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THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANDAR SUNWAY WAS CHARTERED ON THE 22ND OF APRIL 1993
President 2014-2015
Rtn Xavier
016-2939058
[email protected]
The Board of Directors
Vice President
Rtn Arjan
012-2340561
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International Services Director
PP Dieter Esser
012-3713167
[email protected]
President-Elect
Rtn. Jude
019-2415215
[email protected]
Public Image - Director
PP Mani Raja Chandran
019-2115977
[email protected]
Immediate Past President
Rtn. Sandra Anne Raj
019-2709770
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Vocational Services Director
Rtn Angelo Nicholas John Baptist
012-286 9809
[email protected]
Secretary
Rtn. Lydia Francis
012-2154587
[email protected]
Bulletin Editor
PP Movin
016- 2447740
[email protected]
Treasurer
Rtn Krishnan Nachiappen
012-3059343
[email protected]
Club Trainer
PP N. M. Thangaraj
012-2787875
[email protected]
Membership Develop. Director
PP Dr. Arasu
019-3926475
[email protected]
Honorary Members
Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah
Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam
The Rotary Foundation - Director
PP Ram Nair
012-2882950
[email protected]
TRF Major Donors
PP Dato' Ram Nair
PP Dieter Esser
Paul Harris Society
PP Magandran Muthiah
Club Administration Director
Rtn Nagarajan
012-282 3015
[email protected]
PP Movin Miranda
Service Projects Director
CP Richard Ernest
019-3113446
[email protected]
Multiple PHF's
Youth Services Director
Rtn. John Beardsley
012-6446153
[email protected]
Sergeant-At-Arms
Rtn Kanagarajah Vadivelu
019-213 2187
[email protected]
TRF Benefactor
IPP Sandra Anne Raj
IPP Sandra
PP Manohur
Paul Harris Fellows
Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah
Dr. Susan Cheah
Late PP Sinnu Marapan
Datin Shamini Nair
Mr. Poh See Lim
Ms. Lalitha Sambamoorthy
DGN Manohur
Rtn Mikel William
PP Tarlochan Singh
PP Letha Krishnan
PP Daniel Berkemeier
Rtn Denis Gruhier
Rtn Hew Deng Wai
Rtn Nigel Jones
PP Mani Raja Chandran
IPP Datin Sandra Raj
PP N. M. Thangaraj
PP Eric Wong
PP Divakaran
Rtn Kennedy
PP Susan Mackle
Tan Sri Ravindra Menon
Sister Clubs
Australia : The Rotary Club of Kippa Ring
India :
The Rotary Club of Bangalore West
The Rotary Club of Ottapalam
The Rotary Club of Calcutta Metropolitan
South Korea :
The Rotary Club of Central Kyung-Ju
USA : The Rotary Club of Lacey
Sri Lanka :
The Rotary Club of Capital City
Inner Wheel Clubs
The Inner Wheel Club of Selangor
Friendship Exchange Clubs
Thailand :
The Rotary Club of Nakhon Si Thammarat
Turkey :
Eskisehir Yazilikaya Rotary Club
PP Raveendranath
PP K.K. Chue
PP M. K. Menon
PP Suresh Kumar Rajadurai
PP Movin Miranda
Rotaract Clubs
The Rotaract Club of Bandar Sunway
Jamil Rais fellows
Interact Clubs
SMK Subang Utama
Maz International School
SMK Seafield
SMK Sunway
SMK SS 17
Sunway International School
PP Ram Nair
PP Raveendranath
IPP Sandra
PP Manohur
PP Dieter Esser
(chartered 2nd June 1998)
The Rotaract Club of Taylor's College
(chartered 15th July 2013)
The President Speaks
My dear friends in Rotary
Sometimes I really wonder whether all our RCBS Rotarians take
the trouble to read the Solar Weekly Newsletter. Beside our weekly
Newsletter, every month we also receive “The Rotarian” magazine from
Rotary International, furthermore with today’s advancement in Hi- Tech
communication “Our Club weekly newsletter, we can download in our
club website by just a ‘Click’ “. How many of us really take time to
browse the “Search Engine” and explore this marvelous technology?
How many of us read our weekly newsletter or the Rotarian Magazine
from page one till the end?
I am sharing this with you since the month of April in the Rotary
Calendar is designated to be ‘Magazine Month’. Learning is forever.
According to Guinness Book of Records, the oldest officially recognized pupil was 90 years
old. His name was Kimani Nganga Marugi, a great grandfather who never had the opportunity
to attend school in his poverty – stricken village until he reached the age of 84. At that time,
Kenya instituted Free Schooling in Primary Schools, according to BBC News, Kimani was
anxious to learn how to read and do Mathematics, so he could read the Bible and keep track of
his small pension. He became the oldest person ever to enroll in a Primary School.
