Outward Bound Sabah

YOUTHS – BUILDERS OF A BETTER TOMORROW

ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS 12 – 15 March 2011 “Youths – Builders of a Better Tomorrow”

TABLE OF CONTENTS a) Letter of Invitation by the President of Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera b) Information on Rotary Youths Leadership Awards (RYLA) c) Information on the venue Outward Bound Sabah (OBS) (Appendix A) d) Map Location of the Venue (Appendix A) e) Master Programme (Appendix B) f) Registration Form A (Participant Details) g) Registration Form B (Medical Declaration) h) List of Things to Bring (Appendix C)

The Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera Club No. 55923 District 3310 (Charter Date: June 21st 2001) P.O.Box 20594, 88763 Luyang Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

2010-2011 President of Rotary Clubs BOARD OF DIRECTORS District 3310 25th January 2011

PRESIDENT Rtn Ian Thow Yin Lap PHF Dear Sir/Madam, Tel: 088-430091 Fax: 088-430091 [email protected] Re: Pan Borneo RYLA Camp “Youth – Builders of A Better Tomorrow” IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Fellow Presidents, I am pleased to inform you that the Pan Borneo RYLA Rtn Judy Hiew Tel: 088-288108 Fax: 088-288104 Camp 2011 will be organised by the Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera (RCKS) [email protected] in close collaboration with the Outward Bound Sabah (OBS) from 12th to 15th

PRESIDENT ELECT March, 2011. Rtn Lai Kin Ken PHF Tel: 088-268785 Fax: 088-268785 The main purpose of this letter is to give early notice of the Event so as to [email protected] enable outstation participants to make the necessary travel arrangements. VICE PRESIDENT Arrangement has also been made with the Management of OBS to allow Rtn Paul Chong outstation participants to come one day earlier and stay at OBS dormitories at Tel: 088-717448 Fax: 088-256161 [email protected] no extra charge. The same arrangement is available for those who may have to extend their stay by an extra day to suit their travel itinerary. SECRETARY PP Rtn Christina Aluda PHF Tel: 088-212415 Fax: 088-224700 Places are limited to 100 participants only. It is therefore imperative to register [email protected] as soon as possible. Selection will be on “First Come, First Served” basis.

TREASURER Rtn Fatimah Yassin PHF I enclose herewith the Registration Forms and other general information of the Tel: 019-8525768 Camp for your necessary action. If you need further clarification please contact [email protected] either: DIRECTORS PP Rtn Datuk Verus Aman Sham PHF President Ian Thow (H/P: 0128280188 ; email: [email protected]), Tel: 088-268819 Datuk Gabriel William (H/P: 0198607330 ; email: [email protected] [email protected]) PP Rtn Datuk Gabriel William JP Benjamin Benedict (H/P: 0138501201 ; email: Tel: 088-750311 Fax: 088-750312 [email protected] [email protected]).

SERVICE CHAIRS Looking forward to your full cooperation. CLUB ADMINISTRATION IPP Rtn Judy Hiew Tel: 088-288108 Fax: 088-288104 Warmest regards, [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP Yours in Rotary, Rtn Fatimah Yassin PHF Rtn Ian Thow Tel: 019-8525768 [email protected] President of RCKS

PUBLIC RELATIONS PP Rtn Christina Aluda PHF Tel: 088-212415 Fax: 088-224700 [email protected]

SERVICE PROJECTS PP Rtn Lee Swi Heng PHF Tel: 088-710470 [email protected] YOUTHS – BUILDERS OF A BETTER TOMORROW ROTARY FOUNDATION PP Rtn Alice Kunjan PHF Tel: 088-264058 Fax: 088-210676 [email protected]

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS PP Rtn Abu Bakar Sheriff Tel: 016-8394212 [email protected]

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Information on PAN BORNEO RYLA 2011

INTRODUCTION

What is RYLA?

RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. It is an intensive training programme that brings together youth and young adults (ages 14 – 30) to further develop character and leadership skills whilst at the same time learning more about Rotary and its roles.

RYLA’s programme is mainly intended to develop leadership qualities, good citizenship and personal development among youths.

The objectives of RYLA are as follows: -

 To demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth.

 To encourage and assist young people in responsible and effective voluntary youth leadership by providing them with a valuable training experience.

