The American Club Magazine - Fall 2021

On Eagl e ’ s Wings

Fal l 2021

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CONTACT US ADVERTISING Tel: 6739-4388 info@amclub.org.sg AQUATICS Tel: 6739-4450 aquatics@amclub.org.sg CENTRAL Tel: 6739-4359 central@amclub.org.sg CONCIERGE Tel: 6737-3411 concierge@amclub.org.sg ESSENTIALS2GO! Tel: 6739-4324 essentials2go@amclub.org.sg GRILLHOUSE Tel: 6739-4357 grillhouse@amclub.org.sg SPORTS COUNTER Tel: 6739-4312 sportscounter@amclub.org.sg MEMBERSHIP Tel: 6739-4360 membership@amclub.org.sg SÊN SPA Tel: 6739-4449 spa@amclub.org.sg TAC2GO! Tel: 6739-4435 tac2go@amclub.org.sg THE 2 ND FLOOR Tel: 6739-4329 2ndfloor@amclub.org.sg THE BOWLING ALLEY Tel: 6739-4392 bowling@amclub.org.sg THE GALBRAITH BALLROOM Tel: 6739-4322 catering@amclub.org.sg THE GOURMET PANTRY Tel: 6739-4344 gourmetpantry@amclub.org.sg meetings@amclub.org.sg THE QUAD POOLSIDE Tel: 6739-4432 youth@amclub.org.sg THE QUAD Tel: 6739-4444 youth@amclub.org.sg TRADEWINDS Tel: 6739-4361 tradewinds@amclub.org.sg UNION BAR Tel: 6739-4340 unionbar@amclub.org.sg THINKSPACE Tel: 6739-4478

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

CLUB MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGER Rick Coate SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Angie Ng DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE Dan Durkin DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Jon Lim ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CLUB SERVICES EleenYap ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Nerang Mohammad ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FITNESS & LEISURE Mark James ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Elle Ng ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES Julie Zul ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Rachel Ang F&B OPERATIONS MANAGER Duxbury Low DUTY MANAGERS Anthony Pabalan Palani Tharmalingam Ronald Ho MAGAZINE ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Victoria Lim ASSISTANT MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Chloe Tan SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Geraldine Soh GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Cherrie Chew Shanis Lin MEMBER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER Adeline Koh

PRESIDENT Nasir A Kausar president@amclub.org.sg VICE PRESIDENT Landy Eng vicepresident@amclub.org.sg SECRETARY Marcella Sullivan secretary@amclub.org.sg TREASURER Wayne Farmer treasurer@amclub.org.sg GENERAL COMMITTEE Alex Elkies Alex Zecha Jill Morgenroth Neetu Mirchandani Ngiam SiewWei Peter Proft Rahul Arora

AMERICANWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE Linda Schindler US EMBASSY REPRESENTATIVE Lt Col Douglas Krugman THE AMERICAN CLUB SINGAPORE 10 Claymore Hill. Singapore 229573 Tel: 6737-341 info@amclub.org.sg Please note that this email is accessed on weekdays during office hours only. For enquiries on weekends, please email concierge@amclub.org.sg.

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AQUATICS SUB COMMITTEE CHAIR Benjamin Stewar t Lia Teismann Megan Bretting Sharon Pinto

FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Alex Elkies VICE CHAIR Ann Marie Regal

LIBRARY SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Jane Sperling Eunice Cheung Kam Nijar Kathy Brundage Shirley Kim MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR Landy Eng VICE CHAIR Alisha Barnes Andrew Kochar Dale Summerville Eleanor Chan Gerrianne Richards

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Jay Jobanputra Mathew Welch Peter Brian Wood Rahul Arora Stephen Finch Tay Soo Seng Thomas Wu Wayne Farmer

SPORTS & RECREATION COMMITTEE CHAIR Marcella Sullivan Benjamin Stewar t Harvey Glick SQUASH SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Harvey Glick VICE CHAIR David Nishball

Virginia Cheuk Yasmin Ghale

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR Neetu Mirchandani Amy Talwar

Abesh Ghale Amina Islam Nitesh Gupta Sunil Mehta

FINE ART SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Emma Cherian Gerrianne Richards Henny Scott Laura Yung GYM SUBCOMMITTEE Charles (Chuck) Shriner HEAL SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Tessa Pang Brian Schwender Jenny Setnicker Judy Chang Matthew Dear th Nasir Kausar Riyana Vikram Rupani HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIR Ngiam Siew Wei Andrea J Wong-Monteiro Jill Morgenroth Victoria Worsdale INVESTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Ann Marie Regal Alan Goodyear Ashok Kumar Greg Tanner Corinne Petras Kate McFarlane Todd Chang

Anni Tankhiwale Elizabeth Wir tz Jen Trounson Lora Wilkinson Mark Garlinghouse COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIR Nasir Kausar Alex Elkies

Lim Chiwen Marlene Han Peter Succoso Thomas Wu

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE (SPC) CHAIR Wayne Farmer VICE CHAIR Alan Goodyear VICE CHAIR Mark Garlinghouse

REDEVELOPMENT CLOSE-OUT TASK FORCE CHAIR Alex Elkies Paul Gagnon

Alex Elkies Landy Eng Marcella Sullivan Nasir Kausar Neetu Mirchandani Ngiam Siew Wei SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP CHAIR Steve Kim Richard Har tung

