Saturday, December 6, 2008

Joint Dinner Meeting with Apex Club Of Sungai Petani ,838th, 17th December 2008. May Garden Restaurant, Penang Road.




"As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped to shape Apex Club of Penang in a most significant way. We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come. We wish you a very happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with peace and prosperity."





DINNER NOTICE NO. 838

WEDNESDAY, 17th December 2008

VENUE: MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

TIME: FELLOWSHIP 7.30 PM, DINNER MEETING 8.00PM

CHAIRMAN : Victor Corbett

FINEMASTER : Jason Ang

MINUTES OF 837th MEETING OF APEX CLUB OF PENANG, HELD

ON 3/12/08, 8PM AT MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

Attendance: President Andrew Ong, Lifer Lim CC, Lifer Tony Ng, Jane Chan, Victor Corbett, Edward Mai, Jason Ang, Angie Low & Mike Ong .

Apologies: Gurmeet Singh, Ai Choo, Anthony Jayakumar & Balan Menon.

On Leave: Terrie Loo

1.0 Confirmation of minutes

1.1 The 836th Meeting Minutes was proposed for adoption by Jason Ang &

seconded by Angie Low.

2.0 Service Report

2.1 On the Food Charity Carnival, our ticket sales totaled RM12,000 & the sales

commission was RM2,400/-. Members agreed that from this commission RM500

be donated to Charis Home for helping to sell RM2,570/= worth of tickets. Jane

Chan reported that all the sales proceeds had been paid to the Main Committee.

The President thanked all members for their effort.

2.2 Victor will arrange for Apexians to do weeding at Cheshire Home.

2.3 Victor will download the bursary forms for Angie Low when they are available.

3.0 Promoting Apex to private colleges/secondary schools

3.1 Members agreed to always keep this project e.g. KDU, in mind.

3.2 Victor will head a Sub-Committee with Jason Ang, Angie Low & Mike Ong as

members to promote Apex to Chung Ling High School in the near future.

3.3 Edward Mai requested members to consistently provide him with photographs

for his blogspot.

4.0 Mid-Term Meet to be hosted by S.P Club/ social

4.1 Members lamented that there is little information on the Mid-Term, even from

the NB. Edward asked about the status of members settling their per capita.

When told that some have yet to pay, President advised all to do so promptly.

4.2 Victor informed that the SP members will meet at our next dinner meeting on

17/12/08 to discuss about their preparation for the Mid-Term Meeting.

4.3 Members will have social with Lifer David Chitty on 6/12/08 at the Pg Chinese

Swimming Club.

5.0 General

5.1 To comply with TNB’s requirement before they would shift the meter at Club

house, Mike Ong will apply for a certified true copy of ROS certificate soon.

5.2 Edward said Apexians intending to go for the Philippines Nat’l Convention in

May 2009 must book early as it is cheaper now.

5.3 Edward informed that the overland trip to Chiang Mai with IRM Group next

year will be done with professional help.

5.4 Fines collection was RM21/=. Apportioned RM16/= to Travel Fund, RM5/= to

Fines A/c. Lifer Tony informed that the total up to Nov 2008 stands at RM219/-.

Meeting adjourned at 9.40pm, proposed by Edward and seconded by Tony Ng.

Minutes Proposed by: …………………. Seconded by:……………….

Prepared by: Mike Ong



APEX CLUB OF PENANG

( CLUB NO.8 )

MID-TERM MEETING REPORT

Membership & Attendance

The membership of the club as at 1/1/09 was as follow:-

Active Members : 17 ( include 4 Lifers )

Non-Resident members : 4

Future plan: Our intention was to induct 5 persons in 2008/2009, so far we have inducted 1 person.

Dinner & Board Meetings

Club meetings are held at May Garden Restaurant on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 8pm. Total number of dinner meetings held was 12 of which 6 were board meetings. Attendance at dinner meetings average at 75%.

Service Record

The following were done during the period:-

1) Jointly organized the Charity Food Carnival 2008 with 3 other NGOs in conjunction with the 2nd International Health & Fitness Expo at Penang International Sports Arena from 29th to 30th November 2008. We donated RM500 of the proceeds from ticket sales to Charis Home for their development fund. The balance goes towards our Education Fund to be used to promote Apex to colleges and secondary schools in Penang.

