This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their February 1st meeting. The speaker, Rtn. Phillip Overmyer from the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, spoke on "Singapore's New Business Model - Will It Work?". He highlighted the government's focus on jobs, productivity, and economic growth. The bulletin also included announcements of upcoming club events in February for World Understanding Month, induction of a new member, and the Board of Directors for the next Rotary year.
Rtn. Chan Chong Beng, president of the Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) spoke to the Rotary Club of Singapore about ASME's role in supporting small and medium enterprises in Singapore. He provided statistics on SMEs' contributions to Singapore's economy and employment. ASME offers networking opportunities and programs to assist SMEs with their business needs. The meeting also saw the induction of a new club member, Dr. Sanjay Nalachandran, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on November 9th, 2011. It provides an overview of the guests and visiting Rotarians in attendance, as well as the speakers for the week who discussed Singapore's non-profit sector ecosystem and the Rotary Foundation. Key events from the meeting included an exchange of banners with other clubs, a presentation on an End Polio walk and climb fundraising event, and birthday and anniversary celebrations. The document concludes with announcements of upcoming Rotary events and details of the next weekly meeting.
The document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore providing information about their recent meeting including welcoming visiting Rotarians, introducing a new member, announcing their club's district award recognitions, and advertising upcoming Rotary events. It summarizes the guest speaker's presentation on World Vision's work improving children's development and outlines the club's activities, recognition of members, and schedule of upcoming meetings and events.
The document is a newsletter from the Rotary Club of Singapore dated March 12, 2012. It provides summaries of the club's recent activities and upcoming events. It discusses the previous week's speaker on implications of 21st century technologies on educating youth and previews the upcoming week's speaker on the same topic. It also includes standard sections about welcoming visitors, birthdays, anniversaries, and international service activities.
1. This document summarizes the closing speech of Tapan Rao, President of the Rotary Club of Singapore, at their final meeting of the 2011-2012 Rotary year.
2. Rao thanked the members and committees who contributed to a successful year, during which the club adopted a modified Club Leadership Plan. Several club projects and initiatives were recognized with awards from the district.
3. Looking ahead, Rao suggested the club consider online meeting capabilities to better involve busy professionals. He also recommended formally incorporating the Strategic Planning Committee into the club structure.
This weekly bulletin from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay provides updates on club activities from the past week. It includes a letter from the Club President covering recent meetings, including brainstorming fundraising ideas and upcoming project launches. It also summarizes a youth driver awareness program, the launch of a project supporting Manna Industries, and an interview about efforts to eradicate polio. Upcoming events include representatives attending a training seminar and celebrating World Rotaract Day. The bulletin closes by encouraging members to continue serving through Rotary.
The document summarizes the 76th District Assembly of Rotary International held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from April 17-18, 2010. It discusses the transfer of leadership as the incoming district governor, Lim Kok Beng, received his badge and outlined the theme of "Building Communities - Bridging Continents" set by incoming RI President Ray Klinginsmith. It also describes social events of the assembly, including the district governor's banquet attended by members of the RCBKS club. Lastly, it provides an announcement about the previous week's speaker on innovation and topics discussed regarding membership development.
1) The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore, including a speech given by PDG Dr. Wu Dar Ching on how the Rotary Foundation can be relevant to local clubs.
2) It also discusses the exchange of banners with the Rotary Club of Kirkintilloch, Scotland, whose president's father was a prisoner of war in Singapore during WWII.
3) PDG Dr. Wu Dar Ching spoke about the various Rotary Foundation programs and funding sources available to clubs, and how clubs can better utilize foundation grants to support community service.
Rtn. Chan Chong Beng, president of the Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) spoke to the Rotary Club of Singapore about ASME's role in supporting small and medium enterprises in Singapore. He provided statistics on SMEs' contributions to Singapore's economy and employment. ASME offers networking opportunities and programs to assist SMEs with their business needs. The meeting also saw the induction of a new club member, Dr. Sanjay Nalachandran, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on November 9th, 2011. It provides an overview of the guests and visiting Rotarians in attendance, as well as the speakers for the week who discussed Singapore's non-profit sector ecosystem and the Rotary Foundation. Key events from the meeting included an exchange of banners with other clubs, a presentation on an End Polio walk and climb fundraising event, and birthday and anniversary celebrations. The document concludes with announcements of upcoming Rotary events and details of the next weekly meeting.
