Vol 20 Number 15 Rotary Information

The 4 - Way Test

One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is The 4 - Way Test. It was created by Rotarian Herbert Taylor in 1932 when he asked to take charge of the Chicagobased Club Aluminum Company, which was facing bankruptcy. Taylor looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in depression caused financial difficulties. He drew up 24-word code ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4 - Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers and the survival of the company was credited to this simple philosophy. Herb Taylor became president of Rotary International during 1954-55. The 4 - Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways.
The 4 Way Test

SELAMAT PAGI

5 November 2011

Presidents Message
November is Rotary Foundation (RF) & Interact Month.
As we leave October, we leave behind World Polio Day, our awards recognition of Vocational excellence and commitment from our esteemed colleagues at Help University, our DGs visit & 2 excellent healthcare speakers. It is perhaps rather timely that our attention should be on RF. I attach in this bulleting some interesting history to the foundation fund and its many worthy applications. (Check out the RI website). The Rotary Foundation The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. For our club to achieve recognition this Rotary Year, one of the challenges set, falls into 2 parts, namely; a) For each member to contribute some amount to the fund. And b) The average total contribution needs to reach USD100 or above per member. I have not personally contributed to this fund for some years as I was somewhat skeptical as to how the fund really contributes clubs here in Asia! Now, having read the history and many articles on the subject I am somewhat the wiser. Therefore - Can I please appeal to all members to contribute at least USD100, thats RM300 which to put it into perspective is about 22 cups of coffee at Starbucks so I am giving up 1 x Vente Latte per week for the next 22 weeks. And just to encourage you further there will be a very small portion of Turkey on Christmas day at the Presidents fellowship if you have not coughed up a few pennies by then!. Do your best possible exemptions = Special TRF donations, Major contributors, Those sponsoring 2 or more children in REF & anyone who brings a decent bottle of wine at Christmas! As this will be Auctioned offTake care my friends and fellow Rotarians, see you all at the childrens day on 6th at lake Titiwangsar & the Brilliantly organized MEDICAL CAMP with RC Shah Alam on 20th inc. the Myanmar Refugees.. Reach within and embrace humanity. Yours in Rotary President Steve

Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

ATTENDANCE
Guest: Ann Gerrie, guest of Steve Attendance: 64% Fines: $50.00

Special Feature
The Benefits of Community Service
Here is something to think about: When we volunteer our time to do something for others, such as helping out an elderly neighbour or taking part in a local community project, it can be good news for our health, our childrens education and even reduce the local crime rate too. Recent research funded by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) has revealed that people who live in areas that record high levels of informal voluntary activity in their neighbourhood, also enjoy better health, students achieve higher GCSE grades and their communities suffer fewer burglaries. Professor Paul Whiteley, Programme Director of the ESRC Democracy & Participation Research Programme that produced the findings explains, The research has revealed an interesting link between helping others and enjoying a good quality of life. It seems that when we focus on the needs of others, we may also reap benefits ourselves. It means that voluntary activity in the community is associated with better health, lower crime, improved educational performance and greater life satisfaction. Communities with lots of civic and community engagement are also communities that have environments that foster favourable outcomes such as these. Volunteering has a positive influence, irrespective of a communitys social class or wealth. A relatively poor community with lots of voluntary activity can do better in relation to health, crime and education than a relatively affluent community which lacks such activity explains Whiteley. The research also tested for links between voluntary activity and overall life satisfaction or happiness. Again there is a strong link between communities with lots of volunteering and those where people are very satisfied with their lives. The British Home Secretary, David Blunkett, comments Volunteering is a growing activity. Government figures show that in 2003, 51 per cent of people in England participated in their community around 20.3 million people. The equivalent contribution to the economy made by people volunteering formally and informally in their community was around 42.6 billion pounds in 2003. Volunteering clearly has benefits for citizens, families and communities. That is why the Government is developing and strengthening our partnership with the voluntary sector, especially in order to reach out to our most deprived communities. The research sample was based on 101 district authorities selected at random.

