July/ August 201 - Orchid Country Club

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CONTENTS
OCC Club
President's Cup
2016
VISION
A leader in golf & hospitality,
delighting our guests with
a uniquely Orchid experience.
The Choice!
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MISSION
Bringing a quality lifestyle
to our guests.
Making a difference with
our passion.
CORE VALUES
– SMILE
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Taking ownership and
working as a team.
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MUTUAL RESPECT
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GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE
Address from
the General Manager
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CLUB BULLETIN
The latest happenings
in OCC
17 SOCIAL BUZZ
Past events
ICONIC SERVICE
Providing service that is above all.
20 PLAN & PLAY
July/August
calendar of events
LEARNING3
Improving through continuous learning.
ENJOY ORCHID
UNIQUELY ORCHID
Key contacts/
operating hours
10 TEE TALK
News from the
Golf Department
Willingness to listen and be open.
Creating a fun-filled place for all.
Making H3 (Happy, Hearty and Healthy)
environment a reality.
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28 HIP & HAPPENING
Upcoming events
36 OCC-ACC CONNECTION
Upcoming events from
Aranda Country Club
PUBLISHER
Orchid Country Club
1 Orchid Club Road
Singapore 769162
Tel: 6755 9811
Fax: 6755 8874
www.orchidclub.com
EDITORIAL TEAM
Joan Tay
Rainus Chong
Josy Koh
Andrea Sim
Aw Ping Ping
CONTRIBUTORS
Amy Lin
Cindy Xu
Edison Sabat
Elle Ng
Eunice Seoh
Huang Weiyang
Mohamad Taha
Mohamed Esa
Sherry
Sunarti
Zizie Mohamad
EDITORIAL & DESIGN
CONSULTANT
Words Worth Media Mgt
www.wordsworth.com.sg
37 DEALS@OCC
Promotions at the
various outlets
FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND
ENQUIRIES, PLEASE EMAIL
MARCOM DEPARTMENT AT
[email protected]
OR CALL 6750 2158/6750 2160.
Advertisements and information herein are printed in good
faith pertaining to their accuracy. Whilst every endeavour
has been made to ensure that information provided is
up-to-date and accurate, the publisher does not accept
responsibilities for any errors or omissions. Copyright
reserved. No part of this magazine may be produced in any
form without prior permission from Orchid Country Club.
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39 STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Updates on the team
behind the scene
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UNIQUELY ORCHID
GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE
CLUB DIRECTORY
DRIVING RANGE OFFICE
Tel: 6750 2198
GOLF
FINANCE
Tel: 6750 2183
[email protected]
CHANGING ROOM
7:00am to 9:00pm (Mon to Wed)
7:00am to 11:00pm (Thu)
7:00am to 9:00pm (Fri)
6:00am to 9:00pm (Sat, Sun & PH)
GOLF REGISTRATION
Tel: 6750 2111
[email protected]
JACKPOT
Tel: 6750 2193
[email protected]
MARCOM
Tel: 6750 2160
[email protected]
MEETINGS, CONVENTIONS
& BANQUET SERVICES
Tel: 6750 2166
sales&[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
Tel: 6750 2123
[email protected]
PURCHASING
Tel: 6750 2129
[email protected]
ROOM RESERVATIONS
Tel: 6750 2100
[email protected]
S&R FACILITIES
Tel: 6750 2122
[email protected]
SOCIAL COUNTER
Tel: 6750 2121
[email protected]
*Female Changing Room available from
11.00am on 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
CUSTOM GOLF – PING FITTING CENTRE
Tel: 6482 2098
Closed on Mondays
12:00pm to 9:00pm (Tue to Fri)
9:00am to 6:00pm (Sat, Sun & PH)
DRIVING RANGE
7:00am to 11:00pm (Tue to Sun)
12:00pm to 11:00pm (Mon)
GOLF REGISTRATION COUNTER
7:00am to 6:00pm (Sun to Tue)
7:00am to 9:00pm (Wed to Sat)
HALFWAY HOUSES
8:00am to 6:00pm (Weekends & PH)
DEAR MEMBERS
PAN-WEST
Tel: 6752 3110
7:00am to 9:00pm (Daily)
The overwhelming turnout of members
and guests at the recent OCC’s 3 rd edition
of May Fest 2016 at Vanda Terrace was
very encouraging. Certainly the promise of
“Your All-time Favourite Hawker Food” was
a great draw and true to promise, it was a
night of local food galore topped with nonstop fun activities and entertainment.
PHIL BREW GOLF ACADEMY
Tel: 6752 1405
10:00am to 8:00pm (Mon to Fri)
8:00am to 7:00pm (Sat & Sun)
TEE OFF 9-HOLE
7:07am to 8:59am (Weekday mornings)
4:27pm to 5:16pm (Sun to Tue, Evenings)
But our May Fest was more than that. For
our golfers, the day started much earlier
in with the May Fest Golf Challenge teeoff and the unpredictable weather was no
dampener. For our passionate runners, the
night also meant revving up the 16th Super
Sprint Series Run Challenge displaying as
much sportsmanship pushing boundaries
and exceeding their personal expectations.
This run will be a good preparation for
those participating in the OCC 3Ten Run
this coming September.
TEE OFF 18-HOLE
7:07am to 8:59am (Mornings)
12:01pm to 1:53pm (Afternoons)
4:27pm to 5:58pm (Wed to Sat, Evenings)
F&B
GAYATRI RESTAURANT
Tel: 6481 1112
Lunch: 11:00am to 3:00pm (Mon to Sat)
Lunch: 10:00am to 3:00pm (Sun)
Dinner: 6:00pm to 10:30pm
(Mon to Thu, Sun)
Dinner: 6:00pm to 12:00am
(Fri & Sat, after 10:00pm only drink service)
*Last order 30mins before restaurant closing time
HIMAWARI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Tel: 6834 3313
Lunch: 11:45am to 2:45pm
Dinner: 5:45pm to 10:00pm
MY LITTLE CAFÉ
1:00pm to 11:00pm (Daily)
PAR LOUNGE
Tel: 6750 2204
2:00pm to 1:00am (Mon to Sat)
2:00pm to 12:00 midnight (Sun)
PEACH GARDEN@OCC
Tel: 6759 3833
Lunch: 11:30am to 2:30pm (Mon to Fri)
Dinner: 5:30pm to 10:00pm (Mon to Fri)
Lunch: 10:00am to 2:30pm (Sat, Sun & PH)
Dinner: 5:30pm to 10:00pm (Sat, Sun & PH)
PEACH GARDEN@THE GREEN
Tel: 6754 3313
Closed on Mondays
4:30pm to 10:30pm (Tue to Fri)
11:00am to 10:30pm
(Sat, Sun & Public Holiday)
Besides May Fest, OCC was honoured to be
the selected venue for the annual May Day
Dinner on 29 April that hosted about 1,600
attendees. It was a privilege to witness
90 outstanding individuals and tripartite
partners receiving the prestigious May Day
Awards in recognition of their contributions
to the Labour Movement.
ROYALE CAFÉ
Closed on Mondays
10:00am to 8:00pm (Tue to Fri)
9:00am to 8:00pm (Sat to Sun)
SUBWAY
Tel: 6482 7942
9:00am to 9:00pm (Daily)
In addition, the 11 th Asian Club Managers’
Conference was held in the OCC Grand
Ballroom. Over three days from 10 to 12
April, club managers from the region met
to deliberate over pertinent issues such as
current challenges faced by clubs and to
share and brainstorm feasible solutions.
