Katong District Online

Thank you.

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Yours-in-Scouting,

Singapore Scouts Association

District Commissioner (Katong)

Mr. Lai Mun Wai Lyon (Coldheart)

3 February 2010

The Rover Scout Leaders

Through Sponsoring Authorities

Scout Uniformed Groups

Dear Rover Scout Leaders,

NOMINATION FOR BADEN POWELL AWARD 2009

The Baden Powell Award is a much coveted award for Rovers in the Scout Movement.  The award represents the final phase of scouting education. It has gained the reputation in the fellowship of Rovering worldwide as an award which epitomizes the Scouting values and spirit as envisioned by the Founder.

The Singapore Scout Association (SSA) is pleased to announce that the nomination of the Baden Powell Award 2009 is now open for all eligible Rovers. To be eligible for the nomination, the Rover must complete all the requirements of the Revised Rover Progress Scheme (RPS).  The RPS has replaced the pre-2005 scheme since the beginning of 2008. Rovers who are still pursuing the old scheme must switch to the Revised RPS, which is a more holistic personal development programme.

The eligible Rover must be a registered member of SSA and be nominated by the District Commissioner.  In addition, he must obtain good character referrals from 2 peers and the Rover Scout Leader or the Unit Group Scout Leader. The nomination must be endorsed by the Asst. Chief Commissioner (Area).

All Group Scout Leaders
All Scout Leaders
Through the Sponsoring Authority

Dear Scout Leaders,

RE:  Chief Commissioner’s Award Exploration Test 01/2010

We are pleased to inform you that the Chief Commissioner’s Award Exploration Test 01/2010 is now open for registration.

Course Code  :               CCE/01-10

Test Date      :                March 19^th to 20^th, 2010

Closing Date :                 February 4^th, 2010

Fees:                              $10.00 per Scout

Prelim Report Briefing Date :                 February 5^th, 2010

The Rover Scout Leaders
Through Sponsoring Authorities
Scout Uniformed Groups

Dear Rover Scout Leaders,

RE:          Revised Frank Cooper Sands Award 2009 Form (Rovers)

With reference to our previous letter dated 1 December 2009 in regards to the Submission of Frank Cooper Sands Award 2009.

Enclosure is a revised copy of the FCSA 2009 Form (Rovers) 260110.doc for your necessary action.

It has been updated with the relevant Rover Programme and the Rover Progress Scheme in line with the SSA’s Policy Organization and Rules, last updated in 2008.  This form will replace the previous form released to Rover Crews on 1 December 2009 with immediate effect.

Your crews will be assessed based on the criteria and overall scores which the FCSA will be awarded accordingly to the points for Bronze, Silver and Gold categories.

Please submit your FCSA 2009 Form to Scout HQ by 09 February 2010.

Incomplete document submission, fax or non-original copy submission will not be accepted.

20 January 2010
The Unit Leaders
Scout Uniformed Groups
Through: The Principals/Sponsoring Authorities

Dear Unit Leaders,
RE: Health Trooper Badge Programme 2010
The Singapore Scout Association is in collaboration with HealthZone of the Health Promotion Board for the new Health Trooper Badge Programme to replace the old Healthy Lifestyle Proficiency Badge Course.
It is designed to include more levels of challenge for Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venture Scouts as well as more interactive activities to interest our youth members in health issued. It aims to promote greater awareness on the importance of having a healthy lifestyle amongst them. Through workshops, games, tests and hands-on health assignments, all youth members can pick up health tips and essential skills to better manage their health.

A Unit Leader's Briefing has been scheduled to enable you to further understand the course. Each Unit is required to send a Unit Leader to attend the Unit Leader’s Briefing.

The details are as follow:-
Date : (Sat) 6 February 2010
Time : 10.00 am – 11.00 am
Venue : HealthZone, Level 2
Health Studio 2
Health Promotion Board
3, Second Hospital Avenue
Tel: 1800 435 3616
Attire : Scout T-shirt / Smart Casual

Please reply by filling-in the Booking Form under Contact Details (Training For Unit Leaders). All replies must reach Scout HQ via email at Madelene.Seow@scout.org.sg by (Fri) 5 February 2010.

The Health Trooper Badge Programme is now open to Cub Scouts and Scouts for registration. The Supreme Health Trooper Badge for Venture Scouts will be opened at a later date.
Details are as follows:-

Primary School Level: Junior Health Trooper Badge Course
- Open to Cub Scouts (aged 9-10 years) or Pri. 3 to 4.
- Course Fee: $3.00 per participant/Scout
- Closing Date: (Sat) 6 February 2010