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...

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)

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....?

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.

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 (:

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.

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.

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)

2008

Hey guys

Below are some key happenings I've gathered from attending group council meeting.

Mr.Simon Ho is leaving soon, and when he does Ms.Christina Leong will be taking his place as group secretary.

Ventures have to do a writeup for the Josephian Annual, based on what we've done for 2007. (I/C: Darren)

Scouts Founder's Day dinner: 22/2

Venture Leadership Course (Feb)

Tenderfoot Camp: 29/2-1/3 (I/C: Mr.Kwang)

Jobweek Camp: 8/3-10/3

Biennial campfire: 14/3 (I/C: Marcus Png)

UTC/PLTC: 30/5-3/6

Stepping Up ceremony: 28/6

Anniversary Parade: 5/7

Area Games Day: 19/7

Lasallian Cub Scout Camp: 18/11-20/11

04 Ventures will also be having a combine with GESS Ventures

International happenings are as follows:

Malaysian Jamboree: 12/5-18/5

White Tiger Scouts (Korea) exchange (June?) (For scouts)

Scouts of the World Programme (June)

England Scouts visit (July?)

Korea Jamboree: 7-12 Aug

For more international events please check the world scout portal

These are the most of the key happenings for 2008.

Cheers,

Shannon

p.s. Kenny (Yap) please give me a date to meet up and discuss 2008Q1 training schedule.

Latest Updates

These are the LATEST updates on our upcoming activities. Please do let Ara or Shannon know if you will not be able to make it for any of the activities. And remember to check the blog frequently for updates on the individual activities. Two words: ACCOUNTABILITY and PUNCTUALITY. Enjoy!

9th Nov: Backwoodsman@SJI
10th Nov: Venture Meeting@SJI
16th - 18th Nov: LaSallian Cub Scouts Camp
23rd - 26th Nov: Ubin Camp
1st Dec: Gathering with the Sec 4's
7th Dec: VENTURE NIGHT
8th Dec: Night Hike II
5th - 20th Dec: Penang Trip
22nd Dec: Venture Meeting@SJI
28th Dec: Christmas/New Year Party

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17th October 2007

After a short discussion with Bro. Paul, ACE camp for us is off. Partially due to miscommunication(again) and late submission of request. We'll try again some other time! See you guys soon!

Events Calendar

October
19th (fri) Teach Scouts (refer to posts below)
20th (sat) Teach Scouts, CJC cip
The week of 27th (sat) - break for A's MT

November
3rd (sat)* Meeting in SJI, pioneering (tentative)
9th (fri) Teach Scouts
10th (sat)* Teach Scouts
16th-18th Lasallian cub scout camp (I/C: Darren)
New batch briefing (19th, 20th or 21st) KIV
23rd-26th Ubin Trip 4D3N (proposed)
27th-28th Scouts-IJTP combine camp (I/C: scouts)

December
1st (sat)* ?? (note: CJ project eagles 1-7)
7th (fri) Venture Night (I/C: Shannon)
8th (sat) Night Hike II
15th - 20th Penang Trip (I/C: Aravind)
Christmas Party KIV
VLC/VC Hike/SIC/AIC (I/C: Darren) KIV

Notes
Although not explicitly spelt out, v-nite planning is continuous and throughout the entire period during normal days.
Ubin trip has been extended to 4d3n, with the intention of trekking, cycling, swimming (?), camping overnight, cooking, fishing etc as well as getting yenchee to teach us survival.
Aravind, pls do the proposal for Penang trip and send me thx =)
The days marked with * are either not confirmed or can squeeze in some activities.

Massive Updates

OK guys this is what I know thus far:

First off, scouts involvement.
This is what has been planned for us,
and not what has been confirmed.

12/10 (fri) - Exploration (sec3s)
19/10 (fri) - First Aid (sea patrols)
20/10 (sat) - First Aid (land patrols)
09/11 (fri) - Operating Gas Stove (sec1s)
10/11 (sat) - Backwoodsman supervising (whole unit)
17/11 (sat) - Whipping and Splicing (sec3s)

The times will be confirmed later, but this fri (12/10) should be 2:40pm.

Ventures sui juris
Due to Aravind's condition, I feel we should postpone our Ubin Trip indefinitely until further notice. Therefore this coming Saturday (13/10) will be replaced with a dinner meeting.
**UPDATE
Venue: Geovenn's house
Time: 4pm till late

Agenda for Meeting:
Scouts involvement (refer to above)
-With the exception of this fri (12/10) we will discuss about the rest of the proposal
Lasallian cub scout camp ( 16th-18th nov)
Scouts-IJTP Combine (27th-28th nov)
Q4 plans (Plan for 4th quarter meetings)
ACE Camp (15th-18th, 19th-22th)
Venture Night
J1 Recruitment
Badge Scheme Progress plus NYAA
VLC/VC Hike/SIC/AIC
Penang OCIP
Operation Valkyrie
AoB (further recruitment, funds, t-shirt etc)
Happenings in 2008

Okay so this is all I can think of right now but essentially we need a full working meeting to set us back in action (with solid plans) once again.


p.s. Remember to collect your 1st aid certificates or ask Darren =)

Post-Promos happenings

Hi guys. I know the heat is on and its not like I'm trying to rob you guys of studying time (or slacking time) but I just need some information to be coordinated ya?