Jill Morgenroth Wayne Farmer

Stephen Finch Tay Soo Seng

CONSTITUTION REVIEW GROUP CHAIR Wayne Farmer Alana Triscott Marcella Sullivan Mark Garlinghouse William Egan

RULES COMMITTEE CHAIR Marcella Sullivan James McFarlane Kam Nijar Michael Buchholz

Nara Nahm William Egan

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE CHAIR Alex Zecha Charles (Chuck) Shriner Kelli Nardis (Alternate)

TENNIS SUBCOMMITTEE

SOCIAL & DINING COMMITTEE CHAIR Nasir Kausar VICE CHAIR Tessa Pang Arish Khajotia

Bill Cornwell Kristina Raber Nasir Kausar Lauren Ullman Peter Min Rodrigo Floro Jr Sonja Prokopec

Lora Wilkinson Marcella Sullivan Patrick Hyde Paul Gagnon

Dennis Mak Joseph Chen Kim Eng Mohan Mulani Ngiam Siew Wei Rajesh Narasimhan Rober t Hecker Ted Toth Veesheen Yuen

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Nasir Kausar VICE PRESIDENT Landy Eng SECRETARY Marcella Sullivan TREASURER Wayne Farmer

YOUTH & FAMILY COMMITTEE CHAIR Neetu Mirchandani Corinne Petras Judy Chang

Klaus Duss Steve Sun Todd Morakis

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CONTENTS #170 Aug-Sep-Oct | 2021 Spot light 17 56 Years And Counting: Tracing The History Of Singapore's National Day 21 Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival In Singapore 25 A 10KWalk In A Park

Introducing UNCORKED by The American Club, a wine club created for Members of our Club. Connect with fellow aficionados within The Club community and sweeten your experience with The Club’s signature wine programs and extensive range of wine labels. Members will be entitled to attractive promotions, complimentary gifts and priority booking benefits for wine-related events and products offered by The Club.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE: $120.00

PERKS OF JOINING UNCORKED

•Welcome Gift • 5% off regular priced wines • Includes wines by the bottle at The 2 nd Floor • Applicable in conjunction with niche group discounts and privileges • 10% off wine accessories • Access to monthly live and vir tual wine, spirits, or beer tastings • Exclusive early entrance to PremiumWine Tasting and Affair of the Vine • One complimentary bottle of champagne on your bir thday month • Priority booking for wine dinners at The 2 nd Floor Vinum celebramus!

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AT A GLANCE Events and Programs happening at The Club

Bi-weekly Virtual Wine Tasting Join our bi-weekly Vir tual Wine Tasting for a night of vino tips, featuring wine makers who will walk us through their wines. Each session will include a bottle of a featured wine and specially curated nibbles to complement the wine. August 1 – 22 National Day Visor Craft Contest Pick up a visor from The Kids’ Library for our National DayVisor Craft Contest and stand a chance to win Quad Tokens wor th $20. Submit your entry to Thinkspace by August 22. There will be one winner per category (4-5 years old; 6-8 years old; 9-11 years old). August 14 Virtual Resin Art Platter Workshop Spruce up your home effor tlessly with our Resin Ar t Platter Workshop. Get hands-on guidance on how to handle the ar tist torch and create beautiful effects on your resin piece. August 17 Bundle Dye Silk Scarf Workshop Step into the world of natural dyes with Autumn, the creative director and founder of With Autumn. In this workshop, you will learn the beauty of botanical colors, and how easy it is to dye-it-yourself – you don’t need a large space and multiple tools.

August 18 Get Cooking with Chef Dan: Back-To-School Edition Holidays are over, time to head back to school and the dorm life. And if this is your first time living alone, fret not, we’ve got you covered with a simple nutritious 3-course meatless menu (by Chef Dan Durkin) that you can whip up

with just an air-fryer. August 20

Art Launch with Patrick Bezalel Gallery Exclusively for The American Club, Patrick will present his two latest resin ar t series where he combines fluid resin with acrylic and oil painting.The central theme of Patrick’s ar t is to perfect beauty and to inspire love, joy and peace for all. August 21 Grow Your Own Superfood Unleash your green fingers and learn how to grow your very own microgreens. Together with UrbanSproutz, you will glean tips on how to harvest and use microgreens. August 26 HEAL: The Breathing Method Join Master Yogi and Breathing Therapist, Caroline Gamble on a journey to greater balance and wellbeing through breathing therapy.

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AT A GLANCE Events and Programs happening at The Club

September 6 – 10 September Holiday Camp If you’d like your kids to spend a meaningful September Holiday, sign them up for our September Holiday Camp. From spor ts, ar t to science experiments, there is always a skill to learn. September 13 Art Launch with Dawn Kwan Dawn Kwan unveils her 9th Major Solo Ar t Exhibition "FERVENT FLOW": an oeuvre of works revealing her earnest, passionate and contemplative flow that deeply connects herself with the paint, canvas and her body.

October 11 – 15 Fall Camp (2 – 4 years old) It’s playtime! From music, water sessions to toddlers gymnastics, our little campers will develop basic fundamentals, language skills and gross motor skills in no time. Get ready to have a splashing good time. October 11 – 22 Fall Camp (5 – 9 years old) Our Fall Camp emphasizes activities like Capoeira, Basketball, Zumba andWater Polo. Our camp also offers plenty of oppor tunity for crafty campers such as Ar ts & Crafts, Tote bag Painting and Balloon Sculpting! It’s the perfect chance for kids to get the wiggles out! October 11 - 22 Fall Break Partner Camp (7 – 12 years old) CAMP CHALLENGE Sentosa is nestled in a tranquil par t of Sentosa Island by Tanjong Beach Club.Your little tykes will get to enjoy a slew of outdoor adventure learning, such as team work.

