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Rotary Club Diary May 20th - 30th June 2013

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Issue No : 41/2012-13 PUDUBeritaEnjoy your

Programme Today Programme Next Week

Speaker : HE Ambassador Christian Rehren Subject : TBA

ONDUTYDuty Table : Rtn. Elaine TanFellowship : Rtn. VeroniqueFinemaster : PP Michael YeowIntroduce : PP Alex ChangThanking : Rtn. Robert Tan

Speaker : TBA Subject : TBA

ONDUTYDuty Table : Rtn Steven HoFellowship : Rtn Edward LeeFinemaster : Rtn Jeffrey YapIntroduce : PP Michael TungThanking : Rtn Dr. C C Wong

Date Time Programme Venue

May Mon 27 12.45 pm Weekly Meeting Shangri-La Hotel, KL

Wed 29 6.30 pm Incoming/Outgoing Board Royal Lake Club

June Mon 3 12.45 pm Weekly Meeting Shangri-La Hotel, KL

Wed 5 6.30 pm Incoming Club Service Royal Lake Club

Sat 8 2.00 pm Community Service Sri Damansara Club

Mon 10 12.45 pm Weekly Meeting Shangri-La Hotel, KL

Wed 12 6.30 pm New Generation Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club


Tue 18 6.30 pm Vocational Service Royal Selangor Golf Club

Wed 19 6.30 pm International Service Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club


Wed 26 6.30 pm Incoming/Outgoing Board Royal Lake Club

Sat 29 7.00 pm Fellowship Dinner Rtn Tenny’s Residence

Sun 30 7.00 pm Installation Dinner Shangri-La Hotel

FUTUREROTARYEVENTS

DTTS – District Team Training Seminar

29/6/13 Saturday, 7.00 pmSister Clubs’ Fellowship Dinner, Rtn. Tenny Lee’s Residence

30/6/13 Sunday, 7.00 pm PRC Installation Shangrila Hotel, KL


President's Message

My dear Pudu Rotarians,

Last week we re-scheduled our meeting to an evening dinner and we had some wonderful fellowship with Rotarians from RC Danau Desa and RC Cheras. Sometimes a break from the usual schedule is a welcome break from the routine.

I am particularly pleased to see PDG KB Lee, IPP Dato’ Steven Oon, PP Dato’ Jasani, PP Ken Ong and Rtn. Chinniah for making the special effort to come for the evening meeting. A number of our Rotaractors were also able to make it for the evening meeting as some have offices around Shangri-La Hotel.

I wish to thank all who braved the rush hour traffic to attend the meeting. In actual fact, it depends on whether which part of town you are coming from? As most traffic will be leaving the city, it would be useful to have evening meetings so that you can have a smooth journey into the city while most people are leaving the city.

As this Rotary year comes to a close very soon, please make the special efforts to come participate in the remainder of events that have been planned. While one can be a member of a Rotary Club, the honor of being a Rotarian is something that the individual must earn for himself.

I look forward to seeing some of our members who may have been busy with work lately. We want you to know you are missed. Come join us for other Rotary events or committee meetings so that you can benefit and enjoy the fellowship with other club members. Also, we seek you strong hands to help us with the remainder of the projects for this Rotary year.

Until we meet again – peace be unto you.

In Rotary Service,

AaronOngLaiHuatPresident RY 2012/13

CASEOFE-BULLETIN

We will be passing a Club Resolution early next month with regards to the doing away the current format of the bulletin and adopting the e-bulletin format. The chief consideration is of course the cost of producing the current format of the bulletin which has become prohibitive the last few years and a drain on the Club resources. There is no doubt members are feeling the pinch and levy on members has gone up more and more. Still despite the levy the deficit continues and revenue must come from donations or advertisements, both of which are harder and harder to come by especially with the economy being in the state it is in presently.

The proposed e-Bulletin is not without cost as there are some basic cost to bear. And if the proposal to support the e-Bulletin with photocopies there will be additional cost. Nevertheless the amount is very much less than now and will lessen the burden of the Club.

The question in mind is: who is going to administer the e-Bulletin? Who is going to be the editor and provide the editorial and pages content? What about the photographs and their captions? Etc

The change is definitely dramatic as it will change the way information is disseminated in the Club. The Club has had the hard copy bulletin for many many years and many will definitely miss it if it gone. Still the Club must progress and making use of the Internet is one of them. We must make use of modern tools available. Most in the Club is net savvy and it will be a habit to surf it for Club news. For those who don’t they can perhaps turn to the less presentable photocopies but nevertheless still get some club news.

One other way of getting club information is participation. If members participate actively or meet each other frequently, then getting club information is not a problem. After all there is also a cost saving.

This move to e-Bulletin is a one way ticket as it will see us dispensing the excellent services of our current supplier. It probably will be a point of no return. We must be grateful and seen to be so. The new BOD and even the current one should do the needful gesture.

There are pros & cons of the conversion and members can trash it out on the June general meeting.

Best Wishes!

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Dear Pudu Rotarians,

Please kindly be reminded to present yourself with family members to support the RY 2012/13 RRI Game event at 8am 25th May, 2013 Saturday @ Methoists Boy School, KL.

The following rotarians have confirmed their attendance:

1. President Aaron Ong 2. PP Ng Sim Bee 3. PP Gary Lim 4. PE Alex Chang 5. CT Heng 6. Laura 5. Daisy Chew 7. Patrick Lee 8. Veron 9, Tenny Lee 10. Steven Ho 11. Asok& Ann 12. Robert Tan 13. Mok Sin & Ann 14. Sandy Soh 15. Jeffrey Yap 16. Brandon

Here attached the RRI Game event programs:

7.00am - 8.15am Registration 8.15am - 8.30am Speech by OC / rotaractors 8.30am - 8.45am Speech by President Aaron 9.00am - 12.00pm RRI games 12.00pm - 1.00pm lunch and fellowship

See you all there!

Rtn Laura

TooBusyforaFriend.....

One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.

Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down.

It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.

That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.

On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. ‘Really?’ she heard whispered. ‘I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!’ and, ‘I didn’t know others liked me so much,’ were most of the comments.

Pudu Club News No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn’t matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.

Several years later, one of the students was killed in Vietnam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature.

The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last one to bless the coffin.

As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. ‘Were you Mark’s math teacher?’ he asked. She nodded: ‘yes.’ Then he said: ‘Mark talked about you a lot.’

After the funeral, most of Mark’s former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark’s mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak with his teacher.

‘We want to show you something,’ his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket ‘They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it.’

Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark’s classmates had said about him.

‘Thank you so much for doing that,’ Mark’s mother said. ‘As you can see, Mark treasured it.’

All of Mark’s former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, ‘I still have my list. It’s in the top drawer of my desk at home.’

Chuck’s wife said, ‘Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.’

‘I have mine too,’ Marilyn said. ‘It’s in my diary’

Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. ‘I carry this with me at all times,’ Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued: ‘I think we all saved our lists’

That’s when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.

The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day. And we don’t know when that one day will be.

So please, tell the people you love and care for, that they are special and important. Tell them, before it is too late.

