Dinner Meeting ,1st April 2009, May Garden Restaurant, Penang Road.

Association of Apex Clubs, Philippines

33^th NATIONAL CONVENTION

BORACAY ISLAND PHILIPPINES

MAY 1-3, 2009

Part I – May 1, 2009

1:00-3:00 PM – Registration

3:00-5:00 PM – National Board Meeting

5:00 PM – Swim Break

7:00 PM – Welcome Dinner Fellowship

Part II – May 2, 2009

7:00-9:00 AM – Breakfast

9:00 AM – Convention Proper

10:00 AM – Snacks

12:00 NN – Lunch Break

1:00 PM – Convention

3:00 PM – Snacks

4:00 PM – Election of new set of officers

5:00 PM – Swim Break

7:00 PM – Dinner

8:00 PM – Awarding

(Grand Fellowship)

Part III – May 3, 2009

7:00 AM – Breakfast

Send off

We have arrange tours to all foreign delegates May 2, 2009 (Optional







Musical and Dinner Treat To St. Nicholas Home for the Blind on 23rd March 2009












DINNER NOTICE NO. 845th

WEDNESDAY, 01 April 2009

VENUE: MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

TIME: FELLOWSHIP 7.30 PM, DINNER MEETING 8.00PM

CHAIRMAN : Edward Mai

FINEMASTER: Goh Ai Choo

MINUTES OF THE 844th MEETING OF APEX CLUB OF PENANG

ON 18/03/09, 8PM AT MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG.

Attendance: President Andrew Ong, Lifer Tony Ng, Lifer LimCC, Jane Chan,

Edward Mai, Victor Corbett, Jason Ang, Angie Low, Balan Menon,

Gurmeet Singh, Ai Choo & Mike Ong .

Apologies: Anthony Jayakumar On Leave : Terrie Loo Guest : Mr Allan Yeoh

1.0 Confirmation of minutes

1.1 The 843^rd Meeting Minutes was proposed for adoption by Jason Ang and

seconded by Balan Menon.

2.0 Service Report

2.1 Jireh Home, Kulim - Mike Ong will get ready the plaque.

2.2 Charity Car Wash 2009 –

i) As there was a guest, Victor proposes to defer discussion to the next meeting.

ii) Period: April to May 2009.

iii) The pledge to sell tickets remained status quo, as follow:-

Total

Victor – 170 tickets 170

Edward – 110 tickets 110

Andrew - 50 tickets 50

Mike & Gurmeet – 30 tickets each 60

Angie Low, Jason & Tony Ng - 20 tickets each 60

Jane, Lim CC & Balan - 10 tickets each 30

Anthony, Seah KL, Terrie & Ai Choo were allocated 10 tickets each 40

520

3.0 Apex Service Week Projects

3.1 Victor plans as follow:-

a) 23/3/2009 at 7.30 pm, a dinner -cum-musical treat for inmates of St Nicholas.

b) 25/3/2009 at 7.30pm, members get – together at Penang Sports Club.

c) 27/3/2009 at 7.30pm, amgam night at E&O Hotel, organized by Edward Mai.

3.2 Blood donation campaign 2009

a) Mike Ong has liaised with both Tesco & the Blood Bank. He has also written

to M/s Thye Huat Chan for their ‘gula merah’ product to be given as gifts.

b) Project date: 5/4/09. Venue: Food Court, Tesco Pg. Time: 10am to 4pm.

c) Mr Allan Yeoh will provide F.O.C 2 mineral water dispensing m/cs.

d) Angie Low to make 2 banners for display.

4.0 Other Directors’ Reports

4.1 Bursary Director Angie Low will liaise with Edward on details on a pupil from

St Xavier’s School, Pg who has appeal for financial help.

4.2 Gurmeet Singh will decide on date to present 4 trolleys he has pledge to donate

to Charis Home.

5.0 General

5.1 Fines collection was RM34, apportioned RM20/= to Travel Fund, RM14/= to

Fines A/c.

Meeting adjourned at 9.30pm, proposed by Balan and seconded by Ai Choo.

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

Prepared by: Mike Ong

Quote From Andrew Ong, President of Apex Penang.
Compromise is the best and cheapest lawyer
Almost any compromise is better than a lawsuit
All lasting agreements are made by compromise
Anything made by brute force cannot lasts.

Message From NVP Apex Clubs Of Phillipines, Domz

Hi to all apex members,

I will like to tell you about the convention in the Philippines on May 1-3 at the beach resort in BORACAY the famous beach resort in the philippines. the host club is APEX LEGANES and the registration fee is 3,700.00

If you want to see the hotel pls see the website http://www.lacarmeladeboracay.com/

It’s a very beautiful place

The domestic flight or my be you visit in website www.cebupacificair.com

www.asianspirit.com

if you direct flight in boracay is now very expenses manila to caticlan is a pick session many people are coming in boracay for the summer vacation.

