newslink 2012-2013 - district 330

NewsliNk iw year 2012-2013

A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 & District 331 (Malaysia & Singapore)

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Inner Wheel C AmpAIgn

Be A Friend

Contents“Thank you” from IIW President Carole Young 2“An honour to serve” from District Chairman Juanita Lee 3“A year of changes” from District Chairman Rokiah Staun 4“A wonderful journey” from National Representative Ilah Ragunathan 5

Who Is Incoming:

• Incoming District Chairman Seetha Lakshmi 6• Incoming District Chairman Nany Gotze 6• Incoming National Representative Dr Lucy Ooi 7• Incoming IIW Board Member Joy Sundram 8• Incoming Club Presidents 9Districts 330 & 331 Chairman’s Club Visits 13District 330 @ IWC Bali Seminyak 16Districts 330 & 331 @ 13th Triennial Conference of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in India 17

District 330 International Inner Wheel Day 18 District 330 Social Projects – IIW Happier Futures Campaign 19AGM Highlights

• Executive Committee of Districts 330 and 331 22• Opening Speech by IIW President 23• Fellowship Night 24• Club Banner Parade 26• Meetings of Districts 330 and 331 27• Opening Ceremony 28• Banquet Night 29• Group Photos 31• Giving Children A Better Life – A Treat For Orphans 33IIW President Carole Young Tours Kuala Lumpur 35Dialogue With IIW President 36IIW President Carole Young Visits Singapore 37Highlights of Club Activities 39Snippets of District and IIW News 64

Executive Committee 2012-2013District 330 (Malaysia)

DISTRICT CHAIRMANJUANITA LEE Email: [email protected]

VICE-CHAIRMAN DATIN SEETHA LAKSHMIEmail: [email protected]

EXTENSION CHAIRMAN DATIN PEARL JAI MOHAN Email: [email protected]

HONORARY SECRETARYLEE LAN MEE Email: [email protected]

HONORARY TREASURER AMBIKA RAVI MENON Email: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ORGANISER FOONG PACK Email: [email protected]

EDITOR CHENG YEOK SAN Email: [email protected]

District 331 (Malaysia & singapore)

DISTRICT CHAIRMANROKIAH STAUNEmail: [email protected]

VICE-CHAIRMANNANY GOTZEEmail: [email protected]

EXTENSION CHAIRMANPHYLLIS FONGEmail: [email protected]

HONORARY SECRETARYTENGKU PUTERI MARILYNEmail: [email protected]

HONORARY TREASURERVIOLA CHAN BEE CHOOEmail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ORGANISER SHIRIN RUSTOM GHADIALIEmail: [email protected]

EDITORFLORENCE ENAUEmail: [email protected]

national representative (District 330 & District 331)

ILAH RAGUNATHANEmail: [email protected]

© 2013, inner Wheel District 330 and District 331All rights reserved.Newslink is an annual bulletin compiled and edited by the District Editors of Inner Wheel District 330 and District 331. It contains highlights of clubs and district events in the year, and distributed to clubs of both districts for their members. Past issues are also downloadable from the District 330 website at http://www.innerwheel330.org.my/downloads.html

Inner Wheel is a worldwide non-profit voluntary organisation founded on 10 January 1924, made up exclusively of lady members over 18 years of age. It is run by committees elected according to a constitution. International Inner Wheel today is one of the largest women’s service organisation in the world, with more than 100,000 members in almost 4,000 clubs and about 170 districts, spanning over 100 countries

NewsliNk 2012-2013A publication of Inner Wheel District 330 & District 331 (Malaysia & Singapore)

IIW theme “ Be A Friend”

ThankYoufrom IIW President

Carole Young

Dear Members

I t was my absolute honour and pleasure to visit your countries in March at the time of your AGMs. Thank you sincerely for the welcome and the friendship that was accorded to me.

I came home from that visit filled with humility and admiration of the work that is being undertaken by Members of Districts 330 and 331 in the name of Inner Wheel. I was privileged to speak with members about their Club projects (and in D331 to visit one project). I applaud you all for your on-going efforts to create Happier Futures.

The gathering in Kuala Lumpur for your District AGMs was a credit to the organising committee and I congratulate them on their planning and organisation. Events such as this take forethought and effort. It is this careful and thorough forward planning that makes the event feel as though it is progressing smoothly and effortlessly.

To those who have accepted office within your Clubs and Districts for 2013-2014, I thank you. I urge all members to support these ladies as they lead our organisation in your countries for the coming year.

I thank you all for continuing to “Be A Friend” and I thank you for giving me such wonderful memories of my visit to your area.

In friendship,

CaroleIIW President 2012-2013

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A nHonourToServefrom District Chairman (D330) Juanita Lee

I t is a privilege to be part of this great organisation and an honour to have served as Chairman of District 330.

My appreciation of Inner Wheel has grown this past year with the opportunity to experience the good work carried out by Clubs in the District. By upholding the values of Inner Wheel with compassion, members have made a difference in the lives of others and their world a better place. Let us continue to focus and build a better future for children. I am indeed very proud of your efforts and contributions.

With better communication in exchanging of ideas and experiences, clubs in the District can collaborate in bigger projects, resulting in greater public awareness and raising the image of Inner Wheel. This has been advocated by IIW President Carole Young to members all over the world. The publicity will help us garner better support and will make it easier for us to raise funds.

During my term, I have had the valuable support of my District Executive Committee. I thank each and everyone of my dedicated officers. Together, we have achieved the following: •ActivatingandkeepingtheDistrict330websiteup-to-date.•CharteringoftwonewClubs,IWCIntanKualaLumpurandIWCMutiaraSelangor.•Organising a joint district social project involving nineteen Clubs from Districts

330 and 331.•HoldingthefirstjointAnnualGeneralMeetingofDistricts330and331.•FosteringinternationalunderstandingbyattendingtheCharterInstallationofIWC

BaliSeminyak(the first InnerWheel club in Indonesia)and the13th Triennial Conference of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in India at Hyderabad.

We were very honoured with the presence of IIW President Carole Young at the joint District AGM. I am truly grateful to Organising Chairmen Datin BrendaLim and Datin Beh Pek Ling, their committee and members of my home club for organising the District Annual General Meeting and their wholehearted supportthroughoutmyyear.SpecialthankstoPPDatinLindaKoayofIWCKualaLumpur, who sponsored the Empress Wu Concert. This event raised funds which made it possible for the district to carry out several projects. Thank you also to President Chan Kam Fatt and Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja for their donation of skipping ropes.

District Committee, Presidents and members, our journey has been rewarding and fulfilling. Your wholehearted commitment to Inner Wheel has played an important role in making Inner Wheel the great organisation that it is today, one that we are all proud of. I thank you all.

Yours in Inner Wheel Friendship,

Juanita LeeDistrict Chairman 2012-2013 (District 330)

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A Year of Changesfrom District Chairman (District 331)

Rokiah Staun

I feel honoured to be given this opportunity to write a message as District 331 Chairman.

It is now a year since District 331 was formed, resulting from the division of District 330. There are many changes introduced to the new District such

as a new set of District Rules and Constitution, a new website, a new banner. However, there are also many customary practices which we want to perpetuate, one in particular is the access to news from all Clubs in Malaysia and Singapore. Hence, I am

glad that we have opted for this year’s edition of ‘Newslink’ to be a joint-publication of both Districts.

I would like to acknowledge the work of District 330 Editor Cheng YeokSanwhoischieflyresponsiblefordesigningthenewformatof‘Newslink’ in order to accommodate news from both Districts. This is not a simple task. I am confident that everyone will appreciate the many hours of effort and thought you have put into this year’s publication. To District 331 Editor Florence Enau, I wish to congratulate you for being able to coordinate the compilation of news from Clubs in District 331 and work with Yeok Santhousands of miles away, to get this magazine published. For a person who professes being IT illiterate, you have done a remarkable job.

Looking forward to reading this year’s ‘Newslink’.

Yours in Inner Wheel Friendship,

Rokiah StaunDistrict Chairman 2012-2013 (District 331)


I t gives me great pleasure to write some of my experiences serving District 330 and District331 as the National Representative for the year 2012-2013. Indeed, it has been

a wonderful journey of learning experience as I had the priviledge of direct communication between International Inner Wheel to pass on very important information to both the districts and clubs.

Deadlines set by International Inner Wheel has to be met, and therefore, communication between clubs was my priority.

IIW President Carole Young’s theme “Be A Friend” is a very simple theme which can encompass all that Inner Wheel stands for us, as we promote true friendship, encourage

the ideals of personal service and foster international understanding.

One of the greatest features of Inner Wheel is theopportunity given to members the world over, thus contributing to international understanding and friendship.

Best wishes to all.

Yours in Inner Wheel Friendship

Ilah RagunathanNational Representative 2012-2013District 330-331

A Wonderful Journey

from National Representative (District 330 & District 331)

Ilah Ragunathan


Inner Wheel to me is a sisterhood, a friendship group. As we get on in our years, girlfriends play an important

role in our lives. We all have our work, family and various other commitments. To be able to shut off, at least for a while, every now and then, in the company of ‘sisters’ is very welcome. Sometimes we can get carried away in our dayto day grind that we tend to forget to look on the brighter side or the funnier side of situations. Girlfriends remind you to do exactly that. To lend a shoulder to cry on or to laugh ourselves silly. Just like our new IIW theme, “We, for women”. Inner Wheel also serves as an avenue to do service to the underprivileged. What we cannot do alone, we can do as a group. What we accomplish will give us great satisfaction. I think Inner Wheel is very necessary in our lives.

