AGM-ed!

Greetings from Raleigh KL committee 09/10

Raleigh KL held it's annual general meeting (AGM) in PD last weekend. The past committee of 2008/2009 reported the society's accomplishments within their respective office for the previous term, as well as their personal thoughts and hopes.

A new committee for 2009/2010 was elected. Here's a short profile of the committee members with the expedition they joined or the Raleigh KL projects they had served in leadership capacity:

President - Vincent Tan Eng Seong
Sabah Autumn07
Secretary 1 - Farm Woon Chin
Sabah 08H
Secretary 2 / Membership Officer - Tam Kar Lye
Sabah 07F
Treasurer - Leong Chen Kang (CK)
Sabah 07F
Expedition Officer - Yang Su Lan
Sabah 09E (2 July 09 - 7 Sept 09)
Introduction Weekend Officer - Dennis Gan Chye Sheng
Sabah 08H
PR Officer - Chong Poh-E
Sabah 09B
PR Officer 2 - Ng Hui Mei
Sabah 08H
Logistics Officer - Woo Shi Wei
IWOct08 Camp Chief and Logs team in past few IWs
Fundraising Officer - Christal Loh Pei-Shan
PR Officer 07/08, PR Officer 2 08/09, RIMM08 observer
Projects Officer - Koong Hui Yein
Sabah 09E (2 July 09 - 7 Sept 09)
Skills Officer - Yap Lu Yi
Sabah Spring 08


Thank you for your service and commitment Committee 08/09. You will hear from us soon again!

For 2009/10 AGM Minutes, please click here.

Cheers,

Raleigh KL Committee 2009/2010

Adventures of Drake the Teddy II

Teddy is in AUSTRALIA!!
Drake the teddy has landed in Sydney,
Seen here with Sydney Habour Bridge
Sydney Opera HouseThe Babysitter & Drake the Teddy

Trailing my back all the wayDrake had Pancakes! On the Rocks!!

Stay tuned for where next in Drake the Teddy's Adventures.

Membership

Raleigh KL is a community of like-minded people interested in adventure, community, environmental, youth and outdoor activities. It is open to members and non-members alike.

Nevertheless, membership has its privileges. Members receive preferential rates for our activities, as well as special discounts and opportunities at our sponsors and affiliates. Click here for a list of our affiliates.

Potential venturers who apply to join as members of the Raleigh KL support group are entitled to lower expedition fees. The lower fees apply as host country venturers as well as participants for international expeditions.

Members are also entitled to vote during elections at Raleigh KL's Extraordinary and Annual General Meetings. As Raleigh KL is a non-governmental organisation made up of volunteers, the proceeds of membership fees help to cover the basic expenses of running the organisation.

To join as a member, click here for our e-membership form.
First year membership is RM30 inclusive of Raleigh KL membership card. Subsequent renewal is RM20 annually. Lifetime memberships are RM200. Shirts can be purchased separately.

Please email secretary2@raleighinternational.org.my if you haven't receive confirmation of your membership within 2 weeks.

Adventures of Drake the Teddy I

All packed.

& Ready to Fly.

to where? stay tuned.

Raleigh KL - AGM 09/10

Dear Raleigh-ians !!!!

Raleigh KL AGM 09/10

Yes, this year, we will hold our AGM @ Port Dickson !!!!!

Date: 27 & 28 June 2009
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Venue: KM17 (Batu 10) of Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson
- we'll be staying in a 5 bed-ed-room bungalow *click here to view the place*

Things to bring: sleeping bag, beach/swim wear, sarongs, mess tin & utensils, cash & yourself !!!
Activities: AGM & follow with a fantastic BBQ dinner & games @ the beach !!!!
Transportation: car pool from KL Central to Port Dickson


Drivers/passengers: please email to Jeslie or Liza, indicate in your email during registration.

