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October 2005 - Issue 17
HIGHLIGHTS |
 Membership Souvenir Distribution Exercise. |
As part of our membership benefits, UTES is once again distributing souvenirs to our members. The souvenir distribution exercise will commence on 27 October 2005. Letters enclosed with distribution locations on designated dates have been sent out to all eligible members who have successful paid-up membership fees as at 1 October 2005. So members do look out for the letter in your mailbox!
For more details, please visit http://www.utes.org.sg
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NTUC “Back To School” Programme – Closing Date Extended to 28 October 2005! |
Good news for members! The closing date for the above programme has been extended to 28 October 2005. Application forms are available at UTES Office or http://www.utes.org.sg/spec_focus.htm
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| NTUC “Back To School” Programme – Closing Date Extended to 28 October 2005! |
UTES will be holding its 23rd Anniversary Dinner and Dance for all members at Orchard Hotel. The theme of the event is “Glitterati Night”. Attractive lucky draw prizes conducted electronically are up for grabs!
Other attractions include Denise, the jazz singing sensation and a special performance by Young UTES.
Event |
23rd Anniversary Dinner & Dance |
Venue |
Orchard Hotel, Level 3, Grand Ballroom |
Day/Date |
Friday, 2 December 2005 |
Time |
6.30pm till late |
Ticket Price |
$38 per ticket |
Guest-of -Honour |
Mr Lim Boon Heng,
Secretary-General of NTUC and
Minister for Prime Minister's Office |
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For the purchase of tickets, please refer to the separate form as attached. So hurry and get your tickets now before they are all sold out!
For more details, please visit http://www.utes.org.sg/images/UTES23rdDinnerandDance.jpg |
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HAPPENINGS @ UTES |
SNCF-CARE Walk-A-Jog – Participants Wanted! |
SNCF is organizing a 2.4km Walk-A-Jog to raise funds for its adopted charity, the Children-At-risk Empowerment Association (CARE), a Voluntary Welfare Organization (VWO). CARE is an affiliate of National Council of Social Service and is a registered charity with Institution of Public Character (IPC) status.
Highlights of the event include a Kebaya aerobics demonstration, Martial art demonstration and
Performance by CARE’s Students.
Details of the Walk-A-Jog as follows:-
Date |
Sunday, 13th November 2005 |
Time |
7.30am – 10.00am |
Venue |
East Coast Park E 2 (open space next to East Coast Lagoon Food Centre) |
Guest-of-Honour |
Mr Chan Soo Sen,
Minister of State for Education
and MP for Joo Chiat Constituency |
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All participants are entitled to a lucky draw and early birds will receive a FREE goodie bag! No registration fees required!
For members who are keen to participate, kindly e-mail under the heading ‘SNCF-CARE Walk-A-Jog’ your Name, Company, I/C and Contact nos. to utes@utes.org.sg. The closing date of submission is 4 November 2005.
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| UTES Welfare Benefits for Members. |
Over the years, UTES has been dedicated to helping members ease their financial needs through the various grants, funds and schemes available. These include ‘Get-well Wishes’ Beverage Basket, Benevolent Grant, Hospitalization Reimbursement, Medical Assistance Scheme, Bursary Awards, SLF Gift Plus, SLF Hardship Grant, NTUC FairPrice Vouchers Scheme, Public Transport Assistance Vouchers Scheme, Public Transport Fund, Family Recreation Fund and Back-to-school Programme.
In addition, each year, every member will receive an annual membership gift in appreciation of their support towards the union.
For FY04/05, a total of $262,605.00 was given out to members. And for FY05/06 up to the month of September, the figure stands at $162,151.15.
Going forward, UTES will continue to do its utmost in providing financial assistance to our members, whenever required. We also hope to receive the continued cooperation and support of our members!
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| Downtown East – The Choice Leisure Destination for Union Members!!! |
Book a chalet with UTES and members can enjoy * FREE UNLIMITED DAY ENTRY PASS for 4 persons to Wild Wild Wet as well as the Escape theme park (worth up to $116). For chalet booking enquiries, call UTES at 6337 1122, fax 6339 6040, or email chalet@utes.org.sg . Bookings may be done in person at UTES Office.
For more details, visit http://www.utes.org.sg/memb_elig_bene.htm . *Terms and conditions apply |
| UTES Online Membership Campaign!– Ending Soon! |
Join us as a Union Member from 1 September to 31 October 2005 ! The first 100 successful sign-ups will be given a pair of FREE Coffee Club Vouchers!
