DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER 4th Issue RY 2018 - 2019 30th June 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR This will be my final message as a District Message from DG 01 Governor for the District Newsletter. How What is Rotary?, 02 time flies! A year has passed and my term of Object of Rotary & governorship is completed. I hope you will enjoy reading the newsletter. Guide to Daily Living As I step down and hand over the governorship The Four Way Test 03 to Jeff Yong I like to say the following words. First, I like to thank all the Presidents in RY 2018- Membership Growth 04 19 for all their hard work and support in making New Rotary Clubs 05 the year an inspiring one. You can tell by reading Career Day 06 all the newsletter that the year was filled with many acitivites and events. Many clubs have Community Service 07 done well and were recognised with District International Service Awards in various categories during the recent Awards Night. As at 24 June 2019 the Rotary Projects 13 Clubs of Bandar Seri Begawan, Belait, Bintulu, Changi, E-Club of 3310, Garden City, Youth Service 14 Centennial, Johore Bahru, Kinabalu Sutera, , Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Fundraising 18 Mandarin, Kota Kinabalu Pearl, Kota Kinabalu South, Kota Melaka, Kuching, Kuching Central, Kuching Jaya, Likas Bay, Luyang, , Marina City, Miri, Novena, Pandan Conferences, 21 Valley, , Penampang, Puteri Lagoon (), Sandakan North, Conventions, Sarikei, Sentosa, Singapore, Singapore East, Singapore North, Singapore West, Suntec City, Tanglin, Tanjung Aru, Tawau, Tawau Tanjung and have qualified for Seminars & etc. Presidential Citation. The list consists of 41 Rotary clubs in our District 3310 and this is Rotary Publicity 24 impressive. Well done! There could be changes to the listing as last minute resignation/ termination can bring down the number or there could be clubs who are making last minute updates which will qualify them for the award. Rotary International will tally and OTHER NEWS analyse the results and we will have the final listing in due course. Meanwhile, I like to take the opportunity to congratulate all those who receive the Citation. As for those who don’t let me encourage you to try again in the new Rotary year. Do work with your respective Assistant Governor. Secondly, I like to thank all the Governor Special Representatives, Assistant Governors, District Chairs and District Officers for your kind assistance and strong support in making my year of governor an interesting and eventful one. You have no doubt being an inspiration to the whole District. Like you have demonstrated, together we have put up a awesome show on our Rotary Day. Thirdly, I like to acknowledge the generosity of all our donors and Rotary partners in making our fund-raising events and service projects successful. Your contributions have helped us to make an impact on our various communities. Fourthly, I like to thank the District Communication & Information Chair, AG Ho Lik Khui, whom have worked hard behind the scene, gave his untiring effort to help me with Rotary Theme for RY 2019-2020 messages and newsletters to everyone in the District. He had done many wonderful work to keep everyone informed. Finally, my spouse Ellen and I like to thank all Rotarians and their spouses who despite RI President-elect Mark Daniel their busy schedule have come forward to support our programs and activities in various Maloney announced the theme capacities. This “silent“ majority are the backbone of the Rotary movement in our in San Diego. The theme for District. Do continue to support us. 2019-20 is Rotary Connects the In concluding, I like to encourage all Rotarians to stay united, to be generous, to be World. Mark Daniel asks Rotarians active, to continue to recruit new members, to continue to update ourselves especially to strengthen the many ways with Rotary information and to continue to serve our communities. I wish the new District that Rotary Connects the World, Governor Jeff Yong all the very best as he puts the new theme “Rotary Connects the building the connections that World” into action. allow talented, thoughtful, and generous people to unite and With best wishes take meaningful action through Rotary service. Henry Tan Kok Hiang District Governor RY 2018-19

Text & Photos by PP Ho Lik Khui (Chair District 3310 Information & Communications) I Design and Layout by IPP Stephanie Wong Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and profession- al leaders that provides humanitarian services, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 34,000 Rotary clubs located in 200 countries.

