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Press release: Swing to Swim raises USD8,250 for Swing to Swim Programs

Posted by Vietnam Swans on March 27, 2012

More than 120 golfers attended the 2nd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day at Montgomerie Links.

The award winning Montgomerie Links Golf Club located on Vietnam’s stunning Central Coast just outside Danang City has successfully hosted it’s second annual Swing to Swim charity golf day on Saturday 17th March. The event raised much needed funding for Vietnamese swim programs which will be split equally between two beneficiaries, the Danang based Swim Safe program and Hoi An based Swim Vietnam program.

There were over 120 golfers who participated and they represented an array of nationalities. All of them shared a common goal: to get behind the spirit in which the Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day was intended. The Swing to Swim concept is an initiative created by Montgomerie Links and the community spirited Vietnam Swans Australian Football Club to raise critical funding and awareness to support drowning prevention programs in the provinces of Danang and Quang Nam. The event is proudly supported by the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce, Auscham.

“The Montgomerie Links is very proud to be associated with an event that tangibly benefits our surrounding provinces. In Vietnam drowning fatalities are as frequent as road fatalities, so, by creating events like Swing to Swim, with the support of the lcoal provinces and organistations such as the Vietnam Swans, we are able to provide significant contributions to help save lives”, said Jon Tomlinson, General Director of The Montgomerie Links.

The Vietnamese swimming students come to Montgomerie Links.

Phil Johns, President of the Vietnam Swans Australian Rules Football Club added, “This year’s event was another great success in terms of raising money and awareness. We doubled the number of golfers, slightly increased the number of our generous sponsors in a very tough economy and generated significant exposure for the cause we are trying to support. Additionally, we have gained strong interest from a number of schools in Danang, Quang Nam and Ho Chi Minh City which are all very keen to further promote the safe swimming message with appropriate programs.”

Justin Scarr, from the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia, said that “SwimSafe will put this money to very good use throughout the summer program.” He added that “raising the profile of this issue with the community, Government and potential donors is the only way to get long term, sustainable strategies in place to reduce the number of drownings”.

This year’s Swing to Swim tournament has raised a total of VND 714,000,000 (USD 8,250). Next year’s 3rd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day has already been confirmed for 23 March 2013 in the Quang Nam province at The Montgomerie Links.

Special mention is required for our Swing to Swim sponsors which contributed to the overall success of the event. Our Gold Sponsors who contributed a minimum cash donation; namely, Diamond World, Glenmoriange and Sport Stuff. At the same level for their support in driving this event forward were the Vietnam Swans and Auscham,

Hole in One Sponsors included Diamond World, Park Hyatt Saigon and Diamond Bay. Each of them again offered incredibly generous support.

Our Silver Sponsors also contributed greatly: Lifestyle Resort Hoi An, Ana Mandara Hue, Heron Lake, The Nam Hai, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, VietStar Resort and Spa Phu Yen, PepsiCo.

Other generous sponsors included the Caravelle Hotel, Sofitel Hotel, Thai Country Club, Kota Permai Golf and Country Club, Titleist, Ocean Dunes, Mai Linh, ELI School, Palm Garden Resort, Handee, Hot Chili, Al Fresco’s, Red Bridge, Danang Golf Club, Waterfront Restaurant Danang, Cham Island Dive Centre, Avana, Tiger Lily, Blue Coral and Dingo Deli.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back again in 2013 for the 3rd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day to further reduce the number of drownings in this country!

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2012 Swing to Swim “a great success”

Posted by Vietnam Swans on March 21, 2012

2012 Swing to Swim “a great success”. Photo, Mick Johnston from last year’s STS.

Jon Tomlinson, General Director of Montgomerie Links has described the 2012 Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day as “a great success”.

Jon stated that the Swannies’ Mick Francis did an “awesome job as auctioneer despite some recent ‘Delhi belly’ and the feedback from all participants was excellent”.

The amount of money raised is expected to fall between 12 and 14 millionVND (USD6-7,000).

Going forward, Jon added that “Montgomerie Links Vietnam would love to continue this event”.

It was also announced that next year in 2013, teh 3rd Annual Swing to Swim will be held on Saturday, 23 March.

More to follow.

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Sam’s Saigon update: Gaelic, Swing to Swim, ANZAC Friendship Matches etc

Posted by Vietnam Swans on March 16, 2012

Sammy Conroy tells us what is happening around the traps. Photo: Joe Garrison.

