January – February 2018 Issue MCI (P) 143/07/2017 53 Book your Reunion Dinner @ Grand Ballroom on HONG BAO GOLF SPECIAL 23RD SUPER SPRINT SERIES 25 FEBRUARY 2018 (SUN) 15 February 2018, 24 MARCH 2018 (SAT) 6:30pm! CONTENTS 1 2 CLUB DIRECTORY Bao Key contacts/operating hours ng GOL Our Service Frontiers Ho c F 3 DEVELOPMENT & TENDER Spe ial Sub-committee Chairman's Message 4 GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE Address from the General Manager 19 6 CLUB BULLETIN The latest happenings in OCC DIVINGDIVING INTOINTO 8 TEE TALK THETHE 2323RDRD SUPERSUPER News from the Golf Department 20 PLAN & PLAY SPRINTSPRINT SERIESSERIES January/February weekly programmes 24 SOCIAL BUZZ Past events Egna Wee He Shuju Mohamad Ismail Bin Anuar Sales Manager (Golf) Service Crew (Cleaning) Golf Marshal 31 28 HIP & HAPPENING Professional and dedicated, Egna handles corporate Keeping the Golf Changing rooms spick & span, Cheerful with a bright smile, Ismail greets golfers golf enquiries and bookings with attention to details. Shuju is always on the ground to ensure that golfers with enthusiasm and lends them a helping hand Upcoming events and programmes are greeted with clean towels and dust-free lockers. with their golfing equipment. 33 DEALS@OCC HONG Promotions at the various outlets HONG 38 OCC & ACC CONNECTION Upcoming events from BAOBAO Aranda Country Club 39 STAFF SPOTLIGHT BOWLBOWL32 Updates on the team behind the scenes Club General Committee Club Management President Mr Chong Kee Hiong General Manager Mr Richard Foo Head of Finance Ms Chan Yoke Theng Vice President Mr Yeo Khee Leng Tyrone Glass Wang Gang Wang Qiao Zhen & Captain Head of Golf Mr Dennis Ee Technical Officer Par Lounge Captain Waitress (Aranda Lounge) Head of Sales & Marketing Mr Thomas Ng Aiming to provide top-notch audio and videos, Service-oriented and affable, Wang Gang keeps the Warm and cheerful, Qiao Zhen manages the Treasurer Mr Vincent Fong Tyrone aids in the setup of AV equipment for events atmosphere of the lounge welcoming and ensures Aranda Lounge operations and KTV room bookings. Head of Jackpot Mr Andrew Lim and solves any technical issues that arise. that the patrons enjoy themselves. Lady Captain Mrs Maureen Goh Head of Hotel Mr Gopal Thangavelu Members Mr Chng Chee Beow Head of Human Resource Mr Charlie Goh Head of Marcom & Membership Ms Joan Tay PUBLISHER CONTRIBUTORS LAYOUT DESIGN FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND Mr Chua Bor Jern Orchid Country Club Angelica Tan Words Worth Media Mgt ENQUIRIES, PLEASE EMAIL Head of Housekeeping Ms Margaret See 1 Orchid Club Road Dennis Ee www.wordsworth.com.sg MARCOM DEPARTMENT AT Ms Eileen Yeo Singapore 769162 Edison Sabat [email protected] Head of IT Ms Grace Low Tel: 6755 9811 Huang Weiyang OR CALL 6750 2158/6750 2160. Fax: 6755 8874 Jem Poh Mr Lim Eng Lee Head of Property Mr Alan Chua www.orchidclub.com Mohamed Esa Sherry Chan & Maintenance EDITORIAL TEAM Stewart Lee Ms Rita Lau Joan Tay Vanessa Koh Head of Social & Recreation Ms Eunice Seoh Rainus Chong Zizie Mohamad Advertisements and information herein are printed in good faith pertaining to their accuracy. Whilst Secretary Mr Richard Foo Golf Course Superintendent Mr Ong Pang Thien Aw Ping Ping every endeavour has been made to ensure that information provided is up-to-date and accurate, the Wendy Zhu publisher does not accept responsibilities for any errors or omissions. Copyright reserved. No part of Tang Weixin this magazine may be produced in any form without prior permission from Orchid Country Club. CLUB DIRECTORY SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE 3 MEETINGS, CONVENTIONS SOCIAL COUNTER & BANQUET SERVICES Tel: 6750 2121 FACILITIES DEAR MEMBERS, Tel: 6750 2166 [email protected] ARANDA LOUNGE s&[email protected] Tel: 6750 2121 FINANCE 12:00pm to Midnight (Sun to Thu) ROOM RESERVATIONS Tel: 6750 2183 12:00pm to 1:00am (Fri & Sat & Eve of PH) 2017 has been a fulfilling year with much progress made and equipment for members to spend quality bonding Tel: 6750 2100 [email protected] ASIA GYMNASTICS & DANCE ACADEMY to rejuvenate the Club’s facilities and optimise the tenancy time with their young children when they are at the Club. [email protected] Tel: 8777 3313 mix for the Club to stay relevant to meet the evolving Alternatively, members who prefer an indoor children's MARCOM 9:30am to 9:00pm (Daily) needs of our members and guests. Henceforth, it gives me playground can visit Play Lah @ OCC, another new tenant MEMBERSHIP Tel: 6750 2160 AUDIOLINE Tel: 6750 2123 [email protected] Tel: 6756 5585 great pleasure to have the opportunity to share with you who has joined OCC to provide a dinosaur concept indoor [email protected] 10:00am to 8:00pm (Daily) the various key projects that the Development & Tender playground for children to create a memorable experience PURCHASING CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND Committee has been working on closely with the Club in the Club. Tel: 6750 2129 GOLF REGISTRATION 7:00am to 7:00pm (Daily) management for the past one year. [email protected] Tel: 6750 2111 FUNPOOL & BUNKER POOL With our continuous efforts in tenancy optimisation, facility [email protected] 7:00am to 9:00pm (Daily) Facilities Upgrading and Maintenance upgrading and maintenance, we hope to stay relevant to GYMNASIUM the changing lifestyle of members and guests; and make DRIVING RANGE OFFICE The successful implementation of the Vehicle IU 7:00am to 10:30pm (Daily) OCC a more vibrant Club with your strong support and Tel: 6750 2198 Identification Car Parking Barrier System at the members’ HEALING TOUCH – MASSAGE AND SPA patronage. S&R FACILITIES Tel: 6759 0752 carpark (basement of Social Clubhouse) in the second 11:00am to 10:30pm quarter, has successfully eliminated unauthorised vehicle Tel: 6750 2122 Last appointment from 9:00pm New Enhancement Projects in 2018 [email protected] parking and enhanced the exclusivity of our members’ LITTLE SKOOL-HOUSE Tel: 6759 0393 privileges. Moving forward, there will be more enhancement projects 7:00am to 7:00pm (Mon to Fri) in the pipeline such as refurbishment of Restrooms at F&B 7:00am to 2:00pm (Sat) The ageing restrooms at the Driving Range, Orchid Lodge Golf Clubhouse Level 1 & 2, Social Clubhouse Level 1 GOLF MAHJONG ROOMS Lobby, Aranda Lounge, Bunker Pool and Grand Ballroom (next to Theatrette) and the Fun Pool Changing Rooms. HIMAWARI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 12:00pm to 11:00pm (Sun to Thu) GOLF REGISTRATION COUNTER Tel: 6834 3313 12:00pm to 12:00 midnight (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH) & Jade Foyer were given an overhaul with core emphasis The Octagon and Driving Range Office will also undergo 7:00am to 7:00pm daily (Extended hours till Lunch: 11:45am to 2:45pm on functionality, water and energy conservation. renovation to improve the ergonomics and interior outlook MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN SINGAPORE 9:00pm when there is night golf) Dinner: 5:45pm to 10:00pm Tel: 6100 0306 to enhance the service experience of our members and TEE OFF 18-HOLE MY LITTLE CAFÉ 4:00pm to 9:00pm (Thu & Fri) To date, the Club has completed most of its major Cyclical guests. More updates will be available soon, so do look 7:07am to 8:59am (Mornings) 1:00pm to 11:00pm (Daily) 9:00am to 5:00pm (Sat) 12:01pm to 1:53pm (Afternoons) 9:00am to 12:00pm (Sun) Asset replacement including the HT (high tension) & out for our Club’s announcement. 4:27pm to 5:58pm (Thursdays, unless PAR LOUNGE OLYMPIC POOL LT (low tension) switch gears, Transformers, Standby otherwise stated) Tel: 6750 2204 2:00pm to 12:00 midnight (Sun to Fri) 7:00am to 9:00pm (Daily) Generators, Passengers & Cargo Lifts, Over Ground (OG) As we herald in the New Year with much preparation and TEE OFF 9-HOLE 2:00pm to 1:00am (Sat) ORCHID BOWL Boxes serving all three Golf courses, Chillers & Cooling anticipation, I would like to wish everyone a year full of 7:07am to 8:59am (Weekday mornings) Tel: 6759 4448 4:27pm to 5:16pm (Daily) PEACH GARDEN@OCC Towers, Air-Conditioner Fan Coil & Air Handling units, the fond memories, immeasurable blessings and success. Tel: 6759 3833 10:00am to 1:00am (Mon to Thu, Sun & PH) Building Automation System (BAS) and etc. CHANGING ROOM Lunch: 11:30am to 2:30pm (Mon to Fri) 10:00am to 3:00am (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH) 7:00am to 9:00pm (Mon to Wed) Dinner: 5:30pm to 10:00pm (Mon to Fri) Have a Happy New Year and a prosperous Year of the Dog! ORCHID LODGE 7:00am to 11:00pm (Thu) Lunch: 10:00am to 2:30pm (Sat, Sun & PH) 24 hours We would like to thank all members and guests for your 7:00am to 9:00pm (Fri) Dinner: 5:30pm to 10:00pm (Sat, Sun & PH) utmost co-operation, enabling the smooth running of the Warmest Regards, 6:00am to 9:00pm (Sat, Sun & PH) ORCHIS PAVILION – PHOTO STUDIO PEACH GARDEN@THE GREEN * Female Changing Room available from Tel: 6222 3602 abovementioned projects. CHNG CHEE BEOW st rd Tel: 6754 3313 11.00am on 1 and 3 Monday of the month. 9:00am to 8:00pm (Daily) Closed on Mondays Member of General Committee DRIVING RANGE 4:00pm to 10:30pm (Tue to Fri) PLAY LAH @ OCC Optimising Tenancy Mix to Serve You Better Chairman of Development & Tender Committee 7:00am to 11:00pm (Tue to Sun) 11:00am to 10:30pm 11:00am to 9:00pm (Mon to Thu) 12:00pm to 11:00pm (Mon) (Sat, Sun & PH) 10:00am to 9:00pm (Fri to Sun) During the first quarter of 2017, we added a new tenant - Tel: 9299 8537 DK DELIGHTS ROYALE CAFÉ PING@OCC, to offer custom club fitting services and PING (ARANDA HALFWAY HOUSE) Closed on Mondays POP INSTITUTE golf equipment & accessories at the Driving Range.