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Please take note:

2007-10-18T17:25:00.000+08:00

PARTICIPANTS FOR THE PIONEERING MODEL COMPETITION 07

TOWER Participation
Joel
Arul
Yong Jun

BRIDGE Participation
Marcus
Xun Wei
Leon

CREATIVE Participation
Dylan
Jonathan
Yu Heng

Pioneering Model Com 07

2007-10-15T21:07:00.000+08:00

To my Dearest Scouts,

How have you guys been after exams? It has been a while since i last saw all of you. Your rover me is already in Ns and doesnt have the time to come down to meeting anymore unless the meeting is on saturday and i hope for that to happen. I hope all of you feel the same.

I am sure all of you are aware of the pioneering model competition right? Like you and me, we had all forgotten the dates but i hope all of you never forget that i once told you guys to start thinking weeks back but that is not the point. My scouts, last year sec 1 now sec 2, do you guys still remember how we took part in the event last year? I'm sure you guys remember the events because that is the first competition that you guys joined. We came in third for 2 events however we didnt have any trophy because trophies are only awarded to the top 2 ranks. This year, we have a new mix of sec 1 and we brought them into this competition. This competition may seem small but it is good enough for us to see how good we really are. Remember what we did for the models last year? Ask yourselves this: Are we going to stay at the same level as last year or is it time to push ourselves more and make a new benchmark and record for ourselves? Many people may tell you joining competition is not about winning but i tell you i doubt so because joining competition is about winning. Without having this aim, you never work towards this goal. With this goal, you will do anything just to ensure you will win the race. Even when people lost the competition, they cry, it's okay because when people fail, people learn from mistakes and ensure they wont repeat it again. And I rather we fail than we never tried.
This unit is now in your hands and it is always in your hands, not mine (though still mine because that is where i came from and where i train my boys). Whatever the result, it reflects on you and finally your unit. How good your unit is depends on how its people want to do for the unit. How bad the unit is shows how its people are not putting effort to improve it. Now Scouter wilbur and i are serving national service, we cant go down as often but we definitely hope that you guys can keep your spirit and promise there and most importantly, (is not to disappoint us) you must remember that you guys must not disappoint yourselves. Everything you do is for yourself, not for anyone. I always told myself this, I will only disappoint myself if i never do in my best; I will not disappoint myself if i put in my best even i didnt win;we must always do things smartly; dont do it for the sake of doing it; then when we fail, we know that we are doing our best and not crying over things that you are already not putting your best in. Hence from last year's experience, we learn and we apply new skills into it.

WHICH IS MY BEST WORK? MY BEST WORK IS MY NEXT WORK.

I have shown some models from last year. A good model will reflect how much effort the team members put in.

Last year score sheet:

1. BRIDGE CATEGORY

RANKING SCHOOL TOTAL POINTS
1ST Hwa Chong Institution 93
2ND Zhenghua Secondary School 92
3RD Fajar Secondary School 79
4TH Ghim Moh Secondary School 77
5TH GreenRidge Secondary School 64

2. TOWER CATEGORY

RANKING SCHOOL TOTAL POINTS
1ST Zhenghua Secondary School 93
2ND Hwa Chong Institution 92
3RD Fajar Secondary School 82
4TH Ghim Moh Secondary School 80
5TH GreenRidge Secondary School 72

3. CREATIVITY CATEGORY

RANKING SCHOOL TOTAL POINTS
1ST Zhenghua Secondary School 93
2ND GreenRidge Secondary School 86
3RD Hwa Chong Institution 85
4TH Fajar Secondary School 71
5TH Ghim Moh Secondary School 68

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PICTURES LAST YEAR: (do make some comparison)

Fajar
TOWER Fajar's CREATIVE (campsite)

Fajar BRIDGE

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Zhenghua CREATIVITY (campsite)

the front door is a sliding(moveable) door - very innovative. they use a good material for "spars". They show our group name, they got good points for that. the more group stuffs we have, the more points awarded. the plastic thing that you see, it is actually a shelter - clever material to use. the "grass", good material to show it is GRASS.

Close up:

Inside is neat and tidy. you look at it, you understand what is it. arrangement - scored.

Zhenghua TOWER:

What catches our eyes are the sharp edges and angles. See the front opening gate. It catches our eyes and look innovative and nice. This scores point.

Zhenghua's BRIDGE

Will you be interested to walk on this bridge if you see this real life?

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Chinese High TOWER

material use is not good enough - satay stick. however, the whole thing may seem a possible structure. Good use of colours.

Chinese High TOWER
Your turn to tell me...

Chinese High's CREATIVITY: OBSTACLES COURSE

not as well done as the other 2 but fresh and practical scores point.

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1.Judging:

Criteria Weightage
Creativity 25
Practicability 25
Unit Identity 20
Aesthetic Values 15
Dimension 15

2. Dimension of model
1.1. The model must be mounted on a base of 50cm by 50cm.
1.2. The height of the model from the base should not exceed 60cm.

LASTLY:

this Saturday, 20th October 2007 at
Greenridge Secondary School.
Be ready with your pioneering models by 10am at the foyer.
participants arrive prior before 9.30am to set up their tables.

GOOD LUCK & HAVE GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE!

GOOD NIGHT!

Rover Guoyao

Congrats on Kayaking + Outdoor Precaution

2007-10-08T21:21:00.000+08:00

Hey, congrats to everyone who attended the Kayaking course. You all did a good job and I hope that you all had lots of fun there. Now that you all have experience Kayaking, might as well take the Outdoor Precaution test now.

All you have to do is just to do a logbook on 2 land activities and 1 sea activities. With your experience in Kayaking, I believe you all have alot to write about the safety issues and what to look out for.

Do the logbook as if you are going to teach me a newbie who do not know anything about the activity. It should not be just 4 to 6 points but as many as possible. Brainstorm and think of what are the dangers that may occur.

I have some things to standardize for your logbook:

Font type - Arial
Font size - 12

1.5 spacing

Each activity should be at least 3 pages long.

You can take a look at the notes at our resource page. Password is the same. http://www.geocities.com/fox_scout

Good luck! If you are done, just contact either myself or Rover KY to hand in...

By the way, I will be enlisting tomorrow (9th Oct) so I won't be seeing you all that often already. Take care guys and remember, you all have to pass Standard by this year! All the best!

Pioneering Model Competition information

2007-09-16T17:09:00.000+08:00

HI ALL!

IT IS ONCE AGAIN THE PIONEERING MODEL COMPETITION. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND IN 3 TEAMS. Please form a team of 3 and submit your names to MR YU by next week...

This is the letter:

To: All Scout Leaders
Thru : Sponsoring Authority

Dear Scouters,

BUKIT TIMAH DISTRICT PIONEERING MODEL COMPETITION 2007

Pioneering was used since ancient time to overcome obstacles, survival and to achieve practical purposes, etc. The art of pioneering incorporated into Scouting, thus forms a valuable component in our character-building programme.

The District will be organizing a Pioneering Model Competition for Cub Scouts and Scouts. As the name suggest, the competition will be base on the miniature representation of the actual pioneering structure.

The objective of the Competition is to increase the interest level of pioneering in our district and to encourage the young minds to think. It also strives to inculcate the culture of planning in our members, as it is important to assess the safety and feasibility of the project before construction.

The competition is open to all scout units in the Bukit Timah District. Each Cub scout or Scout unit is only allowed to send a maximum number of three teams of three members each in the Tower, Bridge or Creative projects categories.

The application form must be returned by 29th September 2007. Please see the attached guideline and judging criteria.

Registration is free and participation will be considered for the 2007 FCS Award. There are also attractive prizes to be won.

The judging of the projects will be on 20th October 2007, 1000 hrs at Greenridge Secondary School Foyer.

So, let your boys’ creativity juice flow now! Do email me at http://us.f307.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=keng_yang_lee@hotmail.com should there be any queries.

Yours in Scouting,
Vincent Lee
Chairman
DPMC’07

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Instructions

Number of models per unit

Each unit is only allowed to send in a maximum number 1 project for each of the category:
Tower; Bridge, Creative Project

Dimension of model

The model must be mounted on a base of 50cm by 50cm.
The height of the model from the base should not exceed 60cm.

Judging and Presentation

The judging is on the 20th October 2007, and will commence at 1000 hrs (10am). The location will be at Greenridge Secondary School.

A classroom student table will be given per project and the scouts are allowed to decorate the table (without vandalizing it). Scouts can come earlier to the school after 0800hrs on the judging day to prepare for the presentation.

All members of the team are required to be present for the presentation of model to the judges.

Judging Criteria

Creativity :
Model will be judge on how creative the project is. Please note that a project can be creative and yet practical at the same time. E.g. a simple tower will get a low score for creativity whereas a tower with an aerial runway will get a higher score.

Practicability :
Model will be judge on how practical when building the actual real size project will be. E.g. a huge tower supported by a big base and guy lines will get a high score for being practical whereas it will be the opposite if the tower is only supported by a few poles at base.

Unit Identity :
A display of the unit identity such as the logo of the unit, the corporate colours of the unit on the model will give a high point in this category.

Aesthetic Values :
The overall outlook of the model will determine the score for this section. E.g. models have to be neat, pleasant to the eye, attractive and detailed.

Dimension :
The dimension of the whole model will have to be kept within the permitted value given (refer to Instructions)

Criteria

Weightage

Creativity 25
Practicability 25
Unit Identity 20
Aesthetic Values 15
Dimension 15

Application Form for scouts section
(Please email this section of the document to keng_yang_lee@hotmail.com)

Unit Particulars :
Unit Name
Unit Leader Name
Unit Leader Contact
Mobile
Home
Email

Projects Participation

Category
Team Leader
Contact Number
Projects
Tower □

Bridge □

Creative □

Please submit by 29th September 2007
Application Form for Cub scouts section
(Please email this section of the document to keng_yang_lee@hotmail.com)

Unit Particulars
Unit Name

Unit Leader Name

Unit Leader Contact
Mobile

Home

Email

2. Projects Participation

Category
Team Leader
Contact Number
Projects
Tower □

Bridge □

Creative □

Please submit by 29th September 2007

Our celebration...

2007-09-09T01:25:00.000+08:00

Congrations to the following who had passed the tests:

Secondary 1:

STANDARD-->

DRILL & KNOTS
Yong Jun
Leon
Xun Wei
Jason(V impressive!)
Boon Keat

NATIONAL LOYALTY
Yong Jun
Leon
Xun Wei

Secondary 2:

ADVANCED-->

FLAG LOWERING
Marcus
Joel
Jonathan
Afiq

FIRST AID (STANDARD, ADVANCED & FIRST CLASS) -->
1. Marcus, Phua Boon Yong
2. Joel, Goh Rui Jie
3. Jonathon Poh Sheng Liang
4. Peh Xun Wei
5. Liu Yong Jun
6. Kenneth Toh Wei Gang
7. Koh Boon Keat

Once again, we are proud of you! but... we hope to tag more scouts along with us!

Keep up the good work, hor Marcus? thanks for lying to me this afternoon huh....

SCOUTING....? AN EXCITING JOURNEY!

