MANAGEMENT<strong>COMMITTEE</strong> 理 事 会1. Mr Lee Chiwi2. Mr Jonathan Kuah3. Mr Dick Lee4. Mr Tay Cheng Siong5. Mr Ronald Lam6. Mr Tan Lai Choon黎 志 伟 先 生柯 俊 贤 先 生李 益 发 先 生郑 清 松 先 生林 志 坚 先 生陈 来 春 先 生123 45 6123451. Mr David Khoe2. Mr Danny Lee3. Mr Wu Chee Yiun4. Mr Victor Chia5. Mr Michael Leong6. Mr Maurice Tan (Absent in photo)邱 丰 盛 先 生李 齐 福 先 生吴 祉 云 先 生谢 真 发 先 生梁 俊 辉 先 生Maurice Tan 先 生 ( 不 在 照 片 内 )5
MANAGEMENT<strong>COMMITTEE</strong>INTRODUCTION2009 was the <strong>Club</strong>’s Centennial Year and atruly memorable one for all involved in itsyear-long celebratory activities. With thegenerous support from members, sponsorsand staff, $218,000 was raised for DoverPark Hospice, an amount which exceededthe <strong>Club</strong>’s original target of $100,000. In2010, the <strong>Club</strong> has adopted a “Go Green”theme to do its bit for the environment,hence this Annual Report is produced in aCD-Rom format.The highlights and major achievements ofthe <strong>Club</strong>, together with the Statement ofAccounts for the year ended 31 December2009 are presented in the ensuing pages ofthis report.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEARThe much-awaited $16 million Arrival Pavilion was completedin April. A warming ceremony was held on 28 April andthe 8-metre high sculpture “Soaring to Greater Heights”was unveiled. On this auspicious date, the Arrival Pavilioncommenced operations.On 23 May, “Laps for Charity”, a swimmathon-cum-carnivalwas organized. Members of the Management Committee,<strong>Club</strong> swimmers, as well as ex-National Swimmers all took theplunge for a good cause. The carnival lasted the whole daywith games, sports demonstrations, lifestyle performancesand a water telematch.4 November marked another milestone for the <strong>Club</strong> asDeputy Prime Minister & Minister for Home Affairs, MrWong Kan Seng, officially opened the Arrival Pavilion. Thiswas followed by the much-anticipated Centennial CharityDinner held in Man Zhu Café. Reaping from months of hardwork in the preparation for the special night, the café wastransformed into an elegant dinner venue that feted morethan 200 important guests. With the combined efforts fromvarious Committees, the <strong>Club</strong>’s management and staff, aswell as members, the <strong>Club</strong> managed to raise the amountexceeding its target, making the event a truly fitting finalefor its Centennial Year.Following the opening of the Arrival Pavilion, the integrationof a new Card Access System was an exercise undertakento enhance members’ exclusivity of access to the <strong>Club</strong>’sfacilities. Members were informed and given time for theirnew Membership Proximity Card collection. From 1 October,all access points in the <strong>Club</strong> were fully activated.In 2009, the <strong>Club</strong> transacted a total of 209 membershiptransfers for the year and collected $1,014,000 in transfer fees.As at 31 December 2009, the strength of Principal Membersnow stands at 8,802.Despite the economic crisis in 2009, staff turnover and highercosts of maintenance, the <strong>Club</strong> turned in a respectable netsurplus after depreciation and tax of $761,487.On 23 November, an unprecedented number of 13 staffwere awarded the Excellent Service Award (EXSA) at the NUSCultural Centre Hall. The <strong>Club</strong> garnered one Superstar award,two Star awards, four Gold awards and seven Silver awards.The <strong>Club</strong> applauds these 13 staff for their continuous effortin rendering quality service to members.6