(More than) 60 EARTH HOUR - More details

Date - 28 march 2009

The simple plan - switch off your lights & all electrical equipment from 8.30pm to 9.30pm

And if you're up for it - Go to the nearest park, or natural environment. Do your part and CLEAN UP. Go in a bunch, make it fun!

We have already assigned coordinators for various locations, they will have simple plans (that take not more than 2 hours) if you wish to join in. Contact them today to find out more:

Jiaxin (Ipoh) - 016-5035936; jiaxin5874@gmail.com

Karthik (Seremban) - 017-3104269; kartigeyan31@yahoo.com

Teck Peng (Melaka) - 012-6320189; snow_rangers1@hotmail.com

Choulyin (Sarawak) - 019-8488887; choulyintan@gmail.com

Tsuchong (Klang Valley) - 016-2861313; tsuchong@gmail.com

Some suggestions to make things fun,

1) TALK to EVERYONE YOU MEET on 60 Earth hour, tell them what you're doing and invite them to join you!

2) Turn up in something GREEN or BLUE.

3) Use the opportunity to go green for the day ie. carpool, use public transport etc

We have but one planet,

will you make a stand for her?

More Than Earth Hour

Dear FT members in the Klang Valley region, hope you'll be able to join us on the following event this weekend. Please rsvp attendance by leaving a blog comment or email us.

For FT members in other regions, similar initiatives will be organized in Ipoh, Sarawak, Malacca and Seremban. Stay tuned for more details!

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Coming soon...

Something began in 2007...


All over the world, there was a phenomena...

It has involved, and affected millions.

How will it affect you?

STAY TUNED TO THIS SPACE

Asli Day Out

Dear FT people,

As some of you would have already know, a group of formation team members who went for the 8th Asia Pacific Lasallian Youth Congress (APLYC8) are in the midst of organizing a programme for the orang asli kids from Kg. Chang, Bidor, Perak.

Here are some of the details and background of the project:

What? Who?

The programme is called “Asli Day Out”. It’s a three day weekend programme organized for 13-16 year old kids from Kg. Chang, Bidor.

It’s basically a programme similar to LEAD, but in this programme, we’ll be bring the kids to KL for a day trip, i.e. “lawatan sambil belajar” kinda thing. Along the way, there will be input and sharing sessions to process their learnings and experiences.

When?

The tentative dates for the programme are 22-24 May 2009. Most of the sessions will be conducted in Kg. Chang itself, while the daytrip is on Saturday.

Where?

Some of the places we’ve planned to visit in KL are Muzium Negara, KLCC, Pusat Sains Negara, Petrosains and Universiti Malaya.

We’re still in the planning process, so any suggestion/feedback is most welcomed.

How did this started? Why?

Just to share on how this initiative started.

While attending APLYC 8, the group went through a process that is very similar to the national conventions; a process of discovering, reflecting and responding.

It is there in Singapore when we heard lots of sharings and stories of the many outreach programmes that were organized by our Lasallian counterparts from Philippines, Australia, Pakistan, etc.

At the end of the congress, the group felt that while the FT is doing excellent work in organizing development-based programmes for school leaders, we were not doing much to reach out to the grassroots, i.e. the last, lost, and the least.

Organizing conventions, LEADs and get-togethers are of course one of the many ways to “walk the talk”, but we felt that more needs to be done at the grassroots level. We wanted to challenge our comfort zones and do something for the communities.

Hence, we decided to organize this programme for the kids.

How can I help?

Those who attended the first FT meet would know that we’ve launched the “Walk the Talk Fund” project to assist in this course.

It is simple. All you’ve got to do is collect RM0.20 a day. Little by little, and with the strength in numbers, we aim to raise RM1,000 for the Asli Day Out programme via this method.

On 14 May 2009, you’ll bank-in the money collected into LSC’s account, and it will be used to fund this programme.

We feel that the “collecting RM0.20 a day” thing is a gesture of sincere effort in lending a helping hand. It is not merely a donation, but instead symbolizes the solidarity amongst Lasallian; that together, little by little, inch by inch, cent by cent, we can make a difference.

As such, the invitation is open to you dear FT members, to contribute. It takes effort, discipline and commitment to do his, and we really hope you will join us.

Should you be interested, please email your contact info (name, email, hp number) to Kah Hong (kahhon85@yahoo.com) & Jitvern (jitvern@gmail.com), and they will provide you with more details.

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Dear friends, this is the first time we’re organizing this programme. We would therefore need much help and support from fellow FT members.

For enquiries, just drop a comment in this blog. Get in touch with us today to know more!

Thanks!

FT weekend 1 group photo

A big thank you to all who made the weekend worthwhile.

look what we found...

Some pictures for the recent FT weekend.
Enjoy!

Jerald Joseph raises an arm, raises awareness

Voting for the new MLYC

Games time!

Human postcards

Thumbs in!

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Do whatever it takes, albeit legally. Let's see that number in the sitemeter rise!

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Reflections on FT weekend 1 (part 3)

I’m proud to be part of this wonderful team having met up with so many people from different states whom are now my close friends. These are the circle of friends who share the common Lasallian vision and mission as me to make our community a better place.

Like Jason Tan, I’m really glad to be back for the recent Formation Team Weekend. I met up with so many old faces and new ones too.
The theme highlighted was about human rights. Meeting up with Jerald Joseph was indeed a great experience. We sang the song ‘Walk the Talk’ during our first session and he asked us whether we knew what we were singing. That’s where the fun began.

