CONFIRMATORY NOTES ON THE DISCUSSION FOR THE IMPENDING REUNION OF CLUB 12/68 IN KOTA KINABALU HELD ON 03 SEPTEMBER 2018 AT THE HIGH POINT OFFICE SETIAWANGSA.

This is a Confirmatory Notes on the discussion held on 03 Sep 2018.  In attendance were:

1.    Hashim Yahaya    Chairman of the Organising Committee     Chairman
2.    Mej Dato Ismail Ahmad    President   
3.    Bakar Baba    Executive Secretary   
4.    Marzuki Andong - Apai    Treasurer- Exchequer   
5.    Ramli Harun    Golf Convenor   
5.    Mohd Isa Hassan       
6.    Abdul Hadi Razak       
7.    Hans Nudin    High Point    Event Coordinator
8.    John Hamzah Hassan        Secretary

The Meeting was called to order at 1530 hrs with the Chairman thanking all present and referring to his earlier message through the Whatsapp of 29 Aug 2018 stating the following:
a.    All info that he got from HQ 5 Bde on our trip has been passed to Hans for him to package our events in KK as a full board trip
b.    The costings will not be much different either.
c.    He realised that if he is to depend on 5Bde and he  alone manage the tour, he will not be able to cope to tie up everything. And our group will be a big group.
d.    As at then there were 45 pax
e.    He shall be opening a new Whatsapp Group on R18 KK.
f.    Hans has promised to come up with the package and quotation by 3rd Sept..
Subjects Discussed:
a.    Dates Agreed. 25 till 29 November 2018.
b.    Timings of Flights.
i.    Onward Flight: Departing Kuala Lumpur 1200 hrs.
ii.    Return Flight: Departing Kota Kinabalu at 1600 hours.
c.    Airlines. Preferably MAS but subject to rates and convenience.
d.    Accomodation:
i.    At Kundasang : Dream World Resort.
ii.    At Kota Kinabalu: Ming Garden Hotel.
e.    Golf Courses Selected. Subject to further scrutiny:
i.    Karambunai.
ii.    Sutera Harbour and
iii.    Borneo Golf Club

THE WHOLE ITINERARY
It will be a 5 Day tour with a 2 Day highland trip to Kundasang and a 3 Day stay at Kota Kinabalu. Most of us will take flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and return the same route while there’ll be a few making other arrangements.
The trip to Kundasang will include visits to the Diary Farm ,the War Memorial, Sg Regal, Pouring dan Sabah Tea Plantation. There would be a day of golf for the golfers.
In Kota Kinabalu we are expected to stay at the Ming Garden Hotel. There would be round of golf for the golfers. In KK, there’ll be organised visits to:
a.    Pasar Filipina
b.    Pasar Craftangan
c.    Jamilah Jewellery
d.    Museum Sabah.
MATTERS ARISING
This is the third coord meeting held for RUKK2018. The Chairman reiterated that there are likely to be adjustments to the programmes as well as costings. As it was, he did not expect the total costs for the tour to exceed RM 2,500 per pax.For purposes of offsetting some of the likely expenses, the President has agreed to contribute an amount commensurating  with his position. Even then such contribution should not discourage our other brothers from  tossing into the ‘Hat’.
Dressings. Like our annual practise, T Shirts and other attires will be prepared for the gatherings. Apai has been tasked  to coordinate this requirement and to have it ‘Produced for Issue’.
Commemorative Publications for the 50th Anniversary. A book will be published to commemorate our Golden Jubilee. JohnH was tasked to coordinate the publication with assistance from Burn, Apai, JohnRH, KD Richard and Jayanderan. Other contributions and participation would be most welcomed.
The President reminded the committee of this being our 50th anniversary gathering and should be celebrated with pomp and grandeur. He thanked the management of High Point for the use of their facilities and to all present for their participation.

Conclusion
There being no other  matters to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at about 1730 hours.


06 September 2018
KolJohnH

AFTERNOTE.

As received from Chairman of the Org Committee on 05 Sep 2018.

R18 KK. Guided by the new input received, a slight modification to our original itinerary need to be done as follows:

25 Nov. Travel KL/KK/KUNDASANG. At Kundasang we are staying at Dream World Resort.

Evening and nite free and easy at Kundasang.

26 Nov. Sight seeing and visit several places in Kundasang for all.

After sun set Tahlil. In the absence of Hj Hamdan, RJ has agreed to lead the prayer. Thank you RJ. Otherwise President has to nominate a new Imam

27 Nov. Check out after breakfast.

The non golfers and ladies continue with their sight seeing of beautiful Kundasang.

