District Leadership Lecture Series

Dear All,

The Final and Third Series District Leadership Lecture Series (DLLS 3) will be on 26th May 2012 (Saturday). The theme of this seminar is “ EQ and Finance Management ”.This is a Rotaract D3300 project conducted by Rotaract Club of Kuala Lumpur and Rotaract Club of Help University College! 

For the first talk session, we have invited a prominent lecturer, Dr Eugene Tee from HELP university. He conducted the topic on EQ at work

Here’s his profile:- 

“Dr. Eugene (Yu Jin) Tee is Lecturer at the Department of Psychology at HELP University. His research interests revolve around the role of emotions, particularly those within a leadership and team context. Dr. Tee continues to conduct research on emotional processes, and has presented extensively in both regional and international conferences such as the Academy of Management Conference (AoM), Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), International Congress of Psychology (ICP), and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)”

We are honor to have Mr. Yap Ming Hui to speak on Manage Your Finance Effectively. Yap Ming Hui is no stranger in the financial scene. A familiar face on national television, Mr Yap is the host of Financial Freedom Minutes which broadcast every Tuesdays on NTV7’s The Breakfast Show. Currently, Yap hosts regular columns in the New Straits Times on alternate Sundays and in Sin Chew Daily on alternate Mondays. Whitman is also certified as a licensed financial planning company by the Securities Commission. Yap’s clients include some of the major owners and senior managers of public-listed companies (PLCs) on Bursa Malaysia, multi- national corporations (MNCs) and successful small-and-medium enterprise (SME) companies.

Then we have the Malaysian favorite Makan Time, we will break for lunch. YES! lunch is provided!

We have an great finale by having an interactive Q&A forum will be conducted by our speakers which aligned with theme “ EQ and Finance Management ”

Details of the event:-

Third District Leadership Lecture Series

Venue:- HELP University, Pusat Bandar Damansara, Kuala Lumpur

Theme:- EQ and Finance Management

Date:- 26th May 2012

Time:- 8.30am-3.00pm

Fee:- RM15 (Inclusive of Breakfast and Lunch)

Feel free to contact me, if you have any queries@ Contact: David Lee (019-3697911) or PP Larry 010-5411938.

Yours In Rotaract,

IPP David Lee Wai Hoo,

District Professional Development Director RY2011/2012

Rotaract Club of Kuala Lumpur

Here’s to an exciting new term ahead!

Well, the new RY term 2011/2012 rolled in and we’re looking forward to an exciting term filled with more professional talks, fun fellowship and other service activities that RACKL has become noted for. Also, we’d like to introduce the ‘happening’ people in charge – our new board of directors under the helm of President Gus Takow!

The BOD 2011/12 pictured with RCKL Diraja President Andy Khoo, DGE Mansoor SaatDRC Robin Tay and DRR Sunil

Rotaract Club of Kuala Lumpur’s BOD 2011/2012
President: Gus Takow
Vice President: Nancy Sukumaran
Secretary and Bulletin Editor: Lawrence N. Nguty
Treasurer: Xiaxun Ong
Club Service Director: Jack Rowland
Professional Development Director: Sharmini Tambou
International Service & PR Director: Hidaya Halim Chua
Community Service Director & IPP: David Lee

Trading Futures talk

Alternative Healing through Ayurveda

When? 11 July 2009, Where? Shangri-la Hotel KL
Report by Professional Development Director David Lee

I have heard about alternative healing therapies before, but this is the first time I got to know about Ayurveda – that originates from India based on the teachings of wise sages thousands of years ago. The guest speaker, Dr S.K. Vats has very deep knowledge on this form of healing, something that can be noticed in the long list of high positions he has held from his CV.

According to Ayurveda principles, our body consists of 5 elements – fire, earth, air, water and space. So in order to have perfect health, we need to balance the energy of all five elements. If those elements in your body are not in balance, then many sorts of illnesses, discomfort etc will come to the body. Dr Vats also explained the process of treatment whereby the patient is first diagnosed, so that the trained doctor will know on what are the areas and lacking elements that needs to be healed. There are few methods in using Ayurveda to heal a person and Dr Vats explained these as well as easily answered the curious audience’s questions during the very good Q&A session. He also taught us to practice frequent deep breathing in the mornings and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Term End Dinner

When? 27 June 2009, Where? Farmland Steamboat Porridge Restaurant, Jalan Pudu

It sure was an interesting and fun fellowship dinner as we wrapped up the RY08/09 term – thanks to the good company, new friends (Rtrs Jana & Gus from Germany and Cameroon respectively), the unique food and even a surprise belated birthday celebration! Hey, i even learnt a new skill – how to poach an egg to perfection (thanks Rtn Gerald!).

Also, I would like to take opportunity to thank each and every one of our members, guests, alumni, project partner organisations and Rotarians for all your positive support. It has been a great adventure here at RACKL and I’m truly glad we managed to pull off such meaningful projects that contributed back towards our community. And, I know I’ve experienced heaps of new things in these last twelve months as a President and Rotaractor. Here’s looking forward to another fun term starting July 1st, under the guidance of incoming Prez Anu

Signing off,
Kavita
President RY2008/09

Master Leadership

When? 13 June 2009, Where? Shangri-la KL
Report by Rtr Nasarene Majeth

Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. & Tun Dr Mahathir, to name a few, are examples of iconic leaders who brought historical changes to their respective nations.  The great leadership qualities displayed by them continues to inspire many people, both young and old. To help dissect the characteristics that define a great leader, RACKL invited Mr U2Kumar, a renowned professional development speaker, to give a talk on leadership on June 13^th.

Audience were greeted by a fashionably dressed and outspoken Mr U2.  He jump-started the talk by engaging everyone in activities that serve to underscore the importance of team motivation. He proceeded to delineate the two main traits that good leaders often portray.  Firstly, good leaders are those who always function as coaches to motivate their teams to strive for the best and always ready to recognize contributions from other team mates.

Secondly, effective leaders never fail to play the role of facilitators.   As facilitators, leaders steer their teams to change for the better when encountering difficulties to achieve the desired results. The inability of teams to realize their respective objectives should not be classified as failures, which tend to discourage the team players. Rather, it should be viewed as wrong results that serve as drivers for teams to be more determined and strive harder to change their execution strategies.

Staying true to his quirky personality, Mr U2 concluded the leadership session in the most creative manner. Before ‘graduating’ from this short but effective course, all participants were required to sing one of Bryan Adam’s signature song, ‘Everything I do, I do it for you’.  Cheesy as it may seem, I’m sure the song struck a chord in many participants, including me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be as motivated to share with you readers out there on the invaluable information that was acquired during the very entertaining talk.

RACKL Wins At District Awards

We just got back from the District 3300 Awards Night where not only was the new District Rotaract Representative Amanda Lam installed, but also saw deserving Rotaract Clubs compete their best projects of this term (RY08/09) in 7 categories.

RAC Kuala Lumpur emerged winners in two – Best Community Service Project (for Project Gift A Kid) and Best Bulletin (that includes this blog!)… Congratulations and a job well done to all the club members, alumni and guests who were involved and provided support in the undertaking of all our projects and activities this term!

Also, congrats to the other clubs in the district for their amazing projects:
- Best Membership Development: RAC Klang
- Best International Service: RAC ATC for Model United Nations
- Best Professional Development: RAC Taylors Business School
- Best Rotaract Awareness: RAC Port Klang for Child Mortality Campaign
- Best Fellowship: RAC Pudu