Kopdar Jaya, 4 September 2010

After a while havent had Kopdar, this time Jakarta Chapter (KTI Jaya) held a gathering on last Saturday, September 4th, 2010 and took place in the parking lot area of Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. Having previously thought to move the location of the Kopdar to a new location near one of a private Television station in Mampang area, finally it has been decided to remain at Kalibata location. With the theme of "Kopdar Ngabuburit" (Ngabuburit means, waiting for breaking the fast), this Kopdar use the afternoon time to let the KTI members to break their fasting while gathering. This is because, in the meantime our Moslems colleague were having their Religous fasting moment during Ramadhan.

This time the main goal of this Kopdar was to keep the communication between our KTI Jaya colleagues remains in a good shape, particulary since we have some new colleauges that recently joined KTI who so far haven't had time to meet directly with the other KTI members. Warm and nice atmosphere which is typical of KTI was very noticeable when participants gathered together for just chatting and exchanging information bout many things. It was realy nice to know new faces in the community that may have been able to communicate via email, can now share the joy in the warmthness among the Trooper Indonesia Community family. There were not less than 30 vehicles attended this event, both Troopers and Non-Troopers, and it was unexpectable condition for us where all these cars had densely filled the area.

Some new colleagues who attended this Kopdar include Nur Amin, James T. Kaunang, Jon Erwin, Ratih Aestetika, One Darmawan, Dewangga and some others who actually have joined KTI long time ago but then appeared again in this Kopdar such as Bayu Amijaya and the former leader of Bandung Chapter, Derry. This Kopdar is planning to be held in routine, in the future, like when the Kopdar was firstly held in 2002. Back then, Kodar was held on every Sunday every 2nd and 4th week every month. But then, since other events were actively held by KTI, this Kopdar is planning to be scheduled for once every month so at least our KTI Jaya members could  have still stay in touch and keep the coummunication among each other in regular basis.

Article and pictures by Yudhi, 09-10

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KOPDAR Anyer, 24-25 July 2010

As a continuation of the Kopdar Roadshow held by KTI Jaya Chapter during 2010, the next Kopdar event was hel on 24-25 July 2010 in Anyer, West Java. Acting as the hosts are the Prasodjo's family from Cilegon Chapter. By taking place in 'Kelapa Gading' Camping Ground, this Kopdar was attended by more than 50 vehicles consisting of about 40 Troopers and some other vehicles, and filled with lots of interesting events such as games, a local traditional culture called 'Debus' from Banten, music and singing performance from the members, and a warm and friendly gathering.

This 'Kelapa Gading' camping ground is located about 3 km away from Marbela Hotel Anyer towards Labuan, and located exactly beside the beach. With a convenient location and large enough to accommodate more than 50 vehicles, the location is filled with shady palm trees with very cool and comfortable atmoshphere. Unfortunately, the beach conditions are rocky with lots of corals so we could not swim. However, during morning until afternoon when the water receded, there was open area where the children can still play and having fun.

The event started on Saturday at around 4 pm, where most of the participant had arrived at the location. Opening ceremony with pray led by Mr. Tono and continued with self introduction from all participants with Widodo as MC. There were also some new members where this event was their first time to be together with us, such as pak Agun, pak Rizal, and also Rohim. After that, our colleagues from 'Kudoz' who had accompanied KTI at some similar events, started the day with fun games for the children and the families. Break the ballon, mummy contest and ball handling with forehad were some of the games presented during this time. Jokes and laughter throughout the show were lasted until the games ended.

At night we had dinner at around 19.00 with seafood dishes prepared by all the ladies of KTI family members together with the event committee. All dishes materials were prepared by Pak Imam Prasodjo and wife in an extraordinary effort, in order to provide special seafood dishes for dinner. Grilled fish, grilled squid, shrimp skewers, grilled chicken, tempe mendoan, and other magnificent and delicious dishes from Palembang, empek-empek which brought by our colleagues from Sriwijaya, Ian Djauhary.

After dinner, the next event was local traditional attraction called 'Debus Banten'. Since this attraction showed some mystical performance where unsuitable for kids, therefore in the same time our colleagues presented a 'Magic show' for the children in different spot. Debus attraction was not the only agenda for that day and the event continued with 'Jam Session' and 'Sing Together' performance until midnight. Here, our talented colleagues showed their capabilities in singing such as Pak Zul, Pak Budha, Pak Imam and wife, even Iwan Mortar from Banjarnegara presented a guitar-harmonica blues songs. What an extraordinary talents of KTI...

