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100 Years of Scouting - Straits Times Home Page B7, Mon 22 Feb

Posted Wed, 24/02/2010 - 07:45 by BoBCaT

Dear All,

Attached is the graphic feature on Scouting in Singapore which was published
on Mon, Feb 22 in Page B7 of the Straits Times in conjunction with the World
Scout Day.

The graphic traces the significant moments in the scouting history.

Thanks & regards.
Caleb Cheah
Director of Corporate Affairs.

Updates on World Scout Day Event

Posted Wed, 24/02/2010 - 07:43 by BoBCaT

Dear Leaders,

            First and foremost, Happy Founder’s Day on 22nd February 2010.

2          I would like to thank your support for this event. We have good numbers of participants and we shall deliver a day of fun and learning as well as excitement for your members. For those units who have yet to submit the application to me, please do so by Friday, 26th February 2010. All payments must be made by then as well. For your convenience, I have attached the circular, application form and the consent form for your perusal.

3          I have attached the details of the game flow for the respective sections. Please look through and familiarise your boys with it as they would be the ones who are participating in it.

(Semi) Finalized District Calendar 2010

Posted Mon, 22/02/2010 - 11:40 by BoBCaT
Dear All,
 
The allocation is done! I have attached a copy of the District Calendar 2010 for your perusal in your planning.
 
I apologize for the delay. Had to confirm a few last entries.
 
For the OICs, kindly take note that you will need to meet up/discuss (over email if meeting face to face is daunting) and inform me of the following information:
- Date of Event (very important so that we can CONFIRM the event)
- Venue of Event
- Objectives of Event (you may refer to the second attachment for reference, try to stick as close to it as possible, feel free to add your own if you wish)
- Estimated Expenditure (you may refer to the first attachment for information on district subsidy)
- Estimated Capacity
- Estimated Event Fee (Estimated Expenditure-District Subsidy/Estimated Capacity)
 
I will appreciate if all these administrative information can be sorted before 5 March. This will ensure that the circulars can be sent out in good time. Also, I will be going for a school overseas trip between 9 to 20 March (there goes my 1 week hols...haiz) so I hope to settle this issue before then.
 
Benefits of organizing this Course includes:
- A total of 3 additional FCSA points for yourself under "Adult Leader Involvement" (Section 3b)
- Being able to list this down in FCSA as part of your "Unit Initiative" (Section 3c)
- A total of (potentially) 80 FCSA points for your pack under "District Courses" (Section 5), seeing that it will be easier for everyone from your school to take part
- Potential additional points to be earned in FCSA as part of "Competitions" (Section 9), if you guys decide to include a competitive element

2010 ANNUAL REGISTRATION CIRCULAR

Posted Tue, 09/02/2010 - 09:45 by BoBCaT

To:

All Scout Leaders

Through The Principals

 Dear all,

 Greetings from Scouts HQ!

 The Annual Membership Registration exercise is now open from 6 February 2010 to 31 March 2010.

 Attached please find the circular for your perusal and action please.

 Wishing all  “HAPPY, HEALTHY AND WEALTHY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!”

 Thank you.

 

 Yours in Scouting,

Halimah Ismail

for Dr Mohd Effendy

Executive Director

The Singapore Scout Association
No 1 Bishan Street 12
Singapore 579808
Tel. 62592858 Fax: 62592118

"Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't"

Updated Katong District Cubs Calendar

Posted Tue, 09/02/2010 - 09:10 by BoBCaT
Dear all,
 
Kindly take note of the following events and the respective ICs for our District Calendar:
- Explorer Camp (Honey Bees, Ngee Ann)
- First Aid (Osprey)
- Campcraft (Sun)
- Orienteering (Osprey)
 
The following Packs have not responded their preferred events:
- Dove
- St. Stephens
- Marlin
- Owls
 
Please do so by 12 Feb so that I can spend my LNY doing up the calendar. Not nice to owe stuff across the New Year ah...
 
Otherwise, I will take it that your Pack will NOT be participating in any of the above mentioned district events.
 

Thank you.


