Message from DG Cassy Cheng

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Dear fellow People of Action,

Figure 1. DGND Election – Meet the Candidates
Figure 2. DGND Election – Meet the Candidates

Looking back, January provided a robust start to the second half of our service year. It began with members meeting our four candidates of District Governor Nominee Designate Election on the 14th to understand their visions before voting—a reminder that while an election yields one outcome, Rotary service is a continuous journey of leadership.

The following day, we engaged in a substantive dialogue with NPC Member Nick Chan BBS, MH, JP, exploring Hong Kong’s opportunities in the AI revolution. Our learning journey continued with a National Studies Tour in Shenzhen from the 16th to the 18th, offering firsthand insights into the Greater Bay Area’s development.

Figure 3. DG Cassy sharing her speech at Dialogue with Hong Kong Deputy to the National People’s Congress of PRC Mr Nick Chan, BBS, MH, JP
Figure 4. Photo with Hong Kong Deputy to the National People’s Congress of PRC Mr Nick Chan, BBS, MH, JP
Figure 5. Photo with Hong Kong Deputy to the National People’s Congress of PRC Mr Nick Chan, BBS, MH, JP

On 25 January, over 100 participants—including Rotarians, families, and friends—gathered at the Hong Kong Sea School for a lively Rotarian Sports Day. The event fostered teamwork and fellowship through a well-rounded programme designed to nurture wellness in body, mind, and soul.

Figure 6.  DG Cassy sharing speech during the Rotarian Sport’s Day.
Figure 7.  DG Cassy took picture with Chair DDS Gary in the Rotarian Sport’s Day.
Figure 8. Photo of Rotarian Sport’s Day
Figure 9. Photo of Rotarian Sport’s Day
Figure 10. Photo of Rotarian Sport’s Day
Figure 11. Photo of Rotarian Sport’s Day

Later, on 28 January, a delegation including IPDG Nigel, DGN Frank, AG William, and Area 1 Presidents visited the Macau Central Government Liaison Office. We met with Deputy Director Wang Jianfeng to outline District 3450’s strategic focus and our commitment to collaboration. Deputy Director Wang emphasised that alongside “patriots governing Macau,” the focus is increasingly on “talent-based governance”—identifying capable individuals who love Macau and can meaningfully contribute to its development. These experiences collectively strengthened our fellowship and institutional ties.

Figure 12. Meeting with Mr. Wang Jianfeng, Deputy Director-General, Coordination Department of Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR.
Figure 13. Visit to Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR.
Figure 14. Visit to Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR.

In our ongoing service, regarding the Wang Fuk Court follow-up, we are grateful for the $2.2 million in donations from Rotarians and concerned citizens (excluding the District’s $600,000 match). As some affected families relocate to Po Tin Estate, we collaborated with the Housing Authority on a site visit (12 January) and a follow-up meeting (21 January). The District will contribute approximately HKD 1.25 million to provide essential appliances for 100 flats, in support of the government’s Rehousing Well-Being Programme (重築幸福計劃).

Figure 15. Visit to the Po Tim Estate
Figure 16. Meeting with the housing authority at their Headquarters
Figure 17. Meeting with the housing authority at their headquarter

Closer to home, we celebrate a special organizational milestone: the merger of a new club and an existing club—spearheaded by the same Charter President—to form Rotary Club of Peacebuilders Central Harbourfront. Along with 18 new members, this unified club embodies a cohesive vision and strategic planning for sustainable growth, demonstrating how combined forces amplify our capacity to serve.

Figure 18. Co-creation of Rotary Club of Peacebuilder Central Harbourfront

Looking to the future, our District (10C) will join the present Zone 8 and Indonesia to form the new Zone 9 effective 1 July 2028. This new zone will encompass Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Guangdong, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. The realignment seeks to strengthen cultural and linguistic cohesion while reflecting membership trends. Final pairing and sectioning arrangements are still being finalized by Rotary International.

February marks Rotary’s Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month. This is a timely opportunity for us to recommit to building understanding, practicing respectful dialogue, and reinforcing habits that prevent conflict. Peacebuilding is not merely an aspiration on a global scale; we embody this locally by how we listen, lead, and work across differences for the benefit of our communities.

With the Year of the Horse approaching, I sincerely wish you and your families a joyful and peaceful Lunar New Year. May this season bring you strength, good health, and continued progress in all that matters most.

