1. Vol 18 Number 35 SELAMAT PAGI 24 April 2010
April is Magazine Member's Contribution
Month A TURN OF THE ROTARY WHEEL
THE 76TH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
SUNWAY LAGOON RESORT
17 - 18 April 2010
The Rotary logo is a wheel and at the
recently held 76th District Assembly,
the wheel turns another cycle. The
delegates from RCBKS were incoming
directors for RY 2011/12 Secretary
Ghaurry, Treasurer Sunny, Club Admin
Karen,Service Projects Graham,
Rotary Leader is a multimedia, online Membership Chairman James Cheong,
publication featuring practical Jeremy and yours truly.
information and links to help club and
district officers meet the challenges The incoming District Governor Lim Kok Beng
they face every day. receives his badge of office and explains to
the Assembly incoming RI President, Ray
Current club presidents and district Klinging-Smith’s vision and theme. He
governors who have provided accurate reported Pres. Ray’s wish for a briefly stated
theme that would fulfill two objectives: the first Relaxing the tired muscles!
e-mail addresses to RI via Member
Access receive Rotary Leader to explain Rotary to non-Rotarians, and the
automatically, but any Rotarian may second to validate our work for Rotarians. The words he selected to describe
subscribe to this publication at any Rotary’s current mission and to highlight our achievements and what we do best
time. Club presidents-elect, district are the year’s theme: Building Communities — Bridging Continents.
governors-elect, club secretaries,
district committee chairs, and Incoming DG Kok Beng added that Pres. Ray’s idea of “brief” is that we should be
assistant governors are especially able to explain Rotary to a stranger in the time it takes for an elevator ride. Implied
encouraged to subscribe. There is no in this search is the urgent need for Rotary to bring in new members. In response
cost to subscribe to Rotary Leader . DG Kok Beng has challenged District 3300 to raise our membership from the
Rotary Leader is published in eight current 1,700 to 2,000 in the year ahead.
languages - English, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, DG’S BANQUET
Portuguese, and Spanish. Rotary
Leader is an online-only publication; The Assembly was not without its lighter moments. The evening of 17 April saw
print copies are not available for sale. the DG’s banquet held at the Grand Dorsett’s Grand Ballroom. The organizing
Send questions, comments, or article committee managed to dig up some of DG Kok Beng’s history and made a
ideas for Rotary Leader to hilarious sideshow of it. It was all in good fun and so the DG took it in good spirit.
rotary.leader@rotary.org.
The evening was graced by the Rt Hon Ong Tee Keat, Ministry of Transport. YAB
FYI - In order to subscribe, all you have Ong is an Honorable Member of RC Pudu. He paid tribute to Rotary noting how
to do is enter your “email address” and harmoniously the presidency passed from year to year unlike in Politics. This
click “submit” at the original web-page observation drew loud applause from the Grand Ballroom.
is below:
Three of us, James Cheong, Ghaurry and me, found ourselves at a 1Malaysia
http://www.rotary.org/en/ table with RC Metro Kuantan and RC Kampung Baru. We had good camaraderie
MediaAndNews/Newsletters/ and more than that a very decent menu. After the spread we had during the last
RotaryWorld/Pages/ridefault.aspx Conference held at the same venue, expectations ran rather low. So the improved
meal was a welcome surprise.
....by PE Poay Lim

2. LAST WEEK'S SPEAKER
ATTENDANCE
Guest: Mr David Fong
Reverend Aru, guest of Yoke Leong -Innovation
Attendance: 60% Fines: = David, who is currently the chairman of
the Malaysia Venture Capital & Private
equity Assoc. presented a talk on
'Innovation". Innovation is a new way of
Announcements
doing something or “new stuff that is
made useful”. It refer to an incremental
An EGM was held and the proposed emergent or radical and revolutionary
budget by the District for RY 2010/11 changes in thinking, products, processes, or organizations. In many fields, such as the
was adopted. PE Poay Lim was also arts, economics and government policy, something new must be substantially different
appointed as the Club Elector to vote to be innovative. In economics the change must increase value, customer value, or
at the District Assembly. producer value. The goal of innovation is positive change, to make someone or
something better. Innovation leading to increased productivity is the fundamental source
Club Service of increasing wealth in an economy.
- The Fireside chat will be at Sri Wang- MEMBERSHIP
saria condo on 14 May'10. It will be an DEVELOPMENT
evening for sharing Rotary Information
with new members. All club members
are also welcome to attend. Here are things your club can do to recruit and
retain younger members who maintain Rotary’s ideals:
- 7 members are participating in the
'Relay for Life 2010'. Cost is $15pp. • Induct several young members at once, instead of recruiting them one at a time A
younger member might feel intimidated or alienated if he or she is the only person
Community Service in that age group in your club.Inducting several younger members at a time can help
them feel more comfortable by giving them an immediate peer group in the club.
