George Fischer Team-building and Retreat 2012

Event: George Fischer Team-building Retreat
Date: July 2012
Venue: Bintan Lagoon Resort (Indonesia)

"1.. 2.. 3.. Jump!" 

Group Activity

Evaluation by Richard

We were invited to organized a series of indoor and outdoor team-building activities at Bintan Lagoon Resort for a 2D1N Team-building cum retreat for all the staff. The focus was to strengthen the teamwork and team spirit through activities focusing on creativity, teamwork and communication.

The staff morale held up high and everyone was keen to participate in all the activities. Activities were designed to allow each team member to lead and also to cooperate. Unlike in a sports telematch, where teams win as a result of stronger physique finesse, these activities challenged a myriad set of diverse strengths and abilities of each team member. Teams whom did excellent in one activity did not necessary outperform in every other activity. Most importantly, at the end of the day, teams whom were faster in completing the tasks ended up taking the initiative to cheer and help the slower teams. That's the spirit of team-building!

With the fun, laughter and spirits held up high, the event rounded up with a sumptuous dinner celebration  with great sharing of the day's activities.

Well done everyone! I am glad to have been part of your retreat. Thank you and see you all again!

Pole Vault Wedding Celebrations @ Chijmes Hall

This is possibly the first in the world - An indoor pole vault wedding.

Click here to watch the wedding highlights!

Singapore emcee Richard Style hosted the grand wedding celebrations for Singapore national pole vault athlete Rachel Yang and her husband David Yeo, who is a professional pole vault coach, at Chijmes Hall on Sunday, 3 June 2012. The highlight of the event was an indoor pole vault challenge, where the bride competed against 4 other national male athletes with various height positions. The bride's outfit worn for the challenge was a specially designed bridal gown, designed by Lydia Neo of Forme Exclusive Tailoring.
(http://www.facebook.com/FormeExclusiveTailoring).

Here are some photos, and a video of Rachel making the jump in her specially designed gown:

Front page - Straits Times (4 June 2012)

Straits Times (4 June 2012)

Local Chinese newspaper

Here she goes...

... And successfully over the bar!

The runway across the entire Chijmes Hall

Indoor pole vault

The runway is shorter than normal, thus increasing the difficulty for the athletes

I will catch you, my love!

Close up of the lovely and cute figurines

I have crossed the bar!

The jazz band

Making wedding vows to each other

Rachel making the jump

Thank you for making me a part of your big day. May your love for each other keep blossoming as you add days to your marriage.

Wedding Celebrations in the Skies

I was honoured to be invited to host the wedding dinner celebration for Kenny and Betty. The entire celebration was held at 1-Altitude. The couple had their solemnization at the rooftop bar (probably the tallest point in Raffles Place or the Central Business District in Singapore). Here are some photos of the venue and decorations:

Aerial view of Boat Quay

Singapore Padang 

Esplanade, Flyer and Marina Suntec Area

The top floor of UOB Plaza. (Do you see Mr Wee's office?)

Lovely restaurant with great views from the floor-to-ceiling windows

Stage covered with flower petals

Rooftop solemnization

Upper deck of the rooftop area

Marina Bay Sands with the sun setting in the background

Lovely macaroons tower

Table lined with flower petals

What's for dinner?

Night view of the Padang

Buffet table with creative chocolate trays L-O-V-E

Dessert Buffet!

Wedding Planner Details:

Love Is

ashley@loveis.com.sg

(65) 8138 4556

JGC Singapore 20th Anniversary Celebration

Event: JGC Singapore 20th Anniversary Celebration
Venue: Jurong Bird Park
Time: 9am - 1pm

"It's our 20th Anniversary!" - JGC Singapore

We are at the Jurong Bird Park!

Cowgirl on Rodeo Bull challenge??

Singapore Emcee Richard Style hosted the 20th Anniversary Celebration for JGC Singapore at the Jurong Bird Park. Family members were invited to be part of the celebration to encourage greater bonding and cohesion among staff and their families. The half day event featured a variety of fringe activities such as souvenir photography, caricature and face painting. Other fun segments included Rodeo Bull Challenge and Fearless Gladiator Competition, where everyone was encouraged to try their hands and beat the best record  within the various categories. Takashimaya vouchers were given out to participating teams as well as winners of the various challenges.

The event commenced with the opening address by the general manager and to the audience's surprise, a parrot flew from the back of the room, over the heads of the audience and delivered the script into the hands of the general manager. Following the speech, the management together with all staff toasted with glasses of red wine to commemorate the 20th anniversary celebration and the milestones achievements of the company.

