NEWSLINK IW Year 2016-2017 A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 (Malaysia) COMMUNICATION RELATIONSHIP LISTENING INSIGHT EMPATHY UNDERSTANDING DIALOGUE COMPASSIONATE GIVING SPEAK WARMTH SOUL SAFETY RESPONSIVE CONNECT
EMOTION COMMUNION MINDFUL CONSCIOUSNESS AUTHENTIC
Touch A Heart International Inner Wheel Theme 2016-2017 NEWSLINK 2016-2017 A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 (Malaysia) IIW Theme Touch A Heart
“Touch a Heart, gives birth to kindness, being generous with your time, money, resources and willingness to help. Your true wealth is the good you do in the world. Be kind to earth, honour the idea of a global community, that we are each other’s keepers, ensuring safety, security, comfort, wellness, beauty and peace. Be kind to yourself, take care of your body by eating well, it goes through to the heart. Be kind with your words. Words spoken are like a broken egg, you cannot park them back. Be careful your word do not hurt your heart and the heart of others around you. Touch a Heart, applies to our relationship with other people, animal, plants, and the Earth. It may be offering of helping hand, patiently waiting your turn, returning a phone call or favour, or even cheerfully responding with a smile. You can touch a heart by listening, not necessarily giving advice, just listening to someone pouring emotions out, with patience. Giving someone a part on the back, a warm hug, when there is no one to acknowledge, can give the courage to move a mountain. A wink of an eye that means you can do it. Touch a Heart through the way you treat your environment, the trees are our lungs, the rivers our bloodstream, they are all inter connected and what you do to environment ultimately you do to yourself. Touch A Heart Kindness in the way we handle our environment, the oxygen we breathe works through our lungs and fuel our blood through our heart. We can International Inner Wheel Theme give compassion through “Touch a Heart”, an essential part of our life. The smile expressed by the recipient of your kindness is an experience more powerful than words. To become acquitted with touching a heart, one must be prepared to learn new things, and feel new feelings. Touch a Heart 2016-2017 is more than a philosophy of mind, it is a philosophy of the Spirit.” ~ Oluyemisi Alatise, IIW President 2016-2017
CONTENTS
District 330 Homepage Executive Committee, Advisors and National Representatives 2 A Memorable Experience Message from the District Chairman 3 Report from the National Representative 4 Message from the District Editor 5 Congratulations to IIW Board Director 5 District Chairman’s Visits to clubs 6 Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve Inner Wheel 8 World Inner Wheel Day 9 Annual General Meeting & Fellowship 12 The 4th South Asia Rally 18 Towards International Understanding 22 Touch A Heart: District Community Service Projects 24 Activities of the Inner Wheel Clubs 26 Snippets from International Inner Wheel 44
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District Chairman
PARIMALA SATHEESAN [email protected] Vice-Chairman Imm. Past Chairman SAKUNTHALAI KUMARASWAMY [email protected]
AMBIKA RAVI MENON [email protected] Hon. Secretary Hon. Treasurer SHANTI MENON [email protected]
PEGGY KHOO Touch A Heart [email protected] International Inner Wheel theme 2016-2017 Editor Int. Service Organiser DR RAMANI SUBRAMANIAM [email protected] Extension Chairman
KAMALA YEAP [email protected]
KRISHNAVENI MUTTHIAH [email protected]
JOAN SALLEH, PIIWBM JESSIE WANG, PIIWBD JOY SUNDRAM, PIIWBD
National Deputy National Advisor Advisor Advisor SIMONE WIPPERN Representative Representative Joan Salleh Jessie Wang Joy Sundram [email protected]
SEETHA LAKSHMI [email protected] The Official Information Platform of Distict 330: www.innerwheel330.org.my ABOUT US = History and development of District 330. THE CLUBS = List of clubs, executive committees and contact emails. HAPPENINGS = Club events (projects, fellowships and announcements). DOWNLOADS = Important documents and references for members and candidate members. AGM = Announcements and events of Annual General Meetings. INTERNATIONAL = Activities of District 330 in fostering international understanding
2 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 A Memorable Experience Message from District Chairman Parimala Satheesan
HAVING JOINED the vibrant Inner Wheel movement in 2004, I felt great honour and privilege to have been entrusted with the responsibility of District Chairman for the year 2016-2017, filled with enthusiasm, new vision and courage.
It has been an eventful year with great memories. When I enjoyed official visits to each club, joining in their you serve as District Chairman it becomes obvious that you celebrations, installations and other significant cannot run the office alone, nor should you try. We have events. A big thank you to all members for your to count on others, especially our Advisors, Past District warm welcome and the kind hospitality extended Chairmen, Executive Committee members and Inner Wheel to me throughout the year. You helped to make members at large—to competently and confidently help us my year in office very enjoyable and extremely carry the load. satisfying. I thank you for all the support and contributions. The IIW President Oluyemisi Alatise’s theme for the year was “Touch A Heart”. The theme itself speaks volumes of our Many of you have commented that my year as commitment as Inner Wheel members. District Chairman has gone very fast. And yes, it has. It has been a lot of fun, very rewarding and, I Accomplishments: must say, it has been a very affirming experience. I yy Club Visits want to thank all Inner Wheel members in District yy Regional Training Programmes 330 for giving me this opportunity. I have found yy District 330 International Inner Wheel day celebration that the District Chairman is always fully supported, yy Hosted The 4th South Asia Rally (Friendship Rally) with sincere and enthusiastic assistance in all yy District 330 & 331 General Meeting 2017/2018 endeavours. It is just so satisfying and it makes the yy A Trip to Sri Lanka, fostering International effort very worthwhile. Understanding yy Attended the 14th Triennial Conference of the Thank you once again to all of you. As I hand over Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in India, in Kolkata, the baton to Kumaraswamy Shakkunthalai, I will fostering International Understanding be there for her, as the Immediate Past District yy Donated one dialysis machine to the National Kidney Chairman, ready to serve as many Chairmen did Foundation—Touch A Heart before me. The wheel of Inner Wheel will forever yy Contributed RM15,000/- to enhance the facilities go on. at children home at National Cancer Society of Malaysia—Touch A Heart Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Committee members of District and clubs. I wish I could not have been more pleased with our accomplishments. you all a very very successful year. However, I certainly cannot take full credit for them. The credit also belongs to the hard-working, passionate and innovative District Executive Committee members. I would Parimala Satheesan also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my Advisors District Chairman IIWPBM Datin Joan Salleh, IIWPBD Jessie Wang and IIWPBD 2016-2017 Joy Sundram for their guidance and advice.
