PENANG

SWIMMING

CLUB

FOUNDED 1903

Live Life!

TheNautilusJULYAUGUST 2015 For members only

KEL AB RENANG PUL AU PINANG

Celebrating Joy, Unity &

58 Years of Independence!

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Happy Merdeka

Members’ Night Annual General Meeting

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Mr Lim Khoon Seng

Editor

PENANG SWIMMING CLUB

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E-mail info@penangswimclub.com

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EDITORIAL BOARD

EDITOR Lim Khoon Seng (Acting)

MEMBERS Michael Cheong

Chung Chok Yin

Rebecca McKinney

Elaine Tan

ADVISOR Kenny Koay Lee

MANAGEMENT Frederick Khoo

Ann Tan

Adelyn Chew

CONTENTS

Editor’s Note 2

President’s Message 3

GM’s Message 4

Club Announcements 5 - 7

Club Happenings 8 - 13

NEWS FROM SECTIONS

AND GROUPS

Swimming 14

Angling 16 - 17

Scuba 18 - 19

Karaoke 20 - 21

Yoga 22

Aerobics 22

Dance Sport 23

Tennis 23

Darts 24

Library 25

F&B Highlights 25

Calendar Of Events 26

PSC Outlets 27

Affiliated Clubs 28

This is the first issue of Nautilus and the beginning of a new term,2015/16, for the Club. At the AGM held recently, members have elected a new and young team into the Committee, a team of mostly young and successful professionals. This is a record of sort, it is by far the “youngest” Committee in recent memory. It is our hope that with these new energy and vigour they could bring forth peace and unity to the Club as well as to further enhance the joy of clubbing. As a family Club, we must strive doubly hard to foster and preserve the many tenets of quality lifestyle within the Club. It is up to each and every one of us to live, and live up to such standards. One among which is to treat each other with dignity, and mutual respect, and be in possession of our civility in times of differences.

The Nautilus plays a very important role in keeping members abreast of the activities and pulse in the Club. It is very much an entity of, and by members. The editorial board is manned by volunteers from among fellow club members. If you love to write, or like to know more about our club, or simply to have some intellectual discourse with fellow members, you might want to consider joining our editorial board and be part of the action.

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PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE

PATRON

T.Y.T. Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau PinangTun Dato’ Seri Utama (Dr) Haji Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Abbas DMK, SMN, 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 Kenny Koay Lee

VICE PRESIDENT Steve Lim Howe Siang

HON. SECRETARYTo be advisedHON. TREASURER Lim Khoon Seng

CLUB CAPTAIN Michael Cheong Zhi Xian

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Ooi Kean Lee

Lim Shin Lid

Lim Lay Looi

Najieb Ariff

Dr. Lim Shueh Lin

Ian Philip Peggs

Tan Tian Heng

CLUB MANAGEMENT

GENERAL MANAGER Frederick Khoo

F & B MANAGER Mahmuda Sadek

CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY Agnes Leow

ADMIN EXECUTIVE Ann Tan

ADMIN OFFICER Adelyn Chew

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER (Acting)Mohd Haikal Bin Abdullah

MAINTENANCE OFFICER Mohd Amin Omar

HOUSEKEEPER To be advised

SECTIONS & GROUPS

AEROBICS Mariam Harvey

ANGLING Lawrence Low

DANCE SPORT Ang Lye Hin

DARTS Anthony David Morley

KARAOKE Chris Lee Boon Seng

SAILING Paul Thomas Harrison

SCUBA Freddie McGuire

SQUASH/RACQUETBALL Stephen J Clements

SWIMMING Cindy Wong

TAEKWONDO Michael Ong

TAI CHI Tan Eng Hean

TENNIS Tan Tian Heng

YOGA To be advisedYOUTH To be advised

A new beginning……

A new dawn, a new ‘leaf’, a new look, a new start at PSC.

It is a special honor and a privilege to begin my term as President of the Penang Swimming Club. Having received the support from Club Members and Members of Sections & Groups, I am now tasked with the leadership of a new Main Committee who fully understand the need for addressing the pressing challenges and difficulties facing us.

With continuous support from fellow members, I am confident that we will be steadfast in the coming year in stabilizing our Club away from the turmoil that has recently been inflicted upon it. The MC’s aims are clear, and some of the inherited issues have already been resolved in the short period since the AGM.

The new MC are trusting the Club Members to judge us over time, and not just the short term, as we endeavor to accomplish our aims of satisfaction and understanding within the Sections & Groups and a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere within the Club generally, which will help rebuild and restore PSC’s stature as a premier club, not only within the State, but, within the Country itself.

On a personal level, I am proud to have been given this opportunity by the Members. It is my intention and desire to give the Club an MC that, by its leadership and example, will, over time, dispel the escalating prevalence, complexity and severity of misunderstandings between the Members.

In this, my first President’s Message, let me make one thing perfectly clear. As we embark on a period of change, this new MC will always prioritize the interests of the Club and its Members generally ahead of any individual Member, Section or Group. Members will appreciate this as the “bigger

picture”, and the thoughts of your new MC is that this is the single most important factor in re-establishing a feeling of equality and harmony.

As the MC of the Club we commit to ensuring that the Club is administered in compliance with the Rules and Bye-Laws at all times. Reviewing and tightening internal controls, developing standard operating procedures to minimize financial risk to the Club and to nurture and train a strong and stable club management team.

