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PANAGA CLUB MANAGEMENT NOTICES
Management Notes
65th Club Annual General Meeting Newsflash 19/3/2010
The 65th Annual General Meeting of the Panaga Club will take place on Tuesday, 27 April 2010 at 19:30 hrs in the Pelangi Room.
All members are invited to attend this meeting.
The business of the meeting will be as follows:
1. To approve the Minutes of the 64th Club AGM held on 28 April 2009.
2. To receive and accept the 2009 Annual Report and Account for the Financial Year ending 31 December 2009.
3. Any business which has been submitted by members in writing to the Club Manager/Secretary.
4. Announcement of members of the 2010 Management Committee.
5. Any other business (from the floor).
Members are invited to put forward any points relevant to the AGM and are advised to submit them to the Club Manager/Secretary not later than 14 April 2010 (in order to save time, it would be appreciated if minor administrative points could be referred to Management Committee for appropriate action at its Monthly Management Committee Meeting).
Swimming Pools Closure - Postponed Newsflash 12/3/2010
Installation of the new Pool Shade has been postponed until further notice and the swimming pools will remain open during the school term break.
Vacant - Social Member Position
The Social Member represents the Sections under the Social Division and attends the monthly Management Committee meetings including Club Annual General Meeting.
If you wish to be nominated or would like to nominate some for the Social Member position effective April 2010, please email to martinsos@brunet.bn or contact Ilda Martin on 8808636.
Panaga Club & KBBC Calendar Event including Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) Newsflash Update 18/3/2010
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| 23 | Tue | AGM - Health & Fitness Division | Annex | 5.00 pm | |
| 24 | Wed | AGM - Social Division | Annex | 7.00 pm | |
| 24 | Wed | AGM - KBBC Cruising (AMENDED DATE) | KBBC Chart Room | 8.00 pm | |
| 25 | Thu | AGM - Jam Factory | Jam Factory | 7.00 pm | |
26-28 |
Fri-Sun | 45th Panaga Amateur Open Golf Championship | Golf Course | 6.00 am | |
30 |
Tue | AGM - KBBC Powerboat & Fishing | F4/11 | 7.00 pm | |
31 |
Wed | AGM - Sports Division | Kenyalang Kafe | 6.30 pm | |
| April | 3 | Sat | Mums & Todds - Easter Party (AMENDED DATE) | Jungle House | 9.30-11 am |
| 4 | Sun | AGM - Golf Division | Pelangi | 1.30 pm | |
| 5 | Mon | AGM - To Welcome Others (TWO) | Annex | 11.30 am | |
| 6 | Tue | AGM - Kuala Belait Boat Club (K.B.B.C.) | KBBC Clubhouse | 7.30 pm | |
| 8 | Thu | To Welcome Others (TWO) - Shopping Trip to Bandar | - | 8.00 am | |
| 8 | Thu | AGM - Performing Arts Division | Annex | 8.00 pm | |
| 9 | Fri | AGM - Auskick | Lot 5149, X3, Simpang 464-7 Jalan Maulana | 7.00 pm | |
| 11 | Sun | PMS - Guitar Concert by Peter Kobel | Main Hall | 5.00 pm | |
| 11 | Sun | AGM - Cricket | Padang | 4.00 pm | |
| 14 | Wed | AGM - Brunei Brits | Annex | 7.30 pm | |
| 19 | Mon | AGM - Yoga | Annex | 8.15 pm | |
| 27 | Tue | Club AGM | Pelangi | 7.30 pm | |
| May | 12-15 | Wed-Sat | TADS - May Play | Main Hall | 7.30 pm |
| 31 | Monday | Public Holiday - Royal Brunei Armed Forces Anniversary | - | - | |
| June | 19 | Sat | Scottish Community - Highland Games | Padang | 10.00 am |
| July | 12 | Mon | Public Holiday - Israk Mikraj | - | - |
| 15 | Thu | Public Holiday - His Majesty The Sultan's 64th Birthday | - | - | |
| August | 11 | Wed | Public Holiday - 1st Day of Ramadhan 1431 | - | - |
| 27 | Fri | Public Holiday - Nuzul Al-Quran* | - | - | |
| September | 10 & 13 | Fri & Mon | Public Holiday - Hari Raya Aidil Fitri* | - | - |
| November | 16 | Tue | Public Holiday - Hari Raya Aidil Adha* | - | - |
| December | 7 | Tue | Public Holiday - First Day of Hijrah 1432* | - | - |
| 27 | Mon | Public Holiday - Christmas Day | - | - |
* subject to change
Agenda of the Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.):
a) Approval of 2009 Minutes of Meeting and Section Report
b) Approval of 2009 Financial Report
c) Election of New Committee Members
d) Any Other Business.
