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ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010

 OUR VISION
To be the most sought-after premier club in Singapore,
constantly exceeding the expectations of members.

OUR MISSION
To provide a first-class dining, sporting and recreation facility
to meet the needs of a diverse multi-national membership.

THE TANGLIN CLUB

 CONTENTS

GENERAL COMMITTEE 2
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 3
TREASURER’S REPORT 4
FIVE YEAR COMPARISON 5
RECORD OF MEETINGS 7

SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
DEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY 8
ENTERTAINMENT 10
FOOD & BEVERAGE 12
HUMAN RESOURCE 14
LIBRARY & CLUB RELATIONS 15
MAGAZINE & WEBSITE 16
MEMBERSHIP & RULES 17
TENDERS & PURCHASING 19
SPORTS & RECREATION 20

SPORTS SECTION REPORTS

BALUT 21
BILLIARDS 22
BRIDGE 23
FITNESS 24
GOLF 25
LAWN BOWLS 26
SCUBA 27
SQUASH 28
SWIMMING 29
TENNIS 30

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT BY THE GENERAL COMMITTEE 31
AUDITORS’ REPORT 32
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 33
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 34
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND 35
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 36
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 37

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 52

AUDITORS
DELOITTE & TOUCHE (CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS)

PRINCIPAL BANKERS
CITIBANK
DBS BANK
HSBC
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
UNITED OVERSEAS BANK

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GENERAL COMMITTEE 2009/2010

Standing (from left): Vincent Troy, David Palmer, Dr Richard Tan, Robert Wiener, Eric Lee
Seated (from left): Frank Newman, Nan Sandford, Humphrey Chua, Joseph Chew, Shanta Sundarason, Dr Albert Wee

Joseph Chew
President

David Palmer
Vice President

Humphrey Chua
Honorary Treasurer

Committee Members
Eric Lee
Frank Newman
Nan Sandford
Shanta Sundarason
Dr Richard Tan
Vincent Troy
Dr Albert Wee
Robert Wiener

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It gives me great pleasure to pen the
foreword of the Club’s 2009/10 Annual
Report.
It has been an eventful year. The
General Committee (GC) together with
the Management of the Club took
stock of where the Club was in early
2009 and quickly determined where
the Club should be going. It was not an
easy task bearing in mind the interests
of the major stakeholders namely
the members of the Club. I am glad
to report that we have embarked on
several projects and exercises which
will land the Club in good stead going
forward.
The renovation and upgrading works
of the Wheelhouse, the swimming
pools and the surrounds will start in
June 2010 and should be completed
by October 2010. The iconic Churchill
Room will be receiving a facelift, so
to speak and its menu revamped. The
landscaping works at the new Sports
& Recreation Complex is completed.
Only the walkway between the Squash
Centre and the car park has to be done
pending approval of the authorities.
The Membership and Rules Sub-
Committee (MRSC) and the M&R
management staff have been
particularly busy addressing the Club
Rules, so that these Rules are updated
and remain relevant. With this in
mind, the MRSC has been working
diligently on some rule changes.
Firstly, it is proposed that the wordings
of the Rules be tidied up to improve
readability and understanding.
Secondly, a number of rule changes
are being proposed. These rule
changes have to be approved at the
upcoming Annual General Meeting on
Monday 26 April 2010.
During the financial year 2009/10,
the Club welcomed 114 new Ordinary
Members and 81 Term Members.
Membership growth in the year under
review, was slower when compared
to the previous year. A related
development to membership was the
capacity study commissioned by the
Club to the Singapore Management
University. The study was to help the
Club determine the utilisation of the
Club’s facilities and amenities, and the
optimal membership capacity.
The report was presented to members
at a recent M&R Dialogue. With the
members’ feedback, we will moderate
the report and undertake the agreed
recommended actions.
Food & Beverage, which has to be
the anchor of the Club did well. Food
covers grew for most F&B outlets.
Gross F&B revenue grew by a hefty
$700,000 from $8.2m in 2008/09
to $8.9m in 2009/10. Menus in the
different outlets were modified and/
or upgraded to reflect members’
preferences. However at all times
prices were kept attractive if not
low, bearing in mind that this is a
Members’ Club.
Working hand-in-hand and supporting
the F&B team is the Events &
Entertainment team. There is never a
month that went by that the Club did
not have topical events that must have
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
spurred the members to come to the
Club to savour the entertainment as
well as the food and beverage.
Not to be outdone are the Sports &
Recreation sections, which are to be
credited with the various tournaments
in golf, tennis, squash, swimming
etc. A new Darts Section was set up
recently and is already having a good
following.
I am happy to report that in the
past year, the Club has seen
greater harmony in the General
Committee; and between the GC
and the membership through better
communication and being more
sensitive to the needs of members.
There are and always will be times
when we cannot react as fast or in the
manner expected. We seek your kind
understanding and patience.
It now leaves me to thank my fellow
GC and Sub-Committee members
for their general services, the
Management and staff of the Club for
their dedication and hardwork and last
but not least all the members for their
kind support.
Joseph Chew
President
The Tanglin Club
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TREASURER’S REPORT
FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE
Humphrey Chua (Convenor)
Joseph Chew (Deputy Convenor)
Frank Newman
Patrick Docherty
Lim Kian Kok
Tan Kai Seng
Yap Boh Pin
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Despite an uncertain global period, for the
financial year ended 31 Jan 2010 the Club
recorded an Operating Surplus After Tax of
$3.391m against budget of $4.613m. The lower
than budgeted surplus arose from Entrance
Fees of $3.94m which was lower by $2.8m
against the previous year.
Cash at Bank and Fixed Deposits stood at
$14.321m and Investment from the 5% OCBC
Bond maturing in September 2011 with net
book value at $10.307m, giving total available
Cash of $24.628m. The cash-flow for the
financial year remained positive and Interest
earned for the financial year was $555k.
However, on the business line results, F&B
operations with higher revenue of $8.918m
(2009: $8.278m) suffered a deficit of $2.784m
(2009 deficit: $3.324m) arising from higher cost
of sales not passed on through higher selling
price. The Sports & Recreation operations also
revealed comparable deficit of $1.622m (2009:
$1.635m).
Comforting to note, Members Subscriptions of
$7.63m, together with the rental & commission
income of $374k, were more than sufficient
to cover other operating costs and utilities
of $6.45m. All other business lines produced
surpluses - Jackpot operations generated higher
net surplus of $945k, up by $160k from prior
year and Guestrooms achieved an operating
surplus of $769k.
The jobs credit for this year amounted to
$521k. This is projected to reduce to $95k after
considering the reduction from 12% in the last
FY to 6% from January to March 2010, 3% from
April to June 2010 and no further rebates from
the Government thereafter.
The Balance Sheet of the Club remained
conservatively strong with Net Assets standing
at $59.409m. (2009: $56.018m). No revaluation
of the Club’s properties were made, which
still stands at Property Revaluation Reserve of
$2.258m.
On Capital Expenditure, the final payment
to the Master Plan was completed in two
trenches after ensuring that all defects were
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recognized and made good with warranties,
$554k on 21 December 2009 and $698k on 8
March 2010, totalling $1,252k. Other major
Capital Expenditure as approved by GC not
exceeding $250k per project item (per Club
Rule 4(v), capital expenditure of less than
S$250,000/- in aggregate can be approved by
the General Committee) totalled 3 (landscaping
works and its surroundings including the garden
and covered walkway at S&R building $200k,
installation of CCTVs $100k, installation of
outdoor tennis lightings $108k).
At the SGM held on 8 February 2010, the
members voted in favour of the refurbishment
of Wheelhouse and Pool Project at an amount
not exceeding $3.5m. The Club finances and
cash-flows are able to fund all the above Capital
Expenditure.
Extraordinary legal fees arising from members’
action against the Club and Committee came
to $217k. The Club will make every effort to
claim against the Directors & Officers Liability
Insurance Policy.
CLUB ACTIVITIES
The Club had been more vibrant with more
members coming back to enjoy the myriad of
sports and social activities as well as patronizing
the F&B outlets. For Club activities and
achievements held in the financial year, kindly
refer to the respective Convenors’ reports.
BUDGET 2010/2011
For the coming financial year, the Club has
budgeted a net surplus of $744k, compared
to this financial year’s $3,391k. The major
variances are:
• no property tax rebate next FY
(expense increase by $107k)
• reduction in jobs credit from $521k to $95k
(expense increase by $426k)
• higher depreciation of $570k due to full
impact on S&R building and additional new
capital expenditure planned for the new FY
• write back of bonuses of $635k in FY
ending January 2010
• lower F&B sales by $346k, assuming lower
collections from Wheelhouse which will be
closed for refurbishment for about
3 months
• lower guestroom revenue by $254k,
assuming closure for renovation for
3 months
Total capital expenditure budgeted amounts to
$6.687m. Major items are as follows:
• Wheelhouse and Swimming Pool
renovation at $3.5m
• Guestrooms upgrade including M&E works
estimated at $1.6m
• Improvement to M&E and ACMV (for
energy efficiency arising from energy audit)
at $500k
• Churchill Room minor renovation at $200k
• Jackpot machines replacement at $135k
Notwithstanding the above expenditures, the
budget revealed that at end of financial year
31 January 2011, the Club will continue to have
positive cash balance of $12.4m (not including
the $10m Bonds).
FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE
During the financial year and on an ongoing
basis, the Finance Sub-Committee, together
with the General Manager and the Financial
Controller had worked on recommendations
to streamline areas of operations for cost
reductions without compromising on quality
and efficiency, to improve accounting systems
and procedures and to ensure that the financial
records and reports are accurate, timely and
to show a true and fair view as required under
good governance and practice.
We are also looking into ways to improve
productivity in the area of integrating the
current Front Office to Back Office Accounting
System, using the computerized Inventory
Control System to work out the F&B costs and
for stock take, and using the computerized
Checking System for cheque issuance.
As I approach the end of my term, I would like
to thank the members of the Finance Sub-
Committee, the Finance department and the
other departments in giving their commitment
in ensuring good work ethics, cooperation and
for their support and contributions.
Humphrey Chua
Honorary Treasurer
 FIVE YEAR COMPARISON

PERFORMANCE RESULTS FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS

2009/10 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07 2005/06

REVENUE
Guest Room rental 1,219 1,261 1,097 967 832
Subscriptions fees 7,630 6,797 5,684 5,444 5,315
Food and Beverage sales 8,918 8,278 7,782 7,232 6,747
Jackpot collections 1,372 1,215 1,182 1,026 1,066
Sports and Recreation 326 279 122 119 118
Miscellaneous 375 354 332 293 282

Total operating revenue 19,839 18,184 16,200 15,081 14,361

Entrance fees 3,941 6,970 4,948 3,249 2,938

Investment income 555 231 699 953 885

Other Operating Income 4,495 7,201 5,647 4,202 3,823

Total Revenue 24,334 25,386 21,847 19,283 18,184

EXPENSES
Cost of food and beverage sales 3,983 3,644 3,286 2,971 2,826
Staff and related costs 8,135 9,148 8,828 7,796 7,580
Other operating costs 4,461 4,004 4,017 3,414 2,731
Water and electricity 1,991 1,879 1,408 1,266 1,113
Depreciation 2,122 1,982 1,239 1,148 1,081
Property tax 161 269 269 269 269

Total operating expenditure 20,854 20,926 19,046 16,863 15,599

Net Operating Surplus 3,480 4,460 2,801 2,420 2,585

Less : Taxation 89 -11 151 16 150

Net surplus for the year 3,391 4,471 2,650 2,404 2,435

Cash balance including investments 24,628 20,419 21,802 23,339 28,744

Beverage/ cigarette cost of sales 49.2% 47.1% 47.9% 46.5% 47.8%

Food cost of sales 43.0% 42.8% 40.0% 38.9% 39.5%

Staff Strength at year end 236 233 219 216 212

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TOTAL REVENUE for the years ended 31st January ($’000)

10,000

9,000

8,000

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0
2005/06

2006/07

2007/08

2008/09

2009/10
Guestroom Subscriptions Fees Food & Beverage Sales
Jackpot Collections Sports & Recreation Miscellaneous
Entrance Fees Investment Income

TOTAL REVENUE for year 2010

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 RECORD OF MEETINGS

Record of meetings attended by General Committee Members

May 2009 to March 2010
A General Committee F Membership & Rules K Library & Club Relations
B Development & Property G Entertainment L Introduction Evenings
C Finance H Sports & Recreation M Interview of Candidates
D Human Resource I Magazine & Website
E Food & Beverage J Tenders & Purchasing

Committee A B C D E F G H I J K L M
No. of meetings held 9 9 10 9 8 9 10 9 10 9 9 8 17
Joseph Chew 9 8 1 7 4
David Palmer 9 6 7 7 4
Humphrey Chua 9 8 8 4
Eric Lee 6 9 6 2
Frank Newman 9 7 8 5
Nan Sandford 9 7 6 10 8 8 15
Shanta Sundarason 8 6 10 5 1
Dr Richard Tan 9 7 7 8 2
Vincent Troy 8 9 6 5 4
Dr Albert Wee 7 8 3 8
Robert Wiener 9 7 10 7 3

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SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT

DEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY

DEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY landscape along the

SUB-COMMITTEE boundary fence is now
Dr. Richard Tan (Convenor) decorated with lush and
Shanta Sundarason (Deputy Convenor) leafy plants providing a
V. Krishna natural screen for the
Jeffrey Beh Club from public’s view.
Tan Siang Chik
Chen Teck Shing We had also enlarged
Kevin Gin the beer garden thus
increasing the seating
VISION & FOCUS OF THE DEVELOPMENT & capacity, allowing more
PROPERTY SUB-COMMITTEE members to chill out at
We are set to improve the upkeep of the the beer garden after
Club’s premise by implementation of proactive their workout. The
maintenance. By doing so, the Club will be upgraded beer garden
able to have an accurate projection of cyclical comes with a timber deck
maintenance expenses. A carefully drawn and is partially roofed
development plan will also be put in place to with glass so that it blends
ensure that the Club is constantly updated to well with the surrounding
meet the members’ changing needs. landscape. A covered
walkway connecting the
MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT Sports Complex and the
I am happy to report that all works related Squash Centre was also and keeping it updated to meet the needs of
to the Master Plan Development had been constructed to provide shelter during rainy members.
completed including the finalization of the days.
accounts with the main contractor, Sanchoon One area of priority will be our guestrooms
Builders Pte Ltd. WHEELHOUSE, SWIMMING POOL AND which are extremely popular judging from
SURROUNDS UPGRADING our occupancy and also vital to the financial
The sprinkler system for the lawn bowls An amount of $500,000 has been set aside in success of the Club. However guest feedback
green is now equipped with a water tank and the FY2009/2010 budget for the re-tiling of the indicates that they look very tired especially our
modifications works had been made to the swimming pool. Having taken into consideration bathrooms and the air-conditioning system are
sprinklers enabling them to cover the whole that the re-tiling of the swimming pool will have in need of a major overhaul.
lawn bowls area. The watering of the green can its impact on the Wheelhouse and swimming
now be carried out in an efficient and effective pool surrounds, the General Committee decided Churchill Room, being an outlet that offers
manner. to include these two areas, which are weary fine dining, is often utilized to hold events
and outdated, for upgrading. The upgrading and weddings. The upgrading aims to bring it
IMPROVEMENT WORKS AT THE SPORTS plan aims to integrate facilities and optimize the back to its glorious days and also equip it with
COMPLEX use of space in the Club. modern infrastructure to handle the advanced
Improvement works had been carried out for audio & visual needs of users.
the area in front of the Squash Centre. The As such, the General Committee called for
a Special General The existing set-up at the Terrace, Terrace Bar
Meeting on 8 February and Wine Bar presents a challenge. We could
2010 to seek approval enhance their individual identity or integrate
for a budget of $3.5 the outlets with a common theme e.g. bar cum
million to execute the alfresco dining.
upgrading plan and the
resolution was passed. The main lobby looks weary in its current
The Management is now state and deserves a make-over to restore its
working closely with the majestic character in a contemporary fashion.
designer to refine the The DPSC will put recommendations in place
proposal and explore the to improve all those facilities to ensure The
feasibility of incorporating Tanglin Club remains the most thought after
members’ input into the club in Singapore.
proposal.
In conclusion, I would like to thank each and
LOOKING AHEAD every member, for the valuable time and effort
We had made plans to given, in enhancing the Club to what it is today.
upgrade the existing
facilities in the Club and Dr Richard Tan
the primary focus is to Development & Property Convenor
enhance the physical
condition of facilities

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DEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY

COST REPORT ON ADDITION AND ALTERATION WORKS TO THE TANGLIN CLUB At 31 January 2010

CONTRACT PACKAGES AWARDED FINAL REMARKS

CONTRACT at 31 Jan 2010
SUMS
$ $

PILING CONTRACT 921,395.00 760,992.23 Final Account

signed

1.0 Main Builder’s Works

1.1.1 General Preliminaries 1,531,207.00 1,531,207.00
1.2.1 Cost for Bond & Insurances &
Discount, etc 370,000.00 370,000.00
1.3.1 Builder’ Works - Architectural & Structural 9,004,420.00 9,004,420.00
1.3.2 Variations to Builder’s Works 0.00 411,232.41
1.3.3 Variations not in Master Plan 0.00
1.4.1 M&E Works 3,439,303.00 3,439,303.00
1.4.2 Variations to M&E Works
(as advised by Squire Mech) 0.00 728,624.40
1.4.3 Variations not in Master Plan 0.00

2.0 Prime Cost Sums

2.1 Vertical Transportation 350,000.00 248,200.00
2.2.1 Interior Fitting-Out Works 0.00
(a) PC Sum for Interior fitting-Out Works
and Built-in Joinery Works 3,094,000.00 2,038,930.00
(b) PC Sum for Loose Furniture, Fixtures and Lockers 0.00
2.2.2 Variations to ID NSC 0.00 11,647.85
2.2.3 Variations not in Masterplan / F1 0.00 364,020.00
2.3 Bar Equipment 200,000.00 196,385.00
2.4 Audio Video Equipment 200,000.00 243,457.00

3.0 Provisional Sums

(a) Builder’ Works in Connection with Services Installation 200,000.00 0.00
(b) Interior Fitting-Out Works to Hair Salon 160,000.00 0.00
(c) Interior Fitting-Out Works to Spa/Health Club 864,000.00 0.00
(d) Diversion fo Existing Services 175,000.00 17,441.25
(e) Services Connection Fee 60,000.00 0.00
(f) Landscaping Works 100,000.00 100,000.00
(g) Contingencies 843,000.00 0.00

4.0 Builder’s Profit & Attendance on Prime Cost 107,070.00 68,963.34

TOTAL FOR MAIN CONTRACT 20,698,000.00 18,773,831.25

TOTAL TO PILING & MAIN CONTRACT WORKS 21,619,395.00 19,534,823.48

[exclusive of GST]

5.0 ADD
5.1 Consultants’ Fee 1,400,000.00 1,072,046.10
5.11 HBO Fees 260,000.00
5.2 Site Administration 350,000.00 423,282.39
5.3 Accredited Checkers 10,600.00 10,600.00
5.4 Models and Prospective 12,000.00 3,400.00
5.5 Authorities Submission Fee 75,000.00 91,850.37
5.6 Authorities Submission Fee to SLA 23,000.00 23,011.04
5.7 Structural Investigation Fees 10,000.00 8,930.00
5.8 Demolition of sub-station 18,100.00
Total for ‘ADD’ 1,880,600.00 1,911,219.90

TOTAL COST 23,499,995.00 21,446,043.38

including Consultancy Fees and Site Administration

GRAND TOTAL 21,446,043.38

List of Items not to be included in Masterplan (528,864.92) Tangles Kitchen, POS Cabling,
Equipment Room

Total less excluded items 20,917,178.46

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SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT

ENTERTAINMENT

Clockwise (from top): Robert Wiener, Tan Chin Ngiap, Kate Stanley, Patricia Hancock-Teoh, Shirley Low,
Angelina Tan, Vanitar Sindaya and Tony Liok.

ENTERTAINMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
Robert Wiener (Convenor)
Patricia Hancock-Teoh
Kathy Birkbeck
Shirley Low
Tan Chin Ngiap
Tony Liok
Kate Stanley
CHILDREN SUB-COMMITTEE
Christine Kwee
Rachelle Lau
Soon Pek Quan
DEPARTMENT STAFF
Angelina Tan - Events Manager
Vanitar Sindaya - Events Executive
Komala Attegan - Playroom Officer
Nishalani Nair - Playroom Officer
SUMMARY OF EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Number of events from January to December:
• 22 special events
• 4 Ladies Luncheon
• 2 Adults Art Workshop
Most of our events attracted an average
attendance of 100 to 120 members and
guests. Some of the few successful events
with overwhelming crowds of more than 160
members and guests were the Peranakan
Evening held in June, Golden Oldies Night in July
and Oktoberfest in September.
In May, the Annual Club Party themed “Blue
Hawaii” had a successful turnout of over 800
members and their guests. It was a fun-filled
evening with heart-pounding entertainment
and great food & beverage throughout the
night.
Golden Oldies
In support of Spa Botanica, we held two
therapeutic Spa events in July and October,
which saw approximately 25 attendees.
NYE Ball countdown saw a total of almost
700 revelers through the Club with good
entertainment and excellent food & beverage.
It was a memorable night for most. Most of
all festive events were successful. We had
approximately 600 attendees during the
Christmas Tree Lighting.
In aid of The Children’s Aid Society, a donation
box was placed at the reception desk from
29 November till 25 December. A total of
$1,333 was collected and we thank those who
contributed to this donation.
CINEMA
Numbers of movies screened from January to
December: 48 movies
Total Attendance from January to December:
Approximately 11,524
Some of the popular movies which received
very good response with over 300 viewers were
Mama Mia, Sound Dog, Ramen Girl, Australia,
Young Victoria, Last Chance Harvey, Gran
Torino, Changeling and Up.
TEEN SCENE
This year, we had the privilege of having
Kate Stanley on our committee who is very
enthusiastic and active in teenage activities.
Although we have not planned anything
successfully for this demographic group, we
will strive harder to organize activities and
events for the upcoming year. There have also
been ideas and suggestions brainstormed and
put together in setting up at teenage area
within the lower ground floor for the Club. This
project, we hope, will be looked into seriously
and carried forward successfully.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES & PLAYROOM
Total number of events & activities: 18
Majority of our children’s activities went well
in 2009 with an average of 20 children per
activity/workshops. To name a few successful
events: Sweet Love Chocolate-making
Workshop, Modern Etiquette, Science Show,
Children’s Easter Party, National Day Brunch,
Sweet Scary Night Halloween Party and all the
festive baking workshops. Magical Christmas
Fairy Tale party was a great success with an
attendance of about 120 children.
Our playroom continued to be well-utilized
by children age two and above. Operationally,
it has been a smooth year. Towards the last
quarter of 2009, we spent approximately $350
in replacing and replenishing toys. Beginning
of 2009, an advertisement was placed in the
magazine titled “Reuse & Recycle” reaching
out to members to bring in used toys for the
Playroom. Response was fair and we urge
members to continue to participate in this
recycling project.
In continuation of 2008’s success, we brought
back the Christmas Pantomime “Aladdin” which
was wonderfully performed by The Stage Club
over the weekend of our annual Tree Lighting.
We had an overwhelming turnout of more than
450 attendees.
FY2009/10 BUDGET
(FEBRUARY TO DECEMBER 2009)
Generated Gross Income Revenue vs
Budgeted Gross
Special Events
Generated Gross Income Revenue - $214,712.32
Budgeted Gross - $170,000
Children’s Activity
Generated Gross Income Revenue - $27,564.51
Budgeted Gross - $16,600
Special Events had the opportunity to work
in two other events (Peranakan Evening and
Oktoberfest) which were not forecasted in the
calendar.
Children’s Activity brought in substantial
revenue for the NYE Family Party.
FY2010/2011
The goal for the Entertainment Department for
FY2010/2011 is to create a concentrated mix
of cultural entertainment that will be capable
of contributing to the Club’s social activities by
attracting and accommodating members and
their guests of diverse cultures and ages.
The Entertainment Department will not only
seek after local and regional artists to perform
or exhibit but will create entertainment that is
stimulating, cost effective and attractive.
We have finalized our objectives for the year
ahead and look forward to generate a Gross
Income of no less than $240,000 in all areas of
the Entertainment.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE
Terms of Reference for the Entertainment Sub-
Committee were put together in late December
and we are pleased to share the following with
you.
The Entertainment Sub-Committee is made up
of a group no less than four and no greater than
eight members including the Convenor and
Deputy convenor.
The Entertainment Sub-Committee’s role
is to focus on all matters pertaining to
entertainment and events in the Club.
Its primary role is to:
• Set the policy and the direction
of the Club’s activities (events
and entertainment) for the year in
question.
• Set the policy and direction of the
Club’s children’s activities (events
and activities) for the year in
question
• Arrange for the selection of all films
in the Club for the year in question
• To raise the profile of the Club’s
activities within Singapore society
Golden Oldies
Oktoberfest
Rock & Roll Night
through media coverage in various
high profile magazines (Singapore
Tatler, The Peak etc)
• To solicit as far as possible
sponsorship (external) for events
and activities in the Club
• Ensure that the budget for the
department, inclusive of operating
costs, Club subsidies and any new
infrastructure is provided for the
ensuing year.
OPERATIONALLY
There are two separate sub-committees under
the entertainment umbrella namely:
• The ESC (Entertainment Sub-Com)
Through the Events HOD; works
closely with the Events Department
and makes recommendations to the
Management of the Club on all
major Club events (Tanglin Ball,
NYE Ball, Club Party etc), and all
other events/activities in the Club.
• The CSC (Children’s Sub-Com)
Through the Events HOD; makes
recommendations to the
Management of the Club on
Blue Hawaiian Club Party
Oktoberfest
Shanghai Nights
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ENTERTAINMENT
activities for members’ children age
between 5 to 16 years of age.
WORD OF THANKS
Once again, thank you members for supporting
all our events. Please do not hesitate to
provide us feedback on any of the events you
have participated in, may it be good or bad.
However, we will come to you with a yearly
survey.
In closing, many thanks to all my Committee
members for giving so much time and effort to
make this year such a success.
To the Tanglin Club Entertainment Team,
Angelina, Vanitar, Komala and Nishalani, you
all make our job so very easy. I know we have
achieved a great deal this year and I wish you all
the very best for 2010.
It has been a great pleasure to be your
Convenor this year.
Robert Wiener
Entertainment Convenor
Blue Hawaiian Club Party
Rock & Roll Night
Christmas Day
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
F&B SUB-COMMITTEE
Frank Newman (Convenor)
David Palmer (Deputy Convenor)
David Goh
Nan Sandford
David Hickman
It has been a difficult year for all in the F&B
department. With the economic situation,
expats leaving and staffing tight due to IR’s
opening, and average check down 20%,
management has done an excellent job in
controlling cost without a price increase.
Members often do not realize that F&B is quite
a complex department with turnover of almost
$8 million a year, serves 1000 meals a day and
employs 69 people in the kitchens and 77 staff
in restaurants - a total of 146 persons. There
are four kitchens serving four main types of
food, Chinese, Western, Indian, Thai and local
dishes to cater to our multinational group of
members.
From the figures (please see table on the
following page) you will note, revenue is up
and costs down, and all budgets positive, this
resulting in a considerable reduction in losses
on direct costing of $563,000 compared to the
previous year. (Job credits totaled $270,000).
With covers up but individual checks down, it
must mean members appreciate the good value
of Club services in these difficult economic
times. It also means staff are working harder for
less revenue.
Revenue for combined F&B outlets reached
over $1 million in a single month for the first
time in December 2009.
Churchill Room
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CHURCHILL ROOM - OUR
FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT
A lot of effort was put
into trying to introduce
a Chinese Restaurant in
the Churchill Room, but it
always floundered over the
Club’s low customer base.
Outside contractors were
not interested unless the
restaurant was open to the
public, and internal catering
was not cost effective. Top
quality Chinese food is 2
to 3 times more expensive
to prepare and serve than
Western food.
Fine dining did not take
Deli Lounge
off – members were more
interested in a wholesome
meal rather than “Picasso
on a plate”. It was decided outlets but the staff are doing all they can to
to position the restaurant based on an continue “service as usual”.
“international theme” with best dishes taken
from menus supplied by reciprocal clubs. Food The restaurant will be much brighter and with a
standard and positioning is upmarket from partially-open kitchen, allowing a larger menu
Tavern with prices and quality about 15 to 20% with a concentration on local dishes. When
higher. Covers and revenue have already shown completed it will be a very attractive restaurant,
an increase. befitting a premier Club. Compared to other
outlets it is more expensive to staff, as it is open
The Club needs both a function room and a for 15.5 hours a day, and revenue per cover is
premier restaurant, and the Churchill Room smaller than in other outlets.
serves both. The room was beginning to look
tatty, and not befitting the premier restaurant THE DELI LOUNGE AND TANGLES
of a 5-star international Club. Designers were These restaurants have proved to be popular,
consulted, resulting in a “soon to be completed” especially at lunch time. Not only do they serve
upgrade of the room. a good meal at reasonable prices, but with the
opening of the new car park, parking is much
THE TAVERN AND TERRACE easier.
The most popular restaurant in the Club - nearly
always full as it offers good BANQUETING
wholesome food at sensible Banqueting sales over the last year have
prices. Menus have been increased by 24% at $1.208 million. Members
revamped. are now beginning to appreciate the excellent
value and facilities the Banqueting Department
WHEELHOUSE is offering compared to outside vendors.
The highlight of the year
was the passing at the SGM BARS AND WINE BAR
in February 2010, of the There are five bars in the Club all selling a
proposal to renovate the complete range of drinks. The Wine Bar has
pool, surroundings and the not taken off as hoped, but plans are in hand
Wheelhouse Restaurant. to upgrade this room, after the Wheelhouse
renovations are complete.
This will result in the closure
of the restaurant for about Wine sales have held up surprisingly well this
three months. Alternative year at $1.012 million - a marginal increase of
arrangement are in hand to 3% over last year, and prices are lower than at
increase serving areas in the most other clubs.
Wine Bar, Terrace, Deli and
Tangles. This may result in WINE SECTION
slightly smaller menus in some The Wine Section held seven functions during
the year, including a dinner with Guest Chef
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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Jimmy Chok, five wine tasting events
and a gala dinner in December 2009.
GENERAL
Most clubs in Singapore lose money
on their F&B departments. To break
even on direct costs at the Club’s
F&B outlets means revenue/covers
would have to increase by about 10%.
With new menus and upgrades, and
hopefully additional revenue at all
restaurants, it is possible the break
even figure will be obtained in a year
or so. It is not practical to engage
outside caterers to deliver 5-star food
and service at a sensible pricing/cost
structure.
To recover all costs, both direct and
Wine Bar
allocated, means menu prices would
have to be increased by over 50% -
which is inconceivable.
The F&B department has not had an overall
price increase for some years yet all costs from
food, utilities, staffing etc, have increased in the
meantime.
Overall, our food & beverage prices are the
lowest of the major clubs, although individual
items may be higher. Members often complain
that some items are more expensive than
outside food courts, stalls, etc. Their overheads
are usually much lower, their customer base
larger, and normally they are only selling one or
two lines, which allows for economies of scale.
McDonalds can sell hamburgers cheaper than
the Club. On the other hand, prices at Raffles
are much higher.
The Club has first class staff in both kitchens
and restaurants, and both service and food
quality have been upgraded this year and
complaints way down.
The main problem is that the Club is serving
members 5-star food and service at 3-star
prices, with expensive overheads. With no
menu price increase for some time, but with
cost cutting measures, increased productivity
and increased sales, expenses have decreased,
and losses reduced, but this can only carry
on for so long, as all costs have increased
considerably over the past few years.
Some members say that as they are paying a
monthly subscription, this should be used to
subsidise F&B. Almost all the subscription goes
to paying for Club amenities like swimming
pool, car parks, sports complex, maintenance,
cinema, as well as administration, security
and the likes. A 5-star club has to have these
amenities, whether members use them or not.
The F&B policy is to give members
5-star food and service at reasonable
prices. With the improvement in the
economic situation, it is hoped that
price increases can be kept to the
minimum. Pricing policy is continually
under review.
PERFORMANCE
Members sometimes state that
staff are not performing as the F&B
department continues to lose money.
That is not correct. Staff are measured
against budget, which is approved by
the General Committee. This year,
all figures are positive, so staff have
performed above expectations.
The General Committee sets pricing,
number of outlets and menu policy. It
is these items that mainly affect the
overall cost and profit/loss structure of
the F&B department.
A BIG THANKS TO ALL
It’s been a challenging year for all concerned,
not only coping with the economic situation,
but a change of management. All agree that
there has been a considerable improvement
in standards over the period and I am certain
that with our team of Executive Chef Louis Tay,
Sous Chef Dennis Thng and F&B Operations
Manager Johnny Yap, there will be even more
improvements in the coming year.
My thanks go to all the staff and F&B Sub-
Committee members for all their help, guidance
and assistance in obtaining these excellent
results.
Frank Newman
F&B Convenor

SUMMARY OF F&B FINANCIAL RESULTS 2009/10 ($1000)

