Magazine Nov-Dec 2018

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Kristen Graff president@amclub.org.sg VICE PRESIDENT Kenneth Fagan vicepresident@amclub.org.sg

CLUB'S MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGER Devin Otto Kimble ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Patricia Au

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Vijayakumar Raj (Vijay) SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Tan Lee Lee SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & SECURITY Tang Teck Wah SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CLUB SERVICES Su-Ann Khor SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Angie Ng DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE Malik Riley DIRECTOR OF FITNESS & LEISURE Randy Simon DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Sara Madera ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF IT VP Chai EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF Paul Ng DUTY MANAGERS Anthony, Palani & Ronald MAGAZINE MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER / DATA PROTECTION OFFICER Jacklyn Ong jacklyno@amclub.org.sg MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE Constance Yeo constancey@amclub.org.sg SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / MAGAZINE DESIGNER Geraldine Soh geraldines@amclub.org.sg

SECRETARY Neil Goldwax secretary@amclub.org.sg TREASURER Rahul Arora treasurer@amclub.org.sg

GENERAL COMMITTEE

Aaron Kim Amitava Guharoy Ashok K. Lalwani Beng Bak Low Dana Hvide Lindsay Fipp Ngiam Siew Wei Peter Proft Phua Swee Leng Richard Hartung

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE Stephanie Nash

AMERICAN EMBASSY REPRESENTATIVE Lt Col Howard Eyth

AMERICAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE Susan Studebaker-Rutledge

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE Sandra Johnson

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sarah Lau

ADVERTISING Tel: (65) 6739-4388 / Fax: (65) 6737-2963 / info@amclub.org.sg

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CONTENTS ISSUE 157 | NOV / DEC 2018

01 FROM THE PRESIDENT 02 FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER 03 NEWS Niche Group Lucky Draw Winners Annual Staff Fund A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Members! Annual General Meeting 2018 New Logo Launch 70 th Birthday Bash TAC70 Craft Beer Sustainability at The Club A Real Paige Turner Meet Our Tennis Director Backyard BBQ Party Redevelopment Updates 19 FESTIVE SEASON AT THE CLUB Festive Operating Hours Thanksgiving

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Christmas New Year Festive Catalog 32 ART SCENE The Garden 35 MEMBERSHIP Niche Group Program Reciprocal Clubs

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40 TRAVEL Scott Dunn Villas 44 YOUTH Winter Camp Lessons for Life 47 LIBRARY A Literary Evening Book Club Kids' Activities Story Time 50 SPA November & December Promotions Guest Therapists 51 AQUATICS 54 RANT & RAVE 55 HOLIDAY RECIPE

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Members,

The Club’s Annual General Meeting will be taking place on November 14, and I encourage all eligible Members to vote. Your vote counts and matters to the future of The Club. We have several Member proposed resolutions that have been tabled, as well as six seats on the General Committee up for election. The Club will post AGM and balloting information by October 30, so please be on the lookout for those. I’d like to say it has been a true pleasure serving as Club President over the past year and a half, and I hope to be re-elected to provide continuity at this vital time in The Club’s history. I have met many of you in the hallways, at events and in the new spaces, and I feel very proud to be part of this community and what we’re building for the future. From my family to yours, I wish you a wonderful festive season filled with love, laughter and blessings. May your 2019 shine bright!

Season’s greetings! It’s hard to believe the end of the year is nearly here, school vacations are almost upon us, and we’re preparing to welcome 2019. The past year has been a whirlwind of activity at The Club; a year certainly not without its challenges but one I believe we should be proud of given what we’ve achieved together. Our year began as we welcomed our new General Manager, Devin Kimble, to the team. Devin was selected by a Member-led search committee that narrowed hundreds of applicants down to the three most suitable candidates. In my role as Club President, I was happy to sit on this committee as a non-voting observer to see Members and staff come to a consensus and recommend the best candidate to the General Committee. We recently celebrated Devin’s six-month anniversary at The Club, and with 20+ years of food and beverage experience in Asia, we are fortunate to have him during this time. As 2018 progressed, newly constructed outlets began opening – first Central and sên Spa, followed by the pool and finally, Grillhouse. Although we are still working on the pool area, Member usage across these outlets has been strong. Our fantastic Aquatics team has a record number of swimming lesson participants. The staff continue to work on finessing the new areas, and we are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated team at The Club. Over the summer, we began working on our top ten list of pool area improvements as identified by Members. These improvements are a combined effort of volunteer Members, management, and the redevelopment consultants. As of this writing, we are focusing on solutions for rain coverage and pool deck drainage. Both of these issues should be completed within the next month. By the time this letter is published, construction on the Union Bar, The Galbraith Ballroom, Bowling Alley and B1 bathrooms will be finished. The spaces look fantastic, and I can’t wait for Members to experience them! These spaces will relieve pass-through traffic on the pool deck, as we’ll have a new set of elevators and alternate routes to reach the Scotts Road building. Opening dates will be announced soon.

