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On the cover: Festive Greetings from Seletar!
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Anthony D'Cruz Callista Wong Chan Lee Hock Fitri Mohammad Khairul Yunos Khoo Leng Fong Muhd Faiz Rauzi Adawiyah Sharmayne Chee Shen Meiyan
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Food & Beverage 42
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Happenings at Seletar 44
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Directory
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Festive Specials Our Management General Manager's Office
F&B
Operations & Maintenance
General Manager Philip Tan 6486 0888 philip.tan@seletarclub.com.sg
Khoo Leng Fong Manager, F&B 6486 0813 lengfong.khoo@seletarclub.com.sg
Melvyn Fones Head, Operations 6486 0881 melvyn.fones@seletarclub.com.sg
Vicki Ling PA to General Manager 6486 0889 vicki.ling@seletarclub.com.sg
Vincent Thomas Manager, F&B Operations (Outlets) 6486 0876 vincent.thomas@seletarclub.com.sg
Alex Lim Manager, Operations 6486 0814 alex.lim@seletarclub.com.sg
Finance & Membership
Gunaseelan Gunasegaran Manager, F&B Operations (Banquet) 6486 0869 seelan.guna@seletarclub.com.sg
Andrew Ee Executive, Security 6486 0860 andrew.ee@seletarclub.com.sg
Projects
Marketing & Communications Roslinda Binte Abdul Rahman Manager, Marketing & Communications 6486 0886 roslinda.ar@seletarclub.com.sg
Henry Lye Manager, Finance & Administration 6486 0895 henry.lye@seletarclub.com.sg Pamela Lee Manager, Accounts 6486 0894 pamela.lee@seletarclub.com.sg
Young Kim Chye Manager, Projects 6486 0804 kimchye.young@seletarclub.com.sg
Human Resource
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Christopher Lim Manager, Human Resource 6486 0898 christopher.lim@seletarclub.com.sg
John Loretcha Executive, IT 6486 0812 john.loretcha@seletarclub.com.sg
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Sports & Social Rauzi Adawiyah Assistant Manager, Sports & Social 6486 0880 rauzi.adawiyah@seletarclub.com.sg
Chan Lee Hock Head, Golf Operations 6486 0806 leehock.chan@seletarclub.com.sg
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FIRST WORDS
Chairman’s Message Dear Members,
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estive greetings! The year has moved swiftly by and before we know it, Christmas and the New Year greets us once more.
Looking back, Seletar has accomplished so much within this year. Firstly, we have attained all six Audubon certificates, which means our golf course is now an official Audubon-certified Cooperative Sanctuary. Our Customer Satisfaction Programme (CSP) which kicked off late last year is going well – we have trained over half of our service staff. As part of the CSP, the SeleSTAR Awards programme has also motivated our staff to provide exemplary service. I would like to express my congratulations to our service champions for the last quarter. Keep up the good work. Next, we shared the joy of our fellow Seletarians, Keith Saw, Howard Saw and Johnson Poh who performed exceedingly well in the SEA Games and brought medals home for Singapore. Our athletes who participated in various interclub games this year have also done the Club proud – Seletar clinched overall third place in the SGA Interclub League, with our golfers being the champions of the premier division. On the bowling front, Doreen Pang came in first runner-up in the Ladies’ Masters and Leonard Leong was placed second runner-up in the Men’s Masters. Our Mixed Adult team also did very well by coming in third place. Congratulations everyone on your achievements! Looking ahead, while we wait for updates from the Singapore Land Authority on our land lease renewal, arrangements are already underway as we draft our Strategic Master Plan to ensure our facilities will be refreshed to last the next 20 years. We will table our proposals at an Extraordinary General Meeting once SLA reverts to us with the lease renewal premium.
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FIRST WORDS
A Country Western themed Chairman’s Appreciation Dinner THE SEASON OF GIVING I am pleased to note that while we celebrated the highlights of the year, Seletarians never forgot to spare a thought for those in need. The Pioneer Generation Appreciation Dinner @ Seletar, our charity event in place of the annual Seletar MercedesBenz Charity Golf, brought many smiles to the faces of our beneficiaries. Thanks to your support, these beneficiaries brought home goody bags and $300 hong baos. My appreciation goes out as well to those who personally rendered their time and efforts to make this event a success. In the same spirit of giving, I urge everyone to adopt a gift at the Boys’ Brigade drive during our Christmas Light Up and bring cheer to the less fortunate.
GIVING THANKS This season also reminds us of the things we should be thankful for, especially those who have contributed so much to the Club. My thanks go out to the various committee members who spent many hours reviewing and contributing their ideas for the Strategic Master Plan; members who worked tirelessly to organize events and activities for the Club; and of course those who strove to ensure the course maintains its excellent condition.
With Guest of Honour Mr K Shanmugam at the tar Pioneer Generation Appreciation Dinner @ Sele
Thank you as well to our dedicated staff who worked hard day in day out to keep Seletar an exciting and enjoyable place for all of us. Most of all, thank you to all of our members who make this Club vibrant by participating in our events and using our facilities. In this period of celebration, we look forward to hosting your special moments, from festive dinners to weddings and anniversaries. And now that the year is at its end, let us party with a grand cruise-themed countdown soiree to welcome the New Year. Happy holidays everyone and let’s sail!