Future Plan: To promote Apex to colleges and secondary schools in Penang.

2) During the Apex Service Week 2008, Apex Pg successfully participated in the nationwide blood donation campaign on 23/3/08 at Tesco Hypermarket, Penang.

Future Plan: We will liaise with Tesco to jointly hold a blood donation drive during the coming Apex Service Week 2009.

3) The garden plots at Penang Cheshire Home are being planted with herbal plants for use by cancer patients.

Future Plan: We will call it “ Garden of Herbs and Hope ” if it does serve its purpose.

4) At the Cheshire Home Foster Parents’ Day on 8/11/08, Apex Pg sponsored 3 inmates for their whole year living expenses at the Home.

Future Plan: Apex Pg will continue to support this fostering program. We will raise more funds or find more sponsors for this purpose in 2009/2010.

International Relations

6th - 11th Aug 2008 - Senior Apex Member Lim Chin Chai home hosted 2 Apexians from the Apex Club of Leganus, Philippines. Both were sponsored to attend the National Convention at Seremban by Apexian Edward Mai. Apex Penang was formally twinned with Apex Leganus on 6th August 2008

Apexian Edward Mai home hosted Apexian Megan from Australia.

May 2009 - Apexian Edward Mai and a few Apexians plan to attend the National Convention of the Philippines in , of course not forgetting all other Clubs, near and far.


Fellowship & Social

1) Apex Pg played host to NRM John Richard’s nephew and his spouse their 2 weeks vacation here in Sept/Oct 2008.

2) Apexians had social with Lifer David Chitty when he was here on 6/12/08.

3) Apexian Balan gave Apexians a Deepavali treat while members celebrated X’mas with Apexian Victor Corbett and his family.

Apex Action & Expansion

1) Apex Pg had a joint meeting with SP Club on 17/12/08. Matters discussed included matters relating to the Mid-Term Meeting.

2) No EMGAM night was held.

Dinner Notice

1) Altogether 12 Dinner Notices were prepared and sent by email to all members, Nat’l President, Nat’l Board members and other Clubs.

2) Since 4/4/08, Apexian Edward had put up the 1st blogspot by Apex Clubs in Malaysia: http://www.apexpenang.blogspot.com/ to highlight the activities & Dinner Notices of Apex Pg.

Bursary

We plan to give out bursary during the coming Apex Service Week in March 2009.

Future Plan: In addition to giving bursary of this nature, there are plans to give aids to college students who are active in Apex activities. We plan to promote Apex to KDU and one or two secondary school in Penang.

Public Speaking

There was no public speaking session held.

Finance

As at 1 January 2009 - General Fund RM __________

Service Fund RM __________

General

Apexians Victor Corbett and Edward Mai had been bestowed Senior Apex Membership, effective from the last National Convention in Seremban. Victor is currently the Regional Director- Northern while Senior Apex Member Lim Chin Chai is the NIRO while Apexian Terrie Loo is the National Treas

ENRICH APEX


Prepared by: Mike P.H. Ong

Club Secretary 2008/2009

Dated: 10 December 2008

6th December 2008, Lifer David Chitty from Malacca Club.

29th/30th November 2008, Apex Charity Food Fare. Apexian Balan n Tony counting the tickets


Just For laugh !!!!!

What is

2 and a half inches long
But can still satisfy a woman
EVERY TIME ????

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Dinner Notice 837th, 03rd December 2008,May Garden Restaurant,Penang Road.


DINNER NOTICE NO. 837

WEDNESDAY, 03rd December 2008

VENUE: MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

TIME: FELLOWSHIP 7.30 PM, DINNER MEETING 8.00PM

CHAIRMAN : Anthony Jayakumar

FINEMASTER: Tony Ng



MINUTES OF 836th MEETING OF APEX CLUB OF PENANG, HELD

ON 19/11/08, 8PM AT MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

Attendance: President Andrew Ong, Jane Chan, Victor Corbett, Anthony Jayakumar, Jason Ang, Angie Low, Mike Ong & Lifer Tony Ng .

