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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Save Our Waterfalls Malaysia Hari Ini TV3 22nd April 2011
Waterfalls are beautiful but extremely DANGEROUS. Only attempt with experience guides. Take Nothing but Photographs, Leave Nothing but Footprints
Interview with BFM 89.9 on 25th April 2011
Check out Joe's interview with BFM 89.9
Waterfalls are beautiful but extremely DANGEROUS. Only attempt with experience guides. Take Nothing but Photographs, Leave Nothing but Footprints
Waterfalls are beautiful but extremely DANGEROUS. Only attempt with experience guides. Take Nothing but Photographs, Leave Nothing but Footprints
Friday, April 1, 2011
EARTH DAY–SAVE OUR WATERFALLS REGISTRATION FORM.
Selangor State Park (Taman Negeri Selangor)
Sg Tua Recreational Park
GPS Coordinate: N3°18'44.92", E101°41'52.74"
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ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED! PLEASE REGISTER WALK IN ON THE EVENT DAY! THANK YOU!
FRIENDS!!!!! Another year has past... and it's EARTH DAY AGAIN!!!!
"Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children." - Native American Quote.
Let's do our bit for Mother Earth...
Waterfall Survivors will be celebrating Earth Day on 24th April 2011 and aims to get communities participate in our EARTH DAY- Save Our Waterfalls or put together actions in their own community by doing a little to contribute to Mother Nature and educate the public on the importance of preserving our natural environment for our future generations. The Save Our Waterfalls campaign by Waterfall Survivors is the society’s main project to instill civic consciousness amongst every individual. This will be the 5th MAJOR SOW campaign organized by Waterfall Survivors. This event is endorsed and supported by the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia under their new campaign - 1 Malaysia Green, 1 Malaysia Clean
The campaign aims for 500 participants to create another historical moment for Waterfall Survivors at Sg Tua Recreational Park.
OUR EVENT PARTNER: Helping Angels http://on.fb.me/i0Pa12
SPECIAL INVITED GUEST SPEAKER: Matthias Gelber http://on.fb.me/eJ6ZTM
OUR SUPPORTS:
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
Selangor Tourism Action Council
Selangor Forestry Department
Majlis Perbandaran Selayang
Jabatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia
Polis Diraja Malaysia
OUR SPONSORS:
Aeroline http://bit.ly/bxbKit
Excel Chemical Trading http://bit.ly/hCu7kN
Bacfree http://on.fb.me/h2PSSY
Atoz Computer Media Sdn Bhd http://on.fb.me/h638W0
World Of Sports http://bit.ly/f4lTPM
Teva Footwear http://on.fb.me/92UMpN
Hotelecam.com http://on.fb.me/f5AwbK
Johnson & Johnson http://jnj.com/
Lions Club http://on.fb.me/gizaaD
Maersk Malaysia Sdn Bhd http://bit.ly/88Vaq6
Hypergear http://on.fb.me/hStDRT
Poesy Design http://on.fb.me/e9WIQn
OUR CAMPAIGN OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERS
Travelution http://on.fb.me/fLiUwh
988FM http://on.fb.me/g4BKA9
SPONSORSHIP
We are looking for generous corporations for sponsorship as a part of your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Please feel free to email us at joe@waterfallsurvivors.com.my or contact Joe Yap at 019-6787460 for further details.
SOW FAQ
1. How can I participate?
You have to make the payment of RM20 per person to Maybank account 1141 9720 7860 (Yap Wei Lea) and complete the form at http://waterfallsurvivors.
2. What if I missed the payment dateline?
You are still welcomed to join us on the event day. You can register yourself on the event day, however you will need to pay RM30 as walk-in participant.
3. Can I get a refund if I end up not going?
Regrettably no refund will be made as arrangement will be made upon your confirmation of registration and payment.
4. What is the brief itinerary of the event?
0700- Gather at PETRONAS (opposite Tesco Mutiara Damansara)
0730- Last bus transfer leaving meet-up points
0800- Registration at event venue
Breakfast Provided
0900- Opening speech by the Emcee
0910- Welcome speech by WS Founder - Ms. Joe Yap
0920 - Speech by VVIP
0930- Ice Breaker and Warm-up exercise
Safety Briefing by WS committee
0945- Participants break into groups
1000- Clean-up activities start
1300- Lunch break (Provided)
988 Happy Cruiser Activities
Free & Easy
1400 Matthias Gelber Eco Inspiration Talk Series
1500 Start Collecting Goody Bags and Certificates
1600- Gather for bus transfer leaving event venue
5. What do I get?
You will get to experience a weekend contributing to the clean-up and Earth Day awareness initiative at the scenic natural heritage at Sg Tua and meeting interesting people. You will also get personal accident coverage for the event day (up to RM25,000, only for age 16-70), cleaning equipments, bus transfers from meet-up point to the waterfalls, event t-shirt, a certificate of participation, and goodies bag by our sponsors. Breakfast, Lunch and Tea Break provided
6. What if I can’t fit into the event t-shirt?
Sadly we only print the t-shirt at a size range of S to XXXL hence we apologize in advance for this inconvenience. You can still participate in preferably a white shirt, as that will be our theme color.
