Thank You for Your Support!

Sheraton Utama Hotel’s UNICEF Committee would like to thank you for your support towards the UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge 2008 and wishes you a very happy New Year.

Keep a look out for what’s happening @ Sheraton this year!

Overwhelming Response for Sheraton & Brunei Art Forum Art Exhibition

The Art Exhibition that was held on Sunday, 24th August 2008 received an overwhelming response from members of the public.

The set up of Mutiara Ballroom before the opening.

Sheraton Utama Hotel’s UNICEF Committee with some of the local artists.

Guests studying art pieces during the exhibition.

The UNICEF Committee invited to leave their marks on Brunei Art Forum’s canvas.

Snapshots taken during the event.

The Art Exhibition in the News :

by P. Marilyn of Borneo Bulletin

The Brunei Times

There are some fantastic art pieces that are for sale. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to UNICEF.

For interested parties, please call Sheraton’s UNICEF Ambassador at 2244272 or email to wena.hamidon@sheraton.com

You Bring Joy by Christine Chai – $234

Wonderful World by Lim Pek Ching – $800

Balance by Winnie Cheng – $600

Mum Can I Borrow A Leaf? by Syaifudin – $450

I Dreamt I Was A Rainbow by Tracey Purkis – $250

The Sheraton Utama Hotel and its UNICEF Committee members would like to thank everyone for their support.

Brunei Art Forum and Rainforest Gallery for rounding up all the talented artists, AEWON Garment & Embroidery for the UNICEF Committee Shirts, and PrinterKu (Syabas Publishers : www.syabaspublishers.com) for printing the Art Exhibition booklet covers, and Dan Cooke of sirevil.deviantart.com for allowing us to use the image below :

Sheraton & Brunei Art Forum Art Exhibition This Sunday!

In conjunction with Sheraton Utama Hotel’s UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge 2008, the hotel has tied up with Brunei Art Forum to hold a joint art exhibition. The art exhibition is a one day event that will be held tomrrow at Sheraton Utama Hotel’s Mutiara Ballroom. Themed as ‘Child Survival’, both parties hopes to not only create awareness of the theme and UNICEF but to also promote local talents.

“Many orphans and vulnerable children lack the love and care that they need. Our aim is to create awareness to the public that children have a right to learn, to play and to belong. We’re not only encouraging local artists to participate in this exhibition, but children as well,” states Sheraton Utama Hotel’s UNICEF Ambassador.

Name         :    Armacester Arsad
Art Title     :    Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Abdul Raqib Bin Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim
Medium      :     Acrylic on Canvas

