BB Share a Gift (part 2)

Hi Boys

I hope you had enjoyed the company duties. For those of you who actually ask who are the beneficiaries of this project, they are the less fortunate (those who are on public assistance - ie a financial help from the Government).

Now is the chance for you to see the operations behind the whole project. I will be bringing 6 of you on 27 Dec to BBHQ for one round of delivery. We will be sending the food hamper to the less fortunate people in Ang Mo Kio area.

More details as follow:

Meeting time and place - 10am at BBHQ

Attire - Half - U (bring along your cap)

Approximate ending time - 4pm

For those who are interested, please sms me.

Please note that this event is voluntary, thus no consent form will be issued.

Mr Bay

RE: BBSG Feedback

Hi all Boys,

for Boys who still have duties during the next 2 weeks, just some pointers to take note:

1) If there are only 2 Boys on duty that day, please note that I will accompany one of you (usually a Sec 1, or otherwise) to Takashimaya Main Box at around 6.30pm, bringing the coin tins there by 7.15pm. So, please have your dinner early (both of you, but one at a time), just before one of you goes to Taka box with me.

2) If there are 3 Boys on duty that day, please note that 2 of you will be required to bring coin tins to Taka box by 7.15pm, while the remaining Boy will man the booth. However, after that, both Boys are required to come back to our booth after giving in the coin tins. Do also note that you'll are required to have your dinner early as well.

3) If on the day of duty, your CSM/ACSM is doing duty, for example, 13th Dec (CSM, AQM, Yee Lok), CSM will bring the coin tins to Taka box alone while the remaining two will stay at the booth.

That's all Boys. If there are any queries please contact me at 93251760

Thank You,

I/C for Community Service,

SGT Kai Wen

Conduct during BBSG duty

To all boys doing BBSG duty:

I have popped by the past few days to check out how's the collection going on, and unfortunately to say, I'm not very happy about certain incidents I saw.
1. Someone was listening to music on another boy's phone
2. Someone was browsing through a magazine around the ntuc counter

I understand that there might be nothing to do at times (I'd been through 3 years of Sharity Gift Box too), but that does not mean you can put on your earpiece or read the magazines at the ntuc counter. You're wearing the BB uniform, how you behave & what you do will portray what an image of a BB boy is like to the public.

If you find that there's nothing to do for the moment, GIVE OUT THE FLYERS. Daniel has already mentioned it and I'm going to post it here again, "5. Give out flyers if you have nothing to do. Ask for permission from the mall management staff (bottom of the escalators) if you wish to give out flyers on the first floor. "

Also, because of the booth location and us being at Hougang Point (FairPrice Xtra) for the first time, not many people might know about it. By helping to give out the flyers, you are informing the public that the Gift Box is available here and they can make their donations.

Ok.. That's all I have to say about conduct. Let this post be a reminder to boys who will be doing duty for the next 2 weeks or so.

Instructor Ming Hao

BBSG duty

25th Nov: Daniel Ling, Ivan, Zi Ming
26th Nov: David, Ian, Xiang Wei
27th Nov: Marcus, Zheng Ying, Daniel Ng
28th Nov: Jesmond, Ivan,Jerrell
29th Nov: Zheng Ying, Jun Ji, Jia Han
30th Nov: Ian, Ashley
1st Dec: Rui Chao, Wei Loong, Javen
2nd Dec: David, Chun Jiang,Dylan
3rd Dec: Randall, Qing En
4th Dec: Daniel, Wei Loong
5th Dec: Chun Jiang, Royston, Chun Tai
6th Dec: Kai Wen, Brandon, Kerry
7th Dec: Nicholas, Kar Aip
8th Dec: Randall, Chen You
9th Dec: Jun Ji, Jia Han
10th Dec: Jacky, Qing En, Yee Lok
11th Dec: Kai Wen, Sylvester, Jowin
12th Dec: Clement, Zi Ming
13th Dec: Nicholas, Jerrell
14th Dec: Xiang Wei, Shaun, Javen
15th Dec: Clement, Royston, Yee Lok
16th Dec: Rui Chao, Jesmond, Ashley
17th Dec: Chen You, Kerry
18th Dec: Sylvester, Shaun, Kar Aip
19th Dec: Brandon, Chuan Tai, Dylan
20th Dec: Marcus, Jacky, Daniel Ng

BBSG

Hi all,

important things to note for BBSG:

1. Report at 10am, don't be late. Wait for your NCO at the box.

2. Call the BBSG hotline (1800-BBSHARE) to report that your booth is open.

3. Take care of the license (white laminated paper) carefully. DO NOT LOSE/PLAY WITH IT.

4. Hold the tin cans from the bottom as the lid may pop out under too much weight. WE WILL HAVE TO MAKE A POLICE REPORT IF THE LICENCE/TIN CANS ARE TAMPERED WITH OR LOST.

