Building Lifelong Relationships - NUSS

national university of singapore society
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Extending Our Reach,
Building Lifelong
Relationships

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mission statement
To foster a lifelong
relationship with NUS
and the wider
graduate community
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At NUSS, a lifelong relationship
with NUS and the wider
graduate community is
achieved through two mutually
reinforcing thrusts:
n promoting the interests of
its members and NUS and
n contributing positively to
Singapore’s political and
intellectual development
and helping to cultivate a
more gracious social and
cultural environment.
As the foremost graduate society,
NUSS strives to promote the
interests of its stakeholders
by providing appropriate
platforms for all to socialise, build
networks, improve connectivity
and exchange ideas through
a multitude of recreational,
academic, political, social and
cultural activities.

contents
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02 notice of annual general meeting 04 president’s message 06 management committee 10 year in review 2006
14 minutes of annual general meeting 22 minutes of general meeting 29 report of management committee
32 report of sub-committees 65 auditors’ report 66 balance sheet 67 income and expenditure account
84 five-year financial performance

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Notice of
Annual General Meeting
Dear Members
Notice is hereby given by the Management Committee that the Annual General Meeting of the National University of Singapore
Society will be held on Friday, 27 April 2007 at 7.30pm at Kent Ridge Guild House, 9 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119241.
The business to be transacted at the Meeting is as follows:
1. To confirm the Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting held on 28 April 2006.
2. To confirm the Minutes of the General Meeting held on 2 March 2006.
3. Matters arising from the last Annual General Meeting held on 28 April 2006.
4. Matters arising from the General Meeting held on 2 March 2006.
5. To receive and, if approved, to pass the Annual Report of the Society for the year ending 31 December 2006.
6. To receive and, if approved, to pass the Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts of the Society for the year ending
31 December 2006.
7. To elect eight (8) members to the Management Committee.
8. To appoint an auditor for the ensuing year.
9. To transact any other business in accordance with the Society’s Constitution.
In accordance with Article 26(1) of the Society’s Constitution, eight (8) vacancies in the Management Committee will arise. The
following members will cease to be members of the Management Committee:
1. Lai Kim Seng 5. Johnny Tan Khoon Hui
2. Chandra Mohan K Nair 6. Tan Siang Chik
3. Oon Tik Lee 7. Tong Hsien-Hui
4. Siva S Retnam 8. Wong Peng Meng
The following members will continue to hold office for another one (1) year:
1. Mohan Balagopal 5. Edward S Tay
2. Vincent Rasa Benedict 6. Teo Chin Tuan*
3. Ong Pin Sam 7. Yee Woon Yim
4 Francis Pavri (Dr) 8. Yip Kum Fei
* Resigned with effect from 7 February 2007 due to overseas posting

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In accordance with Article 42(1), 43 & 46 of the Society’s Constitution, to consider and pass the following resolution:
“That approval be granted pursuant to Article 14(5) of the Constitution for the Committee to determine a prescribed transfer fee
of less than $2,000.00 (“Discounted Transfer Fee”) for transfers of membership satisfying the following conditions:
(a) the transfer is from spouse to spouse, parent to child or child to parent;
(b) the membership has previously not been transferred by way of payment of a Discounted Transfer Fee or, where the
membership has previously been transferred by way of payment of a Discounted Transfer Fee, the membership has since
been transferred by way of payment of the full transfer fee.”
In accordance with Article 16 of the Society’s Constitution, Honorary Members, Term Members, Overseas Members, Associate
Members, Associate Members who have become Life Members or Senior Members, Corporate Members shall not be qualified
to (i) be officers of or members of the Management Committee unless co-opted by the Management Committee, or (ii) vote,
to move or second resolutions or (iii) nominate members for election to the Management Committee.
In accordance with Article 41(3) of the Society’s Constitution, no resolution shall be proposed at the Annual General Meeting
unless the terms thereof have been previously notified to the Honorary Secretary in writing not less than fourteen (14) days
before the date of such meeting.
Dated this 12th day of March 2007.
Yours sincerely
For and on behalf of the Management Committee of NUSS
Lai Kim Seng
Honorary Secretary

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President’s
Message
As quickly as it came, the year 2006
has now passed us by. Looking back
on the flurry of activities for 2006, I am
happy to note that it was a fulfilling
and meaningful year for NUSS. In the
furtherance of the Society’s mission and
strategic direction, we have experienced
a memorable year in 2006.
To celebrate our alma mater’s hundredth
anniversary we spearheaded the NUS-
NUSS Centennial Golf Challenge and
successfully established Singapore’s
first-ever golf Guinness World Record.
This bears testament to the productive
and successful collaboration that can be
achieved when university and alumni
stand unified.
To enhance the strong bond and closeknit
relationship that we share with
our alma mater, the Management
Committee initiated and hosted
two get-together functions. We met
with the Executive Committee of the
NUS Board of Trustees for dinner in
July 2006 and had the privilege of
hosting a dinner for His Excellency
Mr S R Nathan, President of the Republic
of Singapore, in his capacity as the
NUS Chancellor together with three
of the Pro-Chancellors of NUS, namely
Dr Cheong Siew Keong, Dr Andrew Chew
and Mr Ngiam Tong Dow, in September
2006.
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When the University recognised the
contributions of its alumni with a
series of awards in 2005, eight of the
ten recipients were NUSS members.
The NUS Eminent Alumni Award was
conferred on Senior Minister Mr Goh
Chok Tong and Dr Tony Tan, Chairman
of the National Research Foundation
and former Deputy Prime Minister.
Five other prominent members -
Mr Harry Chan Keng Howe, Dr Chee
Phui Hung, Professor Arthur Lim Siew
Ming, Emeritus Professor Kiang Ai
Kim, Professor Saw Swee Hock and
Mr Wong Ah Long - received the NUS
Distinguished Alumni Service Award as
well.
The spirit of cooperation and symbiotic
relations between NUS and NUSS
are again exemplified in the Alumni
Complex project. The past year
has seen significant progress in its
physical construction, beginning
with a groundbreaking ceremony on
8 May 2006 by Dr Tony Tan. Once
completed, the Alumni Complex will
stand as an iconic landmark and a ‘Home
on Campus’ for the NUS and alumni
community.
The potential of the Alumni Complex to
be a hub of graduate activity is an exciting
notion indeed. In bringing together
graduates from diverse backgrounds,
Chandra Mohan K Nair
President
we envision the Alumni Complex to be
a milieu for intellectual exchange and a
spawning ground for ideas.
For NUSS, the Alumni Complex also
presents a favourable opportunity for
us to expand our membership. The NUS
alumni family totals 160,000 graduates
and this number continues to increase
annually. Our current membership
stands at around 12,000, a fraction of
the total NUS alumni body and a fairly
small percentage of the number of
graduates from other local and overseas
universities residing in Singapore. The
potential for growth of our membership
is immense.
The onus is therefore on us, dear fellow
members, to help bridge this great
chasm. If each of us brings in just one
new member, we would double up.
A larger membership base translates to
long-term financial sustainability and
injects greater diversity and vibrancy
to our Society. Please do your part and
make NUSS a strong and healthy NUS
alumni body.
I am pleased to report that financially
the Society has performed relatively well
in 2006. Operating income recorded an
overall increase of 6% while overall
operating expenditure was $0.33 million
lower than in 2005. We also brought in a
gross total of 737 new members.

This achievement is one that we can
all be proud of. Every one of us has
made a difference. Certainly then,
part of the Society’s success lies in its
ability to recruit and retain talent. I am
pleased to commend our staff for their
dedication, professionalism and warm
greeting smiles.
In particular, Suntec City Guild House’s
Executive Chef William Lum and his
winning team – Vicky Wong, Steve Yap
and Sanker Krishnamoorthy – did the
Society proud when they bagged four
medals, including a gold, at the Food
& Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge in
April 2006.
Aside from membership recruitment,
your Management Committee and
Secretariat team have been working
tirelessly to prepare the Society for the
challenges that our future may hold.
Participating in a strategic planning
exercise held from September 2006, we
came together to identify the strategic
direction of the Society for the next
five years.
Three special project working committees
were formed in 2006 to explore new
ground. Branding, led by Tong Hsien-
Hui, is looking to improve and update
the Society’s image. Siva Retnam’s
Fundraising team is charged with the
mandate to source for donations and to
open new channels of raising funds for
the Society. Headed by Tan Siang Chik,
the Heritage committee aims to preserve
and promote the rich history of NUSS and
its predecessors.
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The year 2006 has seen our colleagues
working hard on the plans for the
development of Bukit Timah Guild House
(BTGH). We hope to have the new facility
ready for use by members towards the
end of 2007.
Steeped in the rich history of its
surroundings, BTGH will be a place
for members to network, interact
and most certainly to reminisce and
indulge in nostalgia. It will be a historic
homecoming as we return to Bukit
Timah Campus with a refurbished
elegant bungalow, 27 years after we
vacated from the Evans Road Guild
House.
As we busied through 2006, I am
heartened that we never forgot to give
back to the community that we have
benefited from.
Once again, NUSS has been commended
for its contributions to the local arts
scene. We received the National Arts
Council’s Arts Supporter Award in
recognition of our support for the
Singapore Lyric Opera. Through our
Community Services Sub-Committee,
the Society has also made a difference
to less privileged children and elderly
folk in the course of the year. There is a
lot more we as a graduate society can do
in terms of financial contribution, time,
wisdom, expertise and talent-sharing.
Extending our hand of friendship
beyond our shores, the Society has
furthered its overseas aspirations via the
External Alumni Relations Networking
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“We have accomplished much in the
past twelve months. This is the strength
of unity. I would like to thank all of you,
my fellow NUSS members, for your
unwavering support.”
Sub-Committee. In the year 2006, the
Society successfully concluded three
more reciprocal arrangements with
the University House at the Australian
National University, the University
Women’s Club in London and the
Graduate Union of the University of
Melbourne. These new additions bring
the total number of overseas reciprocal
clubs to six, the other three being the
University Club of Denver in Colorado,
USA, the University Club of Pasadena,
California, USA and the University Club
of Montreal in Canada.
We have accomplished much in the
past twelve months. This is the strength
of unity. I would like to thank all of you,
my fellow NUSS members, for your
unwavering support.
Equally deserving of mention are
my colleagues in the Management
Committee, members of the various
Sub-Committees and project task forces
as well as the Secretariat staff. Together,
our passion and dedication will ensure
the continued growth of NUSS and
progress on to greater heights.
Chandra Mohan K Nair
President

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Management
Committee
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Chandra Mohan K Nair
President
Chairperson, Strategic Planning
Johnny Tan Khoon Hui
Vice-President
Chairperson, Finance
Chairperson, ukit Timah Guild
House Project
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Lai Kim Seng
Honorary Secretary
Chairperson, Alumni Complex Project
Yee Woon Yim
Honorary Treasurer
Wong Peng Meng
Honorary Assistant Secretary
Chairperson, Information Technology
Chairperson, Publication
Siva S Retnam
Honorary Assistant Treasurer
Chairperson, Sports & Recreation
Chairperson, Fundraising
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Mohan Balagopal
Chairperson, External Alumni
Relations Networking
8 Vincent Rasa Benedict
Chairperson, House,
Food & everage
9 Ong Pin Sam
Chairperson, Community Services
0 Oon Tik Lee
Chairperson, Continuing Education
Francis Pavri (Dr)
Chairperson, Cultural
Chairperson, Resource Panel
Tan Siang Chik
Chairperson, Disciplinary
Chairperson, Heritage
Edward S Tay
Chairperson, Membership
Teo Chin Tuan
Tong Hsien-Hui
Chairperson, randing
Yip Kum Fei

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Partnering our alma mater to create a ‘Home on Campus’
Returning to our roots at Bukit Timah campus
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Engaging student leaders
Welcoming new members into our family

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HE S R Nathan at the official launch of True Passion
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Year in Review
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The management team - Seated from left to right: Patricia Kok, Membership Marketing Manager; Clara Lee, CEO; Jenny Ng,
Membership Director; Almeta Chia, Head, Corporate & Membership Communications
Standing from left to right: Desmond Lim, Operations Manager, SCGH; Ho Weng Wah, Information Systems Manager; Faraq
Yahiya, Operations Director; Faris Salahudeen, Special Projects Manager; Richard Chitrakar, Sports & Events Manager
An Eventful Year
The year began on a high note with the official launch of the NUSS 50 th Anniversary
Commemorative book, True Passion: NUSS Fifty Years and On by His Excellency
S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore, on 16 January 2006. Chronicling
the NUSS history, the commemorative book served as a timely reminder that passion
forms the bedrock of the Society and resonates the NUSS mission statement.
NUSS: The Foremost Graduate Society
For NUSS, the year under review was characterised by bold new moves, forwardthinking
and long-term planning.
The Management Committee and senior management staff of the Secretariat joined
hands in a strategic planning exercise to chart the direction of the Society for the
next five years.
In a conscious effort to prepare the Society
to meet future challenges and to achieve
its objectives of growing membership,
seeking global connections and
expanding physical infrastructure, the
Management Committee restructured
the Secretariat and placed at its helm a
Chief Executive Officer, Ms Clara S Lee.
Understanding that members form the
lifeline of the Society, bold new steps were
taken to attract and retain members while
adding value to the NUSS membership.
Transferability of membership, a new
category of Corporate Members, a oneyear
reduction in entrance fees due to
the redevelopment of Kent Ridge Guild
House as well as a lower entrance fee
for graduates joining the Society within
three years of obtaining their first degree
were proposed and carried at the General
Meeting on 2 March 2006.

Dinner with the NUS Chancellor and Pro-Chancellors
A proactive membership marketing campaign, The Super Deal, was also launched
in October 2006 to attract graduates to join NUSS and reward existing members for
referring their friends and family.
Leading intellectual discourse on matters of national interests, NUSS organised two
political dialogue sessions – ‘The General Elections: Does Singapore Have a Choice?’
in April 2006 and ‘The General Elections: Post Mortem’ in May 2006. Well-represented
by the local political parties and attended by NUSS members and their guests, the
dialogue sessions served as a neutral platform for constructive debate and insightful
observations on the evolving political landscape of Singapore.
Partnering our Alma Mater
Sharing in the NUS centennial celebrations, the Society co-organised the NUS-
NUSS Centennial Golf Challenge, which successfully created the first-ever Guinness
World Record for the most number of golfers teeing off simultaneously at a
single day event. The island-wide tournament, graced by
His Excellency President S R Nathan, roped in the support of
13 major golf clubs in Singapore and the participation of some
1,700 NUS alumni, friends and distinguished guests.
A collaborative effort between NUS and NUSS to foster
greater alumni interaction and encourage a sense of
belonging amongst graduates, the Alumni Complex will
be an architectural landmark envisioned to be a ‘Home
on Campus’ for graduates past, present and future. The
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Alumni Complex
was held on 8 May 2006 and officiated by Dr Tony Tan,
Chairman of the National Research Foundation and longstanding
NUSS member. Marking the start of the physical
construction of the Alumni Complex, the event also
symbolised a new chapter in the University’s continuing
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Dr Tony Tan breaks ground for the new Alumni Complex
The NUS-NUSS Centennial Golf
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Artist’s impression of the redeveloped Kent Ridge Guild House
Supporting the local arts scene
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efforts to connect with its 160,000-strong alumni by joining hands with its largest
alumni body, NUSS.
As NUS’ oldest and largest organised alumni body, the Society strives to achieve this
common goal of inculcating a sense of belonging among graduates by hosting annual
‘NUSS New Alumni Dinners’ in conjunction with the University’s commencement
ceremonies. The year under review was no exception as NUSS hosted a dinner party
at Suntec City Guild House for the NUS Class of 2006 on 22 July.
The Society also rallied around the University’s fundraising efforts by encouraging
members to support the NUS Annual Giving 2006 – a meaningful campaign to
provide financial assistance to needy undergraduates.
With landmark events like the NUS-NUSS Centennial Golf Challenge, notable
developments like the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Alumni Complex and
lasting traditions like the NUSS New Alumni Dinner, the year 2006 witnessed the
strengthening of the symbiotic relationship and close-knit bond that the Society
shares with NUS.
Giving Back to the Community
Steadfast in its philosophy of
contributing to the community,
NUSS has supported the local
arts scene, lent a helping hand to
the less privileged and nurtured
young minds in 2006.
A loyal supporter of the Singapore
Lyric Opera (SLO), the Society
gave generously in support of its
Celebrities Concert in November
2006 and co-presented the
production of All That Jazz in
December 2006. In recognition,
the National Arts Council
presented the Society with the
Arts Supporter Award.
Fun and games on Children’s Day
Continuing our service to society,
NUSS hosted a Chinese New
Year Festive Gathering for senior
citizens from various homes
and a fun-filled Children’s Day
Party for less privileged children. Celebrating Chinese New Year with senior citizens

Forming friendships through SMP
NUSS members also brought Christmas cheer to almost 100 children and elderly folk
through the annual Adopt a Wish programme.
The Student Mentorship Programme celebrated the completion of its eighth year in
2006 and continues to bring together NUS undergraduates and secondary school
students in a peer mentoring relationship.
Individually, NUSS members have also done the Society proud. The National Day
Awards 2006 recognised the contributions of several NUSS members in nation
building. Notably, NUSS Past President Mr Anwarul Haque and Emeritus Professor
Edwin Thumboo were respectively conferred the prestigious Public Service Medal
and Meritorious Service Medal.
Reaching Beyond Our Shores
As part of the Society’s strategic direction, steps were taken to extend NUSS’
presence and relationship building efforts beyond Singapore.
The ongoing International Outreach
Programme to Cambodia continued
into 2006 with a week-long Teacher
Training Expedition in June. This marked
the Society’s second trip there since the
inception of the programme in 2005.
Establishing relationships with graduate
associations around the world has been
an enduring aspiration of the Society. In
November 2006, a reciprocal agreement
was signed between NUSS and The
Graduate Union of the University of
Melbourne. Through the External Alumni
Relations Networking Sub-Committee,
members now enjoy reciprocity with two
graduate clubs in Australia, two in the
United States of America, and one each in
the United Kingdom and Canada. International Outreach Programme
to Cambodia: Training the trainer
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Minutes Of Annual
General Meeting
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HELD ON 28 APRIL 2006 AT 7.30 PM AT GUILD HALL, KENT RIDGE GUILD HOUSE, 9 KENT RIDGE DRIVE,
SINGAPORE 119241
PRESENT:
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President Chandra Mohan K Nair Committee Members
Vice-President Johnny Tan Khoon Hui Vincent Rasa Benedict
Honorary Secretary Lai Kim Seng Monica Chung Poh Yoke (Ms)
Honorary Treasurer Wong Peng Meng Wilfred Kwok Chin Chye
Hon Asst Secretary Tan Siang Chik Neo Chia Reei (Ms)
Hon Asst Treasurer Siva S Retnam Ong Pin Sam
Edward Stanley Tay
Tong Hsien-Hui
Yip Kum Fei
The meeting was called to order at 7.30 pm by the Chairperson, Mr Chandra Mohan K Nair (Mr Mohan).
1. ATTENDANCE
1.1 140 Ordinary and 11 Associate Members attended the meeting.
2. PRELIMINARIES
2.1 Mr Mohan welcomed all members present and drew the attention of the House to the following preliminaries:
2.1.1 Article 41 (5) of the Constitution stated that Honorary, Life, Senior, Ordinary, Associate, Term and Overseas Members shall
be entitled to attend the meeting. Others present were there as observers.
2.1.2 Ordinary Members, including Honorary, Life and Senior Members who had previously been Ordinary Members, were
eligible to vote.
2.1.3 Voting by proxy was not permitted and would be conducted by ballot.
2.1.4 Members wishing to speak should address the Chairperson and identify themselves each time they spoke.
2.1.5 In accordance with Article 24 (1) of the Constitution, eight members would be elected to the Management Committee
(MC) and they would hold office until the second Annual General Meeting following their election.
2.1.6 In accordance with Article 39 (3) of the Constitution, no resolution had been proposed by any member eligible to attend
and/or vote.
2.1.7 The Society’s auditors, Mr Wong Keng Kok and Mr Ho Teck Keong from Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton, were present and
would act as scrutineers of the ballot.
2.1.8 The Society’s lawyer, Mr Anwarul Haque from Madhavan Partnership, was present.
3. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 29 APRIL 2005
3.1 The minutes were confirmed with the following amendment:
“Item 6.12 - Membership Services and Relations
Mr Gary Ong Yow Chong (OA252L) was amended to Dr Gary Ong Tang Yeow (OA174P).”

