The American Club Magazine Winter 2021

Winter 2021

BOTTLE MARKET

Saturday, November 13 The Galbraith Ballroom

Calling all wine lovers! Here's your chance to stock up on your favorite wines and spirits before the start of the festivities! There will be more than 70 labels of wines and eight types of spirits for you to sample at our inaugural Bottle Market. Representatives from the wineries will be present to answer any questions you might have.

Timeslots

Register here

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. 3:20 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 5:40 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. 6:50 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Price Uncorked Members: Complimentary General Membership: $15.00 per Member

(maximum of 30 pax per timeslot)

Terms and Conditions: •

Event is exclusively for The American Club Members. Masks on at all times, no intermingling allowed.

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Attendees must be fully vaccinated.

First come first serve basis.

72-hour cancellation policy applies.

For more information, please contact Catering at 6739-4387 or catering@amclub.org.sg.

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DIRECTORY

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

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 Eleen Yap 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 GRAPHIC DESIGNER 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 Siew Wei

Peter Proft Rahul Arora

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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE Ashok K. Lalwani

AMERICANWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE Linda Schindler

US EMBASSY REPRESENTATIVE Lt Col Douglas Krugman

THE GALBRAITH BALLROOM Tel: 6739-4322 catering@amclub.org.sg THE GOURMET PANTRY Tel: 6739-4344 gourmetpantry@amclub.org.sg THINKSPACE Tel: 6739-4478 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

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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COMMITTEE LIST

AQUATICS SUB COMMITTEE CHAIR Benjamin Stewart 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

SPA SUBCOMMITTEE

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

Jay Jobanputra Mathew Welch Peter Brian Wood Rahul Arora

Virginia Cheuk Yasmin Ghale

Stephen Finch Tay Soo Seng Thomas Wu Wayne Farmer

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR Neetu Mirchandani Amy Talwar Elizabeth Wirtz Jen Trounson Mark Garlinghouse

FINE ART SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Emma Cherian Gerrianne Richards Henny Scott Laura Yung GYM SUBCOMMITTEE Charles (Chuck) Shriner Kate McFarlane Todd Chang HEAL SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Tessa Pang Brian Schwender Jenny Setnicker Judy Chang Matthew Dearth 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

Abesh Ghale Amina Islam Nitesh Gupta Sunil Mehta

Lim Chiwen Marlene Han Peter Succoso Thomas Wu

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIR Nasir Kausar Alex Elkies

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

Jill Morgenroth Wayne Farmer

Alex Elkies Landy Eng Marcella Sullivan Nasir Kausar Neetu Mirchandani Ngiam Siew Wei SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP CHAIR Steve Kim Richard Hartung TENNIS SUBCOMMITTEE Bill Cornwell Lauren Ullman

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

Stephen Finch Tay Soo Seng

RULES COMMITTEE CHAIR Marcella Sullivan James McFarlane Kam Nijar Michael Buchholz

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Alex Zecha

Nara Nahm William Egan

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

Charles (Chuck) Shriner Kelli Nardis (Alternate) Marcella Sullivan

Patrick Hyde Paul Gagnon

Rodrigo Floro Jr Sonja Prokopec

Dennis Mak Joseph Chen Kim Eng Mohan Mulani Ngiam Siew Wei Rajesh Narasimhan Robert 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 Judy Chang

Ashok Kumar Greg Tanner Klaus Duss Steve Sun Todd Morakis

Kam Nijar Tessa Pang

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REDEVELOPMENT CLOSE-OUT TASK FORCE

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

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STRATEGIC PLANNING RULES COMPENSATION DISCLIPLINARY COMMUNICATIONS

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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!

SCAN TO REGISTER

For more information or enquiries, please call The Gourmet Pantry at 6739-4344

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AT A GLANCE Events & programs in November, December & January

November 3 - January 3 Exhibition at the Club Join ArtBlue Studio on a tour to the land of bánh mì as you explore the artworks by Vietnamese leading contemporary artists through three different themes: The Seasons of Life, Soul of Vietname – The People, and The Radiant Natural Medium of Lacquer. November 20 The Living Room Series: Flavors of Indonesia – Specialty Coffee & Chocolate Pairing Something delicious is brewing between JJ Royal Coffee and Krakakoa. Join us and uncover the different chocolate and coffee pairings and experience the ultimate combination of pure Luwak Arabica coffee and 100% cacao dark chocolate. November 21 The Living Room Series: Kombucha & Kef ir Tasting Workshop Ever wonder what's the hype behind kombucha or kefir? Here's your chance to quench your curiosity with kombucha queenm Fizzicle's Melissa Mak.

