02/ 01 / 2014

Dear brother and sister scouts,

I hope you have enjoyed your holidays , There will be scout meeting on Thursday as we will be preparing for CCA open house for our new sec 1 students.
For the scout meeting on Thursday ,
Attire: White Activity Tee
Fall in outside the scout den by 3pm.
Attendance will be taken.

The CCA openhouse will be on Saturday and attendance is compulsory , a consent form will be given to all of you on Thursday.

Yours in Scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Tampines district run 2013

Dear brothers and sisters ,

There is an upcoming tampines district run on 24 nov , the event aims to collect any parts of old , clean scout uniform to be sponsored to the less fortunate scouts . Scouts are also invited to donate their own scout uniform at the registration counter itself.

Here are the details :
Date : 24th nov 2013
Time : 8am
Cost : $3 per participant ( includes gift pack )

If you are interested please give your PLs your names by latest 7 nov . Thanks !

Yours in scouting ,
Carrie Quek
Senior patrol leader / troop leader
Oneida scout unit

Nostalgia by the Fire@Tampines

Dear Brother and Sister Scouts,

There will be a campfire organised by the TECC and the details are as such:

Campfire: Nostalgia by the Fire @ Tampines

Date: 9 November 2013 (Saturday)

Timing: 7pm - 9.30pm
Veune: Tampines East Community Club

Attire: Full Uniform

Interested participants please give your name to your PLs/ SPLs by 30 October 2013!

Hope to see you there!

Alexis Teng (aka Spirit Warrior)
Oneida Scout Troop
"Together as ONEIDA Scouts"

WINDSURFING COURSE 2013 - LEVEL 1

Dear All,

WINDSURFING COURSE 2013 - LEVEL 1 

We are pleased to invite participants for the above-mentioned course.

The eligibility criteria and relevant details are as follows:-

Eligibility                     :           Scouts, Ventures, Rovers, Scout Leaders and Volunteer Adult

Leaders (with ability to swim at least 50m)

Dates                           :           16th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 26th, 28th, 30th Nov 2013,

3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th Dec 2013

(Total 12 lessons)

Time                            :           10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Venue                          :           SSA @ NSC (National Sailing Centre)

1500 East Coast Parkway Singapore 468963

Course Fees                 :           $300.00 per participant

Course fee is exclusive of final test and certificate

(Final Test will be administered by NSC at a fee of about $10.

Details will be confirmed.)

Available Slots            :           8 participants

Closing Date                :           Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis.

Interested participants please pass your names to your TL/SPL by 30 October 2013!

Yours In Scouting

Alexis Teng (aka Spirit Warrior)
Oneida Scout Troop
"Together as ONEIDA Scouts"

Beatty Sec campfire

Dear brothers and sisters,

Im sorry for a late post , but here are the scouts who have signed up their names to me for the campfire:

Marcus Siang,
Carrie Quek
Lim Yuanshun
Isabelle Han
Janice
 Mei lian
Kelly yeo
Rena
Elwin
Yoris
Mervin
Dillon
Wei Zhi
Zulhilman
Jia Le
Jasmine
Kai Wen
Hilmi
Terence
Wei Qiang
Azra
Benjamin
Hamka
Xuan Yu
Nigel Ong
Mark
Donavan
Samuel
Jia Sen
Ameerah
Justin
Danial

All of you are expected to come unless u have a valid reason.

Please meet
Venue :IN SCHOOL OUTSIDE THE SCOUT DEN ,
Time: 5.45pm SHARP
Attire: FULL scout uniform .

Yours in scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout  Unit

East zone frisbee competition

Dear brothers and sisters,

There is an east zone frisbee competition coming up , those who are interested please submit your names to me , Latest by Tuesday , 24th Sept 2013 , 4pm.

This east zone frisbee competition are only open to GIRLS, LOWER SEC . Sec 3s are not allowed to join.

Yours in scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Troop

Dear brothers and sisters,

Gentle reminder for those who will be going for East area pltc to pack your items accordingly to the packing list especially items 25 to 27,
 And also report at 0630 hrs on thursday as the bus will arrive at 0645 hrs .

