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Thumbs Up to Constitutional Amendments

Members gave their resounding vote of confidence to the proposed changes at the 31st AGM on 29 Oct

Newly Renovated Wellness Centres Are Now Open

Almost half-a-million dollars was spent to spruce up the centres for

your enjoyment

It was our Celebration of the Decade!SPGG’s 10th GuildHouse Anniversary

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ContentsDEC 2010 - FEB 2011

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Editor B. Kula Writer Roopinder Kaur Contributor Tan Xiu Li02SPGG Christmas Charity Box

03Many Reasons to Celebrate this Festive Season

04Unanimous Support for Constitutional Amendments At SPGG’s 31st AGM

06New Merchants Onboard!

07Newly Renovated Wellness Centres Are Now Open

Guild News

12It was our Celebration of the Decade!

13Revitalised Vision & Mission Statements

15A Big 101010 Thank You To Our Main Sponsors & Supporting Partners

16SPGG’s very own Tsunami Survivor Recollects his Boxing Day Tragedy

Features

19• SGCC Edge Out SPGG in Pool Friendly• SPGG Annual Bowling Championships

20• SPGG’s 6th Networking Night• Christmas Light Up• Wild West Countdown 2011

21• SPGG Gives Back Program• CNY Mahjong Competition

Activities

Front OfficeMain Line: 6796 9988 Fax: 6796 9989

Sports & Wellness FacilitiesBowling CentreTel: 6796 996410am – 11pm (Sun – Thur & PH)10am – 12mn (Fri, Sat & eve of PH) Wellness CentreDaily & PH8am – 10pm

Swimming PoolDaily & PH8am – 10pm

Tennis CourtsDaily & PH8am – 10pm Pool RoomDaily & PH8am – 11pm Recreation FacilitiesJackpot Room Tel: 6796 9967 9am – 12mn (Sun – Thur)9am – 1am (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)

Karaoke Rooms Tel: 6796 9967 12pm – 1am (Sun – Thur)12pm – 2am (Fri, Sat & eve of PH) Food & Beverage OutletsPrince Edward Lounge Tel: 6796 9962 3pm – 1am (Sun – Thur)3pm – 2am (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)

The Restaurant Tel: 6796 9961Daily & PHLunch: 12pm – 2.30pmDinner: 6.30pm – 9.30pm (Mon – Fri)

Poolside CaféTel: 6796 9960Daily & PH11am - 10pm

0910-Year Walk: A Journey Down Memory Lane

10• Kiddy Party• Cosmic Bowling

Networking

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19SPGG Annual Bowling Championships

12It was our Celebration of the Decade!

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STAFF DIRECTORY

Loon Yeong TaiGeneral Managerloon@spgg.org.sg

Stella TanFinance Managerstellatan@spgg.org.sg

Ong Chin SeongAsst. Finance Managerongcs@spgg.org.sg

Fiona LowActing Head, Membership Servicesfionalow@spgg.org.sg

Charlie LeeF&B Managercharlielee@spgg.org.sg

Azlan Md NoorBanquet Managerazlan@spgg.org.sg

Shasa ChangBanquet Sales Executiveshasa@spgg.org.sg

Kristine ChelladuraiBanquet Sales Coordinatorkristine@spgg.org.sg

B. KulaMarcom Managerbkula@spgg.org.sg

Eugene QuahInformation Technology Executiveeugenequah@spgg.org.sg

Roopinder KaurPublic Relations Executiveroopy@spgg.org.sg

Elaine LimSenior Membership Sales Executive elainelim@spgg.org.sg

Ann AniActing Head, Lifestyle, Sports & Wellnessann@spgg.org.sg

OUR FESTIVE OPERATING HOURSPlease take note of the following operational hours during the festive period.

+ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 (Christmas Day)All outlets will be operational as usual except for the Admin Office.

+ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 (New Year’s Eve)All outlets will be operational as usual except for the Poolside Café .

+ Sat, 1 Jan 2011 (New Year’s Day)All outlets will be operational as usual except for the Admin Office.

+ Wed, 2 Feb 2011 (Eve of Lunar New Year)The Prince Edward Lounge (PEL) will be closed. The Admin Office and Jackpot Room will operate till 1pm while the Front Office, Poolside Café and Bowling Centre will operate till 2pm.

*The Restaurant will only be operating from 5.30pm onwards for Dinner.

+ Thu, 3 Feb 2011 (1st day of Lunar New Year)All outlets will be closed.

+ Fri, 4 Feb 2011, (2nd day of Lunar New Year)All outlets will be operational as usual except for The Restaurant, PEL and Admin Office.

+ Sat, 5 Feb 2011 (3rd day of Lunar New Year)All outlets to resume operations.

SPGG Christmas Charity BoxSPGG is proud to play a part in making a difference for the residents of St Joseph’s Home & Hospice.

As the season of giving approaches, let us once again show our love and concern. Your kind contributions every year have been very much appreciated.

Here is the list of items that would be helpful to the Home:+ Vegetable Cooking Oil + Anlene Gold Milk + 3 in 1 coffee+ Lux Soap (Bar)+ Dove Shower Cream & Shampoo

(Dark Blue Cover)+ F&N Cordial: Orange/Rose

+ Chicken Seasoning Powder (Maggi or Knorx)

+ Assorted Biscuits (Whole Tin)+ Cup Jelly (Fruit flavours plain

without any fruit or Nata bit in the jelly)

Please fill in your particulars in the form provided and deposit your contributions at the Front Office from now till our last day of collection on Thu, 30 Dec 2010.

