Rotary Beijing’s General Assembly took place on 8 December 2015. Eighteen members attended and formed a quorum. Incoming board for 2016-17 was elected:

PE Daniel Roetting (President 2016-17)
Vice President, Club Secretary: Martin G.
IPP 2016-17 Daniel A.
Treasurer: Rene S.
Membership Committee: Chris V.
Service Project Committee: Christian B.
Foundation Committee: Stefan A.
Youth Services Committee: Dominic L.
President Elect: Russell B.

(pictures by Celine)

The members also approved the change of club bylaws and discussed the regular club meeting time.
New Member Induction: Membership Chair Chris hosted the induction of two new members: Ms. Monica D. and Mr. Klaus Z. Chris put the Rotary pin on the new members and President Daniel handed over the induction certificates.
Visiting Rotarian Arleen and President Daniel exchanged banners

With the high turn-over we have in our Beijing Rotaract Club, there was a need to fill some empty seats.
On Monday 7 December a great turnout, beating all records: 28 attended the meeting in The Bookworm.

I could not make it as I had another event to attend, but I got some pictures of the meeting.
Happy to say, there was no problem to fill the vacant positions.
Rotaract has several events lined up: many members will join the Christmas dinner at Morel’s Restaurant on Thursday evening 10 December. Many Rotarians will join too.
On the morning of Saturday 12 December, a group of Rotaractors will head to a migrant children school located in the South of Beijing, where they will mingle with ten kids with hearing difficulties. It is part of the long-term cooperation with the Migrant Children Foundation. The volunteers will teach the children clip art, make clay and play fun games.

On Monday 30 November, the last meeting of the month for Rotaract, as usual in The Bookworm.

Again, high turnout and people from all over the world!

For our Rotary lunch in Kempinski Hotel on 24 November we had as speaker Mr. Anthony Kuhn, China Correspondent for National Public Radio (USA).
He is a real China veteran (and is obviously welcome to our Old China Hands Lunch!) and as such gave an interesting and personal insight into cultural aspects of China today.

Thanks to Celine and our Rotaractors for some of the pics.
Rotaract had a full house during the 23 November meeting in The Bookworm. Due to its success the question is where to go in the future for our meetings as attendance is increasing. A nice problem to have. We had Rotaractors from China, Belgium, Moldova, Romania, USA, Germany, France, Kazakhstan, …
I also made a small contribution for the Art Jam on 28 November.
And yes, Art Jam was a success, held at Crossroads Beijing, an event where participants can get creative on a canvas, while also giving to charity. It supported the China Women’s Film Festival, organized to raise awareness for violence against women and discrimination over diverse sexual orientation. The pictures talk for the success! Creativity, smiles….
Location was: Crossroads Centre, 18 Da Shiqiao Hutong, Jiu Gulou Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing.

On 8 September the Rotary Club of Beijing organized a social event and buffet dinner at the German restaurant Hacker-Pschorr Bräuhaus. See earlier report on the restaurant:
https://www.beijing1980.com/?p=1883

The event was also for the Beijing Rotaract Club, visiting Rotarians and friends of Rotary. At the occasion, Rotaract received the Rotary 2014-2015 Presidential Citation.

Great food, a lot of beer and lively chats!