The golfers proceed to Karambunai GC. Golf convenor will arrange for late Tee Off.

Evening check in Hyatt Hotel.

28 Nov. Golfers golf at Sutera Habour. Non golfers and ladies go for city tour and visit KK. At nite Gala Dinner at Hyatt.

29 Nov. RTB

Detail itinerary will be issued later.

CONFIRMATORY NOTES ON THE DISCUSSION FOR THE IMPENDING REUNION OF CLUB 12/68 IN KOTA KINABALU HELD ON 24 JULY AT THE GRAND MAMA RESTAURANT PAVILION.

This is a Confirmatory Notes on the discussion held on 24 July 2018.  In attendance were:It was a lunch invited by the President. It was an excuse to gather squads to discuss a subject of  our impending trip to Kota Kinabalu.

The discussion took off  at about 1330 hours with the Chairman welcoming and thanking those who came. He reiterated that through discussions held over a period of time the Club has decided that our destination for our final itinerary would be a visit to Kota Kinabalu. He cited reasons for the change as follows:
a.    Kota kinabalu has been suggested before.
b.    Its in-country.
c.    It’ll be cheaper.
d.    The majority agree.
e.    Local military command would be assisting.
f.    An impressive programme were proposed.

 
He was supported by some including Hj Ahmad Ismail who suggested we spend at least a night in Kundasang to enjoy the cool atmosphere there. There was also a suggestion that if the intention was for the cool weather, then – lock up the room and put the air cond at full blast.  There was another suggestion that we take a day trip up there but stay throughout in KK City.

With Best Regards.
30 July 2018

GOLF GAME AT NILAI SPRING GOLF RESORT ON 16 MAY 2018

We had our scheduled golf competition on 28 Feb 2019 at the Amverton Cove Golf & Island Resort. The coverage was posted in our blog on 1st March 2018. By chance we won 3 complimentary flights during the RAFOC Annual Golf Championship on 27 March 2018 at Nilai Springs Golf Resort. It was decided to utilise this ‘gift’ by organising a golf game pre-Ramadhan. It was on 16 May. There were 12 of us who responded.

Three flights including Johnny Loo and KLGoh. Its always difficult to track them both. Sometimes in Hong Kong, sometimes in Singapore and at times right in front of our doorsteps in KL And so the two joined us. Good feelings all round.

 

 
The Convenor JohnRH had already circulated the flight list earlier. Three flights in all. We teed off at the Mango Nine at about 0830 hrs.The weather was fine. Soon it turned to being warm with intermittent drizzle. All seasons were there that day. Being a Tuesday, a weekday it was clear all the way without much delay from other players. We concluded at about 1330 hrs through the Island Nine. Had a quick bath, then proceeded to the Restoran Ikan Bakar Batang Kapeh nearby. It was a typical Negori restaurant. And we enjoyed the spread on offer. For sure lots of ikan bakar with the sauces. And air kelapa to fully tucked in the food.

Prize-giving followed with the  Convenor handing out the prizes to the winners.
 

 

As per our convention, the top 2 winners will receive the champion and the runner up pool, whilst the other 3 will be a combination of drawn numbers from top 4 and the next bottom 4. And as per normal as if - packaged, MIA and MIH secured the top 2 and the rest also granted token sums to cover for the tolls. Good feelings that we met, promising to do it again after Raya. The pasting month started on 17 May. We played on 16th. So it was JIT.
Till we meet again have a good Ramadhan to all the Muslim Brethrens and be Good.
Regards.
JohnH

CLUB 12/68 BARBEQUE NIGHT ON 25 APRIL 2018 AT THE POOLSIDE WISMA PERWIRA ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA

 

As part of our 50th anniversary celebration we organised a Barbeque Night. It was the fourth of our year-long itinerary to  commemorate the anniversary. This after Lunch in January, Golf in February, a Tahlil in March and now the BBQ in April.
Many hours were spent to put up a credible ocassion. This time we decided to invite our seniors and juniors. Intake 11 and 13. Ten Seniors and five juniors were invited. .Invitation cards were sent.
Besides that we were coaxing our own group to participate in this auspicious occasion.
In all there were 71 attendees of 49 fron Regular 12, 18 from Regular 11 and 4 from Regular  13.
The night was set for the occasion with banners, buntings, lights and a set up at the side of the pool. Our guests arrived at about 1900 hrs.

