AJCAACO Annual General Meeting 2008...

It is the time of the year when all AJCO alumni gather together to attend the Anderson Junior College Alumni Association Chinese Orchestra Annual General Meeting (AJCAACO AGM). This is the most important event organized by AJCAACO this year because it involves updating the alumni the recent AJCAACO developments and getting feedbacks from all alumni. The event title, "Towards a Sustainable Orchestra", reflects some issues faced by our orchestra and we really wish every alumni can play a part in solving these issues to make our orchestra a sustainable one.

19th July 2008
9:30am - 12:00pm
AJC Lecture Theatre 5

The main objectives of the event:

1. To update AJCAACO people about the developments of AJCAACO from 2006 to 2008.
2. To conduct the handover ceremony to the 4th AJCAACO EXCO and introduce the new committee to the rest of the alumni.
3. To address some perennial problems experienced by AJCAACO and suggested solutions to the problems.

@@ AJCAACO - WE NEED YOU @@
** Liang Ah Liang **

The Rise of a Dynamic 25th AJCO Batch...

June the 14th is a day when the AJCAACO first met the 25th batch EXCO members. Organized by Qi Ling and Serene, the AJCO and AJCAACO family have a small BBQ gathering at Bishan Blk 289. There were more than 25 people present in the BBQ consisting of the 8th AJCO batch to the 25th AJCO batch!!! Thank you Jenny (8th AJCO Batch Zhongruan Player) for making this a record breaking gathering just by giving to give us support. And many juniors said you look young!!! Yeah!!! We are always young. Hahaha!

(Bottom Left): The BBQ pit set up by Chunming and Lilian.

I will really like to thank Qi Ling and Serene for making this BBQ a success. Heard that Qi Ling spent hours for the food preparation (Qi Ling, you help us thank your grandma and aunties). Also, Chunming and Lilian are, as usual, very very helpful in setting up the fire and 'cooking' the food and offering a place for us to play mahjong through the night. Both of you are really wonderful people. Thank you Kwan Chiu, Shufen (24th batch P and VP), Felicia and Yaozhong (25th batch P and VP) for getting your EXCO and members to join us in the activity. And of course, thanks to the alumni who demonstrates such good hospitality to our dear juniors.

(Top): Chunming and Lilian are our BBQ heroes

(Top): Our new BBQ heroines from 25th batch.

(Top): AJCO and AJCAACO rocks Bishan down.

(Top): Shufen (24th batch VP), me (16th batch QM), Kwan Chiu (24th batch P)

It is always a joy mixing around with our AJCO juniors. their 17th and 18th years old spirits really relive our fond memories of the days we are in AJCO. We are so happy to know so many commonalities (love 'kbox-ing', 'mahjong-ing', crapping, playing music etc etc) among the different batches of AJCO people. After mixing around with the juniors, we realise that the 25th AJCO EXCO demonstrates dynamism and enthusiasm. AJCO will continue to improve and develop into one of the best Chinese orchestras among schools.

(Top): Tanbo people from AJCO ranging from the 8th to the 22th AJCO batch.

(Top): Xianyue people from AJCO ranging from 19th to 23th AJCO batch.

(Top): Liza (24th AJCO batch), in pink, never fails to wear polo T-shirt again.

(Top): Our dearest juniors =)

This is the first time we organized a BBQ which involves the current AJCO batch. It is indeed a successful one. Let's hope we can have KTV, trekking, touring and of course CO practice sessions with our AJCO juniors. Without them, the line of continuity will come to a halt. Let us give the 25th AJCO batch all our support. =)

@@ AJCO: The Rise of a Dynamic 25th AJCO Batch @@
***Liang Ah Lucas***

Hot & Sizzling BBQ in the Heartlands...

Dear Alumni and Juniors,

The 3rd AJCAACO EXCO is organizing a BBQ for all alumni and juniors on the 14th of June 2008. The purpose of the BBQ is to mark the birth of the 25th AJCO batch and thank the 24th AJCO batch for their hardwork. I hope the alumni can support this BBQ and the juniors in 2009's SYF competition. 2009 is the year when AJC and AJCO reach its quarter of a century (25th Years Old!!!).

Date: 14th June 2008 (Saturday)

Venue: Beside Catholic High School (Near Block 288 in Bishan)

Time: 5pm - 8pm

Cost: Free for all AJCO members

@@ AJCAACO - WE LOVE OUR JUNIORS @@
~~ Liang Ah Lucas ~~

The Birth of 25th AJCO Batch...

AJCO has finally reaching its 25th birthday. Today, 060608 (Wah! Such an auspicious date!... Try 6608 for 4-D!), marks the day when the 24th AJCO batch has officially handed over their batons to the 25th AJCO batch in AJC LT5. Going back to see our juniors really remind me about the times we spent our days with our fellow AJCO friends.

(Top): Mr Goh (AJCO teacher) with the 24th and 25th AJCO members.

The 24th AJCO president and vice-president, Kwan Chiu, Shufen and their team has created a very memorable video for their members. The video is followed by the official handing over ceremony. Here are some photos of our handsome and pretty juniors during the handing over ceremony (I apologise for not putting all photos because I do not have enough time).

(Top): Shufen (24th Batch VP) & Yao Zhong (25th Batch VP)

(Top): Kwan Chiu (24th Batch P) & Felicia (25th Batch P)

(Top): First Photo of the Day

(Top): Second Photo of the Day

(Top): Third Photo of the Day

After the handing over ceremony, Kwan Chiu said some 'parting' words to AJCO. Next, Shufen read out a letter written by Huang Laoshi to AJCO and followed by Mr Goh and me. Unfortunately, I do not have time to type out the letter content here. Anyway, here are the wacky 24th/25th AJCO EXCO.

(Top): These are the pillars of AJCO

AJCO has gone through a lot in these 24 years (going to its 25th year in 2009). Together with AJC, our orchestra has progressed to greater heights. I hope that the AJCAACO members from as far back as the 8th batch (like Diana, Hui Bao etc) to the 23rd batch (which includes Shuzi, Wanting etc) can get together to make the 25th batch one of the strongest Chinese orchestras among schools.

(Top): A Tale of Two Spiked Heads

@@ AJCO: The Birth of 25th AJCO Batch @@
~~ Liang Ah Lucas ~~