Report on 1st RCC meeting 12/13

On the 3^rd of November 2012 the first RCC meeting for the fiscal year 12/13 was held at SMK Assunta from 8.30 a.m till 12.00 p.m. Amongst the schools that were present were SMK Seafield, SMK USJ 4, SMK Sri KL, SMK La Salle PJ, SMK La Salle Klang, SMK Subang Utama, SMK Subang Jaya, SMK Taman S.E.A, SMK Damansara Jaya, SMK Batu Lapan, SMK Taman Petaling, SMK Assunta, Inti ICS Metro (O), Petaling Jaya Integrity (PJI) (O), Metro Methodist College (O), Sungai Buloh (O), Sunway Metro (O), Taylor’s College and ACG Benevolent Unity (O).

            As the meeting begun, it was called to order by Leo Jeremy, the Leo Cabinet Regional Coordinator. It was then followed by the Leo Pledge which was recited my Leo Kendra Hema, full of enthusiasm. Then one Leo representative from each school belted out the roll call with pride and energy which made the Leos accompany them with their loud and energetic roars. 

            Reports were then given by the President of projects, upcoming projects and problems faced. All the schools have many upcoming projects such as Christmas caroling, Blood Donation Drive, Tree Planting, Adopt a child, car wash and many more. Also the lack of communication was a common problem faced by many schools and is a concern in which all Leos were asked to cooperate so it could be solved.

            Lion Nelson then gave his speech. He encouraged the Leos to ask questions if necessary. Also, he suggested that the Leos should try to communicate by reaching out to each other via Facebook or e-mail which was followed my Lion Marcus’s Announcement. He introduced the CLD programme to the Leos. Lion Balu then gave his speech. He introduced the Lions Square Project, which was never held in Malaysia. Lion Shirley then said talked about the importance of reporting. Lion Patricia was then introduced. She has been a Lion for about two months. Leo Eric then announced that the Leo Omega Conference would be held on the 12^th to the 13^th of January next year at the Carlton Hotel and Leo Jeremy announced that the Regional Leo Project for Region 7 and 8 would be held in Ipoh in April. He also stated that Leos who are interested in the Youth Exchange Programme should contact him.

            The meeting was adjourned at precisely 12.00 pm by Lion Nelson, the District Chairperson for Leo Club Development. The Lions and Leos were then served lunch at the schools canteen and everyone was interacting with one another, Lions and Leos alike.

Report by,

Leo Magdalene.