 To foster continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth.

 To publicly recognize many young people who are rendering service to their communities as youth leaders.

DETAILS ABOUT PAN BORNEO RYLA 2011

Organizers

The RYLA Programme 2011 will be organized by the Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera (RCKS) in close collaboration with Outward Bound Sabah (OBS).

Dates

Saturday, 12th March to Tuesday, 15th March 2011.

Venue

Outward Bound Sabah, KM27, New Papar Road, Kinarut, Sabah.

Theme

“Youths – Builders of a Better Tomorrow”

YOUTHS – BUILDERS OF A BETTER TOMORROW

Programme Format

 Talks/Lectures

 Outdoor activities designed to develop self-confidence, effective teamwork and leadership qualities.

 Community Service Projects.

 Workshops and Group Discussion.

Participants

 Open especially to youths (male and female) residing in Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan and Brunei.

 Ages: 15 – 26 years old.

 Maximum number of participants is 100.

Accommodation

All participants will be accommodated in dormitories. Twelve in each dormitory with separate accommodation for Boys and Girls.

Registration

Participants are required to submit the duly completed Registration Forms (Form A and B) not later than 5th March 2011 to the following address:-

(Ms. Edith Joimin) Outward Bound Sabah Locked Bag 181 88996 Kota Kinabalu Sabah Tel: 088-750311 Fax: 088-750312 E-mail: [email protected]

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Registration Fee

Registration fee is RM400/- (Ringgit Malaysia Four Hundred only) per participant. Payment by cheque is to be made payable to Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera.

The registration fee covers the following expenses/items: -  Accommodation at OBS dormitories  All meals  Transfer to OBS  T-shirt/ Cap/ Bag/ Name Tag  Stationary  Certificate of Attendance  Use of OBS facilities and equipment  Linen  Group Insurance  Group Photo

The registration fee does not cover the following items: -  Personal toiletries (including toothbrush/paste/soap).  Towel.  Sun block / Insect repellent.  Telephone calls.

What to Bring

Please refer to Appendix B

What Not to Bring

 Jewelry.  Expensive personal items (e.g. designers label shoes and apparels).  Large sum of money.  Liquor.  Cigarettes.  Drugs.  Electronic Device (e.g playstation, laptop etc.)

Languages

Lectures and instructions will be in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

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Meals

All meals will be Halal. Participants with special dietary requirements are advised to inform the Secretariat before the commencement of the Camp.

Airport And Bus Terminal Pick-up

Arrangements can be made to pick-up participants from the airport (Terminal 1 or 2) and City Bus Terminal, Inanam to OBS. Flight and bus details must be submitted to the Secretariat at least 1 week before the commencement of the programme. For alternative arrangement, please contact the Secretariat.

Early Check-in / Late Check-out

All participants must check-in at OBS on Saturday, 12th March 2011 between 8.00 am to 9.00 am. Checkout time is 1.00 pm on Tuesday, 15th March 2011.

Outstation participants who may require accommodation prior to/after the programme may stay at the OBS or make their own arrangement. Those wanting to stay at OBS must inform the Secretariat.

Rules

All participants are expected to abide by the Rules and Regulations imposed by the Organisers and OBS.

Drinking, Smoking and Gambling

Drinking, smoking and gambling are strictly prohibited within the OBS compound.

Lecture Topics

Full eminent speakers will speak on the following topics: -

Lecture I - What is Rotary and what it does for the Community.

Lecture II - The Fundamentals and Ethics of Good Leadership.

Lecture III - Good Manners and Civic Mindedness.

Lecture IV - Communication Skills

Lecture V - Our Environment, Our Responsibility

Lecture VI - Human Rights

Lecture VII - Health and Fitness

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Programme

The master programme is at Appendix B. Some activities may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Further Enquiries

Please contact the following persons for further details/clarification: -

Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera  Rtn. Ian Thow (H/p: 012 828 0188 E-mail: [email protected])  Rtn. Datuk Gabriel William (H/p: 0198617330 E-mail: [email protected] )

Outward Bound Sabah (Office Tel: 088 750311)  Ms. Edith Joimin ([email protected])  Mr. Benjamin Benedict ([email protected])

Outward Bound is an educational, non-profit organization committed to helping people reach their potential. The educational philosophy behind the wide variety of programmes is the use of outdoor activities to achieve personal development.

