Putting on the thinking cap!!!!

Greetings Leos!!!

My deepest apologies for not posting anything in the past week! Having to spend 5 nights at Tropicana Medical Center was really a test of patience .... My little baby boy.. codenamed, "Baby V" is safely back at home @ Damansara Perdana with Cheryl, my wife. Both mum and baby are safe and sound. Thanks for all the kind wishes and I sincerely appreciate it all.

Now, back to business!!!!

We have a few new items lined up and kind'a firmed.

1) District 308B2 LEO Council
Yup, acting as the "Cabinet" of Leo Clubs in our District, although with authorities limited to being advisory panel only, the Council will commence.. finally!!!! We are currently looking for the heads.. namely Chairperson, Vice Chairperson 1 & 2, Secretaries & Treasurer to start out with. Thereafter, we'll look for the portfolio chairpersons. These positions are mainly opened to all Omega Leo Club members only. If you are interested, you have to fulfill the following criteria:

i) Existing Omega Leo member in good standing
ii) Currently does not hold any positions in the FY 2009/2010 Board of Directors of your club

Your club needs to endorse your application by sending a letter and a recently taken photograph to me: alan@eventplusmarketing.com

2) LEO WebTV
Yup. This is a braaaaaaaaaaaand new concept! Haha. We'll have our very own "mini astro" channels. Have you ever wondered if you have that thing in you to be a host? As in... do you think you will be able to do something like this???



(We're sorry, this was recorded with the upmost hi-tech super duper camera... ermm. the Lumix cam that I bought 2+ years ago.. resolution.. even less than my phone. hahaha)

Well.. we're going to produce some series of "Jalan-jalan cari makan"-ish kind'a programs for the web, solely for the LEO Club. If you really think that you can speak well, non-stop until the director says CUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!.. well, send me an email too (alan@eventplusmarketing.com) with a most recently taken photograph of yourself. We are looking for both Mandarin and English speaking LEOs, or even both! :)

3) DISTRICT FELLOWSHIP #1: PJ
Anyone in Region 5 (Selangor), who is willing to host a simple fellowship breakfast or lunch on the 12th of July? This is because Leos from other regions will be attending Leo Club of PJI's installation on the 11th of July (Saturday)... and I am looking for 1-2 Leo Clubs in Selangor region to host a simple getogether as some of the Leos from Perak & Penang are staying the night and leaving only on the 12th. I suppose a visit? Or just a simple breakfast at DU's famous dim sum place.. or maybe just lepak at Cineleisure? if there's 16 of you, let's do Movietime @ the Platinum seats @ Cineleisure perhaps? Don't worry bout the $$$$... Any clubs interested? :)

Alrighty... till later aye!


Regards

Lion Alan Thoo
DC LEO Designate FY2009/2010

Crossing borders... bridging fellowship...

Dear Leos,

In the up & coming fiscal year, I really hope that I can see more cross regional activities done. In the current fiscal year, we had the official Twinning Ceremony between Leo Club of South Kowloon & the Leo Club of Ipoh Unity... one ceremony done in Ipoh, and another in Hong Kong with members of each club sending few to attend each one of them!

Then, there was the Leo Club of Anderson & La Salle fellowship-charity XMas project to an orphanage in Klang too....Most recently, we had lots of Penang Leos taking a an entire busload of people down to Ipoh to attend Ipoh's Region 3 Farewell Ceremony...

The last 2 forums, the one in Ipoh & the one in Penang, were organized by Leos from all around the district!

Of course, there are lots of factors to consider prior to attending or jointly organizing any cross regional or district projects. i.e. advisors approval, parental consent etc etc etc. Once all these rules have been followed, I don't see no reason why Leos from around our district can't interact with each other and Lepak together? Think about it! Being a Leo doesnt mean that we are to confine to only our club... So, if there are functions around the district, try to attend (with permissions ya. don't forget that! Verrrrrry important, otherwise I get myself into deep trouble when you quote me by saying.."There.. that Lion Alan lahh.. he say can go attend wan .. go attend lorrrr...")

Cross regional or district projects give us an option to expand our circle of friendship. Thus, bringing all Leos in the district one step closer!

