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Mark Zuckerberg changed the way we see and use technology. With Stamford’s enhanced, state-of-the-art Secondary School facilities, I will have the best possible start to my future career as an entrepreneur, business leader or social media tycoon!

Stamford is a world-class school with students from 2 years old through High School, offering daily Mandarin and Spanish, integrated 1-to-1 technology and the rigorous IB Program enhanced by American standards.

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The Phase II development will include additional classroom and specialist space to support the growth of Stamford’s Secondary School. It will include enhanced sports facilities with an additional swimming pool, another full gymnasium, fitness center, indoor climbing wall, Golf Excellence Center and tennis courts. Additional specialist areas will include a Performing Arts Center with more than 500 seats, additional Art rooms, an Art Gallery, additional Music facilities, additional technology rooms and another Learning Resource and Media Center complete with interactive iLEarn facilities.

There will also be a second fully air-conditioned Student Cafeteria, a Middle Years Program Learning Center, a Diploma Program Learning Center, a Senior School Study and the Stamford Courtyard, a green oasis for quiet contemplation or socializing. Sustainable operational features will include sensor driven lights, air conditioning which switches off when not in use and facilities for monitoring overall energy use at the school.

Phase II of Stamford’s campus will include a world-class Innovation Center unlike any facility or resource built in a Secondary School. The Innovation Center will be more than just a physical facility; it will be a place of partnership between Stamford’s students and the corporate sector,

bridging the gap between theory and real-world execution. Within the Innovation Center, project-based group activities where students discuss real-world issues will be a common activity. By linking the education of Stamford’s students with the realities of the commercial world, Stamford will give students the best possible start on their careers as entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Stamford’s continued development includes many features that are not only new for Stamford but also groundbreaking educational additions to Singapore. Stamford ensures every new program and facility is firmly supported by proven educational principles and adds to the quality of student education. Stamford is an education leader committed to improving the quality of education in Singapore.

For more information, visit www.sais.edu.sg

Stamford’s curriculum trains students for jobs that don’t yet exist. We are confident

that Stamford will turn out global citizens with a competitive advantage. We are equally grateful that

both the curriculum and the on-going community action encourages students to become responsible members

of the community and the world. Andrea West, Parent

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Stamford American International School provides a world-class experience for students from Nursery through High School featuring the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standards integrated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Stamford’s daily Mandarin and Spanish Foreign Language Program starts from age 2 and the 1-to-1 iPad and MacBook Programs integrate technology

throughout the curriculum. Stamford’s $300 million state-of-the-art campus is centrally located, easily accessible and just steps from the Woodleigh MRT.

Stamford’s campus has introduced some of the most state-of-the-art facilities for an international school in the world. Stamford will continue their advancement in bringing the best international school facilities to Singapore with the completion of the Phase II Development, opening in August 2014.

A World-Class School ExperiencePhase II of Stamford’s Campus – Opening August 2014


We like the fact that Stamford doesn’t just have a vision for the future, it has clear plans for

achieving the ambitious goals it has set. Stamford doesn’t follow educational trends, it leads the way…

and we look forward to being a part of the school for many years to come.

George and Lisa Horsington, Parents

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The ProPosalSo given all this, and keeping in mind that the Club has a capital fund for major projects, the SPC believes it’s in the Club’s best interest to pursue a plan that provides for the following:

■ Raise the pool by one storey (we can’t go higher than that without paying significant government fees), replacing it with a new 25 yard lap pool, a training pool and a kids’ swim area.

■ Tear down the Scotts Road building (where the Bowling Alley, Youth Zone, etc. are) which, again, is over 50 years old and replace it with a new, state of the art facility while re-organizing the Club more effectively.

■ Create a level platform off the Eagle’s Nest/connecting it to the pool to facilitate indoor and outdoor dining.

■ Add a much needed centralize production kitchen, enabling us to reduce the size of the other kitchens and the manpower needed to run these outlets. It is also more efficient and cost effective to centralized food production. ■ Update and expand the Gym by 20%, the Union Bar by 30%, and almost double the size of the Business Center.

■ Expand the opportunities and amount of space available to community organizations like SACAC, AAS, etc.

■ Relocate and expand various back of house operations, doubling staff rest areas while facilitating more efficient deliveries, use of space, etc.

■ Centralize activity centers (i.e., all kids’ activities in one area, adult oriented things in another); and

■ Create the Club of the future.

This recommendation is bolstered by our belief that we can accomplish this without closing the Restaurants, Spa, Gym and other facilities of the Club including the Youth Zone (which would be temporarily relocated). We also believe that we can find alternative locations for swimming while work proceeds and, in fact,

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o here it is... the big one. Over the last few months I’ve had the

opportunity to tell you a bit about the Club’s current financial situation, celebrate the longevity and success

of many of the Club’s staff while, at the same time, tell you a bit about the challenges we’re facing on staffing, facilities, membership, etc. This message, however, is all about opportunity... our opportunity to design and provision the Club of the future.

The Club’s FuTureAs per my prior messages, the General Committee (GC), working closely with the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC), hired a company named Aedas Pte Ltd late last year to evaluate the Club’s current service offerings, the condition of its facilities, etc., all with a view towards determining how we can make the most out of what we have now and for the next twenty years. Subsequently we retained a company called Realys to work closely with Aedas as the Club’s representative. Collectively these two companies, along with the GC and SPC, engaged in numerous discussions over the last few months to evaluate our options taking costs, timelines, efficiencies, zoning, security, space utilization, anticipated trends regarding the composition of the American community in Singapore, etc. into account. This evaluation took over six months and included a detailed review of the Club’s history including its original blue prints and four detailed proposals by several previous strategic planning committees, ten years’ worth of Annual Member Surveys, interviews with our senior staff and various Club Members, etc. Aedas and Realys have also carefully audited the state of the Club’s current facilities including the pool, buildings and their related mechanical systems with specialized teams. Based on this review, Aedas and Realys presented approximately nine options to the SPC ranging from maintaining the status quo (sort of) to a complete redo of the Club (i.e., tearing it all down and starting over again). Now, after multiple meetings with the SPC, Aedas and the SPC have come to the following conclusions:

■ The concept of completely replacing the Club, meaning tearing it all down and starting over, is simply too expensive, and would take too long. It isn’t an option.

■ Some physical components of the Clubhouse

are simply old, costly and do not comply with current building codes. Some areas lack handicap access, efficient mechanical systems and are generally inefficient. Indeed the Scotts Road building is over 50 years old and structurally shows it.

■ The filtration system, subsurface and tiling of the swimming pool are at the tail end of (or have outlived) their useful life. Some tests even indicate that the water’s weight is the only thing holding the tiles in/keeping it together. The pool will need to be closed for an extended period of time (several months) at some point in the near future to rectify these problems.

■ The Club’s kitchens are not designed to service current demands. They are inefficient and thus unnecessarily increase the Club's operating costs.

■ Back of the house facilities such as staff rest areas, working offices, etc. are too small and do not meet current needs. This is evident as some members of the staff don’t have any place to rest between shifts other than on benches outside of the staff’s cafeteria.

