"Together We Make Dreams Real for the Single Mothers"

By Buddy Clubs RC Cheras & RC Metro Ipoh

Launching of Computer Course for Single Mothers on June 1, 2009 in Ipoh

A  total of 25 single mothers will  pick up computer skills and improve their standard of living, thanks to computer course project organised jointly by buddy clubs RC Cheras and RC Metro Ipoh. District Governor Dr Rajindar Singh, accompanied by 1^st Lady PP Surendra, graced the launching ceremony of the computer course on June 1 at  Florex Restaurant. The launch was held in conjunction with another literacy project, Dictionaries Presentation for 22  schools by RC Metro Ipoh on the same day. Thus, June 1 marked a very meaningful “Literacy Day” for the 2 buddy clubs who formalized their buddy club relationship in February 2009..

 

RC Cheras President Simon Wong, accompanied by PE Stone Wong, PP Alex Chan, AG Bina and PP Susan Tu was in ipoh on Monday morning to give their full support.  President Pushpa of RC Teluk Intan lent her moral support with her surprise attendance.

 

The single mothers are members of the Perak Chinese Single Mothers Association.  They attended the launch in full force led by Ms Kwan Meng Choo, President of Perak Chinese Single Mothers Association. These 25 ladies will learn how to use the Microsoft Office suite of programmes as well as how to enter the world of cyberspace using Internet tools.

 

The whole course runs for 4 weekends from 9 am to 6 pm at the YMCA, Ipoh, and  is financed  by a grant from the Crocodile Foundation and Rotary District 3300. Preparations and funding were co-ordinated by PP Susan Tu from RC Cheras and  PP Jacky Tan from RC Metro Ipoh with the help of IT consultant IPP Nagesh Mahajan from RC USJ. This project is a fine example of community service provided by Rotary clubs in Malaysia and around the world.

Name list of the single mothers:

1.   Lee Sip Chin
2.   Kek Siew Tin
3.   Chow Heng Lan
4.   Seow Mee Kim
5.   Cheong Pei Chin
6.   Pan Huey Shyan
7.   Tham Yoke Kuen
8.   Mak May Wan
9.   Teh Cheat Boon
10. Chooi Yow Ngan
11. Loh Ying Foong
12. Fong Siew Hoon
13. Ng Kam Keng
14. Chin Yuen Keow
15. Lee Pooi Yoke
16. Liew Seow Kuan
17. Wong Choi Fun
18. Chan Chau Sim
19. Wong Siak Ping
20. Cheng Hong Teck
21. Chan Kam See
22. Leong Yoon Lin
23. Chan Siow Chan
24. Chong Yee Pen
25. Tan Ah Mooi

 

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RY 2008/09 ISSUE 9

Many dreams were made ‘real' for many people on March 15, 2009. Close to 100 children from Sunbeam Home, Cheras realized their dream of a library with books and computers. Rotary Club Cheras, together with its sister club in Taiwan, achieved their objective in community work by giving this gift.

The timing was perfect as March is Rotary's Literacy Month. The library project is RC Cheras' biggest project to date in monetary terms, valued at RM75,000. This was made possible with District Dedicated Funds (DDF) from Rotary International and a matching grant from sister club Yuan Lin Central, Taiwan. The library, located on the first floor of a shop house, is fully air-conditioned and equipped with books and flat-screen computers. Both English and Chinese books on various topics were purchased for the library.

This project comes under the purview of PP Lim Yok Kee, Chairman for Service Projects, who made a personal financial contribution to the project. He was assisted by RC Cheras members and other Rotary friends who contributed their time, services and supplies.

RC Cheras members, spouses, children and Tsun Jin School Interactors in the Yayasan Sunbeam Library

CHERAS BULLETIN

RY 2008/09 ISSUE 8

Rotary Club Of Cheras, District 3300 Malaysia

 

  

Health and hunger, literacy, and water 

 

Complete the membership Goal: Net increases 1 member 

 

Eradicate Polio: Contribution US 1000

 

Promote Rotary: Advance the recognition & public image of Rotary 

President Simon, PP Susan, PP Johnson and spouse, PP PT Loo, PP Edward and spouse, PP Toh Sang, PE Stone, Rtn Su May and spouse and Rtn Lum made a trip to Ipoh for this first joint meeting with RC Metro Ipoh.

