New Committee of 2010

Hi everybody,

Thanks to everyone that came for our AGM. A new committee has been elected for 2010, and here are the following posts:

President: Jeremy Bay

Vice President: Chris Tee

Treasurer: Li Jia Xin

Secretary: Jade Loh

Welfare: Sumayyah BinTalib

Public Relations: Darren Liew

Thank you everyone for all the support and and interest in all our events in the past year, and I hope that you will continue to give your continual support to the next committee of 2010! Cheers, Christina Wong President of SSS 2009

Invitation to SG Buzz in Hobart!

Hi everyone,

This is an event organised by the Overseas Singapore Unit. It is a short talk to introduce themselves to us Singaporeans, and to meet us. Special guest for the evening would be Hossan Leong, who is specially flying here to meet and perform for us! Also, dinner would be provided.

It's a free event for all Singaporeans! So please do come along, whether you are a student or currently working, and remember to sign up at the link at the bottom asap!

Oh yes, this event is opened only to Singaporeans as it is organised by our government. So for the rest of you guys, sorry about that.

Cheers,
Christina

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AN INVITATION

The Overseas Singaporean Unit is proud to bring you Singapore (SG) Buzz!

So, what’s the buzz all about? Come find out for yourself! With Singapore becoming a global talent hub for a wide range of professions and industries, SG Buzz brings you luminaries from diverse industries, the arts, entertainment and sports so that you can stay plugged in to what’s happening back home.

Get up close and personal with well-known celebrity, Mr Hossan Leong! Come and hear him share his experience in the arts and entertainment industry as well as his outlook on the future development and opportunities in these areas. Having worked in many countries including Australia, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and the US, he will gladly share lively anecdotes of his experience in entertaining audiences in different parts of the world.

Hossan is one of Singapore’s most popular and recognisable television and theatre actors, and has garnered an impressive array of awards and reviews for his work, including the 2007 Top Outstanding Young Person’s Award for Cultural Achievement. To date, he has performed in more than 50 plays and numerous television programmes.

Come join us for an evening of networking and catching up, and spread the word amongst your fellow Singaporeans too.

Please register your interest to attend the event at:
http://www.overseassingaporean.sg/signup/HBA/27082009

DATE: 27 Aug 2009 (Thu)
TIME: 1830 hrs – 2130 hrs (Registration starts at 1800 hrs)
VENUE: Gretel Room
Hobart Function and Conference Centre
Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart 7000
Australia
ATTIRE: Smart Casual
DINNER: Light meal will be served

For event update, please refer to the following link:
http://www.overseassingaporean.sg/calendar/event.php?calendar=58&category=0&event=3083&date=2009

Singapore Night 2009

Singapore Night 2009 was a great success and I would like to thank everyone for being so supportive and enthusiastic! It was awesome having everyone so spontaneous and that made the evening really memorable!

Highlights of the evening:

Marshmallow stuffing

Dance Off

Lord Mayor's rendition of Country Road

Yum Seng at the end of event

Destruction of balloon arch = souvenirs for the night!

2 and a half chinese

Daniel Teoh

Justin, Marcus, Bryan

Bryan

Dinusha

Last but not least, we would like to thank all our sponsors for their contributions! Without them, this night would not have been possible.

Contact Singapore

Contact Singapore is partnering a wide variety of key employers in the vibrant growth sectors of Healthcare Services, Research & Development, Public Service, Legal Services and Financial Services, to present the exciting employment opportunities in Singapore.

In August, we will be hosting a series of web-based seminars (webinars) for you to ‘meet’ and chat with industry representatives from various sectors. A webinar is a web-based seminar that is transmitted over the Web. Besides being able to watch the presentations, you will be able to interact with the presenters, post questions and receive answers in real time. Upon registration, you will receive a link to the webinar, as well as a login name and password which will allow you to access the webinar.

We would like to invite you, your members and your friends to join us at

1) eCareers@Singapore: Professional Services
Date: Thursday, 06 August 2009
Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm EST (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Hobart)
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Adelaide and Darwin)
Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm (Perth)

2) eCareers@Singapore: Public Sector
Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Time: 5.00pm – 6:30pm EST (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Hobart)
Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm (Adelaide and Darwin)
Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm (Perth)

Simply register at the webinar of your choice at http://www.contactsingapore.sg/careers@singapore_au09/.

Look out for our posters around uni! =)