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Changi Beach Club, Singapore
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contents
Welcome to the
CBC Family!BENJAMIN LEE YI REN
CHAN REN YI BRYAN
CHRISTOPHER EDWARD TAN ZONG-YI
HO XU WEN GERLYNN
JEREMY CHAN WENG OON
KOH CHOON NGUA
LEONG YEW KONG
POA SIAM AI
SEOW SWEE CHIN VERONICA
TAN BING YU MICHELLE
TARALD HUBERT-SKAJAA
YASHVEER SINGH
Message from 2Hon Treasurer
Announcements 3
• WelcometotheCBCFamily!• LunarNewYearOperationHours
• HongBaoContribution• DeckBar-BeveragePrices• UsedBooksfortheClub-THANKYOU!
NEW! 5
• NEW!UPGRADE -DeckBar• NEW!LOOK -RevampofMainReception• NEW!MACHINES -NewJackpotMachines• NEW!PROMOTIONS -adidasPromotion -3D2NMembers’Promotion
Club Happenings 7 – Sports
• CBCGolfChampionship2011• CBCBadmintonTeamTournament2011
• CBCBowlingOpenChampionship2011
• ChristmasBowl• AdultNoveltyBowl• YouthNoveltyBowl• CBCWalk-A-Jog
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• SeaBliss
Club Happenings 11 – Social
• HealthTalk2011• PeranakanNight• LoveforYoghurtWorkshop• MahjongCompetition2011
• DeBinjaiJungleRambleTrekking
• SocialTeaDanceIII• Cocktail• Kids’X’masParty• ChristmasCountdownParty• CBCAnnualDinner&DanceCountdownto2012
Upcoming Events 15 – Sport
• CuesportsSingaporeNationalSnookerLeagueSeason2011/2012
• LouHeiBowl2012• InterSocialClubsGolfTournament2012–1stRound
Upcoming Events 17 – Social
• LouHeiNight@DeckBar• WalkingtheWaterDragon:
AFengShuiAndAstrologyTalk
• MahjongCompetition• SoapMakingWorkshop• 1DayMalaysiaEcoFarmVisit• ChoosingtherightWATERforahealthierliving
• Sing-Along• Tombola• JamSessions
Club Information 21
• Facilities&OperationHours• ClubDirectory• ManagementCommittee&Staff
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Dear MembersAsHonTreasurer,IfeltthiswouldbeanopportunetimetogiveallmembersanoverviewoftheClub’sfinancialperformanceforthefirsthalfofourfiscalyear.
INCOME ForthesixmonthsperiodtoSeptember2011,incomefromsubscriptions,entrancefees,rentalsandotherswereclosetothatearnedlastyear,butweareprojectingthatbythisfiscalyearend,wewillendupwithalowerincomethanlastyear.Thiswasbecausethe2ndhalfperiodoflastyearsawabigincreaseinentrancefeesfromnewmemberships,aresultoftheaggressivemembershipinitiativeslaunched.Recruitmentofnewmembersthisyearwasmoredifficultasconcernoverthelandleasedeepens.Tocounterthisconcern,theMCapprovedandlaunchedaspecialTermMembershipatonly$1,500ayear,whichisinclusiveofthemonthlysubscriptions.ThisTermmembershipcanberenewedyearonyearandthememberhastheoptiontoconverttheirtermmembershiptoanOrdinaryMembershipata“discounted”entrancefeesoncethelandleaserenewalisfinalised.MoredetailscanbeobtainedfromourMembershipdepartmentandwehopeourmemberscanhelptheClubbyspreadingthisoffertorelatives,friends,colleaguesandbusinessassociates!
Ourjackpotcontributionsfellby28%inthelastfinancialyearover2009,andforthefirstsixmonthsofthisfiscalyear,hasfallenbyanother20%.Itisaveryheavyimpactof$260,000lossestoourbottomlinelastyear.ThisdrasticdropinjackpotrevenuesisthedilemmanotonlyfacedbyCBCbutallclubsinSingapore.Manyclubs,toalleviatetheheavylosses,havehadnochoicebuttoincreasesubscriptionstohelpthefinancesbutwedecidedinsteadtoexploreallotheravenuestomanageourcosts,reduceour
areasoflossesandputinaggressiveeffortstoincreaseourrevenues.Wehopetoimproveourjackpotsituationwiththerecentadditionof4newfruitmachinesinourJackpotroom.Wehavealsoreprogrammedsomeoftheexistingmachinesandreleasedthe200creditlimitsaccordingly.Membersnowhaveachoiceofdifferentbettingdenominationsrangingfrom1c,2c,5c,10c,20cand50ctosuitindividualpreferences.PleasedoheadondowntotheJackpotRoomtotryyourluckandsupportyourClub!
Inourattemptstoreducetheexpectedshortfallinincome,wehavebeenpushinghardtofillupthechaletroomsandmeetingrooms.To-date,thisareahasshownanincreasedcontributionof40%overlastyear.Westronglyencourageourmemberstohelpusbyswingingsomeofyourofficemeetings,seminarsandsocialfunctionsovertoourClub.
