As our regular meetings paused for the Chinese Spring Festival, the rhythm of the club gently slowed. Yet this moment of stillness is far from empty. This year, it carries a special resonance: the Spring Festival coincides with the 51st anniversary of the creation of RCQ, an auspicious meeting of renewal and continuity.
Chinese New Year is often associated with colour, lanterns, and celebration, but at its heart it is a season of return: return to shared tables, to stories quietly passed on, to bonds renewed. It speaks of family, not only the one we are born into, but the one we build over time through presence, care, and shared purpose.
This spirit has guided RCQ from its earliest days. Founded on the belief that service is strongest when anchored in friendship, the club has grown over more than five decades through constancy rather than spectacle. Our projects, whether supporting caregivers, standing alongside local communities, or advancing initiatives that call for patience more than applause, echo the quiet preparations of the New Year. Their impact unfolds gradually, shaped by trust, perseverance, and a long view. What endures is not visibility, but meaning.
At the heart of this continuity lies RCQ’s true hallmark: fellowship. The ease with which friendships take root, the warmth that flows across cultures and generations, and the camaraderie that sustains us in service. In a club as diverse as ours, traditions may differ, but the values that unite us, that is service, generosity, mutual respect, and friendship remain steadfast.
As we enter the Year of the Horse, a symbol of strength, vitality, and forward momentum, we are reminded that progress is carried by steady movement and collective spirit. The horse evokes endurance, loyalty, and the courage to advance with purpose, qualities that resonate deeply with our journey as a club. It is through shared commitment, quiet determination, and confidence in one another that we continue to move forward together.
Fifty-one years on, RCQ continues its journey, carrying forward its founding spirit, enriched by those who have shaped it, and gently opening space for what comes next. When service is rooted in fellowship, it does more than endure: it renews itself, season after season.■
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Monday February 2, 2026
The weekly dinner meeting of 2 February 2026 was chaired by President Marcel, who warmly welcomed members and guests before sharing updates and announcements concerning both club and district matters.
Our speaker for the evening was Daryl Toh, Executive Director of FRCS AAC. He engaged the assembly with the story of his professional journey, beginning with 18 years of service in the Singapore Armed Forces, including nine years in the submarine unit. After nearly two decades in the military, he made a purposeful career transition into community service.
To see more photos of this event, please click here.
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Monday February 9, 2026
Our weekly dinner meeting on Monday, 9 February, was presided over by President Marcel, who warmly welcomed members and guests before sharing updates on upcoming club events and initiatives.
The evening’s speaker was PP Jeyan, District Vocational Service Chair. His talk, titled “Leveraging Our Vocations to Help Communities,” invited us to reflect on how our professional expertise can be meaningfully channelled in service of others. His message resonated strongly with Rotary’s enduring commitment to Vocational Service as a cornerstone of our mission.
Among the guests present that evening was PP Yeo Tian Swee, whose presence added to the warmth and fellowship of the gathering.
To see more photos of this event, please click here.
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In celebration of the Chinese New Year, there were no weekly club dinners on Monday 16 and Monday 23, as we paused to honour the festive season.
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Lunar New Year & RCQ 51st Anniversary
We now look forward to reconvening on Monday, 3 March, for a special evening that will bring together two joyful occasions: our Lunar New Year celebration and the 51st anniversary of the Rotary Club of Queenstown. It promises to be a meaningful gathering of fellowship, gratitude, and renewal as we step together into the new year.
Auction items welcome. The auction closes at the RCQ CNY Dinner on Monday, March 2nd. To place a bid, please send a private message to PE Shikha or PP Jack. All funds raised will go towards PE Shikha’s Major Project.
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RCQ Rises N°2 in Annual Fund Giving
President-Elect Shikha shared uplifting news this week, and it is one the entire club can take pride in.
As of 16 February 2026, total District Annual Fund Giving currently stands at USD 264,681, a powerful testament to what Rotary clubs can accomplish together. All clubs in Rotary District 3310 (74 in total) have contributed to the Annual Fund, a milestone that reflects the strength and unity of our District.
Within this collective achievement, RC Queenstown has climbed to 2nd place in total Annual Fund Giving, with a contribution of USD 30,488.
District Standings To Date
(in USDas of Feb 16, 2026)
Club
Total Contribution
Average Per Member
RC Singapore
92,688
562
RC Queenstown
30,488
554
RC Sentosa
15,000
348
In the words of PE Shikha: “Thank you to each and every one of you who contributed to the Foundation.”
This recognition belongs to our members. Every contribution, large or small, strengthens The Rotary Foundation and expands our capacity to serve.
Together, We Truly Unite For Good.
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A Rotary Promise to the Children of the World
Under the banner Unite for Good, Rotary District 3310 reaffirms its unwavering commitment to a world free of polio.
As at 16 February 2026, the District’s PolioPlus Year-to-Date contribution stands at USD 69,795, a powerful testament to collective resolve. Even more inspiring, all 74 out of 74 clubs have participated in giving. A truly united front.
The Top 3 contributing clubs (Year to Date) are:
RC Singapore: USD 14,271
RC Queenstown: USD 8,212
RC Kuching Central: USD 5,224
RC Queenstown’s place among the top three is a meaningful achievement. Each dollar given is more than a contribution: it is a promise: a promise to protect children, to prevent suffering, and to finish the job of eradicating polio once and for all.
Together, we are not just raising funds. We are safeguarding futures.
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Rotary International Annual Report 2024–2025
Now Available
The Rotary International Annual Report for 2024–2025 has been released and is now available online. We invite members to explore the highlights, impact stories, and financial overview of Rotary’s work around the world.
Thumbs up to 2026: PP Sabrina and Rtn Markus at
the Singapore German Chamber New Year Reception.
_________________________________ Saturday Feb 7, 2026
PP Jeyan met CP Alan Yap, Charter Member of RC Bugis Junction,
at the club’s regular meeting.
Great company, good food and plenty of laughter as RCQ ladies
celebrated PP Sabrina’s visit over dinner. _________________________________ Monday Feb. 9, 2026
Touchdown and togetherness! RCQ members huddled up at
Muddy Murphy’s for a Super Bowl watch party full of cheers
and camaraderie. _________________________________ Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026
RCQ members gathering for breakfast on the second day of
Chinese New Year, celebrating fellowship and new beginnings
together.