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 3 Report from National Representative Simone Wippern
REPORT SUMMARY OF INNER WHEEL PROJECTS 2016-2017
RIGHTS OF THE CHILD yy Fundraising projects for underprivileged children in schools and homes are yy the main aims of the two Districts. yy Back to school project donations of stationary, Books, School Shoes, Uniforms and Bags. yy Frequent visits to orphanages organised by Clubs are NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT 2016-2017 ongoing, distributing food supplies and gifts to the Name of Country Malaysia & Singapore children Number of Districts Two (2), 330 & 331 yy Inner Wheel Members organised The 6th Pan-Disability Number of Disbanded Districts 0 Futsal Championship, participants with disabilities such Number of Clubs Twenty-six (26) as cerebral palsy, dwarfism, autism, amputees and the deaf and dumb were invited to play, all competitors Number of newly formed Clubs 0 received prizes. Number of Disbanded Clubs 0 yy 30 Children from an orphanage were invited to attend Number of merged Clubs 0 an IWC Installation Function at a Hotel, each received a Simone Wippern, cash donation from the Club. National Representative Your Name Districts 330 & 331, FAMILY 2016 -2017 Date of submission 8th May 2017 Mothers’ Day was celebrated by most of the Inner Wheel Clubs throughout Malaysia and Singapore with a luncheon at member’s home.
AGEING STATUS OF WOMEN yy Kemunyan Welfare Home for the ageing yy Donations of cash and household goods were was visited by the Inner Wheel Club of distributed to single mothers in Kuala Lumpur. Sibu, donating a Microwave Oven and a yy A cooking class was organised at the Teenage Crisis Pensonic oven, and a Goodie Centre in Hulu Klang run by the Sisters of the Good yy Bag containing toiletries, and a bath towel Shepard house some 17 women, and a visit was made were given to each woman. by a Medical Doctor to assist to their wellbeing. yy Visits to the Holy Infant Jesus Home for yy Member Rose Lipang visited a breast cancer survivor at many retired and old Nuns in Cheras, the Sarawak General Hospital. A Walk and Ride Breast donating gifts and bringing cheer by Cancer Awareness was organised by the Club. A Fund singing songs with the Nuns. Raising “Stop Unplanned Pregnancy” walk was also organised. NARCOTIC DRUGS yy A Fund Raising Project was organised by members of the Inner Wheel Club in Miri, for the purchase of an No related projects in the two districts Accuvein Vein Scanner System for the use in the Miri Dialysis Centre, with the help of donations from the public and Inner Wheel Members, the Project was carried out with great success.
4 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 National Representative’s Report (continued) Message from District Editor Veni Ramachandran
IT HAS BEEN A GREAT PLEASURE to serve the district as District Editor for the year 2010-2017.I would like to thank all club presidents and club correspondents .
My sincere appreciation to District HAPPIER FUTURES Chairman Parimala Satheesan and the members of the Exco for your yy International Inner Wheel Vice guidance and support.It has been President Dr. Kapila Gupta graced a pleasure and privilege to have the Joint AGM of District 330 & worked with all of you ladies. 331as the Guest of Honour. yy World Inner Wheel Day, the Thank you. District with the help of donations from all the Clubs, Yours In Inner Wheel Friendship, created the Biggest Hamper for Veni 200 Refuge Children and was District Editor 2016-2017 ranked in the Malaysia Book of Records, they received an award with a Certificate.
District 330 under the Guidance of District Chairman Paramala Satheesan is proud to announce that Congratulations to they organised the 4th South Asian Rally, first of its kind in Malaysia, 545 Inner Wheel Members from India, IIW Board Director Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore and Malaysia registered. Pearl Jai Mohan The participants were treated to a scrumptious lunch, and in the evening We, the members of Inner Wheel to a Farewell Banquet, it was a huge District 330 are delighted to hear success. of your success in the IIW Elections for the post of International One of life’s greatest joys is helping Inner Wheel Board Director others, even in small way. for 2017-2018. We are sure that under your great leadership, wisdom and guidance, the Inner Simone Wippern Wheel movement will strive National Representative onwards to greater heights and District 330 & District 331 achievements. We reiterate our 2016-2017 sincere congratulations on your success!
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 5 District Chairman’s visits to Clubs
IWC Mutiara Selangor IWC Petaling Jaya
IWC Kuala Lumpur City Centre
IWC Kuantan Indera Mahkota
IWC Pearl of the Orient
IWC Selangor
IWC Subang Selangor
IWC Ipoh & IWC Ioras
IWC Seremban 6 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 IWC Kuala Lumpur
IWC Petaling Jaya
IWC Klang
IWC Bangsar
IWC Taiping IWC Penang
IWC Ipoh East IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 7 Enter To Learn, Go Forth To Serve Training Workshop report by Extension Chairman Datin Dr Ramani Subramaniam
The much awaited training sessions were held during the latter part of 2016-2017. Two training sessions were held, one in the northern region and a second one in the central region – purely due to logistics.
Northern Region Training:-A Training and Friendship day was held in Penang on May 21 2017. The venue was the Heritage Hotel, Burmah Road. Members from 7 clubs: IWC Ipoh East, Ioras, Taiping, Penang and of Pearl of Orient attended the programme.
Central Region Training was coordinated by Deputy National Representative Datin Seetha and assisted by District Treasurer Peggy Khoo. The session was held in the Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club, Kuala Lumpur on 11 June 2017. A total of 40 members from 9 clubs attended the training programme.
