| 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'! | 
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