2007 Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference

The 4th Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference was held at A'Famosa Resort, Melaka from 24th to 28th August 2007. The Rotaractors of Rotary International District 3300 with the support of the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia hosted the Conference. The conference highlighted the issues faced by Rotaractors in the region, cross culture exchange, project idea exchange as well as a platform for the voicing of opinion.
There are more than 30 members from District 3310 and 2 members from Rotaract Club of Likas Bay attended the conference, President Veronica and DRR Lina. (Photo: Pres. Veronica in Lotud traditional costume and DRR Lina in Rungus traditional costume with Rotaractors from India)

RC Likas Bay 24th Anniversary Dinner Celebration

11 members of the Rotaract Club of Likas Bay attended the Rotary Club of Likas Bay 24th Anniversary Dinner Celebration held on 19 August 2007 at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort.

Welcoming Rotary Club of Lu Chou

Members of the Rotaract Club of Likas Bay attended the Rotary Club of Likas Bay dinner at Rtn Datuk Dr. Ghandi Das residence welcoming their sister club from Taiwan, Rotary Club of Lu Chou, Taipei.Rtn Michael Wan performing a Kadazan song, while DRR Lina and Rtn Taidin teaching our visitors the Kadazan dance - Sumazau. Everyone is having a good time and an enjoyable fellowship.

RC Luyang Weekly Meeting

President Veronica attended RC Luyang weekly meeting on 15 August 2007 at the Radius International Hotel. (Photo : Rtn Abd Halim, President Mitsubori Satoru and Rotarian from Japan)

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Rotaract Club of Likas Bay, Interact Club of Kian Kok Middle School and Rotary Club of Likas Bay had an enjoyable and educational outing together to the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park on 13 August 2007. Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (or Lokkawi Zoo) is located at old Penampang-Papar road, about 15km from Kota Kinabalu city. The visitors can see Borneo and Malaysia wild animals such as orang utan, proboscis monkey, Asian elephant, rhino, deers, clouded leopards, sun bears, gibbons, civets, birds, tigers, etc. Open daily from 9.30am - 5.30pm. We spent more than 2 hours, and the entrance fee is only RM5 for student and RM10 for adult.

KK Jazz Festival

The 1st Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival, a charity concert, was held on 11 August 2007 at the Jesselton Point. It is jointly organised by the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu, Society for Performing Arts Kota Kinabalu Sabah (SPArKS), Suria Group and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK). Audiences were entertained by local and international performers non-stop from 6pm to 12.30am!! Superb! (Photo : President Veronica and RAC Kota Kinabalu President Ivory)

RC Kinabalu Sutera Installation

Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera Installation cum Anniversary Dinner was held on 11 August 2007 at Pacific Sutera Hotel. (Photo : PP Victor Wah 2006/07 SAA, President Veronica, President Abu Bakar B. Sheriff and Past District Governor Datuk George A. Ginibun)

2nd Board of Directors Meeting

2nd Board of Directors Meeting held on 6 August 2007 at New Little Taiwan, a new outlet at City Mall, Kota Kinabalu. (Photo: Pres Veronica, Secretary Adrina, VP Mervyn, PP Yvonne, Club Service Dir Esther, IPP Jason and International Service Dir Michael)

SWEPA Toastmasters Installation

Attended SWEPA Toastmasters Installation held on 4 August 2007 at Atmosphere Revolving Restaurant with the theme "A Night of Glamorous" with Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera.

District Meeting

The District Meeting was held on 29 July 2007 at DRC John Ng residence, Singapore. At the meeting were DRC John Ng, DRR Lina Chin, IPDRR Muhammad Zakir, Hon Sect Yvonne Tan, Hon Tres Mervyn Voo, CoSc Chair Gregory Sim, Pro Dev Chair Tan Bing Xian, Marcom Team Keyuan, Wendy and Yancy, ZR 3 Matthew Phua, ZR Zone 4 Bay Yeo and in attandance were President Veronica and Sorensen of RAC Kuching.

RC Kota Kinabalu South Installation

Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu South was held on 28 July 2007 at Pacific Sutera Hotel. President Robert Liau was installed with his new board of directors. RC Kota Kinabalu South is the Advisory Club of RAC Likas Bay. (Photo : Treasurer Dennis and Secretary Adrina)

Rotaract District Assembly

The Rotaract District Assembly (RDA) was held on 28 July 2007 at Republic Polytechnic, Singapore. This year RDA theme is "Rotaract Shares" adopting the Rotaract District 3310 theme. The theme encourages Rotaractors to step forward, make an impact to their club and encourage Rotaractors to share their knowledge and skills. In order to produce better future leaders to lead, this RDA has certainly helped expand our Rotaract knowledge and familiarised with the true Rotaract movement through the plenary sessions and forums learning and planning for effective activities implementation during our term of office. (Photo : District Treasurer Mervyn, ZR Zone 4 PP Bay Yeoh, President Veronica, DG Chris Chen, DRR Lina and District Secretary PZR Yvonne)

During the RDA, the installation of 2007/2008 District Rotaract Representative (DRR) Lina Chin and Rotaract District Board was held. Photo : IPDRR Muhammad Zakir handover the Regalia to DRR Lina.

Interact Club of Kian Kok Middle School Installation

The Installation of Interact Club of Kian Kok Middle School, Kota Kinabalu was held on 27 July 2007 at their school. The Installation also witnessed handover of 2 wheelchair to the Holy Family Residence for Senior Citizens of Papar. The new board of Directors of Kian Kok Interact is now led by President Lai.

Handover of Wheelchair

Rotaract Club of Likas Bay led by President Veronica and VP Mervyn, witnessed by RC Likas Bay President Peter Yapp, IPP David, SNG Rtn Woo, Rtn Aldrin, Secretary Rtn George and Rtn Francis, handed-over a wheelchair to the Pusat Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti Tamparuli recently, also present was the Centre Chairlady Puan Nancy and centre teacher. This Centre provide day care service for the disable and special children run by a group of volunteers. Currently, there are 46 children registered with the Centre, but only 15 children were being sent by their parents to the Centre. The other children are facing some transportation challenges to attend to the Centre, as most of them are from the rural part of the Tamparuli town. However, the teacher of the Centre has initiated a home visit on every Friday, visiting rural and weaker children.

Membership Gathering

1st membership gathering celebrating DRR Lina and Rtr Nicholas birthday, was held on 21 July 2007 at the Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant, serving South India cuisine situated at G-49, Asia City Complex, (Opposite Api Api Centre), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Chettinad cuisine is one of the spiciest and most aromatic among the diverse cuisines of India. Based in Chennai, India, Anjappar Restaurants have taken the authentic flavours of Chettinad to Abudhabi, Canada, Dubai, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. Kota Kinabalu is their third outlet in Malaysia, the other two being in Kuala Lumpur.

After dinner, members proceed to the BED (Best Entertainment Destination), at Waterfront Kota Kinabalu, one of the biggest dance clubs in Sabah.