The idea of forming an association consisting of retirees from SPF was first mooted in 1991. A small committee, comprising some retirees and a few serving officers was formed. However, it did not take off.
In 1999, the Commissioner of Police suggested the revival of the plan for a Retirees' Association. In Nov 2000, a pro-temp committee headed by ex AC of police, Mr L .Thambiah was formed and began to prepare the groundwork in earnest. PHQ agreed to jump start the formation of the Association with a financial grant of $30k for the first two years. Manpower Department also rendered invaluable assistance in administrative and logistic support in the initial stages.
After much hard work by the committee, the Singapore Police Retirees' Association (SPRA) was officially registered as a Society with the Registry of Societies on 5 Nov 2003. On 26 Mar 2004, it was officially launched by the Commissioner of Police. The ceremony was held at the SPANs-JOM Clubhouse.
Objectives of the Association
To promote social interaction and camaraderie among police retirees;
To establish and maintain linkage with the Singapore Police Force; and
To meet some of the welfare needs of police retirees.
Management Committee
At the recent SPRA Annual General Meeting held on 31 Mar 2007 at the SPANs-JOM Clubhouse, the following retirees were elected into the Management Committee.
Management Committee (Updated 31 Mar 2007)
| President: |
Mr L Thambiah |
| Vice-President: |
Mr Ang Chiang Teck |
| Secretary: |
Mr Lim Ah Soon |
| Asst Secretary: |
Mr David Ng Seng Poh |
| Treasurer: |
Mr CJ Sebastian |
| Asst Treasurer: |
Ms Evelyn Wong |
| Members: |
Mr Lionel De Souza |
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Ms Irene Soh |
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Mr Ying Yoke Chang |
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Mr Woon Sian Hai |
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Mr Jimmy Tan Fong Chye |
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Mr Sarip Osman |
Membership
The membership strength as at 1 June 2007 is 1378.
There are 2 categories of membership:
Ordinary Life Membership
Opened to all Police Retirees of the Singapore Police Force
Membership fee: $100 w.e.f. 1 April 2005
Click here to download the the ordinary membership application form
Associate Membership
Opened to the following personnel:
- All retired Senior and Junior Officers of the Volunteer Special Constabulary, CNB and ISD.
- Former Police Officers who resigned or seconded to any other Ministry or Statutory Board after completing 10 years of service.
- Any Singapore citizen or permanent resident may apply to be an associate member if the Association considers him/her capable of rendering valuable service to the Association
Associate members shall not have any voting rights at the General Meeting of the Association
Membership fee: $150 for 3 years
Interested applicants can click here to download the application forms and mail it directly to the club manager, Mr Kalidass at the following address:
1 Mount Pleasant Road (Former Police Academy)
Blk 4 #01-00
Singapore 298333
For enquiries, you may email Kalidass at policera@singnet.com.sg or contact him at 62546727 between 4 pm to midnight daily.
Membership Benefits
Clubhouse
The new Clubhouse at Verdun Road has been moved to 1 Mount Pleasant Road (Former Police Academy).
PCWF Associate Membership
All SPRA ordinary members will automatically become associate members of PCWF. They will be able to make purchases at the POLWEL shop at Police Cantonment Complex at special concessionary rates and also enjoy the rental of holiday chalets, mini-buses and corporate golf memberships.
Events
SPRA has organized several events since its formation.
- 3rd Singapore Police Retirees' Association AGM on 31 Mar 07 at SPRA's Clubhouse
- Official Opening of Clubhouse and Chinese New Year Celebration on 23 Feb 07 at SPRA's Clubhouse
- SPRA 3rd Annual D&D on 23 Dec 06 at Neptune Restaurant
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