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3.2 The minutes were passed and accepted on a proposal by Mr Edmund Tan Peng Yew (TA178R) and seconded by Mr Harry
Chan Keng Howe (C0067L).
4. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 9 NOVEMBER 2005
4.1 The minutes were passed and accepted on a proposal by Mr GS Rengarajoo (GA135G) and seconded by Mr Teo Chin Tuan
(T0784D).
5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 29 APRIL 2005
5.1 DISCUSSION ON MATTERS ARISING
5.1.1 CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
5.1.2 Mr Donald Wyatt (Mr Wyatt) (W0818S) informed that a new resolution to amend Article 12 of the Constitution proposed
by the Senior Circle was notified to the Honorary Secretary less than fourteen days before the Annual General Meeting.
As such, the proposal to create a new membership category of Veteran Members would be raised only as an item for
discussion during the meeting.
5.1.3 Addressing this proposal, Mr Mohan explained that the MC had reviewed the suggestion and was of the view that the
existing Life and Senior membership categories cover adequately the parameters proposed for Veteran membership.
5.1.4 To this, Ms Jenny Soh (SA268C) requested clarification on how Life and Senior membership “cover adequately the
parameters proposed for Veteran membership”.
5.1.5 In reply, Mr Mohan referred to Articles 7 and 8 of the Constitution on the criteria for Ordinary or Associate Members to
qualify as Senior or Life Members. He added the MC was of the view that it was not necessary to make further changes to
the Constitution on classes of membership for the time being.
5.1.6 In reply to a query from Dr Francis Pavri (Dr Pavri) (P2086A), Mr Mohan clarified that the resolution proposed an additional
class of members, the Veteran Members. Dr Pavri said while he would personally welcome the proposal, he was concerned
about the huge financial implications that could arise.
He added that the demographics showed that the Society’s membership was rapidly ageing and in the near future,
subscription income would be reduced drastically with many Ordinary or Associate Members qualifying to be Veteran
Members.
In light of this, he suggested that:
1. the MC work out the financial implications on subscription income and
2. Senior Circle members fine-tune their proposal.
5.1.7 Mr Wyatt clarified that the resolution defined a Veteran Member as an Ordinary or Associate Member who had been a
member for a continuous period of 20 years and who had attained the age of 60 years. As such, the criteria for a Veteran
Member would be different from those of a Senior or Life Member.
The rationale was to enable many Ordinary or Associate Members who would not qualify to be a Life Member on retirement
to qualify as a Veteran Member and pay a reduced monthly subscription.
He pointed out that the Society had offered many incentives to entice younger graduates to join but on the flip side, there
were 350 resignations last year.
He added that many members of the Senior Circle were also members of other clubs and the resolution was meant to
encourage them to stay with the Society.
5.1.8 Dr Rosemary Khoo Ghim Choo (Dr Khoo) (KA400R) observed that senior members were generally not heavy users of the
Club’s facilities. Rather, they tend to patronise food and beverage outlets and the fruit machine rooms, which was an
important revenue stream.
She added that the proposed Veteran Membership scheme could help to attract a new class of members and enable the
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5.1.9 Mr Robert Tay Chee Seng (Mr Tay) (T2803G) noted that some members who were younger than 60 years of age had
already been members for a continuous period of 25 years or more. This group of members would not qualify to be a
Life Member under the current Constitution.
He added that this could open a Pandora’s box of requests from members for more classes of membership in an attempt
to level the playing field.
5.1.10 Mr Mohan thanked members for their feedback and added that the incoming MC would need to consider the members’
feedback as well as the multi-faceted implications of this resolution.
He requested the Senior Circle to put across a strong case to the incoming MC.
6. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 9 NOVEMBER 2005
6.1 There were no matters arising from the minutes of the General Meeting held on 9 November 2005.
7. TO ELECT EIGHT MEMBERS TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
7.1 Mr Mohan announced that there were sixteen candidates standing for election. They were :
1. Mohan Balagopal 9. Francis Pavri (Dr)
2. Vincent Rasa Benedict 10. Jenny Soh (Ms)
3. Chua Joon Eng (Dr) 11. Teo Chin Tuan
4. Daniel Chong Boon Chin 12. Edward Stanley Tay
5. Kang Choon Seng 13. Michael Teo Swee Eng
6. Wilfred Kwok Chin Chye 14. Donald Wyatt
7. Neo Chia Reei (Ms) 15. Yee Woon Yim
8. Ong Pin Sam 16. Yip Kum Fei
7.2 Mr Mohan requested that the candidates introduce themselves within the stipulated time limit of two minutes each.
7.3 After the candidates’ presentations, Mr Mohan reminded eligible members that they should vote for a minimum of five
and a maximum of eight candidates.
Mr Mohan then announced that voting had commenced.
7.4 Mr Mohan took the opportunity to thank Dr Cheah Kim Fee (Dr Cheah) and Ms Monica Chung (Ms Chung) for their
contributions to the MC and the Society. Both were not standing for the current election. Dr Cheah had relocated to
Hong Kong.
7.5 Ms Chung thanked the MC for giving her the opportunity to serve and promised to continue to be active in sports.
8. TO RECEIVE AND, IF APPROVED, TO PASS THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2005
8.1 COMMUNITY: SPIRIT OF SERVICE & GIVING
Mr Mohan apologised for omitting to feature the four NUSS members who were presented with the Distinguished Alumni
Service Award by NUS.
He took the opportunity to congratulate Mr Harry Chan Keng Howe, Dr Chee Phui Hung, Emeritus Professor Kiang Ai Kim
and Mr Wong Ah Long and thanked them for their stellar service to the Society and their alma mater.
He remarked that the award reflected the growing symbiosis between NUS and the Society and hoped that more members
would receive the award in future.
8.2 COMMUNITY SERVICES, CULTURAL & SOCIAL
There were no comments.
8.3 CONTINUING EDUCATION
There were no comments.