In the transition from one district to two, District Chairman Rokiah Staun has shown hercompetence in heading the new District 331 and I am more than grateful that her experience

of being two times District Chairman, namely in 2011-2012 in District 330 and 2012-2013 in District 331, has helped in forming and developing District 331 smoothly and bringing it to full function without any hiccups.

As the second District Chairman of District 331, with the theme “We, for women”, I would like to quote the British poet Mathew Arnold, who once said, “If ever there comes a time when the women of the world come together purely and simply for the benefit of mankind, it will be a force such as the world has never known”. Since Inner Wheel Clubs are for women, how moremeaningful it is to work alongside friends for the benefit of mankind!

Inner W heel is a Sisterhood

Working Alongside Friends

from District Chairman Seetha Lakshmi (District 330) 2013-2014

from District Chairman Nany Gotze (District 331) 2013-2014

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I would first like to thank all Clubs in Districts 330 and 331 for voting me as National Representative for 2013-2014. It will be my privilege to carry out my duties to advise,

communicate and connect, between International Inner Wheel and our Districts. IfirstjoinedtheInnerWheelClubofSingaporeEastmorethan30yearsago.Despitenumerousotherwork and social commitments, Inner Wheel continues to retain a special place in my heart because of its unique blend of service through friendship. Through the years, Inner Wheel has faced some challenges, the most significant of which was declining membership. With the fast-changing global socio-economic landscape, the need to steer the Organisationfromaperceived“coffeeclub”culturetoonethatmeetstheaspirationsanddesiresofahigher-educated and better-travelled female population, became evident. The recent landmark ruling to open our doors to all women was, therefore, inevitable and timely, immediately allowing Inner Wheel to gain strength not only in numbers but also in the quality and mix of diverse members. It is exciting times indeed for Inner Wheel, with visionary leaders at the helm and new clubs in formation, many with younger generation members. We can proudly count Districts 330 and 331 as a prime example. As we scale greater heights, however, our original and distinctive ideals of friendship, fellowship and international understanding must remain a constant and continue to be nurtured amongst old and new members alike. I urge members to be attuned to International Inner Wheel, to keep abreast of ongoing worldwide activities, to meet up and welcome visiting overseas members and to look beyond our own District shores, for a more wholesome and rewarding Inner Wheel experience. There are many platforms to be engaged on, even internationally, if any member so desires. For a start, I encourage members to take up office, especially the club Presidency, as the first step to “growing” in Inner Wheel. I have seen many members rise to the occasion, despite initial fears, developing in self-confidence and mastering untapped skills along the journey. Likewise, I wish to remind members to support, and work with, every elected President, and to cast aside personal opinions and prejudices for the general good of the club. Finally, it leaves me to say that I will perform my duties as National Representative to the best of my ability and with abject humility. I invite members to correspond with me on any issue that may need clarification, especially from International Inner Wheel, and I look forward to meeting old and new friends in the course of my work. Yours in Inner Wheel, D r Lucy OoiDistricts 330 and 331 National Representative 2013-2014

Exciting Times Aheadfrom National Representative (District 330 & District 331) 2013-2014

Dr Lucy Ooi

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I hope this short account may inspire more Inner Wheel members in our district to move through the ranks in their clubs, then the district and eventually become part of the

International Inner Wheel board.

My journey, which started out as an ordinary Inner Wheel member in 1996 to being elected to the International Inner Wheel Board member for 2013/2014 was not something I planned. It happened organically and came about as I began to immerse myself within the service and fellowship culture of Inner Wheel.

In retrospect, I believe my love and dedication to service and the Inner Wheel movement had taken root when I travelled to Australia in my teens to continue my education. My guardians in Australia wereaRotarianandanactiveInnerWheelmember.Shewasafostermothertomanyinternationalstudents and I got involved with International and community service projects during my stay.

My husband became a Rotarian in 1975 and the wives of Rotarians met monthly to have fellowship and help Rotarians in their projects. We even did our own projects and I guess this was the start of

my love for service through fellowship.

I joined the Inner Wheel Club of Kuala Lumpur in 1996 and served as the Club secretary for 2 years continuously. This position gave me the opportunity to

understand the ethos of Inner Wheel and to become familiar with its structure, constitution and rules.

During my tenure as the Club President and later as District Chairman, some of us realised that our movement will benefit if all Inner Wheel members in our district understood and knew how to use the existing rules to structure their clubs and activities. Thus a few of us spent many hours of our time coupled with great fellowship to come up with a manual of procedure for

club and district officers.

I have attended several Inner Wheel International conferences and was also the National Representative. The conferences and my tenure as the National Representative allowed me to appreciate Inner Wheel and I realised that I was becoming a better person intellectually and socially. I learnt the true meaning of giving within my means and realised that what I received in friendship and happiness far outweighed my sacrifice in time, effort and money.

Emily Dickson wrote ”Friends Are My Estate”, as my friends, many of whom are in Inner Wheel, are my greatest inheritance in this life.

Joy SundramInternational Inner Wheel Board Director 2013-2014

Friends Are MyEstatefrom IIW Board Director 2013-2014

Joy Sundram

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President Jasbir [email protected] Bangsar • D330

2013-2014 will be Jasbir’s second term as President. A teacher and coordinator at Persatuan Dyslexia Malaysia in Subang Jaya, Jasbir is pursuing a Diploma in Child Learning Disorder and Psychology.

President Cheng YeoK [email protected] Ipoh East • D330

A daughter, wife, mother and working business partner. To know more, Yeok San invites you for a friendly chat over skype or a cup of coffee. She believes in building positive relationships with individuals and the community. The challenge in community work is to create sustainable projects for long-term viability. Her commitment is to work with, inspire and motivate members towards fulfilment of these objectives.

President anu [email protected] Ipoh • D330

Anu is serving a second term as President coinciding with IWC Ipoh’s 65th anniversary. She is on a project to help underprivileged diabetics by supplying glucometers at a subsidised cost and is passionate about helping Pusat Pemulihan Buntong. She is also keen to have fellowship programmes with other clubs, to foster friendship.

President emzita [email protected] Klang • D330

Emzita, graduated from University of Malaya in Mathematics, is a retired business woman in the retail of petroleum and related products. Married to Rotarian IPDG Mansoor Saat, they have five children, three of whom are schooling. In her year, she plans to promote Rotary values in Inner Wheel i.e. service, fellowship, diversity, integrity and leadership.

President CeCilia [email protected] Kuala Lumpur • D330

Cecilia has been active in community service work over ten years. She has held the posts of Treasurer, Club Correspondent and committee member. In the words of Mother Theresa, “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving” that inspired her to do her best to reach out to others who are in need.

President shin [email protected] Intan • D330

Shin is an active samaritan organising a variety of charity visits and social projects at least twice a year with her friends. She has helped raise funds for her Alumni as their President via a charity golf tournament and charity treasure hunt. Forming IWC Intan was by pure coincidence. She had spotted a post on Facebook from a friend requesting for help on a social project involving 200 orphans, in which she enquired further about and the rest was history.

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President datin zaiton [email protected] Kuala Lumpur City Centre • D330

“Thank you to all my fellow members, to you all especially the donors and sponsors. You have made it possible for the Club to start the journey towards helping the less fortunate. Our projects will follow through from last year: PERTIWI, orphanage at Kota Damansara and Kirtarsh Home for the Disabled. We hope this journey of service and friendship will make our club members closer to one another.”

President sherifah nor [email protected] Kuantan-Indera Mahkota • D330

Sherifah joined IWC Kuantan-Indera Mahkota in 2010 and is Club Correspondent in 2012-2013. A banker of 25 years, she ventured into business in 2009. Of her two children, Shanaz is an Investment Analyst and Ummaira is reading Law. She was married to the late PP Haji Noor’Azam Awang of the Rotary Club of Indera Mahkota.

President nini [email protected] Penang • D330

Nini Wee nee Chin Soo Sing, graduated from the Methodist Boys’ School, Penang. She has a daughter reading law and a son studying in Form 5. In the Club, she has held the posts of ISO and Secretary.

President lYnette [email protected] Mutiara Selangor • D330

Lynette is a UK-trained Aesthetician (body & beauty) and Aromatherapist, with work experience in the beauty industry and now freelances as a Trainer and Therapist. Her exposure to community service was as an Interactor. An IW member till 2004, she rejoined as Charter President of IWC Mutiara Selangor. As a mother of an 11 year-old girl, she says that she wants to teach her the importance of doing more for our community and making a difference in someone else’s life.

President narinder [email protected] Kuala Lumpur North • D330

“I joined the IWC KL North 9 years ago with the sole purpose of making friends and doing something useful. But here I am being elected for a second term. I enjoy “me-time”, reading, travelling and listening to debates. World current events and ancient history are my interests. Getting together with fellow IW members is enjoyable and informative. Doing joint projects is a favourite.”

President dr saroJani [email protected] Petaling Jaya • D330

A graduate of the University of Calcutta, she served in government hospitals in Kuantan and Melaka before venturing into private practice. A member since 2001, she was Club Secretary for two years. Her late husband was RC Indra Mahkota Charter President Dr Hubert D’Cruz. She is a mother to Noelani, a Radiologist, and Andre, an IT Entrepreneur and a grandmother of four.

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President shamini [email protected] Selangor • D330

IWC SELANGOR WILL STRIVE TO HELP MAKE A BETTER AND CARING SOCIETY.