Many of us had so much fun singing the song that we forgot what the song really meant. That was where Jerald came in. He asked us whether we were REALLY walking the talk or just talking and not ‘walking’. Leaders are people who walk the talk. Jerald is a role model to many of us. Being a Lasallian and prominent human rights activist, he helped us to understand our basic rights as a human being and why they are being violated till today.

Learning and refreshing my memory on the basic rights were good because it helped me to understand and made me even more determined to exercise my rights. We had many discussions on a number of issues that revolve around us especially the recent Perak crisis, the abolishment of ISA and the beautiful and ugly side of our country incorporating the human rights theme. The response from the crowd was great and Jerald himself was impressed. Good job Lasallians!

Jerald later became our moderator for our group (we don’t have a specific group as we are waiting for our SPM and STPM results) to help us walk the talk by getting us involved in service learning. My group, consisting most from the 17th convention, did show the interest.

On the whole, I enjoyed the weekend and saying goodbye was the most difficult as two days wasn’t enough. Throughout the weekend, I learned to exercise my rights and make sure that I walk the talk like Lasallians ought to. I realize that simple actions do make a difference.

Are you ready to write your story and shape lives by walking the talk, Lasallians?


Aaron Oo
St Michael’s Institution, Ipoh

Reflections on FT weekend 1 (part 2)

To go back to La Salle Centre, Ipoh was like walking down memory lane again.. I look back at my own convention, 17th NLLC 2007, noticed how much has the Centre has changed such as new wiring and attached bathrooms at some rooms.. And how fast time flies.. I missed all those good time I had with my new found friends, the stuff we did.. Though it lasted for only a short period of time, yet the memories will be a lifetime..

Anyway, it was my 2nd FT meeting since the 1st one back in 2008.. Jerald Joseph was the speaker for this FT meeting and the main theme was on human rights.. And to put it simply, he is an awesome speaker.. He got us thinking, does everyone know his basic rights? Many people out there are exploited just because they are ignorant to this.. Don't have to look far, just look at the foreign workers in the factories.. I've actually worked with some of these people when I was working in Jusco.. These people are simple people, earning an honest leaving, yet they are pushed to the limits of man to do things like stacking up stock, carrying heavy items and etc.. Sometimes for no apparent reason they get scolded by their bosses, as the boss tries to find a way to release their anger..

Looking back, it's true that we need to be aware of these rights.. And we need to help others to realise it too.. We can't just stand on the pavement, just being onlookers as somebody is beaten for no apparent reason.. I'm not saying that each of us should be Superman, but we should challenge the boundaries, take the lead and make a difference.. Jerald has open our eyes to the cruel world out there, now it's left for us to answer the calling..

In short, it was nice to go back for FTs again.. Each time it's a new experience, new adventure and making new friends.. And with the regional OTs coming up, it's our responsibility to pass down these knowledge to younger La Sallians.. Keep the spirit burning brightly in our heart and soul..

VIVA LASALLIANA!!!

Jason Tan
St. Paul's Institution, Seremban

Southern Region Lasallian Convention OT Meet 1

Dear friends,

This may be a little late, but a reminder to FT members who signed up to be part of the OT for the southern regional convention, the first prep meeting is tomorrow!

Where? : St. Paul's Institution, Seremban
When? : 7 March 2009, 10am

And for those who have yet to sign-up to be part of the OT for the regionals, kindly contact Isaac ASAP.

Happy weekend!

Your thoughts wanted!

We're opening up this space for all those who went for the recent FT meet. Share your thoughts and experience of the weekend with us and all those who couldn't make it.

Send it to jon.is.good@gmail.com before the 10th of March and we will post it here.

Reflections on FT weekend 1

The FT weekend that just ended was one to be remembered, if not for its interesting subject matter then definitely for the participants.

We kick off this Post FT weekend series with a sharing from Shaun, an old boy of St Francis' Institution, Melaka.

Last weekend has been awesome as FT1 was held in La Salle Centre. It has been approximately 4 years since I last stepped foot into that humble abode which I call ‘home’. The idea of returning to La Salle Centre made me worry a little as I wondered if I could find my place again, being an “old timer”. My fears were unfounded. I did manage to find a few familiar faces there, apart from Eric, Isaac, Bro Vincent and Bro Matthew. Upon seeing many new faces, these ‘brothers and sisters’ of mine were all friendly and kind, opening up their hearts to me.

Human rights (UDHR) were the topic of discussion. Jerald Joseph, a Lasallian himself, facilitated us on the subject matter. Being a prominent human rights activist, he surely has made Lasallians all over proud of him.

My time there made me appreciate the Lasallian cause even more. It also made me realize that it gives me more joy and satisfaction than any other organization has to offer me. Apart from that, the distinct character of a true Lasallian also shown forth. Lasallians in general dare to Walk the Talk, while admitting our mistakes in order to improve ourselves.

Though I may not know most of my ‘family’ present there personally, I pray that someday we shall meet again. Till then, take care my brothers and sisters.

Age Quad Agis,

Shaun Damien Fredericks
Son of St. Francis’ Institution

A big thank you

To all of you who decided to travel all the way up to Ipoh for the weekend,
To all of you who endured long, tiring journeys to Ipoh and back,
To all of you who came to share abit of yourselves and your ideas with others,
To all of you who came and supported us,
To Varun, Richard, Su Lyn and Wai Tien for your one year of service,
To Bro Matt, Bro Vincent, Aunt Terry, (Bro) Isaac for hosting our meet, yet again

We look forward to seeing and hearing from you soon!


Pui Yi, Shobana, Tsu Chong and Jon
Malaysian Lasallian Youth Commission 2009-2011