The document discusses a visit by Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur Bukit Kiara Sunrise to SMK Sri Permata school to promote the club's Leadership Training Programme and Values Education Programme. It outlines the positive response from students and teachers, and lists several next steps and challenges for the club to address in implementing the programmes at the school, including selecting students, securing parental approval, and coordinating logistics.

1. Vol 18 Number 16 SELAMAT PAGI 31 October 2009
REF News The
RCBKS
Visit to SMK Sri Permata Education
by PP YL Yee REF Fund
27 Oct 2009. PP Graham, PP Kong, 2. Firming up the contact person with
Eric Aw and myself were at the SMK HM Ong at the school. Thinking in
Sri Permata school in SS3 to make a terms of “one point contact” so that
presentation to about 50-60 students there is no communication
on the Leadership Training confusion with the school.
Programme (LTP) and the Values
Education Programme (VEP), courtesy 3. Developing a one page cover letter Presentation at SMK Sri Permata
of a very supportive headmaster (HM) for the students, explaining the
Mr. Ong. The President of the PTA programmes to the parents. 10. Developing the template for the
(PIBG) Mr. Amiruddin was also present close-out report.
and very supportive. We had positive 4. Liaising with the PTA (PIBG).
responses and about 50 students 11. Defining clearly the work
signed up preliminarily, subject of 5. Logistics of moving the students responsibilities between EQ,
course to their parent’s agreement back and forth for the programmes. RCBKS and the school.
which they hope they will secure in
due course. HM Ong will be following 6. Securing parent approval and Finally, and not the least important, is
up. These two work streams (LTP & buying necessary insurance for the that we need to keep thinking of mean-
VEP) have just made a dramatic leap students. ingful roles to play for some (if not all) of
of progress (thanks to Kong for our Rotarians in these two (LTP & VEP)
identifying the school). Graham and 7. Coordinating with EQ Training and activities. One very interesting idea that
Susanne, being leads, together with Development and other service emerged at the meeting with HM Ong
their respective teams will begin providers. (suggested by him) is to do an
driving, monitoring and managing the “experience sharing” breakout session
processes closely. 8. Reviewing effectiveness of the with the students split into groups of
programmes after they have taken 5-10 and having one Rotarian each
For a start, we need to keep close place. group to share with them “how he got to
tabs on the timeline in our proposal to where he is” – emphasizing the values
CIMB Foundation (CIMBF). Please see 9. Monitoring the timeline. that were important to him. We will have
below. We will also be working closely to look further into this.
with Mr. Shankar of EQ Training and Timeline
Development, our partner organisation Generally the project is expected to begin in Oct 2009 and to complete in Sept 2010.
in the programmes, getting him Month Activity
started and keeping him informed of Oct 2009 Start Student Selection
developments.
Nov -
Dec Complete Student Selection
Some of the key challenges/activities
Jan 2010 - PDG Pahol, Pres Rome & Ann
we have identified are:
Feb Student/Parent Briefing
1. Finding the right students that
Mar Leadership Training Programme (15-19 Mar)
match the CIMB Foundation
Apr -
requirements and developing st
May 1 Progress Assessment
the student progress review
process. Here we must keep June Values Education Programme (8-9 June)
nd
CIMBF and EQ involved all along July 2 Progress Assessment (End July)
the way. Aug -
Sep Close-out Report

2. LAST WEEK'S SPEAKER
ATTENDANCE
Visiitng Rotarians: CP S Nagalingam
Alfred Lam, RC Danau Desa - Trip to Bhutan
Annie Ling, RC Danau Desa
CP Naga share his experience in Bhutan and
Guests: presented a power point of colourful pictures taken
S. Jeyapalan, guest of Naga on his trip. His talk was very enlightening expecially
Ann Chandri, guest of Naga the cultural aspects of the country.
The tourism industry in Bhutan is relatively young having been initiated only in 1974
Attendance: 51% Fines: Nil at the time of the coronation of the fourth King. Bhutan’s tourism policy is simply.
The Department of Tourism gets to decide whether you can enter the country. And all
tourists who are allowed into Bhutan come for a prearranged itinerary, pay a
Announcements minimum fee per day to be in the country, and stay for at least five days. While it is
possible to arrange a visit to Bhutan in as little as 10 days, the Department of
President's announcements: Tourism recommends making reservations six months in advance.
- Reminded members of DG's official
visit on 7th Nov'09. Directors to report The minimum fee varies, depending on whether you are part of a group or traveling
at the Club Assembly after the alone, and on the time of year. A Visa is about $20. But a visa cannot be obtained
meeting. Meeting with BOD and unless you have pre-booked a Bhutan tour package. Those go for a minimum fee of
Interactors on Friday 6th Nov at $200 US per day. That fee will go up to $250 per day. Tour prices may vary slightly
5.30pm at Bukit Kiara club. with season. June to August is the monsoon season and tourism is slow.