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President’s Thoughts

PatronMr. Chan Soo Sen

Honorary MembersMr. Lim Chin AikMr. Peter ChenDr. Khoo Kay Chai

The Executive CommitteePresidentMr. Jimmy Lim

1st Vice-President Mr. Hoe Lye Soon

2nd Vice-President Chairman, Corporate Communication & MarketingMr. Ng Hoo Yin

Hon Gen SecretaryMr. Tong Kok Yeo

Hon TreasurerMr. Chee Kim Wui

Hon Asst Gen Secretary Chairman, Member & Student Welfare Mr. Vincent Lim

Honorary Assistant TreasurerMr. Christopher Soh

Chairman, Lifestyle, Sports & WellnessMr. James Chua

Chairman, Membership Strategic PlanningMr. Lawrence Kim

Chairman, Membership ServicesMr. Henry Yeo

Chairman, Food & BeverageMr. Willy Wong

Chairman, Facilities ManagementMr. Wong Kian Keong

Maintenance DatesKindly take note that on every 1st Sunday of the Month, both the Male and Female Wellness Centres and the Gym will be closed for Maintenance from 8pm to closing time. Towel Counter will issue last towel at 7.30pm.

Scheduled dates for the next 3 sessions are as follows:5 Dec, 2 Jan and 6 Feb.

SingaporePolytechnicGraduates’Guild

Dear Fellow Member,

Our heartfelt thanks to you for your resounding vote of confidence in passing the resolution to amend certain articles in our constitution, pertaining to the making of Associate & Corporate Memberships even more attractive at the 31st AGM at the Grand Ballroom on 29 Oct.

We are most appreciative of your overwhelming support for it and look forward to implementing the changes as soon as we get the approval from the Registry of Society.

We are optimistic that your thumbs up to our marketing campaign to reach out to the younger SP graduates and a wider group of diploma/degree holders will bear fruits in our attempt to substantially increase our membership strength.

We are also pleased to announce that Life, Ordinary (Non-transferable) and Associate (non-transferable) members will soon have a chance to convert their membership into a transferable one. We are presently working out the mechanism for such a conversion and will let you know the details by early next year.

With more Members in our fold, revenue and the vibrancy of the Guild will increase and will most definitely help us to work towards our recently unveiled, revitalised Vision and Mission statements of making SPGG ‘A Club of Distinction with Activities of Diversity’.

A good testimony to our new Vision & Mission was our 10th GuildHouse Anniversary Celebrations which was held on 10 October 2010. Then, we had a 10-year Walk to our old SPGG site at the Hilltop at SP to rekindle fond memories and to raise funds for our Bursary Fund 2012, a Kiddy Party for the children of our families to have a good time, a Cosmic Bowling event for families and friends to get together and have sporty fun, and of course the grand 101010 Celebration Dinner where Members, SP graduates, and friends got together with SP past and present key management staff to celebrate an entertaining evening,

Many Reasons to Celebrate this Festive Season!

provided solely by SP students and Graduates.

Besides, we had the honour and privilege of having SP Principal Tan Hang Cheong and Past Principals Low Wong Fook and Khoo Kay Chai to grace the 101010 celebrations as our Guests-of-Honour, thus making it an indeed memorable and historical one for us!

We wish to take this opportunity to thank the 3 main sponsors Facilitators Network Singapore, HLN Technologies and JusFeedback, and the many other supporting partners for their kind contributions in helping to make the celebrations a roaring success! And of course you, the Member, for giving us your whole-hearted support for the event.

We are now pleased to announce that both the Male and Female Wellness Centres have undergone a half-a-million dollar renovation and are now open for your enjoyment!

Do have a refreshing and invigorating time at the spas and tell your friends about it. It will be great if you can encourage them to join us as Members too! After all, you will be rewarded with $500 worth of Members’ credit for every successful introduction at the Entrance Fee of $2,000. Bear in mind that this Member Get Member incentive will be reduced to $200 later next year when we do a recruitment drive through the Mass Media.

The end of the year is now nearing, and we wish to invite you to join us for our year-end Countdown Party to usher in the new year 2011! Matthew and the Mandarins will be here to provide live entertainment, so please make your bookings now to avoid disappointment!

With the Lunar New Year also close by, I wish you all a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a Prosperous Lunar New Year!

Cheers!

Jimmy Lim

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Members gave their thumbs up to go ahead with the constitutional amendments as proposed at the 31st Annual General Meeting, on Fri, 29 Oct at the Grand Ballroom.

Unanimous Support For Constitutional Amendments at SPGG’s 31st AGM

S/N Article Amendments

1 12A Associate MembershipTo re-classify current Associate Membership as Associate (non-transferable) Membership

– Persons who are Associate Members before 1 Dec 2010 shall be classified as Associate (Non-Transferable) Members.

– To allow the Committee to determine the conversion fee to be paid by an Associate (non-transferable) Member to convert his membership into an Associate (Transferable) membership.

– To maintain that they shall have no voting rights and cannot hold office in the Guild.

12(1)(b) Associate MembershipTo re-define Associate Membership and make it transferable

– To allow all Diploma or higher qualified graduates from recognised institutions to join us as Associate Members.

– To maintain that they shall have no voting rights and cannot hold office in the Guild.

2 11 (1) Corporate MemberTo re-define Corporate Membership

– To open up Corporate Membership to any Singapore registered Corporation (nominees can be any management staff regardless of whether they are SP graduates) or Corporation registered as a branch in Singapore.

– For corporations not incorporated in Singapore, the corporation must have employees who are graduates of SP.

– Remove restriction on nominees.– Corporate members shall have no voting rights and cannot hold

office in the Guild.

3 16 (1) Membership ConversionTo facilitate the conversion of memberships

– To permit any Life member or Ordinary (non-transferable) Member, within a prescribed period, which the Committee may in its sole and absolute discretion determine from time to time, apply to convert their membership to become an Ordinary Member.

– The Committee shall determine the conversion fee to be paid by a Life Member or Ordinary (non-transferable) Member of the Guild.

4 14A (5) & 36(1) Attendees at AGMTo re-define voting rights and categories of members who may attend AGM.

– AGM shall be attended by all members except the following: Student Members, Term Members, Social Members, Corporate Term Members, Corporate Members & Nominees.

– Social Members shall have no Voting Rights and cannot hold office in the Guild.

The four main amendments to the Constitution which were tabled and got the unanimous support of the attendees were as follows:

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Addressing the 70-strong crowd of Members, President Jimmy Lim informed that the Guild’s financial performance had remained positive in the fiscal year 2009/2010 and its cash in hand had improved by a healthy 29% from $2,000,000 in the previous year.

He, however, cautioned that with the recent $496,000 renovation of the Wellness Centres and the reduction in the income from our

Jackpot machines due to the attractiveness of the two new Integrated Resorts, our cash balance may dwindle in the current fiscal year 2010-2011.

The President thus urged our Members to regularly patronise the facilities at SPGG to help us generate enough cash – about $1.6 million - to facilitate the much needed upgrading of our Food & Beverage outlets and the Front Lobby of our ageing Guild House.

He added, ‘The fiscal year 2010/2011 will be a critical year in our journey to become a ‘Club of Distinction with Activities of Diversity’.

He stressed on the importance of recruiting more Members as a stronger membership base would mean more patronage of the Guild’s facilities and more revenue to the Guild.

However, to recruit more, he pointed out that we need to change the tools involved in the marketing of our memberships so as to make them more attractive to a wider pool of intellectuals from recognised local and foreign institutions.

Appointments For The New Fiscal Year• Loke Lum & Partners were appointed to be the External Auditor for

the financial year ending 31 July 2011.• Japheth Lee and Tay Choon Mong were appointed as Honorary

Auditors for the year 2010/2011.

It is for these reasons that the constitutional amendments were proposed to cater for the transferability of Associate Membership, and the widening of the scope of Nominees eligible to apply for Corporate Memberships.

And now that the Members have voted in favour of the constitutional amendments, SPGG would work towards reaching out to the 152,000 SP graduates and the more

than 700,000 other diploma/advanced diploma/degree graduates who do not have a Guild House to belong to, and the corporate organisations which need a club to cater to the needs of their organisations.

Highlights of the YearSeveral achievements over the Fiscal year included transforming the Guild into an Entrepreneur Hub, more membership benefits, and the strengthening of ties with our alma mater, Singapore Polytechnic.

The proudest achievement yet was the revitalised Vision and Mission Statements which were unveiled at the 101010 Celebration Dinner by our President Lim on 10 Oct 2010.

SPGG also continued to cement the bonds with other

tertiary alumnus like National University of Singapore Society (NUSS), Nanyang Technology University Alumni (NTUA) and Ngee Ann Alumni (NAA) and other external organisations such as SingTel Recreational Club, Singapore Youth Olympic Games (YOG) and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF).

In conclusion, the President said “It is our Vision to make SPGG a Club of Distinction – a place to work, meet, innovate, learn and relax. Above all, as a place for people who crave the inspiration, resources, knowledge, connections and investment to start and grow new ideas”.

Cindy Ang (in red) asking a question

President Lim addressing Upcoming Plans for 2011

Member Ng Yong Huat with a question

Member S K Bala asking a question

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New Merchants!

Compass Hospitality welcomes SPGG members to a collection of accommodation options in Thailand and Malaysia for business or leisure. Enjoy 10% off Best Available Rates. For reservations or enquiries, please write to sales@compasshospitality.com

We are pleased to inform that our Merchant Program with Pedro has been renewed. Members can enjoy the following:

- 10% discount on all regular-priced items.- SPGG members are entitled to a Pedro lifetime membership card with minimum spending of $160 in a single receipt.

- Pedro Privilege Card 10% discount off regular items and 20% discount off regular items during birthday week.

Specially for SPGG members, Summer Footprints are offering tour packages to Chinatown, Little India and Bugis at 50% off published rate of $50!! Adults only pay $25 per head, and children below 12 years old tour for free! Visit www.summerfootprints.sg for more information on the tours.

There is something for everyone at 18 KARRATS! Enjoy 10% off storewide except promotional and nett items.

Location of Outlets:a) #01-13, Novena Square 2 b) #01-K2, The Centrepoint

Pamper your senses as you indulge in the ultimate nail treatments. Enjoy 15% off listed prices.

Location of Outlet:Blk 31 Holland Close, #01-223, Singapore 270031

We derived great satisfaction that the Wellness Centres were re-opened as scheduled on 13 November 2010. It was a soft opening to allow the Wellness Centres to go through a period of “load test” before an official opening is held.

Within a week after the soft opening, we received many compliments, feedback and suggestions. No doubt, we will promptly follow-up on the many feedback and suggestions that are feasible and practical, in particular those that hinge on safety.

However, one common feedback received was the wet floor that was experienced in most areas of the Male Wellness Centre and the potential danger it posed. Some Members gave feedback that they were appalled by the behaviour of some Members who practically wet the whole Wellness Centre by moving around in a waist-wrapped towel dripping with water, probably after spa or shower. One way, as some had suggested, is to black-list such Members or impose a penalty. We are far from doing that yet and hope we will never have to.

This is one of the dilemmas of social life which pit out the self-interest of inconsiderates against that of the larger group. This is where the social etiquette of all users of the Wellness Centres is of paramount importance to ensure that the Wellness Centres are safe for the enjoyment of all. Of equal importance is the need to observe the rules and regulations. All these will go a long way towards efforts to contain the maintenance costs.

By any comparison, our Wellness Centres now rank high if not the best among the equivalent commercial ones where per admission fees far exceeds the monthly subscription a SPGG Member pays. For SPGG Members, it is a privilege to use the Wellness Centres for free. It will be and continue to be so as long as Members help in upkeeping the Wellness Centres by observing good housekeeping habits when using it and help to police it against wonton and willful abuse.

The Wellness Centres are the show pieces of SPGG and it prides itself of having such a facility. All SPGG Members must also be equally proud of it as well. We therefore seek Members co-operation and understanding to ensure it continues to be so in the years ahead for others to emulate. Then, it will deservedly evolve to be an icon of SPGG.

Perhaps Kurt Vonnegut in his novel Cat’s Cradle (1963) that focuses on the role of technology in human society said it better:

Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly;Man got to sit and wonder “why, why, why?”

Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land;Man got to tell himself he understand.

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SPGG Wellness Centres – Icon of SPGG, Use it Well!

Tong Kok YeoHonorary General Secretary

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The Wellness Centres have re-opened their doors on 13 Nov, after a half-a-million dollar renovation, exposing a stylish, modern, and eye catching new decor bursting with colours brown and green, exuding the earth, nature and Zen-like feel.

The chic new look of the Spas should inspire you and your guests to have a rejuvenating time there! The flooring, ceiling, lightings and doors have all been spruced up to give you that warm, inviting feel. Dip into our hot/cold pools or the Jacuzzi for that invigorating massage. Or just relax and shed some toxins in our refreshing steam and sauna rooms!

We are pleased to have addressed your earlier concerns and feedback regarding the Wellness Centres and hope you will have an enjoyable time there.

The newly revitalised Wellness Centres now include the following brand new features:

Spa FacilitiesAccess to Spa & Gym facilities will now be by a proximity tag. This tag is available at the towel counter on level 1. For enquiries on proximity tags and spa facilities, kindly refer to the staff at the Front Office.

For hygiene reasons, all Members are requested to take a shower prior to using the facilities at the Spa.

Zen CornerA new water feature, sun lounge chairs for relaxation and a pebble flooring at the entrance mark the Zen Corner where Members can have their DIY foot reflexology by walking on the pebbles.

Newly Renovated Wellness Centres Are Now Open

LockersThere are 120 and 80 lockers respectively at the Male and Female Wellness Centres. Each locker has good ventilation and a shoe rack both within the locker and outside, just below the designated locker.

Steam & Sauna RoomsNew Sauna heating equipment has been installed. The Steam and Sauna rooms can now be easily identified as their glass doors make them easily recognisable.

Shower CubiclesNew rain shower head and new ceramic seats to facilitate members changing are the two new features of each cubicle.

Now you have more than a reason to unwind at your revitalised Wellness Centres! Drop by after a hard day’s work and rejuvenate your tired body!

Hot pool, Jacuzzi, Cold pool

Sauna

LockersZen Corner

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10-Year WalkA Journey Down Memory Lane

express themselves i n po l y : G ra f f i t i , Theatre, even through barbequing food! (it’s 20 cents for 15 minutes of heat!) SP is certainly developing her students in all aspects!

Moving through the familiar Admin building and recognising its external changes, the group arrives at the Library and its new and chic Colours café. And while we see more planned additions to the school, we finally arrive at the highlight of our walk – InnoVillage, where the old SPGG Guild House used to stand!

Built entirely out of recycled materials, InnoVillage was built in a way that will affect its original landscape the least – although the old water tank that used to overlook the area was removed. Devoted to innovation in earth-friendly ways, the place has plants on its walls to cool the building, and uses natural sunlight for indoor

It was a fine and pleasant morning on 10th October 2010 when almost 80 participants and staff arrived at the Guild House to an early start of our 10th anniversary celebrations!

As participants started strolling in as early as 8.30am, the dri-fit SPGG polo tees were immediately put to the test. Everyone donned their crisp new tops and checked out their goody bags to the music provided by SP’s DJClub. 10:10am soon arrived and it was time to embark on the 1010m walk!

After a brief introduction by the coordinator about the walk and our present location, the group marched on towards the Singapore Polytechnic Staff Centre. The sands of time added more function and practicality to the poly buildings, despite the indifference of its exterior.

Proceeding on towards the Moberly block, additions started to surface – extensions to Polycentre and the student hub @ Moberly. Today’s students have a myriad of ways to

lighting! Participants were given a chance to take a break at the Pit stop, tour the facilities, understand more about the SP Alumni and even watched a 3D movie made by our very own SP Students!

Finally, we took descent on the nature trail (complete with fallen logs left in their original position!) and stepped into the newest part of SP where Dover MRT opens to. The Convention Centre and up and coming Plaza concluded the tour for the morning as we all headed back to SPGG. It was surely a great workout for one and all!

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Cosmic Bowling just got crazier at the Bowling Alley on Sun, 10 Oct. Seventy participants got to bowl unlimited games with their families and guests over 2 bowling sessions!

There was a party for the kids too on the 10.10.10. morning! While their parents were taking a walk down memory lane to SP in the 10-year walk, the young ones were treated to Balloon Sculpting, Magic Tricks, Games and Dancing stints.

A favourite item of the day was getting the kids to watch a video of Anamaniacs and grooving to the fun tunes of Anamaniacs Macarena!

Kiddy Party

Cosmic Bowling

Many took this opportunity to brush up their skills and had friendly competition among their team mates while some were enjoying the moment as a family playing as one.

A few lucky participants also walked away with bowling coupons and prizes when they were the first to get 3 strikes in a row in a game, highest points, and more!

The kids were full of mischief, laughter and smiles towards the end of the party.

Lunch was served soon after their parents returned from the 10-year walk to SPGG and the kids just could not stop telling their folks about their fun!

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It was our Celebration of the Decade!

10 October 2010 was a memorable day for all of us at the Guild where Members, SP graduates and friends got together to celebrate the 10th GuildHouse Anniversary of SPGG!

SP String Ensemble

Guests-of-Honour from left: Mr Tan

Hang Cheong, Mr Low Wong Fook, Dr

Khoo Kay Chai & President Jimmy Lim gracing the occasion

Vision & Mission StatementsThe highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the revitalised Vision & Mission Statements by President Jimmy Lim. With the new Vision in mind, SPGG is now

101010 Celebration DinnerThe 101010 Celebration Dinner was special in more ways than one! For the very first time, we had Principal Mr Tan Hang Cheong and former principals Mr Low Wong Fook and Dr Khoo Kay Chai to grace the occasion with their presence as Guests of Honour.

Illusionist Sherman

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Mr Soh’s 60th Birthday

SP Graduates’ Band

gearing towards making itself a ‘Club of Distinction with Activities of Diversity.’

The ‘SP’ Spirit in SPGG10 October also marked the GuildHouse’s 10th Anniversary. The celebration as a whole was an overwhelming success! The SPGG spirit was kept alive throughout with the support of SP, our alma mater.

PerformancesThe Poolside was transformed into a dining and performance area with acts ranging from Daiko Drummers, the melodious Symphony Band and String Ensemble, Wu Shu stunts, grooves by SP Dancespot, Live Bands to Illusionists!

Special day for 3 Members3 Members to whom the date, 10 October was special. Our Honorary Assistant Treasurer, Mr Christopher Soh celebrated his 60th birthday with his friends while Mr & Mrs Tan and Mr & Mrs Kan celebrated their 12th and 18th Wedding Anniversary

respectively. They were all presented with a delicious cake each, making it an even more memorable event.

Fund-raising for Bursary Fund 2012Another important highlight of the

celebrations were the fund-raising efforts for the SPGG Bursary Fund 2012. In all, a total of $12,900 was raised via the 10-Year Walk, auction of liquor bottles at the 101010 Celebration Dinner & members’ generous donations.

These funds will be used to provide financial assistance to the needy schooling children of our Members and also to Singapore Polytechnic (SP) students whose families are facing financial difficulties.

Heartfelt thanks to one and all who had joined the Guild in the 101010 Celebrations!

VisionTo be a club of Distinction with activities of diversity to foster a life-long bond between SPGG and Singapore Polytechnic together with SPGG members and the community.

Mission• To connect SPGG members and

SPGG through lifestyle (social, recreation, health and wellness) and sports activities and to render mutual assistance to charitable organisations through community service activities.

• To promote professional and entrepreneurship development through social and business networking activities to connect members, industry leaders, professionals and Singapore Polytechnic.

• To collaborate and foster relationships with other organisations to maximise SPGG’s opportunites and effectiveness.

Vision &Mission

Mr & Mrs Tan

Wushu performer

Mr & Mrs Kan

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A Big 101010 Thank You To Our Main Sponsors & Supporting Partners

MAIN SPONSORS

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

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SPGG’s very own Tsunami Survivor recollects his Boxing Day Tragedy

Six years ago, what became known as the Boxing Day Tsunami rolled in, devastating sections of Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives and India.

The Guild’s F&B Manager, Mr Charlie Lee survived the Tsunami in Thailand on 26 December 2004. Charlie was then the General Manager at the Blue Village Pakarang Resort in Khao Lak, where he started working just 3 months before the mega tsunami.

Charlie narrates to Fission his unforgettable experience..

Charlie was in his room at the resort when the Tsunami struck. The lights went out and there was a crash. He ran to open the door of his villa and water came rushing in, pushing him and everything in its way.

Chairs, tables, and the bed slammed against Charlie’s head.

“I managed to climb onto a table, but within seconds, the water rose over my head and I thought: this is the end.”

Charlie mentioned that his family was with him in Khao Lak for about 1 month over the school holidays and was fortunate that they had left earlier. His wife and three sons, aged between 9 and 15 then, had been with him when the school holidays started.

His sons had wanted to stay with him till after Christmas but he disagreed. “I wanted them to return to Singapore earlier as school was going to start and they needed to purchase their books and prepare for school.”

Charlie shared that at that time, it was his boys that gave him the strength to swim for his life. “I am not a strong swimmer. When the water rose over my head which was already touching the ceiling, I thought I was finished. Then in a split second, I thought of my family and my boys and called upon God for help.”

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“I thought to myself, I have to make it, I have to survive…I took a last breath and swam for my life,”

The water was black and thick with mud. He could not see anything, so he had to feel his way out to the door. Once out of the door, he saw people screaming, looking for their families and friends.

