Profile #8: Fei Fei

Full name: Phoong Fei Fei
Position: Honorary Member
Major: Finance
Hometown: Kajang, Selangor
Birth date: 8 April 1987
Zodiac Sign: Aries

One of the few NATO-rians with ‘married’ status, Fei Fei cuts a motherly figure. From preparing home-cooked meals, to baking cookies and making chrysanthemum tea, she’s one handy Quarter Master to have in the house to feed hungry NATO-rians. A perfect example would be the trip to Langkawi, where thanks to her, we had cookies to nibble on along the way…

A tad on the romantic side, Fei Fei values tips on relationships and even does her research well (read: Women are from Venus, Men are from Mars…). Together with her fellow (female) NATO-rians, pillow talks are part and parcel of life in SS15… On a similar note, Peter is also a swell guy who, unfortunately, is not a member of NATO (any votes for automatic membership for spouses? :p)…

Having been through a traumatic snatch theft right here in Subang in Sem 1 itself, Fei Fei is all the more seasoned now. Nevertheless, she welcomes any support via a visit to the website ‘flyindance.myminicity.com/xml’ (hope I got that right)…

Speak~

The treasurer will stay in order to run for another sem....

Please make the NATO's fund HIT RM50, if not it would be a waste....

=)

Profile #7: Abigail

Full name: Abigail Soh Lee Yen
Position: Honorary Member
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Damansara, Selangor
Birth date: 8 May 1988
Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Another city girl, Abigail is comfortably in sync with college life. Her nonchalant expressions project a picture of coolness; however, Abigail is in fact a passionate member of NATO, rarely snubbing the major activities of the club. Be it the visit to the Eye on Malaysia, Langkawi, working at a warehouse, the (failed) trip to Genting or Official Launches, Abigail is always reliably present.

Even though the group has somehow chosen Mandarin as one of their main languages, Abigail is no stranger – and can often join in with a well-placed sentence or two. As for assignments, her timing seems to oftentimes be similar to that of the (procrastinating) Sec Gen (sorry, couldn’t help it! :p)…

Tall and slender, Abigail is also among the hot ones of the group. Always dressed conspicuously, Abigail adds a touch of style to the group. She has a somewhat unique preference for footwear though, often turning up at lectures wearing beach slippers (at least during sem 1… haha…)…

Pikchas!!

NATO was in full force on Friday, lending out tremendous support to the Accounting Club's CPA Australia Student Charter Launch, which signals our intentions of taking over the club next semester. Hehe..

NATO's President was given the honour of being the photographer for the event, and although his phototaking skills are only average, Vice- President's Tan Yixuan's 10.1 Megapixel Camera makes it all look pretty fine.

The Treasurer, SK, and KG

KG, VP Yixuan, and SK

The Iron Lady and the Treasurer

The President and the Treasurer

2 most powerful people in NATO. Hehe..

NATO-rians making their way into the Mini Auditorium

SK and Sec-Gen Aaron hard at work

The VIPs

NATO-rians showing their support
(Rain, don't complain ur photo is not here anymore. Hehe)

The video presentation
(after a bit of technical problems XD)

The petite Mika, President of the Accounting Club

Christina Foo giving a speech

VIPs photo session

Having a chat with the Gen Manager of Member Services
(The President's face is hidden behind Aaron)

Lunch Time!

The President & KG

The couple that controls the treasury

Fish who hates water

Sec-Gen showcasing his ability to gobble in a huge amount of noodles into his mouth
(NATO record)

The Power of NATO!

NATO power was demonstrated admirably today. With 3 top NATO-rians involved in the organising committee, the Official Launch of Taylor's CPA Australia Student Charter was further complemented by the presence of supportive NATO-rians - who turned up in (almost) full force, even braving the wrath of a certain Ms Thama ... haha!

For NATO-rians eager to contest higher ranks, valuable 'attendance marks' were earned today - major events provide major popularity points! Some NATO-rians even had the opportunity to brush shoulders with top officials of CPA Australia, thus boosting their chances of appearing in Taylor's next newsletter...

