Masalah Spice Cooking Class Highlights - MSBCA Calgary• Koay / Lee, Boon Kow & Lai Chern • Lam, Frank • Lee, Ken & Wendy • Looi, Kok Sim & Peggy • Mehta, Pradip & Snehlata

Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Community AssociationWWW.MSBCA.CA DECEMBER 2017

WHAT'S INSIDE?

P2 | President's Message Thank You from Ah Hock SCALE Lunches for 2018

P3 | Committee Information

P4 | Membership Updates

P5 | What's on at the Clubhous Calendar of Events

P6 | Weekly/Monthly Events

P8 | Christmas Party Details

P9 | Puppet Show Highlights

P10 | Mind Health Exercise

P11 | Masala Spice Highlights

P12 | Mari Memasak Higlights

P13 | Kids' Cooking Class Recap

P14 | Photo of the Month

P15 | GCM Minutes Nov 2018

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Kids' Cooking Class Highlights

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2 - MSBCA NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2017

Dear members and friends of MSBCA,

On behalf of the organizing committee of Shall We Sing

2017, I would like to thank all contestants, guests, volunteers, sponsors and other supporters of our first-ever singing competition fundraiser. This was held on the evening of Saturday, December 2, at the clubhouse and it was a full house. Our fundraising campaign was designed to support two causes: the Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS) low income social housing program and MSBCA’s programs for youth engagement and multicultural learning in the community. It turned out to be an enormous success and we have been able to meet our commitments to the benefit of many. Thank you everyone who helped make a positive difference to ' the community.

Special recognition goes to the contestants of the competition. Everyone was touched by their bravery and courage in singing before a crowd of many friends and members of our community. We are all proud of your achievements. A job well done!

On behalf of the Board, I would like to announce the resignation of Eric Ng as VP Malaysia due to his family and work commitments. Thank you Eric for serving this role on the Board for the past year. The Board has accepted the application of Helen Ong who is now appointed VP Malaysia. Helen’s other duties include leading the Arts & Crafts and youth/social programs, which she has done wonderfully in the past year. Congratulations Helen!

As Christmas and New Years approach, I would like to wish everyone a very happy and festive winter season. May you all enjoy good health and spirits with your family and friends. And always, remember to be safe and to party safely because you’re important to someone you know.

In November last month, one of the events that impressed me greatly was the inaugural Masala Spice cooking class led by Charan Kaur. It brought to my mind many unique flavours in Malaysia and Singapore with Indian and Malay influences. I hope that in the coming months, we will see growth in this cooking class. And I hope we will see more growth of Indian and Malay cultural influences that will bring our Malaysian, Singaporean and Bruneian community to its full potential.

Bringing our community to its full potential will not be an easy task. It will require patience, relationship building, and a culture of confidence. All three will need to be in the long term. Yet, from the progress we’ve made, we’re getting there. Next year is 2018 and I reflect upon how exciting 2017 has been. It’s been a year of remarkable progress.

JONATHAN LOOI

The President's Message

I want to take this end of year moment to thank everyone who had patronized MSBCA 2017 Sunday Culinary Art Lunch Event (SCALE) and especially would like to thank the sponsors for 4 of the events. The sponsors were Anna and Rod Zillman, Daisy and John Kielhorn, Sharon Yeong and Rebecca.

We will take a break in December 2017 and hope to see some of you again in 2018 starting on last Sunday of January.

3xcheers from tribe member Ah Hock.

