Venture Interview 2011 Updates

Greetings to the Venture Applicants of 2011!

Here are the latest updates for the Venture Interview. The Venture Adult Leaders Council has decided to postpone the interview to another date due to the absence of certain leaders that are required to be present for the interview. Below are the details for the Venture Interview:

Date: 27th November 2010
Venue: St. Gabriel's Secondary School (Fall in outside the Scout Den)
Time: To arrive school at 0800hrs. Interview commences at 0830hrs
Attire: Full Scout uniform with head dress/beret
Items to bring: Certificates/Portfolio, civilian clothings if you want and stationaries.

Meanwhile, during this period while you guys are waiting for the Venture Interview to commence on the 27th of November, I would like Nathan, who will be the IC for your batch, to contact VSL Gary immediately as he has a task for your batch (that includes those who are not keen to join the Venture Unit).

Late comers for the interview will not be entertained. Any applicants that have missing items or are not in the appropriate attire will be sent home and deem as failed for the interview.

More updates will be posted up on the blog should there be any changes. Good luck for your preparation.

Yours in Venturing,
AVSL Benjamin Sho
2006 Crux Venture Unit

Meeting on the 29/10 and 30/10

Greetings.

There would be a Scout meeting on the 29 October (Friday) and 30 October (Saturday).
Fall-in:
Time: 0800hrs
Attire: PT kit

We would be cleaning up the Scout den and pole shed during these meetings, therefore you are advised to bring an extra set of PT kit. As it would be an informal meeting, Scout uniform is not required.

Failure to attend either or both meetings will result in severe disciplinary actions.

We are sorry for any miscommunication brought upon regarding this two meetings. If there is any doubts or questions, please clarify with the respective PLs.

Thank you and have a blessed day.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Nathan Chang
Chairman of the Southern Cross Committee 2010

Training Schedule for Term 4

Dear Parents and Scouts,

Thx to an observant parent who just shared with me that 5th Nov is Deepavali. Thus i have removed the 5th Nov training date. Thx Mrs. Koh =)

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan


Day Date Time Teacher in charge
Fri 22-Oct 1330 - 1830 Ms Toh Xinyi
Fri 29-Oct 0800 - 1230 Mr Lincoln Chan
Sat 30-Oct 0800 - 1200 Mr Zhang Huasheng
Fri 12-Nov 0800 - 1230 Ms Toh Xinyi
Sat 13-Nov 0800 - 1200 Mr Zhang Huasheng
Fri 19-Nov 0800 - 1230 Mr Lincoln Chan
Fri 26-Nov 0800 - 1230 Mr Joseph Ng
Sat 27-Nov 0800 - 1200 Ms Siti
Fri 03-Dec 0800 - 1230 Mr Joseph Ng
Sat-Th 4-9 Dec Ms Toh Xinyi/Mr Lincoln Chan
Holidays thereafter

Regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan
GSL for 2006 Southern Cross Group

Payment for Jamboree

For those boys who are participating in the Jamboree 2010, please bring $50 for payment on Friday (19th October 2010).

PLs, please disseminate the information in case the scouts did not refer to the blog prior to training.

With thanks
Ms Toh

Updates on JOTI/JOTA 2010

Greetings Scouts,
I regret to inform you that this year, the Singapore Scout Association will not be holding their JOTI event at Games Haven due to unforeseen circumstances. However, for those who wish to participate, you may do so by downloading Skype. The event will still take place world wide and the Singapore Scout Association will still be supporting the event by producing the badges and certificates.

For those who want the badges and certificates, you have to participate the JOTI at your own time at home. Please inform PL Nathan if you still want to participate in the event. You have to download the software and use it at home. After you guys have finished using the software, I would you guys to do a short write up on a few points about the JOTI before being awarded the JOTI badges and certificates. Some of these points are as follows:

1. Scouts that you have made friends with (Country, position in Scouting, understanding about their programme/activities.)
2. Other topics discussed or conversed.


