On 3 February, the District held its 8^th  District Management Committee (DMC) meeting of the year — a session packed with updates and insights. District Governor Cassy Cheng opened with strong momentum: District 3450 will remain in the new Zone 9, and the recent National Affairs Study Programme drew praise for deepening members’ understanding of national development.

Membership: Our Top Priority

Membership remains the district’s central focus. DG Cassy reported 2,741 members across 120 clubs, with retention as the key focus. Revival efforts continue for RC Selenge in Mongolia.  PDG Eric Chak also encouraged clubs to embrace flexible structures (e.g. satellite clubs) to sustain long-term growth.

Supporting Tai Po Fire Disaster Victims

AG Stephen delivered a focused update on the Tai Po fire response. The District raised over HK$2.8 million, with HK$1.3 million reserved for ongoing support.  The initiative centres on three pillars: essential appliance procurement, psychological support, and community caring through club‑to‑family matching. He also announced the March launch of the Donation Matching Platform — a long‑term system replacing spreadsheets and enabling smarter matching of goods and professional services.

Service Momentum Across the District

Assistant Governors from Areas 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 showcased strong service delivery over the past seven months. Highlights included domestic violence support, breast cancer prevention, SEN programmes, women’s empowerment, a Laos water project, and a HK$2 million scholarship fund paired with youth leadership incubation.

Youth Services Thriving

Youth services continue to surge. “First Step to Rotaract” was a success, with the Spring Reunion Dinner upcoming on 17 February and District Rotaract Representative (DRR) nomination closing on 18 February. District Leadership Training Meeting and World Rotaract Week follow on 7 and 14 March. Junioract has grown to 24 clubs, Interact has expanded to 107 clubs with AI and pitching bootcamps underway, and Rotary Youth Leadership Award will run from 1–3 May.

Committee Updates & Upcoming Events

The Rotary Foundation Committee confirmed that we are on track to meet fundraising goal of US$1 million, with a continued push for Annual Fund contributions.

The Community Services Committee extended the Impact Maker submission deadline to 3 April. The Committee also announced the district’s Gold Award at the Hong Kong Volunteer Award, and continues its partnership with Hong Kong Council of Social Service on NGO governance and resource sharing.

DGE Jimmy Lau urged early registration for the Rotary International Convention in Taipei (13–17 June), noting limited hotel and flight availability.

DGN Frank Chan introduced the Tianshan Glacier Visit—a seven-day exclusive trip with the Chinese Academy of Sciences—supported by glacier plaque sponsorship tiers at HK$5k, HK$12k, and HK$30k.

Upcoming are also Ultramarathon – We run to End Polio – on 1 March, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Film Screening “Girlfriends” on 21 March, and the Rotary Cup Dragon Boat Race to be held on 18 June in Sha Tin.

What constitutes High Performing Team?

In this meeting we also had an interactive training module on high-performing teams, emphasising that true high performance requires results, consistency, and collective ownership. Members were encouraged to use the Five Core Factors— Team Mind, Team Emotions, Team Process, Team Resilience, and Team Roles—to rethink how they can bring their teams, whether in Rotary or in professional settings, to excellence.

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As we enter the second half of the Rotary Year, our District is not just active—we’re accelerating. Strong leadership, committed committees, and a full slate of meaningful initiatives have built real momentum. The focus now is clear: finish the year with purpose, deepen our impact, strengthen our connections, and carry this energy confidently into June.