27 December 2009 December Fellowship held at Dorsett Regency Hotel, Jalan Imbi, KL attended by President Nelson, 9 members, Zone Chairperson Christina Foong with her husband, children and parents in law, two guests of Lion Josephine, Miss Alice and Miss Ann. The wide spread menu hi-tea commenced at noon and members and guests enjoyed fellowship with President's jokes and story telling till 4 pm. Before we adjourn, we exchange presents.

Official visit by Cabinet Officers to our 11th Business Meeting held at Restoran Sri Melaka, PJ. Seated with President Nelson Wong from right is Zone 18 Chairperson Christina Foong, Region 5 Chairperson Jean Teoh, District Chairperson Youth Exchange Irene Hoi & Regional Committee Chairperson R5 Youth Exchange Nancy Soh with other members.

EVENT FOR DECEMBER 2009

11TH BUSINESS MEETING

CUM OFFICIAL VISIT BY CABINET OFFICERS

04/12/09 @ 7.30 PM

Restoran Sri Melaka, 1st Floor Amcorp Mall,
18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46050 PJ.

17 - 21/12/09

Club Retreat to Macau / Zhuhai, China

27/12/2009 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm
Fellowship cum Hi-Tea Gathering
@ Dorsett Regency Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Leo Advisor Irene Hoi & Alternate Leo Advisor Jamie Chen accompanied 21 Leos of Monash University on 21 November 2009 on their project - Visitation to Madam Kang Gaik Kee's shelter for over 200 dogs in Kamunting, Taiping.

Objectives : Provide appropriate platform for University students to render services to the community and encourage healthy social interaction amongst all participants and Madam Kang Gaik Kee at Kamunting.

The ones that were afraid of dogs were selected to clear the outer compound by collecting rubbish whilst the others went in to Madam Kang’s inner compound to clear the dog’s manure, rake leaves and clear the clogged drain. After an hour and half of hard work, Madam Kang invited everyone to eat and collect rambutan fruits that were growing all over her area. Soon, by around 3pm, we said our goodbyes.

The Leos made an overnight trip therefore they were able to visit the Night Safari Taiping Zoo and Sungkai Hot Spring the following day.

Thanks once again to Lion Josephine’s friend for sponsoring 80kg dog food. Club spent RM120 for this project.

Congratulations to
Yue Meng Li, daughter of Lion Nancy Soh
and Teoh Poh Jian, son of Lion Jennifer Choong
for scoring 5A’s for their UPSR exam 2009.

SSMH FAMILY DAY "1 MALAYSIA 1 FAMILY"

The Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped Selangor & Federal Territory was established in 1984 by a group of parents with severely disabled children who could not gain admission into the special institutions that catered for children with disabilities. The society has its own day-care and training centre and is staffed with 5 full-time teachers, an occupational therapist and a physiotherapist all of whom provide training to equip the children with simple communication and daily living skills in order to give them some measure of independence in their lives. Fifteen children are enrolled for daily training from Monday to Friday. The centre also runs a special Saturday morning session for disabled youths and young adults. There are about 11 young adults attending the Saturday classes where the focus is on communication and activities aimed at helping them become more self-reliant. These activities include making their own drinks and sandwiches, doing household chores like sweeping the floor, and arts and crafts.

Saturday November 14^th 2009, The Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped, Selangor and Federal Territory (SSMH) today held its annual family day at its Training Centre for Special Children. In line with the national slogan promoted by our Prime Minister, the family day selected “1 Malaysia 1 Family” as its theme. The event was held on its premises located at No 16 Jalan 21/11 in SEA Park, Petaling Jaya attended by President Nelson with members Jamie, Jennifer & Jessie.

SSMH President Puan Fadillah Yakin described the annual event as the society’s year-end ‘report card’ where families, volunteers and individuals, and corporations who have lent support to the society during the year come together to experience for themselves what progress the special children under its care have made throughout the year. Also present at the event were representatives of organizations that have contributed to the centre throughout the year. Amongst them were Japanese Women’s Association (JWA), GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (GIANT), Watson’s Personal Care Stores Sdn Bhd, Mudajaya Corporation Berhad, CIMB Foundation, Glenealy Plantations (Malaya) Berhad, Dato Dr. Wong Sai Hou of Klinik Wong and The Otomotif College (TOC).