As all of you know there are a few projects after promos, and all ventures should be involved lah, so to speak. Shall list out so I can explain easier later.

-Scouts-IJTP combine camp
-Lasallian Cub Scout Camp
-Group Overseas Trip

(anything I left out?)

...plus (possible) venture cord hike, VLC(?!?!), and your own school and class cip, overseas trips, chalets, family holiday, and we need to plan for the new incoming batch of ventures. and our own training. And execute them.

SO post-promos I anticipate is going to be quite craaazy. Therefore I need you guys to start pouring in information on whatever you all have (and not wait till last minute), so we as a whole can coordinate our activities. Everytime something appears, tell somebody so we can start building some massive post-promos calendar for Q4 ie oct nov dec.

Btw, the combine camp and cub scout camp we're doing supervisory roles. Group trip is jointly organised by Ventures & Rovers. For CJ dudes: there are some NYAA programs organised by CJ, those interested go find Geovenn. SJI camps also. G da man.

p.s. I advice everyone to prioritise their involvement; choose and pick. 'Cuz at the end of the day you only have One Battered Body, don't think you can use it everywhere lol

money money money

hey guys

i specially on the comp to tell u all this. rmb the time when we had an extravagant dinner at sakae to mark our success at the test? i just came across the receipt, so now rmb to contribute some back to malcolm yupp basically thats all.

oh ya the sake was $12 a bottle. -_-

yupp if not i just crush the receipt and throw away now...

Reflections, term 3 wk 7

Hey folks just a few words on the things that happened in the past few days, as well as an update on what's going to be done in the near future. Of course you guys know that Ara hasn't been feeling well, so I'll be filling in for him.

Today's helping out at HQ was quite an experience I guess! Better than expected, it was nice viewing this entire donation draw campaign from HQ's point of view.

Rover AGM saw little Venture participation (of course), but I'd say it was very informative for potential crew members *cough*junhow*cough* and as well as for us to understand Rovering better =)

Okay, I proposed cycling next week which met with not much resistance so I guess it'll go thru. Timing please confirm with me again, especially Chao. (morning vs evening)

By the next cycling trip hopefully we can hear some news on the tiny tasks I asked of you guys regarding Venture Night.

After next Saturday we'll take a massive break to handle the promo exams, but we'll still have short meetings regarding v-nite from time to time.
I am proposing the 6th of Oct to resume meetings?

Yupps thats all I guess. Please tag your responses ppl! This includes the Rovers =)

Donation Draw Tickets!!

Hey guys, Mr Kwang needs to pass our donation draw tix to HQ on Sat so the ultimatum is this Fri. :)

1. Sell ALL your tickets by Tue night.
2. Pass it to me during the First Aid Course on Tue, 7 August 2007.
3. By that time, even if you are unable to finish selling, especially for Geovenn and Chao Hao who have just got their tickets, still pass it to me.

Thanks

July/August Activities

Hey everyone. Here's the ventures' activity time line for these 2 months, briefly. Please do check the blog frequently as we may have some modifications to the activities.


July
14th July - Kayaking (a mini expedition from Changi to Pasir Ris)
21st July - Visit to Malcolm's place to settle admin matters
28th July - Cycling at ECP in the afternoon and BBQ at Malcolm's place at night

August
4th Aug - Survival skills and natural shelter lessons (conducted by VSL or AVSL's)
11th Aug - Cleanup venture locker in SJI, followed by Rover AGM at Malcolm's place
18th Aug - Pioneering session cum training session for the new ventures
25th Aug - Ubin Trip (cycling/trekking/exploration)
Throughout Aug - Adult Standard First Aid Course

P.S. Please be reminded yet again that these activities are subjected to changes and it's every venture's responsibility to visit the blog frequently to keep themselves updated regarding our activities =)

-aravind-

Updaaaates! (8/07)

Wahh! We did many things this week! Just thought I'll give my 2 cents ;)

Friday there was Investiture and Stepping Ceremony! The sec1s plus 2 new scouters were invested (welcome to the family!) Our current sec4s have also passed on their responsibilities (welcome to Ventures! XD)

Friday Night, Ventures Stayed over at Malcolm's Place. We, uh, prepared for AGM and watched a movie hahahahah

Saturday morning, we went to buy groceries to cook lunch later. Then we ironed our uniforms and cleaned up the place before heading to SJI.

AGM: We hope the sec4s enjoyed the presentation! Goodbye J2s! We'll miss u'all lol! THANKS J2s! shall dedicate an entire post to the J2s!

AP was cool! Met many old friends and took many photos haha! XD Congratulations to Shannon Yong! The new TL! Same name as me! XD

hmm... I think thats all I can remember lol! Next week is kayaking! Can't wait :DD

-Shannon

Upcoming events

Activities:
- Court visit (20th Jun)
- Cycling trip (TBC)
- Swimming trip (TBC)
- End of Year overseas trip (TBC)

Courses:
- 1st aid course (Jul maybe?)
- Venture leadership course ( Dec hols?)

Events:
- Investiture, Stepping Up Ceremony & Venture AGM (6th Jul)
- Annual Parade (7th Jul)