DIRECT COSTS/REVENUE Y.T.D. Budget Last Year % increase/decrease
over last year
Revenue 8919 8470 8244 +8.2
Cost of Sales 3983 3799 3644 +9.3
Gross Profit 4936 4670 4600 +7.3
Direct Labor Costs 4811 4704 5015 -4.1
Other Direct Costs 1008 867 1032 -2.3

Net Income (Loss)

On Direct Costing -883 -901 -1446 +39.0

Allocated Expenses
Utilities 991 1003 958 +3.4
Property Tax 57 61 94 -39.4
Depreciation 497 436 472 +5.3
Allocated Labor 357 342 355 +0.6

Total Allocated Costs 1902 1842 1879 +1.2

Estimated total Loss

F&B department -2784 -2743 -3324 +16.2

F&B Cost (%) 44.66 44.99 44.02 +1.5

Labor Costs (%) 53.95 55.70 60.57 -10.9
Total Food Covers 372,307 319,774 282,607 +31.7
Average Check ($) 23.73 26.15 29.00 -18.2

Note:
1. A government “Job Credit Scheme” of $259,000 reduced labour costs by that amount.
2. Including in the accounts is $84,000 for cable vision expenses.
3. About 6000 $50 birthday vouchers will be given to members this year.
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HUMAN RESOURCE
HUMAN RESOURCE SUB-COMMITTEE
Eric Lee (Convenor)
Nan Sandford (Deputy Convenor)
Sylvia Lee
Patrick Kwek
Vincent Troy
Adrian Kwong
The harsh global economic climate in the first
three quarters of 2009 resulted in a negative
impact on many businesses here in Singapore.
However, the economic outlook for 2010 seems
better as companies are more confident and
business is picking up. The Club itself managed
quite well to sail through these difficult times
and we actually have recorded an increase in
business in most areas. 2009/10 also saw a nice
dip in staff resignations where we managed to
reduce the monthly attrition rate to 1.3% as
compared with 3.2% from the previous financial
year.
The Club still showed a high turnover in
various department heads but we look forward
to a stabilisation in this area with a new
management team in place.
IMPROVEMENTS
Several new initiatives and activities were
implemented during 2009 to improve the
working environment and work culture of the
staff. It began with the area known as the ‘Back-
of-House’, where the Facilities, Housekeeping,
Security, and Kitchen staff engage in their
duties; and staff have their changing and resting
rooms. The area has been nicely cleaned up and
is well-lit, making it a welcoming entrance for
staff arriving for their duties. The staff entrance
also has been officially relocated to this area
with a new security station in place to assist and
monitor activities.
Training was the next important step for
the staff. With the assistance of training
agencies such as OTI Consulting Pte Ltd, Elaine
Heng Image Consultancy and the Tourism
Management Institute of Singapore, staff were
trained in Communication & Relationship
Management, Problem Solving & Decision
Making, and Personal Grooming, with an
attendance of 70% to 90% of all staff attending.
We managed to save a big portion of our
training budget by fully utilizing all the various
government grants, subsidies and absentee
payroll assistance available. Total course fees
amounted to $14,088.85, after a SDF grant of
$50,488 and a SRP grant of $32,358.35.
Recently, we have also started a Workforce
Skills Qualification in Employability Skills
Systems offered by the Tourism Management
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From left: Patrick Kwek, Vincent Troy, Eric Lee, Nan Sandford and Adrian Kwong.
Inset: Sylvia Lee.
Institute of Singapore. Even
further emphasis will be given
to ensure all service staff will
receive compulsory training
before serving a single Club
member.
All work and no play would
certainly make one very
dull; therefore, staff morale
was improved with regular
trips to places of interest,
giving staff the opportunity
to relax, unwind, get to
know each other and have
a much-needed breather. It
allowed staff to form a more
cohesive bond with their
colleagues, many of whom Staff at a Communication &
Relationship Management Workshop.
do not socialise with each
other outside their normal
work schedules. The outings
proved to be popular, and the THE LEAP FORWARD
Human Resource Department received many In the dynamic work environment that exists
suggestions on places to visit in the future. in Singapore, people are recognised as the
Events organised for staff included a visit to country’s primary resource, and as an elite
the Singapore Flyer, the Night Safari, a Staff social and business club, The Tanglin Club
Bowling Tournament and a trip to the Marina recognises our staff as such a resource.
Barrage. In-house activities included a cooking
demonstration by Executive Chef Louis Tay and In the months to come, specialised training in
a health talk by an experienced nutritionist. hospitality, information technology, resource
management, coaching and advanced problem-
A new life insurance plan was introduced solving skills will be taught by corporate training
to include all levels of staff. With this new schools and skilled professionals, carefully
benefit, our overall benefits plans will be more identified and selected by the Management. We
competitive within the industry. will do our best to retain the special talent that
we have and provide them with the enhanced
The monthly ‘Town Hall Meetings’ are now skills to continue to bring the Club to a higher
‘Staff Gatherings’, which give the staff the level of service standard that members have
opportunity to hear updates directly from their come to expect and appreciate.
General Manager and their colleagues from
Human Resource. A bit of fun is added, and all I have the honour and pleasure of thanking
birthdays are now celebrated for those staff my fellow Sub-Committee members for their
whose birthdays fall on the current month. support and wise counsel to the Human
Cohesive interaction is greatly encouraged, Resource department during our tenure. I
which allow the staff to raise issues of would also like to thank the Management of
importance. the Club for their support and hard work in the
application of staff-improvement measures and
RESULTS ACHIEVED in the implementation of the new HR initiatives.
The measures that were implemented produced
encouraging results, judging by the increase in Eric Lee
complimentary letters from members, and the Human Resource Convenor
reduction in complaints. It appears so far, that
training has improved the staff’s understanding
of their work requirements, and learning new
work-flow process, amongst other things, which
also improved overall work efficiency and
quality of work.
Although this achievement is admirable, much
more effort can be put in, and will be put in, as
the year progresses.
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LIBRARY & CLUB RELATIONS

LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE
Nanette Sandford (Convenor)
Dr. Albert Wee (Deputy Convenor)
Obaid Ul Haq
Simon Martin
Nancy Lum
Rupa Natarajan
Ng-Lim Yoke Kian
Dan Ooi
James See-Thoe
Carolyn Yeo
The Junior and the Main Library together
with the DVD Section have been very active
throughout the year. As per the directive
from the General Committee, a separate DVD
Section Committee was formed in November
2009 under the umbrella of the Library Sub-
Committee. Mrs. Ng-Lim Yoke Kian was elected
as the DVD Convenor. The DVD Budget for the
year 2010 was discontinued. Thereafter, DVD
Section Fund will be used for the purchase of
DVDs for the year 2010.
The Library Sub-Committee members have
introduced new writers to the Fiction collection
to gauge members’ interest. Book suggestions
from members have been well received. Books
are approved based on the majority of the
members’ interest and popular authors or a
bestseller.
demand by members and reciprocal members.
Printing and photocopying services are also
available in the Library at a minimal charge.
The Junior Library has always been completely
utilized. New books for children aged 3 to 14
are purchased monthly. Book suggestions from
members are mostly approved. The members in
general are pleased with the selection of books.
We furnish several new books for teens and
encourage boys and girls of this age to visit the
Junior Library. The library staff are pleased to
serve members and their children at any time
when the Library is open for operations.
New books are acquired monthly and the loan
reports below shows the increased no. of
loans. We are within budget this year and the
purchase of books was based on the guideline
as previously, 70% for General Fiction and 30%
for Non Fiction. Loan Acquisition figures for
2009 are as follows:
Total Number of Books Borrowed
(Feb ’09 to Jan ‘10)
Adult Library: 35,449 & Junior Library: 25,104
New Books Acquired (Feb ’09 to Jan ‘10)
Adult Library: General Fiction - 583,
Non Fiction - 298
members for their immeasurable contribution
for the libraries and the Reading Room. A thank
you note to reach Laura Monteiro, HOD for
the Library, Agnes, Nancy, new recruits – Mei
Hui who has taken the duties from Feona and
Shamima who has taken over from Jenny.
CLUB RELATIONS
Once again, I worked very hard to meet
current members, returning absent members,
reciprocal members and staff. This is to get
feedback with a view to enhance facilities of
the Club.
The staff have worked extremely hard and
I have done my best to make sure that
everything is in order. I would like to thank the
staff for their co-operation.
By attending the interview sessions, I meet
people from all walks of life who wish to join
the Club. I have been to most of the interviews
and to-date, all of the Introduction Evenings
every month.
Nan Sandford
Library & Club Relations Convenor

The Internet stations have been used in great I wish to thank the Library Sub-Committee

DVD SECTION COMMITTEE

Nan Sandford (Library Convenor)
Ng-Lim Yoke Kian (Convenor)
Simon Martin (Treasurer)
Chua Chew Yong
Khoo Kay Chai
Rupa Natarajan
Reeta Raj
Sajeeve Thomas

The DVD Section Committee was formed in November 2009 and I am very
privileged to be elected as the DVD Convenor for the year 2009/2010. The
DVD Section Committee has first of the monthly meetings.

With the increasing DVD members in this section, the DVD Section Committee
will endeavour to setup a system to enhance service to the members.

I would like to thank DVD Section Committee members for their valuable
effort to make the section a success. A big thank you to the very supportive
library staff and to the Library Sub-Committee members.

New DVDs Acquired (Feb ‘09 to Jan ‘10) - 858

Total Number of DVDs Borrowed (Feb ‘09 to Jan ‘10) - 9,892

Ng-Lim Yoke Kian

DVD Section Convenor

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MAGAZINE & WEBSITE
MAGAZINE & WEBSITE SUB-COMMITTEE
Shanta Sundarason (Convenor)
Nan Sandford
Susan Gallagher
Priti Shah
The Magazine & Website Sub-Committee
has had another extremely busy year. With a
continuous flurry of activities and events, the
task of improving and enhancing the website
and continuing to implement a revamp of the
magazine, the Marcom team was kept on their
toes throughout the year. They have however,
welcomed the challenges and risen to the
occasion.
Those of you who use the Club’s website will
have noticed the on-going improvements,
enhancements, and additions. We have been
revamping the design and functionality of our
website. More than 1,000 members have signed
up for access to the “Members’ Only Area”
where Rules & Bye-Laws, announcements,
notices, and surveys can be viewed and
downloaded.
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Further value-added services
will continue to be added to
the system over the next few
months. We will continue
to pursue our initiative to
have the website become
an integral part of the Club’s
mode of communication with
the members.
We have continued to
work on improving the
E-Newsletter, which has
resulted in better readability
via email and web browsers.
Many thanks to members for
all your feedback. This has
helped us with our decisions
on improvements within our
section.
The team has strived to
maintain the “freshness” of
our publication, with more emphasis on articles, The staff have learned to multi-task extremely
recent events, and design. Changes have been well, having to manage various additional
subtle so as to not appear too different from projects over and above those related to the
the previous issues. publishing of the monthly magazine. Workflow
and administrative processess have been fine-
Advertising revenue has increased, with more tuned over the months after the resignation of
advertisements by members who wish to the ex-Marcom Manager, and the department
advertise their products and services. continues to operate under pressure effectively.
Signage throughout the Club has been replaced The Marcom team have also performed tasks
by professional-looking posters designed by beyond their normal scope of work - ranging
our Marcom team. We have been able to save from installation of vinyl sticker and acrylic
on costs by designing and installing notices signages to preparing Club party props and
in-house. decorations. Staff have requested to attend
classes for advanced photography, image-
Much of our photography is now done in-house editing software and workshops related to their
(with emphasis on F&B), by Marcom. The job scope. Constant skills upgrading and training
Marcom tteam has expressed great interest in is in line with Ministry of Manpower’s advice of
photography,
photograp and have taken on the task of “staying ahead”.
performing
performin photo shoots of food & beverage
for the magazine,
m posters, menus and website. We are extremely fortunate to have such a
Cost savings
sa have increased, as a result of dedicated and enthusiastic team that continues
not
no hiring external photographers and to strive to improve itself and serve the
with less reliance on purchasing stock membership. I would like to thank them all for
images. their continued support and great work. Nazrin
Ali, Habib Mansoor and Alvin Teu. You are all
a great asset to the Club and on behalf of the
Part of the heritage board at the committee, I would like to thank you all for yet
front
f of the Club was designed by our another year of great work.
Marcom
M team. An icon of history must
be made
m public knowledge, and with the Before I sign off, I would like to say a very big
help of National
. Heritage Board, the board thank you to the Magazine & Website Sub-
was in
installed Committee members, Nan Sandford, Susan
Gallagher and Priti Shah as well. Without your
We have undergone a restructuring of guidance and input, the magazine would not
our department
depar and the Marketing & continue to be a much awaited item in most
Communications
Communi department now operates members’ mailboxes each month!
under the direct leadership of General
Manager, with the Convenor advising where Shanta Sundarason
necessary.
necessary Magazine & Website Convenor
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MEMBERSHIP & RULES SUB-COMMITTEE
Vincent Troy (Convenor)
Robert Wiener (Deputy Convenor)
Sylvia Lee
Moiz Sithawalla
In addition to providing information and advice
to the General Committee on matters relating
to Club Rules and Bye-Laws, the M&R Sub-
Committee reviewed membership procedures
and records, and carried out a capacity study
of Club facilities. The results of these initiatives
together with a summary of admissions and
membership composition are contained in this
report.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
In February 2010, members were provided
with the results of a review of membership
composition showing the number of
Singaporean and non-Singaporean members
categorized by their active and absent status
and membership type. It was noted that the
“citizens of one country” limit imposed by Club
Rules had been exceeded because of past errors
in the manual records and that the Club had
now taken steps to ensure the accuracy of the
new computerized record system.
The admission of new Singaporean members
and the limited buy back scheme were both
suspended in July 2009 in anticipation of the
results of the review.
Since there were still vacancies for non-
Singaporean members, the Club was able to
admit 114 new Ordinary and 81 new Term
Members during the financial year. Entrance
fees received from our new members totaled
$3,940,666 and continued to represent an
important source of Club income. Within these
admissions the Club had bought back and
admitted 14 Singaporean memberships making
a total of 88 such buy backs since the scheme
was introduced in September 2004.
As at 31 January 2010, the number of Ordinary
and Life Members was 3,769 against a Planned
Total Membership of 4,000. The total number
of registered Club Members (excluding children
under the age of 16 years) was some 12,000
of which some 8,000 were active members. An
age analysis of active members showed that
some 10% were aged under 30 years, 30% were
aged between 30 and 49 years and 47% were
aged between 50 and 69 years and 13% aged 70
years and above.
There were 230 vacancies for non-Singaporean
membership as at 31 January 2010 which
compared with Waiting List numbers are as
follows:
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MEMBERSHIP & RULES
Singaporean children of
members - 808
Singaporean adults - 417
IMPROVING THE
APPLICATION PROCESS
The proposal of a candidate
by two members, the display
of the application on the
Club notice board, and
interview and endorsement by
committee members remain
the essential platform for the
admission of new members.
The procedure to obtain an
application form and the time
period for notice board display
have been changed in order to
expedite the process. Members at a recent Introduction Evening.
CLUB’S RULES & BYE-LAWS
The Registrar of Societies readers will now be installed at the key entry
confirmed agreement to the Rule amendments points to the Club. The issue of cards and the
which had been approved by members at the installation of card readers is expected to be
Special General Meeting held on 1 December completed by June 2010.
2008 and the Annual General Meeting held on
25 May 2009. RECIPROCAL CLUBS
During the course of the year, we added one
The new edition of the Rules which became additional club in Canada (The Granite Club in
effective on 1 November 2009 has been sent to Toronto) to our list of reciprocal clubs, which
members, and additional copies are available now total 124 worldwide.
from the Membership Department and the Club
website. We continue to receive numerous requests
from clubs around the world for reciprocity and
CAPACITY STUDY we adopt a selection process which ensures
The M&R Sub-Committee commissioned a that successful applicants meet the standards
study on the utilization and capacity of the required by the Tanglin Club.
key amenities and facilities of the Club with
the objective of determining the potential We have also implemented a feedback form
for growth in membership. The study was for members’ completion after their visit to the
conducted by a team of fourth year business various reciprocal clubs to gauge popularity and
management students from the Singapore evaluate reciprocal arrangements.
Management University.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I wish to thank my colleagues on the M&R
The study concluded that an increase in Sub-Committee for the support and guidance
membership numbers would depend on they have given me during the year. They have
desirable loadings of club facilities and other given generously of their time and provided
key criteria which should be decided by the invaluable professional expertise.
Club. The students developed a computer tool
which the Club can use to test various criteria I would also like to commend the dedicated
and calculate membership numbers by very staff of the Membership Department for their
broad age bands. They also looked at some effectiveness in managing this important aspect
key statistics such as spend against age profile, of Club administration and for the support they
joining age over time etc. which will help the have given to our Sub-Committee.
Club in formulating membership changes.
Vincent Troy
NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS Membership & Rules Convenor
When it became necessary to order more
membership cards a decision was taken to
switch to a cheaper type of card. In order
that both types of card can be used, dual card
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MEMBERSHIP & RULES