- Ee Lay reported that the joint Medical
• Conduct service projects that might appeal more to younger members. Research
Camp project withRC Shah Alam has
conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics determined that younger people
been rescheduled to 9 May'10. We are
don’t do less service work than older people. They determined that 25- to 35-year-
required to source for doctors.
olds do the same amount of service work as 55- to65-year-olds, however younger
people’s work is more likely to focus on areas such as education, sports, and family
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• Recruit Rotaractors, GSE team members, and other Rotary program alumni. Their
- Kong reported the committee has
participation in RI and Foundation programs shows that they already know about
selected a new candidate and two
Rotary’s ideals and are interested in pursuing itsmission.
Rotarians has been appointed as
mentors. The committee has set a • Consider lowering the total cost of membership in your club. Some younger
target of 15 awardees. members have trouble meeting the financial obligations of club membership. To
combat this problem, some clubs have lowered their fees or have a meal only once
Other announcements or twice a month instead of every week.
- Yau reported on the1st Mentor Support • If your club is not interested in lowering the total cost of membership, consider
Group meeting held on Monday at waiving certain fees or expenses for the first year or two. Younger members may be
James Cheong's office. more apprehensive about committing to all of the financial obligations of club
membership since they’re not yet fully invested in Rotary. Once they become
- Steve reminded directors to submit involved in your club and dedicated to Rotary’s mission, they may be more willing
their reports and photos asap for the and able to pay the full amount.
installation souvenir programme.
• Make sure meetings are efficient and productive. Younger members some-times
19th Installation Committee comment that clubs don’t conduct enough projects and activities and that some
clubs mismanage meeting time instead of getting down to business.Younger
Chairman: Steve Robinson members often have competing priorities and are more interested in attending
Installation programme: PE Poay Lim meetings when conducted efficiently.
Treasurer: Sunny Khoo
Venue: Karen Chong • Recruit “up-and-comers,” managers who are on their way to becoming important
Ticket sales: Tan Siew Hwa business and professional leaders. This group of people is often interested in the
Jeremy Ng networking and professional development benefits of Rotary. It is important to get
Emcees: Graham Bennett these people invested in Rotary while young so that they’re already dedicated
Lim Fang Keong Rotarians by the time they reach top-level management, executive status, or an
Ex-officio: President Frances ownership position.
• Be open to the new ideas of younger members. Maintaining the status quo in your
club may bore and discourage them. Younger members will be more likely to stay
in your club if their opinions are valued and appreciated and if they aren’t treated like
junior members.

3. NEXT CHANGE
LEADERSHIP TRAINING 8 May (Sat) 7.30am
CAMP EXPERIENCE Speaker: Adriana Aris
by REF Awardee Topic: USS Nimitz
Darshinii Pannir Selvam
15 May (Sat) 7.30am
Speaker:Tbc
Everyone faces challenges in life.
Some of us overcome them and some
of us might just give up. I was one of CALENDER of EVENTS
them who almost gave up. I was feeling
Board Meeting
quite depressed due to stress in
Date: 6 May 2010
school. To me, it felt as if the whole
world was falling apart. During this
Fireside chat
confused period, my mentor Rtn Karen,
Date: 14 May 2010 @ 7pm
informed me about a leadership
Venue: Sri Wangsaria Condo,
training camp. I was a little reluctant to
Meeting Room (Ground floor)
attend it at first wondering how this camp could change my life? Apparently, I was
wrong. This camp was an eye opener for me.
Medical Camp
th th Date: 13 June 2010
On 15 to 18 March 2010, the Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise organized a 4
Venue: Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam
days 3 nights leadership camp for 52 students from SMK Sri Permata. There were
also a few Rotarians who accompanied us. They were, Rtn Graham, Rtn Dr Yee,
REF Values Education Program
Rtn Dr. Kong, Rtn Karen, and a few others. This camp was sponsored by CIMB
Date: 8 - 9 June 2010
bank and we were trained by EQ Training and Development. First and foremost, I
Venue: SMK Sri Permata
would like to thank the Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise for giving me this
opportunity, CIMB Bank for their kind sponsorship and my mentor, Rtn Karen for Trip to Taiwan -
informing me about this camp. RC Chungli Chung Shing
Anniversary
I have learned many things and gained lots of new experiences through this 4 days Date: 18 - 23 May 2010
3 nights journey. This camp in a way made me put aside all my worries and
problems and made me open my mind into receiving new things. During this Relay for Life 2010
camp, Dr Yee has taught me how to accept challenges in life and not look at it as a Date: 29 - 30 May'10
burden. “Take it like an exam and just try your best to solve it, and if you don't Venue: Bukit Jalil Stadium
succeed, learn from your mistakes,” he said. Many of us might have heard this
phrase but for the first time I actually understood the meaning of it. Therefore, I RCBKS 19th Installation
would like to thank Dr Yee for spending his time and giving me guidance. Date: 26 June 2010 (Sat)
I would also like to thank Dr Kong. I must say that Dr Kong is filled with positive RC Bugis Junction Installation
energy. He looks at things in a positive manner and he inspired me to do so. After Date: 10 July 2010
having a short conversation with him, he made me realize that life doesn’t have to
be so dull, you can always polish it and make it shine if you really want it.