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PROMOTIONS Get more bang for your buck with our promotions

sên Spa August/September/October Treat yourself to these fabulous spa promotions: Bamboo Massage at $168 (U.P. $210); book any hair color services and enjoy 20% off Botanical Repair Scalp, Hair or Hair and Scalp treatment; enjoy a Weekly Essentials Manicure at $25 (U.P. $31) with booking of Weekly Essential Pedicure. Terms & Conditions apply.

Union Bar August

Meatless Beef Rendang Tacos $18; Beef Cabbage Soup $8; Roasted Pork with Sambal Chili Sauce $12; Otah Otah Sandwich $16; Nasi Lemak Pizza $18; Lamb Curry with Prata $17; Ondeh Ondeh Cake with Gula Melaka Sauce $8; Smash Cocktail $12 Tradewinds August Wok-fried Carrot Cake $10; Chicken Satay Pizza $18; Boston Clam Chowder $9; Wok-fried Singapore Chili Prawns with Broccoli & Jasmine Rice $22; Spicy Asian Pork Ribs with Fries & Salad $22; Butter Mackerel Machi Masala with Biryani Rice, Papadum & Cucumber Yogur t $20; California Salad $15; Ondeh Ondeh Cake with Gula Melaka Sauce $8; Majulah Milkshake $9; Bandung Grass Jelly $6; Singapore Sling $12

Central August

Garlic Knot Bread with Salmon & Bonito Flakes, Seaweed, Cucumber & Wasabi Mayonnaise $11; “Orh Nee”Cake $40 (Whole) / $5.80 (Slice); Gado Gado Salad $8; Vanilla Bean Frappuccino $6.80 Grillhouse August Singapore Chili Crab with Mantou $12; Crispy Chicken Rice Sliders $18; Ahi Tuna Poke Tacos with Mango Salsa $19; Grilled Stingray with Sambal & Cincalok $19; Thai Grilled Beef Salad $19; Honey Sriracha Glazed Tofu Vegan Bowl $11; Guacamole Kueh Pie Tee Shell with Laksa Prawn $15; Chendol Milkshake $9 The 2 nd Floor August Otak Otak Tuna Tar tare with Avocado Salsa $20; Crispy Soft Shell Crab with Chili Crab Meat Sauce $20; Grilled Halibut Fillet & Squid with Sambal Chili $56; Grilled Maine Lobster & Tiger Prawns $56; Chicken Rice Cocktail $15

TAC2Go! Weekly Bundles

When hunger beckons, let our all-time favourites Weekly Bundle be in your list. From the well-loved American –Chinese cuisine, Thai Cuisine, Tomahawk Tuesday To-Go and to an all new Sheet-Pan Dinner menus. Our bundles are good for 4-6 persons. Order from http:// orderamclub.org.sg

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PROMOTIONS Get more bang for your buck with our promotions

Tradewinds September

Grillhouse September

German Chicken Fricassee $17; Honey Bavarian BBQ Pork Rib $22 (only available from September 18 – October 4); Flammkuchen Pizza $20; German Sausages with Barley Soup $8;Wok-fried Mongolian Beef with Jasmine Rice $19; Grilled Assor ted Sausages $34; Chicken Vindaloo with Biryani Rice $18; German Cucumber Salad $10; Black Forest Cake with Cherry Compote & Chocolate Shaving $8; Tutti Fruitti Milkshake $9; Mr Blue $12; Meine HelleWeisse $11; Meine Original $11 Central September Swiss Potato Gratin, Chicken Ham, Fried Egg, Tomatoes & Mayonnaise Open Faced Sandwich $8; Black Forest Cake $40 (Whole) / $5.80 (Slice); Black Bean & Tomatoes Salad $3.80 (S) / $4.50 (M) / $6.50 (L); Iced Raspberry Tea $6.80

Oktoberfest Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Ragout Sauce $17; Mac & Cheese with Braised Pulled Shor t Ribs $14 (only available from September 18 – October 4); U.S.Wagyu Gourmet Burger $26; Buffalo ChickenTacos $16; Bratwurst, Buckwurst & Nurnberger Sausage with Sauerkraut, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, German Mustard, Mesclun Greens & Red Wine Sauce $18; Seared Barramundi Salad with Yuzu Wasabi Dressing $22; Vegan Tofu Korean Wrap $15; Szechuan Mala Pork Pizza $23; Ranch Water $10 The 2 nd Floor September Half Shell Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche & House Cured King Salmon $25; Crispy Scallop with Yam & Tiger Prawn Coated with Almond Flakes $25; Pan-Seared Yellowfin Tuna Fillet with Shishito Pepper Purée $49; Mala-style Poached Red Snapper Fillet $39;White Negroni $15

Union Bar September

Crispy Pork Knuckle $38; Chicago Style Double Dog $16 (only available from September 18 – October 4); Sausage Soup $8; Grilled Sausage with Sauerkraut & German Mustard $14; Cajun Tilapia Po Boy Sandwich $16; Smoked Salmon Pizza $18; Indian-style Sloppy Joes $18; Mixed Berries Crumble Tar t with Raspberry Coulis $8; Show me the Monkey $12; SGBC Golden Ale $12