VANDA TERRACE
(operated by NTUC Foodfare)
Tel: 6750 2200
7:30am to 10:00pm (Daily)
*Last order at 9.30pm
SUPERMARKET
Moving on to Club maintenance and
upgrading works, we would like to provide
updates on some of the major cyclical
asset replacements. The Club’s chiller pant
equipment system has been upgraded
and replaced as well as the cargo and
service lifts located at Social Club House
and Orchid Lodge – all done to improve
NTUC FAIRPRICE
9:00am to 10:00pm (Daily)
FACILITIES
ARANDA LOUNGE
Tel: 6750 2121
2:00pm to 12:00am (Sun to Thu)
2:00pm to 1:00am (Fri & Sat)
JACKPOT ROYALE
12:00pm to 11:45pm (Mon)
9:00am to 11:45pm (Tue to Thu, Sun & PH)
9:00am to 12:45am (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH)
ASIA GYMNASTICS & DANCE ACADEMY
Tel: 8777 3313
9:30am to 9:00pm (Daily)
LITTLE SKOOL-HOUSE
Tel: 6759 0393
7:00am to 7:00pm (Mon to Fri)
7:00am to 2:00pm (Sat)
AUDIOLINE
Tel: 6756 5585
10:00am to 8:00pm (Daily)
CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND
7:00am to 7:00pm (Daily)
MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN SINGAPORE
Tel: 6100 0306
NEW
4:00pm to 9:00pm (Thu to Fri)
9:00am to 5:00pm (Sat)
9:00am to 12:00pm (Sun)
FUNPOOL & BUNKER POOL
7:00am to 9:00pm (Daily)
OLYMPIC POOL
7:00am to 9:00pm (Daily)
GYMNASIUM
6:30am to 10:30pm (Sun to Thu)
6:30am to 1:00am (Fri & Sat)
ORCHID BOWL
Tel: 6759 4448
10:00am to 1:00am (Mon to Thu, Sun & PH)
10:00am to 3:00am (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH)
HEALING TOUCH – MASSAGE AND SPA
Tel: 6759 0752
11:00am to 10:30pm
Last appointment from 9.00pm
ORCHID LODGE
24 hours
ORCHIS PAVILION – PHOTO STUDIO
Tel: 6222 3602
9:00am to 8:00pm (Daily)
POP INSTITUTE
Tel: 6346 5155
9:00am to 6:00pm (Daily)
energy efficiency and derive substantial
cost savings.
You will also be delighted to know that
we now have new floats, life buoys and
squat racks at the Recreation Club House.
Over at the Driving Range, you might have
noticed the new net targets and distance
markers to help golfers hone their swing
skill through better focus on the targets.
Let’s now turn our attention to upcoming
events. Starting with the treats for our
golfers, there is the National Day Golf in
conjunction with our nation’s 51 st year of
independence as well as the annual OCC
Club President’s Cup. Additionally, we
have introduced the Novelty Thursday
Night Special at the range – golfers simply
need to top up their range cards with $20
on Thursdays between 7 pm to 9 pm to be
eligible to take part in our Novelty Night
Games 2016.
On the social side, we are pleased to report
that tickets to the August Ball 2016 were
sold out within the first few weeks of ticket
sales - thank you for your overwhelming
support.
Also,
the
inaugural
OCC
Blueseventy Urban Aquathlon is for those
who love a combination of swimming and
running challenge – double the challenge,
double the excitement, so watch for details!
To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, we
will be having a series of programmes
together with the 17th series of Super Sprint
Series for your support and participation.
As Ramadan is around the corner, I would
like to wish all our Muslim members, friends
and colleagues Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
We look forward to your support in all the
upcoming events and see you in the Club!
PETER GOH
General Manager
NEW
READING/TV CORNER
9:00am to 11:00pm
(Sun to Thu & PH)
9:00am to 1:00am (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH)
MAHJONG ROOMS
9:00am to 11:00pm (Sun to Thu & PH)
9:00am to 12:00 midnight (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH)
TENNIS
7:00am to 10:00pm (Daily)
THE LEARNING BOUTIQUE
10:00am to 9:00pm (Mon to Fri)
9:00am to 5:00pm (Sat & Sun)
URBANXTION SPORTS – ARCHERY
9:00am to 6:00pm (Daily)
By appointment only,
call 6346 4788 to book.
General Committee
President
Mr Chong Kee Hiong
Vice President Mr Yeo Khee Leng
Captain
Mr Tan Ah Ee
Lady Captain Mrs Susan Gan
Treasurer
Mr Vincent Fong
Members
Mr David Poh
Mr Chng Chee Beow
Mr Chua Bor Jern
Mr Lim Eng Lee
Secretary
Mr Peter Goh
Club Management
General Manager
Assistant General Manager /
Financial Controller
Head of Finance
Head of Golf
Head of Sales & Marketing
Head of Jackpot
Head of Hotel
Head of Human Resource
Head of Marcom & Membership
Head of Housekeeping
Head of IT
Head of Property & Maintenance Head of Social & Recreation Mr Peter Goh
Mr Eric Heng
Ms Chan Yoke Theng
Mr Mohamad Taha
Mr Thomas Ng
Mr Andrew Lim
Mr Gopal Thangavelu
Mr Charlie Goh
Ms Joan Tay
Ms Margaret See
Ms Grace Low
Mr Carrington Kok
Ms Eunice Seoh
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May Day Dinner 2016
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The Labour Movement’s May Day
Founded in 1980 in Canada, Music
for Young Children (MYC) has been among
the world’s leading music-learning systems.
It is an educational program designed to
teach music to children aged 2 to 12 and
lead them directly to a minimum of ABRSM
Grade 2 practical & Grade 3 theory level
without further one to one piano lessons. It
is the only child-centered programme that
integrates keyboard, singing, ear training,
sight reading, creative movement, rhythm,
music theory and music composition. For
more information, visit their website at
www.mycsingapore.com.sg.
MYC will be located at Social Clubhouse,
Level 2.
Hellos and Goodbyes
for May & June 2016
We take this chance to thank our
ex-members for their past support and extend
a warm welcome to our new members!
Hellos
Goodbyes
Individual Golfing (Gold)
TAN LIHWA DORIS
LIM AH SENG
WANG KAIMIN
GUO LEI
SIM CHUN SIANG
SIM ENG KIANG
Individual Golfing (Silver)
CHOO YUH JOO
TOH CHENG GUAN
Corporate Foreign Golfing (Gold)
TOKYO ELECTRON
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Dinner at Orchid Country Club was attended
by some 1,600 guests comprising unionists,
senior government officials and management
partners on 29 April 2016.
The annual dinner saw over 90 outstanding
individuals and tripartite partners receiving
the prestigious May Day awards in recognition
of their significant contributions to the labour
Movement.
The awardees have demonstrated their support
in promoting harmonious labour-management
and tripartite relations, improving the lives of
workers through productivity boosts, skills
upgrading, employment opportunity for mature
workers and enrichment of workers’ welfare.
Delivering her opening address at the May Day
Dinner, NTUC President Mary Liew touched on
tripartism and its impending role. In alignment
to the May Day’s theme of “Care, Fair, Grow”,
she shared that this year’s Budget provides
a strong foundation for everyone to work
together to transform the economy through
enterprise and innovation, while ensuring that
the society is not left behind. The Labour
Movement Family will strive to enhance
workers’ employability, provide workers with
higher income growth and better welfare.
Contents of this article is reproduced with permission
from NTUC This Week, 1 May 2016 issue.
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CLUB BULLETIN
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New Life Buoys
and New Floats
In the interest of the safety of our
members and guests, the Club has recently
changed the life buoys in all designated areas
of the swimming pool. In addition, the all-new
Weekend Fun Float is here! Do bring along your
families and children to enjoy the Fun Float on
every weekend and spend quality time together.
11th Asian Club Managers’ Conference
(Singapore) 2016
“Future Proof Your Club” was the overarching theme of this year’s conference. This
event aimed to provide a cohesive platform for general managers and senior club management
from around the region to network and address challenges for sustainable growth. Organised by
the Club Managers’ Association of Singapore (CMAS) in collaboration with the Asian Golf Industry
Federation (AGIF) and the China Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA),
the event was held from 10 to 12 April 2016 at the Grand Ballroom of OCC. Over 160 delegates
participated in the discussions which focused on deploying feasible and innovative solutions to
attract and retain members of diverse needs.
Mr Peter Goh, General Manager of OCC and President of CMAS, said: “This year, we took a bold
step in charting new ground and placing the focus on preparing for the future. While the world is
dynamic and clubs face many challenges, the content of the conference was specially curated to
provide potential solutions for owners and managers alike.”
New Squat Racks
New Golf Nets
As mentioned in the previous issue, new
Squat Racks are now available in the gym to
help alter your training regime for free weight
exercises in a safe environment. We hope this
enhances your workout experience!
During the event, delegates also embarked on a facility tour to National University of Singapore
Society, SAFRA Yishun, Seletar Country Club, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore Island Country Club
and Singapore Sports Hub to explore new insights and enhance the learning objectives of the
conference.
We are pleased to unveil the new golf
nets at the driving range for training purposes.
The golf nets are placed at distance of 40m &
75m, golfers can practise precision aiming, and
improve their short game.
Golf Tip: Remember that 60% of your golf
game is within 60m.
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CLUB BULLETIN
Major Cyclical Asset Replacement
Works for Greater Efficiency
and Better Orchid Experience!
In the March & April Issue of Orchid Smile, we shared some enhancement projects carried
out in OCC in the first quarter of 2016. Here is an update on more upgrading work that has been
completed as we conclude the second quarter of the year.
We are glad to inform that the Club’s Chiller Plant Equipment System has been replaced at a total
cost of $2 million, contributing to an increase in energy efficiency for substantial energy savings.
The two cargo lifts at Social Club House and passenger lift at Orchid Lodge have also been
replaced with new lifts. The current upgrading work for the passenger lift at Social Club House is
targeted to complete in the third quarter of 2016 for improved energy and cost savings. OCC has
invested $425,000 in the replacement of four lifts as part of our ongoing commitment to being
more environmentally friendly.
The existing lights at the Buggy Bay, Driving Range, Recreation and Social Clubhouses have been
replaced with LED lights at a total cost of $104,100. The Club will continue to invest our resources
with more projects underway to bring quality experience to our members.
Dear Members,
As you know, the Club had invested and installed Strike Guard, an early lightning
warning system to enhance the safety of our members, guests, staff and course
maintenance crew from the impending dangers of being outdoors during lightning
storms. This is a part of the Club's safety audit and risk mitigation carried out for its
golfing, social and recreational facilities. The new monitoring system is certainly an
enhancement over the manual handheld system.
Strike Guard employs state-of-the-art technology to address the most demanding
lightning safety and equipment protection applications. The system monitors cloudto-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning and provides contact-closure signaling at
user-set lightning activity thresholds. Its patented optical signal processing and
proprietary optical-coincidence technology prevent false alarms.
New Cooling Towers
New Passenger Lift at Orchid Lodge
The advantage of Strike Guard is that it automatically monitors and tracks lightning
activities from 32km. Once lightning activity is detected at a pre-set distance, it will
trigger a course closure warning early enough to allow golfers to be cleared from
our golf course including those who are walking, instead of using buggies.
After conducting various trials during the initial period, the Club has settled on
triggering automatic course closure when lightning is detected to be 5km away.
Thereafter, the system continues to track lightning activity while Golfing staff
supplement and closely monitor the system and reopen the course only when it is
safe to do so; and also after an inspection of the course has been made to ensure
that it is in playable condition.
The system is operational between 6:00am to 10:59pm daily.
New Chiller Plant Equipment System
New Cargo Lift at Social Club House
Meanwhile we wish to thank all members for your patience while the trials were
being conducted in the past weeks. We seek your kind understanding as the safety
of all members and guests at the Club is of prime concern.
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SGA Centralised Handicapping System (CHS)
Golfing members are to register directly with SGA, and members who do not have an email
are encouraged to obtain one before registration. For members who do not wish to post
scores individually, please register with the golf counter. The club may impose a nominal fee for
assisting in the posting of scores.
On 4 August 2016, SGA will launch the Centralised Handicapping System (CHS)
for its Ordinary and Associate Members. The CHS will provide a modern and unified
platform for golf handicapping, changing the way golfers perform their handicapping
activities and introducing consistency in calculation of golfers’ Handicap Index.
Members of SGA Ordinary and Associate Members must register at the SGA CHS
website at chs.sga.org.sg before they can use CHS. Registration will open on 20 Jun 16 and close
on 25 Jul 2016.
During registration, golfers are required to fill in the data requested and indicate that they give
consent to their data being collected, used and/or disclosed. This may include their name, gender,
golf club(s) of which they are a member, membership number, Handicap Index, scoring records,
dates and places of play.
Golfers who have successfully registered and have had their membership details authenticated
by their home club will be sent an email on 4 Aug 16 to activate their account. They will also be
requested to set their password before they can start using CHS. In addition, golfers will be required
to give their consent again before activation is successful. Once this is done, golfers are free to post
their scores immediately anywhere and anytime.
Access Your Handicap Index and Post Scores Anytime, Anywhere
Golfers will now be able to perform all their handicapping activities via multiple channels, including
web, their iOS or Android devices and their club’s terminals. With such user friendly options to
choose from, posting scores and checking handicaps will be a breeze.
My Handicap
Index
Web Login Page
Score Details
Adjusted Gross
Score Entry
Web Dashboard
Hole-by-Hole
Score Entry
Web Hole-by-Hole Score Entry
Real Time Peer Review
Golfers will be able to view fellow golfers’ scores as soon as they have been posted to the system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to CHS FAQ at SGA website www.sga.org.sg for more details.
Singleton Fellowship Charity Golf 2016
By Dennis Yong
Singleton Fellowship Charity Golf 2016 returned for another round of celebration on
Sunday, 17 April 2016, making it the third time at OCC. In partnership with Singapore Association
of the Visually Handicap (SAVH), the sole beneficiary of the event for three years. The Singleton
Group and their guests attended the event themed “Fun & Funds”, which brought together likeminded individuals for a day of enjoyment of golf, building bonds of friendship, engaging in planned
activities and fundraising programmes.
Besides the Hole-in-One and Nearest-the-Pin segments, the Singleton Group raised an additional
$2,400 through playing the golf game from Novelty Hole on Dendro #8, Pitch and Putt. Mr Gerald
Yap, Singleton Fellowship member and the prize sponsor for Novelty Hole, was present with his
family to garner support for the fundraiser.
