Introduction Weekend Camp, May 2012 - Come join US !

Come this MAY 2012, you will get a chance to escape from your daily routine, get closer to nature with a bunch of strangers in an unconventional way!

Raleigh KL’s Introduction Weekend is back!

From 18th till 20th May 2012, you’ll be away from civilization and what you’ll be experiencing will be beyond your wildest imagination.

What’s more, that weekend is only a glimpse of expedition and what’s to come!

Are you up for it?

Application forms can be obtained at
http://www.mediafire.com/?4v6ntnc43cl9403

Participant's fee: RM65.00 per person for COMPLETE registration forms submission before or on the 9th April 2012.

From 10th to 6th May onwards, the fee will be RM80.00. This includes meals, accommodation, insurance and transportation throughout the weekend.

Alternatively, visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/events/277823345625182/

You may email the completed application form or direct enquiries to iw.secretariat@raleighinternational.org.my

or call Chee Huan at 016-310 5908 or Zhi Min at 017- 351 2952

Closing date for registration has been extended to 6th May 2012. Be quick!

See you there!

March Monthly Meet: Gunung Datuk

Nestled at about 800m above sea level, Gunung Datuk divulge about a magnificent of Rembau, Putrajaya and the Straits of Malacca.

In this March Monthly meet, we, Raleighians, spent our time hiking up Gunung Datuk to inhale the freshness and richness of nature. In midst of doing so, we also enjoyed splendid time with new acquaintances and friends!

View from the pinnacle of Gunung Datuk 

At the foothill of Gunung Datuk, we had brief self-introduction and discussion on ongoing projects and expedition! The trekking started after briefing on some cautious and safety issues. Wait no more….Everyone seemed to be excited!

 CK, our skills officer conducting the monthly meet

Trekking and trekking! It was not an easy trek especially for first timer but neither it was a hard trek. After all nothing is impossible. Giggling and jokes were surrounding us while we were taking on this terrain; it definitely bonded us as we stride our way up to the pinnacle of Gunung Datuk.

 Group shot during the trekking journey

 Almost there! Heading to the peak!

Before reaching the summit, we had reached to an open, unoccupied space mainly used for campsite, just right below the summit. Next, numerous wobbly ladders were placed for us to go further to the pinnacle of Gunung Datuk. Indeed it was not for the faint-hearted.

Voila!!!!!, finally we had reached to the pinnacle of Gunung Datuk. Everyone was just relaxing while enjoying the view in the vicinity of our friends. We indulged ourselves with some light snacks, freshly cut watermelon! And some even choose to cook the best food ever! Mi SEDAP, instant noodle at the acclivity. What could we ask for more while some people were strongly attracted to corn crackers?

It definitely diverts our attention from a sudden ambush of bees!

Bees attack!

Group shot at the peak

Verdict! It is all worthwhile, even it was a bit of a challenging and strenuous while hiking up Gunung Datuk. But then we were rewarded with impeccable view of Straits of Malacca could be seen clearly on that day and nothing will dispirit us for more!

April Monthly Meet: Blood, Saltwater and Pee

Arrival: Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Departure: Pulau Rupat, Sumatra
Estimated time of arrival: 18 hours

Mode of transport: Swimming

May 1992. Members of Raleigh Support Group Malaysia swam across the Straits of Malacca from Sumatra to Port Dickson in 18 hours, raising over RM40,000 in funds.

Swimming in the dark, freezing waters, past 2am in the morning, in the middle of a storm.

Sabahan, Sham Osman was in his 20s at that time, fundraising for his own second expedition. Hear from him first hand details of this classic Raleigh fundraising story.

Blood, saltwater and pee.


Date: 21 April 2012, Saturday
Time: 8:30am (Please be punctual!)
Location: Rakan Muda Clubhouse (Pejabat Belia dan Sukan Kawasan Kepong/Segambut)


Agenda:
8:30am - Registration
9:00am - Ice-breaker
9:30am - Sharing of Straits of Malacca Swim by Sham
10:30am - EGM
11: 30am - Monthly meet update
12: 30pm - Wrap up


How do I register?

Register yourself at http://bit.ly/I9MfbN


Any queries, call:
1. C.K (012-3852051)
2. Li Ann (012-2069443)
3. Qing (016-2050540) – sms preferred
4. Hii Ning (012-2263277)

The End for 12A is just The Beginning.

The end is nigh for our fellow venturers of 12A. If you haven't been following what they have gone through, perhaps take some time here to see where they have been. The stories that they will tell will be priceless. Their memories will last a lifetime. Their experiences will serve them in the future. Knowing and doing are two different things. At least they can say "I have gone OUT THERE and came back alive."

Their journey. Tracked over 10 weeks in no particular order.

Yu Wei (Fishtail) seen here trekking in the treacherous path to Mount Doom Mengkaladom trail. She was in Alpha 9. Trek then Diving then Trek again.