September to November is considered the best time for trekking (on of the most
Club Service ~ Karen popular tourist activities). The daily tariff Bhutan charges for staying in the country is
- Next week's club meeting will be at all inclusive. As a peak period traveler with a group of eight people, $200 a day
Backofen, Desa Hartamas. Spouses covers your room, meals, services of a guide, transportation, entertainment, and
are welcome. Cost is $18 pp. more. But because you are paying simply to be there, you do not get reimbursed if
- Joint meeting with RC Central something goes wrong. If you order lobster and get flounder, or reserve the best
Damansara on Wed 25th Nov'09 at room in town and end up in a tent, you still pay the $200 a day to be in Bhutan.
7.30pm, Commonwealth Club.
- There will be a family day outing to Around The
Kuala Kubu Baru on 13th Dec'09. Rotary World
More details later.
Youth Exchange cited as a top
- Sanjay and Ghaurry announced the intercultural program
final preparations for the Deepavali
party tonight at Desa Hartamas. Author Maya Frost is not a Rotarian, and she’s never been
on a Rotary Youth Exchange. Yet she feels so strongly
- PP Yoke Leong showed a power about the program that she devoted almost an entire
point presentation and updated chapter to it in her latest book, The New Global Student.
members on the RCBKS Education
Fund (REF). Of Youth Exchange, Frost writes, “You won’t find a more
comprehensive support program or more dedicated Wei-Chu Chen makes a
volunteers around the world who are committed to presentation about
District NEWS offering affordable intercultural exchange opportunities. Taiwan at RC Evanston
” The benefits of studying abroad include the chance to Lighthouse, Illinois, USA
International learn a new language, explore another culture, and
Youth develop problem-solving skills. Rotary’s exchange program enhances these
experiences by offering unparalleled support to families and students, Frost ays.
Exchange (IYE)
Seminar Wei-Chu Chen agrees. A Youth Exchange student from Taipei, Taiwan, Chen
finished her year in Evanston, USA, in July. She lived with three host families,
Date : 8th November 2009 including two from her sponsor club, the Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse.
Venue: Holiday Villa, Ampang
Time: 9.00 - 3.00pm “I learned things they don’t teach you in books,” says Chen, who was surprised
by how outspoken her U.S. classmates were in comparison to the more reserved
nature of the students back home. “I now feel comfortable talking with all kinds
Seminar Topics of people,” adds Chen, whose father is a member of the Rotary Club of Taipei
Northwest. While Chen was in the United States, her fellow exchange Students
Introduction to IYE – What is IYE abd urged her to join Facebook, which has helped her make and keep in touch with
application criteria more than 60 friends. Youth Exchange alumni also connect through the Rotary
Look Who Is Coming Home With Us! Youth Exchange alumni group on LinkedIn. Frost and her husband, a Youth
Hosting of IYE students by host Exchange alumnus, have hosted several students and have sent three daughters
families and Rotary clubs on exchanges through Rotary.
Oh! What An Experience!

3. Today's Programme NEXT CHANGE
7 November'09(Sat)
AG Veiven Goon's Official Visit DG's Official Visit
7:45 - 8:30am Club Assembly
Club NEWS 8:30 - 8:45am Club meeting
8:45 - 9:20am Address by DG
14 November'09(Sat) 7.30am
Deepavali Fellowship Fellowship meeting with sister clubs
25th October 2009 RC Bugis Junction, RC Chiangmai
Thinthaingam & RC Chungli Chung
Shing
A Deepavali party was held last Saturday
at the Desa Hatamas community park.
The rain before the event did not damper CALENDER of EVENTS
the party mood that evening. The
organising committee was Dr Sanjay (OC), Ann Rupal (F & B manager), Ghaurry Board Meeting
(Floor manager & Programme) and spouse Sunny (Logistics). The theme for the Date: 5 November 2009
evening was of course, Bollywood and the ladies came in colourful indian attire Venue: Sri Wangsaria Condo @ 7.15pm
with matching bangles. Food and drinks were plentiful especially the all time
favourite - murrukku. Special thanks to Susanne for the bottles of wine and Angie Meeting with DG Leslie
for the after dinner drink , a bottle of Bailey's - which was very popular! There was Date: 6 November 2009 (Friday)
also a music machine aka radio/CD player with lively Hindi music and both Bukit Kiara Club Coffee House
Ghaurry abd Rupal were dancing away on the 'dance floor' at
one corner. There were lots of laughter from the children as they 5.15pm : DG meets Interactors
were enjoying the fireworks (patas - in tamil) through out the 6.00pm : DG meets PE, Treasurer,
night. Secretary & President
7.00pm : REF Chairman briefs DG
Everyone had a jolly good time and wishing all Hindu Rotarians regarding REF
......Mere Tumhare Sabke Liye - Happy Diwali! Fundraising Charity Nite
Date: 14 November 2009
Em@il from sister club Venue: Hyatt Saujana, Subang
RC Chiangmai Thin Thai Ngam Joint meeting with RC Central D'sara
Date: 25 November 2009 (Wed)
Dear President Frances,
Venue: Commonwealth Club
Time: 7.30pm
Today was the cremation ceremony for our dear friend, Major General Seree
Wiboonsanti. His two daughters and son were there with their mother, PP Orapin.
