Vol 19 Number 31 SELAMAT PAGI 9 April 2011

President’s Message

The first quarter this year has been
literally earth-shaking. Three natural
disasters happened in quick
succession beginning with the
cyclone and flooding in Queensland,
Australia, followed closely by the
earthquake that shattered the city of
Christchurch, New Zealand. Then the
undersea earthquake off Sendai,
Japan, resulting in the tsunami that
triggered the crisis with the four
nuclear reactors.
The whole world watched the
Japanese victims go about retrieving
what is left of their lives with such
dignity that it has moved us to act.
Our District’s TRF committee has
appealed for donations for blankets for
these unfortunate and many clubs
have responded generously. RCPJ
gave RM42,000.
While Rotary is not primarily an of suspending aid to third world nations
organization for disaster relief [unlike the to divert the funds towards rehabilitating
Red Cross, for example] this reaction is Queensland. The most stirring report
completely understandable. Yet the must be the fact that Australia and New
former Japanese soccer superstar, Zealand have sent crack teams to
Nakata, appearing on television in Sendai to help in the rescue work.
Singapore recently as part of the fund
raising effort, said something almost Psychologists have long recognized this
contradicting the movement. The phenomenon that hardship brings out
campaign is not really about money. It the best in people. It reinforces the notion
is more important for the Japanese to that selflessness and altruism exist and
know that the world cares. that Rotary work is worth doing. I move
that we make a contribution for the
I believe and I have said so during recent victims. I hope it remind us how fortunate
meetings that Australia, New Zealand and we are. I hope it reminds us to reach
Japan are countries that respond without out to others not as fortunate.
hesitation when fellow nations are hit by
disaster. This overlooks the aid that they
give on a regular basis to the needy.
Admirably, PM Gillard resisted an Yours in Rotary
opposition suggestion for the easy President Poay Lim

