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Diary 20th September - 10th October 2010 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun

Happy Birthday!

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Speaker : TBASubject :

On Duty

Duty Table : Aaron Ong Fellowship : Robin TayFinemaster : K.H. LowIntroduce : Ng Sim BeeThanking : C.C. Wong

Happy Anniversary!

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Issue No : 11/2010-11 20th September 2010

BERITAEnjoy your BERITA

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Speaker : PDG Dr. Paul LeeSubject : Changes in Rotary

ON DUTYDuty Table : Lee Su ZaneFellowship : Gary LimFinemaster : Richard LiewIntroduce : May LimThanking : Dato Muslim

Programme Today

Next Week

2012.30 pmRotary Lunch

Shangri-La KL2.00 pmMembership Committee Meeting

Shangri-La KL

2712.30 pmRotary Lunch

Shangri-La KL

412.30 pmRotary Lunch

Shangri-La KL2.00 pmPublic Relations Committee Meeting

Shangri-La KL

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67.00 pmClub Admin Comm Meeting

Marco Polo Restaurant

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307.00 pmBOD Meeting

Royal Lake Club.

77.00 pmRotary Foundation Committee

Royal Lake Club

243.00 pm Interact Co-ordinating Council ICC

SMK Methodist

17.00 pm2nd Fireside

PE Steven Oon’s residence

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2510.00 am Elocution Contest FINALS

PESS-School

25.00 pmPudu Rotaract Meeting

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Editorial PP Quah Sek Cheng President’s Message Leong Choy Ying

Learning from the Young Ones

There is a saying “the older, the wiser”.

It is therefore logical that we Rotarians would consider ourselves somewhat “wise” as we are fairly “old” as compared with our Interactors. We

always assume that we are the ones who do the teaching rather than the other way round.

However, on 4 September 2010, at the Semi-Finals of the Interact Elocution Contest, I have learnt from our Interactors.

Generally as we grow older, we tend to settle into a certain comfort zone. We become less energetic and excitable about event and happenings around us. It was therefore a refreshing experience for me to watch and hear the participants articulating their own optimistic views on topics such as “unity in diversity” and “Building 1 Malaysia” with much feelings and enthusiasm. They have transported my thoughts back to my schooling days, when I had big dreams and life ahead was full of adventures.

“I am not Malay, Chinese or Indian. I am Malaysian” said Venessa Pearl Tay, a participant from SMK (perempuan) Pudu, in a strong and certain voice.

At some point, I was moved to tears and I noticed that I was not alone as PP VG Chandran too was trying to hold back his tears.

It will not be too distant in the future that these youths will take over the roles of captain of industries, top professionals, civil servants, law makers etc. etc In short, these bright and intelligent youths will mold our future.

They will become the “leaders” and “teachers”. We’d better get used to the idea of learning from the younger ones…….

In Rotary Service,President RY 2010/2011

ROTARY: IS IT TIME FOR A RE-READ?

“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.”

-Louis L’Amour, Lonely on the Mountain

English was not my father’s first language

And like a lot of second language learners, he was an avid reader. He especially liked Conrad and Melville and read their bodies of work not once but several times during his life. As a young man, it was not uncommon for him to drop my mother off at her home after a date and head for a neighborhood diner, book in hand, to read and drink coffee until the night waitress closed up and shooed him home.

Later in life, he added Louis L’Amour westerns to his list of favorites. One of the simple and great pleasures of his day was to settle into a comfortable chair in the evening to revisit a favorite read for a second or third time - or more.

Why did he prefer to re-read, rather than switch to something new? I asked him once. His answer, like him, was straightforward but not necessarily simple: it was a good book the last time, and he got something new from a book every time he read it.

Lately it’s occurred to me that my father got something new out of old favorites in part because his insights changed with his life experience. The books weren’t different but what he brought to them each time was.

As we enter a new Rotary year, I’ve been thinking about what we each bring to our Rotary experience, both individually as Rotarians and collectively in our clubs. Beginning a new year brings with it an opportunity for all of us to take a “new read” on Rotary and on our clubs.

Are we truly bringing new perspectives to Service Above Self? Or are we operating from perspectives we’ve always held?

Maybe it’s time for a re-read. To gain something new from being a Rotarian by bringing something new to the experience. And like my father reading in the neighborhood diner, we can change our local perspectives and open ourselves up to a whole new world of possibilities.

(unquote {by PDG Elizabeth})

The above is a selection from the ‘Thought Spot Collection’ available on the site, www.whitespacerevenue.com under Rotary Blog and was submitted by PDG Dr. Paul Lee.

This could just be the right time for us to do a “re-read” of Rotary and for being a Pudu Rotarian. One just need to read and re-read this article to do some soul searching about this whole “business” of being a Rotarian.

NOTICE 2ND FIRESIDE RY2011/11The 2nd Fireside RY2010/11 will be held on the Friday, 1st October, 2010. Pudu Rotarians and spouses are invited.

The details of the event are as listed:Venue: PE Steven Oon’s ResidenceAddress: No. 16, Jalan Margosa SD10/6A, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala LumpurTime: 7.00 pmHost: E Steven OonResource: PP Gary Lim Beng HuatTopic: New Generations

Kindly confirm your attendance with the Fireside Chairman, Rtn Stanley Pereira, HP No. 012-2211625 or Dila at email: Dila2676@ hotmail.com

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Guest Speaker : Rotaractor President Shiu Sook SunSubject : Rotaract Club of Pudu Plans for 2010/2011

Pudu News

SAA Stanley Pereira called the meeting to order at 1.10 pm on behalf of President Leong Choy Ying. He introduced all the visiting Rotarians and guests. He later led in the singing of the National Anthem.

The Finemaster for the day was PP Michael Yeow. As the crowd was sparse due to the coming long holidays, the fine session was conducted in a very low key manner and little funds was raised.

Welcome to Pudu Rotary Club’s RY2010/2011’s 10th Weekly Meeting.

