Vol 19 Number 1 SELAMAT PAGI 3 July 2010

Rotary Information President's Message

In 1949,the RI Board adopted theslogan Every Rotarian an Example toYouth as an expression of commitmentto children and youth in each commu-nity in which Rotary clubs exist.Serving young people has long been animportant part of the youth program.

Youth service projects take many formsaround the world. Rotarians sponsorBoy Scout and Girl Scout troops,athletic teams, centers for disabledchildren, school safety patrols, summercamps, orphanages, recreation areas,safe driving clinics, country fairs, child-care centers and children's hospitals.Many clubs provide vocational counsel-ing, establish youth employmentprograms and promote use of The 4-Way Test. Increasingly, drug/alcoholabuse prevention and AIDS awarenessprojects are being supported byRotarians.

In every instance, Rotarians have anopportunity to be role models andmentors for the young people in theircommunity. One learns to serve byobserving others. As our youths grow tobecome adult leaders, it is hoped eachwill acheive that same desire and spiritto serve future generations.

The slogan accepted over 50 years agois just as vital today.

Every Rotarian anExample to Youth

RCBKS at work

The year ahead is going to be a busy time forus for we have ongoing programmes. Thisfollows from the REF which we have begun.From the enthusiasm that we have generatedthrough the project so far we have everyincentive to keep the momentum going. Theplan to have a session to consider the projectafter granting 15 Education Assistance Awardsis timely. It is the time to assess how we havedone and how we can improve as we moveahead with the programme. The REF WorkingCommittee (RWC) will deliberate thesequestions after granting 15 awards. We havealso scheduled a session led by Yoke Leong as chairman on 17 June toreflect upon “Why the REF matters”.

To take the project ahead by ourselves we will require to raise the funds ifwe are to grant more awards. The mentorship programme will need morevolunteers both from within and from outside the club. So we need to recruitmore members in the year ahead.

The better way, however, is to replicate our work through cooperation. Theidea of working with other Rotary clubs to help them implement theprogramme in their locality is an exciting possibility. It allows us to extendthe benefits of the ideas and programmes we have conceived beyond theKlang Valley and does not require us to be involved hands-on. Even aroundthe capital city, there are far too many needy students for one club to help.It is time to find partners in our programme. Already there has been interestto learn more about our experience.

In the background we have a calendar of events to keep the club fresh andactive as we have always been. I look towards involving as many of us aspossible in fellowship events and club outings. As I have said several timesbefore I joined the RCBKS because of its informality despite being aneffective club. Or should I say for its effective projects despite being soinformal and casual. I dare say that it is also the factor that drew you to theclub as well. So let us work together to keep this club that way.

Yours in Rotary

President Poay Lim RI Theme 2010-11

ATTENDANCE

Visiting Rotarians fromRC Bugis Junction, Singapore:President Nelson YeoAG Kenneth LeowRtn Roger NgRtn Bobby LimRtn Alfred Teo

Attendance: 60% Fines: -

- There will be a club assembly afterthe regular club meeting nextSaturday.

- 9 members are attending RC BugisJunction's installation on 10 July'10.The weekly meeting will be cancelled.

- The 1st Board meeting for RY 2010/11 is on 30 June'10. All boardmembers are reminded to be present.

Announcements

CLUB NEWS

RCBKS welcomes Ng Ann Ann

Member's Contribution

19th Installation of Board of Directors

This morning installation wasdesigned to minimize thebackground work for theorganizing committee andmembers. The simplicity ofthe function helped to keepthe atmosphere light andupbeat. MC Graham helpedus along with a string of hisjokes that varied the rhythm ofthe programme. Our Guest-of-Honour, PDG Dr Joe Rajen-dran, represented DG KB Limat the main table.

We were honoured to have sister club RC Bugis Junction represented by PENelson and his contingent including AG Alex. From Group 7 AG Mani Rajaand RC Danau Desa president Lim Poh Huu were in attendance.

