Wibowo
from KGCCs in Medan ( Medan English Society #50), Paulus from Waikabubak
(Stella Maris #38.) and Abi from Jombang (Excellent Club #26) participated
in the ceremony by giving a brief presentation about the role of
KGRE in the activities of their respective clubs. They had each
won the trip to Bali as a part of a KGCC competition announced in
‘THE POUCH’ bulletin last January.
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'A big thank to all KGRE staff. Our club, MESS, KGCC #050 was
one of the three winning clubs and I got the first big chance
representing our club members coming to Bali helping and supporting
the re-launch of KGRE new office in Jalan Sesetan. The beauty
of Bali captivated me and I dared to say," Bali is truly
Indonesia" I arrived at the Ngurah Rai Airport on Thursday
evening at 20. 30, Cok, one of the KGRE staff picked me up and
dropped me off the hotel by taxi and I thanked her to wait for
me patiently.
At the hotel, I met other three club
members, Pak Paulus from Flores and Hakim with his student
from Jombang. I was excited meeting those three guys since it
was nearly impossible without the assistance of KGRE, most importantly,
Ogi and others who had arranged everything. The next morning,
we went to KGRE new office by a taxi. There, we discussed anything
for Saturday's event with Pak Kevin and Ogi. We saw Alwi, Darmika,
and Cok were also busy doing some decorations together with other
club members from Bali who helped them as well.
Then, On Saturday, I got the first turn coming forward delivering
my speech after the Deputy of Australian Ambassador, Mr. Peter
Rowe. I was actually a bit nervous since the meeting attended
by many VIPs. But I dared myself and said, "It's the show
time!" There was no more stage-fright when I saw most of
the attendees' faces were so friendly and curious waiting for
my speech. I did it well and once again, I thanked KGRE and AusAid
who have been our good friends helping us improve our English.
"Good Neighbors Make Good Friends".
WIBOWO
MESS, KGCC #050 |
