Lions Club of Sibu Host – District 308-A2

Lions from LC of Sibu Host in attendance: Terrence Chen, Ting Nee, Clarence Ting & spouse, Jessica Lau, Luke Nee & Spouse, William Hong & Spouse, Cr Wong Gin Gin, Jimmy Sim
Friends of Lions in attendance: Alicia, Adeline, Ngieng, Hiok Hua.

Date: 31/07/2009

Time: 3.30pm

Venue: Agape Centre Sibu.

Lions in attendance: Terrence Chen (President), Ting Nee (Secretary), William
Hong (IPP), Jessica Lau (PP/Membership Chairman), Jimmy Sim (PP) and Stephen
Ting (PP)and Lions from Taiwan

Date: 31/07/2009

Time: 3.30pm

Venue: Agape Centre Sibu.

Lions in attendance: Terrence Chen (President), Ting Nee (Secretary), William
Hong (IPP), Jessica Lau (PP/Membership Chairman), Jimmy Sim (PP) and Stephen Ting (PP)and Lions from Taiwan

Brief description on Association for Children with Special Needs:

According to Malaysian National Health and Morbidity Survey 1996, it is estimated that 4.8% of children from birth to 14 years In Malaysia have one form of disabilities or other.

Sibu Division has an estimated population of 308,100 (1998) and the population of children aged from birth to 14 years Is around 103,300. Therefore, the number of children with varying forms of disabilities in Sibu Division is estimated to be in the region of about 5,000.

However, only 50 of these children with disabilities were registered with the Health or Social Welfare Department in 1996. This represents a serious under-registration which was perhaps due to the unavailability of rehabilitation services in Sibu at that time.

With the set up of two Early Intervention Centre (EIP) centers in 1998, namely Clinic for Children With Special Needs (under the Ministry of Health) and the Methodist Care Centre, there is a resultant increase in the number of registered children with disabilities with the Health and Social Welfare Departments – now estimated to be over 500.

In October 1999, a group of concerned individuals, together with parents of children with special needs held their first meeting to discuss the setting up of The Association for Children with Special Needs Sibu. A protem committee was thus formed and the Constitution adopted. The four existing Lions clubs in Sibu were offered the “Founder membership” status in appreciation for their past and continuing contributions towards the welfare of children with special needs.

In ……, The Association was officially registered with the Registrar of Societies.

Held on 29th and 30th November, 2008 at Rumah Atoh, Sg Passin. Acknowledges with thanks the invaluable support from the medical department, the dental department and the fire department.

Lions Club of Sibu Host
Rural Medical Services Project
Rh. Atoh, Sg. Passin
29th to 30th November 2008

The following members and FOL that have confirmed to participate:

1. PDG Cheng Yik Siong
2. William Hong Tak Lam
3. Alicia Koh
4. Clarence Ting
5. Luke Nee
6. Jean Nee
7. Stephen Ting
8. Ivory Kong
9. Peter Goh
10. Tan Hiok Hua
11. Adeline Ho
12. David Tiong
13. Ting Hie Ming
14. Cr. Tan Ching Teck

Project details:

1. A joint project with Lions Club of Sibu Mandarin
2. Together with Medical Dept., Dental Dept and BOMBA

29th Nov 14:00 Depart Pulau Babi Wharf
16:00 Arrive at Sg. Passin
16:30 Set up Longhouse for Medical Services
18:00 Dinner by Rh. Atoh
19:00 BOMBA talk
21:00 Free Time

30th Nov 07:00 Breakfast by Lions canteen
08:00 Rural Medical Services starts
12:00 End of Rural Medical Services
12:00 Lunch by Rh. Atoh
14:00 Depart Sg. Passin
16:00 Arrive at Pulau Babi Wharf, Sibu

Note:

1. Rm40/pax for Express Boat
2. Rm40/pax for 2 meals

Things to prepare:

1. Torch Light
2. Ladies bring along sarong for taking bath purposes
3. Bring along some Rm5 and Rm10 notes.
4. Insect repellant
5. Lions Vest/Lions T-shirt where logo is clearly visible (Lions members only)
6. Ladies sleep inside the longhouse
7. Men sleep outside at the RUAI
8. Hats/caps
9. Toilet paper

Regards.

Yours in Lionism

Clarence Ting
Project Canteen Operator

Brief description on Sibu Blind Centre:

Sarawak Society For the Blind, Sibu Division Branch

Peace Poster Competition

Participants in the peace poster competition

SHS Leo president clowning around

Presentation ceremony

Sibu Blind Centre Open House 2007

Sibu Blind Centre

Selling eggs, dragon fruit and noodles

Some of the inmates at the blind centre

Sarawak Society for the Blind Sibu Division Branch – 34th annual open house “thank you” dinner