G’Day all

Huge weekend for the Swans this weekend with Two Great Events and the upcoming ANZAC Friendship Match just around the corner.

Gaelic Game

The Gaelic boys had a run with us last week and showed us a few of the rules and we had a quick run on each code which was a heap of fun. We have split the teams but will finalize the teams tomorrow as I am sure there will be more players turn up on the day. Please make sure everyone is at the ground and ready to go by 2pm as we need to run through a few key rules. Check out the link on for a bit of a run down on what to expect tomorrow for those of you who haven’t been involved before.

There will be food and drinks at the ground, raffles to support Loreto and then a post game function at the Spotted Cow which will start from 7pm. A huge day so get down to RMIT and join the action.

Swing to Swim

It’s not to late if you know anyone wanting to play a round of golf and, in the process, help save some lives, see the attached Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day and Evening poster.

To support this initiative and to help raise awareness about water safety, the International School of HCMC is proposing to hold a Swimathon on the morning of the golf day. Great stuff, indeed.

To read an article in today’s Saigon Times newspaper by Mic Smith, click onto .

More Training

Chris Robinson has been arranging a running group in Saigon and Nicko has told me Chris has some great runs through the city. Wednesday morning at 6am at the soccer stadium is great place to start (corner of NTMK and and Dinh Tien Hoang). If you’re keen, we can put you on his mailing list which will give you all the details.

Dave O’Shea has been smashing it out in Binh Duong with training every Thursday and we will start training on a Tuesday night from 27th of March in anticipation for the ANZAC Friendship Match.

ANZAC Friendship Match

Speaking of the Anzac Friendly Match, there is only 5 weeks to go and its going to be a hoot. I will send out a separate note next week specifically around accommodation and numbers but start getting switched on Swannies for a massive weekend in Vung Wow.

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Saigon Prez talks up Cambodian trip, Swing to Swim and Gaelic footy

Posted by Vietnam Swans on February 24, 2012

Sam Conroy on the ANZAC Boot Camp, Vung Tau, a couple of weeks ago.

Saigon President, Sam Conroy tells us about next week’s Cannonball Run to Cambodia, Swing to Swim and Gaelic Football.

Another big week for the Swans with heaps going on. The footy is back on the tele and we are about to kick off our touring for the year with what is becoming a legendary trip to Cambodia.

Cambodia

After Fabbo playing a Kevin Rudd and not quite telling the truth on how many players we have to the Cambodia boys (Ed’s note, ahem, are you right there??), we are in fact in good shape with 25 touring players and 10 supporters. It would be great to get 3 or 4 more players as late inclusions so if you’re still a chance jump on board, let Timmy know today. Timmy (muppet enforcer) will send out final details in the coming days with all the details of the trip but just get involved.

Training

Saigon Auskick smashed it last week with heaps of kids and a few dads getting along to the Swannies training afterwards who we haven’t seen in a while. We had a great session which was capped off with a scratch match and a debrief from Chris O’Dempsey (who had worked with the then Brisbane Bears). Training will again start at 2:30 tomorrow but for the guys that are keen, we will do Matt Natalotto’s cross fit warm up from 2pm sharp.

17th of March

Two big events on for the 17th of next month: Swing to Swim at Montgomerie Links and a match against the Gaelic boys in Saigon.

  • Swing to Swim is our key fundraising event for the year and we need to get behind this as much as we can. Adam Zakharoff from tick tick Boom9arang Bistro) is looking for some boys to play the day before so you could make it a big weekend of golf, supporting a great cause and maybe a cold beer or two. Let me know if you’re a heading up for the weekend.
  • The Gaelic boys are pumped for a hit out with the Swans and the plan is to run a skills session on the fundamentals of each code prior and then a a hit out of two quarters of each code. I am a member of the Saigon Gaels and they are a top bunch of lads.

Short and sweet this week and I’m sure I have forgotten something but that can all be worked out tomorrow.

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Tuoi Tre newspaper reports on 2012 Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day

Posted by Vietnam Swans on February 19, 2012

Tuoi Tre Newspaper reports on the 2012 Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day.

The Tuoi Tre newspaper, last Friday, published an article titled, .

The article, written by Minh Phat, looks at the fundraiser which will be held on 17 March 2012 and is reproduced below.

Montgomerie Links, near Da Nang City, is to host the ‘2012 Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day’ on March 17 to raise funds for survival swimming programs in the central region of Vietnam, where more children die from drowning than road accidents.

