Rotary Club of Taipei New East
Rotary Club of Taipei New East

Connecting Professionals Through Service
Creating Change for Communities and the World

Rotary Club of Taipei New East — In Action and Fellowship Since 1987

2025-2026 Theme: Unite for Good

About Taipei New East Rotary Club

Founded in 1987, the Rotary Club of Taipei New East belongs to Rotary International District 3522. Members come from diverse professional backgrounds, engaging in weekly luncheon meeting, community service, international service, vocational service, and youth service, with ongoing commitment to education, social welfare, and international exchange.

1987
Year Founded
39
Terms
3522
RI District
35+
Years of International Partnership
2025-2026 Club President

John (Kuo-Rong) Chang, P John

39th President

Annual Theme Unite for Good

RI President: Francesco Arezzo

District 3522 Governor: DG Capital Lin

Meeting Information

Every Friday
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
No. 160, Sec. 3, Ren'ai Rd., Taipei
+886-2-25233039
Club Office
+886-2-23267412
Meeting Venue (The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei)
neweast.n3520@msa.hinet.net
E-mail

What is Rotary?

Founded in 1905, Rotary is a global service organization that brings together professionals and leaders from all walks of life, united by the core principle of 'Service Above Self.' Through fellowship and collaboration, Rotary members improve communities and promote world peace. Rotarians around the world drive service projects addressing health, education, environment, and economic development, while building genuine friendships and upholding high ethical standards in their professional and personal lives.

Fellowship & Networking

Connect with professionals across industries to broaden your horizons and network

International Cooperation & Peace

Cross-border exchange for mutual understanding and world peace

Education & Youth Leadership

Investing in rural education and developing youth leadership

Community Service & Public Welfare

Taking tangible action to improve the quality of life in our communities

The Four-Way Test

01 Is it the truth?
02 Is it fair to all concerned?
03 Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
04 Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Service Highlights

From rural education to international cooperation, we put the Rotary spirit into action

Rural Education
Rural STEM Education

Bringing Maker Education & AI Resources

Introducing STEM maker education and AI resources to Tongmen Elementary in Hualien, Luodong Senior High in Yilan, Lanyu Senior High, and Magong Senior High in Penghu

International Cooperation
International Cooperation

35 Years of Sister Club Friendship with Hiroshima

Partnered with Hiroshima Southwest Rotary Club since 1991, collaborating on international service projects spanning Mongolia, Cambodia, Japan, and Taiwan

Education Support
Education Support

Library & Facility Improvements for Rural Schools

Supporting Tafalong tribal library in Hualien, Yuemei Elementary food & farming education and dance classroom, Mingli Elementary library system, and Ruifang Junior High music classroom equipment in New Taipei City

Youth Service
Youth Service

Youth Leadership & Career Education

Youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Rotaract mentorship, and youth career exploration

Community Service
Social Welfare

Pioneering Charitable Initiatives

Seed donations and long-term support for United Way, Child Welfare League, and other social welfare organizations

Community Beautification
Community Beautification

Community Landscape & Environmental Projects

Yangmingshan Park cherry blossom garden, Liberty Square Yunhan Pond cherry blossom donation, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall LOHAS garden and succulent plant garden donation

Club Calendar

Meetings, events, and service project schedules at a glance

Join Us

Whatever your professional background, if you share a passion for service, you are welcome to become one of us. Here, you will meet people who genuinely want to make a difference in their community.

1

Member Referral

Get introduced by a current member and learn about our club culture

2

Attend a Meeting

Join a weekly meeting to experience the fellowship and learning atmosphere of Rotary

3

Official Induction

Upon approval, become a member of the Rotary family

Who Should Join?

Professionals from all industries
Those seeking a global perspective
People who care about community and public welfare
Those who enjoy making friends and fellowship

Latest News

2025-2026

A New Year Begins

The 39th President John Chang (P John) leads our members into a new year of service under the theme "Unite for Good."

Ongoing

Rural Education Program

Continuing our partnership with rural schools in Hualien to promote STEM education and diverse teaching resources.

Welcome to Attend

Weekly Friday Meetings

We hold weekly meetings every Friday at noon at The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei. Interested visitors are welcome to contact us to attend.