ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN BRANCH
ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010
The Chairman and Committee members of the Alumni Association (Southern Branch) take
pleasure in presenting the Annual Report for the period from May 2009 to April 2010.
1.0
Annual General Meeting
1.1
The following were elected to the Management Committee at the Annual General
Meeting of the Alumni Association Southern Branch held on May 29th 2009:Chairman
Chairman Elect
Hon Secretary
Hon Treasurer
Committee Members
:
:
:
:
:
Mr Koe Khoon Poh
Dr Wong Keng Mun
Dr Lai Siang Hui
Dr Thean Tsin Piao
Dr Bertrand Chew
Dr Euan Murugasu
Dr Lim Jia Yang
Prof Loh Hong Sai
A/Prof Wong Sze Tai
1.2
Dr Chin Shou King and Dr Dominic Leung were co-opted to the Management Committee
at its first meeting held on June 23rd 2009.
2.0
Membership Strength
2.1
The membership strength stands at : 807
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2.2
Ordinary/Associated Members:
Life Members:
3.0
Special events
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a) Dinner and Dialogue with Ms Yong Ying –I
3.1
A dinner and dialogue with Ms Yong Ying-I, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health
was held on November 25th 2009 at the Alumni Medical Centre. Members were invited
to the dinner and dialogue at $10/per person. Prof Arthur Lim sponsored the dinner and
dialogue. 115 members and guests were at the function. Ms Yong delivered a survey of
the health system entitled “The major challenges in Health Services” to the dinner guests.
She elaborated on the comprehensive health care system developed by the government
for its citizens. She elaborated on the comprehensive health care system developed by
the government for its citizens. She ended her address by inviting all the healthcare
providers to work hand in hand with the Ministry Of Health to further enhance and
improve on the health care system.
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3.2
The guests who were present included Prof K Satku, Director of Medical Services, Prof
Ong Yong Yau, President Singapore Medical Council, Prof John Wong, Dean Yong Loo
Lin School of Medicine NUS, A/Prof Keson Tan, Dean Faculty of Dentistry, A/Prof
Chan Sui Yung, Head Faculty of Science Department of Pharmacy, Prof Chew Chong
Lin, Director Postgraduate Dental Studies, A/Prof Low Cheng Ooi, Chairman Medical
Board Changi General Hospital, Mr Ho Hon Kwok, Chairman Medical Board Mount
Alvernia Hospital, Prof Walter Tan, Chairman Medical Board Raffles Hospital, Dr Cheng
Wei Chen, Chairman Medical Board Thomson Medical Centre, Mr Khoo Chow Huat,
Chief Executive Officer Mt Alvernia Hospital, Mr Sim Heng Joo, CEO National
University Hospital, Mr Allan Yeo, CEO Thomson Medical Centre, Mr Lo Tuck Leong,
Deputy Director Office of the Alumni Affairs, Dr Chong Yeh Woei, President Singapore
Medical Association, Ms M K Fatimah, President Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore,
Dr Tan Kok Chai, Master Elect Academy of Medicine Singapore and A/Prof Goh Lee
Gan, President College of Family Physicians.
3.3
Two special singing items were part of the programme. The Alumni Students Chapter
presented a group singing item and the ever popular “Alumni singers” presented a ballad
of songs to Ms Yong. The Alumni Singers were Dr Roy Ang, Dr James Fang, Dr Paul
Ngui, Dr William Tseng and Dr Wong Kai Peng.
b) Dinner with Prof Tan Chorh Chuan on January 20th 2010
3.4
The Management Committee honoured Prof Tan Chorh Chuan President, National
University of Singapore on Wednesday, January 20th 2010 at the Arthur Lim Auditorium.
116 members and guests attended the dinner. The dinner was jointly sponsored by Prof
Arthur Lim and Mr Koe Khoon Poh.
3.5
The invited guests were Prof Barry Halliwell, Deputy President National University of
Singapore, Mr Joe Mullinix, Deputy President NUS, A/Prof Anne Pakir, Director
International Relations NUS, Prof John Wong, Dean Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
NUS, A/Prof Grace Ong, Dean Faculty of Dentistry NUS, A/Prof Chan Sui Yung, Head
Faculty of Science Department of Pharmacy NUS, Dr Craig Stenberg, Associate Dean
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Prof Debra Creedy, Head Alice Lee Centre for
Nursing Studies Singapore, A/Prof Teo Choo Soo, Director Office of the Alumni
Relations, Prof Ong Yong Yau, President Singapore Medical Council, Mr Wu Tuck
Seng, President Singapore Pharmacy Council, Prof Chew Chong Lin, Director
Postgraduate Dental Studies, Mr Johnny Tan, President National University Singapore
Society, Mr Lai Kim Seng, Honorary Secretary NUSS, Dr Lewis Lee, President
Singapore Dental Association, Dr Tan Kok Chai, Master-Elect Academy of Medicine,
Prof Goh Lee Gan, President College of Family Physicians and Dr Bertha Woon, Council
member Singapore Medical Association.