The second annual event, organized by Montgomerie Links and the Aussie Rules footy club Vietnam Swans, is aiming to raise US$25,000 to donate to local swimming programs — and in Danang. The event is supported by The Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) and Auscham Vietnam.

The 150 golfers taking part in this coming event will enjoy a fun experience on the 18-hole, highly-decorated Montgomerie Links Golf Course, which was voted the best in Vietnam for the past two years.

Firms and individuals are invited to join the golf event to lend a hand to raise awareness and save children from drowning.

“[We are] proud to host Swing to Swim due to the significance of drowning in our region… This charity golf event takes enormous steps to provide funding for these worthy swimming programs to save the lives of local citizens…” said The Montgomerie Links General Director Jon Tomlinson.

“Vietnamese children should not only survive but thrive in the waterways of Vietnam. Swim Vietnam and Swim Safe are unlocking an exciting world of safe swimming in this wonderful country,” added Vietnam Swans’ President, Phil Johns.

In 2011, Swim Vietnam taught over 1,000 children to swim and is aiming to teach 1,500 children this year. The program also trains adults as swimming teachers.

Since Swim Vietnam’s inception in Vietnam in 2008, they have successfully taught swimming to over 2,300 children and given them water safety skills which could help save their lives. Over 60 swimming teachers have also been trained.

“Two children in my school drowned when the road flooded and they were swept away two years ago… We can teach them how to save themselves in these types of situation … as most Vietnamese children do not know how to swim,” said Ho Huu Tung, a teacher of Quang Nam-based Duy Phu School whom was trained to be a swimming teacher.

Swim Safe runs a summer survival swimming program in Danang. It teaches over 5,000 children each year and provides training to high drowning provinces across Vietnam.

Vietnam Ministry of Health statistics state that at least 10 children drown here every day. Some international aid agency surveys call it the “silent epidemic” and estimate that it is possible that as many as 30 children drown per day in Vietnam.

For more information on Swing to Swim or to join the event please contact Tel: 0510 3941 942. Email: . Or, email the .

  • To view the original article, .
  • To see more articles about the Vietnam Swans that have appeared in the media, click here.

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Press Release: Montgomerie Links to host the 2nd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf & Dinner Event

Posted by Vietnam Swans on February 18, 2012

The 2nd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day; 17 March 2012.

Montgomerie Links and the Vietnam Swans are pleased to announce details of the 2nd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day to raise funds to reduce the number of drownings in Vietnam. Below is the press release.

***Stop Press! Auscham, the Australian Chamber of Commerce, becomes Official Partner of 2nd Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day***

The 2nd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day will once again be hosted by The Montgomerie Links and proudly supported by Indochina Land and the Vietnam Swans while being endorsed by the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA), which have contributed significantly to swimming programs in the country

Swing to Swim will be held on Saturday 17th March 2012 in a bid to raise VND 500,000,000 for local swimming programs, Swim Vietnam Hoi An and Swim Safe Danang. In a country where more children die from drowning than road accidents, these swimming programs are essential for raising awareness and reducing the number of drownings in Vietnam and the immediate region.

The Montgomerie Links and Vietnam’s very own Australian Rules Football Club, the Vietnam Swans will continue their cooperative building on the success of 2011 when VND 500,000,000 (USD25,000) was raised in the charity golf event’s inaugural year.

Raising money to teach kids how to swim.

“The Montgomerie Links is proud to host Swing to Swim due to the significance of drowning in our region. With miles of coastline and rivers that surround Danang and Quang Nam provinces, this charity golf event takes enormous steps to provide funding to these worthy swimming programs to save the lives of local citizens while further demonstrating Indochina Land’s commitment to charitable causes” said Jon Tomlinson General Director of The Montgomerie Links and Vice Director of Indochina Land’s Hospitality Division.

Vietnam Swans’ National President, Phil Johns commented that “Along Vietnam’s coastline and internal waterways, we know how water can take someone’s life in a breath. We also know that water sustains life” he said. “Australians are renowned for their swimming ability and therefore, as Vietnam’s Australian Rules Football Club, we are very proud to support these swimming initiatives. Vietnamese children should not only survive but thrive in the waterways of Vietnam. Swim Vietnam and Swim Safe are unlocking an exciting world of safe swimming in this wonderful country.”

