V.J. DORAI, AMN (deceased) Victor Dorai was one of the early Asian members of The New Club. He was the type of member who would be welcomed by any club, for he was a good club member. Victor was friendly and affable, thus making friends easily. His good natured ways endeared him to many and almost every member liked him. Victor was a good and loyal colleague to the many sub-committee members he worked with. He served generously in the club in many sub committees. We will always remember his infectious smile and his easy going ways and his strong character. He served tirelessly and relentlessly for the club, especially when he was the Golf Captain, for golf was his passion. He would be around the golf course early in the morning to ensure that the golf staff were at their jobs. He boded no nonsense as far as golf course maintenance was concerned. Victor was not a mean golfer himself (with a "buaya" handicap fluctuating around 15), and so he knew a lot about golf and how to exact golfing skills from the local golfers. Victor had the distinct honor of being the Swimming Sub Committee Chairman when our present 25m swimming pool was commissioned in 1997, Many of us wondered if Victor could swim but we never found out as he was never seen wearing a swimming trunk. Nevertheless, whether he could swim or not, did not really mattered. He poured his heart and soul into carrying out his job as the first Chairman for Swimming Section. With the support of a good sub- committee, comprising knowledgeable members, the nitty-gritty of pool management was slowly, but successfully introduced and implemented and Victor survived his baptism as the first swimming pool "manager". Victor had some interesting set ways around the club. His regular daily visits to the club house was legendary and clockwork in timing. At the stroke of 6.00 pm, Victor would arrive at the clubhouse in his unmistakable green MAZDA 626, and he would adjourn to the bar to have his daily dose of "setengahs" of Vodka. His timing was so precise that a member even quipped that even RTM could synchronize their clocks according to Victor's timing. Victor was also known for his generosity of service to the community. He would willingly and generously lend a helping hand whenever, and wherever help was needed. The measure of a Man is Not how did he die but how did he live. Not what did he gain but what did he give. These are the units to measure the worth of a man, as a MAN Victor was very much this MAN