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ACTIVITIES
MAY-JULY 2006
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ROTARACT CLUB OF SWINBURNE SARAWAK - 1ST OFFICIAL
MEMBERS INDUCTION OF 2006.
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Visit our
blog for the
explanation of our new logo! |
On the
15th of April, the 1st Official Members' Induction
Ceremony was held to induct and officially welcome the
new members to the club. The ceremony was graced by PE
Chai Ko Jee, PP Frankie Yang, the President Elect and
the Service to New Generations Director of Rotary Club
of Kuching Central respectively, Rtn. Fadzilli, Club
Advisor and r. Yap Kiam Leong, the Finance &
Administration Manager of Swinburne University.
A total of 45 new members who had met the club's
requirements, were inducted at the ceremony. It started
off with a welcoming speech by President Andrea,
followed by the Inductor's pledge. The new members
responded by reciting the Inducting pledge and promised
to uphold the name of the club, Rotaract and also to
continue in Rotaract's activities. They were then
presented with induction certificates, witnessed by the
3 guests of honour.
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New members reciting
the pledge. |
Our family keeps growing. |
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Next,
the club's new logo was launched by President Andrea, PE Ko
Jee, PP Frankie and Mr. Yap. At the same time, the club blog
was shown. Everyone was invited to visit it frequently, as
it would be updated with the newest reports and activity
announcements. The ceremony ended with a group photo.
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Congratulations! |
Everything new - banner & logo. |
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THE ROTARY PARK - THE
19TH PAN BORNEO INTER-CLUBS MEET PROJECT
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PP Andre Suharto representing RC Kuching Central
standing behind the personalised club's banner which is
hung on the ribbon to be cut to mark the official
opening.
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A Pan Borneo project is carried out by the host club
every year when clubs in Borneo meet together for the
Pan Borneo Inter-Clubs Meet. The recently concluded 19th
Pan Borneo Inter-Clubs Meet saw the official opening of
the Rotary Park at Lucky Tower, Tanjung Batu, Bintulu,
Sarawak by District Governor Tay Kim Ann and attendees
of the Meet.
Every
Pan Borneo project is financed by a RM1,000.00
contributions from each Rotary club located in Sabah,
Sarawak, Brunei and Labuan.
The
Rotary Club of Bintulu, the host club for the 19th
Pan Borneo Inter-Clubs Meet, chose to build a Rotary
Park in view of its importance in enhancing the quality
of life and environment. The Sarawak state government
provides open spaces and parks near populated areas
where residents could go for passive and active
recreation. The Rotary Club of Bintulu supports the
government’s policy of developing these open spaces and
parks by working together with Bintulu Development
Authority (BDA) too develop a piece of land designated
as an open space in one of the residential areas in
Bintulu.
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This piece of land, which is located
at Lucky Tower residential areas, has been adopted and
developed by the Rotary Club of Bintulu into a community park.
This project was initiated in 2002. However, due to
lack of funds, the project did not materialised.
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PP Andre Suharto with DGN Edward Sung Burongoh (seated)
at the Rotary Park Signage. Also in the picture is PE
Liap Gedang (left), PP Sinsoon Jabu and PP Andrew mat
Resa (right) of RC Bintulu. |
PP Andre with members from RC Bintulu and Bintulu
Central at the Rotary Park, Lucky Tower, Tanjung Batu,
Bintulu. |
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This Rotary Park is a community park that caters for passive
recreation for the nearby residents and its neighbourhood.
The facilities available in the Rotary Park are swings and
see-saws, concrete benches, foot reflexology paths, gazebo,
barbeque pits, garden tables and concreted areas for
traditional children games. The park will be planted with
trees and turfed with grasses to create conducive
environment for everyone to enjoy.
A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the
official opening of the park. DG Tay Kim Ann lead the
cutting of the long ribbon with representatives from each
club in Borneo. Project banner bearing the names of each
Rotary Club in Borneo are hung on the ribbon. Each club
representatives get to bring back this project banner
bearing their club’s name.
DG Tay Kim Ann also planted a tree in the
center of the marked witnessed by PDG John Cheah and PDG
Abang Hj Nawawi as well as Rotarians.
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A VISIT TO KUCHING BY
THE ROTARY CLUB OF TAIPEI GOLDEN EAGLE (RI
DISTRICT 3480) |
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Eighteen Rotarians from the Rotary Cub of Taipei Golden
Eagle visited the Rotary Club of Kuching Central from 20
to 23 April 2006. The delegation was led by President
Rubber. Also in the delegation was Charter President
Jeffrey Huang.
At the
Kuching International Airport to welcome the visiting
Rotarians were President Augustine Wong and First Lady
Constance, PP Abel Chieng, PP Andre Suharto, PP Wong Kho
Ching, PE Chai Ko Jee, Rtn Thomas Ngu, Rtn Cecil Yong
and Rtn Leslie Phuan.
