VIOBA Annual Golf Tournament 2013 Report
It was an early start for the organizing committee with many getting into the club even before the staff! Banners and VIOBA flags were hoisted up and as daylight penetrated the darkness, it was clear that it will be a good day for golfing, as the weather will be similar to that of St. Andrews, gray skies and moody all round! However soil and fairway conditions were soggy.
About 60 Victorian Golfers participated for the annual VIOBA Golfing Tournament held at the Danau Golf Club on the 1st of Dec, 2013, with guests from DBKL and PIBG. Tee off was at sharp 8am with a Group picture taking session and then we were off with a gun-shot start!
It was pretty rough going, the wet soil conditions meant the greens were slow and not so easy to find. Many a balls went astray and played hide and seek with the golfers. Even the sweet young caddies were not able to help. Trudging up and down the fairway seemed to be par for this course.
VIOBA Welcome Note
I am KC Kwek, Victorian 1980-1986. I am humbled to be called upon to serve as the President of VIOBA for 2013-2015. The current Management Committee is made up of Victorians of experience —having been in the VIOBA and the Committee for a number of terms— and younger Victorians who will bring energy and vigour. Also on board is YBhg. Dato Yusli Mohamed Yusoff, who has graciously agreed to continue as Patron.
The past Management Committees have worked hard on a number of issues and have laid the foundation for a stronger, more vibrant VIOBA. My colleagues on the MC and I intend to strive hard to ensure that we stay on course to build a resilient VIOBA, in particular the communications and networking amongst Victorians locally and abroad, VIOBA’s finances and activities. We will work on improving ties with the School and the Administration with the aim of strengthening the bonds between current pupils and old boys.
As always support from members and Victorians remain crucial and I look forward to receiving feedback on how we may improve VIOBA further for the benefit of all.
KC Kwek (kwek.vsg@gmail.com)
President
The VIOBA Golf Tournament 2013
CALLING ALL VICTORIAN GOLFERS!
The VIOBA Golf Tournament is a yearly event that pitches all Victorian Old Boys in a good old-fashioned golf tournament over 18 holes of golf in one of Malaysia’s most aesthetic looking golf courses, Danau Golf Club at Bangi. Not only does the Tournament promote healthy sportmanship among Old Boys, but it facilitates networking, brotherhood, re-acquantaince with the School and a chance to thrash it out, once again, at a golfing course.
This year, the VIOBA Golf Tournament 2013 is no exception! Open to the public to spectate, the Tournament will include, not only the Old Boys, but also participants from PIBG VI, the School as well as VVIPs participants.
The Tournament is scheduled to take place on:-
TIME: 1.12.2013, Sunday
VENUE: DANAU Golf Club, Bangi
TEE TIME: 8.00 a.m. Tee Time
FEE: RM 250.00 per player
The Registration Form may be found attached below together with the Tournament Annoucement from VIOBA.
Note: In the Registration Form, if you pre-selected foursome, please list down your team members. If not, we will be glad to pair you up with a great team.
For more information: please contact the Tournament Committee:-
- Nik Sidek: 012-2901969 or jaffarmohdsidek16@gmail.com
- Muthu Kannu: 012-2673100 or mveerapen@hotmail.com
- Mohd Talha: 019-6409877
Objectives
Notwithstanding the above, the Tournament is also designed to close the gap between VIOBA, the School, the Old Boys, and those who have helped and assisted VIOBA and the School and continue to do so. The Tournament also has a fund raising objective for the School.
The other objective of the Tournament is to select Golfers to represent VIOBA in the Quadrangular Golf Championship and in the Perdana Shield.
Details of the Quadrangular Golf Championship are as follows:-
Date: 8.12.2013 (Sunday)
Venue: Impiana Golf & Country Club, Kajang
Details of the Perdana Shield are as follows:-
Date: Tentatively 2nd weekend of January 2014
Venue: TBA
Sponsorship
The VIOBA Management Committee together with the Tournament Committee would be obliged if you could support / sponsor the Tournament in the following ways:-
- VIP Flight Sponsorship (play with the KL Mayor & Other VVIPs) @ RM 2500.00;
- Flight Sponsor / Individual Golfer @ RM1500.00 / RM 300.00;
- Cash Donations (any amount)
We would be further obliged if anyone is interested in providing golfer goodie bags or any individual item(s) to be included into the same. To give you an idea, we have had tees, pens, shirts, face towels in the past.
For more information: please contact Zainal @ vioba.secretary@gmail.com by Monday, 18.11.2013.
For further information, please refer to the Tournament Announcement attached below.
See you at the Tournament.
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Annual Games Victoria Institution vs Malay College Kuala Kangsar
VI Greens, October 12, 2013
Rugby Show-down 2013 : VI vs MCKK
Please take note that there will be an Annual Rugby Show-down between VI and MCKK. It happens every year and a highlight to Present Boys’ Calendar. This year it will be on:
- Date: Saturday (12 October 2013) -> This Saturday
- Time: 09:00 a.m.
- Venue: VI Greens
The MCKK Old Boys will be there in droves to support MCKK. Lets give our Present Boys a BOOST by cheering them on.
See you there. Its open to public.
Daniel Shield Games 2013
Final Scores:
- Water Polo: Old Boys 13 – 5 Present
- Basketball: Old Boys 54 – 35 Present Boys
- Rugby: Old Boys 43 – 19 Present Boys
- Football: Old Boys 3 – 5 Present
- Chess: Old Boys 4 – 0 Present Boys
VIOBA HOCKEY SEASON 2013
For those interested, please note that VIOBA Hockey sessions will commence on Wednesday, 15th May 2013, at 8.00pm, at Pantai Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.
We welcome new players to join us for social hockey / training sessions, in preparation for the KLHA League 2013.
For further information, please contact Christopher at Christopher.Lim@my.ey.com
CORRECTION OF DINNER 2012 PROGRAMME BOOK CONTENT
We would like to correct an error on the article “Dato’ Yusli’s Story” on page 20 of the Programme Book.
In para 2 of the article, it reads “The ex-CEO of Bursa Malaysia and present non-executive Chairman of YTL Power has been a pillar of strength for the Association”. We wish to correct that Dato’ Yusli Yusoff is presently non-executive Director of YTL Power and not non-executive Chairman. He is non-executive Chairman of Mudajaya Group Bhd and also non-executive Director of Mulpha International Bhd.
We apologise and regret that such an error was made.
Mokhtar Dahari Challenge 2012 Brief Report
28 teams participated, in three categories of OPEN, MASTERS and SENIOR MASTERS.
The results
Open: Champion 2006, Runners Up 2002, 3rd Place 2004
Masters: Champion 1996, Runners Up 1991, 3rd Place 1997
Senior Masters: Champion 1982, Runners Up 1988, 3rd Place 1986
In total, we estimated more than 400 Old boys turned up at the VI, and the atmosphere was superb. Thank you to those who turned up and showed support, as it is very important for you guys to know what happens amongst the Old Boys on the ground.
Corporate Tables / Packages
Platinium Package RM15,ooo.00
(incl. table, full page premium advertisement, limited edition souvenirs)
Gold Package RM10,000.00
(incl. table, full page advertisement, limited edition souvenirs)
Silver Package RM7,000.00
(incl. table, full page advertisement)