Introduction to ADND and Committee 2009

Annual Dance and Dinner, more commonly known as ADND, is one of the most important and anticipated events for Malaysians in NSW. It is the culmination of all events during the year; the night where we look back and rightfully celebrate the achievements of the year, the night where we also look eagerly into the upcoming year, the night where everyone, and we mean everyone, deck out in their fanciest suits and gowns, dressing up by the theme.

One of the main highlights of this event is the announcement of the upcoming committees of each affiliated Malaysian society (namely: MASA, MSA, MSO and SUAMS) for the new calender year. In addition, it gives all members a chance to commemorate the experiences gained through a year of events, from the exciting National Conference and Games, to the distinctive Malam Gema Merdeka, to the cultural Malaysia Fest.

By coming together on this special night, we are given the opportunity to reflect on the ups and downs of each respective society as a whole, learn from our mistakes and share in the laughter, dance, music and food.

The 2008/2009 ADND committee is honoured to be able to be part of this long, ongoing tradition and to share these experiences with each and every member as well as each new incoming committee.


What writen on above are definately not my writing. I got it form someone else who is promoting ADND. So guys do support the event and come for the event.

If you need to ask anyone anything just contact anyone of the MSA Committee Members. We will help you out.


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Lawrence
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MALAYSIA FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Hello there,

Be part of the annual Malaysia Fest by volunteering!

MFest is a cultural event solely organized by the non-profit Malaysian student organizations and volunteering students in Sydney celebrating the Malaysian culture. It will be held on Sunday, 27th September 2009 at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour.

We still need student volunteers to help out on the operations of MFest before and during the event. It doesn’t matter whether you have experiences in volunteering or not – so as long as you show enthusiasm and commitment, we want YOU!

Volunteers are needed for the following positions (please scroll to the end of this email for descriptions):-Marketing CrewStagehandsCo-Events AssistantHealth Assistant (Completion of First Aid basic course needed)Information/Raffle BoothCrowd ControlSurveyors

Please note that you will be required to attend a compulsory Volunteers Meet on Sunday, 20th September 2009 for training purposes.

Contact our HR Executive Producer, Mo Geneid, at mogeneid@gmail.com or 0420639513 with your full name, contact number, e-mail and 2 position choices if you’re interested in volunteering.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Malaysia Fest 2009 – OUR CULTURE, OUR ESSENCEhttp://www.malaysiafest.com.au/

MFest 2009 Volunteers Description

Marketing Crew
Nature:
• Promote Malaysia Fest before and during the event
• Increase public awareness of the event•
Provide relevant information about MFest to the general public
Example: pre-event advertisement on campus, parading around the city to promote the festival

Stagehands
Nature:
• Provide assistance at the stage area
• Assist in supervision and coordination on the use of performance stage and related entertainment equipments
Example: Setting up equipment, equipment transportation

Co-Events Assistant
Nature:
• Assist stall owners during for the setup of the stalls or any other assistance throughout the day Example: Setting up the stall and moving things around

Health Assistant
Nature:
• Provide basic first aid assistance when required to anyone in the event
• Provide visitors information or any other assistance regarding to the festival if required
Requirements: Completion of First Aid basic course needed
Example: Attend to minor cut injuries using supplies in the First Aid Kit

Information/Raffle Booth
Nature:
• Provide the visitors with relevant information regarding MFest, Malaysia and food stalls• Distribute program booklets and sponsor gift bags
• Assist in selling of raffle tickets or any MFest-related merchandise
• Provide emergency assistant or any other assistance if required
Example: Answer questions on the location of a particular food stall or particular type of food

Crowd Control
Nature:
• Ensure crowd do not disrupt the operation of the festival
• Ensure an orderly flow of que in food stalls area
• Ensure no trespasser or overcrowding at the VIP area or front/back of stage area
• Provide visitors information or any other assistance regarding to the festival if required
Example: Patrol the park, control backstage access, help handle any disruptions

Surveyors
Nature:
• Collect general feedback about Mfest
• Encourage the visitors to fill up a quantitative survey
• Provide visitors information or any assistance regarding to the festival if required
Example: Approach a stranger and ask them what they think of the event


All the above are form the email. Mfest is all about food, culture and people of Malaysia. Since most of you will be going there for the food, you might as well just come earlier to help out with the event. Being part of MFest is something great.


From
Lawrence
Your MSA Publsiher

Review: Ski Trip

REVIEW: Ski Trip (15th July 09)

Hi Everyone!

As usual, MSA have organised the annual Ski Trip again with the other 3 Student Groups (SUAMS, MASA & MSO). The Ski Trip was 3 day 2 night trip at Thredbo on the 15the July until 17th July during the Holiday. There were only 7 MSA member who joined the trip which total up to 53 people including people from other Univesrity. This present a very good opportunity to make new friends from other University.

Now here the story of the Journey form a MSA member point of view.

Day 1:

On Friday noon, we were gathering at the MUV bus stop waiting for every MSA members to arrive. When everyone have arrived, we board the bus and went to UTS and UNSW to pick people from other University as well. I couldn't recall h0w long did we took to pick up everyone but it was definately not 15 minutes.

After picking up everyone, the bus started the journey to China Town, Canberra where we had our dinner. The food was alright but Sydney's China Town is definately a better choice. After dinner, we went to collect our ski equipment at Cooma which 1 and halve h0ur away. Only after collecting the ski equipment, we were on our way to the motel.

