CONGRATULATIONS ! to all E-club rotarians of 3310 .
Some people say that all good things must come to an end. I do agreed to disagreed . Do all Eclub rotarians agree with this? It is an emphatic NO. Our high spirit , enthusisastic, energies through the year has been the main containgeous force that keeps The Rotary E-club of 3310 high. MAY THE FORCE STILL CONTINUE TO BE WITH YOU !!!!
Many on going projects still continue , though some may have come to an end but it marks the beginning of our quest for life long learning in commuities servies, leadership, social and team-building skills. It has been an enriching experience for me. I HAVE LEARN,UNLEARN AND RELEARN , the various aspecst of life. Life has since then been very meaningful to me. The exco team and the 2 mentors have work together to bring both new and experienced rotarians together to share and learn from one another. Our sisters clubs have also succeeded in ways that exceed our expectations and it is all because of YOU - The Rotary E-club rotarians of 3310..
How do we THANK YOU ?
Let us count the ways…
§ Thank you for your Terrific and tremendous support, without which, we would not have succeeded.
§ Thank you for your Heart renderng and heart felt encouragements and words like the hearth that warms the room
§ Thank you for your Awesome and amazing ER-club-rotarians' zeal that drives and fuels the energy
§ Thank you for your Note-worthy and notable contributions which paradoxically differ yet similar in many ways
§ Thank you for your Kind-hearted and kindred spirit that binds and connects us in our voyage of discovery
… and we all succeeded because of YOU.
We take this opportunity to show our appreciation to District Governor,Chris Chen for visiting our club and also awarding the Membership CLUB Sponsors Pins to CP B S CHew, International President Noel SInco and yours truly. Thank you DG Chris Chen for your presence.
We are proud of our budding and enthused exco teams members who have shown such courageous and can-do attitude that will stand them in good stead in their Rotary' quest. CP BS chew , our charter president never fails to provide us with delicious, delectable and delightful food for thoughts that fuels our thoughts always ., Whenever we run out of ideas, he is there for us. And CLP Chairwomen PP Shirin, with such Ethusiastic Zeal in communities services, she has proved to be a gem. CLP - Club Leadership Programme. Continue, Learning and Practice what you have learn.She is always there for us in regards to CLP matters. She is so passionate in sharing .We extend our gratitude to everyone else who has helped make my term as President of the club a sure success.
Congratulations are in order to the following :----------------------------------------------------------
1.Dr Mark for receiving the best Volunteers awards for their LAST Wish patients.
2.Dr Doris Ang for receiving also the best Volunteers award for IRLEN Dyslxia patients.
3.Cpt Budi also the best volunteers awards for endless commitment of ROSLIN Orphange
4.eacher Advisor Mr William Chong for been a catalyst to the ITE Interactors Simei East Club for been the best interactor club of Distict 3310.
Most of all All Rotary E-clubs members for effortless contributions in making Rotary Eclubs the Best Clubs in the following :
5. Best Interact Club Project -- Winner, ITE College East Interact Club
6. Best Interact Club Project -- Winner, Rotary E-Club of 3310
7. Best Vocational Service Project -- Commendation: Best New Initiative
8. Best "Guide to Daily Living" Project -- Commendation
And all who participated in the activities were winners as they gave their best.
For your information we are President Citation Award winner since day one we start the club . This is our 4th year.
Once again thank you one and all and let's continue to keep in touch in the rotary circle as we learn and grow.
Cheers
edmund chewOutgoing President 2007/08Rotary shares
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
" E " as in Elite - 5 years on...
"E" as in Elite -- 5 years on...
Henry Ford once observed, "Whether you think that you can or that you can't, you are usually right."
Clearly, it is not simply a matter of how capable you are. Rather, it is also a matter of how capable you believe you are. Empirical studies show that optimism is related to adaptive benefits, including positive goal orientation and use of learning strategies, whereas pessimism is associated with negative outcomes and with learned helplessness.
As such, I would like to think that the "E" in Rotary E-Club of 3310 – the only Rotary Club in District 3310 with an extra "E" – represents Enterprising, Enthusiasm, Enlightening... to name but a few.
The seed of Rotary E-Club of 3310 was first planted in December 2001 when President Choy Kah Kin of Rotary Club of Bukit Timah, PDG Gerald Minjoot, the late PDG Dr MG John and PP Chew Ban Seng (1st District Internet Communication Coordinator) met at Goodwood Hotel, Singapore, to discuss the possible framework on the first prototype Rotary CyberClub in our District.Nothing much happened for the next two years. On 10 January 2004, DG David Tong invited me to make a presentation at the 13th District Conference in Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore. Things moved very quickly after the adoption of the resolution to charter a Rotary E-Club in District 3310 the following day. In a matter of months, we held two provisional (physical) meetings at OCBC Executive Club.
On 15 June 2004, Rotary E-Club of 3310 received its charter from Rotary International with 21 founder members. We became the 8th CyberClub in the Rotary World, and the 1st operating Rotary E-Club in Asia! Today, we have four Past Presidents, namely, Chew Ban Seng, Shirin Ghadiali, David Jenkins and Edmund Chew. Susan Wong is our 5th Club President.
As a small Club, we have been exceptionally active -- thanks to the strong support from the membership. Our activities spread from within the boundary of Singapore to Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia. During the Tsunami Relief Efforts, we extended assistance to far away places like Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Following are the diversity of projects undertaken by Rotary E-Club of 3310 over the years.
