April E-News
WWD 2010
World Water Day - Waterways Watch celebrated World Water Day with over 250 participants and 25 WWS Volunteers doing beach cleanup and water testing around Kallang Basin.
The weather was great and everyone had a meaningful experience that morning. Although WWD fell on the 22nd of March, the prior Sunday was chosen so that many more could participate.
The day's event was also graced with the visit of the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Yacoob Ibrahim, who arrived on a WWS boat from the Marina Barrage. Many participants had the opportunity to engage with the Minister before he left on a WWS buggy.
Thanks to PUB, our partner, the event concluded with a reception at our premises. Well done all water carers! See you and many more next year. Do not forget to continue practising good water habits for the next 364 days!
Update Jan 2010
Dear Members,
A brief update on events going-on. Firstly a photo of our new admin staff for 2010.
(Vivien, Jade, Sarah, Alvin, Eva and Edmund) Alvin actually has been with us since mid-2009. Welcome my friends!
We also say "farewell" to Joey who is going back to study in Australia and soon to Nicole who will be starting school in Singapore. We thank them for their extended services in 2009.
The year 2010 started with an exciting calendar of events from the middle of January.
We had at least 7 School programs with over 260 students participating. In addition,
contacts with at least 3 Junior Colleges and 2 secondary schools made to discuss
potential programs for 2010.
A meeting with SPF resulted in future night patrols twice a month and possibility of
stretching later into the night(at their suggestion). We are keen to do this as
activities on weekend nights will help us understand better the environmental issues
of the Marina. Look out for more details on this over the next few weeks and if interested, please volunteer. Wilson Yap will be the contact member in-charge.
This year, we will also be introducing Kayak Patrols once a month (third Sunday of each month). Regular rostering will most likely be from March 2010. Those interested, please contact Ben Chia or Mary Ann. More details will be given later.
Our Community-in-Bloom is doing pretty well and thanks to Morgan, Alvin, Annie, Mary Ann, Joseph for really putting tremendous effort in this. Slow and steady, we will see this garden blooming, with solar lights and all. Complimenting this initiative, our NParks Appraisal program has been progressing well and we now have a good understanding and working relationship with the contractors.
Our membership today stands at over 200 and still growing. Members are encourage to invite and introduce more friends to join as we need passionate volunteers in Waterways Watch.
Lastly, welcome to our recent group of new members- Siti, Irene, John and Donric, Caishi, Michelle, Kevin, Eddy, Natasha and Nathaniel (Tun Phong's children), Alex , Alice, Chang Yi and Gary.
Thank you.
Eugene Heng
A brief update on events going-on. Firstly a photo of our new admin staff for 2010.
(Vivien, Jade, Sarah, Alvin, Eva and Edmund) Alvin actually has been with us since mid-2009. Welcome my friends!
We also say "farewell" to Joey who is going back to study in Australia and soon to Nicole who will be starting school in Singapore. We thank them for their extended services in 2009.
The year 2010 started with an exciting calendar of events from the middle of January.
We had at least 7 School programs with over 260 students participating. In addition,
contacts with at least 3 Junior Colleges and 2 secondary schools made to discuss
potential programs for 2010.
A meeting with SPF resulted in future night patrols twice a month and possibility of
stretching later into the night(at their suggestion). We are keen to do this as
activities on weekend nights will help us understand better the environmental issues
of the Marina. Look out for more details on this over the next few weeks and if interested, please volunteer. Wilson Yap will be the contact member in-charge.
This year, we will also be introducing Kayak Patrols once a month (third Sunday of each month). Regular rostering will most likely be from March 2010. Those interested, please contact Ben Chia or Mary Ann. More details will be given later.
Our Community-in-Bloom is doing pretty well and thanks to Morgan, Alvin, Annie, Mary Ann, Joseph for really putting tremendous effort in this. Slow and steady, we will see this garden blooming, with solar lights and all. Complimenting this initiative, our NParks Appraisal program has been progressing well and we now have a good understanding and working relationship with the contractors.
Our membership today stands at over 200 and still growing. Members are encourage to invite and introduce more friends to join as we need passionate volunteers in Waterways Watch.
Lastly, welcome to our recent group of new members- Siti, Irene, John and Donric, Caishi, Michelle, Kevin, Eddy, Natasha and Nathaniel (Tun Phong's children), Alex , Alice, Chang Yi and Gary.
Thank you.
Eugene Heng
Job Posting:
Waterways Watch Society is looking for a passionate green member willing to work for the society at a salary of S$1,500 per month. The individual must be willing to work odd hours usually on Tuesdays to Fridays between 1100-1900hrs. (with half-hour lunch) and half-day Saturday (0930-1400hrs). Lunch is provided by us. Occasionally may be required to work on a Monday or Wednesday for 2-3 hours but that will be compensated with Saturday off on a case by case basis. This is flexible. Check out our web-site to find out more about our work and programs.
Individuals will be interviewed and on probation for maximum three months. We prefer those who will be willing to commit to the society's work, conversant with basic IT e.g. MS Office and basic administrative tasks. Job description includes standard administrative office work, working with potential or existing sponsors and
willing to be involved with schools, corporates and our other environment activities. There is a lot of outdoor activities which will require the individual to participate. Those with boat driving license and able to conduct presentations has an advantage. Young person - lady preferred.
Those interested please apply via email with your resume to chinhien@gmail.com or click here.
Thank you.
Waterways Watch Society
Singapore
Individuals will be interviewed and on probation for maximum three months. We prefer those who will be willing to commit to the society's work, conversant with basic IT e.g. MS Office and basic administrative tasks. Job description includes standard administrative office work, working with potential or existing sponsors and
willing to be involved with schools, corporates and our other environment activities. There is a lot of outdoor activities which will require the individual to participate. Those with boat driving license and able to conduct presentations has an advantage. Young person - lady preferred.
Those interested please apply via email with your resume to chinhien@gmail.com or click here.
Thank you.
Waterways Watch Society
Singapore
PLEASE READ! WWS Constitution Changes
The attached document outlines the proposed changes to the WWS constitution that will be proposed at the upcoming AGM.
CLICK HERE
The income statement and balance sheet are now available.
The following are the office bearers to be elected.
Election of Officer Bearers 2009/2011 at AGM 21st. Nov. 2009
Chairman - Eugene Heng Chin Hien
Vice-Chairman- Low Ping PIng
Treasurer- Tan Xing Juan
Asst. Treasurer- Bryan Lim Hohn-Joo
Secretary- Ng Kak Ling
Asst. Secretary- Teo Yilinn
Committee Members- Ivan Teo, Joe Low, Richard Lim, Tan Tun Phong,
Benedict Tan and Annie Young-Giri.
CLICK HERE
The income statement and balance sheet are now available.
The following are the office bearers to be elected.
Election of Officer Bearers 2009/2011 at AGM 21st. Nov. 2009
Chairman - Eugene Heng Chin Hien
Vice-Chairman- Low Ping PIng
Treasurer- Tan Xing Juan
Asst. Treasurer- Bryan Lim Hohn-Joo
Secretary- Ng Kak Ling
Asst. Secretary- Teo Yilinn
Committee Members- Ivan Teo, Joe Low, Richard Lim, Tan Tun Phong,
Benedict Tan and Annie Young-Giri.
AGM 2009
Hi all,
Something to look forward to, our Annual General Meeting.
Its on Saturday, 21/11/09 at our own premises at 4pm.
Please note this date and time in your calendar. Besides getting an update of our Society, this also gives us a chance to see all of you again! We will gather after the AGM to eat, drink, be merry and catch up with each other.
Thank you,
Annie
Something to look forward to, our Annual General Meeting.
Its on Saturday, 21/11/09 at our own premises at 4pm.
Please note this date and time in your calendar. Besides getting an update of our Society, this also gives us a chance to see all of you again! We will gather after the AGM to eat, drink, be merry and catch up with each other.
Thank you,
Annie
