Empowering Community Through Persatuan Buddhis Melaka (Malacca Buddhist Association) Initiatives

The Persatuan Buddhis Melaka (Malacca Buddhist Association) has a rich history dating back to 1920, with a membership exceeding 3000 individuals. The association focuses on community involvement, with various initiatives like the Suvarnamitra Circle and The Catalyst program aiming to provide support to the elderly and those in need. By mobilizing volunteers and coordinating clusters, the association strives to make a positive impact in locations such as Bukit Katil, Ayer Keroh, and Ujong Pasir. Additional volunteers are sought for continued program success.

• Community empowerment
• Persatuan Buddhis Melaka
• Volunteer recruitment
• Suvarnamitra Circle
• Support programs

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1. PERSATUAN BUDDHIS MELAKA (MALACCA BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION) (SECK KIA EENH) 1920 - 2016

2. MEMBERSHIP! MORE THAN 3000! WHO ARE THE REGULARS? WHERE ARE THE MAJORITY?

8. SKE SUVARNAMITRA SKE OR SUVARNAMITRA SKE SUVARNAMITRA CIRCLE OR OR SKE SUVARNAMITRA SKE SUVARNAMITRA

9. Loneliness In the Kitchen SKE SUVARNAMITRA The sick and in hospital Transport Support

10. THE CATALYST - comprises the core members as coordinators - two members from the catalyst to coordinate one cluster - each cluster can have certain number of volunteers - if cluster is too big, can form sub-clusters CLUSTERS - for a start, nine clusters are indentified - identify at least five elders in the each cluster - recruit volunteers to help out

11. BUKIT KATIL AYER KEROH BUKIT BERUANG DUYONG BATU BERENDAM CATALYST UJONG PASIR CHENG KLEBANG BANDAR HILIR

12. THE CATALYST A whatsapp group has been created. So far, the group remains strong but certainly more volunteers are required. These are some of the people who are in the group: 1. Bro. Tay Giap Beng 2. Bro. Alfred 3. Bro. Eddie Teo 4. Bro. James Lee 5. Bro. Lim Boon Chee 6. Bro. Loh Chun Chong 7. Bro. Micheal Seow 8. Bro. Mike Lee 9. Bro. Tan Ching Hua 10. Sis. Koot Siew Man 11. Sis. Sophia 12. Sis. Metta Ham 13. Sis. Lilli Lee 14. Sis. Jasmine Kerk 15. Sis. Annie Khoo 16. Sis. Ang Siew Kien 17. Sis. Kate Neo We need MORE volunteers!!! If each cluster has FIVE volunteers, we will have already at least 45 volunteers (nine clusters). If each cluster can identify FIVE elders, we will have 45 happy elders!

13. For a start 1. Help SKE to mobilize the members by looking into the data base those staying in the respective cluster. 2. Identify and recruit volunteers. 3. Identify suvarnamitras in the cluster. 4. Draw up plan and look into logistic to keep the cluster dynamic and sustainable Activities 1. Monthly home visits, cheering up and fellowship 2. Provide transport to attend temple activities, especially on Sundays 3. Conduct religious activities like simple and short walking and sitting meditation 4. Provide transport to doctors and the grocers 5. Regular contact through whatapps, internet and the handphone 6. Visit the sick at home or the hospital

14. Main Hospitals in Melaka BUKIT KATIL AYER KEROH Pantai Hospital, Ayer Keroh BUKIT BERUANG General Hospital, Pringgit BATU BERENDAM Putra Hospital, Pengkalan Rama CHENG UJONG PASIR DUYONG Hospital Makhota, Melaka Raya BANDAR HILIR Oriental Hospital, Klebang KLEBANG

15. I wonder Auntie so and so wants a lift to the temple!