The event was a great success and a Facebook page was created to showcase the great laughters and smiles of the participants.

(To view the Facebook page, please click here)

Cargotec Annual Dinner & Dance 2012

Event: Cargotec Annual Dinner & Dance 2012

Date: April 2012

Time: 5pm - 10pm

Venue: St James Power Station

You Are On The Hit list!

The clock stuck six and the Emcee announced "It's Party Time! Free flow starts now..." Everyone rushed to the bar and started cheering and toasting, with DJ spinning great music and hyping up the mood for all.

Management staff kicked off the event on stage with a dance led by the emcee. The crowd joined in to give their support. After the dance, the country manager delivered the opening speech and presented long service awards with a staff receiving a 30 years long service award!

Throughout the evening, along with fun and games, and not forgetting fabulous lucky draw prizes, everyone had so much fun. We had a staff who sang Swedish opera. It was absolutely impressive!!

When the best dressed was called, staff rushed and crowded at the front of the stage, clamping and cheering for the nominees. The emcee announced the winners and hundreds of balloons rained down from the ceiling, topped off with confetti as the coup de grace!!

(Thank you for making me part of your celebrations)

NCS Sales Kickoff FY2013

Event: NCS Sales Kickoff FY2013

Date: April 2012

Time: 12pm - 5pm

Venue: One Degree Fifteen Marina (Sentosa Cove, Singapore)

The Sales Kickoff FY13 is a forum for all NCS sales professionals (sales, pre-sales and delivery) to learn and share the organization's business goals as well as to recognize excellent sales performance. At the same time, through the interactions and engagements among the various business units and lines of businesses, staff exchanged ideas and knowledge.

The event started with the emcee energizing the crowd, getting them motivated and hyped up. Following which, the opening surprise was a laser show performed by magician Kiki Tay (http://www.kikitay.com/Kiki_Tay/Home.html). With this year's tagline "Go For Gold", the CEO and CFO were invited on stage to initiate the launch. The launch revealed a huge gold bar which symbolises the company's sales objective to be the champion (just like the gold medal in the Olympics) in the industry.

After the insightful speech by the CEO, various departments presented departmental objectives and goals through performances and skits. The fun and entertaining delivery drove clearly the departmental messages to all participants.

Tom Abott (http://www.sohosalescoaching.com/) was the guest speaker for this event and shared sales strategies to help sales professionals in their sales. Tom has regularly contributed articles to local newspapers and made guest appearance on local radio stations as well.

The finale was an award presentation to the Thought Leaders and Goldiators. The awards were given to recognize the contribution and excellent performance of these deserving individuals. The emcee rounded up the event cheers together with the audience.

(Thanks NCS for making me part of your Sales Kickoff FY 2013.)

Nestle Sjora Roadshow @ Nanyang Polytechnic

Event: Nestle Sjora Roadshow
Date: April 2012
Time: 11am - 3pm
Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic

Pastamania Dinner and Dance 2012

Event: Pastamania Dinner and Dance 2012

Date: April 2012

Venue: St James Powerhouse

Time: 7pm - 12am

" I am going to make him an offer he can't refuse." - Pasta Mafia

The theme for this event is Pasta Mafia, and all the staff came dressed up to the theme. It was an exciting event as staff from outlets all across the island were given time off to prepare and turned up in their best.

The evening started with a very motivating speech from the CEO, sharing the vision of the company and achievements in 2011. The Long Service Awards was next up, as deserving individuals whom have contributed consistently and diligently were recognized by the company. Apart from the long service awards, the company presented awards to staff and outlets with best performance and encouraged others to achieve better results this year.

When the announcement for free flow started, everyone cheered and headed to the bar counters and got their rounds. As always, you cannot go wrong with music and drinks. After dinner, the emcee started some games contests and that got everyone cheering and clapping for their representatives on stage.

The organizers planned a special birthday surprise for a staff whose birthday falls on the actual day. It was a real sweet surprise for her and all the staff joined in the birthday song led by the emcee. When the time came for the dance floor to be opened, everyone poured onto the dance floor and some came onto the stage, showing their moves and gyrating to the beats.

After a dance segment, the emcee came on stage to conduct the lucky draw. Audience eagerly took out their invitation cards and waited for their numbers to be called. Top 10 prizes were presented on stage, and the remaining 190 prizes were pre-drawn.

Everyone continued dancing and just before the clock struck 12, Those whom did not win earlier were treated to another round of special draw as a surprise. It was a great way to top off the event on a high note!

(Thank you Pastamania for making me part of your celebrations.)