■ The Gym’s music and entertainment system have outlived their working life as well. The current system no longer has product support and therefore should be replaced. Management is currently looking for alternatives but there aren’t many given that reliable internet connectivity would require hacking out the floor, re-cabling, etc.

■ And most tellingly (and this is the most difficult issue to describe as it exists due to many, many reasons), the Club’s design lacks logistical efficiency and is simply not well organized from an operational perspective. The absence of reasonable flow in and out of service areas adds to confusion, cost and decreased service.This is why, for example, Members frequently run into staff carrying food from one outlet to another (i.e., Eagle’s Nest to the Union Bar, Poolside to the Bowling Alley, etc.). It is also why the Club has far more stairs than it should, which, in turn, significantly limit the facilities’ useable space. In short, the Club is ultimately using five different buildings that have been cobbled together during various periods of the Club’s life.

Please remember these statements are general at best. We’ll dig into the details later at

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have begun to explore alternative arrangements with other clubs in Singapore. And finally, and perhaps ultimately, this recommendation is predicated upon the SPC’s desire to act in a proactive, responsible manner rather than respond to major facility failures and safety issues as they arise. This said, we recognize that exercising this option will leave us without an onsite pool and Bowling Alley for 1.5 to 2 years and, to be blunt, will be mighty inconvenient.

sPeak uP, be heardSo now... what’s next? Candidly, although a lot of work has already been done, in reality, we’re just getting started. This, then, means now is the time for Members to let the GC and SPC know their thoughts on these topics; in other words, right now is your time to ask questions, provide suggestions, etc. This said, since we believe many Members may have similar questions, we want to communicate with you efficiently and thoroughly. The Club’s Marketing & Communications team, therefore, will create and maintain a Q&A page for the SPC on the Club’s website within the next three weeks to serve as a forum for communications and for reviewing and consolidating questions and answers as they come in. The idea is to provide a single e-mail address for questions and use this site to centralize comments, discussions, etc. regarding the options that have been presented as well as the status of the various work that’s being conducted by the SPC and its advisors. We also plan to host a general Club meeting before May 30 to discuss the topic followed by meetings in late August and finally in late October to facilitate discussions to make sure everyone has an opportunity to be heard before decision time... November 12, 2014 - the Club’s Annual General Meeting. This, then, is just the start... so don’t rejoice, panic or otherwise think anything’s a foregone conclusion; it’s not - although I will say that the SPC believes its recommendation, that being replacement of the Scotts Road building and pool, is the most responsible one given the state of the building, the pool, and our financial ability to correct things now, when we want to, rather than later when we HAvE to. The options, however, will ultimately be decided by the Club’s membership as a whole so please, speak up and let us know your thoughts... we really do want this to be an open, transparent and interactive discussion.

Thanks very much for your attention to this important (and exciting) matter.

Scott WeberPresident

ThiS mESSAgE, hOwEvER, iS All AbOUT OPPORTUNiTy... OUR OPPORTUNiTy TO dESigN ANd PROviSiON ThE ClUb Of ThE fUTURE.

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GENERALMANAGER

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ummer is just around the corner and I am sure many of you are

getting ready to wrap up the school year and embark on your summer adventures. Unfortunately, we

traditionally see a larger number of Members leave at this time of the year. If

you are one of the Members leaving, I sincerely hope The Club has enriched your Singapore experience and we all wish you great success on the next phase of your journey. To all of other valued Members, here is a quick update:

annual MeMber surveyComing up this month from May 11 to 30 will be our Annual Member Survey. We will be using the same 10-question format from prior years because of the ability to benchmark our performance against past scores. As with previous years, we will be using an external party to implement, monitor and report on the entire survey. This survey is very important because it not only lets us know how we are doing; it also helps set directions on how we proceed for the new financial year and is one of the important kPIs for staff.

For our niche groups, you may recall that we recently conducted the mid-year pulse check. The results indicate that our niche group Members are generally pleased with The Club in many areas such as the upkeep of the facilities, professionalism of staff and timeline of communications. However, improvement needs to be made in particular for the overall range of individual and family activities, quality of Food and Beverage, quality of service at the dining facilities and overall quality of The Club. The overall average mean score for the 10k, 15k and Elite is 3.85. To put this score in context, last year on the Annual Member Survey, we had a mean score of 3.99. We have taken note of many of the issues that were raised during the survey with changes being made to address areas of concern. We hope the changes made in response to this survey will be visible and well-received. Thank you to all of you who participated!

InCrease oF alCohol and TobaCCo duTIes As part of the slew of 2014 Budget measures released on Friday, February 21, the Singapore Government announced that there will be an increase in liquor duties by 25 percent, and tobacco duties by 10 percent. As the new excise duties were effective immediately, many of The Club’s suppliers proceeded to pass on this cost increase to The Club for wine, liquor, bottled

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and draft beer. We evaluated the possibility of absorbing the cost but unfortunately, the impact of the new duties on beverage cost is quite significant, at about $100,000 a year, so we will be passing the duty increase on to Members. New beverage prices came into effect from Wednesday, March 26 and you can see from the list of Union Bar prices (refer to figure 1) that The Club is merely covering the cost of the excise duty increases. Members continue to enjoy nett prices without service charge and inclusive of Goods and Services tax at The Club.

onlIne sPa reservaTIons Over the years, Members have been asking for a way to book Spa appointments online which will reduce the need to call or walk to the busy reception area. To this end, we are very pleased to share that sên Spa has launched a new online booking system that will enable you to book and manage your basic appointments such as massage, facial and manicure and pedicure services directly from wherever you are. You will be able to see on your screen the services and staff available. It will also feature automated email confirmations so you don’t miss your appointments. The service started on April 1 and Members will need to register on our Club website in order to access the spa feature. For a listing of FAQs, please head to the website. *Please note that due to the complexity of certain services including Hair and Combo treatments, these will not be available for booking online.

enhanCeMenTsaT ouTleTsYou may have noticed that many of our F&B staff at the Eagle’s Nest, Union Bar and Poolside are wearing an earpiece connected to a walkie talkie. This system was introduced to enable better communication between our kitchen and service teams. This should translate into more efficient service and a better overall experience for Members. Operationally it means servers now only need to head to the kitchen when prompted for a food pick up, eliminating phone calls between outlets or wasted trips to check on food orders. This increase in efficiency is most apparent for the food being delivered to the Union Bar. They come from the Eagle’s Nest kitchen, and now busy staff only head to the Kitchen when the food is confirmed as being ready for pick-up. Please also take a moment to ask the staff if they like using the system; the feedback has been very positive and that adds to staff satisfaction as well.

Additionally, we will be undertaking some minor improvements in the Eagle’s Nest and Poolside kitchens. Last year, the Eagles Nest kitchen produced well over 200,000 meals. The original design was not configured to deal with this production volume so the equipment and layout improvements will help with productivity via more efficient food preparation.

b2 Car Park Tree reMoval and rePlaCeMenT For some time, we have been battling with the trees that are beside the ramp going down to the B1 car park. These two trees have been problematic for several reasons, including producing poisonous seeds that affect the bird life, the ‘green’ waste that falls on the car park ramp, the tennis courts that need constant clearing, and the root system which hinders us from doing any rectification work to stop the dirt draining into the B2 car park every time it rains. In consultation with our Landscapers and the House Committee, we will remove these two trees and add a new range of foxtail Palms (refer to figure 2) that will be set in a functional planter box. We will also be adding a ‘green wall’ in the upper car park just on the side facing the B1 down ramp. This work will be done in the quieter month of June. It will obviously take some time for the trees and the plants to mature, and whilst we are retaining the sense of green, the cleaner surroundings will enable our Housekeeping team to focus on other duties in The Club.

41 years oF servICe – Mr. Freddy FooWe have been blessed with many, many wonderful staff over the years who have contributed in a priceless way to our sense of community and driven our consistently high Member satisfaction. Freddy Foo, The Club’s Beverage Manager for the past seven years, is one of those staff. Freddy started back in 1972 as a waiter and held numerous roles over his distinguished career. Freddy completed 40 years of service on November 5, 2012 and last year at our Annual Staff dinner & dance received a standing ovation from the entire team. We finished with a farewell party on The 2nd Floor (photos attached) in March where I presented him with several lovely gifts on behalf of all staff and Members. Other long term staff also spoke, agreeing that Freddy’s legacy was his huge heart and close friendships with staff and Members alike. He will be sadly missed.

FIsCal year (Fy) 2014 / 15The Club’s fiscal year ends on June 30, 2014 and we are positioned to land slightly behind the gross operating profit (GOP) budget, but within the financial breakeven of plus/minus $500,000 as mandated by the General Committee. This year’s projected shortfall is due to two sources: 1. additional property tax per the recent advice from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) about an increase in annual valuation of the Club property, and an additional provision for unused leave balance arising from the adoption of a more accurate basis (from average basis to actual base wage basis) of accruing for unused leave. This change is per the recommendation from Ernst and Young during the last audit. Outside of these issues, the team has done an excellent job on delivering on GOP targets. More details will be provided once the accounts have been finalized and audited.

Union Bardescription Before After IncreaseTiger Mug $6.50 $6.75 $0.25 Guinness draft Pint $13.50 $13.75 $0.25 Tiger Jug $19.99 $21.10 $1.11 Wine by Glass $7.90 $8.35 $0.45 dom Perignon 2003 $299.00 $301.15 $2.15 Macallan 12 Year Old Glass $10.50 $10.80 $0.30

Figure 1. Price Comparison

Martin RuddenGeneral Manager

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We continue to do more and more that taps on technology plus continue to streamline processes to improve operational efficiencies. Some of these measures are obvious to the Members such as e-commerce, as mentioned above – service staff use of walkie-talkies, the online booking of Tennis Courts and Spa appointments, the self service kiosk at Thyme Café and many more of these initiatives are in the pipeline. However, many improvements are not seen by the Members, such as new work order systems, the redesigning of sections of the Eagle’s Nest and Poolside kitchens to improve work flow, e-time payroll system, online purchase requisitions, automated e-SMS for appointment reminders etc. All of these have the objective to either enhance the Member service experience or improve our team’s productivity. Thanks for your continued support as we roll out more of these measures that will ultimately enable us to effectively deal with rising payroll pressures and challenging employment conditions.

WhaT’s haPPenIng ThIs suMMer? You can see from Scott’s President’s message that our Strategic Planning process has been more active in the last 12 months. As there is no conclusion yet on the best way to proceed with major Clubhouse upgrades, management is being prudent with Club funds and only doing some much needed upgrading of facilities, so no significant renovation projects are lined up this year. Some work will be done to enhance the Eagle’s Nest dining area and Library, while some rectification will take place in the Gym. The Poolside area will look like new with a new shade cloth above the toddler pool, new material for the umbrellas and the replacement of the fabric in the lounges and seats. After 5 years of very dynamic use, the Youth Zone, the Teen Room and Youth Space will also be upgraded.

From June 3 to August 10, The Club will be running the Summer Sampler Program. This is open to US and Canadian Citizens only and it’s a great opportunity for you to sponsor friends to enjoy a 2-week trial of The Club before joining as full Members. Limited spots are available and we thank Members with gift vouchers for a successful referral of a new Member.

do keep in mind a visiting Membership for family staying over this period. Just give our Membership Office a call at 6739-4331 and they will be happy to talk you through the details of allowing family to access The Club without you needing to be present and sign them in as a guest.

Also remember that our very popular Stars ‘n Stripes Summer Camp program will run weekly from June 2 to August 15 for kids 2 to 12 years of age. Again, this year’s program is bigger and better and promises to give your child an experience that is both engaging and memorable. For the first two weeks, you can sign your kids up on a daily basis.

If you have any questions or would like to meet up to talk through any aspect of Club-life, please email me at [email protected].

Enjoy your summer!

Warmest regards,

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Thanks Freddy!

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(from left)Yvonne Wong – $888 Club-wide dining vouchersEthan Harvey – $500 Club-wide dining vouchersLaurence O'Laughlin* – $500 Club-wide dining vouchers*unavailable during time of photo shoot

The response was overwhelming and we thank all Members for their participation and wonderful support.

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At the Annual General Meeting in November 2013, Members approved a change to Article 13(a) of the Club Constitution. The change effectively raises the upper age limit for Junior Members from 21 to 25 years. This change was recently approved by the Registrar of Societies (ROS). If you have a child or children registered in the Club membership database who are turning 21 or are currently between 21 and 25 years of age, you would have received a letter from The Club highlighting the changes and the options that are now available to you.

Here are the options:

Option 1Apply for Junior Membership for your child(ren) aged between 21 and 25 years at a monthly subscription rate of $170.67. This will enable your child(ren) to enjoy independent access and usage of The Club till he or she turns 25 years of age or gets married, whichever is sooner. Junior Members aged between 21 and 25 years will carry the same color membership card as the principal and spouse Members and will enjoy full membership privileges, including niche group privileges where applicable. All Junior Member dues and Club spending will be billed to the Principal Member account. Simply send us the completed application form which can be requested from the Membership Office with the relevant supporting documents. Option 2Apply for an Associate or Ordinary membership for your child under the Legacy program with a 10% discount on the entrance fee. Please note that only active Junior Members, defined as those who have been paying Junior Member dues for at least 3 years (need not be continuous), are eligible for Legacy membership. The offer for the Legacy program expires when your child turns 25 and is subject to verification by The Club that all eligibility criteria are fulfilled. Option 3If neither of the above options are selected, child(ren) aged 21 to 25 will still be able to enjoy access to The Club as guests, accompanied by the principal and spouse Members.

If you have a child or children who are between 21 and 25 years of age but are not registered in our system or if you would like to register your children in the Club membership database so that we can send you a reminder when the time comes, please furnish us with the name and date of birth of your child(ren) via email to dorothy Ang at [email protected] or Paulette Lee at [email protected].

