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MERDEKA

HAPPYJ U LYA U G2016

For Members Only

PENANG

SWIMMING

CLUB

FOUNDED 1903

KEL AB RENANG PUL AU PINANG

Live Life!

The Nautilus

unity with an air of

Celebrating sovereignty,

festivity

PENANG SWIMMING CLUB

517, Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang

Tel 04-890 7370 Fax 04-890 3271

E-mail info@penangswimclub.com

www.penangswimclub.com

PATRON T.Y.T. Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang Tun Dato’ Seri Utama

(Dr) Haji Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Abbas DMK, SMN, DUPN, SPDK, DP, DMPN, DJN

CLUB MANAGEMENT

GENERAL MANAGER Johari Abdul Jalil

ADMIN & HR MANAGER Mohammad Shafiz Bin Abdul Rahman FINANCE MANAGER Ong Gaik Cheng

F&B MANAGER Mahmuda Sadek

CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY Agnes Leow

ADMIN EXECUTIVE Ann Tan

ADMIN OFFICER Adelyn Chew

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER Mohd Haikal Bin Abdullah

MAINTENANCE OFFICER Mohd Amin Omar

HOUSEKEEPER Vacant

TRUSTEES

Y. Bhg. Dato’ Seri Zainol Abidin Bin Dato’ Hj Salleh DGPN, DMPN, JSM

Y. Bhg. Dato’ Mahinder Singh Dulku DSPN, PKT

Y. Bhg. Dato’ Seri Nazir Ariff Bin Mushir AriffDGPN, DMPN, DSPN, PKT, PJM, JP

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

OPERATING HOURS

Monday - Friday (9.00am - 6.00pm)

Saturday (9.00am - 1.00pm)

Sunday (Closed)

SECTIONS & GROUPS

AEROBICS Mariam Harvey

ANGLING Lawrence Low

DANCE SPORT Ang Lye Hin

DARTS Anthony David Morley

KARAOKE Michael Quah

SAILING Paul Thomas Harrison

SCUBA Freddie McGuire

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.

MAIN COMMITTEE

President : Kenny Koay Lee

Vice President : Lim Shin Lid

Honorary Secretary : Najieb Ariff

Honorary Treasurer : Lim Khoon Seng

Club Captain : Michael Cheong Zhi Xian

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Cheah Chin Teong

Ian Philip Peggs

Joseph Tan Lip Tee

Lee Chee Lin

Steve Lim Howe Siang

Tan Tian Heng

ELECTION COMMITTEE

Richard Chung

Dato’ Dr. M. Adel Zaatar

Dr. Tan Kim Hor

Valerie Chuah

Elaine Tan

Low Mei Leng

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Jessie Chin

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Club Announcements

09

Club Happenings

18

Swimming News

20

Angling News

19

Scuba News

32

Aerobics News

24

Yoga News

28

Karaoke News

26

Darts News

34

Library News

33

Calendar of Events

22

Tennis News

30

Dance Sport News

35

F&B Highlights

Contents

SQUASH/RACQUETBALL Neil Hamilton

SWIMMING Cindy Wong

TAEKWONDO Michael Ong

TAI CHI Tan Eng Hean

TENNIS Tan Tian Heng

YOGA Clara Ooi

YOUTH Michael Cheong

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

Chairman : Charlie See Lam Aun

Committee Members : Pamela Ong

See Liang Teik

Lee Soo Ann

Diljit Singh Dulku DJN, PKT, PJM

Lim Lay Looi

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Committee Members : Eric Chong San Dee

Ivan Tan Boon Guan

Chairman : James Low

John Tan Choon Yee

Rethinam Pillay

LIBRARY COMMITTEE

Lim Lay Looi (Molly) - Chairperson

Lee Chee Lin

Lee Cheng Tee

Dr. Lim Shueh Lin

Dr. Yoon Chee Kin

Dr. Pamela Jean Sharpe

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor : Najieb Ariff

Members : Lim Shin Lid

Tan Tian Heng

Advisor : Kenny Koay Lee

Management : Ann Tan

Adelyn Chew

Anthony David Morley

Johari Abdul Jalil

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President’sMessage

“Your Voice May Change the World - PSC”….

Firstly, thanks to those PSC Members who attended

the postponed AGM in July, and helping make the

AGM valid in accordance with our Club Rules. Many

of you will also have attended on the 26th June,

and to those who did, let me say that I empathise

with the frustration displayed by many members

on the day, and the fact that the AGM had to be

postponed, thus effectively putting the activities

of the Club back 3 weeks. The success of the July

AGM meant that decisions taken could be ratified, mistakes corrected and queries answered. Financial

Accounts for 2016 were approved, as were Budgets

for 2016-17, subject to some amendments. This is

what we wish for - “understand it, and get it done”.

Second, I would like to say it’s an honour to have

the opportunity to serve for another year as

your President. I am delighted in the confidence displayed by Club Members in myself and, most

importantly, the entire team of Committee

Members, as we constantly endeavour to meet

members’ expectations.

As we begin a new term, I take this opportunity

to remind everyone that in the forthcoming year,

we shall be focusing more on developing the Club

status, which has been stagnant for the past few

years. The development shall be from inside out,

with emphasis on strengthening, not just short

term, but also long term, both administration and

members’ facilities.

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I would like to say it’s an honour to have the opportunity to serve for another year as your President.

We have a number of exciting programmes and events planned

for the coming term;

Club Administration

Concentrating on Club finances, Income and Expenditure.

Rules

• Amendments to eliminate ambiguity and misinterpretation.

• Renewal of Title for the Leasehold Land.

• Proposals for Planning and Development of Level 13.

• New Swimming Pool Project.

• New Facilities to increase revenue of the club.

• Stronger Maintenance, Security and Safety Teams.

• Introduction of “e-Technology” for Club Administration.

• Reviving Youth Categories.

Perhaps the most important component in the success of any

organization is its membership! PSC will continue to strive to

increase value for our membership in terms of creation of new

interests, thus helping cement members’ commitment to our Club.

It should be the mission of us all, not only as members of the

various committees, but as Club Members, to make every

individual feel comfortable and proud to be a part of our great

Club. For our part, as the Committee, we will continue to

maintain communication with members on all aspects. We aim

to continue increasing membership numbers and encouraging

those interested in becoming more involved in PSC to take the

next step. A major element in the future of our organization is

the dedication of volunteers, who are passionate about Club

affairs, and will assist in leading our Club into a new era.

Finally, on behalf of all members, I would like to express the

warmest welcome and thanks to Dato’ Seri Nazir Ariff Bin Mushir

Ariff, who has humbly accepted our invitation and appointment

as a Club Trustee. His abilities and experience will undoubtedly

bring added strength to our Club.

As I sign off here, I look forward to seeing and meeting numerous

members at the many Club and Section & Group Events this year.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

Koay Lee, Kenny

President

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Editor’s Note

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I urge members to continue giving the Committee that support, so that we can move forward in solidarity.

Najieb AriffEditor

As we enter the second half of 2016, the recently

held 2016 AGM spells a new beginning for

the Committee, and allows us to continue,

uninterrupted, our work on behalf of the Club and

members. After a fragmented year, (due to the

controversy of the initial 2015 AGM), much of which

has been spent dealing with, what many consider,

inherited issues, the Committee has, to date,

managed to settle most of these issues and are

now well advanced in putting the Club back onto its

true path. A path of strength in unity and foresight.

