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ACTIVITIES
JANUARY-APRIL 2006
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INTERNATIONAL ROTARY MATCHED CLUBS INVITATIONAL GOLF
CLASSIC, 20-23 FEBRUARY 2006
Organized by, Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu.
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The invitational golf classic is opened to all matched
(sister) clubs of the Rotary Clubs of Kota Kinabalu (RCKK) and
Makati (Manila). It will involve Rotary Clubs from Korea,
Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and
the Philipines.
However, in the true spirit of Rotary, during this World
Understanding Month (February) to promote the Fourth Avenue of
Service and Rotary's continual quest for international
goodwill, peace and understanding, the RCKK cordially welcomes
Rotarians from any Rotary Club (as well as friends of Rotary)
in the region to participate in the gold and fellowship.
A further objective of the golf classic is to raise funds for
the carious charitable community projects of the Rotary Club
of Kota Kinabalu.
In line with the 'family theme' of Rotary International, the
RCKK also welcomes family members under the 'family program'.
(Optional)
For further details, please contact:
seowtony@yahoo.com
or burongohes@netscape.net
TEL HOTLINE: +6088 - 437 898
FAX: +6088 - 420698
Website: ez4b.com/rotaryclubkk
CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2005
Download <REGISTRATION
FORM> Here. |
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ATTENTION!! THE COMING PETS & SETS and DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
IN SINGAPORE!!
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The next PETS & SETS And District Assembly will be held in
Singapore on the following dates:
1. 30 March 2006 (afternoon) - 31 March 2006: President
Elect Training
2. 1 - 2 April 2006: Secretary Elect Training, Incoming
Board of Directors training and Incoming Committee members training
There is also a Past Presidents Institute especially for the
Past Presidents (RM60 per pax without the dinners).
SPECIAL PROMO: for every 4 registrations (in one
registration), the 5th registrant is FREE!!! This is
valid till 28 February 2006.
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FREE
HOLE IN HEART SURGERY BY ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 IN
SINGAPORE.
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Dear Fellow Rotarians,
With reference to the article in the Rotarian Magazine enclosed, we are pleased to make an early announcement that, under the District 3310 Community Service Committee 2006-07, we would like to perform pro bono a hole-in-heart case, preferably on a child with the heart defect called ASD, by our DGE Dr Wu Dar Ching, a cardiothoracic surgeon, in Singapore in the next Rotary Year 2006-07.
If you do come across a deserving child who needs help and a free heart surgery in Singapore, please get in touch with me at: lsho2@tm.net.my. Tel: 07 6632833. We should be able to work out something.
Thank you.
Best wishes,
PP Dr Ho
District 3310 Community Service Committee Chair 2006-07
Encl.
Heart surgery in Chicago gives two Iraqi children the gift of life.
By Janice S. Chambers
The Rotarian
Photos by Alyce Henson and Monika Lozinska-Lee/RI
February 2006.
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Five days after leaving Baghdad, heart patient Masuma Hmod, with her motherm Anas Meften, gazes in wonder at her welcoming party.
Masuma's surgery a success, the only lifelong trace of the
girl's hear condition will be a four-inch scar across her
chest.
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When Ali Ayad Karim, now 10, and Masuma Hmod, now 1, were born in Iraq, doctors discovered they had a severe congenital heart condition that's routinely corrected with surgery in wealthy countries. The young patients go on to lead normal, healthy lives. But in Iraq, where suicide bombers strike almost daily and the hospitals are filled with war casualties, such children die young. If they're fortunate, like Ali, they spend their days quietly at home, playing Nintendo or other games. Ali rarely left the single room he shared with his parents and two younger sisters. His condition, called tetralogy of Fallot, caused oxygen-poor blood to flow through his heart, so that a simple walk down the street was enough to turn his face blue.
In August, Ali and Masuma flew to Chicago to undergo open-heart surgery, arranged and funded through a partnership of Rotarians and Muslim community leaders. They are among more than 4,000 children in 60 developing countries who have received open-heart surgery through Gift of Life International, a nonprofit founded and operated by Rotarians.
In the wake of 9/11 and the war with Iraq, relations between Muslims and non-Muslims in the United States have deteriorated quickly. "We were kind of wary. This was new territory for us," admits Rotarian George Harris, who is chair of the District 6450 (Illinois) Gift of Life program and a pediatrician at Advocate Hope Children's Hospital, where the operation was performed. But any trepidation was quickly dispelled, he says, by the dedication of Rotarians and volunteers at the Mosque Foundation of Chicago, which handled translations, transportation, and housing. "This was long overdue," Harris adds. The Rotarians also partnered with the Iraqi American Association of Illinois and several Catholic groups. Local Rotarians donated the flights through United Mileage Plus partners. The team members are now planning more joint efforts.
