Lions Clubs International District 308-A2

DG BC Sim Parting Message as DG

2009-07-09T09:00:00.000-07:00

To-day is my last day as District Governor , FY2008-2009.

I am happy to report that Our District has GREAT FELLOWSIP, PROVIDED NUMEROUS SERVICES TO COMMUNITY, LESS PRIVILEGED & NEEDY & GREAT ACHIEVEMENT IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ESPECIALLY DISTRICT WEBSITE during my year as District Governor.

But I am sad to report that we have a NEGATIVE MEMBERSHIP GROWTH OF 40. Hopefully with this housekeeping & cleaning exercises, we will have good positive growth in FY 2009-2010. Lets work hand in hand to achieve this GOAL.

May I take this opportunity to thank all our present and past District Leaders for their guidance during my tenure of office as District Governor.

To my team members, Cabinet Officers, Club Presidents, BOD and Lions members, my family and I appreciate your support given to me and your hard work to bring cheers to the community, needy and less privileged in FY 2008-2009. Your warm hospitality, fellowship and friendship shower on me will be my life time sweet memory.

Not forgetting our lovely Leo members in our District. You all have done well in Club Administration & service projects in FY 2008-2009. Your Love showered on me during Leo Forum in Santubong Kuching Resort in June 6-8 has really touched me. Wish all school going Leo members excel in your studies. For those working Leos, set your goal & purpose in life, plan & I am sure, you will make it one day. Always remember to express your LOVE to your loved ones. Don’t wait, please.

My parting words are simple.

We, lions members, are ever ready to provide NEEDED SERVICES. Please continue the good work .

Remember, if you have LOVE in abundance, you sure will have WEALTH & SUCCESS.

Let’s join hands to support DG Karen Koh to ensure a blessed and better Lionistic year 2009-2010 for Our beloved District..

I love you all. Cheers!

God bless

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BC Sim 沈文全

District Governor 總監 2008-2009

Dated this 10^th day of July, 2009.

DG’s Monthly Message – 1 July 2009

2009-06-30T09:00:00.000-07:00

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

June 2009

DISTRICT LEO FORUM 2009
Date: 6 – 8 June 2009

District Leo Forum 2009 was held in Santubong Kuching Resort from 6-8 June. It was attended by 452 Leo members, 10 Faculty/Leo Advisors and 22 Lions members.

Congratulation to organising Chairperson, Leo Kelvin Ang and his team for putting up a successful Leo Forum. To whose Lions who have helped in one way or other, are highly appreciated . Special thanks go to Lion Daniel Lim of L C Sandakan Selingan for helping out in SECURITY COMMITTEE AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE of Leo Forum.

REGION TWO FELLOWSHIP WITH DG IN SIBU
Date: 13 June 2009

Happy to note the improvement of Lions Presidents in their Public Speaking and glad to note in their reports that numerous services have been provided to the Community, Needy and Less - privileged, we have great fellowship i that evening.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT AND FELLOWSHIP WITH DG IN KAPIT
Date: 14 June 2009

Tree planting and donation of books were carried out in the afternoon together with Assistant Minister in chief Minister’s office YB Larry Sng in SK Kapit. Thereafter, we have an enjoyable fellowship evening with Kapit Lions.

REGION 5 Lions Clubs, LC RANAU AND LC KOTA BELUD OF ZONE 15 FELLOWSHIP WITH DG IN KOTA KINABALU
Date: 19 June 2009

It was a fun filled nite with live band in attendance. Good crowd with good food & music that Lions were seen enjoyed in dancing and great fellowship.

COMMUNITY PROJECT AND FELLOWSHIP WITH DG IN LAHAD DATU
Date: 20 June 2009

2 Clubs in Lahad Datu visited PUSAT PEMULIHAN DALAM KOMUNITI, Lahad Datu to present small food parcels to all Special Children in the centre. Glad to report L C Lahad Datu Mandarin has been associated with this project for past 9 years. Lion Kapitan Stanley Chin has played an important role in this long term project.

ZONE 14 KENINGAU, TENOM & LAWAS LIONS FELLOWSHIP WITH DG
Date: 26 June 2009

Great fellowship during the evening, 3 PIOs namely, Mary Law, William Tan & James Teo , together with Lions from Kuching, Kota Kinabalu join the participating Clubs & all are having great fun. Students from Tzu Chi University, Taiwan also joined in the fellowship.

ZONE 14 RURAL COMMUNITY & HEALTH SERVICE
Date: 26 - 27 June 2009

Lions from hosting Clubs in Tenom, Keningau together with students from Tzu Chi University, Lions & friends from LC KK Sutera, Lawas, Miri & Kuching participated in abovestated event.

Services provided including, hair cut, giving away spectacles for people with long sighted problem, medical & dental. Goodies are given to all Children present, the villages are given sugar, bread & other food items.

Great fellowship between Lions & Kampong residents during the evening. We put up in classrooms with own sleeping bag. Its tough but with lots of fun & laughter.

Many vehicles were damaged but all participants are taking it very positive & all are looking forward to the next RURAL SERVICE PROJECT. We learned a few good lessons & we will do better & more professional in future. Cheers to the Tenom 4x4 Team & Friends of KK Sutera, without them, the trip would not be possible. Special thanks also went to Dr. Tan Tsu Kun & his hard working team. We are happy to report all participants had arrived home safely, Thank God. Should there be any shortcoming or inconvenience caused, kindly accept my sincere apology. Participants, you all are great & brave people. I love you all.

MEMBERSHIP

	GROWTH	RE-INSTATE	TRANSFER	DROP	NET GROWTH/(Drop)
Jul ‘08	28	3	1	19	13
Aug	30	3	1	12	22
Sept	82	3	1	33	53
Oct	104	3	1	40	68
Nov	116	3	1	47	73
Dec	118	3	1	53	69
Jan’09	164	3	1	81	87
Feb	173	3	1	89	88
Mac	175	3	1	104	75
Apr	179	3	1	119	64
May	183	3	1	171	16
June	185	5	10	240	(40)

District 308-A2 Total Clubs 72 Total Members 1,751

I will give my parting message on 10 July, the last day as your DISTRICT GOVENOR. Check it out then.