(NATO-rians, along with the VIPs of CPA Australia)

Anyway, special thanks must be forwarded in reference of the NATO spirit. Keep up the good work of building the togetherness, guys!

Special Announcement: Free Lunch on Friday!

Dear NATO-rians, since (almost) half of us are members of the accounting club, all of us are therefore invited to attend a special event this coming Friday: an official launching ceremony attended by CPA Australia. A note to everyone: the 1st 20 of us will recieve mystery gifts! Lets us NATO-rians monopolize all the gifts we can!

Date: 23 May 2008
Time: 12pm - 1.15pm
Venue: Mezzanine Floor, TBS

PS: To enjoy a buffet meal worth RM20 per pax, do come and support your fellow NATO-rians and gain a free lunch in the process...

Profile #6: Yi Qian

Full name: Tan Yi Qian
Position: Assistant Treasurer
Major: Commerce (Professional)
Hometown: Klang, Selangor
Birth Date: 10 November 1988
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Brought up in a demanding family, Yi Qian strives to do her best in everything. She gets even more exhilarated at the prospect of indulging in accounting assignments and tutorial work. NATO thus benefits from the services of a (almost) full-fledged accountant, who makes sure that NATO will not be short-changed in any of its endeavours.

With a wardrobe as large as your entire home, Yi Qian turns up at college with a fresh outlook everyday. Even her nails vary in colour from time to time. Also, not forgetting her straight, silky hair, which might just land her a role in the next Head & Shoulders advertisement… One word of warning about Yi Qian though: beware of her calculator-punching when it comes to exam-type situations!

Profile #5: SK

Full name: Lim Seng Kheng
Position: Treasurer/ NATO Ambassador to Brunei
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Brunei Darussalam
Birth Date: 3 October 1987
Zodiac Sign: Libra
EPL Team of Choice: Arsenal FC – The Gunners

The nutty joker of the group, SK’s affinity for fun is second to none. Futsal, foosball, pool, basketball, DOTA, CS, FIFA, you name it, he knows it. And he’s good at all those things, mind you. Consequently, whatever activity that NATO suggests will always get his unwavering support and approval. In other words, everything will be ‘on’, never ‘off’…

SK’s mastery of IT is also admirable, even earning him an HD for that subject in TBF (give him a round of applause!)… He has also held his own in a certain Law tutorial, where oblivious to the bombardment of questions, SK’s quick response and reasoning pulled him through and got him the approval of Ms Catherine Cheng…

One of the few foreign members of NATO, SK brings an exotic flavour to the group. In his fast-fire speech, he educates NATO-rians on the issues of crude oil abundant back at home… haha… But again, looks can be deceiving. SK is, in fact, a very private person who has been through his share of ups and downs. He is also super protective of his little sis back at home…

Profile #4 : Aaron

Full Name : Aaron Loo Yu Xun
Position : Secretary-General
Hometown : Taiping, Perak
Major : Commerce (Professional)
Birth Date : 23 August 1987
Zodiac Sign : Virgo
EPL Team of Choice : Arsenal – The Gunners

Perhaps the most rational, reasonable, and sensible NATOrian among all, Aaron exudes a calming aura and decisive decision making skills, which, despite being the anti-thesis of NATO’s principle, illustrates what a vital cog he is to our group. Despite his relative lack of height, it hides the fact that Aaron, being one of the consistently brilliant students, excels in every subject and commands immense respect and affection of his lecturers and his fellow classmates. (add in a few female admirers too!) However, to the chagrin of many girls, Aaron has finally found his sweetheart back in his hometown in Taiping a few months ago.

An avid Arsenal fan who stood by the Gunners in face of constant criticism this season, Aaron is one of the few elite NATOrians who constantly engage in FIFA battles at Asia Café. It has since been a long way since Aaron was beaten abjectly by his fellow NATOrians a semester ago, and he is now proudly on par, or perhaps even better (sometimes..hehe) than the rest of us.

