Month: March 2022

SPECIAL NEEDS UNITS’CAMPFIRE 2022

Reuben Hendriks

Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA)

The Special Needs (SN) Roundtable is pleased to invite all units (SN & non-SN units) to participate in an online campfire that will take place on Friday, 27th May 2022.

As large face-to-face activities are currently restricted, the virtual Campfire will enable participants to continue to foster the Scouting Sprit of forging new friendships, learning scouting songs, and building rapport over the duration of the event. Consequently, participants will also learn to appreciate and respect each other’s unique abilities and enjoy the camaraderie that would have been built over the course of the campfire.

Please refer to Annex A for further details.

As places are limited, registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. Kindly register via MSDS’s Youth Programme Registration portal:http://intranet.scout.org.sg  by Monday, 4th April 2022. Accepted registrations will be duly notified.

Do contact Ms Emily Ho, Programme Assistant at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or call us at 62592858 for any clarifications.
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation.

Thank you and stay safe.

Yours in Scouting,

Gary Lim
Executive Director

Annex A

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPFIRE 2022

Date and time : 27th May 2022, Friday
: 0930hrs to 1230hrs
: Registration starts at 0915hrs
Venue : via Zoom platform. More details will be disseminated soon.
Maximum Capacity : 150 participants (priority will be given to SN units)
Attire : Full Scout Uniform/Smart Casual (New Unit Leaders)
Registration Closing Date : 4th April 2022, Monday, 1700hrs
Interested units may register their Scouts via MSDS’s Youth Programme registration portal:http://intranet.scout.org.sg
Accepted registration will be notified

SPECIAL NEEDS UNITS’ HIKE 2022

Reuben Hendriks

Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA).

The Special Needs (SN) Roundtable is pleased to invite all units (SN & non-SN units) to participate in its inaugural combined hike which will take place from 5thApril to 3rdMay 2022. Do note that the hike has been structured to take into consideration prevailing Safe Management Measures.

Though the focus of the upcoming SN Hike is on building resilience and perseverance, it is also the intention of the Organisers that participants would at the same time take in the sights, observe the fauna, and enjoy the surrounding nature. In addition, the hiking journey would enable participating scouts and all, to develop their sense of self-awareness, including strengthening their appreciation of the need to care for the environment that they have been privileged to enjoy.

For further information of the hike, please refer to Annex A and attend the briefing on Wednesday, 30thMarch 2022 for details.

Kindly register via MSDS’s Youth Programme Registration portal:http://intranet.scout.org.sg  by Saturday, 26th March 2022. Accepted registrations will be duly notified. Do take note it will be given a duration of  1 month to complete.

Do contact Ms Lee Pui Ling, Senior Executive (Programme & Partnership) at puiling.lee@scout.org.sg or Ms Emily Ho, Programme Assistant at  emily.ho@scout.org.sg, or call us at 62592858 for any clarifications.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation.

Thank you and stay safe.

Yours in Scouting,

Gary Lim
Executive Director

Annex A

SPECIAL NEEDS HIKE 2022

Date and time : 5th April to 3rd May 2022, 1 month duration
Venue : via Google Form (More information will be shared at the briefing)
Briefing : 30th March 2022, Wednesday, 8.00pm to 9.00pm via Zoom
(Zoom details will be provided closer to date)
Maximum Capacity : 150 pax (priority will be given to SN units)
Cost* : $5.35 w/GST ($5.00) per participant
Attire : Sporty attire or anything that is comfortable
Registration Closing Date : 26th March 2022, Saturday, 1700hrs
Interested units may register their Scouts via MSDS’s Youth Programme registration portal:http://intranet.scout.org.sg
Accepted registration will be notified

*Upon confirmation of registration, no refund will be allowed once invoice has been issued unless the organizer cancels the event. Hereof, the Singapore Scout Association reserves the right to cancel/postpone the event and reject application when necessary.

Mode of Payment
 

Payment Mode# Instruction Remarks
IFFAS No action is required.

An e-invoice will be generated.

SSA will only process e-invoice if you have selected payment mode as IFFAS.

 No appointment needed.
Bank Transfer Transfer amount inclusive of GST to

OCBC 538-048851-001 (HQ Account)

Kindly indicate code – invoice number and full name in the transaction description box.

Example: NPC-INV1234577 – LIM TANG LEE

Email the screenshot of the confirmation to SSA Finance Department.
Cheque Payable to ‘The Singapore Scout Association’
Group Fund Scan a copy of the duly signed Authorization Form Payment (AFP) to SSA Finance Department AND mail the hardcopy to SSA HQ before 16thWednesday 2022, 1800hrs

Kindly ensure that AFP is signed based on authorized signatory in Form E.

Finance Department will only process payment based on original AFP received.
Cash/NETS Note the payable invoice number and make payment over the counter at SSA HQ. Kindly arrange a visit appointment with SSA Finance Department via email at least 2 working days in advance.

#You are reminded to make the correct selection on MSDS as the default payment mode is Group Fund.

Information

SSA Finance Department:  finance@scout.org.sg

 

VENTURING FOUNDATIONS COURSE – 5TH MARCH 2022

Reuben Hendriks

South Area had successfully conducted the Venturing Foundations Course on 5th March 2022 with 68 participants from 9 different units. The course was held online with participants attending different workshops covering items such as Introduction to Venturing, Scout Instructorship, completing a RAMs, and Leadership.



Our support staff who made the course happen



The ventures took part in a planning exercise where they were given a scenario and had to work out in their patrols to come up with a plan on how to react to the scenario. There were many good suggestions and ideas heard from our participants during the sharing stage which were then used for the different scenarios in the second part of the exercise. Our ventures then were given the task to apply what they had learnt to submit a proposal for an activity, carry out the activity, and submit a post activity report and reflection by 10th April 2022.

We hope the Ventures found the course useful and provided them the foundation needed to begin on their journey. We look forward to receiving your activity proposals and hearing what you have learnt as you carried out your planned activity!

NATIONAL PROGRAMME TEAM POW-WOW 2022 – AIR SCOUT ROUNDTABLE

Reuben Hendriks

Dear Sir/Madam

NATIONAL PROGRAMME TEAM POW-WOW 2022 – AIR SCOUT ROUNDTABLE

Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association!

The Air Scout Roundtable is pleased to invite all registered Adult Leaders to participate in the upcoming online Pow-wow taking place on Saturday, 26th March 2022.

The upcoming Pow-wow session will focus on the launch of the revised Air Programme and for leaders to exchange views and map out strategies for the Air Programme. Kindly note that your comments and inputs will be sought at the session. Participating units will thereafter be able to embark on the pilot run of the revised Air Proficiency Badge Programme after the launch.

Please refer to Annex A for further details.

As places are limited, registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. Kindly register via MSDS’s Adult Training Registration portal: http://intranet.scout.org.sg by Monday, 21st March 2022. Accepted registrations will be duly notified.

Do feel free to contact Ms Lee Pui Ling, Senior Executive (Programme & Partnership) at  puiling.lee@scout.org.sg or Ms Emily Ho, Programme Assistant at  emily.ho@scout.org.sg or call us at 62592858 for any clarifications.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation.

Thank you and stay safe.

Yours in Scouting

Gary Lim

Executive Director

SKILLS AND FUNDAMENTALS ASSESSMENT (SnF) 2022 (1st INTAKE)

Reuben Hendriks

Dear all

SKILLS AND FUNDAMENTALS ASSESSMENT (SnF) 2022 (1st INTAKE)

Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA).

We are pleased to inform that the 1st intake of the Skills and Fundamentals Assessment (SnF) 2022 will take place on Saturday, 19th March 2022.

The SnF Assessment is a prerequisite to attending the Venturing Challenge Course. Candidates will need to
fulfil the course requirements and will be assessed on their core Scouting skills, found in Annexes A and B
respectively.

Validity for successfully completing the SnF will be for 1 year or the equivalent of 2 intakes of Venturing
Challenge Course, whichever comes first.

Kindly note that the SnF Assessment will be conducted in accordance to the prevailing COVID-19 Safe Management Measures (SMMs). This mode of conduct may be adjusted /modified with prior notice. However, the assessment will be kept fair and independent, and be subjected to moderation.

Please refer to Annex A and B for more details.

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Leaders are to register their Scouts via the MSDS Youth Programme registration portal by Saturday, 12th March 2022. Accepted applicants will be duly notified.

You may contact Ms Rachel Chan, Executive (Programme) at  rachel.chan@scout.org.sg or at 62592858 should you require any assistance.

We look forward to your active participation.

Yours in Scouting

Gary Lim

Executive Director

 

Annex A

SKILLS AND FUNDAMENTALS ASSESSMENT (SnF) 2022 (1st INTAKE)

Date and time : 19th March 2022, Saturday
: 1300hrs to 1800hrs
: Registration starts at 1230hrs
Venue : To be advised nearer to the date
Eligibility : Venture Scout (Land/Sea/Air)
: Completed Pioneer Award
Assessment Fee : $37.45 w/GST ($35.00) per candidate
Attire : Full Scout Uniform
Closing Date : 12th March 2022, Saturday, 1700hrs
For candidates – Unit Leader to register via MSDS’s youth Programme Registration portal at http://intranet.scout.org.sg
Accepted registration will be notified.

 

  1. Unit Leader is required to register1 the Venture Scout(s) via MSDS Youth Programme Registration portal: http://intranet.scout.org.sg for Online Skills and Fundamentals Assessment (SnF) 2022 (1st Intake)
  2. Full payment is to be made by Wednesday, 16thMarch 2022, 1800hrs. Kindly refer to the Mode of Payment table below for more information on the payment options.
  3. Briefing session for all eligible candidates is mandatory  and their nominating leaders are invited to attend. It will be conducted online, and the details will be shared in due course.

 

Mode of Payment
 

  1. By registering the Venture Scout, the Venture Scout Leader will thus in this manner have acknowledged the completion of the Pioneer Award Criteria for the said Venture Scout.
  2. Upon confirmation of registration,no refund will be allowed once invoice has been issued unless the organizer cancels the event. Hereof, the Singapore Scout Association reserves the right to cancel/postpone the event and reject applications when necessary.
Payment Mode# Instruction Remarks
IFFAS No action is required.

An e-invoice will be generated.

SSA will only process e-invoice if you have selected payment mode as IFFAS.

 No appointment needed.
Bank Transfer Transfer amount inclusive of GST to

OCBC 538-048851-001 (HQ Account)

Kindly indicate code – invoice number and full name in the transaction description box.

Example: NPC-INV1234577 – LIM TANG LEE

Email the screenshot of the confirmation to SSA Finance Department.
Cheque Payable to ‘The Singapore Scout Association’
Group Fund Scan a copy of the duly signed Authorization Form Payment (AFP) to SSA Finance Department AND mail the hardcopy to SSA HQ before 16thWednesday 2022, 1800hrs

Kindly ensure that AFP is signed based on authorized signatory in Form E.

Finance Department will only process payment based on original AFP received.
Cash/NETS Note the payable invoice number and make payment over the counter at SSA HQ. Kindly arrange a visit appointment with SSA Finance Department via email at least 2 working days in advance.

#You are reminded to make the correct selection on MSDS as the default payment mode is Group Fund.

Information

SSA Finance Department:  finance@scout.org.sg

 

Annex B

Broad Assessment Areas

The SnF Assessment is a summative assessment and candidates are expected to achieve above average performance to pass. The assessment comprises both theoretical and practical components. The areas of assessment are as follows:

  1. Camping and Campcraft
    Candidates will be tested on their skills and knowledge of camping and campcraft through demonstration of gadget tying and real-life scenarios during camping.
  2. Outdoor Exploration and Expedition
    Demonstrate good understanding of the principles of navigation and exploration. Be competent in executing skills required in this area.
  3. Knotting and Pioneering
    Demonstrate good understanding of the principles of knotting and pioneering including materials type, care of materials, and characteristics of materials. Be competent in various categories of knots e.g. whippings, lashings, rescue knots, etc.
  4. Outdoor Cooking
    Candidate will be tested on their skills and knowledge of outdoor cooking and backwoodsman cooking. This includes fire-starting, choosing of pit, food preparation, and nutrition planning.
  5. Scouting Fundamentals
    Be well-versed with the fundamentals in Scouting Knowledge such as history of Scouting, key policies, and characteristics of Scouting.

 

More details on the venue, syllabus, and materials/equipment required will be provided to the candidates after registration is accepted