There are a few up & coming projects ya...
10th July (Friday) - Kedah LEO Joint Installation @ Alor Star
11th July (Saturday) - Leo Club of PJI Installation

Now.. I'm driving up to Alor Star on the 10th afternoon, passing Ipoh. I can pick up several BODs on the way to attend the Kedah event. Maximum of 5 ya... and stay a night in Kedah. I'll pay for your hotel. :) Next morning, 8am, I have to do an Orientation seminar & exam @ SMJK Sam Tet, Ipoh. Either I drop you guys off, orrrr... you can follow me down to KL, to attend PJI's installation.

I can have a maximum of 5 people to follow me from Ipoh's side to go up or down? Anyone from Region 5 (Selangor) who wants to follow me to Kedah, you are more than welcomed! Give me a buzz if you want to follow me on this roadtrip ya!

Do note: If you are below 18, you need to obtain parental consent and also all your advisors have to be informed on this. :) Give me a buzz. First come first serve basis ya!

Best of regards
Ln Alan Thoo
DC Leo (Designate) FY 2009/2010

E-REPORT FORMAT & DIRECTORY

Dear Leo Secretaries,

I know that most of you are already well-verse with your reporting format. However, let's have a re-cap of the reporting formats ya!

i) You need to send the monthly MAAR 1 report (minimum requirement to pass 100% administration)
ii) PAR (Projects & Activities Report) is optional (of course encouraged!!)

If you still do not have a copy, here you go:

i) MAAR1
ii) PAR
Do note the terms and conditions in each the MAAR 1 please. From 1st July onwards, paper reports will no longer be valid. Kindly send all reports via email to leosecretariat@gmail.com

DIRECTORY
We will not be printing the LEO DIRECTORY in the coming fiscal year... Instead, the entire District 308B2 LEO Directory will be available on the official Leo 308B2 website and Blog.

Secretaries, we need you to fill up the following forms and have them sent to leosecretariat@gmail.com by 30th July 2009.

i) Key Officers & Portfolio Chairperson/Directors for FY 2009/2010
ii) Membership updates

Regards
Ln Alan Thoo
DC Designate - LEO Clubs
FY 2009/2010

SAVE PAPER! START ONLINE BLOGGING OR E-NEWSLETTER!!!! Send E-Invites & E-Reports!!!!

Dear Leos,

We as LEOs have been using lots of paper all these years. Let's start this next fiscal year by doing this:

i) E-REPORTS
Although over the last 5 years with DC Lion Andy Lim's new directions, we have started E-Reporting .. and ever since then, we have reduced the usage of paper reports. Not only did we save paper, we have also saved loads of postal expenses etc! The rules over the years remain, ya...

All secretaries, you need to submit your reports by email, and this year, I only accept E-Reporting and will not accept any form of paper report. Hence, I would like to push for 100% E-Reporting. Clubs without access to the internet, well we live in a modern IT world now. It's time to start pushing yourself to learn how to send a report via email.

ii) E-Newsletters/Blogs
Please stop all printed newsletters from 1st July onwards. Use online blogs to update your members, other clubs or even the public! Don't just use your club's blog as a bulletin board. See what I have done with the District LEO 308B2 blog? In the fiscal year of 2008/2009, I used the Perak LEOs Blog to update everyone, post articles, post reports of projects carried out, link clubs to the world of LEOs... and many more! Check this out, it's still active for now.. :P
www.perakleos.blogspot.com

iii) E-Invites
Send out invitation letters to other LEO Clubs via email. Post on your Facebook, Friendster etc etc to create awareness about your club or club's activities via the internet! Paper invites are very 1990's by the way (haha!).. hence, remember! Use the Facebook "Events" application to invite guests too! There are so many ways to invite people...via the internet!!!

DC's Club visits
On another note, if your club has any meetings, BOD, general or even project meetings, do give me a hauler ya! This would be a great opportunity for me to do some club visits. Here are some photos of my visit earlier today to One of the 2 Top Club award winners for FY 08/09, Leo Club of SMK Subang Utama!

Left: Pn Kalwant Kaur, teacher advisor, giving a briefing to LEO members
Right: In-coming President, Leo Michelle Wu conducting the BOD meeting after the general meeting.

Aite! Save paper!!!!!