During the event, guests were treated to various performances by volunteers while teachers, parents and children of the centre also entertained the guests. In the spirit of One Malaysia, these performances were multicultural. Guests were then entertained to a magic show performed by Mr. Cheah Yoon Weng, a veteran magician and other performances including a Yo-Yo demonstration by the Malaysian Professional Yo-Yo Club members arranged by Lion Jessie, Line Dancing by Fun Stompers and a special performance by the Lions Club of P.J. Metro members. Games were also organized for the special children with each game designed to demonstrate specific movements for the child.

In her welcome address, Organising Committee Chairperson Mrs. Evelyn Chan, who is also the Society’s Council Member in charge of coordinating the Parents-Support Group, said that the society is fortunate to have a very active group of parents whose care and concern for the development of their children have made it more meaningful to hold events such as the family day. The event showcases some of the skills the children have been taught at the centre and it is indeed most gratifying to see the progress some of these children have made over the years. Their hope is that parents continue to support the activities of the centre as caring for the special children here requires good cooperation and teamwork between the staff and the parents and other caregivers to ensure that the skills the children learn at the centre are continuously practiced throughout the day.

To organize the event the society received the support of volunteers, parents, individuals and corporations who donated cash or products. Contributors included Nestle Products Sdn Bhd, Mr. Khoo Ah Seng from Chop Chuan Seng the SSMH neighbourhood grocery shop, coffee outlet Starbucks and convenience store 7-11. The Club managed to raise RM1,100 for the training centre via King Hong (M) Sdn Bhd, Foo Ai Lin, Teoh Kui Hai & Choong Choon Moy. For more information on their training centre, Administrator Mr. Tham Keng Seng would gladly assist. Office 03-7874 6703 & fax number 03-7877 9886

click website below for more pix :
http://picasaweb.google.com/lionspjmutiara97/091114SSMHFamilyDay#

EVENT FOR NOVEMBER 2009

9TH BUSINESS MEETING

06/11/09 @ 7.30 PM

Restoran Sri Melaka, 1st Floor Amcorp Mall,
18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46050 PJ.

14/11/09 @ 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM

Society for the Severely Mentally Handicaped

Selangor & Federal Territory Family Day

16 Jalan 21/11, SEA Park, Petaling Jaya

10TH BUSINESS MEETING

20/11/09 @ 7.30 PM

Restoran Sri Melaka, 1st Floor Amcorp Mall,
18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46050 PJ.

21/11/09

Joint Project with Leo Monash University

Visit Mrs Kang Shelter for Animals

Taiping, Perak

On 23/10/09 OC Katherine accompanied Chinese Schools Alumni Association representative Mr Jack Low & Mr Kong to present the RM 3,000.00 raised at the Charity Bowl to 20 deserving students of SJK (C) Tai Thung and SJK (C) Kwong Hon, Kuala Lumpur.

Hip!! Hip!! Hooray !!! Walk for a Greener Tomorrow 2009 by Leo Club Monash University Malaysia held on Sunday 4 October 2009 was a resounding success with over 250 participants. Led by Leo Advisor Lion Irene Hoi, Alt. Leo Advisor Jamie Chen and members Katherine, Jennifer, Josephine & Jessie witnessed the whole event till the lucky draw. The event started at 8.20 am with speeches by Prof. Song Keong Peng, Head of Science representing Pro Vice Chancelor Prof Robin Pollard, Lion Jamie spoke on behalf of President Nelson followed by presentation of momento accepted by Advisor Lion Irene.

Then the crowd adjourned to the back foyer to witness Head of Science, Head of IT and Leo Advisor water the newly planted trees and plants as a symbolic beginning of their Environmental Project. Thereafter, the participants return to the main foyer and a 5-min warm-up exercise led by Leo Terry and the walk officially kicked off at 8.50am. About 10.20am the participants returned from the 6km walk and the event concluded with lucky draw. Bravo to Organising Chairman Leo Fong Boon Hoe & his hard working supportive committee for a successful & meaningful event.