5. Give out flyers if you have nothing to do. Ask for permission from the mall management staff (bottom of the escalators) if you wish to give out flyers on the first floor.

6. Start packing up at about 8pm

8. Call the BBSG hotline at around 8:45pm to inform them that you are closing your booth.

9. You are dismissed once your NCO locks up the booth (about 9pm)

10. If anything goes wrong, call your NCO



Please disregard any earlier instructions if it conflicts with this.

SGT Daniel Ling

RE: BBSG Information

Hi Boys,

just some important information for your duties:

1) Boys, u'll will be collecting food, beverages and daily necessities donations from people, and some cash donations from people, so please check the items carefully for expiry dates, and please put them aside as expired. In addition, u are not allowed to play your PSP, handphone or any other electronic devices. If caught, u will be penalised in terms of CIP hours awarded for your duties. Please also take note that the coin tin should be lifted up with ur hands underneath, and if it becomes too heavy, please direct donors to another coin tin.

2) Everyone of you will have to report at 10am at the trolley bay on 2nd floor of Hougang Point Fairprice Xtra. Duties will end at 10pm at night. The coin tins allocated for the day will be collected by a person sent by HQ. Please ask him to reveal his identity for verification. Each Boy on duty is allowed 1h for lunch and dinner each. Please note that at any one time, only 1 Boy is allowed to go for lunch and dinner, leaving at least 1 or 2 Boys at the booth. Please also take note that HQ wouldn't be sending any personnel on Sunday to collect the donations.

3) The 1st name of each day, for e.g. 26th Nov: David..., will be the IC for the day. He will be required to report to me the day's strength (i.e. who's missing and who's present). The 2nd name of each day, for e.g. 26th Nov: David, Ian...., will be the AIC for the day. He will be required to take over the duties of the IC for the day, reporting strength to me. One of the Boys on duty is also required to call HQ in the morning that the booth has been opened, and at night that the booth is closed.

4) An NCO Council member will be allocating the coin tins for the day at the booth. Please do not lose them, as it will give everyone a lot of trouble, with the documentation involved. Please also give out the flyers that are allocated in a plastic bag (just around 30-50 a day), and place at least 5 for people to have a look.

5) If there are any problems, please contact me (HP: 93251760) or any other NCOs. For instructions 2 and 3, for 1st week of duties, please report strength to ACSM Daniel (HP: 83227008) as I would be away overseas. Otherwise, you may contact me if there are any issues after the 1st week.

All right, that's about all, hope u'll will enjoy this year's BBSG.

Thank you,

I/C for Community Service,

SGT Kai Wen

Announcements

Hi all,

Please take note of the following:



1. There will be a photoshoot this Thursday (25 Nov), the following people plz meet me outside the com lab at 2pm in your Full-U (bring PT kit).

Junji
Zhengying
Ian
Jesmond

Please inform me if you are unable to make it.



2. There will be an open house this Saturday (27 Nov). Plt 1's you'll will be mending the booths in 2 shifts(4 per shift), 8:30am-12:00noon and 12:00noon-3:00pm. Please inform me on which shift you would like to take ASAP and report in your Full-U (bring PT kit) on that day. Attendance is compulsory.




3. Regarding BBSG:

The BBSG booth is at Hougang Point, 2nd floor, next to the trolley bay. On the day of your duty, please ask one of the NTUC managers for 2 roller cages from their storeroom. If your roller cages are full, please call the BBHQ staff (1800-2274273 - 1800-BBSHARE)to come and collect the donations.


One of your NCO's will come down everyday to pass you the tin cans and open up/lock up the booth. Upon opening your booth, please call the BBSG hotline to inform them that you have opened up your booth. About 30mins before closing your booth, please call the BBSG hotline once again to ask them to come and collect your tin cans. An officer/primer will then come down to the booth to collect the tin cans. You are only allowed to leave the booth once your NCO locks up the booth and the tin cans are collected.