Khoo Teng Chye Chairman
CLUB NEWS
New Hires
Muhammad Faiz Executive, Sports & Social
Juliasukhaini Said Executive, Maintenance
Familiar with working in a club environment, Faiz is well-versed in organising sports and social activities. Outside of the Club he is a doting father to a one-year-old daughter. Faiz also enjoys playing floorball and soccer in his free time.
Julia possesses extensive estate management experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in hotels and country clubs to service apartments. A mother of four, she enjoys karaoke and cooking. Her most popular dish? Chicken rice!
A jack of all trades, Wei Wei was trained as a graphic designer and has years of accounts servicing experience under her belt, which makes her integration into the Marcom team seamless. This mother of two is a master at making dream cakes too!
Chan Lee Hock Head, Golf Operations
Khoo Leng Fong Manager, F&B
With over 20 years of experience in golf, general operations and event management, our former Golf Manager is back with us again – this time overseeing both golf operations and golf course maintenance.
Khoo’s comprehensive and varied background makes him an asset to the Club, with 24 years of experience in F&B – 19 of them in various Clubs across Singapore. A true blue foodie, he enjoys cooking and quality wines.
It’s been a while since you’ve been back at Seletar. How has the Club changed since the last time you were here? One thing is for sure, the course is definitely in great shape and I must applaud Captain and the Green Sub-Committee for providing valuable guidance and leadership. There is so much energy flowing in the team and it gives me great pleasure and motivation to be part of it.
As Head of Golf Operations, what is your vision for the Club? I hope to lead a dedicated team of golfing and course maintenance staff to perform, support, execute and manage expectations from all quarters. We hope to be able to grow and contribute to the success of the Club.
What is it about Seletar’s golf course that sets it apart from others? It is a beautiful championship course and the greens are shaping up pretty well. Since coming on board, the praises sung from members and guests about the golf course have been simply overwhelming.
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Goh Wei Wei Executive, Marketing & Communications
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Welcome to the Club! What is your mission for F&B in Seletar? Overall food and service quality is very important to me, so I would like to improve that by working on our members’ feedback and training the staff. Of course, through this we will also work on increasing patronage at our outlets.
What can members expect from F&B in the coming year? We are currently working on revamping our menus and refreshing food presentation for various dishes, so members can look out for that.
What is your raison d’etre at work? I aim to ensure members enjoy their dining experience at the Club.
CLUB NEWS
What’s Cooking @ F &B? W
e’re starting afresh! With our new manager on board, here’s what members can expect from our F&B outlets in the coming year.
Service with a Smile The Management is constantly finding new ways to serve members better, so as part of our Customer Satisfaction Programme, our F&B staff has undergone extensive internal and external service training.
Our Secrets to Great Service: Warm Welcomes
We’re big fans of the personal touch when it comes to service. That means greeting our regular customers by name, and making sure our staff are well-versed in your personal preferences. Laksa with extra cockles served at your favourite table? Consider it done.
The Magic Touch
We’re all about going the extra mile for our members, be it getting candles for your loved one’s birthday, or making sure your guests feel right at home in the Club. Tell us how to make your experience at Seletar extraordinary!
Fond Farewells
We would love to have you leave with wonderful memories! Our staff will work to ensure you’ll come back for more.
Eating with Confidence We want to make sure our members and guests indulge in great quality food that is lovingly prepared. The only thing that is more important than good food and great service is cleanliness and hygiene. Thorough food auditing by the world-reknowned SGS as well as our trained in-house fire and food safety officers ensure that you can enjoy your meals with confidence.
Refreshing New Menu We’re revamping our menu! Not to worry, you’ll still see your old favourites but here are some of the yummy new additions you can look forward to: Spiced Beef Burger with Cheddar Cheese The juicy spiced beef patty in this dish packs a punch! An upgrade from our old Plain Beef Burger, this delectable meal is served with fries and coleslaw. Caesar Salad Crunchy Romaine lettuce served with Caesar dressing, buttered croutons, parmesan cheese and bacon. Give this classic salad a try! Planter’s Punch Rumoured to have originated from a planter’s wife in one of the Caribbean islands, the Planter’s Punch is an exquisite combination of dark rum and fruit punch – perfect for a warm night out at the Tavern. Photos for illustration only.
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CLUB NEWS
New KTV Operating Hours
Club Closure on Staff Day
Sing to your heart's content with our revised operating hours at the KTV Lounge (Iora 1):
Monday, 16 November 2015
Mon* Tue – Thu Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holiday (PH) Sun
Closed (unless PH) 7pm – 11pm 7pm – 12am 5pm – 10pm
KTV Lounge will open from 5pm and close as per regular operating hours on PH.
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lease take note that the Club will be closed on Monday, 16 November 2015 as we celebrate Staff Day for all our employees. Club operations will resume on Tuesday, 17 November 2015. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.
*If PH falls on Monday, the KTV lounge will be close on Wednesday instead.