Object of Rotary The Guide to Daily Living FIRST The development of an acquaintance as Before doing the things we intend to do, an opportunity for service; consider the precepts of The Guide to Daily Living SECOND High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the wor- Ask ourselves these four questions and act thiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation upon them: as an opportunity to serve society; FIRST Have I spent some time in self- examination? THIRD The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and SECOND Have I spent meaningful time community life; with my family?

FOURTH The advancement of international under- THIRD Have I given the best to my work? standing, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and pro- FOURTH Have I given some time to fessional persons united in the ideal of others, near and far? service.

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THE FOUR In 1932, Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor created the Four-Way- Test, a code of ethics adopted by Rotary 11 years later. - WAY TEST The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions: OF THE Of the things we think, say or do...

THINGS WE Is it the TRUTH? 4 1. THINK, 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? SAY AND DO 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The Four-Way Test can be used profitably in checking your relations with others. It is suggested that first you memorize the Four-Way Test and then formulate the habit of checking your thoughts , words and deeds with it.

The Four-Way Test is now being used successfully around the world in business, government and schools as an effective measuring stick of ethics. It is a guide to RIGHT thinking. If memorized and constantly applied to relations 4 with others, it will make a definite contribution towards more effective and friendlier relationships with others.

Since to a large degree our thoughts determine our actions, character and destiny, you naturally will be interested in using this simple method of directing your thoughts in the right direction.

The experience of others has shown that if you get into the habit of checking your thoughts, words and deeds against the Four-Way Test it will definitely help you become happier and more successful throughout your life.

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 3 MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

RC Novena inducted Fiazh Rahman. RC Tanglin for inducted Prof Hendrix

RC of Bandar Seri Begawan inducted 3 new RC Kuching celebrated it’s 83rd anniversary. members and they are Rtn. Dr. Jana Heilmaier, During the event, the club inducted 3 new Rtn. Jane Snell and Rtn. Stuart M’Cartney. members.

The Rotary Club of inducted Mr. Imran Khan Sulaiman as a new member on Wednesday 19 June 2019. Let us extend a warm welcome to Imran.

4 ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER I 4th ISSUE 2018 - 19 NEW ROTARY CLUBS RC of Kampong Gelam District 3310 is pleased to announce that Rotary International has approved the formation of the Rotary Club of Kampong Gelam on 12th April 2019. The Club now has 25 Charter Members registered with Rotary International. Any subsequent members who join them before 30th June 2019 will be considered by the Club as Founding Members. The ceremony to formally induct the 25 Charter Members and the remaining Founding Members (currently numbering 30) will be carried out on 27th July 2019 at RC of Kampung Gelam received their Charter Lunch. their Charter Certificate

RC of Bandar Penggaram Mandarin We are happy to note the chartering of the Rotary Club of Bandar Penggaram Mandarin, with 53 new Charter members, Heartiest Congratulations to Charter President Christina Lim and all the charter members. VOCATIONAL SERVICE

Picture (on the left) - RC Bandar Seri Begawan presented awards to the Best Teachers in 2019 as well as bursary awards to 2019 Best Students.

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 5 CAREER DAY

More than 200 students and teachers participated A representative from Pejabat Pendidikan in the Career Day organised by the Rotary Daerah , Tn Hj Roslan B Ahmad, Tangkak Ledang and the Interact Club of Sekolah officiated the event. Menengah Kebangsaan Ledang. This Vocational Service Project was held in Sekolah Menengah Speakers for The Career Day Seminar were: Kebangsaan Ledang on Saturday 13 April 2019, from 8 am to 1 pm. It attracted participants from 1. Mr Teo Seng Khong nine different secondary schools from the District 2. Assistant Governor Selen Ramesh Etican of Tangkak namely: 3. Rotarian Kevin Tee Keng Swee Kevin Tee 4. Ms May Lim Sew Bee May Limm 1. SMJK PEI HWA 5. Mr Chua Song Mong 2. SMK TENGKU MAHMUD ISKANDAR 6. Past President Sia Chong Teang 3. SMK 7. President Quek Kia Ping Quek Ping 4. SMA LUGHATIL ARABIAH 8. President Elect Dr. Muhammad Yusof Sibert 5. SMK TUN MAMAT Raouly Sibert 6. SMK 7. SMA DARUL ULUM In his opening speech,the president of the 8. SMK Rotary Club of Tangkak Ledang, Mr Gary Er, 9. SMK LEDANG. expressed hope that the sharing sessions by the eight esteemed speakers would "Be an The seminar was for the benefit of Form 5 and Inspiration" to all the participants. The speakers Form 6 students, with the aim of providing them delivered talks on the fields of Pharmacy, Hotel with a better understanding of the various career and Tourism, Banking, Education, Engineering, options available to them after their SPM and Accountancy, Law and Medicine. STPM examinations.