Profile #3: Yixuan

Full name: (Grace) Tan Yixuan
Hometown: JB, Johor
Position: Vice-President
Major: Commerce (Professional)
Birth Date: 9 November 1987
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

The iron lady of SMK Convent JB, Yixuan brings much needed girl power to the group. With her bulging biceps and nerves of steel (slightly overwhelming compliment ya? Couldn’t help it... haha…), the honorary VP has the mandate of all members, especially the ladies. Her grounded personality also means that she has a certain say in NATO matters.

As mentioned above, Yixuan underwent intensive leadership training during her Convent years. St John Secretary, President of The Interact Club, Editor of the School Magazine… All these leadership positions have helped develop her efficiency in dealing with problems, not to mention her penchant for getting things done perfectly, right down to the microscopic details… Deep down inside though, Yixuan is the sentimental kind and just needs the sincere support and approval of her peers, just like every one of us…

P.S.: Our Ms VP now has access to a gleaming-new (personal) printer. NATO-rians who are running low on print quota, feel free to consult her for assistance…

Profile #2: Bak

Full name: Bak Jit Chang
Position: President
Major: Commerce (Professional)
Hometown: Cheras, KL
Birth Date: 17 February 1987
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
EPL Team of Choice: Manchester United – The Red Devils

Arguably one of the NATO-rians with the most initiative, Bak became the self-appointed President during NATO’s inaugural General Meeting. Confident and ever-ready to spice things up, Bak’s major contribution to the group, along with the establishment of this blog, was the Langkawi trip in November 2007, which was a resounding success.

With his boyish charm, polished English and intelligent views (please forgive the obscene exaggerations), Bak rarely escapes the attention of (female) lecturers. For goodness sake, he has even been described in the words of Ms Suh Zean as (ahem) cool as a cucumber (we wonder where that ever came from)… Along with DOTA, Bak counts football, basketball, listening to music, surfing, blogging and studying (gasp!), as his hobbies, but his FIFA skills seem to have deteriorated of late (as at 26 April 2008)… However, he might just have hit a rich vein of form recently, even overcoming a certain ‘Legend’ by a score line of 3-0…

Profile #1: Sunny

Full name: Lim Tat San
Position: Founder
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Cheras, KL
Birth Date: 3 October 1985
Zodiac Sign: Libra

The naturally influential leader of the group, his suggestions exude reasoning, making big impact on major decisions. Having had working experience also adds to his maturity (in behaviour at least… for diplomatic purposes, it must be said that his YOUTHFUL appearance is still emphasised…). Sunny’s additional exposure and experience is a valuable asset to the otherwise fresh-eyed NATO-rians.

Joining UniSA as a diploma holder, Sunny has a slightly different study plan, thus rendering his classes somewhat isolated from the then fresh Sem 1 students. However, in addition to a few common subjects, his presence is also felt during chow time (lunch), and of course, during NATO’s General Meetings. On another note, Sunny's Cefiro provides elegant transport for the VIPs of NATO...

NATO Profiles Out Soon!

NATO-rians take note, this is your Sec-Gen speaking. Profiles of each of you will be fresh out from the oven soon. Best of all, the dirty job has been done, no need to submit any 500-word assignment… Get to know each other like never before, and find out things about yourselves which even you yourself have never known… haha… Check the NATO blog regularly for updates – each profile will be released individually to maintain suspense (ala Edison Chen…), starting with NATO’s founder – Mr Sunny Lim! Don’t miss out on each latest release… Enjoy!

(Disclaimer: These profiles have been compiled by NATO-rians for NATO-rians. They are meant to be taken light-heartedly, and should not by any means be construed to contain any malicious intention whatsoever. In the event that the contents are damaging or misguided in any way, please bring it up to the Executive Committee (EXCO) for review. The writer will not be liable for any charges of defamation.)