SUMMARY OF MAIN RULE CHANGES

The main Rule changes may be summarized as follows:
Rule 4 (iii) Investment limit of one third with single party.
Rule 5 (i) Three year residency for election to Committee.
Rule 5 (ii) Committee non executive role.
Rule 5 (v) Committee Member’s right to resignation statement.
Rule 6 (iv) Stricter conflict of interest rules.
Rules 7 (ii)(iii) Restriction of Officers holding Sub Committee positions.
Rule 8 (ii) Committee approval for appointment/ removal of key staff.
Rule 10 (ii) Mailing of Bye-Law changes.
Rule 10 (iii) Committee’s right to suspend Bye-Law.
Rule 11 (v) 75% majority to change PTM.
Rule 13 (iii) 75% majority to elect Life Member.
Rule 14A (i) Restriction on Singaporean Term membership.
Rule 14A (iv) Removal of Term conversion incentive.
Rule 14A (v) Number of Term members tied to PTM.
Rule 16 (i)(a) Candidates’ sponsors liable for Club bills.
Rule 16 (i)(b) Term Member must have sponsor.
Rule 16 (iii) Notification of unsuitable candidates.
Rule 17 (i)(ii) Candidates must get signed support of five Committee Members.
Rule 19 (iv) Effective date for granting child priority to Ordinary membership.
Rule 20 (iv) Remove Committee discretion on Visiting Member’s stay.
Rule 22 (ii)(iv) Cessation of Absent membership for non-payment or non re-registration.
Rule 22 (v) Remove Committee discretion to allow Absent Members use of Club.
Rule 26 (ii) Natural justice for Member expelled or suspended.
Rule 26 (v) Procedures for Inquiry Sub Committee moved from Bye-Law.
Rule 27 (iii) Posting of suspension or expulsion moved from Bye-Law.
Rule 29 (ii) Installment Plan payable at rate of $10,000 per annum.
Rule 29 (iii) No participation in voting or distribution unless fully paid up Member.
Rule 30 (iii) Removal of Committee discretion to waive subscription.
Rule 33 (ii)(iii) Set date and order of business at AGM.
Rule 34 (i)(ii)(iii) New procedures to prevent delay in holding SGM.
Rule 38 (i)(a)(b)(c) Extension of AGM voting period and scrutiny provisions.
Rule 38 (vi)(b)(c) (d)(e) Voting procedures moved from Bye-Laws.
Rule 38 (viii)(a)(b) Preparation of Minutes of General Meeting moved from Bye-Laws.
(c)(d)(e)(f)
Rule 41 Strengthen provisions for dealing with gratuity, abuse and complaint against staff issues and
suggestions and complaints made to Club.
Rule 45 Widens prohibitions of claims against Club and Committee Members.
Rule 45A Exclude indemnity for claims for removal from office.

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TENDERS & PURCHASING

TENDERS & PURCHASING SUB-COMMITTEE Six tender exercises were

Dr Albert Wee (Convenor)
Vincent Troy (Deputy Convenor)
Andre Arul
Dinesh Sharma
Michael J Oliver
It has been a great honour and pleasure
to serve as the Convenor of the Tenders &
Purchasing Sub-Committee (TPSC) for a second
term.
TPSC continues to maintain a high level of
professionalism and efficiency in overseeing the
tender and procurement of goods and services
process. We continue to be very stringent in
selection of vendors and award contracts to
those that offer best value for money to the
Club.
For example, in the Club Building Painting
Tender Exercise, although the approved budget
was $150,000 we managed to award the
painting job to a reputable painting company
for $38,800 saving the Club $111,200.
successfully conducted and
awarded. We managed
to achieve an overall cost
saving of $45,820 against
the approved budget
of $1,128,620 which is
equivalent to 4%.
I would like to thank all the
TPSC members who worked
with us and they include Mr
Vincent Troy, Mr Andre Arul,
Mr Dinesh Sharma and Mr
Michael J Oliver. They have
sacrificed their precious time
offering valuable advice and
Freshly painted facade of the Club’s Main Building.
services.
Last but not least, my thanks conducted and awarded for 2009/2010.
to the in house management team for their
support and in ensuring that TPSC policies and Dr Albert Wee
directives are observed and implemented. Tenders & Purchasing Convenor
The table below gives details of tender

LIST OF TENDERS CALLED BY THE TPSC FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2009 TO JANUARY 2010

S/No Description Tender Amount Budgeted Cost Saving

Awarded S$ Amount Against Budget

1 Club Building Painting $38,800.00 $150,000.00 $111,200.00

2 Housekeeping Contract Cleaning (24 months) $478,200.00 $597,120.00 $118,920.00
3 Security Services (24 months) $436,200.00 $500,000.00 $63,800.00
4 Waste Disposal Services (12 months) $39,600.00 $45,900.00 $6,300.00
5 Lawn Bowls Shade $42,000.00 $40,000.00 ($2,000.00)
6 Squash Court Refurbishment $46,000.00 $44,000.00 ($2,000.00)
7 Glass Enclosure for Tangles $30,000.00 $30,000.00 NA
8 Printing of Club Magazine (12 months) In Progress In Progress NA
9 Re-Conditioning for Function Rooms In Progress In Progress NA
10 Supply of New Chinaware for Churchill Room In Progress In Progress NA
11 Supply of Membership Cards In Progress In Progress NA
12 Fresh Flower Supply (12 months) In Progress In Progress NA
$1,110,800.00 $1,407,020.00 $300,220.00

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SPORTS & RECREATION
SPORTS & RECREATION SUB-COMMITTEE
David Palmer (Convenor)
Dr Richard Tan (Deputy Convenor)
Sethuraman Ganesan (Balut Convenor)
Dr Ng Boon Keng (Billiards Convenor)
Rohini Arya (Bridge Convenor)
Chris Claridge (Golf Convenor)
Rodger Kimpton (Lawn Bowls Convenor)
Chu Hui Wen (Scuba Convenor)
Andrew Crombie (Swimming Convenor)
Shane Hagan (Squash Convenor)
John Rasmussen (Tennis Convenor)
Activity levels in almost all sports are up year
on year and there is greater usage of the
Sports Complex. The S&R Department has
been completely restructured this year and is
currently at full strength. We have employed
Ennie Toh as S&R Manager and she brings some
of the management skills we have lacked in the
past.
The Sports Committee has healthy debates
about the future of sports in the Club and
many new initiatives are being undertaken. The
Committee is focused on providing enjoyment
and activities to the membership. A new
dedicated Gym Manager has enhanced the
fitness environment and we are optimistic that
this will generate greater activity.
BALUT
Fourth of July turned out to be an exciting day
for Tanglin Balut as we claimed the Empire
Cup from the British Club. It was a special
achievement, as the trophy had eluded us since
the start of this competition five years ago.
Another all-important annual fixture was the
Staff vs Members tournament which had a good
turnout from both sides. Twenty-six players
participated in an exciting afternoon with a
great finish by Staff who claimed the trophy
after many years of disappointment.
BILLIARDS
Commitment and perseverance has finally paid
off when our team brought home the John
Ewing Trophy from Singapore Cricket Club after
four years of hard fought challenge.
BRIDGE
Bridge members made their maiden overseas
trip in July and their visit to Royal Bangkok
Sports Club and RBSC Polo Club was an eye
opener, we look forward to more trips.
Also, a refreshing change from the usual
duplicate games was the introduction of Wine
& Tapas Evening team format games which
received overwhelming response. As a result,
two more evenings will be planned for 2010.
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GOLF
This year saw two shotgun
start matches being Annual
Championship in August and
Captain’s Cup in January. Both
events received enthusiastic
participation of an average
100 members each. A “Young
Swingers” workshop was also
organized for the first time
and demand has prompted us
to conduct it twice this year at
Heartland Golf.
We secured a sponsorship
package from Barclays Capital
for the Golf Section, which has
enabled us to develop better
quality events and a closer
relationship with our key
corporate sponsor.
LAWN BOWLS competition that we had lost by just one point
The 2009 season ended sweetly with a to Singapore Cricket Club a year previously.
victorious encounter against Singapore Cricket
Club in January. An additional coaching TENNIS
clinic was also conducted with nearly 50 2009 saw a fast growing interest and
members taking part, with most seeing a big participation for the Junior Coaching
improvement to their techniques. Programme which will set a strong foundation
for future pathway. This result was seen with
SCUBA our young and furious team claiming the
An injection of youth into the committee has Quadrangular Trophy hosted by Keppel Club.
paid huge dividends in the number of talks and
slide shows, socials events and dive trips being Twelve tennis members also enjoyed their trip
organized. A good mix of youth and experience to Hong Kong in December to play friendly with
is how we would summarize for the first half Ladies Recreation Club and look forward to
of 2009. A BSAC Sports Diver Course was also hosting them in 2010.
conducted in January with twelve members
enrolled. I would like to pay tribute to the dedication
of the S&R staff and Management who had a
SWIMMING difficult year with many personnel and sport
Going beyond the depth of the pool, members allocation changes. We now have a full crew
were rallied to support the 24-Hour Splash for of professionals that will go the “extra mile”
Cash fund raising event for Rainbow Centre for the members – we expect great things for
EIPIC Fund. A total of S$148,112.23 charity 2010/11.
fund was raised surpassing our expectations - a
significant achievement from our Swimming Thanks also to the Sports Convenors for their
Section. It is definitely “IN” to swim as the dedication to their sports. Few members
Annual Swimming Championships received over appreciate the amount of work the convenors
170 entries, a huge number by any standard. do - day in and day out - to provide the quality
of events that are becoming expected at The
SQUASH Tanglin Club.
The 11th International Jumbo Doubles Squash
Tournament hit its record high with over 200 David Palmer
players participating including the current Sports & Recreation Convenor
World Masters Champion and teams from as far
as UK, Australia and New Zealand setting us as
the biggest Jumbo Doubles event in the world.
With just two years’ entry at the Singapore
National Squash League, we have come on
very strongly and won the National ‘A’ Grade
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Sethuraman Ganesan (Convenor)
Nina Menon
Sapinah Hughes
2009 was a good year for the Balut Section.
Balut is a fun dice game played by two or more
players. Played with five dice, the aim is to
score as many points as possible by the end
of the game. Members interested in learning
how to play Balut, can find instructions at the
Main Reception Counter and the S&R Reception
Counter. They will find that Balut is easy to
digest and get addicted to.
MONTHLY GAMES
At the Tanglin Club, we play monthly games
on the last Thursday of the month (except
December). Players meet at the Terrace Bar
at around 7pm for drinks, followed by six
games of Balut in the Cards Room. The players
with the highest scores will walk away with
monthly prizes. The section membership level
remains steady and the section organised
20 competitions during the year including
excursions to Bangkok, Thailand and Kota
Kinabalu, Sabah, West Malaysia.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The Club Championship for the year is selected
on the total of each player’s best six games
out of a total of 11 games played. Again this
year, the competition went to the wire and
the last throw decided the championship and a
new name to be engraved onto the Peter Bird
Trophy.
The accumulated top scorers were:
Sethuraman Ganesan (Champion 2009) -
3715/619
Lillian Lee (Runner-up) - 3704/617
David Hughes - 3664/611
Huned Hassanbhai - 3601/600 (ocb)
Fatema Sadiq - 3597/600
Min Kemeny - 3573/596
Additionally, the year’s highest event total score
was Fatema Sadiq (706) with runner-up David
Hughes (702). Highest column score went to
Sapinah Hughes (155) with runner-up Fahmida
Hassanbhai and Fatema Sadiq both at 149.
INTER-CLUB BALUT
Six clubs - namely NUSS, Singapore Recreation
Club (SRC), Singapore Cricket Club (SCC), The
Indian Association, The Eurasian Association
and The Tanglin Club - competed in this year’s
competition.
The tournament ran in four stages and was
sponsored by Pernod-Ricard Singapore,
distributors of Chivas Regal Whisky and Jacob’s
Creek Wines. The Tanglin Club team was
defending champion and at stage one played at
the SRC, saw TC Team 1 (Min, Sapinah, David &
Sethu) carrying on the good form.
However, at the finals, played at the TC with
a sellout crowd of 76 players, we had to
entrust the year’s championship to The Indian
Association with TC Team 1 in third place out of
the 20 teams that participated.
POT GAMES VS SCC
We repeated last year’s success at the POT
Games and retained the cup with very close
scores. As usual, it was a team effort, with Bansi
and Shirley Lim performing exceptionally bright
for the Tanglin Club.
EMPIRE CUP VS BRITISH CLUB
The fourth of July 2009, may have been the
turning point in our annual Balut endeavours
against the Singapore British Club. Since this
cup was inaugurated five years ago, Tanglin
Club has always come out short. Eighteen
determined Tanglin Club players gathered
at the British Club and we won with a clear
margin of more than 100 points, with a special
mentioning of Raj Sundarason, Else Stokkmo
and David Hughes.
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BALUT
STAFF VS MEMBERS
The all-important annual fixture, Staff vs
Members, was again enjoyed by all 26
participants this year. It looked at a certain
stage as the members were comfortably in
charge but the staff smelled an opportunity
after the fourth game and collected the trophy
with an unheard of finishing at the end of the
sixth game.
Congratulations to all. A special mentioning of
staff go to Mary Lee, Letchumi and Betty and
members Gale, Sapinah, Min and Bansi.
29TH STC INTER-PORT BALUT COMPETITION
A record number of totally 168 baluteers (42
teams) from Thailand, Singapore, Brunei,
Philippines, Sabah and Sarawak gathered in
November 2009 at the Sabah Golf & Country
Club, Kota Kinabalu.
The efforts of the hosts when visiting East
Malaysia are just out of this world - with
golf, sightseeing, fellowship, camaraderie,
sumptuous meals and of course not least the
Balut.
The Tanglin Club did well. We had two teams
participating and our TC Team 2 (Kristian
Bonnichsen, Huned & Fahmida Hassanbhai and
guest player Rena) came in as runner-up, just
67 point shy of the new champions - the British
Club Bangkok - where the 2010 event will be
hosted.
In closing, sincere thanks to the Balut Section
members, sub-committee members Sapinah
Hughes and Nina Menon, together with the S&R
and F&B staff for their diligent support during
the year.
Kristian Bonnichsen
Scribe
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BILLIARDS

SUB-COMMITTEE members was that the Billiards Room is

Mark Simpson (Convenor)
Dr. Ng Boon Keng
Cheung Yew Tak
Kevin Chen Hung Te
The Billiards Section managed to complete
all the named competitions for the year.
Participation was, however, poor. Few signed up
and of these quite a number gave walk-overs.
Usage of the facility was poor and hence
revenue continued to drop. Feedback from
detached from the other areas of social
activities.
Ideally, the Billiards Room should be sited near
other similar activities like the Jackpot Room
and Cards Room. It is hoped that something
can be done in the New Year to alleviate this
depressing situation.
Dr Ng Boon Keng