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Project Real RC of Kota Kinabalu Pearl carried out the Project Real (Rural Focus – English For All) – SK Pandan Mandamai Pitas, Sabah.

RIPPLE MATTRESSES RC Sarikei donated ripple mattresses to Sarikei Hospital.

CPR Event RC of Sarikei in partnership with Public Medical Group, Majlis Daerah Sarikei,Malaysian Red Crescent Sarikei Chapter, Malaysian Medical Association Sarikei Sub-Branch organised a CPR session at Sentral Market, Sarikei.

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 7 Blood Donation Drive RC of Sarikei together with Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah, Daerah Sarikei, SMK St. Anthony, Persatuan Kwong Wai Siew, Sarawak Teacher’s Union Bahagian Sarikei, Sarikei Clan Chen Association organised The Kempen Derma Darah Perdana on 27th April 2019 at Dewan Saint Anthony.

Medical Mission RC of Miri and RC Belait in partnership with Rotaract Club of Curtin organised a joint medical mission to Long Laputa, Baram, Sarawak from 3rd to 5th May 2019. The event was supported by Putaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri, Hospital Miri, Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Miri, Welfare Department Miri, JKKK Long Laput, Kospen Long Laput and Klinik Kesihatan Long Lama.

8 ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER I 4th ISSUE 2018 - 19 Tree Planting Project Rotary Clubs in Kota Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu City Hall at Taman Teluk Likas Kota Kinabalu planted 42 trees called tabebuia rosea (or cherry blossom trees).

Eye Screening On May 08th 2019, the RC of Puteri Lagoon undertook an Eye Screening project jointly with RC Pasir Gudang at SMK Tmn Pelangi, Johor Bahru. A total of 250 students have their eyes screened during the event.

Keystone Child Project On May 12th 2019, RC of Puteri Lagoon officially launched it’s Rotary Child Keystone Global Grant Project in SJKC Foon Yew 5. They partnered with Rotary Clubs of Suntec City, Taipei, E-Club of 3310, Metro Kuala Lumpur and Bandar Sungai Petani.The project targets the students from low income families. The aim is to provide afterschool activities, guidance on homework and rebuilding of personal confidence through spots and science activities.

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 9 Medical Outreach On 11th May 2019 the RC of Kota Kinabalu South undertook a medical outreach to Pensiangan located in the interior part of Sabah.

Giving During Hari Raya Period RC of Bandar Seri Begawan undertook a Give Away project.

10 ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER I 4th ISSUE 2018 - 19 Bursary Awards RC of Bandar Seri Begawan’s presentation of bursary awards to 10 top students from 3 schools on 14th April 2019 was reported by the media. The Club also presented the Best Teacher and Best Student Award on the same day.

Donation of chairs On May 05th 2019, the RC of Kuching Central carried out a joint-project with StandbyMe NGO in donating over 100 plastic chairs to SK St Teresa at Serian Division. The club also distributed biscuits to the students which was sponsored by Khong Guan.

Majlis Berbuka Puasa RC Penampang organised a "Majlis Buka Puasa" for 120 special children from 3 school in Penampang. Duit Raya and goody bags ( jointly donated by the "Love Bags" team of doctors from Hospital Queen Elizabeth) .

