8th September 2009.
On this very day, some 60 Perak Leos from various and numerous clubs gathered to join in the fun as Baki Zainal, Dina, Azizi Zakaria, and Soo Wincci cleaned up Perak's renowned river, the Kinta River!!! From Anderson alone, 10 odd members took the time to help clean up the river banks in this momentous event. Among the discarded waste collected from the river are plastic bags, broken bottles, old tyres, old jeans and sizablepieces of wood. After the clean-up operation, a tiny army of plants were planted to sustain the surrounding greenery. The aftermath also proved fruitful, as the Leos were able to discuss their future projects and plans all together.
The Famous Four, making headlines
(Top) Leo Cheong Chee Soon, President of Leo Club of Anderson, flanked by Lion Baki Zainal, Soo Wincci and Azizi. (Bottom) A group photo of participants in the press photo session
Baki and 'Zizi splashing across the news
The Leos in action
(L to R) RCC Lion Mary Goh with DC Lion Alan Thoo showcasing the soon-to-be planted plant to the cameraman
A note from the editor:
Cleaning up Sungai Kinta isn't the easiest of jobs. This gigantic river sprawls through 4 districts and runs for a good 100km, and is fed by 11 tributaries all over the state. A sporadically cleaner Kinta would require a dedicated professional task force leading operations to complete this epic task.
Will you, my fellow Leos, take a step forward, put a hand, open and extended, to push forward this movement, to push forward the betterment of our community? I leave this question unanswered, but I am certain it will be apparent, twenty, thirty years forward. Whether we put our Lion's spirit into this effort. Our effort.
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