8.4 DISCIPLINARY
There were no pending cases.
8.5 EXTERNAL ALUMNI RELATIONS NETWORKING
There were no comments.
8.6 FINANCE
There were no comments.
8.7 HOUSE, FOOD & BEVERAGE
There were no comments.
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8.8 MEMBERSHIP
8.8.1 Mr Harry Chan Keng Howe (Mr Chan) (C0067L) thanked Mr Mohan for his compliments and apologised that he had to
bring up the matter on the relegation of the Senior Circle so soon after.
As a founding member of NUSS, he stated that he had taken the responsibility to establish the Senior Circle Sub-Committee
about eight years ago.
The Senior Circle organised many activities of particular interest to its members only and such activities were, by and large,
not pursued by the general membership.
He thus expressed concern to read on page 48 of the Annual Report that the Senior Circle had been “subsumed” under the
Membership Sub-Committee to which it was unrelated either organically or functionally.
The demographics showed that more than a third of the Society’s members were aged 50 years and above. Against the
backdrop of a growing number of senior members, he outlined the Senior Circle’s vision to upgrade itself into an academy
of lifelong learning or elder learning with links to NUS.
8.8.2 Mr Mohan clarified that the MC had no intention to downgrade the Senior Circle when it was decided to bring the Young
Chapter and the Senior Circle under the larger umbrella of the Membership Sub-Committee.
He revealed that the MC had been concerned about the welfare of the full-time Secretariat staff as some executives
had to attend Sub-Committee meetings in the evenings and at night almost every day. To streamline the deployment
of the staff and better co-ordinate the Society’s activities and plans, the MC had tried to revamp and merge the various
Sub-Committees where appropriate.
He added that in terms of generation of activities, the MC had never stopped supporting and financing the Senior Circle.
He assured the Senior Circle that their views would be considered and the incoming MC could review this matter to make
the re-organisation more palatable to all segments of the Society.
8.8.3 Ms Mary Ng Geok Eng (Ms Ng) (N3615N) commented that the Senior Circle members did not receive administrative support
when they were organising their activities.
Mr Mohan assured her that the incoming MC will look into this matter.
8.8.4 Dr Pavri noted that many Senior Circle members were not only available during the evenings but also in the mornings
and afternoons. Meetings could be held during office hours with administrative support which would help to solve
the problem.
Dr Pavri requested the incoming MC to look into the possibility of organising non-certificate “audit” courses in conjunction
with universities for the benefit of senior members.
Mr Mohan thanked him for his feedback and said that he would bring up the matter on “audit” courses with NUS on behalf
of the MC.
Mr Chan informed that one of the objectives of the academy envisioned by the Senior Circle was to negotiate with NUS to
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8.8.5 Dr Khoo commended the work of the MC and hoped that the Senior Circle would be given a rightful and esteemed place
in NUSS.
Mr Mohan thanked her for her compliments and reiterated that the Senior Circle had always been and will continue to be
held in high esteem.
8.8.6 Mr Andrew Teo Neng Wee (Mr Teo) (TA823C) commended the Senior Circle on their vision to establish an academy.
Mr Teo felt that the shortfall of manpower at the Secretariat was not a good reason to absorb the Senior Circle into another
Sub-Committee.
In reply to Mr Teo’s enquiry on the MBA Graduate Programme, Ms Neo Chia Reei informed that NUS MBA graduates may
attend two modules offered by the MBA programme every semester (subject to seat availability) at no cost for the rest of
their lives.
Mr Mohan added that details on the MBA Graduate Programme would be posted on the Society’s website for
members’ information.
8.8.7 In response to some of the points raised by members, Mr Edward Stanley Tay (Mr Edward Tay) (TA378R) highlighted that
the Membership Sub-Committee had agreed to take care of the Young Chapter and Senior Circle Focus Groups on the
assurance by the MC that the re-organisation would not diminish the resources specifically allocated to these groups.
There was no intention to integrate or downgrade these groups.
He added that in view of the sentiments expressed by the Senior Circle members and some other members, the incoming
MC would need to re-look the issue.
He reiterated that there was no intention on the part of the MC to show disrespect to any segment or to diminish support
for either of the two focus groups.
8.8.8 After further discussion, Mr Mohan gave the assurance that the MC respected all segments of members and in particular
the Senior Circle. He reiterated that there was no intention to hurt any member or segment during the re-organisation of
the Sub-Committees.
He added that the incoming MC would certainly review the issues and there would be a positive outcome.
8.8.9 Mr Wah June Hwang (Mr Wah) (WA245R) suggested that the MC take a step back and reassess the Society’s current position.
Bearing in mind the Society’s objectives, he questioned if the focus on the recruitment of new members served, or was in
line with, these objectives.
Mr Mohan noted his comments.
8.8.10 Mr Low Siew Aik (Mr Low) (L4882A) referred to the table on membership demographics by age group on page 47 of the
Annual Report.
He extrapolated that the younger members were leaving while the older members were increasing. More than 50% of the
members were above 40 years old. He queried whether the MC was aware of this.
Mr Mohan replied that the MC was aware of this development and that many incentives were being offered to
entice younger graduates to join. The MC was also exploring the idea of a roadshow to reach out to the undergraduate
population.
He added that if every member could bring in one young member to join the Society, it would go a long way in ensuring
the Society’s long-term sustainability.
8.9 PUBLICATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
8.9.1 Mr David Ho Peng Cheong (Mr Ho) (HA223G) recalled that the MC in 2005 had appointed one Peter HL Lim to do a project
paper. As there was no mention of this in the Annual Report, he requested for an update.
Mr Mohan replied that certain events (such as the corporatisation of NUS) had overtaken that project and, in a sense, it
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In reply to Mr Ho’s query on the project cost, Mr Mohan stated that it was $30,000. $10,000 had been paid for the first
phase and a maximum of another $5,000 was due as balance payment. He added that the MC hoped to resolve the
matter with Peter Lim by paying him $2,500 or 50% of the sum due.
Mr Mohan thanked Mr Ho for raising this matter and said that it should be finalised within the next one or two weeks.
8.10 SPORTS & RECREATION
8.10.1 Mr Ho commended the Sub-Committee for doing a good job. However, he was concerned that only 1,594 members
were active in sporting activities. The figure was only 586 or 0.5% of the total membership if the 1,008 golfing members
were excluded.
He suggested that benchmarks could be set for the incoming Sub-Committee to recruit more members to participate
actively in sporting activities.
Mr Mohan said that the incoming Sub-Committee would certainly have to look at how more members could be encouraged
to embrace a healthier and active lifestyle through sports.
8.10.2 Mr Chay Wai Hong (Mr Chay) (CA641K) said he recently signed up for a personal training programme conducted at the
Society’s gymnasium and paid $900 for 10 sessions with all the money going to the personal trainer.
He pointed out that personal training programmes were popular and suggested that the Society could earn some revenue
by organising such programmes in-house.
Mr Mohan thanked Mr Chay for his suggestion and welcomed members to write in if they had any good ideas. The ideas
would be implemented if they were found to be feasible.
8.10.3 Mr Roy Tay @ Chionh Chai Chuan (Mr Roy Tay) (C2860G) agreed that fitness programmes would be a lucrative revenue
stream for the Society. He suggested appointing a Fitness Convenor who would bridge the gap and better facilitate
communication between staff and the MC.
8.10.4 Mr Francis Tan Kok Vui (Mr Tan) (TA129D) highlighted an error on page 58 of the Annual Report. The caption of the
Badminton Section photograph erroneously stated ‘NUSS Squash Section’.
8.11 The Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2005 was passed and accepted on a proposal by Ms Lim Bee Lum
(L2298J) and seconded by Mr Low Siew Aik (L4882A).
9. TO RECEIVE AND, IF APPROVED, TO PASS THE BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005
9.1 Mr Nari Lulla (Mr Lulla) (L4365P) remarked that there was an apparent conflict of interest when one of the Executive
Committee members was also serving as the Interim General Manager of the Society. This was because Executive
Committee members had the power to endorse policies of the Society while the General Manager had the authority to
hire staff.
9.1.1 Mr Mohan assured him that under the Constitution, there was no conflict of interest as Mr Lai Kim Seng (Mr Lai), the
Honorary Secretary, was only serving as the Interim General Manager on a gratis basis. Mr Lai was serving in good faith and
had made a great personal sacrifice to ensure that the Society ran smoothly until a full-time professional General Manager
could be found.
He added that the Society’s accounts were scrutinised by its external auditors to ensure that all its financial statements
were in order.
He informed that the MC had been actively looking for a General Manager and members could inform him if they knew of
any potential candidates.
9.1.2 In reply to a query from Dr Pavri, Mr Mohan confirmed that Mr Lai had been serving as Interim General Manager for the
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9.1.3 Mr Philip Antony Jeyaretnam (Mr Jeyaretnam) (JA009Z) commented that it was important to hire a person of calibre and
with experience as General Manager of the Society. A competent General Manager empowered to run a club would be
able to enhance the value of the membership, generate revenue through high usage of the club’s facilities, prevent leakage
of F&B inventories through theft etc.
He added that the MC should look at the philosophy, culture and tradition of the Society to build up a sense of loyalty and
camaraderie among its members.
Mr Mohan thanked Mr Jeyaratnam for his comments.
9.2 Mr Ho queried why the Society had Planet Fitness income of $133,806 (page 78) and expenditure of $139,708 (page 79).
9.2.1 Mr Johnny Tan Khoon Hui (Mr Johnny Tan) (T4401K) replied that the income was derived from the Planet Fitness
membership fees paid by members to the Society. The Society in turn remitted this amount to Planet Fitness.
The deficit of about $6,000 stemmed from the carry-over of previous years’ subsidies that the Society granted to members
when it moved from Orchard Guild House to Suntec City Guild House.
This subsidy has since lapsed, and the income and expenditure amounts should balance in the 2006 accounts.
9.3 In reply to Ms Yee May Pao (Ms Yee) (Y2265G) on “Net Members’ entrance fee”, Mr Johnny Tan said that the higher amount
received for 2004 was due to the successful year-long membership drive during the Society’s 50 th anniversary.
9.4 Mr Roy Tay made a statement that the Secretariat staff had only received one salary increment in the last five years.
9.4.1 Mr Lim Soo Hwee (Mr Lim) (L2939G) requested that the MC confirm or deny Mr Roy Tay’s statement above. Mr Johnny Tan
clarified that it was untrue that the Secretariat staff did not receive any salary increase in the last five years.
He added that it was true that four or five years ago, the staff did not receive any increase because the Society was not
doing well financially due to the SARS outbreak.
Since then, the Society had progressed from a fixed pay to a performance-based pay structure based on a pre-determined
formula, which was transparent to the staff.
9.5 Mr Ho requested the MC to prepare a three-year cash flow forecast to ensure the Society would have enough funds for the
redevelopment of Kent Ridge Guild House.
In response, Mr Lai presented a slide showing details of the information requested by Mr Ho.
Mr Ho also requested a five-year financial forecast to be prepared for the Annual Report so that members would be aware
of the Society’s financial position for the next five years.
Mr Mohan replied that the MC would try to provide the requested information although it would not be an easy task.
9.6 The Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2005 were passed on a proposal by
Mr David Ho Peng Cheong (HA223G) and seconded by Emeritus Professor Kiang Ai Kim (K0303N).
10. TO APPOINT AUDITORS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
10.1 Mr Jeyaretnam proposed and Emeritus Professor Kiang seconded the re-appointment of Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton as
auditors for another year.
11. TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOCIETY’S CONSTITUTION
11.1 Mr Mohan invited members to raise any issues regarding the Society.
11.2 Ms Mary Ng Geok Eng (N3615N) proposed that the Senior Circle be reinstated as an independent Sub-Committee and
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11.3 Mr Harry Chan suggested forming a long-term planning committee comprising distinguished members to lead the
Society into the future.
11.4 Emeritus Professor Kiang felt that the Society should plan to acquire its own property after so many years of leasing.
11.5 Mr Anwarul Haque (H0236M) pointed out that the “NUSS” brand name should be used independently, and not “subsumed”
under “NUS”, for any public event organised by the Society.
11.6 In response to a query by Mr Lim Soo Hwee (L2939G) regarding the election of the Society’s President by popular vote,
Mr Mohan suggested he table a fresh resolution at the next AGM. Such a resolution would require a two-third majority
to pass as it involved amending the Constitution.
11.7 Mr GS Rengarajoo (GA135G) requested that Associate Members be given two seats in the MC so that they could actively
participate in the running of the Society.
Mr Mohan commented that the right to vote and to be office bearers remain vested in Ordinary Members. Associate
Members who wished to contribute to the Society could participate in the various Sub-Committees.
Mr Mohan urged Associate Members to put up a strong case for this matter to the MC to consider.
11.8 In reply to enquiries on HR matters by Mr Andrew Teo Neng Wee (TA823C), Mr Lai replied:
1. the staff turnover of the Society had stabilised. A few years ago, it was fairly high.
2. the HR function had been delegated to the Executive Committee comprising the President, Vice-President, Honorary
Secretary and Honorary Treasurer.
11.9 There being no other matters raised, Mr Mohan declared the voting closed. He called for a recess for the votes to be
counted.
12. VOTING RESULTS
12.1 Mr Mohan declared the following candidates elected to the new Management Committee for the term 2006/2007:
1. Mohan Balagopal 5. Edward Stanley Tay
2. Vincent Rasa Benedict 6. Teo Chin Tuan
3. Ong Pin Sam 7. Yee Woon Yim
4. Francis Pavri (Dr) 8. Yip Kum Fei
12.2 Mr Mohan noted that Mr Wilfred Kwok and Ms Neo Chia Reei were not re-elected. He took the opportunity to thank
them for their contributions to the MC and the Society and hoped that they would continue to contribute to the Society
through active participation in the various Sub-Committees.
12.3 The meeting concluded at 11.15 pm with the Chairperson thanking the members for their attendance and views, and the
staff for their effort in making the meeting a successful event.
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HELD ON 2 MARCH 2006 AT 7.30 PM AT GUILD HALL, KENT RIDGE GUILD HOUSE, 9 KENT RIDGE DRIVE,
SINGAPORE 119241
PRESENT:
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President Chandra Mohan K Nair Committee Members
Vice-President Johnny Tan Khoon Hui Vincent Rasa Benedict
Honorary Secretary Lai Kim Seng Monica Chung Poh Yoke (Ms)
Honorary Treasurer Wong Peng Meng Wilfred Kwok Chin Chye
Hon Asst Secretary Tan Siang Chik Neo Chia Reei (Ms)
Hon Asst Treasurer Siva S Retnam Ong Pin Sam
Oon Tik Lee
Edward Stanley Tay
Tong Hsien-Hui
Yip Kum Fei
1. ATTENDANCE
1.1 The Chairperson, Mr Chandra Mohan K Nair (Mr Mohan), welcomed all members present and called the meeting to
order at 7.30 pm. He informed the House that the following members had registered for the meeting: 88 Ordinary and
6 Associate Members.
2. PRELIMINARIES
2.1 Mr Mohan drew the attention of the House to the following preliminaries:
2.2 Article 41 (5) of the Constitution stated that Honorary, Senior, Life, Ordinary, Associate, Term and Overseas Members shall
be entitled to attend the meeting. Others present were there as observers.
2.3 Article 41 (6) of the Constitution stated that subject to Article 33 (4), only Ordinary members and Senior or Life Members
who were previously Ordinary Members and who were present at a General Meeting shall be entitled to vote and each
such member shall be entitled to one vote.
2.4 The Society’s auditors from Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton were present and would serve as scrutineers of the ballot.
2.5 Voting would be conducted by ballot.
2.6 Members who wished to speak should first address the Chairperson and state his or her full name and membership number
for identification each time they spoke.
2.7 Members when speaking on any issue should keep to the allotted time so as to allow others an equal opportunity to speak.
Members should use the microphones stationed near the seat aisles.
2.8 The purpose of the General Meeting was to consider four resolutions; namely Resolution One on Transferability of
Membership, Resolution Two on Corporate Membership, Resolution Three on Adjustment of Entrance Fee and Resolution
Four on Entrance Fee for Graduates joining within three years of obtaining their first degree.
2.9 Members were advised to hear the arguments for and against the Resolutions before casting their votes. Members
should vote with the blue ballot form for Resolution One, the yellow ballot form for Resolution Two, the green ballot
form for Resolution Three and the pink ballot form for Resolution Four. Members should deposit the ballot forms into
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2.10 The Proposer would be invited to propose the four resolutions followed by the seconder to second the same.
2.11 Next, the Proposer would be invited to present the case to the House following which the House would discuss the
resolutions. As the resolutions were intertwined, the House would not need to focus on Resolution One first but could
discuss across the resolutions generally.
3. PROPOSER OF RESOLUTIONS
3.1 Mr Mohan invited Mr Edward Stanley Tay (Mr Tay) (TA378R) to propose the four resolutions and give his introductory
remarks.
3.2 Mr Tay proposed the following resolutions in accordance with Articles 40 (1), 41 and 26 (1) of the NUSS Constitution:
“That the Constitution of the NUSS be amended as follows:
Resolution One
By the addition of a New Article entitled Transferability of Membership
Resolution Two
By the addition of a New Article entitled Corporate Members
Resolution Three
Contingent on Resolution One being passed:
1. A discount of $1,000 off the entrance fee of $3,000 be offered to all persons who join as Ordinary Members and Associate
Members for a period of one year from the date of this resolution
2. The entrance fee be increased to $4,000 upon the commencement of operations of the new Alumni Complex
3. The entrance fee be increased to $5,000 on the first anniversary of the commencement of operations of the new
Alumni Complex
Resolution Four
That the entrance fee be $2,000 for all persons who join the Society as Ordinary Members or Associate Members
within three years from the date that they first obtain a degree which qualifies them to join as Ordinary Members or
Associate Members.”
Mr Tong Hsien-Hui (Mr Tong) (TB127V) seconded the proposed resolutions.
4. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY THE PROPOSER
4.1 Mr Tay outlined the purposes of the four resolutions:
n to introduce transferability to the categories of Ordinary Membership and Associate Membership
n to introduce Corporate Membership
n to adjust and refine the entrance fee for a period to coincide with the forthcoming renovation works at Kent Ridge
Guild House and in tandem with the commencement of operations and the first anniversary of the commencement
of operations of the new Alumni Complex
n to introduce a permanent discount for new graduates to join as Ordinary or Associate Members.
4.2 He gave an overview on the need to generate new sources of revenue by increasing the membership base for NUSS to
fund its planned development expenditure and highlighted the following points to the House:
NUSS had committed to spend a total of $34 million to upgrade Kent Ridge Guild House in two phases and to set up a Guild
House at the Bukit Timah Campus.
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Entrance fee revenue was estimated at around $600,000 yearly.
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Membership had gradually declined from 11,895 in 2002 to 11,735 currently despite the introduction of the NUSS-DBS
Platinum Card, which attracted a total of about 700 to 800 new members.
Subscription income was stable at about $6 million yearly.
About 40% of members who resigned cited that they were too busy to use the facilities or did not participate in the
activities of NUSS.
It was crucial to increase the membership base and stem the number of resignations. A study done by one of NUSS’
consultants showed that membership was elastic and would increase in tandem with a decrease in entrance fee. The crux
was to determine how much the entrance fee could be lowered to attract more new members.
To encourage existing Ordinary Members, Associate Members, Ordinary Members who had become Life Members or
Senior Members to remain, these members could transfer their membership to persons who qualified to be an Ordinary
Member or an Associate Member as set out in Article 9 and Article 10 of the Constitution respectively by paying a
prescribed transfer fee of not less than $2,000.
Transferability of membership would also encourage new graduates to join as they would be able to recoup some, if not
all, of their entrance fee should they wish to resign in future.
Transferability of membership would help to ensure that NUSS would not lose too many members during the upgrading
period of Kent Ridge Guild House. As there would be fewer facilities, some members might wish to resign to avoid paying
their monthly subscription fee.
New graduates who join as Ordinary or Associate Members within three years of obtaining their first degree would pay a
discounted entrance fee of $2,000. This would be in line with NUSS’ objective to welcome new graduates.
Contingent on Resolution One being passed, not only the new graduates but all eligible persons would be able to join as
Ordinary and Associate Members for $2,000 (a discount of $1,000 off the current entrance fee of $3,000) for a period of one
year from the date of Resolution Three. This concession would be necessary as during this period, Kent Ridge Guild House
would be undergoing upgrading works and the swimming pools and tennis courts would be demolished, resulting in
fewer facilities available for members’ use.
The entrance fee would be increased to $4,000 and $5,000 in tandem with the commencement of operations and the first
anniversary of the commencement of operations of the new Alumni Complex respectively.
Corporate membership would be introduced to generate more revenue for NUSS.
5. MEMBERS’ DISCUSSION ON THE FOUR RESOLUTIONS
5.1 Mr Mohan thanked Mr Tay for the introduction and invited the House to discuss the Resolutions.
5.2 Mr Ernest Wong Thian Yow (Mr Wong) (W0802D) raised the possibility of prolonging the instalment period for payment
of the entrance fee for new members. He added that depending on NUSS’ cash flow, certain incentives could be
introduced later to enable new members to telescope their instalment payments.
5.3 Mr Mohan noted that as many fresh graduates found it difficult to pay the entrance fee when they commenced working
during the first year after graduation, they could pay by instalments under the current instalment scheme. The current
Management Committee (MC) or incoming MC in April could consider Mr Wong’s suggestion to offer incentives to
members to pay up earlier but would not have the authority to sanction the payment of a lesser amount as the entrance
fee was fixed by the House.
5.4 Mr Wah June Hwang (WA245R) (Mr Wah) commented that the monthly subscription fee should be reduced for existing
members as they would also face the same issue of fewer facilities at Kent Ridge Guild House which was the raison d’etre
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5.5 Mr Tay replied that based on the current financial position of NUSS, the MC would not be able to consider this matter.
However, if NUSS’ finances were to improve in future due to increased membership and revenue, then future committees
could consider this matter as it appeared to enjoy the support of many members present at the meeting.
5.6 Mr Lai Kim Seng (Mr Lai) (L2353H) added that while there would be a loss of some facilities at Kent Ridge Guild House
during the upgrading period, the MC had made alternative arrangements for members to use facilities in the vicinity, such
as at the NUS Sports & Recreation Centre and the new NUS High School. In addition, Singapore Polytechnic Graduates’
Guild would allow members to use their facilities under a reciprocal arrangement.
5.7 Mr Low Siew Aik (Mr Low) (L4882A) enquired on the implementation date for the transferability of membership.
5.8 In reply, Mr Mohan stated that the proposed constitutional amendments after approval by the House would need to be
submitted to the Registrar of Societies for approval. Upon approval, they would become effective on payment of the
requisite fees to the Registrar of Societies.
5.9 Mr Low commented that if he sold his transferable golf club membership at market price to a buyer, the buyer would not
need to pay any transfer fee. He could not reconcile the need to pay a transfer fee for a transferable membership.
5.10 Mr Tay clarified that there would be a base transfer fee of $2,000. At that price, it would effectively mean that from March
2006 to March 2007, no member would be able to sell his or her membership. Beyond March 2007 and with an entrance
fee of $3,000, there would also be very little incentive for members to sell their transferable membership in the open
market.
Mr Tay said that the intention was to increase the membership to as close as the 15,000 target as possible by March 2007.
And beyond March 2007, the focus would be on the new graduates who would join at $2,000 and, as such, they would
not buy a membership from the open market. On the other hand, other graduates who did not join within three years of
graduation and who wished to join would try to buy their membership from the open market at a lower price.
Mr Tay emphasised that the entrance fee was currently capped at $5,000 because NUSS would like to welcome as many
graduates as possible into its fold. He added that while the ceiling could be raised in future, it should not go beyond say
$50,000, which would make NUSS exclusive such that other than fresh graduates, other eligible graduates who did not join
earlier would find it difficult to join and be excluded.
In reply to a further question from Mr Low, Mr Tay conceded that the transferable membership, under the current cap of
$5,000, would unlikely be sold for more than $2,000 after accounting for the $2,000 transfer fee and broker’s commission.
5.11 Mr Ernest Tan Kwan Boon (Mr Tan) (T3070G) was worried about the declining membership which was not in sync with the
growing graduate population and the improving economy in Singapore. He added that NUSS should not position itself in
the same class as some clubs and that it was important to evaluate other solutions and to focus on improving the general
membership.
5.12 Mr Mohan thanked Mr Tan for his comments and noted that while the graduate population was growing, there was
competition from other clubs and societies for membership. He emphasised that members should actively participate in
the membership drive and that if every member could each recruit one new member, the impact would be fantastic and
would go a long way to help solve NUSS’ current problems.
5.13 Dr Francis Pavri (Dr Pavri) (P2086A) was concerned that there could be some new graduate members who had no intention
to remain in NUSS but who joined because they could sell their $2,000 transferable membership later in the open market
for a profit.
5.14 Mr Tay reiterated that transferability was not intended to allow members to profiteer from selling their membership on the
open market. As mentioned earlier, no one would buy a membership for more than $5,000 and after taking into account
the transfer fee and broker’s commission, the maximum amount any member could make would be less than $1,000,
which would not be attractive. In any case, transferability would have helped to attract one more member for NUSS.
5.15 Dr Pavri highlighted that members who were 50 years and above comprised 20% of the membership while those
below 29 years comprised only 2%. He added that many undergraduates were probably not aware of the existence and
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5.16 Mr Tong agreed that there was minimal representation of young members in NUSS. The MC was being more active in
recruiting undergraduate members who were allowed to participate in NUSS’ activities and use some of the facilities
by paying a monthly subscription fee of $10. Mr Mohan added that his daughter, a first year NUS student, is an
Undergraduate Member and he would encourage all members to market the scheme to their children or relatives.
5.17 Mr Tay commented that the issues concerning the promotion of NUSS to potential members and the provision of good facilities
and activities had basically been addressed. He added that if the resolutions were approved, they would, among other things,
address the financial element which was to provide a three-year window for new graduates to join at a low fee.
5.18 Associate Professor Ann Wee (W5980J) (A/Prof Wee) said that new graduates who had to repay study loans might not have
any surplus funds to pay for a club membership for some time.
5.19 Mr Tay assured the House that the Membership Sub-Committee was monitoring this issue and could, if required, tweak
the instalment payment scheme for new graduates. He mentioned that based on his personal experience, new graduates
would have to repay their study loans within three years of graduation. Mr Mohan added that he would try to obtain the
relevant information from the University Administration and use it to fine-tune the scheme to entice more fresh graduates
to join NUSS.
5.20 Mr Donald Wyatt (Mr Wyatt) (W0818S) referred to statistics which showed that 27% of the members were 51 years and
above. He noted that in 2004 and 2005, 426 members and 350 members left NUSS respectively. He added that it would
be interesting to know what percentage of these members belonged to the 50 years and above age group. One of them
who left told him that he had no interest in NUSS. Mr Wyatt suggested that the Senior Circle should continue to exist
to encourage older members to remain. He noted that a Guild House would be set up at the Bukit Timah Campus and
requested that some thought could be given to bringing back those members who had an affiliation to that location.
5.21 Mr Mohan thanked Mr Wyatt for his observations. He pointed out that the MC would continue to promote activities for all
segments of NUSS and that the Senior Circle had been fairly active.
5.22 Ms Carol Chua Siew Gek (Ms Chua) (CA045A) said that club facilities alone would not entice graduates to join NUSS. In
line with the priority to bring in younger members, it was important to find out what kind of activities would appeal to
them and what were their priorities in life. She opined that activities like money-making seminars and entrepreneurial
talks were the way to go as many young people were planning to retire from work by 40 or younger. She said that NUSS
would need to be more dynamic, daring and innovative in its approach to recruit new members.
5.23 Mr Mohan thanked Ms Chua for her enthusiasm and invited her to join the Membership Sub-Committee. He added that
NUSS would need that kind of enthusiasm to promote itself and improve membership.
5.24 He next invited Mr David Ho, the former Chairperson of the Membership Sub-Committee, to give his comments.
5.25 Mr David Ho Peng Cheong (Mr Ho) (HA223G) noted that the salient feature of the four resolutions was not about
transferability per se but about money. He added that NUSS should be open to all graduates and with proper marketing,
it should be their club or society of choice. However, he was not sure if a new graduate would join within three years of
graduation as his or her priority would be to repay the outstanding study loan. The response might not be encouraging
even if the window period was extended to five years. He emphasised that more effort should be made to promote
NUSS to the NUS undergraduate population.
He suggested that it would be easier to raise funds to meet the $6.7 million shortfall through charging a simple conversion
fee instead of adopting the transfer fee scheme. If NUSS could convert 50% of the membership to transferable membership
at a fee of $1,000 each, it could raise $6.7 million.
On increasing the membership and revenue base, he proposed the creation of “V” (Virtual) Members. Every NUS graduate
would automatically become a free Virtual Member of NUSS. “V” Members would not be allowed to use the Society’s
facilities and would pay a small subscription fee yearly to be associated with the Society and to participate in its off-campus
activities. Every “V” Member would be eligible to apply for the NUSS-DBS Platinum Card, which would be an added incentive
for new graduates to join.
He concluded that he was offering the above new options to the MC for consideration.
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5.27 Mr Johnny Tan Khoon Hui (T4401K) said that Mr Lai and he were not sure if an upfront conversion fee of say, $1,000 to enable
a membership to be transferable would appeal to members. This suggestion would need to be considered carefully.
5.28 Mr Mohan welcomed new ideas from members on how to improve the recruitment drive. They could write or e-mail to the
MC or approach the Secretariat.
5.29 Mr Sun Wai Hoong (Mr Sun) (SA513G) mentioned that he was a new member and a new graduate. He would appreciate if
someone could shed more light on the alternative facilities to be made available to members during the period when Kent
Ridge Guild House was being upgraded and on the reduction of the entrance fee to $2,000 during this period.
5.30 In reply to Mr Sun’s enquiry, Mr Lai clarified that the swimming pools and tennis courts at Kent Ridge Guild House would
no longer be available for members’ use. To minimise the disruption, the MC had made alternative arrangements for
similar facilities to be made available to members. However, some members might find it inconvenient to go to another
location outside the Guild House.
5.31 Mr Tong added that it would be more difficult to entice potential members to join during the upgrading period when the
facilities would not be available for use at Kent Ridge Guild House. The proposed reduction in the entrance fee to $2,000
would make it easier to recruit new members during this interim period.
5.32 Mr Wyatt said he would like to speak in support Mr Ho’s suggestion to introduce a conversion fee. He mentioned that the
Singapore Recreation Club managed to raise a very large sum of money when it implemented such a scheme.
5.33 In reply, Mr Tay highlighted that the purpose of introducing transferable membership was to address the issue of declining
membership. All things being equal, the attrition rate would drop with transferable membership. The Membership Sub-
Committee believed that graduates would be enticed to join when the transfer fee and entrance fee were the same.
New graduates would join within three years of graduation at a discounted fee of $2,000.
He added that the Membership Sub-Committee did consider the introduction of a conversion fee. He was always open
to new ideas and added that members should not view the transferable membership scheme as a means to make
money. He reiterated that transferability would help to provide some form of security to members in the sense that they
could sell their membership in the transfer market and recoup some of their investment should they wish to resign in
future. For prospective members, it would be an additional incentive to join NUSS. This scheme was not intended to be
a money-raising exercise.
5.34 Mr Low suggested that the proposed transfer fee of $2,000 be reduced to $1,000 to make it more attractive for fresh
graduates to join NUSS.
5.35 Mr Tay replied that if the financial position of the Society improved in future, the transfer fee and the entrance fee for new
graduates could be reviewed and, if approved, brought down to a lower level. But as long as the entrance fee for new
graduates was $2,000, the transfer had to be $2,000 otherwise there was a risk that NUSS would not be able to attract
new members if the membership was trading at say $1,500. The three-year deadline would become irrelevant when the
transfer fee was lower than the new graduates’ joining fee. The new graduates’ joining fee would have to coincide with the
transfer fee so that NUSS would always have new members and not just members trading on the secondary market.
5.36 Mr Steven Cheong Yue Thong (Mr Cheong) (C4537B) agreed that transferability was a good option although he felt that
the $2,000 transfer fee was too high. However, he conceded that if the transfer fee was set too low, then the revenue
objective might not be met.
He added that transferability would enhance the value of the membership and would help to attract new members.
However, as long as the entrance fee was $2,000, he did not think that existing members would find it worthwhile to pay
the transfer fee of $2,000 as there would be no monetary gain. On the other hand, if the entrance fee was set too high,
new graduates would not join.
He noted that the starting salary for new graduates was comparable to that some twenty years ago although the cost of
living had increased substantially. To help new graduates to join, he suggested a scheme whereby they could join “free” but
would have to exercise the membership option within the first year. The objective was to entice them to join.
5.37 In reply, Mr Mohan informed that NUSS already had a trial membership scheme.
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5.40 Mr Tong commented that he would be brief as Mr Cheong had already dealt with the core of the transferability issue. He
added that transferability would convert the NUSS membership into an asset which could be traded. On the transfer fee
quantum, he said that it could be reviewed and changed in future subject to the approval of the House.
The objective of the second resolution on Corporate Members was to increase the membership base and to make
membership more attractive. Resolutions One and Four were drafted based on feedback from undergraduates.
He concluded that in the long-term interest of NUSS, he would urge all members to seriously consider and vote for all the
four resolutions.
5.41 Mr Chua Meng Seng (Mr Chua) (CA516K) asked whether the club facilities would be adequate if there was a good response
to the membership drive.
5.42 Mr Mohan replied that capacity was not a problem as not all members would use the facilities at the same time. Moreover,
there were three Guild Houses to cater to members’ needs.
5.43 Mr Kwek Chok Wen (Mr Kwek) (K5514G) suggested that new members who joined at $2,000 should not be allowed to trade
their membership within three years of joining to protect the interest of existing members.
5.44 Mr Mohan thanked him for the suggestion and said that it would be considered.
5.45 Mr Mohan requested members to proceed to the back of the Guild Hall to cast their votes. He reminded members to read
the instructions on the ballot forms and to deposit the completed forms into the respective ballot boxes.
6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VOTING RESULTS
6.1 Mr Mohan announced the results of the voting as follows:
1) Resolution One - A total of 86 members voted and 82.5% voted for the resolution. Resolution carried.
2) Resolution Two - A total of 85 members voted and 83.5% voted for the resolution. Resolution carried.
3) Resolution Three - A total of 84 members voted and 78.5% voted for the resolution. Resolution carried.
4) Resolution Four - A total of 84 members voted and 77.4% voted for the resolution. Resolution carried.
Mr Mohan declared all the four resolutions carried.
6.2 Mr Mohan thanked members for taking pains to debate the issues in addition to contributing suggestions, ideas and
constructive criticisms. He added that the MC would meet and discuss them, conduct a post mortem and come up with
some bold ideas too. Based on the feedback from members, he said that the MC would need to be less conservative in its
approach to promote NUSS to potential members and undergraduates.
He again encouraged all members to try to recruit one new member each.
He also thanked representatives from Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton who were present to assist in the proceedings as well as
the Secretariat staff who had done a good job in organising the meeting.
There being no other matters, the meeting ended at 9.40 pm.
Lai Kim Seng
Honorary Secretary

