Ski Trip and MAD

How is everyone doing? This must be one of the most critical assignments and mid-term tests periods in the semester for many people, but don't worry and hang in there!
Anyway, it is the time for us to inform you about our

Annual MoMU Ski Trip 2010!




Every year, our MoMU Ski Trip has always been a sold out event because it is value for money and the feedback has always been positive. In continuance of our yearly tradition, our ski trip is going to one of the best ski mountains in Melbourne, Falls Creek.
You can just ask among the skiing enthusiasts and they would recommend Falls Creek over other mountains because the skiing experience there is remarkable.

So, don't hesitate and drag your friends along for an unforgettable skiing experience in Melbourne!

The details as follows:
Date: 30th July - 1st Aug (3 days & 2 nights)
Location: Falls Creek
Departure time: 1.30am from Melbourne to Falls Creek

Prices:
Early Bird Prices (sign up between 19/4/2010 - 7/5/2010):
$590 (Members)
$615 (Non-members)

Normal Prices (sign up after 7/5/2010):
$615 (Members)
$640 (Non-members)

What's included:

• Accommodation at Falls Creek Country Club (4.5 star lodge) with access to all facilities available
  
• Entrance fee
• Bus transfer
• Ski pass for 2 days (all mountain)
• 2 x 2 hours Lessons for any level
• Ski/Snowboard hire for 2 days*
• Experienced tour guide

What's not included:
Jacket & Pants hire ($45)
Jacket OR Pants hire ($35)

Why pay more? Please take note of our EARLY BIRD PERIOD to enjoy the cheapest prices available.

To sign up, just come to our MoMU table in Union House from 12pm - 2pm everyday or simply e-mail us if there is any question regarding the prices and details on group bookings.
A $300 non-refundable deposit is required upon signing up to secure your seat. Full payment should be done by 30th of May.

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We would like to do a shoutout for an event organised by our fellow Malaysian friends from MASCA.

“MAD”

MASCA ANNUAL DEBATE

MAD is an event organized BY students FOR students which aims to enrich and enlighten Malaysian students across Australia, in particular the Malaysian community here in VICTORIA!

Grab this opportunity to LISTEN to what our future Malaysian Leaders have to say about the current impending issue in Malaysia and VOICE out YOUR OPINONS and VIEWS on it!

**Audience will be given the chance to question and comment during the debate!

This year’s debate motion

“Malaysia has failed to progress since the inception of NEP”

What is NEP you wonder?

It is something that would indefinitely affect YOU as a MALAYSIAN!

To find out more about NEP, please find attached the ‘MAD Fact Sheet’ .

Date

April 24, 2010

Time

1.45 PM – 5 PM

Venue

Prince Philip Theatre, Melbourne University Carlton

(please find the Melbourne University Map attached)

**FREE Malaysian Food and Beverages will be served during the MAD

Join the MAD Facebook event page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115099671834967

or take a look at the MAD Official Website at http://mascavictoria.com/mad/

Meld Magazine

MoMU is in partnership with Meld Magazine, a local online publication catering to the international student community of Melbourne.

(Image obtained from www.meldmagazine.com.au)

Meld Magazine strives to provide the latest news on issues, local events, lifestyle and entertainment that are relevant to the lives and experiences of international students, thus keeping you, our members, in line with the broader community.

It also aims to provide media students the opportunity to explore their potential, hone their craft and build a professional portfolio as part of their early career development.

(Image obtained from www.meldmagazine.com.au, courtesy of Shaun Lee)

What's more, the magazine encourage students to be part of the publication process, thus keeping in tune with the latest and most relevant issues we face as international students.

(Image obtained from www.meldmagazine.com.au, courtesy of Aun Ngo)

You can read up on articles pertaining visa issues, recommended eateries and movie reviews on the magazine website. We have a link on the left of the blog, or alternatively you can access the magazinen at

www.meldmagazine.com.au

So do check it out, and we hope you will benefit from the publication and thus enrich your university years.

Old Town Makan and Appreciation

First of all, a big thank you to the participants of the Old Town Makan, from MoMU as well as MUMSU.

We hope you enjoyed the food prepared by our revered Moonlight Oasis Ball sponsor, Old Town Kopitiam, as well as the complimentary Chi Lounge and karaoke sessions.




(Photos courtesy of Mah Jun Yeu)

Sadly, the Old Town Makan event concludes our collaborations with MUMSU, our fellow Monash University friends, in the extremely successful and well received Moonlight Oasis Cruise Ball.


We are proud to have been given such a wondrous opportunity to work with the very capable team from MUMSU, and in the course of the collaboration we had successfully forged closer relationships among the two Malaysian student communities.

And thus, we would like to wish MUMSU current president Nicholas Lam and his equally capable committee a successful year 2010, and we look forward to more opportunities to work together.

COME RIDE THE WAVES THIS EASTER!

No plans for easter? Why not join us for a mini trip to Anglesea and learn how to surf!

We're organizing a surfing trip this easter break! For the price of $90, you get to join us on a day trip to the beaches at Anglesea; the price inclusive of transportation, wet suits, and surfing lessons. And who knows, you may even come back with more than the fun and the experience, like say....







a gay lifeguard?



Or a chick!

That is if I don't get to her first. Ha!

