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President and members of Apex Club of Kuala Lumpur wishes you all

PONGAL VAZTHUKAL

SANKRANTI SUBAKHANCALU

GONG XI FA CAI

Chinese New Year (also called the Lunar New Year) occurs in the early months of our calendar year, typically January or February and this year falls on January 23rd. This is the first of 15 days of celebration and the start of the Year of the Dragon. Chinese New Year 2012 Chinese New Year is a time to welcome longevity, wealth and prosperity and to eliminate any negative chi from the past. This fourteen day celebration is very symbolic, and has many important do’s and dont’s.

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NEWSLETTER/DINNER NOTICE NO. 1188 & 1189

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PRESIDENT

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SOCIAL DIRECTOR

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TREASURER

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Year of the Dragon In Chinese tradition, each year is dedicated to a specific animal. The Dragon, Horse, Monkey, Rat, Boar, Rabbit, Dog, Rooster, Ox, Tiger, Snake, and Ram are the twelve animals that are part of this tradition. In 2012, the Dragon is welcomed back after the 2011 year of the Rabbit. Each of these animals is thought to bestow their characteristics to the people born in their year.

While the Year of the Rabbit was characterized by calm and tranquility, the Year of the Dragon will be marked by excitement, unpredictability, exhilaration and intensity. The Rabbit imbues people with a sense of cautious optimism, but people respond to the spirit of the Dragon with energy, vitality and unbridled enthusiasm, often throwing all caution to the wind – which can be an unwise move: The Dragon is all about drama but if you take unnecessary risks, you may find yourself starring in your own personal tragedy. The Dragon’s Personality

People born under the Dragon are passionate, brave and self-assured. At their best they are pioneering spirits; at their worst, they epitomize the old adage: Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Dragons are generous with their resources, a tendency that at its most negative can reflect a foolhardy attitude towards money. But Dragons in general are blessed with good fortune. They are smart, enterprising and have a wicked sense of humor. They have a natural flair for fashion and are the people to consult if you want to catch up on the latest trends. This Chinese New Year 2012 ushers in the Water Dragon. Water exerts a calming influence on the Dragon’s innate fire. Water Dragons are more open to other people’s opinions than other Dragons which give them the ability to channel their personal charisma into real leadership qualities. Famous celebrities born in under the Dragon include John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Al Pacino, Marlene Dietrich and Matt Dillon. The Dragon’s lucky color is yellow. The Dragon and Love Dragons are passionate. They fall in love quickly – and out of love just as quickly. Their charisma and charm is an immense draw to people of the opposite sex whose attention and admiration they crave. Though they have a tendency to treat love like a game, they can settle down when they meet the right partner, someone who’s strong enough not to be bowled over by the Dragon’s flamboyant, independent and stubborn personality. The Dragon’s ideal partners are the Rat, the Monkey, and the Rooster: The Rat is practical, observant and resourceful, able to help the Dragon when extravagant promises have backed the Dragon into a corner. The Monkey is just as popular as the Dragon, curious, intellectual and fun-loving, one of the few personalities the Dragon doesn’t mind sharing the spotlight with. The Rooster can give the Dragon a run for the money on the fashion-forward front; attractive, well-groomed, fiercely loyal and committed to honesty, the Rooster serves as the Dragon’s reality check, keeping the Dragon from making promises that he or she can’t keep. The Dragon and Wealth Dragon years are lucky for anyone thinking of starting a business or initiating a new project of any sort because money is easier to come by for everyone, whether it’s earned, borrowed or received as a gift. Consequently we can expect the economic downturn to ease up a bit in the coming year. Fortunes can be made but they can also be lost: Keep in mind like all good things, the Year of the Dragon will come to an end and you will be held accountable for unreasonable extravagances. Dragons do well in professions that give them the ability to function somewhat autonomously. They make excellent sales people, publicists, political campaigners, lawyers, real estate brokers, actors and politicians.

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CCoommmmuunniittyy SSeerrvviicceess PPrroojjeecctt aatt GGuuaa MMuussaanngg oonn 2200 NNoovveemmbbeerr 22001111 The club had another successful service project in Gua Musang on Sunday, 20 November 2011 with Lions Serdang. ASM Dr Mohanadas and Apexian Kamala took part in this Community Service and treated a total of 76 patients (dental) with Dr Antony from Tawakal Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. Dr Rengaraju, from Gua Musang, incidentally Dr Mohanadas’s old college friend from India, was the organising chairman for this camp. They had a good service project as well as fellowship with the Lions.

