The 15th Zonta Inernational District 17 Conference
Representing the Club, President Tina Kwan attended the 15th Zonta International District 17 Conference held at Bangkok, Thailand from 17-21 September, 2009. Through business sessions, workshops and fellowship activities with fellow Zontians from the District, we worked together towards the Zonta mission and the Conference theme on ‘Action for a Better World’. Hong Kong Zontian Winnie Teoh was elected Lieutenant Governor District 17 and Vicki Chan was elected Vice Area 2 Director for the biennium 2010-2012.
The opening ceremony was a night full of cultural glamours as Zontians donned with their spectacular National dress and the flag parade with the Royal Thai Navy. Keynote speeches of HRH Princess Srirasmi and International President Beryl Sten inspired everyone at the dinner.
At the closing ceremony, delegates from Area 2 performed a song ‘月亮代表我的心’ and fellow Zontian Kitty Chan performed a piano recital. The performance received great applause from the audience.
Area 2 and Joint Club Activities (2008 - 2010)
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.
The 14th Zonta Inernational District 17 Conference
The 14th Zonta International District 17 Conference marking the first Inter-District Conference held together with District 31 - Taiwan was held from 14 to 16 September 2007. The Conference held at Loag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines was attended by hundreds of Zontians from the six Areas in District 17 comprising Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong and Zontians from District 31.
Joining the delegates from other sister clubs in Hong Kong, Zontian Betty Fu as our club's delegate met and interacted with Zontians from other countries in District 17 and Taiwan at the Conference to share the spirit of Zonta. Through the Conference, Zontians promoted the objects of Zonta, received the Zonta International Director's keynote message and focused our attention on issues that are of significance in the lives of women and their families through the workshops.
Amid the usual business sessions, delegates enjoyed unlimited fellowship by joining sightseeing tours of Laogo - the Marcos city and taking part in performances. Following the tradition, the District Board recognized worthwhile projects implemented by clubs and presented the awards at the close of the District Conference. Our Club's "Employment Development Services Centre Social Service Project" won the Special Project Award for the biennium.
Area 2 and Joint Club Activities (2006 - 2008)
In keeping with our Zonta spirit, we have actively participated in all the activities organized at the Area level. Fifteen of our club members and 4 of our Golden Z and Z members attended the Area Meeting held on 11 March 2007 and discussed amongst other issues on how to be a smart Zontian. On 8 November 2007, 22 club members took part in the function jointly organized with other sister clubs in Hong Kong to celebrate Zonta Day. Our members gave a singing performance and won many rounds of applause and requests for encore. To celebrate Rose Day, the six clubs in Hong Kong held a joint function on 7 March 2008 to which members of the outgoing and incoming District Board were invited. Twelve Zontians from our Club who attended the dinner intermingled with our overseas guests and had a good time.
The 13th Zonta Inernational District 17 Conference
6 Zontians from our club attended the 13th Zonta International District 17 Conference held in Kuantan, Malaysia from 16 - 18 September 2005. Through business sessions, workshops and fellowship with fellow Zontians, we worked together to further the Zonta cause, echoing the theme of the conference: "Sharing our Time, our Talent for a Better World".
The delegates from Hong Kong and Kuantan performed a splendid "Shawl Show" on the Closing Banquet and received tremendous applause from the audience.
Area 2 and Joint Club Activities (2004 - 2006)
Under the leadership of Area 2 Director Betty Fu, our fellow zontian, 11 members attended the Area 2 Meeting in Bangkok from 1-2 April 2006. Our incoming president and vice president attended a whole day Area 2 Training Workshop in Hong Kong. The six Zonta Clubs in Hong Kong enjoyed each other's fellowship as we celebrated Rose Day together in October 2005 and a trip to Macau in November 2004.
During District 17 Governor Subhaporn Peters and Lt District Governor Victoria
Vergel De Dios' visit to Hong Kong in November 2005, they visited our long time
social service partners: the Shek Kip Mei Lutheran Centre for the Blind and
Senior Citizen Home Safety Association. They had each donated US$100 to the
Shek Kip Mei Lutheran Centre for the Blind through the Club.
Joint Club Projects (2002-2004)
The six Zonta clubs in Hong Kong, under the leadership of our International
Director Kathleen Yip, Area 2 Director Carrie Yuen and Vice-Director Betty Tsui,
have joined forces and carried out a number of large-scale, territory-wide projects
to enhance the status of women, serve our communities, strengthen the image
of the Zonta clubs and Zontians.
1. Zonta Radio Programme
Zonta clubs in Hong Kong funded and co-produced a weekly radio programme with
Metro Broadcast. The programme consists of a series of 13-episodes of 90 minutes
duration, covering a wide range of interests and concerns to women. The programme
was broadcasted every Tuesday evening on Metro Showbiz from November 2003 to
February 2004. To get more bangs for the buck, a condensed 1-hour version of
the 13-episodes was re-run at Metro Finance, a popular morning programme from
March 2004 onwards.