For half a century the Outward Bound Philosophy has been successfully facilitated in more than 50 countries around the world. Since 1985, Outward Bound Sabah has adapted this methodology to the local environment and conducted courses designed to achieve certain objectives.

Benefits of active participation in an Outward Bound Sabah course include:  Increase self confidence  Enhanced initiative and resourcefulness  Developed leadership qualities  Greater self discipline, determination and  Productive teamwork motivation  Improved communication skills

Divided into groups and supervised by highly trained instructors, course members partake in a diverse range of activities such as:  Ropes confidence course  Kayaking  White water rafting  Rock climbing  Orienteering  Flying Fox  Sailing  Team problem solving  Abseiling  Solo camp

Programmes incorporate overnight or extended expeditions—Jungle Trekking in the Crocker Range, Sailing among islands of the South China Sea and river or sea Kayaking.

Outward Bound uses challenging outdoor activities to help people from all walks of life realize their physical and mental potential. The emphasis is on “learning by doing” in a safe, supportive environment. Outward Bound uses outdoor activities for educational purposes. The activities are designed so that everyone, with the willingness and determination to try, can succeed at their own level. Safety International Courses

For all Outward Bound activities safety is of Outward Bound Sabah is rapidly gaining a reputation paramount importance. Activities are carefully for excellence not only in Sabah but also at the planned, tested and constantly supervised by qualified international level. Participants from more than 10 and experienced instructors. Participants are trained countries have benefited from OB courses, with in and must abide by, basic safety procedures. regular groups coming from Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong and United Kingdom. Staff Location and Facilities The Instructional Staff are vital component to the success of any programme. Instructors are chosen The incredibly diverse natural environment of Sabah after a rigorous selection procedure and undertake provides a perfect backdrop for Outward Bound extensive training to develop the necessary technical activities. The school is situated 25km South of Kota and people skills. Many instructors travel overseas for Kinabalu on a beautiful and quiet beachfront. The training and placements and Outward Bound Sabah 100 acre site, between the Kawang River and coastal receives visiting instructors from other countries who foothills, incorporated accommodation, conference broaden the knowledge and experience base of the rooms, dining hall, boathouse, offices etc., as well as staff. being the location for many of the course activities. OUTWARD BOUND SABAH Experiential Education and Outdoor Activities

What is “Experiential Education”? “Experiential Education” is education that makes conscious use of participants’ experience by integrating them into the curriculum. Any experience involves a combination of all the senses (smell, hearing, sight…), emotions (pleasure, anxiety, fear, empathy…), physical condition (fitness, strength, energy level) and cognition (constructing knowledge, decision making, solving problems…). By using participants’ own experiences, this form of education addresses them in their entirety, as: thinking, feeling, physical, emotional, and social beings.

“Outdoor education” uses challenges in the outdoor environment to provide intense experiences. From these shared experiences, students are viewed as valuable resources for their own education, the education of others, and the well being of the communities of which they are members.

What is the educational method? The “Experiential Education” method (pedagogy) is simply “learning by doing”. This is based on supportive groups confronting challenges and sharing their experiences to help each other to develop their skills. Experiences are then investigated using the “learning circle”: plan / do / review. The reviewing of an activity allows participants to learn “Hard Skills” and Soft Skills” at group and individual level. The Hard Skills are the methods, processes, techniques and the use of outdoor equipment needed for outdoor activities. Soft Skills are interpersonal and human relations skills, which include: social skills, self-confidence, trust, leadership, teamwork and communication.

What are the aims of the programme? Personal development through “Experiential Education”. Outward Bound courses provide each participants with the opportunity to understand their personal strengths and weaknesses and to develop their skills.

At group level: decision-making, cooperation, time management, social competence, productive teamwork, task leadership, team spirit, problem solving.

At personal level: self-confidence, achievement, motivation, intellectual flexibility, self- discipline, emotional control, initiative, creativity, resourcefulness.

For each programme, Outward Bound Sabah establishes an educational progression and selects activities to fulfill specific aims.