Thank You!from Ah Hock

UPCOMING SCALE LUNCHES FOR 2018!Jan 28 - Sarawak Kolo Mee by Team Linda (to be confirmed)

Feb 25 - Hainanese Chicken Rice + Ipoh Kai Si Hor Fun by Team Sandy

Mar 25 - Malaysian Lor Mee by Team Jill

Apr 29 - Singapore Laksa by Team Adeline

May 27 - Singapore Prawn Mee by Team Adeline

Jun 24 - Penang Laksa by Team Crispina (to be confirmed)

Jul 29 - Kway Teow Teng (soup) by Team Sandy

Aug 26 - Kuching Laksa by Team Ah Hock

Sep 22 - Saturday High Tea Kopitiam Style by Team Ah Hock

Oct 28 - Malay Nasi Lemak by Team Melissa

Nov 25 - Penang Char Kway Teow by Team Ah Hock

DECEMBER 2017 - MSBCA NEWSLETTER - 3

MSBCA COMMITTEE MEMBERS2017/2018

PRESIDENTJonathan Looi [email protected] MALAYSIAHelen Ong [email protected] SINGAPOREJoyce Yit [email protected] BRUNEIPeter Chai [email protected] Wei Teng [email protected] Teoh [email protected] DIRECTOR Emily Teoh [email protected] COMMITTEE:[email protected] ChanJesse Cheah AGLC RepresentativeJohn QuonCharan [email protected] Bong [email protected] Bong [email protected]

MSBCA Mailing Address: #301, 114-3rd Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 0E7

NEW Tel/Fax: 587-323-6828

YOUR BOARD OF COMMITTEE

Top row: Patrick Teoh, Peter Chai, Jonathan Looi, John Quon, Jesse Cheah, Sandy ChanBottow row: Joyce Yit, Emily Teoh, Helen Ong, Charan Kaur. Missing: Wei Wei Teng, Eric Ng

ADVERTISE WITH US!SMALL: $15/month (2.25” X 3.0”)MEDIUM: $30/month (5.0” X 3.0”)

BANNER: $45/month (7.75” X 2.75”)HALF PAGE: $50/month (7.75” X 5.0”

CONTACT: [email protected]


Membership Updates

* We need some information from you for the Membership Directory as your current information may be missing/outdated; Please contact [email protected] to update this informationIf you have paid and your name is NOT on the list, or there are any other required corrections/updates to your information, please email [email protected] and it will be reflected on the next newsletter and included in our membership records.

As MSBCA continues to be a steadily growing organisation, we strive to encourage the continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of our membership processes. The following guidelines have been established for the current 2018 year in regards to membership:

• Memberships will be valid for the calendar year of January 1 to December 31

• No registrations/renewals for the current year will be accepted after July 31 (this will allow time for a complete list of eligible voters to be disclosed prior to AGM)

• Members who registered/renewed after this year’s cut-off date (July 31, 2017) will have memberships valid until December 31, 2018

• There will be a fixed membership rate of $15 (individual) and $25 (family) regardless of when during the year that membership was received

The following members are those who are currently registered for 2018 MSBCA Membership:

• Abdullah / Singh, Maya & Baldev• Bahadoran, Soheila• Bong, Ah Nga & Anna• Boon, Soon Loke & Wei Cheng• Cao, Wayne• Chai, Peter & Esther• Chan, Philip & Adeline• Cheah, Jesse & Melissa• Chieng, Eugene & Anna• Chiew, Vincent & Susan Eng• Chin, George & Karen • Choo, Yeu Chuan & Meaiha (Janette)• Chua, Mary (Siew Linn) & Siang Kok• Goay, Evelyn• Gu, Yin Ying• Hon, Ken & Wendy• Hoo / Toh, Lee Choo & Kok Leong• Khoo, Theresa & Vernon Strom• Kielhorn, Daisy & John• Koay / Lee, Boon Kow & Lai Chern• Lam, Frank• Lee, Ken & Wendy

• Looi, Kok Sim & Peggy• Mehta, Pradip & Snehlata• Quek, Shyut Moi• Roe, Kim & Paul• Rumjahn, Conrad & Rebecca • Sandhu, Sharon• Saw, Piek Yin (Sharon)• Shanmugam, Ravichandren & Mani

