Accounts for 2009/2010

To all Rotaractors
I have been instructed to assist IPDRR Michael Choy formally close the accounts for his term of office.

If anyone has any expense claims for reimbursement or has paid for anything on behalf of the district and/or IPDRR Michael, please submit your expense claims to me directly within the next 7 days.

Also, I am consolidating all monies that have been handed over to IPDRR Michael during his term so as to do the P&L. All those who have passed any cash/cheques to him, please let me know the details (amount, purpose, date, etc.

IPP Leslie PT Sim
Immediate Past DRC
Dist Interact Chairman, 2010-2011
Director(Singapore), YEP 2010-2011

Greetings from DRR Chun Keong

Hi all!

This is District Rotaract Representative Chun Keong. How have you all been? I realise that the District Blog has not been updated and is a little outdated. Do give us some time to remedy this. For now, enjoy Rotaracting!!!

Yours-in-Rotaract,
Toh Chun Keong
District Rotaract Representative 2010/2011
Rac Singapore East

hApPY bIrTHdAy

Wishing our dear IPDRR Wee "HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!" from all Rotaractors in D3310...

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DRR 2010/2011

As DRR Michael is away on biz, it is my pleasure to announce that the DRR for 2010-2011 is - ZR Toh Chun Keong of RAC Singapore East.

CK (as he is affectionately called) is the current ZR for Singapore (Zone 3) and his primary motivation & objective in taking on this office is to try to rectify the lethargy and lack of interest in Rotaract in the district (especially in the community-based clubs). His vision is to make Rotaract interesting, meaningful & useful to Rotaractors in D3310 - to revive Rotaract to the good old days when Rotaract events like Dist Assemblies, Dist Conferences were "sold out" events months ahead. When Zonal Meetings were always full house and "standing room only" and Rotaract events saw entire clubs turning up !!!

Please join me in congratulating CK for his leadership, courage, passion & belief in Rotaract. Let's give him our fullest support. To start things moving, just drop him a line to give him your thoughts and ideas on how to make Rotaract "Relevant" to today's youths & young working adults - ck7146@singnet.com.sg

Leslie PT Sim
President, RC Singapore Centennial 2009/2010
District Rotaract Chairman 2009/2010
Director (Singapore), Youth Exchange Programme 2009/2010

2009/2010 RI PRESIDENTIAL CITATION

All clubs are reminded that the deadline for submission of 2009/2010 RI PRESIDENTIAL CITATION is 31st March 2010.

The submission form can be downloaded from RI website:


ZR's please alert clubs in your respective zones.

Leslie PT Sim
Dist Rotaract Chairman 2009/2010

BEST ROTARACT CLUB PROJECT AWARD

FINAL CALL FOR ROTARACT CLUBS TO SUBMIT THEIR PROJECTS FOR THIS AWARD.
Closing date for submission is 31st March 2010.

For further details, please contact DRR Mike or your respective ZR's.

Leslie PT Sim
DRC 2009/2010

ROTASIA 2010

ROTASIA is a conference of all the Rotaract members from South East Asia, particularly Zone 5 and Zone 6 of Rotary International. This is an opportunity for all Rotaractors from South East Asia to come together, celebrate, interact, and enjoy Rotaract fellowship.

ROTASIA 2010 will be held in India and the rates is as attached.
Hurry, hurry and register!

Support Xiajun's awesome design

ATTENTION ALL SINGAPORE ROTARACTORS & INTERACTORS

PP Lillian Chiang’s daughter (XIAJUN) has designed a really nice qibao (see attached).

Her design has been shortlisted into the last 8 positions in the “Qibao with a Modern Twist” fashion design competition.

This design competition is held at Orchard Central (Level 1).

So if you are in the Orchard Road area anytime, please support her wonderful creation by going there to fill up the voting form – Design # 5.

APRRC & RYLA 2010

DRR 10/11 Nominations are open!

Dear fellow Rotaractors of District 3310,

I am pleased to announce that the nominations for DRR10/11 are open. I would like to invite Rotaractors who are interested to serve the District on a higher level to apply.

