Anticipating dynamic leadership

SJK (C) Chi Seng 2, SKJ (C) Phui Choi and SJK (C) Khea Wah representatives receiving donations of water filter dispensers and free spectacles from Teh (second from left) and Law (right).

The Star Metro News - Thursday 16 Nov 2023

Taiping Club installs its 88th President and board of directors

Rotary Club of Taiping's 88th Installation Banquet brought together more than 300 guests and members to celebrate the Club's commitment to improving the community. 

The highlight of the evening was the installation of Law Chor Beng as the Club's 88th President and his Board of Directors.

The banquet was attended by Perak executive councillor and Aulong assemblyman Teh Kok Lim.

Other distinguished guests included Larut, Matang and Selama Orang Besar Jajahan Datuk Wan Mohd Isa Wan Mohd Razalli and Norisha Abd Rahman as well as Rotary District 3300 assistant governor M.N. Raj.

Outgoing president Johannes Steininger, in his speech, expressed his gratitude to board members for their unwavering dedication.

He presented special tokens of appreciation to his team.

Steininger’s final act in his role was to instal Law as the new president, presenting him with the President’s Jewel.

Law will lead the club till next year.

He promised a year of dynamic leadership and impactful community service.

 

Law (fourth from left) with his board of directors (from left) S. Rasadurai, Tang Yuet Mun (treasurer), Steininger,
Dr P. Suresh (vice-president), Prof Dr Dawoodi, Yeap Thean Eng (secretary), Joseph Lau Tee Sun
and Thivananthan Thambi Pillai.

In his inaugural address, Law thanked the members for electing him as president. He also thanked the guests for their continuous financial and moral support.

He highlighted the club’s commitment to creating more hope in the world, aligning with this year’s Rotary International theme.

He also spoke on the importance of engaging young people in charitable activities as they would be the pillars of the nation.

The club then announced its donation of two water filter dispensers to two rural schools – SJK (C) Chi Seng 2 and SJK (C) Phui Choi.

The aim is to provide clean and safe drinking water to the pupils and staff.

The club also announced its commitment to improving the vision of young learners.

Free eye inspections will be held and spectacles will be provided to all pupils of SJK (C) Khea Wah, Matang, who require vision correction.

This initiative underscores the club’s dedication to the health and education of the local community, especially the young people.

The installation banquet marks the beginning of a new era of meaningful projects and positive change in Taiping.

The Star Metro News