APPENDIX B ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA 2011) “Youths – Builders of a Better Tomorrow”

DAY/DATE TIME ACTIVITY Venue

Day 01 8:00AM Registration Main Hall

12th March, 9:00AM Camp Briefing Conference 2011 . Sing-along Room . Laughing exercise Saturday . Camp rules & regulations

10:00AM Lecture I – Good Manners and Civic Conference Mindedness. Room

11:00AM OBS Activities Conference . Team goals Room . Name . Leader, group cheers . Slogan, flag . Team dynamics

12:30PM Lunch Dining Hall

1:30PM Official Opening Ceremony Main Hall . Welcoming address by President of RCKS . Group Photo . Refreshment

3:00PM Lecture II - What is Rotary and what it Conference does for the community. Room

4:00PM Tea Break

4:30PM Ridge Run Exercise

5:30PM Dance Exercise & Clean-up Car Park

6:30PM Dinner

7:30PM Lecture III – The Fundamentals and Conference Ethics of Good Leadership. Room

8:30PM Coat-of-Arm (Brainstorm on Theme) Conference Room 9:30PM Supper

10.00PM Goodnight.

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DAY/DATE TIME ACTIVITY Venue

Day 02 5:30AM Wake-up

13th March, 6:00AM Morning Exercise Beach 2011 7:30AM Breakfast Sunday 8:30AM Lecture IV – Communication Skills Conference Room 10:00AM Tea Break Conference 10:30AM Lecture V – Health and Fitness Room

11:30AM Lecture VI – Human Rights Conference Room 12:30PM Lunch

1:30PM OBS Activities (Ropes Activity)

3:00PM Tea Break

3:30PM OBS Activities Continue

6:30PM Dinner

7:30PM Nightline Exercise

8:30PM Group Discussion – Review of Day

9:30PM Supper

10:00PM Goodnight

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DAY/DATE TIME ACTIVITY Venue

Day 03 5:30AM Wake-up

14th March, 6:00AM Morning Exercise Beach 2011 7:30AM Breakfast Monday 8:30AM Lecture VII – Our Environment, Our Conference Responsibility Room

9:30AM Community Service

12:30PM Lunch

2:00PM Traditional Games Padang

. Blow pipe . Boling Kelapa . Melastik . Tiga Selipar . Etc

3:00PM Tea Break

3:30PM Bush Cooking Competition Boathouse

Preparation for Bonfire – Presentation

7:00PM Bonfire Beach

10:00PM Goodnight

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DAY/DATE TIME ACTIVITY Venue

Day 03 5:30AM Wake-up

15th March, 6:00AM Stretching Exercise & Solo Reflection Beach 2011 7:30AM Breakfast Tuesday 8:30AM Panel Discussion Beach

10:00AM Tea Break

10:30AM Programme Evaluation and Preparation Conference for Official Closing Ceremony Room

11:00AM Official Closing Ceremony

. Slide Show of camp photos . Sharing by participants . Skit Group Presentation . Speech by President of RCKS . Closing Address by Guest of Honour . Certificate presentation . Presentation of awards . “If We Hold On Together” 12:30PM . Group photo

1:30PM Lunch

End of Programme

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The Secretariat (Ms Edith Joimin) Outward Bound Sabah Locked Bag 181 88996 Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia Tel: 088-750311 YOUTHS – BUILDERS OF A BETTER Fax: 088-750312 TOMORROW E-mail: [email protected]

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Camp 2011 Organised By: The Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera Venue: Outward Bound Sabah, Kinarut, Sabah Date: 12th – 15th March 2011

REGISTRATION FORM

Section A: To be completed by the participant.

Name: ______Gender (Male/Female): ______

Date of Birth: ______I/C No: ______

Home Address: ______Telephone: ______

______Fax: ______H/P: ______

______T-Shirt size: ______

Section B: To be completed by parent / guardian (applicable to participant below 18 years old only).

Parent / Guardian’s Name: ______Telephone: ______

Address: ______

______

I hereby agree to send my son / daughter ______to the above-mentioned event and I understand that the Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera will not be held liable for any injury suffered by my son / daughter.

______Parent / Guardian’s Signature Date

Important note: This form must reach the above address on or before 5th March 2011. Registration fee is RM400/pax. All cheques must be crossed and made payable to the Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera.

