MSAS September 2012 Newsletter

MALAYSIA SINGAPORE AUSTRALIA SOCIETY INC !

SEPTEMBER

2012

Incorporated since 1980

NEWSLETTER Membership has grown The Malaysia Singapore Australia Society now has over 100 members and we have met our initial objective. Please invite your #iends and family to join and forward this newsletter to them.

We welcome some of our newest members: Mr Swee Guan Peh and Mrs Cathrine Peh Mr Wai Jin Choo and Ms Swee Hong Peh Mr Wai Chee Choo and Ms Francis Tan Mr Kee Loo and Ms Mimi Ang Mr Cheong Koon Loo and Mrs Fung Ing Loo Mr Joseph Wee and Mrs Angela Wee Mr Anthony Hendricks and Mrs Barbara Hendricks Mr Clifford de Souza and Mrs Gloria de Souza Mr Ted McKay and Mrs Carol McKay Ms Bernadette de Souza Ms Emily de Souza

Keith Westerhout President

Membership

Ian Yen iansiewyen@gmail.com

Thank you for your kind feedback on our previous newsletter that was prepared by our new and enthusiastic committee.

Tickets are now available for our Spring Dance scheduled for Saturday, 29th September at the Beckenham Community Centre featuring KLASSWORKS. An MSAS Day is planned on November 11, 2012 that will allow members, friends and families to try some great food, mingle and have fun with some activities that will be available.

Don’t forget, the FREE line dancing lesson scheduled for 6pm.

Door prize and raffle included in ticket price.

Be quick tickets selling fast.

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Tickets

Angela Westerhout 0411 597 020 angleawesterhout@hotmail.com

We welcome your input to assist us in planning future activities.

Keith Westerhout

Keith Westerhout 0419 907 960 keith.westerhout@westernpower.com.au Barry Watkins 0419 931 968 barry@promarkpromotions.com.au

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Dr Joe is a Perth based medical doctor, professional speaker, author, health commentator, medical journalist and TV presenter. www.drjoe.net.au

Dr Joe is a doctor who actually talks about health. His goal is to empower you to take charge of your own health through easy to understand steps enabling you to live well for longer. His DIY Health is founded on the principle that your health is directly influenced by how you live your life. His website is filled

Discount for members $20.00 (norma%y $33.95) with helpful wellness and nutrition hints, health tools use the code MSA to purchase online www.drjoe.net.au and much more. He has just returned from speaking in Singapore and he loves Asian food.

His book, that has detailed a DIY Health plan to a%ow you to improve your health, is available online at a reduced cost for members.

CUISINE CORNER

MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL Joy Cafe - discount for members

Sizzling Bean Curd 鐵板鹹魚雞豆腐 Joy’s Sizzling Bean Curd With Diced Chicken And Salted Fish

Malaysia Singapore Australia Society Inc

If you have enjoyed a particular restaurant, please contact us so we can share the experience with other members barry@exponential.net.au

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The restaurant featured this month is family run by Pauline (from Singapore) and her husband Wyman (from HongKong) and open 7 days, 10:30am to late. The Joy Cafe is fully licensed and serves traditional/authentic Asia cuisine.

Address and contact details: 269 William St, Northbridge, telephone 9228 0380, website www.joy-cafe-restaurant.info.

The Mooncake or Mid-Autumn Festival fa%s on Sunday, September 30,2012. This is a beloved annual ritual celebrating an abundance of food and family. The festival dates back to the Tang dynasty in 618 A.D. In Malaysia and Singapore it is sometimes referred to as the Lantern Festival.

Special discount - 10% OFF on the total bill from their ala-carte menu. Valid for a minimum of 8 guests to a booking and for lunch and dinner until December 1 2012. You must present this coupon on arrival.

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MSAS DAY Malaysia Singapore Australia Society

FREE AFTERNOON TEA, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE Date

Sunday, 11th November 2012

Location

Redcliffe Community Centre

Events

✓ FREE entry

Bring your family and friends, meet new friends, have fun, be entertained and enjoy an afternoon tea.

✓ FREE a+ernoon tea (limited) ✓ Tai Chi demonstration ✓ Feng Shui & Destiny Enlightenment ✓ Meet and make new #iends Time

3:00 - 6 pm

Cost

FREE ENTRY

RSVP before Nov 5 for catering purposes

Ian Yen 0423 534 922

Please note that details are subject to change

Email iansiewyen@gmail.com

Membership new member and renewal forms Type (please tick)

New member

Renewal I wish to renew my/our membership of the Society and agree to be bound by its Constitution

I wish to apply for membership of the MSAS and if accepted agree to be bound by its Constitution

Fees (please tick)

Single $20.00 ($15 + $5 one off admin fee)

Single $15.00

Family $30.00 ($25+ $5 one off admin fee)

Family $25.00

Name (please print) Family Name!

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Email (please print) We would appreciate your email address as it wi% reduce postage costs for the newsletter

Address (please print) Street

Suburb

State

Post Code

Interests (please list ) Payment

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Direct Credit

Cheque

Bank NAB BSB 086-006 A/C 64-730-5526

Payable to Malaysia Singapore Australia Society Inc

Please include Surname & Initials in reference section of payment

WA 6850

Post to: P.O. Box 7184 Cloisters Square, Perth,

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MALAYSIA SINGAPORE AUSTRALIA SOCIETY INC !

SEPTEMBER

2012

Incorporated since 1980

Contact details Malaysia Singapore Australia Society Inc

P.O. Box 7184 Cloisters Square, Perth, WA 6850

Keith Westerhout

M 04 1990 7960

President

E keith.westerhout@westernpower.com.au

Barry Watkins

M 0419 931 968

Vice President

E barry@promarkpromotions.com.au

Susie Lim

M 0419 915 407

Treasurer

E limbs33@bigpond.net.au

Ian Yen

M 0423 534 922

Membership

E iansiewyen@gmail.com

Angela Westerhout

M 0411 597 020

Event Coordinator

E angleawesterhout@hotmail.com

Ian Richards

M 0412 098 898

Website Coordinator

E rosian@ozzienet.net

Barry Epstein

M 0412 788 665

Newsletter/Media

E barry@exponential.net.au

Wen Chou

M 0405 349 724

Committee Member

E swc7@bigpond.net.au

Committee member Susie Lim with her Tai Chi class in Melville

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MSAS PLAQUE IN THE KINGS PARK WATER GARDEN The Malaysia Singapore Australia Society has previously supported the Kings Park Water Garden that was opened on 6th February 2000. This was launched to commemorate the Centenary of Women’s Surage in Western Australia. The water garden enhanced the visitor experience and this area became a favourite place for weddings and other functions. (Photo by Susie Lim)

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