Moving on, we had our 8th Edition of Kitchen Bundle on 29th March 2015 where 30 single
mothers received groceries. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all the sponsors
and also to OC Rtn Naga, IPP Sandra, PP Susan, Rtn Puveen and Rtn John’s spouse, Lucy for
participating in this project.
On 15th April, Rotaract Club of Sunway University will have their Charter Nite during our
regular meeting. This Rotaract Club has been sponsored by RCBS. I have officially received the
Charter Certificate and Rotaract materials from Rotary International.
Our next important event is our club’s 22nd anniversary which is only 3weeks away. I strongly
urge all members to attend this anniversary celebration. Kindly RSVP your attendance for this
event latest by 8th April 2015 for catering purposes.
The future of Rotary is in your hands and it will help to bridge continents to build better
communities.
Have a magnificent week ahead.
'Light Up Rotary'
Regards,
Xavier
President, Rotary year 2014-15
The Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway Vol 40/ 2014-15
April 1, 2015
RC BANDAR SUNWAY – NOTES ON THE REGULAR MEETING HELD AT SUNWAY
LAGOON RESORT HOTEL, MARCH 25th, 2015 at 7.41pm
MEMBERS PRESENT
APOLOGIES
GUESTS
President Xavier, PE Jude, Sec. Lydia, Tres. Krishnan, VP Arjan, PP’s, Dato’
Ram ,Ravee, Thangaraj, Susan, Eric, CP Richard, Diva, Mag, Movin, MK
Menon, Arasu Dieter, Suresh, Letha Rtn’s, Michael, Rajan, Raj, Angelo,
Nagiah and Naga.
DGND Mano and Rtn’s Kennedy, Jose, John, Dinesh, Kaman, Sharon,
Pushpa, and Viro.
Madam Sreekala (guest of PP Letha)
WELCOME & TOASTS
President Xavier commenced meeting with a warm welcome to guests and Rotarians. The acting Sergeant
-at-arms Rtn Angelo welcomed our guests and our fellow Rotarians. Rotarians observed a minute of
silence for the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew and those who perished in the German flight tragedy. Thereafter we
proceeded with the loyal toasts to the King of Malaysia and our Royal Patron Sultan of Selangor followed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President’s and Director’s Announcements:
1. President reminded that the club bulletin be taken back after the meeting.
2. President thanked PP Eric for attending the Group 8&9 meeting held.
3. The board approved the request of Sunway University to hold its charter night at our club regular
meeting on April 15th, 2015. Sunway students will contribute RM40 towards the meal and venue.
They anticipate 50 attending.
4. President mentioned to members that ballot papers pertaining to DGN Darul were delivered on time
to AG Suki to be handed to DG.
5. Vocational Visit to Starhub has been postponed to 17.04.2015.
6. KB Project on 29.03.2015 - OC Naga requested continued support.
7. Club Anniversary will be on 22/04/2015. From the Gary Huang’s gala dinner, there 4 tables at
RM115 per pax that we need utilize. Attending club members will have to pay RM75 (difference of
RM115-RM40). Spouses, family/guests RM115 per pax. Datuk Ngeow will be presented his PHF.
We are trying to arrange for the German Ambassador to attend.
8. Members are encouraged to attend the upcoming District Assembly on April 11th, 2015. Cost is
RM129. So far we have 22 members registered.
9. Leg for Legless, OC PP Dato’ Ram mentioned that there is budget for one above knee and 2 below
knee recipients for the RY.
10. MDR – Mr Thomas will be inducted on 08.04.2015.
BIRTHDAY, WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
This was announced
RI INFO
FINING SESSION
SPEAKER SESSION
by President Xavier for the week.
: PP Dr Arasu.
: PP Movin. Collected fines RM380.
: No speaker session.The audited accounts were tabled for RY2013/14.
President adjourned the meeting at 9.44pm followed by fellowship.
The Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway Vol 40/ 2014-15
Notes taken by
Lydia Francis, Hon.Secretary
April 1, 2015
Rotaract Clubs attend Dist 300 Rotaract Assembly
We, the members of the incoming committee of the Rotaract Club of Sunway University feel that we have
been learned a lot from attending the District Rotaract Assembly. During our interaction with other senior
Rotaractors, we were exposed to various scenarios and difficult situations that a Rotaract Club may face
and possibly how these could be handled.
The DRA has enlightened us tremendously on the proper procedures and preventive actions to take for
when the new term begins. We had a lot of fun as well, building new relationships with other Rotaractors.
We have come to better appreciate the importance of maintaining healthy relationship between members
of our club and other clubs. We can look forward to more joint activities that would better serve the needs
of our communities.
