Wekly Meeting

Date: Sunday, February 19th 2012

Place: Taman Bhayangkara 1

Participants:
1. Ajeng NC
2. Angger M
3. Imha
4. Oky
5. Fabdi
6. Rizal A
7.Nurhijrah I

Host: Ririn with Ajeng NC

 Programs:
1. Opening Speech by Mrs. Ange
2. Self intoduction from the new comers if there are any.
3. Discussion into small group about "How Do You Like Reading?"
4. Large group discussion, performing the conclution or solution
5. Fund&committe announcment by Ajeng NC
6. Closing speech by Rizal A
7. Good bye

How Do You like Reading?

          There is a saying that book is the window of the world. Have you heard of that? Well, I have a long time ago. And how can we open the window? There is only one answer to that: through reading.
          Maybe some of you ask, why reading? For one thing, by reading we can broaden our knowledge. We can also enrich our vocabulary if we like reading books in language other than ours. And, by reading we can visit places withot having to go there.
          Nowadays we cand find a lof bokks to read, from easy reading materials to the heavier ones. It is for us to choose which we prefer, which we like better. Some people prefer comics because they provide entertainment. But some others might choos something more 'intellectual' like biographies or books for knowledge.
         To develop resding as a need or habit is not as easy as turning our palms, though. It takes time and usually starts in the family. Parents who like reading can pass down the hobby to their children so it will stay with them. Of course the parents should be selective in choosing the reading materials for their children, because there are many trash reading materials available in books stores, The pictures or stories are not proper for the children's age.
         Another question.. how can we afford to buy the books? It is not a secret that book's price is expensive. Many people have to save their allowance to buy the book they like. Come on, it's a modern era.. why don't we just browse in the internet and find we need and download it? If we can't get a paper-book, let's get an e-book.
       The point is.. how big is your interest in reading? If you're really into reading, there are a lot of ways for you to get the material. When there is a will, there is a way. And please don't forget, God has told us to READ.. the whole world is open to read. So, happy reading!!!

Balikpapan 115!! Social Movement??

check it out:  http://regional.kompasiana.com/2012/02/12/berbagi-keceriaan-kebersamaan-dan-kehanganat-di-sosial-movement-balikpapan/

The first meeting on February

Date: Monday, February 2th 2012
Place: Monpera
Program: Discuss about Cheating? No Way!
Paticipants:
1. Nurhijrah Ismail
2. M. Irfan F.M
3. Fandi Ali S
4. Imha
5. Ajeng Narita C
6. Angger Mumpuni
7. Audio Yoga S
8. Oky Saputra
9. Ira Julianti U
10. Agus Christanto
11. Abd Azis
12. Bahtiar

Host: Nurhijrah Ismail
Opening Speech: Oky
Closing Speech: Ajeng NC
Moderate: Mr. Bahtiar

Cheating? Now Way!

            "Oh God, the test was awful! So difficult! I was lucky I could get the answer from my friend." Or  "I didn't have nough time to prepare for this test. Fortunately I could take a peek at my friend's answer." Sounds familiar in your ears? Well.. that's what we usually hear from students who just finished a test, but have many excuses about being unprepared.

                 It  seems that 'cheating', that's what we call it, has become something common in our society, especially among students. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, cheat means to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. By the definition we can understand that if we do it, we will be dishonest or unfair. I don't think we want to have that character, right?

                 As mentioned earlier, there are many reasons why students cheat. They don't have enough preparation, they don't understand the material, or they are simply being lazy..only wait for what will happen, and if they are lucky enough, their friend will give them the answer. But some others cheat because they are not confident of themselves. So by cheating they will have more confidence. Have you felt that way, or do you?

                Viewing this issue from any sides, we will admit to ourselves that it is not a good thing. Experience has proven that, someone who likes cheating will do the same thing in any occasions. Not only in a test. It will develop one's character. What will happen to this country if most of citizens are cheaters? Well.. you imagine.. corruption will be everywhere..

                 Anyway, can we say NO to cheating, just like we say it drugs? I know it is very difficult, but it's worth TRYING. So if I may suggest, give yourselves the best preparation before having a test, and be confident of yourselves, OK?