For more details, visit http://www.utes.org.sg/memb_elig_bene_how.htm |
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NTUC UPDATES |
A World of Blockbusters With U Movies! |
Come end-October 2005, Union Members will be treated to a first peek of U Movies, a community site for movie buffs! Join the club, take our survey and stand to win exclusive movie passes.
- Sign Up With U Movies
-Stay connected with our latest movie promos!
- Shaw Movie Vouchers Special
-Get Shaw Movie Passes at just S$7.50 each and enjoy your favourite movies on any day and at any time!
- U Movie Contest
-Complete a Survey and stand to Win Exclusive Shaw Movie Passes and Vouchers!
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| NTUC Eldercare Promotion. |
Silver Circle (a new centre managed by NTUC ElderCare) offers a 'person-centered' day care services to Seniors at a very special rate from S$200 per month (including lunch and tea) for a period of 3 months, till 31 Dec 2005. The offer is valid at Blk 112 Pasir Ris St 11 only.
Also, a Health Enhancement Programme is available the centre, aiming at building the physical health and preventive measures towards the wellness for Active Seniors at S$80 per month.
You can also save up to 20% on the retail price of selected home care equipment. Call 62138212 for more details. |
| Singapore Learning Festival 2005. |
The Singapore Learning Festival 2005 organized by NTUC will be held at:
Venue |
SUNTEC Singapore Exhibition Hall 403 & 404, Level 4 |
Date |
27th to 30th October 2005 (Thursday to Sunday) |
Time |
Thursday 27th October 2005, 12pm – 9pm
Friday 28th October 2005 to Sunday 30th October 2005, 11am – 9pm |
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At the Singapore Learning Festival, you’ll discover how you can skill up for great service and stay ahead in the service industry. Covering Finance, Healthcare, Retail and Tourism, the Festival will show you the job opportunities, careers and skills needed in these industries. You can take part in service games, attend free training talks and career seminars. What’s more, there’ll be other fun learning activities. So join us and don’t miss these exciting highlights that we’ve lined up for you.
More details can be found at www.learningfest.com.sg
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| Barney's Musical Castle 'Live’ Asian Tour 2005. |
Barney's 'live' show features Barney and friends in a musical-fantasy adventure with kings and knights, an enchanted forest, a costume parade, and lots of dancing to 20 favourite Barney tunes!
Date |
25 Nov - 9 Dec 2005 |
Venue |
27th to 30th October 2005 (Thursday to Sunday) |
| Weekends (Fri-Sun) |
$65, $48, $38, $25 |
Weekdays (Tue-Thu) |
$55, $40, $32, $25 |
(Free admission for children below two years old.)
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Union members enjoy 10% discount off Category 1-3 tickets from 12 Oct! Buy your tickets through SISTIC now! Or log on to www.sistic.com.sg or call the hotline at 6348 5555. For more details, please visit http://www.ntuc.org.sg/members/member_benefits_barney_musical.asp
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| NTUC Income Free Financial Seminar. |
Let NTUC Income share with you how Investment-Linked-Products can be part of your financial planning solutions to meet your every need. Find out more at their FREE educational seminar!
Title |
All You Need to Know About ILPs |
Speakers |
Mr Tan Kin Lian, Chief Executive Officer, NTUC Income
and Dr Larry Haverkamp, Dr Money from The New Paper |
| Date/Time |
27 October (Thursday), 7pm - 9pm |
Venue |
NTUC Auditorium, NTUC Centre Level 7, One Marina Boulevard |
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To register, call 6877 3366 or visit http://incnet.income.com.sg/uinbooking/seminar.aspx
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Calling all budding student journalists! |
Want to play journalist for a day? Well, here's your chance!
The "Photojournalism Contest" of "Vitality and Me" organized by NTUC Eldercare is now open to all adults and secondary school students to have a go at their writing skills. Imagine yourself as a journalist and you are covering the story of Seniors at play, exercising or with family members. Pick one of the photographs (A to F) and give it a creative caption and a short editorial write up of not more than 50 words reporting the scene depicted as though you were personally there. Your paragraph should inspire readers to read about Seniors in a postive way.
The closing date is 28 October 2005. So hurry and stand a chance to win attractive prizes! Please find attached the entry form.
