23rd “Give Blood, Save Life” Blood Donation Campaign

This annual Blood Donation Campaign was held on the 7th August from 9am to 4pm at Thean Hou Temple. The Campaign was organized by 25 Associations, which included Lions Club District 308B1. The guest of honour for the day was the Deputy Finance Minister - Dato Donald Lim.

For the convenience of the public, the event organisers provided free Taxi service. The campaign was in collaboration with the National Blood Bank, who provided 80 beds, 90 nurses and 9 doctors. Beside the blood donation activity, there were also health screening by Chinese physicians, and Eye-sight screening activities. The total bags of blood collected was 634, which was short of the targeted 800 bags. Therefore, the total bags of blood for our club is 52 bags.

LCKLN was among the 12 Lions Clubs and 7 Leo Clubs which participated this event. We were there from 8.30 am to 4pm. There were 2 teams - the 1st team was there from 8.30 am to 1 pm while the 2nd team was there from 1 pm to 4 pm. We took turns to help to register donors. Some of the members donated blood for this event. There were appreciation gifts (Hampers) for those who have donated their blood 30 times and above.

Visiting China Guangdong Lions Clubs

On 16 Aug, President Ln Ken Jern with new member Lion Daphne Oon met in Guangzhou China and make the official visit to China Guangdong Lions Clubs (D381). China Guangdong Lions Clubs (District D381)consists of 80 clubs and 8800 members within Guangdong Province in Southern China. They were formed in year 2002 with the approval from Government. They have their own building in centre of Guangzhou City.

President Lion Ken & Lion Daphne were hosted by D381 District Governor Lion Mark Xi Ming. President Ken is also exchanging the services render by Lions Club of KL North and our club history. DG Lion Mark also explained on the operations of China Guangdong Lions Clubs and how they operate with 80 clubs and 8800 members. DG also shares with us on how the formation of Lions Club in China.

At the end, President Lion Ken & DG Lion Mark are exchanging the club and District D381 bannerates and DG Lion Mark also present the District badge to Lion Daphne Oon.

Leo Orientation

July 30, 2011 - Our Leo Orientation has just been concluded today at GoldHill Club, Bandar Manjalara, Kepong. The response was overwhelming. Our special guest, Zone 12 Chairman Lion Aishah Ismail and DC for Leo Developement Lion Denny Tee were present as well. Total Leos attended is 56 consisting of Leos from our 3 Leo Clubs namely Leo Club of KL Unity, Leo Club of SMK Jinjang and SMK Sultan Abdul Samad plus 4 other Leo Clubs namely Leo Clu of Kepong, Leo club of Kepong Baru, Leo Club of SMK Datuk Lokman and Leo Club of Bukit Maluri.

Apart from our special guests, the following Lions who were present that day: President Lion Ken Jern, Lion Tony Yee, Lion Wesley Er, Lion Molly Yee, Lion Navin Khandhar, Lion Chong Chin Teck, Lion Tan Teoh Teik Choon, Lion How Pak Kong, Lion James Andres, Lion Ben Sng, Lion Richard Ho and Lion Donald Lee plus Lioness Kit.

The respective facilitators did an excellent job in the various breakout sessions with powerful PowerPoint Presentations not forgetting our Papa Leos, Lion Chong who guided the Leos exceptionally well too. The opening by our President Lion Ken Jern, Lion Tony Yee on the Project & Activities, Overview of Key Officers and the closing Quiz & Q&A was filled with fun & laughters from all quarters.

To conclude, the venue and the food was good with the courtesy and sponsorship of Dato' Robert Lim.

Once again, I would like to thank all the Lions who were there to support this event. More importantly, it is the Leos who has come together and work as a team to make this happen. Thanks everybody!

Reported by Lion How Pak Kong