This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their December 21st meeting where the guest speaker was Rev. Kenneth Huang. He spoke about the importance of family, especially during the Christmas season. Other discussions included a banner exchange with a visiting club from Estonia, collecting donations for Boys' Town scholarships, and announcing upcoming Rotary events in December and January. The bulletin closes by wishing all members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Club's President and Board of Directors.

1. 26th Dec. 2011
CROSSROADS
Rotary Club of Singapore Vol. 48 / 24
“A Family Christmas” – A Christmas Message”
SPEAKER: Rev. Kenneth Huang, Pastor from Faith Methodist Church
Lunch meeting of the 21st December 2011
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2. Introductory remarks Banner Exchange
VP Ashi invited visiting PP Ilvi Joe-Cannon from the
Vice President Ashi Sarwal welcomed members to
Rotary Club of Tallinn, Estonia to say a few words
the 3rd meeting of “Family Month” celebrated by
about her club. PP Ilvi advised that Estonia was a
Rotary in the month of December. He extended
harbor town, like Singapore, with a commercial
President Tapan’s apologies for being unable to
background. She added that her club, Tallinn, was
chair the meeting, as he was away. He added
formed in order to invite women to be members.
that President Tapan had, in fact, called and
PP Ilvi presented the Club with a book on the history
requested him to extend his Christmas and New
of Estonia, and VP Ashi reciprocated by handing to
Year greetings to all members.
PP Ilvi with a copy of the Book of Humour.
VP Ashi also warmly welcomed the Guest
Speaker, Rev. Kenneth Huang, Pastor of the Faith
Methodist Church.
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3. Welcome of visiting Speaker of the week importance of family as seen in the
second question of “The Guide to
Rotarians and guests Daily Living” - “Have I spent quality
time with my family?” which
Rotarian Ronald Wong welcomed
VP Ashi called upon PP Raymon reinforced the commitment to the
our guests and visiting rotarians
Huang who introduced the family – our intimate Community
Guest Speaker, none other than of Life and Love”. Besides the
- Guests :
his youngest son, Rev. Kenneth importance of family, Rev. Kenneth
Ms. Huay Jing
Huang. PP Raymon informed added that Rotary affirmed the
Ms. Monica Lim
that he has two sons who are importance of selflessness and the
Ms. Angie Low
Ministers of the Church, and as empowering of others. He added
Mr. Antero Makinen
advised by PDG Dr. Ivor that this was also what the
Mr. Thomas Nouvian
Thevathasan – this was such a Christian Faith teaches that Jesus
Mr. Zhang Hong
blessing. PP Raymon added that did when he came into our world
he advised his sons to be as that first Christmas. Rev. Kenneth
Visiting Rotarians :
fervent as expected to be, but spoke about his family and
President Ugo Perkmann -
never fanatical, which they have extended some useful
Meran, Italy
heeded. Tongue in cheek, PP advice, which he described as “10
PP Ilvi Joe-Cannon – Tallinn,
Raymon also noted that having Commandments of Living at
Estonia
two sons who are pastors, also Home”. (A copy of Rev. Kenneth’s
Toast came with drawbacks, such as a presentation is available from the
loss of identity and they do not Secretariat.)
The Toastmaster Rtn. Jeremy listen to him anymore! PP Rtn. David Ong warmly thanked
Han, also a new member, invited Raymon advised that Rev. Rev. Kenneth for his Christmas
President Ugo Perkmann, father Kenneth has been a pastor of 16 message and reflections on family
of our member, Rtn. Dr. Thomas years with the Methodist Church live. He suggested that
Perkmann, to address the Club. in Singapore and prior to serving perhaps, PP Raymon might be
President Ugo advised that as a poster, he worked as a called upon to speak to the Club
Meran was in the region between lawyer. Rev. Kenneth would be on how to bring up pastors! Rtn.
