Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes Official Launch 2014

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Board of Directors• MrStephenLohSurYong,PBM President• MrChewKweeSan Vice President• DrTanSzeWee Treasurer• MrEricTengHengChew,BBM Immediate Past President• MrSamuelChanWeiMun• MrStevenChiaOonSeet• DrThomasChoongYingChuan• MsKohShawLuan• MrOoiBoonHoe• MrsMagdaleneSikSweeHiang• MrPeterSimSweeYam,BBM• MrTanEngBeng• MrBryanTanSuanTiu• MrPeterTayYewBeng• MrTeoZi-Ming• MrLeslieWongKinWah• MrAlbertLHChing Co-Opted• MrHoCheeHon Co-Opted• MrTayPuanSiong,JP,PBM Co-Opted• RevDrKowShihMing Honorary Chaplain• RevDrGrahamNg Honorary Chaplain

YMCA Advisory Council• MrSDhanabalan Chairman• MrAndrewAng,PBM• MrKhooBoonHui,PPA,PBS,PJG• MrJonathanLarsen• MrLeeLiatCheng,BBM• MrTanGeePaw,PPA,PJG• MrsMildredTan,PBM• MrTayPuanSiong,JP,PBM

Editorial TeamAdvisor:MrStephenLohChiefEditor:MrFrancisChongEditorialteam:MrSamuelNg,MrLinDaoyi

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Cover PhotoMr Terence Khoo (L) and Mr Zhao Wen Wei (C) receiving the Singapore Youth Award from DPM Tharman (R). *Photo by National Youth Council

DearMembersandFriends,

It is my pleasure to share with you thatUniversity YMCA (Uni-Y) Singapore wasawardedtheSingaporeYouthAward(SYA)on6July2014foritsexceptionalhumanitarianefforts and outstanding contribution incultivating a spirit of volunteerism andleadershipamongsttheyouthofSingapore.TheSYAisthenation’shighestaccoladetohonourexceptionalyoungpeoplewhoenrichtheheartsandsoulsofthecommunityandbringdistinctiontothenation.

Uni-Y is the University Service Club underthe YMCA of Singapore and has studentchapters at SMU, NUS and NTU. Uni-Y’smissionistodevelopandempoweryouthtobeservantleaderswhowillimpactourlocalandinternationalcommunities.

Here are some highlights from the secondquarter:

Thisyear’sYMCASchoolcampwasheldatGunungLedangbasecampofMtOphirfrom9-11April2014.OurstudentswerebroughtoutoftheircomfortzonestoexperiencelifeamongthenaturalfloraandfaunaandIamsuretheexperiencewillmakethemstrongerandmoreresilienttofuturechallenges.

The 15th YMCA Charity Golf was held atSentosa Golf Club from 23-24 April 2014and raised more than $388,000 for theYMCA-LimKimSanVolunteersProgrammetorecruit,developandrecognisevolunteers.Over120golferstee-edoffonthefirstday

and 28 corporate flights competed for theLimKimSanCorporateChallengetrophyonthesecondday.

The YMCA Special and Annual GeneralMeetings were held on 20 May 2014 atYMCAofSingapore.

A SGM was convened this year for thepurpose of considering and, if thought fit,passing a resolution to create the positionof an additional Vice President with theobjectiveofspreadingouttheresponsibilitiesof the office bearers. The meeting votedunanimously in favouroftheresolutionandacceptedtheproposedamendmentstotheYMCAConstitutiontoeffectthecreationofthisnewposition.

DuringtheAGM,IsharedhighlightsfromthevariousareasofYMCA’sworkinservingthecommunityin2013.IthankallmembersfortakingtimeofffromtheirbusyschedulestoattendtheYMCASGMandAGM.

The Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes OfficialLaunch2014washeldon22May2014atHwa Chong Institution. Guest-of-Honour,MrChanChunSing,MinisterforSocialandFamily Development and Second Ministerfor Defence, witnessed the presentationof $160,000 in seed funding by Mr HanKwee Juan, Chief Executive Officer of CitiSingapore toMrLeslieWong,ChairmanofCiti-YMCA Youth For Causes Committee.100 teams received the seed fundingto execute their social entrepreneurshipendeavoursfromMaytoSeptembertoraisefunds for their chosenVWOsandwewishthemallthebest.

Several major events including the 28thYMCA PESA Awards Ceremony (19 Sep),YMCA Proms @ the Park (27 Sep) andYMCAGivingGalaDinner(8Oct)willbeheldinthethirdquarter.

Do visit our YMCA Facebook page atwww.facebook/ymca.singapore for thelatest updates and view photos fromour events, as well as our news blog atymcaofsingapore.blogspot.com for YMCAnews.

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season

we will reap, if we do not give up.”Galatians 6:9

In-His-ServiceStephen LohPresident

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The YMCA Giving Gala @ The Fullerton Hotel on 8 October 2014 aims to raise $400,000 for YMCA to serve the intellectually and physically challenged, abused and underprivileged children, the elderly and the poor through structured and sustained YMCA Community Service Programmes.

You can support this YMCA fundraising effort in various ways: - Taking up a table for 10 at $10,000 per table - Purchasing seats at $1,000 each

- Making a direct cash donation- Making a direct cash donation

Kindly refer to the enclosed response slip to pledgeyour support

YMCA of Singapore is an approved Institution of a Public Character (IPC)

www.ymca.org.sg/givinggala

“We make a living by what we get.We make a life by what we give.”

“We make a living by what we get.We make a life by what we give.”

- Winston S. Churchill

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The YMCA Special and Annual GeneralMeetings were held on Tuesday, 20 May2014atYMCAofSingapore.

A SGM was convened this year for thepurpose of considering and, if thought fit,passing a resolution to create the positionof an additional Vice President with theobjectiveofspreadingouttheresponsibilitiesof the office bearers. The meeting votedunanimously in favouroftheresolutionandacceptedtheproposedamendmentstotheYMCAConstitutiontoeffectthecreationofthisnewposition.

DuringtheAGM,MrStephenLoh,President,YMCAofSingaporesharedhighlights fromthevariousareasofYMCA’sworkinservingthecommunityin2013.

The Audited Financial Statements for theyear ended 31 December 2013 and the2013 YMCA Annual Report were alsoadoptedbythemembers.

A Tribute to the late Mr Sim Miah Kian

Highlights from YMCA Special and Annual General Meetings

14 December 1919 – 5 May 2014

YMCA Trustee (1984 – 2014)

Vice President, YMCA of Singapore(1974 – 1986)

Mr Sim Miah Kian

It isanhonour tobeaskedby the family togivethistributetothelateMrSimMiahKian,anoldfriendofmineandoneofthelongestservingDirectorsoftheYMCAofSingapore.

Asaschoolboy,hebecameassociatedwithYMCAbeforethewarasastudentinYMCASchoolofCommerce.Hischoiceofstudyingin YMCA School of Commerce was a verywiseonebecauseofthelearningofEnglish,shorthandand typingand theconsequenceofallthisgavehimthetoolstodealwiththeworldofcommerceandfinanceandfromhishard work he became successful in thesefields. His association with the YMCA mayhaveinitiatedhisinterestinChristianity.

Hisactual conversion tookplaceat theageof 50 and after being blessed with manypromotionsatthemanageriallevelwithleadingfinancialinstitutions,heacceptedJesusChristashisLordandSaviourandgavehis life totheTrueManagerLordwhichgavehimmuchhappiness.Hebecameaverydedicatedandcommitted Christian and was ready to giveanythinghecouldtopromotesocialenterpriseandcommunitydevelopment.

