As we enter the 2nd quarter of my Presidency and the last quarter of the year, it is becoming increasingly clear that the next few months are going to be extremely interesting and fraught with uncertainties.
The conflict in the Middle East is fast taking the world stage compared to the Russia-Ukraine war. This could unfortunately lead to increased prices, inflation, shortages, and difficulties for many families. We must remind ourselves of the Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus and redouble our efforts to serve the Community.
Our last dinner meeting at KCC on 25th September was very enjoyable. As usual, there was good banter, food, and drinks and the atmosphere was very convivial. Many members were out of town and hopefully, the next meeting will see greater numbers.
This month, we are planning to celebrate the Indian festival Diwali during our dinner meeting on 23rd October and hope to have some great fun and games. Pls do spread the word to family and friends. Please also don’t forget to like, share, and spread the word about all the good that we do on our social media channels which are being kept updated!
I end with this quote from Stephen Covey, which seems apt for the times we live in now:
The biggest communication problem is that we do not listen to understand. We listen to the reply.
Upcoming Meetings (Note in your diary):
Dinner Date: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024 - To be Confirmed (TBC) on WhatsApp Group Event: Regular Dinner Meeting with Fellowship Location: Ground Floor, Fincher Meeting Room, KCC (Kowloon Cricket Club), 10 Cox Road, near Jordan MTR Exit B, Kowloon. Time: 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM Menu: Choice of Buffet Dinner or A-la-Carte (Mixed Cuisine) Agenda: Fellowship RSVP: via WhatsApp group
Lunch Date: Wednesday, 13th November 2024 Event: Regular Lunch Meeting Location: Level B3, Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong, No. 50 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong SAR Time: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Menu: To Be Confirmed (TBC) Agenda: To Be Confirmed (TBC) Guest Speaker: To Be Confirmed (TBC) RSVP: via WhatsApp group
Special Events:
A. Adult CPR Training course - The launching ceremony of CPR/AED Education Project 24/25, is to be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, 30 November 2024 at 7/F Hall, St. John Tower, 2 MacDonnell Road, Mid-Level, Hong Kong. Cost per person is HKD 250. Details in the link. https://www.stjohn.org.hk/en/training-courses/course/CPRAED (cf. Annex II).
B.Mental Health First Aid Certificate Course for the Older People – a certificate course accredited by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, for participants to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on training to help people with Mental Health needs. This year, we will focus more on Depression and anxiety issues in the elderly; cognitive impairment issues in the elderly, and delirium issues in the elderly to address to the uprising Caregivers issue. Participants are required to take 100% attendance to attain the Certificate.
Dates: 19/10, 26/10 & 2/11 (Saturdays)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:45 pm
Venue: Links Café, 1502 Millennium Trade Centre, 56 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung (Kwai Hing MTR Exit A cross the link bridge)
Cost: HK$1,000 per person (limit to 30 in a class)
Medium of Class: Cantonese (English teaching materials upon request)
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Upcoming Other Events:
Sunday, 20th October 2024: End Polio Walk Macao
Wednesday, 23rd October 2024: Regular Dinner Meeting at KCC, Jordan
Sunday, 24th November 2024: Rotary Hong Kong Ultramarathon
As an international organization, Rotary offers each member unique opportunities and responsibilities, although each Rotarian has first responsibility to uphold the obligations of citizenship of his or her own country. Membership in Rotary enables Rotarians to take a somewhat unique view of international affairs. In the early 1950s, a Rotary philosophy was adopted to describe how a Rotarian may think on a global basis. Here is what it said: “A world-minded Rotarian looks beyond national patriotism and considers himself as sharing responsibility for the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace; resists any tendency to act in terms of national or racial superiority; seeks and develops common grounds for agreement with peoples of other lands; defends the rule of law and order to preserve the liberty of the individual so that he may enjoy freedom of thought, speech and assembly, and freedom from persecution, aggression, want and fear; supports action directed toward improving standards of living for all peoples, realizing that poverty anywhere endangers prosperity everywhere; upholds the principles of justice for mankind; strives always to promote peace between nations and prepares to make personal sacrifices for that ideal; urges and practices a spirit of understanding of every other man’s beliefs as a step toward international goodwill, recognizing that there are certain basic moral and spiritual standards which will ensure a richer, fuller life.” That is quite an assignment for any Rotarian to practice in thoughts and actions!
Quote(s) of the month:
“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan and guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” — Jim Rohn
“You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.” — Michelle Obama
“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” — Herman Melville
“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” — Albert Einstein
“Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of competence.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt
“Do not let anyone ever tell you who you are.” — Kamala Harris
“You can get what you want or you can just get old.” ― Billy Joel
“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” — Mario Andretti
Starters:
1) OmniPork, Kimchi and Cheese Quesadilla (V)
2) Tofu with Cashew Nuts (V)
3) Impossible Keema Pau (V) ----- We want to do the Impossible style for a change.
4) Mock Chicken Bulgogi (V) / Chicken Bulgogi (NV)
Main Course:
1) Impossible Biryani (V)
2) String beans - Chinese style - veg with mushrooms (V)
3) Singapore Noodles (V) and Singapore Noodles (NV)
4) Mock Chicken (V) / Chicken Black Pepper Sauce with onion/scallions (NV).
5) Paneer Saagwala V) / Lamb Saagwala (NV)
9.00 pm - Serve Dessert
Dessert:
1) Chocolate Fondant
2) Fresh Fruits.
(V) = Vegetarian (no egg)
If anyone wants a special a-la-carte main course or a different dessert, the last order time is 09:45 pm.
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