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LUMEN | EVENTS
SJI-SJIOBA
Charity Golf
By Matthias Lim and Bernard Yeo and
Dinner
2016
The SJI Old Boys ’ Association ( SJIOBA ) has been active in supporting the school in many ways and promoting the school values of Faith , Service and Community through various events such as Josephian Family Missions , Band of Brothers and Sisters , and Thanksgiving Mass . On 28 October this year , the SJIOBA organised a Charity Golf and Dinner , with the aim of raising funds for the SJI building fund and Lasallian scholarships .
The guest of honour Mr George Yeo ( Class of 1971 ) graced the SJIOBA Charity Golf 2016 which saw 140 golfers all ready to tackle the new course at the Singapore Island Country Club . The weather looked ominous , but the spirit among the golfers remained high . The golfers , of whom many were alumni of SJI , had decided to gather on a Friday afternoon , to raise funds for their Alma Mater .
Armed with ice-cold isotonic drinks in their golf buggy , and with ample supply of miniburgers and snacks placed strategically along the course , the golfers had a great time that day , with some golfers playing excellently . There was also a friendly ice-cream uncle , providing delicious scoops to help cool the golfers in the humid weather .
Unfortunately , the weather took a turn for the worse and it started to rain torrentially , forcing the golfers to end their rounds earlier . However , this did not dampen their moods as many of them proceeded to the cocktail reception to mingle , reconnect and to enjoy the other activities for the evening .
Dinner was a sumptuous affair , with the finest quality of food catered to fill the hungry