Below is the list of criteria required for the positionof DRRE, with reference to the past nominations and election of DRRE, as listed in the MOP. Kindly read through and understand the requirements before applying.

I hope that clubs will take care in choosing the nominees and vote wisely once it is open.

1. DRRE election time-line :

Closing Date for nominations - 15th Feb 2010

(Kindly email form, nomination AND supporting letter to drr3310@gmail.com )
- Forms can be obtained through your Zonal Representatives

- Circulation of eligible CVs to all Presidents/Secretaries for voting by all clubs

In the event of a walk-over due to only one nomination,there will be no balloting.

2. Selection of DRR-elect through Ballot-by-Mail Procedure
ONE vote per club. Members of the club have to unanimously agree on the same candidate.

3. Qualifications and criteria of DRR-Elect

* Must have served 1 full term as club president of a Rotaract club (to have some proven experience running a club). This does not include District Board membership as a qualifying criteria since running a project or some projects is different from running a club.

* Be a member in a functioning club in good standing that has no outstanding indebtedness to District.

* Be younger than 29 years old as of 1st July, sothat he/she is not older than 30 years old when taking over as DRR and therefore can serve as IPDRR no later than age 31.

* Should have been nominated by his/her home club (as a sign of support) as well as other club from another zone (to get support from the other parts of the district).

* Demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office of DRR.

* Must demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties,and responsibilities of DRR.

4. Attributes of DRR- Elect
A DRR, at the time of taking office, must have completed 2 years of membership in one or more clubs and have actively attended the District Rotaract Assemblies and Conferences. DRR also should:

* Possess the esteem and confidence of his/her own club.

* Be a high business or professional standing, with executive ability demonstrated in the conduct of their businesses and professions.

* Have their business or professional work well organized that they can give the time necessary to carry out Rotaract work.

* Have a thorough knowledge of Rotaract, its purposes, object,and constitutional documents.

* Be able to discuss any phase of Rotaract in a convincing manner and convey information articulately.

5. Duties of DRRE during the year preceding taking office as DRR

* Be given specific responsibilities by the DRR in connectionwith district committees or district organisation.

* Be invited by DRR to attend as an observer all district meetings.

* Be considered by DRR for assignment to participate inthe program of the district conference and assembly.

Yours In Rotaract,

Michael Choy

District Rotaract Representative 09/10

RI District 3310

Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei

FOUNDATION OF ROTARY CLUBS IN SINGAPORE FLAG DAY

ROTARACTORS NEEDED FOR FOUNDATION OF ROTARY CLUBS IN SINGAPORE FLAG DAY

Date: Sat 27^th March 2010

Volunteers needed: a few hundred volunteers

Target: to raise $100K

The Foundation of Rotary Clubs (S) Ltd has been allocated a Flag Day by the National Council of Social Services on Saturday, 27^th March 2010.

This is only the third time for the Foundation to raise funds through a Flag Day. They hope to raise $100,000 to defray the expenses incurred by the community projects under the Foundation of Rotary Clubs (S) Ltd - the Rotary Family Service Centre and Ayer Rajah Students’ Care Centre. Annually, the Foundation incurs almost a million dollars for these community projects. Despite government subsidy, we rely heavily on public donations to keep on doing the good work.

All Rotaractors in Singapore (both tertiary & community-based) are strongly urged to render your support and assistance in this Flag Day – as a “Family of Rotary”.

RAC Club Presidents & Community Service Directors:

Please contact ZR C.K. Toh or DRR Michael Choy if you are able to activate your club members for this Flag Day.

Advanced RYLA

Advanced RYLA (A-RYLA) is a "proto-type". At the moment, there is a group in the States that is experimenting a similar program.

A-RYLA is program by youth for youth. Unlike RYLA where Rotarians organised everything, including conducting course content, A-RYLA encourages graduates of past RYLAs to organise and facilitate sessions as follow up to their breakthroughs from previous RYLA Camps.

In other words, A-RYLA is about them (the youth), with them organising program they want for themselves. Rotarians act only as mentors and resource facilitators.