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MMeeddiiccaall // DDeennttaall CCaammpp iinn SSeerrddaanngg,, KKuulliimm aanndd SSeerrddaanngg,, PPeennaanngg oonn 1177 –– 1188 DDeecceemmbbeerr 22001111 This medical/dental camps held on 17 and 18 December 2011 in Serdang, Kedah and Georgetown, Penang, Apex Club of Kuala Lumpur with Lions Clubs of Serdang, Selangor; Serdang, Kedah; Kulim & Central Georgetown. ASM Dr Mohanadas and Apexian Kamala took part in this medical camp for dental. They were assisted by their clinic staff, guest apexian Mohammed Sitic and Ms Gayatri. Dr Apple Chin from Penang International Dental College (PIDC) was present at both camps. PIDC also participated in the Serdang medical/dental camp with 10 final and year 4 students, and 2 senior lecturers, Dr James P Chacko and Dr. Ramanathan R. A total of 550 patients were attended to at both camps of which 175 were dental patients. Apex Club of Kuala Lumpur sponsored extractions, fillings, medication, advice and toothpaste (sponsored by Summit) for children. The Lions Clubs arranged for our accommodation for 2 nights at homestay bungalows in Kulim and SO hotel in Penang for both of us and Mohamed Sitic. Fellowship was excellent and breakfasts, lunches and dinners were provided. Thanks and appreciation: The club members would like to thank President Lion Allan Tang of Lions Club of Serdang, Selangor, Lion Khoo Peng Chuan from Lions Club of Serdang, Kedah and Lion Jennifer Kim (Cabinet Secretary) from Lions Club of Georgetown Central for their invitation to Apex KL to participate. Appreciation to Dr Apple Chin, Ms Lau Kah Vin and Mr Chong Chun Woei for participating at both service projects. Appreciation also to Apexian Mike Ong from Apex Club of Penang, who conveyed his best wishes and apology for not being able to attend as Apex Club of Penang were busy with their own service project.

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It was a pleasure having LG TM Kumar from Apex Club of Kuantan, Apexian David Pan (Apex Club of Petaling Jaya and Apexian Antonio (Tony) Sangrador from Apex Club of Iloilo City, Philippines together with his wife, Valerie and daughter, Nicole. We thank Apexian David for bringing them to our club board cum dinner meeting No. 1188 held on 21 December 2011 at SA Bamboo Curry House, Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. After the meeting we had food fellowship and we thank Apexian Tony for the gifts he handed over to our members. Apexian Tony also highlighted their upcoming Apex National Convention of Philippines in May 2012.

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CONDOLENCE Our heartfelt condolence to Apexian Edward Mai (National IRO) and his family - on the demise of his beloved mother on 17 December 2011.

HOSPITALISATION Apexian C S Naidu and visiting apexian Senguttuvan from India visited Apexian Sathiaseelan of Apex Club of Seremban before his surgery on 19 December 2011. He is recovering after his heart surgery.

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DRUNK TASTER In an alcohol factory the regular taster died and the director was in urgent need of looking for a replacement. A drunkard with ragged, dirty look came to apply for the position. The director of the factory wondered how to send him away. Anyway they tested him. They gave him a glass with a drink. He tried it and said: "It's red wine, a muscat, three years old, grown on a north slope, matured in steel containers." "That's correct", said the boss. Another glass. "It's red wine, cabernet, eight years old, a south-western slope, oak barrels." "Correct." A third glass. ''It's champagne, high grade and exclusive'' calmly said the drunk. The director was astonished. He winked at his secretary to suggest something. She brought in a glass of urine. The alcoholic tried it. "It's a blonde, 26 years old, pregnant in the third month. And if you don't give me the job, I'll name the father!" ………Contributed by Apexian Kamala Mohanadas

WWWHHHEEEEEELLL CCCHHHAAAIIIRRR PPPRRREEESSSEEENNNTTTAAATTTIIIOOONNN The club has donated a wheelchair to L. Vengadasamy, of No. 22, Jalan SG 1/11, Sri Gombak on 16th December 2011. The Club President Apexian Appana presented the wheelchair.

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Our sincere thanks to the following clubs for sending

their dinner notices/circulars:- Apex Club of Malacca Central Apex 40 KL Apex 40 Seremban Apex Club of Radin Mas, Singapore Apex Club of South Toowoomba, Queensland Apex Club of Chinchilla, Queensland Apex Club of Warwick. Queensland

GREETINGS

The President and members of Apex Club of Kuala Lumpur wishes “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to all members and families of the Apex fraternity for the month January 2012.

Thank you all for reading this dinner notice. Please be free to revert on any valuable comments.

Apexian S.Vengadesan Naiker

Apexian Sarasvadhi Naidu News Editors Email: svnaiker@yahoo.com HP: 017-3044426

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Twinned with Apex Club of San Pablo City, Philippines

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“Everyone can be great because anyone can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't even have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve... You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love...” ………..………….Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another.” ……………………………..Erma Bombeck

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To make the ideal of service

the basis of all enterprise

To develop by example a more

intelligent and aggressive

citizenship

To provide a means of forming

enduring friendship rendering

altruistic service and building

better communities

To promote international

understanding and friendship

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FOR GOOD FOOD, FOR GOOD

FELLOWSHIP

AND THE PRIVILEDGE TO SERVE

WE GIVE THANKS

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