Rotaract Christmas Party (Pls take note!!!)

Hi fellow Rotaractors,

Please take note that there has been a slight change in the Christmas Party on the 22nd December 2009. The entrance fee has been reduced to only $3 and registration has been extended to the 10th December 2009!!!

If you have yet to sign up for this event, why bother to hestiate?

Join us and sign up via http://creator.zoho.com/np_rotaract/rotaract-club-of-ngee-ann-polytechnic-events/#Form:X_MAS_Party

Ps: For those who have already signed up, your application has been successful so you need not sign up again.
*Register via club email will be void

A night of games, fun, laughter and friends awaits you in less than 3 weeks!!! See you then~!

Cheers & Regards,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Christmas Celebration @ Red Cross Home‏

Hey Fellow Rotaractors,

Would you like to spread the message of “Thanks and Giving" to the Red Cross Home residents? Here is the chance for you to do so!

Rotaract Club will be visiting the Red Cross Home at Elizabeth Drive to celebrate Christmas and bringing the joy to them! You will be involved in singing Christmas Carols to the patients from ward to ward and giving out goodies bag to them!

Excited? Sign up now!

Details of Christmas Caroling @ Red Cross Home:
Date: 19 December 2009, Saturday
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Beneficiary: Red Cross Home For the Disabled
Meeting Venue: Canteen 2 (TBC)
Volunteers: 25

What you need to prepare:
1) A Heart To Spread The Joy of Christmas!
2) A Voice To Cheer The Patients!

Registration Ends on the 6th December 2009, Sunday at 2359.

Join us and sign up via http://creator.zoho.com/np_rotaract/rotaract-club-of-ngee-ann-polytechnic-events/#Form:Christmas_Celebration_Red_Cross_Home.

*Register via club email will be void

Warmest Regards
Cheryl and Sinyee
Community Service Directors
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Sweet Thoughts

This event is not under Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Please contact The Singapore Association for the Deaf directly if you are interested to join!

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Rotaract Christmas Party

Hey Fellow Rotaractors!

It's the Season to be Jolly! The Season of giving is here!
The Fellowship Subcomm Have Put Together a X'MAS PARTY of the year!

A night of games,fun and laughter!

Details are as follows:
Date: 22 December 2009, Tuesday
Time: 630pm-815pm
Venue: TBC
Theme: Masquerade Mask

What you need to bring:
1. A Gift for GIFT EXCHANGE (at least $5)
2. $5 for entrance fee (have to pay in advance)

Highlights: Bonding games, Gift exchange, Sing-along session etc

*Be The FIRST 20 to sign up and YOU WILL GET A MYSTERY EARLY BIRD GIFT at the door!!! :D

Registration Ends on the 6th December 2009, Sunday 2359

Why Hesitate?
Join us and sign up via http://creator.zoho.com/np_rotaract/rotaract-club-of-ngee-ann-polytechnic-events/#Form:X_MAS_Party.

*Register via club email will be void

Regards
Joan Quek
Fellowship Director
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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I&E Event - Used Item Collection @ Toa Payoh‏

Hi Rotaractors,

A group of I&E students will be collecting used items from the Toa Payoh residents via door-to-door collection.

Details of the I&E event are as follows:
Date: 20 December 2009, Sunday
Time: 11am to 3pm
Venue: Toa Payoh Lorong 8
Vacancies: 30
CCA points will be awarded by the I&E committee

If you are interested in this event, you can sign up via this Zoho link - http://creator.zoho.com/np_rotaract/external-organization-events/#Form:I_E_Event_Used_Item_Collection_Toa_Payoh. This event is open to all Ngee Ann Polytechnic students so you can ask your friends to join too.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend.

Regards,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Sharity Gift Box 2009 - Just 3 more days!‏

Hi Rotaractors,

NP BB Primers, with the support from SDAR and Boys' Brigade Headquarters, is currently having the Boys' Brigade Sharity Gift Box event at the Atrium and Makan Place. This donation drive will end on 20 Nov 2009 (Fri), that leaves just 3 more days!

The main objective of this meaningful event is to bring hope and cheer to the destitute community especially in this trying period. There are 3 ways you can contribute:

Method 1
Purchase any of the listed food items from your nearest provision shop and drop it at any of our booths.

Method 2
Adopt a list of food package ranging from $2 - $50 at our booths. We will be having 2 collection booths on campus: Atrium and Makan Place.
Both booths will operate from 10am - 6pm daily.

Method 3
Donate any amount at any of the 2 booths and the money will be used to purchase daily essentials for the VWOs.

You can find more information here: http://www.np.edu.sg/sdar/news/Pages/20091116.aspx

Please help us to spread the word to all your friends to come down and support the event.

