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Been & Seen
20th Annual General Meeting
The 20th Annual General Meeting was held at the Jurong Bird Park on Sunday,
22 July 2012, in conjunction with the TGC Family Day 2012. Scheduled to start
at 10.00am, the AGM was adjourned for half an hour as there were 125 members
out of the 250 required to form a quorum. Re-commencing at 10.31am with 177
voting members from the Founder and Ordinary categories, the Club’s 10th Term
Management Committee members, who would be completing their term on 31
July 2012, were given a round of applause for their dedication and leadership
over the past 2 years.
Our 10th Term Management Committee – A gathering of volunteers
who have contributed immensely to the Club for the past two years
08 • THE GRASSROOTS CLUB
Club President Mr Chng Beng Guan, JP, BBM(L) then
delivered his opening address. He extended a warm
welcome to members and reported on the Club’s
finances, with a 14% increase in operating income
over the preceding financial year.
Mr Chng thanked the Organising Chairman of the
TGC Family Day 2012, Ms Peggie Chua, BBM and the Social & Sports Committee for their
efforts in creating a memorable event. He also thanked the members for their active participation
in Club activities and urged them to contribute suggestions to help improve the Club even further.
This was followed by the confirmation of the minutes of the 19th AGM, and adoption of the
Annual Report 2011/2012 and Annual Financial Statement of Accounts for Financial Year 2011.
Mr Tan Kim Kee, Group Director of the People’s Association (PA), then announced some changes
to the Club’s Constitution, including the new position of Immediate Past President, to be held by
Mr Chng Beng Guan. In line with PA norms, key positions such as President and Treasurer would
not be held for more then three consecutive terms, unless prior approval was obtained from
the PA. An additional Vice President position would be created to better serve members. The
new Management Committee would have two appointed Vice Presidents and one elected Vice
President. He also spoke about how the PA would work with the Club’s Management Committee
to perform a major upgrading of the clubhouse.