Last week our club had carried out the following activities:-a. The Club Admin committee met on 1 September 2010

at Marco Polo Restaurant at 7 pm. b. The Semi Finals for the Interact Elocution Contest

was successfully held last Saturday on 4 September at 9.30 am at SMK Methodist, KL. Well done Organising Chairman PP VG Chandran, Director Jeff Yap and the organizing committee. The judges were, PP Mohamad Abdullah from RC Pantai Valley (Chief Judge), Puan Diana Mas Abdullah & Mr Leong Kok Wah from the toastmasters and Dr Lee Boon Hua, Deputy Director from the Ministry of Education. There were 15 participants from the 8 Interact schools and 7 Semi finalists were chosen.

Upcoming eventsa. On Sunday 19 September 2010 from 9 am to 5 pm, our

Club will be organizing the Green your Community project at Dewan Besar Komplex Belia Cheras.

b. On Saturday 25 September 2010 from 9.30 am to 12 pm, We will be organizing the Finals for the Interact Elocution Contest at SMK (Perempuan) Pudu.

On the District Levela. Our DG Lim Kok Beng has directed the Disaster Relief

Committee to launch the “RI District 3300 Disaster Relief Fund” to help ease the plight of the flood victims in Pakistan. The Committee will identify possible solutions to firstly to help with the victims’ immediate needs and then to look into medium term sustainable assistance. Director Edward Lee will be looking into this area and we will make further announcements on our club’s contributions.

b. I am urging all Pudu Rotarian s to help out on the organizing of the District Conference. This is a club project and our whole club has to support the event.

c. There will be an INTER-DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP EVENING organised by RC Danau Desa on 30th September 2010 at Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Club. Our District Governor Lim Kok Beng and District Governor Olivannan of District 3230 lead the two districts to an evening of friendship. The District comprises of clubs in and around the city of Chennai (formerly – Madras), South India. The cost is set at RM70.

Rtn. George Suresh introduced the guest speaker for the day who was Pudu Rotaract Club President Sook Sun who spoke on the subject on The Pudu Rotaract Club’s Plans for the year 2010/11.

Year Planner for RY2010/2011Past Event for RY2010/2011

On Going Activities/Project• ClubMeeting• Fellowship

VISITING ROTARIANS Name ClubMr Veera Thanomsakdi Rotary Club of DhonburiPP Dr Joy Vary RC SubangElysia Teh RC Lebuh Damansara

GUESTSName Host Eunece Yan CT HengRotaractor 10 paxInteract : Dato Onn Cheras Pess MBS Kuen Cheng Confucian

STATISTICSVisiting Rotarians : 3Guests : 19Club Members : 29Total Present : 34

COLLECTIONSBirthdays / Anniversaries / Fines : RM 120.00Paying Diners : Raffles & Others : RM 36.00

Total : RM 156.00

Club Proceedings

Record Of Meeting On 6th September 2010

President’s Announcement

ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

Hello Rotarians,

It has taken me longer than I would have liked to get around to writing this email, but I suppose that it is better this way, as I have had a chance to experience more.

For anyone who does not know me, my name is Amanda Wilson, and I am participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program for the year 2010-2011, and I am in Bhopal, India.

This email is to tell everyone thank you. Even if we never met, or you didn’t help directly with the exchange, I want to send a thank you to each and every Rotarian, with a special thanks to District 5060 of the United States and Canada, and District 3040 of India, as well as the Club of Downtown Yakima who sponsored me.

Without Rotary, I wouldn’t be in India today. Without Rotary, I wouldn’t be staying with this amazing family who is so kind and welcoming, experiencing a new culture, and beginning the fulfillment of my dream to travel the world. Without Rotary and its supporting Rotarians, this would not have been possible.

India is everything I hoped it would be, and nothing I expected. Everything is so different from America, and that is exactly what I asked for.

I thought this year would be a chance to see another part of the world, another way to live, another culture. It is so much more.

I have only been here 3 weeks, and I already know that India is changing me. This experience is just that, an experience.

I can read about India, I can watch movies and do research, but nothing is like being here, standing in the middle of another way of life, and taking it all in.

So again, I say thank you. Before, India was only a dream, now I have to pinch myself as a reminder that this is real, that I, Amanda Wilson, from the Yakima Valley, in one state, in one country, in a whole wide world, got the chance to live my dream, because Rotary and its Rotarians knew the importance of opening the eyes, minds, and hearts of a generation eager to learn.

I can not say thank you enough or express in words what you have all done for me.

All the best,

-Amanda WILSON

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH

FIFTH AVENUE OF SERVICE: NEW GENERATIONS

Representatives at the 2010 Council on Legislation approved an enactment 28 April 2010 to add a fifth Avenue of Service: New Generations.

New Generations joins Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, and International Service as the foundation of club activity.

The Avenue of New Generations recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved in leadership development activities, community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.

InteractRotary clubs organize and sponsor this service organization for youth ages 12-18; more than 12,300 clubs in 133 countries and geographical areas.

In 1962 the first interact Club was formed in Melbourne, Florida, USA Rotary Club of Pudu ,currently sponsors eight Interact Clubs the oldest being Interact Club of SMK (L) Methodist Kuala Lumpur. chartered in September 1969.

RotaractRotary clubs organize and sponsor this leadership, professional development, and service organization for young adults ages 18-30; more than 8,000 clubs in 167 countries and geographical areas.

In 1968, first Rotaract Club was formed in Charlotte, North Carolina USA.

The community based Rotaract Club of Pudu , sponsored by Rotary Club of Pudu, was chartered on 9th June 1975.

Some Questions for you.1. Name the 8 Interact Clubs sponsored by Rotary

Club of Pudu. Answer: They are Interact Club of : SMK(L) Methodist (MBS), K.L. ; SMK Confucian,

K.L.; SMK (P) Pudu, K.L. SM Kuen Cheng, K.L.; SMK (P) Bandaraya, KL;

SMK Sri Sentosa, K.L.; SMK Dato Onn, K.L.; SMK Cheras , KL2. Name a) Director, New Generations b) Interact

Chairman c) Rotaract Chairman Answer: a) Rtn Jeffrey Yap b) Rtn George Heng c)

Rtn Patrick Lee3. State the motto of a) Interact b) Rotaract Answer: a) Service Above Self b) Fellowship

through Service

District News Rotary Information

Introduction of Guest Speaker

The Speech

(by PP V.G. Chandran)

• BirthdayBabiesCelebration• ClubAssembly• HostingofRotaractorsfromIndia• RotaryInstallation• Inductionofnewmembers

Upcoming ProjectTeam Building• Hiking/Cycling/SkyTrex(25September2010)

October Project• CommunityServiceProject Mini Charity Bazaar for Rumah Shalom (16/10/2010)• ProfessionalDevelopmentProject Visitation to Beer Factory (23 October 2010)

November/ December Project• ProfessionalDevelopmentProject One Day Professional Talk• ChristmasCelebration

January Project• CommunityServiceProject Medical Camp

February Project• ClubServiceProject CNY Celebration

March Project• RotaryRotaractInteract(RRI)Games(13/3/2011)

April / May / June ProjectInternational Service Project• GoodwillvisittoBali• TeamBuildingandFinalClubAssembly• Hiking/Cycling

Rtn. Sarky on behalf of the Club thanked the guest speaker Ms. Shiu Sook Sun for giving us an excellent presentation by giving her a certificate of appreciation and a token from our club.