COSTSDuetoinflationandotherfactors,operatingexpenditureisexpectedtoincreaseyearonyear.To-date,despitetightcostcontrols,operatingexpenseswere3%higherthanlastyear,mainlyduetohigherrepairsandmaintenancecostsasourmachinery,equipmentandfixturesgetolder,staffcostsandutilitiescharges.
DespiteimplementingmeasurestocontroltheDeckBarlosses,risingcostshaveeliminatedoureffortsandinevitably,wewillhavetoincreaseourbarprices.Wehavecomparedpricesandwiththeincrease,ouroverallpricingwillstillbecompetitive.TheincreasingcostofliquorisbeyondourcontrolandwehopememberswillunderstandandcontinuetosupporttheDeckBar.
LOSSESOverall,ourlossesto-datehaveexceededlastyear’s,themainfactorsbeinglowerjackpotcontributionsandincreasedcosts.Restassured,effortswillnotbesparedandwehopebythefiscalyearend,wewillbeabletoimproveonthefinancialperformance.
Message from Hon Treasurer
LAND LEASEWithregardstothelandleaserenewal,wehavebeenincontactwiththeSingaporeLandAuthority(SLA),UrbanRedevelopmentAuthority(URA)andtheSingaporeSportsCouncil(SSC).InourlatestmeetingwithSingaporeSportsCouncil,itwasconfirmedthatSSCwillnotbeabletohelptheClubsecureanewlandleaseunderSSC.ButSSChasassuredusthattheywillhelpusinthiscause.TheyhavecommittedtoworkwithusandtherelevantauthoritiestotrytoachieveanearlyoutcomesothatCBCcanplanforitsfutureaccordingly.ThegoodnewsatthismomentisthatURAhasadvisedthatthesitethattheClubcurrentlyoccupieswillcontinuetoberetainedforrecreationaluse.
We,theMC,areallmembersoftheClub,andwewouldliketoreassureourmembersthatourtoppriorityisstilltosecureafurthercontinuanceofthelandleaseforourClub.Itiswiththisobjectiveinmind,thatwehavebeenveryprudentinourapproachtohandlingtheClub’sfinances.Wearehappytoinformmembersthatwehaveaddedanother$800,000tothe“fixed”fundssetasideforthispurpose.Wenowhaveatotalof$4.6millioninfixedtermdepositscomparedtothe$3.8millionattheendofthelastfiscalyear.Ourtotalcashandfixeddepositsstandat$5.7millionasatendSept2011comparedto$4.1millionattheendofMar2009.
Wehopethatwiththisshortupdate,membersoftheClubwillstepforwardtohelptheClubinanywaytheycanandletusallunitetoachieveourcommongoaltogether,andthatistogetthelandleaserenewed!
Best RegardsAmy SohCBC Hon Treasurer
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CLUBGeneral Office 1st & 2nd Days (23 & 24 Jan 2012) Closed
Front Office Normal Operation Throughout
Jackpot Room Normal Operation Throughout
Deck Bar & KTV Eve & 1st Day (22 & 23 Jan 2012) Closed2nd Day (24 Jan 2012) Normal Operation Throughout
Sports ComplexEve (22 Jan 2012) Closed at 6.00pm1st Day (23 Jan 2012) Open at 2.00pm2nd Day (24 Jan 2012) Normal Operation Throughout
SeaBlissRestaurant 1st Day (23 Jan 2012) Closed2nd Day (24 Jan 2012) Normal Operation Throughout
Lunar New Year Operation Hours
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hong Bao Contribution
We,themanagement and staffwouldliketothank all memberswhohavecontributedtotheHongBaomeantforstaff.WishingyouaHappy & Prosperous Lunar New YearandMay your year filled with happiness, prosperity and good health.
3D2N Member’s Promotion
Bookguestroomsfor3D2N & get the third night free & $10 vouchertobeusedatanyoftheclub’sfacilitiesexceptfortheoffsettingoftheroomcharges.
Promotionends31 March 2012.
Terms & Conditions applies.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS|NEW!
NEW! UPGRADE
Deck BarOverthelasthalfyear,theDeckBarunderwentsometransformationtoservemembersbetter.
Inresponsetofeedbackfromdanceenthusiasts,thedancefloorareawasexpanded.
Inaddition,theglasspartitionthatseparatedthenon-air-conditionedverandaareawasremoved.Thischangeenabledpatronssittingheretohaveabetterviewofthedancefloorandtoenjoythemselvesincoolair-conditioncomfort.
AbandfromthePhilippines,TheInvincibleTrio,comprisingVinceonkeyboard,JoanandSherryonvocalsareattheDeckBarfromThursdaystoSundaystoentertainpatronswiththeirrepertoireofsongsanddancemusic.Docomedownandparty.
Wealsohaveanewteam,headedbyPeggyLiu,toservemembersandtheirguests.Weseekmembers’understandingastheteamsettlesinandgettoknowmembersbetter.
IfyouhavenotbeentotheDeckBarlately,comeondownandspendtheeveningwithyourbuddiesanddancepartnersforsomedrinks,danceorwatchBPLsoccermatches.Membersenjoya10%discountondrinksanddoberemindedthat$8.00firstdrinkchargesapplytoguests.
