Dr. Fong Foo-Sec (Shanghai) #1 鄺富灼博士(上海) #1

Dr. Fong Foo-Sec (1869–1938), originally from Guangdong, was a pioneering figure in Rotary International’s history in China. He joined the Shanghai Rotary Club in 1922 and became the first Chinese director of Rotary International in 1933–1934. Starting as a 13-year-old immigrant working in the United States, Fong earned degrees from Pomona College, UC Berkeley, and Columbia University. Returning to China, he was awarded the Qing Emperor’s “Chin Shih” title, comparable to a Doctor of Literature, and made significant contributions as editor-in-chief of the Commercial Press and as an educator. He was deeply involved in numerous social and educational organizations, including the Y.M.C.A. and the Institution for the Chinese Blind. Dr. Fong’s life exemplified dedication to education, social service, and international goodwill, and he served in various leadership roles in Rotary until his death in office in 1938. His legacy symbolizes the integration of Western and Chinese cultural and educational advances during a pivotal era in China.

Dr. Fong Foo-Sec (1869–1938), originário de Guangdong, foi uma figura pioneira na história do Rotary International na China. Ele ingressou no Rotary Club de Xangai em 1922 e tornou-se o primeiro diretor chinês do Rotary International em 1933–1934. Começando como imigrante de 13 anos nos Estados Unidos, Fong obteve diplomas do Pomona College, UC Berkeley e Columbia University. Ao retornar à China, recebeu o título “Chin Shih” concedido pelo Imperador Qing, equivalente a um Doutor em Letras, e contribuiu significativamente como editor-chefe da Commercial Press e educador. Esteve envolvido em diversas organizações sociais e educacionais, incluindo a Y.M.C.A. e a Institution for the Chinese Blind. A vida do Dr. Fong representou dedicação à educação, serviço social e boa vontade internacional, ocupando cargos de liderança no Rotary até sua morte em exercício em 1938. Seu legado simboliza a integração dos avanços culturais e educacionais ocidentais e chineses em um período crucial na China.

鄺富灼博士（1869–1938），广东人，是中国扶轮社历史上的先驱人物。1922年他加入上海扶轮社，1933至1934年成为扶轮国际首位华人董事。他13岁移民美国，曾任厨房助手，后获得Pomona学院、加州大学伯克利分校（学士）及哥伦比亚大学（硕士、教育硕士）学位。归国后获清朝皇帝授予“进士”称号，相当于文学博士，并作为商务印书馆总编辑及教育家有卓越贡献。他积极参与基督教青年会及中国盲人协会等多项社会教育组织。鄺博士一生致力于教育、社会服务和国际友谊，历任扶轮诸多领导职务，直至1938年逝世。他的遗产象征着西方与中华文化教育交流融合，反映中国转型时期的重要历史意义。