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T H E P A DA N G
S I N G A P O R E C R I C K E T C L U B M A G A Z I N E
Established 1852
Ava i l ab l e o n w w w. s c c . o r g. s g March / April 2019
CELEBRATING THE
WOMEN OF SCC
The International Women's Day
e
S p ec i a l I s s u
2019
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Singapore Cricket
Club will be held at the Clubhouse on Tuesday, 30 April 2019 at 6.30pm for the purpose of conducting
the following business:
1. To connrm the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 24 April 2018.
2. To receive and, if approved, adopt the Committee’s Report and Audited Accounts for the
year ended 31 December 2018.
3. To elect a President, Deputy President, Chairman of Games Control Board, Finance
Member and eight other Members of the Committee.
4. To elect Auditors and approve remuneration.
5. To transact any other business brought forward in accordance with the Rules of the Club.
The Notice of Annual General Meeting will be dispatched to the Members of the Singapore Cricket
Club in accordance with the provisions of Club Rule 57(a).
Nominations for election to the Committee must be completed on the prescribed form (in accordance with
Rule 35) and must be received by the General Manager/Secretary no later than 5.00pm on Tuesday,
23 April 2019.
Registration of Members will commence at 6.00pm on Tuesday, 30 April 2019.
Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting will be made available to Members upon request by post
and/or be available to attending Members at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 30 April 2019.
General Committee 2019
PRESIDENT DEPUTY PRESIDENT Contents
Mr. Sher Baljit Singh Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla
sherbaljit.singh@scc.org.sg zoher.motiwalla@scc.org.sg CLUB NEWS
FINANCE MEMBER CHAIRMAN GAMES CONTROL BOARD President’s Message 3
Mr. Hamish A. Christie Mr. Matthew C. Streeton New Members Election Night: January 4
hamish.christie@scc.org.sg matthew.streeton@scc.org.sg New Members Election Night: February 6
General Club News 8
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Did You Know? 8
Mr. George V. Abraham Mr. Martin Goerojo UK Foreign Minister Visit 9
george.abraham@scc.org.sg martin.goerojo@scc.org.sg Top Sports Club Award 9
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor Mrs. Margaret Cunico New Carvery Launch 10
anwar.gaffoor@scc.org.sg margaret.cunico@scc.org.sg Townhall – Staff Recognition 11 — 12
Mr. Ananda Kumar Mr. Lim Khoon Reciprocal Club: The Oriental Club 13
ananda.kumar@scc.org.sg lim.khoon@scc.org.sg
Mr. Paul Lawlass Ms. Fathima Mohietheen DINING HIGHLIGHTS 15 — 18
paul.lawlass@scc.org.sg fathima@scc.org.sg
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 19
Subcommittee Members FEATURE: WOMEN OF SCC 20 — 24
GAMES CONTROL BOARD FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton (Chairman) Mr. Paul Lawlass (Chairman) UPCOMING EVENTS 25 — 28
Mr. Zoher Motiwalla Mr. Hamish A. Christie SCC Night Race 2019: 34 — 35
Ms. Mohietheen Fathima Mrs. Tracy Jones Hospitality Suites Closed Tender
Mr. Tony Fisher Mrs. Margaret Cunico Easter Party 36
Mr. Victor Yeong Mrs. Ravina Bhojwani
Ms. Patricia Jasudasen Mr. Rangachari Raghavan
RECENT EVENTS 29 — 33
Mr. Hugh Darwell Mrs. Nalini Willetts
Ms. Genevieve Chase Ms. Fathima Mohietheen
Mr. Chionh Chye Hion Mr. Gilbert Ng SPORTS NEWS
Mr. Intekhab Khan First Aid Course 37
Mr. Christian Huang SOCIAL Sports Camp 38 — 39
Ms. Nanthini Visvalingam Mr. Anwar Gaffoor (Chairman) Save the date: Rugby 7s 2019 40
Mr. Sam Sharpe Mr. George Abraham Intersection Events 40
Mr. Jonathan Knapp Mr. Vikram Raman
Mr. Sarat Chandra Ms. Soma Devi SPORTS
Mr. Soenke Langhoff Balut 41
ESTABLISHMENT Billiards 42
FINANCE Mr. Ananda Kumar (Chairman) Bowls 43
Mr. Hamish A. Christie (Chairman) Mr. Harpal Singh Bridge 44
Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla Mr. Trevor Larbey
Cricket 45
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton Mr. Preeti Dubey
Darts 46
Mr. Rangachari Raghavan Mr. Rajan Menon
Golf 47
Mr. Jon Robinson Hockey 48
PROPERTY
Mr. Nigel Stead Netball 49
Mr. Trevor Larbey Mr. George Abraham (Chairman)
Mr. Andrew Moore Tennis 50
Mr. Jonathan Leow
Mr. Retna Sabapathy
RULES AND MEMBERSHIP Mr. Ong Chin Leong Easter Sunday
Mr. N. Thangavelu
Mr. Martin Goerojo (Chairman)
Ms. Cynthia Robless @ SCC
Mr. Lim Khoon
Mr. Jeyan Nadarajah
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor MARCOM SCC Night Race 2019
Mr. Moiz Sithawalla
Mrs. Margaret Cunico (Chairlady)
Ms. Fathima Mohietheen
ExclusiveVIP
SPECIAL PROJECT – R&M / LEGAL Mr. David Blaxtan Hospitality Suites
Mr. Lim Khoon (Chairman) Ms. Monica Alsagoff
Ms. Daisy Irani
Closed Tender
SPECIAL PROJECT – SOCIAL Ms. Anjali Anderson 36 34
Ms. Fathima Mohietheen (Chairlady) Mr. Tushar Doshi
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PRESIDENT ’S
MESSAGE
The last few months have been among the best for the Club This will be closely followed by the SCC International Soccer7s
in terms of F&B revenue and covers. The GC is thankful to the tournament happening from 23 – 24 March. New this edition is
Members for their increased patronage of the Club. The full year’s a Corporate tournament as well as the return of popular fringe
accounts have just been audited and I assure the Members the activities such as Sunday Sunrise Yoga and a Soccer Carnival for
Club is in very good financial health. families and friends to also get involved. The Intersection Mixed
Soccer Tournament, which enjoyed an exciting start last year, will
2019 has gotten off on a good start for us. The SCC Family came also be back by popular demand and take place on the afternoon
together to celebrate Chinese New year on 15 February; our of 24 March (Sunday), followed by a buffet and beer (to cool
acrobatic lions put on an exciting lion dance pole performance down, of course) in the evening.
as they’ve always done, and in addition to a bountiful buffet
spread, Members enjoyed themselves at palm reading, rainbow We’ve also got other Intersection Tournaments lined up for
calligraphy and traditional candy stations, gasped in amazement the month of March alone: the Giles Roche Bowls Intersection
at the intriguing magical mask-changing show, and grooved to Tournament will be held on 16 March, while the inaugural
the smooth tunes of our live band. Intersection Balut Tournament will take place on 30 March.