Together, let’s “bury” the recent past and look

forward. As a member of the current Committee,

I offer a big “thank you” to all members, for the

support and encouragement received over the last

12, difficult, months. I urge members to continue giving the Committee that support, so that we can

move forward in solidarity.

Many Club Events are scheduled for this year. By the time you read this newsletter, our first Club Event, being the Mesra Raya Dinner, attended by the Member of Parliament for Bukit Bendera, YB

Zairil Khir Johari, will have happened. For those

who attended, I trust that you had an enjoyable

evening, in support of what, I believe, is a worthy

cause. As a Club of some standing and reputation

in Penang, I believe that we should also, always see

ourselves and our Club as part of the community.

For future Club Events, please do check with PSC Reception for details.

Our Admin Office will also be sending SMS reminders to members.

Lastly, I would like to thank the Committee for

showing faith and confidence in appointing me as the Hon. Secretary for the term 2016-17, as well

as Editor of the Nautilus newsletter. This, my first “Editor’s Note”, should actually have reached you 3 weeks earlier. However, due to the unfortunate,

but necessary, postponement of the AGM from

26th June to 17th July, it was decided to defer

publication of this newsletter until after the AGM

“proper” on 17th July.

I hope that those who contribute articles, photos

etc to Nautilus will continue their support and that

the general membership will increasingly patronise

the Club.

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“ We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the host. It’s our job to make the customers experience a little bit better.

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Johari Abdul JalilGeneral Manager

Warm greetings!

As some of you may already know, I was recently appointed General Manager of

Penang Swimming Club and I feel honoured to be given such an opportunity to

spearhead this prestigious club. My name is Johari, and I’m a Penangite, married

with 4 kids. I have been in the hospitality industry for almost 30 years and started as

a Busboy back in 1986 at Pan Pacific Resort Pangkor.

Through the years in the industry, I have been attached to Pan Pacific Group, Sheraton, Westin, Hilton, The Datai and my last position was as the General Manager

at Belum Rainforest Resort in Gerik, Perak.

I am here with a mission to ensure that all members will be given the best experience

at the club. To achieve this, I will ensure that all staff associates will be treated in a

professional manner and be well equipped with the proper tools, motivation and

training. I personally believe that “Happy Associates Will Lead to Happy Customers”.

To get all associates motivated and moving forward to achieve this, I will personally

help and look into the standard and quality of the service, food & beverage while

getting feedback from the members to further improve the members’ experience.

Last but not least, I would like to wish all our Muslim members and associates

“Selamat Hari Raya Aidil-Fitri”.

Thank you.

GM’s message

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May & June Election of New Members

12th May 2016

9th June 2016

Huang Jun Jie & Marcus Loo Toon Yeow

Stephen Atkinson

Datin Zhu Wei Ping & Dato Lim Chaing Cheah

Law Wan Teen & John Leigh

Ding Hea BeeChooi Pei Chin & Iwase Kenichi

Dr. Lim Li Lin & Kenneth Low Teik Kheong

Tow Herng Jye & Andy Woon Chow Wei

Ng Choy Leng

Kristina Petrus & Liu Hann Ming

Pamela Ooi Ai Lin & Nishan Liam Muttiah

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Yussof Latiff Moh Hin Huat

Teh Ee Eong

Hea Ai Rin & Phong Khai Luong

KC Yong Chan Tuck Choy

Lee Wei Ling &Tan Chu Haw

Silvia Ng Ping Yong & Ng Chong Wee

Tay Sim KiokLeow Seow Wei & Yeoh Sung Shen

Jane Frances Wilks & Ronald Pinsler

Datin Sri Chan Bee Lean &Dato’ Sri Dr. Kamaljit Singh A/L Harbans Singh

Siripanya Kupasrimonkol & Sakdiyiam Kupasrimonkol

Anne Bishorek Stephens & William Ainslie Trevelyan Stephens

Club Announcements

Kristina Petrus & Liu Hann Ming

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Club Announcements

Membership Statistics

Membership Figures as at 31 May 2016

NAME : Ismail Bin Char

DEPARTMENT : Housekeeping

POSITION : Senior General Worker

DATE JOINED : 2 February 2004

NAME : Md Monir Hussin

DEPARTMENT : Housekeeping

POSITION : Cleaner

DATE JOINED : 16 November 2011

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE ABSENT TOTAL

Patron / Hon 26 0 26

Ordinary Transferable Members

- Pending for Election (Normal Transfer)- Pending for Election (JM Conversion)

4668

568

638 5370

Ordinary Members 5 2 7

Unattached Lady Members 2 0 2

Term Members 13 0 13

Junior Members

- Pending for Election324

1991 434

Associate Members

- Pending for Election1884

21144 2019

TOTAL 7026 845 7871

Outstanding Staff Awards

OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD

OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD

Members

Club Announcement

The event is open to all members’ children aged up to &

including 12 years old. Snacks and refreshment will be served

as party fare for the children.

Many games and lots of fun at the party! Kindly register your

child (name and age) at the Level 6 Reception. Closing date for

registration is: 28 August 2016.

CHILDREN’S MERDEKA PARTYDATE:

31 AUGUST 2016

(WEDNESDAY)

TIME:

11.00 am –

1.00 pm

VENUE:

Multi Purpose Hall

at Level 14

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Club Announcements

DEFICIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR AFTER DEPRECIATION (30,225) (16,502)

TAXATION

NET DEFICIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR TRANSFERRED TO

ACCUMULATED FUND(30,225) (16,502)

Income & Expenditure StatementFor The Financial Month Ended 31 May 2016

MAY-2016 MAY-2015

INCOME RM RM

Subscriptions 327,073 324,426

Bar Profit 27,131 (9,348)

Restaurant Commission 30,021 36,736

Slot Machine Profit 113,523 99,555

Interest from fixed deposits 56,974 49,200

Transfer and registration fees 55,900 69,400

Sundry revenue 12,467 16,131

TOTAL INCOME 623,089 586,100

EXPENDITURE EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION

Staff cost 318,725 265,141

Utilities & services 92,635 103,982

Repairs & maintenance 40,321 32,443

Entertainment 15,191 13,102

Promotion of water sports &

recreational activities

8,416 28,610

Administration expenses 55,636 30,226

Rates, taxes & insurance 23,003 17,382

553,927 490,886

SURPLUS FOR THE PERIOD BEFORE DEPRECIATION 69,162 95,886

DEPRECIATION OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 99,387 111,716

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Club Happenings

On Sunday, 26th June 2016, at 10.28am (within the allotted time limit for

a quorum to be in situ), as Chairman/President, Mr. Kenny Koay Lee,

brought the Meeting to order, it was indicated to him that there could be a

discrepancy between the number of members registered for the AGM, and

those members “present in person” to actually form a quorum, as required

by Club Rule 33.

Although sufficient members had registered to form a quorum, the Chairman acknowledged the potential problem and requested the Club staff to

perform a “head count” of those members “present in person” in MPH (the

AGM venue).

At the conclusion of the “head count”, the staff reported that the number

“present in person” was some 31 short of the required quorum.

