NDP09 Actual (Sunday, 9 August 2009)

Our President of Singapore, His Excellency

Sellapan Ramanathan Nathan (S. R. Nathan)
Born on 3 July 1924
Became the 2nd elected President of Singapore on 1 September 1999, the sixth & the oldest local president to hold this appointment of leadership. He had previously held key positions in security & intelligence, served as diplomat to Malaysia & the United States and chaired various boards in both public and private companies.

Dear All NDP09 Scouts Marching Participants

This coming Sunday, 9 August 2009, marked our 44th Years of Singapore's Inpendance from Malaysia. National Day Celebration is our NDP09 ACTUAL Parade & Ceremony. The Guest-Of-Honour is our current President, His Excellency, Mr S. R. Nathan. He is also our Chief Scout. This day is an exclusive important day for everyone in Singapore.

A. REPORTING DETAILS

• Reporting Time : 1000 hours Sharp
• Reporting Venue : Scout Headquarters @ 1 Bishan Street 12
• Reporting Attire : Half Scout Uniform [Green Beret, NDP09 Red T-Shirt, Pants, Belt, Socks, White Gloves & Marching Boots]
• Bring along the new Scout Shirt/Blouse with Uniform Cover (to protect the Scout Shirt/Blouse from being dirty) as usual.
• 1 flat plastic wallet with ezlink card & minimum cash.
• Liaisons: Will be allowed to bring hand phones & ziplock bags to put your members belonging & please write your school/group name on your ziplock bags.
• No need to bring any water bottle.
• No Bags, Sharp Objects & Unauthorised Photography as there will be tighter security checking before entry to F1 Platform by the Military Service Department (MSD).
• Please have breakfast before reporting. Lunch and early Dinner will be provided.
• Uniform & haircut inspections for all marching participants will be carried by ALL LEADERS present.
• Please sleep early on Saturday, 8 August 2009, at 10pm to ensure you have enough rest.
• If you have the following symptoms such as: High Fever (>38 deg C), Sore Throat, Cough and Runny nose, consult a doctor immediately & attain a medical certificate. Call or SMS Mr Peter Goh @ 84188362 or Mdm Madelene Seow @ 96174657.
• NOTE: No one is allowed to go on your own to Marina Floating Stadium due to the tighter security. So, please be punctual and come before reporting time.

B. TRANSPORT DROP-OFF POINTS
In order to ensure that all of you get home fast & safe, we have arranged 3 x 40 seaters' buses to send you from Marina Bay to the nearest MRT station.

• Bus 1: Bedok MRT Station
• Bus 2: Bishan MRT Station
• Bus 3: Jurong East MRT Station
• NOTE: Bus ICs, please do headcount before each dispersal and boarding of buses. Please remember to return my White NDP08 Bags after used at the end of the day!

C. TRAFFIC ADVISORY
There will a major road block and road closes are follows:-

• All lanes on Republic Avenue towards Raffles Avenue will be closed from 0900-2230 hrs.
• Full closure on Temasek Avenue and Connaught Drive will be closed from 1400-2230 hrs.
• Full closure on Esplanade Drive towards Shenton Way & Suntec City will be closed from 1600– 2230 hrs.
• Full closure on Nicoll Highway(War Memorial) & Stamford Road (Beach Road & Raffles Avenue) will be closed from 1930–2230 hrs.

E. CITY ROUTE MARCH

1. Starts from Raffles Avenue, march pass Esplanade Theatres on the Bay & over the Esplanade Bridge on Esplanade Drive.
2. Then, make a right turn at the road junction of One Fullerton & cross Anderson Bridge towards St. Andrews Road.
3. Afterwards, pass by Supreme Court, City Hall, St. Andrews Cathedral & make a right turn onto Stamford Road & Raffles Avenue.
4. Contingents will march further down towards Paddock, pass by Marina Promenade, where the City March route will ends (about 3.25km) at F1 Platform at 2025 hrs.

F. DISPERAL TIME

• Dispersal time for transport should be at 2130 hrs.
• Please do advise your parents to pick you up at the 3 respective MRT Stations around 2215 hrs onwards.
• NOTE: No one is allow to leave on your own unless approval have been authorised by me in advance & at least 3 days notice before any rehearsals commencement.

Should you require any further clarifications, please feel free to email me at: madelene.seow@gmail.com or sms at 96174657.