Herecognisedearly inhis lifetheneedforagoodeducationandwasalwaysgrateful forthedoors thatopened tohimasa resultofhiscommercialclassesinYMCA.Hedidnothave any hesitation to serve on the YMCABoardwhenaskedtoandhedidthisformanyyears.HisloveforGodandhiswalkwithHimmouldedhischaracterandrichlyencouragedany of those who came into contact withhim at the YMCA. Being a dedicated andcommittedChristian,MrSimdevotedmuchofhistimeattheYMCAthroughChristianworksandchairedthereligiouscommitteeformanyyears.InhislateryearshebecamePresidentoftheSingaporeBibleSociety.

MrSimoftenconfidedinmehisapprovaloftheassociation’sinterestinthebettermentofthecommunityparticularlythroughtheYMCA.

Four members were re-elected to serve anew4-yeartermontheBoard.TheyareMrSamuelChan,MsKohShawLuan,MrTanEngBengandMrTeoZi-Ming.

In the first Board meeting for the year2014/2015thatconvenedimmediatelyafterthe AGM, the Board elected the followingas Office Bearers for the year 2014/2015:Mr Stephen Loh Sur Yong (President), Mr Chew Kwee San (Vice President) and Dr Tan Sze Wee (Treasurer).

Didyouknow thatwhen the firstSingaporeCouncil of Social Service was formed, MrWoonWahSiangcalledameetingof some40 heads from religious bodies, voluntarywelfare organisations and various municipaldepartments tomobilisecommunitysupportforvoluntarysocialservice?

This first committee which was headedby Dato’ Lee Kong Chian had four YMCAdirectors in the first executive committeeandMrSimwasmade treasurer.When theBukitHoSweefireoccuredin1961,causing15,000people tobehomeless, thisCouncilraisednearly$700,000withinamonthtohelpthem.

Mr Sim treated everyone with the sameunfailing courtesy and good humour! Healways had a ready smile for anyone whocameintocontactwithhim.Hischeerfulnessandnaturalfriendlinesswonhimgreatrespect.Some 20 years ago he retired as a YMCADirectorandwasmadeanHonoraryMemberwith his distinguished accomplishments inthe banking and finance industry. Mr Simproved tobeagreathelp tomeparticularlyduring the rebuildingperiodafterWorldWarII. He organised fund raising projects andwasalwayswillingtohelpwhenhisserviceswereneeded.HetookontheresponsibilityasCo-Trustee for the newYMCA building andstood upwith 3 others as guarantors for a$10,000,000loanfromDBSSingapore.

The Community has lost a very goodsupporterand Ipersonallyhave lostagoodtrustedfriendandadvisor.

GoodbyeMiahKianandmayyoursoul restinpeaceinthearmsofourLordandMasterJesusChrist.

Dr Robert Loh Choo KiatYMCA TrusteePresident, YMCA of Singapore (1970 – 1992)

TheBoardalsoco-optedthreememberstoservea1-yearterm.TheyareMrAlbertLHChing,MrHoCheeHonandMrTayPuanSiong.

Aswecontinuetotouch livesand liftspiritsin the community, we look forward to yourcontinuedsupportandmore involvement inourprogrammesandactivities,especiallyourFullmemberswhoareallpartofChrist’sbody.

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University YMCA (Uni-Y) Singapore wins Singapore Youth Award 2014

ForitsexceptionalhumanitarianeffortsandoutstandingcontributionincultivatingaspiritofvolunteerismandleadershipamongsttheyouthofSingapore,University-YMCASingapore(Uni-Y)wasconferred theSingaporeYouthAward2014, thenation’shighestaccolade tohonourexceptionalyoungpeoplewhoenrich theheartsandsoulsof thecommunityandbringdistinctiontothenation.

VolunteersMrZhaoWenWei,Member,CouncilofUni-YSingapore2014andMrTerenceKhoo, Director, Community Service, Uni-Y NTU received the Award from Mr TharmanShanmugaratnam,DeputyPrimeMinisterandMinisterforFinanceatapresentationceremonyattheIstanaonSunday,6July2014.

Inhisacknowledgementspeech,WenWeisaid, “Uni-Y ishumbled to receive thisaward.Asvolunteers,weservebecausewearepassionateaboutmakingapositivedifferencetosociety.”

TheSingaporeYouthAward (SYA)wasestablished in1975 tohonour exceptional youngpeoplewhoenrichtheheartsandsoulsofthecommunityandbringdistinctiontothenation.Through these young Singaporeans who have the vision, a “can-do” attitude towardschallenges,a“never-say-die”spiritinthefaceofadversity,thecourageto“walkthetalk”,andthepassionto“servebydoing”,theyhavehelpedtomakeabetterworldforall.

MrJimmyOng,Manager,YouthDevelopmentProgrammes,YMCAofSingaporesaidthattheawardwillspurUni-Ytostriveharderinitsmissiontodevelopandempoweryouthtobeservantleaderswhowillimpactourlocalandinternationalcommunities.

“2015willmarkthe10thanniversaryofUni-YSingapore,andwehopethecelebrationofthismilestonewillbeareflectionofwhatwehavedoneandwhatwewillcontinuetodo,thatistocreatesocialimpactthroughyouthempowerment,”saidMrOng,“WewillcontinuetorallymoreyouthstojoinUni-Yinservingthecommunity,andtoenrichtheseyouthsholisticallyas theycommit their time,skillsand talents to touch livesand lift spiritsamong the less-privileged.”

MrOng also hopes that the Awardwill serve as an inspiration. He said, “We hope thatyouthwouldbeabletoliveoutthe4C’s–Commitment, Competence, Confidence, andCharacter;tocompletewhatwestart,useourskillstoserveothers,andtoleadthroughservicetobethepositivedifference!”

Uni-YistheUniversityServiceClubundertheYMCAofSingaporeandwasfirstestablishedatSMUin2005.Subsequently,Uni-YclubswerealsoestablishedatNUSandNTUin2007and2009respectively.

Formoreinformationabouttheawardandtoviewthehighlightsandvideos,pleasevisittheYMCAwebsiteatwww.ymca.org.sg/SYA2014/orYMCAofSingapore’sFacebookpageathttps://www.facebook.com/YMCA.Singapore.

*Photos by National Youth Council

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Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes (YFC), anannual social entrepreneurship and youthdevelopment programme jointly organisedby YMCAof Singapore andCiti Singapore,waslaunchedonThursday,22May2014atHwaChongInstitution.MrChanChunSing,Minister for Social and FamilyDevelopmentand Second Minister for Defence wasthe Guest-of-Honour at the event, whichwas attended by over 500 participants,mentors,YFCSelection Interviewpanellists,representatives from supporting voluntarywelfare organisations (VWOs) and schools,andYFCalumniambassadors.

The theme of the event was ONE – ONEHundred Teams of 400 Youth; ONEMovement;ONECommonGoal tomake aDifference in our Community. Guests wereinvitedtosignontheONESignboardduringtheevent. This act represented theunity ofthevariousstakeholderstomakeadifferenceinourcommunity.

MrChanalsoledtheparticipantsinreleasinglongandcolourfulballoonsintheauditorium–whichresembledshootingstarsinthevastsky–asasymboloftheparticipantsdreamsand hopes as they embarkedon their YFCjourney,

Fromafieldof181applications(anincreaseof56% from2013),100 teams,comprisingfouryouthseach,werechosenbyarigorousselection process whereby the teams’proposals were scrutinised and dissectedby a Selection Panel comprising seniormanagementexecutivesfrombothcorporateandnon-profitsectors.Thecriteriaforjudgingproposals included innovation, feasibility,as well as level of public and volunteerengagement. Hwa Chong Institution wasrepresentedby24teams(30teamsin2013),themost from any institution over the pasttwoyears.

“Thisyear’sselectionwastougherduetotheincreasedcompetition,butIamheartenedbythisdevelopmentas itshowsthatyouths inSingaporearedynamicandwilling tocomeforward to challenge themselves,” said MrLeslieWong,Chairman,Citi-YMCAYouthForCauses Committee 2014. “The participantswill have to brace themselves to overcomethe challenges theywill face in the next 15weeks and I am confident that theywill beable tomakeapositive impacton the livesofothers.”