7. When and where can I get the event t-shirt?
The t-shirt will only be given out at the registration counter at the event venue. You will be given the size that you stated in the email, and no change will be entertained. There are toilets at the event venue for you to change into the t-shirt.
8. Where will be the bus transfer?
The bus will be at Tesco Mutiara Damansara (N 3° 9.560', E 101° 36.778')
9. Where do I park my car?
We encourage you to park inside The Curve (RM3/entry) or Tesco. Please avoid leaving valuables in the car. Parking charges for Tesco Mutiara Damansara is FOC. Please avoid leaving valuables in the car.
10. What time do I have to be at the meet-up point?
You are advised to be there by 7am. The last bus will be leaving sharp at 7.30am! We encourage participants not to drive to the event venue, as there are limited parking available.
11. What is in the goodies bag?
A surprise!
12. Can I bring children?
Yes, only if they are age 5 and above, and they should be supervised by you at all times. However those below the age of 16 will not be covered under our personal insurance policy.
13. What should I pack?
We advise you to pack light as we do not provide luggage area at the event venue. Here’s a checklist for you and your bag:
Attire: T-Shirt (provided)
Long Pants (Advisable to avoid cuts when transporting rubbish to dumpsite)
Trekking shoes or sandals
Drinking water
Light snacks, i.e. nuts, chocolate, granola bars
Extra clothing for change
Towel
Cutlery and reusable container or plate
Optional
Insect repellent
Zip lock bags for non-water resistance items
Personal medication (if necessary), i.e. inhaler
Poncho or raincoat
Camera or video
14. Do I get any food or drink?
Yes. We are providing Breakfast, Lunch & Teabreak. However, please bring your own reusable container for food, forks and spoon. Water Station will be available. Please bring your own bottle for refill.
15. Which group will I be assigned to?
You will be given your assigned colored group at the registration counter, the event staff will write your name down on the tag. The colored tag represents different groups. Parents should ensure their children are given similar colored tag.
16. What are the groups?
One group will be responsible for cleaning of the event venue and along the streets, while another group will go around educating and creating awareness to the public.
17. When do I get the certificate of participation?
You will receive it at the end of the event at the registration counter to collect your certificate.
18. Is there any professional around?
There will be certified Life Guard by Malaysian Life saving Society and certified First Aider by Malaysian Red Crescent Society on the event day. The event staff will carry a complete first aid and medical kit (any medication consumed is at user’s own risk). Officers from the Jabatan Pertahanan Awam will be on standby at event venue.
19. What time will it finish?
We are scheduled to wrap-up by 4pm – it is safe to keep yourself available from 7am to 5pm on that day, unless specify otherwise. The last bus transfer back to the meet-up points is at 4pm. Waterfall Survivors reserves the right to make modify the departure and return time at any point due to unforeseen conditions of the vehicle, road, or weather change.
20. Can I smoke or consume alcohol or take recreational drugs during the event?
You are allowed to smoke at the event venue, however kindly do so away from the crowd particularly children, as we acknowledge the risk of second-hand smokers. It is not advisable to drink any alcohol beverage or use any recreational drugs during the event. Kindly note that illicit drugs are punishable by death sentence in Malaysia under the Dangerous Drug Act 1952.
21. Anything else I should know?
You should note that clean-up at waterfalls involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our members and volunteers, we will not be held responsible for any personal injury or loss due to the action of members or volunteers which are beyond our control.
If you have any question pertaining to the information on this sheet, kindly email to enquiry@waterfallsurvivors
Looking forward to see you on EARTH DAY!
For more information, please contact:
Sponsorship: Joe Yap (President) – 019 678 7460 or joe@waterfallsurvivors.com
Media: Cindy Ho (Secretary) – 016 375 8235 or cindy@waterfallsurvivors.c
Treasurer: Nicholas Tan - 014-6303999 or nic@@waterfallsurvivors.co
Participant Registration: Lok Man Hoong - 012-3695531 or mhlok@@waterfallsurvivors.
Ad-Hoc Committee Registration: Liew Mun Tip 012-3056173 or muntip@@waterfallsurvivors
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