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Club News<br />

Saying Farewell<br />

with Fond Memories<br />

The news that <strong>Suntec</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Guild</strong> <strong>House</strong> (SCGH), a popular meeting place <strong>for</strong> so many<br />

<strong>NUSS</strong> members in <strong>the</strong> heart of <strong>to</strong>wn, will close by end November this year was met with<br />

much sadness and regret. What arose has been an outpouring of emotional goodbyes <strong>to</strong><br />

this popular niche and <strong>the</strong> recounting of great moments spent <strong>the</strong>re.<br />

For many <strong>NUSS</strong> members,<br />

SCGH proved <strong>to</strong> be more<br />

than just a place <strong>to</strong> hang<br />

out. Full of wonderful memories<br />

shared with family<br />

and friends, SCGH has endeared itself<br />

<strong>to</strong> many with its charm, buzz and life<br />

since its official opening in 2004.<br />

Walking through <strong>the</strong> lift lobby<br />

leading <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> reception of SCGH, it<br />

is understandable how this city <strong>Guild</strong><br />

<strong>House</strong> will be greatly missed as it has<br />

offered a sense of belonging <strong>to</strong> many<br />

members through shared experiences<br />

and memories.<br />

Sophisticated<br />

dining, superblyappointed<br />

function rooms,<br />

an accessible<br />

location and <strong>the</strong><br />

attentiveness<br />

of our staff are<br />

all elements<br />

that made<br />

SCGH such a<br />

great place <strong>to</strong><br />

entertain and<br />

be entertained.<br />

SCGH<br />

has had <strong>the</strong> honour of many<br />

distinguished individuals contributing<br />

<strong>to</strong> its colourful his<strong>to</strong>ry - those who<br />

have graced <strong>the</strong> hallways included<br />

dignitaries such as President Dr Tony<br />

Tan, <strong>for</strong>mer President S R Nathan<br />

and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh<br />

Chok Tong. In fact, it was ESM Goh<br />

who as Prime Minister, officially<br />

opened SCGH. All three distinguished<br />

individuals are Honorary Members of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Society.<br />

With heavy hearts, members recall<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir fondest memories of SCGH.<br />

Mr Ramesh Loganathan, a<br />

frequent patron at The Terrace,<br />

recalled, “My fondest memories are<br />

4 THE GRADUATE OCT-DEC 2012<br />

Mr Goh Chok Tong officially opened SCGH.

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