SDAR look forward to see you there and do remember to bring your contributions (in kind or cash) to any of the 2 booths! Thanks for spreading the cheers during this festive period.

Regards,
Wendy Guo
Vice President
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Community Service sub-committee Interview‏

Hi Rotaractors,

If you have the passion and love of helping others in need, this is your chance! Rotaract Club will be recruiting members to form our Community Service sub-committee.

The interview details are as follows:
Date: 17 Nov 2009, Tuesday
Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Library, Level 4 *
*To be confirmed again.

NOTE:
- Meeting will be held once every 2 weeks (subjected to change)
- There will be no meetings during common test period/exams
- We intend to recruit 3 sub committee members
- Job scope will be finding out new comm service that Rotaract can venture into, propose new project/event/activity, updating about project tutoring and assisting the Community Service Directors.

If you are interested in filling these three positions, please send your following particulars to sinyee_08@hotmail.com and redjuicyapple@hotmail.com.

Full Name:
Mobile:
Preferred Time-slot: *
*Please indicate at least two timing.

Please call Sin Yee (81230347) or Cheryl (96695806) if you have any queries. Hope to see you!

Best Regards,
Sin Yee and Cheryl
Community Service Director 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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World Kindness Day

Hey Rotaractors,

How's your school life? Has it been hectic or slack as usual? Have you started rushing for your projects or waiting until the very last moment to push yourself?

Do you know that today (13 November 2009) is a very special day? Did you see people giving yellow daisy to each other or that your friend suddenly "ambush" you by giving you a big hug and say "Thank You"? Did you hear the news this morning about some volunteers giving daisy at MRT stations?

Yup! Today is World Kindness Day. The purpose of today is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond our culture, our race, our religion; and realise we are citizens of the world. While we may think of people from other cultures as being ‘different’ when we compare them with our own customs and beliefs, it doesn’t mean that we are any better than they are. When we become friends with someone from a different culture we discover that despite some obvious differences, there are many similarities.

Well, why not take this chance to say "Thank You" to someone who has made a difference in your life or maybe just your friends or family members whom you feel gratitude towards to? Send them an e-card @ http://www.123greetings.com/aff-bin/card/1/103714 or simply message them to say "Thank You".

Let's make today an enjoyable and meaningful day~! Spread the love and kindness around you and not only does you make other people's day, you'll certainly brighten up your day too!

"People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances within our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive." - Joseph Campbell

May you enjoy this very special day.

TGIF (Thank God It's Friday),
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Motivational Talk by Merry Riana

Hey Rotaractors,

Have you been enjoying school? With projects and tests coming along the way, why not take some time off to listen to a motivational talk on how to be successful in life~!

The following are the details of our upcoming talk:
Date: 20 November 2009, Friday
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: LT68E
Guest Speaker: Ms Merry Riana from Merry Riana Organization (MRO)

The following is the profile of Ms Merry Riana.

Merry Riana is a successful entrepreneur, rising artist, dynamic trainer, financial expert and best selling author. She has won numerous awards in the finance industry including the prestigious "Top Rookie Consultant of the Year Awar". Other than writing books, she is a dynamic trainer and has trained up to 50,000 professionals. For more information about Merry Riana, please visit this website - http://www.merryriana.com.sg/.



If you are interested in attending this talk, please sign up at this Zoho link - http://creator.zoho.com/np_rotaract/rotaract-club-of-ngee-ann-polytechnic-events/#Form:Motivational_Talk_by_Merry_Riana by 18 November 2009, Wednesday. Registration via club blog will not be entertained.

Hope to see you during this talk~!!!

Ps: Those who have not paid the membership fee, please make the payment at the registeration desk on 20th. =)

With Regards,
Gary Tan
Professional Development Director
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Mobile: 93664857

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YEAH! Project Update

Dear Rotaractors,

Some members have expressed that they would like to form a Rotarct group to join the Tampines CC Amazing Race, I would like to appeal to keen members to consider this and make a comment at a post that I have made in our Ngee Ann Poly Rotaract Facebook.

Thank you for your support and have fun!

Yours truly,
Tan Jing Xiang
President 2009/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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YEAH! Project‏

Dear Rotaractors,

Some of you may have had the opportunity to run and have fun in our very own Rotaract Amazing Race, but fear not, those who could not make it to our race can look forward to an Amazing Race organised by Tampines CC. Hurry and form a group before the closing date!

Cca points won't be awarded though, but the prizes are sure attractive.

Please look at the following poster for more details regarding this event.

Enjoy your weekends!!!

Best regards,
Tan Jing Xiang
President 2009/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Coming up - Dining in the Dark @ SAVH

Hi fellow Rotaractors

There will be an upcoming fellowship event in November 2009!!!