A Special Corner was set up at the Aranda Halfway House for whisky appreciation, sponsored by
Singapore Beverages. All 68 golfers were treated to three different types of Singleton whiskies and
they gave compliments to the drinks. The night included photo taking sessions and representatives
from SAVH presented mementos to the participants.
The event concluded with a prize presentation held at the Emerald Suite with a buffet dinner
along with an auction session of art pieces by members of the SAVH. The art pieces ranged from
paintings by a young local artist; Ms Melisa Yap, to pottery pieces specially made by Singleton
Fellowship member; Ms Cynthia Phua.
All in all, more than $35,000 was raised during the fundraising campaign and the Organising
Committee would like to convey their heartfelt thanks to all participants and sponsors of the event.
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Friday
Range Special!
May Fest Golf Challenge 2016
Hosted by Orchid Country Club,
the annual May Fest Golf Challenge was
held on 07 May 2016 on the pristine and enviably verdant greens of Dendro and Vanda
golf courses. The golf challenge saw about 122 golfers during tee-off and the game was
declared open at the sound of the siren. Other than a brief suspension, which did not
dampen the spirits of players, in fact, the golfers challenged themselves to complete a full
round of 18 distinct holes with zest and to exceed expectations. After the game, the golfers
then convened to mingle and shared their experiences with other golfers over savoury
treats at Vanda Terrace. We would like to extend our appreciation to all golfers for their
participation and continuous support. See you at the next golf challenge in 2017!
Top up your range card and enjoy 50% more Golf Balls!
RESULTS
Nearest the Pin #D4
RAYMOND SIM
Nearest the Pin #D8
POH LEE HENG
Nearest the Pin #V2
LEE KIAN HENG
Nearest the Pin #V4
PATRICK LIM
Nearest the Line #V1
VINCENT CHONG
Longest Drive #D3
JUNG WOO CHOI
Terms and Conditions:
• Promotion valid till 31 July 2016.
• This promotion is only applicable on Fridays except
Public Holidays.
• A minimum of $40 top-up is required to enjoy the promotion.
• Each golfer is entitled to top up 2 range cards (maximum of
$200 per card).
• Not valid with other promotions.
• OCC reserves the right to alter the perks and conditions at any
time without prior notice.
TOP 5 GOLFERS
1ST
MONICA TAY
41 PTS
2ND
JEFFREY WONG
40 PTS
3
VINCENT CHONG
39 PTS
TH
4
KENNETH LEOW
38 PTS
TH
5
SIMON SIM
38 PTS
RD
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Date:
Shotgun Start:
Format of Play:
Division:
Course:
Entrance Fee*:
Green Fee*:
Buggy Fee*:
Registration Open:
Closing Date:
Tuesday, 09 August 2016
7:45am
Stableford
Men’s Division
(HI: 24.9 and below)
Ladies’ Division
(HI: 36.9 and below)
Dendro / Vanda
$30.00
$70.00 (Silver Member)
$80.00 (Corporate Union/MGK)
$25
Friday, 08 July 2016
Friday, 29 July 2016
TEE TALK
OCC U Medals Monthly Series
06 MARCH 2016
STROKEPLAY / DENDRO/VANDA
RESULTS FOR MEN’S DIVISION (HI 24.9 & BELOW)
WINNER
MR SEAH YONG CHWAN
61 NETT OCB
RUNNER UP
MR LOW HONG CHOI
61 NETT
RESULTS FOR LADIES’ DIVISION (HI 36.9 & BELOW)
WINNER
Seah Yong Chwan
03 APRIL 2016
STABLEFORD / DENDRO/VANDA
RESULTS FOR MEN’S DIVISION (HI 24.9 & BELOW)
*Fees include lunch, dinner & free flow of beer.
All fees are subject to prevailing GST.
WINNER
MR CHIN KWEE YUEN
43 PTS OCB
RUNNER UP
MR THANAPAL NADARAJAH
43 PTS OCB
RESULTS FOR LADIES’ DIVISION (HI 36.9 & BELOW)
WINNER
OCC Club
President's Cup 2016
Date:
Sunday, 28 August 2016
Time:
1:15pm (Shotgun)
Format:Stableford
Divisions:
Men's Division
(Handicap Index: 24.9 and below)
Ladies' Division
(Handicap Index: 36.9 and below)
Entrance Fee*:
$30
Green Fee*:
$70 (Silver)
Buggy Fee*:
$25
Registration Open: Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Closing Date:
Friday, 19 August 2016
*Fees include lunch, dinner & free flow of beer during dinner.
All fees are subject to prevailing GST.
For enquiries and registration, contact the Golfing Department
at 6750 2111 or email [email protected]
Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
76 NETT
Julie Yeo
Lunch & Prize Giving at Sapphire Suite from 1pm onwards
For enquiries and registration, please call 6750 2111 or email [email protected].
MS JULIE YEO
Chin Kwee Yuen
Tan Yen Yen
MS TAN YEN YEN
41 PTS
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SOCIAL BUZZ
Spread the Love
of Bhangra Masala
Fitness Workout
The Bhangra Masala Master
Class that was held at Aranda Lounge on
22 April saw more than 80 participants
enjoying the Bollywood workout
experience, conducted by Sarina Jain,
who is the creator of the original Masala
Bhangra DVD series, also warmly known
by many as the Jane Fonda of India.
The Bhangra Masala is an Indian cardio
fitness programme, designed for people
of all ages and levels who love to stay
physically active and lose weight. The
Bhangra Masala Training Class is said to
be a well-received programme by those
who have attended it and participants
were impressed by how sped up
versions of the Bollywood music could
be incorporated into cardio exercises.
Stay tuned as we will be bringing
Bhangra Masala to OCC soon!
Orchid Bulls Internal Competition
Orchid Bulls 1 and 2 from the
Darts Interest Group pitted their skills
against one another to have a better
chance of staying ahead of the game in
the recent internal competition held at
Aranda Lounge on 24 April. While both
teams engaged in a friendly double match,
and took the opportunity also to hone
their darts proficiency for the upcoming
Darts League organised by Darts League
SG. Their family members came along to
show support for the competing teams
and apart from the competition, everyone
had a great time that day.
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SOCIAL BUZZ
Johor Open Darts
Championship 2016
Two teams from OCC’s Orchid Bulls Darts
Interest Group participated in the recent Johor
Open Darts Championship that took place on 21
and 22 May. The various teams that represented
Singapore and Malaysia competed against
each other in the matches held at Amansari
Residence Resort in Masai, Malaysia. After
putting up a good fight, our darters managed
to clinch second prize in the Knockout category.
Well done darters!
S&R INTEREST GROUP (SIG) CALENDAR 2016
NO.
TYPE OF SIG EVENTS/
PROGRAMMES
DAYS/DATE/TIME
VENUE
BOWLING
1
Weekly SIG Bowling Training
Every Saturday
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Orchid Bowl
Orchid Bulls One
& Two Training
Every Tuesday
& Thursday
8:00pm to 10:00pm
Aranda Lounge
3
Bi-Monthly Cue Challenge
Last Monday of Odd
Months
7:00pm onwards
Aranda Lounge
4
OCC Black 8 Training
Every Saturday
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Aranda Lounge/
Sports Hub@OCC
Every Friday
8:00pm
Sports Hub@OCC
Every Last Monday
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Sports Hub@OCC
Every Saturday &
Sunday
10:00am to 4:00pm
Olympic Pool
Competitive Programme
Monday to Friday
5:30pm to 8:00pm
Olympic Pool
Recreation Programme
Wednesday
6:00pm to 7:15pm
Fun Pool & Olympic Pool
Thursday
6:00pm to 7:15pm
Fun Pool & Olympic Pool
Saturday
8:00am to 9:30am
6:00pm to 7:15pm
Fun Pool & Olympic Pool
Sunday
8:30am to 9:45am
5:00pm to 6:30pm
Fun Pool & Olympic Pool
Saturday
9:00am to 12:00pm
Fun Pool
Saturday
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Fun Pool
Sunday
9:00am to 12:00pm
Fun Pool
Last Sunday of the
Month
10:00am to 4:00pm
Sports Hub@OCC
DARTS
2
POOL
RUNNING
5
Running SIG
RUMMY-O
6
Under Armour Product Launch
Under Armour,
a recognised American sportswear label has recently held a trade show at
OCC Aranda Lounge on 26 May to launch the Spring/Summer 2017 collection. It was a highlyanticipated event with the participation of approximately 200 partners and clients from Southeast
Asia. The showcase featured a wide range of sports gear and casual apparel such as shirts, pants,
running shoes and caps just to name a few. In addition to the trade show, there was a sports fashion
show and a seminar was conducted to introduce the brand’s new product arrivals including the
latest technologies behind the creation of the fabric and footwear. With the tagline “Everything
Here Makes You Feel Better”, the new arrivals boast the use of quality fabrics to enhance the
experiences of athletes, trainers, sportsmen and everyday users that would allow them to perform
at their peak.
Rummy-O SIG
SCUBA DIVING
7
Scuba Diving
SWIMMING
8
Yale Swimming Singapore
Aquaducks
TABLE FOOTBALL
9
Table Football Training
For the full programme listing, please visit our website at www.orchidclub.com
For more information, email [email protected]
NOTE: All information is correct at time of printing
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July
PLAN & PLAY
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
August
Sun
Mon
Tue
PLAN & PLAY
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
31
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Kid's Multi-Sports
Scuba Diving
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Muay Thai
SIG – Running
Social Dance Night
Taekwondo
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Practice Dance Nights
Scuba Diving
SIG – OCC Black 8
Training
SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG – OCC Pool
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yoga
Hari Raya Dance
Fiesta
Muay Thai
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
18th OCC Ladies
Invitational
SIG – OCC Pool
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karate
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karaoke Night
Piloxing
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
Muay Thai
SIG – Running
Social Dance Nights
Taekwondo
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Practice Dance Nights
Scuba Diving
SIG – OCC Black 8
Training
SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG – OCC Pool
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yoga
10 Jul
19 Jul
Tripartite Golf Friendly 2016
UNI-SLC Fund Raising Golf
12 Jul
24 Jul
The Helping Hands Charity
SGA League: SICC vs TMCC
14 Jul
26 – 28 Jul
Singapore Police Force
National Ranking
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Kid's Multi-Sports
Scuba Diving
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
21st Secretary
General’s Cup 2016
Muay Thai
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
SIG – OCC Pool
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karate
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karaoke Night
Piloxing
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
Muay Thai
SIG – Running
Social Dance Night
Taekwondo
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Scuba Diving
SIG – OCC Black 8
Training
SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG – OCC Pool
Social Dance Nights
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yoga
Monthly Medals /
U Medals
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Kid's Multi-Sports
Scuba Diving
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Muay Thai
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
SIG – OCC Pool
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
National Day
Competition
National Day
Karate
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karaoke Night
Piloxing
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
Muay Thai
SIG – Running
Social Dance Nights
Taekwondo
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Scuba Diving
SIG – OCC Black 8
Training
SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG – OCC Pool
Social Dance Nights
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yoga
Monthly Medals /
U Medals
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Kid's Multi-Sports
Scuba Diving
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Muay Thai
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
SIG – OCC Pool
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karate
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karaoke Night
Piloxing
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
Muay Thai
Practice Dance
Nights
SIG – Running
Taekwondo
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Line Dance
Scuba Diving
SIG – OCC Black 8
Training
SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG – OCC Pool
Social Dance Nights
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yoga
Raya Cup
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Kid's Multi-Sports
Scuba Diving
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Muay Thai
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
SIG – OCC Pool
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karate
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karaoke Night
Piloxing
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
Muay Thai
Practice Dance
Nights
SIG – Running
Taekwondo
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Line Dance
Scuba Diving
SIG – OCC Black 8
Training
SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG – OCC Pool
Social Dance Nights
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yoga
August Ball
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Kid's Multi-Sports
Scuba Diving
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
OCC Blueseventy
Aquathlon
3rd Annual ACCOCC Bowling
Championship
Muay Thai
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
SIG – OCC Pool
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karate
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karaoke Night
Piloxing
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
Muay Thai
SIG – Running
Social Dance Night
Taekwondo
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Scuba Diving
SIG – OCC Black 8
Training
SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG – OCC Pool
Social Dance Nights
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yoga
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Kid's Multi-Sports
Scuba Diving
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Muay Thai
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
SIG – OCC Pool
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karate
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karaoke Night
Piloxing
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
Muay Thai
Scratch-It-To-WinIt Night
SIG – Running
Social Dance Nights
Taekwondo
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Scuba Diving
SIG – OCC Black 8
Training
SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG – OCC Pool
Social Dance Nights
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yoga
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
28
29
30
31
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Kid's Multi-Sports
Scuba Diving
Table Football
Training
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Muay Thai
Rummy-O
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
Bi-monthly cue
challenge
SIG – OCC Pool
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karate
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karaoke Night
Piloxing
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
Muay Thai
Scratch-It-To-WinIt Night
SIG – Running
Social Dance Night
Taekwondo
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Scuba Diving
SIG – OCC Black 8
Training
SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG – OCC Pool
Social Dance Nights
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yoga
Aquaducks
Fun Floats
Kid's Multi-Sports
Scuba Diving
Table Football
Training
Taijiquan
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Club President’s
Cup
Muay Thai
Rummy-O
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Zumba Fitness
SIG – OCC Pool
SIG – Orchid Bulls
Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Karate
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Yale Swimming
Singapore
NOTE: All information is correct at time of printing.