Announcements
- There will be a Deepavali cheer party for 200 underpriviledged children on 6 November at Titiwangsa Park. Todate 8 members have confirmed going. - CY updated members on the joint Medical Camp project with RC Shah Alam on 20 November . Seek doctors and dentists assistance. Members to help to pack medicines the day before the camp. - Members who are keen to attend the Champion Goal Setting course on 3 December, to inform Mike. - There will be a Christmas party for the Myanmar families on 17 December immediately after the club meeting at 11am to 1.30pm. - Karen reported on the fellowship trip to Banting, Klang. - There will be a Deepavali fellowship on 12 November. More details by Ghaurry next meeting.

LAST WEEKS SPEAKER

Mr Andrew Campbell on 'Healthy Hearing Campaign'

A Motivational Story
A German once visited a temple under construction where he saw a sculptor making an idol of God. Suddenly he noticed a similar idol lying nearby. Surprised, he asked the sculptor, Do you need two statues of the same idol? No, said the sculptor without looking up, We need only one, but the first one got damaged at the last stage. The gentleman examined the idol and found no apparent damage. Where is the damage? he asked. There is a scratch on the nose of the idol. said the sculptor, still busy with his work. Where are you going to install the idol? The sculptor replied that it would be installed on a pillar twenty feet high. If the idol is that far, who is going to know that there is a scratch on the nose? the gentleman asked... The sculptor stopped his work, looked up at the gentleman, smiled and said, I will know it. The desire to excel is exclusive of the fact whether someone else appreciates it or not. Excellence is a drive from inside, not outside. Excellence is not for someone else to notice but for your own satisfaction and efficiency...

Club Secretary PP Graham conducted an EGM which was held immediately after the club meeting. Members present supported the motion to hold the 20th AGM & Club Elections on Saturday 17 December 2011.

Today's Programme
Presentation to 2 new REF Awardees Noriza Bte Kami and Siti Nor Halimah

NEXT CHANGE
12 November(Sat)7.30am Medical Camp Briefing

Around the Rotary World

Making water pure and simple
As your dentist knows, some fluoride is a good thing. Too much, however, can be devastating. The residents of Patari, a village in Uttar Pradesh, are among the millions of people in India who suffer the consequences of fluorosis, an irreversible condition caused by elevated levels of fluoride in drinking water. The dental symptoms of fluorosis include mottling and erosion of tooth enamel and its painful effects on bones can result in deformities, calcification of ligaments and tendons, and osteosclerosis. The fluoride, because of its strength, rots teeth and destroys bones, says Maurice Halliday, past governor of District 1020 (Scotland), which worked with District 3110 (India) to provide fluoride filters to 60 families in Patari through a Rotary Foundation Global Grant project. Many people are bent and bowlegged, if not totally disabled. Farm animals are also affected. In a 2001 study of Patari and three nearby villages, researchers measured fluoride content in drinking water. The World Health Organization has set 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water as the safe upper limit; in Patari, drinking water measured up to 3.45 milligrams per liter. The body absorbs as much as 90 percent of the fluoride in drinking water, and the risks increase for people who perform manual labor in hot climates such as Pataris, because they drink more water than average. Fluoride occurs naturally in water throughout the world, with several belts of high groundwater concentrations. One stretches from Eritrea to Malawi, and another from Turkey through Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, India, northern Thailand, and China. In China, fluorosis is endemic in every province, autonomous region, and municipality except Shanghai. In India, it affects about 25 million people. According to a WHO report, fluorosis might be one of the most widespread of endemic health problems associated with natural geochemistry. Earlier this year, photographer Allison Kwesell traveled to Patari and several other villages to document the children in whom the irreversible effects of too much fluoride are only beginning to surface and their parents and grandparents, hunched over canes, legs bowed. She also photographed the Indian Rotarians who delivered the specially designed filters. The US$40,000 global grant project also provided toilet blocks, safe drinking water, and hygiene training to eight schools serving about 2,300 students in Uttar Pradesh. The effort addressed two areas of focus under the Foundations Future Vision Plan: disease prevention and treatment, and water and sanitation. WHO estimates that almost one-tenth of the global disease burden could be prevented by improving water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and management of water resources. As the Indian villages demonstrate, the solution requires a targeted approach, including assessments of each communitys needs. From India, Kwesell traveled home to Tennessee, USA. In August, she headed to Tokyo to begin studies as a Rotary Peace Fellow. Meanwhile, District 1020 is researching another fluoride filter project, Halliday says, that would provide filters to another 400 households in the region.

