Rcbks bulletin vol 19 no 2

Vol 19 Number 2 SELAMAT PAGI 17 July 2010

From the Editor

A New Beginning....

Being a Rotarian is indeed one of the best decision one can make in his( also include her ) life. I have been a Rotarian for some 30 years now. Andevery year I look forward to the new President and the Board as to whatchallenges they will give the club . And more so how the President willarouse enthusiasm and excitement among members to go to the nextlevel of activities. The change in leadership always bring freshness inoutlook and possibilities.

My Rotary friends, 2009/2010 under President Frances Po's leadershiphas been an excellent one. Be mindful we are a volunteer organisation , wehave achieved much and created an impact that continues into 2011/12and perhaps years beyond. So Congratulate yourself as you are part of theTEAM that jointly make decisions and take bold steps to raise funds, tolearn together and to support each other (Rotarians) to achieve the REFgoals. At times we may disagree but when members are reminded of theBIG picture, the BIG picture always win. As Rotarians we learn from eachother as we all come from a diverse background of experiences. So longwe don’t allow ego to get in the way, we will always come out better. Wewill share ideas of improvement, words of encouragement and ways tosupport each other. President Poay Lim needs all our support .

The beginning of the Rotary year also present the old question. Are you amember of the Rotary club or are you a Rotarian at heart? If you remainjust a member then just fulfill the requirements of attendence andsubscription but as a Rotarian you will do more. Only you can answer thisquestion. And certainly we can be better Rotarians.

We also must remember to have fun and humour in our meetings andprojects. Humour makes people comfortable and allow tensions to dissolveeasily. Perhaps attach along music and songs to create welcome andgood feelings.

All the Best to the New Board. To meet RI President Ray Klinginsmith'stheme Building Communities , Bridging Continents may arouse new viewson sister clubs in a different continent , GSE programs and travels. Aboveall we look forward to the new Rotary year with good fellowship, fun,creativity, adventure and achievements — another 5 District awards?

All The Best

PP Kong Voon Sin

On a hot day this very day 10 yearsago, Governor Dato Jaafar Ali and theRotarians of District 3300 planted atime capsule.This is a steel container- a foot long like a large pill withmany of the things that were usedthose days. While no details werereleased as to what were inside thetime capsule, the situation was anostalgia with some 60 peoplefamilies and Rotarians came to meetand talk about the future. Datin Juriahwas very happy shaking hands andhugging so many people remind meof the loving guy in the late DatoJaafar Ali. The time capsule is buriedin a garden in front of St Mary sChurch, a very peaceful plot ofgarden. After the pictures, the groupadjourned for lunch to discuss thesetting up of a commitee to planfuture activities relating to the timecapsule. Rotary s contribution of thetime capsule to the Country is howwe bridge communities and friend-ship among all people. .... by PP Kong

The Rotary Time Capsule 2000

The launch in June 2000

13 June 2010

ATTENDANCE

Guest:Julia Abdullah, guest of Kong

Attendance: 60% Fines: $163

- There will be a club assemblyimmediately after the club meeting.

- 7 members will be attending RCBugis Junction's installation nextSaturday. The weekly meeting will becancelled.

- With effect from July'10 the breakfastcharges will be $20 nett per pax.

- On 17 July, the guest speaker is PPYoke Leong on Why REF Matters. Allvolunteer mentors and new awardeeswill be invited to attend the meeting.

Announcements

Member's Contribution

A very BIG thank you from thebottom of my heart to theorganising committee of theRotary Club of Bugis Junction(RCBJ). They had done a goodjob for ensuring our visit toSingapore was such a wonderfulexperience from the very momentwe arrived in Singapore until theday we say “ BYE BYE “to Singapore.

Frances and I arrived at Singapore airport at 9am on Saturday morning. Wewere greeted by a smiling AG Kenneth the moment we stepped out from theairport. He was caring enough to send us to Hotel Ibis to check in and helpto unload our luggages. He even accompanied us to do our shopping aroundthe Hotel before we proceed to attend the 15th Anniversary Installationfunction of RCBJ at Singapore Zoo. Very unique place to have theinstallation, right ? From IPP Whai Yih’s comprehensive photo collections,we got to know the many projects and fun times RCBJ members had duringher rotary term.

