Interim Report for 2019-2020
Extension & YES
David Lua, ASD-Extension & YES
1. Specific Goals during the term
- AP's Target - 16 new clubs
→ Five new clubs chartered - SEA Region 3; Sri Lanka 1; and Taiwan 1. Except for Taiwan Region, the other 4 clubs are EBB clubs.
- To encourage regions to appoint RSD-Extension
→ Discussion is in place to charter a club in Indonesia, another new territory.
- Provide assistance to regions on extension
→ Added 2 new countries into the Area, namely, Nepal & Pakistan - To publicise YES to Regions
→ NZ is working on reviving Nelson Club in NZ.
2. Measures to be taken to achieve the above mentioned goals
- To email RDs urging appointment of RSD-Extn and YES;
→ Except for AU and Sri Lanka RD, I have not heard from others. - To request RDs to set goals for Extension and YES
→ Received extension information from Philippines through ASD CS Paul Lim. - To encourage applications for YES Funding
→ Would like to see RDE's commitment to YES contribution. - To work with YMCAs on extension models
→ Met with YMCA Leaders from Asia Pacific Alliance at the APAY General Assembly in Sendai in Sep 2019. - To attend APAY Exco Meeting in Mar 2020
→ Planning to attend APAY Exco Meeting in HK in Mar 2020
3. Achievements made
| New Club | Sponsor |
|---|---|
| Lumbini, Nepal | Island East, HK |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | Trivandrum, India |
| Kathmandu Valley, Nepal | Chiangmai Club, TH |
| Karachi, Pakistan | Colombo Club, SLK |
| Pingtun-Wandan | Kaohsiung-The Port |
| To be chartered on 22/02/2020 | |
| YMC of Clark Ark, PH | Kyoto Tops, JER & RAHA PH |
4. Challenges
Responsiveness and commitment of RDs are critical to achieving the goals.
Many RDs do not share on their efforts, if any, in extension. This lack of communication makes it very difficult for ASDs to report on the achievements of the Area.
Planning to attend APAY Exco Meeting in HK in Mar 2020.
Will publicise financial support available from IHQ for extension.
Will be encouraging Regions to submit their application for YES Funding.
5. Future Activities Planned
Will be circulating information on new clubs chartered during the service year.
Planning to attend APAY Exco Meeting in HK in Mar 2020.
Will publicise financial support available from IHQ for extension.
Will be encouraging Regions to submit their application for YES Funding.
6. Additional Comments
More time should be made available for discussion on extension during MYM.
MYM should address the issue of RDs failure in communication. AEOs should explore ways to help weak RDs.
7. Motions To Be Considered By MYM
A Motion to be considered for YES contributions be made mandatory. The quantum per club/member be discussed and a consensus obtained during MYM.