The feedback from most of the participants in the District Assembly on 20th April was that they had acquired a sense of duty to carry out the District goals in the mood of caring and loving human kind. Wearing the honeycomb shade of shirt with embroidered year theme of "Sow the Seeds of Love" probably helped them feel "the power of ONE". This again proves Rotarians love to be motivated to do what they believe in. Invariably most commented it was something different and rather refreshing. This credit should go to the Assembly Organizing Chairman and his Committee: CP Patrick Marie Herbet, and his co-Chairmen, IPP Ada Cheng and Pres. Ebe Tung, and the most untiring Committee members from Clubs of Wanchai, Kowloon Golden Mile and Happy Valley. This unity of collaboration is most encouraging and positive for the coming Rotary year!

When I got asked recently of how I felt about the time getting close to the start of another Rotary year, with no hesitation I would reply, " I am fairly well prepared for it!" I can even feel the enthusiasm from the various District Officers and Chairmen how much they look forward to carry out their plans and work with club officers and Rotarians. In fact, at least one third of them have already started their roles six months ago, thanks to the Rotary International's principles of Continuity.
Besides getting ready to attend the International Convention at Barcelona, Spain, most of us are probably quite looking forward to the "change-over" within the Clubs and at the District level. A rather large District Installation Organizing Committee led by incoming Assistant Governor, PP Peter Wong is busy preparing for the big day- Thursday, 4th July, 2002. It is hoped that current presidents and their in-coming presidents can do their ceremonies there with their club officers. The Twin District agreement between 3450 and 3830 will also be renewed on that occasion. It will be truly memorable with Rotarians from clubs in 3830 invited by their sister clubs here to witness a meaningful event that may effect projects and exchanges between our District and Makati, Philippines, in the years to come.

Rotarian, do not miss out on such an event when leaders within our District will meet up with leaders from the general community at large (professional, and government heads) and leaders from other service organizations (JC, Lions, Zonta etc.); and do not forget to include your dearest friends and loved one to be there.
Most of all, let us first meet up at Barcelona!

From your Governor-elect,
Gloria Chan