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Introduction Weekend Nov 13

Do you have a dream of embarking on a remarkable journey that you'll never forget?

Yet, would you give up the comforts of your home in pursuit of that crazy dream? 

Raleigh KL's Introduction Weekend is the opportunity for you to GET OUT THERE!

While giving participants a taste of life in the great outdoors, we also provide you with the opportunity of getting out of your comfort zone, guiding self-discovery in participants.

Want to know more about Raleigh first? Cease your worrying because our Introduction Weekend is designed to be the best way to start your Raleigh Journey!

[PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION]

Follow the link below and fill in the form to participate in our weekend of fun-filled action! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X_d36wMGz_jTGgpjxGobLSuf4_s2YmSRpd0aSCMLgd0/viewform

Introduction Weekend details as below:

Date: 29-1Dec (Sat-Sun)

Meeting Point: Rakan Muda Clubhouse, Kuala Lumpur

Registration deadline: 17th Nov

Early Bird Price: RM65 before 31st Oct

Normal Price:RM80 after 31st OCT

Email: iw.secretatriat@raleighinternational.org.my for more info

IW Nov 13 - Now Open for Staff Registration!

Dear Raleigh KL friends & supporters,

The upcoming Introduction Weekend will be held from 29 November - 1 December 2013.

We are now opening staff registration!

Please click this link to sign up your details : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lHVGQO2qRhzArVxxDLf66QAXYtlct0vkWjgbqO0SptE/viewform

Introduction Weekend is not just a platform for young people to learn more about themselves and about Raleigh expeditions. We also believe that IW is a great platform for all Raleigh members to learn and grow. No matter if you are an ex-venturer, ex-project manager, ex-president, ex-RIC crocodile, monthly meet veteran or just fresh off IW in May, there are many areas of skills to pick up in IW and we believe that there is always an opportunity for everyone for continuing development. 

Aside from that, perhaps all you really need, is a weekend off in the jungle, with a bunch of enthusiastic folks to tag along with.

But ultimately, Raleigh KL is a fully voluntary organisation. We have prided ourselves to have consistently delivered IW through the years to provide this opportunity for young people to start their Raleigh journey. We are an organisation OF volunteers FOR volunteers, and I believe this passion and enthusiasm is precisely the magic ingredients that form the Raleigh spirit. 

Hence, no matter your motivations or reasons, I would like to call on you again to revisit this spirit and join us by volunteering your time as staff this upcoming IW.

Staff roles and descriptions:

Note that some roles can be doubled up during IW, so you can sign up for more than one role

Coordinators

Must be ex-venturers. You will be attached to a participant team, and be with them through their whole IW journey. There is a lot of facilitation and leadership involved in this role, and you will act as a mentor to your team. Challenging but highly rewarding.

Medic

Must have training or certification in first aid or similar courses. I don't think further explanation is needed on how essential this role is for security and emergency. You are a rare breed. We need you.

PR & Registration

Handling of enquiries and processing participant's application. You will also be needed on Friday evening to register participant's arrival. You will be the backbone of IW even before IW starts. Great for those who would like to help but unable to attend IW itself.

Friday set up team

If you are available on this Friday, we would GREATLY appreciate your help. You will go to the IW site in advance and start the set up of the campsite. 

Trailblazer

Responsible for ensuring clear paths on the trekking trail, and also safe return of everyone from the trek. 

Facilitation + Logistics + Camp duties = Minions

The core working team of IW. We have received feedback from previous IWs that most staff enjoy a variety of duties. This is also a great way for everyone to have a go at facilitating game sessions. Hence we have decided to combine these three teams and everybody will get to rotate between different duties. 

Sunday support team at RMC

If you are unable to attend the full IW, but can spare some time on Sunday afternoon, we will appreciate some hands in getting RMC ready for the return of the whole IW crew for the closing. 

SIGN UP HERE NOW:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lHVGQO2qRhzArVxxDLf66QAXYtlct0vkWjgbqO0SptE/viewform

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Staff Facilitation Training

Date: 16th November 2013 (Saturday)

Time: 9am - 6pm

Venue : TBC

I will be conducting this training using experiences I have gained as an Outward Bound Instructor and group facilitator. The goal of this training is to increase the level of facilitation competency within IW staff as a whole. We are creating more opportunities to facilitate for all staff, and we want you to be prepared for it. Facilitation is also a great skill to have that can be applied in areas outside IW such as school, workplace, project work, etc. 