Fournewmachineswereinstalledon29November2011afterthejackpotcollection.ThesearethelatestViridianWSmachinesofferingplayersmoregamesandfreegamesfeatures.ThenewLCDtouchscreensofferplayersanewdimensionofplayandthenotevalidatorsprovideplayerstheconvenienceofwithouthavingtoleavetheirseatstochangecoins.
Forvalueaddedconvenienceandseamlessplay,the$200creditlimitsforsomeoftheoldermachineswillbeincreasedwherepossible.
Therewillalsobeanewrangeofbetoptions,offeringfrom1¢,2¢,5¢,10¢,20¢&50¢tocatertodifferentpreferences.
Attimeofprint,anotherfourmachinesarescheduledtobereplacedwithnewoneson31stJanuary2012.
Socomeondowntoexperienceandtryyourluck!!!
NEW! MACHINES
New Jackpot Machines
NEW! LOOK
Revamp of Main ReceptionTheclubisproudtopresentthenewlookofmainreception.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
adidas promotion
TheManagementwouldliketothankmembersforthedonationofthebookstotheClub,VerandaLounge.
Used Books for the Club – THANK YOU!
Deck Bar – Beverage PricesDue to increasing costs, there will be some adjustments to some of the beverages prices. The changes will be effective from 1 January 2012.
NEW! PROMOTIONS
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CLUBHAPPENINGS|SPORTS
CBC Golf Championship 2011TheannualChangiBeachClubGolfChampionship2011washeldon15&16October2011.Atotalof27golfersparticipatedinthisevent.Thisyear,anewcoursewaschosenforthe2dayeventheldatthePadangGolfSukajadiandPalmSpringscoursesinBatam.System36Stablefordwasthegamerulechosenforthechampionship.ThenewcoursewasPadangGolfSukajadiwhichboastsbeautifullushgreensandgreatscenery.
OnreachingBatam,everyonehadaquicklunchbeforegettingreadyforteeoff.Byevening,thegolferscompletedthe18holesandweretransferredtoNovotelHotelforcheck-in.Afterwashingup,theygatheredforaseafooddinneratanearbyrestaurant.
Thegolferssharedjokesandstoriesoftheirgolfexperiencesandalsowatchedalivesoccermatchshownonabigscreen.Thedayendedwitharelaxingmassageforeveryonetorecoverforthenextday.
Onthe2ndday,thegolfershadaheartybreakfastwithchoicesofpancakes,cereal,nasilemak,saladsandpastriesatthehotel.UponarrivalatthePalmSpringsGolf&BeachResort,theygotreadyforthe2ndroundofthetournament.Addingtothefunandchallenge,agameof“nearesttothepin”challengewasorganisedatapar3course.
Afterthetournament,buffetlunchwasserved,followedbyprizepresentation.TheoverallchampionwasMrClarenceTan.1stand2ndplacingintheLadiesdivisionwerewonbyMsLohFongKhengJessieandMsTanGwekChooKarenrespectively.Thewinnerforthe“nearesttothepin”challengewasMrThomasLimPohChai.
Aluckydrawwasalsoheldforallplayersinthetournament.
GolfConvenor,MrRobertLimgaveashortclosingspeechandthankedtheorganisersandthegolfersformakingthisyear’schampionshipaperfectgetawayforall.
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CLUBHAPPENINGS|SPORTS
TheCBCBadmintonTeamTournamenttookplaceonSunday,9October2011attheChanAhKowHallfrom12pmto6pm.
Atotalof33membersparticipatedinthisannualeventandtheyweredividedinto4teams;Orange,Green,RedandBlue.
BlueteamemergedasChampionwhilethefirstrunner-upwasOrangeteamandRedteamwassecondrunner-up.
Afterabuffetdinner,BadmintonConvenor,MrDennisPeerisgaveashortspeechfollowedbytheprizepresentation.Allthe
CBC Badminton Team Tournament 2011
participantswalkedawaywithparticipationprizesandluckydrawprizessponsoredbyPilot,EDUSportsandGoldenInfraEnterprisePteLtd.KudostotheBadmintonSub-Committeefororganisingthisevent.
CBC Bowling Open Championship 2011
TheAnnualCBCBowlingOpenChampionshipcomprisedthreecategories-theMen’sCategory,theLadiesCategoryandtheYouthCategory.
TheMen’sCategoryrolledoffon30NovemberwherebowlerscompetedtoqualifyfortheMastersroundheldon11December.
TheYouthandLadies’Categoriescompetitionwasaonedayaffairwhichtookplaceon10December.MsMichelleNgemergedastheLadiesChampionandtheYouthChampionwasMrVintonAng.
BowlersfromboththeYouthandLadies’Categorieswerepresenton11Decembertocheerthe16malebowlerswhoqualifiedfortheMasters.Theycompetedinthestepladderformatandscoreswereveryclose.Aftermanyhardfoughtgames,MrVernonAngemergedastheMen’sChampion.
AlltheparticipantsproceededtotheClub’srestaurant,SeaBlissfordinner.Theprizepresentationwasalsoheldintherestaurantandwinnerswerepresentedwithtrophiesandprizes.
CongratulationstotheChampions!