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) -- Since our inception, Club members have helped out as trainers and facilitators. RYLA is a 4day/3night residential programme for youth aged 15 to 25. Many past participants have reported life changing experiences.
In December 2008, we are the organising chair for RYLA 2008. We are hoping to put this together with our Sister Club, Rotary Club of Bandar Utama, District 3300, and increase the number of participants to 300.
Rotary-YLO Youth 2008 – In partnership with Youth Life Ownership (YLO) and Rotary Club of Suntec City, we are bringing together some 1000 youths (age 14-17) from neighbourhood schools for a high energy 2-day "ROCK IT!" experience. The event offers diverse learning opportunities and seeks to help youths find purpose driven life.
Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) -- For the third year, we have been involved with Rotary Club of Makati Jose P Rizal, Philippines. Youths work in pairs and represent one country other than their home country as ambassadors. They engage in lively debates on current world issues. Over the Chinese New Year, International Service Director Noel Sinco led a 10-member team from ITE College East to participate in Manila.
Brookside Mission Trips -- Each year, since our charter, we continue to lead a team of youths to do community service work at Brookside International Village in Philippines. We have contributed funds towards the building of the Brookside Children's Center as well as some houses for the destitute. The Children Center is equipment with computers. This is an ongoing project and we work closely with Rotary Club of Loyola Heights. West Timor Mission Trip -- In the first year, we had a team of 18 youths to have hands-on involvement at the Roslin Orphanage with local residents. Presently, we are exploring possibility of sending another delegation from ITE for a similar mission in the new year.
Literacy & Water Projects -- We have completed two Matching Grants to provide a mobile library and to stock up books for the libraries in West Timor. These projects are undertaken with Rotary Club of Kupang.
We have received Matching Grant approval to put in a boring well since the country has an acute water shortage problem (it rains only two months in a year). Together with an Australian Rotary Club, we intend to send in several Rotary Volunteers to teach English.
We are also working with our northern neighbour to provide boat transportation, drinking water, medical aids and infrastructure improvements for children of Jehai Orang Asli in Perak, Malaysia. A possibility includes setting up an environmentally friendly eco-system within their habitat. Natural Disasters Relief Efforts -- Our Rotarians have collected cash and donations-in-kind to help relief works for flood victims in Philippines and Malaysia. During Tsunami disasters, we gave assistance to distant lands like Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand.
Recently, from collections received, Shelterboxes were purchased and shipped to victims in Myanmar (Cyclone Nargis) and Sichuan, China (Earthquake).
We helped co-ordinate the distribution of 500 wheelchairs to beneficiaries in Singapore.
Avoidable Blindness Programme -- Eye screening and preventive talks for senior citizens were held at Rotary Family Service Centre, Clementi, and Rotary-Ayer Rajah Students Care Centre. Our Partners-in-Service included Singapore National Eye Centre, and Optometry Department, Singapore Polytechnic. Similar event was held for ITE College East's staff, lecturers, parents and friends. ITE Interactors have pledged to make this an annual affair.
In conjunction with Rotary Club of Singapore, we are participating in a Matching Grant to provide eye screening equipment and van at Rotary Eye Centre, Pasir Gudang, Johor.
Calvary Victory Centre – This is a day care centre located in Johor Bahru which caters
for autistic children. Through the efforts of Rotary Club of Armadale, Western Australia, and Rotary Club of Puteri Lagoon, we donated some seed money to Johor Autism Care Association to help train teachers from the centre to enhance their skills.
Shine On Singapore Award for Unsung Heroes – We initiated a District Vocational Service Award to recognise ordinary people who have demonstrated Rotary's ideals of "Service Above Self" to make a difference in their daily lives. 5 winners were selected. They ranged from a Junior College student to a 79 year old retiree. The Unsung Heroes Awards were presented at Conrad Centennial Singapore during RI World Understanding and Peace Day Celebration.
"My Wish" Project -- The funds is used to help terminally ill adults fulfil one final wish before passing on. It facilitates closure for both the patients in the final journey, as well as their families. A Charity Golf Tournament was organised as a fund-raising event. In total, we raised S$47,000 for this project. Rotary Flag Day – It is the second such Rotary event. This year, together with Rotary Club of Bukit Timah and Rotary Club of Singapore South, we managed to mobilise 1800 youths through the schools. Collections are partially used to fund the operations of Rotary Family Service Centre. Two years earlier, we also participated in Rotary Carnival Day @ IMM which included the Family of Rotary.
ITE College East Interactors and eRotaractors – Both helped our members to remain focused and to play the role of mentors to these youths. Interact Club of ITE College East won District 3310 Best Club Project for their eye screening and career forums. Last year, we chartered Rotaract E-Club of District 3310 which became the 1st Rotaract CyberClub outside the United States of America.
CHEW Ban Seng
Charter President
Awards and Recognitions from Rotary International and District 3310
RI Presidential Citation - 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2006/2007, 2007/2008
RI Membership Development & Extension Awards 2005/2006, 2006/2007
RI Recognition for Rotary Volunteers 2007/2008
Best District Website of the Year 2004/2005
Best Public Relations Effort - Commendation 2006/2007
Best Interact Club Project - Rotary E-Club of 3310 2007/2008
Best Interact Club Project - Interact Club of ITE College East 2007/2008
Best Guide to Daily Living Project - Commendation 2007/2008
Best Vocational Service Project - Commendation Best New Initiative 2007/2008
Henry Ford once observed, "Whether you think that you can or that you can't, you are usually right."
