District 308-B1 Lions Youth Exchange Orientation (December 2009 )

Lions Youth Exchange Orientation for all successful applicants had being conducted as following :

Date : Friday, 06 November 2009
Venue : KGCC, Kota Bharu. Kelantan
Time : 8.30am
Attire : Smart casual wear

Briefing was conducted by Lions Youth Exchange Chairman James Wong.

and

Date : Saturday, 07 November 2009
Venue : KBU International College, Bandar Utama. Selangor.
Time : 8.30am
Attire : Smart casual wear

Briefing was conducted by DC Youth Camp & Exchange, Lion Alan Yoong, YE Coordinator Lion Veronica Koh and members of KLCC Omega Leo Club.

In The Memory of Leo James Khor Wan Kai

Dear all,

Our friend, Leo James Khor Wan Kai (Leo Club of SMJK Chung Ling, Penang) had passed away on November 1st, 2009. I know him when I was in form 3, year 2004, in National Lead Camp at Dusun Eco Resort Bentong, Pahang. In 2005 and 2007, we meet again at Leo Forum at Penang. Through this few year friendship, we really have a good time. Miss him.

James - Central Row, second from right.

Lead Camp - James was the tallest guy int he photo.

His life as a Leo member at here and here.

From,
Leo Meng Zhen

"Three Utar students drown at waterfall, a fourth rescued
By IVAN LOH and CHAN LI LEEN

KAMPAR: A second tragedy has struck here, hardly a week after the Kuala Dipang bridge collapse took three young lives.

Three Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman undergraduates drowned after they were swept away by strong current at the Batu Berangkai waterfalls yesterday.

The dead have been identified as James Khor Wan Kai, 20; Yew Shy Gin, 19 and Yew Ghim Chnieh, 20." The Star

2nd Joint Leo Installation Night of SMCC Chung Cheng and Omega Leo

By
Leo Ong Zhi Wei

A very quick update about the 2nd Joint Leo Installation Night of SMCC Chung Cheng and Omega Leo. Things went pretty well. I enjoyed the foods, the performance of everyone of them and every single thing which happened that night. Well, it was a memorable night.

Visit to Orang Asli Village

Leo Club of Kota Bharu Central and Alor Star

LIONS WORLD SERVICE DAY
Date : 23 October 2009 (Saturday)
Venue : SJK Khay Boon Rantau Panjang

Leo Kevin Lim facilitate the children

President, Leo Sinsing and members of Leo Club of Alor Star

超越另一个知我 + Magic Carpet - YLC 2007

Dr JP Kamalanathan's Speech YLC2008

Summer 2009 District 308-B1 Malaysia Youth Exchange Hosted by Lions Club of Kota Bharu

Summer 2009 Malaysia Youth Exchange Hosted
by
Lions Club of Kota Bharu
Visit Kota Bharu from August 12-22, 2009

Name : Hikaru Sugino
Female, 19
Birthday: April 25
From: Fukuoka, Japan
Currently College Student

Name : Nozomi Shiokura
Female, 17
Birthday:November 30
From :Kagoshima, Japan
Currently High School Student

"Thank you for getting warm reception me this time.I could enjoy myself everyday. We visiting temple, climbing mountain! When I climbed mountain,I was so tired. But all things are my happy memory.And I could experience different culture. For example, foods, school, religion...if anything, I like Malaysia from Japan:) This summer gave me "courage"and"confidence". Thank you so much."

Name :Alessandro Vella
Male, 19
Birthday: March 27
From: Acqui Terme, Italy
Currently University Student

"In my opinion the experience was extremely positive in every aspect; regarding the host families, the people met, the activities and, in general, the whole staying.

I’m asked to underline, in particular, the “negative” aspects, but, I didn’t find any.

The families were really kind and helpful and the time spent “alone” was really short due to the large number of activities.

The camp was funny and the people met are one of the best parts of this experience, too bad that it was just 2 nights long. It would have been very nice to have the chance to go to the beach(however, inside the resort there was a swimming pool). The food, after an initial haziness, was good and very fresh.

