Cancelled-Christmas Eve Countdown at Kovan CC-Cancelled

emoticonDear SHCians,

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A BIG APOLOGY!

DUE TO LOW RESPONSE, WE ARE UNABLE TO MEET THE TARGET NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.

AS SUCH, THE CHRISTMAST EVE PARTY WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED.

MY SINCERE APOLOGY TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE MADE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS EVENT AND WHO

SUPPORT THIS PARTY IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.

MAY I RECOMMEND OTHER C.C WHO ARE ALSO ORGANISING A SIMILAR FUNCTION AS WELL.

KINDLY REFER TO THE LINK BELOW:

http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=render&_mode=view&CRMSPortal_1_action=CMFSearchResult&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1&CWT=

Keyword: Christmas Party                On: Activity

WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION !

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If you have enjoyed the dance performances earlier at this month’s gathering, we have more
for you!

Christmas is coming and we are planning a Christmas Eve Party cum dance performances and
many more at Kovan CC. Preliminary details:

EOs   : Danz (with Joy), Susan Chan & partner, Lydia Chin, James Tan
Event : Christmas Eve Party emoticon emoticon
Venue: Kovan CC Multipurpose Hall (aircon) and Tangerine Cafe (alfresco dining)
Time   : 7.00pm onwards
Program : Dance Performances
                Singing Performances
                Sing-along Session
                Social Dancing, and more dancing
                Games/Quizzes/Lucky Draws
                Buffet Dinner

Price   : Estimated S$18 to S$22 pax (don’t have to make payment yet, just register first!)
Closing Date : 8-Nov-2008
Target number : min 100 (Spouse and children > 15yrs are also welcome)emoticon
This is a NON-PROFIT event.

Note: All performance by our very own members. If you would like to contribute any performance
like singing, dancing (partner or group), magic show, impersonation (no copyright infringement),
skit/story-tellimg, musical interlude, etc  ……..  we greatly welcome you.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SPONSORS AND SPONSORS FOR PRIZES TOO!

We hope to garner your support and put up another spectacular gala.

Supporters’ list:

1) Doreen Ng (dancer)
2) Vivien Ler (dancer)
3) Francis R Mangalam (dancer)
4) Thomas Loh
5) Pearlynn Tan (+3)
5) Pearlynn Tan (Catherine Chan)
6) Pearlynn Tan (Cynthia Ong)
7) Pearlynn Tan (Ivy Ong)
8) Mary Lee (Perth) (sponsor)
9) Neo Sock Cheng
10) Susan Chan
11) Danz
12) Joyz
13) Lydia Chin
14) James Tan
15) Christina Chua
16) Catherine Chong (bbcat)
17) Patricia Lim
18) Lilian Lee
19) Maureen Lee
20) David Chan
21) Shirley Wee
22) Grace Ong
23) Cecil Ong
24) Roy Koh
25) Lilian Koh
26) Abel Tan

sincerely,
james

27 thoughts on “Cancelled-Christmas Eve Countdown at Kovan CC-Cancelled”

  2. Thanks…count me in too. There is at least one reason to celebrate, that is, to connect through song, dance and fun!

    Yes, do include line dancing.

    Cheerios!
    Vivien Ler

  3. Dear Doreen, Vivien,
    Your line dance performance at the last gathering were
    indeed well-coordinated and synchonised. I enjoyed it very
    much and feedbacks I received were very encouraging.
    You are certainly welcome back to do another spectacular
    showpiece.

  4. My good friend James,

    Please register me. It would be a pleasure and honour to work with a nice person like you once again

    Francis

  6. Hi James,

    I can sponsor 4 Western Australian-made products (worth $80) as prizes :

    (1) 60ml bottle of pure emu oil
    (2) 60g bottle of emu oil arthritis rub
    (3) 100g APSARA skin rejuvenating cream
    (4) 100g emu oil moisturiser

    If these are ok with you, then I will gift wrap them and hand them to you this weekend in Singapore.

    Mary Lee (from Perth)

  8. Hi Mary #6,

    Welcome back to Singapore.
    We are honor to have you as a sponsor and inviote you to
    join us in the festivities as well on 24/12.

