Amanda Wen-Lin Ko (San Chung South) 柯玟伶(三重南^)


柯玟伶 Amanda Wen Lin Ko 2
ENG

The Honourable Amanda Wen-Lin Ko (柯玟伶, 1947–2022) was a pioneering Taiwanese politician and Rotary leader, recognized as the first female District Governor in Rotary China history. After Rotary International allowed female members in 1989, Ko founded the first all-female Rotary Club in Taiwan, the Rotary Club of San Chung South (三重南區扶輪社), serving as its charter president. She was elected District Governor of Rotary International District 3490 for 1997–1998, becoming the first female governor in both Taiwan and Northeast Asia. Ko also led the inaugural Rotary Leadership Institute Taiwan class. Honored with multiple Rotary awards, including the Service Above Self Award, she dedicated decades to public service in Taipei County (now New Taipei City), focusing on education, environmental protection, infrastructure, fire safety, and community development. She served five terms as a county councilor, chaired various civic organizations, and promoted girl scouting for 25 years. Ko’s impact spans politics, Rotary, and community, leaving a lasting legacy in Northern Taiwan and Rotary history.

PTG

A Honorável Amanda Wen-Lin Ko (柯玟伶, 1947–2022) foi uma política e líder do Rotary pioneira em Taiwan, reconhecida como a primeira Governadora de Distrito feminina na história do Rotary na China. Após a admissão oficial de mulheres no Rotary International em 1989, Ko fundou o primeiro clube de Rotary exclusivamente feminino em Taiwan, o Rotary Club de San Chung South (三重南區扶輪社), atuando como presidente fundador. Foi eleita Governadora do Distrito 3490 do Rotary International em 1997–1998, tornando-se a primeira governadora mulher em Taiwan e no Nordeste Asiático. Também liderou a primeira turma do Rotary Leadership Institute em Taiwan. Premiada com diversas honrarias do Rotary, incluindo o Service Above Self Award, dedicou décadas ao serviço público em Taipei County (atual Nova Cidade de Taipei), focando em educação, proteção ambiental, infraestrutura e desenvolvimento comunitário. Serviu cinco mandatos como conselheira e liderou diversas organizações civis e de escotismo feminino. A influência de Ko abrange a política, o Rotary e a comunidade, deixando um legado duradouro no norte de Taiwan e na história do Rotary.

中文

尊敬的柯玟伶議員(1947–2022)是台灣及中華扶輪史上的女性先驅,首位女性扶輪地區總監。1989年國際扶輪允許女性成為正式社員後,柯玟伶創立了台灣首個全女性扶輪社—三重南區扶輪社(Rotary Club of San Chung South),並任創社社長。她於1997–1998年度當選國際扶輪3490地區總監,成為台灣及東北亞洲首位女性地區總監,同時擔任台灣扶輪領導學院首期班長。她榮獲包括扶輪最高榮譽服務超我獎在內多項獎章,長期服務於台北縣(今新北市)公共事務,致力於教育、環保、建設、消防安全及社區發展,連任五屆縣議員,並長期推動女童軍運動。柯玟伶在政治、扶輪與社區領域皆留下深遠影響,成為北台灣及扶輪歷史的豐碑。

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