Mala• Son, Jessie• Soo, John & Jennie• Teo, Ivan & Eng• Teoh, Paul & Kathy• Tang, C.K. & Seang• Tse, Anthony & Josephine• Tse, Evelyn & Timothy• Vogt, Gerry & Jill Heng• Wong / Tan, Dennis & Alice• Wong / Chan, Grace & David• Wong, Jeffrey• Woo-Paw, Teresa• Yap, Sam & Linda• Yeong / Tan, Sharon & Bobby• Yong, Peter & Kim

New Family Membership:Abdullah / Singh, Maya & BaldevMehta, Pradip & Snehlata

Family Renewal Membership:Shanmugam, Ravichandren & Mani MalaTse, Evelyn & TimothyYeong / Tan, Sharon & Bobby

New Individual Membership:Sandhu, Sharon

Memberships are valid from January to December; Prompt payment is appreciated to take advantage of member benefits. Members who paid for 2018 MEMBERSHIP in November 2017 (listed alphabetically by last name):


The following calendar will be posted on the Clubhouse's front door. The Club will be open whenever the below activities are happening, whether to use the library or join in. We are looking for responsible volunteers to help open the Clubhouse, as well as those volunteers who have a special cultural activity or hobby they would like to share, such as cooking or art.

We also have equipment such as a traditional carrom and a table tennis set up available for public use! Please contact [email protected] to apply.

What's on at the Clubhouse

DECEMBER 2017Dec 2017 (Mountain Time - Edmonton)MSBCA Events Calendar

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9 : 3 0 a m - Karaoke-Kendy1 p m - SingingProgram-Rosalind3 p m - SingingFundraisingPreparat ion-Joyce

9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong1 p m - SingingFundraisingEvent- Joyce

1 0 a m - Masala Spice CookingClass-Charan3 p m - Mind Heal th Exercise-Linda

1 0 a m - Wellnessclass-Rosalind(cancel)1 : 3 0 p m - QiGong - Kit ty Feng6 p m - Boardmeet ing-Jonathan

2 p m - Mind Heal th Exercise-Linda

1 0 a m - Stretchclass-Rosalind1 : 3 0 p m - Qigong-Kit ty Feng5 : 3 0 p m - MindHeal thExercise-Linda

1 0 a m - Tai Chi Practice6 p m - RiverfrontBible Study - Adeline Chan

9 : 3 0 a m - Karaoke-Kendy1 p m - SingingProgram-Rosalind

9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong1 p m - DancePractice-Irene/ Teacher Z h u2 : 3 0 p m - Bylawcommit teemeet ing-John4 p m - Mar iMemasak-Adeline

2 p m - ChildrenSinging-He len3 p m - Mind Heal th Exercise-Linda

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1 0 a m - Tai Chi Practice3 p m - Pr ivatePreparat ion-Adeline6 p m - RiverfrontBible Study - Adeline Chan

9 : 3 0 a m - Karaoke-Kendy1 p m - SingingProgram-Rosalind5 : 3 0 p m - ChristmasPreparat ion- Helen7 p m - Practice for Xmas - Helen

9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong5 p m - ChristmasParty- Joyce/ He len







9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong1 p m - DancePractice-Irene/ Teacher Z h u4 p m - Mar iMemasak-Adeline






9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong1 p m - DancePractice-Irene/ Teacher Z h u


Sun M o n T u e W e d Thu Fr i S a t

Family Memberships $25/year

Individual / Single parent family $15/year

www.msbca.ca/about/membership

RECRUITING FOR EDITORIAL COMMITTEE:

We are now seeking members to form a volunteer editiorial committee. Members of all ages and

backgrounds are welcome. We seek members who are: Passionate and interested in developing their writing and editing skills; Responsible and able to

manage their time effectively.


Recruiting New DancersOF ALL AGES

Contact Adrine Chong 403-973-8338

Upcoming EventsDecember 20172nd Shall We Sing 201716th Christmas Party

January 2018TBA

Mari MemasakMari Memasak is Malay for

"Let's cook!"Cuisine is an underrated way of sharing our hearts and culture.

TBAPlease register to participate:

Call Adeline (403) 383-1689

We always welcome volunteers if you are interested in helping out.

