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 ;)

Raleigh KL Introduction Weekend May 2013 (31 May - 2 June)

IW May 2013

This MAY 2013, something exciting is happening in town! 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 31 May till 2 June 2013, you will be away from civilisation and what you’ll be experiencing will be beyond your wildest imagination.

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

Are – You – Up – For – It?

Here is the link to obtain the application form:
http://bit.ly/10Wd5uc

Participant's fee: RM50.00 per person for COMPLETE registration form submission before or on the 30 April 2013 (up until 11.59pm!).

From 1 May to 17 May onwards, the fee will be RM70.00. This includes meals, accommodation, insurance and transportation throughout the weekend.

Email the completed application form or direct enquiries to:
Write: iw.secretariat@raleighinternational.org.my

Talk (please, no SMS):
Kher Yee +60 16 618 1273
Preethina +60 16 338 3456

If you have been on an IW / expedition before and would love to be part of the staff team, don’t wait! Sign up here: http://bit.ly/17onAds

For frequent updates, do watch out this space here!

Don’t miss out on the early bird deadline! Spaces are limited; do sign up early to avoid disappointment!

See you there!

Love,
IW May Secretariat 2013

All the Best to Round Island Challenge!

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