November 22 String Art Workshop: Thankgiving Fannie Leow and Stephen Kee, founders of Fann Art Thérapie, are back to show you how to string and create an art piece that is filled with gratitude.

Information is accurate at time of publication. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Visit our website for more information and T&Cs.

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AT A GLANCE Events & programs in November, December & January

November 22 - December 3

December 11 Christmas Wreath Workshop Add a little festive cheer to your home with our Christmas Wreath Workshop. December 13 -19 Gingerbread House Virtual Workshop It’s time to get creative and decorate your own little gingerbread house with colorful candies and frosting. Gather your family members and join Chef Yeni to create your dream gingerbread house. December 18 Mini Christmas Tree Workshop Spruce up your living room with your very own mini Christmas tree. December 18 and 19 Youth Express On board the Christmas Bus and join The Youth Team on a journey to watch the beautiful Christmas Lights at Gardens by the Bay. December 20 - 24 Winter Camp Winter’s here and it’s getting chilly! But that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Gear up and get active for our annual Winter Camp with old and new friends over the holidays and create new memories to bring over to the New Year. Winter break Partner Camp for JMs One learns better while having fun! Our Winter Break Partner Camp is a specially curated program that caters to Junior Members. It provides a platform for your child to explore their creativity, build on key knowledge, cultivate new skills and foster new friendships during the holidays.

December 24 Christmas Eve Dining It’s the most wonderful time of the year to feast to your heart’s content! Opt for a set menu at The 2nd Floor, or book a table at Tradewinds to enjoy a Christmas buffet. Kids 7 years and below will receive a complimentary holiday-themed Holiday Art Activity Craft Box – only applicable for diners who made bookings at The Galbraith Ballroom. December 25 Christmas Day Brunch The feasting continues with our Christmas set menu at the 2nd Floor or all-you-can-eat spread at Tradewinds or The Galbraith Ballroom. Kids 7 years and below will receive a complimentary holiday-themed Holiday Art Activity Craft Box – only applicable for diners who made bookings at The Galbraith Ballroom. December 31 Grand Cru Wine Dinner End 2021 on a delicious note with great wine and an exquisite dinner, curated by our team of discerning chefs at The 2nd Floor. January 1 Times Square Brunch It may be New Year’s Day in Singapore, but the Big Apple is still preparing to ring in 2022 when the clock strikes 12. Join us for the countdown and enjoy a delicious Times Square Brunch. Choose from a set brunch menu at The 2nd Floor, family-style brunches at Tradewinds or The Galbraith Ballroom. Kids 7 years and below will receive a complimentary holiday-themed Holiday Art Activity Craft Box – only applicable for diners who made bookings at The Galbraith Ballroom. Confirmation of events and bookings are subject to prevailing government restrictions on gatherings and events. Safe Management Measures apply. Terms and conditions apply.

End of Year Holiday Camp School’s out! And that means the holiday camps are back in session. Look out for our End of Year Holiday Camp for fun filled activities lined up for your kids. It’s a great way to keep the kids engaged during the local holiday season! November 25 Thanksgiving Feast It’s the time of the year again to gather and give thanks. Choose from a set lunch or set dinner at The 2nd Floor, or book a table at Tradewinds or The Galbraith Ballroom to enjoy a family-style all-American Thanksgiving feast. Kids 7 years and below will receive a complimentary holiday- themed Holiday Art Activity Craft Box – only applicable for diners who made bookings at The Galbraith Ballroom. November 26 & December 31 Junior Members Night @ The Bowling Alley The excitement continues with our exclusive Junior Members cosmic- themed bowling night - enjoy unlimited bowling games. December 6 -12 Christmas Cookie Virtual Workshop Make your festive season even sweeter with our hands-on Christmas Cookie Virtual Workshop. Includes doorstep delivery of ingredients and a live demonstration on Zoom. December 8 Christmas Tree Lighting Christmas is not the same without a Fir tree. Join Santa to witness the annual lightning of our Christmas tree.

