49th Multiple District 308 Lions Convention, Ipoh (29th April-2nd May 2011)

It is Convention time again for the MD308 Lions....

This time, Lions from the four Districts A1, A2, B1 and B2 meet in Ipoh from the 29th April to the 2nd May..

Guest of Honour was the Sultan of Perak Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Paduka Seri Sultan Azlan Shah who praised the Lions by saying "The humanitarian services rendered by the club members are a beacon of hope that have illuminated many lives engulfed by darkness".

The Sultan of Perak Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Paduka Seri Sultan Azlan Shah

Highlight of the event was the District Dinner when the District Governors bestowed their Service Awards to the deserving clubs...

Our very own Lions Club of Kuching Ixora received the "Excellent Club" Award including a "Planning Award" patch...

Left to Right : District Chairperson Eric Tan, President Elect Jodie Sim, District Governor Augustine Ngu, President Alvin Sia and Immediate Past President Julie Chong

Ixorians who include President Alvin Sia, President Elect Jodie Sim, Past International Director Ellis Suiryati, Region 1 Chairperson Judy Kho, Immediate Past President Julie Chong and District Chairperson Eric Tan participated in this memorable event....

Left to Right : President Elect Jodie Sim, District Chairperson Eric Tan, President Alvin Sia, Immediate Past President Julie Chong

Left to Right : President Alvin Sia, Past International Director Hjh. Ellis Suriyati, Immediate Past President Julie Chong, President Elect Jodie Sim

What a 'perfect moment' to end a memorable fiscal year...

HIP HIP HOORAY IXORIANS!!!!!

ROAR ROAR ROAR!!

Coming up SOON!!!

A sneak peak in what happened at the Ipoh 49th MD 308 Lions Convention....

Ixorians Giving Back to Mother Nature

A busy Sunday for the Ixora Lions and Leos of SMK Jalan Arang as we all woke up early to participate in the Recycle Care Project...

Lions in attendance included...

1. Lion Albert Lai (Organizing Chairperson)
2. Lion Albert Lai (Co-Organizing Chairperson)
3. Lion Jodie Sim
4. Lion Molly Yet
5. Lion Sim Kuang Boon
6. Lion Judy Kho (Region 1 Chairperson)
7. Lion Yeo Kim Teck
8. Lion Cynthia Maria Zehnder

Friends of Lions included....

1. Marianne Tra Anchang
2. Cliff Jude Zehnder
3. Jayden Yap
4. Kho Yap Leong

Contributing Lions

1. Lion Margaret Law (Ixorian)
2. Lion Clara Sim (Ixorian)
3. Lion Sheila Kho (Lions Club of Kuching City)

Leo Faculty Advisors

1. Dora Teo
2. Kong Chiew Hsia

Lions led by President Elect Jodie Sim drove to homes of Lions and friends of Lions to collect heavy recyclables like TV, computers, fridges, washing machines, ovens, and other heavy stuff...

The Organizing Chairperson of this event is Lion Albert Lai, who is assisted by President Alvin Sia....

Before the BIG DAY... the Organizing Chairperson, Co-Organizing Chairperson and some committee members spread the news about the event by going to electrical shops and distribute flyers....

Ixorian Lions also advertised the event in newspapers.....

On the day itself, there was a picnic of all sorts for Leos and Lions....

Jelly, Egg Sandwiches, Biscuits and Ice Lemon Tea FOR ALL...

Lion Clara Sim sponsored lunch for all the Leos.. Truely a generous Lion.... A vote of thanks is in order...

President Alvin Sia hosted luncheon packs for the Lions....

Kudos and thanks!!

At the end of the day, 4 van loads of "junk" were transported to the recycle centre and we managed to collect a total sum of RM916 worth of recyclables... And all the proceeds will be donated to charity...

Indeed, a beautiful sunny Sunday....

Recycle Care Project - Clear Waste, Change Lifes

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As promised... The IXORIANS have been planning something BIG for the month of APRIL...

In answer to International President's call "To Protect our Planet" and "Shine a Light on Giving" to the needy and distressed and be "A Beacon of Hope" to the community.......

THE LIONS CLUB OF KUCHING IXORA is organizing a RECYCLE CARE PROJECT on 17th April 2011 at the Civic Centre Car Park from 9.00am to 3.00pm.....

Proceeds from the project will be donated to charity....

Interested????