Clearly, it is not simply a matter of how capable you are. Rather, it is also a matter of how capable you believe you are. Empirical studies show that optimism is related to adaptive benefits, including positive goal orientation and use of learning strategies, whereas pessimism is associated with negative outcomes and with learned helplessness.
As such, I would like to think that the "E" in Rotary E-Club of 3310 – the only Rotary Club in District 3310 with an extra "E" – represents Enterprising, Enthusiasm, Enlightening... to name but a few.
The seed of Rotary E-Club of 3310 was first planted in December 2001 when President Choy Kah Kin of Rotary Club of Bukit Timah, PDG Gerald Minjoot, the late PDG Dr MG John and PP Chew Ban Seng (1st District Internet Communication Coordinator) met at Goodwood Hotel, Singapore, to discuss the possible framework on the first prototype Rotary CyberClub in our District.Nothing much happened for the next two years. On 10 January 2004, DG David Tong invited me to make a presentation at the 13th District Conference in Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore. Things moved very quickly after the adoption of the resolution to charter a Rotary E-Club in District 3310 the following day. In a matter of months, we held two provisional (physical) meetings at OCBC Executive Club.
On 15 June 2004, Rotary E-Club of 3310 received its charter from Rotary International with 21 founder members. We became the 8th CyberClub in the Rotary World, and the 1st operating Rotary E-Club in Asia! Today, we have four Past Presidents, namely, Chew Ban Seng, Shirin Ghadiali, David Jenkins and Edmund Chew. Susan Wong is our 5th Club President.
As a small Club, we have been exceptionally active -- thanks to the strong support from the membership. Our activities spread from within the boundary of Singapore to Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia. During the Tsunami Relief Efforts, we extended assistance to far away places like Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Following are the diversity of projects undertaken by Rotary E-Club of 3310 over the years.
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) -- Since our inception, Club members have helped out as trainers and facilitators. RYLA is a 4day/3night residential programme for youth aged 15 to 25. Many past participants have reported life changing experiences.
In December 2008, we are the organising chair for RYLA 2008. We are hoping to put this together with our Sister Club, Rotary Club of Bandar Utama, District 3300, and increase the number of participants to 300.
Rotary-YLO Youth 2008 – In partnership with Youth Life Ownership (YLO) and Rotary Club of Suntec City, we are bringing together some 1000 youths (age 14-17) from neighbourhood schools for a high energy 2-day "ROCK IT!" experience. The event offers diverse learning opportunities and seeks to help youths find purpose driven life.
Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) -- For the third year, we have been involved with Rotary Club of Makati Jose P Rizal, Philippines. Youths work in pairs and represent one country other than their home country as ambassadors. They engage in lively debates on current world issues. Over the Chinese New Year, International Service Director Noel Sinco led a 10-member team from ITE College East to participate in Manila.
Brookside Mission Trips -- Each year, since our charter, we continue to lead a team of youths to do community service work at Brookside International Village in Philippines. We have contributed funds towards the building of the Brookside Children's Center as well as some houses for the destitute. The Children Center is equipment with computers. This is an ongoing project and we work closely with Rotary Club of Loyola Heights. West Timor Mission Trip -- In the first year, we had a team of 18 youths to have hands-on involvement at the Roslin Orphanage with local residents. Presently, we are exploring possibility of sending another delegation from ITE for a similar mission in the new year.
Literacy & Water Projects -- We have completed two Matching Grants to provide a mobile library and to stock up books for the libraries in West Timor. These projects are undertaken with Rotary Club of Kupang.
We have received Matching Grant approval to put in a boring well since the country has an acute water shortage problem (it rains only two months in a year). Together with an Australian Rotary Club, we intend to send in several Rotary Volunteers to teach English.
We are also working with our northern neighbour to provide boat transportation, drinking water, medical aids and infrastructure improvements for children of Jehai Orang Asli in Perak, Malaysia. A possibility includes setting up an environmentally friendly eco-system within their habitat. Natural Disasters Relief Efforts -- Our Rotarians have collected cash and donations-in-kind to help relief works for flood victims in Philippines and Malaysia. During Tsunami disasters, we gave assistance to distant lands like Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand.
Recently, from collections received, Shelterboxes were purchased and shipped to victims in Myanmar (Cyclone Nargis) and Sichuan, China (Earthquake).
We helped co-ordinate the distribution of 500 wheelchairs to beneficiaries in Singapore.
Avoidable Blindness Programme -- Eye screening and preventive talks for senior citizens were held at Rotary Family Service Centre, Clementi, and Rotary-Ayer Rajah Students Care Centre. Our Partners-in-Service included Singapore National Eye Centre, and Optometry Department, Singapore Polytechnic. Similar event was held for ITE College East's staff, lecturers, parents and friends. ITE Interactors have pledged to make this an annual affair.
In conjunction with Rotary Club of Singapore, we are participating in a Matching Grant to provide eye screening equipment and van at Rotary Eye Centre, Pasir Gudang, Johor.
Calvary Victory Centre – This is a day care centre located in Johor Bahru which caters
for autistic children. Through the efforts of Rotary Club of Armadale, Western Australia, and Rotary Club of Puteri Lagoon, we donated some seed money to Johor Autism Care Association to help train teachers from the centre to enhance their skills.