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PROMOTIONS Get more bang for your buck

November

Tradewinds November Promotion Roasted Turkey with Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Bread Stuffing, Brussels Sprout, Orange Glaze Baby Carrots & Turkey Gravy $23; Thanksgiving Turkey Pizza $18; Indian Tomato Soup with Croutons $7; Wok-fried Sweet & Sour Pork with Jasmine Rice $16; Char- grilled Norwegian Salmon with Roasted Vegetables, Whipped Potatoes served with Dill Sour Cream & Lemon Wedges $20; Hariyali Chicken Tikka with Biryani Rice, Papadum, Tandoori Salad & Mint Yogurt $18; Moroccan Chickpea & Sweet Potatoes Salad $12; Pumpkin Cheese Tart with Spiced Chocolate Sauce $8; Oreo & Cookie Milkshake $9; Olive Rosemary Martini $15; Domaine Drouhin “Roserock” Pinot Noir, Oregon 2018 $15 (Glass) / $70 (Btl)

sên Spa Nov/Dec/Jan Monthly Promotions Get ready for the festive season with a myriad of spa promotions: 90-minute Advanced Facial (Protein Infusion by Kerstin Florian facial, Balancing by Kerstin Florian or Brightening byGaylia Kristensen) and a Pure Vitamin C Ampoule at $215 (U.P $270), Complimentary session of Shape and Repolish Hands (worth $15) with Monthly Essentials Pedicure Booking at $85, 15% off on Whole Head Keratin Treatment. Terms & conditions apply. Retail Offerings Shopping for Christmas gifts has never been this easy with our bespoke corporate gifts and festive gift sets, or head over to our brand new range of Saraghina Adults and Kids Eyewear.

TAC2Go! Festive Bundles Available from November 8 to January 5, choose from our selection of festive bundles to enjoy our bestselling festive menu items at affordable prices. View selection and order from https://order.amclub.org.sg Union Bar November Promotion Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze $18; Chicken Rasam Soup $8; BBQ Pulled Pork Disco Fries $12; Gourmet Sourdough Ham Sandwich $15; Spicy Meat Lovers $18; Chickpea & Paneer Wrap $13; Pumpkin Cheese Tart with Spiced Chocolate Sauce $8; Eggnog Martini $13; Kingfisher Lager Beer $7; Amrut Fusion $145

Union Bar

Union Bar's Eggnog Martini

Tradewinds

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PROMOTIONS Get more bang for your buck

Central November Promotion Open-faced Sandwich with Cheese Sauce, Egg, Chicken Ham, Cherry Tomatoes, Mayonaise & Mustard Ketchup $8; Pumpkin Cheese Tart $5.80 (Slice) / $42 (Whole); Beetroot Salad with Feta Cheese, Pomegranate Mollase & Chopped Assorted Nuts $5; Ginger Bread Latte with Milk $5.80(M) / $6.80(L)

The 2nd Floor's Purple Rain

The 2 nd Floor November Promotion Bouillabaisse $19; Hong Kong Style Roasted Kurobuta Pork Belly $19; Char-grilled 400 Days Grain Fed Wagyu Sirloin $79; Braised Wagyu Beef Oxtail with Beef Tendon $48; Purple Rain $15

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Grillhouse November Promotion Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey Breast Burritos with Black Bean Mexican Rice, Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Jalapeno Pickle, served with Roasted Tomato Salsa, Guacamole & Fries $20; Southwest Chipotle Chicken Burger $18; Pulled Pork Carnitas Tacos with Charred Corn Salsa $17; Summer Grilled Herbed BBQ Chicken Wings $15; Tandoori Chicken Salad $18; Healthy Vegan Burger $16; Yam Muu Krop (Crispy Pork) $13; Cuba Libre $10

Grillhouse's Healthy Vegan Burger

Grillhouse's Smoked Turkey Breast Burrito

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PROMOTIONS Get more bang for your buck with our promotions