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Dear Members,

Happy Holidays! I hope you and your family are enjoying the run-up to the festive season and will have the opportunity to spend some well-deserved time together. We have a full calendar of festive events lined up so you can celebrate the year end stress-free, keep the little ones busy, and relish every moment of the season. As I write this, we are nearing completion of our TOP 2A spaces: the Union Bar, The Galbraith Ballroom, Bowling Alley, and B2 bathrooms. We are looking forward to opening these outlets in the coming days and I hope you’ll take the chance to come see and test them out. We were conscious of not taking over these spaces from the contractor until they were “operationally fit for use”. This was a learning for our team after the pool opening, when we took handover upon “practical completion.” Although these are industry terms, the bottom line is that we did not take over the TOP 2A spaces until most of the defects were fixed; consultants, Member volunteers, and senior management went through the areas to check for potential problems and ensure these spaces can be launched without need for closure to troubleshoot operational issues. This process allows us to unveil all three outlets with significantly fewer defects compared to the pools, spa, and temporary gym. As with any project of this size, opening spaces is a process that takes time. We know there will be changes that need to be made once we get Members into the outlets and see the reality of operations and usage patterns. We ask you to respectfully submit your feedback about potential areas of improvement via redevelopment@amclub.org.sg for consolidation and consideration. Each piece of feedback is read and circulated among our redevelopment team. Issues identified as defects are added to a list for action by the consultant team.

Please know that your feedback is important to us and it is captured; however, fixing defects is a process that happens over several months. That means that seemingly small fixes can take weeks to repair. We know that at times this can cause frustration within our community, but it is the reality of a project of this size and scope. Contractually, our construction team has one year after the full completion of the project to fix all defects, and fixing issues on our own or via a third party can negatively impact our warranties and service agreements. We appreciate your patience with this. After the completion and opening of the TOP 2A outlets, we will be focusing our efforts on The Quad, our new youth space. We do not have an opening date at this point, but as soon as we have something definitive, we will share it with membership. Our youngest Members will be able to enjoy a two-story play space with all types of activities – a tree house, Lego wall, two-level Wallhola climbing structure, magnetic wall machine, screening room, arcade games and so much more. We are excited to get you into the new space! The opening of all these outlets will greatly expand our usable space again; something we are all grateful for. I speak for our entire team when I say thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition; it means a lot to us. Our Annual General Meeting is just around the corner on November 14 – I encourage you to attend and vote in this election.

Season’s greetings from all of us at The Club, and wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season!

Devin

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Niche Group Lucky Draw

Congrats to our Niche Group lucky draw winners and thank you to all who have taken part in our monthly draws! More amazing prizes are up for grabs throughout the year.

NEWS

August – Nicole Bell 5-Night Surabaya-North Bali Cruise onboard Genting Dream for 2 in a Balcony Stateroom worth $3,700

September – Mrs John Wong 3-Night Aqua Mekong Family Cruise worth $9,560

Annual Staff Fund Here at The Club, we pride ourselves on the great service we deliver year round. Integral to this trait are the 350 full- and part-time staff who work tirelessly day in and out to elevate your membership experience.

With Chinese New Year just round the corner, the perfect opportunity presents itself for Members to show their appreciation to our team members, via our Annual Staff Holiday Fund.

You would have received a letter on the staff Fund with your October statement, with a standard deduction of $150. Your contribution will be distributed to all front line and back-of-house support teams in recognition of their hard work and service rendered throughout the year. There is no further action on your part should you wish to contribute the standard amount, which will be reflected in your December 2018 statement. If you’d like to contribute a larger amount or opt out of the program, simply return the completed letter to our Concierge or by post. Alternatively, you may contact Dian (dianr@amclub.or.sg / 6737-3490) or Vanessa (vanessal@amclub.org.sg / 6739-4390) before December 15, 2018.

For those intending to contribute, thank you for your generosity and for investing in our great team.

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A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Members! Benjamin & Andrea Abbate Jonathan Boyd & Louise Barclay Melindah Bush Shawn Balakrishnan Chan Boon Kheng Roger Carillo & Katiuska Moran Binayak & Ira Dutta Rakesh & Urbi Julka Khong Yew Cheong & Koh Geok Mui Erik & Margaret Lindhjem Jonathan & Marian Main Amy & Andrew McBride Ong Sek Hian Harvey & Jazmin Pinder Subashini Pulendran & Vince Grillo Jessica Quance Patrick Rona Zoe Zhang Joshua David Robinson Fabio Vieira Scott Matthew Hamilton Nikita Puri Michelle Bhatia Frederic Barnaud Tom and Rebecca Brandau Katrina Bens Mazen Kurdy & Sonja Prokopec Joseph Rudolph Kubizniak Casey & Kristen Kelly Srinivas & Sukumari Koneru Lee Mun Liong Madhulika Sachdeva Gigi Scott Ashley Simpson Brent & Kathryn Uitermarkt Sunita Virmani Kam Nijar Sam & Julia Kim Rosanne Model

Annual General Meeting 2018

The Club’s Annual General Meeting will take place on November 14, and is a platform for voting Members to elect six Members onto the General Committee for a two-year tenure, review The Club’s audited accounts for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, as well as vote on and discuss any other business properly presented. All Members (voting and non-voting) are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, November 14 The Galbraith Ballroom Registration begins at 7:00 p.m. Meeting commences at 7:30 p.m. sharp Refreshments will be provided

Regina Prendes Ashley Simpson Sophie Vo

Eligible voting Members are reminded to cast your votes online or via absentee ballot by November 13, 7:30 p.m., or in person at the AGM.

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New Logo Launch Thank you to all who joined in our new logo launch activities over the weekend of September 28-30!