The golf event is designed to be fun and light hearted with a team “scramble” format played over 18 holes at the stunning Montgomerie Links Golf Course voted the best in Vietnam for the past two years. In addition to the round of golf, as part of the package, there is lunch and gala dinner comprising an auction hosted by the Vietnam Swans who also donate AFL football memorabilia such as the 2010 West Coast Eagles Australian Rules Football jumper that last year was auctioned for VND, 25,000,000 to Montgomerie Links member and Danang resident, Mr Le Ngoc Tu.

Entries and sponsorship opportunities are now available!

At Swing to Swim, Swannie, Mick Francis, doesn't need to drive. He's our masterful auctioneer! Pictured with wife, Yen.

Tournament Schedule:

  • 10.00am – Arrival and practice at Driving range
  • 11.00am – Light Lunch and Golf Tournament Briefing
  • 12.00pm – Shot gun Start – 18 holes
  • 2.00pm – Kids Clinic featuring Swim Vietnam students
  • 5.00pm –  Dinner Presentation, Awards and Auction

Golf Competitions:

  • Teams Format (Scramble) with prizes for:
  • Hole in One
  • Nearest the Pin
  • Longest Drive
  • Par 3 “Circle of Hope”
  • Most Accurate drive (In Between the Lines) – hole #9

FEE: All inclusive entry fee VND 2,000,000 – entry fee, green fee, caddie fee, balls at driving range, light lunch, dinner presentations. (MLV members receive a 10% discount)

If you feel ready to commit now, please join us on Saturday 17th March 2012

For more information and reservation please contact us at:

Tel: 0510 3941 942 or Ms. Donna Tran – 0905 226 206

Email:

SPONSORSHIP opportunities:

  • NAMING RIGHTS – Medley Platinum level – USD $10000 cash:
  • Gold Freestyle – USD $5000:
  • Silver Backstroke – USD $2500
  • Bronze Butterfly – USD $1000
  • Hole In One – USD $5000 of retail value
  • Naming right on hole min at $500
  • Auction: min $100

If you would like to register your interest in being a sponsor and/or playing in the Swing to Swim event, please email Donna Tran at Montgomerie Links on or Phil Johns, National President, Vietnam Swans on .

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Oh Valentine, I love the Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day – Montgomerie Links, 17 March 2012

Posted by Vietnam Swans on February 14, 2012

The 2012 Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day, Montgomerie Links. Click to enlarge.

National President, Phil Johns, speaks about the upcoming 2012 Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day at Montgomerie Links, Danang.

It’s Valentine’s Day today – and I love the Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day which will be held at Montgomerie Links, Danang/Hoi An (China Beach), next month on 17 March 2012.

I love Swing to Swim because last year, we:

  • Raised $25,000 to support swimming initiatives in this country where more children die from drowning than road accidents
  • Played 18 holes of golf on the highly decorated Montgomerie Links which was voted 2011’s Best Leisure Development in Vietnam and 2010’s Best Golf Course in Vietnam ( for further awards). Among the highlights at Montgomerie Links, are the:
  • Par-four 6th where a French gun placement pillbox sits to the right of the tee
  • 527-yard, par-five 12th that requires navigating 18 bunkers before reaching the elevated sloping green.
  • 15th is a risk-reward hole as the dogleg left hugs the water and will require a confident 290 yard blast from the back tee to reach the fairway.
  • 18th, the longest par-five, is another, tempting big hitters to go for the slightly uphill green in two, provided they can avoid the fairway bunkers.
  • Thoroughly enjoyed the evening dinner, drinks and music overlooking the golf course while the sun was setting
  • Were amazed when Mr Tu paid $1,200 for a West Coast Eagles jumper at the auction because he had recently visited Melbourne and was incredulous at the city’s level of passion for Aussie Rules
  • Were impressed that Montgomerie Links, Swim Vietnam, the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia, Swim Safe Danang and the Swannies could form such a creative and positive partnership
  • Had a wonderful long weekend staying at one of the beautiful resorts in Hoi An / Danang with the family. China Beach is such a perfect escape from Hanoi and HCMC.
  • Made some incredible new friends

Last year, the Swim Vietnam trainees also tried their hand at golf.

