Raleigh KL November Monthly Meet - Bukit Kala

Tired of the urban jungle and want to venture out for the weekend? By all means, come join our monthly meet this month at Bukit Kala. Bear in mind that in a real jungle, it can be adventures but make no mistakes because its beauty can be appealing and dangerous as well. Getting lost could cost you your life. Thus, this monthly meet will include, fun, adventure but also sharing of jungle skills. We will be trekking through the forest and crossing rivers in a jungle where deers, wild boars, mountain goats, and monkeys still roam freely. Guided by an Orang Asal, he will show how to track back the path, how to start a fire, and most of all how not to get lost in the jungle. Once you trekked up to Bukit Kala, you will be rewarded by an amazing view of the KL City skyscrapers, Genting Highlands and the entire Karak Highway. So come join our monthly meet and discover for yourself the hidden secrets that KL has to offer.


Background
Location: Bukit Kala, Gombak Orang Asal Village
Challenge: Adventure and Skill
Type: Trekking & Climbing
Accessibility: Trekking 4 - 5 hours in and out
Level of terrain: 7 out of 10
Similar terrain: Bukit Tabur


Which Day?
Date: 12th November 2011


Meeting Point?
Gombak LRT Station (PUTRA LRT) 7:30am


Agenda of the day:
7:30am – Meet up at Gombak LRT station
8:00am – Depart from Gombak LRT station waiting area to Orang Asal village
8:30am – Reach Orang Asal village & start Raleigh Monthly Meet
9:00am – Form in small group and start the trekking journey
1:30pm – Come out from trek and have a rest and drink at kebun pondok
2:30pm – Depart from Orang Asal Village (Bon Vovage) to Gombak LRT station


What to Bring?
1) 1.5L Drinking Water or more
2) Hiking Shoes/ Boots / Kampung Adidas / Good Sport Shoes
3) Long pants *(recommended)
4) Day bag
5) Light Snack for yourself*
6) Towel
7) Extra clothes and slipper to change*
8) Sarung as Portable Changing room*
9) Gloves *(recommended)
10) Poncho/Umbrella* (in-case raining)
11) Mosquito Repellent
12) Cup (for hot drink)
*Optional


-Please be noted that there is no toilet and changing room at the place. “Just a small river for cleaning”.
- Any Leech? YES!


Do I need to pay?
Raleigh Member: RM 6, inclusive transport, guide and light food
Non Member: RM 10, inclusive transport, guide and light food

How do I register?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGxHamZZRGY3SjZpcGd4M1Vjb0MxeHc6MQ


Hurry up! Register now!!! to get your place confirm and avoid disappointment! Limited for 40pax only!


If you have any queries, feel free to contact us at
monthlymeet@raleighinternational.org.my

OR call us after working hours at


Aaron Tay (017-2868753)
Alex Kwok (017-6828569)
Marble (012-6137525)
CK (012-3852051)

11K Venturers have settled in!

Hi all,

I know you have not heard from me in a while. Those who have just joined us, I'm the expedition officer for this term and my name is Loo Shen Quang. Cutting to the chase, I'm here to let you know about the latest venturers have been for 2 weeks surviving in the rainforest of Borneo. After a couple months of fundraising and many sleepless nights trying to pack their things into their respective bags, they have finally made it! Some did their fundraising by working and getting sponsors, one sold mooncakes with cute little packaging on them and one even manage to sell her muffins for a substantial amount. Well done to their efforts but without further ado, let me introduce to you the newest addition to the list of venturers,

They are Ng Zhi Min,

Zhi Min is the one in pink (3rd from the left)

She is going to Kampung Alab for Alpha 1 to build a kindergarten. Yay!

And Lai Lee Keam

Lai Lee Keam is the one squatting second from the right

She will be going to her environmental phase in Danum Valley with her Alpha 3. Woot woot!

And not least Liew Chia Sin

Liew Chia Sin is squatting on the left holding a can of possibly baked beans. She will be going for a trek for 12 days and then diving for 5 days in the beautiful Long Pa'Sia. Woohoo!

If you are feeling lonely and have nothing to do, or even if you want to know how they are doing, do write to them at;

Venturers Name

Raleigh Borneo expedition 11K PO Box 14182

88848 Kota Kinabalu

Sabah, Malaysia.

Pictures are taken from raleighborneo.blogspot.com. So do check this website out if you want to see more details for yourself.