2007-09-02T23:48:00.001+08:00

Flag raising and lowering Criteria

2007-09-02T23:44:00.000+08:00

Wednesday
12pm noon

ALL Secondary 2 scouts
(Sec1 can stay back and observe)
Attire: Full Uniform

Candidates have to ensure they know the whole procedure opening and closing ceremony and they must know how to rise and lower flag during the ceremony.

Candidates will take turn to be the Person In duty and flag bearers till everybody has finished their tests.

Pass and fail will be on the spot.

Footdrill Criteria

2007-09-02T23:07:00.000+08:00

Static Footdrill

Wednesday
Warm up 9am
Test 9.20am
Half Uniform with Leather Boots

FOOTDRILL COMMANDS
(http://sg.geocities.com/peicai_sj/Training/footdrill.html)

Purpose

The purpose of drill is to:

1. Enable a commander to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner.
3/ Aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders.
3. Provide a means, through ceremonies, of enhancing the morale of troops, developing the spirit of cohesion, and presenting traditional, interesting and well-executed military parades.
4. Provide for the development of all scouts in the practice of commanding troops.

Drill Instructor’s Notes
It is necessary that at all times, all instructors set the highest possible example in turnout and in their personal drill. If a squad once gets the idea that their instructor is either scruffy or inefficient, he will never regain their confidence. Instructors must have confidence in themselves and they must know perfectly well what they are trying to teach.

As a candidate:
1. You need to ensure that when your leg is rise, it has to be 90 degree.
2. You need to ensure you do a 90 degree bang and not a horse kick.
3. Lock your fist and elbow.
4. Look front and smart.
5. Listen to commands and timing. Be alert.

National Loyalty Criteria

2007-09-02T22:43:00.000+08:00

Wednesday 10am
(1 to 1 verbal test)

• The meaning of the national flag integrated symbols.
i.e. the crescent, the 5 star, the red and white halves. colour. ratio of flag.
You must be able to explain the meaning of each symbols.

• Know and understand the anthem in English and in Malay.
You have to explain to me what the anthem means in ENGLISH.
Eg: Majulah Singapura (Malay)--> Onwards Singapore (English)

• Able to sing the national anthem in Malay

• Able to recite the pledge in English

• Have an understanding of the Pledge and explain how a Scout can do his part as a citizen in keeping the Pledge
You have to explain what the pledge means and explains how a scout can do his part as a citizen

• Name the 6 presidents of Singapore in order.
Partly Adapted from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Singapore (pictures in there)

"Yusof bin Ishak, became the first President. He was replaced by Benjamin Henry Sheares after his death, who served as President until his death in 1981, when he was succeeded by Chengara Veetil Devan Nair. Owing to personal problems, Nair stepped down in 1985 and was replaced by Wee Kim Wee, who served as President until 1993."..." The first and only directly-elected President was Ong Teng Cheong, a former cabinet minister. He served as President from 1 September 1993 to 31 August 1999."..." The incumbent President is Sellapan Ramanathan (S.R. Nathan). He was not directly elected by the people, but became the President by virtue of being the sole candidate deemed qualified by the Presidential Elections Committee. His first term of office was from 18 August 1999 to 31 August 2005. He was deemed re-elected after a walkover on 17 August 2005, and his current term of office will expire in 2011. "

First Aid Course Information

2007-08-29T22:01:00.000+08:00

Dear Scouts,

The Standard First Aid Course is on the following:

Date: 6, 7 & 8 September 2007
Time: 9am to 6pm
Venue: Red Cross Training Centre, Level 3 (15 Penang Lane, Red Cross House, S238486)
Attire: Full Uniform

Map: http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_7182/travel_site_22593/
Scouts who are going:
Boon Keat
Kenneth
YongJun
Xun Wei
Joel
Marcus
Jonathan

Please be punctual and behave yourselves at all times.

Standard, Advanced, First Class Notes online

2007-08-29T20:55:00.000+08:00

Hi Guys,

http://www.geocities.com/fox_scout/

This is the website to download your tests' notes online. Hence we can save the trouble of making people stay back after school.

So go to [Unit Resource] -> [Scout Progress Scheme] to download.

After downloading the file (which is a PDF file), they will ask you for the password to open the file. Please ask Leon, Xu Wei or me for the password.

Please pass this message around..

_____________________
TUESDAY: Full U attire & Leather Boots
Secondary One

9am: Standard Foot Drill
9.20am: DRILL TEST
10.00am: Knots Test & National Loyalty Test(for those who had passed Knots today)

Hope to finish everything by noon. Scouts can go home once their tests have finished.

_____________________
Tuesday Secondary Two

Download your [Outdoor Precautious] & [Advanced Knots] Online.

TEST: Raise & Lower Flag test at 12.00pm.
If you are ready for knots test, we can have the test. Do learn on your own.

Start doing your Outdoor Precautious.
____________________

Take care!

day one exciting NIGHT TRIP

2007-08-26T00:09:00.000+08:00

The day went off with the "first time of our life". what is it?

We were excited... we put on our life vests as we were be travelling in a sampan.the cadet scouts

the energise ventures

great smiles !

We travel oon.....

What's that?! Look carefully at the beams of light at the leaves.

They were FIREFLIES. I remembered our boat went to knock the tree and the fireflies dropped onto us. They were binding. I thought they were big insects but they were small; very tiny. It was beautiful from far. It was so much amazing when we came so near to them. I could never forget this experience. The light went stronger when the fireflies joined force. [a strong team has people who are willing to sacrifice their time and effort for their common goal.]
day one went with a good trip!

DAY ONE CONTI

2007-08-25T23:10:00.000+08:00

as promised, i agreed to post more pictures...

Hence the day moved on to a high...

when everyone enjoyed themselves..
so high they took off their clothes...? jk
and so high, everyone gathered for our group cheer!
the rovers and teachers having their fun too..everyone back to the campsitesetting up our tentages...

the senior guiding the juniors. [a leader's duty to guide the young]
the tent was finally done.
mr maran, mr yu and scouter wilburzss teachers: ms yeo, ms pek, ms tanventures zhan wang, qin jie and jin huithe venture unit

wet wet very wet...
afiq's shirt was wet...
a nice shot of chien yi...

For those who went, i hope you will remember the fun, bond and spirit we had and spread it towards our unit and the rest of the brothers who din attend this camp.

Group Camp DAY ONE

2007-08-22T23:50:00.000+08:00

Group Camp at Kota Tingi 2007..
We all had a fun time... most memorable camp ever...
Here are some pictures to share... for day 01.
more to come next time...

This is the firsts stage. That's Leon!
What happened next to him? ask leon...

is it the same fate as Afiq? Afiq likes falling down. So happy...Xavier enjoyed but he worried his undergarment being wet... our friend from zssthis is the 2nd stage of the obstacle...it was about speed and accuracy. with a wrong step, say bye bye to father's day. just kidding...We moved on to the 3rd stage. Afiq was having fun again! know why? because...this was a big project! hahaha The forth stage. Joel in the hole.
The fifth stage. crawling under the fences. Xu Wei smiling happily...

This is a different crawling stunt. spiderman the opposite.
the real spidermanmaybe Joel is more real. gestures all there.
Jonathan was watching how Wei Li helped Kenneth. Wei Li won the best sec 1 camper for himself. Tarzan to be..

hmmm. jane wont like him. But good try!

Peacefully. chicken feet he said...
Poor thing but interesting expression he had.
It's all about strength and strategies.

Heading down, Mr Yu helping with the cadet scouts at the steep and slippery slope.
Our joyful friend from west view.Next we proceed on to this: The 1st time in many of your life time. Have you played it before?Jonathan, in cool.The Many of us. Professional...The fajar team who attended. Do you feel that even you were dirty, you had great fun and it's all worth it? Sometimes fun just came like that. It doesn't mean you have to be clean to have fun. In fact, the wildest you are, the more fun it will be...The tiny fountain. Big one, next time.

Fun and joy don't come by the tap of your fingers. It comes by only when people are "willing to have fun"! =D

One Half - 881

2007-08-13T22:03:00.001+08:00

Have you watch this film?

This is really one of the best singaporean film ever!

881 is worth your money. you gotta to trust your rover.

NDP Photos

2007-08-08T22:37:00.000+08:00

looking good here but

look here. see for yourself and ask what is "teamwork" all about?

coming back. pretty good.

before the march. look at jia hao and chien yi?
interesting expression they had.

benji

pretty boy arul
SPL joel

Scouter wilbur

the school.

i'll write more next time.
Happy National Day!
ENJOY YOURSELF! and i see you next friday =D

PLC, prepare for the next meeting.

881 review

2007-08-08T22:07:00.001+08:00

Hey guys,

881 is good! i really like the film alot! it is entertaining and the art direction looks v nice. the acting is good. the songs are incredible. when the actresses are singing on screen, i can feel it live because a baby was standing on her seat and dancing along with the music. you see.. that is how happening it is.

you guys shoulld meet out and watch it together.

rating 4.5/5

LOCAL MOVIE: "881" Exclusive Trailer

2007-08-08T14:09:00.001+08:00

This movie is called 881. It is from a famous and talented young director: Royston Tan. I have a good feel of it and it is going to be one of the better local movie. I will let you guys know if it is good. I am watching it tonight and i cant wait for it.

"Singaporean must support local film". this is very important. our industry can be as big as the korean's as long as our people support it.

881 Papaya Sisters, Yearning

2007-08-08T14:08:00.001+08:00

watch it!

Gone Shopping

2007-08-02T22:27:00.001+08:00

NC 16. Gone shopping the movie.

Baby Ally Whatever

2007-08-02T22:26:00.001+08:00

a little of confidence, a bit of courage, a little of "dont have to care how pple look at you".. they simply just made a simple thing so fun.

scouting makes me appreciate the wild and lovin' it.

2007-08-01T01:14:00.000+08:00

that is why we have to protect our environment.
it is a duty of a human, a scout!

Butterflies in a sunny day

Beetle with an adnormal leg

Fishes being abused....
somehow.. they committed sucide.

Fishes(fire) in the hooole...

Rover's good old days

2007-08-01T01:12:00.000+08:00

Group Camp 2006

They were not punished...

i was at a distance looking them.
the scene was so fun. i was doing the program last year.

my batch of scout mates came back to visit us. i miss the good old days we had....
one of them just sent me these photos.

tian ming, eugene, me, aaron, zhengjie

and wilbur, my senior and neighbour. haha

and ms yong, my v nice ex scout teacher ic.

okay... the end. :D

PLTC 07

2007-08-01T01:11:00.001+08:00

Pictures from the Patrol Leader Training Course 2007 (PLTC 8-10 June)

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group camp at kota tingi

2007-08-01T01:08:00.001+08:00

i really love this camp.
i believe those who went share the same thoughts as me :D

rover guoyao

group photo. cheers.

Scouter John's wedding

2007-08-01T01:01:00.000+08:00

This is our leader, Scouter John and his wife. i took this entry from a friend. i left those words not cancelled because i feel it is not only important in a marriage, but also in friendship and everywhere else.

Louisa & John

What is behind a good friendship and a good team?