NEWS

We have updated our logo to reflect The Club's renewal and transformation as it undergoes redevelopment. The refreshed logo retains attributes from our previous logos. • The eagle remains a focal point to stay true to our core American identity • Its left-turned head and downward-curving wings denote goodwill and harmony • Its stylized motif embodies strength, confidence and dignity • The shield on the eagle’s chest bears the TAC monogram – a reference used by our Members and staff to represent The Club externally – making it an ownable mark that is unique to our club • The logo’s design embodies the 4 attributes of our brand persona, which were identified by our Branding Committee as: Bold, Inclusive, Vibrant and Positive • Our brand mark is now simplified so that it can be reproduced more easily and consistently on Club collateral and merchandise – a key way in which we spread brand awareness

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New logo merchandise will be available for purchase at The Club soon. Stay tuned for updates!

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70 th Birthday Bash The Club celebrated its Big 70 th with a bang – and for a good cause – over the weekend of September 7–9! Thanks to our Member’s support, we raised over $13,500 for the Staff EAGLE Fund through our Tennis Exhibition & Tournament, Swimathon, live auction and more.

NEWS

Be on the lookout for more activities and treats throughout the year to continue our 70 th celebration!

EAGLE Fund, short for Emergency Access Grant for Club Employees, is a Member-driven initiative established to raise funds for staff who might be faced with some extraordinary need for additional funds (e.g. financial aid for natural disasters, fire, serious / sudden illness etc.).

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TAC70 CRAFT BEER Turning 70 is a milestone, and we are celebrating our birthday all year long with special treats, promotions, events, and…our very own American Club craft beer! After months of research and hard work – tasting mug after mug of delicious beer is very hard work – our 70 th birthday craft beer is finally ready. Devin, our General Manager, wanted to create a special American Beer to celebrate The Club’s 70 th birthday and suggested a “Steam Beer”, originating in the West Coast of America. “Steam” was a nickname for beer brewed under primitive conditions and without modern refrigeration. While the origin of the name remains shrouded in mystery, it is likely related to the original practice of fermenting beer on San Francisco’s rooftops in a cool climate. The foggy night air naturally cooled the fermenting beer, creating steam off the warm open pans. In keeping with this can-do and innovative spirit of early Americans, lager yeast, which in Europe would have fermented in colder ambient temperature, is fermented at warmer San Francisco’s ale yeast temperature. This explains the interesting flavor profile of our beer and the malty and hoppy characteristics. On top of these distinct flavors, Members also may be able to pick out the estery fruity flavors that come from the fermentation process.

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This is our gift to all beer lovers – born in USA and proudly made in Singapore by The American Club.

About TAC70 Craft Beer A blend of pale and caramel malts is used in making the wort. The hops used are Pacific Jade, Cascade, Chinook, Centennial and Amarillo. The yeast is special, California Common yeast, derived from the world famous Anchor Steam beer of San Francisco.

This exclusive craft beer will be available for a limited time only at selected dining outlets. Stay tuned for more information and have a beery good time!

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SUSTAINABILITY AT THE CLUB

We all play a vital part in driving sustainability for the environment, and The Club is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. We’ve received numerous callouts from Members to switch to more sustainable practices, and a plan was quickly put in place by the Sustainability Working Group. We have been rolling out several initiatives gradually since October. Eco-Digester The culinary and housekeeping teams have introduced an eco-waste management system to reduce the total tonnage of waste produced by The Club. Previously, food waste and general waste were not separated and disposed of together. The storage of waste not only attracts vermin, but utilizes large plastic trash bags on a regular basis. With the Eco-Digester, food waste is segregated from general waste, and the former is then recycled. The Eco-Digester uses a combination of bacteria to decompose food waste. After two weeks, the end product of the decomposition process is grey water that will undergo further treatment, and eventually be safely discharged into the site grease trap piping. Sustainable Barramundi The Club has specially sourced locally grown, sea-farmed barramundi from Kühlbarra, Singapore's sole sustainable barramundi farmers. These non-GMO fish are reared in large, open sea-cages and transported directly from the farm to The Club. Sustainable fishing not only produces healthy fish stocks but also betters the coastal environment. Look out for delicious creations by our chefs!

Did you know? Central and Grillhouse have switched to paper straws!

The Club will be rolling out more sustainability initiatives as new outlets come online…keep your eyes peeled!

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A REAL PAIGE TURNER

NEWS

Our Tuesday night was made extra special as Club Member and newly-minted author Paige Parker launched her book to Members on October 23. From being held at gunpoint in Angola to teaching a spontaneous aerobics class to a group of women in Saudi Arabia, Paige delighted the crowd with anecdotes and video footages from her epic Guinness World Record trip with then-fiancé Jim Rogers. Jim’s account of the trip, Adventure Capitalist , was written almost immediately after the trip, but why was Paige’s side of the story only published 10 years after? With two daughters, a move across the Pacific to our sunny shores and a host of philanthropic work under her belt, it’s a wonder Paige gets anything else done. But the multi-hyphenated woman wanted to show daughter Happy her side of the story – her relationship with her family, her growth from a Southern American belle to a woman of the world, and how the 3-year round-the-world trip changed her irrevocably. Thankfully, writing was the only constant when Paige was on the road, and the sharpness of those memories helped to keep the trip fresh in her mind even a decade later. Paige’s tale of self-discovery is humorous, uplifting, and serves to inspire everyone to step out of their comfort zones. While investment mogul and husband Jim Rogers has made a name for himself around the world, it is Paige – board member of UN Women, gemologist, loyal supporter of the local arts and now a published author – we have our eye on. Don’t Call Me Mrs Rogers: Love, Loathing and Our Epic Drive Around the World by Paige Parker “Paige’s unparalleled confidence, forthrightness and generosity reach right into the hearts of all who know her. Wisdom so insightful, prose so simply beautiful, her memoir will leave every reader with indelible memories.” – Lynn Yeow-de Vito, co-founder of Loop PR and Sassy Mama Singapore “Paige did what all of us secretly want to do: go on an amazing adventure of self-discovery…yet we should all be so brave, to reach outside our comfort zones, to experience, to dream, to be curious and most importantly, to be open to people and situations.” – Georgette Tan, president of the Singapore Committee for UN Women BEST SELLER Non-Fiction Top 10 at Kinokuniya

Don’t Call Me Mrs Rogers: Love, Loathing & Our Epic Drive Around the World is available at all major bookstores.