President indra [email protected] Seremban • D330

I have been in IWC Seremban for the last 3 years. I gained new friends and had a chance to be involved in a number of charitable projects. This club has given me an opportunity to grow personally. As the incoming President for the coming term I will persevere to continue the great work by the past presidents of the club. I also look forward to many enjoyable social events with other Inner Wheel Clubs of our District.

President Jegathambal [email protected] Subang Selangor • D330

Born in Kuantan but studied in Convent Kajang, started working at 20 and a businesswoman at 34. As charter member of IWC Subang, Jegathambal has been enjoying service, fellowship and friendship, and is looking forward to her term with vigour and enthusiasm to do some meaningful activities with members. She is grateful to Charter President Parimala Satheesan and PP Shanti Menon for their guidance and support.

President PushPaValli Kuna [email protected] Taiping • D330

Joined Inner Wheel in 1994. First elected as President in 2008-2009, then 2009-2010 and now. In her prior tenure, many community projects were carried out. Pushpavalli is happy to be an Inner Wheel member as it gives the opportunity to serve the community, as well as meeting people and making friends.

President gillian [email protected] Kota Kinabalu • D331

Gillian is an accountant and was Audit Director of an international public accounting firm prior to her retirement. Inducted in 2009, she has assumed various roles notably as District Treasurer in 2011-2012. She was instrumental in bringing about “Dream Beyond Cancer”, a Breast Cancer Awareness campaign by IWC KK and Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera in October 2010. She maintains that IW has brought smiles to many less fortunate, and a different kind of fulfilment into her life! Gillian is happily married to PP Lee Swi Heng of Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu South.

President JaCqueline lian labangIWC Kuching • [email protected]

Jacqueline was born in Kuching to Kelabit parents. She has a Diploma in Secretarial Studies and is reading Law part-time while running a business in wedding events. Married to Bexter Michael Brooke, she has a son, Ariel Lian. She is involved in several NGOs and was awarded the Bintang Bentara Sarawak a state award, in 2012. In line with the theme “We, for Women”, she hopes to bring joy, help and encouragement to women in need from the various ethnic groups and others in Kuching.

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President annie tan nam [email protected] Sandakan • D331

Annie is a manager with a foreign bank in town. Energetic, meticulous, kind-hearted and helpful, she has been actively involved in all Club activities since induction. With her unique objectives and missions, she has been re-elected for another term. Annie is married to Rotary Club of Sandakan IPP Lo Sau Keng and is blessed with 2 children.

President Preeti [email protected] Singapore • D331

“It is not only with profound sense of honour and privilege that I look forward to discharging duties as incoming President of Inner Wheel Club of Singapore, I and my competent committee members are excited and aspire to take major initiatives to rejuvenate the original spirit of the club with current perspective. We would like to concentrate on under privileged children and advanced aged citizens needing support.”

President florenCe [email protected] Miri • D331

Florence joined IWC Miri in 1984. The majority of members then were wives of Shell staff who transferred often. She has been President 14 times, Secretary 13 times, District Editor 4 times and Club Delegate for most of the AGMs. For her, every IW year is a joy as it is the time for meeting old friends and making new ones. She says, “My task this coming year is to recruit more new members and to convince members to take up club and district posts.”

President aliCe [email protected] Sibu • D331

Alice was born in Sibu, studied at Methodist Secondary School, graduated from University of Salford (UK) and holds a company secretary license. She joined IW Sibu in 1985 and has served in every post. She was President in 1992-1994, 2004-2006 and 2012 to the present. As Chairman of her school alumni, she is passionate about helping and raising funds for her alma mater. Her hobbies include music, gardening and travelling. Married to Rotarian PP Peter Lau, they have a son, Richard, an engineer.

President tennY [email protected] Singapore East • D331

Tenny has been an Inner Wheel member for 6 years and has always been in the committee. Ever ready to help out, she has contributed to all projects both voluntary and monetary. Married to Rtn PP Lee Wan Wan of RC Tanglin, they have two children and two grandchildren.

President Joanna [email protected] Singapore West • D331

Joanna was President in 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 and is re-elected for a third time. She held the post of District Editor in 2005-2006 and District ISO in 2006-2007. She said, “I work hard and am committed to finish what I start.” With Nany Gotze as the next District Chairman, Joanna as President of Nany’s home club intends to give her as much support as she can in organising a memorable District AGM for 2014.

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IWC Taiping7 Jan 2013

IWC Ipoh East12 January 2013

IWC Klang 21 January 2013

IWC Kuala Lumpur3 January 2013

IWC Kuala Lumpur City Centre19 January 2013

IWC Kuantan5 January 2013

IWC Subang Selangor22 January 2013

District 330 Chairman’s Club Visits


IWC Seremban14 November 2012

IWC Kuala Lumpur North20 Oct 2012

IWC Petaling Jaya20 Oct 2012

IWC Ipoh12 Jan 2013

IWC Mutiara, Selangor10 Apr 2013

IWC Intan, Kuala Lumpur22 Nov 2012

IWC Bangsar22 Sep 2012

IWC Penang30 Nov 2012


District 331 Chairman’s Club Visits

IWC Sibu7 Oct 2012

IWC Kota Kinabalu28 Aug 2012

Inner Wheel Clubs of Singapore, Singapore East and Singapore West21 Sep 2012

IWC Sandakan2 Sep 2012

IWC Miri30 Sep 2012


District 330 @ IWC Bali SeminyakVisit to the Jodie O’Shea Orphanage & Charter Night (8 Dec 2012)

Arrival at Denpasar Airport, 7 Dec 2012

DC Juanita with CP Barbara Mackenzie

At the orphanage

Signing the visitors’ book Poco-poco dance enthralls the crowd

At the Charter Night with IIW President Carole Young

IIW President Carole Young At the orphanage


District 330 & 331 @ 13th Triennial conference of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs In India

1-3 February 2012, Hyderabad

Arrival at Rajiv Gandhi Airport

Tour of sunny Hyderabad

At a saree shop

Heads of foreign participants with IIW President Carole Young (DC Juanita Lee is third from left)


Theme: “International Dance & Song”

with participation by theInner Wheel Clubs of:

Ipoh EastKlang

Kuala LumpurKL City CentrePetaling Jaya

SelangorSeremban

Organised by Inner Wheel Club of

Bangsar–– District 330 ––

13 January 2013

IIW Day 2013


SuperCamp Workshop Scoring A+ For Life 11 May 2013

District 330 Social Projects

• Developingskillsinchildrenforacademicsuccess,“ScoringA+”by Supercamp.

• Encouragingmusiceducation,donationofamusicsynthesizerand an amplifier system.

• Distributingtwothousandskippingropestoschoolchildren,“Skipping for Health”.

Skipping for Health

Music Education

Acknowledgements:• PP Datin Linda Koay of IWC Kuala Lumpur, who sponsored the

Empress Wu Concert. This event raised funds which made it possible for District 330 to carry out several projects.

• President Chan Kam Fatt and Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja for their donation of skipping ropes.

Giving Children a Better Life


Social Projects by Clubs in District 330 and District 331 in line with International Inner Wheel Social Project Theme “Giving Children a Better Life”

Doing Our Part for the Community

SoCIAL ProJECT ProJECT LoCATIonHealth and WellnessEye-care test and donation of prescription glasses to children of orphanages. IWC Kuala Lumpur

Sunbeams Home, Yayasan Sunbeams Home, 54 Jalan Bunga Melor 16A, Taman Mawar, 56100 Kuala Lumpur; and RACTAR, Lot 746 Jalan USJ 1/18, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Hair-cut for children of Pusat Jagaan Kanak-kanak Terencat Akal and Teenage Crisis. IWC KL North

Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd (Teenage Centre), 8.8 km, Jalan Hulu Kelang, 68000 Ampang.

Donation of rehabilitation equipment. IWC Kuala Lumpur Spastic Children´s Association of Selangor & Federal Territory, 14 Lorong Utara A, 46700 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Donation of equipment and giving joy with tender loving care by taking the children for outings to parks and playgrounds. IWC Kuantan-IM

NASOM@Kuantan (National Austistic Society of Malaysia), 631 Lorong Selamat 21, Off Jalan Teluk Sisek, 25050 Kuantan.

Annual donation of a year’s supply of ice cream and goody bags, and celebration of July birthdays. IWC Kuala Lumpur

Paediatric Oncology Ward, Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

Donation to Kasih Hospice. IWC Bangsar Kasih Hospice. 7 Jalan 14/29, 46100 Petaling Jaya.

Enriching toys – collections for children with disabilities and learning difficulties. IWC Singapore West

AWWA Resource Centre, Singapore

EducationDonation of computer systems and pen drives. IWC Ipoh East SRJK (T) Gunung Rapat and SMJK(T)

Menglembu, Ipoh.Cleaning up and improving the condition of a school canteen. IWC Ipoh

SRJK (T) Methodist, Buntong, Ipoh.

Donation of school bags to school children. IWC Klang SRJK (T) Pulau Carey Selatan, Pulau Carey, Kuala Langat, Selangor.

