Dear Friends,
I am not 'beating' things up when I say that our "THIS IS IT" reunion gets better by the day. Everyone who can, is contributing towards making our Reunion a great success. The committee is indeed grateful for that.
The latest addition to the KL reunion event is the hosting of a Dinner on Friday, 14th Sept evening at the exquisite residence of Dato Che Mokhtar Ali located in the suburb of Ara Damansara. We will be feasted in true Malaysian style
at his home and pool courtyard, complete with a waterfall cascading
from the upper floor! Imagine 'Paradise' at your feet. To help our
gracious host in organising the catering, please inform us if you would
be attending this pre-event gathering.Those confirming will be advised
of the address and directions on how to get there in due course.
In short, for the cost of the KL Reunion, there will now be THREE functions for you to attend in KL and you will not be disappointed. They are,
1) 13th Thursday September - The Welcome Party at Dave's Bistro Bar & Grill in One Utama Shopping Complex
2) 14th Friday September - A Relaxing Evening at the Residence of Dato Che Mohktar Ali.
3) 15th Saturday September - The Main Event @ One World Hotel
In addition, there will be a golf tournament in KL on the
morning of Friday, 14th Sept for those interested. It will be held at a
reputable Golf Club and you will be advised of the details as the date
draws nearer.
As you can see, your stay in KL is in good hands.
The Sabah program, under the watchful eyes of Kah Kiat
Chong, too is shaping up very well. At a recent lunch in Melbourne, he
briefed me of his plan for those who are going to Sabah. I was amazed
and very impressed at the level of detail he has undertaken to
ensure everyone is well-looked after and pampered. I am absolutely
convinced we will thoroughly enjoy our visit to Sabah.
There is now a growing healthy number of
participants taking on the challenge to climb Mt. Kinabalu and yours
truly is one of them! Some have also enrolled for diving at Sipadan. I
will be issuing special instructions separately to those who are
climbing Mt. Kinabalu. For the climbers who are going to Kundasang on
the 19th, you will be staying back at Kundasang on the 20th for the
climb on the 21st at no extra charge !!!
If you are interested in participating in any of these
two activities, do let us know ASAP. We may still be able to secure a
place for you.
At last count, we now have about 50 confirmed hotel
bookings for people going on the Sabah Trip and we expect this figure to
increase. If you are interested in joining us, please let us know ASAP.
Planning is absolutely essential to ensure that you do not miss out on
the local tour packages. For those of you who haven't been to Sabah,
this is a golden opportunity and I really mean it. Do remember
that your family members are welcome to join the trip. They will be
treated as one of us and given the same privileges.
Attached to this update, is the latest list of attendees
with payment status for your interest. Some have committed to attend
but reside in countries that do not have easy facility to remit
payments. We are happy for them to pay 'at the door'. I suggest that you
review the list and if your status has changed, please let me know.
Some names have dropped off, some added and others remained.
We do like to thank those who have paid as it does help
us tremendously in the planning of the events. To those who are coming
to the reunion but have yet to pay, it would be appreciated if you can
remit your payment ASAP as per instructions issued separately. Your
commitments do facilitate the planning of the events.
If you are still undecided, I can only say that there
will never be another Wellington Alumni Reunion of this magnitude. Let's
face it, we will be hard-pressed to find a committee this dedicated and friends
so willing and generous to contribute their time and resource to
organise a reunion this elaborate. I can honestly say that the
activities planned are beyond my imagination. I didn't expect this
program 18 months ago.
So, if you wish to 'spice' up your life in 2012 and have something to look forward to, do join "THIS IS IT" reunion. 
If you have any queries, please forward them to any committee member.
123 days,...not long to go and counting!!!
Take care everyone!
PS: Do join or visit our facebook http://www.
With Regards, Henry Cheong