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DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG’s Monthly Message – 1 June 2009

2009-06-03T02:06:00.001-07:00

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

May 2009

ANNIVERSARY CUM FUND RAISING DINNER OF LC BAU
2 May 2009
It was well attended by Local Residents of Bau, Lions members from Region One and State Dignitary YB Peter Nansian was there to grace the Occasion.

DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2009 IN KOTA KINABALU
16 May 2009
Well participated by 111 Lions in District 308-A2. IPDG Dr. George Kunjan represented DG as Guest of Honour for the said conference.

LIONS CONVENTION OF DISTRICT-381, GUANG DONG, CHINA
16 - 18 May 2009
ID Ellis Suriyati and I attended the Convention in China. It was successfully carried out and DG Jeff Huang received International Award Presented by ID Ellis.

DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2009 IN BINTULU
23 May 2009
In total, 105 Lions participated actively in the Conference. All are urged to support DGE Karen to enable her to achieve all her Goals & ensure an even more active & successful lionistic year ahead.

19^THANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF LC KUCHING NORTH
30 May 2009

It was celebrated in a small but cosy, solemn way . During the evening, unsung hero, PP Dr. Chan Tiang Ho was presented with IP Certificate of Commendation.

The Club was congratulated for their contribution for the past 19 years especially Club signature Projects for the community and needy. They are:

Sight first Projects; and
Clean Water Project

SERVICE PROJECTS
After Convention in April, Service Projects are carried out as usual. LC Bintangor, LC Limbang, LC Labuan & LC KK City are some Clubs submitting their May project photos & report to us . Others are advised to follow suit.

I hereby appeal to all Clubs to continue projects activities as usual till last day of your term of office, 30 June 2009. Another 30 days to go. Keep up the good work.

MEMBERSHIP

	GROWTH	RE-INSTATE	TRANSFER	DROP	NET GROWTH
Jul ‘08	28	3	1	19	13
Aug	30	3	1	12	22
Sept	82	3	1	33	53
Oct	104	3	1	40	68
Nov	116	3	1	47	73
Dec	118	3	1	53	69
Jan’09	164	3	1	81	87
Feb	173	3	1	89	88
Mac	175	3	1	104	75
Apr	179	3	1	119	64
May	183	3	1	171	16

It was disheartening to note that the net drop in membership was 48 in May 2009. The main reason was due to non payment of membership dues of inactive members.

UPCOMING EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

Leo Forum 2009 in Kuching from June 6-8, 2009. We have registered 483 delegates of which 452 are Leo Members, 10 Faculty Advisors and 21 Lions Members.
Region II fellowship with DG on 13 June
Kapit rural service project and fellowship with DG on 14 June
Tenom/Keningau fellowship with DG on 26 June
Tenom/Keningau rural service project, 27-28 June

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DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG’s MONTHLY MESSAGE – 1 MAY 2009

2009-05-04T01:41:00.001-07:00

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

APRIL 2009

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

New members induction of Lions Club of Kuching Host on 14 April. In that evening, we witnessed 2 new members joining the Lions movement.

MD308/DISTRICT CONVENTION, 23-26 APRIL

Cabinet Officers fellowship dinner, Council Meeting, MD308/District 308-A2 Convention were carried out in Johore Baru from 23-26 April.

Our District has registered 336 delegates and I am happy with the participation of Members & thankful for their support.

We have successfully elected District Governor, 1^st Vice District Governor and 2^nd Vice District Governor for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. Congratulations to all three elected to their respective position. For DC Chieng Eu Hea, you are equally good. It is only that the time is not right yet. Do come back and I am sure you will make it one day.

Most of the Clubs in our District have done well and received awards during the District Fellowship Night on 24^th. It is not the awards you received that matters, it is the services you have provided to the community, needy and less privileged that matters. Do keep up the good work and do even better in future. It is a FUN Convention. We have great Fellowship, better Understanding and innovative New ideas during the 4-day-convention. It is a blessed Convention & we are all looking forward to attending next convention in Singapore in April 2009.

MEMBERSHIP

	GROWTH	RE-INSTATE	TRANSFER	DROP	NET GROWTH
Jul ‘08	28	3	1	19	13
Aug	30	3	1	12	22
Sept	82	3	1	33	53
Oct	104	3	1	40	68
Nov	116	3	1	47	73
Dec	118	3	1	53	69
Jan’09	164	3	1	81	87
Feb	173	3	1	89	88
Mac	175	3	1	104	75
Apr	179	3	1	119	64

There was a net drop of 11 members in April 2009. Fellow Lions, do have more effort in membership drive for next 2 months before this fiscal year ends on 30 June 2009.

UPCOMING EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

District Conferences in KK on 16 May 2009 & in Bintulu on 23 May 2009. All Cabinet officers/Clubs key officers of 2009-2010 are urged to participate
LC Kuching North will celebrate their 19^th Anniversary on 30 May
Leo Forum 2009 in Kuching from June 6-8, 2009
Region II fellowship with DG on 13 June
Kapit rural service project and fellowship with DG on 14 June
Tenom/Keningau fellowship with DG on 26 June
Tenom/Keningau rural service project, 27-28 June
All clubs in District 308-A2 are welcome to participate. Interested, kindly contact 2^nd VDG Elect Dr. Tan Tsu Kun at 013-8631333 or email drtantmc@yahoo.com

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DG’s MONTHLY MESSAGE – 1 APR 2009

2009-03-03T01:50:00.000-08:00

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

MARCH 2009

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN MARCH


15th Anniversary LC Stampin Pending Kuching 13 March 2009	5th Anniversary LC Kuching Kota Samarahan 27 March 2009	10th Anniversary LC Kuching Allamanda 31 March 2009

VISIT TO LIONS MEMBERS OF LIONS CLUB OF CHRISTCHURCH CHINESE , DISTRICT 202-E ,NEW ZEALAND from 14-23 MARCH 2009

10 Days exciting and interesting tour to New Zealand. Spent 2days with Lions members of L C Christchurch Chinese. Twelve of us were having great fellowship and high Lions spirit during our stay in NZ.
We met DG Philip of District 202-E and 3 other PDGs during the welcoming Dinner on 20^th.
We went to President Victor residence for party the next day. We had a lot of interactions with Lions in Christchurch and they promise to visit us in year 2010.