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Union Bar October

Central October

The Blackened Barramundi $16; Pulled Pork Poutine $12 (only available on October 11); Beef & Barley Soup $8; Sliced Sirloin Steak with Sea Salt $XX; Tuna Melt Sandwich $16; Canadian Pizza $18; Hariyali Salmon Tikka $16; Black Forest Cake $8; Bloody Sour Fizz $11; Meine Helle Weisse $10; Meine Original $10

Halloween Cake (only available from October 27 – 31) $40 (whole); Panini with Shredded Chicken, Candied Jalapeno, Lettuce & Mayonnaise $8; Marou Flourless Chocolate Cheese Cake $50 (Whole) / $5.50 (Slice); Kale & Chickpea Salad with Jalapeno, Garlic, Sesame Seeds & Tahini Dressing $3.80 (S) / $4.50 (M) / $6.50 (L); Chai Latte

$5.80 (M) / $6.80 (L) Grillhouse October

RIP Halloween Nachos $20; Loaded Hasselback Potato $8 (only available on October 11); The Reaper Burger U.S. 100% Ground Chuck Beef $21; Baja Shrimp Tacos $19; Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa & Jerk BBQ Sauce $17; Pomelo Prawn Salad $19; Penne Pasta with Shiitake, Button Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Semi-dried Tomatoes in Cream Sauce $14; Mutton Sheekh Kaba with Tomato & Cucumber Salad, with Mint Yoghur t $15; Grillhouse Jungle Juice $10

The 2 nd Floor October

Thai-style Roasted Kurobuta Pork Belly Salad $19; Sauerkraut Balls $19; Roasted Kurobuta Pork Ribs $42; Tandoori Style Roasted Kurobuta Pork Belly $42; 48- hour Slow Cooked boneless U.S.D.A. Wagyu Shor t Rib $65 (only available from October 26 – 31); Mala Pumpkin Cocktail $15

Tradewinds October

Crispy Fries topped with Melty Cheese, Corned Beef & Guinness Gravy $13; Roasted Turkey $23 (only available on October 11); Hot Chicken Pizza $20; Minestrone Soup with Orzo $7;Thai Red Snapper with Jasmine Rice $19; Linguine Alle Vongole $20; Tandoori Prawn with Biryani Rice $21; Vitamin Bowl $15; Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Chantilly & Salted Caramel Sauce $8; Milk Tea Milkshake $9; Meine Helle Weisse $11; Meine Original $11

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KEEPING OUR CLUBHOUSE SAFE A Joint Responsibility We appeal to all Members to comply with the government’s Safe Management Measures to ensure The Club remains a safe community for everyone. Members who do not behave in a socially responsible way or do not cooperate with staff enforcing Safe Management Measures, could potentially face disciplinary action in accordance with the framework approved by the General Committee.

The Club will also face the potential risk of Clubhouse closure, if Members are found to be non-compliant with the Safe Management Measures.

Safe Management Measures • Use TraceTogether App or Token • Let our staff take your temperature • Keep masks on at all times • Book slots via JOGA for shared facilities • Don’t mingle between tables at restaurants

Scan to view the full list of Safe Management Measures

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Stay safe at home and let us deliver essential items straight to your house. Choose from a selection of fresh produce, household items, groceries and beer from Essentials, gourmet items and wines from The Gourmet Pantry, and personal care products from sên Spa. Terms & Conditions apply. Visit http://amclub.org.sg , call 6739-4324 or email essentials2go@amclub.org.sg for more information. Scan QR Code to Order Online

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Club’s Annual General Meeting provides *Eligible Members with an oppor tunity to vote six Members onto the General Committee for a two-year tenure, approve the audited accounts for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2021, as well as appoint The Club’s Auditors for the next 12 months. Voting and a Q&A (questions will be collected in advance) session will also take place on any other business that is properly presented as prescribed by the Constitution. All Members (voting and non-voting) are encouraged to attend. Members are reminded to update their email addresses via our website (Member Login >> Profile Update) or email vanessal@amclub.org.sg by September 3, 2021 to ensure receipt of the Annual Repor t and other AGM related information. *The eligibility cut-off date has been changed to the first day after October GC Meeting.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. Meeting commences at 6:30 p.m. sharp Vir tual Session: Broadcast-only Meeting

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A WARMWELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!

Kelvin Cheng Lachmi Niwas Sadani Lee Poh Chun Jane Melissa Yap Soon Ling Ong Li Ling Sukanya Sadani Tan Peck Heah Yong SiewWai Sharon JUNE 2021 Ordinary Members Alber t Kwok Allison Snyder Andrew Kochar Anupam Pahuja Bronte Jong Christopher Jackson Christy Pun Connie Hum Daniel Yong Kim Fatema Choudhury Grace Eunjee Lee Harold Horner Ian Scott Feldman Joey Kurose

Justin Tan Kristin Jean Bemowski Lillian Coryn Manisha Murjani Megumi Hattori Figi Rober t Gallagher Sheetal Sharma Tae Ok Kim Corporate Members Eduard Fabian Goh TzeYing Irena Fabian Neo Aik Jin Ng Kuo Pin Yuen Kuan Moon Term Members Abhishek Shah Anisha Jhunjhunwala Christine Ager toft David Tao JasonWinder John Hui Michelle Pearce Urvashi Pahuja Vinay Samtani