We invite you to join us and Lions around the world in recognizing the need to recycle and protect our planet...

Here's a step by step guide on how to participate in this project....

Step 1....

Collect all the recyclable items and deliver them to our booth on the 17th April 2011... Please separate the recyclables into their different categories....

Step 2....

BIG and HEAVY items?? Fret not... Just call us and we will send someone to pick them up for you...

It's just as easy as that...

Here's our pamphlet for more information on what to recycle and who to call...

"We know the science, we see the threat, and we know the time for action is NOW"

-Arnold Schwarzenegger-

So what are you waiting for?? Join us in our RECYCLE CARE PROJECT... And together WE make the world a better place...

Kuching Leo Youth Leadership Camp (17th-19th December 2010)

The Leo Calender would not be complete without a Leo Camp....

A three-day leadership camp was successfully organized at the Batu Kawah Agricultural Park, from 17th to 18th December. Kudos to Organizing Chairperson President Andrew Chioh of the Lions Club of Kuching Metro and his committee.

Amidst the tranquil and scenic surrounding of the camp site, the Leos went back to the basics of

• Leadership
• Teamwork

Highlight of the camp was the Leo/Lion Fellowship on 18th December.

Food was good and so was the entertainment that followed. The Leos and Lions were kept in stitches by the antics and comic sketches of the camp participants.

Braving the drizzle, a camp fire sing-along ended the function.......

Good night to the campers and the Lions drove home...... Leaving the Leos in the good hands of the Camp Committee....

*Photos compliments of Z2C Sim Siaw Ching

We're Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year!!!!!

18 days overdue..... Hehe!!!

Now what has happened since the last post???

Look out for new post and the new layout of the Ixora Blog!!!

What's a new year without new resolutions..........

and a new Lionistic look????

Lots of LOVE..... The Ixorians....

Bringing Joy Xmas Project 2010 (11th December 2010)

The St. Joseph's Parish Centre was a hive of activity as Lions and Friends of Lions sorted and packed food rations for distribution to 50 needy families.

This year, Organizing Chairperson Ln. Jodie Sim raised the target up a notch; from 38 families to 50 families. This, she successfully carried out with the assistance of Co-Organizing Chairperson Ln. Terence Chuo and committee.

In line with District Governor's criteria, that is to promote IT literacy, the project as well as the sourcing of pledges and sponsorship from members, families and friends was done through Facebook.

To make this project relevant to the needs of the community and in tandem with the District Governor's theme "Service with Action", the beneficiaries of the project were recommended by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; whose main goal was to help the needy.

What is Christmas without "Caroling"?

Twelve choir members from the Holy Trinity Parish Youth Ministry sang and touched the hearts of beneficiaries as well as the Lions. Truly a blessed Christmas!!

HO!! HO!! HO!!

Jingle Bells!! Jingle bells!! Jingle All The Way!!

In line with International President Sidney L. Scruggs III Special Service Action Campaign; "Relieving the Hunger", Ixorian Lions drove to another district; treaded rickety board walks to deliver a month's supply of food rations....

All this done in the hot afternoon sun...

Truly "Shining a Light on Giving"...

So, fellow Lions and Friends of Lions, "Shine a Light on Giving" and be that little "Beacon of Hope" in the life of others.

When we have many....

many....

many.....

many little "Beacons of Hope", we will light up the world....

Just as a mighty river trickles from a little spring;

A blazing fire from a tiny spark;

The journey of a lifetime with a first step;

Be that spring......

Be that spark.....

Take that step...

And be a "Beacon of Hope"

Workshop on Fundraising and Communication (7th-9th December 2010)

"Fundraising is not about money!!"

"It is a warm-hearted affair...."

"People give to people...."

"Make your donor your friend...."

"People give because...."

"People don't give because...."

A three step process...

Open HEART....Open MIND.... open CHEQUE BOOK

These are some of the ideas shared at the Workshop for Fundraising and Communication held on the 7th, 8th and 9th December 2010 at the Islamic Information Centre.

Ln. Cynthia Maria Zehnder and Friend of Lions Marianne Tra attended this workshop to represent Lions Club of Kuching Ixora.

The workshop was an interactive one and therefore was a good platform for exchange of ideas.

The speakers really know their stuff and were very convincing.

Ms. Ann Woo

Mr. Nigel Jones

Meeting old friends!!

Making new friends!!