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STAFF FEATURE

MEET OUR TENNIS DIRECTOR Our Tennis community is an active and tight-knit bunch and Tennis Director Tomas Biernacki has been helming this sporting group of players since he joined The Club in 2016. Under his leadership, the tennis program was revamped to focus on more high intensity group clinics, tennis socials and events. Members rave about Tomas on a regular basis, and participation for tennis events and classes soared in recent years. His dedication and hard work was not in vain, as he was recently awarded Peter Burwash International (PBI)’s “Professional of the Year” award – do congratulate Tomas on his well- deserved win when you see him around The Club!

What is PBI’s “Professional of the Year” award? PBI is an international association recognized for its world-class tennis teaching program. Held in June at the scenic Bio Hotel Stanglwirt Resort & Spa in Austria, PBI’s annual meeting saw tennis leaders all over the world congregate for an educational week to network, catch up with news in the industry, attend seminars and collaborate with each other on a gamut of coaching topics and skills. The “Professional of the Year” award recognizes individuals who have effected real change, initiated new programs and ideas and contributed to the growth and excellent reputation of PBI. The winner is personally selected by Peter Burwash (Founder) and René Zondag (CEO). What are some of the obstacles you had to overcome to achieve this award? The award is usually given to professionals that have been with PBI for a minimum of 3 years. In PBI's 43 years of history, only 4 professionals attained this award twice. I am the first professional in PBI’s history to receive this award with only less than 2 years with the organization. I had big shoes to fill when previous Tennis Director Manuel Miletic left The Club, but the new initiatives and programs proved to be a hit with Members. Since my arrival in Singapore, I have established a solid network with the local tennis community, and this has resulted in several new opportunities for PBI. What are some of the tennis offerings Members can look forward to next year? I will continue to improve tennis operations and services to Members – we recently started taking bookings via the JOGA app, which really streamlined the whole booking process. Members can easily check their class schedules, and updates are posted immediately if socials or events are cancelled due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for more information!

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Claymore Entrance Updates

The Claymore Entrance design was created together with the input of the Design Review Committee (now Project Stakeholder Group), staff, management, Member volunteers, the architects, and the interior design team. Key Design Priorities These were the identified key priorities when designing the Claymore entrance.

Large enough canopy to keep people dry in most conditions

Ramp wide enough for strollers or wheelchairs

REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES

The new Claymore Entrance incorporates several design features: Seating under the awning for those waiting for taxis or pick ups Blend in with the look and feel of the Club exterior The five trees outside on Claymore Road will remain as per a directive from the National Parks Board. For that reason, one of the trees will grow through a space cut out of the canopy. The canopy is a permanent feature made out of steel and heat strengthened, tempered glass. The canopy extends out until the end of the planter boxes. It is not able to extend over the sidewalk per government mandate, as that is public land and would limit the turning radius of large vehicles. Bench seating has been incorporated into the planter boxes, as many people previously used these for seating. There is a gradual ramp on the right side of the staircase. The ramp is wide enough to accommodate a stroller or wheelchair. It is lined by two railings for those who need support while walking. The entrance to the ramp faces the guardhouse area, so that it provides easy access from the carpark. There is also a ramp entrance from the taxi area, so you can enter directly from Claymore Hill. The taxi stand will remain in its old location when the Claymore Entrance opens. The entrance and exit to the carpark will also remain the same. There will be a fire engine hardstanding to the left of the canopy when you're facing the Club. The hardstanding is a government requirement and will be incorporated into the landscape.

Final Claymore Entrance Design The above is the Claymore Entrance design that was reviewed by the Project Stakeholder Committee and was approved by the Project Control Group and the General Committee. This is the design that is being built.

Claymore Entrance Construction

Canopy being installed

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THE QUAD

Y O U T H S U R V E Y R E S U L T S

Thank you to the 174 families who submitted 228 survey forms as part of our Youth Survey over the summer. After consolidating all the feedback, we passed it on to our Youth and Family Committee (Y&F Committee) for the their consideration and action. Keep reading to find how we’ll be implementing your feedback into level B1 (for ages 6 & above) of The Quad.

EDUCATIONAL PLAY

This area will include the Lego wall and a Lego table as well as the imagination playground (building blocks) and the magnetic wall machine. We had several Members write in comments regarding the safety of the marble machine, so the Y&F Committee has decided to source a new type of machine that will use a magnetic wall and possibly ping pong balls with similar capabilities. The Committee has added an additional Magnetic chalk wall for kids to doodle.

