Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja

Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja
Berita Rotary | Weekly E-Newsletter | 22 July 2014
Rotary Year 2014 -15
NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY MALAYSIA
ROLES AND OBJECTIVES
Royal Patron
Duli Yang Maha Mulia
Sultan Selangor Darul Ehsan
(Dr Saunthari Somasundram)
Also with cancer awareness being
quite low, especially in non-urban
areas, lack of self-examination and
neglect of early detection methods,
unhealthy lifestyle and so on, cancer is
among the main killers in the country.
National Cancer Society Malaysia – or
NCSM – was founded in 1966 by Dato’
Dr S. K. Dharmalingam, then a
member of our club. He was supported
by RCKL, and our club helped him
secure a site for NCSM’s centre. He
stayed to lead NCSM for 40 years. The
speaker, who is his daughter, is now
heading NCSM as its president and
medical director. She studied medicine
at the Royal College of Surgeons in
Dublin and obtained an MBA from the
University of Bath. NCSM
is an
organisation depending for its income
solely on donations.
The speaker showed a lot of slides
explaining the “cancer landscape” in
Malaysia
and
worldwide
and
comparison of both. A National Cancer
Registry was set up by NCSM in 1971
and later handed over to Ministry of
Health. However, it is not robustly
managed and data collection is not at
optimum level and thus data available
for publication is sketchy.
The first mammography screening
centre in South East Asia was
established by NCSM in 1985.
One of NCSM’s objectives is to dispel
the myth that cancer is incurable,
resulting in often noticed resignation
by the afflicted persons and lack of
seeking early treatment.
Board of Directors
President
Mohd Nor Halim
President-Elect
Rtn Hardeep Singh
Vice President
Rtn Datuk Adenan Mohd Zain
NCSM’s main aim is create awareness
on cancer and provide care and
support to individuals afflicted with
cancer. Its five cancer management
centres in Kuala Lumpur are equipped
with skilled staff and facilities to
provide cancer screening, diagnosis,
treatment and support.
Imm. Past President
PP Chan Kam Fatt
Honorary Secretary
PP Keow Hock Sneah
Honorary Treasurer
PP Francis Chan
Club Administration
Rtn Horst H Wippern
Community Service Projects
Rtn Suren Hendry
Vocational Service Projects
Rtn Dato’ Dr Prakash Rao
Youth Service
Rtn Dato’ Wei Chuan Beng
Membership Development
Rtn Gerald Lee
Fellowship
Rtn Benny Soh
Highly qualified local and foreign
experts conduct public forums and
exhibitions on topics like cancer
management, prevention, nutrition,
exercise and relaxation and latest
treatment
methods.
Trained
counsellors are available to help
patients deal with feelings and fears,
confusion and related conflicts or
problems.
Rotary Foundation &
International Service
Rtn Uwe Ahrens
Public Relations
Rtn Mohd Ajmal Khan
Special Projects / Functions
PP Lim Eng Ho
Rtn Wan Mohd Rasul
Bulletin Editor
Rtn Horst H. Wippern
In the information material handed
out, early warning signs of cancer were
highlighted, such as:
- Change in bowel or bladder habits
over a 2-3 months
- Unusual bleeding or discharge from
any opening of the body
- Any unexplained lump or swelling
that does not go away and may or may
not be associated with pain
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Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja
Berita Rotary | Announcements / Diary | 22 July 2014
SPEAKERS'
CLUB
DISTRICT
ROSTER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
23 July 2014
Mr Thomas Brandt
China in Those Days
30 July 2014
Meeting cancelled
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
06 August 2014
PDG Dr T Arasu
Membership Development and
Retention
13 August 2014
AG Christie Daniels
Membership
20 August 2014
PP Bindi Rajasegaran
Membership Growth – How large
clubs can help smaller ones
27 August 2014
PDG Jimmy Lim
Membership in Rotary – Changing
Trends
RCKL and KLRCF Fees Are
Due Now
Please hand your cheques to
Hon. Treasurer PP Francis Chan
or Hon. Secretary PP Keow Hock
Sneah.
Rotary Institute 2014
Date: 14 – 16 November 2014
Venue: Sutera Harbour Hotel, Kota
Kinabalu
Registration: Via District Website
or Hon. Sec. Keow
Visit to RC Makati
Date: 23-26 July 2014)
Programme:
Installation,
Fellowship
Coordinator: TBA
80th District Conference
Date: 05 – 07 December 2014
Venue: Vivatel Hotel, Jalan Loke
Yew, Kuala Lumpur
Host Club: RC Titiwangsa
Registration: Via District Website
or Hon. Sec. Keow
Pre-Installation
Fellowship
with Sister Clubs
Date: 18 September 2014
Venue: TBA
87th
Year
Installation
Banquet
Date: 19 September 2014
Venue: Shangri-La Hotel
Details will be announced
RI
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rotary International
Convention 2015
Date: 06-09 June 2015
Venue: Pavilhao de Exposicoes do
Anhembi Sao Paolo, Brazil
Cost: US$ 325 / person (early bird)
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Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja
Berita Rotary | Weekly Proceedings | 22 July 2014
ATTENDANCE / DUTY
Meeting Date:
16 July 2014
RCKL Rotarians:
37
RCKL Rotarian Make-ups:
5
Convener:
PP Frank Lim
National Anthem and Loyal Toast: PP Frank Lim
Speaker Introduction:
Rtn Jefferey Zain
Speaker :
Dr Saunthari Somasundaram
National Cancer Society Malaysia –
Role and Objectives
Closing Remarks:
PP Kulasegaran S.
VISITING ROTARIANS
AND GUESTS
BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES
Visiting Rotarians
1
PP Sudharan Nair – RC Melawati
Birthdays
26.07. – Rtn Wan Rasul
27.07. – Rtn Theo Paauw
27.07. – Rtn Peter Bilitsch
Invited Guests
3
Wedding Anniversaries:
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Frankly speaking...
