Happenings @ RCS September 2020

• 58th Annual General Meeting
  Sunday 23 August 2020 @ 2.00pm @ Persatuan Alumni University Malaya (PAUM)  

92 Fellows attended the 2019/2020 AGM. The new office bearers and their portfolios for 2020/2021 are:

1.    Datuk Muhammad Feisol bin Haji Hassan	–  Patron
2.    Tony Kassim	–  President
3.    Gong Ngie Dee	–  Vice President
4.    Dato’ P. Ramanujam Murthy	–  Vice President
5.    Sarban Singh Sangeh	–  Vice President
6.    Bernice Narayanan	–  Chairman / Admin Convenor & Youth Affairs Convenor
7.    Kesavan A/L Muniandy	–  Vice Chairman / Finance Convenor
8.    Su Tiong Yew	–  Rules & Regulations Convenor
9.    Ramesh N Puranachandran	–  Membership & Discipline Convenor
10.    Lim Leong Ho	–  Food & Beverage Convenor
11.    Parminder Singh A/L Darshan Singh	–  Commonwealth Affairs & Editorial Convenor
12.    Michael Gonzalvez	–  House & Grounds Convenor
13.    Thevanthiran A/L Perumal	–  Entertainment & Special Events Convenor
14.    Foo Yip Keng	–  Sports & Games Convenor
15.    Sathis Kumar A/L Krishana Kumar	–  Human Resource Convenor

 

  

• Resolution passed at the 58th Annual General Meeting

A resolution to amend Rule 9 (c) of the Constitution was approved at the 58th AGM held on 23 August 2020. The amendments have been submitted to the ROS for consideration and approval. Amendments can only be enforced after getting approval from the ROS.

Amended Rule 9 (c) as follows

The annual subscription for Fellows and other members shall be payable in advance on 1st January each year:-

(i)     Provisional Member RM720.00 p.a.
(ii)    Resident Fellow RM720.00 p.a.
(iii)   Non-Resident Fellow RM480.00 p.a.
(iv)   Associate Member RM720.00 p.a.
(v)    Affiliate Member RM720.00 p.a.
(vi)   Absent Member RM120.00 p.a.
(vii)  Corporate Member RM3,000.00 p.a.

The Council shall have the discretion to determine the rates of annual subscription from time to time as may be deemed fit by the operating expenses of the Society and / or the Estimates of Income and Expenditure thereof.

• Minimum Spending

The amendments which were passed at the 57th AGM was approved by the ROS on 22nd November 2019. These amendments were implemented on 1st January 2020. 

RULE 9A: MINIMUM SPENDING 

(a)      Every member shall be required to spend a minimum sum of up to RM90.00 (minimum spending) every three (3) months on food and/or beverage in the Society. Such sum shall be calculated on a quarterly basis; i.e.  January to March, April to June, July to September and October to December each year.

(b)      The above minimum spending shall include payment of any dues or payments made in respect of other activities or events organised by the Society.

(c)      Any member who fails to spend the minimum spending of RM90.00 during a particular quarter shall be charged an amount of shortfall equivalent to the difference between the minimum spending sum of RM90.00 and the actual quarterly spending. This amount shall be considered as a legal and valid debt due and owing by the member to the Society. Failure to settle the amount shall be treated as arrears in accordance with Rule 7(b) of this Constitution.

(d)      For the purpose of this Rule, “member” means Resident Fellow and Life Fellow of the Society.

(e)      This Rule shall not apply to members serving suspension pursuant to disciplinary proceedings.

• RCS Hash Section AGM Run
  Saturday, 29 August @ Balai TAR @ 7.30pm

The 17th AGM of the Hash Section was held on Saturday, 29 August after the monthly run. About 25 members attended. The following section members were unanimously appointed to serve for the year 2020 / 2021:

1. Grandmaster – Rita Mahinder
2. Joint Grandmaster – Mukhveer Singh
3. On Secretary – Joyce George
4. On Cash – Sase Tharn

Committee Members

1. Cajon Michel
2. Jagjit Singh Gill
3. Kuljit Singh

  

• Volunteer for The Disciplinary Board

As per Rule 7(c)(i) of the Rules of the Royal Commonwealth Society, we would like to invite Fellows of the Society to volunteer and serve on the Disciplinary Board. Your participation to serve in this capacity is greatly anticipated and appreciated.