The trip was made possible with the planning effort of PP Susan in KL and Rtn Jacky Tan in Ipoh. A huge entourage of RC Metro Ipoh members welcomed us and planned a very interesting programme. We met President Foo, Secretary Fee Chin, PE Leong, Jacky Tan, PP Wong, PP Chan, PP Amy, Rtn Kenny and Rtn Susie.

In the first half of the day, several Cheras and Metro Ipoh members teed off at the Ipoh golf course. Others were treated with a delicious bak kut teh lunch in the city, followed by sightseeing to the LAMA temple in Ampang.

President Simon and President Foo exchanging club souvenirs after the Joint Meeting

The eager visitors at Polydamic factory together with Rtn Jacky (6^th from Right)

PP Toh Sang presenting a token of appreciation to Polydamic owner Rtn Jacky Tan

Rtn Jacky happily showing his factory facilities

 

The Vocational Visit entourage at the entrance of Quality Latex Products factory	Latex-dipping in progress
Getting the inside story on glove making from PP Edward Chong	President Simon presenting a token of appreciation to PP Edward Chong

 

As tokens of appreciation, President Simon presented the club's sunshades to all members of the Metro Ipoh Club.

 

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Fireside at Rtn Wai Koon's house

With Special Guest: DGE Leslie Salehuddin

 

February 5

Cheras Rotarians and their families ushered the Lunar Year of the Ox by celebrating at Rtn Wai Koon's dinner party at his residence in Cheras.

Besides enjoying “loh sang” and Chinese New Year goodies, Rotarians had the opportunity to listen to interesting stories from invited guest, DGE Leslie Salehuddin. He had just returned from the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego, US.

DGE Leslie noted that the training was tough but well compensated by delicious food notably Hagan Das ice-cream and good fellowship. He revealed that multi-billionaire Bill Gates made a surprise visit at the Conference and pledged another huge donation to Rotary International to eradicate polio. The incoming 2009-10 RI President John Kenny declared the new theme – The Future of Rotary is in your hands and highlighted targets under his stewardship. DGE Leslie himself has plans to improve Rotary's public image by combining the public service efforts of many clubs in a major event.

 

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Announcement – Buddy System

 

At the January 09 Board of Directors meeting, it was agreed that we provide a “buddy” support system to improve the attendance of these Rotarians viz.

 

	Support Group
Rtn Wai Koon	PP Johnson
Rtn Steven	PP Toh Sang
Rtn Cheang SR	PE Stone
Rtn Fibre & Rtn Chia	Pres Simon
Rtn Bernard	PP Yok Kee
Rtn Shereen	PP Susan Tu

                                                       

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74^th Rotary International District 3300 Conference

 

 Ipoh, Jan 2-4, 2009

 

President Simon, PP Susan, Rtn Lam and Rtn Su May representing RC Cheras at various events during the 2-day 74^th District Conference

 

President Simon, together with PP Susan, Rtn Su May and Lum attended the 74^th District Conference in Ipoh. It was organized by Rotary Club of Teluk Intan together with 13 other Rotary clubs in Perak.

The turnout was tremendous with 500 participants from almost all Rotary Clubs in District 3300 and clubs from other countries. According to one Ipoh resident, this deluge of visitors had caused traffic jams in the city!!.

The Conference was graced by the Perak Prince Raja Nazrin Shah who replaced his father in officiating the Opening Ceremony and District Governor's Banquet.

Interesting speeches included the keynote address by RI President's Personal Representative RI Director John Lawrence, Tan Sri Khoo Kay Kim and Mr Youssouf Mohammad Oomar.

The Conference Workshops focused on 3 areas, notably The Rotary Foundation, Membership Development and Club Leadership Plan. There were plenary sessions on outstanding club projects by Bandar Utama, Gombak, Bukit Kiara Sunrise, Sitiawan, Pudu, Damansara and Damansara West.

Following elections, Dr Raveendra Kumar Sarvanan (RC Seremban) was elected as District Governor for Rotary Year 2011-12.

In the evenings, Rotarians headed to the House of Friendship to celebrate and strengthen fellowship. Everyone had a good time chatting, drinking or dancing.

 

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CHERAS BULLETIN

RY 2008/09 ISSUE 7

Rotary Club Of Cheras, District 3300 Malaysia

Master Leong Hong Tole, from the Tole Acupuncture-Herbal Medical Centre gave an interesting talk on acupuncture. Members from the Cheras and Metro KL clubs learnt about the origin of acupuncture in China, benefits and practices.

