Invitation Letter - 9th ACWW Area Conference

Dear Fellow Members

I have sent letters of invitation to the 9th ACWW Area Conference Kuantan, Pahang by registered post to all member societies on Monday. These letters of invitation include registration forms and tentative programs. Those who do not receive their registered letters within a week, please contact me or the organizing committee.

Please check your mail.

Best wishes

Hjh Shamsiah Abd Latif

Sample of Invitation Letter, Registration Form & Tentative Program

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Area Conference Venue, Accomodation & Fees

Kuantan, the capital city and main administrative center of the state of Pahang Darul Makmur, lies on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 170 miles east of Kuala Lumpur - the capital city of Malaysia - and 215 miles north of Singapore.

It is situated on the banks of the Kuantan river mouth, facing the South China Sea. This town is the gateway to the delightful east coast states of West Malaysia.

Populated mainly by the Malays, Chinese and Indians, you will also find in the outskirts, communities of the indigenous people (known as "Orang Asli" in Malaysia), some living the modern way while others maintaining their traditional lifestyle.

Getting There

By Car

Kuantan is about 3 - 4 hours drive by car from Kuala Lumpur or if you coming from Singapore, you can take the scenic coastal road from Johor Bahru to Mersing passing through Kuala Rompin and Pekan and then up north to Kuantan.

By Bus and Taxi

There are many express bus services operating from Singapore and from all major Northern and Southern Malaysian towns to Kuantan. The fares cost less than RM50.00 (US$1.00 = Around RM3.70) depending on the standard of the coaches and distances travelled.

Taxi services are also available from the Southern most city of Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur and all major towns for slightly more fare.

By Air

If you prefer to fly, it will be just around 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport, a modern airport located about 15 km away from Kuantan town.

The Government owned Malaysia Airlines (MAS) operates daily flights to and from Kuala Lumpur airport.

By Train

Well. very sorry, you can't, not directly. Although the KTM trains from the north and south criss-cross Peninsular Malaysia, there unfortunately dont't go to Kuantan.

Conference Venue, Accomodation & Fee

Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort

Hyatt Regency Resort is a luxury hotel on the beachfront of Teluk Cempedak, just three miles north of Kuantan is the official venue of the conference. The traditional kampong (Malaysian Village) designed provides first-class accommodation with panoramic views of the South China Sea. This hotel provides a selection of restaurants, pools with poolside bars, tennis courts and the Kuantan Spa Bayou.

Registration and Accomodation Fees

The conference registration fee is a package of a full board accomodation and conference fee per person (Twin Sharing) will be :

5 days and 4 nights will be USD 250

4 days and 3 nights will be USD 230

Please send the completed registration Form together with the Conference Fee to:

"PERTUBUHAN PERKUMPULAN PEREMPUAN (WI) NEGERI PAHANG"

BANK A/C : as stated in the Registration Form dated 17 February

as soon as possible before/on 14 April 2009.

To

The Secretary Of The Organizing Committee

B28, Lorong IM 8/33, Taman Mahkota Putra,

Bandar Mahkota, 25300 Kuantan,

Pahang, Malaysia.

HP No: +601 9986 3457 & Fax No: +609 572 9669

Email: hamimah.karim@gmail.com

Letter of Invitation, Registration Forms and tentative program of the conference are attached in the newsletter.

Change Of Venue For Area Conference

I am pleased to inform the above conference is confirmed to be held in Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia, and not in Johor Bahru as I mentioned in the previous newsletter. I am sorry about the changed of venue due to unforseen circumstances.

I would like to thank MAWAR of Johor for the preparation that they have made towards this conference and I would like to say thanks to WI of Pahang who is prepared to host this conference in short notice.

The Area Conference For SEA and FE with the theme "WOMEN WORLDWIDE - THE VOICE OF TODAY" is from 9 - 12 May 2009 inclusive.

On behalf of the orginizing committee, I'm taking this opportunity to invite ACWW members to the conference.

More details will be posted in my blog. Right now I am sorting out all documents such as letter of invitations, draft programmes, registration form which are due to be posted in a few days time.