As for 2012 Swing to Swim, I’m lovin’ it:

  • Last week, Swannies’ sponsor, the Commonwealth Bank, kicked off proceedings by booking the first 8 rounds for their key clients and staff.
  • Another Swannies’ sponsor, the Boomarang Bistro Saigon also confirmed they will participate (and Adam is looking for some more friends to play on the Friday)
  • Chris Doullis, about to be named as a 2012 Sponsor of the Swannies (watch this space…), will play with several friends – and has just pledged a box framed photograph with mounted golf ball autographed by a bloke named Tiger Woods. (This auction item is currently in Sydney and we are now seeking couriers – please!)
  • All members of Montgomerie Links Vietnam and the Swannies are entitled to a ten per cent discount for the round of golf.

Are you now loving Swing to Swim? Here’s how you can help:

  • Read the attached promo poster for all details on the actual day and evening, as well as the Press Release – and spread the word.
  • Sign up on the attached registration form (Golf VND2million ($100). Lunch VND600,000 ($30). Dinner VND800,000 ($40))
  • Be a cash sponsor
  • Be an in kind sponsor with items for auction and/or raffle (full sponsorship details can be forwarded separately)

I’m loving making a difference because I am going to play in the Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day:

“Two children in my school drowned when the road flooded and they were swept away two years ago. With this new teacher training we can teach them how to save themselves in these types of situation. This is a very good idea as most Vietnamese children do not know how to swim.” Hồ Hữu Tùng, New Swim Teacher from the Swim Vietnam Program, Nam Phuoc School.

This Year’s Goal:

  • 150 golfers
  • $25,000 donated to Swim Vietnam and Swim Safe

And finally…

Honk if you love saving lives at the 2012 Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day! Honk, Honk!

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“On ANZAC Day” by Darren McRae heard a week after bagpipes were at Long Tan

Posted by Vietnam Swans on January 17, 2012

Darren McRae sings, "On ANZAC Day".

A week after the bagpipes played at the Long Tan Cross for the first time since 1969, friend of the Vietnam Swans, Rod Campbell forwarded through a link to an amazing song, .

This moving song has been written by his friend, . Below is an excerpt:

Lest we forget now, those missing in action
Lest we forget now, at the going down of the sun
All for one to up the battalion
All alone we were wondering what we’ve done.

Chances we are still, holding back the tears
Chances we are still, drowning in our beers
Chances we are still, falling on deaf ears

All the time we go marching out one by one
And all alone we were wondering, what we’ve done
Remember us, on ANZAC Day
Remember us, on the field that you play.

To listen to the full song, .

‘ANZAC Cove’ 1919 by George Lambert (ART02839)

According to his website,

Darren was involved in playing and coaching Australian Rules Football for over 30 years at regional, SANFL and AFL levels… (He was) a talent scout/forward scout at Woodville/West Torrens, North Adelaide, and under Dennis Pagan at both North Melbourne and Carlton. 

“As a singer-songwriter, Darren sang his song (scroll through the list of songs and click “play”) at the 2008 SANFL Grand Final pre-match entertainment.

Rod Campbell was travelling through Vietnam back in August 2008 when he bumped into Swannie, Travis Fennell in Hanoi.

Rod has extensive coaching experience in Australia working with coaching greats such as Denis Pagan (there’s that name again…). His father, Graham, was a former player and coach for Fitzroy. Rod gave those of us in Hanoi tips, insights and ideas into game strategies and training drills. Rod did it all again when he made it down to Saigon the following week.

A great bloke, indeed. (Click here and here for mentions in the Swannies’ Weekly Wraps from back in 2008.)

  • The Swannies will hold an ANZAC Boot Camp in Vung Tau from 11-12 February 2012.
  • The Swannies will host our 3rd Annual ANZAC Friendship Match against the China Reds in Vung Tau on Saturday 21 April 2012.

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Current Bid: USD851 for 20 at Corporate Golf Day, Montgomerie Links. All money to aid drowning prevention programs

Posted by Vietnam Swans on January 10, 2012

The Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day is starting with a seiismic splash. Bid now for the Corporate Golf Day Package for 20 at Montgomerie Links!

, Danang/Hoi An and the Vietnam Swans are auctioning a Corporate Golf Package that includes:

  • Complimentary 18 hole Green Fees for 20 players
  • $100 F&B Credit
  • Free Driving Range balls before round.
  • 12 month validity
  • Conditions: Not Redeemable on weekends before 11am or on the Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day.
  • Value: $2300.

Damien Cupitt has just placed a bid for USD851 (surpassing Paul Schwerdt’s $800 and the Vietnam Swans’ USD500). That’s just $40 per player! What an incredible bargain!