Oh so fun!

Chen Haw and Vilkon. Respectively from West and East Malaysia,

who by sheer fate met during expedition on Alpha 1 Phase 2 in Kg. Mandurian.
They were there building a kindergarten for the local school children.

Children and education should always go hand in hand to make a better future.

Forgot a formal introduction for Suh Huey Yap. She is the 7 weeker that came by. She will be going to Alpha 1 to help with the building of the kindergarten as well. This kindergarten will usually take three phases. Wish her luck and some tan too!

Jeremy Cheang (He is 5th head from the right) tugging his way into Alpha 4 for Phase 2. There these men and women become animal lovers and help with the Sun Bear sanctuary in Sepilok.

Chen Yang behind his Alpha 2. They were doing gravity water feed system.

What system is that you say?

Literally what it says. Feeds water through gravity pull to nearby villages.

Yes, long pipes need to be installed.

Whoever said a venturers life is easy.

Yi Xiong has been to Alpha 3 @ Kampung Imusan. There he will help with the irrigation of water into the village. An important task and no easy feat. See if you can spot him in the picture.

Kit Yen seen here carrying water pipes for Alpha 3 Phase 2. In his own words.
"Alpha 3, one of the community projects in phase 2 of Raleigh Expedition Borneo 12A, is a gravity feed water project in a small village near Telupid called Kampung Imusan (Imusan Village) Although situated right beside Sangai Kinabatangan (Kinabatangan River) the longest river in Sabah, villagers have to depend on an alternate water source for their daily usage, rainwater, due to the pesticides and mud from palm oil plantations and logging activities upstream polluting the water. Hence, supported by PACOS and sponsored by The Coke Foundation, Raleigh International will provide a sustainable water source to the village by building a gravity feed water system. "

Liang Keat (Bo) ready to jump into the cooling refreshing water fall. Will he dare? Stay tuned to find out. (Actually I also don't know. Ask him when you see him next)

Khai Ping during his Trek Dive Trek paying attentively to the "Legend" Nooh for survival tecniques.

Alpha 9 Phase 2

En De has gone to Alpha 8 for Trekking and Diving. Can you trek for 12 Days in the jungle? You will never know till you find out. Ask any venturers you see too. If they are alive...

And so it has come to this. Their journey now has reached a small bump. Our journey never ends, it just gets a little bumpy at some place. This is expedition life. Some think of it as a lifetime experience. An experience where you don't get it anywhere else. But obviously for them, 12A, it is not about the money or the price tag that follows from going to expedition. It is about making the world dance together. Watch it. It will be worth it. Trust me. =)

The video says it all. If you are interested in your own, do send an email to expedition@raleighinternational.org.my.

The end of a new beginning for these crazy bunch eh?

Your friendly neighbourhood expedition officer,

Shen Quang

IW May 2012: Staff Registration

~~IW May 2012 ~~

~~IW May 2012~~

~~IW May 2012~~

Yes, peeps! You saw it right! IW May 2012 is here !! Yes yes I heard the (duh, again word echoing).

Keep the 'duh..', because I'm changing the IW venue. To those of you who don't know, you have to join to find out!

Now officially recruiting staff and I welcome all of you to join!

I welcome dinosaurs, T-Rex, mammals, newbies (the most recent IW Dec 2011), people who have been MIA-ing for far too long, can't get enough of leech bites peeps to come and join me for IW!

Dates: 18th - 20th May 2012

** Positions to be filled up:



1. Apprentice (2 positions)

-the first time this position is up for grabs.

- I would like to share my knowledge of how to run an IW with you.

- to those who are interested to know more, please email me.

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. Coordinators (8 Positions)

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

-Only open to ex-venturers only.

4. 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"

5. First Aider Team (5 Positions)

- Responsible for all participants and staff medical issue during IW.
- Must have related background knowledge.


6. Facilitators + Camp Team (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"

7. Friday team (5 Positions)

- For those who can't make it for the whole weekend, you still can help us on Friday's receptions.

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

8. Sunday team (5 Positions)

- For those who can't make it for the whole weekend, you still can help us on Sunday's home coming.

- Getting the key and setting up the room at IYC

- More details will be shared soon.

9. Trailblazer team (5 Positions)

- Sets the trail for the teams

- Knows how to use a parang wisely!

10. PR and Registration team (5 Positions)

- Must have an abundance secretion of saliva

Please take note that a minimal contribution fee of RM10*` will be collected from all staff on the 18th of May 2012 during registration at IYC.

** Please fill up this form with the post that you are interested at this link
( http://tinyurl.com/7akc7ec )

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

Deadline of this IW staff registration: 20th March 2012

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

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

Best Regards,

Ange Tan

Introduction Weekend Officer

Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur

e: introweek@raleighinternational.org.my

m: +6012.6641.525

March Monthly Meet: Gunung Datuk

Standing at about 800m above sea level, Gunung Datuk brings you a gorgeous view of Rembau, Putrajaya and the Straits of Malacca. It provides you a great workout too.

