NAUTILUS. LiveLife! Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Happy Merdeka Let s celebrate joy and unity THE. Members Night. Annual General Meeting

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1 THE KELAB RENANG PULAU PINANG NAUTILUS PENANG SWIMMING CLUB JULY/AUGUST 2013 NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS ONLY LiveLife! FOUNDED 1903 Members Night Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Happy Merdeka Let s celebrate joy and unity Annual General Meeting Annual Staff Party Gala Dinner

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3 The place to be happy is here The time to be happy is now The way to be happy is to Make others so. EDITOR S NOTE First I would like to thank the previous Editorial Board for a splendid job in producing the Nautilus and providing members with lovely photos, interesting reports and informative updates on the events and activities of our Club. We will try our utmost to maintain the standard if not better it and keep you all well informed of what is happening in and around our Club. Since its inception, this newsletter known to all as the Nautilus, is a nexus of social relationship between our Club and members. Thus, I wish to urge all you Section and Group leaders to forward and submit your up-coming events and activities early so as to keep our members informed well ahead of time to enable them to give their full support and participation in our Club activities. Let us support our Penang State Government in going green with more members requesting for E-Nautilus, so if you have not signed up for this, please do so at our office as soon as you can. I also wish to remind that our Club has an AUTO-PAYMENT SERVICE, which you can take advantage of, by simply completing an Authorization Form at our Club s Reception, which will save you time writing cheques or coming in to the Club to make payment. The Editorial Board wishes all our Muslim members and staff SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDIL FITRI. Billy Oh Teng Kee CONTENTS 3 Editor s Note 4 President s Message 5 GM s Message 6 Club Announcements 8 New Members 9 Membership, Finance & Outstanding Staff Award 10 Club Happenings NEWS FROM SECTIONS AND GROUPS 20 Swimming 22 Scuba 24 Sailing 25 Angling 28 Karaoke 30 Yoga 31 Tennis 32 Darts 33 Aerobics 34 Taekwondo 35 DanceSport 36 Club Renovation 38 Calendar of Events 39 F&B Highlights 40 Library News 517, Tanjung Bungah, Penang Tel Fax info@penangswimclub.com PENANG SWIMMING CLUB ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OPERATING HOURS Monday - Friday (9.00am pm) Saturday & Sunday (Closed) 42 Affiliated Clubs & Mesra Raya Editor Billy Oh Teng Kee Members Walvin LaBrooy, Justin Yee Yeen Seng, Lim Khoon Seng, Ch ng Huck Theng & Rebecca Gaik Im McKinney Advisor Ong Ban Seang BCN, PKT, PJK Management Sunny Ang & Gerard Boey Chee Yin EDITORIAL BOARD THE NAUTILUS 3

4 PATRON T.Y.T. Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang Tun Dato Seri Utama (Dr) Haji Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Abbas DMK, DUPN, SPDK, DP, DMPN, DJN TRUSTEES Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato Seri Kamal Mohd Hashim PSM, DGPN, DSPN, PJK, JP Y. Bhg. Dato Seri Zainol Abidin Bin Dato Hj Salleh DGPN, DMPN, JSM Y Bhg. Dato Mahinder Singh Dulku DSPN, PKT MAIN COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Mr Ong Ban Seang BCN, PKT, PJK VICE PRESIDENT Mr Walvin Labrooy HON. SECRETARY Mr Billy Oh Teng Kee HON. TREASURER Mr Michael Tan Hock Hin CLUB CAPTAIN Mr Justin Yee Yeen Seng COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr Ooi Cheng Chye Mr Lim Khoon Seng Dr Gopinathan A Mr Richard Chung Chok Yin Mr Baldev Singh Bhar Mr Ch ng Huck Theng Mr Soon Chee Leng SECTIONS & GROUPS AEROBICS Ms Mariam Harvey ANGLING Mr Kong Kok Chun DARTS Mr Anthony David Morley KARAOKE Mr Robert Yeoh SAILING Mr Paul Thomas Harrison SCUBA Mr Kenny Koay Lee SQUASH/RACQUETBALL Mr Ian Philip Peggs SWIMMING Mr Lee Chye Seng TAEKWONDO Mr Peter Kang Teong Kheng TAI CHI Dr Lim Chee Khiong TENNIS Mr Tan Tian Heng YOGA Ms Clara Ooi Swee Har YOUTH Mr Justin Yee LIBRARY Mr Billy Oh Teng Kee ELECTION COMMITTEE Members of the main committee Dr Khoo Sian Hin Dato Dr Adel Zaatar Dr Tan Kim Hor Mr Chan Kean Hin Ms Elaine Tan Siew Hong Mr Ramoo A Nair For PSC to be an esteemed family club for cultured individuals, we need to foster a spirit of trust and respect for each other. PRESIDENT S MESSAGE The Penang Swimming Club (PSC) is the sum of its members, some active, some illustrious, many passive and the list goes on. Indeed, we have an exciting potpourri of members. What is critical then is for us to foster a culture of accommodating each other. No one is too big for the Club and neither should anyone be considered insignificant. All members, more than 7,000 of us should be at the Club on equal footing, irrespective of colour, profession, financial standing and the likes. For PSC to be an esteemed family club for cultured individuals, we need to foster a spirit of trust and respect for each other, among members, between members and staff and between members and the Main Committee. For us, the Main Committee members, we are well aware that in the final analysis, we are a collection of individuals who volunteer to serve the Club in an honorary position. We will work on the principle that we are entrusted to do a job and we will do so in ways we deem fit, bearing in mind the best interest of the Club. We will strive on teamwork and will be rather single minded about our tasks at hand. Importantly, our maxim should be we hold no prisoners and carry no passengers in our team. The journey of the Club needs to be smooth and the Main Committee would like to be sanguine about it. Our tasks ahead would be made easier if we can have more members to work with us. Yes, more than working for you, we prefer to work with you for our mutual benefits. Let us do it right and keep it right. As it has been said, We only live once but if you do it right, once is enough... Mae West. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Dato Ajit Singh Jessy COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr Danny Goon Mr Loh Yeow Boo Mr Allan Cheah Mr Ramsun Ho Ong Ban Seang President DEVELOPMENT COMMITEE CHAIRMAN Mr Kenny Koay Lee COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr Naga Rethinam R. Pillay Mr Ivan Tan Boon Guan Mr Charlie Tho Lai Teng Mr Eric Chong San Dee INTERNAL AUDITOR Ms Jessie Chin 4 THE NAUTILUS

5 Many changes have and are taking place. All these changes will definitely augur well for all members and at the same time bring PSC to a higher level. GENERAL MANAGER S MESSAGE Dear Members, Hello again, two months have gone by in the blink of an eye, and I suppose this is due to the dynamic events happening in the Club. Many changes have and are taking place in the short space of time since I took over the administration of this wonderful Club. There is the Club House that is being upgraded along with the Marina Deck. The 2nd swimming pool is in progress as well as the upgrading of the Changing Room. All these changes will definitely augur well for all members and at the same time bring PSC to a higher level. Recently on 7 June, Members Night was celebrated on a grand scale to mark the 110th Anniversary of PSC. Almost 600 members attended the swash buckling Rock n Roll event graced by none other than our Trustee Tan Sri Kamal Hashim. I m sure everyone enjoyed themselves and felt 10 years younger during that exciting night. The other event which enticed the crowd was the PSC Gala Dinner and Show featuring the Comedy Court on 21 June. There was never a dull moment as the more than 300 members who attended were kept laughing the whole night. They were also entertained by Penang s top band Daniel Chan & Friends. On 23 June, the Annual General Meeting was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall. As usual, it saw a lively debate on the Agenda of the day and the general meeting ended on a happy note at about 1.53pm. Upcoming events include the Mesra Raya scheduled on 23 August and the exciting Oktoberfest to be held tentatively on 4th October. Members are encouraged to support the Mesra Raya celebration to show their caring attitude towards the less fortunate and also to come in full force for the Oktoberfest as advocated by our motto to Live Life. CLUB MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGER Sunny Ang Leong San FINANCE MANAGER Sally Kang Chuen Nee CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY Agnes Leow Hooi Yunn ADMIN EXECUTIVE Ann Tan ADMIN OFFICER Gerard Boey Chee Yin ACTING CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER Mohd Haikal Bin Abdullah MAINTENANCE OFFICER Mohd Amin Omar Opinions & views expressed in this issue do not necessarily reflect those of the Committee and the Editorial Board. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject or edit any contribution to the Newsletter. Articles, extracts and notes published in this newsletter are strictly for members and not for public circulation. Sunny Ang General Manager THE NAUTILUS 5

