Happenings @ RCS October 2020

• Farewell to staff Tony

RCS held a small farewell event for Tony who has worked for 20 years in RCS. He has safely reached Yangon, Myanmar on 12 September 2020. He was photographed in the Myanmar newspaper (circled) as he was waiting for his turn at the immigration counter at the Yangon airport. We would like to thank all Members and Staff who gave gifts to Tony.

  

• 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 were approved by the ROS on 22 November 2019. These amendments were implemented on 01 January 2020.

However, in an attempt to mitigate the problems and inconveniences faced by Members during this RMCO period, the Council has decided that the minimum spending charge for the 1st Quarter (Jan to Mar 2020) will be consolidated with the minimum spending charges for the 2nd Quarter, 3rd Quarter and the 4th Quarter (April to December 2020). Members are now allowed to spend Quarter 1 to Quarter 4  (Jan – Dec) @ RM360.00 by 31 December 2020.

Penalties charged for the non-compliance of the minimum spending previously will be reversed into F&B account.

• 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.

• Strict SOPs during RMCO

We wish to advise ALL to use MySejahtera application before entering the Club premises. The QR code is available at the entrance of the Club.

Temperature checks must be done using the device on Forehead and NOT the hand or wrists as per the Health Ministry’s directives.

Anyone with Quarantine Tags will strictly NOT be allowed entry into the Club premises.

Should any Member or guest fail to do so, the Council will proceed with disciplinary action.

ALL persons entering the Club premises MUST WEAR FACE MASK.

Anyone who refuses to wear face mask will be prohibited from entering the Club.

Please maintain physical distance at all times in the Club premises. Please refrain from grouping.

Please note that if all tables are occupied, we may have to turn away Members / Guests.

 

• RCS Gym SOP

1. A maximum of Two Members only allowed at any one time.    
2. Entry by appointment and schedule.    
3. Physical distancing rules apply (1 metre).
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.
    

• RCS Swimming Pool SOP

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

 

• Operation Hours for Sports Bar and Bistro

Please note the Operation hours for the Sports Bar is 4pm to 12am.
Bistro is open for Lunch at 12pm to 2.30pm and then for dinner from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.

• Operation Days and Hours for Karaoke in Tudor Bar

KARAOKE Operation hours in Tudor Bar is from Sundays to Thursdays from 6pm to 11.30pm.
Strictly NO Karaoke on Fridays & Saturdays.

DAILY BUSINESS LUNCH SPECIALS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

From 12.00noon – 3.00pm (Not available on Public Holidays and Weekends)

Monday	Chicken Sukka	Member: RM10.00 nett	Non-Member: RM10.60 nett
Tuesday	Deep Fried Fish in Black Bean Sauce	Member: RM12.00 nett	Non-Member: RM12.70 nett
Wednesday	Baked Lamb in Spicy Coriander Sauce	Member: RM12.00 nett	Non-Member: RM12.70 nett
Thursday	Burmese Prawn Curry	Member: RM12.00 nett	Non-Member: RM12.70 nett
Friday	Spicy Chicken Kadai	Member: RM10.00 nett	Non-Member: RM10.60 nett

 

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

Bukhari Rice with Tandoori Chicken

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.     

• Facilities in Tudor Bar / Sports Bar

Please note that facilities provided in the Tudor Bar / Sports Bar is exclusively for the use of RCS Fellows, Members of Reciprocal Clubs and Affiliated Room Guests only. However, the Council has allowed the Youth Members to use these facilities but they are not allowed to sign in their guests.

• 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.

• Obituary

Our deepest condolenses and sympathies to:

1. The family of Dato’ Randhir Singh, MN201005 on his demise on  09 September 2020.
2. Mr Avethar Singh, MN201436 on the demise of his beloved mother on 10 September 2020.

 

A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose – a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achive.

–  John Maxwell