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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:36:57 GMT

Publications: Singapore American Newspaper

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:31:06 GMT

Singapore American Newspaper Living in Singapore Advertise with Us The Singapore American newspaper (SAN) has been published since 1958 by the American Association of Singapore. The SAN is a monthly guide for events, happenings, and current affairs; a newspaper by the community for the community. If you're a writer and interested in contributing to SAN, please review our writer's guidelines below which gives basic newspaper information and contact the editor, Brett Alison Gold, at communications@aasingapore.com. Also, we have monthly writer's meetings open to everyone. This is where potential and current writers come together to discuss and construct the next issue of the Singapore American newspaper. Please contact the editor to find out when the next meeting will be held. Writer's Guidelines We welcome feedback. Please email your comments to Editor-in-Chief/Layout Editor, Brett Alison Gold at communications@aasingapore.com or Publishing Editor, Jenn...

Softball

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:26:19 GMT

Softball Dragonboat Golf American Association of Singapore's Men's Slo-pitch Softball League The AAS Men’s Slo-pitch Softball League plays on Sundays at the Terror Club field in Sembawang. We have 9 teams in the league this year and are always looking for additional players. The 2009 season began in September. New players are always welcome. For more information contact David at sgleague@yahoo.com. Each softball player needs to be a member of the American Association. The family membership fee is only $53.50 for one year. Current 2009/2010 standings: 2009-2010 Singapore Softball League Standings-First Half Place Team Wins Loss Pct 1 Fattboyz 12 2 0.857 2 Brewerkz RiverRats 11 3 0.786 3 Cavern-Guzzlers 10 4 0.714 4 DLAHeadHunters 8 6 0.571 5 CATAPL 7 7 0.500 6 VBears 3 11 0.214 7 Wildcats 3 11 0.214 8 Moose 2 12 0.143 2009-2010 Singapore Softball League Standings-First Half Place Team Wins Loss Pct 1 Brewerkz RiverRats 13 1 0.929...

Career Resources Center for Expatriates (CRCE)

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:05:55 GMT

Click here to go to directly the CRCE job board. ABOUT CRCE CRCE offers invaluable services to expatriates seeking job opportunities in Singapore through job listings and workshops. We help Permanent Residents, dependant pass holders and long-term social visit pass holders, of all nationalities explore employment opportunities in Singapore. Employers can take advantage of the talents, skills and experience of expats. CRCE links employers and candidates through a web-based job listing service. CRCE membership is $138. Please note that this fee includes AAS membership. To join CRCE, click here. If you are already an AAS member and would like to add a CRCE membership, click here. _____________________________________________________________________ CRCE just got better... The Career Resource Center for Expatriates (CRCE) has upgraded to better serve you, our members. CRCE has moved to a new job board site. You can still access the site as you always have...

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:26:19 GMT

Welcome to your Wine Club!

The American Association of Singapore (AAS) is pleased to announce the launch of a new wine club from Rubicon Reserve Wines specifically set up for AAS Members. Click here to enter the site.

The Wine Club is has been designed with AAS members in mind! The Wine Club offers AAS members and their friends the flexibility to buy either individual bottles or mixed cases of wines at the best prices available in town, delivered direct to their doorstep. And for your added convenience, you can select and pay online.

Be sure to check out the Wine Club website for exclusive AAS wine events and promotions. Read expert reviews on featured wines of the month with serving suggestions to help you plan your next party or just to have a good time.

Enjoy!

Click here to enter the site.

CRCE Strategic Workshops

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:26:27 GMT

CRCE Strategic Workshops In-depth training for a seamless transition of finding employment abroad _____________________________________________________________________ Getting Started! Learn how to conduct a strategic and well organized job search, as well as information on work visas, working in Singapore, and networking tips. Cost: $10 CRCE members / $100 non-members Resume Writing Do you know what your resume is missing that will set itself apart from the others? Bring your resume to this workshop and we will work on creating a strategic resume for you! Don’t worry if you don’t have a resume…you’ll leave this workshop with the skills to create one! Cost: $40 CRCE members / $64 non-members Interviewing Skills Behavior-based interviewing questions? Situational interviewing questions? What is all this? Find out what employers ask…plus how to answer the toughest interview questions and feel confident in interviews! Cost: $40 CRCE...

Annual General Meeting 2010

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:16:40 GMT

American Association of Singapore (AAS) Annual General Meeting 24 February 2010 6:30 PM The American Club – Atrium Regular AAS members are invited to attend to vote on the Slate of Officers and AAS constitutional items. President Ronald P Stride 1st Vice President David Barker 2nd Vice President Jonathan Gould 3rd Vice President Kristen Graff Treasurer Craig Woodward Secretary Richard Hartung Directors- at- Large Erin Chaffee, David Boden, Paul Kocourek Constitutional Amendment The American Association of Singapore Board of Directors is putting forth the following amendment modifications for vote at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 24th: Article III, Sec 1 – The four officers and five directors at-large of the Association shall be elected by a majority of the membership present at the Annual General Meeting and shall take office immediately upon election. The...

