DG NEWSLETTER MAY 2025

Dear Rotarians and Friends,

As we step into the 11th month of this Rotary year, it’s inspiring to see how all our clubs are completing their year goals. With 111 clubs submitting applications for district awards, we have reached a remarkable participation rate of 94.87%. This demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our clubs to service, embodying the spirit of Rotarians as true People of Action.

Looking ahead, I am excited about our upcoming District Conference on May 24-25 at the Galaxy International Convention Centre. We anticipate over 500 Rotarians and Rotaractors joining us for our most significant event of the year. The conference team, led by a dedicated Conference Chair PP Synthia, who and her team areworking tirelessly to create a magical experience for everyone involved. I would like to reminder everyone that this magic requires your support and participation to make it truly magical.

In April, we launched the inaugural Rotary Future Thinkers sessions, which was a fantastic success. I was thrilled to see participants actively contributing ideas aimed at preparing our district for the future. These sessions are not about predicting what lies ahead but rather equipping participants with the skills to identify weak signals and differentiate between trends and fads. The leaders who attended are encouraged to inspire and motivate their fellow Rotarians, co-creating a desirable future for District 3450.

As we approach the end of this Rotary year, I invite each of you to reflect on our impact. Have we done enough to expand our reach and enhance engagement? What innovative approaches have we taken to adapt to changing circumstances? These questions are vital as we strive for continuous improvement in our service efforts.

In light of the economic downturn and uncertain prospects, I understand that many Rotarians are more cautious regarding their contributions to the Rotary Foundation. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to DGND Frank and PP Natalie Kwok from the Rotary Club of Tai Po for organizing a memorable Paul Harris Society night. This event honored those who have supported the Rotary Foundation this year, reminding us that our contributions are the lifeblood of our service projects. The foundation is truly the powerhouse of our initiatives, and your support is essential for its sustainability.

I also want to share important news regarding the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which has extended the timeline for polio eradication to 2029. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly to make Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, and mainland China polio-free. Let us continue our efforts to ensure we cross the finish line and prevent any reemergence of this disease.

In response to the recent earthquake in Myanmar, our Rotarians have generously donated nearly US$50,000 for disaster response efforts. We have remitted HK$100,000 to District 3340, which encompasses Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam. I want to thank DGND Frank for his role as international liaison and AG Henry for chairing local fundraising efforts. Their hard work ensures that our donations are used effectively and reach those in need. DGND Frank is working closely with PDG Jason Lim and will remit the remainder of the funds to those in need in due course.

As we make the most of the remainder of this Rotary year, let’s strive to create a truly magical experience together. Your passion and dedication make all the difference. Thank you for your commitment to service, and let’s continue our effort and finish this year strong!

Yours in Rotary,

Nigel Lo
Governor 2024-25
Rotary International District 3450

#ServiceAboveSelf
#OneProfitsMostWhoServesBest
#MagicOfRotary

---

各位社友和好朋友：

踏入本扶輪年度的第11個月，眼看我們各社都能完成他們的年度目標，實在令人鼓舞。我們有111個社提交了地區獎項申請，參與率高達94.87%。這正好展示我們個社對服務社會矢志不渝，證明我們扶輪人是真正身體力行的人。

我非常期待的地區年會將於5月24-25日在銀河國際會議中心舉行，預計會有超過500位扶輪社和扶青社的社友參加我們這一年一度的盛事。本届年會的團隊由前社長Synthia擔任主席，整個團隊在她的帶領下日以繼夜的進行籌備工作，猶如準備表演神奇的魔術般，務求讓參與的每一個人都能有美好的體驗。但不要忘記，只有得到你們的支持和參與才可以令這個這個魔術得以成真。

我們在四月首次舉辦的扶輪未來集思會非常成功。參加者都十分投入，為地區的未來發展踴躍給予意見。這項活動并非要預測將來，而是旨在讓參與者具備識別弱項和分辨趨勢和潮流的能力，也鼓勵出席的領袖們啓發和推動他們的社友共同為第3450地區創造更美好的將來。

這個扶輪年度快將完結。我希望邀請各位回顧一下我們的影響。我們是否已盡力擴展我們的影響力和提升參與度？我們有否採用新方法應付各種的轉變？這些問題都是很重要的。因爲，我們要致力不斷改善我們的服務。

鑒於經濟下滑以及不明朗的前景，我明白有不少社友對扶輪基金會的捐獻比較謹慎。地區總監提名指定人Frank和大埔扶輪社前社長Natalie Kwok籌辦了難忘的保羅.哈里斯之夜。爲此，我希望向他們兩位致以由衷的謝意。這項活動旨在表揚支持扶輪基金會的人士，籍此提醒我們，我們的捐獻是我們服務項目的命脈，也爲我們的各項活動注入不和或缺的動力，而你們的支持對於基金會的持續發展尤爲重要。

另外，我也想分享有關全球根除小兒麻痹症倡議（Global Polio Eradication Initiative）的消息，就是根除小兒麻痹症的時程已延展到2029年。對於那些為香港、澳門、蒙古和中國大陸完全根除小兒麻痹症而努力不懈的人士，我們實在感激不盡。讓我們繼續努力，務必根除這個病症亦不要讓這個病症死灰復燃。

對於緬甸近期發生的地震，我們的社友為他們的災情慷概捐出接近5萬美元。我們已首先將10萬港元匯致第3340地區，這涵蓋泰國、柬埔寨、緬甸和越南。爲此，我很感謝地區總監提名指定人Frank，他在這方面擔當國際聯係的角色；也感謝助理地區總監Henry，他在這項籌款工作中擔任主席。他們兩位的努力讓我們的善款用得其所。

本扶輪年度已邁向最後階段，讓我們繼續努力不懈，一起施展真正的神奇魔法。你們的熱情、你們的貢獻都令一切變得不一樣。多謝你們對服務社會的承諾。讓我們一氣呵成，令這個扶輪年度完滿結束！

羅承益
總監 (2024-25)
國際扶輪3450地區

扶輪 #超我服務 #神奇扶輪3450 #扶輪3450

關注精神健康 #扶輪的行動計劃