8 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 World Inner Wheel Day 2017
DISTRICT 330 commemorated World Inner Wheel Day 2017 on 10 Jan 2017 (Tuesday). IWC Kuala Lumpur organised the World Inner Wheel Day 2017 in collaboration with all the 18 clubs in District 330 to celebrate this occasion. The event was held at the residence of Past District Chairman Juanita and Rotarian Past President Dr Lee Hock Bee. The three objectives of Inner Wheel were set in motion wherein 150 members congregated in friendship with teasers and laughter, games and prizes, and memories in photos. The clubs donated 3,523.41 kg worth of provisions, exceeding all expectations, and is ranked and admitted to the Malaysia Book of Records as the Biggest Hamper. This event created history for Inner Wheel District 330. The provisions were sent to Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI) to be distributed to 220 refugee children who attend free school daily at that Centre. It was indeed a well-organised event and kudos to the members.
The certificate from The Malaysia Book of Records
The jubilant team under President Harshinder from the Inner Wheel Club of Kuala Lumpur, District Chairman Parimala Satheesan (both flanking the certificate) and mentor PDC Juanita Lee (centre back). The BIGGEST HAMPER stands in the background measuring 5 meters long and 2.10 meters tall.
District Chairman Parimala with PDC Juanita Lee and all the Presidents of District 330 receiving the certificate from a representative of The Malaysia Book of Records. IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 9 President Hashinder (IWC Kuala Lumpur) welcoming the members from all the 18 clubs of District 330. The flags of Inner Wheel Clubs around the world reminds us of the strength] of Inner Wheel.
Validating the size of the hamper. 5 meters in length, 2.10 meters in height. Attending members from the organising club, the Inner Wheel Club of Kuala Lumpur.
In THE STAR newspaper, 16 Jan 2017
Moments before. Have we achieved it? (From left: President Hashinder, DC Parimala, PDC Juanita Lee).
Spending time with the refugee children of MSRI.
10 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 IWC Klang IWC Ipoh
IWC Kuala Lumpur City Centre IWC Subang IWC Seremban
IWC Intan Kuala Lumpur IWC Petaling Jaya
IWC Kuantan Indera- Mahkota IWC Kuala Lumpur North IWC Bangsar
IWC Pearl of the Orient IWC Selangor IWC Mutiara Selangor
IWC Taiping IWC Ipoh East IWC Penang Editors note: Although IWC Ioras was unable to attend, IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 11 they had contributed to the record breaking hamper. District 331 District 330 th th AGM AGM Touch A Heart 5 37 International Inner Wheel Theme 2016-2017
A joint Inner Wheel Districts 330 and 331 Annual General Meeting was held at the Nexus Conference & Event Centre, Bangsar South, and Kuala Lumpur on 17th & 18th March 2017. This was hosted by District 330 and the meetings were held concurrently in different rooms. A total of 95 members including 37 voting delegates from District 330 and a total of 37 members inclusive of voting delegates from District 331 attended the AGM.
FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017 BANQUET NIGHT On 17th Mar 2017 registration was carried out smoothly and participants received their AGM kits. This was followed by three formal meetings—Past District Chairmen, District Executive Committee and District Committee. Past District Chairmen’s meeting were followed by a lovely PDC lunch. District 330 Executive Committee members met for their final meeting of the Inner Wheel term. The District Committee meeting was a pre-AGM meeting of District Executive Committee Members and the club delegates. All meetings were very informative. The evening programme was “Free and Easy”. Ceremonial installation of District Chairmen 2017-2018, SATURDAY, 18 MAR 2017 Datin Sakunthalai (far left) and Lucia Goh (far right). The Participants assembled for the opening ceremony by Inner Wheel term of office for a year starts on 1 July. 9:00 a.m. The Opening Ceremony was officiated by IIW Vice-President Dr Kapila Gupta. The welcome address The event started at 7 pm with the arrival of guests, a by the Master of Ceremonies was followed by a Roll Call welcome address by the Master of Ceremonies and loyal of clubs for District 330 and District 331. The AGM was toasts to HRH the Yang Di Pertuan Agong, International declared open by IIW Vice-President Inner Wheel and the guests. This was followed by Dr Kapila Gupta after Organising dinner. We were thoroughly entertained with wonderful Chairman Datin Seetha Lakshmi’s performances by clubs from Districts 330 address and lighting of the Candle and 331. Speeches were given from of Friendship. Next was a group both outgoing District Chairmen and photograph and tea break with incoming Chairmen for 2017-2018 light refreshments. The upon their installation. In addition business part of the to that, first time AGM attendees AGM then commenced were presented with a gift. District and was carried out 330 continues to uphold the smoothly followed by fine traditions and heritage a lunch break. The that was been established meeting continued since its inception with a after lunch with cake cutting ceremony by an open forum Past District Chairmen. which encouraged Members enjoyed a lively members to share and colourful District their thoughts. meeting and Banquet Dinner. It was a joyous and memorable event. ROLL CALL OF CLUBS The Banner Parade
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 13 OPENING CEREMONY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
14 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 BANQUET NIGHT
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 15 16 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2017-2018
From left: Immediate Past District Chairman Parimala Satheesan, District Vice-Chairman Peggy Khoo, Honorary Secretary Krishnaveni Mutthiah, District Chairman Datin Sakunthalai Kumaraswamy, Honorary Treasurer Anurathe Ganapathy, Editor Dr Bahma Sivasubramaniam, International Service Organiser Datin Shamini Nair and Extension Chairman Congratulations from Datin Sakunthalai’s Datin Dr Ramani Subramaniam. home club, the Inner Wheel Club of Klang.
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 17 4th South Asia Rally 19 MARCH 2017 CONNEXION CONFERENCE & EVENT CENTRE, (NEXUS & THE VERTICAL), BANGSAR SOUTH, KUALA LUMPUR
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IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 19 Programme Opening Ceremony Performance by 09:00 Malaysian Symphony Drummers Lighting of the 09:10 Candle of Friendship Welcome Address by 09:15 District Chairman A.M. Address by 09:25 Guest of Honour 10:00 Tea Break Keynote Speaker – 10:30 Dr Suresh Govind 11:30 Inner Wheel Chat Show 12:30 Lunch Speaker: Tan Sri Dato’ 2:00 Seri Prof. Emerita Dr Sharifah Hapsah • 2018 IIW in Melbourne 3:00 • Voice from Nepal • World IW Day 2017 Leisure & Fun For All: mini treasure hunt, P.M. charades, hand & foot 3:30 scrub demo, Circle of Sisterhood Wefie Competition, bazaar 4:00 Tea Break Rest & get gorgeous Banquet Dinner 7:00 with live entertainment
See you in Bangladesh for the 5th South Asia Rally in 2020
20 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 Message from Organising Chairman Shanti Menon
IT WAS AN AMAZING TERM with an even more amazing event. The 4th South Asia Rally was held in our shores this time and proudly hosted by Inner Wheel District 330.
