President s Message Fellow Rotarians, Rotary Club of Raffles City. Rotary International Calendar: May Youth Service Month

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President s Message Fellow Rotarians, Rotary Club of Raffles City Singapore District 3310 Chartered 13 August 1980 We attended the Inter-City Dinner meeting on the 21 st of May and were fortunate to

Charter members of the Paul Harris Society (those who have pledged to donate US$1,000 every year) were recognized that evening, which included RCRC s PP Vincent Chen.

year. My profound thanks to the following members who supported this event: Charter President Low Siew Joon, PP Vincent Chen, PP Percy Jeyapal, PP Eugene Lim, PE Nidhi Swarup, Rotarian (RTN) Geoff

Last Thursday, I attended the appreciation dinner held at the Orchard Hotel for all donors of the Cambodia project, which was spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Sentosa.

A special shout out to RTN Brian Tan, who has generously contributed to this worthwhile project.

1 President s Message Fellow Rotarians, Rotary Club of Raffles City Singapore District 3310 Chartered 13 August 1980 We attended the Inter-City Dinner meeting on the 21 st of May and were fortunate to meet our Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran! The event had more than 320 in attendance in the Shangri-La Hotel. Charter members of the Paul Harris Society (those who have pledged to donate US$1,000 every year) were recognized that evening, which included RCRC s PP Vincent Chen. PDG Chew Ghim Bok facilitated the fund-raising that evening for the Rotary Foundation, and an impressive US$792,000 was raised during the dinner meeting, surpassing the funds raised over the past year. My profound thanks to the following members who supported this event: Charter President Low Siew Joon, PP Vincent Chen, PP Percy Jeyapal, PP Eugene Lim, PE Nidhi Swarup, Rotarian (RTN) Geoff Hogg and spouse Kathy, and RTN Brian Tan, who also sponsored our Rotaractors from Raffles City and Ngee Ann Polytechnic. On a personal note, I had an amazing time catching up with all of you! Last Thursday, I attended the appreciation dinner held at the Orchard Hotel for all donors of the Cambodia project, which was spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Sentosa. Our club received a certificate of appreciation for our SGD6,000 donation to the toilet project in Pursat. A special shout out to RTN Brian Tan, who has generously contributed to this worthwhile project. Rotary International Calendar: May Youth Service Month Weeks of 15 th and 22 nd of May 2016 I would also like to thank RTN Stanley Yap and Spouse Karen Yap for opening their beautiful home to us for our dance rehearsals, which we started last Friday evening. We all had a blast! Lastly, just a gentle reminder, we will be inducting our 59 th member, Mr. Anoop Sonpar, during our lunch meeting on the 31 st of May. Please attend the meeting if your schedule permits to welcome our newest member. - Sigrid G. Zialcita Page 1 of 14

District 3310 Inter-City Dinner Meeting 21 st of May Below are highlights of Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran s speech during the Inter-City Dinner Meeting: 1.

2 District 3310 Inter-City Dinner Meeting 21 st of May Below are highlights of Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran s speech during the Inter-City Dinner Meeting: 1. Daughter and son live in Singapore, which is a great city. 2. World commends good efforts of Rotary and cites examples of Rotary funds touching lives. 3. Nepal recently had a Club chartered with ALL Major Donors as Charter Members. 4. Rotary recognized worldwide as a top fund giver for humanitarian needs - rating of 96.31/100, above Lions, Jaycees etc and a market value of 950 million. 5. Do not be shy to say that Rotary helps you to network with others. Netwoking is important for fund raising. 6. We are completetly global - more global than United Nations, even present in more countries than UN. 7. Gates, Adidas, Nike, Marks and Spencers are all joint partners so GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATON COMMITTEE was created with our joint partners.this is classic example of private and public cooperation. 8. Met Pope Francis with 9200 Rotarians recently. The Pope spoke highly of Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio and what we have achieved. 9. POLIO : 360,000 cases when we first started, now 13 cases left. 10. In early days cheap vaccine was available; hence Polio Plus took root. 11. Total 2.5 billion children vaccinated, USD1.5billion spent by Rotary. Total spent with our partners is USD11 billion and balance of USD1.5 billion needed to finish the project. 12. UN CHIEF MUN KI BOON thanked Rotary CLUBS for their efforts. 13. India polio free two years ago. 14. South Asia also free. 15. Nigeria polio free. 16. Africa polio free. 17. PAKISTAN and AFGANISTAN still left. 18. Money and Taliban issues are obstacles in the 2 countries. So far, 60 health officers and police killed in Pakistan. 19. Prime Minister of PAKISTAN says he will head the project to get it done. 20. In Pakistan, there is a strong Rotary presence in town, clinics and mosques etc. to help detect signs of paralysis connected to polio. Health officers send stool samples to Rotary labs. Page 2 of 14

District 3310 Inter-City Dinner Meeting 21 st of May (Cont.) 21. Donations are not only about Polio. This event illustrates: Ebola hit Lagos from Liberia. Nigeria is the trade hub of Africa.