We will be having a "Dining In The Dark" Programme where you will get to experience eating in total darkness without the use of blindfolds !


Ever wonder how the visually handicapped people carries on with their daily life? How are they able to eat or even move in the dark?

Adapted from Channel News Asia Website (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/332890/1/.html):

Server Ng Swee Kuen prepares the dining room. She uses her sense of touch to tell the cutlery apart because she has been totally blind for the past 16 years.


Server Soh Sang Hee prepares soup

Do sign up and experience it yourself whereby you are unable to rely on your sight and has to exploit your other senses such as taste, touch and smell during this session.

The details are as follows:
Date: 14th Nov 2009, Saturday
Venue: SAVH
Not sure where is it? Here’s the link http://www.savh.org.sg/about_contact.php
Time: Lunch time around 1130am (to be confirmed in the confirmation email)
Fee: $15* (Student price for a meal)
*Rotaract Club will try to subsidize a portion of the fee depending on the number of participants.

Do register via https://creator.zoho.com/np_rotaract/rotaract-club-of-ngee-ann-polytechnic-events/#Form:Dining_In_The_Dark1 by 31st Oct 2009.

Unfortunately, due to the space constraints of the center and the limited supplies, there are only 20 vacancies so it is based on first come first serve basis.

You will receive an confirmation email once you are selected for this event.

P.S. Those who register through club email will be void.

Cheers
Joan Quek
Fellowship Director
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Rotaract Annual Membership Fee

Dear Rotaractors,

We have heard your feedback about the $5 annual Membership Fee, and we have decided to revise the system a little. The annual membership fee is used for organizing club events which the school might not be able to fund us as well as for club adminstration. It is also under the Rotaract By-Law that members are required to pay an annual fee. Moreover, this Membership fee is different from the induction fee. Induction means that you are an official INTERNATIONAL Rotaractor and the certificate is valid until you are 35 years old. Paying the annual fee only meant that you are an official Ngee Ann Polytechnic Rotaractor for that year only.

Please take note of the following changes.

Annual Membership Fee
1st Semester (April - September) : $5.00
2nd Semester (October - March) : $2.50

Members who have enrolled in the first semester (April - September) are required to pay the $5 within one month of their enrollment. However, members who have enrolled in the second semester (October - March) are required to pay $2.50 within one month of their enrollment. Once the year is over (end of March), you have to pay the $5 membership fee in April if you want to continue as a member.

Members who have yet to pay the $5 membership fee but have signed up with us last semester (April 2009) are required to make the $5 payment by the end of November 2009. If not, you will automatically stop receiving emails by December 2009. This payment can be made anytime during our events and please keep the receipt for your reference.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Best Regards,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Mid Autumn Festival @ Thong Kheng Senior Citizen Centre

A very big THANK YOU to all Rotaractors who have helped out at the Mid Autumn Festival held at Thong Kheng Senior Citizen Centre yesterday. I am sure that most of you have enjoyed your time singing songs, playing bingo and even exercising with the elderly.

Chatting with the elderly


MCs giving out the prize for the Bingo game


Healthy exercise after a filling lunch


Each elderly at the centre gets a packet of rice to bring home!!!


Group shot right outside Thong Kheng Senior Citizen Centre

Think that you have missed out on this opportunity to celebrate Mid Autumn Festival with the Thong Kheng citizens? Then don't hesitate to join us next year!!! Bring joy and laughter to these senior citizens and there's nothing better than spreading this message during this festival season.

For more photographs that were taken at Thong Kheng, please visit our photo album at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=2028203&id=1607870447. Stay tune to our upcoming event - Learning Journey to Bizlink!!!

Blogging off,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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CCA Points

Dear Rotaractors,

Thank you for your active participation for this semester - April 2009. We have finally keyed all the CCA points for the semester. Should you failed to receive any CCA points, please email your name and student number to the club mail - cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg and we will investigate immediately.



In addition, we have joined Facebook as a user instead of group. Henceforth, we will be uploading any pictures that were taken during events at there. Please add Rotaract Ngee Ann as your friend in facebook.

On the behalf of the committee, I would like to thank all of you of the continous support for the whole of the semester and wish that all of you will continue to support Rotaract events for the upcoming semester as well.

Continue to enjoy the remaining two weeks of holiday before the term starts~!

Regards,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Taiwan Cultural Trip 2009

On the 2nd of September 2009, 7 Rotaractors went to Taiwan to visit our sister club - Rotaract Club of Ming Chuan University!!! 10 days of fun - homestaying at Taiwanese homes, visiting Taipei famous attractions, sitting one of the world's largest Viking and experiencing hot spring! Check out the pictures that they have taken~!

