20 July 2011 1st Zone Meeting held at RT Centre Section 14, PJ from 8 - 10 pm attended by President Katherine, Secretary Poh Ling & Treasurer Nancy.

10 July 2011 Our 12th Annual General Meeting chaired by IPP Lynda was held at Fatty Two Restaurant, SS2, PJ at 7 pm. Region 8 Chairman Soong Kok Hoong gave the Club an early monetary boost by giving his personal contribution of RM1,000 towards the Club's Admin Fund which was accepted by 2011/12 President Katherine. Agenda for the AGM proceeded smoothly and IPP President Lynda presented her personal pin & appreciation to all members. This was followed by Customary President's Appreciation presented by PP Nelson to IPP Lynda. We had a sumptous dinner followed by karaoke session and celebration of June [Lion Yvonne & Jamie] and July [Chwee Chin] member's birthday and the AGM adjourned at 10.30 pm with vote of thanks to all in attendance.

Social Welfare Project - Mdm. Gan A. Leong & Li Jang

OC Katherine met single parent Mdm. Gan A Leong 2 months ago and learned that Mdm. Gan needed professional guidance for her 13-year old daughter Li Jing who she feels is suffering from inferior complex and does not show any interest in her studies. After much deliberation at our Lions meeting, members felt that guidance should be from a professional level. With the assistance of Lion Jessie, we managed to contact Ms. Barbara Yen.

Ms. Barbara Yen obtained her qualification in education from the College of Preceptors, UK. She later trained as a medical social worker at the University of Singapore in 1972. Subsequently, she received her continuing education from the Schools of Social Work, Indiana University and Pittsburgh, USA, and University of St. Mary, Canada. She spent 25 years with the University of Malaya Medical Centre, serving in various departments including Medicine, Paediatrics, Primary Care Medicine, Psychological Medicine, Eye and ENT. She has experience working on issues of abused children, sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, mental illness, disabilities and HIV/AIDS.

Since 1967 till presently, she has been a committee member or a volunteer to about 15 NGOs and has helped draft training modules for the Ministries of Health, Education and Women and Family Development. Her passions are in human and animal rights, environment conservation and world peace through Buddhist teachings and inter-faith understanding. Presently, she is an adviser and counsellor to the Buddhist Gem Fellowship Counselling Unit, Kuala Lumpur. She helps to organise its para-counselor training course as well as its marriage education programs.

Sunday 3 July 2011, President Katherine with Lion Dr Karen Lee accompanied 13- year old daughter Li Jing for a consultation session with Ms. Barbara Yen at a coffee shop in Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya. The ambience made her opened up very quickly especially Ms. Yen started talking Cantonese to her. Below is Ms. Yen’s opinion.

Presenting Problem:

School refusal. Given reason - some teachers are fierce. Now that her mother has transferred her to a different school, she is still not attending. School performance is poor. Grades are mostly Cs and Ds

Basically, she expressed that:
- she is bored n lonely. 2 older sisters are married n does not visit often, older brother is in college.
- Father passed away when she was 4 years old.
- Mother works at a bookshop n on weekends, works as a sales promoter.
- She gets home rather late. (need to clarify some of the facts given by her)
- no one to turn to if she is unable to do her home-work
- has no internet
- handphone out of order but has house-phone

My observation:
- latch key child
- no one to see that she gets up in time to go to school or see that she reaches school.
- She takes an LRT n often ends up at shopping complexes
- looking for love n attention. She is in a very vulnerable situation - can easily be lured into vice or run away with someone who offers her 'love'
- Risk of being raped is high
- no proper meals

She turned to stray cats near the flat where she lives by feeding them. This gives her some meaning in life. She has some interest in music, swimming n is also attending taekwando class. She strikes me as an introvert but a likeable n caring person.

