Author: Terence Seah

  

   

During the last Yangon trip, I mentioned to participants that we may go to Chennai and Kerala, South India (click on the map for a better view).  Chennai is one of the most famous and populated cities in South India.  I have been to Chennai and Kerala more than 30 times, although I am not able to speak Tamil, the language spoken by Indians who migrated to Singapore many years ago.

The attractions in Chennai are its beaches and beach resorts, the South Indian food, its culture and heritage.  Kerala is really back waters, relaxing, coconut trees, rice boats, shapely or shapeless mangoes, massage, spa and its unique food.

Over the last 12 years, I visited Chennai and Kerala, due to my work and business with the Indian newspapers.  The people of Chennai and Kerala are very nice, pleasant and cheerful.  I remembered not too long ago, I took a boat ride, only to be allowed to take over the wheel.  It’s always like this, if we are nice, others will be nice too.  We can have a holiday.  I am currently planning with a friend of mine who works in Malayala Manorama.  He is helping to piece together a program which most European tourists do not get to see.

For some of you, you may not believe it, but you can get cool winter in India.  Wear a jacket too.  I plan to go in March 2014.  You don’t have to buy tickets or book your hotels yet.  More details will pop up in this Post.  Keep in touch.  And, of course, if you are interested, simply put your name up for registration.  Going as a group is always fun.

Terence Seah

Registration: If you have interest, doesn’t mean you are going.

1. Terence Seah
2. Ng Meng Wai
3. Evon Lim
4. Daisy Yeo
5. Ann Lim
6. Gabriella Chua
7. Zara
8. Lin Chuah
9. Marg Tian
10. Lilian Teo
11. Gingko Tay
12. Jacqueline Wong
13. Yuit Leng
14. Catherine Ho
15. Annto
16. Christina Chan
17. Annie Tang
18. Eileen Thean
19. Sockie (Sock Cheng)
20. Bira
21. Frisna
22. Lily Ho
23. Pauline Chew
24. Evyonne Chew
25. Julie Guan
26. Winnie Tan
27. Theresa Seow
28. Irene Seet (Kiv – membership lapsed – awaiting approval from Admin)
29. Jimmy Tsin
30. Lee Ah Nee
31. Cindy Wee
32. Pearl Kwan
33. Simon Lee
34. Susan Chong
35. Dolly Lim
36. Audrey Wong
37. Bobby Bok
38. Charles Chua
39. Tian Soo
40. Daisy Phua
41. Dorine Tan
42. Alice Yap
43. Mary Tan
44. Chengpun
45. Caroline Gee
46. S K Chua
47. Helen Wong
48. T K Pow
49. Esther Mok
50. Grace Wong
51. Lawrence Lee
52. Jessie Lee (Mrs)
53. LydiaChin
54. Helen Yeo
55. Irene Chua
56. Yoke Moon
57. Foo Jock Khim
58. Jane Tan
59. Pat Oei
60. Linda Chua
61. Peri Liew
62. Thomas Loh
63. Mega Abdullah
64. Steven Chan
65. Serena Tay

For a long time, we have been rather rigid on what can be done and cannot be done.  Our Club taboos are no discussions on politics, race, religion, sex, direct selling and MLM.  It is unlikely that we will relax our rules on no discussions on politics, race and religion.  At least, no for now.

Sex is a topic that is human, and I wish to clarify that “No sex” means “no discussions on “procurement of sexual servces”.  We have also relaxed in the area of direct selling, and this is limited to the Online Fleamart which comes out monthly, and products and services are of the non-corporate nature, and hosted by Jassmine Teo.  I would say Jassmine has done a good job, as our intention is to allow members to offer what they have at home.

Feedback from members have helped to streamline our thoughts on members’ businesses.  Most members are either still working and are enjoying a retirement life in some form of trading activities, casual sales or P/T work.  I hope to relax this area to enable members to offer some of their corporate products and services.  This can be tricky as we would not want to have direct selling and product offerings during our gatherings and in our forum.  A number of members have responded to our recent email on providing some of their company products and services at special offers.  As usual, and in principle, the Club will relax this policy.  Along the lines of how we operate the online Fleamart, I would also be looking out for someone who would be willing to run this service in our forum on a regular and monthly basis.  If you like to, feel free to write to me.  Questions ok.

SHC will go more agressive in ourn efforts to enlist Corporate members from either among the current membership or new memberships.  Free corporate membership is no longer available.  Members or companies wishing to be Corporate members can write to admin@SilverHairsclub.com.

On the registration of new and maintenance of old membership, please be inform that all members must have an username and password to enter SilverHairsClub.com.  If you have not registered to enter the Club, please do so.  The register link is on the top right hand side of SilverHairsClub.com.  If you have lost your password or username, please re-register.  The Club will no longer manually reset your password.

With effect from Jan 2014, your email address will be used as username.  Your password has to be at least 7 characters.  This will enable you to log in into the Club.  Members are reminded not to register any person whose membership has lapsed.  All members are encouraged to register and participate in the Club, using their own username (email address) and password.

Introducing new members to the general membership has been found to be useful as new members may not know how to walk around the SHC website.  Robert Ong has volunteered to take this role, and if you are very shy, and not sure how to post your intro,  well, get to know him.  He is very knowledgeable and helpful.  But, make sure you have your username and password first.

The new SHC committee has been trying hard to do a good job, maintaining the social requirements of members.  This is not easy, and it does take time for the committee and myself to sync in thoughts and actions.  Neither do I expect no changes.  Please be patient, and if you have any queries, do consult them.

Have a good week ahead.
Terence Seah

We have always faced difficulties getting new members to introduce themselves in the Club.  Either they are shy, or they find it difficult to write an introduction about themselves in our Club forum.  Finally, they either not do anything about it or nobody knows about them.

We have tried to get our senior members to to take up this role; but unfortunately for numerous reasons, few members like to take up this role.  Well, after a long time, we have identified one.

He is Robert Ong, whom many of you know has been active, especially with the Easterly gatherings.  He is a strong supporter of SHC, its members and the Club’s culture.  Robert has good relations, is tactful and is a very considerate person.  He has agreed to take up the role of managing “New members relations”.  In this role, Robert will assist new members with introducing themselves to fellow members in the Club.  He will be able to write a new Post to introduce new members in the Club.  After membership approval by Admin, new members can write directly to him with the introduction.  More details will be given.

Thank you Robert.  And we look forward to your new initiatives.

Terence Seah

I was reading the ST today, and came across the phrase “the true kampong spirit”.  I thought that this tagline is interesting for SilverHairsClub members.  Very often, we engage in activities of the social nature, and we don’t target “self help and caring activities” for ourselves.  We have plenty on makan, dancing, karaoke, cycling, walking, chitchats and travel.

As a Club, we have not done much to harness ourselves for the benefit of SHCians as a whole.  Maybe the “true kampong spirit” can rekindle and strengthen ourselves as a big family.  I remembered Kenneth Tan suggested buying in bulk eg his monthly ovaltine supply, Jassmine Teo’s Teo selling of what’s in our store room, our offering of paid eldersitter services by some of our members, our discussion on retirement living, plus a few others.  But many of us have not responded to work together in this true kampong spirit.

Perhaps, we can help and think of new ideas.  We should support more activities and programs so that we can help ourselves as we age.  Afterall, many of us are reported as “Asset-poor and cash-rich”.

How and what can we group together and care for ourselves?  Please respect the views of others when making comments.  Not all of us are rich, and not all of us are poor.  Not all of us can travel, makan and enjoy ourselves frequently, many of us have still to work.

Terence Seah

Dear SilverHairsClub members,

SHC is considering the use of the email address as the login name to SilverHairsClub.com. This helps to ensure that you will always use an updated email address.

Please also use at least a “7 character” password.

This is an important change, so please take note of your current userid, email address and password before implementation.  Likely implementation date: Before 31 Dec 2013

SilverHairsClub is for you, and the Club will continue to provide a platform for you to make more and new friends. Come and participate.

Terence Seah

        

Again, another dream,  a get-away from Singapore, in Johore perhaps.

After the trip to Yangon, I am wondering again how we can get together to relax, breathe some fresh air, enjoy Malaysian culture, see its beautiful beaches, experience local food and most important of all, to get to know more SilverHairs friends.  I think  a 3 D 2 N somewhere, leaving on a Fri early morning and returning on a Sun night may be just it.

