Friday, August 10, 2012 – For the umpteenth times, Fortune Indonesia Group held fasting break or iftar which took place at Indonesian Fortune Group Office, Ragunan, South Jakarta.
The event prepared by a joint team of Fortune Indonesia Group employees was aimed to increase the sense of solidarity among staffs. Conducted during the blissful month, this event has provided the staffs an opportunity to strengthen their ties so that they will be able to get to know each other better, particularly for those who are coming from the same and/or different divisions / business units. There were approximately 70 people attended this event.
Although this event has been held annually and its packaging is most likely similar from year-to-year, however, there is something different in the event held last Friday. “Iftar this year is excellent. Last year, the iftar was more dominated by Fortune Advertising staffs, while this year, this event is able to cover a lot more participants from various business units,” said Associate HCD & GA Director, Nur Rochim Achmad.
The diversity of participants involved in this event is a distinct achievement in the success of this event. The Fortune Indonesia Group Iftar was commenced by MC, Gita Galantari, from the Corporate Communications Division at 17:10 WIB. The event was then followed by opening speech given by Mr. Rochim and recitation of Al-Quran and Saritilawah by Wawan and Tara from Fortune Indonesia Activator team. At 17:20 WIB, Muchlis Imam as the invited Ustadz gave a lecture titled “Racing in The Fitri, Attaining Allah’s Blessing with Achievements”. This 40-minute lecture was delivered in casual manner and discussed the reflection of our life.
He emphasized the importance of conducting shalat (prayer) 5 times a day in between our working life. The prominent reason for conducting shalat 5 times a day is because there are three certitudes that is definitely be experienced by human, namely, death, separation, and retribution. “Therefore, the best savings that one must have is a savings in the form of virtues,” said Ustadz Muchlis. This can be realized by self-control and self-discipline that can be applied both in the day-to-day familial relationships and working environment.
Thereafter, Ustadz Muchlis led Shalat Maghrib in congregation and the iftar was then immediately started. The staffs of Fortune Indonesia Group were passionately in rush to enjoy the dishes that were served immediately after Shalat Maghrib was conducted. A large variety of food and beverages had made the iftar even more enjoyable. A wide range of food and beverage menus that were served includes: ta’jil, bogana rice, bali rice, shrimp rice, meatballs, assorted fruits, fried foods, tea, coffee, and so forth.
“I am very excited and looking forward to the next bonding events like this can be continuously held, moreover, it is possible to be realized in a different form of activity. This activity is one manifestation of the company’s concerns. Familiarity between Fortune PR and Fortune Indonesia can be really felt here,” said Sigit, Consultant and Consumer Health Care of Fortune PR. In line with Sigit, Ayu Ungsi from HCD division explained that the staffs and employeers from the same floor, even one room, are rarely able to spend time chitchatting because of numerous tasks that come and go.
Therefore, she is very supportive to the idea of implementing similar event every year. The sustainability of Iftar held by Fortune Indonesia Group which took place at Fortune Indonesia Group Office is expected to be more interesting and varied in the future. Nur Achmad Rochim, HCD & GA Associate Director expects that Iftar with Fortune Indonesia Group should also be complemented with various games related to Ramadhan, such as giving awards to Muslimin or Muslimah for particular games, so that it is not only limited to hearing the lectures.
In its works in the creative industries, Fortune Indonesia has been established for 40 years. Fortune Indonesia Group is a public limited company (Tbk.) which was originally a marketing and advertising consultant, established since 1970. Fortune Indonesia Group today has spread its wings in the field of promotion, event management, organizational exhibition and travel agency. Fortune Indonesia Group includes Fortune Indonesia (Advertising), Fortune Travindo (Travel Service), Pelita Alembana (Advertising), Fortune Adwicipta (Exhibitions, Audio Visuals, Strategic Design and Production) and Fortune Pramana Design (Public Relations Consultant).