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!

Expedition 12A Has Gone to the Land Below the Wind

It is the new year and a new start for Raleigh KL in general. A new batch of venturers has left for the first expedition of 2012, aptly coded 12A. 12A will be an adventurous and inspiring experience for all of them. There are 9 venturers in total coming from the K.L. side. Have you all wondered what do they do at expedition?

This time around, Borneo Expedition 12A will be building a kindergarten for the village kids and also other village kids too, three gravity water feed systems to ensure that they do get quick and easy access to water, helping with conservation of the Sunbear sanctuary, preserving one of Sabah's treasure, Danum Valley, a forestry survey in a remote region, along with the all popular trekking and diving!

Without further ado, let me introduce to you the venturers that are already there for their first week of training in Sabah. The names underlined are from expedition 12A.

On Gunung Nuang, at Kem Pacat.

Top from left: Chew Yoke Yuen, Choo Geng Qian, Evonne Lee.

Bottom from left: Jeremy Cheang, Lok Chen Haw

After Gunung Nuang, at the mount hill.

Top from left: Hock Soon, Shen Quang, Jia Yee, Hii Ning

Bottom from left: Liang Keat, Kit Yen, Chen Yang, Khai Ping, Yi Xiong

Missing from the picture is Liow En De

You can send them mail by snail mail at this address;

Venturers Name,

Expedition 12A,

Raleigh,

PO Box 14182,

88848 Kota Kinabalu,

Sabah, Malaysia.

You can follow their adventures at raleighborneo.blogspot.com as well.

Do write to them. That will be the few communication from the outside world that they would get.

If you want to look for your own expedition, you can email me, Shen Quang, at expedition@raleighinternational.org.my.

February Monthly Meet: Construction for a Cause

A quick overview of the project: this centre for Orang Asal (OA) children is being run by a semi-retired couple. It works something like a boarding school. The children are from various kampungs around Malaysia with parental consent and endorsement of the local native leaders.

The purpose of the school is to provide basic primary education i.e. reading and writing for OA kids. In addition, the children are taught discipline, responsibility and life skills. Since joining the school, there has also been marked improvement in the hygiene and health of the children.

The couple relies on donations from friends and contacts for things such as rice, books, stationery, and clothes. Most of the funds come from the couple’s own pockets. Right now they occupy a space at a community retreat venue that is available for most of the year, rented out to the couple on a ‘payable when able’ basis. The space houses around 10-15 children.

During our first recce in August, we found children who were barely over a metre tall, healthy and chirpy. They were reading, drawing, chasing chickens, doing kitchen duty and folding their own clothes. There is hope that these children will graduate from here, carry on with secondary and tertiary education, and eventually be leaders of their own community.

There have been more requests for enrollment from other Orang Asal parents. Now the couple wants to build a proper boarding school, with hostel for boys & girls and a bigger classroom. Some work has started on a piece of land in the area, purchased with the couple’s own EPF money. A volunteer has helped draw detailed plans for the chalet-style accommodation for the kids and the couple. They will use recycled materials, attap roof and little tree trunk blocks from the land they clear, also due to cost.

The work that is available to us now is as follows:
1. Clearing the shortcut trail to the work site
2. Clearing the proposed site for building the dorms
3. Making the exterior walls of the dorms
4. Extending electrical cables to the new teaching hall


Location: Bentong (Pahang)
Date: 4 – 5 February  (Public holidays fall on the 6 – 7 Feb)
Project type: Community Project
Meeting point: Gombak LRT Station
Meeting Time: 7:30am (Please be punctual or else you will be left behind!!)


Day trip (Package A): RM55

*Includes lunch, working tools, insurance and transportation fee


Itinerary:
Saturday 4th February
07:30am – Registration at Gombak LRT
09:30am – Reach project site
10:00am – Start work
12:30pm – Lunch
01:00pm – Raleigh Monthly Meet
02:00pm – Continue work
05:00pm – Finished work. Group photo.
05:30pm – Pack and leave
07:30pm – Reach KL