MAY 2021

Ordinary Members Ann Marie Lingerfelt

Brent Lingerfelt Daphane Chang Fariyal Ahmed

Jachin Cheng Jessica Cheng Kaori Imase Michael Sun I-shan Mohammed Shafiuddin Hussain Mohsin Fazal Monica Shoo Neal Charles Johnson Syed Nazim Ali Vajiha Parvez Term Members Amit Kakarlapudi Mayank Shandil Nadia Sud Pankuri Goel Vishal Dhawan Trans Associate Members Chan Kok Tung Tom

John Figi Joy Kwek

Oliver Refle Pamela Hui Qian Cui Salim Zaman

Chok Si Chiang Jibraan Rasheed

Judith Kurose Jungbum Shin

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PEOPLE

Clancy Cashion David Ma Elizabeth Bates Gary Eves Gillian Ross Hisham Khan Julia Zheng Katherine Matarazzo Kevin Jung Kuik Yi-Shen Lee JinWon LeeYoung Eun (Sylvia) Malaika Hasan Natalie Arbanian Natalie Hui Park Se Hyun (Shawn) Rajendra Shekhawat Rober t Wittorf Jr Steven Bates Timothy Ruth Vivian Kao VoThi Da Thao (Tina) Ye-Min Ruth Service Members Diane Liu La My Chau (Grace) La Vu Hung Mason Drew Corporate Members Angela Ryan Mark Ryan Rajesh Ramanathan Sona Rajesh

Sergej Rybalko Stuar t Pearce Yoshiko Zaman

Term Members Adeline Lim Andrea Savoini Angele Duchemin Anubhav Bhushan Arpita Somani Eric Duchemin Fei Ying Harshid Patel Jinal Patel Karan Paul Kwa Chu Kit Lars-Dominic Droste Nidhi Rustagi Pooja Ahuja Sadat Qayyum Tai Ai Lin Vedant Sarawagi Vivek Ahuja Zainab Qayyum Trans Associate Members Tan Hui Lien, Pamela Tan Tiat Joo Associate Members Alessandria Goh Jessica Koh

Trans Associate Members Fan Li Foo Sow Khong Melvin Lee Poh Lian Peggy LinYingmei Mehreen Khosla Ong Li Anne Rahul Khosla Soh Leek Fong Alvin Thomas Wolf YapYongzhi, Gideon YvonneWolf Associate Members Jacob Nandwani Mordecai Daniel Sassoon Diplomatic Members Aneta Afekt Gonenli Mehmet Burcin Gonenli JULY 2021 Ordinary Members Ar ti Shekhawat AshleyWittorf Casper Hvejsel Chew Shou Zi Christabel Chng Christopher DeCaro

Diplomatic Members Georgios Dogoritis

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MEMBERSHIP

NICHE GROUP PROGRAMS Spend more and get rewarded with The American Club niche group program! Star ted in the ear ly 2000s, it is made up of the VIP Gold, Elite, 15K, and 10K programs. The niche group program is our way of showing how much The Club values and appreciate your membership – through rewards and recognition such as exclusive promotions, annual gifts, and ear ly registration for Club events. The niche group program is a great way to enhance your Club experience and get the most out of your membership. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT NICHE GROUP QUALIFICATION 2021 Good news! In light of the COVID-19 situation with reduced capacity this year, the General Committee has approved the application of a multiplier factor of 1.25 to calendar year 2021 spending for this year’s Niche Group qualifying spend. Ever y $1 spent in calendar year 2021 will count as $1.25 of qualifying spend. This simply means that the calendar-year spending required to qualify for each Niche Group has been reduced by 20%:

Loyalty Program

Qualifying Criteria

VIP Elite 15K 10K

Membership tenure >_ 25 years *Spending from $16,000 Spending from $12,000 Spending from $8,000

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

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MEMBERSHIP

PROGRAM BENEFITS

ELITE •Welcome gift of $250 (5 x $50) dining vouchers and $150 (3 x $50) sên Spa vouchers* •Invitation to two yearly Elite par ties •Dining privileges of up to 25% 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. •Exclusive Bir thday privileges including $50 off at The 2 nd Floor •Free parking for up to two cars (wor th $475) •Wedding anniversary privilege – enjoy $100 off dining at The 2 nd Floor •Annual welcome gift *Members who achieved Elite status from 15K status in the same year will only receive the difference in vouchers value ($50 dining voucher and $150 sên Spa vouchers) to honour the upgrade from 15K status. Full Elite welcome vouchers will be given upon requalification. VIP •Welcome gift of $200 (4 x $50) dining vouchers •Invitation to yearly VIP par ty •Dining privileges of up to 25% 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. •Exclusive Bir thday privileges including $50 off at The 2 nd Floor

15K •Welcome gift of $200 (4 x $50) dining vouchers •Invitation to yearly 15K par ty •Dining privileges of up to 20% 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. •Exclusive Bir thday privileges including $40 off at The 2 nd Floor •Free parking for one car (wor th $125) 10K •Invitation to yearly 10K par ty •Dining privileges of up to 15% 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. •Exclusive Bir thday privileges including $25 off at The 2 nd Floor

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

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MEMBERSHIP CARD RENEWAL

In l ine with The Club’s secur ity measures, we wi l l be replacing the current member ship cards with a brand new design for al l Member s, including our Junior Member s, ear ly next year. This is a great time to update photos of your self and your fami ly, else your new cards wi l l be pr inted with the existing photos that we have on fi le. If you would like us to use updated photos for your membership card(s), please email us (membership@amclub.or.sg) a copy of your passport photo(s) by October 15, 2021. Do remember to include your name and membership number in the email. If you do not have passpor t photos readily available for this purpose, please visit the Membership Office by this date to have your photo(s) taken by our staff.