Welcome (New members who joined the Club) Ordinary Goh Boo Han Lee Lin Lin Camellia Tiew Leong Heng Chua Yeow Hua Ting Shwu Ping Tan Wei Hock
Phuay Yong Choon Loo Say Beng Loong Meng Yu Jia Ru Derrick Phua Yong Piow Soh Soon Jooh
Koh Sien Ming Michael Takeo Osada Huppenbauer Wolfgang Erhard Hochet Gregor Bernard Andre Wang Guangning
Kua Ooi Seong
Tay Joo Thong
Social Goh Eng Soo
Goodbye (Members who have sold their membership) Ordinary Tan Cheng Poh Christopher Lee Mok Kim Hiroshi Kitazawa Chua Ngah Yang Chng Koon Seng (Deceased) Chung Tze Lian
Ng Jean Chan Hon Chee Chong Wye Cheong Long Zhi Yi Ashley Tong Yew Foon Khoo Ching Wei Wayne
Koh Lian Huah (Deceased) Teruyasu Iwakura Leong Kam Cheong Cheong Tack Hoong Khoo Ching Shin Shem
Lim Sheng En Joanna
Lim Seow Ling
Social Pau Cher Kian Ronald
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Congratulations C
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ongratulations to the service champions of our third quarterly SeleSTAR awards programme!
Front-of-House Sam Choi Lan Alice – Winner Chee Carmen – Runner-up Support Service Tan Sang Meng – Winner Mahmood Bin Hassan – Runner-Up The SeleSTAR programme allows all of our staff to shine in their respective vocations by rewarding those who have portrayed exemplary service towards members. Help us award the next service champion by providing positive feedback to the Club!
BOUQUETS
FOR STAFF
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Chairman’s Appreciation Golf & Dinner
From L – R: Captain Phua Hua Seng, Mrs Judy Phua, Mrs Khoo, Chairman Khoo Teng Chye, Mr Gilbert Kwek, Mr Wolfgang Huppenbauer & Vice Chairman Cheah Kim Teck
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ee haw! Sponsors, members and guests had a wild time at the country and western-themed Chairman’s Appreciation Golf & Dinner on 28 August 2015. The event itself was a token of our Chairman, Mr Khoo Teng Chye’s appreciation for all those who have contributed to the Club in one way or another. The day started out as early as lunch time, where golfers were treated to a delectable buffet spread. And after a smooth game at the golf course, everyone headed to the Seletar Room decked out in their rodeo best! It was the first time we had seen so many cowboy hats in one room…
Yup, definitely satiated by the lunch spread!
We’re sure everyone had fun posing for photos at the themed photo booth and being entertained by our members' band, The Young Once. The Western dinner menu was truly satisfying and the hilarious games which ensued after dinner also had many laughing away. We even took the time to celebrate Lady Captain Angelia Lim’s birthday! We hope everyone enjoyed their time during the event and we thank you for your contribution over the years! Looks like Captain's close to finding the wanted lady!
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… hey, what are you looking at?
Guns at the ready
Happy birthday Lady Captain!
Let’s throw down the hoedown!
We’re bringin’ sexy back…
That’s enormous…
Check out my invisible horse, guys
Finally getting ahead of the game!
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Pioneer Generation Appreciation Dinner @ Seletar I
t took Singapore 50 years to transform itself from a third-world nation to the modern cosmopolitan city it is today. Good things never come easy, and those years building Singapore were filled with the blood, sweat and tears of Singaporeans – especially our pioneer generation. This year in place of our annual Seletar Mercedes-Benz Charity Golf, the Club decided to honour our pioneer generation with a special appreciation dinner. With the help of Nee Soon GRC, 250 senior citizens, many of whom were on public assistance and ComCare support programmes, were identified to receive a goody bag and a $300 hong bao each. Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Law, graced the event as guest of honour. The charity event was a large undertaking that took months to prepare, and members played a huge role in making it possible. Seletar members contributed to the hong baos and our home-grown band The Young Once entertained the pioneer generation guests for the night. Volunteers comprising lady golfers even aided in seeing to all of the guests' needs, which gave the dinner a personal touch. Suffice to say seeing the smiles on many of the beneficiaries’ faces made all efforts worth it.
Mr Shanmugam distributing hon g baos to the beneficiaries
“I would like to thank Seletar Country Club for generously inviting the senior citizens to the event, and I hope the hong baos and goody bags given will in one way or another help these beneficiaries,” said Mr Henry Foo, Chairman of the Chong Pang Citizens' Consultative Committee Community Development and Welfare Fund. We look forward to organising next year’s charity event! Enjoying the entertainment for the night
From left: General Manager Philip Tan, Vice-Chairman Cheah Kim Teck, Chairman Khoo Teng Chye, Guest of Honour Mr K Shanmugam, Mr Lim Wee Kiak, Captain Phua Hua Seng and Vice-Chairman Lee Chow Soon
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The volunteer team ready to welcome our Guest of Honour
Will you take a photo with me, Mr Shanmugam?
One of our guests certainly knows how to pose!
Our volunteer and a beneficiary getting their groove on!
Chairman Khoo Teng Chye and Captain Phua Hua Seng greeting Dr Lee Bee Wah during the dinner
The Young Once serenading the audience
Heading home now‌ thanks for the goody bags!
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Sponsors’ Game & Dinner
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ollowing the Pioneer Generation Appreciation Dinner @ Seletar (PGAD), on 5 September 2015 the Club held a Sponsor’s Game & Dinner as a way of thanking the various donors and event sponsors for their generous contributions to the charity event.
Swinging with all his might!