Donation of school uniforms. IWC Klang Orphanage in Kajang, Selangor.“Be Smart Be Safe” – teaches personal safety to children below 12. IWC Penang

Primary schools In Penang

Upgrading a school library shed. IWC Ipoh SMK Desa Pinji, IpohFans worth RM1,000 fitted in the computer laboratory. IWC Subang Selangor

A tamil school in Kajang

Donation of pencil sets, foodstuff, school bags and clothings to about 200 Penan and Kelabit primary students. IWC of KL City Centre, Kuching, Miri, Kota Kinabalu, Kuantan-IM

SK Bario, d/a Pejabat Pelajaran Daerah Kecil Baram, 98050 Marudi, Sarawak.

“Our Hope Into The Future” – donation of fan and air-conditioners to help revive the computer lab, IWC Selangor

SRJK (T) Jalan Bangsar, 1 Jalan Lengkok Abdullah, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

Donation of school uniforms and shoes to poor school children; and computer, printer and fax machine, food and provisions to two schools. IWC Taiping and IWC Kuala Lumpur

Taiping: SRJK (T) Ulu Sepetang, SRJK (T) Kamunting, SRJK (T) Yam Seng

Donation of financial aid to 10 poor students of 3 schools. IWC Kuala Lumpur

SMK Vivekananda, SMK Jinjang and SMK Pudu.

Donation of storybooks and refurbishment of library funded by “Buy a Book to Teach a Child” project. IWC Petaling Jaya

SRJK (T) Jalan Bangsar, 1 Jalan Lengkok Abdullah, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.


SoCIAL ProJECT ProJECT LoCATIon“SEGi University College Scholarship Project” – 6 Diploma courses for needy students. IWC Kuala Lumpur

SEGi University College, 9 Jalan Teknologi, 47810 Petaling Jaya.

Scholarships for poor students of professional multimedia programmes. IWC Kuala Lumpur

Claz’room Academy of Media Art, F-02-02 Neo Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/1, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya.

Course sponsorship of 7 students for the Adventure Course. IWC Kuala Lumpur

Outward Bound Malaysia, Teluk Batik, 32200 Lumut

Donation of 10 kayaks. IWC Kuala Lumpur Outward Bound Malaysia, Teluk Batik, 32200 Lumut

Dyslexia awareness at a shelter home, IWC Bangsar Shelter Home For Children, 9 Jalan Barat, 46200 Petaling Jaya

“Bijak itu Selamat” awareness programmes for the protection of children from sexual abuse. IWC Penang

Women’s Centre for Change, 241 Jalan Burma, 10350 Penang, Malaysia

Envision their Dreams – Provide facilities to the visually handicapped children to continue their education. IWC Singapore

Lighthouse School by the Association for the Visually Handicapped Centre, Singapore

Cultivate Reading Habits – Books, Holy bibles to 71 less-fortunate children. IWC Sibu

Methodist Children’s Home, Sibu

Providing children with access to preschool education. IWC Kota Kinabalu

Rural parts of Sabah

Poor families, orphanages and halfway homesDonation from proceeds of Empress Wu Charity Concert project to a charity foundation for health care of special children, culture and the arts, providing aid and assistance to the needy. IWC KL

Yayasan Munarah, Lot 10, The Royale Bintang Resort and Spa Seremban, Jalan Dato AS Dawood, Seremban

Donation of meal packets to school children of a non-profit education centre. IWC Ipoh East

Satya Sai Baba Centre, Gunung Rapat, Ipoh

Donate Ensure milk to a victim of an accident with head injury. IWC Subang Slangor

Muthukumaran from Sri Sentosa

Adoption (4th year) of a child from a broken family, made monthly visits and provided her with pocket money, bus fare to school, free tuition and revision books. IWC Ipoh East

(confidential)

Donated food to the children of a home. IWC Klang Good Samaritan Home, 2 Lebuh Jelutong, Taman Selatan, 41200 Klang, Selangor

Donation of mattresses, operational expenses and materials for a craft programme to this centre for physically challenged children. IWC Kuala Lumpur

Persatuan Kanak-kanak Istimewa Kajang, Selangor. 17 Jalan Seksyen 2/14, Taman Kajang Utama, 43000 Kajang.

Donation of heavy duty cooking stove and food provisions to an orphanage of physically challenged children. IWC Seremban

Pusat Jagaan Orang Kurang Upaya Siputeh, Seremban

Donation of food provisions to 9 poor families. IWC Kuala Lumpur

(confidential)

Distributing provisions, clothings, toys, books to more than 2000 homeless children and families living in Cemetery Parks. IWC Singapore East

Street children of Cebu, the Phillippines

“Whispering Hope” – To help pupils of a rural primary school with stationery items, shoes and other items needed. IWC Kuching and IWC Miri with IWCs Bangsar, KLCC, Kuantan, and Kota Kinabalu

SK Bario, Sarawak

Providing provisions to girls from rural and remote parts of Sabah staying in a hostel while they continue their education in town. IWC Kota Kinabalu.

Mother of Divine Grace Hostel, Kota Belud, Sabah


Twenty-two Clubs participated at the joint District AGM, fifteen from District 330 and seven from District 331. There were altogether a hundred and fifty-six participants, one hundred and twenty from District 330, thirty-three from District 331 and three overseas

members. At the opening ceremony, IIW President Carole Young delivered the keynote address and declared open the AGM. The business session proceeded smoothly and the decision was made to hold another joint AGM next year to be hosted by District 331. There were twenty-nine members who attended an AGM for the first time, twenty-three from District 330, four from District 331 and two from overseas clubs. They were presented with mementos from IIW President Carole Young. The first night was the Fellowship Night, when members from each Club performed to the theme the Parisian Weekend. Onthenextnight,inreadinessforthebanquetthemeof“MoulinRouge”,theBallroomwasfilled with rich decorations and vibrant colours. Guests included the Royal Patron of the Inner WheelClubofKualaLumpurDYMMTunkuAmpuanBesarNegeriSembilanDarulKhususTuankuAishah Rohani bte Almarhum Tengku Besar Mahmud and the Honorary Member of Inner Wheel ClubofKualaLumpurYAMTengkuPuteriPuanSriDatinSeriNorzehanIbniAlmarhumSultanSalahuddinAbdulAzizShahAl-Haj.IIWPresidentCarolepresentedtheCharterCertificatestotwonew Clubs in District 330 and as the celebration continued, she was joined on stage by the Clubs’ PastPresidentstothesong“StandByMe”. ASocialProjectwasheldonthefinaldayoftheAGMwhenweplayedhosttotwohundredexcited children with their minders. Nineteen clubs from Districts 330 and 331 participated in the programme which included a performance by the Kuala Lumpur Children’s Choir, a magician-clown item, a Gangnam dance number by the children, a motivational workshop by the Supercampteamonthe“8KeysofExcellence”andthepresentationofchequestoseveralhomesforchildren.Themorningendedwiththesingingofthe“AuldLangSyne”followedbyasumptuousinternational buffet which was thoroughly enjoyed by all especially the children, at the Cinnamon CoffeeHouseoftheOneWorldHotel. It was a meaningful and fun-packed weekend.

the exeCutIve CommIttees of 2013-2014

District 330 & District 331

AGM Highlights22-24 March, Kuala Lumpur

distriCt 330 DISTRICTCHAIRMANDatinSeethaLakshmiofIWCKlangVICE-CHAIRMAN DatinDrRamaniSubramaniamofIWCIpohEastExTENSIONCHAIRMANSimoneWippernofIWCKualaLumpurNorthSECRETARYParimalaSatheesanofIWCSubang,SelangorTREASuRERAmbika Panicker of IWC Petaling JayaEDITORLinda Lim (Yip Lee Khen) of IWC Kuala LumpurINTERNATIONALSERvICEORGANISER Vijaya Mariappan of IWC Klang

distriCt 331 DISTRICTCHAIRMANNanyGotzeofIWCSingaporeWestVICE-CHAIRMAN AliceWongofIWCSibuExTENSIONCHAIRMANPhyllisFongofIWCSingaporeEastSECRETARYLuciaGohofIWCSingaporeWestTREASuRERSarifahSihahBintiAhmadofIWCKotaKinabaluINTERNATIONALSERvICEORGANISERChan Bee Choo (Viola Tsen)EDITORShirinRustomGhadialiofIWCSingapore


exCerpt of speeCh by IIW presIdent Carole young, openIng Ceremony, 23 mar 2013

I am delighted to be here to be part of your District Meetings and I thank you for the invitation to attend and for the very warm welcome that I have received. It is wonderful to see familiar faces and to meet again with members that I have met

at other Conferences and Charters. I was very pleased to hear recently that two more Clubs have been chartered in District 330 – that is wonderful news and I congratulate all those involved in this extension work. There is a lot of talk within our organisation about new Clubs being Chartered, new Districts being formed and new members being welcomed. This is wonderful news; it is all positive and encouraging,