Plans
To see mother:
- to help her gain insight into child's needs
- child's vulnerability n risks
- provide her with support
- make plans for child

Recommendations for child:
- get her to school by school bus
- pay family nearby to 'baby-sit' her (provide her with lunch n see her up the sch. bus. She is in afternoon school. Mother would be home when she arrives home around 8pm
- tuition for her weak subjects
- mother to have one rest day so that she can have quality time with child. If possible, other siblings should be encouraged to visit often.
- If all these fail as a last resort, after discussing with her the options, perhaps temporary stay in a children's home until she is a little older n safe to be left on her own.

It will be good if Lions can temporary 'foster' her by helping her with school aid, tuition fees so that mother does not have to work so hard. I believe their flat needs some repair too. A safe, clean n cosy house will make her want to stay home more.

I believe Dr Karen has offered to take her swimming. That will be good. Perhaps can include her when here are parties for children's home. Case can be reviewed once her brother is earning. Shall give further feed-back after i have seen mother.

With warmest regards,
Barbara

1 July 2011, 1st Business Meeting chaired by President Katherine Yong recorded 93% with only 1 absentee with our 1st guest for 2011/12 ex-Lion Vincent Leong.

Joint Installation of Lions Club of Subang Jaya, PJ Mutiara, Sungai Buloh, Ampang City Garden, Sunway, Puchong & Lioness Club of Subang Jaya held on 26 June 2011 at Eastin Hotel, Petaling Jaya attended by over 260 pax including visiting Lions from Taiwan. The Confucious Brass Band entertained the guests with a few songs.

Program commenced on time with Meeting Call to order by Presiding Officer Lion Dato Neo Say Yeow of LCSJ. Three toasts were conducted by DG Hudson Hah for The King, PCC Patrick Chew for Sultan Selangor and lady Queon Fee for Lions Clubs International.

President Lynda made the Outgoing speech on behalf of the 6 Presidents followed by induction of 7 new members by 1st VDG Tan Swee Kok, welcoming new members namely Dato Wenddi Anne Cheong, Datin Ong Lene Yong, Eddie Eng of LC Subang Jaya, William C'hing of LC Sunway, Soo Tuck Sang & Cheryl Chow of LC Puchong.

PDG Woon Fong Piew conducted the Installation of Presidents & BOD and Lion Danny Loke of LC Sunway gave his Acceptance speech on behalf of the 6 Presidents. Guest of Honor DG Hudson Hah delivered his address and presented his Passion Award to some Lions including our club PP Nelson Wong receiving Outstanding RC Award. Evening ended almost 11 pm and fellowship continues ...

more pictures :

https://picasaweb.google.com/lionspjmutiara97/20110626JointInstallation?authkey=Gv1sRgCI__wvfHstyHkwE

50th Anniversary Lions Club Petaling Jaya attended by

President Lynda with Lions Nelson, Peggy & Jessie held at

Selangor Club on 11 June 2011

May 2011 Fellowship with Lions of Standerton

[sister club of our sponsoring club, Lions Club PJ Metro]

and Lions of Alberton, South Africa.

President Les Parkes & Phyllis of Standerton Lions
Tim Taylor & Maureen of Standerton Lions
Don Mattison & Wendy of Standerton Lions
Zone Chairman Johnnie Dicks & Beverly of Alberton Lions

23 May 2011 Farewell Nyonya Dinner at BiBi Chik, SS2, PJ

attended by President Lynda, Jamie, Irene & Jessie.

President Lynda and Low gave a personalized bracelet to all

the ladies, while Lions Jamie, Irene & Jessie presented

a piece of songket weave table runner to the 4 families.

19 May 2011 Seafood Dinner at South Pacific Restaurant,

New Town Centre, PJ attended by Lions Nelson, Jamie & Irene.

15 May 2011 Steamboat Fellowship at Country Heights Villa, Kajang

attended by President Lynda and Lion Nelson.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lionspjmutiara97/May2011FellowshipWithStandertonAlbertonLionsSouthAfrica#

April / May 2011 Fellowship cum Steamboat Dinner

Attended by 30 pax held at Lion Jessie's residence. Thanks to the following yummy food contributor ; Lion Yvonne for the La Manila cheese cake, fish/prawn paste and wanton, Lion Irene/Katherine for the pumpkin, watermelon, honeydew, papaya, Lion Poh Ling for sausages and chicken balls, Lion Jo for steamed yam and Lion Soong of PJ for 2 salted baked chicken from Ipoh.

