I chanced to come across a cafe with good ambience, good quality bread & confectionery, quiet and good for relax casual conversation. This cafe has a small sitting area. The problem with large group is that not everyone can sit at one table in a large gathering (in any cafe). This will result in many sub-groups formed. To have effective conversation, a small group is desired, possibly 6 pax including me (for this gathering). We have to be mindful these type of outlets (proposed for 19/9) are not suitable for large gathering and long sitting. To be considerate, we will not spend more than 90 minutes in the shop. If longer time is necessary, we can adjourn to the food court upstairs.
Details of the first gathering and sharing are as follows:
Objective: Getting to know each other better through sharing our skills, life experiences, etc.
Place: Within the NEX Mall (Serangoon)
Date: 19-09-2013 (Thursday)
Time: 3PM to 5PM
Menu: Desserts with a cup of coffee/tea cost less than $7.00 or you can just order a drink.
Meeting Place: Serangoon Station (North-East Line) – control room/office.
We will start walking to the cafe at 3.05pm.
Invitation will be sent to the first five confirmed participants.
If this idea of networking is well received, I may consider to have it on a monthly basis, say every 3rd Thursday of each month. Venue can change but the basic awareness of good ambience, reasonable expenditure and healthy food to be the prime consideration. The number of participants possible will depend on the sitting arrangement at the next proposed venue.
Criteria for invitation for the next gathering:
Though invitation is based on first-come first-served, we will hold back the confirmation – on those who have just attended the last month (for the balance 50% number) to allow new members to have a chance to meet new friends – until one week prior to the event date.
hewlee (EC)
Those registered coming:
1) James Tan CL (not coming)
2) Geraldine Ting
3) Susan Chong
4) Barbara Lim
5) Andrew Yeung
6) Noelle Tan
Registration is now closed. Any further request will be put in the waiting list for future gathering (to be announced at a later date).
Hi Hew Lee
I have never had a chance to attend your various activities.
Please register me for this meetup.
Thank you!
James & Geraldine, nice for you two to find time to meet up with us. Thank you. I am trying to promote a simple outing, with good ambience, good & healthy food at reasonable prices and most of all, able to touch base with fellow SHCians.
hewlee
Hi,
I just joined SHC. Would like to meet more people. Please register me.
Tk u.
Susan Chong
Hi Hew Lee
Can you pl include me.
Thank you
Hi Susan and Barbara, welcome to this small gathering. More details will be given to you one week prior to event date. Also acts as a reminder. See you.
hewlee
Hi Hew Lee, I will be there to listen, can? Thanks
Hi Hew Lee,
This is a cool idea indeed, a much better way to get to know each other certainly hope there be more such outings on the way.
Shawn – encouraging to know that there are some of you who like this idea. This idea is unique in that at any one gathering, the max number of people attending is how much one table can accommodate. Also, every gathering will have at least 50% new participants unless we have no more new participants coming forward. This arrangement will prevent sub-group from forming. You will be assured an opportunity in the next planned gathering if you pen your interest here.
Hewlee
Thank you, Hew Lee, for this gathering.
The 6 of us chatted happily with Barbara in the ‘Chairman’ seat. Kekekeee. Yes, with a small group we could talk to each other easily.
It was nice meeting Noelle and I hope to see more of her and you guys, too.
Hi Hew Lee
Geraldine is right, I enjoyed myself at this gathering too, especially when I had the privilege of the ‘Chairman’ seat. I shall look forward to joining such gatherings, in the future, but first I must let others have a chance first. Thank you for coming up with this great idea!
Susan and Noelle, look forward to meeting you again.
Geraldine & Barbara, glad to know you two like a small group gathering. With small group, we have better opportunity to understand each other. We talked about what we are doing, what we wanting to do and where can we find activities that are free of charge.
Hewlee