If there are other relevant points that you would like to include, please feel free to do so. If you want to get the badge and the certificate, you have to write it well. Total word count is less than 100 words. If no effort is put in place, I will not award the badge and the certificates. The JOTI will commence on Saturday, 16/10/2010 to Sunday, 17/10/2010. Do take this opportunity to meet new friends from abroad because Scouting is not about making friends from Singapore, but to meet new people from abroad as well. If you have any problems, do feel free to contact me via my mobile. Thank you.

Yours in Scouting,
AVSL Benjamin Sho
2006 Southern Cross Scout Troop

World JOTI/JOTA 2010

Hello Scouts, there is an upcoming event called JOTI/JOTA 2010. For those who do not know what it is, it is called Jamboree on the Internet/Jamboree on the Air. This event is held annually all over the world to foster friendships through a free way using the internet. Some of the gadgets/applications used to meet Scouts from all over the World would be Skype, IRC, etc. Jamboree on the Air on the other hand, uses radio amateur tapping devices to tap in into radio waves to converse with Scouts all over the World. This event is fully supported by WOSM (World Organisation of the Scout Movement).

The JOTI 2010 will be held on the 16 and 17 of October 2010. Venue is at Games Haven and it is to be confirmed. We will be attending only on the 16th of October. On the 17th, if you guys want to meet more friends you can continue your participation on the event at home. You just have to download the application.

For this event, a badge and certificate will be awarded to participants for this event. I urge all of you to attend as it will be a wonderful experience for everyone. The beauty of Scouting is to promote friendship not only local, but overseas as well. More updates will be posted here on the blog. More details can be found on this link so as to give you a better understanding about the upcoming event. Thank you.

http://scout.org/information_events/events/joti/16_17_october_2010

Yours in Scouting,
AVSL Benjamin Sho
2006 Southern Cross Scout Troop

Venture Intake for 2011

Greetings,
It is that time of the year again for our new Venture Intake 2011! Hope everyone is looking forward to it Please note that the interview is only applicable to Sec 3 scouts.


Orientation/briefing for the new intake. It will be done 1 to 2 weeks before the interview date. This briefing will consist of details about Venturing, CCA points, expectations, learning journeys and anything that is associated to Venturing.


I have chosen the Interview date to be on 6th November 2010 and the holding venue will be at school. Also, the Orientation/Briefing will be held on 22nd October 2010 and it will commence at 2.30pm. Do contact me via email or through my mobile should you have any queries. Thank you.


Yours in Venturing,
AVSL Benjamin Sho
2006 Crux Venture Unit

Campfire on the 9 September

Greetings.

There would be a campfire at Monfort Secondary on the 9 September. We would be meeting at the HDB block opposite school at 1730hrs and leaving at 1745hrs. This is an important campfire as Monfort is our brother school and furthermore our dance specialist would be performing a dance during the campfire.The attire will be full Scout uniform (beret is optional).

Do let your PLs know if you are heading to Monfort Secondary on your own on that day itself.

Thank you.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Nathan Chang
Chairman of the Southern Cross Committee 2010

Miscommunication

Dear all,
there was a miscommunication between the PLs on the date of the Montfort Campfire. It is supposed to be on 9th Sept, NOT on 4th Sept.

Pls check the blog by Tues for the latest update on whether if we are attending Montfort's campfire.

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan
2006 Southern Cross Group
St Gabriel's Secondary School

Meeting on the 3 September and Monfort Campfire on the 4 September

Greetings.

There will be a Scout meeting on the 3 September (Friday). It has been confirmed that this would by the last Scout meeting before the SA2 exams. The Exploration re-est will be conducted during this meeting. This meeting will be VERY important especially for the Sec2s as the PLs will be finishing off the criteria needed to get your Scout Standard during this meeting.

Things to bring:
-Full Scout uniform
-1.5L Sprite bottle
-Scout record book
-PT kit

Also, there will be a campfire on the 4 September (Saturday) at Monfort Secondary. This is an important campfire as Monfort is our brother school and our unit have close relations with the Monfort Knights Scout Unit. Their campfire is an biannual event and there I urge that all Scouts should go. We will be meeting at the HDB flat opposite school at 1730hrs. The attire will be full uniform.

Thank you and I wish you all good luck for your end-year exam.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Nathan Chang
Southern Cross Committee 2010

Meeting on the 27 August, campfire on the 28 August and Scouts needed to help out the pioneering on 28 August

Greetings.