Here’s how it will work – Volunteer hosts will indicate on our club calendar www.msbca.ca/events/calendar when they are planning to host a Community Night and the type of activity that will be taking place.

RSVP required so we know you’re coming and can inform you of any changes.

Contact [email protected]

MSB CommunityFeel like hanging out? Come check out Community Events @ the MSBCA Clubhouse.

Seniors interested in Badminton?

Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9 am to 3:30 pm$3.50 only for Age 60 and above!

MSBCA members & non members welcome. The more the merrier.

Please contact Ivan Teo [email protected] or 587-432-7955.

KARAOKE Contact Kendy Lo at 403-280-2201


Tai Chi PracticeThursdays 10am - 12pm

Saturday 9am - 10amDrop in session for those interested in practicing.

Contact Rosalind @ 403-282-6026

QigongEvery Monday & Wednesday

1:30PM - 3:30PMContact Rosalind @ 403-282-6026

Stretch ClassWEDNESDAY

10:00AM to 12:00pm

This is a very basic stretching session to help counter any leg and back problems. Hopefully

these sessions will allow people of all ages to live a healthier life.


Here’s how it will work – Volunteer hosts will indicate on our club calendar www.msbca.ca/events/calendar when they are planning to host a Community Night and the type of activity that will be taking place.

RSVP required so we know you’re coming and can inform you of any changes.

Contact [email protected]

MSB CommunityFeel like hanging out? Come check out Community Events @ the MSBCA Clubhouse.

Wellness DanceEVERY MONDAY &

SATURDAY

10:00AM to 12:00pm


Singing ProgramFRIDAYS 1pm - 3pm


Interested in Childrens' Singing Program?

Please contact Helen at [email protected]

Canada's largest privately owned badminton facility with 16 professional courts. Located in Calgary, AB

Call Edward Lee for details and bookings (403) 263-9222

MSBCA would like to thank Edward Lee and Sunridge Badminton Center for their continued sponsorship.

Sunridge Badminton Centre

401 33 St NE #4, Calgary, AB T2A 7R3www.sunridgebadminton.com


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Screening of the Gray Jay Puppet ShowVideo screening on November 26 at Central Public Library. The author, Ken wrote the story “The Gray Jay and the Magpie”. Toh translated his sentences from English into Malay.


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Masalah Spice Cooking Class December 3Masalah Spice second cooking class was on December 3. It was a cheerful and fun gathering and enjoyed every single moment with great friends and members. Thumbs up to all who helped in making masalah spice cooking class succesful and at ease. Those who want the recipes, please contact Helen.A warm thanks again! ~ Charan


Mari Memasak November 11 HighlightsThe last Mari Memasak cooking class for the year, on November 11, was Curry Fish with Vegetables and dessert was Apple Rose Tarts, and Fried Bolivian Plantains.


Kids' Cooking Class Highlights


#123, 233-16th Ave NW, Calgary

Phone: 403-984-EYE3 (3933) | Email: [email protected]

www.eyeclass.ca

Jemaine, Manager

BENEFITS FOR MSBCA MEMBERS AND FAMILY OF MEMBERS.Members will provide their name to Eye Class Optometry who will verify through the

membership list provided in the most recent newsletter.

• 20% OFF Comprehensive vision & eye health examination which includes complimentary photos of your retina and laser scans of your eyes using state-of-the-art ocular coherence tomography for first time patients.

• 50% OFF all brands of eyeglass frames or lenses (the lesser of the two) when you make a complete eyeglass purchase

• 30% OFF all sunglasses with no brand or style restrictions.

• 20% OFF contact lens fitting fees

MEMBERSHIP / RENEWAL?

CHANGE OF MEMBER

INFO?Please contact

[email protected] to keep your details current!