GAMING Gaming was the area where Membership was most divided on the outcome. We had many write-in comments both for and against gaming. The majority of the comments broke down over age, with those who have younger children (5 and under and 6-8 years old) voting against screen time / gaming and those who were older (9 years or older) or who had older siblings voting in favor of screens / gaming. The Y&F Committee is conscious of offering balance to the entire Membership. The gaming area is in the older children’s space on Level B1 and is not accessible for children under 6 without parental supervision. This area will contain 4 PC gaming units, 2 Nintendo Switch units, 2 PS4 units, and 5 arcade machines—Basketball, Mario Kart, and 4-player Pac Man. One additional arcade machine is being sourced by the Committee, as the Transformers game that was originally proposed in the survey received significantly less votes than the others. Children will be able to play games based on the game’s age recommendation. As in our existing youth space, all of our existing games, as well as the new arcade games, will be chargeable. EVERGREEN GAMES Our evergreen games received the highest number of votes out of all our offerings. We’ll be including foosball, air hockey, ping pong, and a selection of board games here. The major area of Member feedback for this space was to ensure that the equipment the Club purchased was of good quality. Our Y&F Committee went to test out equipment personally to ensure our standards are met. Members also wrote in a number of suggestions for board games. The Committee is consolidating this information and will purchase the top ten most requested games for the space.

Our Y&F Committee Members Testing New Equipment for The Quad

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REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES

Progress Shots OF THE QUAD

Reception

Views of walholla from Basement 1

Lego Wall / Corner

Ceiling Light Treament

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PC Room

Screening room / PS4 room

Ceiling Treatment

View from B1 Quad to L1 Toddler Quad Toilet

Toddler Quad Play Spaces

Toddler Quad Tree House Set up

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‘tis the season to bemerry...

We’re gearing up for the year-end celebrations with a trove of festive offerings for all in the family! Join us in the revelry and be the first to see our newly launched Ballroom as we welcome the holidays American Club-style.

FESTIVE SEASON

Looking for festive ornaments or yuletide gifts? Check out our Festive Catalogue on page 26.

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Festive Operating Hours

Christmas Eve Monday, December 24

Closure at 8:00 p.m. Union Bar

Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25

The Club opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m. Last food orders will be taken at 2:30 p.m. Last Youth and Fitness & Leisure classes will commence at 3:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Monday, December 31

Closure at 8:00 p.m. Union Bar

Closure at 1:00 a.m. The 2 nd Floor

New Year’s Day Tuesday, January 1

The Club opens at 10:00 a.m.

*The Membership and Travel Desks are closed on public holidays *Information is correct at time of printing *Outlets not listed above will keep to normal operating hours

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FESTIVE SEASON

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Lights Party It’s a cultural collision at our joint Deepavali and Thanksgiving party for kids!

Set Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Adult Member: $99 | Adult Guest: $109 Child (under 12 years) Member: $49 | Guest: $59 The 2 nd Floor dress code applies A la carte menu is not available during Set Dinner For more information or reservations, please drop by the Concierge, call 6737-3411, or email concierge@amclub.org.sg.

Sunday, November 11 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Member Child: $10 | Guest Child: $15

For children aged 5 years and above Registration starts at 10:15 a.m. For more information or to register, please email youth@amclub.org.sg. Thanksgiving Feast Give thanks and bond with loved ones over this quintessential American holiday. Delight in a splendid Thanksgiving feast featuring classic favorites – juicy roast turkey, tasty stuffing and freshly baked apple pies.

The Galbraith Ballroom Buffet Dinner

1st Seating: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 2nd Seating: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Adult Member: $49.95 | Adult Guest: $59.95 Child (under 12 years) Member: $24.95 | Guest: $30.95

Child (under 5 years): $9:95 Child (under 3 years): Free

Thursday, November 22

The 2 nd Floor Set Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Adult Member: $60 | Adult Guest: $70 Child (under 12 years) Member: $25 | Guest: $35

Buffet Dinner is inclusive of coffee, tea & free-flow soft drinks & juices Reservations required; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies For more information or reservations, please drop by the Concierge, call 6737-3411, or email concierge@amclub.org.sg.

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CHRISTMAS

Tree Lighting Evening Have yourself a merry little Christmas, complete with enchanting carols and a visit with Santa at our annual ceremony! Witness our dazzling Christmas tree light up, sip on eggnog and tuck into freshly baked cookies, and convey your wishes to Santa Claus.

Thursday, November 29 The Galbraith Ballroom 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Members-only, complimentary event

Gingerbread House Workshop Indulge in good ol’ Christmas craft with the kids and watch your dream candy house come to life! Saturday, December 1: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 18: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Galbraith Ballroom Member: $65 I Guest: $75 Additional accompanying adult: $18 Additional child (under 12 years): Complimentary Member and guest rates include 1 Gingerbread house kit for 1 adult and 1 child; kit not included for additional accompanying adult or child Reservations required; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies For more information or reservations, please drop by the Concierge, call 6737-3411, or email concierge@amclub.org.sg. Kids’ Christmas Party It may be summer in Singapore, but our Youth Team has transformed The Zone into a winter wonderland for a magical Christmas party! Have a toasty Christmas and ring in yuletide joy at our funtastic celebration. You’ll even go home with a surprise gift...if you’ve been good this year! December 8 & 9 The Zone 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Children 6 years and under; parent-accompanied event) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Children 7 years and above; drop-off event)

Member Child: $35 | Guest Child: $40 Member Adult: $12 | Guest Adult: $17

For more information or to register, please email youth@amclub.org.sg.