Isn't it cool to have international friends and experiencing a different life in a different country? That's what RAC NP International Service is all about. Don't worry about missing this wonderful chance of having international friends as our dear sister club will be visiting us in February! If you have the time during that period (TBC), remember to come for the events that we have planned for the Taiwanese.

For more pictures, visit our Photo Album on the Taiwan Trip 2009 at http://picasaweb.google.com/np.rotaract/TaiwanTrip09#. Remember to get a copy of our newsletter releasing in January during the Annual General Meeting~!

Blogging off,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Mid Autumn Festival @ Thong Kheng

Hi everyone,

Mid Autumn Festival is just this coming Saturday and what's better than spending your time with the lonely senior residents at Thong Kheng?

Details of the Mid Autumn Festival @ Thong Kheng are as follows:
Date: 3 October 2009, Saturday
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Thong Kheng senior citizen center
Gathering Location: 11am at Queenstown MRT station
Vacancies: 40

The job scope includes:
1. preparation
2. serving them lunch
3. chat with them
4. and most important having fun with them



To understand more about the beneficary, you can visit http://www.thongkheng.org.sg/sac.htm.

If you are interested in this event, please sign up via this ZoHo link: http://creator.zoho.com/np_rotaract/rotaract-club-of-ngee-ann-polytechnic-events/#Form:Mid_Autumn_Festival_Thong_Kheng. Registration closes on the 1 October 2009, Thursday.

Thanks and hope to see you then~!

Warmest regards,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Take Part in the STOPMotion! Competition!‏‏

Hi everyone,

The STOP Festival Committee has invited all fellow youths from the Rotaract Club to participate in the STOPMotion! competition. This is an inter-school competition run in conjunction with the S.T.O,P! (Stop the ‘Ouch’, Please!) campaign and conference happening in Ngee Ann Polytechnic this upcoming November.

The “STOP” in “STOPMotion!” stands for “Stop the Ouch, Please!”, and when coupled with “Motion” (a synonym for a movement), it essentially is a call to all to make a public stand against violence and abuse in relationships. It provides a platform where you can let your creative juices flow and come out with a message to speak out against the violence in relationships, such as elder abuse, child abuse, marital/ date violence.

This is a good opportunity for students who are passionate about writing, the arts or causing a social movement. Also, it would be a good addition to their portfolio. Not only will certificates, CCA points and attractive prizes be given out, this can also be reflected as a community involvement project.

A waiver of registration fees is possible for students who are eager to participate yet unable to raise enough funds. Registrations for both the competition and conference are now opened.

To register and find out more information about this event, you may visit http://www.stopcampaign.wordpress.com or http://stopmotion09.wordpress.com/.

Regards,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Rotaract Amazing Race

Hey Rotaractors,

Thank you for those who had participated in our first ever Rotaract Amazing Race on the 31st August 2009. As all of you know, Rotaract members can sign up for this race as pairs or as a person and the organizing committee will group everyone into groups of 4 to 6.

A total of 5 teams took part in this race and the race started from Ngee Ann Polytechnic LT51A. Everyone raced from the school and around town and there were a total of 10 stations. Wow~! Imagine completing the race in about 4~5 hours. Good job, everyone!!!

Although the weather nearly make a joke out of us, at least it didn't rain until the very end! Hope of you who had participated in this race has enjoyed yourself thoroughly and should you have any recommendations on how to improve this race, feel free to email to the club mail at cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg.

Let's take a look at some of the pictures that were taken. =)

Preparation Work
The organizing committee actually stayed over in school two days before the race to prepare all the materials that were needed for the race!!!

Preparing the materials


Picking the beans


Testing one of the station games


What are they so scared about?

The Station Masters
Woah~ Why do the station masters look so shag? It looks more like they were the ones running the race and were exhausted from the run.

Prize Presentation:
At least every group managed to get a prize after the race. =)

Consolidation Prizes










1st Runner-up (Group 8)



1st Place (Group 6)





Group Shot

Fellowship sub-committee (Rotaract Amazing Race Organizing Committee)
Let's give a round of applause to the organizing committee for planning this Amazing Race!!!

Stay tune to our very next event!!! =)

Blogging off,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Confirmation of attendance for I&I

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!

Hi everyone,

An verfication email regarding the Installation and Induction ceremony has been sent to those who registered during the event. If you have failed to receive the email but you have attended the event, please provide us your name and student number.

For those who did not receive the induction certificates on that day and did not receive an email regarding the collection, please inform us too.

I apologize for any inconvenience caused but I would like to seek everyone's co-operation. This is very important for recording the CCA points. Thank you.