Saturday was John's & Louisa's Wedding & this reminds me of the wedding I have attended 4 years ago which is exactly on the last day of the month. The most memorable wedding I ever attended. The official declaration of the perfectly matched couple by god. I should say they are really made for each other. They had their solemnisation held on the most desirable location & time of the day in every girl's eyes; along the sea side during sun set. Time seems to paused just for the 2 of them. I was full of envy as I witnessed the lovers exchanged rings & vow. Wow... Standing beside me was the man I hope to marry. Haha... Shy ar... We hold each other's hand so tightly, imagining the arrival of the day for us.(not my stand; but i don't want to be rude by erasing parts here and there)

So on the same faithful day during John's & Louisa's wedding, we attended both the church & dinner event. The church event was something new for me as I have never attended a wedding in a church. The procedures were very similar to what we saw on TV dramas. The most intriguing part was when the pastor shared with us the success behind his happy marriage. There are 4 key points & they are Communication, Courtship, Compromise & Compassion.

First, communication comes into the picture when opposite attracts. Thus, we need to talk & understand each other's difference. Then, we will appreciate each other's beauty.

Second, Courtship is forever even after marriage. Who says a couple cannot go dating once they are married & have children. When they have children, the more they should find time for themslves. Just the 2 of them. Enjoy the Pat Thor period.meaning more fun and interesting things to keep us together and happy.

Third, Compromising is also very important. Learn to accept each other's flaws & bear in mind that we have ours too. If your partner can stand your flaw, why can't you. Do give & take. I know we girls love to bear grudges and keep bringing up the past.

Lastly, compassion. Everyday we work for almost a day & when we are back at home we are already half dead. We just need someone to share your day. Someone who can hear your complains. Be compassionate towards each other. Motivatation & encouragement from each other will enhance the couple relationship because you made each other's day better.

movie screening

2007-08-01T00:58:00.000+08:00

21st July 2007
Harry Potter Movie at West Mall
120 of us.

rovers & leaders

that's all abt it. quite an interesting experience.

Activty pictures

2007-08-01T00:56:00.000+08:00

the fruits opening session after ndp rehearsal.

happy for food! AFIQ my most cheerful scout.

SPL JOEL YONG JUN ARUL DURIAN

smell nice, taste nah.

the most disgusting people here. haha

team spirit building in progress.

Teenage affluenza is spreading fast.

2007-08-01T00:53:00.001+08:00

A good reflection.

Kota Tinggi Trip-Photoblog

2007-06-22T14:24:00.001+08:00

More photos in http://www.flickr.com/photos/89631268@N00/ :)

Double Check Triple Confirm and my thoughts

2007-06-12T10:19:00.000+08:00

Finally two more weeks and the break will be over. Have not been resting well these few days, been going back to the school for a handful of items.

Yesterday I had also made the courtesy call to almost all scouts' parents to ensure them that we are not going to any farms. -)

Today I was thinking to update the blogsite. Thanks Wilbur for updating the blogs.

Asshidiq, our good Rover had also called me about the possibility of having crime prevention on Friday. -)

Okay tomorrow (13/06/2007), we shall meet up and do a last preparation for the trip.

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1. Always in a dilemma, on one hand, I thought of having more activities, on one
hand, the parents of our scouts are mentioning that there are too many
activities. ->

2. Been seeing how the sec 1 cooks with the guidance of Rover GY. I remembered that
3 years, I am also almost like a monkey while preparing the small cooking area.
It's true that practices do make you perfect. ( Thanks for you orange juice.)

3. PLTC, has ended. Been there, done that? I suppose most sec 2 scouts were glad that
they had walked through this path together. This is the common memory that you
will have. Perhaps 10 years later, it will just pop out and remind you of your
secondary school friends.

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It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919), "Man in the Arena" Speech given April 23, 1910

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Scouter Wilbur - Post PLTC

2007-06-10T22:28:00.001+08:00

Dear Scouts,

PLTC just ended. Through these 3 days, our Scouts experienced something very different. I believe they learnt much such as teamwork, standardisation, leadership, echoing, speaking out loud, water parade and much more which are very valuable.

Participants of PLTC, I hope that you all will remember the 3 days that you had just gone through. It was not easy, but you all managed to go through it. I was there monitoring you during the team building activity. You all persevered on. Jonathan who had cough and a sprain on his leg, too continued to strive on. When he was feeling better, he joined back. His spirit of not giving up was commendable. Well done!

I hope to see you all bringing the unit to greater heights by implementing what you have learnt from PLTC. Good job guys. You will be receiving your certificate at another date. By the way, in future please write constructive feedbacks when feedbacks are required. Don't just say "No Comments". This will not help us in anyway. Do take note of that.

This week, you all will be meeting in school before the Group Camp. Joel will coordinate and arrange for the meeting.

Do have a good rest and see you during Group Camp! Take care.

Participants of PLTC 2007:
Joel
Marcus
Jonathan
Benjamin
Dao Yong
Saddiq
Afiq
Dylan

Scouter Wilbur - Meeting on Thursday (7/6/07)

2007-06-04T15:56:00.000+08:00

Dear Scouts,

Those who are going for PLTC and Group Camp, there will be a meeting to settle some admin stuffs.

Time: 8am to 12pm
Attire: PT Kit
Venue: FSS Scout Den

For those who have not submitted the passport and money, please kindly bring and settle it on Thursday itself.

Thank you.

Scouter Wilbur - Chat with my former scouts & PLTC

2007-06-04T00:21:00.000+08:00

I recently met up with some of my friends to visit PC Show. They were former scouts, who were in the same batch as me, from Fajar Sec.

They told me that they were glad that they joined Scouts and also that they were greatful to the scouters who gave us tough punishments especially during PLTC. All the trainings given are all worth it. It was tough and memorable that when they are in the army, they can easily go through it without feeling much pain. They said that they can cope better in NS since they had joined Scouts.

Now, my intention is not to bring to you that tough punishments are good. Times have changed. If we are to bring out any punishments, it must be with a good and valid reason. In FSS, you don't see any of our Rovers and Leaders scolding vulgarity, making all of you suffer without any valid reason. Old methods does not usually work in this new society. There are different methods to deal with disciplinary issues now. Of course at times when things get out of hand, what we do is to get you back on the right track.

For now, we believe in bringing you QUALITY scouting, ensuring that you all learn new skills, not only scouting skills, but other relevant skills which are beneficial even when you graduate from school. I have said this many times, "At the end of the day, we want all of you to become a better person of good virtue and character."

You all have indeed made a wise choice by joining SCOUTS! Haha... Be Prepard for PLTC, info below:::

Hi,

This email is intended for PLTC participants. Please gather in Fajar Sec, Tuesday, 10am outside Scout Den. OIC please give Mr Yu a call when you all reach.

Please ensure that all items that you all need for the camp is ready, especially patrol items.

All of you have been subsidised a more than 50% for the camp. You all just have to pay a small amount of not more than $10. As for the fee, we will let you know again.

All the best and cya during PLTC.

Yours in Scouting,

Scouter Wilbur - Fox Cheer Video

2007-05-18T22:09:00.000+08:00

Learn it easier with visual and audio... Enjoy! Look at how garang it is.. Haha.
Oh ya, let it buffer for awhile first... Btw, I have changed the server as some of you commented loading was slow. Now should be better.

Scouter Wilbur - The Fox Scout Group Newsletter

2007-05-18T21:21:00.000+08:00

You can now download from here to view it in case you never read your emails. Btw, your scouter is featured in newsletter 2! Haha, lol... Just click on the link to download...

Newsletter Issue 1

Newsletter Issue 2

Scouter Wilbur - Datelines

2007-05-17T22:46:00.000+08:00

I hope all of you will learn your lesson and do not let it repeat again. You all did not manage to get a place for the courses by HQ earlier this year.

Now that there is an IT Course, I still have not gotten any names from Benjamin. Can all of you coorporate so that I can submit the names to the Venture Teck Seng? Not only do you have datelines, your dear scouter also has!

Please, half a year almost gone, not much opportunity for courses already...

Scouter Wilbur - Good luck for your exams

2007-04-17T14:02:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers,

As there will no longer be any more meeting until your exams are over, I would like to wish you all the best for your examinations. Please put in the effort to study hard. Games and other things can be put on a hold first. Studies are important. Remember to come back to us telling us of your wonderful grades. Haha.

I also have a enewsletter to recommend all of you. Its "A Slice of Life". It sends you tips on how to improve your life and also other matters which can make you a better person. Do join it. They also have podcast too!

http://202.172.236.96/mcr/938live/asliceoflife.htm
http://www.938live.sg/programming.aspx?Editorial_Id=18

Good luck!

-If you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail-

Fajar Speech Day

2007-04-05T10:01:00.000+08:00

It has a while since I last updated the blog :>

I actually thought that Scouter, Rovers or at least the UA would have something to comment. :>

Most probably everyone is busy at this time. Speak about busy, papers to set, scouts to oversee...and things to be completed.

Well all scouts look exceptionally smart today. Especially our Scouter Wilbur and both Rovers GY and Zal. Indeed a nature beauty. :)

So much for the say, that's take a look at the photos.

But hey you know what, if you want to see all these jpeg, do go to our flickr site ;>

Some other photos site :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89631268@N00/
http://sg.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tfsgnews/my_photos

JW 07

2007-03-11T11:24:00.000+08:00

From the 10th to the 16th of March 2007, scouts from all over Singapore will take part in Jobweek. It is an annual event held by the Singapore Scouts Association in lieu of its mission to instill the value of hard work in scouts. During this period, more than 10,000 Scouts, ranging from 8 to 18 years in age, will fan out across the island looking for jobs to partake in exchange for funds. This includes knocking on doors of residences and offices to seek menial jobs from generous-hearted Singaporeans to raise funds for their individual Units and for the Association.

The Fox Scout Group will hold its Jobweek in a form of a camp from the 10th to 13th of March 2007 in Fajar Secondary School. Cub Scouts from West View Primary School, Scouts from Fajar, GreenRidge and Zhenghua Secondary Schools and Venture Scouts from the Venture Elite Seals Unit will all gather in Fajar for the Jobweek this year.

(adapted from the JW07 report)

YK

Scouter Wilbur - Happy Founders' Day 2007

2007-02-23T00:04:00.000+08:00

Happy Founder's Day! Today you all did relatively a great job. Of course, there are always room for improvements.

Scouts, good job for being able to execute the commands properly and being able to endure the long standing. You all have to project your voice. How come we can't hear the National Anthem, Pledge and promise loud and clear?
Wee Meng, good command method. Just have to be louder.
Arul, good pronunciation of the pledge and promise. Its sharp and clear.
Marcus, Jonathan, very good timing for the rising of flag.

Here are some pointers that will help you to improve:

1) Shout firmly, sharp and clear. What we always say? "SHOUT LIKE THUNDER, MOVE LIKE LIGHTNING!"
2) Be brave. Do not be scared by the big crowd. You should be feeling proud that it is your day, and you are SCOUTS
3) Present yourself smartly. Stand upright, stomach in chest out. Have pride in what you do
4) Look up, don't look down

Scouter Wilbur - SANA and CIVIL DEFENCE COURSE information

2007-02-21T19:46:00.001+08:00

Please submit your applications form ASAP by this Friday. Dateline is due soon. Don't make others lose the chance to go.