Sunday morning was started by having breakfast together and preparation for going back home. After packing and tidying up, the event continued with another family games which include all the participants. This was a very happy moment for us where it provided a more festive atmosphere with more laughter. Breaking the balloons and octopus games became the favorites games at that day.

So many memories and stories in this Kopdar where filled with the spirit of enthusiasm from all participants. Once again this Big Family of Indonesia Trooper Community has demonstrated a strong brotherhood and bond among its members, and hopefully this bond will be remain for the rest of our life.

Bravo KTI!!

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KOPDAR Angkringan, Bogor, 5 June 2010

Starting in June 2010, KTI Jaya which covers Jakarta, Bogor and Bekasi are planning to do a Kopdar Roadshow from one city to another, in other to strengthen the bond of the relationship between each chapter under KTI Jaya. By involving some colleagues from other city like Bandung, Cilegon and even Cirebon, it is planned to be regularly held and in rotation so each town will have their opportunity to have the warmthness of the Kodar in their home town.

Beginning with the 'Rain city' Bogor, the Kopdar was held on Saturday, 5 June 2010 at a place called 'Angkringan Landy' in Yasmin, Bogor. Our colleagues from Jakarta, Bogor, Cibubur and even from Solo, participated in this event. The Kopdar which was called 'Kopdar Angkringan' was presented by more than 30 cars and more than 60 people, including kids. It was started at 20.00 pm until 23.30 pm. During this event, there were also some new member like Mr. Handoko from Cibubur and Mr. Yudha from Bogor. Mr. Yudha apparently is the brother of the Leader of KTI East Java, Mr. Widiyantoro.

This Kopdar was amazing. It was prepared by our KTI Bogor colleagues which was led by Adit, and it recalled the importance of a togetherness and relationship which has been existed until now for years. Each participant re-introduce theirself and their family during this gathering, especially to the new members.

This was also the first Kopdar ever held at night. At the beginning we have some doubts in the number of participants who were able to attend to this Kopdar...was it few and less then what we had expected? But it turned out wrong, because apparently most of our colleagues came and the amount were not even change a lot compare to the earlier Kopdars. It was incredible having these enthusiasm of our colleagues in KTI, because of this strong spirit the brotherhood are always exist and presented among the big family of Indonesia Trooper Community.

Thanks to our KTI Bogor colleagues for welcoming us in this great Kopdar.

Bravo KTI!!

Artikel by Yudhi
Photo by Ryco, Yudhi

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Coverage: Paseban Camping - 8th Years of KTI, 22-23 May 2010

None of words can describe how beautifull this friendship and the spirit when we gathered together in the KTI Camping event in Bukit Pakis Paseban, West Java, on 22-23 May 2010. This event was held to celebrate the 8th years of Indonesian Trooper Community (KTI) which falls on 28 May 2010, and attended by more than 40 vehicles which consist of Troopers and other brands, and a total participant of more than 70 people including children and also the majority of the elders who have accompanied KTI during the last eight years. This event illustrates how strong the relationship of a family spirit that is formed, regardless of the vehicle type we use, but utilise the differences to make this bond in harmony.

We began the journey by firstly gathered at the meeting point at Sentul Rest Area. Initially the plan was to gather at 8.00 am and start to move to location at 9.00 am, but due to some delay so the groups started to depart at 9.30 am. After short briefing and some small pray, the group left with Ryco as the Team Leader and Ragung as a Sweeper, headed to Paseban by taking a route through the exit toll Sentul City and through the Rainbow Golf Sentul, mount Geulis, and exit at Puncak main road. This route was taken to avoid traffic jam that is normally occur during the weekend, at the end of the exit tol Ciawi towards Puncak mainroad. During the journey the group stopped several times to wait for the other colleagues who came late and tried to catch up while on the move. No significant obstacle during our journey to the next regrouping point which was at the junction of Puncak mainroad and Pesantren road. We stopped to buy some food for our luch pack before we continue the journey to Bukit Pakis Paseban.

The path to the location was varied with many long and high degree slopes that made several vehicles which don't have 4x4 were forced to be drag and towed so they could continue the trip. We also had an incident that happened to the Ryco's landy, driven by Ryan Kosasih. The landy slipped into a ditch and stuck, so it must be assisted by two vehicles in front and behind. Luckily that the Landy had a winch so it hooked up to front car and held also by the winch of the vehilce behind. With a good cooperation and assisstance of the other colleagues in location, the Landy was successfully recovered and able to contiune the trip. The path to Bukit Pakis Paseban is impossible to travell by normal vehicle without 4x4 capability where the contours reach almost 35-40 degree angle.

