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Minutes
SG50 Teams meeting 3 January 2015
MacDonalds meeting room, Riccarton.
The meeting opened with a welcome by Sitti Curtis at 11.15am.
Present: Sitti Curtis (President), Martin Schnelle (Admin), Michael Tan (Advisor), Evelyn Tan, Sandy
Ghozali, Martini Pons and Cheong Chee Kian (President - Merlion Society)
Apologies: Zach Yan and Thomas Lau
1. Call for additional items: Sitti called for the first email from the High Commissioner to be
included under the Correspondence agenda-tabled to everyone.
2. Briefing of last meeting: Martin briefed Chee Kian the SG50 teams meeting at Madam
Kwong restaurant 22 December 2014
Seating arrangement of max.270 people, where the stage area will be and the
seating plan, video/audio layout and the tasting of entrees. From the technical
viewpoint, all is good and we are looking at adding more video capabilities. The
restaurant is inclusive of PA and sound system which is an advantage to us.
(Martini arrived at 11.20am).
3. Sitti stated that the primary agenda of the meeting was to appoint key people in the various
roles to organise the 50th gala event. It was presented that the SG50 Team will be a subcommittee of the SCC and the chairperson with the administrator will present the gala event
to the SCC committee team. Sitti will support and liaise with the chairperson and the
administrator regularly.
The motion was agreed and carried unanimously.
Nominations of roles according to the SG50 Management Plan:
Chairperson Michael Tan
Moved Sitti/ Seconded Martini
Administrator- Martin Schnelle
Moved Sitti/ Seconded Sandy
Programme Director Michael Tan
Moved Sitti / Seconded Martin
Marketing- Martini
Moved Evelyn/seconded Sitti
Technical Martin
Moved Michael/ Seconded Sandy
Set up Sitti nominated Chee Kian but he will need time to consider this role and
the Merlion Societys to support the SG50 team.
Menu Evelyn Tan
Moved Sitti/ Seconded Martini

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Action Points: Michael to follow up with Chee Kians confirmation to accept the role of Set-Up lead
person and advice the team asap.

4. Correspondence
Tabled by Sitti - suggested the first email from the High Commissioner to be read
and for the team to understand his expectation of the gala event. Michael
mentioned the expectation is high and we should take into account what we can
deliver and according to our capabilities and budget. Martin proposed a 2 tier
budget to the High Commissioner and this will be discussed in detail with
subsequent meetings.
Circulated electronically by Sitti Email from SIA, Aeron Lioe, stating the budget to
bring in SIA girl to the gala. There were several viewpoints, mainly due to the budget
and this will be discussed further in the next meeting.
Action Points: Sitti will liaise with Aeron regarding options of SIA girl to work for both parties.

Circulated electronically by Sitti Email from Wendy who manages SIA props. Martin
briefed of his communications with Wendy and this is to be developed further.

Action Points: Michael and Martin to liaise with Wendy to look at what she has to offer .
5. Items for discussion-nomination or proposal for each item:
Emcee/Master of Ceremonies Sitti mentioned of Zach s interest to MC the event.
Michael suggested someone who is experienced as an MC as the gala is a big event
and he envisioned a story to be told of Singapore from its history point of view to be
done in a creative way that is not time consuming and a support of a background
voice to tell the story. Sitti suggested considering a few MCs, on behalf of both the
young and senior generations. This is to be discussed further.
Event speakers- Mayor, Nicky Wagner, High Commissioner, SIA, the SCC President
and SG50 Chairperson (possibly the Merlions president if they come on-board )
Reward recipients-Sitti suggested Martin for his admin work and others from our
community who deserves an award or recognition for their achievement.
Photographer- Sitti will liaise with Eva Leong ( photographer from 2013 ND day)
Gift Bags- Sitti suggested Thomas Lau to sort out the ND gift packs. Sitti will liaise
with OSU.
Sponsorships-Martini to lead
Publicity - Martini and Sandy will jointly publicise and market the 50th gala event.
Budget-Sitti, Martin & Michael will liaise from time to time.
Action Points: Sitti to start the spreadsheet of the various roles. Martin and Michael will update.

Flowers Evelyn Tan volunteered and will lead her team.

Motel for out of town guests Michael volunteered to assist if need to.
Invitation Cards /Programs/Tickets Martini volunteered and will lead this role
including all printing and design.

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6. Matters arising: Martin mentioned of ticket prices and we need to confirm for the different
categories. At this stage he is proposing for the budget -$48 for members, $58 for nonmembers, $38 for students, $18 for under children 12 years old. This is to be discussed
further.
Action Points: Michael will liaise with all concerns to confirm the various ticket prices.
7. Next meeting will be on the 17th of January at the Migrants Centre at 4.00pm.
The meeting closed at 1.15pm.

Signed: .
Chairperson SG50 Team

Monday 17 January 2014