An as a matter of prudence, the Meeting is “adjourned” to a future date, (subsequently determined as 10.00am, Sunday 17th July 2016).

QUORUM DISCREPANCY LEADS TO POSTPONED CLUB AGM

The Chairman then stated, that as a matter of prudence, the

Meeting should be “adjourned” to a future date, (subsequently

determined as 10.00am, Sunday 17th July 2016). There then

followed several constructive and objective comments from

members from the floor, either agreeing with or questioning the decision to adjourn.

Finally, after those concerned members wishing to speak had

voiced their opinions, the Chairman re-iterated his decision to

adjourn, expressing his belief that it was the only and correct

course of action to follow.

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Club Happenings

At 10.00am, it was announced that the required quorum had not been attained in

order to commence on time, and that, in accordance with Club Rule 33, there would

be a 30 minute delay, at which time, those eligible members present in person

would constitute a quorum.

At 10.30am, Chairman/President, Mr. Kenny Koay Lee, brought the Meeting to

order. His initial comments were a request for the members to conduct themselves

and partake in the meeting in a civilized and respectful manner befitting the Club. The Chairman then worked through the Agenda.

Minutes of the AGM – Held on 31st January 2016. Following discussion of one

required minor amendment the Minutes were confirmed by the members.

Following the required postponement on 26th June, the Club AGM took place on Sunday 17th July 2016.

PSCCLUB AGM SUNDAY 17th JULY 2016

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Club Happenings

Annual Report & Accounts for the Year

Ended 31st March 2016

Annual Report

Questions were raised regarding Junior/Family members

being members of Sections in terms of “risk assessment”.

A further question requested clarification regarding the lack of a Disciplinary Committee Report. After these matters had been

dealt with, the Annual Report was approved and adopted.

Annual Accounts

The Annual Accounts for 2016 were approved and adopted.

Budget

2016-17 Club Budget

Questions were raised and responded to by the Chairman and

the Honorary Treasurer regarding the Club projected staffing levels and staffing costs and the budgets for the additional swimming pool, the re-location of the Scuba Room and the

Level 13 renovation.

S & G Activities Budget

Questions were raised regarding a Section’s “50th Anniversary”

budget, and a Group’s “Contingency” budget.

After lengthy discussions and agreement to certain exclusions

and reductions, the 2016-17 Budget was approved and adopted

(subject to said exclusions and reductions).

Elections

The Committee

Only the position of Club Captain was contested, and

Michael Cheong Zhi Xian was re-elected as Captain. Mr.

Steve Lim Howe Siang stepped down from Vice President

to become a Committee member, and was replaced as

VP by Mr. Lim Shin Lid. Mr. Najieb Ariff replaces Mr. Lim

Shin Lid as Hon. Secretary. Dr. Lim Shueh Lin & Mr. Ken

Ooi Kean Lee were replaced by Mr. Cheah Chin Teong

and Mr. Tan Lip Tee, Joseph. (A full listing of Committees/

Committee Members & Offices held, is detailed on Page 2 of Nautilus)

The Election Committee

The 6 members elected to the Election Committee, are:- Dato’ Dr. Adel Zaatar / Mdm. Elaine Tan / Dr. Tan Kim Hor / Mr. Richard Chung Chok Yin / Mdm. Valerie Chuah / Mdm.

Low Mei Leng.

The Development Committee

Mr. Rethinam Pillay was appointed to the Development

Committee for a 3 year period.

Auditors

Baker Tilly Monteiro Heng were confirmed as Club Auditors and Mdm. Jessie Chin appointed Internal Auditor.

The AGM was subsequently concluded at 2.10pm.

(The Club transcript of the AGM (when completed) will be

available for members’ inspection at the Admin Offices, by prior request of a minimum 24 hours notice.

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Club Happenings

The Annual Staff Party was held at the Four Points

Sheraton Hotel at Tanjung Bungah, on Monday

23rd May 2016. The theme of the night was

“Masquerade” and the staff looked amazing in

their various styles and costumes. The party began

at 7.30pm with an introductory speech by our Club

President, Mr. Kenny Koay.

With the opening formalities concluded, the

glamorous Organising Committee members set

the mood for the evening with some dancing, after

which they joined with the other staff, to be treated

to a fabulous buffet spread. With the buffet serving

under way, our Master of Ceremonies, Raja Halim,

commenced the evenings programme.

First, the Competition Winners’ Awards were

presented to the following:-

PSC Annual Staff Party 23rd May 2016

The theme of the night was “Masquerade” and the staff looked amazing in their various styles and costumes.

Fishing Competition

Biggest Catch

Mohd Haikal (Champion) from Security Dept.

Most Fish CaughtAryanti from Food & Beverage Dept.

Badminton Competition

Male Singles ChampionTan Choo Heng from Facilities Dept.

Female Singles Champion Adelynn Chong from Admin Dept.

Double ChampionsJamil and Adelynn Chong.

The happiest moments of the evening came when

our MC announced the various Long Service

Awards, which were presented by our Club

President, and went to:-

10-Year Service Awards

Mohd Osman Bin Razali (Housekeeping Staff/Housekeeping Dept.)

Tan Choo Heng(Swim Coach/Facilities Dept.)

20-Year Service Awards

Goh Kim Lean (Receptionist/Admin Dept.)

Krishnaveni (Housekeeping Staff)

Abdul Shukor Bin Bakar (Housekeeping Dept.)

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The presentations were followed by entertaining

staff party games, such as “throwing the paper

the furthest”, and then the Committee and Staff

formed partnerships playing “tying the most

bundles of hair” and “guessing the items in the

boxes”, which all added to the nights fun.

Ms Agnes Tang (Admin. Dept.), won 1st Prize in

the Karaoke, with 2nd Prize going to Mohd Haikal

(Security Dept.) and 3rd Prize to Sharani (F & B Dept.)

Following this, our MC, Raja Halim, requested staff

to take the stage for the “best dressed” parade.

The best dressed winners were Aryanti (Ladies) and

Sathish (Men), both from Admin. Dept.

In the Grand Lucky Price Draw, “Lady Luck” smiled

on Suhaimi Hamid (Security Dept.), who won

the cash 1st Prize of RM1000. Other lucky staff

won prizes in the form of cash and electrical and

electronic items which had been donated by Club

members and suppliers.

This was a most enjoyable event for all. The

Management and Staff would like to thank all

the Club members and suppliers for their kind

contributions and support and making this Annual

Staff Party such a great event.

Club Happenings

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This was a most enjoyable event for all. The Management and Staff would like to thank all the Club members and suppliers for their kind contributions and support and making this Annual Staff Party such a great event.

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Club Happenings

PSC113th AnniversaryMembers’ Night

Theme: “Colours of the Night”

Our Club held the 113th Anniversary Members’ Night on Friday

3rd June 2016 at the Multi Purpose Hall. An attendance

approaching 700 members created an exhilarating social

atmosphere, with the vast majority of members partaking in

the “Colours of the Night” theme.

The event was attended by most of the Committee, including

our President, Mr. Kenny Koay.

The initial cocktail food followed by a wide buffet spread, all

accompanied by wines and spirits and free flow beer, served to enhance the jovial and optimistic mood of the members.

