SNH Bulletin – Issue 2, 2 March 2009
NEWS FROM ST. NICHOLAS' HOME PENANG
1. Prostate Screening for Blind Men
On Saturday, 21st February 2009, 35 blind men over the age of 50 participated in the prostate screening at General Hospital Penang. This project was organized by Society for the teachings of Sadhu Vaswani, Penang in collaboration with the Urology Department of the hospital. The contingent from St. Nicholas comprised 22 participants and 6 escorts headed by Mr. Azhar bin Hassan. The other 13 were from Silver Jubilee Home, Penang Home and Penang Than Hsiang Welfare Home. The event was officiated by the state Deputy Director of Health. The programme started with registration at 8.00 a.m., followed by press conference, breakfast, screening and ended with lunch at 12.30 p.m. The screening involved medical interview, checking blood pressure, blood test as well as scanning of urination and bladder. About half the participants were advised by the doctor to return for follow up appointments.
2. ISO Refresher Course
18 staff members underwent ISO training on 23rd and 24th February 2009. The purpose of the course was to enhance understanding of ISO 9001:2008 and to enable effective application of its requirements at St. Nicholas' Home. Through the implementation of ISO 9001 system, the Home expects to provide effective and efficient services to the blind.
3. Forum on Disability Act
A group of 14 participants headed by Ms.Kavitha Devi attended a forum on the Disability Act on 28th February 2009 at Spastic Centre Penang. The forum was convened by Majlis Kebajikan Kanak-kanak Malaysia . During the forum from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., a panel of three persons explained the provisions of the act and responded to questions from the floor.
4. Professionally Accountable Practice Review Workshop
The Malaysian Association of Social Workers organised a workshop on professionally accountable practice review on 28th February 2009, from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., at Than Hsiang Mitra, Bayan Baru. Two members of our staff, Ms. Jayah and Mr. Wan Ibrahim, participated in the workshop.
5. ICDL Course
In response to queries, here is a bit more information.
The ICDL course consists of seven modules with external certification. Lessons on screen reader (Window-Eyes) and typing is being taught but not as part of the modules yet. The course lasts for six months.
For ICDL course information or registration, please write to ICDL@snh.org.my.
6. A Tribute to Gren
Mr. Grenville, an old Nicolite, passed away following a sudden heart attack on 5th December 2008 at age 57. In keeping with his wishes, his family and friends are organizing a fund-raising project to build a music studio at St. Nicholas' Home.
You may read more about it at the following:
News of "A Tribute to Gren" on Maly Mails -
http://www.mmail.com.my/A_tribute_to_Gren.aspx
News of "A Tribute to Gren" on NST -
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/Features/20090226181306/Article/indexF_html
We understand that he studied at St. Nicholas Primary School during early 1960's. He was active in the school band; appointed as prefect in 1965 and became the school captain in the following year.
We would like to know more about him – his school days activities, achievements, etc. If anyone of you remembers him, please share with us.
7. Character First! Workshop
We are hosting the Character First! Workshop for all the northern charitable NGOs at our Tunku Hall.
Date: 11th & 12th March 2009
Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Venue: St. Nicholas' Home, Penang
No. 4, Jalan Bagan Jermal , 10250 Penang
Fee: Only RM130 per person!
Please see attachments for flyer and registration form.
For more information, please call: Ms Yvonne at +604 229 0800
or email to: characterfirst@snh.org.my
"People are Hired for their Skills and Fired for their Behavior!" - John M. Beane
Register now to ensure your participation.
8. Prayer Request for Mrs Thiru
Pat (Mrs Thiru), nee Johnson, ex-teacher of St. Nicholas, needs another emergency operation (the third) today. If it does not work, nothing else the surgeon can do. Her brain not responding.
From: Mavis Campos
9. Epitaph for Benjamin Ampulardon by Godfrey Ooi
Benjamin passed away on Sunday, March 1st 2009 at age 58 due to renal failure. He will always be remembered by his friends as "the Gifted Guitarist".
Indeed, his talents as pianist, organist and guitarist became obvious when he was a student at St. Nicholas School for the blind in the 1960's. He formed the first band of blind musicians in Penang in 1964 which became well known as the "ever popular Junior Jets" from Penang to Taiping.
In Kuala Lumpur he served as the first leader of the MAB Band in the 1970's which performed for many schools and service clubs as far as Johor and Kelantan. Besides being a leading musician in certain church musical groups, he also played in a number of pubs and joints in Penang and K.L., including the Cotton Club and the Shabas Club.
For many years towards the end of his life, he was the almost indispensable guitarist for the Happy Carollers, a group of blind persons which brought Christmas cheer to many families all over the Klang Valley .
Truly, Benjamin's talents and contributions are deeply appreciated by all who know him. We thank God for his life and musical gifts and pray for his continued abundant blessings in the life hereafter.
Amen.
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