H A P P E N I N G S
Top picture: Vice President, Mr.Kong Tsen Pean(3rd from left) with his grace Archbishop John Lee(4th from left) together with Exco members at his grace Xmas 2008 open house. Bottom: President, Ir. John Anthony standing(3rd from left) with residents together with Exco members during visit to Holy Family Home at Kg. Purak, Papar X'mas 2008 and Chinese New Year 2009.
President, Ir. John Anthony(5th from left) together with Exco members during visit to TYT's 2008 open house.
President’s New Year Message
On behalf of our Exco members and myself, I wish all of you a very happy and prosperous New Year 2009 though made belatedly, it is the thought that counts. The prospect for the year does not appear to be very good but with hardwork and determination we will surely overcome whatever challenges we are faced with, including the current global recession. In the end it is us who will determine the outcome. The final result might still be growth and development as the financial situation is very fluid and changes daily.
We in the Alumni are trying our best to fulfill the promises that are within our ability to implement. One of them is the Josephians’ Directory which will contain relevant information to help members to network with each other. And we might start modestly initially and try to improve as we move along. The other is to build a new St. Joseph’s Secondary School fully equipped with modern amenities. This project may take longer to realize. But the first step need to be taken. We are thinking of the best way to do it. Once again, our best wishes to you in your respective endeavours. May it bring you success.
Ir. John Anthony
Visit To Istana
Alumni’s President And Exco members Visit To The Istana During Hari Raya 2008.
The President and Exco members visited the Istana to wish TYT and his consort ’ Selamat Hari Raya’.It was a great honour to do so personally. Other associations were also taking the opportunity to do the same. The visit was co-ordinated by Ybhg. Datuk Terence Chong. See picture above.
Visit To Holy Family Home Kg. Purak Papar
The Alumni’s President and Exco members visited the Holy Family Home at Kg. Purak Papar on 13 December 2008 to bring Christmas and Chinese New Year joy to the residents. Donation in the form of daily necessities were made and members also prepared a delicious lunch which the old folks enjoyed very much. After the lunch the inmates were entertained by the visitors to an impromptu caroling. Singing traditional Christmas songs, everyone was teary eye remembering the good old times with family members and friends. The alumni’s members had the chance of talking with Rev. Fr. Dapoz who is also staying in the home. His faculty is still very good. He can recollect past events very clearly. All good things have to end, we sadly left at 12.00 noon. See picture above.
Visit To Archbishop's John Lee Open House
The Alumni also paid a visit to his grace Archbishop John Lee’s Christmas open house on 25 December 2008 to convey to him the Alumni’s good wishes. It was a happy occasion for all the members to see other groups there. And have the opportunity at the same time to talk with friends. Exchanging pleasantries. Finding out what thay have been doing all these years. Food was plentiful with the Sacred Heart’s Woman league continuously replenishing the dishes. Streams of wellwishers kept on coming. The Archbishop was in a cheerful mood and kept on obliging visitors who wanted to take photographs with him. The Alumni’s members also didn’t want to miss this golden chance to take a snapshot with his grace. The visit was co-ordinated by Ybhg. Datuk Terence Chong. See picture above.
A goal properly set is halfway reached.
Ron Ziglar
So till the next issue, stay happy, stay healthy and always look at the funny side of life.
Adrian M.D. Majaham
