Info Bites for proficiency badges

Dear Scouts,

For those of you who are taking up the challenge of pursuing the various proficiencies, the internet is probably the best place to search for the know-how. You can go to any search engine there and type any key term under the sun. It is quick, easy and effective. You can go on your own fact-finding mission for anything ranging from athletics, camping, cooking, fishing etc. And here's some interesting stuff to start off with:

1. For a healthy lifestyle and cooking recipes

http://www.health.com/health
http://www.webmd.com/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/

2. For the best how-to videos on things ranging from hobbies to everyday tasks

http://www.howcast.com/
http://www.wonderhowto.com/

3. For running and stamina improvement

http://www.runningplanet.com/index.asp

Good luck!

Yours in Scouting,
Nazri

Random...

Dear Wichita Scouts,

I believed that you guys had been working super hard for the past few weeks, be it the founder's day parade or the district field day. Good job done guys.

Though somethings might have screwed up somewhere and somehow, it's good to hear that as a Wichita Scout, you guys have proved yourself in terms of skills or attitude. As a Wichita Leader, i am very proud of you guys. Continue to keep up the good work.

At the same time, i would like to wish good luck to our potential CCA holders for the prelim report. :)

Last but not least, i would like to announce the re-opening of our Ngee Ann Wichita Venture Unit. More information will be available on www.nasventure.blogspot.com.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Ardent Meerkat
AVSL
Ngee Ann Wichita Venture Unit

Dear Wichita Scouts,

Please be reminded that there is
No Scout Meeting for this week.
Scout meeting will resume next week 4th March 2009.

This is due to CA1 this week and next week.
As much as we want you all to play and work hard during scout meetings,
We too want you to study hard and get good results too.
So take advantage for the time given to revise and study,
and conquer your up coming exam papers.
All the best and good luck!

Thank you
YIS (Yours In Scouting),
Jingyang.

*PS, help spread this message around.

Post Founder's Day Notes

Dear Scouts

Happy Founders' Day! I'm leaving the philosophizing to another future note, but here are the more important notices to note to wrap up Feb... and what's to expect for March.

1. Normalization back into Training Calendar

With Founder's Day behind our backs, it's time to return to the training programme. But those who're still missing certain tests OR proficiency badges, don't worry! please continue to approach your nearest friendly PLs or Leaders to arrange for a test date. Last week saw many happy Scouts getting closer to their attained Standards.

However, the leaders will appreciate if you guys can come in a group for your tests if possible. Also, tests will only be conducted during meeting time when there is the luxury of time. Otherwise, we may have to arrange to meet at another time (maybe even Saturday).

2. Reference for Profi Badge Scheme

Many of you have asked me what're the requirements for the profi badge schemes. Unfortunately, the leaders and your PLs aren't walking encyclopaedias, so you'll have to settle for the 01x copy of Ngee Ann Wichita Proficiency Scheme that's been made available to your TL. Please consult him on this. Or email us nicely. and in advance.

3. March Akan Datang

Starting from the next few weeks, we'll be getting everyone ready for 2 camps. The first one's the Job Week Camp that's gonna last 4d3n, starting right on Friday of the last week of school before the March Hols. Our programme will be light but you guys will be busy running around for Job Week (for the Sec 1s and uninformed, that's when we wear our uniforms and go around doing good deeds to raise funds for our activities as we're a voluntary organization).

Also, we'll be having our Official Sec 1 Tenderfoots Investiture on Saturday 14th March. Your parents will be invited as well, so before we release the official invitation please feel free to ask your parents down. It's a Ngee Ann tradition that we believe Scouting is a fulsome process that involves your family too :)

For June Camp, another 4d3n saga, it'll be much more focused on testing your training from now until then. For the very basics, we're gonna have Knots lessons for everyone. Your PLC will be arranging for you guys an exciting programme lined up for you, so watch out for this space!

OK that's enough for now! Study hard and may your Scouting interest continue to burn bright

YIS
Staunch Owl

Dear Scouts,

For tomorrow field day competitors, pls fall in at Simei MRT Station at 9.45am.