If you are not able to attend (despite the info given to you guys very very long ago) , you will be expected to refund the course fee of $50 per pax.

Yours in scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Troop

PLTC

Dear brothers and sisters,

This is for all sec 2s/3s that are attending pltc, Mr yong wants to check if you have prepared the things you need for your pltc camp such as equipment , forms etc. As per the print out handed out to you guys , and also refer to the form and circular given to you guys that time.

Yours in scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout troop

Beatty Beaver Scout Troop's 60th Anniversary Campfire

Dear brothers and sisters,

Here are the details for the campfire , if you are interested tell your ASPL, Yuanshun by Tomorrow ! (04/09/13)

Date: 19th October ( Saturday)
Time : 6pm -10pm
Venue: Beatty Secondary School
Attire : Full scout uniform

The meeting time has not been confirmed yet, once it has been confirmed we will inform you.

Yours in scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Troop

Wednesday, 4th September 2013 Meeting

Dear brothers and sisters,

Please take note that there is a Muster Parade on this Wednesday, 4th September.
Please report in your FULL SCOUT UNIFORM and bring along your WHITE ACTIVITY TEE.
Please also make sure that your full scout uniform is in tip top condition. If you have any question about your scout uniform, feel free to ask me or your respective PLs.

Yours in Scouting,
Lim Yuan Shun
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Oneida Scout Troop

Wednesday, 21st August 2013 meeting

Dear brothers and sisters,

Please note that tomorrow's muster parade is cancelled.

Please report for tomorrow's meeting, Wednesday, 21st August 2013 at 2:30pm.

Report in your WHITE ACTIVITY TEE as per normal. Thank you and have a great day!!! :D

Yours-in-scouting

Yoris Yunanda

Patrol Leader

Oneida Scout Troop

Wednesday (21/8/13)

Dear brothers and sisters,

There is a muster parade on Wednesday , 21 August.

Please come in your FULL SCOUT UNIFORM , make sure its in tip top condition, and bring along your WATER BOTTLES.
Meeting will start at the usual timing , so please dont be late for meeting .

Yours in Scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Troop

Bedok Town Campfire

Dear brothers and sisters,

To those who have signed up for the bedok town campfire here are the details:
(we will be meeting up and going there together)

Date: 10 Aug 2013
Attire: Full scout uniform
Venue: Esso bus stop
Time: 4.45pm

Please be punctual.

Yours in scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Troop

First Class Scout Exploration Test 13/03

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am pleased to inform you that the above mentioned mentioned test will be conducted.

The details will be as follows:
First Class Scout Exploration Test 13/03
Date: 7 - 8 September 2013
Time: 0800hrs(7 Sep) - 1800hrs(8 Sep)
Requirement: Advanced Scout Standard Holders may apply.

Prelim Report Briefing 
Date: 10 August 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 1000 hrs
Venue: 201 Mac
Attire: Scout Related Tee; Covered Shoes
Attendance is compulsory! Should you not attend the briefing, you will be withdrawn from the test.
*Bring your previous attempt prelim report.

Prelim Report Submission
Deadline: 30 August 2013

Prelim Report Debrief
Date: 3 September 2013 1400hrs ESSS

Name List: (Past Candidates)

• Isabelle Han
• Yoris
• Muhd Zulhilman
• Dillon Lim
• Lim Yuan Shun
• Hamka
• Jasmine Ong

Should you be interested in taking part in the above mentioned test, please send me an Email/ Call/ SMS  to notify me of your interest by 10 August 2013, 1000hrs. No late submissions will be entertained!!
Yours In Scouting

Alexis Teng (aka Spirit Warrior)
Oneida Scout Troop
"Together as ONEIDA Scouts"

Wednesday (7/5/13)

Dear brothers and sisters,

There is no cca on this day as it is a half day,
But please stay back in the hall after the performance to help the school arrange the tables and chairs for some examination.

Yours in Scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Troop

collection of donation draw booklets

Dear brothers and sisters,

Details for the collection are listed below.