 

Registration is now open!!!    Advanced Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (A-RYLA) 2009 (District 3310 - Malacca, Johor and Singapore) 19, 20 and 21 March 2010 at ITE College East, 10 Simei Avenue, Singapore 486047 Organised by: Interact Club of ITE College East, Singapore Supported by: Rotary E-Club of 3310 & Rotary Club of Johor Centennial Programme Day 1   (half day from 2pm onwards) Opening Ceremony Reacquainting with one another Team bonding through formation of groups “Am I A Team Player?” Inspirational Talk “Planning as a Team to be a Leader” Day 2   (full day of activities) Trekking to the Beach “Leading the Pack as a Team” – Teambuilding Games and Activities Showtime! – Rediscovering your talents! Day 3   (half day till 12.30pm) High Elements – Beyond Limits Sharing your experiences Debrief Closing ceremony 3days/2nights with full board accommodation S$ 130.00 or RM 320.00  per participant S$ cheque payable to Rotary E-Club of 3310 RM cheque payable to Rotary Club of Johor Centennial For further information about ARYLA, please contact:  PP Fancy Tan , Rotary Club of Johor Centennial Add: No.27, Jalan Muhibah, Serene Park, 80300 Johor Bahru HP: 019-7789105  Office: 07-3313516   Fax: 07-3313519 Email: fancie69@yahoo. com.sg CP CHEW Ban Seng, Rotary E-Club of 3310 Add: c/o Rotary Family Service Centre, Block 346,  Clementi Avenue 5 #01-10, Singapore 120346 HP: (65) 91869763  Email: eclub3310@gmail. com Ms Devaki Suppramaniam (Teacher Advisor) Interact Club of ITE College East, ITE College East, 10 Simei Ave, Singapore 486047 HP: (65) 97651573  Email: devaki_suppramaniam @ite.edu. sg   First come first served. Maximum capacity: 60 participants!

APRRC 2009

Several Rotary Clubs have informed me that they will be sponsoring their Rotaractors for APRRC 2009 (22-25 Nov 2009).

I wish to remind all Rotaract Clubs which are getting this sponsorship from their Rotary Clubs for this Rotaract mega event that they are required to utilise the full sum of the sponsorship /subsidy strictly for this APRRC 2009 conference only. No portion from this sponsorship/subsidy is to kept by the club or channeled for other purposes.

Based on the input from various Rotaractors, the organizing committee has decided to create a special “TRANSFERABLE DAY PASS” which can be used without restriction by any Rotaractor from the same club throughout the event.

This Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference is indeed a rare and wonderful opportunity for Rotaractors in our district to experience the truly international aspect of Rotaract - beyond their club or even district level.

To date, more than 400 Rotaractors have registered from over 20 countries including Australia, China, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE & the USA.

The organizing committee has been working very hard to bring this prestigious Rotaract mega event since they won the right to host this conference in Singapore when they bidded for it in Bali last year.

The theme for this 3-Day Conference is LEARN,GROW,SERVE and special emphasis has been placed on the exciting mix of international fellowship, community service and professional development with ample opportunities for socializing and making new friends. As they say in Rotaract – ”There are no strangers in Rotaract, only friends whom you have not met !!!”

Other unique components of this APRRC 2009 include:

1.    The  D3310 District Conference has been incorporated into this event

2.    All clubs attending APRRC 2009 qualifies for Presidential Citation

3.    Special pricing for D3310 Rotaractors

4.    Heavily subsidised rate for Singapore-based Rotaractors

5.    Surplus funds will be channeled to help Rotaractors and Rotaract programmes

A SPECIAL AUCTION WILL BE CONDUCTED DURING THE PASAR MALAM SEGMENT TO RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT DISASTERS IN TAIWAN, INDONESIA & PHILIPPINES.

This APRRC 2009 is the biggest Rotaract event to happen in our district in many years. The last one was when PDRR Yeo Swan Chin organized the Rotaract Pre-Convention during the RI Rotary Convention in Singapore in the 1990’s…

The next “big one” may not come again for a quite some time yet.

Leslie PT Sim

District Rotaract Chairman

NEW GENERATIONS - October 2009 Newsletter

Celebrate vocational service in October

Throughout October, Vocational Service Month, Interactors, Rotaractors, and RYLA participants are encouraged to initiate vocational service activities. Vocational service entails promoting the highest ethical standards in all occupations, recognizing the worthiness of all useful occupations, and contributing your vocational talents to meeting your community's needs.

During this month, consider performing one or more of the following activities:

• Present on vocational service at your next Interact or Rotaract club meeting.
• Recognize someone in the community who exemplifies outstanding professional achievement while maintaining high ethical standards.
• Hold a career fair or vocational training workshop during your next RYLA event, and invite local professionals to give presentations on their career paths.
• Develop a mentoring program between Rotarians and youth program participants.
  Learn more about Rotary's involvement in vocational service.

Celebrate World Interact Week, 2-8 November

Join Interactors around the world 2-8 November to celebrate World Interact Week 2009. Every year, Interact clubs and their sponsor Rotary clubs are encouraged to celebrate the founding of the first Interact club on 5 November 1962 by participating in joint projects.

Get recognition for your club's activities by submitting the World Interact Week Celebration Recognition Entry Form to RI by 15 December.

Make the most of your overseas donation

If Interact or Rotaract clubs in your district are interested in sending donated goods overseas, the World Community Service (WCS) program may be able to help. Clubs can ensure that their efforts are successful by reviewing the Donations-in-Kind Information Sheets:

• Beneficiaries: Planning for Success
• Donors: Planning for Success
• Project Planning Tips
• Project Follow-up: An Important Final Step

Clubs looking to work with an organization can review the Donations-in-Kind Organizations List. Contact WCS staff for additional advice and resources at international.service@rotary.org.

Register for Rotary-UN Day

On 7 November, about 1,500 people, including Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, and United Nations leaders, will attend Rotary-UN Day in New York City.

Organized by RI representatives to the UN, the day will feature panel discussions on water, literacy, health, and youth. Speakers from the United Nations, Rotary, and other nongovernmental organizations will discuss humanitarian programs and provide insight into the more than 60-year relationship between Rotary and the UN.

The program will also include a youth panel featuring a speaker from Interact and Rotaract, who will each present a 10-minute description of a hands-on international club project.

Register and learn more at www.riunday.org. All registration forms must be submitted by 23 October. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Interact and Rotaract club mailing

Watch your mailboxes for the Interact and Rotaract club mailing! This month, all Interact and Rotaract club presidents, sponsor Rotary club presidents, and district Interact and Rotaract chairs and representatives will be sent information and forms to assist clubs in carrying out a successful and productive year.

Join us at the Concert to End Polio

Rotary International is teaming up with violin virtuoso and polio survivor Itzhak Perlman and the world-renowned New York Philharmonic to present the Concert to End Polio, a benefit performance supporting the global effort to eradicate this disabling, sometimes fatal, childhood disease.

The one-night-only performance will be held on 2 December at 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.rotary.org/endpolioconcert.

New Generations in the news

In September, the RI Web site featured several articles on Rotaract and RYLA in celebration of New Generations Month:
Rotaract paves the way into Rotary
Rotaract meeting spotlights feats, fun
Top 10 reasons for attending the International RYLA
The September issue of Interactive also featured news and video related to youth and young adult programs.

Learn more about Rotary's New Generations.

Upcoming events

39th Convention Nationale Rotaract FranceToulon, France9-11 October

This annual meeting is hosted by Rotaractors from District 1700 (Andorra; part of France). Hundreds of French Rotaractors are expected to attend. Learn more. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty17 October On this day since 1987, people of all backgrounds have renewed their commitment to eradicating poverty and supporting those in need around the world. Learn more.

6th Annual Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC)
Singapore 22-25 November

This meeting is hosted by Rotaractors in District 3310 (Brunei; Malaysia; Singapore). The organizers are expecting hundreds of Rotaractors from around the Pacific Rim to attend. The event's theme is "Learn. Grow. Serve." Learn more.

2010 South Asia Rotaract ConferenceAurangabad India 28-31 January

This meeting is hosted by Rotaractors from District 3132. Hundreds of Rotaractors from across South Asia are expected to attend. Learn more.

