Lions Nursing Home Charity Food Fair 2009 Newspaper Cutting @ International Times

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Coming Activities - 14 Nov 2009 Charter Night to Lions Club of Sipitang at SFI Motel @6.30 pm

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Lions Club of Sipitang After a long wait, finally the Lions Club of Sipitang has been formed and sponsored by LC KK Central. The Charter Night iwill be held on 14 Nov at 6.30pm at SFI Motel Sipitang. . Thanks to the hard work and strong  commitment by President Janny and her hard working members of LC KK Central to assist in gathering a group of service oriented people in Sipitang to form this new club. Lions from Lawas led by President Simon Tay has also worked extraordinary hard to assist in the formation of this Club. Due to it’s geographical location, President Simon has been appointed as the guiding Lion. All the Lions members in the District are encouraged to give moral support this new club by attending it’s Charter Night. Kindly contact the Sponsoring Lions Club’s President, Janny of LC Central for more details. About Sipitang Sipitang is a town located in the Interior Division of Sabah. It is the closest town to the Sabah-Sarawak border, situated 44 kilometers south of Beaufort, 48 km from Lawas, 80km from Tenom and 144 kilometers south of Kota Kinabalu. Sipitang is home of the Kedayan, Lundayeh, Brunei Malay and Murut indigenous people. Its mainly undisturbed surrounding offers one of Sabah’s most beautiful natural attractions—the Maga Waterfall of Long Pasia. Click here to know more about SIPITANG.

Lions Club of Stampin Pending Kuching’s Service Project @ SRB Chung Hua Beloing

DG Karen Koh’s Thank You Message (Lions in Actions Rally 2009)