6 CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS MEET THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAIN COMMITTEE President Mr Ong Ban Seang BCN, PKT, PJK Vice President Mr Walvin Labrooy Hon. Secretary Mr Billy Oh Teng Kee Hon. Treasurer Mr Michael Tan Hock Hin Club Captain Mr Justin Yee Yeen Seng Committee Members Mr Ooi Cheng Chye Mr Lim Khoon Seng Dr Gopinathan A Mr Richard Chung Chok Yin Mr Baldev Singh Bhar Mr Ch ng Huck Theng Mr Soon Chee Leng DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Chairman Mr Kenny Koay Lee INTERNAL AUDITOR Ms Jessie Chin PRESIDENT Ong Ban Seang BCN, PKT, PJK Managing Director of PenEvents, Director of PIP Creation, Penang Tourist Centre and PenEvents MM2H. Member since Previously served as Disciplinary Committee Chairman, Vice-President, Honorary Secretary and Election Committee member. VICE PRESIDENT Walvin Labrooy A retiree. HON. SECRETARY Billy Oh Teng Kee Joined MC in year 2010, handling library as his portfolio. Interests in reading, dancing and is a very good swimmer with life-saving cert. ELECTION COMMITTEE Dr Khoo Sian Hin Dato Dr Adel Zaatar Dr Tan Kim Hor Mr Chan Kean Hin Ms Elaine Tan Siew Hong Mr Ramoo A Nair EDITORIAL BOARD Editor Mr Billy Oh Teng Kee Advisor Mr Ong Ban Seang BCN, PKT, PJK Committee Members Mr Walvin Labrooy Mr Justin Yee Yeen Seng Mr Lim Khoon Seng Mr Ch ng Huck Theng Ms Rebecca Gaik Im McKinney 6 THE NAUTILUS Justin Yee Yeen Seng Was Chairman of Youth Group. Active member of Karaoke Group. CLUB CAPTAIN Michael Tan Hock Hin Profession: Chartered Accountant HON. TREASURER

7 COMMITTEE MEMBER Lim Khoon Seng Works as a Mechanical Engineer Investor. Ooi Cheng Chye Holds position as a Company Director. COMMITTEEE MEMBER Dr Gopinathan A COMMITTEE MEMBER Works at Island Klinik, I.Glades, practices Primary Care Medicine with special interest in Genito Urinary Medicine & Family Planning. Was involved in the first D.C. Active in Scuba and was VC. of the Sailing section. Has interests in reading and writing, fitness, sailing and trekking. Moderation in everything, be reasonable and happy, enjoy the good life while the going is good and work till you die. Richard Chung Chok Yin Was Operations Manager of The Star, overseeing its Northern operations until retirement early this year. Served as Main Committee Member for two terms, Hon. Secretary and Internal Auditor for one term each. Former Hon. Secretary for the Angling Section. Was Dancesport Chairman for 3 terms and Hon. Secretary for one term. Active member of the Karaoke Section and Dart Group. COMMITTEE MEMBER Baldev Singh Bhar Practised as a lawyer for 47 years. Previously served in the Disciplinary Committee and Main Committee. COMMITTEE MEMBERM E RMEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER Soon Chee Leng Managing Director at MNP Auctioneers (Central) S/B and a certified NLP Practitioner/Hypnotherapist. An integral part of Licensed Auctioneers - Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kedah, Chairman of Persatuan Pelelong Pulau Pinang and trainer, adviser and public speaker in Property Auction. Winner of the Top-50 Enterprise 2011 Gold Award (PUMM) and is one of the Board of Directors at Rotary Club of Penang. Holds a Bachelor of Business in Commercial Law (Melbourne, Australia) from Victoria University. Ch ng Huck Theng Ch ng Huck Theng is Director of Ghee Hiang, one of Malaysia s oldest heritage brands, and is the founding president of CHTNetwork, a business networking and consultancy organisation. He also acts as the Editorin-Chief of EZ and INPenang magazines, which are published by his publishing company, MarketSource S/B. Currently he is the Chairman of Association of Tourist Attraction Penang and the President of Penang Art Society. Besides his diverse interest in business, Ch ng is also an avid antique and art collector. He has a thriving career as an artist whose artworks have fetched impressive prices in regional auction houses. COMMITTEE MEMBER THE NAUTILUS 7

8 CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS Front row from left to right: 1. Ms Tan Soo Lee 2. Mdm Charis Lim Yek Lan 3. Mdm Ilyne Wong 4. Mdm Low Ping Ying 5. Mdm Vinnie Khor Lay Keow 6. Mdm Jamie Lee Jee Soo 7. Mdm Alka Rao 8. Mdm Tan Le Mei 9. Mr Jogvan Moller Olesen 10. Mr Ng Choon Yi 11. Mr Khoo Kay Kong 12. Mr Khoo Hoe Soon 17 APRIL Back row from left to right: 13. Mr Teh Chin Hooi 14. Mr Jeffery Lim Swee Eu 15. Mr Huan Chin Aik 16. Mr Phuah Sin Jeow 17. Dr Goh Eng Tat MAY Front row from left to right: 1. Ms Seah Hooi Yee 2. Mr Wong Tat Chung 3. Mdm Yong Phuey Fun 4. Ms Sharon Lay Wah Ying 5. Mdm Angela Paterson 6. Mdm S. Kaladevi Sivapragasam 7. Mr Tan Beng Tan Ah Kow 8. Mdm Ng Sew Eng 9. Mdm Tan Siew Bin 10. Mdm Lim Sze Yee 11. Mdm Cheah Suan Cheng 12. Mr Ong Choo Poay 13. Mdm Yoon Wai Leng Back row from left to right: 14. Mr Lim Kuok Yew 15. Mr Kang Chun Keong 16. Mr Paul Harrison 17. Mr John Paul Paterson 18. Mr Kajendaran a/l Muniandy 19. Mr Cheah Chin Ghee 20. Mr Lee Chee Kang 21. Mr Choong Lee Shyue 8 THE NAUTILUS

9 OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD PSC is happy to announce that Mr Lee Boo Hong has been awarded the Employee of the Month for July/August He has delivered outstanding performance in his capacity as Senior General Technician in the Maintenance Department where he has been attached since March Although he retired in 2007, his services were still very much valued and he is reappointed on a yearly contractual basis. Specialising mainly in carpentry and painting works, his handiwork can be seen at the Captain s Deck which he had painted in rainbow hues. A jovial person who is well liked and a good team player, he can also perform other tasks such as plumbing and minor repairs. MR LEE BOO HONG Let us congratulate him on a job well done and looking forward to his continued excellence and contributions to the Club. MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS MEMBERSHIP FIGURES AS AT TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE ABSENT TOTAL Patron/Hon. Members Ordinary Transferable Members - Pending for Election (Normal Transfer) - Pending for Election (JM Conversion) Ordinary Members Unattached Lady Members Term Members Junior Members - Pending for Election Associate Members - Pending for Election TOTAL INCOME & EXPENDITURE INCOME APRIL 2013 (RM) APRIL 2012 (RM) Subscriptions 311, ,729 Bar profit 12,195 4,795 Restaurant profit 22,915 17,244 Slot machine profit 95,000 98,112 Interest from fixed deposit 39,561 40,149 Transfer fees 57,700 81,400 Sundry revenue 12,353 10,482 Total Income 551, ,911 EXPENDITURE Staff cost 232, ,972 Utilities & services 91,734 79,071 Repairs & maintenance 105,022 38,465 Entertainment 18,034 16,924 Promotion of water sports 44,450 15,344 Administration expenses 25,197 33,440 Rates, taxes & insurance 13,088 11,920 Total expenditure before depreciation 530, ,136 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) BEFORE DEPRECIATION 20, ,775 Depreciation 114, ,158 Total expenditure after depreciation SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) AFTER DEPRECIATION 644, ,294 (93,074) 47,617 THE NAUTILUS 9

