Great News!!! This year we are again joining "Earth Day Network" for their movement to save our planet!
Great News!!! This year we are again joining "Earth Day Network" for their movement to save our planet!
Earth Day 2012 - Mobilize the Earth
As the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day approaches, people are becoming frustrated with the failure of governments to take any steps toward protecting and preserving the environment. The Earth Day 2012 campaign is designed to provide people with the opportunity to unite their voices in a call for a sustainable future and direct them toward quantifiable outcomes, using vehicles such as petitions, the Billion Acts of Green® campaign, and events.
Waterfall Survivors is all in for this again for the 4th year!!!
THEME "MOBILIZE THE EARTH"
The campaign aims for 500 participants to create another historical moment for Waterfall Survivors at the scenic natural heritage at Templer's Park, Selangor
Registration & Payment dateline: 15th April 2012
OUR EVENT PARTNER:
OUR SUPPORTS:
Selangor Forestry Department
Majlis Perbandaran Selayang
OUR SPONSORS:
HyperGear, World Of Sports, Teva, Bacfree, Sony Malaysia, Garmin
OUR CAMPAIGN OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERS:
Travelution
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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 royyie@waterfallsurvivors.com.my or contact Royyie at 010 3666 240 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.blogspot.com/2012/02/earth-day-2012-mobilize-earth-save-our.html
For more information on registration, please contact Alvin Loh – 012- 674 6127.
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
Amazing 3R Race (a game activity with prizes by our sponsors to keep you busy while waiting for the event to start!)
0900- Opening speech by the Emcee
0910- Welcome speech
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
1200 - Amazing 3R Race (a game activity with prizes by our sponsors to keep you busy if your group finish cleaning early)
1300- Lunch break (Provided)
Free & Easy
1330 Start Collecting Goody Bags and Certificates
1430- 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 awareness initiative at the scenic natural heritage at Templer's Park 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, a certificate of participation, and goodies bag by our sponsors. Breakfast and Lunch
6. Do I get an event T-Shirt on that day?
To Support our environmental theme, we are not going to print T-Shirt for the campaign. Less production.. less emission = less heat! Wear a BLUE T-Shirt!!! Our theme colour is BLUE! However if you like to get a Waterfall Survivors' T-Shirt as a souvenir, you could purchase 1 at our counter.
7. Where will be the bus transfer?
The bus will be at Tesco Mutiara Damansara (N 3° 9.560', E 101° 36.778')
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. What is in the goodies bag?
A surprise!
11. 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.
12. 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 - BLUE!
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
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. What are the groups?
One group will be responsible for cleaning of the event venue and along river, while another group will go around educating and creating awareness to the public.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. What time will it finish?
We are scheduled to wrap-up by 2.30pm – 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 3pm. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.com.my and we will reply you soon.
Looking forward to see you on 22nd April 2012!!!
For more information, please contact:
Sponsorship: Herbert Wong - 019-982 4328 or herbert@waterfallsurvivors.com.my
Dominic Koo - 016-323 0230 or dom@waterfallsurvivors.com.my
Media: Cindy Ho (Secretary) – 016 375 8235 or cindy@waterfallsurvivors.com.my
Treasurer: Nicholas Tan - 014-6303999 or nic@waterfallsurvivors.com.my
Participant Registration: Alvin Loh - 012-674 6127 or alvin@waterfallsurvivors.com.my
Ad-Hoc Committee Registration: Lee Yee Yee 012-6706 490 or yeeyee@waterfallsurvivors.com.my