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Art On Gallery, a Singapore based art consultancy that specializes in korean contemporary art and craft, will be showcasing an exhibition titled “HUE (休): rest” from May 2 to June 30 at The American Club. Art On Gallery has been at the forefront of discovering and promoting rising korean artists in Singapore through its various exhibitions and projects.

With their slogan ‘Art in Life, Life in Art’, art consultancy Art On Gallery strives to bring art closer to the lives of the general public. Through this exhibition at The American Club, Art On Gallery is pleased to introduce artworks that represent naturalism as interpreted through the lenses of korean sentiments. Naturalism is one of the defining characters of Korean art. Many Korean artists have gained worldwide recognition with artworks that can instil a sense of subtle charm through crudeness and roughness. Exhibition guests will be able to engage with the natural beauty and lyrical emotions of korean contemporary art.

The title of this exhibition, HUE (休): REST, is a korean word that means to take a break, to pause or to praise the beauty. In this sense, HUE is an essential part of every human being’s lives, just like a small dose of vitamin is essential to keep a human body to function. Members come to The Club to escape from the busy daily cycles of life and to engage in activities through which they can rest their minds. Whether the artwork is intended for aesthetic appreciation or philosophical narrative, the artwork realizes its true worth and splendor when it exists embedded in people’s lives and offer fulfilment or suggest a dialogue every time a beholder lays eyes on them.

Join us for the art launch on friday, may 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the linkway.For reservations, please call Concierge at 6737-3411. For any inquiries or purchase, please contact Art On Gallery at 6611-8577 or [email protected].

On February 10, Club Members interested in learning more about collecting art attended an evening talk in the Colonial Room given by Mr Ho Sou Ping, owner of the “artcommune gallery” at Bras Basah Complex. An authority on the subject of Singapore art and artists, Mr Ho spent over an hour outlining the basic tenets of collecting quality art – art that would hold its value and perhaps even appreciate in value over time. Judging by the number and quality of questions asked, the detailed answers provided, and the fact that Club staff had to start hinting that it was time for Members to go, the talk was a success!

during the talk, Mr Ho discussed the value of art (in general), why people collect, how anyone can appreciate art, things every collector should know, and the investment potential of quality artwork. He also introduced some “dos and don’ts” for newcomers. Many of the points he made were common sense, but many others were not so obvious. To learn more, Members can visit the artcommune gallery website at www.artcommune.com.sg. Mr Ho offers talks like this, and others, on a regular basis at his gallery on weekends.

For Member enjoyment, artcommune gallery artwork, featuring Singapore art and artists, will grace our walls in November and december. So, you have something to look forward to, including perhaps another talk by Mr Ho!

This event was organized by your Fine Arts Committee, which plans to offer additional talks or interest. Please keep a lookout for our next art talk and bring your friends along – it may turn out to be a profitable experience!

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Art On Gallery • www.artondeco.com • 26 Farrer Road, Hampton Block Lobby B #03-02 Sutton Place • Singapore 268830

ART COLLECTING FOR NEW COLLECTORS ... MAYBE YOU MISSEd IT? BY J IM TIETJEN



TRAvEL

Bali is synonymous with the sea, sand and surf. But what you might have been missing out on is her variety of activities that bonds the adventurous from couples to families! Hike through beautiful paddy fields or raft down the Ayung River for some adrenaline action. Go on an elephant safari to learn about the gentle giants before winding down at a stylish beach resort. Awarded “World’s Best Economy Class” by Skytrax 2013, fly Garuda Indonesia to Bali and save!

Country Holidays Exclusive:Save up to $200 per couple on Economy and $460 per couple on Business class when you fly Garuda Indonesia to Bali! Only for a limited time for travel from now to August 2014.

*Blackout dates apply

For more information, please visit www.countryholidays.com.sg or call the Travel desk at 6735-1033.

*Prices are inclusive of international airfare, accommodation with daily breakfast, activities, private vehicle and an English speaking guide.

• 4 Days Bali Family Fun starts From $1,250 (aDult) anD $950 (chilD)

• 4 Days Bali Couple speCial starts from $1,790 per aDult

Fly on

GARUDAInDonESIA To BAlI


ESSENTIALS

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What is the glycaemic index (GI)?Glycaemic index (GI) is a numerical system that tells you how fast a particular food triggers a rise in your blood sugar levels. Food with a high GI will cause a fast rise in blood sugar while food with a low GI will bring about a slower rise.

Why is this important for the athlete?Many experts recommend a low glycaemic index meal two to four hours before an exercise session. It is thought that the slower, more consistent, release of energy will improve performance by delaying fatigue. It has also been found that low GI meals produce higher blood sugar and fatty acid levels during the latter stages of exercise. For endurance sports, this is very advantageous.

Formulated and produced in Australia, Gopher+ Low GI Isotonic Drink will be the first in a line-up of products providing slow and sustained energy release over a longer period of time, thus helping to maximize endurance and performance – instead of a sudden burst of energy which fades away quickly.

*This is a paid advertisement and The Club does not endorse it.

Purchase the GoPher+ low Gi

isotonic drink at

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We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquillity, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,

do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Especially on Memorial Day, Americans honor those who have given their all in service to their country.We remember their commitment and dedication to:

JUSTICE, DOMESTIC TRANQUIL ITY, THE BLESSING OF L IBERTY

On Monday, May 26, join us in honoring all those who have gone before and likewise,AAmerica’s veterans and the men and women serving in our military forces today.

In Remembrance…Memorial Day, May 26


Available only toAmericans and Canadians*

Please call Dorothy at 6739-4331 for more information and a tour of The Club.

From March 1 to May 31, 2014 Limited places available

*applicable only to Ordinary membership categoryTerms and Conditions apply

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EvENTS

Mothers’ Day Brunch Sunday, May 11

The 2nd Floor11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Adult Member: $65.95 ♥ Adult Guest: $79.95Child Member: $35.95 (under 12)Child Guest: $43.95 (under 12)The 2nd Floor dress-code appliesReservation required

Colonial Room1st seating: 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon2nd seating: 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Adult Member: $39.95 ♥ Adult Guest: $52.95Child Member: $17.95 (under 12)Child Guest: $19.95 (under 12)Reservation required

Eagle’s Nest9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Adult Member: $28.50Adult Guest: $36.50Child: $15.50 (under 12)Walk-in only

For an additional $25 per person, enjoy free-flow bubbly & house pour wine.

Join us at the Lobby between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for complimentary bubbly,

strawberries and meringues. To make it even more memorable, we have prepared a photo booth to capture these special moments.

♥ Complimentary for children under 5.♥ A 48-hour cancellation policy applies. ♥ For Colonial Room reservations, please drop by the Concierge desk, call 6739-3411 or email [email protected].♥ For The 2nd Floor reservations, please call 6739-4329 or email [email protected].