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Each team was provided with $1,600 inseedfundingfromCitiFoundationandteammemberswillundergotraining–infinancialmanagement,safetymanagement,volunteermanagement, events management,marketingandfund-raising–conductedbyYMCA in partnership with NUS BusinessSchool. In addition to these trainingsessions, each team will have a volunteermentor for guidance and support. Thementors comprise working professionalsfrom sectors such as banking and socialservice, to various government ministriesandstatutoryboards.

Mr Stephen Loh, President, YMCA ofSingapore said that the mentors wereintegraltothesuccessofYFCwhichispartofYMCA’smissiontodevelopvolunteers.

“The mentors, with experience in theirrespective fieldswill serveasan invaluableresource for the teams in executing theirprojectswithexcellence,”explainedMrLoh.“Through YFC, YMCAwill leverage on thementors’expertisetodevelopandempoweryouthstorealisetheirpotential,andgroomthemintoresponsiblecommunitychampionswhocanpositivelyimpactsociety.”

MrHanKweeJuan,ChiefExecutiveOfficerof Citi Singapore, said, “We have seentremendous success in the programmeoverthepast11yearswiththeyouthteamsraising over $6 million for 156 VWOs andmobilisingmorethan110,000volunteersintheprocess.Weareexcited to launch thisyear’s programme for another 100 youthteams.Throughtheirprojects,theyouthsareable topickup valuable life skills includingpeopleandprojectmanagementskills.Moreimportantly, they will gain a higher level ofsocial consciousness as they seek to fulfillthe unmet social needs in Singapore. InadditiontofundingfromCitiFoundation,wearepleasedtosupporttheprogrammewithmore than 58 volunteer mentors from CitiSingaporewhowillguidetheteamsontheirprojects.”

Following the launch, teamswill implementtheir projects for 15 weeks which willculminateinthesubmissionofafinalreporton 14 September 2014. Some projectsinclude flash mob line dances by teamVigorise, street performances by teamD’Árts and a muted music marathon byteamDeafyingtheOdds.

Last year, YFC participants raised over$756,000 in support of 38 VWOs, the

highest amount raised since its inceptionin 2003. The endeavour mobilised over8,900 volunteers who came forward tosupport the teams’ efforts in raising fundsand awareness for these adopted VWOs.This programme has continued to supportthePresident’sChallenge list ofbeneficiaryVWOs since 2005. More than 4,000volunteersweremobilisedby27YFCteamsto champion social causes for 11 VWOsand raise $246,000 under the President’sChallengelistofbeneficiariesin2013.

TheCiti-YMCAYouthForCauses(YFC)2014Selection Interview was held at the YMCAof Singapore on Saturday, 19 April 2014.Teachers, VWO representatives, parentsand friends accompanied the intervieweesas a show of support. Volunteer judges,numbering 50, were present to select the100YFC2014teams(outof181),whichwillreceiveseedfunding,mentorshipandtrainingto implement their social entrepreneurshipprojects,insupportoftheirchosenVoluntaryWelfare Organisation (VWO). Criteria forselection included innovation, feasibility,as well as level of public and volunteerengagement. Some judges were inspiredby the energy and passion of the youthanddecidedtofurthertheirparticipationbybecomingVolunteerMentors.

Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2014 Selection

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Uni-Y Alumni Series

InsupportofUni-Y’seffortstoengagetheUni-YAlumni,YFactorwillfeatureUni-YmemberswhocontinuetobeactivelyinvolvedinUni-YSingaporeprogrammesbeyondtheirgraduation.

In this series, we are featuringMs CheongMay Anne andMs Angeline Lim from Uni-YNUSwhichwasset-up in2007.BothMsCheongMayAnneandMsAngelinaLimwereinstrumentalinlayingthestrongfoundationsfortheClub,andincreasingUni-Y’spresencein theuniversity.Readon to findoutabout their experienceandstruggles in leading thisrelativelynewclubbackthen,andtheirwordsofencouragementforourfutureUni-Yleaders.

MsCheongMayAnnegraduatedfromNationalUniversityofSingapore(NUS)in2012andisnowadoctoratSingaporeGeneralHospital.SheservedontheUni-YNUSExecutiveCommittee(ExCo)fortwoyearsandwasthe2ndPresidentoftheClub.

Uni-YNUSwasnotyetsetupwhenMayAnnewasafreshmanatmedicalschool.ShewasinspiredtobepartofthepioneeringUni-YNUSExecutiveCommitteeafterlisteningtoatalkbyMrAlbertChing,whowasthentheGeneralSecretaryofYMCAofSingapore.

Inherownwords,MayAnnefoundthetaskofsettinguptheClub“extremelydaunting.”

“Uni-YNUSwasatitsinfancy,andIwasaverylostfreshman.IfIknewwhatwasupahead,Ithinkthemorephysiologicalreactionwouldhavebeentofindarouteofescape,”sheelaborated.“Butwhatsupportedtheclubthroughthedifficult teethingstageswastheYMCAfamily,oursisterclubUni-YSMUandthediverseteamofUni-YNUS.”

DespiteexperiencingmanychallengeslayingthefoundationsofUni-YNUS,MayAnnecherishesthememoriesandsaysthattheexperiencehasinfluencedhercharacter.

“Uni-Yplacedmeoutofmycomfortzoneandsetthepurposetoservethecommunityoutsidethehealthcarefield,”shesaid. “Essentially, itplanted the thementality thatyouarenever toobusytoserve.”

Althoughithasbeentwoyearssinceshegraduated,MayAnnecontinuestobeinvolvedinUni-Y’sactivitiesandrecentlyattendedUNIYTE2014whereshewasamazedathowmuchUni-Yhasgrown.

“WhenIattendedthisyear’sevent,Ihadonlyonereaction-WOAH!ItissoamazingtoseehowUni-Yhasgrownfromstrengthtostrengthwithsuchaferventandspiritedteam,”shesaid.“ItisatestimonyofGod’sgoodnessandfaithfulness.Matthew5:16putsitbest:Inthesameway,letyourlightshinebeforemen,thattheymayseeyourgooddeedsandglorifyyourFatherinheaven.”

Ms Cheong May AnneMedical OfficerSingapore General Hospital, Department of Haematology

Ms Angelina LimUni-Y Alumni

MsAngelinaLimisafreshgraduateofNUS.SheservedasPresidentofUni-YNUSExecutiveCommitteein2011andsawtheopportunitytotakeuptheroleas“anopendoorfromGod”.

PriortoservingontheExCo,AngelinawasaUni-YvolunteerandwasgreatlyinspiredbyhowUni-Yallowsmembersandvolunteerstomakeapositivedifferencetothecommunity.

“Uni-Ygivesmeaplatformtoservethecommunity,beitlocaloroverseas,whichissomethingIamverypassionateabout. Inaddition,YMCAalsoprovidesguidancealong thewaywhichmakesservingthecommunityanenrichingandfruitfulexperience.”

Besidesservingthecommunity,AngelinaalsoledagroupofleaderswhowererelativelynewtoUni-YandfacedthechallengeofforgingbondsamongthemandensuringthesustainabilityofUni-YNUSprogrammes.

“IwasreallygladthattheactivitieswehadinUni-YNUSdidmakeuscloser,”sheexplained.“Another challenge I faced was when the Uni-Y leaders wanted to kick-start new Uni-Yprogrammesdespitealreadyhavingexistingones.AfterexplainingtothemabouttheimportanceofsustainabilityinourUni-Yprogrammes,theywerewillingtomaketheexistingprogrammesevenbetter,insteadofstartingnewones.”