Fillers


GuestSpeaker :MR. ALAA MOHAMED Subject :HOME & PERSONAL SECURITY

Pudu News

Acting SAA Rtn. Mok Sin on behalf of President Aaron Ong called the meeting to order at 7.15 pm. He later introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests. He later also led in the singing of the National Anthem and proposed the loyal toast.

Rtn Mok Sin led in the singing of the National Anthem and then proposed the Loyal Toast to His Majesty Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.

The finemaster was IPP Dato’ Steven Oon.

He fined all the members RM2 each who braved the traffic jam to attend the evening meeting.

President Aaron was fined RM2 for leading the Club for the past 11 months.

Rtn Daisy was fined RM2 for posting a number of notices on Whatsapp.

All members who invited a guest were fined RM2.

Rtn Tenny was fined RM2 for wearing a stylishly fashionable red dress.

Rtn Veronique was fined RM2 for her new China doll look.

Rtn Laura was fined RM2 for promoting a lubricant before the meeting.

Rtn C T Heng and PP Albert Lim were fined RM2 for doing a good job at the duty table.

PP Gary Lim, PP Tai Chin Peow and Rtn Patrick Lee were fined RM 2 for going to the pub before the meeting.

Rtn Elaine was fined RM5 for soliciting fellowship bottles from every member.

PDG K B Lee was fined RM2 for wearing a polka dot bow tie.

Rtn Robert Tan was fined RM2 for taking photos for the BOD.

Rtn K A Kumar was fined RM2 for interrupting the fine session.

Record of Meeting on 20th May 2013

Club Proceedings

VISITINGROTARIANS

Name Club

President Paramesh R C Danau DesaPP Lim Poh Huu R C Danau DesaRtn Rina Goon R C Danau DesaRtn William Beh R C Danau DesaPP S R Cheang R C CherasRtn Kedar R C Kahapur Sunrise

VISITINGROTARACTORS

Name Club

President Alyson Soo Rotaract Club of PuduPP Rose Mah Rotaract Club of PuduPP Yeoh Siew Peng Rotaract Club of PuduRtc Chen Hung Rotaract Club of Pudu

GUESTS

Name Host

Ms Lim PE Alex ChangMr Rakboom PP K H Low

Name Host

Mr Munusamy PP Gary LimMr Curian Leow Rtn Daisy ChiuAnn May Lee Rtn Mok SinMr Alaa Mohamed ClubMs Sally Ennes Club

STATISTICS

Visiting Rotarians : 6Guests : 11Club Members : 23

TotalPresent : 40

COLLECTIONS

Birthdays / Anniversaries / Fines : RM 93.00Paying Diners : RM 350.00Raffles & Others : RM 120.00

Total : RM563.00

AttheHeartofaHumanitarian

Gary Huang is one of the few Asians to assume the post of Rotary International president, writes Aneeta Sundararaj

As a 17-year-old youth leader, you’re impressed with the work done by members of a particular international organisation. While you may consider working with the organisation when you leave

This is what happened to Gary Huang. Next year, Huang, 68, will be the first Taiwanese to become president of Rotary International, an international service organisation which aims to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world

During his whistle-stop trip to Malaysia recently, he says: “I was invited to a lunch in Taipei. It was the first time I had to eat using a fork and knife. And all around me were people I’d only seen on TV.”

He pauses, then adds: “At that time, it was still black and white TV. These people were business leaders. I thought they would talk business, but all they talked about was service and how to help people improve their lives. I knew I wanted to be part of that organisation.”

Huang’s active involvement with the Rotary Club began after he completed his undergraduate and post- graduate degrees in the US. “I majored in Insurance Coverage and Business Administration,” he says. Back in Taiwan, he started out as an underwriter and, in time, rose to become the chairman of Taiwan Sogo Shinkong Security Co., Ltd., Shin Kong Real Estate Service Co., and P.S. Insurance Agency.

“One day, my client invited me to one of the Rotary Club’s meetings. I remembered this group from before and I was determined to become a member.”

However, his application was turned down three times and the excuse given was that he was too young. This went on for several months until his application was finally approved. THE ROTARIAN

A Rotary member since 1976, Huang has been its club president, district governor, foundation trustee, international director and vice-president. For his efforts, he has been awarded multiple awards from the National Civic Service Award by the Federation of Non-Profit Associations and the Outstanding Community Service Award by the Ministry of the Interior R.O.C to Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award and Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service.

Huang attributes part of his success to being multi-lingual. “I can speak in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese lingo (similar to Hokkien).” That said, he illustrates his work by referring to projects carried out in a country where hardly any Mandarin, Cantonese or Taiwanese is spoken — India.

A major project was to eradicate polio. According to Huang, Rotary clubs worldwide have contributed more than US$1.2 billion (RM3.58 billion) towards ending polio, with Rotary clubs in Taiwan accounting for more than US$5.9 million. Indeed, the Taiwanese government has invested US$3 million in global polio eradication.

He was part of a team of Taipei Rotarians who went to India to immunise children against polio. There is obvious pride in his voice when he says: “India has now been removed from the list of polio-endemic countries. I first visited India almost 20 years ago. We went to Bombay. At the time, the project was to help people who needed artificial limbs like hands. I could see that the money was there, but it wasn’t being managed properly. So, I wrote a report that helped to ensure that the grants were not stopped. That meant that the project continued and we were able to help many people.”

During another trip, to a village outside Agra, Huang visited a group of students in a newly-built school. “They were all sitting on the floor. They wanted a fan and there was no light. The children had beautiful eyes. I could see that without light, they would lose their eyesight. So, instead of giving them a fan, we got a quotation of how much it would cost to install lights and supply the desks. Finally, US$60,000 came from the Taiwan Rotary Club and US$20,000 came from local clubs.”

Visiting the South Asian subcontinent hasn’t been with-out its challenges. He turns to his wife, Corinna Yao, then admits that both of them found the food in India unpalatable. “The food we had was lousy and we could only eat bread every day,” he says.

Still Huang stayed the course and during his most recent trip to a village outside Chennai (quaintly called Happy Village), the project was to build a toilet for the village. In a tone bordering on incredulous, Huang says: “Can you imagine? In a village with 500 people, there will be one toilet.”

MakingLinks

As the 104th president of Rotary International, Huang says that his priority is to grow the organisation’s membership base by attracting quality men and women committed to improving communities worldwide through volunteer service. Currently, Rotary International has 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs spread over 200 countries. As such, he foresees travelling extensively.

“I left Taipei on April 1 and I’m only going home today (May 12). Then, in another three days, I’m off again, first to Japan, then the US, then Argentina and others. This trip will be for another four weeks.”

There is a drawback to all this travel. “We have no time. Our organisation is very big, geographically. With 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs spread over 200 countries, I need to travel a lot. This is to help me under-stand the problems faced and see how I can make links between people in one country who have money and those in another who need it.”

The conviction with which he speaks leaves you in no doubt that Huang will have no time for sightseeing.

Pictures by: HALIMATON SAADIAH SULAIMAN

school, do you dare dream of becoming its global leader in 50 years?


