The "Cup of Life": RACKM's 16th Installation Dinner

Reported by Rtr Sujendran

The Rotaract Club of Kota Melaka's 16th Installation kicked off on the 1st July 2006, 7.30 pm at the Renaissance Hotel, Melaka with the theme the "Cup of Life". The theme was selected to honour the game that brings the world together - football. The guest of Honour that night was the District Rotaract Chairman, PP Rtn John Ng from Rotary Club of Changi.

The night was attended by Assistant Governor Seet Jen Ping, President of the Rotary Club of Kota Melaka, PP Dalon Quah representing District 3310 District Rotaract Representative, President and members of Rotaract Club of North West, Immediate Past President of Rotaract Club of Republic Polytechnic, members of Rotaract Club of Raffles City, President and members of Rotaract Club of JB and Rotaract Club of Marina City.

The referees or the masters of ceremony were Rtr PP Dharmindra Rajah and Ms Juliet Leong. Right after the whistle was blown, the night started off with the speech by the Organizing Chairman, Rtr Sujendran. The night then proceeded with PP Rtr Dalon Quah presenting the DRR's message followed by message from The Rotary Club of Kota Melaka presented by Rotary Club President, Rotarian Kua Chong Beng.

The limelight of the night was when the guest of honour presented his message to the Rotaract Club of Kota Melaka. He congratulated the past board of directors for their achievement throughout the year and wished the new board all the best in taking up the challenges. The Rotaract Club of Kota Melaka's 16th Installation was officiated by the guest of honor. Rotarian John Ng was escorted to the stage and scored a goal.

It was a buffet dinner serve with various Malacca cuisine and we also had the famous Singapore fried bihun.

To spice up the night, we had a performance from Bali, Indonesia. It was a traditional Balinese dance performed by Ms Lily, a student of MMU, Malacca. Her performance just captivated the audience. The performance was arranged to celebrate the Twin Club agreement with the Rotaract Club of Semarang Simpang Lima, Indonesia.

Exotic Balinese dance

The night then proceeded with the speech by the outgoing President, Rtr Wee Yik Chuang followed by recognition of the Board of Directors of 2005/2006.

Then it was the Installation of President Gregory Sim and the board of Directors for 2006/2006. They are:

Vice President: Rtr Sujendran

Secretary: Rtr Pearly Poh

Treasurer: Rtr Lenny Chee

Community Service Director: Rtr Calvin Leong

Club Service Director: Rtr Eugene Tan

Professional Development Director: Rtr Rubavathi

International Service Director: Rtr IPP Wee Yik Chuang

The "Cup of Life" is not complete with a game of football or what we call "The Third Leg". Each player had to tie themselves with a bottle of mineral water that acts as their third leg. The players had to dribble the golf balls with their "Third Leg". The winner of the game was the husband and wife team of Benny and Grace both Ex-Rotaractors of Rotaract Club of Kota Melaka.

Owen 'dribbling' the golf ball

Besides the Installation night for Rotaract Club of Kota Melaka, it was also one of our member's birthday, Rtr Lenny Chee. Even though he declined to say his age, we are pretty sure it is somewhere between 20 to 30.

Many happy returns to Rtr Lenny

To make sure our guests will not go back empty handed, the next event was the lucky draw. 18 lucky draw items were given out the guest of the night. Among the items were Lighters, CD cases and hamper. Rotaract Club of Kota Melaka also had a Raffles Draw. The sales of the Raffles draw will be channelled to the club's Community Fund. It will be used to fund future community projects. Among the Raffles draw items were a DVD player, Mini Cooler, Mini Radios and 2 bottles of wine.

After the Raffles Draw, the referees blew the 90th minute final whistle and the fellowship continues over at Utan Pub for England Vs Portugal Match.