ItwasthroughtheseexperiencesthatAngelinahonedherleadershipskillsandlearntabouttheimportanceoflisteningtoallviewswithoutjudgmentbeforemakinganobjectivedecision.ShehopesthatallUni-YleaderscanseizetheopportunitytodevelopthemselvesintheirownuniquewayastheycontinuetonurtureUni-Yanditsmembersandvolunteers.

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OnthesecondandthirddaysoftheCamp,participantswereexposedtovariousfacetsofarmylifeincluding:5BXwhichcomprisedsimple stretching exercises to prepareeveryonefortheday;singingofarmysongsandcheers;playingofgamesderived fromtheStandardObstacleCourse;anda“nightmission”. The participants also enjoyedwater-basedgamesandactivities,includingadance,atBedokSwimmingComplex.

Y Camp Challenge June 2014 – Army Style

The Y Camp Challenge is a quarterly outdoor adventure camp for individuals who are intellectually or physically challenged. The camp aims to provide the beneficiaries with opportunities for social integration with the volunteers. It also allows the beneficiaries to challenge and overcome their preconceived limits through various confidence building activities including high rope elements and camp craft. Beneficiaries emerge mentally stronger and are more confident about themselves, providing new found hope for their families and loved ones

Thehighlightofthecampwasthecampfireand disco night where Mr Stephen Loh,President, YMCA of Singapore joined theparticipantstocelebratetheirhardworkandperseveranceduringthecamp.

Tomark theendof theCamp,participantsmade mementoes by painting caps witharmy-themedcoloursand threw theircapsintotheairwithacheer!

ThefirstrunofYConfidenceSHAPE-UPwasorganisedfor50students,whoaremembersofNorthlightSchool’sNationalCivilDefenceCadetCorps(NCDCC).Theprogrammewasheldoversixdays–14and28March,andeveryFridayfrom2-23May2014.

Duringtheprogramme,sixYMCAstaffand

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volunteerleadersandsixvolunteermentorsfrom Changi Airport Group engaged thestudents through a series of self-discoveryand team-building activities, whichculminated in a visit to MINDSVille@Napiriwhere the students organised a series ofsportsgamesforthebeneficiaries.

Thestudentsexpressedtheirenjoymentandenthusiasmfortheprogrammeandsaidthattheyhave learnthowto loveandtakecareofothers.

MrGohGimSiong,a teacheratNorthlightschoolhighlighted the intrinsic valueof theprogrammetotheyouthsandsaid,“Overall,theprogrammewasagreatopportunityforthecadetstonotjustperformaservicebuttobeequippedwithskills fromplanning tofacilitation.”

Thestudentswereawardedcertificatesandgroupprizesattheendoftheprogrammetoencouragethemfortheirefforts.

ThenextrunwillcommenceinJuly2014forstudents, who are members of NorthlightSchool’sGirlGuides.

YConfidenceSHAPE-UPaimstohelpyouthsenhance individualcharacter,promoteself-discovery and challenge them to cultivateself-reliance, leadership, compassion andservantleadership.Thisiswiththehopethatthrough the fun-filled experiential learningactivities,theywillalsodiscovertheirhiddenpotential.

The Y Confidence SHAPE-UP programmewas initiated and is funded by ChangiAirportGroup(CAG),whileYMCAplansandexecutestheactivitiesofthisprogramme.

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Y Arts Challenge with MINDSville@Napiri

Y Nature Walk with Blue Cross Thong Kheng Home

Y Photo Club – Photography Outing @ Labrador Nature Reserve

Inpreparation forEaster,15beneficiaries fromMINDSville@NapiriTraining&DevelopmentCentrewereinvitedtospendtheafternoonof11April2014atCreditSuisse’sofficelocatedinOne@Changi.Togetherwith12befriendersfromCreditSuissewhodecidedtousetheirlunchbreakmeaningfully,thebeneficiariesmadeEasterbasketsusingrecyclablematerialswhich included used plastic 1.5-litre waterbottlesandrecyclablematerials.Followingtheenrichingexperience,thejoycontinuedfortheparticipantsasthebeneficiariesbroughthometheir hand-made baskets filled with delicioussnacks;andtheCreditSuissestaffreturnedtoworkwithasenseoffulfilment.Y Arts Challenge employs dance, performingand visual arts as a platform to engagechildren and youths who are underprivileged,intellectuallychallengedorhearingimpaired.Theprogrammeallowsthebeneficiariestoexpressthemselves creatively and aims to uncoveranddeveloptheirhiddentalents.Tobuildself-esteem and confidence, numerous platformsare also provided through the programme forthebeneficiariestoshowcasetheirtalentsandcrafts.

Putting photography theory into practice, 22 Y Photo Club beneficiaries from APSN(Association forPersonswithSpecialNeeds)TanglinSchoolandAPSNCentre forAdultsexperiencedoutdoorphotographyinthecompanyof23volunteersfromCreditSuisseand20YMCAvolunteersduringanoutingtoLabradorNatureReserve.Thehotweatherdidnotdeterthevolunteersfromjoiningthebeneficiariesinthismeaningfulactivitywhichwasheldon21June2014.

YPhotoClubprovidesbeneficiarieswiththe opportunity to explore and capturethe beauty of life by equipping themwith photography skills. Indoor theoryand outdoor practical photographysessions are facilitated by volunteersand experienced photographers. Asan extension of Y Arts Challenge, YPhotoClubalsoallows thebeneficiariesto express their creativity throughphotographyasanartandtobuild theirself-esteem and confidence as theyinteract with the volunteers and sharetheirworkswithprideandjoy.

It was a good event. Keep up the good work – Anuj Srivastava

Volunteer from Credit Swisse

BeneficiariesfromBlueCrossThongKhengHome got up close and personal withorchids on 10 May 2014. Accompaniedby 10 befrienders from Credit Suisse, the20beneficiaries visited theNationalOrchidGarden which houses more than 600speciesandhybridorchids.StrollingthroughtheGarden, thegroupenjoyed the tranquilsurroundingsandthebeautyoftheorchids.

Y Nature Walk is a monthly programmeorganisedtoprovideindividualswithspecialneeds and physical disabilities with theopportunity toappreciate thebeautyof lifein Singapore’s nature parks and reserves.The beneficiaries are often deprived ofthis opportunity due to the challengesand circumstances which they and theircaregiversface.EachoutingismeticulouslyplannedandorganisedbyYMCAvolunteerswho also conduct fun and educationalactivitiesalongthewaytobringcheertothebeneficiaries.

Thank you Credit Suissefor sponsoring and providing volunteers to make these events possible!

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Volunteers fromBedok SportsCentretooktimeoutontwelveWednesdayafternoonsfrom26March–18Junetospendtimewith children from Children’sAid Society - Melrose Homefor the Y Sports Swim SaferProgramme. Ten beneficiaries,aged3-18years-old,engagedin ice breaker games andswimming lessons with thevolunteersandlearnedausefulskillwhilehavingfun.

Melrose Home provides a supportive environment for children between the ages of 3 -18 years-old, a “homeaway fromhome” for children and teenagerswhoneedcare andprotectioninaresidentialsetting.Thesearechildrenwhoseparentsorfamilymembersareunable to provide care or to supervise them.Children of other ages are admitted underspecialcircumstancesaswelldependingontheirneeds.

TheYSportsSwimSaferProgrammeisacollaborationbetweenYMCA,SportsCares,BedokSportsComplexandselectedVWOs to introducewaterconfidenceskills to thechildren.SwimSafer isanationalwatersafetyprogramme introducedby theNationalWaterSafetyCouncil(NWSC)inJuly2010whichcombinesboththeNationalSurvivalSwimmingAward(NASSA)andtheLearn-To-SwimProgramme(LTSP)intoaprogressivesix-stageprogramme.TheYSportsSwimSaferProgrammealsoaimstopromoteawarenessofthelessprivilegedcommunityaswellasencouragevolunteerismamongemployeesofBedokSportsComplex.