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56 YEARS AND COUNTING: TRACINGTHE HISTORY OF SINGAPORE’S NATIONAL DAY By Chloe Tan

The Padang

This August, Singapore will yet again experience a very different National Day as we celebrate the mark of our nationhood in the face of the ongoing global pandemic. But did you know that there was a time that Singapore experienced National Day that was out of the ordinary? On June 3, 1959, the 1.6 million people residing in Singapore woke up to new beginnings, as the nation became an internal self-governing state under the British Crown, and National Day was celebrated on June 3 during the early 1960s. In 1963, Singapore declared full independence from Britain and shor tly after, became par t of Malaysia when it merged with the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak. Fast forward to August 9, 1965, Singapore separated from the Federation of Malaya to go its own way. On this day, it was announced that Singapore would be a “sovereign, democratic and independent nation.” In 1966, Singapore celebrated its August 9 National Day for the first time. It was a week-long string of activities and festivities that consisted of a big parade, cultural shows, dinner par ties and fireworks displays.

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The Singapore National Stadium – former site of the current Sports Hub

In 1974, the parade was broadcast in color for the first time. On Singapore’s 10th bir thday in 1975, National Day celebrations took place at 13 locations island-wide for the first time.Yet another significant first, the National Day parade was held at the National Stadium for the first time in 1976, with some 60,000 spectators packed into the parade site. In the 1980s, National Day songs made their debut such as the famous Stand Up for Singapore (1984) and Count on Me Singapore (1986). It was also during this decade that the parades’ military displays grew continually and advanced technologically. Since 1986, spectators got to enjoy atmospheric effects created by lights, laser beams and projections. In 1987, about 100,000 lights lit up simultaneously around the Padang area, literally lighting up the night. In 1989, the Red Lions made their appearance as a formalized team, and continues to be a parade favorite until today.

The parade began at the Padang at 9:00 a.m. with the arrival of then President Yusof bin Ishak, followed by the playing of the national anthem, the presidential salute and a 21-gun salute. Some 23,000 people were involved in the parade, including soldiers, trade unionists, civic and uniformed groups, teachers and children. Spectators young and old lined the streets from Padang, to City Hall and up until Chinatown. Amidst the celebrations, at approximately 10:40 a.m., rain fell on Singapore’s first parade. Despite the downpour, the military contingent continued marching in the rain. Though drenched, many spectators were undeterred by the wet weather as they continued to marvel at and soak in the celebrations. This speaks of the nation’s strength and unity. As the skies cleared up just in time for the end of the festivities, the first of two fireworks displays took place at 4:00 p.m. at the Padang, with the second taking place at 7:00 p.m. at For t Canning Rise. Throughout the 1960s, all of the National Day parades were held at the Padang, which is one of the reasons why the Padang is still an iconic landmark in Singapore.

The 1970s saw a surge in technological advancements and industrial developments, and it was a decade of many “firsts”. Jets and helicopters made their debut in the parade, and the first fly-past of the state flag made an appearance at the 1970 parade, which would become an annual highlight up until today. National Day fly-past during NDP 2014

The Red Lions in action at NDP 2009

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National Day night parade in 2010

Republic of Singapore Navy assault boats during NDP 2012

In 1990, Singapore celebrated her 25th year of independence. It was also during this parade that spectators also saw for the first time, a sea review of the nation’s defence on water. In 1991, National Day Parade (NDP) funpacks are introduced and have been among the highlights for parade-goers ever y year. Par ticular ly memorable was the 1994 “night parade” that star ted later than usual at 7:15 p.m. 1997 was the year that the National Education Show for all primar y 5 students was launched with the aim to instil national identity and the spirit of togetherness in our youth. NDPs in the 2000s were vastly different from the ones before the new millennium, reflecting changes and progress the young nation had made since its independence. In 2001, Captain Christine Sim became the first woman to take par t in the state-flag fly-past since 1970, a huge step forward for the women of Singapore. In 2006, the parade was held at the National Stadium for the last time before being torn down. The shift to the Float@Marina Bay in 2007 was also a key event for Singapore. That year, Singapore saw the first ever parade on water with the city’s panoramic skyline ser ving as the backdrop.

NDP spectators at the Float@Marina Bay

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The 2010s saw more women par ticipate in key performances during the parade. In 2011, the parade got its first female regimental sergeant major – Master Warrant Officer Jennifer Tan. In 2014, Third Warrant Officer Shir ley Ng becomes the first female Red Lion parachutist to perform an NDP celebration. NDP 2015 was one of the grandest parades to date, as the nation celebrated its 50th bir thday. The golden jubilee saw year-long celebrations nation-wide, which was termed SG50. In 2016, the parade was held for the first time at the Spor ts Hub, which took over the site of the old National Stadium. The show saw the use of high-tech props brought to life by 3D projection mapping. In 2019, the nation celebrated the Singapore Bicentennial, marking the 200th anniversar y of the arrival of the British in Singapore, which set in motion the countr y’s development into a trading por t and modern global city. In 2020, Singapore celebrated its 55th bir thday with no live audience, for the first time ever. Instead, the parade was livestreamed and celebrations were spread across the island. A salute at the scaled-down parade held at the iconic Padang was dedicated to all frontline and essential workers who have helped Singapore in its battle against COVID-19. This year’s NDP may see some semblance to last year’s – a smaller-scaled parade, fly-pasts in the hear tlands, home engagement activities, live-streamed performances and fireworks across the island. Regardless the size of the celebration, NDP 2021 will ser ve as an unyielding reminder that Singapore will keep going.

