108th Annual General Meeting

Chinese Swimming Club held its 108th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 30 April 2023 at the Grand Ballroom.

The AGM commenced when a quorum was reached at 10.30am. Club Captain, Mr John Chew read out the Standing Orders and highlighted the presence of a few people, including the Club’s Auditors and Legal Advisor.

The Club’s President, Mr Victor Chia, addressed the members by welcoming members and thanking them for attending the first physical AGM after four years. He said the Club thankfully overcame all odds despite experiencing trying times during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also highlighted a few of the Club’s achievements, including revenue growth through F&B sales and lease renewal. The opening address concluded with the presentation of a token of appreciation to Kendrick Lee’s sister, on behalf of Kendrick as he stepped down in this new term.

The session moved on, with the respective members of the Management Committee addressing queries from members regarding Finance, F&B, House & Grounds and Digitalisation matters.

The Office Bearers of the term 2023/2024 returned unopposed. Mr Victor Chia (President), Mr Peter Liew (Vice-President, General), Mr Jonathan Kuah (Vice-President, Finance), Mr John Chew (Club Captain) and Mr Dick Lee (Club Vice-Captain) were reappointed to serve in the Management Committee for the new term.

There was also no contest in the election of the Management Committee and Disciplinary Panel members. The 12 Management Committee members comprise of Mr Michael Leong, Mr Goh Peng Koon, Mr Chia T-Jian, Mr Steven Tan, Mr Gerard Ng, Mr Eugene Ng, Mr Peter See, Ms Christine Koh, Mr Edmund Tan, Mr Foo Choon Yeow, Mr Ong Eng Keong and Mr Johnson Ong.

The following Resolution proposed by a member was tabled:

8.1 To consider, and if thought fit, pass the following resolution: “That Chinese Swimming Club set aside all the increase of the subscription fees, retrospective from date that such increase was implemented, to a separate Escrow Account only to be used for the sole purpose of paying the Club’s future lease renewal premiums.”

The member presented his rationale for the Resolution and the Vice-President (Finance), Mr Jonathan Kuah, presented the Management Committee’s views. After a debate on the subject matter, the Resolution was put to a vote. 4 members voted “FOR” the Resolution while 54 voted ”AGAINST” it. The Club Captain, Mr John Chew announced that the Resolution was not passed.

Last but not least, Chairman of Vision 2030, Mr Foo Choon Yeow presented the Club’s vision. He addressed the future plans he envisions for the Club by aiming to create an environment where members can visit the Club often and for longer durations.

The meeting ended at 12.45pm. The Club’s President, Mr Victor Chia thanked members for their attendance and support.