The group arrived on location at around 12.30 pm, which was over the schedule. All participants then immediately looked for the great spots to set their tent and gears. Bukit Pakis was indeed an amazing place with extraordinary sceneries. It offers a great landscape view of the citylights with mount Salak as the background. The atmosphere was really amazing...but unfortunatelly the weather was not friendly that day and covered with fog.

Finish setting up the camp and had some lunch, the event committee held some games for the Trooperkids (the children) wich were more or less 20 kids. Having the games in this great place made them very happy while enjoying the rest of the day in the open field. They were also very excited having this weekend by going camping with their parents.

In the evening we had the peak moment of this event. After all participants finished with their personnal preparation, we then started the main event. Equipped with a full sound system and also an LCD projector with big screen, the show started with a warm-hearted introduction of some new KTI members. Chaired by Yudhi, the Founding Father of KTI who open this small ceremony and with a flashback of the KTI history from the beginning until now. The stories of the KTI's past experiences where it strated from a mailing list and then transformed into a big community and spread all over Indonesia. The transformation started from the first Kopdar where the persons who attend the Kopdar are still exist in KTI until now, like Yudhi, Mr. and Mrs. Zulkifli and Mr. Nasiful, who were also attending this camping event. This flashback naration was delivered with some laughter and joke where the warm atmosphere give us some comfort and accompanied with the shower rain.

We had dinner together with all participants. Nice meals provided by the event committee and prepared by the ladies were so great, accompanied by some songs of the our talented colleagues, Alan Marton, who plays the solo keyboard while the other sang. This evening was ended by watching the 1st TIAOR movie together. Some colleagues spent this remarkable night by singing, chatting and laughing. This is one of the KTI's pride where evereything was coming from, prepared by and for KTI.

The morning after we have breakfast together and continued with some games for the kids and the adults. The kids had some colouring competition while the adults start the games led by the EO, Mr. Pras. Started with some light stretching but combined with some funny movements. Continue with some sports and games with some funny props which made us laughing to death. This was unforgettable moment for us because these warmth and togetherness are those that give strength to KTI to survive forever.

We end this lovely event by having some photos together. The participants then prepare themself and ready to go home. We left Bukit Pakis Paseban at 10.30 am and moved to regrouping point at the junction of Puncak mainroad and Pesantren road. Some of participants decided to have a culinary tour in Bogor before separate to each destination. The groupd then led by Adit, our KTI Bogor colleague, to have some lunch in Bogor. This opportunity was used as an inauguration for the new member by putting the Trooper Indonesia sticker on the their car so they are now a genuine family of KTI. Welcome to Azmi...and see you on the next KTI event.

Bravo KTI !!!

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Article by Yudhi

Pictures by Yudhi, Ryco, Kusuma, Yoshi, Gafoer, Georgy

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Trooperkids by KTI East Java, 9 May 2010

It was a truly remarkable event by our colleagues from KTI East Java, which on the 9 May 2010 they organized an event called 'TROOPERKIDS' in Surabaya, East Java. What is 'TROOPERKIDS' ? It was an event which is dedicated to the children and their families who are the members of the KTI Big Family. The term 'Tooperkids' was actually appeared in the mailing list by the other colleagues from Jakarta, but then the realization was different. The spirit of our colleagues from East Java was successfully brought the idea into reality and able to held this event in Surabaya for the first time ever, and also the first time in Indonesia.

The event was attended by several KTI Chapters like Mojokerto, Malang, Gresik, Sidoarjo and Surabaya as the host. Initially, number of participants who were registered and listed were 130 people with 30 Troopers. But due to some problems and obstacles, the final number of participants recorded were 83 people with 22 Troopers. This amount was incredible considering that it was the first event ever held by KTI East Java and our fellow committee had never give up on this.

 All participants were gathered at the Navy complex at Juanda airport at 06:30. Light gymnastics stretches and "poco-poco" dance used as the opening ceremony for this event, followed by a long walk toward the aircraft apron inside Juanda airport. After some photo sessions with the background of the old non-operated military aircraft, all participants then returned to the meeting point for breakfast and accompanied by some music to enlighten the atmosphere.

After breakfast then continued with the Family Games which required all family members to participate, even grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, brother, sister are all without exception. This was intended to express the togetherness and unity among all participants. This event began with a simple flag ceremony to honor the Indonesian Flag with Indonesian National Theme "Indonesia Raya" and followed by a prayer.