The document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore providing information about their recent meeting including welcoming visiting Rotarians, introducing a new member, announcing their club's district award recognitions, and advertising upcoming Rotary events. It summarizes the guest speaker's presentation on World Vision's work improving children's development and outlines the club's activities, recognition of members, and schedule of upcoming meetings and events.
The document is a newsletter from the Rotary Club of Singapore dated March 12, 2012. It provides summaries of the club's recent activities and upcoming events. It discusses the previous week's speaker on implications of 21st century technologies on educating youth and previews the upcoming week's speaker on the same topic. It also includes standard sections about welcoming visitors, birthdays, anniversaries, and international service activities.
1. This document summarizes the closing speech of Tapan Rao, President of the Rotary Club of Singapore, at their final meeting of the 2011-2012 Rotary year.
2. Rao thanked the members and committees who contributed to a successful year, during which the club adopted a modified Club Leadership Plan. Several club projects and initiatives were recognized with awards from the district.
3. Looking ahead, Rao suggested the club consider online meeting capabilities to better involve busy professionals. He also recommended formally incorporating the Strategic Planning Committee into the club structure.
This weekly bulletin from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay provides updates on club activities from the past week. It includes a letter from the Club President covering recent meetings, including brainstorming fundraising ideas and upcoming project launches. It also summarizes a youth driver awareness program, the launch of a project supporting Manna Industries, and an interview about efforts to eradicate polio. Upcoming events include representatives attending a training seminar and celebrating World Rotaract Day. The bulletin closes by encouraging members to continue serving through Rotary.
The document summarizes the 76th District Assembly of Rotary International held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from April 17-18, 2010. It discusses the transfer of leadership as the incoming district governor, Lim Kok Beng, received his badge and outlined the theme of "Building Communities - Bridging Continents" set by incoming RI President Ray Klinginsmith. It also describes social events of the assembly, including the district governor's banquet attended by members of the RCBKS club. Lastly, it provides an announcement about the previous week's speaker on innovation and topics discussed regarding membership development.
1) The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore, including a speech given by PDG Dr. Wu Dar Ching on how the Rotary Foundation can be relevant to local clubs.
2) It also discusses the exchange of banners with the Rotary Club of Kirkintilloch, Scotland, whose president's father was a prisoner of war in Singapore during WWII.
3) PDG Dr. Wu Dar Ching spoke about the various Rotary Foundation programs and funding sources available to clubs, and how clubs can better utilize foundation grants to support community service.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on May 16th, 2012. It includes:
- Welcome remarks for visiting dignitaries including the Ambassador of Israel.
- A presentation by the Ambassador of Israel on Israel's economy and its standing as a global innovator.
- The induction of a new club member, Dr. Rupesh Agrawal, an ophthalmologist.
- Announcements of upcoming Rotary events in Singapore and worldwide.
- Birthday and anniversary congratulations for club members.
This document summarizes the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore for the week of April 16th, 2012. It includes announcements about upcoming events, such as a visit to the Heritage Kampung on April 22nd. The speaker of the week, Mr. Tay Lai Hock, founder of Ground-Up Initiative, spoke about how Kampung culture can create sustainable communities and nurture leaders. The club's major project for the year is funding a gym for Boys' Town worth $100,000. The bulletin also provides information about birthdays, anniversaries, and upcoming Rotary events.
Rotary Club of Makati Greenbelt holds regular weekly meetings and community service events. The upcoming events include a medical-dental mission, raffle fundraiser, governor's visit, and Christmas fellowship. PE Ana will lead the club in the upcoming Rotary Year. The club also provides scholarships to local students and partners with organizations for community projects.
PP James Cheong
012-2067000
Youth Service Director
PP Jeremy Ng
012-2067000
New Generations Director
PP Yau Kok Kee
012-2067000
Rotary Foundation Director
PP Dr Kong Liang Phoon
012-2067000
Sergeant-at-Arms
PP Sunny Khoo
012-2067000
Club Trainer
PP Steve Robinson
012-2067000
Webmaster
PP Thomas Teo
012-2067000
Bulletin Editor
PP Poay Lim
012-2067000
This weekly bulletin from the Rotary Club of Bangsar Kuala Lumpur (RCBKS) provides updates on:
1) The club's activities from the past week which included a visit from the District Governor and inducting a new member.
2) Upcoming events for the club including a fellowship event, speaker presentations, and committee meetings.
3) Announcements regarding birthdays, anniversaries, and duty roster assignments.