Name : Haslina Mustafa Kamal

Art Title : Playing Kites

Medium : Watercolour Pencils

Name : Lee Hunyi

Art Title : King Fish

Medium : Acrylic on Canvas

Name : Shana Holmes

Art Title : Sisters

Name : Mohammad Redzuan Bin Haji Rusli

Website : Redzuanrusli.blogspot.com – The World of Art & Design

Zyberidz.wordpress.com – Monochromatic Photography

Art Title : A Mother and Child

Medium : Mixed Media | Photography

Name : Meg Henry

Art Title : Tree in a Garden

Name : Wan Habib

Website : Karyawan.org

Karyawan179.multiply.com

Art Title : Learning Curve

Medium : Photography

Name : Siti Rawini Bte Awang Sulaiman

Website : bubbly-pu.com

Art Title : Imagination

Medium : Watercolour Gouache and Colour Pencils

Name : Eddie Esmadi Bin Haji Matsalleh – Edshal

Website : edshal.blogspot.com

Art Title : Smiling Child

Medium : Photography

Name : Suzy Edwina Haji Mohd Salleh

Art Title : Happy

Medium : Mixed Media on Watercolour Paper

Name : Johnson Lim

Website : johnsonlim.com/blog

Art Title : The Road Ahead

Medium : Photographic Print

Name : Ak Khairil Sapyri Pg Hj Hassan

Website : flickr.com/photos/godsgift730

Bruneiforever.com/gallery/v/public/GoDsGift730

Art Title : Midday River Swim

Medium : Photography

Name : Ann Sincero Kiamco

Art Title : The Joy of Music in the Hands of the Children

Medium : Colored Pencil on Paper

Name : Nabil Fikri bin Haronli

Name : Jasmain Tay

Art Title : Walking Home

Medium : Photography

Name : Christine Chai

Art Title : You Bring Joy

Medium : Mixed Media

Name : Carmina Holmes

Art Title : Blossoms

Medium : Photography

Name : Wendy Pao

Art Title : Makes Me Happy

Medium : Acrylic Paint

Name : Koh Han Tang

Art Title : Joy

Medium : Photography

Name : Trinitera Flora Navaswayan

Art Title : My Family

Name : Joey Hj Hamidon

Website : flickr.com/jhamidon

Art Title : Mother and Child

Medium : Photography

Name : Amy

Art Title : Family

Medium : Colour Pencils

Name : Syaifudin

Art Title : Mum Can I Borrow A Leaf?

Medium : Mixed Media

Name : Teoh Jit Sien

Art Title : Tree of Happiness

Medium : Mixed Media

Name : Amanda Malpas

Art Title : Youths Louded As Brunei’s Think Tank

Medium : Mixed Media

Name : Yasmin Jaidin

Website : flickr.com/photos/nimssay

Art Title : Content Lambs

Medium : Mixed Media

Name : Izyan Jaidin

Medium : Digital Art

Name : Jan Murphy

Art Title : Through a Child’s Eyes

Medium : Photography

Name : Umi Zaty Bazillah Bte Zakaria

Medium : Painting

Name : Ak. Mohd Syazani Pg Mohd Roslan

Art Title : Grown Happily Girl

Medium : Acrylic, Water colour and pencil

Name : Lim Pek Ching

Art Title : Wonderful World

Medium : Acrylic on Wood Board

Name : Nizam Rahman

Website : stupidlogic.com

Medium : Photography

Name : Winnie Cheng

Art Title : Balance

Medium : Acrylic on Canvas

Name : Doris Lee

Art Title : Unconditional Love

Medium : Acrylic

Name : Marsidi bin Omar

Art Title : School

Medium : Water Colour

Name : Pg Roslan Pg Hj Bakar

Medium : Batik Painting

Name : Tracey Purkis

Art Title : I dreamt I was a Rainbow

Medium : Acrylic on Plaster

Name : Zakari Bin Omar

Name : Norizah Pg Hj Hallid

Art Title : Seasons

Medium : Crafts

Name : Wena Hj Hamidon

Art Title : ‘With Open Arms’, and ‘Dress Up Joys’

Medium : Digital Art

Boss Payback – Charity Carwash

The Boss Payback was a new event that was introduced by Sheraton Utama Hotel’s UNICEF Committee to raise funds as well as create awareness of the UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge.

This event was carried out to get associates to vote as many times as they like on what they would like to see their department heads do for a good cause. Associates were given envelopes with a choice of three options and each vote cost B$1.00

Voting Envelope with Boss Payback Options

The final activity choice falls onto the most popular option. This way, the Sheraton associates get to decide as a majority and that every vote counts. Not only was it a great fund raising activity, it incorporated the hotel’s ‘Belong’ essence.
The most popular option that was received from the voting period was the Charity Carwash for Associates. The Department Heads of Sheraton Utama Hotel as well as its UNICEF Ambassador geared up with hoses, sponges and towels for this UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge activity.

Sheraton Utama Hotel's General Manager (3 from Left), Department Head and its UNICEF Ambassador (Right)

Children have the right to learn, to play and belong. Many orphans and vulnerable children lack the care and support that all children need for their development and well-being. With the funds raised from the UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge, it would help in giving children the chance to belong.

UNICEF Merchandise – New Additions

Sheraton Utama Hotel introduces two new additions to its UNICEF Merchandise.

Occasions Card

$6.00 per pack

(5 designs with envelopes in one pack)

Designed exclusively for UNICEF, delight your family and friends with brilliant colourful cards that are perfect for any occasion!

UNICEF Bag

$6.00 each

Our UNICEF Bag is handy anytime whether you’re going shopping or having a great time out.

All proceeds will go to UNICEF

To purchase any of Sheraton Utama Hotel’s UNICEF Merchandise, please ask anyone of our friendly Guest Service Agents or call us at 2244272.