We must all recognize that every Member will at some stage, or in some capacity be a part of this process. Our Club belongs to, and depends upon, its Members. With this in mind, I would like to, personally, encourage PSC members to get involved. The MC are also members of Sections & Groups, so you are always able to reach out and to connect if you have ideas and suggestions that you feel may be beneficial to our Club.

Do not treat the MC as unapproachable. We work on your behalf. We will be there to listen, understand and to act when necessary. This is your MC and has been elected to represent you. You are the ever present eyes and ears in the Club, and the success of this, or any other, MC will always be largely dependent upon the support, cooperation and input of the membership.

Lastly, I sincerely wish you all Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Happy Malaysia Merdeka’s Day.

A new dawn, a new

‘leaf’, a new look,

a new start at PSC

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ELECTION COMMITTEE

Dr Khoo Sian Hin

Dato’ Dr Adel Zaatar

Richard Chung

Dr Tan Kim Hor

Valerie Chuah

Elaine Tan

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN

Charlie See Lam Aun

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Pamela Ong

See Liang Teik

Diljit Singh Dulku DJN, PKT, PJM

Lee Soo Ann

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN

To be advised

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Ivan Tan Boon Guan

Tho Lai Teng

Eric Chong San Dee

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Stephen J. Clements

LIBRARY

CHAIRMAN

To be advised

GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

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.

I would like to humbly introduce myself to you as the new General Manager of the most prestigious and beautiful club in Penang. In my current capacity, I would like to ensure you that my team and I are here to provide you with the best services possible. We are here to serve all members equally and passionately.

I would like to thank those of you whom I have met for your warm welcome and I look forward to meet as many members as possible in the near future.

Moving forward, the team and I aim to improve our services and the club’s facilities but our goal can only be achieved with the support, collaboration and cooperation from the PSC family.

In this regard, I am grateful and thankful to those of you who had given me your encouragement, guidance and assistance. My team and I look forward to your continuous assistance and support.

The month of May and June were quite memorable. On 18 May, we held a staff party at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel. The staff had a wonderful time and felt appreciated. We would like to thank the Management Committee and members who had contributed to the event.

On 5 June 2015, the Club celebrated its 112th year of founding and adopted “Happy Days” as the celebration theme. It is apt because we wanted all members to be happy and joyous when you spend your day in the club. I am happy to note that more than 600 members turned up to celebrate the auspicious event.

In July and August, more activities are being lined up such as the Mesra Raya Dinner on 31st July. It is an event to collect donation for an orphanage. Please support the event for a good cause. I hope you will mark the date on your calendar.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Muslim members & associates a “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.”

Thank you.

I am grateful and

thankful to those of

you who had given me

your encouragement,

guidance and assistance.

Frederick KhooGeneral Manager

A walk down memory lane

In late 1958, our father Squadron Leader Charles Armstrong was posted by

the RAAF to Butterworth, with his wife Meg, son Patrick and daughters Susan

and Alison.

We lived in Penang for 2 years, spending much of our time at the Penang

Swimming Club. The pool was quite a central meeting point for RAAF families,

and many swimming carnivals were eagerly competed by Patrick and Susan.

On 28 April 2015, we sisters, now in our 60s, returned to Penang with

photographs from the old family album, to try to recapture our memories.

Our first visit was to the Penang Swimming Club, where we were given an

extremely warm welcome by the General Manager, Simon Cheng and his

administrative staff. We were able to compare photographs, noticing that

some things had not changed in the last 55 years, although extra buildings

had been added, the wading pool had changed shape and the diving boards

had been removed.

Among our memories is one of our 63 year old Grandmother (visiting from

England), taking swimming lessons to overcome her fear of water.

The day came when she swam the length of the pool unaided. Following this,

she was formally presented with the ‘Commonwealth Endeavour Award’ for

‘learning to swim at the age of 63’.

It had been 55 years, but the memories came flooding back as we wandered

around the pool. We thank the former General Manager, Mr. Simon Cheng for

being so hospitable and allowing us to enjoy this visit.

Article & pictures contributed by Susan & Alison Armstrong (ex-members)

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

BACK ROW FROM LEFT

1 Jagdev Singh Dulku

2 Dato’ Lim Kean Seng

3 Teoh Oo Seng

4 Chan Yoke Son

5 Khor Shall Khoon

6 Tan Joo Thean

7 Dr Christopher Lee A/L

Tirunyanasambanthan

8 Teoh Leang Yong

9 Dave Lawson Tang Heng Aun

10 Kasra Motamedi

FRONT ROW FROM LEFT

11 Tracey Koh Sue Ying

12 Teh Poh Ai

13 Helen Wong

14 Chin Mei Kiew

15 Mak Wai Pheng

16 Ng Ai Hoon

17 Leong Tching Yuen

18 Joyce Tan Seaw Hooi

19 Natalie Jean Garvey

MAY ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS 14 MAY 2015

JUNE ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS 4 JUNE 2015

Zhou Zhi Ping& Wu Meina

Chiew Seak Cheng& Alex Lee Hock Leng

Chan Shih Ing Elaine Lui Ee Ling

Siew Pui Fun Candice Chin

& Joe Chin

Desmund Bay Hang Chor Khoo Boo Hun Kelvin Goh Seah Kiat

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MEMBERSHIP STATISTICSTYPE OF MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE ABSENT TOTAL

Patron / Hon. Members 26 0 26

Ordinary Transferable Members - Pending for Election (Normal Transfer)- Pending for Election (JM Conversion)

