Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC) 07

Reported by Rtr Ng Fue Yin

Three words: Fun, fun, and fun!

It was the time again that every rotaractors were waiting for: 4^th Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference. This time it was organized by District 3300 and were held from the 24th - 28^th of August in our backyard, A’ Famosa Melaka. Four rotaractors and two guests, from RAC Kota Melaka, attended with full excitement and brought back lots of experience, memories and new souls in their heart.

APRRC was established to bring Rotaractors from around the Asia Pacific region to one venue with the objective of establishing a common ground for discussions as well as affording a platform for the sharing of views and ideas.

The response was so great, where over 500 delegates attended. There were delegates from Taiwan, Japan, Hungary, India, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and a few more countries. Hence it provided good opportunities to exchange culture, project experience, idea and bannerettes.

District 3300 did a good job. Thumbs up! Many activities and exciting dinner themes were lined up. There were the serious plenary and conference sessions to the fun and exciting cultural day, cowboy night and beach party. The highlight of the whole event would be cultural day where cultural bazaar and cultural night filled the day. Delegates from each country brought food, souvenirs and items from their country to share during the day. When the moon conquered the sky, delegates performed and dressed up in their cultural costumes. What an eye opening to see fellow delegates putting in their maximum strength and energy into their performance.

These five days and four nights ended in a split second. The conference ended with the announcement of the next Interota 2008 in Seoul and the 5^th APRRC to be held in Indonesia by District 3400. So rotaractors, what are you waiting for???

1^st row from left: Rtr Karen, guest Dion

2^nd row from left: Rtr Fue Yin, PP Wee Yik Chuang, Rtr Josephine, guest Ning Phei Phei

All dressed up to kill during cultural night.

Fellow delegates from District 3310 with RI Representative & spouse.

Bannerettes exchange with Rotaract Club of Surabaya Central and Rotaract Club of Bali Sanur

“Please come and try!” or “Mari cuba! Mari cuba!” remained as the tagline for the next 2 hours during the cultural bazaar.

Fantastic kicking-butt performance by delegates from Taiwan

Moments that we loved: meeting hunks

and chicks

5^th APRRC will be in Indonesia D3400, here we come!

Special report from Hong Kong!

Reported by PP Dharmindra

My Rotaract journey has not come to an end.

I accepted Max’s invite to participate in a community service project on the 15th Sept 2007 organised by Epworth Methodist Church, Rotaract Club of Hong Kong Island East and Rotaract Club of Kowloon North West at Chai Wan area where we distributed mooncakes and conversed with the underprivileged in conjunction with the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival on the 26th of Sept 2007. Chai Wan region is situated at Hong Kong Island East and the less fortunate which comprised mainly of elderly people, stayed in flats provided by the government.

Though language was an obvious barrier for me, i noticed the joyful faces of those we met and one granduncle was actually born in Seremban during the pre-Merdeka days. We shared stories and through Max (my translator), i explained latest going-ons of Malaysia as he was very interested to know more!

I had a great time and met many energetic and dynamic Rotaractors. We ended the evening with dinner at Lan Kwai Fong together with a few Taiwanese Rotaractors who were in Hong Kong for a holiday.

Yours In Rotaract,
PP Dharma
Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.

the government flats
the mooncake gift
Max and I with the other Rotaractors and guests

Sister Club Signing and Joint Club Meeting

Reported by PP Wee Yik Chuang

On the 28th August 2007, RAC Kota Melaka had a very meaningful evening. In conjunction with APRRC, Malaysia, RAC Kota Melaka hosted a joint meeting from 4 different clubs and 4 different districts at Friends Café. Prior to that meeting, RAC Kota Melaka together will all the visiting Rotaractors had fellowship at Alai Ikan Bakar.

During the meeting, each of the representative did a presentation about their club, country and personal experience in Rotaract and Rotary.

RAC Kota Melaka (D3310 Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei) renewed the twin club agreement with RAC Semarang Simpang Lima (D3400, Indonesia). The ceremony was witnessed by Rtn PP Paolo from RC Metro Marikina (District 3800, Philippines), Rtr PP Max from RAC Hong Kong Island East (D3450 Hong Kong,Macau & Mangolia), Rtr IPDRR Mayako from RAC Ikeda (D2660 Osaka North,Japan).

The team from RAC Semarang Simpang Lima(D3400,Indonesia) was led by President Sekar together with her team DRR Ibrahim, Rtr Bimo, PP Putri and Rtr Adien. This is the second renewal of our sister club agreement.

RACSSL then did a presentation on the fund that RAC Kota Melaka raised for the earthquake disaster in year 2006.

RAC Kota Melaka will be signing a Friendship Club together with RAC Ikeda, Dirtrict 2660, Japan.

Joint Club meeting together with 4 clubs from different district and country

PP Max from Hong Kong Island East doing his presentation

The signing of the Twin Club Agreement between RACKM & RACSSL

Exchanging bannerettes with IPDRR Mayako from RAC Ikeda, District 2660, Japan

Group Photo after the meeting… had a wonderful time

PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AWARD 2006-07

WELL DONE ROTARACTORS !!!!

RACKM's 4Th GM

4th GM was held on :

Date: 13 Sept 2007
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Friends Cafe

Fue Yin presenting on the APRRC 2007

Eugene Presenting on Group Study Exchange to Holland







A token from the GSE Team to RACKM

Meeting with District Govenor

On the 13th August 2007, District Governor Chris visited Malacca and President Sujendran and PP Wee Yik Chuang attended the meeting organized by Rotary Club of Kota Melaka. The meeting was done at Renaissance Hotel at 5 pm.President Sujendran exchanger Banner with District Governor
Rotaractors of Kota Melaka with District Governor

Post fellowship with Future MU stars..yea...

RACKM 17th Installation - 11 August 2007

Reported by President Sujendran

RACKM 17^th Installation was held on 11st August 2007 at Friend’s Café. The theme for the year was “Tropical Beach Getaway”.

Board of Directors for 2006/2007 - Missing in picture: Lenny Chee, RubavathiBoard of Directors for 2007/2008

Representing Guest Of Honour President Rotarian Leslie Shaw – President Elect Rotarian Dennis

How relief the IPP was....

The lovely Organizing Chairperson – Rtr Susan

The dynamic Duo for Raffles Draw – Yik Chuang and Vera Tay

Guest from Holland - Check out the Girls in the background

ZR Chai Chin giving away prize to Jason