Master Leong also demonstrated the treatment of some ailments using several key acupuncture points on the body. He talked about his experience in healing patients with cancer and other diseases using acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

3rd Club Assembly & AGM – Dec 10, 2008

Following a sumptuous dinner at the Hee Lai Ton Restaurant and fruitful discussion on club matters, the incoming board for the next Rotary Year was duly elected.

There was friendly contest in some positions and voting was by secret ballot. The members of the Board of Directors for RY2009/2010 are:

President: Stone Wong

President Elect: Cheang

Secretary: PP PT Loo

Treasurer: Lum

Imm. President: IPP Simon Wong

Club Admin. Chairman: PP Alex Chan

Service Project Chairman: PP Johnson Pang

TRF Chairman: PP Yok Kee

Membership Dev. Chairman: Cheang

Public Relation Chairman: Su May

As IPP Rosemarie is fighting a battle with cancer, Cheras Rotarians expressed their interest to support her in this difficult time.

PP Edward suggested sending a rose a day to her in hospital, together with inspirational messages. PP Yok Kee recommended visiting her personally to give morale support. PP Susan volunteered to establish a timetable so that Rosemarie will get visitors on a regular basis.

 CHERAS BULLETIN

RY 2008/09 ISSUE 6

Rotary Club Of Cheras, District 3300 Malaysia

 

 

 

WHAT'S NEW  (@ 22/10/08)

 

Happy 12^th Anniversary RC Cheras

RC Cheras will be 12 years old on October 23. Rotarians, former Rortarians, spouses and guests celebrated this anniversary at Bankers Club.

Outstanding Cleaner receives Vocational Service Award

Encik Saiful Abdullah, a cleaner at Fitness First, a fitness centre at Leisure Mall, Cheras won RC Cheras' 2008 Vocational Service Award. His outstanding work in keeping the fitness centre clean and tidy captured the attention of the centre manager as well as many of 4,000 odd members.

For his dedication to his vocation, President Simon awarded the young cleaner with a certificate and cash incentive of RM400.

Welcome back Chartered President

 

After a very long absence, RC Cheras Chartered President Dato' Dr Lim Thuan Seng came to celebrate the club's 12^th anniversary. He was also invited as a guest speaker on the subject of ‘Dengue and Chikungunya'.

Insight into dengue and chikungunya

Chartered President Dato' Dr Lim, a specialist in immunology, gave Rotarians and guests an overview of the dengue and chikungunya diseases. Viruses spread by mosquitoes cause the two illnesses. Symptoms for both ailments include headache, joint pain and fever. However, chikungunya being self-limiting is not life threatening compared with dengue.

Dato' Dr Lim explained that there is no vaccine for the two diseases. Prevention called for everyone to play their part to reduce places for mosquito breeding. All home owners are advised to check their garden and potted plants. The local authorities will only fog affected areas. He noted that infected patients must also ensure that mosquitoes do not bite them again.

Sister Club Trang's Matching Grant approved

President Simon announced that our sister club, Rotary Club of Trang, Thailand has received approval for a matching grant by Rotary Foundation. The funds will go to their community service project for eye and cataract operations. Following earlier pledges, PP Yoke Kee will contribute US$3,000 to the project.

Triple Celebrations

Cheras Rotarians enjoyed a triple celebration with the birthday of RC Cheras, birthday of PP Johnson and the wedding anniversary of PE Stone Wong (all in October). The good company and delicious cake marked a very special occasion.

UPCOMING EVENT

 

74^th District 3300 Conference

January 2-4, 2009

Syuen Hotel, Ipoh

 

 

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 CHERAS BULLETIN

RY 2008/09 ISSUE 5

Rotary Club Of Cheras, District 3300 Malaysia

 

 

 

WHAT’S NEW

 

First Fireside (26/9/08)

The first fireside for the Rotary Year was hosted by Rtn Chia Hark Keong and wife at his residence in Sg Long. All spouses and children had a good time with the great food and company.

 

Rotarians were also fortunate to learn new ideas about improving New Generation service from two experienced Rotarians PP Henry Soh (RC Ampang) and Mahendran (RC Seri Petaling). They highlighted the importance of boosting the self confidence of Interact Club members by guiding their activities and acknowledging their contribution to their parents and school headmaster.