Date: Tuesday, 30st of July

Time: 1700 hrs.

Venue: Tampines East CC Mac

Levels Involved: Sec1s - 5s

Date: Wednesday, 31st of July

Time: 1630 hrs. (During Meeting)

Venue: East Spring Secondary School

Levels Involved: Sec1s - 5s

Please do take note that the deadline for the returns of the booklets would be this Wednesday, 31^st of July. Just a gentle reminder, it is COMPULSORY to return all unsold booklets by the deadline or else it would be considered SOLD.

Yours in Scouting

Kang Yu

Oneida Scout Group

9th Asia Pacific Region Air / Internet Jamboree

Dear brothers and sisters,

Those who have signed up for this , here are the details :

Date: Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th August 2013

Official Opening ceremony -10am on Saturday 3rd August 

-Amateur Radio users can use the official Radio Channel

-Yahoo Messenger- Voice, video and text chat 

-Web based chats, Facebook

-Browsing

Website:

The official website of the event will be :

http://www.bsgindia.org/9aprinternetjamboree2013.htm

Further information regarding this event will also be posted on this website.

Facebook link:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/148773081948711/

Yours in Scouting,

Carrie Quek

Senior Patrol Leader/Troop Leader

Oneida Scout Unit 

Donation draw booklets

Dear brothers and sisters,

Please bring ALL your donation draw booklets tomorrow(Fri. 26/7) . As Venture Kang Yu will be collecting it ,this includes the sec 4 and 5s .

Thanks.

Yours in Scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Tests

Dear All,

There will be 2 tests on this upcoming Wednesday, 10 July. Both only involving sec 1s, the two tests are Highway code, country code and Exploration test. For exploration test, please study up till what you were taught last friday. It's one of the last few tests you all have! Study hard!

Yours In Scouting,
Jasmine Ong
Patrol Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Cooking .

Dear All,

For Wednesday meeting on 03/07/13 , Sec ones are required to bring mess tin, mess tin stove, solid fuels and a packet of maggi mee . If you are unsure of where to get these things, you can find it at any army shop, one example would be the army shop opposite East View PRIMARY school. If theres any other questions, please ask your respective PLs about it .

Yours In Scouting,
Jasmine Ong
Patrol Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Dear brothers and sisters,

Due to the haze situation, all CCA activities are suspended until further notice.
Campfire on 22nd june will also be postponed tentatively to 6 july.

Please make sure you guys drink up and take care of yourselves.

Yours in Scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Collection of Donation draw booklets

Dear brothers and sisters,

Tomorrow's collection is cancelled till further notice.



Yours in scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Dear brothers and sisters,

Those who are going for CD and SANA course please take note,

For those who are going for CD course :

Date: 18 June 2013
Venue: Tampines Inter Mac
Time: 7.30am

For those who are going for SANA course :

Date: 20 June 2013
Venue: Tampines Inter Mac
Time: 7.45am

This is the meet up timings for the courses , Please be punctual .


Yours in Scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Dear all,

This is just a friendly reminder for those who are collecting more Donation Draw booklets/returning the booklets.

Date: 21 June 2013
Time: 1400 hrs
Venue: East Spring Secondary School, Scout Den (For the convenience of those in NPC)

Below are the list of people who have yet to collect their donation draw booklets.

Nyimas Nuralysha Fitri Kemas Z

Sabater Kaye Anne Reyes

Elwin Hoo Wei Yin

Yusuf Zicky Andreekha

Tan Jun Sheng Jackson

Azra Afrina Bte Aljefreen

Abdul Matin B Samsudin

Toh Ping Kiat, Benjamin

Aderline Che Wan Theng

Abdur Rahim B Rosli

Muhammad Danish B Zainudin

Hamka Bin Iskandar

Ng Chun Mun Sean

Ong Jian Rui, Keith

Nurul Hikmah Bte Zulkifli

Tan Yong Jie

Neo Hui Ping

Wong Si En

Muhd Danial Adryan Bin Ismail

Muhammad Arif B Jamsuri

YIS

Kang Yu

Oneida Scout Group

Hougang Campfire

Dear All,

Just a reminder to the people mentioned below who have signed up to attend the Hougang Rangers Campfire.