If you wish to be nominated or would like to nominate someone for any of the Committee positions, please email to the Focal Point a week before the A.G.M. date.
KBBC Clubhouse or Splash Pool Closure for Private Function
The KBBC Clubhouse is scheduled to close from 6.30 pm onwards for private function on following date(s):
1) Saturday, 3 April 2010
Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted.
Panaga Club Website Information & Newsletter Update
- Please view Panaga Club website for more information at: http://www.panagaclub.com.
- Please send to newsletter@panagaclub.com for any updates on newsletter.
Complaints/Suggestion
New Members
| NEW MEMBER | DEPT | SPOUSE | CHILDREN | DOB |
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Resigned Members
RESIGNED MEMBER |
DEPT/COY |
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Panaga Club Catering
Panaga Club Catering - Buffet Lunch
"Truly Asian" Buffet Lunch for the month of March 2010.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm in Kenyalang Kafe.
Eat as much as you can.......
Outpost Information Update 4/1/2010
Outpost Brunei is one of over 60 Information Network Centres in various Shell locations around the world, which are all linked to the Global Outpost Expatriate Network. Our main objective is to provide 'useful' information for employees and families planning a move to Brunei with the Shell Group of Companies.
The Outpost Office opening hours:
Monday 9-11 am
Tuesday 9 - 11 am
Wednesday (for newcomer ’s group coffee and chats morning) 9-11 am
Thursday 9-11 am.
All newcomers welcome to join us on Wednesday mornings from 9-11 am.
During office hours please telephone 3374217 or email the office at outpostbrunei@shell.com, any emergency queries can be directed to cool.stuart@live.co.uk or mobile 8978329 and outside office hours, the emergency contacts are:
Admin : 8735745 / Travel : 8735744 / Immigration : 8735746.
Our local office is at F 5/12 A and B, Panaga (the blue house opposite the club roundabout) – pop in for a look around and a coffee!
CULTURE
Arts & Craft Section
Arts & Crafts Regular Schedule of Activities Update 9/3/2010
| Mondays | 8:30 am until 10:30 am – Dressmaking course Contact: Mandy Harris, mandy_j_harris@hotmail.com |
| Tuesdays | 8 am until 12 noon – Scrapbooking and Cardmaking Basic supplies are available for purchase by chit Contact: Roos Moes 333 3818 10 am until 12 noon – Sit & Stitch – needlecrafts of all kinds!!! Bring your own project and chat, sew and inspire each other Contact: Barbara Armstrong, 3333795 1.30 pm until 3.30 pm – Sit & Stitch in the afternoon Contact: Anne Maundrell 334 2324 |
| Thursdays | 9.30 am – 11.30 am Painters of all levels are invited to join Robbie on Thursday morning Bring any gear you may have, a few ideas and lots of enthusiasm Contact: Robbie Christiansen, 877 0092 |
| Fridays | 8:30 am until 10:30 am – Dressmaking course Contact: Mandy Harris, mandy_j_harris@hotmail.com 8 am until 11 am – Painting on Silk (Amended time) All supplies needed are available for purchase by chit Contact: Inge Huizenga, 878 9280
10:00 am until 12 noon – Sit & Stitch – needlecrafts of all kinds!!! Contact: Barbara Armstrong, 3333795 |
We are always looking for enthusiastic members to join our section. Do you have a craft you would like to teach to others or just want to join a friendly group and spend a few hours in the room with the best view in the club, please get in touch with us or walk in to one of our sessions.