PACKAGE A:
27 & 28 June 2009
Member: RM 50
Non-member: RM 70
* inclusive of:
- Saturday BBQ dinner
- Sunday Breakfast
- accommodation
- transportation


PACKAGE B:
27 June 2009
Member: RM 30
Non-member: RM 50
* inclusive of:
- Saturday BBQ dinner
- transportation

Payment method: Please pass the cash deposit of RM50 to Liza/Jeslie/Christal or BANK-IN before 23 June 2009 (Tuesday)

Pertubuhan Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur
RHB Bank - KLCC
Account No: 2141-3800-0265-36
(please bring the bank-in slip to AGM for verification)

The AGM will be held on June 27, 2009 (Saturday).

At 3.15pm there will be a booth for the registration of members for the 2009/2010 term.
Raleigh membership Fee:
NEW Membership: RM50
(inclusive of a limited edition Raleigh Classic Logo Polo T-shirt)
RENEWAL Membership: RM 20

Other attractions with Raleigh KL membership:
Special Discounts with Lafuma & special rates on Raleigh activities all year round !!!!


TO REGISTER (kindly copy paste the below):
and email to jeslie_zheng88@hotmail.com or haszalizayacob@yahoo.com

Full Name:
IC Number:
Contact Number:
Transport: Driver/Passenger
- If driving: to include your car plate number, model & colour
Package: A or B
DO you plan to register NEW/RENEW your membership: yes or no


that's all for now !!!!
*if you need further info, kindly email or contact the registration girls*

Jeslie 012-916 1088

jeslie_zheng88@hotmail.com

Haszaliza 012-399 8729

haszalizayacob@yahoo.com

regards,
Christal Loh
PR Officer 2
Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur
m: +60 16 411 5335
e: pr2@raleighinternational.org.my
w: www.raleighinternational.org.my
b: http://raleighkl.blogspot.com/

Invitation to Participate in the AsiaWorks 11th Sponsored Basic Training (MSB11)

Deadline: 30th of June 2009

The AsiaWorks Sponsored Basic Training is one of many educational and experiential courses conducted by AsiaWorks Training Sdn Bhd. It is a 40-hour workshop that provides an opportunity for participants to gain self-awareness and an understanding of their true potential, minus the self-limiting beliefs they grew up with. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience a shift in their ability to relate to others and themselves.

In line with this principle of being in service to our community, AsiaWorks is now offering a Sponsored Basic Training, at no cost, to full-time employees and volunteers of charitable and non-profit organisations.

Places are filled on a first come first served basis. Your registration must be accompanied with a letter from your organisation certifying that you are a full-time/regular volunteer.

The duration of this workshop is for three (3) days, beginning 7 August to 9 August 2009 at AsiaWorks Training Centre, Petaling Jaya.

We encourage you to participate in this Training. It is an excellent opportunity to meet friends who share the same cause in life.. to be in service to others and to live to make a difference in this world. By participating in this workshop as a group, you will definitely make a greater impact in your work and relationships, for the positive development of our community and the world at large.

For more information, please contact Hani Layali at AsiaWorks at 03-7956 9417 or 019-316 6442.


Raleigh KL members wishing to apply for participation in this Training can write to info@raleighinternational.org.my to request for a letter certifying your involvement with Raleigh KL.

Borneo Summer 09E Projects

Very interesting projects lined up for Summer 09E Venturers and Staff.

Community:

Water gravity feed system at Kampung Pinapak

Construction of kindergarten at Kampung Mapan Mapan

Environment:

Sepilok - Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BRAND NEW PROJECT SITE!!)