The main entertainment was provided by the “Hearts Desire”

live band, with Ms. Carolyn Ooi acting as MC for the evening.

Additional entertainment was provided by three ladies who

gave four dance performances – “Hawaiian Dance”, “Wild Wild

West”, “Play & Funky” and “A Night On Broadway Dance”.

Members were invited to participate in games such as “Shaking

The Ping Pong Balls” and Trivia based on guessing the names of

songs and movies and correctly answering questions regarding

the history of Penang Swimming Club.

The 1st Prize was won by Mrs. Manfred Wiedenmaier, 2nd Prize

by Madam Valerie Chuah and 3rd Prize by Mr. Tan Cheng Hor.

Other lucky members won bottles of red and white wine, and

celebrations gradually drew to a close at around midnight.

Many thanks to the event organisers, the Club staff and the

prize sponsors.

An attendance approaching 700 members created an exhilarating social atmosphere, with the vast majority of members partaking in the “Colours of the Night” theme.

Club Happenings

The initial cocktail food followed by a wide buffet spread, all accompanied by wines and spirits and free flow beer, served to enhance the jovial and optimistic mood of the members.

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Club Happenings

PSC MESRA RAYA DINNER 2016

Our Penang Swimming Club Mesra Raya Dinner

was held on 22nd July 2016 at the Multi-Purpose

Hall, Level 14. In what is now becoming a traditional

event, thus demonstrating the caring nature of our

Club and its members, and helping bring cheer

to children from Pusat Perlindungan Nasyiatul

Aisyiyah, Pulau Pinang.

In his opening speech, Club President, Mr Kenny

Koay, welcomed invited guests and the 110 Club

members in attendance at this year’s dinner.

Following this came an address by invited Guest of

Honour, YB Zairil Khir Johari, member of Parliament

for Bukit Bendera.

110 Club members in attendance at this year’s Mesra Raya dinner on 22nd July 2016.

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Club Happenings

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We thank Mydin Wholesale Hypermarket Sdn. Bhd. for their sponsorship, and members and staff for their’ cash contributions for the Home.

The attendees were well entertained by the 3-piece “Heart

Desire Band” and Malay cultural dances from “Symphony

Melodies Dancers”. As the entertainment continued a buffet

style dinner of Malay cuisine was available, which included

such dishes as Ayam Masak Merah with Nasi Tomato, Kambing

Kurma, Ketupat, Nasi Himpit and, for dessert, Malay cookies

and kueh delicacies.

When dinner was concluded, there was a break in the music

and dancing to allow for our President, Guest of Honour and

Club Trustee, Dato’ Mahinder Singh Dulku, to present the “Duit

Raya” and Tokens to the children. This, of course, signalled

the approaching end of the function, and as the children left,

the members, also beginning to drift away, could reflect on another event, held by our Club, for the enjoyment of those

less fortunate than ourselves.

We thank Mydin Wholesale Hypermarket Sdn. Bhd. for

their sponsorship, and members and staff for their’ cash

contributions for the Home. Additional thanks to all staff for

the competent and attentive service throughout the evening.

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Swimming News

PASA Awards Ceremony

The PSC Swim Team recently participated in the most popular swim

meet in the Malaysian Swimming Calendar. This was the Second Leg of

the SportExcel/Milo/NSC/ASUM Junior Swimming Circuit.

This meet was held in Shah Alam over the weekend of 28th and 29th

of May 2016. As one of the smaller participating clubs, with only 23

swimmers, PSC achieved 4th position out of 34 nationwide clubs. This

position was obtained from both medal count and overall points gained

by the team.

From this Second Leg, we have 15 swimmers who have qualified for the Grand Final, which will be held in August.

The Head Coach – Tan Choo Heng – has introduced a new concept

of appointing a Team Captain for each meet. This is to enable and

encourage our swimmers to learn responsibility and interdependency

within the team. For Milo 2, our Team Captain was Lee Chia Chern, who

was given the responsibility of doing roll call and getting the team to

work together. Swimming is a unique sport in that swimmers compete

individually and as a team to win points. Every event that each swimmer competes in is important as points are contributed to the overall team

score, depending on the swimmers performance.

Much appreciation to our swimmers, Coaches, parents and committee

for a successful meet – it takes the hard work of many people to ensure

that our swim team continues to enjoy success. At the PASA Awards Ceremony, held on the 19th

of June 2016, Penang Swimming Club was awarded

trophies for the most points accumulated and most

gold medals won, out of all the swimming clubs

in Penang. We also had the following swimmers

awarded the “Best Swimmer in their Age Groups”:

• Yoo Zhi Qian

• Lee Chia Chern

• Clarissa Cheam

• Jesselyn Lim

• Jolene Lim

• Josh Duncan Kung At the 5th Asian Schools Swimming

Championships, held in Palembang,

Indonesia, 24th - 30th May 2016, Elynn Tan won bronze medals in both the 50m

and 100m freestyle. The Asia Swimming

Federation organizes this swim meet

and only the top swimmers from schools

in Asia are eligible to compete.

Congratulations to all our swimmers! Keep

training hard and perfecting the stroke!

With only 23 swimmers, PSC achieved 4th position out of 34 nationwide clubs in the Malaysian Swimming Calendar.

PSC Swim Team Produce 15 Qualifiers for August Grand Final

Asian Schools Swimming Championships

Scuba News

There are any number of good reasons to make the Plane(s)-

Bus-Banca trip to go diving at Malapascua: a lovely island thirty minutes by boat from the northern tip of Cebu in the

Philippines. One reason is, that in the six metre depth, the

rare and diminutive, but richly coloured Mandarinfish put on a nightly cabaret of dances above the coral, so to woo

the favours of the concubines. Another reason is the lovely

underwater coral gardens of Gato Island where White Tipped

Sharks lie resting in caves and Banded Sea Snakes abound.

There is the added attraction of Colggatam Island, looking

the picture-perfect vision of a tropical island, with white sand

and palm trees surrounded by a turquoise sea – whilst, below

this tranquil sea surface lies a “cliff-edge” that plunges far

deeper than we could ever explore. However, the best and

most exciting reason of all, and why we were awakening before

4am, at sea fully kitted before dawn and diving far off-shore

onto a mid-sea underwater shoal. There, to lie quietly in wait

at twenty-five metres depth. Waiting…..for the elusive oceanic Thresher Sharks to return from their overnight feeding. They

came, they stayed: we were elated.

Malapascua Expedition

(CC Ong led an expedition of divers from the PSC SCUBA Section: Margaret Ong, Terry and Daphne Lim, John and Chee Ensor and Keith Futcher. Malapascua Exotic Divers facilitated dive support and provided R&R services - eighteen dives of 20-25 metres were undertaken in 5 1/2 days)

A lovely island thirty minutes by boat from the northern tip of Cebu in the Philippines

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Angling News

The first Onshore Fishing Competition for the new term commenced on the morning of 22nd May. 55 anglers came with

optimism and high expectations for good fishing, following the short break in angling activities, due to the end of the fiscal year. The day began with a calm sea and fine weather.

After an hour, as the tide changed, so did the weather. The sky

turned gloomy and the sea roared with a strong under-current.

