Bringing joy to ten deserving families
Inner Wheel Club of Alor Setar
12 May 2023
Beads of perspiration poured down their necks as members of IWC AS worked tirelessly to get the hall ready for a special event. The day was 12 May 2023 and the birthday of President Tunku Zamharir (TZ). Members decided to celebrate this day by giving one month’s provisions and home essentials to 10 families carefully chosen by the Chairman of the Padang Lembu Estate Association near Gurun.
At 5.00 pm, the selected recipients arrived and were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by the members as well as fluttering balloons and IWC AS bannerettes. They were then given a briefing on what IWC AS does. The recipients were invited to join the members of the Club to wish President TZ a joyous birthday as she blew the candles and cut the cake which was shared with everyone together with drinks and biscuits. This was followed by the presentation of the provisions to the absolute delight of the 10 families.
Yes, the heat was sweltering and the temperature hovered precariously at around 38 degrees Celsius but the rays of the sun that shone down so mercilessly only added to the warmth, spirit and gaiety that epitomised this special event.
As the recipients left the hall, members sank their tired heat-struck bodies into available chairs and enjoyed iced drinks which one member quickly purchased from a nearby shop. Everyone agreed that this was a most heart-warming and fulfilling day – something that the Club should think about doing more frequently.
Yes, the Club is very conscious of the ideals of Inner Wheel regarding personal service. What a WORK WONDERS way to go.
~ Shantha Pillai