From the Editor

The Generation changing the
WORLD
I looked at the TIME magazine
February 28th issue and somehow
connected the heading with our
Youth Leadership Camp held
recently. It s the second leadership
camp and some 130 youths of the
next generation have benefitted from
our camps. In the process we are
transforming lives and thinking .
Perhaps their academic results may
not be that fantastic but we are
creating ‘new ‘ characters who will
be responsible and proactive . The
results ( we may have them now)
may only show up years later when
they become adults and realise
urgency, responsibilities and new
priorities in their lives. For their entire
life , they will remember the Rotarians
from Bukit Kiara Sunrise held the camp
for them and they will share that with
their children . So Thank You for such
defining efforts.
Many of us seldom visit the cinema due
to lack of interest in movies or just have
no time to sit for some two valuable
hours. But this coming wednesday 30th
March, its our club s Charity Premier .
So let us come to GSC Pavillion with
our friends and enjoy a movie . It may
not be a earth shartering movie like
Rocky or a hollywood buster with the
late Elizabeth Taylor in it , its still a movie
we should support as our REF Education
Fund will benefit from its proceeds.
More fund raising are in the process to
support those affected from the recent
Japanese natural disasters. Those
Rotary Clubs who have sister clubs
arrangements will find this the best
opportunity to show their friendship. Help
a friend in times of need. Many of us
who have Japanese friends or may have
visited Japan know how hospitable a
Japanese can be and can go out of the
way to help if the situation warrants it.
Now its our turn to do a good deed in the
hour of need. .... continue on next page
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You may choose to donate direct to
District fund for Japan via PDG Jimmy
Lims office or send the funds directly
to the Rotary club in Japan if you know
them.
The District Assembly is just the
second weekend of April and its time
for incoming office bearers to go for
their training and networking . And of
course enjoy the good food there. So
Happy Learning and have a good time
in Penang for PE Steve and those who
are on.
As we march into April, we look forward
to better times. March has been a
month of numerous global issues
which also affect us in some ways.
Let us hope April will be better with
more good news and peace efforts
round the globe. Today we are so
connected via the net and tv that
knowing too much is not helping or
rather may create fear to some. I am
those in the Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara
Sunrise wish Everyone a Good Life and
Better Days ahead.
Let People Feel Your Magic
Best
Kong Voon Sin
Purpose and benefits of hugs
• A greeting when we meet to say
hello or goodbye
• It can hold us up when life gets
us down
• Make us smile instead of frown
• Hugging brings us closer to each
other
• A hug can be given for no reason
at all
• It is one of life’s most pleasant
things
• It provides comfort and protection
• It helps in promoting self-esteem
• It opens up new avenues of
thought
• Hugging is a nice way to start
the day
• It is free and cost nothing and it
means so much to both parties
Hug someone today...
Around the
Rotary World
Rotary clubs have water on taps
Villages in four regions of Ghana are being
equipped with ventilated pit latrines, showers, and
boreholes featuring hand pumps and mechanized
pipes through the efforts of dozens of Rotary clubs
in Latin America, North America, and Ghana.
The effort is part of the International H2O
Collaboration, an alliance between Rotary
International and USAID. Launched in 2009, it works to implement long-
term, sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene projects in the developing
world. The first phase of the partnership has focused on three countries:
Ghana, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic.
“With this collaboration, Rotary is taking the commitment to clean water
and sanitation to the next level,” says RI Vice President Thomas M.
Thorfinnson, a member of the RI/USAID Steering Committee. “We’re not
just focused on simply providing safe drinking water and walking away.
We are looking at our ability to partner to make a larger impact in a bigger
part of the world through sustainable projects and clean sanitation
practices.”
Billions of people lack access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation.
To draw attention to the need for action, the United Nations has
designated 22 March as World Water Day. Each year since 1993, it has
selected a different theme. This year focuses on the impact of rapid urban
growth and the challenges of urban water management.
The International H2O Collaboration is an example of Rotary’s dedication
to water and sanitation issues, an area of focus under The Rotary
Foundation’s Future Vision Plan.
In Ghana, Rotarians are working with committees in about 100
communities to change sanitation behaviors and provide training on
maintaining the new equipment. The committees are responsible for
establishing fees for water use and using the money collected to operate
and maintain the pumps.
Rotarians in the Philippines have been working with the country’s Solid
Waste Management Association to keep garbage out of a wastewater
treatment plant that serves one of Manila’s large public markets. They
have made several site visits and assisted in training and surveying
market vendors. As a result, the vendors have developed a plan to
compost up to 60 percent of biodegradable waste and use it to fertilize
newly planted trees.
Thorfinnson says that almost all Rotary funds in the Dominican Republic
are going toward bio-sand filters, while USAID funds are helping to improve
and construct water supply and sanitation systems and provide hygiene
education.
Rotarians are engaged in many water and sanitation projects year-round.
· A $64,566 contribution from the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund is
supporting a project of RC Mirebalais, Centre, Haiti, to construct 80
rainwater collection tanks with built-in filters, each with a 2,500-gallon
capacity. The tanks will provide clean water for about 3,000 people.
· Rotarians in District 5420 (Utah, USA) are working with Rotarians in
Colombia and Ecuador on a series of global grant projects to build
bathrooms for schools, provide clean drinking water, and teach students
better hygiene practices. They also have reached out to the general public
through billboard, radio, and television public service announcements.
· Rotarians in District 2230 (Belarus; Poland; Ukraine) are helping to build
a modern septic treatment system and renovate toilets and showers in an
orphanage in Krasne, Chernihivs’ka, Ukraine.
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PP Lim Fang Keong 16 April (Sat) 7.30am
'Community Project in Siam Reap' Speaker: RYLArians

23 April(Sat)
Club NEWS Tree Planting Project @ Raja Muda
Forest Reserve

All of us should have been at the Gala Premiere of the movie DiLarang 30 April (Sat) 7.30am
Masuk last night. We handed out mock cheques for RM15,000 each to the Business meeting
Malaysian Society of Transplantation and the REF. The atmosphere was a
buzz. A noisy lively crowd was there to support the screening.

We thank Fundraising Chair Fang Keong ably assisted by Sanjay and CALENDER of EVENTS
Karen in organizing the function with Cineworks and MST for the good
work. Also Ghaurry, Angie, Susan, Yoke Leong, Elsie and Sherman, 3rd Mentor Group Support Mtg
Jeremy, Alvin and Graham who brought a whole contingent! Date: 27 April 2011
Venue : IPP Office @ 7pm
We had a hand from old friends Bala, Gina and Mohan and Soma who was
MC. Our volunteer Steven Lim chipped in by bringing two of our awardees. It Study Technique for REF Awardees
was a pleasure to have your help and company. Date: 14 May 2011
Venue: IPP Office @1.30pm
I say ‘Good Job’ to all who helped to sell tickets. Paul and Grant must
know how we appreciate their support from abroad! RCBKS 20th Installation
Date: 25 June 2011
DG KB Lim who represented Rotary on stage conveys his greetings and Venue: Putrajaya Lakeview
congratulations.
RC Bugis Junction's Installation
Kapitans of Karate Kid, Scorpion King, Titanic, Rush Hour and Entrapment Date: 8 July 2011
for batting well and meeting the targets. We demonstrated the kind of spirit
that makes RCBKS so special!
April Celebrations
Happy Birthday
Sunny 18 April
Candid
Happy Anniversary
moments Kong & Kim 21 April