December

Union Bar December Promotion Roasted Marinated Turkey Breast $22; French Onion Soup $8; UB Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli Dips $18; Philadelphia Cheesesteak $17; Turkey & Ham Pizza $18; Paneer Butter Masala $14; Chocolate Log Cake with Raspberry Sauce $9; Moonlight Buck $12; Hendrick’s Lunar Gin $145; Balearic 14 Caribbean Cask $175 Tradewinds December Promotion Roasted Turkey with Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Bread Stuffing, Garlic Brussels Sprout, Baby Carrot & Turkey Gravy $23; Sausages Lover Pizza $22; Cream of Butternut Squash with Pumpkin Seeds $8; Wok-fried Black Pepper Chicken with Jasmine Rice $15; Swedish Meatballs side with Whipped Gold Yukon Potatoes, Cranberrry Compote & Beef Gravy $20; Achari Chicken Tikka with Naan, Papadum, Mint Yogurt & Tandoori Salad $18; Chocolate Logcake with Raspberry Sauce $9; Pumpkin Milkshake $9; Santa Margarita $12

Union Bar's Roasted Marinated Turkey

Union Bar's Hendrick's Lunar Gin

Central December Promotion Open-faced Ultimate BLT $9; Egg Nog Cheesecake $6 (Slice) / $50 (Whole); Spicy Texas Black Eyed Bean, Corn Capsicum with Cumin Vinaigrette Compound Salad $3.80 (S) / $4.50 (M) / $6.50 (L); Cinnamon Latte with Milk $5.80(M) / $6.80 (L)

Tradewinds

Central

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PROMOTIONS Get more bang for your buck with our promotions

Grillhouse's Slow Screw

Bruschetta with Basil on Baguette Grillhouse's Cranberry Pomegranate

Grillhouse

Grillhouse December Promotion Cranberry Pomegranate Bruschetta with Basil, Orange Zest Cream Cheese Spread on Baguette $9; Turkey Sliders $22; Tandoori Chicken Tacos with Dry Chana Masak Chickoeas & Yogurt Lime Cilantro Dressing $17; Grilled Pork Chop with Sweet Potatoes Poutine Cheese Sauce, Bacon & Pineapple, Grainy Apple Mustard Sauce $23; Thai Grilled Beef Salad $19; Hawaiian Vegan Chicken Burger $18; Mutton Sheekh Kebab with Tomato & Cucumber Salad, serve with Mint Yogurt $21; Slow Screw $10 The 2 nd Floor December Promotions Rock & Rye $15

The 2nd Floor's Rock & Rye

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PROMOTIONS Get more bang for your buck with our promotions

January Union Bar January

Grillhouse January Promotion The Stack Burger $23; Ahi Tuna Poke Avocado Tacos with Mango Passion Fruit Salsa $19; Korean Dak Bulgogi, with Kimchi, Rice, Oi Muchin, Rice, Seasonal Fruits & Miso Soup $20; Low Carb Salmon Cobb Salad $22; Spicy Tofu Burger with Black Bean Sauteed Baby Spinach, Charcoal Corn & Avocado Salsa with Fries $16; Fried Prawn Paste Chicken Wings with Spicy Dip $15; Lime Ricky $10

Promotion Chicken Vegetables Soup $8; Crispy Tempura Eggplant served with Mild Spicy Sweet Sauce $12; Beef Pastrami & Turkey Sandwich with Multigrain $19; Prosciutto di Parma Pizza $18; Tandoori Seabass on Prata served with Onion Curry, Raita & Mango Chutney $20; Croissant & Butter Pudding $8; Zapple & Cucumber $12; Balvenie 12 Years $145 Tradewinds January Promotion Char-grilled Salmon $18; Mushroom Madness Pizza $21; Beef Barley Soup $8; Mongolian Chicken $16; Surf & Turf Burger $23; Paneer Tikka $16; Vegan Cobb Salad $14; Croissant & Butter Pudding $8; Peach Milkshake $9; Peach Bellini $12

Union Bar's Tandoori Seabass on Prata

Central January

Promotion Chocolate Heaven $45 (whole)/ $6 (slice); Cold Brew with Oat Milk $6.80; Arnold Palmer $5.80

Grillhouse

Central's Chocolate Heaven

The 2nd Floor's Peachy's Bellini

The 2nd Floor

The 2 nd Floor January Promotion 24K Gold Alaskan King Crab Tartare with Avruga Caviar $39; Mentaiko Hokkaido Scallop wrapped with Alaskan King Crab $39; Grill-Roasted US Kurobuta Pork Rack $52; Whole Maine Lobster Thermidor $78; Peachy’s Bellini $15

Tradewinds' Char-grilled Salmon

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NEWS

ANNUAL STAFF HOLIDAY FUND 2022

Time flies – in a couple of months’ time, the holiday season will be upon us and 2021 will come to an end. It will be two years since we adjusted and fashioned our lives to the new normal with COVID-19.

