CROSSROADSRotary Club of Singapore Vol. 48 / 41

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14th

May

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“If your solution is a hammer, you may make every problem a nail”Speaker : Mr. Terrence Fernandez, Managing Director, Scotwork Asia Pte. Ltd.

Lunch meeting of the 9th May 2012

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Joke of the week !“Did that new play had a happy ending?Oh Yes, everybody was glad it was over.” From the book of Humour compiled by Rewa MirpuriHAVE MANY LAUGHS AND HELP THE NEEDYhttp://www.rotary.org.sg/bookofhumour.html

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Introductory remarks

Vice President Ashi Sarwal welcomed members to the 41st meeting of the Rotary year and extended President Tapan’s apologies as he was leading the Club’s delegation to the Rotary International Convention held in Bangkok.VP Ashi also welcomed Guest Speaker, Mr. Terence Fernandez, the Managing Director of Scotwork Asia Pte. Ltd.

Toast

As there were no visiting Rotarians from overseas, Toastmaster, Rtn. Gerald Abeyawardena called on members to join him in raising a toast to Rotary International.

Happy Birthday !

VP Ashi together with members were pleased to extend best wishes to PN Dr. Shahul Hameed who will celebrate his birthday on 14th May 2012.

Welcome of visiting Rotarians and guests

Rtn. Laveen Daryani welcomed our guests and visiting Rotarians

- Guests :Ms. Collette AbbotMs. Simran BediMr. Mark ChanMr. Bentinck Ng

Visiting Rotarians :AG Erich Schneider - Queenstown

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Speaker of the week

VP Ashi invited Rtn. Uttam Kripalani to introduce the Guest Speaker, Mr. Terrence Fernandez. Rtn. Uttam noted a very well-known song written by Lee Hays and Pete Seegar, and he gamely, sang two verses of the “If I had a hammer” (The Hammer Song), and he wondered if the speaker, Mr. Fernandez, got some inspiration from this song. Rtn. Uttam advised that Mr. Fernandez was an entrepreneur, with over 12 years of experience in branding, advertising and sales. He has successfully consulted and delivered the Scotwork Suite of negotiating courses to his business partners that include MNCs and many other prominent companies.

Mr. Fernandez thanked Rtn. Uttam for the introduction and added that he drew inspiration from another song and started to sing the opening bars of “I’d rather be a hammer than a nail” (El Condor Pasa). Mr. Fernandez’s animated talk received lively responses from members, particularly in suggestions on how to resolve his personal conflicts, involving his wife, a football match and his leaking roof! He highlighted the fact that as a trained negotiater, his first tool was to persuade, to problem solve and then to negotiate/ trade. He added that members should not view pressure due to unrealistic demand as a problem, but rather as an opportunity. Mr. Fernandez further recounted some of his company’s successes in assisting other companies. Rtn. Jeremy Han warmly thanked Mr. Fernandez for his entertaining talk which drew the audience into an interesting and lively discussion.

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The Guide to Daily LivingBefore doing the things we want to do, consider first, the precept of the guide. Ask ourselves these 4 questions and act upon them:First: Have I spent some time in self-examination?Second: Have I spent quality time with my family?Third: Have I given my best to my work?Fourth: Have I given some time to someone near and far?The Guide, in fact, encompasses the 4 parts of the Object of Rotary.

MARK YOUR DIARYBirthday celebrantsRC wishes Happy Birthday to celebrants this week:May 14th – PN Dr. Shahul Hameed

Anniversary CelebrantsRC sends best wishes to Wedding Anniversary celebrants this weekMay 14th – PP Paliath & Vatsala Mohandas

This weekMay 16th 2012

Reception Desk duty: PP Chiang Shih Fang, Robert CraiuSunshine Box duty: S. Malaiappan, Noshir Mistri

Speaker: H.E. Mrs. Amira Arnon, Ambassador of IsraelTopic: "Remarks about Israel's economy and beyond"

International Service Date: Thursday, 17th MayTime: 7.30pmVenue: 11 Ewart Park, S279744Hosts: Rtns. Mohan Vaswani, Dr. Albert Wee, PP Peter Tan, Kannan Krishnan

Next week May 23rd 2012Reception Desk duty: PN Dr. Shahul Hameed, Keith HarrisonSunshine Box duty: Tan Cheong Ho, VP Brigitte Holtschneider

Speaker: Mr. Bruno Wildermuth, Founder of Wildermuth ConsultingTopic: “Singapore’s MRT System”

New Generations Service Date: Thursday, 24th MayTime: 7.30pmVenue: To be advisedHosts: To be advised

COMING ROTARY EVENTS MayCommunity Service Month

JuneRotary Fellowships Month

June 27th Meeting Cancelled in view of the Installation Dinner on June 30th

June 30th Installation Dinner

JulyJuly 4th 1st Club Assembly for Rotary Year 2012/2013

Queries, comments and articles request can be sent toJean-Philippe Lionnet bulletin@rotary.org.sg

The Four-Way TestOf the Things we think, say or do:* Is it the truth?* Is it fair to all concerned?* Will it build goodwill and better friendship?* Will it be beneficial to all concerned?