Taichi masters, chess players, those who can cook and share their cooking skills among fellow ladies and guys, slow walks and hikes, spend time by the beach, cycling among the villages, line dancing in the afternoon, social dancing in the night and learning mobile and computer applications can come together.  Come share your skills and knowledge, and more members will know you.

We can take the Transnational coach, all the way to the destination, talk and scream all the way to our destination and before we realize it, we are there.  We head north east. Rain or shine, we go.  We paint the town green. We would limit this trip to 40 pax or the max number the coach can take us.  Of course, it will be fun, and we can allow those who drive to come along too.

The dates are not fixed.  There is no program yet.  It could be held in Dec, Jan or Feb.

But I do know we need the following:

• 1.  Someone who knows how to take the coach from Lavender to Mersing via Transnational.
• 2.  Some one to coordinate the 3D 2N program.
• 3.  And, if you have skills and hobbies, and wish to share during the trip, please hands up.
• 4.  And anyone who wishes to help bring members together, we have some thing for you.  About time if you have been too quiet.

Thank you to the members who help me piece this concept together.

Even if you have not checked your diary, if you are interested in breathing fresh air and getting to know new and old members better, simply put your name here.  Once the dates are announced, you may withdraw within 7 days, if the dates are not suitable to you.

The trip will be from 21 – 23 February 2014.

This event is strictly for members only.
Terence Seah

Registration List:

1. Terence Seah
2. Lily Ho
3. Dolly Lim
4. Rosalind Lee
5. Melissa Khng
6. Yoke Moon
7. Alan Ang
8. Alice Seah (Ronald Lam – 3rd on waitlist)
   
9. Caroline Gee (replaced by T K Pow)
   
10. Gingko Tay (replaced by Steven Chan)
    
11. Susan Chong
12. Ann Lim
13. Theresa Seow
14. Evon Lim
15. Ng Meng Wai (replaced by C J Ang)(replaced by Susan C H Tan)
    
16. Janie Leong (replaced by Oi Cheng)
    
17. Lydia Chin
18. Mega Abdullah
19. Peri Liew
20. Thomas Loh
21. Peggy Yap
22. Arthur Yap
23. Marg Tian
24. Lin Chuah
25. Sock Cheng
26. Gabriella Chua (Chengpun – 2nd on waitlist)( replaced by Irene Poh – next on waitlist) (replaced by Helen Wong)
    
27. Evyonne Chew
28. Julie Guan  (Daniel Chan – 4th on waitlist) (replaced by Esther Mok)
    
29. Myra Chia (replaced by Dorine Tan – 1st on the waitlist)
30. Jane Tan
31. Richard Wong
32. Lee Ah Nee
33. Cindy Wee
34. Daisy Phua
35. George Chew
36. Mary Tan
37. Tony Ang
38. Dan Huang
39. Christina Pan
40. Bobby Bok (you’re the lucky 40th)

Waitlist:

1. Dorine Tan
2. Chengpun
3. Ronald Lam
4. Daniel Chan
5. Irene Poh
6. Steven Chan
7. Helen Wong
8. T K Pow
9. CJ Ang
10. Oi Cheng
11. Susan C H Tan
12. Esther Mok

Rooming/Transport Arrangement:

• Ann Lim/Theresa Seow/Evon Lim/Wong Yoke Moon (2-room attached type) – public transport
• Oi Cheng/Dolly Lim (room type?) – public transport
• Dan Huang/Ronald Lam (Twin room E) – public transport
• Paul Kong/Peggy Kong/Nina Choo/Lisa Ong (2-room attached type) – driving
• Evyonne Chew and Mary Tan (Twin room E or F) – public transport
• Sock Cheng and Dorine Tan (room type?) – public transport
• Mega and Richard Wong (Twin room E) – driving
• Molly Chua/Charlie Teo/Cynthia Phua/ Nancy (not a member yet) (2-room attached type) – driving

      

I am in KL, and obviously beside eating, I had nothing else better to do. I usually go to the 7-Eleven and buy all the local newspapers I can lay my hands on.

