Introduction Weekend November 2005

Name:	Introduction Weekend
Date:	6.00pm Friday 11th Nov - 3.00pm Sun 13th Nov 2005
Venue:	Rakan Muda Clubhouse, Bukit Perdana, Jalan Dato Onn, 50570 Kuala Lumpur.  Click here for directions.
Registration:	Pearly Lim 012-635 5885 - introweek@raleighinternational.org.my Mei Kuan 012-977 0983
Camp Fee:	Fee: RM30 / participant
Brief:
	Click here to download the flyer designed by Vig.  Do pass it around.

Updated Dec 2005

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Time to change your perspective?  Pump in some renewed sense of purpose into your otherwise mundane life!  Raleigh International KL Introduction Weekend is back to recruit members for upcoming expeditions.  Raleigh expeditions unite 120 youths from around the world, called Venturers, to work on adventure, community and environmental projects, for ten weeks in countries as diverse as Chile, Brunei, Mongolia, Oman, China, Namibia, Costa Rica and Malaysia.  To qualify for an expedition, first you need to attend the Introduction Weekend.  If the prospect of being in a Raleigh expedition excites you, then you should register now!  The only requirement is that participants need to be between 17 – 25 years of age and able to swim 200 meters.

 To find out what it takes to be on a full-fledged expedition, sign up now for the Introduction Weekend!

Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur welcomes you to attend Introduction Weekend from 11th – 13th November 2005.  The purpose of the weekend is for you to find out as much as you can about Raleigh International and the opportunities that are open to you.  

The program will include some fun activities, designed for you to get to know each other and discover your team strengths.  By Sunday morning we hope you will learn some new skills, learn something about yourself and about working in a team and have had a fun and rewarding experience. You will certainly have some great stories to tell and had made some new friends. 

The following information is important and will ensure you come to the weekend well prepared;

 1. Location
We will be meeting at Rakan Muda Clubhouse, Jalan Dato Onn’ (near Bank Negara or/and near the Old Prime Minister Office, KL).  Staff members will be waiting for you at STAR LRT Station Bandaraya and KTM Komuter Station Bank Negara until 5.50pm.

2. Timing
The weekend will start at 6.00pm (sharp!) on Friday evening and will finish at about 3.00pm on Sunday afternoon. It is essential that you are on time and can stay for the whole weekend.

3. Equipment
Please bring with you the following kit to help you have a successful weekend. Items in bold are absolutely essential!!
 

1. Clothing for walking in

2. Clothes for outdoor activities

3. Walking/hiking boots.

4. 1 pair of trainers

5. Swimming trunks and a towel (you may be swimming during the weekend!)

6. Torch and spare batteries (this is a must!!!)

7. Pen-knife, fork, spoon, cup and a mess tin. (NO glassware!!)

8. Sleeping bag or blanket and a sleeping mat

9. 2 x water bottle (1.5L) filled with drinking water

10. Clean clothes to go home in (due to the nature of activities, your clothes will get fairly stained)

11. Personal medical kit

12. Note pad and pencil.

13. Sun hat and sunblock

14. Whistle
     

**** for more info, please refer to your contact person ****

 4. Participation Fee
Participant will only have to pay RM30.00 per person. Meals, accommodation and transportation during the weekend are inclusive.

 Finally, at the end of the weekend you will be tired. We strongly urge you to arrange a friend/family member to give you a lift home from Rakan Muda Club House, ensuring your safe arrival home. 

 If you have any questions please contact Pearly Lim 012-635 5885 or Mei Kuan 012-977 0983 or email us your info at introweek@raleighinternational.org.my

Be prepared for a fun and challenging weekend, we wish you the best of luck and see you there!

First Aid Course Oct

Name:	MRCS First Aid Course
Date:	Saturday, 29th October 2005
Venue:	MRCS Headquarters, 32 Jln Nipah, Off Jln Ampang, 55000 KL Click here for directions.
Project Leader:	Joe Quah - 012 461 5707 - funds@raleighinternational.org.my
Members:	Fee: RM100
Non-Members:	Fee: RM120
Brief:

Updated 29 Oct 05

Adrian Yeo, Kong Phui Tin, Vig, Lena, Stephanie Soon, Farm Woon Chin, Amy Liew Joanne Lee, Yeoh Hee Sheong, Christine Chuang, Joe Quah, William Chan, Natrah, LyMun, Eddie Lau, Edmund Lau, Gan Yi Ling, Jenny Tan, Mahfuz, Nisha, James, Hafiz

Updated 25 Oct 05

So far, 23 people have signed up. There course can fit up to a max of 30 places, so there are 7 places left. Please contact Joe Quah for the last few remaining places.