When the BBHQ personal come to collect your donations, please ensure that they show you their identification tag before handing over the donations/tin cans.


Do NOT throw away any donations given. For expired/opened/spoilt food, please tie them up in a plastic bag and label it as expired/opened/spoilt.


If anyone wishes to donate old textbooks, please direct them to the NTUC old textbooks dontaion drive (a blue booth next to the escalators).

Futhermore, please be polite to all members of the public. Also, no listening to music/PSP/HP games/etc, failure to comply will result in losing your CIP hours.


Lastly, your IC will inform you again on what time to report for the BBSG, so please continue to check this blog regularly.




For any other questions/problems/etc, please contact me (Daniel Ling-83227008) or any of the other NCO's.


Thanks,
Daniel Ling

FA1

Hi all Plt 1's,

This is the link to the slides:

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7z74p6iEPxzZDIwMzQyNDMtNDljMi00ZTk5LWE3MGItMGE0ODEyNzM2NGEz&hl=en&authkey=CKm5mpkN

Just copy and paste it into your browser's address bar.
Thanks and Study Hard!!!

SGT? Daniel Ling

RE: BBSG Schedule

Hi all Boys,

I've come up with a schedule for the upcoming BBSG (Boys' Brigade Sharity Gift Box) from 25th Nov to 20th Dec. Please check if you're available and free to do your duties on the days I've allocated. For those who have seen this message, please help me by asking your fellow platoon mates or juniors to check the schedule.

25th Nov: Daniel Ling, Ivan, Zi Ming

26th Nov: David, Ian, Xiang Wei

27th Nov: Marcus, Zheng Ying, Daniel Ng

28th Nov: Jesmond, Chuan Tai,

Jerrell

29th Nov: Ivan, Jun Ji, Jia Han

30th Nov: Ian, Ashley

1st Dec: Rui Chao, Wei Loong, Javen

2nd Dec: Chun Jiang, Zheng Ying, Dylan

3rd Dec: Randall, Qing En

4th Dec: David, Wei Loong

5th Dec:

Daniel Ling

, Chun Jiang, Royston

6th Dec: Kai Wen, Brandon, Kerry

7th Dec: Nicholas, Kar Aip

8th Dec: Randall, Chen You

9th Dec: Jun Ji, Jia Han

10th Dec: Jacky, Qing En, Yee Lok

11th Dec: Kai Wen, Sylvester, Jowin

12th Dec: Clement, Zi Ming

13th Dec: Nicholas, Jerrell

14th Dec: Xiang Wei, Shaun, Javen

15th Dec: Clement, Royston, Yee Lok

16th Dec: Rui Chao, Jesmond, Ashley

17th Dec: Chen You, Kerry

18th Dec: Sylvester, Shaun, Kar Aip

19th Dec: Brandon, Chuan Tai, Dylan

20th Dec: Marcus, Jacky, Daniel Ng

Just take note I've changed some of your duties. Blue denotes earliest changes, orange is rather recent, and green denotes changes as of 21 Nov.

Thank You,

I/C for Community Service,

SGT Tay Kai Wen

SDC and Army Museum reflection

hi Boys

Gentle reminder that you should send your reflection via email to eusin_bay@hotmail.com by today.

 
Regards
qinyao


Unless we know the difference between flowers and weeds, we are not fit to take care of a garden. It is not enough to have truth planted in our minds. We must learn and labor to keep the ground clear of thorns and briars, follies and perversities, which have a wicked propensity to choke the word of life.
SOURCE:  Clyde Francis Lytle

BB SGB Dates

Dear Boys,

this year's Sharity Gift Box (SGB) will be held from the 25th of November to 20th of December, and our company's station is changed to Hougang Point, which is nearer to our school, and no longer Hougang Mall.

Hence, I would like all of you to confirm the dates which you're not free to carry out your duties on (please include all dates even if it is not really confirmed). You may send these dates to my email address kaiwen.tay@gmail.com or tay_kai_wen@hotmail.com. Please also include your handphone number for easier contact pruposes and name (if not I would not know who).

I would also hope that Boys who have seen this message could help inform others as soon as possible and please send to me the dates by the 10th of November.

Thank you and hope that you'll have a great time during SGB.

Regards,

I/C for Community Service,

SGT Tay Kai Wen

Will Your Anchor Hold?

Hi Boys

This is the correct lyrics of the Hymn.

THE BB HYMN

"Will Your Anchor Hold?"

