First post from Sabah!

Want to have similar amazing experiences as the trio, not just hear stories about others but experience it ALL for yourself? Sign up for an expedition NOW!
Here are the dates:

http://www.raleighinternational.org/our-expeditions/gap-year/when-can-i-go

Contact expedition@raleighinternational.org.my to find out more about YOUR expedition!

Good Luck Sunbear Sulan, Water-girl Hui Yein, and Nomadic Shon Lee!

Live Opening Ceremony Update by Shu Woan - The Raleigh KL, KK Correspondence!

It took me quite a while to find the place. As I stepped into the dining area, I saw Dino waving at me. The first letter I received during my expedition was from her. In a yellow colour envelope, on a piece of yellow colour A4 paper (had to put that in).

All three venturers from KL are now good friends with the Sabahan venturers, so much so that they plan to follow them back to Batu Puteh (where they are from, and where I did my environmental phase) after expedition.

Ed, the emcee from NZ

Venturers from Bermuda: exclusive presence only in Summer expeditions!

Since Kar Lye was waiting for my live report back home, I went straight to work. Dino will be working on a gravity water feed system in Pitas, Su Lan is going all the way to Sandakan to be with sun bears and Shon Lee will be trekking at Long Pasia with Pak Nooh. They also received the pos laju parcel of random things that Kar Lye carefully put together.

HCVs with flag

The venturers were then told to take their seats as the Pembantu Menteri was about to arrive. I was seated in the middle table with PMs and volunteer staffs. I got into an argument with Pete, PM in Imbak, who was also a PM in 08H. He said 09B was boring. I lost the argument when he mentioned that one of the projects was not completed.

the girl arh...

asking for tips on how to use the parang...

Here’s what I found out after a little chat with them when the speeches and performances were over.

• None of them have leech socks
• They manage to send a letter back
• They do not have their mobile phones with them

Before they left for the hostel, Dino told me not to stay in Sabah forever. I am officially having Raleigh blues all over again.

Reporting live from KK,

Shu Woan 09B

KL venturers arrive-ed in Borneo!

After this:

Training in Nuang

Airport send-off at 6.15am:

At McD's LCCT

Finally, they have reached!!

(Photo source: http://raleighborneo.blogspot.com/2009/07/first-lot-of-venturers-are-here.html)
Raleigh KL big "R" shirt appearance in Raleigh Borneo Fieldbase

(Photo source: http://raleighborneo.blogspot.com/2009/07/first-lot-of-venturers-are-here.html)
HCVs group photo with staff

For latest expedition jungle stories from expedition 09E, check out (you can also leave them messages on the blog):
http://raleighborneo.blogspot.com

If you fancy the traditional way with stamps and felt pen, here you go:

(Venturer name)

Summer 2009 Expedition,
Raleigh Borneo,
P.O Box 14182,
88848 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah MALAYSIA

All the best, Su Lan, Hui Yein and Shon Lee!

July Monthly Meet - Raleigh Outrageous Amazing Race

Hey folks,

This is the first Monthly Meet after the new committee was formed. You guys must be expecting for some RALEIGH fun from us. YUP, July Monthly Meet will be our very own Raleigh version of Amazing Race. Those who missed the FUN and NOISY BBQ dinner at Port Dickson, you should join us this time. Get the opportunity to meet the new faces of Raleigh KL as well as getting updates from PIW projects, international support groups, Borneo expedition, and a whole lot more of Raleigh news.

What is Raleigh Outrageous Amazing Race?
Fun yet Crazy . Challenging yet Warm . Cute yet Cool . Bumpy yet Wet . Finger licking good yet cozy . RALEIGH but nothing else

Where?

Lake Garden Kuala Lumpur

When?

11th July 2009 (Saturday) @ 8am

Meeting point?

KL Sentral (KLIA Departure Exit)

Itinerary

8.00am (SHARP) Meet up at KL Sentral

9.00am Arrive at start point. Warm up.
9.10am Ice Breakers and Meeting.

10.00am Start RACE.

**Challenges include: Great wall of China, Put me down, Oh I see you, Coco Banana, Splash & Win etc.

11.30am PICNIC Raleigh style (No worries, no yucky Tomato soup)

12.30pm End. Transfer back to KL Sentral.

what to bring?
YOURSELF, you may also bring your favourite potato chips?/ cookies / sandwich / ribena to share with the folks during Picnic.

How much?

Raleigh KL members RM5

Non-members RM8
* small token fee covers light snacks and shared parking + petrol costs

To register, please send your details to skills@raleighinternational.org.my

and include:

1. NAME

2. TEL

NO3. can you drive? and offer the services of your car on that day?

Registration deadline is 9th July (Thursday) 11pm.

*All those who fail to register, and do not drive, will risk a 5km walk on foot to the start point, which is not very tough for a Raleigh-ian but you will not get your snacks.

See you guys there!

Cheers,

Lu Yi

AGM-ed!

Greetings from Raleigh KL committee 09/10

Raleigh KL held it's annual general meeting (AGM) in PD last weekend. The past committee of 2008/2009 reported the society's accomplishments within their respective office for the previous term, as well as their personal thoughts and hopes.

A new committee for 2009/2010 was elected. Here's a short profile of the committee members with the expedition they joined or the Raleigh KL projects they had served in leadership capacity:

President - Vincent Tan Eng Seong
Sabah Autumn07
Secretary 1 - Farm Woon Chin
Sabah 08H
Secretary 2 / Membership Officer - Tam Kar Lye
Sabah 07F
Treasurer - Leong Chen Kang (CK)
Sabah 07F
Expedition Officer - Yang Su Lan
Sabah 09E (2 July 09 - 7 Sept 09)
Introduction Weekend Officer - Dennis Gan Chye Sheng
Sabah 08H
PR Officer - Chong Poh-E
Sabah 09B
PR Officer 2 - Ng Hui Mei
Sabah 08H
Logistics Officer - Woo Shi Wei
IWOct08 Camp Chief and Logs team in past few IWs
Fundraising Officer - Christal Loh Pei-Shan
PR Officer 07/08, PR Officer 2 08/09, RIMM08 observer
Projects Officer - Koong Hui Yein
Sabah 09E (2 July 09 - 7 Sept 09)
Skills Officer - Yap Lu Yi
Sabah Spring 09


Thank you for your service and commitment Committee 08/09. You will hear from us soon again!

Cheers,
Raleigh KL Committee 2009/2010

Adventures of Drake the Teddy II

Teddy is in AUSTRALIA!!
Drake the teddy has landed in Sydney,
Seen here with Sydney Habour Bridge
Sydney Opera HouseThe Babysitter & Drake the Teddy

Trailing my back all the wayDrake had Pancakes! On the Rocks!!

Stay tuned for where next in Drake the Teddy's Adventures.

Adventures of Drake the Teddy I

All packed.

& Ready to Fly.

to where? stay tuned.