SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB MAGAZINE
Established 1852 THE PADANG Available on www.scc.org.sg March / April 2019
CELEBRATING THE WOMEN OF SCC The International Women's Day
Special Issue 2019
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Singapore Cricket Club will be held at the Clubhouse on Tuesday, 30 April 2019 at 6.30pm for the purpose of conducting the following business:
1. To connrm the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 24 April 2018.
2. To receive and, if approved, adopt the Committee’s Report and Audited Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2018.
3. To elect a President, Deputy President, Chairman of Games Control Board, Finance Member and eight other Members of the Committee.
4. To elect Auditors and approve remuneration.
5. To transact any other business brought forward in accordance with the Rules of the Club.
The Notice of Annual General Meeting will be dispatched to the Members of the Singapore Cricket Club in accordance with the provisions of Club Rule 57(a).
Nominations for election to the Committee must be completed on the prescribed form (in accordance with Rule 35) and must be received by the General Manager/Secretary no later than 5.00pm on Tuesday, 23 April 2019.
Registration of Members will commence at 6.00pm on Tuesday, 30 April 2019.
Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting will be made available to Members upon request by post and/or be available to attending Members at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. General Committee 2019 PRESIDENT DEPUTY PRESIDENT Contents Mr. Sher Baljit Singh Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla [email protected] [email protected] CLUB NEWS FINANCE MEMBER CHAIRMAN GAMES CONTROL BOARD President’s Message 3 Mr. Hamish A. Christie Mr. Matthew C. Streeton New Members Election Night: January 4 [email protected] [email protected] New Members Election Night: February 6 General Club News 8 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Did You Know? 8 Mr. George V. Abraham Mr. Martin Goerojo UK Foreign Minister Visit 9 [email protected] [email protected] Top Sports Club Award 9 Mr. Anwar Gaffoor Mrs. Margaret Cunico New Carvery Launch 10 [email protected] [email protected] Townhall – Staff Recognition 11 — 12 Mr. Ananda Kumar Mr. Lim Khoon Reciprocal Club: The Oriental Club 13 [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Paul Lawlass Ms. Fathima Mohietheen DINING HIGHLIGHTS 15 — 18 [email protected] [email protected] CALENDAR OF EVENTS 19
Subcommittee Members FEATURE: WOMEN OF SCC 20 — 24 GAMES CONTROL BOARD FOOD AND BEVERAGE Mr. Matthew C. Streeton (Chairman) Mr. Paul Lawlass (Chairman) UPCOMING EVENTS 25 — 28 Mr. Zoher Motiwalla Mr. Hamish A. Christie SCC Night Race 2019: 34 — 35 Ms. Mohietheen Fathima Mrs. Tracy Jones Hospitality Suites Closed Tender Mr. Tony Fisher Mrs. Margaret Cunico Easter Party 36 Mr. Victor Yeong Mrs. Ravina Bhojwani Ms. Patricia Jasudasen Mr. Rangachari Raghavan RECENT EVENTS 29 — 33 Mr. Hugh Darwell Mrs. Nalini Willetts Ms. Genevieve Chase Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Mr. Chionh Chye Hion Mr. Gilbert Ng SPORTS NEWS Mr. Intekhab Khan First Aid Course 37 Mr. Christian Huang SOCIAL Sports Camp 38 — 39 Ms. Nanthini Visvalingam Mr. Anwar Gaffoor (Chairman) Save the date: Rugby 7s 2019 40 Mr. Sam Sharpe Mr. George Abraham Intersection Events 40 Mr. Jonathan Knapp Mr. Vikram Raman Mr. Sarat Chandra Ms. Soma Devi SPORTS Mr. Soenke Langhoff Balut 41 ESTABLISHMENT Billiards 42 FINANCE Mr. Ananda Kumar (Chairman) Bowls 43 Mr. Hamish A. Christie (Chairman) Mr. Harpal Singh Bridge 44 Mr. Trevor Larbey Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla Cricket 45 Mr. Preeti Dubey Mr. Matthew C. Streeton Darts 46 Mr. Rajan Menon Mr. Rangachari Raghavan Golf 47 Mr. Jon Robinson PROPERTY Hockey 48 Mr. Nigel Stead Netball 49 Mr. Trevor Larbey Mr. George Abraham (Chairman) Tennis 50 Mr. Jonathan Leow Mr. Andrew Moore Mr. Retna Sabapathy RULES AND MEMBERSHIP Mr. Ong Chin Leong Easter Sunday Mr. N. Thangavelu Mr. Martin Goerojo (Chairman) Ms. Cynthia Robless @ SCC Mr. Lim Khoon Mr. Jeyan Nadarajah Mr. Matthew C. Streeton Mr. Anwar Gaffoor MARCOM SCC Night Race 2019 Mr. Moiz Sithawalla Mrs. Margaret Cunico (Chairlady) Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Exclusive VIP SPECIAL PROJECT – R&M / LEGAL Mr. David Blaxtan Hospitality Suites Mr. Lim Khoon (Chairman) Ms. Monica Alsagoff Ms. Daisy Irani Closed Tender SPECIAL PROJECT – SOCIAL Ms. Anjali Anderson 36 34 Ms. Fathima Mohietheen (Chairlady) Mr. Tushar Doshi Special editorial:
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The last few months have been among the best for the Club This will be closely followed by the SCC International Soccer7s in terms of F&B revenue and covers. The GC is thankful to the tournament happening from 23 – 24 March. New this edition is Members for their increased patronage of the Club. The full year’s a Corporate tournament as well as the return of popular fringe accounts have just been audited and I assure the Members the activities such as Sunday Sunrise Yoga and a Soccer Carnival for Club is in very good financial health. families and friends to also get involved. The Intersection Mixed Soccer Tournament, which enjoyed an exciting start last year, will 2019 has gotten off on a good start for us. The SCC Family came also be back by popular demand and take place on the afternoon together to celebrate Chinese New year on 15 February; our of 24 March (Sunday), followed by a buffet and beer (to cool acrobatic lions put on an exciting lion dance pole performance down, of course) in the evening. as they’ve always done, and in addition to a bountiful buffet spread, Members enjoyed themselves at palm reading, rainbow We’ve also got other Intersection Tournaments lined up for calligraphy and traditional candy stations, gasped in amazement the month of March alone: the Giles Roche Bowls Intersection at the intriguing magical mask-changing show, and grooved to Tournament will be held on 16 March, while the inaugural EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PRIVILEGE the smooth tunes of our live band. Intersection Balut Tournament will take place on 30 March. 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This year, we are introducing a new suite Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. box in addition to our Gold Box and Victoria Suite; the Padang We have a very busy two months ahead of us in March and April, Visit this dedicated SCC page to book your air-tickets now: Box located on the first level is another great venue for you to and I hope you will come participate and join us! https://www.qatarairways.com/enVisit this dedicated SCC page to book-sg/offers/cug/scc.html your air-tickets now: entertain as many as 30 associates and guests. More information is available in this issue. Book by 31 Marchhttps://www.qatarairways.com/en 2019 and travel between 14 January-sg/offers/cug/scc.html 2019 and 30 November 2019. As you would have noticed from the front cover of the magazine, this issue is an extension of the Club’s commemoration of With this being the Singapore Bicentennial year, the Club will Book by 31 March 2019 and travel between 14 January 2019 and 30 November 2019. International Women’s Day; in addition to a luxurious dinner on be celebrating in its own way with a series of specially themed Welcome onboard Qatar Airways – awarded the World’s Best Business Class by Skytrax 2018. 6 March 2019, we have invited SCC Member and AWARE co-founder events, beginning with a heritage walking tour on 30 March. Zaibun Siraj to deliver a keynote presentation that evening There are limited places, so make sure you book your place early. Welcome onboard Qatar Airways – awarded the World’s Best Business Class by Skytrax 2018. exploring some of the pressing issues women face today and how *Terms and conditions apply. The discount applies to base fare only and does not apply to taxes and all other Look out for the other bicentennial activities we have planned for these can be addressed. This issue also celebrates the strong and standard market surcharges. you throughout the year, and I hope you will come participate, *Terms and conditions apply. The discount applies to base fare only and does not apply to taxes and all other talented women of SCC, with a special editorial featuring six of get to know other Members and enjoy yourself! standard market surcharges. them and their thoughts on current women affairs. In partnership: See you at the Club! In partnership: Our first major tournament for 2019, the SCC International Hockey6s tournament (2 – 3 March), celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and welcomes 65 teams – most of them from overseas – Sher Baljit Singh to our famed Padang field. President, Singapore Cricket Club
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 3 CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night 14 January 2019
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
Mr. Vira Chand Bothra, Mr. Anwarul Haque, Mr. Sanjiv Batra, Mr. Raj Kumar, GC Member Mr. Paul Lawlass, GC Member Mrs. Margaret Cunico, Ms. Nicci Meek Mr. Amit Agrawal Mr. Sanjiv Batra
Mr. James Mr. Mike B Castel Alexander Cox
GC Member Ms. Fathima Mohietheen, Mr. Soenke Langhoff, Mr. Philip Mckechnie, Dr. David Denison, Prof. Maria De Iorio, Mr. Hayden Kwan
Mr. Kshitij Mr. Kenneth Koh Jhunjhunwala
Mr. L T Lien Mr. Prem Pavan Mr. Rishi Dhanuka, Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mr. Prem Pavan Term Member 1. Mrs. Carol Chen 2. Prof. Maria De Iorio 3. Ms. Nicci Meek 4. Mrs. Mel Tyndale-Biscoe
Sports Member 1. Mrs. Rebekah Anderson 2. Mr. Hayden Kwan 3. Mr. Kiyoto Kosehira 4. Mr. Philip Mckechnie 5. Mr. Jese Medina-Suarez 6. Mr. Robert Simons Mr. Samuel Richard Sharpe, Chairman of Games Control Board 7. Mr. Andy Wheble Mr. Matthew C. Streeton, Mr. James Alexander Cox, 8. Mr. Alistair Watkins Mr. Andy Wheble, Mr. Alistair Watkins, Mr. Michael Anderson, Mrs. Rebekah Anderson, Mr. Kiyoto Kosehira
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Mr. Raj Kumar, Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mr. Kiyoto Kosehira, Mr. Alistair Watkins, Mr. Andy Wheble, Mr. Sanjiv Batra, GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor, Chairman of Games Control Board Mr. Matthew C. Streeton, HE Mr. Carlos Vasquez, Mrs. Ilana Simons, Mr. Robert Simons Mr. Samuel Richard Sharpe
GC Member Mrs. Margaret Cunico, Mr. Kshitij Jhunjhunwala, Mr. Amit Agrawal, Ms. Niyati Seth, Mr. Raj Kumar, Mr. L T Lien Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla
Mr. Soenke Langhoff, Ms. Nicci Meek, Mr. Dominic O’Shea, GC Member Mr. Paul Lawlass, Mr. Mike B Castel, Mr. Raji Ramason GC Member Mr. Lim Khoon, Mr. Kenneth Koh, Mrs. Carol Chen
HE Mr. Carlos Vasquez, Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mrs. Mel Tyndale-Biscoe, Mr. Oliver Palmer, GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor, Mr. L T Lien, Ms. Chong Wei Wen Mr. Simon Tyndale-Biscoe
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 5 CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night 11 February 2019 Corporate Nominee
General Manager / Secretary Mr. Sean Boyle, BEM, Mr. Jerry W Wallis Dr. William Hwang, GC Member Mr. Lim Khoon, Mr. Patrick Staples
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
Mr. Nikhil Balchandani Dr. William Hwang
Ms. Shavani Jhaveri, Mr. Samir Khadepaun, GC Member Mr. George V Abraham
Mr. Charles Loh Mr. Willem H Schuurman
Mr. Gurmeet Singh Mr. Kristian Vandermeer GC Member Mr. Martin Goerojo, Mrs. Abi Rhodes, Mr. Stephen Rhodes, Mr. Matt Bird
Mr. Shrinivas Padmanabhan
Term Members Sports Members 1. Mr. Yasuki Iwai 1. Mr. Sidney Kumar 2. Mrs. Abi Rhodes 2. Mr. Samir Khadepaun 3. Mr. Shaun McLagan Special Recognition (50 Years of Membership) 4. Mr. Patrick Staples 1. Mr. George V Abraham Mr. James Beedle, GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor, 5. Dr. Bernard Terrill 2. Mr. S Chandra Das Mr. Shaun McLagan
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Mr. Jerry W Wallis, President Mr. Sher Baljit Singh, Mr. Pushkar Jamnerkar, Mr. Shrinivas Padmanabhan, Mr. Gurmeet Singh GC Member Mr. Martin Goerojo
Chairman, Games Control Board Mr. Matthew C. Streeton, Mrs. Susan Murray, Col. Jamie Murray, Dr. Bernard Terrill, Mr. Raj Kumar, Mr. Jerry W Wallis, Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mr. Sidney Kumar GC Member Mr. George V Abraham
Mr. James Beedle, Mr. S Chandra Das, Mr. Yasuki Iwai, GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor, Mrs. Yuko Iwai GC Member Mr. Ananda Kumar, Mr. Shaun McLagan
Dr. Bernard Terrill, Mr. Raj Kumar, GC Member Mr. George V Abraham, Mr. Nikhil Balchandani GC Member Mr. Martin Goerojo, Mr. Abu Ahmed Omar
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 7 CLUB NEWS
Cric ore ke p t a C g l u n i b
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Established 1852 B I L Did You Know? C E IA N TE N N
1938 was an important year for the Club.