Regards,
Wendy Guo
Vice President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Taiwan Cross Cultural Visit

Dear Rotaractors,

ARE YOU GUYS INTERESTED TO GO FOR THE ANNUAL TAIWAN CROSS CULTURAL VISIT?

WHERE? [Taiwan, Taipei]
WHEN? [2nd September 09 - 10th September 09] - 9 days 8 nights
Accommodation? [Home stay with Ming Chuan University Rotaract Club (Sister Club)]
Cost? [50% subsidies on Air ticket, approximately $350 per person + Other expenses like shopping, daily meals are on your own, according to past experiences from seniors, about 300 SING DOLLARS]
Therefore, total cost including air ticket will be around $850 - $1000!
Objective?
(1) To understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and the universal similarities of community service
(2) Exchanging the different cultural values
(3) Continue the partnership between NP Rotaract Club and sister club, Ming Chuan University Rotaract Club

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, YOU WILL HAVE LOTS OF FUN VISITING THEIR PLACES OF INTEREST!

*VACANCIES ARE LIMITED! WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU! YES YOU! WE HOPE YOU WILL BE ONE OF THE LUCKY 8!
HOWEVER INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IF THERE ARE OVERWHELMING RESPONSES. =))

ATTENTION! -> CLOSING DATE: 28th July 2009

Those who are interested for this trip, please email me at cheow_yean@hotmail.com or you can contact me at 91278812. Thank you =))
DO NOT REPLY TO NP ROTARACT EMAIL, IT WILL BE DEEM VOID.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY!

With Regards,
Koh Cheow Yean
International Service Director 09/10
Rotaract Club Of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Installation & Induction Ceremony

Hi everyone,

Rotaract would like to invite you to our upcoming Installation & Induction Ceremony!!!

Installation & Induction Ceremony
Date: 10th July 2009, Friday
Time: 1800-2030
Venue: Ngee Ann Alumni Clubhouse (NAA), Ngee Ann Polytechnic
GOHs/VIPs: Rotarians & Staff Advisor
Guests: Other clubs in Ngee Ann Polytechnic & other Rotaract Clubs of Singapore
Theme: Confession of a Chocoholic
Fee: $6(Inductee), $4(inducted Rotaractors)
Food: Buffet
Door Gift: A surprise

Please follow this link to register your attendance, the registration will close on the 6 July 2009. However, interested people can still drop by on the day itself (provided we have enough space).
http://creator.zoho.com/np_rotaract/i-i-ceremony/

If you have any doubts/querries/money questions, please email to me at jayx89@msn.com or call me at 92333175. Thank you.

Hope to see you on 10th July 2009.

Yours truly,
Tan Jing Xiang
Incoming President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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June Common Test

Dear Rotaractors,

As part of the Student Development & Alumni Relations (SDAR) policy, all club activities will be withheld during the following periods for this semester so that you will have time for your studies. (Please take note that you have the right to complain to SDAR if you are forced to attend any CCA during the test/exam periods)

June:
Withh0ld period: 1-12 June 2009
Resume after 12 June 2009

August:
Withheld period: 1-16 August 2009
Resume after 16 August 2009

Happy mugging and all the best,
see you all for the June Holiday events.

Best wishes,

Tan Jing Xiang
Incoming President
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Registration for June Events‏

Hey Rotaractors,

The JUNE HOLIDAYS are just round the corner!
Still thinking of any plans? FRET NOT!
We have arranged a line up of activites for you guys to enjoy!

Visit To SPCA
Knows what SPCA stands for? Want to know more about SPCA? Join us on a tour to the kingdom of cats, dogs & other animals, get to know them better and how we can help these animals that have no homes. Below are the details!

Venue: Socity for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
Date: Tuesday, 16th June 09
Time: 9am to 12pm
Gathering Location: Ngee Ann Atrium @ 9am SHARP
Number of Placements: 25 ONLY

ROTARACT BBQ CUM POTLUCK!
This is a great opportunity to interact and have fun together! There will be lots of food and games too!

Venue: Pasir Ris Park
Date: Wednesday, 24th June 09
Time: Evening (6pm till 10 pm)
Price: $2

Note: Since this is a bbq cum potluck, you guys will have to bring some food (i.e. snacks, fishballs, hotdogs) which are essential for 10 members) to share with the other members.

There are LIMITED VACANIES for both events so it will be based on first come, first serve basis!

SO, HURRY and SIGN UP now!

The registration will close on 6th June, 2359.

A confirmation email will be sent to inform you on 7th June whether your application has been successful along with further updates. Thanks.

PS: Do NOT send your application to the club mail as it will be deemed void. Thanks! Good luck for your upcoming Common Tests!!!