• RCS Gym SOP

1. A maximum of Two Member only allowed at any one time.
2. Physical distancing rules applies (1 meter).
3. Entry by appointment and schedule.
4. Maximum of 45 minutes per session.
5. Please bring your own towel and water bottle.
6. Please refrain from exercising if you are not well /sick.

 

• RCS Swimming Pool SOP

1. A maximum of ONE Member only allowed at any one time.
2. Social distancing rules applies (3 to 5 meters).                             
3. Entry by appointment and schedule.
4. Maximum of 45 minutes per session.
5. Shower first before & after entering the swimming pool
6. Please bring your own towel.
7. RCS pool is a salt water pool and follows the S.O.P’s; chlorine & acid level reading is taken every 2 hours.
8. Please refrain from exercising if you are not well /sick.

DAILY BUSINESS LUNCH SPECIALS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 
From 12.00noon – 3.00pm (Not available on Public Holidays and Weekends)

Monday	Black Pepper Chicken	Member: RM10.00 nett	Non-Member: RM10.60 nett
Tuesday	Fish in Spicy Mustard Yogurt Sauce	Member: RM10.00 nett	Non-Member: RM10.60 nett
Wednesday	Chindo Chicken Curry	Member: RM10.00 nett	Non-Member: RM10.60 nett
Thursday	Salted Egg Yolk Butter Squid	Member: RM12.00 nett	Non-Member: RM12.70 nett
Friday	Thai Style Braised Chicken	Member: RM10.00 nett	Non-Member: RM10.60 nett

 

WEEKEND SPECIAL OF THE MONTH – from 12.00pm to 3.00pm

Prawn Satti Sorru

Member: RM15.00 nett

Non- Member: RM18.00 nett

 

SPECIAL BEVERAGE PROMOTIONS (FOR MEMBERS ONLY)

          

• Broadcast WhatsApp

In keeping with the times, during the MCO / CMCO, we have been sending information on latest news update through WhatsApp. Please save the following number on your mobile: 018-2716440 to receive the news updates and promotions. Please note that this number will be active from Mondays to Fridays from 9.00am to 6.00pm.

• RCS Website

Please do check out our newly designed website at www.rcs.org.my. 
Please also like us at our Facebook page @ The Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia.
 

• Payment of Club Bills

Members are reminded that they can pay their bills on-line to our account as listed below:

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad – Account Number:   1 4055 0010 1714 96
RHB Bank Berhad – Account Number:   2 1433 4400 4394 3

Please ensure that your information; your full name and membership number is written in as reference for our Accounts Department to credit your account.

• Firearms

Please note that carrying of firearms into the Society’s premises is strictly prohibited.

• New Rates for Room Accommodation at the Club House 

Please note that the rate for the Superior rooms is RM145.00nett and the rate for the Deluxe rooms is RM165.00 nett with immediate effect. Bookings of the accommodation rooms provided by the Society is to be used for the sole purpose of lodging only. No unlawful or immoral activities should be carried out while occupying such rooms. Room guests found to have abused this privilege shall be ordered to quit the room immediately and the booking Member shall be disciplined in accordance with the Rules of the Society. 

• Membership

Members are reminded that, persons who have been expelled, are under suspension and declared persona non grata are not allowed into the premises of Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia. They are also not allowed to be invited as guests and signed in by members.      

• Youth Participation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programmes 

Please be informed that ALL Youth Members must participate in at least 3 CSR Programmes yearly organised by the Club or the RCS Youth Section. Failure to do so will lead to the termination of their Youth Membership.