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Rohini Arya (Convenor)
Howard Haythornthwaite
Sherna Danani
Grace Yeh
Shyamala Kanagasundaram
Lily Lim
Deepa Gupta
Norma Keith
Esther Ling
Bansi Sethuraman
The Bridge Section had another event-filled
great year, with attendance reaching record
numbers. These high numbers held steady, even
through the traditionally slow summer period
as well as over Christmas and New Year. To
deal with the growing popularity of the game
at the Club, we have expanded the Bridge Sub-
Committee to ten members, six of whom joined
during the year.
We started last season with the Spring Surprise
Tea & Game in April. This was followed in June
by our ever-popular summer lunch for the
Bridge community held at the Raffles Room,
followed by an afternoon game comprising of 30
pairs playing a ‘Michelin’ movement.
The year witnessed two firsts for the Bridge
Section - an overseas trip to Bangkok and a Wine
& Tapas Evening at the Club.
The trip to Bangkok happened in July where The
Tanglin Club members competed against the
Royal Bangkok Sports Club and the Polo Club.
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BRIDGE
It was a successful event and we plan to do with the most number of masterpoints.
another overseas trip this year.
The Year of the Tiger was welcomed in with a
The Wine & Tapas Evening was held in August. special “Ang Pow” game followed by high tea.
It was a refreshing change from the usual Dim sum and noodles were much appreciated by
duplicate games that are played at every all the players and almost every pair went home
session, in that it was a team event with six with a red packet.
teams of four members to a team competing
against each other. Thanks to Howard for this I would like to take this opportunity to thank all
great idea. the Bridge Sub-Committee members for their
untiring and invaluable help and support over
In September, we bid farewell to Claire Quinn the last year. And on behalf of the Bridge Sub-
- a familiar name in the Bridge group - having Committee, thanks to all the S&R staff, as well
been convenor for over ten years and actively as the F&B staff, who have all been amazing and
promoted the game of Bridge at The Tanglin with whose help Bridge at the Club has been an
Club. enjoyable experience.
The Diwali High Tea was held at the Raffles Rohini Arya
Room on 12 October, where again we had 15 Bridge Convenor
full tables of Bridge. The special Indian menu,
Bollywood dance item and an Indian song by the
members made this a very enjoyable afternoon.
November witnessed the Annual Club
Championship, where 30 Club members
participated. It started with lunch at the Tavern
followed by the pairs championship game.
Rohini Arya and Rupa Natarajan emerged as
winners of this event.
The Christmas Lunch & Game was again very
well-attended with traditional turkeys, carols
and a Bridge quiz adding to the festivities. This is
the time when prizes are awarded to the session
winners and to the overall Club Champion. Once
again, this year’s trophy went to Rohini Arya
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FITNESS
2009 has been a year of change for our Sports
& Recreation Department - finding the right
balance between catering to members’ needs,
and operating a functional and efficient gym
with a viable programme.
Our new Sports & Recreation Manager, Ennie
Toh and Gym Manager, Arziz Kamsani have
worked together to address various areas of
need in the gym.
PROGRAMMING
The classes on offer have increased
considerably, from 35 to 45 on our weekly
timetable with a greater variety. From Pilates
to Dance Classes to special 15-minute, free-
of-charge sessions, where all members can
experience a group exercise setting and improve
their core strength.
All exercise to music classes have grown in
popularity. Specialty classes have been added to
create a fun social atmosphere and encourage
newcomers to participate.
The Ultimate Fitness Feast Card encompasses
all group classes as well as water-based fitness
classes. It has been a key element in attracting
Aqua participants to try land-based exercises,
using the fitness facilities as well as joining any
class on the timetable.
This has led to an increased interest in gym
usage and attendance - from 130 to 140
members on a daily basis, as well as the UFF
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membership which has increased in recent
months from 110 to 145.
PERSONAL TRAINING
An article about our fitness team in the latest
issue of the Club magazine presented our
current Physical Training (PT) team, consisting
of eight personal trainers including our new
Gym Supervisor, Bala. Personal training is still
in its early stages at The Tanglin Club. The gym
management is developing PT packages to
attract a larger demographic to exercise with a
qualified personal trainer.
New options for the deconditioned, pre/post
natal and the elderly are areas which Arziz is
currently considering. Free fitness assessments
can be arranged with the Management. All
personal trainers have been issued with
uniforms and staff badges improving the
professional look of our team in compliance with
the Tanglin Club standards.
EQUIPMENT
Members have welcomed a fresh addition to
equipment. New Yoga blocks, yoga straps, yoga
mats and resistance tubing are adding a new
face to traditional classes. Soon, there will be
an addition to the number of Spinning bicycles,
allowing more members to participate during
peak hour classes.
We have also seen a clear improvement on the
sound equipment with the introduction of ‘pitch
control’ in Studio 1, giving the instructors more
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control to use music to suit their participants’
skills by altering the speed of music. This is an
important consideration in a professional studio.
MAINTENANCE
There has been a steady improvement in the
upkeep and cleanliness of the studios. The
installation of a permanent sanitizer/hand towel
unit encourages all participants to adhere to
basic hygiene requirements before and after
using gym equipment.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Bringing fitness events to the members will be
part of our next set of goals. Talks, workshops,
fun classes and charity events, contribute to
a healthy lifestyle with a fun element. Fitness
professionals work together in the Club to
create an interesting and tempting fitness
feast for participants to consider joining. Late
last year, events such as “Pink Ribbon, Spin
for Life” successfully brought Tanglin Club
members together for a good cause. The gym
management looks forward to proposing a host
of events in 2010.
REFINING OUR PRODUCT.
We will spend 2010 carefully listening to
our members and doing our best to provide
them with a Fitness centre and management
whose primary role is to bring solutions to
their concerns, consider their suggestions for
improvement and excel in delivering a high
quality health and wellness facility.

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Chris Claridge (Convenor)
Yeo Swee Tuan
Alex Eow Yoke Kee
Alban Kang
Eugene Lim
Gopal Banerji
Ranjan Ramchandani
David James
Jurgen Martiens
Under the Convenorship of first Alban Kang,
then Chris Claridge and the newly-appointed
Captain ST Yeo, the 2009 Golfing year was the
busiest ever for the 300 or so Tanglin Club
members who subscribe to the Tanglin Club Golf
Section.
Multiple opportunities to play some great
courses in great competitions against great
clubs, with great camaraderie - and always
followed by great refreshments.
Members played Jurong, Keppel, Laguna, Orchid,
Raffles, Seletar, SICC, Tanah Merah and Warren.
Members turned out in record numbers for
the major competitions with 126 at The Annual
Championship and 90 for the Captain’s Cup. The
Annual Christmas Bash & Turkey Dinner was also
a huge success.
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GOLF
Two “Home & Away” matches against The The final word has to be for your Golf Section
American Club in the Ryder Cup series resulted Sub-Committee, a group of keen golfers who
in the trophy now sitting in The Tanglin Club’s give up their personal time to ensure The
cabinet and other clubs which played (but with Tanglin Club and its members have a full and
less to celebrate) included Changi Beach Club, vibrant annual Golf calendar – Alban Kang
Singapore Cricket Club and SAFRA. (Convenor Mentor), Alex Eow, David James,
Eugene Lim, Gopal Banerji, Jurgen Martiens,
Within the Club, we played against Fitness, Ranjan Ramchandani, ST Yeo (Captain) and yours
Lawn Bowls, Squash and Tennis and the Young truly, Chris Claridge (Convenor).
Swingers programme was launched to give
members’ children and grandchildren an Chris Claridge
introduction to the ancient game. Golf Convenor
All of the above activity is funded by members
of the Golf Section, each paying $60 a year
to the Section Fund with a Club top-up. This
year, we were able to enhance the Golf Section
activities with a generous sponsorship from
Barclays Capital.
Thanks to Barclays Capital, we were able
to award The Blue Jacket to the new Club
Champion Gopal Banerji, give away multiple
blue shirts and caps, enhance the Annual
Championship and Captain’s Cup dinners, deliver
the Young Swingers programme and, perhaps
most importantly, deliver on the promise that
at least 10% of our Golf Section members have
the opportunity to play each month and all Golf
Section members have the chance to play in at
least one of the major events.
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LAWN BOWLS
SUB-COMMITTEE
Rodger Kimpton (Convenor)
John Child
Devi Hodgkinson
Derek Hodgkinson
Virginia Longfellow
Ganesan Sethuraman
Steve Wright
DEVELOPMENT
The breadth of our playing activity was
enhanced by the introduction of a Triples
competition, which was well-supported and
has now become a favourite format. It is
intended, in due course, to extend the Section
Championships by the inclusion of this discipline
on a permanent basis. We are also considering
the introduction of handicap competitions.
Apart from the Annual Inter-Section Bowls
Challenge, the Squash Section fielded a team
for an Inter-Section match which proved a great
success. Clearly more of these events will help
extend members enjoyment of Lawn Bowls and
the popularity of our world-class bowling green
as a centre of sporting recreation in the Club.
The bowling green is also available as a venue
for members to hold their private or corporate
staff social functions.
Lawn bowls organisations in Australia have
become aware of our facility which has lead
to requests to arrange friendly games during
2010/2011. This follows a very successful visit
by an initial group of Australian bowlers in June.
Another international friendly match during
July, was by a team representing the Hong Kong
Police Bowling Association. We will be hosting
matches with many teams visiting Singapore
this year. Section member strength has grown
slightly during 2009 in spite of successfully
recruiting many new players. Unfortunately,
the additions were offset by losses due to
membership departures from Singapore during
the economic crisis but we continue to draw
attention of members to the opportunity
Lawn Bowls provides for sporting and social
interaction.
Insofar as the green is concerned, work still
needs to be done to ensure that the Club’s
investment is well protected. It is hoped that
in the coming year an appropriate heavy roller
will be acquired, sprinklers commissioned and
proper and regular maintenance of the green
and its surrounds, as well as the Club owned
equipment, will be forthcoming. Shades around
the banks of the green are soon to be installed
which will provide protection from the sun and
rain.
2009 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Our aim is to ensure a minimum entry of 32
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players for each championship and it is pleasing
to be able to report that this was achieved in
most instances. To maintain levels of interest
and involvement, all entrants to championship
competitions are guaranteed at least two
games; the first in the competition proper, and
for the losers in the first round progression to
the first round of the Plate.
Lawn Bowls team games continued to be very
popular as shown by full entry lists to all doubles
competitions.
RESULTS OF THE 2009 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Singles
Steve Wright Trophy
Winner: Rodger Kimpton
First Runner-up: Zoher Motiwallah
Second Runner-up: Virginia Longfellow
Singles Plate
Winner: Richard Coventry
Runner-up: Sethuraman Ganesan
Draw Pairs
Winners: Rodger Kimpton and Bob Gunning
Runners-up: Virginia Longfellow and Anthony
Rawlinson
Drawn Pairs Plate
Winners: Lee Wah and Huned Hassanbhai
Runners-up: Fatema Sadiq and John Child
Open Pairs
Winners: Zoher Motiwallah and Sethuraman
Ganesan
Runners-up: Lee Wah and Richard Coventry
Open Pairs Plate
Winners: Devi and Derek Hodgkinson
Runners-up: Fatima and Zoeb Sadiq
Novices (Ladies)
Winner: Val Reeves
Runner-up: Bansi Sethuraman
Novices (Gentlemen)
Winner: Ted Hartland
Runner-up: John Wright
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
We entered a team in the Mens’ Triples
National Championship which was played on
a “knockout” basis at the Kallang green. Good
experience of two bowl play was acquired by
our team before losing in the quarter final.
LAWN BOWLS INTER-SECTION
CHALLENGE SHIELD
The dedicated trophy for this event, contributed
to the Tanglin Club by former president
Mr. E. Henton was won in 2009 by the Squash
Section (Team 2) with Bridge being the runner-
up. Most Sport & Recreation Sections entered
teams, although disappointingly there were
notable exceptions. We shall do our best to
rectify this in the current year because there are
few opportunities in the sporting calendar for
all sections to take part in a game against each
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other on an equal basis and importantly meeting
other members of the Club in the social contact
which follows the fixture.
INTER-PORT WITH THE ROYAL BANGKOK
SPORTS CLUB
This fixture was played at the Polo Club venue
in Bangkok over the first weekend of May and
in spite of a few local political difficulties which
were prevalent at the time, a very successful
visit was enjoyed by all participants. Regrettably,
RBSC retained the trophy but we have great
expectations for our next meeting here in
Singapore later this year.
LAWN BOWLS LEAGUE
There were ten teams entered in the Pairs Inter-
Club League, which was hosted by The Tanglin
Club. We took the first and second places with
points tallies of 27 and 25 respectively. The
competition was played over a nine-week period
with all games played on our green. A similar
league will take place in the current year.
COACHING
In addition to the ongoing personal coaching
which is available to all Club members, we
were able to run two coaching clinics during
the year through the generosity of visiting
coaches sharing their time and experience with
our bowlers. Nearly 50 players took part in the
various clinics and they saw a big improvement
to their technique and game. More coaching
clinics will be conducted during 2010.
The section purchased DVDs of many of the
best international matches played in Australia
in 2009 and these will be screened each week
at Tangles, watching the top players in the
world compete is a great way to understand the
strategy of bowls match play.
CONCLUSION
Progress was made in 2009 but there is no
room for complacency and we acknowledge
that there is scope for a great deal more to be
achieved both in terms of enhancing our facility
and promoting our presence. Our priority in
the immediate future, must be to increase our
section membership numbers and build up the
matchplay experience of our existing bowlers.
We are grateful for the persistent help we have
received from the Sports & Recreation staff
without which our committee would have been
hard pressed to make maximum use of the first
class sporting facility which we now have.
Rodger Kimpton
Lawn Bowls Convenor

SUB-COMMITTEE
Chu Hui Wen (Convenor)
Jonathan Quek (Secretary)
Faris Alsagoff (Diving Officer)
Helena Chu (Treasurer)
Derek Quek
Grace Wong
Tan Lee Leng
Leong Yut Wah
Dr Marcus Lim
Len Reutens
Conor McCoole
What a year this has been for the Scuba Section,
filled with highlights and heartaches.
The year started well with three talks and
slideshows from engaging speakers who were
generous enough to volunteer their time,
opening the eyes of Tanglin Club members
and our Scuba Section members. We started
first with William Tan - not only were his
beautiful underwater photographs marvelous to
behold, his good-humoured and chatty style of
presentation made us forget just how difficult
it really is to get good, clear photographs that
tell a story. Then Derek Potter gave an excellent
presentation on sunken treasure and maritime
archaeology in Southeast Asia. His fascinating
talk was so popular that every seat in the
Raffles Room was occupied, and more than a
few people were spotted standing at the back
listening intently. In April, Emery Kristof, who
found and filmed the “Titanic”, spoke to us
about underwater videography, and the part
he played in inventing and developing different
video equipment lights and systems for filming
the dark depths of the sea. All three speakers
were mobbed with questions and thanks, and
we would happily welcome them back for more
inspiring talks in future. Late in the year, we also
had the pleasure of welcoming Eric Leong, a
semi-professional photographer who has been
published in numerous magazines, back to the
Club for another presentation of his stunning
photographs. Eric generously shared tips and
stories on diving and underwater photography,
making it a very enjoyable evening.
May brought 17 Scuba Section members and
friends to the Tubbataha Reef in the Philippines.
This is the largest coral atoll and only marine
national park in the Philippines, and has been
a World Heritage Site since 1993. So we were
looking forward to some world-class dive sites.
As it turned out, although there were some
interesting sites and fish-life (like manta rays
and schooling baby grey reef sharks), some of
the sites were infested with Crown-of-Thorns,
or were recovering from obvious underwater
bombing previously. The only really memorable
sight underwater was a 3-metre tiger shark that
came up close to a few divers. Too bad it was
such a brief encounter that not everyone saw it.
But for those who were close enough... shiver!
Other members also went on trips to Lembeh
Straits, the Bahamas, and elsewhere, and
returned with tales to tell.
The Scuba Section happily welcomes new
members to its fold, whether young or not
so young, and whether qualified or complete
novices. Two babies have been added to our
scuba families this year (with another due in
April), as well as some young, newly-qualified
divers who were trained by the Scuba Section’s
instructors. We look forward to seeing all of
them come out on dive trips and social events
soon.
Sadly, in the midst of the additions to the Scuba
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Section, one of our members was taken away.
Dr Marcus Lim was an extremely enthusiastic
and energetic diver who joined us as a qualified
and experienced diver. With such energy, he
was soon invited to join the Scuba Section
Sub-Committee and spurred us on with creative
ideas to reach out to divers and non-divers in
the Tanglin Club - by way of articles and photos
in the Club magazine, underwater pictures for
the Club’s Swim for Charity event a few years
ago, and talks by world-renown underwater
experts. Marcus’ photographs were award-
winning, and always eye-catching with a depth
and warmth to them. Marcus, you will be sadly
missed.
Finally, I would like to extend my heartfelt
thanks to the Scuba Section Sub-Committee,
who have been a cohesive team, working hard
throughout the year to keep the diving flame
burning. Their enthusiasm and passion for diving
is evidence of the joy that we get from our
friendship and shared love of diving.
Chu Hui Wen
Scuba
cuba Convenor
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SQUASH
SUB-COMMITTEE
Shane Hagan (Convenor)
Lood van Rooyen (Treasurer)
Brian Dickerson (Scribe / Media /
Communications)
Peter Rogers (Doubles Advisor)
Henry Mullen (Socials, Junior Coaching)
Iqbal Singh (Singles Competitions)
Norman Wee (Facilities/Maintenance)
Alex Yew (Tours and Friendlies)
2009 saw continued growth in participation
for the Squash Section. The number of section
members increased (current membership stands
at 167 people) and all club tournaments were
very well patronised.
THE 11TH INTERNATIONAL DOUBLES
TOURNAMENT
Entries for the President’s Cup, our annual
international jumbo doubles tournament,
reached record levels with more than 200
players participating. It is now the biggest Jumbo
Doubles event in the world and players from
Asia and as far afield as UK came to enjoy the
competition and social activities put on by the
Club. It was an honour to hear Geoff Davenport,
current World Masters Champion in the over-50
category remark at the prizegiving that “I’ve
experienced many tournaments around the
world in my squash career, but this is probably
the best I’ve ever been to.” Another player also
summed up the weekend well: “It just ticks
all the boxes - great sport, the company of
like-minded people, plenty of good F&B, solid
tournament organisation and the opportunity to
explore Singapore.” Tanglin Club participation
was particularly strong with a total of 30 teams
entered.
I would like to thank the sponsors, many of
whom return to support the tournament year
after year such as KC Dat, Prosec Services and
Acma Engineering. This year, we were proud to
have John Link and his company Link Pumps as
the gold sponsor. We sincerely thank John and
all other stalwart sponsors. The success of this
year’s event is largely due to our experienced
tournament organisers, but more importantly
the outstanding support from our Club
management and staff.
NATIONAL SQUASH LEAGUE (NSL)
The 2009 NSL consisted of eight teams and ran
from February to June. This was the second
consecutive season that Tanglin Club had
entered a team into the ‘A’ grade competition.
In 2008, we had finished one point away in
second place. This year was to be Tanglin’s
though, as the same team as last year
augmented by Club coach Tim Arnold managed
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to win the league for the first time in many
years for the Tanglin Club. It was particularly
sweet to successfully revenge the loss to
Singapore Cricket Club by one point last year.
Tanglin also entered a team in the ‘E’ grade
league and whilst not being successful, by all
accounts the team performed with grace and
sportsmanship and enjoyed themselves. This
spirit also appeared in the Cosmo league where
the Tanglin team performed creditably.
OVERSEAS TRIPS
This year, trips were made by section members
to Bangkok for the Chiang Mai Cup and
Kuala Lumpur for the annual Jumbo Doubles
tournaments there. And in October, a small
team played against a selection of local players
in Manila. It is hoped to have more overseas
trips in 2010 including a proposed trip to the
Hong Kong 3s, which is to be held in November.
ANNUAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
This year’s annual singles championship was
divided into three draws, giving players the
opportunity to compete with players at their
own level. In Division 1, Richard Hill, timing
his return back to Singapore from university
perfectly for the tournament, proved far too
strong for the rest of the field. In Division 2,
Darcy McColl proved that experience can beat
youth in accounting for Alex McKenzie, and
in Division 3, David McElwain prevailed over
section veteran Graham Dare.
ANNUAL MASTERS AND VETERANS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Given the average age of our members, this
tournament is historically very popular and
this year we held four categories - Juniors for
the kids under-50s, Masters for the over-50s,
Veterans for the over 60s and Vintage for
those venerable members whose actual age is
“lost in Respectability and the Mists of Time“
(quote brought to you under licence from Brian
Dickerson). Winners this year were myself in
the Juniors, Darcy in the Masters, Ish in the
Veterans, and John Kuyper beat Peter von
Selkey for the Vintage title.
KIMPTON CUP
The finals of the Kimpton Cup, the Club’s annual
doubles tournament, were played in December
with Paul Isted and myself defeating Marc
Nicholson and Lood van Rooyen in a very hard
fought match.
OTHER TOURNAMENTS
The spring handicap squash tournament was
won by Marc Nicolson, who in coming from a
very large handicap, set possibly a club record
in scoring points over a weekend squash
competition. The annual SCC-Tanglin Doubles
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tournament was held in December and this year
Johnathan Chan from SCC and Vincent Lam were
victorious.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Following with strong tradition from previous
years, there were a large number of social
activities carried out at the Squash Centre
including numerous regular birthday bashes,
a couple of caiparinha events and also a visit
by some world-class players. In August, the
Club was honoured to host World Number 8,
Madeline Perry, and World Number 24, Sarah
Kippax, from Northern Ireland and England
respectively. A battle of the sexes was organised
with two of the Club’s players including yours
truly and it was a surprising win to the local side
2-0, I guess the girls were really concentrating
on their real reason for being in Singapore, the
Singapore Masters tournament taking place at
Kallang a few days later. Numerous overseas
clubs graced our courts with the usual high
standard of competitive play during the year.
As usual a Japanese team led by squash legend
Hitoshi Ushioggi made their annual visit to the
Club, and in June a team from Calcutta Rackets
Club played some matches against Tanglin Club
friends.
NEW DECKING AND LANDSCAPING
In early January, we returned from holidays to
see construction underway for our new Beer
Garden. After initial fears of change, members
have really been drawn to the new facility and
its beautiful landscaping, and we are all looking
forward to many enjoyable social activities in
our new garden.
MEMBERS
This year, we welcomed to the Club, seasoned
squash players Ashley Gunning and Al Aspen,
who have definitely strengthened our doubles
ranks. We also welcomed a large number of
other new players to the Club. We are sad
to say “goodbye” to a number of members
over the year including Saturday regulars Paul
Gelardi and John Christopherson. We said
goodbye to Peter von Selkey, the designer of
our Squash Centre, during the year but I think
he enjoyed himself so much at his farewell that
he decided to stay a little longer. We wish one
of our longest serving members a very happy
retirement in Australia. Cheers Peter.
Shane Hagan
Squash Convenor

