14th Feb 2015 - Chinese New Year project with St Vincent De Paul's adoptees

Food stuff donated by members of Kuching City

Food stuff all sorted for each of the 12 families

Mr Augustine Ong from St Vincent De Paul giving his welcome address

OC IPP Andrew welcoming everyone to the project

Lion Mona giving out Ang pow to the families present

One of the adoptee receving an Ang pow from President Irene Tan

Eleven members  attended the Chinese New Year project whereby twelve adoptees of St Vincent De Paul received food rations. The various food items were donated by the members of the club: President Irene, PP Teresa Wu, PP Ivy Fong, PP Alex Low - rice, PP Jessie Ho - cooking oil, Secretary Jan - Eggs, PP Vincent Tan and Lion Lillian Lee - washing detergent, Lin Kristie - noodles, PP Ivy Fong - biscuits, Lion Helena - oranges, Lion Alice Kon- cordial syrup drink, PP Datin Juriah Sulehan - condensed milk, Lion Mona, IPP Andrew Tsen - ang pow, PP Sheila Kho -Soya sauce and sugar and FOL Nancy Ho - biscuits.

13th Feb 15- Chinese New Year Cheers to Home Of Peace

Two members, Secretary Jane Ling and PP Sheila Kho visited Home of Peace on the 13th Feb 2015 to bring some Chinese New Year cheers to the 14 residents. Besides giving all the residents ang pow, the two members also donated Mandarin oranges, toilet paper, washing detergent, canned food, sugar and cabbages for the Home.

GROWTH project- donation of milk powder/cereal and diapers 17th Jan 2015

In a continuous effort to assist the GROWTH families, the club donated three months supply of diapers, milk powder and cereals to four families. This is a year long project for the club. Present were President Irene Tan, Secretary Jane Ling, Treasurer Caroline Sim, Lion Lilian lee and PP Vincent Tan.

Donation of stroller to Chiew Tze Kang, 28years old on 25th Jan 2015

During the last GROWTH project in December 2014, it was noticed that Chiew Tze Kang's stroller had worn out. The club then decided to donate a new stroller for the comfort of Chiew Tze Kang. However, Treasurer Caroline Sim's daughter, Joanne Chang offered to donate the stroller instead. A big Thank you to Joanne for her continuous support for the club's activities over the years. President Irene Tan, PP Jessie Ho and Treasurer Caroline Sim presented the new stroller to Chiew Tze Kang.

SKUP ( Feeding the Urban Poor) project 10th Jan 2015

Four members ( Secretary Jane Ling, Treasurer Caroline Sim, PP Jessie Ho and Lion Pek Choo) rendered their help at the Kuching Urban Poor center  to help make and pack 400 packets of sandwiches and other dry foodstuff. This is an ongong activity under SKUP which is a non governmental organisation (under the Catholic Church) where volunteers meet every weekend to carry out this activity.  The center has a van who will go around the city of Kuching to deliver the food to the urban poor. Present to lend a hand is also a friend of lion and an ex club member, Ivy Chai.

Children Cancer Ward project 7th Jan 2015

 Three key members (President Irene Tan, Secretary Jane Ling and Treasurer Caroline Sim) visited the Sarawak General Hospital's Children Cancer ward on the 7th Jan 2015. President Irene donated 100 comic books and a Friend of Lion, Larry Siah donated children story books to the ward. Lion Kristie Lok donated oranges for the children.

Annual GROWTH Christmas Party 13th Dec 2014

Zone 1 Chair  Marie Lim with one of the lucky draws' winners

Region Chair Feliz Hu presenting to a lucky draw winner

PDG Tan Soh Har rewarding Santa with a gift for his hardwork

Spiritual leader of GROWTH Father Felix Au with one of the lucky winners

Santa with lucky Leo

GROWTH committee member, Dr Bibiana Teo with a winner

President Irene Tan delivering her welcome speech

GROWTH President Josh welcoming the guests

Lions serving the guests

SM Lodge Leos

Lions Club of Kuching City and SM Lodge Leo played host to more than eighty guests which consisted of the handicapped and their families. This annual project brings Christmas joy and gifts to the members of the GROWTH community. Eleven members of Lions Club of Kuching City participated in the activity lead by President Irene Tan. They are PDG Tan Soh Har, IPP Andrew Tsen,PP Ivy Fong, PP Jessie Ho, , PP Caroline Sim, Lion Jane Ling, Lion Helena Lim, Lion Kristie Lok, PP Sheila Kho and Lion Arlene Tsen,. OC Vincent Tan was unwell and could not come to participate. PDG Tan Soh Har, OC Vincent Tan and Lion Jane Ling donated cash towards the project while President Irene Tan, Lion Alice Kon, PP Sheila Kho, PP Jessie Ho, Lion Kristie Lok, PP Dora Lam, Lion Datin Janet, PP Teresa, IPP Andrew Tsen, and PDG Tan Soh Har donated presents for the games.  Region Chair Feliz Hu and Zone 1 Chair Marie Lim came to support the project. Present were also the President of Growth Josh John, Spiritual leader of Growth, Father Felix Au and their committee members. Carols were sang, games played and many presents handed out to all the special guests. 

SMK St Teresa Leo Club's 30th Anniversary 18th Oct 2014

Leo President with past presidents of the Leo club

L-R (standing) IPP Andrew Tsen, Leo Advisor Sheila Adenan, Past Faculty Advisor Mrs Choo, PDG Tan Soh Har, President Irene Tan, PP Vincent Tan, PP Dora Lam, PP Teresa Wu, PP Ivy Fong
L-R( seated) Leo Advisor Caroline Sim, Lion Arlene, Lion Helena, Lion Kristie, PP Sheila Kho
Absent from photo : PP Kelly Lim

Fourteen members from Lions Club of Kuching City attended the 30th anniversary of SMK St Teresa Leo Club at Telang Usang Hotel.  During the function, PDG Tan Soh Har donated RM500 towards their project fund.

26th Club Anniversary 15th October 2014

Members with the Anniversary cake

PP Annie receiving the membership growth pin fropm President Irene Tan

Lions Club of Kuching City celebrated her 26th anniversary at Pullman Hotel's Chinese Resutarant on the 15th October 2014. Eighteen members attended the private function who also witnessed PP Annie Ho receiving theLCI membership growth pin from President Irene Tan. During the dinner, the members also celebrated the birthday of secretary Jane Ling.

Club visit to Lions Club of Taipei Lung Shan,Taipei, Taiwan

Arrival at Taipei airport. Led by President Irene Tan,  PP Vincent Tan, PDG Tan Soh Har, PP Annie Ho and Lion Datin Janet Loh also went on the visit

Sightseeing

Attending their BOD meeting. 

Fellowship

With PID Chang  Jui Tai are members (L-R) PP Vincent Tan, PDG Tan Soh Har, President Irene Tan, PP Annie Ho and PDG Mary Law ( DC International Relations)

Five members paid a visit to Lions Club of Taipei Lung Shan, Taipei from the 2nd - 6th Oct 2014 led by President Irene Tan.  The proposed twinning between the two clubs was disucssed during their BOD on the 5th Oct 2014. During the visit, the members  attended many fellowships with the members of  Lions Club of Taipei Lung Shan and went on sightseeing around Taipei. During the farewell dinner, the 1st VDG, 2nd VDG and Cabinet Secretary also attended.