More than 1,000 VVIPs, VIPs and taekwondo officials, exponents and well-wishers will be attending the Dinner & Dance which will be held on Saturday 19 June 2010 at Suntec Singapore Ballroom 1-3 at Level 2.

If you are attending the function, here is some information which may be useful to you.

• As a result of the National Day Parade Rehearsal, some roads leading to Suntec will be closed. Please see the attached for information on the alternative routes.
• All attendees are advised to leave early for the event to ensure punctuality.
• The best way to get to the Ballroom is to use the escalators at the Joaquim side.
• The event will start at 6.30pm with a cocktail reception.
• All attendees will be requested to be seated about 10 minutes before the start of the main event – that is at about 7.20pm.
• The VVIPs accompanied by STF President will make their entrance at 7.30pm.
• The Suntec International Convention Centre kitchen has been blessed by MUIS and the food served during the dinner will be Halal Chinese.

Have a rollicking time!

Patrick Tan Yong Chen, who chose to leave the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) on 6 September 2009, has re-joined the organization.

In his letter of 5 April 2010, Yong Chen apologized to the STF for ‘my actions and for any inconvenience caused’. He also stated that he applauded the organization’s efforts in promoting taekwondo and understood the need for affiliates to integrate and work together within the framework of the STF guidelines and policies.

The Management Committee considered his application for re-admission to the STF in its monthly meeting on 20 April 2010 and unanimously welcomed Yong Chen back into the fold.

In a meeting with STF officials, Yong Chen revealed that he was keen to support the various activities of the STF. And he looked forward to fielding a team for the next STF-organized or sanctioned championships.

The STF believes Yong Chen’s contribution will benefit the organization and looks forward to him holding a leadership position in one of its committees in the near future.

5 June 2010 was a red-letter day for Ethan Wong Kiaxu. It was the day he collected his Special Achievement Award at the 8^th Dyslexia Association of Singapore Graduation & Achievement Awards Ceremony 2010.

Ethan was recognized for his outstanding level of commitment and a strong determination to succeed in sport. And succeed he did in taekwondo, a sport he not only loved but also excel. He is a 1^st poom belt holder and emerged tops in his belt category for two consecutive years in the National Poomsae Competition.

The Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) student is one of the three recipients for the award.

Ms Ho Peng, Director-General of the Ministry of Education and the Guest of Honour for the event, presented the awards.

His parents, William and Michelle  together with his 2 brothers, were present to share his joy.

Congratulations, Ethan!

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Anniversary Dinner and Dance which will be held on Saturday 19 June 2010 at Suntec International Convention Hall receives overwhelming support from affiliate members and well-wishers.

The organizers’ target of 100 tables was reached on 26 May 2010 when Megaforce Taekwondo purchased the 100^th table for the function with the ‘we are family’ theme.

Yes, taekwondo family members have shown tremendous support for all activities organized by the STF and it certainly presages well for the future of the organization.

Now the organizers are looking forward to surpassing its target and encouraging those who have not bought the tickets to do so in order not to miss the color, excitement and festivity of the evening. As the function hall can accommodate a maximum of 110 tables, the STF urges members to pick up the tickets from the Secretariat before they run out.

The program for the evening starts at 6.30pm with a cocktail reception and includes imaginative games, sensational entertainment and attractive prizes.

STF President Milan Kwee said: “I am delighted to learn that we have hit the 100 mark and would like to thank one and all for their support and contribution to the event.”

Thank you all indeed. The STF cannot make it without you. See you at STF greatest gathering ever for such function.