Shine On Singapore Award for Unsung Heroes – We initiated a District Vocational Service Award to recognise ordinary people who have demonstrated Rotary's ideals of "Service Above Self" to make a difference in their daily lives. 5 winners were selected. They ranged from a Junior College student to a 79 year old retiree. The Unsung Heroes Awards were presented at Conrad Centennial Singapore during RI World Understanding and Peace Day Celebration.
"My Wish" Project -- The funds is used to help terminally ill adults fulfil one final wish before passing on. It facilitates closure for both the patients in the final journey, as well as their families. A Charity Golf Tournament was organised as a fund-raising event. In total, we raised S$47,000 for this project. Rotary Flag Day – It is the second such Rotary event. This year, together with Rotary Club of Bukit Timah and Rotary Club of Singapore South, we managed to mobilise 1800 youths through the schools. Collections are partially used to fund the operations of Rotary Family Service Centre. Two years earlier, we also participated in Rotary Carnival Day @ IMM which included the Family of Rotary.
ITE College East Interactors and eRotaractors – Both helped our members to remain focused and to play the role of mentors to these youths. Interact Club of ITE College East won District 3310 Best Club Project for their eye screening and career forums. Last year, we chartered Rotaract E-Club of District 3310 which became the 1st Rotaract CyberClub outside the United States of America.
CHEW Ban Seng
Charter President
Awards and Recognitions from Rotary International and District 3310
RI Presidential Citation - 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2006/2007, 2007/2008
RI Membership Development & Extension Awards 2005/2006, 2006/2007
RI Recognition for Rotary Volunteers 2007/2008
Best District Website of the Year 2004/2005
Best Public Relations Effort - Commendation 2006/2007
Best Interact Club Project - Rotary E-Club of 3310 2007/2008
Best Interact Club Project - Interact Club of ITE College East 2007/2008
Best Guide to Daily Living Project - Commendation 2007/2008
Best Vocational Service Project - Commendation Best New Initiative 2007/2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Rotary Global History Fellowshipwww.rotaryeclub3310.org
Why I am a Rotarian:
Extract from Dr Vimal Hemani of India.
It is aptly said that destiny beckons.Before I ecame a Rotarian, my idea of a club was a place one visited to have a good time. When I returned to Rajkot from Mumbai, I thought it would be nice to have fun and meet people every week. And what could be better than to join Rotary - an ideal platform to meet the cream de la cream of society.I joined when Dr Vibhakarbhai Vachhrajani was the president. He casually asked me to come for a medical camp. Witnessing the cheerful, selfless services opened the door of service for me.
On that day, I stopped being just a member and became a Rotarian. Little did I realise that this one decision of mine will have far reaching impact on my life. Within days of joining Rotary club of Rajkot Midtown, I realised what a motivated lot we were...! Never had I seen such dynamism, optimism and enthusiasm in people doing social work for purely selfless motives. I started looking forward to meeting such wonderful people week after week. Slowly I started realising the very wide spectrum of activity that our club is doing. More I came to know, greater became the joy of participation.
I had opened the hidden treasure of service and satisfaction that is MIDTOWN. Never had I dreamt that Rotary would take precedence over my profession as it does sometimes today.I am also grateful to Rotary for giving me many local and international friends whose friendship I shall cherish for life and who are a constant source of inspiration. I shudder to imagine how empty my life would have been without my wonderful friends from Rotary. It is indeed humbling to see very busy people doing so much service quietly and incessantly. And I am happy to be an integral part of this group.I am today a truly proud Midtowner.
Dr. Vimal Hemani Rotary Club of Rajkot Midtown RI Dist.3060 India
Why I am a Rotarian:
Extract from Dr Vimal Hemani of India.
It is aptly said that destiny beckons.Before I ecame a Rotarian, my idea of a club was a place one visited to have a good time. When I returned to Rajkot from Mumbai, I thought it would be nice to have fun and meet people every week. And what could be better than to join Rotary - an ideal platform to meet the cream de la cream of society.I joined when Dr Vibhakarbhai Vachhrajani was the president. He casually asked me to come for a medical camp. Witnessing the cheerful, selfless services opened the door of service for me.
On that day, I stopped being just a member and became a Rotarian. Little did I realise that this one decision of mine will have far reaching impact on my life. Within days of joining Rotary club of Rajkot Midtown, I realised what a motivated lot we were...! Never had I seen such dynamism, optimism and enthusiasm in people doing social work for purely selfless motives. I started looking forward to meeting such wonderful people week after week. Slowly I started realising the very wide spectrum of activity that our club is doing. More I came to know, greater became the joy of participation.
I had opened the hidden treasure of service and satisfaction that is MIDTOWN. Never had I dreamt that Rotary would take precedence over my profession as it does sometimes today.I am also grateful to Rotary for giving me many local and international friends whose friendship I shall cherish for life and who are a constant source of inspiration. I shudder to imagine how empty my life would have been without my wonderful friends from Rotary. It is indeed humbling to see very busy people doing so much service quietly and incessantly. And I am happy to be an integral part of this group.I am today a truly proud Midtowner.
Dr. Vimal Hemani Rotary Club of Rajkot Midtown RI Dist.3060 India
Today before you think of saying an unkind word,
Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food,
Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife,
Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion.
Today before you complain about life,
Think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children,
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.
Before you argue about your dirty house; someone didn't clean or sweep,
Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive,
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job,
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had yourjob.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another,
Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down,
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around.
Life is a gift,Live it...Enjoy it...Celebrate it...And fulfill it.
And while you are at it give love to someone today,
Love someone with what you do and the words you say,
Love is not meant to be kept, locked inside of us and hidden.
So give it away "Give Love to someone today!"
Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food,
Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife,
Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion.
Today before you complain about life,
Think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children,
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.
Before you argue about your dirty house; someone didn't clean or sweep,
Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive,
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job,
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had yourjob.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another,
Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down,
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around.
Life is a gift,Live it...Enjoy it...Celebrate it...And fulfill it.
And while you are at it give love to someone today,
Love someone with what you do and the words you say,
Love is not meant to be kept, locked inside of us and hidden.
So give it away "Give Love to someone today!"
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Mandarin version of Globalisation..
“ 全球化 ” 的飞跃
在急速变迁的今日世界里，我们应当改变自我，应当清楚我们的未来在何方。在一日千里的今日商场中，行商之道如行云流水般变化莫测。我们在商场中能做到雷历风行吗？谁是我们巨大的潜在对手呢 ？他们隐藏在何处呢？他们何时
会把他们的新产品推向市场呢？这些问题如擂鼓鸣金般充斥着我们的大脑。新加坡只是世界大版图中小小的一点红斑。它（人口）的市场更是沧海一粟。
我们怎么才能与全球化的今日世界接轨呢？
“ 全球化 ”是新时代的标志，每个人都费尽脑汁想挤进这辆载满机遇的马车。事实上，我们只需要“飞跃 ”。就能解开思想的绳索。
1。 终生学习的能力与领导能力
2。 实验，实践 ， 实现
3。 有毅力的行动
4。 有计划地行动
5。 战略性的策略
1。终生学习的能力
我们必须首先明确什么是我们真正想得到的。
在我们进行的事情中，环境的改变往往会引发我们原计划的巨变，在这种情况下，我们又常常会抱怨，常常会找借口为自己开脱。我们在巨大的压力当中，就好比乘坐在高速飞行的战斗机中，每当飞机俯冲时，我们会感到全身的血液涌向大脑。我们应当如何应变环境的改变所导致的一系列变化，以及这一切所造成的压力呢？答案是，我们应当掌握终生学习的能力和领导能力。我们应当如何给学习能力下定义呢？首先，我们要学会丢弃原有的知x ，然后重新学习，打造一个稳固的基础而基础恰恰是我们经长忽略的因素。学习能力并不全与学术领域有关。但它却一定和看似简单的“常识基础”密不可分。
我们越是敢于与别人分享成功的经验 ，就越能在我们的学习中开创新的思维。领导能力来源于学习能力，而且它常常在悄然无声中形成。没有天生的领导者
，也没有从训练班中走出来的领导者。“领导者”是在学习中不断累积经验，自我完善而逐渐形成的。我们的问题常常是无法正视自己，因此我们需要一面“镜子”来看清我们自己，那就意味着我们应当客观地审视自己，应当虚心的向前辈请教。总而言之“ 逆水行舟，不进则退。” 在这个处于时代飞速发展进步的世界中，我们不努力学习，将很难跟上时代的步伐。
2。 实验，实践 ， 实现
俗话说的好：“吃一堑，长一智。经验是我们的良师益友，它能教会我们许多处世之道， 我们总是以一种害怕，甚至逃避的态度来对待错误，失败；我们总是偏袒我们自己的观点而拒绝别人的想法；我们总是以自我为中心。这使我们面对问题不敢实验，不实践就得不到经验，没有经验就没勇气实验－从而形成了一个恶性循环。我们应当清楚，从试验中我们能够得到足够的经验，再利用经验去实践我们的计划，最终使它们实现。让我们看看Walter Disney 的 Disney 王国。从美国到日本，再到香港，最后遍及世界各地。仅从一个小小的卡通人物－米奇老鼠起家， 在人们怀疑的目光和奚落的笑声中，他带着坚定不移的信念，一手建立起了他的梦幻王国。的经历和 有着异曲同工之妙。Honda 的成功可以概括为－梦想的力量。 Honda 始于一家制造摩托车的小型企业。他们下定决心冲击汽车市场时，我记得大概是在七十年代， 当时没人对 Honda 的汽车感兴趣，有此人甚至认为的汽车是用罐头做成的。具有讽刺意义的是今天许多人以拥有一辆 Honda 为傲。 Honda 还创造了自主研发 ASIMO 机器人的科技奇迹。 Honda 已经走在了世界科技的前列，原因很简单，他们有梦想。敢于冒险，勇于实验。他们，没有循规导矩，而是充分利用实验，总结经验，进行实践，最终实现梦想。
3. 有毅力的行动
我们大多数欠缺梦想。很多时候，我们成了某些成功典范的追随者。我们和原创者一点关系都没有，我们是抄袭者。四处寻找已经准备好的成功捷径，当然抄袭是最简单不过的了。就拿本地市场来说，新面市的热门电子产品，其防冒的产品在相同的市场如雨后春笋般地快速出现。这是做为抄袭者的悲哀与无奈啊。看看今天的社区，在新加坡东，西，南，北区都有设立。其名字就叫做东区社区，西区社区等等。难道我们就不能有更突出新颖的名字吗？或者
是我们可以将之改变成富有本地色彩并与那一带的居民有着密切关系的名字。如果有人问起 BuangKok 新捷运地铁站，就好像在比喻废置的矿场一样。这样的新闻就曾经上过头版。现代的企业家必须具有创意与革新的构思。以此，我们就能冲破局限，以行动付诸。举世闻名的激励大师 Anthony Robbins 时常那么说，假若你要完全解放自己， 行动！很多的时候，我们只是在痴痴地原地踏步，把东西分析，分析，再分析，最终我们的思考层面被局限住了。还没飞跃的
梦想，翅膀就已经断了。越多行动，我们就越有动力与魄力往前迈进，最后实现目标。智慧
来自于有意念，有觉知，有热情地行动。
4。 有计划地行动
当任何的计划失败时，我们会很容易地责怪他人。若有周详的计划 , 我们将不会失败。 如果我们计划得很好，我们将会做得很好 。 反之没有预先的计划或周详的计划，我们将会遭受失败。有了