"We are all traveling in the same direction," says Dr. Yacoub Al-Ubaid, originally from Baghdad. "Rotary doesn't discriminate, whether a child is from Russia or China or Iraq. That is my philosophy, too. I hope we can do more humanitarian service together." |
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Several days after the surgeries in early September, the children arrive at the hospital for a check-up. Ali plays the big brother, putting his arm protectively around Masuma, who watches his every move. He seems confident and mature for his age, but that's not
surprising, since he's spent most of his life with adults, unable to go to school. "I hope to become a principal," he tells a visitor.
While Ali's chest was being cut open by surgeons in Chicago, more than 40 people gathered at his home in Baghdad, his aunt says. "They prayed through the night," she says. "They kept calling the hospital. Finally, their phone rang. Ali was doing fine." Next, it was Masuma's turn, and her family also got good news. "She's drinking from the bottle now. She doesn't turn blue when she laughs," her mother reports happily.
In mid-November, after Ramadan and the children's return to Iraq, the Orland Park Rotarians honor the volunteers. The audience includes priests, reporters in jeans, Rotarians in business suits, and Muslim women in abayas. Kifah Mustapha, imam of the Mosque Foundation, tells them: "We share common interests, and we have common beliefs. The Koran tells us, whoever helps to save one life, indeed, it is as if he saved humanity itself."
This article originally appeared in the February 2006 issue of
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New
Interact Club - SMK DATUK PATINGGI HAJI ABDUL GAPOR,
JALAN STAMPIN.
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Greetings to all Rotarians! 'Kong Xi Fa Cai and a Successful
Year to Come."
Good news!! Rotary Club of Kuching Central has formed a new
Interact Club at SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor. The
school has about 3,000 students which is one of the biggest
secondary school in Kuching. A total number of 36 students have signed up as Interactors
and they are from Form 5 and Form 6 classes aged between 16 to
18.
The first meeting to meet with the Interactors was fixed on
10 February 2006 (Friday) 2 pm at the school.
President Rtn Augustine Wong and all Rotarians are invited to
attend the first briefing of Rotary International and Interact
Club.
Teachers-in-charge are : Mdm Daisy Olivia (Chief
Advisor) & Mdm Jane Ng.
BOD is as follow: -
1. President : Tan Khee Giap
2. Vice President : Bong Kishan
3. Secretary : Sharlene Teo
4. Treasurer : Chong Liang Shiu
5. Director of Club Service : Tan Vui Kiat
6. Asst Dir of Club Service : Chew Chi Lai
7. Director of Community Service : Pui Sun Cing
8. Asst Dir of Community Service : Grace Tee
9. Director of Finance Club : Ho Kuok How
10.Asst Dir of Finance Club : Ko Tze Swee
11.Director of International Understanding : Liew Wan Ming
12.Director of Publicity : Abraham Ngu
13.Asst Director of Publicity : Nicholas Sim |
Committee Members: -
14.Olivia Lenya
15.Nabila Lau
16.Melanie Lee
17.Lebat Bujang
18.Mandy Low
19.Eric Jau |
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CHARTER OF SMK DPHA GAPOR INTERACT CLUB. |
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Good News!
The Charter Certificate for the SMK DPHA GAPOR Interact Club has
been received from Rotary International.
** Click <here>
to download and view the certificate in PDF format. |
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ROTARACT CLUB OF SWINBURNE SARAWAK - ICE AGE 2 CHARITY
MOVIE PREMIERE. |
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Scrat, the most unlucky
but also most popular character. |
On the
30th of March 2006, the Rotaract Club of Swinburne
Sarawak held a charity movie premiere of the family
animated feature film 'Ice Age 2' at Star Cineplex
Kuching. The premiere was jointly organized together
with the Interact Clubs of SMK Kuching Town No.1, SMK
Kuching High, SMK St. Joseph Kuching and the Rotary Club
of Kuching Central.
The members of the participating clubs and schools were
very supportive and turned up in full force at the
premiere. All the guests were impressed with the
handbook that had been printed in conjunction with the
premiere. They also agreed that the movie was highly
entertaining and well worth the money.
Approximately RM5,600 was raised to promote literacy and reading in
two rural primary schools on the outskirts of Kuching, Sarawak. The
proceeds of the premiere would be used to purchase new and suitable
reading material to be contributed at a later date to the primary
schoolchildren.
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Guests waiting excitedly for the start of
the movie. |
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown. |
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THE 16TH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY AND PETS. |
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The 16th District Assembly and PETS (President Elects Training
Seminar) was concluded successfully on 2 April 2006. There were 12
members of delegations (including 4 spouses) from Kuching Central
led by President Augustine Wong and First Lady Constance.
It was an opportunity for the delegations to renew relationship with
our sister club R.C. Queenstown and Melaka (who were only
represented by PP Charles Chiam and spouse). We were invited for a
drink by members of R C Queenstown at Clarke Quay immediately after
the end of the Official Opening dinner on Friday evening at 10.30pm.
R C Queenstown was led by President Koh Juat Muay. Also present were
DGN Chris Chen and spouse Shirley, PP Erich Schneider, PP Jack
Chuang, Rtn Wolf, PP Peter Debraux (he was president in 1995/96 when
both clubs, together with sister club R C Chia Yii West & Miri Club
undertook a joint gravity water supply project at Long San, Ulu
Baram) and PE Lothar Till (with spouse).
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3 powered ladies of Kuching Central with Shirley,
spouse of DGN
Chris Chen. |
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Pauline witnessing PE Lai Seng Lap of Puteri Lagoon doing a Yam Seng
with Joanne Kam, VP of Suntech City.
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This year, DGE Dr Wu Dar Ching presented a PETS certificate to each
club's PE who attended the training. The PEs were called according
to their Rotary District grouping in multiple of 5 groups. A photo
session for each 5 group was taken together with President S. R.
Nathan of the Republic of Singapore. However, in view of the fact
that our PE Chai Ko Jee had to return to Kuching that morning, he
was not present to receive the certificate...........as well as the
photo with the President S.R. Nathan.
The general feedback from the Assembly delegates are that this year
there are more new contents in the training sessions. The Past
President Institute has added colour to the occassion and was well
attended by 120 Past Presidents.
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While PETS represents training sessions for President Elects, the
Assembly is a training event meant for the incoming club officers.
The lack of incoming club officers attending the District Assembly
is worrying the District leadership because of the uncertainties if
they are able to discharge their duties effectively which otherwise
will lead the club to deterioration and possibly eventual
dysfunction of the clubs.
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President Augustine Wong with his body guards.
The strong men of Queenstown and Kuching Central. |
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THE 19TH PAN BORNEO INTER-CLUBS MEET CONCLUDED WITH
SUCCESS |
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PP Andre, DGN Edward & PP Sinsoon (L to R) on the 18th
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The 19th
Pan Borneo Inter-Clubs Meet, which was hosted by the Rotary
Club of Bintulu from 28-30 April 2006, ended with more
determination and conviction to continue this event for many
more years to come in view of its importance and
significance in enhancing the close relationships between
Rotary Clubs in Borneo particularly.
PP
Andre Suharto was the only person representing the
Rotary Club of Kuching Central.
The event started on the afternoon of 28 April 2006 with
golf fellowship at the well maintained, beautiful and
challenging Bintulu Golf Club. This fellowship golf was
organised by PP Sinsoon Jabu from the Rotary Club of
Bintulu. Non-golfers were taken for a visit to one of
the top ports in South-East Asia, the ultra modem and
purpose built Bintulu Port (http://www.bpsb.com.my).
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There was a fellowship dinner on the first evening held
at the Kidurong club hosted by Rtn. YB. Senator Hii
Tiong Kuoh.
An impromptu fund
raising was also held during the fellowship
dinner where nearly everyone purchased a RM10
ticket towards a lucky draw for 2 pieces of
beautiful hand-stitched blankets produced by
Rosemary, spouse to PP David Sukhdev of the
Rotary Club of Miri. A total of RM2,000.00 was
raised and channelled towards the 19th Pan
Borneo project.
The official opening ceremony was held the
following morning at the Parkcity Everly Hotel.
The guest of honour was YB Datuk Tiong King
Siing and represented by Mr Pau Chiong Ung,
President of the Bintulu Chinese Business
Association. To our great and pleasant surprise,
YB Datuk Tiong King Siing and Mr Pau Chiong Ung
donated RM10,000 and RM1,000 respectively
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Mr Pau Chiong Ung (2nd left) officiating the
opening ceremony. Also present was DG Tay Kim
Ann, OC PP Lee Lei Kiak (2nd right) and
President Joseph Bong of R C Bintulu host club. |
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