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:17:30 GMT

2009 Board of Directors President Ronald Stride 1st Vice President David Barker 2nd Vice President Richard Hartung 3rd Vice President Wayne Herbert Treasurer Craig Woodward Secretary Monica San Jose Director-at-Large Mary Leadbetter Director-at-Large Jonathon Gould Director-at-Large Kristen Graff Board Member David Barker, SACAC Chairman Board Member Rear Admiral Nora Tyson, U.S. Military Board Member Bart Broadman, SAS Chairman Board Member James Gribbon, American Club President Board Member Steve Okun, AmCham Chairman Board Member Ray Kengott, U.S. Embassy Board Member Caitlin Fry, AWA President Executive Committee Biographies Ronald P Stride Ron is active in business, community and charitable organizations in Singapore and serves on several boards of directors. He spent his business career at Booz Allen Hamilton, the management consulting firm. He retired in 2000 after serving as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Asia and as a member of...

Publications: Advertise with Us

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00:55 GMT

Singapore American ENewsletter Living in Singapore Advertise with Us The Singapore American is a monthly newspaper published by the American Association of Singapore (AAS). Since its inception in 1958, the newspaper has been the voice of Americans and other expatriates in Singapore. The monthly print run of 6,000 copies is mailed to all AAS members and copies are provided to the American Club, American Women's Association, the U.S. Naval facility at PSA Sembawang, the U.S. Embassy, major relocation companies, health institutions, international schools and service apartment operators. Filled with valuable information on new activities, upcoming cultural and community events, places to visit, Contact Valerie Tietjen at san.ads@aasingapore.com for additional information or to advertise with us. Advertising Details & Rates

December SAN Content

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:19:07 GMT

Searching for the Christmas Spirit in the Tropics By Angel Corrigan I have to admit my first few Christmases in 85°F weather brought out the ‘Bah! Humbug!’ in me. My Pavlovian, cold weather, Christmas conditioning held me hostage and I struggled to find my Christmas spirit in the heat. I also had some trouble appreciating Christmas decorations going up before Halloween! But, after ten years of spending the holidays in Singapore, I have come up with a few tips on decorating, looking for Santa, imparting the gift of giving, where to find Christmas events, enjoying the sights and sounds of the holiday, getting Christmas dinner on the table and finding church services. Decorating First of all, especially if you have children at home, make sure to decorate your house. You can find artificial trees in many shops or you can purchase fresh ones at IKEA and nurseries on Upper Thomson Road. If you didn’t bring your Christmas decorations, not to worry, you...

CRCE Cancellation & Refund Policy

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:53:37 GMT

Cancellation & Refund Policy

CRCE reserves the right to cancel workshops. In the event of cancellation by AAS, registrants can opt to attend another workshop or receive a full refund.

AAS does not issue refunds for workshops. If registrants contact AAS (crce.info@aasingapore.com) at least 48 hours prior to the workshop start time, he/she will be issued a credit that can be applied to any same priced CRCE workshop within the following 90 days. In the event of a no-show or day of workshop cancellation, no credit will be issued.

AAS Member Offer

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:41:58 GMT

December 2010 AAS Member Offers

AAS Launches Wine in Partnership with Rubicon Reserve Wines

For more information, visit www.rubiconreservewines.com/clubs/aas.

Present your AAS memberships card to receive the following special offers. Lost your AAS membership card? Just email aas@aasingapore.com to request a new one.

Golf

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:03:35 GMT

Softball Dragonboat Golf

Save the date:

2010 Ambassdor's Cup Golf Tournament

Saturday, April 24th

Registration to open in January 2010.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact sponsorship@aasingapore.com.

Publications: Living in Singapore, A Reference Guide

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:41:06 GMT

Singapore American Newspaper Living in Singapore Book Advertise! Living in Singapore Reference Guide, Tenth Edition Editors - Michelle Richert and Jenn Wing Wood Moving to Singapore? The book, Living in Singapore Reference Guide, Tenth Edition, is an invaluable reference tool for both expat newcomers and long-term residents alike to find information on goods, services, activities, and culture while living in Singapore. Written by expats for expats, the scope of the Tenth Edition of Living in Singapore Reference Guide was broadened in order to appeal to the resident English-speaking community in Singapore. It also includes critical information useful for individuals interested in setting up small businesses and for those moving to Singapore without the support of large corporate human resource departments. Living in Singapore Reference Guide, Tenth Edition helps individuals successfully meet the challenges of establishing one’s professional and personal life. Order...