SUB-COMMITTEE
Andrew Crombie (Convenor)
Genevieve Crombie
Audrey Ruyters-Lim
Judy Lim
Frederick Francis
Alvin Pang - TotalSwimming
Lionel Leong - TotalSwimming
Whilst the rest of the world was sinking steadily
to the bottom, the Swimming Section enjoyed
one of its most buoyant years ever, with many
successful events, excellent inter-club results
and all topped off by the recession-busting
fundraising performance at our “Splash for
Cash” 24-Hour Charity Swim.
WINNERS ARE GRINNERS!
There are two major Club championships held
each year at The Tanglin Club. The first of
these is The Tanglin Club Annual Swimming
Championship which was held on the 16 May
2009. With over 170 event entries received, this
quickly established itself as one of our best.
Whilst many young stars sparkled, one shone
above the rest - none other than Ryan Teh who
won all of his five Boys 9-10 years races, setting
two new Club age records along the way. Other
Club age records were also set by Emily Shaw,
and sisters Tan Mae Shuen and Tan Lee Shuen.
Fantastic swims by all!
The other main Club competition was The
Tanglin Club Annual Sprint Championships which
was held over the 33m short course distance on
7 November 2009. Stars of this championships
were again many, but the standouts had to be
Gillian Fu, setting a record 27.79s for the 33m
Girls 11-12 years backstroke, and father and son
missiles Carl and Sean Chan, who set a blistering
39.05s for 66m parent/child.
BEST SWIMMERS AWARDS
Each year, we award Best Male and Female
Swimmers Awards for the swimmers who
have shown the most dedication, effort and
improvement in skills and results over the
preceding year. This year, Teoh Ning was
awarded the Best Female Swimmer 2009 and
Lim Kojin was awarded the Best Male Swimmer
2009.
Congratulations to Ning and Kojin, you have
made the Club and your parents proud.
IT ISN’T JUST SWIMMING!
With each of the Club Championships, we also
host a BBQ/party for the swimmers and their
families, set around the kids’ pool. These have
proven phenomenally successful with most of
the swimmers staying on with their families to
enjoy the great food and free flow wine, beer
(for the adults!) and soft drinks.
In 2010, we will be looking for more novel and
exciting ways to entertain the kids and create
the space all parents need to kick back, and
enjoy a drink or two with the other members of
the Swimming Section. Something we don’t do
enough.
NEVER TOO OLD!
The Master’s Programme continues to grow
steadily, with many new swimmers joining to
make up for the departures of some foundation
members during the year. The only competition
entered this year was the Singapore Masters
Championships held in late August, where Franz
de Jong pulled off a clean sweep of all of his
races - winning six Gold Medals. Great stuff,
Franz!
INTER-CLUB EVENTS
During 2009, The Tanglin Club was represented
strongly at Triton League events held at the
British Club in May, the Swiss Club in September
and the Hollandse Club in November – all with
great results.
In 2010, The Tanglin Club will host one of the
rounds and show these other clubs what home
advantage is really about!
POOL SAFETY
2009 was a key year for pool safety with the
addition of GOLD Medallion rating for our
NASSA (National Swimming Safety Award)
accreditation. This means The Tanglin Club,
through TotalSwimming, are able to offer all
levels of swimming safety training, covering
all needs from basic water safety to technical
lifesaving skills. Interested members should
apply to the S&R Department to register.
Further pool safety improvements will be
implemented in 2010, together with the
renovation of the pool and poolside areas.
THE BEST FOR LAST! OUR CROWNING GLORY!
No matter how (or how often) you look at it,
the Tanglin Club’s “Splash for Cash” 24-Hour
Charity Swim to raise much needed funds for
The Rainbow Centre’s ‘EIPIC’ early intervention
programme was an incredible success.
Despite the prevailing doom and gloom of the
recession, the members of The Tanglin Club
rallied together behind this most noble cause
and were able to raise a staggering $140,000.
Over the 24 hours, the pool saw phases of
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swimmers enter and leave, chalking up lap after
lap. Members of all ages slogged it out in all
manner of strokes and speeds, hour by hour, for
a worthy cause.
The post event dinner was very special with
entertainment from a collection of Singapore’s
best including Mathilda D’Silva, Sheila DeNiro,
Clement Chow, B. Hardie, Wendy and David, and
Faridah Ali. A line up of which few venues could
ever boast!
Our thanks must be given to our Guest of
Honour Professor Tommy Koh and to Mrs.
Koh, who went far beyond their formal roles as
dignitaries, returning throughout the 24 hours
to support the swimmers and the children
visiting from The Rainbow Centre.
Further thanks also to Ms. June Tham and
her team from the Rainbow Centre for their
insight and execution; to all of our entertainers
who generously gave our cause their time
and their talent; to our sponsors – The Tote
Board/Singapore Pools, Nestle, Water’s Edge
Pte Ltd, W Star Corporation, TotalSwimming,
EK Ang Trading & Transport, The Ian Ferguson
Foundation, Lena Eng, Lee Su Lian and Aida
Lee; and to the staff of the Tanglin Club and the
Swimming Section Sub-Committee for all of their
tireless effort.
Coming at the end of a stormy year, it was
appropriate that our brightest moment of 2009
would be signaled by a rainbow - the smiles and
gratitude of the kids at The Rainbow Centre.
THANKS TO OUR TEAMS
A final note to thank all those parents, staff and
committee members who have gone out of their
way to make all of our 2009 events a brilliant
success.
Special thanks to Alvin Pang and Lionel Leong
of TotalSwimming without whom our events
would be a mess and to Frederiek Bollen, who
has singlehandedly held the fort for the S&R
Department and still managed to coordinate all
of our events for our best results yet.
Now we turn our attention to 2010 and how to
beat what we have achieved over the past 12
months.
Thank you.
Andrew Crombie
Swimming Convenor
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TENNIS
SUB-COMMITTEE
John Rasmussen (Convenor)
Lilian Lum
Esther Ling
Virginia Longfellow
LL Lim
The Tennis Section enjoyed an eventful year,
packed with an average of two to three events
per month.
We started out the year with the annual
Singapore Swimming Club Invitational, with a
Men’s pair team, a Ladies pair team and Mixed
Doubles pair team in March 2009. Other events
held throughout the year were:
IN-HOUSE EVENTS 2009/10
• Monthly Bring-a-Guest evenings
• 2009 Wimbledon Tennis Match & Dinner,
on Sunday 5 July
• National Day Tennis Social,
on Sunday 9 August
• Tennis End-of-Year Celebration,
on Saturday 28 November
• Tennis Chinese New Year Party,
on Saturday 23 January 2010
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
This year the Junior Tennis Championships were
held in September and the Club Championships
in November. Our congratulations go out to:
Junior Champions
Under 10 Girls Maxine Ng
Under 10 Boys Ishaan Parakkoran
Under 12 Girls Shibani Mehta
Under 12 Boys Evan Tan
Under 14 Girls Jose Maria Condotta
Under 14 Boys Will Angkawidjaja
Under 16 Girls Alison Kuah
Under 16 Boys Ishan Krishan
Club Champions
Ladies Singles Anne Tan
Men’s Singles Mark Fernandes
Ladies Doubles Maddie Noda & Naomi Takeda
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Men’s Doubles Mark Fernandes & Dave Ng
Mixed Doubles Chong Yu Mei & Bernard Fung
INTER-CLUB COMPETITIONS
This year, the Club entered two teams for the
STA Inter-Club Doubles Competition. The men’s
team was entered in the ‘B’ Division and for the
first time, our ladies team was entered into the
‘A’ Division.
The men’s team had many close-fought battles
and was only one point short of a place in the
semi-finals. The ladies also had a lot of tight
matches and came close to taking the top spot;
a placing of third was a very respectable finish
for the ladies.
This year the POT Games were hosted by
the Singapore Cricket Club, but played at the
Tanglin Club. Great tennis was played by all,
and as expected, the result was very close, and
unfortunately the Cup was brought back to SCC
again.
The Tennis Quadrangular 2010 was organized
by the Keppel Club, and we competed for the
trophy together with the American Club, the
Hollandse Club and of course the Keppel Club.
Fortunately, we were able to close this final
event of the year with a great win and brought
home the Quadrangular Trophy!
INTER-CLUB FRIENDLIES
Throughout the year many friendly matches
were organized. Matches played amongst others
were:
• SICC on 29 March 2009
• Jurong Country Club on 19 May 2009
• Keppel Club on 27 June 2009
• Singapore Swimming Club on 29 August 2009
• NUSS on 12 November 2009
• Singapore Cricket Club on 27 February 2010
OVERSEAS TRIP
Tanglin Club was invited by the Ladies
Recreation Club (LRC) of Hong Kong, to a friendly
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tennis match on 4 December 2009 - altogether
12 members attended this event. LRC hosted
a great event, and as usual there were men’s
doubles, ladies doubles and mixed doubles,
and was well-organized by their resident tennis
pro. We look forward to hosting the Ladies
Recreation Club in Singapore sometime in 2010.
Tennis in the Club is in excellent shape with
fast growing interest and participation from the
members. Tennis coaching, by Ken Smith and his
team, has also developed in a major way with
revenue to the Club, excluding court fees, of
approximately S$90,000 for the year.
Our thanks must go to the Tennis Section
members including all tennis players and our
juniors for their enthusiasm in supporting all
events which were organized by the Tennis
Section Sub-Committee, together with our
dedicated and hardworking S&R staff, with Ken
and his team also helping out with many events.
Finally, I would like to thank the members of
the Tennis Section Sub-Committee, not only
for their time and support but also their warm
fellowship, which makes it all worthwhile and
ensures the Tennis Section flourish.
John Rasmussen
Tennis Convenor
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GENERAL COMMITTEE

STATEMENT BY THE GENERAL COMMITTEE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE TANGLIN CLUB

In accordance with a resolution of the General Committee and in the opinion of the General Committee, the financial
statements set out on pages 33 to 51 are drawn up so as to present fairly the state of affairs of the Club as at January 31,
2010, and the results, changes in funds and cash flows for the financial year then ended, and at the date of this statement,
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Club will be able to pay its debts when they fall due.

ON BEHALF OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE

JOSEPH CHEW CHUA TIANG HOO

President Honorary Treasurer
March 12, 2010 March 12, 2010

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AUDITOR’S REPORT

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE TANGLIN CLUB

We have audited the financial statements of The Tanglin Club (the “Club”) which comprise the statement of financial position
as at January 31, 2010, the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in funds and statement of cash flows
for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes, as set out on pages 33
to 51.

GENERAL COMMITTEE’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The General Committee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance
with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility includes: devising and maintaining a system of internal
accounting controls sufficient to provide a reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorised
use or disposition; and transactions are properly authorised and that they are recorded as necessary to permit the
preparation of true and fair profit and loss account and balance sheet and to maintain accountability of assets; selecting and
applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

AUDITORS’ RESPONSIBILITY
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in
accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements
and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material
misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies
used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the General Committee, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our audit opinion.