Details of event are as follow:

Date: 9th April 2010 (Friday) DAY TRIP
Departure Time: Early Morning (TBC)
Return time: Latest 10pm

Price: $90 members, $95 non-members


*Prices inclusive of wet suit hire, 2 surfing sessions (morning and afternoon) with lessons and transportation.

We only have 18 seats available, so sign up asap by emailing your name and membership number to momumomu@gmail.com.

Registration closes on 2nd of April 2010.

TREASURE HUNT

First off, thanks a million for your participation in the BBQ last Sunday. The turnout was just awesome!

Some pics of the events (courtesy of Jun Yeu):

To the winners of Hoytz movie tickets from the ice-breaking games, Congratulations!


To the others who participated, don't be dishearten. Your enthusiasm was very much appreciated, and we assure you there will be plenty of choices to give it another go :D

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Next up, The Annual Treasure Hunt!

Date: 21st March (Sunday)
Time: 12-3pm
meeting Point: North Court, Union House

And as ever, the event is free to all participants. And the prizes bigger than ever. So round up your mates, five or six for an ideal team, and get awed by a glimpse of Melbourne as you had never experienced!

And for those of you new to the city, don't even for a moment think you're wayy off the winning strike. Knowing Melbourne will only give you the minimal advantage (winks*). So give it a go, since it's free, what have you got to lose?

You can register for the event at our table duty, Monday-Friday, 12-2pm. Registration closes on Friday 2pm.

Please note that you are allowed to swap participants, but withdrawal from event will lead to a loss of deposit.

For more information, don't hesitate to drop in at our table duty.


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The sale of early bird tickets for Old Town Makan ends this week.

(Please note that early bird tickets are subjected to availability)

Starting next week, we'll be selling tickets at normal prices.

You can now purchase your tickets at the table duty.

Please note that event venue will be the Old Town Kopitiam on Little Bourke St and NOT the new Old Town Mamak at QV.

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Last but not the least, a shout out to all members:

Upon signing up, you are entitled to:

- A Chilli Cafe VIP Card
- A ChilliPadi Gift Voucher
- A Coconut House 10% Supper Voucher
- A 30 minutes free immigration consultation voucher

If you had not received any of these, do drop in at the table duty and pick it up.

And to those who signed up at the pre-departure briefing:

As one of the first 200 members to sign up, you have been reserved a gift bag containing vouchers and freebies from our sponsors. Be sure to collect them if you have not. Make sure you picked up the immigration and Coconut House voucher as well.

Activity Updates

First of all, a big terima kasih to all of you for being so cool about the BBQ cancellation and the mailbox spammings.

Anyhoo, here is an update of changes as a consequence of the discarded weekend. Basically, we're rescheduled major events in March, adjusting it to a preferable one-event-a-week schedule so you won't be missing out.

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WELCOME BBQ

The Welcome BBQ has been rescheduled to 14th March, which is this coming Sunday, and will be held at Flagstaff Gardens.

It will not be held on the 10th of March (Wednesday) at the campus, as earlier suggested on the facebook event page and emails.

I've reattached some of the original information of the event, as they generally remains the same:

Date: 7th March

Time: 12pm-3pm

Place:

Flagstaff Gardens

The Gardens can be accessed by train, which stops at Flagstaff, and by tram, with No.55 tram accessing via William St and any trams going southwest (towards Docklands) from Latrobe Street. That includes the free City Circle tram. Keep an eye out for our banners.

View Flagstaff Gardens in a larger map

We'll also be registering members at the event. So if you have not registered, do drop in at the table to sign up.

Please note that existing members (from 2009) will need to renew their membership to continue getting club benefits.
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TREASURE HUNT

The Treasure Hunt has been rescheduled to the 21st of March (Sunday)

We had only just begun publicizing our upcoming treasure hunt, so that will explain if you only just heard about this for the first time. But don't worry, we'll start table duties within the next few days, and you can inquire more about the event then.

(Will attach poster soon)

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OLD TOWN MAKAN

The Old Town Makan Event has been rescheduled to 28th of March (Sunday)


For the price stated, you will be entitled to:

Fried Bee Hoon with Chicken Curry and Ice Lemon Tea

plus

Use of Chi Lounge and karaoke rooms at no extra charge

(Drinks purchased separately)

Please note that the event will be at Old Town Kopitiam on Little Bourke Street, Chinatown and not the new Old Town Mamak at QV

Chi Lounge and Karaoke will be opened to ticket holders on the day from 5.00-8.00pm.

We're receiving emails inquiring about the purchase of the event tickets. They will be sold at table duty next week. Alternately, you can purchase via email to secure yourself an early bird ticket. Write to us at momumomu@gmail.com, with your name, membership no. and amount of tickets you wish to purchase.

Please note that early birds are limited and therefore subjected to availability.

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We wish you a fantastic Week 2, and do help us pray hard for a better weather this coming weekend!

WELCOME BBQ UPDATE

The Welcome BBQ scheduled for tomorrow

(7th March) has been postponed.

Due to the severe weather conditions today, and the possibility of thunderstorms tomorrow, we are forced to postpone our BBQ to a later date. We will inform you of the new dates very soon, as the MoMU team is still trying to rearrange the event for your convenience.

Please do not turn up at Flagstaff Gardens tomorrow even if the weather changes for the better.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.