Report on Leo Club of SMK Assunta 41st Installation

On the 10^th August 2012, the Leo Club of SMK Assunta had their 41^st Installation with the theme ‘Heroism=Leoism: Saving the World, One Roar at a time’. The event was held in the school hall and several Leo Clubs and Interact Clubs were invited to the prestigious event. Registration started at 1:30 p.m., and soon after the event began at 2:00p.m.

Emcees for the day were Leo Hui Kay and Leo Azarelle. The meeting was called to order by the outgoing President, Leo Desiree Charmaine Tan. This was followed by the singing of the national anthem, reciting of the Leo Pledge, and the recognition of the Leos or also known as the roll call.

At 2:20 p.m., Leo Lam Kah Yan-Crystal made her speech as the organizing chairperson, who is followed by Leo Desiree as the outgoing president, District Chairperson for Leo Club Development for Region 7 & 8 Lion Nelson Wong, and finally Puan Rita Shanthini D. Jayaratnam the Headmistress who also did their speeches.

Soon after, it was time for the induction of the new members and installation of the board of Directors of 2012/2013. After that, the newly installed President of the club, Leo Kendra Hema Sashidharan made her speech. After her speech, Membership and Appreciation Certificates were given to the outgoing Leos, which were soon followed by presentation of souvenirs.

At 4:00 p.m., performances were made by local talent, Amanda Charmaine, followed by an acoustic performance by the club’s own Leo Margaret, Leo Teresa Tan, Leo Ruby Wong, and Leo Tengku Hadhira. A video presentation was shown to the audience featuring the Board of Directors of 2012/2013 donning heroic costumes while trying to look or act heroically in a comedic fashion. Another part of the video features the board acting as the Board of Directors of 2011/2012, thanking them for their hard work and contributions for the club.

Finally, the new Board of Directors performed a short sketch. At the end of the sketch, a ‘flashmob’ is performed by the newly installed Leos. Soon, Leo Kendra adjourned the meeting and everyone went to the canteen to have refreshments. It was definitely a day to remember for everyone on that day.

Report by,

Leo Fabienne Tan.