OPINION
In our opinion, the financial statements of the Club are properly drawn up in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting
Standards so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Club as at January 31, 2010 and of the results, changes
in funds and cash flows of the Club for the year then ended.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Public Accountants and
Certified Public Accountants
Singapore
March 12, 2010

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 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

JANUARY 31, 2010
Note 2010 2009
$ $
ASSETS

Current assets
Cash and bank balances 5 14,320,591 9,923,710
Members’ accounts 6 4,955,737 5,218,286
Other receivables 7 898,858 669,562
Inventories 8 255,535 251,236
Total current assets 20,430,721 16,062,794

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 9 35,752,528 37,310,787
Held-to-maturity investments 10 10,307,297 10,495,244
Total non-current assets 46,059,825 47,806,031

Total assets 66,490,546 63,868,825

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 11 4,474,204 5,412,169
Members’ advance payments and deposits 12 1,296,209 1,273,876
Subscription charged in advance 1,103,907 1,041,867
Income tax payable 207,000 122,682
Total current liabilities 7,081,320 7,850,594

Funds and reserves

Accumulated special fund (jackpot machines) 13 15,889,230 14,944,640
Accumulated operating fund 14 31,261,996 28,815,591
Property revaluation reserve 15 2,258,000 2,258,000
Special reserve 16 10,000,000 10,000,000
Total funds and reserves 59,409,226 56,018,231

Total liabilities, funds and reserves 66,490,546 63,868,825

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

JOSEPH CHEW CHUA TIANG HOO

President Honorary Treasurer
March 12, 2010 March 12, 2010
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 2010
Note 2010 2009
$ $
Operating revenue

Guest room rental 1,218,846 1,260,629

Subscriptions fees 7,629,584 6,796,887
Food and beverage sales 8,917,914 8,278,441
Jackpot collections 1,372,020 1,214,865
Sports and recreation 325,533 279,013
Miscellaneous 374,808 354,353
Total operating revenue 19,838,705 18,184,188

Less: Operating expenditure

Cost of food and beverage sales (3,982,923) (3,643,936)

Staff and related costs 17 (8,134,667) (9,148,227)
Other operating costs 18 (4,461,059) (4,003,652)
Water and electricity (1,991,114) (1,879,130)
Depreciation (2,122,432) (1,981,751)
Property tax (161,450) (268,890)
Total operating expenditure (20,853,645) (20,925,586)

Operating deficit (1,014,940) (2,741,398)

Add: Other operating income

Entrance fees 3,940,666 6,970,000

Investment income 19 554,726 231,433
4,495,392 7,201,433

Surplus for the year before tax 3,480,452 4,460,035

Less: Income tax (expense) benefit 20 (89,457) 10,697

Surplus for the year after tax 3,390,995 4,470,732

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 3,390,995 4,470,732

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUNDS
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 2010
ACCUMULATED ACCUMULATED PROPERTY
SPECIAL FUND OPERATING REVALUATION SPECIAL
NOTE (JACKPOT MACHINE) FUND RESERVE RESERVE TOTAL
$ $ $ $ $

Balance at February 1, 2008 14,160,041 25,129,458 2,258,000 10,000,000 51,547,499

Total comprehensive income for the year - 4,470,732 - - 4,470,732

Transfer to Accumulated Special Fund 14 784,599 (784,599) - - -

Balance at January 31, 2009 14,944,640 28,815,591 2,258,000 10,000,000 56,018,231

Total comprehensive income for the year - 3,390,995 - - 3,390,995

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Transfer to Accumulated Special Fund 14 944,590 (944,590) - - -

Balance at January 31, 2010 15,889,230 31,261,996 2,258,000 10,000,000 59,409,226

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 2010
2010 2009
$ $
Operating activities
Surplus before taxation 3,480,452 4,460,035
Adjustments for:
(Writeback) Allowance for doubtful debts (22,458) 23,577
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 2,122,432 1,981,751
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (18,613) (17,076)
Interest income (554,726) (231,433)
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital 5,007,087 6,216,854

Members’ accounts 285,007 (1,738,212)

Inventories (4,299) 12,223
Other receivables (30,005) (135,020)
Trade and other payables (1,058,431) 400,286
Members’ advance payments and deposits 22,333 89,489
Subscription charged in advance 62,040 170,376
Cash generated from operations 4,283,732 5,015,996

Income tax paid (5,139) (93,096)

Net cash from operating activities 4,278,593 4,922,900

Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (588,595) (6,631,479)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 43,035 28,925
Interest received 543,382 642,240
Net cash used in investing activities (2,178) (5,960,314)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 4,276,415 (1,037,414)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 9,821,353 10,858,767
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year (Note A) 14,097,768 9,821,353

Note A

Cash and bank balances (Note 5) 14,320,591 9,923,710

Less: Funds held as custodian (Note 5) (222,823) (102,357)
14,097,768 9,821,353

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JANUARY 31, 2010

1 GENERAL

The Club is registered under the Societies Act with its principal place of business and registered office at 5 Stevens
Road, Singapore 257814. The financial statements are expressed in Singapore dollars.

The principal activities of the Club are to provide social and recreational amenities for its members.

The financial statements of the Club for the year ended January 31, 2010 were authorised for issue by the
General Committee on March 12, 2010.

2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF ACCOUNTING - The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost
basis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below, and are drawn up in accordance with the Singapore
Financial Reporting Standards (“FRS”).

ADOPTION OF NEW AND REVISED STANDARDS - In the current financial year, the Club has adopted all the new and
revised FRSs and Interpretations of FRS (“INT FRSs”) that are relevant to its operations and effective for annual
periods beginning on or after February 1, 2009. The adoption of these new/revised FRSs and INT FRSs does not
result in changes to the Club’s accounting policies and has no material effect on the amounts reported for the
current and prior years except as disclosed below.

FRS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements (Revised)

FRS 1 (2008) has introduced terminology changes (including revised titles for the financial statements) and changes
in the format and content of the financial statements. In addition, the revised standard requires the presentation
of a third statement of financial position at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented if the entity
applies new accounting policies retrospectively or makes retrospective restatements or reclassifies items in the
financial statements.

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the General Committee of the Club anticipates that the
adoption of the other FRSs, INT FRSs and amendments to FRS that were issued but effective only in future periods
will not have a material impact on the financial statements of the Club in the period of their initial adoption.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the Club’s statement of
financial position when the Club becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Effective interest method

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial instrument and of
allocating interest income or expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly
discounts estimated future cash receipts or payments through the expected life of the financial instrument, or
where appropriate, a shorter period. Income and expense is recognised on an effective interest rate basis for debt
instruments other than those financial instruments “at fair value through profit or loss”.

Financial assets
Investments are recognised and de-recognised on a trade date where the purchase or sale of an investment is under
a contract whose terms require delivery of the investment within the timeframe established by the market
concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs except for those financial assets
classified as at fair value through profit or loss which are initially measured at fair value.

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Other financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets “at fair value through
profit or loss”, “held-to-maturity investments”, and “loans and receivables”. The classification depends on the
nature and purpose of financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

Held-to-maturity investments
Bonds with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates where the Club has a positive intent and
ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity investments. Held-to-maturity investments are
recorded at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment, with revenue recognised on an
effective yield basis.

Loans and receivables

Members’ account and other receivables which have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an
active market are classified as “loans and receivables”. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using
the effective interest method less impairment. Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest method,
except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those at fair value through profit or loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at
the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of
one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows
of the investment have been impacted.

For all financial assets, objective evidence of impairment could include:

• significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty; or
• default or delinquency in interest or principal payments; or
• it becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organisation

For certain categories of financial assets, such as trade receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired
individually are, in addition, assessed for impairment on a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment for
a portfolio of receivables could include the Club’s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number
of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period of 45 days, as well as observable changes in
national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s
carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest
rate.

The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with
the exception of receivables where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When
a receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts
previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance
account are recognised in profit or loss.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits and other short-term highly liquid
investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of
changes in value.

Derecognition of financial assets

The Club derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire,
or it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another
entity. If the Club neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to
control the transferred asset, the Club recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for
amounts it may have to pay. If the Club retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred
financial asset, the Club continues to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a collateralised borrowing for
the proceeds received.

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Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are recognised when the Club becomes a party to the contractual agreements of the instrument.

The Club’s financial liabilities include members’ deposits and trade and other payables.

Payables, which represent the fair value of consideration for goods and services to be paid in the future, whether
or not billed to the Club, are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost,
using the effective interest method, except for short-term payables, where the recognition of interest would be
immaterial.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

The Club derecognises financial liabilities when, and only when, the Club’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or
they expire.

INVENTORIES - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated using the first
in first out basis. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion
and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution. Inventories comprise of mainly beverages and food
stuff.

LEASES - Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks
and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

The Club as lessee

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the
relevant lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic
benefits from the leased asset are consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognised as
an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a
liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis,
except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from
the leased asset are consumed.

The Club as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease unless
another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which use benefit derived from the leased
asset is diminished. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the
carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

The initial cost of property, plant and equipment comprises its purchase price, including import duties and non-
refundable purchase taxes and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and
location for its intended use. Any trade discounts and rebates are deducted in arriving at the purchase price.

Dismantlement, removal or restoration costs are included as part of the cost of property, plant and equipment if the
obligation for dismantlement, removal or restoration is incurred as a consequence of acquiring or using the asset.

Depreciation is computed utilising the straight-line method to write-off the cost of these assets over their estimated
useful lives as follows:
Buildings - 50 years or over the remaining useful lives
Furniture, fixtures and equipment - 3 to 10 years

No depreciation is provided on freehold land.

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The estimated useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at each year end to ensure that the method and
period of depreciation are consistent with the expected pattern of economic benefits from fixed assets. The effect
of any changes in estimate is accounted for on a prospective basis.

Construction-in-progress is stated at cost. The accumulated costs will be reclassified to the appropriate property,
plant and equipment account when the construction is substantially completed and the asset is ready for its
intended use.

For acquisitions and disposals during the financial year, depreciation is provided from the month of acquisition to
the month before disposal respectively. Fully depreciated assets still in use are retained in the financial statements.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are
expected from its use or disposal.

The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales
proceeds and the carrying amounts of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss.

IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS - At the end of each reporting period, the Club reviews the carrying amounts of its non
financial assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.
If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of
the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the
Club estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the
estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current
market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the
carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in
profit or loss.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not
exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the
asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant
asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation
increase.

PROVISIONS - Provisions are recognised when the Club has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of
a past event, it is probable that the Club will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be
made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present
obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the
obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its
carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows.

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third
party, the receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the
amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

REVENUE RECOGNITION - Revenue includes bar sales, restaurant sales, revenue from jackpot machines, guest room
rentals, and sports and other revenue.

Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the members
and the amount of revenue and the costs of the transaction can be measured reliably. Revenue excludes goods
and services taxes and is arrived at after deduction of trade discounts. No revenue is recognised if there are
significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due, associated costs or the possible returns of
subscription fees.
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The basis of recognition of revenue is as follows:

(i) Entrance fees
Entrance fees are recognised as revenue on an accrual basis when the membership applications are approved.
The payments made for membership buy-backs is offset against entrance fee in the period of the buy-back.

Under a Limited Buy-Back Scheme, the Club may buy back the membership from a Life or Ordinary member for
a sum of $10,000 or 50% of the prevailing entrance fee, whichever is greater. With effect from August 1, 2008,
the sum payable has been increased to $15,000 or 50% of the prevailing entrance fee, whichever is greater.

(ii) Subscription fees

Subscription fees are recognised as revenue when they are billed.
(a) Subscription fees billed to Permanent Absent Members
Subscription fees are billed to the Permanent Absent Members for whom the Club has a current address.

(b) Subscription fees from Term Members

Term members are billed on an annual basis and the Term Membership ceases at the end of term.

(iii) Jackpot revenue

Jackpot revenue is recognised based on gross receipts less the relevant government taxes, payment of winnings
and capital refills.

(iv) Interest income from long-term investments is accounted for on a time-apportioned basis.

(v) All other income is recognised as revenue on an accrual basis in profit or loss.

RETIREMENT BENEFIT COSTS - Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are charged as an expense
as they fall due. Payments made to state-managed retirement benefit schemes, such as the Singapore Central
Provident Fund, are dealt with as payments to defined contribution plans where the Club’s obligations under the
plans are equivalent to those arising in a defined contribution retirement benefit plan.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE ENTITLEMENT - Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised when they accrue to
employees. A provision is made for the estimated liability for annual leave as a result of services rendered by
employees up to the end of the reporting period.

INCOME TAX - Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable.

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from surplus as reported in
profit or loss because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it
further excludes items that are not taxable or tax deductible. The Club’s liability for current tax is calculated using
tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial
statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using
the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary
differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be
available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to
be recovered.

Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the
asset realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited to profit or loss.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets
against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the
Club intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

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Current and deferred taxes are recognised as an expense or income in the profit or loss.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS - The Club’s financial statements are measured and presented in Singapore
dollars, which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Club operates (its functional
currency).

In preparing the financial statements of the Club, transactions in currencies other than the Club’s functional
currency are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting
period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the end of the
reporting period. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are
retranslated at the rates prevailing on the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are
measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items, and on retranslation of monetary items are
included in profit or loss for the period.

3 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

(a) Critical judgements in applying the Club’s accounting policies

In the application of the Club’s accounting policies, which are described in Note 2, the General Committee is
required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on
historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these
estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates
are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the
period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

(b) Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of
the reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are discussed below.

Useful lives of property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The
General Committee estimates the useful lives of these property, plant and equipment to be within 3 to 50
years. The carrying amount of the Club’s property, plant and equipment at January 31, 2010 was $35,752,528
(2009 : $37,310,787). Changes in the expected level of usage could impact the economic useful lives and the
residual values of these assets and therefore future depreciation charges could be revised.

Allowance for doubtful debts

Allowance for doubtful debts are made in the financial statements based on management’s best estimate of the
carrying amount of receivables that are doubtful of collection after evaluation of collectability. Management’s
judgement is required in assessing the ultimate realisation of these receivables including the current
creditworthiness and the past collection history of each member. Where the expectation is different from
the original estimate, such difference will impact the carrying value of the members’ account and other
receivables and doubtful debts expense in the period in which such estimate has been changed. The carrying
amounts of the members’ account and other receivables at January 31, 2010 were $4,955,737 and $898,858
(2009 : $5,218,286 and $669,562) respectively.

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4 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, FINANCIAL RISKS AND CAPITAL RISKS MANAGEMENT

(a) Categories of financial instruments

The following table sets out the financial instruments as at the end of the reporting period.
2010 2009
$ $
Financial assets
Held to maturity investment 10,307,297 10,495,244
Loan and receivables:
Members’ accounts 4,955,737 5,218,286
Other receivables 717,689 505,210
Cash and cash equivalent 14,097,768 9,821,353

2010 2009
$ $
Financial liabilities
Amortised cost:
Members’ deposits 1,296,209 1,273,876
Trade and other payables 4,474,204 5,412,169

(b) Financial risk management policies and objectives

The Club’s overall financial risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects of the
financial performance of the Club.

There has been no significant change to the manner in which it manages and measures the risk.

(i) Foreign exchange risk management

The Club’s transactions are largely denominated in Singapore dollars and has limited exposure to foreign
exchange risk. Accordingly, no sensitivity analysis is prepared as the Club does not expect any material effect
on the Club’s profit or loss arising from the effects of reasonably possible changes to foreign currency
exchange rates.

(ii) Interest rate risk management

The Club’s exposure to changes in interest risk relates primarily to the short-term fixed deposits with bank
and held-to-maturity investments. The interest rates for fixed deposits and fixed coupon rates are disclosed
in Notes 5 and 10 to the financial statements respectively.

No sensitivity analysis is prepared as the Club does not expect any material effect on the Club’s profit or loss
arising from the effects of reasonably possible changes to interest rates on interest bearing financial
instruments at the end of the reporting period.

(iii) Credit risk management

The Club’s principal financial assets are cash and bank balances, members’ account and other receivables.

The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements represents the Club’s maximum
exposure to credit risk.

Further details of credit risks on members accounts are disclosed in Note 6.

Cash and fixed deposits are placed with creditworthy banks and financial institutions which are regulated.

(iv) Liquidity risk management

The Club maintains sufficient cash and cash equivalents and internally generated cash flows to finance their
activities.

The Club ensures that there are adequate funds to meet all its obligations in a timely and cost-effective
manner.

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(v) Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, amount due from members and other current
receivables and payables, provisions and other liabilities approximate their respective fair values due to
the relatively short- term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair values of other classes of financial
assets and liabilities are disclosed in the respective notes to financial statements.

(c) Capital risk management policies and objectives

The Club reviews its capital structure at least annually to ensure that the Club will be able to continue as a going
concern. The capital structure of the Club comprises only of funds and reserves. The Club’s overall strategy
remains unchanged from 2009.

5 CASH AND BANK BALANCES

2010 2009
$ $

Fixed deposits 8,661,409 7,308,504

Cash at bank 5,470,159 2,393,796
Cash on hand 189,023 221,410
14,320,591 9,923,710

Bank balances and cash comprise cash held by the Club and short-term bank deposits with an original maturity of 1
month or less. The carrying amounts of these assets approximate their fair values.

Fixed deposits bear average effective interest rate of 0.5% (2009 : 1.5%) per annum and for a tenure of
approximately 90 days (2009 : 90 days).

Bank balances of $222,823 (2009 : $102,357) relate to funds which the Club held as custodian for members from
the various interest groups. The corresponding liability is recorded in trade and other payables (Note 11).

Significant cash and bank balances that are not denominated in the functional currency of the Club are as follows:

2010 2009
$ $
Denominated in:
Great Britain pound 93,893 60,566

6 MEMBERS’ ACCOUNTS
2010 2009
$ $

Members’ accounts 2,409,125 2,344,549

Entrance fees receivable from members 2,552,500 2,920,000
4,961,625 5,264,549
Allowance for doubtful debts (5,888) (46,263)
4,955,737 5,218,286

The average credit period is 45 days (2009 : 45 days). A penalty charge of $50 is payable on overdue balances.