周详的计划那成功的机会将会有50％以上。但根据我们本地人“kia su”的观念是我们一定要达到100％。在这现实的社会，绝对没有100％成功的范例。根据分析，如果我们能够计划得很好并且已经完成了预定计划的50％，那么剩下的50％就取决与很多因素。诸如环境变化，文化差异，交流障碍，定势思维以及其他一些难以预料的因素。不管我们怎么计划，我们都需要做实质性的研究。在美国第一次成功地把“阿波罗13号”送上月球之前，研究者们经历了许多尝试和错误。预定的过程已经存在，他们就将精力集中在目标上，即使是指南针也有指示偏角。因此在此最关键的是集中精力。勇往直前、细心观察，全神贯注、利用时机、协调一致。
在急速变迁的今日世界里，我们应当改变自我，应当清楚我们的未来在何方。在一日千里的今日商场中，行商之道如行云流水般变化莫测。我们在商场中能做到雷历风行吗？谁是我们巨大的潜在对手呢 ？他们隐藏在何处呢？他们何时
会把他们的新产品推向市场呢？这些问题如擂鼓鸣金般充斥着我们的大脑。新加坡只是世界大版图中小小的一点红斑。它（人口）的市场更是沧海一粟。
我们怎么才能与全球化的今日世界接轨呢？
“ 全球化 ”是新时代的标志，每个人都费尽脑汁想挤进这辆载满机遇的马车。事实上，我们只需要“飞跃 ”。就能解开思想的绳索。
1。 终生学习的能力与领导能力
2。 实验，实践 ， 实现
3。 有毅力的行动
4。 有计划地行动
5。 战略性的策略
1。终生学习的能力
我们必须首先明确什么是我们真正想得到的。
在我们进行的事情中，环境的改变往往会引发我们原计划的巨变，在这种情况下，我们又常常会抱怨，常常会找借口为自己开脱。我们在巨大的压力当中，就好比乘坐在高速飞行的战斗机中，每当飞机俯冲时，我们会感到全身的血液涌向大脑。我们应当如何应变环境的改变所导致的一系列变化，以及这一切所造成的压力呢？答案是，我们应当掌握终生学习的能力和领导能力。我们应当如何给学习能力下定义呢？首先，我们要学会丢弃原有的知x ，然后重新学习，打造一个稳固的基础而基础恰恰是我们经长忽略的因素。学习能力并不全与学术领域有关。但它却一定和看似简单的“常识基础”密不可分。
我们越是敢于与别人分享成功的经验 ，就越能在我们的学习中开创新的思维。领导能力来源于学习能力，而且它常常在悄然无声中形成。没有天生的领导者
，也没有从训练班中走出来的领导者。“领导者”是在学习中不断累积经验，自我完善而逐渐形成的。我们的问题常常是无法正视自己，因此我们需要一面“镜子”来看清我们自己，那就意味着我们应当客观地审视自己，应当虚心的向前辈请教。总而言之“ 逆水行舟，不进则退。” 在这个处于时代飞速发展进步的世界中，我们不努力学习，将很难跟上时代的步伐。
2。 实验，实践 ， 实现
俗话说的好：“吃一堑，长一智。经验是我们的良师益友，它能教会我们许多处世之道， 我们总是以一种害怕，甚至逃避的态度来对待错误，失败；我们总是偏袒我们自己的观点而拒绝别人的想法；我们总是以自我为中心。这使我们面对问题不敢实验，不实践就得不到经验，没有经验就没勇气实验－从而形成了一个恶性循环。我们应当清楚，从试验中我们能够得到足够的经验，再利用经验去实践我们的计划，最终使它们实现。让我们看看Walter Disney 的 Disney 王国。从美国到日本，再到香港，最后遍及世界各地。仅从一个小小的卡通人物－米奇老鼠起家， 在人们怀疑的目光和奚落的笑声中，他带着坚定不移的信念，一手建立起了他的梦幻王国。的经历和 有着异曲同工之妙。Honda 的成功可以概括为－梦想的力量。 Honda 始于一家制造摩托车的小型企业。他们下定决心冲击汽车市场时，我记得大概是在七十年代， 当时没人对 Honda 的汽车感兴趣，有此人甚至认为的汽车是用罐头做成的。具有讽刺意义的是今天许多人以拥有一辆 Honda 为傲。 Honda 还创造了自主研发 ASIMO 机器人的科技奇迹。 Honda 已经走在了世界科技的前列，原因很简单，他们有梦想。敢于冒险，勇于实验。他们，没有循规导矩，而是充分利用实验，总结经验，进行实践，最终实现梦想。
3. 有毅力的行动
我们大多数欠缺梦想。很多时候，我们成了某些成功典范的追随者。我们和原创者一点关系都没有，我们是抄袭者。四处寻找已经准备好的成功捷径，当然抄袭是最简单不过的了。就拿本地市场来说，新面市的热门电子产品，其防冒的产品在相同的市场如雨后春笋般地快速出现。这是做为抄袭者的悲哀与无奈啊。看看今天的社区，在新加坡东，西，南，北区都有设立。其名字就叫做东区社区，西区社区等等。难道我们就不能有更突出新颖的名字吗？或者
是我们可以将之改变成富有本地色彩并与那一带的居民有着密切关系的名字。如果有人问起 BuangKok 新捷运地铁站，就好像在比喻废置的矿场一样。这样的新闻就曾经上过头版。现代的企业家必须具有创意与革新的构思。以此，我们就能冲破局限，以行动付诸。举世闻名的激励大师 Anthony Robbins 时常那么说，假若你要完全解放自己， 行动！很多的时候，我们只是在痴痴地原地踏步，把东西分析，分析，再分析，最终我们的思考层面被局限住了。还没飞跃的
梦想，翅膀就已经断了。越多行动，我们就越有动力与魄力往前迈进，最后实现目标。智慧
来自于有意念，有觉知，有热情地行动。
4。 有计划地行动
当任何的计划失败时，我们会很容易地责怪他人。若有周详的计划 , 我们将不会失败。 如果我们计划得很好，我们将会做得很好 。 反之没有预先的计划或周详的计划，我们将会遭受失败。有了
周详的计划那成功的机会将会有50％以上。但根据我们本地人“kia su”的观念是我们一定要达到100％。在这现实的社会，绝对没有100％成功的范例。根据分析，如果我们能够计划得很好并且已经完成了预定计划的50％，那么剩下的50％就取决与很多因素。诸如环境变化，文化差异，交流障碍，定势思维以及其他一些难以预料的因素。不管我们怎么计划，我们都需要做实质性的研究。在美国第一次成功地把“阿波罗13号”送上月球之前，研究者们经历了许多尝试和错误。预定的过程已经存在，他们就将精力集中在目标上，即使是指南针也有指示偏角。因此在此最关键的是集中精力。勇往直前、细心观察，全神贯注、利用时机、协调一致。
Different types of Learning Disabilities - SO you are one of the KIND
Different types of learning disabilitites - So you are one of the KIND
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Famous People with Learning Disabilities – Success Despite the Struggle
There are many famous people with learning disabilities. In fact, the list of people who have succeeded in life despite their learning struggles is quite extensive. Here's a brief snapshot:
Scientists: Galileo, Louis Pasteur, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, and Alexander Graham Bell.
Actors: George C. Scott, George Burns, Steve McQueen, and Sylvester Stallone.
Authors: Hans Christian Anderson, George Bernard Shaw, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Musicians: Mozart, Beethoven, John Lennon, and Cher.
Athletes: "Magic" Johnson, Bruce Jenner, Carl Lewis, and Nolan Ryan.