After the installation, we proceed toSelatar Country Club to have ourdinner and “ Karaoke “ session. Itwas a beautiful experience sitting onthe golf terrace, enjoying a cup ofcoffee or tea and chit chatting withfriends from RCBJ and RC Chung-liChung Shing (RCCLCS) as thesurrounding scenery was so peacefuland beautiful !

The next day, we were fully charged and ready to visit Sentosa Island. Wewere introduced to the expensive bungalows, although we cannot afford topurchase, beautiful Siloso beaches, Casino in Resort World. Rotarian Joeywho was equipped with all shopping knowledge brought us to DAISOAlways $2 shop at VIVO City where we enjoyed our shopping withoutmajor damage to our pockets. We also visited Marina Bay Sand Casinosince Malaysian and foreigners are not required to pay S$ 100.

The farewell dinner was at SING’s Kitchen at Lavender Street, a highlyrecommended food outlet for those who wish to visit Singapore as theyserve delicious food. The ambience was great as everybody were makinglast minute effort to further strengthen our bonding. The dinner ended withjolly speeches by the 3 Club Presidents namely Nelson, Cute and PoayLim. Thanks to the Great Interpreters Nelson and Joey as laughter can beheard from all tables. ... by Angie

RC Bugis Junction15th Installation10 July 2010

Teng Yoong, Angie, YokeLeong,Frances, Ann Mun Yee, Cecelia,President Poay Lim and Kong

Rotary Information

A new Rotary year is set to begin,and with it a number of changes tothe way clubs and districts dobusiness.

The annual per capita dues thatRotary clubs pay to RotaryInternational will increase to US$50in 2010-11, as established by the2007 Council on Legislation. The2010 Council approved a $1 increasefor the three subsequent years,setting per capita dues at $51 for2011-12, $52 for 2012-13, and $53for 2013-14.

Here are some changes that willprimary affect Rotary clubs:

* The RI Board may suspend orterminate the membership of anyclub that retains any member whohas misused funds from The RotaryFoundation or who otherwise hasbreached the stewardship policies ofthe Foundation.

* Clubs accepting a transferring orformer Rotarian must first secure acertificate from the former member’sclub confirming that person’smembership. The former club isobligated to verify that the memberdoes not owe any debts to the club.A prospective member cannot join anew club until all debts have beenpaid.

Candidmoments

NEXT CHANGE

24 July(Sat) 7.30amSpeaker: Ms Freda LiuTopic: Malaysia, Machines,Modulations - you can do manythings in life all at the same time!

31 July(Sat) 7.30amBusiness meeting

ElsieAnnAngieFang KeongAlvin

Sargeant-at-armsDesk DutyIntroducerThank SpeakerFines

YauNiklas - -Teng Yoong

Duty Roster

CALENDER of EVENTS

17 July (Vocational Service)

24 July (Community Service)

Interact Club Installation/IU DayDate: 31 July 2010Venue: KDU, Bandar Utama

Rotary Foundation SeminarDate: 1 August 2010Venue: De Villa Residence, AmpangHost club: RC KL Di-Raja

Public Relations WorkshopDate: 14 August 2010Venue: Royal Commonwealth ClubHost club: RC Central Damansara

District Governor's Official VisitDate: 28 August 2010

President's FellowshipDate: 25 September 2010

76th District 3300 ConferenceDate: 10 - 12 December 2010Venue: Concorde Hotel, KLHost club: RC Pudu

Visit our Blog @http:// rotaryclubbks.blogspot.com

Sargeant-at-armsDesk DutyIntroducerThank SpeakerFines

Member's Contribution

Today's Programme

PP Dr Yee Yoke Leong'Why The REF Matters'

While I am enjoying my holidays overseas, I am in spirit still with the Club. Iwish President Poay Lim a good year ahead.

I am sure we can agree that 2009/2010 has been a very busy year. Some ofus in the Board who tried to sneak in more activities were not successful asthe programme was filled to the brim. IPP Frances has started some veryinteresting and memorable projects. Some of these have become oursignature club activities that we can all be very proud of and may be the envyof other clubs. I am sure not many of the other clubs at the Awards Nightexpected RCBKS to win 6 awards - just like PDG Joe has said, we havecome out of our shell.