46044822

631 5306

Ordinary Members 4 3 7

Unattached Lady Members 2 0 2

Term Members 12 1 13

Junior Members- Pending for Election

30914

97 420

Associate Members - Pending for Election

185439

115 2008

TOTAL 6935 847 7782

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE ABSENT TOTAL

Patron / Hon. Members 26 0 26

Ordinary Transferable Members - Pending for Election (Normal Transfer)- Pending for Election (JM Conversion)

46095125

631 5316

Ordinary Members 4 3 7

Unattached Lady Members 2 0 2

Term Members 12 1 13

Junior Members- Pending for Election

31413

97 424

Associate Members - Pending for Election

184539

122 2006

TOTAL 6940 854 7794

MEMBERSHIP FIGURES AS AT 30.04.2015

MEMBERSHIP FIGURES AS AT 31.05.2015

OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD APRIL 2015

NAME : Chan Hong Chee, Winnie

DEPARTMENT : Food & Beverage

POSITION : DJ

LOCATION : Pacific Lounge

DATE JOINED : 16 December 1999

PSC is happy to announce that Miss Chan Hong Chee has been awarded

the Employee of the Month for the month of April 2015.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

“Black & Purple” was the chosen theme for this year’s Annual

Staff Party that was held on Monday, 18 May 2015 at the

Evergreen Laurel Hotel.

It was certainly a night to remember as many beautiful ladies

and gents graced the evening, dressed in the theme color.

The ballroom was decorated in black and purple, accentuating

the theme for the night with free flowing beers enhancing the

gastronomical experience. Since karaoke played a main part

of the program for the evening, it would not be complete

without the staff belting out their favorite songs in the

audience of an appreciative crowd.

The party kicked off with a speech by our new General

Manager, Mr. Frederick Khoo who encouraged the staff

with the emphasis on “teamwork”. Mr Baldev Singh, the

club President then delivered a speech at 7:45pm.The

Main Committee Members joined the staff and were

treated to a sumptuous buffet spread.

The presentation of Fishing Competition Winners’ Awards

was presented by Mr Frederick Khoo. The winner for the

Fastest Catch went to Saad (1st Prize) with Mihat, the

Winner for the Heaviest Fish and “Most Fish Caught”,

both staff were from the Housekeeping Department.

Osman Ishak and Agnes Leow were presented with the

10 Years Service Award from the President.

Some games were played by the staff such as

“Eating the Biscuits” and some participated in the

“Superman, Ultraman, Spiderman and “Cicakman”

action game”. The selected and finalist staff for Best

Dressed Competition also performed some Catwalk.

Some staff participated in the “Best Singers

Performance”, and entertained the audience that

evening. The winner for the Best Dressed Female

went to Aryanti, and Berry Yeoh won the Best

Dressed Male Competition. Both were from F & B

Department. The Acting Actor & Actress Winners

for “Best Female Singer” went to Sugandhi from

Account Department and

“Male Singer” to Mahmuda Sadek from

F & B Department.

Encik Abdul Khalid, Housekeeping Supervisor,

was the luckiest person to win RM1000 cash

for the 1st Prize in the Grand Lucky Draw

Prize and some staff won prizes in the form

of cash prizes and electrical electronic items

contributed by the members and suppliers.

It was an exciting evening for all. The

Management and Staff would like to thank

all the members for their kind contribution

and support for making the Annual

Staff Party 2015 a great, enjoyable and

memorable event.

18 MAY 2015

ANNUAL STAFF PARTY

CLUB HAPPENINGS

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CLUB HAPPENINGS

Members’ Night“Happy Days”

Penang Swimming Club celebrated its 112th Anniversary Members’ Night on Friday 5th June 2015 with a great turnout of more than 660 members.

Staff and arriving Members were dressed for the “Happy Days” theme, as the bar was opened to the delight of the “early bird” arrivals.

Members were in good spirits with the initial two-hour free flow of drinks plus a varied buffet from caterers – “M/s. Indian Delights” and “M/s. James Foo Catering”.

After an opening address from the acting President, Baldev Singh, the evening’s entertainment commenced with the 4 piece “Superband Entertainment”.

Professional violinist Ms Rebecca Shih and Groups of Members’ Dance – “Rhythm Mix” -continued the upbeat “Happy Days” theme.

One young member, Tan Vae Lun, gave a rendition of the Bee Gees “Tragedy” which encouraged many members onto the dance floor.

This was followed by a Chinese song from Karaoke Duet Singers – Ms Sharon Lay and Vincent.

Our Master of Ceremonies, Adrian Yeoh, then took control of the evening’s programme, with Members enjoying the fun of his question and answer quizzes and Members participation games. Adrian then conducted the “Limbo Rock”, providing much laughter for entrants and spectators alike.

The Anniversary Cake Cutting Ceremony took place accompanied by Members singing Happy Birthday.

As the evening drew to a close, the music of Superband enticed Members back onto the dance floor, while the Lucky Draw provided a final thrill of anticipation followed by delight for the prize winners.

A successful and special evening for our Club, with much credit due to the hard work of our staff before and during the Event, our drinks sponsors, MC Adrian Yeoh and our attending Members.

Let us look forward with optimism to “same time next year”.