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain?

Refrain: We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
Fastened to the rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviours love.

Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear,
When the breakers roar and the reef is near?
While the surges rave and the wild winds blow,
Shall the angry waves then your bark o'erflow?.

Refrain:

Will your anchor hold in the floods of death,
When the waters cold chill your latest breath?
On the rising tide you can never fail,
While your anchor holds within the veil.

Refrain:

Will your eyes behold through the morning light,
The city of gold and the harbour bright?
Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore
When life's storms are past for evermore?

Mr Bay

For those who need finance assistance

Hi Boys

For those who need finance assistance to cope with school, meals or living expenses, please approach personally or email me.

Mr Bay

Champions Day, 17th September 2010

To all Platoon 2, 3, 4 and 5 Boys,

Due to the company's excellent performance in 2009, we have been awarded the JM Fraser Gold Award for Excellence. For that, the Boys from Platoon 2 to 5 will be recognised for their effort on Champions Day 2010. Please log in to the school's SMB and check for your name in the attachment. There some criteria that you have to meet in order to qualify for the award. If you found any mistakes with your name, or if your name is not there, please find Mr. Ho to clarify and make changes. The following people's names are NOT in the list:

Tay Chun Jiang

Randall Heng

David Lee

Chua Rui Chao

Marcus Chua

Tan Yong Jiang

Tay Tuan Wei

Lau Ching Wei

Please check the list in case i made a mistake, and clarify everything asap. Thanks

Regards,

SGT Nicholas Chang

Camp Temasek V Registration

Hi Boys

For those who are interested to sign up for Camp Temasek V, please note the following:

1. Registration form must be completed in soft copy and return to me no later by 10 September to indicate your interest, and,

2. Declaration Form must be printed out and signed. Please pass it to your Platoon SGT no later by 15 September.

Failure to do either step will be deemed as not submitting the paperwork appropriately.

As mentioned, 45th Coy will subsidise 50% of the camp fees. However, if you sign up and absent for the camp (without valid reason -i.e. only MC is accepted) , you have to fork out $120. Letter of warning will also be sent to your parents explaining the issue and detailing the possible discipline actions that may be taken.

Mr Bay

CQ Team

Hi Boys

The finalised teams are as follows:
45TH    45A    Mr Yap
LCP IVAN ENG   
LCP IAN LIM  
SGT NICHOLAS CHANG   
LCP SEE JUNJI   

LCP JACKY SEOW (R)

45TH    45B    Mr Bay
LCP DANIEL NG 
LCP SYLVESTER LEK  
SGT RANDALL HENG  
SGT DANIEL LING  

LCP JESMOND KWEH (R)

Please report to Xinmin at 7.15am on 4th Sep 2010.

Attire: Blue regulation Polo-T for Boys and BB navy blue pants

 

*Bring along E-Z link card for registration.

 
Regards
Mr Bay

Sportsman's Badge

Hi Boys

For those who have attended any 2 of the 3 sessions, you are eligible for Sportsman's badge.

1. BB-YF Games Day on 12-Sep-2009

2. Friendly Captain's Ball match with 28th Singapore Company on 29-May-2010

3. BB Soccer Match with old Boys and church on 28-May-2010

Please write a detailed log (in A4 foolscap) in the following format and submit to me on 3rd Sep 2010.

1. The date and sessions you have attended.

2. A 150 - 200 words reflections on what have you learnt from the sessions.

Regards
Mr Bay

CQ quiz 2 results

Hi Boys

Sorry for the late delay. Here's the results for CQ quiz 2

Jesmond: 11
Daniel Ng: 19
Jacky: 11
Sylvester: 22
Zheng Ying: 15
Jun Ji: 11
Randell: 17
Ivan: 21
Nicholas: 18
Daniel Ling: 16
Chen You: 5
Ian: 22




Regards
Mr Bay

CQ - Final Revision

Hi Boys

As your are reading the passages, please think of the following:

•  See how Paul was extraordinary:

 i. In his own life

 ii. In his family

 iii. Among his friends

 iv. In his community

 v. In the world

Mr Bay

Instructor Hongyou's Farewell

Hi all,

these are some photos from instructor Hongyou's farewell party last Friday.