EDITORS:

Kate Hoeppel, Senior Coordinator
ryla@rotary.org

Annahita Ghaboussi, Program Coordinator
interact@rotary.org

Haris Sofradzija, Program Coordinator
rotaract@rotary.org

Youth Activities, RI Programs DivisionRotary International
www.rotary.org

September is New Generations Month

A good time to renew, reinforce & rejoice the relationship with your sponsoring Rotary club.

Attend their club meeting and do a short presentation on your recent projects and Year Plan perhaps would be a great idea. Join their project (if any). Go bowling or a game of golf with your Rotarians. Invite your Rotarians to your club meeting or event. Organise a BBQ for socializing and fellowship with your Rotarians.

For those who attended the Rotaract District Assembly, have you submitted your Year Plan and Budget to your sponsoring Rotary Club yet? This would be an opportune time to do so.

Don’t forget to include your budget request for their kind sponsorship for the 2 key Rotaract events i.e. the Rotaract District Assembly & the Rotaract District Conference (which will be held in conjunction with the largest Rotaract event in Singapore this year – the Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC 2009).

Over 500 Rotaractors from more than 12 countries are expected to attend. Don’t you want to be there too to make new friends from Australia, Brunei, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, U.S., etc…

Advance RYLA 2009

Attention to all ex-RYLA delegates,

It is time to evolve in the upcoming Advance RYLA on 25, 26 and 27 September 2009 at ITE College East, 10 Simei Avenue, Singapore. This event is organised by Interect Club of ITE College East, Singapore and supported by Rotary E-Club of 3310 and Rotary Club of Johor Centennial.

If you have attended at least one RYLA camp previously, and are aged between 16 and 30, you may apply to this youth programme. This programme will give you an opportunity to evolve into a leader with superior interpersonal skills, evolve to be a better team player, build up physical abilities, make at least 50 new friends and so on...

Itenarary as below:

Day 1 (from 2pm onwards)

Opening Ceremony
Reacquainting with one another
Team bonding through formation of groups
“Am I A Team Player?”
Inspirational Talk
“Planning as a Team to be a Leader”

Day 2

Trekking to the Beach
“Leading the Pack as a Team” – Teambuilding
Games and Activities
Showtime! – Rediscovering your talents!

Day 3 ( half day till 12.30pm)

High Elements – Beyond Limits
Sharing your experiences
Debrief Closing ceremony

Hurry up and register before 14 September 2009. For interested participants, please contact sponsoring Rotary club or click here for more informations.

RDA 2009/2010- Zone 1&3

Rotaract District Assembly 2009/2010 were held on 1st August 2009 in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore for Zone 1 & 3. Thumbs up to the organizing committee as the assembly went very well. Pictures speaks a thousand words. For those who were unable to join us, here's a dose down the memory lane.

a very motivational speech given by DG Datuk Latiff Saruggi

an inspiring speech by DRR Michael Choy after installed by DG Datuk Latiff


DRR Michael Choy and his district team 2009/2010

District awards were presented to respective clubs from Zone 1&3:

District Outstanding Community Service Project Award: RAC Singapore West

District Outstanding Rotaract Family Award: RAC Singapore West

Congratulations RAC Singapore West!

Last but not least, workshop for Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers and Directors were conducted before the assembly ends.

Rotaract District Assembly 09/10

Coming for RDA 09/10 this Saturday at Ngee Ann Polytechnic?
Just follow the map below and you'll be there.
Opening will be held at LT26 which is near Block 25, and classroom sessions will be held at Block 56. See you there!