To place your bid, please email the Vietnam Swans at Bids close at 5pm* Vietnam time (GMT +7) on Monday 16 January. All money raised will be used to support swimming initiatives offered by Swim Vietnam and Swim Safe (Royal Life Saving Society of Australia) to reduce the number of child drownings in Vietnam.

* Please note, if the final bid received by the deadline is less than $50 higher than the previous bid, the previous bidder shall have the right to place a final, winning bid if it is at least $50 higher again. For example, if someone offers $1 extra at 4.59.59pm on Monday, the previous bidder can claim the prize if they offer an additional $50 plus the $1. In a different scenario, if a new bidder offers an additional $50 by the deadline, the prize is theirs.

  • For further information, click onto Swing to Swim starts with a seismic splash.
  • Danang/Hoi An is an ideal weekend retreat. Located on China Beach, one hour’s flight from Hanoi/Saigon with loads of accommodation options. Perfect for families, friends and children. A special side trip after the ANZAC Friendship Match (21 April) and ANZAC Dawn Service (25 April).
  • To register your interest in sponsoring and/or playing in the Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day and Dinner on 17 March 2012, email the . Again, the Corporate Golf Day package is not redeemable at this event.

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$501 for $2,300 worth of Golf?? Swing to Swim starts with seismic splash!

Posted by Vietnam Swans on January 8, 2012

Swing to Swim is coming. And right now, $501 could get you a coporate golf package at Montgomerie Links worth $2,300!

Yesterday, the Swannies kicked off our 2012 season with the Inaugural Vietnam-Australian Friendship Match against the Southern Dragons (congratulations to the Dragons for winning a keenly contested match).

Swannies’ National President, Phil Johns, was delighted to announce during the after-match presentations that , Danang, and the Swannies have decided to make a seismic splash with respect to the upcoming 2nd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day and Dinner Fundraiser which will be held on 17 March, 2012.

Montgomerie Links has very generously donated a Corporate Golf Package to the cause that includes:

  • Complimentary 18 hole Green Fees for 20 players
  • $100 F&B Credit
  • Free Driving Range balls before round.
  • 12 month validity
  • Conditions: Not Redeemable on weekends before 11am or on the Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day.
  • Value: $2300.

This package could be yours for just $501! We are currently accepting bids for this golf package until 5pm on Monday 16 January. Please email Phil Johns at Obviously, the highest bidder will win the package. The Swannies have kicked off proceedings with a bid of $500.

Where does the money go?

All money raised will be shared equally between Swim Vietnam and Swim Safe (Royal Life Saving Society of Australia).  As you will be aware, more children die in this country from drowning than road accidents. These two organisations are doing a special job in teaching kids to not only survive but thrive in the inland waters and long shore line of this country. For further information, click onto:

Last year's Inaugural Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day

Details of the 2012 Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day and Dinner Fundraiser

The Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day and Dinner will be held on 17 March 2012 at Montgomerie Links. Like last year, there will be loads of competitions, prizes and fun on the golf course during the day. For those of you who think golf is “a good walk ruined”, don’t worry. It will all come together for you when the sun starts to set and the band starts up in the evening. We’ll be seated outdoors overlooking the magnificent fairways and greens of Montgomerie when a sumptuous dinner will be served. We will also have an auction of some amazing items to raise further funds to support the swimming. Last year, auctioneer, Micky Francis provided some hilarious entertainment during the proceedings. It was an absolute highlight of the evening.

Full details are still to be announced but as a guide, please see last year’s .

Registrations of interest for sponsorship and/or attending Swing to Swim

If you would like to register your interest in being a sponsor and/or playing in the Swing to Swim event, then please email Jon Tomlinson at Montgomerie Links on or the .

Remember, just $501 for $2,300 of golfing value at Montgomerie Links!

The Swannies have placed a bid of $500 for Montgomerie Links Corporate Golf Package for 20 players (that’s just $25 per player!). $501 will beat it. The auction will close at 5pm Vietnam time on Monday 16 January. For the latest bidding information, please check vietnamswans.com

Closing thought

Are you living in Australia and considering coming out for the ANZAC Dawn Service (25 April) and the Vietnam Swans’ ANZAC Friendship Match (on 21 April)? Perhaps you could also consider a side trip to Danang/Hoi An and Montgomerie Links… And help save a life.

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Swannies thanked by National Sponsor, Pest Free

Posted by Vietnam Swans on December 23, 2011

Pest Free Australia thanks Pest Free Vietnam and the Vietnam Swans.