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TheCBCWalk-A-JogwasheldonabrightandsunnySunday,20November2011andattracted72participants.Theyweregivensouvenirteeshirtsandsunglasses.
OurGymInstructor,Rahmadconductedthewarm-upsessionbeforeCBC’sPatron,MrAbdullahTarmugiflaggedofftherunat8.30am.
Thisyear’seventhadanewroutefromtheClubdowntoNetheravonRoadandtoChangiPointFerryTerminal.Fromthere;thereturnroutecoveredthewholestretchoftheBoardwalkbacktoChangiBeachClub,atotaldistanceof4km.Formanyoftheparticipants,itwasthefirsttimetheycoveredthewholestretchoftheBoardwalkandenjoyedthescenicviewandthebreeze.
Wheneveryonewasbackattheclub,theyproceededdowntotheCaféareatoresttheirtiredfeetandenjoyedabreakfastofNasiLemakanddrinks.
OurGuestofHonour,MrAbdullahTarmugideliveredashortspeechandgaveawayprizestotheLuckyDrawwinners.
ThankyoutoMrAbdullahTarmugiforgracingtheeventandkudostotheSportsCommitteeandalltheCBCstaffwhoweretheretoperformmarshalduties,makingtheeventasafeandsuccessfulone.Toalltheparticipants,thankyoufortakingpartandhopeyouhadfun.
TheAdultNoveltyBowlwasheldonthe2October2011,organisedbytheBowlingSub-Committee.Atotalof28bowlersparticipatedinthiseventandtomaketheeventevenmoreinterestingandchallenging,thebowlersweretobowl“cold”withoutanypracticethrows!Theformatofplaywasforeachbowlertobowlthreegamesof9-PinTapfollowedbythreegamesofScratch,wheretheywerepairedinto14teams.Theformatofthelasttwogameswas3-6-9,astheparticipantsweregroupedintothefinalseventeamsoffourbowlers.Thegamesendedataround7pm.
Afterabuffetdinner,theprizepresentationwasheld.ThewinningteamconsistedofJosephKSoong,HenryWongFongCheeandKheongMayTanwithatotalpinfallof5622.Congratulationstothewinners!
Adult Novelty Bowl
Youth Novelty BowlTheYouthNoveltyBowlwasheldonChildren’sDay,1October2011.Theeventrolledoffat1.30pmwithatotalofsevenmembers’childrenparticipating.Thebowlerscompetedinfourgamesof8/9pintapandfourgamesofscratchbowling.TheoverallwinnerwasMichelleNg,2ndplacingand3rdplacingwenttoVintonAngandBostonAngrespectively.
Christmas BowlAnoveltyChristmasBowleventwasorganizedbyRolandTanandMargaretChanoftheBowlingCommittee.30bowlingmembersparticipatedinthisannualeventon17Dec2011.Theyreportedtothebowlingalleyat1pminhighChristmasspiritsandwerebriefedontheformatofplaywhichwasforeachbowlertobowl3non-competitivegamesforeachformatof
bowl.Thefirstformatwas8-PinTapfollowedby3-6-9andthelastthreegameswasthe1stever8-PinTapmoonlightbowlinCBC!
Beforetheeventrolledoff,SantaClausappearedandeverybowlerreceivedapresentandatthesametimecelebratedthebirthdayofMrFongCheeKheong,oneofthebowlers.Afterthefirstgame,allthebowlersweretreatedtoabuffetdinnerandcontinuedwiththeirgamesafterthebreak.Excitementreachedthepeakwhenplayingthethirdgamewheremostofthelightsinthebowlingalleywereswitchedoffexceptthe
lightsthathighlightedthepins.Thebowlerswerethrilledbytheexperienceofbowlinginthedark.
Beingtheseasonofgiving,theorganisersconductedluckydrawsandensuredeverysinglebowlerwonaprize!Itwasindeedanenjoyableevening.
CBC Walk-A-Jog 2011
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CLUBHAPPENINGS|SOCIAL
Health Talk 2011
Peranakan Night
AgroupofhealthconsciousmemberscongregatedonarelaxingSaturdayafternoonon15October2011inthePoolViewRoomtolistentohealthtips.TheguestspeakerwasMsSusanTanwhosharedvaluableinsightsonhowtolivehealthierandlookbetter.
Thetopicsincludedtherelationshipsbetweenhealth,weightandageandthelatestgeneticbreakthroughintotalanti-agingsolutions.Theparticipantsalsohadfreeanalysisoftheirbodycompositions.
Interestedintakingamorepro-activeroleincaringforyourhealth?Lookoutformoreup-comingworkshopsandtalks.
ThePeranakanNightwasheldonthe29October2011,Saturday.ChanAhKowHallwasdecoratedwith‘batik’andPeranakanmemorabiliatoreflectthistheme.Theeventattracted97membersandguestsandtheyweretreatedtoabuffetspreadofauthenticPeranakanfood.FrancisHoganandAliciaAngentertainedwithaPeranakanskit.LadieswhocamedressedinkebayaswereselectedtotakepartintheBest-dressedaward.DancingenthusiastsmovedtothebeatprovidedbytheClub’sresidentband.Theeventculminatedwithaluckywhere12participantswenthomewithprizes.