3 District 3310 Inter-City Dinner Meeting 21 st of May (Cont.) 21. Donations are not only about Polio. This event illustrates: Ebola hit Lagos from Liberia. Nigeria is the trade hub of Africa. Nigeria did a good job to contain it because Rotary had already set up facilities for polio and it was used by Nigeria and this saved the world from Ebola. 22. We will finish off polio, Taliban or no Taliban! 23. US measles programme had been complacent before; they stopped vacination and it returned! We cannot go the same route. 24. There is no way but forward. This is our children and our future. Whether we succeed or not is in our hands. 25. Let us truly Be a Gift to the world. RCRC Delegation to the Inter-City Dinner Meeting Page 3 of 14

4 District 3310 Inter-City Dinner Meeting 21 st of May (Cont.) Page 4 of 14

5 District 3310 Inter-City Dinner Meeting 21 st of May (Cont.) Page 5 of 14

RCRC Lunch Meeting 23 rd of May RTN Geoff Hogg President Sigrid opened the meeting with around 17 members and guests present. It fell upon Rotarian Tengku Sri Indra to welcome the guests.

This was followed by RTN Andrew Schleider who proposed the toast to Rotary International.

to a dance rehearsal at RTN Stanley Yap s house on Friday evening.

6 RCRC Lunch Meeting 23 rd of May RTN Geoff Hogg President Sigrid opened the meeting with around 17 members and guests present. It fell upon Rotarian Tengku Sri Indra to welcome the guests. Visiting us from the Rotary Club of Queenstown was PDG Chris Chen and from Rotary Club of Garden City, we had PP Chew Phak Hoy along with our guest speaker Dr. Tor Lam Huat. This was followed by RTN Andrew Schleider who proposed the toast to Rotary International. The floor was then turned over to President Sigrid who reminded us all of the exciting program for the upcoming trip to our sister club in Hong Kong scheduled for mid-june and inviting participants to a dance rehearsal at RTN Stanley Yap s house on Friday evening. PP Aaron Tan announced the visit to Thong Keng Senior Activity Center on Sunday, 29 th of May and PP Eugene Lim briefly outlined details of the final handover dinner on 28 th of June to be held at the Tanglin Club. Meanwhile, the rest continued enjoying their SCC lunch which included Szechuan soup, Assam fish, mixed vegetables, stir fried beef with ginger & onion, yong chow fried rice, followed by fresh fruits and sago gula melaka. RTN Andrew Schleider PP Aaron Tan RTN Geoff Hogg announced the first event for the new Rotary Year being a Hari Raya dinner on 16 th of July 2016 at the Mamanda Restaurant in Sultan Gate. This will be preceded by a club visit to the Jamiyah Home for the Aged on the same President Sigrid together with RTN Tengku Sri Indra day between 2.00 and 4.30 pm. PP Tengku is to liaise with the relevant Rotaractors to coordinate the arrangements and further announcements will follow. President Sigrid was delighted to be able to formally present to PP Tengku the award received by her on his behalf at the district Assembly in Chiang Mai. Page 6 of 14

RCRC Lunch Meeting 23 rd of May (Cont.) RTN Geoff Hogg PP Jeffrey Chan next took the floor to introduce our speaker. Dr. Tor Lam Huat from RC Garden City founded L.D.Waxson (S) Pte Ltd. in 1985.