Cheers,
Melissa Tan & Joan Quek
Professional Development Director & Fellowship Director
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Recruitment for Fellowship Sub Committee

Hey Rotaractors,

Interested to showcase your leadership skills ?
Want to earn more cca points ?
Like to plan events?

If your answer is YES, YOU ARE WANTED!
Do come down for the FELLOWSHIP SUB-COMMITTEE interview!

Details are as follows:
Venue: Library level 5 (TBC)
Date: Wednesday, 27th May 09
Time: 11am to 5pm

Please reply to cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg on the preferred time if you are interested in joining this committee. You'll receive a confirmation email on Tuesday regarding your time-slot and the venue.
Name:
Preferred Time:
Contact:

If you have any enquiries, please send them to cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg . See you this Wednesday!

Sincerely,
Joan Quek
Incoming Fellowship Director
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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(Rotaract) Club Meeting Update‏

Dear Rotarators,

Firstly, I would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused and for spamming your mailboxes. As most members are free only after 6pm, I would like to move the meeting time to 6pm-7pm instead. You can grab a light snack from Makan Place to the meeting, though no heavy meals please.

Basically, we just want to know your opinion and concerns regarding Rotaract Club and also to find out what kind of activities you wish to participate. This is our first ever club meeting, and I do hope most of you can be part of it. There is no need for any kind of note taking, though feel free to question- this is the time to ask and comment and give feedback(negative or positive).

Date: 21 May 2009, Thursday
Time: 6.00pm-7.00pm
Venue: LT 51-01-02

You are encouraged to come for this meeting and give your 2 cents worth.
Your feedback and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

To those who has a passion for writing, literature, design, art or just love to talk to people, we have prepared a surprise for you :D

Yours truly,
Jing Xiang
Incoming President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Members Meeting

Dear Rotaractors,

This coming Thursday will be our first ever club members meeting.
We will be discussing about future activities and plans for Rotaract Club.
So come down and tell us what you want to do and we can make it happen together.

Date: 21 May 2009, Thursday
Time: 5.25-6.00pm
Venue: LT 51-01-02

You are encouraged to come for this meeting and give your 2 cents worth.
Your feedback and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

See you this Thursday :)

Sincerely,
Jing Xiang
Incoming President
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Wellness Programme@Macpherson Anniversary Celebration

Hi everyone,

In collaboration with the Macpherson Community Centre, there will be planned activities for the Wellness Programme@Macpherson Anniversary Celebration which includes health screening, stage demonstrations and hands on activities for the elderly!!! 50 volunteers would be needed for this event.

The job scope includes:
-ushering
-registraton
*Briefing for your job scope will be done on the day itself.

Details of the event are as follows:
Date: 31st May 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 6.30am - 2pm (meet at 6.30am SHARP at Macpherson CC)
Venue: Macpherson Community Centre
Attire: Shirt, jeans and shoes (no slippers and bermudas allowed as MP for Macpherson will be present)
Packet brunch/lunch will be provided

If you are interested to join this event, please register with your following details by 15th May 2009 (Friday) to me at sinyee_08@hotmail.com.
Name:
Student No.:
Mobile:

Furthermore, if you have any enquiries regarding this event, you can contact me at sinyee_08@hotmail.com or 81230347.

Thanks and hope to see you then~!

Warmest regards,
Sin Yee
Incoming Community Service Director
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Rotaract Club Shirt Fee & Membership Fee‏

Hi fellow Rotaract members,

Welcome to Rotaract club! As all of you members known, all of you has to pay an annual Rotaract member fee of $5. This fee is for planning our club future events which involves logistics, etc. You can now pay us the $5 membership fee and $10 Rotaract Club shirt fee. These are the time slots whereby you can meet Vivien or Sharon.

Date: Tuesday 12 May 2009

Time: 4pm - 5.30pm

Venue: Block 56 Outside Lift Lobby Bench area

Date: Wednesday 13 May 2009

Time: 4pm - 5.30pm

Venue: Block 56 Outside Lift Lobby Bench area

Do come and pay us the fees on your preferred day and time slot. Do take note that email updates about Rotaract events will only be sent to those that had paid the member fee. If you are not able to meet during both of the time slot, do let me know.

For those whom had previously paid and wondering why you have to pay again, this is because this $5 fee is on a yearly basis!

For those that had already paid the member fee durng the Volunteerism forum, you can just ignore this post.

*Do sms/call Vivien or Sharon when you reach blk 56 if you do not know who I am.

You can contact me at 90486438 or Sharon 98194614.

Thanks alot and see you people! Have a nice weekend~!