--

Yours-in-Scouting,

Singapore Scouts Association

District Commissioner (Katong)

Mr. Lai Mun Wai Lyon (Coldheart)

Tampines District Amazing RacE 2010 (DARE 2010)

Posted Mon, 08/02/2010 - 13:34 by BoBCaT

8 February 2010
To: All Group Scout Leaders Thru’ School Principals
All Cub Scout Unit Leaders
All Scout Unit Leaders
All Venture Scout Unit Leaders

Dear Leaders,
DISTRICT AMAZING RACE, EXPLORE! 2010 (DARe 2010)

I am pleased to announce that the District Amazing Race, Explore! 2010 is now open for
application.

The District Amazing Race, Explore! is a competition open to all sections. This inaugural
event is organised to commemorate 100th Years of Scouting in Singapore. Through this
competition, greater bonds and friendships can be fostered not just among each
individual unit but also among the district. The Scouts will also learn about the rich history
of Scouting in Singapore as well.

It will be a good opportunity for us to all come together as a district once again!

The details are as follow:
Date of Event: 10 April 2010, Saturday
Time: 0800 hours to 1800 hours (Scouts and Ventures)
1200 hours to 1800 hours (Cubs)
Venue: Pasir Ris Park Amphitheatre (Reporting Venue)
Pasir Ris Park/ East Area of Singapore
Attire: PT-Kit with unit/ school t-shirt and scarf
Fee: SGD $14 per team
Mode of Payment*: Cheque (made to The Singapore Scout Association) / Unit Fund /
School Fund only.
* All forms to be sent to the District Scout Leader as below
* Teams without payment will be rejected.
Eligibility: Cubs, Scouts and Ventures
Event Capacity: Maximum of 2 teams per scout unit
Maximum of 2 teams per venture unit
Unlimited of teams per cub unit (first-come-first-serve)
Closing Date: 3 March 2010

NOTE: Participating units are required to send at least one
accompanying leader during the event during the planning
` and/or execution process.

JOB WEEK 2010

Posted Thu, 04/02/2010 - 10:07 by BoBCaT

To:

All Scout Leaders

Through The Principals

Dear All,

Greetings from Scouts HQ!

Attached please find the Circular on JOB WEEK 2010  for your perusal and action please.

Just a gentle reminder, the briefing to Unit Leaders on JOB WEEK 2010 will be on Sat 20 Feb 2010 at HQ, Multipurpose Hall from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Your kind cooperation and attendance is greatly appreciated.

Thank you and best regards.

Yours in Scouting,
Halimah Ismail
Executive (Admin & Fundraising)
for Dr Mohd Effendy
Executive Director

The Singapore Scout Association
No 1 Bishan Street 12
Singapore 579808
Tel. 62592858 Fax: 62592118

Invitation to Girl Guides Singapore's World Thinking Day Celebrations

Posted Fri, 29/01/2010 - 15:42 by BoBCaT

 

 

 

Dear Friends of Girl Guides Singapore

 

Health Trooper Badge Programme 2010

Posted Fri, 22/01/2010 - 11:52 by BoBCaT

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

SSA Updates

Posted Wed, 20/01/2010 - 20:54 by BoBCaT
Dear All,
 
Here are some updates I've gleaned from the past few meetings at the Commissioners' Level:
  • Please note that representation at the upcoming Annual Administrative Briefing is strictly compulsory
  • There has been a review of the Area Structure. There are now 4 Areas instead (namely North, South, East and West)
  • This year, 2010, is the centennial year of Singapore Scouting. Thus, there will be commemorative scarf and badge produced of which ALL scouts are expected to don, in replacement of the national scarf, just for this year
  • There will be a dinner to commemorate the occasion at Suntec City on 27 February 2010 where the Guest-of-honour will be SM Goh. Tickets are going for $100 per pax.
  • Other events include the Scout Rally on 25 or 29 May at Hwa Chong Institution, the official opening of the Scout Discovery Centre in August/September as well as the Singapore Jamboree in Nov/Dec
  • Briefing for Job week will conducted on 20 February 2010 (Sat). There will be an Area Meeting conducted by our incoming Area Commissioner, Mr. Ho Chee Heng on the same date. The coincidence of date is on purpose to reduce your trips down to the HQ
  • Job Week will be launched on 9 March 2010
  • Chingay Procession will be held on 19 February 2010 and there is a special discount for Scouts
  • With regards to the Singapore Jamboree, we will be taking Sub Camp East, to be headed by Tampines District and supported by our district and Bedok District.

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