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3.6
Prof Tan Chorh Chuan addressed the members and guests on the aspirations and the ways
that the medical Alumni could assist him in achieving the goals and mission which he has
set up for the National University of Singapore. The Alumni Students Chapter presented
a magic show and a singing item. Members participated enthusiastically in the dialogue
session.
c) Informal dinner – a short tribute for Dr Chee Phui Hung
3.7
A Yu-Sheng dinner was originally planned for Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Minister for Health
on Friday, February 19th 2010 to celebrate the Lunar New Year with our members.
However, as Mr Khaw was unable to turn up for the dinner, it was changed to an
Informal dinner for our members with a short tribute to the late Dr Chee Phui Hung, who
passed away peacefully at his home on February 14th 2010.
3.8
About 80 members attended the informal dinner and tribute. As the time was very short
for the arrangement of the dinner and tribute, not many members were informed. Only
those who had originally agreed to turn up at the Yu-Sheng dinner was informed of the
change of agenda. The Management Committee apologizes for failure to inform all
members in time about this event due to the suddenness of Dr Chee’s passing. The
Management Committee is planning a publication to commemorate the late Dr Chee Phui
Hung. We are inviting all our members to send in any comment or article on the late Dr
Chee Phui Hung for this publication. Dr Lim Kuang Hui is the Editor for this
publication. The Management Committee thanked both Prof Arthur Lim and Mr Koe
Khoon Poh for sponsoring the dinner.
d) New Alumni Office at Shaw Foundation Alumni House
3.9
Members are welcome to use the facilities at the “Alumni Service Centre” on the ground
floor of the Shaw Foundation House at Kent Ridge. The Office of the Alumni Relations
intended to re-plan the office layout of the spaces allocated to the medical alumni and the
other 43 alumni bodies to encourage more interactive socializing amongst the group. The
open concept plan for all the alumni bodies would do away with any staff for the centre.
This plan suits the medical alumni very well as we are already under staff at the Alumni
Medical Centre at College Road.
4.0
Sub-Committee Reports
a) Renovation Committee
Chairman:
Committee:
4.1
A/Prof Wong Sze Tai
Mr Hoong Bee Lok
Mrs Xandra Thean
The Executive Room : The Committee is still in the process of procuring furniture for the
Room. The room could be used for private dining and meeting.
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4.2
Members Lift: The project was awarded to AutoPark Engineering & Trading Pte Ltd.
The project included the renovation of three toilets; two toilets on level 1 and the Gents’
toilet at the swimming pool deck to make room for the lift shaft from ground floor to
level 1. A ramp for the disabled was constructed from the car park at the front entrance
gate from the swimming pool deck to the lobby on the ground floor. The lift is in service
now. The Management Committee wishes to put on record their appreciation to Dr Della
Lee for her generous donation of $150,000.00 to fund the project. The Committee
thanked Dr Jeffrey Seow for looking after the project.
b) Car Park
Chairman:
Member:
Prof Loh Hong Sai
Dr Bertrand Chew
4.3
The Car Park Sub-Committee has studied the various systems available and was in favour
of the proposals by Wilson Parking (S) Pte Ltd, which is the main operator in SGH:
System A is a manual system whereby our members have to slot in cash card at the points
of entry and exit. System B is a semi-automatic, whereby our members slot in the cash
card at the exit point only. In both proposals, there are possible incomes for the
association from the fees collected.
4.4
The Car Park Sub-Committee postponed the signing of the contract with Wilson Parking
for system B when complaints and enquiries were received from members after the
official announcement in our newsletter. The matter was being put on hold while the
Sub-Committee reconsider the suggestions and complaints of our members regarding the
“gated car parking system”.
4.5
The Sub-Committee is now manually monitoring the parking situation and issuing
warning tickets for recalcitrant non-members and clamping illegally parked cars as
recommended by some of the members.
4.6
Meanwhile, the Association is re-arranging the current sign-posts concerning illegal
parking to better locations, and ordering a large sign-board at the entrance to prevent
such.
c) Newsletter & Archives Sub-Committee
Chairman:
Member:
4.7
Dr Bertrand Chew
Dr William Chew
We have started a Newsletter for our members on a simple scale. This is a “home-made”
version, printed by our own office at low cost. Members are invited to send in their
contributions to the Editor for inclusion in our future publication of the Newsletter. We
hope to grow from strength to strength with your increased interest and contribution in
writings and support.