RCBKS AGM & Elections
Our Major General did a lot of good during his 76 years in this world. His oldest
Date: 5 December 2009
daughter gave a good farewell and description of her dad...
Also it was good to meet PP Lim Fang Keong and PP CY at the 50th anniversary
of the RC of Chiang Mai. Duty Roster
Tomorrow we will have a RCCT board meeting and your fund-raising party will be 31 October (International Service)
mention -again -to get the final tally of attendance to your function and trip to KL
for 13 - 15 November 2009. Also on for board meeting will be on a future visit of Sargeant-at-arms Alvin
RCBKS to Chiang Mai for meeting with the “Grandma Cares” grandchildren and Desk Duty Karen
the grandparents. Once date is cleared on both sides then the activities can be Introducer Thomas
discussed. We will consider your visit for 10 January 2010 if that is alright with Thank Speaker Teng Yoong
President Frances and the chairman for International club service. Fines Grant
7 November (New Generation)
Please give our warm regards to the rest of the board and club members of Bukit
Kiara Sunrise from RC Thin Thai Ngam. It was also a nice surprise for Rotarian Jeremy
Sargeant-at-arms
Steve and Gerrie to have visited Chiang Mai during our 3 day holiday and also Desk Duty Soma
were able to represent your club at the last funeral rites for Major General Seree Introducer Kate
Wiboonsanti, which was last night. They also donated 3,000 baht to the Grandma Thank Speaker Ghaurry
Cares. Fines Elsie
Yes, that is what Rotary is all about “Coping With Love”.
Visit our Blog @
PP Hope http:// rotaryclubbks.
Club PR 2009-2010 blogspot.com

4. Board of Directors 2009/10 Member's
President Contribution
Frances Po
21731618(0) A leader should know how to manage failure
President Elect Former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam at Wharton India Economic forum ,
Tan Poay Lim Philadelphia , March 22,2008 )
77277127(0) Question: Could you give an example, from your own experience, of how leaders
should manage failure?
Immediate Past President/PR Kalam: Let me tell you about my experience. In 1973 I became the project director
Elsie Low of India ‘s satellite launch vehicle program, commonly called the SLV-3. Our goal
77281807(0) was to put India ‘s ‘Rohini’ satellite into orbit by 1980. I was given funds and
human resources — but was told clearly that by 1980 we had to launch the
Vice President/Membership Director satellite into space. Thousands of people worked together in scientific and
Dr Sanjay Doshi technical teams towards that goal.
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By 1979 — I think the month was August — we thought we were ready. As the
Honorary Secretary project director, I went to the control center for the launch. At four minutes before
Cecelia Matuya the satellite launch, the computer began to go through the checklist of items that
56342870(0) needed to be checked. One minute later, the computer program put the launch on
hold; the display showed that some control components were not in order. My
Honorary Treasurer experts — I had four or five of them with me — told me not to worry; they had done
PP Graham Bennett their calculations and there was enough reserve fuel. So I bypassed the computer,
012-2918619 switched to manual mode, and launched the rocket. In the first stage, everything
worked fine. In the second stage, a problem developed. Instead of the satellite
Club Service Director going into orbit, the whole rocket system plunged into the Bay of Bengal . It was a
PP Karen Chong big failure.
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That day, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, Prof. Satish D
Vocational Service Director hawan, had called a press conference. The launch was at 7:00 am , and the press
PP CY Fong conference — where journalists from around the world were present — was at
78032276(0) 7:45 am at ISRO’s satellite launch range in Sriharikota [in Andhra Pradesh in
southern India ]. Prof. Dhawan, the leader of the organization, conducted the press
Community Service Director conference himself. He took responsibility for the failure — he said that the team
Ho Ee Lay had worked very hard, but that it needed more technological support. He assured
019-3395688 the media that in another year, the team would definitely succeed.. Now, I was the
project director, and it was my failure, but instead, he took responsibility for the
International Service Director failure as chairman of the organization.
Susan Lim
012-2325860 The next year, in July 1980, we tried again to launch the satellite — and this time
we succeeded. The whole nation was jubilant. Again,
New Generation Director there was a press conference. Prof. Dhawan called
Ghaurry me aside and told me, ‘You conduct the press
23003757(O) conference today.’
Rotary Foundation Chairman I learned a very important lesson that day. When
failure occurred, the leader of the organization owned
PP Sunny Khoo
that failure. When success came, he gave it to his
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team. The best management lesson I have learned
Bulletin Committee did not come to me from reading a book; it came
James Lau/ Karen (Editor/Production) from that experience.
Contributed by PP Kong
Poay Lim (Speaker's Programme)