YSportsaimstopromoteahealthylifestyleamongindividualswithspecialneeds.Throughthe programme, the beneficiaries are given opportunities to experience different sportingactivitiesandexercisesinthecompanyofvolunteers.Funandtriumphantmomentsarealsocreatedduring theprogramme tobringcheer to thebeneficiariesandhelp them tobuildconfidenceandself-esteem.

Staff from Lingjack EngineeringWorks Pte Ltd took time out onSaturdaymorningsforYOutingtobefriend clients from Associationfor Persons with Special Needs –CentreforAdults(APSN-CFA).

On26April2014,24staffbrought20 APSN-CFA beneficiaries tothe River Safari. The group sawfreshwater marine life and thefamousKai Kai and Jia Jia at thegiantpandaforest.Inaddition,theywent on a river cruise around theFloodedAmazonForest.

On31May2014,20staffbroughtthebeneficiaries toSEAAquariumto enjoy an amazing underwaterexperience and view the largevariety of marine life there. Thegroup explored the varioustunnelsinwhicheachtunnelhadaparticulartheme.

On both occasions, the befrienders also prepared goodie bags for the beneficiaries andeveryonehadafuntime.

Y Outings is amonthly programme that provides the beneficiaries with opportunities forengaging in a range of indoor and outdoor activities and going on excursions to placesof interest. These includekite flying,bowling, karaoke, visitingGardensby theBay,RiverSafari, Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Zoological Gardens and participation in skill-basedworkshopssuchaspastamaking.Thisprogrammehelpsthebeneficiariestoimprovetheirself-confidenceand interpersonalskillsas theyminglewith thevolunteersandeachotherduring theoutings. Italsoallows thebeneficiaries to learnandacquire important lifeskillsincludingtravelling,beingmindfuloftheirownsafety,appropriatebehaviorinpublicplacesandtakingresponsibilityfortheirownbelongings.

Y Sports Swim Safer

Y Outing for APSN-CFA with Lingjack Engineering

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Project Bridge

Mr Roberto Galetti is the owner and Executive Chef of Garibaldi, an Italian Restaurant and Bar. Roberto strongly believes in helping others and works with YMCA Project Bridge to provide youths-at-risk with apprenticeship opportunities at his award-winning restaurant. We caught up with Roberto to find out more about him and his motivations.

1. Why do you support YMCA Project Bridge?I support this initiativebecause Iwould like togiveback tosociety.Ifeelhonouredtoparticipateintheprogrammeandhelpotherswhowantimprovehis/hersituation.IwouldliketosharewithyouthissayingfromfromConfucius:ifyougiveafishtosomebody,youhelphimforoneday;ifyouteachhim

howtofish,youhelphimforlife.Thisisalsomyphilosophyinlife.

2. How is training and guidance provided to the apprentices?Iconsidermyself tobe luckyas Iwasmentoredbyotherswhodidnotaskforanything inreturn. I try tobuilda familyatmosphereatGaribaldi’sso thateveryonewouldbehappy. Icomefromapoorfamily;pooronlyinmonetarytermsbutrichinpatience,courageandlove.Thisismyphilosophytotheseyouthapprentices.EachapprenticeistrainedbyoneofthestaffandIwillcheckwithmystaffontheapprentices’progress.Iftheapprenticeisslowtolearn,andthestafffeelsstressed,Iwillrepeattothestaffthatahousecanonlybebuiltbrickbybrickandweneedalotofpatiencewiththeapprentices.

3. What sort of work do the youth undertake under the apprenticeship? Thisdependsonwhattheyaretrainedin.Usually,theywillstartfromthemostbasictaskssuchascleaninganddishwashingandtheirprogressdependsonhowfasttheylearn.Iwantthemtoexperienceandlearnthatevenbasictasksare importantandthateveryoneintheteam,includingthecleanerisjustasimportantasthechef.Iwishtoinstilinthemwithprideandenthusiasmforthejobandthattheycanbeleadersinwhattheydo.Aslongastheycarryouttheirjobswithrespect,honour,prideandremainhumble,peoplewillnoteandrespectus.

4. Have any of the youths have been employed after the apprenticeship? What qualities do you look for in hiring staff? Yes.ThereareyouthswhoIhaveemployedaftertheirtraining.Wealwayslookforhonestyandhumblenessandwehaveapolicyherethateverybodydeservesachance.ThisissomethingIwantasIwantthemtofeellikepartoftheGaribaldifamilyandalsotohelpthemintegrateinto

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mainstreamsociety.IwantthemtobeproudtosaythattheyhaveajobatGaribaldi,oneofthebestItalianrestaurantsinSingapore.

5. What would you tell other employers who are apprehensive about hiring youths-at-risk? There is no reason to be apprehensive.I also registered with the Yellow RibbonProjecttohelpex-convicts.Thereisnothingbetterinlifethenbeabletohelpandsharewiththelessfortunate.

6. What are your future plans for Garibaldi? We heard you have opened a pizzeria.TherewillonlybeoneGaribaldiinSingapore.We just opened a pizzeria called Re:Freshin June and it is located on Purvis Streetwhere Garibaldi is also located. We havefourapprentices fromYMCAProjectBridgeworkingthere.Iftheprojectissuccessful,Iwillbeabletoopenmoreoutletsandhelpmorepeople.

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Snapshots15th YMCA Charity Golf

12More than $388,000 was raised for theYMCA-LimKimSanVolunteersProgrammethrough the 15th YMCA Charity Golf toboosttheProgramme’sabilityofdevelopingand recognising volunteers, andpromotingcorporate volunteerism. The fund-raisinggolf event was held at Sentosa Golf Clubfrom23-24April2014.

In 2013, YMCA volunteers contributed163,000 hours of local and overseascommunity service tobringcheer to some13,800 beneficiaries who include theintellectually and physically challenged,underprivileged and abused children,the hearing impaired, the elderly and thepoor. Locally, more than 5,800 volunteersparticipatedin569activitieswhichtouchedlives and lifted spirits of more than 4,200beneficiaries across 16 structured andsustainedYMCA-TanChinTuanCommunityService Programmes. Another 1,200volunteers took part in YMCA InternationalService Programmes and made 56 tripsto Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, SriLanka, Thailand and Vietnam to teachbasicEnglishandcomputerskills,conducthealtheducationandassistininfrastructuralupgradesforschoolsinruralvillages.

Mr S Iswaran, Minister, Prime Minister’sOffice, Second Minister for Home AffairsandSecondMinisterforTradeandIndustrygraced the event which saw over 120individualgolfersteeoffonthefirstdayand28 corporate flights competing for the LimKimSanCorporateChallengetrophyonthesecondday.

MyLaoHome, represented by Tan KeanChee, Robert Ong, Francis Au and LeeShinHuaiwon theChallenge trophy,whileTimes Publishing Group and Lum ChangHoldings finished first and second runner-upsrespectively.

Theindividualwinnerswere:RaymondSeah(1st),HoKahChoy(2nd),TamCheeChong

15th YMCA Charity Golf – Over $388,000 raised to champion volunteerism

About the YMCA-Lim Kim San Volunteers Programme

ThevolunteersprogrammeisnamedafterthelateMrLimKimSan,oneofthefoundingfathersofSingapore,andalsoanHonoraryLifeMemberoftheYMCAofSingapore.Theprogrammeaimstopromoteandraisethestandardsofvolunteerism,developvolunteercapabilitiestobetterservebeneficiariesaswellasrecruit,trainandrecognisevolunteers.

Introducedin2007,thekeythrustsoftheYMCA-LimKimSanVolunteersProgrammearethetraininganddevelopmentofvolunteersandpromotingofCorporateVolunteerism.ThroughtheProgramme,YMCAhasfacilitatedseveralmajorcorporationsincludingCitiSingapore,CreditSuisse,NTUCFairPrice,SuperiorMulti-PackagingLtd,Dell,UPSandmoreinmobilisingtheirstafftoserveacrossvariousstructuredandsustainedYMCAcommunityserviceprogrammeslocallyandoverseas.