ATTENDING CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT OF Lions Club of KK MANDARIN ON 28 MARCH 2009 AND VISIT TO SABAH KIDNEY SOCIETY ON THE SAME DAY

It was a successful fund raising project with 120 golfers participating. Many generous sponsors and supporters come to assistance. Members of KK Mandarin and I visited the Sabah Kidney Society in Kota Kinabalu. It was inititiated by Lions Club of KK Mandarin

OFFICIAL VISIT OF DG TO LIONS CLUB OF KOTA KINABALU (HOST) ON 28 MARCH 2009

Members of Kota Kinabalu (Host) together with RC Marianne and DC Florence and I had high tea fellowship in DC Nenita Tan’s Residence before heading for riverside resort cum re-treat centre for official club visit. We have great time, good food,good company, lots of games and interaction among Lions, Leo members and friends of Lions.

JOINT PROJECT OF LIONS CLUB OF KUCHING HOST, JEFFREY HAIR SALON, SARAWAK SOCIETY FOR THE DEAF AND KUCHING DEAF CLUB ON 29 MARCH 2009

To provide jobs opportunity for Deaf Members of Sarawak Society for the Deaf in Hairdressing Industry, a joint project of Lions Club of Kuching Host, Jeffrey Hair Salon, Sarawak Society for the Deaf and Kuching Deaf Club was carried out on 29 March 2009. The Hair Show provided an eye-opener for those young Deaf Members attending.

MEMBERSHIP

	GROWTH	RE-INSTATE	TRANSFER	DROP	NET GROWTH
Jul ‘08	28	3	1	19	13
Aug	30	3	1	12	22
Sept	82	3	1	33	53
Oct	104	3	1	40	68
Nov	116	3	1	47	73
Dec	118	3	1	53	69
Jan’09	164	3	1	81	87
Feb	173	3	1	89	88
Mac	175	3	1	104	75

There was a net drop of 13 members in March 2009.

Fellow Lions, do have more effort in membership drive for next 3 months before this fiscal year end on 30 June 2009.

Be ready

47th MD Convention in JB from 23- 26 April, 2009. All Lions are encouraged to participate.

Our District is very vibrant that many qualified Lions are coming forward to offer their services to be top leaders of our District. I hereby give my FULL & EQUAL support & blessing to all aspiring candidates.
CLICK HERE TO HAVE THE UPDATED VOTING DELIGATES LIST OF OUR DISTRICT. IT WILL BE UPDATED EVERY DAY.
District Conference 2009 on 16 & 23 May in KK & Bintulu respectively. Click here more details.
District Leo Forum in Kuching from June 6-8, 2009

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DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG’s MONTHLY MESSAGE – 1 MAR 2009

2009-03-01T00:55:00.000-08:00

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

FEB 2009

VISITING LIONS SISTER DISTRICT 300-G1 LION IN SIBU WIH DISTRICT GOVERNOR
We have great time in Sibu on 1-2 February with Sibu Lions. Ln Peter Goh and Ln Augustine brought us around to places of Interest in Sibu.

50 YEARS LIONS SERVICES IN MALAYSIA CELEBRATION FROM 6-8 FEBRUARY

Grand celebration dinner with Minister of Works, Malaysia, 2^nd Vice President Sid Scruggs III and Lady Judy, ID Ellis and Mary Lions dignitaries from OSEAL areas. Many meaningful community service projects like donation of 50 bench & tree planting in a park, launching of Lions eye clinic in Kuala Lumpur.

VISIT OF 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT SID SCRUGGS III AND LADY JUDY TO KUCHING FROM 8-10 FEBRUARY

2^nd VP and lady together with Lions Dignitaries attended Charter Celebration of Lions Club of Kuching Kota Sentosa, visit to Lions Nursing Home, gracing our 3^rd Cabinet Meeting, visit to Water Gravity Project in Bau, visit places of interest in and around Kuching

DISTRICT 308-A2 RETREATS IN KOTA KINABALU ON 14-15 FEBRUARY AND IN KUCHING ON 28 FEBRUARY TO 1^ST MARCH

Attended by Trainers of District with aims to produce materials/modules for training and it is also an in house training for District Trainers. Our District invested in this program RM4,000/-

REGION ONE LIONS AND FRIENDS OF LIONS NIGHT ON 20 FEBRUARY
It was well attended by Lions , Leos & friends of Lions. It was a fun filled evening with lots of Lions information.

COUNCIL MEETING IN JOHORE BARU ON 21 FEBRUARY
Official Announcement of Convention call - Johore Baru from 23-26 April 2009.

CHARTER CELEBRATION OF LIONS CLUB OF SIBU JAYA ON 22 FEBRUARY

Grand Celebration was carried out and well attended by Lions Dignitaries including ID Ellis, Council Chairperson Patrick , District Governor and PDGS from Our District. In total, the new Club has 22 Charter members.

MEMBERSHIP

	GROWTH	RE-INSTATE	TRANSFER	DROP	NET GROWTH
Jul ‘08	28	3	1	19	13
Aug	30	3	1	12	22
Sept	82	3	1	33	53
Oct	104	3	1	40	68
Nov	116	3	1	47	73
Dec	118	3	1	53	69
Jan’09	164	3	1	81	87
Feb	173	3	1	89	88

We will be having more Induction Nights and Anniversary Celebration in March 2009. Besides

We will be visiting Lions in New Zealand from March 14-23

Be ready

47th MD Convention in JB from 23- 26 April, 2009. All Lions are encouraged to participate.
District Leo Forum in Kuching from June 6-8, 2009

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DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG’s MONTHLY MESSAGE – 1 FEB 2009

2009-02-02T21:28:00.000-08:00

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

January 2009

LIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST.
Received one contest entry from LC Kuching Stampin Pending and will pass to Council Chairperson, Patrick for certification & signature. Thereafter, will forward to LCI for contest.

