Since 1958 Singapore American • April 2016
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American Association.....1-5 Member Discounts..............3 CRCE & Business............. 6-7 Community News...........7-10 Living in Singapore...........12 Travel........................14-15 Transport...................17-23 Education.......................24 Health & Wellness............25 Arts ................................26 Sports..............................27 What's Happening...........27
April 2016
American Association 1-5
Travel 14-15
Health & Wellness 25
Transport 17-23
Check out all the photos of this year's GWB!
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Fabulous Las Vegas! By Anne Morgan
T
he 83rd George Washington Ball was truly a fabulous evening! The jaw-dropping glamour began as the glittering guests swept into the W Hotel – Sentosa Cove to be photographed in front of a sleek Lamborghini. The razzmatazz continued in the ballroom where guests were treated to fine wine sponsored by Fuji Trading, beer sponsored by Brewerkz and an open bar. Lucky Draw and Silent Auction prizes such as trips, fine art, home décor, jewelry and more helped us hit our goal of raising $30,000 for the Singapore Children’s Society! The proceeds will go towards helping two of the 11 service centers, Student Care Centre and Youth Services. The American Association of Singapore (AAS)
would like to sincerely thank our Lucky Draw and Silent Auction prize donors, corporate sponsors and AAS partners (see logos below) without whom the event would not be possible. Master of Ceremonies and President of the American Association Glenn van Zutphen gave the welcoming remarks and called on the US Color Guard to open the ceremony, followed by a magnificent performance of the Singaporean and American national anthems sung by Singapore American School Senior, Frances van Vuuren. Guests enjoyed a rousing speech from the charismatic US Ambassador to Singapore Kirk Wagar, followed by a sumptuous, four-course dinner. Throughout the evening, Johnny James (aka “Dr. J”) and his
band had the dance floor rocking and guests were mesmerized by mentalist Tom DeVoe. The event’s success is largely due to the work of this year’s GWB committee co-chairs, Tere Aloma and Valerie Brandt, as well as the event committee: Paulina Bohm, Willow Brest, Dana Cheong, Dawn De Pintor, Sabine In de Braekt, Garima Lalwani, Janet Maurillo, Chris Milliken and Kaori Zage. We send an extra thanks to them for their hard work and dedication, which made this event so special and a treasured memory for all. Guests departed the evening with AAS playing cards and keepsake magnet photos sponsored by Allied Pickfords. For photos of the event, turn to pages 4 and 5.
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