The St. Joseph's Pelandok Scout Group Venture Unit wishes all our Leaders, Rovers, fellow Ventures, Scouts and everyone else a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We would like to thank God for getting us through this successful year of 2008 and we look forward to facing the next year's challenges together with His providence and guidance.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Kayaking Expedition [CHANGE IN LOCATION]
MUAHAHAHA! Okay now that I've gotten your attention, some of us will be going down to Pasir Ris Water Venture @ Elias Rd [http://www.water-venture.org.sg/1179821374017.html] this Friday, 12th Dec 2008 for an adventurous and fabulous kayaking expedition. So anyway, those who are definitely going are Koo, Nicholas, Shannon and myself. If you're interested to join in the fun and do it the Pelandok Venture way, feel free to tag the tagboard by Thursday night yea. Otherwise, we'll see you there at 0900 hrs sharp!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Lasallian Cub Scout Camp
From the 18th to 20th of December 2008, the Saint Joseph's Pelandok Scout Group Venture Unit facilitated the smooth running of the Lasallian Cub Scout Camp 2008 at Saint Joseph's Institution Junior (formerly known as Saint Michael's School).
Needless to say, both the cubs and their scout and venture mentors enjoyed themselves to the fullest!!
The 30 cubs came from both Saint Joseph's Institution Junior and De La Salle Primary School. This camp had a RED INDIAN theme so the 3 patrols were given 3 unique red indian names. Apache, Mohawk and Pawnee!
They learnt how to light and sustain a fire, build a trestle, pitch buffalo tents and played many games. And like last year we had lots and lots of soccer! (Next year we should have an inter-patrol soccer competition for them to get the grand trophy!!!)
Apache patrol (DLSPS) managed to win the champion trophy once again reigning defending champions till next year's camp....
All the cubs seemed to have enjoyed themselves in the camp and even the heavy rain could not put much of a damper on their spirits, although it literally put a damper on their tents, bags, clothes, shoes and scout uniform.
Photos will be uploaded by Nicholas soon enough...
Needless to say, both the cubs and their scout and venture mentors enjoyed themselves to the fullest!!
The 30 cubs came from both Saint Joseph's Institution Junior and De La Salle Primary School. This camp had a RED INDIAN theme so the 3 patrols were given 3 unique red indian names. Apache, Mohawk and Pawnee!
They learnt how to light and sustain a fire, build a trestle, pitch buffalo tents and played many games. And like last year we had lots and lots of soccer! (Next year we should have an inter-patrol soccer competition for them to get the grand trophy!!!)
Apache patrol (DLSPS) managed to win the champion trophy once again reigning defending champions till next year's camp....
All the cubs seemed to have enjoyed themselves in the camp and even the heavy rain could not put much of a damper on their spirits, although it literally put a damper on their tents, bags, clothes, shoes and scout uniform.
Photos will be uploaded by Nicholas soon enough...
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Annual Christmas Party 2008
The annual Christmas Party has arrived again. The details are listed below.
Start Time:
Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 6:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 12:00am
Location:
Sherwood Towers Poolside & Club House (above Bukit Timah Plaza)
Street:
1 Jalan Anak Bukit (off Bukit Timah Road
City/Town:
Singapore, Singapore
In addition, do bring along some food and a present for exchange.
Start Time:
Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 6:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 12:00am
Location:
Sherwood Towers Poolside & Club House (above Bukit Timah Plaza)
Street:
1 Jalan Anak Bukit (off Bukit Timah Road
City/Town:
Singapore, Singapore
In addition, do bring along some food and a present for exchange.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
SAC Guides
On the 6th and 8th November 2008, St. Joseph's Pelandok Scout Group Venture Unit organised an event to teach the SAC Guides about large scale pioneering. It was held on 2 days, and the guides did learn lots from those sessions.
From this event, I would like to thank the SAC guides for letting us have the honour in organising this event for them. We really learn lots too. Secondly, I would like to thank our VSL and AVSL, Ng June Ren and Marcus Png respectively for helping us along the way for this event. Lastly, I would like to thank all the ventures and anyone who came down to help in some way or another. Your presence does make a difference.
To end this post, I would like to remind the guides that they are invited(together with all the guides in their unit) to the NPC open house day on the 30th of November. Please remember to contact Adeline if you are interested. Furthermore, St. Joseph's Pelandok Scout Group Venture Unit will be organising a Night Hike in this December or coming January. So if you are interested, feel free to email us (Email address is on the blog), and we will be glad to let you join us and experience the fun being a venture.
Thanks, and May God Bless You Everyday
From this event, I would like to thank the SAC guides for letting us have the honour in organising this event for them. We really learn lots too. Secondly, I would like to thank our VSL and AVSL, Ng June Ren and Marcus Png respectively for helping us along the way for this event. Lastly, I would like to thank all the ventures and anyone who came down to help in some way or another. Your presence does make a difference.
To end this post, I would like to remind the guides that they are invited(together with all the guides in their unit) to the NPC open house day on the 30th of November. Please remember to contact Adeline if you are interested. Furthermore, St. Joseph's Pelandok Scout Group Venture Unit will be organising a Night Hike in this December or coming January. So if you are interested, feel free to email us (Email address is on the blog), and we will be glad to let you join us and experience the fun being a venture.
Thanks, and May God Bless You Everyday
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
SAC Guides Pioneering
REMINDER:
Tomorrow(6th November) will be the SAC guides pioneering(1st day). All ventures involved, please remember to be down half an hour earlier than the designated timing for the guides, which would be 08 00 sharp.
Attire: Venture related shirt+shorts+shoes
The information above applies to 8th November too. So do take note. Thanks.
Tomorrow(6th November) will be the SAC guides pioneering(1st day). All ventures involved, please remember to be down half an hour earlier than the designated timing for the guides, which would be 08 00 sharp.
Attire: Venture related shirt+shorts+shoes
The information above applies to 8th November too. So do take note. Thanks.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Hold your ground!
Hold your ground!
Sons of Gondor,
of Rohan,
my brothers,
I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me.
A day may come when the courage of men fails,
when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship,
but it is not this day.
An hour of wolves and shattered shields,
when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day!
This day we fight!
By all that you hold dear on this good Earth,
I bid you stand,
Men of the West!
------
Hold your ground!
Hold your ground!
Sons of De La Salle,
of Pelandok,
my brothers,
I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me.
A day may come when the courage of men fails,
when we forsake our memorized script and lose all train of thought,
but it is not this day.
A half hour of presenting and shattered slides,
when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day!
This day we present!
By all that you hold dear on this good Earth,
I bid you speak,
Men of Pelandok!
------
Hey guys all the best for the last phase of PW guys. For some in might be the case of "Rude am I in my speech, and little blessed with the soft phrase of peace." but let's just do our best and finish it.
Hold your ground!
Sons of Gondor,
of Rohan,
my brothers,
I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me.
A day may come when the courage of men fails,
when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship,
but it is not this day.
An hour of wolves and shattered shields,
when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day!
This day we fight!
By all that you hold dear on this good Earth,
I bid you stand,
Men of the West!
------
Hold your ground!
Hold your ground!
Sons of De La Salle,
of Pelandok,
my brothers,
I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me.
A day may come when the courage of men fails,
when we forsake our memorized script and lose all train of thought,
but it is not this day.
A half hour of presenting and shattered slides,
when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day!
This day we present!
By all that you hold dear on this good Earth,
I bid you speak,
Men of Pelandok!
------
Hey guys all the best for the last phase of PW guys. For some in might be the case of "Rude am I in my speech, and little blessed with the soft phrase of peace." but let's just do our best and finish it.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The VENTURES never sleep.
Every night tenderfoots sleep, but the Ventures are wide awake.
Because History never sleeps.
Tradition never sleeps.
Glory never sleeps.
Honour never sleep.
Opportunities never sleep.
The World never sleeps.
That's why we work around the world.
That's why we work around the clock.
To turn tenderfoots into Scouts.