This document contains an agenda and summaries for a joint HR/OD event hosted by the Regional Employers Association Yorkshire and Humber. The event will include:
- Welcome and introductions from local council representatives and partner organizations.
- Sessions on leadership challenges, transformational change, and using evidence to demonstrate workforce impact.
- Breakout sessions on topics like the gender pay gap, inclusion and diversity, and multigenerational workforces.
- A closing session with reflections on the first day and thanks to attendees before the event concludes.
A Members Perspective of Rotary Convention at Sydney 2014Steve Coady
- The Rotary International Convention in Sydney 2014 provided opportunities for Rotarians to be inspired by the work of Rotary, meet members from around the world, and learn about service opportunities.
- The keynote speakers emphasized continuing efforts to end polio worldwide and addressed challenges around stagnating membership that threaten Rotary's future if not addressed.
- Breakout sessions covered topics like humanitarian service projects and strategies to improve membership through engaging young people and professionals.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on June 13th, 2012. The summary includes:
1) The guest speaker was Mr. Girija Pande, Chairman of Asia Pacific for Tata Consultancy Services, who spoke on "Leadership in an Interconnected World." He highlighted trends of globalization, urbanization, sustainability, and technology.
2) Upcoming events were announced, including the Installation Dinner on June 30th.
3) Birthday and anniversary celebrants for the week were recognized.
4) The next Community Service and International Service meetings were announced for July 5th and June 21st respectively.
The magic of R.I. District 3140 comes to life in one painstakingly-compiled bulletin. 36 clubs, the entire District Core Team and our amazing OC- Thank you for making our dream come true.
The document summarizes Rotary activities from April to June 2010. It discusses literacy projects with the Red Cross on CPR training for students and a workshop on peace. Upcoming activities are noted, including the district assembly, an awards ceremony, and planning meetings. The president thanks members and looks forward to the new Rotary year's projects on medical-dental missions and feeding undernourished children. Fellowship events are also mentioned, including one at a farm in Batangas.
The document summarizes Rotary activities from April to June 2010. It discusses literacy projects with the Red Cross on CPR training for students and a workshop on peace. Upcoming activities are noted, including the district assembly, an awards ceremony, and planning meetings. The president thanks members and looks forward to the new Rotary year's projects on medical-dental missions and feeding undernourished children. Fellowship events are also mentioned, including one at a farm in Batangas.
Cyril Sukare will be the keynote speaker at the Nechako Toastmasters meeting to discuss communications and leadership. The meeting will include a president's welcome, guest speaker, mini-speeches from members on how Toastmasters has helped them, and a chance for guests to provide feedback. Toastmasters International is a global organization with over 300,000 members across 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that helps improve public speaking and leadership skills.
The document is the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore, which provides updates on club activities, including a speaker discussing how humor leads to happiness, the introduction of a new club member, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events in celebration of various months and holidays. The bulletin also recognizes member birthdays and anniversaries, and provides guidance on self-reflection through the four-way test.
This document provides information about Rotary Club Makati Greenbelt's plans and projects for Rotary Year 2009-2010. It outlines the club's thrusts in areas like membership development, community service, literacy and education, health and hunger, water and environment, vocational service, youth service, and international service. It also provides details on the club's involvement with The Rotary Foundation and public relations efforts. Club leaders pledge support for specific projects around book donations, scholarships, and internships. The club aims to achieve its goals through members' participation in meetings, activities, and service projects.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club meeting that included a guest speaker discussing solutions for the English language skills gap in Malaysia. It also provides updates on club activities and announcements, including an upcoming leadership training camp. Rotary donations were recognized at a recent appreciation dinner attended by some club members to commemorate world peace and international understanding.
The Rotary Club of Makati Greenbelt met on February 3, 2010. The meeting focused on World Understanding Month and upcoming club activities. Key events included a book donation, visit to a learning center, blood letting drive, and a tree planting project. The club also discussed emphasizing understanding and goodwill to promote world peace during World Understanding Month.
The document provides information about the Object of Rotary, which is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Specifically, it aims to:
1) Develop acquaintance as an opportunity for service
2) Promote high ethical standards in business and professions
3) Apply the ideal of service in personal, business, and community life
4) Advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace
It also includes the Rotary Pledge and the Four-Way Test.
The document summarizes various events and activities of the Rotary Club of Delhi Millennium over the past few months. It describes a club assembly at a bar where members bonded over music and dinner. It also discusses a Holi celebration with food, drinks and dancing, a past life regression workshop, fellowship lunches and dinners hosted by members, the Rotary Foundation Ball, and community service projects including providing a drinking water station and cooler at a local school. The membership roster from July 2015 is also included.