For the latter part of the competition, anglers’ lines became

encrusted with baby mussels, as myriads of them drifted

shoreward, distracting the anglers. Many fishing lines became entangled, requiring them to be cut and replaced with new

ones.

Only 7 anglers managed to land a single fish (a record low yield in all the years of competition!)

Therefore, of the 19 prizes available, only 7 were awarded!

An Extraordinary General Meeting was called on 4th June 2016, for amendments to some of the Section Bye-Laws. The

meeting, scheduled to commence at 6.00pm was delayed until

7.00pm due to no quorum. 35 members signed the attendance

register for the EGM, and the required Bye-Law amendments were duly dealt with.

Angling Section AGM

1st Onshore Fishing Competition 55 anglers came with optimism and high expectations for good fishing, following the short break in angling activities, due to the end of the fiscal year.

Only 7 anglers managed to land a single fish. A record low yield in all the years of competition!

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Angling News

This year the ‘Dumpling (Chang in local dialect)

Festival’ fell on 9th June (being the 5th day of

the 5th month of Lunar Calendar). The customary

celebration of this event, by the Angling Section,

took place on Saturday 4th June, and included

a buffet dinner party with karaoke singing. 54

participants were each given a couple of ‘Chang’

to take home.

Dumpling (Chang) Festival

The customary celebration of this event, by the Angling Section, took place on Saturday 4th June, and included a buffet dinner party with karaoke singing.

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Tennis News

This year the 69th Annual Premier Knock-Out Inter-Club Team

Competition was held at the Youth & Sports Complex, near

Batu Uban, opposite USM, Penang. The event took place

over the 23rd & 24th April, with a total number of 9 teams

participating, which was one more than last year.

As experienced last year, there was initial difficulty in getting players to participate in this competitive event. However with

the help of our regular players, we managed to eventually

recruit some match play “rookies” to complete our team. The

team players representing our club consisted of Heng, Alvin

Lee, Jeffrey Peh, Victor Wong, Sunny Ng, Lim Thien Thien, Tan

Chee Keong and Donald Saik.

In the 1st Round we were again drawn against Chinese

Recreation Club – the Tournaments No 1 seeded team. This

was a tough draw, as CRC are a young but experienced team.

It came as no surprise that we lost to them, which resulted in us

being placed in Tier 2.

Heah Swee Lee CupTotal number of 9 teams participating in the 69th Annual Premier Knock-Out Inter-Club Team Competition at the Youth & Sports Complex.

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Tennis News

“ Although our Tennis Team performances this last year have not been all that would be desired, it has however been good exposure for some of the newer and less regular players to feel the competitive edge that accompanies match play.

“

There we up against Penang Sports Club “Black”,

and although we got off to a good start with Alvin &

Sunny winning the first point, we lost the remaining two matches, and therefore our chance to progress to the

“Plate Final”.

Although our Tennis Team performances this last year

have not been all that would be desired, it has however

been good exposure for some of the newer and less

regular players to feel the competitive edge that

accompanies match play. The vow is now, to train harder

for the next year of competition.

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Yoga News

Nyonya Cooking Demo - Otak Otak and Ondeh Ondeh

Full Day Yoga WorkshopThe Full Day Yoga Workshop was held on 21st May

2016 between 7.15 a.m. - 2 .30 p.m.

The programme included Aqua Yoga at 7.15 a.m.

(at the shallow end of the pool) and at 8 a.m. Yoga

On The Beach, lead by Angeline.

At 10.10 a.m. we had Yin Yoga by Anna Yeoh

at MPH 1 plus a talk on Brain Yoga and Breathing

Exercise by Bi Bi, which was followed by nasi lemak

lunch. Despite of the heavy downpour over 40 PSC

members attended, had a great time and requested

the Yoga Committee to organise more Aqua Yoga

and also to continue with Yoga On The Beach.

At 11.00a.m. on 1st May 2016, a demonstration of

Nyonya cooking of Otak Otak and Ondeh Ondeh,

by Dr. Ong Jin Teong, took place at the Marina

Deck, and attracted over 60 Club members.

It was a “hands-on” demonstration. After the demo

the members had the opportunity to sample the

delicious food plus some Yogurt Curry Chicken,

which had been prepared by Karen Thong and her

team. Dr. Ong is the author of “Penang Heritage

Food” and “The Nyonya Heritage Kitchen: The

Utensils and the Receipes”

60 Club members attended a demonstration of Nyonya cooking of Otak Otak and Ondeh Ondeh, by Dr. Ong Jin Teong.

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Yoga News

Yoga Annual General Meeting and Annual Lunch

YOGA PILATES on Sundays from 10.00 -11.30a.m. by Sabrina Chew.

POWER YOGA on Mondays from 7.00 - 8.15p.m. by Evelyn Ho.

YOGA CLASS on Tuesdays from 9.00 - 10.15a.m. by Angeline Teh.

ANANDA MARGA YOGA on Tuesdays from 7.00 to 8.30p.m. by

Mrs. Lim. - traditional yoga.

YOGA CLASS on Wednesdays from 7.00 - 8.15p.m. by Sze Ming.

SIVANANDA YOGA on Thursdays from 9.00 to 10.30a.m. by Bi Bi

– the training focuses on posture, breathing and relaxation

(intermediate level).

YIN YOGA on Fridays from 7.00 to 8.25p.m. by Anna Yeoh. It is a

quiet practice which emphasizes on holding longer time in each

pose while encouraging the entire body to be relax. It is a practice

that brings deep relaxation to the body and mind.

POWER YOGA on Saturdays from 3.00 to 4.15 p.m. by Sam Cheng

- emphasis on strength, flexibility and endurance. Participants are advised to bring their dumb bells and longer stretch band for this class.

Yoga Time Table

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The Yoga Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 22nd May

2016 at 12 p.m. at MPH 2.

During the meeting Leena Wong proposed, and Boey Taik Hin

seconded, that the Yoga Committee for 2015/2016 be retained for

2016-2017.

Convenor: Clara Ooi

Secretary: Karen Thong

Treasurer: Pamela Teh

Committee: Jenny Teh, Yoshiko Tomiyama

and Cheah Lay Eng

(replacing Yeoh Sock Hong,

who due to family commitments,

was unable to continue).

The AGM was followed by a seven course lunch.

Forthcoming Events:

A Visit to A Herbal Garden in Kpg. Kelapang,

Perak. This garden has about 500 herb varieties.

Departure from PSC at 6.30a.m. Lunch at 1 p.m.

Then onto Matang Mangrove Swamp, Charcoal

Kiln at Kampung Sepatang . This is a Club Event

organised by the Yoga Group.

Cost RM80 for PSC members, RM60 for Yoga

members (RM20 subsidised from Yoga Gp Fund).

Registeration is required by 11.7.2016 due to

rental of bus requirements and the advance

booking of entries to various venues.

Baking of Chicken Pie (by Cheah Lay Eng) and

cooking of Onion soup (by Yoshiko Tomiyama)

Date : Sunday 14th August 2016 at 12 p.m.

Venue : PSC Marina Deck.

Registration limited to a Maximum 60. Register

by 7.8.2016 at Level 6 Reception.

Begin Your Journey To A Better Life With Great

Health, Love, Peace And Happiness!

Health is wealth.Yoga for the body and mind!