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| Health Talk on ‘Back Problems’ |
LinkPoints is organizing a health talk on back problems by certified health practitioners as follows:-
Date |
29 October 2005 , Saturday |
Time |
2.00pm - 5.00pm |
| Topics |
Introduction of the Spine, Types & Causes of Back pain, Solution - Medical Alternatives; Prevention of Back Pain; How to Choose a Good & Supportive Mattress, Pressure Mapping System |
Venue |
NTUC Centre, Room 701 No. 1 Marine Boulevard (next to Neptune Theatre) |
| Fees |
$10 (Union Members)/ $15 (Non-Union Members) |
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Limited Seats are available! Hurry, register now @ 6268 5737 or Email: backcare_mega@yahoo.com.sg |
| Want to keep yourself updated on UTES news? |
Subscribe to the bi-monthly e-newsletter on latest Union updates & promotions from UTES & NTUC:-
UTES: http://www.utes.org.sg/subscribe.php |
| Convert your NTUC General Branch to UTES membership Now! |
If you have recently joined SingTel, SingPost or any of SingTel subsidiaries and are already an existing NTUC Card Holder, make the conversion to become a UTES member now!
For more details, please visit http://www.utes.org.sg/memb_elig.htm or contact us @ 6337 1122. |
| Changed your address or contact number? |
Kindly update UTES on any changes of the above by visiting http://www.utes.org.sg/change_add.php . |
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October 2005 - Issue 18
HIGHLIGHTS |
Overcoming Challenges of an Aging Workforce |
In the 28 October issue of NTUC News, NTUC announced that it is keen to work with early adopters to raise employment rates of older workers. In the words of Mr Lim Swee Say, NTUC Deputy Secretary-General, ‘Simply put, our aim is to increase the employment rates of workers in the 50s and the re-employment rate of workers in the 60s.’
To read more about it, please visit http://www.ntuc.org.sg/ntucunions/news_281005_1.asp
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Membership Souvenir Distribution Exercise Update |
The membership souvenir distribution exercise has commenced! About 1000 members have collected the souvenir at our designated distribution centres since 27 October 2005! All members would have received a letter in their mail box to inform them on the collection of the souvenir by now. Original letters must be produced upon collection at the various work locations according to the distribution schedule attached with the letter, or at UTES office during office hours. For more details on the distribution schedule, you may also refer to http://www.utes.org.sg/spec_focus.htm.
If you have not received the letter or need to inform us of your change of home address, kindly contact Ms Kamilah at 6337 1122 x 29 or email kamilah@utes.org.sg.
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HAPPENINGS @ UTES |
NTUC “Back To School” Programme & Public Transport Fund 2nd Round – CLOSED |
We thank all members who have sent in their applications for the above. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be notified. All successful applicants will receive a letter, sent to their home address with details on the collection of the vouchers by mid November 2005.
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| Downtown East – The Choice Leisure Destination for Union Members!!! |
Book a chalet with UTES and members can enjoy *FREE UNLIMITED DAY ENTRY PASS for 4 persons to Wild Wild Wet as well as the Escape theme park (worth up to $116). For chalet booking enquiries, call UTES at 6337 1122, fax 6339 6040, or email chalet@utes.org.sg. Bookings may be done in person at UTES Office.
For more details, please visit http://www.utes.org.sg/memb_elig_bene.htm. Terms and conditions apply.
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| UTES 23rd Anniversary Dinner & Dance |
UTES will be holding its 23rd Anniversary Dinner and Dance for all members at Orchard Hotel. The theme of the event is “Glitterati Night”. Attractive lucky draw prizes conducted electronically are up for grabs!
Other attractions include Denise, the jazz singing sensation and a special performance by Young UTES.