Apart from the external adjustments such as wearing masks and safe distancing, we are coping with internal adjustments as well. Keeping our mental health in check while observing social restrictions, from not being able to participate in group activities and hobbies, to helping a friend or family member recover from the virus. Our foreign colleagues have also not seen their families back home – video calls are simply not the same. All these take a toll on our physical, mental and financial health. Amidst all these, the Club’s team members put on a brave face - every day, every shift. You are always greeted with a smile, a helping hand or a warm nod. From the front desk, to the restaurants, to the business center, to the fitness facilities, and even Zoom sessions. This year, more than ever, we appeal to our Members to show their appreciation to our team members who work tirelessly, to ensure that you and your families have a positive experience in the Club with every visit. We invite Members to contribute generously to the Annual Staff Holiday Fund. Your contribution will be distributed to all front line and back-of-house support teams. A standard deduction of $150 will be included in your November 2021 e-statement. There is no further action required on your part. If you would like to contribute a larger amount or opt out of the program, simply fill up the Annual Staff Holiday Fund 2022 Online Form.

Alternatively, you may contact Vanessa (vanessal@amclub.org.sg / 6739-4390) before December 21, 2021.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and for investing in your Club. If you have any questions about this program, feel free to drop me an email at generalmanager@amclub.org.sg.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Club’s Annual General Meeting provides *Eligible Members with an opportunity 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.

*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 Virtual Session: Broadcast-only Meeting

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PEOPLE

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!

AUGUST 2021

Otto Rincon Pavit Bathla Philip Wu Priya Nevrekar Priyanka Shekhawat Raymond Ade III Riad Chowdhury Risha Shetty Robert Jesudason Sameer Maheshwari Samit Nathirmal Sharina Chowdhury Shikha Maheshwari Shiyan Koh Stephanie Ade Sujith Abraham Sylvia Shu Urvi Gandhi Victor Chow Wendy Lam Winny Christine Service Members Elizabeth Sutton James McCartney Qi Zhai Trent Sutton Corporate Members Crystal White Riyaad Karriem Jennifer Ferratt

Chaeeun Lee Desiree Schlosser Dieter Schlosser Elizabeth Henderson Fahmida Ahmed Geeti Bhatnagar Hung Wei-Jou Jagdish Mahapatra Lam Chung Hong Lye Junxu Mallika Pradhan Paula Pang Payal Mahapatra Rahul Bhatnagar Seung Pil Ko Suneet Saraon Syed Farhad Ahmed

Ordinary Members Albert Shu Alex Leung Amber Riley Angela Shin Arthur Le Bishwath Jayaram Breeny Kim Brett Riley Byun Gang Ryun David Kim David Shin Dawn Kaung Douglas Hudson Fiona Wiraatmadja Goh Poh Lin James Peng James Roring Jason Pilger Jeffrey Foote Jhorna Rincon Joo Youn Kang Joshua Kramer Katharine Nevins Kunal Parekh Laura Hui Lingyi Cai Lisa Foote Maiko Suliawan Mindy Pilger Miyuki Matsuda Nathan Jones Nicholas Chukiat Charles Young Charlina Gozali Chetwadee Singhakowin

Tejinder Sararon Valerio Gargiulo

Trans Associate Members Hwang Ming-Chi Lin Su-Lin Tan Soan Lian

Diplomatic Members Blanca Andrade de Amesti Ignacio Concha SEPTEMBER 2021

Edward Ler Blair Guidry Sean Ferratt Renata Erdei

Ordinary Members Andrew Taylor

Angad Chowdhry Angela Holloway Camila Naranjo Charles Holloway

Term Members Benedetta Benassi

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PEOPLE

Kelvin Kwek Kelvin Wong

Francisco Uribe Ivette Garcia Cano Jaime Roldan Kazumi Marquardt Marcus Matic Michael Lang Michael Marquardt Nicolas Rueda Sofia Melo Soledad Taylor Tara Lowen-Ault Tracy Matic Service Members Douglas Boyce Elena Boyce

Emily Howell Jeanette Rogers Jenny Boyd Jyotsna Mishra Louis Island Travis Rogers Vineet Mishra Yalim Suhartono

Kwee Ker Wei Magdeline Goei Teresa Hangchi Yashika Mody Suresh Yuko Iizuka Diplomatic Members Choi Hoon Iwona Piorko Bermig

Term Members Alvin Wong

Park Yoonju Rolf Bermig

Anubhav Kaul Ashley Chan

Benjamin Cleary Chia-fen Collins Chung Tae Kyung

OCTOBER 2021 (From October 1 to 27)

Corporate Members Gabriel Lazaro Bengoa Madhuri Ramamurthy Maria Fernandez Gomez Srihari Balasubramanian Term Members Ayano Nishimura Emma Strenner James Strenner Manish Pant Nitin Bhaskar Paul Jones Pooja Bhaskar Richard Clement Sumit Sharma Yoshikazu Nishimura Zhang Minying

Devika Sethi Fanny Suen Hyun-Yi Yoo Jane Cleary Jochem Van Der Meulen

Ordinary Members Andrew Liu

Brian Ngo Chris Kim

John Collins Joshua Goh Kim Ji Hyung Neeraj Aggarwal Neha Tulshyan Priyanka Aggarwal Sachin Tulshyan Sally Carroll SangWook Lee Sebastien Kahmann

Chung Juhee Collins Roth Fred Groen Genevieve Lai Haejun Yoon Jennifer Harmon Jessica Roth Kim Shee-Young Lim Shu-En Logu Subramaniam Marc Wei Nadia Espinosa Raymond Tham Rebecca Van Roo Sara Ho Stanley Ho Wei Junshan

Stephen Carroll Wei Chih Ming

Wu Yi Ting Yu Ping Yu Zhou Qiao

Trans Associate Members Anup Suresh Chua Teo Ngee Elaine Ng Hu Yao Cheng

Diplomatic Members Natalia Naber

Pirjo Turk Priit Turk Samer Naber

Corporate Members Benjamin Howell Donny Suhartono

Jerrold Quek Karen Quek

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NICHE GROUP PROGRAMS Spend more and get rewarded with The American Club niche group program! Started in the early 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 early registration for Club events. 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. Every $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 Membership tenure more than 25 years Elite *Spending from $16,000 15K Spending from $12,000 10K Spending from $8,000 The niche group program is a great way to enhance your Club experience and get the most out of your membership.

*Based on cumulative calendar year spending, excluding monthly dues, fees, f ines 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

ELITE •Welcome gift of $250 (5 x $50) dining vouchers and $150 (3 x $50) sên Spa vouchers* •Invitation to two yearly Elite parties •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 Birthday privileges including $50 off at The 2 nd Floor •Free parking for up to two cars (fee waiver will be applied at next annual billing cycle in July) •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 party •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 Birthday privileges including $50 off at The 2 nd Floor

15K •Welcome gift of $200 (4 x $50) dining vouchers •Invitation to yearly 15K party •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 Birthday privileges including $40 off at The 2 nd Floor •Free parking for one car (fee waiver will be applied at the next annual billing cycle in July) 10K •Invitation to yearly 10K party •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 Birthday 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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Refer A Friend & Get Rewarded Introduce a friend to join The Club and get rewarded * with up to $500 F&B dining vouchers.

Ordinary Membership

Service Membership

Term Membership

Ordinary Membership (Annual Payment Plan)

Service Membership (Annual Payment Plan)

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$250

$250

$250

$100

F&B Dining Vouchers each

F&B Dining Vouchers each

F&B Dining Vouchers each

F&B Dining Vouchers each

F&B Dining Vouchers each

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*Each Membership account will receive their respective reward.

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MEMBERSHIP CARD RENEWAL

In l ine with The Club’s security measures, we wi l l be replacing the current membership cards with a brand new design for al l Members, including our Junior Members, early next year. This is a great time to update photos of yourself and your fami ly, else your new cards wi l l be printed with the existing photos that we have on fi le. If you would like us to use updated photos for your membership card, please email us (membership@amclub.org.sg) a copy of your passport photo by November 30, 2021. Remember to include your name and membership number in the email.

If you do not have passport photos readily available for this purpose, please visit the Membership Office by this date to have your photo taken by our staff.

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For the first time, The Club’s annual Employee Award Ceremony was held virtually due to the ongoing safe management measures. Despite the change, spirits were not dampened and everyone rallied on Zoom to cheer on our colleagues. This year, we recognized 30 staff for their milestone lengths of service, and four staff for their remarkable contributions to The Club.

