2nd Omega Leo Clubs Joint Installation

Date: 20th August 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Federal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Members present: Leo Joshua Tan, Leo Heng Kok Yi, Leo Tan Eong Xien, Leo Teddy, Leo Oh Kan Sha, Leo Tan Peir Ee, Leo Teh Jie Lin, Leo Soh Hoong Yih, Leo Yi Shan, Leo Yee Sin, Leo Yuki, Leo Peegy
Lions present: Lion Ken Jern

The preparation and rehearsals started ealier in the morning, at about 8.00am in Federal Hotel. At first the Banquet Hall was booked for the Joint Installation, but due to air-conditioner problems, the Skyroom was used instead. Because of the difference in size of both the floor space and the stage, the induction and installation ceremony has to be rehearsed again, thereby postponing the starting time of the event.

Leos and Lions started pouring in for the registration at about 9.30am. At about 10.30am, the Joint Installation officially began with the arrival of the Lion dignitaries. Then the meeting was called to order by the presiding officer, followed by the national anthem, Leo pledge and a speech of the organising chairman, Leo Elaine. The recognition of Lion dignitaries and Lions clubs followed suit.

The opening ceremony of the Joint Installation involved a short video, followed by several Lion dignitaries standing on stage popping the poppers. The popping of the poppers had quite a hitch as not many Lions were able to pull the trigger.

Subsequently, the banner parade involved several of the participating clubs, where the Leo president and his representative walks up to stage to present their respective banners. Then the presiding officer, Lion Soh gave an address.

In the Initiation ceremony, all the new members were inducted by Lion Foo. New members from our club included Leo Peir Ee, Leo Jie Lin, Leo Hoong Yih, Leo Yi Shan, Leo Kok Yi as well as Leo Yee Sin. Then the Installation ceremony took place, where all the incoming board of directors were sworn in to office.When the presidents were installed, District Governor Lion Ben C. Ng presented each president with their own gavel and president's badge. Then the DG witnessed the handing over of the Leo Insignia from the outgoing president to the incoming president. Finally, after all the formal handovers, the DG gave his speech.

At about 12.00pm, the presiding officer Lion Soh adjourned the meeting.

A group photo was taken after that.

Then the buffet line was first opened to the Lions, then to the hungry Leos.

In the meanwhile, there were also 3 performances prepared for the audience, including a performance by our own Leo Eong Xien, a beatbox performance by guest Daniel, and finally 3 piano songs by Leo Spoon from KL Perennial. After lunch, there was a lucky draw and a surprise birthday celebration for August babies. The event officially ended at about 1.00pm.

KL Unity Group Photo