Evening ended with April and May members and guests Birthday celebration and a group photo with 5 members of Leo Monash University.

more pix at : https://picasaweb.google.com/lionspjmutiara97/20110514Fellowship#

7 May 2011 Vihara Temple Charity Sales Carnival held at USJ19 City Mall.

Assisted by President Lynda with daugher Jamie Low, Katherine, Jessie from 10 am to 2.30 pm. We assisted in the counter selling various foodstuff and toiletries. Our Friend of Lions Jackie Wang managed to secured RM2,800 worth of coupons which was used to purchase groceries, stationery, toiletries for our selected old folks home and children home. Thanks to Lion Jamie Chen and Irene Hoi for providing transport and storage for all the things purchased until delivery is confirmed. Pelikan also contributed 3 cartons crayons and 100 packets color pencils for our children project.

49th MD 308 Lions Convention 2001 Ipoh, Perak

30 April 2011 Lion Nelson was in Ipoh a day in advance and kept President Lynda, Yvonne, Jessie & Irene posted on the Registration of Delegates which was held at Tower Regency Hotel thereafter proceeded to Syuen Hotel for Certification of Voting Delegates. Than we proceeded for tim-sum lunch at Restoran Foh San. Buses provided to Indera Mulia Stadium for the 3-hour Opening Ceremony graced by DYMM Sultan Perak Sultan Azlan Shah. MD 1st Plenary Session followed thereafter and delegates were transported back to their respective hotel for the Sub-District Fellowship Dinner. D308B2 dinner was held at Excelsior Hotel whereby the highlight was the Award Presentation. At this juncture, President Lynda expressed her sincere appreciation and thanks to all members cooperation & support for making this possible.

1. Excellent Club Administration.

2. Excellent Community Service Project.

3. DG Certificate of Appreciation for Membership Growth.

4. Outstanding President Lynda Yeng.

5. Outstanding Secretary Yvonne Cheong.

6. Outstanding Treasurer Josephine Yeng.

7. Passion Medal Award to President Lynda Yeng

8. Top Region 7 Chairman Lion Nelson Wong

9. Top RCC & Melvin Jones Fellow Lion Irene Hoi

The day ended with members paying visits to both the VDG candidates Lion Lee Boon Hoe & Lion SN Tai's hospitality booth.

1st May 2011 Lion Yvonne attended the School for President-elect while President Lynda, Irene, Nelson and Jessie attended the Leadership & Membership Conference where we learnt about GMT and GLT [Global Membership Team and Global Leadership Team]. Lunch was hosted by Lions Club Georgetown Mutiara for Lions from Kota Budaya, Singapore Fort Canning, PJ Metro and us at a Seafood Restaurant. D308B2 Convention was held at Syuen Hotel, followed by Election of DG/VDG via our voting delegate President Lynda and Secretary Yvonne. Our Convention Banquet was held at Syuen Hotel for early birds and the rest of the delegates had to settle for New Hee Lai Ton Restaurant.

2nd May 2011 Members attended the Necrology Ceremony at 9 am followed by the Closing Ceremony and MD308 Final Plenary Session. Announcement of our DG/VDG-Elect for 2011/12.

District Governor 2011-2012 : Lion Shawn Lee Kean Song with 90.85%

1st Vice District Governor 2011-2012 : Lion Tan Swee Kok with 82.92%

2nd Vice District Governor 2011-2012 : Lion Lee Boon Hoe with 60.12%

Personally for me, the highlight of this Convention is all the speeches by the eloquent Past International President Kajit Habanananda, whether its 5 mins or 20 mins am truly entranced by his charisma. The one that stands out most in my mind is when he spoke on our Lions Logo "Proud of our Past, Confident of our Future". He added that we got to look far beyond the two faces on the left and right. The "L" in the centre which denotes the Lions in each of us is equally important. Majority of us need to find ways to fill up the "hollow cavity" in each of us, to be a more respectable Lion.