Wish all of you "GOOD LUCK & BEST HEALTH" on 9 August!

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mdm Madelene Seow
Programme Projects Commissioner
/Commissioner-in-charge /POC
NDP09 Scout Marching Contingent
The Singapore Scout Association

NDP09 Preview (Saturday, 1 August 2009)

Dear All NDP09 Scouts Marching Participants

This coming Saturday, 1 August 2009, is the NDP09 PREVIEW. It is a very important day for all of us involved in making NDP09 a success show.

The Guest-Of-Honour: Speaker Of Parliament

Mr Abdullah Tarmugi was elected Speaker of the Singapore Parliament on 25 March 2002. He is the seventh Speaker in the history of the Singapore Parliament since it started in 1955 as a Legislative Assembly.

A. REPORTING DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:-

* Reporting Time: 1000 hrs Sharp

* Reporting Venue: Guangyang Secondary School

* Reporting Attire: Half Uniform(Green Beret, NDP09 Scout Contingent T-shirts, Pants, Belts, Socks & Marching Boots)

THINGS TO BRING ALONG:-

1) Scout Shirt/Blouse with Uniform Cover (to protect the Scout Shirt/Blouse from being dirty)

2) White Gloves (please remember to bring along)

3) 1 flat plastic wallet with ezlink card & minimum cash.

4) Only liaisons will be allowed to bring hand phones & ziplock bags.

* No need to bring any water bottle.

* No Bags, Sharp Objects & Unauthorised Photography.

* There will be temperature screening and security checking before entry to the F1 Platform Holding & Resting Area by the Military Service Department (MSD).

* Please have breakfast before reporting.

* Lunch and early Dinner will be provided.

* Uniform & haircut inspections for all marching participants will be carried by ALL LEADERS present.

* Please sleep early on Friday, 31 July 2009, at 10pm to ensure you have enough rest
* If you have the following symptoms such as: High Fever (>38 deg C),
Sore Throat, Cough and Runny nose, consult a doctor immediately and attain a medical certificate. Please remember to inform me by phone or sms at 96174657.
* Please ensure you check and pack whatever you need so that you don't forget anything.

B. TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY POINT:-

* There will be 3 x 40 seaters aircon bus transport waiting at Guangyang Secondary School.

* The bus schedule to leave at 1030 hours to Marina Bay Floating Stadium.

* No one is allowed to go on your own to Marina Floating Stadium unless approval had been authorised by me to the army in advance & at least 3 days notice before any rehearsals commencement.

* The army is very strict about the law & permission for any clearance must be granted access and entry into the NDP09 Restricted Area.

C. TRANSPORT DROP-OFF POINTS:-

In order to ensure that all of you get home fast & safe, we have arranged 3 x 40 seaters' buses to send you from Marina Bay to the nearest MRT station.

* Bus 1: Bedok MRT Station

* Bus 2: Bishan MRT Station

* Bus 3: Jurong East MRT Station

NOTE: Bus ICs, please do headcount before each dispersal and boarding of buses.[Please remember to return my White NDP08 Bags after used at the end of the day!]

D. TRAFFIC ADVISORY:-

There will a major road block and road closes are follows:-

* All lanes on Republic Avenue towards Raffles Avenue will be closed from 0900-2230 hrs.

* Full closure on Temasek Avenue and Connaught Drive will be closed from 1400-2230 hrs.
* Full closure on Esplanade Drive towards Shenton Way & Suntec City will be closed from 1600– 2230 hrs.
* Full closure on Nicoll Highway(War Memorial) & Stamford Road (Beach Road & Raffles Avenue) will be closed from 1930–2230 hrs.

E. CITY ROUTE MARCH:-
Starts from Raffles Avenue, march pass Esplanade Theatres on the Bay and over the Esplanade Bridge on Esplanade Drive. Then, make a right turn at the road junction of One Fullerton and cross Anderson Bridge towards St. Andrews Road. Afterwards, pass by Supreme Court, City Hall, St. Andrews Cathedral and make a right turn onto Stamford Road and Raffles Avenue. The contingents will march further down towards Paddock, pass by Marina Promenade, where the City March route will ends (about 3.25km) at 2025H.

F. DEBRIEF & DISPERSAL TIME:-

* We will do a short debrief before dispersal as and when if it's necessary.

