Manjusri Scout and Guides Combined Campfire 2012

Dear Scouts,
There will be a campfire at Manjusri Secondary school. Details are as followed
Date:7th July 2012(Saturday)
Venue: Manjusri Secondary School
Time:7pm-9.30p.m

If you have any questions, feel free to ask your PLs

Yours-in-scouting
Russell Leau
Patrol Leader

PLTC 2012

All PLs to take note:

Updates on the upcoming East Area Patrol Leaders' Training Course 2012 helded on the 26th - 29th May 2012.

1) Change Of Venue For Residental Camp‏
The new venue will be at Terror Sea Scout (8 Admiralty Road East 759991). Attachment of the picture of the location was sent to you guys via email on 7 May by SL Benjamin.  The red star on the map indicates the only drop off point to the campsite. To avoid any traffic congestions please drop off quickly.

2) Cancellation Of Seminar
Instead of having a seminar, a set of course notes will be sent out to all GSLs/ SLs to pass to the participants for their own reading and training. I will print and distribute to you guys.

3) Packing List
Also attached to the email sent by SL Benjamin is the packing list. Please be reminded that any electronics devices are to be brought at the Scouts' own risk.  The committee and East Area team will not be responsible for any loss or damages to any equipment during the camp.
 
4) Last Day Of Camp
Please be reminded that chartered buses can only arrive at the pick-up point on 1130am on the last day of camp.


Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

SCDF: Civil Defence Badge Scheme on 18 June

The Civil Defence Course is a joint collaboration between SSA and SCDF, to provide members knowledge in Civil Defence skills such as fire fighting and emergency preparedness. Members will undergo both theory and practical lessons, hoping to put them into practice in times of emergency both in school and at home.

COURSE DURATION & VENUE
This is a 1-day course at SCDF HQ 3rd CD Division from 0900hrs – 1630hrs.
Address: Yishun Fire Station
533 Yishun Industrial Park A #01-01 (768774)

ATTIRE/DRESS CODE
Registered participants are expected to be dressed in their school attire with Scout T-shirt with Scout green pants, belt, Scout socks and black shoes. Hair must be neat and tidy.
REPORTING TIME
Participants are required to report to the course venue by 0845hrs. Patrol Leaders will coordinate a meeting place with the Scouts who are taking public transport.

THINGS TO BRING
 Stationery
 Water
 Packed lunch / Money for lunch

RULES & REGULATIONS
 Observing of basic discipline
 Silence to be observed
 Active participation is encouraged in the discussions
 Punctuality
 Maintaining the cleanliness of the premises
 Mobile phones are to be switched off during the period of the course

STEPS TO OBTAIN THIS BADGE
To attain the Civil Defence Badge, Scouts must attend the full-day course at SCDF HQ 3rd CD Division.

TEST
Scouts need to sit and pass the written test during the duration of the course.
 Written Tests – MCQs (30 minutes)
At the end of the course, participants will be tested on theory assessment (MCQ) and some basic practical first aid skills.

ABENSTEEISM
Absenteeism from the course, or failure of the written test, or failure in the submission of the transfer agent forms will mean that they will fail the course.

AWARD OF CERTIFICATES
SCDF HQ 3rd CD Division will issue the certificates of those participants who passed the course at the end of the same day.

Scouts are fully subsidised for this course. Thus anyone who fails to turn up will have to pay for the course instead.
Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Participants:

Russell Leau

Chng Reuben

Timothy Wong Wei Hao

Russel Tan Ren

Denzel Chen Jie

Aloysius Tan

Ryan Yew

Dillion Leow

Samuel Oh

Qaizer Armaan

Bertram Low

Brian Joseph Ng

Benedict Tay Jia Shern

R. Nirviin

Nigel Tan Kee Wei

Dominic Loh Rui Jie

Seth Yeo

R.Ramana

K.Haridharan

SANA Badge Course on 15 June

The SANA Badge Course is a joint collaboration between SSA and SANA. It aims to immunise school students against the dangers of drug and inhalant abuse. It also has a multiplier-effect component that enables participating students to be transfer agents in order to pass on the anti-drug and inhalant abuse message and educate their peers on the dangers of drug abuse.

COURSE DURATION & VENUE
This is a 1-day course at SANA Headquarters from 0900hrs - 1703hrs.
Address: Sengkang Community Hub
No. 2, Sengkang Square #05-01 (S545025)

REPORTING TIME & TRANSPORT
Participants are required to report to the course venue by 0845hrs. Patrol Leaders will coordinate a meeting place with Scouts who are taking public transport.

ATTIRE/DRESS CODE
Registered participants are expected to be dressed in their school attire with Scout T-shirt with Scout green pants, belt, Scout socks and black shoes. Hair must be neat and tidy.

THINGS TO BRING
 Stationery
 Water
 Packed lunch / Money for lunch

RULES & REGULATIONS
 Observing of basic discipline
 Silence to be observed
 Active participation is encouraged in the discussions
 Punctuality
 Maintaining the cleanliness of the premises
 Mobile phones are to be switched off during the period of the course

STEPS TO OBTAIN THIS BADGE
To attain the Anti Drug & Inhalant Abuse Proficiency Badge, Scouts must attend the full-day course at SANA HQ.

Part I - Written Test
Scouts need to sit and pass the written test during the duration of the course.
Section A - MCQs
 20 Questions
 40 Marks
Section B - True / False
 10 Questions
 20 Marks
Passing Mark
 60%
Part II - Online Badge Project – Submission of Friends of Transfer Agent
Scouts will need to proceed to this website: http://www.sana.org.sg/badgeproject/ to submit 10 transfer agent forms online two weeks from the course date.

ABSENTEEISM
Absenteeism from the course, or failure of the written test, or failure in the submission of the transfer agent forms will mean that they will fail the course.

AWARD & COLLECTION OF CERTIFICATES & BADGES
SANA HQ will send SSA the name list and certificates of those successful participants. An email notification will be sent to the respective Units to inform them of those successful participants. Units are required to print a copy of the email notification upon collection of the certificates and badges. Unit may appoint a representative to collect the certificates and badges from the General Office at Scout HQ.

Scouts are fully subsidied for this course. Thus anyone who fails to turn up for the course will have to pay for the course instead.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan


Participants:

Ho Jun

Chng Reuben

Fabian Marwin

Emmanuel Dalay

Venkatraman

Aloysius Tan

Mikal Sipanah

Dillion Leow

Fernandez Khlvyn

Dann Wee Zi Jun

Neo Wei Jin

Yong Jie Xiong

Benedict Tay Jia Shern

Poh Jun Xian Terence

Nigel Tan

Dexter Looi Jia An

S. Tharshan Kumar

Isaac Ku

Darius Ng

Edwin Ng Adriel Quek Ethan Galistan Clement Seow Kleve Chiong

Attendance for Campfire Preparations

Dear all,

Please be informed that attendance for ALL campfire preparation trainings are COMPULSORY.

The campfire is not only our signatue unit event, it does help in the unit attaining our Frank Cooper Sands awards. When the unit gets the awards, the CCA point is also given to each member. Hence it is unfair if some do not contribute or contribute less, yet expect to be given the CCA point.

Hence unless you have a VALID MC (the trainings ae on school days anyway), you will be treated as absent. Letters are not accepted. We have to be strict on this to ensure fairness to all.

If you already have paid tuition ahead or any other events happening on those dates you could inform us (a letter have to be given by 16 May latest)  now as the dates have been put up before the examination was over.

This attendance will be taken into account as your overall attendance for the year. We are doing our best to allow more time for June holidays so we really hope for your co-operation.

Thanks.

Regards,
Ms Siti

V. Important - SYF 2012 Participants

Dear SYF participants, please take note of the following:


A gentle reminder that the first training and briefing is on 26 May, 11am at Greenview Secondary School, Parade Square.
Attire: Full Scout Uniform with Beret.
Lastly, St Gabriel's Scouts yet to join the Facebook group, please do so, for more updates.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/200511243396126/members/#!/groups/200511243396126/

Participants:

Ervin Chan Jun Wee (Please remind all Scouts of this post and update them)
Haridharan s/o Karthikeyan

Dennis Chan Tze Yang

Juniel Thum Hew Pun

Dalay Emmanuel Alberto

Fabian Marwin Joshua Ocampo

Aloysius Tan Ming Rui

Yours in Scouting,
Ms Siti

Campfire Preparation Dates

Dear scouts,

Our 53^rdannual campfire, Fiamma De Tiempo, falls on the 2^nd of June 2012, Sat. It is a time to celebrate our achievement in sustaining a Frank Cooper Sands Gold award last year, and as part o our signature annual event. We will be inviting 15-20 scouts/ guides units to come.

After consulting Miss Siti, we have selected the preparation dates. Right after your SA1, we shall all put in our hearts and souls in staging the campfire to showcase our unit.

14/5 (marking day) 0900-1700

16/5 1430-1800

18/5 1430-1800

21/5 1430-1800

23/5 1430-1800

24/5 1430-1800

31/5 0900-1700

1/6 0900-1700

The above dates and timing are subjected to change in lieu of any unforeseen events.

Do attend all preparation trainings; attendance will be taken.

Each individual will be assigned with a specific role. If you are willing to commit your time, our campfire committee will teach all the skills you need in scouting; take up leadership roles and
mastering pioneering skills.

Together, we achieve.

Yours-In-Scouting

Campfire chairperson

Venture Ziwei