To better promote Rotary, we need to highlight our values and objectives and tie them to membership growth. In this session, you’ll learn best practices to attract new people of action, particularly among younger generations. Rotarian leaders at the club, district, and international levels will share their experiences.
To better promote Rotary, we need to highlight our values and objectives and tie them to membership growth. In this session, you’ll learn best practices to attract new people of action, particularly among younger generations. Rotarian leaders at the club, district, and international levels will share their experiences.
This document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on June 6th, 2012. [1] The Good Samaritan Award for 2012 was presented to Chew Chia Shao Wei, a 16-year-old student who volunteers significant time to community service activities while excelling in school. [2] The meeting also discussed an upcoming visit by club members to assist elderly residents at the Singapore Garden Festival. [3] An essay by the second place winner of the NGS essay competition was excerpted, discussing challenges to interaction between elderly and youth in modern Singapore due to changing household patterns, language barriers, and differences in technology use.
The bulletin provides information about the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on May 30th, 2012. It includes introductory remarks by President Tapan Rao, announcements of awards received by the club at district meetings, and a request for support of a fundraising gala show by the medical students' society. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin is intended to inform members of the club's activities and events.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on May 16th, 2012. It includes:
- Welcome remarks for visiting dignitaries including the Ambassador of Israel.
- A presentation by the Ambassador of Israel on Israel's economy and its standing as a global innovator.
- The induction of a new club member, Dr. Rupesh Agrawal, an ophthalmologist.
- Announcements of upcoming Rotary events in Singapore and worldwide.
- Birthday and anniversary congratulations for club members.
This document summarizes the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore for the week of April 16th, 2012. It includes announcements about upcoming events, such as a visit to the Heritage Kampung on April 22nd. The speaker of the week, Mr. Tay Lai Hock, founder of Ground-Up Initiative, spoke about how Kampung culture can create sustainable communities and nurture leaders. The club's major project for the year is funding a gym for Boys' Town worth $100,000. The bulletin also provides information about birthdays, anniversaries, and upcoming Rotary events.
Rotary Club of Makati Greenbelt holds regular weekly meetings and community service events. The upcoming events include a medical-dental mission, raffle fundraiser, governor's visit, and Christmas fellowship. PE Ana will lead the club in the upcoming Rotary Year. The club also provides scholarships to local students and partners with organizations for community projects.
PP James Cheong
012-2067000
Youth Service Director
PP Jeremy Ng
012-2067000
New Generations Director
PP Yau Kok Kee
012-2067000
Rotary Foundation Director
PP Dr Kong Liang Phoon
012-2067000
Sergeant-at-Arms
PP Sunny Khoo
012-2067000
Club Trainer
PP Steve Robinson
012-2067000
Webmaster
PP Thomas Teo
012-2067000
Bulletin Editor
PP Poay Lim
012-2067000
This weekly bulletin from the Rotary Club of Bangsar Kuala Lumpur (RCBKS) provides updates on:
1) The club's activities from the past week which included a visit from the District Governor and inducting a new member.
2) Upcoming events for the club including a fellowship event, speaker presentations, and committee meetings.
3) Announcements regarding birthdays, anniversaries, and duty roster assignments.
This document contains an agenda and summaries for a joint HR/OD event hosted by the Regional Employers Association Yorkshire and Humber. The event will include:
- Welcome and introductions from local council representatives and partner organizations.
- Sessions on leadership challenges, transformational change, and using evidence to demonstrate workforce impact.
- Breakout sessions on topics like the gender pay gap, inclusion and diversity, and multigenerational workforces.
- A closing session with reflections on the first day and thanks to attendees before the event concludes.
A Members Perspective of Rotary Convention at Sydney 2014Steve Coady
- The Rotary International Convention in Sydney 2014 provided opportunities for Rotarians to be inspired by the work of Rotary, meet members from around the world, and learn about service opportunities.
- The keynote speakers emphasized continuing efforts to end polio worldwide and addressed challenges around stagnating membership that threaten Rotary's future if not addressed.
- Breakout sessions covered topics like humanitarian service projects and strategies to improve membership through engaging young people and professionals.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on June 13th, 2012. The summary includes:
1) The guest speaker was Mr. Girija Pande, Chairman of Asia Pacific for Tata Consultancy Services, who spoke on "Leadership in an Interconnected World." He highlighted trends of globalization, urbanization, sustainability, and technology.
2) Upcoming events were announced, including the Installation Dinner on June 30th.
3) Birthday and anniversary celebrants for the week were recognized.
4) The next Community Service and International Service meetings were announced for July 5th and June 21st respectively.
The magic of R.I. District 3140 comes to life in one painstakingly-compiled bulletin. 36 clubs, the entire District Core Team and our amazing OC- Thank you for making our dream come true.
The document summarizes Rotary activities from April to June 2010. It discusses literacy projects with the Red Cross on CPR training for students and a workshop on peace. Upcoming activities are noted, including the district assembly, an awards ceremony, and planning meetings. The president thanks members and looks forward to the new Rotary year's projects on medical-dental missions and feeding undernourished children. Fellowship events are also mentioned, including one at a farm in Batangas.
The document summarizes Rotary activities from April to June 2010. It discusses literacy projects with the Red Cross on CPR training for students and a workshop on peace. Upcoming activities are noted, including the district assembly, an awards ceremony, and planning meetings. The president thanks members and looks forward to the new Rotary year's projects on medical-dental missions and feeding undernourished children. Fellowship events are also mentioned, including one at a farm in Batangas.
Cyril Sukare will be the keynote speaker at the Nechako Toastmasters meeting to discuss communications and leadership. The meeting will include a president's welcome, guest speaker, mini-speeches from members on how Toastmasters has helped them, and a chance for guests to provide feedback. Toastmasters International is a global organization with over 300,000 members across 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that helps improve public speaking and leadership skills.
The document is the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore, which provides updates on club activities, including a speaker discussing how humor leads to happiness, the introduction of a new club member, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events in celebration of various months and holidays. The bulletin also recognizes member birthdays and anniversaries, and provides guidance on self-reflection through the four-way test.
This document provides information about Rotary Club Makati Greenbelt's plans and projects for Rotary Year 2009-2010. It outlines the club's thrusts in areas like membership development, community service, literacy and education, health and hunger, water and environment, vocational service, youth service, and international service. It also provides details on the club's involvement with The Rotary Foundation and public relations efforts. Club leaders pledge support for specific projects around book donations, scholarships, and internships. The club aims to achieve its goals through members' participation in meetings, activities, and service projects.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club meeting that included a guest speaker discussing solutions for the English language skills gap in Malaysia. It also provides updates on club activities and announcements, including an upcoming leadership training camp. Rotary donations were recognized at a recent appreciation dinner attended by some club members to commemorate world peace and international understanding.
The Rotary Club of Makati Greenbelt met on February 3, 2010. The meeting focused on World Understanding Month and upcoming club activities. Key events included a book donation, visit to a learning center, blood letting drive, and a tree planting project. The club also discussed emphasizing understanding and goodwill to promote world peace during World Understanding Month.
The document provides information about the Object of Rotary, which is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Specifically, it aims to:
1) Develop acquaintance as an opportunity for service
2) Promote high ethical standards in business and professions
3) Apply the ideal of service in personal, business, and community life
4) Advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace
It also includes the Rotary Pledge and the Four-Way Test.
The document summarizes various events and activities of the Rotary Club of Delhi Millennium over the past few months. It describes a club assembly at a bar where members bonded over music and dinner. It also discusses a Holi celebration with food, drinks and dancing, a past life regression workshop, fellowship lunches and dinners hosted by members, the Rotary Foundation Ball, and community service projects including providing a drinking water station and cooler at a local school. The membership roster from July 2015 is also included.
To better promote Rotary, we need to highlight our values and objectives and tie them to membership growth. In this session, you’ll learn best practices to attract new people of action, particularly among younger generations. Rotarian leaders at the club, district, and international levels will share their experiences.
To better promote Rotary, we need to highlight our values and objectives and tie them to membership growth. In this session, you’ll learn best practices to attract new people of action, particularly among younger generations. Rotarian leaders at the club, district, and international levels will share their experiences.
This document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on June 6th, 2012. [1] The Good Samaritan Award for 2012 was presented to Chew Chia Shao Wei, a 16-year-old student who volunteers significant time to community service activities while excelling in school. [2] The meeting also discussed an upcoming visit by club members to assist elderly residents at the Singapore Garden Festival. [3] An essay by the second place winner of the NGS essay competition was excerpted, discussing challenges to interaction between elderly and youth in modern Singapore due to changing household patterns, language barriers, and differences in technology use.
The bulletin provides information about the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on May 30th, 2012. It includes introductory remarks by President Tapan Rao, announcements of awards received by the club at district meetings, and a request for support of a fundraising gala show by the medical students' society. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin is intended to inform members of the club's activities and events.
This document contains the minutes from a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on May 23rd, 2012. The guest speaker, Mr. Bruno Wildermuth, gave a talk titled "Rail Public Transport in Singapore" where he discussed the history and development of Singapore's MRT system. He noted it was a difficult decision to invest in public transportation but it was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Mr. Wildermuth also addressed Singapore's current transportation challenges and investments compared to other Asian countries. The meeting included other standard agenda items like welcoming visitors and adopting financial statements.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on May 9th, 2012. It includes introductions of guests, a welcome to visiting Rotarians, announcements of birthdays and anniversaries, and a summary of the guest speaker's presentation on problem solving and negotiation. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin aims to keep members informed about the club's activities and events.
The Rotary Club of Singapore held their weekly meeting on May 2nd 2012. Special guests included Mrs. Kanak Mehta and teacher advisors from local schools. Vice President Ashi Sarwal presented the 5th annual K.S. Mehta Essay Award. The winners were announced with Sneha Gupta from Global Indian International School winning 1st place and three students from Raffles Institution Junior College winning 2nd place. Visiting Rotarians from Japan also spoke about earthquake recovery efforts. The meeting announcements included upcoming Rotary events and the club's community service focus for the month of May.
This bulletin discusses a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting and activities:
1) The guest speaker, Mr. Simon Kahn from Google, spoke on "The Digital Shift" and how digital media consumption is changing as users move from one screen to multiple screens.
2) The club visited the Heritage Kampung village to experience nature and rural culture for Earth Day, and members were able to learn about organic farming and village life.
3) Two club members, T.K. Chew and Alan Tan, were recognized for becoming Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of their contributions to Rotary Foundation programs.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their most recent meeting on April 18th, 2012. It provides details on the guest speaker, Ms. So-Young Kang, who spoke on designing innovative solutions through design thinking. It also discusses the club's major project to renovate buildings at Boys' Town, and calls on members to donate towards reaching their $5 million goal. Finally, it announces upcoming club events and speakers for future meetings in April and May 2012.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore from April 9th, 2012. [1] The guest speaker, Ms. Cathryn Berger Kaye, spoke about the importance of youth empowerment and developing skills like responsibility and creativity in young people. [2] She provided examples of youth-led environmental projects. [3] The meeting also included introductions of visitors, a toast from another club, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
This bulletin summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on March 21, 2012. It discusses the welcoming of guests and visiting Rotarians, the exchange of banners with sister clubs, birthday greetings, and a presentation by Ms. Joyce Billington on her work with Sok Sabay, a children's refuge in Cambodia. It also includes remarks and a speech from the president of the sister club Rotary Club of Osaka Semba expressing gratitude for assistance after an earthquake and seeking closer cooperation between the clubs.
This bulletin summarizes the recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on March 14th, 2012. It provides an overview of the guest speaker, Mr. Jeffrey Lee, who spoke on the topic of youth being "overfed but underdeveloped". It also lists upcoming club events and community service activities in March and April. The bulletin concludes with reminders about duties and the Four-Way Test of Rotary.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore provides information on their weekly meeting on February 15th, 2012. The speaker, PP Professor P. N. Avadhani, gave a talk titled "Nature and Value of Some Trees". He spoke about the important roles trees play in human evolution, environment, and survival. PP Avadhani provided many anecdotes and information about the nature, functions, and unique features of various trees. Upcoming Rotary events are also announced, including the World Understanding and Peace Day Dinner on February 23rd.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on January 11, 2012. It discusses the following key points:
- The speaker, Dr. Peter Goh, spoke about type 2 diabetes, its causes and complications, as well as obesity and drug/surgical treatments.
- Two club members, Rtn. Willi Hess and Rtn. Bharat Mandloi, received Paul Harris Fellow recognition for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation. The club president also became a major donor.
- An article asks "Who matters most?" in Rotary and argues that ordinary club members who volunteer their time to implement projects and keep the organization running are most important.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting where they welcomed guests, discussed upcoming events and projects, heard from a speaker from Boys' Town about their services and challenges, and inducted a new member. They also presented a donation to Boys' Town.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their December 21st meeting where the guest speaker was Rev. Kenneth Huang. He spoke about the importance of family, especially during the Christmas season. Other discussions included a banner exchange with a visiting club from Estonia, collecting donations for Boys' Town scholarships, and announcing upcoming Rotary events in December and January. The bulletin closes by wishing all members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Club's President and Board of Directors.