As swan songs go, Frances had a happy tune to sing. The year had gonewell for the club culmi-nating in our winning the six awards on the District’sAwards Night. She paid tribute to her board of directors and other members

who carried out our projects with suchdistinction. Then she brought out thesurprise of the occasion presenting YokeLeong with a PHF in recognition of his role inseeing the REF to its present state. Clearlythe District has noticed our contribution tosociety. Among other awards the Club wonthe Best Voca-tional Service Award [for ourMentorship Workshop], Best Service to

New Generation Award [YouthLeadership Training Camp] and BestCommunity Service Award – merit [REF- A Better Start, A Better Life].

Frances on behalf of the club presentedYoke Leong with what he has termed “avery meaningful recognition”. In returnYoke Leong presented her a BeatleT-shirt. The incoming president in focusing membership development andretention quipped that members should talk to strangers about Rotary as thecasual conversation is an effective recruitment method.

The Guest-of-Honour, Dr Joe, was gracious in his recognition of our club’sachievement over the last Rotary year. He paid a glowing tribute to Francesfor her leadership. To remind him of the occasion the club presented him withour REF T-shirt.

A large cake was wheeledout to celebrate theAnniversary of the club. Andanother Rotary year waslaunched.

Thanks to the OrganisingCommittee under PE Steve,our guests and members formaking it an enjoyablemorning... by Pres Poay Lim

Interactors & Teacher Advisors

We had the pleasure of witnessingthe induction of Ng Ann Ann at ourregular meeting on 19 June 2010.Ann holds the classificationFinancial Services - Credit CardManagement,

We wish Ann a long and fulfillingmembership with RCBKS,

NEXT CHANGE

10 July(Sat)No meeting

17 July(Sat) 7.30amSpeaker: PP Yoke LeongTopic: Why REF matters

24 July(Sat) 7.30amSpeaker: Tbc

KongNiklas - -Jeremy

Sargeant-at-armsDesk DutyIntroducerThank SpeakerFines

CYKaren - -Frances

Duty Roster

CALENDER of EVENTS

3 July (Club Service)

17 July (Vocational Service)

RC Bugis Junction InstallationDate: 10 July 2010

Interact Club Installation/IU DayDate: 31 July 2010Venue: KDU, Bandar Utama

Rotary Foundation SeminarDate: 1 August 2010Venue: De Villa Residence, AmpangHost club: RC KL Di-Raja

District Governor's Official VisitDate: 28 August 2010

President's FellowshipDate: 25 September 2010

76th District 3300 ConferenceDate: 10 - 12 December 2010Venue: Concorde Hotel, KLHost club: RC Pudu

Visit our Blog @http:// rotaryclubbks.blogspot.com

Sargeant-at-armsDesk DutyIntroducerThank SpeakerFines

What did I do on the evening of 28 June 2010?Definitely not watching the Netherlands/SlovakiaWorld Cup game. Instead I had the privilege, alongwith our newest Rotarian, Ann Ann, to attend thelaunching of Kidzcare and a concert entitled “GivingEvery Child A Chance”, at Dewan FilharmonikPetronas . The event was organized by Kidzcare,with various sponsors including the Rotary Clubsof Bandar Utama and Titiwangsa.

This is a concert with a difference – the key highlights are performances byautistic children. Mention the word “autistic” and what is the image thatcomes to you? In my limited exposure to the National Autistic Association ofMalaysia (NASOM), I will usually visualize children with short attentionspan, hyper active and some may have repetitive behaviours.

Can you imagine 25 autistic children coming together to perform in a concertwhich requires vocal and musical co-ordination and not to mention thediscipline to pay attention and stand still for long periods? The composer,Brian John Yim, a young achiever, worked with these children over a periodof 6 months to earn their trust and train them to sing. The children gave arendition of “Show me the way”, a song specially composed for them (byBrian) and 2 other inspiring numbers. The solo performed by Umar Hasfizal,a 12-year old autistic child had the audience enthralled. His voice is pureand he handled the difficult songs “You raise me up” and “I have adream” so beautifully. Clarence Kang is a music genius; after a mere 2years of lessons he was handling the grand piano very smoothly; as if hehas been playing all of his tender years.

During the concert, some of the audience was touched and moved to tears.Many of us left the concert hall convinced that Kidzcare is doing somethingwonderful for these special children; to open up possibilities and exposetheir potential. Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, in her official speechapplauded the use of music as a therapy for autistic children.

So what does Kidzcare aspire to achieve. Mike Plascow, the Founder ofKidzcare, in his speech outlined the grand plans to build a place to cater tothe needs of children afflicted by autism. Many Rotary clubs in District 3300has stepped forward to be a partner in the programme to raise funds.

Not many of us are familiar with the symptoms and manifestation of autism.In an article I read, in this modern day and age, the disorder can bediagnosed and if intervention undertaken early enough, the therapy can helpthe child towards leading a more “normal” life. All of us can do our part tocontribute generously towards making the vision of Kidzcare a reality.

Member's Contribution

kidzcare

Reported by Frances Po

Today's Programme

Club Assembly

Excerpt from the chorus of the song "Show me the way"Love is kind, love is patient

Though you may not understand the way I feelBut you're always there to hold my hands

Your loving arms are there to show me the way.....

PresidentTan Poay Lim77277127(O)

President ElectSteve Robinson+66818336310 (BK)

Immediate Past PresidentFrances Po21731618(O)

Vice PresidentAlvin tan77275822(O)

Honorary SecretaryGhaurry23003757(O)

Honorary TreasurerPP Sunny Khoo22849089(O)

Club AdministrationPP Karen Chong012-2893380

Service ProjectsPP Graham Bennett012-2918619

The Rotary FoundationPP Jeremy Ng012-2186660

Membership DevelopmentJames Cheong78803333(O)

New GenerationGhaurry23003757(O)

RE F ChairmanPP Dr Yee Yoke Leong22824602(O)

Karen (Production)Abdul/Kong (Speaker’s Programme)

Board of Directors 2009/10

Bulletin Committee

RCBKS19th Installation

The Rotary International theme for 2010-11 is BuildingCommunities – Bridging Continents. The theme wasselected with the objectives of explaining Rotary to nonRotarians and validating our work for Rotarians.

To me, the work of Rotarians needs no validation.During my relatively short period in this club we havecollaborated on projects for communities, small andlarge with the Rotary Club of Bugis Junction (Singapore)the Rotary Club of Thingthainam (Thailand) and theRotary Club of Chungli Chung Shin (Taiwan). Locally wehave worked with the Rotary Club of Shah Alam and Klang. In our club wecount amongst our members an Australian, an Englishman, residents fromother parts of the world, and one who regards himself as a global citizen.

This collaboration is not new. It goes back one hundred years in August1910, when Rotary International was brought into being with the firstconvention of Rotary clubs in the world. And say: WE BUILD COMMUNITIESWE BRIDGE CONTINENTS. With this fellow Rotarians and guests pleaserise and lift your glass for a toast to Rotary International.

Dear President Poay Lim,

Thank you very much for your kind words. I would like to share with you myexperience attending your Installation and the way I described it to otherRotarians. It was absolutely wonderful. You have a very Effective club whichis very mature and have the right blend of members.I must pay tribute toyour previous leaders who have established the proper tradition of goodinnovative projects done both locally and internationally and the finecomraderieship among your members which you have built up over theyears. During my year as Governor I had introduced some of your membersto serve in the District and I hope this will continue because as I havementioned, Rotary needs Rotarians such as yours to further the cause ofour Organisation.

I am confident that with your knowledge and the enthusiasim of yourmembers you will have a great year of BUILDING COMMUNITIES ANDBRIDGING CONTINENTS

My Very Best Wishes to you and all your members.

In Rotary ServiceJoe PDG

Em@il from PGD Dr Joe Rajendran

Toast to Rotary International by Rtn Ee Lay