    How do I receive the gifts from you once you arrive in
    Sinapore?

    rgds,
    james

  11. Hello James,

    Thanks for organising this Christmas Eve party. If I am not wrong, this is the 1st SHC Christmas Eve party planned by our members. I want to join in the party leh….oh yeah…. maybe I ask my son to come along and show some tricks & magic…how about that? :)

    Ah Nee

  12. AhNee..
    Ya lah, can ask Jason to showoff his skills,im sure he will be just delighted..but tell him to smile hor..don be so serious…its only uncles/aunties watching!hehe

    You all enjoy the party..i shall remember & imagine what’s happening at Kovan while im partying with my family & frens in Bali..hhmmm :)

  15. Hi James!

    Last nite,I met wif Mary(Perth)& others fr SHC @ Bedok corner. She’d passed to me some gifts that I’m supposed to hand it to U during our games. However, since we’re not having any games this wk, so I’ve kept them for U til next wk 9Nov.

    I’d some of my own for yr prizes too.Pls e-mail hosiewcheng@gmail.

    Cheers!

  19. Hi James
    Please register the following:
    1.Roy Koh
    2.Lilian Koh
    3. Abel Tan (He asked me to register on his behalf as he says he has no internet access.)

    Thanks and looking forward to the event.
    Roy

  20. Hi James,
    The names confirmed for the Xmas Eve Party are as follows:
    1. Pearlynn
    2. Catherine Chan
    3. Cynthia Ong
    4. Ivy Ong

    Item sponsored for this event wld probably be passed to you when I attend the SHC monthly mtg next Tuesday, 18th.

    Regards

  23. Dear Pearlynn,

    I’m as disappointed as you are about the cancellation.
    Besides the high cost in staging the low participation, the
    Xmas atmosphere would not be as rowdy without suuficient
    crowd.

    Anyway, there’s plenty of opportunities for such events in
    SHC. Do keep a lookout for their launch in the near future.

    I look forward to meeting you in the near future.
    Merry Christmas.

    james

  24. Hi James #23,

    I like to thank you for initiating this Xmas eve celebration. Sad that this event has to be aborted. Can you share with us the challenges that you have to consider before aborting this event. This way, we can learn from your experience, and consider them for future activities. Many Event Organisers go through different stages when organising activities. What are the walls you face?

    Terence Seah

  25. Hi Terence,

    You brought up a v good question.
    When this party was organised, the min. no was put at 100
    to be cost effective around the $20 region.
    With only 20+ sign up, the cost will increase to around the
    $50 mark taking into account the hi rental cost of $700 and
    food cost of $300 alone.

    With such a hi cost of staging this event, I believe we
    would be better off to join other CC parties which charge
    between $5 – $15, depending on food and program offered.

    The other consideration is that with fewer people, the
    atmosphere would not be as rowdy.

    As one of the EOs pointed out, the lack of response could be
    due to church celebrations, people going overseas, the
    proximity to year-end countdown and time for families during
    this festive day.

    Anyway, the lessons learnt are invaluable and shall be
    carried forward in organising future events.

    Thank you to all who have shown their keen interest.

    james

  26. Hi James #25,

    Good feedback. And, I think numbers are important in major events. Venue rental cost can make or break an event, even before the event gets the go-ahead.

    I am always mindful of venue cost which is a huge fixed costs in any event. Avoid venue cost if possible. We would bear this in mind, when organising monthly gatherings.

    Thinking aloud, we have to reconsider many times, if we are planning another Xmas party, a New Year bash or a Lunar New Year get-together.

    Our SHC Dinner and Dance is planned for March 2009, hopefully during the less busy months.

    Thanks again James. See you for the Mae Hong Son trip.

    Terence Seah

  27. Hi James/Terence,
    Wld like 2 share my thought with respect to this canceled event besides those points already listed.

    1, I personally felt that time lapse btwn Oct mthly gathering and Xmas party is too close and coupled d fact programs seem to be quite identical thus it could a another drawback as some had already attended and seen these performances. Usually 1st time is always a novelty :)

    2, most of us knew how rigid the timing imposed by the CC can be right? Though you did not indicated the end party time but, I think CC would likely stretch beyond 10.30pm for normal day and maybe for Xmas, they will likely to stretch only till 12mn for the countdown. So from 7pm – 12mn, is abt 5hrs time slot. Let’s say dinner takes abt half to 1hr, all sort of performances (be it all in 1 go or at interval basis) is another 1.5 to 2hrs. That barely left with abt only 2hrs to reli let our hairs down and enjoy!!!! Not forgetting that there games and quiz as stated in your agenda.

    3, Multi-purpose hall is reli too big and even if you managed to get the headcount intended, they will likely be scattered around which I felt defeat purpose of interacting among members.

    Last, location of venue also does play a part as Kovan is more on East side of island and eventhough it is quite easily accessible thru’ MRT but it is reli a long journey ride for those taking public transport.

    Nevertheless, I really salute your never give up attitude in trying to get this event up for us.

    Just my couple of cents worth ok!!! Cheers.. Dolly

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