Deepavali Sparkles at Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya!

LCGTM and the vibrant Leos of GTMutiara Omega lit up the day with a heartwarming Deepavali celebration that truly brought the Festival of Lights to life! 

From the moment we arrived, laughter echoed through the halls. Familiar faces greeted us—children we once knew now grown tall—and many new little ones beamed with delight as they received mini toys that sparked pure wonder. 

A special stop at our beloved Lions Home Library <Lions Home Library 2011> and upgraded <Lions GTM Library 2012> turned into a creative haven! The Leos handed out festive coloring cards, and the room buzzed with artistic energy. Older children got hands-on with clay crafts, shaping oil lamps and imaginative designs that reflected the spirit of Deepavali. 

No celebration is complete without a feast! Lady Lion Saran worked her culinary magic, serving up delicious vegetarian dishes and aromatic chicken curry that warmed every heart and belly. 

Before we bid farewell, the Lions shared purple packets filled with blessings and biscuits with all residents and staff—a gesture of love, hope, and prosperity. 

It was a day of joy, connection, and meaningful service. Deepavali reminds us that light always triumphs—and together, we made it shine brighter than ever!

Reported by Organising Chairperson PP Saran.

A proud evening at LC Penang Pride’s Charter Night, where ticket sales helped fund their Back to School Project.

Our club was honoured to be invited and supported by President Justin Ong, IPP Derry Tan, and PP Mark Labrooy.

Celebrating Penang Centennial Lions Club's 15th Charter Anniversary with CP Teng, a past president of our club.  Attended by PDG Dato' Khoo KH and PP Mark Labrooy. 

BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

BOARD BRIEFS:     The following are decisions from the recent board meeting held on 14/10/2025 that were approved/adopted/endorsed.

1. The Board endorsed the LIONS GTM Marathon 2026 and appointed PDG Dato' Khoo Kay Huat to be the Organizing Chairperson. 

2. The Board endorsed our participation with LC George Town to celebrate Community Empowering Day at Island 88 on 10/1/2026. Our club, in partnership with Pantai Hospital Penang, will conduct health services. PP May Cheah, OC for Environmental Services, will have a booth to carry out our environmental project.

3. The Board approved an environmental talk at Shang Wu School on June 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM, and at St. Xavier School on the same day at 11:00 AM. PP Peter Koay will coordinate the necessary arrangements with the schools. The invited speaker, Ms. Alicia Tan, an environmentalist and marketing manager from Zantat, Zaneco, and Earthya, will deliver the talk.

4. In conjunction with CNY2026, the board approved a fundraising lunch for the elderly. OC Ln Cindy will report further at the next meeting. 

5. The Board approved PP Sam, OC Hunger Relief project, to chair the Regional Hunger Relief project to be held next year. 

6. The Board has approved to provide support to the needy family of Mdm Alameloo Ammal A/P Govindasamy (77 yo) for a year. The applicant is a widow. She was employed as a dishwasher over a decade ago. She suffers from poor memory and has even forgotten her husband's name. She mumbles that she referred to him as Muthu; he was a laborer who took on various odd jobs. Her son, Srigan (57), has not been employed for the past 20 years following a motor accident that affected his brain function, rendering him unable to think clearly. The flat she rents is in disarray, with three-quarters of the space occupied by boxes, clothing, and unused cardboard. They rely on social welfare funds for their daily meals. Occasionally, goodwillers provide them with food; otherwise, they must seek out places that offer free meals.

Leo Club Activities

GTM Omega Leo Club - Needy Family Project - 16/10/2025

One of the humanitarian initiatives aligned with LCI, a signature project of our club, serves as an exemplary model for the Leos. Today, GTMutiara Omega Leos initiated its Needy Family project, a monthly effort designed to assist those in need. They provided support to an elderly woman living alone. The Leos collected donations and effectively delivered essential items to the needy family, ensuring she knows she is not forgotten. The Leos utilized their own funds and organized fundraising activities for this purpose.

World Sight Day 11/10/2025

GTM Omega Leos carried out a Vision project at Public Market Balik Pulau, on 11.10.2025, in conjunction with World Sight Day. Leos distributed free reading glasses to 50 senior citizens in the Balik Pulau, bringing clearer vision and brighter smiles to our community! Alongside the giveaway, the Leos also shared tips on protecting eye health with the 20-20-20 rule... every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away, for 20 seconds. A simple habit to reduce digital eye strain and keep our vision strong!

8/10/2025 Hunger Relief (October)

7/10/2025 Monthly Needy Family Project (for October)

PP Joyce Cheah shared her heartfelt experience attending the Needy Family Project for October. She brought along essential food supplies to three families in need. October’s outreach was significant.

After delivering the supplies, the Lions stayed on to speak with the families, sharing moments of connection and compassion. Seeing their smiles and hearing their stories reminded us why we serve—it was deeply inspiring and reaffirmed the impact of this project. The joy we witnessed was a quiet but powerful reward. We left with full hearts, grateful to have made a difference.