Report of
Management Committee
1. MEETING AND ATTENDANCE
1.1 Management Committee 2005 / 2006
(January to April 2006)
Chandra Mohan K Nair 4/4
Johnny Tan Khoon Hui 3/4
Lai Kim Seng 4/4
Wong Peng Meng 4/4
Tan Siang Chik 4/4
Siva S Retnam 4/4
Vincent Rasa Benedict 3/4
Monica Chung Poh Yoke 1/4
Wilfred Kwok Chin Chye 4/4
Neo Chia Reei 4/4
Ong Pin Sam 4/4
Oon Tik Lee 4/4
Edward S Tay 4/4
Tong Hsien-Hui 3/4
Yip Kum Fei 4/4
1.2 Management Committee 2006 / 2007
(May to December 2006)
Chandra Mohan K Nair 8/8
Johnny Tan Khoon Hui 8/8
Lai Kim Seng 7/8
Yee Woon Yim 8/8
Wong Peng Meng 8/8
Siva S Retnam 8/8
Tan Siang Chik 6/8
Mohan Balagopal 8/8
Vincent Rasa Benedict 4/8
Ong Pin Sam 8/8
Oon Tik Lee 3/8
Francis Pavri (Dr) 8/8
Edward S Tay 7/8
Teo Chin Tuan 6/8
Tong Hsien-Hui 5/8
Yip Kum Fei 7/8
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The Sub-Committees and Chairpersons under the
Management Committee 2006/2007 were as follows:
Community Services Ong Pin Sam
Continuing Education Oon Tik Lee
Cultural Francis Pavri (Dr)
Disciplinary Tan Siang Chik
External Alumni Relations Networking Mohan Balagopal
Finance Johnny Tan Khoon Hui
House, Food & Beverage Vincent Rasa Benedict
Information Technology Wong Peng Meng
Membership Edward S Tay
Publication Wong Peng Meng
Resource Panel Francis Pavri (Dr)
Sports & Recreation Siva S Retnam
Strategic Planning Chandra Mohan K Nair
3. SPECIAL PROJECT COMMITTEES
Alumni Complex Lai Kim Seng
Bukit Timah Guild House Johnny Tan Khoon Hui
Branding Tong Hsien-Hui
Fundraising Siva S Retnam
Heritage Tan Siang Chik
4. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SOCIETY
Alumni International Singapore Mohan Balagopal
Feedback Unit Francis Pavri (Dr)
People’s Association Mohan Balagopal
5. KEY DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
DURING THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
26 January 2006
n Approved four (4) resolutions to convene a General
Meeting to seek members’ approval on transferability of
membership, corporate members, changes in entrance
fee and reduction of entrance fee for new graduates
who join as members within three years of obtaining
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n Approved the replacement of four (4) fruit machines at
no additional cost to the Society.
n Approved the purchase of computers and a printer at
$15,129.
n Approved the payment of $500 commission to joint
promotion partners for each new member recruited.
n Approved a proposal to incur a total net expenditure of
$36,540 for the 2006 Members’ Social / New Members’
Nights.
n Approved the appointment of Lancer Design Pte Ltd to
design and produce the 2005 Annual Report at a cost
of $33,500.
n Approved a proposal to set up a Dance Sport Interest
Group.
23 February 2006
n Approved the Audited Financial Statements for the year
ended 31 December 2005.
n Approved a budget of $20,000 for Staff Night 2006.
n Approved the purchase of additional pieces of dance
floor at $11,000.
n Endorsed the formation of the Bukit Timah Guild House
Working Committee to oversee the development of a
new Guild House on the Bukit Timah campus.
n Approved the formation of a Tender Board to review and
approve all expenditures relating to the development of
Bukit Timah Guild House.
30 March 2006
n Approved a budget of $17,125 for the publication of the
Commentary – NUSS Academic Journal.
n Approved the revision of Ordinary and Associate
Membership entrance fee instalment plan.
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27 April 2006
n Endorsed a proposal to organise a dance group Dinner
and Dance in May 2006.
n Approved the corporate membership entrance fee at
$5,400 for three nominees and $1,800 per nominee
thereafter.
n Approved the official text of the Society’s name in Bahasa
Melayu, Tamil and Mandarin.
9 May 2006
n Endorsed the election of officer bearers for the
Management Committee 2006/2007.
n Endorsed the appointment of Executive Committee
members.
n Approved the appointment of Chairperson and Deputy
Chairperson of various Sub-Committees.
1 June 2006
n Approved the donation of computers and printers
with zero net book value to the International Outreach
Programme to Cambodia and the Salvation Army.
n Approved a proposal to allocate a total subsidy of $10,940
for the 20 th Golf Annual to be held on Friday, 21 July 2006
at the Raffles Country Club.
n Approved a budget of $27,630 for the 2006 New Alumni
Dinner.
6 July 2006
n Endorsed the proposal to engage KPMG to lead and
facilitate the development of strategic plans.
n Approved the 2006 annual salary increment.
n Approved a sum of $21,278 for the purchase of IT hardware
and software.

n Approved the disposal of old swimming pool furniture
and filtration system equipment to make way for the
construction of the Alumni Complex.
n Approved a budget of $61,600 to replace three (3) fruit
machines in Kent Ridge Guild House and one (1) fruit
machine in Adam Park Guild House.
n Approved the implementation of online membership
application.
n Approved the guidelines for sponsorship of
Commencement Night dinners organised by NUS
faculties.
n Approved the guidelines for deleting defaulters.
2 August 2006
n Approved the debt collection procedures for corporate
accounts.
n Approved the appointment of DW Design to design and
print new membership marketing brochures at a cost of
$17,090.
7 September 2006
n Approved a budget of $44,000 for the membership
promotion drive for the last quarter of 2006.
n Approved a budget of $18,308 for NUSS-PAUM Games
2006.
n Endorsed the removal of outstation and absent members
from the mailing list of The Graduate.
n Endorsed a concept plan for the establishment of an
External Membership (eMembership).
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n Endorsed the new membership brochure.
n Endorsed the proposed dress code and guideline for
prams in all Guild Houses.
2 November 2006
n Approved the award of a new contract to TTG Asia Media
Pte Ltd to publish The Graduate at $20,000 per issue, six
issues a year, for a period of two years.
n Approved a donation of $10,000 to The Singapore Lyric
Opera.
28 December 2006
n Approved the replacement of two (2) cardio machines
at Kent Ridge Guild House gymnasium at a cost not
exceeding $13,100.
n Approved a training budget of $9,275 for Customer
Service Excellence Programme organised by Integrative
Pte Ltd.
n Approved the award of contract to produce the 2006
Annual Report to Lancer Design at a cost of $29,000.
n Approved the renewal of the Society’s insurance policies
through MACS-UIB Insurance Brokers for another year.
n Endorsed the Budget for year 2007.
n Approved the guidelines on members’ privileges and
benefits programme.
n Endorsed the revised guidelines for debt collection.
n Approved the disbursement of the final tranche of
$80,000 (Singapore dollar equivalent) pledged to the
NUS Enterprise Centre in Silicon Valley.

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Chairperson
Lai Kim Seng
(NUSS Honorary Secretary)
Deputy Chairperson
Prof Yong Kwet Yew
(NUS Vice-President)
Members
Lau Kwong Chung
(NUSS Member)
Michael Ng
(Director, NUS Office of Estate & Development)
Johnny Tan Khoon Hui
(NUSS Vice-President)
Tan Swee Yong
(Senior Architect, NUS Office of Estate &
Development)
Tay Sok Kian (Ms)
(Deputy Director, NUS Office of Finance)
A/Prof Teo Choo Soo
(Director, NUS Office of Alumni Relations)
Harry Yeo
(NUSS Member)
NUSS Secretariat
Clara Lee (Ms)
(Chief Executive Officer)
Faris Salahudeen
(Special Projects Manager)
Project Manager
Fanny Chan (Ms)
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Alumni Complex
Project Committee
The Alumni Complex Project Committee comprising representatives from NUSS
and NUS was formed in February 2004 to spearhead the physical development of
the Complex.
The Complex, when completed will have three (3) distinct components:
(1) the redeveloped Kent Ridge Guild House (KRGH)
(2) the NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House (SFAH)
(3) a common courtyard linking the two buildings
The existing KRGH will be redeveloped in two phases, with Phase 1 expected to be
completed by the end of 2007 and Phase 2 to commence in the third quarter of 2007
and targeted for completion by mid-2008. This phasing of the redevelopment seeks
to minimise the disruption to the use of facilities by members.
The SFAH, which is funded by NUS, will also be ready by the end of 2007.
Significant physical progress has been achieved during the past twelve months.
Following the appointment of the main contractor, the formal groundbreaking
ceremony took place on 8 May 2006. The momentous event was officiated by
Dr Tony Tan, Chairman of the National Research Foundation and former Deputy
Prime Minister, who gamely broke ground with an excavator.
The second half of the year was filled with a flurry of construction activities and
consequent re-organisation of existing facilities. The demolition of the KRGH
swimming pools and tennis courts was completed in September 2006 and by
November 2006, piling works were also completed on schedule. Meanwhile,
alternative arrangements were made with nearby clubs to give members
continued access to these facilities. Steps have also been taken to ensure that any
unavoidable inconvenience due to the construction activities would be kept to a
minimum.
Looking ahead to 2007, the committee will be focusing on the main superstructure
works. At the same time, we have to push ahead with finalising and implementing all
the necessary requirements for the interior design works, the audiovisual system and
the new kitchens of KRGH.

Initial illustrations of the redeveloped Kent Ridge Guild House showing the
Reception Lobby and Chinese Restaurant
Featuring cosmopolitan features set amid a soaring ceiling, the lobby
exudes a warm ambience of understated elegance and luxury
Over at the SFAH, construction works have been progressing steadily and on
schedule, with emphasis being placed on getting the layout and design of the F&B
kitchen for the Faculty Club finalised and its subsequent construction aligned with
the overall main construction programme.
Upon completion, the upgraded KRGH will provide a host of new and enhanced
facilities for NUSS members’ exclusive use. At the same time, members will also have
access to the facilities in the SFAH.
The Management Committee and Secretariat would like to express their sincere
appreciation and thanks to all members for their understanding and patience as we
upgrade to offer a wider mix of facilities for members’ enjoyment.
A sampling of some new facilities in the Alumni Complex
Kent Ridge Guild House
Chinese Restaurant
Function Rooms
Bar Lounge with Outdoor Terrace
Conference Rooms
Pro-Shop
50m Swimming Pool
Children’s Pool
Three Rooftop Tennis Courts
Children’s Centre
Aerobics Room
Sports Bar
Shaw Foundation Alumni House
Hall of Fame
Heritage Gallery
Retail space and Cafes
Auditorium
Seminar and Conference Rooms
Business Centre
Reading Room
Faculty Club
Invited guests cheer on as the groundbreaking ceremony takes place
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The new Chinese Restaurant harmoniously combines modern with oriental and
offers an ideal venue to savour culinary delights with friends and associates
Dr Tony Tan officiating the
groundbreaking ceremony

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Chairperson
Johnny Tan Khoon Hui
(NUSS Vice-President)
Deputy Chairperson
Lai Kim Seng
(NUSS Honorary Secretary)
Members
Vincent Rasa Benedict
(Chairperson, House, Food & Beverage
Sub-Committee)
Kwek Chok Ming
(NUSS Member)
Lau Kwong Chung
(NUSS Member)
Leong See Yuen
(NUSS Member)
Siva S Retnam
(Chairperson, Sports & Recreation
Sub-Committee)
Teo Chin Tuan
(NUSS Management Committee Member)
Terence Wong Kong Sing
(NUSS Member)
NUSS Secretariat
Clara Lee (Ms)
(Chief Executive Officer)
Faraq Yahiya
(Operations Director)
Faris Salahudeen
(Special Projects Manager)
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ukit Timah
Guild House Project Committee
On 28 May 2005, many of our members were thrilled with a sense of homecoming
when it was revealed by our then Deputy Prime Minister Dr Tony Tan that part of
the Bukit Timah Campus (BTC) would be returned to the National University of
Singapore (NUS).
In June 2005, a meeting was held between NUSS, NUS and the National Parks
Board (NParks) to register the Society’s interest in setting up a Guild House at BTC.
During preliminary discussions, NUSS was informed that House No 2, a conservation
building, had been designated as an F&B outlet as part of NParks’ overall plan to
provide a complete dining experience for its visitors. This location could be offered
to NUSS for its proposed Guild House. Further meetings ensued and a presentation,
along with a formal proposal, was submitted to NParks in September 2005.
Location map of the proposed Bukit Timah Guild House
Proposed
BTGH
NUS
Bukit Timah
Campus
Future MRT

Upon the receipt of NParks’ in-principle approval to our proposal in October 2005, a
General Meeting was convened in November 2005 to seek approval from members
for the establishment of a Guild House at BTC. The membership strongly supported
this initiative and a Bukit Timah Guild House (BTGH) Project Committee and Tender
Board were formed in February 2006 to oversee the development.
The Project Committee’s immediate priorities were:
1) to conclude a tenancy agreement with NParks expeditiously and
2) to select and appoint consultants and a contractor to undertake the design and
construction of the Guild House
The negotiations with NParks over the terms and conditions of the tenancy
agreement took longer than originally envisaged as there were a number of rather
difficult but fundamental issues which both parties had to resolve. Most of these
have been satisfactorily settled and we are presently awaiting NParks’ clarification
on the matter that concerns the use of the adjoining outdoor space. Whilst the
negotiations may have taken longer than planned, the Management Committee
has also been mindful that the Society’s interests should not be compromised in
reaching an agreement.
Concurrently, in March 2006 the Project Committee started the selection process for
a suitable design proposal and a team of qualified consultants/contractors. After a
rigorous and intensive review process, a suitable candidate has been shortlisted and
the Committee expects to award the contract immediately after the finalisation of
the tenancy agreement with NParks.
The construction works are expected to commence approximately two months
after the signing of the tenancy agreement, as this is the anticipated timeframe
required to obtain the necessary approvals from relevant authorities for a
conservation building of this nature. Barring any unforeseen circumstances
from the relevant authorities, the works are expected to be completed within six
months of receiving the approvals. Members can therefore expect a brand new
Guild House at BTC sometime in the second half of 2007.
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Initial illustrations of the proposed BTGH showing the reception lobby, lounge bar and alfresco area
A warm and welcoming reception lobby
The alfresco area set in a natural environment
Source: RichardHO Architects
The Lounge Bar – a space to relax and socialise
Facilities & Amenities
BTGH has the distinct advantage of being nestled in the lush
greenery of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Recognising
the inherent potential of creating a unique natural dining
experience for members and guests, a facility mix has been
incorporated that will be able to take advantage of this
potential. The lower level will include a restaurant with a
modern concept and private dining rooms. There will also
be a casual alfresco area for dining with bar service. The
upper level will comprise a lounge bar, jackpot facilities and
a games room that will be able to cater to a multitude of
activities including balut, darts and bridge.
Photos of the current conservation
building (House No 2)
The building earmarked for the proposed BTGH
A view of the rear of the premises

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NUSS signs MOU with PAUM
Reciprocal arrangement with the Graduate
Union of the University of Melbourne
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NUSS Choir makes its mark in the Forbidden
City Concert Hall in Beijing, China
NUSS signs MOU with the Cambodian
Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports

Friendship between NUSS and Peking University
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Chairperson
Ong Pin Sam
Deputy Chairperson
Yip Kum Fei
Members
Tommy Ang Kok Kay
Balasupramaniam Krishna
James N Boss (Dr)
Jenny Kwa Siew Eng @ Bee (Ms)
Edmund Lim Tiong Joo
Dennis Lin Wai Man
Liu Chu Hou
Evelyn Quek Mui Gek (Ms)
Mervyn Sek Kok Chuan
Harphal Singh
Muthu Tamilselvan
Tan Chor Kerng
Tan Kin Mee
Esther Wong Fai Seok (Ms)
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Bringing festive cheer to elderly folks
Community Services
Sub-Committee
The Community Services Sub-Committee continues its efforts in promoting NUSS as
a caring Society through active involvement in the community. Reaching out to the
less privileged in Singapore and the region, the Sub-Committee spearheads events
and progammes to engage NUSS members in charity work. The Sub-Committee’s
aspiration is to create a culture of giving in NUSS and a spirit of volunteerism among
its members.
Festive charity events form the mainstay of the Sub-Committee’s community work.
The annual Chinese New Year Festive Gathering for Senior Citizens in 2006 welcomed
90 elderly folks from the Bukit Batok Home for The Aged, Henderson Senior Citizens’
Home and SACO Senior Citizens’ Home.
On Children’s Day, the Sub-Committee joined hands with the Lions Club
to host a fun-filled party complete with games, goodie bags and even a
magician for 350 eager young ones from Sunlove Marsiling and SINDA.
NUSS members truly made Christmas a season of giving when they
participated in the Sub-Committee’s ‘Adopt a Wish’ programme. They
fulfilled the wishes of the children and elderly folks from Rotary Family
Service Centre, Adventist Home for The Elders and Bo Tien Services
Society and gave them a special and meaningful Christmas in 2006.
Student Mentorship Programme (SMP)
SMP is a collaboration between NUSS, NUS, South West Community
Development Council and Students Care Service. The programme
recruits NUS undergraduates to befriend and mentor secondary school students for
a one-year cycle in a bid to create a youth-for-youth culture.
To commemorate the end of the eighth cycle of SMP, NUSS hosted an Appreciation
Night in September for the 272 participants.
SMP is currently well into its ninth cycle.