[Image source: http://sunbears.wildlifedirect.org/2009/03/19/endangered-bornean-sun-bear-cubs-make-public-debut-at-san-diego-zoo/]

Look up more information on Sun Bear here: http://sunbears.wildlifedirect.org/

Imbak Canyon

Adventure:

Trekking in Long Pasia and Diving in Mamutik

For more details of the projects (origins, benefits to the community and etc), please log on to:

http://raleighborneo.blogspot.com/2009/06/summer-09-projects-offer-plenty-of.html

My Raleigh experience - Amy Roberton - venturer Borneo Jan-Apr 2009

Raleigh KL: Repost with permission from Amy Roberton

Before joining my expedition with Raleigh I had dropped out of university and was working in a restaurant. At 24 I had experienced periods of depression, was frustrated with my lack of skills, didn’t particularly like my job and knew I wasn’t reaching my full potential.

I had always wanted to volunteer abroad with a charity but all the volunteer agencies I found seemed to require a degree or professional qualification, or were profit making companies. When I found Raleigh I rang them up immediately to sign up to an expedition! Raleigh attracted me primarily because of the focus on personal development skills such as leadership, teamwork and increased confidence that could be gained from such an experience, combined with the worthwhile work in developing countries.

When I rang the staff at Raleigh with my questions about the expedition my main worry was my age. I would be 24 at the time of leaving for expedition and would celebrate my 25th birthday whilst in Borneo. The person I spoke to assured me that although I would be one of the oldest venturers that there would be a broad mix of people from different backgrounds and that my age and maturity would add to mine and everyone else’s experience on expedition.

I celebrated my 25th birthday on the day I found out where I was going for my first phase. It was truly the best birthday I have ever had. Everyone on the expedition wished me happy birthday and I felt so lucky to be with such an amazing group of people and knew on that day that deciding to go away with Raleigh was the best thing I had ever done.

My first phase was the environmental project which was amazing. The project site was in a conservation area in the middle of the jungle and our home was a camp that the BBC built to film the series ‘Expedition Borneo’. We were working and living alongside a group of rangers building a staircase to enable scientists easier access to study this precious area and keep it protected from destruction. The work was tiring and very hot and sweaty but the group had lots of fun while doing it, and we were lucky enough to have a shower under a beautiful waterfall at the end of a hard days work! Without television or even electricity we made our own entertainment, playing games, looking at the wildlife, learning Malaysian and the rangers taught us how to play their favourite card games.

The first phase showed me that being a little bit older than the other venturers didn’t matter whilst on expedition. Everyone who is taking part in a Raleigh expedition has come to meet new people that they wouldn’t normally meet and take part in new activities that they wouldn’t normally do. My age and life experience added to the group dynamic and I have made friendships with lots of younger people that otherwise I wouldn’t have met and I have also made good friends with some of the volunteer managers and Malaysian venturers who were around my age.

One of the best moments on expedition was completing a gravity water feed system on the community project and seeing the water flow for the first time when we turned on the tap. The community we were working with were so happy to see water returned to their village and it was a great feeling knowing that this project would not have been completed had it not been for Raleigh’s presence in Borneo.

The most challenging time on expedition was during the first week of the trek when it rained everyday and we were always wet! There were moments when everyone felt like they didn’t want to be in the jungle anymore and it was hard to keep smiling when we were cold and exhausted. We were all in the same boat and helped each other through the rain, and learning to live and trek in these harsh conditions whilst still enjoying myself has showed me that anything is possible.

Going away with Raleigh has taught me that I am a very caring, empathetic, hardworking and strong person and I discovered that I have very good communication skills and can form friendships with pretty much anyone. One of the most surprising things that I learnt was that I was a really good team leader which I would never have said was one of my skills. Being with a variety of people also taught me that different groups of individuals can live and work together happily as a team. Showing that age, nationality or personal circumstances really don’t affect this. If anything it is much better to have a diverse group as we all have different skills and strengths to share with each other.

My future plans have definitely been shaped by my experience with Raleigh. Before my expedition I was working in a job that I didn’t enjoy but didn’t really know what I wanted to do and didn’t know how I could progress. After discovering where my skills lie I am looking forward to a future working in the charity sector with other young people to help them progress and achieve their full potential. I am also planning to return to Borneo again next year with Raleigh as a volunteer manager.