10 CLUB HAPPENINGS Rocking MEMBERS NIGHT good time! PSC celebrated 110 excellent years of being the premier club in Penang with yet another milestone Members Night that was attended by over 550 members. There is no denying the fact that this elite community sure know how to have fun, and have fun they certainly did... in true PSC grandiose! Everyone came dressed to the hilt to the Rock & Roll theme; an era of grunge and gothic inspired fashion, from rockabilly shirts and cropped denim to rock chic leather and biker boots. One could feel the excitement the moment they entered the Multi-Purpose Hall that was all geared up for THE event of the year. Everyone was so looking forward to their special night, an occasion that was all about them. 10 THE NAUTILUS

11 Club President Chan Kean Hin, in his last speech before the AGM, recorded his most sincere appreciation for the opportunity to work, learn and enjoy the Club as well as his heartfelt thanks to everyone who have made my life that much more interesting and fulfilling. And after that, it was off to a ROCKING start!! It was great food, great entertainment and great time the whole night long. Adhering to the tradition of Members Night, all members old and young happily joined in the merriment of dancing, singing and fun games. The band Focus and master of ceremony Fitri Gerard kept the guests in high spirit with their fabulous music and witty bantering. Club Trustee Tan Sri Kamal Hashim sportingly showed off his line dancing moves. He even performed an impromptu karaoke rendition of My Way and kept his tempo with When I Fall In Love by Nat King Cole, he was presented with a flower by Puan Sri Su Hashim as he sang the last few notes. The audience of course swooned at the romantic gesture. Our other Trustee Dato Mahinder Singh Dulku also took to the dance floor and grooved to the beat of Shakira s WakaWaka. Our very own Allan and Linda Aw thrilled with their Rock & Roll performance while PSC Latin Solo Dancers led by instructor Peter Ang further upped the heat with their moves. Hearts went a-flutter with shrieks of delight filling the room when Elvis Paul Lee made his appearance and belted out some of The King s popular songs. Elaine Tan, Stanley Chew and Racheal Tan from the Karaoke Section displayed their powerful vocal skills to loud cheers and applause. The highlight of the event was the cake cutting ceremony and the crowning of the Prom King and Queen which was won by Richard Chung and Michelle Lee respectively. The top three prizes of the lucky draw went to Annie Lim (ipad Mini), Catherine Hun (Samsung Galaxy Ace) and Leena Wong (Sony DVD Home Theatre System). It was indeed yet another successful Members Night with the attendees looking forward to the next one even before the night ended. THE NAUTILUS 11

12 CLUB HAPPENINGS Annual 23 June 2013, 10am General Meeting As usual, members started coming into the Multi-Purpose Hall as early as 9.00am and helped themselves to breakfast which included chicken porridge, fried bee hoon, scrambled eggs, sausages, baked beans, toast and butter as well as coffee and tea. 12 THE NAUTILUS

13 As at 10.00am it was announced that 158 members had registered for the meeting. The number increased to 183 at 10.15am and finally at 10.23am there was a quorum when the number of registered members hit 201. The President, Mr. Chan Kean Hin, welcomed everyone to the Annual General Meeting and thanked members for re-electing 11 out of the 12 Committee Members uncontested for the new term. He said the only post that was contested was the Hon. Treasurer s post, which was won by Mr. Michael Tan. The items in the Agenda were then discussed and deliberated upon until the President finally declared the meeting closed at 1.53pm after the announcement of the results of Hon. Treasurer. The President declared the following duly elected for the new term: MAIN COMMITTEE President Mr. Ong Ban Seang BCN, PKT, PJK Vice President Mr. Walvin Labrooy Hon. Secretary Mr. Billy Oh Teng Kee Hon. Treasurer Mr. Michael Tan Hock Hin Club Captain Mr. Justin Yee Yeen Seng Committee Members Mr. Ooi Cheng Chye Mr. Lim Khoon Seng Dr. Gopinathan A Mr. Richard Chung Chok Yin Mr. Baldev Singh Bhar Mr. Ch ng Huck Theng Mr. Soon Chee Leng Development Committee Chairman Mr. Kenny Koay Lee Internal Auditor ELECTION COMMITTEE Ms. Jessie Chin Dr. Khoo Sian Hin Dato Dr. Adel Zaatar Dr. Tan Kim Hor Mr. Chan Kean Hin Ms. Elaine Tan Siew Hong Mr. Ramoo A Nair The meeting ended at 1.53pm with a vote of thanks to the Chair. THE NAUTILUS 13

14 PSC ANNUAL STAFF PARTY This year the Staff Party was held at the Georgetown City Hotel Ballroom on 6th May The staff started coming in as early as 6.00pm to prepare the decorations as well as last minute touch-ups. The guests of honour, the Main Committee, also came in as early as 6.50pm expecting a night of fun and close rapport with the staff. At about 7.00pm, the ballroom was almost packed, and everyone helped themselves to the sumptuous food and drinks lavishly provided by the Management. The president, Mr. Chan Kean Hin, gave his opening speech, expressing appreciation for the unfailing services of the staff, old and new and was greeted with overwhelming applause. 14 THE NAUTILUS

15 CLUB HAPPENINGS Some of the highlights of the night included the Best costume contest, which was won by Ms. Agnes Leow (Female category) and En. Ismail Bin Man (Male category). The other hilarious contest was the Ms. PSC where gentlemen impersonated ladies, much to the excitement of the crowd. This contest was won by En. Malik Ridzuan. Many of the staff walked away with the lucky draws and the Grand Prize of RM1,000 was won by Ms Adelyn Chong who could be seen smiling ear to ear. THE NAUTILUS 15

16 CLUB HAPPENINGS Club Events-GALA DINNER A night of comedy and laughter True to the adage that laughter is the best medicine, the over 300 PSC members and their guests certainly had a hearty dose of that during the Gala Show & Dinner featuring the popular Comedy Court duo of Allan Perera and Indi Nadarajah. The entertainers had the audience in stitches with their brilliant wit and school-boy humour, which had definitely lent a whole new dimension to good comedy. Allan and Indi certainly brought the house down in their one hour show at the MPH. The crowd were laughing so hard that some were seen with tears rolling down their cheeks. 16 THE NAUTILUS

17 Earlier, the attendees and the invited guests from Penang Sports Club and Old Frees Association were feted to an eight-course Chinese dinner while being serenaded by jazz band Daniel Chan & Friends. PSC Vice-President Ong Ban Seang in his speech said that the event was also to pay tribute to Club President Chan Kean Hin, who would be relinquishing his post after the AGM on 23 June. Ong read out Chan s report card stating that the latter was very passionate about his responsibilities, single-minded in his every endeavor, and drive the job very hard... so hard that he had had three different General Managers over two years! Chan reciprocated with that he had enjoyed his enriching tenure as President and the Gala Show & Dinner tonight was PSC s way of making sure that its members stay healthy and happy with a touch of humour. After all, laughter is pure manna for the body, mind and soul. THE NAUTILUS 17

18 Mixed Martial Art / T-Stick training The above mentioned course was held on 3rd March 2013 to 14th April 2013 with Mr. Eric Teoh from the Elite Tactical Academy facilitating the course. The MMA/T-Stick training was a complete course of 3 months with 8 fortnightly sessions which culminated in a certification with a presentation ceremony on Sunday, 26th May This particular course was carried out to enhance the self esteem as well as the capability of our security guards. Other club employees were welcome to join in to boost their morale. They were presented with a holstered collapsible T-Stick, a cable tie to use as a hand cuff when the need arises before calling the police for assistance and a certificate. We hope to make this a monthly ongoing project divided into a 4-5pm ladies session and a 5-6pm gentlemen session on the last Sunday of the month. Dr. Gopinathan A. presented the certificates to the participants, witnessed by Mr. Sunny Ang (General Manager) and Mr. Eric Teoh. 18 THE NAUTILUS

19 CLUB HAPPENINGS MOTHER S DAY We love you, mums!! The Mother s Day celebration at the Captain s Restaurant was a simple but meaningful affair with the mums being pampered and feted by their families. They were Queens for the day, revelling in the love and adoration showered on them on their special day while the Strollers Band entertained with a medley of English and Mandarin songs. FATHER S DAY Our dads, our heroes Beloved fathers around the world will always be the true superheroes in the eyes of their children. Think of all the sacrifices and heroic acts they performed for their children throughout their lifetime. And in return, all they ever look for is love, affection and devotion. So in true Father s Day spirit, the celebration at Captain s Restaurant was a jovial occasion with much pampering and expression of appreciation for the patriarch of the family. THE NAUTILUS 19

20 SWIMMING NEWS COMMITTEE LIST 2013/2014 Chairman Lee Chye Seng Vice Chairman Khaw Chong Joo Secretary Ong Beow Cheng Treasurer Khoo Ann Nee Committee Members Lim Tean Beng Beh Kwan Joo Tan Hooi Choo Chew Nanthaporn Lee Li Ling Frederick Pui Dr. Yong Chow Yen Heah Sim Hai TALK ON SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY We were honoured to have Mr Frederick Tan, the director of MSN, to present a talk on Sport Psychology at the Mini Theatre on 1 May. The event recorded a fairly good turn out comprising swimmers and club members. Frederick gave his insight on the topic in a lively and motivational manner, keeping all those present captivated and giving them something to ponder about. 20 THE NAUTILUS

21 MiloExcel first leg of competition The first leg of SportExcel Junior Swimming Circuit was held at Pusat Akautik Darul Ehsan in Shah Alam from to Penang Swimming Club sent a small team of only 18 swimmers to take part in this competition. After two days of competitive races in the pool, our swimmers produced a commendable results of securing 804 points to capture the 5th placing out of 26 clubs. On the medal tally, Elynn Tan won 3 gold and 3 silver, and a bronze came from our young girl swimmer, Chew Hor Yeng. Congratulations to all of them for a job well done! THE NAUTILUS 21

22 DIVE EXPEDITION TO Ko Lipe, Thailand 18 to 21 April 2013 In the early hours of 18 April, 20 of us divers from the Penang Swimming Club Scuba Section gathered at the Club s car park. With our bags and scuba gears all ready, we filled up two minivans and made our way to the Malaysian/Thailand Immigration check point at Wang Kelian. Our journey then continued to the sea port of Pok Bara for a connecting ferry ride to Ko Lipe for a four days/three nights diving expedition with the SABYE DIVERS. Ko Lipe or Koh Lipe is a small little island that lies between Ko Rawi and Ko Adang. It is geographically located north of Pulau Langkawi and is one of the closest overseas dive sites to Penang (refer to map). The water around the island is filled with rich and vibrant marine life. In our trip, we spotted a variety of beautiful colored corals and fishes such as the batfish, blue powder fish, pregnant seahorse, rainbow runners and even giant lobsters. Some of our divers managed to do night dives with underwater torches. They too caught up with the underwater nocturnal habits of the marine life like octopus and morel eel hunting feeding. When we re not diving, we enjoyed the bright and breezy days with awesome sunrise and sunset scenery that Ko Lipe offers. We had neap tides during our dives which went to depths from 9m to 25m giving us visibilities of at least 10m. Overall it was a successful trip and our 2013 biggest yet dive expedition. All of us had much to reflect and had their own story to tell on their experiences on this trip. A word of thanks and gratitude to the Dive Leaders and organisers for their unselfish dedication and time in ensuring that it was an incident free trip. And a hearty congratulation to our newly qualified Ocean Divers; Annie Lim, A.T. Lee, John and Chee Ensor, and Ronald Pilsner who each logged in more than 120 minutes dive times at different dive depths and conditions. We would also like to welcome Keith Futcher, an Advanced Diver from UK, and new member to the Club and Scuba Section. Keith also joined us on this expedition. Trial Dives Trial dives are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9pm. Open to all Penang Swimming Club members. Please call or SMS for more information Kenny Chin or just pop by our Scuba Room on Wednesday from 9pm onwards 22 THE NAUTILUS

23 SCUBA NEWS AGM cum Annual Dinner Our AGM was held at the Mini Theatre at 6pm on 5 May. It was pretty much a straight forward affair - election of the new committee, recap of our past experiences and developments, and sharing of new ideas for future progress. The committee is as follow: Chairman Kenny Koay Lee Secretary Stephanie Tan Treasurer Allan Tan Loon Chye Diving Officer Freddie McGuire Training Officer Chin Meng Wee Equipment Officer Alex Wong Lim Wah Expedition Officer Willis Teoh Social Officer Annie Lim Information Officer Choong Han Shi Membership Secretary John Ensor Everyone then proceeded to the Captain s Restaurant for our annual dinner. There was much merriment as more than 60 of us tucked into the lavish meal and basked in each other s company well into the night. THE NAUTILUS 23

24 SAILING NEWS Christening of new rescue craft The calm weather was simply perfect for the official launching and christening ceremony of the new rescue craft - Explorer E32 - at the Cabana by the slipway on 18 May The evening took on a surreal glow with the soft lighting framing the venue and glistening on the water surface. Members had excellent seatings with the tables arranged by the water edge coupled with a delicious spread of food including BBQ items all from Jeannie s menu. Club President Chan Kean Hin and Commodore Paul Harrison, who was also the master of ceremony, blessed the boat with good karma and good luck upon all those who sailed and are rescued by her. Mrs Chan and Mrs Harrison then poured champagne over the bow in the true traditional christening spirit. All attendees then raised their glasses and joined in the merry toasting. Parents and children alike were given a tour of the crafts line, equipments onboard and 200HP Yamaha engine controls. Boatmen were also on hand to explain the boat features. 24 THE NAUTILUS

25 ANGLING NEWS Anglers adventure at Pulau Jerejak Seeing that the waters at the western part of the island was calm and unaffected by the recent wind storm, Angling Section members carried on their trip to Pulau Jerejak on 16 June as planned. Forty members including children crossed the channel and enjoyed their fishing along the coast. There indeed were some different kinds of fishes caught such as Sickle fish of good size, which were plentiful at the water around the island. A rare catch Flounder, a temperate water fish was also harvested by Pek Hoon. Pek Hoon s Sickle fish (left), Trevally (right) and Flounder (below). Kong reeled in a Catfish. However there was no fishing competition; those with big catches were recorded with pictures. Guat Lean also had a big size Sickle. Flat Head fish caught by Eddie. Hans Lee had the biggest catch with a more than 1kg Sickle fish. Philip s Catfish. THE NAUTILUS 25

26 CALENDAR OF EVENTS for Year 2013/2014 DATE ACTIVITY TIME VENUE April th Sun Day Fishing Competition 9.00am 1.30pm Snake Temple Beach Front May th Sun Day Fishing Competition 9.00am 1.30pm Snake Temple Beach Front June th Sun Day trip to Pulau Jerejak Before 8.00am at the jetty Pulau Jerejak June th Sat Chang Festival 7.30pm Sailing Area Beach Front June nd Sat Night Fishing Competition 7.00pm 11.00pm Snake Temple Beach Front July th Sun Day Fishing Competition 9.00am 1.30pm Snake Temple Beach Front July st Sun Angling / Boat Handling Course 10.00am 5.00pm Multi-Purpose Hall August th Sat Night Fishing Competition 7.00pm 11.00pm Snake Temple Beach Front September th Sun Day Fishing Competition 9.00am 1.30pm Snake Temple Beach Front September st Sat B.B.Q. Night 7.30pm Sailing Area Beach Front October th Sun Inter-team Fishing Competition 9.00am 1.30pm Snake Temple Beach Front October th Sun Night Fishing Competition 4.00pm 8.30pm Snake Temple Beach Front November rd Sun Day Fishing Competition 9.00am 1.30pm Snake Temple Beach Front December th Sun Annual Casting Competition 9.00am 1.30pm Snake Temple Beach Front December th Sat Night Fishing Competition 7.00pm 11.00pm Snake Temple Beach Front January th Sun Angling Carnival 2.30pm 7.00pm Sailing Area Beach Front January th Sat Angling & Taichi Group combined pre-cny party 7.30pm MPH Level 14 February th Sun Annual Fishing Competition 9.00am 1.30pm Snake Temple Beach Front February nd Sat Annual Prize Presentation / Dinner 7.30pm MPH Level 14 Note: There will be two off-shore fishing and two expedition events to be included in due course. Dates subject to changes. Angling Section Annual General Meeting held on 14th April 2013 saw some new office bearers and returned Section Chairman, Mr Kong Kok Chun for the term 2013/14. The team members are Dr Lim Chee Khiong Honorary Treasurer, Elaine Chong Honorary Secretary, Ung Seang Guan Equipment Officer, Lawrence Cheah Expedition Officer, Simon Ch ng Competition Officer, Lawrence Low Membership Officer and six Committee Members: Beh Ping Seng, Jenny Yeap, Janet Lee, Tho Yau Cheong, Jayaratnam R, Philip Mason. 26 THE NAUTILUS

27 ANGLING NEWS Setting up fishing lines and rods before the competition begin. (from left) Ann Ch ng s prize catch while Judy Choo looks on. 2nd FISHING COMPETITION The Section s new term began with a day fishing competition held on 28 April, Some 50 angling members participated in the event. Scorching hot sun on that day did not deter the anglers from enjoying the fishing and outdoor fun. Carl Ooi, a regular participant of our fishing competitions, will have to put aside his fishing tackles, as he will be resigning from the section because he will be leaving Penang to further his studies in Kuala Lumpur. The second fishing competition of the year was held on 26 May, The sea was rough with strong waves and high tide that pushed anglers to consistently move backward. In spite of the rough waves that splashed along the coast, there were some good catches of Duri and Pari. Two newcomers are Manfred Wieden Maier and Chang Chee Yoon. Manfred, who was a pioneer angler, left the country but has returned. Whereas Chang who has joined the Section for a while and finally made it to the event. THE NAUTILUS 27

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29 KARAOKE NEWS Newly appointed Karaoke committee members After clinching the Interclub challenge trophy for the third consecutive year, the karaoke committee decided to host a dinner and dance on 26 April instead of a competition this year. The aim was to continue our good ties with the Penang Sports Club. Entertainers for the evening were invited singers from both clubs; from our side were Evelyn Khaw and club dancers who performed The Gangnam Style. Karaoke Champs for Year 2012 Bobby Neoh and Jef Tan received the Premier Award from the Governor during the Patron s Night recently. During our AGM on 12 May, Robert Yeoh was uncontested for the post of Chairman. The rest of the committee comprises of Elaine Tan (Treasurer), Devyn Khoo (Secretary), Valerie Chuah, Eric Tang, Rachel Tan, Amy Karn and Betsy Ong. We would like to thank Evelyn Khaw, Lawrence Low, Sunny Teh, and Lim Koon Seng (who declined nominations into the new committee due to family and other personal commitments) for their contributions and support in the past year. Ten section members celebrated their May birthday that evening. Please take note that birthday celebrations will be held only once every two months and the schedule dates will be displayed on the notice board outside the Pacific Lounge. There has been a small increase in the membership fee from RM3 to RM4 and we thank members for their continuous support. Please get a partner ready for the Duet Competition on 24 August. Other upcoming events include: The Annual Karaoke Championship on 28 September (heat) and 19 October (final), Intersection on 9 November, and Annual Dinner on 28 February These dates are subject to changes so please refer to the notice board. THE NAUTILUS 29

30 Yoga for the bodyand mind! There are 7 classes (from basic to intermediate) with over 80 participants (held at B1 Room) as follow: 1Yoga Pilates on Sunday from 10.00am to 11.30am by Sabrina Chew The session starts with Pilates to tone up arms and legs and build up core muscles and floor exercise concentrating on deep stretching and twisting exercises to relax the spine (also helps to release back pain) followed by yoga flow. 2Power Yoga on Monday from 6.45pm to 8.00pm by Tyler Niam With emphasis on strength, flexibility and endurance, the class will go through a series of smooth flow postures (intermediate level). Ananda Marga Yoga on Tuesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm by Madam Cheah Moey Yin Traditional yoga with emphasis on stretching, 3breathing and deep relaxation. Suitable for beginners. Basic and Introductory Yoga on Wednesday from 7.00pm to 8.15pm by Sze Ming or another instructor 4Suitable for beginners. Sivananda Yoga on Thursday from 9.00am to 10.30am by Sio Lye Im (Bi Bi) Sivananda Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga of which the 5training focuses on postures, breathing and relaxation. 6Yin Yoga on Friday from 7.00pm to 8.15pm by Anna Yeoh It is a practice that brings deep relaxation to the body and mind. In fact, the deep relaxation first comes from deep tissues being stretched within the body towards a deeper state of mental relaxation. A quiet practice that emphasises on holding longer time in each pose while encouraging the entire body to be relaxed. People with tight joints and muscles need a quick way to release tension. Yin will quickly open up the body to provide more space to the joints and deep tissues. Power Yoga on Saturday from 3.00pm to 4.15pm by Sam Cheng A form of Hatha Yoga with focus on postures (asanas) 7and emphasis on strength, flexibility and endurance. Past Events About 30 club members attended the vegetarian (har kow, pork ribs and fish) cooking demonstration conducted by Cheah Moey Yin at 12pm on 26 May at the Seafront. The participants had the chance to sample the delicious food after the demonstration. 30 THE NAUTILUS

31 YOGA NEWS UP-COMING CLUB EVENTS Join us for a talk on how to make citronella oil and insect repellent by Mr Wong Thim Sung, Friends of the Botanic Garden, at 4pm on Saturday 15 June at the Club House. Plants will also be on sale. Kindly register by 8 June to facilitate the seating and refreshment arrangements. Absentees will be charged RM5. Cook like a Nyonya Curry kapitan, roti jala and pulut hitam cooking demonstration by Dr Ong Jin Teng, author of Heritage Food Trail cook book, will be held at 10am on Saturday 20 July at the Seafront Cafe. Those interested to attend please register by 10 July. Absentees will be charged RM5. A talk on Back to Basics by physiotherapist Jenny Tan Cheng See will be held at 2pm at PSC Auditorium (formerly Mini Theatre) on Sunday 11 August. The event will touch on aches and pain without specific injuries, not serious enough to see a specialist yet irritating enough to seek help, facts and myths about treatment techniques and self help management. For seating and refreshment purposes, please register by 6 August. A workshop on Freedom of the Hips and Spine will be conducted by Victor Ch ng, a renowned Yin Yoga teacher and trainer in Asia, from 9am to 1.30pm at Level 13 on Sunday 8 September. His view on Yin Yoga is deeply rooted in the Chinese medicine s Meridian Theory and he look at the practice as a form of therapy that could bring healing to both the body and mind. Victor has taught many Yin Yoga teachers throughout Asia. The fee is RM15 per person inclusive of a coffee break and lunch. Kindly register by 5 September as the talk is limited to a maximum 50 participants only. Absentees will be charged RM15. TENNIS NEWS Heah Swee Lee Cup 2013 This year we made another debut by participating in the Heah Swee Lee Cup Annual Premier Knock-out Inter-Club Team Competition. We had Wei Kah leading the charge with Alvin, Jeffrey, Sunny, Ramesh, Darean and Noby in the team. Although we did not fare well but the team members were able to gain lots of experience from playing the top club players around Penang. We will definitely work harder and go for it again next year. THE NAUTILUS 31