Ray Connell is the President of . Below, is an email to his distributors and the Vietnam Swans. He thanks Pest Free Vietnam for sponsoring the Vietnam Swans and thanks the Vietnam Swans.

His email is reproduced below.

Dear Distributors.

proudly sponsors the Vietnam Swans Football Team in Vietnam. The (national) team made its debut at the 2007 Asian Champs in Bangkok. The Vietnam Swans not only enjoy their football and mateship within the team and Club, they also raise and give money to charities that are in need of help.

THE CLUB HAS MADE THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS:

  1. 2011 The Vietnam Swans Co-Organized a Queensland (Australia) Flood Appeal. $45,000 raised.
  2. Supported Organizers of the Christchurch (NZ) Earthquake Appeal. $100,000 raised.
  3. Co-Organized the Inaugural Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day in Central Vietnam. $25,000 raised for drowning prevention.
  4. Hosted the 2nd  Annual ANZAC Friendship Match in Vung Tau. 500 people attended including a number of Veterans.

Pest Free Australia would like to thank our Vietnam Master Distributor for their sponsorship of the Vietnam Swans Football Team and also every member of the Vietnam Swans Club for their continued hard work, charity donations and support for such worthy causes.

Pest Free Australia is proud to have the company’s logo associated with so many major sponsors. Please refer to the attachment – .

Pest Free Australia wishes The Vietnam Swans Club the very best for the 2012 season. I will be visiting Mark and Moc (Pest Free Vietnam) in Vietnam in 2012 and I am personally looking forward to meeting with club members, especially being an ex Rugby Union and Rugby League player myself. (Please do not hold that against me.)

My Kindest Regards To All.
Ray Connell.JP.
President.
Pest Free Australia.Pty.Ltd.

The Vietnam Swans greatly appreciate the generous words of Pest Free Australia. Pest Free has been an amazing supporter of the Vietnam Swans. In addition to its annual sponsorship of the Swannies, Pest Free secured AFL goal posts of “international standard” in Saigon back in 2008 when we had our first game against the Royal Australian Navy (HMAS ANZAC) lined up – but without goal posts!

Earlier this year, Pest Free played a key role in bringing ex AFL star, Richard” Ossie” Osborne, to our ANZAC Friendship Match.

The Vietnam Swans look forward to announcing some exciting news with respect to Pest Free’s sponsorship of the Vietnam Swans in 2012.

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Asian floods expose child drowning epidemic

Posted by Vietnam Swans on October 30, 2011

In Vietnam, more children die from drowning than road accidents.

On Friday 28 October 2011, ABC news ran a story by Monique Ross, on .

The Vietnam Swans are proactively involved in raising funds and awareness on child drownings in Vietnam. An extract from the article is reproduced below.

The deadly floodwaters currently ravaging Asia are shining a light on the “silent epidemic” of child drownings in the region.

Children account for almost a quarter of the estimated 800 deaths reported since July across Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines, according to the United Nations.

There are fears the toll could actually be much higher, as many drowning deaths go unreported in Asia because no death certificate is needed for burial.

Former Fairfax journalist John MacGregor works with an NGO in Cambodia that is bringing supplies and medical help to remote flood-affected villages.

He visited one village that knew first-hand the pain of losing a child to the floodwaters.

“The commune we went to [on Wednesday], that was Chreas commune, they told us that two kids drowned on Monday in the floodwaters,” he said.

“A lot of them can’t swim. They’re not like Aussies. So if they get into water that’s over their heads, they drown.

“These people are on little strips of land six or eight feet wide, perched above the floodwater, sleeping on the mud on bits of plastic – that’s been going on for weeks.”

Justin Scarr, the drowning prevention commissioner of the International Life Saving Federation, says the issue of child drowning in Asia did not begin with the floods sweeping the region.

“Most people would think that drowning is at its highest for children during flooding, but it’s actually an issue in everyday life, particularly in rural communities across Asia,” he said.

“We describe it as a silent epidemic. The numbers are a little bit debatable but anywhere between 200,000 and 300,000 children drown across Asia every year.”

That compares to around 40 child drowning deaths in Australia last year…

To read the rest of the article, .

The Vietnam Swans, Montgomerie Links and Swim Vietnam worked closely with Justin Scarr and the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia to organise last May’s inaugural Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day which raised $25,000.

Next year, the 2nd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day will be held on on 17 March 2012.

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