“I was very, very lucky, there were two timber logs floating nearby. I swam to one and held on. I noticed three young boys and shouted at them to hold on to the logs.. the four of us clung on till the log somehow knocked into the bar.”

Charlie added that they then climbed onto the roof of the bar and waited 1½ hours before it was safe to come down.

After the worst was over, Charlie, along with the help of another hotel worker, led the boys and other survivors inland to a small village hut where locals gave them water. The police helped to take them to a hospital.

For two days, Charlie was unable to contact his family. All electricity and telecommunications were down.

He returned to Singapore soon after and was treated at the Singapore General Hospital for cuts and bruises and a bile infection caused by polluted water.

“It was a like a nightmare that I just want to forget about.”

I want to cherish this new life!Putting the incident behind him, Charlie shares that the whole tsunami incident gave him the chills for the first two months.

He had phobia of beaches and loud sounds. He did not head out much anywhere and spent most times at home. After two months, he added, “I said to myself, I cannot go on like this forever. I had set my mind to forget the past and move on with life.”

When asked about his perception of life, family and worldly joys after his Tsunami Tragedy, Charlie said, “I am fortunate to have survived the Tsunami. I thank God for that all the time and it’s like, this is my second chance in life! I want to cherish this new life with my family and loved ones and nothing else matters.“

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Management reserves the right to amend the terms of the above promotion without giving any prior notice.

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This year’s SPGG Annual Bowling Championships from 6 to 26 Sep was keenly contested, featuring 5 categories of competition namely the Men’s Open, Ladies’ Open, Youth, Graded and the Senior events.

In the Men’s Open, after an intensive fight, Derrick Liau clinched 1907 points to beat runner-up Raymond Wong, by 32 points. Our Ladies’ Open bowlers too put up a good show with Priscilla Chua grabbing the crown with her card of 1698 points.

In the Graded Masters category, Ng Kok Guan was at his peak, carding

Serangoon Gardens Country Club (SGCC) needed a tie break to edge out SPGG 26-25 in the friendly battle for the Annual Pool Challenge Trophy at our premises on 23 October.

8-ball and 9-ball formats were played concurrently in singles and doubles formats and points were awarded for each game victory – with 2 points for singles, 3 for doubles, and 5 for Straight Pool.

In fact, SGCC started out the afternoon strongly by winning most of the singles and doubles matches. But with the brave-hearts

SGCC edge out SPGG in Pool Friendly

SPGG ANNUAL BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Derrick, Priscilla, Kok Guan, Thomas, Alfred & Alvin steal the limelight

of SPGG clawing their way back into contention with victories in two doubles and two Straight Pool matches, they forced SGCC to play the tie break before bowing out to them through the cue of David Lee.

David then went on to lift the Challenge Trophy from our Chairman of Lifestyle, Sports & Wellness, James Chua, and ensured that the possession of the trophy remained with SGCC for the second year running.

1887 points to bag the title. Fifty points behind, in second place was Pamela Huang.

The Graded Masters Youth category saw Thomas Ng bowl his way past Desmond Chan by 5 points to take the top spot with his 1650 total, whilst Alfred Bay chalked up 1958 points, 2 more than Donric Sng to emerge tops in the Youth Masters Category.

The seniors had their share of fun too with Alvin Chua edging out James Chua for the top honours with 1939 points.

Congratulations to all the winners!

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Come on this tour to witness the microcosm of India!

Sat, 11 Dec9.30am – 12.30pmMeeting Point: Little India MRT Exit C

Places of Interest:Tan Teng Niah HouseSri Lakshmi Narayan TempleSri Veeramakaliamman TempleSerangoon RoadThe ArcadeTekka Market

$12+ (Member Adult)$14+ (Guest Adult)$6+ (Member Child)$8+ (Guest Child)*Lunch Provided

For details, please call 6796 9988 or e-mail to ss@spgg.org.sg

Country Style

Christmas Light up

Fri, 31 Dec7.30pm onwards

Early Bird Rates:$45+ (Member)$50+ (Guest)

From 15 Dec Onwards:$50+ (Member)$55+ (Guest)Children below 12: $20+

Highlights:+ Matthew and the Mandarins + Tiffany Show + Sumptuous Dinner + Party Packs+ Lucky Draw

Celebrate the Christmas spirit with us & have a good time!

Sat, 18 Dec7.00 – 9.00pm

Charges:$3+ (Member -Adult) $5+ (Guest - Adult) $2+ (Member - Child)$3+ (Guest - Child)

Highlights:-* 2-piece Strollers * Santa Claus the Juggler * String Ensemble * Children’s Magician * Santarina and Elves * Dinner

For kids, Age 7-10yrs onlyCharges: $15+ (Member child) $20+ (Guest child)

Come and join us in this fun-filled workshop where you will learn different magic tricks.

Highlights:* Learn what science & Magic can

do together while learning the Scientific concepts and logic behind the hands-on activities.

* Crazy Chemicals* Gravity Defying Tricks* Mind Reading Prediction* Kids will get a chance to

perform different tricks & conduct experiments.

Tue, 21 Dec3.00 – 5.45pm

Sorcerer’s Magic:New Apprentice

Thu, 13 Jan7.00 – 8.30pm

Conducted by Carmen Ng, a Certified Image Consultant

Building Confidence with Image Makeover

Highlights:* Improve your image & sense of style* Importance of first impression &

grooming* Develop a better understanding of

your body shape* Assessment & Recommendation* Q&A

$3+ (Member)$5+ (Guest)*Refreshments

provided

Little India Tour

Fri, 14 Jan 20117.30 – 9.30pm

Member: $10*If you sign up now and turn up for it, or a no show fee of $15 will be imposed.