32 DARTS NEWS The final placings went to:- 1st 2nd 3rd Men Siong Ladies Quah Yean Lee Men Piao Ladies Loh May Ling Men Hardev Singh Ladies Jenny Beh DARTS GROUP SEASON 1st COMPETITION 5th MAY 2013 The first competition of the Darts Group Season was held at the Seafront Café and Darts Room on Sunday 5th May Although the competition was delayed until 2.30pm (to assist GE 13 voters), the attendance was low in comparison to previous events. Choo Lip Hoe took the prize for the only 180, and Tony Morley took both the high score (177), and high checkout (156) prizes. A halve us round, to determine match pairings, followed by an initial knock out round, reduced the competitors down to eight. Further knock out rounds eventually resulted in a final between Siong and Piao. Both darters played impressively, but Siong excelled, taking only 52 darts to win 3 legs. Outstanding Darts Group Victory at Taiping New Club The Darts Group visited Taiping New Club (TNC) on Sunday, 12th May, for their first Inter-Club match of the Season. This was the only available date for TNC, but, being Mothers Day, meant that it was a much depleted PSC Darts Teams that travelled. An early morning departure time gave rise to a mid journey break for brunch, which facilitated discussion on team selection and tactics. As TNC wished to field A and B teams, with a format of 1xFoursome, 2xDoubles and 4xSingles for each team, meant that PSC s darters were stretched for regular match players. It was decided to field a strong A Team of Choo, Tony, Kong and Michelle. And that Hardev Singh and Lee Cheng Tee would head the B Team aided by four less experienced darters. 32 THE NAUTILUS After a warm welcome at TNC, the matches commenced at 2.15pm. Our tactics and A Team selection immediately paid off. The Foursome cruised to a win, with Michelle, having been given the opportunity to check out, as always, checked out. Kong, although having a few problems checking out, won 2 0 in his Singles, while Tony came from 1 leg down, against TNC s high scoring Ajit, to win 2 1. Tony & Michelle, in the 1st Doubles, piled further pressure on TNC, with a 2 0 win, before a break for high tea gave TNC some respite. After the break, PSC s good form continued. Michelle, although only winning 2 1, was always in control of her Singles match. Choo, despite some erratic darts, comfortably won his Singles 2 0, and Choo & Kong won the final Doubles 2 1, to complete a 13 3 A Team victory for PSC. Unfortunately, our B team was not faring well. The B team matches are always about gaining experience and playing under the spotlight. Despite PSC losing the opening Foursome, and subsequently always in arrear, there were some surprisingly composed performances. Ably lead by Hardev, Lee and the rapidly improving May Ling and Walvin, they gave it their best effort but could not head off defeat. This was an outstanding win by the Club s A Team given the absence of several regular match play darters from the trip. Experience gained by the B Team darters will stand them in good stead in the future, and overall, this was a most encouraging start to the new Darts Season. Our darters took their leave, from the ever sociable TNC, at around 6.00pm, stopped for seafood dinner at Portwell, and arrived at PSC at 10.00pm, tired but in good spirits. Well done to those attending the event for both their match participation and vocal support.

33 AEROBICS NEWS Aqua Zumba The Aerobics Group was proud to present an Aqua Zumba trial class at the PSC Poolside on 18 June - the first ever in Penang by a certified instructor. The class was opened to all club members free of charge. It was a fantastic turnout of more than 30 members on this sunny Tuesday morning. We certainly rocked the poolside and brought the whole club to a standstill! The Latin-based music blaring from the speakers kept our energy and spirits high and provided for a truly fun and partylike atmosphere. There were splashing, stretching, twisting and of course, loads of shouting and laughing at this inaugural event. Our instructor Lisa took us through Zumba inspired dance moves that had everyone moving their bodies in just about any direction imaginable. She really made us work both our upper and lower body muscles with exercises such as front kicks, high knees and jumping jacks, all of which were modified for the pool environment. There is nothing quite like the combination of feeling almost weightless in the water while working every muscle in your body, and all the while smiling from ear to ear! Aqua Zumba is another reason why people may be ditching the workout and joining the party. This is also why Aqua Zumba is also known as Party in the Pool! Pilates Workshop using the humble Tennis Ball by the Aerobics Group On the 29th of April 2013, the Aerobics Group ran a special workshop using the tennis ball. Needless to say, we were all very excited and looked forward to a different pilates session. This is not to say Kitty Ng s twice weekly sessions are routine and boring. She challenges you at every session and missing one is tantamount to self-inflicted torture the next time around. So, after our usual one hour session we had a half hour workshop on using the tennis ball to relieve muscle pain. It is actually a self massage using the tennis ball and your own body weight. It hurts! A lot! But the pain is a good pain, releasing all those pent up tensions and knotted up muscles. Kitty worked us through five strategic points and I was really sore after that. The next morning, I had to make myself roll out of bed because it hurt so much! But it was worth it. By the middle of the day, the soreness was gone and I felt a lot more limber. So the next time I have a backache or a stiff shoulder, I am reaching out for that tennis ball! However, before you go ahead and apply that ball to every sore part of your body, use the Symptom Checker at www. triggerpointproducts.com. They have a diagram to zoom in on the body to determine if it is a muscle related problem or not. Pain has many causes and you should rule them out first. If in doubt, see a doctor - which is always the wisest thing to do. The Goal of The Tennis Ball Massage The purpose of the tennis ball massage is to use the right amount of pressure to release the pressure on the trigger point - enough to be effective, but not enough to irritate the knot. The sensation should be clear, strong and satisfying - good pain. If you are gritting your teeth or grimacing, you need to be more gentle with the pressure. You must be able to relax for the therapy to do its work. Although it seems counterintuitive to press on a spot that provokes pain, the discomfort diminishes once the trigger point has been loosened. The muscle fibers are holding for a protective purpose, which may have been applicable during a situation of stress, excessive load or trauma. Once that situation has changed, the muscle sometimes needs an outside stimulus to break the loop, hence the pressure on the trigger point. This is called myofascial release (MFR) therapy. Once you have adjusted your body to achieve the right pressure on the tension point, ease into the position and relax as much as possible. Then you must wait for the sensation to fade to about eighty percent of the original intensity. This is the release - which is a change in the physiological state of the muscle tissues or an easing of the knot. This release can take any time from ten seconds to several minutes. You must be patient and relax. Once you have released the tension in the myofascial muscle (or superficial muscles) realignment of the body is easier. You may find that you are often sore on one side of the body, because of tightness in the muscles and favor the side which does not have any soreness. This ultimately leads to postural problems. Once the tightness in the muscles have dissipated, muscle movement is easier and you will find that your posture is more balanced. This will ultimately lead to prevention of pain and premature degeneration of the bones. If you are very active in sports, using the tennis ball massage will also help to relieve sore and tight muscles. When we play a certain sport - be it swimming, tennis, golf or even weight training - one is only focusing on specific muscle groups which can become overused. Relieving the muscular tension in these areas will bring about balance in the entire body. THE NAUTILUS 33