These are great opportunities for Members to get to know one
Singapore Cricket Club was also honoured to have been invited another beyond their Sections and widen their social circles, and
to participate in the Chingay 2019 parade. Our contingent - I encourage you to get involved, form your teams and play! If you
consisting of Members, family, friends and staff – did the Club can’t play, don’t let that stop you from coming along to cheer the
proud as they marched along, and showcased some of our teams on.
sports. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Halimah
Yacob – who were the GOHs at the Chingay shows on 15 and 16 Tender documents for our exclusive VIP Hospitality Suites for the
February respectively – met our contingent and expressed their SCC Night Race 2019 (20 – 22 September) will be available from
appreciation towards our support and community engagement. 25 March to 26 April. This year, we are introducing a new suite
box in addition to our Gold Box and Victoria Suite; the Padang
We have a very busy two months ahead of us in March and April, Box located on the first level is another great venue for you to
and I hope you will come participate and join us! entertain as many as 30 associates and guests. More information
is available in this issue.
As you would have noticed from the front cover of the magazine,
this issue is an extension of the Club’s commemoration of With this being the Singapore Bicentennial year, the Club will
International Women’s Day; in addition to a luxurious dinner on be celebrating in its own way with a series of specially themed
6 March 2019, we have invited SCC Member and AWARE co-founder events, beginning with a heritage walking tour on 30 March.
Zaibun Siraj to deliver a keynote presentation that evening There are limited places, so make sure you book your place early.
exploring some of the pressing issues women face today and how Look out for the other bicentennial activities we have planned for
these can be addressed. This issue also celebrates the strong and you throughout the year, and I hope you will come participate,
talented women of SCC, with a special editorial featuring six of get to know other Members and enjoy yourself!
them and their thoughts on current women affairs.
See you at the Club!
Our first major tournament for 2019, the SCC International
Hockey6s tournament (2 – 3 March), celebrates its 25th anniversary
this year and welcomes 65 teams – most of them from overseas – Sher Baljit Singh
to our famed Padang field. President, Singapore Cricket Club
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 3
CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night
14 January 2019
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
Mr. Vira Chand Bothra, Mr. Anwarul Haque, Mr. Sanjiv Batra,
Mr. Raj Kumar, GC Member Mr. Paul Lawlass,
GC Member Mrs. Margaret Cunico, Ms. Nicci Meek
Mr. Amit Agrawal Mr. Sanjiv Batra
Mr. James
Mr. Mike B Castel
Alexander Cox
GC Member Ms. Fathima Mohietheen, Mr. Soenke Langhoff,
Mr. Philip Mckechnie, Dr. David Denison, Prof. Maria De Iorio,
Mr. Hayden Kwan
Mr. Kshitij
Mr. Kenneth Koh
Jhunjhunwala
Mr. L T Lien Mr. Prem Pavan
Mr. Rishi Dhanuka, Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla,
Mr. Prem Pavan
Term Member
1. Mrs. Carol Chen
2. Prof. Maria De Iorio
3. Ms. Nicci Meek
4. Mrs. Mel Tyndale-Biscoe
Sports Member
1. Mrs. Rebekah Anderson
2. Mr. Hayden Kwan
3. Mr. Kiyoto Kosehira
4. Mr. Philip Mckechnie
5. Mr. Jese Medina-Suarez
6. Mr. Robert Simons Mr. Samuel Richard Sharpe, Chairman of Games Control Board
7. Mr. Andy Wheble Mr. Matthew C. Streeton, Mr. James Alexander Cox,
8. Mr. Alistair Watkins Mr. Andy Wheble, Mr. Alistair Watkins, Mr. Michael Anderson,
Mrs. Rebekah Anderson, Mr. Kiyoto Kosehira
4 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019
CLUB NEWS
Mr. Raj Kumar, Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mr. Kiyoto Kosehira, Mr. Alistair Watkins, Mr. Andy Wheble,
Mr. Sanjiv Batra, GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor, Chairman of Games Control Board Mr. Matthew C. Streeton,
HE Mr. Carlos Vasquez, Mrs. Ilana Simons, Mr. Robert Simons Mr. Samuel Richard Sharpe
GC Member Mrs. Margaret Cunico, Mr. Kshitij Jhunjhunwala, Mr. Amit Agrawal, Ms. Niyati Seth, Mr. Raj Kumar,
Mr. L T Lien Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla
Mr. Soenke Langhoff, Ms. Nicci Meek, Mr. Dominic O’Shea,
GC Member Mr. Paul Lawlass, Mr. Mike B Castel, Mr. Raji Ramason
GC Member Mr. Lim Khoon, Mr. Kenneth Koh, Mrs. Carol Chen
HE Mr. Carlos Vasquez, Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla,
Mrs. Mel Tyndale-Biscoe, Mr. Oliver Palmer, GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor, Mr. L T Lien, Ms. Chong Wei Wen
Mr. Simon Tyndale-Biscoe
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 5
CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night
11 February 2019
Corporate Nominee
General Manager / Secretary Mr. Sean Boyle, BEM,
Mr. Jerry W Wallis Dr. William Hwang, GC Member Mr. Lim Khoon, Mr. Patrick Staples
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
Mr. Nikhil Balchandani Dr. William Hwang
Ms. Shavani Jhaveri, Mr. Samir Khadepaun,
GC Member Mr. George V Abraham
Mr. Charles Loh Mr. Willem H Schuurman
Mr. Gurmeet Singh Mr. Kristian Vandermeer
GC Member Mr. Martin Goerojo, Mrs. Abi Rhodes,
Mr. Stephen Rhodes, Mr. Matt Bird
Mr. Shrinivas Padmanabhan
Term Members Sports Members
1. Mr. Yasuki Iwai 1. Mr. Sidney Kumar
2. Mrs. Abi Rhodes
2. Mr. Samir Khadepaun
3. Mr. Shaun McLagan Special Recognition
(50 Years of Membership)
4. Mr. Patrick Staples 1. Mr. George V Abraham Mr. James Beedle, GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor,
5. Dr. Bernard Terrill 2. Mr. S Chandra Das Mr. Shaun McLagan
6 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019
CLUB NEWS
Mr. Jerry W Wallis, President Mr. Sher Baljit Singh, Mr. Pushkar Jamnerkar, Mr. Shrinivas Padmanabhan,
Mr. Gurmeet Singh GC Member Mr. Martin Goerojo
Chairman, Games Control Board Mr. Matthew C. Streeton,
Mrs. Susan Murray, Col. Jamie Murray,
Dr. Bernard Terrill, Mr. Raj Kumar, Mr. Jerry W Wallis,
Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mr. Sidney Kumar
GC Member Mr. George V Abraham
Mr. James Beedle, Mr. S Chandra Das,
Mr. Yasuki Iwai, GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor, Mrs. Yuko Iwai
GC Member Mr. Ananda Kumar, Mr. Shaun McLagan
Dr. Bernard Terrill, Mr. Raj Kumar,
GC Member Mr. George V Abraham, Mr. Nikhil Balchandani
GC Member Mr. Martin Goerojo, Mr. Abu Ahmed Omar
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 7
CLUB NEWS
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1938 was an important year for the Club.