SANA COURSE - SCOUT HQ

Address :

The Singapore Scout Association, Ee Peng Liang Building,
1 Bishan Street 12 S579808

SANA introduced the Anti-Drug and Inhalant Abuse Badge Scheme in 1977 with a two-fold purpose. 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.

CIVIL DEFENCE COURSE - 3RD SCDF DIVISION

Address : 533 Yishun Industrial Park A #01-01 Singapore 768774

Civil Defence Coursee Objective(s)

1) To acquaint Scouts with the meaning, significance and need of Civil Defence.
2) To educate Scouts on the relationship of Civil Defence with the concept of total defence.
3) To provide training on basic Civil Defence Skills.
4) To provide opportunities for the participation in Civil Defence activities.

--
WS

Rover Guoyao wishes everyone a Happy Chinese New Year!

2007-02-18T02:11:00.001+08:00

GONG XI FA CAI! HOPE ALOT MONEY ROLL INTO YOUR POCKETS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, MINE!

WAH ARH!

rover guo yao - pictures from Pioneering Competition!

2007-02-17T21:09:00.000+08:00

Pioneering structures:

venture's

scout group's

raffles'

hornet's

gan eng seng's

cadet scout's

zhenghua's

ours'!

fly with the wind. I hope one day this structure will be purely your effort. :)

Pictures from our brother scouts:

Raffles 02

Fox Ventures!

Zhenghua Fox!

Ourselves:
First... caught you in slacking....

Benjamin (he seemed like he had broke up with his girlfriend?)

Albert & "hidden"Afiq (They want a sofa?)

Fami (tired already..."so sian...")

Lastly...

All so sian...

Anyway.. NOW THE Energised!

Ben's girlfriend just called...

jon (never been so innocent as this. lol)

jon (nv seen so zai like this before)

dao yong (his hands were finally too busy for him to scratch his head!)

marcus (the one who always hides from camera; finally in shot)

dylan (spot ben. he was slacking again...)

joel (seen pro)

albert (good JOB!)

The chariot race team who came in 3rd in the heat. Good Job!

scouter wilbur (smiling buddha)

mrs lim who turned red.
She got tanned with you guys under the big hot sun!!

venture qin jie acting pro....

when we were there to test out the logs...

scouter lai awaits..

scouter joanne

talking happily with rover zalikha

THE BRONZE TEAM!!!! WINNING WITH GLORY...

OUR 1ST IC: JONATHAN POH

2ND IC: BENJAMIN TANG

THE WINNING SMILES!

THE ACT CUTE POSES

THE LAST DANCE

GOOD JOB EVERYONE! WE DID IT!
I BELIEVE YOU LEARNT ALOT IN THIS COMPETITION. THROUGH THE COMPETITION, I BELIEVE YOU KNOW YOUR STRENGTH AND YOUR WEAKNESS. NOW, AFTER THE COMPETITION, IT IS BE THE TIME TO IMPROVE ON YOUR WEAKNESS AND STONGEN STRENGTH.

THE LEADERS AND ROVERS HOPE FOR ONE DAY WHEN ALL PROJECTS ARE PURELY YOUR IDEAS AND EFFORTS. :D

GOOD JOB!

rover guoyao - FOX Cheer. How to Cheer it properly?

2007-02-07T01:32:00.000+08:00

Gentlemen... We always sing it too fast. Words are not heard clearly and everything sounds like BLAH blah Blah. SO slow down.

Look at the words. If i Bold & Colour the words, it means those words have to be pronounce very clearly, loudly and POWER.

BOLD IN BLACK OR WHITE- POWER
BOLD IN RED - POWER POWERFUL

WWWEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee come from the Scout Group FAMOUS in the West Area.

We COME from the FAMOUS Flying FOX GROUP.

We FIGHT for our GLORY,

We FIGHT for our VIC-TORY.

We FIGHT forrr the Spirit never Seeeeeen before.

FOX GROUP, FOX GROUP, ALL~ the way!

We LIKE it here, We LIKE it here.

We FOUND ourselves A HOME, A HOME sweet HOME!

STAND UP (2 CLAPS)

BE PROUD (2 CLAPS)

SAY YOUR NAME (2 CLAPS)

OUT LOUD (2 CLAPS)

WE ARE FROM (2 CLAPS)

FOX GROUP (2 CLAPS)

MIGHTY MIGHTY FOX GROUP

UP THE SKY

DOWN THE SEA

HIT AND STRIKE FOR VICTORY

[WHO ARE WHO ARE WHO ARE WE]

WE ARE WE ARE FOX GROUP

[WHO ARE WE]

FOX GROUP

[WHO ARE WE]

FOX GROUP

Ohhhhh~HHHHHHHHHHHHH…………

[FOX GROUP GE MA MA]

OLE OLE AH AH

[FOX GROUP GE MA MA]

OLE OLE AH AH

[SHOUT IT OUT]

FOX GROUP

[SHOUT IT OUT]

FOX GROUP

[SHOUT IT OUT]

OH YEAH….

[Cheer Leader]Fox Group Solid

[All]S, O, L, I, D

Fox Group, Fox Group

SOLID!!!!!!!!!!

rover guoyao - more structures - take a close look **

2007-02-07T01:18:00.000+08:00

Wwe all have a fair chance!

This will be how it will be like on that day. Get yourself prepared.

We will do our best AND BEAT THE REST!

rover guoyao - Doesn't have my face. They're your pictures and the achievement you had! :D

2007-02-07T00:27:00.000+08:00

For the fun we have, for the skills we learn, we deserve the right to decide on our fate!

The Fajar Fox Scout Unit does the best and trusts the right.

Gentlemen, these pictures speak a thousand words. we all had fun and we will put in more excitement in our next big thing! We will be the NEXT BIG THING! CHEERS!

guoyao - NPC information!

2007-02-07T00:21:00.000+08:00

DETAILS FOR NPC

FRIDAY

3.00 PM – Arrival of Lorry. Scouts load equipments.
Cost - $50. FSS will pay. Uncle will issue an invoice.
GSS will pay for the lorry going back on Saturday.

3.30 PM – Lorry leaves for GSS. Arrival at GSS.
GSS will pay for the lorry going back on Saturday.
1 senior and 1 junior scouts to follow the Lorry.

3.45 PM – Arrival of Mini bus. Boys board the bus and leaves for Bishan Park

4.00 PM – Lorry at GSS leaves for Bishan Park

4.30 PM (By right 4.15pm) – Lorry’s arrival at Bishan Park. Scouts to unload at LOADING AREA 1 and place them at respective area.
ALL boys wait for the lorry at Loading Area 1.

5.45 PM – BUS arrival at Bishan Park to fetch Scouts back.

Bridge:
Jonathan (IC), Benjamin (2IC), Marcus, Joel, Dylan, Saddiq, Dao Yong (Chariot Race) & Afiq(Logging).
Fami (Replacement)

Chariot Race: Wei Wen (IC), Wei Meng, Fami & Dao Yong

Logging: Albert (IC) & AfiqTEAMS:

SATURDAY * Game events: Team to report 15 minutes before start time

6.30 AM – Boys to reach Fajar

6.45 AM – Arrival of Mini bus & leaves for Bishan Park

7.15 AM – Registration for scouts

8.00 AM – 8.20 AM – Briefing

8.25 AM – Flag Break

8.30 AM – 4.30AM – Pioneering Competition starts ( BRIDGE)

4.45 PM – 5.45 PM – Judging of Bridge

2.30 PM – 2.50 PM – Briefing for Chariot Race

3.30 PM – 3.45 PM - Chariot Race
· Heat 4 Team 11

3.30 PM – 8.00 PM – Sec 1 to reach Fajar
· 3.45 PM – Bus to reach Fajar
· Bus to reach Bishan park at 4.30PM
· Bus to leave Bishan at 7.30PM

4.45 PM – 5.00 PM - Logging
· Heat 2 Team 2

6.00 PM – 7.00 PM – Prize Ceremory
· 7.00 PM – Flag Lowering

7.30 PM – Arrival of Bus for the Sec 1s
· 8.00 PM – Sec 1s’ bus to reach Fajar

7.30 PM – 10.00 PM – Clear up
· 8.30 PM – Arrival of Lorry

GENTLEMEN! JIA YOU! YOU CAN DO IT!
remember what we said yesterday:
At the competition, we are not going to have any one second thoughts to give out on the competition and for the 3 weeks we have been training!

You believe you can do it, you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: 15 points of safety regulation

2007-01-29T23:04:00.000+08:00

Safety Precautious On Pioneering

1.No one should be downstair when someone is tying/untying spar.It may drop!

2.Hold properly to the spar so it wont drop

3.Must stand properly to the ladder when tying a tall structure(Prevent Falling)

4.**Do not sit or stand on spar that is not supported and do not stand under the spar that someone is tying upstairs*

5.When you are holding/transporting a spar make sure you can surpport it weight and watch out the back and front.(prevent accident)

6.While Passing the "Saw" to another member please ensure that the method are save to pass on it by holding the top layer of the saw which not sharp and pass him.

7.When you are going to build a structure examine the area where you are doing and check if there are any dangerous thing which can causes accidents

8.When using hammer or mallet,make people around you is 2 metre away.

9.Never play with anything sharp or dangerous

10.Do Not walk under any structure which is not done properly(fixed).

11.When carrying long object or sharp object,make sure nobody is close to you.

12.When dropping anything or releasing,tell others that is also holding to the object that you ar

13.First aid kit is a must and it must be kept one of the member

14.Have common sense no matter what, if someone tells you to do something, but u know its wrong and people can get hurt, don't hesitate to tell the person.

15.When handling any equipment, do not get distracted cause if the equipment accidentally hits a person if u did'nt handle the equipment properly.

~contributed by Benjamin (IT rep)

Donuts!!!

2007-01-19T23:43:00.000+08:00

If you went for Grp Day 06, I am sure most you all received a donut treat from Mr Yu. If you can't get enough of it, guess what, there is something similar in Singapore. Personally, the setting of the shop in Batam is much better than the one in Singapore. However do note that you have to sacrifice time to queue as its really long queue out there!

For more pictures
http://www.stomp.com.sg/stfoodiesclub/poshnosh/98/donut.html
http://forums.cozycot.com/showthread.php?t=22643

WS

15 points of safety regulation

2007-01-18T21:59:00.000+08:00

Good finally clear up the mess near the Store. ;>

Anyway, good to harness the potential of Dylan, Jonathon
and Benjamin to draw out 15 points in safety regulations.

This is definitely another move to achieve excellence :>

So we shall wait and see it on Monday.

YK

Leader observation

2007-01-18T14:41:00.000+08:00

After some careful planning, the teachers will take time as followed to observe how we guys are doing stuffs...