Our Club has transformed like the German football team at the World Cup.We went back to basics, I think, got the members excited about ourprojects, got some very committed new members, rejuvenated some oldermembers and emerged fresh and may have become the darling of theDistrict. I think the able leadership of the club has made us what we aretoday. I ask members to join me to congratulate the IPP for a job well done.

Like 2009/2010, I will be away from most meetings for this coming RotaryYear but I will do what I could and whenever I can find the time.

Dear members, we have a good club so do what we can, whenever we canand move forward. .... PP CY

Em@il from PP CY Fong

Oh! What a night!

And a wonderful night it was withour first Fellowship gathering forthe start of the rotary year. Howelse should it kicked off but withthe entertainment of watchingthe quarter finals game betweentwo great giants of Germany vs.Argentina.

Highlight of the night washowever, the great food,spectacular venue and amazinghosts; not forgetting thegathering of other fellow Rotarians and family members. As a newly inductedRotarian, this is a new experience and un-doubtly a very memorable one. Westarted off with mouth watering barbeque chicken and fish, accompanied bymashed potato and salad, washed down with international wines and localbeers. Graham & AG ever the gracious host, even while they just shifted totheir new pad the morning itself, made us all feel quite at home.

After the sumptuous meal, we proceeded to President Poay Lim’s abode forthe boisterous and vociferous cheering and supporting of our respective teams!A little bet to spice up the game and unfortunately, a heart wrenching andhumiliating lost of my favorite Argentineans, trashed and stomped to the groundby the Germans was nearly a poignant end to the night but lifted tremendouslyby the donations of all winnings and bets to charity.

Truly this night exudes the essence of Rotary in terms of Fellowship andService Above Self. I am grateful to be part of such a fantastic team and lookforward for more to come..... by Ann Ann

PresidentTan Poay Lim77277127(O)

President ElectSteve Robinson+66818336310 (BK)

Immediate Past PresidentFrances Po21731618(O)

Vice PresidentAlvin tan77275822(O)

Honorary SecretaryGhaurry23003757(O)

Honorary TreasurerPP Sunny Khoo22849089(O)

Club AdministrationPP Karen Chong012-2893380

Service ProjectsPP Graham Bennett012-2918619

The Rotary FoundationPP Jeremy Ng012-2186660

Membership DevelopmentJames Cheong78803333(O)

New GenerationGhaurry23003757(O)

RE F ChairmanPP Dr Yee Yoke Leong22824602(O)

Kong (Editor) Karen (Production)

Board of Directors 2009/10

Bulletin Committee

District NEWS

District Governor K B Lee03-21630292(O)[email protected]

Assistant Governor Mani Raja03-79805529(0) 03-79813514(Fax)

RC Bugis Junction [D 3310]Saturday, 08:00 amHotel Inter-Continental80 Middle Road, Singapore

RC ChiangmaiThinthaingam[D 3360]Thursday, 12.00 noonInternational CenterChiangmai University, Thailand

RC Chungli Chung Shing [D 3500]Thursday, 12.00 noonNo 4, Ln 10, Gwo-Ti StreetChungli, Taiwan

Sister Clubs

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION DISTRICT 3300 SEMINAR

Sunday, 1st August 2010Venue: De’Villa ResidencesTime:9.30am - 4.00 pmCost:RM40 per participant

The Mission of Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance worldunderstanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, thesupport of education and the alleviation of poverty.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The target audience for this TRF Seminar is Club District Officers such asAssistant Governors, Club Presidents, Presidents Elect, Club TRFChairs, and Members wanting to learn more about TRF and its workings.

A wide range of important and interesting topics will be covered:· Latest development in TRF and the future plan· Fund development and EREY· Education Programs and TRF Alumni· Humanitarian Programs and Matching Grants· Polio Eradication· Forum

Rotary Clubs in Group 7Bandar SunwayBernam ValleyBukit Kiara SunriseDanau DesaPetaling Jaya

District 3300

Rotary Club of Bandar Sungei Petani held its charter night on the 25thJune 2010 at Swiss Inn, Sungai Petani. The club is sponsored by theRotary Club of Butterworth.

NEW ROTARY CLUB

Abdul/Kong (Speakers Programme)