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Update on Volunteerism Forum

As we need to double confirm the attendance of the participants, please kindly reply Vivien at vien_luv91@yahoo.com by stating your full name & student ID. Please inform your friends who attended the forum too as we do not have their e-mail addresses or you could reply to Vivien with their details too. ALL ATTENDEES must comply in order to receive their respective CCA points.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could reply within 7 days.
After which, please check your NPal Clips in the student portal for your points.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Thank you.

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Volunteerism: Activities for youth that have no-life?

Hi everyone,

Do you wish to volunteer yet weary of the stares that people give? Or faced the dilemma of volunteering and afraid that people will say that you have no-life? Do you know what it takes to be a volunteer? What it means to be a volunteer? Why people volunteer? And what volunteerism is all about?

The Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic has organised a forum on "Volunteerism: Activities for youth that have no-life?" . The invited speakers for this forum are Dr. Lam Pin Min, Member of Parliament for Ang Mo Kio GRC, Mr. Alfie Othman, Chairman for Pertapis Children Home and Mrs. Joyce Tang, Course Manager for Business and Social Enterprise N gee Ann Polytechnic. This forum serves as a platform for you to listen what others have to say and at the same time allows you to voice out your opinion. And together we share, the more we learn from one another .

So have an opinion, come down and join us. You will never know what you will learn until you come.

Date: 8 May 2009, Friday
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Venue: LT26
Dress Code: Smart Casual

For more information, please don't hesitate to contact Gary Tan at 93664857 or cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg. Please register with the following particulars to Jing Xiang at jayx89@msn.com .

Name:
Student ID:
Mobile Number:
School:

Thank you and hope to see all of you there~!

Yours in Rotaract,
Tan Jing Xiang
Incoming President 09/10
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Post Rotaract Fellowship Camp

Yo everyone,

Thanks for joining the Fellowship cum Orientation Camp on the 1st May till 2nd May!!! Hope that all of you who have joined have enjoyed yourself and made new friends.

On behalf of the exco, I would like to thank everyone for being so enthusiatic and all the feedbacks that you have given us are appreciated. Hope that all of you will continue to support Rotaract Club's future events~!

Ps: We'll try to upload the photographs that were taken during the camp soon~! =)

Warmest regards,
Wendy Guo
Incoming Vice President
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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A brief overview of Rotaract Club

Rotaract Club is an international club and we are more of an event-based CCA club. We do not have regular meetings but there is certainly plenty of events for you to join.

Some events are compulsory while others are open for you to choose. So see what you like and follow your heart :) These are some of the events for the year.

- Forum on Volunteerism
- Project Tutor (every Tues & Thurs)
- Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA) visit
- Art and Craft with the elderly
- Children treasure hunt
- Prosthetic Leg Fund
- Night Cycling
- Basic Photography Class
- Rotaract Newsletter Sub-committee
- Visit to IMH
- Christmas Carolling

Basically we cover all aspects of life from helping others to bonding our members and equipping our members with new skills.

What we can offer you MORE is making a real difference in the community. Our events are not as superficial as donation drives or flag days. We really go into the heart of the community and lend a hand, touching lives and making a smile. That is the true and basic sense of community service, and that is our Rotaract philosophy.

If you are interested to join, just send your following particulars to cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg.

Name:
Student No.:
Gender:
Personal email:
Mobile:
Course:
Year:
School:

Please take note that we have an annual membership fee of $5 which is used for administrative purposes like planning of the events. If you have futher questions please dont hesitate to ask. Thanks!

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FAQ - Installation & Induction Ceremony

Q: What is an installation?
A: An installation is an official ceremony that announces the incoming committee members to take over the new positions.

Q: What is an induction?
A: It is an official pledge to be an rotaractor. All members should be inducted in Rotaract's constitution. It comes with a certificate.

Q: Do I need to pay for the induction certificate?
A: Yes. The induction certificate will cost only SGD$2.

Q: Why should we go for the installation and induction ceremony?
A: It is highly complusory for all members to go and it is a meaningful event. For members/committee members, some of us are not inducted and we need to be inducted to be official members. After the induction, you would considered a rotaractor till you are 30 years old.

Q: Does the installation have any food? Must we pay?
A: Yes. The installation ceremony comes with food included. Yes. Payment of food is included when you enter the venue but at a minimum of cost price to members. We will keep the cost low. Do not worry.

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FAQ - General

Q: How do I sign up for Rotaract Club?
A: Email your following details to "cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg":
Full name:
Student no.:
Gender:
Personal Email:
Mobile:
Course:
Year of Study: 1/2/3
School:

Q: How to know if I am admitted into the club?
A: All applicants will be welcomed and will receive emails should there be any events coming up. Also, check the blog frequently for updates on club events.
If you want to clarify your admission status you can email to the club email - cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg.

