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Dear fellow People of Action,

As we begin the Year of the Horse, I wish you all a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead! I trust you are prepared for the opportunities and challenges that await us, and I remain inspired by your active participation in District events.

A recent highlight was the Rotary Hong Kong Ultramarathon cum End Polio Walk. Despite a gentle drizzle that added to the charm of the day, we attracted over 2,800 participants—a record turnout! This event is particularly meaningful, as polio once devastated communities worldwide, paralyzing hundreds of thousands of children annually. That’s why Rotary became a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1985, contributing over US$2.6 billion to immunization efforts. Today, wild polio is endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. However, as long as it exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere. We must press on with unwavering determination until we eradicate this disease completely.

I am pleased to share some District updates. On 20 February 2026, the Rotary Club of Chaozhou in the People’s Republic of China was officially chartered with 28 members, marking the beginning of their Rotary journey in Area 8. Let’s welcome this new club as they embark on their path with confidence and fellowship.

Regarding the District Governor Nominee Designate election, PP Henry Wong of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island West was duly elected as District Governor Nominee Designate of Rotary International District 3450. Congratulations to PP Henry Wong! I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of PP Alexander Cheung (Rotary Club of Kwun Tong), CP Tobi Doeringer (Rotary Club of Shouson Hill), and PP Adrian Lau (Rotary Club of Star Avenue) for enriching the tradition of leadership within Rotary.

February was a vibrant month of fellowship and service across the District. From the District Golf Tournament on 6 February, to the Rotaract Spring Dinner on 7 February, and the District Blind Bowling event on 8 February, each activity reflected the spirit of inclusion, friendship, and service, strengthening our Rotary community through shared moments of joy.

March is Rotary’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month – a time to remember that access to clean water and proper sanitation is fundamental to health, dignity, and opportunity. Whether through service projects, education, or partnerships, meaningful impact often begins with practical solutions that improve daily life, especially for vulnerable communities.

With your continued dedication, professionalism, and care, our District will keep moving forward, deepening our bonds through service and creating positive change together.

In fellowship we serve,

DG Cassy Cheng

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親愛的扶輪行動夥伴們：

馬年伊始，先祝社友們新年福安、馬到功成！相信大家已為新一年的服務與挑戰做好準備，看着大家持續投入地區的各項活動，讓我倍感鼓舞！

近期最令人振奮的，是「扶輪香港超馬拉松暨根除小兒麻痺症慈善行」圓滿舉行。當日雖有微雨，卻為活動增添了幾分雅緻，更吸引了超過2,800名參加者，創下歷年新高。這項活動承載著更深層的意義。小兒麻痺症曾肆虐全球，每年導致數十萬兒童癱瘓。扶輪有見及此，於1985年成為全球消滅小兒麻痺症倡議的創始夥伴，至今已投放超過26億美元支持全球免疫工作。時至今日，野生脊灰病毒雖僅在阿富汗和巴基斯坦流行，但只要病毒在地球任一角落存在，對全世界就仍然是威脅。因此，我們必須以堅定的決心，堅持到底，直至徹底根除這疾病的最後一公里。

我亦欣然向大家報告地區的最新動態。潮州扶輪社已於2026年2月20日正式授證成立，28位新社友隸屬第八地域，即將展開他們的扶輪旅程。讓我們一起歡迎潮州扶輪社一眾新社友，祝願他們信心滿滿地開展扶輪之路。

關於地區總監指定提名人選舉，香港西區扶輪社的王傑生前社長正式當選為國際扶輪3450地區的地區總監指定提名人。恭喜王傑生前社長！我亦衷心感謝觀塘扶輪社的張宇靈前社長、壽臣山扶輪社的Tobi Doeringer創社社長，以及星光大道扶輪社的劉永雄前社長的參選，令是次選舉更彰顯了扶輪領袖薪火相傳的優良傳統。

二月是充滿聯誼與服務的月份。2月6日的地區高爾夫球賽、2月7日的地區扶青春茗，以及2月8日的地區盲人保齡球賽，每一項都體現了共融、友誼與服務的精神，讓我們在歡笑聲中鞏固了扶輪社群的連結。

三月是扶輪的「水、環衛及衞生月」。我們要謹記，獲得清潔食水與適當的衞生設施，是健康、尊嚴與機會的基石。無論是透過服務計劃、教育還是夥伴合作，具影響力的工作往往始於改善日常生活的務實方案，尤其對弱勢社群而言。

憑着大家持續的投入、專業與關懷，我深信我們的地區將繼續穩步前行，在服務中深化情誼，在同行中創造更多正向改變。

扶輪情誼，行善致遠

總監 鄭卓群