Message from Chairman, National St John Council Annual Report 2014
2014 has been a busy and activities filled year for St. John Singapore.
We were elevated to a Priory status on 11th January 2014 at a solemn typically English traditional ceremony in the British High Commission and officiated by the Lord Prior, Prof Anthony Mellows. The ceremony was also attended and blessed by our Spiritual Counsellors of the 4 major faiths – Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity.
As a Priory, Singapore St. John plays a more important role now in the Order of St. John. As a Prior, I am now a member of the Grand Council, the Governing Body of the Order of St. John. Singapore now plays a role in charting the worldwide activities of the St. John movement through the Grand Council.
New members were invited (as part of the rejuvenation process) and have joined the National St. John Council, Singapore in 2014. They are Dr Vincent Chia, Ms Michelle Kwong, Mr Alex Yeo and Mr William Leong. I am certain they will contribute to the growth of the St. John movement locally and internationally.
St. John Singapore will be looking at opportunities to do voluntary charity works in neighbouring countries where St. John organisation does not exists namely in Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Our new extension building block (to house the Rehab and Elder Care Centres) is still on track though at a slow pace due to problems encountered with the appointed building contractor.
I would like to thank the following arms of our movement for their active contributions:
1) The St. John Fellowship for setting up the St. John Heritage Centre at our HQ building.
2) The St. John Brigade for continuing their overseas charity missions and for training the student cadet section of our organisation.
3) The St. John Association in our HQ and Jurong Centre for being very active in the teaching and certification of members of the public in First Aid, Occupational First Aid, CPR, BCLS etc.
4) The Board of Benefactors, the Brigade Board of Presidents and Zone Presidents for their financial donations.
Last, but not least, I like to thank all members of the National St. John Council and staff of our Jurong Centre and HQ for their hard work and dedication to the Order of St. John in Singapore.
Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Chairman, National St John Council
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OUR VISION To be a leading humanitarian and charitable organization, and to serve humanity by relieving pain and suffering.
OUR MISSION a) To promote and encourage the work of St. John Ambulance in all its aspects; b) To promote and encourage all works of humanity and charity for the relief of distress, suffering, sickness and danger without any distinction as to race, class or creed, and the extension of the great principles of the Order of St. John embodied in its mottoes “For the Faith” and “For the Service of Humanity”. c) To serve mankind through training in life saving skills and health care in schools, homes organisations and the workplace in Singapore.
OUR MOTTOS ‘Pro Fide’ – For The Faith; and ‘Pro Utilitate Hominum’ – For The Service of Humanity.
OUR VALUES St. John’s values are called the ‘eight beatitudes’ symbolically depicted by an eight-pointed cross of the Order of St. John. These beatitudes were seen as essential criteria for those caring for the sick and arguably should be expected by the carers of today. 1. Comforting 2. Humility 3. Peacemaking 4. Endurance 5. Righteousness 6. Meekness 7. Mercy 8. Purity
St. John Ambulance has applied secular meanings to the following points as representing the traits of a good first aider: • Observant • Tactful • Resourceful • Dexterous • Explicit • Discriminating • Persevering • Sympathetic
The overall Business Plan for National St. John Council is to achieve the following Goals: - 1. To have a trained First Aider in every school, home, organization and workplace in Singapore (Association); 2. To be the preferred Charity serving humanity through life-saving skills of First Aid, nursing, occupational safety, health care training and emergency assistance. (Council) 3. To be the preferred Uniformed Group in Singapore (Brigade); 4. To be an organisation adopting best practices and leveraging on information technology skills and tools, in the pursuit of our goals. (Council) 5. To provide and manage affordable health care services, (Council) 6. To be the focal point for former members to keep in touch with St John and with each other and to support the activities of St John (Fellowship).