It was the year that the Club first made the unanimous decision to accept women
for Associate membership although no voting powers were given till the 1980s.
Once quoted by the press to be “Singapore’s most famous male sanctum”, SCC
might have possibly been the first club in Singapore to take the step forward.
Female Members made their mark at the opening function in 1938 with a novelty
cricket match between their own eleven and a male Club eleven. Within a year, 22
associate female Members were elected to the Club.
1938 was also the year that the Clubhouse had a major facelift for its premises, to
provide Members a more comfortable and prestigious setting.
The Men’s Bar, which was previously located at the current Oval Restaurant, was
known for its strict rule of permitting only male Members.
This was a popular place for male
Members to recline after a good
game or socialize over a few pints
of beers.
In the event that a wife or
girlfriend entered the Men’s Bar
in search of their partner, by the
rule of thumb, the male Member would have to buy a drink for everyone in the bar, all done in
good nature, of course.
Fast forward to today, after its relocation to the basement where it is still named the Men’s Bar
for the sake of legacy, the Club lifted that rule and it is now a welcome venue for all Members.
OBITUARIES
The Club records, with deep regret,
the passing of our Members.
Our sincere condolences go out
to the families of the departed.
CLUB
OPERATING HOURS
Mr Mogens C.E. Andersen Dr Geoffrey Chiam Heng Khim
ON MONDAY, 25 MARCH 2019
In view of the Annual Staff Dinner and Dance,
the Club will close from 4pm onwards on
In view of the Annual Staff Dinner and Dance,
Monday, 25 March 2019.
the Club will close from 4pm onwards
on Monday, 25 March 2019.
Normal operations will resume on
Tuesday, 26 March 2019.
Normal operations will resume
Mr Ho Hock Cheng Mrs Pathmavali Knight Mr Lim Kwan Ming Keith We apologise for any26
inconvenience
on Tuesday, March 2019. caused.
8 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019CLUB NEWS
UK Secretary of State for
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Visits SCC!
SCC was proud to welcome the UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt to our Clubhouse on 4 January 2019.
SCC voted the TOP Sports Club in Singapore!
Thank you for voting us the Favourite Sports Club in the Expat Living Singapore Readers’ Choice Awards 2019!
This recognition will spur us on to serve our Members even better.
We look forward to your support as we continue to improve our facilities and services
and organize even more events and activities for you this year!
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 9CLUB NEWS
Main Lounge Gets a
New Carvery Station!
Following the recent refurbishments made to the
Main Lounge earlier this year, the Club recently
presented a new carvery station that offers a wider
and more hearty buffet spread for Members to enjoy.
What’s New?
• More roasted meat options
• Hot food items
• Fresh Gourmet Salads and Salad Dressings
• Hearty bread selection
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CARVERY
BUFFET LUNCH MENU
12pm – 2.30pm
Pick of Plenty!
Succulent Juicy Meats • Fresh Gourmet Salads • Warm Hearty Breads
CARVERY $17.90
Includes salad bar, coffee or tea with DAILY SPECIALS
cheese & crackers / ice cream
Your choice of:
MON TUE WED THU FRI
• One Roast Meat
Either Beef or Daily Special Meat Beef Beef Beef Beef Beef
~ or ~ ~ or ~ ~ or ~ ~ or ~ ~ or ~
• Half & Half Combo Pork Leg of
Half portion Beef and half portion Daily Special Meat Chicken Duck Salmon
Belly Lamb
SALAD & SOUP only $11.90 Carvery Lunch is not available on weekends and public holidays.
10 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019CLUB NEWS
Staff Townhall, 17 January
General Manager Sean Boyle, BEM, addressed the staff at the Town Hall session and the following were lauded for
their service:
Staff Promotion
Staff Promoted to Staff Promoted to
Teo Poh Hoon Senior Accounts Executive Eunicia Tan You Min Sports Admin Executive
Tan Shao Beng Jason Senior Accounts Executive Au Yong Chee Kheng Sous Chef
Outstanding Employees Recognition Awards
3 staff members were recognized and rewarded for their outstanding achievements:
Teo Poh Hoon, Senior Accounts Executive Ibrahim Bin Hassim, Bejay Villafuerte Ponce, F&B Supervisor,
(Accounts Payable) Maintenance Technician Oval Restaurant
Staff Christmas Decorations Contest
The F&B outlets and departments participated in a friendly competition for the best Christmas decoration set-up in
November 2018.
SCC congratulates the following teams for their creative efforts:
Winner:
The Deli
1st Runner Up – The Oval & Verandah Restaurant 2nd Runner Up – Property & Housekeeping Department
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 11CLUB NEWS
Staff Commendation
The following staff members were commended for their outstanding service:
The Padang F&B Deli
Albert Bugarin Calangian – Assistant Restaurant Manager Jerlyn Ramos Olivia – F&B Supervisor
David Low – Restaurant Manager
Jacob Geng Shengbo – Captain Stumps Bar
Kesavadass P. Chandran – Banquet Operations Supervisor Ang Kok Leong – Captain
Marco Chai Nyin Yoong – Senior Captain Fong Pau Loong Robin – Bartender
Noraini Binti Tukijo – Captain Lee Boon Kean Kenn – Management Trainee
Owen Tean Chien Wen – Senior Captain Marimuthu A/L Vikenasenan – Senior Bar Captain
Rafi’ah Binte Radin Jamil – Waitress Muhammad Razi Bin Ramli – Senior Bar captain
Sofiah Binte Mohd Zailani – Casual Worker Siti Shakilah Binte Ahmad – Casual Worker
Tan Kwang Meng George – Casual Worker Uthayarasu Rajendran – Senior Waiter
The Victoria Room Member Services Desk
Leong Weng Chun – Senior Captain Rosnah Binte Omar – Member Services Assistant
Xiaxue – Captain
Membership Department
The Main Lounge Jeny – Senior Membership Executive
Cadelina Mary Jane Padaloy – Bar Manager
George Alexander – Captain Jackpot
Ganesen A/L Suppayah – Bar Captain Fatimah Binte Sanwan – Jackpot Cashier
Yap Sin Wai Stephy – Senior Waitress
Operations
The Oval Becky Xu Liyun – Assistant Banquet and Events Manager
Perreras Jennifer Trinidad – F&B Supervisor
Sports and Recreation
Rumaizi Adha Bin Moktar – Captain
Janet Ng Lee Chin – Head of Sports & Recreation
Shahidah Binte Slamat – Casual Worker
Thipa D/O S Mogan – Senior Sports Executive
January Birthday Celebration for Staff
12 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019CLUB NEWS
Reciprocal Club Review: The Oriental Club, London, UK.