The article this morning reported that an anthropologist has identified that the answer lies in brain chemistry. She tracked 28,000 people.  Some of us feel good and romantic; and have the sexual drive, and all this because of dopamine and testosterone

In our Club, I read only Tian Soo is familiar with this chemical.

Why do some of us like this person and not another person?  As you know, I like to make Paper Clips work, but trying to do so, does not seem to work.  The naturally attraction works, but the individuals must come together.

If a person has active dopamine, tend to seek experience, curious and easily board, they tend to be introspective and like their own type.

If a person has high testerone, they tend to be analytical, competitive, they too tend to be attracted to their types.

These factors sparked attraction. The success is to overlook everything you cannot stand in someone.  These works whether one is 30 or 60.

What do you think?  Aiyah, just some serious fun.

Terence Seah

Last week I was in Singapore.  I visited an ex-colleaque of mine, and I visited his office. Sat down and chatted with him.  Chatting through, I noticed on his table were hundreds of business cards, messily placed in front of his computer screen.  He is a Sales Director, has no personal secretary, and has to manage his name cards , and keying them in into his Microsoft Outlook contacts.  At the same time, he has one of the latest Samsung S4. He complains he has no time to enter the contract details, but will likely do so before the end of the year.

If someone, contracted through an external company), can do so for the entire company, with 10 executives, can input the business cards into a file, and after finishing, the executive can download the contacts into his smartphone or desktop, the executives will be very happy with this part of the job.  That someone can charge the company a fee.  He can also work together as a group.  This can also be a retirement part time business for some SilverHairsClub members.

We have to continuously think of work for ourselves, to make some money and to keep our fingers nimble and our brains vibrating.

What do you think?  Can this work? and how can we do this business for retirees.
We will get to know more working people, and perhaps get leads and tips.  There are hundreds of companies out there with similar issues.

You know I love ideas, and you too can be a part of it.

Terence Seah

 

 

Dear members,

SilverHairsClub hopes that Singapore seniors can have a Club which is easy to join, and that the Club continues to run without any subscription fee.  This has been made possible because there are some members who have the same objective in organising activities as the Club.  We have tried for years to ask our members to organise an activity for members, at least once in the lifetime membership.  However, I must say the effort has not been successful, if not a failure.

Event organisers (EOs) and Event coordinators (ECs) as well as assistants put in a lot of time, expense and energy when organising activities for members.  The situation can turn bad as there are some members who loves to complain and criticise the organisers behind the curtain.  The EOs put in a lot of effort, time and money, and they pay the same amount as fellow participants.  They do not get to enjoy the activity but instead have to run around to make sure the activity runs smoothly.  Such situations are very discouraging, and do not encourage EOs and ECs to come forward.

 

We will have a slight change.  All EOs who organises events and activities for members pay the same as other members.  Whatever is balance will now be left to the discretion of the EO. The EO has to make sure that his budget is correct and understands the risks of additional costs.  So, for the EOs, you set the price for the event.  If you set too high, few will attend.  If you set too low, the attendance may be too good. If the EO wishes to have a dinner for his committee, it is his decision.  Unfortunately, if there is a loss, the EO has to bear the loss. Participating members decide individually if they would like to attend the event, at the price set by the EO.

ECs, please use your discretion as the Club leaves you to make any price decisions.

I hope this will encourage EOs and ECs to come forward, as we too do not want you to have losses, after running around and doing all the work.

 

Terence Seah

 

SilverHairsClub is meant for you. and we like to organise activities for members, so that everybody can find friends and own interest group.

I love organising activities for members. But very often i am away on work. i like to form a permanent team to work with me on these activities, maybe for a year. The work will involve meeting members, registration work, payment, managing the venue and encouraging members to join the events. It will also let you meet more people.

If you like to join the team, please email me. you can have a choice of tasks. Take this opportunity to engage our membership and get to know more people.

This email is addressed to all fellow SilverHairsClub members via email.  If you have not received this, please check your email address and whether you have a password to enter SilverHairsClub.com

Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub.com

How can members mix around at a buffet restaurant?

It’s always a battle.  When we gather together, we all love to plong ourselves on a chair. Then, we don’t move for the next 2-3 hours.  And then members complain we should move around because we are not mixing around.  Then, we have introductions, games, and members feel they have no time to network.

