Last week's Proceedings -

President Paul was in the chair and the meeting was started promptly. 13 members were in attendance, with no visiting Rotarians nor guests.

Director Jason was the birthday boy and PP George led the song. PP John was seen taking time to arrange the golf trophies, with the help of an amiable lady. Meanwhile, new technology was introduced into the club by Rtn Peter, in the way of digital camera coupled with thermal colour printing. The photos could be produced straight away, and were in better quality and more permanent than the Polaroid ones, making it ideal for the speaker's momento.

Announcements from the President included the following:

1. Dinner to our Hong Kong Island East Rotarians on 19^th April 2007
   VENUE : The Chinese Club
   
   
2. Proposed Family Gathering; i.e., a JOINT Meeting with Grandfather, Father, Brother and Daughter Tentatively proposed dates : 7:30pm, Tuesday, May 16^th OR May 30^th Venue: Excelsior Hotel (That's where we are the Grandpa) Proposed Speaker: Mr Lam Woon Kwong, GBS, JP, CEO of the Equestrian Events (Hong Kong) of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad Company Limited. It is great to have such a gathering that three generations come together to have a chat.
   
   
3. Rotary Club of Wanchai Annual Charity Ball on 21^st April 2007: "GALA ROYALE". The Charity Ball will be an evening fit for Kings and Queens, an evening with fine food, extravagant settings, fantastic entertainment and big band music. The Charity Ball is RC of Wanchai premier fund raising event each Rotary year. As in the past, all proceeds raised will be used to serve the needs of the less fortunate. They will be most happy to count on our presence that evening. Please join them in this superb fund raising event by calling or emailing them as soon as possible (Mobile: 9812 0548). VENUE : grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hotel. 1 table for 12 persons and 1 ticket per person) Cheque Amount @HK$1,200 per head.
   
   
4. Invitation from RC of Hong Kong North to the Joint Luncheon on 3^rd May 2007 to be held at Renaissance Harbour View Hotel . Speaker : Ms. Connie Lau, the new Chief Executive of the Consumer Council (just effective 1^st April 2007). We will accept the invitation from RC of Hong Kong North to joint their 2^nd May's Luncheon Meeting and our 2^nd May's Luncheon Meeting will move to 3^rd May 2007.
   
   
5. Reminder of Joint Luncheon meeting with 3 other Rotary Clubs on Wednesday 25^th April 2007
   Speaker: Mr. Anthony Wu Ting Yuk, Chairman, and Hospital Authority Board.
   Topic: To be advised
   

Acting SAA PDG Uncle Peter reported the red box collection at $1700, with a new Nokia mobile phone donated by PP Hubert for award by drawing lots later in the meeting.

PP John then announced the results of the club golf tournament winners and presented the trophies. Some were gross winners and some less gross. Some were net and others less net. The list included the following:

The highlight of the meeting was a talk by Mr Romax Chu, who heads the technology department of mobile phone giant Nokia in Hong Kong , on the topic of " What next after 3 G?" After an introduction by PP Hubert, our speaker told us that previously different areas of communication, eg speech, voice, music, e mail, video, photography, computer, DVD, MP3 etc. were discreet and separate. However, with the internet, broadband, cellular technology, wi fi etc the boundaries became less and less defined. With the increasingly faster and bigger bytes transference; the trend now is towards convergence. One small mobile phone does it all. 3.5G and later on 3.9G will transmit data faster than what the fixed lines can do now. In the radio area, FM radio quality and even mobile TV can be done. Dual speakers on the phone, DVD quality recording, 5 mega pixel with Carl Zeiss lens will be comparable to digital cameras. It will also act as the Octopus card for touch payment and purchase. Display screen of 2.5 inch rivals the cameras. In the area of applications, multitasking will be in, with calls incoming whilst the owner watches TV on the devise. Internet browser will be there, and a picture can be taken and sent off to a web site directly. Voice dictionaries can be put on the phone.

The talk generated a lot of interests amongst the members and questions flowed. Yes, the phone and its data can be backed up and protected by locking programs and remote controlled. The Nokia company identified 4 categories of phone users, and puts out 40 models per year to meet the needs, with personalized phones on the pipeline.

The speaker was thanked by Director Norman. From all the contributors of the red box today, our hard working Secretary Andy Wong was the winner of drawing of lots to win the Nokia 6300 mobile phone, a state of the art machine indeed. The meeting was closed after a toast to the RI International and HKIE.

2007 District Assembly

The district assembly offers motivation, inspiration, Rotary information and new ideas for club officers, directors and key committee chairmen of each club. Some of the most experienced district leaders conduct informative discussions on all phases of Rotary administration and service projects. The assembly gives all participants valuable new ideas to make their club more effective and interesting. Usually eight from each club are invited to attend the training session.

Another important feature of a district assembly is a review by the incoming district governor of the program theme and emphasis of the new RI president for the coming year. District goals and objects are also described and plans are developed for their implementation. More importantly is the voting by the in-coming presidents and decided the district fund for the ensuing year.

The success of each Rotary club is frequently determined by the club's full representation and participation in the annual district assembly. Please re reminded that the coming 47^th District Assembly will be held on 28^th April 2007 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Shatin Club House, 4^th floor, Kowloon from 9.00 a.m. Transportation by coach will be provided from the following pick-up points,

1. Point A - 7.45 a.m. at HK-Macau Ferry Terminal, ground floor, (near the "711" store),
2. Point B - 8.30 a.m. at Kowloon Tong, JCR Station (near Romantic Hotel, Kowloon).

Please inform our Hon. Secretary Andy Wong should you wish to attend the above district assembly. Those who have already signed up for the assembly are not necessary to advise the Hon. Secretary again, except for the transportation.

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Clubs News

Reminder is hereby served to all club members that a Chinese dinner is being arranged by President Paul Chan and IPP Eddy Wong as per details listed hereunder.

Date: 19^th (Thursday) April 2007
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Venue: Chinese Club, 14^th floor, 21-22 Connaught Road Central, HK

Note: Invitation to all club members only

Our guest speaker today was Mr. Romax Chu of Nokia Hong Kong, telling us about the future of Mobile Phones.

(L to R) PDG Uncle Peter, Mr. Romax Chu, and Pres. Paul.

(L to R) Hon Sec Andy, Dir. Jason Chiu, PP John IV.

Pres. Paul congratulating Jason on his birthday today and giving him his present with PP George leading the birthday song.

(L to R) PE Laurence Chan, Dr. Tony and Rtn Peter II.

(L to R) PP's George, Hubert, Stephen, and Rtn Eric and Dir. Norman.

The winner of the Lowest Nett Score was Dir. Jason Chiu.	The first Runner-Up Lowest Nett Score was PP George.

The 2nd Runner up for the Lowest Nett Score was PP Stephen.

The Lowest Gross Score Winner was PP Hubert	The First Runner-Up for the Lowest Gross Score was Dir. Norman.
The Longest Drive on hole #4 was PP George.	The Longest Drive on the back nine was PP Stephen.

The Winner of the Lucky Draw for the Nokia Mobile Phone donated by PP Hubert was Hon Sec. Andy. Mr. Romax Chu congratulating Andy.

The group photo of our meeting with PDG Uncle Peter, Pres. Paul, guest speaker and our members on 11th April 2007.

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