LCI 308-B2 "Haiti Earthquake Relief" District Proj

Lions with compassionate hearts..have mobilized USD1.8million for Haiti Earthquake Relief

2010-02-06T00:02:00.006+08:00

Lions all over the world have reacted compassionately. Relief to Haiti earthquake disaster victims have reached USD1.8 million.
http://lionsclubs.org/EN/lci-foundation/haiti-relief/index.php

A 7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, with continuing aftershocks. Lions around the world are responding generously and quickly to the LCIF designated fund for this disaster.
Lions Hope for Haiti has mobilized more than US$1.8 million to date. Lions Hope for Haiti is Lions and LCIF working together to provide relief and hope for the people of Haiti. Donations are continuing to pour in from individuals, clubs and districts. LCIF is working directly with Lions of Haiti as well as Lions in neighboring countries to assess the immediate needs and also develop a long-term reconstruction plan.

An initial truckload of relief supplies has been transported by Dominican Republic Lions to Haitian Lions and Leos, and supplies were distributed to an orphanage and hospital. A second supply of goods will distributed in the coming days by Lions. Two hundred tents are being set up for victims and relief workers to establish three Lions tent city.

Watch a YouTube videoclip on Lions Haiti Eartquake Relief at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2udPtFAqkY

PIP Al & Maureen Bandel, with 40 D.R. Lions delivered to Haiti...water, food, medical supplies

2010-01-29T22:22:00.004+08:00

Highlights:
Lions contribution to Haiti earthquake relief has exceeded the Million Dollar level.
PIP Al Brandel & wife, with 40 D.R. Lions delivered water, food and medical supplies to Haiti.

Lions Hope for Haiti has mobilized more than US$1.2 million to date. Lions Hope for Haiti is Lions and LCIF working together to provide relief and hope for the people of Haiti. Lions around the world are responding generously and quickly to the LCIF designated fund for this disaster. Donations are continuing to pour in from individuals, clubs and districts.

LCIF is working directly with Lions of Haiti as well as Lions in neighboring countries to respond to immediate and long-term needs. LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel and his wife Dr. Maureen Murphy led a team of 40 Dominican Republic Lions to deliver water, food and medical supplies into Port au Prince, Haiti on January 22. Supplies were distributed by Haitian Lions and Leos to a hospital and orphanage. Lions are also establishing three tent cities of 200 tents donated by Swedish Lions to provide shelter for those left homeless and relief workers, as well as a clinic and psychiatric assistance.

Chairperson Al also met with local Lions to develop a long-term plan for reconstruction, and a committee of Lions leaders from the area was established to oversee relief efforts. Lions are discussing rebuilding a school and eye clinic.

Lions around the world are also assisting through generous contributions and other aid.
Like other previous disasters, LCIF is not only committed to meeting the immediate needs of the people, but will be working through the Lions in the region to provide relief for years to come. As an example, LCIF is still helping those in South Asia recover from the tsunami, Gulf States recover from Hurricane Katrina and China to rebuild following the earthquake. After other relief organizations have moved out of the area, Lions will still be on the ground, overseeing long-term reconstruction projects.

Similar to other disasters, Lions hope to rebuild homes and hospitals, redevelop the eye care delivery system, human resource support and provide help for disabled, including those disabled as a result of this disaster.

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/lci-foundation/haiti-relief/news-updates.php

OC Alan Soo>> Haiti Earthquake Relief: Why, When & How

2010-01-28T04:12:00.005+08:00

Dear Club Presidents,

Haiti Earthquake Relief: Why, When & How

My fellow Presidents, first and foremost, let me wish you Happy New Year and Happy Holidays as the Chinese New Year is approaching.

My club has recently proposed to DG about making Haiti Earthquake Relief as a District Project. My club Honorary Lion (owner of a group of Restaurants) has initiated by offering to sponsor up to 100 tables of dinner.

Why “Haiti Earthquake Relief” District Project?
1. A terrible earthquake of 7.0 Richter scale had happened at Haiti (a country in the Carribeans). 3 million lost their homes. About 200,000 lost their lives.
2. Haiti is one of the poorest country in the western world.
3. Lions Clubs International has called for all Lions worldwide to respond by contributing to LCIF / Lions Hope For Haiti.
4. Immediate Past International President, Al Brandel (LCIF Chairperson), has appealed for donations and contributions.
5. As our motto is “WE SERVE”, let us do something in the Spirit of Togetherness to help these Haitians to rebuild their lives after this disastrous earthquake.
6. We sow what we reap. As we do good, we will be blessed with more.