50th MD 308 Lions Convention shall be held from 19-22 April 2012 at The Pullman Kuching as the Convention Hotel, however delegates from 308B2 shall be at Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching. Registration is RM300 until 30 September 2011 and the Superior-Double room is RM220.40 nett per night. For more details log on www.50md308lionsconvention.org

30 March 2011 Fellowship hosted by 2nd VDG 2011/12 Candidate Lion SN Tai of Subang Jaya attended by Lions Katherine, Yvonne, Irene & Nelson. Event held at Damansara Palace Kota Damansara, PJ attended by over 70 pax.

“Protect Your Kidneys, Save Your Heart” was officially launched at the World Kidney Day at LG2 Orange Wing Sunway Pyramid on 13 March 2011 at 10 am with varied activities including an awareness campaign exhibition to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys and our overall health, highlights on diabetes and high blood pressure the key risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its link to cardiovascular diseases.

Guest of Honor, NKF ambassador Dato Chef Wan demonstrated creative salad making while Lions Club PJ Metro took charged of the Amazing Kidneys Colouring, Drawing Contests and Tile Art Painting Contest for children and adults. Our club raised RM800 from 16 photo opportunity shoots at RM50 per shot while Lions Club PJ City took charge for the Sure Win Lucky draw for a mere donation of RM20.

OC Nelson expressed vote of thanks to President Lynda, Jessie, Irene, Peggy, Josephine & Katherine for their assistance in the photography counter and special thanks to Lions Katherine, Irene & Josephine for participating in the photography session.

Cancer patient Mdm. Ta Eng Chien

with her son Loke Swee Wai & husband Loke Chee Keong.

IPP Nelson Wong visited Mdm. Ta on 6 March 2011. Suffered from kidney cancer and had her right kidney removed in 2008, but the cancer has spread to her lungs in 2010. Currently, she is on Sunitinib costing RM4,300 per box from UMMC, however the medication has caused some side effects like skin rashes and vomiting. OC Yvonne Cheong wish to record vote of thanks to the following for their kind support and generous donation.

PRESIDENT LYNDA YENG 100.00

LION IRENE HOI 300.00

LION JAMIE CHEN 300.00

LION JESSIE NG 100.00

LION JOSEPHINE YENG 100.00

LION DR. KAREN LEE 300.00

LION KATHERINE YONG 100.00

LION NANCY SOH 200.00

LION YVONNE CHEONG 300.00

LIONS CLUB PJ CITY 200.00

LIONS CLUB PJ MUTIARA 300.00

MDM CHAN FOONG OOI (EX-LION MAY LOO'S MUM) 500.00

Z17C LION CHAN KEE OI 100.00

EX-LION HENRY FOON 100.00

EX-LION MICHELLE KHOO 200.00

PERSATUAN KEBAJIKAN CHARIT MERIT KL & SELANGOR 3,000

[VIA LION NELSON WONG]

23 Jan 2011 President Lynda, OC Jessie with Lion Josephine and Peggy formed part of the 31 Lions Clubs in a Joint Project between District 308B1 & B2 in conjunction with World Leprosy Day held from 10 am to 1 pm. Jointly with Lions Club Ampang City Garden and Lions Club KL Bukit Kiara, we were assigned to Ward 52 housing 10 ladies inmates. After chatting and handing out goody bags and ang pow to the inmates, we adjourned to the Community Hall for entertainment of singing by various guest and Lions / Leos & harmonica performance. Event concluded with the Choy Sun Yeah & Guest of Honor DG District 308B1 Dato Yeow Wah Chin distributing mandarin oranges to all. For more pix view :

http://picasaweb.google.com/lionspjmutiara97/20110123WorldLeprosyDay#

19 Jan 2011 OC Katherine delivered groceries to Chong sisers and Aunt of Chong sisters graciously invited me to join them for a simple dinner at their home. They expressed thanks and gratitude and were very happy to receive our groceries and and RM200 ang pow, timely for the forthcoming Chinese New Year.

