SANA Badge project & Event - Scout Rally

Dear Scouts,
(For those have attended the SANA badge course during the March Holidays)

Please be reminded to complete the transfer agent task of the badge scheme by the end of April, preferably earlier, to avoid any unnecessary troubles.

The transfer agent task, of passing the anti-drug knowledge to friends or family members, is important towards attaining your SANA national campaign badge as it is deemed as a requirement by SANA to pass your badge scheme.

The website is listed below for you :

http://www.sana.org.sg/badgeproject

Do not worry about forgotten badge IDs, as you can access a system listed under "For Students" that will help you find out the badge ID, linked to your NRIC.

Please seek or contact me if you need help.

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To All Scouts:

There will be a major scout event - Scout Rally 2010, occuring after the mid-year SA1 examinations, on the 22nd of May.
More information will be given, closer to the event date.

My Assistant, APL Yew Peng, will be gathering the names & NRIC of scouts who are interested in this event. Do seek him for registration.

This event consists of:

- A Fun Fair
- Goodie bags
- Event badges
- Games
- And many other possibilities

You will get to meet and interact with various scouts from all over Singapore!
As for Scouts who have attended last year's NDP,
if you accept the invitation to be a G.O.H. for this event by the scout HQ, please inform me.

I would like to encourage you to participate in this event, as this event is held to commemorate the 100th year of scouting in Singapore.

Thank you.

Yours-In-Scouting,
Kevin Tan
Patrol Leader

Missing Shoebag

Dear all,

APL Darren Chong is currently looking for his shoebag wwhich contains his school shoes. It is black in colour and has a JP Morgan logo on it. He left it outside the scout den and PL Nathan brought it into the den and left it on the bench. If there's anyone who has taken it by mistake, pls do get back to him asap. (do keep me informed). Thx.

Regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Combined Uniformed Groups Passing Out Parade

Dear all, do note our final event for 1st Semester:

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"Dear all, please note that there will be a combined uniformed groups training for Sec 4 and 5 cadets for Passing Out Parade this Thursday morning at 7.20 am at parade square. They are to fall in in half uniform.

Also all sec 1 to 5 cadets will be involved in the rehearsal and parade on Fri. They are to fall in in full uniform at 3pm at parade square. Please provide unit flag. You can invite your instructors or unit leaders to the event. All staff are invited to view actual parade this fri at 5pm."

Ms. Maggie and Mr. CJ Tan
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Regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Meeting on 16/4 and Speech Day reminder

Dear Scouts,

There will be a Scout meeting on the 16/4( Friday). On that day before the meeting starts, please have your lunch and place your belongings in 5N1 classroom latest 1350hrs. The duty patrol for that meeting would be Dove.

Fall-in:

Attire- Full uniform

Time- 1400hrs.

Things to bring:

1. Full uniform
2. Water bottle
3. PT kit (CRUX shirt for sec2 and above)
4. Scout record book

For the sec2s and above, there would be a Speech Day rehearsal on 15/4 (Thursday). It is compulsory and the only valid excuse is M.C or tuition. Attire would be half uniform with blue PE shirt.Fall in outside the Scout Den at 1530hrs.

The Scout meeting on the 16/4 would be the last meeting before SA1. Therefore, please study hard for your SA1 and be prepared always.

Yours-in Scouting,

Nathan Chang

Chairman of the Southern Cross Committee 2010

Badges

Dear Scouts,

The Frank Cooper Sands (Gold) Badge is now available!
Scouts who have attained 75% attendance and above, throughout 2009 are eligible to sew on this badge. Please check with our scout teachers for your attendance rate last year.

Take note, in order to earn CCA points each year, an attendance rate of 75% and above, has to be reached.
Thus, every Friday and Saturday scout meetings you attend contribute to your attendance rate. (Including training camps)


Additional events/activities like Courses, Campfires, Combined activity, District Amazing Race, other Scout Events or National Events like YOG 2010 (Youth Olympic Games), NDP 2010 (National Day Parade), SYF (Singapore Youth Festival), plays a tremendous part in your NYAA (National Youth Achievement Award) or CIP (Community Involvement Program) hours.
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To Secondary Ones & Scouts who just joined or switched patrols,
the patrol badges are available for you to sew on.
Please collect it by this coming Friday's scout meeting from your individual Patrol Leaders/Assistant Patrol Leader.

I am terribly sorry for the delay in receiving these badges.
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For your information, Scout Leader Shaun will be your examiner for Proficiency badge tests.
These badges are for your interest & pursuit, and it will showcase how expertise you are, in a specific daily-life skill.

Before you receive a proficiency badge, proof of Scout Leader's signature on your scout record book is required.
Evidence of Job Week earning is also required for bumblebee badge/upgrade.
Signature on your scout record book is required for previous year's donation draw earnings.

All the badges are kept with me (Kevin).
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The participants for the District Amazing Race Explore! (Dare) 2010 are listed below:

Team 1

Team Leader: Nathan Chang

Members:

Shi Kai

Yew Peng

Brandon Tan

Reserve:

Ryan Ang

Team 2

Team Leader: Marcus Koh

Members:

Huang Hao

Jonathan Koh

Yu Jin

Reserve:

Juniel

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With all the above stated, I wish every scouts the best of luck in your coming SA1 examinations!

The number of scout activities will be reduced as the examination period approaches.

Study hard!

Yours-In-Scouting,

Kevin Tan

Patrol Leader

District Amazing Race & 10th April meeting.

Dear Scouts,

For scouts who registered for the District Amazing Race here are some of the details,

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

The Website link for more information on the District Amazing Race is given below:

http://katongdistrict.kr.sg/node/36

Reserves for individual teams are to attend the Saturday Scout meeting unless requested to takeover a participant in this race.
Please ask your team leaders as they have attended the briefing by the event organizers and committee.

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As for scouts who did not choose to participate in the race, there will be a Scout Meeting on the 10th of April, Saturday as per normal.
Remember to bring your :

+ Full-uniform (White-Scarf)
+1.5 Litre Sprite bottle
+ PT Kit (Crux shirt for Secondary 2s and above)
+ Scout Record Book

For Friday (9th April) and Saturday's (10th April) Scout meeting.
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Scouts who will be participating in the District Amazing Race on 10th of April,

You are advised:

1) To be disciplined during the event and at all times. (There will be 400+ Participants, out of which 20% are made up of Scouts & Ventures.)
2) To conduct a Research on public transportations in the area of Katong, Pasir Ris & Tampines. (For ease in traversing throughout the Eastern areas of Singapore.)
3) To take some spare time to study on the various aspects of Scouting.
4) To follow the Scout Promise & Law closely (It is the key to success in this event)
5) To be steadfast and focused in the event.
6) To be Courteous to others

Last but not least... Have fun & enjoy the event! Make some friends from other units if possible.

Cheers :)

Yours-In-Scouting,
Kevin Tan
Patrol Leader