I like an “All standing gathering” with a drink on the left hand and some snacks on serving tables. We keep our right hand for shaking hands. But then, we complain the legs are just not that strong. “Why no chairs?”

At Hans restaurant, some tables are long, and we don’t know who to talk with, on the right or on the left.  Some tables are small, and we squeeze and again, we don’t move.

What about a buffet restaurant?  If we go for a buffet lunch or dinner, and we sit down in tables of four, how are we going to mix and network.  At the end of the gathering, we go home knowing 3 persons, and not knowing the others.  What can we do?

SilverHairs love to make friends.  Don’t have to go into the why’s. How do we mix and network at monthly gatherings and still get to know a good number of other members?

There is always a spread of food on the serving table.  Nowadays, the restaurants serve ah la cart buffet or order as you like.  And, each of us get our own plates, bowl and fork and spoon.  Can we move ourselves, say every 30 mins?  The EO can “ting a glass” and time to move.  Those who don’t want to move can sit still; others can move.  We do it 3 times, and in 2 hours, we get to meet a new set of friends.

What do you think?  Do you have ideas?

Terence Seah

 

Please do not copy  and paste from the internet.

Cancer is  painful and dreaded sickness. Many of us know of a friend or a relative who had suffered from cancer, undergoing treatment or has passed away bcause of cancer. Be it cancer of the lungs, colon, postrate, nose, skin, or smach, the sickness is dreaded and feared.  If treatment is treated early, the cances of a cure is high; if detected late, it’s along process of treatment, and a stress to the care-giver. It is also expensive.

What have you experienced, seen or done when you knopw of someone who has cancer. Which hospital did you go? What were your medication? Which foreign country did the person go to for treatment? What herbs or plants were tried? How much was spend? What kind of government support was available?

Share your experience so that others can learn from you. We are all getting old. Your sharing can be useful information to  other members.

Please do not copy from the net. write your experience.

Terence Seah

We had a number of Business Round Table meetings, organised by Jeffrey Lim and assisted by Susan Chan.  These gatherings were usually round table dinners, and provided the opportunity for participants to network, understand each others business and sharing potential opportunities.

The objective is to provide members with opportunities to discuss business interests. However, while the dinners provided the settings for getting to know one another, a number of members felt the dinner overshadowed the intended objective.  We thank Jeff and Susan for the work and efforts.  We shall still move on, and see if we can have another format.  Let’s strive to see this event work.

Again, without putting restrictions in place, please share your thoughts on “How SHC can have a regular business meeting?” to cater to members business interests.  Please also register your name here.  I will likely have someone to coordinate this event on a regular basis.

Terence Seah

Some of you may have lost your password.  To get a new password, you can do so by entering your username or email address.

Click here.  https://silverhairsclub.com/wp-login.php?action=lostpassword.

Temporary passwords are no longer available.  If all fails, please re-register.

Terence Seah

Dear SilverHairsClub members,

Since 2005, SilverHairsClub has been running almost without much changes since day 1.  However, I have since become very busy with my work schedule and travel.  As you know, I have been looking for someone to take over the running of SHC.  This has not been forthcoming, and in mid Aug 2013, I have decided to pass the operations and most of the management of SHC to a committee.  The Club invited members to come join the committee, and a few members responded.  As of Aug 2013, the committee was formed.  This decision was taken after a brainstorm meeting on how to set up the SHC committee.  The thinking and planning are all documented and reported in the Club’s forum.

The committee will manage the Club, instead of under a single person, myself.  A committee might be slower in response, but I believe it will be more efficient.  I hope to see more imagination and great creativity in the way, SHC runs.  Our aim is to have between 7 to 9 members in the Committee, under an elected Chairman.  This position of Chairman will be selected by the committee members.  A new Chairman will be decided on 01 Feb 2014.  Currently, we have only 5 committee members, namely Lily Ho, Caroline Gee, Geraldine Ting and Dolly Lim and myself.  While the committee will run the Club, each committee member has a specific role.  The current committee has a tenure of 2 years from mid Aug 2013.

I like to elaborate on the roles.

