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Sixer Training Course 2010

Posted Tue, 16/03/2010 - 23:31 by BoBCaT

Dear Leaders,

Bedok District is organising the Sixer Training Course 2010 on behalf of the East Area. Details are spelled out in the course circular (P6 Programme). The application form (P7 Programme) and the Consent Form (P14 Programme) are attached for your perusal as well.

2          Do take note that the closing date is 17 April 2010 (Saturday). Please adhere to the deadline strictly. Any late submissions will be rejected. The course fee is set at SGD 45/- per participant. Each Pack is allowed a maximum of five participants for the course. Packs are to select their own nominees for the Sixer Training Course.   

3          Do note that each participating Pack must have one leader (volunteer/teacher) to be part of the organising committee. This is to ensure full involvement of all to maximise the learning capacity of the participants. Packs who are not represented in the organising committee will be rejected. This is in line as per Area’s direction on all training courses whereby there must be one leader to be nominated as part of the organising committee. The requirements are to attend the required coordination meetings held by the Course Director and involved in the execution of the course directly.  

DARE 2010 - Race Briefing

Posted Tue, 16/03/2010 - 23:29 by BoBCaT

Dear Leaders,

Once again, thank you for your support for the Tampines District Amazing Race, Explore! 2010.

Here are some details for the official race briefing:

Date: Saturday, 20 March 2010
Time: 0930 - 1300 Hrs
Venue: The Singapore Scout Association, Programme Room (Level 2)
Attire: Half Scout Uniform with unit t-shirt

Kindly be reminded that for all participating Scout and Venture Teams, the Team Leader will be required to attend this race briefing.
As for the participating Cub Scout Teams, the accompanying leader is required to attend together with the Team Leader as well.

Kindly note that there will also be a briefing for all Scout and Venture Volunteers on that day. All volunteers are required to attend.

The circular is attached for your reference.

Should you have any queries, do feel free to contact me or DC Yang Chen at steadywolf@gmail.com.

Thank You.

--
Yours in Scouting,

Joanne Tham
District Secretary (Tampines)
+65 9665 2765
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: Extension of Dateline: 27TH ASIA PACIFIC JAMBOREE - 3RD INTERNATIONAL PATROL JAMBORETTE

Posted Tue, 16/03/2010 - 23:28 by BoBCaT

9th March 2010

Scout Leaders
Thru
PrincipalSponsoring Authority

Dear All,

 


27th Asia Pacific Jamboree – 3rd International Patrol Jamborette

Greetings from The Singapore Scout Association (SSA)!

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.

3RD THAILAND INTERNATIONAL SCOUT YOUTH FORUM

Posted Mon, 22/02/2010 - 11:03 by BoBCaT

20th February 2010

Through

Sponsoring Authority

Commissioners

Rover Scout Leaders

 Dear Sirs/Madams,

 3RD THAILAND INTERNATIONAL SCOUT YOUTH FORUM

Greetings from The Singapore Scout Association!

 The National Scout Organization of Thailand is organising the 3rd Thailand International Scout Youth Forum from 7 – 15th April 2010.   Participants expected to arrive on the morning of 7th April 2010 and leave on the 15th April 2010.

We strongly encourage you to use your group funds to subsidies your Rover Scouts. We look forward to your Group’s active participation in this event.

Maximum Capacity 10. Please register Early to avoid disappointment.

Information Attached

 MAOHAID FAIZAL BIN KASMIN
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & IT
THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCIATION
1 BISHAN STREET 12 SINGAPORE 579808
TEL: 62592858 (EXT 105) FAX: 62592118

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"

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.

NOMINATION FOR BADEN POWELL AWARD 2009

Posted Thu, 04/02/2010 - 10:31 by BoBCaT

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).

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

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