Dril 2 Results, 2010

Below is results of Drill 2

1. LCP Ashley Tan Chuang Yue: 82%
2. LCP Daniel Ng Choong Hern: 80%
3. LCP Ian Lim Li Ern: 87%
4. LCP Ivan Eng Keng Yu: 81%
5. LCP Jacky Seow Hock Yeow 82%
6. LCP Kweh Ren Kai Jesmond: 85%
7. LCP Lee Xiang Wei: 43%
8. LCP Ong Zheng Ying: 80%
9. Royston Lee Jing Kai: 18%
10. LCP See Jun Ji: 79%
11. LCP Shaun Tan Wee Siang: 71%
12. LCP Sylvester Lek Jun Han: 81%
13. LCP Tan Chuan Tai: 76%
14. Tay Chun Jiang: 72%
15. LCP Yeo Qing En: 54%
16. LCP Yong Wei Loong: 82%

Pass: 11
Fail: 5

CLT Poh Ding Han
45th Singapore Company

Last Words (for now)

First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who were involved in my surprise farewell celebration. All the Boys, officers, instructors and teachers alike. Thank you.

I will try to keep this post as concise as possible.

Before I take a leave of absence from serving the 45th Company, there have been some issues that have been nagging at the back of my head, and if I don't say them now, I will never get the chance again. I cannot help but wonder to myself: "Is everything going to be okay?"

I do not doubt anyone's aptitude or knowledge. The only thing I am concerned about is attitude. However skilled, proficient or talented a person may be, he can be nothing if he does not have the right attitude. Attitude is the one factor that will distinguish you from others, that people will take notice of and have the biggest impression of. It is with deep regret that I must say, attitude is something which a lot of you are lacking in.

On some occasions, I have been nagging and reminding about discipline and putting in due effort in whatever you do. Sadly, Saturday's events it made me feel like my words fell on deaf ears. I shall not disclose anymore information, but for those of you who don't know but are dying to know, I suppose you could approach Platoon 2, the NCOs, officers and instructors who where there on Saturday morning. On Friday I felt like I was the happiest and most blessed person on the face of this planet, and Saturday made me feel the time spent this year and the last serving this Company was like a total joke.

It really pains me to witness right in front of my eyes how reminders, scoldings and advice given were forgotten in less than 30 minutes. Usually I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, but it's extremely hard to do so when the facts are screaming in your face otherwise. Is it so hard to put in effort in the things you do, to show due respect for your superiors, to exercise discipline? For some it might not be an easy task, but it's definitely not impossible. I don't see anyone even TRYING. No one's going to help you if you're not going to help yourself. This is YOUR 45th Company, this is OUR 45th Company. Please take a little ownership and be more self-sufficient. Please don't wait for people to start nudging, prodding and spoonfeeding you.

Fortunately, I have not lost all faith. I believe that somehow, you all will wake up from this slumber and start to take action. I believe that in due time, this kind of obnoxious behaviour will be reduced to a minimal. I only hope that it will not be too late when that happens.

I shall now end this tirade before it gets out of hand. I had wanted to keep my last memories in 45th a pleasant one, but sadly, certain circumstances don't allow me to. I would rather tarnish my image than to see something I love and care for so much crumble into nothingness. I know that not all of you will read this, but I trust that you will have the good sense to ask your mates to read this if you think that I make sense.

Platoon 2, I realy hope that each of you meant what you said in that notebook. On Saturday it felt like those words were in there just to make me happy.

I wish all of you good health, wisdom, courage and the passion to keep fighting for what's right. God bless 45th.


Hongyou

CQ Groupings

Team 1
Nicholas (L)
Ivan
Chen You
Ian
Jun Ji
Jacky

Team 2
Daniel Ling (L)
Daniel Ng
Selvester
Randell
Zheng Ying
Jesmond

Group leaders, please start to delegate work out.

Do take note that there is an error in the information i have relayed.

The theory test is a 1 hour paper (4 sections, MCQ, T/F, fill in the blank and crossword puzzles), the group would have to complete 1 set of theory paper only .

qinyao

CQ

Hi Boys

The 15 questions are only a prelude. Most of your have done ok. Some are more noteworthy. Here's the scores:

Jesmond: 13
Daniel Ng: 13
Jackie: 10
Selvester: 13
Zheng Ying: 12
Jun Ji: 11
Randell: 15
Ivan: 13
Daniel Ling: 13
Chen You: 9
Ian: 15
Nicholas: 13
Out of a maximum attainable mark of 18.