Guest: $15*Dinner provided

Speaker Mr Winson Wee, Vice President of Client Engagement & Project at Reachfield IT Solutions will share insights on the effectiveness of IT Business Solutions & how it can help budding Businessmen or Companies in their work.

For Members who wish to do a presentation at the Networking Night, kindly write in to tanxl@spgg.org.sg.

To register, call 6796 9988 or e-mail to tanxl@spgg.org.sg

SPGG’s 6th Networking Night

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For details, please call 6796 9988 or e-mail to ss@spgg.org.sg

Pre CNY JB TOUR

The Guild is proud to turn our X’mas tree into a Wishing Tree once again and have it specially dedicated to the children and youth of Life Community Services Society (LCSS).

From 27 Nov, the SPGG Wishing Tree will bear 30 tags stating the Christmas wishes of these less fortunate children.

Members who are keen in granting a wish can simply register at the Front Desk with the tag you have plucked off. The Wishing Tree will be on-going until 28 Dec, after that the gifts of love will be presented to the youth recipients.

Celebrate X’mas this year in a special way by granting a simple wish!

SPGG Gives Back Program

Lo Hei Luncheon is a joyous occasion for SPGG to invite all its Associates who have played a part in contributing to the success of events and activities organised by the Guild.

We welcome our Members to partake in this joyous luncheon event with us!

Date: 9th Feb 2011Time: 12.30 – 2.30pmLocation: Grand Ballroom

Highlights:- Buffet spread- Yusheng- Lion Dance Performance- Face Changing Performance

Lo Hei Luncheon

CNY MAHJONG COMPETITION

Join us this Lunar New Year & test your analytical skills with three rounds of competition!

Sun, 13 Feb 20119am to 6pm

$28+ (Member)$35+ (Guest)

Highlights:* Tea breaks & Lunch* Highest Double Winner Prize * 3x Round Winner Prizes* Trophies for Top 3* Attractive Lucky Draw Prizes

Sat, 22 Jan 20119.00am – 6.00pm

$20+ (Member child)$25+ (Member - Adult)$30+ (Guest - Adult)

Highlights:* Shop! Shop! Shop!* Visit 3 streets at Jln Johor Jaya for a

variety of CNY items to purchase* Transportation provided from SPGG

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Christmas

New Year

5-Course Pre-Christmas Set MenuDelectable weekdays treat of Cream of Spinach with Walnut, a choice of either Roast Turkey with mushroom stuffing, served with Roast Potato, Brussel Sprout & Cranberry Sauce

— OR —

Honey Baked Ham served with Croquette Potato, Brussel Sprout & Raisin Sauce and delicious Christmas log cake to put you right into the festive mood!

20 – 23 Dec – Lunch & Dinner24 Dec – Lunch OnlyLunch: $19.80+ (Adult) / $12.80+ (Child) Dinner: $20.80+ (Adult) / $13.80+ (Child)

6-Course Christmas Eve Set DinnerAn appetizer of Goose Liver with Blueberry Caulis, and Cream of Carrot & Pumpkin with Smoked Chicken teases your taste buds before the main course- Crispy Turkey Roll Oriental

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Stuffed Turkey Breast with Smoked Ham and Vegetable Stick in Orange Sauce. Countdown to yuletide with the not-to-be-missed Christmas Log Cake!

24 DecDinner: $28.80+ (Adult) / $15.80+ (Child)

5-Course Pre-New Year Set Menu Another dose of weekday gourmet treats to get you in the festive mood. Start off with Roast Pepper and Prawn in Virgin Oil and Cream of Asparagus, Orange Sherbet and either Black Pepper Pork Rib Served with Butter Corn, Baked Potato and Mixed Green Salad

— OR —

Stuffed Chicken with Cheese & Spinach Served with Butter corn, Roast Potato and Tarragon sauce. A sweet treat of Bread and Butter Pudding to end the course!

27 – 30 Dec — Lunch & Dinner / 31 Dec — LunchLunch: $19.80+ (Adult) / $12.80+ (Child) Dinner: $20.80+ (Adult) / $13.80+ (Child)

6-Course New Year’s Eve Set DinnerUsher in the New Year with a splendid meal! Enjoy Frog Leg & Scallop with Wolfberry Vinaigrette, and a choice of Cream of Wild Mushroom, Green Tea Sherbet, a side dish of Baked Cod with Creamer XO Sauce with a juicy Roast Rack of Lamb Served with Roast Potato, Green Vegetables & Sweet Garlic with Mint Jelly. End it off with yummy pumpkin pie!

31 DecDinner: $28.80+ (Adult) / $15.80+ (Child)

All Prices are subject to 7% GST. The 15% F&B Discount is Not Applicable for these Promotions.

Festive Delights At The Restaurant

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Salmon Yu ShengOur popular Salmon Yu Sheng is available for both dine-in and take-away.

24 Jan – 17 Feb 2011Small – $18.00+Medium – $28.00+Large – $ 38.00+

Lunch & Dinner

All Prices are subject to 7% GST. The 15% F&B Discount is Not Applicable for these Promotions

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year Eve Reunion Dinner Indulge in a scrumptious spread of Braised Superior Shark’s Fin with Pink Crab & Dried Scallop, Steamed White Pomfret Teochew Style, Golden Stuffed Chicken Mango Roll with Fruit Salad, Stir- fried Prawn with Asparagus in OX Sauce & many more for your reunion dinner as you usher in the Year of the Rabbit.

2 Feb 20119-Course + Salmon Yu Sheng$428+ per table

Chinese New Year Family SetEnjoy a `prosperity CNY feast and ‘Lo Hei’ your way to another prosperous and successful year!

5 Feb – 17 Feb 2011 6-Course + Yu Sheng: $138+ (4 Pax)7-Course + Yu Sheng: $208+ (6 Pax)8-Course + Yu Sheng: $308+ (10 Pax)Lunch & Dinner

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X’mas & New Year Countdown PromotionJoin us at PEL on 24 & 31 Dec for 2 nights of absolute fun! Usher in Christmas & New year with us and stand to win great lucky draw prizes!

Lucky Draw Treats* Black Label 4.5L * Chivas 12yrs 2L * Martell VSOP 70cl * Remy Club * Remy XO * Red wine * White wine * Beer

December promotion 3 jugs of Beer @ $50 2 bottles of black label @ $178 2 bottles of Chivas 12yrs @ $198

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Poolside Café’s New Menu!

We’ve got lots of tasty new dishes for you!

*15% F&B Discount is not applicable for all promotions.

Rijsttafel PlatterTantalising, Spicy Fried Rice with a Crispy Wing, Sambal Egg, Chicken Satay, Ikan Bilis & Achar

Broiled Black Pepper Beef UdonWok-fried Udon Noodles with Beef, Spring onion, Bean Sprouts, Egg & Green Vegetables in Black Pepper Sauce

Seafood Mee SiamMalay Spicy Fried Bee Hoon with Bean Sprouts, Prawns, Squids, Sliced Fish, Koo Chye In Asam Paste

Chicken Mushroom MozzarellaGrilled Boneless Chicken Leg topped with Mushroom & Mozzarella Cheese served with Roast Potato & Green Vegetables

Baked Dory Fillet Italian StylePan-fried Dory, Baked in Oven with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Button Mushrooms, Black Olives, White Wine, Pine Nuts, Pesto Herbs & Boiled Potatoes

AND LOTS MORE!

Chicken Mushroom Mozzarella

Broiled Black Pepper Beef Udon Seafood Mee Siam

Baked Dory Fillet Italian Style

Rijsttafel Platter

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We Have Your Preferred

Celebration Package!

Whether it’s a Corporate Event, Birthday Bash, Wedding Anniversary or your Solemnisation, our Banquet Team is ready to make it a memorable occasion for you and your loved ones!

Get Rewarded with a $200 F&B Voucher for Dining at The Restaurant when you spend a minimum of $4,000 at any of your functions here!

Wedding Package

+ Buffet line Setup @ $50++ per person or Chinese Sit-down dinner @ $500++ per table of 10.

+ Usage of Function Room (4 hrs)+ One Wedding Arch with Artificial Flowers+ Red Carpet for March-in + One Champagne Fountain for toasting session

with two bottles of Sparkling Wine+ Fresh Flower as centre piece for each table+ 6 x Fresh Flower stand along the Aisle+ Packages only applicable for minimum of

100 persons+ Free flow of soft drinks

& much more!

Anniversary Package

+ Asian & International Buffet line Setup from $42++ per person.

+ Usage of Function Room (4 hours)+ Fresh Flower as centre piece for each table+ Anniversary Celebration Cake (5 kg)+ Packages only applicable for minimum of

100 persons+ Free flow of soft drinks

& much more!

Birthday Party Package

+ Asian & International Buffet line Setup from $42++ per person.

+ Usage of Function Room (4 hours)+ Fresh Flower as centre piece for each table+ Birthday Cake (5kg)+ Packages only applicable for minimum of

100 persons+ Free flow of soft drinks

& much more!

Corporate Event Package

+ Buffet line Setup from $38++ per person.+ Usage of Function Room (4 hours)+ Fresh Flower as centre piece for each table+ Event Cake (5kg) + Packages only applicable for minimum of

100 persons+ Free flow of soft drinks

& much more!

Call Banquet at 6796 9988 or e-mail banquet@spgg.org.sg

Our facilities in a nutshellRestaurant Karaoke Rooms Free form Swimming Pool Function Rooms Arcade Games

Lounge Steam Rooms Cascading Waterfall Mahjong Rooms Jackpot MachinesPoolside Café Jacuzzis Tennis Courts Meeting Rooms 10-Lane Bowling CentrePool Room Saunas Gymnasium Study Room Entrepreneurial Hub

Sign Up Now! For more information, contact us at 9066 8818 / 6796 9988 or e-mail us at joinus@spgg.org.sg for more information now!

SingaporePolytechnicGraduates’Guild

Visit: www.spgg.org.sg | 1010 Dover Road, Singapore 139658 (At SP Gate 4)

Just introduce a friend who is a diploma / degree holder to join us as a member and you will be handsomely rewarded!

MEMBER-GET-MEMBER PROMOTIONS

Ordinary / AssociateEntrance Fee: $2,000New Member Gets Back $900 of Member’s CreditPLUS $370 Goody Bag

Your Introduction

REWARD$ 500

of Member’s Credit

Specially for those who had Graduated from the Year 2000 onwards

New Millennium PromotionEntrance Fee: $750New Member Gets Back $200 of Member’s CreditPLUS $370 Goody Bag

REWARD$300

$100 of Member’s Credit + $200 Spa Voucher