That's why the Ventures never sleep
Because History never sleeps.
Tradition never sleeps.
Glory never sleeps.
Honour never sleep.
Opportunities never sleep.
The World never sleeps.
That's why we work around the world.
That's why we work around the clock.
To turn tenderfoots into Scouts.
That's why the Ventures never sleep
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Hey Hey! (UPDATED)
Hi Ventures!
Nicholas has just uploaded some pictures in Shutterfly (more to come, so stay tuned...)
For those who are lazy to scroll down all the way, please click this link http://04ventures.shutterfly.com/.
The albums are arranged in a chronological order and please feel free to browse through.
Please keep in mind that we will be meeting on the 7th October (Tuesday) at 5.45pm at Raffles Place MRT. It is compulsory that one *BRING* along [ NOT wear] a pair of clean socks (we might need to step on desks in the process of performing the banner hanging job) and IC. The attire to be worn is Venture Polo T-shirt and Black shorts.
There will be a short meeting after our activity to discuss our plans for the last quarter of the year, which should end before 11pm.
Till then,
your friendly neighbourhood, chicken essence supplier
Rubegan
Nicholas has just uploaded some pictures in Shutterfly (more to come, so stay tuned...)
For those who are lazy to scroll down all the way, please click this link http://04ventures.shutterfly.com/.
The albums are arranged in a chronological order and please feel free to browse through.
Please keep in mind that we will be meeting on the 7th October (Tuesday) at 5.45pm at Raffles Place MRT. It is compulsory that one *BRING* along [ NOT wear] a pair of clean socks (we might need to step on desks in the process of performing the banner hanging job) and IC. The attire to be worn is Venture Polo T-shirt and Black shorts.
There will be a short meeting after our activity to discuss our plans for the last quarter of the year, which should end before 11pm.
Till then,
your friendly neighbourhood, chicken essence supplier
Rubegan
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Venture Night 2008
This year's Venture Night was held at the Trader's Hotel from 6.45pm to 11.00pm, continuing the tradition of all previous Venture Nights, which pack Scouty fun, laughter, celebration, passion, loyalty and great food in one night. The gathering of old boys, affiliates and various members of the scouting community made the event special as always.
Deviating from usual Venture Nights, this year's one featured more prominently a theme of regeneration and progression. It uniquely and significantly marked the change in command of VSL Malcolm Tan to AVSL June Ren, with Malcolm stepping up to the Rover Crew to become the RSL and June Ren taking his place as VSL. In addition, Yen Chee and Boon Leong also stood down from their roles as AVSLs temporarily. With 'new' blood, Marcus Png, Eric Chua and Desmond Ying taking on the roles of AVSLs.
With the 'new' and capable leaders coming to the fore, the future of the Venture Unit is looking as bright as ever and the new Exco looks forward to working with the leaders in tandem to bring the unit to greater heights. Also, there was the stepping up of our beloved J2s to the Rover Crew. We wish them all the best in their A levels and we will see you guys soon (in Rovers).
We would like to thank our leaders Malcolm Tan, Yen Chee and Boon Leong for guiding us through the course of this year. Though we might not have got to know you guys well relative to the J2s, your legacy and the many contributions you all have made is noted and much appreciated. We shall continue to keep in touch with you guys and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
With much said about the events that occured yesterday night, credit must go to the effort put in by IC and Assistant IC Matthew Lim and Aaron Chan respectively, in organising and coordinating this event and the effort put in by the other J1s and leaders who pitched in to help or advise when needed. We thank the leaders, affiliates, old boys, guests and all who were present to make this year's Venture Night a success. Most of all we would like to thank God for the safe and successful running of this dinner which went on without a hitch.
Deviating from usual Venture Nights, this year's one featured more prominently a theme of regeneration and progression. It uniquely and significantly marked the change in command of VSL Malcolm Tan to AVSL June Ren, with Malcolm stepping up to the Rover Crew to become the RSL and June Ren taking his place as VSL. In addition, Yen Chee and Boon Leong also stood down from their roles as AVSLs temporarily. With 'new' blood, Marcus Png, Eric Chua and Desmond Ying taking on the roles of AVSLs.
With the 'new' and capable leaders coming to the fore, the future of the Venture Unit is looking as bright as ever and the new Exco looks forward to working with the leaders in tandem to bring the unit to greater heights. Also, there was the stepping up of our beloved J2s to the Rover Crew. We wish them all the best in their A levels and we will see you guys soon (in Rovers).
We would like to thank our leaders Malcolm Tan, Yen Chee and Boon Leong for guiding us through the course of this year. Though we might not have got to know you guys well relative to the J2s, your legacy and the many contributions you all have made is noted and much appreciated. We shall continue to keep in touch with you guys and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
With much said about the events that occured yesterday night, credit must go to the effort put in by IC and Assistant IC Matthew Lim and Aaron Chan respectively, in organising and coordinating this event and the effort put in by the other J1s and leaders who pitched in to help or advise when needed. We thank the leaders, affiliates, old boys, guests and all who were present to make this year's Venture Night a success. Most of all we would like to thank God for the safe and successful running of this dinner which went on without a hitch.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Venture Cord Hike July 25th-26th
On the 25th of July was the Venture Cord Hike in which both Geovenn and I participated in. We managed to finish the hike in relatively good time despite the fact it was our first attempt. The logs were submitted yesterday and surveying component is still in progress.
Our sincere thanks goes to our followers, Imran and Rovik, who endured the torrid and arduous journey following Geovenn and I respectively. The safe completion of this journey would not have been possible without the God's providence and protection throughout this hike, our families and Scout Group (leaders, alumni, ventures, scouts) for their guidance and unwavering support, the examiners’ (Mr. Alaric Leong, Mr. Leong Kai Xiang and others) who have made the effort to organize the hike for us and those who have helped in some way or another to make our participation and hopefully successful passing a reality.
Our sincere thanks goes to our followers, Imran and Rovik, who endured the torrid and arduous journey following Geovenn and I respectively. The safe completion of this journey would not have been possible without the God's providence and protection throughout this hike, our families and Scout Group (leaders, alumni, ventures, scouts) for their guidance and unwavering support, the examiners’ (Mr. Alaric Leong, Mr. Leong Kai Xiang and others) who have made the effort to organize the hike for us and those who have helped in some way or another to make our participation and hopefully successful passing a reality.
Monday, July 21, 2008
South West Area Campfire
Hey guys,
Remember that time Malcolm ask us if we want to help out at the campfire.
There is a briefing at the Scout Den @ Scouts HQ on this Saturday, 26th July 2008 at 11 am.
Rubegan
Remember that time Malcolm ask us if we want to help out at the campfire.
There is a briefing at the Scout Den @ Scouts HQ on this Saturday, 26th July 2008 at 11 am.
Rubegan
Sunday, July 20, 2008
SWAGD
Hi guys,
The South West Area Games Day was indeed a major success and turned out to be a fruitful event that benefited both the scouts and cub scouts from the area.
Thank You for putting in your hard work and effort to see the project to completion and let us not forget the scouters and venture scout leaders who have supported us all the way... And not to forget the scouts who turned up on the day to help us run the events...
Rubegan
The South West Area Games Day was indeed a major success and turned out to be a fruitful event that benefited both the scouts and cub scouts from the area.
Thank You for putting in your hard work and effort to see the project to completion and let us not forget the scouters and venture scout leaders who have supported us all the way... And not to forget the scouts who turned up on the day to help us run the events...
Rubegan
Friday, July 18, 2008
J2 Testimonials
We'll meet Malcolm at his place on Sunday 20 July at 2pm. The time is tentative as Malcolm will reconfirm whether or not he will be free then. If there's a change in time i will sms you.
Please remember to bring along hard and soft copies of your testimonials. Laptops too if you own one.
Geovenn i'll see you at 7 pm.
Please remember to bring along hard and soft copies of your testimonials. Laptops too if you own one.
Geovenn i'll see you at 7 pm.
SWAGD
Hey J1s! Tomorrow's the big day!!! Please meet in SJI at 6.45 AM (yes, this early) in your venture polo tee and scout pants (basically half u). Remember to bring all that you are supposed to bring for SWAGD!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Testimonials
Dear J2s, i'm betting on the fact that you'll check the zai venture blog within the next 2 weeks even though we are...
ROVERS!
Anyway, i'm proposing that we get our venture testimonials done by next week Saturday, 19th of July. Looking at the draft testimonials that we already have (emailed by ara), do a writeup for yourselves and then we'll all submit to Malcolm on the aforementioned Saturday for vetting and sprucing up.
I will collate a list of all the activities any of us did and post it here on the blog for reference. Please add on to the list whatever i may have missed.
But first... I need to know whether this proposal is viable.
So, what say you?! Fight for me and i will consider your oath fulfilled...
ROVERS!
Anyway, i'm proposing that we get our venture testimonials done by next week Saturday, 19th of July. Looking at the draft testimonials that we already have (emailed by ara), do a writeup for yourselves and then we'll all submit to Malcolm on the aforementioned Saturday for vetting and sprucing up.
I will collate a list of all the activities any of us did and post it here on the blog for reference. Please add on to the list whatever i may have missed.
But first... I need to know whether this proposal is viable.
So, what say you?! Fight for me and i will consider your oath fulfilled...
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Stepping Up Ceremony 2008
The Stepping Up Ceremony on 5th July went on relatively well without a hitch (except the strangely jammed den door, which was unfortunately broken into). It was eventful and memorable as always, with the upswelling of emotion and back pats. The ventures congratulate the stepped up Sec 3s on their assisgned posts and wish them all the best in their future dealings with the unit.
To the Sec 4s, study hard for your O levels and we hope to see you guys back in Venturing soon.
In addition, the J1s would like to reiterate our thanks and appreciation to the J2s who have guided us and supported us in the ways open to them. We wish you guys all the best in the upcoming A levels and see you guys in Rovers soon.
Last but not least we would like to thank our venture leaders (including those to be and not to be); Malcolm, Yen Chee, June Ren, Boon Leong and Marcus; for their help and assistance throughout this year. We also wish our leaders (Mr Malcolm Tan, Mr Alphonsus Gregory, Marcus) who are attending the conference in Korea a safe and fruitful trip.
My fellow J1s let's live up to the various expectations laid on us, continuing with improved vigour to bring the venture unit to greater heights. See you guys soon.
P.S: Shannon its time to reliquish administrative privileges of the blog to Nicholas...
To the Sec 4s, study hard for your O levels and we hope to see you guys back in Venturing soon.
In addition, the J1s would like to reiterate our thanks and appreciation to the J2s who have guided us and supported us in the ways open to them. We wish you guys all the best in the upcoming A levels and see you guys in Rovers soon.
Last but not least we would like to thank our venture leaders (including those to be and not to be); Malcolm, Yen Chee, June Ren, Boon Leong and Marcus; for their help and assistance throughout this year. We also wish our leaders (Mr Malcolm Tan, Mr Alphonsus Gregory, Marcus) who are attending the conference in Korea a safe and fruitful trip.
My fellow J1s let's live up to the various expectations laid on us, continuing with improved vigour to bring the venture unit to greater heights. See you guys soon.
P.S: Shannon its time to reliquish administrative privileges of the blog to Nicholas...
Friday, July 4, 2008
Important
Hi all,
Thought it was weird that no one has posted anything about tomorrow's major events at all. Please note that the Stepping-Up Ceremony for the batch 2008/2009 is tomorrow. At the same time, we would also be having the Stepping-Up of the JC1s into their new ExCo positions. Moreover, the Venture AGM is after the ceremony.
So please bring along your uniform with your Frank Sands Award badge sewn on and all J1s are to meet at 9 am for an outing and pressing matters.
Till then, just would like to thank the J2s for their leadership so far
Navin
Thought it was weird that no one has posted anything about tomorrow's major events at all. Please note that the Stepping-Up Ceremony for the batch 2008/2009 is tomorrow. At the same time, we would also be having the Stepping-Up of the JC1s into their new ExCo positions. Moreover, the Venture AGM is after the ceremony.
So please bring along your uniform with your Frank Sands Award badge sewn on and all J1s are to meet at 9 am for an outing and pressing matters.
Till then, just would like to thank the J2s for their leadership so far
Navin
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Hello again..
Ok guys,
Please send me the recipes for the dish you wish to cook for the Home Economics.
Only Aaron has sent me his recipe i havent received it from the others.
Aaron-Fish
Matthew Lim- Rice
Chee Lu Zhi- Soup
Nicholas- Vegetable
Kimberly- Vegetable
Kristabel- Dessert
Rubegan- Chicken
Remember its MALAY cuisine, not chinese or indian.. OK??
I need the recipes by this tuesday.. Come on its just copying and pasting and then multiply proportionately to around 12 people (by multiplying the factor coefficient of the BMI of each individual.. even i dont know what i am talking)
Thanks for your cooperation.
Rubegan
Please send me the recipes for the dish you wish to cook for the Home Economics.
Only Aaron has sent me his recipe i havent received it from the others.
Aaron-Fish
Matthew Lim- Rice
Chee Lu Zhi- Soup
Nicholas- Vegetable
Kimberly- Vegetable
Kristabel- Dessert
Rubegan- Chicken
Remember its MALAY cuisine, not chinese or indian.. OK??
I need the recipes by this tuesday.. Come on its just copying and pasting and then multiply proportionately to around 12 people (by multiplying the factor coefficient of the BMI of each individual.. even i dont know what i am talking)
Thanks for your cooperation.
Rubegan
Friday, June 27, 2008
HELLO!
Ok guys... Exams are finally over. WOOHOO!
Got 2 things at hand. 1. Games Day and 2. Venture Night.
Something else that is a little faraway is Lasallian Cub Scout Camp.
We should be discussing these stuff tomorrow at the meeting.
Please be at Malcolm's place at 2 pm. See you tomorrow.
Got 2 things at hand. 1. Games Day and 2. Venture Night.
Something else that is a little faraway is Lasallian Cub Scout Camp.
We should be discussing these stuff tomorrow at the meeting.
Please be at Malcolm's place at 2 pm. See you tomorrow.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
PLC to decide Sec 3's posts
Heyos J2s are required to attend this PLC.
J1s if you all have any views that you would like to have expressed, please have them compiled and proxied through us.
28thJune Saturday 9am SJI 3rdfloor 426classroom
J2s please be reminded, retreat is after that.
J1s please join us at malcolm's at 2pm that day for a consultation with our new incoming AVSL Marcus.
All please bring along your proficiency record books.
And till then, have fun learning about all the interesting things that are going to be tested for midyears.
J1s if you all have any views that you would like to have expressed, please have them compiled and proxied through us.
28thJune Saturday 9am SJI 3rdfloor 426classroom
J2s please be reminded, retreat is after that.
J1s please join us at malcolm's at 2pm that day for a consultation with our new incoming AVSL Marcus.
All please bring along your proficiency record books.
And till then, have fun learning about all the interesting things that are going to be tested for midyears.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
St nicks campfire: the aftermath
Enjoy the photos!!!
The campfire
The Scouts
The Ventures
The [thousand legged] chaos
(NOTICE THE 2 CAMWHORES who aren't dancing)
...and the missing person =DD
The campfire
The Scouts
The Ventures
The [thousand legged] chaos
(NOTICE THE 2 CAMWHORES who aren't dancing)
...and the missing person =DD
Monday, June 9, 2008
Urgent Updates
Hi all,
Just some updates.
UTC/PLTC:
1. Everyone please refer to the e-mail I have sent out regarding which sections you have to complete your action review and reflections on.
2. The dateline for all Ventures (Mentors, Activity ICs, Secretaries, Quartermasters) is 29 JUNE 2008.
3. Please stick to the dateline and e-mail your documents to me by that date. Rubegan will be compiling the final archivable documentation for all eyes.
Donation Draw:
1. Since the booklets have been given out already, I am posting on Benjamin's and Nicholas' behalf that the dateline is now by the FIRST WEEK of AUGUST.
2. Please earn as mauch as possible to fund our activities like Venture Night 2008.
On a final note, I would like to congratulate everyone for putting in so much effort for the camp this year and we truly could not have done it without any of the Ventures. So, I hope we would emulate our success next year and help the Scout Unit to the best of our ability.
Just some updates.
UTC/PLTC:
1. Everyone please refer to the e-mail I have sent out regarding which sections you have to complete your action review and reflections on.
2. The dateline for all Ventures (Mentors, Activity ICs, Secretaries, Quartermasters) is 29 JUNE 2008.
3. Please stick to the dateline and e-mail your documents to me by that date. Rubegan will be compiling the final archivable documentation for all eyes.
Donation Draw:
1. Since the booklets have been given out already, I am posting on Benjamin's and Nicholas' behalf that the dateline is now by the FIRST WEEK of AUGUST.
2. Please earn as mauch as possible to fund our activities like Venture Night 2008.
On a final note, I would like to congratulate everyone for putting in so much effort for the camp this year and we truly could not have done it without any of the Ventures. So, I hope we would emulate our success next year and help the Scout Unit to the best of our ability.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Dates of Importance
Sec 3 Scouts Speech Day: 27th June Friday (To be confirmed due to clash with AP rehearsal)
PLC to decide Sec 3s' posts: 28th June Saturday
New Stepping-Up Ceremony: 5th July Saturday
Change of date since original 28th June is too early with Speech Day on 27th June.
Note: 5th July Saturday clashes with Venture Cord Hike
SJI Annual Parade: 5th July Saturday
The proposed programme by Mr Kwang for Stepping Up on 5 July is:
1.00 pm - Stepping up ceremony in Hall
2.30 pm - Afternoon tea
3.30 pm - Venture AGM with sec 4s/Scouts rest for AP
5.00 pm - Annual Parade reporting time
8.00 pm - Dismissal
J2s, please tag which of the 2 dates you would prefer for stayover AGM preparation so that we may inform Malcolm soon.
1) 27-28 Jun (Fri-Sat)
2) 28-29 Jun (Sat-Sun)
PLC to decide Sec 3s' posts: 28th June Saturday
New Stepping-Up Ceremony: 5th July Saturday
Change of date since original 28th June is too early with Speech Day on 27th June.
Note: 5th July Saturday clashes with Venture Cord Hike
SJI Annual Parade: 5th July Saturday
The proposed programme by Mr Kwang for Stepping Up on 5 July is:
1.00 pm - Stepping up ceremony in Hall
2.30 pm - Afternoon tea
3.30 pm - Venture AGM with sec 4s/Scouts rest for AP
5.00 pm - Annual Parade reporting time
8.00 pm - Dismissal
J2s, please tag which of the 2 dates you would prefer for stayover AGM preparation so that we may inform Malcolm soon.
1) 27-28 Jun (Fri-Sat)
2) 28-29 Jun (Sat-Sun)
St nicks campfire
Hey folks
St nicks campfire is coming up and the scouts are going.
I'm thinking of sending some ventures.
Tag if interested! I'll probably need 5 or more people.
Date: 13th June 08 (fri)
Time: evening (duh)
Venue: St nicks (duh...!)
Its going to be fun! Check your schedule see if you can go!
St nicks campfire is coming up and the scouts are going.
I'm thinking of sending some ventures.
Tag if interested! I'll probably need 5 or more people.
Date: 13th June 08 (fri)
Time: evening (duh)
Venue: St nicks (duh...!)
Its going to be fun! Check your schedule see if you can go!
Friday, May 30, 2008
UTC-PLTC 2008
Hi all,
As we all know, UTC-PLTC rolls into town today. Listed below are the lists of JC 1 Ventures and JC 2 Ventures who will be taking up the post of patrol mentor for UTC and PLTC respectively.
JC 1 Mentors: Nicholas Chan
Matthew Lim
Chee Lu Zhi
JC 2 Mentors: Aravind
Shannon Tay
Darren Chua
Hope all of you are ready to rumble as Darren puts it.
As we all know, UTC-PLTC rolls into town today. Listed below are the lists of JC 1 Ventures and JC 2 Ventures who will be taking up the post of patrol mentor for UTC and PLTC respectively.
JC 1 Mentors: Nicholas Chan
Matthew Lim
Chee Lu Zhi
JC 2 Mentors: Aravind
Shannon Tay
Darren Chua
Hope all of you are ready to rumble as Darren puts it.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
saturday meeting,24th may
venue:east coast park
meet at Dhoby Ghaut MRT
time:9am
attire:casual(anything suitable)shoes,$30 for everything(rich ppl can bring more!;D),extra clothes(in case someone gets thrown into the sea or something.xD)&water!
eating breakfast together first(unless objected against) then bus down together.cycling for 2h(or more for those who wan to cycle longer)lunch!:Dand then bowling(:if we end late then dinner together too(:
meet at Dhoby Ghaut MRT
time:9am
attire:casual(anything suitable)shoes,$30 for everything(rich ppl can bring more!;D),extra clothes(in case someone gets thrown into the sea or something.xD)&water!
eating breakfast together first(unless objected against) then bus down together.cycling for 2h(or more for those who wan to cycle longer)lunch!:Dand then bowling(:if we end late then dinner together too(:
Friday, May 16, 2008
Unit meeting, Saturday 17th May 2008
Dear all
There will be a unit meeting this coming Saturday morning.
The details are as follows:
Venue: SJI
Time: 0930 sharp
Attire: own discretion (scout related, & no slippers)
Of course, this meeting is pertinent and attendance is expected.
Don't turn up = No say. Simple as that.
Cheers,
Shannon
[Update]
Thanks all for the active participation! Minutes have been sent out via email.
Those who have volunteered to be I/Cs feel free to start working on your project...
There will be a unit meeting this coming Saturday morning.
The details are as follows:
Venue: SJI
Time: 0930 sharp
Attire: own discretion (scout related, & no slippers)
Of course, this meeting is pertinent and attendance is expected.
Don't turn up = No say. Simple as that.
Cheers,
Shannon
[Update]
Thanks all for the active participation! Minutes have been sent out via email.
Those who have volunteered to be I/Cs feel free to start working on your project...
Monday, May 5, 2008
Suggestions for new p.t. kit
As all of you know, the white dri-fit is running out of stock already.
You guys know what that means? We get to design a new one!
Yepps. C'mon, lets put our heads together.
Basically just design anything and share your ideas through email.
The only requirements is that people must be able to identify our unit.
Ventures, Pelandok, 04 are all so called key words lah.
To start things off I'll present one of my simpler ideas.
Basically I was thinking of jersey style, we print the numbers 04 at the back with the words VENTURES. For the front we could use the group logo or anything. White base, have maroon trimmings at the side or something. Of course the whole thing is dri-fit.
Maybe you guys can do better? Hope to hear from everyone. Yepps.
Cheers,
Shannon
[UPDATE]
No new design allowed. boo. haha anyway I'm sure there would not be any problems in making a third attire/jacket of sorts....?
You guys know what that means? We get to design a new one!
Yepps. C'mon, lets put our heads together.
Basically just design anything and share your ideas through email.
The only requirements is that people must be able to identify our unit.
Ventures, Pelandok, 04 are all so called key words lah.
To start things off I'll present one of my simpler ideas.
Basically I was thinking of jersey style, we print the numbers 04 at the back with the words VENTURES. For the front we could use the group logo or anything. White base, have maroon trimmings at the side or something. Of course the whole thing is dri-fit.
Maybe you guys can do better? Hope to hear from everyone. Yepps.
Cheers,
Shannon
[UPDATE]
No new design allowed. boo. haha anyway I'm sure there would not be any problems in making a third attire/jacket of sorts....?