If you need more information you can also email me at eshaml@hotmail.com or leave you message at my chatting box.

Three Ladies From SEA

The World President Of ACWW

Dato' Ursula Goh

2007 - 2010

(Sarawak Federation of Women Institute, Malaysia)

The ACWW Area President Of South East Asia and Far East
Mrs Hajah Shamsiah bte Abd Latif
2007 - 2010
(Women's Institute Of Brunei Darussalam)

Member of ACWW's United Nation Committee
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Azizah Of Pahang
2007 - 2010
(Women's Institute of Pahang, Malaysia)

ACWW SEA and FE Member Countries

ACWW South East Asia and Far East Member Societies By Countries

(Updated)

Brunei Darussalam

Women's Institute of Brunei Darussalam

P.O.Box 1255, Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8672, Brunei Darussalam

Tel No: +6738753553 & Fax No: +6734220353

Email: eshaml@hotmail.com

Contact Person:

Hajah Shamsiah binti Abdul Latif

ACWW Area President for South East Asia and Far East

China

The National Welfare Association Of Shenyang

3rd Floor Family Welfare Building

Shenyang Hun Hue National Econ & Technological Dev Zone

Zue Wang 110117, Peoples Republic of China

Email: piaoyuexing2001@yahoo.co.kr

Contact Person:

Mrs Piao Yue Xing

New China Link Agency

JiSheng Lou, Ankang Lu, Zhenning County,

Guizhou, 561200 Peoples Republic Of China

Tel No: 0086 853 6220966 & Fax No: 0086 853 6225115

Email: newchinalink@yahoo.com

Contact Person:

Thomas Li

Indonesia

Persatuan Wanita Republik Indonesia (PERWARI)

No 1, Jalan Menteng Raya, 35 Jakarta Pusat 10340,

Republik Indonesia

Email: jumisamosir@yahoo.com

Contact Person:

Mrs Jumi Samosir

Malaysia

National Association Of WI's Malaysia

No 2, Jalan Lembah 5/2, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,

Peninsular Malaysia

Sarawak Federation Of WI's

P.O.Box 724, 93714 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Tel No: +6082-244015 & Fax No: +6082-237395

Email: sfwi@myjaring.net

PEWASA

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Tel No : +6016 8107083

Email: hasnah47@hotmail.com

Contact Person:

Puan Hajah Hasnah Harvey

Sabah Nurses' Association (SANA)

P.O.Box 448, Tanjung Aru 88858, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Email: romi@hotmail.com / romi@tm.net.my

Contact Person:

Ms Bibi Florina Abdullah

Women's Institute of Pahang

No B28, Lorong IM 8/33, Taman Mahkota Putra, Bandar Indera

Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia.

Tel No: +609 572 9666 / +6019 986 3457 & Fax No: +609 572 9668

Email: hamimah.karim@gmail.com

Contact Person:

Datin Hajah Hamimah binti A. Karim

Majlis Wanita Johor (MAWAR)

Secretary General

888 Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Contact Person:

Raja Aubidah Raja Abd Rashi

South Korea

International Social Welfare Association Of Korea (INC.)

630-12, Yongdam 2-Dong, Jeju Si, 690-600 / P.O.Box 4, Jeju Do,

Republic Of Korea.

Tel No: 82-064-711-0086 & Fax No: 82-064-712-9956

Email: iswak@paran.com

Contact Person:

Ms Myeong Ja Park

Philippines

Rural Improvement Clubs Of The Philippines

Agricultural Training Inst BAEx Bldg, Elliptical Road Diliman,

Quezon City, Philippines.

National Federation Of Women's Club Of The Philippines

NFWC Building, 962 Josepa Llanes, Escoda St Ermita,

Manila, Philippines.

