My Raleigh Experience

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Simply stumbled upon in the Raleigh Costa Rica Blog - Origin of the post:


My Raleigh Experience

Everyone in this room has had an impact on the experience I have had over the past 3 months so I have a few things to say about what this experience has meant to me.

I have laughed until my tummy hurts and cried a few tears too.

I have leapt around excited like a five year old and been as grumpy as an old man.

I have met people who will be in my life forever and people I am glad to have known if only for a short time.

I have stared up at the sky and felt there was nowhere in the world I’d rather be.

I have stared up at the sky and wished to god I was somewhere else!!!

I have seen proof time and time again of the enormous impact one human being can have on another.

I have witnessed honesty and bravery that has taken my breath away.

I have learnt some painful lessons that will help me to achieve more in the future.

I have watched friendships form and grow and been constantly impressed by the care and support that exists between the people in this room.

I have seen grit and determination etched on to many different faces.

I have been bowled over by the time, energy and effort that has been put into making someone smile.

I have seen people push through emotional and physical barriers to achieve things they would never have thought possible.

I have seen futures open up and endless possibilities shine through where before there was uncertainty.

I have made a difference to people and people have made a difference to me.

I have been part of something far huger than me, working with 48 other people from very different lives to achieve something that I believe to be amazing.

Every second has had an impact on me.

I have loved this time.


I have been part of something far huger than me, working with 48 other people Find out more about the Raleigh expeditions soon. Come for October monthly meeting. More details here: http://www.raleighinternational.org.my/2010/09/rock-climbing.html

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tune in to Channel R

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Good whatever-time-it-is ladies and gentlemen, thank you for tuning in to channel R.

Venturers from 10i are featured in the news!!

Joining a 5 weeks expedition, venturers got to choose either community phase or environmental phase. Upon completing one of those phases, they will go on for an adventure phase.

The venturers of 10i are:

Community Phase - Kampung Monguwou - Building Water Gravity Feed system
KOH CHOH YING,
TEOH HUN YIN

Community Phase - Kampung Bombong Tiga - Building Water Gravity Feed system
OOI YU MIN,
NG CHIUN MIN



Environmental Phase - Kudat - Metre of Rainforest Project (MORF)
KHOR HONG SHEN

( though Kudat's project was not in the news, but the amazing photos featured in raleighborneo.blogspot shows that the project site is nothing less great than others. )


For more description about their project sites, check out the link below:
Raleigh Borneo 10i Projects

Well Done and CONGRATULATIONS 10i VENTURERS !!
YOU'VE MADE A DIFFERENCE



hmm...pondering if you can be like them and have an experience of a lifetime ?!
wait no more, check out the dates of expedition and start to plan for it !!
http://www.raleighinternational.org/countries/borneo/when-can-i-go-borneo

Please email expedition@raleighinternational.org.my for inquiries about expedition.

STAY TUNE FOR MORE UPDATES FROM CHANNEL R



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Post from Yellowstone!

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Front of the postcard


Back of the postcard

Wonder who wrote from Borneo Summer 07F expedition, check this list out: http://www.raleighinternational.org.my/1998/03/list-of-malaysian-venturers.html

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ROCK CLIMBING !!

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Spider up the man-made rocks during Raleigh
KL October Monthly Meet !!

In conjunction with my fundraising activity for the upcoming Borneo Expedition, we're proud to work with Camp 5 for sponsorship cause and also,to bring out the cicak man in you at the same time!

Join us at the 1 hour taster session at Camp 5 where you will be introduced to 3 different climbing sectors.



Date : 2nd October 2010
Time : 10am - 12.30pm

Venue : Camp5 5th floor of One Utama Shopping Centre
Fees : RM50
(Inclusive of rental of shoe, harness, helmet, safety marshals & snacks)

It's also optional if you just want to attend for the meeting and not rock climbing. We welcome you too. (There will be no cost for monthly meeting, only shared transportation cost) Think no more, because this round the newly-returned Expedition Borneo 10D Venturers are going to be around to share their jungle tales! Don't you just want to hear about it? There are as fresh as daisy and you have just got to meet with them!


Meeting point 1 ( For participants who can travel straight to One Utama)
Time : 10.00am
Venue : Camp 5, 5th floor of One Utama Shopping Mall


Meeting point 2 ( For participants who need to car pool)
Time : 9.15am sharp
Venue : Kelana Jaya LRT


**Note : Volunteer drivers are needed to transport the participants to the One Utama and car petrol will be reimbursed. Late comers (after 9.15am) will not be held responsible
For Registration please log in the link below and fill up the form:-
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEV2bk5pSEowT2JNLU9FMHBVNllDNmc6MQ


** All payments shall be made to Raleigh's Account by 24th September 2010; Friday

Bank : CIMB
Account Name : PERTUBUHAN RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL KUALA LUMPUR
Account No : 1430 0006860 05 5

**Fees are not refundable.
**Confirmation of place only when full payment is made.
** Please bring along the bank-in slip on Saturday (2/10/10) for our record purpose


For more information on Camp 5, please log on to http://www.camp5.com/
Feel free to contact me at 012-7363723 or email evinnsoo@hotmail.com for further enquiries.


Think no more & Register now! =)
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEV2bk5pSEowT2JNLU9FMHBVNllDNmc6MQ






Cheers,


Evinn

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Here are more reasons why you should go for an Expedition in Sabah, Borneo!

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Reason # 1:

Pea-sized frogs found in Borneo

"Raleigh expedition country Borneo can boast another environmental credential after one of the world's tiniest frogs, barely larger than a pea, has been accidentally found on the island."



Reason # 2:

Gap year ‘more than a boost to the CV'

"One of Raleigh's participants Nicholas Oldroyd found that it was the general experience that helped him find a job when he returned to the UK. He said: "As important as they are on expedition, skills such as survival, medical and radio weren't the most important lessons that Raleigh taught me. It was actually the frame of mind, my sense of purpose and achievement and my attitude that anything is possible - that is what has really helped. Working together with people of all nationalities and knowing that your limit is always that little further in front was a great experience"."


Reason # 3:

Orangutans use mime to communicate, new footage reveals

"The recordings of rehabilitated orangutans released into a Borneo forest show the apes miming actions such as cracking open termite mounds, washing themselves and using a leaf to clean a wounded foot. 
Raleigh expedition country Borneo, as well as the island of Sumatra, are the only places in the world to see wild orangutans. The Sepilok sanctuary in Sabah, where Raleigh is based, offers gap year travellers the opportunity to see the majestic creatures up close and personal."
Why not you find out from the ex-venturers themselves if they have seen any orang utans in the wild? 

For queries on expedition, drop an email to expedition@raleighinternational.org.my

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