Paid up:

1. Stepanie Soon 2. Farm Woon Chin

3. Amy Liew

4. Joanne Lee

5. Yeoh Hee Sheong

6. Christine Chuang

7. Joe Quah

8. William Chan

Signed up:

1. Vig

2. Natrah

3. Adriene

4. Adrian

5. Phui Tin

6. Ly Mun

7. Eddie

8. Edmund

9. Lena Lim

10. Gan Yi Ling

11. Jenny Tan

12. Mahfuz Ramzi

13. Hafiz

14. Nisha

15.James

Enquiries, but not confirmed:

1. Kay

2. Michelle

Introduction to First Aid and Basic CPR

THe much awaited, popular first aid course is now open for registration. A fee of RM 100 (RM 120 for nun-member) is charged per head. It is usually a one-and-half day course but MRCS have agreed to run it in just a day for RIKL.

Sign up early as it is limited to only 30 places. Priority will be given to signed-up Raleigh members.

Sign up by emailing to; Joe Quah at funds@raleighinternational.org.my with the following details:

*Your name
*Your hp number

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Zoorific Sessions Oct

Updated 25 Oct 05

Limited Edition ZooRiffic T-Shirt is available now. Get it while stocks last. Only limited to 100 pieces. A design by Sam Cheong, featuring the ever loving giraffe. Available sizes are Small (50pcs) and Large (50pcs).
Members price: RM 15
Non-members price: RM 20
Email or call Sam to book yours today!
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Listen to the call of the wild. Our furry and feathered friends in Zoo Negara need your help.

RIKL is embarking on a project in collaboration with Zoo Negara. It starts 8th October (Saturday) and will carry on for every consecutive Saturdays till the end of October. Depending on your schedule, you have the option of signing up for ONE or ALL of the dates below.

8th - Session 1
15th - Session 2
22th - Session 3
29th - Session 4

All session is from 8.30am till 1.00pm. There is a minimum of 10 volunteers required for EACH session. Maximum volunteers for each session is up to 40. The more the merrier.

Scope of work includes the following:
1. Cleaning of the animal's living quarters
2. Helping zookeepers prepare food for the animals
3. Removing litter at designated areas
4. Polishing and cleaning all signages in the zoo; there also might be some office work
5. Assisting Zoo Negara's Information Officer in minding visiting children group, if the need arise.

WHAT TO BRING?
No equipment/tools are required. Zoo Negara will provide those. Just bring drinking water (about 1.5 to 2 litres) and a spare set of clothes to change in case you get wet/dirty (very likely :)

WHAT TO WEAR?
T-shirt (no sleeveless, no spaghetti straps, no tubes - obviously!)
Track pants or jeans - LONG. No 3-quarters even. Must be long - tutup aurat...
Covered shoes, like sneakers. No sandals/slippers.

Don't miss this chance to visit and help our beloved zoo. So, sign up by emailing me; Levin at projects@raleighinternational.org.my the following details:

*Your name
*Your age (Under 18 volunteers need to get their parents to sign a release form)
*Your hp number
*Your preferred session date(s)

Remember there're four dates to choose from. Finally, as a treat for all the kind volunteers, our friend in Zoo Negara -Miss Renee Yee (Information Officer)- will hold a talk on animal conservation at the end of Session 4 (29th Oct).

OK everybody, "Let's go to the zoo, there's lots of things to do....."

Click on below buttons for weekly flyers designed by Vig. Do pass them around.

8th October - Session One

Adrian Yeo, Kong Phui Tin, Wu Shern, Evangeline, Airene, Albert Wong, Vig, Vinee, Lena, Shiao Chin & Graham

15th October - Session Two

Sam Cheong, Lee San, Lymun Adrian Yeo, Kong Phui Tin, Albert Wong, Nisha, Nicole Chung, Jessie, Levin, Woon Chin, Woon Chee, Kai Zun, King Cheong, Yuen Khai

22nd October - Session Three

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