Apologies: Gurmeet Singh, Ai Choo, Edward Mai, Balan & IPP Lim Chin Chai.

On Leave: Terrie Loo

1.0 Confirmation of minutes

1.1 The 835th Meeting Minutes was proposed for adoption by Victor Corbett &

seconded by Jason Ang.

2.0 Service Report

2.1 On the Food Charity Carnival from 29th to 30th Nov 2008, the latest ticket sales

by Apexians has increased to RM8,050/=; Terrie sold all RM500, Lifer Lim took

up another RM50 which he donated for volunteers, Lifer Seah was allocated

RM200 to be given him through Edward Mai.

2.2 Mike Ong reported that Pastor Hon confirmed that Relau Rumah Charis was

able to sell all RM10,000/= worth of tickets allocated to them. Rumah Charis

shall be given 15% of that sales proceeds as a donation.

2.3 With the exception of a few, most Apexians had paid for their tickets to Jane

Chan.

2.4 Jason, Mike, Angie Low and some 5 volunteers from Chung Ling High School

will help at the Food Fair. The other members agreed to patronize the Fair.

2.5 Members agreed to do weeding at Cheshire Home after the Food Fair project.

3.0 Promoting Apex to private colleges/secondary schools

3.1 Members agreed to always keep this project e.g. KDU, in mind.

3.2 Mike Ong informed that there is a possibility to promote Apex to Chung Ling

High School.

4.0 Adoption of residents/ Foster Parents’ day at Cheshire Home

4.1 President Andrew Ong, Mike and Victor represented Apex at the function on

8/11/08 at 4pm.

5.0 General

5.1 Mike Ong informed that TNB wants our application to transfer meter at Club

House to be attached with our ROS certificate, which is missing.

5.2 Angie Low to take note of 15/4/2009 deadline submission of Bursary documents

to National Board for next year.

5.4 Apexians intending to go for the Philippines Nat’l Convention in May 2009 are to

liaise with Edward for early booking of flight.

5.5 Edward intends to organize an overland trip to Chiang Mai with IRM Group

next year.

5.6 Fines collection was RM21/=. Apportioned RM11/= to Travel Fund, RM10/= to

Fines A/c.

Meeting adjourned at 9.30pm, proposed by Jason and seconded by Anthony.

Minutes Proposed by: …………………. Seconded by:……………….

Prepared by: Mike Ong



Sunday, November 30, 2008

The Morning After....in China by Apexian Jason Ang

The Morning After In China.....Jason Ang !!!!!!!!





Ala...mak...Bingo !!!!!Align Left
Moral......NO " Mabuk " before Se.........xxxx....


Thought of the day....

Specially For Apexian Victor R. Corbett


Alcohol may not be the answer to all the questions....
-
Swami Vivekananda


But alcohol helps u to forget the entire question itself.......

-
Swami Vijay Mallya


The Trouble Tree

THE TROUBLE TREE

: > How easy it is to carry home our troubles from work, and how
: > devastating it can be to our families. The following story
: > reflects the wisdom of one man who chose to leave his worries
: > and frustrations behind.
: >
: > The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had
: > just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him
: > lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his ancient
: > pickup truck refused to start.
: >
: > While I drove him home, he sat in stoney silence. On arriving,
: > he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the
: > front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips
: > of the branches with both hands.
: >
: > After opening the door, he underwent an amazing transformation.
: > His tanned face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two
: > small children and gave his wife a kiss.
: >
: > Afterward, he walked me to my car. We passed the tree, and my
: > curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had
: > seen him do earlier.
: >
: > "Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied. "I know I can't help
: > having troubles on the job, but one thing is for sure, troubles
: > don't belong in the house with my wife and the children. So I
: > just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home. Then
: > in the morning, I pick them up again."
: >
: > "Funny thing is," he smiled, "when I come out in the morning to
: > pick them up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging
: > up the night before."

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Song for this Christmas. An updated version

Subject: Song for this Christmas (newly updated version)


SING TO THE TUNE OF SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN


You'd better watch out
You'd better not cry
You'd better keep cash
I'm telling you why:
Recession is coming to town.