I will suggest to you direct to manila to ilo-ilo is not expense and my be you will visit clubs there.

I have book already in manila to ilo-ilo my be you join to me there and the host club apex leganes is handle to go to direct caticlan (boracay).

Pls tell ME about your travel in the Philippines if you are coming to the national convention and if you have comment just tell

Domz

NVP 2008-2009

Donated An Awning To The Jineh Home Kulim

Just Thinking.....

Two men are out just fishing quietly and drinking beer.

Almost silently, so as not to scare the fish, Mike says, 'I think I'm gonna divorce my wife. She hasn't spoken to me in over 2 months.'

Victor continues slowly sipping his beer then thoughtfully says,
'You better think it over, Mike. Women like that are hard to find.'

Message from Life Governor A.Gnanarajah to All Apexians In Malaysia

DEAR NATIONAL PRESIDENT THAVA, NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS, AND ALL APEXIANS.

I HAVE FOR AKNOWLEDGEMENT A LOVELY CONGRATULATORY CARD FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND THE NATIONAL BOARD WITH THE FOLLOWING WORDING:

"CONGRATULATIONS! ADMIRE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, LARGE OR SMALL,TREMENDOUS OR TINY,THEY CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF THIS WORLD. A LITTLE LIGHT SOMEWHERE MAKES A BRIGHTER LIGHT EVERYWHERE. A SPECK OF SAND CAN TURN INTO A PEARL."

THE FOLLOWING WAS HANDWRITTEN:

"CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING THE AWARD OF JOHAN MAHKOTA WILAYAH (JMW) FROM H.M. THE KING"

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE THANKS TO ONE AND ALL FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE.THIS HONOUR IS ACTUALLY DUE TO APEX MALAYSIA. THE AWARD LETTER CLEARLY STATES "CHAIRMAN, APEX EDUCATION TRUST FUND"

ACCORDINGLY I ACCEPT THE AWARD IN ALL HUMILITY AND THANK APEX MALAYSIA.

ON MY PART I ATTRIBUTE THE AWARD TO ALL THE HARD WORKING APEXIANS IN MALAYSIA WHO HAVE MADE THIS POSSIBLE.THIS AWARD IS CLEARLY A RECOGNITION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF APEX AND THE APEX EDUCATION TRUST FUND AND WE CAN ALL BE JUSTLY PROUD.

I THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU FOR THE MAGNANIMOUS SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE YOU HAVE HAD IN ME FOR SO LONG. MY VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE ETF WITHOUT WHOSE UNTIRING EFFORTS THE FUND WOULD NOT HAVE REACHED THIS LEVEL

LET US ALL COLLECTIVELY CONTINUE TO WORK HARD AND PROJECT AN IMAGE WORTHY OF APEX.

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.

A,GNANARAJAH JSM,JMW,AMN,.

24.3.09.

Apex Club Dinner meeting, 18th March 2009, May Garden Restaurant, Penang Road.

DINNER NOTICE NO. 844th

WEDNESDAY, 18th March 2009

VENUE: MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

TIME: FELLOWSHIP 7.30 PM, DINNER MEETING 8.00PM

CHAIRMAN : Goh Ai Choo

FINEMASTER: Gurmeet Singh

MINUTES OF THE 843 MEETING OF APEX CLUB OF PENANG

ON 04/03/09, 8PM AT MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

Attendance: President Andrew Ong, Lifer Tony Ng, Lifer LimCC, Jane Chan,

Edward Mai, Victor Corbett, Jason Ang, Angie Low, Balan Menon,

Gurmeet Singh & Mike Ong .

Apologies: Ai Choo & Anthony On Leave : Terrie Loo

1.0 Confirmation of minutes

1.1 The 842nd Meeting Minutes was proposed for adoption by Balan Menon and

seconded by Jason Ang.

2.0 Service Report

2.1 Jireh Home, Kulim - President reported that the job had been done, he showed

photos of the awnings before and after the change. A plaque to be made soon.

2.2 Charity Car Wash 2009 –

i) For better coverage, members agreed with President that it would be better to

have a panel of car wash centre. The names in panel will be decided on at the

next meeting. Members agreed to pay a maximum cost of RM5/- per car wash.

ii) Period: End March to May 2009.

iii) The pledge to sell tickets remained status quo, as follow:-

Total

Victor – 170 tickets 170

Edward – 110 tickets 110

Andrew - 50 tickets 50

Mike & Gurmeet – 30 tickets each 60

Angie Low, Jason & Tony Ng - 20 tickets each 60

Jane, Lim CC & Balan - 10 tickets each 30

Anthony, Seah KL, Terrie & Ai Choo were allocated 10 tickets each 40

520

3.0 International Relations

3.1 NRM Bruce Mackie will visit Penang with 6 other Queensland Apexians from

9^th March to 11^th March 2009. They would leave for Bangkok on 12/03/09.