but I still believe that it is very important that we retain the members that we have, that the established Clubs and Districts remain healthy and active – this can only happen if we have people willing to take on leadership roles. I am often reminded that we are all volunteers and this is true but we also have a commitment to our Club and our organisation. I am finding as I travel that the Clubs and Districts which have high expectations and which require commitment and effort from their members are the Clubs and Districts that are thriving. InthecountrieswhereInnerWheelisthriving,itiscertainlyaserviceClub.Ourmembersinthose countries have “friendship with a real purpose”, not just “friendship with coffee”. These Clubs have a vision; they have specific and ambitious projects; there are expectations that the members will contribute time and energy; these Clubs and Districts make no apology for demanding dedication and effort from their members and these expectations are made very clear before the person is admitted to membership. This is what I mean when I say we have to make Inner Wheel relevant …if we become just a coffee group, we will have totally lost the Inner Wheel ethic and the ideals that Margarette Golding had in mind when she formed Inner Wheel in 1924 to enhance the work of Rotarian husbands, and wewillhavelostsightofthethreeObjectsofInnerWheel.Withoutthevisionandtheexpectationhow can there be achievement and satisfaction that we have indeed helped someone less fortunate than ourselves, or helped someone to upskill themselves so that they can support and feed their family members in the future. This is the sort of thing that Inner Wheel is about. This is what we are aiming for and this is why we need members to come forward and take office to keep our Clubs and our Districts healthy, to keep giving new enthusiasm to activities, to bring new ideas to our Clubs, to retain the members that we have, as well as to entice more ladies to join our wonderful worldwide organisation and help create Happier Futures. I hope you have all seen the new IIW website which was launched earlier this week. I hope you will find the site easy to explore and will find it interesting. I also hope you have found the President’s 4th message which I wrote for the launch on the website on a drop down from the “Who’s Who” heading. Also on the web are the new pamphlets that are there is be printed for your use. They are on a drop down from “Documents Library”. In conclusion, I have been delighted to receive many positive comments from all around the Inner Wheel World from members who are finding my theme for the year “Be A Friend” good to work towards and which is encouraging members to take our organisation back to its core values. Yes, we need to be moving forward, and we need to move with the times, but we also need to keep our eyes focussed on our original objects. “Rules and traditions can be changed; principles are forever” and I believe that our objects are our principles. Let us all Be A Friend as we continue helping people and extending the hand of friendship as we help to create Happier Futures by helping children around the world now.


agm felloWshIp nIght, 22 mar 2013

A Parisian Weekend ~ IWC Kuala Lumpur

First time attending a District AGM, a memorable photo moment with IIW President and District Chairmen

A Parisian Weekend ~ IWC Kuala Lumpur

French Can-can Dance ~ IWC Petaling Jaya


IWC Kota Kinabalu IWC Sandakan

IWC Klang

IWC Singapore West

IWC Intan Kuala Lumpur

IWC Kuala Lumpur City Centre All join in ~ dancing the poco-poco

DC Juanita flanked by Ivy Ho (left) and PP Brenda Lim (right)

IWC Ipoh East

IWC Intan Kuala Lumpur joined by IIW President, District Chairmen and other clubs

IWC Selangor


banner parade @ openIng Ceremony, 23 mar 2013

IWC Intan, Kuala Lumpur

IWC Kuala Lumpur City Centre

IWC Kuala Lumpur North

IWC Kuching

IWC Petaling Jaya

IWC Singapore East IWC Singapore West IWC Subang Selangor IWC Taiping

IWC Sandakan IWC Selangor IWC Singapore

IWC Miri IWC Mutiara, Selangor IWC Penang

IWC Kota Kinabalu IWC Kuala Lumpur IWC Kuantan Indera Mahkota

IWC Ipoh IWC Ipoh East IWC Klang


agm meetIngs, 23 mar 2013

District 330 Club Delegates

District 330 Executive Committee with IIW President Carole Young and NR Ilah Ragunathan

District 331 Executive Committee

District 331 Club Delegates


openIng Ceremony

23 mar 2013


banquet nIght

“moulIn rouge”

23 mar 2013


Presentation of Charter Certificate to Inner Wheel Club of Intan, Kuala Lumpur. Club number 5962.

District Chairman Juanita Lee thanks her Executive Committee and NR Illah Ragunathan

District Chairman Rokiah Staun thanks her Executive Committee and NR Illah Ragunathan

Installation of Datin Seetha Lakshmi as District Chairman 2013-2014 of District 330

Installation of Mrs Nany Gotze as District Chairman 2013-2014 of District 331

Presentation of Charter Certificate to Inner Wheel Club of Mutiara, Selangor. Club number 5979.


IWC Intan, Kuala Lumpur

IWC Ipoh East IWC Kuala Lumpur City Centre

IWC Kuala Lumpur North IWC Penang

IWC Ipoh

IWC Klang IWC Kuantan Indera Mahkota

IWC Mutiara, Selangor IWC Petaling Jaya

group photos of partICIpants

IWC Selangor

IWC Taiping

IWC Kuala Lumpur, the host club

District 331

IWC Subang Selangor

IWC Bangsar

Well done! Well done! Bravo!

Nearly 200 orphans, an enraptured audience

The Kuala Lumpur Children’s Choir

Star Metro, 5 April 2013 New Straits Times, 22 April 2013

a treat for orphans, 24 mar 2013

The popular Gangnam Dance


Oh gawd! ROFL. Christine of SuperCamp delivering the 8 KEYS OF EXCELLENCE with exuberance.

Representative children from the homes with representatives of sponsoring Inner Wheel clubs.

A buffet landscape fit for a king

Auld Lang Syne

A photo booth was set up by IWC Intan KL for memorable fun photos.


Carole Tours KL25 March 2013


Dialogue with IIW President22 March 2013 • One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya

“board dIreCtors” in page 8 of the IIW Constitution

“no country in this group (that is, with fewer than 1,000 members) shall have a person serving as a Board Director for more than two consecutive years, but may nominate a candidate again after an interval of one year.”

Q: How would we know under which group the previous Nominee was elected. It will be unfair if the following year’s nomination is invalid because of this ruling.

A: Currently on the IIW Governing Body, eight of sixteen would qualify under this category. Go ahead and nominate. The two years apply to “country”, and this was passed at the 2009 convention.

About the position and standing of IIW Board Director in the District and Club. As a Board Director is on the International Inner Wheel Governing Body she must not be involved within her own country, must be impartial and not be involved in ‘local’ matters.

aCtIve membershIp, Category C

“Women who have been invited to join, provided that a majority of club members agree.”

Q: Two-thirds majority or simple majority?

A: Simple majority. In India, it is two-thirds because of local bye-laws.

Inner Wheel traInIng

Q: How does IIW view training? What steps has IIW taken with regards to this? At the recent IIW Governing Body Meeting, PIIW President Catherine Refabert emphasised the need to train members at all levels especially E-training. Some of our members see IW more as a social organisation and are just happy with the friendship and service aspects but do not feel the need to be ‘trained’ on IW culture, procedures and knowledge. This is where the District faces its most crucial challenge – getting knowledgeable members to serve so that IW can expand beyond club and district status. We are unable to proceed to form a National Governing Body if members are not interested to hold office. Perhaps you can address this issue to the members tomorrow at the AGM.

A: IIW encourages training. IIW’s aim is to put more training materials on the web. For those under Category C, a mentoring system should be introduced.

soCIal Change

Q: Would President Carole share with us any impactful social change noted during your term of office. Has IIW considered a role to identify charismatic leaders or projects that have shown successful impact for social change at community level as examples to motivate and encourage clubs?

A: Difficult to measure charismatic leadership. In India there are 30,000 members and competition is strong amongst themselves. Their website is very comprehensive and there are a number of worthwhile projects that have been carried out. Other Clubs can learn from this.


A fter attending the Joint-District AGM in Petaling Jaya, IIW President Carole, accompanied by NR Ilah Ragunathan, spent three days in Singapore. She arrived in the morning of 26 March 2013. At Changi Airport to welcome her, were Deputy NR Dr Lucy Ooi, District 331 Chairman Rokiah Staun,

Vice-Chairman Nany Gotze, PIIWBD Shirin Ghadiali, District Extension Chairman Phyllis Fong and the Club Presidents IWC Singapore, IWC Singapore East and IWC Singapore West.

Carole Visits Singapore26-28 March 2013

by District Chairman Rokiah Staun

Arrival at Changi airport

opening of the upgraded facilities of SAVH


Lunch was held at the Raffles Hotel, an establishment built in the early 20th Century. After lunch, President Carole was taken to PIIWBD Shirin’s residence where she was hosted for the duration of the visit. In the evening, she attended the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH) Charity Banquet, graced by Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam. The next day, about fifty Inner Wheel members from the three Clubs congregated at the premises of the SAVH for a meeting with IIW President Carole. Reports were presented by the Club Presidents. President Carole was then shown around the premises to see the whole range of services provided by SAVH. She was also given the honour to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the upgraded facility consisting of new PCs and new Braille-coded machines and printers, donated by IWC of Singapore to SAVH. After lunch, President Carole accompanied by NR Ilah, DC Rokiah, VC Nany and Dr Joanna Sie spent time at the ‘Garden by the Bay’. The attractions included Flower Dome, Supertree Grove, Cloud Forest, Heritage Garden and the famous Bay East Garden. Many photos were taken. In the evening, a dinner was held at a restaurant serving western food. It was a relaxing evening with good fellowship, good food and wine. On the morning of the third day, President Carole visited the National Museum of Singapore, established in 1887 when Singapore was part of the Straits Settlements. Re-opened in December 2006 after three years of extensive restoration, the museum now presents permanent exhibitions on Singapore history and popular culture, using state-of-the-art multimedia technology to bring history to life. After a lunch of seafood with Inner Wheel members, President Carole returned to PIIWBD Shirin’s residence to get ready for her return trip to New Zealand, in the evening of 28 March 2013.

At the national Museum of Singapore

At Gardens By The Bay


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF Bangsar

» JULY 2012 — Hari Raya Joint Project with Masjid Jamek, Feeding the Homeless. We helped in the packing and serving of the food. It was a very meaningful, eye opening night as we met and spoke to many families who actually live on the streets.

