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A FAMILY WEEK-END OUTING TO BORNEO HEIGHTS ¨C ANOTHER ACTIVITY UNDER CLUB SERVICE
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President Augustine & First Lady Constance about to tee-off
with PP Andre & Spouse Norzan.
PP Sylvester Fong & Rtn Thomas Ngu with Norzan Bujang on the
tee box.
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The activity started on 10 September 2005 (Saturday) at 7am with breakfast at Lau Tee Fan. By 8am, the journey to Borneo Heights (http://www.borneohighlands.com.my) commenced and by 9am, 10 Rotarians and their respective spouses as well as 15 children plus Rtn Wilford Teo (a lone ranger), gathered at the foothill.
While 4 Rotarians (and their respective families) continued to drive their four-wheel drive up to the Hornbill Golf and Jungle Club, the rest decided to board the ¡®Jurassic¡¯ bus.
Upon checking-in, 10 Rotarians and 2 spouses teed-off for a round of 18-holes golfing. By coincidence, the golfers with the ¡®L¡¯ plate were playing on the same flight. This included Rtn Wilford Teo who played golf for the very first time with his denim jean and sneakers! It took them 3 hours to complete a round of 9 holes!!
The rest of the family members and non-golfers spent the day strolling around the resort while some decided to enjoy the spa and massage.
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Children of Rtn Frankie Ong at the Rabbit Park, Borneo Height.
First Lady Constance helping to light up lanterns while Delwin
helped to baby-sit the youngest member of the outing, Grace Kho.
On the 'jurassic park' truck ride up to Borneo Height.
Pauline Ong (left - spouse to Rtn Frankie Ong) taking care of
the children at Rose Garden.
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After dinner, a small lantern ¡®festival¡¯ was held and the children were excited holding the laterns in the unlitted area of the resort.
The following morning was spent either on a leisurely stroll around the flower garden, the Kalimantan border and the tea house while PP Andre and spouse Norzan had another round of 18-holes golfing.
After lunch, it was time to pack and check-out. We had good weather, good food, good golfing, good trekking (for those non-golfers).
It was a lovely week end and one that was very well organised indeed. Thank you to Club Service Director, Frankie Ong!!!
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First Lady Constance & Pauline Ong with the children playing
lanterns in the evening.
Lunch after golf.
Organiser Rtn Frankie Ong with his three children and newly
"adopted son" PP Andre playing lanterns at Borneo
Height.
Pauline Ong, Agnes Fong and Lucy Luk with the children getting
ready to go home.
Pauline Ong leading the children to play lanterns.
Rotarians celebrating Moon Cake Festival at Borneo Highton, 10th
September 2005.
Rtn Wilford Teo had a prayer
before cutting a moon cake at Borneo Height.
President Augustine Wong, First Lady Constance & son at
Borneo Height on 10th September 2005 night.
Rotarian Children having a good time playing lanterns in the
cool night of Borneo Height.
IPP Aw Tai Hui with Delwin and daughter Samantha.
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A MEMORABLE VISIT OF DG TAY KIM ANN AND FIRST LADY PET TO
R.C. OF KUCHING CENTRAL
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1st Lady Constance Wong presenting souvenir to District 1st
Lady Pet Tay.
Address by DG on Literacy Project.
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District 3310 Governor Tay Kim Ann and First Lady Pet arrived in Kuching on 9 October 2005.
They were received at the Kuching International Airport by AG Tan Cho Huat and spouse as well as members from the four Rotary Clubs in
Kuching.
He made an official visit to the Rotary Club of Kuching Central on Wednesday, 12 October 2005.
The day commenced with a breakfast meeting with President Augustine Wong,
Hons. Club Secretary Chai Kho Jee, Advisor to the President PP Chieng Lee Ching and in the presence of AG Tan Cho
Huat.