When do we send the Money to LCIF?
1. We need to quickly collect the money and send over the money to LCIF for onward transmission for the Haiti Earthquake Relief.
2. We plan to close the Haiti Earthquake Relief fund by 13 February 2010, and transmit all the money to LCIF.
Reason: We need to be FAST in helping these earthquake victims at Haiti.

How can we (Lions Clubs) contribute?
1. Quickly meet, agree on the amount of contribution/donation and bank in the money into “LCI District 308 B2 Haiti Earthquake Relief” of Hong Leong bank, account number 0130-004-2097.
2. For every RM3,500, one Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) will be awarded. The Club can decide who to receive the MJF.
3. Each dinner table is priced at RM1,000 per table.

Note: We hope many Lions Clubs in LCI District 308-B2 can join together by contributing at least RM1,000 toward this Haiti Earthquake Relief… each of us playing a small part to help the needy Haitian who are in need of food, clean water, medical, temporary housing. 3 million people have lost everything.

How can we (individual Lions) contribute?
1. Individual Lions can contribute by donating any amount of money.
2. Individual Lions also can purchase dinner tickets as well.

Attached
Attached is the Bank-in Slip.
After you have banked in the money, please fax or email the Bank-in Slip Form together with Bank-in Slip to Organising Co-Chairperson, RC Jean Teoh. tsc@bkzbikerz.com or Fax: 03-8060 7857. Contact her at 016-2121889,
We will acknowledge receipt of money by posting it at the LCI District 308-B2 website.

Thank you very much for your help and kind support.
We can do something to help the unfortunate at Haiti.
Sorry for any inconvenience….urgent money needed to help the Haiti earthquake victims.

Yours in Lionism,.
Lion Alan Soo (President, Lions Club of Serdang)
Organising Chairperson
HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF District Project
LCI District 308-B2

District Governor Choong Kwei Loi comments in Facebook

2010-01-24T11:05:00.005+08:00

Choong Kwei Loi
This is the 1st District Project, and i would sincerely appeal to all Lions and friends of Lions and also the public to contribute towards this fund raising project as fast as possibe. you can Bank direct to account 01300042097 Hong Leong Bank Berhad or send check under ; LCI DISTRICT 308B2 Haiti Earthquake Relief.) to District Governor, KL Choong.
Today at 9:43pm

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HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF District Project in China Press newspaper 24/1/2010

2010-01-24T10:26:00.004+08:00

LCI District 308-B2
HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF District Project

as reported in
China Press newspaper
on Sunday, 24 Jan 2010

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF District Project in Nanyang Siang Pau newspaper 24/1/2010

2010-01-24T10:21:00.003+08:00

"Haiti Earthquake Relief" District Project
as reported in
Nanyang Siang Pau newspaper
on Sunday, 24/1/2010

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF District Project in Oriental Daily newspaper 23/1/2010

2010-01-23T13:53:00.000+08:00

"Haiti Earthquake Relief" District Project

as reported in

Oriental Daily (Tung Fang) newspaper

on Saturday, 23 January 2010

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF district project in Sinchew newspaper 23/1/2010

2010-01-23T13:46:00.000+08:00

"Haiti Earthquake Relief" District Project

as reported in

Sinchew Jit Poh newspaper

on Saturday, 23 January 2010.

Lions around the world are responding generously and quickly...

2010-01-23T07:00:00.000+08:00

On 12 January 2010, a terrible earthquake had struck Haiti, causing 200,000 dead and 3 million homeless.

The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake. Its epicentre was near Léogâne, approximately 25 km (16 miles) west of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. The earthquake occurred at 16:53:10 local time (21:53:10 UTC) on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.
The United States Geological Survey recorded a series of at least 33 aftershocks, fourteen of them between magnitudes 5.0 and 5.9
The earthquake struck in the most populated area of the country; estimates of the number of dead increased from 45,000 shortly after the earthquake to 200,000 six days later. The day after the earthquake the International Red Cross estimated that as many as 3 million people had been affected by the quake.