Interested to know about expedition, you can email me at;

expedition@raleighinternational.org.my

Don't be shy, you can even say hi. And don't forget to sign up for the First Aid Course. (http://www.raleighinternational.org.my/2011/10/introduction-basic-first-aid-aims-to.html)

From your friendly neighbourhood expedition officer,

Shen Quang

Basic First Aid & CPR Course by Malaysian Red Crescent (3 Days Course)

INTRODUCTION
Basic First Aid aims to give a more comprehensive coverage on the understanding and practical guidance as well as the theoretical aspects of first aid to the Volunteers and the public based on the concept of prevention .It is important that individuals know Basic First Aid and CPR to become a certified First Aide to use the knowledge in giving assistance, saving the lives of victims and disseminate the knowledge to the community.

Members of Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur will be able to benefit from this course as qualifiers from this course will be able to give first aid treatment during outings or during Introduction Weekend camps.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
It will help the community to gain access to First Aid knowledge and health care and also be knowledgeable in the workings of the human body and are able to take better care of it.

Qualifiers will also be able to identify the causes of minor illness and ways to treat them.
The course also aims to create a caring society which is willing to help fellowmen in times of needs.

COURSE STRUCTURE
Scope of First Aid - 1 hour
Structure of The Body - 1 hour
Circulatory System - 1 hour
Respiratory system - 1 hour
Asphyxia - 1 hour
Shock - 1 hour
Wounds & Bleeding - 2 hours
Fractures / Dislocation / Sport Injuries - 2 hours
Dressing & Bandages - 2 hours
Burns & Scald - 1 hour
Poisons & poisoning (industrial Accident) - 1 hour
Fainting & Unconsciousness - 1 hour
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - 3 hours
Lifting and Transportation - 2 hours

EVENT DETAILS
Date: 5, 6 & 7 November 2011 (Saturday, Sunday & Monday*)
*Monday is a public holiday
Time: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: 35b, Jalan Tun Abdul Aziz Bandar Kajang (Air-conditioned Tuition Centre)

Fees:
Early Bird (9 - 18 October 2011)
Members: RM150
Non-members: RM170

Normal Period (19 - 31 October 2011)
Members: RM160
Non-members: RM180

**Market price is around RM250 per person

Medium of Instruction: English

1st Day: 10 hours
2nd Day: 10 hours
3rd Day (examination Day): 6 hours

*Upon completion of the course, participants will be awarded a certificate which will be valid for 3 years.

*Fees include a First Aid Handbook, Triangular Bandage, Qualified First Aider Certificate (Upon completion and passing of exam) and 3 meals of lunch.

Fellow participants who opt for the provided accommodation will be staying in our very own Raleigh member’s new house. The house is located just 10 minutes away from the Kajang KTM station and near to the venue of the first aid course.

Itinerary:
8:00am - Meet up at KTM station. Registration.
8:30am - Depart from KTM station to training location
9:00am - Class start
12:30pm - Lunch (meal is provided)
01:30pm - Continue the class
06:00pm - Class finish, free and easy (please note that dinner is not provided for those who opt to stay at the provided accommodation)

How do I register?
Step 1: Register yourself at https://docs.google.com/a/raleighinternational.org.my/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGtYeEV5NzExVmJBLTQxM21xMHA3QXc6MQ&ndplr=1#gid=0

Step 2: To secure your seat, please bank in the full payment to our CIMB account within a week from registration.

Step 3: Take a photo of your bank in slip and email to monthlymeet@raleighinternational.org.my

Step 4: You will receive a confirmation email and details of what to bring on the day.

Please kindly bank in the full payment to:
Beneficiary Name: Pertubuhan Raleigh International Kuala Lumpu
Name of Beneficiary Bank: CIMB Bank Berhad
Account Number: 1430-0006860-05-5

Registration Deadline: 31 October 2011

If you have any queries, feel free to contact us at: monthlymeet@raleighinternational.org.my

OR call us after working hours at

017-2303711 Lee Hwei Huih
012-9768519 June
012-6137525 Marble
012-3852051 CK

IW Dec 2011 is BACK!!!! Staff Registration

Ladies and Gents !! Listen Up !! The long awaited IW DEC 2011 is here once again !!!



Previously we had a great GREAAAT time....


But then...was it enough ?? No way!!! This round we are going to make it even more happening !!!


Now officially recruiting staff for the upcoming IW.


For those who have been supporting us, welcome back !!!


Nevertheless, for those who missed the chance or those who attended IW but ain't got enough;


Well, what are you waiting for? THIS IS IT!


It will be my great honour to have YOU in the forthcoming IW.