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FESTIVE SEASON

Santa Meet & Greet Ho, ho, ho! Santa’s paying a visit to The Club and wants to know if you’ve been naughty or nice! Get up close with Father Christmas before he flies back to the North Pole.

December 11–13 The Commons, Thinkspace 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Complimentary Youth Express

Christmas isn’t complete without a ride on our Youth Express! Take a trip around Singapore in our open top bus and be mesmerized by twinkling Christmas lights, then delight in fantastic light installations at Gardens by the Bay before heading back to The Club.

Friday, December 14 Meeting Point: Lobby 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Member Adult & Child: $45 Guest Adult & Child: $50

Parent-accompanied event Registration is compulsory; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies For more information or to register, please email youth@amclub.org.sg.

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Christmas Dining Relish in a hearty Christmas feast American Club-style! Dig into succulent baked ham, beautifully-roasted turkey, a spread of festive accompaniments and decadent dessert.

Tuesday, December 25

The 2 nd Floor Buffet Brunch

1st Seating: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 2nd Seating: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Adult Member: $69.95 | Adult Guest: $79.95

Monday, December 24

Child (6 to 11 years) Member: $34.95 | Guest: $40.95 Child (under 5 years): $9:95 | Child (under 3 years): Free

The 2 nd Floor Set Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Adult Member: $60 | Adult Guest: $70 Child (under 12 years) Member: $25 | Guest: $35 Set Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Adult Member: $99 | Adult Guest: $109 Child (under 12 years) Member: $49 | Guest: $59

The Galbraith Ballroom Buffet Brunch

1st Seating: 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2nd Seating: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Adult Member: $49.95 | Adult Guest: $59.95

Child (under 12 years) Member: $24.95 | Guest: $30.95 Child (under 5 years): $9:95 | Child (under 3 years): Free

The Galbraith Ballroom Buffet Dinner

The 2 nd Floor dress code applies for Set Lunch, Set Dinner and Buffet Brunch A la carte menu is not available during Buffet Brunch and Set Dinner at The 2 nd Floor Buffet Brunch and Dinner at the Galbraith Ballroom is inclusive of coffee, tea & free-flow soft drinks & juices Reservations required; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies For more information or reservations, please drop by the Concierge, call 6737-3411, or email concierge@amclub.org.sg.

1st Seating: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 2nd Seating: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Adult Member: $49.95 | Adult Guest: $59.95

Child (under 12 years) Member: $24.95 | Guest: $30.95 Child (under 5 years): $9:95 | Child (under 3 years): Free

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NEW YEAR

New Year’s Eve Bid adieu to 2018 and welcome the brand new year with a fabulous dinner, fantastic company and tons of good cheer!

Monday, December 31

Family NYE Dinner – Early enough for the little ones to join in the festivities! The 2 nd Floor 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Last order: 6:30 p.m.) Adult Member: $88 | Adult Guest: $98 Child Member / Guest: $38 Gala Dinner – Just for the grown-ups, dance to live music and party the night away as we countdown to 2019! The 2 nd Floor 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Adult Member: $128 | Adult Guest: $148

Premium wine pairing options available; a la carte menu is not available Reservations required; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies The 2nd Floor dress code applies For reservations, please call The 2nd Floor at 6739-4329 or email 2ndfloor@amclub.org.sg.

Times Square Lunch It may already be 2019 in Singapore, but the countdown continues in the states! Prepare to usher in the new year (again) when the clock strikes 12 noon.

Tuesday, January 1 The Galbraith Ballroom 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Stay tuned for more information.

Hosting a private New Year’s party? Plan a memorable countdown party with friends and loved ones right here at The Club! Sit back, relax and look glamorous while we do the heavy lifting – literally! Our event planners and chefs will curate a one-of-a-kind party to suit your whims and fancies at our new Galbraith Ballroom or Union Bar – from masquerade soirees to fun costume parties, let our experts handle the stress while you party the night away.

Contact the catering team at 6739-4394/417/387 or email catering@amclub.org.sg for more information.

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Festive Catalog

The season of giving is upon us! Drop by The Club and find your Christmas gift inspiration with our range of festive hampers, Christmas trees, exquisite wines and luxurious spa gift sets – perfect for gifting to friends and family.

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GIFT SETS BY AVEDA

FESTIVE SEASON

INVATI ADVANCED™ SCALP REVITALIZER DUO PACK | $189 (U.P. $236)

A GIFT OF REFRESHING AND CALMING | $90 (U.P. $113) Rosemary Mint Shampoo is a weightless and instant refreshing cleanse for fine to normal hair, while Shampure™ Shampoo is a gentle cleanse for all hair types with aroma blended from 25 pure flower and plant essences.

A GIFT OF SOFT AND STRONG HAIR | $90 (U.P. $113) Pamper your tresses with Damage Remedy™ Intensive Restructuring Treatment to strengthen damaged hair, and use Dry Remedy™ Daily Moisturizing Oil on hair ends for shiny, healthy hair.

Invigorate the scalp with patented bio-fermented Ayurvedic herb blend which includes Ginseng, certified organic turmeric and amla.

GIFT SETS BY KERSTIN FLORIAN

PROPER NUTRITION | $198 (U.P. $286) Reinvigorate your skin with this handy travel gift set comprising Correcting Serum C+ Infusion, Correcting Multi-Vitamin Day Crème SPF30, and Rejuvenating Spirulina Masque.