Day 2:

We have to wake up very early since there are 7 people and only 1 bathroom. After having a buffet style breakfast, we departed to Thredbo, the place where we actulay can see snow and ski.

Upon arrival, we have to attend very important safety and beginner lessons before trying to ski all by ourselve. Alnost forgot, when we came down from the bus it was snowing. The Snow was every big but it was cool since Macquarie Univesrity don't snow at all. Fortunately, the lesson wasn't long and we were able to start to ski before lunch.

We headed back to the motel arooudn 4pm and everyone rested and prepared themselve for the steamboat dinner. The dinner was good since it include various ingredients from fish, prawn and beef to veges, mushrooms and mihun. Everyone went to bed with a full dummy.

Day3,

The same early breakfast but we have to checked out from the motel before leaving to Thredbo.

The same routine again. Met with ski instrutors, took the lesson and then free time for ski. Of course, many "Pros" skipped the second lesson but I didnt since i'm a ski first timer.

After having a lot of fun, we departed to return the ski equipments and only after that we departed to Sydney. We did stopfor dinner on the way back to Sydney. We, Macquarians, were the last to arrive home at aroound 1am. Pretty late, huh!

Overall, I encourage everyone should go ski at least once while in Sydeny. It is a very fun and new experience. Do guys know that you can ski or snowboard at Thredbo? If you guys want to try both, then you will have to go ski trip twice.

I think I talk too much for this review. Here's some photos to share with you (It's so hard to find photos since everyone was busy ski-ing)




































































































































































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Lawrence
Your MSA Publsiher

Review: Gear Up Lunch

Review: Gear Up Lunch (30th May 09)


Hi everyone!


Now here's another review of one of MSA members' favourite "Makan" events.


It was a lovely morning but who will thought that the sky turned dark and even rained at the begining of the Gear UP Lunch. Maybe that's why we have some left-over food.


Everyone including the every first members who turn up early help us to transfer all the food and equipments to UNIT 179 of MUV (that's Mardiah House for those who didnt know). As a result this is also the first ever Gear Up that have to be organised under 1 roof.


Everyone was squeeing in such a small to avoid the rain. Everyone was being very careful to avoid staining other people's clothings with curry. Fortunately, the rain stopped and more people started to come. The atmosphere was great. There were so many chatter and laughter.


Anyway, I think most people enjoy the atmosphere especially when MAS is serving tasty curries from MAsti, roti canai, roti jala and kuih-muih. Most people enjoyd the curry and the kuih-muih the most. Personally, I like the kuih-mih the most. I'm sure everyone else did so since it is so hard to find Malaysian's kuih-muih in Australia.


After few hours of eating and chatter, people started to return home and leave the place with a dummy filled with delicious MSA's food. Everyone was leaving with a smile on the face regardless so the not-so-kind wheather. That's what MSA wants to see. A smile on everyone's face. :)

Photo time:





Poeple were eating and eating and eating again.












They looked so satisfied with the food.











Everyone was crowding the table of food.















More people, more eating, more chatter.









Very Committed MSA Committees serving good. Good job Guys.










More people blocking the door way. Image how things may turn out if there was a fire.














Tasty looking curry in the pile.












Just some people taking photo at the staircase.











People eating in the house.















They were so into taking photos.











But she was so shy and tried to hide her face from the camera.






Can anyone see my hand???

That's all from me.

See you during Diversity Week (ie. the O-Week)

From
Lawrence
Your MSA Publisher

Reviews: MSA on Ice

The blog is dead for almost 2 months. Now is the time to revive it after long time of suffering(exams and checking exam results) and happienss(Holidays).

Let's begin with some reviews.

Review: MSA on Ice

MSA on Ice was the first ever ice-skating event organised by MSA. It was a very cold Friday night when MSA members starts to gather at Macquarie Centre (Macq Cent) around 6pm. There were around 20 MSA members who joined the event (not bad for the first ever organised event).As usual there are some late comers and some who came on time. I guess there are people who forgot they are in Australia and still follow "Malaysia Time".

After entering the Ice-Skating Rink, everyone had to choose and wore the not so comfortable ice-skating shoes. They are so big and heavy.Then the fun begins. The atmosfere was very nice since lights were off and there was DJ making some music. The atmosfere was similiar to a dance party.

A lot of MSA members were first timers so they had a lot of pain and fun, i guess. The atmosfere were filled with laughter (both laughting at people who fell down and laughting because people enjoy themselve). There are people so are very good at ice skating too. One of them can even skate on one leg (check the photos).

2 hours later, we everyone have to leave and we went home with new experiences and new friends.

Here's some photos to share:

The dark atmosphere of the skating rink.

The old & experienced skaters teaching the new & unexperienced Skater to skate

Say good bye to Holiday!

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone had a lot of fun during the holidays.


Happy days sure fly away very fast. By the end of next week, everyone will have to go to classes again. I hate to say it but Uni is coming back again. That means tutorials, assignments and tests are all coming back soon.

As you may or may not know, the first week of Uni is all Diversity Week (the name is very fansy , i think). Basically, that's the time when the Court Yard is filled with stores and people. Almost every student group will be having stall to promote their club. Of course, MSA will have one store too.


Just drop by to say Hi. Remember to bring your friends who haven't joined MSA to the stall!!! HAHAHA! Also for those who haven't got their MSA T-shirt of Sport Carnival Cert, come to the sotre and talk to us. We will sort something out.

See you at the store.



From
Lawrence
Your MSA Publisher