Members’ accounts balance with a carrying amount of $48,502 (2009 : $18,525) are past due but not impaired as
these are recoverable due to their current creditworthiness and past collections history of members.

The Club has fully provided for members’ accounts which are impaired.

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Movement in the allowance for doubtful debts:

2010 2009
$ $

Balance at beginning of the year 46,263 22,686

(Credit) Charge to profit or loss (22,458) 23,577
Amount written off (17,917) -
Balance at end of the year 5,888 46,263

7 OTHER RECEIVABLES
2010 2009
$ $

Interest receivable 209,452 10,161

Prepayments 181,169 164,352
Deposits 239,040 244,920
Other receivables 269,197 250,129
898,858 669,562

8 INVENTORIES
2010 2009
$ $

Food and beverages 219,040 206,688

Cigarettes 11,164 10,187
Others 25,331 34,361
255,535 251,236

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9 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Furniture,
Freehold fixtures and Construction-
Land Buildings equipment in-progress Total
$ $ $ $ $
Cost or valuation:
At February 1, 2008 2,458,000 21,211,317 10,663,327 16,223,239 50,555,883
Transfers - 18,949,894 2,977,874 (21,927,768) -
Additions - - 926,950 5,704,529 6,631,479
Disposals - - (265,731) - (265,731)
At January 31, 2009 2,458,000 40,161,211 14,302,420 - 56,921,631
Transfers - - - - -
Additions - 100,189 432,932 55,474 585,595
Disposals - - (104,556) - (104,556)
At January 31, 2010 2,458,000 40,261,400 14,630,796 55,474 57,405,670

Accumulated depreciation:
At February 1, 2008 - 9,041,758 8,841,217 - 17,882,975
Charge for the year - 949,340 1,032,411 - 1,981,751
Disposals - - (253,882) - (253,882)
At January 31, 2009 - 9,991,098 9,619,746 - 19,610,844
Charge for the year - 960,618 1,161,814 - 2,122,432
Disposals - - (80,134) - (80,134)
At January 31, 2010 - 10,951,716 10,701,426 - 21,653,142

Carrying amount:
January 31, 2010:
Cost - 29,309,684 3,929,370 55,474 33,294,528
Valuation* 2,458,000 - - - 2,458,000
2,458,000 29,309,684 3,929,370 55,474 35,752,528

January 31, 2009:

Cost - 30,170,113 4,682,674 - 34,852,787
Valuation* 2,458,000 - - - 2,458,000
2,458,000 30,170,113 4,682,674 - 37,310,787

* The freehold land was stated at valuation based on an independent appraisal made in 1970. No regular
revaluation has been performed for the freehold land as the freehold land is exempted from revaluation in
accordance with FRS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment.

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10 HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS
2010 2009
$ $

Quoted bonds, at amortised cost 10,307,297 10,495,244

The fair value of the quoted bonds is $10,423,000 (2009 : $10,099,000) and are determined using the last
transacted bid prices on the stock exchange on the last day of the financial year.

The quoted bonds have a fixed coupon rate of 5% (2009 : 5%) per annum. The average effective interest rate is 2.8%
to 3.2% (2009 : 2.8% to 3.2%) per annum. Interest income is received on a 6-monthly basis. These quoted bonds
mature in September 2011.

11 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

2010 2009
$ $

Trade payables 1,245,852 1,046,486

Other payables 618,394 589,718
Amount payable to contractors 774,202 2,153,526
Amount held as custodian for members from
the interest groups (Note 5) 222,823 102,357
Staff benefits 764,630 1,232,690
Accruals 848,303 287,392
4,474,204 5,412,169

The average credit period on purchase of goods is 30 days (2009 : 30 days).

12 MEMBERS’ ADVANCE PAYMENTS AND DEPOSITS

2010 2009
$ $

Members’ advance payments 160,659 171,196

Members’ deposits 1,135,550 1,102,680
1,296,209 1,273,876

13 ACCUMULATED SPECIAL FUND (JACKPOT MACHINES)

In accordance with Club Rule 2005 Section 46(ii), on dissolution of the Club, any accumulated surplus arising from
Jackpot machines not used for the Club’s normal yearly operating expenses would be distributed to recognised
charitable organisations in Singapore and not be available for distribution to the Club members. The accumulated
special fund represents the accumulated surplus from Jackpot machines.
2010 2009
$ $

Balance at beginning of year 14,944,640 14,160,041

Transfer from accumulated operating fund (Note 14) 944,590 784,599
Balance at end of year 15,889,230 14,944,640

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

14 ACCUMULATED OPERATING FUND

2010 2009
$ $

Balance at beginning of year 28,815,591 25,129,458

Surplus for the year 3,390,995 4,470,732
Transfer to accumulated special fund (Note 13) (944,590) (784,599)
Balance at end of year 31,261,996 28,815,591

In the event of the Club being dissolved, all debts and liabilities legally incurred on behalf of the Club shall be fully
discharged. Thereafter, the Club shall distribute the accumulated surpluses in compliance with the Club Rule
2005 Section 46(ii). The transfer to accumulated special fund represents net jackpot collections of $1,372,020
(2009 : $1,214,865) less related expenses of $427,430 (2009 : $430,266).

15 PROPERTY REVALUATION RESERVE

The property revaluation reserve represents the excess of a 1970 valuation of the freehold land over its book value
at that date.

16 SPECIAL RESERVE

A special reserve was set up in 2005 financial year by a transfer of $10 million from the accumulated operating
fund as mandated by members at a special general meeting held on March 22, 2004, whereby at any time, the
Club’s special reserve should not fall below $10 million at the commencement and for the duration of each phase
of masterplan development without the membership’s approval of a recovery plan. This reserve is represented by
quoted bonds in Note 10.

17 STAFF AND RELATED EXPENSES

2010 2009
$ $
Key management personnel:
Salaries and related expenses 679,359 791,595
CPF contributions 51,666 78,386
Other than key management personnel:
Salaries and related expenses 6,413,428 7,122,441
CPF contributions 508,118 643,776
Incentive allowance 7,986 6,905
Staff free meals 147,022 147,788
Medical expenses 85,563 103,829
Uniforms 18,197 46,614
Skills Development Fund levy 18,130 21,477
Other staff cost 205,198 185,416
8,134,667 9,148,227

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18 OTHER OPERATING COSTS

2010 2009
$ $
Entertainment, Special Events and Music
Band contract and expenses 77,714 81,309
Special events 157,463 212,175

Food and Beverage

Food and beverage related overheads 428,532 433,924

Cinema
Cinema and related expenses 303,460 260,607

Library and Reading Room

Library books 33,869 35,846
Newspaper and periodicals 60,919 27,961

Sports and Recreation

Sports matches and supplies 146,327 99,364

Jackpot
Complimentary snacks 20,354 19,878

Facilities
Repairs and renewals of building and equipment 768,436 582,328

Support Centres and Cross Unit Expenses

General expenses 275,407 334,782
Auditors’ remuneration:
- current year 127,016 100,275
- prior year - 30,278
Professional charges 263,337 78,779
Contract outsource - security and cleaning services 652,614 586,888
Outsource and contract labour cost 69,072 58,746
Computer services 95,118 70,711
Insurance 153,553 85,121
Printing and stationery 169,702 154,091
Postage and telephone 87,572 97,928
Club advertising 55,995 62,728
Laundry and dry cleaning 185,574 172,632
Transport 56,953 45,349
Allowance for doubtful debts (22,458) 23,577
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 18,613 (17,076)
In house event expenses 77,156 95,384
DVD 23,361 18,082
Miscellaneous expenses 149,900 228,312
Lease rental 25,500 23,673
4,461,059 4,003,652

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

19 INVESTMENT INCOME
2010 2009
$ $

Net interest income from held-to-maturity investments 513,423 117,502

Interest income from banks 41,303 113,931
554,726 231,433

20 INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE

2010 2009
$ $

Current taxation 104,319 102,683

Overprovision in prior year (14,862) (113,380)
89,457 (10,697)

Domestic income tax is calculated at 17% (2009 : 17%) of the estimated assessable profit for the year.

The total (credit) charge for the year can be reconciled to the accounting surplus as follows:

2010 2009
$ $

Surplus for the year before tax 3,480,452 4,460,035

Tax expense at income tax rate 591,677 758,206

Tax effect on income exempted from tax (487,358) (655,523)
Overprovision in prior year (14,862) (113,380)
89,457 (10,697)

Section 11(1) of the Income Tax Act Chapter 134 states that if more than 50% of the Club’s gross takings are from
its members, the Club is exempted from income tax. The income tax expense in 2010 and 2009 relate to the income
tax payable on income received by the Club which is not related to the activities of the Club.

21 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

2010 2009
$ $

Committed capital expenditure 202,910 -

Capital expenditure approved but not contracted for 14,310 525,180
Bankers’ guarantees in lieu of deposits 280,560 280,560

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22 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS (NON-CANCELLABLE)

The Club as lessee

Payment recognised as an expense during the year:

2010 2009
$ $

Minimum lease payments under operating leases 25,500 23,673

At the end of the reporting period, the Club was committed to making the following lease rental payments under
non-cancellable operating lease for office equipment with a term of:

2010 2009
$ $

Within one year 25,500 25,500

In the second to fifth years inclusive 48,875 74,375
74,375 99,875

Operating lease payments represent rentals payable on the Club’s office equipment. Leases are negotiated for an
average of three years.

The Club as lessor

The Club rents outs its premises and generated rental income of $151,752 (2009 : $90,042) during the year.

At the end of the reporting period, the Club has contracted with tenant for the following future minimum lease
payments:
2010 2009
$ $

Within one year 107,700 269,200

In the second to fifth years inclusive 906,200 1,230,600
1,013,900 1,499,800

The Club’s lease commitments above are based on the agreed monthly rates. However, based on the terms of the
agreements, the tenant shall pay rental based on the higher of percentage of monthly total revenue or the agreed
monthly rates.

The Club has committed tenants for the next 3 years.

23 SUBSEQUENT EVENT

A special general meeting was held on February 8, 2010 to approve the budget of $3.5 million for upgrading of the
Club’s premises.

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NOTICE OF

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The Tanglin Club will be held at the
Clubhouse on Monday 26 April 2010 at 6.00 pm.

Business

1. To receive the Report of the Committee on the general affairs of the Club in respect of the
previous year.

2. To receive and approve a Financial Statement made up to the preceding 31st January.

3. To receive an income and capital expenditure budget for the coming year.

4. To appoint Auditors for the ensuing year.

5. 5.1 Introduction of Candidates for Election.

5.2 To elect President, Vice President, Honorary Treasurer and eight Members of the
Committee for the ensuing year.

6. To approve in accordance with Rule 4(v) expenditure not to exceed $1.6M for a complete Guest Rooms renovation
including its corridors, new energy saving air-condition and M&E works.

7. To approve in accordance with Rule 4(v) expenditure not to exceed $500,000 for Energy Efficiency improvement
works based on Energy Audit recommendation.

8. To consider changes to the Club’s Rules, due notice of which has been given to Members under Rule 2(iii) of
the Rules of the Club.

9. To deal with any other business brought before the meeting in accordance with Rule 33(iii)(a)(f) of the
Rules of the Club.

By Order of the General Committee

HERBERT HOFER
General Manager
26 March 2010

NOTE:
Please note that registration will commence at 5pm in the Deli Lounge on 26 April 2010 and will finish at the conclusion of the Annual
General Meeting (‘AGM’). When voting by secret ballot, each member must use the appropriate ballot paper provided at registration.

Voting for the election of a new Committee will commence two hours after the AGM has been declared open and for this purpose ballot
boxes shall remain opened until 0100 hours on 27 April 2010 and shall be reopened at 0900 hours on 27 April 2010 and finally closed at
1800 hours later that evening. Counting of votes shall proceed thereafter.

Where members at the AGM decide to vote on a resolution by secret ballot the opening of the ballot boxes and the counting of the votes
for this purpose shall take place at the AGM and be conducted at the direction of the President or Chairman of the AGM.

Nominations for election to the General Committee must be completed on the prescribed form available from the Reception, and must
be received by the General Manager not later than twenty-one days before the meeting i.e. 6.00 pm, Monday 5 April 2010.

Deadline for receipt of amendments to the proposed rule amendments is 6.00 pm, Monday 19 April 2010.

Deadline for receipt of matters to be discussed under Any Other Business is 6.00 pm, Monday 19 April 2010.

The above Notice of the Annual General Meeting was mailed out to members on Friday 26 March 2010 in accordance with Rule 35(i).

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 Presidents of The Tanglin Club
1865 to 2009
1865 Thomas Dunman 1915 Hon Elliot Hewan 1962 William Hannay
1866 Thomas Dunman 1916 William Sims 1963 John Craig
1867 Robert Read 1917 Sir Roland Braddell 1964 Harold Smyth
1868 Robert Read 1918 Sir Roland Braddell 1965 Pat Caldicott
1869 Robert Read 1919 Gilbert Carver 1966 Pat Caldicott
1870 Reginald Padday 1920 Gilbert Carver 1967 Douglas Beaton
1871 Hon James Birch 1921 A G Harrington 1968 Ken Gould
1872 Hon James Birch 1922 A G Harrington 1969 Joe Elias
1873 Hon James Birch 1923 Gilbert Carver 1970 Ernest Waller
1874 Hon James Birch Oswald Griffith-Jones 1971 Jim Lawton
1875 Hon James Birch 1924 Oswald Griffith-Jones 1972 Jim Lawton
1877 Julius Brussel 1925 Sir Arthur Jelf 1973 Dr Leo Taylor
1879 William Read Ernest Fulcher 1974 Jim Heaton
1880 Samuel Gilfillan 1926 Dr Edward Elder 1975 Jim Heaton
1881 Frederick Bishop 1927 L C Margoliouth 1976 Joe Grimberg
1882 Thomas Cuthbertson 1928 Harold Godwin 1977 Joe Grimberg
1883 John Fraser 1929 Oswald Griffith-Jones 1978 Peter Tomkins
1884 John Cuthbertson 1930 Oswald Griffith-Jones 1979 Peter Tomkins
1885 Sir John Anderson 1931 Oswald Griffith-Jones 1980 Ken Thai
1886 Sir John Anderson 1932 Henry Salmond 1981 Ian Braslin
1887 John Cuthbertson 1933 Charles Holland 1982 John Ewing
1888 Hon John Finlayson 1934 H W Hawkeswood 1983 John Ewing
1889 Sir George Murray 1935 Sir Andrew Caldecott 1984 Peter Newman
1890 John Cuthbertson 1936 Osborne Bateman 1985 Reggie Thein
1891 John Cuthbertson 1937 Osborne Bateman 1986 Ted Grinsted
1892 John Cuthbertson 1938 Oswald Griffith-Jones 1987 Charles Ho
1893 John Cuthbertson Thomas Holyoak 1988 Charles Ho
1894 John Cuthbertson 1939 Thomas Holyoak 1989 George Sandosham
1895 William Caddell 1940 Harold Godwin 1990 George Sandosham
1896 William Caddell 1941 Harold Godwin 1991 Michael Khoo
1897 John Jones 1942 No President 1992 Michael Khoo
1898 William Waddell 1943 No President 1993 Graham Bell
1899 William Waddell 1944 No President 1994 Graham Bell
1900 James Maclaren 1945 No President 1995 Richard Eu
1901 Francis Mactaggart 1946 Freddie Kemlo 1996 Richard Eu
1902 Dr W R C Middleton 1947 Freddie Kemlo 1997 John Rasmussen
1903 J Dashwood Saunders 1948 Hubert Hopkins 1998 John Rasmussen
1904 Hon William Collyer 1949 Jack West 1999 Dr Chan Kong Thoe
1905 William Hooper 1950 Arnold Thorne 2000 Dr Chan Kong Thoe
1906 Frederick Elliot 1951 Eric Rushworth 2001 Dr Alex K H Ooi
1907 Frederick Elliot 1952 Freddie Kemlo 2002 Dr Alex K H Ooi
1908 William Hooper 1953 Arnold Thorne 2003 Dr Alex K H Ooi
1909 Cedric Carver 1954 John Mason 2004 Alan Jones
1910 Rowland Allen 1955 Eric Henton 2005 Alan Jones
1911 Rowland Allen 1956 Justice C Knight 2006 Alan Jones
1912 Donald Perkins 1957 Dr Robert Calderwood 2007 Leow Siak Fah
Dr Peter Fowlie 1958 Eric Henton 2008 Philip Beng
1913 Hon Elliot Hewan 1959 John Pickering 2009 Joseph Chew
1914 Hon Elliot Hewan 1960 Tim Parker
Sir Roland Braddell 1961 Justice M Buttrose

ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010

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