(3rd)andLynnWong(Ladies’Champion)onDay1; TanKeanChee (1st), TimPinnegar(2nd),LeeShinHuai (3rd)andMarilynLum(Ladies’Champion)onDay2.

To make the tournament more interesting,a “Who’s the Boss” photo challenge gavegolferstheopportunitytowin$1,250worthofBossGreenapparel.Intheirflightsoffour,the golfers were required to strike a posethat best illustrated the theme “Who’s theBoss”, in front of a Hugo Boss backdrop.The challenge was won by Lynn Wong,Anthony Lee, Lee Koon Ming and KelvinPereiraonDay1;andRichardYong,SteveElrick,KenWongandTonyLeeonDay2.

Aspartofthefestivities,allgolfersreceiveda mock cover page of the Golf DigestSingaporemagazine,personalisedwiththeirindividualphotographcapturedduringtee-off.

The top prizes for the event included anEagleholeprizefeaturingaSunCat23solarcatamaran worth $200,000 sponsored byHorizon Yachts Pte Ltd; and Hole-in-Oneprizes featuring a Mercedes-Benz E 200ELEGANCEworthover$154,000 (includesone year road tax and registration fee;excludesCOE)sponsoredbyDaimlerSouthEastAsiaPteLtd;aTOTOWashroommake-overworth$30,000sponsoredbyW.AtelierPteLtd;andaBreitlingforBentleyFlyingBwatch worth over $23,000 sponsored byMelchersTimePteLtd.

NTUCFairPriceFoundationLtdandtheToteBoardwerethemaindonorsfortheevent.

YMCA of Singapore thanks all golfers,donorsandsponsorsforthegenerosityandsupport.

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YMCA would like to thank the following corporations for participating in the Lim Kim San Corporate Challenge:

YMCA would also like to acknowledge the following organisations for their contributions towards the prizes and goodie-bag items:

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On Friday, 11 April 2014, 56graduates from the YMCA-NUSBusiness School Volunteer ServiceManagement Programme (VSMP)received their certificates at acommencement ceremony held atYMCAofSingapore.MrKeithChua,ExecutiveChairmanofABRHoldingsLimitedgraced theoccasionas theGuest-of-Honour.

In his address, Mr Stephen Loh,President, YMCA of Singaporesharedthattodate,theprogramme

hadtrained190staffofmorethan80non-profitorganisationsandover300youthsfromCiti-YMCAYouthForCauses.

“ManyoftheparticipantshavefoundVSMPtobeveryeducationalandcomprehensive,andagoodplatformtoshareexperiences,learnfromtheirpeersandfromtheveryexperiencedtrainers,”saidMrLoh.“ParticipantsfromtheCiti-YMCAYouthForCausesprogrammehaveappliedwhattheylearntfromVSMPtotheirprojectsandhavehelpedtoraiseonaverage$600,000perannumforthevoluntarywelfareorganisationsoftheirchoice.”

Introduced in 2006, the YMCA-NUS Business School Volunteer Service ManagementProgramme(VSMP)isthefirstcomprehensivemanagementcertificationcourseinSingaporethatequipsvolunteersandstaffinthesocialservicesectorwiththeskillsandknowledgetoexecutetheirprojectssuccessfully.ParticipantsofCiti-YMCAYouthForCausesaregiventheoptionofsigningupfortheVSMPtolearnskillsfortheirfundraisingprojects.

The next run of the YMCA-NUS Business School Volunteer Service ManagementProgramme will be held in September for volunteers and staff from Voluntary WelfareOrganisations. Should you wish to find out more about the programme, please contactLiChyeatlichye@ymca.org.sg.

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YMCA Speaking Awards

The8thYMCAMandarinSpeakingAwardswasheldoverfrom25Marchto24April2014withtheaimofsharpeningMandarinspeakingskillsandbuildingself-confidenceamongtheyouths.

The AwardCeremonywas held on Friday, 30May 2014 atWoodlands Regional LibraryAuditorium.Guest-of-Honour,MsSimAnn,MinisterofState,MinistryofCommunicationsandInformation&MinistryofEducation,deliveredaspeechandpresentedtheprizes.

Arecord-breaking311speakers,a40%increasefrom2013,participatedinthisyear’sevent,whichsawtheexpansionoftheSecondaryandJuniorCollegecategoriestoincludeasemi-finalround.TheadditionalcompetitionprovidedmoreparticipantswithopportunitiestomakeanimpromptuspeechinEnglishaspartofthebilingualelementwhichwasintroducedlastyear.

Mr Stephen Loh, President, YMCA of Singapore, said, “Through the YMCA MandarinSpeakingAwards,wenurtureyouthsandbuildtheircharactersothattheymayrealisetheirfullpotentialandemergeasconfidentyoungadults.Ibelieveoureffortshavenotbeeninvainastheparticipantshaveshownremarkablecouragetochallengethemselvesandtheyhavegainedinvaluableexperiencethatwillseethemthroughlifeinthefuture.”

ChairmanYMCASpeakingAwards&YMCAMandarinSpeakingAwards,MrKennethTansaid,“Themajorincreaseinparticipationspeaksvolumesaboutthesignificanceoftheevent,especiallywithregardtothepromotionofMandarinandthedevelopmentofouryouth.ItalsohighlightstheimportanceofMandarinintoday’scontext,whereMandarinisbecomingmoreandmoreubiquitousaroundtheworld.”

TheannualYMCAMSA is anational level public speakingcompetition supportedby theMinistryofEducationandthePromoteMandarinCouncil.StudentscompeteinLowerPrimary,UpperPrimary,SecondaryCL1,SecondaryCL2,andOpen(forJC/CI/ITE/Poly&youths15to35years)categories,andarejudgedonspeechcontent,language,mannerofdeliveryandexpression.SecondarySchoolandOpenCategoryfinalistswerealsosubjectedtoanimpromptubilingualismspeechsegmentwhere theydelivered theirspeeches inMandarinandEnglish.

Theseyear’sfinalists fromtheSecondaryandOpencategoriesparticipated inexperientiallearningtripstoeitherAPSN–CentreforAdultsorAsianCivilisationsMusuem,andthereaftercraftedtheirFinalsspeechbasedontheirpersonalexperience.

8th YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards (MSA)

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YMCAofSingaporeorganised its firsteverInternational Service Programme to thePhilippines for 21 Uni-Y NTU volunteersfrom 18-31 May 2014. We went to theprovince of Pangasinan and co-operatedwithsevenvolunteersandsevenstaff fromYMCA of Pangasinan in the constructionofawatertanksystemfora localschool–Anda National High School. In the islandtown of Anda, naturalwater resources arescarce,hence,itswaterreservesarelimitedespeciallyduringthedryseason.Thiswatertank system aims to alleviate the waterneeds of barangay (village) Sablig and itslocalcommunity.

ThisprojectgaveusthevaluableopportunitytointeractwiththelocalstudentsinAndaaswellaswith itspeopleduringourweekendhomestay with some families of the localcommunity.Wealsohadthechancetovisitand interact with the disadvantaged localcommunity during our visit to Dagupan,Pangasinan.

Forme,thesetwoweekshadbeenfulfillingand enriching. Although short, the trip hasdeveloped my body, mind and spirit as itpresented a reality whichwent far beyondmycomfortablelifebackhomeinSingapore.Our dumpsite visit inDagupan enlightenedme to the plight of its community wherecountless sacrifices are made all the timeandhowfamiliesofuptosevenchildrencanliveonlessthanS$8adayundermake-shiftzinc roofswhich are inadequate toprotectthemfrombeingexposedtothesometimesharsh winds and weather conditions.The local community live on a day-to-daybasis justtomakeendsmeet.Theygatherrecyclable and reusable materials to sellandareoblivious to thedangerandriskofunexpected explosions which may occuracross the vast piles of waste because ofthe combustible methane arising from thedecomposingtrash.Asheart-wrenchingasit may seem, this is just one of the manyissuestobeaddressedinDagupan.