WeeklyMeetingfor:20thMay2013@Shangri-LaHotel

1. This coming Saturday (25th May, 2013) at 8.00 am our annual RRI Games will be held at MBBSKL. Do come and lend your support to this event.

2. Next week, our regular luncheon meeting is back to normal lunch hour (12.45pm – 2.00pm). Please take note of the change.

PP Mike Tung introduced the guest speaker, Mr Alaa Mohamed who spoke on the topic of ‘Home and Personal Security’.

FAMILY

Mr Alaa Mohamed is 50 years old. He is from the city of Alexandria, Egypt. He is married to Ms Sally Ennes who is from Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

They have 3 children, Cameron who is 19 years old, Sarah who is18 years old and Gido who is 16 years old.

EDUCATION

In 1985 Mr Alaa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Military Sciences.

In 1986 he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

In 1995 he graduated with a Masters in Military Sciences.

MILITARYCAREER

In 1981 he joined the Egyptian Armed Forces. He was the Commander of the Border and Coast Guard,

In 1992 and 1996 he was on a military exchange programme in the USA in the areas of Maritime Law Enforcement with the US Coast Guard.

In 2006 he retired as the Colonel First Class and received the Longevity Medal.

In 2011 he was appointed the General Secretary of the Retired Military Coalition.

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

In 2007 he was the Administration Manager for a private company in Kuala Lumpur

In 2008 he was the Human Resources and Administration Manager for a company in Dubai

For the last 3 years he has been a Security Consultant for a company in Alexandria, Egypt.

TOPIC: PERSONALSECURITYANDHOME SECURITY

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR HOME (DURING NATURAL DISASTERS, EMERGENCIES AND CRIMES)

TWOPARTSPEECH

1. Home Security2. Personal Security

HOMESECURITY

A.Identifytherisks

1. Robbery

2. Emergencies a. fires b. leaking gas and water pipes

3. Natural disasters

B.Preventingrisks

1. Live in the best area you can afford2. Make sure the management and staff know and practice and basic safety rules3. Make sure they do regular safety inspections.4. Post safety rules at all elevators and stairwells.5. Arrows and signs showing the direction of escape routes6. Know your neighbors so you can also identify strangers.7. If you are going to be gone more than one day, notify the management.8. Give them an emergency contact in case something happens.9. Secure your flat a. Keep all doors and windows firmly locked b. Install extra locks to main entrance, entry ways and windows c. Don’t keep your windows open at night or while you are out. d. Don’t attract robbers by telling everyone about your newest purchases for example t.v, computer e. Have curtains at every window in the flat. Never leave your curtains open at night f. Buy an alarm system and smoke alarms10. Keep a supply of batteries, flashlights, candles and matches11. Keep an emergency supply of all prescription medicine.12. Buy a cheap cell phone for every family member. a. Keep battery charged

C.Facingtherisks

KEEP CALM so you can think clearly

1. If you hear strange sounds: a. call the security and police

2. If someone is trying to enter your home a. call the police b. be ready to protect yourself. Know the gun laws of your area. If you are licensed gun owner and can use it, you should use it

Speaker's TextPresident's Announcement

Speaker's CV

Introduction of Speaker

IfYouWantToDoSomethingReallyBig–RIGenSecretaryJohnHewkowritesinHarvardBusinessReview

Few Americans think about polio these days; for many it has gone the way of the steam locomotive and black-and-white TV. But this crippling viral disease still threatens children in parts of Africa and Asia. Twenty-five years ago my organization, Rotary International, joined with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to try to bring an end to it once and for all.

We’re almost there: Last year saw only 223 new cases worldwide. That’s a drop of more than 99% from the 350,000 cases reported annually in the 1980s. Now that we’re this close, perhaps the lessons we’ve learned can inspire other large-scale managerial endeavors. I’ll offer three in broad strokes:

(1) Don’t be intimidated by sheer magnitude—break the job down.

(2) Make sure the goal matches your mission, and make it personal for your people.

(3) Recognize that you can’t go it alone.

In retrospect, polio eradication might seem an obvious task to take on. But any initiative that ambitious is extremely daunting. As a goal, however, it did have three things going for it. There was a precedent—if only one: The eradication of smallpox, declared complete in 1979, established that a human disease could be conquered. A proven approach existed: Vaccines had been developed by Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin in the 1950s, and Sabin’s oral vaccine was particularly well suited to mass immunization campaigns. And progress toward eradication could be reliably measured, literally week by week. You could say, then, that we were in the right place at the right time when the opportunity to make history came along. But the endeavor required substantial capabilities—and we had vital strengths to offer.

Rotary’s members, who currently number more than 1.2 million men and women in about 200 countries, have raised more than $1.2 billion to fight polio. We’ve also applied our advocacy skills, keeping positive pressure on national governments to provide sufficient resources. Most important, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative resonated deeply with our mission as a humanitarian service organization and our members’ personal priorities. If you’re going to tackle a task that will take a quarter century to complete, I think this has to be the case.

It is hard for me to describe how I felt in Mumbai in November 2011, when my wife and I had our first opportunity to vaccinate children during an immunization drive. The first child I immunized was a little girl of about two. The memory of meeting her eyes as I placed the vaccine drops in her mouth will live with me forever. Our members have donated countless hours as volunteer vaccinators, and this hands-on involvement strengthens

our determination. (Rotary clubs exist in polio-affected countries, too, so this work is not only about helping people thousands of miles away—it’s about protecting “our” children as well as “theirs.”) Our 25-year commitment is of course a source of pride, but it also reinforces a healthy humility.

Our organization could not have come this far alone. And we had to work in cooperation with the world’s governments. The original four partners have been joined by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Foundation, and other private philanthropies. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a sizable contribution from his own foundation in February. With each partner bringing special capa-bilities and taking specific responsibilities, together we transformed a mind-boggling concept—the global eradication of a dread disease—into an achievable goal.

Source : Harvard Business Review

Rotary loses a strong voice for polio eradicationinPakistan

Rotary loses a strong voice for polio eradication in Pakistan

Abdul Waheed Khan, who headed the Site Town Polio Resource Center in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, died tragically in an attack on 13 May that also wounded his daughter and brother.

Although not a Rotarian, Waheed, as he was known to friends, was a member of the Rotary Community Corps sponsored by the Rotary Club of Karachi. Due largely to his vision and leadership, the center not only provides immunization against polio and other diseases but also operates a school, a food program, and a vaccine storage facility.

I had the privilege of meeting Waheed a little over two months ago during a visit to the polio resource center. He briefed me on the center’s achievements, including its success in immunizing children who would otherwise be missed and changing the minds of parents who initially refuse to let their children be vaccinated.

Aziz Memon, chair of the Pakistan National PolioPlus Committee, called Waheed “a committed, multitalented individual who devoted his time and energy towards the eradication of polio, mobilizing the community, and improving the quality of life in the surrounding areas.”

On behalf of Rotary, I extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Waheed’s family and friends, including the many Rotarians who knew him. His dedication and sacrifice further inspire us to continue pursuing our goal of a polio-free world.

– Robert S. Scott, chair of Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee in Rotary Voices


RI’SSTRATEGICPLAN– find out more about it in the Website!

