Vol 19 Number 25
Member's Contribution
FEBRUARY IS
WORLD UNDERSTANDING
MONTH
Rotary’s 106th anniversary
Throughout the week of 23 February
Rotary clubs and districts will also
be illuminating iconic landmarks
around the world with the End Polio
Now message to raise awareness
of Rotary’s pledge to rid the world
of the crippling disease.
The landmarks include the Trevi
Fountain in Rome; the parliament
building in The Hague; the soccer
stadium in Cape Town, South
Africa; a gate at the Lantern
Festival in Taiwan; Kanazawa
Castle in Kanazawa, Japan; the
government building in Karachi,
Pakistan; the planetarium in Seoul,
Korea; the Globe of the Mall of Asia
in the Philippines; and the
Charminar in Hyderabad, India.
Rotarians in Great Britain and
Ireland sold and planted 4.6 million
crocus bulbs across the region in
October so their purple blooms
would flower around Rotary’s
birthday. The Rotary Club of Hitchin
Tilehouse, Hertfordshire, England,
earned a Guinness World Record
for the most people (636)
simultaneously planting flower
bulbs during an event at Butt’s
Close Park in Hitchin.
Honor Rotary’s anniversary by
planning an event in your
community.
SELAMAT PAGI 19 February 2011
Chinese New Year Party
When Ann Ann sent out the invitation to her home-warming dinner for
Saturday last, Karen very considerately decided to move the club’s Chinese
New Year party to Sunday 13 Feb to solve the clash. But little did we know
that we would be trading in a balmy Saturday evening for a stormy Sunday
sundown! Amidst claps of thunder and furious lightning, guests had to be
ferried from their cars with umbrellas that could hardly contain the
downpour. Jeremy had to ford a stream almost getting out of his car. But the
club’s party spirit stayed afloat all through and we hardly felt any
discomfort. It is fortunate perhaps that the Chongs’ home is very spacious
and comfortably laid out.
Soon enough the rain abated and Poay Lim welcomed one and all to the
party thanking the Chong family for their hospitality. Then the potluck kicked
off to an enthusiastic start with the rowdy Raw Fish Tossing. We moved
seamlessly to the buffet after that. The variety in the spread is truly
impressive. From Herbal Chicken [James Cheong] to Grilled Chicken Fillet
with Apricot Mustard dip [Ann Judy] to the wicked Tong Po Pork [Ann
Gerri], the quality of the dishes surpassed muster and we should seriously
think of a cookout as a project! The list is just too long and apologies are
tendered for omitting the rest.
Steve and Gerri must be complimented for their dedication to duty! They
delivered their wonderful dish and helped set up the tables and chairs before
driving off to send their guest to KLIA and then returning a hour or so later to
rejoin us. What a good demonstration of presidential preparedness!
Our guests including REF volunteers Richard Hoy, Gina and Mohan and
Steven Lim and a few others merrily joined in the throng. The atmosphere
was enlivened further by the kids letting off volleys of firecracker led by the
forever-young Sanjay.
As usual a core of us stayed well into the night enjoying the rest of the
night putting our feet up and chewing the cud. We helped as much as we
could with the cleaning up but I’m sure Karen and her parents had lots to
do in the morning to
put things back in
order. For that we
again say, “You are
wonderful and
gracious hosts!”
Have a lively Rabbit
Year Ahead!
By President Poay Lim
 ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK’S MEETING
Guests: Last week, 5 REF awardees were given their certificates by President Poay
Edward Boey, guest of James Lim. The awardees were given financial assistance of RM150 per month. The
AG, guest of Graham students can spend the amount on school fees, transport to school, canteen
Jen Kwok, guest of Graham food, tuition, school uniform, books and other education related expenses.
Kim, guest of Kong This occasion also marked the first time the new REF pledge was read by
Rupal, guest of Sanjay awardees. The awardees that took the pledge were:
Mentors :
Steven Lim
Richard Hoy 1. Kushalini A/P Shivaji of SMK Sri Permata

Attendance: 58% Fines: - Nil 2. Premanath A/L Karuthaman of SMK Vivekananda

3. Cheah Jenn Yeong of SMK Vivekananda

Announcements 4. Tan Mei Ling of SMK Sri Permata

5. Themoli A/P Paramesiven of SMK Taman SEA

- The Youth Leadership Camp will
be held from 15 - 16 March'11 in Port
Dickson. There will be a meeting with
parents at SMK Sri Permata next
Saturday 19 Feb' 11 at 12 noon.

- There will be a Fireside Chat to

share Rotary Information with the
newer members on 26 March'11.
More details to follow.

- There will be a community project -

tree planting on 23 April'11. Need
The awardees reading the pledge
members participation. Have received
sponsorship from HSBC.

- Fang Keong spoke on the proposed

International Service in Siam Reap,
Cambodia providing educational aid
and building wells for the community.
Trip will be from 3- 6 March'11.

- There will be a fund raising project

in the form of a Movie Charity
Premier on 30 March'11 at GSC
Pavillion. Tickets for the movie A group photo with
'DiLarang Masuk' is by minimum their parents and
donation of $100 per ticket. mentors
- CNY pot-luck fellowship dinner at
Karen's residence tomorrow at District NEWS
6.30pm.
International Youth Exchange to D9455 West Australia.

