Banjarnegara Chapter Inauguration, 14-17 August 2010

In accordance with the plan which has been prepared in advance, on August 17th, 2010 ago, Banjarnegara has officially become part of the Indonesia Trooper Community (KTI) through the inaugural event which was attended by several members of KTI from Jakarta, Surabaya, Cilegon, Palembang, Semarang and Yogyakarta. Led by our colleague Setiawan Budhiarto, or often called as Iwan Mortar, Banjarnegara has listed in the long list of KTI's chapters which is recently celebrating the 8th Anniversary since founded in 2002.

Most participant coming from West region (Jakarta, Cilegon and Palembang started the journey on August 14th 2010, in groups towards Banjarnegara. Saturday afternoon the groups reached Banjarnegara then received and welcomed by Chandradimuka team, an offroad communitty, to immediately led the group and continue moving towards Dieng Plateau for touring and enjoying the magnificent natural scenery with other interesting sights. The journey passing the north of Dieng, Karang Kobar, who served participants with fairly steep hill. Though, it presented a very beautiful scenery. At the location, the group spent about three hours for a trip to an ancient temple Arjuna and then gathered in the open field for some pictures taking, then flying the KTI banner using an remote control plane owned by Mr. Agun. Unfortunately, due to some weight problem they failed to fly it.

After enjoying the great scenery of Dieng Plateu, the group then moved to Kampun Serayu Inn. Kampung Serayu is a very interesting place, in addition to some rooms provided for living in with capacity up to 8 persons for each room, this place also offers a Rafting tour. Some participants who took the room, unpacked their luggage where the other who prefer to camp, set up their tents at the camping ground. Today's agenda was closed with the variety of Banjarnegara's typical cuisine such as dawet, tempe mendoan and empal.

On the next morning, all participants did some 'Country Road' trip around Banjarnegara. Together, the groups was led to Mount of Love through a smooth asphalt road and then go deeper into the Damar forest. The location is very interesting with a steep slope with rocky cliffs on the left and right side, enough to make the heart trembling. Through a passage which seemed ontouched by visitor and vehicles, the group finally came to the muddy road for approximately 5 km. Beautiful scenery made this off-road journey was joyfull. Sometime they were also need to pull the other participants due to very steep and long  cliff which made their vehicle incapable to climb.

Upon returning from the 'Country Road', some participants did not waste the opportunity to do the rafting. Using three rafting boat with Ragung, Firman Alfa, Iwan Mortar, Ryco, Abitani, Kusuma and several of their family members, the rafting adventure began and under shower rain in the beautiful afternoon. 9 km along the route were completed within approximately two hours, filled with great excitement and joy. The children who participated in thisjourney really enjoyed the ride with happiness. Upon returning from this trip, all participants broke the fast together and then engaged in preparing the main event, the Inaugural of the Banjarnegara Chapter.

The top event was marked by the wearing of the KTI Official Uniform and delivery of our pride KTI stickers to the leader of Banjarnegara Chapter, Iwan Mortar. The even then continued with some introductions among all the members who present on the event, and continue with accompany of local singers to enlight the evening. Several colleagues who have musical talents, including Iwan Mortar himself, present some songs through the whole night.

On Monday, August 16th, according to the agenda as prepared by the event committee, the event continuted with the workshop to discuss the work program and also with internal discussion. After completing the workshop, participant then move to one orphanage to deliver some social contributions and donation from the kindness of KTI members. That day is the last day of the event and the closing of the extraordinary and historical events for our colleauges in Banjarnegara Chapter.

Congratulation to Banjarnegara Chapter! May the spirit of our togetherness, bonding and brotherhood may always be the basic strength of our community, and can always be maintained and spread to all people in Indonesia.

Bravo KTI!!

Article by Yudhi

Article source by Ryco, pictures by Ryco and Ragung, Mailinglist, 8-10

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Soft Launching of the Indonesia Trooper Community Website

Finally after 8 years without formal website, Indonesia Trooper Community released its website through a soft launching at 17 August 2010. This website are still under intensive development and improvement, but in order to bring and to introduce this community to the whole world and through the whole Indonesia, the committee of KTI have agreed to release this website so any inputs and idea from all the visitor can be accommodated for the future improvement. By taking the moment on the same day as the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day, we hope by the existence of Indonesia Trooper Community website can facilitate all KTI members in Indonesia as a media of communication by accessing: www.trooperindonesia.com.

We are planning to migrate each article in this blog to the website because of its features and it is expected to be the main gate for the external relationship between KTI and the world.This new website is equipped with forums so all Trooper lovers can share their stories and experiences using so many categories in the page. Hopefully this website might glue all KTI members in the whole Indonesia, and for the future of Indonesia Trooper Community in the world.

Yudhi

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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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Photography Hunting

"Unity in variety"...it's an expression which is worthy to be given for Indonesia Trooper Community who recently held a photography event for the member live in 'Jabodetabek' area (Jakarta - Bogor - Depok - Tangerang - Bekasi - Cilegon). Not only automotive, but also other hobbies are accommodated by this community in a brotherhood spirit. Taken place in one of the KTI member's photography studio, Frans Hambali, in Kebayoran district in South Jakarta, this activity attracted other colleagues who have the same photography passion. Moreover, this opportunity was also used for knowledge sharing by our KTI fellow from Mataram  Harbanu "BigDoc" Hermawan Mariyono, who were able to visit Jakarta that time.

This event was held on Saturday, 3 July 2010 ago where all participant were gathered in Frans Hambali's studio for an indoor photography session. Luckily there were 3 models during this session so our colleagues could expressed their skill in modelling photography. BigDoc also shared some techniques during this session which are commonly known in modelling photography. All participants were very enthusiastic and express their creativity in this session.

In the afternoon, the session moved to outdoor area in Kebayoran Park and still with the same models. Unfortunately since it was getting dark, the session last in a short time. Some participant ended the session in this location, but some others continued to have night photography session in the Old Town area in North Jakarta. With some architectural composition of old buildings in the area where most of them are Dutch heritage, complete with lights effect, the session gave enough strong classical effect during the time. The event ended up here. 

Article by Yudhi

Pictures by BigDoc, Frans

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Tent Ownership Program

Promoted by Ryco Arnaldo, member of the KTI Jaya Chapter, currently a outdoor tent ownership program has been started some time ago for the KTI members. The tent has quite excellent specification, especially for the use in 4 season country like Indonesia. This program has involved one of outdoors equipment provider "CONSINA" and specifically offers MAGNUM 4 type tent with specification as follows:

Double deck (Outer tent) with Seam Sealing, fully waterproof construction, ventilation on top, 4 inner pocket. Capacity: 4 persons. Size: 175 cm x 200 cm x 130 cm (WxLxH) + 80 cm, Weight: 3,2 kg, Outer: Poly Raffeta 190 T, Inner: Polyester, Floor: PE, Poles: Fibre 7,8 mm.

This tent will have KTI logos at the front side. For those who are interested to order this tent, please call Ryco Arnaldo at this email: rycphobia@gmail.com.

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