Overall my expedition with Raleigh has definitely been the best thing I have ever done. My experience has and will affect my life positively for years to come. I have gained confidence, seen and done amazing things, formed lasting friendships and great memories that I will keep for life.

We all have an expedition within us. Find yours at http://www.raleighinternational.org

Raleigh KL: Register for an expedition NOW! Spaces are still available (limited though) for upcoming Summer and Autumn Borneo expedition!

IW June09 Group Photo, featuring Drake the Raleigh Bear!

Shu Woan's third phase In Expedition 09B - Part 3 of 3

“Rozi won’t be joining us here in Kg. Rugading. He has quit the expedition.” Fi broke the news to me.

I wasn’t upset at all. I only felt that it was his lost, he was one phase away from finishing. One phase away from being called a ‘venturer’.

Kg. Rugading is a deserted village. All the villagers that once reside here have migrated to the nearby Kg. Kinapulidan. Leaving their homes and their land behind. All because there is no water supply in Kg. Rugading. It has been 3 years. Nothing was done. There are only wooden houses yang hampir roboh and cows wondering around the village. And us living in a house that has an awesome view of Mount Kinabalu. Being the last phase, we had to complete whatever was left to do in the Gravity Water Feed System. Which include finishing the wall of the dam, laying out the pipes and water storage tanks, connecting the pipes and attaching taps. Generally easier than what I did in Batu Puteh.

Being the only HCV (host country venturer) around, and no other locals to interact with, I did not have problem ‘balancing my time’ between different groups of people. I did so much with this group that I’ve not done with my previous groups. Mafia after dinner. Mozzie net chats. Bedtime stories. Hide and seek in the dark. I was a carefree venturer.

In an earlier one-to-one session with Fi, I told her that I wanted to be ‘mentally challenged’ this phase. I wanted to feel that I could ‘rise to the occasion and overcome any obstacle’. How innocent of me. This challenge came gradually, before I realise, I was overwhelmed.

It all began with translating between Uncle Jamirin (the person in charge there) and the PMs after working hours (while everyone else were doing poi, abs session, writing in their diaries...). Then day leaders would ask me what were we to do for the day. What tools do we need to bring along? How many people would we need for a certain job? Is the ground leveled enough? Are the poles a bit too high? I have no freaking idea! I felt like I was the Phase Leader. It got to a stage where I was so pressured I just cried in my mozzie net. Most of the time, I carried on translating or answering just so that the job will get done. A few days towards the end I begin telling people that I am only a venturer, stop throwing me with questions I cannot answer. Things became better.

On the day of the opening ceremony of the Gravity Water Feed System, quite a few journalists turned up. I have no clue which newspaper were they from. Most All of them were only interested in getting interviews from my non-Malaysian group members. But some were so shy to even ask for their names that they enlisted my help to get their details. When the news came out the next day, almost everyone’s name was mentioned in at least one newspaper. Except mine. Celaka betul! Geramnya...

Shu Woan

Editor's Note: If you had missed out on Phase 1, read on here for Phase 2, read on here. Want to experience the amazing experience Shu Woan had in Borneo? Expedition Summer09 July is still open. Contact Expedition Officer now!

dong dong Gunung Stong sTong !!!

This is a fund raising effort by Hui Yein for her Raleigh Borneo Summer Expedition 09.
what is EXPEDITION? http://www.raleighinternational.org/

Longing for an escapade ?? Far from city! Get some fresh air! Be amazed by mother nature!
Then, the chance is here!