02 Aug
FDAWU
22 Aug
MNGL
29 Aug
MNGL
31 Aug
SPH Charity Golf
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OCC SOCIAL & RECREATION WEEKLY PROGRAMMES
DANCE
Social Dance Nights
Aranda Lounge
7:30pm to 1:00am
Every Fri and Sat
(except those days with
Practice Dance Nights)
Practice Dance Nights
Aranda Lounge
7:30pm to 1:00am
02, 15 July
06, 19 August
Line Dance
Aranda Lounge
Sat, 7:30pm to 12:00am
16 July
20 August
Sim Han Hoon
Dance Class
Aranda Lounge
Mon, 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Wed,8:00pm to 9:30pm
FITNESS
RECREATION
Learning Journey with nEbO
MARTIAL ARTS
Yoga
Lifestyle Studio
Sat, 9:00am to 10:00am
Zumba Fitness
Lifestyle Studio
Mon, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Thu, 9:00am to 10:00am
7:30pm to 8:30pm
On 25 May 2016, Orchid Country Club (OCC) welcomed 52 Secondary 3 students from Yio
Piloxing
Lifestyle Studio
Thu, 10:00am to 11:00am
Karate
Lifestyle Studio
Wed,7:00pm to 8:00pm
Taekwondo
Tennis Courts
Fri, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Mahjong & Cards
Karaoke Night*#
Aranda Lounge
Thu, 2:00pm to 11:00pm
Mahjong Rooms (Daily)
Sun - Thu & PH, 9:00am to 11:00pm
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH, 9:00am to 12:00mn
Taijiquan
Darts
Aranda Lounge
Tue, 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Thu, 8:00pm to 10:00pm
SPORTS
SOCIAL BUZZ
Scratch-It-To-Win-It Night*
Sports Hub
29 July
26 August
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Lifestyle Studio
Fri, 10:00am to 11:30am
Sun, 10:30am to 12:00pm
1:00pm to 2:30pm
SIG – Rummy-O*
Sports Hub
25 July
29 August
7:00pm to 10:00pm
SIG – Pool
Aranda Lounge
Tue, 7:00pm to 12:00mn
Sat, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
SIG – OCC Bowling
Aquaducks
Orchid Bowl
Fun Pool
Sat, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sat, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Sat, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Sun, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fun Floats
Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Fun Pool
Sat, 10:00am to 7:00pm
Sun, 10:00am to 7:00pm
Lifestyle Studio
Sat, 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Yale Swimming Singapore
Olympic Pool
Competitive Programme
Mon - Fri, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Recreation Programme
Wed,6:00pm – 7:15pm
Thu, 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Sat, 8:00am – 9:30am; 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Sun, 8:30am – 9:45am; 5:00pm – 6:30pm
* Free for OCC members
#
Charges applied for First drink
Muay Thai
Lifestyle Studio
Mon and Fri,12:00pm to 1:00pm
Fri evening, 8:00pm to 9.00pm
NOTE: All information is correct at time of printing.
Chu Kang Secondary, who are also nEbO members, to visit the facilities and learn more about Club
daily operation. This event was a collaboration between OCC and NTUC Club nEbO. The briefing
was conducted at Aranda Lounge where students were introduced to OCC, interest group activities
and events that the Club has to offer. Following the introduction, our OCC colleagues conducted
a guided tour around OCC facilities including the Driving Range, banquet kitchen, Aranda Lounge,
Gymnasium and Olympic pool. Guests understood better of the daily functions and processes
involved within the Club. Through this learning journey, students will gain valuable insights as well
as understanding the significance of the various job scopes within the business units, in order to run
the Country Club smoothly. This visit is especially important for those who are considering a career
in this path; to find out how each individual’s skill set and interest would fit within the organisation.
World Sport Stacking
Association 2016
Singapore Open
The inaugural
(WSSA) World Sport
Stacking Association 2016 Singapore Open
competition took place at OCC Sapphire Suite
over two days from 04 to 05 June. This was
the first time WSSA Singapore has organised
an international competition, inviting young
participants from seven countries who were
raring to showcase their cup stacking skills.
Sport Stacking, also known as Speed Stacking
or Cup Stacking, aims to test the skills and
speed of participants to stack and unstack cups
in various formations. The WSSA competition
saw participants from Malaysia, Thailand,
Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia and Australia who
joined our fellow Singaporeans as they strived
in this two-day challenge.
Chan Keng Ian (in blue) from Malaysia and
Molly Hallam (in green/yellow) from Australia
emerged as top winners of the male and female
divisions respectively. Keng Ian created uproar
during the last round as he potentially broke
the world record for his age category, pending
review and official recognition from WSSA (US).
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SOCIAL BUZZ
SOCIAL BUZZ
On 07 May, our annual MayFest
event took off once again with great
cheer. As the event was running in
conjunction with Mother’s Day, OCC
seized the opportunity to surprise all
mothers at the festival by presenting
them with a stalk of carnation flower to
personally convey well-wishes. No doubt
that May Fest 2016 ended on a highnote, it was not completed without a
cake-cutting session. Towards evening,
members and guests were enthralled
by the three legendary figures: Bob
Castello, Alfred George and Peter
Dias as they took centre-stage by
serenading the audience with a 3-piece
band performance with evergreen
song selections throughout the dinner.
Alfred George performed his famous
impersonations of iconic figures while
the crowd looked on with excitement
and anticipation. Members and guests
feasted happily to the local food galore
with an endless supply of beers. The
night concluded with a lucky draw where
the top three lucky winners walked away
with a 3D2N stay at Cocotinos Resort
Manado (Indonesia), a 25-inch travel
suitcase and a bottle of Jacob Creek’s
red wine. It was indeed a memorable
night of great respite and enjoyment.
16th Super Sprint Series – Run Challenge
Following the last edition of the Super Sprint Series, the run challenge returned for
the 16th time with a bang and the event was running in conjunction with OCC’s May Fest 2016!
On 07 May, some 74 runners arrived at the golf courses raring to kick-start the Super Sprint
Series event. It all started with a warm up session conducted by Zim from Onyx MMA before
the group adjourned to the starting point for the race routes of 1km, 2.5km and 5km. This event
also served to build up stamina and agility for the upcoming OCC 3TEN Run, which will take
place on 03 September. During the Super Sprint Series, Finishers of each race category were
given a medal, a running tee shirt and food voucher. We would like to say a big thank you to all
participants and we hope to see you in our next big run in September!
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SOCIAL BUZZ
22nd Adult Inter-Club Mixed Bowling
League Presents 1st Game of Round 2
The Round 1 of the 22nd Adult
Inter-Club Mixed Bowling League
2016 that spanned over nine weeks
has come to a close on 26 May.
The opening game of Round 2 was
held at OCC Orchid Bowl on 02
June where bowlers from the nine
participating clubs came together
to compete against each other for
the League’s Champion title. The
subsequent Adult Inter-Club Mixed
Bowling League will be held at
different clubs on every Thursday
of the week. We look forward to
the day of the Masters Final Round.
Good luck to all bowlers!
SOCIAL BUZZ
OCC Presents the World of Martial Arts
OCC unveiled the World of Martial Arts event at OCC Grand Ballroom on 04 June 2016 was a
resounding success. A total of 30 professional combatants from various countries showcased their
incredible fighting skills and displayed utmost sportsmanship. Prior to the day of the event, a weighin conference was held at OCC Jade Room where the fighters of the Pro Bout came to complete
their weigh-in for the respective categories they were participating in. There were three segments
on the event day, namely, Muay Boran, Amateur Bout and Pro Bout. Among the highlights was a
fierce match between Ncedo Gomba from South Africa and Petch Sitmonchai from Thailand. The
atmosphere was kept at a “high” throughout the Pro Bout segment as a good show was put up for
all the audiences.
Swim
400m in the
Olympic-sized
swimming pool
followed by a
3km run.
Orchid Country Club
Sunday, 17 July 2016
7am – 2pm
For enquiries and registration
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 6750 2122
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OCC Oktoberfest
Celebration 2016
Saturday, 10 September 2016
Be entertained by Live German international country music,
Time
:
Venue
:
Entrance Fees* :
Closing Date
:
Date
: 30 September and 01 October 2016 (Fri & Sat)
Time & Venue : 7:00pm to 11:00pm, Vanda Terrace
Price
: Vouchers for sale at $40 per booklet
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Fun Pool @ Recreation Clubhouse
$15 (OCC/ACC)
$20 (NTUC)
$25 (Guest)
31 August 2016
Here’s what you get: Dinner bento set, exclusive fun
pack and stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes!
Limited slots available, get your tickets fast!
*All fees are subject to prevailing GST.