It was the year that the Club first made the unanimous decision to accept women for Associate membership although no voting powers were given till the 1980s. Once quoted by the press to be “Singapore’s most famous male sanctum”, SCC might have possibly been the first club in Singapore to take the step forward.
Female Members made their mark at the opening function in 1938 with a novelty cricket match between their own eleven and a male Club eleven. Within a year, 22 associate female Members were elected to the Club.
1938 was also the year that the Clubhouse had a major facelift for its premises, to provide Members a more comfortable and prestigious setting.
The Men’s Bar, which was previously located at the current Oval Restaurant, was known for its strict rule of permitting only male Members.
This was a popular place for male Members to recline after a good game or socialize over a few pints of beers.
In the event that a wife or girlfriend entered the Men’s Bar in search of their partner, by the rule of thumb, the male Member would have to buy a drink for everyone in the bar, all done in good nature, of course.
Fast forward to today, after its relocation to the basement where it is still named the Men’s Bar for the sake of legacy, the Club lifted that rule and it is now a welcome venue for all Members.
OBITUARIES
The Club records, with deep regret, the passing of our Members. Our sincere condolences go out to the families of the departed.
CLUB OPERATING HOURS
Mr Mogens C.E. Andersen Dr Geoffrey Chiam Heng Khim ON MONDAY, 25 MARCH 2019
In view of the Annual Staff Dinner and Dance, the Club will close from 4pm onwards on In view of the Annual Staff Dinner and Dance, Monday, 25 March 2019. the Club will close from 4pm onwards on Monday, 25 March 2019. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, 26 March 2019. Normal operations will resume Mr Ho Hock Cheng Mrs Pathmavali Knight Mr Lim Kwan Ming Keith We apologiseon Tuesday, for any 26 inconvenience March 2019. caused.
8 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 CLUB NEWS UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Visits SCC!
SCC was proud to welcome the UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt to our Clubhouse on 4 January 2019.
SCC voted the TOP Sports Club in Singapore! Thank you for voting us the Favourite Sports Club in the Expat Living Singapore Readers’ Choice Awards 2019! This recognition will spur us on to serve our Members even better.
We look forward to your support as we continue to improve our facilities and services and organize even more events and activities for you this year!
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 9 CLUB NEWS
Main Lounge Gets a New Carvery Station! Following the recent refurbishments made to the Main Lounge earlier this year, the Club recently presented a new carvery station that offers a wider and more hearty buffet spread for Members to enjoy.
What’s New? • More roasted meat options • Hot food items • Fresh Gourmet Salads and Salad Dressings • Hearty bread selection
Here’s what some of our Members think about the new change!
A very nice selection, good quality and good value. Well done! Excellent roast lunch! Best value in - John Sheridan town. Love the new décor. Staffs are always very attentive. Keep it up!
- Heidi Savage Both Chef Raymond and Au-yong were running around many a time to ensure replenishment of carvery dishes. They were super diligent and also thoughtful in ensuring presentation of dishes. Food was fab! Had a good time – Love the carvery set up. *Can’t say this enough* The buffet lunch in the – I adore the new lounge- Rhonda look ofKoh taller square tables. main lounge is excellent. Good meat! Good value! - Jamshid K Medora - Chai Kwok Seng Anthony
CARVERY BUFFET LUNCH MENU 12pm – 2.30pm
Pick of Plenty! Succulent Juicy Meats • Fresh Gourmet Salads • Warm Hearty Breads
CARVERY $17.90 Includes salad bar, coffee or tea with DAILY SPECIALS cheese & crackers / ice cream
Your choice of: • One Roast Meat MON TUE WED THU FRI Either Beef or Daily Special Meat Beef Beef Beef Beef Beef ~ or ~ ~ or ~ ~ or ~ ~ or ~ ~ or ~ • Half & Half Combo Pork Leg of Chicken Duck Salmon Half portion Beef and half portion Daily Special Meat Belly Lamb
SALAD & SOUP only $11.90 Carvery Lunch is not available on weekends and public holidays.
10 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 CLUB NEWS Staff Townhall, 17 January General Manager Sean Boyle, BEM, addressed the staff at the Town Hall session and the following were lauded for their service:
Staff Promotion Staff Promoted to Staff Promoted to Teo Poh Hoon Senior Accounts Executive Eunicia Tan You Min Sports Admin Executive Tan Shao Beng Jason Senior Accounts Executive Au Yong Chee Kheng Sous Chef
Outstanding Employees Recognition Awards 3 staff members were recognized and rewarded for their outstanding achievements:
Teo Poh Hoon, Senior Accounts Executive Ibrahim Bin Hassim, Bejay Villafuerte Ponce, F&B Supervisor, (Accounts Payable) Maintenance Technician Oval Restaurant
Staff Christmas Decorations Contest The F&B outlets and departments participated in a friendly competition for the best Christmas decoration set-up in November 2018.
SCC congratulates the following teams for their creative efforts:
Winner: The Deli
1st Runner Up – The Oval & Verandah Restaurant 2nd Runner Up – Property & Housekeeping Department
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 11 CLUB NEWS
Staff Commendation The following staff members were commended for their outstanding service:
The Padang F&B Deli Albert Bugarin Calangian – Assistant Restaurant Manager Jerlyn Ramos Olivia – F&B Supervisor David Low – Restaurant Manager Jacob Geng Shengbo – Captain Stumps Bar Kesavadass P. Chandran – Banquet Operations Supervisor Ang Kok Leong – Captain Marco Chai Nyin Yoong – Senior Captain Fong Pau Loong Robin – Bartender Noraini Binti Tukijo – Captain Lee Boon Kean Kenn – Management Trainee Owen Tean Chien Wen – Senior Captain Marimuthu A/L Vikenasenan – Senior Bar Captain Rafi’ah Binte Radin Jamil – Waitress Muhammad Razi Bin Ramli – Senior Bar captain Sofiah Binte Mohd Zailani – Casual Worker Siti Shakilah Binte Ahmad – Casual Worker Tan Kwang Meng George – Casual Worker Uthayarasu Rajendran – Senior Waiter
The Victoria Room Member Services Desk Leong Weng Chun – Senior Captain Rosnah Binte Omar – Member Services Assistant Xiaxue – Captain Membership Department The Main Lounge Jeny – Senior Membership Executive Cadelina Mary Jane Padaloy – Bar Manager George Alexander – Captain Jackpot Ganesen A/L Suppayah – Bar Captain Fatimah Binte Sanwan – Jackpot Cashier Yap Sin Wai Stephy – Senior Waitress Operations The Oval Becky Xu Liyun – Assistant Banquet and Events Manager Perreras Jennifer Trinidad – F&B Supervisor Rumaizi Adha Bin Moktar – Captain Sports and Recreation Janet Ng Lee Chin – Head of Sports & Recreation Shahidah Binte Slamat – Casual Worker Thipa D/O S Mogan – Senior Sports Executive
January Birthday Celebration for Staff
12 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 CLUB NEWS Reciprocal Club Review: The Oriental Club, London, UK. The Happy Traveller
In my 20 years in the Singapore Cricket Club, I have always been happy and satisfied with the facilities provided by the Club, but there is one thing I never got around to make use of and that was the reciprocal rights provided throughout many clubs in the world, which the SCC staff and management are in constant pursuit of upgrading to provide us, the members, with a friendly and “home away from home” feel.
This changed back in August of 2018, when I went to London for a couple of visits split over two weeks. London of course being the metropole it is, is famous for many great things as well as for its sky-high hotel prices. A friendly advice from a friend and colleague as well as a glance through our website revealed that in the heart of London, and only a 5-minute walk from my office, The Oriental Club is located, where they provide comfortable rooms which can be used by visiting reciprocal club members.
The process of booking my room was simpler than simple. A quick email to their booking / reservations desk at The Oriental Club was responded to immediately, outlining the availability and price which I must point out was very favourable, Bar Captain Mr. Dalibor and his colleague Ms. Elena considering its location just opposite Bond Street Station (Oxford Street). All they needed was my credit card details along with a LOI (Letter of Introduction) from SCC to secure the booking.
I was quite excited to check in, and upon my arrival a late Sunday night in August, I was greeted at the front desk by a very polite and accommodating staff member of the club. The club and its facilities are right up the alley of the SCC, so already there the home-away-from-home feel started to make its impact. Much to my delight, I found the room to be of good standard, with its en-suite bathroom and all the amenities of a normal hotel room.
Throughout my stay, I had the pleasure of enjoying scrumptious breakfasts in the club’s restaurant, enjoying the warm August evenings in the beautiful courtyard, while hosting colleagues / clients in the Bar, where Mr. Dali, the friendly bar captain was in full control. Fine selections of wine and drinks were on offer, and again at very favourable prices, while the level of service was top-notch. And if that was not enough, the bar counter served Curry with Basmati rice that hit the spot so well, that I actually thought I could have been sitting at the SCC terrace.
All in all, it was a marvellous experience that I would suggest SCC Members to go and experience for themselves going forward. It was so enjoyable that I have booked myself in once again for my next upcoming trip to London.
Yours Truly Oliver E. Andersen – A new fan of the reciprocal club system on offer.
