OSU (Overseas Singaporean Unit) Portal and newsletter invitation

[Singapore Connect]

Dear Members,

Some of us are receiving this OSU (Overseas Singaporean Unit) newsletter every now and then. The OSU editors have made an observation that there may be many more of you, whom they loosely refer to as OS's (Overseas Singaporeans), who aren't aware that they could sign up to receive the newsletter to their email box. You can get this by registering with OSU at their web site: Overseas Singaporean portal.

 

The May issue of OS TouchPoint (as appended below) is of significance as it touches upon Singapore Day NY 2012, which was recently held in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. Being relatively close by (compared to last year's, which was in Shanghai), a number of your fellow members travelled to NYC to take part in the activities (and, get free food). SingaporeConnect was one of the four OSC's (Overseas Singaporean Clubs) in the US present at a short meeting with the guest-of-honour, DPM Teo, and his entourage. (If you have some notes, photos, or movies to contribute, there's a link below to send it to their OS TouchPoint team).

According to the OSU, the goal of this newsletter, the OS TouchPoint, is to keep overseas Singaporeans updated with important information from home, upcoming events by OSU, as well as lifestyle and personality features.

 

This month’s edition includes information about:

·         The upcoming Distinguished Business Leaders (DBL) Series in Hong Kong featuring Mr Lee Hsien Yang, Chairman, F&N Ltd

·         A new Member Dashboard feature on the OS Portal

·         An interview with jazz composer and musician, Jeremy Monteiro

 

Note, this is a one-time forward of the newsletter for your consideration. We will not be forwarding other issues, so please evaluate and sign-up for your own "copy" if you wish.

 

 _____________

on behalf of the

SingaporeConnect Committee

A social club for food, fun, and friends!

 

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Dear friend abroad, I write this letter somewhat on a high, with the buzz of Singapore Day 2012 still ringing in my head weeks after. The fifth edition of Singapore Day was a tremendous success! And if you were there, thanks for making it so! Thousands of Singaporeans came together in New York on a perfect Spring day in the park, basking in the familiarity of all things Singaporean – an overwhelming experience that warmed the heart just as laksa warmed the belly. To those who continue to disprove the existence of the Singapore Spirit, it is alive and kicking as we saw it as Singapore Day 2012! We note the encouraging feedback many of you have left us on Facebook and it’s awesome you enjoyed yourselves immensely. But let it not be a day that’s a be-all-and-end-all. Just as a relationship with a significant person in your life needs cultivating, it takes more than a letter (or a one-day event) to maintain close ties with home. And the Overseas Singaporean Unit hopes you’ll allow us to be that bridge that connects you to home wherever you live for this season. If you have post-SG Day reflections of the day you’d like to share with kindred spirits, we’re happy to publish your story online. It is a massive effort (cost, manpower, expertise, sweat and tears) to stage Singapore Day and we want to hear if the event was worthwhile. Read on to learn how you can send us your story. Meantime, check out the photos of the day. If Singapore Day was beyond reach for you, our DBL and SG Buzz seasons begin this month, with the kickoff in Hong Kong on 17 May. We hope to see you at one of these upcoming events if it will be happening in your city of residence. For overseas Singaporean clubs, societies and student associations that wish to organise events that will bring the Singaporean community together in your area, why not take advantage of the funding programmes available to you? Familiarise yourself with the funding programmes today. OSU most recently co-hosted the President’s dinner reception with Singaporeans living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I had the pleasure of meeting with some of the attendees, among them, the country manager of an international logistics company, a general director of our local bank, a financial controller of a prestigious hotel and the COO of a business school. Wherever you are and whatever your calling, fly the flag high. If you’d like to get in touch with us with a query, feedback or a suggestion on how OSU can more effectively be your bridge to all that’s happening back home, email us. Over-and-out, but never disconnected, Stanley Leong Head, New Media Overseas Singaporean Unit In this issue: Upcoming OSU Events * OS Portal 101 * Singapore Day 2012 Recap * SG Features Round-Up   The season of Singaporean connections is here again! Meet prominent business leaders and personalities as they travel out to cities all over to the world to meet you. It’s also the perfect reason to get together and meet Singaporeans living in your neighbourhood. For the first time ever, the Distinguished Business Leaders (DBL) Series travels to Hong Kong. Sharing business insights and professional experiences will be Mr Lee Hsien Yang, Chairman of Fraser & Neave Ltd. Read our exclusive interview with him in Speaker Highlights, watch our video clip, and Register for the event today! Distinguished Business Leaders (DBL) Series featuring: Mr Lee Hsien Yang Chairman Fraser & Neave (F&N) Ltd Hong Kong, China 17 May 2012   If you are an Overseas Singaporean (OS) Portal member, you would have noticed that we’ve added a new feature, the Member Dashboard. It is your mission control to help you navigate the Portal more easily and it’s a summary page for all your latest news, activities, event registrations, forum threads and more…. Here’s a run-down of what you can do on the Member Dashboard: [Menu] Update your profile, change your password, see who’s dropped you a message and create your own community event; [SG News] Stay updated with news from home; [Events I am Attending] Keep track of the events you have registered for; [Upcoming Events] View events you might be interested in joining; [Community] Keep track of your activities and postings in the Forum; [OS Funding] Apply for OS Funding and be updated of your application at every stage; and [Poll] Weigh in on matters that affect you! So have fun exploring your Member Dashboard!     The festivities of Singapore Day 2012 in New York may have ended, but the memories won’t. Reminisce the day through our video highlights #Overview #Showcase #Food #Concert #Mambo Jambo on YouTube, photo albums on Flickr and Facebook, as well as all our articles on the OS Portal. Once again, to all your folks who joined us in Brooklyn, New York… Don’t forget we want to hear about your experience at Singapore Day 2012! Tell us what thrilled you, made you laugh, tear or what got you all fuzzy inside. The best journal entries of Singapore Day 2012 will be featured on the Overseas Singaporean portal. Don’t forget to send us the photos you took so we can publish them with your submission. Email us by 18th May at nptd_n...@nptd.gov.sg !   The OSU New Media Team constantly scours the island back home to feature interesting and exciting happenings in Singapore. Here’s a round-up of the recent buzz back home… Jazzin' it up with Jeremy At 14, he already knew he was going to become a musician. Singapore’s jazz extraordinaire, Jeremy Monteiro shares his love for, journey of and inspirations for his music. Plug in to his candid thoughts about the struggles of being a musician in Singaporean in this video interview.   Marks & Spencer: Recharged! Read about and take a pictorial tour of the newly revamped and re-launched Marks and Spencer store, having taken over the sprawling space of what used to be Borders the bookstore. Check out their new pastry and bakery corner when you are back in town!

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