Parade Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Jennifer Tan at NDP 2011

Fighter jets forming the number 50 during the NDP 2015 fly-past

Interior view of Singapore Sports Hub

NDP 2020 mobile column display at the heartlands of Singapore

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CELEBRATING

FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE By Chloe Tan

With the Mid-Autumn Festival coming up soon, two things come alive in Singapore: mooncake mania and the lighting of colorful lanterns across the island. Also touted as the Mooncake Festival, this annual cultural affair marks the end of the autumn har vest and is traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Lunar Calendar during a full moon, which happens to fall on September 21 this year.

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Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival Legend has it that the Mid-Autumn Festival or iginated over 2,000 year s ago when Chang-E stole and drank her tyrannical husband’s el ixir of l ife in a bid to save her people from an eternal reign of terror and as a result ascended to the moon where she became known as the Moon Goddess. Left al l alone on Ear th, her husband would prepare a feast each year when the moon was at its br ightest, just to catch a gl impse of his wife, Chang-E. This soon turned into a tradition of offer ing wor ship to the Moon Goddess. Today, the moon-wor shipping r itual has faded and the celebration is a time for fami l ies to get together to enjoy a hear ty meal , indulge in mooncakes and sip on tea whi le the kids often play with lanterns. Mooncake Mania Without a doubt, mooncakes are the hal lmark of the Mid-Autumn Festival . Legend has it that mooncakes were created to carr y secret messages from the Han Chinese in a bid to organize a rebel l ion to help free Yuan China from their Mongol ian ruler s. The successful rebel l ion took place dur ing the Mid-Autumn Festival hence the significance of consuming mooncakes dur ing the festival . These round pastr ies are traditional ly fi l led with lotus-seed or bean paste and salted egg yolk. Today, you can find many innovative renditions of mooncakes ranging from snowskin mooncakes to those with unor thodox flavor s such as black truffle, mi lk tea and dur ian. You must be thinking, “Where can I get mooncakes?” The Club’s got you covered. Those who have a penchant for classic mooncakes but are embarking on a healthier diet wi l l enjoy The Club’s traditional White Lotus Paste with Melon Seed/Single Yolk/Double Yolk mooncakes that are baked with reduced sugar. Despite being low in sugar, these mooncakes do not compr ise on taste, meaning that you can indulge in them gui lt-free. For the adventurous folks, why not tr y our unique Green Tea Paste with Melon Seed or Yuzu Paste with Melon Seed mooncakes.

Lit with Lanterns Lanterns are ver y much a big par t of the Mid-Autumn Festival . Dur ing the weeks leading up to the festival , you’ l l see the streets along Chinatown being l it up with hundreds of lanterns and sculptures with a centerpiece featured at the inter section of Eu Tong Sen Street and Upper Cross Street that typical ly depicts fami ly reunion. Though we are sti l l in the face of a global pandemic , you can sti l l look forward to going on lantern walks with your l ittle ones whi le soaking in the festive atmosphere at these gardens/parks (remember to practice safe social distancing!): Bukit Batok Town Park Better known as Little Gui l in, Bukit Batok Town Park is reminiscent to that of Gui l in in China – a granite rock sitting within a lake. The tower ing rock cl iffs acts as a majestic backdrop to the large lake and is landscaped in a way that al lows you to walk along the banks of the lake. Jurong Lake Gardens Jurong Lake Gardens is a picturesque garden compr ising of four smal ler gardens – Lakeside Garden, Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden and Garden Promenade. Be transpor ted to ancient China when you step into the Chinese Garden. The space is model led after Chinese architectural styles that dates back to the 5th Centur y, complete with a ser ies of stone br idges, pagodas and a tea house. Gardens by the Bay It is no doubt that Gardens by the Bay wi l l be beautiful ly l it up dur ing the Mid-Autumn Festival . The theme of its annual Mid-Autumn Festival lantern l ight-up is typical ly inspired by ancient Chinese fables, kingdoms and poems. As the moon on Mid-Autumn Day shines bigger and br ighter than usual , symbol izing fami ly reunion, why not take this time to get together with your loved ones for a simple home-cooked meal and revel in the beauty of the moon. Here’s wishing you and your fami ly a Happy Mid- Autumn Festival .

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MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL MOONCAKES Mooncakes are the hallmark food of the Mid-Autumn festival. Show your love and appreciation to your loved ones, colleagues and neighbours with this box of traditional baked treats. Enjoy classic flavor while staying healthy with our reduced sugar recipe or indulge in our new contemporary mooncakes. Available from August 10 to September 30 (or while stocks last) Collection date from September 1 onwards from 11:00 a.m. till 7:30 p.m. (first / last collection) Early Bird Special: Enjoy 10% off Available until August 21

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• Niche Group 10k & 15k : enjoy a 20% discount when you purchase a “carrier of 4” mooncake set. • VIP & Elite : enjoy a 25% discount when you purchase a “carrier of 4” mooncake set.

