I received an invitation over Facebook from friends made in Ipoh. A couple of years ago, I did not have a single contact in Ipoh. Now, they are one of my key partners in the Brigade ministry and I am glad to know so many fine people serving in this Company.
On the 7th August 2011, the Company was celebrating it's 20th Anniversary (since revival) and celebrated together with Wesley Methodist Church Ipoh's anniversary, which is their Sponsoring Authority.
Mr Wong Chee Khoon leading the Guest of Honour Mr Lim Chong Ho, TRAC Representative
In year 1991, the Company was revived with Dr Ting Cheh Sing spread heading the effort. Dr Ting is still going strong serving as the Company's Honorary Captain. Though 1st Ipoh has been through it's ups and downs since revival (I remember seeing their school magazine which needed three pages to report on BB as well as a year when 20 Founder's Man were produced), it has remain to be one best Companies in Malaysia.
Dr Ting doing the first part of MCing
How does one determine the best company? Most would say numbers/sizes or from Competitions. However, I believe success is determined on how many Boys going through the ranks perform well in society and making a social impact. That is - something that resembles the BB Object. Many 1st Ipoh Boys have gone on to do pretty well in their studies and careers (though some may argue that it's due to their Life Chances) which no doubt had help from the BB in terms of character building, especially in the area of Christian Manliness.
The evening's programmes was simple. I had good Company being on the same table as the 1st Teluk Intan Boys. One (Sgt. Wesley) was receiving his President's Badge that night. Congratulations!
Well done 1st Ipoh. Hope more is to come!
