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e-bulletin of the Rotary Club of
Singapore-West |
Issue no: 27 / 4
March 2004 |
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"Peace
Forum kicks off at
World Understanding
and Peace Day"
Centennial Bell
comes
to Singapore
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Rotary on
its way to 100 this 2005 ** |
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The founding of
Rotary, on 23rd February 1905 is traditionally celebrated as World
Understanding and Peace Day. This year, a new and profound meaning
to this celebration was added to the Rotary community in Singapore
in terms of a "Peace Forum" successfully organized by all Rotary
Clubs in Singapore. With an illustrious panel consisting of:
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Dr Syed Farid
Alatas (Sociologist) |
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Pres Dr Ang
Peng Chye (Consultant Psychiatrist / Psychologist) |
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IPP Claire
Chiang (Businesswoman/Politician) |
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Mr Phillip
Overmyer (Int'l Chamber of Commerce Director) |
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Mr Aaron Himes
(Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar) |
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Venerable Ming
Yi, religious leader from Ren Ci Hospital and Medical Care
Centre. |
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Rotarian Dr
Philbert Chin, Rotarian Perlita Tiro |
The forum discussed
the state of unrest in the world today, its implications for
business and social life generally, and how we could possibly
initiate projects and programmes that would bring about greater
peace and harmony.
There was an overwhelming agreement that the process starts with
education, promoting inter-cultural and racial peace and harmony at
a young age. The importance of peace with individuals, families,
organizations and the community, before international peace could be
achieved could not be emphasized further. The proper mindset on an
individual level was crucial for harmony to prevail across
cultures.
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"In the
aftermath of September 11th, world understanding and peace day
must necessarily be the focus of enhanced attention by, not
just politicians and statesmen but Rotarians as well. Despite
phenomenal progress in science and technology, apparently the
human race still consistently engages in conflict at all
levels of society. Must this be so? Need it be so?
Certainly not! In many parts of the world, in certain
communities, in certain homes, there are examples of those who
have lived in peace and harmony. So where do we begin to find
lasting answers? As Rotarians it behooves us to ponder these
issues and lend a hand in playing a part, however small, in
moving society to a more civilized state"
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At lunch, our Guest of
Honour and speaker
HE Andreas Michaelis,
the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
delivered his address on the same theme.
 The
celebration of the "Centennial Bell" passing through this
part of the world was marked with all the Presidents of
the Rotary Clubs in Singapore, led by our DG David Tong,
each ceremonially striking the bell - marking its journey
through Singapore. The bell arrived from Bali where it was
collected by President CK Ang from RC Singapore.
After Singapore, the Centennial Bell headed towards Brunei
for its next leg of the journey before reaching its
eventual destination in Chicago in 2005, the birthplace of
Rotary. The bell was ceremonially handed over to
representatives from the Rotary Club of Brunei
(picture above right)
by DG David Tong and President CK Ang.
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What'Z for lunch |
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This Week:
4th
March
2004
"Beijing-Moscow by Train Part II"
Rtn Cato Callegari
(Lyrebird Room, L3)
Next
Week:
11th March
2004
"Responsible Care Initiative"
Mr
Lam Kit Wing
(Lyrebird Room, L3)
Following
Weeks:
18th
March
2004
"Foundation of Rotary Clubs"
Dr.
Chandra
(to be confirmed)
(Lyrebird Room, L3)
25th
March
2004
to be announced |
25th Dec 2003 |
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HIGHLIGHTS |
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Families benefit from Food
Aid |
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 RCSW
was "hands on" again on 21st February 2004 with our commitment to
provide food-aid to needy families approaching the Rotary Family
Service Centre. The exercise this time was a "family of Rotary'
affair indeed with Rtn
Michael Ibach and his
2 sons Vincent
and Tizian
present at the RFSC Food-Aid Distribution. While Rtn Michael was
involved with the adult beneficiaries, his sons were helping for a
short while at the children's Library and Reading Room. Following
the exercise and an overall good experience of service to the
community, the food-aid team enjoyed fellowship over prawn noodles
at Beach Rd.
In case some of you do not know, Rtn Michael is an accomplished
singer and has performed at the Esplanade. He is also an
accomplished trumpeter and flutist. Talk about hidden talents and
knowing your fellow Rotarian !
(reported by ronnie neo)
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE NEXT FOOD AID DISTRIBUTION |
The
next distribution will be on Saturday, 20th March 2004 .
VP Ronnie Neo
is looking for willing hands to volunteer their Saturday morning for
only an hour or so to distribute rations at the Rotary Family
Service Centre. Please contact
VP Ronnie Neo. |
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RI District 3310 14th
Assembly |
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22nd - 25th
April 2004
Renaissance Melaka Hotel |
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Jointly hosted
by RC Kota Melaka & RC Singapore
Registration Fee:
S$140 / RM 280 (on or before 15th March 2004),
S$155 / RM 310 (after 16th March 2004)
Registration forms
available from PE KK Tan |
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Our Major
Project for 2003/04 will take place on Friday 23rd April 2004.
Funds will be raised via: |
- 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.
- RCSW Major Project
CD Sales:
"All Wrapped Up" by 'Vocaluptuous' a cappella group.
(picture above)
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4th Rotary Bowling League |
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 This
league will commence in March 2004 and will be held at the
Singapore Polytechnic
Graduates Guild (Dover Rd)
8:00pm every Tuesday Evening
The league is open to Rotarians, Spouses and children above 18 years
of age, and guests. See separate e-mail for relevant details or
contact the organizer
mqbowler28@hotmail.com
Main Sponsor: Khong
Guan Biscuit
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Erratum:
In issue 25: "Try the
Rotary - Rotaract Job Portal report"
, Rotaractor Sylvia Huang, organizing chairperson for the Job Portal
Project is depicted on the right and not on the left as
originally indicated. We apologize for the error.
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Calendar of Events |
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PROGRAMME / NITE MEETINGS
AT A GLANCE |
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APRIL: MAGAZINE MONTH |
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RC Gobo 50th
Anniversary Sister Club Visit. 3rd - 4th April 2004.
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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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3rd Club
Assembly / "Club History" / RCSW Culinary Challenge
(a
Family of Rotary event):
Thursday 13th May
2004.
7pm onwards at New Otani
Hotel.
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Fireside
Chat / Vocational Awards: Thursday 27th May 2004. 7pm
onwards.
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WCS trip to
Cambodia.
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JUNE: ROTARY RECREATIONAL &
VOCATIONAL FELLOWSHIP MONTH |
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President's
Bowling Fellowship. Wednesday 2nd June 2004. 7pm onwards.
Singapore Polytechnic Graduates Guild House.
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Sister Club
Visit: RC Cebu-West: 17th to 20th June 2004.
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Sister Club
Visit and Installation: RC Dhonburi: 30th June 2004.
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Installation
of 2004/2005 BOD and Dinner: 25th June 2004.
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Birthday |
Anniversary |
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Dennis Hangchi |
Ronnie & Vivien Neo |
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Kester Chia |
Chua Koon Chek &
Jenny |
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Edward Low |
Lim Kiah Tow & Siok
Bee |
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Rotary
Anniversary |
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Bay Yew Chuan |
Boh Thai See |
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Bill Chua |
Khoo Chong Yew |
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Stephen Lim |
James Heng |
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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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4th Mar |
Bernard
Chia |
Pieter Van Putten |
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11th Mar |
Kester Chia |
Teh Hee Seang |
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18th Mar |
KC Chong |
Samuel Tso |
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