More pix at
http://picasaweb.google.com/lionspjmutiara97/091004WalkathonMonash#

EVENT FOR OCTOBER 2009

7TH BUSINESS MEETING

02/10/09 @ 7.30 PM

Restoran Sri Melaka, 1st Floor Amcorp Mall,
18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46050 PJ.

3 OCTOBER HAPPY BIRTHDAY
LION JENNIFER CHOONG

04/10/09 WALKATHON @ 7.30 AM

LEO CLUB MONASH UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

Environmental Project

16 OCTOBER HAPPY BIRTHDAY
LION IRENE HOI

8TH BUSINESS MEETING

16/10/09 @ 7.30 PM

Restoran Sri Melaka, 1st Floor Amcorp Mall,
18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46050 PJ.

31/10/09 @ 10.00 am

5th Sub-Committee Meeting with

SSMH @ 16 Jalan 21/11, SEA Park, PJ

27 Sept 2009 at 11 am President Nelson, OC Lynda, members Jamie, Jennifer & Jessie paid a visit to Mr & Mrs. Ea at their San Peng flat in conjunction with Mid-Autumn festival. Members donated milk powder sponsored by Lion Josephine's friend Ms. Alice, Quaker oats cereal, fruits, mooncakes & breakfast. On top of that, President handed over RM100 cash for their bi-monthly provision (Sept & October). Mr. Ea eye operation is further delayed and Mrs Ea missed her son who is now under the care of K-centre, a home in Old Town, PJ.

21/09/09 Day Trip to Ulu Langat Hot Spring,
Look Out Point and Langat Seafood Restaurant

5 September 2009 Collaborating with the Chinese Students Alumni Association
a Charity Bowl was organised at U-Bowl, Bandar Utama, PJ
from 10 am - 12 pm in aid of our Student Welfare Project.
The successful project raised RM3,000.00 which will be presented
to SJK [C] Kwong Hon, Sg. Besi and SJK[C] Tai Thung, Salak South, KL.

EVENT FOR SEPTEMBER 2009

02/09 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

NANCY SOH

5TH BUSINESS MEETING

05/09/09 @ 7.30 pm

Restoran Sri Melaka, 1st Floor Amcorp Mall,
18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46050 PJ.

06/09/09 Charity Bowling @ 10 am

with Chinese Schools Alumni

at U-Bowl, 1-Utama, PJ

15-17/09/09 Leo Club Monash University

Blood Donation cum Go Green Week

at Monash Campus

6TH BUSINESS MEETING

18/09/09 @ 7.30 pm

Restoran Sri Melaka, 1st Floor Amcorp Mall,
18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46050 PJ.

26/9/09 Visit Mr. Ea & Family

Installation of Leo Club Monash University Malaysia
on 8 August 2009 held at Monash Campus
attended by President Nelson Wong, Leo Advisor Irene Hoi
Alt. Advisor Jamie Chen and members Dr. Karen Lee & Katherine Yong

for more pix : http://308b2-zone15.blogspot.com/

Sunday 2 August 2009 Hosted a luncheon for Rumah Charis Old Folks Home from 12 pm till 1.50 pm attended by President Nelson, Katherine, Lynda, Josephine & Jessie. Lynda & Jo brought along their mother, Jessie came with guest Ms. May Wong, ex-Lion Henry came with 10 guests with his 2 nephews and 5 Monash University Leos.

President Nelson kick off with his light exercise routine, than Rumah Charis volunteer Ms. Ho briefed the guests on the conception of Rumah Charis. Monash Leos assisted in serving the lunch and members took time to mingle with the inmates.

For the luncheon, my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Fan of Yuet Sum Hin Restaurant (ex-Lion Henry's auntie) who sponsored 4 yummy vegetarian dishes, Lion Jo made chicken cheese balls, Lion Kat sponsored 30 pcs yong tau foo and Lion Jessie made sweet sour fish.

