On the first day upon arrival, all the participants registered themselves at Curtin Villa and were given a name tag, t shirt and a pillow and blanket. After been given thirty minutes of rest, everybody was bundled up and driven to Taman Selera for an ice breaking ceremony. Perhaps it was the lazy breeze, or perhaps it was the beautiful view but everyone warmed up to each other really fast. The participants were distributed to a few groups and were given a task to perfect within 3 days and that is to make a really memorable and special group cheer to portray the image of their group.
On the second day, participants were given a brief tour of the University before the main opening ceremony officiated by Dato Lau Siu Wai and Dean Ruth Marquis who cut the string which unfolds the banner of the Interota assembly.
Dato Lau officiating the event.
President Bay Yeo Yang Sheng giving an opening ceremony speech
Dato Lau Siu Wai and Dean Ruth marquis was awarded a t-shirt and a banner.
PP David giving a talk about the importance of teamwork in a club.
Group photo
Dato Lau Siu Wai giving a talk about the secret of success. (from an uneducated boy to a student to a small time thief to head of a mafia group to a developer to a successful datuk... his stories are true hard core experiences hoping to reach out to the younger generation about hardship and determination)
Motivational talk is nothing without enthusiasm.
PP Jack and his group of ‘angels’
F4!! hehe...(from left, lau sie hung, siew chan mei, me and maxsim)
‘We are going to be the winners!!’ A resounding group cheer!
During the night time, it was a great time for relaxation… since that night was also coincidental night for one of the match of World Cup, we all settle down for a nice BBQ and tv time while some had asked permission to spend the night at kopitiam, watching the World Cup tournament.
During the night time, it was a great time for relaxation… since that night was also coincidental night for one of the match of World Cup, we all settle down for a nice BBQ and tv time while some had asked permission to spend the night at kopitiam, watching the World Cup tournament.
Lighting up the fire for the BBQ.
Piggyback races!
Morning workouts... hey ho...hey ho...
The third day which was also the last day, we have another big activity waiting in line for us – wall painting of the old folk’s home’s living room which I was in charged of. While some are stationed to paint the wall, others were assigned to clean the garden and sweep the drains of the old folk’s home. Halfway through, as we were rounding up everyone for a break, we found some students missing. Worried, we scanned through the old folk’s home only to find this loving picture of them entertaining the old folks!
The third day which was also the last day, we have another big activity waiting in line for us – wall painting of the old folk’s home’s living room which I was in charged of. While some are stationed to paint the wall, others were assigned to clean the garden and sweep the drains of the old folk’s home. Halfway through, as we were rounding up everyone for a break, we found some students missing. Worried, we scanned through the old folk’s home only to find this loving picture of them entertaining the old folks!
Eh..eh...How to paint?
President Bay Yeo Yang Sheng making sure everyone was ok.
Charity starts at the home... of the old folk's... so, paint, everyone paint!
Group photo 2
As the night draws near, you could feel the excitement in the air as well as heavy preparation. Several students are seen running out of their room with a hair dryer, hushed whispers and clothes in their hands. It is none other than the much awaited INSTALLATION NIGHT where unlike previous years we are going to crown a Mr. and Miss Interact. Hehe… that would really get the students perked up. During the installation night, everyone arrived looking their very best with no hint of exhaustion from the morning’s work out. The whole place was packed to the brim with Rotarians and Interactors till we had to order another extra table for them. The night was a beautiful night indeed where Rotaract Club of Curtin University of Sarawak installed their new BOD;crowned Gabriel from SMK Lutong as Mr Interactor and Donna also from SMK Lutong as Miss Interactor ; watched some really entertaining sketches and performances by the various participants and the most memorable event? AG Bong singing duet with our mc of the day.
AG Bong singing his heart out.
A performance by the SMK Lutong students. (Music: The Lion sleeps tonight)
Everyone having a generally good time dancing and cheering.
Rotarians and The new and outgoing BOD.
Special thanks to now outgoing President Bay Yeo Yang Sheng for the meticulous planning and undertaking of the 2006 Interota Assembly; it was a huge success! and thank you to the rest of the Rotaractors for staying back to lend a hand, you know who you are... Rotaractor Siew Chan Mei, Rotaractor Lau Sie Hung, Rotaractor Pierre Yam, Rotaractor Duncan and Rotaractor Leong Chau Siong. Please excuse this late publication and we hope to host this event again this year. Hope to see you there!