 

Guest Speaker Talk on Estate Planning (17/9/08)

Ms Adeline Cheah, senior professional estate planner with Top Wealth Master Sdn Bhd (part of Rockwills) gave a talk on estate planning. She gave a good overview of the inheritance structure for both single and married persons, the importance of having a will as well as business value protection.

 

First Guest Cocktail & Joint Meeting with RC Metro KL (10/9/08)

As part of our membership drive, the first Guest Cocktail for RY 2008/2009 was held at Bankers Club. It was made livelier with a joint meeting with members from RC Metro KL. Besides a display of RC Cheras activity banners, President Kent Leong (RC Metro KL) and Rtn Su May gave inspiring accounts on why they joined Rotary Club.

 

TRF Seminar (7/9/08) President Simon together with 5 members (PP Susan, PE Stone, PP Alex, Rtn Su May and Rtn Lum) attended the The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Seminar organized by the Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise at the Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club, Kuala Lumpur. The club sponsored the fees for members as a form of encouragement to learn about Rotary. The highlight was an overview of The Rotary Foundation & Rotary's Future Vision Plan'by RRFC Fong Hoe Beng. Although not finalized, there are plans to change the nature and scope of matching grants. Other topics were on Fund Development & Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY); GSE & Polio Eradication, and Matching Grants.

 

DG Visit (26/8/08)

DG Dr Rajindar Singh and spouse PP Surendra Kaur paid a visit to our club. Dr Rajindar met with members of our Interact Club (Tsun Jin school) members, the Board of Directors and Club members. This was followed by dinner and fellowship where Dr Rajindar shared many suggestions on how to improve the club..

 

AG Visit (13/8/08)

Assistant Governor (AG) Bina R Sodhy (Group 11) visited our club to brief us on the necessary preparations for the upcoming visit by District Governor (DG) on 26/8/08.

 

 

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 CHERAS BULLETIN

RY 2008/09 ISSUE 4

Rotary Club Of Cheras, District 3300 Malaysia

 

 

 

WHAT’S NEW

 

Finalised Budget

PP Susan Tu summarised on the budget required by the various Chairmen for various activities under Club, Public Relations, Rotary Foundation and Membership Development. The total funding for such activities can be matched with our annual RM1,000 per member fund raising/contribution.

Budget required under Service Projects, especially the major Library project

For Sunbeam orphanage centre (via matching grants) is prepared by PP Yok Kee.

 

Motivation to participate at District seminars

Membership Development & The Rotary Foundation

The club has decided to motivate members, especially new members, to participate in District seminars and training by appointing certain members to attend and sponsoring the fees. They will then give a summary of such seminars at our club meeting.

Upcoming Guest Cocktails

Following our earlier success, effective September, monthly Guest Cocktails are being planned to increase publicity for the club and attract new members. Extra funding for meals and printing of English and Chinese flyers are already budgeted.

 

CLUB MATTERS 

 

Attendance Meeting 30/7/08	RC Cheras – 8
Present	Simon, Susan, Su May, Stone, Alex Chan, Johnson, Chia, PT Loo
Treasurer
Fines
Birthdays/Anniversaries

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Appreciation dinner for Installation hosted by President Simon on 16/8/08

 

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 CHERAS BULLETIN

RY 2008/09 ISSUE 3

Rotary Club Of Cheras, District 3300 Malaysia

 

 

WHAT’S NEW

 

New President’s Goals

President Simon noted the importance of achieving the District’s goal of maintaining an effective club with improved membership, good service projects, support for The Rotary Foundation and encouraging members to participate beyond the club level. He is aiming at a 75% target for attendance for club meetings.

Earlier Assistant District Governor (AG) and District Governor (DG) Visits

Due to rescheduling, the dates for the visit of the AG and DG have been brought forward. AG’s visit is on 13/8/08 while DG is expected on 26/8/08. The club will be planning the programme and reports for the two visits.

Secretary Susan Tu noted that the club needs to submit the attendance report and Club Admin Director has to prepare the calendar of events.

Upcoming Service Projects

PP Yok Kee, as the Service Projects Director announced plans to meet every first Saturday of the month to discuss about service projects.

He noted that a donation of RM10,000 each from President Simon and himself respectively for the Sunbeam Library Project – the major community project for this year.