Despite all ups and downs, we will continue and go forward and reach our objective. :->

Week 3: Thurs/Sat YYK

Week 3: Friday LCY

Week 4: Thurs/Sat LCY

Week 4: Friday YYK

Week 5: Thurs/Sat YYK

Week 5: Friday LCY

Week 6: Thurs/Sat LCY

Week 6: Friday YYK

Week 7: Thurs YYK

Week 7: Fri LCY

Week 7: Sat YYK/LCY (February 10 - Actual competition?)

Oh, please be reminded that as usual it can only start if we are around. Hehe ;->

rover guoyao - reminder

2007-01-14T14:52:00.000+08:00

APLs... 1 month left.

rover guoyao - things to improve on.

2007-01-14T14:48:00.000+08:00

an individual is never perfect but we must always remember to improve on ourselves.

to all:
meeting will carry on as usual.
notice and minutes have to be recorded and sent out.

upcomng plan:
Proper meeting planning for sec 2.
You guys will get to plan your own program soon! :)

rover guoyao - NPC name list

2007-01-14T14:44:00.000+08:00

Name list for Bridge:
1. Marcus
2. Jonathan
3. Fami
4. Joel
5. Dylan
6. Wei Wen
7. Wei Meng
8. A sec 1

Chariot race:
1. Saddiq
2. Benjamin
3. Dao Yong
4. Arul

Logging:
1. Afiq
2. Albert

JIA YOU!

Best Patrol and Fox Cheer

2007-01-13T23:25:00.000+08:00

Thanks for making the effort to turn up for the AGM. As Scouter Cipto have said, attendance for every event is very important.

Congrats to Cheetah patrol. However, it is not an accurate measurement for Fajar because of the reshuffling of patrols early this year. So from now on, work hard with you patrol, next years result will be an accurate one.

I will leave you all with the Fox Cheer. I hope that you all will be more sporty and put in more enthusiasm when doing the Fox Cheer. Seen the ZSS Scouts doing the cheer? I hope that you all can perform that way.

We come from the Scout Group Famous in West Area.
We come from the famous Flying Fox Group.
We fight for our glory, We Fight for our Victory.
We fight for the Spirit never seen before.
Fox Group, Fox Group all the way.
We like it here, We like it here.
We found ourselves a home, a home sweet home!

STAND UP (2 CLAPS)
BE PROUD (2 CLAPS)
SAY YOUR NAME (2 CLAPS)
OUT LOUD (2 CLAPS)
WE ARE FROM (2 CLAPS)
FOX GROUP (2 CLAPS)

MIGHTY MIGHTY FOX GROUP
UP THE SKY DOWN THE SEA
HIT AND STRIKE FOR VICTORY

[WHO ARE WHO ARE WHO ARE WE]
WE ARE WE ARE FOX GROUP

[WHO ARE WE]
FOX GROUP

[WHO ARE WE]
FOX GROUP
Ohhhhh…………

[FOX GROUP GE MA MA]
OLE OLE AH AH

FOX GROUP GE MA MA]
OLE OLE AH AH

[SHOUT IT OUT]
FOX GROUP

[SHOUT IT OUT]
FOX GROUP

[SHOUT IT OUT]
OH YEAH….

[Cheer Leader]
Fox Group Solid

[All]

S, O, L, I, D

Fox Group, Fox Group SOLID.

WS

Next Project NPC

2007-01-13T07:03:00.000+08:00

Currently it is 7am..,barely 12 hours after the recruitment.
Well done for all scouts. Excellent works!

Thanks ZHSS scouts for assisting in the process. Wonderful spirit :>

It really amazes me how much has been developed and grown in the
sec 2.

Again, we progress and looked forward. :>

Next competition coming up...NPC

Get set, get prepared...Foxscouts!

YK

Wilbur - Proficiency Badges

2007-01-13T01:38:00.000+08:00

Some of you have indicated interest in proficiency badges. Good!

Proficiency are tests that you take because you have interest in it / you want to learn something new. However, it is not as easy as you have to be like a "specialise" to know indepth information about the topic that you are doing. Knowing surface information is not enough.

Here is the website for the criteria of the badges. Do note that some of it are not listed. If you are interested in that topic, do drop me a personal email at suenwj@gmail.com and I will do a check of the criteria for you.

http://www.foxscout.org/operation/proficiencybadges.pdf

Don't just focus on proficiency, work on your advance too! Haha.

Congratulations to participants for Energy Experience Programme

2007-01-04T10:39:00.000+08:00

I have just received letter from SP services.
These are the scouts that have achieved the
badge and certificate.

1. Albert
2. Arul
3. Joel
4. Marcus
5. Jonathon
6. Benjamin

Keep it up. Good Efforts.

Wilbur - Recruitment 06

2006-12-30T15:35:00.000+08:00

Do have a look at the pictures of recruitment 06. From there, see how we can improve for recruitment 07. A person should not be contented with the current results, even if it is good. One should instead continue to improve and do his best everytime. As the Scout Promise says "On my Honour I promise that I will do my best".

I will leave you with the pictures of recruitment 06. Do look out for more BBGG Gangshow photos. I am sure you all enjoyed yourselves!

VIEW PHOTOS

Bukit Batok Girl Guide Gangshow 2006.

2006-12-29T09:59:00.000+08:00

SPL WW harnessing support, running for the best cheer group. Steady lah! ->
Fiq - our personality man.
Er... Tongmei what are you doing with the Venture?
Scouter Ben, ever inching to the guides....

guoyao - how far you can go does not determine by the quantity.

2006-12-28T12:39:00.000+08:00

being involved in too many things,
you try to achieve something
yet in the end you achieve nothing.
try concentrating on one,
you will feel you achieve more
and you can achieve more.

rover guoyao - cut and paste too - your rover's trip.

2006-12-27T23:06:00.001+08:00

i'm back! was all over the place; rushing here and there. a busy 7 days trip but it's fun as long as my camera is around. the part at china (shenzhen, guangzhou, foshan, zhuhai) was "historial" - many history lessons that were really hard to remember. macau trip was beautifully nice but it was only half a day. hk (niuzhou & mainland hk) trip was amazing with busy night life and many beautiful looking people around. disney land is not that great afterall. i prefer our escape, yes seriously no joke.

these 7 days, i was exposed to many things over there. china's traffic was terrible. it is the directly opposite of ours. over there -> the cars never give way to people. of course, the people there are very used to it already. i like about china is their public bus. it is v cool looking, spacious and new (like those used for sentosa). macau, i love the way it looks but too much casinos. seriously, 24 in total. hk, at 12.30am, the street is still busy with many people. hongkong people really dress well. even an old auntie knows how to dress up and a nerd too- here in spore "anyhow". their mrt is called mtr, they are using the farecard system that we used to use. hk's night life is very enjoyable.

i'm back on the eve of christmas. on the flight back, i realised it was the 24th. i have developed a two four sydrome.

china

macauhong kongmore pics next time.

rover guoyao - cut and paste

2006-12-27T23:01:00.000+08:00

yeah. is a cut and paste from somewhere.
pls dont mind my english. i wrote that fast and quick. dont learn from me.
pls read more books for better english! daoyong, weiwen, weemeng, etc etc. hahahah!

remember to post ur answers to us.
if u dont know my email, ask benjamin, jonathan or marcus for it.

those are my friends. and that was when your rover is crazy. in scout, i am a different person dealing with old kindergarten children. hahaha

CUT AND PASTE HERE:

2 shoes.
so before that. where am i?
HERE.
ENjoy these scouty pics!
FAJAR TEAM!

hot outside the tent.

shoik arh!

wee weee!

AND WHAT CONTINUES>>>
DUN BE SURPRISE TO SEE YOUR CRAZY BROTHERS...

amazing right. afiq fierceeEE

qian shou guan ying. afiq.

recognize them?

who is this nerdy here?

si da nan gao yin

it was 4am when my friend's birthday celebration finished.
i took some pictures while on the way home.
did u guys ever witness the wet market at 4am?
continue...

coffeeshop

fish and vege stall.

spices stall. v friendly aunties.
so that's all. enjoy your HOLIDAY!

rover guoyao - 1st entry here - THE FUN BATAM TRIP!

2006-12-27T22:52:00.000+08:00

anyway for batam trip. shou huo bu xiao.
good exposure for my photography skill.
went for so many free scout trips like bintan , kl, melaka and blah.
the kampong and kelong was nice.
the shopping is not as bad as i thought.
the grand dinner was damn fun. and high to the max.
after that, some of us went to experience batam's night life.
we are the first batch for the hotel we stayed in.
and i went to for a massuage for the first time. quite song.

ENJOY THE PIX ;D

harbourfront centre

batam

2nd hand bus from japan. so cool.

meeting up with the batam scouts.

2nd day: to kampong and kelong

innocent kids with innocent smiles :)

my boys.
myself. hahahahaha! sex pistol!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
sex pistol is an american band in the 70s. not any sex pistol that you think. understand? lol.

Gangshow and East Coast and dollars

2006-08-05T15:52:00.000+08:00

These 2 weeks have been indeed busy.
Earlier on, we had the Gangshow in ACS Barker Road.
I thought the Hougang Rangers were fantastic. Their "STOMP" style of performance was indeed unique. From their performance, one thing stands out: resourcefulness.

One look at the "instruments" and they were neither expensive nor special in terms of the standard scouting items. But hey, play they did with a tinge of easiness and courage. And the result was extraordinary. Wonderful performance!

Next will be today's East Coast. Everyone is enjoying themselves. But hey Saddiq lost the spectacles and Benjamin was not feeling that well.

Having the combined outside was definitely much fun than having it in the school. But the cost?

Currently I am concerned about the low amount of revenue that we have generated in the year 2006. Not spectacular at all. We only have a couple of hundred of dollars.

3 questions for my scouts who are reading the blogs:
1. What are the items that we can perform during the teachers' day? (Please be resourceful)

2. What are we able to organise for the next Combined Meeting? (Safety must be of a concern)

3. How do we generate more revenues next year?

YK

“Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.”~ Peter F. Drucker

Factors...

2006-07-23T13:05:00.000+08:00

This week is a hectic week. A lot of coordination with the vendors for the year end group day trip and the class program.

The scouts, are also being stretched in the NDP practice. PLs have promised that the donation draw can be sold...

Or will it?

On monday, I shall ask all the scouts to stay back and have a meeting @3pm in order to cater to the sec 1 to sec 4 levels.

This cannot be delayed further.

Have we collected the donation draw tickets and re-distribute it back?

"You have to expect things of yourselves before you can do them"~Michael Jordan: Expectation Quotes

School Events and up and coming Activities

2006-07-17T12:05:00.000+08:00

Okay, I hope all of you will always take a view at this blog.
All the CCA will be participating in the school NDP rehearsal:

Date: 19/07 and 21/07
Time: 330-530
Venue: Scout Den@ 315

PLs, please take charge and give me the attendance. Everyone must come.

I hope all the scouts will not be misunderstood. Recently I understand from some brothers that the scouts' activities have been occupying their time. Brothers, you got to understand, this is not the pre-scheduled scouts' activities, this is the school activities. Please understand.

Scouter W, Rover Ky and Zalika, may you give me a list of activities that I need to register them?

Must leave these activities at the comments part, so I am aware.

1. Health Day.
2....

Any more?

