EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

  1. The Hash Heritage Foundation was guarantee, having no share capital and no shareholders.

 

  1. The objects for which the Foundation is established are:-

 

(a)  To rebuild The Hash House (‘THH’) for use as a recreational centre for the interest of people and hashes both locally and worldwide and maintaining and preserving THH so rebuild,

(b) To advance,  promote and implement the heritage aspects of the sport of “Hashing” for the interest of the people both locally and worldwide,

(c)  To establish, maintain, manage and improve an archive and library of articles, documents, materials, publications and records concerning the history and development of the sport of “Hashing” and by ensuring the preservation of the same,

(d)  To receive and administer funds for the preservation of THH education and charitable purposes and to provide a platform to those who wish to contribute towards education, health, scientific and charitable purposes, all for public welfare and for no other purposes.

 

  1. The Board of Trustees (‘BOT’) of the Foundation comprise of the following persons:-

 

Foo Chee Cheng

William Paul Panton

Richard Keith Jones

Bernard Khoo Chong Phoe

Joseph A/L Doraisamy

Yee Kang Wa

Ahmad Bin Yusof

Andrew Bryan Perera

 

  1. The Government of Malaysia had alienated a parcel of land to the Foundation, measuring 4,446 square meters, at a prime location adjacent to a property earmarked by the government for the development of a recreational park.  Legal title to the said property was obtained on the 22/08/2005.

 

  1. Following the grant of legal title, BOT had appointed a Management Committee (‘MC’) comprising 12 persons.  The MC was tasked with the responsibility of managing and overseeing the development of the rebuilding of THH.

 

  1. The external design plans of the proposed THH has been approved by the BOT and the Trustees.

 

  1. The development order in respect of the change of the use of land from private dwelling to that of an institution and for the propose construction of a two storey building together with a basement comprising two levels was approved on 20/08/2007 by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.

 

  1. The architects in respect of the proposed building have been appointed and are in the midst of preparing detailed building plans that will include internal fittings and furnishing.  In this respect the MC is expected to ensure that appropriate input is obtained from all relevant parties with a view to ensure that the facilities incorporated in the building will provide for the needs of hashes and in particular to ensure that the traditions and heritage of the sport of hashing is preserved.

 

  1. As it is envisaged that the approximate cost to rebuild THH is RM10 million, the construction of which would be completed in two phases, and always subject to the availability of funds.

 

  1. The ‘ground breaking ceremony’ at the site is tentatively scheduled for the later part of 2008, whilst the construction of THH is expected to commence in 2009.

 

  1. A task force comprising 5 persons has been formed to undertake the various fund raising initiatives and strategies.

 

  1. The fund raising launch/campaign is scheduled to be held sometime in January 2008 at the site following which a special launch shall be held at the world Inter-Hash in Perth in March 2008.

 

  1. Following the successful grant of the said parcel of property to the Foundation there was a need to re-visit the Memorandum & Articles of Association. Substantial amendments were proposed and later approved by the Registrar of Companies.

 

  1. The composition of the BOT and Trustees to the Foundation has been such to reflect an international representation.

 

  1. A separate bank account has been opened with HSBC to manage and account for all receipts and payments pertaining to fund raising, membership to the THH and development costs.

 

  1. The website of the Foundation has gone life and much needs to be done to post information on various sites presently under construction.

 

  1. Much has been done since the incorporation of the Foundation and much more needs to be attended to. The BOT are vigorously committed to the principles of accountability and transparency and will ensure that all approvals from local agencies and government bodies are secured prior to the construction of THH.

 

  1.  It is the desire of the BOT to engage the global fraternity of Hashers to participate in this worthwhile endeavor with the view that we may together put in place a legacy for   generations who come after us to continue to build upon it. 

 

    Prepared By :  Bryan Perera

                               Coordinator- Secretariat

  

       Dated :   22/11/2007     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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