SMART PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN POLICE AND LIONS IN MIRI
A blessed & fruitful Meeting with Police Chief & his team & members of LC in Miri was held on 17 January. Both parties agreed to have joint projects in combating crime. Lions Clubs in Miri will contribute 10 big umbrellas for Police Patrol cars in Miri. Both Logos of Police and Lions will be on umbrellas.

LCI EMERGENCY GRANT
We have successfully secured US$10,000 from Lions Clubs International for flood disaster in Kuching, Serian, Bau and areas in Region Two, Central Sarawak. It was of great help to the flood victims and well appreciated by them.

VISIT OF YE TAIWAN AND LIONS FROM SISTER DISTRICT 300-G1, FROM 29 JANUARY 2009 TO 5 FEBRUARY 2009

Visit of 16 YE Students from Taiwan to our District, in Kuching with Lion from our Sister District 300-GI. Welcome dinner at Local Restaurant, Kuching, organised by Region One Lions . The fellowship reception was well attended by visiting Lions, YE Students from Taiwan, Region one Lions & Leo Members together with YE Hosting Families.

REGION TWO MEMBERSHIP GROWTH NIGHT ON 31 JANUAY, 2009
It is a fellowship between Lions, Leos, new members, friend of Lions and supporters.

MEMBERSHIP

_________GROWTH_RE-INSTATE_TRANSFER___DROP_NET GROWTH
_Jul 08__28________3___________1_______19_____13
_Aug 08__30________3___________1_______12_____22
_Sep 08__82________3___________1_______33_____53
_Oct 08__104_______3___________1_______40_____68 _
_Nov 08__116_______3___________1_______47_____73
_Dec 08__120_______3___________1_______61_____63
_JAN 09__164_______3___________1_______81_____87

We have chartered 2 new clubs in Sarawak and closed 1 club in Sabah in the month of January, 2009. Fellow Lions, please work harder for membership growth as we will be facing drastic drop in membership in May & June due to the non-payment of Dues. Happy to report net grow of 87 at end of January, 2009. Cheers to all Lions in Our beloved District.

Be ready:-

Grand Celebration 50 years of Lions Service in Malaysia. Contact PDG John Loh of LC Kuala Lumpur Host. Celebration is from 6-8 February .
Do set the dates free from 8-10 February, 2009 to participate in the official visit of 2nd International Vice President, Sid L. Scruggs III & his lady Judy to Kuching. All Lions in District are welcome to participate.
We are organising a visit to Lions friends in New Zealand from 14-23 March 2009. It is yet another project on International Understanding & Co-operation. Log on to our District Website for details. Interested Lions members are to contact our DC International Understanding & Co-operation, PDG Mary Law directly.
47th MD Convention in JB from 23- 26 April, 2009. All Lions are encouraged to participate.
Leo Forum in Kuching from June 6-8, 2009 click here for more detail.

KONG XI FA CAI

AND

Blessed 2009 for You and Your Family

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DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG’s MONTHLY MESSAGE – 1 JANUARY 2009

2009-01-04T23:05:00.000-08:00

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS 活動與計劃

December, 2008

OSEAL FORUM IN HONG KONG, 4-7 DECEMBER, 2008.
Together with ID Ellis Suriyati, VDG Karen, PDG Cheng Yik Siong and Spouse, PDG Mary Law, Zone Chairperson Connie Loh, DC Judy Kho, DC Mark Tan and Spouse, President of L C Miri Host, Albert Tiong, Ln Samuel Tie and Family, Ln, Ln Yong Mui Foh and Lions Friend Leila Lei, we attended OSEAL FORUM in Hong Kong from 4-7 December 2008. We had a blessed, great time in Hong Kong.

JAPAN YE AND TAIWAN YE Programs
All YE Students to Taiwan and Japan were back home safely. Special thanks go to DCs YE, Augustine Ngu and Dr. Tan Tsu Kun, PDG Mary Law and those who helped in one way or the other to make 2008 YE Programs a success.

Christmas & New Year Cheers
Lions in our District not only having great fellowship among fellow Lions and family members during this festive season, many clubs in our District have brought cheers to the needy and less privileged in our community during this month. You are challenged to do more in January 2009 in conjunction with Lunar New Year Celebration. Lions, you are really EVERDAY HERO.

Open Letter to all Clubs’ Presidents

Click here to download the Letter.

MEMBERSHIP

_____GROWTH_RE-INSTATE_TRANSFER_DROP_NET GROWTH
_Jul__28________3___________1_______19_____13
_Aug__30________3___________1_______12_____22
_Sep__82________3___________1_______33_____53
_Oct__104_______3___________1_______40_____68 _Nov__116_______3___________1_______47_____73
_Dec__120_______3___________1_______61_____63

December 2008 is the first time we have a net membership drop of 10 in FY2008-2009. It is mainly due to non-payment of dues by members. Clubs have no choice but to drop them.

Fellow Clubs Presidents, my team members, work hard to carry out membership recruiting exercise to ensure positive growth of membership in your Club.

Sad to report that Members of Lions Club of Kudat have called EGM to dissolve the Club in December,2008. It is now in the process of closing by Lions Clubs International.

Now, come the good news . We have submitted the Charter of two Clubs to Lions Clubs International. One in Kuching and another one in Sibu.

Lions in Sabah, please do your utmost to improve your membership growth. It is of urgent need.
Region two is having their membership growth night on 31 January 2009. How about other regions?

Please gear up, fellow Lions leaders.

Please get yourself ready:-

1. To celebrate 50 years of Lions Service in Malaysia, a series of programs have been drawn up especially from 6-8 February, 2009 in KL. Contact PDG John Loh of LC Kuala Lumpur Host for details. His email is johnscloh@yahoo.com.sg

2. DG 300 GI , Taiwan, and his delegations with YE Students from Taiwan will visit our District from Jan 29 to February 5, 2009.

3. Do set the dates free from 8-10 February, 2009 to participate in the official visit of 2nd International Vice President, Sid L. Scruggs III & his lady Judy to Kuching. All Lions in District are welcome.