Article by Kenny Koay/Edited by Tony Morley

CLUB HAPPENINGS

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CLUB HAPPENINGS

The following members were elected to the

respective committees:-

ELECTION COMMITTEE (2015/2016)

Dr Khoo Sian Hin

Dato Dr M Adel Zaatar

Mr Richard Chung

Dr Tan Kim Hor

Ms Valerie Chuah

Ms Elaine Tan

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (3-YEAR TERM)

Mr Eric Chong

Mr James Low

Mr Stephen J. Clements was elected as the Internal

Auditor for term 2015/2016. Meanwhile, the General

Members agreed to appoint M/s Baker Tilly Monteiro

Heng as the External Auditor for the new term.

COMMITTEE Mr. Lan Philip Peggs MEMBERS

Dr. Lim Shueh Lin

Mr. Lim Shin Lid

Mr. Najieb Ariff

Ms. Lim Lay Looi

Mr. Ooi Kean Lee

Mr. Tan Tian Heng

There were contestants for the Committee Members.

15 candidates were nominated and the following 7 new

Committee Members elected were:

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at the Multi-

Purpose Hall, Level 14 on 14 June 2015 and there was

a quorum of 555 Ordinary Transferable Members and

Ordinary Members when the Annual General Meeting

(AGM) started.

Many members came as early as 9am and lined up

anxiously to register.

There were many speakers who stood up to give their

views and opinions at the AGM.

MAIN COMMITTEE (TERM 2015/2016)

The following Executive Committee Members were duly

elected:-

PRESIDENT Mr. Kenny Koay Lee

VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Steve Lim Howe Siang

HONORARY SECRETARY

To be advised

HONORARY TREASURER

Mr. Lim Khoon Seng

CLUB CAPTAIN Mr. Michael Cheong Zhi Xian

ANNUAL

GENERAL

MEETING 14 JUNE 2015

CLUB HAPPENINGS

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CLUB HAPPENINGS

The Sport Excel Junior Swimming Meet 1st Leg was

held at Pusat Akuatik Hang Jebat in Melaka from

9 to 10 May 2015. After two days of highly competitive

competitions, the swimming team from PSC gave a

commendable performance to stay within the top five

teams, in terms of medals and total points accumulated.

On the medal tally, the PSC swimming team garnered

7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze to finish at the 3rd position

after IBSC and PADE, thanks to our golden boy from

Group 4, Chris Chew, who swept 7 golds and 1 bronze

in all eight events which he took part in. The other silver

medal came from Chew Ho Yeng.

As for the total points accumulated, despite a rather small

team from the PSC, we managed to win 1095 points from

the efforts of all swimmers who finished at the 24th place

or better in the events they swam. We hereby congratulate

the swimming team for their brilliant achievements!

Congratulations again and we hope the team will perform

even better in the 2nd Leg!

SWIMMING NEWS

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Milo 1st Leg Excel

Victoria Labrooy catches two puffers at one go.

Tho Yau Cheong and Leong Siew Chan.

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n she catches a stingray and two fi sh!

The Angling Section kicked off its first fishing competition,

with 50 participants, on the morning of 3 May 2015 for its

new fiscal year.

Following Day Fishing, the second competition was Night

Fishing held on 30 May 2015.

Setting up the fishing gears for night fishing was a bit

slow but the cool and pleasant weather made everyone

enjoy taking their time to accomplish their challenges.

Anglers’ bi-annual ‘retreat’ to Hatyai was a treat for all

especially ladies. 28 members had a good time in this

popular town with a variety of restaurants and street food

after their first love – fishing at the pond upon arrival on

9 May 2015.

Cecilia Ho fi xing a bait.

Lee Hong Kiong and Fong Seow Hoo. With them are Caleb Wong Han and Jeannie Han.

ANGLING NEWS

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Angling Day Fishing 3 May 2015

Evelyn Lim, Hans and Danny Lee, waiting for bites.

.

Tan En

g Hean has a big catch.

Esther Khoo and Eric Tan. Behind them is Dr Lim Chee Khiong.

Walvin Labrooy, marshal of the evening, helping Amy Ung dislodge her fish for weighing.

Dr Lim Huck Boon setting up his rod.

Kathleen and Colin Yu.

Training the young angler – Ung Seang Guan and Teh Peck Hoon coaching Audrey Ung.

Ung Tay Aik and Boey Taik Hin casted their lines while children commenced with their own games.

Puffer fi sh at its full blown

.

ANGLING NEWS

Night Fishing Competition 30 May 2015

Lee Ah Teik and his catch.

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SCUBA NEWS

The Scuba Section Annual General Meeting was held on the 13 May 2015, with the shuffling of old and new

faces. Everything went smoothly and the following members were elected:

TreasurerAllan Tan

Chairman of Scuba SectionFred McGuire

SecretaryStephanie Tan

Training OfficerTeow S. N.

Equipment OfficerAaron Lim

Social OfficerAnnie Lim

Expedition OfficerJonathan Ooi

Information OfficerHS Choong

Membership SecretaryJohn Ensor

Diving OfficerMW Chin

Scuba AGM

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SCUBA NEWS

Pulau Payar TripOn 6 June, the scuba section organised a dive trip

for Sports Divers and open water ocean divers

to Payar Island to proceed with their course training

and assessment.

Basic safety and diving exercises were done by the

ocean divers such as pre-dive equipment check, buddy

check, and underwater exercises such as mask clearing.

For Sports Divers, more advanced exercises such as

deploying Surface Marker Buoy, Underwater compass

navigation, decompression practice and also dive leading

were performed.

The water around Payar Island for the day was excellent,

being calm and having clear visibility. After completing

the exercises, the Sports Divers proceeded to dive in a

nearby small island also known as Pulau Kaca. Among

the underwater flora and fauna spotted, were schools of

jack fish, parrot fish, and most notably the local resident

barracuda growing to about 4 feet long. Overall it was a

great trip and a holiday well spent!!

Any Penang Swimming Club members who are interested

in diving, please register with us today!! New ongoing

Ocean Diver Course will be starting in July 2015.

For more information about the diving course, please call

or SMS Mr Teow or Mr Chin, or visit us every Wednesday

night (8.30pm) in the Scuba Section Room, by the

swimming pool.

KARAOKE NEWS

A tall “Hippie” walked into the

Pacific Lounge on the night of

15 May. I had a rear view of his

colorful outfit and shoulder length

blond hair secured with a headband

as he entered the Lounge and all

the ladies were cheering and almost

swooning over him! I whispered “who is

that?” to Valerie. Her reply was loud enough

to raise more giggly laughter and sent the” female

Hippies” scrambling to pose for photographs and selfies with

Richard Chung. He proudly gave credit to his wife Sim for his dressing and

make up that night. Yes, our happy Group members attending the Hippie

Night function certainly took pain and effort to dress up for the occasion.

The attendance was fantastic!

“Give peace a chance, Make Love, Not War!” Those were the Hippies’ call

for peace in the world. Let us hope we can love one another again and

bring joy back to this world.

See you in 2 months’ time at The Nyonya & Baba Night on

10 July 2015. Nyonya food will be served (as authentic as

possible, with our tight budget!) Come in sarongs & kebayas

and anything you can find in your grandma’s wardrobe!

KARAOKE NEWS

YOGA NEWS

Congratulations to our Yoga members, Mommy Mabel

Leong and Grandmama Cheah Lay Eng for the new

addition to the family!!

Welcome! Our ‘YOGA BABY’ Alexander Hancock!! You are

adorable!

Mabel went through her nine months of pregnancy

without missing her Yoga sessions!!

Some of the benefits of practising Yoga during pregnancy

include developing stamina and strength, balance,

calming of the nervous system, breathwork practice and

the relieving of tension of lower back, hips, chest, upper

back, neck and shoulders.

“Yoga, before, during and after pregnancy helped me

stay in shape. One month postpartum and I’m a mere

2kgs from my pre-pregnancy weight!” said Mabel.

Wow!! Awesome!! Isn’t that encouraging?

So much for Yoga News! Till then, get twisted, get

grounded and find your balance in Yoga! Namaste!

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It has been 5 years since we introduced Zumba Fitness

to the club and it remains as popular as ever. The superb

combination of fun and fitness has made Zumba a

universal phenomenon. The slogan, “Ditch the Workout

– Join the Party” says it all. You dance to express and not

impress, that is the motto. Last month, we had the privilege

of experiencing a master class by Yoi Reyes Sanchez a.k.a.

Yo Yo from Cuba. It was Zumba with the Cuban flavour,

what an experience. Needless to say, we danced our feet

off and had so much fun doing so. Muchas Gracias to Yo

Yo for an awesome workout!

Zumba Fitness @ PSC

Welcome! Our ‘YOGA BABY’

AEROBICS NEWS

The 68th Annual Premier Knock-out Inter-Club Team Competition this year was held at the Chinese Recreation Club, Penang on 30th & 31st May with a total number of 8 teams participating. Although we were unable to get back all the players from our winning team last year but eventually we were able to form and participate to keep the tennis spirit in Penang going.

The players representing the club consisted of Heng, Lim Wei Kah, Sunny Ng, Alvin Lee, Jeffrey Peh, Lim Thien Thien, Chin Lih Jean and Ngiam Li Siok. We were up against Chinese Recreation Club who were seeded second in the tournament and with the home advantage it was indeed hard to beat for us.

With the lost to CRC, once again we were unable to advance to the semifinal in Tier 1 and were again placed in Tier 2 to retain the plate we won last year. We started off by beating Penang Sports Club (Black Team) to once again enter the final versus Bukit Mertajam Tennis Club.

In the finals, the BMTC were quick to put the match beyond us as they rushed to a 2-0 lead and this was enough for them to take away the plate from us. The team definitely was heartbroken but promises to train harder in looking forward to capture the plate back or advancing to the semifinal or final in Tier 1 next year.

DANCESPORT NEWS

TENNIS NEWS

Heah Swee Lee Cup

The PSC Dancesport Members Night was held on 20th June 2015 at the MPH2 (low ceiling) and was attended by only Dancesport members of PSC. The guests started arriving at 7.00pm and after registering at the door, it was free seating among friends at eight round dining tables. It was a very informal and friendly gathering of friends who know each other through dancing and social gatherings in the club. The Chairman of Dancesport, Ang Lye Hin, welcomed the members to the function and shared with them the ideas of the Dancesport Committee. He also briefed them on the theme night called Colours Of The World on 4th July 2015 and informed them on the coming annual function of Tripartite where the three clubs, Penang Swimming Club, Royal Selangor Club and Singapore Recreation Club host a dinner and dance each year on rotation between Penang, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The coming Tripartite function wll be held on 26th September 2015 in Singapore and the Dancesport

members were invited to attend the function. The Chairman also informed about the setting up of a WhatsApp group for PSC Dancesport which will make it easier and quicker to inform the Dancesport members on matters relevant to them. After the speech, there was a question and answer session where members asked questions and gave their suggestions and the committee promised to look into these matters. After the speech and Q & A session, a sumptuous buffet dinner was served. The members chatted into the night and after that, many proceeded to the Club House for some serious dancing with music from the live band since it was a Saturday night. Overall, it was a very successful event which allowed the Dancesport members to communicate with their chosen committee and it also served as a platform for rejuvenation of friendship and camaraderie among the dancers in Penang Swimming Club.

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Following a buffet lunch the Darts Group’s 16th AGM

commenced at 2.00pm on Sunday, 12 April 2015.

After an opening address by Chairman Tony Morley,

outlining the anticipated 2015-16 budget cuts and a

review of the Group’s competitive performances, the

Minutes of the 2014 AGM and the 2014-15 Annual Report

were approved by members.

One member of the existing Committee resigned, and five

others were re-elected with Heng Wooi Piao taking over

the role of Group Captain. An additional three members

were newly elected, creating a total Committee of eight.

There being no other business, the Meeting closed at

2.30pm.

The AGM was followed by a “mystery” Darts Competition,

which after much confusion, resulted in the “Threesome”

Team of Michael Chong, Quah Yean Lee and Jenny Lee

emerging victorious.

Congratulations to them, and thanks to all who attended

on the day.

DARTS AGM

DARTS NEWS

The Darts Group held the 1st Half Yearly Competition on

Sunday, 17 May 2015.

A registered attendance of 30, necessitated an initial

Halve Us elimination Round, followed by a Knock Out

format.

After Halve Us reduced the competitors down to 16,

High Tea was taken while the Knock Out draw was made.

After 4 KO Rounds, the results were as follows:-

MEN LADIES

Winner(s) K.C.Kong Marie Boudville

Runner Up Lee Cheng Tee Quah Yean Lee

3rd Place Michael Chong Loh May Ling

Well played to all darters for entering into the spirit of the

competition and making the day a success, with special

thanks to Piao, Victoria LaBrooy & Jenny Lee for organising

the competition and catering.

DARTS GROUP

1ST HALF YEARLY

COMPETITION

LIBRARY NEWS

THE WORLD IS JUST A BOOK AWAY

Last Sunday of the Month Buffet

26 July & 30 August 2015Venue : Captain’s Restaurant, Level 14 Time : 12.00 noon to 2.30pm

Together let us raise our glass to a wonderful month and greet the beginning of another sensational one with our fabulous food & beverage promotions.

Cheers & Celebrate!

CocktailSUN SHOWER Brandy, Cointreau & Orange juice

RM10.00+

MocktailMUTIARA BREEZELemonade, Ginger Ale

& Orange Juice

RM3.00+

F&B HIGHLIGHTS

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SOMEONE BY ALICE MCDERMOTT

SPUTNIK SWEETHEART BY HARUKI MURAKAMI

THE ESCAPE BY DAVID BALDACCI

SOUTH OF THE BORDER, WEST OF THE SUN BY HARUKI MURAKAMI

BREAKFAST WITH THE BORGIAS BY DBC PIERRE

DANCE DANCE DANCE BY HARUKI MURAKAMI

A WILD SHEEP CHASE BY HARUKI MURAKAMI

THE ELEPHANT VANISHES BY HARUKI MURAKAMI

BIRTHDAY STORIES BY HARUKI MURAKAMI

HOW TO FIGHT ISLAMIST TERROR FROM THE MISSIONARY POSITION BY TABISH KHAIR

SILENT KILL BY CHRIS RYAN

HARD-BOILED WONDERLAND AND THE END OF THE WORLD BY HARUKI MURAKAMI

2015 JULY WEBPAGE FICTION

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JULY 2015

04Dance Sport Theme Night No 1Venue : MPH, Level 14

Time : 7.30pm

Sailing Section Committee MeetingVenue : Level B2

Time : 7.30pm

02 THUSAILING

Final Boat Handling Course / BBQ Night CelebrationVenue : Cabana Boat Yard

Time : 10.00am

11 SATSAILING

Day Fishing CompetitionVenue : Behind Snake Temple/ Beach

Time : 2.00pm - 5.00pm

23 SUNANGLING

Day Fishing CompetitionVenue : Behind Snake Temple/ Beach

Time : 9.00am

12 SUNaNGLING

1st Half Yearly Club Members Open CompetitionVenue : SFC

Time : 2.00pm

23 SUNDarts

10Get Together Venue : Pacific Lounge

Time : 7.00pm

FRIKARAOKE10

Sailors & Boat HandlingVenue : SFC

Time : 6.00pm

29Due & Duo CompetitionVenue : Pacific Lounge

Time : 7.00pm

14Sailors & Boat HandlingVenue : SFC

Time : 6.00pm

23Ginseng Cooking DemoVenue : Club House

Time : 12.00am - 2.00pm

06Committee MeetingVenue : Level B2

Time : 7.30pm

satDANCE SPORT

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

friSAILING

24Time TrialsVenue : Pool

Time : 7.00pm - 9.00pm

friSwimming

SatKARAOKE

friSAILING

SUNYoga

THUSAILING

AUG 2015

11th SICC Invitational Swimming ChampionshipVenue : Singapore Island Country Club

Time : To be advised

Grand Final Sports ExcelVenue : Shah Alam

Time : To be advised

01 - 02sat - sunswimming

15 - 16sat - sunswimming

Club Events are open to all Club Members (all other events open to only Section/Group members) . Event information is accurate at the time of press. However as all events will be subject to changes, we advise members to refer to the Notice Board and Digital Signage for the latest & final updates. All Club events are subjected to approval and endorsements by the Management Committee.

PSC Mesra Raya CelebrationVenue : MPH, Level 14

Time : 7.30pm

31 FRICLUB

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OPERATION HOURS OF ALL PSC OUTLETS

PSC OUTLETS

Seafront CaféEnjoy a drink alfresco-style in this outdoor

setting with a view of the sea. Perfect venue to enjoy a beer, fruit juice or hot beverage with

friends/guests.

Level B3 at Multi-Storey Building

5:00pm - Midnight (Mon - Fri)Noon - Midnight (Sat/Sun/PHs)

For Private Functions @ Multi-Purpose Hall, Marina’s Deck, SeaFront / Boatyard & Snake Temple, kindly

contact Mr Mahmuda (Ext 228) or Ann Tan (Ext 240)

The Captain’s RestaurantThis cosy restaurant with a panoramic seaview offers a wide selection of Western cuisine and

Chinese dishes. Capacity: 300 pax.

Level 14 Multi-Storey Building

12:00 noon - 2:30pm6:00pm - 10:00pm

*(12 noon - 10:00pm on Sundays & PHs)

Club HouseEnjoy true colonial ambience with a fantastic seaview, lapping waves and sea-breeze. Offers a selection of liquor, wine, beer and aperitifs.

Main Club House

7:00am -11:00pm daily*Till midnight on Wed*Till 12:30am on Sat

(Live Bands on Wed/Sat)

Snake TempleLiterally sited on a rocky promontory into sea, enjoy your meal amidst an exquisite view of the sea & shoreline. Offers simple nasi lemak

for breakfast and Japanese set menus for lunch/dinner. Open for small functions.

Near Swimming Pool

Breakfast 7:00am - 11:00amLunch 12:00 noon - 2:30pmDinner 6:00pm - 11:00pm

*Closed on Mondays

Captain’s DeckOffers a selection of ice-cream, yoghurt, cakes

and snacks.

Level 2 @ Tower Block (outside Library)

12:00 noon - Midnight*10:00am - Midnight (on Sat/Sun & PHs)

Pacific LoungeBe a Star and sing to a wide selection of

Karaoke favourites in various languages. Private rooms available for bookings.

Entrance Level @ Tower Block

5:00pm - Midnight (Mon - Thu)5:00pm - 1:00am (Fri)

5:00pm - 2:00am (Sat & PH Eves)

Fun PubContemporary Pub offering live band music on

Fri/Sat evenings & Sun afternoons.

Next to Main Club House

5:00pm - Midnight (Mon - Thu)5:00pm - 1:00am (Fri)

12:00 noon - 2:00am (Sat & PH Eves)Noon - Midnight (Sun)

AFFILIATED CLUBS The Penang Swimming Club has reciprocal arrangements with the following clubs:

STATE ADDRESS TEL NO. FAX NO. E-MAIL / WEBSITE

JOHOR Johor Cultural & Sports Club623, Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor 07-2241899 07-2249670 jcsc@myjaring.net

KEDAH Royal Kedah ClubPumpong, 05250 Alor Setar 04-7330467 04-7318288 royalkedahclub@gmail.com

KELANTAN Kelantan Golf & Country Club5488, Jalan Hospital, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan 09-7482102 09-7472918 linkgcc@yahoo.com

KUALA LUMPUR

Royal Selangor ClubJalan, P.O.Box 10137, 50704 Kuala Lumpur 03-26927166 03-26927793 rscmail@rscweb.org.my / http://rsc.org.my/

Royal Commonwealth Society4, Jalan Birah, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur 03-20944089 03-20933722 info@thercs.org / www.thercs.org

Royal Lake Club Kuala LumpurPeti Surat 10642, 50720 Kuala Lumpur 03-26987878 03-26989889 quest@royallakeclub.org.my / www.royallakeclub.org.my

The Raintree of Kuala LumpurLot 1002, Jalan Wickham, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur 03-42579066 03-42578880 admin@raintree.com.my / www.raintree.com.my

MALACCA The Malacca ClubNo. 18, 5th Floor, Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, 75000 Melaka 06-2824940 06-2848303 tmclub@malaccaclub.com.my / www.malaccaclub.com.my

NEGERI SEMBILAN

Royal Sungei Ujong Club2A, Jalan Dato’ Kelana Ma’amor, P.O.Box 76, 70700 Seremban, N.S.D. K. Malaysia 06-7623058 / 06-7630104 06-7621915 royalsuc@gmail.com / info@rsuc.my / www.rsuc.my

Royal Port Dickson Yacht ClubBatu 41/2, Jalan Pantai, 71050 Sirusa, Negeri Sembilan 06-6471635 06-6474470

info@rpdyc.com.my / yachtclubpd@gmail.com / www.rpdyc.com.my

PERAK Ipoh Swimming ClubP.O.Box 400, 30750 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan 05-2531706 05-2416519 ipswcl@gmail.com

Royal Ipoh ClubJalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, 30000 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan 05-2542212 05-2558610 ipohclubric@gmail.com / www.royalipohclub.org.my/

The New ClubP.O.Box 42, 34007 Taiping, Perak Darul Ridzuan 05-8073935 05-8073935 nct1885@gmail.com

SABAH The Kinabalu Club1, Jalan Padang, Peti Surat No. 10318, 88803 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 088-239409 088-225075 thekinabaluclub@gmail.com / www.thekinabaluclub.com

Kelab Yacht SandakanP.O.Box No. 476, 90705 Sandakan, Sabah 089-216572 089-215542 yachtclubsandakan@yahoo.com / www.syc.org.my

Kinabalu Yacht Club3A, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, P.O.Box 10392, 88804 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 088-240070 088-243007 www.kinabaluyachtclub.com

SARAWAK The Sarawak ClubJalan Taman Budaya, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak 082-242299 082-245654 info@thesarawakclub.com / www.thesarawakclub.com

SELANGOR Royal Klang Club7, Jalan Istana, 41000 Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan 03-33714625 03-33715422 info@royalklangclub.com.my / www.royalklangclub.com.my

AUSTRALIA Royal Automobile Club of Australia89, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia 612 82732300 612 82732301

raca@raca.com.au / reception@raca.com.auwww.raca.com.au

Royal Automobile Club of Victoria501, Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 Australia 03-99448888 03-99448844 clubmembership@racv.com.au / www.racv.com.au

The Naval & Military Club27, Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 Australia 613 96504741 613 96506529

club@theinandout.co.uk / nmclub@wa2000.com.au /www.navalandmilitaryclub.co.uk

The American ClubLevel 15, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia 612 92412015 612 92514658 enquiries@amclub.com.au / www.amclub.com.au

BRUNEI Panaga ClubC/o Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn. Bhd., Seria KB 3534, Negara Brunei Darussalam 673 3372180 673 3333607 www.panagaclub.com

Royal Brunei Yacht ClubSpg 664, Km 7, Kpg. Sg. Matan, Jalan Kota Batu BSB BD1917 02-786267 02-786139 admin@therbyc.com

CANADA The University Club of Toronto380 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G IR6 Canada 416 5971336 416 5972994

frontdesk@universitycluboftoronto.com / www.universitycluboftoronto.com

CHINA Kowloon Cricket Club10, Cox’s Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong 852 23674141 852 23111432 info@kcc.org.hk / www.kcc.org.hk

Ladies’ Recreation Club10, Old Peak Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong 852 25220151 852 28401478 inquiries@lrc.com.hk / www.lrc.com.hk

Hong Kong Football Club3, Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong 852 28309500 852 28825040 www.hkfc.com.hk/

INDIA Jodhpur GymkhanaShikargarh, Jodhpur 342011, Rajasthan India 91 291 2511390 91 291 2511489

jodhpurgymkhana@rediffmail.com/ www.jodhpurgymkhanaclub.com

Royal Bombay Yacht ClubChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai, 400 001 India 91 22 22021880 91 22 22021014 rbycmail@vsnl.net / http://rbyc.co.in

JAPAN Kobe Club15-1, Kitano-cho 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0002 Japan 078 2412588 078 2918054 kobeclub@office.email.ne.jp / www.kobeclub.org

QATAR Doha ClubP.O. Box 3666/Al Sharq Street, Ras Abou Abboud Doha Qatar, Arabian Gulf 974 4418822 974 4327811 info@doha-clubs.com / www.doha-clubs.com

SINGAPORE SIA Group Sports Club726, Upper Changi Road, East Singapore 486046 02-62148168 02-62140650 enquiries@siasportsclub.sg / www.siasportsclub.sg

Singapore Swimming Club45, Tanjong Rhu Road, Singapore 436899 02-63423600 02-63444476 enquiry@sswimclub.org.sg / www.sswimclub.org.sg

Singapore Cricket ClubConnaught Drive, Singapore 179681 02-63389271 02-63370119 scc@scc.org.sg / http://scc.org.sg

The Tanglin Club5, Stevens Road, Singapore 257814 02-67376011 02-67332391 nantha.kumar@tanglin-club.org.sg / www.tanglinclub.org.sg

Hollandse Club22, Camden Park, Singapore 299814 02-64645225 02-64686272 reception@hollandseclub.org.sg /www.hollandseclub.org.sg

Singapore Recreation ClubB Connaught Drive, Singapore 179682 02-63389367 02-63396563 recep.mship@src.org.sg / www.src.org.sg

SRI LANKA Colombo ClubC/o The Lanka Oberoi Hotel, 77, Steuart Place, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka 941 324218 941 324219 www.colomboclub.lk

THAILAND The British Club189, Surawongse Road, Bangkok 10500 Thailand 66 2234 0247 66 22351560

info@britishclubbangkok.org / www.britishclubbangkok.org

Chiang Mai Gymkhana ClubP.O. Box 143, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand 053 241035 053 247352

gymkhanagolfclub@gmail.com / www.chiengmaigymkhana.com

UNITED KINGDOM

The Royal Northern & University Club9, Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YE 01224 583292 01224 571082 secretary@rnuc.org.uk / www.rnuc@org.uk

Carlton Club69, St. James’s Street, London, SW1A, 1PJ 020 74931164 020 74954090 info@carltonclub.co.uk / www.carltonclub.co.uk

The Royal Scots Club30, Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE 44 131 5564270 44 131 5583769 info@royalscotsclub.com / www.royalscotsclub.com

City University Club50 Cornhill, London EC3V, 3PD 020 76268571 020 76268572

secretary@cityuniversityclub.co.uk / www.cityuniversityclub.co.uk

USA The Columbia Club121, Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204 317 7671361 317 6383137 info@columbia-club.org / http://columbia-club.org

The Pacific Club1451 Queen Emma St., Honolulu, HI 96813 Hawaii 808 5360836 808 5336710 front-office@thepacificclub.org / www.thepacificclub.orgIndia House ClubOne Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004 212 269 2323 212 269 2369 membership@indiahouse.nyc / www.indiahouse.nyc

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