Other projects in the pipeline are:

• International Service – Sister Club Trang, Thailand eye surgery project
• Vocational Service – Visit to a factory in Malacca
• New Generation Service – More active role in Tsun Jin School Interact Club

 

CLUB MATTERS 

 

Attendance Meeting 30/7/08	RC Cheras – 11
Present	Simon, Susan, Su May, Stone, Alex Chan, Johnson, Toh Sang, Chia, Dr Kong, Fibre, Yok Kee
Treasurer
Fines
Birthdays/Anniversaries

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Appreciation lunch hosted by Rtn Fibre on 6/8/08

• Appreciation dinner for Installation hosted by President Simon on 16/8/08

• Joint Inter-Club Meeting under Club 11 at Bukit Tinggi on 1/8/08

• Membership Development & Retention Seminar on 3/8/08 at Royal Selangor Club, KL 8.30am-1pmV

 

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 CHERAS BULLETIN

RY 2008/09 ISSUE 2

Rotary Club Of Cheras, District 3300 Malaysia

 

 

WHAT’S NEW

 

Huge delegation of visitors from Taiwan Sister Club

President Caneo of RC Yuan Lin Central, Taiwan led a 16-member strong delegation to visit RC Cheras. They planned the trip to KL in conjunction with RC Cheras Installation Dinner on July 18, 2008.

Incoming President Rtn Simon extended his welcome to RC Yuan Lin and thanked them for taking time off to attend the forthcoming Installation Dinner. He noted the warm friendship and continuing good support that both clubs have maintained since 1996.

The Taiwanese together with their spouses wasted no time in renewing ties with our members. Warm hellos and handshakes plus call cards were exchanged when members from both clubs attended the regular Wednesday meeting at Bankers Club.

Besides welcome speeches and introduction of members, a series of gifts were exchanged between the two sister clubs. The meeting was followed by discussions on the matching grant for RC Cheras’ major community project this year. After dinner and talks, the group adjourned for fellowship and a karaoke session.

Major Community Project - Library for Sunbeams Home orphans

Incoming President, Rtn Simon briefed all Rotarians about the major community project identified during his tenure as Club President. The project involves the gift of 8 computers and a library for about 90 orphans at SunbeamS Home in Cheras.

 

CLUB MATTERS 

    

Attendance Meeting 16/7/08	RC Cheras –16 Anns – 5 Guests – 16
Present	Simon, Susan, Su May, Stone, PT Loo, Alex Chan, Johnson, Toh Sang, Chia, Lum, Dr Kong, Shireen, Fibre, Bernard, Wai Koon, Yok Kee,
Treasurer
Fines
Birthdays/Anniversaries	Chia’s Birthday

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Joint Inter-Club Meeting under Club 11 at Bukit Tinngi on 1/8/08

• Membership Development & Retention Seminar on 3/8/08 at Royal Selangor Club, KL 8.30am-1pm

 

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CHERAS BULLETIN

RY 2008/09 ISSUE 1

 Rotary Club Of Cheras, District 3300 Malaysia

 

 

WHAT’S NEW

 

Two ‘Maidens’ at first Meeting for Rotary Year 08/09

 

President Simon gave his  maiden speech thanking everyone present for their support and asking for continued co-operation among all members during his term of office. Rtn Lum also made his debut as the new Sargeant-At-Arma . Both did a splendid job.

 

New directions under  CLP

 

PP Susan gave the members a briefing on the new leadership focus  under the Club Leadership Programme (CLP).  Under the new structure, there are 5 areas of focus – club administration, membership development, public relations, service projects and Rotary Foundation.  The four avenues of service come under the portfolio of Service Project.

 

Congratulations to RC Cheras – 2 District Awards!

 

 PP Toh Sang and Rtn Len represented RC Cheras to receive the Membership Development Award and Presidential Citation at the District Award Night on June 28.

 

Gearing up for 13^th Installation Dinner

 

Rtn Stone, the organising chairman for the forthcoming installation dinner for the new Board of Directors on July 18  discussed the proposed dinner programme with members. Extra planning was needed to welcome Rotarians from sister clubs in Thailand and Taiwan.

 

CLUB MATTERS 

Attendance Meeting 2/7/08	RC Cheras –11 Guests/Ann – None
Present	Simon, Susan, Su May, Stone, PT Loo, Alex Chan, Johnson, Toh Sang, Chia, Lum, Dr Kong
Treasurer
Fines
Birthdays/Anniversaries

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

• Joint Inter-Club Meeting under Club 11 at Bukit Tinngi on 1/8/08
   
• Membership Development & Retention Seminar on 3/8/08 at Royal Selangor Club, KL  8.30am-1pm

 

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