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Meeting: The Singapore Cricket Club, Every Tuesday 12.45pm
RI Calendar / SEPTEMBER: Youth Service month
District Governor Chew Ghim Bok had the honour of welcoming RI President Ron D Burton to
Singapore so early during his term of office. The event was very elegantly planned for the 300 Rotarians,
spouses and guests. This Inter-City event was held at the Pan Pacific Hotel
While the RI President Ron was escorted by DG Ghim Bok down the escalator, all Rotary club Presidents
lined-up to the Grand Ballroom providing a befitting welcome to RI President Ron and his spouse Jetta.
Various Rotary Clubs’ Presidents line up to welcome our Guest of Honour
PDG Philbert Chin welcomed Rotarians and guests
to raise a toast to the Republic of Singapore. DGE
Andre Suharto proposed a toast to Rotary
International and PP Stanley Low proposed a toast
to our guests. President Shahul Hameed
Bulletin Issue 08 / Aug 2013
Inter-City Dinner Meeting on 28th Aug 2013
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organising RC Singapore welcomed all PDGs and their spouses from D3310 and Rotarians from other
districts.
District Governor Chew Ghim Bok gave an enthusiastic speech setting the mood for the evening. For the
benefit of all he shared a brief history of Rotary in Singapore. Starting in 1930 with Rotary Club of
Singapore, D3310 now has 62 Rotary clubs with 1,800 members. Moreover, there are 29 Rotaract and 135
Interact clubs. Many projects are undertaken within D3310 that spans over Singapore, Malaysia, Sabah,
Sarawak and Brunei. Rotary clubs are also actively involved in projects undertaken in countries like
Thailand, Cambodia, India, Philippines and Taiwan. Our District Governor closed his speech by pledging a
dollar-for-dollar contribution made that evening up to USD 200,000. The ballroom was filled with the
resounding applause that followed!
While dinner commenced, forms were handed to Rotarians for PHF or Major Donor Contributions to Rotary
Foundation. We could see the flurry of activities in-between the appetizer and camera flashes.
Soon it was the Guest-of-honour Ron D Burton up on stage choosing to give the rostrum a miss. Using a
cordless microphone he strolled across the stage connecting with his audience. He immediately put
everyone at ease by sharing his personal experiences with a sense of humor. How he’d been very busy
since 20 June last year travelling for Rotary. “Meeting so many good Rotarians makes it all worthwhile,” he
said.
Rotary International President Ron D Burton delivering a truly inspiring speech Focusing on Rotary International’s Theme for this year, he urged Rotarians to apply it to their own
experience: Engage Rotary, Change Lives. He elaborated on the importance of member retention by
sharing how he decided to leave Rotary within the first year of him joining a Rotary club in 1979 since he
felt bored. Its only when he was asked to take on some responsibility did he feel engaged and has come
this far.
While speaking about fund-raising, RI President Ron D Burton once again displayed his leadership and
vision. A key point he made was not to be afraid of success. Before he met the District Governors from
around the world to serve RY 2013-14, he urged each one to contribute any amount to Rotary Foundation.
He believed that only if a DG contributes can he encourage the Presidents in his District to contribute. He
achieved 100% commitment just by asking his DGs and $676,000 was raised. By the time 2013 Rotary
International Convention was held in Lisbon, USD 5million was raised.
RI President Ron D Burton used the platform to highlight the importance of Membership Growth and
retention. He said, “We need more feet, hands and resources. Set that example, we owe that to Rotary. If
you engage Rotary, something will happen. What will change the most is YOUR Life.”
While dinner continued and people were enjoying the delicious meal, Contribution Forms were being
collated and handed over the District Governor Chew Ghim Bok. As numbers were tallied ‘live’ the targeted
USD 200,000 was soon crossed and settled at USD 394,000. Rotarians and guests were delighted to hear
from the District Governor of Rotary D3310 that he would raise his contribution from USD 200,000 to USD
300,000 together with his good friend PP Teo Pok Zin. An amazing USD 694,000 was raised in one
evening!
RI President Ron D Burton also presented a certificate or a memento to each Rotarian who pledged to
contribute to Rotary Foundation’s PHF or Major Donor levels of recognition.
Rotary International President Ron D Burton was visibly overcome by emotions as he welcomed a nominee
to the prestigious Arch C Klumph Society, DG Chew Ghim Bok.
