Welcome to the Canadian Association of Singapore

I’m not sure what it is about the Maple Leaf Ball, but this year was my second one and I always feel so patriotic afterwards that the urge to sing Oh Canada in the shower or consume a half dozen donuts in one sitting seems perfectly normal. Perhaps it was the warm and friendly atmosphere at the Fairmont, or the honour of walking the red carpet with hundreds of Canadians and friends, but I had a truly wonderful night and I hope you did too. I would personally like to thank everyone who contributed to making the evening such a success. It was certainly a memorable event and the Ball Committee, chaired by the wonderful Franca Ciambella, has received many compliments over the past few days.

Having said that, not everything was perfect. The Committee did have to deal with some missing wine glasses from a gift basket and a glitch in the sound system, so we can definitely handle your constructive comments. Please send us your suggestions for how we can improve next year’s event, and if you have any ideas for a new theme you can send that in too. As always, if you are interested in volunteering your time to help out CAS, please email us at: info@canadians.org.sg. We can always use some extra hands and smiles.

With summer fast approaching and your kids eagerly counting down the last weeks of school, our talented editors decided to focus on travel for this issue. We hope you enjoy the travel tidbits contributed by the “David’s” - His Excellency David Sevigny and our Co-Editor-in-Chief, David Griffith and the editorials on places around the world. You never know if your air miles will take you to a ‘green’ resort in Maldives or to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, so we recommend reading the MLT cover-to-cover to ensure that you are “covered”.

Finally, please save the date of June 3, 2010, 6:30pm. It is our Annual General Meeting and all CAS Executive Committee positions are open for election. The nomination forms and proxy letters will be circulated shortly. We look forward to your support and attendance!

Cheers,

Janey Schueller, CAS President

GO CANADA GO!
Team Canada Welcome Dinner
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled dinner to welcome Canadian athletes participating in the Singapore Youth Olympic Games.

12 August 2010
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Swissotel Equinox Private Room, Level 69
(entrance via Swissotel Stamford Lobby).

Payment information provided upon registration.

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Watch the Singapore Youth Olympic Games
14 to 26, August 2010
Where: Manchester United Café Bar, "CANADA HOUSE", 32 Boat Quay,.

Reservations required to watch the Opening and Closing Ceremonies only.

For Canadians happy hour prices at all times and a 15% discount on food!

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Welcome.

I had a wonderful time at the 61st annual Maple Leaf Ball, as I am sure those of you who attended did so as well. There was a lot of hard work and planning involved this year to give everyone a truly memorable experience. Check out all the Ball &7. Additional photos can be viewed online: http://picasaweb.google.com/canadiansofsingapore/MapleLeafBall2010#

I suspect May will be a busy month for many of our CAS members. With two public holidays this month, Labour Day (1st) and Vesak Day (28th), I imagine many of you will be making your way to Changi Airport for a quick getaway.

Don’t forget that in between the two public holidays we have Mother’s Day on the 9th. This is the time for loved ones to gather and for you to let your mom know that she is extra special.

Please take note that the CAS is looking for volunteers to help out with all of the great activities planned for the coming year. You can read more on page 7.

We have another great bunch of articles in this month’s issue, so make sure you check out the following:

Judy Smith’s Out and About in Singapore reviews the Heartlands - Ang Mo Kio. This month’s Fresh & Green article looks at an eco-conscious hotel in the Maldives, and part of our feature includes “travel tips“ which provides great information from www.voyage.gc.ca. HE David Sevingy also provides a little insight into the diplomatic do’s and don’ts of travel.

Until next month.

Cheers,

Marie Tuxford, Editor

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