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Oct-2018.Pdf 01 www.eurasians.org.sg OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2018 Motivation to Succeed No one is left behind Take action today for a PLUS This year’s Eurasian Community Family Support Services Sustainable Singapore Fund ceremony to support students Inaugural Family Day Our youths learn the importance also saw the EA announcing the of supporting environmental Joseph Schooling Sports Grant sustainability and building resilience against climate change PATRONS MCI02 (P) 052/04/2018 Herman Hochstadt George Yeo TRUSTEES CONTENTS Barry Desker Timothy de Souza Gerald Minjoot Gerard de Silva Judith Prakash Edward D’Silva AUDIT COMMITTEE Helen Lee (Chair) Lim Yih Chyi LEGAL ADVISORY PANEL Carla Barker (Chair) 11 12 William da Silva MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE President 03 President’s message Alexius A. Pereira 1st Vice President Vincent Schoon 2nd Vice President NEWS FSS Yvonne Pereira 04 Playing to win Honorary Secretary 18 No one is left behind Angelina Fernandez Celebrating Singapore’s 53rd birthday 19 FSS Befrienders Honorary Treasurer Martin Marini 05 Diversity and Togetherness Committee Members Farewell, Therese Stewart YOUTH Graham Ong-Webb Julia D’Silva 06 EA Singapore scores big win 20 Stronger focus and less stress with Christopher Gordon mindfulness Vernie Oliveiro Rock and Roll fever Melanie Rodrigues Smith 21 Take action today for a Sustainable Andrew Pang Singapore Danni Danis EDUCATION Hannah Hendriks 22 The Spirit of Volunteering 08 The Joys of Exam Success SECRETARIAT 09 Education for all General Manager PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY Lester Low Code in the Community 2018 Senior Accountant Graduation & Project Showcase 23 Inspiring Others through Music Bernadette Soh Manager (Heritage & Culture) 10 Motivation to Succeed Jacqueline Peeris Executive, Corporate Communications COVER STORY Samuel Tan Assistant Manager (Casework, FSS) 12 It Takes a Village: Building our Eurasian J Ramakrishnan Heritage Together Assistant Manager (Admin) Bridget Basnayake Programme Executive (Education) Jolvin Wong Operations/Events Executive Lestrine Tan Gerard Goh Events Executive Hazel Soe Executive (Youth Engagement and Special Projects) Vinitha Mukunthan Accounts Assistant Albert Pok Advertising Rates Series discounts, twice a Prime positions (full colour) year: 5% discount EDITORIAL TEAM Bleed size: 215mm x 280mm Angelina Fernandez (Chair) The magazine of the Eurasian Type area: 185mm x 255mm Series discounts, four times a year: Samuel Tan Ion Danker Association, Singapore 10% discount Inside front cover: $1,200 The NewEurasian is published Inside back cover: $1,200 quarterly and read by more than Outside back cover: $1,500 How to place your ad 17,000 Eurasians in Singapore. Call the EA at 6447 1578 It is also circulated to senior Loose inserts: $1,500 or email Samuel at government offices, various ministries, [email protected] (Established July 1919) statutory boards, community Inside: Colour 139 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429744 organisations and self-help groups. Full page: $1,000 Deadline Tel.: 6447 1578 Half page: $600 Copy must be submitted two Fax: 6447 3189 [email protected] Quarter page: $300 weeks before publication date www.facebook.com/eurasianassociation 03 OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2018 President’s Message On 1 September 2018, the EA held the Eurasian this, and will one day, when they are able to, contribute Community Fund (ECF) Education Awards. This back to the Eurasian community. ceremony is one of the EA’s most important annual events, organised to award bursaries and scholarships Also looking back over the quarter, we were saddened to deserving but financially needy students, as well as by the passing of Mrs Therese Stewart just a few days to recognise Eurasian students who have done well at after celebrating her 104th birthday. Mrs Stewart lived a major milestone examinations. fulfilling life and touched so many hearts; she will never be forgotten. At Temasek Polytechnic Auditorium that afternoon, Speaker of Parliament Mr. Tan Chuan Jin gave out more Looking forward, the EA is excited about our plans than 260 awards. It is important for me to reiterate that for the Centennial in July 2019. A key event will be those awards are exactly why the EA exists today. the launch of the Eurasian Heritage Gallery (see story on pages 12-17). The EA will also be organising the In 1919, almost 100 years ago, the EA was formed to Centennial Festival in July 2019, as well as launching a advance the well-being of the Eurasian community. book about the EA’s 100th Anniversary in October 2019. In 1994, the EA was accorded the “Ethnic Self-Help Group Status” by the government, and soon after, the The New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance has always been Eurasian Community Fund was established. This Fund important to the Eurasian community. I hope you will is supported by ordinary Eurasians who contribute a join us at