Aptly themed “Circle of Sisterhood”, the rally saw the gathering of 600- odd Inner Wheel sisters, mainly from the south Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and smaller participation from Singapore, Malaysia and the UK.
IIW Vice-President Dr Kapila Gupta was guest of honour and the guest list included past IIW Presidents, Past IIW board members and many other distinguished members of the Inner Wheel fraternity. The function was held at the VE & Nexus Convention Centre in Bangsar South on 19 March 2017.
Guests were treated to a series of speeches, talk shows, motivational talks, women related talks and plenty of fellowship. They also had an array of Malaysian food for lunch and an assortment of games to keep them all busy and occupied.
The cultural extravaganza that followed at night was simply mind boggling. Each and every performance was done to perfection and the guests were truly amazed. Special mention must be made of the cultural troupe from the Tourism, Culture & Arts Ministry who did an amazing job showcasing the whole of Malaysian culture through dance.
The prancing lions had guests all running to the stage with their cameras while the sand artist mesmerised the guests with his brilliant skills. The day ended with the passing of the baton to Inner Wheel Bangladesh to host the 5th SAR in 2020. Registration team It was a day that took careful planning, countless number of meetings and the cooperation and dedication of the whole organising committee. Not to mention the valuable advice and perfect spearheading by District Chairman Parimala Satheesan.
I thank each and every one of you who contributed in one way or the other in making the 4th South Asia Rally a great success!
Shanti Menon Organising Chairman 4th South Asia Rally
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 21 Towards International Understanding KAMALA YEAP, District International Service Organizer
It was indeed a great honour and rather fulfilling to have served at the District 330 as the International Service Organizer for the term 2016-2017 under the guidance of the District Chairman Parimala Satheesan. Inner Wheel District 330 initiated a charity programme in Colombo, Sri Lanka. With help of IIWPBD Joy Sundram, we were able to get touch IIWPBD Priyanthie Perera of Wattala The District 330 team in Sri Lanka. Club District 322 and carried out a couple of projects successfully. yy Gunasekera Children’s Home: Provided them a computer and ten mosquito nets. yy Flood Victims: While in Colombo our team of members visited the devastated flood victims and generously donated substantial amount of money to buy provisions which was distributed to them. yy We had great fellowship with members of Inner Club of Kandy, we were briefed on their current projects, providing small group hospital’s emergency unit with essential equipment. Members again kindly donated towards buying a resuscitation table for the hospital.
These projects demonstrated IIW President Oluyemisi Alatise’s theme of “Touch A Heart” during year 2016-2017 and have touched many hearts Donation of computer and mosquito nets.
AT THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE OF IW DISTRICT 322
District Chairman Parimala with IIW President Oluyemisi Alatise
22 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 TRAINING OF INCOMING DISTRICT CHAIRMEN 2016-2017 in Chennai, organised by the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs In India
With Mamta Agarwal, Association President 2015-2016 From left, second: Association President Prabha Raghunandan, third: District Chairman Parimala Satheesan, fifth: Vice-President Patricia Hilton
IN RANCHI, INDIA, INSTALLATION OF PRABHA RAGHUNANDAN Association President 2016-2017, Association of IW Clubs in India
Top left photo, centre: District Chairman Parimala and District Secretary Shanti Menon. Top right photo, standing second from left is Association President Prabha Raghunandan, seated Past IIW President Minna Kapur. Bottom right photo: with Past IIW President Kamala Ramakrishnan.
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 23 Inner Wheel District 330 Community Touch A Heart International Inner Wheel theme Service Project 2016-2017
A Nikkiso dialysis machine worth RM42,200 was handed over by Mrs Parimala Satheesan (District Chairman 2016-2017) to the CEO of the National Kidney Foundation, Mr Chua Hong Wee, on 17 July 2017. In her speech, Mrs Parimala said, “As an NGO, we want to be recognised widely through personal service, fund-raising, fellowship, and a common aim to serve the local community. With the contribution of the dialysis machine, we want to help kidney patients restore their dignity and further improve their ability to take part in the community. The contribution is aligned with our objectives to promote true friendship, encourage ideals of personal service and foster international understanding.” This fund was raised from part of the participation fees of The 4th South Asia Rally.
AN INNER WHEEL DISTRICT 330 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT. Mrs Parimala Satheesan (DC 2016-2017) handing over a Nikkiso dialysis machine to Mr Chua Hong Wee, CEO of NKF. Representing IW District 330 (from left): Mrs Kamala Yeap (DISO 2016-2017), PDC Seetha Lakshmi, Mrs Shanti Menon (DS 2016-2017), PDC Ambika Menon, IIWPBM Joan Salleh, Mrs Peggy Khoo (DT 2016-2017), IIWPBD Jessie Wang, IIWPBD Joy Sundram and Tamil Chelvi Puvanandran. 24 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 Inner Wheel District 330 Community Touch A Heart International Inner Wheel theme Service Project 2016-2017
RM15,000 donated was used to purchase much needed items for the Children’s Home of Hope of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), located on the 4th floor of their premises at 66 Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur. NCSM provides child cancer patients —and their caregivers—from outstation, a comfortable place to stay while undergoing treatment at nearby hospitals in Kuala Lumpur. This “Home Away From Home” is equipped with fully furnished air-conditioned bedrooms, a well equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a playroom. Free and full facilities are provided for underprivileged children and caregivers at the home while undergoing treatment. AN INNER WHEEL DISTRICT 330 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT. Mrs Parimala Satheesan (second from right) with IIWPBD Joy Sundram (far right) and Mrs Peggy Khoo (District Treasurer 2016-2017, third from right), handing over our heartfelt contribution for the Children’s Home of Hope to Mr Sudhaharan Nair, General Manager of NCSM.
