BISHOP Dr Robert Solomon praised God for the rich heritage and committed leaders who were instrumental in moving the Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) to where it is today.
He was speaking as Patron of the MWS at its 24th Annual General Meeting on July 30, 2005 at Sophia Blackmore Hall, Methodist Centre.
Special mention was made of pioneering committee members Mr Richard Tambyah and Mr Khoo Hock Nam for their passion, dedication and encouragement towards the organisation. The meeting also thanked Mr Richard Tambyah for his many years of dedicated service as he steps down as Honorary Adviser.
A new Management Committee comprising the following was elected at the meeting:
Chairman: Mrs Tan Ee Leng; Vice-Chairman: Mr Albert Lim; Honorary Secretary: Mr Timothy Yen; Honorary Assistant Secretary: Mr John Tan; Treasurer: Mr Joseph Toh; Honorary Assistant Treasurer: Mr Robin Cheong.
Members: Mrs Veronica Poore, Mrs Ng Soo Kheng, Mr Christopher Tay, Mrs Heng-Lim Gaik Kee, and Mrs Woo Chu Sin.
Acknowledging the need for greater accountability and transparency to donors, volunteers and supporters, the newly-elected Chairman, Mrs Tan Ee Leng, said that she looks forward to working with the new Management Committee and the organisation towards this end.