CALENDAR of EVENTS
Medical Camp Date: 20 November 2011 Venue: Pusat Komuniti Shah Alam Champion Goal Setting Course Date: 3 December 2011 International Service Community Project in Siam Reap Date: 1 - 5 December 2011 RCBKS 20th AGM & Elections Date: 26 November 2011
Christmas Party with Myanmar families Date: 17 December 2011

November Celebrations
Happy Birthday

Yoke Leong Karen James Steven

1 Nov 14 Nov 23 Nov 23 Nov

Happy Anniversaries CY & Constance 14 Nov Siew Hwa & Boon Kong 14 Nov Sanjay & Rupal 15 Nov Frankie & Sabrina 20 Nov

Duty Roster
5 November (International Service) Sargeant-at-arms D esk Duty Introducer Thank Speaker Fines Poay Lim Steven Fang Keong Alvin Frances

12 November ( New Generation) Sargeant-at-arms Desk Duty Introducer Thank Speaker Fines Ghaurry Peter Susan

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Board of Directors 2011/12

President Steve Robinson 016-2253777 President Elect Ghaurry 23003757(O) Immediate Past President Tan Poay Lim Vice President James Cheong Honorary Secretary PP Graham Bennett 012-2918619 Honorary Treasurer Angie Ng Club Administration PP Karen Chong Service Projects The Rotary Foundation PP Jeremy Ng Membership Development Chin Teng Yoong REF Chairman PP Dr Kong Voon Sin Sargeant-at-arms PP Frances Po Bulletin Editor - Sunny Vocational Service Chair - Mike Community Service Chair -Dr Yee International Service Chair Fang Keong New Generation Chair - Susan

Rotary International NEWS

2011 Rotary International Convention in Bangkok
Register now for the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 May, and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the Land of a Thousand Smiles! Enjoy Thai hospitality. Make friends with fellow Rotarians from around the world. Take in spectacular sights. Taste delicious Thai cuisine. Experience a vibrant culture. Renew your commitment to Service Above Self. And have fun in a world class city. To attend the convention and experience the fellowship of Rotary at an International level, follow these steps. Step 1: Consider options before registering Decide if youll register with a group or as an individual. You can register yourself and up to four guests online , but if you have a group of six or more, youll need to submit a paper registration form . Check the preliminary schedule and decide the preconvention activities and RI-ticket events you wish to attend. RI-ticket events include three luncheons open to all convention registrants. Before you register, you may also want to check pricing and find information on visa requirements Step 2: Register and reserve your room. Register for the convention and RI-ticketed events . Register for host-ticketed events . Local Rotarians on the Host Organization Committee (HOC) have arranged several cultural excursions and host hospitality events to help visiting Rotarians enjoy their stay in Bangkok. Continue your convention experience by taking a host-sponsored tour before or after the convention. Step 3: Make travel arrangements after registering.

District 3300
District Governor Dr Raveendra 06-764 7766(O) ravee10067@gmail.com Assistant Governor Siti Subaidah 012-212 9933 sitisubaidah@rccd.org.my Rotary Clubs in Group 7 Bandar Sunway Bukit Kiara Sunrise Central Damansara Pantai Valley Tropicana Damansara

Sister Clubs
RC Bugis Junction [D 3310] Saturday, 08:00 am Hotel Inter-Continental 80 Middle Road, Singapore RC Chiangmai Thinthaingam[D 3360] Thursday, 12.00 noon International Center Chiangmai University, Thailand RC Chungli Chung Shing [D 3500] Thursday, 12.00 noon No 4, Ln 10, Gwo-Ti Street Chungli, Taiwan

Bulletin Committee
Sunny (Editor) Karen (Production) Angie (Speakers Programme)