Photos from Teambuilding at NACLI 25-26 Oct 08

NYF 2008 Finale at Suntec 9 Jan 09

It's finally here! The finale for the National Youth Forum 2008! After 2 months of discussions, dialogues, making new friends and learning from each other, we hope that it has been a fruitful time of changing perspectives for you. The finale is an end to the "official" part of the program that our team has put together for you. However, it marks the beginning of the second part of your NYF experience. That is, putting all that you have learnt into application by implementing your various community projects. This will require commitment, passion and even more hard work on your part and we look forward to seeing your projects make a difference in the community. We are confident that you can and have what it takes to do so!

I like this Swedish proverb that says, “Fear less, hope more; Eat less, chew more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Love more, and all good things will be yours”. As you continue to plan and carry out your projects, remember to never give up, take time to pause and reflect and lastly, treasure and value the people and the relationships in your group. May this Friday be the start of something great for all of you!

9 Jan 09, Friday
NYF 08 Finale
Venue: Suntec Singapore Int’l Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gallery East, Level 3
Time: 3.00pm to 9:00pm
Guest-of-Honour: Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports
Attire: Semin Formal (Long-sleeve shirt and pants for guys (tie optional), office wear or dress for ladies.) See photo for example.
To Note: The early reporting time at 3pm is so that we have enough time for briefing, rehearsal of presentations, setting up of booths and also to give you time to connect with each other regarding your projects.

Merry Christmas, help is available!

Dear NYF participants,

A Merry Christmas to all.

Groups that have any doubts or problems and need some help, you can look for me at NYC somerset (level 3 conference room, also known as the interview room), 27 December 2008 between 9am and 5pm. You can also reach me at 96315648.

Regards,
Ng Chew Yee
NYF08 Projects Chairperson

Upcoming Events

While you are enjoying your Christmas holidays and working on your projects at the same time (I hope you are!), do also take note of the following important dates.

20 Dec 08, Saturday
Project Presentation to NYF Exco
Venue: NYC Toa Payoh
Time: 10:00 am - 1pm (Rostering of groups have been sent via email)
To Note: Each group will take turns to present. You should keep your presentation to a maximum of 10 min followed by 5-10 min for the exco to give their feedback. This will also be a rehearsal for your presentation to the NYC advisory panel on 3 Jan 08. Please arrive at least 15 min earlier to set up.

3 Jan 09, Saturday
Project Presentation to NYC Advisory Panel
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Time: 10:00 am - 1pm (to be confirmed)
To Note: The format of the presentation will be similar to that of the one to the exco. More details out soon.

9 Jan 09, Friday
NYF 08 Finale
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Time: Evening
To Note: Details out soon.

Looking for help during the Christmas season?

Dear NYF participants,

Please take note, both Yao Long and Jessica will be out station until after Christmas. If there are any problems with your project or anything you are suppose to update/ submit to projects committee, please send it directly to ng.chew.yee@nyf.sg. Any urgent matter please call/sms 96315648 (contactable 24/7).

Thank you.

Best regards,
Ng Chew Yee
NYF08 Projects Chairperson

NYF projects

Dear NYF participants,

I believe by now you would have received the feedback from projects committee on your project. The deadline for the final proposal was 5th December 2008, but up to date I have only one received final project proposal. Only a few groups had asked for extension of deadline. Please send in your project proposal by 9th December 2008, 2359Hrs, to the respective project committee members in charge of your group. If you have any questions or problems, I strongly urge that you give me a call at 96315648 if you are unable to contact the project committee members.

There will also be a meet up with the project committee this coming weekend. Please book a time slot with me either by email, ng.chew.yee@nyf.sg or by sms.

The available timeslots are:
Friday, 12 December 2008, 6-10pm
Saturday, 13 December 2008, 8am-6pm

For this meet up, please ensure that your project proposal is ready. Also, each group should be represented by at least 4 of the group members. Every group is given an hour to discuss their project with the projects committee.

You can download the project template at
http://www.box.net/shared/9h0a606s64

Best regards,
Ng Chew Yee
NYF08 Projects Chairperson

Explorations into Faith Programme 13 Dec 08

Hello folks,

I hope you've all been well since NYF and that your service projects are proceeding nicely! Looking forward to hearing more about them at the Closing Ceremony in Jan 09.

I wanted to draw your attention to an upcoming event organised by the Southeast Community Development Council (CDC) - an interfaith youth forum for under-30s. This will be held at NACLI on 13 Dec, 9am to 5 pm. The event is part of SE CDC's "Explorations into Faiths" (EiF) programme, which aims to deepen diversity and multiculturalism in Singapore by facilitating meaningful and substantive connections among people across the lines traditionally drawn by different faith traditions.

The programme includes introductory sessions with religious leaders, personal reflection sessions and an interfaith dialogue facilitated by trained EiF facilitators. I thought I'd let you know about it as it's a good extension of your initial interactions with faith leaders at NYF.

Do let me know if this is something you might be interested in and I'd be happy to send you details.

Best wishes,
Aaron Maniam

*If you are interested to be part of the Explorations into Faith program, you may email directly to Aaron here.

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