Duty Roster
9 April (New Generation)
Mock cheque presentation
Sargeant-at-arms Graham
Desk Duty Karen
Rotarians with DG KB Lim Introducer Jeremy
Thank Speaker Elsie
Fines Ghaurry
RCBKS Tree Planting Project
16 April (Membership)
Rehabilitation of the Raja Musa Forest Reserve on 23rd April 2011 ( a
project coordinated by Global Environmental Centre ( GEC ) & funded by Sargeant-at-arms Sunny
HSBC ) This program consists of an environmental education and tree Desk Duty Karen
planting programme Introducer -
Thank Speaker -
7.45 am Depart from Bukit Kiarra Club Fines James
9.00 am Arrive at Parit 6 - Raja Musa Forest Reserve
9.30 am Briefing on Raja Musa Forest Reserve by GEC representative
10.00 am Tree planting program commences
12.00 noon Program end and freshen up Visit our website @
www. rcbks.org. my
1.30 pm Depart for Bukit Kiarra Club
 Board of Directors 2010/11 District NEWS

President
Tan Poay Lim District Rotarian Adviser to Interact Clubs Seminar
77277127(O)
Date: Saturday 7 May 2011
President Elect Venue: Holiday Villa, Jalan Ampang
Steve Robinson Cost; Free
+66818336310
9.00am Registration
Immediate Past President 9.30am Welcome Address by DG Lim Kok Beng
Frances Po 9.50am The Interact Club – PP Veiven Goon
10.20am What it means to sponsor an Interact Club-PP Dato Kevin Yong
Vice President 11.00am Role and Responsibilities of the Rotarian Advisers- PP Gary Lim
Alvin Tan 11.30am Challenges facing the Rotarian Advisers – PP Kirenjit Kaur
12.00pm Panel Discussion
Honorary Secretary 1.00pm Lunch
Ghaurry
23003757(O) Short-Term IYE to Sabah -Underprivileged students
from Children’s Homes
Honorary Treasurer
PP Sunny Khoo Does your Rotary Club support any Children’s Home? If it does, would the
Rotary Club like to sponsor one of these Underprivileged children for a
Club Administration Short-Term Youth Exchange to Sabah?
PP Karen Chong
The D3300 Youth Exchange Committee is planning to send a Short-Term
Service Projects Youth Exchange team, comprising 10 underprivileged students aged 15-19
PP Graham Bennett years from Childrens’ Homes, to Sabah for 1 week during the school
holidays in May-June 2011. During their trip to Sabah, they will homestay
The Rotary Foundation with Rotarians and will be taken to visit various places of interest in Sabah.
PP Jeremy Ng
The IYE Committee will sponsor the cost of the flight tickets to Sabah and
Membership Development we have managed to obtain a sponsor for the T-shirts for the students.
James Cheong Hence, the financial implications for the sponsoring Rotary Club will only be
about RM100/student.
REF Chairman
PP Dr Yee Yoke Leong
District 3300 Sister Clubs
Sargeant-at-arms
PP CY Fong District Governor K B Lim RC Bugis Junction [D 3310]
03-21630292(O) Saturday, 08:00 am
Bulletin Editor limakbmy@gmail.com Hotel Inter-Continental
PP Dr Kong Voon Sin 80 Middle Road, Singapore
New Gen Chair - Ghaurry Assistant Governor Mani Raja
Community Service Chair - Angie 019-211 5977 RC ChiangmaiThinthaingam[D 3360]
Vocational Service Chair - Yau maniraja.c@gmail.com Thursday, 12.00 noon
International Service Chair-Thomas International Center
Rotary Clubs in Group 7 Chiangmai University, Thailand
Bandar Sunway
Bulletin Committee Bernam Valley RC Chungli Chung Shing [D 3500]
Bukit Kiara Sunrise Thursday, 12.00 noon
Kong (Editor) Karen (Production) Danau Desa No 4, Ln 10, Gwo-Ti Street
Kong (Speakers Programme) Petaling Jaya Chungli, Taiwan