Regards

Ln Alan Thoo
DC Designate FY 09/10

Thinking Out of the Box....

When I was just in Form 4 back in some good old years... I attended the LEO Forum held in Penang that time and met a senior Lion who was an ex DC Leo. To be honest, attending the Forum as the incoming Treasurer, all I could think about is badges, more badges...fun.. lepak... hot chics, and more hot chics.. (Lame, I know. Oh come on!)

The Lion asked me and my bunch of friends...what is being a LEO all about?! Late Every Occasion?!! hahaha.... We answered Leadership Experience & Opportunity of course!!! The Lion laughed at us... He told us...

"Yes... officially that's the answer. But, have you ever thought that.. besides Leadership-Experience-Opportunity..... LEO can also stand for

LET'S ENJOY OURSELVES!!!

You MUST think out of the box. That's what being a LEO is all about. At your age, conforming to everything that is set within boundaries... is boring! Ask yourself this:

1. Have you ever challenged yourself to do the extra-ordinary?
2. Have you ever thought about doing something that you have never ever thought of doing?
3. Have you been taking the answer, "NO!" always????!
4. Is there such a thing call IMPOSSIBLE?

The list can go on, but I believe you get my point!!!! I'm not asking you to change the constitution and by-laws! I'm not asking you to sack all your BOD and re-elect! I'm certainly not asking you to change your sponsoring LIONS Club, duhhhh!

Have you discovered that there is a zone or area within your scope of capabilities... that you have never, ever touched on before? Have you ever thought that you might be able to organize something that ... might just work?

PUSH YOURSELF TO THAT LIMIT. Bring yourself to the next level!
Remember, nothing is impossible. As long as you put your heart to it, there's always a possibility anywhere in the world, in our mind.. in our lives!!!!

I'm challenging myself to succeed in the following for the up & coming fiscal year:

i) 3 day District LEO Camp...
Perhaps in an island? haha

ii) District LEO Day..
With big celebrations that include exhibition, march past, concert etc etc etc

iii) Our very own Forum?!
haha
iv) District LEO Idol with a difference
(hmmm....)
v) District Omega LEO Conference...
Hmmmm.. no curfew at night, but within boundaries? haha...!

vi) Our very own District LEO Council...

Hmmmm.... the best think about thinking out of the box.. it doesnt stop at your age. If we can keep on thinking out of the box in everything that we do, we keep ourselves one step ahead of the rest...And you wonder why the other club got Top Club... or the other dude got a Top Award and you didn't? Have you ever pondered on that before?

Well... start thinking out of the box!!!! :)...On an extra note ~ Lion Nelson... if you are reading this.. thanx for the most inspirational words I've ever gotten from a Lions member. I've never forgotten that statement.. ever! :)

Regards

Lion Alan Thoo
DC Designate FY 2009/2010

District 308B2 Guidelines for the fiscal year 2009/2010

Dear Leos/Lions,

Here are the guidelines for the District 308B2 LEO Program for the fiscal year 2009/2010. In order to commit to improvement and continuity, I have ensured that rules and regulations of the current fiscal year under the leadership of DC May Cheah be maintained and certain guidelines be added in.

DOWNLOAD GUIDELINES HERE

From time to time, there will be amendments (if necessary) made and it will be posted on this blog.

Regards

Ln Alan Thoo
DC Leo Designate 2009/2010

DC & RCC Designate for Leo Clubs for District 308B2 for the fiscal year 2009/2010!!!!

Dear Leos/Lions,

It is my pleasure to introduce to you the team who will be succeeding DC May Cheah's successful role as DC/RCC for the new fiscal year of 2009/2010!

The Regional Committee Chairpersons Designate for LEO Clubs are:

Region 1 (Penang Island)
Lion Ong Lai Peng

Region 2 & 3 (Kedah & Mainland Penang)
Lion Oeh Eng Soon

Region 4 (Perak/Cameron Highlands)
Lion Mary Goh

Region 5 (Klang Valley)
Lion Clayton Tan

This year.. we are focused at the theme of:
ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE!!!!

Be a proud Leo member!!! This is where your REAL life begins!!!! :)
More info coming soon!!!!

Regards

Lion Alan Thoo
District Chairperson for Leo Clubs Designate
2009/2010