The Oriental Club Address: Stratford House, Stratford Place, London W1C 1ES. Telephone: +44 (0)20 7629 5126
For more information about SCC’s Reciprocal Clubs, please approach Member Services Desk.
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 13 FOOD & BEVERAGE Celebrate the Administrative Professionals’ Week at SCC!
Monday to Friday, 15 – 26 April 2019 12pm to 3pm* for the The Padang Restaurant • Free Gifts a 4 Course Set Lunch Menu Administrative Professionals! Stand to win $58 per person • $100 SCC F&B voucher* SOUP when you order this special set lunch! (*terms and conditions apply) Crab Mulligatawny Salmon roe, crabmeat, apple, tomato jelly, corn Or (v) Pumpkin Coconut Crispy cauliflower, coriander dust, quinoa, lemon grass essence
STARTER Smoked Trout Crème fraiche, brioche crisps, dill, beetroot, bottarga dust Or (v) Burrata Persimmon, pine nuts, raspberry crisp, beetroot
MAIN COURSE Miso Cod Sushi rice ball, pickled daikon, goma espuma, dashi broth Or Wagyu Beef Cheek Truffle mash, fresh pea, parsnip puree Or Lamb Rump Celeriac, blackberries, lamb jus Or Duck Breast Grilled endives, pickled mustard seeds, beetroot puree, duck jus Or (v) Gnocchi Tomato butter, parmesan cheese, olives, basil
DESSERT Chocolate Mousse Raspberry crisp, truffle ice cream, crumble, olive oil powder Or Black Forest Cheese Cake Chocolate espuma, cream cheese, berries, raspberry gel, vanilla crumble, herbs
Reservations are based on a first-come-first-served basis. For reservations or enquiries, please contact the Padang Restaurant at 6338 9271.
*Last order at 2.30pm 14 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 FOOD & BEVERAGE
NEW HOUSE POUR WINES 2019
RED WINES WHITE WINES ROSÉ
Finca El Camino Malbec 2018, Alto Los Romeros Varietal Sauvignon Farnese Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo DOC Argentina, Mendoza Blanc 2016, “Fantini”, Italy This wine has lively color with obvious violet Chile, Central Valley Subtle hints of delicate flowers harmonized hues. On the nose, intense aromas of fruits This wine has a soft yellow color, with slight with fruity notes (pear, mirabelle) rounded for the such as plums and cherries are perceived. In green hues. On the nose it is fresh and by almond and acacia honey. Mouth the mouth, great balance, the wine is round, expressive, characterized by tropical and citrus develops a beautiful freshness with a superb • Free Gifts elegant and soft. fruit notes, such as pineapple and lime. On the finish and long minty fruit. palate it has a sharp and vibrant acidity, with a Grape Varieties: 100% Malbec Grape Varieties: Grenache Blanc / Viognier Administrative Professionals!a medium body and long, intense finish. $45.80 per bottle / $9.80 per glass $58.00 per bottle / $12.80 per glass • Stand to win Grape Varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc $100 SCC F&B voucher* $42.80 per bottle / $9.00 per glass when you order this special set lunch! (*terms and conditions apply) SPARKLING WINE
McGuigan Private Bin Shiraz 2016, McGuigan Private Bin Chardonnay 2017 Bottega – Prosecco Millesimato Brut, Australia, South Eastern Australia Australia, South Eastern Australia Italy This wine features delightful dark cherry and This Chardonnay features a rich, smooth and Straw yellow, clear, with a fine and very plum aromas integrated with some smoky creamy palate with sweet tropical fruit and persistent perlage. Fruity, flowery, scents vanilla characters and cinnamon from the oak melon flavors. It is a nicely balanced wine with of Golden apple and exotic fruit. Fragrant, influence. On the palate, the flavors that are a touch of caramel oak integrated with tropical fresh and well balanced. Fabulous as an suggested by the nose come to life along with melon and rich stone fruit flavors. The finish aperitif and in cocktails as well as with some peppery spice. The wine is smooth yet is clean and crispy with a delicate lingering starters, first courses, fish and poultry. full-bodied. presence. Grape Varieties: 100% Glera Grape Varieties: Shiraz Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay $49.00 per bottle / $10.80 per glass ABV – 13.5% $45.80 per bottle / $9.80 per glass $45.80 per bottle / $9.80 per glass
ST PATRICK’S DAY
1 – 17 March 2019
All Outlets *Except for the Padang Restaurant
FOOD (Available from 12pm to 9.30pm daily) BEVERAGE IRISH BEEF STEW $16.90 GUINNESS SURGER CAN $11.00 BEEF & GUINNESS PIE $6.50 KILKENNY DRAUGHT $11.00 IRISH SHEPHERD’S PIE $7.50 IRISH MAID COCKTAIL $15.00 GUINNESS BRAISED LAMB SHANK $24.80 (Served with Root Vegetables and Mash Potatoes) IRISH MEAT PLATTER $19.80 (Guinness Pork Ribs, Irish Pork Sausage, BBQ Chicken served with Pineapple Salsa and Roasted Herb Potatoes)
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 15 FOOD & BEVERAGE Spirits & Wines PROMOTION OF THE MONTH
Paul Jaboulet Côtes Du Rhône Parallele Paul Jaboulet Côtes Du Rhône Parallele 45 Rouge Organic 2016, France 45 Blanc Organic 2017, France Deep and dense color, spices aromas dominate (nutmeg Nice color with green tints. The nose of this beautiful and pepper) with notes of very ripe and jammy red fruits. organic cuvée is intense and dominated by fruity The mouth is intensely flavored, smooth and powerful, and floral aromas. On the palate, this wine is round, the tannins are well incorporated by a generous flesh. generous and presents elegant notes of white fruits Roasted and smoky notes appear on the finish. (peach) with a particularly long and balanced finish. Grapes: 55% Grenache Blanc, 35% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre Grapes: 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Marsanne, $60.00 per bottle / $15.80 per glass 20% Viognier, 10% Bourboulenc $60.00 per bottle / $15.80 per glass
Boschendal Lanoy 2016, South Africa Boschendal Le Bouquet 2017, South Africa Dark ruby with a lively pink rim; an attractive burst Tropical pineapple-led fruit and peach with spicy undertones, of mulberry, blackcurrant, ripe plum and spice and a lingering floral aroma of honeysuckle and frangipani. aromas that carry through to a smooth juicy entry This medium-sweet wine has a delicate freshness and a with succulent fruit flavours supported by astute ripe juicy fruit core, embracing characters of peach and apricot tannins and just discernible spicy oak intrigue. Well with hints of cinnamon and honey. Tantalizing vibrancy and integrated and smooth with a lingering rich finish of smooth, with a tangerine finish. dark berry fruit Grape Varieties: Muscat / Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay Grape Varieties: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot $58.00 per bottle / $14.80 per glass $58.00 per bottle / $14.80 per glass
SAVE SAVE OVER $30.00 $50.00
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Glenfiddich 18YO $108.00 per bottle $208.00 per bottle ( Usual Price: $138.00 ) (Usual Price: $262.00)
No limit on purchase. Storage of bottles capped at 2 bottles per month, per purchase, due to storage limitations. F&B Promotions Mondays Wednesdays Cocktail Craze Black Mussels Promotion Enjoy 2 Cocktails* at special prices. Black Mussels with White Wine Sauce $15.80 Snow Ball $12.00 and Garlic Bread Screwdriver $12.00 Spritzer $16.00 Black Mussels with Saffron Cream Sauce $15.80 Jägerbomb $16.00 and Garlic Bread Available all day across all outlets. Available from 6pm onwards, *Applicable to same cocktail only. every Wednesday across all outlets.
Fridays Spark and Shuck Bundle! The above promotions are not valid during major Prosecco and Oyster promotion – $70.00 Club events and on the eve of Public Holidays. Bottega – Prosecco Millesimato Brut Not applicable for banquet and private functions. Freshly shucked Oysters (A dozen) ( Usual Price $79.00 ) From 6.30pm onwards, while stocks last. Available at Main Lounge & Stumps.
16 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 FOOD & BEVERAGE Chef Arfin’s Oval Daily Specials March/April 2019 SPECIALS Fridays, 6.30pm onwards The Courtyard March 1 March Spicy Mutton Paya Masala Gravy served with Chapatti and Onion Chilli Cucumber Lime Salad $14.80 8 March Sota Ayam $8.80 (regular) $10.80 (large) 15 March Indian Mee Goreng $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) 22 March Lamb Shank Masala SCC Chicken and Egg Curry served with Saffron Rice and Mango Raita $16.80 March April 29 March Kambing Soup Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 March Monday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Chicken Biryani, or Mutton Biryani, or Oven-roasted Striploin with Braised Duck Leg with Orange Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or Vegetables and Potatoes, or April Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup 5 April with Fresh Clams with Fresh Clams Nasi Goreng ‘Kampong Style’ served with Prawn Crackers and Fried Egg Tuesday 5, 12, 19, 26 March Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April $10.80 SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with 12 April Lemon Dill Sauce, Lemon Dill Sauce, Plain Thosai Vegetables and Potatoes, or served with Sambar Gravy and Trio Chutney Vegetables and Potatoes, or Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, $5.80 Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread Masala Thosai served with Sambar Gravy and Trio Chutney Wednesday 6, 13, 20, 27 March Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 April $9.80 SCC Chicken & Egg Curry SCC Chicken & Egg Curry with Steamed Rice, or with Steamed Rice, or 26 April Roast Leg of Lamb with Kambing Soup Roast Leg of Lamb with Vegetables and Potatoes, or $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Vegetables and Potatoes, or Fish Biryani Fish Biryani No limit on purchase. Storage of bottles capped at 2 bottles per month, per purchase, due to storage limitations. Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 April Thursday 7, 14, 21, 28 March SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or Baked Salmon with Cake Baked Salmon with OF THE MONTH Vegetables and Potatoes, or Vegetables and Potatoes, or $47 SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati per kg SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati Rice and Mixed Vegetables Rice and Mixed Vegetables Friday 5, 12, 26 April Friday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Breaded Pork Loin with Vegetables, Grilled Chicken Chop Apple Chutney and with Vegetables and Potatoes, or Cheese Cream Sauce, or Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry with Tandoori Roti with Tandoori Roti
Saturday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March Saturday 6, 13, 20, 27 April SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or Chicken Biryani Mutton Biryani
Banana Mousse Cake with Pecan Gianduja Sunday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March Sunday 7, 14, 21, 28 April Mutton Curry served with Basmati Rice Mutton Curry served with Basmati Rice
Visit The Oval & Verandah or call 6338 9271 Ext: 373 to place a Public Holiday – Only SCC Laksa will be served at cake order for your special occasion or birthday celebration! The Oval & Verandah for daily Set Lunch on 19 April.
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 17 FOOD & BEVERAGE Dinner Specials AT THE OVAL & VERANDAH
March Special
Halibut with Clams and Mussels in Basil Saffron Broth $26.80
April Special
Soft Shell Crab with Sweet Olive and Pickled Cucumber in Black Pepper Sauce $16.80
March Special April Special
Stir fried Slipper Lobster with Black Pepper Sauce $24.80 Saffron Masala Salmon Fillet with Basmati Rice $26.80
March Special
Masala Lamb Shank with Sautéed Spinach $22.80
April Special
Chinese Romaine Lettuce with Salted Black Bean Fish $16.80
All photos are for illustration only. 18 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 Actual products may vary. Calendar
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Chef Arfin’s 1 2 3 Specialties 6.30pm March Every Friday
St. Patrick’s Day Promotion 1 – 17 March 2019
4 Quiz Night 5 Wednesday Buzz 6 International 7 Hawker Fare 8 Satay 9 Sunday Brunch 10 Men’s Bar from the Bar Women Day The Courtyard The Courtyard The Padang 8pm onwards Main Lounge The Padang Selected Fridays Every Friday Restaurant Alternate Restaurant 6.30pm & Saturday Every Sunday Wednesday 7pm onwards 6.30pm – 10pm 12pm – 3pm 7.30pm onwards
Carvery Lunch 11 12 13 14 Oysters 15 Saturday Buzz 16 St. Patrick’s Day 17 Main Lounge Main Lounge from the Bar Available Every Friday Main Lounge on Weekdays 6pm Every Saturday 12pm – 2.30pm 8.15pm onwards
High Tea 18 19 Wednesday Buzz 20 21 22 23 24 The Oval & Verandah from the Bar and Main Lounge Main Lounge Available Daily Alternate 3pm – 5pm Wednesday 7.30pm onwards
25 Breakfast 26 27 28 Hawker Fare 29 SCC 30 Sunday 31 The Oval & Verandah The Courtyard Heritage Kids Corner Available Daily Selected Fridays Tour The Gilmour Room 8am – 10.30am 6.30pm The Victoria Room Every Sunday 2pm – 6pm 12pm – 3pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 Quiz Night 2 Wednesday Buzz 3 4 Chef Arfin’s 5 Saturday Buzz 6 Sunday 7 Men’s Bar from the Bar Specialties from the Bar Kids Corner 8pm onwards Main Lounge 6.30pm Main Lounge The Gilmour Room Alternate Every Friday Every Saturday Every Sunday Wednesday 8.15pm onwards 12pm – 3pm 7.30pm onwards
8 9 10 Oysters 11 Hawker Fare 12 Satay 13 14 Main Lounge The Courtyard The Courtyard Every Friday Selected Fridays Every Friday & 6pm 6.30pm Saturday 6.30pm – 10pm
High Tea 15 16 Wednesday Buzz 17 18 Good Friday 20 Easter Sunday 21 The Oval & Verandah from the Bar 19 Brunch & and Main Lounge Main Lounge Kids Party Available Daily Alternate The Padang 3pm – 5pm Wednesday Restaurant 7.30pm onwards Every Sunday 12pm – 3pm
22 23 24 25 Hawker Fare 26 Breakfast 27 Sunday Brunch 28 The Courtyard The Oval & Verandah The Padang Selected Fridays Available Daily Restaurant 6.30pm 8am – 10.30am Every Sunday 12pm – 3pm Administrative Professionals’ Day
29 Carvery Lunch 30 Main Lounge Available on Weekdays April 12pm – 2.30pm Administrative Professionals’ Week Lunch The Padang Restaurant 15 – 26 April 2019
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 19 FEATURE WOMEN OF SCC! In celebration of the International Women’s Day in March, The Padang spoke to six female SCC Members who are powerhouses in their own right.
Zaibun Siraj Co-Founder and Past President of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)
You have spent much of your life actively involved in civic society, even at a time when it was considered highly unconventional for women to speak up. What aspect of your work particularly resonates with you? Since the 1980s I have worked to influence the Media to portray women in a positive manner. The Media, in particular advertising is very powerful. It shapes people’s attitudes and beliefs and these in turn influence our behavior. Hence, it is important to create an awareness of sexism in the Media and to get men, women and children to reject sexist images. Sexist images and sexist language suggest derogatory, stereotypical ideas about women’s abilities, potential or characters. The implication of the message is that women are weak, inferior, subservient, dependent or subordinate in relation to men.
It has been most satisfying over the years to see some change do, we cannot protect ourselves. In today’s world, we must develop in the way women are now portrayed in the Media. I conducted intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and the higher order thinking research into the topic, organized campaigns like Spot the Sexist Ad skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. We must develop the Campaign, wrote letters of protest on sexist images that appeared ability to think differently and the courage to propose a different point in the Media, presented talks and wrote papers. Not only did I enjoy of view. We must stand up for ourselves. all of this work but I found it stimulating, challenging and satisfying. If you could have dinner with any woman, living or dead, What is the most pressing issue for women in 2019? real or fictional, past or present, who would it be and There is not one but many pressing issues facing women. In 2019, why? women still face gender equality barriers and prejudice. Domestic I would love to have dinner with Gloria Steinem, the writer, activist, violence, sexual assaults and sexual harassment continue to plague speaker and feminist organizer. She is courageous and has written women. Women are still not accorded enough respect. and spoken extensively on women’s issues. Her books include Take older women, for example. A number suffer from loneliness Revolution from Within; A book of Self-Esteem; Outrageous Acts and depression. Some face financial problems. There is a growing and Everyday Rebellions; Moving Beyond Words and My Life On number of younger women with mental health problems. Working the Road. She has also produced documentaries and films about women today still earn less than men for the same work. They also violence against women in eight countries. Her feminist ideas have face problems related to childcare. Women have to shoulder the inspired many to bring about change and to improve the lives of double burden of family and childcare and juggle all aspects of their women. lives. Generally, it is women who care for their parents and older Gloria Steinem has received many awards for her writing and her relatives. Work-Life Balance is a critical issue today. We need more activist work and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, women in key public positions, in politics, in the armed forces, as the highest civilian honour in 2013 by President Obama. Chief Executive Officers and on company boards. We need women everywhere, particularly where decisions are being made. Her experiences, her knowledge and her views on life, on women’s issues and on society are most valuable and I would love to learn from her. She has led and still lives a very active, fulfilling life. I admire her What do you think is the most important thing women too, for her resilience, her personal strength and her ability to change should do for themselves? her views. She has had personal set-backs in her life but she has Today, women need to think and ask questions on the many issues triumphed over them and continues to work for the good of society. confronting women. We cannot afford to stay silent because if we Gloria Steinem is an inspiration and a role model.
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Sara Cheng Chief Executive Officer Fuji Xerox Singapore
How do you build a career for yourself in male-dominated industries? My first job was a Financial Analyst for Procter & Gamble who is the leader in the Consumer Product industry and I got into the Hi-tech industry purely by chance.
But regardless of which industry you are in, career opportunities are formed by a combination of opportunity, capability and your performance reputation. When I looked back, I see several turning In celebration of the International Women’s Day in March, points which led to where I am today:
The Padang spoke to six female SCC Members 1. Ask for the job you want – when I first moved from Consumer who are powerhouses in their own right. Products to Hi-tech industry, I was in Finance. I asked to be considered for sales and then I asked to be in business consulting. Both times, I was given the opportunities. They would not have happened had I not asked for them.
2. Know your passion – early in my career I was presented with a big promotion to become a project manager. I declined because I preferred to learn and solve customers’ business issues. Soon after, the business consulting job became available.
3. Find and learn from mentors/coaches – these are the senior managers in the company whom you respect. Ask 1 or 2 to be your informal mentors/coaches who can help you navigate the organization and show you leadership qualities.
4. Build a network both inside and outside of your company – I wish I had started on this much earlier! Networking does not have to be pretentious. I am surprised by the number of genuinely interesting people I have met since I made a real effort on this. The more senior you go, the more your network will carry you.
Speaking of being in male dominated environments, I love being different and taking full advantage of it. People listen to and remember me more and I am always mindful in building my personal brand and creating the most impact whenever I can.
Why should organizations invest in and nurture women talent? Women account for 50% of the world population. “How to improve gender equality in the workplace?” reached Google’s top 5% Can Women “Have it ALL”? searchers around gender equality last year. My question is, why shouldn’t any organization invest in and nurture female talent? “Have it all” started almost 20 years ago meaning for women to accomplish in both family and professional lives. In most advanced Gender equality globally is a complex issue reflecting difference countries like Singapore, women are presented with many choices. in values and opportunities for women in different societies. The So what does “have it all” mean to you? It is a personal question and difference can be significant due to religion, policies, degree of each of us should define our own “have it all”. economic development and progression in democracy. Fuji Xerox Singapore is a member of the Women’s Forum of Economy and It is a matter of setting the vision of your life, making conscious Society through which we are a strong advocate for women’s agenda decisions toward that vision, and prioritizing your time and resources in Asia. everyday accordingly. But no matter which path we choose, there are always opportunity costs – business trips away from your loved ones, In Singapore, I think we are very lucky that we have plenty of time to have children, giving up a promotion, time to exercise, taking opportunities for women in education and job market. At Fuji Xerox a part time rather than a full time job, etc. Singapore, female employees account for 37% of our total work force and 50% of the managers. So make your choice with your eyes open and live it with your heart open. The more visible challenge in the workforce in Singapore to me is the lack of women in the top leadership positions and board rooms. We need policy makers and corporate leaders to take actions to remove If you could have dinner with any woman, living or dead, the glass ceiling. On the other hand, I encourage little girls and real or fictional, past or present, who would it be and female professionals to think big, take risks, grow a learning mindset, why? build networks and manage your career path with a purpose. I would love to have a chat with Melinda Gates whom I find As the CEO, I am a big believer in the organizational benefits from a tremendous inspiration from. She has one of the biggest hearts and diverse work force. Diversity brings multiple ideas, thought processes vision dedicating her personal wealth and time in helping the world and leadership styles that propel an organization to learn, improve and advancing humanity. We are fortunate to have her as a role and innovate. At Fuji Xerox, our diversity mission includes not only model for all women globally in soft qualities of leadership – such as gender but also age, race, culture, etc. generosity, empathy, authenticity and grace.
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 21 FEATURE
Diviya Chief Operating Officer / Co-Founder Sportskingdom Pte Ltd
Is it important that all girls have access to/ participate in and viral marketing where you are glorified or vilified at the drop of sports, and why? a hat. That is where sports and meditation have helped me maintain that perspective as I have developed more empathy both with myself To be very honest, I believe that the era of restricting opportunities on and with my team-mates/trainees. the basis of gender is long gone. Girls have proven themselves to be as good if not better than me in Name one female who has impacted your life and how. all respects so why should sports be any different? Without a doubt, my mum. I was lucky to have an open-minded family background and as such, Singapore is a meritocratic society which allowed me to pursue my She is a single parent and through her own life and the adversities dreams uninhibitedly and I believe that this right should be made that she had endured, she has taught me that anything is possible. available to every individual (boy or girl.) She brought me up on her own and constantly reminded me that I could do anything I set my mind to. Sports is great for character building, developing mental and physical fitness, handling pressure, developing solutions on the go aswell With adequate and much needed doses of discipline and valued as learning how to work with others (if in a team environment) and education, she never made me feel that I was in any way lesser than doing all this in a fun yet challenging environment is something that my peers and that confidence has held me in good stead throughout everyone (boy or girl) should experience. my life. I wouldn’t be half the person that I am without her constant love, Are there any differences in the way male and female support and guidance and that has inspired me to try to do my part athletics are treated that you would like to see changed? for others, especially young girls all around the world. Yes, there are differences. There is a concept that women are not as good as men at sports and that is reflected in the way we are marketed, the pay structure and the opportunities afforded to us among others. Moreover during training, they sometimes go easy on girls when playing together in a same sport because they think we can’t step up or maybe even be afraid to get too rough in case we get hurt. Physically we are built differently and that’s probably the only difference actually but that can be worked on. Physical strength can be challenging but skills and mental strength are things we can work on and we can be just as good or even better then male athletes. I’ve been very lucky to be playing for SCC where I’ve never once been treated differently. If anything the boys at SCC challenge me more and give me opportunities to step up.
You won the Sports Woman of the Year award at the SCC Sports Awards 2018; how has your journey with SCC helped you in your sporting and personal development? It’s an amazing feeling. Being given an opportunity to play with the men is something not many female cricketers would have had. SCC not only gave me the opportunity but they recognised my efforts and awarded me with the SCC Sports Award. It gave me more confidence and encouraged me to push myself and focus on playing at a higher division for the Club
What is one thing sports has taught you that has helped you in your career? One thing that I have learned through playing and coaching is that sports is a great leveler. You could deliver a match-winning performance one day and be the cause of your team’s defeat on another but the key is to retain a balanced perspective wherein we are neutral in the face of both success and adversity. This is easier said than done especially in the age of social media
22 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 FEATURE
Melissa Tyndale-Biscoe Senior Director Communications & Public Affairs Asia Pacific Johnson & Johnson
What are some strategies that can help women achieve a more prominent role in their organizations? Be yourself and stop apologising. Have you noticed how many times women say sorry when they don’t need to apologize? I don’t know why but it’s something women do all the time and they don’t need to – be confident in your decisions, even if they require compromise and negotiation. And accept that you are enough, stop thinking everyone is better than you and know that what you bring to home and work is valued and appreciated.
What advice would you give to younger women starting out in their careers? Most women look to find a mentor to help them and this can help. However what many women overlook is the importance having good sponsors to advance their careers. A sponsor, unlike a mentor, will provide positive feedback on work you have done in the organization and are, in many instances, instrumental in helping you move to your next role.
If you could have dinner with any woman, living or dead, Is it at all possible to balance a career and marriage, real or fictional, past or present, who would it be and while also making time for yourself? why? Absolutely! For me it comes down to making choices about when I would have dinner with my mother, because I still can. Often we and where to spend your time. It’s not always easy and sometimes overlook how precious our parents are and don’t realise this until the choices are very hard, especially when it comes to sacrificing they are no longer with us. Living in Singapore, I don’t get to see my short term family time for longer term gain. My advice though is to be mother as often as I would like so she would be my first choice for clear within yourself what you want and then discuss it openly with all dinner companion every time. those involved so everyone can see the full picture.
Nicci Meek Strategic Partner Manager
Are there any assumptions about women that you would like to see changed? I would change the fact that there are assumptions in general. Every woman is an individual and has different strengths, different things they enjoy, different reactions to situations and different goals for their own lives, so generalizing women as a whole isn’t super beneficial.
As a woman, how do you measure success? I’m pretty big on goal setting, both small (daily & weekly) and large (quarterly & yearly) and for work as well as personal. As I hit each of the goals, that equals success to me and that’s how I measure. I’m pretty guilty of moving onto the next thing before I’ve absorbed that the goal has been achieved so maybe that is something to work on for 2019!
What’s one key leadership lesson you’ve learned along the way? That to be trusted and valued is the most empowering feeling you can give someone. I’ve been lucky enough to work for a lot of great leaders, who inspired me to work really hard for them because of how they treated me, in fact I still work for one of those people right now!
Name one female who has impacted your life and how: My first female boss was a lady named Judy Rush, I worked with her in Kansas City when I was 22 or 23. She opened me up to a lot of new experiences and introduced me to the concept of vision boards which I have done every year since. These have changed my life. To me she really reflected the type of person I wanted to be one day, very skilled at what she did but extremely humble, compassionate and open.
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 23 FEATURE
Tracy Jones Project Manager, HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens Sport SG
Why is it important for women to pursue their own interests and maintain their individuality even after marriage? We’re in 2019 and the ability for women to pursue their own interests should not be in question.
Since you first joined SCC, what changes have you observed in female representation in the Club? I do believe that female members speak up more than previously and have seen more representation on some of the Sub-Committees. However, the one gap that still remains is at General Committee level – since I joined the Club in 1998, you can count the number of women that have served on the GC with one hand. One of the challenges is that spouse members are not permitted to serve on the GC which rules out quite a number of women. There seems to be more younger female members who have joined SCC to play sports like Hockey, Netball, Tennis and Squash. They 4-Course Dinner (inclusive of free flow of wine) should actively be encouraged to play a bigger role in the Club, beyond just sports. • Keynote Dinner with AWARE Co-Founder Zaibun Siraj How can female members take on an even more active • role in the Club? Special Activities Firstly, women have to be confident in themselves that they have as much if not more to contribute than men. I also know that Members of the GC have tried to get more women involved, but I think women will be more likely to volunteer if they knew there would be others getting involved at the same time. One suggestion I have is for the GC to get a small group of women together for a focus group discussion to seek their advice and opinions on how to get more women involved and perhaps even identify individuals who might be interested. It is important to then act on the suggestions that are given.
What in your life has brought or given you the greatest satisfaction or fulfillment? On a personal level, I guess still being happily married after 22 years is an achievement! On a professional level, my earlier career took a bit of a back seat because my husband’s job required us to relocate several times. However, over the last 4 years I have been involved in running the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens – being part of a team that operates a tournament which is respected globally, has given me a lot of satisfaction.
About International Women’s Day International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
It is celebrated annually on 8 March, and has been occurring for more than a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911.
The International Women’s Day campaign theme for 2019 is #BalanceforBetter, calling for the building of a gender-balanced world.
From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We notice its absence and celebrate its presence. Balance is not a women’s issue, it’s a business issue. The race is on for the gender- balanced boardroom, a gender-balanced government, gender-balanced media coverage, a gender-balance of employees, more gender-balance in wealth, gender-balanced sports coverage, etc.
Gender balance is essential for economies and communities to thrive. Balance drives a better working world. Let’s all help create a #BalanceforBetter.
For more information, you can visit https://www.internationalwomensday.com.
24 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 International Women’s Day @ SCC
7 March 2019 | 7pm onwards Member: $108 | Guest: $128
4-Course Dinner (inclusive of free flow of wine) • Keynote Dinner with AWARE Co-Founder Zaibun Siraj • Special Activities
PROGRAMME 4 COURSE SET DINNER MENU Join us for a special 4 course Appetizer dinner and celebrate the Smoked Rainbow Trout achievements of women! Salmon Roe, Beetroot, Mustard Cress, Caraway Pastry Explore some of the pressing Soup issues women face today and Cauliflower Veloute discuss how women can lead Crispy Cauliflower, Quinoa, Black Truffle happy and productive lives at this highly interactive talk hosted by Zaibun Siraj, SCC Member and Main Co-Founder and Chairperson of Black Cod the Media Watch Subcommittee Pan Roasted Cod, Mushroom, Pea, Onion, Fish Collagen Broth at the Association of Women for or Action and Research (AWARE). Angus Striploin Pumpkin Cream, Onion Gel, Charred Onion Read more about Zaibun and her thoughts on women stewardship aton pagepage XX.20. Dessert Raspberry Other special activities in Raspberry Mousse, Sorbet, Meringue store just for our ladies!
Registration closes on 28 February 2019.
For more information and booking, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext. 263. UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday
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Activities are subject to change without prior notice.
RSVP required; limited slots available. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext: 263.
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SCC Heritage Tour S Bicentennial Series Established 1852 B L IC IA E N TE N N SCC Clubhouse | Fort Canning Hill | Battlebox
Date: Saturday, 30 March 2019 Time: 2pm – 6pm Venue: The Victoria Room (Starting Point) Price: $38
(includes transportation to Fort Canning Hill and back to SCC)
Uncover stories on a special tour of the historical SCC Clubhouse building and the sacred burial grounds of the “Forbidden Hill”, Fort Canning Hill.
Then venture deep underground into the Battlebox, a former WWII secret underground command centre where the crucial decision to surrender Singapore was made, and gain deeper insight into Singapore’s wartime history.
For more information and booking, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext. 263.
26 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 UPCOMING EVENTS
Wed, 6 & 20 Mar / 3 & 17 Apr Every Sat Wednesday Buzz From The Bar Saturday Buzz from Main Lounge The Bar 7.30pm onwards Main Lounge Anne Weerapass Jazz Trio 8.15pm onwards Sing along with That’s Life as they present some of their classic hits with special appearance by Raffy(Lead Singer of Jive Talkin’).
Tue, 5 Mar Tue, 2 Apr Quiz Night Quiz Night Special Men’s Bar Men’s Bar 8pm onwards 8pm onwards April F l!
Please RSVP Please RSVP your interest to your interest to Ms. Louis Neubronner at Ms. Louis Neubronner at [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263. Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263.
Thurs, 7 Mar Sun, 3 & 17 Mar / 7 Apr International Women’s Day @ SCC Sunday The Padang Restaurant 7pm onwards Kids Corner Member: $108 | Guest: $128 Room • 12pm our – 3 lm pm Gi 4-Course Dinner (inclusive of free flow of wine) • 3 March Movie Screening Keynote Dinner with AWARE Co-Founder Zaibun Siraj 17 March Badge Making • Special Activities 7 April Cowboy Hat Making Venue : Victoria Room
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B L IC IA E N TE N N Wine Gourmet Dinner SCC Heritage Tour Bicentennial Series SCC Clubhouse | Fort Canning Hill | Battlebox 2pm – 6pm The Victoria Room Price: $38 Welcome Drink 7.00pm – 7.30pm Member $108 per person • Guest $128 per person
For more information, please contact Ms. Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263.
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 27 RECENT EVENTS 5th SCC WINE & GOURMET SERIES
Proudly presented by: Australian Wine Gourmet Dinner
“From the Prestigious & Multi-Awarded Deep Woods Winery-Margaret River”
Date Friday, 22 March 2019 • Welcome Drink 7.00pm – 7.30pm Member $108 per person • Guest $128 per person
Pre-Dinner Reception • Part of renowned FOGARTY WINE GROUP “Deep Woods Ivory” Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2017 • Owns Millbrook Restaurant – ranks among Top 100 *Gold Medals – Royal Melbourne Wine Award/Margaret River Wine Show/ Prestigious in Australia Hobart Wine Show* • BEST RED WINE Jimmy Watson Show 2016, Runner Up in 2014 & 2015 5-Course Set Dinner Menu Rainbow Trout • BEST RED WINE Max Schuber Show Rainbow trout carpaccio, pickled shallot, crème fraÎche, mustard “Deep Woods Estate Chardonnay” Chardonnay 2015 • Multi-awarded wine group of boutique wineries, Deep *91 Pts Ray Jordan* Woods Estate is a boutique winery located in in the northern corner of the premium wine-growing region of Beetroot Margaret River in Western Australia called “Yallingup”, an Clotted cream, walnut dust, raspberry gel, spiced pine nut aboriginal word meaning “place of love”. “Deep Woods Ebony” Cabernet / Shiraz / Merlot 2014 *Silver Medal – Margaret River Wine Show* Description Special U.P. $ Cape Grim Striploin Take-Away $ Artichoke, mushroom, onion gel, truffle “Deep Woods Estate Hillside” Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 “Deep Woods Ivory” $39.50 $50.00 *Gold Medals – Margaret River Wine Show / Perth Royal Wine Award* Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Lamb “Deep Woods Estate Chardonnay” $49.50 $65.00 Australian lamb loin, green pea, baby zucchini, lamb jus Chardonnay 2015 “Deep Woods Estate Shiraz ET AL” Shiraz 2017 “Deep Woods Ebony” $39.50 $50.00 *93 Pts James Halliday / 92 Pts Ray Jordan* Cabernet / Shiraz / Merlot 2014
Chocolate “Deep Woods Estate Hillside” $55.00 $75.00 Parsnip, truffle, chocolate crumbs, raspberry Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea “Deep Woods Estate Shiraz ET AL” $49.50 $65.00 Petit Fours Shiraz 2017
Call 6338 9271 for reservations. Limited Seating. Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis. THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 28 40% is chargeable for cancellations after Monday, 15 March 2019 and 100% for no show. RECENT EVENTS
French Wine Pairing Dinner 18 January 2019 SCC hosted its 3rd Wine and Gourmet series with a French twist. The French Wine Pairing Dinner was held on 18 January 2019 where Members and guests experienced an insightful journey with the Old vs New Syrah and Grenache Blends. They also had the opportunity to savour the remarkable wines from the Old & New World countries. The event was proudly presented by SCC in partnership with St. Jame’s Place Wealth Management.
