Reaching the peak.
Jungle Trekking at Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya.
On Sunday 7th. March 2010 I participated in the above RID3300 event. I heard so much of the place over the years. It is the only green lung left in Petaling Jaya areas. There is a danger that one day the 100 acres green is no more as rapid development is taking place around the area. Citizen got together forming association like "Friend of Bukit Gasing" to hilite the need to preserve the green lung for the future generations.
I was looking forward for some adventure. May be getting lost and of course to be rescued later with blazing  media coverage. That was only my imagination running wild.
Actually the trail is very user friendly. Certain steep slope are actually terraced to help the hikers. There is a look out tower and resting place for hiker to enjoy the view. No wild tiger and not even a leach on sight. After all we are actually is a cosmopolitan area.
All participant we armed with plastic bags and we were doing our part in picking up any litters around the place. The trail took me just one hour to conquer. It was fun and I like to do it again with my children next time.

Induction of Muhammad Zahir Sanjay bin Abdullah as Rotarian of RC Kampong Baharu.

Weekly meeting on Wed 24th Feb 2010 saw yet another Rotarian being inducted to RC Kampong Baharu.
Rotarian Muhammad Zahir Sanjay bin Abdullah who is a Company Secretary by profession was introduced by Rotarian Coach Hasril and inducted by Charter President Tuan haji Razali in a simple ceremony witnessed by fellow Rotarians and guests. Presence was Dr.Masitoh GSE candidate, charter member of RC Langkawi Saudara Nizar and Saudara Shaiful Affandi. Warm welcome to our latest member Rotarian Zahir.
Family Outing update. Rtn. Aida informed 22 participants had registered. Minimum target to achieve is 40 to ensure viable so please give your support.

INDUCTION of 17th. Rotarian for Rotary Club of Kampong Baharu.
During weekly meeting Wed 17th Feb 2009 Datin Nor Hafizah Ismail  was inducted as the Rotarian of Rotary Club of kampong Baharu by Vice President Ruzman ( President Dr.Feardaus was away on duty travel).  Rotarian Nor is a lecturer with Uni KL.It was indeed a memorable occasion for her as her spouse Dato' Fauzi was also present to witness the ceremony. Welcome to the Club Datin and we looked forward  for your leadership in providing service to the community.

RCKB Family Outing at Agrotek Garden Resort, Ulu Langat.

Date: In - Fri 26 March 2010, 0200pm

         Out - Sat 27 March 2010, 1200pm

Theme: Back to the nature.

Please block your calendar for RCKB family outing next month. If you need more infos please visit Agrotek website http://www.agrotekresort.net/

The resort is located at Batu 14, Jalan Besar Ulu Langat.

The cost per person is rm150. It include accomodation and meal for 2 days and 1 night.

Organising Chairman for this project is Rotarian Aida. If you have any input to make the stay more interesting please let her know and we will discuss it during our weekly meeting.

 2nd. Interest Meeting in progress.

The birth of a Rotary Club.

The process of chartering a Rotary Club is quite structured. It started with several interest meeting where potential charter members gathered to educate themselves on Rotary movement under the guidance of member of the District Club Extension Committee. A proteem committe is then formed consisting of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The committee meet regularly in order to attract more charter member. The Club then applied to be chartered. If it meet the requirement, it will be given provisional status initially by the District. The club may then start to function under close supervision of the mother club and the District Club Extension Committee. Once the club showed that it can meet all the obligations, the District may then recommend the club to be approved by Rotary International. 

I was fortunate to attend the 2nd. interest meeting in the formation of  Rotary Club of Langkawi at Bella Vista Hotel, Kuah, Langkawi on Saturday 6th. Feb. 2010.  A Proteem Committee had been formed and I looked forward for he chartering of the new club in the near future.

RCKB Family Outing 2010.