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EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR

EMPLOYEE AWARD WINNERS

Rookie of the Year Pradeep S/O Pannirselvam Employee of the Year Tier 4 Jenny Lee Employee of the Year Tier 3 Kimberly Lim

Employee of the Year Tier 2 Mack Tan The General Manager's Award Victoria Lim

LONG SERVICE AWARD

Name

Outlet

Service Length

Name

Outlet

Service Length

Adam Chris

Gourmet Pantry The 2nd Floor

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Rahman

Housekeeping

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 25

Selvi Alfie

Production Kitchen

Geri Song

Marketing & Communications

Banquet

Grillhouse Kitchen

Devan Dass Muru

Engineering Grillhouse

Chanel

Pastry sên spa

Coco

Housekeeping

Ken

Production Kitchen

Kesavan

Banquet

Simon

Security sên spa

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Dahlan

Tradewinds Union Bar

Julienne

Sara

Janice Rose

Front Office Front Office

Muhammad Leisure Admin

Ronald

Front Office Housekeeping

Chaine

Banquet Admin Grillhouse Kitchen Grillhouse Kitchen Union Bar Kitchen

Syed

Kok Wai Kok Hoe

Ramesh

Tradewinds

Franky

Yeni Jazzy

Pastry

Union Bar

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LONG SERVICE AWARD - 25 YEARS

LONG SERVICE AWARD - 15 YEARS

LONG SERVICE AWARD - 20 YEARS

LONG SERVICE AWARD - 5 YEARS

LONG SERVICE AWARD - 10 YEARS

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EMPLOYEE AWARD CEREMONY

LONG SERVICE AWARDS

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WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!

Greg Fasala dives deep into what it takes to be par t of The Club’s junior swim team.

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With the Olympics nearly behind us and Christmas around the corner, we can’t help but sense 2022 is going to be a bigger and better year. That said, The American Club swim team wants to thank everyone for their suppor t and wel l wishes over these past 18 months of disruption during uncer tain times. It’s been a chal lenging period for everyone and especial ly our junior Members - from home-based learning, isolated from friends to having several activities being cancel led. Welcome to the new normal for our junior Members, who are learning to navigate al l these whi le prepping for their exams. Despite al l these chal lenges, 2021 welcomed back the Olympics. The much-anticipated games was something we needed to motivate our weary Junior Members - the Olympics showed that spor t can be the equal izer that provides distraction and the celebration of what humans can overcome with perseverance and hard work. Watching the different swimming matches have inspired them. It also showed them that during each training session, this was a time and place where their worries could wash away. Coach Greg Fasala shared his thoughts on the past Tokyo Olympics Games, and The Club's swim team: "I'm very proud of our swimmers here at the club, as adults the disruptions and uncer tainty over the past 18 months has been unsettl ing, to say the least, but as a parent of teenagers and seeing our junior members working hard at school and their continued commitment to their swimming training, it's a testament to their resolve and courage and how our chi ldren can adapt."

restrictions and standards on land no longer apply. Instead we fol low these three simple rules - respect yourself, your competitors and your teammates, show gratitude for the oppor tunity to par ticipate and submerge yourself in a spor t you love." Swim for thought: during the Olympics, training sessions were stopped to watch the matches and to cheer on swimmers l ike Katie Ladecky and other swim heroes that produced excel lent swims. The Olympics al low our Junior Members to witness others achieving record-breaking results gives hope that the best is achievable and on its way for those that work hard. Welcome to their world. The aquatics program is bigger and better than ever as restrictions slowly l ift. Learn to Swim, Junior Group and private swimming lessons are avai lable, along with Adult and Junior / Senior swim squads. Safe management measures were carried out in the making of this photo - pool capacity was kept to 50 pax at the time this image was taken.

He added on, "once you hit the water it feels l ike the

For more informat ion about our programs , please cal l us at 6739-4450/4470, or emai l us at aquat ics@amclub.org. sg

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HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS LAH! Never mind the tropics – The American Club shows you how Christmas is sti l l the most magical time of the year in sunny and snow-free Singapore.