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Futhermore, I would like to thank Mr. Shankar, Mr. Andy and Mr. Selva for inspiring
me. Throughout the camp activities, they instilled many values such teamwork, 24 April (International Service)
overcoming your fear, adapting yourself in different enviroment and always rise up
to challenges. My favorite part of this program which I shall always carry with me is Sargeant-at-arms Sunny
the quote by Napoleon Hill, “I shall be the CAPTAIN of my SOUL”. This quote has Desk Duty Thomas
a very deep meaning and it helps me in many ways when I practice it. After the Introducer -
camp. I started taking charge of my life. In other words, being empowered. Thank Speaker -
Fines Teng Yoong
I realize that keeping the mind positive is something I can plan. There are a few
things that I would like to share with all of you on how I keep my mind positive and
8 May (New Generation)
calm. For instance:
Before I go to bed, I allow myself a few minutes to review my day. What are the Sargeant-at-arms Ghaurry
things that made me happy? And have Icompleted my task for the day? I asked Desk Duty Poay Lim
myself these questions. If I did, I would congratulate myself for doing a specta- Introducer Jeremy
cular job. At first, I find this habit quite “funny” but guess what? it actually works! Thank Speaker Elsie
Fines Graham
Then, I review those things that did not go so well. For example, I missed a
dateline or I had a bad day with a friend. I would plan to improve those areas
tomorrow. I learn the lessons I can find for that particular day and think how can I Visit our Blog @
make it better and then put a lid on it. I turn my back on the past and look forward http:// rotaryclubbks.
for tomorrow. I will picture how my day is going to be. blogspot.com
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4. Board of Directors 2009/10 District NEWS
President District Awards & Handover Night
Frances Po
21731618(0) Towards the end of each Rotary year, an evening is set aside for the DistrictAwards
Night. Each award given out is truly worth all the effort, hard work and commitment
President Elect by the relevant clubs and members. It will be a recognition, meaningful and which
Tan Poay Lim the club members will truly be proud to have earned. Such projects that had been
77277127(0) successfully carried out, for the objectives with which they have done so and the
results are that they have realized and made beneficial to the communities as
Immediate Past President/PR well as put a smile on the faces of those concerned.
Elsie Low
77281807(0) Venue:Royal Selangor Club, Dataran Merdeka
Date; 12th June'10 @ 7.30pm
Vice President/Membership Director Cost: RM 90
Dr Sanjay Doshi
23008030(0)
Leadership Camp
Honorary Secretary ......continue
Cecelia Matuya
56342870(0) My day might not turn out as smooth as I planned but at least it is not a disaster. I
thank God for that. The thought of reflection here is “If we plan our life well, there
Honorary Treasurer will be no regrets.”
PP Graham Bennett
012-2918619 Besides that, I would like to thank all the students of SMK Sri Permata for being
friendly and for accepting Ou Young Yu Xin and I as one of them. They also gave
Club Service Director their full coorporation when I was the leader of my team on the second day. We
PP Karen Chong became good friends and we still keep in touch. I would also like to thank Yu Xin
012-2893380 for sharing some tips on how to study.
Vocational Service Director Lastly, I would like to thank my mum for permitting me to attend this camp.
PP CY Fong
78032276(0) I consider myself lucky to have attended this camp and had the chance to attain
experience and knowledge from very experience people. I have made the choice
Community Service Director to have a better life by having a good start. “A BETTER START, A BETTER LIFE”.
Ho Ee Lay
019-3395688
District 3300 Sister Clubs
International Service Director
Susan Lim District Governor Leslie Salehuddin RC Bugis Junction [D 3310]
012-2325860 03-61424628 (0) 03-61424058(Fax) Saturday, 08:00 am
dgles0910@gmail.com Hotel Inter-Continental
New Generation Director 80 Middle Road, Singapore
Ghaurry Assistant Governor Veiven Goon
23003757(O) 03-79805529(0) 03-79813514(Fax) RC ChiangmaiThinthaingam[D 3360]
vgoon@streamyx.com Thursday, 12.00 noon
Rotary Foundation Chairman International Center
PP Sunny Khoo Rotary Clubs in Group 9 Chiangmai University, Thailand
22849089(O) Ampang
Bukit Kiara Sunrise RC Chungli Chung Shing [D 3500]
Bulletin Committee KL West Thursday, 12.00 noon
Pudu No 4, Ln 10, Gwo-Ti Street
James Lau/ Karen (Editor/Production) Sri Petaling Chungli, Taiwan
Poay Lim (Speaker’s Programme)