20 Jan 2011 at 4 pm, OC Katherine delivered RM100 groceries to Mdm Lu Pui Lin & Choong Brothers. Unable to make home presentation due to parking constraint. Nevertheless she was very appreciative of our groceries donation and RM200 ang pow.

At 5 pm met up with Mdm Gan Ah Leong at a coffeeshop nearby Connaught to hand over 2 sets secondary school uniform worth RM90 & school bag for her daughter. Club sponsor groceries worth RM100 and ang pow of RM200. She explained having a challenging time coping with both her children.

Sunday 16 Jan 2011 Luncheon organised for 21 inmates of Rumah Love & Care, Kajang and 12 children from Kaizen Children's Home, Semenyih was attended by President Lynda, OC Jessie, Nelson, Yvonne, Chwee Chin, Peggy, Irene, Katherine & Poh Ling with guests included Jamie Low, Lion Eric Foong of PJ Metro, Rachael Foong, Lois Lui, Irene Chow, Roland Ong, Charmiane Ong & Harold Ong.

Thanks to our generous cash sponsors who made this event possible namely Mdm Jane Wong RM1K, Ms Wong Yoon Tze RM1K, Mdm Irene Chow 33 pkt ang pow, Mdm Koh Ngat Hoon RM200 and Mdm. Cindy Tan RM200.

Amount collected was utilized for purchasing 200 pcs Yong Tau Foo for lunch, groceries worth RM500, children educational toys worth RM200, personal bathing towels, face towels & toothbrushes worth RM300 and 3 ctns Adult Diapers costing RM462.

Vote of thanks to Mr. Robin Chang for donating a used 34" Samsung TV & Mr. Charlie Foong a used 21" Philips TV as their TV was recently strike by lightning. Thanks to Ln Poh Ling's sister- in-law, Mdm Low and Mdm Cheong for cooking the yummy stewed chicken with potatoes and fried mee hoon, Lion Chwee Chin for donating a foot reflexology, Lion Peggy for a few soft toys and Ms Wong for a carton of Diabetic Tea.

Delivery of 30 units school bags to SRJK [C] Tai Thung, Salak South, Kuala Lumpur on 11 Jan and 29 units to SRJK [C] Kwong Hon, Sg. Besi, Kuala Lumpur on 12 Jan. One bag is reserved for Mdm. Gan A Leong's daughter from SRK[C] Confusion school. Thanks to Lion Nelson & Lion Irene for their assistance on the delivery while OC Katherine co-ordinated with both school principals.

SRJK [C] Kwong Hon Vice Principal Puan Soo proposed that in future, we should consider supporting the child school bus fee instead, as it has escalated from RM80 to RM150 per month.

7/1/11 Advance celebration of PP Lion Nelson's Birthday [actual 13 Jan] at our 13th Business Meeting with his favourite, extremely addictive Banana Chocolate Cake from Secret Recipe.

26/12/10 Year End Celebration cum Fellowship & Birthday Celebration of President Lynda [Christmas baby] in the company of 11 members & 3 guests held at Yuen Buffet Steamboat restaurant at Mentari Plaza, PJ. The wide selection of food & fellowship kept all of us together for over 3 hours!! President Lynda thank all in attendance & wishes all members a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2011!!

12 December 2010 Assisted in CARES [Cancer Childhood Caring Society of KL] Annual Children Event "Telematch" held at Indoor Stadium Titiwangsa from 9 am to 3 pm. Led by President Lynda with her daughter Esther & two colleagues, Katherine, Nelson [as videoman], Jennifer with both her children & Jessie lend a helping hand in soliciting prizes, registration, food counter, games marshalls & photograper. Mr. Tey Kock Yew of NLY Group of Companies sponsored RM10K for this event. Executed a total of 15 games for 3 age categories and event ended with tag-of war between volunteers and parents. The Club donated RM500 towards this event.