Some of the items donated were a washing machine, air purifiers, wet wipes, hand sanitisers and “It’s a good washing machine; front-loading, blankets. energy efficient, quiet, easy to use…”
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 25 From the President, Raginee Palar: I first took up the Presidency of Bangsar 24 years ago in 1993 since then and now it is a world of difference. There were no emails and Whatsapp, so we I think each other with phone calls that would last for hours sometimes. Now it is much easier as we can work on the move and get things done. My CLUB OF highlight would be one of our members child becoming BANGSAR a member of the club and having a baby. Bangsar club has come a long way bringing families closer.
July 2016. Fellowship dinner with our member August 2016. Club meeting and Hari Raya from Melbourne fellowship
November 2016. Induction of new member at Installation of 28th President and Diwali fellowship
November 2016. Diwali project, feeding the December 2016. Meeting and Christmas homeless fellowship
January 2017. District Chairman’s visit January 2017. Project donation of cooker to April 2017. Dental clinic at medical camp refugee home and fridge to Rita Home
May 2017. General meeting and Vaisakhi fellowship May 2017. PP May’s surprise birthday party May 2017. Presentation of spectacles (5 pairs) to celebrations fellowship Rohingya school-going refugees
26 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 CLUB OF INTAN, KUALA LUMPUR
Cupcake workshop for underprivileged children
Building homes for the homeless, a participation with Epic Homes
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 27 CLUB OF IPOH
Fellowship with President Maree Godleman, Perak and Penang Training cum Fellowship Day IWC Clarence, Dist. A80, Horbart, Tasmania on 21 May 2017 in Penang
Hi-tea and fellowship with PP Vasantha, IWC Ipoh Night of Fellowship and Fun member from India with IWC Kuala Lumpur in Ipoh
World Inner Wheel Day on 10 Jan 2017 joining clubs of District 330 in Kuala Lumpur
Celebrating International Peace Day and At the District AGM and The 4th Asian Rally 2017 Fellowship Nite IWC Ipoh
Food Fair at Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh, Perak, an on-going project Spectacles project at SRJK (T) Menglembu, Ipoh, Perak
Spectacles project at SRJK (T) Mahatma Gandhi Kalasalai, Sg.Siput, Perak
28 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 From the President, Vimalavathi T. P. Thayaman Pillai. Presidency was a character development which I embraced wholeheartedly and gratefully. The theme Touch a Heart is synonymous with Inner Wheel objectives hence we managed to carry out several projects from our hearts hoping to touch hearts. All which was made CLUB OF possible by awesome members and good teamwork. IPOH EAST
Installation of the 10th President with a Hawaiian style night at The Lost World of Happy Kids Programme. For the last two years, Tambun theme park on 29 Aug 2016. VIPs were IWCIE members have conducted Living Values DC Parimala and IIWBD Datin Pearl Jai Mohan. lessons during the first period on Fridays with selected children of SK Methodist, Sungai Siput. The highlight of the last lesson in 2016 was the writing of a Wish List of how they plan to change their behaviour and attitude in the coming year and also what school materials they would like.
Welcome to two new members, 2 Dec 2016. Visit to Perak Palliative Care. Sang, Sunitra danced and shared lunch with the patients , Sundaralingam volunteers and staff. and Norizan A fellowship trip to Jogjakarta organised by Club (Sue) Shaari. ISO Alamelu and Sue Shaari — historical sites, adventures up the volcanic Merapi, cultural shows, shopping and local delicacies —wow moments!
9 Oct 2016. The total collection from the sale of food and books (all given by well wishers) in a fundraising was donated to the Perak Society for the Promotion of Mental Health, a rehabilitation shelter for women. On 21 Apr 2017, members shared a morning of dance and song with them. 11 Nov 2016. In line with the "Touch a Heart" theme, IWCIE organised an eye-screening session 23 Jul 2016. IWC Ipoh for all the primary school childrens of SJKT East’s 7th English Enggor and also sponsored their spectacles. To Language Camp, educate the children on eye care, a colouring for 100 rural school competition and a quiz was held on the same children (each time) day. The morning ended with sing-along, lunch from 12 schools in and gifts for all. Temoh. These full day camps were started in 2013, with modules created and conducted by IWCIE members.
Monthly general meetings are usually held in a member’s residence by rotation. Once in a while, we might pamper ourselves at a fine dining 9 Oct 2017. restaurant. Members joined 30 Jun 2016. IWCIE was invited the public in Memory Walk, by PPD Kinta Utara to take part organised by the Dementia Society (as a community partner) in and UniKL, commemorating World the Highly Immersive English Alzheimer’s Day. A few members also Programme which was helped in packing the gift packs for being piloted in 300 schools the participants. across the country. IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 29 CLUB OF KLANG SAVE THE PLANET—Plants For Our Planet, 21 Oct 2016. Jointly with the Selangor Forestry Department, 200 Rhizophora and Avicennia trees were planted on an island near Pulau Ketam, Klang. 15 underprivilleged students from “MySkill Foundation” helped to complete this project.
Touch The Heart of single mothers during Deepavali. 17 Oct 2016, in the spirit of Deepavali, 16 Oct 2016: 7 members participated in “Batik Hari Raya Project, 2 Jul 2016, visited Pediatric 10 needy families in Klang were given groceries, Fun Walk” at MaTic, for the cancer survivor Ward at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, festive cookies and “Duit Deepavali”. They were support team from University Malaya Hospital. distributed 100 goodie packs, toys and “Duit also given referrals for welfare, skill courses and Raya” to the childrens and cookies to the nurses. job opportunities.
Christmas Project, 23 Dec 2016, at Pusat Kasih Sayang YWCA, Klang: sharing food, hand made Ponggal festival celebration and potluck party at Conquered Mt Kinabalu, the highest in Southeast bracelets, songs and dance with the special President’s house, playing Tamil cultural games Asia. After 2 days hiking, feeling relieved in women. A commercial fridge was donated. and dancing e.g. mancala and kummi. witnessing Her beauty after months of training and planning. Together we achieve more.