Dates: 16th - 18th DEC 2011


** Positions to be filled up:



1. Coordinators (8 Positions)

-To be the daddy and mummy of the participants during the IW and PIWP**

-Only open to ex-venturers only.


2. Camp Chief +Assistant (2 Positions)

- In charge of the whole camp site which include water supplies, decent meals and not

forgetting the safety of both participants and staffs.

- Need a few recces to survey the place to ensure everything falls according to plan.


3. Logistics Team (5 Positions)

- In charge of transportation of equipments, participants and staffs during IW and

- Need at least 2 recces to survey the camp/game sites.

- To coordinate a cleaning session (of equipments) some time after IW


"All Logistics Team Members will be able to experience the Facilitator Role"


4. Medic Team (3 Positions)
- Responsible for all participants and staff medical issue during IW.

- Must have related background knowledge.


5. Game Facilitators+Camp (15 Positions)

- To facilitate and adjudicate the assigned games + briefing and debriefing

- To make sure that the game site and equipments are safe to be used

- Offering help to Camp Chief when needed.

- Have to attend one of the training/briefing sessions


"All Camp Staff will be able to experience the Facilitator Role"


6. Friday team (5 Positions)
- For those who can't make it for IW, you still can help us on Friday's receptions.

- Managing the participants and also to help out spreading the work load.


7. Sunday team (5 Positions)
- For those who can't make it for IW, you still can help us on Sunday's home coming.
- Getting the key and setting up the room at RMC
- More details will be shared soon.


Please take note that a minimal contribution fee of RM10*` will be collected from all staff on the 16th of DEC 2011 during registration at RMC.


** Please fill up this form with the post that you are interested at the link below

http://goo.gl/ves1p


Please do not hesitate to contact me should there be any queries.

A chance for you to meet more new friends, try out new roles, acquire new skills and most importantly to have an AWESOME time!!

So waste no time and register NOW as staff intake will be based on a first come first serve basis.


Click the link now because I want to see YOU in the coming IW !


Also, find it on Facebook at the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=245050558878412

Bravo! You managed to squeeze through the cracks!

October Monthly Meet was a very highly anticipated monthly meet with more than 50 attendances because this time we were exploring the Dark Cave of Batu Caves. The seats were taken up within a week and many more people were positioned at the waiting list for this adventurous trip. We would like to assure those in waiting list who could not make it in the 50 Raleigh will make another one in the future. Please keep updated yea!

The temple was very crowded on last Saturday early morning because of the Navratri (9 nights) festival where Hindus worship different forms of Mother Durga Devi. That was why we attracted many eyes from the praying crowds and also the tourists when we were having our regular monthly meet beside the pond along the pedestrian road at Batu Caves.

Attracted even more attentions when we did some warm ups with some Indian dance. =)

We had some updates from our fresh venturers from Sabah, too!

Cynthia sharing her experiences from the expedition

Not long after the monthly meet, we split the group into two smaller groups and proceeded to the Dark Cave for briefing from the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) who managed the Dark Cave.

Walking up the steep staircase

Briefing about the history of Batu Caves, the importance of the cave ecosystem and the flora and fauna in the cave

Everyone was given a safety helmet

 

Briefing about the routes of the Dark Cave trip

The Dark Cave was literally dark that we really had to use our head torch soon after we entered the passage. The guide had to shine on the insects which she/he wanted to show us. We saw lots of small creatures in the cave and were told that the cave ecosystem was sustained by the presence of bats because their guano (droppings) is the primary source of food chain in the cave. Snails and cockroaches are consumers of the guano. I can still remember millions of cockroaches in the cave (Eww!!) and also the long-legged millipede and cave spider that can’t build pretty webs.

Snails consuming guano

We also got to see different interesting cave formations.

And finally we were introduced to the nightmare - the tiny tunnels to crawl through like a caterpillar. Caving in the Dark Cave is applicable to our lives. At the starting point, it was not that bad, the tunnel was still easy to crawl. Also, due to our enthusiasm with the activity, we were positive about it in the beginning. Towards the middle, the tunnel got smaller and smaller. It became very mentally challenging when we thought it was impossible, that we could not accomplish it. But with encouragements from others, combined with the external pressures (people from behind was waiting for you to pass) and strong self determination, we managed to pass through every tiny holes which we thought we could not pass. And when we saw the first sunlight shone into the cave, the sense of accomplishment was astounding!

 

We ended the activity with a smelly and muddy body but with lots of great memory from the dark cave and a lot more knowledge about cave ecosystem.