{"id":1995,"date":"2026-05-06T09:21:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/?p=1995"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:21:50","slug":"rotary-volunteer-network-rvn-activity-may-2026-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/?p=1995","title":{"rendered":"Rotary Volunteer Network (RVN) Activity May 2026 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Rotary Volunteer Network (RVN) Activity May 2026 Report<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1. Rotary Volunteer Award Final Judging Day \u2013 26 March 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rotary Volunteer Award (RVA) successfully conducted its Final Judging Day on 26 March 2026. The event ran smoothly thanks to the dedicated support received from recruitment through to the final preparation. A total of 40 entries were assessed by the 13 AGs in the District before they were selected to the final across four categories: Rotarian, Rotaractor, and two newly introduced categories \u2013 Interactor and RCC (Rotary Community Corps) member. The final judges are PDG Eric Chak, PDG Andy Li, RVN Vice Chair PP Eliza Ning, the top two 2025 Rotarian RVA Awardees PP Joseph Kwan (Gold) PP Andrew Jones (Silver) and P Michael Chan ( Rotarator Gold). The organisers extend heartfelt congratulations to all participants and winners. Formal award announcements and the prize presentation ceremony will take place during the District Conference at the end of May 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RVA Chair DDS Donald Chan, Vice Chair DS Eddy Lo, and the entire RVA Organising Committee are warmly thanked for their tireless efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Certificate of Appreciation \u2013 WFC Fire Relief<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On 14 April 2026, PP Eliza attended the DMC meeting, where DG Cassy presented the Rotary Volunteer Network with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of RVN\u2019s support for the WFC Fire Relief efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Upcoming Fellowship Event \u2013 Pickleball Gathering (24 May 2026)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To foster fellowship through sport, RVN is organising a Pickleball Gathering. Pickleball is a new racquet sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n