ROTARY CLUB of GOMBAK

Report of Meeting Thursday 29 November 12

The meeting started with a ring of the bell and the royal toast at 1:15pm.

Today the meeting was presided by the Vice President Jim Poh in the absence of President Leong Keng Mun who was away overseas.

Introduction of Guests

Mr. Dominic  Lawrence was introduced as the guest of PDG Leslie Salehuddin for the second time.

PP Steven Robbins & PP Graham Bennett were introduced as visiting Rotarians and the speakers of the day.

Announcements

PP Chandran invited members to present suitable candidates for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). This year the award would be held at Benong Hills, Raub, Pahang.

Hon. Secretary PP Yeo Soon Teck informed that there is a list going out to members, to vote on a change of meeting venue. Members are to respond before the deadline.

The President’s address

The acting President then addressed the club and announced in chronological order the upcoming events;

Saturday, 1 December 12, 6.30 pm onwards, the Club fellowship  Christmas/Thanksgiving Dinner  at 66 Jalan Setiakasih, Bukit Damansara.

Friday,  7, Saturday 8 & Sunday 9  December 12 – The District Conference that shall be held at the Sunway Resort, Subang Jaya.

Sunday 16 December 2012 – The Community Care Carnival, held at the Tropicana Medical Center, Kota Damansara.

Thursday,13  December 2012 – Club Annual General meeting

The Speaker spoke on Rotary Education Awards (REA) on the programme to sponsor financially and mentor suitable students in their education. To motivate and network with industry so that candidates have broader and positive outlook and find direction in their vocation/education. It was described as a win-win situation  as both the mentor and the candidates benefit from this programme.

PP Veiven Goon shared his experience from being a mentor and found satisfaction in seeing his candidate  grow to be a confidant and contributing person to society.

The Club vote on the District Governor nominees.

The meeting carried on with the club vote for the District Governor. The decision was to vote for PP Kirenjit Kaur by show of hands.

The meeting closed shortly after at 2.20pm.