» AUGUST — We had our 24th Club installation at Holiday Villa. » SEPTEMBER — Our ladies set up a chapatti stall for the Annual Fund

Raising Food Fair organised by The Kasih Foundation. The response was so good last year and, proud to say, even better this second time around! Looks like it is going to be a regular contribution.

» OCTOBER — Diwali Project, food rations for Sister Bertha’s Community Centre. The food parcels were for underprivileged families who Sister Bertha has been supporting over the years.

» NOVEMBER — Diwali Pot Luck Meeting and Fellowship at PP Sawan’s house. Excellent food, great company, many many stories. All in all, a memorable Inner Wheel Diwali get-together.

» DECEMBER — Beauty and The Beast Musical at Sunway Amphitheatre for 50 underprivileged children from various homes. This was a joint project with the MMCARE Association. We arranged for a buffet high tea/dinner at the Borneo Rainforest Restaurant, after which we accompanied the children for the very colourful, interesting musical.

» JANUARY 2013 — International Inner Wheel Day Celebrations. Our first attempt at organising this event was very encouraging as we had good support and participation from 8 clubs in total from the District.

» FEBRUARY — Club AGM. » MARCH — Presentation of a sofa set to the YWCA-KL.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF intan, Kuala luMpur

This “young generation” Club held an Inaugural Meeting on the 29 October 2012 and was registered with the Registrar of Societies in December 2012, with the guidance and support from District Chairman Juanita Lee, Extension Chairman Datin Pearl and mentoring club, Inner Wheel Club of Kuala Lumpur. The Club was initiated by President Shin Loh, with the objective of helping to make a difference in people’s lives and also influencing other like-minded ladies to be involved. The club was successfully registered with International Inner Wheel on 22 November 2012, with 16 members aged 25 and above. A year-long of exciting plans include fundraising for a long-term programme with Rumah Solehah and POSHe (Positive Shelter Home), a shelter for women and children living with HIV/AIDS, to provide the children with support to aid their development, to educate peers about HIV, raising the awareness of living with HIV and also promoting the importance of Safe Sex and STDs. At the Charter Installation, a cheque of RM6,000 was presented by District Chairman Juanita Lee on behalf of their mentor club, Inner Wheel Club of Kuala Lumpur. This sum is part of the total proceeds allocated to District 330 from a musical concert “Empress Wu” sponsored by PP Datin Linda Koay.

New GenerationCharter Installation themed “Pretty in Pink”

on 8 Jun 2013

District AGM Fellowship night performers

“Photo Booth” project at District AGM

A fashion show of Bill Keith’s gorgeous collection, showcased by the Inner Wheel Club of Intan girls themselves


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF ipoh

1-3 12 Jan 2013. IIW Day Project at Persatuan Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti Buntong was officiated by District Chairman Juanita Lee. One gait trainer for adult and another for a child were presented. A lovely performance was given by the children who were later treated to tea.

4-5 SJK (T) Desa Pinji — canvas curtains were installed at the reading corner to shelter the students from the glare of the sun.

6 Members celebrating the 80th birthday of PNR Datin Gnana Rajah.7 13 Feb 2013. PP Thangmalar and Mrs Vasugi exchanging bannerettes

with Presidents Hutokshi Pundoel and Poroochi Batliwala of IWCs of Pune Central and Pune Downtown. 16 Feb 2013 – IWC Ipoh jointly with IWC Ipoh East visited IWC of Secunderabad, Hyderabad and met President Dr Sulochana Mathur.

8 21 Sep 2012. International Day of Peace Drawing And Colouring Competition winners with members of IWC Ipoh and Rotarians of RC Ipoh at SMJK Perempuan Perak.

9 District Chairman Juanita Lee, District Secretary Lan Mee, District ISO Foong and AGM Organising Chairman Datin Brenda during DC’s official visit to IWC Ipoh at PNR Datin Gnana’s residence.

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INNER WHEEL CLUB OF ipoh east

Celebrating Children’s Day with children of the Paediatric Ward, Hospital Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh.

Unpacking a computer,a donation to one of two schools.

Dressed in Burmese costume at IIW Day organised by IWC Bangsar.

Sale of cakes and potted plants at a flea market, fund-raising with

lots of fellowship.

Bowling for fun. We hit several strikes!

District Chairman and guests at the installation of President Mallika.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF Klang

January 2013. Grace Centre, Klang, is an orphanage for 40 children. President Datin Sakunthalai and members visited and served them a sumptuous lunch (left).

October 2012. President Sakunthalai Purawiappan and a few members donated school bags, stationeries and goodie bags to the pupils of the school at SRJK (T) Pulau Carey Timur.

November 2012. A visit to Madam Badmini with donations of diapers and food proteins for her disabled son.

19 March 2013. Attended a Certificate Presentation Ceremony for volunteers of Klang General Hospital

9 April 2013. Visited Madam Raja Devi, a single mother and partially blind with four children. The Club donated provisions for her family (below).

9 April 2013. Darvenraaj from Banting, Selangor, who scored 8As in the recent PMR assessment suffers from leukemia. The Club donated RM500 to the 15 year-old.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF Kuala luMpur

Delicious ice cream anytime. Since 1990, children in the oncology ward of Paediatric Institute (a public hospital) are comforted by a continually filled ice-cream freezer, a project by IWC Kuala Lumpur. Photo shows President Elena Teoh giving goodie bags to bring cheer and celebrate birthdays of children in the ward.

It is tough to resuscitate a mannequin! Members were at a visit to St John’s Academie to present a donation towards their Integrated Water, Jungle and Land Emergency Rescue Training Course.

Giving Children a Better Future. Up north to Taiping. Children of a Tamil primary school received shoes and uniforms (top). A home for children received provisions, stationeries and electrical equipment (left).

To the north-west at Lumut. In encouraging a wholesome education for teens. IWCKL members sponsored students for courses at the Outward Bound School and donated 11 kayaks (editor: paddles included!)


Financial aid for needy school children. For more than twenty years, over thirty secondary students from three public schools have received

financial aid for annual schooling expenses.

“Empress Wu – The Musical”, a project that helped many.

Skipping For Health – a project sponsored by the District. IWCKL distributed skipping ropes to rACTAr,

Yayasan Sunbeam, SMK Jinjang and SMK Bandar Utama.

Shanghai night, a Chinese new Year theme – one of the many local festivities of the year celebrated in style.

outgoing President Peggy Khoo installing Elena Teoh as the 64th President.

District Chairman presenting plans of a Parisian EscapadeFellowship Weekend of the District AGM to her home club members.

President Elena thanking members for 100% attendance in her year.

Looking confident, this year’s scholarship winners. Since 2009, IWCKL with SEGI University has

been offering six full scholarships for a two-and-a-half-year diploma course.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF Kuala luMpur city centre

With Guest of Honour, IIW President Carole Young at the District AGM.

With District Chairman Juanita Lee at a visit to a nursing home for the aged.

Giving Chidren A Better Life. Spending a fabulous morning with orphans at the District AGM Social Project, 24 March 2013

Upcoming Projects

1. Visiting Cancer Ward at General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.

2. Joint Medical Health Camp with PERTIWI at Orang Asli Village at Ulu Langat.

3. Visiting the RACTAR Orphanage Home.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF Kuala luMpur north

11 April 2013. IWC KL North, in collaboration with two ladies of IWC Petaling Jaya and Madam Sherley, organised a joint project with the entire team from Hair Absolute to provide free hair cut for approximately 100 residents of the PJ Caring Home, a nursing home for the mentally challenged. Past District Chairman Mrs Sheela Wadhwani of IWC Petaling Jaya also contributed to the event by donating ladies’ undergarments to the residents whilst Madam Sherley brought some cakes for the residents. This was followed by a fellowship lunch at Sam Yue Restaurant and the project ended at 5:00 pm.

“A good home is a happy home”, a visit with District Chairman Juanita Lee to an orphanage supported by IWC KL North.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF Kuantan-inDera MahKota

The Club President and members celebrated Chinese New Year fellowship with “yee sang” after the Club AGM held on 28 Jan 2013.

District Chairman Juanita Lee and President Datin Shobha Nair Wong

during the break after the Club Meeting on 5 Jan 2013.

Fellowship Dinner at Shahzan Inn Kuantan to celebrate International Inner Wheel Day with the theme “Celebrating Our Cultural Diversity in Pink”.

5 Jan 2013. Handing over of therapy aids sponsored by IWC Kuantan-Indera Mahkota by District Chairman Juanita Lee and Club President Datin Shoba Nair Wong to the National Autistic Society of Malaysia (Kuantan Centre).

From right, Club President Datin Shobha Nair Wong, Vice-President, Treasurer Datin Teh Yi Shyan and Datin Pathma Ramanathan.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF Mutiara, selangor

Charter Installation Night — Lineup of Charter Members — 27 April 2013.

Inaugural Meeting — 24 November 2012.

Proud to be Inner Wheel members!

Receiving the Charter from IIW President, 23 March.

Our first AGM.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF penang

Sixteen members including spouses attended the 13th Treinnial Conference of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs In India at the Leonia Holistic Destination, Hyderabad, on 1-3 February 2013. It was a wonderful experience. Places that we visited were the Qutub Minar – the tallest minaret in India, Golconda Fort – a ruined city in South Central India built in the 13th century by ‘kakatiya’ kings. Bannerettes were exchanged and many clubs said they would love to visit Penang.