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d) Games Sub-Committee Report
Chairman:
Member:
4.8
Dr Thean Tsin Piao
Dr Robert Looi
The Sub-Committee is looking into replacing 2 old machines which are not popular
amongst the players. Our patronage remains small, and the only way to keep the interest
going is to install new machines.
e) Membership Sub-committee
Chairman: Mr K P Koe
Members: Prof HS Loh
Dr J Y Lim
4.9
The Membership Sub-Committee was formed mainly for membership drive. The
Committee was concerned that the membership count is dwindling. They hope to boost
the membership with special promotional drive. The Committee proposed to print a
brochure to introduce the Alumni Association showcasing its history, activities,
achievements and well known personalities. The Committee had also encouraged all
newly graduated medical, dental and pharmacy students to join the membership. These
new graduates will be sponsored by a member.
4.10
13 new members joined after the initial stage of promotional drive. It’s a good start for
the exercise.
4.11
Several comprehensive programme for the different age group have been planned to cater
to the diverse needs of our members. Tours to Malacca and Hanoi were planned for
March and May 2010 for members and their families, a party at Zouk and a year end
count-down party were held for the young members. The Alumni Singing group has
been set up to encourage participation from members and their families. The Christmas
tree lighting up ceremony was also another family orientated programme for our
members.
4.12
It is with much sadness that the Alumni Association has to record the passing on of a
great son of the Alumni - the late Dr Chee Phui Hung on February 14th 2010. All that Dr
Chee Phui Hung had ever fought for was always for the Alumni! Dr Chee Phui Hung is
the Alumni. It was unfortunate that his passing on was on the first day of Lunar New
Year. The office was not able to inform many of our members of his sudden departure as
it happened during the long holiday break. Those members who would like to share their
experiences with the “Agong” - Dr Chee, are requested to send in their writings,
photographs or any memorabilia to the Alumni Association office before end of July
2010 to be included in a publication in memory of the late Dr Chee Phui Hung.
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4.13
“Agong” has always been with the Alumni Association, and now that the “captain” is
gone, we hope that the Alumni Association would still be charted on the right course
henceforth by the “young blood”. The Alumni Association needs your support to work
hand in hand as we sail into the unchartered waters – to build the Alumni into a bigger,
better and stronger Association. Come forth therefore to pass the torch on!
f) IT Sub-Committee:
Chairman:
Committee:
Dr Dominic Leung
Dr Thean Tsin Piao
Dr Jeffrey Seow
4.14
The Committee continues to provide the guidance and consultation in IT application for
the alumni office and organises video presentation for alumni functions.
4.15
Members are welcome to visit the Alumni Association
www.medicalalumni.org.sg for announcement and information.
web
site:
g) Karaoke & Dancing Sub-Committee
Chairman: A/Prof Wong Sze Tai
4.16
The Sub-Committee upgraded the karaoke speaker’s system. The Karaoke Lounge is
open to all members on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7.00pm to 11.30pm at a
charge of $7/-per member for the whole evening. Booking the Karaoke Lounge for
private party is also available on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays at a rate of $25/per
hour with a minimum 2 hours booking with the Alumni office. The Karaoke lounge is
normally quite packed on Tuesdays. Members who do not like crowd may like to turn up
on Thursdays and Fridays.
4.17
Dr Wong Sin Hee has been assisting in organizing the dancing function for our alumni
members. Recently, the Alumni dancing group has been combining with the Singapore
Medical Association Sensory interest group for theme dancing functions. The various
theme nights were “The Red & White August Ball, Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival Night,
Back to the 60s – Ago-go night & Bollywood Night”. These theme functions were well
attended. The Sub-Committee would like to thank Dr Wong Sin Hee for looking after the
interest of the dancing members.
h) Leisure: Alumni Singing Group
Choir Master: Dr Fong Poh Him
4.18
The Alumni Singing group was mooted by Mr Koe, our Chairman, who would like to
have our own singing group to perform at our own functions. Dr PH Fong was tasked to
form a singing group. This is a family orientated activity. Members and their family
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members are welcome to join the singing group, which will be trained by a professional
voice trainer. Participating members only need to pay a nominal fee for the training
session. The main bulk of the cost will be subsidized by the Alumni Association.
4.19
This is a long term project. We hope to start off with a small group and have it grown as
the years go by.
i) Leisure: Tour
Chairman: Dr Ng Boon Keng
4.20
The Management Committee has requested Dr BK Ng to look into group tours suitable
for our members and their families to join. After going through several itineraries, 2
itineraries were found to be suitable for our members. There is one weekend tour to
Malacca, and a 7 days tour to Hanoi. Both tours were circulated to members. However,
the responses to both tours were not encouraging.
j) Young Alumni Chapter
Chairman: Dr Wong Keng Mun
Member: Dr Alvin Lee
4.21
The Young Alumni Chapter organized a series of friendly Golf tournaments for our
golfing members. The first game was played at Raffles Country Club on March 17th
2010. More than 20 members participated in this social game. The second game would
be played at Marina Golf course on May 12th 2010. The committee has planned for a
golf game to be played at a different golf course on a bi-monthly basis. The Committee
wishes to thank Dr Kee Wei Heong who has helped to organize the games, all golfing
members for their support and Dr Ng Tin Tuck for the Challenge trophies. Members who
are veterans or new comers to the golf game are welcomed to join in all future social
game and fellowship.
k) Education Sub-Committee
Chairman: Dr Lai Siang Hui
Member: Dr Richard Ng
Dr William Chew
4.22
The Sub-Committee would like to thank our members for supporting the Continuing
Medical Education programme. The monthly lecture would not be a success without
your continuous strong support.
4.23
The Sub-Committee would also like to record their appreciation to the Speakers and
Sponsors. The Speakers were Dr Yuen Heng Wai, Dr V.P. Nair, Dr Leong Lee San, Dr
Cornelia Chee, Dr Lo Ngai Nung, Dr Soh Chai Rick, Dr Ranjiv Sivanandan and Dr Paul
Chiam. The Sponsors were Oticon Singapore Pte Ltd, Sanofi Bristol-Myers Squibb
S’pore Pte Ltd, L2S Sports & Health Marketing Pte Ltd, Schering Plough, SanofiAventis & Merck Serono.
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4.24
The following talks were held during the year:
Date
Speaker
Title of Lecture
21-05-2009
Dr Yuen Heng Wai
Tinnitus & Dizziness – avoiding pitfalls in
diagnosis & management
18-06-2009
Dr V. P. Nair
Percutaneous Coronary interventions
- New Horizons
16-07-2009
Dr Leong Lee San
Overuse Injuries of the Lower Limbs –
An alternative View.
20-08-2009
Dr Cornelia Chee
Women’s Mental Health: Tips for Family
Doctors.
17-09-2009
Dr Lo Ngai Nung
Treatment of Osteoporosis – Recent
Controversies with use of Bisphonates.
15-10-2009
Dr Soh Chai Rick
The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in
Problem Wounds.
18-03-2010
Dr Ranjiv Sivanandan
The Approach to Thyroid Nodules.
17-04-2010
Dr Paul Chiam
Percutaneous Aortic and Mitral Valve
Therapy – The New Frontier.
l) Dental Continuing Education
Chairman: Prof Loh Hong Sai
4.25
Following the successful medical series organized by the Education Sub-Committee, the
Management Committee started a similar series for Continuing Dental Education in 2009,
with endorsement from the Singapore Dental Council with accreditations. Also, a small
administrative fee was charged for attendance to cover operating costs. The response was
up encouraging, with a good range of speakers to cover a wide range of topics, aimed at
the general dental practitioners.
4.26
For this year 2010, another series was rolled out from February for the next 4 months,
with 2 lectures fortnightly in a month. Additionally, we solicited the sponsorship and
support of Glaxo-Smith-Kline Ltd for the refreshments and professional products to be
given to participants. Members and others alike were impressed with the arrangements,
facilities and quality of the lectures, a positive feedback for the work done to date.
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4.27
Date
Speakers
Topics
14/03/2009
23/05/2009
Victor Fan
Victor Fan
Winston Tan
Chan Siew Luen
Tan Peng Hui
Yeo Jin Fei
Chan Siew Luen
13/06/2009
27/06/2009
Loh Hong Sai
Thean Tsin Piao
Tony Thong
Update on Oral Cancer
Alveolar Socket Preservation after Extraction
Implantology – Tricks of the Trade!
Overview of bone grafting for dental implantology
ABCD’s of Forensic Odontology
Bisphosphonates and the Dental Practitioners
Use of CT-based planning for orthognathic surgery
and dental implantology
Wisdom of third molar surgery
Emerging trends in Dentistry
What’s new in clinical periodontics: A 30 year
review.
Update on haemostasis: management of patients on
Antiplatelets and anticoagulants.