Rotaract District Assembly 09/10

Let's 'LEARN, GROW, SERVE' together at the upcoming Rotaract District Assembly (RDA) that is to be held on 1st August 2009 at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

The program for the Assembly is as below:

0900 Welcome Address by Emcee
0905 Opening Address by OC
0910 Toasting
0915 Roll Call
0920 Speech by Guest of Honor, DG Datuk Md Latip
0925 Awards/recognition by Outgoing DRR
0935 Outgoing DRR Speech, Year End Report
0940 Incoming DRR and District Board Installation
0950 Incoming DRR Speech, Year Plan presentation
0955 Introduction to trainers and briefing for breakouts
1000 Tea Break
1015 Breakout Session Part 1
1130 Lunch
1300 Breakout Session Part 2
1500 End of Training, Fellowship

Breakout sessions as follows:
1) PETS (President Elects Training Session)
2) SETS (Secretary Elects Training Session)
3) Treasurer
4) Club Service
5) Community Service
6) Professional Development
7) International Service

Price per club: S$200
*Please be reminded to relay this to your sponsoring Rotary Club, this is one of the 3 events (RDA, RDC, RYLA) that they are required to cater for in their New Generations budget.*

Training and guidance that will be provided to all BOD during the assembly, would develop leaders of tomorrow to continue serve under Rotary to the less fortunate. 'The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands'. See you there!

*NOTE: Club Presidents, please RSVP to ZR Chun Keong regarding your club’s attendance so that we can cater for lunch. His contact is ck7146@singnet.com.sg.

A Very Warm Welcome from DRR Michael Choy

Dear all Rotaractors of District 3310,

A very Happy New Rotary/Rotaract Year to all of you! I'm sure you are excited about the new year of 2009/2010 as we embark on a new Rotaract journey of learning and service. This year's theme is "Learn, Grow, Serve", which we shall focus on improving ourselves professional and personally so that we can better serve our community.

We also see the milestone for District 3310 as we successfully bidded for the Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference in Bali last year. It is going to be an exciting experience in November 2009 with Rotaractors from over 16 different countries coming together in Singapore to enjoy a time of fellowship, learning, cultural exchange and international understanding. I urge all Rotaractors in the District to take part in this first-ever Multi-District event, either as a participant or part of the organising committee. It is a chance not to be missed!

Amidst the economy downturn and the impending H1N1 flu situation, let us not forget as Rotaractors to continue to serve and lend a hand to the less fortunate. As the Rotary theme for the year is "The Future of Rotary Is In Your Hands", I strongly believe one of the aspects of the future of Rotary is us Rotaractors.

Taking on the role of a leader in the club is a challenging task indeed, but with proper training and guidance, I believe we can all excel and become the leaders of tomorrow. The upcoming Rotaract District Assembly is a mandatory event for all Board of Directors to acquire the skills and knowledge to better serve the club. It will be held in Ngee Ann Polytechnic on 1st August 2009. For those in Zone 2 and 4 who are saving up for APRRC, fret not as the District Team will organise Zonal level Assemblies to cater for decentralised training.

Meanwhile, let me present to you the District Team of the year 2009/2010. This year's structure differs from past years as we adopt a structure similar to the Rotary's District Leadership Plan structure, seperating Club Service into Membership Development, Public Relations and Administration (run by the Zonal Representatives). Thus we focus more on membership recruitment and retention, as well as raising Rotaract's profile to the public. At the same time, all other service avenues will fall under Service Projects (community service, international service, professional development).

Michael Choy District Rotaract Representative drr3310@gmail.com	Wee Yik Chuang Immediate Past District Rotaract Representative weeyikchuang@yahoo.com
Liau Xin Yi District Hon. Secretary chatty_xinyi@hotmail.com	Yancy Ong District Hon. Treasurer yancyong@hotmail.com
Ng Fue Yin Blog Director psst_yin@yahoo.com
Sharon Heng Zone 1 Representative sharon_0427g@hotmail.com	Randy Chong Zone 2 Representative randy@1borneo.com
Toh Chun Keong Zone 3 Represetative ck7146@singnet.com.sg	Sorensen Lau Zone 4 Representative sorensen.lau@gmail.com
Peggy Lee Membership Development/Public Relations pegleeps@hotmail.com	Lee Guoxing Service Projects guoxing@rotaryfoundationsing.org

I wish all the clubs a Happy New Rotary Year and many successful projects ahead!

Yours-in-Rotaract

Michael Choy

District Rotaract Representative 2009/2010

RAC Raffles City

RI District 3310