Library Section
Panaga Club Library News - March 2010 (Update 19/3/2010)
Library Opening Hours:
In response to member requests, the library will be opened for a trial period during lunch Wednesdays from 11:30 to 1:00 during the months of April and May.
| Monday + Wednesday | 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm |
| Tuesday + Thursday | 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm |
| Friday | 8.00 am - 9.30 am |
| Saturday | 9.30 am - 11.30 am |
Panaga Library Book Club: The next meeting for the book club will be April 29th at 10:00am in the library. We will be reviewing the book “Figures In Silk” by Vanora Bennett. Set just after the War of the Roses, this historical fiction tells the story of two sisters and their different paths to success. The library will have two copies available for members to checkout. Everyone is encouraged to join us whether you’ve read the book or not. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be served. The book club is open to all members of the Panaga Club.
The book club selection for May is “The Piano Tuner.” It is available now in the library.
The book reviewed last month, “A Fortune-Teller Told Me” by Tiziano Terzani was well received by the members of the club. The title of the book is misleading as the interactions of the author with the fortune-tellers were of little interest to most of the readers. The journeys both physical and psychological of the author were beautifully written. His descriptions of places he visited in southeast Asia and the changes to the culture and landscape over the years were entertaining and thought-provoking.
New in the Library: The average American will consume the equivalent of 21,000 animals over the course of a lifetime. So claims author Jonathan Safran Foer in his latest offering, “Eating Animals.” Normally a successful if unorthodox writer of fiction, Jonathan Safran Foer investigates the harsh realities of commercial and industrialized agriculture as he attempts to make his own decisions about vegetarianism. Although not intended to convert the carnivores, this book will definitely make them think about the journey of their food to the grocery store.
On a lighter note, “The Endless Forest” is the final book of the Wilderness series by Sara Donati. In “The Happiness Project,” Gretchen Rubin writes a compelling tale of the year she spent trying the many different paths to happiness. Also, “Let the Great World Spin,” is a critically praised and award winning novel about 1970s New York by Colum McCann. The next two book club selections, “Figures In Silk” and “The Piano Tuner” have also arrived and can be reserved at the desk.
Monthly Spotlight: In March, the spotlight is on “Gardening.” From novels to how-to guides, come browse the selected variety of DVDs and books that include “Tropical Gardens,” “The Secret Garden,” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.”
Bargain Bookshelf in the Panaga Club Lobby: Take a look at the selection of books available for only $1 each, payable by CHIT. We add new selections each week.
If you have any questions or for more information, email to library@panagaclub.com.
Panaga Natural History Society (P.N.H.S.)
P.N.H.S. Information Update 12/2/2010
PNHS: We are a group interested in nature and committed to the environment.
Our goal is:
- to promote interest in nature and to help those interested to learn more about the natural environment, its flora and fauna, and "nature travel" in Borneo
- to raise the environmental awareness and commitment of the community.
If your interests match ours, join us! Your level of knowledge is no problem, few of us are experts.
To join or be removed from our e-mailing list, or contact us: write to pnhs.brunei@gmail.com
For up to date information on the PNHS events please check our website regularly
http://www.bsp.com.bn/panagaclub/pnhs/ or contact:
Jacqueline Henrot, Chairperson / Peter Engbers, Secretary / Hans Dols, Honorary Chairperson.
GOLF
Golf Section
General Golf Newsflash 24/2/2010
Annual General Meeting 2010/2010
PGC Annual General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Sunday 4th April 2010 at Approx. 13.30 after the Annual Captain’s Trophy Golf Tournament in the Pelangi Room.
Notice of any motion, resolution or amendments should be given in writing to the Honorary Secretary not later than 17th March 2010, signed by the proposer and seconder.
Nomination forms for the Committee Member posts (as per listed below) for 2010 – 2011 can be collected from Panaga Golf Club Admin during normal working hours and should the Honorary Secretary not later than 24th March 2010.
Listed below is the Committee Member posts and the 2009/2010 incumbents:
| Honorary Secretary | Simon Billeau |
| Honorary Competition Secretary | Richard Lau |
| Honorary Groundsman | Yong Yin Chong |
| Honorary Membership & Handicap Secretary | Abdullah Nawi |
| House Member | Maurice Wong |
| Friday Member | Gregory Teo |
| Lady Captain | Leslie Leong |
| Lady Member | Yong Poh Lian |
Men's Golf Newsflash 2/3/2010
CALENDAR EVENTS
March:
| Friday, 26th March 2010 To Sunday, 28th March 2010 |