-Isabelle Han
-Carrie
-Jasmine
-Yuan Shun
-Mervin
-Yoris
-Hamka
-Teck Chong
-Xuan Yu
-Mei Lian
-Janice
-Kelly
-Kai Wen
-Nur Ain
-Danial
-Benjamin
-Gems
-Danish
-Jia Sen
-Wei Zhi
-Marcus Siang
-Samuel
-Fang Hsu
-Elwin
-Dillon
-Zuhilman
-Pragi

Please meet at the void deck beside East Spring on the 22nd June 2013 at 5.45pm sharp in your full uniform. Transport will be provided and estimated time to arrive back at East Spring will be around 10.30 PM.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

CD and SANA Course

Dear All,

Below are the list of the scouts who have previously signed up for the CD and SANA Course. The course will be held as planned.

SANA Course (20/06/2013)
-Azra
-Aderline
-Jia Le
-Elwin
-Cary
-Xuan Yu
-Hamka
-Isabelle Han
-Pragi
-Dillon
-Zhen Hui
-Fang Hsu
-Samuel
-Nabil
-Zulhiman
-Wei Qiang
-Nigel
-Carrie
-Crystal
-Justin
-Nur'Ain
-Mei Lian
-Benjamin
-Kai Wen
-Kelly
-Wei Zhi
-Yoris

CD Course (18/06/2013)
-Azra
-Aderline
-Jia Le
-Xuan Yu
-Cary
-Hamka
-Isabelle Han
-Yuan Shun
-Zhen Hui
-Zulhilman
-Hilmi
-Wei Qiang
-Justin
-Benjamin
-Yoris

The IC for SANA course will be SPL Carrie Quek and IC for CD course will be SPL Hamka, shortly they will inform you guys of the meet up details and such. Any details (time, attire, venue and etc.) can be found from my previous blog post.

For those who have signed up and passed the money to SPL Carrie but your name is not here, please give your names to Venture Alexis ASAP because you have not successfully got registered into the system. And SPL Carrie will refund you the course fee.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

NPC Training Scedules

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am pleased to inform all of you that the leaders have decided to set up a team and compete in the National Patrol Camp Competition. Below are the names of some scouts who have previously shown interest to be part of team.

-Azra
-Kelly
-Dillon
-Marcus Siang
-Jia Le
-Zulhilman
-Yuan Shun
-Elwin
-Wei Qiang
-Carrie
-Nigel
-Justin See
-Jia Sen
-Hilmi
-Danial
-Wei Zhi
-Mark Low
-Yoris
-Benjamin
-Mervin
-Mei Lian
-Janice
-Gems
-Isabelle Han

For the names that appeared above, please take note of the following training schedule.

Date: 19, 20, 21 June 2013
Time: 0800 - 1700 Hrs
Attire: PT Kit
Things to Bring: Army Knife, Poncho, Water Bottle, Gloves (optional)

Although being part of the training team is on volunteerism basis, we take attendance very seriously, therefore, those who cannot make it or have any questions regarding the trainings, please feel free to contact Mr Yong.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

Civil Defence Course and SANA Course

Dear Brother and Sisters,

These are the details for those who signed up for the civil defence and SANA course.

Civil Defence Course

Date: 18 June 2013
Time: 0900-1630hrs
Venue: Yishun Fire Staion, 533 Industrial Park A #01-01 S(768774)
Eligibility: Sec 2s -4s
Attire: Half U
Things to bring: Writing Materials, Money for Lunch

SANA Course

Date: 20 June 2013
Time: 0900-1730hrs
Venue: Seng Kang Commuinity Hub, No.2 Seng Kang Square #05-01 S(545025)
Eligibility: Sec1s - 4s
Attire: Half U
Things to bring: Writing Materials, Money for Lunch

Those who are going for CD course :
Lim Yuan Shun
Justin See
Ng Wei Qiang 
Lim Zhen Hui
Cary Goh Hwee Ting
Azra Afrina
Hamka Bin Iskandar
Benjamin Toh
Chia Jia Le
Isabelle Han
Aderline Che 
Zulhilman
Muhd Ruknan Hilmi