Donors for the hong bao packets distributed to the beneficiaries during the PGAD comprised members and golfing groups such as S@S, SG20 and Goofers. The PGAD event sponsors comprised Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd, Cycle & Carriage Pte Ltd, YHI Corporation (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Seletar Zhong Yuan Hui. Everyone enjoyed the friendly golf game and many praised the condition of the course. When golfers retired to the Seletar Room in the evening for dinner, they were treated to a tantalizing buffet spread and lively musical entertainment by the Seletar Band, complete with guest singers from the audience.
Let me give you a hug!
Captain Phua Hua Seng, chairman of the organising committee also took the time to say a few heartfelt words of thanks to the various donors and sponsors. “To see such happiness from the beneficiaries during the event was priceless. It would not have been possible without the continued support of our event sponsors, member donors and volunteers. I am truly appreciative of such generosity from these valued individuals and corporations,” said Captain Phua. Thank you to all who contributed to the event in one way or another! Thumbs up! It was a great game
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Aww yes! Still have that SG20 touch!
Do I look cute like this?
Yaaaaaaaam seng!
Singin’ those good ol’ tunes
C’mon, sink into the hole…
Cheers everyone!
The secret to being the winning team is to pretend to fly like a bird…
Special flowers from Captain!
GOLF
Seletar Mercedes-Benz Monthly Medal Sep Format of Play: Stableford Name
Oct Format of Play: Stableford Name
Score
Score
Men’s ‘A’ Division
Men’s ‘A’ Division Winner
Ernest Lee Meng Kit
41 Pts
Winner
William Tay Siak Meng
38 Pts
Runner-Up
Jay Jong Eon Lim
36 Pts OCB
Runner-Up
Peh Patrick Anthony
37 Pts OCB
Men’s ‘B’ Division
Men’s ‘B’ Division Winner
Chan Chin Wah
41 Pts OCB
Winner
Bobby Lim Bock Seng
42 Pts
Runner-Up
Bobby Lim Bock Seng
41 Pts OCB
Runner-Up
Ng Yow Meng
40 Pts OCB
Men’s ‘C’ Division
Men’s ‘C’ Division Winner
Wong Chung Keong Colin
44 Pts
Winner
Tony Ng Chin Tong
45 Pts
Runner-Up
Cheok Cheng Thiam
42 Pts OCB
Runner-Up
Lim Boon Keng Daniel
44 Pts
Men’s ‘D’ Division
Men’s ‘D’ Division Winner
Cheng See Tau
39 Pts
Winner
U Yin Hwee
39 Pts
Runner-Up
Chan Nai Chong
38 Pts OCB
Runner-Up
Sunny Yeong San Lee
39 Pts OCB
Ladies’ ‘A’ Division Winner
Emily Sim Peck Hoon
38 Pts
Runner-Up
Diana Yow Sin Hiong
37 Ptst
Ladies’ ‘B’ Division Winner
Mary Tan Meow Teen
36 Pts OCB
Runner-Up
You Lan Eng
36 Pts OCB
Hole-in-One Achievements
New Slow Play Regulations
Coreen Lam Lai Yien Hole 11 (107m) 8 September 2015 Seletar Country Club
Chua Choon Giam Hole 13 (129m) 15 August 2015 Seletar Country Club
Victor Loh Beng Seng Hole 13 (128m) 12 September 2015 Seletar Country Club
Saw Ee Sim Hole 13 (122m) 21 September 2015 Seletar Country Club
eletar Country Club strives to ensure a pleasant golfing experience for all who play at the course. In order to do so, the pace of play must be regulated to avoid any slow players. As such, with effect from 1 November 2015, new regulations will be in place to deal with golfers who continuously engage in slow play.
Benny Tjaja Hole 13 (138m) 2 August 2015 Seletar Country Club
John Lau A Q Hole 13 (150m) 24 September 2015 Seletar Country Club
U Yin Hwee Hole 17 (135m) 13 August 2015 Jurong Country Club
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1st Offence: Identified slow players will be given advisory notice. 2nd Offence: A warning letter will be given. 3rd Offence: Slow players will be given a one-month suspension.
GOLF
September Junior Medal
1, 2, 3… Jump!
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Yeah! Check out how stron
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uring the last school break, our Seletar juniors had a ball of a time at their very own junior medal event in September. A total of 30 young talents aged between five and 12 years took part in the tournament guided by their golf instructors. The winning team comprising Deborah Shin, Darius Shin, Megane Wong & Yin Fang won with 14 points. Everyone went home a winner, bringing back their very own medals!
Our winners for this tournament looking very pleased
Congratulations Captain! I
n October, Seletar golfers celebrated Captain Phua Hua Seng’s recent achievement in attaining the Pingat Bakti Masyakarakat (PBM) medal. A celebratory lunch was held in his honour to commemorate the accomplishment. Congratulations Captain!
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GOLF
A Good Walk Spoilt
By Anthony D’Cruz
A tale from a Seletar golfer
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t was a glorious morning. The sun had just risen, and the leaves were dancing as a gentle breeze rustled through them. Inhaling the pure morning air, I prepared to tee off at the first hole. In front of me was spread the picturesque stretch of a dew-covered green fairway protected by leafy trees on the left and a menacing bunker on the right. Ignoring the water that severed the fairway 70 metres from the tee box, I released the club head at speed, and the sharp crack of the impact of ball against titanium saw the drive climbing into the sky and landing smack in the centre, a mere 7-iron away from the pin. With Walter Hagen’s advice, to "be sure to smell the flowers along the way" ringing in my head I tripped along down the decline, across the bridge and up the incline towards the white speck that lay so invitingly on the dew-decked fairway, waiting to be smacked towards the green. But wait. Why was the ball sitting so high, as if perched on a tee? To my horror I realised that it was sitting on a lump of divot left behind by a careless person playing ahead of me. Behind the divot, like a giant’s toothless mouth yawning at the sky, was a huge divot hole, unrepaired. Undeterred, the gentle breeze fanning my cheeks, and still in good humour, I took a swipe at my ball. Inevitably I hit more earth than ball, and saw it scuttling into the bunker guarding the green. After replacing the divot in the gaping hole and repairing it with sand from my canister, I hurried up the slope towards the bunker. What I saw next drove away all song from my heart, replacing it with fuming rage. For the sand where my ball was laid must have been the battle ground for elephants. So badly was it trampled upon that not a square meter of level sand could I discern, and my ball lay in an impossible indentation, a mess
of footprints. With my sand iron I heaved and heaved and after several attempts I managed to extract the ball from its grave. A picture book drive had been followed by several swats, and I now lay eight, and still not anywhere near the pin. After raking the bunker and making it playable for the next player who might fall within, and after three putts over and through unrepaired pitch marks, every vestige of the joy of smelling the flowers had been driven out of my being. Instead of inhaling the life-giving bouquet of flowers I found myself gasping in fumes of bitterness and outrage. The next eight holes did nothing but exacerbate the exasperation boiling within me. I was the victim of flights ahead of me, golfers that either were ignorant of the etiquette of golf or callously uncaring of the plight of those following them. A day that had promised a joyful communion with nature had turned out to be a hellish trudge through a minefield of unfilled divots, unraked bunkers, unrepaired pitch marks and drag marks created by spikes scuffling with the green. Who were these culprits who had mangled the course as if determined to ensure that those following them would be guaranteed of a day in inferno instead of a heaven of nine holes? Whoever they were, was there a means to prevent the recurrence of such a catastrophe? Was Mark Twain specifically alluding to such an experience when he described golf as "a good walk spoilt"? My morning golf had most certainly been spoilt, and I thought of the personnel maintaining the course. I wondered what their impressions were, as they laboriously repaired the damage, of the miscreants who defiled the very tract that was the source of their pleasure. I was quite certain that they would be bewildered, as I certainly was.
Remember to repair divots & rake bunkers during play!
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SPORTS
Expanding Horizons: Simba Scouts Explore Seletar Waters By Ms Norhaiza, Scout Teacher METTA School
Scouts unite!
Are we seeing double?
Lunchtime! Dig in!
Erm… I think you’re supposed to paddle in the water…
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n Saturday, 29 August 2015, the Special Needs scouts from Metta Simba Scout Group were fortunate to get the opportunity to try kayaking at Seletar Water Sports Centre (SWSC). It was jointly organized by the Seletar Lapwing Sea Scouts, led by MAJ Tan Hua Chiow, and Seletar Country Club. The event started with the flag-breaking where the scouts wore their scout uniforms. The Metta Simba scouts were given a warm welcome by MAJ Tan upon their arrival at the centre, and were given a mini tour around SWSC by the Rover scouts. After changing into their swimwear, Major Tan briefed the scouts on water safety. The Metta Simba scouts were taught the technique of safe kayaking. Initially, they faced some challenges to even reach the nearest point. However, after some practice, they managed to paddle and began enjoying kayaking around Lower Seletar Reservoir. After two hours of kayaking and getting a tan, they all had sumptuous packed lunch and interacted with the scout leaders and rovers.
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g smart, scouts!
Flag-raising ceremony – lookin
“This event brought smiles, adventure and laughter among our young guests. But more meaningful was a fellow child sharing the joy with another child. So our little hosts have kept their Scout Promise of doing their best duty to God and country,” said MAJ Tan about the afternoon’s activity. The Metta Simba Scouts left SWSC feeling delighted with their first ever kayaking experience. Although the session was draining, they mentioned that they had a wonderful and memorable time and felt very fortunate. They hope to kayak at SWSC again in the near future!
SPORTS
CALLING Congratulations ALL JUNIOR Winners! BOWLERS If you are aged 14 years and below, come down to Seletar Bowl with your ball and shoes!
FREE training session every Sunday at 10am Register with Seletar Bowl at 6486 0853 or email bowling@seletarclub.com.sg
Susie Ng: Ladies Champion
Marcus Lian: Men's Champion
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eletar’s bowling community came together to participate in the 3-in-1 Fun Bowl on 30 August 2015. The Club saw many of our familiar faces turn up to join the event. In fact, a total of 30 bowlers signed up for the tournament. At the end of the game, bowler Susie Ng emerged the ladies’ champion with Jessie Phua coming in as runner up and Lily Lim as second runner-up. In the men’s division, Marcus Lian clinched first place, while Eng Chin Huat came in a close second followed by Melvin Seah. See you during the next bowling tournament!
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Our very own sundance kid
t!
Dressed up to the nines for the even
Howdy Cowboys! S
eletarians certainly knew how to party at the Country & Western Dance Night themed bash on 29 August 2015. More than 60 members came down to the event, ranging from the young to the young at heart.