Fathers’ Day BrunchSunday, June 16

The 2nd Floor

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Adult Member: $65.95 ♥ Adult Guest: $79.95

Child Member: $35.95 (under 12) ♥ Child Guest: $43.95 (under 12)

The 2nd Floor dress-code applies

Reservation required

Colonial Room1st seating: 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon

2nd seating: 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Adult Member: $39.95 ♥ Adult Guest: $52.95

Child Member: $17.95 (under 12) ♥ Child Guest: $19.95 (under 12)

Reservation required

Eagle’s Nest9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Adult Member: $28.50

Adult Guest: $36.50

Child: $15.50 (under 12)

Walk-in only

For an additional $25 per person, enjoy free-flow bubbly & house pour wine.

Lobby11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Complimentary beers & bites

To celebrate these special days, bring your Mom and Dad to The Club. As always, we have a special treat in store to help you celebrate Mothers' & Fathers' day.

♥ Complimentary for children under 5. ♥ A 48-hour cancellation policy applies.

♥ For Colonial Room reservations, please drop by the Concierge desk, call 6739-3411

or email [email protected].

♥ For The 2nd Floor reservations, please call 6739-4329 or email [email protected].



Calling all señors and señoritas, head down to the Poolside and enjoy an array of hot and spicy Mexican favorites as you sip on refreshing frosty margaritas and Mexican beers. dance to our live music while the

kids are entertained by adorable balloon animals, temporary tattoos and break the Piñata for wonderful goodies. Let the fiesta begin!

Poolside3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Member Adult: $35.95 | Guest Adult: $39.95 Child: $16.95 (under 12) | Complimentary for children under 5

For every 5 paying adults, 1 dines for freeWalk-in only

Limited Menu will be available during the event

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EvENTS

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Balloon Twisting & Temporary Tattoo

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Live Band Performance by Back2Basic (1st Set)

5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Piñata Session for Children

5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.Live Band Performance by Back2Basic (2nd Set)

6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Live Band Performance by Back2Basic (Last Set)

PROGRAMS


Travel the globe in an evening of song and sustenance. From the mists of Ireland to the outback of Australia, with many stops in-between, you will tap your feet to the rhythms of Jamaica and kenya,

journey through Asia via folksongs, and cruise the waterways of North America.

Sunday, May 4Colonial Room

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Member/AWA Member: $20

Guest: $26.50Child (under 12): $16.50

Reservations required

Tickets will be available for sale at the Concierge desk starting early April and are non-refundable.

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PoolsideMovie starts at 6:30 p.m.ComplimentaryRecommended for 6-year-olds & aboveComplimentary popcorn will be servedWalk-in only

Saturday, May 10the incrediblesA family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, is forced into action to save the world.

Saturday, May 24Wreck-it ralphA video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.

Saturday, June 7how to train your dragonA hapless young viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.

Saturday, June 21ratatouilleA rat, who can also cook, makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant.

EvENTS

MovieNights

Wine SaleAt L I N k wAYFriday, May 23 – Sunday, May 2511:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 2211:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.





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kids

for more information or to sign up, please call the Zone at 6739-4313

or email [email protected].

www.amclub.org.sg/youth-kidsSIGN UP NOW!

Mothers’ Day: Make ScentsBy Nose Who Knows

Make your mom proud and create her very own beauty pack! Mommies work very hard and it is time that we give them that well deserved treat, so make her feel even more beautiful by creating her very own personalized beauty kit!

Saturday, May 10Zone Studio10:30 a.m. – 12 noonMember Child: $70Inclusive of materials: 2 bottles of 2ml perfumeRecommended for 6- to 12-year-oldsMaximum of 12 participants

Fathers’ Day: A Mug for DadBy Impressions

It is that time of the year to show appreciation to your dad and give him a hug! Come join this workshop and make your dad a personalized mug that will surely make him smile!

Saturday, June 7Zone Studio10:30 a.m. – 12 noonMember Child: $50 Ceramic craft: Mug*Recommended for 8-year-olds and below*Different designs available, firing takes 5-7 days I

Mum & Dad!


for STUDENTSAcademic

YOUTH

SAT & ACT Prep Program

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The College Essay

This Series will include industry leading experts discussing a range of educational topics relevant

to today’s competitive world. Come with questions as the Series will be part presentation and part Q&A. Be sure to submit ideas that you

want to learn more about for future dates!

Sunday, May 18Colonial Room

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Complimentary

Recommended Age: All agesMaximum of 50 participants

Pizza with an Executive

This is a great opportunity to sit down in a relaxed atmosphere and learn the story of how an industry

executive made his or her mark! The event will begin with a pizza dinner and progress in an

informal setting of learning and chatting about the life of these distinguished leaders. Space is limited

so register early!

Thursday, May 22Boardroom (Business Centre)

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Complimentary

Recommended Age: 14- 20-year-oldsMaximum of 13 participants

Subject TestCram Session

The SAT examinations are around the corner and we’re here to help boost your revision and confidence. Worry

less after attending our History, Biology, Mathematics and/or Literature workshops.

Saturday, May 17

Mathematics: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.History: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

Literature: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Biology: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

BoardroomMaximum of 13 participantsMember: $215 (per subject)



SPA

Botanical T h e r a P y

Botanical TherapyAveda’s plant-powered salon treatments give you luminous, healthy looking hair. How? By tapping the wisdom of Ayurveda (the ancient healing art of India), combining the power of touch with aroma-therapeutic essential oils to create a healthy scalp – the foundation for beautiful hair. Breakthrough plant micro technology penetrates strands for intense moisture or repair with customized treatments to meet your personal needs-restoring balance to the ecosystem of your scalp and hair. Your hair will look healthier and shinier and feel soft and silky. Experience botanical therapy treatments to bring out the full beauty of your hair.

Botanical Therapy TreatmentsMoisture hair repair • improves dry hair up to 86% with the power of buriti and pomegranate oils, leaving strands soft, silky and shiny.

Intensive hair rescue• improves damaged hair up to 84% with the power of quinoa protein and sugar beet derived amino acid, leaving strands strong, supple and healthy-looking.

Scalp remedy • features a deep, restorative massage with the aroma-therapeutic essential oil blend that will bring the healthiest balance to your scalp, setting the stage for beautiful hair.

Invati• using an invigorating blend of turmeric and ginseng, this treatment helps create a healthy scalp environment for thinning hair, helping to reduce hair loss to keep the hair you have longer and stronger.

Hair and scalp treatment • is like a spa for your head. It begins with a restorative scalp treatment and ends with a

transformative moisture or repair treatment. Your hair will look healthier and shinier-and feel soft and silky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do I know when I need a treatment?do a self-check:1. Using both hands, hold a strand of hair at the scalp and at the end.2. Gently stretch and release the hair.3. Hair that stretches easily and returns to its original length is an indication of healthy hair condition. Hair that breaks or remains stretched out is indication of damaged hair.

Q2. What is my tress rescue?For hair that is dull and coarse with rough texture, try Aveda Botanical Therapy™ Moisture treatment.