Look Who’s Cooking! 19 January 2019 MasterChef Asia participant Priya Barve and her husband Aniruddha hosted a cooking session for SCC Members and shared a few regional Indian recipes from Mumbai and Kolkata at the Gilmour Room.
Adapted from the Supper Club menu, Members learnt how to prepare the Eggs Kejriwal, Prawn Malai Curry and the Coconut Jaggery Panna Cotta while also sampling these savoury dishes.
Quiz Night Congratulations to our Winners
January Winner – GOBS February Winner – GOBS
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31 December 2018 SCC ushered in 2019 with the melodious music of the bagpipes and the releasing of wishing balloons at the stroke of midnight, all against a colourful backdrop of fireworks from the Marina Bay area. Members and guests came dressed according to the theme of Black and White and partied to the rocking beats of Singapore’s top party band ’10.Seconds’.
Congratulations to Nancy Chua (C0348) for winning our New Year’s Eve lucky draw prize of a pair of Qatar economy class Lucky Draw Sponsor tickets from Singapore to any Qatar destination.
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MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 31 RECENT EVENTS Chinese New Year Celebration
15 February 2019 The Club celebrated Chinese New Year on 15 February 2019 and welcomed the year of the Pig on a joyous note. As the uplifting rendition of drums and cymbals filled the Courtyard, Members and guests gathered at the Courtyard to enjoy an acrobatic lion dance on poles as they reached out for the lucky mandarin oranges thrown by the lion mascot. The evening continued with band performances by Matthew and the Mandarins; Members and guests also had their hand at other interesting fringe activities such as the Chinese calligraphy on pebbles and palm reading.
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MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 33 UPCOMING EVENTS SCC Night Race 2019 Exclusive VIP Hospitality Suites Closed Tender
The SCC Night Race is a closed event organized by the Singapore Cricket Club in conjunction with the Singapore Grand Prix, which will be held from 20 to 22 September 2019.
Situated within the SCC Clubhouse, the Victoria Suite, Gold Box and the new Padang Box provide perfect vantage points to experience the race up-close and set your adrenaline pumping as the drivers race along the notorious “Singapore Sling”.
Available only for SCC Members and their events, these three hospitality suites are exclusive venues for the perfect private experience during the three-day event.
SHEARES CORNER Exclusive Hospitality Suites Privileges MEMORIAL CORNER • Corporate entertaining at its best vantage • Classy private air-conditioned suites • Elevated and premier viewing of race track • Personal hostess and private butler service • Complimentary champagne on arrival SINGAPORE • Inclusive of afternoon tea, dinner, supper SLING SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB • TV displays to follow the race
Tender documents for the hospitality venues are available from 25 March till 26 April 2019. To register your interest or for more information, please contact Head of Operations Ms Chovin Ong at [email protected].
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NEW The Padang Box THE • Capacity: Up to 30 people per day PADANG • 1st level BOX
The Gold Box • Capacity: Up to 35 people per day • 1st level
The Victoria Suite • Capacity: Up to 25 people per day • 2nd level
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 35 UPCOMING EVENTS Easter Sunday @ SCC Sunday, 21 April 2019
Easter Sunday Brunch
12pm – 3pm The Padang Restaurant
Full Roast Buffet: $50 per person $118 per person (Free flow of champagnes, beers, housepour wines and soft drinks) $25 per child* (Below 12 years old)
Price is for buffet only and not inclusive of entry into SCC Easter Children Party.
Buffet is free for children below 6 years of age.
Easter Children Party
Come take part in an Easter adventure. A fully interactive, Party full of fun and other activities! 12.30pm – 2.30pm Gilmour Room
$20 per child* (Children between 3 to 12 years old)
Activities may be subjected to change without prior notice.
For36 more THE PADANG information MAR / APR and 2019 booking, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext. 263. SPORTS NEWS
First Aid Course 14 - 16 January 2019
Held by Aris Integrated Medical and the Singapore Rugby Union, this three-day first aid course helped our Members, some of whom had little or no medical background, to acquire First Aid (SFA) certification as well as learn sports-specific first aid skills.
The course certifications include Standard First Aid (SFA), NRC-CPR certificate, and the World Rugby FAIR (First Aid in Rugby, Medical L1), all of which are valid for two years.
Look out for more information in our Thursday Sports eBlasts about the next course, which will be held in April!
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SCC Sports Camp!
We had an amazing year in 2018 - cver 180 children from 134 families attended camps throughout the different school holidays; the October half- term camp saw a record breaking 39 campers attend, which was brilliant fun. So thank you very much for your support!
Sports Camps SG, in partnership with the SCC, has worked very hard to develop and deliver exciting multisports camps for children aged between 6-12 years old. The children not only get to experience quality guidance from specialist coaches, they have the benefit of enjoying the amazing facilities at the SCC.
Coach Ricky explained, “We aim to make the school holidays special and enable children to be active, have fun and learn together.”
“Our programme is designed to build confidence, friendships and skills. So regardless of whether your child is sporty or less outgoing, our activities get the best out of every child and give you peace of mind knowing your child is safe, free from screens and having fun.”
So if you are wondering what to plan for your children in the school holidays in 2019, this could be a perfect way to keep the kids off pesky computers, iPads, and YouTube! and be super active instead. Children will try up to 8 different sports including Rugby, Soccer, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, and Squash. Every holidays, we will also introduce new sports to keep the children interested and engaged.
Sports Camp runs weekdays from 9am to 3pm. The 5-day program is best but we are flexible. A healthy lunch is provided every day, as well as camp shirts and achievement certificates for those who complete a full week.
We have a schedule of Camps planned to meet the demands of both the local and international schools; all we need is a minimum of 12 children booked in to confirm a camp. Sports Camps SG is open to all children so please do tell friends, family and work colleagues. SCC members are entitled to 10% discount on the camp fees for the first child. Sibling discounts are also available.
LEARN MORE BY VISITING WWW.SPORTSCAMPS.SG OR FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK. TO BOOK A PLACE ON THE NEXT CAMP, YOU CAN EMAIL [email protected]
Here is what one parent from the Summer Camps had to say about our program:
“School holidays every year require a great level of engagement and planning for all the parents to manage I’m sure, the key focus being how to keep the child en- gaged over the long breaks.
This year (2018) the Summer Camp at SCC was a welcome change for Sanaya; although I must admit that the enrolment was done with a hint of scepticism as to how this will turn out for Sanaya. However, the experience even after the first day itself made us believe that this was one of the best options for our child.
Although Sanaya has always been an active child , we had not seen her getting enthusiastic about any sport . This experience was pivotal and the exposure that she received in various disciplines was amazing. The method of coaching was clearly geared towards building a certain level of interest for the children and it is very ev- ident. And this was not restricted to any one sport . The same was observed across Tennis, Squash, Netball, Football, Cricket etc.
And that is not where is stopped. We were were happy with the level of attention and detail that was provided to ensure child safety and dietary requirements as well.
We as parents and Sanaya looked forward to being part of the camp every week. I would highly recommend this option to all who want their kids to have an active holiday in the form of sports education.
Child - Sanaya, Parent Sharmistha (Mum) Sanaya has attended 2 camps: the first was in 25-29 June and she enjoyed it so much, she came back on 16th-20 July 2018.
38 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019 SPORTS NEWS SCC Sports Camp Photo Gallery
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 39 SPORTS NEWS Take Note of Upcoming Intersection Tournaments in March!
Saturday, 16 March Giles Roche Bowls Intersection Tournament
Sunday, 24 March Intersection Mixed Soccer Tournament
Saturday, 30 March Inaugural Intersection Balut Tournament
For more information on the upcoming tournaments, please contact the Sports Department at [email protected]
SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB INTERNATIONAL EDITION nd RUGBY
SEVENSth th 9 TO 10 NOVEMBER 2019
72 THE PADANG, SINGAPORE
For information on sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected].
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Balut Convenor: Tony Fisher | Article by: Tony Fisher
SCC’s “Happy Baluteers” are joined by SCC GM Sean Boyle, BEM, and new members Chris Sykes and Sue Cullen during the first In-house event of 2019 which was held on Tuesday, January 8th. THE BALUT SECTION BEGINS THE NEW YEAR IN A PARTY SPIRIT
The Balut Section kicked off on January 8th with its first In-house event of the year.
The Convenor first called for a minute’s silence in memory of the sad passing of longtime Balut Section member and benefactor Mogens Anderson.
Topping the leader board at this stage is Captain Raj Kumar who After several fruitless years of trying, Tony at last succeeded in ‘winning’ the coveted amassed 705 points. He is also reigning “Baluteer of the Year” Chivas ‘mini’ by accumulating the lowest total score of the night! since 2017! In second place was Rene Balagopal with 646 points followed by John Taylor who accumulated 590 points.
The award for the highest points total of the evening went to Penny Bligh with 153 points.
Tipping the scale at the other end was Convenor Tony who scratched together a miniscule 477 points and was justly rewarded with a bottle of the coveted Chivas ‘mini’ – which he needed no encouragement to “down in one” in the customary fashion.
AND THE SCC 2018 BALUTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD GOES TO…… …Captain Raj Kumar. He is the Balut Section’s ‘dice meister’ supreme. He conjures up more mystifying magical moves than David Copperfield. For the second year in a row, Raj received the ‘Baluteer of the Year’ trophy plus a bottle of Chivas Regal whisky from SCC GM Sean Boyle, BEM.
Second and third place honours went to Vashi Sajnani and Mohan Dadlani respectively. Balut Captain Raj Kumar is presented with the ‘2018 Baluteer of the Year’ trophy and bottle of Chivas Regal by SCC GM Sean Boyle, BEM. On his right is GC Member Anwar Gaffoor.
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Billiards Convenor: Victor Yeong | Article by: Victor Yeong
The current Billiards & Snooker Section Committee. Christmas Lunch was well attended and we saw many new faces that mingled and interacted with fellow Section Members at the event held at the Men’s Bar.
We are about to complete our In-House Tournaments and the results are as follows: • Snooker Handicap: • Winner Jonathon Lim • Runner Up Jason Tan • Snooker Open: • Winner Jason Tan • Runner Up Victor Yeong Intersection Cuesport Tournament • Billiards Open: • Winner Jason Tan • Runner Up Matthew Lim
We are still waiting for the outcome of the Pool Tournament.