4. We are organising a visit to Lions friends in New Zealand from 14-23 March 2009. It is yet another project on International Understanding & Co-operation. Log on to our District Website for details. Interested Lions members are to contact our DC International Understanding & Co-operation, PDG Mary Law directly.

5. Leo Forum in Kuching from June 6-8, 2009. click here for more detail.

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DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG’S MONTHLY MESSAGE, 1 DECEMBER 2008

2008-11-30T21:09:00.000-08:00

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS 活動與計劃

November 2008 十一月

1 30th Anniversary of LC Keningau 根地咬獅子會慶祝30周年慶典.

2 Lions Service Day in Sabah 沙巴308-A2區獅子服務日.

8 Joint Community Service Project of Region 1 and 2 in Sarawak Society for the Deaf 308-A2區第1與第2 專區聯合社區服務計劃，受惠者為砂拉越嚨啞協會

9 Open Day Sale of Lions Nursing Home, Kuching 古晉獅子會療養院2008年開放日.

13-17 MD308, RLLI in Santubong Kuching Resort 古晉山都望旅遊盛地 MD308 RLLI

18-20 Visit of DG and his delegation of District 308-A2 Guang Dong, Jeff Huang to Sibu and Kuching 廣東381区總監黃新偉及其代表團蒞臨詩巫與古晉訪问

23 DG B C Sim and Cabinet Officers visited District 381, Guang Dong attending Chanter Nite cum fund raising dinner in Guang Zhou 沈文全總監率閣員訪問廣東381區,并出席廣州狮子会的慈善晚宴及分會的成立典礼

29-30 LC Sibu Host and LC Sibu Mandarin’s jointly with Medical Department, rural community service project 詩巫獅子會與詩巫文華獅子會聯合推展鄉區醫藥服務計劃.

There are many Rural and Health Community service projects carried out in our District in November 2008. More will be carried out in December 2008 and January 2009. 我們在本月份推行了很多鄉區醫藥與衛生服務計劃，12月及2009年1月將會推行更多此類計劃.

Cheers to All Lions in 308-A2 for providing service to the needy and less privileged. 我向308-A2區所有獅友們為不幸人士及有須要的人士所作出的貢獻而致上我深深的祝福與敬意

MEMBERSHIP

_____GROWTH_RE-INSTATE_TRANSFER_DROP_NET GROWTH
_Jul__28________3___________1_______19_____13
_Aug__30________3___________1_______12_____22
_Sep__82________3___________1_______33_____53
_Oct__104_______3___________1_______40_____68 _Nov__116_______3___________1_______47_____73

I am please to announce that we have net gain of 5 members in November 2008. Membership Growth Night is to be organised by Zone 5, Sibu on 31 January 2009. I will be there to give my fullest support. How about other Zones/ Regions? Please act positively on this. Membership growth is vital to our Lions movement and it is my priority. 我要欣慰地宣佈,在2008年11月我們淨增加了5名會員. 2009年1月31日第5 分區將在詩巫舉行會員召募晚宴,我將會參加以示全力支持.但是其他地區的情形又是怎樣呢?請積極響應吧！召募會員對我們的發展是十分重要的.

Be ready 請大家作好準備:-

To attend Oseal Forum in Hong Kong from 4-7 December 2008. 出席行將於2008年12月4至7 日在香港舉行的（OSEAL Forum ）遠東年會
Do set the dates free from 8-10 February,2009 to participate in the official visit of 2nd International Vice President,Sid L. Scruggs III & his lady Judy to Kuching. All Lions in District are welcome. 準備參加於2009年2月8至10日參與第二國際獅子會副會長 Sid L. Scruggs III 及其夫人 Judy 的官式拜訪古晉，本區所有獅友都受歡迎參與．
We are organising a visit to Lions friends in New Zealand from 14-23 March 2009. It is yet another project on International Understanding & Co-operation Log on to our District Website for details. Interested Lions members are to contact our DC International Understanding & Co-operation, PDG Mary Law directly. 2009年3月14日至23日我們組團到紐西蘭訪問獅子會朋友，促進國際間獅子同僚的情誼與合作，欲知詳情，可上網了解詳情．有興趣參與者，可直接聯絡國際聯繫與合作主委，前總監劉美麗 ( Mary Law ) 獅姐．

SERVICE WITH HUMILITY 謙卑之心，服務社群

DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG’s MONTHLY MESSAGE – 1 NOVEMBER 2008

2008-11-06T16:41:00.000-08:00

October 2008 is yet another eventful month for our District.

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

October 2008

2 : Hari Raya Festive Visit to Muslim Lions members.
4 : MERL Conference in Kuching, Miri & Kota Kinabalu.
5 : Launching of Region One Peace Poster Contest in Spring Complex, Kuching.
5 : MERL Conference in Lahad Datu.
12 : Cabinet Meeting in Kota Kinabalu.
18-24 : Sister District Visit to District 300-G1, Hsin Chu, Taiwan.
26 : Region One Service Day in Kpg. Selampit to commensurate the celebration of 50-year Lions Service in Malaysia

From 18-26 Oct 2008 DG visit Taiwan

Our visit to Sister District 300-G1, Hsin Chu, Taiwan was very successful & fruitful. We had fine-tuned the MOU of Twinning Agreement & MOU on Youth Exchange with District 300-G1. We were well received by Lions in Taiwan during our visit. We did make courtesy calls on office of DG in District 300-D1, 300-G1, 300-B1 & 300-A1.

Many meaningful community service projects benefiting the needy and less privileged were carried by clubs during the District 308-A2 Lions Service Day in October,2008.

We are celebrating 50-YEAR LIONS SERVICE IN MALAYSIA ,2008-2009. Fellow Lions, gear up to do more community service projects, activities to commensurate the Celebration.

MEMBERSHIP

_____GROWTH_RE-INSTATE_TRANSFER_DROP_NET GROWTH
_Jul__28________3___________1_______19_____13
_Aug__30________3___________1_______12_____22
_Sep__82________3___________1_______33_____53
_Oct__104_______3___________1_______40_____68

Cheers again for the growth of 22 and happy to note that drop has subsided to 7. Keep up this momentum, fellow lions.