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Update!
Hey peeps! This is to inform all of you that the JC1 and JC2 Ventures will be having combined activities/trainings from 17th May till the JC2s step down (tentatively on the 28th June). Expect the unexpected! That's the only message the EXCO has for you all now. Haha. Oh and please note that whoever signed up for the First Aid Duty this Saturday should still turn up for it yep. Refer to the previous post for more details. The EXCO will keep you guys updated on what's gonna happen okay. So do flood the blog more often than not.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Update Regarding First Aid Service at SJI Sports Fiesta
Ms Anita Sebastian has given us the green light for our First Aid Service. Hence, on the 10th of May, Saturday; Rubegan, Navin, Lu Zhi, Chao Hao and Matthew Koo will be cooperating with the SJI SJAB to render First Aid duty for the SJI Sports Fiesta.
Tentatively, the time to be down on Saturday is 7.45 a.m sharp and the attire is Venture Dry-Fit and black shorts. The event might stretch till 6.00p.m so be prepared. It is advisable to have a good rest the night before. The other ventures who are not involved in this activity will be informed on what are the alternative plans for them at a later date.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Survival Skills Photos
Hey folks
I've uploaded the photos of the Survival Skills Training Photos.
These photos are courtesy of Desmond Ying.
P.S If anyone has any photos to upload from your phone please send to me asap.
I've uploaded the photos of the Survival Skills Training Photos.
These photos are courtesy of Desmond Ying.
P.S If anyone has any photos to upload from your phone please send to me asap.
Scouts Dinner
Dear All
Once again the details are as follows:
Date: 25th April 2008 (Friday)
Time: 1830 hrs
Venue: Civil Service Club @ Tessensohn Road
Attire: Venture Polo + your school bottom (we're standardising)
Cost: *cough* Free...
RSVP with Luzhi for J1s, J2s with me by Monday latest.
Once again the details are as follows:
Date: 25th April 2008 (Friday)
Time: 1830 hrs
Venue: Civil Service Club @ Tessensohn Road
Attire: Venture Polo + your school bottom (we're standardising)
Cost: *cough* Free...
RSVP with Luzhi for J1s, J2s with me by Monday latest.
NE AVLC
Dear All
The Northeast Area will be organising a Venture Leadership course.
The details are as follows:
Date: 12th to 13th July 2008
Venue: Sarimbun Scouts Camp
Course Fee: $40
Closing Date: 12th May 2008
It will be a 2d1n residential camp, limited places on a first come first serve basis.
Those who missed the SW AVLC are highly recommended to go for this one.
The Northeast Area will be organising a Venture Leadership course.
The details are as follows:
Date: 12th to 13th July 2008
Venue: Sarimbun Scouts Camp
Course Fee: $40
Closing Date: 12th May 2008
It will be a 2d1n residential camp, limited places on a first come first serve basis.
Those who missed the SW AVLC are highly recommended to go for this one.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Pelangi Village CIP
Hey people. Its finally settled. We (all J1s and Darren, Shannon and Aravind) are going down to Angsana Home @ Pelangi Village Intake Centre for the Destitutes, 14 Buangkok Green on Saturday (5 April) from 2pm to 4.30pm. You can either go there straight or meet me at Buangkok MRT at 1.30pm sharp. Attire is Venture Polo Tee and shorts. We will be playing games with the residents of the home so come with a POSITIVE attitude! :)
Monday, March 31, 2008
Court Visit Reports
All ventures who attended the court visit to the Subordinate Courts under Malcolm are to re-edit their reports AGAIN and re-submit it to Navin (blackmamaz@hotmail.com) asap. Take into account Yen Chee's comments in the e-mail he sent to all of us.
SATURDAY, 5TH APRIL 2008
Hey all. The activity that was planned for you peeps on the 5th of April will be postponed to a later date, which hasn't been finalised. The reasons are simple: firstly, you'll be involved heavily in your respective AVLC exco meetings from now till the camp. Also, it's probably a good time to take a short break before the camp itself. So yea. Take care and rest well. See you peeps at the camp!
-aravind-
-aravind-
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
1st part of our AVLC
Part 1 of our VLC is this sat, reminder of the details...
1 Day Workshop
Date: 29 March 2008 (Sat)
Venue: Singapore Scout Association
Time: 0900H to 1700H
Attire: Full Scout Uniform
1 Day Workshop
Date: 29 March 2008 (Sat)
Venue: Singapore Scout Association
Time: 0900H to 1700H
Attire: Full Scout Uniform
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Saturday 220308 activities
Okay ventures this is the schedule for this Saturday.
Some changes have been made. As mentioned by others before, the venue of the BBQ is now at Malcolm's place. Those not in the know, please ask around. The time is still at 6pm, tentatively.
Before that, I expect ventures to attend the After Action Review meeting of the campfire council. Its at 4pm, Malcolm's place but at the function room, 5th floor.
Before that (notice I'm backtracking? lol), since you guys have nothing to do, we'll stick to the plan of having fun at ECP, except now we have to return to Malcolm's place by 4pm for the campfire council meeting. Now, I need someone to I/C for the ECP side. Volunteer yourselves or shoot recommendations on the tagboard.
If the response is poor, we will cancel the ECP plan can do something else.
That's all for now, updates may be posted, so watch this space.
-Shannon
[Update]
Hi all
Once again please note that there has been a change of plans for this Saturday.
At Marcus' request, we have changed the BBQ venue to Malcolm's Place which is at Sherwood Towers.
We have decided not to head down to ECP on that day as it will be quite a rush.
Instead we will be spending the late morning and afternoon preparing for the BBQ which we are supposed to facilitate.
We are also all expected to attend the AAR of the campfire which is scheduled for 4pm.
As such we will need to spend a few hours before 4pm, preparing the food,drinks etc. for the evening.
I propose that we begin preparations at Malcolm's place at 1pm.
We could meet at 12pm for lunch at King Albert Park and then walk over to the apartments as a group.
Before that, i will need a few fellow J1s, together with me, to buy the stuff required (food, charcoal). preferably from the NTUC at Bukit Timah Plaza which is just the adjacent building to the apartments.
If no one wishes to volunteer for the shopping before the preparations, i will be appointing people to go with me. You all will be informed on Friday afternoon.
Tentatively we will meet at Bukit Timah Plaza at 1030am. (shopping group)
Whether or not we are using this BBQ for our home econs section, Rubegan will decide.
Sorry for the last minute changes.
I hope our moods are not dampened due to the fact that we no longer will be going to ECP
That's all for now peeps.
Aaron :)
Some changes have been made. As mentioned by others before, the venue of the BBQ is now at Malcolm's place. Those not in the know, please ask around. The time is still at 6pm, tentatively.
Before that, I expect ventures to attend the After Action Review meeting of the campfire council. Its at 4pm, Malcolm's place but at the function room, 5th floor.
Before that (notice I'm backtracking? lol), since you guys have nothing to do, we'll stick to the plan of having fun at ECP, except now we have to return to Malcolm's place by 4pm for the campfire council meeting. Now, I need someone to I/C for the ECP side. Volunteer yourselves or shoot recommendations on the tagboard.
If the response is poor, we will cancel the ECP plan can do something else.
That's all for now, updates may be posted, so watch this space.
-Shannon
[Update]
Hi all
Once again please note that there has been a change of plans for this Saturday.
At Marcus' request, we have changed the BBQ venue to Malcolm's Place which is at Sherwood Towers.
We have decided not to head down to ECP on that day as it will be quite a rush.
Instead we will be spending the late morning and afternoon preparing for the BBQ which we are supposed to facilitate.
We are also all expected to attend the AAR of the campfire which is scheduled for 4pm.
As such we will need to spend a few hours before 4pm, preparing the food,drinks etc. for the evening.
I propose that we begin preparations at Malcolm's place at 1pm.
We could meet at 12pm for lunch at King Albert Park and then walk over to the apartments as a group.
