Yes folks, it is that time of the year again. Once more, the KL Bar Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) is proud to showcase its annual Charity Nite. This year will be different from the previous years. Whilst, there may be no KL Bar Idol finals this year, but in its place, the YLC has lined up an exciting and rocking battle royale for you.
I am now happy to announce the KL Bar YLC’s Battle of the Bands 2008!This year, on Friday, June 27 2008 at SaVanh Too, Plaza Mont Kiara, we will have the good fortune of being entertained by 5 very promising bands. Yes, amongst us we have our own talented rockers and bluesmen.
Lawyers and friends of all walks of life and practice will come together to raise money for charity. Before I introduce the bands, let me say a few things about the charity that we have adopted this year. The Home that we have adopted this year is the Persatuan Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Klang Selangor.
It has been the YLC’s tradition to adopt homes that aid children and/or the disabled. Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-kanak Cacat Klang, Selangor (the “Home”) is a tax-exempt shelter for children who are physically handicapped, mentally retarded, deaf, dumb, autistic and/or suffering from Down’s syndrome. To attend to the daily needs of these special needs children, the Home provides specialized medical treatment and also sends these children to special schools. These children are also taught skills to enable them to be more independent and interactive as they head towards becoming adults. The Home currently shelters 68 children with the youngest being a 2 year old boy who unfortunately suffers from Down’s syndrome and from bone cancer. Monthly administration and operation costs of the Home run up to a substantial amount of approximately RM31,950.00.
The KL YLC hopes to raise as much cash as possible for the Home. Now, as promised, announcing the Bands.
The motley 5 that came forward this year in the name of charity are:
1. Joe Latex and the Rubbertappers – a seasoned band featuring Izral Khairy, Tze, and Fahri Azzat;
2. Malayan Borneo Grasscutter Ninja Union Quartet – a mass hysteria band featuring Fareez Jinnah and his Ninjas, whoever they may be;
3. Taiko Tai and the Ringtones – a pop - rock band helmed by Lai Chee Hoe and includes Darren Teo and Tan Cheong Leong
4. Will Sing for Petrol – a fiery band led by Mohd Ashraf Abdul Jabar and comprising of Kelvin Ng and Ong Yu Jien, lawyers from Raja Daryll & Loh; and finally5. Its OK to Adjourn – a rhythmic band featuring Mark Ho, Isa Aziz and the evergreen Dennis Appaduray
The winner, of course, will be determined, by the highest amount of donations collected and will be crowned at about 10.45 pmIn addition to the 5 bands, the crowd will be entertained to an opening act and a closing act by the 2 KL Bar Idol finalists last year!All members and their friends are encouraged to attend this year’s Charity Nite.
Details of the event are as follows:Price: RM30 nett (inclusive of food (including vegetarian options) and 2 alcoholic or non- alcoholic drinks)Time: Doors open from 7 pm onwards until lateTickets can be purchased from the KLBC Secretariat (ask for Rajan - 603-2693 3585 or email klbc@klbar.org.my)Alternatively, you can make a personal donation to the Home itself. Please make your cheques payable to ‘Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee’ with the name of the Home on the reverse side of the cheque.
If the previous editions are anything to by, this will truly be a night to be remember. Not wanting to be outdone by each other, the bands, I am told, are furiously practicing and have promised to ensure that it will be an explosive occasion. So, in the words of David Gilmour, “no more turning away”, come support the best of us in action. Make it a night to remember, all in the name of charity!Meanwhile, the Battle Rages On…
HR Dipendra
Chair
Young Lawyers Committee
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