* Dispersal time for transport should be at 2130 hrs.

* Please do advise your parents to pick you up at the respective MRT Stations around 2215 hrs onwards.

* For safety & security reasons, no one is allow to leave on your own unless approval have been authorised by me in advance & at least 3 days notice before any rehearsals commencement.

Should you require any further clarifications, please feel free to email me at: madelene.seow@gmail.com or sms at 96174657.

Thank you for your kind understanding, continuous support and co-operations towards making NDP09 a smooth & safe journey.

Yours-in-Scouting,

Mdm Madelene Seow

Programme Projects Commissioner

/Commissioner-in-charge /POC

NDP09 Scout Marching Contingent

The Singapore Scout Association

Song Lyrics for Parade March-in

We are One


We work in Harmony,
with our Fellow men,
We are the People of this Lands,
We have to move ahead,
To do the best we can;
We are the ones to defend our land.

CHORUS:
We are one, marching on;
We are the strong defenders of this country.
Moving on, we believe that we can achieve
So let us serve our home SINGAPORE.

We live in unity,
Working hand in hand
Within this land that we defend.
We have to leve the past,
To strive for higher planes;
We have to train to achieve our aim.

CHORUS

We push ourselves ahead, to our destiny
To make this country strong and free.
As we go marching on, we sing this melody
So let us strive on to victory.

CHORUS

NE Show 3 (25 Jul 09) / CR 6 (Full Dress)

DEAR ALL NDP09 SCOUTS MARCHING PARTICIPANTS

Please be informed that this coming CR6 on 25 Jul 09 is also NE Show 3, and we have distributed the NE Show 3 tickets last Saturday to those who were present.

The NE Show 3 tickets are given for your committed contribution towards NDP09. We want you to invite your family members to come and watch the show. but of course, to see you march pass the Presidential Standing Area.

So, it is very important that you are all present for this full dress rehearsal and important show for the whole family affair.

A. DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:-
* Reporting Time: 1000 hrs Sharp
* Reporting Venue: Guangyang Secondary School
* Reporting Attire: Half Uniform
(Beret, NDP09 Scout Contingent T-shirts, Pants, Belts, Socks & Marching Boots)

B. THINGS TO BRING ALONG:-
1) Scout Shirt/Blouse with Uniform Cover (to protect the Scout Shirt/Blouse from being dirty)
2) White Gloves (remember to bring along)
3) 1 flat plastic wallet with ezlink card & minimum cash.
4) Only liaisons will be allowed to bring hand phones & ziplock bags.

* There is no need to bring any water bottle as mineral water bottle will be provided by NDP09 Organiser.
* Bags, Sharp Objects & Unauthoised Photography are NOT allowed into the restricted areas as security checks will be carried out by the Military Security Department (MSD).
* Please have breakfast before reporting.
* Lunch and early Dinner will be provided.
* Uniform & haircut inspections will be carried by ALL LEADERS present.

C. AIR-CON BUS TRANSPORT:-
* Transportation (3 x 40 seaters) will be provided from Guangyang Secondary School to Marina Floating Stadium. Buses will leave punctually at 1050 hrs.
* No one is allowed to go on your own to Marina Floating Stadium unless approval had been authorised by me to the army in advance & at least 3 days notice before any rehearsals commencement.
* The army is very strict about the law & permission for any clearance must be granted access and entry into the NDP09 Restricted Area.

D. TRANSPORT DROP-OFF POINTS:-
In order to ensure that all of you get home fast & safe, we have arranged 3 x 40 seaters' buses to send you from Marina Bay to the nearest MRT station.

Details are as follows:-
* Bus 1: Bedok MRT Station
* Bus 2: Bishan MRT Station
* Bus 3: Jurong East MRT Station

NOTE: Bus ICs, please do headcount before each dispersal and boarding of buses.

E. CITY MARCH PASS:-
* There will a major road block and road closes on Republic Boulevard and Temasek Avenue.
* Two lanes on Raffles Avenue will be closed from 1000 - 2230 hrs.
* Full-dress rehearsals will starts at 1858 hrs, it includes the simulated City March Pass & ends at 2030 hrs. Afterwards, we shall return to our holding / resting area.