Those who are going for SANA course:
Nur Ameerah
Kelly Yeo Xin Ying
Ng Wei Qiang
Lim Zhen Hui
Cary Goh Hwee Ting
Azra Afrina
Crystal Seah
Yeo Kai Wen
Tan Mei Lian
Mark Low
Nyimas Nur Alysha
Gems Seah Gui Yang
Hamka Bin Iskandar
Muhd Nabil 
Benjamin Toh
Carrie Quek Miao Ling
Liu Fang Hsu
Janice Lee
Siti Nur'ain
Isabel Ong
Zulhilman
Dillon Lim Jun Jie
Chia Jia Le
Isabelle Han 
Aderline Che
Samuel
Koh Rou An
Pragatheeswari

Yours in scouting,

Carrie Quek

Senior Patrol Leader/Troop leader

Oneida Scouts Unit

Hougang Rangers Campfire

Dear All,

Below are the namelist of those who previously expressed their interest in the above mentioned event.

-Isabelle Han
-Carrie Quek
-Jasmine Ong
-Lim Yuan Shun
-Mervin Song
-Yoris
-Hamka
-Teck Chong
-Xuan Yu
-Azra
-Mei Lian
-Janice
-Kelly
-Kai Wen
-Siti Nur'Ain
-Danial
-Mark
-Benjamin Toh
-Gems
-Danish
-Jia Sen
-Wei Zhi
-Marcus Siang
-Samuel
-Fang Hsu
-Wei Qiang
-Elwin
-Dillon

Please Reconfirm your attendance to your respective PLs and PLs to confirm the attendance to SPL Carrie by 14 June 2013 so that we can make arrangement for the campfire.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

Issuing of donation draw tickets 2013

Dear brothers and sisters,

The issuing of donation draw tickets will be held this friday (07/06/13),

 

Time: 0900 hrs - 1000 hrs

Attire : PE shirt and PE shorts

Venue : East spring secondary 

We apologise for the 11th hour notice due to the late issue of tickets from Scouts HQ from a printing

error for schools in the East Area. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Yong @ 83283763 should your parents require confirmation. Apologies once again.

Yours in Scouting,

Carrie Quek

Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader

Oneida Scouts Unit 

St Gabriel's Campfire

Dear All,

Here is a reminder for all who are attending the above mentioned event.
Below are the participants involved.

-Jasmine
-Dillon
-Zulhilman
-Carrie
-Isabelle
-Janice
-Mei Lian
-Rena
-Elwin
-Marcus Siang
-Yuan Shun
-Hamka
-Mervin
-Donavan

Date: 1st June 2013
Place to meet: Tampines MRT Station
Time: 1730 hrs
Attire: Full Uniform
Things to Bring: EZ Link Card
I/C: Carrie Quek

Please be punctual so that we can reach the hosting school on time.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

22/05/13

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

For tomorrow, 22/05/13
Attire : Report in white activity tee (Sec 2s bring along your full scout uniform)
Time : 1430hrs

The following names below are to study for their First Aid retest that will be tomorrow.
1) Kang Wen Han
2) Liu Fang Hsu
3) Samuel Loh
4) Pour Jia Sen
5) Yong Zi Hua
6) Yeo Wei Zhi
7) Marcus Siang
8) Elwin Hoo
9) Isabel Ong
10) Pragatheeswari
11) Nyimas

Yours In Scouting,
Jasmine Ong
Patrol Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Camp Cook Proficiency

Dear All,

There will be a briefing for those who have signed up for the camp cook proficiency previously. The details are as such.

Date: 21 May 2013
Time: 2.30Pm
Venue: Outside Scout Den

People Involved:
-Lim Yuan Shun
-Mervin Song
-Hamka
-Yoris Yunanda
-Nabil
-Chia Jia Le
-Benjamin Toh
-Ng Wei Qiang
-Justin See
-Carrie Quek
-Isabelle Han
-Jasmine Ong

Please bring along writing materials to take down notes.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

Oneida Scout Blog's Banner Design Contest

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As the heading suggest, there will be a banner designing contest opened to all of you in lieu of the group's 15th anniversary. The aim of this contest is to put your creativity and skills to test. Participant will be tasked to create a soft copy design for the banner of our scout blog. Details are as such.