The Happy Traveller
In my 20 years in the Singapore Cricket Club, I have always been happy and
satisfied with the facilities provided by the Club, but there is one thing I never got
around to make use of and that was the reciprocal rights provided throughout
many clubs in the world, which the SCC staff and management are in constant
pursuit of upgrading to provide us, the members, with a friendly and “home
away from home” feel.
This changed back in August of 2018, when I went to London for a couple of visits
split over two weeks. London of course being the metropole it is, is famous for
many great things as well as for its sky-high hotel prices. A friendly advice from
a friend and colleague as well as a glance through our website revealed that in
the heart of London, and only a 5-minute walk from my office, The Oriental Club
is located, where they provide comfortable rooms which can be used by visiting
reciprocal club members.
The process of booking my room was simpler than simple. A quick email to their
booking / reservations desk at The Oriental Club was responded to immediately,
outlining the availability and price which I must point out was very favourable, Bar Captain Mr. Dalibor and his colleague Ms. Elena
considering its location just opposite Bond Street Station (Oxford Street). All
they needed was my credit card details along with a LOI (Letter of Introduction)
from SCC to secure the booking.
I was quite excited to check in, and upon my arrival a late Sunday night in August,
I was greeted at the front desk by a very polite and accommodating staff member
of the club. The club and its facilities are right up the alley of the SCC, so already
there the home-away-from-home feel started to make its impact. Much to my
delight, I found the room to be of good standard, with its en-suite bathroom and
all the amenities of a normal hotel room.
Throughout my stay, I had the pleasure of enjoying scrumptious breakfasts in the
club’s restaurant, enjoying the warm August evenings in the beautiful courtyard,
while hosting colleagues / clients in the Bar, where Mr. Dali, the friendly bar
captain was in full control. Fine selections of wine and drinks were on offer, and
again at very favourable prices, while the level of service was top-notch. And if
that was not enough, the bar counter served Curry with Basmati rice that hit the
spot so well, that I actually thought I could have been sitting at the SCC terrace.
All in all, it was a marvellous experience that I would suggest SCC Members to
go and experience for themselves going forward. It was so enjoyable that I have
booked myself in once again for my next upcoming trip to London.
Yours Truly
Oliver E. Andersen
– A new fan of the reciprocal club system on offer.
The Oriental Club
Address: Stratford House, Stratford Place, London W1C 1ES.
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7629 5126
For more information about SCC’s Reciprocal Clubs, please approach Member Services Desk.
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 13FOOD & BEVERAGE
Celebrate the Administrative
Professionals’ Week at SCC!
Monday to Friday, 15 – 26 April 2019
12pm to 3pm* r the
The Padang Restaurant e e G ifts fo sionals!
• Fr tive Profes
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4 Course Set Lunch Menu Admin win a
S t and to voucher* nch!
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$58 per person 0 0 S CC F& pecial set
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SOUP w and
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(*term
Crab Mulligatawny
Salmon roe, crabmeat, apple, tomato jelly, corn
Or
(v) Pumpkin Coconut
Crispy cauliflower, coriander dust, quinoa, lemon grass essence
STARTER
Smoked Trout
Crème fraiche, brioche crisps, dill, beetroot, bottarga dust
Or
(v) Burrata
Persimmon, pine nuts, raspberry crisp, beetroot
MAIN COURSE
Miso Cod
Sushi rice ball, pickled daikon, goma espuma, dashi broth
Or
Wagyu Beef Cheek
Truffle mash, fresh pea, parsnip puree
Or
Lamb Rump
Celeriac, blackberries, lamb jus
Or
Duck Breast
Grilled endives, pickled mustard seeds, beetroot puree, duck jus
Or
(v) Gnocchi
Tomato butter, parmesan cheese, olives, basil
DESSERT
Chocolate Mousse
Raspberry crisp, truffle ice cream, crumble, olive oil powder
Or
Black Forest Cheese Cake
Chocolate espuma, cream cheese, berries, raspberry gel, vanilla crumble, herbs
Reservations are based on a first-come-first-served basis.
For reservations or enquiries, please contact the Padang Restaurant at 6338 9271.
*Last order at 2.30pm
14 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019FO O D & B EVERAG E
NEW HOUSE POUR WINES 2019
RED WINES WHITE WINES ROSÉ
Finca El Camino Malbec 2018, Alto Los Romeros Varietal Sauvignon Farnese Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo DOC
Argentina, Mendoza Blanc 2016, “Fantini”, Italy
This wine has lively color with obvious violet Chile, Central Valley Subtle hints of delicate flowers harmonized
hues. On the nose, intense aromas of fruits This wine has a soft yellow color, with slight with fruity notes (pear, mirabelle) rounded
such as plums and cherries are perceived. In green hues. On the nose it is fresh and by almond and acacia honey. Mouth
the mouth, great balance, the wine is round, expressive, characterized by tropical and citrus develops a beautiful freshness with a superb
elegant and soft. fruit notes, such as pineapple and lime. On the finish and long minty fruit.
palate it has a sharp and vibrant acidity, with a
Grape Varieties: 100% Malbec Grape Varieties: Grenache Blanc / Viognier
medium body and long, intense finish.
