Another Induction!

During our 8th Regular Meeting on 16th October 2007, members of the Rotract Club of Likas Bay witnessed another ‘Yes, I do’ event… Let’s welcome our newly inducted Rotaractors - Michelle Chong, Chelwin Soo and Samuel Yeh. Rtn Aldrin Wong was also present at the meeting.

With the induction of our 3 "youngest" Rotaractors, our club's membership now stands at 18, a good number, the chinese said. We say..lean and fit, the trio will definitely bring more energy, hip-hop fun and creativity into our club.

Congratulation and welcome on board!

We were also given a surprise visit by President Neeraj of Rotaract Club of Kuala Lumpur, who then joined us to celebrate PP Juliana Tokuzip and PP Yvonne Tan birthday.

Rotaract Club of Kota Kinabalu Installation

Rotaract Club of Kota Kinabalu 26th Installation Dinner was held on 7th October 2007 at Ocean Seafood Restaurant with the theme 'Jeans Night'. (Photo : VP Mervyn Voo, DRR Lina Chin, President Ivory, President Veronica Chin, Rtr Esther Chong, Rtr WahKon, Rtr Wesley and IPP Jason Ho)

The Coffee Experience Tour at Cap Kuda Coffee Factory

There's more to your cup of coffee than you think! The Coffee Experience Tour at the Cap Kuda Coffee Factory which was held on 6th October 2007 gave caffeine aficionados an opportunity to learn more about their favourite beverage, its origin, manufacturing process and history.

The Cap Kuda Coffee Company (or Yap Yu Sendirian Berhad, trading as Hock Lee Coffee Powder Factory) was established in the early 1960s. Today, it is one of the largest coffee manufacturers in Sabah, operating from specialized office-plant on a 1.5-acre site.

At the Coffee School, we were introduced to the various types of beans, followed by a video presentation. The highlight of the visit is none other than the coffee tasting session. We learnt the difference between a cappuccino, espresso and Sabah's very own concoction, the Kopi-O, also known as Borneo's Drink.

At the end of the visit, we were given one of their coffee products as a souvenir. We were informed that the Coffee School also offers specialized courses for coffee enthusiasts, teaching them how to brew coffee for personal or commercial needs.

Induction Ceremony

On 2nd October 2007, Mr. Wesly Chua and Mr. Leong Wah Kon were being inducted to the Rotaract Club of Likas Bay family, and they are now officially Rotaractors... welcome on board!

Photo from left: NGD Woo Soo Poo, Rtr Wesly Chua, Rtr Leong Wah Kon, President Peter Yapp and President Veronica Chin.

Congratulation to the newly wed couple...

On 28th September 2007 is the wedding day of our very handsome and cool Immediate Past President, Rtr Jason Ho and our very beautiful and capable Club Service Director, Rtr. Esther Chong. As the wedding clashes with our regular club meeting, we decided to make the wedding our club meeting instead. This couple met in one of our Club fellowship gathering at Cempaka Square, shortly after the "first met", they started to celebrate all sort of festivals together, including Moon Cake Festival, which gave a good excuse to our IPP to date Esther under the moonlight…haha! Both of them are match made in heaven. Though IPP Jason looks very "taukeh", but he speaks very gently. A very laid back man who will snick every opportunity to relax if he could afford to. Well, like a key to a lock, Esther is made perfectly for him. Not laid back at all, has her own very strong principles and will ensure every detail is attended to. Jason and Esther marriage is a promise of love. On behalf of the club, I wish both of you forever happiness and joy.

Meeting with DG Chris Chen

The Rotaract Club of Likas Bay and Interact Club of SMK Bandaraya with NGD Woo Soo Poo attended a dialogue session with District Governor Chris Chen on 19 September 2007 at Pacific Sutera Hotel. Also present were AG Christina Aluda, President Peter Yapp, PE Chua Soon Lan and Rtn George Ligunjang.

President Veronica, Rtr Adrina, Rtr Nicholas, Rtr Joysy, Rtr Yap and PP Juliana, then joined the Rotary Club of Likas Weekly Meeting followed with Club Assembly and fellowship dinner.

Birthday Celebration

Another membership gathering was held on 11 September 2007 at the Spice Island, Sutera Harbour Marina & Country Club, celebrating Rtr Dennis and PP Juliana's Birthday. Six 'potential members' joined us for the dinner... Special thanks to NGD Woo and Rtr Esther for the excellent dinner-fellowship arrangement.