Casual Look for Charity

The Management and associates of Sheraton Utama Hotel dressed down last Saturday to support the 2008 UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge.

The UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge is an annual fundraising campaign among employees of Starwood Hotels and Resorts. The challenge is a great opportunity for all Starwood employees to come up with creative ideas to raise funds for UNICEF immunization projects.

Funds raised by Sheraton Utama Hotel during this event will assist UNICEF to immunise thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region. More than 30,000 children die every day, mostly from preventable diseases. Thanks to Starwood Hotels efforts in 2007, UNICEF has worked to immunise vulnerable children in Myanmar, Mongolia and Bangladesh.

Soothing the Soul for a Good Cause

A yoga session for Sheraton associates was organized yesterday by the Sheraton Social & Sports Club and UNICEF Committee.

15 associates from different departments including the hotel’s General Manager, Alex Riva, and its UNICEF Ambassador, Wena Hj Hamidon, attended a yoga session that was demonstrated by Fitness Zone to help raise funds for UNICEF.

The UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge is an annual fundraising challenge among associates at Starwood Hotels and Resorts. This year, the Challenge will start from 1^st July to 31^st August 2008. Funds raised by Sheraton Utama Hotel during this event will assist UNICEF to immunise thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region. More than 30,000 children die every day, mostly from preventable diseases. Thanks to Starwood Hotels efforts in 2007, UNICEF has worked to immunise vulnerable children in Myanmar, Mongolia and Bangladesh.

Donate for Charity

Sheraton Utama Hotel is rolling out its new charity items in its on going efforts to support the United Nations Children’s fund (UNICEF).

Available for sale at Sheraton Utama Hotel’s Reception Desk, all the proceeds from the sales will be contributed to UNICEF.

Elephants

A perfect companion for naptime for your little love ones. Being a cute and cuddly is just the nature of this “Chibi” Elephant. Why resist the temptation when you can get it at Sheraton? *Limited Stock

Teddy Bears

It will be love at first touch! This irresistible teddy bear is made of a premium-quality; super-soft material that makes them the most lovable; huggable bear around! This value-priced bear is small enough to put anywhere. *Limited Stock

Scented Candles

Liven up your living area with the fresh floral sense of our scented candles.

Candle Burner

An ideal gift for any occasion – cool blue ceramic candle burner with matching tea light candles and a light fragrance oil that’s gift wrapped in a beautiful baby blue coloured box.

Flowerful Greeting Cards

Send your loved ones a set of lively flowerful greeting cards that’s perfect for every occasion. Designed exclusively for UNICEF.

The UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge is an annual fundraising challenge among associates in Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

Funds raised by Sheraton Utama Hotel will assist UNICEF to immunise thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region. More than 30,000 children die every day, mostly from preventable diseases. Thanks to Starwood Hotels efforts in 2007, UNICEF has worked to immunise vulnerable children in Myanmar, Mongolia and Bangladesh.

To place an order or for more information, ask any of Sheraton Utama Hotel’s Guest Service Agents at 224 4272.

Sheraton Utama Hotel’s New UNICEF Committee

Left to Right : Airwandy Razali (Front Office), Ummi Hirmond (Human Resource), Nicole Ling (Accounts), Gracita Artana (Food & Beverage), Hinursanti Abdulka (Housekeeping), Norizah Hallid (Sales), Sanong Angkham (Engineering)

Top : UNICEF Ambassador, Wena Hj Hamidon (Marketing & Communications)

-Photo taken by Amir Rashid, thanks man-

The UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge is an annual fundraising campaign that starts in June for a 3 months period among employees of Starwood Hotels and Resorts. The challenge is a great opportunity for all Starwood employees to come up with creative ideas to raise funds for UNICEF immunization projects.

Now in the fifth year, Sheraton Utama Hotel has appointed its new UNICEF Committee with generous associates from different departments uniting for a good cause.

Funds raised by Sheraton Utama Hotel during this event will assist UNICEF to immunise thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region. More than 30,000 children die every day, mostly from preventable diseases. Thanks to Starwood Hotels efforts in 2007, UNICEF has worked to immunise vulnerable children in Myanmar, Mongolia and Bangladesh.