I am happy to report that there is a new Lions Club in Kuching to be chartered on 8 February 2009 and LC Kuching Stampin Pending will be the sponsoring Lions Club.

One Lions Club may be chartered in Sibu and another one in Kota Kinabalu. A New Century Lions Club may be formed in Kuching. Let us keep our fingers closed & work hard for these Clubs extension .Let us pray for the success.

Fellow Lions, visit our District Website regularly to have up-date of Lions information of our beloved District.

Be ready:-

1. 8 November 2008 Joint Project of Lions Clubs in Region One and Two in answer the call to help the Deaf Community to be self supporting, donation of cleaning equipment, car shampoo for car wash project of Sarawak Society for the Deaf.
2. Annual Lions Nursing Home Charity Food Fair 9 November 2008, all Lions in MD308 are welcome to participate.
To attend RLLI in Santubong Kuching Resort from 13-17 November 2008.
3. To participate in the visit of DG Jeff Huang from District 381, Guangdong, China from 18-21 November,2008.
__- 18-19 November 2008 in Sibu, contact RC Eric Yee for details.
__- 20-21 November 2008 in Kuching, contact RC Chua Boon Kwang for details.
4. To participate in Rural Health & Community Service Project in Sibu.
__- 29-30 November 2008, contact RC Eric Yee for details.
5. To attend Oseal Forum in Hong Kong from 4-7 December 2008.

Do set the dates free from 8-10 February,2009 to participate in the official visit of 2nd International Vice President,Sid L. Scruggs III & his lady Judy to Kuching. All Lions in District are welcome .

We are organising a visit to Lions friends in New Zealand from 14-23 March 2009 . It is yet another project on International Understanding & Co-operation. Log on to our District Website for details. Interested Lions members are to contact our DC International Understanding & Co-operation, PDG Mary Law directly.

2008年10月又是本區會一個充滿活動的月份.

活動與計劃
10 月
2 日馬來開齋節拜訪回教徒獅子友人．
4 日於古晉,美里及亞庇舉行MERL 會議．
5 日於古晉 Spring Complex 推展第一區域和平招貼競賽．
5 日於拉合達楮舉行 MERL 會議．
12日於亞庇召開 Cabinet 會議．
18 至 24 日率領獅子會代表團飛往台灣香珠拜會300-G1獅子姐妹會.
26 日配合馬來西亞獅子會服務50 周年紀念慶典，於干榜史朗必推行第一區服務日．

我們此次訪問台灣香珠拜會300-G1獅子姐妹會，收穫豐碩非常成功，我們簽署了合作備忘錄與青年交換備忘錄；我們在台灣受到台灣獅友們的熱情招待，我們也拜會了300-D1, 300-G1, 300-B1 與300-A1 的總監．

在2008年10 月，我們獅子會308-A2 獅子服務日，各獅子會也為社群推動所需的服務．

2008至2009 年度，我們慶祝馬來西亞獅子服務50周年紀念，大家應作出更大努力，推行更多社區服務計劃．

會員籍
____增加__ 重新加入____ 調動___ 退出_淨成長
_7 月_28________3___________1_______19_____13 _
_8 月_30________3___________1_______12_____22 _
_9 月_82________3___________1_______33_____53 _
_10月104 _______3___________1_______40_____68

會員籍這個月增長22是令人鼓舞的，退出的情形只有７個．

我要欣慰宣佈，在 2009 年 2 月8 日將會有一個新獅子會於古晉誕生,由古晉史淡彬朋嶺獅子會所催生，另外還有兩個獅子會將分別在詩巫與亞庇誕生，還有一個新世紀獅子會將在古晉成立，讓我們密切與這些人士配合，共同致力迎接它們的到來，

親爰的獅友們，請多多游覽我們我們的網站，了解最新訊息．

請大家作好準備參加：－
１. 希望獅友們踴躍出席第一．二分區在砂朥越嚨啞協會的社會服務計劃，日期十一月八日，下午三時，詳情請聯絡第一專區主席蔡文光獅兄．
２. 呼吁大家出席一年一度獅子會療養院義賣日，日期十一月九日，早上八點至十二點，請聯絡第一分區主席官美琴．
３. 出席行將於十一月十三日至十七日假座古晉山都望旅遊渡假村舉辦的RLLI 集會
４. 參與十一月十八至廿一日中國廣東381總監蒞臨之盛典．十一月十八至十九日在詩巫，可向余國恩獅兄聯絡詳情．
　十一月廿至廿一日則在古晉，可聯絡蔡文光獅兄. 聯絡詳情．
５, 請參加十一月廿九日至卅日假詩巫進行的鄉區衛生與社
區服務計劃，可向余國恩獅兄聯絡．　　　
６. 請參加於 2008 年12 月4 至7 日假香港舉行的 Oseal
　 Forum , 可向 DC Leena Toyoi 查詢．

請大家盡量安排在2009年2 月8 至10日參與第二國際獅子會副會長 Sid L. Scruggs III 及其夫人 Judy 的官式拜訪古晉，本區所有獅子都受歡迎參與．

2009年3月14日至23日我們組團到紐西蘭訪問獅子會朋友，促進國際間獅子同僚的情誼與合作，欲知詳情，可上網了解詳情．有興趣參與者，可直接聯絡國際聯繫與合作主委，前總監劉美麗 ( Mary Low ) 獅姐．

SERVICE WITH HUMILITY 謙卑之心，服務社群

DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG’S MONTHLY MESSAGE, 1 OCTOBER 2008

2008-10-06T00:58:00.000-07:00

All Clubs in Our District have concluded their Clubs Officers’ Installation by September 2008.
今天本區域內所有獅子分會都已經完成2008-2009 年度執委會就職典禮．

We have carried out numerous community service projects in September 2008. To name a few