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/lci-foundation/haiti-relief/lions-respond.php

Lions around the world are responding generously and quickly, donating more than US$600,000. Some examples of generous support include:
District 63, comprised of neighboring islands to Haiti, is donating US$100,000
US$86,000 from Lions of Norway
Lions in Mulitple District 110, Netherlands, are contributing $42,000
District 129, Slovenia, is donating US$19,000
US$14,000 from District 105-I, Ireland
US$4,700 from District 308-A1, Singapore
$4,000 from the Kunnamthanam Passion Lions Club in Saudi Arabia
Some examples of Lions receiving previous LCIF disaster assistance and now supporting Haiti:
US$20,000 from Lions in Mainland China, who previously received assistance for the earthquake
Receiving previous assistance following the tsunami, the Lions Club of Apia, Samoa, District 202K, is sending US$200

LCIF had mobilised USD650,000

2010-01-23T06:24:00.001+08:00

When I was preparing the Press Release/Press Kit for the Press Conference 3 days ago, amount mobilized was USD350,000. Now, the figure had jumped to USD650,000.

Looks like Lions have been sympathetic and have been contributing funds to the Haiti Earthquake Relief.

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/lci-foundation/haiti-relief/index.php
A 7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, with a massive aftershock on January 19. Following the devastating earthquakes, Lions around the world responded generously and quickly to the LCIF designated fund for this disaster.Lions Hope for Haiti has mobilized more than US$650,000 to date. Lions Hope for Haiti is Lions and LCIF working together to provide relief and hope for the people of Haiti. Donations are continuing to pour in from individuals, clubs and districts. LCIF is working directly with Lions of Haiti as well as Lions in neighboring countries to assess the immediate needs and also develop a long-term reconstruction plan. An initial truckload of relief supplies has been transported by Dominican Republic Lions to Haitian Lions and Leos for distribution. Tents are being set up for victims and relief workers. And Lions have established a camp in Port au Prince to provide relief.

Press Conference on "Haiti Earthquake Relief" District Project

2010-01-23T05:57:00.000+08:00

Venue: Restoran Hee Lai Ton, Jalan Muhibbah 3, Taman Muhibbah, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia.
Date: 22 January 2010 (Friday)
Time: 11.30 am – 12.30 pm

Attendance of Press Conference

LC Bidor Orient
DG Choong Kwei Loi (Ex-Officio)

LC Penang Metropolitan
1VDG Shawn Lee Kean Seng (Vice Ex-Officio)

LC Penang Host
PDG Philip Ooi In Hee (Project Advisor)

LC Serdang
President Alan Soo Bee Teong (Organising Chairperson)
Honorary Lion Yap Yook Wah (Main Sponsor)
DC Michael Yeap Teck Chong (Project Secretary), Edwin Cham Hon Hoong (Publicity: Advertising), PP Leong Kee Chong, PP Chow Kok Hing, PP Jimmy Chew, Lee Boon Eng (Multimedia Presentation), Lim Mooi Yeng (MC), Wong Yit Quen, Henry Low Hock Sang, 3 Mobile Clinic Volunteers

LC Ampang City
RC Jean Teoh Soo Cheng (Organising Co-Chairperson)
President Francis Lai (Ticketing), DC Roger Phuang, PP Royce Ng

LC Sunway New Century
ZC Christina Foong (Committee)

LC Sg Buloh
Patricia Wong (MC), President Andrew Ng, Alan Ho, Chong

LC Tapah Central
DC Tung Mun Tat

LC Kamunting
DC Balakrishnan

LC PJ Metro
President Terry Wong

Press
Sinchew Jit Poh – Guang Liang
Nanyang Siang Pau – Wei Xiu
China Press – Xiu Lian
Oriental Daily – Eric Shai plus 2 persons

Summary of Press Conference

A minute of silence was observed to remember the Haitians who have perished during the recent earthquake.

DG Choong Kwei Loi:

Haiti Earthquake Relief is endorsed by Cabinet of Lions Clubs International District 308-B2 as a District Project.
Haiti Earthquake Relief is an important project because the Lions are always ready to help in any disaster and calamity.
President Alan Soo had initially proposed to him via sms, followed up with official letter of proposal (which was tabled in the Cabinet Meeting), and unanimously endorsed by the Cabinet as District Project.
There are 73 Lions Clubs within LCI District 308-B2. Many of the Lions Clubs would be participating in this worthy project.
Confident that the target of raising RM100,000 could be achieved, and even exceeded.
Honorary Lion Yap Yook Wah is a generous man and philantropher.
Had been receiving news from LCI on Lions aid to Haiti on daily basis.
A dedicated bank account is opened for this Haiti Earthquake Relief.
Hong Leong Bank; Bidor Branch. Account number: 01300042097.
“LCI District 308-B2 Haiti Earthquake Relief”

Honorary Lion Yap Yook Wah (Main Sponsor)(Restoran Hee Lai Ton):

Felt very touched with the news of the catastrophic earthquake at Haiti.
Everyone could contribute. Those with money could contribute money. Those with energy could contribute their efforts.
He called Lion Alan Soo to propose a fund raising event and he would sponsor the cost of dinner.