DR PAUL C K LEE

Married to Ann Lilian and they both have a son Jason, an IT Lawyer and a daughter Jaclyn, a Pharmacist. Lilian was a teacher and both Jason and Jaclyn are married to Karen and Nicholas respectively.

Paul graduated with Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Singapore in 1974 and served with the Ministry of Health for a year, then joined the Dental Faculty, University of Malaya as a lecturer for 1 ½ years. Left for private practice since 1976

IN ROTARY:1. Joined Rotary Club of Pudu Rotary in 1976 and served

as President in 1984/85 and had not missed a single meeting since joining 33 years ago.

2. Served the Rotary District 3300 in many areas such as Organising Chairman of 4th RI Districts 330, 335 & 336 Joint Conference, Group Discussion Leader, District Trainer and Governor’s Special Rep in the formation of RC Metro KL and RC Central Damansara

3. Served as District Governor for RI District 3300 in 1998/99

4. Paul had been involved in training of district leaders for more than 15 years as well as training of district trainers at the Rotary Institutes. Paul had also been the organising chairman whenever RI Presidents and President Elects visits District 3300

5. In Rotary International, served in the Promotions Committee, Programme Committee, Findings Committee and member of the Organising Committee of the Rotary Institutes and Presidential Conference in Hong Kong, Manila, Taipei, Jakarta and Bangkok. Organising Chairman of the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Rotary Institute, Vice Chair of the Jakarta Rotary Institute and adviser of the 2007 Kuala Lumpur Rotary Institute.

6. Also served as Zone 6 co-ordinator for the Rotary International Diplomatic Relations Task Force for 2000/01, Community Service Programme Task Force 2001/02, Literacy & Education Task Force 2003/04, Member of Rotary’s Extension to Non-Rotary Countries 2002/03, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Rotary’s Extension to China from 2002 to 2005, RI Extension to Rotary Committee and Vice Chair, RI Extension of Rotary – South and Southeast Asia Subcommittee 2006/09. Zone 6 Coordinator for Polio.

7. Convener and Chairman of RI Director Nominating Committee 2007-08 for Zone 6.

8. Training Team Leader (Chief Trainer) for District Trainers’ Training Team (DTTS) at Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei Rotary Institutes to train District Trainers.

9. Represented Rotary International Presidents at the District 3140 Conference in Mumbai, India, District 3480 Conference in Taipei, Taiwan, ROC and D9570 Rockhampton, Brisbane.

10. Appointed International Training Leader to train District Governors Elect at the RI International Assembly at San Diego in 2010

11. Training Team member for Governors Elect Training Seminar (GETS) at Bangkok Rotary Institute

IN DENTAL ASSOCIATION:1. President of the Malaysian Dental Association for 3

terms from 1985 to 1988 2. President of the Malaysian Dental Private Practitioners’

Association in 1980/81.3. Elected member of the Malaysian Dental Council for 6

years4. Served 2 terms as Editors of the Asian Pacific Dental

Federation.

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Thanking of Guest Speaker

Pudu Club News

AN OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING DAY ORGANISED BY INTERACTORS OF SMK DATO’ ONN ON 30TH JUNE 2010

Interactors sang “Heal the World” with feelings that touches the heart.

Show begins……….the ribbon is “torn”!!

Group photo.

We communicate well with our Interactors.

IU Director Jowell Beh …..” A great organizer”

They created an innovative “polio stricken” model.

Interact Chairman George Heng enriching his knowledge.

A PPT Presentation.

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NEW GENERATIONS

COME TO SUPPORT THE FINALS OF THE ELOCUTION CONTEST FOR INTERACTORS Remember to turn up in numbers for the FINALS of the Elocution Contest which will be held on:When: SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2010Time : 10.00 amVenue: SMK Pudu (Perempuan)

Director General of Education, Yg Bhg Tan Sri Dato’ Hj Alimuddin bin Hj Mohd Don, will grace the occasion.

The seven finalists who will contest are:-1. Vanessa Pearl Tay - SMK (P) Pudu.2. Nasha Raina Binti Abdul Rahim - SMK Kuen Cheng3. Michael Fork Chun Shin - SMK (L) Methodist4. Muhamed Fazeeq Nazmin bin Abd. Ghafar - SMK Cheras5. Balamurali Tamilwanan - SMK Sri Sentosa6. Filiz Yaprak Karaca - SMK Kuen Cheng7. Brandon Tang Pei Fong - SMK Cheras

The organizing Chairman for this project is PP V.G.Chandran and assisted by Rtn Jeffrey Yap (Director, Service to New Generations) and Rtn George Heng (Interact Chairman). Please check with them for more details.

5. Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International, International College of Dentist, Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Continuing Dental Education.

OTHERS:1. Served as a Councillor of the Petaling Jaya Municipal

Council from 1988 to 1990 2. Served in the MCA Selangor State Liason Committee as

head of the Health Bureau

HONOURS: 1. Recipient of Rotary International’s highest recognition

of “Service Above Self”2. Recipient of “The Rotary Foundation Meritorious

Service Award”. 3. Elected to “Honorary Membership” of the Malaysian

Dental Association in 19944. Elected the “Outstanding Dental Practitioner” by the

Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Society in 1999.