Need I say more...

2006-07-14T14:33:00.000+08:00

Dear Unit leaders , ASL and Op rovers

Please take note that the deadline of the donation draw is drawing near, 5 Aug. Pls start to collect the donation draw from boys asap and submit to HQ. Do let me know the final amount you have given to HQ. Shld u have any queries, especially in the returns eg, forms, payment to HQ , do contact me.Do kindly adhere to the instructions provided by HQ.

Just a reminder for the Target set for 2006

GSS:200 FSS:200 ZSS:800
Let us all gear towards our targets.

Regards

Ms Linda Yeo Sock Khoon

Understanding history is how we learn

2006-07-09T22:50:00.000+08:00

It has been a while since I have last written any thoughts.
Currently there are a number of immediate issues that I need to attend.Classes and CCA. Still it really has been put off for too long a time.

Requested quite a number of personnels to migrate blog to this site. After much thoughts, still it probably will be best that I do it myself. ->

The process of changing the site is always long and painful but eventually it serves a good purpose~I have re~read almost all the entries. Our ups, and our downs.

Though I was in the scholl, I did not turn up because there is a programme for the form class. Anyway upon checking with the other key personnels, I was slightly disappointed with the reply by WW.

Have we forgotten that it is never one person's effort that we are still able to attract the 12~13 good potential brothers?

Have we forgotten that we are a group? Not a mechanical CCA run by an individual?I do not think even the teachers will think of running it for himself or herself without the suggestions of the others.

Maybe all of us should re~read again the blogs?

DaoYong~Good suggestion for the extra water parade. Keep it up.
Joseph~Thanks for the input in the drilling.
GuoYao~Appreciate your turnup.

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."~Henry Ford

Group Camp 06

2006-05-19T22:57:00.000+08:00

I wrote a blog before the exams...and kept it in...waiting for moments to continue...

In the blink, the exams are over and Group Camp 06 has arrived. I thank the prompt attitude taken by the SPLs, PLs in collecting the forms. Currently there are a few loose ends that I need to tie before the camp commenced...
final collection of:

1. Forms (indemnity forms from the last 3 scouts.)

2. Distributing of the Edusave deduction forms.

3. Indenting of the transportation.

During the Group Camp 06, I will be having reservist...I hope our newly minted brothers will be united, taking care of each other...there are only so many SPL and PLs. Yes, the cheer must be practised consistenly each time we meet...I hope if I am able (if possible) to come and visit my scouts, they will be able to impress me with their always positively on attitude.

Before you begin a thing, remind yourself that difficulties and delays quite impossible to foresee are ahead. If you could see them clearly, naturally you could do a great deal to get rid of them but you can't. You can only see one thing clearly and that is your goal. Form a mental vision of that and cling to it through thick and thin.
~Kathleen Norris

Investiture

2006-03-29T23:56:00.000+08:00

Wednesday,it has been 3 days since our investiture ended.

Triangular warfare, hike and investiture all jam packed into Sat and Sun.

It was very encouraging to see that the sec 1 students are able to interacting among themselves and with our brother scouts from Zhenghua and GreenRidge Sec.

PL JH need to be specially mentioned, he came back after settling his stuffs (at 1 o'clock)and joined the rest. :)

All the walking around the schools, trying weird concoctions and using higher level thinking to solve the mysteries...I hope the our Scouts had a great time.

I am very impressed by the attitudes of some sec 1 scouts. Though they had some abrasions during the War Game at the night time, the abrasions did not stop them from having spirit and the fun.

The hike was really a killer for me. Especially when it started at 4am in the morning...But we perservere and managed through it,didn't we?

Again I hope all of us share the common vision, bringing on the scouts to the next higher height.

YK

JW'06

2006-03-21T23:55:00.000+08:00

Last week, we had completed the JW'06.
Just now, I had given WM and WW the list for them to pin up onto the notice board.

Our top earners for JW'06 were from sec4.Both top earners earned approximately $555.

I believe emphasis had been made from my part to our sec 1 brothers - money is always an issue, at least for me as the leader/teacher in charge. We have limited resources but many things to pay, as mentioned to our sec 1:

Sec 1 orientation - A couple of hundred have been spent.
JW'06 - $2550
Sec 1 uniform - $65 X 14
June camp - ...
Triangular War - ...
Trips - ...
Other courses - ...

My advice to sec 1 is that things are not free. Someone had paid for it last year, yes last year and they were your seniors...from that aspect, we had to at least respect them and more importantly learn from them.

I also understood from the seniors that quite a number of you were not focused enough during JW'06. I mentioned before and will say these again...
1. Have you thought about things that you would want to do?
2. In a swift of 8~9 mths, you will be senior, have you had any things to
welcome your sec 1 brothers?

Be humble and learn :>

YK

Picking up dry twigs and leaves

2006-03-04T23:54:00.000+08:00

Friday was generally my happy day as I always mentioned to scouts.
Be it to the senior or to the junior. In a nutshell, felt better as I could see you guys.

Yesterday as I came back from my lunch, I saw this group of young men picking some stuffs near the turnaround in front of Fajar. In closer inspection, there were our fine young gentle from scouts...picking up the fuel for their cooking test :>
So I went over and assisted them. It was a fun occasion, everyone there, Afiq, Albert, Joel and Shi You each had a plastic bag. :> Tommi from other the band also came back to look, assist and pick the leaves.

The idea was to sell the extra bag to those who did not have any dry leaves. Alas, most had the dry leaves and twigs.

Anyway Afiq was slightly hurt on the later part of the day(he fell into the drain while running), though the pain was excruciating, he managed not to cry. Good. At least must inform where and how you were hurt.

Many of the scouts thought cooking was easy. Did you have a hard time trying? I hope you were not taken aback by the difficuities. If there is any difficulties, always conquer it. Then move on.

:>

Things to be done:
1. Settle JW money.
2. Settle Scout T-shirt money.
3. Settle namelist.
4. Settle overseas trip.

YK

Sec 1 orientation

2006-02-19T23:52:00.000+08:00

The sec one orientation has been organised with good intent. Many of the items were addressed as planned.
1. Meeting at the Haven
2. Notice board
3. Scout Den
4. Introduction
5. Cooking
6. Games
7. Issues of 2 materials:
- jobweek consent form
- particular form

With the foresight of the SPL, a small but sturdy shelter has been built. It reminded me of the moments of last year when Wei's brothers were trying to achieve their cooking batch.....so much has passed. So many things had occurred, and just a moment later, it is February 2006. What have we learnt?

As always as mentioned, I sincerely requested all of my brothers to have the same visions as me-creating a brotherhood within us. Allowing us to learn from each other such that years later, we will still be in contact and call each other brothers.

Again I look forward the year.

YK

"...And I hope the sec 1 will attain the GOLD award for the future NPC...We will become Ventures and come back to help you achieve the goal..."
- PL Lim Yong Hock

Scouts Orientation

2006-02-07T23:51:00.000+08:00

Meeting:06/02/2006
Time: 1500-1545
Venue: Library

Agenda: Scouts Orientation

As mentioned in the meeting, there are a few items that we had discussed

1. Meeting preparation

Who is involved? What need to be done?

Please be meticulous in preparing the meeting. For example, introduction.
Who is needed? How much time need to be spent? What type of of introduction need to
be given?

Look at the mirror, talk to yourself first.

2. Location

Where do we need to meet them? How do we tour them around?

3. Attire

What type of attire are we having?

4. Ice breaking games

Who is in charge? Have you guys played the games before?

5. Flag break

Where is the flag and have we gotten it?

6. Any materials required?

Pen and pencils, paper and board. Any thing required $, please inform me.

Today is Tuesday. PLC should by now have a idea about who is doing what. Imagine from your mind, what kind of setting will it be, how will it be, what need to be done. Simulate in your mind first before you execute. Send me the arrangement.

In the meeting, I commented about 2 things: Sincerity and responsibility.

Look around at your respective patrol and ask yourself, have you prepared the sec 1 last year? Many times we mentioned that others never give us an opportuinity to prove ourselves, but have we put in the effort.

Many a time, the test in CCA is not instantaneous. The result will not show. It, however shows after sometime. When it is not fantastic, we point the finger at others, have we reflected?

Last year, there was a serious deep in the morale during the NPC. This year at the start of the year, another serious dip during recruitment because of a lack of people.

But what really disappointed me in these 2 seemingly unrelated incidents, there is one common cause-infighting among the scouts.

So before we execute any action, ask again, have the key personnels (PLC, scout) been informed?

I look upon Scouter Wilbur because he had helped others to achieve to the greater heights, are you prepared?

YK

Happy New Year

2006-01-28T23:49:00.000+08:00

Today mark the New Year Eve.
I wish all the brothers and sisters scouts a happy new year.

But of course, recently till now, there is hardly any event, I treat that as a recovery process after a continuation of many events.

May we have a wonderful 2006! Cheers.

YK

Encouragement

2006-01-21T23:47:00.000+08:00

This week has been a week of expresssion. Everyone, whether vebally or through non verbal methods were trying to express their feelings. Though time consuming, to have a session like that is always welcome. It clears the doubts within us that hinder the development of our brotherhood.

I really believe most scouts wants to contribute something: passion, idea, time and even some money. The only difficult thing is that due to misunderstanding, coordination and sometimes pride clouded our execution. As illustrated:

Misunderstanding: It always started with I do more, you do less. We have forgotten that the whole establishment did not even started with us. There were/are effective seniors who took their time to establish the whole TFSG. Did they clamour for recognition? They did not. Each was a step, a small step that grow the group.

Coordination: Through my humble observations, groups flourished in the initial state and die as almost in a sudden within a short few years, or they become ineffective in execution. What has happened? Same action, but drastically different ending! The problem is when there is no coordination, or in a most expressive way of putting it, no respect of the whole coordination, being action-filled, will certainly kill it. Because without the coordination, there is zero accountability in the process. Everyone can do his or her own thing then there will be zero measurement. People will therefore leave.

Pride: The most deadliest sin of all. Last nail onto the coffin will be, pride. With pride, it clouds our mind. Everything becomes a "only I" can do it issue from the "the group" can do it issue.

There were some encouragements though:
Yongwei was there.
Suba was there.
Kaiqi was there.
Sutsiam was there.

YK

Post recruitment

2006-01-18T23:46:00.000+08:00

Just recovered from fever. So took a while to update the blog.

ZW, sorry for jumping the conclusion that you had also gotten fever because of playing basketball. ( For the readers infomation, he was down with fever because of building the structure in the rain)

The recruitment week and River raft were over. So a lot of generated events are effectively removed. :>

Again we had done the unimaginable, building the structure poles and tower within a matter of 2 days. We took them down within a few hours.

Maybe we should reflect how to transfer the skill to the coming bothers?

Again...as mentioned in my presentation:
"Despite the difference we have, skin colour, blood type, beliefs, ... in scouts, we are brothers."

YK

Year 2006

2006-01-10T23:43:00.000+08:00

Dear brother and sister scouts,

You may have receive 1~2 emails regarding the integrity of the email. This is a practical (real life )problem. I have to send a few times to ensure that that at least the integrity of the email is there.

