Int'l 1st Vice President Kajit (KJ) Habanananda- 4/12/1997 - 7/12/1997

Lions International 1^st Vice President Kajit Habanananda’s 
Visit to District 308B (4-7 December 1997)

LIONS AND LIONESSES WELCOMING

INT'L 1ST VP KAJIT 'KJ' HABANANANDA - 4/12/1997

The Lions of District 308B were indeed honoured to have the International First Vice President Kajit Habanananda as its special guest. Fondly known as “KJ” in the LCI circle, he arrived at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport on 4/12/1997 at 9.00pm. An entourage of Lions from Selangor and other states rolled out a red carpet welcome and checked him into the plush Imperial Hotel at KLCC.

On the following day, PCC Dr. Chin YH and some Lions buddies had breakfast with KJ. Later, they ‘teed-off’ a round of golf at the KL Golf & Country Club as KJ was known to be an avid golfer. An excellent way of getting to know Kajit.

The official programme started with a ‘Meet the Lions Session’ over tea. Many areas of Lionism were discussed and queries were duly answered by KJ. A press conference ensued after this session.

DIALOGUE WITH LIONS AND LIONESSES

The conference allowed the Lions’ fraternity to gain extra mileage in highlighting their movement’s noble contributions to society. Members of the press were also very impressed with the wit and easy going manner of the Lions 1^st Vice President. KJ, who hailed from Bangkok, has always stressed the necessity and importance of community service and fellowship through club activities as well as a close support for the Lions Clubs International Foundation. He was a recipient of the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest and most prestigious award presented by LCI for noteworthy service. In fact, KJ rose to the pinnacle of LCI hierarchy as its President in 1998!

PRESS CONFERENCE WITH LOCAL MEDIA

A gala banquet was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Imperial Hotel in Kajit’s honour. Some 250 Lions and Lionesses were in attendance. Thirteen proud Lions received the prestigious Melvin Jones Plaque from KJ.  He also did a digital launch of the District 308B Home Page, allowing us access to the four corners of the world. Soon after, the Lions had an enjoyable time chatting and taking photos with the genial 1^st VP. The event ended just before midnight.

BANQUET RECEPTION

Speech by Organizing Chairperson Wong Chooi Chen

A Toast 

A Toast 

A Toast

 A speech

LAUNCHING DISTRICT 308B HOMEPAGE

PRESENTATION OF MELVIN JONES FELLOWS

IPDG Leong A Sam giving a Vote of Thanks

Organising Committee

The following day, Lion Kajit was off again for more golf at the Bukit Kiara Golf and Country Club. In the evening, PID Dato’ Douglas Lee hosted a private dinner in his honour at the Bankers’ Club, Kuala Lumpur.

On the final day, Lion Kajit was treated to a sumptuous ‘Bak Kut Teh’ breakfast at the famous Imbi Road outlet; thereafter, our entourage escorted him to the airport to bid him “Sawadee krap”.  

The function was organized by Region 6 Chairman Wong Chooi Chen and her hard working committee. The programme was elaborate and fulfilled LCI’s objective to the T while allowing KJ to relax and partake in his favourite past-time.