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Dr. Raymond Wu (Kowloon West) 鄔維庸醫生 (九龍西區)
中文版在第 7-11 頁 九龍西區扶輪人 — 鄔維庸醫生 心臟科醫師倡導精神康復服務四十年 Kowloon West Rotarian Dr. Raymond Wu, GBS, OBE, FRCP, JP Cardiologist Advocated 40 Years Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3 October 2016 Dr. Raymond Wu (鄔維庸醫生), G.B.S., O.B.E., F.R.C.P., J.P. (1937-2006), President 1980-1981 of Kowloon West Rotary Club (九龍西區扶輪社) in Hong Kong, was the first Chairman 1966- 2006 of The New…
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George Ernest Marden (Hong Kong) 馬頓
George Ernest Marden, affectionately known as “Gem” in Rotary, was the first Hong Kong citizen served Rotary International as Director in 1951-1952, and concurrently the Chairman of The Rotary Foundation Fellowships (i.e. scholarships). In the early 1920s, Gem joined the Shanghai Rotary Club (上海扶輪社), and later was elected Club President in 1928-1929. After the World…
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Dr. The Hon. Sir Kenneth FUNG Ping-Fan (Hong Kong) 馮秉芬爵士(香港)
A Prominent Rotarian of the Rotary Centennial Dr. The Honourable Sir Kenneth FUNG Ping-Fan (Hong Kong) 馮秉芬爵士(香港) by Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) (Rotary China Historian) 1 May 2014 Dr. The Honorable Sir Kenneth Fung Ping-Fan (馮秉芬爵士), Kt, K.St.J., C.B.E., O.B.E., LL.D., D.S.Sc., J.P., (1911-2002), a prominent politician and businessman, was selected by Rotary International “A…
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The Hon. John Louis Marden (Hong Kong) 馬登(香港)
John Louis Marden, CBE, JP The 8th Governor of Rotary International District 345 by Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) (Rotary China Historian) 1 July 2022 The Honourable John Louis Marden ( 馬 登 太 平 紳 士 ), CBE, JP (12 February 1919, England – 18 March 1999, Hong Kong) enjoyed many Rotary activities offered to…
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國際扶輪第3450地區簡史 – The History of District 3450 in Chinese
This brief history of Rotary International District 3450, authored by former District Governor He Jinping in July 2009, outlines the development of Rotary in China and Hong Kong from its inception to the present day. The narrative begins with the establishment of the first Rotary Club in Shanghai in 1919, followed by the founding of…
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The Birth of the Hong Kong Rotary Club in 1930
The Birth of the Hong Kong Rotary Club in 1930 20 February 2016 It was 85 years ago when The Rotary Club of Hong Kong (香港扶輪社) was admitted to Rotary International on 20 February 1931. Then it was a non-districted Club. The Charter was delivered from the hands of the Hong Kong Governor Sir William…
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Bridging The World by Ambassador Christopher Bo Bramsen – June 2006
Bridging The World》by Ambassador Christopher Bo Bramsen – June 2006 l Rotary International Special Representative to China at the RI luncheon held on 14 June 2006 at the Rotary International Convention in Malmö/Copenhagen 14 June 2006 BRIDGING THE WORLD Speech given by Ambassador Christopher Bo Bramsen Rotary International Special Representative to China at the RI…
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Sir Horace Kadoorie (Kowloon) 賀理士·嘉道理爵士(九龍)
Sir Horace Kadoorie Honorary Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Kowloon By Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) (Rotary China Historian) 22 April 2015 Sir Horace Kadoorie (賀理士·嘉道理爵士), Kt, CBE, HonDSoSoc (HKU) (28 September 1902 – 22 April 1995), Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Kowloon (九龍扶輪社) in the British Crown Colony Hong Kong ( 英…
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Dr. Chengting T. Wang Restored Tsingtao to Chinese Sovereignty – 王正廷博士從日本帝國收回青島主權
中文版在第 13-21 頁 王正廷博士從日本帝國收回青島主權 Dr. Chengting T. Wang Restored Tsingtao to Chinese Sovereignty By Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) (Rotary China Historian) 10 December 2022 Dr. Chengting Thomas Wang (王正廷博士), HonLLD (Peking), HonLLD (St. John’s), BA (Yale) (7 September 1882 – 21 May 1961), joined the Rotary Club of Shanghai (上海扶輪社) as Active Member on 20…
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Dr. Chengting T. Wang Restored Tsingtao to Chinese Sovereignty
中文版在第 13-21 頁 王正廷博士從日本帝國收回青島主權 Dr. Chengting T. Wang Restored Tsingtao to Chinese Sovereignty By Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) (Rotary China Historian) 10 December 2022 Dr. Chengting Thomas Wang (王正廷博士), HonLLD (Peking), HonLLD (St. John’s), BA (Yale) (7 September 1882 – 21 May 1961), joined the Rotary Club of Shanghai (上海扶輪社) as Active Member on 20…
