District Rotaract Conference 2005 by VP Hui Hui
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This is my first time participating in a joint Rotary-Rotaract conference. I was lucky I managed to squeeze my time despite my busy year end work schedule.
The main purpose is to get to know new friends from other Rotary Club and Rotaract clubs around Klang Valley.
Day 1 (Evening banquet dinner)
Earlier, I managed to come in during my two hours lunch break to register for the keys for check in. The counters were open. I was surprised to see Rotaractor Joanne from Subang RAC. She came as the DRR’s representative to our club installation dinner.
I arrived for the evening dinner late but just in time for dinner to be served. The seats allocated was occupied by three rotaractors, which later I found out that they are from Hong Kong. In the end, I ended sitting up with Protem members from Melawati Club and RAC Kelana Jaya.
All are young ladies still studying in colleges. But with ladies, it is easy to ‘bond’ by engaging ‘girlie’ talk like fashion, makeup and men.
The dinner ended with a concert performance.
And I had make new friends that night.
Later, towards midnight, I get to know of fellow Rotaractors from Hong Kong Island East. All of us, RAC of Port Klang Centennial members assisted by searching a hotel for them. Most hotels were fully booked. We were walking and showing them Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail.
Day 2 (Plenary forum, games and activities)
Early morning, there was a forum titled Rotary-Rotaract under Microscope. It was hosted by Rotary District Governor Special Representative from Hong Kong, DG Alex, also the
Dr Ken’s honourable guest.
He handled the forum discussion successfully and on time. In addition, he had a session with the Rotaractors on how to be effective leaders. I was glad the effort to bridge the communication gap between Rotary and Rotaract clubs was addressed properly.
The team building games started in the afternoon. That is where the fun begins.
The first game was the constructing a building game from deck of cards. This requires team members to be mute and use sign language. That was tough but thrilling.
The second game was a business strategy game which requires members to cooperate and construct an ‘Egg Catcher’ made out of given materials and with limited access of funds.
Before the games session, ‘Guardian Angel’ game was announced. Purpose is to secretly ‘treat’ the special person with gifts and with extreme hospitality. It was similar to a ‘blind’ matchmaking game.
And, of course, the Ming Vase treasure hunt clues were given for members to decipher the hidden code locate the hidden treasure.
After a tiring session, members adjourned for the Governors banquet dinner. The theme was ‘Black’ and ‘Gold’.
The dinner ended with a countdown dance party to the wee hours of the morning.
Day 3
After the New Year countdown, I woke up late but managed to attend the District Governors closing ceremony.
Then, the conference ended with hosting of children from various orphanages from Klang Valley.
Philea home orphanage children was there with Rotarian Chew Song Kong at the main hall to receive schoolbags and toys.
Summary
What I like about the District RT-RAC Conference
1) Good venue and cozy hotel accommodation and parking
2) The conference was well organized.
Suggestions for improvement
For the Ming Vase game, more time should be allotted, as this requires time to solve and decipher the clues.
The main purpose is to get to know new friends from other Rotary Club and Rotaract clubs around Klang Valley.
Day 1 (Evening banquet dinner)
Earlier, I managed to come in during my two hours lunch break to register for the keys for check in. The counters were open. I was surprised to see Rotaractor Joanne from Subang RAC. She came as the DRR’s representative to our club installation dinner.
I arrived for the evening dinner late but just in time for dinner to be served. The seats allocated was occupied by three rotaractors, which later I found out that they are from Hong Kong. In the end, I ended sitting up with Protem members from Melawati Club and RAC Kelana Jaya.
All are young ladies still studying in colleges. But with ladies, it is easy to ‘bond’ by engaging ‘girlie’ talk like fashion, makeup and men.
The dinner ended with a concert performance.
And I had make new friends that night.
Later, towards midnight, I get to know of fellow Rotaractors from Hong Kong Island East. All of us, RAC of Port Klang Centennial members assisted by searching a hotel for them. Most hotels were fully booked. We were walking and showing them Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail.
Day 2 (Plenary forum, games and activities)
Early morning, there was a forum titled Rotary-Rotaract under Microscope. It was hosted by Rotary District Governor Special Representative from Hong Kong, DG Alex, also the
Dr Ken’s honourable guest.
He handled the forum discussion successfully and on time. In addition, he had a session with the Rotaractors on how to be effective leaders. I was glad the effort to bridge the communication gap between Rotary and Rotaract clubs was addressed properly.
The team building games started in the afternoon. That is where the fun begins.
The first game was the constructing a building game from deck of cards. This requires team members to be mute and use sign language. That was tough but thrilling.
The second game was a business strategy game which requires members to cooperate and construct an ‘Egg Catcher’ made out of given materials and with limited access of funds.
Before the games session, ‘Guardian Angel’ game was announced. Purpose is to secretly ‘treat’ the special person with gifts and with extreme hospitality. It was similar to a ‘blind’ matchmaking game.
And, of course, the Ming Vase treasure hunt clues were given for members to decipher the hidden code locate the hidden treasure.
After a tiring session, members adjourned for the Governors banquet dinner. The theme was ‘Black’ and ‘Gold’.
The dinner ended with a countdown dance party to the wee hours of the morning.
Day 3
After the New Year countdown, I woke up late but managed to attend the District Governors closing ceremony.
Then, the conference ended with hosting of children from various orphanages from Klang Valley.
Philea home orphanage children was there with Rotarian Chew Song Kong at the main hall to receive schoolbags and toys.
Summary
What I like about the District RT-RAC Conference
1) Good venue and cozy hotel accommodation and parking
2) The conference was well organized.
Suggestions for improvement
For the Ming Vase game, more time should be allotted, as this requires time to solve and decipher the clues.
Prepared by VP Hui Hui
RAC Port Klang Centennial
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