{"id":1671,"date":"2025-06-09T12:45:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T12:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2025-06-10T06:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T06:23:07","slug":"district-rotary-foundation-committee-2024-25-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/?p=1671","title":{"rendered":"District Rotary Foundation Committee 2024 \u2013 25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotary International District 3450 under the leadership of District Governor Nigel Lo and the whole team of District Rotary Foundation Committee had achieved a fruitful year. Our 2024\/25 <strong><u>District Foundation Fund Raising<\/u><\/strong> fulfilled the targets of total donation over US$900,000 and the figures are keeping on increasing. Among the figures, we raised:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size coblocks-animate wp-elements-ae8aba9d04f3ebf271bbe9871447fd16\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">US$482,325to Annual Fund;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-093e6777370dc97bc2a30160434c7ad2\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>US$207,483 to End Polio Share Fund;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2c031d6e0fcd8524094da4c3bd227c82\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>US$138,145 to Endowment Fund;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58b9527622f1bf8cf8c96a0bc44b7746\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>US$121,623 Other Funds directly to the various projects.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size coblocks-animate wp-elements-bedaa6f53b2775702325d5058f412317\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">Up to early June 2025, the total donation was US$949,579.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the funding support, clubs of district 3450 successfully launched different types of grant projects. This year we supported 57 <strong><u>District Grants<\/u><\/strong> with US$139,037 funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For longer term and larger size projects, we had <strong><u>Global Grants<\/u><\/strong> that provide services not only within district 3450, but also other overseas collaboration. Our district supported 26 projects this year. Among these, 6 were cash donation; 14 our clubs participated as international partners; and 6 projects we were host of the global grant. Up to early Jun, we supported US$138,510 to global grants projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We got success at <strong><u>The Rotary Foundation Programs<\/u><\/strong> too. Rotary Scholarship (a kind of &nbsp;Global Grant projects) is one of The Rotary Foundation Programs. This year we granted to a young gentle to fulfill his study in attending a course in the United Kingdom studying. Vocational Training Team is also coordinating a project to be launched in Mongolia soon; and we received applicants for Rotary Peace Fellows and will stay close communication with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>End Polio<\/u><\/strong> is the icon project of Rotary. Our district hosted a series of end polio events this year, including, End Polio Walk for Mongolia on 5 October, Macau on 20 October 2024, The World\u2019s Greatest Meal to End Polio in Macau on 26 October 2024 and End Polio Walk for District 3450 in Hong Kong on 14 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 90 clubs from District 3450 participated the event. The event successfully raised over US$100,000. After the event, there were still givings from district and finally we reached the figures of US$207,483 end polio giving this rotary year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped coblocks-animate wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"578\" data-id=\"1673\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image001.jpg 867w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image001-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" data-id=\"1672\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image002.jpg 819w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image002-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1728\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image003.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image003.png 1728w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image003-1200x511.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image003-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image003-1536x654.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1652\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image004.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image004.png 1652w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image004-1200x481.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image004-768x308.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image004-1536x616.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1652px) 100vw, 1652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our district also achieved high standard at <strong><u>Stewardship <\/u><\/strong>aspect. During the past four quarterly analysis, the percentage of compliant with reporting requirement for grants sponsored by the district and its clubs were 83% in July 2024, 100% in Oct 2024, 77% in Jan 2025 and 89% in April 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also connected with our members and learnt together. On 16 November 2024, representatives from Rotary Clubs attended the <strong><u>District Foundation &amp; Grant Management Seminar<\/u><\/strong> of District 3450. There were 116 participants from 74 Hong Kong and Macau clubs at the Seminar. Area 9 &amp; 10 also organized their Mongolian language Grant Management Seminar. The seminar provided learning platform to our members so that they could strengthen and advance their knowhow of doing service projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"476\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image005.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1676\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 18 November 2024, with the honour of Rotary International President Stephanie A. Urchick\u2019s visit, the <strong><u>Intercity Meeting<\/u><\/strong> 2024 was held. In this joyous occasion, donors were recognized. There were 204 participants from 67 clubs at the event. The event enhanced the awareness of donation and brought more donors to our district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1201\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image006.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image006.png 1201w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image006-768x242.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All in all, we did achieve a fruitful and meaningful 2024\/25 Rotary year at the aspect of Foundation matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5;color:#e5e5e5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we celebrate the achievements of a magical Rotary Year, we take the opportunity of the 65<sup>th<\/sup> District Conference in Macau to recognize all those who have contributed to The Rotary Foundation to transform gifts into impactful service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Day 2 of the District Conference (25 May 2025), a recognition session was held at the Galaxy Auditorium, Galaxy Macau. Rotary International President Personal Representative, Trustee Chun-Wook Hyun, together with District Governor Nigel and Past District Governor Wilson were on stage recognizing the donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image007.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image007.png 1279w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image007-1200x682.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image007-768x437.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This session was hosted by The Rotary Foundation Resources team with DAG Felicity Yeung and PP Rico Fung as Emcees, supported by the strong team of CP Sally Ho, DAG Sammi Lam, IPP Alan, IPP SK Tang and PP Ivan Hon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1354\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image008.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image008.png 1354w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image008-1200x574.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image008-768x368.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1354px) 100vw, 1354px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Rotary Year, we have 85 Rotarians who have become new Paul Harris Fellows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1384\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image009.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image009.png 1384w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image009-1200x609.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image009-768x390.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1384px) 100vw, 1384px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have nine new Benefactors this year.\u00a0 Benefactors donate to the Endowment Fund, ensuring future Rotarians have the resources they need for sustainable projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1165\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image010.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image010.png 1165w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image010-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1165px) 100vw, 1165px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PDG Kenneth Wong donating US$25,000 to the Endowment Fund, with RIPPE Trustee Chun-Wook, DG Nigel and PDG Wilson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1331\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image011.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image011.png 1331w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image011-1200x679.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image011-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1331px) 100vw, 1331px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rtn JackyLuk and PP Esther Ow donating US$25,000 to the Endowment Fund, with RIPPE Trustee Chun-Wook, DG Nigel and PDG Wilson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1712\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image012.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image012.png 1712w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image012-1200x414.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image012-768x265.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image012-1536x529.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1712px) 100vw, 1712px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">District 3450 continues to work hard to raise funds aiming at polio eradication.