Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Interact Leadership Training & Motivation Camp (ILTMC)

Contributed by Rtr Engtee
17th – 19th March 2006 @ Dusun Eco Resort (Karak)

We are so fortunate to be invited by Rotaract Club of Pudu to participate the 3 days 2 nights Interact Leadership Training & Motivation Camp (ILTMC) sponsored by Rotary club of Pudu on 17th to 19th March 2006 at Dusun Eco Resort (Karak, Pahang).

As the date of ILTMC came nearer and nearer, I was so excited and really could not wait for any longer. Since I resigned from my work, I did do anything special during the past 3 weeks. Can you imagine how wonderful and meaningful the trip would be to me?!

On 17th March 2006

President Toh was our driver. He picked me up at 1930 hour, then followed by Rtr.Timmy, Rtr. Soo Ling and Rtr. Lloyd (“Hao An Da” which mean good brother) at Timmy’s house. during the 2 ½ hour drive, we were so excited, although everyone was tired after a whole day fighting with their jobs, however we spent most of the time chit chatting together in car, rather than sleeping.

My imagination was very creative. Since “Dusun Eco Resort” was such a nice name, I was thinking that it would be a comfortable and beautiful resort which would most likely similar to the hotel which we stayed for District Rotaract Assembly last year.

We followed the map which was provided by Rotaract Club of Pudu. Surprisingly, we came to a place which looks like a jungle. Along the way, there were no road lights, no handphone coverage, no signboard, and no car. The hillside was so steep, can you imagine how dangerous it was? All of us stopped talking, and tried to assist President Toh to find the way out. We spent 30 minutes looking for the resort and managed to reach.

Wah! Such a “wonderful” and “beautiful” resort… This resort was surrounded by forests and different species of insects which we are unable and have no chance to see in Klang. The size of these insects are big and fat and supernatural, and they were everywhere, in the canteen, washroom, hostel room and every way. “President Toh, can I go back home now?” I tried to get permission to go home from President immediately.

After registration, Rtr. Soo Ling and I were assigned to room A5 while Rtr. Timmy, Rtr. Lloyd and President Toh stayed in room A11. 1 name tag and 2 free rotaract t-shirt are given to all of the participants.

On 18th March 2006

It was a long day to go. We woke up early in the morning at 645am before morning call. Before breakfast, Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors altogether around 400 people gathered at Dataran Rimba at 730am for the morning exercise. After that, President Harley, Mr. Looi (our new found friend) and 5 of us had breakfast together. We came to this resort FOC, so you may figure out how were the food and beverage. Anyhow, we still enjoyed the food and drink.

At 9am, Rotaractors prepared for the Rotary Rotaract Interact (RRI) game. It was fun doing the preparation, we got to know many of the rotaractors from other clubs.

After the RRI game, Rotaractors had the chance to be the facilitator of Interactors in their workshop for 3 hours. During this workshop, Interactors were separated into 7 groups. Rtr Terence, Rtr. Eunice, Rtr Timmy and I were in group 1. Each of us was assigned to conduct the discussion with 40 over Interactors. Rtr Eunice and I were assigned to the topic of Teenage Sex: A Youth’s Opinion. Fortunately, Rtr Terence assisted us to complete it.

At night there were performances by Interactors. After the hard and tiring work for the whole day, Rtr. Soo Ling and I choose to sleep early. However, President Harley, Mr. Looi, President Toh, Rtr Timmy, Rtr. Lloyd played guitar, sang song with other roommates until 2, 3am.

On 19th March 2006

Nothing much to do on the final day, we had a talk of “Success Building & Entrepreneurship” presented by PP Ng Tian Watt for 2 hours. After the last lunch in Dusun Eco Resort, we say goodbye to Rotaractors and started our journey at 1400 hour.
This is a memorable and enjoyable 3 days 2 nights trip for me. I am sure the rest of members have the same kind of feeling too. Do you?

5 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

ET,

I am so glad to see your article on the blog! In fact, I sent you a sms today thinking of soliciting u to write it. Again, I feel so proud of you!

Also, it's very different to see it from your point of view. It's nice to know that. Although, I was kinda amazed that what city boys and girls you guys were, hahahaha~

BUT, Hao An Da, u know I am still standing at your side!

lloyd

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 10:49:00 am  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

forgot to add this in, word of the day. "What a redivivus for ET! "

lloyd

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 11:07:00 am  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

One of the major lessons i have learnt from this camp will be :" Don't pick up the soap when you are not alone" :)

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 11:31:00 am  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Engtee,

Is indeed a good experience camp for all of us. Is a privilege to get to know u! Last but no least, ur report is very neat! Keep up the good work! Do keep in touch k? Hope to know u more!

best regards,
eunice
-RAC Pudu-

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:53:00 am  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

heehee,
I generally enjoyed the An-da song and the song about the sabun. Thats so hillarious...Glad to meet you guys there, it was such a great time...


cheers,
Tracy

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 12:27:00 am  

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