Launching of Literacy Project
The DG was later invited to launch a literacy project targeted for several resettlement communities in
Kuching. The project is jointly undertaken with the Society for the Advancement of Women and the Family, Sarawak
(SAWF). The project was officially launched by the DG in the presence of President Augustine Wong, Mrs. Maria Peter (Trainer &
Co-ordinator from SAWF), Mrs. Grete Fozdar (co-ordinator from
SAWF) and members of the Rotary Club of Kuching Central.
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DG delivers his address at Club Assembly.
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Vocational Service Award
A club weekly meeting was specially held at 12.30pm at the Crowne Plaza Riverside Hotel. At the same time, two Vocational Service Awards were presented to Dr Chew Peng Hong and Matron Fu Choon Kee of the Sarawak General Hospital for their contributions and hard work to help the sick especially to those who contracted AIDS. Dr Yao Sik King (Director of Health Service Sarawak) and Dr Raja Lope Ahmad (Director of Sarawak General Hospital) were present to witness the occasion. Syabas to the Vocational Service Director, Rtn Andrew Chong for the hard work in planning for this event.
Club Assembly
The Club Assembly was held immediately after the conclusion of the Vocational Service Award. AG Tan Cho Huat officially introduced DG Tay Kim Ann to the members of the club. Thereafter the Assembly commenced and each director presented their report. The DG was much impressed with the painstaking effort that the club board of directors have gone through to bind the document that was tabled in the assembly.
Fellowship dinner:
A fellowship dinner was held at the Sarawak Club function room in the evening where DG Tay also witnessed the induction of Rtn Gary Chieng into the club.
DG Tay Kim Ann commended the club for having been able not only to retain existing members but as well as increasing the membership with the induction of Rtn Gary Chieng.
He particularly noted the warmth and jovial fellowship that existed amongst the members of the Rotary Club of Kuching Central. In simple words, DG reckons he should recognized the R.C. of Kuching Central with the Best District Fellowship Award!
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Breakfast with DG & AG on 12th October 2005.
Group photo with Recipients of Vocational Service Awards.
Induction of new member Gary Chieng witnessed by DG.
Meeting with DG regarding club matters on 12th October 2005. |
Breakfast with District 1st Lady on 12th October 2005.
Group Photo with DG Tay Kim Ann at fellowship dinner.
Hons. Treasurer PP Sim Cho Phong giving his report.
International Service Director Rtn Ny Yaw Hua presenting his
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LITERACY PROJECT FOR RESETTLEMENT COMMUNITY
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Lauching of Literacy Project witnessed by DG.
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Address by DG on Literacy Project.
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The Rotary Club of Kuching Central is undertaking a literacy project for several resettlement communities in
Kuching. The project is jointly undertaken with Society for the Advancement of Women and the Family, Sarawak
(SAWF). The project will be launched today by Rotary International District 3310 Governor Tay Kim Ann during his official visit to Rotary Clubs in Kuching and to be witnessed by President Augustine Wong of the Rotary Club of Kuching Central, Mrs. Maria Peter (Trainer &
Co-ordinator from SAWF) and Mrs. Grete Fozdar (co-ordinator from SAWF).
Background of the project:
Literacy goes beyond the mechanics of reading and writing and should endow the participants with a desire to draw upon the power o expression for inner personal transformation.
Mothers are often the first educators of the next generation. However, often girls are given a few years of education and then taken out of school if they are needed at home to look after the younger siblings or to work on the farm.
It is regrettable that youth, especially girls aged 10-16 are among those taken from school to help at home and thus are allowed to lapse into illiteracy.
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Medium & short term objectives:
1. To assist illiterate or semi-illiterate women especially young women to acquire the basic mechanism of reading and writing so that they can draw on the power of expression.
2. To empower women through acquiring learning skills, reading, writing and arithmetic so that they can develop their full potential.
3. To effect personal transformation so that women can assume responsibility in finding solutions to personal and social problems and attain full partnership in the development of their families and community.
