SPACE JAMB! ISSUE #15 DECEMBER 2010

The Official Newsletter of the JAMB100 & 3rd ASEAN Jamboree

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The campers were ever so determined to prove the temperamental weather wrong by persevering in their campsite development. The drizzle was followed by a downpour, then a sunny hour just as dusk fell. As a Cub Scout from the West Area was heard saying, “Rain, stop, rain, stop! So strange!”. The help given to one another was so rampant throughout the campsites that the weather was almost immaterial: countries helping other countries, older brothers helping young Cubs, and not forgetting the heartful amounts of camaraderie that existed between patrolmates. Although it was the only significant activity of the day for most, they were putting in all their enthusiasm to ensure that they would have a comfortable place to call home for the next five days. Although the Malaccan Scouts came from different units, their contingent came to know one another quickly and made good friends. As such, planning a performance for their Sub-Camp campfire was not a difficult task. This would also have been the case for many other contingents, be it carrying equipment and luggage to setting up campsites. Even I was astonished at the friendliness of Scouts who I had never before met each other. Random “Hi’s”! and “Good Morning’s!” echoed throughout Sarimbun throughout the day. Truly, only at a Jamboree can you find really friendly people who are ever so ready to make friends.

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To Tame a LandA brief overview on what our campers did today, despite the unobliging weather.

Text by Imran Shah, photos by Benjamin Chiew and Jacqueline Lau

Don’t forget the camp staff who have worked hard to put this Jamboree together. Three cheers for them! Hip hip hurrah! Hope you’ll all have more fun tomorrow, and may the weather hold!

Pioneering cultural bridges Creating a better world... together

Text and photo by Jacqueline Lau

A camp where Scouts from different countries come together under canvas, in tents of mixed nationalities; an ASEAN where member countries enjoy equity and economic progress – those are the visions of Prof Dr H Azrul Azwar, Chairman of the ASEAN Scout Association for Regional Co-operation. “It will not be easy,” he acknowledges, highlighting cultural and language difficulties among other barriers. “The problem is the unhealthy sense of competitiveness. People commonly think that the collective groups to which they belong are always the best.” Thus the JAMB100 cum 3rd ASEAN Jamboree’s theme, ‘Building Common Space’, inspires an ambitious but noble cooperative spirit. Countries should progress into modernity and embrace new ideals, but not at the expense of losing their cultural identities. Scouts bring not just their sleeping bags and badges for trade to Jamborees, but their own unique perspectives of the world. In every international encounter, friendships are forged, as is a greater appreciation of these new friends’ cultures. It is Prof Azrul’s hope that as young Scouts mature with such an understanding, they would be in a better position to make a positive difference in their communities and their countries. Although Prof Azrul has attended his fair share of jambs, it is obvious that his excitement for it has not waned. When asked of what he enjoys the most at jambs, he immediately quips with a youthful chuckle, “The adventures! The diversity of people and skills that can be observed by just walking around the campsites. I particularly enjoy the cultural performances on international night.” The call to improve cultural relations is perhaps more important than we realise. How will you take your step at bridging cultures? And while you’re doing that, why not ask a new friend what they like most about Jamborees? We sure did!

(From Left) Alice, Yadiyy and Rayyan from South View Cub Scout Unit, Singapore

Fabian from De Lasalle, Singapore, guiding younger Cubs from another patrol to build a clothes line

(Indonesian) Scouts from Gerakan Pramuka lifting up one another to construct an impressive gateway

Smile! Photos by Jacqueline Lau, Ang Lian Kwee and Benjamin Chiew

While most families are spending their holidays overseas, the Chong family has decided to spend their family time together in Singapore and to be precise - in the 3rd ASEAN Jamboree. Most people may be dumbfounded by this decision, but not the Chong family. Mr Rock Chong 43, an ex-Tiger Scout Troop Scout has brought his sons, Luke Chong, 9 and Charles Chong 11, both from Sengkang Cub Scout Troop, along for this Jamboree. Luke, a Cub Scout who has just joined Scouting at the start of the year, is one of the youngest participants in this

jamboree. A hindrance to his participation occurred just a few days before; his Cub Scout Leader’s injury did not permit him to bring his Cub Scout unit on this jamboree. Other parents decided to withdraw their children’s participation in this Jamboree, but not Mr Rock Chong, who took up the role as their “teacher-in-charge” and accompanied his sons on this expedition. Mr Chong, a former Scout himself, is actually participating in his first Jamboree

