Thursday, July 31, 2008

Exco FY2008/09

Presidents directors installed

Here's the line-up for FY 2008/09:-

President: Derbe Tang
Secretary: Sim Siaw Ching
Treasurer: Leong Ang Jack
Immediate Past President: Jenny Chu
1st Vice President: Alex Chung
2nd Vice President: Benjamin Lim
Tamer: Lau Kuek Hoon
Twister: Chong Yuh Ling
Directors: Audrey Wee, Cynthia Sim, Joanne Wong

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Roar roar roar : )

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Mt. Singai Hike - Environmental awareness and fellowship

Date: 26.7.2008
Venue: Mt. Singai

The weather was cool and cloudy on Saturday, just nice for a hike. The fun and lively company - Kuek Hoon, Siaw Ching, Jenny, Joanne, Juliana Audrey, Derbe, Audrey Chong and Liew - made the hike a great experience.

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Ready, get set, go!

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Siaw Ching, Kuek Hoon, Joanne, Juliana Audrey, Audrey Chong, Jenny, Liew

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We made it! Celebratory lunch at Batu Kawah.

Join us at the next outting! See you there!

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Save lives..

This coming 2nd August 2008, come & support the free health screening & blood donation drive jointly organized by Lions Club of Kuching City, Kuching Host & Kuching Emerald.

Details as follow:

Date : 2nd August 2008 (Saturday)
Time : 8.30a.m. - 12.30a.m.
Venue : Maybank MJC, Batu Kawa

The free health screening includes blood sugar check & body mass index check.

If you're coming for these blood tests, do remember to fast from 10p.m the night before.

Anticipating your presence!

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Reach Out 2007 - Kpg. Empasak : Project report

Project: Reach out 2007
Venue: Kpg. Empasak
Date: 20.12.2007


Pre-visit reports can be found at CK's blog or here.

The project was carried out in 3 ‘parts’: -

(1) Children’s Christmas party
(2) Health screening
(3) Donation of necessities to the villagers of Kpg. Empesak

(1) Children’s party
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This was a joint project with the Serian Parish volunteer group and the Lions Club of Serian. In all, the party brought cheer to 120 to 130 children, age 6 to 12, from 3 villages - Kpg. Empesak, Tong Nibong and Paon Gahat – from the Balai Ringin area. For many of these children, this is their first party and the first they’ve ever received a present. Thank you for helping us put a smile on their excited little faces!

Donated items: -
(a) 60 sets of presents
(b) 130 party packs
(c) Food – Fried Bee Hoon & Watermelons (sponsored by LC Serian)

(2) Health Screening
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This stage of the project was jointly carried out with the Sarawak British Alumni Association. It would not have been possible without SBAA or Dr. Law Siik Tien & Dr. Lai Kee Hoe from SGH, Dr. Zoe Lau Tien Fei from Serian Hospital and Medical Assistant Dev Nath Kaushal from Normah Hospital.

The health screening benefited an estimate of 150 - 200 adults and children from the 3 villages of Kpg. Empesak, Tong Nibong and Paon Gahat. Services provided on the day included medical check-up and distribution of medical goods such as vitamins, de-worming pills and anti-lice shampoo.

(3) Donation of necessities to the villagers of Kpg. Empasak
Demo - How to assemble a water filter

The village consists of 10 families, totaling at 61 residents. New Century Lions Club of Kuching Emerald managed to raise a total cash donation of RM3,110.00 and this was utilised to purchase various necessities for the villagers. We also received sponsorship in kind and donation of 2nd hand clothes. The donated items were handed over to the villagers on 20.12.2007 as well.

The items donated: Plastic floor mat – 27m each, 2. 16L Water filter tank, Cooking oil – 5kg, Sugar, Salt, Biscuits, Vico, Tooth paste, Tooth brush, Shampoo, Shower gel, Mosquito coil, Bath towel, Wire/plastic clothes basket/shelves, Thermos, Soap, Laundry bar, Pails

Account: -

Cash donation received: RM3,110.00

Expenses
(1) 60 sets presents RM240.00
(2) Present paper RM10.00
(3) 130 sets party packs RM390.00
(4) Floor mat RM480.00
(5) Cooking oil – 5kg RM161.7
(6) Sugar RM52.8
(7) Salt RM9.2
(8) Biscuits RM74.8
(9) Vico RM172.7
(10) Tooth paste RM93.5
(11) Tooth brush RM48.8
(12) Shampoo RM41.25
(13) Shower gel RM41.25
(14) Mosquito coil RM22
(15) Bath towel RM123.1
(16) Wire shelves RM605
(17) 16L Water filter tank RM434.50
(18)Health screening goods RM300.00
(19) Thermos RM150.00

Total: RM3,450.60

Thank You!

A big Thank You to all our sponsors, donors and friends. Thank you for your time, help and donations. Your kindness has made this project possible. Your generosity has helped us reach out to these children and villagers.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
[Sir Winston Churchill]

For more photos, click on the pic below:-

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Highlights from FY 2006/07

Below are Kuching Emerald's Bulletins - with highlights of projects - from our FY 2006/07.