A hike to Gunung Stong at Kelantan will definitely take your breath away as it have the surprise-elements waiting for you to explore!!
-claimed, the TALLEST WATERFALL in south east Asia
-Great sunrise scenery as it is at the east coast region
-cooling sensation (as you know how hot KL has always been)
-not to forget, the dense forest that will just sooth your eyes and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul
-and many many more waiting to be explored
-it is also the time for you to challenge yourself

Below is the rough itinerary for the trip, it is still subject to changes

18 June 2009
- 8:30 p.m. >night train depart from KL sentral to Dabong

19 June 2009
- 7:47 p. m. >reach Dabong
- 8:00-9:00 a.m. >breakfast
- 10.00 a.m. > start hiking to base camp (Baha Camp)
- 1p.m. > unload stuff at Baha Camp, rest and lunch
- 2 p.m. > hike up to Gunung Stong
- 5 p.m. > reach peak, rest and take picture then hike down to Baha camp
- 9 p.m. > rest and dinner

20 June 2009
- 5 a.m. > watch sunrise
- 6 a.m. > breakfast
- 8 a.m. >trek to waterfall
- 10 a.m. >reach waterfall, maybe some light picnic there
- 12 p.m. >back to base camp, lunch
- 2 p.m. > pack
- 3 p.m. > hike down to Dabong
- 9 p.m. >night train depart from Dabong to KL sentral

21 June 2009
- 7:45 a.m. > reach KL

price is RM 250-280, notice will be out once final price is set. Look out for the event wall or notice for confirmation of price from time to time.
the fee include 1lunch/1dinner/1breakfast, fee for the ranger, park fee, train ticket (to & fro ) . Other expenses have to be borne by yourself.

Email huiyein@gmail.com for registration or inquiries.
Further details should be sent to you once participation is confirmed.

dumbo trip to Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary on 13 June 2009

Day Trip to Kuala Gandah (Pahang) Elephant Sanctuary!!

get some EleFun !! bring your friends along !!




This is a Fund Raising effort for Hui Yein Borneo Summer Expedition 2009
What is EXPEDITION?? http://www.raleighinternational.org/


Date: 13 June 2009 (Saturday)
8.30 a.m. - assemble at the front of Hotel Vistana (accessible by LRT, stopping at Titiwangsa station)(going by bus)

9.00 a.m. - DEPARTURE (note that we must be punctual as there are only limited passes for visitors to play with the elephants - 100 passes per day)

11.30 a.m. - Arrival - registration - lunch

1.00 p.m. - Documentary film at Registration office

2 - 4 p.m. - EleFUN time (leave some donations for the sanctuary as they are desperate in need for funds and resources)

4.30 p.m. - back to K.L.
( Time line is subject to change )


Early bird registration fee before 4 June 2009 : RM 60.00
Registration fee from 5 June onwards : RM 65.00

Registration Deadline: 9 June 2009
Fast! Places are limited.


Fees should be banked in to Raleigh's account at RHB bank
Account number:
PERTUBUHAN RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL KUALA LUMPUR 21413 8000 26536

Bank slip must be kept and presented to Hui Yein on the day of the trip. Once fee is paid, contact Hui Yein for confirmation.
Contact: huiyein@gmail.com / 012 – 686 3457 for registration and inquiries.


Come and have fun with elephants!! Bring your friends! Make it an unforgettable trip!
Your understanding about the elephants is vital for their survivor!!
This is a Fund Raising effort for Hui Yein Borneo Summer Expedition 2009
What is EXPEDITION?? http://www.raleighinternational.org/

Countdown to Introduction Weekend June09

Raleigh KL: Special thanks to Zhen Cui, Zen for the poster design!

Have you registered?
You can find the registration form here:
http://raleighkl.blogspot.com/2009/04/raleigh-kl-introduction-weekend.html

Raleigh IW in Media:

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From: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/10/education/3834247&sec=education

Camping trip

RALEIGH International Kuala Lumpur will be organising an Introduction Weekend from June 5-7.

The camping trip will expose participants to different skills and activities similar to an actual expedition. Closing date for registration is May 27.

For more information, e-mail iwjune09@raleighinternational.org.my, or call Woon Chin (012-661 4978) or Jeslie (012-9161 088).

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