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Darts News

T.N.C. Totally Surprise our Darters(Especially the Ladies !!!)

Another Away Match, and another early start for our Darters

on Sunday 8th May.

The sometimes scenic, though comparatively short trip to

Taiping, allowed us to arrive in good time for “brunch’, or for

the late risers….breakfast! With everyone having sampled

many of the food court delights and Taiping “specialities”, it

was onward to Taiping New Club (TNC) for our Match.

After driving into TNC Car Park, and surprising “security” with

our early arrival, our Darters disembarked. Those selected to

play took up residence in the Darts Room for much needed

practice, whilst non-players settled in at their’, now customary,

large corner table.

Eventually, the TNC Darters arrived, and after much backslapping and handshaking, the introductory speeches

began.

Having received prior hints from TNC that, being Mother’s Day,

special attention would be given to our female members, PSC

Darts Vice Captain, Michelle, was tasked with the formality of

exchanging mementos with the TNC officials.

Another surprise waiting to greet us, was the fact that TNC

had such a strong line up, that they were able to put two of

their most experienced and capable Darters (Ajit & Mogan)

into their “B” Team….An ominous sign !

The “A” and “B” Team Matches began, and with our usual

aplomb, both our Teams lost the opening Foursome. This was

followed by a break for high tea, and another surprise for our

ladies, being seated at a “Ladies Only” reserved table, with a

Mother’s Day cake as its centre piece.

Following high tea, and the resumption of the Match, it was

good news and bad news. As our “B” Team slid quickly and

inexorably further and further behind, recovery was visible

in the “A” Team. A Choo Singles victory, Choo & K C Kong

Doubles victory, and, most remarkable, from 1 leg down and

some 250 points behind in leg 2, Michelle managed to pull

off a “great escape” and record a 2 – 1 victory. Lady luck (on

Mother’s Day) was on our side…or so we thought! The sting

was in the TNC “tail”, and the last 3 matchups were loaded with

their best Darters. With Michelle, again performing heroics, in

her Doubles pairing with Michael, they managed to gain a

point in a 1 – 2 loss. Piao, in Singles faced the ever improving

and heavy scoring Sarat, and again managed to gain a hard

earned point in a 1 – 2 defeat. The final TNC pairing was their strongest yet, and they delivered the coup de grâce to our

chances by defeating our Doubles pairing of Piao & Tony 2 – 0.

So, a final result of TNC 9 - PSC 8. Close and unlucky, may be the surmised conclusion. However, the fact is, that without

sheer fight and determination by some of our Darters, we could have lost this Match by 10 – 5…..or even worse!

Our “B” team eventually succumbed to a 13 – 4 defeat, without

actually winning a single matchup. Despite this there were

some encouraging signs of improvement in certain players,

which may mean transfer to the “A” Team for our next Match.

An “A” Team that needs a shake up after three successive

defeats !

On behalf of our Darters, I thank our genial, courteous and

obliging hosts at TNC for the warm and comfortable hospitality

that they always afford us. I’m almost tempted to write that

“it’s a pleasure to lose to them”……………but I won’t !!

(Written in remembrance of K C Kong - who, I’m sure, would have wished us to keep things lighthearted & upbeat - he will be much missed)

After driving into TNC Car Park, and surprising “security” with our early arrival, our Darters disembarked.

Having received prior hints from TNC that, being Mother’s Day, special attention would be given to our female members, PSC Darts Vice Captain, Michelle, was tasked with the formality of exchanging mementos with the TNC officials.

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Darts News

The Darts Group 1st Quarterly Competition of the 2016-17

Season was held on Sunday 15th May 2016.

An initial qualifying round took place to reduce the competing

darters to 16 for the subsequent knock out competition.

After 4 knock out rounds, interrupted only by a splendid High

Tea organised by Victoria LaBrooy, the eventual winners and

placings went to:

Our congratulations to them, and our thanks to Admin. Exec.

Ann Tan for acting as photographer for the event.

Men Ladies

Winner Choo Lip Hoe Quah Yean Lee

Runner Up Piao Michelle Chiam3rd Place E. K. Lee Jenny Lee

1st Quarterly Darts Group Competition

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Karaoke News

Karaoke Group “Jungle Party”

Pacific Lounge was transformed into a “jungle clearing” for the bi-monthly Karaoke Group Party on 10th June 2016

Thanks to the efforts of Evelyn Khaw, the Pacific Lounge was transformed into a “jungle clearing” for

the bi-monthly Karaoke Group Party on 10th June

2016. Members were encouraged to come dressed

according to the theme for the Jungle Party. 130

signed up for the Jungle Party but there was no

Tarzan or Jane. Some members sportingly joined in

the “Baby Elephant dance”, led by Mr. H S Lim to

kick off the party.

After fulfilling her commitment to her family, Evelyn is back in the committee. (Welcome ‘home’, Evelyn.)

Upcoming Events:15th July : Penang Swimming Club will be playing host to Penang

Sports Club in the Friendly Interclub Interaction

12th August : Karaoke Group Get Together Party

27th August : Duet & Duo Karaoke Competition

Thanks for your support. See you soon!

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Karaoke News

Annual Dinner & Dance

Flashback:

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Dance Sport News

Dance Sport Group

Fellowship Nite (Sunday, 19th June 2016)

The DanceSport Annual Dinner was re-branded as Fellowship

Nite and held at MPH II. As with previous annual dinners, this

function was free for all members of the DanceSport Group,

the one difference being, that this was a sit-down course

dinner.

About 90 members attended the function which began with

pre-dinner cocktails to break the ice for new members and

allow long standing members to renew old acquaintances.

DanceSport Chairman, Ang Lye Hin, gave a short, but warm,

welcoming speech, during which he introduced the newly

elected DSG Committee Members.

The Group volunteer Dance Coordinators then assumed

centre-stage to recount their experiences in their various

classes, as well as encouraging member’s attendance at such

classes. The Dance Coordinators are:-

• CHAN BOON HONG

• CHOO KEAN HIN• CHUAH LI SIM • IVEE LEE LAI HIANG• MA SHING YUAN• DATIN SRI MABEL TAY SIEW HWEI (representing Margaret Leong-Latin Solo Evening)

• STANLEY FONG KING HUN

Dinner was then served, while a strolling guitarist serenaded

the diners. The mixture of cocktails and camaraderie

generated such high spirits that the level and volume of

conversation increased, requiring the guitarist to equip himself

with a stage microphone. The DanceSport new members

were introduced during dinner, each being presented with a

“welcome token”. This was followed by party games and then

an impromptu singing session, performed by Richard Chung,

and then by Allan Aw, both accompanied by the guitarist.

As this function took place on ‘Father’s Day’, this gave

further cause for celebration. To commemorate, a “man-

size” cake was presented to the ‘fathers’, for a joint cake-

cutting ceremony, accompanied by the hit song from

yesteryear – “Oh My Papa”, which resulted in a sing-a-long

by the members.

This event succeeded due to the attendance of the members

and the organistion by Chairman Ang Lye Hin and the

DanceSport Committee. Members commented that perhaps it

should be considered on a bi-annual basis alternating between

an Annual Dinner and a Fellowship Nite. All good things must

come to an end, and diners went home happy that they had

re-connected with old friends and made new ones; exactly the

objective of the Fellowship Nite.