Vocational Service Month
The document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on December 14th, 2011. It discusses the guest speakers Ms. Jutta Odenwaelder and Ms. Midah Tancock who spoke on emotional intelligence and creativity training. It also mentions the club's activities like celebrating member birthdays and anniversaries. President Tapan Rao emphasized the importance of family in Rotary service. The speakers highlighted characteristics of creative people and how to foster creativity.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on December 7th, 2011. It introduces the guest speaker, Ms. Jean Elizabeth Lee, who spoke about gathering support for her short film "Cahaya". It also mentions birthdays, visiting rotarians, upcoming Rotary events, and funds/projects supported by the club including the Patrick Hernon Trust Fund and Boys' Town.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting where the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Mr. Yoichi Suzuki, spoke about the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Some key points:
1) H.E. Mr. Suzuki discussed the strong psychological impact on the Japanese people and how Japan has had to rethink its energy policy and lifestyle after the nuclear disaster.
2) He noted the long-term challenges of decontamination and many people not being able to return home for decades.
3) The Ambassador highlighted Japan's need to adapt to an aging society while not overburdening the young, and to be
1. 6th Feb. 2012
CROSSROADS
Rotary Club of Singapore Vol. 48 / 28
“Singapore’s New Business Model – Will It Work? ”
SPEAKER: Rtn. Phillip Overmyer
Lunch meeting of the 1st february 2012
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“What are a woman’s four favorite animals ? A mink in the closet, a Jaguar in
the garage, a tiger in her bedroom and a donkey to pay for it all.”
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2. Introductory remarks
President Tapan Rao welcomed members to the
first meeting of “World Understanding Month”
celebrated by Rotarians in the month of February.
He added that Rotary came into existence on 23rd
February 1905 and to commemorate this event, a
World Understanding and Peace Day Dinner will
be held at the Mandarin Orchard Hotel, hosted by
the Club. President Tapan advised that the
expected Guest of Honour was the President of
Singapore.
He was pleased to welcome the Speaker, none
other than our member, Rtn. Phillip Overmyer.
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3. Welcome of visiting Speaker of the week Rtn. Phillip also spoke of the
concerns of
Rotarians and guests businesses, particularly the
availability and cost of foreign
Rtn. Matei Iurascu welcomed our
President Tapan called upon Rtn. manpower. He informed
guests and visiting rotarians
Uttam Kripalani to introduce the members of the Government’s
Speaker, Rtn. Phillip Overmyer. clear direction to significantly
- Guests :
Rtn. Uttam noted that Rtn. reduce foreign staff. He further
Mrs. Arpita Kumar
Phillip need not have a formal highlighted SICC’s areas of focus
Dr. Sanjay N.
introduction since he has been a for the Budget.
Mr. Chirang Samtani
member of the Club since 2007,
Mr. Tim Leong
however for the sake of newer In his vote of thanks, PP Peter Tan
Mr. Dennis Lee
members, a brief introduction noted that as expected with Rtn.
was given. Rtn. Phillip is the Phillip’s stature in the business
Visiting Rotarians :
Chief Executive of the Singapore world, Rtn. Phillip’s talk had given
PP Dr. Ved Bali – Rhondda, Wales
International Chamber of thought-provoking information
V.P. Merle Rickliffs – Mt. Beauty,
Commerce (SICC) since 2003. on the possible economic
Australia
He has spent many years in the slowdown as well as some of the
George Hartung – University
USA and Asia working with Government’s policy changes. He
District Seattle, USA
Samuels International and AT&T also added that one of the
during which period he was objectives of Rotary was to
Chairman of the American support high ethical practices as
Chamber of Commerce and later we deal with the community and
Chairman of the Singapore the government.
International Chamber of
Commerce.
Rtn. Phillip’s talk highlighted
three main focus of the
Government’s plan:
Toast Jobs – the security of and the
creation of jobs.
Rtn. Michael King called upon PP
Productivity – on the firm level
Dr. Ved Bali to address the Club.
from low value, labour intensive
PP Ved advised that his club, the
industries to knowledge-based
Rotary Club of Rhondda was
and high value industries. On
located in Wales, in Rotary
the individual level – for
District 115. He was in Singapore
employees to do high value
visiting his son who worked in
work to achieve wage growth.