Teaching in Cambodia Gaining a deeper appreciation of nature
International Outreach Programme (IOP) to Cambodia
Carrying the IOP flag, an NUSS volunteer group set off for Phnom Penh in June 2006
for a week-long Teacher Training Expedition. Their mission was to guide and instruct
the teachers of Indradevi High School and Samaki High School in the English language
and basic computer skills.
Following the expedition, the Sub-
Committee arranged for a number of
refurbished computers, printers and
educational software that it had sourced
from generous donors to be sent to the
high schools.
Teachers of Samaki High School
With the equipment, Indradevi and
Samaki High Schools were able to set up
computer laboratories for their students.
In appreciation of the assistance they
have received under this programme,
both schools have named their computer
laboratories after NUSS.
NUSS Nature Network (N 3 )
The work of the Sub-Committee extends
beyond compassion for our community.
Nature awareness group, N 3 , engages
members in caring for our environment.
Working in tandem with organisations
such as the National Parks Board (NParks),
N 3 leads nature trails and guided walks.
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Celebrating the conclusion of the eighth cycle of SMP
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4 February Chinese New Year Festive Gathering for Senior Citizens
18 March & 29 April N 3 ’s Guided Nature Tour of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
19 March N 3 ’s Guided Nature Tour of MacRitchie Reservoir
27 & 28 May Fine Arts Exhibition
27 May & 24 June N 3 ’s Guided Tree Top Walk at MacRitchie Reservoir
11 to 17 June
15 September
International Outreach Programme to Cambodia –
Teacher Training Expedition
8 th Cycle Student Mentorship Programme Appreciation
Night
30 September N 3 ’s Guided Ubin Sensory Walk at Pulau Ubin
1 October NUSS Children’s Day Party
14 October ‘Healthy Eyes for Life’ Forum
2 December
Kent Ridge Guild House Christmas Light Up cum
“Adopt A Wish” Programme

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Chairperson
Oon Tik Lee
Deputy Chairperson
Edward S Tay
Members
Alagappan Arunasalam
Chan Lisar (Ms)
Lee Liat Yeang
Maurice Neo Choon Aik
Evelyn Quek Mui Gek (Ms)
Mervyn Sek Kok Chuan
Geoffrey Tan Hock Jin
Tong Lam Joen
Members and guests gather for the Fengshui Talk
Family bonding with kids’ activities
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Continuing Education
Sub-Committee
The Continuing Education Sub-Committee encourages lifelong learning among
NUSS members. It organises talks, seminars and workshops on a multitude of topics
to promote a spirit of self-improvement and enrichment. These events also provide
NUSS members with ample opportunities for social interaction and networking.
Informative seminars such as ‘Planning a Will’ and ‘How to Manage Your Finances’
proved popular among members. Encouraged, the Sub-Committee will continue to
pursue these areas of interests.
Mindful that many NUSS members have children, the Sub-Committee organised
a myriad of events and activities to suit both adults and children. This included a
Chess Tournament in October 2006 that proved popular with members and their
children.
The NUSS Kids’ Club
To cater specifically to the interests of members’ children, the Sub-Committee
launched the NUSS Kids’ Club in 2005. It has since attracted some 250 young
members ranging from four to 12 years of age.
The NUSS Kids’ Club seeks to create a sense of belonging for members’ children
by providing a variety of interesting and educational activities to develop their
young minds.
The NUSS Toastmasters Club
Chartered in December 2004, the NUSS Toastmasters Club provides opportunities
for members to master communication skills and the art of public speaking. At the
monthly Chapter Meetings, members build up their confidence and skills through
practice, thoughtful peer evaluations and expert pointers from veteran Toastmasters.
Over the last two years, the NUSS Toastmasters Club has grown from strength to
strength. It now has 34 members.

Summary of Events for the Year
Category Date (2006) Event
Lifestyle &
Leisure
Business, Law
& Finance
Social, Cultural
& Family
Children’s
Activities
16 February
25 February
31 March
27 May
30 May
16 September
29 October
12 November
2 December
17 January
16 February
27 February
8 March
15 March
23 March
31 May
26 June
7 July
26 September
16 November
9 February
10 April
10 to 11 June
9 August
2 September
Ad-hoc throughout
the year
Ongoing classes
Food & Thought – ‘Trends of the Food Scene 2006’
Shiseido Beauty Talk
Shiseido Beauty Talk – ‘Make Up & You’
Gourmet Specialty Coffee Appreciation Workshop
Dining Etiquette Workshop
Gourmet Specialty Coffee Appreciation Workshop II
Sally Hansen Alluring Nails Workshop
Colour Sense Workshop
Festive Make Up Techniques
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Ansoff CEO Round Table Workshop
Food & Thought – ‘Prospects of Stock Market in Singapore 2006’
Food & Thought – ‘Corporate Entrepreneurship & Industry Emergence’
Food & Thought – ‘Residential Property Prospects in Singapore 2006’
Food & Thought – ‘Who Moved my Market?’
Ansoff CEO Round Table Workshop II
Food & Thought – ‘Outsourcing: Which Services & Inputs Should We Produce
In-House?’
Food & Thought – ‘Negotiating a Job Offer’
Food & Thought – ‘Planning A Will’
Food & Thought – ‘How to Manage your Finances’
Food & Thought – ‘Business Planning for SMEs’
Fengshui Talk – Predictions for the Year of the Dog
Food & Thought – ‘Lotteries, Luck & Why Lightning Does Strike Twice’
2D1N Kelong Trip to Sibu Island
National Day Dinner Cruise
Sarang Buaya Tour
Baking Buddies
Children’s Christmas Party
Elementary Chess Workshops & Chess Competitions
Emotional Intelligence Workshop
Father’s Day Card & Gift Making Workshop
Inline Skating for Beginners
Mind & Body Workshop
NUSS Kids’ Club 1 st Anniversary Party Bash
PC Game Programming
Public Speaking & Presentation Workshop
Robotics-Space Exploration Workshop
Social Graces & Dining Etiquette Workshop
Street Magic Workshop
Super Heroes Science Lab
Soccer Clinic for Juniors
Junior Chess for Beginners
Badminton for Juniors
Tennis for Juniors
Ballet for Juniors

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Chairperson
Francis Pavri (Dr)
Deputy Chairperson
Ong Pin Sam
Members
Tommy Ang Kok Kay
Fong Poh Him (Dr)
Thomas Sim W C (Dr)
Richard Yeo Seok Kiat
A traditional Chinese opera
Lantern-making during Mid-Autumn
Festival Celebration
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Cultural
Sub-Committee
The Cultural Sub-Committee caters to the broad cultural interests of NUSS members
and encourages vibrancy in the Society’s spectrum of events and activities.
In the period under review, the Sub-Committee organised weekly Qigong lessons
for members and celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with lantern riddles and a
traditional Chinese opera performance.
NUSS Choir
A diverse group of NUSS members, bound by their common passion for music
and singing, came together to form the NUSS Choir in 1998. It has since grown in
strength, advanced in standard and matured as a cohesive choral group.
Under the baton of musical director Ms Elaine Chan, the 60-member strong choir now
performs regularly at Society functions such as the Senior Circle’s 10 th Anniversary
Dinner, Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration and Christmas Light Up.
The choir is also active outside the Society. In November, it performed at the
World Lottery Association Convention & Trade Show 2006 held at the Raffles City
Convention Centre.
Making its mark regionally, the NUSS Choir performed at Hong Kong’s Ko Shan
Theatre in September 2006 alongside two well-known Hong Kong choirs.
Movie & Book Club
Movie buffs and book lovers congregated monthly for the Movie & Book Club meetings.
Lively debates and spirited discussions unfolded as members reviewed classics like
F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Jane Austen’s Emma and Michael Ondaatie’s
The English Patient.
DATE (2006) EVENT
21 March – 6 June Weekly Qigong
3 – 9 September NUSS Choir Performance at Hong Kong’s Ko Shan Theatre
6 October Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
Christmas carolling by the NUSS Choir

Chairperson
Tan Siang Chik
Deputy Chairperson
Teo Chin Tuan
Members
Chan Lawrence
Fua Cheng Kin
Kuek Cheow Kiong
Edward Lee Jim Teck
Martin Marini
William Tan Teng Hoo
Disciplinary
Sub-Committee
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The Disciplinary Sub-Committee deals with members’ complaints in accordance
with the disciplinary processes provided in the Society’s Constitution. The
Sub-Committee advocates mediation and aims to provide an avenue for conciliation
and amicable settlement of disputes between members.
In 2006, no cases were brought before the Sub-Committee.

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Chairperson
Mohan Balagopal
Deputy Chairperson
Wong Peng Meng
Members
Bay Yew Chuan
Henry Liew Kok Keong
Wayne Maksylewich
Alvin Ong Siau Wah
Andrew Teo Neng Wee
Esther Wong Fai Seok (Ms)
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External Alumni Relations
Networking Sub-Committee
In line with the Society’s aspiration of reaching beyond our shores, the External
Alumni Relations Networking (EARN) Sub-Committee seeks to establish and
maintain links with graduate associations locally and internationally.
During the course of the year, conscious effort was made to engage several
foreign alumni bodies with a view to encourage mutual collaboration with various
alumni associations and to facilitate interaction among graduates from different
universities.
Establishing Ties: Foreign University Graduate Associations
Building on its success of linking up with three graduate bodies in year 2005, namely,
the University Club of Denver in Colorado, USA, the University Club of Pasadena,
California, USA and University Club of Montreal in Canada, the Sub-Committee
worked to establish reciprocity with three other alumni clubs in 2006.
These are:
n University House at the Australian National University, Australia
n The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne, Australia
n The University Women’s Club, London, United Kingdom
These six graduate clubs now offer NUSS members privileged access to their
facilities, including dining outlets and seminar rooms. Some of these associations
like The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne and University Women’s
Club also provide overnight accommodation at rates significantly lower than hotels
within the same area. Most of these establishments are exclusive to their members
and members of reciprocal clubs.
Members can continue to look forward to broadening their networking opportunities
globally as the Sub-Committee actively seeks potential collaborations with other
graduate associations.

A new reciprocal arrangement with the Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne
Looking Ahead
Beyond establishing reciprocal arrangements,
the Sub-Committee will also pursue potential
collaborations with local alumni groups such
as the Singapore Chapter of the University of
Western Sydney.
Concurrently, the Sub-Committee will seek to
identify areas of engagement with existing
partners such as the Imperial College Alumni
Association Singapore (ICAAS), Persatuan
Alumni Universiti Malaya (PAUM) and the
Alumni International Singapore (AIS). AIS is a
group of alumni associations, of which NUSS
was a founding member.
The Sub-Committee is committed to
establishing more links with local and overseas
alumni associations to afford NUSS members
greater networking opportunities.
Fostering interaction among graduates
The Graduate Union of University of Melbourne
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Chairperson
Johnny Tan Khoon Hui
Deputy Chairperson
Yee Woon Yim
Members
Edward Lee Jim Teck
Lim Boon Kwong
Marcus Lim Woon Chong
Dennis Lin Wai Man
Alvin Phua Chun Yen
Siva S Retnam
Tan Siang Chik
Philip Toh Kee Poon
Willy Wong Weng Kong
NUSS closed the year 2006 with a set of very positive and
encouraging financial results.
The Society’s net surplus improved from $0.01 million in year
2005 to $1.16 million in year 2006. This was due mainly to an
increase of over $0.56 million in entrance fee income from
$0.53 million in 2005 to $1.09 million in 2006. A further $0.60
million came from a 13% higher fruit machine income and a
61% increase in interest income. This was offset by a one-time
impairment loss of $0.47 million for the partial demolition of
the Kent Ridge Guild House building to make way for the
Alumni Complex. Overall, operating income recorded an
increase of 6% from $16.5 million in 2005 to $17.5 million
in 2006.
The Super Deal and Member-Get-Member recruitment
drive launched in October 2006 was a successful campaign.
It contributed 68% of the total new members who joined the
Society in the whole year.
The Society’s net F&B sales for 2006 were maintained at the level
of 2005 despite the disruption caused by the redevelopment
of Kent Ridge Guild House. F&B expenditure was lower by 5%
compared to the previous year and was largely achieved through
more effective cost management. This resulted in an overall
reduction of the F&B deficit by $0.35 million from 2005.
Banquet sales at Kent Ridge and Suntec City Guild Houses
together recorded an improvement to $1.71 million in 2006
from $1.62 million in 2005. Continued emphasis will be placed
on further developing our banquet business in 2007.
Aside from the one-time impact of the impairment loss,
operating expenditure excluding F&B, was $0.40 million lower
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Finance
Sub-Committee
than that in year 2005. This was mainly due to lower costs
incurred on repairs and maintenance expenses and donations.
The Society has implemented a new club management system
that offers integration of functions across the Society. The
project is progressing satisfactorily with an estimated spending
within the approved budget.
The Society’s financial position remains healthy with cash
reserves standing at $28.8 million or 5% higher than the
previous year. This, together with a loan facility which NUS
has agreed to provide the Society, will be more than adequate
to meet the funding needs in relation to the development of
the Alumni Complex and the new Guild House at Bukit Timah.
Notwithstanding that, it is essential that the Society continues
to build up its reserves.
Bearing in mind the importance of corporate governance,
the Finance Sub-Committee worked closely with the
Secretariat finance team to streamline processes, tighten
Standard Operating Procedures and improve inventory
control. In line with current Financial Reporting Standards,
the Society has also reviewed and changed the reporting
of F&B operations and entrance fees. For more meaningful
comparison, relevant reports relating to previous years
have also been restated.
Looking ahead, the future continues to look promising. The
Society will stay focused and continue to reinforce our business
strategies in the key areas of Members’ Satisfaction, Branding
& Membership Marketing as well as Cost Efficiencies. We will
continue to pursue ongoing enhancement projects to ensure
that the Society remains the foremost graduate society in
Singapore and beyond.

Income ($000s)
15,716
Net Operating Result ($000s)
Income / Expenditure Distribution
Other income
6.3%
2002 2003 2004 2005
(329)
Fruit machines
15.9%
(2,907)
15,070
Net members’
entrance fee
6.2%
278
Income for 2006
Food and Beverage
36.7%
Subscriptions
34.9%
16,571
2002 2003 2004 2005
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16,537
1,160
2006
17,496
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Net Operating Result Excluding Assets Write Offs ($000s)
Others
8.6%
(329)
Depreciation and
Assets Write offs
13.8%
(707)
278
2002 2003 2004 2005
Club rental
4.1%
Utilities
4.5%
Club activities
3.7%
Staff salaries
19.9%
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Repairs and
Maintenance
2.7%
Expenditure for 2006
1,630
2006
Food and Beverage
42.7%

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Chairperson
Vincent Rasa Benedict
Deputy Chairperson
Teo Chin Tuan
Members
Chan Lawrence
Chitra Devi (Ms)
Jeremy Ee Jian Wen
Joseph Hassan
Joanne Kam Huey Jiuan (Ms)
Liew Woei Chong Keith
Loke Sai Yin
Ong Pin Sam
Mervyn Sek Kok Chuan
Dinesh Singh
Gerard Tan Yue Kwong
William Tan Teng Hoo
Florence Tay Soot Ling (Ms)
Wong Peng Yew
KRGH’s Executive Chef James Aw
with his signature dish, ‘Pen Cai’
Peranakan Guest
Master Chef Jolly Wee
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Sub-Committee
The Food & Beverage (F&B) operations performed reasonably well. F&B income
for the full year across the three Guild Houses totalled $6.42 million, compared
to $6.46 million in 2005.
With the implementation of the new Information Management System, all
F&B outlets at the three Guild Houses were equipped with a new Point-of-Sale
(POS) system, reducing waiting time for members and improving overall service
rendered.
Kent Ridge Guild House (KRGH)
KRGH logged $2.95 million in overall F&B income, compared to $3.15 million in
2005.
Areas of improvement included the appointment of an experienced Chef de Cuisine,
James Wang, to manage the western cuisine kitchen and the purchase of new
equipment to enhance backend operations.
A Peranakan Food Heritage promotion was held in November 2006. Helmed by
guest Master Chef Jolly Wee, authentic
Peranakan cuisine was showcased in
Kingfisher Café and The Stamford. The
month-long promotion included a set
lunch and cooking demonstration, a
Tok Panjang buffet and an a la carte
menu. The Peranakan Food Heritage
culminated in the Bibi & Baba Theme
Night on 25 November, featuring a
sumptuous buffet spread, Peranakan
traditional costume fashion parade
and members getting together to
make the longest Nonya popiah in
NUSS’ history.
Other successful F&B events
included the annual NUSS
Karaoke Competition in May that
A Kebaya fashion show