1.  Geraldine Ting – this role aims to promote and increase website readership and participation of SilverHairsClub.com.  We have a readership counter, at the bottom of the website.  The Club leaves it to her imagination and creativity as to how to increase readership and participation.

Geraldine Ting also takes over the role of media contact.  She will be the sole contact with the media, and this role aims to promote SilverHairsClub to the public and external organisations.

2.  Dolly Lim – this role is to increase our “One member, and one EO activity” target.  I like to make it clear that this role does not require the committee member to organise activities, although she may organise EO activities, as an individual member.  Again, the success of this role is depended on creativity and imagination.  It also depends on the support of all members.  If you have not organised an EO activity before, please speak with Dolly.  The monthly gathering is a strictly EO event.  EO events are strictly for members only. Something might just pop up.

3.  Caroline Gee – this role is to increase and promote EC activities.  Many members have their own hobbies and interests.  If you organise an activity to share with other members and your friends, this is an EC activity.  EC activities are generally left to the imagination and creativity of each individual member.  If you wish, to share with other Singapore Silverhairs, your interests, organise an EC event or speak with Caroline Gee.  EC events allows you to interconnect your non-member friends with your newly found SHC member.  The aim here is to identify and encourage members to share their private interests, eg potlucks, crafts, tea sessions, etc.

Caroline is also the SHC committee secretary.  The Club committee meets once a month.

4.  Lily Ho – this role requires the person to moderate, approve and resolve issues within the content of the SHC forum.  Lily can delete and moderate or change any text in the forum, with special emphasis on the club taboos and other current guidelines.  Lily jagas all spams and illegal entries in the Club.

5.  Terence Seah – the current Chairman.  As agreed at the brainstorm committee meeting, this role will be appointed by the committee members, the next being 1 Feb 2014.  I shall give as much of the decision making processes to the 4 members of the committee.  I shall still continue to manage the PaperClips project, the Men’s night and the Business round table which have yet to kick up.

6.  The 3 other roles to engage non-active members, finance projects and corporate membership are still waiting for someone to hands up. More details later.

So, please welcome the new committee members, support them and speak with them.  They have different ideas on how to manage the club, besides each of them having their own style of speaking and thinking.  Let’s give the committee a chance to work, for the next two years.

If you did not receive this update in your email, chances are your membership has lapsed or your email address no longer valid.  Check your Club profile and change your email address.

Terence Seah

Recently, Yew Kwong suggested that we add a counter to our website SilverHairsClub.com. Personally, I am reluctant to add the counter as it has negative implications too.  That’s why the counter was not added earlier.

In view of his wisdom, I have agreed.  A counter has been added at the bottom of our website.  This was added on the 15 Aug 2013, starting from 0000.

So, let’s try and monitor the counter.  Will be useful to our committee too.  Thank you Yew Kwong.

Terence Seah

Today Sun is probably one of my 15 trips this year to Yangon, the commercial city and former seat of the Myanmese government. I was so tired after a late night on Friday, enjoying the drinks and food, and celebrating Singapore Nation Day at the famous Sedona Hotel. It was kind of nostalgic celebrating our ND, with the dignitaries and ambassors in a foreign country, and listening to Majullah Singapore. And today, I spent the entire Saturday with a friend, enjoying the food delights of Yangon Chinatown. I had a rich tasty bowl of minced duck porridge, a big peech, a durian which is different from that of Thailand, a grilled fish, perfect in everyway, two solid meat bakchangs and two ang gu kuays.

Reflecting on the last two days, I sensed for many of us, the scenes, the food, the people and the old ways, would bring back memories 35-40 years ago.

There are many Singaporeans who have set up home in Myanmar. There is a Singapore Club called SAM, and there is a Singapore kitchen for anyone who is homesick. It’s the home of Singaporeans. Many speak Myanmese, as fluent as I speak Thai.

It daunts on me that Myanmar is the last country to open itself up to the world. Other than N Korea, Myanmar is the place to explore now. Myanmese love Singapore and Singaporeans. Because there are hotels built by Singaporeans, there are Singapore banks and there areSingapore investments. Singapore offers education to Myanmese and many work and study in Singapore.

See how the gals apply a natural powder on their faces, tightening their skins and how pleasant they are. The guys are handsome, if that’s what you are looking at.