Singapore. PP Ved was pleased
Economic Growth – measures to
to be able to locate the Club and
be taken to enable long term
added that he would continue to
growth.
visit our Club.
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4. New member PETS& District Assembly Board of Directors 2012-13
President Tapan had the pleasant President Tapan had the pleasant President Tapan announced the
task of inducting a new member task of inducting a new member Members of the Board of
to the Club. He invited PE Jimmy to the Club. He invited PE Jimmy Directors for Rotary Year 2012-
Ooi to introduce his Ooi to introduce his 2013 as follows:
candidate, Mr. James Lee Huan candidate, Mr. James Lee Huan
Siak, to members. Rtn. James Siak, to members. Rtn. James President Jimmy Ooi
was a graduate from NTU with an was a graduate from NTU with an Imm. Past President Tapan Rao
accountancy degree and was a accountancy degree and was a President Elect: Dr. Shahul
previous Rotaractor. PE Jimmy previous Rotaractor. PE Jimmy Hameed
advised of Rtn. James’ interest in advised of Rtn. James’ interest in Vice Presidents: Koh Juay Meng
music as he was a music teacher music as he was a music teacher and Dinesh Sharma
as well as a choir director before as well as a choir director before Hon. Secretary: Noshir Mistri
becoming the Deputy Principal of becoming the Deputy Principal of Hon. Treasurer: Dr. Mark Eger
Geylang Methodist School Geylang Methodist School Directors:
(Secondary). Rtn. James’s (Secondary). Rtn. James’s Robert Craiu
classification is “Education: classification is “Education: Irina Francken
Administration”. Administration”. Sirish Kumar
Upon his induction, President Upon his induction, President Shalini Sharma
Tapan called upon Rtn. James to Tapan called upon Rtn. James to Shamin Vaswani
address the Club. Rtn. James address the Club. Rtn. James
stated that it was a privilege to be stated that it was a privilege to be
a member of the Club which a member of the Club which
supported such worthy causes supported such worthy causes
and briefly shared his experience and briefly shared his experience
as a Rotaractor. He looked as a Rotaractor. He looked
forward to enjoying the Club’s forward to enjoying the Club’s
activities and fellowship. activities and fellowship.
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5. The Guide to Daily Living
MARK YOUR DIARY Before doing the things we COMING ROTARY EVENTS
Birthday celebrants want to do, consider first, the
There are no Birthday precept of the guide. Ask February
celebrants this week. ourselves these 4 questions World Understanding Month
and act upon them:
First: Have I spent some time February 22nd
Anniversary Celebrants
in self-examination? Meeting cancelled in view of
RC sends best wishes to Second: Have I spent quality
Wedding Anniversary time with my family?
the World Understanding and
celebrants: Third: Have I given my best to Peace Day Dinner
February 8 – Atul & Bella my work?
Merchant Fourth: Have I given some February 23rd
time to someone near and World Understanding and
This week far? Peace Day
February 8th 2012 The Guide, in fact,
encompasses the 4 parts of
the Object of Rotary. March
Reception Desk duty: PP March 22nd – 25th
Chiang Shih Fang, T K Chew Next week District Assembly and PETS
Sunshine Box duty: PP February 15th 2012 at Grand Paragon Hotel,
Mansoor Hassanbhai, VP Johor Bahru
Brigitte Holtschneider Reception Desk duty: PN Dr.
Shahul Hameed, Robert Craiu April
Speaker: Our very own Sunshine Box duty: Uttam Magazine Month
member, Rtn. Chan Chong Kripalani, Michael Boegli
The Four-Way Test
Beng, President of ASME
Of the Things we think, say
Topic: “ASME for the SMEs” Speaker: Prof. P N Avadhani
or do:
Topic: To be advised. * Is it the truth?
Vocational Service * Is it fair to all concerned?
Date: Thursday, 9th February International Service * Will it build goodwill and
Time: 7.30pm Date: Thursday, 16th February better friendship?
Time: 7.30pm * Will it be beneficial to all
Venue: Senior Police Officers’
concerned?
Mess, 153 Mt. Pleasant Road, Venue: To be advised.
S296153. Queries, comments and
Hosts: Rtns. S “Mali” articles request can be
Malaiappan, Bharat Mandloi sent to
Jean-Philippe Lionnet
bulletin@rotary.org.sg
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