All for a gateway...(Random attempt of revival ... )

(or more precisely to highlight a certain individual's 'interesting' expression in the background...HAHAHA)

Ladies and gentlemen, this is what bamboo cutting does to you. I have a rational explanation for the individual's expression. It is because the hairs of the bamboo can cause allergic reactions...in certain cases and individuals, this tends to have pretty adverse effects...as seen in this individual.

Enough said...All the best for the A levels, my fellow level mates. Keep sane, and at it! After it, we can go cut more bamboo!

The rest is silence

Hi all,


Just wanted to post one final notice on this beloved blog before my batch mates and I end our journey as Venture Scouts. However, this does not mean that we are closing the door on our Scouting life. Hence, I just thought of saying a big 'Thank You' to all the following people who have made our life in the Venture Unit enjoyable:

Firstly, to our Valiant-Scout Leader, Mr. Tony Ng, for supporting all of us in our endeavours and teaching us a few choice words to relief our stress. And for also being a one-of-a-kind leader that I fear we may never find anywhere ever again.

Secondly, to our former Valiant-Scout Leader, now the RSL, Mr. Malcolm Tan, for also supporting us in many ways, especially through monetarism and kitchen-ism; but more importantly, for grounding us in the ideals of Scouting.

Thirdly, to our Another Valiant-Scout Leaders, Mr. Marcus Png, Mr. Desmond Ying and Mr. Eric Chua, for assisting us in our development into young men and women but more so for being our friends if we ever needed advice or help.

Finally, to the JC1s, for showing us what the word 'united' means. We are thankful to have spent our Venturing journey with you people both last year and this year and we appreciate your dedication to Pelandok.

Of course, this list can go on to include the resident Scout Leaders of the Scout Unit, the Scouts and pretty much everyone who has in one way or another, made the 2008/2009 Venture batch what it is today. However, I have to attend to administrative matters for the AGM this Saturday. And so, on behalf of my level mates, Koo, Rubs, Chee, Lim, Bob, Aaron, Kris and Kim, I would like to thank all of you.

And with that, just a reminder to everyone to prepare for the stayover at Malcolm's house tomorrow. Hope to see all of you there in good health but possibly in a brain dead manner after the strenuous Common Tests.

The Time is Out of Joint...

Late this post might be, but wishing all fellow J2 and J1 ventures the very best in their common tests.

Hold on for another week and it will soon be over (don't be distraught Nicholas)...

Ventures ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY

As the title suggests, the ventures will be embarking on a 4day 3night camp to seek for the true meaning of ADVENTURE. We will leave for Ubin tomorrow at 8.30am from Changi Jetty. I am sure, at this point in time, all of us are anxiously anticipating this event, so hyped up that we are unable to sleep. Well, lets pray to god that he give us the determination and courage to cross all obstacles, endure this endeavour and thus make this trip a success. Amen. Good Night.

2nd National Youth Programme Symposium 2009

Hello rovers, ventures, scouts, non-scouts,

Lend me your ears (eyes)...

HQ is organising this symposium for youth leaders from the 30th to 31st May and you're cordially invited to participate.

It aims to provide youth leaders with a platform to update and learn about the latest practices on Youth leadership, Youth initiatives from government agencies and an occasion for the exchanging of ideas and best practices.

In addition, the event provides an excellent platform for feedback on policies, program and activities of the current Scouting programme.

Well, if you're interested, you can refer to the symposium's official blog for more details. Do go there to comment on the forum on youth/scouting issues close to your heart.

Hope to see you there!