There is a different, perhaps deeper levelof realisation and self-reflection involvedin experiencing an actual real-life situation,compared to just being verbally informedand aware of it. For example, we can alleasily empathise with the water scarcityissueinAndabasedonhearsay;butitisnotuntilwe liveaspartofthe localcommunitythatwetrulyrealisetheimportanceofwater

in almost all aspects of our daily life andappreciatethestruggleforwateranditsvalueto the local people of Anda. This wasmyexperiencewhen itcame tounderstandingthewaterneedsofthepeopleinAndaandthe significance of our water tank systemproject tothe localcommunity.Throughoutour project, we stayed in some of theclassrooms of Anda National High Schoolwhereallourwaterneedsforpersonaluse,cleaning, cooking and construction werespecially ordered in for us.Yet, therewereinstanceswhereourwatersupplyranshortandwehadtotaponthenearbybarangaygroundwater pumps and deepwaterwellsfor our immediate water needs. This waswhen I trulyappreciated the importanceofwaterinmydailylifeandvaluedthereliablesupplyofcleanwaterthatIusuallytakeforgrantedbackinSingapore.

Webegantheconstructionofthewatertanksystemfromscratchoveranemptyplotofland behind Anda National High School.Ourchiefarchitect,aYMCAofPangasinanstaff, had clear goals for the constructionproject every day and we worked hard toreach our daily checkpoints despite thesometimes unexpected rain and delay inmaterial delivery. Over the two weeks, itwasacomfortingsighttoseeconsiderablephysical development and progress in theconstruction of the water tank system.However, aswe took our leave, thewater

YMCAofSingaporeadministersfundsfromtheNationalYouthCounciltosupportvolunteersfortheYouthExpeditionProject(YEP).Thissupportenables youths to embark on service-learningexpeditions to make a difference to overseascommunitiesinASEAN,ChinaandIndia.

Reflection on International Service Programme to Pangasinan, Philippines

tanksystemprojectremaineduncompleted.Nevertheless, we are constantly beingupdatedon its construction by our FilipinofriendsandwelookforwardtoitscompletionbyendJuly2014.

Asa leader, Ineverconsidered leading theUni-YNTU ISP2014 teamasachallenge.Instead, I saw it as an opportunity to giveour teammembers a taste of internationalvolunteerism and show them the pathtowards making a difference in thecommunity. There are many values andqualities which I felt were important forthemasteammemberstorealiseandasaleader, I took ituponmyself tobring theseareas of personal development to theirattention where they can discover moreabout themselves as a person. Althoughthere were numerous responsibilities andtasksduringthejourney,Ifeltblessedtobeworkingwithmyco-leader,ClariceChantomakebalancedandwell-justifieddecisions,sometimesas hard andunpopular as theymaybe.Iamalsoverygratefultoallourteammemberswho have displayed tremendousteamwork,initiativeanddrivethroughoutthisjourneytogether.Itwasthecommitmentanddedicated efforts of everyone that definedthesuccessofthisprojectasitistoday.

Contributed by Mr Devesh Raju Kripalani Student Leader ISP @ Philippines (Pangasinan), Uni-Y NTU

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YMCA School

Thisyear,theYMCASchoolCampheaded215 kilometres north towards the GunungLedang base camp from 9-11 April 2014.Experiencing the rich variety of flora andfaunaamongthebeautiful lushgreeneryofMount Ophir, our students experienced awidevarietyofadventuretrails.Eachtrailwaslacedwith exciting activities and countlessopportunitiestochallengethestudents.

The obstacle trail began with a short hikearound the base camp where studentsencountered water elements, challengingboulders and a range of other activitiesdesigned to instil teamwork. Apart fromclearing the obstacles, our students weretaughtresiliencethroughbasicsurvivalskillssuchascooking intheforest,settingtrapsforsmallanimalsandevenhowtouseablowpipe.Tosweetentheirexperience,studentswere also treated to a dip at a freshwaterwaterfall intheheatoftheafternoon.Whileenjoying thewaterfallwasanunforgettableexperience, walking to and fro from thebasecamptooksomeeffort.Inspiteofthechallenges, the students displayed muchresilienceandteamwork.

YMCA School Camp 2014

After two days of obstacle trails, on thesecond night, our enthusiastic trainersorganisedacampfireshowcasingsonganddanceitemsbythestudents.Amidcampfiresongs and cheers, we could feel thecamaraderie and bonding of the studentsandteachers.ThelastdayatMalaccawasatimeforourstudentstoacquaintthemselveswiththeUNESCOWorldHeritageSite.Aftera quick lunch of Peranakan food, chickenriceballsandchendol,itwastimetosetoffforSingapore.

Building on YMCA School’s focus onCharacter and Citizenship Education, theschool camp was a powerful outdoorlearning experience. The students weretakenoutoftheircomfortzoneastheyfacedmanychallengestrekkingandclimbinghighboulders.Theylearnttoberesilientandthereweremanyopportunitiesforteam-workandleadershiptraining.

Contributed by Mr Abraham Ho,Teacher, YMCA School

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Induction tour of YMCA Child Development Centres (CDC) and Student Care Centres (SCC) for Mr Lo Chee Wen, General Secretary, YMCA of Singapore

On16April2014,MrLoCheeWenwasaccompaniedbyMsLynetteYeoforabrieftourofYMCACDC@WoodlandsandYMCASCC@Canberra,EastView,QueestownandStMargaret’s.

Ateachcentre,MrLowas introduced to thestaffandchildren, thecentre’s facilitiesandbriefedonthedailyoperations.ThechildrenwereveryhappyandexcitedtomeetwithMrLo.AtStMargaret’sSCC,thechildrenevenperformedadanceitemtowelcomehim.

Each centre’s children also presented Mr Lo with a hand-made souvenir (from recycledmaterial)tothankhimformakingtimetovisitthem.

Contributed by Ms Susan LimExecutive, Child Development & Student Care Centres

NUS Local Community Involvement Project (CIP) with children from YMCA SCC @ Loyang

Theprimaryoneandtwostudentshadafun-filled afternoon on 26 February 2014 when24 NUSSU (National University of SingaporeStudents’Union)undergraduatesvisitedYMCASCC@LoyangtocarryoutalocalCommunityInvolvementProgrammewiththechildren.

As part of their preparations for their firstInternational Service Programme trip toVietnam, the undergraduates requested towork with our children so as to gain somepractical experience in interacting with kids.Theundergraduatesplayedgames–includingPictionary,fingerHoolahoop,andamodellingclay game – with our students. The gamesallowedtheparticipantstobondanddevelopteamworkandlisteningskills.

Attheendoftheday,ourstudentsexpressedtheir wish to see the undergraduates againwhilethelatterprovidedfeedbackthattheyhadameaningfultimewiththejuniors.

Contributed by Ms Joanne KorrineAssistant Supervisor, YMCA SCC @ Loyang

Reflections on pre-trip Community Involvement Project (CIP) at Loyang Primary School

Ourinteractionsessionwiththechildrenfrom YMCA SCC @ Loyang turnedout to be a meaningful and importantlesson for all the participants involved.Through an afternoon of short games,thechildrenlearntmoreaboutteamworkandcommunicationskillswhileenjoyingtheentireprocess.

From this CIP, we learnt about theimportance of clarity of instructions aswell as ways to capture the attentionof young children. It also served as atestinggroundforactivitiesthatwehaveplanned as part of the curriculum forVietnam,andthefeedbackreceivedfromthissessionwouldgotowardsimprovingthegamestofacilitateteaching.

The experience definitely taught ourteam members even more lessons oncommunication with young childrenwhichwouldbecriticaltoourupcomingprojectinVietnam.

