Sunday, November 11, 2007

Memories...

Well,I was just randomly browsing at some friendster accounts and saw some leo friends account.All of a sudden,my mind juz strolled down memories lane.In case you dont know,Leo Club is a community club sponsored by Lions Club from their respective areas.I was blessed with an oppurtunity to be in that club as I enrolled in a high school that has such a club.Only 3 schools in Kluang has Leo Clubs!I came to know this club when I was form 1 through my primary school seniors.I managed to cheat my way into the board of directors for the fiscal year 2002/03 and thus begins my journey as a Leo.

I remembered serving under my 1st president,Ng Eng Jiun.He was a really sweet guy and friend,who was more of a friend than a senior.I attended my 1st Leo Installation back in 2002.Boy o Boy,every1 was asked to dress formally and I being a 12 year old kid got the shocked of my life when I went there.It was held in Merdeka Hotel.The 1st installation experience was really an eye opener.Then,we did activities I had never done before.We held a recycle project,walking around Kampung Paya and Kluang Baru to collect recyclable items in exchange for cash.It even poured and we had to run with newspaper in our arms on that very day.It was really fun working with the seniors.We made a breakthrough too by introducing PS game station during hari koko(eventually many people copied our idea).

My 2nd president was Tan Yar Ling,a girl who would not be bullied easily.Haha.The installation was held in Prime City beginning from that year,2003.It was so much more formal and nicer,which the venue and food and everything else.Most of us were from the previous boards so we enjoyed working with one another.We had a car wash too that term and we really slogged ourselves for a day washing cars,uncountable of them.We had this thing called April Fool's day where we encouraged people to buy candies for their friends instead of tricking them.I began attending meeting with Lions,and other schools and learnt alot from the seniors back then.

Next up,my 3rd president,who also happened to be my "sis" and really clse senior,Erin Woon.She's got both the brain and beauty.Want to know her?Guess you have to do that yourself.:P.We had more activities during that term too.We had recycle projects,twice in a year.The candy sale that day was really popular.We wrapped till we dreaded sweets eventually.Haha.The installation was a pretty huge success too.In fact,it was considered one of the best we had ever held.Most of us were in the board since 2 years ago so we clicked at once and was really getting along.During this term,we brought in the most money and even bonded well with many other clubs.

When I was form 4,I ascended to the post of President myself.Haha.I aint trying to boast here.:P Most of the seniors are in form 5 and therefore could no longer held posts in the club.It was a club with a lot of new blood during my term.We had the installation in Prime City..again and things werent going that smoothly.Eventually I am grateful as it ended pretty well.Recycle project was on as usual.I did a few activities never done before during my term too.(boasting..hehe)We had a Christmas Cheers for a home in Klg,a basketball competition and also attended the Leo Forum that year.I did not do such a good job during my reign as president,but nevertheless I gave my best.During this term,the club got better with other clubs around Johor and some other states.We even had 4 awards awarded by the Lions Club.Eventhough there are all Merit,so-called lowest grade,we are still happy and glad as it has been long since we won anything.

I retired from the club in Form 5 and I do not deny missing the times I travel to attend Installation in other district and serving in the name of Leo.Sobs..I wished I had photos but I dont think I have any.All in all,the years in Leo Club has been great!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

ya meh, only 3 leo clubs in kluang?