DONOR'S APPRECIATION 2011, 18 FEB 2011

The Bishan East Citizens' Consultative Committee (CCC) hosted a donor's appreciation dinner on Friday, 28 February 2011. The dinner was hosted by CCC Chairman Mr Chua Thian Poh to recognise the generous acts of donation from stakeholders of the Bishan East community. Through their generous donation, the needy families in our community could continue to receive financial assistance in their times of need. The Guest-of-Honour for the event was Mr Wong Kan Seng, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.

During the dinner, DPM Wong was invited to give out memento plaques to our kind donors as a gesture of our appreciation. Close to 50 COMCARE recipients were also invited to the dinner where DPM Wong personally gave out mandarin oranges, together with red packets each worth up to $150 in NTUC vouchers, as well as 10kg of rice.

BLOCK 177 HOUSE VISIT, 25 FEB 2011

Mr Wong Kan Seng, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, visited the households and families at block 177 Bishan Street 13 on Friday night, 25 February 2011.

The block visit was the first after the Lunar New Year. During the walkabout, many residents took the opportunity to commend the diligent work of the Town Council in keeping the estate and environment clean. Residents were also appreciative of the many interesting grassroots events organised by dedicated grassroots leaders who served the community tirelessly and with dedication. DPM Wong also took time to explain and share with concerned citizens on policy matters related to the Mother Tongue as well as the latest proposed foreign worker levy changes announced in the current Budget 2011.

Mr Wong was hosted by Bishan East RC Zone 3 Chairman Mr Farook, his fellow grassroots leaders, as well as officers from the Town Council, HDB, LTA and NEA.

CHINESE NEW YEAR GARDEN PARTY FOR GRASSROOTS LEADERS

On Sunday, 13 February 2011, the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues hosted this year’s Chinese New Year Garden Party for Grassroots Leaders at the Istana.  About 4,000 guests were invited.  Among the guests were representatives from Bishan East GROs.  During the event, the guests were treated to fringe activies such as the traditional Chinese “挥春” (Huichun) , music performance by the PA Youth Chinese Orchestra and many other colourful and exciting items.

Here is a group photo taken together with PM and Mrs Lee, DPM Wong Kan Seng as well as Bishan East grassroots leaders at the event.