Rotaractors from RAC Bandar
Sunway and RAC Sunway University after completing the Amazing
Race at the District Rotaract Assembly
The organising committee members of the DRA were very approachable, there was great camaraderie and
the food was really good! :) All in all it was an amazing experience during the 31st Amazing DRA.
Oliver Leonard
Secretary (Incoming)
The Rotaract Club of Sunway University
The Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway Vol 40/ 2014-15
April 1, 2015
DIST 3300 CROSSES THE USD 300,000 MARK IN TOTAL
GIVINGS TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION FOR 2014-15
We have breached the USD 300,000 mark in our total givings for the Rotary year for 2014-15.
In the last few days, there has been a flurry of contributions from clubs around the district with
the deadline of 31st March looming for the clubs to meet their EREY requirements. From what I
see, some of the contributions made are still not shown on the club recognition summaries of
the respective clubs yet, and I am hopeful when they are in and when the remaining clubs
make their givings in the next few days, we should touch a much higher level in our
contributions.
The number of clubs contributing to Annual Fund- Share has now increased to 62 out of 76
(82%) with RC Port Dickson and RC Seri Changkat Jong becoming the latest clubs to join in the
list of contributors and I hope the remaining 14 clubs will join in this team effort. Clubs that
have not reached their EREY or per capita targets have still time to do so provided they do it
online and do it before 31st March. Please do not wait any longer.
The annual fund is now at USD 257,761, Polio USD 39,118, Endowment fund USD4100 and
the total giving is currently USD 300,979.
PP Baskaran
The Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway Vol 40/ 2014-15
April 1, 2015
Korean sailor makes waves for End Polio Now
Enjoying calm winds and peaceful
Pacific waters, Seung Jin Kim dove
off his 43-foot sailboat, the Arapani,
to swim with some dolphins nearby.
The serenity that day near the
equator was a stark contrast to the
60 mph winds and 23-foot waves he
had to fight around Cape Horn, the
southern tip of South America. But
Kim, a veteran sailor and member of
the Rotary Club of Seokmun, in
Chungcheongnam, Korea, expected
such challenges when he set out in
mid-October on a 25,600-mile journey around the world. In addition to fulfilling a lifelong dream, Kim is
using the trip to raise awareness and funds -- his goal is $200,000 or more -- for Rotary's End Polio Now
campaign.
He's now more than halfway through the voyage, which is expected to take eight months. As of 23 March,
he'd passed South Atlantic and is now in the middle of the Indian Ocean en route to Western Australia.
"I want to give people the belief and aspiration to create a better and more prosperous future," says Kim,
who chose Sailing With Hope as the theme of his voyage. "Rotary is doing that with polio eradication, so
I'm sailing around the world in support of the effort to wipe this disease from the face of the earth. I want
people to know how close we are."
To spread the word, the Arapani carries a 68-foot mast whose sail is emblazoned with the End Polio Now
logo. He hopes people who see the logo will be curious enough to look into his cause.
While he is in daily contact via satellite phone with his support team, which includes Korean Rotary
members, he acknowledges that the solitary aspect of the journey is difficult. "The toughest part of this
trip was the moment I realized I was all by myself in the middle of the ocean. A sullen feeling of
loneliness suddenly invaded me," says Kim.
Kim, who expects to return to Korea in late May, will have crossed the Pacific, Antarctic, Atlantic, and
Indian oceans.
He says the things he's most looking forward to are a home-cooked meal and being able to sleep under
the same roof as his family. But he's already anticipating setting sail again. "I want to do this again, he
says, "but with young sailors who have the same dream of sailing around the world."
Kim's journey is sponsored by 18 districts in Korea. The day he set off, Korean Rotary members posted
poems, inspirational words, and photos around the marina. "I am so grateful for [the members'] support
and encouragement. They are a wonderful inspiration for me," says Kim.
Sun-Hyung Cho, governor of District 3620 and part of the support team, says the district's Rotary
members are closely following Kim's progress.
The Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway Vol 40/ 2014-15
April 1, 2015
DUTY ROSTER
Fine Master
Date
Fellowship
R.I Info
1 Apr
Letha
Kennedy
Mag
8 Apr
Naga
Arjan
Krishnan
15 Apr
Richard
Kana
Suresh
21 Apr
Sandra
Sharon
Susan
IQuiz pitch to be featured in
Dist 3310 District Conference
The latest edition of the kitchen bundle went
on well thanks for our Rtn Naga, President, Xavier, Rtn Susan , Rtn Puvan, IPP Sandra & Lucy, spouse of Rtn John who participated and
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Date
Details
1 Apr
Rtn Kennedy & Chisa celebrate their wedding
anniversary
3 Apr
PP Dr Dieter Esser celebrates his birthday
4 Apr
Kharishma (daughter of PP Magandran) celebrates her birthday
12 Apr
Nandika (daughter of PP Divakaran) celebrates
her birthday
15 Apr
CP Richard celebrates his birthday
19 Apr
Nisha (daughter of PP Raveendranath) celebrates her birthday
19 Apr
Rtn Kana celebrates his birthday
20 Apr
Dominick (son of Rtn Mickel) celebrates his
birthday
Words of Wisdom
A young boy says: "When you've done something
wrong and are in trouble, go to your parents for sound
advice. You'll get.... 99% sound and 1% advice!"
distributed the provisions. There were 30 recipient. Many thanks for the sponsors of this
month’s provisions—Rtn Arjun Rm 500 & Rtn
Jude Rm 70.
