Last Zonal Meeting for Rotaract Year 2010/2011

To end off the last zonal meeting for Rotaract Year 2010/2011, we had the Post Rotaract District Conference (RDC) Gathering as well. Kudos to Keyuan's catering company, we thoroughly enjoyed the dinner.

I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our new Zonal Representative - Adbul Wahid!!! Let's give him our fullest support by going for his zonal meeting and zonal events, okay?


Can you spot US???

Members attended:
Wahid, Hooi Ying, Dawn, Zack, Jerlyn and Keyuan

Reported by:
Rtr Wendy

RAC Singapore West receives Presidential Citation

I am happy to announce that RAC Singapore West had obtained the Presidential Citation for the Rotaract Year 2010-12.

My heartfelt thanks to the Board of Directors and members of the club for the hardwork put in to acheive this year's citation as we could not have acheive this with your involvement and support.

Kudos to all of you!





Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010-11
RAC Singapore West

RAC Singapore West - Outing with IMH

In its fourth year running, RAC Singapore West together with RAC NUS jointly organised an outing for the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) patients at Marina Barrage on 26 March 2011.

This year, we had 19 VIPs - Very Important Patients - which we used among ourselves (volunteers) to communicate in bring out our special VIPs. This was a record high numbers of VIPs entrusted upon ourselves unlike previous years where it would be around 12 VIPs. This could be the strong rapport that we have built among the years with the ward. Kudos to RAC NUS too for supporting us in this project.

We played some ice-breaker games like "Simon says..." and had a kite-flying session for the VIPs to enjoy themselves. It was really nice to see the kites being assembled by the VIPs and up in the air. A sense of acheivement for all as most of the kites were up in the air, flying and soaring in the air.

Indeed, we at RAC Singapore West, hope that one day, they would also soar and fly high on their own accounts.

Some of the snapshots taken:


VIPs helping to assemble the kites


One of the NUS IMH volunteers, helping to sort the kite.


Look at all the kites!!!!

I hope that all the volunteers had fun flying the kites as well.
After the kite-flying session, we brought our VIPs a tour around the Marina Barrage.
Many thanks to Yan Xing for organising this outing as well as to RAC NUS for supporting us.


Members attended:
Dawn, Hooi Ying, Wahid, Yan Xing, Nuraini & Guests - Evelyn and Merilyn


Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/11
RAC Singapore West

Zonal Bowling

This year's Zonal Bowling was on 13 March 2011 in conjuction with World Rotaract Week. RAC Singapore West sent in 1 team this year consisting of Zack, Dawn, Yancy and Rtn Tay. Graduated member, Andrew along with Hooi Ying also lent in their support!

After a hiatus of trophies of two years, RAC Singapore came short again, missing 3rd place by a mere 11 pins. Despite getting fourth, all of them enjoyed the most important element of the bowling - which was to have FUN. This, I was sure of due to the feedback that I received that RAC Singapore West was the active one or should I say nosiest team! :)

To Team RAC Singapore West, good effort and let's build on it for next year's Zonal Bowling!!!


Team RAC Singapore West


Yancy receiving the "Best Female Rotaractor Bowler." Congrats Yancy!


Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/11
Rotaract Club of Singapore West

World Rotaract Week

Dear Members, friends and guests of RAC Singapore West, this week marks an important chapter in Rotaract's history.

That is because World Rotaract Week falls on the week of 13 March in honor of the chatering of the first Rotaract club in North Carolina, USA in 1968. As some of you may know, the name Rotaract means "Rotary in Action".

In short, Rotaract clubs around the world strive to fosters leadership and responsible citizenship, encourages high ethical standards in business and promotes international understanding and peace. I strongly believe that everyone who is involved in this wonderful organisation has make a difference to the lives of the people through the many activites and community service projects within Rotaract and Rotary.

Nonetheless, Rotaract has many to offer to all of us but it can only begins with you and how much you want to contribute to help the society.

In conjuction with World Rotaract Week, our club together with RAC NUS will be having our annual community service project with IMH on 26 March, Saturday this year. If you wish to make a difference to the life of a stranger, feel free to join us on 26 March.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact Yan Xing, Community Service Director at doraemon240@hotmail.com for more details.

Here wishing everyone - Happy World Rotaract Week

Cheers,
Wahid
President 2010/2011
Rotaract Club of Singapore West

RAC SW Chinese New Year Celebration

On 12th February 2011, RAC Singapore West had its annual Chinese New Year Celebration this time at Dawn's place. It was a day of enjoying one's company, feasting on the food that was prepared by Dawn's mum and herself. As always, food was in abundance.


Here are the snapshots of the CNY gathering:



Huat ar!!!!


The end product: A nice and evenly yusheng. :)

It was all good memories as we all bonded and even wanted to watch a movie at night despite we started it in the afternoon. Cheers!


Members attended:
Dawn, Wahid, Hooi Ying, Yan Xing, Nuraini, Benedict, Graduated member - Andrew and his girlfriend, Jessie and Guest - Evelyn and Rtn Tay.


Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/2011
RAC Singapore West

End Polio Walk

On 31st December, together with Rotary Club of Singapore West, RAC Singapore West supported our sponsoring Rotary Club with its final walk leg - Singapore (From Causeway to Singapore Island Country Club). Dawn, Keyuan, Zack and Wahid all chipped in to do their part in supporting this meaning project. Our sister club, RAC NUS also took part in this meaningful project.

As the safety road marshals, we had to be at all of the traffic junctions which proved to be a tough challenge with a small group of us. But at the end, we managed to help in whatever we can. Keyuan and Dawn went to buy some fruits and drinks to encourage the participants.

It was really a humbling experience to be part of this team.



Water anyone? :)


Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/2011
RAC Singapore West

RAC SW Christmas Gathering!

On 21st Decemeber, we had a small Christmas gathering at Orchard - Kiseki.
With the amounts of japanese food served, it was a mouth watering experience. Not forgetting the generous portions of seafood that we had!

To end of the day, we had a small exchange of gifts as it was Christmas!

Members attended:
Dawn, Keyuan, Suk Kwan, Hooi Ying and Wahid


Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/2011
RAC Singapore West

Zonal BBQ

Zonal BBQ was held on 18 December 2010. Zack, Keyuan, Hooi Ying and Wahid represented RAC Singapore West at the Zonal BBQ.

It was a fun day at the beach at East Coast Park with rotaractors from other clubs.
We got to interact and minggle with other rotaractors during the BBQ. There was also a gift exchange towards the end.

All in all, good fun, fellowship and food.





Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/11
RAC Singapore West

IS Project - Chek Dam (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Zack and Hooi Ying participated in this IS project which was spear-headed with our Rotary club of Singapore west and also supported by our sister club, RAC NUS, embarked on an IS Project to Chek Dam, Chiang Mai (Thailand) from 6-12 December 2010.

Prior to this IS project, a fund raiser, collecting newspaper was also done together with RAC NUS to raise funds for the project.

Other than rendering help to the locals there, they were exposed to the day to day living of the locals and were introduced to the natural resources that the locals rely on for their survival. Upon their return, we had a sharing session where the 2 members related to us their experience, the beauty of Chiang Mai and Thailand in general, and the common problems that the locals face.




Members:
Zack and Hooi Ying


Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/2011
RAC Singapore West

A Walk Down Memory Lane Carnival (Alzheimer's Disease Association)

RAC Singapore West and Interactors from Interact Club of National Junior College volunteered in the Alzheimer's Disease Association (ADA) Carnival on 21st November 2010 led by Community Service Project Director, Su Yan Xing.

Yan Xing had been liaising with ADA on supporting thier major project with getting from manpower assistance to support the project logistically.

On the day of the carnival, we were tasked to mend the different game booths with other volunteers coming from all over the country. The game booths ranged from mind boggling puzzles such as Sudoku to physically demanding activities such as Frisbee and Golf. It was definitely a new, enriching and inspiring experience for all of us.

Not only do we serve the public and particularly the elderly, we also managed to learn more about Alzheimer's Disease and mingle with the patients. The thirst and fatigue was really worth it!

Well done Yan Xing!

Photos from the Community Service Project:





Members attended:
Dawn, Zack, Benedict, Nuraini, Yan Xing, Wahid, Benedict's sister, Guests - Evelyn and Janet

Jointly supported by:
Interactors of NJC


Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/11
RAC Singapore West

Bowling Fellowship at Downtown East

It was sometime since we all went for a bowling fellowship. So together with Zack, Dawn, Hooi Ying, Benedict and I, we went on a bowling spree at Downtown East after the Hari Raya Celebrations.




Look at our scores!!!

With the high scores registered and with more trainings to come, we had a mission to win the Zonal Bowling this Rotaract Year! Good luck all!


Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/2011
RAC Singapore West

Hari Raya Celebrations cum PD Workshop - "Back to Basics"

On 9 October 2010, RAC Singapore West had its first of many festivals at our beloved ZR PDDR Zakir's place, celebrating Hari Raya 2010. It was day of knowing more of the Muslim most celebrated as well as food galore with the festival snacks and traditional malay food that Zack's family had prepared.

As the club had new blood of members, a workshop on getting to know Rotract more - "Back to Basics" was conducted by Zack. It was an enriching session as new members such as Yan Xing and Nuraini asked questions about Rotaract to deepen their knowledge. My kudos to Zack for the well-informed session and many thanks for the members and guests for attending this session.

Members, guests of RAC SW and Rotarian(s) that attended: Dawn, Zack, Benedict, Nuraini, Yan Xing, Hooi Ying and Wahid, Guest Yancy and Rtn Ronnie Neo.

Below are some of the snapshots taken:


Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/2011
RAC Singapore West

1st IMH session in 2010

Rotaract Club of Singapore West had the IMH session running for the 4th year in 2010. The objective of this year's IMH project was to guide the NUS rotaract club on how to run the event and to ensure that they will be able to continue to the programme for the rest of the year ahead.

The event was held on 18th September had a total of 21 volunteers attended the event. 11 of which were members from the Rotaract Club of NUS. Due to a large group of volunteers, we were splitted up into 2 differen groups during the session.

Throughout the volunteering session, volunteers played games with the patients and had the chance to interact and know more about the patients IMH. Though first-timers looked nervous when they first entered the ward, they managed to overcome their "fear" and "anxiety" when the games progressed. The whole sesssion ended within two hours and NUS rotaract club would be holding the next IMH volunteering session this coming saturday, 2nd October 2010.



The debrief session on 26th Sept was given by our RAC West President Wahid and some of the guest volunteers who turned up were inspired by his efforts and energy in engaging the patients.

The 1st IMH volunteer session in 2010 was a successful one and we look forward to the major outing that we were be collaborating togather with NUS Rotaract Club in next year March 2011 with RAC NUS.

Reported by
Yan Xing
Community Service Director
2010/2011
RAC West

Club Fellowship at Vivocity - Dinner

On 9 September, we had our club fellowship at Vivocity at one of the Japanese outlets. It was a moment to catch up with Benedict as he has been away from NS and to find out how he was coping with.

Again, galore of food and of cos good company surrounded all of us.

Here are some of pictures took:






Members attended:
Zack, Keyuan, Dawn, Vincent, Benedict, Hooi Ying and Wahid

Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/11
RAC Singapore West

Family of Singapore West BBQ

In it's 4th year running, RAC Singapore West organised the Family of Singapore West BBQ on 21st August. Our sponsoring club, Rotary Club of Singapore West and together with our sister clubs - Rotaract Club of NUS and Interact Club of NJC - also supported us by attending to the bbq.

Once again, it was a night of great food, fellowing and getting to know one another as the new Rotary year begins. We also exchanged some ideas or informed our sister clubs of our proposed activities for the year to come so as to build a better bond and hopefully that they would be able to assist in the projects proposed.

Also, it was heartening news to know that RAC Singapore West had managed to get its Presidential Citation for the Rotary Year 2009/10. Congrats to IPP Keyuan and his board of directors.


IPP Keyuan receiving the Presidential Citation from Pres Dr Stephen Lim from RC Singapore West


RAC Singapore West group photo


Group photo with our sponsoring Rotary Club - Rotary Club of Singapore West


Group photo with Sister Clubs - RAC NUS and Interact Club of NJC

Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/11
RAC Singapore West

Batu Pahat Installation and Sister Club Visit - RAC Ampang, KL

Zack, Wahid, Adam and his brother represented RAC Singapore West at Batu Pahat's 19th Installation on 7th August. As always, Batu Pahat rotaractors were very warm and welcome us with wide arms during our visit to their installation.

PP Chai Chin, once again, hosted us around Batu Pahat and brought us to many eatery outlets. The BP installation also gave us a chance to interact with the new board and new members of the club.

Special thanks to Whelan too for hosting all of us for the night and brought us for nasi lemak breakfast!

After our day in Batu Pahat, we decided to go to KL for an afternoon of shopping, shopping and FOOD! PP Caryn and Mun Wai from our sister club RAC Ampang, was there to host us despite our impromptu visit. Thanks Guys! It was nice meeting them and we all enjoy one another's company. Despite the short time, we also managed to update one another on our respective club. Indeed a fruitful yet short trip. All of us agreed and wished that it wouldnt come to an end!

Enjoy the photos!


Batu Pahat's 19th Installation. See you all next year in your 20th Installation


Rtr Whelan who hosted us for the night and the breakfast.


Meet up with our sister club RAC Ampang, KL - PP Caryn and Mun Wai.

Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/11
RAC Singapore West

30th Installation of Rotaract Club of Singapore West

On 3rd July, marked an important date in the club's history as we celebrated our 30th Installation for Rotaract Club of Singapore West.

The theme, "The Big Birthday Bash!" was nicely decorated by the club led by the Organising Chairperson, PP Dawn Cheong. Below are some of the photographs taken during the Installation.





On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Rotarians from Rotary Club of Singapore West for their support and our guests for taking time off their busy schedule to attend to our Installation. I hope that you had enjoyed your time with us as well. Hope to see you again next year!!!




Reported by:
Wahid
President 2010/11
Rotaract Club of Singapore West

Hari Raya Celebration - 3rd Oct 2009

On 3rd October, Saturday, a total of 10 members and guests came to my house for our annual Hari Raya Celebrations. They were IPP Dawn, Hooi Ying, Benedict, PP Eileen Tiang, NUS President Vincent and his 3 NUS counterparts and I. We also had a German rotaractor who attended the Hari Raya Celebrations.

It was a day to savour the delicious food that was laid on the table. And not forgetting the mouth-watering kuih-muih that was lineup. As there was an international guest, PE Wahid also took the opportunity to share with the members and guests some understanding of the ways of how a Muslim would normally celebrate Hari Raya. There were other enquiries which Wahid answered with regards to his religion, Islam.

All in all, everyone enjoyed the food and get to understand more about Islam.

Reported by: Rtr Wahid

Conservation Tip: Go Green – Reuse, Reduce, Recycle

Hear how we can help Mother Earth protect our environment?
Help Save Mother Earth
There is a growing concern on global warming and we can play out part in helping the nation’s effort on climate change. Electricity is produced from generation plants that burn fossil fuel. The more electricity we use, the greater the fuel required to be burnt and this leads to more carbon emission. As more greenhouse gases are released, more heat will be trapped which resulting in warmer temperature. We can do our part by being more energy efficient and using electricity more wisely.

Buy energy efficient products
A computer consume about 35kWh worth of electricity a month. That is approximately $9 to monthly electricity bills and 0.03 metric tons of greenhouse gases to the environment – the same amount released from burning 11 litres of petrol.
To do:
buy energy – efficient electronics with Energy Star label. The electronics items could use 20 – 30% less power than regular devices.
Hence, it is more savings for you and kinder to the Earth.

Turn off at source
A lot of us thought that by one click of the remote control button, the devices are as good as turned off and there is no need to switch off the power source.
This is incorrect assumption! They are still sucking power from your socket.
Based on the research done in Singapore, standby power accounts can actually take up till 10% of your home electricity bills.
To do:
Switch off all electronics at source - the wall switch!

Watch what you use
How many of us are guilty of leaving the phone charger dangling from the wall socket all day (all night or all year round?!) or the printer and scanner plugged in but are not in use?
Do you know that power is being sucked up by all these devices despite there are not in use?
To do:
Track your power consumption and see how much you are really wasting.
Etrack (www.etrack.com.sg) is a little tracking device developed here and measures your total power usage and also that of individual items.
So let us all start contributing conserving the energy and be more environmental friendly!