A bowl of streetside noodles would cost 50 cts to 1 SGD. Enjoy the taxi without aircon, and for an extra USD1, you get the aircon turned on.   Many famous temples all over the country. If meditation is your like, Myanmar is the place. Off design jade at USD1 per piece.

There are two ways to get to Yangon. Direct from Spore on Jetstar, or from the old Bangkok airport Donmuang. Booked the right time, the air tickets are a great price for now.

Obviously, being an old city, it has cockcroaches, big ones too. No super highways like the KPE, it’s still a very nice old place. Yangon is growing, and before long, it will be like HCMC.

Take this opportunity to see Myanmar The markets are plentiful, plenty of Jade, no need to worry about fake jade.  The girls no longer wears jeans. They wear skirts, just like every young lady in Singapore.  Come speak Mandarin and Teochew.

I plan to go in Sept, but the more suitable date is in Nov. Weather is cool and dryer, so you can bring a jacket. I have also found a 4 star hotel, with a live band, where you can dance the whole night.

So, if you like to join me, please let me know. We will find a way to organise ourselves.

Terence Seah

Confirmed booked and coming:

1. Susan CH Tan and Theresa Jetstar 3K 585 (6 Nov) and 3K 586 (10 Nov).
2. Peri and Ann – Jetstar 3K 585 (6 Nov) and 3K 586 (10 Nov).
3. Terence Seah Out 6 Nov and Back 12 Nov.
4. Eunice Tay and Irene  – Jetstar 3K 585 (6 Nov) and 3K 586 (10 Nov).
5. Eyvonne Chew – airtickets not confirmed.
6. Bobby Bok – airtickets not confirmed.
7. May Woo and Gabriella – airtickets booked?
8. Frisna and Bira – airtickets not confirmed.
9. Lin and Shirleen – airtickets not confirmed.
10. Marg Tian and Bessie Lam – airtickets not confirmed.
11. Peggy and Arthur – artickets not confirmed.
12. Charles Wee – airtickets not confirmed.
13. Ivy Low – airtickets not confirmed.
14. Geraldine – airtickets not confirmed.
15. Jane and Lily – airtickets not confirmed.

The SilverHairsClub was not started as an intended organisation by the original founders.  However, it has progressed itself to be a stable social group, using the internet to gather friends.

There are many ways to start a blog, and making it into a Club.  We use the WordPress application software, host the Club at a major home in Singapore and manage SHC to what it is today.

I intend to show you how this SilverHairsClub is started and taking you through the steps in detail.  This includes buying a name, a space, determining the size, protecting it and making sure it runs every year.

Due to my limited time in Singapore, the course will be for serious members.  Conducted over 3 days during weekends, 4 hours per session.  The workshop will cost no less than $150 per member and $300 per non-member.  This excludes cost of domain names, hosting fees.  Experts will be invited to ensure you get a fully running blog or Club.  Those who wish to learn, without getting a name and hosting, pay only the min $150.  At the end of the couse, you will know what makes SHC ticks and what does it costs to run SHC as a Club.

The course starts in Nov for 3 consecutive weeks.  Those who registers and pays before 31 Aug 2013 gets a 15% discount.  Those who cancel by 31 Oct gets a 80% refund.  No computers provided.

Covers venue, trainers, lunch, tea and training materials.

Interested, please register here.

Terence Seah

Where will you be during National Day?  This time, it looks like we have a long weekend, and many members will be away with friends and families.  Many Singaporeans will also be here, and trying to get a glimpse of the parade, either on TV or try to get a seat infront of the parade.  Others would try to find a place to see the fireworks.

I read in the papers you can get a room at the Trafalgar Hotel for SGD 800 a night.  Still others can find a place at some rooftops facing the marina bay.  I thought the Marina Bay food court with a good frontage, facing the bay, is also good, until somebody told me I have to queue from 3pm.  And, maybe cannot sit too long.

Do you have an office facing the bay? or some secret hideout, not known to many people. Share with us where you will be on National Day night.

Which National Day song do you like? and we will play for you and your friends.