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Admiral Shen Hung-Lieh (Tsingtao) 沈烈海上(青u)
Admiral Shen Hung-Lieh (1882–1969) was a distinguished naval commander and political leader in the Republic of China. Trained at the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy, he served as Commander-in-Chief of the Republic’s Naval Headquarters from 1927 to 1933 and founded the Northeast Sea Defense Squadron. He played a key role during the Warlord Era by organizing…
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Rotary International Presidential Themes
Rotary International Presidential Themes 1 July 2017 Each January, as Rotary district governors-elect convene at the International Assembly for training and fellowship, they can be certain of two things: a lot of take-home reading and the announcement of a new presidential theme. The tradition of crafting a theme is credited to 1949-50 Rotary International President…
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When and Where came the RYLA – 扶輪青年領袖獎勵計劃的緣起
When and Where came the RYLA By Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) R. I. District 3450 RYLA Chair 1999-20004 May 2020Each year, thousands of young people are selected to attend Rotary-sponsored leadership camps or seminars held in districts throughout the world. In an informal atmosphere, groups of outstanding people ages 14-30 spend several days in a…
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China invited senior Rotary leaders to Beijing in 2000
In October 2000, the Government of the People’s Republic of China (中華人民共和國) invited Rotary International President-elect “Rick” Richard D. King (金恩) and seven other Rotary leaders on an official visit to China. The letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部) officially invited the Rotary International (RI) delegation to visit China on 14-21 November 2000,…
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Rotary in Asia – Celebrating 80 Years of Exemplary Service by Wen Huang
In 1918, Leon Lambert, a leading businessman in philosophy of life because it teaches service and coop- the Philippines, heard from a friend about what was then called the “International Association Rotary Clubs (IARC).” He was attracted to the concept of Rotary’s spirit of fellowship and communi- ty service. A year later, Lambert wrote a…
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Macau Rotary Club outbound-only youth exchange 2017
Macau Rotary Club outbound-only youth exchange By Eric Cowcill, Governor-Elect, R.I. District 1285 (Northwest England and the Isle of Man) 10 March 2017 The Rotary Youth Exchange students from Macau. The Rotary clubs of Sandbach, United Kingdom, and Macau have worked together for several years to provide opportunities for Macau youth to attend the annual…
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扶輪地區在臺灣-香港-澳門的合組與分坼 – 1951-1987
The evolution of the Rotary District in Taiwan can be divided into two distinct phases, separated by the transitional period from 1941 to 1948 surrounding Taiwan’s liberation. Although the Taipei Rotary Club was established in 1948 as the first Rotary Club in Taiwan under the Republic of China, research into the history of Rotary in…
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Tientsin Rotarians celebrated 12th Anniversary – 1935
The Tientsin Rotary Club No. 1444 commemorated its twelfth anniversary with a gala dinner at the Tientsin Club on May 9, 1935. Established on May 10, 1923, and affiliated with Rotary International, the club’s membership had grown to 61, representing 14 nationalities. The celebration included nostalgic speeches by charter members recalling the club’s founding. Additionally,…
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Wilfred Victor Pennell (Tientsin/Hong Kong) 潘納祿(天津/香港)
Journalist Wilfred Victor Pennell, OBE Former Tientsin Rotarian served Hong Kong Rotary Club as President 1954-55 By Herbert K. Lau (劉敬恒) (Rotary China Historian) 15 November 2015 According to the archives of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong (香港扶輪社), Wilfred Victor Pennell (潘納祿), OBE (1892-1977) was its President in 1954-1955. Prior to that, Wilfred was…
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“China’s Children” by Vivian Van Vick
Vivian Van Vick – A nation can be known through its children, and journalist Vivian Van Vick, author of this story, introduces us to a mysterious, enigmatic country by telling us of her encounters with China’s children in 1979 when the country was recovering from the 10-year Cultural Revolution (無產階級文化大革命). There were more than a…
