Saturday, February 28, 2009

OEC Matter

Hi all, please check your email for your roles and duties during OEC.
Do REEEAD them k(:
Thks.

ARIEL

Thursday, February 26, 2009

27th Feb

HELLOOO ODACERS!

Here's what we will be doing for this friday's activity!

Date: 27th Feb

Meeting Venue: Gallery

Meeting time: 4pm sharp - J2s pls try to come earlier & set a good example for the J1s (:

Attire: ODAC tee

Activity Outline:

We will be having outdoor cooking followed by campcraft. J2s are to cook together with the J1s. One rice dish is compulsory plus another side dish. No canned food is allowed. The J1s are preparing the food and everything so please supervise them. Mr Yeo will be demonstrating how to cook rice before the actual cooking begins.

Here are your groups for the outdoor cooking: J1 J2

Grp 1
Samantha
William
Ivan
Ariel
Samantha

Timothy

Grp 2
Ching Sarn
Aaron
Michael
Deborah
Zi Xi

Sebastian

Grp 3
Berlinda
Hai Liang
Hui Ling
Nicki
Si Jia
Jason
Sheryl

Grp 4
Sue Sann
Mei Lin
Andrew
Alan
Keng Chong

Grp 5
Yun Ting
Chuang Yong
Xiao Xuan
Jing Jie
Keng Chong

Grp 6
Eunice
Yang Qi
Adrian
Leonard
Germaine
Subeer

Grp 7
Lynette
Yi Jin
Cheryl
Kang Jie
Hiren
Amanda
Haresh

Grp 8
Sarah
Ryan
John
Rachael
Debbie
Dawn
Joey

Yup. These are the stuff that the J1s are supposed to be bringing:
Newspaper
Utensils (fork, spoon, plate)
Matchsticks/lighter
Toothpaste
Own ingredients
Twine

J2s you don't have to bring them.

okay. so see you there tmr! (:

ATHALIE :D
Scheduler 08/09

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

skills and knowledege

check out this website for information on how to pack your backpack.

http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/pack+backpack.html

this to learn how to hoist your backpack

http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hoist+loaded+backpack.html

Once you pack your backpack, how do you safely get that big honker on your back? REI recommends these steps:
With your pack sitting upright on the ground, use one hand to grab the pack's haul loop. (That's the webbing loop on top of the pack.)
Using a wide stance with knees bent, slide the pack up your thigh and let it rest. Your thigh should be roughly parallel with the ground.
Steadying the pack with one hand, slip your other arm and shoulder through one of the shoulder straps, pushing your shoulder in as far as you can.
Without any abrupt or jerking motions, swing the pack onto your back and slip your arm through the other shoulder strap.
Buckle Up! Buckle the hipbelt first, then cinch down the shoulder straps. Adjust the load-lifter straps (located at the tops of the shoulder straps) to pull the pack inward. Lastly, buckle the sternum strap. You're set to go! When you're ready to remove the pack, be sure to first loosen the shoulder straps.
Tip: As you walk throughout the day, tinker slightly with the tightness of your hipbelt and shoulder straps to help your hips and shoulders feel less fatigued.

this is to help you find the fit of the backpack

http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacks+adjusting+fit.html

Six Steps to a Great Fit
Your goal is to have 80% to 90% of the load weight resting on your hips. To achieve this, start by putting about 10 to 15 lbs. of weight into the pack to simulate a loaded pack. Follow the steps below in front of a mirror. Get a friend to help if possible, or visit an REI store for more assistance.

Step 1: Hipbelt
First make sure all the pack's straps and hipbelt are loosened.
Put the pack on your back so that the hipbelt is resting over your hip bones.
Close the hipbelt buckle and tighten it.
Check the padded sections of the hipbelt to make sure they wrap around your hips comfortably. Keep at least 1" of clearance on either side of the center buckle.
Note: If the hipbelt is too loose or tight, try repositioning the buckle pieces on the hipbelt straps. If this doesn't solve the problem, you may need a different pack (or hipbelt).

