ASSET and FCSET

Dear Scouts


Once again, Advanced Scout Exploration Test (ASSET) and First-Class Scout Exploration Test (FCSET) application are now open for registration . Please kindly send in the application before the closing date.

Date of test: 19 - 20 Dec 2009


Closing date: 14 November 2009, 6pm

Please sign up here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDk0Q2x1QkFuVUlRTUx0ek81aGlSanc6MA

Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah

Advanced Pioneering Course 09

Dear Scouts

Thank you for your application in Advanced Pioneering. Below are the details:

Date: 7 Nov 2009Time: 9am – 6pm
Venue: GVSS-Den 2

Attire: PT attire and comfortable shoes (Covered)
Things to bring: Money for lunch and snacks
Water bottle
Hat
Extra clothes

Participants
Sophie Ng Bear Patrol
Royston Goh --
Peh Tik Lam Tiger Patrol
How Quan Yi Tiger Patrol
Adeline Teo Tiger Patrol
Nur Hanis Elephant Patrol
Ng Jia Hao Elephant Patrol
Felicia Tan Elephant Patrol
Jazreel-Anne Lion Patrol
Tan Mei Ting Jackal Patrol
Gabriel Quek Jackal Patrol


Guys, see you there!!
P.S: Day 1 will be the testing of your pioneering skill competency. Only for those whom passed the test, shall continue the programme.

Best Regards

Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah

Winner ???

Polling is now Closed

Dear All

Thank you for your actively participation in the polling of Best Scout Award.... The polling is now closed and we will proceed with the result...

Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah

4th Group council meeting cum Troop Annual Awards ceremony

Dear All


Please be inform that the Annual Awards and Promotion ceremony will change to 28 November 09, instead of 21 November 09.

Date: 28 Nov 09
Time: 10am
Venue: Scout Den 2
Attire: Full Uniform

Best Patrol Award

Merit Patrol Award

Individual Awards

1. Troop - Outstanding Scout Award
2. Troop - Excellent Scout Award
3. Best Patrol Leader Award
4. Best Deputy Patrol Leader Award
5. Best Assistant Patrol Leader Award
6. Best Scout Award (Bear)
7. Best Scout Award (Tiger)
8. Best Scout Award (Elephant)
9. Best Scout Award (Lion)
10. Best Scout Award (Jackal)
11. Best Scout Award (Panther)

Promotion ceremony

-Troop Leader
-Senior Patrol Leader

-Tiger Patrol Leader
-Tiger Deputy Patrol Leader
-Tiger Assistant Patrol Leader

-Panther Patrol Leader
-Panther Deputy Patrol Leader
-Panther Assistant Patrol Leader

After the ceremony, the (TL, SPL and PLs) are required to attend the Group Council meeting at GVSS.

Best Regards

Yours-in-Scouting

Scouter Gavin

Reminder

Dear Scouts Please be informed that the Orienteering challenge for this year Inter-Patrol Competition will be held on 31 Oct 2009.

Below are the details:

Date: 31 Oct 2009, Saturday

Reporting time: 0900 hrs

Venue: Scout Den # 01

Attire:
Half Uniform and Scout Troop Tee.
Track or Sports shoes. (Covered)
National Scarf and woggle

Things to bring:
Water bottle
Adv Camp hat (if available)
Towel
EZ-Link card

Reminder: Please have your breakfast before the briefing.

Distance coverage: Pasir Ris Area > Tampines Area > Loyang Area > Changi Area Total duration: 4 hours.

Best Regards
Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah Wen Xiang

CCA Leaders’ Leadership course

Pleased to inform that the School will be organising a CCA Leaders’ Leadership course on 25 – 26 November 2009.

The names stated below are been selected for the course.

Peh Tik Lam (Designated TL)
Royston Goh (Designated SPL)
Sophie Ng (PL – Bear Patrol)
How Quan Yi (PL – Tiger Patrol)
Sacchi (PL – Lion Patrol)
Gabriel Quek (APL – Jackal Patrol)

Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah

M.A.D programme 09

Pleased to inform that the following Scouts will be representing the Scout Troop for the annual Make a Different (M.A.D) programme to Cambodia from 2 – 14 November 2009.