It's hitting you once,
It's hitting you twice
It doesn't care if you've been careful and wise
Recession is coming to town

It's worthless if you've got shares
It's worthless if you've got bonds
It's safe when you've got cash in hand
So keep cash for goodness sake, HEY

You'd better watch out
You'd better not cry
You'd better keep cash
I'm telling you why:
Recession is coming to town!

Finance products are confusing
Finance products are so vague
The banks make you bear the cost of risk
So keep out for goodness sake, OH

You'd better watch out
You'd better not cry
You'd better keep cash
I'm telling you why:
Recession is coming to town.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Dinner Notice 836th, 19th November 2008, May Garden Restaurant, Penang Road,Penang


DINNER NOTICE NO. 836

WEDNESDAY, 19th November 2008

VENUE: MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

TIME: FELLOWSHIP 7.30 PM, DINNER MEETING 8.00PM

CHAIRMAN : Angie Loh

FINEMASTER: Mike Ong



MINUTES OF 835th MEETING OF APEX CLUB OF PENANG, HELD

ON 05/11/08, 8PM AT MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

MINUTES OF 835th MEETING OF APEX CLUB OF PENANG, HELD

ON 5/11/08, 8PM AT MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

Attendance: President Andrew Ong, Jane Chan, Victor Corbett, Balan Menon, Jason Ang, Edward Mai, Angie Low, Mike Ong & Lifer Tony Ng .

Apologies: Gurmeet Singh, Anthony Jayakumar, Ai Choo & IPP Lim Chin Chai.

On Leave: Terrie Loo

1.0 Confirmation of minutes

1.1 The 834th Meeting Minutes was proposed for adoption by Jason Ang &

seconded by Balan Menon.

2.0 Service Report

2.1 On the Food Charity Carnival from 29th to 30th Nov 2008, the latest ticket sales

by Apexians has increased to RM7,700/=. Terrie has committed to take outright

RM200/= & she will assist to sell another RM300 worth of tickets, IPP Lifer Lim

has undertaken to sell RM300/= and Edward will pass RM200 worth of tickets

to Lifer Seah. Edward will match dollar for dollar of additional tickets sold by

all Apexians.

2.2 With the agreement of President, Mike Ong has given Pastor Hon of Relau

Rumah Charis to sell RM10,000/= worth of tickets of which a 15% of their sales

value will be donated to Rumah Charis.

2.3 It was agreed that all monies from ticket sales to be passed to Jane Chan by

10/11/08. Balan donated his 10 tickets for volunteers who will assist at the Food

Fair. Mike Ong will recruit some volunteers from SMK Zainal Abidin.

2.4 Jason, Mike & Angie Low volunteered to help at the Food Fair. The others are

encouraged to assist whenever possible.

3.0 Promoting Apex to private colleges

3.1 Members agreed to always keep this project e.g. KDU, in mind.

4.0 Adoption of residents/ Foster Parents’ day at Cheshire Home

4.1 Apex Pg will now adopt 3 residents, the additional one by Lifer Tony Ng.

4.2 Victor, Jason & Mike will represent Apex at the function on 8/11/08 at 4pm. All

to wear Apex attire.

5.0 General

5.1 CIMB will effect change of banking signatories by Friday, 7/11/08.

5.2 Victor, Jason & Mike will arrange furniture at Club House on 8/11/08 after

attending the Cheshire Home’s Foster Parent’s Day ceremony.

5.3 Angie Low to take note of deadline for submission of Bursary documents to

National Board for next year.

5.4 Apexians intending to go for the Philippines Nat’l Convention in May 2009 are to

liaise with Edward for early booking of flight.

5.5 Fines collection was RM22/=. Apportioned RM12/= to Travel Fund, RM10/= to

Fines A/c.

Meeting adjourned at 9.30pm, proposed by Balan and seconded by Angie Low.

Minutes Proposed by: …………………. Seconded by:……………….

Prepared by: Mike Ong





HUMOUR>>>>
Making Decision to Buy insurance ..............
Great Eastern or Prudential or AIA???????


The husband of a pregnant wife was thinking of buying insurance for
his unborn baby.
So he asked Great Eastern and the agent said,"Don't worry man,
we'll provide insurance right from the basket to the casket".