Politicians: John F. Kennedy, Nelson Rockefeller, Dwight Eisenhower, and Woodrow Wilson.
Military leaders: General Patton and General Westmoreland.
Famous People with Learning Disabilities – A Cross Section of General SocietyFamous people with learning disabilities reflect the general makeup of society. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 15% of the U.S. population has some type of learning disability. Of this population segment, cognitive difficulties underlying basic reading and language skills are the most common problems. In fact, like the general population, as many as 80% of famous people with learning disabilities primarily struggle with reading.
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On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 9:38 AM, Ban Seng CHEW <bschew@gmail.com> wrote:
Some Types of Learning Disabilities – The First Step is Understanding Some types of learning disabilities can be "treated" through proper testing and training. The key is to identify the specific cognitive weaknesses causing the "disorder" and strengthen those cognitive skills through dynamic, one-on-one training and practice. For the parent, the first step is to understand the types of learning disabilities that may be affecting your child.
Some Types of Learning Disabilities – General Processing Issues Some types of learning disabilities are categorized by the cognitive processing problem. This means your child may have issues with one of the following:
Attention – The ability to stay on task in a sustained, selective, or divided way. Working Memory – The ability to retain and process information for short time periods. Processing Speed – The rate at which the brain handles information. Long-Term Memory – The ability to both store and recall information for later use. Visual Processing – The ability to perceive, analyze, and think in visual images. Auditory Processing – The ability to perceive and conceptualize what is heard. Logic and Reasoning – The ability to reason, prioritize, and plan.If there are significant dysfunctions in any of these seven cognitive processes, then your child probably has some type of learning disability. For instance, if "working memory" is deficient, your child may have a problem remembering instructions. If "auditory processing" is deficient, your child may have difficulty with reading and spelling. If "visual processing" is poor, your child may experience issues with reading maps, word math problems, and comprehension. If "logic and reasoning" are weak, difficulties may arise in problem solving, working with abstractions, or interpreting information. If the issue is poor "long-term memory," it may be difficult for your child to recall dates, names, and facts on tests. Of course, some children may experience problems in more than one process category.
Some Types of Learning Disabilities – Specific Learning DisordersIn addition to the cognitive processing categories, some types of learning disabilities are more specifically defined by education-based labels such as reading, writing, language, and math. These more specified types of learning disabilities are categorized as follows:Dyslexia – A reading disability (the student has trouble reading written words fluently, out loud).
Dysgraphia – A writing disability (the student has difficulty with forming letters and legibility).
Dyscalculia – A math disability (the student struggles with math problems and concepts).