Rotary is its clubs.

With that in mind, RI’s Strategic Plan has at its heart the goal of strengthening and supporting clubs. When your club is strong, robust, and productive, it helps Rotary grow and contributes to a thriving Rotary family.

RI’s strategy helps clubs and districts grow, increase service opportunities, and raise awareness. Through its three strategic priorities supported by 16 goals, RI’s Strategic Plan focuses on helping your club expand membership, develop leaders, increase diversity, and engage in long-term planning.

Hiroshima peace forum notes that peace beginswithyou

In a ceremony heavy with symbolism, RI President Sakuji Tanaka joined other Rotary and community leaders 17 May in laying a wreath in Hiroshima Memorial Park, dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb dropped on the city during World War II.

The subject of peace has been at the heart of Tanaka’s year as Rotary’s president. A member of the Rotary Club of Yashio, Japan, Tanaka selected Peace Through Service as RI’s theme for his year, and he organized three global peace forums to motivate Rotarians and others, particularly youth, to work for peace in their daily lives.

The wreath-laying event took place during the third of these forums, in Hiroshima, Japan, 17-18 May. Tanaka also visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and signed the guest book, which contains messages of peace from many past and present world leaders.

More than 2,700 people attended the forum, including Rotarians, community leaders, and students and alumni of Rotary’s Peace Centers program -- a peace studies initiative that provides future leaders with the skills needed to resolve conflicts and promote peace. The governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, Hidehiko Yuzaki, and the mayor of Hiroshima, Kazumi Matsui, also attended.

Previous forums were held in Berlin, Germany, and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Tanaka selected all three sites because they were affected by the events of World War II and now represent the healing power of sustainable peace between nations.

“Every Rotary project, every act of service, is an act of love and kindness,” Tanaka said in his closing address. “When we serve in the right ways, and for the right reasons, we bring people together, in peace and in harmony. How could it be otherwise?”

Acalltoaction

Participants at the forum also adopted a declaration, “Peace Begins With You,” which serves as a call to action for individuals to make a conscious effort in their daily lives to promote harmony with their neighbors and create friendships that transcend the divisions of nationality, politics, religion, and culture.

“Today, as we leave this last Rotary Peace Forum, I ask you to understand that peace, in all of the ways that we can understand it, is a real goal, and a realistic goal for Rotary,” Tanaka said. “Peace is not something that can only be achieved through treaties, by governments, or through heroic struggles. It is something that we can find, and that we can achieve -- every day, and in many simple ways.” Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Dong Kurn Lee, of the Rotary Club of Seoul Hangang, Korea, spoke about the contributions Rotary has made in moving the nations of Korea and Japan closer together as allies and economic partners, healing old wounds. He quoted a Korean saying, “It takes two palms to make a clapping sound,” to illustrate that neither nation could decide alone to live in peace with its neighbor. “Every year, for the last eleven years, Japanese and Korean Rotarians have had a very special meeting: a Japanese-Korean friendship meeting,” Lee said. “It is a wonderful event. We talk about Rotary, and we do some Rotary work. But the most important part of the meeting is simply coming together, in Rotary fellowship. . . . Rotary has helped us to make our dream of peace between our countries real.” President-nominee Gary C. K. Huang noted that the idea of treating others as we would like to be treated ourselves is a common concept across cultures and religions. Rotary members strive to achieve this by putting service above self and by laying a foundation for peace. “We build peace in the world by building peace in our communities -- within our Rotary zones and districts, and within our neighborhoods,” Huang said. “We build peace in our communities by forging friendships, and by cultivating an open mind and a welcoming spirit within ourselves.”

RotaryinJapanRotary has been in Japan since 1920 with the chartering of the Rotary Club of Tokyo. Other Rotary clubs soon followed in Osaka, Kyoto, Yokohama, and several other cities. Today, there are about 88,000 Rotary members in Japan belonging to 2,285 clubs. In March 2011, a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami brought devastation to much of the nation. Rotarians around the world responded with moral and financial support, raising more than US$7.8 million for disaster recovery efforts in Japan and Pacific island nations. Rotary has a long-standing commitment to peace. At the grassroots level, members have worked to address the underlying causes of conflict and violence, such as hunger, poverty, disease, and illiteracy. Ten years ago, Rotary decided to take a direct approach to promoting world understanding by providing future leaders with the tools they need to “wage peace” on the global stage. Since 2002, Rotary clubs have annually sponsored up to 110 scholars who embark on one to two years of study, earning either master’s degrees or professional certificates in peace and conflict resolution at Rotary Peace Centers at universities around the world. Seventy peace fellows have graduated from the Rotary Peace Center in Tokyo at International Christian University, and another 21 are currently enrolled; 25 peace fellows from Japan have studied abroad at Rotary Peace Centers.

Source : Arnold R. Grahl, Rotary International

Rotary Information

RI News

c. If not, use what you have for eg a baseball bat d. lock yourself in the room farthest away with your cell phone

3. If there is a fire: a. Call the fire station b. turn off the gas resources c. use the fire extinguisher

4. If gas or water pipes are leaking a. Close the source b. Call the management

5. During national disasters, you should follow the directions of all authorities. They know the best thing to do and you have to trust them.

PERSONALSECURITY

A.Identifytherisks

1. harassment2. assault3. rape4. muggings5. kidnapping6. car jacking

B.Preventingtherisk

1. Avoid dark areas and bad neighborhood when you can.2. Keep pepper or electric shockers with you and know how to use them3. If you have a gun, know the laws in your area about carrying weapons. Keep it with you if it is legal to do so.4. Look confident even if you are lost or afraid.5. Try to avoid going places alone, especially at night.6. Be careful about wearing jewelry that catches attention.7. Carry a very small amount of cash and use your bank card8. Men a. Don’t carry a wallet 1. Use a money clip, or a belt that has a hidden area for cash 2. If you must carry a wallet, keep it in your front pocket.9. Women a. Carry the smallest purse you can, preferably a cross bag b. It is best to make it a dark color c. Keep it closed, with the front of the purse facing your body10. Don’t listen to music or sleep while in a public transport11. Always park in a garage a. If you must park on street, use the safest location b. Approach your car in a confident manner c. Have your keys ready d. Always look inside before you enter your car. e. As soon as you sit down, lock your doors and windows f. Don’t talk to beggars or strangers g. Always leave room to move around in traffic12. Teach children to avoid strangers

C.Facingthepersonalrisks

1. If someone is verbally harassing you, ignore the person. Act deaf

a. Be ready in case it does not stop

b. Make sure your cell is ready and programmed for the police

c. If he continues, loudly shout, “HELP! I AM BEING ATTACKED!”

d. Try to escape into the nearest shop or business and ask for help.

2. If you are physically attacked or raped

a. use your pepper spray, electric shocker or gun

b. try not to let his words or actions scare you

c. try to keep a clear, calm mind

3. If you are raped,

a. be sure to go to a hospital or medical clinic for examination. It might be embarrassing, but they need to take care of you.

b. they will want to take samples for evidence so the police can try to catch the rapist

4. If the robber or robbers is surrounding you and has weapons, give them what they want. Your life is worth more than your possessions.

