How to Network Interview with Sharon

Here is an interview I filmed as a part of a Student Success project at Nipissing University, prior to the Rotary Scholarship year, that I thought I would post for potential outgoing scholars following my site. This 7 minute video sums up the key networking points I would share still today and are what have helped make my scholarship year such a success!

Comparative Research on Philanthropy in Asia-Pacific

Thought I should include a photo of me actually researching. This term I am conducting independent research more focused on my area of interest which is looking at the emerging trends of educational fundraising and corporate social responsibility throughout the Asia-Pacific Region.

CASE Asia-Pacific Conference

Left to Right: Joanna Motion, Vice President International Operations CASE, Ron Mattocks, Vice President Marketing, Membership and External, CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education), Washington DC at the CASE Asia-Pacific Conference @ Copthorne Hotel, Singapore -March 2011.

Emerging Markets Public Lecture

To my right is keynote speaker, Professor Eswar Prasad, Senior Professor of Trade Policy, Cornell University; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution; and Research Associate, National Bureau of Econoic Research USA.

Meeting with Canadian Ambassador to Singapore

Helping the NUS Alumni Relations Office Staff at the Welcoming Registration Table for the Canadian Film Festival

In centre, Canadian Ambassador to Singapore with his wife, far right couple is Ambassador of Germany to Singapore and his wife, far left, Ambassador of Poland to Singapore and his wife.

His Excellency, David Sevigny welcomes guests as this event was his idea, and he commented to me after how he spent much time personally selecting the films.

Ambassador of Canada to Singapore David Sevigny and wife Ms. Mary Broderick (learned she is from Guelph, ON). To my right is a NTU graduate student who also attended the VIP reception after the film.

Canadian Film Festival in Singapore

I am looking forward to dinner with Canadian Ambassador, David Sevigny, at this exclusive dinner event this Friday as well as helping volunteer at the remainder of the Film Festival which is co-hosted by NUS.

Talk at Rotary Club of Pandan Valley

Rotary Talk #10 - Hyatt Hotel, Singapore, Rotary Club of Pandan Valley

Make Poverty History: ONE Singapore

Attending a film screening in support of an Independent Make Poverty History Campaign in Singapore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ONE (SINGAPORE) is dedicated to raising public awareness and taking concrete actions to Make Poverty History. Every three seconds a child dies from extreme poverty. But it doesn't have to be this way. The resources and technology exist in the world today to transform the hopes and dreams of an entire generation. From 17th to 19th October 2009, ONE (SINGAPORE)'s supporters joined 173 million people in "Stand Up" and Take Action Against Poverty" to call on world leaders to do the right thing and honour their commitments to end poverty. ONE (SINGAPORE) partners with Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2) on the Cuff Road Project to assist homeless and jobless migrant workers in Singapore; Radio Give Back and the Every ONE Can campaign assist local neighbours in need. ONE (SINGAPORE) also links corporate and non-profit partners in a variety of projects in support of the Millenium Development Goals and the movement to end poverty and inequality.

Premiere Screening of The Chain Reaction Project

CODE RED FILMS presents THE CHAIN REACTION PROJECT

Four women embark on a five-day, 450km mountain bike race through a distant country where the natural beauty is as challenging as it is exotic.
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The inaugural Tour de Timor featured over 250 competitors from all over the world. The Race for Peace was the initiative of President and Nobel Laureate, Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta as part of his nation-building campaign to promote peace throughout the country.

East Timor suffered a brutal Indonesian military invasion and 24-year occupation that left over 100,000 Timorese dead. Secured by a UN Police force in 1999 and guided by international support, the nation endured a shaky three-year transition that culminated with the birth of Timor-Leste in 2002.

An all-female cycling team representing the nations of Singapore and South Africa vowed not only to complete the grueling Tour de Timor together, but managed to raise over $50,000 for HIAM Health; a non-profit in the capital city of Dili dedicated to rehabilitating malnourished children.

Set out on this exhilarating journey and discover the beauty behind the scars of Asia's newest nation.

Total Run Time approximately 25 minutes

Talk at Rotary Club of Jurong Town

Guest speaker at Rotary Club of Jurong Town, March 1, 2011, Tanglin Club, Singapore

History of The Tanglin Club
The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 & the advent of steamers resulted in a travel revolution. The small port founded by Raffles developed into a thriving trading centre. According to John Cameron, 'the everyday life of the British settlement had become more sophisticated, snobbish & exclusively European...'

In October 1865, "forty good men and true" convened a meeting for the purpose of forming a suburban social club to meet the wants of the Britishers' living in the settlement, and founded the Tanglin Club. A property in the District of Claymore was purchased in 1866 and this is the current site of The Tanglin Club today.

Today, The Tanglin Club is one of Singapore's oldest & prominent social club. It is not known how the name 'Tanglin' originated but as there are many places in Malaysia named after trees, it is possible that The Tanglin Club was named after the Saraca Tree aka 'Tanglin Tree'. A commemorative Tanglin Tree was planted in the grounds of the present clubhouse in 1990 to mark the Club's 125th anniversary.

For many years The Tanglin Club was one of the pillars of social life in Singapore for successful members of the European community. By the late 1930's its ballroom had the reputation of having the best dance floor in the island and the Club band was a focal point of attraction. The highlight of Singapore's social calendar was The Tanglin Ball. Even today the ball is held yearly in the Churchill Room, an icon of the Club. Squash and tennis are also synonymous with The Tanglin Club.

Before the fall of Singapore in February 1942, the Club was prepared for use as a convalescent depot for the Malayan Armed Service and an evacuee centre. During the Japanese occupation the Club was used as a Japanese officers' club. Having survived the vicissitudes of debt and war, age and apathy, even a major transformation, The Tanglin Club still retains an aura of exclusivity as one of the premier social clubs in Singapore today.

Having grown from "Forty Good Men" to 6,000 members, the Club prides itself on its international and cosmopolitan nature with more than 70 nationalities among its members. It has earned a reputation of prestige and quality. Tanglin Club membership is still very much sought after as it offers excellent facilities and a distinguished lifestyle to its members.

The presidents of Tanglin Club were persons of prominence such that there are many streets named after them eg Dunman Road, Anderson Road & Bridge, Read Street & Bridge, Birch Road, Bishopsgate and Finlayson Green.

The Tanglin Club today is an inviting oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation as its ambience still evokes the grace and charm of the past while reflecting its mission of being a "home away from home". Even more so today, The Tanglin Club with its strategic location, cosmopolitan membership and modern facilities, caters to the wants and desires of contemporary men and women.