Step 2: Shoulder Straps
Pull down and back on the ends of the shoulder straps to tighten them.
Shoulder straps should fit closely and wrap over and around your shoulder, holding the pack body against your back. They should NOT be carrying the weight.
Have your helper check to see that the shoulder strap anchor points are 1" to 2" inches below the top of your shoulders.

Step 3: Load Lifters
Load-lifter straps are located just below the tops of your shoulders (near your collarbones) and should angle back toward the pack body at a 45-degree angle.
Gently snug the load-lifter straps to pull weight off your shoulders. (Overtightening the load lifters will cause a gap to form between your shoulders and the shoulder straps.)

Step 4: Sternum Strap
Adjust the sternum strap to a comfortable height across your chest.
Buckle the sternum strap and tighten until the shoulder straps are pulled in comfortably from your shoulders, allowing your arms to move freely.

Step 5: Stabilizer Straps
Pull the stabilizer straps located on either side of the hipbelt to snug the pack body toward the hipbelt and stabilize the load.

Step 6: Final Tweak
Go back to the shoulder straps and carefully take a bit of tension off of them. Now you're ready to go!


look at this if you are considering a new bag

http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpack.html



hope you all will find it useful!

Ng Keng Chong
QuarterMaster
25022009
10.07pm

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

25th Feb Activity

Hello Odacers! Here are the details for tmr's activity


Meeting Time: 3.30p.m

Estimated Dismissal Time : 6.30p.m

Meeting Venue: G101

Attire: PE attire + Running shoes


Things to bring: Journal ( very important!) and Water bottle

Details of activity:


330pm-4pm: Mr Yeo's briefing on "How-to-choose-and-pack-your-camping-bag". J1&2s will be involved, and do take his advice seriously!!! (:

4pm-430pm: Jingjie's introduction for Orienteering. We'll be teaching the J1s orienteering skills and at the same time for us Refresh our memory. By the way, orienteering will be an important component for OEC(:

430pm onwards:
For J1s: J1s will be having their orienteering activity outside the school compound. J2s who will be involve are: Jingjie, Leonard, Samantha,Jason, Hiren and Luiza.


For the rest of J2s: We'll be having physical training which will be led by Dutt, Timo and Germaine.


If anyone has any queries pls feel free to call me or Keng Chong; we'll be overseeing tmr's activity.
See u all tmr!:)

Ariel

2.15p.m
24th Feb '09

Sunday, February 22, 2009

TJC OAC Duathlon

By: Temasek Junior College's Outdoor Activities Club (OAC).
Activity: annual Duathlon Challenge 2009
Date: 4th of April 2009
Venue: East Coast Park. Casuarina Grove (Area F2 - Near Bedok Jetty).
Time: Start at 0720am and end approximately around 1230pm.

The event requires 2 people to form a team of 1 cyclist and 1 runner. The runner will run 3km, then pass onto the cyclist who will then cycle 16km and then pass onto the runner who will finish the race with another 3 km.

The event will have Men's Open, Women's Open and Mixed Open. The registration fees for each pair is $30 and the registration ends on 6th March 2009. Extra $6 will be charged for those who wish to rent the bikes, with a helmet from us and an extra $2 will be charged if you wish to rent the helmets only. Please note that all cyclists are required to wear helmets during the competition. Otherwise they will be disqualified. For more details on the event please visit http://tjcoacduathlon2009.webs.com/

If you are interested, do get the registration forms from me. Kindly print them out and fill in the required fields, then proceed to mail it to them, addressed to TJC OAC teacher adviser, Temasek Junior College, 22 Bedok South Road, Singapore 469278. Upon successful registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you in March to inform you of further details. For payments to be made, they would allow you to hand in the fees on the Race Briefing Day which will be on the 2nd of April at Temasek Junior College LT1, until further notice. Should any participant be unable to attend the briefing, you are required to send a representative from their own school, with the confirmation mail, and the registration fees.

If you have any further enquiries, you can e-mail us at tjcoacduathlon2009@gmail.com, or you can also contact Zheng Teng (91692275), Thong Kiat (96402589) or Matthew (97969955).