Rocking with the ChongsText and photos by Li Ming Yang and Gao Chuan Yu

along with his sons. Despite his 20-year hiatus, he shares his experiences with his sons. While other children listen to bedtime stories, Mr Chong often narrates his exciting moments in scouts when he was young. Stories are told and interests are

enthused, motivating the brothers to follow their father’s footstep. “In this Jamboree, we hope to forge closer relationship and have some ‘Father and Sons’ moments together,” commented Mr Chong. Other than that, Mr Chong trusts that his sons will certainly grow outside their comfort zone. His sons have only participated in the Sixers’ Training Camp before, hence he believes that this jamboree will be a rare opportunity to grow and gel as a family. Scouting builds communities and families. It is true indeed as we see this family of three spending quality time not under a roof but a tent, along with friends from other countries. We wish Mr. Chong, Charles and Luke all the best in their future endeavors and may this Jamboree bring the family closer together. Rock on, Chongs!

The Team: Caleb Cheah, Jacqueline Lau, Ang Lian Kwee, Gao Chuan Yu, Li Ming Yang, Imran Shah, Asohk Kumar, Kumanan Ilangovan, Benjamin Chiew, Chiang Kar Mun, Ng Yin Hong, Kelvin Chew

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Afternoon showers with thunder

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The carnival promises to be an exciting and fun-filled affair for all ages!

Contributed by Bernard Lee

By Kumanan Illangovan

As participants were busy developing their campsite and settling down at Sarimbun, our dedicated team of International Service Staff (IST) members had a day off to visit some of Singapore’s sights, before engulfing themselves with work, to keep the Scouts happy and occupied for the next few days. The rain poured, the black clouds loomed, but nothing could seem to dampen the spirits of the 87 IST staff from over 8 countries. It was all joy, laughter and singing of each other’s country songs along the way to the Singapore Discovery Centre and Army Museum. Time flew without us realising that we’ve reached our destination. After all, what is Scouting without songs? The IST members were treated to a whole range of interactive exibits, showcasing our Singapore’s past, present

The Day Adventurer

Discovering the Singapore Fabricand future. While living in a society filled with people of different races and religions has been a norm for us, it certainly was an unique character of our society that some member I spoke to felt. The newly built Army Museum next door didn’t fail to amaze our foreign Scouters, with its action packed videos either. Scouts should really look forward to seeing how Singapore as a nation without an army had grown into one that Is formidable. As a highlight to the event, our ISTs were invited to join the public for the screening of the 3D movie, The Chorinicles of Narnia – The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. With all the kind of activities that’s available at the Singapore Discovery Centre, it sure seems to be a promising activity to be done by our local and foreign Scouts alike over the next few days in Jamboree. So start signing up for it boys and girls!

Making its debut in Sarimbun Scout Camp, AF Learning’s very own Allan Lee introduced his “Propless or Prop Less” concept. You may wonder what the difference is. Well, Allan explains that ‘propless’ refers to games that need not use any equipment and ‘prop less’ are games that require the most basic of equipment, such as pen, paper and such. A day before the opening ceremony, Allan shares that he documents every game he has had knowledge of as he wants to keep these games remembered. “Games are fun, and fun is a good way of learning,” chimed Allan Lee and continued that there are three types of games: 1) ice breaker games, 2) ‘deinhibitser’ games, and 3) energiser games. The game order must be followed in order not to mess up the intended effect. One ice breaker game the leaders played during the talk was ‘Quick Draw’; the leaders played this in pairs and were asked to randomly display a number of fingers and the fastest to get the sum of fingers win. The leaders also played games involving actions, singing and generally looking funny. “I feel that this is a very good course and it brings us awareness of what we are doing and based on what we are doing, so that we can do better. I look forward for more of such courses for leaders to learn and relearn,” says Steady Wolf, Tampines District Commissioner.

