Medical Camp 4th March 2006: The Preparation

What would have happened if we were not there?

Rtn Chew (or famously known as "Uncle Chew") indicated to me that there will be "some" Rotarians from his club and members from Tzu Chi to clean up Stella Maris Hall on the 4th of March 2006. I was given the impression that our (the Rotaractors) presence was not so significant as there would be a huge crowd doing the preparation works. As a result I called a few guests of mine, telling them if they really have problems coming to Port Klang on 4th March, then please don't come as we have "enough" man power. I was wrong.

The preparation works were not too tough and I am not complaining. I was glad that we have a "substantial" number of Rotaractors and guests to do it. Initially there were some confusions as to what to do because the situation was abit messy. So we took the proactive approace, took the broom and mop and started cleaning the floor. Rtr Lloyd did a good job in helping to change the water. The girls (Rtr. Engtee and Rtr Sooling) were very good in mopping floors. Rtr Banfong and Rtr Zeekin (our Strength Heroes) helped alot in carrying heavy stuffs. I could not recall what each rotaractor did one by one, but suffice for me to say that all did conribute a lots in the preparation works. Well done.

The part I enjoyed most was the setting up of the tents. We helped Tzu Chi to set up 4 tents beside the Hall. Though the task did not require much interlectual imput as it was quite easy, it required alot of of human power. At least a minimum of 6 persons is required. Luckily the tent is made of aluminium so it is light.

After more than half an hour working under the hot evening sun and sweating profusely, all 4 tents were successfully set up at last and stood proudly beside the Hall, ready for action the next day.

Once we made sure that all the floor (including the stage) were cleaned, we quickly packed our tools and prepared for take off! We were so hungry then and we rushed to Pandamaran (a small Chinese New Village near Port Klang) to eat fried chicken.

That night I slept through the night dreamlessly.

President in action