Nevertheless, I managed to slot a few Rotaract interest here and there, and am pleased to have attended the 34th Installation of my beloved club - The Rotaract Club of Pudu last Saturday, 28 July at a rather interesting place called Wizard's World.
Ah... That Saturday night brought back certain memories to my earlier days of Rotaract-ing. There I was with a group of energetic, passionate and talented young adults. Some even reminded me of certain past members and myself.
Installations has always been one of the most anticipated events of mine during my younger days as a Rotaractor. The excitement of meeting new faces, rekindling with familiar fellow Rotaractors, experiencing the chemistry of similar minded young adults, and the opportunity to know hidden talents of these people.
The month between July and September has always been what I would call the "Installation Season". It's a season where our personal monthly expenses budget would be higher than norm. A season where service projects to be organized will have to take second priority. A season where Rotaractors will be seen and heard in each other's club meeting promoting their respective installation event. A season where numbers (of confirmation) are traded like it was a business transaction at the stock market. Ah.... This is the installation season.
Some how, some where, some what, the Installation Season felt kind of different lately. It didn't feel like what I would anticipate it would be.
The numbers of Rotaractors (and Rotarians) present were much lesser than I once remembered. The roll call list were definitely much shorter. The performers on stage entertaining were not my fellow Rotaractors I wish I could compliment. The night ended with the look as if everyone was relieved the event was over.
I guess it's still Installation Season here again, but not one I personally would have fond memories of.
To my dear Rotaractors of Pudu, and all Rotaractors out there, I have a feeling Installation Season will never be the same again.
