WOMEN SYMPOSIUM / SHOWCASE
The Lions Clubs of Johore Bahru will be organizing a Women Symposium to create public awareness for the needs for community services and at the same time address some of the fundamental needs of single mothers. The symposium, entitled “Empowering Women” will be held on January 24, 2010 from 1p.m. to 6 p.m. at Grand Paragon Hotel, Johore Bahru. The event is being sponsored by the Lions Clubs of District 308 B1.
The symposium is free and open to the public. Prominent speakers include Yang Berhormat Hajjah Dr. Robia and Lions International Director, Hajjiah Ellis Suriyati and Past Council Chairman Albert Tan.
During the symposium, attendees will be invited to participate in a workshop whereby amongst others, an exercise will be conducted to evaluate and identify needs of the less fortunate community. In addition to a makeover and grooming workshop which is the highlight of the event, there will be booths showcasing the Lions Clubs community services and projects and other service partners. Lots of prizes await the lucky winners at the end of the program.
From the result of the symposium the 21 Lions Clubs in Johore Bahru hope to implement a program to meet some of the pressing community needs discussed by the event participants.
The Lions Clubs is a humanitarian service Club that has been active in the community for more than 90 years. Its program includes Renal Centre, Eye Clinic, Down Syndrome Centre, Autistic Centre etc.
Registration closes on January 10, 2010. For registration, please contact the following:-