Management of curved roots in dentistry
Management of patient complaints in your practice
Aesthetic Maxillofacial Surgery for the Dentist
Moving teeth, changing faces – new challenges for
the dentists
28/03/2009
25/04/2009
Myra Elliot
11/07/2009
22/07/2009
4.28
Bertrand Chew
Raymond Ang
Victor Fan
Loh Kai Woh
The Committee wishes to record our appreciation to all the Speakers for taking time off
to share with our members their expertise and experiences.
m) Student’s Chapter:
Mr Mark Tan (Medicine)
Mr Kevin Kok (Medicine)
Ms Cecilia Xiao (Nursing)
Mr Lim Chi Ching (Nursing)
Mr Nicodemus Oey (Duke)
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Projects Director
4.29 The Student Chapter of the Alumni Association consisted of the five healthcare faculties
of the National University of Singapore. On 27th October 2009, it invited the
representatives from NUS Duke University, Medical Society, Dental Society, Pharmacy
Society and the Nurses Society to attend the meeting to discuss the incorporation of its
undergraduate members into the Chapter. The meeting was held at the Alumni
Association Medical Centre in the presence of Dr Chee Phui Hung, Prof Arthur Lim, Mr
Koe Khoon Poh and some other senior members of the Alumni Management Committee.
The representatives of the 5 faculties namely the Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
and the undergraduates of the NUS-Duke met and discuss on the vision and mission of
the Alumni Association Students Chapter. This membership expansion plan is to enable
all undergraduates of the 5 disciplines to seamlessly join the Alumni Association upon
their graduation.
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4.30
At the meeting, the advantages NUS Duke students, the Medical Society, the Dental
Society, Pharmacy Society and the Nurses Society joining the membership of the Alumni
Association Students Chapter were spelt out.
4.31
The representatives of the various Societies responded positively, however they have to
go back to convince their membership of the benefits of joining the Alumni Students
Chapter before reverting to the Alumni Students Chapter.
4.32
The Students Chapter would like to thank the Director of the Office of the Alumni
Affairs and Prof Arthur Lim for sponsoring 10 and 4 students respectively for the 86th
Alumni Reunion in Malacca from November 20th – 22nd 2009. The generous gesture is
much appreciated as the reunion provided a very congenial atmosphere for them to
integrate with the senior members of the Association. Such informal setting is very
conducive for forging the camaraderie spirit which could not be acquired from the books.
4.33
The Students Chapter was also involved with Yee Onn and Jiang Lei, the two medical
students who joined the Uniquely Singapore team in the “Clipper Round the World Yacht
Race 09-10”. The students made use of the race as a podium to raise some funds for the
“Club Rainbow” which they had adopted. The Students Chapter has assisted in the
organizing of the Charity dinner and participating in the performance at the fund raising
dinner function. The Alumni Association as a whole has assisted in selling dinner tables
for the Charity dinner which held on September 12th 2009. The Guest of Honour was Dr
Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community development, Youth and Sports. The
Students Chapter would like to thank our members for their support in cash donation and
purchasing dinner tables.
4.34
The Students Chapter held its inaugural year end Countdown Party on 31st December
2009. It was well attended with students from various healthcare faculties. A total of 100
participants had an enjoyable night with free flow beer, furthermore, a guest DJ was
invited to provide music all throughout the night. The Committee would like to thank the
following members; Prof Arthur Lim, Mr Koe Khoon Poh, Dr Wong Keng Mun, A/Prof
Wong Sze Tai and Prof Loh Hong Sai for their generous donation to help defray the cost
for the Countdown Party.
4.35
The Students Chapter annual dance and singing competition was successfully held at
Zouk this year, under the leadership of Mr Nicodemus Oey from Duke’s University.
Medical students from Duke’s University clinched the first price for the dancing event.
The event was graced by Professor Arthur Lim as the guest-of-honor and the patron of
Students Chapter.
4.36
The Students Chapter thanked Mr Koe Khoon Poh for his generous donation of $10,000/to fund the activities of the Chapter.
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n) Advisory Board
Chairman:
Members:
Prof Arthur Lim
Mr Koe Khoon Poh
Dr Wong Keng Mun
Dr Cheng Wei Chen
Mr Johnny Tan
A/Prof Wong Sze Tai
Dr Lim Jia Yang
4.37
An Advisory Board was formed to advise on the lease of the existing building, sustaining
the activities, collaboration with NUSS to improve better use of both facilities for mutual
benefits and membership drive and fund raising events for scholarship as well as for the
Association. It is important to engage our members with all types of social activities to
keep the Club vibrant. With that in mind, the Advisory Board has recommended to the
Committee to engage our members at the daily lunch break. On a bigger scale there are
the Art Exhibition & Gourmet dinners in the pipeline.
4.38
In memory of the late Dr Chee Phui Hung, the Board has recommended that the
Committee ;
i) to consider naming the Members’ Room after the late Dr Chee Phui Hung in his
memory, since Dr Chee has spent most of his time in Alumni Medical Centre in that
room.
ii) to raise fund for the “Dr Chee Phui Hung Scholarship/Bursary for needy students.”