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ST. JOHN SINGAPORE THE NATIONAL ST. JOHN COUNCIL ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION ST. JOHN FELLOWSHIP “For The Service of Mankind” Patron: H.E. The President of the Republic of Singapore
Council President: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Vice Presidents: Dr Chen Sze Hua, K.St.J. FAMS, M.Med (O.B./GYN) FAMS (Orthopaedic), MBBS (S’pore), FRCS (Edin) Dr S R E Sayampanathan, PBM, S.B.St.J. Chief Commissioner: Prof Goh Hood Keng Christopher, O.St.J. MBBS (S’pore), FRCS (Edin), FICS (USA), FAMS (Orth) Association Director: Dr S R E Sayampanathan, PBM, S.B.St.J. Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCPA MBBS (S’pore), FRCS (Edin), FICS (USA), FAMS (Orth) Chairman Fellowship: Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (“AGM”) OF THE NATIONAL ST. JOHN COUNCIL (THE “COUNCIL”) WILL BE HELD AT THE ST. JOHN HEADQUARTERS BOARD ROOM ON WEDNESDAY, 30TH JULY 2014 AT 6.00 PM
AGENDA
1. Chairman’s Address.
2. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman as per existing Constitution.
3. Confirmation of minutes of the last AGM of the Council held on Wednesday, 19th June 2013.
4. Adoption of the Annual Report 2013 of the Council.
5. Adoption of the Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2013.
6. Appointment of auditor of the Council.
7. Any other business.
Mr Andrew Hee, C.St.J. Honorary Secretary National St. John Council
We are a Non-Profit Welfare Organisation. We need your financial support. All donations are Tax Exempt. Registered Charity No. 0948 Headquarters: 420, Beach Road, Singapore 199582. Phone: (65) 6298 0300-5 Fax: (65) 6296 5797
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MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL ST. JOHN COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2014 HELD ON 30 JULY 2014 AT THE ST. JOHN HQ BOARD ROOM AT 6.05 PM
PRESENT: Dr Teh Peng Hooi - President cum: Chairman, Reserves and Investments Committee, Chairman, Appointment/Nomination Committee & Chairman, Human Resource Committee Dr Selan Sayampanathan - Vice-President Director, St. John Ambulance Association Dr Chen Sze Hua - Vice-President Mr Yee Fook Hong - Vice-President cum: Chairman, Corporate Governance Compliance & Audit Committee Mr Andrew Hee P. N. - Honorary Secretary Mr Seah Boon Chun - Honorary Treasurer cum: Chairman, Budget and Finance Committee, Chairman, Public Relations/Corp. Communications & Public Policy Committee Mr Tan Yak Huang - Assistant Honorary Treasurer Chairman, Programmes & Services Committee Dr Siow Hua Ming - Chairman, St. John Ambulance Jurong Centre Mr Foo Si Kwang - Chairman, St. John Fellowship Mr Khoo Teck Kheng - Chairman, Publication Mr Ken Tan - Chairman, Building Extension Project / Building & Maintenance Committee Dr Dave Lee Yee Han - Member Mr Chandra Mohan K. Nair - Member Mr Benjamin Cheong - Member Mr Chua Wee Kwang - Associate Member Mr Tian Mong Ching - Associate Member Prof Low Cheng Hock - Advisor, Trustee cum: Chairman, Disciplinary Committee
IN Mr Eric Chong - Executive Director ATTENDANCE: Mr Yeo Lee Hock - Chief Operations Officer Mr Khoo How Thar - Finance Manager
ABSENT WITH Prof Christopher Goh - Chief Commissioner, St. John Ambulance Brigade APOLOGY: Dr Leong Heng Keng - Advisor cum Trustee Dr Timothy Phoon - Advisor Mr Lim Chye Huat, Bobby - Trustee cum Member Dr Png Hong Hock - Associate Member Mr Law Shun Yong - Associate Member Mr Lim Chaik Pong - Associate Member Dr Ho Sweet Far - Representative from the Ministry of Manpower Mr Tan Chee Siong - Representative from the Ministry of Education Mr Eric Ho Chun Keong - Representative from the Ministry of Health
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The meeting commenced at 6:05 pm with the quorum met by those present.