The staying in the second city(considered a sort of “countryside”) was extremely funny, also due to the fact that most of activities have been organized with others families, so we always met others YEs almost everyday. Maybe Kuala Lumpur was too big to allow such thing.

I’ve got nothing more to say, except that it was really an amazing experience, that I wish to rejoin in the future!

I think I should underline the great organization of the Kota Bharu Lions Club!

I hope to have the chance to join the Leo Club of my hometown very soon!"

Name : Onayza Sayah
Female
Birthday: May 6
From: France
Currently University Student

Name : Capucine Andraud
Female, 19
Birthday: August 15
From: Herblay, France
Currently University Student

Name : Yuto Matsuura

Male, 18
Birthday: August 28
From: Miyazaki, Japan
Currently High School Student
Sponsored by Lions Club of KL City

Name : Shinichiro Maejima
Male
Birthday: January 18
From: Chiba, Japan
Currently High School Student

Name : Tomomi Hidaka
Female
Birthday: March 15
From: Fukuoka, Japan
Currently University Student

Name : Megumu Nohira
Female
Birthday: December 7
From: Nagasaki, Japan
Currently High School Student

Lions Clubs Youth Exchangee's Official Uniform

DONATION FOR FIRE VICTIMS

DONATION FOR FIRE VICTIMS
Date : 19th September 2009 (Saturday)
Venue : Kuala Besar
Time : 11.30am

It was a tragedy that 4 wooden houses were burnt down in Raya Eve. All properties of these 4 families were gone in one night. Especially to them who are going to celebrate Hari Raya the next day.

Lion President Lion Yaccob, Leo Advisor – Lion Josh Lim, Lion Kevin Yeap, Lion Benedict Cheang, Lion Chua Yew Beng from Lions Club of Kota Bharu; Leo Jason Lee, Leo Diana Chiok and Leo Sheng Toy Sei from Leo Club of Kota Bharu Central planned to donate some daily utensils, food stuff, old clothing and money to the victims.

It was a meaningful experience for our Leos to be able to interact with the under privilege and show our caring attitude towards the different ethnic. We also realized how lucky we are, to be able to live in a safe homeland.

Summer 2009 Youth Exchange Visit - Press

Youth Camp and Exchange Program District 308-B1 Malaysia

Youth Camp and Exchange Program
	'Youth Exchange - By Lions For Lions'
The District has taken some steps to improve the current YE programme for the benefits of Lions as follows: As Youth Exchange is a program of Lions, priority will be given to Lion members as "Host Family" and for Outbound Youth Exchange, priority will also be given to Lions' Children for the Leos. (Quota of 20% will be allocated to the public if necessary). The District Chairperson for Youth Exchange (Lion Alan Yoong) will have to compile a list of all Lions who are keen to be 'Host Family' and also Lions who are interested to enrol their Children or Leos for the Outbound YE program before October 2009 for future selections. During the new fiscal year 2009-2010, the District will refund the RM100 levy fee (Application fee) to all unsuccessful Applicants effective July 2009. All dates for YE (Inbound and Outbound) and successful Applicants will be posted in the District's website for reference. All Lions who are in the Travel Industry are given the first priority to quote for all Travel Arrangements, Ticketing and Logistic through an 'Open Tender System'. The District Chairperson for Youth Exchange will compile the 'Hosting Family Daily Itinerary Report' to the District upon their completion of their hosting. All Youth Exchangees to give Report and Comment to District Chairperson for 'Host Family' assessment.
Life Lessons Across Cultures and Around the World Each year, the Lions International Youth Camp and Exchange Program introduces young people to life in other cultures by helping them travel abroad. Each Youth Camp and Exchange includes an extended stay hosted by one of our many international clubs. As a participant, you will: Live with a family in another country. Meet people your age from around the world Learn about the bonds we all share - and the differences we respect in each other no matter where we live. Youth Camp and Exchange Types An Exchange can be arranged in hundreds of countries and geographic locations where ther are Lions Clubs. Most Exchanges last between four and six weeks during which the participants (ages 15-21) stay with one or more host families in another country. Camps are one or two weeks long and bring together young people (ages 16-22) from around the world. Camps usually include a family stay that lasts between one and four weeks. More than 100 Lions Camps are held each year in about 39 countries. Activities include visits to places of cultural or natural interest, sporting events and country presentations by the camp participants. http://www.lions308b1.org/0910/YEandYouthCamp.asp

