Squads,
If you have read the earlier postings, you possibly would notice of our unhappiness on the golf outcome. After the Reunion Golf, I sent the mail below to both Dato Nawawi Mat Desa as the Hon Secretary and Dato Hashim Hj Abu as the Chairman of the Organising Committee.
‘Dear Dato,
Regular Intake 12 put up 2 teams for RAFOR’s Reunion Golf. The team composition was conveyed ealier to you as well as the Chairman of the Golf Committee. We are therefore fixed in who represent us in both the teams. A check on the Board prior to the game also listed the team members.
Our 12/68 Team Raptor posted scores of:
a. Dato Mohd Isa Hassan – 36
b. Dato Khalid Saad – 35.
c. Dato Marzuki Andong – 35 and
d. Mej Ismail Ahmad – 36.
On a basis of 3 best scores, our team accumulated a score of 107 (36+36+35). Surprisingly the top 5 teams that were announced included those with scores of 106. Yet we were not mentioned at all. It definitely could not be on an OCB default.
I have to raise this observation as it seems that an error occurred and was not noticed. I therefore, on behalf of my intake mates would like to raise this matter for your attention. An explaination is appreciated. If there was an error, we would like it to be corrected.
We are proud of our intake and felt slighted if such an error is just left as a‘ so be it’.
It was a good outing for us and we commended its smooth conduct, but we still feel deprived.
Thank You.
Kol Hamzah Hassan
For President Club 12/68’
Earlier on the night of the 9th, the eve of the Reunion Golf, I sent this out:
‘As agreed I have bought T Shirts for our team. It’s a Greg Norman brand – Made in I. It’s a stripe bronze/gold coloured shirt. Nice. Its bought at RM 29.90. Kalau dapat pakai 2 kali pun cukup lah. I will issue it to you at the clubhouse during registration/breakfast. I have named the teams 12/68 Team Raptor and 12/68 Team Gator. Dua dua hujung TOR. Sounds nice.
Team Raptor comprise of Mr President, Isa, Marzuki Apai and Khalid Saad whilst Team Gator comprise of Ramli Harun, Hadi Razak, Hashim Yahaya and me. As you are aware one of Gator’s team member, Hashim Yahaya, had a domestic accident and is now warded in Terendak Hospital Therefore Gator’s team members must all perform as the 3 best scores will count. Billy Gooi had to pull out as he had to go to China. As for Raptor, you may be our best hope. Go for the trophy. The presentation will be on 11th Dinner. Bagus juga kalau nama Club 12/68 diumumkan pemenang.
I hope to see all of you at Tropicana Golf & Country Club on 10 Nov 09.
Salam
Koljohn’
I need to mention that Intake 10 Regular also took this competition seriously. They had Tan Sris Zahidi and Shahrum, Mohd Noh darus, Dato Yusof ( S ) and Dato Mohd Said Harun. They had blue caps with an encryption R10, blue shirt, white belts, blue pants and white shoes. Belts , pants and shoes are individually owned whilst the others are ‘issued’. They were serious alright.
From Jamil on 09 Nov 09
dear mates !!!!
please be reminded that those of you who will be attending the dinner on 11 nov 2009 at the dewan perdana FELDA, entry is by presentation of invitation cards issued. this is required as the invitation card will have your table number and also a serial number that qualifies you to the lottery draw. i have requested marzuki andong to collect ALL the invitations from the secretariat and distribute it at the entrance of the dewan from 1915 hrs. so please look out for squad marzuki and collect your invitation cards. in case you missed him, please call his hp no... 0193822640 or call me at 0122100915 for assistance.
do not forget the dress for the dinner is batik long sleeve and as appropriate for the ladies.
for squad marzuki - please do not forget to collect the invitation cards from dato nawawi mat desa. i have informed him about this arrangement. the total intake diners are 31 (19 officers and 12 spouses).
regards
jamil rais
The responses from Squad Members have been tremendous and are downloaded here and I supposed you know our feelings.
From the Presidente on 12 Nov 09
Squad Members
The reunion was very well organised. Our intake played a big part. For those of you who were involved in the committee , you have my greatest compliments.
I really enjoyed the golf and the dinner. Just splendid.
For those of you who did not make for the occassion, should make an effort to attend thenextone.
Under Nawawi Desa and his team , we are in good hands.
Gday Gentlemen
By the way, the golf result is still hanging over my head.
Lets set our target to WIN next year. InsyaALLAH
From Khalid on 12/11/09
Dear John,
What more can you do? As far as I am concerned, you have done your best to get some sort of explanation from the parties involved with organizing the RAFOR golf. I hope they will not sweep this matter under the carpet. I am sure you will raise the issue at the post mortem.
That aside, we must admit that we all did extremely well to at least show the other intakes how united we were. What with the uniform and putting 2 teams for the tournament. And we performed very well indeed. If my score were correctly computed and our team score were not "overlooked", we would have been 2nd. Well done all
Next year cuba lagi. Aku confident kita boleh jadi johan.
Cheers
From Isa on 12 Nov 09
DearJohn&Jamil,
My greatest appreciation to both of you for the job well-done in coordinating the golf and the overall activities by Jamil for the squad.
I am glad that John will be raising the issue on the team result again and I have 2 observations for us to raise with regards to the overall running of the competition.
1. The longest drive line should be extended to cater for both low and high handicapper or young and old participants. Most or us overshort the line with our driver thus disqualifying us auomatically!!
2. They should now go away with so call hidden -holes prize concept to awards or rewards certain personalities!! Every one should be treated at par...and not forgetting respects that can be portrays in other forms, .but not in that manner .
Well done Jamil and John..and sallam.
From Jamil Rais on 13 Nov 09
dear mr. president and all squadmates!!!!!
Despite the fact that we had nothing to show after partaking in the RAFOR golf in terms of the placing or carrying home the trophy, i am proud of the fact that our intake was recognied as the most cohesive and well organised intake from the conversations that i have had with a lot of other intake retired officers and the organizing committee members both before and during the RAFOR activities. that in itself more than made up to showcase our intake than a golf trophy could.
and i also take this opportunity to thank everyone for galvanising your support to me when i volunteered to coord our participation n the various RAFOR activities. apart from each and every squad members who participated, i would like to single out squad hamzah and marzuki not mike for helping me out and making it easier for me to coord our participation.
there have been some hiccups here and there and the job has not been enirely pleasant but be assured that with the kind of support that everyone has given to me, i would not hesitate to do a similar job like this for our mates and intake :) .
regards
jamil rais
From the Presidente on 14 Nov 09.
DearAll,
Whatever the case, next year its A MUST WIN, both for the team and individuals
Losing is not in my vocabulary.
He he. The light of our lives.
Take goood care mates
End of Story
So Squad that is the story pertaining to RAFOR. As stated I would raise the matter on golf in the postmortem. Its been interesting and invigorating. I am proud our squads responded well.
The response so far from RAFOR is:
YBhg Dato’ Mohd Hashim bin Hj Abu,
Over to you,
Thank you.
Nawawi
This from the Hon Sec to the Chairman Organising Committee of Reunion Golf on 13 Nov 09.
Will keep all informed on the progress.
Regards
Koljohn
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