District 5040 Conference 2025: A Celebration of Service and Community
The Rotary District 5040 Conference 2025, held from April 25–27 at the stunning River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC, was an inspiring gathering of Rotarians dedicated to "Empowering Communities Near and Far." This year’s conference carried special significance for our club, as District Governor Drew Antrobus—a proud member from Rotary Richmond Sunset—led the charge in organizing this impactful event.
Silver Sponsorship & Community Impact
Rotary Richmond Sunset was honored to serve as the Silver Sponsor of this year’s conference, reflecting our commitment to advancing Rotary’s mission. During the event, we prominently showcased our Peace Garden Project, and attendees engaged with our interactive booth, which featured project blueprints, fund raising, and stories of how the garden will serve as a space for intercultural dialogue and peace building in Richmond
Conference Highlights
The three-day agenda featured dynamic keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking sessions focused on global grants, youth leadership, and sustainable community projects. Attendees explored innovative strategies to address local and international challenges, aligning perfectly with the conference theme. Highlights included:
Leadership panels on fostering inclusive communities.
Service project showcases highlighting Rotary’s humanitarian efforts worldwide.
Youth engagement forums empowering the next generation of leaders.
Richmond Sunset Shines Bright
We’re proud to share that 8 members from our club attended the conference, actively participating in discussions and forging connections with Rotarians across the district. Two of our members stole the spotlight with well-deserved recognitions:
President Jim Ling received the prestigious District Governor’s Award for his exceptional leadership and dedication to Rotary’s values.
Magdalen Leung was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating her decades of service and transformative impact on communities locally and abroad.
President Jim Ling
received the prestigious District Governor’s Award for his exceptional leadership and dedication to Rotary’s values.
Magdalen Leung
is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating her decades of service and transformative impact on communities locally and abroad.
A Musical Interlude to Remember
During a coffee break, guests were treated to a soulful performance by four Rotaractors(Herman Li, Jayden Chan, Hilary Szutu, Altina Ng) from Steveston-London Secondary School, who played a harmonious blend of cello and violin. Their music added a touch of elegance to the event and exemplified Rotary’s commitment to nurturing youth talent and cultural exchange.
