Southern Region Convention - Summing up

We have 2 sharings here. One from Rinesh, the chairperson for this year's Southern Region Lasallian Convention.

I think every OT and fasi will say Aiye with me when it comes to the experience and tonnes of fun in Southern Regional Convention. It was a very new experience not only for the delegates, the new OTs, the experienced OTs but even for the super experienced OTs. ehem ehem.....

This year, even with few minor hiccups, the convention really went on strong and managed to make a strong impact on the delegates from these 3 different schools. The delegates were very friendly and jovial this year. They did know when to speak, respond and react. This gave them an extra edge to understand better about the convention theme, Break Walls, Build Bridges.

Being an OT will sure to tire you up throughout the convention, but the spirit and the helping hand from all my fellow beloved OTs really got me through easily and also while I was having fun. The OTs were simply AWESOME! Not to mention the ever busy and helpful Facilitators and Isaac.All in all, I'm not sure bout the other regionals, but southern regionals really gave me an impact to last in my memories and to keep me going throughout this whole year.

ViVa LaSaLLiAnA
RINESHWARAN

The other sharing is from someone who chooses to remain anonymous. Here it goes.

It was a GREAT GREAT experience to be part of the organizing team. Although it was my first time, I never once felt like a stranger at all because the people there made it so easy for me. They were all friendly, helpful and fun too. Oh and they were all very CO-OPERATIVE. They taught me so much, like how to not be nervous speaking in front of the participants (I was a day chair then). Apart from what they taught me, I also learnt to be more responsible. I was in charge of finance, so handling all the money was not easy and very risky (kinda easy actually, I exaggerating only).I had a lot of fun there too. Like the games and singing. Oh I also enjoyed all the affirmations I’ve got. One of the participants wrote me a lyric from one of Taylor Swift’s song (Love Story). Kinda cheeky but I like it. Conclusion, both thumbs-up for the experience!!!

5000 words

Southern Region Lasallian Convention 2009 - A picture paints a thousand words.

Our Holiday in Port Dickson...

...with sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, outdoor activities.

What could it have been if not a holiday? =P

Here is Dinah's and Yumin's account of the Klang Valley Lasallian Convention that happened not too long ago on 17-19 April.

They never saw it coming...

When I first volunteered to be an OT this year, I thought it would be the same like last year’s regional convention. However, it was very much different this year. This is because the responsibilities were more. I was in-charge of secretariat, food and reflection. All three were very fresh for me but reflection was my biggest fear because I haven’t written any reflection scripts before. It was the toughest thing to come out with an idea and to have a proper script. On the other hand, I felt that the delegates this year were better than last year. They were more controllable during sessions. Nevertheless, I learnt many new things from every convention. The most important thing is cooperation among OTs and facilitators to make the convention successful. Besides, being helpful to give a helping hand is a priority too because only a small group of OTs working together. All in all, it was a fun and enjoyable yet hectic convention where I gained a lot of new experiences. A big thank you to all for your great help and kind support.

-Dinah

Err...an activity

It was my second year as an Organising Team member of the Klang Valley Lasallian Convention, and this year’s experience was totally different compared to last year’s convention but still awesome nonetheless.

We left for La Salle, Port Dickson at approximately 3pm from La Salle PJ and during our journey there, we played some games on the bus as the delegates seemed lifeless. I repeat, lifeless, BUT upon reaching there, for the first session, the delegates grew from a lifeless crowd to an extremely energetic crowd. It was a highly attentive and boisterous crowd. Meeting different Organising Team members while working hand in hand with them was a great experience. Not forgetting, the delegates too; their energy and enthusiasm towards the whole convention deserves a round of applause. Hopefully, this convention has taught them something new and different. In whole, a terrific experience being a part of the whole convention process in Port Dickson even though we did not have the opportunity to go to the beach.

Break Walls, Build Bridges.
Yumin

The BUAYAs circling Shobana

Yumin's idea of fun...well, they did look like they were enjoying themselves too

And by 3rd day, the OTs pretty much couldn't wake up 28 young Lasallians ready to Break Walls and Build Bridges!

Now that the Klang Valley and Southern Region Conventions are done...

...we'll have some pictures and sharings really soon!

Do you have plans for the weekend? ;)

Well, YOU DO NOW!!


In fact, we have TWO events you could plug in to, especially for all those in the Klang Valley Region (WKC, VSW, SDF, LWH, LKM, CCYM, JCLP, VPN1, VPN2, VMM ... yes I'm talking to you!)

Kanching waterfall clean up, as previously posted is happening on Sunday (scroll down)


OR if you're not a Sunday person, or you're a home-on-Sunday-with-myself kind of person...try this:



TREE REPLANTING IN RAJA MUSA FOREST RESERVE

Date - 18/4 (Sat)
Time - 9am to 12pm
Location - Parit 7, Raja Musa Forest Reserve, Selangor

Some minor registration is required, CLICK HERE to access the official event site and register.

Furthermore, we know someone going already, so the first 4 people interested can probably tag along in her car (if you contact her soon enough). Or you could make plans to meet up there!

Contact Joyce @ 012-5014126 or jvsivalingam@hotmail.com



P/s - WKC, VSW, SDF, VMM, LWH, LKM, CCYM, JCLP, VPN1, VPN2 are initials. You know who you are!

For those bitten by the Earth Hour bug...

Scratch your itch with this! =)

(click for larger view)

If you're interested to attend this but not too keen on going alone, leave an RSVP comment here and you can make plans with others who may be interested too!

Post Earth Hour (part 2)

Here's a sharing by Aaron Oo. He attended the More than 60 Earth Hour programme in Ipoh.


Earth Hour is a programme created by the World Wild Fund (WWF) to send a message to the whole world that we are concern over the environment.

We gathered at the La Salle Centre and was briefed by Jia Xin before walking towards the D.R. Park. We were spreading and inviting people to join in Earth Hour which was going to kick off at 8.30 pm.

Finally we arrived at our destination and took a group photo before kicking off the project. The joggers were the main people and we invited them to join us. Most of them were well informed because they were being told by their family members and friends. Some heard and read about the event over the mass media. Though they had heard about it, some didn't really know what they can do to contribute to this event besides just switching off their lights. Hence, we stepped in to give them a clearer picture. They even supported our group.

We later had a short reflection back at La Salle Centre. The activity that was held for the reflection session was to write down our thoughts and a pledge of how we’d like to support this programme in future. We wrote our pledges on recycled paper and affixed our thumbprint as a sign of commitment.
Overall, the event was a success though there were only 16 people. It is not the number of people but the quality and commitment shown by these 16 people who stepped out and spread the message about Earth Hour. There are no hard and fast rules to make the environment clean. It takes time to do so. Earth Hour isn't just an annual event but to be cultivated and enhanced into our daily practices.

That's all from us in Ipoh. Enjoy Earth Hour next year too!

Aaron

(My sincerest apologies to Aaron for not posting earlier, I originally thought I did, but it was kept as a draft...SORRY!)