CMI! Party, unlike what it may seem to be, is actually what it seems not to be.
Look beyond the surface but don’t look too far. Look deep. Deep within the earthly flesh lies an innate divine desire- a desire to transcend one’s perceived capabilities, rising above the seemingly impossible and reaching beyond the comforts of our cozy caves.
“Can Make It!” Party is the fourth installment in a series of party-hosting efforts sought to celebrate the coming of age of an ordinary human, and more importantly, the noble notion of creating connections among people from wholly different backgrounds.
CMI! Party heralds the new frontier arrived at not only by an individual but by a group of people who turns twenty-one years of age. The magic number is a symbol of greater freedom and more responsibilities. With more responsibilities, more troubles, more problems, more dangers and more fear lurk.
Amidst the worldly and material struggle of the modern age, the legal adult faces a host of unprecedented challenges which will either make or break him. Confronting a new problem, he may at first utter, for example, “I can make it for the party”, in order to express his intention in solving the issue at hand. However, the observer may eventually realise that this is after all merely an utter- an ill-conceived voice without careful consideration of all the facets at hand- when he receives last-minute hasty messages like “Hey I can't go dude....Not feeling well after last night's heavy drinking....Sorry man.” or “Sorry, won't be free tonight:) You have fun yeah.”.
Unfortunately many of us make such mistakes. Fortunately mistakes are made in the past. On this night, be enthralled as you embrace the future that you will be. Make this present a present you receive every day of your life from now.
You “Can Make It” (to the Party)!
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Time: 6th March 2009
Friday
7pm- 11pm
Dress Code: Full Red, Full Blue or Full Green (Top and Bottom), casual dress for ladies & jeans for gents
Location: Function Room
Bukit Regency
1 Upper Bukit Timah View
Bus Directions: 67, 171, 852, 961
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Programme
This year, CMI! Party will be held in conjunction with the 2nd MMM!
7.00-7.30
Reception &Socialising Session for Early Birds
7.30-7.50
CMI! Speeches
7.50-8.00
Opening Performance
8.00-10.20
2nd Monopoly Match Marathon (with Intermission Performance)
10.20-11.00
Cake-cutting with Whisper Birthday Song, CMI Awards Presentation (MMM Winner, Best Dress, Best Jeans, The most CMI! Guest, Best CMI! Speaker)
Mass Photo-taking
Midnight Midnight Movie Madness@Town
No dinner provided. Light snacks available.
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Instructions for Guests
Before the event:
Attendance Confirmation
By 3 Mar 2009, RSVP by cutting and pasting the below CMI! Form and emailing to johnlee8888888@hotmail.com.If you are unable to confirm your attendance by the above deadline, please email to request for extension of deadline before the deadline. :)
CMI! Activities Participation
Indicate that you “Can Make It!” for the CMI! Speeches, 2nd MMM and the Midnight Movie Madness.
By indicating “CMI!” for the CMI! Speeches means that you are interested to give a 5-min speech on the topic of CMI! The best speaker will walk away with the Best CMI! Speaker Award at the end of the party.
By indicating “CMI!” for the 2nd MMM means that you are able to attend the full game from 8.00pm to 10.20pm.
By indicating “CMI!” for the Midnight Movie Madness, it is assumed that you know what you are doing.
Prepare for the above activities by making the necessary preparation- whether it's studying the monopoly rules, one hour in the bathroom or cash for taxi home, be prepared!
Gifts
Lost for ideas? If you are the gift-giving type, you may refer to the following randomly-generated list for ideas. It's recommended that you buy gifts as a group for cost efficiencies:
Crumpler Bags Life Application Bible (NIV) Business Books
Shades Leather Belt Dress Pants (Size 32)
Dark Track Pants (Size M) Eau de toilette Leather Wallet
Desigual Products Running Shoes (Size 8) Bloch Slipstream
Hug Nothing Smile
Finding Your Way There
Explanation below.
Stay tuned to the CMI! blog for updates including movie selection for Midnight Movie Madness , monopoly rule, etc!
On the day:
Fight the Demon of Lateness
It is expected with 90% probability that you will lose to this creature. Please increase the chance by at least 90% that you will not be by doing what is discussed in Finding Your Way There. However, there is no need to read these two sections repeatedly if you get the meaning.
After the Event:
Embrace the “CMI!” attitude and sail forth with more confidence!
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CMI! Form
Name: __________________________
Handphone number: ___________________________
Tick the correct space:
I:
Can Make It ___ Can't Make I____
I ticked the space on the left and I CMI! for (tick all spaces that applies)
____CMI! Speeches
____2nd MMM
____Midnight Movie Madness