5. If you are the victim of any crime, always try to notice their faces and any special identifications, like rings, scars, etc.

6. If you are kidnapped

a. try to resist and scream FIRE!! People always run to see where the fire is

b. use everything you have to defend yourself

c. If the attacker is a man, take any opportunity to injure his private area and then run

d. if the attacker has a weapon, do what you can to stay away from it

e. if you can’t stop the kidnapping, try to calm down and do what you have to do to survive.

SAFETYFORCHILDREN

1. Teach children to never admit strangers into the home

2. Teach children YOUR full name, address, telephone number

3. Teach children how to answer the telephone so they don`t give out personal information, such as addresses or absence of adults.

4. Caution teens about blind dates. Teach safety guidelines for meeting new people.

PDG K B Lee on behalf of the club thanked the guest speaker, Mr Alaa Mohamed for his enlightening and educational presentation and presented a token of appreciation to him.

Thanking of Guest Speaker


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RI’SSTRATEGICPLAN– find out more about it in the Website!

Rotary is its clubs.

With that in mind, RI’s Strategic Plan has at its heart the goal of strengthening and supporting clubs. When your club is strong, robust, and productive, it helps Rotary grow and contributes to a thriving Rotary family.

RI’s strategy helps clubs and districts grow, increase service opportunities, and raise awareness. Through its three strategic priorities supported by 16 goals, RI’s Strategic Plan focuses on helping your club expand membership, develop leaders, increase diversity, and engage in long-term planning.

Hiroshima peace forum notes that peace beginswithyou

In a ceremony heavy with symbolism, RI President Sakuji Tanaka joined other Rotary and community leaders 17 May in laying a wreath in Hiroshima Memorial Park, dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb dropped on the city during World War II.

The subject of peace has been at the heart of Tanaka’s year as Rotary’s president. A member of the Rotary Club of Yashio, Japan, Tanaka selected Peace Through Service as RI’s theme for his year, and he organized three global peace forums to motivate Rotarians and others, particularly youth, to work for peace in their daily lives.

The wreath-laying event took place during the third of these forums, in Hiroshima, Japan, 17-18 May. Tanaka also visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and signed the guest book, which contains messages of peace from many past and present world leaders.

More than 2,700 people attended the forum, including Rotarians, community leaders, and students and alumni of Rotary’s Peace Centers program -- a peace studies initiative that provides future leaders with the skills needed to resolve conflicts and promote peace. The governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, Hidehiko Yuzaki, and the mayor of Hiroshima, Kazumi Matsui, also attended.

Previous forums were held in Berlin, Germany, and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Tanaka selected all three sites because they were affected by the events of World War II and now represent the healing power of sustainable peace between nations.

“Every Rotary project, every act of service, is an act of love and kindness,” Tanaka said in his closing address. “When we serve in the right ways, and for the right reasons, we bring people together, in peace and in harmony. How could it be otherwise?”

Acalltoaction

Participants at the forum also adopted a declaration, “Peace Begins With You,” which serves as a call to action for individuals to make a conscious effort in their daily lives to promote harmony with their neighbors and create friendships that transcend the divisions of nationality, politics, religion, and culture.

“Today, as we leave this last Rotary Peace Forum, I ask you to understand that peace, in all of the ways that we can understand it, is a real goal, and a realistic goal for Rotary,” Tanaka said. “Peace is not something that can only be achieved through treaties, by governments, or through heroic struggles. It is something that we can find, and that we can achieve -- every day, and in many simple ways.” Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Dong Kurn Lee, of the Rotary Club of Seoul Hangang, Korea, spoke about the contributions Rotary has made in moving the nations of Korea and Japan closer together as allies and economic partners, healing old wounds. He quoted a Korean saying, “It takes two palms to make a clapping sound,” to illustrate that neither nation could decide alone to live in peace with its neighbor. “Every year, for the last eleven years, Japanese and Korean Rotarians have had a very special meeting: a Japanese-Korean friendship meeting,” Lee said. “It is a wonderful event. We talk about Rotary, and we do some Rotary work. But the most important part of the meeting is simply coming together, in Rotary fellowship. . . . Rotary has helped us to make our dream of peace between our countries real.” President-nominee Gary C. K. Huang noted that the idea of treating others as we would like to be treated ourselves is a common concept across cultures and religions. Rotary members strive to achieve this by putting service above self and by laying a foundation for peace. “We build peace in the world by building peace in our communities -- within our Rotary zones and districts, and within our neighborhoods,” Huang said. “We build peace in our communities by forging friendships, and by cultivating an open mind and a welcoming spirit within ourselves.”

RotaryinJapanRotary has been in Japan since 1920 with the chartering of the Rotary Club of Tokyo. Other Rotary clubs soon followed in Osaka, Kyoto, Yokohama, and several other cities. Today, there are about 88,000 Rotary members in Japan belonging to 2,285 clubs. In March 2011, a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami brought devastation to much of the nation. Rotarians around the world responded with moral and financial support, raising more than US$7.8 million for disaster recovery efforts in Japan and Pacific island nations. Rotary has a long-standing commitment to peace. At the grassroots level, members have worked to address the underlying causes of conflict and violence, such as hunger, poverty, disease, and illiteracy. Ten years ago, Rotary decided to take a direct approach to promoting world understanding by providing future leaders with the tools they need to “wage peace” on the global stage. Since 2002, Rotary clubs have annually sponsored up to 110 scholars who embark on one to two years of study, earning either master’s degrees or professional certificates in peace and conflict resolution at Rotary Peace Centers at universities around the world. Seventy peace fellows have graduated from the Rotary Peace Center in Tokyo at International Christian University, and another 21 are currently enrolled; 25 peace fellows from Japan have studied abroad at Rotary Peace Centers.

Source : Arnold R. Grahl, Rotary International

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c. If not, use what you have for eg a baseball bat d. lock yourself in the room farthest away with your cell phone

3. If there is a fire: a. Call the fire station b. turn off the gas resources c. use the fire extinguisher

4. If gas or water pipes are leaking a. Close the source b. Call the management

5. During national disasters, you should follow the directions of all authorities. They know the best thing to do and you have to trust them.

PERSONALSECURITY

A.Identifytherisks

1. harassment2. assault3. rape4. muggings5. kidnapping6. car jacking

B.Preventingtherisk

1. Avoid dark areas and bad neighborhood when you can.2. Keep pepper or electric shockers with you and know how to use them3. If you have a gun, know the laws in your area about carrying weapons. Keep it with you if it is legal to do so.4. Look confident even if you are lost or afraid.5. Try to avoid going places alone, especially at night.6. Be careful about wearing jewelry that catches attention.7. Carry a very small amount of cash and use your bank card8. Men a. Don’t carry a wallet 1. Use a money clip, or a belt that has a hidden area for cash 2. If you must carry a wallet, keep it in your front pocket.9. Women a. Carry the smallest purse you can, preferably a cross bag b. It is best to make it a dark color c. Keep it closed, with the front of the purse facing your body10. Don’t listen to music or sleep while in a public transport11. Always park in a garage a. If you must park on street, use the safest location b. Approach your car in a confident manner c. Have your keys ready d. Always look inside before you enter your car. e. As soon as you sit down, lock your doors and windows f. Don’t talk to beggars or strangers g. Always leave room to move around in traffic12. Teach children to avoid strangers

C.Facingthepersonalrisks

1. If someone is verbally harassing you, ignore the person. Act deaf

a. Be ready in case it does not stop

b. Make sure your cell is ready and programmed for the police

c. If he continues, loudly shout, “HELP! I AM BEING ATTACKED!”

d. Try to escape into the nearest shop or business and ask for help.

2. If you are physically attacked or raped

a. use your pepper spray, electric shocker or gun

b. try not to let his words or actions scare you

c. try to keep a clear, calm mind

3. If you are raped,

a. be sure to go to a hospital or medical clinic for examination. It might be embarrassing, but they need to take care of you.

b. they will want to take samples for evidence so the police can try to catch the rapist

4. If the robber or robbers is surrounding you and has weapons, give them what they want. Your life is worth more than your possessions.

5. If you are the victim of any crime, always try to notice their faces and any special identifications, like rings, scars, etc.

6. If you are kidnapped

a. try to resist and scream FIRE!! People always run to see where the fire is

b. use everything you have to defend yourself

c. If the attacker is a man, take any opportunity to injure his private area and then run

d. if the attacker has a weapon, do what you can to stay away from it

e. if you can’t stop the kidnapping, try to calm down and do what you have to do to survive.

SAFETYFORCHILDREN

1. Teach children to never admit strangers into the home

2. Teach children YOUR full name, address, telephone number

3. Teach children how to answer the telephone so they don`t give out personal information, such as addresses or absence of adults.

4. Caution teens about blind dates. Teach safety guidelines for meeting new people.

PDG K B Lee on behalf of the club thanked the guest speaker, Mr Alaa Mohamed for his enlightening and educational presentation and presented a token of appreciation to him.

Thanking of Guest Speaker


WeeklyMeetingfor:20thMay2013@Shangri-LaHotel

1. This coming Saturday (25th May, 2013) at 8.00 am our annual RRI Games will be held at MBBSKL. Do come and lend your support to this event.

2. Next week, our regular luncheon meeting is back to normal lunch hour (12.45pm – 2.00pm). Please take note of the change.

PP Mike Tung introduced the guest speaker, Mr Alaa Mohamed who spoke on the topic of ‘Home and Personal Security’.

FAMILY

Mr Alaa Mohamed is 50 years old. He is from the city of Alexandria, Egypt. He is married to Ms Sally Ennes who is from Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

They have 3 children, Cameron who is 19 years old, Sarah who is18 years old and Gido who is 16 years old.

EDUCATION

In 1985 Mr Alaa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Military Sciences.

In 1986 he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

In 1995 he graduated with a Masters in Military Sciences.

MILITARYCAREER

In 1981 he joined the Egyptian Armed Forces. He was the Commander of the Border and Coast Guard,

In 1992 and 1996 he was on a military exchange programme in the USA in the areas of Maritime Law Enforcement with the US Coast Guard.

In 2006 he retired as the Colonel First Class and received the Longevity Medal.

In 2011 he was appointed the General Secretary of the Retired Military Coalition.

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

In 2007 he was the Administration Manager for a private company in Kuala Lumpur

In 2008 he was the Human Resources and Administration Manager for a company in Dubai

For the last 3 years he has been a Security Consultant for a company in Alexandria, Egypt.

TOPIC: PERSONALSECURITYANDHOME SECURITY

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR HOME (DURING NATURAL DISASTERS, EMERGENCIES AND CRIMES)

TWOPARTSPEECH

1. Home Security2. Personal Security

HOMESECURITY

A.Identifytherisks

1. Robbery

2. Emergencies a. fires b. leaking gas and water pipes

3. Natural disasters

B.Preventingrisks

1. Live in the best area you can afford2. Make sure the management and staff know and practice and basic safety rules3. Make sure they do regular safety inspections.4. Post safety rules at all elevators and stairwells.5. Arrows and signs showing the direction of escape routes6. Know your neighbors so you can also identify strangers.7. If you are going to be gone more than one day, notify the management.8. Give them an emergency contact in case something happens.9. Secure your flat a. Keep all doors and windows firmly locked b. Install extra locks to main entrance, entry ways and windows c. Don’t keep your windows open at night or while you are out. d. Don’t attract robbers by telling everyone about your newest purchases for example t.v, computer e. Have curtains at every window in the flat. Never leave your curtains open at night f. Buy an alarm system and smoke alarms10. Keep a supply of batteries, flashlights, candles and matches11. Keep an emergency supply of all prescription medicine.12. Buy a cheap cell phone for every family member. a. Keep battery charged

C.Facingtherisks

KEEP CALM so you can think clearly

1. If you hear strange sounds: a. call the security and police

2. If someone is trying to enter your home a. call the police b. be ready to protect yourself. Know the gun laws of your area. If you are licensed gun owner and can use it, you should use it

Speaker's TextPresident's Announcement

Speaker's CV

Introduction of Speaker

IfYouWantToDoSomethingReallyBig–RIGenSecretaryJohnHewkowritesinHarvardBusinessReview

Few Americans think about polio these days; for many it has gone the way of the steam locomotive and black-and-white TV. But this crippling viral disease still threatens children in parts of Africa and Asia. Twenty-five years ago my organization, Rotary International, joined with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to try to bring an end to it once and for all.

We’re almost there: Last year saw only 223 new cases worldwide. That’s a drop of more than 99% from the 350,000 cases reported annually in the 1980s. Now that we’re this close, perhaps the lessons we’ve learned can inspire other large-scale managerial endeavors. I’ll offer three in broad strokes:

(1) Don’t be intimidated by sheer magnitude—break the job down.

(2) Make sure the goal matches your mission, and make it personal for your people.

(3) Recognize that you can’t go it alone.

In retrospect, polio eradication might seem an obvious task to take on. But any initiative that ambitious is extremely daunting. As a goal, however, it did have three things going for it. There was a precedent—if only one: The eradication of smallpox, declared complete in 1979, established that a human disease could be conquered. A proven approach existed: Vaccines had been developed by Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin in the 1950s, and Sabin’s oral vaccine was particularly well suited to mass immunization campaigns. And progress toward eradication could be reliably measured, literally week by week. You could say, then, that we were in the right place at the right time when the opportunity to make history came along. But the endeavor required substantial capabilities—and we had vital strengths to offer.

Rotary’s members, who currently number more than 1.2 million men and women in about 200 countries, have raised more than $1.2 billion to fight polio. We’ve also applied our advocacy skills, keeping positive pressure on national governments to provide sufficient resources. Most important, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative resonated deeply with our mission as a humanitarian service organization and our members’ personal priorities. If you’re going to tackle a task that will take a quarter century to complete, I think this has to be the case.

