RSYC Cleaner Marina Project

23 June 2011

“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” taking action to help Clean Up the World

“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” has demonstrated its commitment to positive environmental outcomes for the marinas and waterways in Malaysia in 2011, by joining the global community based Clean Up the World campaign.

“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” will join an estimated 35 million volunteers from 130 countries across the globe taking responsibility for the future of our earth.

David Bradley from “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” said that by taking part in Clean Up the World this year, “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is offering the community a way to take ownership of the local environment and to play their part in its ongoing wellbeing. “As a member of Clean Up the World, we are going to clean up the marina and waterways at the RSYC in Port Klang working closely in conjunction with and with the support of the RSYC, Simpson Marine and the Rotary Club of Bandar Bukit Tinggi. We’re calling on the whole of the Port Klang community to join us in helping to protect the area we know and treasure. “Clean Up the World’s campaign theme this year is ‘Our Place… Our Planet… Our Responsibility’. This is a reminder that by taking action to benefit our own local area, we’re also contributing to something much bigger. We’re part of the global effort to protect our planet for future generations.”

Clean Up the World Chairman and founder, Ian Kiernan AO* said “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” will play an important role in the 2011 Clean Up the World campaign. “It was great to learn that “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is showing leadership in Port Klang by taking part in Clean Up the World this year,” he said. “They understand what their local environment needs, and the activities they have planned will make a valuable contribution to both the local area and the global campaign.”

Clean Up the World started in Sydney, Australia in 1993 and is held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The annual campaign brings together non-government organisations, community groups, schools, governments, businesses and individuals to undertake activities to improve water quality, clean up local streets, parks, waterways and forests and educate children about the environment.

Groups, organisations, businesses and communities around the world can register with Clean Up the World. For more information; visit: www.cleanuptheworld.org or http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org phone: +61 2 8197 3420 email: info@cleanuptheworld.org

“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is a Member of Clean Up the World.
For more information on this initiative visit http://edu-cat-malaysia.blogspot.com or phone +60 17 2844590 or email db.educat@gmail.com.

* AO Order of Australia awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or to humanity at large.

"Sea-Fever" by John Masefield

"Sea-Fever"

I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.

I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.

By John Masefield (1878-1967).
(English Poet Laureate, 1930-1967.)

The Owl and The Pussy Cat by Edward Lear

I

The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar, 'O lovely Pussy! O Pussy my love, What a beautiful Pussy you are, You are, You are! What a beautiful Pussy you are!'

II

Pussy said to the Owl, 'You elegant fowl! How charmingly sweet you sing! O let us be married! too long we have tarried: But what shall we do for a ring?' They sailed away, for a year and a day, To the land where the Bong-tree grows And there in a wood a Piggy-wig stood With a ring at the end of his nose, His nose, His nose, With a ring at the end of his nose.

III

'Dear pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling Your ring?' Said the Piggy, 'I will.' So they took it away, and were married next day By the Turkey who lives on the hill. They dined on mince, and slices of quince, Which they ate with a runcible spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon, The moon, The moon, They danced by the light of the moon.

"Our Place...Our Planet...Our Responsibility"

Edu-Cat-Malaysia is delighted to have been accepted as a member of
"Clean Up the World" (click this link to learn more) and I would like to introduce you to an exciting on-going environmental activity that we will be running in selected marinas around the country. Edu-Cat-Malaysia is planning to fund and organize an environmental and water educational fix-up and clean-up campaign to make Malaysia's superb marinas even more beautiful.

As a member of "Clean Up the World" in 2011, our local efforts will be recognized internationally as part of the global campaign.

Supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) "Clean Up the World" is a global environmental initiative that attracts an estimated 35 million participants from 130 countries each year.

We are seeking the support of businesses and individuals to fund and staff our activities. By becoming a sponsor of "Malaysia's Marvelous Marinas" you or your organization will have the opportunity to be recognized as a supporter of our localized initiatives, the communities and the environment.

If you would like more information please contact me (David Bradley) by email at db.educat@gmail.com or by SMS or call to +60 17 2844 590 when I will very much look forward to discussing the above opportunities.

Edu-Cat joins "Clean Up the World"

"Clean Up the World" is a community based environmental campaign, held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program, that inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve the environment.
"Edu-Cat" is a name coined by David Bradley and his wife, Gudrun Nienaber, for an outfit whose prime purpose is to promote environmental harmony through specific environmental clean up activities and on-going education campaigns. We will bring together businesses, community groups and individuals to conduct a range of activities and programs that positively improve local environments.
Our love of the sea and sailing has led us to focus on leading an initiative to clean up the marinas and local waterways where we spend so much of our time. 
We are now seeking organizations and individuals who resonate with our goals to contact us for more information about how you can help us to achieve our mutual objectives.
Please contact:
David by email at db.educat@gmail.com or mobile +60 17 2844590 or,
Gudrun by email at gn.educat@gmail.com or mobile +60 17 2844550.