5.0
86th Alumni Reunion- Malacca
5.1
The Alumni Association celebrates its 86th Reunion in the historical town of Malacaa,
from November 20th to 22nd 2009. Two air-conditioned coaches were hired to bring 50
members and students to the destination. The 86th Alumni Reunion was hosted by the
Central Branch helmed by a lady member, Datin Tan Lee Hong. The group was
welcomed by the President Elect Dr Chin Gek Liew, Organising Chairman Datin Tan and
her committee. The members of the Southern Branch enjoyed the programme very much
especially the Saturday morning boat ride and lunch at Jonker’s Street. The committee
would like to thank the President Dr Wang Siew Meng, President Elect Dr Chin Gek
Liew, Organising Chairperson Datin Tan Lee Hong and her committee members for the
wonderful 86th Reunion in Malacca.
5.2
The Committee wishes to record appreciation to A/Prof C.S. Teo, Director of the Office
of the Alumni Relations for sponsoring 10 students to the reunion.
5.3
Our congratulations to Dr Dominic Leung from Southern Branch and Dato Dr Lim Teong
Wah from Central Branch for being awarded the prestigious Alumni Gold Medal award
and Dr Loke Kwok Kheong for being conferred the Honorary Membership award.
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5.4
The Alumni Rotating Visiting Professorship Lecture was delivered by Professor Mak
Joon Wah, Dean of Post-Graduate Studies and Research, International Medical
University, Malaysia on “Acanthamoeba: Pathogen and Trojan Horse in Building Related
Illnesses” on Saturday afternoon November 21st 2009. The lecture was well attended.
5.5
The winners of the Golf tournament were:
Chong Ah Khoon Trophy
Moses Yu Trophy
Peter Tay Trophy
Lo Hong Ling Trophy
"Agong's" Cup
Over-all Champion
Best Gross
Best Nett
Best Senior Golfer
Inter-Branch
Sheares Tennis Cup
No game
Dr Jeffrey Seow
Dr Jeffrey Seow
Mr Tong Yew Sum
Mr Tong Yew Sum
Southern Branch (Away)
5.6
87th Alumni Reunion 2010
5.7
The 87th Alumni Reunion will be held from November 26th to 28th 2010 in Singapore.
Members are reminded to register early for the Formal dinner to be held at Marina Bay
Sands Resort on Saturday, November 27th 2010. The Committee promises a spectacular
reunion for everyone.
6.0
Acknowledgements
6.1
The Management Committee wishes to express appreciation to the following for having
contributed their services to the Association.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Dr Richard Ng & Dr Victor Seah , the honorary doctors for the staff.
Mr Chee Wai Pong for his valuable services as the honorary legal adviser.
Mr Hoong Bee Lok for his contributions in the renovating projects.
Mrs Xandra Thean for her contributions in the renovating projects.
Mrs May Wong and Mrs Sue Chow for decorating the Medical Centre for the
Christmas and Lunar New Year celebrations.
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
SOUTHERN BRANCH
Minutes of Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association
Friday, May 29th 2009 at 8.00pm
Alumni Medical Centre, No 2 College Road Singapore 169850.
______________________________________________________________________________
Present:
Chee Phui Hung
Wong Kai Peng
Raymond Phua
Lo Hong Ling
Ng Tin Tuck
Bertrand Chew
Jeffrey Seow
Chew William
Lee Cha Sam
Lai Siang Hui
Aloysius Teo
Euan Murugasu
Koe Khoon Poh
Victor Seah Yun Zhen
Robert Looi
Chng Hong Chee
James Fang
J J Murugasu
Loh Hong Sai
Peter Tay
Soh Chio Siong
Tan Bin Seng
Ho King Peng
Thean Tsin Piao
Dominic Leung
Arthur Lim
Wong Sze Tai
Lim Jia Yang
Apologies:
Samson Chen
Chan Kim Yong
Ho Chuk Ping
Lim Cheok Peng
Lim Kian Peng
Tay Boon Keng
Tong Ming Chuan
Tan Shing San
Yan Hsun Cheng
Tham Hon Meng
Della Lee
Lim Kuang Hui
Leong Hin Seng
K Shanmugaratnam
Tan Chor Hiang
Robert Tan Tin Kiat
Tan Hong Kiat
Wong Keng Mun
The meeting was called to order at 8.00pm by Prof Loh Hong Sai, Chairman Alumni Association
Southern Branch. Prof Loh welcomed the members to the AGM. He invited the members to join him
standing to pay respect to those members who had passed away last year. The late members were Dr Ho
Yuen, Dr Phay Seng Whatt, Dr Siow Li Jin, Emeritus Prof Wong Hock Boon and Dr Yeoh Kean Hong.
1.1
The minutes of Annual General Meeting held on May 30th 2008 were adopted, proposed
by Dr Aloysius Teo and seconded by Dr Jeffrey Seow.
