 I
first discovered the world of Rotary as a young student when I
joined the Rotaract Club of Hong Kong University and later on
The Kowloon North West Club. I have made so many friends through
Rotaract and many of them have gone on to join Rotary. I loved
the opportunity to work on service projects and help others in
need.
After graduating from the University of Hong Kong,
I worked for a few years and then took another opportunity. I
applied for a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship in
District 3450. The selection process was intense as there are
many worthy candidates every year but I was successful.
I
studied for an MSc in Environmental Economics at the University
of Birmingham, England in 2007/08 and I took my ambassadorial
duties very seriously. I gave my presentations and undertook my
duties as any scholar and I got to know Rotary so much more.
My presentation skills improved and my confidence grew. I
learned to deal with difficult situations and I developed as a
person. I engaged in service projects in England and learned one
thing. Rotarians have so much in common – a common thread – a
bond to ‘do good in the world’.
After graduation I did
join Rotary, firstly, in Derby, England and then as a member of
the Rotary e-Club of London Centenary. As a young professional
person who has had to change jobs and location, this makes sense
for me
I still help in service projects with my company
and with my old Rotaract Club. I’ve also given presentation to
the new class of scholars as they prepare on their own journey.
Rotary has given me so much and I can’t thank them enough.
But the best way I can show my gratitude is to commit myself to
helping the future generations.
Thank you Rotary – all of
you – for what you did for me. I will never forget it.
Sarah Siu (Thomson) Hong Kong, PRC, member of RGHF
(Sarah is
married to RGHF past Chair
Calum Thomson) |