Mahjong Competition 2011ThesecondeditionofCBCMahjongCompetition2011,heldon16October2011,Sunday,attracted54participantsrangingfromaspiringtoestablished‘mahjongknights”tocompeteintheday-longeventattheChanAhKowHall.Thecompetitionkickedoffaftertheplayersenjoyedalightbreakfast.
After3roundsofintensecompetition(withbreaksinbetweenforlunchandtea)MrTanTeckTinwascrownedtheChampionwithanimpressivetotalscoreof2,032points.Thefirstandsecondrunners-upwereMrStevenLaiFookWahandMrStevenFernandezrespectively.
Aftertuckingintoabuffetdinner,theChairmanofChangiBeachClub,MrWilsonChuagaveawaytheawardsandluckydrawprizes.
Love For Yoghurt Workshop23October2011saw11participantsgatheredinthePoolViewRoomforthe“LoveforYoghurtWorkshop”
OurguestspeakerMissAliciaTong,talkedabouttheimportanceofyoghurtinrelationtoourGastrointestinal(GI)health.Shediscussedonwhatthebodywaslackingwhenwesufferfromconstipation,badbreath,diarrhoea,indigestion,fatigue,flatulenceorbloatingandhowyoghurtcanhelp
Ourparticipantshadtheprivilegeoftastingsamplesofhome-madeyoghurtbroughtbythespeakerandpickeduptipsonhowtomaketheirownyoghurtathome.
Lookoutformoreworkshopsandtalksbeingplannedforyou.
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CLUBHAPPENINGS|SOCIAL
De Binjai Jungle Ramble Trekking16adventurousmembersandgueststookupthechallengetotrekthroughBukitTimahNatureReserveonacoolSaturdaymorningonthe12November,2011.StartingfromBinjaiPark,thetrektookthemthrougholdkampongvegetation,batfilled-tunnels,climbedsteepslopesstrewnwithobstaclesliketreetrunksandbouldersandplodalongamuddystream.TheendpointwasatMurnaneReservoir,reachedafter3hoursofsweatandtoil.
Livinginanurbanisedenvironment,thetrekprovidedarareopportunityforthemtobewithnature.Theguidealsoshared
Social Tea Dance III
Beingahotfavouriteamongmembers,itwasanotherfullhouseas140membersandgueststhrongedtheChanAhKowHallfor2011SocialTeaDanceIIIonSundayafternoon,13November2011.Onceagain,regularsandnewbiesshowedofftheirfancyfootworkasDJJasonKaispunamixoftunespopulartothecrowd.Besidesenjoyingthemselvesonthedancefloor,participantsgottomeetupwiththeirfriendsforanafternoonoflaughter,dancing,relaxationandcatchingup.Theparticipantswerealsotreatedtoadelicioustea-timebuffet.Duetotheoverwhelmingresponse,someofourmemberswereunabletojoininthisevent.Wewouldliketotakethisopportunitytoexpressourregretsthattheyhadtomisstheteadanceandthankthemfortheircontinuoussupport.
Doregisterearlytoavoiddisappointmentforournextevent.
hisknowledgeonthedifferentkindofwildplantsandtreesseenalongtheroute.
Anamazingfactwasthatmostoftheparticipantsforthistrekwereabove50!Interestedinfunoutdooractivities?Lookoutformoreexcitingadventurescomingyourway!
n $6.00 per glass or $10.00 for 2 glasses.
nNo further discounts applicable.nAll prices are subject to prevailing GST.
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CoCktail of the Month
FEBRUARY 2012 Love Bliss –ConcoctionofVodka,OrangeJuice,CranberryJuice&PineappleJuice
MARCH 2012 Blue Moon –ConcoctionofGin,LemonJuice&BlueCurucao
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28childrentroopedmerrilyintotheBeachLodgefortheKids’X’masPartyonSaturday,17December2011.ChristopherColumbus,amagicianfromTheMagicEmpireenthralledthekidswithhisamazingtricksandalsotickledtheirfunnyboneswithaventriloquismact.Thekidsparticipatedingamesandquizzesinwhichtheywonwonderfulnoveltyitems.Afterthegames,thekids,theirparentsandguardiansenjoyedasavourybuffet.Itwasoneofthoseraremealswherekidswereseenfinishingtheirfoodquicklyasallofthemwereeagerforthenextprogram–ArrivalofSantaClaus!
Santa’sarrivalwasmetwithexcitedsquealsandclapping.Santadidnotdisappointthem,givingoutgoodiesandpresentstoall.Thepartycontinuedwithluckydrawsandballoonsculpturing.TheeveningclimaxedwitheachkidgettingtheopportunitytohavetheirpicturestakenwithSanta!
Kids’ X’mas Party
OnSaturday,24December2011,revellersgatheredintheDeckBarforChristmasParty2011.ParticipantswereissuedwithSantahatsandthebarstaffweredeckedinSantarinacostumes,creatingafestivemood.ThenightstartedoffwithaChristmasfeastconsistingofSanta’sWinterSalad,JuicyHerb-RoastTurkey,ProfondoFrittoPlatter,Shepherd’sPie,ChristmasForest,ChickenChowder,GarlicButteredRicewithRaisinandChocolateCreamPuff.