在2008年9 月，我們也推行了多項社區服務計劃，其中包括：-

Hosting Youth Exchange Students from Japan and Italy. 領養來自日本與意大利的學生交換計劃．
Our District Foundation has given out grants for Fire Disaster in Kapit, Bintangor and Miri amounting Rm9,000/- 我們也自308-A2區域基金撥出馬幣九千零吉救濟加帛, 民丹莪與美里的火災災黎．
Rural Health Community Service Project in Long Sebayang, Ulu Limbang 在烏魯林夢隆史巴央推行鄉村衛生,健康社區服務；
Lions Service for Children Projects in Sarawak, Sabah and Brunei. 在砂拉越，沙巴與汶萊推行獅子會兒童服務計劃

In the month of October 2008, we will carry out:- 在2008年10 月，我們將推行以下各項活動

LCI Peace Poster Contest 國際獅子總會和平招貼設計競賽

World Lions Service Day (though it is no longer in LCI Event Calender) 世界獅子服務日（雖然它已不復是國際獅子會年曆里的活動項目）

MERL Conference in Kuching, Miri, Kota Kinabalu and Lahad Datu 分別在古晉，美里，亞庇與打哈拉督舉行MERL座談會

Membership Growth Campaign 召募新會員運動

DG will lead Lions delegation to visit Sister District 300-G1, Hsin Chu, Taiwan from October 18-24, 2008 總監將在2008年10 月18日至24日率領獅子會代表團飛往台灣新竹拜會308-G1獅子姐妹會區

DG’s appeal to members 總監對會員們所作呼吁 :-

October is the LCI Membership Growth Month. All Clubs are urged to improve their Membership Strength. Do your utmost to recruit new members. 10月是國際獅子總會會員成長月.所有獅子會受促致力於強化會員籍.大家都必須各盡其力地協助召募會員

Do turn up in full force for OSEAL Forum in Hong Kong from 4-7 December 2008. 盡力量發揮團隊精神積極參與行將於12月4日至7 日在香港舉行的遠東年會

Do visit our District Website regularly to obtain updated Lions Information and Knowledge. 經常遊覽區會網站以取得最新獅子會訊息與知識

NET MEMBERSHIP GROWTH 會員籍的淨成長

Cheers to the Growth but sad for the Drop. All Clubs Presidents and members, do something positive and seek the help of DC Retention and District MERL Team in retention of existing members.

會員籍的增加是令人鼓舞的,但是退出的情形卻令人沮喪,各位會長及會員們應該更積極并與MERL單位更進一步配合，進而得以更有效保留現有的會員

To ensure the smooth & healthy Growth of our District, Clubs Presidents & Members, please look into the possibilities of Club Extension in your area.

為了確保能有效促進會員籍的成長，各位會長及會員們，必須盡力在成立新分會這方面多加努力
SERVICE WITH HUMILITY 謙卑之心，服務社群
DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG’S Monthly Message, 1 September, 2008

2008-09-02T22:30:00.000-07:00

Time flies, I am now moving on to third month as District Governor. Many Lions members and friends keep on reminding me that it is very taxing to travel so rampantly during all the weekends, but I am as cheerful and happy as I was though I missed my family members very much at times. It is the Lions spirit & Members support that keep me going even at greater pace.

光陰似劍，一轉眼我擔任總監已有三個月的時間,很多獅子分會會員與朋友們不斷提醒我，每逢周末都要四出探訪獅子分會是一項沉重的工作，說實在的，在這些日子里我對家庭成員非常的思念，但是獅子分會會員們的大力支持，給予我莫大的鼓舞力量，使我興奮非凡，我將繼續作出更大的回饋．

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 技術資訊

Ewmmr is still a problem for Our District. Names of many clubs members are not correct.

我們區會在進行會員籍登記上仍然面對困難，在登記會員操作方面的技術性錯誤，在進行會員籍登記時，

Eg:- Sim Boon Chuan
Last name should be SIM
First name should be BOON CHUAN
Middle name- leave it blank.

就以我的名字Sim Boon Chuan 為例，
Sim 是最后名稱，
而 Boon Chuan 則是第一個名稱，
第二名稱應該為空白．

LCI will not print out middle name. Club’s secretary, please update/amend your club’s membership with LCI.

國際總會是沒有印出第二名稱的．

Should you have problem, contact my PA for I.T, President Chai Si Kar at chaisikar@gmail.com or cell phone 019-8897583.

各獅子分會的秘書長請盡快國際總會的方式重新修正與登記會員籍，如果面對任何疑難，請與我的私人助理 Chai Si Kar 會長聯絡，可撥手提電話 019-8897583 或通過電子郵址chaisikar@gmail.com 聯繫.

NET MEMBERSHIP GROWTH 會員籍的成長
The growth is encouraging but the drop is very discouraging. I hereby appeal to DC retention to work closely with Clubs Presidents, Zone & Region Chairpersons to carry out more retention programmes/seminars for Clubs members.

會員籍的增長是令人鼓舞的,但是退出的情形也令人沮喪,我因此要促請各有關會長及各位獅會領導更緊密合作,推行更多活動,加強召募會員工作．

October, 2008 is our LCI Membership Growth Month, do carry out Membership Recruitment Drive and contact your DCs MERL team and VDG Karen for assistance.

2008/2009年是我們強化會員籍的年代，請大家以一致的步伐，爭取最佳的成績．

We are having District MERL Seminar in Kuching, Miri & Kota Kinabalu on 4 October,2008 and Lahad Datu on 5 October, 2008. Emerging Clubs Leaders, please participate wholeheartedly.

我們將在 2008年10月4 日在古晉,美里,亞庇及 2008年10月5 日拉哈拉楮舉辦 MERL座談會，所有有關領袖務必須盡力參與．

COMMUNITY SERVICES 社區服務

 Fellow Lions, roll your sleeves, dirty your hands, carry out meaningful handons service projects benefiting Our Community, needy and less Privileged.

各位獅子同仁請隨時隨地捲起我們的袖子，讓我們不惜弄髒我們的雙手骯，全力來為社區民眾進行具有高度意義的服務，把愛心與關懷的熱誠帶給极需大家關心的不幸一群．

DISTRICT DUES 308-A2區年捐　

Our record shows 20 out of 72 Clubs have not paid District Dues yet. Kindly pay up soonest to help in District Administration.