34 TAEKWONDO NEWS Taekwondo Night 2013 One of our biggest event of the year, the recent Taekwondo Night which also coincided with Master MK Yaw s 60th birthday celebration was a huge success! We would like to shout out a big thank you to everybody that helped make the night a reality on Friday, 3 May. Kudos to the instructors, students and everyone who attended! After all the formality and speeches by the master of ceremony Henry Phan and chief instructor Grandmaster Peter Kang, both from the Penang United Taekwondo Society, as well as our beloved PSC President Chan Kean Hin, a sumptuous dinner was served. Everyone enjoyed themselves catching up with friends over a good meal. All eyes turned to the centre of the venue with the announcement that the taekwondo demonstration will soon begin. The attendees watched in awe as the students displayed their prowess in board and tiles breaking, sparring, flipping, poomsae and weaponry skills. Shouts of their kiai reverberated round the room as they kicked, blocked, punched, joint locked and took down their opponents. All too soon the excitement came to an end as the team posed for a group photo before the cake cutting ceremony. Adios until we meet again! 34 THE NAUTILUS

35 DANCESPORT NEWS Annual General Meeting Chairman Richard Chung Secretary Simon Cheng Treasurer Stanley Fong Committee Members Ang Lye Hin KK Chee Lee Eong Jin (EJ) Susan Lee Donovan Ong Tan Kim Hor The AGM that was held at 3pm on Sunday 28 April was attended by about 60 members. After some lively and entertaining discussion amongst the nominees for the position of Chair, the new dancesport committee was duly elected. After a vote of thanks to the outgoing Committee for a job well done, all those present then enjoyed an early buffet dinner with fellow members. Get Upcoming your Event Groove on! Don t forget to sign up and bring all your friends! THE NAUTILUS 35

36 RENOVATION OF CHANGING ROOM AND MAIN CLUB HOUSE The Main Club House, built in 1904, is the very first building in the Club, and it had been the centre of club activities in the early years. The Club has since grown and expanded tremendously, with more diverse activities and facilities, but the Club House has remained the iconic face of our Club, a bastion to our heritage. The original Club House was expanded in 1923, with more space and a basement floor added to house the changing facilities. This basic structure has largely remained till today. Over the last two years, our Club Maintenance has made specific plans to rectify, improve and upgrade the changing room. The renovation project was approved at the AGM 2011 for RM300K, and at the AGM 2012 for RM700K. The first budget was found to be inadequate because the initial intention was for a general bricks and tiles renovation, and in the course of planning it was discovered several areas needing redress, for example the sewage system, the electrical wirings and associated equipment, the steam generators and air cond, and the space constraints at the ladies changing room, and the forgotten store rooms. It was then decided that we should address these problems altogether, and at one go, rather than leaving them to later days. With the budget approved after AGM 2012, a team of professionals went to work with the objectives of rectification, improvement and renewal of the place; Interior Designer on the design of the place, Consultant Engineers working on specific areas of concern, Civil and Structural Engineer on sewage and structural issue, M and E Engineer on the renewal of electrical system and issues at the Sauna and Steam Room, to mention but a few examples. 36 THE NAUTILUS

37 CLUB RENOVATION The Tendering Process With the design and technical specification completed, and with the assistance of a professional Quantity Surveyor, tender documents were compiled. Tenders were invited through advertisement in newspapers. Three companies bided for the project, and we are pleased to have identified a successful contractor. Cost of the Project The main renovation cost is RM700K, inclusive of M and E (RM280K) and Sewage (RM70K). Loose furniture accounts for RM120K. The total is RM820K. Professional fees RM80K. We provide for a contingency of RM100K. Upon completion, we could expect some new features which include resting lounges and provision for massage room for both men and ladies. The Ladies Changing Room would have expanded by an enlarged space of about 400 sq ft, while at the same time transforming the forgotten store rooms into useful space. We look forward to a facility which could serve the members better in quality, better safety environment, as well as comfort, more befitting one of a premier club. The renovation is expected to take 14 weeks to complete, and we apologize for the inconvenience arising out of the shutting of the facility during this period. THE NAUTILUS 37

38 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY SUN Angling Angling Boat Handling Angling Day Fishing Competition Venue: Behind Snake Temple Time: 9.00am pm 13 SAT Beach Fiesta & BBQ Dinner Venue: Sailing Area Time: 4.00pm 13 & 14 SAT SUN 14 SUN 19 FRI 20 SAT THE NAUTILUS Sailing Sailing Sailing Wind Surfing Course Venue: Sailing Area Time: 10.00am Swimming Master Swimmers Competition Venue: Poolside Time: 7.00am pm Swimming Time Trials Venue: Poolside Time: 7.30pm pm Yoga Nyonya Cooking Demo by Mr Ong Jin Teong Venue: Sea Front Cafe Time: 1.00pm 21 SUN Angling Course Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall Time: 10.00am pm 28 SUN Aerobics Aerobics Sunset Zhumba Pool Party Venue: Poolside Time: 6.00pm pm AUG SAT DanceSport Theme Night Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall Time: 7.30pm am 04 SUN 11 SUN Yoga Talk by a Physiotherapist by Jenny Tan Venue: Mini Theatre Time: 2.00pm 16 FRI DanceSport Darts 1st Half Yearly Club Members Open Competition Venue: Darts Room Time: 1.30pm Karaoke Karaoke Duet Competition Venue: Pacific Lounge Time: 8.00pm 17 SAT Angling Angling Night Fishing Competition Venue: Behind Snake Temple / Beach Area Time: 7.00pm pm 18 SUN Aerobics Hip Hop Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall II Time: 3.00pm pm 23 FRI 30 FRI Aerobics Club Event PSC Mesra Raya Dinner Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall Time: 7.30pm 24 & 25 SAT SUN Scuba Scuba Section Pot Luck Venue: Training Shed Time: 7.30pm 31 SAT Sailing Sailing Section Round Island Time: 8.00am Club Event Children s Merdeka Party Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall II Time: 11.00am pm Merdeka Duet Karaoke Competition Venue: Pacific Lounge Time: 8.00pm

39 F&B HIGHLIGHTS SEP SUN PSC Master Swim Competition Venue: Pool Side Time: 7.30am 07 SAT DanceSport DanceSport Theme Night II Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall Time: 7.30pm 08 SUN Workshop on Freedom of the Hips & Spine by Mr Victor Ch ng Venue: Level 13 Time: 10.00am pm 08 SUN 14 SAT Swimming Yoga Angling Angling Day Fishing Competition by Mr Victor Ch ng Venue: Behind Snake Temple / Beach Area Time: 9.00am pm Club Event PSC Mooncake and Lantern Festival Celebration Venue: Seafront Time: 7.30pm Event information is accurate at the time of press. However as all events will be subject to changes without prior notice, we advise members to refer to the Notice Board & Digital Signage for the latest and final updates. 21 SAT Angling Angling Section BBQ Night Venue: Sailing Area Time: 7.00pm 27 FRI Swimming Time Trials Venue: Poolside Time: 7.30pm pm 28 SAT Tai Chi Tai Chi Pot Luck Get-together Dinner Venue: Sailing Area Time: 7.30pm 28 SAT Scuba Octopush Night Venue: Poolside Time: 7.30pm UPCOMING Event Octoberfest Venue: Boat Yard Date: 4 October 2013 (FRI) Time: 7.30pm Cheers & Celebrate! Together let us raise our glass to a wonderful month and greet the beginning of another sensational one with our fabulous food & beverage promotions. Last Sunday of the Month Buffet 28 July August 2013 Venue: Captain s Restaurant, Level 14 Time: noon to 2.30pm Bar Promotion! Wines from Australia Peter Lehmann Cabernet Merlot RM per bottle Peter Lehmann Art n Soul Rieslinging RM per bottle Cocktail Pina Colada RM8.90+ per glasss THE NAUTILUS 39

40 The world is just a book away The Dark Road by Ma Jian Library Committee Chairman: Billy Oh Teng Kee Committee Members: Lim Hun Seng Cheah Ui May Rebecca McKinney The Legend Thief by E. J. Patten Inferno by Dan Brown In his international blockbusters The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, and The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown masterfully fused history, art, codes, and symbols. In this riveting new thriller, Brown returns to his element and has crafted his highest-stakes novel to date. In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history s most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces... Dante s Inferno. Against this backdrop, Langdon battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways, and futuristic science. Drawing from Dante s dark epic poem, Langdon races to find answers and decide whom to trust... before the world is irrevocably altered. Prodigy A Legend Novel by Marie Lu And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini An unforgettable novel about finding a lost piece of yourself in someone else. Khaled Hosseini, the #1 New York Times - bestselling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written a new novel about how we love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations. In this tale revolving around not just parents and children but brothers and sisters, cousins and caretakers, Hosseini explores the many ways in which families nurture, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another; and how often we are surprised by the actions of those closest to us, at the times that matter most. Following its characters and the ramifications of their lives and choices and loves around the globe - from Kabul to Paris to San Francisco to the Greek island of Tinos - the story expands gradually outward, becoming more emotionally complex and powerful with each turning page. Invisibility by Andrea Cremer, David Levithan A magical romance between a boy cursed with invisibility and the one girl who can see him, by New York Times bestselling authors Andrea Cremer and David Levithan. Stephen is used to invisibility. He was born that way. Invisible. Cursed. Elizabeth sometimes wishes for invisibility. When you re invisible, no one can hurt you. So when her mother decides to move the family to New York City, Elizabeth is thrilled. It s easy to blend in there. Then Stephen and Elizabeth meet. To Stephen s amazement, she can see him. And to Elizabeth s amazement, she wants him to be able to see her - all of her. But as the two become closer, an invisible world gets in their way - a world of grudges and misfortunes, spells and curses. And once they re thrust into this world, Elizabeth and Stephen must decide how deep they re going to go - because the answer could mean the difference between love and death. From the critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Andrea Cremer, who wrote the Nigthshade series, and David Levithan, who wrote Every Day and co-wrote Nick and Norah s Infinite Playlist with Rachel Cohen and Will Grayson, Will Grayson with John Green, as well as many other novels, comes a remarkable story about the unseen elements of attraction, the mortal risks of making yourself known, and the invisible desires that live within us all. The Great Degeneration How Institutions Decay and Economies Die by Niall Ferguson The Second World War by Antony Beevor 40 THE NAUTILUS A More Perfect Heaven How Copernicus Revolutionized the Cosmos by Dava Sobel

41 Documentaries LIBRARY NEWS you won t want to miss Human Body : Pushing The Limits Take a virtual voyage of the human body with cutting-edge graphics! Think you know how your body operates? Think again, because the human anatomy is an amazing machine that works beyond your wildest imagination! Through a stunning array of highly original graphics and animation, see how the human body undergoes major changes when forced into crisis mode. Greatest Human Achievements From amazing inventions to incredible discoveries... prepare to be astounded! You ll be astounded as you see how humans have shaped the world we know today. From the discovery of fire over a million years ago, to present-day life-changing inventions like the Internet, you ll witness enthralling tales of the relentless drive to shape the world and direct the future. Truly compelling! Amazing Underground Secrets Journey deep underground with never-before seen footage that will amaze you! Gasp at the magnificence and beauty of the natural wonders beneath our feet. Uncover the underground engineering feats that have smashed all records. Discover secret tunnels, bunkers and tombs. The whole family will be captivated by this fascinating underground adventure! 1000 Places to See Before You Die Go on an unforgettable globe-trotting adventure without leaving your armchair! Venture through the vast beauty and diverse cultures of well-known tourist locales and destinations well off the beaten path. Plus, you ll meet local characters who bring each destination alive, like the Carnivale mask-maker in Venice, the game ranger in South Africa and the cultural guide in Peru. A real treat for travel buffs! THE NAUTILUS 41

42 AFFILIATED CLUBS Premier Sports and Social Club Established in 1852, the Singapore Cricket Club is one of the premier Sports and Social clubs in Asia Pacific with 160 years of heritage. It is the second oldest sports club in Singapore, junior by 10 years to the Singapore Sporting Club, now the Singapore Turf Club. The Club stands at the centre of the city s colonial heart, a public space that has witnessed many of Singapore s triumphs and defeats, upheavals, independence and, finally, the annual National Day Parades on 9 August. Cricket was played on the Padang as early as 1837, only 18 years after Sir Stamford Raffles founded the settlement of Singapore in 1819, but it was not until 1852 that the first meetings were called to discuss the formal establishment of a cricket club. There have been no fewer than three clubhouse buildings on the Padang, the first erected some time in the 1860s, the second in The third pavilion, which forms the core of the present clubhouse building, was built in It was extended in 1907, and the northern and southern wings that we see today were added in Anniversaries and the Future In 1992, the Club celebrated its 140th anniversary and organised various functions to raise funds for charity as part of the celebrations. The most memorable event was the 140th anniversary party held on the Padang on 30 October, which was graced by President and Mrs Wee. An SCC Hockey Sixes competition was inaugurated in In October 1993, the Singapore Cricket Association organised the first International Cricket Sixes tournament on the Padang, in which teams from 10 countries participated. On 29 May 1996, the Club passed several landmark resolutions - to embark on a $60-million Clubhouse redevelopment that will involve building two storeys underground, create a new class of transferable membership and give women full membership for the first time in the history of the Club. In the late 1990s, the SCC International Rugby Sevens attained the status of a top international club tournament. In 1998, the New Zealand Rugby Sevens Commonwealth team featuring rugby legend Jonah Lomu visited the Club and played on the Padang. In the same year, Petone from New Zealand, featuring another Kiwi legend, Tana Umaga, won the Ablitt Cup at the Padang. 42 THE NAUTILUS

43 The status of the Club as a premium institution in Singapore was again underlined when Mr S.R. Nathan a long-time member of the Club - was elected President of the Republic of Singapore in The millennium year saw a complete re-turfing and repair of the Padang field, including an improved drainage system. The year was also marked by the courtesy visit of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Ranariddh from the Kingdom of Cambodia. In 2002, the Club celebrated its 150th anniversary with a year of festive activities organised by the specially formed anniversary committee. Among the highlights of the anniversary year was a charity golf match attended by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and Mrs Goh. The anniversary celebrations culminated with a gala dinner at the Padang on 5 October. On 1 December 2003, a year after the 150th anniversary, a Special General Meeting of Members approved the most extensive Club renovation since Work was completed three years later, and on 2 February 2007 the Club held a dinner to celebrate the renovation. The guest of honour was Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who accepted the title of Visitor, making him the second recipient of that honorary title after Lee Kuan Yew in PSC Mesra Raya Dinner Time does fly fast, in the blink of an eye, Hari Raya and Merdeka Day is just around the corner. In conjunction with the joyous Merdeka-Raya occasion, the Club is inviting 46 girls from Wisma Anak Yatim Perempuan Islam Pulau Pinang to join in the fun and festivities at the PSC Mesra Raya Dinner Celebration. The dinner celebration will be held on 23 August 2013 at 7.30pm sharp, at the Multi-Purpose Hall. Wisma Anak Yatim Perempuan Islam was established by Y. Bhg. Dato Haji Mohd Yusof Latiff in 1986 on a plot of land off Scotland Road. The girls housed at the home range from age 7 to 17 years, and are not only from Penang, but also from neighbouring states of Kedah and Perak. On this blissful time of the year, let us celebrate the gift of unity and do our part to give back to the community as well as to those in need. As they say, an act of kindness goes a long way, and our Club intend to uphold that saying, living up to our motto - Live Life. Today, the Club boasts a total of some 5,754 active members, of whom 3,136 are voting members. There are currently 13 sports sections in the Club, the largest being Golf (559 members), Tennis (463) and Squash (379). Copies of The Singapore Cricket Club by Ilsa Sharp, the official history of the Club, are on sale at the Member Services Desk. Wisma Yatim Perempuan Islam Pulau Pinang THE NAUTILUS 43

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