Tokens of Appreciation were presented to the GOH by DG and the host club President Shahul Hameed. RI
President Ron & spouse Jetta Burton took their leave at 8.30pm and fellowship continued amongst
Rotarians from far and near. A truly memorable evening indeed!
RI President Ron D Burton & spouse Jetta with senior Rotarians of District 3310
(Report by Rtn Nidhi Swarup; full article to be featured in District Newsletter)
Photos of meeting on 28 Aug 2013
RI President Ron Burton & spouse Jetta being welcomed by local Rotary dignitaries
RCRC members in attendance
Recognising PHF contributors from RCRC
Pan Pacific Hotel Ballroom & an exuberant DG Ghim Bok
PRESIDENT’S BLOG – 26 AUGUST 2013
Dear Members,
I have penned this early as I have an eye operation on Tuesday 27Aug. It's on my right eye, which
is my good eye. My left eye has been bad for some time. So I may not be able to see well for the
next few days. Certainly I will not be able to read or write.
This week we cancelled our weekly club meeting. This was to enable and persuade our members
to attend the Inter-City Meeting on Wednesday evening in honour of the short visit of R I
President Ron Burton to Singapore. This was a rare privilege for Rotarians in this little red dot.
President Ron is in Singapore for only a few hours. Yet he set aside time to meet and speak to all
of us.
An Inter-City meeting is a gathering of Rotary Clubs for important Rotary occasions. It enables
Rotary Clubs who are within driving distance of each other to gather for a time of fellowship and
networking. This facilitates the ability to identify areas of need and opportunities for service.
District and Rotary International events also have this element. As a rule of thumb, it is often
said that 30% of the membership of a Rotary Club should be participating in each of these events
.
This KPI is hardly ever reached. For the 28 Aug Inter- City meeting, barely 15% of the
membership of RCRC, not including spouses, signed up. This is not surprising. Members of clubs
with strong fellowship such as RCRC often look to each other and perhaps their sister and
friendship clubs for their Rotary experience. They do not see the need to look elsewhere. But we
must not forget that when we joined Rotary, we joined an international Movement and not just a
club. Our club is one element of a vast global structure that encompasses other Rotary Clubs, our
Rotary District as well as other Districts, the different Rotary Zones and at the apex, Rotary
International. To fully enjoy the Rotary experience, each of us should try to engage Rotary at all
levels. The base level would be the club itself. Participating in Inter-City and District events is a
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short progression from that.
It would be good indeed if more RCRC members avail themselves of forthcoming Rotary
opportunities. Among these are the many District events which have been publicised; the Rotary
Flag Day in October; the Rotary Fun Fair in Nov/December; the Feb 2014 World Understanding
and Peace Day; the 2014 District Assembly in Johor Bahru; the District Conference in Penang,
and, of course, the RI convention in Sydney from 1-4 June 2014.
That together with our club's own projects and activities would make for a truly satisfying Rotary
year.
Jeffrey Chan President, R C of Raffles City
Please note that IPDG Lee Kong Hwee is from our own district 3310 and not neighbouring district as
stated by you in our newsletter.
PP Wee Koon San
Editor: Thank you for pointing out error. IPDG Kong Hwee was our DG 2012-2013 & hails from RC
Pontian
PP Alfred Shee Past President’s group 20th Anniversary celebration on 16 Aug 2013
Our PP Alfred Shee was President of RCRC in 1993-1994. He shared his recent fellow past
presidents’ class of that year when they celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a trip to Kulai, Johor
for fellowship meals, shopping & serious durian feasting. It seems like their party of 18 people
consumed 60kg of choice Malaysian durians.
Members’ Column
Many of our PPs continue the friendship with presidents of other Rotary Clubs in their Rotary Year
long after their time of service. Another example of the strong development of acquaintance as an
opportunity for service through the Rotary movement.
Events Report
Visit to Jamiyah Home for the Aged, 31 Aug 2013
The Annual RCRC Hari Raya visit to the Jamiyah Home for the Aged at Tampines was held on Sat 31
Aug 2013 15 RCRC Rotarians and family members were present, together with more than 30
Rotaractors from the Rotary Club of Raffles City and their friends, who included the NUS
Silat Group. The Rotarians present were President Jeffrey and First Lady Susan; Tengku Sri Indra, his
spouse Jamilah, their daughter and granddaughter ; William and spouse Ruth; CP Siew Joon; Mohit;
Vincent; Ron, Aaron; Brian and Steven.
