Singapore Scouts @ World's Largest Scout Camp - 22nd WSJ Sweden (27 July - 7 August 2011)

Thirty-Six Scouts, Seven ISTs and Five Adult Leaders represented Singapore Scout Association in the 22nd World Scout Jamboree from 27 July to 7 August 2011 in Sweden, Kristianstad.  The WSJ2011 had been recorded as being the largest number of participants with 40,061 from 146 countries.  It was also awarded for being the first WSJ to attain the status as Green /or Eco-Jamboree.

WSJ2011 SINGAPORE CONTNGENT - 120 DAYS OF PREPARATIONS

WSJ2011 SINGAPORE CONTINGENT - WE ARE READY FOR SWEDEN!

 WSJ2011 OFFICIAL SINGAPORE CONTINGENT

Contingent Strength: 36 Scout/Ventures, 7 ISTs & 5 CMT

 CONTINGENT MANAGEMENT TEAM (CMT)

 (from left) Desmond Foo, Koh Keok Meng, Contingent Leader, Mr Michael Poh, Yeo Kai Cheow & Edgar Wong

 JAGUAR PATROL

(From left) - APL Jerald Seow, Tan Yan Kang, Leevanessh Ravi, CL, CMT Desmond, PL Li Yi Ming & Koh Rui Liang

(Not in the picture: Nikhil Puthran, Michael Teoh, Aaron Poon & Soe Wai Yan Linn)

 CHEETAH PATROL

(From left: Ashley Lim Yuzheng, Revanth Chezhian, CL, CMT Yeo Kai Cheow, Marcus Liew & APL Mervyn Pon

(Not in the picture: PL Ng Jun Meng, Richard Chan, Shasqil Rukisor, Christopher Chan & Edward Chia)

 LEOPARD PATROL

(from left) APL See Yong Xin, Thomas Lam, Jimmy Susanto, Arnold Sim, CL, CMT Keok Meng, Ng De Kai, John Ortega, Jan Chong and PL Andrew Tan Shou Ren (Not in the picture: Tavis Tan Rui Min)

 PUMA PATROL

(from left) Benedict Kao, Ng Weng Sun, PL Nicholas Quek, APL Sudeep Agarwal, CL, CMT Edgar Wong, Ramdan, Jethro Lim and Benjamin Lee.  (Not in the picture: Egan Mah & Sampson Choo)

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TEAM/CMT

(from left) CMT Yeo Kai Cheow, CMT Koh Keok Meng, IST Kelvin Chew, IST Tan Chong Zhi, IST Michael Ang, Contingent Leader, MICHAEL POH, CMT Edgar Wong, CMT Desmond Foo & IST Soon Wei Long

(Not in the picture: IST Oliver Lim, IST Herry Hermanto & IST Mah Wei Siang)

WSJ2011 SINGAPORE CONTINGENT PREPARATORY CAMP - 27-29 MAY 2011, SARIMBUN SCOUT CAMP

WSJ2011 UPDATES - UNIT PLACEMENT from WSJ2011 Organiser

There are 4 towns in the entire Jamboree site accommodating more than 38,000 Scouts. The four towns are named Spring (for IST & Adult Leaders), Winter, Autumn and Summer. In each town, it is expected to house 9,500 scouts and each town has been divided into 6 sub-camps. In each sub-camp, there is about 1500-2000 Scouts from various countries.

SINGAPORE CONTINGENT will be housed under Summer Town and will be in KARLSTAD Sub-Camp (not Stockholm as previously mentioned). In KARLSTAD SUB-CAMP, the following countries will be with SINGAPORE:

1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Canada
4. Denmark
5. Finland
6. France (2 Contingents)
7. Germany (2 Contingents)
8. Guyana
9. Hungary
10. Iceland
11. Italy
12. Japan
13. Luxembourg
14. Netherlands
15. Norway
16. Poland
17. Portugal (2 contingents)
18. Republic Of Korea
19. Russian Federation
20. Spain (2 contingents)
21. Sweden (3 contingents)
22. Switzerland
23. United Kingdom (5 contingents)
24. United States (3 contingents)

So, SINGAPORE ...are you ready to journey into "European" cultures with just this experience of a lifetime! Be prepared..we are 70 days away from WSJ2011

Getting To Know How Participants Have Their Food @ WSJ2011 Sweden

22nd World Scout Jamboree 2011, Sweden - Official Song

PATROL 4 TO PIT AGAINST ALL ODDS, THIS SUNDAY 8 MAY 2011

WSJ2011 Singapore Patrol 4 led by Troop Leader, MR EDGAR WONG hopes to pit against all odds by topping the Inter-Patrol Fund-Raising Challenge on this Sunday, 8 May 2011 at CSC.  Pressure on the Patrol to perform after witnessing the top performer of Patrol 3 who raked in the best result on 24 April 2011.  However, just two days ago on (1 May - Labour Day), IST-CMT team had went up to the top spot.    

