Surviving is hard but oh so much fun (sometimes)
Most are back now from holidays but also busy picking up the pieces in the office.
Nevertheless, we were around 30, a nice turnout.
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We decided to have the next lunch on 7 October, actually the last day of the “October 1 holidays”. Better than to delay it more and nobody will have the excuse to be “busy in the office”.
Yes, we are always (pleasantly) surprised to see so many braving hot Beijing to attend our monthly lunch at Morel’s Restaurant.
Always great to chat, the old-fashioned way.
Next one is Friday 2 September.
We finally got the pictures from the Chinese photographer about our Saturday 25 June Charity Gala Event, in the Vivid Bar.
See here my very personal selection, downsized and most pics edited.
See the earlier post:
Rotaract Gala Event: see what you missed!
Looking back at May 2016, Rotaract had some interesting events:
On 21 May the volunteers visited a school to mingle with kids with hearing disabilities. Pictures again talk for themselves!
On 23 May in the Smokeyard we had Ian Curtiss, a past Rotaract president who spent some time working with Amcham in Beijing and who is returning to the USA.
He gave us a very personal and motivating talk about his personal experiences. Ian we will miss you!
We also got a souvenir from an earlier Rotaract meeting in 2013, at the time in The Local, also showing Ian and many who have left us since then.
On Friday 1 July 2016 a nice turnout despite the hot weather, the busy schedules and people heading back home.
Nothing much to report except that the conversation was lively as always! Next lunch is 5 August.
We also asked our OCH to name their “idol” in the following message:
As you know, Colin is our partner for the Old China Hands. He has been organizing the Expat Fair and Expat Life Awards (ELAs) for the last few years.
He created them as a way for people to say “thank you” to the various providers of service and solutions for us expats living in Beijing.
This year he wants to add to the Awards an “ELA Hall of Fame”. We want your help and input!
Who is the most exceptional expat in your eyes? Who has done a great service or just merits your admiration? Obviously man or woman, young or “old”, any nationality!
Please email Colin directly (colin[at]fcgroup.org) the name of the person you think is worthy of the title.
Additionally, if you can spare a few more minutes, he would be delighted to hear your thoughts on any businesses that should be nominated for these awards. The list of ELA categories can be found here http://fcgroup.org/the-2016-expat-life-awards/
Choose your “idol”!