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If you have any enquiries, feel free to contact:

1. Zhi Min - IW Nov13 Chief Organizer at secretary2@raleighinternational.org.my

2. Pei Ting - IW Officer at introweek@raleighinternational.org.my

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If you are unable to join us this IW, do support us by spreading the word about IW and about Raleigh KL. Feel free to share our posts on the website and Facebook. We want to get more people to Get Out There!

THANK YOU all. I look forward to see you!

Post-Monthly Activity Report: August 2013 - Waterfall Clean-up at Templer's Park

“It’s 7.30am already? Doesn’t look like it..”

Not in this sort of weather.

With the sky filled a bland, gloomy grey, we contemplated the dangers that would arise in Sungai Pisang if the rain continued to pour. And we knew through experience that it was not a risk worth taking. But then we remembered an alternative.

Templer’s Park was only a 20 minute drive away from our meeting point in Gombak, and with the absence of large rivers it would be a safer place for us to carry out our mission. Oh yes, this month we set out to do our part in keeping our country clean. 

Weirdly, the moment we arrived at Templer's Park, the weather turned absolutely brilliant. No matter, we wasted no time and started eliminating the blemishes that ruined mother nature's complexion. Styrofoam cups, fast food packaging, plastic bottles - you name it, boy did tourism mess the place up!

"I missed a tin can on the opposite bank? Rubbish."said En De. He laughed alone.

And that was BEFORE we started trekking. Unbelievable.

Soon we realized that we underestimated the amount of rubbish by a long shot, and thankfully old-timer Razak took the initiative to restock our fast depleting supply of rubbish bags.

If you look closely in the background, you will notice a tree that looks terrifyingly similar to a human being.

Still occupied with the goal of cleaning up the place, we reached the glorious waterfall at the end of the trek. It was hard to believe that it was an hour's trek when it felt more like 10 minutes. For those of us who have not been to a waterfall, it was time to get our feet wet (pun intended).

Invisible man brought his children along. They weren't very photogenic.

5 boxes of chocolates went missing that day. They were never recovered.

With all the rubbish collected, a shower only seemed appropriate.

At the end of the day, we were stunned not only by the amount of rubbish collected, but also by the amount of irresponsible people out there. We are blessed with a remarkably beautiful country that citizens elsewhere dream of. Yet, there are so many Malaysians out there who take this for granted, belittling or even ignoring the effects of the rubbish they so instinctively leave behind.

We might have won the battle today, but we haven't yet won the war.

What we are doing here goes beyond the bags of rubbish we amassed.

We are sending a message, showing you a glimpse of the destructive power of man (if you haven't already know), and urging you to do your role as an earthling in keeping the environment clean for future generations.

And you don't even have to go out and gather your own bag of rubbish. 

Just don't leave any behind.

Coming up: Trekking at Pisang Falls (17th August 2013, Saturday)

Sungai Pisang (Banana River), a tranquil river trail that leads to a powerful waterfall with a 20-meter drop. It is a genuinely beautiful place, but over the years irresponsible visitors have polluted the environment with tons of rubbish. This is where you come in.

If you love the sight of birds and trees in the morning, and not polystyrene cups wedged between rocks, join us this August as we trek through/ clean up Pisang Falls, and preserve the natural beauty that made it special.

Date: 17th of August 2013 
Location: Sungai Pisang; GPS Coordinates:https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=3.3068497887510033%2C101.73464298248291
Meeting Point: Gombak LRT Station: https://maps.google.com.my/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=203705046576880570260.00049f4ed6f51405234c5

Agenda
0700 - Registration
0730 - Leave Gombak LRT Station for Sungai Pisang
0830 - Arrive at Sungai Pisang/ Begin Trek
1000 - Arrive at Pisang Falls + Monthly Update + Refreshments + Clean up
1100 - Begin Return Trek to Entrance
1230 - Leave Sungai Pisang for Gombak LRT Station
1330 - Arrive at Gombak LRT Station/ Farewell

Registration
Register yourself through our online form below and proceed with banking-in the payment fees to confirm your registration. Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dczhVf79bM2f1uIpf-PQJ3bW8BtoxY5h1-fnIAwrviI

Fees:
Members: RM10
Non-members: RM20
*Fees cover transport to and fro Sungai Pisang and light refreshments.

Payment Method:
Name of Beneficiary bank: CIMB Bank Berhad
Account name: Pertubuhan Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur
Account number: 1430-0006860-05-5

Once fees are banked-in just take a snapshot of the bank-in slip and email it to monthlymeet@raleighinternational.org.my. We will then send you a confirmation note.

Suggested Attire:
1. Comfortable clothes to get wet in
2. Hiking shoes/Kampung Adidas/Sandals with Straps

Things To Bring! (*A MUST!)
- Change of clothes*
- Towel + Plastic Bags for Wet Clothes*
- Large bottle of water*
- Mess tin (or any food containers)*
- Personal medication/ medic kit - Light snacks

Note: Remember to waterproof your things. You will definitely get wet on this trip.

For any further inquiries, feel free to contact us through:
Liow En De (012-6218301)

Post-Monthly Meet Report: July 2013 - Caving at Batu Maloi Cave

Here, just a drizzle of water to cool you down.

"Remember to waterproof your things, you will definitely get wet during this trip" was the last sentence that was written on the event notice.

Well, this turned out to be true.

We were at Batu Maloi Cave, Negeri Sembilan, squeezing through pin holes they call passageways while attempting to stay dry, for the first few minutes anyways. We were on a constant battle against friction, or rather the lack of it, but as we went along we found a groove and maneuvered through the rifts with ease (pun intended). 

Our guide Mr Nazri (4th from left) giving us tips on staying dry. They didn't work.

Just out of shot are his buddies using the stairs.

We encountered what seemed to be dead ends, only to discover that there are hidden paths among the boulders. It is like being in Batman's cave during a flood, only this time it looks more mysterious. Certain parts of the tunnel were shrouded in a somber mist, exuding a sense of uncertainty as we crawl towards dark abysses.

Honey, I found the remote control!

Shimmering sunlight pokes through the gaps occasionally, giving everything it can to dry our soaked outfits. However, the scenery would change from lush greenery to total darkness in a matter of minutes, making up for a thrilling journey, or shall I say chilling, as the water from the underground river was arctic cold. Despite all that, we would still get neck-deep into the river in order to carry on.

High and dry. Momentarily.

At the end of the day, I bet everyone felt a bit more like Indiana Jones, or Tarzan in fact. Dwelling in caves and threading through rivers may be tiring and uncomfortable from time to time, but so is being on a treadmill or an exercise bicycle. So if you ask me, I would take caving over that any day.

Hi all,

Pop quiz - Do you know the 4 challenges of Raleigh?

If you do, a gold star for you!

The 1st challenge of Raleigh is to attend Introduction Weekend. This weekend is an opportunity for newcomers to experience a snapshot of what is it like to be on a Raleigh expedition. This is also an avenue for young people to learn more about Raleigh KL as an organisation and the platforms available for young people such as yourself for personal development. 

We are pleased to announce the two following dates for Introduction Weekend for year 2013/2014 :

1. 29 Nov - 1 Dec 2013

2. 28 - 30 March 2014

Participants

For those planning to join a Raleigh expedition and have yet to attend an IW, do note down these dates and anchor down some long term plans. Feel free to also spread the word about Raleigh KL and IW and get your friends out there too!

More details about the specific IW will be furnished closer to these dates.

Staff

As for the rest of Raleigh KL members, regulars and old-timers, do block off these dates if you are interested to join IW as a staff member. Serving as IW staff is a step further along the journey of personal development with Raleigh KL. There are various positions within the staff team that require different skill sets, such as logistics coordination, facilitation, f&b servicing and first aid. We welcome anyone interested to be a staff member in any of these IWs to drop us a note. 

We will also like to encourage potential individuals out there to take on prominent leadership positions within the team. Those who take on leadership roles will get the chance to work closely with the committee in organising an IW from start to finish by helming specific responsibilities, and will get to lead a small team of their own to deliver these outcomes. This is actually a great opportunity to hone your leadership chops, so should you be interested in this challenge, do drop us a note as well. 

IW has always been a unique event by volunteers for future volunteers. We would like to thank everyone for your support in all our past IWs, and we hope to see you soon in the next one!

Pei Ting

IW Officer 2013/14

introweek@raleighinternational.org.my

Can't wait already? Fill out this google form now and get updated on the latest news about IW! 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15HG1shLKSaqic3Jws24ZeRcd2nIIFUc4AcWocsLNLy4/viewform 

July 13 Monthly Meet : Conquering Batu Maloi Cave

Gua Batu Maloi gives you a unique adventure of caving. This cave is formed by rumbles of fallen boulders and stones from Mount Dato and Mount Tampin and gives a one kilometre route passable by humans. You will be crawling, squeezing, and climbing your way through the rocks and stones on a shallow stream of river that makes the cave’s floor. Get a out there with Raleighians while we share the great expedition stories from our home coming venturer! 
Location : Batu Maloi Cave, Negeri Sembilan

Date : 20th July 2013
Time : 6:30am – 5:00pm
Meeting point : Banda Tasik Selatan LRT Station at 6.30am sharp! (http://goo.gl/4coeT)

Itinerary:
6:30 am Registration
7:00 am Depart from Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station to Maloi
9:00 am Arrive at destination Maloi
9:15 am MM & Safety Briefing by the guides
10:00 am Adventure starts
2:00 pm Adventure ends (estimate is 4 hours, depend on personal pace)
2:15 pm Wash up, change and light refreshments
3:15 pm Depart from Maloi to Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station
5:15 pm Reach Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station

Fees:
Member :RM 60
Non-member : RM 70
*Inclusive of transportation, refreshments, guides and permits.
*Please bring your Raleigh KL member card to prove your membership.
(Make payment before 12th July 2013)

Suggested Attire:
1. Comfortable clothes to get wet in
2. Hiking shoes/Kampung Adidas/Sandals

Things To Bring! (*A MUST!)
1. Head torch
2. A change of clothes*
3. Towel / Sarong + plastic bag*
4. A bottle of 1.5L water*
5. Mess tin and/or cup
6. Your personal medication/ medic kit
7. Camera / Gadgets in waterproof bags.
8. Light snack for mini recharge (Cloud 9? Kit Kat? Roti Coklat?)

Remember to waterproof your things. You will definitely get wet on this trip.

Feel free to register yourself at http://goo.gl/03FkO

If you have any queries, feel free to contact us:
1. Aaron Tay (017-2868753)
2. Alfred Lee (018-6600790) *After 7pm

Or, email us at
monthlymeet@raleighinternational.org.my
Warmest regards,
Monthly Meet Organizing Team
Aaron & Alfred

Another 10 GREAT years ahead!

Thank you for your endless support to Raleigh KL all these years! 

Last Saturday, we have 40 members attended this meaningful event and witnessed the transition from 2012/13 term to 2013/14 term. 

Raleigh KL has been officially established for 13 years and we will not be who we are today without you. It has been a BOLD year for us running MAMMOTH projects such as Round Island Challenge 2013 while keeping the traditions with Monthly Meets and Introduction Weekend (Camps) with the aim to inspire more Malaysian youths to embark on expedition in self development. 

Kindly find below for our newly elected 13/14 Raleigh KL committee.

		2013/2014	2012/13
		Signing In	Signing Out
1	President	Chong Poh-E	Chong Poh-E
2	Secretary 1	Chua Chen Yang	Ng Zhi Min
3	Secretary 2	Ng Zhi Min	Loo Shen Quang
4	Treasurer	Sandra Sim	Sandra Sim
5	Expedition Officer	Lee Jia Hui	Chua Chen Yang
6	Introduction Weekend Officer	Tham Pei Ting	Chin Liang Keat
7	Logistics Officer	Liow En De	Ricky Cheah Keat Yew
8	PR Officer	Ong Jing Wen	Liow En De
9	Fundraising Officer	Tham Li Vyen	Vacant
10	Projects Officer	Chin Liang Keat	Chin Jia Yee
11	Skills Officer	Dennis Gan	Dennis Gan

We would like to thank the 2012/2013 committee for their BIG effort in running the Raleigh KL engine! And let's put our hands together in welcoming the new term in laying the 10 years road for Raleigh KL!

 Newly elected Raleigh KL committee for term 2013/2014

1st row from left: Sandra, Poh-E, Dennis

2nd row from left: Zhi Min, Jing Wen, En De, Jia Hui, Chen Yang, Liang Keat, Pei Ting, Li Vyen

 2012/2013 Committee signing out with a memorable team picture

From left: Ricky, Zhi Min, Dennis, Chen Yang, En De, Liang Keat, Sandra, Jia Yee, Poh-E, (not in photo: Shen Quang)

Report Presentation by Poh-E

Another 10 GREAT YEARS ahead for Raleigh KL!

Notice: AGM 2013/ 14 - Raleigh needs YOU!

Dear Raleighians,

We have just wrapped up beautiful Round Island Challenge 2013 and IW May 2013 is coming very soon!

Raleigh KL would like to you invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting this year to VOTE for next term and receive our updates and sharing with you on what we have done in 2013!

The AGM is held every year to elect the new Raleigh KL committee and to inform the members of previous and future activities. Annual report and audited account presented by the current committee will be reviewed by you.

Venue: International Youth Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 

Reachable by taking a 3 minutes cab from Station Bandar Tun Razak (LRT)

Map to destination attached below

Date: 08.06.2013 Saturday

Time: 8.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.

Agend

1. Briefing of AGM procedures by the emcee

2. Adoption of last AGM Minutes

3. Presentation for Annual Committee Report

4. Presentation of 2012/13 Financial Report and the Adoption of Audited Accounts

5. The Dissolution of 2012/13 Committee

6. Election of 2013/14 Committee

7. Appointment of Auditors for the next financial year

8. Any other matters

To register for the meeting, please fill in the form (link below)

AGM 2013/14 Registration Form

Closing date for registration is 6th June 2013

If you have any inquiries, feel free to email us at agm@raleighinternational.org.my .

Who can vote?

To vote, members must fulfill two criterias of below:

1) have been to an Introduction Weekend and/or Expedition

2) subscribed as members for the new term i.e. paid membership fees for 2013/14*

* You can register as a member for the new term during the AGM by completing a membership application form together with RM60 for first year membership (inclusive of a Raleigh KL Green Dry Fit t-shirt) or RM20 for subsequent year renewal.

(Members will receive preferential rates and pre-registration privilege during Raleigh KL activities and discounts at selected outdoor and camping gear stores such as Lafuma Outdoor Pro Shop. Members also have lower fundraising targets for expedition.)

Who can be elected?

To be elected, members must fulfill two criteria:

1) subscribed as members for the new term i.e. paid membership fees for 2013/14*

2 a) have been to an Expedition, or

2 b) have not been to an Expedition, but have been to an Introduction Weekend and played a significant role in the organisation / management of a Raleigh KL project, subject to recommendation from the present Committee

How do I nominate myself?

To nominate yourself or your friend as a 2013/14 committee member, 

please email us at agm@raleighinternational.org.my , we will send you a nomination form to you!

See you on 8th of June 2013! 

P/S: 

Raleigh KL committee will FIRST ANNOUNCE to you on the amount that we managed to fundraise through Round Island Challenge! Do come for the exciting updates and the next upcoming projects!

Also,It does not fall in the week of Father's day as per the last 2 years! Hence, sincerely hope everyone can make it! 

Remember this date.

Cheers!

Regards,

Chong Poh-E
President
Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur
e : president@raleighinternational.org.my
w: www.raleighinternational.org.my

Expedition - A Lifetime Experience

 

Map to IYC

Raleigh Round Island Challenge - THE SWIM.

So this is it. The last chapter of our epic adventure of 56 adventurous souls conquering 56km around Perhentian Island for Malaysia's 56th year of independence. We leave the calm and secure surroundings of the swimming pool for that endless piece of blue on the east side of the peninsula.

020513 1200 - Touch down on the island. We settled down, had lunch which was followed by a briefing of the rundown of the event, swimming formation, etc. The mood was laid back. Everybody was mingling around and getting to know their swim buddies, to be honest I couldn't wait to jump into the sea to start swimming.

1730 - After a brief photo session, it was time for our 'warm-up' swim. 500 meters of clear sea to be swam for all 55 of my swim buddies. Here we go.

Seconds into my swim, I was thankful that we choose Perhentian for our Round Island Challenge as the underwater view was brilliant. At certain regions I had to switch over from freestyle to breaststroke as the corals were less then a couple of feet from where my face was!

By the time everyone completed their stint, we were greeted by even more breath-taking scenery. At this point everybody, and I do mean everybody, swimmers, crews, even our awesome coach Mr Peh was now pumped up for the actual swim. 

030513 0430 - After a couple of hours of miserably staring at the ceiling (I couldn't sleep at all) it was time for breakfast.

0530 - Here we were, on the beach, looking on at the massive pool of icy darkness, sending off the first group of swimmers. My shift was from 0930 to 1330, so I would be able to enjoy the gift of sunlight while swimming. These guys however, didn't. So hats off the these brave swimmers!

1230 - It was my time to hit the sea. I was a turtle in a group of sharks, and my job was to keep up. Now the tension starts to kick in. After stretching and warming up, we went out to the boat that was trailing the swimmers from the first shift.

WOOSH! My senses seemed sharpened as I dove into the sea to start my shift. I felt every wave, every change of temperature, every sting from the sea lice around me as I swam on. 

10 minutes in the sea felt like 10 days. The heat from the afternoon sun, the soreness in my muscles, the bone-drying thirst, the ruthless battering of the waves and the massive gap between the lead swimmers and I all point to my early retirement from the challenge. 

But you see I have been training for this challenge since last August, and for me to stop now would be the greatest disappointment of my life. I knew it was going to be a LONG swim, but at that moment I would rather die swimming than emerge from the water before I finished my part. 

I just had to keep going.

And next you know, I heard cheers from the support boats. The relief I felt, and I believe so did all the others, was overwhelming. Fueled by the support from my teammates, the last 100 meters felt smooth and easy.

6 months ago, 300 meters in the pool was enough to put my fumes out.

I just swam 3 kilometers in the deep blue sea.

How's that for an adventure?

By: One of the swimmers ;)