With Aveda Plant Micro technology, the Aveda in-salon hair treatment intensely moisturizes with Buriti and Pomegranates Oils and improves dry/brittle hair up to 86% in one application. Buriti is a powerful hydrating ingredient to restore softness and moisture while Pomegranate Oil helps to lock in and prevent dehydration. Enjoy complete holistic beauty experience as the aroma of the treatment calms and soothes your senses with a relaxing floral blend of certified organic palmarosa, ylang ylang and rose geranium with a hint of engaging vanilla and other pure plant and flower essences.

For daily care after the treatment, use Aveda Dry Remedy homecare which is a designed regimen to drench dry, brittle hair with vital moisture.

For hair that is dull and breaks easily, try Aveda Botanical Therapy™ Repair treatment.

Our hair structure components include protein and water. For beautiful and healthy hair,

our hair needs protein for strength. With Aveda Plant Micro technology, The Aveda in-salon hair treatment intensely repairs with protein-rich Quinao and improves damaged hair up to 84% in one application. The aroma of the treatment also refreshes your senses with an organic blend of certified organic essential oils including bergamot, mandarin and ylang ylang.

For daily care after the treatment, use Aveda Damage Remedy homecare which repairs, protects and strengthens hair from all types of daily environmental exposure.

Q3. What is Aveda Plant Micro technology?It is a unique breakthrough technology by Aveda to improve the delivery of plant active ingredients into hair fibers to strengthen the overall treatment performance. It gives deep and quick penetration of plant actives into the hair shaft for improved moisture/ repair.

For the month of May & June, receive a complimentary botanical hair Therapy valued at $139 with a minimum purchase of $300 on aveda hair Care products.


dId you knoW…Applying cuticle oil is probably the last thing on a busy woman's mind, but taking just a few seconds every week (or daily if you can manage) to take care of the skin surrounding your nail bed can help promote healthy growth of the nails and keep them from becoming dry and brittle.

for more information or to make reservations, please email [email protected] orcall 6739-4459/449/311.

*Terms & conditions apply.

May & June ProMotions*

Loyalty Program PrivilegeMembers with loyalty program packages will receive a complimentary glass of house wine when visiting sên for any hair or nail services.

Indulge in Beauty and Grooming – all at once!Only have time for one service? Can’t decide between a facial or much needed manicure? Let the sên team pamper you with a manicure or pedicure service while you are having a facial and receive a complimentary 10-minute scalp massage valued at $17.

Complimentary 15-minute ExtensionBack by popular demand – enjoy any 60-minute body massage and receive a complimentary 15-minute extension valued at $25.


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tennis calendarMay 23 - May 25 Spring Junior Singles Tennis ChampionshipsMay 30 French Open Adult Tennis SocialJune 7 End of Term 2 Tennis CoachingJune 9 - August 8 Summer Holiday Tennis ProgramJune 27 Wimbledon Adult Tennis Social

Upcoming

summer holiday tennis ProgramThe Adult and Junior Summer Tennis Program runs from June 9 to August 8. There is something for everyone. Please check out The Club website under Tennis for all the Tennis action happening this summer. All sign ups can be done at the Sports Counter.

Valentine’s day adulttennis social

Members and coaches enjoyed a festive and friendly evening in February to celebrate valentine’s day. don’t miss out on all the Tennis action in the upcoming French and Wimbledon Adult Tennis Socials.

st. Patrick’s day adult tennis social

A strong crowd of more than 20 Members came out to celebrate the St. Patrick’s day Adult Tennis Social. Some Members taught the coaches a couple of new games to be played within a doubles match which proved very entertaining! Two of our Members, John & Sally Caltabiano, will unfortunately be leaving us to go back to the States and will be greatly missed around the Tennis Courts.

adult singles tennis championships 2014Congratulations to Matthew Prestwich for winning his 9th Men’s Open Singles Championship this year. Congratulations also to Anne-Marie Carlisle for winning her first Ladies Open Singles Championships and her name will now grace the Honor Board of our Singles Champions.

To complete our Singles Honor roll for this year, here are our winners and runner ups:

Men’s OpenMatthew Prestwich Winner Franz Strohmeier Runner Up

Men’s 40 – 49Hanli Mangun Winner Dino Nilo Runner Up

Men’s 50 – 59Jeff Blakeman Winner Kevin Cumbers Runner Up

Ladies OpenAnne-Marie Carlisle Winner Sriya Chari Runner Up

ConSolAtIonMen’s OpenAdrian Walkling Winner Jan Vasko Runner Up

Men’s 40 – 49Gautam Puntambekar Winner Chris Ford Runner Up

Men’s 50 – 59Rahul Arora Winner Richard Hsia Runner Up

Ladies OpenAlice Thomson Winner Angelena Cala Runner Up

TENNIS


One of the highlights for The Club's children & parents is the Annual Parent/Child Tennis Tournament. This is played in memory of our fellow PBI Tennis Professional, Gary Ong, who lost his battle with cancer in November 2012. In March, we celebrated our 2nd Annual Parent/Child Tennis Tournament. Congratulations to Suvir & Sonia varma for receiving this year’s ‘Gary Ong Memorial’ Crystal Trophy. Their names will be engraved next to Charles and Nicholas Cosgrove who received this honor last year.

13th Annual StarHub Tennis Extravaganza

Parent/child Gary ong memorial tennis tournament

This year’s winners were:

Advanced DivisionSuvir & Sonia Varma WinnerCharles & Nicholas Cosgrove Runner Up

Intermediate DivisionAndrew & Jonty Grant WinnerElle & Christoph Grant Runner Up

novice DivisionPeter & Kelly Mach WinnerMelissa & Gonzalo Escajadillo Runner Up

ConSolAtIonAdvanced DivisionRobert & Benjamin Hecker Consolation WinnerAllen & Nick Chu Consolation Runner Up

Intermediate DivisionDennis & Jackie Shen-Yi Consolation WinnerJoe & Jason Chin Consolation Runner Up

If you have any queries on our tennis programs, please call the Tennis department at 6739-4409. All sign ups are to be made via the Sports Counter at 6739-4312 or [email protected].

mini tennis & ¾ court tennis tournamentIt was great to have the younger Tennis stars in action for our 2nd Mini Tennis & ¾ Court Tennis Tournament on Saturday, March 15. We hope everyone enjoyed the carnival-like atmosphere and had tons of fun.

rban myths abound regarding the use and ingestion of caffeine,

and despite many people regarding it as a stimulant, higher doses have been found to exhibit drug-like

effects on the human body. Hence for a time caffeine was regarded as a controlled drug and placed on banned substances list of the IOC (International Olympic Committee).

Caffeine works by impersonating a chemical in your body called adenosine, binding to its receptors, but without actually activating them. Instead, it acts as a block to the receptors, allowing the brain’s natural stimulant, dopamine, to work more freely. So contrary to popular belief, caffeine itself is not a stimulant but is more a block on the natural “brake” in the body.