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The Secretariat (Ms Edith Joimin) Outward Bound Sabah Locked Bag 181 88996 Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia Tel: 088-750311 Fax: 088-750312 YOUTHS – BUILDERS OF A BETTER E-mail: [email protected] TOMORROW

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Camp 2011 Organised By: The Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera Venue: Outward Bound Sabah, Kinarut, Sabah Date: 12th – 15th March 2011

REGISTRATION FORM

Section C: To be completed by the school (if applicable).

School Name: ______Telephone: ______

Address: ______

______

Permission is granted to ______of I/C No: ______to attend the above-mentioned event.

______Principal’s Signature and Official Stamp Date

Section D: To be completed by sponsor (if applicable).

Sponsor Name: ______Telephone: ______

Address: ______

______

I / We hereby wish to sponsor ______of I/C No: ______to attend the above-mentioned event.

______Sponsor’s Signature Date

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RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Camp 2011 Organised By: The Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera Venue: Outward Bound Sabah, Kinarut, Sabah Date: 12th – 15th March 2011

REGISTRATION FORM

Section E: Mode of transportation (Please check () which ever applicable)

No, I do not require transportation to Outward Bound Sabah, Kinarut, Thank you!

Yes, I require transportation to Outward Bound Sabah, Kinarut, Sabah. Please take note of the following arrival time and disembarking location. Thank you!

I will be arriving by: Flight Time of arrival: ______Flight no: ______

Bus / Land Time of arrival: ______Vehicle no: ______

Remarks: ______

______

Important Note: The Organiser will arrange pick up at selected time on 12th March 2011 at Airport (Terminal 1 and 2) and City Bus Terminal, Inanam ONLY. Participants requiring transportation will be informed duly on the pick up schedule. For alternative arrangement, please contact the Secretariat.

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Part 1 - MEDICAL HISTORY (To be completed with medical officer)

1. IS THERE A HISTORY OF/HAVE YOU EVER NO YES If Yes, describe HAD (a) Chest pain, High blood pressure, heart problems eg. Heart murmur, Extra heart beat or other heart abnormality

(b) Asthma, Bronchitis, Tuberculosis, Sinusitis, Other lung problems

(d) Eye problems/poor vision

(e) Ear problems/deafness

(f) Nervous illness

(g) Diabetes

(h) Allergy to medicines/food/others

(i) Bone or joint injury

(j) A carrier status for any infectious disease?

(k) Medical treatment within last two years

2. IS THERE A NEED FOR/DO YOU REQUIRE

(a) Routine Medication

(b) Special diet

3. IS THERE/DO YOU HAVE

(a) Any disability

(b) Pregnancy

4. TETANUS IMMUNIZATION Date of last immunization (compulsory)

5. Height : ______meters Weight : ______kilograms

______Name of Clinic Name of Doctor Signature and Date

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Part II – MEDICAL DECLARATION BY APPLICANT (to be signed by ALL applicants)

I declare that all the information provided above are true. I am currently not suffering from any acute ailments or diseases.

______Date Name &Signature SCHOOLS STUDENTS (Please bring along your school health booklet when you go for your medical examination

PART III – CERTIFICATION OF FITNESS (to be completed by Medical Examiner)

I have this date ______examined ______(name)

and found *him/her *FIT/UNFIT to participate in the Outward Bound programmes and activities.

Remark : ______

______

______Name of Doctor Signature

______Clinic Stamp Date

*Delete where not applicable PA/OBS/1/94(2)

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OUTWARD BOUND SABAH Locked Bag 181, 88996 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Tel: 60 88 750311 Fax: 60 88 750312 E-mail: [email protected]

RECOMMENDED PERSONAL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT LIST

You can arrive in t-shirt and loose long pants (track suit bottom).

2 pairs long sleeved shirts 1 towel & sarong 3 pairs comfortable shorts 3 sets of under clothing 1 pullover / jumper Sunscreen 1 pair of sandals Insect repellent 3 pairs of socks Toiletries 3 T-shirts Washing soap or powder 1 pair sturdy sport shoes 1 waterproof jacket / raincoat Linen i.e pillow case, blanket and bed sheets 1 torchlight with spare batteries Spectacles, if worn, with retaining cord and a spare pairs 1 hat and sunglass for sun protection Notebook and pen

Optional items: Personal medication, camera etc.

Money: Large sum of money should not be required. However, there will be opportunities to buy souvenirs at OBS.