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2.0
Matters Arising
2.1
Referring to item 4.7, Dr PH Chee asked Prof HS Loh whether there is any progress in
the membership recruitment of Duke NUS graduates and the graduate nurses.
2.2
Prof HS Loh explained that the Committee met and discussed the issue about
incorporating the Duke NUS graduates and the graduate nurses into the membership.
The issue was also discussed at the last Council meeting and there was a need to amend
the constitution for this purpose.
2.3
Dr Chee felt that the problem could be the admittance of graduate nurses as they are not
mentioned in the constitution. The Duke NUS is already part of the medical faculty. He
urged Prof Loh to continue serving in the Committee to see through the process of this
change.
2.4
Prof Loh assured Dr Chee that the in-coming Committee would look into the matter.
3.0
Annual Report
3.1
Dr PH Chee commented that the record on item 3.1 of the Annual Report was
incomplete. He noted that only some guests were mentioned. He would like to propose
that all the 3 VIP table guests to be included.
3.2
The other guests were Dr Andrew Chew, NUS Pro-Chancellor, Prof Lim Pin, University
Professor NUS, Prof Tan Eng Chye, Deputy President & Provost NUS, A/Prof Teo Choo
Soo, Director Office of Alumni Relations, Mr Joseph Mullinix, Deputy President
(Administrative) NUS, Mr Wong Ah Long, NUSS Alumni Advisory Board, Dr Chew
Chin Hin, Advisor School of Postgraduate Medical Studies, Dr Tan Peng Guan,
Chairman NUS Alumni Chapter (London) and Mr Bernard Toh, Director Projects &
Communication Office of President NUS.
3.3
Dr PH Chee asked the Committee on the purpose of posting one staff from the Alumni
Association office to help man the Alumni Service Centre at the New Shaw Foundation
Alumni House. He said that the Alumni Association should be helped out by the OAR
not the reverse.
3.4
Prof Loh explained that the assistance was rendered to the OAR office temporarily to
help them launch the Service Centre on April 1st 2009. The NUSS and the Business
School are also posting staff there to help man the Service Centre. The Management
Committee would be reviewing the situation as it is only a temporary arrangement.
3.5
Prof Loh expressed his appreciation to Lee Foundation and Dr Susan Lim for their
generous donation in supporting the Inaugural NUS Alumni Art Show staged from March
27th – April 24th 2009.
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3.6
Prof Loh invited members to use the Theatrette which was converted from the previous
YACAA room and he wished to formally acknowledged the contribution and support by
Dr Lo Hong Ling who is Patron of the Young Alumni Chapter Alumni Association
(YACAA). The Committee had sought his understanding for the conversion of the room
into the state-of-the-Art Theatrette. Members were also invited to use the Executive
Room, which was converted from the previous Cyber Room. Prof Loh also thanked Dr
Allan Ng for his previous contribution as well. The Executive Room could be used for
meeting and dining.
3.7
Dr PH Chee asked the Committee to review the construction of the lift. He felt that the
amount of money involved in constructing the lift is not justified, as our lease has less
than ten years or so left. Furthermore, he felt that the lift would be used more by the
members of the sister’s organizations than the Alumni Association. He expressed that the
expenses should be shared by the 4 bodies instead of the Alumni Association bearing it
alone.
3.8
Prof Loh replied that the proposal to construct the lift was made before his term and it
would be financed wholly by an external source. (Afternote: The fundings came from
D.S. Lee Foundation)
3.9
Prof Loh elaborated on the proposed “gated car park” project which the Committee had
been exploring. There were complaints about car park facility being abused by nonmembers etc. Thus acting on the complaints the Committee would like the House to
support the proposal.
3.10
Dr PH Chee enquired about the set up of the car park equipment and maintenance cost.
Dr Chee was informed that the car park would be managed by Wilson Car Park
Management Pte Ltd.
3.11
Dr KP Wong raised the concern that the “gated car park” should be free and not be of
inconvenience to the members.
3.12
Prof Loh enlightened the House that the “gated car park” system to be manned by Wilson
Car Park Pte Ltd for a 3 years contract. There would be no capital involvement from our
side. The equipment cost and maintenance would be borne by Wilson. The Management
Committee would be negotiating for free parking for Alumni members. If there is no
objection from the House, the Committee would explore further. The rates would be the
same as those charged by the car parks around Singapore General Hospital.
3.13
The House gave the Committee the mandate to go ahead with the implementation of the
“gated car park” system to control the car parking problem at the centre.
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3.14
Referring to item 4.12, Dr PH Chee asked about the management of the website. Dr
Dominic Leung replied that the committee has outsourced to an external web master, and
there is much freedom with our own website. Previously, we ride on the OAR website,
however, there are many restrictions imposed on us. Dr Thean explained that the initial
setup cost was $740/- and the annual subscription was only $240/-. The website is
accessible to all members all over the world. It is a focal point for everyone. The web
address is www.medicalalumni.org.sg .