5. Elected to “List of Honours” of the Asian Pacific Regional Organisation in 2005.

NEW GENERATIONS

EMAIL LETTER FROM DR. KRISHNA KUMAR, IYE CHAIRMAN (An opportunity for Rotarians’ children to apply)

APPLICATIONS - Short Term Youth Exchange to West Australia D9455

From : Dr. Krishna Kumar <drkrishna.pushpa@gmail.com>Subject : “RI D3300” <rotary3300@googlegroups.com>Cc : “Rotarybasket Give-Take” <RBGT@yahoogroups.com>Date : Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 6:26 AM

Dear Rotarians,

I am re-sending the contents of my earlier emails (which I sent on 2 August and also on 2 September) as I have to-date not received any applications either for Team Leader or Team Member of the Short-Term International Youth Exchange to RI D9455, West Australia. The closing dates for the applications for Team Leader and Team Member are, therefore, extended to 10 November 2010.

This is a golden opportunity, not to be missed. A Rotarian Team Leader will get the satisfaction of interacting with youth, while experiencing Rotary on an International level.

Please sponsor your Interactors as Team Members for this would be an opportunity for them to advance their leadership skills and perception of the world and to get an understanding of the internationality of Rotary service and the value of international understanding goodwill and peace.

Fellow Rotarians, International Youth Exchange is one of the most beneficial programs of RI and I am hoping to get the support of the Rotary clubs in D3300. If there are any applications for Team Leader or Team Member, please send me an email and then courier the forms to me. if you have any queries, please call me at +6012-515-0654

The District IYE Committee is calling for Applicants for a Short Term International Youth Exchange Team to RI D9455, West Australia.

The programme will be Very Exciting and our Outbound Team will have the Very Special Experience of being hosted by the Rotarians of RI D9455. The Team will consist of 1 Rotarian Team Leader and 5-6 Team Members.

The Dates : 2 weeks during the school holidays in June 2011

Closing Date For Applications: 10 November 2010.

Who can apply : Youth between the ages of 15-19years.

Can Rotarians’ Children Apply? – YES

Contestant Vanessa Pearl Tay

Mesmerized by the orators? PP Chandran, Pres. Choy Ying & Jeffrey.

Judge Puan Diana Mas Abdullah

Chief Judge PP Mohamad Abdullah of RC Pantai Valley.

Dr. Lee Boon Hua, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Eduation presenting certificate of participation to one contestant.

The 7 semi-finalists who will go into the finals

Contestant Balamurali Tamilwanan

Contestant Nasha Raina binti Abdul Rahim

DON’T MISS THE FINALS ON 25TH SEPT AT SMK (P)PUDU at 10.00am in the morning!

PUDU

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ELOCUTION CONTEST SEMI-FINALS was held at the Methodist Boys School, K.L. on 4th September 2010. For those who attended it was an afternoon well spent listening to talented young orators show their skills. A large number of Rotarians attended, including Ann Boon Kee. It was a good show of support for an event so superbly organized by PP V.G. Chandran and his committee.

Group picture with all the semi-finalists

Section of the crowd at the lecture hall.

Pres. Choy Ying says a few words of welcome.

P.E.Steven with Boon Kee and daughter Jane Yi were supporters. too. Yes, there were some happy supporters.

Some of the Rotarians posing with New Generations Chairman Jeffrey.

Our Youth will be provided Homestay & Meals in a Safe Environment by Rotarians of RI D9455.

A full Itinerary of activities & visits will be planned by the Host District.

This includes Homestay, Attending Rotary Club Meetings, Projects, Meeting Interactors and Rotaractors, and local Tours.

Any Rotarian who wishes to apply to be a Team Leader for this Short-Term International Youth Exchange, please send me an email together with your profile before 30 September 2010.

Please encourage your Interactors, children of Rotarians or any suitable candidates to apply to be a member of the team. Requirements for Team Members:

1. Must be sponsored by a Rotary Club in D3300.2. Complete 4 sets of the Short Term Application Form

(not photostat copies)3. Purchase Return Airfare (IYE Committee will

coordinate so that the Team leaves & returns on the same flight together)

4. Purchase Insurance (around RM100)5. Processing Fee – RM200-250 each6. Internal Land Travel Expenses US$200 each7. Coordinate with Team to Prepare a Presentation8. Attend Orientations organized by IYE Committee .

Please find attached herewith the Short-Term Youth Exchange Application forms (in pdf and writable word formats), together with some relevant information re Short-Term International Youth Exchanges.

Mail Application Forms before 30 September 2010 to:

PP Dr.KrishnaIYE Chair RY 2010-11“SHORGA”131 Taman Bukit Ampangan,70400 SerembanMobile : +6012-515-0654

The reciprocal Short-Term IYE Team from D9455 will visit D3300 from 7-21/1/2011.

Thank you,PP Dr.KrishnaD3300 IYE Chair.

INTER-DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP EVENING District 3300

Organizing Club : RC Danau Desa, Date : 30th September 2010, Venue : Perdana Ballroom - Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Club, Kuala Lumpur

An evening of fellowship, to network, to bridge continents and build communities!

Our District Governor Lim Kok Beng and District Governor Olivannan of District 3230 lead the two districts to an evening of friendship.

About one hundred and fifty Rotarians and spouses of Rotarians from District 3230 would be arriving in Kuala Lumpur on a friendship visit. The District comprises of clubs in and around the city of Chennai (formerly – Madras), South India. If one does not consider the sea in between – they are our neighboring district, geographically. The two districts have planned for a program of forming sister clubs amongst the clubs. With this intention about 40 clubs are expected to be present, and from out of the clubs in our districts many clubs have evinced interest to form sister club arrangement with the clubs from District 3230.

The program on the evening of 30th September will be graced by the presence of Incoming Rotary International Director for Zone 6 A, PDG Shekhar Mehta from the Rotary Club of Calcutta. PDG Shekar Mehta will become the RI Director for Zone 6A, which includes our District 3300, during the years 2011-2013.

There are several Clubs in District 3230 and clubs in our district who have formed sister club links and friendship club links in the past. This will be an opportunity to extend the past relationship and forge new relationships.

With Indian sub-continent becoming a powerhouse for regional and world economic growth this visit of rotarians from various professions and businesses would help forge strong ties with Rotarians with similar vocational interest in our district.

