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e-bulletin of the Rotary Club of
Singapore-West |
Issue no: 18 / 15
Jan 2004 |
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PRESIDENT'S MID-TERM
ADDRESS / APPRECIATION
on the 8th January 2004
A SUMMARY |
"IF THERE IS
ANYTHING WORTHY
AND OF GOOD REPORT
... THINK OF THESE THINGS" |
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Before RY 03/04 began, regional economies were hit by the dreaded "SARS",
RCSW was not spared and we saw the deferred visit of 3 of our sister
clubs. Fortunately under the chairmanship of VP PP Wee Leong How, we
still had a good turn out at the 03 / 04 installation dinner.
MAJOR PROJECT:
At the President's fellowship on September 1st, the Christmas CD
"All Wrapped Up" by the a cappella group "Vocaluptuous" was
'soft launched' in aid of the Society for the Physically Disabled to
purchase a wheelchair people mover. To date, the whole project sold
6,000 plus CDs with RCSW responsible for 2,200. This surpasses the
original target of 5,000 CDs. The final tally of sales figures and
amount raised is currently being done. A further report will be
given shortly.
NEW MEMBERS:
RCSW was infused with 3 new spirited Rotarians and I am deeply
grateful to PP's Peter Kong, BG and Rtn Michael Quek.
ROTARY FOUNDATION:
In October 2003, the RCSW Foundation was dissolved by members as it
was not serving it's intended purpose and costing us accounting
fees.
BULLETIN:
The RCSW bulletin "West News" was given a facelift with a more user
and reader friendly approach. Except for festive holidays, it is
brought to you on a weekly basis. Our RCSW website is also
continually updated by our editorial committee.
FAMILY OF ROTARY:
In keeping with Rotary's aim of encouraging the "Family Spirit", we
re-emphasized the involvement of the family in certain related
community and fellowship projects like Food-Aid to RFSC and the
upcoming RCSW Culinary Challenge. My appreciation to VP Ronnie for
coordinating this event. VP Ronnie is also the Rotarian Advisor to
the NJC Interact Club and was instrumental in guiding them with
their Christmas cart at Suntec City. In the same vein, Rotarian
Advisor Lai Bou Leong guided Jurong Institute in the cart (located
at Paragon Shopping Centre) that RCSW arranged for them during the
Christmas period to raise funds for the School Pocket Money Fund.
Thank you, Bou Leong !! |
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ZONE INSTITUTE:
RCSW played host to delegates of the Zone Institute. My
thanks to PDG Ben Chng for kindly hosting the fellowship
dinner. Special mention to Secretary Jeff Koh for
volunteering as editor and producing a daily newsletter
during the 3 day Zone Institute Meeting.
"BROTHER-CLUB"
VISIT: In
December, we visited our then "Sister-Club" Cebu-West to
view the PCs that we had sent and to renew ties
temporarily disrupted by SARS! Thanks to PP Peter and Dir
Gary for making up our delegation. My thanks also to Rtn
Bernard Chia, PP Kay Eng and Rtn Kiah Tow for representing
RCSW at our sister-club - RC Pudu's "Fragrance of the
Night" charity dinner in December.
VOCATIONAL
VISITS: These
visits were organized for our Interactors to gain a career
insight into the hospitality (New Otani Hotel c/o of
Director Yoshi) and the banking industry (AMEX c/o
Treasurer Yeo Chuen Eng).
We still have an exciting programme (see below) lined up
for the next half of the year. I thank you for your
continued support this past half year and look forward to
your fellowship in the next. In the mean time let us all
continue "to lend a hand" in these trying times in
the name of service.
(address by president
tay wei lien)
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What'Z for lunch |
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This Week:
15th Jan 2004
"Image
of Rotary - a report
from the District Conference"
AG.
Chris Chen
(Lyrebird Room, L3)
Next
Week:
22nd Jan 2004
No
Meeting
Chinese New Year
"Gong Xi Fa
Cai
to all members
of RCSW"
from the
Editorial Committee
Following
Week:
Evening of 29th Jan
2004
Club
Assembly &
Ladies Nite |
25th Dec 2003 |
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Highlights |
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FOOD AID 10th JAN 2004:
RCSW sole supporter for last 3 years |
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3 Rotarians
and their wives participated in this latest food aid exercise on
10th January 2004 at the Rotary Family Service Centre. They were
Rtns and Spouse: Ronnie & Vivien, Nelson & Lisa and Sin Yong & Lai
Peng. RCSW has been the sole supporter of this Food Aid exercise at
the RFSC for the last 3 years.