the Fiesta de Gala on 31 December 2018, at small proportion of their monthly salary through the the Orchard Hotel (see page 7). CPF scheme. While each individual contribution may be small, pooled together, it allows needy Eurasian And in case I do not get a chance to see you before students to realise their dreams. the year’s end, have a Blessed Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Similarly, many of the recognition awards (e.g. top PSLE student and top O Levels student etc.), as well as ITE, polytechnic and university scholarships are made possible through private donations. In this manner, the Eurasian community is directly helping the next generation of Eurasians to develop and do well in life. It Dr Alexius Pereira is my wish that the recipients of these awards remember President 04 NEWS OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2018 Playing to win In-House Balut The 5th Round of the In-House Balut Tournament was held on 4th July 2018. The July Champion was Pat Leung with 630 points. The 6th Round of the In-House Balut Tournament was held on 1st August 2018. The August Champion was Patrick Ng with 702 points. The 7th Round of the In-House Balut Tournament was held on 5th September 5th Round In-House Balut players all smiles as they pose for a group photograph 2018. The September Champion was Christina Theseira with 694 points. Society (NUSS) on the 18th July 2018 players) from six clubs participated in this at Suntec City Guild House. 18 Teams competition. The 4th Round Champion The 8th and Final Round of the In-House (comprising 72 players) from six clubs was Tanglin Club with 2,467 points. EA Balut Tournament was played on 3rd participated in this competition. The Team 1 was placed in the 13th position October 2018. The October Champion 3rd Round Champion was Singapore with 2,220 points whilst EA Team 2 was was Pat Leung with 653 points. To Recreation Club with 2,423 points. EA placed in 19th position with 2,142 points. conclude, the year end results were Team 2 was placed in the 10th position announced for the tournaments that with 2,262 points whilst EA Team 1 was The Tanglin Club emerged champion ran from March till October 2018. The placed in 17th position with 2,131 points. with 2,467 points, while EA Team 1 winners were determined by their Best 6 placed 13th with 2,220 points. EA Team Rounds’ scores out of 8 Rounds’ scores. EA’s Joyce Cordeiro was placed in 2 came in 19th with 2,142 points. fifth position for her individual highest 34th Chivas Regal Inter-Club Balut aggregate score with 624 points. 38th Chivas Regal Interport Balut Competition Competition The 4th Round of the 34th Chivas The 3rd Round of the 34th Chivas Regal Regal Inter-Club Balut Competition was The 38th Chivas Regal Interport Balut Inter-Club Balut Competition was hosted hosted by The Tanglin Club on the 15th Competition will be hosted by SRC on by the National University of Singapore August 2018. 20 Teams (comprising 80 23rd and 24th November 2018. Celebrating Singapore’s 53rd birthday Decked out in patriotic red and white, more than 100 EA members and guests enjoyed a lunch of multi-racial cuisine prepared by Quentin’s Eurasian Restaurant, in celebration of Singapore’s 53rd birthday. Celebrating Singapore’s 53rd Birthday Other highlights of the afternoon of 12 Organiser Yvonne Pereira expressed August included games, prize draws, her gratitude to the community for singing the national anthem and reciting supporting the event, with special thanks the Pledge. Members and guests then let to Chef Quentin and Kristine Pereira for their hair down to dance to classic tracks the sumptuous food and sponsoring spun by Deejay Gerard Danker. attractive dining vouchers for the prize draw. Organiser Yvonne Pereira (centre) together with the rest of the organising committee NEWS 05 OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2018 EA President Alexius Pereira and 2nd Vice President, Diversity and Togetherness Yvonne Pereira with the EA members The annual Inter Racial Inter Religious (IRIR) Harmony Nite was held on 14 July to acknowledge the need to continue building trust and understanding between people of different races and religions. The theme for this year was ‘Harmony: Where Our Hearts Meet’. It celebrates and represents Singaporeans’ common hope of peace, values and success despite the differences in religion and race, as we live in harmony – where our hearts meet. The event, held at Marina Bay Sands Grand Ballroom, was attended by President Halimah Yacob and Mr Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee. The Eurasian community was represented by 20 dancers, who performed a traditional Eurasian Folk Dance that has been passed down through the generations. Kristina Seah Rodriguez represented the Eurasian community Members of the Eurasian Folk Dance Team to recite the pledge. Farewell, Therese Stewart A stalwart of the Singapore Eurasian she developed a strong and caring Community, Mrs Therese Zelie Stewart character which shaped her life ahead.
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