Before that, i will need a few fellow J1s, together with me, to buy the stuff required (food, charcoal). preferably from the NTUC at Bukit Timah Plaza which is just the adjacent building to the apartments.
If no one wishes to volunteer for the shopping before the preparations, i will be appointing people to go with me. You all will be informed on Friday afternoon.
Tentatively we will meet at Bukit Timah Plaza at 1030am. (shopping group)
Whether or not we are using this BBQ for our home econs section, Rubegan will decide.
Sorry for the last minute changes.
I hope our moods are not dampened due to the fact that we no longer will be going to ECP
That's all for now peeps.
Aaron :)
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Area Venture Leadership Course
Heyo everyone. Here's how our AVLC will go:
1) 1 Day Workshop
Date: 29 March 2008 (Sat)
Venue: Singapore Scout Association
Time: 0900H to 1700H
2) 2 Day (1 Night) Camp
Date: 12-13 April 2008 (Sat & Sun)
Venue: Sarimbun Scouts Camp
Time: 0800H (Sat) to 1700H (Sun)
3) 1 Major Project at District Level to be completed by July 2008
Cost is $40 per person. Mr Kwang has kindly agreed to sponsor us with the scout group funds so now cost is $20 per person. The $20 is payable on 22 March (Saturday) to me.
As far as i know only geovenn and ibrahim will not be participating, hence eleven Y1s and five Y2s have to pay up.
I want the money hook or by crook!
I shall be $320 richer on the day.
1) 1 Day Workshop
Date: 29 March 2008 (Sat)
Venue: Singapore Scout Association
Time: 0900H to 1700H
2) 2 Day (1 Night) Camp
Date: 12-13 April 2008 (Sat & Sun)
Venue: Sarimbun Scouts Camp
Time: 0800H (Sat) to 1700H (Sun)
3) 1 Major Project at District Level to be completed by July 2008
Cost is $40 per person. Mr Kwang has kindly agreed to sponsor us with the scout group funds so now cost is $20 per person. The $20 is payable on 22 March (Saturday) to me.
As far as i know only geovenn and ibrahim will not be participating, hence eleven Y1s and five Y2s have to pay up.
I want the money hook or by crook!
I shall be $320 richer on the day.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
First Aid Course Update
The Standard First Aid Course will be held on these dates:
-5th March (Wednesday) and 6th March (Thursday)--> (5.30pm to 9.30 pm)
-8th March (Saturday) and 15th March (Saturday)-->(9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
*DO TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGE IN DATE* --> the previous date of 28th February has been postponed to 6th March due to the security concerns generated by the escape of Mas Selamat bin Kastari. It will be conducted in SJI and the attire will be Venture Dry fit (white) and bermudas or school Uniform. The cost as mentioned earlier is $45 (Subsidised from $90) and bring along $60 for membership fees (to be paid to Nicholas Chan). The *payment of the course fees and the membership fees will be made on the first day* itself. Do take note that these dates are confirmed and do keep them free.
-5th March (Wednesday) and 6th March (Thursday)--> (5.30pm to 9.30 pm)
-8th March (Saturday) and 15th March (Saturday)-->(9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
*DO TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGE IN DATE* --> the previous date of 28th February has been postponed to 6th March due to the security concerns generated by the escape of Mas Selamat bin Kastari. It will be conducted in SJI and the attire will be Venture Dry fit (white) and bermudas or school Uniform. The cost as mentioned earlier is $45 (Subsidised from $90) and bring along $60 for membership fees (to be paid to Nicholas Chan). The *payment of the course fees and the membership fees will be made on the first day* itself. Do take note that these dates are confirmed and do keep them free.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Court Visit photos
Court Visit photos are up! You can find 'em at the usual link here.
Take more photos next time...! haha.
-Shannon
p.s. Ubin photos (LOL), can start passing to me. Thanks.
Take more photos next time...! haha.
-Shannon
p.s. Ubin photos (LOL), can start passing to me. Thanks.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Registration
Hey all. Please be reminded to complete your registration as a Venture by this Wednesday, 27th Feb 2008. Basically, once you're able to log into the SSA website, you're almost completely registered. The deduction of the subscription fee is automatic, so there's no need to worry about that. As for the approval (which you don't have to worry about also), the Venture leaders will approve your membership online and it'll be official: you'll then be a REGISTERED PELANDOK VENTURE. It's as easy as that. If you are still experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Mr. Kwang asap. He'll help you to resolve all your problems. That's about it. Thanks and see you soon.
P.S. Thank you so much Mr. Kwang (:
P.S. Thank you so much Mr. Kwang (:
Saturday, February 23, 2008
First Aid Course Update
The Standard First Aid Course will be held on these dates:
-28th February (Thursday) and 5th March (Wednesday)--> (5.30pm to 9.30 pm)
-8th March (Saturday) and 15th March (Saturday)-->(9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
*DO TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGE IN DATE* --> the previous date of 1st March has been changed to 15th March as the instructor is unable to make it.
It will be conducted in SJI and the attire will be Venture Dry fit (white) and bermudas or school Uniform. The cost as mentioned earlier is $45 (Subsidised from $90). The *payment will be made on the first day* itself. Do take note that these dates are confirmed and do keep them free.
-28th February (Thursday) and 5th March (Wednesday)--> (5.30pm to 9.30 pm)
-8th March (Saturday) and 15th March (Saturday)-->(9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
*DO TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGE IN DATE* --> the previous date of 1st March has been changed to 15th March as the instructor is unable to make it.
It will be conducted in SJI and the attire will be Venture Dry fit (white) and bermudas or school Uniform. The cost as mentioned earlier is $45 (Subsidised from $90). The *payment will be made on the first day* itself. Do take note that these dates are confirmed and do keep them free.
Friday, February 22, 2008
General Meeting
Hey peeps. Really sorry for the late notice but we'll be having a General Meeting tomorrow, 23rd Feb 2008, at 0930 hrs at SJI. Be there in the Venture Polo Tee (sorry Koo). After that we shall go out for lunch together somewhere. See you there.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Night Hike photos
Hey folks
I've uploaded the photos on behalf of the J1s. You may view the photos here, as with all other photos. Enjoy!
p.s. If you have problems uploading, you may continue passing photos to me.
I've uploaded the photos on behalf of the J1s. You may view the photos here, as with all other photos. Enjoy!
p.s. If you have problems uploading, you may continue passing photos to me.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
SJI-GES Ventures Combined Activity
Hey peeps. As you all might already have heard (or read from the post below), we're having this combined activity with the GES Ventures this Saturday. Basically, we'll be going to Ubin and learn more about the survival component in our badge scheme via hands-on experience. So what you peeps can do beforehand is read up on survival-related stuff like natural shelter, fire lighting, backwoodsman cooking, animal traps, water collection methods etc. It'll do you real good on the day itself. Well, remember to bring along the necessary equipments as we'll be doing some trekking as well. It's up to your own discretion. Just a little advice: travel light. It helps a lot. Also, bring sufficient money for travelling and purchasing of food and drinks. Here are the other details:
Date : 16th February 2007
Time : 0830 hrs sharp
Place: Changi Jetty (at Changi Village)
Attire : Dri-fit Venture T-Shirt with black shorts and shoes (don't even try to bargain with me here)
Another very important thing to note is that we'll have to go down to SJI on Friday, 15h Feb 2007 for preparation and collection of equipments from the store. We'll meet there at 1500 hrs. Please dress appropriately as you'll be on school grounds on a school day. Be there if you can. Hope you all realise that the preparation is as important as the activity itself, if not more. So yep. See you peeps on Friday. Thanks.