Propless or Prop Less?

... about Singapore!1. After Monaco, Singapore is the most densely populated country in the world, with 6,430 people per square kilometre.

2. Singapore consists only of one main island and 63 other tiny islands.

3. Nearly 9 out of 10 Singaporeans live in public housing flats.

4. The English name of Singapore is derived from the Malay name Singapura. Today it is sometimes referred to as the Lion City.

5. The population of Singapore as of 2009 is 4.99 million people of whom 3.73 million were Singaporean citizens and permanent residents.

... about Singapore Scouting!1. Scouting in Singapore was started by Frank Cooper Sands, a Scoutmaster from the United Kingdom, who formed the First Sands Troop with 30 boys.

2. All of Singapore’s Prime Ministers were Scouts!

3. Hwa Chong Institution has the highest number of President Scouts in Singapore, with 102 awardees as of 2010, and another 115 members have gained the Chief Commissioner’s Award, the highest award in the Scout section.

4. The Cub Scout motto is “Do your best”; the Scout motto is “Be Prepared”; the Venture Scout motto is “Look wide”, and the Rover Scout motto is “Fellowship of the Open Air and Service”.

5. In 1985, the 20-acre Sarimbun Scout Camp was developed at a cost of $1.7m

FUN FACTS... Compiled by Ng Yin Hong

“IF YOU TAKE A MASTER AND CUT HIM INTO FOUR, WHAT WILL YOU GET?”

The Quartermaster of course!

Introducing The Quartermaster, a brand new magazine produced by the Singapore Scout Association’s volunteers which promises to be energising, fun-filled, and informative!

In short, it is a MUST-READ!

It is available online at www.scout.sg/media/magazine

The inaugural issue is available in limited print at the cost of $10 a copy.Grab yours from the shop at the Jamboree Plaza now!

Stocks don’t last (there are only 100 copies in circulation)! :D

About 1000 visitors including Singapore based American & Japanese Cub Scouts have already signed up for the Day Adventurer carnival. Jamboree participants can also take part in the carnival by purchasing a passport, located at the area around the main Jamboree stage. Collect a total of 10 stamps at stalls setup by our Cub Scouts and you can redeem your Passport for prizes, including a very unique badge! Participate in exciting games such as coconut bowling (how ingenious!) and horseshoe throwing and then vote for your favourite game stall. If your favourite gets chosen as the best game stall, you stand a chance to win a Scout Shop voucher!

Besides the 10 games stalls, there are Art Adventure booths where you can take part in tile painting, clay modeling and balloon sculpturing for free. Look out also for Eagle Eye, a series of five relay games organised by Soaring Eagles Scouts. The top 3 teams of each game get to win Bronze, Silver and Gold medals! And finally, what is a carnival without a bouncy castle? Unfortunately, it’s only for children 12 years old and below so only the cub scouts among you can play! Being a cub scout has its perks! The Day Adventurer carnival is organised by the members of the National Cub Scout Council. Do drop by to show your support as well as to rediscover the kid in you!

HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND? (YEAH!)BUT NOWHERE TO VOICE OUT YOUR DEEPEST, INNERMOST DESIRES? (AWW…)

Look out for the SUBMISSION BOXES located at each of the 4 sub-camps. Have your voice heard on the next issue of Space Jamb!

You can choose to write an article…

Or

You can nominate someone interesting to be interviewed!

Simply make sure to include your (after writing what you’d like to say of course!)

1. Name2. Age3. Nationality

Then, fold your submission and insert it into the hole at the side!

Submissions will be collected at 7pm every day.

Welcome to Singapore! Photos by Kelvin Chew

You can be published here too!Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2 and 3

The ‘Palaver’ session ended with a high note and participants, notably even our senior commisionners left with much learning done!

By Chiang Kar Mun, photos by Benjamin Chiew