H A P P E N I N G S
Alumni’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
On Sunday 3 May 2009 ( at 7.00 pm ), the Alumni held its AGM at the Grow Ball Restaurant, 5 Floor, Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu. There were enough members to meet the quorum. Of course more members should attend the meeting and they would be most welcome. It was not an election year AGM ( as election would only be held on the second year—the tenure for the existing office bearers is two years ).
The president. Ir. John Anthony in action
The president, Ir. John Anthony welcomed all the members present and thanked them for sacrificing their time on this Sunday evening. It shows their interest in wanting to know the Alumni’s activities for the year 2008. The president also went on to give the report concerned ( see the full details below). Among others he also mentioned the roles that they could play in helping their alma mater. Speaking for himself on the AOB ( Any other business ) the president said that if not for St. Joseph’s School, he would not be where he is now( Director of Public Works Department ). It was also suggested by a member that a new approach should be used to attract new membership. Another was to issue a credit like card to those who became life members of the Association. Including the putting up of a blog.The president responded that a panel would be setup to study these proposals. At the conclusion of the meeting, the president once again thanked all the members for their attendance. Buffet dinner was served. Followed by a karaoke session and fellowship.
President’s Report In Full ( AGM 2009)
First of all, I would like to welcome you to our AGM 2009 and thank you for your presence tonight. The meeting tonight is in pursuant to Article No. 7. Section ( 1 ) of the Constitution. The current committee starts their tenure with the following objectives:
· To increase membership of the association
· To improve the financial position of the association by organizing fund-raising activities
· To assist our Alma Mater
· To assist the development of realizing a new St. Joseph Secondary School Complex
The association continues to create awareness among members of the alumni of the need to come forward to support the association. A reunion dinner ( Silver Jubilee cum Installation ) was held on 31 October 2008 at the Promenade Hotel, Kota Kinabalu. The tremendous support by ex-students and life members were shown by the fact that forty tables were utilized for the dinner. Unfortunately only seven ex-students enrolled as life members. I hope in tonight’s AGM, more ex-students would come forward to enroll as life members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us.
Pictures……………………….Pictures……………………..Pictures……………………. At The AGM
At The Grow Ball Restaurant 5 Floor Centre Point Kota Kinabalu
Is it that big !!!
Is the president exercising!!!
What’s the president saying !!!
What the president said is true?
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. So here are the proofs. This is what happened at the AGM. It is not serious business all the time. There were singing a la karaoke style ably arranged by our social secretary Ms Mary Ho. The food were delicious and we have to thank our vice president, Mr. Kong Tsen Pean for that.
So till the next issue, stay happy, stay healthy and always look at the funny side of life
Adrian M.D. Majaham
Activities Of The Association ( During The Year 2008 And Part Of 2009 ) ( Appendix)
( 1 ) A total of four executive committee meetings were held at Mr. Kong’s Tsen Pean ( vice president ) branch office at shop lot 32 Nounton Industrial Estate Km 9 , Jalan Tuaran, Kolombong.
( 2 ) A photo taking session for the new exco ( 2008— 2010 ) was held at the Golf and Country Club on 15 August 2008.
( 3 ) A total of three organizing committee meetings ( Silver Jubilee cum Installation Night ) were held at Mr. Kong’s new office in Kolombong.
( 4 ) A delegation led by the vice president attended the thanksgiving dinner on 1 September 2008 at Sutera Magellan in con -junction with the elevation of his Lordship Bishop Datuk John Lee to Archbishop.
( 5 ) The exco members hosted a fellowship and 85th birthday party for Rev. Fr. Coogan at the Grand Port View seafood restaurant on 10 September 2008.
( 6 ) A delegation led by the president attended TYT’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at the Istana on 1 October 2008 and also the Chief Minister’s open house at the Sports Complex , Kota Kinabalu.
( 7 ) The publication of the Alumni’s Newsletter resumed again in October 2008 with the publicity secretary, Mr. Adrian M. D. Majaham doing the editing.
( 8 ) Silver Jubilee celebration cum Installation dinner was held on 31 October 2008 at Promenade hotel, Kota Kinabalu.
( 9 ) A delegation led by the president made a charity visit to the Holy Family Home at Kg. Purak , Papar on 13 December 2008.
( 10 ) A delegation led by the vice president attended His Grace, Archbishop Datuk John Lee’s Christmas open house on 25 December 2008.
( 11 ) A delegation led by the vice president attended St. Joseph’s School Speech Day on 2 April 2009.
Aid To Alma Mater
The association donated RM 600/- to St. Joseph’s School Teachers’ Day celebration which was held at the Promenade hotel Kota Kinabalu in October 2008.
Appreciation
To the Alumni’s three advisors, Mr. Albert Tien, Ms. Gerturude Jock and Mr. Edwin Liew.
A Wife's Joke - Ha! Ha! Ha!
Yes, There is
My wife came home yesterday and said, "Honey, the car won't start, but I know what the problem is." I asked her what it was, and she told me there was water in the carburetor(化油器）. I thought for a moment, then said "You know, I don't mean this offensively, but you don't know the carburretor from the accelerator." "No, there's definitely water in the carburetor," she insisted. "OK Honey, that's fine, I'll just go take a look. Where is it?" "In the lake."
Life Membership Form For St. Joseph's School Alumni Association Papar
Please print the above-mentioned form and fill in the particulars required. The fee is Rm50/- per person. The special rate of Rm25/- is offered only during the reunion dinner. If you have further inquiry, please contact Ms Jenny Thien at telephone no. 0168154133