As for non perishable items, the Club donated to the old folks and children's home 14 pcs blanket, 17 pcs pillow case, 14 pcs Kid's bag, 28 pairs socks, 20 pencil box, 7 bottles moisturiser lotion 45 pcs t-shirt, 60 pcs face towels, 2 boxes kitchen utensils of plates, bowls and spoons and 6 large bottle of liquid detergent. Henry's friend Mr. Yong Kuan Hon and Ms. Celine sponsored 2 bags 10-kilo rice and a few packets of biscuits.

The project ended with Ms. May Wong personally handing out ang pow to the 22 inmates. Ms Ho later took the Leos and Henry's guests to view the Taman Yarl children's home. Here I wish to acknowledge cash sponsorship of RM250 from my friends Cindy & William Tan too.

more pix at : http://picasaweb.google.com/lionspjmutiara97/090802RumahCharis#

31 July 2009 10th Annual General Meeting held at
Damansara Palace Restaurant, Mutiara Damansara, PJ

President Nelson expressed his thanks to members and guests for their attendance. He expressed his appreciation to members for the support, teamwork, commitment and dedication rendered to him during his term of office. He is confident that members will give the same generous support to him again and together the club will have another great year ahead. He gave appreciation to all members for their tremendous support and hope members will put in effort to increase Club membership to 20 by end of June 2010. Lion Nelson Wong thanked members for giving him the mandate to be the President again for 2009/2010 and will try his best to uphold and keep the standard and image of the club. His expectation is not high and his goals are back to basic – Do What We Can Do. He trully appreciates members sacrifices. Nevertheless, it is the caring and sharing attitude of the members which is of utmost importance and hope that the members enjoyed serving the community as much as he does.

EVENT FOR AUGUST 2009

01/08/09 @ 6.30 pm @ RM60/pax
DG Choong Kwei Loi Inauguration & Installation of Cabinet Officers

Kampar Chinese Temple Hall

02/08/09 Luncheon for Rumah Charis Old Folks Home
77 Taman Lucky, Jalan Puchong, Kuala Lumpur @ 12.30 pm

3RD BUSINESS MEETING

07/08/09 @ 7.30 pm

Restoran Sri Melaka, 1st Floor Amcorp Mall,
18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46050 PJ.

08/08/09 Leo Club Monash University

11.00 am Orientation

2.00 pm Installation

Campus Monash University

12/08 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

PATRICIA TAN

15/08/09 @ 2.00 pm

CARES 4th Sub-Committee Meeting

Telematch for Cancer Children

4TH BUSINESS MEETING

21/08/09 @ 7.30 pm

Restoran Sri Melaka, 1st Floor Amcorp Mall,
18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46050 PJ.

Donation of School Uniforms, Bags, Socks, Stationeries & etc
to 8 students of SJK [C] Kwong Hon, Sg Besi, KL and
30 students of SJK [C] Tai Thung, Salak South, KL
on 23 July 2009 from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm

more pix at : http://picasaweb.google.com/lionspjmutiara97/090723DonationSchoolBags#

Joint Installation of BOD 2009/2010 for LC Subang Jaya, LC PJ Mutiara, LC Sunway, LC Puchong and Lioness Club Subang Jaya was held at Armada Hotel, PJ on 11 July 2009 graced by IPCC Patrick Chew with his gracious lady Queon Fee. Witnessed by 180 guests including Lions from Taiwan, the programme kicked off at 8 pm. Highlight of the evening was the Installation, smoothly conducted by IPCC at 9.30 pm which took about 20 mins followed by acceptance speech by the five Presidents.

After the Speech by IPCC Patrick, Lioness Gaik Bee of SJ on behalf of hosting clubs presented a Token of Appreciation to IPCC. Entertainment started with two high note songs superly delivered by Lioness Belinda Chow, IPCC Patrick sang his favourite song "My Way, duet of Lion Yvonne of PJ Mutiara with Lion SN Tai of LC SJ another mandarin number, Lion Tan SK of LC SPS sang a soothing "Mona Lisa", followed by a duet by Lion Katherine & Irene of PJ Mutiara and R5C Jean Teoh wrapped the evening with another mandarin number. The evening adjourned at 11 pm. Click on website below for more pixs taken by Lions Yvonne, Poh Ling and Jessie.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lionspjmutiara97/090711JointInstallation#