More than 130 of the 178 residents of the Home attended the event which was held at the main
hall of the Home. The others were either bed ridden or unwell. A programme was put up for the
resident featuring silat performances, sing-a-longs and ketupat-making. Speeches were delivered by
Tengku to commemorate the occasion and by President Jeffrey who emphasized that in Singapore
we delight in celebrating each other’s festivals and that we also recognise our Senior Citizens like
the Home's residents for the contributions that they have made to our nation's progress. The very
enthused residents joined in heartily in the programme and some even went on stage with our
Rotarians and Rotaractors to join in the sing-a-long.
The event concluded with President Jeffrey distributing "zakats' (ie. monetary gifts) from RCRC to
the residents. The zakats for those unable to be present were handed to the Home administrators
to be given to them later
This yearly visit is one of the highlights of the RCRC Community Service calendar. In his speech to
the Rotaractors at the end of the day, President Jeffrey expressed the hope that this project will
continue for a long time more.
Next Rotary International President: 2014-2015
The next President of Rotary International is Gary C K Huang of the Rotary Club of Taipei, Taiwan. President Elect Gary is well known to Rotarians in Singapore and in our District and has visited us many times. A Rotarian since 1976, Gary has served as RI vice president, director, Rotary Foundation trustee, district governor, International Assembly training leader, regional session leader, task force member and coordinator, and committee member and chair.
Gary was also Convener of the 2000 Hong Kong, 2011 Kuala Lumpur, 2002 Manila, and 2003 Singapore Rotary Institutes. He also served as chair of the 2002 Taipei Presidential Conference and chair of the Council of Past District Governors in Taiwan.
In his business life, Gary has served as the chair of Taiwan Sogo Shinkong Security Co., Ltd., Shin Kong Life Real Estate Service Co., and P.S. Insurance Agency, Inc. and director of Federal Corporation and managing director of Taipei Life-Line Association.
He is a past president of Malayan Overseas Insurance Co. and charter secretary general of the Council for Industrial and Commercial Development in Taiwan.
We in Raffles City look forward to Gary’s term of office as R I President.
RC Tanglin Dinner Meeting
Date: Mon 2 Sep 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Tanglin Club
Cost: $25
AG Johnson Tan has passed down dinner invitation from RC Tanglin for support at their forthcoming
dinner meeting. Guest speaker is HE Stefan Rozkopal, the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to
Singapore.
RI / District Announcement
Rotary Leadership Institute Seminar & Graduation
Date: 14-15 Sep 2013
Venue: Johor Baru (final venue to be confirmed)
Reg fee: RM80 / day event with optional fellowship dinner at RM50
Cheque to RC Kulai
The RLI is part of our district Strategic Plan to provide further Rotary knowledge and facilitation skills
for Rotarians in our district and also to specifically groom groups of RLI Faculty members as
Facilitators for PETs & DTA and other district training seminars.
Kindly indicate your attendance soonest possible to PP Joseph Chua email:
[email protected] and President Brown Pereira email: [email protected] who are the
coordinators for Johor and Singapore respectively.