3.15
Prof Loh invited Dr JY Lim and Mr Mark Tan to introduce themselves to the House and
elaborated on the mission of the Students Chapter and their programme for this year.
3.16
Prof Arthur Lim thanked the two young leaders and hoped that the Alumni membership
would be boosted by the new addition of these young members. Mr Koe emphasized
that the energetic Students Chapter should involve the student leaders of the student body
so that there is a seamless transition from the student body to the student Chapter and full
Alumni membership.
3.17
Dr Chee referred to item 4.24, that the word “Faculty of Pharmacology” should be
replaced with “Faculty of Science, Department of Pharmacy” and “Alice Lee” should be
added to the word, “School of Nursing”.
3.18
The Annual Report was proposed to be accepted by Dr PH Chee and seconded by Prof
Arthur Lim.
4.0
Statement of Accounts
4.1
Dr TP Thean reported that there is a deficit of about $30,000/-, partly constituted by the
increased in the rates in the PUB charges and the increased in the Property tax and
professional fees involved in auditing, book-keeping and etc.
4.2
The Statement of Accounts for the year 2008/2009 was proposed to be adopted by Dr
Dominic Leung and seconded by Dr PH Chee.
4.3
Prof HS Loh thanked Dr PH Chee, Prof Arthur Lim, Prof CS Teo, Mr Johnny Tan for
their guidance, support and helping him to serve out his term of Chairmanship. He noted
that during his tenure, the Alumni, the NUS and the NUSS were drawn much closer
through combined activities. He also thanked Mr BL Hoong, Mrs Xandra Thean, Dr
Victor Seah, Dr Richard Ng and Mr WP Chee for their services to the Association. Prof
Loh also thanked the three office staff, his friends and the committee members for
supporting him during his term. He then invited Mr Koe to receive the Chain-of-Office
from him.
4.4
Dr PH Chee proposed a vote of thanks to the out-going Chairman & his committee.
5.0
Election of Office Bearers 2009/2010
Chairman
:
Mr Koe Khoon Poh
Proposer
Seconder
HS Loh
A Lim
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Chairman Elect :
Hon Secretary :
Hon Treasurer :
Committee Members:
Dr Wong Keng Mun
Dr Lai Siang Hui
HS Loh
ST Wong
D Leung
PH Chee
Dr Thean Tsin Piao
D Leung
SH Lai
Dr Bertrand Chew
Dr ST Wong
Prof Loh Hong Sai
Dr Euan Murugasu
Dr Lim Jia Yang
SH Lai
PH Chee
SH Lai
HS Loh
ST Wong
D Leung
TP Thean
TP Thean
SH Lai
R Looi
6.0
Appointment of Professional Auditor
6.1
L Y Leong & Company was appointed the professional Auditor for the year 2009/2010.
Proposed by Prof HS Loh and seconded by Dr D Leung.
7.0
Any Other Business
a) 86th Alumni Reunion
7.1
Mr KP Koe announced the 86th Alumni Reunion to be hosted by the Central Branch in Malacca. It will be
held from November 20th to 22nd 2009. Members are encouraged to mark down the dates in their diary and
render their support to the reunion.
b) Future plans for the Alumni
7.2
Mr Koe shared some of his personal thoughts and proposed activities and plans which he
would like the Committee to help him achieve during his term of office if not even
beyond. Mr Koe noted the long history of the Alumni started in 1923 and he considered
the Alumni brand its strength for him and his committee to draw on. The various points
were brought up:
a) To increase the variety of activities, like dancing, karaoke, painting, choir group,
photography group, swimming classes and promoting sporting competition etc.
b) To combine more activities with the sister’s organizations, such as combined talks and
social events.
c) Membership drive, to look into the constitution makeover if necessary to accept more
members.
d) To promote the Alumni brand by awarding of Scholarship, Book prizes, Bursaries
amongst the medical fraternity and organize public talks & exhibitions to promote the
Alumni name
e) To sustain the interests of our members through Newsletters and website.
7.3
Dr KP Ho commended Mr Koe for his well thought plan and also agreeing with him that
the Chairmanship term was too short to really carry through any change. He encouraged
him to set up a Committee consisting of past Chairmen to look into the ways of
increasing the membership.
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7.4
Dr PH Chee praised Mr Koe for his all embracing address and requested him to
circularize his address to all the members to renew the Alumni spirit.
7.5
As there was no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9.10pm. A vote of thanks
was proposed to the chair by Dr P H Chee.
Minutes confirmed:
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Mr Koe Khoon Poh
Chairman
Date:
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Dr Lai Siang Hui
Hon Secretary
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