Dear Fellow Lions Good afternoon! I am so glad and relieved that President Helena Chai and new member Lion Josephine Kong from LC Tawau Central finally reached home safely last night 27/11 at 21:41hrs. Hurray!   I commend all of you my fellow Lions, Friends of Lions, spouses and family members of the Lions you are GREAT…you are EXCELLENT… You have traveled for more than 1,000km from  village to village, town to town, city to city, visiting every Region, every Zone and every club You have reached out to the community, carried out service projects and activities benefiting the poor, the needy and the less-fortunate along the way from your home town to Miri and back from 22-25/10/09. You have demonstrated to the world that we Lions are doers, we Lions are serious and we Lions meant what we said… We are true humanitarian. We are the Loving Individual offering needed services. Fellow Lions, to organize this Lions In Action Rally in commemoration with the 50-year of Lionism in Malaysia- a District event of such magnitude requires planning, hard work, time, coordination, cooperation and understanding among each other. Please, therefore, allow me to, on behalf of the District, record our sincere thanks and appreciation to: ID Hjh Ellis Suriyati, CC Simon Koh, IPDG BC Sim, 1st VDG Augustine Ngu, 2ndVDG Dr. Tan Tzu Kun and all PDGs for their kind support and participation all Organizing Committees from each club, zone and region in our District for your dedication, commitment, support and participation, Region 3 clubs for organizing the Grand Induction Night with great success Chief Organizing Chairperson DC Dr. Gan Kean Siong and Co-Organizing Chairperson ZC Chee Su Ken of LC Keningau Mandarin for their excellent organizing and leadership skill. All donors and sponsors for their kindness, generosity and support. The news media for their support and wide coverage all those who have helped in one way or another   and, not forgetting of course, to you My Fellow Lions, Leos, Friends of Lions, Spouses and Family members of the Lions, “THANK YOU”, ‘TERIMA KASIH” 谢 谢 你! It is you who made this District Lions In Action Rally 22-25/10/2009 possible and a roaring success… Thanks a million to all!   IP Eberhard J Wirfs has recommended a new program – “Lions In Sight” which he requested every club, every district and every multiple district to organize a major public relations activity during the last 2 weeks of January 2010. Lions have gained worldwide recognition for our work to improve sight, but we are not “insight” of the general public Make yourself visible, while making a difference in your community. Showcase your favourite service projects, said LCI. Fellow Lions, our Lions In Action Rally 22-25/10/2009 have accomplished the “Lions In Sight” program. The objectives of the Lions In Action Rally: to create public awareness of the community and humanitarian services carried out by the Lions. to foster closer tie between the community and the lions in District 308-A2 to build bond of close friendship, relationship, cooperation and better understanding among Lions from different regions in district 308-A2 to promote a good and positive image of Lionism to work for membership drive, clubs’ extension and retention to fulfill the International President’s theme ‘ Move to Grow’ and our District Theme ‘Together, Let’s Do It!”.   I am pleased that all the 72 clubs including some Leo Clubs in the Districts have participated in Lions In Action Rally. Again, I am extremely touched by all of you, my fellow Lions and friends of Lions, for carrying out numerous meaningful service projects and activities, whether independently or jointly with other clubs/zone/region or government bodies. eg. Road safety campaign, Influenza A H1N1 awareness campaign, environmental project, Lions service for children project, Lions Quest, sight first project, health and community, diabetes, drugs awareness and educational project, as well as, the final judging of Peace Poster Contest. I am glad that the services and activities of the Lions have been recognized by the local government. And, I also like to record our sincere thanks and appreciation to Deputy Minister of Transport, PDG YB Datuk Robert Lau for the sponsorship of 5,000 car stickers for the Lions in the District and to Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, Charter President YB Datuk Peter Pang for the sponsorship of 200 Rally T-shirts.   Fellow Lions, please publicize these Lions activities in your  local media. Do not feel awkward to blow your trumpet and tell others about the good deeds that we have done. The society and public need to know that we are transparent and accountable to funds raised from them. They need to know the Lions services and programs that have been implemented, not only to improve the current situation but also for the development and growth of our future and the local population as a whole. We also hope that through publicizing the Lions activities would help to induce service minded men and women to join our movement. In line with IP Eberhard’s calls for growth in recruiting qualified members, spouses and family members to our Association, during this 4D3N Rally, 7 new members were inducted on 22/10/09 at the Region 2 fellowship night in Sibu and another 32 were inducted on 24/10/09 at the Grand Induction Night in Miri. To the new members, we welcome you onboard and to Lionism. To the sponsors, we ask you to please take good care of the new members, cultivate and nurture them as you have pledged. Please make the new members feel welcomed, needed, wanted, and that they are truly involved. Help to develop each one into an understanding Lion of our Association.   For those who have joined in the 4D3N Rally, I trust all of you would agree with me that we have had great time and fellowship together. I salute President Arthur Gan, PP Cheong Choong Choi of LC Tawau Host, President Helena Chai of LC Tawau Central, Secretary Raymond Ha of LC Tawau Mandarin, PDG Cheng Yik Siong of LC Sibu and Lion Andreas Meeks Mape of LC Bau that despite the ‘obstacles’ of car accident, car broke down, flat tyre, etc they still continued the journey with full Lions spirit. I too, salute the Lions and friends of Lions for the assistance and care extended to our Fellow Lions at the time when help and concern were most needed . I am glad that all the ‘conflicts’, if any, in organizing the Lions In Action were replaced by ‘joy’ and “laughter”. We learnt ‘to be more understanding, to tolerate, to help and care for one another, and to work as a team. We are brothers and sisters, and we are truly Lions from one big family.   Fellow Lions, Let us unite together as one, Let us serve together towards our common goals and objectives, and continue our momentum of “Move To Grow” for a “Brighter Future” for our community, our district and our association.. Yes, Fellow Lions… “Together, Let’s Do It”    Thank you and sincerely yours in Lionism   Karen Koh Eng Yan District Governor 2009-2010 - District 308-A2

Major Induction of New Members by DG Karen Koh

Durian Fellowship @ Miri

District 308-A2 Peace Poster Finalist @ Miri

Car Stiker – Safety Awareness @ Miri

Lions In Actions Rally 2009 @ Miri

 

Fellowship Dinner

 

 

 

 

My Zone 2 President 100% Attending on Lions in Action Rally 2009 @ Miri.