Eligibility: All
Deadline: 30th May 2013
Instructions: Email your design to marcustan.yy@gmail.com in JPEG format. Design should be in rectangular shape.
Prize: Winner of the contest will get their design put up on the blog for the year 2013 and design will be made into a badge for everyone as a anniversary gift

Interested parties are to give your name to SPL Hamka.

Please do not be shy and participate actively, this is the first time the unit is allowing for scouts' design to be used as part of the blog. I hope to see many submissions. Any doubts do feel free to call/sms me at 90078659.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

St Gabriel's Southern Cross Scout Group 54th Annual Campfire

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We have been invited by Southern Cross Scout Group to their annual campfire and details are as such.


Date: 1st June 2013, Saturday
Time: 1800 - 2200
Venue: St. Gabriel’s Secondary School
Attire: Full Uniform
Levels Involved: Sec1s - 3s

Interested participants please give your names to SPL Carrie Quek by 4th May 2013. Please take part actively and PLs please strongly encourage your patrol members to take part.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

Tests

Dear All,

For tomorrow, 17/04/13 meeting, there will be tests, please study and pass it!

Sec 1s,

1. First Aid Test
2. National Loyalty ( for those who failed the pledge verbal test, there will be a retest tomorrow ) 

Sec 2s, 

1. First Aid Retest
2. Outdoor Precaution Retest
3. Exploration Test

Study well and goodluck!

* Gentle reminder, sec2s and above please report after school to build the flagpole. * 

Yours In Scouting, 

Jasmine Ong

Patrol Leader

Oneida Scout Unit 

Camp Cook Proficiency

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Camp Cook Proficiency will be opened to interested scouts. Details are below.

About: Camp cook refers to cooking in the outdoor with the help/use of man-made utensils.
Date: TBC
Briefing Date: TBC
Cost: $5-$10 (Varies for different individuals)
Egibility: Sec2s and Above

Interested scouts please give your names to Carrie Quek by 17 April 2013. The course will be opened based on popularity. Please participate actively, thank you.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

Wednesday Meeting, 17/04/13

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On Wednesday, 17/04/13 please fall in in your Full Scout Uniform and bring along your White PT Kit.
Please also ensure that your uniform is in tiptop condition.

For the Sec ones, please study up for your First aid as on that day there will be a test for it. Study hard and pass it once and for all .
For the Sec Twos and above, please come down to the den earlier and start building the flagpole asap.

Also take note that if you were to be absent for CCA, only MC will be accepted. ( a photocopy of it is also fine if you need to give it to your form teacher ) Parents Letter will not be not accepted unless compassionate reasons.

Yours In Scouting,
Hamka Iskandar
Senior Patrol Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Wednesday meeting (10/04/13)

Dear brother and sister scouts,

There will be no meeting on Friday, 12/04/13 , as there will be sports day.
And please fall in, in full scout uniform on Wednesday, bring along your PT kit (white activity tee) and fall in at 2.45pm


Yours in scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior patrol leader/Troop leader
Oneida scout unit

Upcoming Courses

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am pleased to inform you that the Civil Defence and SANA Badges Schemes for 2013 are now open for registration. Details are as such.

Civil Defence Course

Date: 18 June 2013
Time: 0900-1630hrs
Venue: Yishun Fire Staion, 533 Industrial Park A #01-01 S(768774)
Eligibility: Sec 2s -4s
Cost Fee: $3
Attire: Half U
Things to bring: Writing Materials, Money for Lunch

For interested participants, please give your names and money to SPL Hamka by 20 Feb 2013.

SANA Course

Date: 20 June 2013
Time: 0900-1730hrs
Venue: Seng Kang Commuinity Hub, No.2 Seng Kang Square #05-01 S(545025)
Eligibility: Sec1s - 4s
Cost Fee: $10
Attire: Half U
Things to bring: Writing Materials, Money for Lunch

For interested participants, please give your names and money to SPL Carrie by 17 Apr 2013.