PEACE OF MIND | $180 (U.P. $210) Stop to smell the roses – or in this case, bitter orange blossoms, and melt away day-to-day stress with the iconic Rehydrating Neroli aromatherapy water. Gift set includes Organic Anti-stress Face Oil and Organic Calm Mind essential oils.

CARE OF FACE AND BODY | $168 (U.P. $218)

Enjoy a cozy spa experience in the comfort of your home with this gift set, comprising Clarifying BerryPlus Repair Serum, Fub Balm and Lavender Body Spray.

GIFT SETS BY SPARITUAL

Purchase $200 worth of retail products* at sên Spa and receive $25 worth of treatment vouchers! Niche Group Members enjoy $30 worth of treatment vouchers. *Excludes jewelry; not valid for items on offer; not valid in conjunction with other retail promotions.

SPARITUAL HANDS AND FEET TRIO | $135 (U.P. $180) Erase the evidence of time and enjoy baby smooth skin with SPARITUAL’s Handprint Hand Salve, Handprint Hand Serum and Sole Mate Foot Balm.

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SÊN SPA LOYALTY PACKAGE For this festive season only, purchase any sên Loyalty Package and enjoy an additional 5% bonus credits* on top of regular bonus credits! Our prepaid Loyalty Packages make our spa services more affordable for all in the family.

Tier

Payable Credits

Regular Bonus Credits Festive Bonus Credits Total Credits

Bronze

500

25

25 50

550

Silver Gold

1,000 2,000

100 300 700

1,150 2,400 4,375 6,500

100 175 250

Platinum 3,500 Titanium 5,000

1,250

*Limited to 1 package per Member; festive bonus credits are offered in treatment vouchers; terms & conditions apply

For more information, call 6739-4449 or email spa@amclub.org.sg.

FESTIVE BOUNTY HAMPERS Available at HOME

A ROUND OF APPLAUSE | $139 Santa Margherita Prosecco, Club-made Festive Cookies, Club-made Festive Fruit Cake, Shortbread, Pasta Farfalloni, Papa Alfredo Tomato Sauce, Twinnings English Breakfast Tea, Fruit Garden Jam, Ferrero Rocher Chocolate & Candy Canes

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WINTER SPLENDOR | $229 Laurent Perrier Champagne, Club-made Festive Cookies, Club-made Festive Fruit Cake, Shortbread, SPA Ginger Tea Jar, Always Fresh Olives, Ferrero Rocher Chocolate & Candy Canes

DELIGHTFULLY DECADENT | $299 Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay 2015, Club-made Festive Cookies, Club-made Festive Fruit Cake, Pasta Farfalloni, Papa Alfredo Tomato Sauce, Always Fresh Olives, Acado Olive Oil, Shortbread, Tea & Biscuit, Spinelli Coffee Beans, Twinnings English Breakfast Tea, Ferrero Rocher Chocolate & Candy Canes

Items in hampers are subject to change without prior notice

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WHITE & ROSÉ SILENI CELLAR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND | $30 This Sauvignon Blanc contains classic gooseberry, passion fruit and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is clean and fresh with citrus flavors and lingering acidity. MIRAVAL ROSÉ 2016, PROVENCE, FRANCE | $39 A beautiful aromatic expression with hints of fresh fruit and spring flowers, refreshing acidity, great minerality and a saline finish. DOMAINE BERNARD DEFAIX 2016, CHABLIS, FRANCE | $42 This lovely Chablis has a nose of greengage, oyster shell and an understated honeyed richness. There is beautiful liveliness and vibrancy in the mouth; crisp and 100% clas- sic, true-to-type Chablis. SCOTT FAMILY ESTATE CHARDONNAY MONTEREY 2013, ARROYO SECO, USA | $48 This wine has opulent aromas and rich flavors of dried

RED DOMAINE FAIVELEY PINOT NOIR 2015, BOURGOGNE, FRANCE | $36

Bright and fruity with strawberry and orange-peel aromas that follow through to a medium body, bright acidity and clean finish.

YALUMBA PATCHWORK SHIRAZ 2014, BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA | $39

This full-bodied Shiraz gives off warm aromatics of dark cherry, dried herbs, licorice and dark chocolate. The fruit persists through the finish, joined by hints of herbs.

EDMEADES ZINFANDEL 2014, MENDOCINO COUNTY, USA | $53

An intense, medium-bodied wine with vibrant aromas of blackberry, black cherry and currants. Firm tannins and bright acidity, hints of smoke, vanilla bean and pie crust accentuate a long finish. NAPA CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015, NAPA VALLEY, USA | $55 This Cabernet Sauvignon showcases elegant and concentrated aromas of blackberry, blackcurrants, herbs and cocoa. Full-bodied with a strong mouth feel and approachable tannins.

apricot, tangerine and delicious golden apples. On the palate – crisp acidity, a full mouth-feel and a long, silky finish.

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CHRISTMAS TREES Available at HOME • Poinsettia • Mini Christmas Tree

• Noble Fir (5–6 ft) • Noble Fir (6–7 ft) • Noble Fir (7–8 ft) • Noble Fir (8–9 ft) • Fresh Wreath with décor

FESTIVE SEASON

Hosting a Christmas feast? Roast turkey orders are available from these suppliers: Marriott Hotel Hazel Tarzona Tel: +65 6831-4708 / +65 8286-8571 Email: hazel.tarzona@marriotthotels.com Redmart.com Christmas shop is available from November 15, 2018 We look forward to bringing back our perennial favorite Club-made turkeys to Members, post completion of redevelopment.