Our National Division 5 Team is doing well in the National League; at the middle of the season we are leading the Division undefeated with 4 wins 2 draws. They play every Friday; do check with the marker to find out whether they are playing home or away if you want to support them. The team is managed by Tan Bak Choon and we look forward to your support in our remaining games.
Our AGM will be on 15th February 2019 together with our traditional Loh Hei celebration of the Chinese New Year. I hope you can attend the AGM and look forward to your Support and helps toward the section
PSC Interport Tattersall’s from Brisbane will be visiting us on 22nd February 2019 for a friendly game, looking forward to your supports and participation. It should be a fun day of Snooker and Interaction SCC for their commitment. We are thankful to Members who between the members of both clubs. supported our social events as well. I hope you can continue to support the next Elected Committee. As our term of office comes to an end, we wish to express our gratefulness and thankfulness to the players representing Team Cheers!
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Bowls Convenor: Ganesh Ramanathan | Article by: Ganesh Ramanathan and Candy Lai
From left: Derek Hodgkinson, Josephine Lim, Melvin Tan, Ganesh Ramanathan, Candy Lai, T. Velu and Christian Huang. WELCOMING THE NEW COMMITTEE We had our 2019 Bowls Section Annual General Meeting on Saturday 26th January 2019. The Committee Members for the new term are as follows: • Convenor: Ganesh Ramanathan • Captain: Melvin Tan • Treasurer: Derek Hodgkinson • Secretary: Candy Lai • Junior Sports Member Representative: Christian Huang • Committee Members: T. Velu and Josephine Lim Many thanks to the out-going committee for their hard work done in the last term.
GOOD BOWLING DAYS Contrary to popular local belief, the sport of bowls is not just for seniors. It is a tactical sport for all age groups, gender and status. In this issue, we feature a couple who have had an illustrious history in the sport of bowls, and they are still regular players of the sport.
Veteran bowlers Chai Hon Yoong now in his mid-80’s, and Yong Lew Foong now in her youthful 70’s, met at a mutual friend’s gathering in 1976 and that marked the beginning of their love story. They got married in 1978. During their dating days, they had vastly different sports interests. Lew Foong played tennis and squash, and Hon Yoong played a range of sports from hockey to billiards. Bowls brought them together in sports. It was not until 1995 when Lew Foong started to play bowls seriously and since then she has never looked back. “I loved the idea of challenging myself and I started practising on my own,” she said. She remembered fondly of her first international representation in the 1996 Women’s World Outdoor Bowls Championship held in England. Subsequently, she went on Yong Lew Foong (left) and Chai Hon Yoong to partner with veteran bowler, Mary Lim, to win a silver and a bronze in the Ladies Pairs in the SEA Games and the Asia during his bowling years. His proud sporting achievements made Pacific Bowls Championships in 1999 respectively. him the first recipient of SCC’s Lifetime Achievement Award in the inaugural SCC Sports Award Night in 2008. One of the memorable trips for the couple was in 2004 where they were both selected to represent Singapore in the World Singles Lew Foong said that playing together, as husband and wife in a Champion of Champions held in Warilla, Australia. Hon Yoong team, requires “a lot of patience and understanding”. Using a word was also the first Singaporean bowler to be selected to play in the to describe each other, Hon Yoong calls Lew Foong “dependable” Commonwealth Games held in Canada in 1994. He had bagged while she describes him as “competitive” as he likes to take part several medals including a silver in the SEA Games Singles in everything.
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Bridge Convenor: Patricia Jasudasen | Article by: Lord Firoz Khimji (Lord of Glencoe)
Hi all, hope you're having a great time bridging the gaps! Since most of our bridge events happen during the later three-quarter of the year, and considering quite a few enjoyed (pictorial) coverage in the last issue of this "rare" publication, there isn't a (comparatively) great deal to report in this issue. Hence I shall be devoting some of the space available to my all-new concoction, "Bridge Tit-bitz". Have fun reading, and indulging ... ! OPEN PAIRS TOURNEY (TANGLIN CLUB, 25 JANUARY 2019) Once again, our SCC Bridge Section Members displayed their "prowess" at this highly competitive tournament, whence the indomitable duo of King Fook and Mike Sharples clinched #3 ranking from a total entry of 28 pairs! They were followed closely by Jai Chapman and Rags Raghavan, in 6th spot, placing two of our SCC Bridge pairs in the top ten group! Kudos to them, and do keep up that SCC "fighting spirit"(hic)! • 3rd Overall Ranking: King Fook & Mike Sharples, the “indomitable duo” • 6th. Overall Ranking: Jai Chapman and Rags Raghavan, the 3rd & 6th overall ranking, left to right: King Fook & Mike Sharples (the "indomitable "dynamic duo" duo"), with Jai Chapman standing in for herself and (her Invisible Man) Rags Raghavan, the "dynamic duo". BRIDGE BEGINNER’S COURSE (COMMENCING 9TH MARCH 2019, 9am - 11am, VICTORIA ROOM) Once again, our evergreen director, Carl Parker, will be conducting these courses over four (consecutive) Saturday mornings, kicking off on Saturday, 9th March, so I hope he'll enjoy a good turn out. Please do continue to "support" this event whenever you can, henceforth, whether you're only just beginning to get into this noble game, or looking towards honing your already acquired "skills" even further ... and watch this space ... !
To register, please contact Olivia Jacob via : [email protected]
GOING FORWARD... There’s still the rest of the year of competitive bridge to look forward to, not least amongst the line up, the Premier & National Bridge Leagues. This is subject to a final decision via an appropriate committee / Games Control Board meeting (which will have transpired by the time this issue is published and delivered). And by the time of going to press, our “CNY special event” will have happened too, the results of which will therefore have to inevitably await announcement in the next (May/June) issue.
Meantime ... howz about a weee bit of “bridge fun” ... ?!
BRIDGE TIT-BITZ *Question-Answer Q : How should I have played that hand? A : Under an assumed name!
* Applied Physics Light travels faster than sound. That's why some players appear bright until you hear them speak in the post mortem!
* What’s in his hand? The hostess of a bridge event got a last minute call from a player that she was sick. Unable to get a replacement on such short notice, she drafted her husband, a mediocre player with an attitude. During the game, he got up and went to the bathroom, leaving the door slightly ajar. Signs and symptoms of a (bridge) Everyone listened as he eased himself into the toilet. Somewhat overdose ... ?! embarrassed, his wife called out : “John, would you please close the door!”
John’s partner said: “Never mind, its the first time since we started A bridge player will definitely not live to playing that I’ve known what the man has in his hand!” play them all!
*Courtesy of Ted Muller
Good luck, see you all in May / June ... and meantime, do remember our training sessions, just in case you aspire to hone and "fine- tune" those (curious) bridge skills!
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Cricket Convenor: Suresh Kalpathy | Article by: Arjun Kakar and James Kilbee
From left: Aditya Malik chuffed to bits post his ton for the Lions / Kevin Robertson with a yet another ton for Tigers / Scott in action against India. The year has started well for all our teams and an earlier than with Scotty around, setting the standards high. usual start to the season has meant that the Section has swung into action on and off the field with full vigour. There have been One of the major initiatives for the Section will be to focus on some great performances on the ground with our batters being in Tours this year. While RSC (Malaysia) and RBSC tours are the exemplary form. immediate interports that we are going ahead with and the big one is of course the tour to England. In our endeavour to further strengthen and streamline section activities on and off the field, we proudly welcome Scott McKechnie Tour Manager Matt Boardman and Harry Taylor have who is a current international cricketer and a fantastic addition. worked tirelessly to put together a great itinerary Scott joins SCC in the capacity of Director of Cricket and will, (2nd- 15th Aug.) The tour is being planned alongside in conjunction with the Head Coach (Ricky Anderson), oversee The Ashes and we will be playing at some of England’s finest Section activities, coaching of senior teams and further evolution cricket grounds of our youth program. The Section also continues Scott was first contracted to the Marylebone Cricket Club, as a to bring some of the legends young professional across consecutive summers in 2012 and 2013. of the game to our premises It was through this time that he represented numerous first-class and we recently hosted, counties, including Kent, Essex, Nottinghamshire, Durham and Henry ‘Blowers’ Blofeld at Gloucestershire. Additionally, A wicket-keeper/batter by trade, he the Stumps terrace. Henry now represents Hong Kong at the One Day International level. passionately shared his anecdotes with us and it Scott was involved with HKCC in a full-time position, coordinating was great to hear his stories a junior program holding in excess of 500 children. He makes and views spanning more his move across to the Lion City after two seasons as Head than five decades. Coach of Cricket at the Kowloon Cricket Club. A Cricket Australia Level 3 High Performance coach, Scott brings to the Padang a We have a full calendar of strong understanding of the game as it is played at the highest social events planned this level, well supported by a suitably strategic outlook and a year. More to come from wealth of experience coordinating expansive international on and off the field from the junior cricket programs. Well, we surely have our task cut out section. Watch out! Henry ‘Blowers’ Blofield at SCC. England Tour Itinerary Friday, 2nd Aug 2019 – Arrival T20 game followed by a post-game BBQ and circuit on the streets of London. Saturday 3rd – Day 4 tickets to 1st Ashes test at Edgbaston Saturday 10th – Ascot Races day out. One of the best race days of the calendar year. Monday 5th - SCC vs Gloucester Gipsies @ Stowell Park. A gentleman’s side with a pitch located in Stowell Park Monday 12th – SCC vs MCC. House Estate. Premier fixture of the tour at High Wycombe CC Wednesday 7th – SCC vs Sevenoaks Vine CC. Wednesday 14th – SCC vs Hampshire Hogs. Iconic cricket ground in Kent with cricket played there since Another stunning ground in the heart of the countryside. 1734, Sat XI fixture also scheduled as well as a BBQ and Thursday 15th – Day 2 of the 2nd test match at the home drinks. of cricket, Lords. Ticket allocation still to be finalized. Friday 9th – SCC vs Ealing CC. Tour ends. For Section Members interested to sign up for the tour please contact Matt Boardman: [email protected]
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Darts Convenor: Genevieve Chase | Article by: Fahmida Huned
It was heartening to note that 2018 saw enthusiastic participation in the many events that were organised throughout the year. We have also increased the membership in our section which reflects the popularity of darts in SCC and a testament to the excellent fellowship and enjoyment our section offers.
We hope to continue with more of the same in 2019 and with your support there is much to look forward to. Below is a brief summary of the events planned for 2019 and be sure to make a note of these dates The section will update you regularly on the events through the usual channels.
A flash back of our darting activities in 2018 in pictures below amply portrays the wonderful times and what we can expect for 2019!!
Happy darting!!
DARTS SECTION - CALENDAR OF EVENTS Date Event Programme Venue
Thursday, 10 January 2019 Darts Night Half Oval Room
Thursday, 14 February 2019 Darts Night CNY and Valentine’s Day Half Oval Room
Thursday, 14 March 2019 Darts Night Half Oval Room
Thursday, 11 April 2019 Darts Night Half Oval Room
Thursday, 9 May 2019 Darts Night
Friday, 14 June 2019 Darts Night Ladies Darts Nite (TBC) Half Oval Room
Thursday, 11 July 2019 Darts Night Half Oval Room
Annual Darts Saturday, 17 August 2019 Full Oval Room Inter-Section Tournament
TBC, Friendly Game with Thursday, 12 September 2019 Darts Night British High Commission
British High Commission Half Oval Room
Saturday, 5 October 2019 POT Games SCC Host Half Oval Room
Thursday 10 October 2019 Darts Night Half Oval Room
Friday 11 – Monday 14 October 2019 Darts Tour (TBC)
Thursday, 14 November 2019 Darts Night Half Oval Room
Friday, 14 December 2019 Annual Darts Year End Party Gilmour Room
Calendar accurate at time of print; may be subject to change.