Sponsored breakfast for Chinese New Year festive Earth Day. A weekend at Pangkor with sea, cheer at Sekolah Khas Klang I & II, organised by corrals, beautiful fish, songs and dance filled with Mother’s day celebrations at TSR KARAOKE . An Interact Coordinating Council with Rotary Club of a rejoicing spirit surrounded by beautiful nature. evening spent with songs and dance. Spending Klang. The itinerary included a tour of the school, 70 neem trees and 30 hibiscus plants were a happy moment together with roses and games and entertainment by the children. Their donated to SJKT Pangkor. exchange of gifts, appreciating the mother in us. dance performance had the audience joining in. Happy mother’s day.
Contingent at the District 330, 37th AGM and District 331, 5th AGM on Joint Inner Wheel Medical Camp with IW Clubs of Petaling Jaya, Bangsar, 17-18 Mar 2017, V E Hotel, Bangsar South City Kuala Lumpur North and Klang for Afghan and Pakistani refugees held at Top Achievers Academy. 30 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 CLUB OF KUALA LUMPUR
President and committee members
Year-end fellowship
Cheque presentation towards the purchase of books for the BRDB Rotary Children’s Residence Library to Rotary DiRaja Kuala Deepavali fellowship Year-end fellowship Lumpur
Pusat Jagaaan Kanak Kanak Miskin Rukaiyah World Inner Wheel Day Hari Raya fellowship
Chinese New Year fellowship with Guest of Honour, our patron DYMM Tengku Ampuan Ice-cream project Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Hari Raya fellowship
Tasputra Perkim cheque presentation Christmas project: Orphans of Yayasan Sunbeam Home – watching movie at GSC Midvalley
Cheque presentation to Malaysian Mental Health Association for their Deepavali project Christmas project: Sisters of the Holy Infant Jesus Convent building refurbishment IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 31 President’s project: 1M4Us Self-Development Programme held in 10 Cheque presentation: Pusat Kanak-kanak Istimewa Kajang schools in Klang Valley
8th general meeting: Women’s Day celebration with members dressed in purple. Honorary members and members at the 1st Speaker: Ivy Josiah President conducting the 1st general meeting general meeting
9th general meeting. Speaker: Prof. Dr Woo Yin Lin, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, University Malaya RACTAR project President’s project: Bread for Breakfast @ MSRI
Vaisakhi fellowship Chinese New Year fellowship
Vaisakhi project: cheque presentation at Gurpuri Cheque presentation: Financial aid to 3 schools in Klang Valley
10th general meeting: Speaker: Amy Blair from The Batik Boutique IWCKL Ipoh fellowship trip
IWCKL Ipoh fellowship trip IWCKL Ipoh fellowship trip
32 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 CLUB OF Cooked food and groceries were offered to 60 President Datin Zaiton children from Pusat Jagaan Lambaian Kasih, provided a choice of food KUALA Sungai Penchala, Rumah Amal Suci Rohani and from Killeny Kopitiam, Bandar Bandar Utama Home for breaking fast on Utama, to the orphans and needy LUMPUR 11 Jun 2016. President Datin Zaiton presented to at Pusat Jagaan Lambaian in Jun 2016. Puan Faridah and Ayu. CITY CENTRE In Jun 2016, at Rumah Jagaan Baitul Hasan, Kampong Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur, 300 poor students were awarded RM4,000.00 tuition fees and 100 bags of rice. Director of President Datin Zaiton and IIW Board Director the home, Ustaz Dino Suratman, received from Datin Pearl Jai Mohan attended the lnstallation President Datin Zaiton. of lWC lpoh East, lpoh on 3 Sept 2016
WIW Day, 10 Jan 2017. President Datin Zaiton, Club Delegates President Datin Zaiton, IPP Bibee IPP Bibee Menga Din, PP Rakkhi Sultana and llW Menga Din and IIWBD Datin Pearl attended the Board Director Datin Pearl Jai Mohan attended District AGM on 18 Mar 2017and the 4th South District Chairman Parimala Satheesan presented a the lnternational Inner Wheel Day organised by Asian Rally 2017 on 19 Mar 2017 in Kuala Lumpur. portable cycle and a commode chair to Dr Andre IWC Kuala Lumpur. Ratos, Director of Le Cadia Primacare Centre, Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the District Presentation of school Chairman’s official visit to the club on 9 Sept 2016. bags, blankets, bed The club contributed RM5,000/- towards this sheets, pillowcases, project. District Chairman Parimala Satheesan and T-shirts and track suits members visited and distributed moon cakes and to SK Bario, Sarawak, by goodies to the residents of the Centre. IIWBD Datin Pearl in Nov 2016. This project was jointly by IWC KLCC and Subang, Rotary Clubs of Kelana Jaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Singapore West, Sandakan and Individual members: Rtn Khoo llW Board Director Datin Pearl (co-ordinator) Swee Keng, IW DT Peggy presented the second installment of the joint Khoo, VC Luica Goh, DC Charity project to SK Bario on 23 Feb 2017. Viola and NR Simone Wippern.
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 33 CLUB OF KUALA
LUMPUR Christmas cheers at PPUM Paediatric ward P5A, Installation of Nallamah as President 2016-2017, NORTH 4 Dec 2016. 1 Oct 2016.
1 Oct 2016. Charity lunch at Ming Palace, Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. IWC KL NORTH CHARITY LUNCH at MING PALACE CHORUS HOTEL KL 1ST OCTOBER 2016
Joint project with IWC Petaling Jaya, 15 Dec DC2016. VISIT & CNY FELLOWSHIPDC visit and Chinese New Year fellowship at Restaurant Chef Low. 15 Feb 2017. Hari-cutting courtesy of Absolute Saloon.At RESTAURANT CHEF LOW 15TH FEBRUARY 2017
Joint Medical Camp with IW clubs of Petaling World Inner Wheel Day. 10 Jan 2017. Jaya, Bangsar and Klang. 8 Apr 2017.
INTERNATIONAL INNERWHEEL DAY Deepavali and TH Christmas fellowship at 10 JANUARY 2017 Royal Chulan Hotel. 21 Dec 2016.
