RIP Jason Ch'ng

News broke barely 6 hours ago, that Leo Jason Ch'ng has passed away. Leo Club of Anderson deeply mourns his passing, especially under the circumstances that it occured.

Following is the distributed SMS from DC Lion Alan Thoo, and following the news report from The Star for reference.

"Dear leos and lions, jason, president chung ling high school is confirm dead after his dragon boat race capsized.. Join us in prayers, whatever religion we are, lets pray for him."

The Star News Report

Note from the Editor: I personally am deeply affected, even though I have never spoke with this man. It is truly a tragedy for such precious life to be taken in such a sudden manner. Let us pray to ask that light shine through this darkness cast down upon this nation.

Charity Home Hopping - Penang!

Yes, we are done with our Charity Home Hopping in Ipoh. But if you thought this is the end of it, WELL guess WHAT?! We're back with more!!

Presenting, Charity Home Hopping - Penang Leg!!! Through this competition, participating Leos will be charitably helping out in homes, and also to generate awareness for the Leos and their activities, as video footage WILL be posted on District 308 B2 LEO WebTV. Also, we aim to develop teamwork, discipline, tolerance, independence, self-endurance, and leadership in the participant Leos and Lions.

Note: Registration is limited to 3 groups (4 in a group) and will be on a first-come first-serve basis.

Details.

Date: 27th December 2009 (Sunday)

Time: 8.00am to 6.00pm

Venue: Penang - TBA (gathering point will be announced directly to participants)

Grand Prize: RM500.00 grant for the winning Leos' club charity projects (!!!)

Group Size: 4 people (Note:Must include 1 driver who possesses a valid Malaysia driver's license [sugg. to be from Leo (O) or Lion's Club] . Teams can be formed with members from different clubs [Even Leo (O) and/or Lions can form their own teams!])

Fees: RM60.00

Closing Date: 26th December 2009

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up now!!! You can download the registration form here!

Should you have any queries, please do refer straight to our:

Organising Chairperson, Yong Jun Keat (0165390023)

President [LCOA], Cheong Chee Soon (0165649900)

Visit to Kuching!

23th December 2009
As the President , I took a flight to Kuching , Sarawak this morning , having the thought of meeting with the International Director Hjh Ellis Suriati and not to miss the Kuching Leos which is from another District. Lion Marcus and Leo Jonathan from Leo Club of Penang City (O) tagged along as well. We took the 9.45 a.m flight and reach at about 11.15 a.m. It was a tiring journey but what comes next definitely worth the wait. Later , we checked in to the hotel and went straight ahead over to the International Director Hjh Ellis Suriati's office. Once there , we had some great conversation with her and even had lunch together.

From the left ; Lion Marcus , Leo Jonathan Lee , International Director Hjh Ellis Suriati , Leo Carl Cheong

Picture of us having lunch with International Director Hjh Ellis Suriati with her youthful pose in KFC

Later on , We dropped by the Salvation Boy's Home to give away some Christmas Gifts. It was fun as we played some card games , computer games and even basketball together with the boys.

Pictures of some of the activities done

Group Picture!

We had a great time with them. We went back for a bath and head straight to Four Points Hotel to meet up with some of the Kuching Leos for a fellowship dinner. It was great having to know them as they are extremely friendly and nice.

Pictures , Pictures , Pictures!

Picture again!

The day was very hectic but it's worth it. New places , new foods and new FRIENDS! What more can i say?! Well , we stopped by at some typical food centre for supper before leaving for our hotel and hit our sack!

Charity Home Hopping - Ipoh Leg

This project is directed straight at one of the staples of any service club; Charity, or more specifically Charity Homes. Anderson Leos proudly present; Charity Home Hopping - Ipoh Leg!!! Through this competition, participating Leos will be charitably helping out in homes, and also to generate awareness for the Leos and their activities, as video footage WILL be posted on District 308 B2 LEO WebTV. Also, we aim to develop teamwork, discipline, tolerance, independence, self-endurance, and leadership in the participant Leos and Lions.

Note: Registration fee is limited to 3 groups (4 in a group) and will be based on a first-come first-serve basis.

Details.

Date: 18th December 2009

Time: 8.00am

Venue: Ipoh - TBA (will be announced directly to participants)

Grand Prize: RM500.00 grant for the winning Leos' club charity projects (!!!)

Group Size: 4 people (Note:Must include 1 driver who possesses a valid Malaysia driver's license [sugg. to be from Leo (O) or Lion's Club] . Teams can be formed with members from different clubs [Even Leo (O) and/or Lions can form their own teams!])

Fees: RM60.00

Closing Date: 17th December 2009

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up now!!! You can download the registration form here!

Should you have any queries, please do refer straight to our friendly:

Organising Chairperson, Yong Jun Keat (0165390023)

President [LCOA], Cheong Chee Soon (0165649900)

Fellowship - Fun Fair Fiesta

6th December 2009
Fellowship Fellowship Fellowship... Yes! As we're here in Damansara Perdana , PJ , it'll be weird if we don't get out and have some fun , right? Hence , we went out with SMI Leo Club President Leo Steven Tiw and Leo Soon Zheng Hoong to a nearby fun fair. Our 'G.O.H' for that day , Lion Sherox kindly accompanied us on this 'run ride' and we had GREAT fun. We took this opportunity to try out the ever-frightening ' Challenger' and not to mention , 'THE VORTEX'!!

PS : Steven didn't play any of those... ISH~!

Us hesitating to get on it... T.T

The Legendary 'Challenger'

What else is there to say? SCARY!!

and finally an AWESOME group picture together!

We then had 30 sticks of Satays for supper , chit-chatting session and FUN!... Unfortunately, everything has an ending. and we hit the sack quickly after that...

MORE NEWS FROM US COMING SOON!

Malaysian Celebrities Go Green - Keep Our Sg Kinta Clean

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.

Cross Regional Joint Visit To the 'Little Sisters of the Poor' In Penang

25 November 2009.

Yes! Instead of spending our school holidays having vacations, hanging out with friends or even wasting time slacking at home, 5 members from LCOA decided to organize an old folks visit to the 'Little Sisters of the poor' located in Penang. We want to thank Leo Club of Penang Chinese Girl High School, Leo Club of Union High School, Leo Club of Penang City, Leo Club of Chung Ling High School, Leo Club of Convent Datuk Keramat and Lion Marcus Loh from Lions Club of Ipoh Metro New Century for joining us in the visit!

The sole purpose of this visit was to appreciate the senior citizens so that when we become senior citizens, we'll be appreciated by society. The support and help from the local Leo's and guidance from an experienced Lion made the visit a successful and memorable visit!

A time of fellowship between an elderly woman and our members

There is no such thing such as communication difficulty because of the age gap.

A fellow member giving a hand preparing lunch for the folks

Leo Joon Yang using his talent to entertain the folks during their lunch


A group photo with the sister in-charge who is also our tour guide around the home.

After the visit, the Leo's decided to have lunch feasting on the famous 'Laksa' of Penang and Leo Him Keat of Penang City (the one wearing blue on the left) was so carried away indulging in the Laksa that he didn't even notice that a group picture was being taken. That's how nice is the Laksa of Penang :)

Below is a video of a last minute performance to the folks during lunch!