They are:

Cheong Yu Ting (PL – Jackal Patrol)
Yam Jun Hong (DPL – Jackal Patrol)


Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah

Below are the details of the upcoming seminar.

Date: 31 October 2009
Time: 0800 - 1730hrs
Venue: Changi Beach
Attire: Full Scout Uniform with NATIONAL scarf (Headgear Included)

Assembly Point: Connector bridge from Changi Beach to Changi Village

Items to bring: Stationery, Water Bottle, Poncho

Attire and Discipline:
Should your scouts attend the course in an attire than otherwise stated, they will be asked to return home to obtain the appropriate attire and to return for the remainder of the seminar.

Transportation and Food:
Scouts are to make their own transport arrangements to the seminar location. Lunch will not be provided during the seminar. Hence, do advise your scouts to bring enough money for their lunch. All scouts are encouraged to keep all personal valuables at home and to bring minimal belongings as they will be required to move around Changi Beach for the seminar.

Attendance:
All participants are required to attend both the Seminar & Residential Camp to officially be awarded with the certificate of completion of PLTC 09. However should your scouts be unable to attend any part of the course, the Course Director & Camp Chief will need to be informed with documentation of the reason, details of their absence and they will be considered on case-by-case basis if he/she is allowed to continue with the course. A written Letter of Absence (LOA) is required from the Group Scout Leader to be submitted to the Course Director within 3 days after the seminar. (The decision made by the Course Director on the case(s) with advice from the District Commissioner will be final and the organising committee will not entertain any forms of appeal.) Should your scouts be unwell, they will be required to submit a photocopy of their Medical Certificate on the 1st day of the residential camp.Arrangement shall be made with the leaders and scouts for the seminar(s) that the participant has been excuse should they be unable to attend the seminar with early notification and valid excuse.Please do take note that there will be no refund of the course fee should the participant be absent/incompletion of course without a valid reason.

Administrative:
Documents attached with this email are;
1) Confirmed list of the scouts who will be participating this year.
2) Indemnity Form
All indemnity forms are to be submitted to the PLTC 09 Administrator on the morning of the seminar.
On behalf of my committee, I thank you on your support for this year's PLTC 2009!
Should you have any queries, please contact camp chief at 91737674 or faridahhanim88@gmail.com

Advanced Pioneering Course - Project 1

Dear All


Please be informed that the Advanced Pioneering Course/Test will be held at these dates:

Date: 7 Nov 2009 (Sat)
17 Nov 2009 (Tues)
18 Nov 2009 (Wed)

Time: 9am till 6pm

Venue: Greenview Secondary School.

Max. Cap: 12 Scouts (First-come-first-serve basis)

Min requirement: Scout Standard and Pioneering badge.

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2009


Kindly register with your PL or DPL or APL.

Best Regards

Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah

Inter-Patrol Competition - Orienteering Challenge.

Dear Scouts

Please be informed that the Orienteering challenge for this year Inter-Patrol Competition will be held on 31 Oct 2009. Below are the details:

Date: 31 Oct 2009, Saturday

Reporting time: 0900 hrs

Venue: Scout Den # 01

Attire: Half Uniform and Scout Troop Tee.
Track or Sports shoes. (Covered)
National Scarf and woggle

Things to bring: Water bottle
Adv Camp hat (if available)
Towel
EZ-Link card


Reminder: Please have your breakfast before the briefing.

Distance coverage: Pasir Ris Area > Tampines Area > Loyang Area > Changi Area
Total duration: 4 hours.


Best Regards Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah Wen Xiang

Result for Teambuilding 09!

Dear All

the result is out and the Champion goes to LION PATROL !!

Points

Bear Patrol - 1470 points
Tiger Patrol - 990 points
Elephant Patrol - 1150 points
Lion Patrol - 1600 points
Jackal Patrol - 500 points
Panther Patrol - 260 points



Best Regards
Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah Wen Xiang

Hello Scouts !
Those who are involved in the District Heritage Trail, please be reminded that you have to attend a meeting at 3pm this Friday(23/10). Location is not confirmed yet.
SCOUTS INVOLVED

Bear
- Sophie and Royston
- Zhi Xuan and Chin Wei
- Zheng Yang and Cheryl Sng
Tiger
- Tik Lam and Quan Yi
- Hao Ben and Jim Chua
Elephant
- Nur Hanis and Wayne Leong
Lion
- Jazreel-Anne and Shu Tint
- Vanessa and Sacchi
- Vikram and Zhao Kun
- Loo Bao Yang and Biao Ping
Jackal
- Yu Ting and Barry
Panther
- Amar Ashraf and Iftikhaar

Yours-In-Scouting,
Scribe,DPL

Jazreel-Anne Rama

Hello scouts! The exams are over its time for non-stop fun and activities !

Please be reminded that this Saturday(24/10) is your team building activity!Are you ready?There will be canopy challenge walk and rafting.

Please report outside scouts den 2 at 8am sharp,do not be late.
Attire:Boys- Troop tee,P.E shorts and sports shoe (Swimming attire to be worn inside)
Girls- Troop tee,track pants and sports shoe (Swimming attire to be worn inside,please bring along your P.E shorts as well)
THINGS TO BRING ALONG
1. Money for lunch
2. Towel
3. Plastic bags for soiled clothing
4. Extra clothing (Home clothes are allowed)
DETAILS FOR THE EVENT

Date & Time : 24 October 2009, 8am to 4pm

Duration : 4 HRS (Not inclusive of travelling time)

Venue : SAFRA Adventure Sports Centre @ SAFRA Yishun Country Club

PATROL LEADERS, PLEASE REMIND YOUR PATROL MEMBERS ABOUT THIS.
*If you have any questions please asked your respective patrol leaders.
THANK YOU!

YIS,
Scribe,DPL
Jazreel-Anne Rama

2009 Last Scout meeting

Dear All


Please be informed that the last meeting is on 21 Nov 2009!!!

Highlight:

- Presenting of Best and Merit Patrol Awards
- Presenting of Best Scout Awards
- Officially Presentation of Rhino Patrol Flag
- Promotion ceremony (TL, SPL, PLs, DPLs and APLs)

Meeting duration will be from 9am till 12pm


Best Regards

Yours-in-Scouting
Scouter Gavin Pah

7th Patrol Leaders Council (21 November 2009 till 30 June 2010)

13 October 2009

To: Members of Cuon Scout Group

7th Patrol Leaders Council (21 November 2009 till 30 June 2010)

I’m pleased to announce the following Scouts will be promoted to a higher appointment and take office to the 7th Patrol Leaders Council (2009/2010). This will take effect from 21 November 2009.

These are part of continuing leadership and testing out of Scouts for broader responsibilities.

Troop Leader
1. Peh Tik Lam, will relinquish his duties as Patrol Leader of Tiger and will be promoted as the 7th Troop Leader for the Scout Troop.

Senior Patrol Leader
2. Royston Goh, Patrol Leader for special duties will be promoted as the 8th Senior Patrol Leader for the Scout Troop.

Patrol Leader
3. How Quan Yi will relinquish his appointment as Deputy Patrol Leader (Tiger) and will be promoted as the 9th Patrol Leader for Tiger patrol.

4. Balakrishnan Vikram Velu will be appointed as 2nd Patrol Leader for Rhino Patrol.

Deputy Patrol Leader
5. Adeline Teo will relinquish her appointment as Assistant Patrol Leader (Tiger) and will be promoted as the Deputy Patrol Leader for Tiger patrol.

6. Nur Hanis will be appointed as Deputy Patrol Leader for Rhino Patrol.

Assistant Patrol Leader
7. Chew Hao Ben will be appointed as Assistant Patrol Leader for Tiger Patrol.

8. Chng Ho Meng will be appointed as Assistant Patrol Leader for Rhino Patrol.

Congratulations
Yours-in-Scouting

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Scouter Gavin Pah Wen Xiang
Assistant Group Scout Leader
Scout Leader (Covering)