About Inner Wheel District 331
Inner Wheel Clubs are formed under the auspices of International Inner Wheel which is one of the largest women's service voluntary organisations in the world, found in 103 countries with over 120,000 members in nearly 4,000 clubs. International Inner Wheel is an NGO, inserted in the ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) roster, with representation at the United Nations.
As an ECOSOC representative of the United Nations, International Inner Wheel provides feedback on the voluntary work of Inner Wheel Clubs around the world in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The East Malaysian domiciled clubs were once organised under District 330 together with the West Malaysian and Singapore domiciled clubs. In view of the large number of clubs in District 330 at the time, a resolution was passed in March 2012, to form a new District comprising the 5 clubs in East Malaysia and 3 clubs in Singapore.
The new District 331 was registered on 15 May 2012, with Mrs Rokiah Staun elected as its first District Chairman. In July 2022, a new District 332 was formed for the Singapore domiciled clubs, thereby leaving District 331 with 5 clubs from the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak.
The 5 Inner Wheel Clubs in District 331 are, by region and in alphabetical order:
SABAH
Inner Wheel Club of Kota Kinabalu
Inner Wheel Club of Sandakan
SARAWAK
Inner Wheel Club of Kuching
Inner Wheel Club of Miri
Inner Wheel Club of Sibu
The first and oldest club in District 331 is the Inner Wheel Club of Kota Kinabalu, or the Inner Wheel Club of Jesselton as it was previously known, which was formed on 6 May 1955. The Club received its Charter from Sir Roland Turnbull, the then Governor of British North Borneo, with Mrs. Phyllis M. Knowles installed as the Charter President.
DISTRICT ACTIVITIES
The highlight of the District year is the District Annual General Meeting (DAGM). This event brings members together in true fellowship and understanding, and the Clubs take turns to host the annual event. In view of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and the technological changes that came with it, however, the DAGM is now held via a virtual platform, unless otherwise decided by the District Executive Committee, with a District Friendship Rally held every two years. The District’s 1st Friendship Rally was held in Kuching, Sarawak in September 2022, and was attended by members from not only D331, but also D330 and D332. After a 2½ year hiatus from social gatherings during the global pandemic, the Rally was a wonderful opportunity for the members to rekindle old friendships and make new ones.
Another event that the Clubs celebrate is Inner Wheel Day which commemorates the founding of the Inner Wheel movement on 10 January 1924 in Manchester, England. Inner Wheel members mark this Day by celebrating their friendship and fostering fellowship among Inner Wheel members at home and across the world. Meaningful projects to bring hope and cheer to the less fortunate are organised by the Clubs in their communities, while the District may arrange visits to IW Clubs in other Districts.
DISTRICT CHAIRMEN
The Chairmen of Inner Wheel District 331:
| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 |
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| Mrs Rokiah Staun (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |
Mrs Nany Gotze (IWC Singapore West) |
Mrs Alice Lau (IWC Sibu) |
Mrs Daisy Chong (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
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| Mrs Viola Tsen (IWC Sandakan) |
Mrs Lucia Goh (IWC Singapore West) |
Datuk Nancy Ho (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |
Mrs Shirin Ghadiali (IWC Singapore) |
| 2020-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
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| Datin Gillian Lee (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |
Mrs Rokiah Staun (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |
Cecilia Amid (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
To be eligible for Board Representation, members must first be elected as National Representatives. The following members have served as the National Representative for District 331:
| 1995-1996 | 1996-1997 | 2002-2003 | 2003-2004 |
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| The late Puan Sri Helen Jayasuria (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |
Mrs Pauline Lau (IWC Sandakan) |
The late Mrs Maisie Lee (IWC Singapore East) |
Dr (Mrs) Kim Ng (IWC Singapore West) |
| 2013-2014 | 2015-2016 | 2017-2018 | 2020-2021 |
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| Dr Lucy Ooi Chung Mui (IWC Singapore East) | Mrs Phyllis Fong (IWC Singapore East) |
Mrs Rokiah Staun (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |
Mrs Alice Lau (IWC Sibu) |
INTERNATIONAL INNER WHEEL BOARD DIRECTORS
Members of the District who have served on the International Inner Wheel Board:
| 1992-1993 | 2004-2005, 2009-2010 | 2011-2012 | 2016-2016 |
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| Mrs Jeannette Tong (IWC Tawau) |
Datuk Nancy Ho (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |
Mrs Shirin Ghadiali (IWC Singapore) |
The late Mrs Lucy Tokuzip (IWC Kota Kinabalu) |