Inbetweenbandperformancesandlotsofdancing,gamessuchas‘PredictionGame’&‘PinataHitting’wereplayedandtheparticipantshadajollygoodtime.Asmidnightapproached,everyonegatheredonthedancefloorfortheChristmascountdown.ChristmasDaywaswelcomedwithloudcheers,poppingpoppers,whistlingandhuggingwhilesingingtoChristmasCarols.Thecelebrationwasfollowedbythecuttingoflogcakesandmoredancing.Thefinaleforthefestivitieswastheluckydrawsandeventhoughnoteveryonewonapresent,alltheparticipantsleftinhighspiritsandinafestivemood.
Christmas Party
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CBC Annual Dinner & Dance Countdown to 2012Date : 31-12-11 (Saturday) Venue : Sea Bliss Restaurant
We would like to this opportunity to thank the following sponsors for their contributions:
ABSimAmusementServicesANIKAInsuranceBrokers&ConsultantsPteLtdARITECPteLtdArteAssociatesPteLtdCourteousEngineeringWorksExpressPestSolutionFujiXeroxSingaporePteLtdGenericPrintPteLtdGimTimPteLtdInterRelatedInstruments&ServicesPteLtdIQDynamicsPteLtdLaurelsFoodSuppliersPteLtdMagnumSpirits&WinePteLtdMotherlandElectronicHardwarePteLtdMunShengAirConPteLtdPernodRicardSingaporePteLtdSAFIEquipment&ServicesPteLtdTheSwimLabPteLtdTaiSunPaperProductsPteLtdVectraPteLtd
“Goodbye2011,Hello2012”wasthetaglineforourDinner&DanceCountdownParty!“DanceMania”waschosenasthethemetomatchthelovefordancingbymembersoftheclub.Awhopping185membersandguestsparticipatedinthisjoyousoccasion.
ThecorridoroftheVerandaLoungeleadingtotherestaurantwasgailydecoratedtocreateawelcomingmood.Acolourfuldécorboththeinsideandoutsidetherestaurantheightenedthefestiveatmosphere.At8pm,ClubChairman,MrWilsonChuadeliveredashortspeechandthepartykickedoffafterthespeechbytheSocialCommitteeChairman,MrStanleyFoo,thankingeveryoneforattendingandacknowledgingthegenerosityofthesponsorsandtheeffortoftheClubstaffformakingtheeventpossible.
TheManagementCommitteesurprisedthepartywhenthey“servedthefirstdish”toallthetables.The“firstdish”turnedouttobeahandytravelcutlerysetforallasamementofortheevent.
Itwasfollowedbyadelectableeight-courseChineseDinnerpreparedbytheClub’snewcaterer,SeaBlissRestaurant.Hilariousgameswereplayedduringthedinnertokeepeveryoneentertained.TheClub’sresidentband,TheInvincibleTrioprovidedpopulardancingmusicmuchtothedelightofthemanydancers.
Oneoftheevening’shighlightswasthespecialperformancebyaLadyGagaimpersonator,singingsomeofherhitsandteasingtheaudience.Anotherhighlightwasahighimpactdance.TheB-Boysperformedspectacularbreakdancemovesthatthrilledthecrowd.ThecelebrationsreachedanalltimehighwheneveryonegatheredonthedancefloorandcounteddowntotheNewYear.Atthestrokeofmidnight,revellersbeganpoppingthebubblyandexchangingNewYeargreetingswitheachother.IntheLuckyDrawsegment,MrsKohSoonChuatookhomethetopprizeofaSharp40”LCDTV&aPhilipsHomeTheatreSystem.Theother24luckywinnerswonfabulousprizesrangingfromelectronicgadgetstohomeappliances.Manystayedontocontinuetoboogietodiscomusictilllate.
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UPCOMINGEVENT|SPORTS
Upcoming Events (Jan – Mar 2012)
RemarksFormoredetailsregardingSportsrelatedevents,lookoutforthemonthlyflyersintheupcomingmonthsoremailtosyamil@changibc.org.sgtoindicateyourinterest.
BILLIARDS
Spectator Events Letuscheer&supportthe CBC Sharksastheyrepresentusinthetournamentoftheyear!
Cuesports Singapore National Snooker League Season 2011/2012
CBCwillbehosting5HomegamesonthefollowingMondays:
• 09 January 2012 VS CSCPlatinum• 16 January 2012 VS SRCPremier• 30 January 2012 VS TeamWarren• 06 February 2012 VS WestCoastBilliardSaloon
• 13 February 2012 VS KlassicClub
* Please note that the Cuesports Room will be temporary closed on these nights. Tournament will be between 7.30pm to 11pm.
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UPCOMINGEVENT|SPORTS
BOWLING
GOLF
Date : 5 February 2012, SundayTime : 2.30pm – 6.30pm
Charges : $45.00 (Members)
$55.00 (Guest)
Closingdate : 27 January 2012
Inter Social Clubs Golf Tournament 2012 – 1st Round
Jointhegolfsectionfor$5.00+ a monthandenjoybenefitsallyearround.SignupfortheInterSocialClubsGolfTournamentsandpityourstrokesagainstothergolfersfromotherclubs.