Event |
23rd Anniversary Dinner & Dance |
Venue |
Orchard Hotel, Level 3, Grand Ballroom |
| Day/Date |
Friday, 2 December 2005 |
| Time |
6.30pm till late |
| Ticket Price |
$38 per ticket |
Guest-of-Honour |
Mr Lim Boon Heng,
Secretary-General of NTUC and Minister for Prime Minister’s Office
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So hurry and get your tickets now before they are all sold out! For more details, please visit http://www.utes.org.sg. |
| Monthly Update on UTES Membership Benefits |
For the month of October 2005, the following membership benefits were given out to assist members:-
Type of Membership Benefit |
Amount($) |
Beverage Basket |
880.00 |
| Medical Assistance |
1,000.00 |
| Benevolent Grant |
900.00 |
| Hospitalization Reimbursement |
4,020.00 |
Total |
6,800.00 |
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For more information on membership benefits, please visit http://www.utes.org.sg/
Madam Lee Wan, recipient of the SLF Gift Plus Claim of $30,000
on 19 October 2005
for the demise of her husband Mr Tan Yau Hong, a member with over 20 years of membership. |
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| Want to keep yourself updated on UTES news? |
Subscribe to the bi-monthly e-newsletter on latest Union updates & promotions from UTES at http://www.utes.org.sg/subscribe.php. |
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NTUC UPDATES |
NTUC Foodfare Breakfast Set |
Early birds, enjoy ‘Super Value’ breakfast set, consisting of kaya toast, half-boiled eggs and hot beverage at only $1.40! Simply produce your NTUC card at the following:-
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Outlet |
Address |
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ADM |
Blk 678A Woodlands Ave 6, 2nd floor Singapore 731678 (Next to Admiralty MRT) |
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BNC |
Blk 204 Bedok North St #01 - 393 Singapore 460204 (Next to Bedok Hawker Center ) |
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CCK |
Blk 303 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 #01-723 Singapore 680303 |
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CKC |
Blk 673B Choa Chu Kang Crescent #01-01 Singapore 681673 |
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JWC |
Blk 679 Jurong West Central #01-02 Singapore 640679 |
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PRR |
1 Pasir Ris Close #01-27 NTUC Lifestyle World Downtown East Singapore 519599 |
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SKA |
Blk 308 Anchorvale Road #01 - 07 Singapore 540308 |
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SKR |
11 Rivervale Crescent #01-01 Rivervale MallSingapore 545082 |
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| NTUC LinkPoints Special:
Movie Screening of Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire
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Harry Potter is back. The must watch movie of the year is here to delight us! It is Harry Potter's fourth year at Hogwarts School. In this eventful year, he faces his greatest challenges and dangers. Harry finds himself selected to represent Hogwarts in the dangerous multi-wizardry school competition.
Don't miss this Movie Blockbuster. Redemption of movie tickets (max 4 per member) starts from 10 November 2005 at LinkPoints Rewards Centre 10am onwards.
Want to enjoy a FREE regular popcorn set as well? Simply DRESS up like one of the characters in Harry Potter Movie on the screening day! Come in as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Mad-eye Moody or any of the characters you can think of.
Screening Details
Screening Date |
17 Nov 2005 |
Thursday
Time |
7pm*
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Venue |
Eng Wah Cinema, Toa Payoh
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NTUC Cardholders:
700 LinkPoints or 150 LinkPoints + $4
NTUC-OCBC Credit/Debit Cardholders:
650 LinkPoints or 100 LinkPoints + $4(Limited to 150 seats only)
For more details of the promotion, please visit http://www.linkpoints.com.sg/frontend/promo/index.aspxor call the customer service hotline 6223 5225.
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| Barney's Musical Castle 'Live’ Asian Tour 2005. |
Barney's 'live' show features Barney and friends in a musical-fantasy adventure with kings and knights, an enchanted forest, a costume parade, and lots of dancing to 20 favourite Barney tunes!
Date |
25 Nov - 9 Dec 2005 |
Venue |
27th to 30th October 2005 (Thursday to Sunday) |
| Weekends (Fri-Sun) |
$65, $48, $38, $25 |
Weekdays (Tue-Thu) |
$55, $40, $32, $25 |
(Free admission for children below two years old.)
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Union members enjoy 10% discount off Category 1-3 tickets from 12 Oct! Buy your tickets through SISTIC now! Or log on to www.sistic.com.sg or call the hotline at 6348 5555. For more details, please visit http://www.ntuc.org.sg/members/member_benefits_barney_musical.asp
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| Michael Bolton Vintage World Tour Concert |
Good news for members who are fans of Michael Bolton. Get 10% discount off ticket price from 17 October – 20 November 2005 (Discount excludes sistic fee and GST.). Details as follows:-
Date/ Time |
27 Nov 2005 (Sunday), 8pm |
Venue |
The MAX Pavilion @ Singapore Expo |
| Ticket Prices |
S$128, S$98, S$78, S$58 |
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For booking of tickets, please visit http://www.ntuc.org.sg/members/member_benefits_michael_bolton.asp
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Convert your NTUC General Branch to UTES membership Now! |
If you have recently joined SingTel, SingPost or any of SingTel subsidiaries and are already an existing NTUC Card Holder, make the conversion to become a UTES member now! By being a member of the UTES family, you will enjoy benefits that are exclusively for UTES members.
For more details, please visit http://www.utes.org.sg/memb_elig.htm or contact us @ 6337 1122.
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| Changed your address or contact number? |
Kindly update UTES on any changes of the above by visiting http://www.utes.org.sg/change_add.php . |
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