$45.80 per bottle / $9.80 per glass $58.00 per bottle / $12.80 per glass
Grape Varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
$42.80 per bottle / $9.00 per glass
SPARKLING WINE
McGuigan Private Bin Shiraz 2016, McGuigan Private Bin Chardonnay 2017 Bottega – Prosecco Millesimato Brut,
Australia, South Eastern Australia Australia, South Eastern Australia Italy
This wine features delightful dark cherry and This Chardonnay features a rich, smooth and Straw yellow, clear, with a fine and very
plum aromas integrated with some smoky creamy palate with sweet tropical fruit and persistent perlage. Fruity, flowery, scents
vanilla characters and cinnamon from the oak melon flavors. It is a nicely balanced wine with of Golden apple and exotic fruit. Fragrant,
influence. On the palate, the flavors that are a touch of caramel oak integrated with tropical fresh and well balanced. Fabulous as an
suggested by the nose come to life along with melon and rich stone fruit flavors. The finish aperitif and in cocktails as well as with
some peppery spice. The wine is smooth yet is clean and crispy with a delicate lingering starters, first courses, fish and poultry.
full-bodied. presence.
Grape Varieties: 100% Glera
Grape Varieties: Shiraz Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay $49.00 per bottle / $10.80 per glass
ABV – 13.5% $45.80 per bottle / $9.80 per glass
$45.80 per bottle / $9.80 per glass
ST PATRICK’S
DAY
1 – 17 March 2019
All Outlets
*Except for the Padang Restaurant
FOOD (Available from 12pm to 9.30pm daily) BEVERAGE
IRISH BEEF STEW $16.90 GUINNESS SURGER CAN $11.00
BEEF & GUINNESS PIE $6.50 KILKENNY DRAUGHT $11.00
IRISH SHEPHERD’S PIE $7.50 IRISH MAID COCKTAIL $15.00
GUINNESS BRAISED LAMB SHANK $24.80
(Served with Root Vegetables and Mash Potatoes)
IRISH MEAT PLATTER $19.80
(Guinness Pork Ribs, Irish Pork Sausage, BBQ Chicken
served with Pineapple Salsa and Roasted Herb Potatoes)
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 15FOOD & B EVERAGE
Spirits & Wines
PROMOTION OF THE MONTH
Paul Jaboulet Côtes Du Rhône Parallele Paul Jaboulet Côtes Du Rhône Parallele
45 Rouge Organic 2016, France 45 Blanc Organic 2017, France
Deep and dense color, spices aromas dominate (nutmeg Nice color with green tints. The nose of this beautiful
and pepper) with notes of very ripe and jammy red fruits. organic cuvée is intense and dominated by fruity
The mouth is intensely flavored, smooth and powerful, and floral aromas. On the palate, this wine is round,
the tannins are well incorporated by a generous flesh. generous and presents elegant notes of white fruits
Roasted and smoky notes appear on the finish. (peach) with a particularly long and balanced finish.
Grapes: 55% Grenache Blanc, 35% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre Grapes: 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Marsanne,
$60.00 per bottle / $15.80 per glass 20% Viognier, 10% Bourboulenc
$60.00 per bottle / $15.80 per glass
Boschendal Lanoy 2016, South Africa Boschendal Le Bouquet 2017, South Africa
Dark ruby with a lively pink rim; an attractive burst Tropical pineapple-led fruit and peach with spicy undertones,
of mulberry, blackcurrant, ripe plum and spice and a lingering floral aroma of honeysuckle and frangipani.
aromas that carry through to a smooth juicy entry This medium-sweet wine has a delicate freshness and a
with succulent fruit flavours supported by astute ripe juicy fruit core, embracing characters of peach and apricot
tannins and just discernible spicy oak intrigue. Well with hints of cinnamon and honey. Tantalizing vibrancy and
integrated and smooth with a lingering rich finish of smooth, with a tangerine finish.
dark berry fruit Grape Varieties: Muscat / Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay
Grape Varieties: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot $58.00 per bottle / $14.80 per glass
$58.00 per bottle / $14.80 per glass
SAVE
SAVE OVER
$30.00 $50.00
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Glenfiddich 18YO
$108.00 per bottle $208.00 per bottle
( Usual Price: $138.00 ) (Usual Price: $262.00)
No limit on purchase. Storage of bottles capped at 2 bottles per month, per purchase, due to storage limitations.
F&B Promotions
Mondays Wednesdays
Cocktail Craze Black Mussels Promotion
Enjoy 2 Cocktails* at special prices. Black Mussels with White Wine Sauce $15.80
Snow Ball $12.00 and Garlic Bread
Screwdriver $12.00
Spritzer $16.00 Black Mussels with Saffron Cream Sauce $15.80
Jägerbomb $16.00 and Garlic Bread
Available all day across all outlets. Available from 6pm onwards,
*Applicable to same cocktail only. every Wednesday across all outlets.
Fridays
Spark and Shuck Bundle! The above promotions are not valid during major
Prosecco and Oyster promotion – $70.00 Club events and on the eve of Public Holidays.
Bottega – Prosecco Millesimato Brut Not applicable for banquet and private functions.
Freshly shucked Oysters (A dozen)
( Usual Price $79.00 )
From 6.30pm onwards, while stocks last.
Available at Main Lounge & Stumps.
16 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019FO O D & B EVERAG E
Chef Arfin’s Oval Daily Specials
March/April 2019
S P E C I A L S
Fridays, 6.30pm onwards
The Courtyard
March
1 March
Spicy Mutton Paya Masala Gravy
served with Chapatti and Onion Chilli
Cucumber Lime Salad
$14.80
8 March
Sota Ayam
$8.80 (regular) $10.80 (large)
15 March
Indian Mee Goreng
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
22 March
Lamb Shank Masala SCC Chicken and Egg Curry
served with Saffron Rice and Mango Raita
$16.80
March April
29 March
Kambing Soup Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 March Monday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Chicken Biryani, or Mutton Biryani, or
Oven-roasted Striploin with Braised Duck Leg with Orange Sauce,
Vegetables and Potatoes, or Vegetables and Potatoes, or
April Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup
5 April with Fresh Clams with Fresh Clams
Nasi Goreng ‘Kampong Style’
served with Prawn Crackers and Fried Egg Tuesday 5, 12, 19, 26 March Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April
$10.80 SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or
Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with
12 April Lemon Dill Sauce,
Lemon Dill Sauce,
Plain Thosai Vegetables and Potatoes, or
served with Sambar Gravy and Trio Chutney Vegetables and Potatoes, or
Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney,
$5.80
Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread
Masala Thosai
served with Sambar Gravy and Trio Chutney Wednesday 6, 13, 20, 27 March Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 April
$9.80 SCC Chicken & Egg Curry SCC Chicken & Egg Curry
with Steamed Rice, or with Steamed Rice, or
26 April
Roast Leg of Lamb with Roast Leg of Lamb with
Kambing Soup
Vegetables and Potatoes, or Vegetables and Potatoes, or
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
Fish Biryani Fish Biryani
Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 April
Cake
OF THE MONTH
Thursday 7, 14, 21, 28 March
SCC Chicken Rice, or
Baked Salmon with
SCC Chicken Rice, or
Baked Salmon with
Vegetables and Potatoes, or
$47 Vegetables and Potatoes, or
SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati
per kg SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati
Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Friday 5, 12, 26 April
Friday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or
Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Breaded Pork Loin with Vegetables,
Grilled Chicken Chop Apple Chutney and
with Vegetables and Potatoes, or Cheese Cream Sauce, or
Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry
with Tandoori Roti with Tandoori Roti
Saturday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March Saturday 6, 13, 20, 27 April
SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or
SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or
Chicken Biryani Mutton Biryani
Banana Mousse Cake with Pecan Gianduja Sunday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March Sunday 7, 14, 21, 28 April
Mutton Curry served with Basmati Rice Mutton Curry served with Basmati Rice
Visit The Oval & Verandah or call 6338 9271 Ext: 373 to place a Public Holiday – Only SCC Laksa will be served at
cake order for your special occasion or birthday celebration! The Oval & Verandah for daily Set Lunch on 19 April.