For example: qj_frodo@yahoo.com becomes qi_frodo@hotmail.com.

The purpose of the email is to ensure that most if us will know of what is required to be done. Case in point will be the coming of the recruitment and the RR. Who is doing what? If you have done. Please tell me. So I can update.

As time and the year 2006, more items will be listed.

My vision is that the whole PLC can be more professional in the tasks allocated at. This is a unpolished draft. Ultimately every scout will have something to be done. Therefore accountability is ensured.

However if you have no tasks on your hand, it does not mean that there is nothing to be done. You may be involved in some key areas. Case in point - APL Wee Meng.

I have told the PLC including my 2 APL my concern and our backup plan. See far, do thing and united we do make a difference.

I am pretty put off some times by other secular things but whenever I see you guys doing some stuffs, building some stuffs, learning (discussing), listening...it lights up my day. Especially some of the corny things mentioned by PL Yong Hock...it does make a difference to know you guys...from there we learn. From me to you, from you to me...

YK

That is the spirit

2006-01-04T23:41:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, our school sent a few representatives to ZHSS:
PL JH
PL YH
APL WW
APL WM
J bros

I understand that there is a mis-coordination in timing. Maybe we can learn a lesson from this experience? Nevertheless, it is always good to see you guys in a group.

Met with SPL QJ and PL ZW and was touched that they were putting up the posters.

YK

PLC briefing 30 Dec 2005

2005-12-31T08:56:00.000+08:00

I sent sometime discussing with the PLC.
Attendance:
SPL QJ
PL ZW
APL WW
APL WM

Absentee:
PL YH (Malaysia - grandma's ill)
PL JH (No reason)

(YH,
I hope your grandma is ok. There are only two major issues currently: 1. Recruitment and 2. River Rafting.

We discussed most of the stuffs using the previous as guidelines. SPL, PL and APL will have most materials. Do approach them.)

The year end is approaching. I really hope that the world will end peacefully. For the scouts, I will wish that the PLC are able to lead with pride, with efficiency and more importantly self awareness.

YK

Year 2006 Listings-Anticipation before the same issues occur again and again.

2005-12-28T08:55:00.000+08:00

Currently year end is coming. Most of the year 2005's events are coming to an end.

Again, through reflections and forecasting in event...let's see whether we are able to improve in some areas, (we can comment on today's blog coming back to it again maybe half a year from now):

Events
--------
1a. Recruitment will be on the 14/01/2006.
1b. Water rafting team will be moving their items on the 14/01/2006.
This will be a classical issue of human resource problem.
I call for a meeting on the 29/12/2006, 3pm. Every TFSG in FJSS worthing his salt must come down, will come down, besides doing some cleaning. We will also discuss about the issue the Event 1a,1b. SPL may you allocate the people in a draft first?Who is going where:Water Rafting and Recruitment, Who is able to build structure for the Sec 1?Cook?

PL ZW, any idea in recruiting the scouts. What are the quotas?Yes I have the posters. Do you require anymore items?

APL WW, you say there is a suggestion for recruitment? What is it?Recruiting who?

2. Anyone who is in charge of the forth coming event?

3. Donation Draw and Jobweek. Why is it we are always getting lower and lower?How are we able to increase the revenue? How do we motivate our fellow brothers in getting more and more revenue? Is there any better method?Why are the brothers scouts not motivated? Why the money collected is always so messy? Can anyone be appointed to check the amount of money collected?Can we come out with a workflow in executing?Are the leaders able to lead?

4. Is there a better communication models? Can someone consolidate all the active scouts contact number (updated) and email into one file and everyone will have everyone's numbers?

5. Why do the teachers always have to wait for the passport? Can anyone see that by delaying, you are just delaying everyone's time? Why all the inconvienence for the others?

6. Punctuality of the PLCs.Was an issue. Is an issue. Is it going to be an issue in the year 2006?

7. Being responsible. I look at some scouts. Half way through, they are not able to substain. Why?

Of course, again I also question myself about whether these things have been done from my side. Yes, APL WW, thanks for your understanding that I am indeed attempting to be with you guys though workload is enormously high. I still would like to try harder if possible.

I will put this very bluntly, the most important asset of scouts will be the scouts. Eveyone counts. Despite our natural differences,eg: races, languages, blood types, age, ... this brotherhood in scouts will bond us.

BE PREPARED.

YK

Back from KL trip

2005-12-13T08:54:00.000+08:00

The 3D2N trip has ended. What a KL trip!

The highlight of it would be our own and only Ms Sabrina and Perry-Stand-In. I must say that it was an eye popper!

It was very commnedable that Suba and Jinhui had volunteered the roles, idol of all idols.

Chenghao, from zhss is another fellow brother that I nust say have caught my attention, the way he sang, and the groove moves. But his dancers are not around siah...>Duh<

Thanks also for SPL QJ and PL Ah Hock for organizing when required.

First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.~N.Hill

NPC

2005-12-06T08:53:00.000+08:00

We have gotten silver. Maybe everyone should comment on it?
Think about it...
1) What have we done before the NPC, during the NPC?
2) What is the general feeling before the NPC, during the NPC?
3) What are the problems we faced before the NPC, during the NPC?
4) More importantly are the skills transferrable to the next year sec 1 and sec 2?
5) How should we be better?

Some of the visitors may thought getting a silver is easy.No, it's not. Considering our team, it's quite a feat. Well done.

"Pain is temporary, Pride is forever"
~ Scouter Lai

Thoughts

2005-11-30T08:51:00.000+08:00

As mentioned during the briefing:" Aligned View".
What is that?
First why are we going for the competition? What is our objective? Then we asked ourselves what exactly have we been doing during this month? Individually, did we try hard enough?

Must all of us do these unnecessary distractions again and be distracted by all these squibbling? The reserves in the other schools view themselves as a necessary not a liability. Why is it from our team, we see it as a liability/sub? Why can't we see ourselves as a team?

If we always see ourselves as a bigger thing than the team, it will then be easy to predict the outcome of our NPC result. SPL and the rest of the PLs will spend the whole day infighting,complaining and doing basically nothing.Did they? Their common objective is clear, are you?

I urge all of us to keep that little thing called pride in check.

YK

There is no "I" in "TEAMWORK"
Teamwork is working together — even when apart.
A group becomes a team when each member is sure enough of himself and his contribution to praise the skills of the others.- Norman Shidle

Pain is temporary,Pride lasts forever

2005-11-21T08:49:00.000+08:00

Just completed mine tenth iterations (This seemingly simple poster has taken 9 changes and almost 30 layers) on the poster. It may notl be accepted for the NPC, it will be slightly changed to be the poster for recruitment.

The poster incident taught me a number of things:
1. We will be able ot learn new things through assignment.

2. Things can be done (using the program) if there is a single-mindedness in doing it.

3. Time has to be spent (Upon calculation, I spent almost 34.3hrs in designing,testing.)

4. In case of time management, if I want to design, time in other areas has to be sacrificed.

5. Talk is cheap, see is deceiving and action is dear -)

6. Self assess is our greatest asset.

7. Learn through mistake.

"...for if there is a singlemindedness in doing the thing, determination in executing the thing,
the will to complete the thing,
that thing, in particular manifesting in any form,
will and must be completed."

Fox Scout Cheer

2005-11-16T08:48:00.000+08:00

Fox Cheer
We come from the Scout Group Famous in West Area.
We come from the famous Flying Fox Group.

We fight for our glory, We Fight for our Victory.
We Fight for the Spirit never seen before.

Fox Group, Fox Group all the way.

We like it here, We like it here. We found ourselves a home, a home sweet home!
XXXXXXXXXXXXX

STAND UP (2 CLAPS)
BE PROUD (2 CLAPS)
SAY YOUR NAME (2 CLAPS)
OUT LOUD (2 CLAPS)
WE ARE FROM (2 CLAPS)
FOX GROUP (2 CLAPS)

MIGHTY MIGHTY FOX GROUP
UP THE SKY DOWN THE SEA
HIT AND STRIKE FOR VICTORY

XXXXXXXXXXXXX
[WHO ARE WHO ARE WHO ARE WE]
WE ARE WE ARE FOX GROUP
[WHO ARE WE]
FOX GROUP
[WHO ARE WE]
FOX GROUP
Ohhhhh…………
[FOX GROUP GE MA MA]
OLE OLE AH AH

XXXXXXXXXXXXX
[FOX GROUP GE MA MA]
OLE OLE AH AH
[SHOUT IT OUT]
FOX GROUP
[SHOUT IT OUT]
FOX GROUP
[SHOUT IT OUT]
OH YEAH….

XXXXXXXXXXXXX

[Cheer Leader]
Fox Group Solid
[All]
S O LID
Fox Group, Fox Group SOLID.

14/11/2005 NPC training blog

2005-11-15T08:47:00.000+08:00

There are some miscommunication today. Some time is lost, some lesson is learnt:
1. Crossing of the poles have not been standardized.
2. Usage of saw to cut ...

PL JH, may you blog down the group cheer?
Thanks.

For All patrol members: "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."

For SPL: "Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal."

Scouts keep up the motivation -)

11/11/05 NPC training blog

2005-11-13T08:46:00.000+08:00

A colleague asks me what is the deal about NPC? To the sec 3 scouts, I believe you should know that the deal is that NPC is the "Mother of all camps". It is the National Patrol Camp where all scout unit pitch against all different units in all aspect as a scout: building, pitching and cooking.

But building, pitching and cooking are skill level issues. They are only about your own skill. The underlying but more important skill will be: unity, planning, coordination, support and will power.

I certainly hope that more scouts can give more support and align your views with SPL QJ.

Please take a look at the photos I have taken:
1. Diagonal lashing
2. Square lashing
3. Round lashing

http://www.4thtyldesley.co.uk/skills/lashings.htm

Please take a look at the illustrations presented by the uk scouts. Anything missing from our side?

Successful people I admire are comfortable in their own skin. They don't need to take themselves too seriously....but they take their professionalism very seriously indeed. ~ Elaine Canty

NPC Preparation 10/11/2005

2005-11-11T08:45:00.000+08:00

The team is preparing the tower, at the time of blogging, Scouter Zhen Feng is around. After the afternoon, Venture Guo Yao will be coming down.

A couple of scout members are missing today. Understandly some are having remedial lessons, but they will be joining later. Notably of the MIA personnel involved will be JH. What happened? Any acounting to be done?

SPL, may you blog down todays event and comment? Thanks.

2005 PLC investiture hike

2005-10-30T14:03:00.000+08:00

Congrats to all newly appointed APLs, PLs and SPL.
Guess the hike was a breeze,wasn't it? -)

Glad to see all of you have persevered through the whole process. Especially I have to mention Jinhui and Yonghock, despite the large load/mass ratio, they have without any external help, completed it.

One slight disappointment...where were the patrol members to witness that their APLs, PLs and SPL have completed the significant hike? SPL, what do you think?

Have added the 2005 investiture hike photos.
Will upload the actual investiure photos later.

YK

Stepping down

2005-09-30T14:02:00.000+08:00

It has been quite a while since I last updated this blog. ;) Previous week, we were having some cooking in ZHSS. It was not a pretty scene. We had left much of a mess. It defintely caused much trouble to the teachers in ZHSS.

