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Issue no: 14  /  11 Dec 2003

Ted de Ponti (above), President of RCSW in 1964 / 65, willed a sum of S$250,000 in 1990 to RCSW to establish a scholarship fund for tertiary students from the National University of Singapore, the Singapore Polytechnic and the Nanyang Technological University.

This sum of money was originally invested in fixed deposits which yield returns of 0.5% to 0.75%. Some felt that these returns would not provide meaningful study grants to our needy or worthy students. Following deliberation at committee, BOD meetings and with consensus from our last club assembly, members felt that we should look into a safe investment vehicle offering higher returns. Our Honorary Treasurer Yeo Chuen Eng has kindly agreed to spearhead this project, make the necessary inquiries and to initiate the process.

Highlights this Week

1. Parking : Available for non-members of SRC chargeable at an hourly rate of $2.00. Park at Basement level 4 and take the lift directly to the 1st Floor where Venue (Lounge 1883) is located just behind the Reception Counter. Alternative parking is also available at Raffles City where the charges are on per entry basis, or along the road next to the Padang leading to the Singapore Cricket Club.

2. Payment : Cash $21.00 per pax payable to the Rotarians on 'Desk Duty'. Dining coupon vouchers will be issued.

3. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm and the early birds can start boozing on the complimentary barrel of beer. For those who wish to patronize the Bar, additional cash coupons ($5.00 each) are available from the SRC counter. There will be a free flow of soft drinks.

This is an official Rotary meeting and make up cards will be issued to all visiting Rotarians.
Luncheon Meeting on 11th December will be cancelled in lieu of this event

A gathering of friends and Rotarians to celebrate Pieter's 40th Birthday on Saturday 29th November saw NO birthday presents, but donations of cheques and cash instead to the Singapore Cancer Society, a charity nominated by RCSW as part of its major project 03/04. This gathering raised a total of S$2,660. Pieter will also champion the cause by riding from Malacca and arriving in Singapore in time for our major project charity golf dinner at Raffles Country Club on Friday, 23rd April 2004.  Happy 40th Birthday Pieter and thank you for the party. We would also like to thank generous guests who attended and made a contribution to this worthy cause.

The Interact Club of NJC has started their Christmas Cheer project. They have been selling "The Christmas CD - All Wrapped Up"  by the a cappella group Vocaluptuous, teddy bears and chocolates at Suntec City from 1st to 23rd December. They can be located at the walkway outside the food court next to the the Fountain of Wealth. Proceeds from the sale of the CDs will go to The Society of the Physically Disabled. Proceeds from the sale of chocolates and teddy bears will support NJC's community service trips to Cambodia and the Maldives. (Picture above: NJC Interactors at Suntec City)

Calendar of Events

Dear Presidents and Rotarians of Group 5, District 3310,

I am writing to appeal as well as to encourage you, your club officers and members to register for the upcoming District Conference that will take place in less than a month.

This conference promises to be interesting not only for us Rotarians but also for our spouses. The programme will feature PRIP Bhichai as one of our keynote speakers amogst others. You will find him motivational, insightful and inspirational. He was also a Past District Governor of our District 3310.

I strongly urge all Rotarians, in spite of your busy schedule, to take time off to come attend this conference by registering now. We need your support! This will also help us with our catering, transport and other arrangements.

I would also like to thank RC Bugis Junction whom I understand has already lined up a strong delegation. If your club or fellow members have not done so, I urge you to do so as soon as possible.

Thank you & regards,

Chris Chen
AG-Group 5, D3310

The RI District 3310 Conference is from 9th - 11th January 2004 at Suntec International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Access District 3310 Conference website for more details.

An appeal was made by our Honorary Treasurer at our luncheon meeting on Dec 4, 2003 for members to pay up this year's subscriptions if they have not already done so.

70% or 47 members have sent in their cheques. 21 members or 30% have not done so 6 months into RY 03-04 and their co-operation to act as soon as convenient would be appreciated.  A written and follow up phone call to those concerned will follow shortly from our Club Treasurer Yeo Chuen Eng.

• RCSW Major Project Charity Golf: Friday 23rd April 2003. 11am to 10.30pm. Raffles Country Club, Palm Course.

• RCSW Major Project Charity Bike Ride: Friday 23rd April 2003. 4am to 10.30pm.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of RCSW will be held on 18th Dec 2003 at 1.50pm, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, following the luncheon meeting.
          Agenda includes:

1. To approve the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of RCSW for RY 02/03.

2. To approve the audited accounts of RCSW for RY 02/03.

3. To present the BOD of RCSW for RY 04/05.

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