Please note that the deadline for registration will be 2nd September, 2013
District Membership Development Seminar (Singapore leg)
Date: Sat, 21st Sep 2013
Venue: Function Hall of Botany Centre, Singapore Botanical Gardens
Time: 1.00pm – 5.30pm
Reg fee: $20 per person
URL link: http://www.sbg.org.sg/visitorinfo/mapofground.asp
Programme 1.00 - 1.15 PM Registration
1.15 - 1.20 PM Welcome Address by Organising Chair, PP Lai Bou Leong
1.20 - 1.35 PM Opening Speech by District Governor Chew Ghim Bok
1.35 - 2.00 PM District Membership Statistics and Goals by District Membership Development
Chair, PP Tan Kay Hui
2.00 - 2.45 PM Membership Case Study by Rotary Club of Singapore
2.45 - 3.15 PM Dispelling Muslim Misunderstandings about Rotary by PDG Haji Zainie Aucasa
3.15 - 3.30 PM Coffee / Tea Break
3.30 - 4.00 PM IPDG's Perspectives - A Radical Look at Membership by IPDG Lee Kong Hwee
4.00 - 4.45 PM Club Merger Case Study by Rotary Club of Serangoon Gardens Orchard
4.45 - 5.15 PM Q&A and Open Discussion with Panelists
5.15 - 5.30 PM Closing Remarks by District Governor Chew Ghim Bok
Joint RI District 3310 & 3300 ‘Seeing Eye to Eye’ Seminar & Free Medical Screening,
Date: 11th – 13th October, 2013
Venue: Bayu Marina Resort, Johor Bahru
Host Club: RC Pasir Gudang
Refer to link for registration details:
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District Vocational Service Seminar in Singapore
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2013
Time: Reg from 11.30am, Seminar 1.00pm-5.30pm, Fellowship 5.30pm-6.00pm
Venue: NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House
Host Club: RC Pandan Valley
Cost: $45 per person before 30 Sep 2013, $50 after 30 Sep 2013
The signature feature of the seminar is the two panel discussions moderated by PDG Dr. Philbert
Chin. Refer to link for program details:
http://www.eblastsolution.com/eblastv3/rotarydistrict3310/uploaded/DVS_Program.pdf
Club AnnouncementsClub AnnouncementsClub AnnouncementsClub Announcements (in Sep(in Sep(in Sep(in Sep 2013)2013)2013)2013)
RCRC Hari Raya Fellowship Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Sari Ratu Restaurant (Authentic Indonesian Padang Food)
20 Pahang Street (Off Jalan Sultan) Singapore 198617 Tel: 62949983 www.sariratu.com
Board of Directors Meeting Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013
Time: 7:30 PM Dinner / 8:30 Meeting
Venue: Percy Jeyapal’s Residence at 32 Jalan Peradun -Seletar Hills Estate
(CTE Exit Yio Chu Kang Rd.or TPE Exit Jalan Kayu and come by Seletar Road - Left to Jalan
Joran Park along Joran walk to Jalan Peradun.)
TEL 64820348 / 96650921
The meeting will be preceded by a sumptuous roti prata dinner hosted by PP Percy Jeyapal; all Board
members and spouses are invited.
Lunch Meeting on Tues 3 Sep 2013 Speaker: Mr Ku Swee Yong on “Singapore Residential Market: Will there be a Crash?” Our speaker is the CEO, International Property Advisor Pte Ltd. in Singapore. He was also the
Director of Marketing and Business Development at Savills Singapore and the General Manager at
Far East Organization’s Indonesia office. He is regularly frequently interviewed by Media Corp and
SPH
for his opinion and views on Property matters/issues (featured in the Straits Times, Business Times,
ZaoBao, Channel News Asia, Radio 938Live, etc.) His books on Singapore’s property market, titled
Real Estate Riches and Building Your Real Estate Riches, are both Sunday Times Bestsellers
For the lunch, the SCC will, at the request of our members, be presenting one of its all time favourites:
Indian mee goreng with mutton. This is of course in addition to other dishes such as grilled
chicken salad, Caesars salad, salmon, mixed vegetables and vegetable curry. There will be the usual
array of desserts.
Community Service Committee Meeting (postponed) Date: Tues 10 Sep 2013
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Residence of Dr Chin Koy Nam @26 Rochalie Drive
Lunch Meeting on Tues, 17 Sep 2013 Speaker: Chua Ser Lee, Youth Activist, to speak on "Gen iY"
Chua Seng Lee has been volunteering actively and inspiring numerous youths by giving talks, providing counseling and leadership in various projects both locally and internationally since 1985. He has served as a Council Member of the 9th and 10th National Youth Council (NYC), the national co-coordinating body for youth affairs in Singapore and actively promotes overseas youth exchanges, mentorship, youth development and the youth voice. In 2008, he was appointed as Chairman, National Youth Mentoring Steering Committee, by NYC, to roll out the test bed and pilot phases of the mentoring plan. The plan is completed in 2013. A formal report would be published for public learning. Currently he is the program director of Bethesda Care and Counseling Services Centre. He has also authored a book on "My Voice: Overcoming" to highlight the state of depression in Singapore.
Rotary Club of Makati North event: Le Cabaret
Our sister Club, the Rotary Club of Makati North, is organising a fund-raising event entitled “Le
Cabaret” on 14 Sep 2013 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati, Manila. This is for their project “Feed a Child,
Build a Nation”.
