Last week's Proceedings -
15th November, 2006
Last week's Proceedings -
15th November, 2006
President Paul announced the official starting of the meeting at 1.15pm and formally introduce the visiting Rotarians, PP Pedro Ching from the Rotary Club of Hong Kong City North and Ms Nancy Yee from our sister club of the Rotary Club of Vancouver, Chinatown.
Then PP Uncle John was asked to lead the song to celebrate the birthday of PP Tim Lui and IPP Eddy after President Paul had presented them the birthday gift from the Club.
President Paul then asked Treasurer Rudy to report the Red Box collection which was amounted to HKD 1,300 due to handsome donations from the birthday boys and from the attending Rotarians.
PE Laurence was then asked to chair the Club Assembly meeting for the day with an opening remark to remind members to express their ideas and views on issues brought up after hearing the reports from the respective members of the board.
Director Norman being the Vice Chairman of the Vocational and Community Services Committee was asked to do the first reporting. He reported and reminded members to attend the visit on Saturday 18th November 2006 to the Home of Loving Faithfulness jointly participated by the Rotary Club of Hong Kong South - a meaningful event of community service followed by a BBQ outing for fellowship amongst members and their families and friends.
Director Norman also announced the planning of an upcoming vocational project of a whole day in January 2007 to visit and study the logistic anagement of the world's largest Golf Club in terms of number of 18-hole golf courses amounted to 180 holes now and 216 in 2007. Members are urged to be prepared to join this meaningful vocational event.
In the absence of our International Service Director we have asked President Paul to update us on the international service projects that involved the applications of the district's matching grants - an effective way to amplify the power and coverage of our service projects.
Next was the reporting from our Treasurer Rudy who reported that our Club had been in a healthy financial position with the unaudited bank balances of HKD 1.5 millions approximately and JPY 0.29 millions as at the end of October 2006.
He also stated that we had a running average of red box income of HKD 1,000 per week so far and this was encouraging and thankful to the continuous and generous contribution of our fellow members and sometimes our visitors.
Treasurer Rudy concluded his report with a bad news of 10 luncheon fees being paid to the hotel by the Club so far this year due to our attending numbers of luncheon participants being fallen below the stipulated minimun level.
All members responded to Uncle John's proposition to give Treasurer Rudy a vote of thanks with a collective applause to his well presented statements of accounts and his dedicated hard works in preparing and maintaining them.
PP Uncle John was then asked to report on the club services issues while the club attendance for members was naturally on the top of our list of attention. PP Uncle John urged all members to try to attend our regular luncheons meetings as much as they can or at least make use of make-ups via internet and/or attending other club meetings.
Uncle Peter urged our members to continue to strive in recruiting more members irrespective of their agenda in order to expand our membership base in due course.
PE Laurence then concluded the club assembly by thanking the attentive participation of all the members and the informative report of the directors.
President Paul announced the closure of the meeting at 2 p.m. with a collective toast to the Rotary Clubs of Hong Kong City North, Vancouver Chinatown and Hong Kong Island East.
Rotary InformationRotary Centenary Challenge Cup
The Rotary Centenary Challenge Cup this year will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Saturday 16th December 2006. Given the fact that Rotary has been exempted for the usual sponsorship fee of HK$900,000 for holding a Cup Race, this District event offers an excellent opportunity to promote Rotary’s image in Hong Kong and also allow us to socialize and enjoy the wonderful fellowship both within and outside Rotary.
The Price of the lunch is $20 more than last year but it is already the best deal we can get so as to meet the minimum charge for the exclusive use of the restaurant.
Saturday, 16th December 2006 The Jockey Club Box, 2nd floor, Grandstand, Sha Tin Racecourse, NT 12.00 noon until 6.00 p.m. $520.00 per person or $6,400 per table of 12 (including lunch buffet unlimited supply of house wine and soft drinks)
Business casual (Tie or jacket) No jeans and sports shoes. One car park label will be issued to each table Free Confirmation to be sent to IPP K.L. Cheng at klcheng@hkjc.com or Fax 2966.7795 (Forms can also be downloaded from district’s Website)
Friday, 1st December 2006 Allocation of seats/tables will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
HK Island East Golf Tournament
The HK Island East Golf Tournament will be played when the weather is getting cooler, so please be prepared for a better swing and also pay attention to the rules and particulars of golf as appeared hereunder.