Video Flag Off – Region 1 Lions in Action Rally 2009 @ Lions Nursing Home Kuching

Region One Lions in Actions Rally 2009 Flag Off @ Lions Nursing Home

Serian Lions Club 25th Anniversary @ Serian Community Hall

Kuching City Lions Club 21th Anniversary

Happy Deepavali 2009

District 308-A2 Photos Gallery

Click here to view the District 308-A2 Photos Gallery - http://308a20910.blogspot.com/

Attend MERL @ KK 2009 on 4 Oct 2009 & Presentations Slides

Opening Address by DG Karen Koh
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/12545954/MERL-KK09-DG_Karen-Conference-2009

Overview of Membership Records by RC Judy Ngui
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/12547400/MERL-KK09-DT_Judy-Lions-Overview-2009

Membership & Retention by DT Frankie Poon
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/12546167/MERL-KK09-DT_Frankie-Membership-_-Retention-09-KK

New Book covering the history of Lions Clubs International: Lions Clubs in the 21st Century

Dear Region Chairperson/Zone Chairperson Good morning! Please disseminate following information to clubs. New Book covering the history of Lions Clubs International: Lions Clubs in the 21st Century, available from LCI Club Supplies. The 383-page publication, with more than 70 photographs, surveys the nine decades in which Lions have been a moving force for community and humanitarian service, and looks to the future to consider how Lions can further enhance their position as leaders in answering human needs. The purchase price for Item number S47, Lions Clubs in the 21st Century, is US$29.95 from the Club Supplies Division at International Headquarters. An order form is attached with this mailing The department’s e-mail is Clubsupplies@Lionsclubs.org . The book is presently available in English only with translation into other languages under consideration. Thank you and have a pleasant day! "Together, Let's Do It!" and let's "Move to Grow". Warm regards Karen Buy it from the Lions Clubs Store or Amazon or Barnes & Noble or from The Lion, January 2009 -download article and form

Courtesy Visit & Lunch with District Governor Karen Koh @ Kota Kinabalu

Lions Nursing Home Charity Food Fair 2009 – 15 November 2009

The LIONS NURSING HOME ANNUAL CHARITY FOOD FAIR would be held on Sunday, 15th November 2009.

Since the Lions Club was established, Lions have been dedicated to giving back their communities.
Lions are committed to improving the lives of those less fortunate, around the world and right at home, through the Lions Clubs International Community and services programs.

The LIONS NURSING HOME, established 17 years ago is one such programmed. It is a joint project of the 14 Lions Clubs in Kuching, Serian, Bau and Kota Samarahan. The Home provides nursing care to 56 aged residents and employed around 50 full-time staffs. Our operation is heavily subsidized by donations and fund raised through our annual food fair.

The success of the management of LIONS NURSING HOME depends on the donations and
contributions from well wishers. Presently we have 56 residents at the Home and the new additional
expansion of another 30 beds is now under construction and expected increased of nursing staff and
nursing aids will further increased our operation costs and its building cost estimated RM 780,000.

In this respect, the Management of LIONS NURSING HOME would like to appeal for your SPONSORSHIP in term of cash donations or kinds/SET UP STALL to our LIONS NURSING HOME FOOD FAIR.

Attached herewith is our Confirmation Reply for your kind action.

Thank you for your kind generosity and in enduring community service to our Home.

古晋狮子会疗养院将于2009 年11 月15 日（星期日）上午8:00 至中午12:00, 在古晋BDC 实都东路古晋狮子会疗养院举办常年筹款慈善义卖会。

自创办狮子会以来，狮友们反应热诚，尽心尽力的为社会服务、回馈社会。通过
国际狮子会的社群计划，狮友们背负着改善及提升社会不幸人士们的生活素质
的重大责任。

已成立了17 年的古晋狮子会是此计划中的其中一个项目。此项目是由古晋区、石
隆门区及哥打三马拉汉区中，14 个单位的狮子会协力合作而组成的。古晋狮子会
疗养院一共聘请了50 位全职员工以为此疗养院里的56 位年迈住宿者提供疗养及护
理。此疗养院每年沉重的操作费用及开销全是依靠年度慈善义卖会所筹到的款项来
支撑的。

至今，古晋狮子会疗养院能够成功的操作及管理全靠各界的善心人士热心的捐款及
支持的。近来，本疗养院里居有56 位年迈住宿者，于是，本院正进行扩展的活
动。扩展的范围包括增加30 个床位及一些全职工作人员。因此，此疗养院的建设
费用将近RM 780,000 左右。