There will be a Scout meeting on the 27 August(Friday). The duty patrol will be Swift. Fall in in full Scout uniform at 1400hrs. As the classroom will be opened at 1330hrs, please put your school bags in the classroom instead of outside the Scout Den.


Things to bring:
-Full Scout uniform
-1.5L Sprite water bottle
-Scout record book
-Jamboree forms ( if you have not passed up)

There would also be a campfire on the 28 August(Saturday) at Anglican High. We would be meeting at the HDB flat opposite our school at 1730hrs. You are encouraged to come as campfires plays an important role in Scouting and we can bond with Scouts within and outside our Scout unit.

Please come to school on 28 August (Saturday) afternoon to help the pioneering team put back the poles into the pole shed. Do come in PT kit and bring your Full Scout Uniform ( if you are going for campfire). This is to endure that your full uniform do not get dirty while you put back the poles. All Scouts are ENCOURAGED to come and help out, especially those who are going for campfire afterwards.

For sec1s,please be reminded to collect the kinderling and dried twigs as your cooking(1) test is coming soon.

Thank you.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Nathan Chang
Chairman of the Southern Cross Committee 2010

Meeting on the 20th August and 21st August

Greetings.

There would be a Scout meeting on the 20th August(Friday). The Exploration(1) test would be conducted during this meeting as it was postponed. Do remember to study as no more "final chance" will be given. The duty patrol will be Kingfisher.

Fall-in:
Time-1400hrs
Attire-Full Scout Uniform

There would also be another Scout meeting on the 21st August (Saturday). The duty patrol for that meeting will be Owl.

Fall-in:
Time-0800hrs
Attire- Full Scout Uniform

Things to bring (for the 2 meetings)
-Scout uniform
-1.5L Sprite Bottle
-Scout record book
-PT kit

Do remember to bring (especially for the sec2s) if you want any criteria in your record book to be signed. Also, DON'T leave any of your belongings in the Scout Den after Scout meeting as the Scout Den IS NOT YOUR PERSONAL STORAGE SPACE. Punishment would be given if any of your belonging is left behind in the Scout Den. This has been implied by CQM Jian Heng.

Yours-in-Scouting,
PL Nathan Chang
Chairman of the Southern Cross Committee 2010

Meeting on the 13 August

Greetings.

There would be a Scout meeting on the 13/8(Friday). An exploration test will be conducted for both Sec1s and Sec2s. Do revise for your exploration test as there would not be any last-minute revision given on the meeting itself. The duty patrol will be Dove.

Fall-in:
Time: 1400hrs
Attire: Scout uniform


Items to bring:
-Full Scout Uniform
-PT kit
-Scout record book

Do remember to revise your exploration notes and I wish good luck for all who are taking the test.

Thank you.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Nathan Chang
Chairman of Southern Cross Committee 2010

NDP rehearsal on the 5/8 and NDP on the 6/8

Greetings.

There will be a NDP training on the 5/8 (Thursday). The rehearsal is for the school's National Day Parade on the following day, fall-in outside the Scout den at 0725hrs sharp. All Scouts are required to attend the training and parade, including the Sec1s. The attire will be pt kit with school pants and attendance is compulsory.

On 6/8(Friday), fall-in at the Scout den at 0700hrs for National Day Parade. For the Sec2s, please reach the school at 0620hrs as you are going to build a flagpole at the foyer on that day in case of wet weather. More instructions and information will be given on Thursday. As it is a parade, the attire will be full uniform. Lastly, you are required to wear your Scout uniform for the whole day until dismissal time.

For further information, please ask your fellow PLs.

Have a blessed National Day.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Nathan Chang
Chairman of Southern Cross Committee 2010

Submission of Jamboree Application Forms

Dear Scouters,
This is a reminder for all to hand in your Jamboree Application Forms by this Friday. Do leave your forms in my pigeon slot.
As for the collection of $50 cash, we will be doing it next Friday. For scouts who have to pull out of the event, please provide me with a parent's letter stating the reasons for doing so. Thank you.

Regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan