Pelikan Asia Sdn Bhd.

Newsletter | June 2014

the latest of everything Pelikan in Malaysia.# Issue 06

Newsletter

Newsletter | June 2014

Editorial

Dear readers,

The time has come once again to don our favourite country jerseys and cheer our hearts out. While we root for our favourite football players and teams (my vote will be on Germany, origin country of Pelikan!), let’s not forget to show up at work with the same enthusiasm and spirit! We have lots of new products and promotions going on this month for all Pelikan staff so read up all about it in the newsletter and do give us your biggest support (even showing up means a lot). Check out our “Football Fever” event happening this Friday, 13 June 2014, and the #pelikanhub event opened to our Pelikan FWI fans and staff. We also want to give a shout out to all the hardworking dads out there as we celebrate Father’s Day on June 15 2014. Dads rarely get enough credit these days for all their dedication and devotion so we want wish all dads a “Happy Father’s Day”. If you haven’t planned a day out or a gift, check out our Father’s Day promotion and do reward your old man a great present. Last but not least, to all our Muslim friends, “Selamat Berpuasa” as we welcome Ramadan at the end of the month.

Yours sincerely,

Phikyin Loo

Pelikan launched the new range of Herlitz schoolbags on 1 June 2014. The launch took place at Times bookstores outlet at Pavilion Mall KL. At the launch, the schoolbags were displayed and brochures highlighting the bags’ special features were handed out to the crowd. As a crowd puller, Pelikan mascot made a special appearance and held a photo session with its adoring fans that were there at the launch. Those who took photos with Pelikan mascot received a copy of the photo and the exclusive Pelikan soft toy. Check out the photos below!

Herlitz School Bag launch at Times Bookstores

In a Bl Marketing News/Events

Ole! Ole! Ole!

Pelikan Father’s day promotion is currently running for its fine writing instruments. Two separate promotions actually, one for Pelikan staff and one for the Pelikan customers. Pelikan staff get to buy selected Porsche Design and Pelikan fine writing pens at great prices. The promotion runs from 10 until 30 June. For it customers, Pelikan is offering free gifts for every purchase of the Classic P200 and P205. This promotion is valid at Isetan KLCC, Kinokuniya KLCC and MO Shop Mandarin Oriental Hotel KL and it is currently running until 30 June.

Father’s Day Promotion

Pelikan was the sponsor for the Eco Bag Design contest at theBaby & Kidz Fair that was held in Penang. The contest took placeon 31 May 2014. The sponsorship included prizes and materialsused in the contest. Ms Linda Yeoh from Pelikan Asia was there torepresent Pelikan at the event.

Pelikan advertised the new range of Herlitz school bags in The Expat magazine June 2014 issue. The full page advertisement highlights the special features of

the bags. Pelikan will do more advertising through the magazine in the coming months so wait for it!

Eco Bag Design Contest

Pelikan Hub!

The Expat Magazine

June 2014

Love your Pelikan pens? So excited about it that you needto get it out or your chest might explode? Well don’t worry,we have just the right place for you to do that! #pelikanhubs, a brilliant idea to gather fans of Pelikan fine writinginstruments and talk about the passion they have towardsthese fine creations. Participants of #pelikanhubs will meetat Jibby’s & Co, Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang Jaya, 13June at 8.30pm. Coffee and delicious deserts will be servedand participants will chit chat away through the night.How exciting! Want to join? Places are still available. RSVPby private message at...

Pelikan Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mypelikan) oremail to RSVP to Phikyin@pelikan.com.my.

Also happening in June is the ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ (B1G1) promotion. Yes, that’s get ANOTHER one free, just to be clear. This B1G1 promotion is for the Pelikan staff, the Pelikan Pop-Up at The Gardens Mall and also for the dealers. Products offered in this promotion are selected from the school and office range (for staff and Pelikan Pop-Up) while the dealers are offered a wider range of products including Pelikan fine writing instruments and Geha products. B1G1 promotion runs until 30 June.

Buy 1 Get 1 Free! Promo!

Newsletter | June 2014

Charity Carnival –

Engaging Our Community

Football Fever Hits Pelikan

In conjunction with the World Cup 2014 event kicking off this Friday 13 June, we will be hosting a ‘Football Fever’ - Herlitz schoolbags sale for all Pelikan staff. Pelikan has just launched the new Herlitz schoolbags collection for 2014 and we would like to give all staff the chance to own these wonderful bags at amazing discounts. This is a one-time event only! The bags will be displayed at the PICB meeting room from 11.00am – 12.30pm on Friday 13 June. So feel free to drop by, see and try the bags for yourself and buy them at great prices for your kids who are going back to school next week, your nephew and nieces, and even for yourself! We have bags and accessories for everyone! Don’t miss it!

Pelikan is one of the sponsors for the Charity Carnival – Engaging Our Community that will be held this Saturday 14 June at Bukit Damansara. Pelikan sponsors the prizes and and materials for the carnival’s art competition. The event is scheduled to be officiated by the Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and is supported by the Minister of Youth and Sport YB Khairy Jamaluddin.