SPARKLING SANTA MARGHERITA PROSECCO EXTRA DRY NV, ITALY | $29 This sparkling wine touts attractive floral notes of peach and acacia blossom alongside delicate scents of reinette apples, all expressed with great elegance. POL ROGER BRUT NV, FRANCE | $65 A beautifully gold straw, yellow hue and fine bubbles. A bouquet of floral and fruity aromas, ripe and thirst- quenching on the palate with a superb taste of brioche. BILLECART-SALMON ROSÉ BRUT NV, FRANCE | $95 This pale-pink is stylish, crisp and relatively dry. Full of wild strawberry and citrus, it is lively, bright and lightly perfumed. The texture exudes a touch of tannins as well as delicate minerality. LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL BRUT 2009, FRANCE | $240 Incredible richness and elegance are the hallmarks of this cuvee. It is perfectly balanced with a fine mousse, and shines for its class and purity.

ART SCENE

The Garden

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NICHE GROUP PROGRAM The American Club Niche Group Program was started 16 years ago and comprises the VIP, 10K, 15K and Elite categories, which recognize Members either for membership tenure or spending loyalty. This program has grown from strength to strength and niche Members now make up close to 50% of The Club’s total membership. The niche group program is our way of showing how much we value and appreciate your membership at The Club. It is a great way to enhance your Club experience and get the most out of your membership. Each niche group category brings its own recognition and rewards and these range from annual gifts to special parties, early registration for key Club events, discounts and promotions, as well as ad hoc treats like invitations to tour US Navy ships on stopover in Singapore or special discounts off birthday and anniversary celebrations at The Club.

MEMBERSHIP

QUALIFYING CRITERIA VIP Membership tenure >= 25 years 10K Spending* from $10,000 to $14,999 15K Spending* from $15,000 to $19,999 Elite Spending* >= $20,000 or VIP Members with spending >= $10,000

*Based on cumulative calendar year spending, excluding monthly dues and reciprocal club spending. Your year-to-date spending is printed at the bottom of your monthly statement of account.

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PROGRAM BENEFITS Our VIP, Elite, 15K and 10K categories accord exclusive promotions, discounts and privileges to Members all year round, with benefits increasing with each niche group tier reached.

VIP • Welcome gift of $200 (4 x $50) dining vouchers • Invitation to yearly VIP party • Dining privileges of up to 40% at F&B outlets • Up to 20% off treatments at sên Spa

• 10% off dry cleaning and laundry services at Essentials • Waiver of charge for membership card replacement • Special rates for selected Club events • Ad hoc privileges for wine events and festive takeaway, etc. • Birthday privileges during birthday month, along with complimentary 1lb chocolate cake ELITE • Welcome gift of $250 (5 x $50) dining vouchers and $150 (3 x $50) sên Spa vouchers • Invitation to 2 yearly Elite parties • Dining privileges of up to 40% at F&B outlets • Up to 20% off treatments at sên Spa • 10% off dry cleaning and laundry services at Essentials • Waiver of charge for membership card replacement • Special rates for selected Club events • Ad hoc privileges for wine events and festive takeaway, etc. • $50 off at The 2 nd Floor during birthday month, along with complimentary 1lb chocolate cake • Free parking for up to 2 cars (worth $475) • Wedding anniversary privilege – enjoy $100 off dining at The 2 nd Floor • Annual welcome gift

15K • Welcome gift of $200 (4 x $50) dining vouchers • Invitation to yearly 15K party • Dining privileges of up to 25% at F&B outlets • Up to 15% off treatments at sên Spa

• 10% off dry cleaning and laundry services at Essentials • Waiver of charge for membership card replacement • Special rates for selected Club events • Ad hoc privileges for wine events and festive takeaway, etc. • $40 off at The 2 nd Floor during birthday month, along with complimentary 1lb chocolate cake • Free parking for 1 car (worth $125)

10K • Invitation to yearly 10K party • Dining privileges of up to 25% at F&B outlets • Up to 15% off treatments at sên Spa

• 10% off dry cleaning and laundry services at Essentials • Waiver of charge for membership card replacement • Special rates for selected Club events • Ad hoc privileges for wine events and festive takeaway, etc. • $25 off at The 2 nd Floor during birthday month, along with complimentary 1lb chocolate cake

NICHE GROUP AUTO RE-QUALIFICATION All Niche Group Members that have qualified for the program at the end of calendar years 2015 to 2018 will be automatically re-qualified to their respective niche group status and continue to enjoy all privileges until December 31, 2019. This is our way of thanking our Members for their tremendous support to The Club during the redevelopment period.

For additional information on our niche group program, please contact our Membership Manager at membership@amclub.org.sg.

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RECIPROCAL CLUBS

THE SARAWAK CLUB Situated atop one of the highest points in the heart of Kuching City, The Sarawak Club is reputedly among the oldest private membership clubs in Malaysia. Established in 1876 to serve the entertainment and recreational needs of officers who ruled the state, the Club today has more than 3,000 members delighting in its excellent service and prestige. With 5 dining outlets including the cosy Badger Bar, contemporary Hornbill Karaoke Lounge and casual Mainhall Cafeteria as well as multiple sports facilities, The Sarawak Club is the premier social club for Kuching City’s business, professional and civil service community. Entry to club membership is by invitation or member referral only.

THE SARAWAK CLUB Jalan Taman Budaya 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Tel: 082-242299 Email: info@sarawakclub.com Website: www.sarawakclub.com

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