Hey, that guy on the Wanted poster looks strangely famlliar…
True to the Seletar spirit, many were dressed to impress in their checked shirts, jeans, cowboy hats, and boots. The judging panel had a difficult time deciding who to crown as the best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl! The Seletar Room was decked out in line with the Country & Western theme, including a photo booth and props. There was even a Western snack buffet! Our home-grown member's band The Young Once also entertained the audience with toe-tapping, finger-snapping country tunes.
You can call us Seletar’s Bonny & Clyde
The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the dancing. Members and students of the line-dancing class were eager to strut their moves. Some of the older dancers even put their younger counterparts to shame with their sashays and nifty footwork. The night ended on a high note with prizes for the best dancers of the evening. Thanks for coming everyone and we look forward to seeing you at our Seletar countdown bash at the end of this year!
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Ladies who still have the moves!
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Mooncakes & Lanterns Galore! T
he days which led up to the Club’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival left the organising team at the edge of their seats. Hazy conditions saw the PSI skyrocketing to 300, which barely allowed anyone to see past a hundred metres, let alone go outside. Yet the gods must have smiled upon Seletar as the air miraculously cleared on the day of the event. More than 30 kids and their families participated in the Mid-Autumn Festival on 27 September 2015. The evening was full of laughter and fun activities for both parent and child, from lantern painting to mooncake making. The kids even had a ball of a time during the lantern walk in the golf course under a rare amber moon!
Sending off our wishes to the sky…
In addition to a magician’s performance and a balloon sculpting session, the highlight of the night was setting afloat large colourful lanterns into the sky – a perfect way to end the night. Check out my soon-to-be masterpiece
We love Mid-Autumn Festival!
I made these all by myself!
Entranced by the light…
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Delizioso! Kids’ Pizza-Making Class K
ids rule the kitchen! A mini pizza-making session was held at the Sports Complex on 19 September 2015.
The children were taught to make and roll pizza dough from scratch and were given free rein to add the sauce, cheese and their preferred toppings. Needless to say these little chefs had a fun time using toppings to make faces on their pizzas. We hope these kids had fun making pizzas as much as we did teaching them!
Check out our fancy pizzas!
The secret to a good pizza is lots of ham
Yum! Can’t wait to eat this!
F&B
Prost! Oktoberfest 2015 H
azy conditions did not deter Seletarians from having a wonderful time at Oktoberfest 2015. This year, for members’ safety, the event was held indoors at Seletar Room with high spirits and flowing beer. The Seletar Room itself was well-decorated with the signature blue and white Oktoberfest checks and buntings. Members who attended enjoyed a German feast, which included the signature pork knuckle and various German sausages, accompanied by – of course – lots of Erdinger!
Err... We’ve got these mops rea
dy in case the beer spills…
Members and their family also participated in several exciting drinking (and eating) games. Our Seletarians can really drink their weight in beer! Kids had plenty of their share of fun too, with a hands-free pretzel-eating competition. We saw some mean hula hooping as well!
Cheers!
Getting ready to hula away
Look ma, no hands!
Hi five! I won the beer drinking game!
This is how you should eat your mashed potatoes & sausages
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Weekly F&B
F&B
November 2015 English Steak & Kidney Pie 9 – 13 Nov 2015
Ikan Lemak Nenas 13 – 15 Nov 2015
Char Siew & Roast Pork Rice 16 – 20 Nov 2015
Drink of the Month Peach Cooler
Claypot Seafood Laksa 20 – 22 Nov 2015
Chicken Kebab with Butter Rice 23 – 27 Nov 2015
Promotions
F&B
Coca Cola Pork Spare Ribs 27 – 29 Nov 2015
Teochew Minced Pork & Fishball Dry Noodles 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2015
December 2015
Drink of the Month
Grilled Saba Fish 4 – 6 Dec 2015
Nyonya Fish Head Curry 11 – 13 Dec 2015
Iced Rambutan
Cockles with Dips 18 – 20 Dec
Photos are for illustration only. Menus subject to change without prior notice.