About 19 of our members & spouse members will be attending this event. Pres Jeffrey & First Lady
Susan will lead our RCRC delegation. The amount donated by our club is already nearing 200,000
Philippine pesos. This is before topping up by the Club. In addition, some other members who are not
going have also donated generously to this cause.
There is still time for those who would like to attend this fund-raiser to join in. Please let PP David
Ong (our Philippine country specialist) and Rtn Luis Coronado (our International Service Director)
know if you would like to join in.
Venue change for lunch meeting Tues, 24 Sep 2013 For 24 Sept, the venue of our meeting will not be at the SCC but at the 1819 Jayleen Hotel at 42
Carpenter Street. The time remains the same but the cost for that lunch will be $15 per person
payable upon entry directly to the hotel.
Please note venue for other Tues lunch meetings on 3, 10, 17 Sep remains unchanged at SCC
Oktoberfest & Rotary Fund Raising event Date: Thurs, 26 Sep 2013 Time: 7.30pm onwards Venue: Brotzeit at Somerset
An endeavour initiated by RC Queenstown & suggested to members by Rtn Luis Coronado. The
owners (one of whom is a Rotarian) of the pub restaurant have offered to support fellowship cum fund
raising event. All proceeds received during the dinner & drinks will be donated to the a scholarship
fund to support Ms Lam Wan Yee. She is a promising young Singaporean student with an
outstanding academic track record & wish to take up the Master study of Science in Environmental
Engineering with specialization in Urban Water Management & Ecological Systems Design & Waste
Management at the renowned Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
More details forthcoming on cost & associated information.
Installation Banquet of RC KL Di-Raja Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 Venue: Shangri-La Hotel, KL Our sister club will be having their 86th Installation Banquet. They have extended an official invitation
for RCRC members to join in their dinner celebration.
Confirmation of attendance to Director Luis Coronado / Pres Jeffrey Chan
Club Announcements (beyond Sep 2013)
RCRC Events to note SEPTEMBER:
• Sun 1 Sep RCRC Hari Raya Fellowship at Sari Ratu Restaurant
• Mon 2 Sep Board of Directors Meeting, roti prata dinner at residence of PP Percy Jeyapal
• Tue. 3 Sep Speaker, Mr Ku Swee Yong -Singapore Residential Property Market update
• Sat 14 Sep Le Cabaret- RC Makati North event in Manila, Philippines
• Tues 17 Sep Speaker, Mr Chua Seng Lee Youth Engagement- Gen iY
• Tue. 24 Sep Speaker, Mr James Soh, Chief Executive National Youth Achievement Award
Council speaking on "National Youth Achievement Awards"
• Sun 29 Sep 2013 86th Installation Banquet of RC KL Di-Raja in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OCTOBER:
• Tues 8 Oct Speaker, Mr Barry Desker, Dean of the Rajaratnam School of International Studies speaks on "Non-traditional security: Food and Energy"
• Sat 12 Oct: Joint Districts 3300 & 3310 “Seeing Eye to Eye Seminar” ; Bayu Marina Resort; Johor Baru, Malaysia • Tues 15 Oct, No lunch meeting due to Hari Raya Haji, public holiday
• Sat 19 Oct: Rotary Flag. In aid of the Foundation of Rotary Clubs of Singapore. This is a club bonding event, a fund raiser and also an effort to create public awareness of Rotary in Singapore. PP Eugene will provide further details. Please volunteer to help out. • Tues 22 Oct Speaker, VP Thomas Graf: speaking on "Development of Private Banking in Singapore"
• Sat 26 Oct : District Vocational Service Seminar (Singapore leg)
• Tue 29 Oct Speaker, Mr Harry -Hakusi Kesata -BEEN THERE- DONE THAT. NOVEMBER
• Tues 5 Nov Speaker, COL Lyndon Buckingham speaking on "The Salvation Army in Singapore"
DECEMBER:
• 6-8 Dec: Taipei Rotary Zone Institute, Taipei Grand Hotel, Taipei, Republic of China (register online)
Month Desk Duty
Next Week: 3 Sep 2013 Jimmy Daruwalla (Team Leader)
10 Sep 2013 Billy Lee
17 Sep 2013 David Lee Fong Lit
24 Sep 2013 David Lee Kay Tuan
Members’ Celebrations in September
Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries
4th Wee Koon San 7th Steven Teng
21st Percy Jeyapal 11th Chin Koy Nam
24th Tengku Sri Indra 25th Vincent Chen
28th Alfred Ong