November 2009 SAN Content

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:13:18 GMT

Singapurrra: Pesky People Pleaser By Yvonne Tse Singapura is a breed of cat adopted by the Singapore Tourism Board in 1990. The name means Singapore in Malay (literally Lion City). Whether its origins are actually from Singapore remains dubious for some. I interviewed Felix Yeo, a hobby breeder of Singapuras, and Bien Chao, an owner of two, to find out more. Bien Chao’s Singapura, acquired from Felix’s cattery. Granted pedigree status by the U.S. Cat Fanciers Association in 1988, the local breed has a controversial history. Breed Origin & Controversy The story started with Hal and Tommy Meadow who, in 1975, returned to the U.S. from Singapore with three drain cats and began breeding them. It has been argued that the Singapura was a man-made breed created from Abyssinian and Burmese cats, as there is evidence that the Meadows had brought these breeds with them when they originally moved to Singapore. Since the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) in the U.S. gave the Singapura...

September 2009 SAN Article

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:32:00 GMT

Singapore is chock-full of expats from around the globe SAN talks to a few If you are reading this, chances are good that you are an expatriate or expat. In the broadest sense, an expatriate is any person living in a different country from where they were born. Years ago, the term was often used to refer to professionals sent abroad by their companies, as opposed to locally hired staff (who can also be foreigners). But this distinction is lost today as many expats run their own businesses or are on local packages. The differentiation found in common usage usually comes down to socio-economic factors, so skilled professionals working in another country are described as expatriates, whereas a manual laborer who has moved country to earn more money might be labeled a migrant worker or, in the case of a maid, a domestic worker. There is no set definition and meaning varies depending on context and individual preferences and prejudices. In developed countries, expatriates and...

CRCE Articles in SAN

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:02:19 GMT

What’s in a Title? By Heidi Bakker Kingman Upon moving to Singapore, I quickly weeded through the new titles and terms that were being applied to me and those like me. I immediately eliminated dependent the moment I was presented with this dreaded option on a customs form. (I checked the box for something else… anything else!) Outside of a tax deduction indicator for the IRS, I find little redeeming value in using that word to describe anyone other than a child. My name as an acronym: Highly Educated Independent Degree carrying Individual. I am a Heidi in every sense of the word so dependent is definitely out. And who did not inform Singapore that Housewife is sooooo 50’s? And who did not inform Singapore that Housewife is sooooo 50’s? I mean really, half of us don’t even live in houses! So imagine, the number of options needed for accuracy: condo-wife, apartment-wife, flat-wife (!), or my personal favorite, the semi-detached-wife. You can ask my husband his preference, but...

What's in a Title?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:57:39 GMT

Behavioral Interviewing

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:43:17 GMT

Behavioral Interviewing
By Alka Chandiramani

Did you know that approximately 30% of companies use an interviewing technique called “Behavioral Interviewing?” For those of us on the other side of the interview desk, this is a technique used to evaluate a candidate’s past experiences and actions. By doing so, the interviewer can determine the candidate’s potential for success based on actual past behaviors and history, instead of hypothetical questions. The interviewer identifies the desired skills and characteristics needed for a particular job and then structures open-ended questions to elicit detailed responses from the candidate. For example, if assertiveness is an important requirement for the job, the interviewer might ask “Tell me about a time you had to sell your idea to your manager or customer.” Or, if interpersonal skills are critical for the position, the interviewer could ask “Tell me about a situation in the past year in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. What did you do to resolve it?”

The best way to respond to these types of questions is to use real-life examples, not offer your opinions or theoretical statements. The interviewer wants to hear how you have handled and dealt with actual situations, not what you think you would do. Be sure your answer covers the following three elements: 1) the situation or task, 2) the action you took to resolve/handle it, and 3) the results of your actions and decisions.

To learn more about Behavioral Interview techniques and interviewing in Singapore, register for CRCE’s Interviewing Skills workshop at www.aasingapore.com.

Programs: Boy Scouts

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:12:18 GMT

Home Hospitality Scouts Singapore's Troup 07 Scout Seeks Clothing/School Supply Donations My name is Matthew Rock and I am currently working toward my Eagle Rank with BSA Troop 07, in Singapore. For my Eagle Project I am collecting donations for the Chres Village School and Orphanage in the Siem Reap Province of Cambodia. Collection boxes can be found at Singapore American School in the High School and Middle School offices. I am collecting the following items: - new and gently used clothes for kids 5 yrs - 18 yrs of age - school supplies such as pencils, pens, markers, crayons, etc. Collection dates are November 3 - November 20. If you have items to donate and are unable to drop them by the school, please contact me at mattrock@ymail.com to arrange pick-up. About Boy Scouts The American Association of Singapore is proud to sponsor Troop 07 of the Boy Scouts of America. Troop 07 meets Tuesday evenings at The American School and holds outings around South...