3.2 Edward, Victor, Mike Ong & Lifer Tony are finalizing the programme

4.0 Blood donation/ Organ Donation Project during Apex Service Week

4.1 Victor Corbett and Jason Ang will arrange for blood donation with Tesco, Pg.

5.0 Other Directors’ Reports

5.1 Bursary Director Angie Low will arrange new bursary disbursement.

5.2 Edward Mai reported that a pupil from St Xavier’s School, Pg has appeal for

financial help. He will report in more detail at the next meeting.

5.3 Gurmeet Singh will donate 4 trolleys to Charis Home which had also appealed

for 4 wall cooler fans and sheeting to reduce heat over living quarters.

6.0 General

6.1 Fines collection was RM27, apportioned RM17/= to Travel Fund, RM10/= to

Fines A/c.

Meeting adjourned at 9.45pm, proposed by Gurmeet and seconded by Balan.

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

Prepared by: Mike Ong

We Are Only Human.....Malaysian Boleh......

When ur life is in darkness......
Pray 2 God and ask Him 2 free u from darkness.....
and
If u r still in darkness..Pls pay ur TNB bill.


If u need ADVICE, SMS ME,
If u need DARLING, CALL ME,
If u need HELP, E-MAIL ME,
IF U NEED MONEY, Numbor yang anda dail,
tiada dalam perkhidmatan kami, Terima Kasih .

Visiting Apexians from Queenlands Australia

Apex Philippines National Convention, 1st - 3rd May 2009

Nam Ho Travel Service (M) Sdn Bhd

2 Choices......Boracay or IloIlo BY Cebu Pacific Airlines Philippines

Dear Mr.Mai,

We are pleased to advice as below :

1) No. of paxs 20 - 30 paxs

29APR09 KUL-MNL-MPH - Approx : RM1380 incl KUL airport tax & fuel.

03MAY09 MPH-MNL-KUL

2) No. of paxs 20 - 30 paxs - Approx : RM1380 incl KUL airport tax & fuel

29APR09 KUL-MNL-MPH

05MAY09 MPH-MNL-KUL

3) No. of paxs 20 - 30 paxs - Approx : RM1030 incl kul airport tax & fuel

29APR09 KUL-MNL-ILO

03MAY09 ILO-MNL-KUL

4) No. of paxs 20 - 30 paxs - Approx : RM1030 incl kul airport tax & fuel

29APR09 KUL-MNL-ILO

05MAY09 ILO-MNL-KUL

Air fare quotation as above are subject to change due to flight confirmation & base on flight availabity.


MNL Manila MPH Boracay ILO IloIlo KUL Kuala Lumpur

Dinner Notice 843, 4th March 2009, May Garden Restaurant, Penang Road.

Small story on management lesson

A new vacuum cleaner salesman knocked on the door on
the first house of the street. A tall lady answered the door.

Before she could speak, the enthusiastic salesman
barged into the living room and opened a big black plastic bag and
poured all the cow droppings onto the carpet.

"Madam, if I cannot clean this up with the use of this new
powerful vacuum cleaner, I will EAT all this dung!" exclaimed
the eager salesman.

"Do you need chilly sauce or ketchup with that" asked the lady.

The bewildered salesman asked, "Why, Madam?"

"There's no electricity in the house......" said the lady.

MORAL:
Gather all requirements and resources before working
on any project and committing to the client.....!!!

DINNER NOTICE NO. 843

WEDNESDAY, 04 March 2009

VENUE: MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

TIME: FELLOWSHIP 7.30 PM, DINNER MEETING 8.00PM

CHAIRMAN : Goh Ai Choo

FINEMASTER: Jason Ang

MINUTES OF THE 842 nd MEETING OF APEX CLUB OF PENANG

ON 18/2/09, 8PM AT MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT, PENANG