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 17FOOD & BEVERAGE
Dinner Specials
AT THE OVAL & VERANDAH
March
Special
Halibut with Clams and Mussels in Basil Saffron Broth
$26.80
April
Special
Soft Shell Crab with Sweet Olive and
Pickled Cucumber in Black Pepper Sauce
$16.80
March
Special April
Special
Stir fried Slipper Lobster with Black Pepper Sauce
$24.80 Saffron Masala
Salmon Fillet
with Basmati Rice
$26.80
March
Special
Masala Lamb Shank with
Sautéed Spinach
$22.80
April
Special
Chinese Romaine Lettuce
with Salted Black Bean Fish
$16.80
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March
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Every Friday
St. Patrick’s Day Promotion
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4 Quiz Night 5 Wednesday Buzz 6 International 7 Hawker Fare 8 Satay 9 Sunday Brunch 10
Men’s Bar from the Bar Women Day The Courtyard The Courtyard The Padang
8pm onwards Main Lounge The Padang Selected Fridays Every Friday Restaurant
Alternate Restaurant 6.30pm & Saturday Every Sunday
Wednesday 7pm onwards 6.30pm – 10pm 12pm – 3pm
7.30pm onwards
Carvery Lunch 11 12 13 14 Oysters 15 Saturday Buzz 16 St. Patrick’s Day 17
Main Lounge Main Lounge from the Bar
Available Every Friday Main Lounge
on Weekdays 6pm Every Saturday
12pm – 2.30pm 8.15pm onwards
High Tea 18 19 Wednesday Buzz 20 21 22 23 24
The Oval & Verandah from the Bar
and Main Lounge Main Lounge
Available Daily Alternate
3pm – 5pm Wednesday
7.30pm onwards
25 Breakfast 26 27 28 Hawker Fare 29 SCC 30 Sunday 31
The Oval & Verandah The Courtyard Heritage Kids Corner
Available Daily Selected Fridays Tour The Gilmour Room
8am – 10.30am 6.30pm The Victoria Room Every Sunday
2pm – 6pm 12pm – 3pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 Quiz Night 2 Wednesday Buzz 3 4 Chef Arfin’s 5 Saturday Buzz 6 Sunday 7
Men’s Bar from the Bar Specialties from the Bar Kids Corner
8pm onwards Main Lounge 6.30pm Main Lounge The Gilmour Room
Alternate Every Friday Every Saturday Every Sunday
Wednesday 8.15pm onwards 12pm – 3pm
7.30pm onwards
8 9 10 Oysters 11 Hawker Fare 12 Satay 13 14
Main Lounge The Courtyard The Courtyard
Every Friday Selected Fridays Every Friday &
6pm 6.30pm Saturday
6.30pm – 10pm
High Tea 15 16 Wednesday Buzz 17 18 Good Friday 20 Easter Sunday 21
The Oval & Verandah from the Bar 19 Brunch &
and Main Lounge Main Lounge Kids Party
Available Daily Alternate The Padang
3pm – 5pm Wednesday Restaurant
7.30pm onwards Every Sunday
12pm – 3pm
22 23 24 25 Hawker Fare 26 Breakfast 27 Sunday Brunch 28
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Selected Fridays Available Daily Restaurant
6.30pm 8am – 10.30am Every Sunday
12pm – 3pm
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Available
on Weekdays
12pm – 2.30pm
Administrative Professionals’ Week Lunch
The Padang Restaurant
15 – 26 April 2019
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 19FE ATURE
WOMEN
OF SCC!
In celebration of the International Women’s Day in March,
The Padang spoke to six female SCC Members
who are powerhouses in their own right.
Zaibun Siraj
Co-Founder and Past President of the Association
of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)
You have spent much of your life actively involved in civic
society, even at a time when it was considered highly
unconventional for women to speak up. What aspect of
your work particularly resonates with you?
Since the 1980s I have worked to influence the Media to portray
women in a positive manner. The Media, in particular advertising
is very powerful. It shapes people’s attitudes and beliefs and these
in turn influence our behavior. Hence, it is important to create an
awareness of sexism in the Media and to get men, women and
children to reject sexist images. Sexist images and sexist language
suggest derogatory, stereotypical ideas about women’s abilities,
potential or characters. The implication of the message is that women
are weak, inferior, subservient, dependent or subordinate in relation
to men.
It has been most satisfying over the years to see some change do, we cannot protect ourselves. In today’s world, we must develop
in the way women are now portrayed in the Media. I conducted intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and the higher order thinking
research into the topic, organized campaigns like Spot the Sexist Ad skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. We must develop the
Campaign, wrote letters of protest on sexist images that appeared ability to think differently and the courage to propose a different point
in the Media, presented talks and wrote papers. Not only did I enjoy of view. We must stand up for ourselves.
all of this work but I found it stimulating, challenging and satisfying.