F. DEBRIEF & DISPERSAL TIME:-
* We will do a short debrief before dispersal as and when if it's necessary.* Dispersal time for transport should be at 2115-2130 hrs.* Please do advise your parents to pick you up at the respective MRT Stations around 2200 hrs onwards.* For safety & security reasons, no one is allow to leave on your own unless approval have been authorised by me in advance & at least 3 days notice before any rehearsals commencement.

G. HOLDING / RESTING AREA:-
Venue will be at the F1 Pit Building, North Block L2 (2nd Floor). No visitors or guests are allowed unless approval is authorised by me.

H. TEMPERATURE CHECKS @ GUANGYANG SECONDARY SCHOOL:-
There will be a temperature check conducted at Guangyang Secondary School before any departure to Marina Bay.

Should you require any further clarifications, please feel free to email me at: madelene.seow@gmail.com or sms at 96174657.

Thank you for your kind understanding, continuous support and co-operations towards making NDP09 a smooth & safe journey.


Yours-in-Scouting,

Mdm Madelene Seow
Programme Projects Commissioner
/Commissioner-in-charge /POCNDP09 Scout Marching Contingent
The Singapore Scout Association

NE Show 2 (18 Jul 09) / CR 5 - Full Dress

DEAR ALL NDP09 SCOUTS MARCHING PARTICIPANTS

Please be informed that this coming CR5 is also NE Show 2, therefore, attendance is compulsory for full dress rehearsals and important shows.


A. DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:-

Reporting Time: 1000 hrs Sharp
Reporting Venue: Guangyang Secondary School
Reporting Attire: Half Uniform
(Beret, NDP09 Scout Contingent T-shirts, Pants, Belts, Socks & Marching Boots)


B. THINGS TO BRING ALONG:-

1) Scout Shirt/Blouse with Uniform Cover (to protect the Scout Shirt/Blouse from being dirty)2) White Gloves (remember to bring along)
3) 1 flat plastic wallet with ezlink card & minimum cash.
4) Only liaisons will be allowed to bring hand phones & ziplock bags.

* There is no need to bring any water bottle as mineral water bottle will be provided by NDP09 Organiser.
* Bags, Sharp Objects & Unauthoised Photography are NOT allowed into the restricted areas as security checks will be carried out by the Military Security Department (MSD).
* Please have breakfast before reporting.
* Lunch and early Dinner will be provided.
* Uniform & haircut inspections will be carried by ALL LEADERS present.


C. AIR-CON BUS TRANSPORT:-

* Transportation (3 x 40 seaters) will be provided from Guangyang Secondary School to Marina Floating Stadium. Buses will leave punctually at 1050 hrs.
* No one is allowed to go on your own to Marina Floating Stadium unless approval had been authorised by me to the army in advance & at least 3 days notice before any rehearsals commencement.
* The army is very strict about the law & permission for any clearance must be granted access and entry into the NDP09 Restricted Area.


D. TRANSPORT DROP-OFF POINTS:-

In order to ensure that all of you get home fast & safe, we have arranged 3 x 40 seaters' buses to send you from Marina Bay to the nearest MRT station.

Details are as follows:-
* Bus 1: Bedok MRT Station
* Bus 2: Bishan MRT Station
* Bus 3: Jurong East MRT Station

NOTE: Bus ICs, please do headcount before each dispersal and boarding of buses.


E. CITY MARCH PASS:-

* There will a major road block and road closes on Republic Boulevard and Temasek Avenue.
* Two lanes on Raffles Avenue will be closed from 1000 - 2230 hrs.
* Full-dress rehearsals will starts at 1858 hrs, it includes the City March Pass & ends at 1936 hrs. Afterwhich, we shall return to our holding / resting area.


F. DEBRIEF & DISPERSAL TIME:-

* We will do a short debrief before dispersal as and when if it's necessary.
* Dispersal time for transport should be at 2100-2200 hrs.
* Please do advise your parents to pick you up at the respective MRT Stations around 2200 hrs onwards.
* For safety & security reasons, no one is allow to leave on your own unless approval have been authorised by me in advance & at least 3 days notice before any rehearsals commencement.


G. HOLDING / RESTING AREA:-

* Venue will be at the F1 Pit Building, North Block L2 (2nd Floor).
* No visitors or guests are allowed unless approval is authorised by me.


H. TEMPERATURE CHECKS @ GUANGYANG SECONDARY SCHOOL
There will be a temperature check conducted at Guangyang Secondary School before any departure to Marina Bay.