PATROL 3 TOPPED THE WSJ2011 FR-CHALLENGE ON SUNDAY, 24 APRIL 2011

The battle had fought fierciously with Patrol 3 had topped the table by a diiference of $195 beating IST-CMT Patrol just 20 hours after they went on top of Patrol 2.  The pressure is ON..for Patrol 4 who will charging it on Sunday, 8 May ...not forgetting our IST-CMT who will lead the charge this Sunday again (1 May) eventhough it is a labour-day holiday...

Patrol 3 members who worked on two shifts charged up the table were Andrew, Tavis, Nicholas, Soe Wai Yan, Lim Lik Xian, Ng Weng Sun, Christopher Chan, Mervyn Pon and with our 4 ISTs, Wei Long, Chongzhi, Michael Ang and Oliver Lim - led by Troop Leader, KM. Well Done guys...keep up the good fun spirit

WSJ2011 Inter-Patrol Fund-Raising Challenge - Patrol 2 topped the table.

PATROL 2 led by Troop Leader, Happy Fish had topped the Fund-Raising Challenge, beating previous week's record of Patrol 1.  This weekend, Patrol 3 led by KM hopes to see another heart-breaking record. 

FN: We apologise that we are unable to publish the amount raised by the Patrols, due to security concerns.  Members of the respective Patrols are kept informed and updated of their efforts through our regular emails and facebook links. 

SINGAPORE CONTINGENT GEARING UP FOR WSJ2011 CULTUTAL FESTIVAL

Our Dance Trainer, Mrs Margaret Anderson preparing our members for a cultural performance for WSJ2011 during our 3rd Contingent meeting on Saturday, 16 April 2011.  Our contingent is pleased to have Mrs Margaret and Mr & Mrs Patrick Tan assisting our Contingent in preparation for our WSJ2011 trip.

LAUNCH OF WSJ2011 INTER-PATROL FUND-RAISING CHALLENGE

Forty-One (41) Scouts in 4 Patrols will battle it out to compete in our first-ever INTER-PATROL WSJ FUND-RAISING CHALLENGE starting from April to June 2011.  Each Patrol with 9 members will have to work together to raise a minimum amount of $5,000 or more.  From management of their booth at our weekend flea market to the sale of Special Commemorative Badges.  The highest-earned Patrol will win the Challenge with lot of surprises await them.

Our first Challenge on 10 April 2011 @ China Square Central Flea Market, Patrol One led by Arnold Sim, Jethro Lim, Sudeep Agarwal and Tan Yan Kang together with their Troop Leader, Desmond Foo raised their first $1,000 mark to set the pace for other patrols to follow.  Well Done, Patrol One ....you guys are the Best!    

3rd CONTINGENT MEETING - SATURDAY 16 APRIL AT 1030HRS, SSA-MPH

The WSJ2011 3rd Contingent Meeting will be held on this Saturday, 16 April 2011 at 10.30am.  Venue: Scout HQ MPH.

Attire: In full uniform (red scarf) with headgear (*final photograph taking session for name cards and souvenir booklet)

  Agenda
  1030hrs - WSJ2011 Updates (Sweden Information)
  1040hrs - Inter-Patrol Fund-Raising Projects
  1045hrs - WSJ2011 Preparatory Camp
  1100hrs - Preparation for Cultural Performance
  1230hrs - Admin
  1300hrs -  AOB

For those who have not paid your second payment of $1,500, please do so at this meeting.   Please make cheque payable to “THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCIATION”.   Please note that the balance payment of $1800 must be made during our Preparatory Camp.  

ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL WSJ PARTICIPANTS.  Members who are unable to attend, will be required to submit absence note from their respective Unit Leader or Sponsoring Authority.  (Please see enclosed Attendance List and WSJ Schedule - to help you plan your attendance)

PATROL 2 - ON FUND-RAISING DUTY AT CHINA SQUARE CENTRAL ON THIS SUNDAY, 17 APRIL 2011 LED BY TROOP LEADER, MR YEO KAI CHEOW.

ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL WSJ PARTICIPANTS TO ATTEND OUR REGULAR MEETINGS AND FUND-RAISING PROJECTS. 
Contingent Secretary

WSJ2011 Team Supports Earth Hour 2011 @ The Promontory@ Marina Bay

WSJ2011 Team strongly supported Earth Hour+ on Saturday, 26 March 2011 at The Promontory @ Marina Bay.  With our fellow Scouts participation, we conducted our fund-raising sale in darkness when the clock struck at 2030hrs.  

WSJ2011 Fund-Raising Project - Contingent Hits the first $5,000 Mark

WSJ2011 Singapore Contingent through our weekly sponsorship of souvenir items from Viewpoint Trading, had contributed to our first $5,000 mark within the first 3 weeks of promotion.  Through sheer determination and belief in fulfilling each member's dream of participating in at least one World Scout Jamboree, the Scouts from various Units, took the opportunity to get to know each other through this service learning.  Through this involvement, they built on their mutual understanding, team-work, respect and trust. Every individual was tasked and given opportunity to demonstrate leadership and management skills, providing the Contingent Management Team, a good platform to better understand the strength and needs of each individual as well as the Patrol's strength.