Spice Island, one of the Resort’s signature restaurants, is host to a refreshingly unique menu of Malay-Indian fusion cuisine. Complemented by the ambiance created with the nostalgic decor of the restaurant and the period garb of the attentive service staff, it’s no wonder that Spice Island is the venue of choice of royalty and dignitaries.

Crocodile Foundation Wheelchair Aid

President Veronica had an opportunity to meet up with Dato Dr. Tan Hian-Tsin and his spouse Dr. Tan Tsao Sui Lan, Past President of Rotary Club of Garden City Singapore, also the Chairman and Founder of the Crocodile Group of Companies.

The Crocodile Foundation, being the charitable arm of the Crocodile Group of Companies, has donated 3,600 wheelchairs to the needy in several Asean countries.
Of the 3,600 wheelchairs, 2,280 were solely sponsored by Crocodile Foundation while the balance 1,320 were jointly sponsored with Tsao Chung Gih Foundation of Taiwan. These wheelchairs were distributed to the needy in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Vietnam through Rotary International (RI) and Junior Chamber International (JCI). Of the 3,600 units of wheelchairs, 600 have been allocated to Rotary International District 3310 which will be benefit the needy in Melaka, Johor, Singapore, Sarawak, Sabah, Labuan FT, and Brunei Darussalam.

Our sponsoring club, Rotary Club of Likas Bay, has allocated two wheelchairs to Rotaract Club of Likas Bay to be handed over through our community service project.

16th Installation Banquet


On 1 September 2007, the Rotaract Club of Likas Bay installed it's new President, Veronica Chin at the Mediterranean Bar & Restaurant, Tanjung Aru. The 2007/2008 office bearers are, Mervyn Voo as Vice President & Community Service Director, Adrina Chong as Secretary, Dennis Kok as Treasurer, Jason Ho the Immediate Past President as the Finance Director and Sergeant-at-arm, Esther Chong as Club Service Director, Nicholas Lo as Professional Development Director and Michael Teong as International Service Director.


During the Installation, IPP Jason Ho presented the 2006/2007 activities photo. A special recognition made to PP Juliana Tokuzip for her tireless support through the years. IPP Jason also introduced all 9 members recruited during the past Rotary year, they are, Nicholas Lo, Adrina Chong, Joysy Hii, Dennis Kok, Raymond Chong, Yap Vun Fui, Gin Kwan, Mervyn Voo and Esther Chong. IPP Jason also took the opportunity to recognise his Board of Directors and presented a token of appreciation to the 2006/2007 President of RC Likas Bay, IPP David Kong and 2006/2007 President of RC Kota Kinabalu South, IPP Andy Wong for their support during his term. A special 'frame' was made with a compilation of activities photo for 2006/2007 NGD Aldrin Wong in recognition of his support and as a remembrance from the Club.

Our sponsoring club President, Rotary Club of Likas Bay, President Peter Yapp was invited as our Guest of Honour, he applauded the good work done by the previous team and encouraged Rotaractors to continue Shares Rotary and to take any and every opportunity to be involved in Rotaract/Rotary program. He also urged all office bearers to take the obligations that they accepted as seriously as they would take those of the things that are important in their life. President Peter Yapp concluded his speech congratulating the Organising Chairman, Nicholas Lo and his team for a successful and memorable Italian Night.


Among our invited guests during the Installation are, our Advisory Club, Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu South, President Robert Liau, Spouse Jenny and members, District Rotaract Deputy Chairman PP Victor Wong and Spouse, Assistant Governor Christina Aluda, NGD Woo Soo Poo and Spouse, President James Jupinion of RC Kota Kinabalu, President Mitsubori Satoru and Spouse of RC Luyang, President Pang Suk Ching of RC Tanjung Aru, President Abu Bakar Sheriff of RC Kinabalu Sutera and President Ivory of RAC Kota Kinabalu. Also in attendance are the President of Interact Club of Kian Kok Middle School, President Lai and member.



A job well done to OC Nicholas Lo and committee members for a very successful Installation Banquet. A big thank you to all Rotarians, advertisers, sponsors and friends for their kind support and generous contribution in making our Italian Nite an extra-ordinary one! Grazie...

Boarding Pass to our Italian Nite (above) and our meals on board (below)

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)