Our Club’s March Monthly General Meeting took on a slightly different setting this time. Instead of our usual venue, members gathered at SMK USJ 8, bringing the meeting quite literally back to school.
Taking inspiration from our District Governor Tan Say Cheong’s theme of “Back2Basic,” the evening began with a simple dinner at the school canteen. What the setting lacked in luxury, it more than made up for with some very satisfying and notably spicy dishes that quickly got everyone warmed up for the night ahead.
The meeting itself was held in the school’s Bilik Sejarah, known as Makmal Sejarah de Mercu. This room holds special meaning for our Club. Together with our sister clubs, the Lions Club of Lung Tan Taiwan and Lions Club of Guangzhou China, we had in 2025 sponsored the refurbishment of this learning space. Returning to use the room for our own meeting felt like a small but meaningful full circle moment.
Discussions carried on steadily through the evening, with a number of projects discussed and approved. As the meeting drew to a close around 10pm, members moved straight into the Club’s election meeting. The Club expressed its full support for President Elect Raymond Yau, who will lead the Club in the coming fiscal year.
By the end of the night, many members found themselves enjoying the nostalgic atmosphere of holding a meeting within a secondary school setting. It was a refreshing change from routine and a reminder that sometimes the best way forward is simply to return to the basics.
Our sincere thanks go to Pengetua Tuan Rozhan and his dedicated team of teachers for graciously allowing the Club to use the school facilities. Their support made this memorable evening possible.
