18th District 3310 Assembly & PETS:
Date: 10th to 13th, April 2008
Venue: Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
Updated 28 April 2008
Every year, just like any other Rotary Districts elsewhere, District 3310 holds training seminars for all the incoming club presidents. This training is referred to as “PETS’ (Presidents-Elect Training Seminar). They will also join their incoming club officers for training at the District Assembly immediately proceeding PETS.
The purpose of these training sessions are specifically designed to prepare the incoming club officers for their year in office so as to equip them with the necessary skills to efficiently and effectively manage their respective Rotary clubs to implement effective community projects and as well as promoting public awareness of the vision and mission of Rotary as a whole.
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Group Photo of all Presidents-Elect, District Training Committee, Facilitators, District Officers, District Governor Chris Chen, District Governor Elect Edward Sung Burongoh and the Council of Past District Governors |
Congratulations to the Organizing Committee and the host club – Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu – for the great success of this year’s PETS & District Assembly. There were 435 participants including Rotarians, Rotarians’ family and Friends of Rotary from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
There was a Group Study Exchange - “GSE” Team led by District Governor Nominee Dr Hans Berkel from Ohio, United States.
The training was well organized and educational, and the fellowship a heart warming and inspiring experience.
All the facilitators and Past District Governors shared their Rotary knowledge and experience with much enthusiasm.
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Our Rotarians and family with District Governor Elect Edward Sung Burongoh (Front standing sixth from the left) |
Together with the team of District Trainers, our PP Hj Andre Suharto once again demonstrated his vast organizing skills and leadership qualities as the current District Trainer.
Our club excelled by winning three District Awards:
1. Best District Public Relations Award
2. Best Presentation for District Award submissions.
3. Commendation recognition for Kapit Avoidable Blindness project.
District Governor Chris Chen presented the District Awards to our club President Leslie Phuan at the District Assembly Welcome Dinner on 11 April 2008 at the Sutera Pacific Hotel, Kota Kinabalu.
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President Leslie Phuan receiving the awards from District Governor Chris Chen. |
Our Rotarians have shown the spirit and fellowship of Rotary with 23 attendees including Rotarians’ spouses and children.
Past President Rotarian Bobby Chai and spouse Siew Pheng specially flown in from Ipoh to show their support. Their dedication to Rotary and our club need no further explanation. Support from the spouses, which have always been strong and unwavering, is evident throughout the whole event.
We have acquainted and enjoyed fellowships with many Rotarians, especially with our sister club, the Rotary Club of Queenstown Singapore.
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Rotarians (from left): PP Kho Ping, Rtn Wilford Teo, Rtn Andrew Chong, Rtn Gary Chieng, PP Bobby Chai, PP Ee Guan Teck,President Leslie Phuan, Rtn Frankie Ong, PE Dr Leonard Ng. |
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Rotarian and Spouse (from right): Siew Pheng, Pauline, Geraldine, Caroline, Norzan, First Lady Siew Fong, Joanne (daughter of PP Sylvester), Assistant Governor Elect PP Sylvester Fong, PP Abel Chieng(standing) |
Courtesy visit to the Mayor of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah – Rotarian spouse led by District Governor Chris Chen.
With Rotarians from our sister club – Rotary Club of Queenstown Singapore.
PRESIDENT LESLIE PHUAN OFFICIALLY INSTALLED AS
THE PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB FOR THE ROTARY YEAR 2007-08 |
Updated 17 July 2007
President Leslie Phuan and his board of directors were officially installed on Friday, 29 June 2007 at the Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
The ceremony that was graced by YB. Dato’ Sri Wong Soon Koh, Second Finance Minister and Minister of Urban Development and Tourism.
The past one year has been another successful year for the club. Outgoing President Chai Ko Jee and his able board of directors completed several noble and worthy service projects. Some of the notable ones are:
1. Donation of medical and other supplies to Tsunami victims in the Aceh Province, North Sumatera, Indonesia.
2. Grants & Vocational Awards to recognize individuals who achieve vocational excellence in their respective vocation.
3. Promote Youth Leadership training by sponsoring students to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Award event.
4. Participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange program by sponsoring Malaysian students to other countries to promote international goodwill and friendships.
5. Organise career counseling and development projects for young people in our community.
6. To assist in the rehabilitating of “Cerebral Palsy” sufferers in and around Mambong and Siburan areas by supplying appropriate equipment and monthly nutritious food supply.
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Born 42 years ago in Kuching, Leslie is the second youngest child of 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Leslie has been involved in the running of his family’s business since he completed his tertiary education.
He is married to Lo Siew Fung and is blessed with 3 children. He is currently a director of Paragon Concrete Piles Sdn Bhd, Direct Concrete Industries Sdn Bhd and G n W Concrete (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd. |
His membership in Rotary started in 2002 and has since been an active member of the club. He was the Club Service director for the previous Rotary year.
Incoming President Leslie Phuan and his new board of directors will work along the set of new emphases under the Rotary Theme for 2007-08, ‘Rotary Shares’. There are already 2 major projects identified for implementation namely:
1. Avoidable Blindness project in Kapit, Sarawak, Malaysia comprising of the following scope of works:
- Eye screening
- Donation of used spectacles
- Cataract operations
2. Buildings and facilities improvements for 3 orphanage schools in Aceh, North Sumatera, Indonesia.
These are major projects which require volunteers, funds and collaborations with private sectors.
Those who are keen to participate in any of the above mentioned project may send an email to andre_suharto@yahoo.com
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