Attn: Parents (Youthalpha Weekend Away)

Dear parents of children who are going for the Youthalpha Weekend away,

Please note you may pick your children from Trinity Methodist Church at 6pm on the 4th of July 2010. Thank you.

P.S: Please note that the time given is an estimated time of arrival, and may vary.

URGENT: Parents Attendance for Installation & Awards Day

Dear members,

Please ask your parents if they are attending the 1st Petaling Jaya Boys' Brigade Installation Day on the 10th of July 2010, as the officers need to confirm the number of people attending so food may be catered accordingly. Tell your squad leaders or your NCOs-in-charge whether your parents are coming.

Thank you.

Meeting on the 3rd of July 2010

Although there is the Youthalpha Weekend Away this week, there will still be both morning and afternoon meetings.

For the morning meeting, there will be a hiking activity!

Morning Meeting: Hiking

Time: 0900-1130 hours

Venue: Gasing Hill, but gather at TMC before 0900 hours

Dress Code: Sports Wear

Things to bring: Water Bottle

Afternoon Meeting

Time: 1430-1730 hours

Venue: TMC

Dress Code: Company T-Shirt and Longs

Things to bring: -

PESTA Journals & Youthalpha Weekend Away

For those whom madam had asked to write their PESTA 2010 Experience, please hand it to her by the 3rd of July 2010.

Boys going for the Youthalpha Weekend Away, take note that it is this week. Kindly contact your squad leaders for more information.

Congratulations

To all who have been promoted, the Beta Boys would like to extend their congratulations to each and every one of you. May you serve in the company well and always remember to uphold the virtues of the BB.

Teen Street Malaysia : Leadership Training

Those interested to participate in this leadership training, please consult Madam Tan Giok Hui for further details.

Meeting on the 26th of June 2010 AND Enrollment on the 27th of June 2010

Well, it's enrollment this week on Sunday! This is when new members become official members of the Boys' Brigade, Promotions, Fellowship, etc etc.

There will be both morning and afternoon meetings this week, and many awards tests will be held.

Morning Meeting

Venue: Trinity Methodist Church

Time: 0900-1130 hours

Dress Code: COMPANY T-SHIRT AND LONGS.

Things to bring: FULL CEREMONIAL UNIFORM, things for a one night stay in church (sleeping bag, toiletries, towel, etc.)

Badge Tests for Morning:

-Target Award (Theory, Drill, Tent Pitching)

-Physical Training (Theory and Practical)

-Campers' Basic

There will be Youthalpha Classes today at the usual time.

Afternoon Meeting

Venue: Trinity Methodist

Time: 1430-1730 hours

Dress Code: COMPANY T-SHIRT AND LONGS.

Things to bring: FULL CEREMONIAL UNIFORM, things for a one night stay in church (sleeping bag, toiletries, towel, etc.)

Badge Tests for Afternoon:

-Target Award (Theory, Drill, Tent Pitching)

-the rest are tba

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Enrollment Sunday

Venue: Trinity Methodist

Time: 0700-1300 hours (1400 hours for NCOs) - THIS TIME IS APPLICABLE TO BB MEMBERS ONLY

Dress Code: CEREMONIAL DRESS

Physical Training Examination

There will be a Physical Training Exam hosted by SSGT Boon Leong, details as follow:

ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING BOYS:

1. PTE Nathaniel Tan Pannu

2. PTE Tan Jiunn Hung

Physical Training Examination

Venue: TMC

Date: 19th June 2010 (Morning Meeting)

Attire for exam: Sports Attire

"final test for those who wants to get their pt badge. resits for those who have failed. those who are not qualified to sit for the exam, please do not ask me ridiculous questions or you shall receive ridiculous amounts of push-ups"

- SSGT Boon Leong

Meeting on the 19th of June 2010

There will be both morning and afternoon meetings today.

Morning Meeting
Time: 0900-1130 hours
Venue: Trinity Methodist Church
Dress Code: Full Mufti
Awards Classes: -
Things to bring: -

There will be Youthalpha classes today.

Afternoon Meeting
Time : 1430-1730 hours
Venue: Trinity Methodist Church
Dress Code: Full Mufti
Awards Classes: -
Things to bring: -

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PESTA 2010 GO-ERS!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be at Trinity Methodist Church by 7.30am on Thursday! As the bus will leave and wait for NO ONE.

Also, please pack up properly.

Insightful Messages by Robin Sharma.

LEADERSHIP & CRITICS

One of the challenges for anyone dedicated to expressing their leadership best is dealing with the chattering voices of naysaying critics. As a matter of fact, the more brightly you shine in your work and the more quickly you innovate and the more excellent you become, the more foulmouthed critics you will attract. It's just part of the game. Emerson said it brilliantly: "Great people are always misunderstood." Here some key insights to help you fly in your career (and within your life), in the face of criticism: #1: To lead is to often be unpopular. Leadership isn't a popularity contest. Leadership is about having the bravery to do what's right versus what's easy. That attracts criticism. Why? Because people don't like change. And they don't want to change. To truly lead is to disrupt the way things were-and are (in an effort to make things better). And rather than having the openness and courage to embrace the change, most people would rather shoot the messenger, in an effort to preserve the status quo. #2: Critics Can Serve You. Sometimes, there is some truth to what your critics are saying. Smart leaders have the intelligence to discern the difference between the misguided ramblings of those seeking to knock them down and negative feedback that has truth beneath it. Each of us can get to a whole new level of excellence by improving our weaknesses. #3: You Can Create More Value Amid Your Critics than With Your Fans. Yes, moving your closely cherished vision/mission/ideals/goals forward in the face of people throwing stones (or even simply laughing) at you is hard work. But, ultimately, doing what you believe to be right/good/important surrounded by critics is more valuable than doing all that alongside your supporters. Why? Because the critics are resisting what you are trying to change. And if you can positively influence them (even a few of them), then you've advanced your mission much more significantly that preaching to the converted.

Attention: PESTA 2010 Participants

Please be advised that your hair should be short, or of reasonable lengths. Those with long hair, please get a haircut before leaving for PESTA; especially those in the drill team.

Things To Bring For PESTA 2010

Members attending PESTA,

The following list has been released by the BB Malaysia Headquarters on what to bring, so please please please adhere to it, and try your best not to bring anything that is not needed.

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The Boys’ Brigade in Malaysia

Email: pesta@bbpinang.org

Website: http://www.bbmalaysia.org/pesta

What to bring to Pesta 2010? Here’s a list for your reference.

In Pesta 2010, we strongly ENCOURAGE you to bring only ONE bag. And you are

discouraged from bringing non‐biodegradable items (ie: plastic bags), electronic

devices (this will be at your own risk) and items that are prohibited by schools.

Things to bring:

A Green colour t‐shirt

Full set of ceremonial dress & day dress

BBM T‐shirt

Sports attire, sports shoes and socks

Long pant

Sufficient day attire

Slippers

Toiletries (Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel and etc.)

Bible

Stationery

Personal Medicine (if any)

Sleeping bag

You will not be provided with any mattress/bed.

Rain coat/poncho/umbrella

Either one will do.

Refillable 1.5L water bottle

Water dispensers will be available for you to get water refill.

RM 20

You need to buy your own food for lunch in this programme, EXPLORE PENANG…

You may bring more because Penang is famous for delicious FOOD!!