在此，古晋狮子会疗养院诚心的寻求您的赞助、捐款及协助，或在本慈善义
卖会里设立摊位以助于此筹款活动。

兹夹上回涵确认表格一页供有意者参考，随后回复我们。

我们在此向您致谢。谢谢您的善意及慷慨的支持。

Youth Exchange Program Between District 308-A1 & District 308-A2

There will be youth exchange program between District 308-A1 & District 308-A2 as details below:- To District 308-A1 (Singapore) 5 students from Sabah & 5 students from Sarawak to Singapore on 01-06 Dec 2009 From District 308-A1 (Singapore) 10 students from Singapore will be hosted by the Lions in S'wak (5) & Sabah (5) on 08-13 Dec 09 Application to District 308-A1 (Singapore) Eligible age to apply- 15-21 years old. Closing date: 15 Oct 09. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. with regards, Lion Mary Ding (DC for YE) Email: marydingsk@gmail.com

Reminder: Region 1 Lions Clubs Fellowship on 2 Oct 2009 @ Donu Baa Cafe (Batu Kawa - Bau Road)

Dear Region 1 President, Secretary, Treasurer & Lions Members

Invitation to Region 1 Lions Clubs Fellowship

Date: 2 Oct 2009 (Friday)

Time: 7.30 P.M.

Venue: Donu Baa Café (Batu Kawa – Bau Road) see the map attached.

Ticket: RM25 per person.

Food: Non-Halal (Apology for Muslim Member), please let us know your attendant early, we will prepare Halal Food in advance.

  

President, please confirm your number of members participant before 25 Sep 2009 to your respective Zone Chairperson / Region 1 Chairperson Eric Tan.

 

“Together, Let do it – Another Great Fellowship”

 

Thanks

Regards

Chai Si Kar
Mobile Phone: +6019 889 7583
Website: http://www.chaisikar.my
Zone 2 Chairperson, District 308-A2, Lions Clubs International - http://z2c.chaisikar.my
Lions Club of Stampin Pending Kuching - http://www.lionsclubspk.org
Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 http://www.lionsclubs308a2.org.my

3rd Hari Raya Visiting @ DC Juita’s Open House

New Years Ginkgo Challenge

Dear DG Teams and Leaders of the World, As mentioned in my last email to you, I have announced another Ginkgo challenge called the New Years Ginkgo Challenge.  Please review the important flyer with all the details. I hope you will agree that if we can succeed in encouraging our existing clubs to grow in the next few months, we will be well on our way to a historic year and to bringing more hope to the millions who need our service. With cordial regards, Eberhard J. Wirfs, International President Lions Clubs International

A Special Membership Campaign Between September and December 2009 The goal of this campaign is to increase the average size of existing clubs within a district. Bring in new members Solve retention problems where they exist Revive clubs at risk of suspension Energize clubs All clubs can grow if given the right encouragement and helpful advice. In fact, there are many ways they can MOVE TO GROW. Invite more spouses and women through the We Need You campaign Organize recruiting campaigns utilizing LCI’s best practices Form club branches Identify areas in need of special assistance TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE!! We know there are Lions ready to respond. All we need to do is ask. If we are successful in growing our clubs in the next few months, we will not only be making history for LCI, but we’ll also make a brighter future for millions of people who need our service. For more detail …

Hari Raya Visit Second Day – ID Ellis Suriyati’s Resident

Lions Club of Stampin Pending Kuching’s Member leaded by their President Chia Siaw Ling and Zone 2 Chairperson Chai Si Kar visit ID Ellis Suriyati’s Hari Raya Open House.

ID Ellis’s Taken Photo with All Leos

From Left: President Chia Siaw Ling, Zone 1 Chairperson Peter Ong & Zone 2 Chairperson Chai Si Kar

ID Ellis Suriyati taken photo with Kuching Kota Samarahan Members & Zone 1 Chairperson Peter Ong

Join in President Kuching Ixora’s Julie Chong.

Visit to Tasik Biru, Bau

Hari Raya Visiting

1st Day Hari Raya visiting to DC Sheila Adenan & DC Cecil Adenan’s Resident.

Kuching Ixora - Handing over wheel chair to Sarawak General Hospital on 17 Sep 2009 @ Kuching

Kuching another Hot Spot Building – Pullman Hotel & Resort Kuching

Tentative Opening on Nov 17, 2009

See their factsheet for more details

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to All my Muslim Friends & Lions Members

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to All my Muslim Friends & Lions Members

From Zone 2 Chairperson Chai Si Kar
District 308-A2 - Lions Clubs International