Q. What is the weight of a golf ball?
A. The weight of the golf ball must not be greater than 1.620 ounces avoidupois 45.93 gm)Q. What is the size of a golf ball?
A. The diameter of a golf ball must be not less than l.680 inches (42.67 mm) This specification will be satisfied if, under its own weight, a ball falls through a 1.680 diameter ring gauge in fewer than 25 out 100 randomly selected positions, the test being carried out at a temperature of 25 (plus or minus) 1 degree C.
Q. What is the size of the hole in the putting green ?
A. The hole must be 4 and one quarter inches (108 mm) in diameter and at least 4 inches (101.6 mm) deep. If a lining is used, it must be sunk at least I inch (25.4 mm) below the putting green surface unless the nature of the soil makes it impracticable to do so; its outer diameter must not exceed 4 and one quarter inches (108 mm).
Q. What is a Tee ?
A. A Tee is a device designed to raise the golf ball off the ground. It must not be longer than 4 inches (101.6 mm) and it must not be designed or manufactured in such a way that it could indicate the line of play or influence the movement of the ball.
Q. What is “One Ball Condition”
A. If it is desired to prohibit changing brands and types of golf balls during a stipulated round, the following condition is recommended :
Limitation on Balls Used During Round (Note to Rule 5-1) (i) “One Ball” Condition.
During a stipulated round, the balls a player play must be of the same brand and type as detailed by a single entry on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls.
(Note) If a ball of a different brand and or type is dropped or placed it may be lifted without penalty, and the player must then proceed by dropping or placing a proper ball (Rule 20-6).******************
Electronic Make-up Questions
You can submit an electronic makeup for this missed meeting by answering the following questions:
1. Who were the two visiting Rotarians to our club and what club did they come from?Answer:
2. Who were the birthday boys this week?
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3. What was the Red Box collection for today?
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4. What is director Norman's position in our club and what did he reported on?
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5. Hon Tres. Rudy reported on our average redbox intake per week is how much?
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6. Our Rotary Information was on Rotary Centenary Challenge Cup which will be held on16th December 2006. What is this function and where will it be held?
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Instruction:
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Margaret looks him over, 'Nope.'
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To which Margaret replies...
"Shoulda bought a hat, Bert. Shoulda bought a hat."
Photographs of our meeting
on
15th November, 2006
PE Laurence leads the Club Assembly discussion.
(L to R) PDG Uncle Peter, PE Laurence, and Pres. Paul.
(L to R) Rtn Herman, Rtn Nancy Yee (Vancouver Chinatown), PP Pedro Ching (HK City North).
Dir. Norman VC Vocational and Community Service Committee reporting on our Community Service project for this year.
PP Rudy our Hon Tres. reporting on our financial status.
PP John IV leading the birthday song for our two members PP Tim and IPP Eddy. Pres. Paul presented them with their birthday gifts.
(L to R) IPP Eddy, PP George, Dir Norman, PP John IV.
(L to R) Hon Tres. PP Rudy, PP Tim, Rtn Peter II and PDG Y.K.
Group Photo of our meeting with our members and Uncle Peter and Pres. Paul and visiting Rotarians on 15th November, 2006.
We paid a visit to the Home of the Loving Faithfulness, this year's Community Service project in cooperation with our daughter club the Rotary Club of HK South.
Group Photo of our group that visited the Home of Loving Faithfulness on 19th November, 2006 being welcomed by Ms Valeri Conibear.
Ms Valeri Conibear explaining the home to eager listener Pres. Paul and PP Hubert.
Ms Valeri excepting some gifts from our Rotaract Club of Hong Kong Island East.
These photos show the Washing Machine that we donated to the home.