Host GT Lye explains the
correct way to tie a sarong
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saw a full-house turnout and the regular
Social Dance Nights at the Ridge Bar.
The latter was launched in collaboration
with the Dance Committee. To better
serve members and to facilitate the dance
nights, the Ridge Bar’s parquet flooring was
upgraded.
Adam Park Guild House (APGH)
The F&B income for APGH was $0.53 million,
higher than last year’s $0.49 million. Ongoing
efforts to improve involved the addition of
new kitchen equipment.
When the highly anticipated World Cup came
around in June 2006, the Sub-Committee
launched a series of month-long promotions in conjunction with the ‘live’ screening
of football matches at the three Guild Houses.
Kicking off the season was the APGH Whisky Party, which coincided with the World
Cup opening match of Germany versus Costa Rica on 9 June. During this period,
APGH extended its operating hours on weekends to allow members to watch latenight
matches at the bar.
The Sub-Committee also ran concurrent promotions like the ‘Predict the Final Score’
contest and offered special prices on Tiger Beer.
Suntec City Guild House (SCGH)
Total food and beverage income for SCGH was $2.94 million, higher than 2005’s
$2.82 million.
Under the mentorship of SCGH’s Executive Chef William Lum,
three junior chefs scooped major awards in the bi-annual
Food & Hotel Asia competition in April 2006. Sanker A L
Krishnamoorthy, Vicky Wong and Steve Yap triumphed with
four medals – a gold, two silvers and a bronze – in various
categories.
With award-winning chefs helming the kitchen, it is little
wonder that SCGH’s The Bistro and The Terrace continue to be
popular dining venues with members.
To keep members spoilt for choice, The Bistro presented themed
promotions alongside its evergreen a la carte menu. It was a
gastronomic world tour for members as
The Bistro served up delectable cuisine
from Australia, Switzerland, Britain and
beyond.
The Terrace’s weekend barbeque buffet
continued to draw crowds, particularly
with the introduction of a two-piece stroller
band that enhanced the already pleasant
ambience. The Terrace has also become
a choice venue for companies looking to
host casual alfresco functions.
Closing the year with a bash, SCGH’s
annual Countdown Party was wellattended
by members and guests.
Dining under the stars at The Terrace
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Chairperson
Wong Peng Meng
Deputy Chairperson
Oon Tik Lee
Members
June Chan Siew Mei (Ms)
Chan Lawrence
Willy Goh Siah Khian
Mike Ng Kwai Ming
Daniel Ong Chon Tui
New Point-of-Sale System installed
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Information Technology
Sub-Committee
Information Management System
The Information Management System is being progressively implemented and is
now in its final phase. It is expected to be completed some time in the first half
of 2007. The objectives were to increase productivity, efficiency and effectiveness
within the Secretariat office as well as to increase the level of service to members.
The modules, key features and benefits of the Information Management System are
summarised as follows:
Modules Implemented
Modules Key Features/Processes
Finance
General Ledger / Cash Book
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Fixed Asset
Membership
Membership & Membership
AR
Report Writer
Import and Export functions
Automatic reversal of journal entries
Automatic un-posting of wrong journal entries
with audit trail
Processing of Accounts Receivable (AR) using
cheque reader and barcode scanner
Support laser printing for Statement of Accounts
(SOA)
Direct amendments of wrong account codes for
purchases in the Accounts Payable module
Automatic deduction of credit notes against
invoices
Electronic Asset List
Automated generation of depreciation value
Alert tool
Query tool
AR enquiry (chit-level)
Automated SOA enquiry via Internet
Membership eServices Updating of members’ information via Internet

Event Management
Booking of Events via Internet
Viewing of Calendar of Events via Internet
Facility Management Booking of Facilities via Internet
Food & Beverage (F&B)
F&B Point of Sale (POS)
Human Resource / Payroll
Modules: Implementation in Progress
Touch screen
Ability to handle magnetic swipe cards
Kitchen printers
Ease of use
Restricted access rights
Alert tool
Query tool
Time Management System and Time Attendance
Devices linking all Guild Houses
Automated overtime calculations
Leave management and electronic leave
application
Modules Key Features/Processes
Operations
Banquet
Equipment Management
Multi-Location Booking
Electronic Quotation and Event Order
Monitoring of warranty expiry
Monitoring of equipment servicing schedule
Feedback Electronic monitoring of feedback
Finance
Purchasing
F&B Cost Control
Inventory
Electronic Requisition/Market List
Electronic Purchase Order
Recipe Costing
Automated Cost Reports and real-time reporting
Linked to F&B POS
Efficient Stock Take
Electronic receipt, issues and transfers of inventory
Tracking of consumption and generation of stock
replenishment report
Moving forward, the system will be capable of handling the expected increase in
membership, events and activities in the foreseeable future.
Benefits To Members
With the implementation of the Information Management System, members are
now able to:
• View Statement of Accounts via Internet
• View details of bills charged at F&B outlets
• Update particulars via Internet
• Book Events via Internet
• Book Facilities via Internet
NUSS Website Revamp
Work on revamping the NUSS website commenced in late 2006 and is expected to
be completed in 2007. The revamp involves a new design layout as well as a Content
Management System to facilitate the updating of web information in a timely
and efficient manner. The Sub-Committee, together with the Secretariat staff, will
continue to enhance the website with more functions and capabilities to serve our
members better.
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Chairperson
Edward S Tay
Deputy Chairpersons
Tong Hsien-Hui
Francis Pavri (Dr) (Senior Circle)
Vincent Rasa Benedict (Young Chapter)
Members
Jeremy Ee Jian Wen
David Ho Peng Cheong
Kang Choon Seng
Joshua V M Kuma (Dr)
James Leow Jin Ghee
Kassandra Lim Mee Liang (Ms)
Mervyn Sek Kok Chuan
William Tan Teng Hoo
11,601
11,982
11,888
11,704
11,999
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Membership over the last five years
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Membership
Sub-Committee
Membership
It has been a productive and fruitful year for the Membership Sub-Committee,
especially in the area of membership recruitment.
The year 2006 closed on a high note with a gross total of 737 new members,
compared to 277 the previous year. This was mainly attributed to the success of a
membership recruitment campaign launched in the last quarter - The Super Deal.
The Super Deal attracted some 502 new members who received $1,000 worth of
NUSS F&B vouchers and $888 worth of other welcome gifts and privileges when
they signed up at the prevailing entrance fee of $2,000.
Existing members also participated enthusiastically in the Member-Get-Member
promotion held in tandem with The Super Deal and recommended up to 90% of
the new members. For their efforts, these existing members were rewarded with
$500 worth of NUSS F&B vouchers for each successful sign-up.
Taking a proactive approach to marketing the NUSS membership, the Sub-
Committee sought collaborations with external organisations such as the Law
Society, Singapore Dental Association and Agency for Science, Technology and
Research (A*STAR). Besides aiding in recruitment efforts, these collaborations also
increased awareness of the NUSS brand in a direct market of potential members.
Membership By Category
Membership Types Year 2006 Year 2005
Ordinary 8,589 8,525
Life Ordinary 272 240
Associate 3,082 2,880
Life Associate 28 27
Senior 15 19
Honorary 6 6
Term 2 6
Term (Senior) 5 1
Total 11,999 11,704

Promoting networking among members
Adding Value
At the General Meeting on 2 March 2006, the members
approved a new category of membership - Corporate
Members. The corporate market represents a potentially
large, less price sensitive and as yet untapped market
for NUSS. The introduction of corporate membership
can also further strengthen the Society’s connections
with the local business community.
The year also saw another key change to membership
policy – transferability of the NUSS membership at
a transfer fee of $2,000. Angled as a value-added
service, the Sub-Committee is confident that this
move will benefit inactive members.
Lifestyle activities such as social dancing continued
through the year. Targeting the general membership,
the six bi-monthly dinner and dance events that were
organised enjoyed full-house turnouts. A variety of
dance classes were also held to encourage members’
interest in social dancing.
In the year ahead, the Sub-
Committee will work on finetuning
certain membership
policies with the aim of
making NUSS a dynamic
society that keeps abreast
of the evolving needs of its
graduate members.
Membership By Discipline
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New members enjoy themselves at the New Members’ Election Night
Membership By Gender
Year 2006 Year 2005
Accountancy 949 863
Architecture 176 165
Arts & Social Sciences 2,571 2,321
Building & Estate Management 26 28
Business Administration 2,132 2,122
Dental Surgery 122 120
Engineering 1,665 1,707
Law 808 767
Medicine 421 437
Science 2,746 2,794
Others 383 380
Total 11,999 11,704
Membership By Age Group
Year 2006 Year 2005
Male 8,322 8,095
Female 3,677 3,609
Total 11,999 11,704
Membership Types Year 2006 Year 2005
21-30 738 619
31-40 3,737 3,645
41-50 4,487 4,421
51 & above 3,037 3,019
Total 11,999 11,704

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Senior Circle
Chairperson
Francis Pavri (Dr)
Deputy Chairperson
Donald Wyatt
Members
Catherine Ang Wai Hoong (Dr)
Harry Chan Keng Howe
Chua Joon Eng (Dr)
Fua Cheng Kin
Rosemary Khoo Ghim Choo (Dr)
Lim Bee Lum (Ms)
Mary Ng Geok Eng (Ms)
Jenny Soh (Ms)
Yip Kum Fei
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Senior Circle
The Senior Circle is a grouping of members who are 55 years of age and above.
It initiates and engages in activities of interest and concern to this particular
membership segment and this interest ranges from issues on ageing to lifestyle
social graces.
The Senior Circle Coffee Mornings, held every Tuesday at Kent Ridge Guild House,
continued to be a popular get-together for its members with activities such as social
bridge, short story-writing and Qigong.
In 2007, the Senior Circle intends to organise a Symposium on Positive Ageing and
a guided hike in Scotland.
Activities
Young Chapter Young Chapter
Chairperson
Vincent Rasa Benedict
Members
Chan Lisar (Ms)
Jeremy Ee Jian Wen
Henry Liew Kok Keong
Loke Sai Yin
Mervyn Sek Kok Chuan
Tong Hsien-Hui
n Visit to Bollywood Organic Farm & Khai Seng Fish Farm (27 July)
n Senior Circle 10 th Anniversary Celebration Dinner (25 August)
n Historical Chinatown Guided Tour (27 October)
n Senior Circle Coffee Mornings (every Tuesday @ KRGH)
The Young Chapter was established as a special interest group to cater to the needs
of members aged 35 years and below through events and activities, providing them
with ample networking opportunities.
Serving as the Society’s designated channel and platform for the study and
dissemination of information on undergraduate and youth issues, the Young
Chapter represents NUSS in its dealings with the NUS undergraduate population.
To welcome fresh graduates to the alumni family, the annual NUSS New Alumni
Dinner was held on 22 July 2006 at Suntec City Guild House. Gracing the event
was Mr Lee Tzu-Yang, Chairman of Shell Companies in Singapore. Approximately
100 new graduates and faculty staff attended the dinner alongside numerous
industry leaders who were invited to share their experiences with the fresh
graduates.
During the period of the Commencement ceremonies leading up to the New Alumni
Dinner 2006, close to 50 fresh graduates took up the NUSS membership.
As a close working partner of the NUS Students’ Union (NUSSU), the Young Chapter
supported NUSSU at its annual Appreciation Dinner on 13 October 2006. This
strategic collaboration increased the awareness of NUSS among the graduating
and undergraduate NUSSU members.

Chairperson
Wong Peng Meng
Deputy Chairperson
Mohan Balagopal
Members
Daniel Ong Chon Tui
Evelyn Quek Mui Gek (Ms)
Karen Ralls-Tan Hui Yang (Ms)
Tan Chung Lee (Ms)
Tan Oi Peng (Ms)
Publication
Sub-Committee
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The Publication Sub-Committee oversees the Society’s bi-monthly magazine,
The Graduate and is directly and actively involved in determining the editorial
direction and visual presentation of the magazine. It is the duty of the Sub-
Committee to ensure that the production of The Graduate is cost-effective while
remaining relevant to members.
Ever mindful that The Graduate is an all-rounded information resource for members,
the Sub-Committee strives to balance its contents on three levels – Society-related
news, intellectual and analytical articles as well as lifestyle and leisure features.
NUSS News
The February/March 2006 issue of The Graduate captured the official launch of the
NUSS commemorative book, True Passion: NUSS Fifty Years and On, as its cover story. In
the June/July issue, a double feature on the Alumni Complex was published – a report
on the Groundbreaking Ceremony in May 2006, alongside a preview of the upcoming
Alumni Complex.
In commendation of the NUSS members who were honoured with National Day
Awards in 2006, the November/December issue of The Graduate interviewed four of
the recipients for an insight into their contributions to nation building.
Staying Current
The Graduate discussed the significance of Singapore hosting the annual meetings of
the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in September 2006, and analysed
the key issues raised in ‘Banking on the Bottom Line’, the cover story of the November/
December 2006 issue.
Lifestyle
The globetrotting series, ‘Your World’, took members from the romantic city of
Florence to the charming town of Siem Reap and the mysterious unknown of ancient
Tibet. The regular ‘Talking Tech’ spread featured the latest electronic gadgets for
work and play. Homebodies benefited from articles tracking the trends in the local
property market, and interior design features with tips to create the dream home.
To renew and revitalise the magazine, the Sub-Committee has worked on several
improvements to be effected with the March/April 2007 issue of The Graduate.
Through the course of the year, the Sub-Committee has also selected a new publishing
house to manage the magazine on the Society’s behalf. The new publishing house is
charged with producing a fresh and vibrant members’ magazine.

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Chairperson
Francis Pavri (Dr)
Deputy Chairperson
Mohan Balagopal
Members
Michael Fernandez
Maurice Neo Choon Aik
Evelyn Quek Mui Gek (Ms)
Edmund Tan Peng Yew
Andrew Teo Neng Wee
Ernest Wong Thian Yow
Donald Wyatt
Political dialogues draw full-house crowds
Engaging members in topics of national interest
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Resource Panel
Sub-Committee
The Resource Panel Sub-Committee promotes a vibrant intellectual graduate Society
by engaging members on national and international issues in accordance with the
Society’s mission.
To this end, the Sub-Committee organised two successful political
dialogue sessions in conjunction with the Singapore General Elections
in April. The first session on 26 April posed the question: “Does Singapore
Have a Choice?” With representatives from most local political parties, a
very lively discussion touching on issues such as political freedom and
the evolving political landscape in Singapore took place.
Shortly after the Singapore General Elections was held, the Sub-
Committee hosted a post mortem dialogue session, again with numerous
party representatives, to discuss and analyse the results of the elections.
As an education and advisory resource for NUSS, the Sub-Committee
delves into researching issues relating to the development of NUS
and Singapore and oversees the publication of Commentary to diffuse
informed opinion.
Commentary
First published in 1968, Commentary holds the
distinction of being the oldest academic journal
in Singapore.
In 2006, the Sub-Committee spearheaded
volume 20 of Commentary: The Corporatisation
of Tertiary Education. Under the stewardship of
guest editor Emeritus Professor Edwin Thumboo,
the volume benefited from the contributions of
many local luminaries in relation to the shifting
tertiary education landscape in Singapore. This
volume is expected to be published in 2007.

Chairperson
Siva S Retnam
Deputy Chairpersons
Teo Chin Tuan
Kwek Chok Ming
Members
Steven Cheong Yue Thong
Chong Hoong Sang
Loh Hong Sai (Professor)
Oon Tik Lee
Anthony Teo Hua Wu
alut Convenor
GS Rengarajoo
adminton Convenor
Chua Hock Huat
illiards Convenor
Eric Tan Suan Woi
owling Convenor
Rae Ng Hock Chuan
ridge Convenor
Francis Pavri (Dr)
Darts Convenor
Tan Kek Ann
Floorball Convenor
Loke Sai Yin
Golf Convenor
Eddie Lee
Soccer Convenor
Yap Ning Jee
Squash Convenor
Chua Hwee Woon
Table Tennis Convenor
Wong Hoe Sang
Tennis Convenor
Johnny Quah Seng Huat
Weiqi Convenor
Tony Ooi Yan Tong
Sports and Recreation
Sub-Committee
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The year 2006 was a busy one for the Sports and Recreation (S&R) Sub-Committee.
Aside from hosting and participating in major sporting events like the NUS-NUSS
Centennial Golf Challenge and annual NUSS-PAUM Games, the Sub-Committee also
spearheaded the creation of three new sports sections – Floorball, Table Tennis and
Running Club.
The redevelopment of Kent Ridge Guild House in tandem with the construction
of the Alumni House saw the removal of popular sporting facilities like the tennis
courts and swimming pools. To minimise disruption to members’ enjoyment of these
facilities, the Sub-Committee made alternative arrangements with organisations
in the vicinity, including NUS Sports and Recreation Centre, NUS High School and
Singapore Polytechnic Graduates’ Guild.
Section Fee Paying/ Non-Fee Paying No. of Members
Badminton Non-Fee Paying 60
Balut Non-Fee Paying 27
Billiards Fee-Paying 28
Bowling Fee-Paying 61
Bridge Fee-Paying 39
Darts Non-Fee Paying 14
Floorball Non-Fee Paying 20
Golf Fee Paying 1,001
Running Club Non-Fee Paying 19
Soccer Non-Fee Paying 59
Squash Fee Paying 40
Table Tennis Non-Fee Paying 6
Tennis Fee Paying 193
Weiqi Fee Paying 16
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Representatives from participating clubs launching the NUS-NUSS Centennial Golf Challenge
Results of the NUSS-PAUM Games
Game NUSS PAUM
Badminton 4 3
Billiards 2 3
Bowling 8 2
Golf 2 8
Soccer 1 2
Squash 2 3
Table Tennis 2 5
Tennis 2 5
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The Badminton Section
From left, Mr Yatiman Yusof, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Prof Teo Choo Soo and
Mr Kwek Chok Ming toasting the success of the Golf Challenge
NUS-NUSS Centennial Golf Challenge
19 February 2006 was a day to remember. More than 1,700 golfers teed off across
14 golf courses in Singapore in the NUS-NUSS Centennial Golf Challenge. The event
established the first-ever Guinness World Record for the most number of participants
teeing off simultaneously at a one-day golf event.
A collaborative effort between NUS and NUSS, the Centennial Golf Challenge was
organised to commemorate the University’s 100 th anniversary.
In the driver’s seat of the event was Deputy Chairperson of the NUSS S&R Sub-
Committee, Mr Kwek Chok Ming, who doubled up as the Chairperson of the Centennial
Golf Challenge Organising Committee. The Sub-Committee rallied support for the
event by encouraging participation from members, actively sought sponsorships and
co-ordinated the logistical arrangements with all the participating clubs.
NUSS-PAUM Games
In September 2006, the Sub-Committee gathered 85 participants for the 21 st NUSS-
PAUM Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The annual Games mark a longstanding
relationship between the Society and the Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya (PAUM)
that began in 1984.
Participants contested in eight major sporting events – golf, soccer, squash, badminton,
table tennis, bowling, billiards and tennis. After bouts of keen competition, PAUM
bagged the coveted Challenge Trophy with a final result of six to two.
Badminton
The Badminton section participated in several competitions over the course of the
year, honing their skills in the 2 nd Singapore Swimming Club Interclub League and
Cheers Badminton Tournament. The section also formed a team to take part in the
NUSS-PAUM Games in September 2006 and successfully
edged out the competition four to three.
Efforts to recruit more section members continued and
proved quite successful. The section had to start a new
badminton practice session on Wednesday evenings to
cater to the increased demand from its members.
Balut
The Balut section did NUSS proud when it brought home
the Interclub Balut Championship 2006 title after a 16year
hiatus. The section hopes the win will be a morale
booster for its members and encourage more members
to take up Balut.

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In October 2006, the section also
fielded a team to represent NUSS at
the 26 th STC Interport Balut in Kudat,
Sabah. The team, comprising Darshan
Singh, Lim Kah Lok, Vincent Rasa
Benedict and GS Rengarajoo, played the
eight-round tournament against 27 other
teams from Singapore and Malaysia.
As the year came to a close, the results of the Balut Ladder – a ranking system based
on the score of the best of ten games – were revealed.
Billiards
Tournaments formed the highlight of the year for the Billiards
section. The NUSS Closed Billiards and Snooker Tournament 2006
was conducted over a period of three weeks spanning October
and November, and offered enthusiasts the opportunity to pit
their skills against one another.
The Billiards section also participated in the National Snooker
League in December 2006, competing against six opposing
teams.
Bowling
The Bowling section organised a series of monthly bowling
competitions at various bowling centres, culminating in the
Year-end Bowling Masters Competition held at Westwood Bowl
on 19 November 2006. At the NUSS-PAUM Games, a strong
team of eight competitive bowlers led by Chong Hoong Sang
did the Society proud when they bowled over the Malaysian
side with a final score of eight to two.
To foster stronger bonds and greater fellowship amongst NUSS
bowlers, the section successfully organised and hosted its own
Mixed Trios League at Pocket Bowl on Friday evenings from
17 February to 5 May 2006. A total of 36 avid bowlers in five
teams battled it out with one another in an intense two-round
league of friendly bowling.
Bridge
The Bridge section hosted two major in-house events in 2006
– the Lunar New Year Ang Bao Pairs in February and the NUSS
Intercollege Bridge Tournament in July. The latter saw teams
from NUSS and NUS competing in the Open category as well as
participants from Catholic Junior College, Hwa Chong Institution,
Raffles Junior College and Victoria Junior College competing in
the Junior College category.
The section joined numerous external tournaments such as
the 20 th Interclub Bridge League and Easter Congress, both
organised by the Singapore Contract Bridge Association.
Teams were also fielded to participate in the Chinese
Swimming Club’s Premier Bridge League from March to May
2006.
Darts
In May 2006, the Darts section hosted and won the annual
Darts Triangular against Serangoon Gardens Country Club
and Singapore Cricket Club. Section members also participated
in the Singapore Darts Association League from March to
November and the NUSS 8 th Darts Open in November 2006.
Balut Ladder 2006
Ranking Section
Member
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The NUSS Closed Billiards and Snooker Tournament 2006
Event Champion 1 st Runner-Up
Billiards – 4 Ball Edwin Wang Eric Tan
Billiards – 3 Ball Edwin Wang Choo Hock Eng
NUSS Snooker Cup Kenneth Lim Eric Tan
NUSS Snooker Plate Edwin Wang Choo Hock Eng
Results of the NUSS 8 th Darts Open
Champion 1 st Runner-up
Oon Tik Lee Kevin Kwek
Score
1 GS Rengarajoo 6,040
2 Loke Sai Yin 5,986
3 Lim Kah Lok 5,955
4 Para Krishnan 5,935
5 Daniel Chong 5,908
The Bowling Section
The Darts Section

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Action-packed floorball clinics
Golfers enjoy themselves on and off the course
Soccer 7s
CUP
Champion Communication Agent FC
Land Transport Authority
First Runner-up
Staff Club Team B
Second Runner-up NUS Undertakers
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Champion NUSS Team A
First Runner-up Kowloon Club
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Floorball
From September to November 2006, the Sub-Committee collaborated with the
Singapore Floorball Association to organise three floorball clinics for members to
get acquainted with the sport. The section now has 20 members and continues to
grow steadily.
Golf
The Golf section was kept extremely busy in 2006 organising its regular monthly
medals, which brought participants from the familiar greens of Singapore, Malaysia
and Indonesia to the scenic courses of Kunming, China. These trips, together with
Golf section highlights like the Ang Pow Golf Game, Golf Annual and AGM Golf
Game enjoyed strong support from participants.
The Golf section also represented the Society at the NUSS-PAUM Games in
September 2006.
Without a doubt, the most memorable golf tournament of the year was the
NUS-NUSS Centennial Golf Challenge on 19 February 2006. Spearheaded by
the Golf section, this nationwide record-making event succeeded through the
collaborative efforts of NUS and NUSS as well as the support of participating golf
clubs and generous sponsors.
In efforts to promote the game, the section organised structured golf lessons
leading to a Proficiency Certificate and complimentary weekly lessons at Bukit
Batok Driving Range and Keppel Club Driving Range.
NUSS golfers in Kunming, China
Running Club
Since its inception in September 2006, the Running Club has organised monthly runs
around the Kent Ridge campus for its members. In the pipeline are plans to organise a
mass run for NUSS members in early 2007.
Soccer
Soccer section members remained on top of their game with 19
monthly friendlies against various social teams at the St Wilfred
soccer field and The Cage. The section also organised the Soccer
7s tournament.
Squash
The Squash section has a core of active members who meet
regularly on Monday and Thursday evenings for section games.
In 2006, they had two friendly games, one with West Coast
Recreation Club and the other one with NUS. Internally, the
section had an AGM game and a post Christmas game to close
the year.

Table Tennis
The Sub-Committee established the Table Tennis section to cater
to the broader sporting needs of NUSS members. Aside from
participating in recreational sessions, section members also
competed in the NUSS-PAUM Games.
Tennis
The Tennis section kept a full calendar in 2006 by participating
in external tournaments such as the Interclub Singles League,
Interclub Doubles Knockout and Interclub Doubles League. The
section also played at the Singapore Swimming Club’s 7 th
Invitational Tennis Tournament in February, hosted a friendly
match with Swiss Club in March, played in a friendly match
hosted by Tanglin Club in September and another friendly
at the clay courts of Batu Pahat on the way back from the
NUSS-PAUM Games.
In June, to mark the demolition of the tennis courts at Kent Ridge
Guild House, a farewell bash was held (with a tie-break shoot out)
that lasted till midnight.
In addition to participating in external competitions, the
first internal doubles league was held in June for section
members. Notwithstanding the lack of home courts and the
participants having to make their own court arrangements, the
section was able to attract 25 pairs for this inaugural event. All
teams, both men and ladies, were graded into five groups of five
teams each, and competed on a round robin format within their
respective groups over three months.
The winning teams of each group were:
Group 1 Adriano Ortega / Paul Wong
Group 2 Ronny Chew / James Seah
Group 3 William Lai / Winston Ng
Group 4 Chua Li Suan / Iris Chan
Group 5 Margaret Lee / Chi Ching
The NUSS Team Tennis 2006 was notably the biggest inhouse
tennis event. Attracting some 56 section members, the
tournament was held at Singapore Polytechnic on 19 November.
Competing on a round robin format, the four teams – Spalding,
Bancroft, Rossignol and Donnay – were closely contested
throughout the tournament and in the final tally, only half a
point separated the winner Team Spalding from first runner-up,
Team Rossignol.
Weiqi
The Weiqi section remained active in 2006, meeting regularly for
section games at KRGH. Efforts to attract more members to the
game of Weiqi are ongoing.
Team Spalding
Team Rossignol
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Results of Team Tennis 2006
Team Score
Champion Spalding 12
1st Runner-up Rossignol 11.5
2nd Runner-up Donnay 11
3rd Runner-up Bancroft 7
Sporting camaraderie

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NUSS family portrait
Nurturing young minds
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Welcoming fresh graduates at the New Alumni Dinner
Celebrating with new members

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Growing
Our Numbers

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Financial Statements
The National University of Singapore Society for the year ended December 00
contents
65 auditors’ report 66 balance sheet 67 income and expenditure account
68 statement of changes in members’ funds 69 cash flow statement 70 notes to the financial statements

Auditors’ report
to the members of The National University of Singapore Society
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We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The National University of Singapore Society, which comprise the
balance sheet as at 31 December 2006, and the income and expenditure account, statement of changes in members’ funds and
cash flow statement for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.
Management Committee’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Management Committee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance
with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining
internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that
are reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in
accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditors
consider internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies
used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Management Committee, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements are properly drawn up in accordance with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards
and so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Society as at 31 December 2006 and the results, changes in
members’ funds and cash flows of the Society for the financial year then ended on that date.
Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton
Certified Public Accountants
Singapore, 1 March 2007

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Balance sheet
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Chandra Mohan K Nair Yee Woon Yim
President Honorary Treasurer
Dated : 1 March 2007
The annexed notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with these financial statements.
31 December 2006 31 December 2005
Note $ $
Assets
Non–Current
Property and equipment 3 10,385,151 10,340,470
Term deposit 4 – 5,000,000
10,385,151 15,340,470
Current
Term deposit 4 5,000,000 –
Inventories, at cost 5 183,041 232,032
Amounts due from members 6 3,021,184 3,047,643
Sundry receivables 7 1,198,192 1,186,678
Cash and cash equivalents 8 23,771,392 22,282,844
33,173,809 26,749,197
Total assets 43,558,960 42,089,667
Members’ Funds
Accumulated Fund 18,309,791 8,464,722
Development Fund 20,811,597 21,539,837
Fixed Assets Fund – 7,956,562
39,121,388 37,961,121
Liabilities
Current
Members’ deposits 1,355,678 1,412,318
Creditors and accruals 9 2,955,653 2,716,228
Provision for tax 126,241 –
4,437,572 4,128,546
Total members’ funds and liabilities 43,558,960 42,089,667

Income and expenditure account
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The annexed notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with these financial statements.
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Year ended Year ended
31 December 2006 31 December 2005
Note $ $
Income
Food and beverage income 6,424,128 6,463,880
Subscriptions 6,096,958 6,219,859
Net members’ entrance fee 10 1,091,632 526,420
Net revenue from fruit machines 2,773,618 2,447,154
Sundry income 11 423,327 453,086
Interest income 686,071 427,047
17,495,734 16,537,446
Expenditure
Food and beverage expenditure (6,929,120) (7,318,836)
Club activities 12 (591,973) (772,836)
Administration and general operating expenditure 12 (8,218,245) (8,443,786)
Impairment on clubhouse building 3 (469,888) –
Surplus of income over expenditure before taxation 1,286,508 1,988
Taxation 13 (126,241) 7,278
Surplus of income over expenditure after
taxation transferred to Accumulated Fund 1,160,267 9,266

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Statement of changes in members’ funds
Accumulated Development Fixed Property
Fund Fund Assets Maintenance
Fund Fund Total
$ $ $ $ $
Balance at 1 January 2005 7,482,626 20,833,889 9,223,373 411,967 37,951,855
Surplus of income over
expenditure after taxation 9,266 – – – 9,266
Transfer to Development
Fund (Note 14) (705,948) 705,948 – – –
Transfer from Fixed Assets
Fund (Note 15) 1,266,811 – (1,266,811) – –
Transfer from Property
Maintenance Fund 411,967 – – (411,967) –
Balance at 31 December 2005 8,464,722 21,539,837 7,956,562 – 37,961,121
Surplus of income over
expenditure after taxation 1,160,267 – – – 1,160,267
Transfer to Development
Fund (Note 14) 728,240 (728,240) – – –
Transfer from Fixed Assets
Fund (Note 15) 7,956,562 - (7,956,562) – –
Balance at 31 December 2006 18,309,791 20,811,597 – – 39,121,388
The annexed notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with these financial statements.

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The annexed notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with these financial statements.
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Year ended Year ended
31 December 2006 31 December 2005
Note $ $
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Surplus of income over expenditure before taxation 1,286,508 1,988
Adjustments for:
Bad debts written off – members 112,683 –
Loss on disposal of property and equipment – 7,402
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,775,022 1,595,215
Impairment on clubhouse building 469,888 –
Interest income from autosave accounts and
fixed deposits (686,071) (427,047)
Payment to NUS as part of pledge – 156,929
Allowance for doubtful receivables of
members’ account 32,782 175,317
Operating cash flows before working capital changes 2,990,812 1,509,804
Decrease/(increase) in inventories 48,991 (30,916)
(Increase)/decrease in amounts due from members (119,006) 194,960
Decrease/(increase) in sundry receivables 25,567 (106,071)
Decrease in members’ deposits (56,640) (51,472)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors and accruals 370,245 (4,592)
Cash generated from operations 3,259,969 1,511,713
Interest received from autosave accounts and
fixed deposits 173,050 96,412
Income tax paid – (5,341)
Net cash generated from operating activities 3,433,019 1,602,784
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceed from disposal of property and equipment – 4,598
Purchase of property and equipment (2,420,411) (809,008)
Interest received from fixed and term deposits 475,940 294,359
Payment to NUS as part of pledge – (156,929)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,944,471) (666,980)
Cash Flows from Financing Activity
Decrease/(increase) in fixed deposits pledged – (24,000)
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activity – (24,000)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,488,548 911,804
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 22,170,614 21,258,810
Cash and cash equivalents at end 8 23,659,162 22,170,614

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Notes to the financial statements
1 General information
The financial statements of The National University of Singapore Society for the year ended 31 December 2006 were
authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Management Committee on 1 March 2007.
The Society is registered under the Societies Act and is domiciled in the Republic of Singapore.
The registered office of the Society is located at Kent Ridge Guild House, 9 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119241.
The principal activities of the Society are to provide club facilities and to organise social, recreational and intellectual activities
for its members.
2 Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Singapore Financial
Reporting Standards (“FRS”) including related Interpretations promulgated by the Council on Corporate Disclosure and
Governance (“CCDG”).
On 1 January 2006, the Society adopted the new or revised FRS and INT FRS that are mandatory for application on that date.
This includes the following FRS and INT FRS, which are relevant to the Society as a single entity:
FRS 19 (Amendment) Employee Benefits
FRS 21 (Amendment) The Effect of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates
FRS 32 (Amendment) Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation
FRS 39 (Amendment) Financial Guarantee Contracts
INT FRS 104 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease
The adoption of the above FRS and INT FRS did not result in any significant changes to the Society’s accounting policies.
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following FRSs and INT FRSs were issued but not yet effective:
FRS 1 (Amendment) Amendments Relating to Capital Disclosures
FRS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation
FRS 40 Investment Property
FRS 107 Financial Instruments: Disclosures
INT FRS 107 Applying the Restatement Approach under FRS 29 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary
Economies
INT FRS 108 Scope of FRS 102
INT FRS 109 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives
INT FRS 110 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment
The Management Committee does not anticipate that the adoption of these FRSs and INT FRSs in the initial period of
application will have a material impact on the financial statements of the Society.

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2 Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d)
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Significant accounting estimates and judgements
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with FRS requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the financial year. Although these estimates are
based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may differ from those estimates.
Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of the Society are measured using the currency that best reflects the economic
substance of the underlying events and circumstances relevant to the Society (“the functional currency”). The financial
statements of the Society are presented in Singapore dollars, which is also the functional currency of the Society.
Property and equipment and depreciation
Properties and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses, with the exception
of assets under construction-in-progress which are stated at cost plus other directly related expenses including interest
expense. The cost of an asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to working
condition for its intended use. Expenditure for additions, improvements and renewals is capitalised and expenditure for
maintenance and repairs is charged to the income and expenditure account. When assets are sold or retired, their cost and
accumulated depreciation are removed from the financial statements and any gains or loss resulting from their disposal is
included in the income and expenditure account.
Dismantlement, removal or restoration costs are included as part of the cost of property, plant and equipment if the
obligation for dismantlement, removal or restoration is incurred as a consequence of acquiring or using the asset. Cost
may also include transfers from equity of any gains/losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases
of property, plant and equipment.
Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method to write off the cost of assets over their estimated useful lives.
The annual rates of depreciation are as follows:
Kent Ridge - old building 3 1 /3% (over original lease period)
Kent Ridge - new building 5% (over remaining lease period)
Suntec City premises 16 2 /3% (over total lease period)
Furniture, fittings and equipment 33 1 /3%
Fruit machines 25%
Kitchen equipment 20%
Office equipment 10%
Computers 33 1 /3%
Motor vehicles 20%
Tools and equipment 20%
Fitness equipment 33 1 /3%
The carrying amounts of property and equipment are reviewed yearly in order to assess whether their carrying amounts need
to be written down to recoverable amounts. Recoverable amount is defined as the higher of value in use and net selling price.

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Notes to the financial statements
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d)
Inventories
Inventories, which comprise principally bar and consumable food stocks, are stated at cost. Cost is determined on a first-in
first-out basis.
Financial assets
The Society classifies its financial assets, other than hedging instruments, into the following categories: financial assets at
fair value through profit or loss, held-to-maturity investments, loans and receivables and available-for-sale financial assets.
Financial assets are assigned to the different categories by Management Committee on initial recognition, depending on the
purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. The designation of financial assets is re-evaluated and classification
may be changed at the reporting date. All financial assets are recognised on their trade date – the date on which the
Society commits to purchase or sell the assets. Financial assets are initially recognised at fair value, plus directly attributable
transaction costs except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, which are recognised at fair value.
Derecognition of financial instruments occurs when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments expire or are
transferred and substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred. An assessment for impairment
is undertaken at least at each balance sheet date whether or not there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group
of financial assets is impaired.
Non-compounding interest and other cash flows resulting from holding financial assets are recognised in income and
expenditure account when received, regardless of how the related carrying amount of financial assets is measured.
Held-to-maturity investments
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and a fixed date
of maturity that the Society has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Held-to-maturity investments are
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. In addition, if there is objective evidence that
the investment has been impaired, the financial asset is measured at the present value of estimated cash flows. Any changes
to the carrying amount of the investment are recognised in income and expenditure account. Any reversal shall not result in
a carrying amount that exceeds what the amortised cost would have been had any impairment loss not been recognised at
the date the impairment is reversed. Any reversal is recognised in the income and expenditure account.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an
active market. They arise when the Society provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of
trading the receivables. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the balance
sheet date. These are classified as non-current assets.
Loans and receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method, less provision for impairment. Any change in their value is recognised in the income and expenditure
account. Any reversal shall not result in a carrying amount that exceeds what the amortised cost would have been had
any impairment loss not been recognised at the date the impairment is reversed. Any reversal is recognised in the income
and expenditure account.

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Loans and receivables (cont’d)
Receivables are provided against when objective evidence is received that the Society will not be able to collect all amounts
due to it in accordance with the original terms of the receivables. The amount of the write-down is determined as the
difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows.
Receivables include amounts due from members and sundry receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances on hand and at bank, and fixed deposits. For the purpose of the cash flow
statement, term deposit from Development Fund is excluded as it represents non-current asset as well as fixed deposits that
are pledged to financial institutions to secure bankers’ guarantee.
Development Fund
The Development Fund is used for the development of the Society including any expenses incurred for any feasibility study
on prospective development projects of the Society. Primarily, entrance fee from members and interest income from fixed and
term deposits and its related income tax charge are transferred to this fund.
Fixed Assets Fund
The Fixed Assets Fund is accumulated from amounts transferred out of the Development Fund for the costs incurred in the
development of its clubhouses and related equipment and debited with depreciation charges.
In 2006, the Management Committee transferred the brought forward amount of $7,956,562 to the Accumulated Fund.
Financial liabilities
The Society’s financial liabilities include bank loans and overdraft and payables.
Financial liabilities are recognised when the Society become a party to the contractual agreements of the instrument. All
interest related charges are recognised as an expense in “finance costs” in the income and expenditure account.
Loans are raised for support of long term development of the Society’s operations. They are recognised initially at fair value of
proceeds received, less attributable transaction costs, if any. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans are stated at amortised
cost which is the initial fair value less any principal repayments. Interest expense, including premiums payable on settlement
or redemption and direct issue costs, are charged to income and expenditure account on an accrual basis using the effective
interest method and are added to the carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are not settled in the period
in which they arise.
Payables, which represents consideration for goods and services to be paid in the future, whether or not billed to the Society,
are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost less settlement payments.
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2 Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d)
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Society has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is
probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Employee benefits
(i) Defined contribution plan
As required by law, the Society makes contribution to the Central Provident Fund (“CPF”). CPF contribution is
recognised as compensations expense in the same period as the employment that gives rise to the contribution.
(ii) Employee leave entitlements
Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. Accrual is made for the
unconsumed leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the balance sheet date.
Impairment of assets
The carrying amounts of the assets subject to impairment are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether
there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. An
impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable
amount is defined as the higher of value in use and net selling price.
Income recognition
Income is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the members and the
amount of income and the costs of the transaction can be measured reliably. Income excludes goods and services taxes
and is arrived at after deduction of trade discounts. No income is recognised if there are significant uncertainties regarding
recovery of the consideration due, associated costs or the possible return of subscription fees.
Income from subscriptions and interest on fixed and term deposits are accounted for on a time-apportioned basis.
Income earned from fruit machines are recognised when monies are collected.
The entrance fee is recognised in full in the year in which new members are admitted.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments carried on the balance sheet include cash and cash equivalents, financial assets and financial liabilities.
The particular recognition methods adopted are disclosed in the individual policy statements associated with each item.
Disclosures on the Society’s financial risk management objectives and policies are provided in Note 18.