The
visiting male Rotarians were each garlanded with Sarawak
Iban beads necklace while the female Rotarians were each
presented with a bouquet of fresh flowers.
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From Left to Right: Rtn York Sun, Eric, Ben,
Pres Rubber, Frankie Ong (Club Service), Pres
Augustine Wong, Tiger Wu and PP Kho Ping making
a farewell toast.
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President Rubber receiving the 1st Runner Up trophy from
President Augustine Wong in the golf fellowship at
Sarawak Golf Club.
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Having lunch at the club house after the completion of
the fellowship golf. |
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A group photo of some of the golfers from both clubs on
hole 10 at Sarawak Golf Club.
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From
the airport, they proceeded to check-in at the Crowne
Plaza Riverside Hotel. Transport and sightseeing
activities were provided by Telang Usan Travel. While
eight of the total delegations played two rounds of golf
at Damai Golf & Country Club and Sarawak Golf Club (http://www.kgswak.com),
the remaining delegates went to visit places of
interests.
The Rotary Club of Kuching Central hosted dinners every
evening. The first diner on the evening of 20 April was
held at the Sarawak Club followed by a dinner at the
Rock Road Seafood Restaurant and Hai Pah Wang Restaurant
on the second and final evening respectively.
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There
seemed to be instant warmth and friendships around
even though this is the first time that the Rotarians
from both sides meet. The chemistry could not have been
better. There was much laughter, jokes and
‘connections’ around. The visit was prompted by one of
the female Rotarians from R.C. Taipei Golden Eagle by
the name of IPP Jenny Wu who coincidentally was in the
same elevator with First Lady Constance. Seeing the
Rotary pin on IPP Jenny Wu’s dress, a conversation was
initiated by First Lady Constance. From there,
everything else fall in place naturally that led to this
visit.
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ROTARY
CLUB OF KUCHING CENTRAL CO-ORDINATING THE
COLLECTIONS OF MONETARY DONATIONS IN DISTRICT
3310
TO HELP YOGYAKARTA EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS
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courtesy Rodolfo Balmater, District Governor of District
3400.
6 June 2006 |
The Rotary
Club of Kuching Central and the Rotary E-Club of District
3310 are making initiatives to raise funds amongst clubs
and individuals in District 3310 towards the earthquake
survivors in Yogyakarta, indonesia.
The Rotary E-Club of District 3310 are making awareness
of this project in the District while the Rotary Club
of Kuching Central established contacts with the Rotarians
in Indonesia.
A home destroyed in Yogyakarta. |
Balmater assesses the damage in his district.
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The 5.9-magnitude earthquake
that struck Central Java on 27 May left an estimated
6,000 people dead, up to 57,000 injured, and thousands
homeless. In its aftermath, disrupted distribution systems
in Yogyakarta and surrounding areas hindered relief
efforts.
While many Rotary clubs and districts have responded
to the disaster by donating necessary supplies, more
assistance is needed. To address this need, District
3400 (Indonesia) has established a disaster relief fund
to assist those affected.
The first phase of the project will address the immediate
emergency situation by focusing on the basic daily needs
of survivors and coping with the overflowing hospitals.
According to Rodolfo
Balmater, district governor of District 3400, Rotarians
have been quick to offer aid. For instance, he says,
"At the moment of need, our Rotarians in Bali alternatively
flew to the disaster site bringing blood to the hospitals."
Meanwhile, in Bandung city, which is about 180 miles
from earthquake hit areas, more than 50 Rotaractors
were trained in 24 hours to support Rotarians in Yogyakarta.
They contributed by "caring for the wounded and
distributing food and blankets to far flung places,"
Balmater says.
The second phase, however,
will involve restoration and rebuilding of the community
with the neediest of its residents in mind.
Balmater notes the quick response of Rotary International
leadership in assuring Rotarians in the stricken area
that material and financial support will be available
for quake survivors.
"With this assurance, our Rotarians become confident
and motivated to identify several projects related to
schools, clinics, and libraries, as well as livelihood
programs for the poor," he says. "And, once
again, demonstrating to fellow Rotarians that the value
of the organization is the vast network it has created
in the world."
To donate
Cheques can be made payable to 'Rotary Club of Kuching
Central' and couriered to the following address:
PP Andre Suharto, c/o COMSERV (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, Lots
322 & 323, 1st & 2nd Floors, Lorong Rubber 12,
93400 Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia, Tel: +60-82-411775
ext 30 or email
andre_suharto@yahoo.com.
If you wish to send remittance by telegraphic transfers,
kindly contact PP Andre Suharto to obtain bank account
details. |
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