The evening’s program will include a cocktail hour to get acquainted with friends from District 3230, and the main program of signing sister club agreements, words of wisdom from the Chief Guest and the distinguished District Governors of the two districts, followed by a buffet dinner and entertainment program, and an evening of songs, music and dance among friends.

The cost is set at RM 70, with hard drinks available on sale. Details would be sent to the Presidents of the various clubs and the Assistant Governors.

Clubs interested to form sister club arrangement are to contact PP Darul Abdullah at RC Melawati, or through the Organizing Committee co-chair Rtn. Nagarajan of RC Danau Desa.

As this is a family fellowship, members are encouraged to attend with their spouses. Children of any age not permitted due to limited seating available.

More information would be forthcoming and those who need specific details please contact President Lim Poh Huu or PP Shankar of RC Danau Desa.

District News

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ELOCUTION CONTEST SEMI-FINALS was held at the Methodist Boys School, K.L. on 4th September 2010. For those who attended it was an afternoon well spent listening to talented young orators show their skills. A large number of Rotarians attended, including Ann Boon Kee. It was a good show of support for an event so superbly organized by PP V.G. Chandran and his committee.

Group picture with all the semi-finalists

Section of the crowd at the lecture hall.

Pres. Choy Ying says a few words of welcome.

P.E.Steven with Boon Kee and daughter Jane Yi were supporters. too. Yes, there were some happy supporters.

Some of the Rotarians posing with New Generations Chairman Jeffrey.

Our Youth will be provided Homestay & Meals in a Safe Environment by Rotarians of RI D9455.

A full Itinerary of activities & visits will be planned by the Host District.

This includes Homestay, Attending Rotary Club Meetings, Projects, Meeting Interactors and Rotaractors, and local Tours.

Any Rotarian who wishes to apply to be a Team Leader for this Short-Term International Youth Exchange, please send me an email together with your profile before 30 September 2010.

Please encourage your Interactors, children of Rotarians or any suitable candidates to apply to be a member of the team. Requirements for Team Members:

1. Must be sponsored by a Rotary Club in D3300.2. Complete 4 sets of the Short Term Application Form

(not photostat copies)3. Purchase Return Airfare (IYE Committee will

coordinate so that the Team leaves & returns on the same flight together)

4. Purchase Insurance (around RM100)5. Processing Fee – RM200-250 each6. Internal Land Travel Expenses US$200 each7. Coordinate with Team to Prepare a Presentation8. Attend Orientations organized by IYE Committee .

Please find attached herewith the Short-Term Youth Exchange Application forms (in pdf and writable word formats), together with some relevant information re Short-Term International Youth Exchanges.

Mail Application Forms before 30 September 2010 to:

PP Dr.KrishnaIYE Chair RY 2010-11“SHORGA”131 Taman Bukit Ampangan,70400 SerembanMobile : +6012-515-0654

The reciprocal Short-Term IYE Team from D9455 will visit D3300 from 7-21/1/2011.

Thank you,PP Dr.KrishnaD3300 IYE Chair.

INTER-DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP EVENING District 3300

Organizing Club : RC Danau Desa, Date : 30th September 2010, Venue : Perdana Ballroom - Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Club, Kuala Lumpur

An evening of fellowship, to network, to bridge continents and build communities!

Our District Governor Lim Kok Beng and District Governor Olivannan of District 3230 lead the two districts to an evening of friendship.

About one hundred and fifty Rotarians and spouses of Rotarians from District 3230 would be arriving in Kuala Lumpur on a friendship visit. The District comprises of clubs in and around the city of Chennai (formerly – Madras), South India. If one does not consider the sea in between – they are our neighboring district, geographically. The two districts have planned for a program of forming sister clubs amongst the clubs. With this intention about 40 clubs are expected to be present, and from out of the clubs in our districts many clubs have evinced interest to form sister club arrangement with the clubs from District 3230.

The program on the evening of 30th September will be graced by the presence of Incoming Rotary International Director for Zone 6 A, PDG Shekhar Mehta from the Rotary Club of Calcutta. PDG Shekar Mehta will become the RI Director for Zone 6A, which includes our District 3300, during the years 2011-2013.

There are several Clubs in District 3230 and clubs in our district who have formed sister club links and friendship club links in the past. This will be an opportunity to extend the past relationship and forge new relationships.

With Indian sub-continent becoming a powerhouse for regional and world economic growth this visit of rotarians from various professions and businesses would help forge strong ties with Rotarians with similar vocational interest in our district.

The evening’s program will include a cocktail hour to get acquainted with friends from District 3230, and the main program of signing sister club agreements, words of wisdom from the Chief Guest and the distinguished District Governors of the two districts, followed by a buffet dinner and entertainment program, and an evening of songs, music and dance among friends.

The cost is set at RM 70, with hard drinks available on sale. Details would be sent to the Presidents of the various clubs and the Assistant Governors.

Clubs interested to form sister club arrangement are to contact PP Darul Abdullah at RC Melawati, or through the Organizing Committee co-chair Rtn. Nagarajan of RC Danau Desa.

As this is a family fellowship, members are encouraged to attend with their spouses. Children of any age not permitted due to limited seating available.

More information would be forthcoming and those who need specific details please contact President Lim Poh Huu or PP Shankar of RC Danau Desa.

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NEW GENERATIONS

COME TO SUPPORT THE FINALS OF THE ELOCUTION CONTEST FOR INTERACTORS Remember to turn up in numbers for the FINALS of the Elocution Contest which will be held on:When: SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2010Time : 10.00 amVenue: SMK Pudu (Perempuan)

Director General of Education, Yg Bhg Tan Sri Dato’ Hj Alimuddin bin Hj Mohd Don, will grace the occasion.

The seven finalists who will contest are:-1. Vanessa Pearl Tay - SMK (P) Pudu.2. Nasha Raina Binti Abdul Rahim - SMK Kuen Cheng3. Michael Fork Chun Shin - SMK (L) Methodist4. Muhamed Fazeeq Nazmin bin Abd. Ghafar - SMK Cheras5. Balamurali Tamilwanan - SMK Sri Sentosa6. Filiz Yaprak Karaca - SMK Kuen Cheng7. Brandon Tang Pei Fong - SMK Cheras

The organizing Chairman for this project is PP V.G.Chandran and assisted by Rtn Jeffrey Yap (Director, Service to New Generations) and Rtn George Heng (Interact Chairman). Please check with them for more details.

5. Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International, International College of Dentist, Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Continuing Dental Education.

OTHERS:1. Served as a Councillor of the Petaling Jaya Municipal

Council from 1988 to 1990 2. Served in the MCA Selangor State Liason Committee as

head of the Health Bureau

HONOURS: 1. Recipient of Rotary International’s highest recognition

of “Service Above Self”2. Recipient of “The Rotary Foundation Meritorious

Service Award”. 3. Elected to “Honorary Membership” of the Malaysian

Dental Association in 19944. Elected the “Outstanding Dental Practitioner” by the

Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Society in 1999.

5. Elected to “List of Honours” of the Asian Pacific Regional Organisation in 2005.

NEW GENERATIONS

EMAIL LETTER FROM DR. KRISHNA KUMAR, IYE CHAIRMAN (An opportunity for Rotarians’ children to apply)

APPLICATIONS - Short Term Youth Exchange to West Australia D9455

From : Dr. Krishna Kumar <drkrishna.pushpa@gmail.com>Subject : “RI D3300” <rotary3300@googlegroups.com>Cc : “Rotarybasket Give-Take” <RBGT@yahoogroups.com>Date : Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 6:26 AM

Dear Rotarians,

I am re-sending the contents of my earlier emails (which I sent on 2 August and also on 2 September) as I have to-date not received any applications either for Team Leader or Team Member of the Short-Term International Youth Exchange to RI D9455, West Australia. The closing dates for the applications for Team Leader and Team Member are, therefore, extended to 10 November 2010.

This is a golden opportunity, not to be missed. A Rotarian Team Leader will get the satisfaction of interacting with youth, while experiencing Rotary on an International level.

Please sponsor your Interactors as Team Members for this would be an opportunity for them to advance their leadership skills and perception of the world and to get an understanding of the internationality of Rotary service and the value of international understanding goodwill and peace.

Fellow Rotarians, International Youth Exchange is one of the most beneficial programs of RI and I am hoping to get the support of the Rotary clubs in D3300. If there are any applications for Team Leader or Team Member, please send me an email and then courier the forms to me. if you have any queries, please call me at +6012-515-0654

The District IYE Committee is calling for Applicants for a Short Term International Youth Exchange Team to RI D9455, West Australia.

The programme will be Very Exciting and our Outbound Team will have the Very Special Experience of being hosted by the Rotarians of RI D9455. The Team will consist of 1 Rotarian Team Leader and 5-6 Team Members.

The Dates : 2 weeks during the school holidays in June 2011

Closing Date For Applications: 10 November 2010.

Who can apply : Youth between the ages of 15-19years.

Can Rotarians’ Children Apply? – YES

Contestant Vanessa Pearl Tay

Mesmerized by the orators? PP Chandran, Pres. Choy Ying & Jeffrey.

Judge Puan Diana Mas Abdullah

Chief Judge PP Mohamad Abdullah of RC Pantai Valley.

Dr. Lee Boon Hua, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Eduation presenting certificate of participation to one contestant.

The 7 semi-finalists who will go into the finals

Contestant Balamurali Tamilwanan

Contestant Nasha Raina binti Abdul Rahim

DON’T MISS THE FINALS ON 25TH SEPT AT SMK (P)PUDU at 10.00am in the morning!

PUDU

• BirthdayBabiesCelebration• ClubAssembly• HostingofRotaractorsfromIndia• RotaryInstallation• Inductionofnewmembers

Upcoming ProjectTeam Building• Hiking/Cycling/SkyTrex(25September2010)

October Project• CommunityServiceProject Mini Charity Bazaar for Rumah Shalom (16/10/2010)• ProfessionalDevelopmentProject Visitation to Beer Factory (23 October 2010)

November/ December Project• ProfessionalDevelopmentProject One Day Professional Talk• ChristmasCelebration

January Project• CommunityServiceProject Medical Camp

February Project• ClubServiceProject CNY Celebration

March Project• RotaryRotaractInteract(RRI)Games(13/3/2011)

April / May / June ProjectInternational Service Project• GoodwillvisittoBali• TeamBuildingandFinalClubAssembly• Hiking/Cycling

Rtn. Sarky on behalf of the Club thanked the guest speaker Ms. Shiu Sook Sun for giving us an excellent presentation by giving her a certificate of appreciation and a token from our club.

DR PAUL C K LEE

Married to Ann Lilian and they both have a son Jason, an IT Lawyer and a daughter Jaclyn, a Pharmacist. Lilian was a teacher and both Jason and Jaclyn are married to Karen and Nicholas respectively.

Paul graduated with Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Singapore in 1974 and served with the Ministry of Health for a year, then joined the Dental Faculty, University of Malaya as a lecturer for 1 ½ years. Left for private practice since 1976

IN ROTARY:1. Joined Rotary Club of Pudu Rotary in 1976 and served

as President in 1984/85 and had not missed a single meeting since joining 33 years ago.

2. Served the Rotary District 3300 in many areas such as Organising Chairman of 4th RI Districts 330, 335 & 336 Joint Conference, Group Discussion Leader, District Trainer and Governor’s Special Rep in the formation of RC Metro KL and RC Central Damansara

3. Served as District Governor for RI District 3300 in 1998/99

4. Paul had been involved in training of district leaders for more than 15 years as well as training of district trainers at the Rotary Institutes. Paul had also been the organising chairman whenever RI Presidents and President Elects visits District 3300

5. In Rotary International, served in the Promotions Committee, Programme Committee, Findings Committee and member of the Organising Committee of the Rotary Institutes and Presidential Conference in Hong Kong, Manila, Taipei, Jakarta and Bangkok. Organising Chairman of the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Rotary Institute, Vice Chair of the Jakarta Rotary Institute and adviser of the 2007 Kuala Lumpur Rotary Institute.

6. Also served as Zone 6 co-ordinator for the Rotary International Diplomatic Relations Task Force for 2000/01, Community Service Programme Task Force 2001/02, Literacy & Education Task Force 2003/04, Member of Rotary’s Extension to Non-Rotary Countries 2002/03, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Rotary’s Extension to China from 2002 to 2005, RI Extension to Rotary Committee and Vice Chair, RI Extension of Rotary – South and Southeast Asia Subcommittee 2006/09. Zone 6 Coordinator for Polio.