A few members attended the 33rd

Annual General Meeting of District 330 and District 331 at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya on the 22-24th March 2013. Members enjoyed an entertaining night, Parisian style. Everyone took home fond memories.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF petaling jaya

The Inner Wheel Club of Petaling Jaya under the leadership of President May Khoo and the Executive Committee undertook some key projects in 2012-2013: Light Syawal Cheer, Deepavali Cheer, Christmas Cheer and the Chinese New Year Cheer. Food hampers, ang pows, provisions and clothes were donated mainly to single mothers and stationeries when there were small children. » A Charity Bazaar was held on the 24-25 November 2012 at the

Community Centre, 1 Utama Shopping Complex. It was a bake and handicraft sale. IIW objectives of bonding true friendship among members and public awareness were achieved. True Friendship was further bonded during the time of baking, preparing and onsite sale. All the proceeds from this sale were channeled to underprivileged children and single mothers in line with the IIW social project theme “Giving Children a Better Future”.

» In conjunction with International Women’s Day, a Hi-tea was held on 9 December 2012 at the PJ Caring Home. Donating adult diapers to the PJ caring home has been an ongoing project.

» Another long-standing project is “Buy a Book to Teach a Child”. Its three main objectives are to help the environment by the recycling of books and magazines, to cultivate a reading habit amongst the public as the price of each book is minimal and often given out free of charge to deserving children and voluntary teachers, and lastly, to collect proceeds which goes towards educating underprivileged children. The proceeds from this sale sponsored tuition fees for 4 secondary students.

» An Appreciation Lunch for single mothers with their children was held on 19 May in celebrating Mother’s Day at Kampung Parit Mahang, near Kuala Selangor. It included motivational talks on Breast Cancer Awareness and nutrition, fitness exercises, basic beauty makeover, and ice breaking games for both moms and kids. 30 single mothers from three major ethnic backgrounds were invited.

» The Boobs and Bums (B&B) Project (9 June 2013) provided undergarments for the ladies of PJ Caring Home. The Home takes care of those who are mentally challenged and come from poverty.


INNER WHEEL CLUB OF selangor

President Datin Shamini Nair and Club Secretary Ms Santha Jeevamany at the “ticketing counter” of Skyfall.

Recipients of wheelchair donated by IWCSS. The Club pennant flying proud.

President Datin Shamini Nair, Past President Thana, Club Secretary Santha Jeevamany with some very happy little people.

Eight families, including three two year-olds and a 17 year-old girl, living in Sentul lost their home and all belongings in a fire on 19 November 2012. With the help of contributions from friends we distributed groceries, clothings and some money.

Pre-Chinese New Year Dinner at Pantai Restaurant Seri Kembangan. Members were dressed in red and looked radiant. Dinner kick-started with the must-have-CNY Yee Sang. We had a great fellowship and a wonderful time.

The year 2012 saw the passing of the baton of leadership from Past President Thana to President Datin Shamini Nair. The activities of IWC Selangor did not abate under Datin Shamini’s leadership with able guidance from PP Thana. The highlight of 2012 was the premiere of the James Bond film “Skyfall” which was held at Sunway Pyramid on 31 October. It was a fantastic evening, ably supported by Inner Wheel members and Rotarians. The IWCS ladies came out in full force resplendent in red, the theme for that night. We had a healthy sale of tickets and managed to raise RM19,000 which could be used for activities in the coming year. Other notable activities of 2012 included the replenishing of the library at SJK (T) Bangsar. Members rallied when a call for donation of books was made. The library now has a healthy collection of books, which is what a library should be. We also donated a wheelchair to a senior citizen who was desperately in need of assistance in that area. It was a rewarding experience to see the pleasure and gratitude she showed for that unexpected gift. The IWCS remains committed to our theme and slogan “Friendship and Service”. Again members heeded the call of the President to help a family who had lost their home and belongings in a fire. Donations of clothes and provisions were made to the family. Within the club, the ladies continued with the spirit of camaraderie and humour, our monthly meetings were not just productive but also fun. We have new members joining our club in 2012, and we hope to continue in the same vein for this year.


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1. 20 July 2012. Installation meeting at President Sharan Pretam’s residence. Kavitha, our youngest member, demonstrated how to apply makeup and all members had an enjoyable time having a go at it.

2. 4 August 2012. Joint project with Rotary Club of Senawang. Donations of a heavy duty stove and provisions to Pusat Jagaan Kurang Upaya Si-Puteh.

3. 17 August 2012. Meeting and a demonstration on how to drape a saree by PP Chelvi’s sister, Ms Amutha.

4. 17 September 2012. Meeting at Ming Kok Restaurant and celebrating Parents’ Day with our spouse, a historic meeting as there was 100% attendance of members.

5. 12 october 2012. Meeting at President Sharan’s residence followed by sale of kurtis, tights and patiala pants for the upcoming Diwali celebrations. IWC Seremban also made a donation of RM500 to Rotary Club of Senawang for the National Interact Camp in Port Dickson.

6. 14 December 2012. In conjunction with District Chairman’s official visit, lunch was provided for the children of Pusat Jagaan Kurang Upaya Si-Puteh. This was followed by a dialogue, lunch and fellowship for DC and her four officers at RSUC.

7. 13 January 2013. Members attended International Inner Wheel Day organised by IWC Bangsar. Five members presented a dance item called “Jai-ho”.

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Celebration of World Children’s Day At SrJK (T) Saraswathy Sg Buluh. This has to be the biggest project of IWC Subang Selangor to date, involving 700 school children from ages 7 to 12. Thanks to the generous donation from Mr Geetha Govindan, IWCSS was able to give every child a KFC meal, healthy boxed drinks, a set of stationery, entertainment by a clown and a donation of RM500 towards the school activities. In return, we were entertained to an array of dances and songs, and poem recitals by the school children. IWCSS is delighted to have brought SMILES to all the children.

Presentation of Sports Wheelchair To Accident Victim Murugan. An anonymous benefactor generously gave RM15,000 to IWCSS to procure a heavy duty wheelchair for accident victim, Murugan. It will give him a new lease of life, enabling him to be independent and able to venture out into new areas and scope of work. IWCSS is extremely grateful to NR Ilah Ragunathan for managing to secure this big amount from the generous donor.

World Heart Day Celebration With Medicare2U. In conjunction with World Heart Day, IWCSS joined Medicare2U as part of their registration team in providing free medical tests to the public in Subang Jaya. They came in drones to enjoy the free services, eye and spine tests, feasted with healthy delights and a chance to meet radio celebrities. It was a successful venture by Medicare2U and IWCSS is proud to have been a part of it!

Presentation of Bedsheets And Diapers To Pusat Jagaan Yayasan orang Tua. IWCSS donated adult diapers and bedsheet sets to Pusat Jagaan Yayasan Orang Tua, a home for the destitute and aged.


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Installation of President Mary Duncan, the 58th President

Official visit of District Chairman Juanita Lee

School bags for children of needy families

“Personality Puzzle” conducted by Mr Sukdave Singh


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SUPPORTING THE KAMPUNG TIGA TAMBUNAN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE

The Inner Wheel Club of Kota Kinabalu provides long-term support to the community-learning centre of Kampung Tiga Tambunan. Kg Tiga is a remote village in Tambunan and IWCKK built a learning centre in 2000. This centre provides preschool education to the children of Kg Tiga who has to walk about five kilometers daily to school. The Club has continued to support this centre over the years and is able to see the mothers in the village becoming confident in managing the learning centre. Yearly, the club makes its visit to support the centre during the preschool’s graduation day. (Photo below at the recent “Penyampaian Sijil dan Hadiah” – the Certificate and Awards Presentation.)

A WATER TANK FOR A FAMILY WITH A DUCHENE SYNDROME CHILD

In line with the IIW social project theme this year of "Happier Futures, Helping Children Around the World Now" IWC Kota Kinabalu came to the aid of a family who has a child suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The family needed a water tank to collect water for the family as they did not have a reliable source of clean water. A 200 gallon tank was installed beside their house. (Photo of IWCKK members with the mother of the child.)

Most Meaningful Memory


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IWC of Kuching in collaboration with the Ministry of Welfare, Women and Family Development Sarawak, participated in the project ‘Walk of Love 2012’. The ‘Walk of Love’ was officiated by the Right Honorable Chief Minister of Sarawak Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Civic Centre, Kuching, on 6 October. Together with more than one thousand participants, District Chairman Rokiah Staun of District 331 and District Extension Chairman Datin Pearl Jai Mohan of District 330 joined IWC Kuching members to complete the two and a half kilometer walk. IWC Kota Kinabalu, IWC Bangsar and IWC Kuala Lumpur City Centre also participated in this project through their donations and representatives.

Walk Of Love 2012


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President Florence Enau with DC Rokiah Staun packing items for the children.

Penan pupils of SK Bario.

District Chairman Rokiah Staun and Datin Pearl’s mother packing boxes of household items.

Whispering HopeThe Inner Wheel Club of Miri with Extension Chairman (D330) Datin Pearl Jai Mohan jointly carried out a project for the Penans of Arul Dalan, a settlement an hour’s walk from Bario, Sarawak. IWC Miri donated used clothing for adults, children and babies. The club bought other essential household items, parangs, blankets, cooking pots, sago flour and a canvas tarp. These were sent by the SIB church members to the Penans. While at the primary school, SK Bario, for the presentation by Datin Pearl and District Chairman Rokiah Staun, it was noticed that many children were without shoes or were wearing flip flops. On returning to Miri, funds were raised through the Christmas Sale at the Piasau Boat Club. It was used to purchase thirty pairs of school shoes of various sizes and two pairs of stockings to go with each pair of shoes. Read more from the Borneo Post (14 October 2012 by Chang Yi): http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/10/14/whispering-hope/


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Educare Project

IWC Sandakan sponsors primary school children for the Educare project, a social project initiated by the Rotary Club of Sandakan. This on-going Educare project is to give financial assistance to deserving children from low income families, in the form of fees for school activities, pocket money and basic essential food items. Prior to identifying the deserving children, Rotarians and IW members will visit the children's residence to understand their situation and needs. During special festive seasons, these children and their families will be treated for lunch and receive sponsorships.