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DEEPAVALI & CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP at ROYALE CHULAN HOTEL 21ST DECEMBER 2016 CLUB OF KUANTAN
INDERA District Chairman’s official visit MAHKOTA
installation of President Datin Pathma
A community project (Workshop on Yoga Asana)
Deepavali fellowship
Members attending the Rotary installation
Celebrating World Inner Wheel Day at NASAM Centre, Kuantan
At the 37th District AGM World IW Day celebration
Sharing the joy with the kids Lighting the Candle of Friendship IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 35 CLUB OF MUTIARA, SELANGOR
Club AGM, Mar 2017 — The Executive Committee
Banquet dinner at District AGM with guest of Monthly club meeting and Chinese New Year celebration honour, IIW VP Dr Kapila Gupta
Gorceries for a poor family on Deepavali
IWC Mutiara Selangor Fund-raising Night at Seri Pacific Hotel on Nov 2016
Charity event: Funded hair-dressing and Attending club’s installation Delegates to the 37th District AGM donated groceries and school stationeries to with NR Simone (middle) Malay Homes for children on Dec 2016. who is our member
36 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 From the President, Ivee Tan. When I was nominated as the 4th President, I asked myself how to improve on the current status of the club. Then, I set to work towards those goals. The most important task is to upkeep harmony and good relationship with my members. I am glad I have achieved what I have done. There won’t be CLUB OF any leader if there are no followers. PEARL OF THE ORIENT
Installation of President Ivee Tan and cake-cutting ceremony with VIP guest of honour DC Parimala on the 30 Jul 2016
On 3 Sept 2016 cash, food and essential items were donated to Induction of 4 new members and reinstatement of 2 Charter Members Gan En Zhi Home. The senior citizens were also treated to a sumptuous lunch cooked by our members
At the wedding of Club Treasurer Lisa Yeap Celebrating birthdays of our members Attended World Inner Wheel Day on 10 Jan 2017 on 10 Dec 2016 and donated towards the giant ‘Touch a Heart’ hamper
Visitors from IWC Colombo Mid Town, Sri Lanka Club delegates at the At the installation dinner of District 330 and 331 on 18 Mar 2017 led by DC Viji on 15 Mar 2017 District 330 37th AGM with IW Clubs of Kuching and Penang held on 18 Mar 2017
One of our regular meetings Penang & Perak Training and Fellowship Day in Scouring the streets and alleys of Georgetown 1926 Heritage Hotel, Penang on 21 May 2017 during the night to distribute goodie bags to the homeless on 14 Apr 2017
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IWC Penang Club AGM in February
Animal lovers visiting SPCA With the nursing staff of Visit to Job Link Handicapped Centre Paediatric Oncology ward 4
Donated 21 deck chairs and materials for art to the Celebrating WIW day in Kuala Lumpur Visiting the Shan’s Orphanage Home Paediatric Oncology Ward 4 GH Penang in April
Children’s protection society visit in April Spastics Centre Penang Tea Dance fundraising event
Joint fellowship - visiting IWC Sri Lanka Welcoming Asha our Secretary Dr Jeya representing members, donated towards the DC Viji and her members, together new member intraorcular lens project of Penang General Hospital with IWC Pearl of Orient
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Installation High Tea of President Sumitra Sundram (16 July 2016) with the theme “Colour Me Pink!”
Inner Wheel Medical Camp (8 April 2017) held at the Achievers Academy, Bandar Baru Ampang to support 220 District Chairman Parimala’s visit on 8 Oct 2016, accompanied by refugee adults and children. IWCPJ District Vice-Chairman Datin Sakunthalai and District Treasurer Peggy. partnered with IW Clubs of Klang, KL North, and Bangsar and UNHCR, MACB, Pertiwi, Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital, Ministry of Health, and MAHSA College.
Inner Wheel Christmas Charity Bazzar (10-11 Dec 2016) Mentoring programme collaboration with the in collaboration with IWC Kuala Lumpur North. Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise (January 2017)
Medical camp in Gasing Indah (26 Mar 2017) in collaboration with Rotary Club of Petaling Jaya
IWCPJ participation in World Inner Wheel Day Festive Cheers for Hari Raya Haji (Positive Living Centre, Batu Arang), Hari Raya Aidilfitri District 330 food basket project (10 Jan 2017). (Sungai Buloh), Deepavali (Positive Living Centre, Batu Arang and Sai Pandian Children’s Home), Christmas (Women’s Aid Organisation, PJ and Charity Food Basket Society, Klang) and Chinese New Year (PJ Caring Home). IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 39 CLUB OF SELANGOR
The Inner Wheel Club of Selangor in their finery at the charity event Hollywood meets Bollywood on the 22nd April 2016.
Our distinguished and cherished guests. Note the dapper gent, a distinguished thorn amongst the gorgeous roses.
Packing bags to be distributed to the homeless The turnout that night during the Chinese New Year festivities.
Happy kids, happy ladies of IWC Selangor
At the 6th Pan-Disability Futsal Championships A beaming recipient of a pair of prosthetic legs The then President Rakhee Salwani and the Vice President Santha Jeevamany with the prizes to be distributed at the futsal competition.