It is hard for me to describe how I felt in Mumbai in November 2011, when my wife and I had our first opportunity to vaccinate children during an immunization drive. The first child I immunized was a little girl of about two. The memory of meeting her eyes as I placed the vaccine drops in her mouth will live with me forever. Our members have donated countless hours as volunteer vaccinators, and this hands-on involvement strengthens

our determination. (Rotary clubs exist in polio-affected countries, too, so this work is not only about helping people thousands of miles away—it’s about protecting “our” children as well as “theirs.”) Our 25-year commitment is of course a source of pride, but it also reinforces a healthy humility.

Our organization could not have come this far alone. And we had to work in cooperation with the world’s governments. The original four partners have been joined by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Foundation, and other private philanthropies. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a sizable contribution from his own foundation in February. With each partner bringing special capa-bilities and taking specific responsibilities, together we transformed a mind-boggling concept—the global eradication of a dread disease—into an achievable goal.

Source : Harvard Business Review

Rotary loses a strong voice for polio eradicationinPakistan

Rotary loses a strong voice for polio eradication in Pakistan

Abdul Waheed Khan, who headed the Site Town Polio Resource Center in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, died tragically in an attack on 13 May that also wounded his daughter and brother.

Although not a Rotarian, Waheed, as he was known to friends, was a member of the Rotary Community Corps sponsored by the Rotary Club of Karachi. Due largely to his vision and leadership, the center not only provides immunization against polio and other diseases but also operates a school, a food program, and a vaccine storage facility.

I had the privilege of meeting Waheed a little over two months ago during a visit to the polio resource center. He briefed me on the center’s achievements, including its success in immunizing children who would otherwise be missed and changing the minds of parents who initially refuse to let their children be vaccinated.

Aziz Memon, chair of the Pakistan National PolioPlus Committee, called Waheed “a committed, multitalented individual who devoted his time and energy towards the eradication of polio, mobilizing the community, and improving the quality of life in the surrounding areas.”

On behalf of Rotary, I extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Waheed’s family and friends, including the many Rotarians who knew him. His dedication and sacrifice further inspire us to continue pursuing our goal of a polio-free world.

– Robert S. Scott, chair of Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee in Rotary Voices


GuestSpeaker :MR. ALAA MOHAMED Subject :HOME & PERSONAL SECURITY

Pudu News

Acting SAA Rtn. Mok Sin on behalf of President Aaron Ong called the meeting to order at 7.15 pm. He later introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests. He later also led in the singing of the National Anthem and proposed the loyal toast.

Rtn Mok Sin led in the singing of the National Anthem and then proposed the Loyal Toast to His Majesty Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.

The finemaster was IPP Dato’ Steven Oon.

He fined all the members RM2 each who braved the traffic jam to attend the evening meeting.

President Aaron was fined RM2 for leading the Club for the past 11 months.

Rtn Daisy was fined RM2 for posting a number of notices on Whatsapp.

All members who invited a guest were fined RM2.

Rtn Tenny was fined RM2 for wearing a stylishly fashionable red dress.

Rtn Veronique was fined RM2 for her new China doll look.

Rtn Laura was fined RM2 for promoting a lubricant before the meeting.

Rtn C T Heng and PP Albert Lim were fined RM2 for doing a good job at the duty table.

PP Gary Lim, PP Tai Chin Peow and Rtn Patrick Lee were fined RM 2 for going to the pub before the meeting.

Rtn Elaine was fined RM5 for soliciting fellowship bottles from every member.

PDG K B Lee was fined RM2 for wearing a polka dot bow tie.

Rtn Robert Tan was fined RM2 for taking photos for the BOD.

Rtn K A Kumar was fined RM2 for interrupting the fine session.

Record of Meeting on 20th May 2013

Club Proceedings

VISITINGROTARIANS

Name Club

President Paramesh R C Danau DesaPP Lim Poh Huu R C Danau DesaRtn Rina Goon R C Danau DesaRtn William Beh R C Danau DesaPP S R Cheang R C CherasRtn Kedar R C Kahapur Sunrise

VISITINGROTARACTORS

Name Club

President Alyson Soo Rotaract Club of PuduPP Rose Mah Rotaract Club of PuduPP Yeoh Siew Peng Rotaract Club of PuduRtc Chen Hung Rotaract Club of Pudu

GUESTS

Name Host

Ms Lim PE Alex ChangMr Rakboom PP K H Low

Name Host

Mr Munusamy PP Gary LimMr Curian Leow Rtn Daisy ChiuAnn May Lee Rtn Mok SinMr Alaa Mohamed ClubMs Sally Ennes Club

STATISTICS

Visiting Rotarians : 6Guests : 11Club Members : 23

TotalPresent : 40

COLLECTIONS

Birthdays / Anniversaries / Fines : RM 93.00Paying Diners : RM 350.00Raffles & Others : RM 120.00

Total : RM563.00

AttheHeartofaHumanitarian

Gary Huang is one of the few Asians to assume the post of Rotary International president, writes Aneeta Sundararaj

As a 17-year-old youth leader, you’re impressed with the work done by members of a particular international organisation. While you may consider working with the organisation when you leave

This is what happened to Gary Huang. Next year, Huang, 68, will be the first Taiwanese to become president of Rotary International, an international service organisation which aims to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world

During his whistle-stop trip to Malaysia recently, he says: “I was invited to a lunch in Taipei. It was the first time I had to eat using a fork and knife. And all around me were people I’d only seen on TV.”

He pauses, then adds: “At that time, it was still black and white TV. These people were business leaders. I thought they would talk business, but all they talked about was service and how to help people improve their lives. I knew I wanted to be part of that organisation.”

Huang’s active involvement with the Rotary Club began after he completed his undergraduate and post- graduate degrees in the US. “I majored in Insurance Coverage and Business Administration,” he says. Back in Taiwan, he started out as an underwriter and, in time, rose to become the chairman of Taiwan Sogo Shinkong Security Co., Ltd., Shin Kong Real Estate Service Co., and P.S. Insurance Agency.

“One day, my client invited me to one of the Rotary Club’s meetings. I remembered this group from before and I was determined to become a member.”

However, his application was turned down three times and the excuse given was that he was too young. This went on for several months until his application was finally approved. THE ROTARIAN

A Rotary member since 1976, Huang has been its club president, district governor, foundation trustee, international director and vice-president. For his efforts, he has been awarded multiple awards from the National Civic Service Award by the Federation of Non-Profit Associations and the Outstanding Community Service Award by the Ministry of the Interior R.O.C to Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award and Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service.

Huang attributes part of his success to being multi-lingual. “I can speak in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese lingo (similar to Hokkien).” That said, he illustrates his work by referring to projects carried out in a country where hardly any Mandarin, Cantonese or Taiwanese is spoken — India.

A major project was to eradicate polio. According to Huang, Rotary clubs worldwide have contributed more than US$1.2 billion (RM3.58 billion) towards ending polio, with Rotary clubs in Taiwan accounting for more than US$5.9 million. Indeed, the Taiwanese government has invested US$3 million in global polio eradication.