Product Feature

Ballpoint Pen - RM2.80- Retractable ballpoint pen- Large capacity refill- Ergonomically designed rubberised grip zone- Tappered shaft (for relaxed writing)

Mechanical Pencil - RM3.00- 0.7mm lead- Refillable - Built-in eraser- Fully retractable tip- Meter tip

Ballpoint Pen - RM2.00- Retractable ballpoint pen- Large capacity refill- Ergonomically designed rubberised grip zone- Tappered shaft (for relaxed writing)

Gel Pen - RM2.50- Ergnomically designed rubberised grip zone. - Wide barrel for optimum grip- Transparent shaft makes ink level visible- Grip zone and clip in ink colour- Fluid, smooth writing

Ballpoint Pen - RM1.80- Retractable ballpoint pen- Large capacity refill- Ergonomically designed rubberised grip zone- Tappered shaft (for relaxed writing)

Gel Pen - RM2.30- Ergnomically designed rubberised grip zone. - Wide barrel for optimum grip- Transparent shaft makes ink level visible- Grip zone and clip in ink colour- Fluid, smooth writing

World Cup excitement is at fever pitch, so this

month we feature an article discussing the

positive effects of sports on children. This article

is taken from the ‘Triad Moms On Main’ website,

written by Heather Bjork.

Article

• Physical activityWith the rising rate of childhood obesity in today’s generation of children, this takes on additional significance. Research shows that children that consistently participate in sports are less likely to be overweight. Children that receive regular exercise are more likely to continue this practice in adulthood. Additionally physical activity improves mood and releases “endorphins” which make us feel good.

The Benefits of Sports for Children Sports are an important part of most people’s lives, and they are commonly discussed at home, with friends, in the workplace, in cyber space and through any form of media that we come in contact with on a daily basis. As such, it seems we would be doing our children a disservice to not expose them to different sports and give them an opportunity to experience playing different sports. If you have not yet provided your child with the chance to get involved in a sport, think again. Even if you are not a “sports” person yourself, there are multiple benefits to allowing your child to play sports. •Refined problem solving skills

Research shows that children involved in sports tend to perform better in school than children not involved in sports, possibly because of self-discipline and time management skills.

• Refined problem solving skillsSports frequently require strategy and there are obstacles to one’s goals given the nature of competition. Thus, children need to figure out how to deal with challenges that arise within the framework that exists.

• Better flexibility The changing nature of most sports requires children to learn how to adapt and respond quickly to new situations. As a result, children become better able to anticipate change and quickly determine the best course of action.

• Enhanced social skillsYour child will practice sharing, supporting, befriending, and helping others. All of these are important skills needed to establish and build healthy relationships with other people.

• Increased self confidenceResearch also shows that children that play sports, especially girls, are more likely to have higher self-esteem and a better body image.

• Improved self-discipline skillsChildren need to commit to attending practice, being a “good team player” which means sometimes having to put their needs and interests at a lower priority than their teammates and it requires hard work to achieve one’s goals.

• More effective time management skillsChildren learn how to manage their schedules so that they can complete their homework, attend practices and games and still have discretionary time to spend as they would like.

• Better teamwork skills Children begin to understand the part that each person plays in the team’s success/failure while learning how to effectively communicate with a wide variety of other children with styles different from their own.

• Life skillsIt’s never too early to learn that sometimes things work out the way you want in life. How you play the game is even more important than winning or losing. Character and behavior count and matter, especially when it comes to relationships.

Newsletter | June 2014

What’s up!

Sales & Marketing meeting and training

Pelikan Asia organised training sessions for its staff for 4 days, from 20-22 May at Holliday Inn Glenmarie KL and on 23 May at Pelikan office. The training sessions were conducted by Mr Prakash from Zubedy (M) Sdn Bhd. 14 Pelikan staff took part in the sessions where they get to sharpen their sales basic skills.

Don’t miss out on the chance to get your child involved today. There are lots of great options out there – martial arts, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, swimming, tennis, and many, many more. Ask your child what he/she enjoys and help your child match his/her interest to a sport. If your child loves to be in the water, swimming or diving would be an excellent choice. Does your have good eye-hand coordination or even need to develop it more? Then baseball, tennis, golf, or tennis might be a great starting point. Does your child love to catch? Consider lacrosse. It is not too late to sign up for these activities. The options are plentiful and the Internet is a great resource to identify different options available to your child.

By helping your child experience sports in a “safe and non-judgmental” environment, you will be providing many great benefits to your child. Who knows, your child could end up becoming the next Tiger Woods!

The full article can be found at http://triadmomsonmain.com/my-blog/the-benefits-of-sports-for-children

• FunWith the high importance placed on achievement, particularly academic accomplishments, it’s important for children to have the chance to just be in the moment and enjoy themselves. As long as there is not overriding pressure and an emphasis on winning, children will enjoy the experience they have playing sports and being part of a team.

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Annual Dinner at Bubba Gump

Pelikan Asia held its annual dinner on 23 May at Bubba Gump Citta Mall. This is the first annual dinner since moving to Glenmarie. Check out the photos. Hopefully this will really be an annual event that everyone could look forward to.

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Baby News!

Sheela Chitra of Pelikan Production has given birth to a baby boy, Emmanuel Ashwin Irwing. The baby was born on 5 May 2014. Congratulations to Sheela and welcome to Emmanuel Ashwin Irwing.

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What Is A Dad?

A dad is someone whoholds you when you cry,scolds you when you break the rules,shines with pride when you succeed,and has faith in you even when you fail...

DoN’t forget Father’s day coming in this Sunday... Don’t Miss out to give your dad a surprise with our Father’s day promo! :)