Attire: Wear Wichita Red and SCOUT pants (half-u)
Things to bring: Full-U and PE pants

IC: Benedict Choong (Eagle) and Darren Chia (Tiger)

For those going to the District Campfire ONLY, please fall in at 5.15pm at Simei MRT Station.

Attire: Full-U for Sec 2, 3 and 4s.
PE Shirt and PE pants for Sec 1s.

Things to bring: Consent Form

IC: Wong Zheng Xun (Panther)

*Please spread this message around.

Panther PL- Wong Zheng Xun/Saddist

Notice on District Campfire

Dear Scouts,

Please take note that you are required to report at the location stated in the consent form by 5.30pm.

No drinks or refreshments will be provided before and/or after the campfire which is expected to end by 2130h. It is your responsibility to have a proper dinner and bring your own water to hydrate yourselves.

Finally, for the 3 who are not coming please write in a letter addressed to Mr. Joseph Teo to explain why you can't come.

YIS
Owl

LATEST UPDATE FOR 20/2/2009 (FRIDAY)

For Sec 2s 3s and 4s in the Morning
Time: 7.00am SHARP Fall in

Attire: Full Scout Uniform

Venue: Hall

Things to bring: Empty handed (Schoolbag put inside Old Scout Den)

Others: All patrols fall in @ hall at 0700. Don't move about.
After falling in, Tiger and Rayfish will be sent to erect 321
By 0715 all patrols should be ready for uniform inspection.

For ALL scouts

Time: Sec 1, 2 and 3. Fall in 2.45pm
Sec 4. Fall in 3.15pm

Attire: Sec 2, 3 and 4 Half uniform.
Sec 1. PE shirt and PE pants.

Venue: Old Scout Den

Things to bring: Sec 2, 3 and 4. Wichita Kit, Wichita Black, PE pants.
Sec 1. Stationaries, same HARDCOVER notebook.

IC: Darren Chia (Tiger)

Other Information: IC will be incharge till 3.15pm, Panther PL will then take over
the meeting. All 4 scouts going for service will be allowed to leave
after that.
Field day pioneering team members will leave at 4.30pm for changkat

Things to note: Consent form for campfire and field day
(Give out to Sec 1s, and collect frm 2 3 4)
Get information from Joseph Teo about District Field day.

Any other enquiries please call your respective PLs

Thank you
YIS
Jingyang

Dear Scouts.

For ALL:
Tomorrow's Rehearseal for founder's day will be at 3.15pm in the hall.
Attire will be School Uniform.

For Sec 2s, 3s, 4s
Bring along your Consent Forms that have yet to be handed up.

Thanks.
YIS
Jingyang.

Dear Wichita Scouts,

Here are the details for Friday, 20/2/2009.

Time: Sec 1, 2 and 3. Fall in 2.45pm (3 2 1 erected)
Sec 4. Fall in 3.15pm

Attire: Sec 2, 3 and 4 Full uniform.
Sec 1. PE shirt and PE pants.

Venue: Old Scout Den

Things to bring: Sec 2, 3 and 4. Wichita Kit, Wichita Black, PE pants.
Sec 1. Stationaries, same HARDCOVER notebook.

IC: Darren Chia (Tiger)

Thanks.

Panther PL- Wong Zheng Xun/Saddist

Dear Wichita Scouts,

Here are the meeting details for Wednesday, 18/2/2009.

Time: Sec 1, 2 and 3. Fall in at 3.00pm.
Sec 4 with EPP. Fall in at 3.45pm.

Attire: Sec 2, 3 and 4.Wichita Red with SCOUT pants. (half-u)
Sec 1. PE shirt and PE pants
PLC. Wichita White with SCOUT pants. (half-u)

Venue: Old Scout Den

Things to bring: Sec 2, 3 and 4. Wichita Kit.

This is a IMPORTANT message to the sec 1s.

You are to bring $70 to purchase your scout uniform. There will be subsidisation. You will be brought there by some of your seniors.

IC ( for the meeting): Marcus Seet (Panther)

Thanks.

Panther PL- Wong Zheng Xun/Saddist