Date : 16th February 2007
Time : 0830 hrs sharp
Place: Changi Jetty (at Changi Village)
Attire : Dri-fit Venture T-Shirt with black shorts and shoes (don't even try to bargain with me here)
Another very important thing to note is that we'll have to go down to SJI on Friday, 15h Feb 2007 for preparation and collection of equipments from the store. We'll meet there at 1500 hrs. Please dress appropriately as you'll be on school grounds on a school day. Be there if you can. Hope you all realise that the preparation is as important as the activity itself, if not more. So yep. See you peeps on Friday. Thanks.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Combined Activity with GES Venture Unit
There is going to be a combined activity with GES Venture Unit to Pulau Ubin next Saturday, 16/2/2008.
This activity would cover the survival skills component.
Also, the activity is expected to last the entire day, more details will be given at a later date.
ALL 04 ventures are to inform Kenny Yap (90481190/sji_s1ngap0r3anb0y91@hotmail.com) whether they will be attending or not ASAP. Latest before Monday, 11/2/2008, 0000 hrs.
Happy Chinese New Year! (:
This activity would cover the survival skills component.
Also, the activity is expected to last the entire day, more details will be given at a later date.
ALL 04 ventures are to inform Kenny Yap (90481190/sji_s1ngap0r3anb0y91@hotmail.com) whether they will be attending or not ASAP. Latest before Monday, 11/2/2008, 0000 hrs.
Happy Chinese New Year! (:
Monday, February 4, 2008
First Aid Course
The First Aid Course will be held on these dates:
-1st March (Saturday) and 8th March (Saturday)-->(9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
-28th February (Thursday) and 5th March (Wednesday)--> (5.30pm to 9.30 pm)
It will be conducted in SJI and the attire will be Venture Dry fit (white) and bermudas. The cost as mentioned earlier is $45 (Subsidised from $90). Do take note that these dates confirmed and do keep them free.
Regarding the means of payment and other minor details, a further post will be made later.
-1st March (Saturday) and 8th March (Saturday)-->(9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
-28th February (Thursday) and 5th March (Wednesday)--> (5.30pm to 9.30 pm)
It will be conducted in SJI and the attire will be Venture Dry fit (white) and bermudas. The cost as mentioned earlier is $45 (Subsidised from $90). Do take note that these dates confirmed and do keep them free.
Regarding the means of payment and other minor details, a further post will be made later.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Venture Registration
Hey all. This is a reminder for ALL of us to complete our online registration here: http://intranet.scout.org.sg/login/ as soon as possible. It can be done in less than 10 minutes to be honest. Just click on the 'NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION' link [it's in white by the way] From there on, it's self-explanatory. If you're unable to complete the registration due to any particular reasons, feel free to leave your comments on this post. Please include the problem that you've encountered during the registration process. Thanks.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Good News
There will be no meeting for JC1s this coming Saturday, 9th February due to the Chinese New Year break. However the JC2s will still meet up to finalise the plans for the combined activity with GES Venture Scouts. We'll meet at Sherwood Towers at 1800 hrs.
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE
-04 Ventures-
-04 Ventures-
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Details on Court Trip
All ventures are to note that the trip cum tour of the Subordinate Courts would be on 2 February 2008. All those who are attending are to assemble at 0845 hours sharp outside the Courts.
The itinerary for the day is as follows:
- A short introduction about the courts
- A sit-in at Court 26
- Briefing on the functions of the courts
-> Specialised Courts
- Tour of registries and Family and Juvenile Courts
Please bring along a bottle of water and writing materials.
The address of the Courts:
Subordinate Courts Building
No 1 Havelock Square
Singapore 059724
For those taking the bus services, 51, 143, 174, 186 and 608 would stop directly in front of the Courts. It is surrounded by the Ministry of Manpower, Central Square and Havelock Square.
Have fun and hope to see you all there!
The itinerary for the day is as follows:
- A short introduction about the courts
- A sit-in at Court 26
- Briefing on the functions of the courts
-> Specialised Courts
- Tour of registries and Family and Juvenile Courts
Please bring along a bottle of water and writing materials.
The address of the Courts:
Subordinate Courts Building
No 1 Havelock Square
Singapore 059724
For those taking the bus services, 51, 143, 174, 186 and 608 would stop directly in front of the Courts. It is surrounded by the Ministry of Manpower, Central Square and Havelock Square.
Have fun and hope to see you all there!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
An Introduction to the Venture Treasury
Hello everyone!
J1s pls read this...
Information about the venture treasury :)
1. The Venture Funds is kept by the Venture treasurer and is mainly used to purchase essentials to keep the venture unit running.
2. If you want to make a claim, approach me (ben) or ur future treasurer (nic, aft the seniors step down) and then fill up a reimbursement form and attach the receipt as proof or purchase. receipt is very impt cos if not then we don't know if u really bought it for that price or something like that.. basically for formalities la
3. venture subscription fees. I will be collecting venture subscription fees in the coming months after the membership is confirmed.
cost is $5 per month so means everyone pays $60.
venture subscription fees is the principle source of 'income' for our venture funds. basically this money will eventually be given back to you through all the subsidies and payment for the material u use and its just a convenient one off way to fund our activities. hope everyone understands :)
4. for those who haven't bought the venture t shirts, rmb to do so.. it's $20 for 2 shirts (one white and another polo)
yupp that's all i guess..
ben.
J1s pls read this...
Information about the venture treasury :)
1. The Venture Funds is kept by the Venture treasurer and is mainly used to purchase essentials to keep the venture unit running.
2. If you want to make a claim, approach me (ben) or ur future treasurer (nic, aft the seniors step down) and then fill up a reimbursement form and attach the receipt as proof or purchase. receipt is very impt cos if not then we don't know if u really bought it for that price or something like that.. basically for formalities la
3. venture subscription fees. I will be collecting venture subscription fees in the coming months after the membership is confirmed.
cost is $5 per month so means everyone pays $60.
venture subscription fees is the principle source of 'income' for our venture funds. basically this money will eventually be given back to you through all the subsidies and payment for the material u use and its just a convenient one off way to fund our activities. hope everyone understands :)
4. for those who haven't bought the venture t shirts, rmb to do so.. it's $20 for 2 shirts (one white and another polo)
yupp that's all i guess..
ben.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
General Meeting, 26th January
Hey guys. Hope everything's going fine for you all thus far. It's been quite some time since we had a General Meeting. So, here are the details of the meeting:
Date: 26th Jan 2008
Venue: SJI Canteen
Time: 0930 hrs sharp
By the way, Yen Chee has kindly agreed to join us in this meeting. The main agenda in the meeting will be election of JC1s' understudies and discussion of upcoming major events. It's important for all Ventures to be present at this meeting to clarify many things. Also, do come down in any Venture tee (any scouts based tee for JC1s) with black shorts and shoes. Strictly no wearing of slippers or sandals during official meetings such as this one. Hope to see you guys there, punctually of course. If you have any queries, call me @ 90575403
P.S. JC1s please bring along S$20 for purchasing of both the venture t-shirts
P.P.S. Lu Zhi, please invite your ex-guide friends to this meeting as well
-Ara-
Date: 26th Jan 2008
Venue: SJI Canteen
Time: 0930 hrs sharp
By the way, Yen Chee has kindly agreed to join us in this meeting. The main agenda in the meeting will be election of JC1s' understudies and discussion of upcoming major events. It's important for all Ventures to be present at this meeting to clarify many things. Also, do come down in any Venture tee (any scouts based tee for JC1s) with black shorts and shoes. Strictly no wearing of slippers or sandals during official meetings such as this one. Hope to see you guys there, punctually of course. If you have any queries, call me @ 90575403
P.S. JC1s please bring along S$20 for purchasing of both the venture t-shirts
P.P.S. Lu Zhi, please invite your ex-guide friends to this meeting as well
-Ara-
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Night Hike!
Hello everyone!
Night hike was on the 18th to 19th of January! The plan was to walk from bishan to toa payoh, balestier, geylang and finally east coast park to watch the sunrise… Along the way as usual, stuff our faces with the famous food from 24-hour makan places!!