My young gentlemen, that was IRRESPONSIBLE. It will be kept in my mind. From the discussion that I had with SPL QJ and PL YH, obviously some group/s had left there. Of course, when such troubles occur, many will push around. Do remember this is a uniform group, we share and we grow together.

Then of course last week we had a hike, alas, I had to attend a settlement of an incident. I understand more sec one scouts did come for the meeting. Have this in mind, SPL and PL, we need to grow the junior scouts. Some formulation of interesting meetings must be carried out. The rule is that it all started with planning, planning and planning.

:)

YK

ULTBC Take 2

2005-09-09T14:02:00.000+08:00

Went for the Unit Leader Basic Course.

Coming to think of it, there were numerous occasions that were unexpected. I was assigned to Group 7 (aka Quala Group). Our members consists of:
1.Vijay-Teacher (Unicorn)
2.Doreen-Teacher(Queenstown)
3.Kassidy-Teacher(Tampiness)
4.YK(me)-Teacher(Foxscout)
5.Greg-Med Student(HCJC)
6.Kenneth-NS(Tampiness)

The course has some intestesting events that I felt had let me gain some insight, for example, the camp development. During the lesson, we were told that how a camp should be developed, from reaching the site to the process of pitching the tent till securing the campsite and of course breaking the camp.

During the course, I took the opportunity to pitch a 6 men tent with Greg and 2 other campmates. Took almost 9mins. Under the supervision of Greg, I finally am able to differentiate the different and tie 11~15 knots and lashings or hinges. I seriously felt that as a scout teacher, at least there should be an understanding of the knots. Hey,we are the scouts.

On the second day, we were told to cook. The weather was bad and ultimately we were literally cooking in the rain, I was totally drenched. The poncho was used as a cover for the chicken. We did not have time to bath, so it was a totally cool,cold and wet look from 2pm to 8pm.

I am not a night person since young so I was able to fall into sleep within 10mins at every night. -) The ground was rocky.

Human had a naturally emotional side, when the camp is drawing to an end, we always hope that it will be extend it slightly longer...

YK

Recent updates

2005-08-28T14:00:00.000+08:00

Recently had an opportunity to have a quick discussion with HOD PE. I highlighted my area of concerns to him.

1. During our recruitment, we had almost little or no opportunities to display our skill set. This will affect the membership of scouts.

2. The quality of the students that we attract may not be align with what we wanted to achieve...Hence it will affect the general turn out of the students.

Though he KIV these points, but yes I will highlight to him the next time. In fact, everytime I have the opportunities, I will tell highlight to him again.

Yesterday, I had to appear late (almost 4.30) because I had a remedial with the sec 4 graduating class. Anyway luckily able to see SPL QJ and Rover Wilbur (note: must give constructive remarks, okay?too chim a word from your mum, I cannot comprehen), talked about 2 things:

1. Reshuffling of personnels, this is a last resort but sometimes when I am pushed too far...my bottomline is when things happen such that people are taking things for granted.

2. Hiking to get batch. Hopefully the sec 1 will be getting the pass in cooking and pioneering if the next week hiking to the Zhenghua's Park can be approved. Tentatively, SPL,PLs and APLs, please remind the sec 1 that they must have the necessary items with them. Otherwise just like both APLs, cooking have to be done twice. Oh, hopefully the weather can accomodate our plan. -)

So much for now. Later have to take a cab down to Pasir Ris for the exploration. Will taking digital camera along.

YK

Donation Draws and Courses

2005-08-11T13:59:00.000+08:00

Collecting of the Donation Draw ticket was finally over.After that followed by a few days of good sleep. In terms of spirit, definitely higher now. Now I have to settle other collection of money (other than Scouts, also involved in SWC in school).

We have collected a total of $2810.

A few things to take note of this exercise:
1. Selling of tickets should be carried out far ahead.

2. Collecting of money should be a week before.

3. LRT, MRT, Chinatown and Orchard are good places to start.

There are 2 courses that are coming: IT course and First Aids Course.
Both are useful.

During National Day celebration, I was rushing to attend to a colleague using some basic First Aids. Many just stand there and use eye power... :(

IT course is useful, in fact if possible we should just volunteer to go. Free courses...Who in this act receives? Those who volunteer because you gain one more life skill.

“All know the way, but few actually walk it.”

~ Bodhidharma
6th century Zen Master

YK

Woke up at 4 :>

2005-08-05T13:58:00.000+08:00

As the second term comes to an end...golly this is the 6th week (7th week NDP cum rest, so 2 days to study...8th week exam...9th week give result..10th week again some courses...), it seems things either fall into places or just left hanging.

In my case, some are left hanged...so woke up after interrupted sleep. And I recall that it has almost been a week since I last updated the content. :)

Last week...a number of things occured. NDP rehearsal, GaG, Shadow closing down, Hand signs,...a bit of madness here. NDP rehearsal took up some time. GaG was at the afternoon, I went back to school to do some stuffs till afternoon (Arghh...where was the rest?!) Then Shadow closing and Hand signs occur at the same time so Sec 3 including SPL could not make it. But it seem like there was a communication breakdown here...so sec 1 and 2 do not know where the sec 3s were.

A couple of things was racing in my mind...I saw how our SPL organise things and find that things are quite well planned. especially on last Friday. Their group actually stayed at City area to sell. The efforts show.

There were some days that I was discussing with SPL and QH about the planning...to let them understand the situation, sometimes it is good to let you guys know what is going on.

I will stress again that SPL is definitely trying hard in his scouts' stuffs. On that side, I can vouch for it. Sometimes I called him and discussed. Correct these things, I must admit, were not too easy. Thanks SPL QJ, seen a remarkable improvement on your side. Keep it and do not lose it.

Since I try to be as "open" about things and such, I will not delete the comments...It serves as a archive so year/years when we look back...we will then understand what we have gone through...

My comment is that in any position people will criticize...We look at each other and we will always say that it is easier to be in the other person's position.

I think just by criticising is so easy... you can ask any people who quit scouts...and they can criticise even more...you ask them what they have done...then they will say: nothing.

My position is always quite clear, as a person though...If you think you can do better, I step down. You continue, I assist.

But of course,alas, as both a teacher and SL, I will not have the luxury of saying such thing.

Only a quote to offer to all who learn along with me :"Responsibilities gravitate to the person who can shoulder them."

YK

Balla..Tix and Trip

2005-07-20T13:54:00.000+08:00

I do suppose it is getting a little late, blogging about last week's stuffs. As it is I require 2 days and organise my thoughts.

Friday, we did not have any meeting. Naturally nothing to comment. Saturday was our Foxscouts Soccer Tournament. :) Was I glad that I did not miss this event. :) Okay, now I am very proud to announce that Fajar unit has a few strikers, namely: Bryan,Kim Young Ming, Suba, Gopi, WM, WW and of course our SPL, QJ!!! I watched almost all the games except the last one(sorry too late, I really have to go, appointment delayed already).

I especially remembered the part where Bryan dribbled past 3 of his seniors...and for your information, Bryan was not as big size as them and he had injured himself while warming up...that is the kind of spirit Siah!!!

Kim, WW and WM also scored a number of goals that I thought was brilliant. Again...just so amazing that the kick was so natural.

Suba and Gopi, our sec 3 scouts were also in a very good form playing with enthusiaism. Gopi, the goalkeeper and intercharging into midfield was keeping with the pace with the others. Good.

QJ has lead well by creating the atmosphere for the scouts, and giving them opportunities for them to perform in different roles. I thought that was also commendable.

But I suppose Jeffrey really deserves my praise too, he kicked the ball so hard that he injured his leg. Spirit for sports. More importantly spirit for teamwork because they said they were going to stay and forfeit their tuititon if the unit gets into Final...Woa Biang...very supportive twins.

Of course, every match will have its unpleasant matters...sometimes we just have to concentrate on the positive and neglect the negative parts, isn't is, Suba? =)

Important thing is we go through together, as a group (me included). Anyway, as I have mentioned, often if we are able to hold ourselves strong and be participative in the events, being more pro-active, the rest will be taken care of in its natural course.

Of course that will drive me to say another point, SPL and appointment holders, may you coordinate with the scouts and ask them to bring the tix on Fri meetings? Thanks :>

YK

How did a plane fly?

2005-07-13T13:51:00.000+08:00

Funny, isn't it? Totally irrelevent topic concerning scouts. But pause for 5s, have you asked yourself this question? I mean, we know that there is this gigantic transportation that weighs between 163,500 kg to 226,800 kg (and just for the kick of it, it has more than 1,500,000 just for the bolts and nuts alone). Isn't it amazing that such system has been built?

Now if we happened to study just the sheer size of it, even to build a plane of this size would have been much of a burden to any company. What about been a couple of hundreds a year? Impossible? Yet such is the feat undertaken by Boeing.

Now the key is never about the size of a project...it often is about the people involved in the process. Are they having the same focus into the same aligned direction? It must be understood that everyone will play a part having the same sense of identity and the will to last.

As I had mentioned in our last meeting, our unit faced 2 big problems. One, people are leaving. Two, those who stay wanted to contribute to the unit and ultimately to the group, yet more often than not, due to interests and dissatisfaction, created internal conflicts. Hence do not have the aligned direction and sense of identity.

From my own observations, the first question is the product of the second question.

I had mentioned that regardless whether our unit has had produced 10 Advanced award recepients or 10 Commissioner award recepients, if we cannot resolve the biases/criticisms that are so often slugged around to each other, we would have very limited growth. People slack, that fact I do understand. But what about people who wanted to grow yet often than not only see each others' weakness?

What is scouting? I asked you. After that personal achievement? Using small talks to demoralise others? Using small gestures to make others a laughing stock?

Why people leave? Simply, there is no bond...Who in their young minds would like to join a our CCA after witnessing such ungraceful acts?

Why use mouths and give fake modesty? Why not discuss in a constructive ways, be it whether you are the sec 3,2 or even 1?

Ask yourself, why does the plane fly?

p/s:
1. I was telling Ms Yong that Jinhui would definitely would turn up. He did. :)

2. Though 13~14 turn out, I am already glad. Suba and Gopi, good to have you back. Improvement always come in small increment.

3. SPL QJ and PL JH have done an excellent job of posting me the attendance automatically even without me requesting. Do hope that you are getting the letter from the sec 1s. If they mentioned that they have given to the teachers-in-charge, check with us.

22 Nov 2005

2005-07-08T07:50:00.000+08:00

2 things happen concurrently:
1) One team member pull off from the NPC at the last min at the eleventh hour.

2) The NPC team is overly stretched for the NPC preparation and open house is coming soon.

From my perspective, no problem, I strongly believe that attitude will be the factor. I was telling the other members that as long as they are willing to stick with it. We will overcome it. I am glad, awfully glad that my SPL is very composed even with this news. SPL is definitely more matured in handling difficult situations.

For the second point, I have told Ms Yong that it may not be a good idea to be involved in the 1st wave recruitment. Let's see what is the outcome.

YK

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.
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