7. Convener and Chairman of RI Director Nominating Committee 2007-08 for Zone 6.

8. Training Team Leader (Chief Trainer) for District Trainers’ Training Team (DTTS) at Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei Rotary Institutes to train District Trainers.

9. Represented Rotary International Presidents at the District 3140 Conference in Mumbai, India, District 3480 Conference in Taipei, Taiwan, ROC and D9570 Rockhampton, Brisbane.

10. Appointed International Training Leader to train District Governors Elect at the RI International Assembly at San Diego in 2010

11. Training Team member for Governors Elect Training Seminar (GETS) at Bangkok Rotary Institute

IN DENTAL ASSOCIATION:1. President of the Malaysian Dental Association for 3

terms from 1985 to 1988 2. President of the Malaysian Dental Private Practitioners’

Association in 1980/81.3. Elected member of the Malaysian Dental Council for 6

years4. Served 2 terms as Editors of the Asian Pacific Dental

Federation.

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Thanking of Guest Speaker

Pudu Club News

AN OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING DAY ORGANISED BY INTERACTORS OF SMK DATO’ ONN ON 30TH JUNE 2010

Interactors sang “Heal the World” with feelings that touches the heart.

Show begins……….the ribbon is “torn”!!

Group photo.

We communicate well with our Interactors.

IU Director Jowell Beh …..” A great organizer”

They created an innovative “polio stricken” model.

Interact Chairman George Heng enriching his knowledge.

A PPT Presentation.

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Guest Speaker : Rotaractor President Shiu Sook SunSubject : Rotaract Club of Pudu Plans for 2010/2011

Pudu News

SAA Stanley Pereira called the meeting to order at 1.10 pm on behalf of President Leong Choy Ying. He introduced all the visiting Rotarians and guests. He later led in the singing of the National Anthem.

The Finemaster for the day was PP Michael Yeow. As the crowd was sparse due to the coming long holidays, the fine session was conducted in a very low key manner and little funds was raised.

Welcome to Pudu Rotary Club’s RY2010/2011’s 10th Weekly Meeting.

Last week our club had carried out the following activities:-a. The Club Admin committee met on 1 September 2010

at Marco Polo Restaurant at 7 pm. b. The Semi Finals for the Interact Elocution Contest

was successfully held last Saturday on 4 September at 9.30 am at SMK Methodist, KL. Well done Organising Chairman PP VG Chandran, Director Jeff Yap and the organizing committee. The judges were, PP Mohamad Abdullah from RC Pantai Valley (Chief Judge), Puan Diana Mas Abdullah & Mr Leong Kok Wah from the toastmasters and Dr Lee Boon Hua, Deputy Director from the Ministry of Education. There were 15 participants from the 8 Interact schools and 7 Semi finalists were chosen.

Upcoming eventsa. On Sunday 19 September 2010 from 9 am to 5 pm, our

Club will be organizing the Green your Community project at Dewan Besar Komplex Belia Cheras.

b. On Saturday 25 September 2010 from 9.30 am to 12 pm, We will be organizing the Finals for the Interact Elocution Contest at SMK (Perempuan) Pudu.

On the District Levela. Our DG Lim Kok Beng has directed the Disaster Relief

Committee to launch the “RI District 3300 Disaster Relief Fund” to help ease the plight of the flood victims in Pakistan. The Committee will identify possible solutions to firstly to help with the victims’ immediate needs and then to look into medium term sustainable assistance. Director Edward Lee will be looking into this area and we will make further announcements on our club’s contributions.

b. I am urging all Pudu Rotarian s to help out on the organizing of the District Conference. This is a club project and our whole club has to support the event.

c. There will be an INTER-DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP EVENING organised by RC Danau Desa on 30th September 2010 at Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Club. Our District Governor Lim Kok Beng and District Governor Olivannan of District 3230 lead the two districts to an evening of friendship. The District comprises of clubs in and around the city of Chennai (formerly – Madras), South India. The cost is set at RM70.

Rtn. George Suresh introduced the guest speaker for the day who was Pudu Rotaract Club President Sook Sun who spoke on the subject on The Pudu Rotaract Club’s Plans for the year 2010/11.

Year Planner for RY2010/2011Past Event for RY2010/2011

On Going Activities/Project• ClubMeeting• Fellowship

VISITING ROTARIANS Name ClubMr Veera Thanomsakdi Rotary Club of DhonburiPP Dr Joy Vary RC SubangElysia Teh RC Lebuh Damansara

GUESTSName Host Eunece Yan CT HengRotaractor 10 paxInteract : Dato Onn Cheras Pess MBS Kuen Cheng Confucian

STATISTICSVisiting Rotarians : 3Guests : 19Club Members : 29Total Present : 34

COLLECTIONSBirthdays / Anniversaries / Fines : RM 120.00Paying Diners : Raffles & Others : RM 36.00

Total : RM 156.00

Club Proceedings

Record Of Meeting On 6th September 2010

President’s Announcement

ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

Hello Rotarians,

It has taken me longer than I would have liked to get around to writing this email, but I suppose that it is better this way, as I have had a chance to experience more.

For anyone who does not know me, my name is Amanda Wilson, and I am participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program for the year 2010-2011, and I am in Bhopal, India.

This email is to tell everyone thank you. Even if we never met, or you didn’t help directly with the exchange, I want to send a thank you to each and every Rotarian, with a special thanks to District 5060 of the United States and Canada, and District 3040 of India, as well as the Club of Downtown Yakima who sponsored me.

Without Rotary, I wouldn’t be in India today. Without Rotary, I wouldn’t be staying with this amazing family who is so kind and welcoming, experiencing a new culture, and beginning the fulfillment of my dream to travel the world. Without Rotary and its supporting Rotarians, this would not have been possible.

India is everything I hoped it would be, and nothing I expected. Everything is so different from America, and that is exactly what I asked for.

I thought this year would be a chance to see another part of the world, another way to live, another culture. It is so much more.

I have only been here 3 weeks, and I already know that India is changing me. This experience is just that, an experience.

I can read about India, I can watch movies and do research, but nothing is like being here, standing in the middle of another way of life, and taking it all in.