Respective SPLs please use the event and record sheet to collect money for the CD and SANA Course only and hand it up to me on 17 Apr 2013 (Wednesday).
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I have also opened up the Sports Climbing (Rock Climbing) and Kayaking Course for those interested, these courses will help you earn your proficiency badges upon passing.

Sports Climbing Proficiency Level 1


Date: 26 May 2013
Time: 0900-1700hrs
Venue: Water-Venture (Pasir Ris) 125 Elias Road (S) 519926
Eligibility: Sec1s - 4s
Cost Fee: $48
Attire: PT Kit



1 Star Kayaking Course


Date: 1 & 2 June 2013
Time: 0900-1700hrs
Venue: Water-Venture (Pasir Ris) 125 Elias Road (S) 519926
Eligibility: Sec1s - 4s
Cost Fee: $50
Attire: PT Kit



For those interested in the kayaking and sports climbing course, please download the application form from the link below and fill it up together with all the signatures required and hand it up to me on 17 April 2013.

http://www.water-venture.org.sg/forms/WV_CourseActivity.pdf

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Please actively participate in all the above mentioned courses, there will be badges awarded. PLs please strongly encourage your patrol members to attend.


YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

Hougang Rangers Campfire

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are invited by Hougang Rangers Scout Group to attend their campfire, details are as such.

Date: 22 Jun 2013
Time: 1800-2200hrs
Eligibility: Sec1s - 3s
Venue: Hougang Secondary School
Attire: Full Uniform

Interested parties please give your name to SPL Carrie Quek by Wednesday (10/04/13). I strongly encourage all of you to participate in this event as it will be a great exposure for those who have not been to a campfire.

YIS
Marcus Tan
Oneida Scout Group

Project Heart 2013

Dear Brothers and Sisters

Singapore Heart Foundation is organising a course where you can learn how to do CPR and AED.
The Course is open to scouts of age 15 years old and above.
It is a good skill to be equipped and most of all, it is FREE!
Do not waste this opportunity. Interested scouts please give your names to respective SPL by this Friday 6 April 2013. Limited seats only!

Yours In Scouting
Humaira Salleh
Oneida Scout Troop

Wednesday and friday meeting

Dear brother and sister scouts,

There will be no meeting Friday, but all of u are to bring your full scout uniform on Wednesday and bring along your white activity tee.

Yours in scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior patrol leader / troop leader
Oneida scout unit

Sports Carnival 2013

Dear Brothers and Sisters Scouts,

These are the names of those who are servicing for tomorrow, 30/03/13 Sports Carnival.

1) Nur'Ain
2) Mei Lian
3) Rena
4) Vera Fonseka
5) Koh Rou An
6) Yeo Kai Wen
7) Kelly Yeo
8) Crystal Seah
9) Gems Seah
10) Marcus Siang
11) Mark

For those who are servicing, Please report in Half Uniform with Dark Blue Unit Tee .
For those participating in the games, Please report in PT kit ( Dark Blue Unit Tee ) .
Please report at 8am outside the scout den this applies to all attending tampines sports carnival.

Yours In Scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader / Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Sports carnival servicing 2013

Dear brother and sister scouts ,

There is a tampines sports carnival this saturday in sch , all of you are encouraged
to come for this , i would also like to have people volunteering themselves for
servicing , this will help you in completing part of your standards . If you are interested ,
Please submit your names to your PLs by friday latest

Yours in scouting ,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol leader / troop leader
Oneida scout unit

Wednesday 27/03/13

Dear brother and sister scouts ,

Sec 1s are to bring $18.70 for their Scout uniform ,
There will also be a First Class Hike briefing conducted tomorrow (27/3) sec 3s who are interested please come down for meeting


Yours in Scouting,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader/ Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Unit

First Class Scout Hike 13/02

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am pleased to inform you that the above mentioned mentioned test will be conducted.