World Kidney Day on 7 apr 2013

A joint project of the Inner Wheel Club of Sandakan with the Malaysian Health Ministry (Duchess of Kent Hospital, Sandakan), the Malaysian National Kidney Foundation, Sandakan Kidney Society and Rotary Club of Sandakan in conjunction with World Kidney Day. This public awareness forum is about how to identify and prevent kidney diseases. Held on 7 April 2013, it was headed by Dr K W Wong from Duchess of Kent Hospital, Sandakan. Besides that, free blood and sugar tests were given to all participants. The nurses from the hospital assisted with these tests. The Rotarian doctors also volunteered to give free consultation after the tests. There was an overwhelming attendance of 160 participants from the public.

Contribution from IWC Sandakan handed to Rotary Club of Sandakan towards the Educare Project (above) and Christmas Lunch at McDonalds for recipients of Educare (below).

Visiting the home of an Educare recipient.


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Bibles and story books to the Sibu Methodist Children's Home. On 28 January 2013, the Inner Wheel Club of Sibu visited the Sibu Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) to provide moral support to the children by our presence and gifts. The IW members donated bibles and story books to about 100 children at the Home. The Home is run by the Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference, founded by Mrs Pilley in 1950 and since its inception it has provided a good home for children who have no parents or parents who are unable to look after them. MCH has been recognised as one of the most successful Homes in Malaysia. The board members, principal and dedicated staff of MCH have contributed greatly in the spiritual growth and character formation of the children. It has blessed hundreds of children in the past 63 years. Many past children have become successful professionals and leaders of the community. The Inner Wheel Club of Sibu will continue to extend their love and care to the children at MCH. Photo: President Alice presenting a donation to the Home.

The Inner Wheel Club of Sibu celebrated International Inner Wheel Day. We had cake-cutting followed by dinner and fellowship. Our club was founded in 1980 by PDC Datin Lau Dai Hee.

Extending Love & Care to Children

Celebrating International Inner Wheel Day


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Children’s Day with Special Children

Envision Their Dreams

3 october 2012. It was a very special celebration for all the members of our club. We gathered at Lighthouse School to celebrate Children’s Day with 45 children who are partially visually impaired, some partially hearing impaired and mildly autistic. President Smita raised funds for a memorable Lunch Party for the children. We distributed goodie bags to all the children. They were given “I love Singapore” T-shirts, soft toys, Pringles, two packets of biscuits, Gello, chocolates and Milo. Each child was treated to doughnuts, pizza and drinks. President Smita received a donation of a piano from her friend for these students. The children played the Parachute Game and sang a beautiful “Thank You” song. The celebration was in line with IIW social project campaign “Happier Futures Helping Children Around The World Now”.

27 March 2013. Major charity project for this year is to provide facilities to the visually handicapped children to continue their education beyond Primary School Leaving Examination and compete for the limited vacancies in the Universities. These students depend on Braille transcription services provided by the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH). As Microsoft will cease support for Windows XP in 2013, SAVH will require to revamp the PCs and related peripherals/screen reader software and equipment, required to support the Braille transcription process and embossing, to remain relevant and compliant with its patrons i.e. Ministry of Education and secondary schools under its purview, and other Government and commercial agencies.

SAVH runs a school for visually handicapped, hearing impaired and autistic children. The library requires special videos and audio tapes available only in the US and is also needed to be upgraded to provide facilities to these handicapped students. IWC of Singapore is raising $30,000 (SGD) for SAVH to purchase four units of Focus 40 Blue Braille Display, one flatbed scanner, seven PC units for Braille production and audio-video tapes for their library.

66th President of IWC Singapore, President Smita Gadgil presenting a

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Star Shelter is a programme of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation helping abused women and providing assistance to get their life back together. IWC Singapore East organised a Christmas Party to bring joy and cheer to them.

Star Shelter ~ Helping Women

Red Cross International Bazaar

Project Cebu

IWC Singapore East helped out at a store at the Red Cross International Bazaar. The Club’s Honorary Member, Her Excellency Minda Calaguian-Cruz, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore (in floral top) stands on the left of President Vinita Wadhwani.

Ten IWC Singpore East members flew to Cebu, Philippines for a hands on charity project, on 25 November 2012, to help more than two thousand homeless children and families living in cemetery parks. Clothing, toys, books, etc were sent from Singapore to be distributed with rice , provisions, chocolates, etc from Cebu.


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Bring Cheers to Adults withIntellectual Disability

Installation of the 38th President, Lucia Goh

A Christmas Party for clients of the SUN-DAC Day Activity Centre was held on Saturday, 8 December 2012. IWC Singapore West members namely Kim, Caroline, Claudia, Gek, Shirley, Lucy Bay and grandson Lucas, Ping and niece, and Lucia joined the SUN-DAC clients and staff for a morning of song-and-dance. The biggest draw was the buffet which both the clients and their familes enjoyed heartily. SUN-DAC is a charity set up in 1990 to provide care for persons with intellectual disabilities in a day activity centre setting.

Lucia Goh was installed on 23 June 2012 as the 38th President. The simple ceremony was held at the University Club at Kent Ridge. Gracing the occasion was IIW Board member and District ISO Mrs Shirin Ghadiali and President 2012-2013 of IWC Singapore Mrs Smita Gadgil. Also present were IWC Singapore East Past President Rajani and fellow member Nelly Doctor. Master of Ceremonies Dr Kim Ng was eloquent and humorous, and kept us engaged all the time. In addition, she exhibited her own collection of photographs of the past events for the occasion. She even compiled and banded a members' list, President, Secretary and Treasurer's reports and distributed to all those present. As the theme “Memory of Yesteryear” goes, all members turned up in fashions of the sixties and seventies. Paul Sie and Joanna wowed the crowd with their most unusual outfits: he with a leather jacket and dark glasses, topped with a wig that made him look like a rock star; and she in an a-go-go style mini skirt. Eventually, the pair walked away with the top prize of being the best dressed. Another winner was Sophia. At the end of the celebration, Mr Lee, Tommy Lien and Dr Goh bought the floral arrangements personally made and contributed by Vice-President Rose Lien and added $150 dollars to the sunshine box.


Snippets of District & International Inner Wheel News

THE InnEr WHEEL CoMPAnIon (DISTrICT 330 & DISTrICT 331)a quick guide to Inner Wheel, includes IIW Constitution for Clubs without Governing Body and District Bye-laws.

UP-To-DATE nEWS AT YoUr FInGErTIPS!Browse through these websites. How often? At least ONCE A WEEK for coming activities and news.

IIW MAGAzInE 2012-2013Get your copy from your Club Secretary

GUIDELInES For DISTrICT ExCoMarch 2013 Edition.Download from District 330 website: http://innerwheel330.org.my/downloads.html

Order your hard copy from your District Editor (limited copies available) or download a softcopy from the District 330 website at http://innerwheel330.org.my/downloads.html

IIW THEME 2013-2014: WE, For WoMEn“In the 21st century women are still victims of violence. In some countries they have no rights or their rights are violated constantly. Often they are not able to support their children on their own. IIW the largest women’s Association in the world cannot remain in silence: I am sure that we all want to give our voice to answer their silent cry for help. There is a lot to do, and the more we do the more we get.”

~ IIW President Gabriella Adami

IIW ExECUTIVE MEMBErS AnD BoArD DIrECTorS 2013-2014

Position Name CountryIIW President Gabriella Adami ItalyIIW Vice-President Abha Gupta IndiaIIW Treasurer Kapila Gupta IndiaIIW Past President Carole Young New ZealandConstitution Chairman Gunder Lannoy FranceIIW Editor Ashnadelle Hilmy/Mortagy Egypt & Jordan

rEGISTrAr oF SoCIETIES MALAYSIA (roS)Registration of new clubs are now online via the Internet. ROS is in the process of creating the database for registered clubs and when ready, these clubs will be notified to submit their annual returns online.

16TH IIW ConVEnTIonCoPEnHAGEn 2015 – 7-9 MAY 2015Website: www.iiwconvention2015.com

16 Board Directors (listed in alphabetical order)Doyin Aiodun-Oredein NigeriaEdna Blything CanadaDorothy Booth New ZealandBirgith By NorwayArlette De Waele Belgium & LuxembourgValerie Gibson AustraliaHannele Karhunen FinlandPamela McConnell GB & IHeidi Mueller SwitzerlandRosemary Paris S AfricaPriyanthe Perera Sri LankaSuzanne Robinson USAMaria de La luz Rodriguez MexicoJoy Sundram Malaysia & SingaporeLetty Van Hooff-Snel NetherlandsLuisa Vinciguerra Italy

IIW PrESIDEnT 2013-2014 GABrIELLA ADAMI FroM ITALY

Find out more about IIW President Gabriella and the IIW Executive Members and Board Directors from IIW website, click on the menu “Who’s Who”.

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