Contact Person:

Mrs Ester T. Sta. Ana

Mongolia

Foundation Of Empowerment Of Rural Women

Executive Director

P.O.Box 674, Ulaanbaatr - 44, Mongolia

Tel No: 976-11-310788 (O) / 976-99160999 &

Fax No: 976-11-329821

Email: fundruralwomen@mongol.net

Contact Person:

B.Enkhtaivan

Sources : ACWW Feb 2009

ACWW BOARD 2007 - 2010

WORLD PRESIDENT

Dato Ursula Goh

PSBH, PBK, ABS, BBS, PPD (Gangsa)

(Malaysia)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

Mrs May Kidd, JP

(Scotland)

SECRETARY

Mrs Margaret Cadzow

(England)

TREASURER

Mrs Anphia Grobler

(South Africa)

AREA PRESIDENTS

AFRICA - EAST, WEST & CENTRAL

Mrs Emende Evelyn Nojang

(Cameroon)

AFRICA - SOUTHERN

Dr Semane Bonolo Molotlegi

(South Africa)

ASIA - CENTRAL & SOUTH

Mrs Qurratulain Ramday

(Pakistan)

ASIA - SOUTH EAST & FAR EAST

Hajah Shamsiah bte Abdul Latif

(Brunei Darussalam)

CANADA

Mrs Margaret Yetman

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN

Mrs Rose Rajbansee

(Trinidad & Tobago)

EUROPE

Mrs Merja Sitanen

(Finland)

SOUTH PACIFIC

Mrs Ruth Shanks AM

(Australia)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Mrs Louise Nichols

(Indiana)

COMMITEE CHAIRMEN

PROJECTS

Mrs Margaret Mackay

(Scotland)

PROMOTION & PUBLICATIONS

Mrs Alison Bayley

(Scotland)

UNITED NATIONS

Mrs Ingunn Birkeland

(Norway)

Sources : ACWW 2009

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The Tree of Friendship Has Been The Symbol Of ACWW Since 1977

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Associated Country Women Of The World (ACWW)

About ACWW

ACWW is the largest international organisation for rural women. It has a uniquely down-to-earth approach, offering mutual support, friendship and practical help to its members.

The organisation has a membership of nine million through its 365 Member Societies in over 70 countries.

ACWW's Aims & Objectives

TO RAISE the standard of living of rural women and families through education, training and community development programmes.

TO PROVIDE practical support to its members and help them set up income-generating schemes.

TO GIVE rural women a voice at international level through its links with UN agencies.

How it Began

LATE 19th CENTURY – rural women's groups were set up independently. Communication between groups enabled more country women to come together in friendship and work towards similar goals.

LONDON APRIL 1929 – first International Conference of Rural Women – 46 women from 24 countries attended four-day conference.

VIENNA 1930 – conference decision by the International Council of Women to form a 'Liaison Committee' of rural women's organisations.

STOCKHOLM 1933 – the committee became the Associated Country Women of the World.

How ACWW is Financed

ACWW is entirely dependent for income on annual dues paid by Member Societies and Individual Member donations. It receives no government funding.

PENNIES FOR FRIENDSHIP, donated voluntarily by members and Member Societies, are the main source of ACWW's income.

DUES (payable per annum by Member Societies and Individual Members). All categories of membership receive a copy of The Countrywoman magazine quarterly.

DONATIONS AND GRANTS are welcome to enable our valuable work to be maintained.

ACWW FUNDS

ACWW supports development programmes through these funds:

GENERAL PROJECTS FUND: Family planning initiatives, HIV/AIDS awareness, small business schemes, skill training.

WATER FOR ALL FUND: Clean water and sanitation projects providing: water tanks, bore wells, hand pumps, education and training, programmes to improve health and hygiene.

WOMEN FEED THE WORLD: Subsistence food production and co-operatives, training in farming techniques, credit savings schemes.

LADY ABERDEEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Scholarships, courses in home economics, courses in welfare and citizenship for leaders in rural communities.

ELSIE ZIMMERN MEMORIAL FUND: Advanced training in organisation and leadership.

NUTRITION EDUCATION FUND: Good nutrition, improved hygiene, food production.

The above scholarships are available only to members of ACWW organisations

ACWW South East Asia and Far East Blog was created on

8 February 2009

Sources : ACWW 2009