The participants were: Shannon( who left us halfway), Darren( who joined us halfway), Chao Hao, Geovenn, Aaron Chan, Matthew, Navin, Bertran, Ibrahim (who joined us halfway) and me, Rubegan. All of us had a lot of fun and enjoyed ourselves so much that the drizzle in the morning couldn’t put a “damper” on our mood… The photos are coming soon, latest by Monday. So Stay Tuned…
Night hike was on the 18th to 19th of January! The plan was to walk from bishan to toa payoh, balestier, geylang and finally east coast park to watch the sunrise… Along the way as usual, stuff our faces with the famous food from 24-hour makan places!!
The participants were: Shannon( who left us halfway), Darren( who joined us halfway), Chao Hao, Geovenn, Aaron Chan, Matthew, Navin, Bertran, Ibrahim (who joined us halfway) and me, Rubegan. All of us had a lot of fun and enjoyed ourselves so much that the drizzle in the morning couldn’t put a “damper” on our mood… The photos are coming soon, latest by Monday. So Stay Tuned…
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Venture community service
Hello ventures!
To all J2s: Hey we are going to do service at the SPCA Animal Shelter as a kennel helper cleaning cages.
Our commitment will be at least twice a month working the afternoon shift of 12.30-3.00 on saturdays for 2+ months. These months will hopefully be Feburary and March, maybe a bit of April.
Please print the signup form, fill in the details and pass to me by 31st January.
If have inquiries please ask, i'll be heading down to the SPCA shelter itself at the end of January and can try to clarify your doubts.
More info here: http://www.spca.org.sg/volunteer/type_volunteer.asp
Signup form here: http://www.spca.org.sg/volunteer/images/volunteerregistrationjun07.admin.frm.doc
To J1s: Feel free to join us! You'll be accomplishing the service section of the Venture Scout Standard. If interested, please follow the same instructions set for J2s above!
This is just a short term service project. Shannon has suggested that, with reference Marcus Png's email, we should have a long term service project which will stretch generations of scouts/ventures/rovers, and has proposed collaborating with St. Joseph's Home for the Aged. We'll talk more of this on a later date.
Thanks all!
YOURS IN SCOUTING SIA...
Darren
[Additional note]
I have updated the links section on the right-hand bar, please take a look as some information might be useful.
Cheers,
Shannon
To all J2s: Hey we are going to do service at the SPCA Animal Shelter as a kennel helper cleaning cages.
Our commitment will be at least twice a month working the afternoon shift of 12.30-3.00 on saturdays for 2+ months. These months will hopefully be Feburary and March, maybe a bit of April.
Please print the signup form, fill in the details and pass to me by 31st January.
If have inquiries please ask, i'll be heading down to the SPCA shelter itself at the end of January and can try to clarify your doubts.
More info here: http://www.spca.org.sg/volunteer/type_volunteer.asp
Signup form here: http://www.spca.org.sg/volunteer/images/volunteerregistrationjun07.admin.frm.doc
To J1s: Feel free to join us! You'll be accomplishing the service section of the Venture Scout Standard. If interested, please follow the same instructions set for J2s above!
This is just a short term service project. Shannon has suggested that, with reference Marcus Png's email, we should have a long term service project which will stretch generations of scouts/ventures/rovers, and has proposed collaborating with St. Joseph's Home for the Aged. We'll talk more of this on a later date.
Thanks all!
YOURS IN SCOUTING SIA...
Darren
[Additional note]
I have updated the links section on the right-hand bar, please take a look as some information might be useful.
Cheers,
Shannon
Trip cum Tour to Subordinate Courts
All Ventures are to note that the tentative date for the visit to the Subordinate Courts has been shifted from Saturday, 26 January 2008 to Saturday, 2 February 2008.
Those who have signed up for the trip are to assemble outside the Courts at 0840 sharp. The attire for the trip is half-uniform. (Any scouts related T-shirts and scouts pants)
Remember to bring a note pad and writing materials to take down notes.
Those who are unable to make it please contact Navin (H.P. 90476502) as soon as possible.
More details on the trip will be posted on another day along the course of the coming week.
Those who have signed up for the trip are to assemble outside the Courts at 0840 sharp. The attire for the trip is half-uniform. (Any scouts related T-shirts and scouts pants)
Remember to bring a note pad and writing materials to take down notes.
Those who are unable to make it please contact Navin (H.P. 90476502) as soon as possible.
More details on the trip will be posted on another day along the course of the coming week.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Night Hike
There will be a Night Hike on Friday the 18th. All who are going will meet at Bishan MRT Station's control station at 8.00pm. The attire is scout related T-Shirt, bermudas/shorts and sport shoes. Please bring along a 1.5 Litre water bottle and a poncho as in the event of wet weather, we will continue walking in the rain. The amount of cash to bring is $40 minimum. The hike should end at Tanah Merah MRT. Those who are going are to sms or email their NRIC no. and next of kin details to Navin at 90476502 or blackmamaz@hotmail.com . Please do not eat your dinner. In the event there are any more details Rubegan will update all of you.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
First Aid Course Information
The Standard First Aid Course to be attended in Q1 requires a minimum of 20 people to book the whole course. Those who have to attend the course (J1s) are to inform Matthew Koo of the days in which they are free as the course dates are up to us to decide first before the Red Cross can confirm with us after checking the dates with their instructors. *Scouters, Rovers who have not completed the Standard First Aid Course are invited to join in order to book the whole course.* The course fee is $90 and the course can be completed in:
a) 8 lessons of *3 hrs each
b) 3 lessons of **9 hrs each
c) 4 lessons of **7½ hrs each
For more information about the course details please refer to: http://www.redcross.org.sg/docs/SFA_syllabus.doc and it will most likely be held in the Red Cross House (Next to Stansfield College / opposite Haw Par Centre/Singapore Shopping Centre / beside Y.M.C.A) 15 Penang Lane Singapore 238486.
a) 8 lessons of *3 hrs each
b) 3 lessons of **9 hrs each
c) 4 lessons of **7½ hrs each
For more information about the course details please refer to: http://www.redcross.org.sg/docs/SFA_syllabus.doc and it will most likely be held in the Red Cross House (Next to Stansfield College / opposite Haw Par Centre/Singapore Shopping Centre / beside Y.M.C.A) 15 Penang Lane Singapore 238486.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Jan schedule + Random updates
Okay! First up is the schedule for Jan.
For J1s:
12/1 (sat) - ECP Cycling Trip (I/C: Matthew Koo)
18/1 (fri) - Night Nike (I/C: Chao + Rubegan)
*Submit plan by 14/1 (Mon)
26/1 (sat) - Court Visit (tentative) (I/C: Navin)
Above is the juniors' schedule, but seniors who missed night hike and court visit please go too ty.
Other Updates:
Kevin Michael to collate orders for badge scheme and polo tee to make mass purchase.
Standard First Aid Course to be attended in Q1 (KIV) (I/C: Matthew Koo)
Understudy positions to be elected once all J1s can appear in the same spot...
Check with Scouts to see if they need help with Friday weekly SJIJ cub scouts' training.
All juniors to read Scouting For Boys! Borrow from Malcolm =DD
Lastly, campfire council meeting on 26/1, 5pm @ HQ. Seniors only. (as of now)
For J1s:
12/1 (sat) - ECP Cycling Trip (I/C: Matthew Koo)
18/1 (fri) - Night Nike (I/C: Chao + Rubegan)
*Submit plan by 14/1 (Mon)
26/1 (sat) - Court Visit (tentative) (I/C: Navin)
Above is the juniors' schedule, but seniors who missed night hike and court visit please go too ty.
Other Updates:
Kevin Michael to collate orders for badge scheme and polo tee to make mass purchase.
Standard First Aid Course to be attended in Q1 (KIV) (I/C: Matthew Koo)
Understudy positions to be elected once all J1s can appear in the same spot...
Check with Scouts to see if they need help with Friday weekly SJIJ cub scouts' training.
All juniors to read Scouting For Boys! Borrow from Malcolm =DD
Lastly, campfire council meeting on 26/1, 5pm @ HQ. Seniors only. (as of now)
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