Sign up now!
Highlights • PityourskillsagainstgolfersfromotherClubsaroundSingapore!• MedalstobewonforthebestgolferofeachClub!• Enjoyscrumptiousdinnerwithallthegolfersandmeetnewfriends.
Date : March 2012Time : 12 noon – 9pm Venue : TBACharges : TBA
Lou Hei Bowl 2012
*Remarks: All charges are subject to prevailing GST.
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UPCOMINGEVENT|SOCIAL
Lou Hei Night @ Deck Bar
Walking the Water Dragon: A Feng Shui And Astrology Talk
JANUARY
Date : 28 January 2012 Time : 7pm – 1amVenue :Deck BarClosingDate : 9 January 2012Charges : $18* member
$28* affiliated member/guestClosingDate : 08 January 2011
FEBRUARY
Highlights Includes1stdrink&mouthwateringbuffet
Prosperitydoorgiftforeveryregisteredparticipant
Exhilaratinggames&prizestobegivenaway
Festivelivebandperformances
Rawfishtossing
Date : 18 Febuary 2011 Time : 2pm – 4pmVenue :Pool View RoomClosingDate : 9 January 2012Charges : $5* member
$8* affiliated member/guestClosingDate : 04 February 2012
Highlights 1. Outlookfor2012-TheWaterDragonyear2. HoweachChineseAstrologicalsignwillfarein20123. Goodandbadsectorsfor2012inyourhomeand
officeandhowtobenefitfromthem4. MissingSectorsforahouse:whodoesitaffectand
whattodoaboutit
Speaker: Master Stanley Tan & Esther Teh Betweenthem,thereare20yearsofhelpingpeoplewiththeirpracticeofWesternandEasternmetaphysicalknowledge.
*Remarks: All charges are subject to prevailing GST.
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UPCOMINGEVENT|SOCIAL
Mahjong Competition
Soap Making Workshop
Date : 19 February 2012
Time : 9am – 6pm
Venue :Chan Ah Kow Hall
Charges : $20* member $40* affiliated member/guest (includes GST)
Remarks :Meals are included
ClosingDate : 05 January 2011 (Limited places only, sign up now!)
Pit your skills this festive season against other players! Attractive prizes for the best of the best and lucky draw to be won!
Hurry sign up today, limited vacancies available!
It is time to Huat!!!
MARCH FEBRUARY
Date : 03 March 2012
Time : 2pm – 4pm
Venue :Pool View Room
Charges : $50* member $60* affiliated member/guest (includes GST.)
Remarks :Charges includes material fees
ClosingDate : 12 February 2012
Highlights
1. Findoutthecontentsfoundincommercial/massproducesoap&showergelusedinourdailylives.
2. Understandwhyhome-madesoapisbetterthencommercialsoap.
3. D-I-Ysession.Makeyourownsoapbarwithnaturalingredientsandbringyourcreationshome!
*Remarks: All charges are subject to prevailing GST.
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UPCOMINGEVENT|SOCIAL
1 Day Malaysia Eco Farm VisitDate : 17 March 2012
Time :6am – 9pm
Venue :Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Pickup&Dropoffpoint :CBC
ClosingDate :28 February 2012
Charges : ADULT CHILD
MEMBER $80* $73*
AFFILIATEDMEMBER/GUEST $85* $75*
Toddler(below3yearsold) N.A. FOC
MARCH
*Remarks: All charges are subject to prevailing GST.
Choosing the right WATER for a healthier living
Date :25 March 2012
Time : 2pm – 4pm
Venue : Pool View Room
Charges : $3* member $5* affiliated member/guest
ClosingDate :12 March 2012
Speaker: Ms Emerald Ong
Highlights 1 IntroducingKangenwater2 AreYouTooAcidic?3 LearnsimplemethodstoneutralizeFreeRadicals4 HowtodetoxifythroughdrinkingKangenwater
Highlights 1. Getone-stoporganicfarmingexperience2. Exploretheorganicfarmingofvegetables,fruits,herbs,mushroomin100acrefarm3. Greenshoppingatfarmmart4. Battowncitytour5. Buyinglocalfamouscookies,Tau-SahPiah,KluangCoffeePowder6. CoffeetimeatKluangRailwaystation7. VisitLADairyGoatFarm8. Beanorganicfarmer-Understandmoreaboutharvesting&feedinganimalprogram9. SavourAsianfareforlunchatlocalrestaurant10.Enjoypipinghotorganicsteamboatfordinner
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UPCOMINGEVENT|SOCIAL
Jam Sessions
Do you enjoy jamming?FormyourownbandandbringyourequipmentdowntoCBCeveryWednesday* night!ChilloutandrelaxattheDeckBarwithyourfriends.
Nowthere’smorereasontohangoutattheClub!
Wishtofindoutmore?Simplyemailyourenquiriestozul@changibc.org.sgtoday!
Not available on eve of Public Holidays & Public Holidays
TombolaJoin us every LAST FRIDAY of the month to win some lucky prizes at The Café. Enjoy the convenience of ordering lights snacks while you play too! Bonus prizes for the early birds simply by purchasing the whole booklet.