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Food
Ration
each package includes:
AAA White Thai Rice
Sailing Boat Oil
Milo Refill Pack
Sugar
Eggs
Sardines
Cream Cracker Biscuits
Marie Biscuits
Blue Cross Condensed Milk
Myojo Instant Noodles
Mee Hoon |
Ration Source and Budget
These products are purchased from a nearby
Muslim provision shop. The owner considers this his community
obligation and sells this to RFSC at a total cost price of about
S$32. RCSW is indeed grateful. The total budget of S$200 - S$300
per month comes from our sunshine box and benefits
approximately 12 families. At the request of the RFSC, we have
agreed to increase the budget to $35 per family. Each
beneficiary is on the Food Ration scheme for a period of 2-4
months only. Meanwhile RFSC will be helping them in other areas
such as job placements, interviews, children's schooling and
getting other aid from other government and non-government
organizations. Please continue to contribute to Sunshine
generously so that our Club can continue to help.
(**report by ronnie neo) |
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Calendar of Events |
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A PIECE OF HISTORY FROM YOU !! |
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We
are publishing a history of the club and you can make an important
contribution. Any old photograph or perhaps an interesting event of
historical significance that you would like to share would be
appreciated. All material will be returned to you and your
contribution will be acknowledged. Please forward your material to:
PP Dr. Khoo Chong Yew
Rotary Club of Singapore-West P.O. Box 139 Tanglin Post
Office S 912405
or hand them to Director Gary Loh during one of our meetings
Thank you and regards, Yours sincerely, PP Dr Khoo Chong Yew |
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CLUB
ASSEMBLY / LADIES NITE |
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The 2nd club assembly of RCSW will be held on
Thursday January 29th. 7pm onwards at New Otani
Hotel.
This will be followed by a
"Ladies Nite"
fellowship
The topic for the evening will be on
Wine tasting
by
Mr. Charles Stephan, Wine BOS. |
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4th President's
Cup Golf Challenge |
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6th February 2004
Sembawang Country Club
12.30 pm - 9.00 pm
$105 only !!! inclusive of
lunch, green and buggy fees
and an 8-course Chinese Dinner.
SCC Members: $44.10
Two Divisions: A ( Handicap 0-22)
B (Handicap 23-24)
Overall Best Net
will win the President's Cup 2004
Other prizes for top ten winners |
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Submit
your entries early to
Golf Convener Thomas Wong |
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SPONSORS
WL Tay Quantity Surveying Services / David Sports and
Engraving Co. Pte Ltd |
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PROGRAMME
/ NITE MEETINGS AT A GLANCE |
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JANUARY: ROTARY
AWARENESS MONTH |
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2nd Club
Assembly / Ladies Nite: Thursday 29th January 2004.
see notice
above
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Talk for
Rotarians and Spouses by Rotary Counseling and Family Service
Centre: 17th January 2004,
Who's Managing Your
Anger? by Ms. Ophelia Ooi, Senior Counselor, Rotary
Counseling Centre.
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FEBRUARY: WORLD UNDERSTANDING
MONTH |
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MARCH: WORLD ROTARACT MONTH |
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APRIL: MAGAZINE MONTH |
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RCSW Culinary Challenge
(a
Family of Rotary event):
Thursday 1st
April 2004. 7pm onwards at New Otani Hotel. Culinary teams -
made up of Rtns and / or spouses, families, friends, Interactors
and Rotaractors are invited to: "show off their culinary skills
" More details soon.
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INTERCITY
MEETING: Thursday 8th April 2004. 7pm onwards at New Otani
Hotel.
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Easter
Cheer. Sunday 11th April 2004. Details to be announced.
- RCSW Major Project Charity
Golf: Friday 23rd April 2004. 11am to 10.30pm.
Raffles Country Club, Palm Course.
- RCSW Major Project Charity
Bike Ride: Friday 23rd April 2004. 4am to 10.30pm.
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MAY |
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JUNE: ROTARY RECREATIONAL &
VOCATIONAL FELLOWSHIP MONTH |
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Happy
Wedding Anniversary |
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Stephen & Joan Lim |
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Happy Birthday |
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Chew Kia Ngee |
Peter Kong |
Loh Sin Yong |
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THE 4
WAY TEST
OF THE THINGS WE
THINK, SAY OR DO |
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First
Second
Third
Fourth
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Is it the Truth
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Is it Fair to all concerned ?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendship?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned ? |
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15th Jan |
Boh Thai See |
David Yeow |
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22nd Jan |
Gong
Xi Fa Cai |
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29th Jan |
LADIES NITE @ Grand
Copthorne Hotel |
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5th Feb |
to be announced |
Yeo Chuan Lock
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