7 RCRC Lunch Meeting 23 rd of May (Cont.) RTN Geoff Hogg PP Jeffrey Chan next took the floor to introduce our speaker. Dr. Tor Lam Huat from RC Garden City founded L.D.Waxson (S) Pte Ltd. in He is the Pioneer Manufacturer in beauty & body care products in Singapore. Exceptional foresight and a strong enterprising spirit, have taken L.D. Waxson from a fledgling enterprise to a regional establishment with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and China and market reach to more than 15 countries including the USA, Europe, Japan, Middle East and S.E Asia countries. He is also PP Jeffrey Chan with President Dr. Tor Lam Huat the Creator of the renowned brand, Bioessence which houses many unique products with rapid efficacies such as Face Lifting Cream and 24k Gold Eye Contour Lifting Serum. As Chairman of L.D.Waxson his company was recently acquired by Wipro of India for US $144 million. Dr. Tor is not only a leading local entrepreneur but also a community leader and philanthropist. He is the Chairman of the Ponggol CCMC and a generous donor to numerous community and charitable causes. Apart for being President of the Rotary Club of Garden City, he is also the Chairman of the Modern Confucianist Foundation, Singapore, which he established with an endowment of $10 million. The purpose of his talk was to enlighten us and share us with his theories on modern Confucianism. He touched upon Da Xue the Theory of Politics and the risks of it being exploited by Authorities for Political Power. In a profound and wide ranging subject he also expounded his theories on Dialectic ROTARY S GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Four Way Test Object of Rotary In 1932, Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor created The Four-Way Test. The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions: Of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian s personal, business, and community life; FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Page 7 of 14

There followed a couple of questions from a most engaged audience and with 2pm nearing, PP Eugene Lim was invited to the podium to thank Dr. Toh for his most informative talk.

8 RCRC Lunch Meeting 23 rd of May (Cont.) RTN Geoff Hogg Relationship of the Confucius Eight Themes. He reminded his audience that certain learned men had even claimed that listening to his lectures were more beneficial than studying related books for over ten years. There followed a couple of questions from a most engaged audience and with 2pm nearing, PP Eugene Lim was invited to the podium to thank Dr. Toh for his most informative talk. President Sigrid then closed the formal part of the meeting while informal fellowship continued. PP Eugene Lim with President Dr. Tor Lam Huat President Sigrid Zialcita presenting a small token of appreciation to Dr. Tor Lam Huat, President of Rotary Club of Garden City, for giving a talk on Modern Confucianism. Page 8 of 14

Message from the District Governor Philip Chong Dear Presidents and Fellow Rotarians, I wish to express my sincere thanks for your kind support and participation of the Inter-City meeting which has

9 Message from the District Governor Philip Chong Dear Presidents and Fellow Rotarians, I wish to express my sincere thanks for your kind support and participation of the Inter-City meeting which has been successfully concluded last Saturday. My special appreciation and gratitude to Rotarians who have generously pledged for their contribution to the Rotary Foundation (TRF). Our kind and generous 105 PHS Charter members have started a river of alms that will flow into homes to help families throughout the world live better lives. Your kindness and generosity will help to bring water to homes where there was almost none before, provide lights to homes where once there was only darkness, heal the sight of people who have cataract, changing lives forever for children with cleft lips, provide bicycles and hostels for school children who have to travel far where the sun and rain to school, and build libraries for schools. My dear friends, your contributions to TRF are miraculous gifts that will travel far and wide across the seven seas to help humanity the world over, regardless of color and creed. Thank you once again my friends, and I pray that all of us will continue to be a gift to the world. Page 9 of 14

10 Upcoming Events Month Date Time Event May 31 12:45 Induction of New Member, Mr. Anoop Sonpar Loong Seng Onn, Executive Director of Singapore Mediation Sentre 7 12:45 Song Seng Wun, CIMB Private Banking June 14 12:45 Desmond Moey, Social Impact of SG Musicals 21 12:45 Vivian Liew, Philanthropy Works 28 12:45 RCRC Handover/Installation Ceremony SAVE THE DATE: RC of Hong Kong Peninsula Ruby Gala Dinner 16 th 19 th of June 2016 JW Marriott Pacific Place, Hong Kong Contact: RTN Stanley Yap RCRC Handover/Installation Ceremony 28 th of June 2016 Venue: Tanglin Club Contact: PP Dr. T.C. Phua RCRC Hari Raya Dinner Fellowship 16 th of July 2016 Mamanda Restaurant Contact: RTN Geoff Hogg RCRC Visit to Jamiyah Home for the Aged 16 th of July 2016 Contact: RTN Tengku Sri Indra RCRC Charity Gala Dinner 13th of August 2016 Marina Mandarin Contact: PE Nidhi Swarup ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE TRAINING The Rotary Leadership Institute training for District 3310& 3300, Parts I, II, III & Graduate course will be conducted in Malacca on Saturday and Sunday, 11 th and 12 th of June 2016 at Hotel Seri Malaysia. Registration form and other info is available at District 3310 website. There will be 50 seats available in English and 25 in Mandarin. These are open to Rotarians in D3300 and D3310. Those who have completed earlier Parts I & II can continue the rest of the RLI courses to completion. The draft program and registration form are available on the website. There will be a joint districts fellowship dinner on the evening of June 11 th. We welcome non attendees and spouses. Those who only want to join the fellowship dinner, would only be required to pay RM55/pax. However, early reservation by June 5, 2016 is required. To register, please contact Dr. Mir at mir@sindhhealth.com or by mobile at Page 10 of 14