90 members attended the function which began with pre-dinner cocktails to break the ice for new members and allow long standing members to renew old acquaintances.

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Dance Sport News

As this function took place on ‘Father’s Day’, this gave further cause for celebration.

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Aqua Zumba Sunset Pool Party By The Aerobics Group

Pilates With A Chair Workshop

ZUMBA...... even the word sounds exotic with its

Colombian roots. To those not in the know, Zumba

is a fitness program involving dance and aerobic moves. It’s quite easy to learn so they say, except

for people like me, with my two left feet. Some

moves are really insane! Hands going one side, legs

the other, and you’re moving forward and sideways

simultaneously. And here I am looking around,

everyone in the class is doing the same movements

in tune with the music.........except me..... so sad!

As if it’s not difficult enough already, the ladies wanted to have a class in the pool.....hence Aqua

Zumba was planned and “Zumba’ed” on Saturday

May 14. A group of 35 super fit ladies sashayed into the shallow end of our pool to the accompaniment of

loud Caribbean tunes thumping in the background.

Lisa, our Zumba instructor, was jumping, kicking and

swaying in a fine display of choreography. Oh ya, I forgot to mention, the instructor was at the pool

side on solid ground, and our 35 ladies were chest

deep in the pool, and exercising against the added

resistance from the water. Not so easy, eh!

When I saw the poster, ‘Pilates with Chair’, I thought

‘how tough can it be?’ A chair is for sitting on, so

I’ll sit through the whole session. No problem. And

so, on the 24th of May I went.......like a lamb to the

slaughter!

As I walked into Level One Aerobics Room, it

was like a meeting room minus the usual tables,

with just chairs. So, in exhaustive preparation, I

selected a sturdy chair making sure it wouldn’t fail

under my weight, (a light 82kg), and joined the 30+

participants.

So there I was, sitting comfortably on my sturdy

chair waiting to start, when the instructor called

for us to lay out the mats in front of the chairs.

Apprehension kicked in as I thought ‘something is

just not right..........!’

A group of 35 super fit ladies sashayed into the shallow end of our pool to the accompaniment of loud Caribbean tunes thumping in the background.

Of course some moves, like bending forward and

touching ones toes, were not so enthusiastically

performed by the ladies in the pool. I believe it

had something to do with the “I’ve just had my hair

done” syndrome. Then came the jumping moves,

which had to be the “afraidmyoldswimsuitwillfailme”

syndrome.

Nevertheless, other club members enjoyed the

music and the spectacle being presented! I was

later told, the regular swimmers found they could

swim faster following the beat of the music and

wondered whether music could be provided at the

pool in future..... mmmmmm?

After any exercise the appetite is strong, and the

buffet spread was cleared in record time. First to

go was the salad, quickly followed by the spaghetti.

I managed to “secrete away” 5 mini crème brulee

before it was cleared. As I did not exercise in the

pool, I had to “rationalize” with one lady that the 5

mini cups were only really equal to a normal crème

brulee portion! Hehehehe. Sometimes I amaze

myself with my spontaneity, when it comes to food!

Interested in keeping fit? Then, what better way than to join the Aerobics Group!

(Written by Mr. Boey Taik Hin)

After a few warm up stretches and bends, the

session progressed to the more ‘exhilarating’ moves

including, “planking” from the chair, high kicks while

sitting on the chair, and the killer move of moving

your leg from left to right side while sitting facing

the backrest with both hands doing a salute! Those

ladies with long legs, no problem, but for me, well, a

major problem! Sit-ups and crunches came next; my

mat was soaked with cold sweat!

Some poses seem to defy gravity as we lay sideways

on the seat whilst doing side bends.

After the class, some ladies said it was an interesting

session, and that we should have it on a regular basis!

As for me......I cannot look at a chair without a cold

tingle of fear running down my spine.

(Written by Mr. Boey Taik Hin)

Aerobics News

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Calendar of Events 2016/2017

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Learn to Sail Course (Basic)

Venue:Marina Deck

Time: 2pm-5pm

14SAT SAILING

AUG

3rd Leg Sports Excel Venue:

Cheras KL

14SUN SWIMMING

AUG

High Tea & Darts Group

2nd Quarterly Competition

Venue: Darts Room

Time: 2pm

14SUN DARTS

AUG

31WED CLUB

Children’s Merdeka Party

Venue:Multi-Purpose Hall,

Level 14

Time: 11am-1pm

AUG

21SUN YOGA

Cooking DemoVenue:

Marina Deck

Time: 12noon-3pm

AUG

27SAT KARAOKE

Duet & Duo Competition

Venue:Pacific Lounge Time: 7.30pm

AUG

Health TalkVenue:MPH II

Time: 4pm-6pm

03SAT YOGA

SEPT

Mooncake & Lantern Festival

Venue:Seafront

Time: 7.30pm

10SAT CLUB

SEPT

Merdeka Boat Trip

Venue:To be advised

Time: 8am-5pm

10SAT SAILING

SEPT

Day Fishing Competition

Venue: Behind

Snake Temple / Beach Front

Time: 9am-12noon

18SUN ANGLING

SEPT

Annual Karaoke Closed (Heats)

Venue:Pacific Lounge Time: 7.30pm

24SAT KARAOKE

SEPT

Tripartite NiteVenue:

Kuala Lumpur

24SAT DANCE

SEPT

Calendar of Events

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Library News

The Bread Baker’s

Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Breadby Peter Reinhart, Ron Manville

The Liar by Nora Roberts

The Color Kittensby Margaret Wise Brown

Stars of Fortuneby Nora Roberts

Golden Sonby Pierce Brown

Frozen: Anna & Elsa: Babysitting the Troll Tots

by Disney Book Group

As Big as a Whale (Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins)

by Andrea Posner-Sanchez

Frozen: Anna & Elsa’s Winter’s End Festivalby Disney Book Group

Frozen: Anna & Elsa: Childhood Times

by Disney Book Group

Frozen: Anna & Elsa: Across the Sea

by Disney Book Group

Sofia the First: Sofia the Second

by Andrea Posner-Sanchez

Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummiesby Woody Leonhard

The world is just a book away

The English Spyby Daniel Silva

Alone in the Darkby Karen Rose

Better Than Perfectby Melissa Kantor

Shhhh!!!....Can

Airport Talk?by Hafsah Ali

The Modern Girl’s Guide to Life

by Jane Buckingham

The Enemy Insideby Steve Martini

Undercover Jihadi Brideby Anna Erelle

Always the Bridesmaidby Lindsey Kelk

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Library News

The White Roseby Amy Ewing

Demon Roadby Derek Landy

A Kim Jong-Il Productionby Paul Fischer

The Sword of Shannaraby Terry Brooks

The Complete Guide to Digital Photography

by Michael Freeman

Atlas of Cursed Places: A Travel Guide to Dangerous and Frightful Destinations

by Olivier Le Carrer

The Sword of Shannara

by Terry Brooks

Zootopia Big Golden Book

by Bill Scollon

Spark Joyby Marine Kondo

RM +

RM +

3

F&B Highlights

MOCKTAIL

COCKTAILPINACOLADA

GINGER BREEZE

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OPERATION HOURS OF ALL 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.

