10 December 2009

Important dates to note

Dear all,
As per discussed during the meeting/briefing on 3 Dec, please take note of the following dates:

  1. 9 Jan 2010, Sat
  2. Week of 18 Jan 2010
  3. 18 Feb 2010, Thurs

Details are as follows:

#1: 9 Jan 2010, Sat
Time: 9am to 4pm (tentative)
Venue: T2147 (tentative)
3 main parts:
· Talk by OHF Founder – Mr. Robert Kee
· Introduction to Khmer language – Ms Doris Chan
· Introduction to Khmer Culture – Ms Linda & Ms Solong

#2: Week of 18 Jan 2010
Fund raising at SB. Beneficiary will be OHF.

#3: 18 Feb 2010, Thurs
Pre-departure briefing. This is happening during the Thurs of the study week. Do note that the Mon and Tue of study week are public holidays (Chinese New Year).

Your attendance is important and most appreciated.

P.S. We hope to collect subsidised expedition cost of $550 by 9 Jan 2010.

Thanks
Ben Cho

Group Tasks for Operation Cambodia 2010

Dear all,
As per our meeting/briefing on 3 Dec 09, following is a list of tasks that each group has to complete. Of course, each group may have more activities than what is described below.

  1. To start and maintain a group blog.

  2. To propose, obtain approval for and carry out a group activity.

  3. To propose, obtain approval for and carry out an Expedition-level activity (i.e. for the entire group of 23).

  4. To serve at either one of the two duties assigned. That is, either the Christmas Booth Duty at Tiong Bahru Plaza or fund raising duty at SB.

Each group is strongly advised to meet and to prepare a plan for Mr. Ben Cho’s approval. Please meet in December and have the plan ready by 24 Dec. Do send him an email containing your plans.

Please submit

Dear all,
This is a gentle reminder for all to submit the following (if you have not done so):
a. Declaration and Indemnity Form
b. Code of Conduct Agreement
c. A photocopy of your international passport
Please note the deadline for the above is 10th Dec.

Thanks!
Ben Cho

09 December 2009

Booth Duty at Tiong Bahru Plaza

Dear all,
As per discussed at the meeting/briefing on 3 Dec 2009, following are students who have signed up for booth duty at Tiong Bahru Plaza.
Duty on 21 Dec (Mon)
4 to 9pm: 0717250, 0718699, 0718222, 0717458
Duty on 22 Dec (Tues)
11am to 4pm: 0718321, 0717908, 0718769, 0718516
4 to 9pm: 0714611, 0714215, 0710534
Please check your email, a handbook for helpers have been sent to your email box. If not, please click here to read the same handbook. Do read it before commencing your duty.
Anyone else who are interested to help, you are most welcome to. Do send me an email.
Ben Cho

Grouping for YEP2010

Dear all,
Thank you all for attending the briefing/meeting on 3 Dec (Thurs). As I have not heard from anyone, the following grouping is confirmed for Operation Cambodia:
Please nominate one person per group as the team leader.

01 December 2009

Final list is out!

Dear all,
Thank you all very much for your patience and understanding. We knew we have a difficult task when we interviewed all of you. But, we have finally shortlisted 24. As mentioned at the interview, 20 of you will be given 'provisional' places and 4 others will be 'reserves'. We will continue to assess and monitor your level of commitment and participation in the pre-expedition phase of Operation Cambodia 2010.
There will be a meeting and briefing for all 24 of you this Thurs (3rd Dec) 5pm at T2147. Your attendance is important. Do let me know if you are unable to come.
See you.
20 Provisional places:

4 reserves: