RCKK Pearl Magazine 2016-2017

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Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu
Pearl 2016 - 2017 Magazine

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|EDITOR’S NOTE

“ Editor’s Note Rtn Roxana
EDITOR
Welcome to the first annual magazine for RCKK Rtn Adora
Pearl. As our club is still in its infancy and some CO-EDITOR
of our members are still acquainting themselves Rtn Joanna
with the philosophy of Rotary, our President
Datuk Noni wanted to educate our members to understand
the benefits of being a Rotarian and how each of us can
change the world. This end of year magazine serves not only
to highlight the spectacular efforts taken by each member of
RCKK Pearl as a Rotarian but as to a reference point to when
one is in need of a reminder of the Rotarian Philosophy.

My hardworking editorial team Rtn Adora and Rtn Joanna
has compiled, collected and researched tirelessly to bring you
the first edition of The Pearl. Special thanks to a Rotarian in
the making Cerys Selina, who had endured countless hours
lending her talents to the graphics of the magazine.

We truly hope you enjoy recounting our Rotary
journey for the Rotary Year 2016/2017!”

Yours in Rotary,
Roxana Jamaludin

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CONTENT|

07 Messages | President Datuk Noni Said | DG Michael Yee 3310

09 Rotary Knowledge | Guiding Principles | Formation of RCKK Pearl

12PEARL HISTORY | Formation of RCKK Pearl
14 Interview | President Datuk Noni | PDG Phillip Chong | Iskandar Ahmad
19DONOR RECOGNITION | Individual Recognition | Club Banner | Naming Opportunities
22ROTARY KNOWLEDGE | The Roles and Duties of the Board of Directors & Committees

36 CALENDER OF EVENTS | July 2016 - July 2017

44 PROJECT REAL | Objectives |Methodology & Programme | Accomplishment
Involvement of Rotarian Pearls | Resources | Community Impact

Sustainability & Follow-Ups | Interview | Photo Album

62 END POLIO NOW FUN RIDE & FUN RUN | Objectives | Orgainising Committee
Programme | Photo Album

66 GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS | Members’ Biodata | Interview

82 fellowship | 1st Anniversary | A Pearl’s Christmas | Datuk Adeline’s Chinese New
Year Party | Chinese New Year & Valentine’s Celebration | Hari Raya & Handing Over
Ceremony | Rotary International Night 2017 | Taipet Trip

Board of Directors 2016-2017

President Secretary Youth Service Rotary
Datuk Noni M Said Fauziah Mat Noor Director Foundation Chair

Vice President Treasurer Azalene Amelia Tulip Noorazyze
Susan Chang Norma Apines Kamal Quadra
Public Relations
International Chair
Service Director
Datin Dr Tarsiah Denise Chua

Taman

President Elect Club Service Vocational Membership
Datuk Suzannah Director Service Director Chair

Liaw Michelle De La Majella Tan Janet Lee
Harpe Marquaz

Immediate Community Sergant at Arms Club Editor
Past President Service Director Nar Chin Keow Roxana
Datuk Adeline
Mary Chung Jamaludin
Leong

CONTENT|

96CONFERENCES | 26th District 3310 Conference | 27th President-Elect Training Seminars
27th District 3310 Training Assembly (DISTAS)

102youth service | Committee Info | Activties | Interact Club | Rotaract | Photo Album
106 VOCATIONAL SERVICE | Activities and Visits

108membership | Induction Ceremony | Activities
109COMMUNITY SERVICE | Food for Hunger Matakana Learning Centre | Childrens’ Home Visit

111ROTARY FOUNDATION | Interview with Rotary Foundation Chair
112PHOTOBOOK | Photos of Club Activities and Club Visits | Courtesy Calls

118LIFESTYLE | Ageless Beauty | The Importance of Making Your Will | Chocolate Cake Recipe
124NEWSPAPER CLIPPING | English Newspaper | Chinese Newspaper
132AWARDS | District 3310 | 2016-2017 Presidential Citation
140DIRECTORY | A - Z

Message by |MESSAGES

President Datuk Noni Said

I hold my term as President very close to my heart as during this year, the Pearls became sisters and
our plans became a reality. From the meetings, to the fellowship and to the projects we did throughout
the course of my term , each day meant something different and something dear to me. Because of
this, I chose to document all our accomplishments in one final publication so we can all be reminded of the
difference we made, not only in our own lives but also on those whom we helped.

This end of year magazine also works as a reference book to all of us, as a reminder of the roles and function
we play in this colossal institution called Rotary. I hope each and everyone of the Pearls will reminisce and pat
yourselves on the back for all that we have accomplished together.

I also wish to congratulate Roxana, the magazine chair and her committee for successfully producing
this first maiden magazine of RCKK PEARL simply named PEARL.

Yours in Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl
Sabah District 3310
Datuk Noni Said JP, PHF
President 2016-2017

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MESSAGES| Message by
DG Micheal Yee 3310

T his is a time when clubs around the district will celebrate their annual installation
dinners. This gives me an opportunity to share with you some reflections on
giving since Rotary is about service to the less fortunate, the underprivileged, the
sick, the hungry, and the suffering people around us. Many Rotarians live comfortable
lives in marked contrast to the people whom we render service. Are we able and are we
willing to offer ourselves in service to these people even more than we have always been?

You may ask: how could we give more? My answer to you would be: do you
have a generosity plan? In other words, are you a philanthropist? Don’t be taken aback
by this seemingly forbidding word, apparently reserved for extremely wealthy people like
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. Philanthropy in its original Greek simply means “love of
humankind.” A common dictionary definition is “the practice of giving money and time
to help make life better for other people”.

So, that’s it. Philanthropy is an egalitarian term and a philanthropist can be from the rich or from the masses. And
philanthropy involves not only the giving of money but also the giving of time and talent—to help make life better for other
people. All it asks of you is to act in the interest of others, to render help whenever needed, to mentor others, or simply to share
credit where it’s due.

The generosity plan asks that all Rotarians give something of their time, talent, and treasure. We can give as much as
we can but all that is asked of you is affordable giving—not giving till it hurts but giving that creates value and transforms the
lives of the people we serve. There is a time to give and a time to receive. The generosity plan allows you to give and receive in
equal measure since most of life isn’t a zero-sum game. When we give of our time, talent, and treasure, we reap the rewards of
seeing the joy of families we’ve helped and bask in the light of the radiant faces of people we’ve touched. The act of generosity
nourishes and blesses both giver and receiver.

What are you doing today that can make a difference to the world? It’s impossible for a single person to solve all the
world’s problems but you can make a difference to the life of that person or family whom you’ve given this “love of humankind.”
The giver label is not just for those larger-than-life heroes such as Mother Teresa or Mahatma Gandhi but also is for common
folks like you and me.

Are you content just to be a spectator and let the world pass by with inaction? Or are you willing to step forward and
become an actor and make a difference to the world? As Rotarians and as leaders, we’ve being given a unique opportunity—to
change people’s lives, to create lasting value through service, to live and give generously for the “love of humankind.”

Are you content just to be a spectator and let the world pass by with inaction? Or are you willing to step forward and
become an actor and make a difference to the world? As Rotarians and as leaders, we’ve being given a unique opportunity—to
change people’s lives, to create lasting value through service, to live and give generously for the “love of humankind.”

In the second century of The Rotary Foundation, let all Rotarians become philanthropists—doing good in the world
and generously giving to those in need. Your giving will spread and cascade to other Rotary clubs and Rotarians, generating
a ripple effect that will make an even greater difference to the world. Let us stay connected to whatever cause we’re pursuing,
doing all we can, each according to his or her abilities—and help shape a better world.

Michael Yee
District Governor 2016-17
Rotary District 3310
Singapore, Parts of Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam

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|ROTARY KNOWLEDGE

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

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:

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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ROTARY KNOWLEDGE|

The Four Way Test

The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for
Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has
been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club

meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do

Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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|ROTARY KNOWLEDGE

Avenues of Service

We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service,
which are the foundation of club activity.

Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong
relationships and an active membership development plan.

Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their
expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational

Service and the Code of Conduct.
Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for

people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in
Action: A Guide to Effective Projects.

International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding.
We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects,
seeking partners abroad, and more.
Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals
through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth
Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.

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PEARL HISTORY| An informal meeting was held at Starbucks in
Suria Sabah on 2 April 2015 which saw the
THE FORMATION OF birth of RCKK Pearl. Attending the meeting
RCKK PEARL was Incoming DG Philip, AG K P Lu, Incoming
By Charter President AG Iskandar Ahmad, Fauziah Mat Noor and
Datuk Adeline Leong me. The name KK Pearl was coined by Iskandar
and Fauziah was appointed Secretary of RCKK
The birth of Rotary Club of KK Pearl is due to AG Pearl at that meeting. Things went very fast
Iskandar Ahmad who had the foresight to form from then on with the 1st Protem Committee
the 1st all ladies club in District 3310. When he Meeting held on 16 April 2015 and which was
broached the idea to DG Philip they both became attended by DG Andre Suharto.
very excited about this new club consisting
entirely of ladies and approached me to form

the club. Forming a new club is not an easy task My deepest appreciation to Vice President
especially when the whole protem committee is Datuk Suzannah Liaw who acted as President
new to Rotary and has to be guided every step of when I left for Taipei in February until
the way. This, Iskandar and Philip did extremely June 2016. During those 5 months, Datuk
well as they hand held the protem committee Suzannah as Acting President carried out this
and attended every Interest Meeting and Board mammoth task with professionalism and great
Meeting. Both of them guided the Pearls with acumen. Datuk Suzannah is a people person
tender loving care and with so much enthusiasm and she managed to hold the team so well
that it was very contagious. At every meeting , together, made the right decisions and carried
they would be so encouraging and built up the out numerous projects. For doing this work so
members’ belief in Rotary’s ideals. So much so that unselfishly, Datuk Suzannah has earned my
they have laid a very strong foundation in RCKK highest respect and the respect of all the other
Pearl. Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to these Pearls. Amidst all our activities, we keep in
two stalwarts for encouraging and mentoring mind our Vision all the time as this is what
RCKK Pearl. We thank our sponsor club also, the RCKK Pearl is all about.
Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu.

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|PEARL HISTORY

Charter President Datuk Adeline with DG
Philip Chong

Our Charter Night on 22 September 2015 was
enhanced with the historic signing of a sisterhood
pact with the Rotary Club of Meycauayan Jewels
in Manila and the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria
Maris in The Philippines. We managed to raise
RM50K from our Charter Night and together with
the RM50K grant from the Chief Minister, we had
RM100K for our charity projects.

The 1st Interest Meeting held on 28 April 2015 saw an attendance of 30
ladies at Celyn Hotel, City Mall. After the 6th Interest Meeting we had
36 members who signed up.

1st Board of Directors meeting at Charter President The formation of the Rotary Club
Datuk Adeline’s Residence. of Kota Kinabalu Pearl is significant
for three reasons:

• It is the first all ladies club in
District 3310 which covers Sabah,
Sarawak, Johore, Malacca, La-
buan, Brunei and Singapore.

• It has been 14 years since a new
club has been chartered in Kota
Kinabalu.

• It is the largest club and the
youngest club in Borneo with 74
Charter Members.

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INTERVIEW| Q&A
With President Datuk Noni
I would agree to be
her Deputy. At that
time,  i didn't know
that being a Deputy
would mean that I
would automatically
become President in
the next term. It was 
only   during   the
charter night that
i realised, that a
Deputy is actually the
President Elect and,
by virtue of holding
this position, I
would automatically
become President
the subsequent year. 

RCKK Pearl was charted on 22nd September 2015,  When did you find out what Rotary is all about?
what  were  your  thoughts  when  H.E.  Charter
President Datuk Adeline approached you to join After attending a few weekly meetings, I realised
as President Elect during the charter year? that Rotary is very structured and has very
specific sets of rules, procedures and protocols.
I have known H.E. Charter President Datuk It was relatively easy to follow because of the
Adeline from as far back as 1977, where she did existing protocol which I had learnt from
a stellar job as the first chairwoman of Sabah attending trainings and seminars earlier as a civil
Women Advisory Counsil (MPWS). I did not servant.  I  found  that  adhering  to a  fixed set  of
hesitate to accept her offer to join the first protocol  quite  interesting  and  helps in keeping
"women only" Rotary Club in  our  District 3310 me focused on the tasks at hand.
under  her leadership.  On  top of knowing that
we will be led by a very extraordinary lady, I have The more I learn about the Rotary culture, the
always been passionate about women's issues.  I prouder I become not only to be a part of an
saw this as another avenue for me to empower organisation that has existed for more than a
and promote the betterment of women. century and to have a worldwide network; but
especialy for what it stands for.
After I agreed to be a member of Rotary under
her leadership, Datuk Adeline then asked me if

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|INTERVIEW

Can  you  tell  us  your  experience  as  Presi- Bangkok. However, I made sure, together with
dent of RCKK Pearl entails? my Secretary, Rotarian Fauziah Ahmad, we
During the charter year, it became very evident went through the necessary criteria to get the
that being President required a substantial Presidential citation. After familiarizing myself
amount of commiment.  I  was  very  lucky with the criteria, we had meetings with the board
to have an amazing team to work with. of directors and each of the committee members
Although the involvement and commitment set their own goals. I was very confident with
required to be President is relatively high, the board members as I know that each of them
I was extremely happy that my efforts were were very committed people who not only work
not wasted and went to a good cause. As hard but genuinely wants to serve and help those
President of Rotory Club, I knew that each less fortunate. Most of the Board members have
member is sacrificing their precious time already sat in the Board during Datuk Adeline’s
and also financial resources to serve the term, I knew that they will stand by me and to
community. I was always grateful that so steer the rest of the members to obtain all the
many extraordinary ladies were willing to go goals set by Board. Alas, all the hard work paid
above and beyond what is expected of them off and we not only got recognition for our
to help the Club achieve what it did. It was a efforts, but we managed to do a lot of good
lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun. I was for the community which ultimately was the
lucky enough to have made so many good primary goal.
friends along the way. I honestly do believe
that the Rotary  philosophy of fellow ship and What are the highlights of the term?
service above self  is the best way to serve the The friendship that were forged. The lessons that
community. It made “giving” a gift to myself.  were learnt and the children that we helped in
As President, especially to such a young club, our implementation of Project REAL. The year
I had the opportunity to learn so much which went by so fast that I am taken aback at the many
I am grateful for. different milestones I managed to reach both
personally and as a Rotarian.
During the District Conference in Bangkok,
you received 4 awards including the “All Star
President Award”, how did you plan for this
success?
RCKK  Pearl under the leadership of Datuk
Adeline won two awards during the District
Conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand, setting
a high standard to follow. I was determined,
at the very least, to get at least one Presidential
Citation for RCKK Pearl during my tenure
as President. I could not imagine having a
“void” and without  an  award as an option;
and thus strived hard to achieve the best for
the club. Of course I didn’t anticipate that
we would receive as many awards as we did
during the Multi-District Conference in

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INTERVIEW| Q&A

With Our Founding Father,
PDG Philip Chong

1) How did you react

when past AG Iskandar 2) Did you have any

presented the idea of reservations about the

forming a “Ladies only” formation of RCKK Pearl?

Rotary Club in District

3310? RC Kota Kinabalu Pearl

was formed by a group

After returning from the of dynamic and high-

Governor Elect’s training powered lady leaders in

at the Rotary International our community. I did not

Assembly in San Diego foresee any problem of

in January 2015, I shared sustaining the club as their

with then incoming membership consisted

AG Iskandar about my of very active ladies and

strategic plan and goal of achieving 300 nett many of them are involved in other NGOs.

new members in 2015-2016, thus making I therefore have no reservation at all for the

our District membership growth of 75 clubs formation of RC KK Pearl.

and 2,700 members for the next three years.

This will be in line with the requirement 3) Were there any challenges that you faced

of an active district according to MOP. I as DG during the formation of RC KK Pearl

also shared the idea of forming 5 new clubs as the first “Ladies only” club in the District?

during my term with at least two Mandarin

speaking clubs, one in Kota Kinabalu and Initially, there may be some reservations from

another one in Johor. Then incoming AG Rotarians in our District 3310 of forming

Iskandar countered me and mooted the idea the first 100% “ladies only club”. But when

of forming “100% ladies only” club in KK. I they saw the mother club which is RC Kota

was so excited and gave approval for him to Kinabalu (100% men only club) gave their

proceed. I remember incoming AG Iskandar full support and agreed to be the sponsoring

broke the good news to me on 1st April, 2015 club for RC KK Pearl, thing has smoothened.

(April Fool’s Day) that Datuk Adeline Leong I also have advocated that there is no gender

who is his good friend has agreed to lead the discrimination in Rotary And ladies are

chartering of the Ladies Only club in KK. It welcomed to join Rotary. In fact, formation of

was unbelievable and amazing! We had a RC KK Pearl has boosted lady’s membership

fruitful meeting with Datuk Adeline Leong in our District from 13% to over 18% which

on 2 April 2015 in the presence of AG K.P. Lu, has met our District target for 2015- 2016. In

incoming AG Iskandar, Fauziah Mat Noor Philippine, Indonesia and Taiwan, there are

and yours truly at Starbuck in Suria Sabah 100% ladies only clubs in existence for many

and coined the name of the new club as RC years and these clubs are doing very well in

Kota Kinabalu Pearl. The rest is history. serving humanity to impact their respective

communities.

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|INTERVIEW

4) Did you have any concerns about the 6) What do you think the future holds for the
formation of a “Ladies only” Rotary clubs? Pearls?

No, I believe RC KK Pearl is a blessing to I know RC KK Pearl has a very good
our community as its membership are either succession plan and meaningful signature
retired senior government officers, community projects, I am happy the club is growing from
and corporate leaders or active business strength to strength. Keep up the good work! I
entrepreneurs who are very well connected am confident the club will continue to be one
in the society and has vast networks. They of the most vibrant and active in our District
have plenty of resources to doing good for the 3310. I hope Pearls will serve beyond our
community. The Pearls are service minded District in time to come.
people and before the club was officially
chartered, their members were actively I would like to take this opportunity to
providing community service to the needy congratulate President Datuk Noni Said and
ones. her BOD members for a very successful and
fulfilling Rotary year. It was indeed amazing
5) In your opinion, what are the most notable to see RCKK Pearl won so many District
“Pearl” moments so far? Awards and the 2016-2017 RI Presidential
Citation. I also wish to extend my heartiest
RC KK Pearl with 76 members when the club congratulations to the Incoming President
was chartered on 22 September 2015 has Datuk Suzanah Liaw and her BOD members
inspired the other three new clubs; RC KK for leading the club in 2017-2018. I must not
Mandarin, RC Yong Peng and RC Sarikei forget to express my profound gratitude and
chartered with substantial number of members appreciation to my AG Iskandar Ahmad and
during their charter. RC KK Mandarin and his Excellency CP Datuk Adeline Leong, the
RC Yong Peng has chartered with 43 and two champions who started RC KK Pearl. Of
46 Chartered members respectively. It was course, my sincere thanks too to the initial
indeed a great inspiration and motivation team AG K.P Lu, Fauziah Mat Noor and the
for these new clubs. RC KK Pearl has really core charter members who have worked hard
created history not only in our District but during the formation of the club.
in Asia Pacific with 76 chartered members.
What a great achievement! The Pearls are My dear friends, you have lighted up
very dedicated and committed Rotarians. Rotary, changed the lives of others, left lasting
They have demonstrated so much enthusiasm effects and memories in your club and in the
and dedication in serving the community. It is communities, you have served. Well done.
truly a shining model of “Service Above Self ” Please continue to lead the way as you have
for many Rotarians to emulate. I commend created ripples that will affect the future for
your club for the project “REAL” which is a good and continue to “Be a Gift to the World”.
signature project to provide English book for Enjoy Rotary and love humanity!
the rural schools. You have made a significant
impact in improving the rural children’s
literacy.

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INTERVIEW| Q&A

With Our Founding Father,
Iskandar Ahmad
and Incoming President Datuk
When & why did you decide to schools, in tht community. They Suzannah Liaw and Datin Dr.
start up a new Rotary Club? are beautiful, cheerful and strong. Tarsiah Taman.
RCKK is an all men's club. There'll Valuable. I suggested the name
be ladies who would want to be RCKK Pearl and Datuk Adeline Your members were the who's who
in an all ladies club. It's been a agreed. She said that Sabah is in Sabah. Even the young members
while that I've considered forming famous for pearls. are successful professionals,
a ladies only Rotary Club. When I businesses and community leaders.
was appointed AG and DGE Philip How did you select/approach the
Chong shared the District goals charter president/members for Was it challenging to mentor so
in new club formation I saw an Rotary Pearl? many women of caliber?
opportunity. I knew Datuk Adeline through No. It was extremely easy and
Jaycees and worked with her in pleasant. They were all leaders
We brainstormed and Philip was Toastmasters. She's a great leader with great competencies, initiative
planning for a Mandarin Club in with amazing track records. and wonderful team spirit. They
KK. I shared with him the idea of started achieving even before they
a Ladies Only Rotary Club with On our KK Toastmasters were chartered. They did wonders.
Datuk Adeline Leong as Charter anniversary on the 30th March, Sister clubs. Interact clubs. Support
President. proposed her to take it up. She said from the YAB Chief Minister Datuk
she'll discuss it with her husband, Musa Hj. Aman.
I spoke to Datuk Adeline on the my good friend Casey Leong. She
30th March 2015 and she agreed confirmed the next evening, on I learn more from the Pearls than
two days later. the 31st of March. I was simply they from me.
overjoyed and immediately met up
Why did you choose to start a with Philip to share the good news. As mentor to the Pearls, how far
“ladies only” club? do you think we have come since
It's something not done yet. I think Our first meeting was on the 1st inception?
there's a different level of freedom of April 2015 at Starbucks, Suria You started strong and has
and performance if the club's Sabah, with DGE Philip Chong, remained strong. The chain of
members are all ladies. AG K.P. Lu, Datuk Adeline leaders has made it. It's truly a club
Leong, Fauziah Mat Noor and of choice.
What was the inspiration behind myself. Thanks to AG K.P. Lu, we
the name Rotary Club of Kota had the meeting after a Rotary What would you say is your
Kinabalu Pearl? press conference. Datuk Adeline proudest moment Pearl moment?
Just an inspiration. Ladies are asked Fauziah to be the Charter Every moment being with, or
like pearls I think; at home, in Secretary and she served two terms even thinking of RCKK Pearl is a
into Datuk Noni Said's BOD. moment of pride for me. I'd say
that the proudest moment is the
Did you think that RCKK Pearl Charter Night.
would charter with as many
number of members as it did? What are your hopes for the
No I didn't. I did expect all the future of the Pearls?
great achievements by Datuk I pray that you'll put the great
Adeline and her team, but RCKK RCKK Pearl team spirit above all
Pearl was phenomenal; 74 Charter things, and that you will continue
Members. Wow! to inspire us all while you serve
the community in Sabah and the
I credit this to the power packed world.
first batch of ladies. Special
mention to President Datuk Noni

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|DONOR RECOGNITION

DONOR RECOGNITION

Individual Recognition

Rotary Foundation When you give $100 or more per year to the Annual Fund.
Sustaining Member

Benefactor When you include the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in your
Paul Harris estate plans or when you donate $1,000 or more to the fund out-
Fellow right. Benefactors receive a certificate and insignia to wear with a
Rotary or Paul Harris Fellow pin.
When you give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or
an approved Foundation grant.

Multiple Paul When you give additional gifts of $1,000 or more to the Annual
Harris Fellow Fund, Polio Plus, or an approved Foundation grant.

Paul Harris When you elect to contribute $1,000 or more annually to the An-
Society Member nual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant.

Bequest When you give $10,000 or more via your estate plans. Bequest
Society Member Society members are recognized with an engraved crystal recog-
nition piece and a Bequest Society pin. Recognition items com-
memorate giving at these levels:
• Level 1: $10,000 to $24,999
• Level 2: $25,000 to $49,999
• Level 3: $50,000 to $99,999
• Level 4: $100,000 to $249,999
• Level 5: $250,000 to $499,999
• Level 6: $500,000 to $999,999
• Level 7: $1,000,000 to $2,499,999
• Level 8: $2,500,000 to $4,999,999
• Level 9: $5,000,000 to $9,999,999
• Level 10: $10,000,000 and above

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Major Donor When your cumulative donations reach $10,000.
Major Donors can choose to receive a crystal recognition piece and a
Major Donor lapel pin or pendant. NOTE: Name recognition is not
automatic and needs to be reported to RI staff. Recognition items
commemorate giving at these levels:
• Level 1: $10,000 to $24,999
• Level 2: $25,000 to $49,999
• Level 3: $50,000 to $99,999
• Level 4: $100,000 to $249,999

Arch Klumph When your cumulative donations reach $250,000.
Society Recognition includes an induction ceremony and your picture and
biography in the Arch Klumph Society interactive gallery at the
Rotary International headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA. You
also receive invitations to society events, along with membership
pins and crystals that commemorate giving at the following levels.
Learn more about the Arch Klumph Society.
• Trustees Circle: $250,000 to $499,999
• Chair’s Circle: $500,000 to $999,999
• Foundation Circle: $1,000,000 to $2,499,999
• Platinum Trustees Circle: $2,500,000 to $4,999,999
• Platinum Chair’s Circle: $5,000,000 to $9,999,999
• Platinum Foundation Circle: $10,000,000 and above

100% Paul Harris Club banner recognition
Fellow Club
For clubs in which all dues-paying members are Paul Harris Fellows.
100% Paul Harris This is a one-time recognition.
Society Club For clubs in which every dues-paying member contributes a
minimum of $1,000 to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or global grants
100% Foundation within a Rotary year
Giving Club For clubs that achieve an average of $100 in per capita giving
and 100 percent participation, with every dues-paying member
Every Rotarian, contributing at least $25 to any or all of the following during the
Every Year Club Rotary year: Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, approved global grants,
or Endowment Fund.
Top Three Per For clubs that achieve a minimum Annual Fund contribution of
Capitain Annual $100 per capita during the Rotary year, and every dues-paying
member must personally contribute at least $25 to the Annual Fund
Fund Giving during the year.
For the three clubs in each district that give the most, per capita, to
the Annual Fund. Clubs that give at least $50 per capita are eligible.

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Naming opportunities

Special naming opportunities are available for endowed and term
gifts to recognize the donor or a loved one. Endowed gifts are
invested in perpetuity, with a portion of their earnings spent on
a designated program. Term gifts are spent in their entirety for a
specific purpose over an agreed period of time.

Endowment Endowment naming opportunities
Naming • $1 million or more: Fund established in consultation with the

Opportunities donor
• $500,000 or more: Fund that can provide support for a

participating district, an area of focus, or a desired location
• $250,000 or more: Fund that can provide support for a

participating district and an area of focus
• $25,000 or more: Fund that provides general support for an

area of focus
• $25,000 or more: Fund designated to the World Fund or

SHARE

Term Global Grants • $30,000: A one-time gift that can provide support for a
Naming Opportunities participating district and an area of focus

• $15,000: A one-time gift that can provide general support
for an area of focus

Rotary Peace • $1.5 million: Supports one two-year fellow at a Rotary Peace
Centers Endowment Center every year

Opportunities • $1 million: Supports one two-year fellow at a Rotary Peace
Center every two years

• $1 million: Supports a visiting lecturer at a Rotary Peace
Center every year

• $750,000: Supports one two-year fellow every three years
• $500,000: Supports one two-year fellow at a Rotary Peace

Center every four years
• $250,000: Supports one certificate program fellow every year
• $100,000: Supports annual seminar at a Rotary Peace Center

every year
• $25,000 and up: Fund that provides general support to the

Rotary Peace Centers

Rotary Peace • $75,000: Supports a term two-year Rotary Peace Fellow at a
Centers Term Gift Rotary Peace Center

Opportunities • $75,000: Supports up to 10 applied field internships or research
projects for a specific class of fellows at a Rotary Peace Center

• $60,000: Supports one year of funding for five certificate pro-
gram fellows

• $10,000: For general support of the program
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the Roles and
duties of

the board of
directors

& committees

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the President

As president one is to lead their club, engage and inspire members, and promote Rotary in their
community.

Responsibilities of the president

Set goals for each committee. Plan and lead monthly board meetings.

Encourage communication between club and Plan and lead interesting and relevant club
district committees. meetings and organize fun social events.

Review activities, goals, and expenditures and Ensure that comprehensive training is
participate in decisions. conducted for club members, as needed.

Supervise the preparation of club budgets Involve members in carrying out your club’s
and proper accounting practices, including an goals outlined in Rotary Club Central.
annual financial review. Encourage members to attend district
meetings, and promote the Rotary Convention.
Ensure the secretary and treasurer have an Attend the District Conference.
account on Rotary.org to update membership
and club data regularly.

Collaborate with the Governor and Assistant Submit an annual report to your club on the
Governor on club and district matters. club’s status before leaving office.

Communicate important information from the Work with the President Elect before leaving
governor and the Secretariat to club members. office.

Prepare for the District Governor’s required Arrange for a joint meeting of the incoming
visit. board of directors with the outgoing board of
directors.

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vice President

Weekly Duties

· Preside over weekly club meetings in the absence of the president.

· Attend all club meetings.

· Make sure that attendance is taken at every meeting.

· Keep a personal record of each club member.

· Assist the president in every way.

· Watch over the committee system and assist

committee chairs.

· Attend all meetings of the project committee as

Vice-president plays an a counselor and ex-officio member.

important role. Sometimes it Monthly Duties

happens that the Key Club · Attend the monthly meetings of the committees
president is prevented from as an ex-officio member and advisor.
carrying out the duties of his/
her office for various reasons. · Collect all of the monthly reports of the
A well organized and properly committees and submit them to the secretary.
operating Key Club should
have a properly trained vice- · Attend the club’s board of directors meetings.
president who is prepared to · Make sure the club secretary mailed in the club

monthly reports.

administer the Key Club in the Annual Duties

absence of the president. · Become thoroughly acquainted with the

The real importance of the president’s duties so you can assist the president.
office of vice-president is found · Receive all materials and possible help from the
in one word: Service - service
to the president; service to the past vice-president of your club.
other club officers; and service · Talk to prospective members of the Key Club,
to the general membership of
the club. A vice-president is the and help them decide whether or not to join.
right hand of the president who · Conduct an educational program for new
should assist the president and
members.
· Work with the new vice-president and help him/

her prepare to take over your job next year.

other officers with their duties. Review the portion of this planner dedicated

to the club president and the other Key Club

officers. As vice president, you are as responsible

as the president to make sure that the president’s

functions are executed properly. That means

that you must know the club inside and out and

the duties of each officer and member, and be

able to lead your club with the other officers

and members.

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secretary

A club secretary helps the club run smoothly and
effectively. A club secretary also monitor club trends to
help identify strengths and areas for improvement, and
share this information with club and district leaders.

Duties

Maintain membership records: Update the club
membership data. The club invoice is based on the number
of members in Rotary's database for the club as of 1 July
and 1 January. Rotary International sends the club invoice
by email and mail.
Record attendance at meetings and report monthly
attendance figures to the district
governor.
Maintain minutes of club, board, and committee meetings.
Work with incoming secretary to ensure smooth transition.
Attend District Training Assembly and the District
Conference

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treasurer

A club treasurer keeps their club healthy through good financial
management.

Responsibilities include:

Attend the district training assembly and the District Conference.
Maintain accurate club financial records.
Collect dues and use them to pay fees.
Keep historical financial records in accordance with local document
retention laws.
Manage club and project funds, including paying bills and other ex-
penses and distributing grant and scholarship funds.
Work with The Rotary Foundation to make contributions and man-
age grants Make sure that the club follows its budget.
Develop a budget for next year.
Give monthly reports to your club’s board.
Provide regular financial updates during club and board meetings.
Plan next year’s budget and get it approved by the last quarter of the
Rotary year.
Hand all records over to the incoming treasurer and help him or her
transition into the role.
Write and present a detailed annual report at the end of the Rotary
year.

Have the club’s financial activity reviewed by a qualified accountant
who is not affiliated with your club at the end of the year.

File the club’s taxes, if required to do so by local or national tax code.

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Club Service director
The Club Service Director is one of the most
Responsibilities important role in the club

Ensuring the weekly Members are kept Work closely with the
meeting program informed through the President to ensure a
is structured and club bulletin, social smooth transition at the
balanced; media and websites; end of the year;

To supervise and Ensuring meetings are Liaise with the
coordinate the work well run; Membership Director to
of the Committee buddy and mentor new
appointed for members and provide
particular aspects of them with information
Club Service so that the about Rotary and the
Club maintains its high Club.
standards;

The Club Service Officer requires an
understanding of meeting and Rotary procedures
to be effective in this role.

The Club Service Officer is responsible for a varied range
of activities including:

Weekly meeting program - Rotary months, guest speakers, social and fellowship.

Meeting management – Sergeant at arms, Protocol (flags, toast, ethics),
induction, new member approval, RI protocol, guests.

Keeping members informed – use of information sources including the bulletin, website and Rotary
information.

Other Club activities – Conference chair, historian, club property, photographer, welfare officer.

The aim as Club Service Director is to build a vibrant Club, a Club that is attractive to all members
and guests.

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vocational service director

The concept of vocational service is rooted in the Second Object, which
calls on Rotarians to “encourage and foster”:

• High ethical standards in business and profession.
• The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations.
• The dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.

aAcstaioRn?otCaorniasind,ehrotwhecsaensuygoguepstuitonths:ese ideals into

• Talk about your vocation in your club, and aspirations.
take time to learn about fellow members’ • Guide and encourage others in their
vocations.
professional development. If you do any of
• Use your professional skills to serve the these things, you are performing vocational
community. service. And if vocational service motivates
and energizes you, then you’re in the right
• Practice your profession with integrity, and place, because vocational service is the very
inspire others to behave ethically through essence of Rotary. It is what sets Rotary apart
your own words and actions. from other service organizations.

• Help a young person achieve his or her career

What action can a Vocational Service Director do?

Host a classification talk at your next club meeting. These presentations give members the
chance to learn the inner workings of jobs other than their own and can plant the seeds for professional
networking opportunities. The talks are also useful for introducing guests and prospective members
to your club.

Organize tours of members’ workplaces. Members who find public speaking difficult might
prefer to conduct a workplace tour rather than give a classification talk. If logistics can be worked out,
schedule an occasional meeting in a member’s place of employment.

Join or form a Rotary Fellowship related to your vocation. Rotary Fellowships are international
associations of Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses, and Rotaractors who share a recreational or vocational
interest. There are vocational fellowships for doctors, law enforcement officers, editors, and members
of other professions. Learn more at www.rotary.org/fellowships.

Volunteer for a service project that uses your vocational skills. Think about the skills that
make you successful in your profession: Use your unique set of talents to make a difference in your
community.

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community service
director

Community Service defines Rotary’s This role is often extremely rewarding as
character, it is the basis for its appeal and the Directors get to see first and second
visibility in the community, and is the reason hand exactly how Rotarians makes such a
Rotary continues to grow. Community difference. 
Service responds to the needs of the local
community. The top Community Service Responsibilities:
priorities for clubs are best determined by
examining the assets and needs in the local Develop and present a plan for the year
community and developing a response. ahead about how the Club can effectively
This ensures that Rotary will not function participate in Community Service, and
in isolation, but be an active part of the effectively execute against this plan.
community with projects that are relevant
and effective. Creation of a Community Service committee
which will assist the Community Service
The Community Service Director fulfill one Director in the execution of the above plan,
of the most important roles in the Rotary and the day-to-day requirements in the
club: organising for members to help out in running of the role.
the community and contribute to a better
society. This is a large portfolio and may be Coordination with members to lead smaller
shared by more than one director.  projects during the year.

The Community Services Director liaises with Act as encouragement for every member to
the Board, members of the club and the contribute in a hands-on, practical way to
wider community (including Rotary clubs) in Community Service through the Club.
identifying areas of need and projects that
the club can get involved with. 

The Community Services Director organises
volunteers from the club, often using the
club website, email and announcements at
meetings. They need not personally volunteer
at all events or activities - but simply facilitate
club members getting involved in activities
they are interested in that promote a better
community. 

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international service
director

Responsibilities The International Service Director is responsible for
enhancing members’ knowledge, understanding and
Develop and present a appreciation of worldwide needs, problems and opportu-
plan for the year ahead nities, as well as cultural differences.
about how the Club can
effectively participate in She is also responsible for developing activities to pro-
International Service, and mote international understanding and goodwill. 
effectively execute against
this plan. Responsibilities in this portfolio include maintaining the
Creation of an club's relationship with its sister clubs overseas, maintain-
International Service ing and growing the club's micro-finance fund, organising
committee which will events that promote international understanding and
assist the International other cultures, promoting events for members to attend,
Service Director in the including Rotary conferences overseas. 
execution of the above
plan, and the day-to-day Typically, the club should do one major event each year
requirements in the run- that qualifies as an International Service Project.
ning of the role.
This can include organising for members to volunteer
Coordination with mem- overseas, go on a RAWCS project, visit a sister club over-
bers to identify and con- seas, conduct a fundraiser for a Rotary or other interna-
tribute to worth-while tional cause or any other event that you consider meets
international causes the criteria.
throughout the year.

Work to educate and
inspire all members of
the Club in how they
contribute to Interna-
tional Service, and the
impact that their actions
can have in affecting the
Club’s mission, and mak-
ing the world a better,
safer place.

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youth
service
director

When Rotary clubs work with youth, they make an invest-
ment in the future of their communities and Rotary itself
— but this investment is only successful if these activities are
administered responsibly.

Some of the Rotary Service Opportunities are:

1) Rotary Youth Exchange — International exchange program
that promotes international understanding and peace among
students ages 15-19.

2) Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) — Local training
program for young people that emphasizes leadership, citi-
zenship, and personal growth.

membership
committee
chair

The role of the membership committee is to develop and
implement an action plan for membership development. To
be effective, a Rotary club needs members. Our Club's ability
to serve the community, support The Rotary Foundation,
and develop leaders capable of serving Rotary beyond the
club level is directly related to the size and strength of its
membership base.

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The Develop committee goals to achieve club membership
responsibilities of goals for the coming year.
the club membership Educate and train club members about the importance
of recruitment and retention of members.
committee, Conduct classification surveys to ensure that club
are summarized as members’ occupations and businesses reflect current
business and community needs.
follows:

Develop a membership action plan to improve member satisfaction that involves
surveying members and initiating changes in response to their feedback to ensure
that the club remains relevant to its members.

Conduct club assessments to ensure that membership development and retention
efforts are successful.

Work with the public relations committee to create a positive club image that is
attractive to prospective and current members.

Recruitment of potential new members for the The roles of membership com-
Club. mittees can be categorized into
Review of new member applications and the following categories:
recommendation to the Board regarding all New Member Recruitment and
applicants. Classification

Recommend changes in classification of
members of the Club as needed.

Present information to new members
regarding the history, objectives, scope, customs, and activities of the Club.

Inform new Rotarians of the requirements for continued membership in Rotary.

Oversee activities of the New members.

Facilitate getting members involved in club activities.

Insure that members are provided with opportunities to engage in the club and
become involved with club committees and other events.

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public relation committee
chair

The role of the club public relations The primary responsibility of the public
committee is to inform the public about relations committee is to create awareness
Rotary and promote the club’s service in our community of our club’s service
projects and activities. Having strong projects and activities, and in doing
public relations ensures that communities so, promote the values and work of the
around the world know that Rotary is a organization. The community learns
credible organization that meets real about Rotary through the media and by
needs. When a Rotary club has a positive what others say about the organization,
public image, current members are so informing our club members and the
motivated to be active and prospective media of our club’s undertakings is crucial
members are eager to join. The to building strong public relations. There
responsibilities of the club public relations are many ways to promote your club and
committee are summarized as below: the organization, including:

• Develop committee goals to achieve the • Sponsoring special events, such as
club’s public relations goals for the coming marathons, recycling efforts, or fundraisers
year.
• Creating exhibits and displays throughout
• Promote Rotary and our Rotary club in the community
our community.
• Advertising club projects and events in
• Work with Rotarians in our club to maximize newspapers or magazines, on billboards
public relations efforts. or buses, or in air or rail transportation
centers
• Understand the components of public
relations that will help us promote Rotary
to the community.

• Know Rotary’s key messages and be able • Encouraging Rotarians to wear their

to use them when speaking in public Rotary lapel pins

• Posting Rotary information on an online
forum, community calendar, social
networking sites, or our club’s or another
organization’s website. In order to promote
Rotary effectively, we will need to work
with other Rotarians, understand the
components of public relations, and know
and be able to use key Rotary messages.

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rotary foundation chair

The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary International
and is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians
and friends of the Foundation. Through Foundation grants,
Rotarians are able to advance world understanding, goodwill,
and peace through the improvement of health, the support of
education, and the alleviation of poverty. The role of the club
Rotary Foundation committee is to develop and implement a
plan to support the Foundation through program participation
and financial contributions through community and international
service.

The responsibilities of the club Rotary Foundation
committee are summarized as below:

• Develop committee goals to achieve club Foundation goals for
the coming year.

• Educate and train club members about the Foundation.
• Encourage and facilitate participation in Foundation programs.
• Ensure that your club and its members contribute to The Rotary

Foundation.

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sergeant-at-arms

The function of the sergeant-at-arms is to help maintain an orderly,
dignified, and effective Rotary club meeting, one that will make the
right kind of impression on club visitors and guests.

SAA should be constantly on the alert humorous song of rebuke.)
to prevent any occurrence that might
detract from the dignity and prestige Maintain order in a diplomatic manner,
associated with Rotary clubs. Specifically, see that the members pay attention to
SAA’s function is to handle the physical the president’s gavel and that no one
preparations for, and the mechanical annoys the speaker by talking.
part of, a meeting and, unobtrusively, to
guide its general conduct. The SAA, plays Keep an eye out for eat-and-run
an important role in the overall success Rotarians and, by calling their attention
of each weekly meeting. Frequently, the to the habit in a tactful way, try to
SAA can give special assistance that helps discourage the practice.
make guests feel “more at home”. But
more important is the manner in which Farewell to guests. When the meeting
the SAA carries out their duties. It can breaks up, encourage members to speak
directly influence the club’s attendance to the guests, especially to those who
record. took part in the meeting, and express
thanks and pleasure at having them visit
Here are some assignments the the club.
sergeant-at-arms typically handles:

Be at the door five minutes before the
meeting begins to welcome visitors.

Be sure that all members are wearing
their name badges.

See that members are seated promptly
and without confusion.

Make sure the food is served promptly.

Late arrivals. Call attention, in a
humorous way, to members who come
in late — this usually spurs them to be on
time at the next meeting. (Some clubs
impose fines for tardiness; others sing a

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calender of events The Rotary year 2016/2017 under President Datuk Noni Said & the Board of Directors has
conducted numerous events & activities. It has been a memorable year, with noteable
projects, inspiring speakers during the weekly meetings and meaningful fellowship events.
These are the highlights and activities held during the term 2016/2017.

JULY 2016

12 211st Regular Meeting

Speaker: Installation
President Datuk Noni Said Night

Goals for 2016 & 2017 2016/2017

262nd regular meeting Organizing Chairman
Rtn. Majella Tan

Speaker:
AG Kent Chow

Gerontology

AUGUST 2016

23rd Regular Meeting 9 16 235th Regular Meeting
Speaker: Speaker:
PP Anita Dhawan (Club of 4th Regular Meeting
Tg Aru) Speaker: Rtn Datuk Eva Susau 6th Regular Meeting
Speaker:
Rotary Foundation Rtn Dr Juliana Samuel
Dr. Charles Lee

Society fo Sabah
Heart Fund

Health and Wellness Beauty redefines lives

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SEPTEMBER 2016

6 7th Regular Meeting 22Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl
1st Anniversay hosted by President
Speaker: Datuk Noni at her residence.
Mr joseph Rajah

{The Insurance Paradigm} 8th Regular Meeting
Speaker: Rtn Tulip
thHari Raya Aidiladha and
{ Rotary Foundation }
September birthday celebration

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OCTOBER 2016

49th Regular 6PROJECT REAL: 7 11PROJECT REAL:
Meeting Distribution of 10th Regular
Dictionaries to SK Meeting
Kawang , Papar
Speaker:
Speaker: Distribution of Madam Noredah
Ophelia Domingo Distionaries to SK St
Edmund, Kota Belud Othman
Rajah Deputy General
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{The sense of hearing} Manager
of Sabah Tourism
1812th Regular Meeting
Speaker: Board
Mr Usman Hamid,
Senior Manager at AMANAHRAYA
{Will Management}

{Sabah as a
Destination}

23 Pearl Delegates fly to
Taipei, Taiwan

27 28Signing of Frienship Interact Club of SMK 30
Pact with Perempuan Likas
Rotary Club of Taipei Year End Picnic

Pearl Delegates
returns to Kota

Kinabalu

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CALENDER OF EVENTS| NOVEMBER 2016

113th Regular Meeting 5Stop Hunger Now Project
@ Matakana Learning
Centre, Beaufort

Speaker: 12 Vocational service and Rotary
Rtn Azalene Quadra - RCKKP foundation
seminar (Sabah region)
Youth Service Director

The Interact Club of SMK
Perempuan Likas

814th Regular Meeting
Speaker:
Rtn Tulip Abd Rahim
- RCKKP Rotary
Foundation Chair

Project REAL

15 22

Launching of Preject Fellowship Night at Club visit
REAL at SRK St. Edmund, Promenade Hotel to the

Kota Belud Guest of Honour: State Legistrative
DG Michael Yee Assembly
Guest of Honour:
DG Michael Yee

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DECEMBER 2016

616th Regular Meeting 132nd Annual General 2018th Regular Meeting
Speaker: Meeting Fellowship
Datuk Josie Bosi
{ Christmas, November and
{ The Jurisdiction of the December Birthday
native courts in Sabah } celebration }

319th Regular Meeting JANUARY 2017 1721st Regular Meeting
Speaker: Speaker:
President Datuk Noni 10Club visit to Kolej Teknikal Dr. Terrance Soong
Yayasan Sabah Kwong Weng

{ Challenges of { Understanding the eyes }
motherhood in three

continents }

19 Distribution of English Project REAL
dictionaries to
SK St. Edmund Distribution of English
dictionaries to
SK Pekan Kiulu

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Chinese New Year Celebration 25
Community Service Project to
23and Fellowship Dinner Kota Marudu and Pitas
Hosted by:
CP Datuk Adeline Leong

FEBRUARY 2017

7 22nd Regular Meeting 14 23rd Regular Meeting
Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day
Speaker: and February Birthday Celebrations
Rtn Carol Divinagracia of
Rotary Club Penampang

Know your fitness level and
where to start

18Images and styling Rotary 28
Empowerment Workshop International Night 24th Regular Meeting

Speaker: Speaker: Speakers:
Rtn Niney Chong Mayor YBhg. AG Kent Chau
Datuk Yeo Boon Hai
Club Services Activity &
AG Emily Chong

Installation of new BOD for the
Interact Club of SMK Likas

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MARCH 2017

7 25th Regular Meeting
Formation of Rotaract Club of
Kolej Teknikal Yayasan Speaker:
Sabah Dr Cheong Yee Tshing

{Female Cancers}

13 21 Member Bring Member
PAG Iskandar
Public Speaking Training for
the Interactors of SMK Membership Committee and Club Services
Activity
Perempuan Likas by the KK
Advanced Toastmasters

{Youth Committee activity} 30

23-26 Club Visit to MARDI

DISTAS at Johor Bharu {Membership Committee and
27th Rotary Internaational District 3310 Club Services Activity}
Presidents - Elect Training seminars and District Training

Assembly
at

KLS Hotel And resort Johor Bahru

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CALENDER OF EVENTS| APRIL 2017

428th Regular 5 Project REAL
Meeting Official Launch of the English Corner at SK Kawang,
Speaker: Papar
Rtn Adelina Adnan Guest of Honour
{ Make-up 101 Basics } GOH: Encik Abidin Marjan, Head of Sector SPA

9 International 10Press Conference for 12Project REAL
Understannding Day End Polio
Official Launch of the English
at Suria Sabah Shopping Speaker: Corner at SK Pekan Kiulu
Mall YB Datuk Tawfiq - Minister of
Guest of Honour
Participated by the Interact Youth and Sports Datuk Lee Chuen Wan (Incoming
Club of SM Perempuan &
Likas DG 3310)
Datuk Mayor Yeo Bon Hai

1830th Regular Meeting and 30 Rotary End Polio Now Family
Run and Ride Campaign
March and April Birthday
Celebration
Speaker:

Tunku Khalkausar Tunku
Fathahi

Prohibition of Open Burning
and Function of DOE in Envi-

ronment Protection

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|CALENDER OF EVENTS

MAY 2017

2 12Club 23rd District 3310 Conference Bangkok
Assembly

13-14 16 23

Multi District KK Joint Club Meeting 31st Regular Meeting
Conference at Pacific Sutera
Grand Ballroom Speaker:
Mr. Jasius Gaisah
from Perbadanan Harta
Interlek Malaysia (MyIPO)

JUNE 2017

6Hari Raya shopping with 10Visit to children’s home at
children Beringgis, papar

20 35th Regular Meeting 30Hari Raya Celebrations &
Induction of new members Handover of Duties to BOD
2017/2018

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Project REAL
(Rural-Focus,
English For All)
Project REAL
Commenced on 21 July
2016 and will last for 3
years for each school
Areas of focus:
Basic education and
literacy

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Rotary Club

of

Kota Kinabalu Pearl

presents

rpreojaeclt
By Tulip Noorazyze

OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT REAL

a) Give the children a foundation in English
through the set up of English Corner in each
school.

b) Assist the teachers in improving their English
proficiency.

c) Bridge the gap in English proficiency between
rural and urban schools.

d) Build confidence and improve English
proficiency from young.

e) Enable the children to face the challenging
world with modern information communication
and technology as English is the International
language used globally (spoken and written).

f) By starting early in English proficiency it will
enable the children to have a better opportunity
to get into higher learning institutions i.e.
college and universities overseas.

g) Through good command of English it will
equip the children to get jobs in corporate
and international companies in future.

h) Give them more confidence and opportunities
during job interviews in future.

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methodOlogy & programme

Project REAL is a joint project • Assign dedicated English
with the Sabah State Education teachers to oversee the
Department to support and to English Corner; to converse
provide an English Language and to read in English only
Environment by setting up an and encourage the students to
English Corner in the School borrow the English books.
Library or compound.
• Identify Pilot School for the • Set up English corners in the
school library with 700 books
project. purchased by RCKKP.
• Purchase English-Malay
• Make arrangements with the
dictionaries for every student in schools for RCKKP to visit every
Primary 4, 5 & 6. month.
• Encourage English speaking
day in schools weekly. • Discuss with the State Mobile
Library to visit the school once
a month and pupils can borrow
English books.

• Allow RCKKP members to join
in the Mobile Library visit.

• Encourage and enrol schools to
participate in competition

i.e. Spell it right; Speech
Contest; Essay Writing.

• Provide opportunity for
students to do exchange
program with other schools.

• Each school to come up with
5 action plans on how they
can support to improve
English literacy in the school
from English speaking days
to reading of English books
competition.

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Accomplishments
During this term

Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl’s (RCKKP) Signature Project REAL (Rural-
Focus English for All) is a project in line with the Rotary area of focus in
providing ‘Basic Education and Literacy’ and also in line with the Ministry
of Education’s High Immersive Programme introduced to improve English
proficiency of students through increased exposure in schools.

Project REAL is the collaboration between the Sabah State Education
Department (SSED) and RCKKP through a Note of Understanding (NOU)
signed on 21st July 2016. 3 primary schools were identified by Sabah State
Education Department (SSED) covering 3 rural districts namely SK Pekan, Kiulu,
SK St Edmund (M), Kota Belud and SK Kawang, Papar. Project REAL aims to
work with students from Primary 4, 5 and 6 and getting them ready for their
Primary Six (UPSR) Exam. REAL team visited and assessed the school’s English
environment and had discussion with the principals and English teachers.
The committee also have had several
meetings with the SSED to further discuss
on the implementation of the project. “In Phase 1 of Project

RCKKP also looked at enhancing the REAL a total of 380
English environment in the schools by dictionaries have been
creating English corners with English distributed to the
books, posters, audio visuals and also schools in October
implementation of English Speaking 2016.”
days in the school. RCKKP is also
collaborating with the State library to
bring the mobile library to these schools.
Together with the SSED, competitions will be organized between the 3 districts
on spelling, storytelling and public speaking.

Project benefit:
Over 870 children per year and 150 teachers

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involvement of
rotarians pearls

REAL COMMITTEE

1. Susan Chang – Chair until March 2017

2. Tulip Noorazyze – Vice Chair ( took over as Chair in April 2017)

3. Datin Phyllis Lo – Secretary

4. Joyce Lau – Vice Chair from April 2017

5. Carolyn Goh – Treasurer

6. Datuk Noni Said (RCKKP President)

}7. Datuk Suzannah Liaw (RCKKP President Elect)
8. Denise Chua

9. Datin Annie Chee P R and Publicity Team
10. Irene Chan

11. Eliza Goh

12. Mary Chung – assist with transportation

13. Fauziah Mat Noor - coordination with members

14. Dayang Rukiah – assist in cataloguing books

15. Yuen Mee – assist with members participation

PARTNER ORGANISATIONS &
THEIR ROLES

• Rotary clubs: Rotary Club of Taipei & - Monitor results and effectiveness of
RC Gombak implementation of the project
• Sabah District English Language Officers
• Private sector entities: Yayasan Kelab- - Visit the schools, Monitor school
Kelab Rotary Malaysia activities and results and to ensure
sustainability of the project
• Government agencies: • Council of Datuk Datuk Sabah
- Sabah State Education Department - Financial support of RM5,000
- Sabah District English Language • Rotary Club of Taipei
Officers - Financial support of US500
- University Sabah Malaysia • RC Gombak
- Financial support RM2,500
• NGOs: Council of Datuk Datuk Sabah - • University Malaysia Sabah
Financial support of RM5.000 - Cataloguing of books

• Sabah State Education Department
- Identify the schools and support the
whole project through their district
officers and school principals and
English teachers

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resources

Cost of the project: RM 30,000

How were funds raised?
- From other club funds and 7 donations = RM11,400
- Apply for grants with Pledges from YKKRM & Rotary Club Gombak - RM7,500
- Apply for grants and Pledges from MPWS RM10,000
- Raised funds during Installation dinner though selling of advertisements for the Souvenir booklet
Materials/equipment/tools used:
- Book shelves
- TV
- DVD player
- Books
- Cushions
- Floor Mats
How were they acquired?
Donations and purchases

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Number of

Number of 66Rotarians : Number of
Rotarians from spouses of

Rotary clubs: RCKK Pearls:
6 Participants 3
Others participants includes:
(SID) Number of participants
Number of family - Sabah International Dairies Bhd from partner
members: - Kimanis Food Industries Sdn Sdn Bhd organizations:
- Perfect Food Manufacturing (M)
15 150- TLS Marketing Sdn Bhd
- YHS Sdn Bhd

- Scholastic Books Sdn Bhd

Project REAL was
featured in the World
Roundup in April 2016
issue of The Rotarian

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