Date to note
Over dinner one evening, a wife says to her husband,
"I met this horrible and rude man downtown this
morning, and right away I knew he was a troublemaker. He started to insult me. He used really bad language. He even threatened me!"
"How did you meet this fellow?" her husband asked,
very concerned.
"Well," she says, "we met by accident. I ran into his
wheelchair with the car."
The Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway Vol 40/ 2014-15
July 31 (Friday) - Installation of new
Board
The new board for the Rotary year 201516 headed by PE Jude will be installed on
July 31 (Friday). This is the only date that
the incoming District Governor PGE Siti
could allocate. PE Jude will however take
over reigns in July 2015 with the start of
the new Rotary year.
April 1, 2015
Attendance Report - The Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway - March 2015
Meetings
YTD
1 Pres Xavier
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
PE Jude
IPP Sandra
VP Arjan
Rtn. Angelo
PP Arasu
PP Chue
PP Dieter
Rtn Dinesh Francis
PP Diva
Rtn. Dorothy
PP Eric Wong
PP Gopal
Rtn John
Rtn Jose Raveendran
Rtn Kaman
Rtn Kana
Rtn Kanishen
Rtn Kennedy
Rtn Krishnan
PP Letha
Sec Lydia
Rtn Asvika
PP Mag
PP Mani Raja
PP Manohur
Rtn Michael Amos
Rtn. Mickel
PP Mick Menon
PP Movin
Rtn Nagarajan
Rtn Nagiah
Rtn Nigel
Rtn Puspha
Rtn Puveen
Rtn Rajan
Rtn Dr Raj
PP Ram
PP Ravee
CP Richard
Rtn Sharon
PP Suresh
PP Susan
PP Tarlochan
PP Thangaraj
Rtn Udo
Rtn Viro
Attended
YTD
Meetings
this month
Attended this
month
Make-up
this month
Total this
month
% attendance
YTD
% attendance this
month
34
34
4
4
0
4
100.00%
100.00%
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
26
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
11
13
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
33
34
31
33
1
27
19
28
14
23
14
27
15
16
15
14
20
23
25
33
23
31
19
30
26
9
21
29
32
30
23
20
21
10
13
33
34
22
25
30
29
9
27
2
11
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
4
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
2
0
1
2
2
0
1
2
4
2
4
1
3
0
2
4
1
3
4
3
3
1
2
2
3
4
3
4
2
2
4
3
1
3
0
2
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
4
4
2
3
0
2
1
1
1
3
0
1
2
2
0
1
2
4
2
4
1
4
0
4
4
1
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
1
3
0
2
100.00%
97.06%
100.00%
91.18%
97.06%
2.94%
79.41%
55.88%
82.35%
53.85%
67.65%
41.18%
79.41%
44.12%
47.06%
44.12%
41.18%
58.82%
67.65%
73.53%
97.06%
67.65%
91.18%
55.88%
88.24%
76.47%
26.47%
61.76%
85.29%
94.12%
88.24%
67.65%
58.82%
61.76%
90.91%
100.00%
97.06%
100.00%
64.71%
73.53%
88.24%
85.29%
26.47%
79.41%
5.88%
32.35%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
50.00%
75.00%
0.00%
50.00%
25.00%
25.00%
100.00%
75.00%
0.00%
25.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
25.00%
50.00%
100.00%
50.00%
100.00%
25.00%
100.00%
0.00%
100.00%
100.00%
25.00%
75.00%
100.00%
100.00%
75.00%
50.00%
50.00%
75.00%
75.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
50.00%
50.00%
100.00%
100.00%
25.00%
75.00%
0.00%
50.00%
21
Club attendance last week
24
Club attendance last week including make-up's -
60%
Percentage club attendance for month including make-up's -
And I say to you: Use your gifts. Use them thoughtfully, use them wisely, use them generously.
Use them so that the girls who now sit at home will walk proudly next year to school.
Use them so that the fields that are now barren for want of irrigation will grow next spring, green with
agriculture.
Use them to break the cycle of poverty, lift up the destitute, and give the gift of hope to all those who live in
the margins of society.
2015-16 RI President K.R. (Ravi) Ravindran
Vol 21
The Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway
Vol 40
April 1, 2015