Event Highlights
Lantern Light Up & Stroll
Mooncake Eating Contest
Pomelo Lantern Making Contest
Entertainment
Lucky Draw
games and showdown. Feast on galore of food & beer and stand to
win exciting lucky draw prizes!
Stay tuned for tickets purchase details coming your way!
Mooncake Eating Contest
Limited slots available.
Register early and stand
to win great prizes!
For enquiries and registration, please call Sports Counter at 6750 2122
or email [email protected]
SIG Rummy-O
17th Super Sprint Series
Swim Challenge Mid-Autumn Edition
Date
: 10 September 2016 (Sat)
Time
: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue
: Olympic Pool
Fees*
: Free (OCC/ACC)
Registration fees @ $5 & each event fee @ $3 (NTUC/Guest)
Closing Date : 31 August 2016
Participants of Super Sprint Series can enjoy free entry to Mid-Autumn.
For enquiries and registration, please call Sports Counter at 6750 2122
or email [email protected]
Also known as Rummikub, shuffle the tiles, select the starter,
and hand out the tiles. Make melds until one of the players is out of
the game by eliminating all the tiles!
Com
plim
for a entary
ll O
mem CC
bers
Date : Every last Monday of the month
Time : 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue : OCC Social & Recreation @ Sports Hub
For enquiries, please call Sports Counter at 6750 2199 or email [email protected].
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When a panel of local celebrity cooks and passionate home
chefs blend their culinary expertise towards a charitable
cause, the turnout will be nothing short of a unique
gastronomical experience.
Tea for a Cause is an afternoon delight tossed up by
combining three key ingredients: food, fun and fundraising.
All proceeds go to Camp Vision, a non-profit organisation
that empowers at-risk youths. Founded in 2003, the
movement has since changed the lives of 1,000 youths.
Sign up today as a corporate sponsor or a home chef…. and
get your food tickets too to join us at Tea for a Cause
where we Eat to Live. Eat to Give.
Event & Battle Details
Time:
Saturday– from 9:00am till late (Category battles)
Sunday – from 9:00am till 4:00pm (Family events)
Venue:
Olympic Pool
5 November 2016, Saturday
12pm to 4.30pm
CulinaryON Tower 2
One Raffles Place #04-63
Battle Distance: Approximately 2 metres
Registration Fees
Team Package
Size (Pax)
Early Bird Rates (by 31 July 2016)
Normal Rates (closing 31 August 2016)
A
7-9
$55.25/pax
$65/pax
B
10-13
$51.00/pax
$60/pax
C
14-18
$46.75/pax
$55/pax
Supporter
1
$25.50/pax
$30/pax
For more information, please visit droolsg.com or
contact Diana Loo at 9688-3966 or [email protected].
Payment through the online portal via credit card unless otherwise stated/requested. Prevailing 7% GST applies.
For more information and registration,
please call 6750 2159 or email [email protected].
Presented by:
In support of
Organised by
JACKPOT
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TRY YOUR LUCK ON JACKPOT ROYALE’S LATEST SLOT MACHINES
WITH GRAND, MAJOR, MINOR AND MINI PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT LINKS
SOCIAL MAHJONG DAY
OCC members may now enjoy 4 hours of complimentary social mahjong
game every Sunday (except during Public Holidays and eve of PH).
Terms and conditions apply.
For booking and enquiries, please call Jackpot Royale at 6750 2193.
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OCC-ACC CONNECTION
Check out some upcoming ACC events specially extended to OCC members!
Upcoming Activities
August
July
Eating Healthy
Begins With U
Brown or unpolished rice is often said to be better than
white rice. All rice before the refining process looks exactly
like brown rice. The refining process essentially strips rice
of iron, vitamins, zinc, magnesium and other nutrients.
Brown rice, on the other hand, retains all the wholesome
goodness that our body needs. If you are suffering from
diabetes, trying to lose weight or managing your blood
pressure and cholesterol, brown rice is a good alternative!
Unlike other varieties of rice, Trust Leaf Organic Unpolished
Rice is small and slender with low amylose and is aromatic
and soft when cooked.
This talk will introduce the health benefits and origins of
the Trust Leaf Organic Unpolished Rice.
Date
: 16 July 2016 (Sat)
Time
: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue
: Tulip Room (2nd Level, Clubhouse)
Fee
: Free (OCC Member)
$2 (Union Member)
$4 (Guest)
Min Pax
: 10 persons
Closing Date : 09 July 2016 (Sat)
2 Days
1 Night Farm
Stay @ Muar
Known for its food, coffee,
and pre-war historical
buildings, Muar is one of
the most popular tourist
attractions in Malaysia. Located
in Johor, it is declared the Royal City of Johor, and it is
the fourth largest city in the state. During this two-day trip,
you will see some of the numerous Muar Temples before
your check-in at the HS Farm. Get in touch with nature at
this eco-farm as you participate in the various activities
there. Learn all about preservation and conservation, and
animals at the mini-zoo. A perfect learning environment for
children and adults alike! Check out after breakfast on day
two and have lunch in Muar town before heading to the
Hock Chew Noodle Factory to understand the process of
noodle making and sample the products they make. There
will be ample time to shop for the local must-try delicacies
like Otak Otak Muar, for which Muar is renowned, before
heading back to Singapore.
Date
: 30 & 31 July 2016 (Sat & Sun)
Venue
: Meet at ACC Lobby at 6:45am sharp
Fee
: $145 (OCC Member)
$155 (Union Member)
$165 (Guest)
Min Pax
: 30 persons
Closing Date : 16 July 2016 (Sat)
July to August 2016
Promotions at PAR LOUNGE
Chivas Regal 18yrs
$168.00++ per bottle
2 Days 1 Night
Tanjung Pinang
with Durian
Feast Tour
(U.P. $230.00)
$298.00++ for 2 bottles
(U.P. $460.00)
This short escape is what one needs on the weekend
before Singapore's 51st birthday! Located 40km away
from Singapore on Pulau Bintan, Tanjung Pinang is the
choice location for this weekend getaway. Pick up your
household sundries at the Ramayana supermarket and all
your dried seafood from Chinatown. In the evening, bring
out your inner Pavarotti and join the karaoke session
we've arranged. The durian feast, on the second day, will
be the highlight of the trip before you return to Singapore.
So durian aficionados don't miss this!
Date
: 06 & 07 August 2016 (Sat & Sun)
Venue
: Meet at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
at 7:30am sharp
Fee*
: $190 (OCC Member)
$170 (OCC Member’s Child)
$195 (Union Member)
$175 (Union Member’s Child)
$200 (Guest)
$180 (Guest’s Child)
Min Pax
: 30 persons
Closing Date : 23 July 2016 (Sat)
* Child is between 3 to 12 years old
Asahi Black
$38.00++ for 5 bottles
(U.P. $60.00)
While stocks last
Rejuvenate
@ Orchid Lodge
1 Day Local Farm Tour
Longing for a short countryside getaway but unable to
travel far? Join us for a day at the Lim Chu Kang Vegetable
Farm where you will be able to enjoy the fresh air at the
countryside farm! If you love nature, sunshine, animals and
plantations, check out the amazing Goat Farm, Aloe Vera
farm, Roselle Farm etc with us.