A sub-committee has been formed to organise Family Outing. The members of the sub-committee as below;
Organising Chairperson : Rtn. Aida
Secretary : PP Shah
Treasurer : Rtn. Jamil
Coordinator : Rtn. Ismail
Date proposed : Saturday 20th March 2010
Venue : Sungai Tekali Resort, Hulu Langat.
The details on the proposed acticity was posted by Rtn. Aida on RCKB Mailing List last week
http:/www./groups.yahoo.com/group/rckb06
Please block your date for the activity. You will be posted on any new development on this subject.
Meanwhile please feedback any suggestions to the sub-committee. FYI the above was discussed at RCKB weekly meeting 3rd. Feb 2010.

Rumah Jagaan Lambaian Kasih.
On Sunday 30th. Jan. 2010 I accompanied President Dr.Feardaus and Rotarian Ismail to delivered some used furnitures from DG Leslie office to Rumah Jagaan Lambaian Kasih, Lot 2980, Kampung Sungai Pencala, Jalan Damansara. DG Leslie was moving to his new office so had some surplus furnitures. The funitures consist of tables, chairs, book racks, kitchen cabinet and three desktop computers. Ustaz Mustaffa Kamal (hp 013-9115584) was at hand to receive the items.
DG Leslie suggested that RCKB approached CIMB to get some fund to repair the orphanage as it was not in good condition. So RCKBrians lets make this as one of our future project.

Karaoke Competition.

 

District Fellowship Karaoke Competition 2009/2010   &   District Disaster Fund Raising.(23.1.10)
Aftermarth of the Sri Lankan civil war, many innocent children became war orphans. Some were maimed for life. Many unable to led normal life after the lengthy civil war. The purpose of the fund raising was to assist these victims. More than 150 Rotarians and their friends turned up to give their support. The function was held at Holiday Villa Ampang at courtesy of PDG Dato' Jimmy Lim.
Rotarians from RCKB turned up to support their contestant Rotarian Jamil Poniran who belted Engelbert Humperdick number - A Man Without Love. His performance received standing ovation from the crowd. Congratulation Rotarian Jamil eventhough you only won cosolation prize but we are very proud of you for keeping RCKB flag high. It was an excellent fellowship night where we met many Rotarians from the district.

RID 3300 Conference 2010.

 YAB Tan Sri Khalid, Menteri Besar Selangor addressing the Rotarians.
                                                   
                                      Close up of YAB in local enforcement officer uniform.

  RI President's personal representative PDG Mark K Y Wong.
RID 3300 Conference - day 2.
There were several good speakers on the second day. Tan Sri Yong Poh Kon, a former Rotarian spoke on 'PEMUDAH'. He was at one time President of Malaysia Mensa Society. What other credential do you need man. He explained very well why are we lagging behind Singapore in attracting investors. In fact we are behind many of our ASEAN comrades. So cut those red tapes.. potong.. potong habis lah.
PDG Mark was an excellent speaker too. He started by saying "I feel like as if I am coming home" with that kind of remark, of course the crowd like it.
After some waiting the VVIP arrived in spectacular ala millitary uniform. Tan Sri Khalid apologised for wearing wrong uniform and might have given wrong impression of Selangor being a Millitary State. You do not have to worry Tan Sri, we know who you are. You presence and support is more important than anything else. Tan Sri invited Rotarian to play active role in making Malaysia a great country to live in.

Rotary Club Kampong Baharu.

                                           First weekly meeting for 2010 in full session.

                                                             Pennants for Dr.Masitoh.

                                                  This is our token of appreciatioan.
RC Kampong Baharu 1st. weekly meeting 2009.

Venue : Kelab Sultan Sulaiman.
Date : 6th.Jan 2009, Wednesday.
Time : 0800pm - 1000pm.
Present : Dr.Feardaus, Hj.Razali, Helmy, Jamil, Ismail, Shamsuddin, Pathma, Hasril, Jasril, Shah.
Absent : Tariman, Rajagopal, Dato' Sheqal, Aida, Ruzman, Roslan.
Guest : Dr.Masitoh.
Rtn. Jamil gave his proposal for fund raising through golf tournament. It was well received and it was agreed to make it a main project for the 09-10 period. The proceeds should go toward establishing a dialysis centre for Kampong Baharu folks.
Dr.Feardaus presented pennants and cheque rm500 to Dr.Masitoh for her trip to Switzerland in May 2010. She is being sponsored by RCKB for the GSE team to Switzerland.