Contributed by NUS Volunteers

Singapore Polytechnic students visit YMCA SCC @ East View

Agroupof16students fromSingaporePolytechnic (SP)visitedYMCASCC@EastViewon 14 April 2014 to put into practice the experience and knowledge gained from theirInternationalServiceProgramme(ISP)trip.Thevolunteerscoachedthechildrenintheirworkandorganisedgamesandactivitiesforthechildrenincludingcharades,atelematch,aword-forminggameandatreasurehunt.ThevolunteersalsoconductedanArtandCraftsessionteachingthechildrenhowtomakepencilholdersusingrecycledmaterials.Itwascertainlyameaningfuldayforthevolunteersandchildren.

Contributed by Ms Michelle TayAssistant Supervisor, YMCA SCC @ East View

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Reusing of towels by guests

Every day, million litres of water andlaundry detergent are used to cleantowelsthathaveonlybeenusedonce.SinceMay2014,YMCAhasplacedtentcards in our rooms which encourageguests to conserve water and reducethe usage of cleaning chemicals byreusingtheirtowels.Guestswere requested to either hangtheir towels on the rack should theywishtoreusetheirtowelsorleavetheirtowelsonthefloorshouldtheyrequireafreshtowel.

Let us work together to save theenvironment.

YMCA @ One Orchard is going green …

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YMCA@OneOrchardwasawardedtheTripAdvisorCertificateofExcellenceforthesecondyearrunningon20May2014.

TheTripAdvisorCertificateofExcellencecelebrateshospitalityexcellenceandisgivenonlytoestablishmentsthatconsistentlyachieveoutstandingtravelerreviewsonTripAdvisor.WinnersoftheCertificateofExcellencearelocatedallovertheworldandrepresenttheupperechelonofbusinesseslistedonthewebsite,withonlythetop10percentreceivingtheprestigiousaward.

TheawardisanaffirmationofYMCA@OneOrchard’scommitmenttowardsexcellenceinservingourguestswithwarmthandhospitality.

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YMCA Public Talk: Biomedical Ethics

AgroupofsixstudentsfromYMCASchool’sAgape Club visited St Andrew’s Cathedralon21May2014tolearnaboutthebuilding’shistory.ThestudentswereintroducedtotheBaptismalFont,theBishop’sThroneandthevariousstainedglasswindows.

The site occupied by the Cathedral wasexpressly reserved in 1823 for a churchby Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder ofSingapore. It was not until 1834 that thefoundationstoneofthefirstAnglicanChurchwaslaidonthesiteofthepresentbuilding.This church was completed in 1837 butenjoyed a short and unfortunate history.Twicestruckbylightningitwascondemnedas unsafe and finally closed in 1852. Theconstruction of the church building wasfunded by Scottish merchants. As such,theChurchwasnamedafterStAndrew,thePatron Saint of Scotland, an Apostle andbrotherofStPeter.

YMCA School’s Agape Club visit to St Andrew’s Cathedral

On15May2014,YMCAorganisedaPublicTalkonbiomedicalethicswhichwasattendedby17people.AdvancesinmedicaltreatmentsandresearchmethodshavebroughtaboutasetofchallengesnotfacedbyChristiansbefore.Thereareamyriadofethicalissueswithnostraightforwardanswers.Onewouldneedtoconsidermultipleperspectivesandcontrastingevidencewhenconfrontedwiththeseissues.

DrAlexTang,aSeniorConsultantPediatrician(KPJJohorSpecialistHospital,JohorBahru)and Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Clinical School, Monash University) spoke at theTalk. Dr Tang has a special interest in biomedical ethics and often lectures at MalaysiaBibleSeminary,MalaysiaandEastAsiaSchoolofTheology,Singapore.Hesharedwiththeattendeessomeofthenewadvancesinmedicineandwhat is involvedwhenoneoptstoutilisethisnewtechnology,forexample,in-vitrofertilisation.

DrTangalsopresentedvariousviewpointsaboutwhenlifecommencesanddiscussedtheuseofcontraceptivesandstemcellresearch.

TheattendeesallprovidedfeedbackthattheTalkwasusefulandinformative.

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Interview with Maxine Wong

13 year-old Maxine Wong Jie Xin is passionate about fencing. She has been training for the sport at YMCA for seven years and won numerous medals since making her competitive debut in 2009.

In this issue of Y Factor, she shares about her life and fencing.

1. When and how did you get started in fencing?In2007,myfriendRuthNg,anationalfencer,introducedmysisterandmyselftofencingandtotrainwithher.Thefirstsessionprovedtobereallyfunandinteresting.Atthattime,Ihadnotpickeduptheweaponyet,onlydoingsotwoyearslater.Soduringthefirstsession,Ionlytookpartintheexercisesandgames,whichforayoungkidwasreallyfun!Thisfunmademecontinuewithfencing.

2. How is your training regime like?Itrain3to4timesaweekfor2to2.5hourseachtime.Duringeachtrainingsession,Istartoffbywarmingupandstretchingmymuscles.Then,Icarryoutafewagilityexercisesbeforeproceedingtohavemyindividuallessonwithmycoach.Afterthelesson,myteammatesandIsuitupinourfencinggearandsparwithoneanother.

3. What is your biggest challenge, and how do you manage or overcome it?Mybiggestchallenge is jugglingbetween fencingandmyheavyschoolworkload.Due toschoolandfencingtraining,Ioftenhavetostayuplatetocompletemyhomework.

Itrequiresalotofdisciplinetobalanceboth.However,Iamthankfulformymother’sadviceintimemanagement.

4. How supportive are your parents?Myparentssupportmefinanciallyandlogisticallyandjustabouteverythingelse.Theypayforall the fees, theexpensiveequipment, fencingclothesaswellasall theoverseastripsformycompetitions.Theyfetchmearoundfromhometotraining,fromschooltotraining,savingmeatonoftime.Mostofall,duringcompetitions,theyarealwaystheretogivemeencouragementandmoralsupportwhich I reallyappreciate.Myparentsalsosupportmethroughmyupsanddowns,beitinfencing,mystudiesorjustlifeingeneral.

5. What are your other interests? My other interests are playing basketball, reading, singing and dancing. Basketball hasalways beenmy other favourite sport since young.Not only does it help to improvemystamina,Ialsoenjoyworkingwithteammateswhichisanunusualthingformeasfencingisan individualsport. Ienjoy readingfictionbooks–mainly fantasybooksas theyaresocaptivating.MyfavouriteseriestodateareHarryPotterandPercyJackson.Asfordancingandsinging,thoseareactivitiesIenjoydoingwithmysister.

6. How did you feel when you won your first medal?IwonmyfirstBronzemedalintheMalaysianTouchéFencingCompetitionin2009whenIwas8yearsold.IwasreallyelatedwhenIfoundoutthatIhadwonabronzefromaregionalcompetition.

7. How has fencing benefitted you?Throughfencing,Ihavedevelopedasenseofdisciplinewhichhasenabledmetobalancefencingandmystudiesall thiswhile.Dueto the longhoursspentonextensive training, Ialwaysendupdoingmyhomeworklateintothenight.Thishashelpedmetounderstandhowimportantdisciplineandtimemanagementare.Ihavelearnthowtocontrolmyselffromdoingthingswhichmightmakemesleeplaterwhichinturnmightaffectmyperformanceinfencingandstudies.Fencinghasalsohelpedmetodevelopcharacterandperseverance.AfterallthetrainingandcompetitionsIhavegonethrough,Ihavelearntonething,perseveranceisthemostpowerfulqualitytohave.Withit,evenifIamreallytiredandfeellikegivingup,myperseverancewillbringmebackontrackandIwillcontinuefighting.

8. Any future plans related to fencing?Trainhard.CompeteinmorecompetitionsandbethebestIcanbe.

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