If you could have dinner with any woman, living or dead,
What is the most pressing issue for women in 2019? real or fictional, past or present, who would it be and
There is not one but many pressing issues facing women. In 2019, why?
women still face gender equality barriers and prejudice. Domestic I would love to have dinner with Gloria Steinem, the writer, activist,
violence, sexual assaults and sexual harassment continue to plague speaker and feminist organizer. She is courageous and has written
women. Women are still not accorded enough respect. and spoken extensively on women’s issues. Her books include
Take older women, for example. A number suffer from loneliness Revolution from Within; A book of Self-Esteem; Outrageous Acts
and depression. Some face financial problems. There is a growing and Everyday Rebellions; Moving Beyond Words and My Life On
number of younger women with mental health problems. Working the Road. She has also produced documentaries and films about
women today still earn less than men for the same work. They also violence against women in eight countries. Her feminist ideas have
face problems related to childcare. Women have to shoulder the inspired many to bring about change and to improve the lives of
double burden of family and childcare and juggle all aspects of their women.
lives. Generally, it is women who care for their parents and older Gloria Steinem has received many awards for her writing and her
relatives. Work-Life Balance is a critical issue today. We need more activist work and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom,
women in key public positions, in politics, in the armed forces, as the highest civilian honour in 2013 by President Obama.
Chief Executive Officers and on company boards. We need women
everywhere, particularly where decisions are being made. Her experiences, her knowledge and her views on life, on women’s
issues and on society are most valuable and I would love to learn from
her. She has led and still lives a very active, fulfilling life. I admire her
What do you think is the most important thing women too, for her resilience, her personal strength and her ability to change
should do for themselves? her views. She has had personal set-backs in her life but she has
Today, women need to think and ask questions on the many issues triumphed over them and continues to work for the good of society.
confronting women. We cannot afford to stay silent because if we Gloria Steinem is an inspiration and a role model.
20 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019FEATURE
Sara Cheng
Chief Executive Officer
Fuji Xerox Singapore
How do you build a career for yourself in male-dominated
industries?
My first job was a Financial Analyst for Procter & Gamble who is the
leader in the Consumer Product industry and I got into the Hi-tech
industry purely by chance.
But regardless of which industry you are in, career opportunities
are formed by a combination of opportunity, capability and your
performance reputation. When I looked back, I see several turning
points which led to where I am today:
1. Ask for the job you want – when I first moved from Consumer
Products to Hi-tech industry, I was in Finance. I asked to be
considered for sales and then I asked to be in business consulting.
Both times, I was given the opportunities. They would not have
happened had I not asked for them.
2. Know your passion – early in my career I was presented with a
big promotion to become a project manager. I declined because
I preferred to learn and solve customers’ business issues. Soon
after, the business consulting job became available.
3. Find and learn from mentors/coaches – these are the senior
managers in the company whom you respect. Ask 1 or 2 to be
your informal mentors/coaches who can help you navigate the
organization and show you leadership qualities.
4. Build a network both inside and outside of your company – I wish
I had started on this much earlier! Networking does not have
to be pretentious. I am surprised by the number of genuinely
interesting people I have met since I made a real effort on this.
The more senior you go, the more your network will carry you.
Speaking of being in male dominated environments, I love being
different and taking full advantage of it. People listen to and remember
me more and I am always mindful in building my personal brand and
creating the most impact whenever I can.
Why should organizations invest in and nurture women
talent?
Women account for 50% of the world population. “How to improve
gender equality in the workplace?” reached Google’s top 5%
Can Women “Have it ALL”?
searchers around gender equality last year. My question is, why
shouldn’t any organization invest in and nurture female talent? “Have it all” started almost 20 years ago meaning for women to
accomplish in both family and professional lives. In most advanced
Gender equality globally is a complex issue reflecting difference countries like Singapore, women are presented with many choices.
in values and opportunities for women in different societies. The So what does “have it all” mean to you? It is a personal question and
difference can be significant due to religion, policies, degree of each of us should define our own “have it all”.
economic development and progression in democracy. Fuji Xerox
Singapore is a member of the Women’s Forum of Economy and It is a matter of setting the vision of your life, making conscious
Society through which we are a strong advocate for women’s agenda decisions toward that vision, and prioritizing your time and resources
in Asia. everyday accordingly. But no matter which path we choose, there are
always opportunity costs – business trips away from your loved ones,
In Singapore, I think we are very lucky that we have plenty of
time to have children, giving up a promotion, time to exercise, taking
opportunities for women in education and job market. At Fuji Xerox
a part time rather than a full time job, etc.
Singapore, female employees account for 37% of our total work force
and 50% of the managers. So make your choice with your eyes open and live it with your heart
open.
The more visible challenge in the workforce in Singapore to me is the
lack of women in the top leadership positions and board rooms. We
need policy makers and corporate leaders to take actions to remove If you could have dinner with any woman, living or dead,
the glass ceiling. On the other hand, I encourage little girls and real or fictional, past or present, who would it be and
female professionals to think big, take risks, grow a learning mindset, why?
build networks and manage your career path with a purpose.
I would love to have a chat with Melinda Gates whom I find
As the CEO, I am a big believer in the organizational benefits from a tremendous inspiration from. She has one of the biggest hearts and
diverse work force. Diversity brings multiple ideas, thought processes vision dedicating her personal wealth and time in helping the world
and leadership styles that propel an organization to learn, improve and advancing humanity. We are fortunate to have her as a role
and innovate. At Fuji Xerox, our diversity mission includes not only model for all women globally in soft qualities of leadership – such as
gender but also age, race, culture, etc. generosity, empathy, authenticity and grace.
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 21FE ATURE
Diviya
Chief Operating Officer / Co-Founder
Sportskingdom Pte Ltd
Is it important that all girls have access to/ participate in and viral marketing where you are glorified or vilified at the drop of
sports, and why? a hat. That is where sports and meditation have helped me maintain
that perspective as I have developed more empathy both with myself
To be very honest, I believe that the era of restricting opportunities on
and with my team-mates/trainees.
the basis of gender is long gone.
Girls have proven themselves to be as good if not better than me in
Name one female who has impacted your life and how.
all respects so why should sports be any different?
Without a doubt, my mum.
I was lucky to have an open-minded family background and as such,
Singapore is a meritocratic society which allowed me to pursue my She is a single parent and through her own life and the adversities
dreams uninhibitedly and I believe that this right should be made that she had endured, she has taught me that anything is possible.
available to every individual (boy or girl.) She brought me up on her own and constantly reminded me that I
could do anything I set my mind to.
Sports is great for character building, developing mental and physical
fitness, handling pressure, developing solutions on the go as well With adequate and much needed doses of discipline and valued
as learning how to work with others (if in a team environment) and education, she never made me feel that I was in any way lesser than
doing all this in a fun yet challenging environment is something that my peers and that confidence has held me in good stead throughout
everyone (boy or girl) should experience. my life.
I wouldn’t be half the person that I am without her constant love,
Are there any differences in the way male and female support and guidance and that has inspired me to try to do my part
athletics are treated that you would like to see changed? for others, especially young girls all around the world.