Dyspraxia – A motor coordination disability (also known as Sensory Integration Disorder).
Dysphasia – A language disability (the student has difficulty with reading comprehension).
Aphasia – A language disability (the student has difficulty understanding spoken language).
Central Auditory Processing Disorder – A sensory disability related to processing sounds.
Visual Processing Disorder – A sensory disability related to processing images.
Non-Verbal Learning Disorder – A visual-spatial disability related to body control.
http://www.learningrx.com/--
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Famous People with Learning Disabilities – Success Despite the Struggle
There are many famous people with learning disabilities. In fact, the list of people who have succeeded in life despite their learning struggles is quite extensive. Here's a brief snapshot:
Scientists: Galileo, Louis Pasteur, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, and Alexander Graham Bell.
Actors: George C. Scott, George Burns, Steve McQueen, and Sylvester Stallone.
Authors: Hans Christian Anderson, George Bernard Shaw, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Musicians: Mozart, Beethoven, John Lennon, and Cher.
Athletes: "Magic" Johnson, Bruce Jenner, Carl Lewis, and Nolan Ryan.
Politicians: John F. Kennedy, Nelson Rockefeller, Dwight Eisenhower, and Woodrow Wilson.
Military leaders: General Patton and General Westmoreland.
Famous People with Learning Disabilities – A Cross Section of General SocietyFamous people with learning disabilities reflect the general makeup of society. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 15% of the U.S. population has some type of learning disability. Of this population segment, cognitive difficulties underlying basic reading and language skills are the most common problems. In fact, like the general population, as many as 80% of famous people with learning disabilities primarily struggle with reading.
- Show quoted text -
On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 9:38 AM, Ban Seng CHEW <bschew@gmail.com> wrote:
Some Types of Learning Disabilities – The First Step is Understanding Some types of learning disabilities can be "treated" through proper testing and training. The key is to identify the specific cognitive weaknesses causing the "disorder" and strengthen those cognitive skills through dynamic, one-on-one training and practice. For the parent, the first step is to understand the types of learning disabilities that may be affecting your child.
Some Types of Learning Disabilities – General Processing Issues Some types of learning disabilities are categorized by the cognitive processing problem. This means your child may have issues with one of the following:
Attention – The ability to stay on task in a sustained, selective, or divided way. Working Memory – The ability to retain and process information for short time periods. Processing Speed – The rate at which the brain handles information. Long-Term Memory – The ability to both store and recall information for later use. Visual Processing – The ability to perceive, analyze, and think in visual images. Auditory Processing – The ability to perceive and conceptualize what is heard. Logic and Reasoning – The ability to reason, prioritize, and plan.If there are significant dysfunctions in any of these seven cognitive processes, then your child probably has some type of learning disability. For instance, if "working memory" is deficient, your child may have a problem remembering instructions. If "auditory processing" is deficient, your child may have difficulty with reading and spelling. If "visual processing" is poor, your child may experience issues with reading maps, word math problems, and comprehension. If "logic and reasoning" are weak, difficulties may arise in problem solving, working with abstractions, or interpreting information. If the issue is poor "long-term memory," it may be difficult for your child to recall dates, names, and facts on tests. Of course, some children may experience problems in more than one process category.
Some Types of Learning Disabilities – Specific Learning DisordersIn addition to the cognitive processing categories, some types of learning disabilities are more specifically defined by education-based labels such as reading, writing, language, and math. These more specified types of learning disabilities are categorized as follows:Dyslexia – A reading disability (the student has trouble reading written words fluently, out loud).
Dysgraphia – A writing disability (the student has difficulty with forming letters and legibility).
Dyscalculia – A math disability (the student struggles with math problems and concepts).
Dyspraxia – A motor coordination disability (also known as Sensory Integration Disorder).
Dysphasia – A language disability (the student has difficulty with reading comprehension).
Aphasia – A language disability (the student has difficulty understanding spoken language).
Central Auditory Processing Disorder – A sensory disability related to processing sounds.
Visual Processing Disorder – A sensory disability related to processing images.
Non-Verbal Learning Disorder – A visual-spatial disability related to body control.
http://www.learningrx.com/--
Leadership skills development at club level in Rotary.
Leadership skills development at Club Level.
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Develop the leadership skills of your club members
Rotary International News - 28 May 2008
A club's leadership development program can help develop the personal leadership skills of club members, enhance their professional lives and nurture future club leaders.
Explore a new RI publication, Leadership Development: Your Guide to Starting a Program, for an overview of 10 recommended leadership topics for the program:
Communication skills
Leadership styles
Leading and motivating volunteers
Mentoring
Time management
Goal setting and accountability
Strategic planning
Ethics and The Four-Way Test
Building consensus
Teamwork
The publication provides practical advice on speaking points, discussion questions and suggested activities for each topic.
More: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/250.pdf__._,_.___
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Develop the leadership skills of your club members
Rotary International News - 28 May 2008
A club's leadership development program can help develop the personal leadership skills of club members, enhance their professional lives and nurture future club leaders.
Explore a new RI publication, Leadership Development: Your Guide to Starting a Program, for an overview of 10 recommended leadership topics for the program:
Communication skills
Leadership styles
Leading and motivating volunteers
Mentoring
Time management
Goal setting and accountability
Strategic planning
Ethics and The Four-Way Test
Building consensus
Teamwork
The publication provides practical advice on speaking points, discussion questions and suggested activities for each topic.
More: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/250.pdf__._,_.___
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