He was part of a team of Taipei Rotarians who went to India to immunise children against polio. There is obvious pride in his voice when he says: “India has now been removed from the list of polio-endemic countries. I first visited India almost 20 years ago. We went to Bombay. At the time, the project was to help people who needed artificial limbs like hands. I could see that the money was there, but it wasn’t being managed properly. So, I wrote a report that helped to ensure that the grants were not stopped. That meant that the project continued and we were able to help many people.”

During another trip, to a village outside Agra, Huang visited a group of students in a newly-built school. “They were all sitting on the floor. They wanted a fan and there was no light. The children had beautiful eyes. I could see that without light, they would lose their eyesight. So, instead of giving them a fan, we got a quotation of how much it would cost to install lights and supply the desks. Finally, US$60,000 came from the Taiwan Rotary Club and US$20,000 came from local clubs.”

Visiting the South Asian subcontinent hasn’t been with-out its challenges. He turns to his wife, Corinna Yao, then admits that both of them found the food in India unpalatable. “The food we had was lousy and we could only eat bread every day,” he says.

Still Huang stayed the course and during his most recent trip to a village outside Chennai (quaintly called Happy Village), the project was to build a toilet for the village. In a tone bordering on incredulous, Huang says: “Can you imagine? In a village with 500 people, there will be one toilet.”

MakingLinks

As the 104th president of Rotary International, Huang says that his priority is to grow the organisation’s membership base by attracting quality men and women committed to improving communities worldwide through volunteer service. Currently, Rotary International has 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs spread over 200 countries. As such, he foresees travelling extensively.

“I left Taipei on April 1 and I’m only going home today (May 12). Then, in another three days, I’m off again, first to Japan, then the US, then Argentina and others. This trip will be for another four weeks.”

There is a drawback to all this travel. “We have no time. Our organisation is very big, geographically. With 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs spread over 200 countries, I need to travel a lot. This is to help me under-stand the problems faced and see how I can make links between people in one country who have money and those in another who need it.”

The conviction with which he speaks leaves you in no doubt that Huang will have no time for sightseeing.

Pictures by: HALIMATON SAADIAH SULAIMAN

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President's Message

My dear Pudu Rotarians,

Last week we re-scheduled our meeting to an evening dinner and we had some wonderful fellowship with Rotarians from RC Danau Desa and RC Cheras. Sometimes a break from the usual schedule is a welcome break from the routine.

I am particularly pleased to see PDG KB Lee, IPP Dato’ Steven Oon, PP Dato’ Jasani, PP Ken Ong and Rtn. Chinniah for making the special effort to come for the evening meeting. A number of our Rotaractors were also able to make it for the evening meeting as some have offices around Shangri-La Hotel.

I wish to thank all who braved the rush hour traffic to attend the meeting. In actual fact, it depends on whether which part of town you are coming from? As most traffic will be leaving the city, it would be useful to have evening meetings so that you can have a smooth journey into the city while most people are leaving the city.

As this Rotary year comes to a close very soon, please make the special efforts to come participate in the remainder of events that have been planned. While one can be a member of a Rotary Club, the honor of being a Rotarian is something that the individual must earn for himself.

I look forward to seeing some of our members who may have been busy with work lately. We want you to know you are missed. Come join us for other Rotary events or committee meetings so that you can benefit and enjoy the fellowship with other club members. Also, we seek you strong hands to help us with the remainder of the projects for this Rotary year.

Until we meet again – peace be unto you.

In Rotary Service,

AaronOngLaiHuatPresident RY 2012/13

CASEOFE-BULLETIN

We will be passing a Club Resolution early next month with regards to the doing away the current format of the bulletin and adopting the e-bulletin format. The chief consideration is of course the cost of producing the current format of the bulletin which has become prohibitive the last few years and a drain on the Club resources. There is no doubt members are feeling the pinch and levy on members has gone up more and more. Still despite the levy the deficit continues and revenue must come from donations or advertisements, both of which are harder and harder to come by especially with the economy being in the state it is in presently.

The proposed e-Bulletin is not without cost as there are some basic cost to bear. And if the proposal to support the e-Bulletin with photocopies there will be additional cost. Nevertheless the amount is very much less than now and will lessen the burden of the Club.

The question in mind is: who is going to administer the e-Bulletin? Who is going to be the editor and provide the editorial and pages content? What about the photographs and their captions? Etc

The change is definitely dramatic as it will change the way information is disseminated in the Club. The Club has had the hard copy bulletin for many many years and many will definitely miss it if it gone. Still the Club must progress and making use of the Internet is one of them. We must make use of modern tools available. Most in the Club is net savvy and it will be a habit to surf it for Club news. For those who don’t they can perhaps turn to the less presentable photocopies but nevertheless still get some club news.

One other way of getting club information is participation. If members participate actively or meet each other frequently, then getting club information is not a problem. After all there is also a cost saving.

This move to e-Bulletin is a one way ticket as it will see us dispensing the excellent services of our current supplier. It probably will be a point of no return. We must be grateful and seen to be so. The new BOD and even the current one should do the needful gesture.

There are pros & cons of the conversion and members can trash it out on the June general meeting.

Best Wishes!

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Dear Pudu Rotarians,

Please kindly be reminded to present yourself with family members to support the RY 2012/13 RRI Game event at 8am 25th May, 2013 Saturday @ Methoists Boy School, KL.

The following rotarians have confirmed their attendance:

1. President Aaron Ong 2. PP Ng Sim Bee 3. PP Gary Lim 4. PE Alex Chang 5. CT Heng 6. Laura 5. Daisy Chew 7. Patrick Lee 8. Veron 9, Tenny Lee 10. Steven Ho 11. Asok& Ann 12. Robert Tan 13. Mok Sin & Ann 14. Sandy Soh 15. Jeffrey Yap 16. Brandon

Here attached the RRI Game event programs:

7.00am - 8.15am Registration 8.15am - 8.30am Speech by OC / rotaractors 8.30am - 8.45am Speech by President Aaron 9.00am - 12.00pm RRI games 12.00pm - 1.00pm lunch and fellowship

See you all there!

Rtn Laura

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One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.

Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down.

It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.

That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.

On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. ‘Really?’ she heard whispered. ‘I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!’ and, ‘I didn’t know others liked me so much,’ were most of the comments.

Pudu Club News No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn’t matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.

Several years later, one of the students was killed in Vietnam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature.

The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last one to bless the coffin.

As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. ‘Were you Mark’s math teacher?’ he asked. She nodded: ‘yes.’ Then he said: ‘Mark talked about you a lot.’

After the funeral, most of Mark’s former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark’s mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak with his teacher.

‘We want to show you something,’ his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket ‘They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it.’

Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark’s classmates had said about him.

‘Thank you so much for doing that,’ Mark’s mother said. ‘As you can see, Mark treasured it.’

All of Mark’s former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, ‘I still have my list. It’s in the top drawer of my desk at home.’

Chuck’s wife said, ‘Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.’

‘I have mine too,’ Marilyn said. ‘It’s in my diary’

Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. ‘I carry this with me at all times,’ Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued: ‘I think we all saved our lists’

That’s when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.

The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day. And we don’t know when that one day will be.

So please, tell the people you love and care for, that they are special and important. Tell them, before it is too late.

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