Yes, there are differences.
There is a concept that women are not as good as men at sports and
that is reflected in the way we are marketed, the pay structure and
the opportunities afforded to us among others.
Moreover during training, they sometimes go easy on girls when
playing together in a same sport because they think we can’t step up
or maybe even be afraid to get too rough in case we get hurt.
Physically we are built differently and that’s probably the only
difference actually but that can be worked on.
Physical strength can be challenging but skills and mental strength
are things we can work on and we can be just as good or even better
then male athletes.
I’ve been very lucky to be playing for SCC where I’ve never once
been treated differently.
If anything the boys at SCC challenge me more and give me
opportunities to step up.
You won the Sports Woman of the Year award at the SCC
Sports Awards 2018; how has your journey with SCC
helped you in your sporting and personal development?
It’s an amazing feeling.
Being given an opportunity to play with the men is something not
many female cricketers would have had.
SCC not only gave me the opportunity but they recognised my efforts
and awarded me with the SCC Sports Award.
It gave me more confidence and encouraged me to push myself and
focus on playing at a higher division for the Club
What is one thing sports has taught you that has helped
you in your career?
One thing that I have learned through playing and coaching is that
sports is a great leveler.
You could deliver a match-winning performance one day and be
the cause of your team’s defeat on another but the key is to retain
a balanced perspective wherein we are neutral in the face of both
success and adversity.
This is easier said than done especially in the age of social media
22 THE PADANG MAR / APR 2019FEATURE
Melissa Tyndale-Biscoe
Senior Director Communications & Public Affairs Asia Pacific
Johnson & Johnson
What are some strategies that can help women achieve a
more prominent role in their organizations?
Be yourself and stop apologising. Have you noticed how many times
women say sorry when they don’t need to apologize? I don’t know
why but it’s something women do all the time and they don’t need to
– be confident in your decisions, even if they require compromise and
negotiation. And accept that you are enough, stop thinking everyone
is better than you and know that what you bring to home and work is
valued and appreciated.
What advice would you give to younger women starting
out in their careers?
Most women look to find a mentor to help them and this can help.
However what many women overlook is the importance having good
sponsors to advance their careers. A sponsor, unlike a mentor, will
provide positive feedback on work you have done in the organization
and are, in many instances, instrumental in helping you move to your
next role.
If you could have dinner with any woman, living or dead,
Is it at all possible to balance a career and marriage, real or fictional, past or present, who would it be and
while also making time for yourself? why?
Absolutely! For me it comes down to making choices about when I would have dinner with my mother, because I still can. Often we
and where to spend your time. It’s not always easy and sometimes overlook how precious our parents are and don’t realise this until
the choices are very hard, especially when it comes to sacrificing they are no longer with us. Living in Singapore, I don’t get to see my
short term family time for longer term gain. My advice though is to be mother as often as I would like so she would be my first choice for
clear within yourself what you want and then discuss it openly with all dinner companion every time.
those involved so everyone can see the full picture.
Nicci Meek
Strategic Partner Manager
Are there any assumptions about women that you would
like to see changed?
I would change the fact that there are assumptions in general. Every
woman is an individual and has different strengths, different things
they enjoy, different reactions to situations and different goals for their
own lives, so generalizing women as a whole isn’t super beneficial.
As a woman, how do you measure success?
I’m pretty big on goal setting, both small (daily & weekly) and large
(quarterly & yearly) and for work as well as personal. As I hit each of
the goals, that equals success to me and that’s how I measure. I’m
pretty guilty of moving onto the next thing before I’ve absorbed that
the goal has been achieved so maybe that is something to work on
for 2019!
What’s one key leadership lesson you’ve learned along
the way?
That to be trusted and valued is the most empowering feeling you
can give someone. I’ve been lucky enough to work for a lot of great
leaders, who inspired me to work really hard for them because of how
they treated me, in fact I still work for one of those people right now!
Name one female who has impacted your life and how:
My first female boss was a lady named Judy Rush, I worked with her
in Kansas City when I was 22 or 23. She opened me up to a lot of new
experiences and introduced me to the concept of vision boards which
I have done every year since. These have changed my life. To me she
really reflected the type of person I wanted to be one day, very skilled
at what she did but extremely humble, compassionate and open.
MAR / APR 2019 THE PADANG 23FE ATURE
Tracy Jones
Project Manager, HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens
Sport SG
Why is it important for women to pursue their own
interests and maintain their individuality even after
marriage?
We’re in 2019 and the ability for women to pursue their own interests
should not be in question.
Since you first joined SCC, what changes have you
observed in female representation in the Club?
I do believe that female members speak up more than previously and
have seen more representation on some of the Sub-Committees.
However, the one gap that still remains is at General Committee
level – since I joined the Club in 1998, you can count the number
of women that have served on the GC with one hand. One of the
challenges is that spouse members are not permitted to serve on
the GC which rules out quite a number of women.
There seems to be more younger female members who have joined
SCC to play sports like Hockey, Netball, Tennis and Squash. They
should actively be encouraged to play a bigger role in the Club,
beyond just sports.
How can female members take on an even more active
role in the Club?
Firstly, women have to be confident in themselves that they have as
much if not more to contribute than men. I also know that Members
of the GC have tried to get more women involved, but I think women
will be more likely to volunteer if they knew there would be others
getting involved at the same time.
One suggestion I have is for the GC to get a small group of women
together for a focus group discussion to seek their advice and
opinions on how to get more women involved and perhaps even
identify individuals who might be interested. It is important to then
act on the suggestions that are given.
What in your life has brought or given you the greatest
satisfaction or fulfillment?
On a personal level, I guess still being happily married after
22 years is an achievement! On a professional level, my earlier
career took a bit of a back seat because my husband’s job required
us to relocate several times. However, over the last 4 years I have
been involved in running the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens –
being part of a team that operates a tournament which is respected
globally, has given me a lot of satisfaction.
About International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The
day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
It is celebrated annually on 8 March, and has been occurring for more than a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911.
The International Women’s Day campaign theme for 2019 is #BalanceforBetter, calling for the building of a gender-balanced world.
From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We
notice its absence and celebrate its presence. Balance is not a women’s issue, it’s a business issue. The race is on for the gender-
balanced boardroom, a gender-balanced government, gender-balanced media coverage, a gender-balance of employees, more
gender-balance in wealth, gender-balanced sports coverage, etc.
Gender balance is essential for economies and communities to thrive. Balance drives a better working world.
Let’s all help create a #BalanceforBetter.
For more information, you can visit https://www.internationalwomensday.com.
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