The Induction of Jasbir Kaur and the reciting of the Donation of plastic food Our cherub with the Candle of Friendship poem. Welcome Jas!! containers to the Tzu Chi Centre heart breaking smile in Klang 40 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 From the President, Sharan Pretam Singh. Its been such a privilege and honour once again to be President. Ours is a small Club of 15 members, yet we managed to have fun and accomplish many projects within our capacity thus I wish to express my gratitude and thanks to all members of IWC Seremban for their support. CLUB OF
SEREMBAN 1-5-2017 Mothers’ Day & Fathers’ Day Celebration Dinner with our respective spouces at the Regent Restaurant Seremban
15-7-2016 Installation of President 12-7-2016 Nanthisar Home Project. Donated 12-8-16 Visit to our Club by National Sharan Pretam Singh. A simple affair. 31 boxes of milk sponsored by the Representative Mrs Simone Wippern Rotary Club of Senawang
10-10-2016 Visit to our Club by District Chairman 18-11-2016 Cooking Demonstration at our Parimala, District Secretary Shanti Menon and member Kavitha’s House IIW PBM Datin Joan Salleh
10-1-2017 Jayam, 11-9-2016 Talk on Women & Stree by Kamala, Chelvi and Prof Dr. Philip George, jointly organised Sharan visited KL for with the Sangam Club Seremban WIW Day Celebration 22-12-2016 Visit to our Secretary’s 5-1-2017 Visit to Nanthisar Home, organised by IWC KL. home after her surgery donated school fees and stationery to 28 students, sponsored by DC. Parimala and Sivamala
7-1-2017 Joint health screening with Rotary Club of Senawang 20-3-2017 IWC Seremban attended Anti Aging Talk at Rahang New Village our Club presented reading specs for 14 students organised by Rotary Club of Senawang
IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 41 From the President, Rani Mohan Raj: It was just like yesterday when I assumed the position of President— how time flies! Having caring members in the club, we undertook a number of notable projects to help the underprivileged and needy. Our dedicated team made it easier to organise projects with lots of fun and fellowship. It’s my wish for more women to come forward to serve CLUB OF and make this world a better place to live. SUBANG SELANGOR
6 Aug 2016. IWC Subang, Selangor celebrated the 7th year by installing President Rani for the term 2016-2017 at VE/Vertical Hotel in Bangsar South. A group of single mothers were treated as guests for the dinner banquet.
5 Nov 2016. Sponsored two bouncy castles to the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital, celebrating Paediatric Day in conjunction with World Children’s Day. 8 Oct 2016. Members organised a fellowship 18 Sep 2016. Residents of Kanji Retirement home potluck dinner at President Rani’s home, were treated to a Sunday outing at Lake Gardens, attended by family members as well. Tasik Perdana. After the walkabout the were treated to a banana leaf lunch and given goody bags with some personal items.
21 Sep 2016. A donation of RM1,000 was given for a boarding school which burnt 19 Nov 2016, Members visited the Lost Animals down in Bario, Souls Shelter in Kuala Selangor and donated Sarawak 5 bags of 50 kg rice, old newspapers, towels, bedsheets and other essential items. 17 Dec 2016, 27 boys from Yayasan Seribu Harapan Orphanage in Klang were treated to new pairs of jeans and slacks. It was really a heart-warming sight to see the happy faces!
29 May 2017. IWC Subang had their General Meeting at the DE`Divine café in Brickfields, which is run by the My Skills Foundation which IIW Day was celebrated on the 10 Jan 2017 with 14 Jan 2017. DC Parimala made her official club supports students who are not academic a joint project organized by IWC KL and other visit to her home club. 2 new members were achievers. clubs to create the biggest charity food hamper inducted on this day followed by a luncheon. known as Touch A Heart Hamper, to be listed in the Malaysian Book of Records. These items The District AGM on are to be donated to the 220 refugee children 17-18 Mar 2017 and the of MSRI, a partner of the United Nations High 4th South Asia Rally on Commission for refugees which provides free the 19 March 2017 was education for these children. held at the VE/Vertical hotel at Bangsar South. IWC Subang was given the task of handling the SAR Registration for 600 delegates.
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21 May 2017. Nine ladies represented IWC Taiping at the Training and Fellowship Day in Heritage Hotel, Penang.
17 Oct 2016. Friendly bowling competition. Giving aid to needy students in SJK Tamil, Kamunting.
5 Nov 2016. Participating in the Floral 15 Jan 2017. Celebrating World Inner Wheel Day Project with other NGOs in Maxwell Hills. in Maxwell.
23 Apr 2017. Food sale in aid of Sekolah Semangat Maju. IIW Theme 2016-2017 Touch A Heart | 43 Snippets from International Inner Wheel
IW is a member-based organization at all levels and a service-based organization with defined goals. We realise that the world understands what IW is and what we do. Each one of us is not defined by who we are but by what we do. IW has been around for 93 years and is growing each year, so much so that this year (2017-2018) the International IW celebrates its 50th year. Whatever service work you undertake, be it education, improving sanitation or building playgrounds, senior citizen homes, do these in such a way as to let the world around you know your service and our drive to be the largest women's service organization. We are changing the lives of many by the service we provide - in ways large or small but we are trying—to leave a lasting legacy. ~ Dr Kapila, IIW President 2017-18, International Inner Wheel
SERVICE PROJECTS: CARING FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS Inner Wheel clubs, districts and countries take part in a wide range of work for charities and causes across the world with the aim of helping women and young girls live better lIves. DC Parimala with Charlotte de Vos (IIW President 2015-2016), Elaine Hathaway (IIW Administrator) and Christine Kirby (IIW President 2018-2019) IIW EXECUTIVE & GOVERNING BODY 2017-2018 2018-2019 IIW President Kapila Gupta, India Christine Kirby, Australia IIW Vice-President Christine Kirby, Australia Phyllis Charter, GB & I IIW Treasurer Azhagu Annamalai, India Azhagu Annamalai, India IIW IPP Oluyemisi Alatise, Nigeria Kapila Gupta, India IIW Constitution Chairman Phyllis Charter, GB & I Corinne Dalleur, Belgium & Luxembourg IIW Editor/MM Sandra Neretljakovic, Croatia Sandra Neretljakovic, Croatia IIW Board Directors Kay Morland, Australia Gabriele Schruempf, Austria & Czech Republic Lene Kruger Schade, Denmark Maija Leena Virta Kangas, Finland Thelma Pacsoo, GB & I Stefani Roeders Arnold, Germany Sissy Avgerinou, Greece Janet Dionigi, Italy Pearl Jai Mohan, Malaysia & Singapore IIW Theme 2018-2019 Nina Kalt, Netherlands Diane Patchett, New Zealand Helene Torkildsen, Norway Monica Wood, South Africa WHO Christine Berggren, Sweden Beatrice Kraemer Andreotti, Switzerland IS Miriam Fisher, USA WHO
Kapila Gupta Christine Kirby Azhagu Annamalai Oluyemisi Alatise Phyllis Charter Corinne Dalleur Sandra Neretljakovic 44 | NEWSLINK 2016-2017 • A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 INNER WHEEL DISTRICT 330 37th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & FELLOWSHIP WEEKEND 17 & 8 March 2017 • Kuala Lumpur