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Golf Convenor: Chionh Chye Hion | Article by: Victor Olsen
SCC vs CHANGI GOLF CLUB Changi Golf Club - 26th January 2019 This friendly competition started in 1990 and has since been a hallmark annual social event in our SCC Golf calendar.
The Gods were with SCC this year. We were blessed with an afternoon of beautiful balmy weather and fresh sea breeze. Late afternoon threatening rain clouds on the horizon changed direction when they caught sight of Colin’s bright orange framed sunglasses which transmitted sharp rain prevention warning signals.
On course, we witnessed a frisky love contest by mating budgerigars (aka love birds) at the 18th Hole Tee Box while 2 large sea eagles hovered high as dusk approached. We missed the wild boar family this year. Hope they did not end up in a curry or as satay.
Kudos to CGC and SCC Captain Alvin Khoo for the competition pairing. It was very well balanced and thanks to some CGC members who are also SCC Golfers, SCC produced a strong challenge this year. ANG POW GAME SICC Old Course - 13th February 2019 Perfect sunny weather drizzled with occasional short bursts of cool light rain and non-stop wind from almost every direction made this a spectacular afternoon for golf.
Monkeys frolicked with a swagger near the Ladies Tee Box, confident that SCC Golfers would not hit them and screamed mockingly in delight whenever a shot went OB. Then it happened, a certain SCC golfer who loves a good meal and his drink, did the near impossible. His drive off the White Tees hit a tree and flew backwards to land behind the Blue Tees - without hitting anyone in its path!! Now, that is real skill. His electrifying drive also sapped (or scared?) the life out the battery in his golf cart and it went dead flat!
Suffice it to say, the cheeky monkeys scurried to the trees and stayed there. 2 legs better than 4 legs.
Thanks to PT Hong’s excellent arrangement and sterling support and Richard Loo’s delicious menu selection, our golf ”jingang” enjoyed the pleasure of an unhurried afternoon of sweet golfing at SICC and a fantastic CNY Dinner at the Club’s famous SILK SCC vs Changi Golf Club: SCC's top pair, Roland Pereira and Michael Daryanani / More Restaurant. than70 golfers kept the tradition alive / 19th Hole camaraderie.
From left, persons from left to right: Robin Chua, Lim Khoon, Alvin Khoo, David Yeo / L_R Suresh Prabhu, Vijay Jeyaratnam, N K Kumar, Srikanath Kakulapati / L_R James Kiong, P T Hong, Ben Neo, Richard Loo
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Hockey Convenor: Intekhab Khan | Article by: Kanan Packrisamy
NEW FACES AND CHALLENGES BUT SAME OLD SCC SPIRIT The dawn of the new season is upon us once again and SCC Hockey has clicked into gear since the first week of the New Year. Training thrice a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays the Section is getting into shape to make an assault on all fronts this season. The National League champions of the past two years, much is expected of our classy Men’s 1st XI. As senior members of the squad hover around the 40-year mark, rejuvenation of the squad was necessary and inclusion of Julian Busch (20 years old) and Frederik Kepler (21) from the German Bundesliga, talented Singaporean Thomas Teo (21) and promotion of Dutch starlet Valentin van Wersch from the 2nd XI to the squad has not only brought down the average age of the squad but also added quality. showing against the National Women’s teams. A sign that the team is getting well-oiled for the huge challenge of unseating Player-Coach Ken Forbes has been putting the squad through current champions Hockey Innovative (they played as Project their paces and is quietly confident that we will be there or Vaults last season) from their perch. thereabouts at the final reckoning. The squad also boasts the inclusion of Steve Rhodes and Matt Dixon (GK) from the English The Ladies have seen the arrival of Abigail Rhodes (the better National Leagues and can still expect a stellar showing from half of Steve) from the English National League and Lea stalwarts, Dan Laslett (captain), Greg Reece, Craig Acquaye, Hartmann from the German Bundesliga this season. The return Douglas Archibald (GK), Nick Warner and Paul Brench. from maternity of Rachel Flynn and Lauren Warner (the better half of Nick) should induce the requisite quality for success. The 1st XI Men’s are also particularly excited as their Singaporean To enhance the same, the return from injury of club talisman base of players continue to grow with current national athletes, Catherine Wheeler should also add weight to our credential Faris Mohd Bashir, Dineshraj Naidu and Hariraj Naidu continue as worthy title favourites together with Hockey Innovative and to stamp their mark in both the team and the league. Including Jansenites (who are both boast considerable national players). former internationals, Gerald Goh, Anand Rengaraj and Jeremiah Thong, the squad looks balanced and all set to go into The team has also seen Fenne Stoelinga (the Section’s Junior the season looking for an unprecedented third title on the trot. Girl of the year), named as captain and alongside her, the addition Add Forbes’ unmistakeable influence on the pitch and things look of starlets, Nora Blankenfeld, Arushi Sivasankar (National Junior more Black and Gold these days. Trainee) and goalkeeper Roshni Patel should give the team enough depth to reach the summit of the National League. Meanwhile, the club’s most successful team, the Ladies 1st XI, have worked really hard since their failure to defend their The first half of the year also sees the Men’s and Ladies 2nd XIs crown last season. They defended both their Women’s Liga and in action and we wish them all the very best as they too pursue National Indoor crowns in style and have had two very positive a podium finish.
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Netball Convenor: Nanthini Visvalingam | Article by: Nanthini Visvalingam
It’s that time of the year again when everyone springs into action after a long (fat-building) festive off-season. We have had an influx of new players which speaks volumes to the efforts of the section both on the court and socially. We expect some shuffles in our teams, serious hard work, possibly some complaining as we realise how much Christmas pudding and Prosecco ruin fitness levels, plenty of social activities and another rollercoaster year – bring on 2019! SCC League Two teams have been entered into the SCC ladies league, which we run as a pre-season league each year. The league has grown to 24 teams across 4 divisions this year. Turnout for trials saw a good mix of returning and new faces. More names for Eric to remember! The Hawks are entered in division 1 and Eagles in division 2 with both teams facing more competition with the expansion of the league. Still figuring out different combinations, both teams lost their opening matches with the Hawks settling in quicker and only losing by the tiny margin of 4 goals while the Eagles are still working out their best combinations (don’t ask us about the score, we’d rather not talk about it). Despite the loss, we’ve seen many promising passages of play, given some of our newest members are only 13 years old and playing for the first time in an open women’s competition! Bucks International Invitational Netball Tournament Bucks are hosting an international invitational netball tournament for the second time this year. This is a great opportunity to see netballing talent from across Asia, something that we only get on tours, to pick up some new moves and a great opportunity for many of our girls to catch up with friends made over the years across the various international teams. Upcoming Tours – KL & Bangkok MK Tigers (KL) hosted their inaugural international invitational tournament last year in which our touring team, SCC Flamingos, won the plate. This year, we are hoping to equal or better last year’s standing! Every year, in early June, we send a team to participate in the annual Southerners South East Asian Netball Invitational in Bangkok. The event promises a different playing experience and a chance for the team to bond off-court, bearing in mind that what happens on tour in Bangkok... is usually a bit of a blur. This is a great opportunity for our ladies and younger girls to face new opponents, improve their abilities and gain a different playing experience.
Even though the new season has started, we are always open to new members! Drop us an email at [email protected] if you are keen and would like to find out more!
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Tennis Convenor: Soenke Langhoff
A JSM and co-opted as the Tennis Section’s Ladies Captain, say hello to Rehmat Johal! When did you start playing tennis, and how did you get involved in the sport? I started playing Tennis at the age of 3, thanks to my dad's determination that I be a serious tennis player. According to him, I was the clumsiest child with almost zero hand-eye coordination and he didn't have much faith in me being an athlete at all!
What are some of the benefits you’ve gained from play- ing tennis? Growing up playing tennis with my dad as a coach was definitely mentally & physically tough - and I despised it as a kid. But in recent years I realized the incredibly value competitive tennis brought to my life - I was physically fit enough to pick up rugby and play a second sport for the country! But more importantly, growing up as a national athlete since the age of 14 definitely imbibed in me important values like resilience and a hunger to succeed. I see the importance of those sporting values in my personal and professional life as well.
How do you juggle your time between studies, family, your social life and tennis? I made alot of my friends from tennis and so tennis has also become part of my social life. Otherwise, perhaps I'm fortunate in that I never particularly found a conflict between the various priorities - 24 hours a day is alot! I think it all comes down to being conscious with time management and being present in whatever you're doing at a given point of time.
What would you say to a female member who is con- sidering joining the Tennis Section and learning to play tennis? Awesome! To me, the SCC Courts are the most beautiful tennis courts in Singapore. Young or old, I think we are all broadly fun- loving, love tennis, and enthusiastic about satay. Join us!!
If you could have a match with a tennis professional player, who would it be and why? How do u feel about being SCC's Ladies Captain at First let's assume an alternative hypothetical world where I'm as such a young age? good as the tennis professionals. Haha! Initially I was quite overwhelmed and I still don't think I'm I'm torn between Kerber and Osaka. Kerber because I feel my really carrying it out perfectly. style of play is similar to hers (I'm often inspired by her play) - in But the fact that I've grown up in the Club and played for SCC that we both win points through consistency, running for every ball, for about 12 years now definitely helps with my understanding of and turning defence into attack. Osaka because I'm not sure I've the team and winning strategies for the competitions. Nilma, our ever seen a player with such mental tenacity, focus, and intensity former captain for many years, also mentored me since young & to compete and win. It would be amazing to compete against groomed me for the role :-) someone so mentally tough. But I'm still learning & maturing, and having a wonderful team I don't think I'd ever want to play against Djokovic because he's just makes it very enjoyable! too good in every aspect.
Calling All Ladies!
If you are curious about Tennis, interested in learning, or just want to pick the sport up again either socially or competitively, come join the Tennis Section!
For more information about the Tennis Section, contact [email protected]
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52 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019
12TH SCC SPORTS AWARDS Friday, 5 April 2019
Running on to its 12th year, the SCC Sports Awards recognizes those with great sporting achievements, who are actively involved in and contribute to their respective Sports Sections and the Club.
Friday, 5 April 2019 Cocktails begin at 6pm $50 per person Inclusive of a Welcome Drink and Buffet Dinner
The Club will recognize the following sporting achievements: • Spirit of Sport (one nominee per Sports Section) • Sports Feat of the Year • Sports Initiative of the Year • Sports Girl & Boy of the Year • Sports Woman & Sports Man of the Year • Team of the Year • Section of the Year • Lifetime Achievement Award
The award recipients will be selected by an elite panel of independent judges. Winners will only be announced during the presentation.
The ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ is open to all Members for nominations.
All Sports Section convenors are to submit their respective nominations together with the sports CVs of the nominees and achievements to:
Thipa Mogan at [email protected] and Eunicia Tan at [email protected]
For more information, please contact the Sports Department at 6338 9271.