The next test will be from 15:36 to 21:17. There will be a total of 60 questions. And the test will be more tricky.

qinyao

Drill 2 Practical & Instructional

Hi,

Theory test is over and now it's the PRACTICAL & INSTRUCTIONAL COMPONENT. For Instructional component we will judge your;

• Appearance
• Command & Control
• Demonstration
• Explanation
• Fault checking & Correction
• Sequence of instruction
• Confidence / poise

All of you are given 20min to finish teaching the command. I hope that all of you now have already chosen 1 and have a lesson plan with it.

Practical Component;

• Everything of Instructional component

All of you should know how to execute all the various drill 2 drills by 13th Aug 2010. Make sure that all your drills are smartly and correctly executed. Please note that no re-test will be given and have to meet a 75% requirement in order to pass. Failure to do so will mean that you have to wait for another drill 2 test, which will most probably be next year.

Any enquiry about the drill 2 you may contact

CLT Poh Ding Han
92219378

RE: BB CARES this sat (31 July)

Hi everyone,

this sat (31 July) is BB CARES. Do take note that the attire is PT Kit (polo t-shirt with school pe shorts) and NO Boy is to wear inappropriate attire like pe shirt with pe shorts or whatsoever. Please be in school by 7.30am on Saturday. Parade is scheduled to end before 1.30pm latest. For those who have seen this, please help to pass on the message.

Thank You,

I/C for Community Service,

CPL Tay Kai Wen

CQ 2010

Hi all CQ people,

These are the bible passages which you'll are required to read and study. I'll explain more during tomorrow's meeting

Acts 8-9 & 12:25 - 21:17

8: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+8&version=NIV

9: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+9&version=NIV

12: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+12&version=NIV

13: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+13&version=NIV

14: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+14&version=NIV

15: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+15&version=NIV

16: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+16&version=NIV

17: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+17&version=NIV

18: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+18&version=NIV

19: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+19&version=NIV

20: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+20&version=NIV

21: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+21&version=NIV


Thanks,

CPL Daniel Ling

RE: Sec 2s Tembusu Home Trip

Sec 2s,

please take note that there will be NO trip to Tembusu Home this wed (28 July). Instead you'll will be taking the drill 2 theory test. Work hard for your drill 2!

Thanks,

I/C for Community Service

CPL Kai Wen

Drill 2 Test

Hi,

Plt 2 & Plt 3, for all those who are taking Drills Stage 2. Please note that

1. 28 July 2010 (Wednessday) will be your theory test.
2. 20 Aug 2010(Friday) will be your practical test.
3. 21 Aug 2010(Saturday) will be your instructional test.

Please take note that there will be no RE-TEST! Attire will be in FULL- Uniform for practical and instructional components.

Any Clarifications or Enquiries, you may approach CLT Poh Ding Han

CLT Poh Ding Han
92219378

Reflections From Youth Leadership Conference

Hi Boys

I think it has been some time since i have updated the blog right? Here are some reflections from Boys who have attended the Youth Leadership Conference :)

"

1. We can all make a change in the world, be it a big or small difference.

2. I have to think out of the box and not just go with the flow. For example, not just following the syllables in the textbooks, but also read newspapers. I also need to know how to accept failure as a part of life, or I will not improve.

3. (a) I’ve learnt that even a little contribution by one person can make a big difference for someone elsewhere in the world.

(b) I’ve learnt that we are actually very fortunate to be living in such conditions, so we should not be complaining all the time.

(c) I’ve learnt that different people in the group have different roles to ensure that a project is able to run smoothly.

4. I can put words into actions. For example, I can gather the NCO council together and discuss on possible changes to the company and implementing them.

5. BBYLC was a fantastic experience. Even though I was tired from another camp, I still found myself participating in the activities. I met new friends and learnt many things about leadership. It was overall a fun event and if given a choice, I would still choose to go for it again.

" Nicholas Chang

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1. What I learn from Penny Low was that I can be the “destiny” that might be able to change the whole wide world, and nothing can stop me in doing this. Everybody is born here for a purpose so you can become the sparkle that start the fireworks, or the fire that start a flaming torch in the Olympics. Make the difference and do something about it.

2. What I learn from Mr Teo Ser Luck is no matter how small you are, you can dream big and achieve big things if you put your heart or your entire soul into it. The passion in achieving something can make anything possible, like how our home country managed to host the Youth Olympic Games, based on these fundamental concepts and their ideals. Believe and you will achieve excellence. Like what Mahatma Gandhi say, “you must be the change you wish to see in the world”.