Austria and Italy. He added that appointed as Pastor-in-Charge of David also thanked Rev.
it was also the location where 12 Kampong Kapor Methodist Kenneth, as a non-Rotarian, for
years ago, the “Iceman”, a 4,000 Church from 1st January 2012. reminding members of the Guide
year old mummified man was In addition to various other to Daily Living and Rotary’s motto
discovered under the ice. responsibilities, Rev. Kenneth “Service Above Self”.
President Ugo advised that he helps to oversee the Christian
was in Singapore to celebrate the Ministry carried out in the
graduation of his son (Rtn. Methodist Schools as the
Thomas), who receives an Director, Ministry in Schools.
Executive Master of
Administration. In his presentation, Rev. Kenneth
Rtn. Jeremy called on members stated that Christmas was a
to join him in raising a toast to holiday when families (should)
Rotary Club of Meran coupled come together to catch up with
with the toast to Rotary one another. He was pleased to
International. note that Rotary affirmed the
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4. Boys’ town collection Club calendars
Rtn. Joseph Chia advised that PP Dr. Yap Lip Kee announced
Club had given in previous years, that the Club’s 2012 calendars
two $1,200 scholarships for the were available at $10.00 each,
Boys’ Town from the Patrick which could be used for fund-
Hernon Trust Fund. He added raising towards the Committees’
that the interest received from projects. He appealed to
the funds was low, thus the members to assist by clearing
Trust has held fund-raising the calendars in order to garner
events such as golf tournaments funds for projects.
to garner sufficient funds for
these scholarships, however,
due to bad weather, a golf
tournament was not held this
year. Rtn. Joseph advised that
representatives from Boys’ Town
would be at the next Rotary
meeting on Wednesday, 4th
January 2012. He called on
members to donate towards a
scholarship, so that the funds
could be presented to the Boys’
Town representatives at this
meeting. VP Ashi also appealed
to members to support this
long-standing Club project.
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5. The Guide to Daily Living
MARK YOUR DIARY Before doing the things we COMING ROTARY EVENTS
Birthday celebrants want to do, consider first, the
RC wishes Happy Birthday to precept of the guide. Ask December
celebrants: ourselves these 4 questions Family Month
December 27 – Xavier Sanjiman and act upon them:
January 4 – PP Alfred Wong, IPP P. First: Have I spent some time
Balachandran in self-examination? December 28th
January 5 – Erich Vosshage Second: Have I spent quality Rotary Meeting cancelled in
January 6 – Roland Jossi time with my family? view of the festive season
January 7 – Laveen Daryani Third: Have I given my best to
January 8 – PP Peter Wong & Indi my work? January
Tulsi Fourth: Have I given some
time to someone near and
Rotary Awareness Month
Anniversary Celebrants
far?
RC sends best wishes to January 19th
The Guide, in fact,
Wedding Anniversary encompasses the 4 parts of Club Assembly
celebrants: the Object of Rotary.
December 28 – Keith & Rachel
Harrison
February
January 1– VP Ashi & Amita Next week World Understanding Month
Sarwal, Louis & Amabel Lim, January 4th 2012
Robert & Agnes Schlesinger, Dirk February 23rd
Haas & Yan Wang World Understanding and
Reception Desk duty: Marcel
January 6 – K.K. Tan & Gwen Peace Day
Schobinger, Dr. Thomas
This week Perkmann
December 28th 2011 Sunshine Box duty: Goh Bock
Seng, Garry Taylor The Four-Way Test
Of the Things we think, say
Meeting is cancelled in view
Speakers: Ms. Sally Low & Mr. or do:
of the Holiday Season. * Is it the truth?
Roland Yeow from Boys’ Town
* Is it fair to all concerned?
Topic: To be advised * Will it build goodwill and
better friendship?
* Will it be beneficial to all
concerned?
Season’s Greetings Queries, comments and
articles request can be
sent to
Presidident Tapan and the Board of Directors Jean-Philippe Lionnet
wish all members a Merry Christmas and bulletin@rotary.org.sg
a Happy New Year!
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