PE Vinod & his Ball Committee did a fabulous job. Amazing performances from PDG David, Tony, Opera singer, Angela & generous donation from PP Miranda.
We exceeded our pledges target. Fantastic MC’s Anmol & Anisha, Auctioneer PP Gautam was great and & many thanks to all the KGMiers who attended and supported the Ball last night.
Super band & music by Chunky Onion. KGM rocked last night.
Also admired KGM’s “can do” spirit. Despite the bad weather we still went “full force” ahead with the Ball.🕺🏼💃🏾🎼🍷🎊🎉🥂💝🎁👍👌👏🏻👏🏻💪
Next Regular Lunch Meeting: Date: May 8th 2024 (Wednesday)
Event: Regular Lunch Meeting
Location: Room B3, Holiday Inn Golden Mile, 50 Nathan Road TST Time: 12.30 to 14:00
Menu: Indian
No Speaker, Mix & Mingle, getting to know each other better.
RSVP: on Whatsapp group
Upcoming Events:
May 5th - Rotary Hk Ultramarathon - postponed due to bad weather May 18-19 - District Conference - details & flyer below. KGM to subsidize this DC above $600. Need more KGM BOD members & new members to join. 6 signed up so far. May 22nd - 12:30-2 pm Regular luncheon guest speaker - Jamie Gong - witty stand-up comedian May 25-29 - RI Singapore Convention. Only 7 signed up. Need more members to sign up for this amazing convention. June 12 - Vocational Awards dinner at HIGM - 6:30-9:30pm . Flyer to be received soon. June 15-16 - Intl service trip to Manila - Rotary Club of Paranaque (to be confirmed by PP Gautam) June 19 - KGM Fellowship at Te Quiero Mucho - 7 - 11 pm June 23rd - Charity Bazaar at Wanchai Playground (to be confirmed by SWD). June 26 - 12:30-2 pm at HIGM - Club Installation for PE Vinod & handover ceremony
For updates on events, please stay tuned on the Whatsapp Announcement Group.
Knowledge Section: Rotary Quiz (answers at the bottom of the bulletin)
You have safely returned to Earth from the Star Wars, let's quiz your experience...
What weapon do Jedi Knights use?
What is the name of Han Solo's ship?
What is the actual name of "Baby Yoda"?
Who is Luke's father?
What creatures live in the forests of Endor?
Who built C-3PO?
What is Queen Amidala's real first name?
Jango Fett has a clone that he raises like a son. What is his name?
What is Darth Vader's real name?
Who says "Do or do not. There is no try."?
What is the name of the robot that accompanies Poe Dameron on his mission?
Who is Luke's sister?
*NEW* Knowledge & Fun Facts on Money / Finance / Investment / Stock Market:
The Japanese Yen has been in the headlines recently, let's learn why it's such an important currency and some fun facts about it;
Introduced in 1871, the Japanese yen (Japanese: 円), or JPY, is the official currency of Japan. The symbol of the yen is ¥, along with JP¥, which is sometimes used to separate the Japanese yen from the Chinese yuan renminbi, which shares the same symbol.
The Japanese currency is the third most traded currency in the world after the United States dollar, (USD), and euro (EUR). JPY also ranks as the fourth reserve currency after the United States dollar, euro and British pound (GBP) globally.
The meaning of the word ‘yen’ is ‘round’.
During the 19th century, Spanish dollars were used in Japan, along with local currencies.
The Japanese currency often appreciates during times of uncertainty. Therefore the yen is viewed as a safe haven by investors.
Japan is a free-market economy, with the service industry accounting for almost 69 percent of the total gross domestic product (GDP).
In 2020, Japan was the world’s third largest national economy by nominal GDP, with the country’s GDP being estimated at a little over US$5 trillion.
Japan ranks as the second country in the world in terms of possessing the most foreign exchange reserves, which are worth US$1.3 trillion.
In 2018, the country was the world's fourth largest importer and the fourth largest exporter.
Japan Exchange Group is the third largest stock exchange by market capitalisation globally.
1494 – Christopher Columbus discovers “St Iago”. It is later renamed Jamaica. 1626 – Manhattan Island is sold! Native American Indians agree to the deal in exchange for $24 in cloth & buttons. 1886 – The syrup for Coca-Cola is invented by Atlanta Pharmacist John Styth Permerton. 1978 – Digital Equipment Corporation sends the first bulk unsolicited commercial emails… spam is born! 1934 – The World’s largest pearl (6.4kg.) was discovered in the Philippines. 1941 – The cereal “Cheerios” hits store shelves.
“A champion is defined not by their wins, but by how many times they recover when they fall.” - Serena Williams
Food for Thought:
The Blue Zone Diet
What is the concept of the blue zone?
“Blue Zone” is a non-scientific term given to geographic regions that are home to some of the world's oldest people. It was first used by the author Dan Buettner, who was studying areas of the world in which people live exceptionally long lives. None of the blue zones centenarians the author ever met tried to live to 100. No one said at age 50, “You know what, I’m going to get on that longevity diet and live another 50 years!” They don’t count calories, take vitamins, weigh protein grams, or even read labels. They don’t restrict their food intake—in fact, they all celebrate with food.
What is the Blue Zone Diet... There 11 simple guidelines reflect how the world’s longest-lived people ate for most of their lives. I will post 1 guideline per bulletin, stay tuned. Remember, these are just guidelines, meant to help you, but listen to your body and work out the best diet and exercise routine plan that works best for you.
SLASH SUGAR
Consume only 28 grams (7 teaspoons) of added sugar daily. People in the blue zones eat sugar intentionally, not by habit or accident. They consume about the same amount of naturally occurring sugars as North Americans do, but only about a fifth as much added sugar—no more than seven teaspoons of sugar a day. It’s hard to avoid sugar. It occurs naturally in fruits, vegetables, and even milk. But that’s not the problem.
Between 1970 and 2000, the amount of added sugar in the American food supply rose by 25 percent. This adds up to about 22 teaspoons of added sugar each of us consumes daily—insidious, hidden sugars mixed into soda, yogurt, and sauces. Too much sugar in our diet has been shown to suppress the immune system. It also spikes insulin levels, which can lead to diabetes and lower fertility, make you fat, and even shorten your life.
Our advice: If you must eat sweets, save cookies, candy, and bakery items for special occasions, ideally as part of a meal. Limit sugar added to coffee, tea, or other foods to no more than four teaspoons per day. Skip any product that lists sugar among its first five ingredients.
Starters:
Dahi Papadi Chaat with Tamarind Sauce (No Dairy)
Onion Pakora with Mint Chutney
Fried Papadum, Green Mint Chutney, Mango Achar (Mango Pickle), Spicy Achar (Spicy Pickle), Cucumber Raita, Red Onions Salad.
Mains:
Indian lamb chop cooked Amritsari-style on the barbecue (No Diary)
Paneer Tikka Amritsari
Boneless Goanese Fish Curry (Medium Spicy) (No Dairy)
Chicken Tikka Masala (No Dairy)
Paneer Bhurji (Scrambled Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese), Onions, Tomatoes and Spices) (VEG)
Baingan Bharta (Spicy fire roasted eggplant mash) (VEG)
Naan Bread.
Pullao Rice (On Request)
Dessert:
Gulab Jamun in Sweet Syrup, with Mango Sorbet.
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