To some, the beginning of April may mean a time of practical jokes. However, to most post-secondary students this directly translates to a month of angst, crushing deadlines and a deluge of never-ending exams. Fortunately, we have a wide range of diligent students within our crew; each vying to share their experiences and strategies in […]
By Henry Chow, Sandra Lee, and Elvin Lai Behind every event is a story. As a photographer, it is your job to not only capture the rare and beautiful moments but also to give your audience more of a reason to care. Developing a concrete style will take time and patience. So how could you […]
By Sandra Lee Ever want to plan something fun with your friends, but feel that you don’t have the capacity or the skills to run an event? Have you ever found yourself stuck with an awesome idea, visualize the potential of your end product, but can barely imagine the steps in between you and that […]
By Mark Burge One of the big roadblocks Scout parents have when sending their kids to Scouts is the cost of the camping gear they’ll need. It’s easy to see why- walk into any outdoors store and you see rain jackets for $500 and backpacks for $300. Obviously there is some sticker shock there. […]
By: Henry Chow There are two types of people reading this post at the moment. – Motivated individuals who wish to improve their writing skills (you’ve come to the right place, as you probably overlooked the erroneous title). – Prudish individuals who have caught the error in the title (stay awhile, as there may still […]
By: Dylan Book In our previous packing blog, we talked about what we will be packing and why we are bringing them. To reiterate, our contingent has been provided with a simple packing list that contains all of the necessary personal clothing and equipment that a scout needs to bring on an international service project. You can find our packing […]
By: Sandra Lee Presenting in front of Malaysian Scouts was not as awful as I imagined. If you still do not know what I look like, click on the “meet the contingent” icon on our landing page. My name is Sandra. I am the one who failed to face the right direction. You might see […]
By Joanne Chow On May 9th and 10th, our contingent took part in a Sharing Session in Kuching with the local Scouts and City Officials. Our presentations were successful and the experience was rewarding. All our hard work that was put into developing the presentations has paid off in the past five months.
By Dylan Book In just 8 days, our contingent departs for Malaysia and Singapore. This international service project will involve traveling to 5 locations in 2 countries, so it is important to pack efficiently. Our contingent has been provided with a simple packing list that contains all of the necessary personal clothing and equipment that […]
Leadership plays a crucial role in the success or failure of a team. More importantly, the way a leader chooses to lead will have a huge impact on the entire team. In our crew, we have many young and talented rovers who are gradually developing their leadership and managerial skills. Therefore, it would be worthwhile […]