There were lots of oohs and aahs, huggings and kisses amongst us. Most were eyeing each other for recognition.
 

What to expect after 50 long years. All were sporting grey hairdos, a bit of a pouch, a bit of a limp and a bit of  reduced eyesights and hearings. Most recognised each other but for Chaoudhry and Hamzah Bachek, it seemed they have not met. It took some doing to eventually accept that they have met.before..

And the ladies were just fabulous. Looking prim and proper. They blended well with others, though some just met and others were able to rekindle the long years of bond they had together.
We had our pre-dnner drinks in the foyer. Soon we moved out to the function area. We were serenaded by the Roses and Dollar with a rendition of the Queens’ ‘We are the Champions’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSTivVclQQ0

This, to recall the day in 2011 when we became champions of RAFOC’s Annual Golf Championship.
Our Imam Hj Hamdan Mohd Salleh, recited the Doa, followed by the president giving a speech.
 

 He welcomed all and further hoped that all would enjoy the night. Special mention was on the guests from Intake 11 and Intake 13.
He. mentioned of being proud of Regular Intake 12 which comes from a mixed bag of young men ready to serve the nation and that this intake had the pleasure of being guided by the Regular Intake 11 and had the pleasure of seeing through Regular Intake 13.

We proceeded for the barbeque with roast lamb, soup and. buns, mee mamak and salads, There were sweets, coffee and the teh tarik to conclude the luxurious spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was a montage –


a video display of our life from 1968 till 2018. Scenes like the famous 135 steps to climb to get to the main block, the parade square, the accommodation block and the gym. There were scenes of weapons training, swimming at the MINDEF Swimming Pool, some physical slog in the training areas and the parades. Including our Commissioning Parade. Some personalities were shown including our instructors, Encik Kudus, Encik Ng  Char Bo and Encik Md Said. And our Philip the Cantin Caterer. It was a good reminiscent of our life in RMC and beyond  The montage was ably produced by KD Richard
Songs were sung. Dunia ku by our President,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2ImxRJrLec

Neelofa by Puan Sri Rozi and Yusof sang one.of the Broery numbers. Billy Gooi also came up on stage and gave a number.. In all we were able show off our singing ability. This eclipsed our infant attempt to our seniors 50 years ago.


The night soon came to an end with us rendering ‘Auld Lang Syne’ our club’s anthem for every end of an event.There were lots of hugs and pecking as all depart for home.


Till we meet for the next itinerary of our 50th Anniversary – Adios Amigos.

JohnH.

CONFIRMATORY NOTES ON THE DISCUSSION FOR THE IMPENDING BARBEQUE OF THE REUNION OF CLUB 12/68 FOR THE YEAR 2018 HELD ON 07 APRIL 2018 AT THE BANGI GOLF RESORT

 

 

 

This is a Confirmatory Notes on the discussion held on 07 Apr 2018.  In attendance were:
In Attendance    Designation    Appointment in the Meeting
Hashim Yahaya    Chairman of the         Chairman
                Organising Committee
Ismail Ahmad    Presidente                In Attendanc/Adviser
Marzuki Andong    Exchequer           In Attendance
Musa Mustakim                                  In Attendance
Ahmad Rodi Zakaria                          In Attendance
Abdul Hadi Razak                              In Attendance
Mohd Isa Hassan                                In Attendance
Abdul Rahman Jabir                           In Attendance
John Hamzah Hassan                          Secretary

 

The Chairman welcomed all present and explained that since many were involved in the AIM Golf Open Championship just concluded, he took the opportunity to discuss an itinerary that was included in earlier discussions, which is having a barbeque in the month of April 2018.
He explained that :
a.    A gathering of our intake members is scheduled for April 2018.
b.    A venue has been booked. It is to be at the poolside of the MINDEF Officers Mess.
c.    The caterer would be an in-house caterer.
d.    A menu would be decided after consultation with members. Marzuki Apai would be the liaison..

On further discussion it was decided that:
a.    It would be on 25 April 2018. A Wednesday. .
b.    The attire for the occasion would be ‘Smart Casual’
c.    .A band would be engaged to provide music.
d.    Our guests would include:
i.    10 members of our Seniors.
ii.    5 members of the Juniors.
It was reiterated that members are expected to bring along their wives. Likewise our guests would be expected to bring along their wives..
The Meeting concluded at about 2130 hrs.

Regards to All.

JOHN HAMZAH HASSAN
Secretary