Jingjie
President
22feb2009
8:30pm

Thursday, February 19, 2009

PT session for 20th Feb '09

Hello Odacers! Here are the details for tmr's activity

Meeting Time: 3.30p.m

Estimated Dismissal Time : 6.00p.m

Meeting Venue: Gallery

Attire: Pe tee/ ODAC tee (preferred so easier for J1s to differentiate us from them)

Things to bring: Water bottle, running shoes and journal

Details of activity: To welcome the J1s, we will be running along with them to Bishan Stadium (the traffic light there) n back again. This is sort of like an endurance run for them so try n avoid telling them the distance beforehand k? After that, if time allows n if the J1s are still alive, we'll do some stationary exercises back in school.

If anyone has any queries or suggestions pls feel free to contact me or Si Jia; the ICs for tmr's activity.

Oh n mr yeo said tt some of the J2s might be late cos they have to attend some talent workshop or something. So if tt be the case or if u will be late for whatever reason pls inform us beforehand to facilitate attendance taking. Thanks.

See u all tmr!:)

Hiren
6.55 p.m (edited at 7.30p.m)
19th Feb '09

Monday, February 16, 2009

ORIENTATION MATTERS!

HEY ODACERS!
there're some changes/reminders to take note of so please read carefully!

1. reduction in number of groups: we've sort of reshuffled the group facils. here is the new and updated groupings.

Group 1: Debbie, Sheryl, Dutt.
Group 2: Ariel, Luiza, Hiren.
Group 3: Haresh, Wenrong, Sijia, Zixi.
Group 4: Leonard, Tiffany, Dawn, Jason.

for the order of stations:
at Bishan Park, Group 1 and 2 will go to germaine's station then jingjie's station.
at Lower Pierce, Group 3 and 4 will go to athalie's station then amanda's station.

and yeah, Group 1 and 2 will NOT play the games at Lower Pierce
while Group 3 and 4 will NOT play the games at Bishan Park.

no changes with regards to station masters.

2. group facils, please remind your group about the photo candid game.
take 5 shots with the theme, Mother Nature (J1s must be in it too)
the judge is Joey but don't tell them directly its her, give them hints and make them guess.
its up to you if you want to bring your camera (:

3. ATTIRE: YELLOW ODAC TEE!
just in case, here's the packlist: sufficient water, poncho, journal, wear trackshoes, carry backpack.

sms/call/email me if you have any questions.
thanks everyone!
let's give the J1s a memorable orientation :D


cheers, DEBORAH!
16 Feb '09.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Shirt Design

i make the background into black le =)

Friday, February 13, 2009

STATION MASTERS!

HEY this is just a gentle reminder for all station masters to prepare their logistics on MONDAY 16 FEB '09.
then y'all can just grab your logistics and go to bishan park on the day of orientation.
not so messy (:
the ODAC store will be open at 4pm so meet at 4pm outside the ODAC store okay?
THANKS!
please inform me asap if you need any help settling your logistics.


have a wonderful valentines day!


DEBORAH!
13 FEB '09.

Shirt Design


We got another shirt rite, than i got another design i did the last time. just for u all to see. can use it if you all like it =)

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

ODAC video

FRIDAY ACTIVITY 13th Feb

Hello everyone. Here's the details for Friday's activity.
PT is postponed.
We will all be going to Lower Pierce Reservoir for the J1 Orientaion Recee.

Date: 13th Feb, Friday

Meeting Venue: Foyer, Outside General Office

Meeting Time: 3.45pm

Attire: ODAC tee/PE tee, track shoes

Things to Bring:
  • Backpack
  • Water Bottle
  • Poncho/Umbrella

There will be a chartered bus to Lower Pierce Reservoir and we will walk along the route that the J1s will be taking. we will then play some of the games there and be dismissed there.
Yup (: so don't be late or the bus will leave!

ATHALIE :D
Scheduler 08/09

OH AND THOSE GOING FOR THE VJC EVENT, PLEASE PASS TO ME YOUR REGISTRTION FORMS BY THURSDAY/FRIDAY MORNING! THANK YOU :D

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

collaboration with hwa chong junior college on organization of night cycling

hey all,

hwa chong oac together with tiong bahru community centre youth executive committee (YEC) are organising a night cycling trip around s'pore covering places such as west coast park, east coast park, woodlands etc. The planning will start in early March and the actual activity will most likely take place in the beginning of june. The organization of this event requires a huge commitment and of course the incentives are equally rewarding, CIP hours, inclusion in SGC and most importantly the thrill of night cycling and the enthusiasm and anticipation of organising and having the sense of achievement when the event is a success.

If you have any queries such as our job scope, whether we have to pay etc, pls approach me to clarify.

Pls let me knw by 16 feb 2009 if u are interested. Hope there will be people who are interested.

http://tbyec.wordpress.com/?s=bike+hike

Jingjie
President
12am
11feb2009 (Sj's bdae, lol)

RECCE #1 edited!

some minor changes. sijia will be taken out of the recce team to join zixi during cca-sign up.
meanwhile hiren will be joining us for recce tmr.
those gg for recce,
kindly note that meeting time is 3pm at g101 in pe attire.
bring along ur journals,water bottle and poncho!
its advised to carry a backpack tmr as we will cover a large area and may do some running if time is constraint

alan posting on the 10feb

CCA sign up

people who are staying in school tomorrow:

Group 1:
Zixi
Jason
Dawn
Sijia
Sebastian

Group 2:
Tiffany
Keng Chong
Wen Rong
Samantha
Timothy

Please be at the booth at 2.00 pm to set up the booth and for briefing.
and wear ODAC t-shirt.

ZIXI

Friday, February 6, 2009

Recce #1

The following people are involved in the orientation recce and will be excused from CCA-signup day on the 11th feb(wed). Please inform Alan @ 90236028 or Deborah @91596522 at least 1 day in advance if u are unable to make it. Thanks. We're going to Bishan Park and walking all the way to Lower and Upper Pierce Reservoir for the recce.

JingJie
Keng Chong
Joey
Amanda
Athalie
Germaine
Haresh
Dutt
Leonard
Ariel
Debbie
Luiza
Sijia
Deborah.

Yups thanks. Alan posting on the 6th Feb (Friday)

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

HEY ODACERS!

RMB TO HAND UP YOUR
TRYATHLON REGISTRATION FORMS TO ME
BY FRIDAY, 6/2/09!

I'll be at the ODAC store from 3.30pm onwards!

See you there :)



Joey Ang
VP
11:02pm
4/2/09

shirt design for the free shirt

ODACers... this is the proposed design for the free shirt that we will be getting.(sorry for the small picture) It will be black in colour. The material of the shirt is not known but hope everyone will like it. The printing of the design on this shirt will be inexpensive, probably less than $5.

I thought of keeping this shirt simple so please give suggestions(if you have) and your views on this.

Thank You :)

-sheryl-



Tuesday, February 3, 2009

4 feb wednesday activity

hey all,

i'm posting this entry on behalf of samantha and sebestian who will be your ICs for tmr's PT.

Date: 4feb2009

Meeting venue: Gallery

Meeting time: 3:30pm

What to wear: ODAC/PE tee

What to bring: running shoes and water bottle

tmr, we will be running to mt vernon cemetry and back to school. do some circuits and play some games like floorball, bball or capt ball (can choose tmr). :D

For more infomation, you can ask samantha and sebestian. :)

Jingjie
President
3Feb2009
9:25pm

Monday, February 2, 2009

confirmed shirt design

To all this is the shirt design that i ordered:
Front:

Back:

-sheryl-










VJC's invitation to D.A.R.E (Discovering Adventure Realising Dreams)

hey all,

vjc has invited us to take part in D.A.R.E (Discovering Adventure Realising Dreams). It will be on 21st of March, 2009. The race will begin and end at Victoria Junior College from 0630h to 1730h. Participants will be racing through the route while completing a wide range of activities such as running, kayaking, trail biking, paddle boarding, rock-climbing, abseiling and swimming.

Race fees are $30 per person and participants who sign up early may enjoy early-bird special at $25. Early bird registration will end on 14 February 2009. For those who wish to apply for bicycle rentals, an additional $5 is required. yup.

You can refer to dare2.wordpress.com for the registration forms and other important details. :)


Jingjie
President
2Feb2009
1:35am