\u00a0 Top tier Rotary Clubs donating US$1,600 or more were recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1530\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image013.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image013.png 1530w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image013-1200x559.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image013-768x358.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1530px) 100vw, 1530px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nine new Paul Harris Society members have committed to contribute US$1,000 or more annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1492\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image014.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1685\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image014.png 1492w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image014-1200x535.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image014-768x342.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1492px) 100vw, 1492px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Major Donors Level 1 with DG Nigel and PDG Wilson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1301\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image015.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image015.png 1301w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image015-1200x563.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image015-768x360.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1301px) 100vw, 1301px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Major Donors Level 2 with DG Nigel and PDG Wilson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1342\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image016.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image016.png 1342w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image016-1200x619.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image016-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1342px) 100vw, 1342px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PDG Kenneth Wong and PP Esther Ow recognized as New Major Donors Level 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1302\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image017.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image017.png 1302w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image017-1200x605.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image017-768x387.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1302px) 100vw, 1302px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PDG Peter Pang, IPDG Andy Li and PP Michael Chan recognized as Major Donors Level 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1312\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image018.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image018.png 1312w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image018-1200x622.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image018-768x398.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PDG Peter Wong recognized as a member of the Arch Klumph Society Trustee Circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1341\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image019.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1690\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image019.png 1341w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image019-1200x648.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image019-768x415.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1341px) 100vw, 1341px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PP Paul Iec and PP Sarah Lo presenting a donation of US$50,000 to the Endowment Fund and recognized as a member of the Arch Klumph Society Chair\u2019s Circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tertiary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-7b5c8da1c2d51c021e785dcb17e869b5 wp-block-paragraph\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>During lunch, the top three Rotary Clubs that donated the most at annual fund and the top three that made the highest per capita donations were recognized.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1052\" height=\"872\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image020.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1691\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image020.png 1052w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image020-768x637.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1052px) 100vw, 1052px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1098\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image021.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1692\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image021.png 1098w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image021-768x631.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1098px) 100vw, 1098px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1082\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1693\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image022.png 1082w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image022-768x610.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-174f605136e3705ebb80d7fc5243cf83 wp-block-paragraph\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Top three total giving Rotary Clubs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1288\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1694\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image023.png 1288w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image023-1200x809.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image023-768x518.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1288px) 100vw, 1288px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1086\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1695\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image024.png 1086w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image024-768x610.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1541\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1696\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image025.png 1541w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image025-1200x648.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image025-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image025-1536x829.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1541px) 100vw, 1541px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-f1289341ec5e8f6dd10c7a2600a2dc18 wp-block-paragraph\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>The top giving Rotary Clubs this year are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Rotary Club of Hou Kuong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rotary Club of Star Avenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rotary Club of Macau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rotary Club of Tai Po<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rotary Club Kuree<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-15f47298a5a4d94c96202b702bb16ab1 wp-block-paragraph\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>The top five donations per capita Rotary Clubs are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Rotary Club of Star Avenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rotary E-Club of District 3450<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rotary Club of Macau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rotary Club of Kowloon West<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rotary Club of Kowloon East<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year we also recognized three members who have outstanding performance at Rotary Foundation. We have PP Florence Hui and PP Synthia Chan from the Rotary Club of Macau who got the Rotary Foundation District Service Award. The award honors Rotarians and Rotaractors who are making a difference through the Foundation\u2019s programs, promoting the Rotary Foundation and its goals of world understanding and peace. Both PP Florence and PP Synthia had been the Sub Chair of Stewardship Committee and District Grant Committee respectively. They did tremendous contribution to district foundation and are deserved to get the award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1294\" height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1697\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image026.png 1294w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image026-1200x794.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image026-768x508.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1294px) 100vw, 1294px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image027.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1698\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image027.png 1040w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image027-768x639.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, we have PP Betty Ko from the Rotary Club of Hong Kong South who was awarded the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Services. This only honors one Rotarian or Rotaractor per district each year, who has been actively involved in services related to the Rotary Foundation. PP Betty Ko was the Sub Chair of Global Grant Committee for years. She also supported the launch out of over 100 global grants during the years. She is deserved to the award. Congratulations to all winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1359\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image028.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1699\" style=\"width:1009px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image028.png 1359w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image028-1200x776.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image028-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1359px) 100vw, 1359px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gifts from all donors like you are making a big impact in communities around the world.&nbsp; Thanks to your generosity, Rotary members can continue improving people\u2019s health, supporting life-changing education, protecting the environment and aiding communities affected by disasters. All these made the Magic of Rotary.&nbsp; See you again in the next Rotary Year while we carry on with high spirits to Unite for Good!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rotary International District 3450 under the leadership [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1677,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2025-june"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1671"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1703,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1671\/revisions\/1703"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}