R.I. President D.K. Lee appoint PDG Y.K. Cheng being Special Representative to China
28th December 2008

國際扶輪李東建社長
委任3450地區鄭恩基前區總監為中國事務特別代表
麥貴榮、黃紹開前區總監為助理中國事務特別代表
R.I. President D.K. Lee Appointment
 PDG Y.K. Cheng being Special Representative to China
PDG Alexander Mak and IPDG Peter Wong
Being Assisting Special Representative to China

Dear Governors and Governors-elect,

I am writing to inform you that RI President D.K. Lee has recently appointed Past District Governor Yan-Kee (Y.K.) Cheng to serve three years as special representative to China.  This appointment is effective immediately.  PDG Cheng replaces Rotarian Christopher Bramsen, who served as special representative to China from 2005 to 2008.

Special Representative Cheng served as district governor of District 3450 (Hong Kong, Macau, and Mongolia) in Rotary year 1996-97.  Since that time, he has served as a Rotary International training leader, a member of the Extension of Rotary - China Subcommittee, as well as a member of numerous other RI committees and task forces. 
The special representative plays a dual role as RI's liaison with the Chinese government on the issue of extension and in a role similar to district governor for the two non-districted clubs in China.  As such, the special representative works closely with the Extension of Rotary to China Committee and serves as a single point of contact for all matters related to Rotary in China. 

President Lee has also appointed two assistant special representatives.  Past District Governors Alexander Mak and Peter S.H. Wong, both of District 3450, are charged with assisting Special Representative Cheng with his duties in China.  Special Representative Cheng will also be assembling a team to provide additional support to the clubs in China.

Rotarians are asked to copy Special Representative Cheng on all correspondence related to projects in China or the Rotary clubs in Beijing and Shanghai.  In addition, those interested in supporting RI's extension efforts in China should contact the special representative directly.

Yan-Kee Cheng
2015 Hang Lung Centre
2-20 Paterson Street , Hong Kong
Tel.no. (852)2576-4343
Fax.no. (852)2895-0237
e-mail : ykchkcpl@netvigator.com

Currently, the two clubs in China are recognized by Rotary as full clubs, but only foreign passport holders may join at this time.  The RI Board has no plans to open additional clubs in China until appropriate legislation is passed and RI is able to complete the necessary registrations.

If you have questions about the role of the special representative or RI's extension efforts in China, please contact Cliff Chan (x3260) or David Peterson (x3393).

Regards,

David Peterson
Rotary International
Club and District Support