Now before you freak out and put Thyme Café on your “not-to-go-to” list, research is ongoing about caffeine and it was moved to the IOC in-monitoring list in 2004 (Wallman, Goh & Guelfi, 2010). That means that if it’s used, but not abused, we shouldn’t sweat it (pun intended).

So what caused the change of heart by the IOC and others towards caffeine? First and foremost, it is naturally abundant in many foods, and secondly, some recent studies done (Alpert, 2012; Glade, 2010) have shown that MOdERATE amounts of caffeine in fact:

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1. increase energy availability,2. increase daily energy expenditure,3. decrease fatigue,4. enhance physical ANd motor performance,5. enhance cognitive performance,6. increase alertness and wakefulness,7. quicken reactions,8. increase accuracy of reactions,9. enhance short-term memory,10. increase the ability to make correct decisions, and11. increase the ability to concentrate and focus attention.

The list is by no means exhaustive, and begs the question, how much then is moderate? Glade’s research from 2010 concluded that any amount not exceeding 400 milligrams (mg) per day was considered moderate. Further research (Alpert, 2012; Wallman, Goh & Guelfi, 2010) found that 3 – 6 mg per kilogram of body weight was moderate consumption. depending on the type and size of your chosen brew, an average coffee can contain anywhere from 70 to 150 mg per cup.

Do these findings have any implications for weight loss and exercise?

Studies have shown that caffeine ingestion WITH exercise (Smith et al., 2010; Wallman, Goh & Guelfi, 2010) improves muscle mass,

fitness, and lipid profiles in overweight and obese women. For our male coffee drinkers who have yet to hit the gym, or who’ve been looking for a good reason to, studies done by these researchers in 2012 have conclusively shown that there is an ability to do more exercise without an accompanying increase in effort sensation after caffeine ingestion. That means, we should be seeing more of you guys in the Gym really soon!

References• Alpert, P. T. (2012). The Health Lowdown on Caffeine. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 24(3), 156-158.

• Glade, M. J. (2010). Caffeine—Not just a stimulant. Nutrition, 26(10), 932-938.

• Smith, A. E., Lockwood, C. M., Moon, J. R., Kendall, K. L., Fukuda, D. H., Tobkin, S. E., ... & Stout, J. R. (2010). Physiological effects of caffeine, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, and exercise in overweight and obese women. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 35(5), 607-616.

• Wallman, K. E., Goh, J. W., & Guelfi, K. J. (2010). Effects of caffeine on exercise performance in sedentary females. Journal of sports science & medicine, 9(2), 183.

Earrichas many years of experience as a PT with a particular interest in sport

specific training and fitness. For further information on this, or to make an appointment with him, contact the Sports Counter at 6739-4312.

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PERSONAL T RAININGA T T H E A M E R I C A N C L U B

Sign up for your personalized session today.Drop by the Sports Counter, call 6739-4312 or email [email protected].

No matter what you're into, one of our Personal Trainers

will be too!


FITNESS& LEISURE

Could Your Helper Save a Life?Equip your Helper with the necessary skills to help safeguard your family against common domestic emergencies. Presented by an American Red Cross instructor, the course will be run over 2 evenings, each of a 2-hour duration, and cover:

• First aid emergency care for bleeding, broken bones, muscle and soft tissue injury, burns, poisoning, allergic reactions, bites, stings, choking, etc• CPR for adults, children and infants • AED use

Monday & Tuesday, May 19 & 20Atrium Room8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Member: $125 | Guest: $145Minimum of 6 participants required

Gunung Datuk 1 Day TrekThe panoramic picture can only be rivaled with the view from

the peak of the mountain. This picturesque scene is definitely a sight to behold. Be certain that many artists and poets have and will be inspired by this display of vast greenery, an indescribable

portrait of nature in all its wonders and splendors.

Saturday, May 24 Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Member: $170 | Guest: $190

Minimum of 8 participants Grade Level: Moderate

Open to 12-year-olds and aboveClosing date: May 10

ArtBreathing

of

3-Day Workshop

Art of Breathing 3-Day WorkshopLearn Sudarshan kriyaA simple yet powerful breathing technique to release stress and purify the entire system by releasing impurities at the deepest cellular level.

Course Benefits• Breathing techniques to reduce stress and tension• Skills for improving relationships at home and at work• Tools to calm your mind and negative emotions• Low impact yoga and relaxation techniques

Wednesday, May 7 to Friday, May 9Mind & Body StudioWednesday & Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Member: $225 Guest: $275Minimum of 7 participants to begin class

To sign up, please drop by the Sports Counter, call 6739-4312 or email [email protected].


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SACAC Counselling offers counselling and

psychological support; workshops & trainings; psycho-

educational assessment; adoption

home studies and support; crisis

response; and cross-cultural training.

Upcoming SACAC Workshop

in May 2014

Effective Communication Date: Friday 9th May 2014 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Venue: Atrium Room – The American Club Cost: $85 SACAC or American Club member $100 non-SACAC or non- American Club member

For more information or to register for a workshop please contact SACAC Counselling

10 Claymore Hill, Singapore 229573

Tel 65 6733 9249 Fax 65 6733 9321 Email [email protected] Web www.sacac.sg

Singapore’s Comprehensive Mental Health practice, est. 1973


AQUATICS

Breaststroke CliniC

Saturday, May 311:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Member Child: $40Open to all Members equivalent to Starfish Swim School Level 3 and above

shooting stars swim meetMake sure you don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of a real swimming competition as well the opportunity to put all your racing skills to the test. We will be hosting Marsden Swim School to provide us with some extra competition.

Saturday, May 10First event: 1:00 p.m.Open to All Masters, Shooting Stars and Level 4, 5 & 6 Entries close Saturday, May 5

Here are the Age Groups (age will be taken as of May 10):• 8 and under • 9- to 10-year-olds• 11- to 12-year-olds • 13- to 14-year-olds• 15-year-olds and above • Masters

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FALL PROGRAM RE-ENROLMENTAll students who are currently enrolled in our Starfish Swim School Spring Program will be receiving a Re-enrolment Package during their swim lesson. Certificates and Re-enrolment Packages will be Monday, May 26 – Saturday, June 7

This re-enrolment package will include the following items:1. End-of-term certificate2. Fall Swimming 2014 enrolment form3. Letter from Aquatics Manager

For Members who are not in our current program and wish to sign up for our Fall Program, you can collect the enrolment forms from the Aquatics Counter from May 26. All new swimmers to the program will need to be assessed before being placed in the program.

Please note that we will not be disqualifying those swimmers aged 10 and under. Instead, their time will be recorded and the referee will issue them a notice informing them of the reason. They would have been disqualified if this had been an out-of-club swim meet. That way the swimmer will remember and adhere to FINA guidelines next time.

For those aged 11 years and above, disqualifications will be at the discretion of the referee. The swimmers’ times will not be recorded if they have been handed a dQ card.