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 11 Children's Activity RC Kuching organised a children party and educational activity for 3 orphanage group in Kuching. A total of 60 children accompany by their caretakers were present. The evtn was held at VH Green Nature Park where there is a wide range of animals, birds and plant.

Caring for Orphans On 19 May 2019 RC of Kot Kinabalu Pearl brought 32 orphans from AS Sakinah Orphanage in Lokawi, Kota Kinabalu to buy baju rya, tudung, kopiah and shoes iso that they can celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Each child was also given duit raya.

Toilet Donations On 27th June 2019 RC of Kuching Central handed over completed toilets to thr Bedup Primary School which is a remote village off Kuching.

12 ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER I 4th ISSUE 2018 - 19 Eye Project Newspaper Coverage RC of Pasir Gudang Eye organised an eye- Sin Chew Daily reported on RCPG and RSCPGM’s eye screening project on 20 June 2019. screening project and the presentation of small library project (to SJKC PEI Wah 2 at on 16 June 2019). INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECTS

Project in Bhutan President Dr. Julian Ong undertook a trip to Bemji Primary School in Trongsa district, Bhutan, to complete a humanitarian project on behalf of Rotary Club of Changi. Working with MAD (Make A Difference) Bhutan, funds were raised earlier which were used to repair broken windows and provide new bedding and mattresses for their 61 boarding students.

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 13 YOUTH SERVICE

ARYLA 2019 (ADVANCED RYLA) This was held at Sedilia, Johor.

Interact Leadership Training Camp (ILTC) Singapore 2019 RC Singapore with the support of NYC organised this event from 6 to 9 Jun 2019 at the Outward Bound School. Beside classroom teaching there was also hands- on session at thr Home of the Aged Sick.

14 ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER I 4th ISSUE 2018 - 19 Interact IQuiz This event was held at the Excelsior International School, Masai, Johor. Team Noobs from SMK Sultan Ismail Johor Bahru emerged as the champion. Thanks to RC Johor Bahru Sentral and RC Bandar Sunway for organizing the IQuiz gain.

Literacy Project with Youth Interact Leadership Sin Chew Daily reported on RCPG and RSCPGM’s Training Seminar (ILTS) eye screening project and the presentation of small library project (to SJKC PEI Wah 2 at Permas The ILTS was organised for the 5 Interact Clubs Jaya on 16 June 2019). of Muar. A total of more than 60 Interactors including facilitators (who are the outgoing Board of Directors) attended the event. Well done the RC of Muar!

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 15 Rotary ITE Student Excellence Awards This event was organised by the Rotary Club of Bugis Junction. Congratulations to the 4 ITE College East Rotaractors who won the Rotary-ITE Student Excellence Awards! Well Done Yue Min, Han Bin, Shauna and Derrick. The aim of the event is to award deserving graduating students who have excelled in their academic performance, to inculcate a mindset of "Do it once, Do it right" in school and when performing their chosen trade skills after graduation and to encourage the practice of high ethical standards in their chosen careers

SINDEX Innovative Seminar 2019 This event was jointly organised by the Rotary Club of Tawau and Likas Bay on 18th June 2019. The local newspaper reported on this event.

16 ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER I 4th ISSUE 2018 - 19 Communication & Public Speaking Workshop This event was organised By RC Tangkak Ledang & RC Tanjong Pagar Singapore. The event was held in SMK Ledang on 22 Jun 2019, from 8 am to 2 pm. About 80 students, teachers and Rotarians participated. The seminar was for the benefit of F3 to F6 students, with the aim of providing them with not just technical skills, but the requisite communication and interpersonal skill in order to be strong and effective leaders.

