Magazine Jul to Aug 2017

3 Our Aquatics team recently attended a clinic with South African former Olympic Gold medalist and world champion, Roland Schoeman. Hosted by the Singapore Swim Association, the clinic focused on training techniques for competitive swimming.

2 Our Senior Director of Facilities & Security, Tang Teck Wah, was re-elected as Chair of the Claymore Cluster Safety & Security Watch Group this year. In this capacity, he facilitates quarterly meetings with over 30 Facility Managers and security personnel from commercial buildings within walking distance of The Club. These meetings, during which security ideas, developments, and joint evacuations are shared and planned, ensures our Club is kept well-apprised of security and safety updates and procedures. Staff News

5 Since May 12, 2017, organizations globally have suffered from data compromises as a result of the WannaCry ransomware attack. As part of our Club’s software and data security measures, our IT team has upgraded our backup software from a 16- to a 40-cycle system (that will allow for the recalling of files up to 1.5 months back), as well as undertaken a further backup of all PCs. All staff are also reminded to adhere to cyber security measures and policies. have recently participated in a 3-day Occupational First-Aid, CPR & AED Training course. This highlights our commitment across all levels/ designations of staff to our core value, Safety. Over 100 of our staff are now first-aid/ CPR-qualified. 4 16 of our full-time and 6 part-time staff

1 For the safety of all Members, we’ve recently installed a customized hand rail and added floor signages at the stairs leading to and from the restrooms at The 2 nd Floor. What’s New

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THE AMERICAN CLUB JUL / AUG 2017