Pelajar luar negara gembira sertai program pertukaran belia

Pelajar luar negara gembira sertai program pertukaran belia

Sebahagian pelajar luar negara menunjukkan kain batik semasa lawatan mereka ke Kota Bharu, baru-baru ini.

KOTA BHARU 23 Ogos - Menyertai Program Pertukaran Belia Kelab Lions Antarabangsa selama 10 hari bermula 12 Ogos lalu di negeri ini memberi pengalaman menarik kepada lapan pelajar luar negara yang turut serta.

Pelajar berkenaan iaitu lima dari Jepun, dua dari Perancis dan seorang dari Itali ketika ditemui ternyata gembira menyertai program berkenaan.

Kepelbagaian jenis makanan tradisional termasuk buah-buahan dan keindahan alam semula jadi di negeri ini merupakan antara perkara yang paling mencuri tumpuan kumpulan pelajar ini.
Pelajar dari Itali, Alessandra Vella 19, berkata, dia gembira berpeluang melawat Malaysia khususnya Kota Bharu kerana menyifatkannya peluang sekali seumur hidup.

"Saya paling suka ketika menikmati sate yang dimakan dengan kuah sekali. Tidak pernah saya merasa kelazatan makanan ini di tanah air saya.

"Sudah pasti apabila balik nanti saya akan berkongsi pengalaman ini dengan keluarga dan rakan-rakan saya di sana," katanya.

Remaja dari Bandar Acqvi Torme iaitu terletak tujuh jam perjalanan keretapi dari Rome itu juga memberitahu, dia melahirkan penghargaan kerana tinggal bersama keluarga angkat yang membawanya melawat ke tempat menarik seperti Pasar Siti Khadijah dan Pantai Cahaya Bulan.
Vella dan rakan-rakannya tinggal bersama keluarga angkat masing-masing yang terdiri daripada ahli Kelab Lions Kota Bharu.

Kesemua mereka ditemui ketika Majlis Malam Perpisahan di Resort PCB di sini sebelum berlepas ke Kuala Lumpur semalam, dan akan berangkat kembali ke negara masing-masing pada hujung bulan ini.

Rakannya, Capucine Andraud 19, dari Perancis berkata, dia gembira kerana dapat mendaki Gunung Gua Kambing setinggi 1,200 kaki di Machang .

Di situ, katanya, dia berpeluang menikmati alam semula jadi termasuk melihat monyet di tempat asalnya.

"Saya dilahirkan dan membesar di kawasan bandar oleh itu aktiviti mendaki gunung dan rapat dengan flora dan fauna adalah sesuatu yang sangat istimewa bagi saya.
"Saya berjanji pada diri saya suatu hari nanti kalau ada peluang saya pasti akan datang semula ke negara ini mungkin dengan kaum keluarga lain," ujar pelajar dari Kolej Kejuruteraan dan Biologi Industri Paris ini.

Pelajar dari Sekolah Tinggi Kagoshima, Jepun, Nozomi Shiokura 16 pula berkata, dia menyimpan hasrat untuk datang ke negara ini apabila mendapat tahu terdapat pelbagai tarikan pelancongan.

Justeru, katanya, peluang menyertai program pertukaran remaja antara kelab Lions itu membolehkannya melihat industri batik dijalankan di kalangan penduduk di negeri ini.

Katanya, walaupun pertama kali mengunjungi negara ini, tetapi dia dapat merasakan kemesraan penduduk dan dia akan membuat laporan menceritakan pengalaman itu apabila kembali nanti.

http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=0824&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Timur&pg=wt_02.htm

Lions Club of KL City - Lions Club Of Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu Lions Club To Build Down's Syndrome Centre

KOTA BAHARU, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Kota Bharu Lions Club with cooperation of the Kelantan Islamic and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) will build a RM1.5 million Down's Syndrome centre for children.

Lions Club chairman N Subramaniam said the centre could accommodate more than 100 Down's Syndrome students in the state, including those under the supervision of the State Welfare Department. Speaking to reporters at the ground breaking ceremony for the project in Jalan Merbau here today, he said Lions Club International had given RM270,000 to Kota Bharu Lions Club to build the Down's Syndrome centre.

"We plan to collect donations of RM1 million for the building and equipments," he said.

The ceremony was officiated by the State Exco member for Entrepreneur Development, Trade and Community Unity Datuk Anuar Tan Abdullah. Anuar said the state government had given an initial allocation of RM50,000 to the club for the project while MAIK provided the building site.--BERNAMA

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=429379

Down’s Syndrome Centre – Fund Raising Project

Down’s Syndrome Centre – Fund Raising Project

Date : 30th July 2009 (Thursday)
Venue : Renaissance Hotel (Lions Club of Kota Bharu 49th Installation Dinner)

Aim
To raise RM 1000.00 to Lions Club Down’s Syndrome Centre and the Down’s Syndrome Children to have a better education, facilities and carrer.

Raising Procedures
· Selling drinks during the Lions Club of Kota Bharu 49th Installation Dinner.
· Part of the amount collected will be donated to Down’s Syndrome Centre.

Committee Involve
· Leo Advisor – Lion Josh Lim Soon Hwa
· All Leo members

Target
· All Lions and distinguished guests who attend to the Installation Dinner.

Achievement
· A total of RM 1758.00 was collected during the event.

18/07/2009 - Inauguration of District Governor, Datuk Danny Ooi & Installation of Cabinet Officers 2009-2010

SPEECHES
By YAB TAN SRI MUHYIDDIN HJ MOHD YASSIN
Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia
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18/07/2009 - Inauguration of District Governor, Datuk Danny Ooi & Installation of Cabinet Officers 2009-2010


Y.Bhg. Datuk Danny Ooi
District Governor, Lions Clubs Malaysia District 308-B1

Dr J.P. Kamalanathan
Immediate Past District Governor, Lions Clubs Malaysia District 308-B1

Past District Governors,

Lion Dignitaries,

Lions & Lionesses,

Ladies & Gentlemen

Assalamualaikum wbt and good evening.

First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for being invited to this important occasion.

I also would like to extend congratulations to YBhg Datuk Danny Ooi on his inauguration as the District Governor for Lions Clubs International District 308-B1 Malaysia. I also would like to express my heartiest congratulations to the Cabinet Officers on their installation.

I presume that the large number of Cabinet Officers represent the size of the Lions Clubs organization of which is probably the biggest and probably one of the most efficient service organisation in the world.

We must acknowledge that the success story of this is heavily due to the members' strong conviction and commitment to serving the community without expectations of returns or personal gain.

Since the beginning of the Lions Clubs in Malaysia more than 50 years ago, the Lions have outperformed in providing noble and selfless service to the nation in serving the community and rallying to the cause of the needy, underprivileged and less fortunate.

In line with the Government's '1Malaysia' aspiration, the Lions has set positive track record in propelling numerous social community development projects, health and safety awareness campaigns and leadership training programmes that were carried out regardless of race or religion, not only among themselves, but also those they serve.

In materialising the '1Malaysia' aspiration, the Government of Malaysia is ever willing to work together with NGOs like the Lions Clubs. We would like to see more NGOs to fully utilize its members' knowledge, experience and resources to continue to outreach the community by creating and organizing social and community projects that promotes 'unity' amongst the Malaysians.

I know that I am adding more work to the Lions Clubs' existing projects for the new District Governor YBhg. Datuk Danny Ooi and his Cabinet Officers. However, I am very confident that they will also combine forces and pooling their resources with the cooperation and assistance from their fellow Lions.

As part of the '1Malaysia' aspiration too, the Government has been working closely with NGOs in moulding a caring and concerned society. We have to continue to provide assistance for the poor, needy, less fortunate and underprivileged.

As much as the Government has done its part in looking after the needs and the interests of the Rakyat, I am also aware of the Lions who have gone through extra miles in serving the community under various projects such as the setting up of renal centres, eye clinics, autistic centres and many more.

Through their aid and welfare programmes for the poor and needy, without regards to race nor religion, the Lions are also complementing the Government's efforts in realising the success of the poverty eradication programme at the end of the Ninth Malaysia Plan in 2010.

In addition to the above, I would also like to commend the Lions for playing an instrumental role in the fight against global warming and depletion of the ozone layer, with their 'Go Green' campaigns and efforts to create and instil awareness of the conservation of the environment.

As an NGO with more than 50 years experience, the Lions Clubs must also continue developing future leaders for the club and the country. As the Education Minister, I am very happy to note that the Leo programme in schools is helping to cultivate leadership qualities while promoting a culture of excellence amongst its members. The Leo programme eversince it was introduced at schools all over Malaysia has undoubtedly made an impact, and I am confident that it will continue to grow under the Lions' new leadership and guidance.

I trust the Lions Clubs Malaysia District 308-B1 will continue to grow and improve under the strong and able leadership of YBhg. Datuk Danny Ooi.

This is attested by his passion being the founder of the Malaysia Book of Records, the official national keeper of feats and achievements accomplished by Malaysians.

On behalf of the Government, I would like to say a big think you to the Lions and other voluntary non-governmental organisations for their work, efforts, resources and financial contributions without expecting anything in return.

May they continue to keep up the good work and contribute to the cultivation of a caring and concerned society.

Thank you.

Wabillahi taufikwalhidayyah wassalamualaikum wbt.


http://www.pmo.gov.my/tpm/?frontpage/speech/detail/1557

36th Multiple District 308 Leo Forum 2009 - Penang

Leo Club of Kota Bharu Central had being awarded the award as mentioned below by District Govornor, Lion Dr. JP Kamalanathan.

• Merit Leo Club
• Outstanding President - Leo June Lee
• Outstanding Leo member - Leo Meng Zhen
  

Outstanding Project Award

• Leos serving together with LIONS
  
• Leos with children
• Leadership Skills

Repaint Bus Stops

Repaint Bus Stops
Date : 29th May 2009 (Friday)
Time : 8am – 4pm
Venue : Bus Stops at Chung Hwa Primary School and Chung Cheng Primary School

Club Involved :
Leo Club of Kota Bharu Central
Leo Club of Sek Men.Chung Cheng
Leo Club of Sek Men.Chung Hwa

There were 14 Leos from our club, 24 Leos from Leo Club of Sek. Men.Chung Cheng, and 10 Leos from Leo Club of Sek. Men.Chung Hwa, get involved in this project.

We were grateful to Principal of Chung Hwa Primary School and Chung Cheng Primary School to give us a total cooperation in lending us the cleaning tools. The Lady Lions from Lions Club of Kota Bharu also had our heartfelt appreciation for sponsoring us the lunch and drinking water.

On the behalf of Leo Club of Kota Bharu Central, I would like to thank all the leo members for their presence and make this activity a great success. Without their helping hands, maybe we might need a certain longer period to paint the school bus stops. Last but not least, we hope such meaningful project could be continued for the following years. Thank you to all the Lions and Leos as they have put so much effort in this activity.

47th MD 308 Lions Convention

47th MD 308 Lions Convention

Date: 23rd - 26th April 2009 (Thursday to Sunday)
ZON Regency Hotel by the sea Johor Bahru

CONGRATULATION
to our sponsoring club
LIONS CLUB OF KOTA BHARU

Awarded as TOP Club in the district by District Governor, Lion Dr. JP Kamalanathan.

Lion Tommy Tan, President of Lions Club of Kota Bharu,
awarded as TOP PRESIDENT in the district 308-B1
by District Governor, Lion Dr. JP Kamalanathan.