District Rotaract Assembly (DRA) The DRA was held on 29 June 2019. Guest of Assembly (DISTAS) whereby the President- Honour for the event is District 3310 RY2019-20 Elect and their incoming Board of Directors District Governor Jeffrey Yong Teck Chin. DRA are provided with the relevant training and serves as the training avenue for the Rotaract Clubs' information. During this Assembly, the Rotaract Incoming Presidents and the Board of Directors. District Team of RY2019-20 was installed. This is equivalent to our PETS (Presidents-Elect Training Seminar) session during the District Training

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 17 FUNDRAISING

END POLIO Tree Planting Project In connection with End Polio programme, RC of Bandar Seri Begawan organised a Tree Planting event at Berakas Forest Reserve. More than 70 volunteers took part to plant more than 700 trees.

JOM SENAM Johor The RC Johor Straits View and RC Johor Centennial organised a fund-raising event called Jom Senam Johor which took place on END POLIO Now Walk 20 April 2019 at Ponderosa Golf & Country An EPN Walk was held in Sandakan. The Club, , Johor. The funds raised organising club was RC Sandakan North are to help the needy through the Sunshine supported by RC Sandakan and family Children Project (HSI) and as well as the members as well as friends of Rotary. patients from low income families (HSA).

18 ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER I 4th ISSUE 2018 - 19 END POLIO AWARENESS Charity Run To share the joy of Hara Raya festival RC of partnered RNJ SWIMMING ACADEMY in organizing a Rotary/RNJ Parenting CHARITY RUN-cum-End Polio Awareness and Promotion.

RC Batu Pahat Fund Raising END Polio Walk

With the support of OCBC Bank RC of Batu RC Pontian held a End Polio Walk on the Pahat raised MYR30,000. Well done! morning of 13 April 2019 at the Pontian Seafront to raise funds for End Polio.

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 19 END POLIO NOW Estate Walk On 22 June 2019 RC of Kulair organised the captioned walk to mark the end of Dolly Yeap’s term as PolioPlus District Chair. PDG Datuk Zainie flagged off the Walk.

END POLIO NOW Fund Rotary Charity Run 2019 Raising by RC Batu Pahat RC of Kuching Central organised a Rotary An End Polio Now fund-raising event was Charity Run 2019/ This event took place successfully organised by the RC of Batu on Sunday 7 April 2019 and received news Pahat. The amount raised was MYR120,000. coverage. The assembly point was at CityONE Well done! Megamall.

20 ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER I 4th ISSUE 2018 - 19 Rotary FLAG DAY Singapore 2019 To raise funds for Elder Care and for Youth and Education causes, FRCD with the support of Rotaractors and Interactors held a Rotary Flag Day on 15 June 2019. The amount raised was over SGD46,000.

CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, SEMINARS & ETC

28th District 3310 Conference , Penang, Malaysia This event was held in Penang from 26 to 28 April 2019. There was great fellowship and also a time to update ourselves on Rotary.

BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 21 Kota Kinabalu Joint Seminar & Fellowship RC of Changi and RC of Likas Bay jointly organised the above event with the participation of Rotarians from Johor, Brunei, Sarawak and Sabah from 2 to 4 May 2019 at Kota Kinabalu.

Rotary International Convention 2019 This year the captioned annual Rotary event was held in Hamburg. DG Henry Tan led a delegation from District 3310. There were many progammes including inspiring opening and closing sessions and warm fellowships.

22 ROTARY DISTRICT 3310 NEWSLETTER I 4th ISSUE 2018 - 19 Regional Awards Night 2019 This event was held over several locations across our District 3310:

SINGAPORE: Date: Wed, 19 June 2019 Venue: SICC ISLAND (Thomson) Ballroom 2-3

JOHORE/MELAKA Date: Sat, 22 Jund 2019 Suasana Suites Level 35 High Tea & Karaoke Competition.

SABAH Tues, 25th June 2019, Tuesday Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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BE THE INSPIRATION I RY2018 - 2019 23 ROTARY PUBLICITY

Newspaper Coverage RC OF MT Sophia placed an advertisment in the Straits Times to publicise thei Rotary Day event. This event (12 June 2019) included talks, discussions and Rotary information to the public. Well done!

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