The following topics
were chosen:
l Child care and development / taking care of teenagers
l Taking care of aging parents, loneliness and workplace survival
l Enhancing social skills for single women
l Menopause
l Aging gracefully and lifetime learning
l Female sickness
Each Zonta club was responsible for one topic. Zontians from various professions
took part in the discussions and exchanges with the programme host (the popular
DJ Gary Ngan) and the callers. Fellow Zontian Jackie Ma and Angela Ng, together
with Dr. Lee Siu Wah took up the topics "Taking Care of Aging Parents"
and "Loneliness and Workplace Survival". Feedback on the programme
was once again very favourable.
2. Zonta Health Ambassadors
Programme
Following the very successful and award-winning Zonta Health Van Project (2001-2003),
Zonta Clubs in Hong Kong is prepared to launch the second phase of the project
"Zonta Health Ambassadors" in May 2004. The original breast cancer
and women's health awareness programme focused on educating the general public.
In phase two, the programme is extended to target female teenagers and young
women in schools, covering 12 secondary schools and 6 universities in the coming
18 months. Our Golden Z and Z Club members will be trained to man the Health
Booth and disseminate health and hygiene messages to the young women.
3. Legislative Awareness
Workshop
To promote a better understanding of the law making process in Hong Kong, the
Zonta clubs in Hong Kong sponsored a "Workshop on Legislative Process"
for our Golden Z and Z Clubs at the Legislative Council Building in November
2003, and again in May 2004. Members participated in a mock Legislative Council
meeting for the passage of a bill. Members were guided through the entire law
making process with active role plays and scripts.
Our Z Club members from Yau Tze Tin Memorial College and Wesley College participated in the May workshop.
Joint Club Activities (2002-2004)
Over a hundred Zontians and families gathered at the Aberdeen Marine Club to celebrate the 2003 Rose Day on 28th of June. It was an evening of fun and fellowship. We showed off our talents in the all-Zontians arts and craft exhibition, and auctioned homemade food for charity. We were proud that our club won the award for "Best Participation". After a delicious poolside barbeque, the evening was capped off with a swinging session of line-dance.
The first Area 2 meeting was held in Singapore on 28-29 February 2004. Hong Kong was well represented with 30 delegates including six fellow Zontians from our club. The meeting kicked off with each club presenting its report on the last biennium, followed by an open forum on membership recruiting and maintenance. Resolutions concerning our Area's representation in District 17 were discussed and passed for submission to the District. In true Zontian spirit, we mixed hard work with sweet fellowship with our sister Zontians from the area as we celebrated Rose Day 2004.
An Area 2 Training Workshop was held in Hong Kong on 15 May 2004. Over 30 members from our area received an afternoon of intensive training from our International Director, Kathleen Yip, and District 17 Governor, Imelda Gomez. Thirteen fellow Zontians from our club participated in the training while eleven joined the fellowship dinner afterwards.
The Zonta Club Golf Society was formed
in 2003 for the golf lovers among us.
The 12th Zonta International District 17 Conference
Five Zontians from our club
attended the 12th Zonta International District 17 Conference held at Manila,
the Philippines from 10-12 October 2003. The theme of the conference was "Together,
Let's Make Waves". More than 500 Zontians from the District attended the
conference. Through business sessions, workshops and various activities, we
worked hard together to further the Zonta cause. At the same time, we enjoyed
our fellowship among sister Zontians.
We were delighted that Zontain Betty Fu was elected Area 2 Director, while Zontain Mabel Mak conducted the "Save the Earth or Perish" workshop, one of the three workshops in the conference.
We were also proud that our "Zonta Health Van" won the District Service Award. It was a breast cancer awareness project organised by all Zonta clubs in Hong Kong, in conjunction with the Hong Kong Federation of Medical Societies Foundation Ltd..
The conference finished on a high note with the "All Asian Fashion Show". Area 2, represented by Zontians from Hong Kong and Kuntan, showed off our national costumes. Sister Zontians followed the tastefully selected music, breezed along the catwalk with confidence and grace, and were just adored by the audience.
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The 11th Zonta International District 17 Conference
In keeping with the True Xontian Spirit, 7 Zontians from out Club despite their tight working schedules attended the 11th Zonta International District 17 Conference held at Bangkok, Thailand from 19 - 21 October 2001. In addition to partaking in the business of the Conference, club members made full use of the opportunity to build friendships with sister Zontians from other clubs in Hong Kong and in the District.
The National Costume of China Ethnic Minority Group Show performed by the Hong Kong delegates on the Closing Banquet of the Conference received tremendous applause form the audience.
We were also proud that one of our social service projects, the 24-hour Telephone Information System for the Shek Kip Mei Blind Centre was selected for Merit Award in the District 17 Service Awards out of the 137 submissions.
The 10th Zonta International District 17 Conference
THE 51ST ZONTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
THE 51ST ZONTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION was held in Hong Kong 18-23 July 1992 and attened by over 2,000 Zontains from all over the world. The hosting of the biennial International Convention in Hong Kong had dual significate the first ever Zonta International Convention held in Asia and commemoration the anniversary of Zonta in Hong Kong. It puts Hong Kong Zonta Clubs on an important milestone in history as well as promoted and enhanced the status of Hong Kong leading international city.
1992 International Conference - Hong Kong