HAPPENINGS AT SELETAR
Upcoming Events GOLF Seletar Mercedes-Benz November Monthly Medal Date Sun, 15 Nov AM / PM Time Format of Play Strokeplay Fee $32.10 Fee Inclusive Entry Fee / Buggy / GST Online Booking on Booking Fri, 30 Oct @ 9am Closing Date Fri, 13 Sep
Four-way Interclub Game Date Time Format of Play Fee
Sun, 22 Nov PM Stableford (Team) By RSVP
Seletar Mercedes-Benz December Monthly Medal Date Sat, 12 Dec AM / PM Time Format of Play Stableford Fee $32.10 Fee Inclusive Entry Fee / Buggy / GST Booking Online Booking on Fri, 27 Nov @ 9am Closing Date Thu, 10 Dec
Ladies’ December Monthly Medal Date Sun, 13 Dec Time AM Format of Play Stableford Fee $32.10 Booking Thu, 12 Nov Closing Date Fri, 4 Nov
Christmas Golf & Dinner Date Sat, 19 Dec Time PM Format of Play Shotgun $75 (Member) Fee $320 (Guest) $50 (Dinner Only) Fee Inclusive Entry Fee / Buggy / GST / Dinner Booking Wed, 18 Nov @ 9am Closing Date Fri, 11 Dec
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SPORTS Hong Bao Bowl Date Time Venue Fee Closing Date
Sun, 21 Feb 9.30am (check-in); 10am (roll-off) Seletar Bowl $30 (Members only) Fri, 12 Feb
Mixed Doubles Fun Bowl Date Time Venue Fee Closing Date
Sun, 3 Apr 1.30pm (check-in); 2pm (roll-off) Seletar Bowl $21.40 (Members only) Fri, 18 Mar
Aikido Appreciation Family Workshop Date Time Venue Fee Closing Date
Sat, 28 Nov 3pm to 5pm Exercise Room $60 (Member) $70 (Guest) Fri, 20 Nov
New Year’s Fitness Blast Date Tue, 5 Jan & Fri, 8 Jan Time 7pm to 8pm Venue EnerGym Fee $214 (Member) $256 (Guest)
Ez-Breezy @ SWSC Date Sat, 14 & 28 Nov Sat, 12 & 26 Dec Time 2pm – 6pm Venue Seletar Water Sports Centre $6 (Member) Fee $10 (Guest) $13 (Public)
Bi-Monthly Night Cycling Date Fri, 18 Dec Time 7pm Venue Starter’s Hut Fee Free (Member) $5 (Guest)
Seletar Fun Sailing Date Sat, 14 & 28 Nov Time 2pm – 4pm Venue Seletar Water Sports Centre $10 (Member) Fee $12 (Guest) $15 (Public)
Learn to Sail @ Seletar – Junior (Optimist Basic Sailing Course) Date Sat, 12 Dec onwards Time 11am – 1pm; 2.30pm – 5.30pm Venue Seletar Water Sports Centre Fee $215 (Member) $260 (Guest) $300 (Public)
Learn to Sail @ Seletar – Senior (Bytes Basic Sailing Course) Date Sat, 12 Dec onwards Time 11am – 1pm; 2.30pm – 5.30pm Venue Seletar Water Sports Centre $265 (Member) Fee $320 (Guest) $365 (Public)
Paddle Up! Date Sat, 28 Nov & 26 Dec Time 2.30pm – 5.30pm Seletar Water Sports Venue Centre Fee $10 (Member) $12 (Guest) $15 (Public) $7 (Child under 12)
SOCIAL Christmas Light-Up Date Sat, 21 Nov Time 2pm Venue Main Clubhouse Lobby
Children’s Christmas Party Date Time Venue Fee Closing date:
Sat, 19 Dec 2.30pm – 5.30pm Eagle’s View $37.45 (Member) $48.15 (Guest) Fri, 4 Dec
2D1N Fun at Loola Adventure Resort Date 1 – 3 Dec 2015 Venue Loola Adventure Resort Closing date: Mon, 15 Nov
HAPPENINGS AT SELETAR
Countdown Party Date Thu, 31 Dec Time 6.30pm (check-in & cocktails); 7.30pm (departure) Venue Seletar Room Fee $128.40 (Member) $160.50 (Guest) Closing Date Mon, 14 Dec
F&B Festive Menu Date Time Venue
5 – 31 Dec 2015 Lunch & Dinner Seletar Terrace & Tavern
JP Moshi-Moshi Whisky Promotion Date Venue
Nov 2015 Seletar Tavern
JW Gold Label Reserve Date Venue
Nov & Dec 2015 All outlets
Christmas Takeaway Goodies Date Venue
16 Nov - 20 Dec 2015 Seletar Terrace
Ongoing Activities SPORTS Bowling Youth Training Sun, 10am to 12pm Sports Complex, Bowling Centre
Bowling Adult Training Mon, 7pm to 10pm Sports Complex, Bowling Centre
In-House Bowling League Wed, 8pm to 10pm Sports Complex, Bowling Centre
Gym Personal Training Your preferred date and time Main Clubhouse, Parakeet Room Sports Complex, Gymnasium
Terrain Jogging Mon & Tue, 7.15am to 9am Fri, 6.30am to 8.30am Starter’s Hut
Beginners Swimming (5 yrs old and above) Sat, 9am to 9.45am Sun, 4.30pm to 5.15pm Sports Complex, Swimming Pool
Junior Swimming (3 - 4 yrs old) & (4 - 5 yrs old) Sat, 4.15pm to 4.45pm Sun, 5.15pm to 5.45pm Sun, 5.45pm to 6.15pm Sports Complex, Swimming Pool
Junior I Swimming (3 – 4 yrs old) Sun 9am to 9.30am Sports Complex, Swimming Pool
Junior II Swimming (4 – 5 yrs old) Sun 9.45am to 10.30am Sports Complex, Swimming Pool
Intermediate Swimming (5 yrs old and above) Sat, 4.45pm to 5.30pm Sun, 9am to 9.45am Sun, 9.45am to 10.30am Sun, 4.30pm to 5.15pm Sports Complex, Swimming Pool
Advanced Swimming (5 yrs old and above) Sat, 5.30pm to 6.30pm Sun, 9.45am to 10.30am Sun, 10.30am to 11.30am Sun, 3.30pm to 4.15pm Sports Complex, Swimming Pool