Should you require any further clarifications, please feel free to email me at: madelene.seow@gmail.com or sms at 96174657.

Thank you for your kind understanding, continuous support and co-operations towards making NDP09 a smooth & safe journey.


Yours-in-Scouting,
Mdm Madelene Seow
Programme Projects Commissioner
/Commissioner-in-charge /POC
NDP09 Scout Marching Contingent
The Singapore Scout Association

Collection of Complimentary Land Scout Uniform

Dear all NDP09 Scouts Participants,

I am pleased to inform you that each ndp09 participant will get a complimentary set of Land Scout Uniform and it is ready for collection on 16 & 17 July 2009 (from 2.00pm to 6.00 pm) at the Training Room, Scout HQ.

Please come to Scout HQ and see Mr Adrian Chua to collect your new uniform personally as you would be required to check the items issued/given, sign and acknolwedgement of receipt.

Kindly take note that Max has called all the respective Liaisons from your Scout Group to contact you to come and collect the uniforms.

You are required to wear the new Dry-Fit type Scout uniforms to march for this coming Saturday, 18 July 2009 onwards till 9 August 2009.

Items to be issued for the Land Scout Uniform Set are as follows:-

1) 1 Dry-Fit Shirt (For Male) or 1 Dry-Fit Blouse (For Female)
2) 1 Pants (For Both Male & Female)
3) 1 Scarf & Woggle
4) 1 pair of Epaulettes [e.g. Scouts (Green), Ventures (Maroons), Rovers (Red)]
5) 1 District Badge
6) 1 pair of Socks
8) 2 NDP09 Contingent Badge (1 for new uniform, other 1 for existing uniform)
9) Venture/Rover Flash (For Ventures/Rovers Only)
10) 1 Green Beret & Beret Badge (For Sea Scouts Only)
11) 1 Rank Badge (To be given as requisited)
12) 1 Scout Name Tag Badge

Eligibility:-

1. Those whose attendance from MCR1 to CR3 are 65% & above, you will be entitled a free complimentary set of land Scout uniform with compliments and appreciation from our association for the hard work and effort you have shown since day 1.

2. Kindly note that you are to come personally to collect, check your items and sign on the acknowledgement of receipt for acceptance.

3. As long as you continue to show improvements on your attendance and commitment until August 9, you will be granted the free set. If not, strict disciplinary actions would be taken into considersations.

4. Those who did not meet the 65% and below attendance, if you didn't receive any phone call from us means your complimentary set of uniform will be issued on 9 August 2009.


Should you require any further clarifications, please feel free to email me at: madelene.seow@gmail.com or sms at 96174657.

Thank you for your kind understanding, continuous support and co-operations towards making NDP09 a smooth & safe journey.


Yours-in-Scouting,

Mdm. Madelene Seow
Programme Projects Commissioner
/Commissioner-in-charge / POC
NDP09 Scout Marching Contingent
The Singapore Scout Association

Ladies and gentlemen, it was a job well done for CR3 last saturday despite the scorching hot sun in the afternoon during the component training, many fell out. But, I urge and hope u guys would persevere on by standing tall and proud on the parade square, I believe you guys have the X factor which the others don't, so it is very important that you guys hydrate yourself during lunch breaks and the hotwash after the component training so as to not dehydrate.

Points to note for the actual full sequence run, coming in distorted dressing was not our fault, we were just merely following orders from Parade Sergeant Major (PSM) to stay compact, however, people in the first row please remind the people infront to keep their own dressing. March past will be the most important segment for us, so do look proud for that as we are marching past the president on the actual day! For that component, Madhan, your job and responsibility is the most important, i couldn't emphasis more on that, as you are the only one eyes front during the march past, you have the responsibility to keep the contingent in line and the correct pacing with the commander. But afterall, everyone has a part to play in this contingent to make it a good show, keep up the good work guys! Only 3 points for you guys to note during marching - DRESSING, HAND SWING & LOOK SMART!

Finally, i have receive good feedback from my friend who was present at CR3 last saturday, he told me he felt that scouts were more organised compared to the other UGs, this is a good comment, but we should not rest on our laurels, we got to keep up the good work and deliver a good show for NE Shows, Preview and Actual day! See you guys this saturday.