11 Upcoming Events What Is The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)? RLI is a grassroots coalition of Rotary districts implementing a leadership development program for "potential" leaders of Rotary CLUBS. Established in 1992, RLI has become a worldwide organization with divisions in every Continent of the world. The R.I. Board has adopted a resolution recommending RLI or similar programs to the districts and the Council on Legislation has twice recommended RLI to the Board. RLI believes that excellent CLUB leadership (all types of club leaders) is essential to the future of Rotary in a complex and fast changing world. Most Rotarians have not been exposed to the great scope of Rotary around the world and have not considered what leadership skills are necessary to move Rotary forward. RLI strongly believes that a good Rotary Club leader must know the evolution of Rotary, its current status and activities in the world and have a vision for what Rotary can be in the future. Therefore, RLI provides a three day non-consecutive basic course in both Rotary knowledge and leadership skills, especially for voluntary organizations. In addition to the specific leadership skills sessions, all the RLI sessions have a leadership component. In addition to the basic three day course, RLI holds in-depth seminars on important Rotary subjects, including leadership, for the graduates of the basic course. The mission of RLI is to have the clubs in the member districts identify those with the potential for future club leadership and *send them to RLI courses at club expense*. All member clubs may send any club Rotarian to RLI courses and any Rotarian may attend any course at his/her own initiative. The overriding goal of the courses for club Rotarians is to create ENTHUSIASM for Rotary by opening up to them the world of Rotary outside of their own clubs and also showing them the great potential of Rotary service for the benefit of the world that can be furthered with excellent leadership in our clubs. RLI is a general education program, while most Rotary International training programs are "jobspecific"; that is R.I. trains Rotarians for specific positions. RLI is not a PETS or any other district training program, but graduates of RLI bring a greatly enhanced background in Rotary when they later attend job-specific programs. Page 11 of 14

12 Birthdays, Wedding Anniversaries, etc. BIRTHDAY May 26 May 27 IPP Corina Lai RTN Lee Beng Cheng Billy WEDDING ANNIVERSARY May 25 May 31 PE Nidhi Swarup PP Dr. Phua T.C. CONGRATULATIONS TO PP JOHNSON TAN AND SPOUSE JULIET Their son Jereme successfully completed the 22-week Specialist Cadet Course with honors (Silver Award) and has been accepted to study at the National University of Singapore next year. Page 12 of 14

13 The Week of 22 nd of May in Pictures RCRC Lunch Meeting on the 24 th of May 2016 President Sigrid was invited to the Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Rotary Club of Sentosa on the 26 th of May Page 13 of 14

2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (Left to Right) Judy Tan (Public Relations), Mohan Pillay (Sgt.

Phua (Club Service), Brian Tan (Youth Service), Jeffrey Chan (Asst.

(President-Elect), Johnson Tan (International Service), Wee Koon San (Sgt. at Arms), Tengku Sri Indra (Vocational Service), Chris Mertz (Sgt.

14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (Left to Right) Judy Tan (Public Relations), Mohan Pillay (Sgt. at Arms), Aaron Tan (Vice-President), Florian Weidinger (Hon. Secretary), Kaka Singh (Hon. Treasurer), T.C. Phua (Club Service), Brian Tan (Youth Service), Jeffrey Chan (Asst. Secretary), Jochen Krauss (Community Service), Sigrid Zialcita (President), Ron Pereira (Projects Director), Corina Lai (IPP), Nidhi Swarup (President-Elect), Johnson Tan (International Service), Wee Koon San (Sgt. at Arms), Tengku Sri Indra (Vocational Service), Chris Mertz (Sgt. at Arms), David Ong Choon (Membership), Eugene Lim. (Family of Rotary/Sports Convenor). (Not in Picture) Vincent Chen (Rotary Foundation) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS RCRC Past Presidents 1980 to 2015 (Left to right) Charter President Low Siew Joon, Charter Member Chris Mertz, PDG Philbert Chin, Charter Member PP David Lee Fong Lit Page 14 of 14

Sunday, May 19, 13 Rotary International a service organization that brings hope to millions

Sunday, May 19, 13 Rotary International a service organization that brings hope to millions Rotary International a service organization that brings hope to millions 1 Tell them about items up-front Annual Dues Meal costs if not included in dues Member costs for events/fund-raisers Fund-Raising