SOUTH AREA CUB SCOUT LEADERSHIP COURSE (CSLC) 2023

Dear All,

Greeting from South Area!

After three years of the pandemic due to COVID-19, we are pleased to inform you that this year South Area will be conducting a physical CSLC.

This year’s CSLC will be run as a residential camp over 3 days and 2 nights and will cover topics such as Leadership, Effective Communication, Ceremonies, First Aid, Conflict Management and Teamwork.

Through this CSLC, Cub Scouts will:

  1. Learn the basic skills and knowledge of being a leader
  2. Develop skills such as teamwork, conflict management and effective communication needed for their appointment as a Sixer; and
  3. Build friendship amongst their Sixes and other Packs and actively help each other to achieve team goals in an inclusive manner
Reporting Date & Time : 11 Mar 2023 0830hrs
Dismissal Date & Time : 13 Mar 2023 1130hrs
Reporting Attire : Scout Uniform with National Scarf (Red)
Venue : Sarimbun Scout Camp, 70 Jalan Bahtera, Singapore 719921
Vacancy : 80
Course Fee : S$70.00 per Cub, subjected to GST
Deadline : 24 February 2023

Kindly register your cubs by the designated deadline via this MSDS link: South Area CSLC 2023

Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. In the case of an overwhelming response, primary 5 and 6 cubs will have priority.

For cubs who have special dietary needs, leaders are to email our Area Admin Ms Valerie and Course Director Mr Tennant Kiu.

Packs sending their cubs to this CSLC must have at least 1 accompanying leader. This Leader must be willing and ready to help out in the conduct of this CSLC. Leaders should register via this MSDS link: South Area CSLC 2023 Leader Registration

We also welcome any Leaders who are keen to help or would like to use this CSLC to clear their Wood Badge final report, they might be subjected to a fee. For more information regarding this CSLC, kindly inform the Course Director Mr Tennant Kiu at tennant_kiu@hotmail.com.

Self-run CSLC

As communicated before, units who intend to run CSLC on their own may continue to do so. They will have to inform their intentions and course dates by the 1st quarter (by 10 March 2023) via email Ms Valerie and Mr Madhan. Upon completion of the self-run course, unit leaders are to notify the Area Admin via email. Units are required to register all participants under the self-run CSLC on MSDS via this link: South Area CSLC 2023

Course fee of $2 per Cub, subjected to GST will be charged for badge and e-cert. The deadline for self-run intake registration is 1st September 2023. Cubs who area not register for the self-run course on MSDS will not receive the badge and certificate.

There will be no further extension of registration to support efficient back-end planning.

Should you have any further questions or clarification, please email Ms Valerie Lim at Valerie.lim@scout.org.sg.

We look forward to your active participation in this course. Thank You!


NOMINATIONS FOR AKELA AWARD 2023

Dear Leaders,

NOMINATIONS FOR AKELA AWARD 2023

Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA).

The Akela Award is the highest award for Cub Scouts in Singapore. We are pleased to announce that the nomination for the Akela Award 2023 is now open for eligible Cub Scout and Special Needs Cub Scout Packs.

To be eligible for nomination, a Cub Scout must have completed the following requirements:

  1. All Progress badge awards – including the Gold Arrow Progress Award (Revised Criteria),
  2. Akela Award (Revised Criteria)
  3. Currently a registered member of SSA
  4. Nominated by the Group Scout Leader or Cub Scout Leader and endorsed by the Sponsoring Authority.

Do note that the Akela Award interview process and ceremony will be conducted at the Area Level.

Kindly refer to Annex A (Nomination & Submission Timeline), Annex B (Revised criteria for Akela and Gold Arrow Award), Annex C (Standing Order for Akela Award) and Annex D (Submission Checklist) for further details regarding the submission criteria and process.

For clarification or assistance, please contact Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or at 69115790.

Please refer to the email for the circular for more information regarding the Revised Criteria, Standing Order and Submission Checklist.

Annex A

SUBMISSION AND NOMINATION FOR AKELA AWARD 2023

Nomination Procedures

  1. Refer to the Standing Order to ensure nominee(s) have completed the necessary requirements.
  2. Register the nominee(s) via MSDS’s Youth Programme Registration portal: http://intranet.scout.org.sg by 1 Apr 2023, Sat (5.00pm).
  3. Upon successful registration, Area Admin will provide the details and google link for E-Submission. All submissions are to be completed by 16 Apr 2022 (5.00pm).
  4. All nominations must be registered by cut off dates and times. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Schedule – Nominations, Interview, Ceremony

No Date Description Remarks
1 7 Feb – 2 Apr 2023 Online Registration of Nominations via MSDS’s Youth Programme Portal @ http://intranet.scout.org.sg Only Teacher In Charge / Group Scout Leader to register nominee(s).
2 By 15 Apr 2023 Submissions

E-Submission of Nomination Form via google link together with relevant supporting documents

Area Admin will provide the details and google link for E-Submission of Nomination forms.

Submission ONLY by Teacher In Charge / Group Scout Leader.

3 17 Apr – 2 May 2023 Akela Award Interview and Holistic Assessment
Conducted virtually at Area Level.

Successful nominee(s) will be notified via email to their Leader 1-2 weeks before the interview.

Area will notify the Leader regarding the interview date & time.
4 27 May 2023 Interview Results

Successful recipient(s) will be notified via email to their Leader.

Teacher In Charge / Group Scout Leader will be notified via HQ
5 Area will advise date Receive Certificates

Awardees will receive their certificates and badges.

Certificates and badges to be collected from HQ / given at the ceremony
6 Area will advise date & time Akela Award Ceremony

Conducted face-to-face/virtually at Area Level.

Area will notify Teacher In Charge / Group Scout Leader about the ceremony date & time.