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7th AGM Report reported by: Rafael Oei
Secretary (Term 2000/2001)
The Master-of-Ceremonies for the night was Mr. Bob Wong. After a brief welcome, guests and members were invited to savour the delectable buffet spread. The easy-going atmosphere contributed to active networking for the new and a reunion for the seasoned. While dinner continued, the Secretary of the AES Singapore Section, Mr. Rafael Oei, gave a short presentation on the benefits of associating with an international organization such as AES. Sharing his own personal experiences and the value of being able to function within and among like-minded individuals, he introduced AES Singapore Section and AES International as a community that serious audio professionals would want to be a part of. A lovely and quirky greeting, from MTV Singapore’s video DJ Donita Rose, then followed the secretary’s report. The guests were then treated to a nostalgic video presentation Down Memory Lane documenting the AES Singapore Section’s growth since its inception. Both presentations were produced by Mr Kenneth J Delbridge. The honorary Advisor, Mr Jibby Jacob, then delivered a message from AES Vice-President, International Region, Dr Rhonda Wilson. She congratulated AES Singapore on their 7th Annual General Meeting and commended the section, once again, on its activities and good organisation. She looked forward to the new committee and more activities, particularly the coming seminar during the PALA convention in July. Mr Robert Soo, Chairman AES Singapore Section, then presented the opening address and the Chairman’s report for the Term 2000/2001. He told the audience that the membership of the AES Singapore Section has grown to a total of 79. He urged those present to pass the word around and rally more people to join AES Singapore Section. The Chairman reiterated that members’ benefits include discounts for AES seminars, monthly newsletters and a network of audio professionals that you may call upon for assistance. AES SINGAPORE SECTION MEMBERSHIP STRENGTH
He thanked the efforts of the committee and the contribution of Mr Lim Ban Thian and web master Dr Roland Tan, who have contributed to the continuity of these media. In that same breath, he thanked MediaV for hosting the AES Singapore Section site as well. The Chairman reported that each of the 9 activities were well organised and well attended. These included talks, demonstrations, lectures, tours and seminars that attracted a diverse group of people, the highest being the tour to Audioplex Studios. He then announced the coming audio seminar “Surround Sound Technologies and Microphone Technologies” in July at the PALA convention. As he ended, he congratulated Dr Roland Tan on his nomination for AES Governor for Term 2001/2002 and expressed appreciation for the support from fellow committee members. Mr. Eric Chan, the Treasurer, then presented the Section audited statement of accounts for the term 2000/2001. Eric went through the statement in some detail and reported a healthy account that will go forward into the next term. Special thanks were then given to the honorary auditors, Dr Preston Murphy and Dr Joseph Peters, who audited the accounts. The election for the Singapore Section officers for the Term 2001/2002 then followed. Following the presentation of the nominees by the Nominations Committee, Mr Chew Yong Khian and Mr Cheah Beng Kin conducted the elections proper. The proceedings went through smoothly and without incident. The newly elected officers for the Term 2001/2002 is:
Post Elected Proposer
Plaques of appreciation were then presented to the outgoing Section officers and tokens of appreciation to all who lent their assistance in the running of this memorable night. One 20-year membership award was presented to Eugene Chan Yew Jin. Following that, the incoming Chairman, Mr Robert Soo, gave a short welcome address sharing his vision and hopes for the coming year. Having dispensed with the formalities, the audience was finally rewarded with the lucky draw. Fortunately, there were prizes for each member. These included headphones, microphones, CDs, and a digital 24-track recorder. Dr Preston Murphy was called upon to draw the winners and give away the prizes. The top-prize of the multitrack recorder went to Mr Christopher Yap. The AES Singapore Section would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous donation of the lucky draw prizes, for the evening. Asia Sound
Pte Ltd The meeting ended with a photography session with all members and guests.
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The
audio industry of Singapore gathered once again on Friday, 29 June 2001
to meet and elect the committee for the Term 2001/2002. At 7.00 pm, 29
members and 59 guests of the AES Singapore Section began streaming in to the
Le Meridien Hotel to attended the 7th Annual General Meeting cum
Buffet Dinner of the AES Singapore Section. .jpg)