Happy Reading : )

The Amore 1:
Also downloadable at : http://rapidshare.com/files/132142746/TheAmore-Edition1.pdf.html

The Amore 2:
Also downloadable at :
http://rapidshare.com/files/132142747/TheAmore-Edition2.pdf.html

The Amore 3:
Also downloadable at :
http://rapidshare.com/files/132142748/TheAmore-Edition3.pdf.html

The Amore 4:
Also downloadable at :
http://rapidshare.com/files/132142749/TheAmore-Edition4.pdf.html

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Joint Installaion 6.7.2007

A new fiscal year has begun and the new Executive Committee was officially installed on 6.7.2008 by the District Governor Lion Sim Boon Chuan.

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Audrey, Alex, Derbe, Jack, Sally and Jenny

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Jenny at the reception/registration table

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Installation ceremony

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Friends of Lions: Alice, Mariana, Jasmine

For more pics, click on the photo below:-
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IPP Jenny with her appreciation award : )

Everyday everywhere!

Who are Lions? What do we do?

Lions International compiles a Lions Quarterly Video Magazine to showcase what Lions is about and the projects and events carried out by Lions around the world.

Click on the links below to watch: -
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lnn/lq-april2008-mid.php

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lnn/lq-july2008-mid.php

Your support means a lot! You could help us change someone's life. Thank you for your time.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Cheshire Home Food Fair 080706

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Event: Cheshire Home Food Fair
Date: 06.07.2008
Our Club's OC: Jack
Our stall: Home-made Curry puff

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Jack, Juliana and Alex

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The yummy yummy curry puff. A big thank-you to Jack's grandma and mum for these!

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IPP Jenny: Thumbs up for the curry puff!

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Finished selling the 200+ pieces of curry puff by 10am.

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Total raised: RM307

For more about Cheshire Home.

For more pics, click here:-
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New fiscal year. Pre-board meeting was held on 24.6.2008 @ Frappe Cafe, Travillion. Photos taken by IPP Jenny.

We looked so serious :P

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Sunday, July 13, 2008

Happy 7th Birthday Kuching Emerald!

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Happy Birthay to us! Happy Birthday to us! Haaaaaaapppy Birthdaaaaay to uuuuuuusssss..

Time, date, and venue all underwent changes until finally...
Date: 29.6.2008Venue: The Banquet

We are officially 7 years old. How time flies. A big Thank You to Immediate Past President Jenny for the wonderful dinner. The members had a lot of fun chatting, laughing and eating as these photos will show.

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So muuuch foood!

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Jack, Kuek Hoon, Jason, Alex, Joanne

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Jenny, Ben, Yi Fang

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Jenny, Joanne, Kuek Hoon, Cynthia, Yuh Ling

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Michael, Pei Pei

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Audrey, Derbe, Sally, Cynthia, Joanne

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Derbe, Kuek Hoon, Juliana, Yi Fang

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Thanks for the dinner Jenny! [IPP busy paying for dinner, incoming Prez busy eating...]

To top the evening, 2 of our Members-at-Large: Michael and Sally were back to join us! We miss you guys! Come back more often!

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Michael: UK import

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Sally: Turkey import

For more photos, click on the pic below:
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Happy Birthday New Century Lions Club Kuching Emerald!

Who and What?

Who are we? What do we do?

Giving back to your community can be difficult with today's busy lifestyles. That's why Lions Clubs International developed a new club format - the NEW CENTURY LIONS CLUB - for community-minded people through age 35.

New Century Lions Clubs are flexible because you choose which community service activity to pursue and you choose club meeting times convenient to your lifestyle. It's your club. Your way.

New Century Lions Clubs are backed by the knowledge and strength of more than 44,500 community-based Lions clubs worldwide, but designed for today's community-minded young adults. Lions clubs provide the structure, training and support to build an effective team of volunteers who can provide community service where it is needed most. As a member, you are entitled to all the rights, privileges and responsibilities common to all Lions club members with the freedom and flexibility to tailor the club to fit your schedule and interests.

New Century Lions Clubs :

* Members are age 35 and under at time of joining. Adults through age 35 may be invited to join a New Century Lions Club for the club’s first seven years. There is no requirement for members to leave the club when they exceed the age of 35.

* No rigid meeting schedule.*Flexibility to choose service activities.

*Fewer administrative requirements.

*Use of Internet for club administration.

*Connect with Lions clubs across the globe.

At Lions Clubs International, we are moving from a proud past to an even more promising future. Join us on this journey, ignite your volunteer spirit and give back to your community.

The New Century Lions Clubs. It’s your club, Your Way.

Facts about New Century Lions Club of Kuching Emerald :

*Chartered on 22nd May 2001.

*Active members totalling at 20 (as at 30.6.2008).

*Carries out various projects and other community services often.

*Board/Members' meeting held monthly.


Contact us at kuchingemerald@yahoo.com to find out more about us or to join us at our meeting(s) or project(s).