PR Campaign 2017/2018 Volunteerism VI

It was the goal to bring positive impacts to the society that has led to the successful fundraising activities conducted by the Public Relations students of the PR Campaign 2017/2018 Volunteerism VI.

Following the footsteps of their seniors from the previous campaigns, five groups with their respective sub-themes, namely ‘Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)’, ‘Digital Economy’, ‘Health Services’, ‘Heritage Tourism’, and ‘Social Welfare’ conducted a series of thematic activities from October to November 2017. It aimed to raise the awareness of the society, contribute to the community, and raise funds to sustain their group activities and the upcoming events.

Collectively, the main fundraising committee also organised a Halloween party, themed ‘Ghostly Halloween’ on 19 November 2017 at the Kampar Campus. It was attended by former Department of Public Relations Head of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FAS) Pong Kok Shiong.

The party utilised eerie decorations and vivid makeups to set the Halloween atmosphere. It attracted a total of 600 participants and garnered multiple compliments. Numerous photo booths were also set up, where participants made use of the props to capture their Halloween moments, after their free makeup sessions. Entertaining performances at the party included five short dramas that depicted the gist of the five sub-themes and singing performances, which contributed to the committee’s success of raising the targeted amount.    

(First photo) Pong and Main Campaign Director of Volunteerism VI Lim Siew Sin inserting the key into the clock “Big Ben” to kick-start the party, followed by (middle photo) a souvenir presentation from Lim to Pong, and (third photo) a group photo of the five sub-group directors and sponsors  

Participants and members of the committee getting their makeup done

Top from left: Drama and dance performance
Below from left: Committee members posing for a group photo and taking ‘wefie’ after the party

Group One, with their CSR theme, organised a musical comedy titled “17.70” on 16 November 2017 at Kampar Campus. They successfully raised their targeted amount when they sold 400 tickets. Present at the musical comedy were PR Campaign Advisor and FAS lecturer Diong Fong Wei, FAS lecturer Christina Ong Sook Beng, Pong and Group One Director Lim.

The musical comedy unwrapped the tale of five 70-year old who were given the chance to return to the age of 17 once again. Along with songs, dances and interesting storyline, the musical comedy brought its spectators on a journey filled with laughter. 

Ong (centre) kick-starting the musical comedy along with Group One main committee  

Members of the group giving their best performances

All smiles after the successful musical comedy performance

Group Two with their theme ‘Digital Economy’ also brought fun to the participants at UTAR Triathlon Challenge 2017. It was organised on 26 November 2017 at the Kampar Campus Sports Complex. Present to officiate the event was Daniel Wa Wai How representing Deputy Minister of Finance Senator Dato’ Lee Chee Leong, along with Pong representing FAS Dean Dr Alia Azalea and Group Two Director Wai Nun Rong.

Before kick-starting the triathlon, Wa, in his speech, emphasised the advantages of digital economy. He mentioned that evolution with internet advancement will provide people with the opportunities to conduct their own businesses with a minimal budget.

At the triathlon challenge, participants were required to run, cycle and crawl to overcome the obstacles before reaching the finishing line. Despite feeling exhausted, participants mentioned that the overall challenge was fun and they felt proud for being able to complete the 10km challenge.

Wa (centre) kick-starting the triathlon challenge with Wai (far left) and Pong

From left: Wa and Wai doing warm-up with the participants

    
Participants completing the triathlon challenge

Group photo of Group Two committee, participants and FAS staff

Group Three with their theme ‘Health Services’ organised a “Res Med’s Futsal Tournament” on 25 November 2017 at Sports@Grand Kampar Complex. It was organised to raise the awareness of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The 19 participating teams from Perak, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan attracted 100 supporters to the event. They also had the chance to witness the Malaysian professional footballer from Malaysia U-23 national team Thanabalan Nadarajah in action.

The final round saw Perak Futsal Team playing against Fifole FT and the latter won with the result of 9-2. Fifole FT won RM1,000 cash prize, while Perak Futsal Team won RM600 cash prize, along with RM80 Grand Kampar Hotel voucher each. 

From left: Thanabalan entering the sports complex and showing off his football skills

Thanabalan (centre) presenting the prize for Best Goalkeeper to Mohd Nur Ain Bin Tukimin (left photo) and Best Player to Mohd Bazli Bin Che Sauri (right photo) while Group Three former Director Tan Yun Hong looks on

The champion Fifole FT

Organising committee, FAS staff and participants posing at the end of the tournament

Themed ‘Heritage Tourism’, Group Four’s “The Good Old Days” Old Street Market was organised on 20 November 2017 at Kampar Campus. It aimed to embark on a journey to the past. Group Three Director Julian Chin mentioned that he hoped for visitors to be able to relive the good old days and revel in nostalgia.

With the 60’s retro theme as the setting for the market, 300 students and locals were treated to a series of exciting activities and performances, such as drama, classical music, Latin dance, diabolo and the exhibition that displayed an array of antiques. Food stalls selling traditional delicacies and game booths were also set up at the premise. 

(Left photo) Pong (fourth from left) with Chin (third from right) officiating the event, followed by a souvenir presentation to Pong by Chin (right photo)

Activities of the night

FAS lecturers taking a group photo with the props

Group Four members and FAS lecturers after the successful night

Meanwhile, Group Five, with their theme ‘Social Welfare’ organised a “Men’s 3VS3 Basketball Tournament” on 11 November 2017 at the Kampar Campus Sports Complex. It successfully attracted 250 people, consisting of participants and the public.

“It was not only to raise funds for our upcoming events but to also increase awareness on the importance of soft skills among children,” said Group Five Director Lee Mei Chin. The tournament also saw the audiences enjoying the homemade food and beverages sold at the mini food carnival while giving their full support to the players.

Pong (centre) and Mei Chin (far right) posing with other UTAR staff before the tournament

Participants in action

Left: Group photo with the champion
Right: All smiles for Group Five after the successful tournament 

PR Campaign 2017/2018 Volunteerism VI will officially kick off in February 2018.