In the last issue, I commented on “Who We Are Makes a Difference”. Upon reflection, it certainly became that more meaningful when Singapore celebrated its 45th National Day. Singaporeans from all walks of life, being who they are, made a difference to what Singapore is today. They dared to be bold and different and to be who they are.

Similarly, SPGG with its members, being who they are, can make a difference to SPGG in its journey to be a Club of Distinction. One obstacle that will retard this journey will be our membership strength. SP graduates are not joining SPGG as fast as the number graduating yearly from SP permits. Is it a question of “What’s in it for me?” versus “How can I contribute?”  Or did we fall short of meeting the needs and expectations of the Generation Y?

For all intents and purposes, SPGG has over the years continuously formulated many membership recruitment strategies and schemes. This is one arduous and onerous task that any membership-based organisation like SPGG can ill-afford to be complacent in. For this year, we will soon launch our revised membership schemes and had formulated new strategies to attract a good cross section of our potential membership into our fold, from Generation X – Z. Towards this end, we seek members’ help and networking to value-add and enhance our reach out.

Also for this year, the renovation of both the male and female wellness centres will commence soon. This renovation constitutes phase one of the overall plan to renovate the facilities in SPGG. This is the first phase of our journey to be a Club of Distinction - where members and their family members and friends can make SPGG as a place to meet, exchange ideas, innovate, learn and relax – a place they can call home.

As aptly put by Bryan Dyson, former CEO of Coca Cola, in his famous 30-second speech:

"Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them - Work, Family, Health, Friends and Spirit and you're keeping all of these in the air.

You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back.

But the other four Balls - Family, Health, Friends and Spirit - are made of glass. If you drop one of these; they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for it."

WORK EFFICIENTLY DURING OFFICE HOURS AND LEAVE ON TIME. GIVE THE REQUIRED TIME TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & HAVE PROPER REST.

Tong Kok Yeo
Honorary General Secretary