Individual Swimming Lessons Your preferred date and time Sports Complex, Swimming Pool
Weekend Water Activities Saturdays or Sundays 10am to 12pm Seletar Country Club WaterSports Centre
Tennis Lessons Sat, 5pm to 9pm Sports Complex, Tennis Courts
Tennis Team Club Training Sat, 6pm to 8pm Sports Complex, Tennis Courts
Tennis Junior Programme Beginners Fri, 5pm to 7.30pm Sat, 9am to 10.30am Sat, 10.30am to 12pm Sun, 9am to 10.30am Intermediate Fri, 5pm to 7.30pm Sat, 9am to 10.30am Sat, 10.30am to 12pm Sun, 9am to 10.30am Advanced Sun, 10.30am to 12pm 3 months per stage $90 per month 1.5 hrs per session 4 lessons per month Min. 8 pax to commence
Monthly Darts Night
Every last Wednesday of the month 7.30pm to 9.30pm The Tavern
Hatha Yoga
Sun, 9am to 10am Exercise Room
Pilates
Wed, 7.45pm to 8.45pm Exercise Room
Rowing Dinghy Teambuilding Your preferred date and time Seletar Water Sports Centre Min. 6 pax to commence
Seletar Kayaking Orientation Programme Last Saturday of every even month Seletar Water Sports Centre Min. 6 pax to commence
Bi-Monthly Night Cycling
Third Friday of every even month Golf Complex, Starter’s Hut For information on Golf activities, please call Golf Reception at 6486 0801 / 807 or email golfenquiry@seletarclub.com.sg For information on Sports activites, please contact Amelita Ahmad / Khairul Yunos at 6486 0873 / 874 or amelita.ahmad@seletarclub.com.sg / khairul.yunos@seletarclub.com.sg For information on Social activities, please contact Rauzi Adawiyah at 6486 0880 or rauzi.adawiyah@seletarclub.com.sg For information on F&B, please call Seletar Terrace at 6486 0825 * No refund upon class commencement
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CLUB DIRECTORY
Main Clubhouse Reception 6481 4812 9am to 10pm daily
Membership
6486 0882 9am to 6pm (Mon to Fri) Closed on Weekends and Public Holidays
Billing Enquiry
FOOD & BEVERAGE Seletar Terrace
6486 0825 7am to 10pm (Mon & Wed to Sun) 6am to 10pm (Tue) (Last order for food at 9.30 pm)
Seletar Tavern
6486 0884 9am to 6pm (Mon to Fri) Closed on Weekends and Public Holidays
6486 0822 5pm to 10pm (Mon) 5pm to 11pm (Tue, Wed and Sun) 5pm to 12mn (Thu to Sat, and Eve of PH)
F&B Enquiries
Eagle’s View
6486 0872 / 6486 0879 9am to 6pm (Mon to Fri) Closed on Weekends and Public Holidays
Feedback
6486 0886 9am to 6pm (Mon to Fri) feedback@seletarclub.com.sg
Lost & Found 6486 0860
GOLF Golf Reception
6486 0801 / 6486 0807 6.45am to 7.30pm daily Fax: 6481 0311
Golfing Office
6486 0802 / 6486 0805 / 6486 0806 6486 0808 / 6486 0809 / 6486 0810
Pro Shop - MST Golf 6481 9500 3pm to 8pm (Mon) 7am to 8pm (Tue to Sun)
Driving Range
6481 9500 3pm to 10pm (Mon) 7am to 10pm (Tue to Sun)
Gymnasium
7am to 10pm daily
Tennis
6486 0850 8am to 9pm daily
Table Tennis
6486 0850 10am to 9pm daily
Basketball
8am to 9pm daily
Poolside Cafe
Entertainment Room
6486 0870 10am to 7pm (Weekends and Public Holidays) (Last order for food at 6.15pm)
Soothing Strokes Spa
6486 0838 / 6481 4812 12pm to 8pm (Wed to Sun)
9am to 10pm daily
TV Room
9am to 10pm daily
SPORTS & RECREATION Sports Office
6486 0873 / 6486 0874 9am to 6pm (Mon to Fri) Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
Social Office
6486 0880 9am to 6pm (Mon to Fri) Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
Sports Complex Reception 6486 0850 7am to 10pm daily
Bowling Centre (8 lanes) 6486 0853 12pm to 9.30pm (Mon to Thu) 12pm to 11.30pm (Fri) 10am to 11.30pm (Sat) 10am to 9.30pm (Sun)
6486 0840 10am to 10pm (Sun to Wed & PH) 10am to 11.45pm (Thu to Sat and Eve of PH)
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7am to 9pm daily
6486 0845 / 6486 0825 Lunch - 12pm to 3pm (Wed to Sun & PH) (Last order for food at 2.30pm) Dinner - 6pm to 10pm (Wed to Sun & PH) (Last order for food at 9.30pm)
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Swimming Pool
Reading Room
9am to 10pm daily
Mahjong / Cards 6481 4812 9am to 10pm daily
Billiards / Snooker 6481 4812 9am to 9pm
IORA I - Karaoke Lounge
6486 0839 (During operation hours) 7pm to 11pm (Tue to Thu) 7pm to 12mn (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH ) 5pm to 10pm (Sun) Open during PH from 5pm to regular closing time. Closed on Mondays.
IORA II - Karaoke Private Room 6481 4812 10am to 11pm (Sun to Wed) 10am to 12mn (Thu to Sat)
Exercise Room
6486 0850 7am to 10pm daily
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