3. In my team, I learn more about teamwork and working with other BB organizations. I learn to break out of my own social circle and explore other opportunities. I learn that if you persevered in something and put your heart into doing it, you will succeed. It makes me realize that being a leader is not an easy task to do. You need the strength, the will, the determination, and the commitment to do something until the very end, no matter what obstacles await you. Communication is what I also learn during this conference.

4. Finally, I learn how to explore Facebook and other functions that I have never seen before. Also, the food there is okay, except the vegetables. I can use this experience in my own 45^th BB coy by practicing the basic leadership skills that I have learn to handle other important tasks. No matter what, I would never give up and I would stay strong.

5. In conclusion, I think the YLC nourish me physically, emotionally and socially. I can now connect better with other people, not with my own school-mates. I can share my own ideas freely without feeling apprehensive about it, or afraid of getting laughed at or despised for some stupid suggestions. I learn there are many slums in Cambodia that needs our help, so we must lend them a helping-hand for them to see the end-light. It makes us responsible for their plight and we must treasure what we have, like our parents and the luxuries that we have that most of the rural folks don’t. I think the YLC benefited me a lot in these two days and I hope that there would be more of this in the coming future.

" Clement Goh

Signing off

Mr Bay

BB CARES Pre-event

To all Sec 2s,

please take note that there will be origami folding training by Ivan and Jun Ji on 12 July 2010 (Monday) at 3.30pm in Jun Ji's classroom. For those who have seen this post, please pass on the message to the other Sec 2s who have not done so. I hope for full attendance for this training session.

Thank You,

I/C for Community Service

CPL Tay Kai Wen

Parade Notice

Hi all,
There will be parade this Wed (7 July) @3pm for all sec 1 and 2's. Attire is half-U.

Thanks,
CPL Daniel Ling

Parade Notice

Hi all sec 1, 2 and 3's,

There will be parade this Wed @ 3pm, wear half-U. Once again, please check the notice board regularly.

Thanks,
CPL Daniel Ling

CTC photos

Hi Boys:)

I hope that you are having a good break from school. I realised some of your (parents inclusive) may not be able to see the photos on Facebook. I have asked Mr Hiew to change some of the settings, and tata! Here are the photos for CTC. The camp would not have been possible if you did not try your best to collect money for BB Week. So, please make an extra effort to collect money, else CTC will never be as exciting as this.

The urls to the photo albums are not in any order.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189021&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189181&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189198&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189189&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189190&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189191&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189192&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189284&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189193&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189196&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189194&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189195&id=527366883&ref=pb

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189949&id=527366883&ref=pb

Credit goes to Mr Hiew (http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=527366883&v=wall) for sorting out the photos. On a side note, CTC 2011 will be different. Very different. muah haha.

Regards
Mr Bay

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CTC 2010 - Mt Ophir Photos!

Hi all,

these are some photos from Mt Ophir, you'll can view more of them from Mr Hiew's FB.
http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=527366883














Ps. sry that the order is messed up

Cheers!
CPL Daniel Ling

CTC 2010 - Mt Ophir

Hi,

for those going to Mt Ophir, please report in school on 31st May 2010 (monday) at 7.50 pm in your pt kit (school PE attire). Ensure that you bring all the compulsory items stated in the pack list and that all your packs are airtight.

Thanks,
CPL Daniel Ling

Parade Notice

Hi all,

Reminder:
There will parade this Wednesday at 3pm, please check the notice board for more details.
Plt 1's please revise for your adventure test as there will be no re-test.

There will be parade this Friday at 2.50pm, followed by the dinner with parents.
Please bring along your passport and camp fees for this June's CTC ($50)


Thanks,
CPL Daniel Ling

Parade Notice

Hi Boys,

In case you have not read the notice board, parade resumes on Friday, 14 May. Attire will be Full U, and remember to bring your PT Kit. Parade will start at 2.50pm and end at 6.30pm.

Regards,
CPL Nicholas

FW: Youth Leadership Conference-important information to participants

For all sec 3s and Dominic
 
Regards
qinyao


Unless we know the difference between flowers and weeds, we are not fit to take care of a garden. It is not enough to have truth planted in our minds. We must learn and labor to keep the ground clear of thorns and briars, follies and perversities, which have a wicked propensity to choke the word of life.
SOURCE:  Clyde Francis Lytle

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From: grace_cheong@bb.org.sg
CC: bizhoyk@nus.edu.sg; ang_hui_leng@bb.org.sg; desmond@bb.org.sg
Subject: Youth Leadership Conference-important information to participants
Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 13:13:07 +0800

Dear BB Captains and Officers,

 

Thank you for signing up for Youth Leadership Conference.

