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Calender for March-April 1999

Fellowship Night (Saturday 6 March)
Time : 8.00 pm
Place Patron's Residence: 18 Jalan Kelab Golf (near Perak Turf Club)
     Booking/Payment: Leow Kon Fah, Tun Razak Library or any committee member
listed. This year our annual get-together buffet dinner cum Fellowship Night to strengthen the relationship between members will be held at our Patron's residence. The cost for the halal dinner by Beacon Point is RM15.00 pax and RM10.00 for children 10 years and below.
     New members should take this opportunity to interact with your committee and fellow members who share a common interest  Mother Nature. Veteran members should also make that evening free and share their experience. We hope sponsorship/donations in cash/food/drinks are forthcoming during this festive season so that we can make available more goodies for that night.
      Please confirm your attendance by payment personally to Leow Kon Fah at the Tun Razak Library or any committee member. You can also book through the telephone or e-mail to the Chairman and then send your cheque/Postal Order to the branch's address, not later than 24 February 1999 to avoid the occurrence of members turning up at the last minute and ensure that there is enough food for everyone.

Caving in Anak Tempurung (Sunday 14 March)
Time: 8.30 am sharp                    Leader : Mr. Chang Kok Kai
Meeting Place: In front of Parkson Ria, Ipoh Garden Plaza
This will be a half-day trip. Participants are expected to wear proper shoes and bring along water, food, spare clothes, a torch light and spare bulb and batteries. Arrange your own transport.

Birding and Camping in Fraser's Hill (27  29 March 1999)
Time & Place: Call trip leader to confirm   Trip Leader: Ooi Beng Yean
     Bird coordinator Ooi Beng Yean will be up in the hills again especially along the interesting new downhill road. 6 rooms (can accomodate 4 persons each) has been booked at the Gap Rest House for the night. The trip leader will decide the bed & room arrangements for single participants; otherwise find your group in 3s or 4s to share a room. Please arrange your own transport (suggested minimum payment RM20.00). Please call to book the rooms early.
    Members who prefer an outdoor camping experience at Fraser's Hill please contact Ng Chang Chai. He would be coordinating with Ooi Beng Yean for the birding activities at Fraser's Hill. Please be informed that this camping trip is strictly for MNS members only. All participating members must be self-sufficient in camping gears, drinking water and food, besides making own transport arrangement. Warm clothing is recommended as it can be quite cold at night. Fresh water from a mountain stream is available near the campsite.

Members’ Night (Saturday 10 April 1999)
Time: 8.00 pm                                            Venue: YMCA Lecture hall
Andrew Sebastian from MNS HQ will talk on the Tree Planting Group which carries out important activities many of us are not familiar. Leech socks and other MNS products will be on sale.

Trekking, Camping up Gungung Stong, Jelawang Waterfalls, Kelantan (17-19 April)
Time & Venue: Call to confirm               Coordinator: Mah King Wah
     Call and confirm by 3I March. Arrange your own transport or seek help from the trip leader and be prepared to pay your drivers RM40.00 per person in addition to any accommodation fees payable. Participants must be fit and are expected to trek 3 hours up to the chalets and another 5 hours to the top with full gear. Bring a tent and camping gear as the chalets may not be in good condition.

Camping in Pos Slim (Saturday/Sunday 24-25 April)
Time & Venue: Call to confirm               Coordinators: Ng Chang Chai
     Participants are expected to trek a few kilometres along a logging trek to a ridge near the source of a waterfall where they will camp for the night. Camping gear and tents are necessary. Please call the trip leader to confirm your participation and other arrangements.

Further Down the Road
     Members should take note of the coming trips proposed and prepare themselves physically and financially. More information will be given as soon as it is available in the next newsletter.
 
1.  Endau-Rompin 23-27 May 1999 Contact: Poon Kuan Yaow
2.  Gunung Yong Belar May/June 1999 Contact: "Moon" Ong Boo Kuan 
 

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