PHOTO OF THE MOMTH: Sent in by Sandy Chan. 30 cents “lok lok” (meat and vege on skewer) Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia


MALAYSIAN SINGAPOREAN BRUNEIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes GCM #01 Tuesday, November 07, 2017

MSBCA Clubhouse Present:

Jonathan Looi (President) Jesse Cheah (Director) Patrick Teoh (Treasurer)

Peter Chai (VP Brunei) John Quon (Director) Charan Kaur (Director)

Helen Ong (Director) Joyce Yit (VP Singapore) Wei Wei Teng (Secretary)

Absent:

Sandy Chan (Director) Eric Ng (VP Malaysia) Emily Teoh (Director)

Call to Order Meeting called to order 6:30pm by Jonathan Looi. Other business discussion started at 6:20pm. Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes GCM #11 Meeting Minutes carried and approved. Motioned by Jesse, seconded by John. Code of Conduct Review and Other Protocols by Jonathan - Code of Conduct printed out for existing Board members to review and new Board members to read and sign. - Clarification of purchasing power and 3 signing authorities. If uncertain about any purchase, please share and discuss within the Board. Board is obliged to support spending for development of existing and new activities and programs whenever possible. - Brief explanation of AGLC to new board members. Review of 2017 AGM and 2016-2017 Progress by Jonathan - AGM: Review of AGM Chair Lita Chan’s slides regarding summary of last year’s activities and programs - AGLC: Use of Proceeds table sharing - Bylaws committee requires to a mission statement, vision statement and core values to guide bylaw process. Jonathan has drafted new version of each but is still under development. Will also seek consensus from various committees, program heads, and program participants. Updates to Board Portfolios by Jonathan - Jonathan created a new board chart to showcase organization structure of MSBCA and each board member’s position at different levels. - Charan hopes to help organizing Hari Raya with several new members as well as games for the summer (treasure hunt). - CNY and Cultural Day/Night, TBC


Fundraising Singing Competition by Joyce - Crowd response is quite low due to lack of outside publicity - Banner was designed by Peter. Briefly explanation given on the MSB cultural symbols in banner. Puppet Workshop by Helen - Puppet screening is on Nov 26 from 1-3pm at Calgary Public Library. This is the product of photos and videos taken during our puppet workshop in the clubhouse on Oct 22 in partnership with the Gray Jay Project for Canada 150. Puppets featured Canadian and MSB cultural elements. Christmas Party by Helen - Entrance fee set at $5 individual / $10 family member / $15 family non-member. Event will be held at Clubhouse on Dec 16 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. - Performances include live band and choirs. Children’s Singing Class by Helen - First free class is on Nov 19, 2pm to 3pm taught by June Zhu (Richard Lee’s assistant). - Target to make it a bi-weekly class. Clubhouse Housekeeping by Jesse - Sunflower property manager had reviewed agreement and confirmed sunroof and staircase area are under MSBCA property and insurance, not Sunflower’s. Received $ 4,700 cheque from insurance company to cover the cost of replacing broken glass panel with new panel and installation. - Contacted 2 major commercial glass suppliers to schedule a date fixing the glass before Xmas party.

Sunday Culinary Art Lunch by Jesse - Jesse will organize the last Sunday lunch for November and would offer the opportunity for others to take over. - Menu for 2018 is almost filled and close to be finalised. Other Business by All - Peter suggested to purchase electric knife sharpener in cost range below $350, approved by Board on behalf of kitchen committee. 20 knives in kitchen will be sharpened. - Gift for Paul Teoh in appreciation for 10+ years as auditor, approved by Board. - Appreciation speech from Peter for Diwali Night. - Membership list is available from Emily whenever needed. - Brief idea to start sewing class to create MSB textiles and other cultural crafts. Will encourage any members to take up this idea if interested and able. Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm Next meeting to be held Monday, December 04, 2017 at 6pm Prepared by Wei Wei Teng

Documents

Masalah Spice Cooking Class Highlights - MSBCA Calgary• Koay / Lee, Boon Kow & Lai Chern • Lam, Frank • Lee, Ken & Wendy • Looi, Kok Sim & Peggy • Mehta, Pradip & Snehlata