 

1. Assignment for participants

All registered participants are required to write a short paragraph, consisting of 80 words, on their thoughts about how the world will be like in the year 2030. Please inform them to post their written thoughts on the wall of the following Facebook Group:

 

The Boys' Brigade in Singapore- Youth Leadership Conference

 

They can also find the group using the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=122412064438680&ref=ts

 

Kindly inform the Boys to post in this format:

 

(Message)

(Name and Coy)

 

 

2. Administrative instructions

All senior Boys are to report at their allocated hostel at the National University of Singapore on 19 June 2010 at 7.30 am. Hostel allocation will be revealed on a later date. Please look out for the email. All participants will be dismissed at 6.30 pm on 20 June 2010 from their allocated hostels (Eusoff Hall or Kent Ridge Hall.

 

All male participants are to report in fatigue dress (blue BB polo tee and long navy blue pants) with proper and neat haircut. Neat haircut refers to hair that is not artificially coloured, and does not touch the ears, eyebrows and collar. Fingernails must also be short and clean.

 

All female participants are to report in fatigue dress (BB Primers polo tee and navy blue skirts/long navy blue pants) with proper and neat hair style.  Neat hairstyle refers to hair that is not artificially coloured and properly tied up if beyond shoulder length. Fingernails must also be short and clean.

 

The packing list is as follows:

1.       Identity card (NRIC, school ID or ezlink card)

2.       Sufficient money for your travelling

3.       Sufficient change of clothes (including 1 extra set of Blue BB Polo T-shirt)

4.       Track shoes with socks

5.       Toiletries, towel and slippers

6.       Poncho

7.       Backpack or field pack, with identification tag

8.       Water bottle  

9.       Writing materials

10.  Thumb drive   

 

We will be providing laptops and recording devices for participants to use while working on their new media projects. However, they are also welcomed to bring their own should they think that they feel more comfortable working with them (digital cameras with photography and video function, digital sound recorder, etc.). We will also be providing a souvenir bag each for them to house these items, however we will not be responsible for any lost of belongings.

 

 

3. Grouping

All participants will be grouped according to their indication of preferred NGO to work on. The links to the organizations' websites can be found on http://www.bb.org.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=1062047. Officers, please compile your Boys' indication of choices using the attached form. The deadline for the submission of this form is on 21 May 2010, 6pm. Boys from Companies who did not submit their forms by the indicated deadline, will be grouped on a random basis.

 

 

4. Optional Tour

 

We are glad to offer the following tour options:

 

Option 1: Singapore Flyer

Student at $10.00

Adult Volunteer at $23.60   

Tour will commence after lunch.

 

Option 2: Universal Studios Singapore

Adult: $66.00

Senior Citizen (aged 65 and above): $32.00

 

(The prices indicated above are for entrance tickets only)

 

Kindly email me using the following format if you are interested in to join us for the tour:

 

Company:

Officer-in-charge:

Tour Option: 1/2*

No. of students:

No. of adults:

No. of senior (for option 2 only):  

 

Deadline for registration of optional tour is on 14 May 2010.

 

5. Food

 

As the designated caterer at the NUS canteen does not cater halal food, officers, please drop an email to inform me if your Boys have any special dietary needs (halal food or vegetarian) so that we can make the necessary arrangements for them. Please do so by 14 May 2010.

 

Should you require more information, please feel free to contact me at grace_cheong@bb.org.sg or 6737 0377, ext.125.

 

Thanks!

Best regards

GRACE CHEONG (MS) Project Executive (80^th Anniversary) The Boys' Brigade in Singapore
Address BB Campus 105 Ganges Avenue Singapore 169695
Telephone (65) 67370377 Ext 125  Fax (65) 67371676  www.bb.org.sg

 

 

 

Best regards

GRACE CHEONG (MS) Project Executive (80^th Anniversary) The Boys' Brigade in Singapore
Address BB Campus 105 Ganges Avenue Singapore 169695
Telephone (65) 67370377 Ext 125  Fax (65) 67371676  www.bb.org.sg

 

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