Attendance: President Andrew Ong, Lifer Tony Ng, Jane Chan, Edward Mai, Victor Corbett, Anthony, Jason Ang, Angie Low, Balan Menon Gurmeet Singh & Mike Ong . Apologies: Lifer Lim Chin Chai & Ai Choo. On Leave : Terrie Loo 1.0 Confirmation of minutes 1.1 The 841st Meeting Minutes was proposed for adoption by Jason Ang and seconded by Edward Mai. 2.0 Service Report 2.1 Jireh Home, Kulim - President recommended & members agreed to award the job to contractor Teong Keng who gave a cheaper quotation of RM2,200/= after discounts. For purpose of records and up-dating in blogspot Edward requested for photos to be taken before commencement & after completion of the job. 2.2 Charity Car Wash 2009 – i) Edward suggested the car wash centre at Gembira with outlets at 5 different locations. Edward will try to get the centre to accept a standard fee, of say RM3 – RM4 for all types of cars. ii) Members agreed that the car wash period be extended to May 2009. iii) Victor increased his pledge to sell 170 tickets from 150 tickets. With that increased pledge, Club shall print more than 500 tickets, as follow:- Total Victor – 170 tickets 170 Edward – 110 tickets 110 Andrew - 50 tickets 50 Mike & Gurmeet – 30 tickets each 60 Angie Low, Jason & Tony Ng - 20 tickets each 60 Jane, Lim CC & Balan - 10 tickets each 30 Anthony, Seah KL, Terrie & Ai Choo were allocated 10 tickets each 40 520 2.3 Dinner for Cheshire Home Victor reported that the dinner on 13/2/09 was well attended. Members thank Lifer Lim CC for sponsoring the cost of 3 tables. 3.0 International Relations 3.1 NRM Bruce Mackie will visit Penang with 6 other Queensland Apexians from 9th March to 11th March 2009. They would leave for Bangkok on 12/03/09. 3.2 Edward, Victor & Lifer Tony will arrange the programme. 3.3 The 3rd Wednesday meeting will be brought forward to 11/03/09 to meet them. 3.4 Mike Ong will liaise with Cheshire Home & Charis Home to welcome the visiting Apexians. Edward suggested a lunch for the Charis Home residents on the day of visit. 4.0 Organ Donation Project during Apex Service Week 4.1 In line with the NB programme, a project to get pledges from the public to donate organs. Balan will plan this project at B’worth. 5.0 Treasurer’s Report 5.1 Jane Chan said the Club has sufficient funds to finance existing projects. She will also pay RM390/= to the NB for Apex shirts. 6.0 Other Directors’ Reports 6.1 Bursary Director Angie Low will obtain this year’s bursary form from Victor. 6.2 Victor paid the per capita of NRM Scott for 2 years , 2008/2009 & 2009/2010. Club will collect from NRM Bruce Mackie his dues. 7.0 General 7.1 Fines collection was RM20, apportioned RM15/= to Travel Fund, RM5/= to Fines A/c. Meeting adjourned at 9.45pm, proposed by Balan and seconded by Anthony. Minutes Proposed by: …………………. Seconded by:………………. Prepared by: Mike Ong 1. Don't talk negatively about people behind their backs. If you gossip, people won't confide in you. Mind your own business. 2. Try to work for someone who'll challenge your powers. You'll learn more in a year than 4 years of college. 3. Successful bosses have good communication skills. They learn from people, including their employees. 4. Work in such a way that makes your boss look good. It's not flattery. 5. On downsizing, the first to go are those with few friends. Bosses prefer competent people whom they respect. 6. Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. Let your dress reflect professionalism. 7. Personal integrity is crucial. Tell nothing but the truth. Bosses can forgive mistakes but if you lie, you're gone. 8. Be on time. Try to arrive few minutes early. It saves you from stress. You'll be much relaxed & work better 9. Strive your best to keep a deadline. If you cannot meet it, then apologize & ask for an extension 10. Don't take things personally. If some people are unhappy with you, it's their problem. But always strive to give your best. 11. If you must correct someone, don't get personal about it. Do it never in front of others. 12. Spend some time alone everyday. What's the mission of my life? What do I want to be? And how to go about it. 13. As you move along Plan A of your career, maintain a Plan B as well — an alternative course to rely Singaporean in the JB Old Folk's Home A Singaporean family was considering putting their grandfather in a nursing home. All the Singaporean facilities were too expensive so they had to put him in a nursing home in JB. After a few weeks in the JB nursing facility, they came to visit Grandpa: 'How do you like it here?' asks the grandson. 'It's wonderful! Everyone here is so courteous and respectful', says grandpa. 'We're so happy for you. We were worried that this was the wrong place for you. You know, since you are a Singaporean living amongst Malaysians.' 'Oh, no! Let me tell you about how wonderfully they treat the residents', grandpa says with a big smile. 'There's a musician here -- he's 85 years old. He hasn't played the violin in 20 years and everyone still calls him 'Maestro'! 'There is an ex Chief Justice in here -- he's 95 years old. He hasn't been on the bench in 30 years and everyone still calls him 'Hakim Besar'! 'There's a dentist here -- 90 years old. He hasn't fixed a tooth for 25 years and everyone still calls him 'Doktor'! 'And me -- I haven't had sex for 35 years and they still call me 'The Fu ..........king Singaporean'!