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My name is Chong Poh-E, Borneo Spring 09B, IW Oct 2008, and it is my great honour to share with you about the conference happened in London during mid May 2012.
You've probably heard of the Raleigh's very first international alumni conference held on the 12th of May, 2012, and representatives of Raleigh international support groups had 3 days workshops + sharing sesh + conference from 10th to 12th May.
It was a eye-opening experience for me to have attended the international conference and I was totally amazed by what each support group from all over the world has been doing (differently) to inspire youths.
(OK, the above sentence might sounds like an opening of a boring essay but this is a post shared from my true feelings towards the conference)
First day- Arrival of delegates from all over the world and getting ready for the conference
We had representatives from Ghana, Bermuda, Australia, China, Costa Rica & Nicaragua, Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, Borneo and Kuala Lumpur, India sharing their support groups' background, current activities and future plans. Each support group has different and special ways in inspiring youths but all of them share one same objective- to inspire young people as active citizens.
Shih Chung, Raleigh KL official mascot sprinkling his magical dust
Andy Wahid, Head of Youth Development of Bridging the Gap Australia sharing their updates
Every support group has their own unique way of running their support group, and this conference had provided a platform for us to collect as much information/ knowledge as possible in order to make Raleigh KL a better support group.
Besides, there were several workshops organized by UK to allow us to share learning and experience from the experts with the titles ranging from 'Sustainable development issues', 'Risk management and Planning', 'Youth development- Working with the disadvantaged youth (Raleigh Bermuda)' and much more.
Shih Chung paying his attention to all presentations and workshops!
Then, all of the international delegates headed to The Golden Hinde (the replica of Sir Francis Drake ship during his voyage around the world) for social session (I mean some drinks and England signature food- fish & chips)!
On our way to The Golden Hinde , the House of Parliament. It was a good 40 minutes walk from Raleigh UK head office to the ship.
A group shot of some of the international delegates and Raleigh UK staff- lovely ms. Mary-Jane (3rd from right)
From Boats to Biogas
Saturday, 12th May 2012.
Approximately 300 ex-venturers showed up at the Mary Ward house and everybody started keeping their eyes at the tea area in-searching for their expedition mates!
And, I was flattered to meet my project managers 3 years after my expedition! My eyes were like those scanning machines doing at its best level to scan for those memorable faces. And then...
I shouted at their names with full of excitement! Sarah Young and Lorna Fox with me after a long group hug.
Besides the tea sesh, there was an exhibition room showing photos of all expeditions (with some explanations), and a long list of expedition codes from each country.
1984 Bahamas- First Malaysian venturer Max Razak was there
We have Ange- our IW officer 11/12 at the 'Wall of Fame'
Building a Kindergarten (Kg. Tampasak), a community project of Borneo Expeditions 2009-2010
Malaysian alumni representatives
(From left: Shih Chung, Poh-E, Sandriano, Kar Lye)
This shot was taken at a mirror in a toilet at the conference.
People started writing down their expedition moments while queuing for the loo and followed by....
...people posting their 'moments' stick-it note onto the mirrors. What's yours?
The conference ended with the evening conversation with Colonel John Blashford-Snell, the founder of Raleigh sharing his passions and Raleigh journey.
The conversation with Colonel John Blashford-Snell
Raleigh KL with the Raleigh founder. What a great smile!
It was a heavy-hearted moment saying goodbye to everyone at the conference though everybody had fully filled pockets of knowledge from the conference.
I have no regret joining Raleigh expedition despite some acquaintance and relatives of mine have labeled me as 'crazy' person. Having Raleigh experiences had made me a special person, and till today, I am still having strong urge to contribute to Raleigh Kuala Lumpur to inspire Malaysian youths. I hope YOU, who are reading this post of mine, would join us in creating your Raleigh experiences and together with us, develop a better Raleigh KL.
Raleigh transforms the lives of young people, for life.
p/s: If you would like to know more about the international conference, please feel free to nudge Shih Chung (president@raleighinternational.org.my) or Poh-E (secretary1@raleighinternational.org.my)
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!
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
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?
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.
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