Date
: 27 August 2016 (Sat)
Venue
: Meet at ACC Lobby at 8:15am sharp
Fee
: $45 (OCC Member)
$50 (Union Member)
$55 (Guest)
Min Pax
: 30 persons
Closing Date : 13 August 2016 (Sat)
Visit www.arandaclub.org.sg for more information. For enquiries and reservations,
please contact ACC's Ms Linda Yeo at 6584 6811 ext 30 or email [email protected]
2D1N Weekday Packages:
$230
10%
+
Deluxe room at Only
Deluxe Family room at Only
$280+
Waiver o
f
service ch
arge for
OCC mem
bers
Include:•1 hour Asian Fusion Massage at Healing Touch @ OCC (2 pax) • 1 bottle of Sparkling Juice
• Complimentary use of Swimming Pool, Gym & Sauna
For enquiries and reservations, contact 6750 2100 or [email protected].
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Iceberg is Melting
Many OCC colleagues attended
the fulfilling 2-day course which was an eyeopening experience for all. Based on the bestselling book by award-winning author, John
Kotter from Harvard Business School, the book
titled “Iceberg is Melting” seeks to invest in
the knowledge and skills of staff as a means
to achieve higher engagement levels and
work satisfaction from employees. In addition
to creating and instilling change readiness
and agility within the organisation, it enables
participants to manage personal change as well.
This course has empowered our colleagues to
anticipate change in an ever-changing society
and economy of technology and innovations.
Orchid
Country Club
Members’
Packages 2016
• Interview on medical
history
• Comprehensive physical
examination
• Full Blood Count
• Cholesterol Test
• Blood Sugar
• Kidney Function
• Hepatitis B Screening
• Liver Function
• Uric Acid
• Thyroid Function
$419
Member’s
Price
• Stool Occult Blood Test
(2 Specimens)
• Urine Analysis
• Tonometry
• Chest X-Ray
• Electrocardiogram
(ECG)
• Treadmill Stress ECG
• Review by Doctor
• Lifestyle Counselling
• Personalised Medical
Report
Eye Screening Package
Eye Clinic, Tower C, Level 5, Clinic 46, 47
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
$141
Appointment Hotline
Toh Eng Hock Construction (TEHC), who
contributed to the golf course upgrading and
maintenance over the past two years, the
Club has specially organised a scrumptious
lunch at Gayatri Restaurant on 06 May 2016 to
express our appreciation for their hard work.
A buffet spread was served featuring a variety
of authentic Indian dishes and each employee
received a goodie bag (partially contributed by
U Care)which ended the day on a special note.
We would like to thank them for keeping our
golf courses in good shape and look forward to
a closer and stronger partnership in the future.
Visual Acuity
Air Puff Tonometry
Auto-refraction
Refraction
Amsler Grid Test
Humphrey Visual Field
Slit-lamp Examination
The ABLE Studio & Retail Pharmacy
5% off for all in-store purchases items except
nutritional feeds, promotion items and medication.
Terms and Conditions:
• Please present the membership card.
• The prices are subjected to the prevailing GST unless otherwise stated.
• The packages listed are not exchangeable.
• The contents of the packages are subject to change without prior notice.
• Khoo Teck Puat Hospital reserves the right to change, edit or modify these terms and conditions from time to
time without prior notice.
• Strictly by appointments only. Please call 6602 3333 and quote “OCC” when making appointment.
PrivateCare
In appreciation of our partner,
Member’s
Price
6602 3333
90 Yishun Central, S768828
www.ktph.com.sg
01042016
Executive Health Screening Package
Health For Life Clinic, Tower C, Level 5, Clinic 58
TEHC Landscape
and Course Staff
Appreciation Lunch
OCC Staff Individual
Bowling Tournament
Staff from OCC and ACC came together on
31 May for a friendly bowling competition. The
event culminated in a prize giving ceremony to
award the top three men and women bowlers
before everyone gathered at Aranda Lounge
for a buffet. It was indeed a memorable day
with great camaraderie created among the
staff. Congratulations to our winners!
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
WOMEN'S DIVISION
MEN'S DIVISION
1
LEE SIANG CHENG
CHARLIE GOH
2
SHARON ONG
CHANDRAN
3
MARY JOY
KAMAL
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Staff Compliments
You put a smile on our staff!
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Dear Peter
11th ASIAN CLUB MANAGERS' CONFERENCE - 10th to 12th April
2016
On behalf of the Club Managers' Association, Singapore and the Conference
Organising
Committee,
I must thank you and your team at Orchid Country Club for a most pleasant
experience
in hosting the ACMC'16.
As with the previous Conference in 2012, we decided to host it again this year
at
your Club due to the wonderful facilities in the Orchid Lodge for the accommo
dation of
our speakers and delegates, the Banqueting arrangements, the ancilliary areas
for our
Sponsors' display and the array of Sports and Recreation facilities which our
delegates
(both local and overseas) enjoyed.
All these would not have been possible if not for the excellent support from your
staff,
specifically Ms Sheena Ooi, Senior Sales Manager - Resort, Catering
and
Conferences, of whom I had the delightful opportunity to work with and liaise
again, for
this year's Conference. Her cheerful disposition, coupled with her expertise in
the layout
of the Ballroom and venues for our three break-out sessions, her vast menu knowledge
- especially in catering to the special dietary requirements of our delegates, and
the
assistance to, and liaison with, our sponsors and Conference Manager, Ms Chloe
Cai
from Singapore Exhibition Services, has been invaluable to us in having them
onboard
for our next Conference. She has made all the difference in making our Conferenc
ea
success!
I must also mention the following staff who, through their hard work and quality
of
service, have made our Conference, Cocktail and Gala Dinner all the more memorable
:
Mr ArnandanDoraisamy - F&B Operations Manager
Mr Khairul Azman - Asst Banquet Operations Manager
Ms Laurel Lau - Banquet Operations Captain
Mr Mohd Rusydi - Banquet Captain
Mr PremParagawen - Banquet Captain
Ms SalhaBteAdli - Beverage Manager
Mr David Lim - Senior AV Technician
Mr Tyrone Glass - AV Technician
Mr Jouseph Johnson - AV Technician
Mr Jimmy Ang - AV Technician
Once again, my sincere thanks and compliments.
Best regards
James WK Tan
Honorary Secretary
I am writing this letter of Appreciation on a personal note for the heartfelt and
dedicated service that Sheena and rest of the team involved in making our event,
GLT Workshop 30 March – 02 Apr 2016, so pleasant and successful.
As I am new to this Organization, Sheena has showed me the ropes of planning
the event and all the logistics needed during these 3.5 days.
She is always so patient in teaching me and even gave up participating in the
golf tournament so she can give full assistance to me!
For the past 3.5 days when I was station at Vanda Terrace on standby, I was
very well taken care of by Mr David Pik, Mr Paul and team.
Paul takes good care of my meals, noticed that I do not eat prawns and
customize my meal for me. Even brought out a small table as my additional work
desk. Rest aunties at Vanda Terrace, will switch on the fan for me and kept
refilling my ice water as the weather was extremely warm.
I feel the warmth of being treated like a family! This has certainly bring a lot of
joy to me while working.
The Banquet team, Azman Banquet Manager is very helpful and prompt to
accord to our last minute requests always. Mimi, Banquet captain,
She is so dedicated to her work and always putting on a sincere smile and
detailed touch to all the meeting set up. As she is on duty on alternate days,
She will advise and remind me for certain details for the next day even though
she is not working that day.
Thank you once again to your team for treating me like part of the family and
rendering such dedicated and warm service to our events always!
Best Regards,
Irene Tang
Assistant Manager
NTUC Corporate Office
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OCC Guests