Joint Club Project
Co-operate with the Hong Kong Legislative Council and under the leadership of our District Legislative Awareness and Advocacy Committee Chairman Betty Fu, Zonta Clubs in Hong Kong had jointly organized and sponsored workshops on “legislative process of Hong Kong” for all Golden Z and Z Clubs. Members participated in mock Legislative Council meetings were guided through the entire law making process with active role plays. One for Golden Z members was held on 21 November 2009 and two for Z members were held on 18 April 2009 and again on 17 April 2010. Our Z members from Sacred Heart Canossian College and Yau Tze Tin Memorial College participated in both workshops.
Joint Club activities
Training Workshop for New Officers
President Tina Kwan, 1st Vice President Betty Chan and Secretary Lilian Lau attended the Area 2 Training Workshop for New Officers in Hong Kong on 30 July 2008, when the biennium goal and mission of Project ANGELS was introduced.
Joint Area Meeting and Zonta International Day
Eight members and three Z members attended the Area 2 Meeting held on 8 November 2008. Three keynote speakers Regina Ip, Miriam Lau and Audrey Eu shared their views on ‘How to Live a Balanced Work Life’. At small group discussions, ideas and insights were shared on ‘How to Retain and Recruit Members’, identification of a ‘Talk of the Town’ project and ‘How to Raise Fund after the Financial Tsunami and Effective Service Project Selection’ were carried out. The day was concluded with a happy fellowship dinner with games and lucky draws.
Rose Day Outing
The six Zonta Clubs in Hong Kong enjoyed each other’s fellowship at the Rose Day outing on 7 March 2009 to the magnificent views and cable car ride at the Ngong Ping 360 and scrumptious seafood lunch at the Tai-O fishing village in Lantau Island.
The 90th Anniversary of Zonta International and Zonta Day
On 5 Decembers 2009, Board Members of District 17 joint hands with sister Zontians of Hong Kong to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Zonta International and Zonta Day. At the dinner, District Governor Narudee Kiengsiri presented the ANGLES Award for Outstanding Person to our Advisor Mrs Peggy Lam. Sixteen of our club member participated and the evening was capped off with lots of laughter and joy.