Q: Who can join Rotaract Club and when can I join?
A: Anyone in Ngee Ann Polytechnic can join Rotaract Club, regardless of your course, division, school, race. You can join us anytime. Just notify us with your details and pay the $5 membership fee and we will acknowledge you as a member.

Q: What is the frequency of club meetings and activities?
A: Varies from month to month on most event basis activities.

Q: Is it compulsory to attend all activities?
A: Event based activities are optional, with the exception of the some compulsory activities such as Annual General Meeting (AGM), Project Tutor (if you have signed up for it) and Orientation Programmes.

Q: I need more answers. Who can I contact?
A: You can email your enquiries to the club email at cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg or you could ask any of our friendly commitee members.

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Fund-raising Event

Hi everyone,

Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic is currently selling a book titled "Unriven" by Rahul Keerthi for $5.

Unriven is an intimate collection of poems culled from Rahul's depository of four years. His works are notes gathered from daily life, many inspired by friends who have shared their experiences with him. Rahul paints a vivid description of the trials and tribulations of teenage life. He explores the joy and pain of falling in and out of love, and how our social experiences shape us to become the people that we are today.

Can take a look at http://www.nkfs.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=193&Itemid=98 to know more about the author!

This is really an interesting read and it's definitely worth the 5 bucks! A touching and revoluntionary read!!!

Below are some pictures of the book.

The cover of the book


Contents of the book

All proceeds will be given to the Rotaract Club fund. If you wish to purchase this book, you can contact Sharon at 98194614 and Vivien at 90486438. Thanks!

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Rotaract @ CCA Fiesta

Come and join Rotaract today and make a difference not only in other people's lives but YOURS too!

For more information, please visit our booth at the Convention Centre on 20th April 2009 (Monday) and 21st April 2009 (Tuesday). You can also email your enquires to cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg.

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Updates on New Club Shirt‏

Hi everyone,

Hope that you have a good holiday! Due to the enthusiastic response previously, we managed to negotiate with the T-shirt supplier and now the club shirt is only $10!!!

If you are interested in purchasing this club shirt, please send in the following details.
Name:
Size:
Contact:

This new club shirt will be made of normal polo tee fabric. The club shirt should ready by the end of May 2009. Once the club shirt is ready for collection, we'll inform you again.

We seek all of your co-operation and should you have further enquiries regarding about the club shirt, you can send your enquiries to cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg. Thanks!

Ps: For those who have previously responsed, please give us your shirt sizes.

Warmest regards,
Wendy Guo
Incoming Vice President
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Updates on Singapore Cancer Society Colorectal Month

Yo Rotaractors,

SCS is requiring more volunteers for the Singapore Cancer Society Colorectal Month. Please sign up as a volunteer with Evelyn Ng (evelyn_ng@singaporecancersociety.org.sg) if you are able to make it!!!

1. NUH FOBT distribution (11am to 3pm)
Ø 13th March
Ø 17th March
Ø 20th March
Ø 24th March
Ø 27th March
Ø 31st March

2. Assembling of FOBT kit (in SCS)
Ø Monday to Friday (Any day)
Ø 9-5pm (Any time)

3. Data Entry (in SCS)
Ø Monday to Friday (Any day)
Ø 9-5pm (Any time)

4. Packing/ labeling of FOBT kits (in SCS)
Ø Monday to Friday (Any day)
Ø 9-5pm (Any time)

Should you have any enquires, please do call Evelyn Ng at 96807763 or email her at evelyn_ng@singaporecancersociety.org.sg

Thank you.

PS: FOR THOSE WHO SIGNED UP AND GET THE CONFIRMATION FROM EVELYN, REMEMBER TO FORWARD THE EMAIL TO THE CLUB EMAIL [cca_rotaract@np.edu.sg]. We'll need to keep track of those who have signed up for this event so please co-operate with us. Thank you.

Cheers,
Wendy Guo
Outgoing Public Relations Director
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Schedule for Singapore Cancer Society Colorectal Month

Hi Rotaractors,

Below is the confirmed schedule for the Singapore Cancer Society Colorectal Month. Please remember to go for the days which you have been assigned to. If your name does not appear in this schedule, you are not required to attend, UNLESS the organizer has assigned you to another venue which you MUST inform us.

If you are unable to come on the day(s) which you have been assigned to, please inform the organizer in charge at least two days before. The organizer in charge of this event is Evelyn Ng and her contact number is 6421-5836/ 96807763.

Thanks and hope you'll be able to learn something new from this event! Enjoy your holidays~!

Warmest regards,
Wendy Guo
Outgoing Public Relations Director
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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