Look out for our festive sessions and more excitement lined up for you!
Date : 27 January 2012 - Join us for Ang Bao Lucky Draw - Prosperity mandarin oranges to be given away to all participants!!
24 February 2012 30 March 2012
Time :8pm – 10pm
Venue :The Café (Lower Deck)
REGULAR EVENTS
Date : 05 February 2012
04 March 2012
01 April 2012
Time : 4pm – 6pm
Venue : Deck Bar
Join us for sing-along sessions every FIRST SUNDAY of the month! Reminisce over popular oldies and move with the rhythm. Light refreshments are provided too!
Sing-Along
club information
Management Committee Senior Executives Senior OfficerMr Wilson Chua Boon Leng – Club ChairmanMr Tan Kia Kam – Honorary SecretaryMrs Amy Teo – Honorary TreasurerMr Richard Tay Ah Kow – Marketing / A&P ChairmanMr Ng Eng Soon – Sports & Games ChairmanMr Stanley Foo Khee Jui – Social & Events ChairmanMr Tan Kiat Hock – House & Grounds Chairman
Jeanne Wangsadinata FinanceEugene Lim Sales & MarketingWinnie Lim Admin & Human ResourceNazir Yacub Security
Isabelle Quah Social & Events
Executives Junior OfficerMr Robert Lum – General Manager ([email protected])Mr Paul Leong – Manager (Finance)Ms Alice Ong – Manager (Membership Admin) Ms Michelle Yap – Assistant Manager (Sales & Marketing)
Zahrah Hashim Membership AdminZag Dzulkarnain OperationsSha’adan MaintenanceRobin Tjusanto AccountsAnthony Security
Syamil Kamsani SportsZulfadhli Social
Facility Location Contact Number Operating Hours Facility FeesMain Building (Front Office)
6546 5215
Daily
0830 – 2200 hrs
Swimming 0900 – 2200 hrs
Guest fees: $3.00 per person (1st four persons) $6.00 per person (5th person onwards)
Guest fees apply to children above 12 years old and maids who use the pool, including Children’s Pool
Mahjong 1000 – 0200 hrs Guest fees apply + $5.00 per hour per table
KTVSun-Thu & PHFri, Sat & Eve of PH
1400 – 2359 hrs1400 – 0100 hrs
Private rooms $15.00 per hour per roomFirst drink charge of $5.00 per person for Main Hall users
Children’s PlayroomMon-FriSat, Sun & PH
1200 – 2000 hrs0900 – 2200 hrs
Jackpot Room 6546 5218Sun-Thu & PHFri, Sat & Eve of PH
1000 – 2300 hrs1000 – 0100 hrs
The Deck Bar 6542 2531Sun-Thu & PHFri, Sat & Eve of PH
1700 – 2359 hrs1700 – 0100 hrs
$8.00 first drink charge for members’ guests
Sea Bliss Restaurant 6546 5060 Daily1130 – 1500 hrs1800 – 2230 hrs
Sports Complex (Reception)
6546 5225Daily
0830 – 2200 hrs
Guest fees: $3.00 per person (1st four persons) $6.00 per person (5th person onwards)
Guest fees apply to all games and facilities
Badminton Courts0800 – 2200 hrs
$3.00 per hour per court (before 1800 hrs)$10.00 per block of two hours per court (after 1800 hrs) $5.00 one-hour booking for after 1800 hrs (Two days before date of play)
Squash Court$1.00 per hour per court / table
Table Tennis
Tennis Hard CourtsMon-FriSat, Sun & PH
0800 – 2200 hrs0700 – 2200 hrs
$3.00 per hour per court (before 1800 hrs)$4.00 per hour per court (after 1800 hrs)
Gym 6546 5248 Daily 0830 – 2200 hrs
Gym Member: $10.00 per month$2.50 per usage (casual users); *$5.00 per usage (guest)*Not inclusive of guest fee
Bowling6546 5222
Mon-Thu & Eve of PHFriSatSun & PH
1400 – 2300 hrs1200 – 2359 hrs1000 – 2359 hrs1000 – 2300 hrs
$1.50 per game (Mon-Fri before 1800 hrs)$2.20 per game (Mon-Fri after 1800 hrs)$2.20 per game (Sat, Sun, Eve of PH & PH)
Billiards$1.50 per hour per table (before 1800 hrs)$3.00 per hour per table (after 1800 hrs)
Club Directory Days Operating Hours Contact Numbers EmailGeneral Enquiries
Daily 8.30 am – 10.15 pm T: 6546 5215 / [email protected]
Front Office [email protected]
Membership Administration Mon - Sat 9.00 am – 5.30 pm T: 6546 5204 / [email protected]@changibc.org.sg
Finance Mon - Sat 9.00 am – 5.30 pm T: 6546 5210 / 5214 [email protected]
Sales & Marketing Mon - Sat 9.00 am – 5.30 pm T: 6546 5205 / 5317 [email protected]
Social & Events Mon - Sat 9.00 am – 5.30 pm T: 6546 5213 / [email protected]@changibc.org.sg
Sports Mon - Sat 9.00 am – 5.30 pm T: 6546 5211 [email protected]
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