Target communities:
1. Desa Wira ¨C resettlement area
2. Sinar Budi ¨C resettlement area
3. Stapok, Batu Kawa ¨C resettlement area
4. Kpg. Kudei ¨C squatters area
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Address by Community Service Director Rtn Steve Ng
on Literacy Project.
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The reasons why these areas have been included in this project is because a preliminary study by SAWF found that there is still a high incidence of illiteracy in these 4 communities. An estimated population of 1,500 people and of these 40% are illiterate and semi-literate.
Project implementation:
There will be 1 co-ordinator and 4 volunteers who will be involved in this project. The
co-ordinator will work with the communities to organize the trainings. There will be a taskforce who oversees the progress of the project.
Four vision meetings will be held in the 4 communities whose purpose is to introduce the project and as well as to identify 20 volunteers to act as facilitators. The facilitators will be given a 5-day training. The total project is estimated to last 6 months over 3 phases.
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SEPTEMBER 2005 RI VOCATIONAL SERVICE E-NEWSLETTER
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e-newsletter
September 2005
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Dear Subscriber:
In this issue of the RI Vocational Service Newsletter we celebrate New Generations Month, discuss Vocational Service and International Literacy Day and remind you to mark your calendars for
Vocational Service Month in October.
¡°Every Rotarian an Example to Youth¡±
New Generations Month offers Rotarians another opportunity to incorporate youth into their Vocational Service. In addition to offering young people career advice, Rotarians are encouraged to look for innovative ways to share Rotary¡¯s principles of Vocational Service with youth. Here are some ideas to help connect youth to your clubs¡¯ Vocational Service activity:
· Organize a career day with a Rotaract club or
Interact club in your community
· Plan a RYLA event in your community
· Create a vocational mentoring program for youth in your community
· Conduct a training program for youth interested in your profession
· Start a Community Service project connected to youth
· Educate yourself and your fellow Rotarians about youth issues
· Discuss policies in your country that affect youth
International Literacy Day
8 September 2005 is International Literacy Day and Rotarians are ready to apply their vocational skills to support literacy projects in their communities. For more information on how you or your club can get involved please visit the
International Literacy Day
website.
Next Month is Vocational Service Month
Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? This October Rotary clubs around the world will discuss these four questions as they celebrate Vocational Service Month. Already clubs are planning events to raise ethical consciousness in their communities and encourage service projects that develop the vocational skills of Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike. To help you and your club begin planning for Vocational Service month Rotary International has prepared a
fact sheet available on the Vocational Service
website.
How will your Rotary club celebrate Vocational Service Month? Contact us with your stories:
vocationalservice@rotaryintl.org.
What¡¯s Your Story?
Does your Rotary club have a story about Vocational Service they would like to share? Do you have any comments or suggestions for future RI Vocational Service e-newsletters? Please send them to us at:
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Copyright 2003 ¨C 2005 Rotary International
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OCTOBER
IS VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH
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When professionals join a Rotary club, they do so as a
representative of their particular business or profession.
This gives Rotarians the dual responsibility of representing
their vocation within the club and of exemplifying the
ideals of Rotary within the workplace.
Vocational service focuses on:
• Adherence to, and promotion of, the highest ethical
standards in all occupations, including fair treatment of
employers, employees, associates, competitors, and the
public.
• The recognition of the worthiness of all useful
occupations, not just your own or those that are pursued by
Rotarians.
• The contribution of your vocational talents to the
problems and needs of society.
• The values expressed in The 4-Way Test and the
Declaration for Rotarians in Business and Professions, which
promote high ethical standards in the workplace, a central
theme of Rotary throughout its history.
READ MORE ON THIS FROM <ROTARY
INFORMATION PAGE>!!
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Let's all
guard against the following unhealthy symptoms: malnutrition
due to lack of Rotary information, inspiration, and
leadership; general debility due to lack of service
projects; aging through loss of membership growth and
vision; and disease from carelessness in classification,
apathy towards attendance, and self above service.
Winnipeg Rotary Whizz.
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