What a good turnout! Scouts with their families, old and young, came to China Square Central Flea Market to snap up our good collection of badges and souvenirs.  Our WSJ2011 Limited Edition Commemorative Badge (500pcs only) priced at $10.00 a piece, had received numerous reservations. Thank you all for your tremendous Scouting support! 

2nd Contingent Meeting - Saturday, 26 March 2011 at 1030hrs SSA

The 2nd Contingent Meeting will be held on 26th March 2011 @ 1030hrs in the SSA Programme Room. Attire : Full Scout Uniform, Including Beret, Red Scarf

Meeting Agenda

- Patrol Organisation (Who's Who)
- Cultural Talents (Performance)

- WSJ2011 Preparatory Camp

- Photo-taking of participants (in full attire)

- WSJ Admin (T-shirt size measurement & souvenirs order)

- AOB

For those who have not paid your 2nd payment, please do so at this meeting.   Please make cheque payable to “THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCIATION”. 

Those who have not submitted a copy of your Personal Particulars' page of your Passport, please do so. 

For further clarifications, please feel free to contact Contingent Secretary via email: themeworks@singnet.com.sg.  Alternately, you can contact Scout HQ (International Secretariat, Mr Faizal at 6259-2858.

Be Seen! Be Known! Be Our Supporters! @ WSJ2011 Fund Raising Booth

Scouts from ACS(I) & 23 Eagles putting their best to raise fund at our weekend fund-raising booth at Scout Association on 5 March 2011 and at China Square Central Flea Market on Sunday, 6 March 2011.  The fund-raising effort, a first for WSJ Singapore Contingent, inculcate the value of team work, self-achievement and brotherhood bonding among the members as well as adult leaders.  The WSJ2011 Fund-Raising Project will go on every Sunday at China Square Central from 1030hrs to 1730hrs until the first week of July 2011.  Please continue to support us! 

WSJ2011 FUND-RAISING SALE - SATURDAY 5 MAR 2011 AT SSA FROM 1200-1700HRS

2nd WSJ 2011 Fund Raising Booth at Bedok District Campfire - 26 Feb 2011

WSJ2011 Singapore Contingent wish to thank everyone at Bedok Green Primary School for your strong support to fund raising project.  Our special thanks to DC(Bedok), Mr Zhafrie and his team..  Calling all badge collectors, be at our next event to be held during SSA Centenary Award Ceremony - Sat 5 March 2011 from 1300 to 1700hrs..and from 6 Mar (Sun)..every Sundays from 10am to 4pm at China Square Central Flea Markets .Please continue to support the 50 members Singapore Contingent...Cheers

WSJ 2011 Singapore Contingent First Fund Raising Project - 19 Feb 2011

WSJ2011 Singapore Contingent..thanks everyone for your kind support in making our first fund raising project a remarkable success ...especially to our sponsors namely Michael, KC Yeo, Chia C M and Edgar for your kind contributions.. We sold collectibles, scout souvenirs, badges, caps, scarfs, uniforms etc.. Fund raised will be used to help some of our needy Scouts who will be participating in the 22nd WSJ in Sweden and also to fund contingent expenses..We hope to raise US/SIN10K or more..if you have some good stuffs to offer..please donate to us...Our next sale will be at Bedok Green Primary (Campfire) from 1700hrs to 2000hrs on Sat, 26 Feb 2011...more good stuffs coming your way

Presentation Of the 22nd World Scout Jamboree 2011 @ Brazil WSConference

NOTICE OF 1ST CONTINGENT MEETING - SATURDAY, 26 FEB 2011 @1030HRS

The first Meeting will be held on 26th February 2011 @ 1030hrs in the SSA Programme Room.

Attire : Full Scout Uniform, Including Beret, Red Scarf

Meeting Agenda

- Introduction & Ice Breaking

- General presentation of Sweden and its cultures

- Confirmation of passport facilities (Bring along your Passport)

- Interview and checking of participant's medical history

- Photo-taking of participants (in full attire)

- Cultural talents interview and audition

- Jamboree expectations

- AOB

Please Bring along your 2nd Payments. Most of you have paid $1500 but some have only paid $1000. Please top up the payments to $3000. Those who have paid $1500, please bring your cheque of $1500. For those who have only paid $1000, Please bring your cheque of $2000. The Cheques should be made to “THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCIATION”.

We have tentatively scheduled the following date(s) for our Contingent's preparatory sessions:

- 26 Mar 2011(Cultural Performance)

- 16 Apr 2011(Cultural Performance)

- 30 Apr 2011 (Cultural Performance)

- 28 - 29 May 2011 (Preparatory Camp)

- 25 June 2011 (Full-dress Cultural Performance)

- 9 July 2011 (Checking & packing of equipment)

- 16 July 2011 (Parents Briefing & Flag Presentation Ceremony)

- 23 July 2011 (Final Briefing)

For further clarifications, please feel free to contact Contingent Leader, Mr Michael Poh or Contingent Secretary, Mr Desmond via email: themeworks@singnet.com.sg.  Alternately, you can contact Scout HQ (International Secretariat, Mr Faizal at 6259-2858.

WSJ2011 @ Sweden - Introduction Of The Jamboree Site

22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden 2011 - Promotional Video