This year, go onl ine with your l ittle munchkins when you sign up for our Christmas Cookie, Gingerbread House or Mul led Wine & Eggnog workshop. THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST You’ve got your tree, so show it off and host an intimate Christmas dinner par ty for your close friends and fami ly. Skip the washing up and cooking with TAC2Go! ’s del ightful festive bundles. Tuck into the juicy roasted turkey served with add-ons l ike quinoa with sweet potato and apple salad, roasted garl ic with rosemary bread stuffing, and 3-cheese baked mac & cheese. STARRY STARRY NIGHT Singapore truly l ights up during Christmas, and the l ine of elaborate decorations and Christmas trees along busy Orchard Road are a true testament to the city’s love for the festive season. This year, enjoy a the return of the annual Orchard Road Christmas l ight-up on November 13. Tune in to Community Chest’s Facebook page or YouTube channel , and soak in 360-degree views of the decorative festive l ights and baubles with your loved ones from the comfor t of your couch.

‘Tis the season to be jol ly, Christmas is just round the corner – ribboned gifts sitting in a pi le under the Christmas tree, the mad rush to complete your festive shopping l ist, and gingerbread man cookies to be baked. The festive season is upon us here in the tropics, and as it turns out, there’s quite a lot of festive activities in The American Club Singapore this Christmas. HAVE A TREE-MENDOUS CHRISTMAS Nothing spel ls happy hol idays l ike a fresh Christmas tree. A majestic centrepiece is the key to amp up the Yuletide spirit. This year, save precious time when you purchase your fresh noble fir (ranges from four to nine feet tal l) from Essentials – using a fuss-free process. Cl ick here to order your l iving room pièce de résistance. UNDER ONE ROOF Whether you are looking for that perfect wine for your vino-loving spouse, a merry experience to enter tain your l ittle ones or an indulgent spa voucher for your girlfriends, The Club has got you covered with our annual Festive Guide.

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TIGER BEER (6-PACKS) $18.50 U.P. $20.90

HEINEKEN (6-PACKS) $21.00 U.P. $24.00

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Terms & Conditions: Not valid in conjunction with other promotions, privileges and flash sales. For more information, please call Essentials at 6739-4332 or email essentials@amclub.org.sg.

TAKE HOME A PIECE OF THE CLUB Fresh from our kitchen to yours, our chefs have whipped up your Club favourites, ready for your dinner table. Available at the Gourmet Pantry from September 17 onwards.

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Retail Price

Hill Country Smoked Brisket (250g) Smoky Chipotle Salsa (250g jar) Vegetarian Paneer Makhani (450g) Deli Style Corned Beef (250g)

$23.00

$6.90

$12.00 $23.00 $20.00 $17.00 $10.00

X.O. Sauce (160g jar)

Black Kurobuta Char Siew (250g)

Granola (350g)

For more infomation, please call The Gourmet Pantry at 6739-4344, or email gourmetpantry@amclub.org.sg.

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Bento Boxes Are you hosting a virtual or on-site break- fast or lunch meeting? Let us take care of mealtimes with our new Bento Boxes! Have the Bento Boxes delivered to your team’s homes as a pleasant surprise, or have them delivered to your meeting venue for a fuss-free meeting.

Mexican Bento Box $24

Your Go-to Bento Box $22 Soba Noodles with Honey Orange Grilled Salmon, Chicken Caesar Burrito (Half), Chocolate Chip Cookie & Choice of Drink (Coke or Bottled Juice)

Healthy Bento Box $18 Caesar Salad, Black Bean and Avocado Wrap, Cheesecake & Choice of Drink (Coke or Bottled Juice)

Breakfast Bento Box $12

Jicama Salad with Lime Vinaigrette, Shredded Chicken Enchiladas in Mole Verde, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Tres Leches Cake & Choice of Drink (Coke or Bottled Juice)

Fresh Fruit, Bagels with Butter and Jam, Choice of Blueberry Muffin or Danish Pastry, Choice of Muesli or Strawberry Yogurt & Bottled Orange Juice

Terms & Conditions • Each Bento Box is good for one person • Minimum order of 10 Bento Boxes • No substitution of ingredients • Food must be consumed within two hours upon collection • Cancellations or amendments to orders cannot be accommodated after orders are submitted • Orders must be placed at least three working days in advance • Collection point is at B1 car park • Island-wide delivery is available at a nominal fee • Surcharge applies on eve and day of public holiday For more information or to order, please email catering@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.

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 .