PDG Philip Ooi:

Explained the working of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF).
Funds raised will be channeled to LCIF for the Haiti Earthquake Relief.
LCIF is a highly trustworthy fund, well administered, well managed and audited. The public could trust that all funds going into LCIF will be properly disseminated to needy causes such as the recent Haiti earthquake.
Need to quickly raise funds as there is urgent need in Haiti due to the recent earthquake.

Additional Info:

Organising Chairperson, President Alan Soo stated:
Funds will be sent to LCIF before 14 February 2010 (before Chinese New Year).
Need to raise funds very quickly.
Pay first, eat later. Dinner will be held on 2 April 2010.
Contact numbers were on the banner. Lion Alan Soo (President of LC Serdang) 019-3365328 and Lion Francis Lai (President of LC Ampang City Garden) 012-6708508.

Organising Co-Chairperson, RC Jean Teoh stated:
LCIF aid for Haiti Earthquake is actually long term. Among the future aid for Haiti include building temporary housing for those who lost their homes.

DC Michael Yeap added:
LCIF had to-date issued out USD350,000 for the Haiti Earthquake Relief.

Pledges

OC Alan Soo reported that pledges received for this press conference amounted to RM39,000.
MC read out the pledges received in conjunction with this press conference.

DG commented that "this is a GOOD start."

Multimedia Presentation

Lion Lee Boon Eng showed a multimedia presentation on the effects of the Haiti earthquake disaster.

Mock Cheque Presentation

Mock cheques (for pledges received for this press conference) were presented.

A group photo was taken to commemorate the Press Conference on Haiti Earthquake Relief (a District Project of LCI District 308-B2).

Haiti Earthquake and Lions Responds...

2010-01-23T05:51:00.000+08:00

About Haiti Earthquake
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake. Its epicentre was near Léogâne, approximately 25 km (16 miles) west of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. The earthquake occurred at 16:53:10 local time (21:53:10 UTC) on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.
The United States Geological Survey recorded a series of at least 33 aftershocks, fourteen of them between magnitudes 5.0 and 5.9
The earthquake struck in the most populated area of the country; estimates of the number of dead increased from 45,000 shortly after the earthquake to 200,000 six days later. The day after the earthquake the International Red Cross estimated that as many as 3 million people had been affected by the quake.

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/news-and-events/newsroom/release-96.php

Lions Hope for Haiti

Lions Hope for Haiti has mobilized more than US$350,000 to date. Lions Hope for Haiti is Lions and LCIF working together to provide relief and hope for the people of Haiti. Following the devastating earthquake, Lions around the world responded generously and quickly to the LCIF designated fund for this disaster. Donations are continuing to pour in from individuals, clubs and districts.
LCIF is working directly with Lions of Haiti as well as Lions in neighboring countries to assess the immediate needs and also develop a long-term reconstruction plan. LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel and his wife Dr. Maureen Murphy will be traveling to the Dominican Republic in the next few days to lead a team delivering urgently needed supplies into Haiti.
Lions around the world are also assisting:
• Lions in neighboring Caribbean countries are sending cargo containers of targeted supplies through connections with transportation companies.
• Lions in Sweden are sending large tents through the Swedish government to provide housing for those who are now homeless as well as relief workers, as they did for the China earthquake.
• Lions from District A-9, Ontario, Canada were in the area when the earthquake hit, helping to establish a clean water system for an orphanage, and established a make-shift medical clinic, treating 600 people.
• Lions are contributing generously, some examples include: US$86,000 pledged from Lions in Norway; US$20,000 from Lions in China; US$14,000 from District 105-I.
Like other previous disasters, LCIF is not only committed to meeting the immediate needs of the people, but will be working through the Lions in the region to provide relief for years to come. As an example, LCIF is still helping those in South Asia recover from the December 2005 tsunami, Gulf States recover from Hurricane Katrina in August 2006 and China to rebuild following the May 2008 earthquake. After other relief organizations have moved on to the next disaster, Lions will still be on the ground, overseeing long-term reconstruction projects.
Similar to other disasters, Lions hope to rebuild homes and hospitals, redevelop the eye care delivery system, human resource support and provide help for disabled, including those disabled as a result of this disaster.