So again, I say thank you. Before, India was only a dream, now I have to pinch myself as a reminder that this is real, that I, Amanda Wilson, from the Yakima Valley, in one state, in one country, in a whole wide world, got the chance to live my dream, because Rotary and its Rotarians knew the importance of opening the eyes, minds, and hearts of a generation eager to learn.

I can not say thank you enough or express in words what you have all done for me.

All the best,

-Amanda WILSON

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH

FIFTH AVENUE OF SERVICE: NEW GENERATIONS

Representatives at the 2010 Council on Legislation approved an enactment 28 April 2010 to add a fifth Avenue of Service: New Generations.

New Generations joins Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, and International Service as the foundation of club activity.

The Avenue of New Generations recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved in leadership development activities, community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.

InteractRotary clubs organize and sponsor this service organization for youth ages 12-18; more than 12,300 clubs in 133 countries and geographical areas.

In 1962 the first interact Club was formed in Melbourne, Florida, USA Rotary Club of Pudu ,currently sponsors eight Interact Clubs the oldest being Interact Club of SMK (L) Methodist Kuala Lumpur. chartered in September 1969.

RotaractRotary clubs organize and sponsor this leadership, professional development, and service organization for young adults ages 18-30; more than 8,000 clubs in 167 countries and geographical areas.

In 1968, first Rotaract Club was formed in Charlotte, North Carolina USA.

The community based Rotaract Club of Pudu , sponsored by Rotary Club of Pudu, was chartered on 9th June 1975.

Some Questions for you.1. Name the 8 Interact Clubs sponsored by Rotary

Club of Pudu. Answer: They are Interact Club of : SMK(L) Methodist (MBS), K.L. ; SMK Confucian,

K.L.; SMK (P) Pudu, K.L. SM Kuen Cheng, K.L.; SMK (P) Bandaraya, KL;

SMK Sri Sentosa, K.L.; SMK Dato Onn, K.L.; SMK Cheras , KL2. Name a) Director, New Generations b) Interact

Chairman c) Rotaract Chairman Answer: a) Rtn Jeffrey Yap b) Rtn George Heng c)

Rtn Patrick Lee3. State the motto of a) Interact b) Rotaract Answer: a) Service Above Self b) Fellowship

through Service

District News Rotary Information

Introduction of Guest Speaker

The Speech

(by PP V.G. Chandran)

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Editorial PP Quah Sek Cheng President’s Message Leong Choy Ying

Learning from the Young Ones

There is a saying “the older, the wiser”.

It is therefore logical that we Rotarians would consider ourselves somewhat “wise” as we are fairly “old” as compared with our Interactors. We

always assume that we are the ones who do the teaching rather than the other way round.

However, on 4 September 2010, at the Semi-Finals of the Interact Elocution Contest, I have learnt from our Interactors.

Generally as we grow older, we tend to settle into a certain comfort zone. We become less energetic and excitable about event and happenings around us. It was therefore a refreshing experience for me to watch and hear the participants articulating their own optimistic views on topics such as “unity in diversity” and “Building 1 Malaysia” with much feelings and enthusiasm. They have transported my thoughts back to my schooling days, when I had big dreams and life ahead was full of adventures.

“I am not Malay, Chinese or Indian. I am Malaysian” said Venessa Pearl Tay, a participant from SMK (perempuan) Pudu, in a strong and certain voice.

At some point, I was moved to tears and I noticed that I was not alone as PP VG Chandran too was trying to hold back his tears.

It will not be too distant in the future that these youths will take over the roles of captain of industries, top professionals, civil servants, law makers etc. etc In short, these bright and intelligent youths will mold our future.

They will become the “leaders” and “teachers”. We’d better get used to the idea of learning from the younger ones…….

In Rotary Service,President RY 2010/2011

ROTARY: IS IT TIME FOR A RE-READ?

“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.”

-Louis L’Amour, Lonely on the Mountain

English was not my father’s first language

And like a lot of second language learners, he was an avid reader. He especially liked Conrad and Melville and read their bodies of work not once but several times during his life. As a young man, it was not uncommon for him to drop my mother off at her home after a date and head for a neighborhood diner, book in hand, to read and drink coffee until the night waitress closed up and shooed him home.

Later in life, he added Louis L’Amour westerns to his list of favorites. One of the simple and great pleasures of his day was to settle into a comfortable chair in the evening to revisit a favorite read for a second or third time - or more.

Why did he prefer to re-read, rather than switch to something new? I asked him once. His answer, like him, was straightforward but not necessarily simple: it was a good book the last time, and he got something new from a book every time he read it.

Lately it’s occurred to me that my father got something new out of old favorites in part because his insights changed with his life experience. The books weren’t different but what he brought to them each time was.

As we enter a new Rotary year, I’ve been thinking about what we each bring to our Rotary experience, both individually as Rotarians and collectively in our clubs. Beginning a new year brings with it an opportunity for all of us to take a “new read” on Rotary and on our clubs.

Are we truly bringing new perspectives to Service Above Self? Or are we operating from perspectives we’ve always held?

Maybe it’s time for a re-read. To gain something new from being a Rotarian by bringing something new to the experience. And like my father reading in the neighborhood diner, we can change our local perspectives and open ourselves up to a whole new world of possibilities.

(unquote {by PDG Elizabeth})

The above is a selection from the ‘Thought Spot Collection’ available on the site, www.whitespacerevenue.com under Rotary Blog and was submitted by PDG Dr. Paul Lee.

This could just be the right time for us to do a “re-read” of Rotary and for being a Pudu Rotarian. One just need to read and re-read this article to do some soul searching about this whole “business” of being a Rotarian.

NOTICE 2ND FIRESIDE RY2011/11The 2nd Fireside RY2010/11 will be held on the Friday, 1st October, 2010. Pudu Rotarians and spouses are invited.

The details of the event are as listed:Venue: PE Steven Oon’s ResidenceAddress: No. 16, Jalan Margosa SD10/6A, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala LumpurTime: 7.00 pmHost: E Steven OonResource: PP Gary Lim Beng HuatTopic: New Generations

Kindly confirm your attendance with the Fireside Chairman, Rtn Stanley Pereira, HP No. 012-2211625 or Dila at email: Dila2676@ hotmail.com