On the matter of attendance - our
lunch meetings consistently record
attendance in the 30-40 bracket,
often well below the minimum
number guaranteed by our club to
the hotel.
This means the shortfall has to be
paid from club operational funds
and this contributes to a negative
balance sheet. I presume there is
no disagreement that this cannot
go on forever. So every member
should try his level best to attend
as regularly as possible.
If you cannot attend, try to make-up
at another club or participate in
committee
meetings
or
club
projects.
Apart from boosting your personal
and the club's overall attendance
figures, you will become more
involved in club activities which is, I
presume, why you joined RC Kuala
Lumpur DiRaja and became a
Rotarian in the first place.
Rtn Horst H Wippern
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
Of the things we think, say or do:
1) Is it the TRUTH?
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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Berita Rotary | Weekly E-Newsletter | 22 July 2014
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- Persistent pain or discomfort in the
abdomen
- Obvious change in size and texture
in a skin spot, wart or mole
- A sore that does not heal, changes
colour, ulcerates or bleeds
- Unusual bleeding from the nose,
deafness / muffled hearing, ringing
sound in the ears
- Indigestion of difficulty swallowing
- Hoarseness of voice or nagging
cough,
especially
non-smokers;
smokers’ cough that becomes
intense
- Unexplained tiredness and / or
weight loss of 10% or more in 3-6
months
THE OBJECT OF ROTARY
The Object of Rotary is to
encourage and foster the
ideal of service as a basis
of worthy enterprise and, in
particular, to encourage
and foster:
NEW PRESIDENT FOR RAC KUALA LUMPUR
(Reporter: Rtn Wan Mohd Rasul)
On 19 July 2014, RAC Kuala Lumpur
witnessed the installation of its new
president Carmen Wilfred and her
board. The function, held at the
Royal Selangor Club, was attended
by members of four other Rotaract
Clubs and by RCKL DiRaja Rotarians.
In a gesture highly appreciated by
our club, our Rotarians were hosted
by RACKL.
Two major projects will be led by
President Carmen. One is the
second phase of the Dengue Buster
Campaign; the other is the Stepping
Stone project. The latter is a new
project targeted at orphanage
school leavers with under-scored
SPM results, to inspire and guide
them into a better choice of career
path through connecting them to
related institutions or companies of
their interest.
This would be a platform for rank
and file career building to possible
education sponsorship from their
working company.
PE Hardeep Sing was the guest of
honour,
representing
President
Halim and RCKL DiRaja and made a
pledge to continue supporting and
assisting RAC KL in their future
project undertakings. Rtn Suren
Hendry was also in the spotlight by
being voted “Best Dressed Male” of
the night. FIRST. The development of
acquaintance as an
opportunity for service;
SECOND. High ethical
standards in business and
professions, the recognition
of the worthiness of all
useful occupations, and the
dignifying of each
Rotarian's occupation as an
opportunity to serve
society;
THIRD. The application of
the ideal of service in each
Rotarian's personal,
business, and community
life;
FOURTH. The advancement
of international
understanding, goodwill,
and peace through a world
fellowship of business and
professional persons united
in the ideal of service.
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Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja
Berita Rotary | Weekly E-Newsletter | 22 July 2014
OTHER PROCEEDINGS
Hon.
Secretary
PP
Keow
reminded
members
that
the
meeting on 30 July 2014 has been
cancelled for Hari Raya Aidilfitri
holidays.
He also stressed again that those
members who have not yet done so,
should pay the annual membership
fees for RC Kuala Lumpur DiRaja (RM
1000) and Kuala Lumpur Rotary
Charity Foundation (RM 200).
Cheques can be handed over to
Hon. Treasurer PP Francis Chan
or the Hon. Secretary respectively.
With regard to table sales for the
87th Year Installation Banquet on 19
September PP Lim Eng Ho
reported that so far 29 tables and 6
“loose seats” have been signed up
for.
PDG Jimmy Lim brought exchange
student Anna Do from Germany and
her local host student Eva Haw to
our meeting.
Anna gave a brief introduction in
English and German, informing that
she is enjoying her stay in Malaysia
and that she loves Malaysian food.
She is from District 1940 which has
74 clubs with about 3300 members.
She was born in Berlin of
Vietnamese parents.
DENGUE BUSTER RUN REPORT
(Rtn Wei Chuan Beng – Director Youth Service)
Thanks for your kind support and
participations. This Dengue Buster
Run has been a great success.
This is the project that injects new
energy and vision to the young
Rotaractors.
Special thanks to Huawei and Mr
Mike Wang for being the title
sponsor by contributing RM 50,000,
while Redtone contributed RM
30,000 as co-title sponsor.
In addition, about a 1,000 runners
comprising men and women from all
walks of life and ethnic backgrounds
participated in the run for this
common cause. Others like PDG Jimmy Lim (RM
3,000), Taiwan DG Amko (RM
3,000), President Mohd Nor Halim
(RM 1,000) and many more –
Rotarians and friends of Rotary –
contributed generously to the total
amount raised – RM 130,000. Deputy Minister of Health, Dato’ Seri
Helmi Yahya, officiated the event.
About
25
Rotarians,
some
accompanied by family members,
including President Halim turn up in
full force.
Even a toddler took part in the run
part with Deputy Minister. We also
had Rotaractors who came with
100% attendance to organize the
event.
He was most helpful by rushing from
Penang early in the morning and
then flew back after the event.
We can count on him to be a good
partner, friend and supporter of
Rotary. We shall embark on the next phase
to conduct a competition for most
innovative and effective mosquito
trap within the next 3 months. Issue 03
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