The details will be as follows:
First Class Scout Exploration Test 13/02
Date: 13-14 April 2013
Time: 0800hrs(13 Apr) - 1800hrs(14 Apr)
Requirement: Advanced Scout Standard Holders may apply.

Prelim Report Briefing 
Date: 27 Mar 2013 (Wednesday)
Time: 1500 hrs
Attire: Half Uniform with Unit T-shirt
Venue: ESSS
Attendance is compulsory! Should you not attend the briefing, you will be withdrawn from the test.

Prelim Report Submission
Deadline: TBC

Prelim Report Debrief
Date: TBC

Should you be interested in taking part in the above mentioned test, please send me an email to notify me of your interest by 27 Jan 2013, 1500hrs. No late submissions will be entertained!!

Yours In Scouting

Alexis Teng (aka Spirit Warrior)
Oneida Scout Troop
"Together as ONEIDA Scouts"

SANA course & zhong hua campfire

Dear brother and sister scouts ,

There wont be any SANA course tmr , It will be pushed to June .
And We will not be attending the Zhonghua campfire on Saturday 23 March 2013. The school has designated the last few days of the March holidays as time for students to enjoy their family time and catch up on revision.

Yours in scouting ,
Carrie Quek
Senior patrol leader / Troop leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Friday meeting

Dear brother and sister scouts ,

There will be jobweek camp briefing this coming friday , so ALL ( except those who are going to poly )  is to come down for meeting ,Attendance will be taken . 
And there wont be any flagbreak so all is to fall in , in their PT kit 

Yours in scouting ,
Carrie Quek 
Senior Patrol Leader / Troop Leader
Oneida Scout Unit 

Health trooper badge names

Dear brother and sister scouts ,

These are the names of those who have signed up for the health trooper course tmr :

Yoris yunanda
wei qiang
dillon lim
cary goh
jia le
nabil
zulhilman
vera
zhen hui
teck chong
carrie quek
azra afrina
dhaniah
austen teng
lim yuan shun
hamka
benjamin
mervin song.
Jasmine
Isabelle

Yours in scouting ,
Carrie Quek
Senior Patrol Leader / Troop leader
Oneida Scout Unit

Reporting details for JWC'13

Dear All,

The annual Jobweek Camp is here once again. Details are as such.

Date: 16 - 19 March 2013

Time: 0645hrs

Venue: ESSS

Camp Fees: $20 (Lunch for 4 Days) + $ 12 / $9 (Dinner for 4 Days)

This is a compulsory camp for all Oneida Scouts, consent forms will be given on the next Wednesday meeting, please bring along your $12 (Sec 1 - 3) / $9 (Sec 4-5) for the next meeting. Please get camp packing list from your PL, they should know what to bring.

YIS

Alexis Teng

Oneida Scout Group

Pack List for Job Week Camp

Hey all!

hope all of you are excited about the camp. There will be lots of fun and games during the camp. Some of you might still be unsure of what to bring, so please kindly refer to the list below.

S/NO	Item	Qty	Remarks
1	Scout related shirts, or school shirts	4	For girls, bring 1-2 dark coloured T-shirts
2	Shorts	4
3	Socks	4
4	Undergarments	4
5	Full Scout Uniform, with headgear, (Black canvas/marching shoes)	1 Set
6	Jacket	1	Optional
7	Poncho	1
8	Sneakers / Shoes	1 pair	For extra use
9	Slippers	1
10	Toiletries	1 Set	Includes toothbrush, toothpaste, showering, Towel
11	Fork and Spoon	1 Set
12	Mess tin	1 Set
13	Mug	1
14	Water Bottle	1	1ℓ minimum
15	Swiss Army Knife	1
16	Torchlight and spare batteries	1 set
17	Clothes Hanger	1
18	Homework/ Writing Materials	1 set
19	Personal medication	1 set
20	Sewing Kit	1 set
21	Pouch	1	Compulsory (For money handling)

Do not worry if you are not sure what to do during Job Week, there will be a detailed briefing on the day itself.

Yours in Scouting
Alexis Teng aka Spirit Warrior
Oneida Scout Group