This coming March Monthly Meet, we’ll be spending some precious time at the peak of Gunung Datuk to take in the breathtaking scenery and fresh air. Join us while you can! Take some time off the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the company of friends and new acquaintances!

Location: Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
Date: 10 March 2012 (Saturday)
Activity type: Adventure
Meeting point: Bukit Jalil LRT Station
Meeting Time: 7:30am (Please be punctual or else you will be left behind!!)


Fee:
RM20 Member
RM25 Non-member
*Includes transportation, entrance fee, administration fee and light snacks
                                   

Itinerary:
07:30am – Registration at Bukit Jalil LRT Station
09:30am – Reach the foothill of Gunung Datuk 
10:00am – Raleigh Monthly Meet  
10:30am – Start trekking
12:30pm – Reach the peak, rest & light food
1:30pm – Cleanup & trek down
3:30pm – Reach the foothill
4:00pm – Lunch at nearby restaurant (optional)
5:00pm – Leave Rembau
6:00pm – Reach Bukit Jalil LRT Station


Suggested attire:
1.    Comfortable clothes for hiking
2.    Hiking shoes/Kampung Adidas/Shoes with good grip


Things to pack: (*mandatory)
1.    A bottle of 1.5L water*
2.    Daypack*
3.    Light food for lunch*
4.    Snacks*
5.    Change of clothes
6.    Your personal medication
7.    Camera / Gadgets
8.    Insect Repellant
9.    Rain cloth / Poncho


How do I register?

Step 1: Register yourself at http://goo.gl/jubhc 

Step 2: To secure your seat, please bank in the full payment to our CIMB account within 5 days 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 Lumpur
Name of Beneficiary Bank: CIMB Bank Berhad
Account Number: 1430-0006860-05-5


Deadline for registration is on 7 March 2012


Any queries, call:
1.    C.K (012-3852051)
2.    Siaw Ching (017-3308081)
3.    Li Ann (012-2069443)
4.    Qing (016-2050540) – sms preferred
5.    Hii Ning (012-2263277)

Or, email us at monthlymeet@raleighinternational.org.my


Warmest regards,
Raleigh KL Monthly Meet Organizing Team

February Monthly Meet: Construction for a Cause

It was early in the morning on an extended weekend, when city folks would sleep in and curl up like a cat in cozy covers. At the breaking of dawn, 21 people who had willingly signed up for our monthly meet waited patiently for everyone to arrive at Gombak LRT station. They were here for a noble cause – to volunteer in constructing a school and hostel for a philanthropist couple who needed help.

After a small briefing by the organizing team, the group entered their designated driver’s ride and set off for a two days one night venture.

We reached the destination after an hour drive from KL. Mr. Koh and Mr. Lau gave us an hearty welcome and briefed us on safety precautions at work site, including some do’s and don’ts and the purpose for the project. Psyched, we were all ready to go.

The afternoon air was humid and warm. When we reached project site, we saw the one-week project team working on the site, and we were at first staring at them without a clue. Mr. Lau and Mr. Koh then gave us instructions on the ongoing construction. We formed a human chain and passed buckets of cement up to a slightly higher path structure for cement flooring. Several worked on the mixing of cement, which is to me, a serious work of art- different portion produces different substance.

After so much hard work, our lunch of spaghetti and minced meat tomato sauce couldn’t have seemed more appetizing.

The fiery sun scorched our trail. This time around, the team was divided into two. Group 1 erected the pillars that would support a 15x5 utility room. It was the continuation of work by the one-week team. After mapping out the room structure, smoothing out the grounds and digging out soil, the team put in great effort to put the pillars into where they belong.

Group 2’s mission was to build a water dam. The dam would serve to retain water and rear fishes. This project was guided by experienced Raleigh team members. We selected polished granite rocks, removed them out from the soil and stream to create the wall of the water dam. A few of us also worked diligently on filling up sandbags. These sandbags were then passed to other members who sealed them with rafia strings for support.

Dinner was served buffet style. On the menu, we had ABC soup, omelette, vegetable mix, curry chicken and rice. After dinner, we had a debriefing session on our day’s activities. Many participants actively joined our discussion. It was a very eye-opening discussion for most of us.    

The next day everyone woke up in the early morning. After breakfast, we set off to project site for an early kick-start. The progress was amazingly fast-paced. The poles were casted and erected; we then started layering cements on the ground. On the other hand, the dam was half completed. We continued filling up the sandbags and sewing them with a huge needle.

After a day of rigorous work, we managed to tick two things off the list – setting up the utility room’s structure, and building a small pool along the stream. We had lunch and packed our bags, excited to leave for the waterfall.

We convoyed to the famous waterfall nearby and had a relaxing time there. It was a well deserved break after a day of hard work.

We hope that every one of you who joined us had a great time!