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10 K

A WALK IN A PARK Michael Cheah, our resident Personal Trainer, explores why it is important to walk 10K steps a day. Did you know a human being burns an average of 500 calories a day if they walk 10,000 steps (this rule isn't written in stone because the answer depends on factors such as your intensity, weight, body fat percentage, muscle mass and age)? And studies and have shown that one pound of body fat equals to about 3500 calories. That means completing 10,000 steps each day typically burns about 2000 to 3500 calories each week which translates into a pound of fat loss each week To achieve an optimal level of fitness, I would recommend you to pay your doctor a visit, to check these three things: • Is the level of your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) normal? • Are your hormones balanced? Testing your hormones using saliva testing rather than blood testing is more accurate • Are your adrenals normal? There are three types of adrenal testing (blood or saliva or dried urine testing) - ask your doctor which test is the best for you. Only if all three (thyroid, hormones and adrenals) are normal and balanced then effective fat loss can take place with a balanced eating plan and exercise.

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Art Laun

Dawn Kwan unveils her 9th Major Solo Art Exhibition "FERVENT FLOW": an oeuvre of works revealing her earnest, passionate and contemplative flow that deeply connects herself with the paint, canvas and her body.The notion of flow is revealed in how the multivalent densities portray life as a constant flux- Dawn acknowledges the vicissitudes of life and notes how meaning-making is not in the highest or lowest points of existence, but rather, in engaging and fervently embracing the process as a whole; allowing emotions, thoughts and actions to flow as a meaningful process rather than a final outcome. ARTIST, DAWN KWAN Singapore’s young artist, Dawn Kwan, had completed over 400 paintings spanning over eight major solo art exhibitions by age 20. She won the Highly Commended Award for the Abstract Category during the 27th UOB Painter Of the Year Award 2008, when she was twelve. EXHIBITION AT THE CLUB September 1 – November 1, 2021 Dawn Kwan “Fervent Flow” ART LAUNCH Monday, September 13, 2021 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

To register or for more information, please drop by the Thinkspace desk, call 6739-3478 or email meetings@amclub.org.sg

The Dealer shall be responsible and ensure the authenticity of all artworks exhibited at the Society’s premises during the Term.

Holographic Meridian GuashaTherapy is a non-invasive treatment with a combination of scraping and pressure application on the yin yang meridians of the body with a Jade or Buffalo Horn plate to increase energy, reduce stress and facilitate optimal health. In this 1.5 hour private session, Guasha Practitioner,Winny Kwok will share how you can improve your health and beauty through Holographic Meridian Guasha Therapy in this modern world. HOLOGRAPHIC MERIDIAN GUASHA THERAPY

EveryWednesday from July 26 to September 21 Between 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Strictly by appointment only

First Session 90-minute at an Introductory Price $130: • Consultation and Diagnosis • 60-minute Guasha Therapy Session and after-care

Subsequent Session at $130: • 60-minute GuashaTherapy Session

Winny Kwok is a TCM Health Management Practitioner and also the sole disciple (in Singapore) of Chinese Renowned Professor Zhang Xiuqin ( 张秀勤 ) from Beijing. Professor Zhang is the ‘Dean of Guasha’ and the first person to introduce Facial Guasha in the world.

For more information or to make a reservation, please drop by sen, call 6739-4449, or email spa@amclub.org.sg

RANT & RAVE

We receive feedback from hundreds of our Members each month. Positive or constructive, your comments are impor tant in helping us assess our services and offerings, and enable us to identify ways to better meet your needs. Read on for a selection of our most recent Member feedback.

FEEDBACK: We spent 20 minutes in the queue just to get a cup of coffee. The waiting time is completely unacceptable and this isn’t good enough for a Club standard. Please do something about it. RESPONSE: Thank you for writing in about the long lines. We hear you! You can now skip the lines and get your caffeine fix fixed (pun intended) pronto with our new weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Coffee Car t from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Bookings for recreational classes, tennis cour ts, squash cour ts and squash sessions are now available on the JOGA app. With the JOGA app, managing and booking classes/facilities will be a breeze – all you need is your phone. Visit our website for instructions on how to download the app, register for an account, make/cancel bookings and manage your classes.

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For more information, please contact the Spor ts Counter at sportscounter@amclub.org.sg .

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GET YOUR CUSTOMIZED CAKES AT CENTRAL Whether it’s a princess-themed cake, superhero-themed cake or even a customized photo cake for an anniversary par ty, we are able to laser print your dream cake for any occasion.

Drop by Central, call 6739-4359 or email central@amclub.org.sg for more information.

Wander: Fountain of life

Wander: Faithfulness

Hyperrealism: Do Not Worry About Tomorrow

Exhibition Theme: Love, Joy, Peace Patrick Bezalel Gallery represents a single artist who pushes the boundaries of art by incorporating technology and combining mediums in an unconventional manner. The central theme of Patrick’s art is to perfect beauty and to inspire love, joy and peace for all. Exclusively for American Club, Patrick presents his two latest resin art series where he combines fluid resin with acrylic and oil painting. The first series is called “Wander” depicting his love for travel and his interpretation of journeys. His second series is called “In the Waiting” , where elegant Betta fishes are used to portray a joyful posture of dancing. Here, he encourages all who are in a season of waiting to find joy in patience instead of waiting with an anxious heart.

Hyperrealism: King of Kings

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Exhibited also is his highly popular black and white hyperrealism series where they are handdrawn with up to 300,000 painstaking strokes. Each art speaks of a di€erent theme, all of which to invoke love, joy and peace.

Every art piece also “comes alive” when you view it via a free augmented reality (AR) application which you can download from the QR code provided. Enjoy the experience of creation with the artist.

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For enquiries, please call David (93698172) or Lily (98449965) or email at info@patrickbezalel.com

Augmented Reality (AR)

Gallery : #01-35 Millenia Walk Artist studio visit at Ubi available by appointment