The man was impressed but thought that he should probably seek
another opinion. He then approached Prudential.
The agent replied,"Oh, we have a new insurance policy which can
protect your unborn child from the womb right up to the tomb".

The man was stunned but thought that maybe all salesmen like to
bullshit and decided to see the agent from AIA. He told the AIA agent
what Prudential and Great Eastern had to offer.

The AIA agent thought for a while, and then said,
"Tell you something, we have one that is even better than
Prudential and Great Eastern.
We'll insure your child from " erection to resurrection " .


Chershire Home Residents adoption project

Apex Club Of Penang adopted 3 Residents from Chershire Home for a year for their living expenses.









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Friday, October 31, 2008

NOOOO.......BONUS AND INTEREST FROM CIMB INVESTMENT !!!!!!!!!

NOOOO.......BONUS AND INTEREST FROM CIMB INVESTMENT FOR THE APEX EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND FOR THIS YEAR 2008 !!!!!!!!!!

WHAT WE SHALL DO....??????????????????.







AND IF STILL NOTHING HAPPENS......WHAT TO DO....??????
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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ VICTOR CORBETT.......AAAAHHHH.....ONE MORE ON THE ROCK !!!!!
EH.....my scholarship for next year...how???????


Dinner Notice 835th, 5th November 2008. May Garden Restaurant, Penang Road, Penang



DINNER NOTICE NO. 835

WEDNESDAY, 5th November 2008

VENUE: MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

TIME: FELLOWSHIP 7.30 PM, DINNER MEETING 8.00PM

CHAIRMAN : Balan Menon

FINEMASTER: Jason Ang


MINUTES OF 834rd MEETING OF APEX CLUB OF PENANG, HELD

ON 15/10/08, 8PM AT MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

Attendance: President Andrew Ong, Jane Chan, Victor Corbett, Balan Menon, Jason Ang, Edward Mai, Angie Low, Ai Choo, Anthony Jayakumar & Prospexion Gurmeet Singh Ghai . Apologies: Lifer Tony Ng, IPP Lim Chin Chai & Mike Ong. On Leave: Terrie Loo

1.0 Confirmation of minutes

1.1 The 833rd Meeting Minutes was proposed for adoption by Angie Low &

seconded by Edward Mai .

2.0 Service Report

2.1 Regarding the Food Charity Carnival to from 29th to 30th Nov 2008, total ticket

sales remained at RM7,000/= out of a RM20,000/= allocation by the Main

Committee.

3.0 Promoting Apex to private colleges

3.1 Members will explore the possibility of promoting Apex to private colleges, like

e.g. KDU.

4.0 Induction Ceremony

4.1 Victor Corbett inducted Gurmeet Singh Ghai as an Apexian, after that he was

congratulated and welcomed by all members present.

5.0 Adoption of residents/ Foster Parents’ day at Cheshire Home

5.1 Apex Pg will adopt 2 residents with one adoption paid for by the President.

5.2 Members were reminded to attend their Foster Parents’ Day on 8/11/08 at 4pm,

preferably in Apex attire.

6.0 General

6.1 CIMB will effect change of banking signatories after they had received

photocopy ICs of all 3 banking signatories.

6.2 Shifting to new Club House was tentatively fixed on 30/10/08, Friday from 10

am to 1 pm, with laborers supplied by Wisma Penyayang Management.

6.3 Fines collected for the night: RM20 /= apportioned RM 12 /=to Travel Fund,

RM8 = to Fines.

Meeting adjourned at 9.30pm, proposed by Edward and seconded by Jason Ang. Members adjourned for fellowship with Apexian Gurmeet Singh.




HUMOUR.....
Have you checked your home telephone bill ???????

The domestic phone-bill was exceptionally high.

This prompted the man of the house to call for a family-meeting after dinner.


Dad :

People, listen carefully, this high usage of our telephone is unacceptable.

You have to limit the use of it.

I do not use the home telephone at all, because I use the one at my work-place.


Mum :

Same here.

I hardly use our home telephone as I also use my officeʼs telephone.


Son :

Me too.

I never use the home phone.

I always use the mobile provided by my company.


Then they all looked at the foreign maid.


Maid :

So, what is the problem, huh ?

Donʼt we all use our work-place telephones ?!!!