In fellowship we serve,

DG Cassy Cheng

Here are the Rotary events that DG attended in January:

Figure 19. RC Ability HK’s collaboration service with Lions’ club to serve the people with intellectual disability
Figure 20. RC Ability HK’s collaboration service with Lions’ club to serve the people with intellectual disability

親愛的扶輪行動夥伴們：

圖一、地區總監鄭卓群在星光大道扶輪社9週年慈善晚會致辭。
圖二、地區總監鄭卓群出席星光大道扶輪社9週年慈善晚會。

回顧剛過去的一月為我們服務年度的下半場開啟了充實的序幕。1月14日，許多社友出席了「與四位總監候選人見面會」，於現場聆聽了他們對2028-29年度地區總監職位的願景。選舉結果固然唯一，但四位候選人均是地區的寶貴財富，而扶輪的領導與服務，更是一場超越選舉的永續旅程。

圖三、地區總監鄭卓群在社長聯席會議中講話。
圖四、地區總監當選人劉富成於前總監議會中分享其焦點。

緊接著在15日，我們與全國人大代表陳曉峰議員「銅紫荊星章」、「榮譽勳章」、「太平紳士」 進行了一場務實的對話，共同探討香港在人工智能浪潮中的機遇。隨後於16至18日舉辦的深圳國情班，通過走訪當地龍頭企業，讓我們對大灣區的發展獲得了寶貴的一手見解。

在聯誼方面，1月25日有超過百位社友、家人及朋友齊聚香港航海學校，參與了充滿活力的扶輪運動日。一系列促進「身心靈」健康的團隊活動，不僅鍛煉了體魄，更增進了彼此的友誼與默契。

圖五、扶輪運動日
圖六、扶輪運動日
圖七、扶輪運動日
圖八、扶輪運動日 – 力的表現
圖九、扶輪運動日 – 健康的表現

本月下旬，由剛卸任總監羅承益、總監提名人陳俊和、助理總監鄧偉邦及第一地域各社社長組成的代表團，於1月28日拜訪了澳門中聯辦。我們與協調部副部長王建峰先生會晤，闡述了3450地區的戰略重點與合作承諾。王副部長強調，在堅持“愛國者治澳”的同時，日益注重“能人治澳”——即選拔既愛國愛澳，又能實幹貢獻的賢能之士。這些深入的交流，有效鞏固了我們與各機構的友誼和聯繫。

在社區服務方面，就宏福苑火災的後續支援，我們衷心感謝社友及熱心市民捐款逾220萬港元（不含地區配對的60萬港元）。隨著部分受影響家庭遷入屯門寶田邨，我們已協同房屋署於1月12日實地考察，並於21日舉行落實會議，地區將撥款約125萬港元，為100個住戶添置基本家電，同時亦支持政府的“重築幸福計劃”。

在地區發展的層面，我們欣然迎來一個特別的里程碑：一個原計劃成立的新社，與一個現有社，在同一位創社社長的引領下，滿有勇氣地合併成為「中環海濱建和扶輪社」。此次合併，連同18位新社友的加入，充分展現了社友的遠見與團結，以“一加一大於二”的合力，為社的永續發展凝聚了更強力量。

圖十、香港愛樂盟扶輪社屬下的扶少團成立
圖十一、香港愛樂盟扶輪社屬下的扶少團成立

展望更遠的未來，根據國際扶輪的地帶規劃，本區所屬的10C地帶將與現行第8地帶及印尼合併，於2028年7月1日組成全新的第9地帶，範圍將涵蓋澳大利亞、新西蘭、太平洋群島、香港、澳門、蒙古、廣東、新加坡、馬來西亞、汶萊及印尼。此次調整旨在加強文化與語言的凝聚力，並順應社友發展趨勢。最終的分組安排，仍有待國際扶輪最終核定。

二月適逢是國際扶輪的“和平建設及預防衝突月”。這正是一個適時的契機，讓我們重申承諾：通過增進理解、踐行尊重對話，來培養預防衝突的習慣。建設和平不僅是全球理想，更體現在我們為社區福祉而傾聽、協作與求同存異的日常實踐中。

農曆馬年將至，我衷心祝願各位社友與家人，身體健康、心靈富足，事業與服務皆蒸蒸日上。

扶輪情誼 以和致遠

總監 鄭卓群

以下是總監於1月份出席的扶輪活動:

圖十二、總監鄭卓群出席蝴蝶谷扶輪社怡欣山莊壁畫收筆禮
圖十三、總監鄭卓群出席蝴蝶谷扶輪社怡欣山莊壁畫收筆禮
圖十四、總監鄭卓群出席香港綠色素食扶輪社的素食烹飪比賽
圖十五、總監鄭卓群於扶輪閃耀之星才華拓展獎學金活動中致辭
圖十六、出席前地區總監黃紹開85歲生日慶祝