Things to pack: (*mandatory)
1. Change of clothes*
2. Towel / Sarong (for changing) + plastic bag*
3. A bottle of 2L water*
4. Messtin / Food container and metal / plastic cup + fork / spoon*
5. Daypack*
6. Your personal medication
7. Camera / Gadgets in waterproof bags
8. Insect Repellant*
9. Rain cloth / Poncho
10. Personal snack
11. Cap / Hat*
12. Sunblock
13. Small towel
14. Covered shoes & sandals*

**No sandal or slipper allowed at the worksite


2 days 1 night (Package B): RM85

*Include 2 X lunch, 1 X dinner, 1 X breakfast, working tools, insurance, accommodation (dormitory) and transportation fee


Itinerary:
Saturday 4th February
07:30am – Registration at Gombak LRT
09:30am – Reach project site
10:00am – Start work
12:30pm – Lunch time
01:00pm – Raleigh Monthly Meet
02:00pm – Continue Work
05:00pm – Finished work. Group photo.
05:30pm – Trekking back to rest house (dormitory). Shower & free and easy.
07:00pm – Dinner
09:00pm – Surprise activity
10:00pm – Bed time

Sunday 5th February
06:00am – Wake up. Shower and prepare to trek to worksite.
07:00am – Breakfast
07:30am – Trekking to worksite
07:45am – Briefing
08:00am – Start work
12:00pm – Finished work. Trek back to rest house (dormitory).
12:15pm – Lunch
01:00pm – Transfer to famous Sg.Chamang waterfalls
01:15pm – Shower & Free and Easy
03:00pm – Pack and leave
05:00pm – Reach KL

Things to pack (*mandatory)
1. Change of clothes*
2. Towel / Sarong (for changing) + plastic bag*
3. A bottle of 2L water*
4. Messtin / Food container and metal / plastic cup + fork & spoon*
5. Daypack*
6. Your personal medication
7. Camera / Gadgets in waterproof bags
8. Insect Repellant*
9. Rain cloth / Poncho
10. Personal snack
11. Cap / Hat*
12. Sunblock
13. Small towel
14. Goggles and Personal floating device
15. Swimming wear/ Bikini*
16. Sleeping bag

**No sandal or slipper allowed at the worksite


How do I register?

Step 1: Register yourself at http://goo.gl/Cce8v

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 2 February 2012


FAQs


1. Will there be any proper accommodation and washroom if I am staying overnight?
Yes, you will be staying in a dormitory with bed and proper washroom.

2. Is there a public toilet at the worksite for us to use when we are working?
No. However, there are toilets near the accommodation, about 8 minutes by foot from the worksite.

3. Are there any mosquitoes and leeches at the worksite?
Definitely. Please do bring along your insect repellent. Leeches are usually only found near water.

4. Is breakfast provided on the 4th Feb morning (Sat)?
No, please have your own breakfast before the meeting time or you may pack some light food with you.

5. Is dinner included if I participate in the day trip (package A)?
No, dinner is on your own.


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

The Rest House (dormitory)

Chamang Waterfall

A short hike to Sungai Chilling waterfalls

7.30am: A clear grayish-blue sky overlooked the skycrapers surrounding KL Sentral departure entrance. That was where participants gathered for headcount before departing to destination, the Sungai Chiling waterfalls in Kuala Kubu Baru.

8.00am: After registration, everyone hopped into the assigned car and set off.

9.00am: Within an hour or so, the convoy reached the welcoming arch of Sungai Chiling fish sanctuary. Joining us that day were the honorable Mr. and Mrs. Razak, together with their two adorable sons. Mr. and Mrs. Razak were the pioneering members of Raleigh International who went to expedition in Bahamas and Chile. It was a great pleasure to have them with us. Buzzing with excitement, we had a round of ice-breaking and also a hearty discussion on ongoing projects and expedition.

10.00am: Soon after the registration at the ranger hut, we started an hour journey on the wet and sandy trail. We crossed 6 rivers, some up to the waistline, till we were all drenched in sweat and river water.

11.00am: We reached the first waterfall. It was an amazing sight, with the fountain cascading down 5 storeys high of rock formations, and lush greenery surrounding the secluded spot. Fish were spotted loitering in the still pools, while hovering over them are stony platforms for people to sunbathe. Without much thought, we dropped our bags and waded into the water. Some clambered up onto the slippery ladders made of natural rocks, and plunged off into the gushing waters.

2.00pm: After some splish-splashing, we returned to land with a mounting appetite. It was a perfect time for a serving of steamy soup and hotpot ingredients. Everyone chowed down lunch.

3.30pm: Time flew. After cleaning up the area, we left the first waterfall and walked back towards the ranger’s hut. It started drizzling right after we stepped into the starting square.

4.30pm: We finally reached Kl Sentral. It was a remarkable experience to see such beauty in the makings of Malaysian rainforest. Provided enough time and resources, some vowed to return and witness the wonders of the second and third waterfalls in Sungai Chiling area.  

January Monthly Meet at Sungai Chilling Waterfall

Sungai Chilling, a spectacular getaway for nature-loving weekenders

Cascading waters from lofty heights towering over a bed of sand grain, chilling winds chiming in the evergreen forest floors, Sungai Chilling waterfalls is truly a spectacular sight to behold.

Nestled ...among the confluence of mountains is the growingly popular weekend camping and picnicking site, Sanctuari Ikan Sungai Chilling. Aside from the breathtaking waterfall scenery, it also prides itself as a sanctuary for Ikan Kelah, a kind of indigenous fish which are harmless.

Located at approximately 55km from the hustling city hub of KL, it is easily accessible by car within an hour. With a mere fee of RM1 for up-keeping, the Sungai Chilling entrance is fully furnished with a well-kept washroom, camping site and a ranger’s hut.

The underlying path of rocks and wet soil which leads itself to a suspension bridge overlooking a river’s gushing flow, marks the beginning of an adventurous hike. Look out for bush spikes and slippery pebbles along the way.

Great for the lion-hearted, river crossing is inevitable. Waters can range from ankle high to waist deep determined by the weather’s pattern; therefore good shoes are a must.

Within an hour or more, the first waterfall is within reach. Watch the friendly neighborhood fish as they are expected to nibble at any feet or food in the pool. With a pair of goggles at hand, weekenders can dive in and bump into more fish.

Followed by the pool of Ikan Kelah, is the second and third waterfall located upstream, which rewardingly, is the lunch picnic area. Swimmers can immerse themselves while others can dip and frolic in the refreshingly cold water.

Although nature might have proven its beauty, waterfalls are extremely hazardous and unpredictable. Above all else, SAFETY is the priority.

So, slip in your Getah shoes and join us on the second Saturday of January 2012, together with your family and friends to this unforgettable getaway and be in awe of nature’s workmanship.

Oh! Did you know that we’ll also be having a steamboat that day? Come! Join the fun!


Before joining, read this:

Date: 14th Jan 2012 (Saturday)

Time: 7.30am - 4.00pm

Meet-up point: KL Central (KLIA Express Departure Hall Entrance – Opposite Sooka Sentral)

Fee (Pay upon arrival): RM20 Non-member
RM15 Member


Daily Agenda:
07.30am: Registration at KL Central
08.00am: Move out (8.00am sharp)
09.00am: Reach Sg Chilling entrance + Ice Breaking + Raleigh Monthly Meet
09.40am: Trek starts
11.00am: Reach waterfall + relax
12.30pm: Lunch is served
01.30pm: Free and Easy
02.00pm: Clean up + leave picnic site
03.00pm: Reach Sg Chilling entrance + toilet break + head to KL Central
04.00pm: KL Central drop off


Suggested Attire:
1. Comfortable clothes for hiking and river crossing (remember, we’ll get pretty wet)
2. Hiking shoes/Kampung Adidas/Shoes with good grip

Things to pack: (*mandatory)
1. A change of clothes*
2. Towel / Sarong + plastic bag*
3. A bottle of 1.5L water*
4. Messtin / Food container and metal / plastic cup + fork / spoon*
5. Daypack
6. Your personal medication
7. Goggles and Personal floating device
8. Swimming wear
9. Camera / Gadgets in waterproof bags
10. Insect Repellant
11. Rain cloth / Poncho

Food: Lunch (only) is provided

How to Register?
Join now by filling up the form at http://goo.gl/dfoIh
Please note that updates will be informed through emails.


Deadline for Registration is on 12th January 2012


Any queries, call:
1. Qing (016-2050540) – sms preferred
2. Li Ann (012-2069443)
3. Marble (012-6137525)
4. C.K (012-3852051)