Trooperkids event consists of several games like training the skills to get pass the rope bridge, flying fox which was not only children who were interested but also the adults, the "swing bridge" which is generally reserved for the soldiers, and crawling through nets and down the tower. The joy and happiness were reflected in the hilarious jokes, humor and screaming because of the fun during the games. This situation was all possible due to the cooperation and the team work of the KTI East Java members who have prepared themselves very well and passing the information about this Trooperkids event through the mailing list by Erik, the Vice President of the club. Even the chairman of KTI East Java who are happened the Mid Rank Officer in the Indonesian Navy Corps, sending some Marines to support the event.

Trooperkids event finished by 11.30 am and closed by a photo sessions in front of the "Rumah Pintar" building which is located in the area. Before it ends, they shake hands to each others in a spirit of togetherness to close this joyful event.

Bravo KTI East Java!!...Bravo KTI

Source of Article and Photos: Erik Ardiansjah, mailing list, 05-2010 

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Coverage Kopdar OTOBURSA "Reborn", 8-9 May 2010

On the 8-9 May 2010, KTI Jaya has successfully held the Kopdar (Small gathering) with the theme "Reborn". It was held by participating in the Annual Automotive Event "OTOBURSA" in Parkir Timur Senayan, Jakarta. KTI opened a booth by collecting funds from some KTI colleagues and used as the gathering spot for all KTI members who came to the event, and also used to sell some Trooper and off-road stuffs as well. At this moment, some KTI colleagues from other region in Indonesia also came to visit the booth just to share the story and chat since we communicate only via the mailing list.

During this event, the KTI booth were visited by mostly 30 KTI colleagues on average, especially on Sunday afternoon where the Kopdar event was scheduled. Among the guests there were also some new comers who recently joined the community. This event was truly festive, especially with some souvenirs provided by one of our KTI seniors, Mr. Tono, the KTI small flags, which were given to every guest who visit our booth and fill the guest book.

In addition to the fest, we were also able to enjoy all the display of the other automotive clubs which participated in the OTOBURSA and also several booths that offer lots of automotive stuffs and spare parts, even retro bike and motorcycles were on sale. As in previous OTOBURSA events, all visitors can also enjoy some attractions provided by the organizers such as 'Crushing the Cars' show.

Presented at this Kopdar some seniors and elders who has devoted their many years to be part of the KTI Big Family like Mr. Zulkifli and wife, Mr. Budha, Mr. Rangsang, Mr. Sofiudin, Mr. Nasiful, Mr. Roso and so many other colleagues. The presence of the KTI members from other regions like Palembang, Semarang, Bandung, Cilegon, East Java and others, add more soul and warm atmosphere in this Kopdar event. It was really nice to able to meet so many family member during these 2 days event, and hopefully this atmosphere will always remain among this beloved KTI Big Family.

Articles and photos by Yudhi, 05-2010

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Kopdar Lapak OTOBURSA, 9 May 2010

KTI Jaya plans to hold a Kopdar together in the same time with the OTOBURSA event, the annual automotive commercial event which will be held on next 8-9 May 2010 in Jakarta. In this event, KTI Jaya will have a booth which is intended to introduce the existence of the 9th years of KTI, and also used for other KTI colleagues who want to sell their automotive goods during this event.

The booth will be located at the Automotive Club section, no.21. And for the KOPDAR event, it is planned to be held on the Sunday afternoon , 9 May 2010.

Come and join us in Kopdar OTOBURSA!!

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Culinary Gathering

There is something new about the KTI's routine activity which is called 'KOPDAR' (Gathering). It's called 'KOPDAR KULINER' or in English would be 'CULINARY GATHERING'. The activity the same, but while having a gathering it is also enjoying one typical food. As we know that Indonesia has thousand kinds of food. Therefore the spirit of this Culinary Gathering is to taste not only the togetherness but also giving some taste to our appetite.

The idea was originated from Mr. Joki Eko "Jeko" where a colleague of his, wanted his food stall which is located in Pondok Kopi, visitted by a group of Offroad specification modified cars. This desire came up when he saw Mr. Joki's Trooper at the office.

 

 

Served with a so called 'pecel' (Indonesian sallad), the Culinary Kopdar was held on 22 March 2009. What made it special is that the stall owner who owned a Production House, interviewed the fellow KTI while enjoying their meals.

What a nice experience....surely we need to have other event like this one. Nyummy!!

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