根據我們的記錄，在72個成員會中,有20個分會尚未繳交區年捐,請有關成員分會盡速繳交.，協助308-2區行政工作順暢進行．

Let us be happy LIONS, having great fellowship, fun and live up to our Lions Motto, “WE SERVE”

讓我們都能成為身心愉快的獅子，共同推行我們座右銘“我們服務社群”．

SERVICE WITH HUMILITY 謙卑之心，服務社群

DG BC Sim 沈文全總監

DG BC Sim's Monthly Message, 1 August, 2008

2008-08-05T02:37:00.000-07:00

I am happy to report that July ’08 is a busy and active month for our District 308-A2. While busy with Installation of Clubs Officers, Induction of new members to our Lions movement, we still manage to find time to carry out a series of community services benefiting the community, the needy and less privileged. Well done, my team members.

In August ‘08, I will continue my official visit to Clubs, installing Clubs Officers and having dialogues & training at Club, Zone or Region level.

Our first District Bulletin for FY2008-2009 will be published in mid August 2008.

Fellow Lions, membership growth is our priority.

Do carry out meaningful service projects, especially joint projects in rural area, have great fellowship and fun. Always remember our motto “ WE SERVE “

Be IT Literate, visit our District , MD308 & LCI websites to get access to up-to-date Lions knowledge. I am glad to announce that we have revamped our District Website for 2008-2009 and we update it as soon as new information comes to our hands.

Do keep us posted for Clubs activities & projects, we will assist to upload to District Website for reading pleasure of all Lions members.

If your Club’s has your own blog, we will link it to District Website under Icon, District 308-A2( Lions Clubs). Contact Lion Chai Si Kar at chaisikar@gmail.com for assistance & information.

To date, we have linked the website URL of three Clubs, Stampin Pending Kuching, Kuching Emerald & Sibu Seduan to our District Website.

Fellow Lions, your DG loves you all. Together, we can make it happen.

SERVICE WITH HUMILITY

DG BC Sim

獅子會308A區會督沈文全常月報告(2008年8 月1 日)

我非常欣慰看到, 我們308A-2區各分會馬不停蹄地內外展開活動, 我們在七月份不只是忙於各獅會新屆理事會的就職禮,也培訓新會員, 更展開許多社群服務活動, 真正惠及需要協助的公眾, 大家做得很好, 作為你們的總監我感到非常興奮

在2008年8 月我仍將繼續四出監督各獅會新執委的就職禮并參與各項會員培訓計劃, 我們也將於2008年8 月間出版2008-2009年第一本會訊.

各位獅子會同仁, 大家都很了解, 一路走來,獅子會都優先重視召募會員, 及熱衷於推行社區服務,包括與鄉村人民配合推行計劃. 在鄉區推行計劃時, 也推展娛樂活動,我們千萬要記得為民服務的哲言.

我要吁請大家踴躍上網閱讀獅子國際總會的活動訊息及資料, 我們已經對308A2區的網頁作出改革, 許多新訊息都可以迅速上網查. 閱各獅會若已設有本身的網站, 將可以聯繫到308A2區的網站, 讓更多會員得以分享. 閱讀. 欲更進一步了解詳情或尋求協助, 可以聯絡 Chai Si Kar 蔡世佳獅兄 -- chaisikar@gmail.com . 目前我們的網站經有三個獅子會包括古晉實旦賓朋嶺獅子會; 古晉Emerald 獅子會及詩巫西端獅子會作為總監我會熱愛你們, 并與你們携手服務社區, 把歡樂帶給須要幫助及社會不幸人士.

謙卑之心,服務社群

沈文全總監

District Governor's Messages

2008-06-29T07:04:00.000-07:00

To all Distingushed Lions, Fellow Lions & Friends,

With your SUPPORT & BLESSING, I am your District Governor on 27 June,2008 at the Close of LCI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand.

I am not proud of my position as District Governor but I am excited over my responsibilities & commitment as District Governor.

My District Officers & I, 74 in total, will do our utmost to ensure yet another successful year for our Beloved District.

Theme of International President 2008-2009, Albert F Brandel, is MIRACLES THROUGH SERVICE and he urges all Lions to become EVERYDAY HEROS.

My theme is SERVICE WITH HUMILITY and I am confident that service with humility will result in MIRACLES through SERVICE.

Our goals for this year will highlight the following:-

To increase membership Growth – Include intake of new members, retention of existing members & formation of new clubs.
To carry out handson service projects to commensurate the needs of local community.
To uphold the image & integrity of Lionism
To unite all Lions Members, enjoy good fellowship and have a Fun Year.
To continue the CHALLENGE TO CHANGE & EXCEL, urge members to be IT Literate. Visit web sites of District, Multiple District & Lions Clubs International for Lions Knowledge.

Lets works together for the betterment of our beloved District and ensure better life for less privileged in our community.

I will include you all in my prayers as I rate you, fellows Lions, as my family members.

I love you all.

Yours in Lionism.

BC Sim
District Governor 2008-2009

Introduction About District Governor 308-A2 Sim Boon Chuan

2008-06-24T06:48:00.000-07:00

Lion Sim Boon Chuan, Our District Governor, Is A Professional Tax & Management Consultant with Offices in Kuching, Sibu & Kuala Lumpur.

He Is Happily Married With Spouse, Wei Chuan And They Are Blessed With A Beautiful Daughter, Michelle.

Lion Sim Joined Lions Club Of Kuching Host in 1985, 23 Years Ago. His Vast Experience in Club And District Level & His Committed & Hardworking Attitude & Actions as Vice District Governor for Past One Year will Definitely Help Our District 308 A2 Achieve Yet Another Successful Lionistic Year in 2008-2009.

Besides Being Active in Lions Movement, Govenor Sim is Chairman Of SPDP Padungan Division, A Barisan National Component Party.

He is also Chairman for Sarawak Society for The Deaf. Under His Able Leadership, He & His Team have Carried Out Many Long Range Projects for Their Deaf Members to Help Them to be independent and live with Pride.

Governor Sim is a man with integrity , humility , gentle & very helpful . with him as Our Leader, I am sure that he will lead Our District to another active & fun year.