Terence Seah

As my travel schedule gets tighter from the 2nd half of 2013, and as no member has volunteered to run and take over SHC, I have decided that we shall have a committee to manage SilverHairsClub.  I assume that most of the current guidelines and practices will continue to be the same.  But, I shall leave them to the committee and the head of this committee.

The SilverHairsClub.com as a website is owned by SilverHairs Enterprise Pte Ltd.  SHC will have its freedom to organise and manage as it is now.

After the Cabaret night and the Membership drive, I shall call a meeting for members who would like to be in this committee.  Those who wish to offer suggestions and ideas can also come.  However, it is likely the committee will comprise of do’ers.

The date for the meeting is set for Mon 5 Aug Fri 2 Aug 2013  1830 to 2100 hrs. (2.5 hrs). Place will be advised.

For those who are interested to be in the committee or to head the committee, please keep this date in your diary.  Anyone who likes to lead the meeting can also let me know.

Terence Seah

Many members have identified yourself among certain interest groups eg dancing groups, travel groups, mahjong groups, badminton groups, cycling groups, etc.  However, some of you are still finding the groups that match your interests, hobbies and needs.

Your present individual membership does not have the details.  It is also quite labour intensive to help these groups form.  SHC has created a database of hobbies and interests.  If you like you can join the different SHC interest groups.  There is no requirement for you to join if you just wish to keep in touch with the club.

Below our web banner pictures, there is a button “SHC Interest groups”.  Click on it and let us know your interests.

Only members who participate in the SHC Interest groups will be identified with others of similar interests.

Existing members may register first.  New members who join us after the coming Membership drive can join in Aug 2013.

** Latest:  We shall no longer track and group members by interest groups due to lack of interest and participation.  May 2014.

Terence Seah

 

This event is postponed to a later date, not decided yet.

The next membership drive will be our biggest since 2005.  A few hundred thousand people will be attending the Life Matters Expo at Suntec Sat/Sun 26/ & 27 July 2013.  We hope to draw in at least a few thousand new members.

We hope to organise a big “Welcome New Members” event on Sun 25 Aug 2013.  The exact venue has not been identified yet.  This is the planning stage.  If you can help to organise in the event planning, please let me know.  Do let me have your name yet.

Terence Seah

A poll has been conducted.  The feedback as follows:

As a reminder, and to avoid receiving unwanted emails and telephone calls, this forum does not permit email address, telephone numbers and other contact details to be listed.  Club has no control over who sends emails to you and who calls you on the telephone.

For Event Organisers EOs and Event Coordinators ECs, please continue to use this forum to register members who are interested in your activity.

The online fleamart is the only category that allows you to publish your email address.

Should you receive an unwanted email or an unwanted telephone call, please inform the person, or you can leave the complaint here, for others to know.

Terence Seah

As we get closer to end June 2013, my schedules get tighter.  There will be more announcements of members assuming roles in the Club.  One of my focus, and I am sure is the same focus for many EOs and ECs is to balance the sexes in the Club.  Fortunately, we are not short of ideas from members.  Unfortunately, many members are not willing to volunteer to lead their suggestions, and many expect some one else to do the job.

We are all fully aware that SHC has a high percentage of  lady percentage participating in events.  But, the fact is we also have a big number of men registered within the Club, who actively read the Club’s forum but do not come in to join the activities.

Personally, I believe that the Men’s night will be a successful gathering and will attract more men to the Club.  Discussions are obviously different from the SHC monthly gatherings.  Again, unfortunately, we do not have volunteers to help with the administrative work of organising such events.  Well, as I have mentioned last month, I have decided to free this part of the work to a lady.  I had approached her, and she has accepted the role of SHC Men’s night facilator.  I shall still continue to be the EO of this gathering and she will handle all the facilating work of the Men’s night.  Hopefully, if she is happy with the job, she will stay on for one to two years.

She is Gabriella Chua, whom most of you would have known her from her role with the registration and sitting arrangements of the Taipei night. Basically, our objective is to increase participation at the Men’s night and her tasks are:

• Organise, post and handles registration of the monthly SHC Men’s night.
• Maintain the database and participation of all participants.  The database she maintains is confidential, please do not approach her.
• Send out regular reminders to participants.

This may appear an unusual role.  Please give her the encouragement and support.

Terence Seah