We introduce your child to the joy of water activity while developing confidence, familiarization, exploration, and independence. These experiences will enable your child to enjoy aquatic activities safely. Aqua Stars is all about having fun, through playing games, singing songs, and aquatic play. It also allows you, the parent, to learn all about swimming and water safety along with your child. Classes can start for your child as early as 6 months of age.

Wednesday mornings, June 11 – July 23

camp 1 tuesday, June 10 – friday, June 13camp 2 tuesday, June 17 – friday, June 20camp 3 tuesday, June 24 – friday, June 27camp 4 tuesday, July 1 – friday, July 4 camp 5 tuesday, July 8 – friday, July 11 camp 6 monday, July 28 – friday, august 1 (excluding Public holiday, July 28)camp 7 tuesday, august 5 – friday, august 8

This Program is non-competitive in nature and designed to give students a background in competitive swimming. The emphasis is on teaching and refining the basic swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke) while instilling a life-long love for the water.

The swimmers are encouraged to have fun while they learn the proper swim strokes, starts and turns. The camp program will provide the opportunity to practice basic swimming through

Monday, June 9 – Friday, August 8

planned activities and an easy to follow skill progression. Swimmers will be broken up into groups based on ability.

open to all members equivalent of Starfish Swim School Level 3 & abovetime options:morning: 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.afternoon: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.member child: $250member Guest: $275

Parent & Child Program

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The Learn-To-Swim Program teaches aquatics and safety skills in a logical progression.

This is a fantastic opportunity for swimmers to continue their swimming or begin our Program. Swimmers have the opportunity to swim as many times as they wish per week.

Week 1 monday, June 9 – friday, June 13Week 2 monday, June 16 – friday, June 20 Week 3 monday, June 23 – friday, June 27Week 4 monday, June 30 – friday, July 4Week 5 monday, July 7 – friday, July 11 Week 6 monday, July 14 – friday, July 18Week 7 monday, July 21 – friday, July 25Week 8 monday, July 28 – friday, august 1Week 9 monday, august 4 – friday, august 8

Let’s get back into racing shape!

We have designed a new invigorating week of training designed for our competitive swimmers in dolphin and Shark Squads as well as the Shooting Stars Swim Team. The Program provides an excellent pre-season training session for all levels of competitive swimmers and a fun-filled week of camp activities both in and out of the water with friends new and old.

All participants must have knowledge of the four competitive strokes.

monday, august 4 – friday, august 8 member child: $600member Guest: $660

For more information on all Aquatics Programs please visit the Aquatics Counter, call 6739-4450, or email [email protected] or [email protected].

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If you look up the definition of “team” in the dictionary, it will be along the lines of “a group of people who share a common interest”. Being a part of The American Club’s Shooting Stars team means so much more than that to the

50 swimmers who are a part of it. These kids whose ages range from 7 to 16 learn not only great swimming skills and techniques from our coaches, but also exactly what it means to be part of something bigger than just them. It means

finding a place where they can be themselves. It means challenging themselves and their team mates to become better and faster swimmers, while being surrounded

by others who are doing the same. And it means respecting coaches and making friends, some of whom they will keep for the rest of their lives. It also means learning how to cope and support each other in success and failure.

Since 2010, the coaching team, led by Brooke Skeers, and assisted by coaches Efren Tablan and Raymond Chang have taken the Swim Team to a significantly more competitive level in both training and competitions. The team has gradually increased their competition program from just 3 in-house meets and a few invitational’s to 13 swim meets a season. A big stepping stone was The Club joining the Merlion League in 2011. Along with The American Club, the league consists of The Tanglin Club, British Club, Marsden Swim School and Anglo-Chinese School (ACS). We hosted our first Merlion League Meet in 2012 where we had 190 swimmers competing from the 5 clubs. It was the largest meet in The Club’s history. This increased competition has exposed our swimmers to more consistent racing which in turn has vastly motivated the team to enhance their performance.

This March, the team achieved the highest milestone in The Club's Aquatics history with 10 swimmers competing in 44 events at the Singapore National Junior and Senior Championships. Swimmers were able to compete by attaining tough qualifying time standards in the February Singapore Swimming Association Trials Meet.

The ten swimmers who represented The Club were: Matthew Mitchell, Sophie Rysgaard, Zara Shilakis, Anna Bierley, Emma Bierley, karl Abou Ghannam, Ben vail, Libbey Stephenson, Eliza Fry and Alison Fry. The Singapore National Age Group Championship was a success with 2 top ten finishes, 14 top twenty finishes and 34 personal best times swum. Congratulations to these swimmers who represented The Club at the highest level in Singapore.

We are hoping to add to the Shooting Stars successes with the addition of Shan Goh who joined the Aquatics Team as Head Coach in February 2014. Shan swam very successfully in high-level Singapore competitions before moving to Australia to attend university. She is an Australian bronze level coach who began her coaching career in 2005 at the University of Western Australia Uniswim. Shan has vast experience in teaching a wide spectrum of swimmers from learn to swim, adults to triathletes, as well as having achieved great success in coaching elite swimmers at national age group championship level. We are excited to have Shan as part of our Aquatics Team, and for more exciting achievements ahead for our great Shooting Stars.

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The Singapore National Age Group Championship was a

success with 2 top ten finishes, 14 top twenty finishes and 34

personal best times swum.

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saturday, march 15The hazy weather did little to dampen the spirits of our party goers as close to 700 people and a few bona fide leprachauns gathered at The American Club for a really green evening. There were plenty of green beverages, green food and Irish music that kept the crowd entertained till midnight. Thank you to all our Members and guests who took part in our party.

To view more photos of the event, please visit our Facebook page.

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LEARN MORE TODAY AT WWW.SAS.EDU.SGCPE Registration Number: 196400340RRegistration Period: 22 June 2011 to 21 June 2017Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

In SAS elementary music, not only do we cultivate creativity, expression, and overall musicianship, we offer diverse experiences that allow each student to find their own place in a world of music.

Specialized facilities include an Indonesian gamelan room, a keyboard lab, and full sets of xylophones and African drums in every classroom

SAS offers a wide variety of after-school music courses, including Kindermusik, piano, strings, and guitar

In K-5 elementary music, our five teachers are all talented musicians in their own right, with specialties in guitar, jazz, classical, and orff instruments


ES Launch_AmericaClub.p.indd 1 27/3/14 12:31 pm

BE IMAGINATIVE. BE YOU.

SPEAKING TO HEARTS THROUGH RHYTHM, RHYMES, AND STORIES

SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL

LEARN MORE TODAY AT WWW.SAS.EDU.SGCPE Registration Number: 196400340RRegistration Period: 22 June 2011 to 21 June 2017Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

In SAS elementary music, not only do we cultivate creativity, expression, and overall musicianship, we offer diverse experiences that allow each student to find their own place in a world of music.

Specialized facilities include an Indonesian gamelan room, a keyboard lab, and full sets of xylophones and African drums in every classroom

SAS offers a wide variety of after-school music courses, including Kindermusik, piano, strings, and guitar

In K-5 elementary music, our five teachers are all talented musicians in their own right, with specialties in guitar, jazz, classical, and orff instruments

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