TEAM LEADER: PP Jaya Letchumi Kuttan (RC Teluk Intan)

Words to Grow By
TEAM MEMBERS;

The Rotary of today is different 1. Sonia Sharma .....sponsored by RC Teluk Intan.

from the Rotary of yesterday and
the Rotary of tomorrow cannot,
must not, be the same as the
Rotary of today. Rotary will
continue to evolve.
2. Sanju George Mathew......sponsored by RC Damansara.
3. Tan Min Yee......sponsored by RC Butterworth.
4.Jeremy Chee Weng Hong.....sponsored by RC Bandar Utama.
5. Joe Faeezri b Johari.....sponsored by RC Kuala Kangsar.
6. Lee Jen Kwok.....sponsored by RC Bukit Kiara Sunrise.

The 2-week exchange will take place during the school holidays in
— Michael K. McGovern, chair of May-June 2011.
RI’s Membership Development
and Retention Committee The reciprocal team from D9455 West Australia will arrive in January 2012.
 Today's Programme NEXT CHANGE
26 February(Sat) 7.30am
Mr Jeffrey Chiang
Business meeting
Movie Charity Premier 'Di- Larang Masuk'
5 March(Sat) 7,30am
Speaker: Anderson Selvasegaran
It is a RCBKS organized Movie Charity Topic: Children in Crisis
Premier in aid of Malaysian Transplant
Society and Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara
Sunrise Education Fund (REF) on CALENDER of EVENTS
Wednesday the 30th March 2011 at 7.00pm.
Cocktails/ refreshments will be served and Board Meeting
the movie proper will start at 8.15pm. Date: 3 March 2011

The locally produced Malay supernatural RYLA

thriller DILARANG MASUK (No Entry) with Date: 3 - 6 March 2011
English/Chinese subtitles is rated PG13 and
will be screened at GSC Pavillion. The movie Youth Leadership Camp
is produced by Cineworks and directed by Date: 15 - 17 March 2011
Jeffrey Chiang. Venue: Casa Rachado, Port Dickson

The objective is to raise funds for Malaysian Fireside Chat

Transplant Society to promote transplantation Date: 26 March 2011
awareness and activity in Malaysia and Venue: Sri Wangsaria Condo @ 6pm
Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise Education
Fund to support the education of Movie Charity Premier
underprivileged students and to nurture Date: 30 March 2011
youths who desire to become useful Venue: GSC Pavillion @ 7pm
members of the society by providing them Tickets: By donation (minimum $100)
with education opportunities, leadership training, values education and
mentoring.
February Celebrations
The sponsorship may be in the form of donation or purchase of movie Happy Birthday
passes at minimum donation of RM100. Canon cameras have sponsored Paul 4 Feb
the all the cinema tickets. Poay Lim 15 Feb
Alvin 26 Feb
The Beneficiaries Happy Anniversary
Ghaurry & Sunny 10 Feb
MST (Malaysian Society of Transplantation)
James & Corinne 14 Feb
Malaysian Society of Transplantation is a national, non profit,
Fang Keong & Yoke Har 21 Feb
professional organisation that was conceived in 1994 to meet
the needs of promoting transplantation in Malaysia. The
objectives of the society are: Duty Roster
· Promote and assist in the development of organ and tissue 19 February (New Generation)
transplantation in Malaysia.
Sargeant-at-arms Sunny
· Disseminate and exchange information relating to the field of Desk Duty Karen
transplantation at both national and international levels. Introducer Sanjay
Thank Speaker Ghaurry
· Ensure and maintain ethical standards in the field of Fines Susan
transplantation in Malaysia

RCBKS Education Fund (REF) 26February (Membership)

The REF is a 4-prong holistic education programme that aims to keep Sargeant-at-arms James
secondary school students from lower income families in school. Desk Duty Kong
Besides this, the REF aims to provide these students with life skill Introducer -
education opportunities and to develop them into useful members of Thank Speaker -
society. The REF consists of financial assistance, leadership training, Fines Steve
values education and mentoring throughout the duration that the
students are with the programme. The REF selects school students of
all ethnicities between the ages of 15-19 (Forms 3-6) who are from
Visit our website @
families whose gross income is about RM2000/month. www. rcbks.org. my
 Board of Directors 2010/11 HEALTH
News
President
Tan Poay Lim
DO YOU KNOW.. The difference between
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margarine and butter?
President Elect
Steve Robinson • Both have the same amount of calories.
+66818336310 • Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8
grams; compared to 5 grams for margarine.
Immediate Past President • Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53%
Frances Po
over eating the same amount of butter, according to a recent Harvard
Vice President Medical Study.
Alvin Tan • Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in
other foods.
Honorary Secretary • Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few and
Ghaurry only because they are added!
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• Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the
Honorary Treasurer flavours of other foods.
PP Sunny Khoo • Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been
around for less than 100 years.
Club Administration
PP Karen Chong And now, for Margarine..

Service Projects • Very High in Trans fatty acids.

PP Graham Bennett
• Triples risk of coronary heart disease ...
The Rotary Foundation • Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) and
PP Jeremy Ng lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol)
• Increases the risk of cancers up to five times..
Membership Development
James Cheong • Decreases immune response.
• Decreases insulin response..
REF Chairman
PP Dr Yee Yoke Leong Margarine is but ONE MOLECULEaway from being PLASTIC...and
shares 27 ingredients with PAINT
Sargeant-at-arms
PP CY Fong You can try this yourself:

Bulletin Editor
PP Dr Kong Voon Sin
New Gen Chair - Ghaurry
Community Service Chair - Angie
Vocational Service Chair - Yau
International Service Chair-Thomas
Bulletin Committee
Kong (Editor) Karen (Production)
Abdul/Kong (Speakers Programme)
Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it open in your garage or shaded
area. Within a couple of days you will notice a couple of things:
* no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should tell
you something)
* it does not rot or smell differently because it has nonutritional value ;
nothing will grow on it. Even those teeny weeny microorganisms will not
a find a home to grow. Why? Because it is nearly plastic.
Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?