Press Conference on Friday, 22 January 2010

2010-01-22T22:22:00.000+08:00

17/1/2010 - DG and Cabinet endorsed District Project

2010-01-22T22:01:00.001+08:00

Sunday, 17/1/2010 - At the 3rd Cabinet Meeting of Lions Clubs International District 308-B2, District Governor Choong Kwei Loi and the Cabinet had unanimously endorsed "Haiti Earthquake Relief" as a District Project.

All Lions Clubs within LCI District 308-B2, declared by DG Choong, were encouraged to participate in the "Haiti Earthquake Relief" District Project. However, DG Choong stressed that participation was voluntary, and not mandatory.

History...
Saturday 16/1/2010, owner of Restoran Hee Lai Ton, Honorary Lion Yap Yook Wah had suggested to Club President, Lion Alan Soo to do a fund raising project for the Haiti Earthquake disaster (which happened on Tuesday 12/1/2010). Lion Alan Soo of LC Serdang had prepared a proposal to DG to make it a District Project.
Sunday 17/1/2010, RC5 Jean Teoh (LC Ampang City Garden) and DC Michael Yeap (LC Serdang) tabled the proposal on behalf of LC Serdang. After deliberation by DG, PDG Philip Ooi (who was experienced in Tsunami fund raising), PCC Patrick Chew, PDG Khoo Koon Wah, PDG Dato' Dr Foo and the Cabinet, the entire Cabinet had unanimously endorsed the "Haiti Eartquake Relief" as a District Project.

LCI 308-B2 Committee of "Haiti Earthquake Relief" District Project

2010-01-22T21:48:00.000+08:00

LCI District 308-B2 “Haiti Earthquake Relief” Committee

Ex-Officio : District Governor, Lion Choong Kwei Loi

Vice Ex-Officio : First Vice District Governor, Hudson Hah; Second Vice District Governor, Shawn Lee Kean Seng

Project Advisor : Past District Governor, Lion Philip Ooi In Hee; Past District Governor, Lion Dato’ Dr Foo Wan Kian

Organising Chairperson : Club President, Lion Alan Soo Bee Teong
Organising Co-Chairperson : Region 5 Chairperson, Lion Jean Teoh Soo Cheng

Project Chief Coordinators:
Region 1 Chairperson, Lee Boon Hoe
Region 2 Chairperson, Tan Keng Guan
Region 3 Chairperson, Phoo Meng Khaw
Region 4 Chairperson, Chee Yoke Chua

Project Secretary : District Chairperson – Leadership Development, Michael Yeap Teck Chong
Project Treasurer : Club 1st Vice-President, Alan Tang
Ticketing : Club President, Francis Lai
Publicity (IT) : District Chairperson – Information Technology, Lim Wei Kah
Publicity (Advertising) : Club Director, Edwin Cham Hon Hoong

Committee :
District Chairperson – District Project, Betty Tan Yean Aun
Zone 1 Chairperson, Jennifer Lim Kim Gaik
Zone 2 Chairperson, Ong Hong Sing
Zone 3 Chairperson, Tan Beng Chuan
Zone 4 Chairperson, Francis Goh Eng Eam
Zone 5 Chairperson, George Lo Siew Cheong
Zone 6 Chairperson, Ooi Choon Peng
Zone 7 Chairperson, Jason Beh Chyi Shang
Zone 8 Chairperson, Tan Weng Fatt
Zone 9 Chairperson, Henry Tan Choon Beng
Zone 10 Chairperson, Mejar (B) A. Munusamy
Zone 11 Chairperson, Sinn Fuh Ming
Zone 12 Chairperson, Wong Lean Fatt
Zone 13 Chairperson, Lee Seong Feon
Zone 14 Chairperson, Chan Fook Choy
Zone 15 Chairperson, Molly Lim
Zone 16 Chairperson, Jimmy Chin Yu Tik
Zone 17 Chairperson, Edward Ho Chun Chuan
Zone 18 Chairperson, Christina Foong

Note: Working Committee for the Dinner event will be from Lions Club of Serdang. Working Committee for Karaoke during Dinner event will be from Lions Club of Ampang City Garden.