District Conference

District Conference 2025

The Zonta Club of Hong Kong has established a robust organizing committee for the inaugural event. Their unwavering support and diligent efforts in the preparation have culminated in a highly successful dinner, receiving numerous positive comments. This event has provided a remarkable experience for all attending Zontians over the three days spent in Macau from 26-28 September 2025. We extend our gratitude to the team for their invaluable contributions and support.

Due to Typhoon Ragasa, the pre-event Z and Golden Z Forum on September 24 took place on Zoom. Organized by Pauline Ng and Eva Ip, the event attracted 790 participants.

The District Conference Committee put in a lot of hard work over the past year, resulting in a successful conference. Yolanda is the Vice Chair, and Kathy, Pauline, and I are part of the organizing committee.

Our Club held a fantastic flag parade for 92 clubs from six areas, led by Linda Wang and her team, with support from the Boy Scouts and Club Zontians.

The Opening Gala team, guided by Kathy, received great feedback about our arrangements. This included seating, decorations, the program, souvenirs, and photo-taking. Special thanks to our wonderful MCs, Joyce and Eva, and to Floor Manager June for keeping the dinner program running smoothly. We also enjoyed a great performance from Zontian Louise and energetic dancing at the end led by Sharon, which created a lively atmosphere. The gala dinner was fun and successful, with our Club having the highest attendance of 36 people. Overall, there were 432 guests at the dinner.

On Day 2, Pauline Ng and Eva Ip led 4 well-attended workshops.

Along with the fun and friendships, I want to share our fantastic achievements. Our Club has won 4 awards at the district conference:

Gold award for “Most Outstanding Club”
Gold award for “Best in Service Project”
Bronze award for “Zonta Says Now”
Merit for “Top Club in Support/Donations to Zonta Foundation for Women (ZFW)”

We also recognize some long service awards:

25 years: Nancy Ng, Pauline Ng, Liza Cheng, Pansy Leung
27 years: Belinda Fung Lee
29 years: Jeannette Lo
30 years: Agnes Chan
32 years: Linda Wang, Anna Yeung
34 years: Polly Cheung, Vivien Chou Chen, Stella Lu
36 years: Rosanna Wong
40 years: Maria Tam
41 years: Susan Chan, Josephine Chang, Helena Koo, Susan Wai
44 years: Betty Cheng
48 years: Elizabeth Wong
49 years: Tin Chun Wong, Jeannie Tong
50 years: Lina Fong, Annie Wu
51 years: Peggy Lam, Kathy Yip, Poh-chit Lau
60 years: Selina Chow, Vera Waters

Once again, we showed our Zonta spirit!

District Conference 2019

District 17 is made up of 76 clubs, and over 2,400 members. District Conference for each biennium is held in the city of the incumbent District Governor. The 20th Zonta International District 17 Conference was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5 October to 7 October 2019, presided over by District Governor Teresa Lin, attended by International President Suzanne von Bassewitz and 414 members including 220 from overseas clubs.