SGDF Vision

Met Rosanne and JinJin for lunch. Went to have some Pizza at the basement of Raffles City. Leting joined us, but decided to go to food court to find food instead. Kelvin came just as we were finishing our food.

After all that pizza, its time for dessert. We went up to Haagen Daaz to get some ice cream. I treated Rosanne to some strawberry ice cream as a birthday present and have some choc brownies for myself. The brownies here is really very nice, must try it again when got the chance!

The indulgence in sinful food took some time as we slowly enjoy it. We then proceed to the Carlton Hotel for the SGDF AGM. The AGM went as normal AGM would, verifying and approving the various documents. This time, we have a voting of new AGM Executive members also. The people were nominated before the AGM, and since every post has only one nominee and no new nominations, and no objections, it was passed. I am now officially an Exco member.

Shawn was then asked to tell us the direction of the dancesport scene as he's the presidium of IDSF(International Dancesport Federation) and our official coach. We were told that the chance of getting dancesport into 2008 Olympics is a no-go. He also told us about the coming IOC conference, that there's only a slim chance of getting into the 2012 Olympics cos of the limit that was set to the no. of sports to be hosted in the Olympics. We were also told about the coming SEA games, which has Dancesport as one of the events to be hosted. After that, we broke for refreshments.

The Exco members and the potential athletes to represent Singapore for the coming SEA games proceeded back into the conference room after the break. Robert, the President of SGDF, told the athletes of the rules and regulations set by the Olympic Council. He stressed the importance of remaining contactable at all times in case there is any surprise doping checks. He also reminded them to work very hard for the games as he had fought very hard for the sponsorship for the lessons and competitions overseas. He expects them to spend almost everyday at the studio either practicing or taking lessons. I was impressed by his determination to provide the best possible support he can to the athletes, and the ingenuity in making it all work (Dancesport is not very well known compared to things like soccer). Although he sound harsh to the athletes, I feel that its cos he wants to see his efforts pay off, that they'll appreciate what he has worked so hard for.

As all of the athletes are my good friends, I wish them well, and hope they'll see their efforts pay off, and make Singapore proud. Go Team Singapore, Go!!!