3 Property and equipment
Furniture,
Clubhouse building
fittings KRGH
Kent Kent Suntec City and Fruit Kitchen Office Motor Tools and Fitness Phase 1
Ridge, old Ridge, new premises equipment machines equipment equipment Computers vehicles equipment equipment in progress Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Cost
At 1 January 2005 4,412,247 11,125,546 3,430,539 1,949,103 713,393 1,271,113 144,460 630,088 62,362 137,757 167,184 57,435 24,101,227
Additions – – – 59,307 188,098 57,880 1,100 302,354 45,167 – – 155,102 809,008
Disposals – – – (97,113) (145,000) (1,310) – – (62,362) – – – (305,785)
Transfer to/(from) – – (5,108) – – – – 5,108 – – – – –
At 31 December
2005 4,412,247 11,125,546 3,425,431 1,911,297 756,491 1,327,683 145,560 937,550 45,167 137,757 167,184 212,537 24,604,450
Additions – – – 71,474 57,600 15,470 – 225,711 – – – 2,050,156 2,420,411
Costs adjustments – – (130,820) – – – – – – – – – (130,820)
Disposals – – – (4,114) (43,003) – – – – – – – (47,117)
At 31 December
2006 4,412,247 11,125,546 3,294,611 1,978,657 771,088 1,343,153 145,560 1,163,261 45,167 137,757 167,184 2,262,693 26,846,924
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
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At 1 January 2005 2,936,895 5,258,676 540,519 1,634,812 548,062 987,987 77,834 630,088 62,362 120,252 165,063 – 12,962,550
Depreciation for
the year 147,075 583,991 540,951 124,110 70,912 97,717 9,593 9,506 3,764 5,475 2,121 – 1,595,215
Disposals – – – (97,113) (133,000) (1,310) – – (62,362) – – – (293,785)
At 31 December
2005 3,083,970 5,842,667 1,081,470 1,661,809 485,974 1,084,394 87,427 639,594 3,764 125,727 167,184 – 14,263,980
Depreciation for
the year 147,075 583,992 550,935 133,526 95,881 88,702 9,649 152,013 9,033 4,216 – – 1,775,022
Impairment for the year – 469,888 – – – – – – – – – – 469,888
Disposals – – – (4,114) (43,003) – – – – – – – (47,117)
At 31 December
2006 3,231,045 6,896,547 1,632,405 1,791,221 538,852 1,173,096 97,076 791,607 12,797 129,943 167,184 – 16,461,773
Net book value
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2006 1,181,202 4,228,999 1,662,206 187,436 232,236 170,057 48,484 371,654 32,370 7,814 – 2,262,693 10,385,151
At 31 December
2005 1,328,277 5,282,879 2,343,961 249,488 270,517 243,289 58,133 297,956 41,403 12,030 – 212,537 10,340,470
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Notes to the financial statements
4 Term deposit
The term deposit comprises a deposit with DBS Bank for a period of 5 years. The term deposit matures in October 2007 and
the principal amount of $5,000,000 will be returned to the Society. The effective interest rate earned is at 1% (2005 - 2%) per
annum. The carrying amount approximates its amortised cost.
5 Inventories, at cost
2006 2005
$ $
Consumable food 70,047 76,810
Beverage 100,762 126,573
Miscellaneous 12,232 28,649
183,041 232,032
6 Amounts due from members
2006 2005
$ $
Billed receivables 1,872,832 2,084,721
Entrance fee on instalment basis not yet due for billing 1,691,415 1,473,203
3,564,247 3,557,924
Allowance for doubtful receivables (543,063) (510,281)
3,021,184 3,047,643
Analysis of allowance for doubtful receivables:
Balance at beginning 510,281 350,138
Allowance charge to Income and Expenditure account (Note 12) 32,782 175,317
Utilised - (15,174)
Balance at end 543,063 510,281
Amounts due from members are usually due within 30 days and do not bear any interest rate.
The balances are subject to credit risk exposure. The Society does not identify any specific concentrations of credit risk with
regards to the receivables as the balances resemble a large number of receivables from a large number of members.
Billed receivables include sales, subscriptions and portion of entrance fee on instalment basis billed as at year end.

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2006 2005
$ $
Deposits 667,815 705,975
Prepayments 171,670 153,425
Interest receivable 146,484 109,403
Miscellaneous 212,223 217,875
1,198,192 1,186,678
8 Cash and cash equivalents
For the purpose of cash flow statement, the year end cash and cash equivalents balances comprise the following:
2006 2005
$ $
Fixed deposits with financial institutions 20,010,360 16,466,914
Cash and bank balances 3,761,032 5,815,930
23,771,392 22,282,844
Fixed deposits pledged (112,230) (112,230)
23,659,162 22,170,614
The fixed deposits earn interest at the rates ranging from 0.627% to 3.438% (2005 - 0.25% to 2.338%) per annum. The
effective interest rate is 0.75% (2005 - 0.481%) per annum. The maturity terms of fixed deposits are less than a year.
Fixed deposits are pledged to financial institutions to secure banker’s guarantees for the operation of clubhouses.
9 Creditors and accruals
2006 2005
$ $
Trade creditors 629,662 751,627
Other creditors 167,273 165,990
Medical fund 98,627 96,086
Accrued operating expenses 2,060,091 1,702,525
2,955,653 2,716,228
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Notes to the financial statements
10 Net members’ entrance fee
2006 2005
$ $
Members’ entrance fee 1,589,570 652,280
Members’ credits/vouchers (497,938) (125,860)
1,091,632 526,420
11 Sundry income
2006 2005
$ $
Administration income 40,560 49,778
Coinafon collection 376 145
Course fees 31,531 46,148
Guest/section fees 70,370 86,418
Income from card spending 61,285 54,752
Income from penalty 100 110
Miscellaneous income 102,506 57,259
Net revenue from amusement machines 2,946 2,813
Planet Fitness income 101,512 133,806
Pool/football table income 12,141 21,857
423,327 453,086
12 Club activities, administration and general operating expenditure
2006 2005
Note $ $
Club activities
Community Services 53,714 47,574
Continuing Education (17,044) 7,218
Cultural 38,649 26,503
Publication and IT 236,260 244,839
External Alumni Relations Networking 319 485
House, Food and Beverage 17,184 22,887
Library 11,002 12,433
Membership Services and Relations 105,311 186,458
Resource Panel – 37,071
Senior Circle (2,996) 1,773
Sports and Recreation 148,746 184,564
Young Chapter 828 1,031
591,973 772,836

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Note $ $
Administration and general operating expenditure
Advertisement 37,916 17,018
Allowance for doubtful receivables of members’ accounts 6 32,782 175,317
Audit fees 13,800 12,000
Bad debts written off - members 112,683 -
Bank charges 47,064 37,178
Clubhouse rental 661,380 662,416
Computer related services 45,947 48,564
Corporate souvenir items 9,147 850
Depreciation of property and equipment 3 1,775,022 1,595,215
Donations 10,000 271,929
Legal fees 18,076 -
Loss on disposal of property and equipment - 7,402
Insurance premium 48,390 63,191
Laundry 21,965 37,317
Licence fees 27,684 33,407
Meetings and functions 72,358 63,423
Miscellaneous expenses 12,821 9,531
Office maintenance 3,388 3,570
Planet Fitness expenses 101,256 139,708
Printing and stationery 120,841 119,953
Professional fees 56,915 6,535
Property tax 112,400 112,400
Postage 97,434 119,883
Repairs and maintenance 438,004 714,404
Staff salaries, bonus and CPF 3,218,228 2,987,244
Staff welfare and uniform 263,705 261,906
Telecommunication charges 41,938 59,813
Temporary staff salaries 29,184 56,193
Transport and motor expenses 55,074 93,880
Utilities 732,843 733,539
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Notes to the financial statements
12 Club activities, administration and general operating expenditure (cont’d)
2006 2005
$ $
Staff costs comprise cost relating to:
- Key management personnel 926,037 847,685
- Other personnel 5,547,897 5,378,422
6,473,934 6,226,107
2006 2005
$ $
Included in staff costs are payments to CPF for:
- Key management personnel 224,651 213,004
- Other personnel 1,049,340 978,292
1,273,991 1,191,296
13 Taxation
2006 2005
$ $
Income and expenditure account
Current taxation 80,548 –
Under/(over) provision of current taxation in respect of prior years 45,693 (7,278)
126,241 (7,278)
Under Section 10(1)(d) and (f) of the Income Tax Act, all income of clubs and associations and other similar institutions including
management corporations, other than gross receipts on revenue account to which the 50% rule applies, shall be subjected
to tax, i.e. other sources of income, such as dividends, interest and rents are to be assessed as separate sources under their
respective Sections under the Income Tax Act. In 2006, provision for current tax payable charged against the Development
Fund and income and expenditure account respectively, have been made for total interest received of $648,990.
In 2005, there was no provision for current tax payable for the financial year as the amounts claimed for donations exceeded
the total interest received of $390,771.

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2006 2005
$ $
Transfer (to)/from Development Fund:
Net members’ entrance fee (Note 10) (1,091,632) (526,420)
Payment to NUS as part of pledge – 156,929
Interest income from fixed and term deposits (501,621) (330,635)
(1,593,253) (700,126)
Transfer from Development fund
Kent Ridge Guild House Redevelopment costs 2,262,693
Current taxation 58,800 –
Overprovision of current taxation in respect of prior years – (5,822)
2,321,493 (5,822)
Transfer from/(to) Accumulated Fund 728,240 (705,948)
15 Fixed Assets Fund
2006 2005
$ $
Transfer from Fixed Assets Fund:
Depreciation of property and equipment – 1,266,811
Transfer* 7,956,562 –
7,956,562 1,266,811
*In 2006, the Management Committee transferred the brought forward amount of $7,956,562 to the Accumulated Fund.
16 Operating leases
At the balance sheet date, the Society was committed to making the following lease rental payments for property and office
equipment under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
2006 2005
$ $
Not later than one year 542,976 538,200
Later than one year and not later than five years 1,073,400 1,598,698
Later than five years – –
1,616,376 2,136,898
The lease on the property expires in December 2009 with monthly rental payable of $44,115. The leases on the office
equipment expire in January 2008, October 2009 and October 2010 with monthly rental payable of $285, $360 and $488
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Notes to the financial statements
17 Future capital expenditure and commitments
Capital expenditure not provided for in the financial statements but approved:
2006 2005
$ $
Development of new Alumni Complex in consideration of NUS
granting to Society an extension of the current lease for a further
period of 30 years approved in GM dated 21 July 2003 5,000,000 5,000,000
Payment to NUS to-date (307,174) (307,174)
4,692,826 4,692,826
2006 2005
$ $
Capital expenditure for IT systems
approved in GM dated 12 October 2004 600,000 600,000
Capital expenditure to-date (447,997) (258,504)
152,003 341,496
Phase 1 upgrade of KRGH with new facilities to
complement the new Alumni Complex approved
in GM dated 21 July 2003 15,000,000 15,000,000
Capital expenditure to-date (2,262,693) (212,537)
12,737,307 14,787,463
Capital expenditure for KRGH:
- Phase 2 expansion of the KRGH Redevelopment of
a sum not exceeding; and 15,000,000 15,000,000
- a contingency sum for the Phase 1 (previously approved in GM dated
21 July 2003) of the KRGH Redevelopment of a sum not exceeding 2,000,000 2,000,000
approved in GM dated 9 November 2005
Capital expenditure for the purpose of setting up a guild house
at Bukit Timah Campus of a sum not exceeding approved
in GM dated 9 November 2005 2,000,000 2,000,000

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The main risks arising from the Society’s financial instruments are credit risk, interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and
liquidity risk. The Society does not use derivative and other instruments in its risk management activities. The Society does
not hold, use or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The Management Committee reviews and
agrees policies for managing each of these risks and these risks are summarised below:
Credit risk
The carrying amount due from members, other receivables, fixed/term deposits and bank balances represents the Society’s
maximum exposure to credit risk. The Society has no significant concentrations of credit risk. Cash is held with established
and reputable financial institutions.
Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
The Society’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Society’s fixed/ term deposits and
bank balances. The Society’s policy is to place surplus funds in fixed/term deposits at favourable interest rates with financial
institutions in Singapore.
Foreign currency risk
The Society’s operational activities are carried out in Singapore Dollars, which is the functional currency. All transactions
are paid for in local currency. There is no exposure to any risk arising from movements in foreign currencies exchange rates
as the company has no transactions in foreign currency.
Liquidity risk
The Society’s liquidity risk is minimal as it maintains sufficient funds to meet its committed liabilities.
19 Financial instruments
Fair value
The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities with a maturity of less than one year approximate their fair
values.
The Society does not anticipate that the carrying amounts recorded at balance sheet date for financial assets with a maturity
of more than one year to be significantly different from the values that would eventually be received.

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Five-Year
Financial Performance
INCOME
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
$ $ $ $ $
Food and beverage 6,281,633 5,510,687 6,130,913 6,463,880 6,424,128
Subscriptions 5,434,921 6,042,988 6,249,316 6,219,859 6,096,958
Net members’ entrance fee 842,212 640,215 1,033,881 526,420 1,091,632
Fruit machines 2,328,293 2,291,698 2,476,640 2,447,154 2,773,618
Other income 828,899 584,707 680,029 880,133 1,109,398
TOTAL INCOME 15,715,958 15,070,295 16,570,779 16,537,446 17,495,734
EXPENDITURE
Food and beverage 6,423,173 5,872,761 6,735,823 7,318,836 6,929,120
Club activities 590,035 610,892 959,661 772,836 591,973
Club rental 1,711,638 1,794,380 664,488 662,416 661,380
Depreciation and Assets Write offs 1,489,537 3,620,970 1,705,837 1,595,215 2,244,910
Staff salaries 2,823,453 2,926,552 2,772,915 2,987,244 3,218,228
Repairs and maintenance 838,973 891,329 790,806 714,404 438,004
Utilities 819,329 756,429 667,197 733,539 732,843
Others 1,291,485 1,503,096 1,959,054 1,750,968 1,392,768
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 15,987,623 17,976,409 16,255,781 16,535,458 16,209,226
(Less) / add Income Tax (57,784) (721) (37,447) 7,278 (126,241)
NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)
AFTER INCOME TAX (329,449) (2,906,835) 277,551 9,266 1,160,267

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2006 President S R Nathan launches NUSS’ 50 th Anniversary Commemorative book, True Passion: 50 Years and On on 16 January. NUS-NUSS
Centennial Golf Challenge establishes a Guinness World Record for the most number of golfers teeing off simultaneously at a one-day event
on 19 February. Dr Tony Tan officiates the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Alumni Complex on 8 May 2006. NUSS completes Strategic
Planning Exercise.
2005 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers the NUSS Lecture on 19 March. NUSS donates $100,000 to establish a $200,000 NUSS bursary fund
for NUS High School.
2004 NUSS celebrates its 50 th Anniversary. Pledges $20 million to the Alumni Complex. Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong officiates the opening of
Suntec City Guild House on 6 March.
2003 Closure of Orchard Guild House on 10 December. Soft launch of Suntec City Guild House on 15 December.
2001 NUSS completes Strategic Planning Exercise.
2000 Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong delivers the NUSS Millennium Lecture on 4 November. Upgrading of Kent Ridge Guild House basement level.
1998 Official opening of Orchard Guild House in November.
1997 Opening of Orchard Guild House at Level 8, Cineleisure Orchard in December. Closure of City Guild House at Amara Hotel.
1995 NUSS pledges $1.5million to the Universities Endowment Fund to establish the NUSS Professorship to NUS.
1994 Expansion and upgrading of Kent Ridge Guild House.
1992 HE Mr Ali Alatas, Indonesia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs delivers the NUSS Lecture on 28 October.
1991 NUSS completes Strategic Planning Exercise. BG (Res) George Yeo, Acting Minister for Information and the Arts and Senior Minister of State
for Foreign Affairs delivers the inaugural NUSS Lecture on 21 June. Promotes the establishment of Singapore’s first Western opera company,
Lyric Theatre (Singapore) Limited.
1989 NUSS pledges $1.6million to the University of Singapore Student Loan Fund, donating $200,000 a year.
1987 Adam Park Guild House opens in March, followed by City Guild House in October.
1984 Kent Ridge Guild House opens, built on land provided by NUS.
1981 USS becomes the National University of Singapore Society (NUSS).
1980 Evans Road Guild House burns down. University of Singapore and Nanyang University merges to form the National University of Singapore
(NUS). No longer a Guild of Graduates and representatives are no longer elected to be on the University council.
1978 Joint Campus set up at Bukit Timah to promote closer ties between the two Universities.
1971 USS moves to its second Guild House at 15 Evans Road.
1969 University of Singapore secures site at Kent Ridge for its new campus.
1968 USS launches Commentary to ‘serve as a forum for interesting views on contemporary issues’ and to make up for a ‘lack of suitable media’.
1967 USS launches Student Loan Fund.
1964 USS moves into 5 Dalvey Estate – the first Guild House.
1962 University of Malaya splits. University of Singapore opens. UMS becomes the University of Singapore Society (USS). The Graduate was
published.
1960 UMS operates from ground floor of 7 Cluny Road, premises provided by the University.
1958 UMS operates from a room in the Cultural Centre at Canning Rise.
University of Malaya operates campuses in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
1956 Nanyang University opens.
1954 Inaugural meeting of the University of Malaya Society (UMS) held at Oei Tiong Ham Hall, Bukit Timah Campus on 1 July. Present: 44 members.
1950 University of Malaya awards its first degrees.
1949 University of Malaya opens and continues the practice of having representatives of graduates on the Council. The representatives are elected
by the Guild Graduates.
1948 Raffles College Ordinance amended to allow two representatives of graduates on the College Council. The Carr-Saunders Commission
recommends the amalgamation of Raffles College and the College of Medicine to establish the University of Malaya.
1947 The Carr-Saunders Commission on tertiary education comes to Singapore and Malaya. Stamford Club work overtime to argue for full
university status.
1946 Raffles College and King Edward VII College of Medicine re-opens.
1942 Raffles College and King Edward VII College of Medicine closes during the Japanese Occupation.
1936 Inaugural meeting of the Stamford Club, Singapore held at Victoria School. Membership: 30. Stamford Clubs are formed in Malaya as well, at
this time.
1935 Raffles College graduates in Singapore appoint convenors.
1931 The first 28 Raffles College students graduate with Arts or Science diplomas. Eleven of them get together in Singapore and decide to meet regularly.
1929 Raffles College’s official opening.
1928 Raffles College opens.
1921 The Medical School expands and becomes King Edward VII College of Medicine.
1912 The institution’s name is changed to King Edward VII Medical School.
1910 The first seven students graduate with the Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery.
1905 Straits Settlements and Federal Malay States Government Medical School opens.

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