Breakfast 7:00am - 10:00am

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

Lunch 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

7:00pm - 12 midnight (Mon - Thu)7:00pm - 1:00am (Fri)

5:00pm - 2:00am (Sat & PH Eves)5:00pm - 12:00 midnight (Sun, PHs)

Fun PubContemporary Pub offering live band music on

Fri/Sat evenings & Sun afternoons.

Next to Main Club House

5:00pm – 1:00am (Sun - Fri)5:00pm – 2:00am (Sat & PH Eves)

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

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

KEDAH Royal Kedah Golf ClubPum Pong, 05250 Alor Setar, Kedah 04-7319405 04-7318288 royalkedahclub@gmail.com

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

KUALA LUMPUR

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

Royal Commonwealth Society4, Jalan Birah, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur 03-20944089 03-20933722 info@thercs.org / http://www.rcs.org.my

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

The Raintree of Kuala LumpurJalan Desa Pandan, Adj. to 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 Sungai Ujong Club2A, Jalan Dato’ Kelana Ma’amor, Negeri Sembilan, 70700 Seremban, 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 Club144, Jalan Kelab Renang, Off Jalan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, 31350, Perak 05-2544176 05-2416519 ipswcl@gmail.com

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

The New Club/Taiping New ClubNo. 1, Jalan Kelab Baru, 34000 Taiping, Perak (P O Box 42) 05-8073935 05-8070287 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 SandakanJalan Buli Sim Sim, P O Box No. 476, 90705 Sandakan, Sabah 089-212518 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 kyctaru1@streamyx.com / www.kinabaluyachtclub.com

SARAWAK The Sarawak ClubJalan Taman Budaya, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia 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 061(0)3-99448888 0061(0)3-99448844 clubmembership@racv.com.au / https://www.racv.com.au

BRUNEI Panaga ClubE5, Simpang 464, Jalan Utara, Seria KB3534, Negeri Brunei, Darussalam 673 3372265 673 3333607 info@panagaclub.com / 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 / www.royalbruneiyachtclub.com

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

rsvp@universitycluboftoronto.com / www.universitycluboftoronto.com

CHINA Kowloon Cricket Club10, Cox’s Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong 852 34737000 852 23111432 adm@kcc.org.hk / www.kcc.org.hk

Ladies’ Recreation Club10, Old Peak Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong 852 31993500 852 28401478 inquiries@lrc.com.hk / www.lrc.com.hk

Hong Kong Football Club3, Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong 852 28309500 852 28825040

https://www.hkfc.co.hk/contact-us / frontdesk@hkfc.com.hk / www.hkfc.com.hk

INDIA Jodhpur GymkhanaShikargarh, Jodhpur 342011, Rajasthan India (00) 91 291 2511390 (00) 91 291 2511489

jodhpurgymkhana@rediffmail.com/ www.jodhpurgymkhanaclub.com

Royal Bombay Yacht ClubChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai, 400 001 India (00) 91 22 22021880 (00) 91 22 22021014 rbycmail@vsnl.net / http://rbyc.co.in

JAPAN Kobe Club4-15-1, Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0002, Japan 078 2412588 078 2918054 kobeclub@office.email.ne.jp / www.kobeclub.org

SINGAPORE SIA Group Sports Club726, Upper Changi Road, East Singapore 486046 0065-62148168 0065-62140650 enquiries@siasportsclub.sg / www.siasportsclub.sg

Singapore Swimming Club45, Tanjong Rhu Road, Singapore 436899 0065-63423600 0065-63444476 enquiry@sswimclub.org.sg / www.sswimclub.org.sg

Singapore Cricket ClubConnaught Drive, Singapore, 179681 0065-63389271 0065-63370119 scc@scc.org.sg / http://scc.org.sg

The Tanglin Club5, Stevens Road, Singapore 257814 0065-66220555 0065-67332391 reservations@tanglin-club.org.sg / www.tanglinclub.org.sg

Hollandse Club22, Camden Park, Singapore 299814 0065-64645225 0065-64686272 reception@hollandseclub.org.sg / www.hollandseclub.org.sg

Singapore Recreation ClubB Connaught Drive, Singapore 179682 0065-63389367 0065-63396563 recep.mship@src.org.sg / www.src.org.sg

SRI LANKA Colombo ClubTaj, Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka 0094 (0) 112-324218 0094 (0) 112-324219 colomboclub@sltnet.lk / www.colomboclub.lk

THAILAND (Bangkok)

The British Club (Bangkok)189, Suriwongse Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand 66-0-2234 0247 66-0-22351560

info@britishclubbangkok.org / www.britishclubbangkok.org

Chiang Mai Gymkhana Club349, Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Chang Mai, 50000 Thailand 0066 053 241035 0066 053 247352

gymkhanagolfclub@gmail.com / www.chiengmaigymkhana.com

UNITED KINGDOM

The Royal Northern & University Club9, Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YE, Scotland 01224 593292 01224 571082 secretary@rnuc.org.uk / www.rnuc@org.uk

Carlton Club69, St. James’s Street, London, SW1A, 1PJ 0044 (0)20 74931164 0044 (0)20 74954090 reservations@carltonclub.co.uk / www.carltonclub.co.uk

The Royal Scots Club29-31, Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE, Scotland 0044 (0)131 5564270 0044 (0)131 5583769 info@royalscotsclub.com / www.royalscotsclub.com

City University Club50 Cornhill, London EC3V, 3PD 0044 (0)20 76268571 0044 (0)20 76268572

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

USA The Columbia Club121, Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA 317 7671361 317 2258710 frontdeskres@columbia-club.org / www.columbia-club.org

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

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Formed in 1865, and established in its current

premises in the District of Claymore in 1866, this

is one of Singapore’s oldest and prominent social

clubs. The name “Tanglin” possibly originates from

the Saraca (Tanglin) Tree, and to mark the 125th

anniversary, a Tanglin Tree was planted in the Club

grounds.

Historically, a centre of social life for successful

Europeans in Singapore, with a Club ballroom that,

in the 1930’s, boasted the reputation of the finest dance floor on the island.

During WW2, and before the fall of Singapore,

the Club was used as a convalescent post for the

Malayan Armed Service and an evacuee centre.

The Japanese occupation caused it to be used

temporarily as a Japanese Officers club.

Remember to take your “Introduction Card” – available from PSC admin/reception – and to contact the Club in advance to make your reservation, be it food and/or accommodation.

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PSC Affiliated Clubs: THE TANGLIN CLUB – SINGAPORE

In the 150+ years since it was established by “forty good men

and true”, The Tanglin Club has grown into a truly multinational

club with over 7000 members covering over 40 nationalities.

This Club has a deserved reputation of prestige and quality

with excellent facilities. Synonymous with The Annual Tanglin

Ball, squash and tennis, the Club also offers “something for

everybody” from Balut to Snooker, from banquet functions in

the Raffles Room to intimate dining in the Tavern & Fireplace, in an atmosphere of relaxation, grace and charm.

The Tanglin Club website is well worth a visit, and this may very

well convince you to spend some time at this Club, when you

next visit Singapore.

Always remember to take your “Introduction Card” – available

from PSC admin/reception – and to contact the Club in advance

to make your reservation, be it food and/or accommodation.

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