1 CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS 1.1 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:05pm. He thanked members for their support over the past years and their indulgence in getting the revised Council Constitution approved by the Registry of Societies (ROS). The Council has now closed rank and would work together towards contributing as a Priory.
2 COMMENTS BY SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL BEFORE ELECTION OF COUNCIL CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN 2.1 As advisor to the Council, Prof Low Cheng Hock told the meeting that he and the other associate members, who were present, would not be eligible to vote during the election of the Council Chairman and the Vice- Chairman for the new term of office.
He further mentioned that in the Constitution, as just approved, the incoming Council Chairman, who was previously known as Council President, could hold office for three years and for a maximum of two consecutive terms and, thereafter, the Chairman should retire. The Chairman could be re-nominated after a lapse of one term. Prof Low also stated that the meeting should commence with the confirmation of the minutes of the last AGM held on 19 June 2013, before the election of the Council Chairman and the Vice-Chairman in accordance with the Constitution, as approved.
2.2 Dr Selan Sayampanathan added that the Council Chairman should also assume the role of Prior of the Priory of Singapore and that the Constitution should be further revised to the effect. We should also incorporate our present Priory status in the Constitution.
2.3 Mr Chandra Mohan disagreed with the suggestion that the Council Chairman would also be known as the Prior of the Priory of Singapore. He preferred a separate person to assume the role of Prior, in order to avoid any conflicting interests. He cited an old case of the Singapore Cricket Club, whereby their past President’s interests were being compromised. He also suggested that a similar Working Committee should be formed to consider a further revision of the Constitution. Besides, our Constitution should not be seen to have been largely influenced by that of London. He further stated that the new term of office should take immediate effect. Mr Chandra Mohan also said that the decision of the Council should not be final and conclusive in its interpretation of the Constitution’s rules, which run contrary to Common Law.
2.4 Mr Andrew Hee agreed with Mr Chandra Mohan the effective date for the Council Chairman’s new term of office and confirmed that the revision to the Constitution was endorsed by ROS.
2.5 Mr Yee Fook Hong said that the new Constitution recently approved by ROS should kick in and be implemented in this AGM. Whoever is elected in this AGM as Chairman and Vice-Chairman will serve a term of 3 years with an option to serve a further 3 years. The Council can adopt this stand based on interpretation of Rule 24 of the Constitution which allows Council the right to interpret the Rules of the Constitution where there is doubt or ambiguity.
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Both Prof Low Cheng Hock and Dr Selan Sayampanathan agreed with the views of Mr Yee Fook Hong. Mr Chandra Mohan said the term of office of the present Council members is coming to the end and its stand may be viewed differently with members of the incoming new Council to be appointed / elected.
2.6 The Chairman told the meeting that he helped to settle the outstanding matters with ROS in respect to those revisions to the old Constitution on 30 June 2014. It was their approval that the AGM could commence this evening without any further delay. Chairman then thanked the members for their views and suggestions and that he would commence the meeting with the confirmation of the minutes of the last AGM before proceeding to the election of Council Chairman and one Vice-Chairman. The other 2 Vice-Chairmen would be appointed in accordance with Rules 9A and 9B of the approved Constitution. They would be the Association Director and the Chief Commissioner. Chairman also told the meeting that the other Heads (Chairmen) of St John worldwide, having a Priory status, were also nominated as their respective Prior and thus their Prior and Chairman is the same person. Chairman felt strongly that our Prior and Chairman should also be the same person so as to avoid conflicting views and actions adopted if Chairman and Prior are two different persons. Chairman further confirmed that the Constitution would be further revised in due course. Among other things, the name of the organisation would be revised to read St John Singapore in line with other St. John orgnaisations worldwide.
3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2013 OF THE NATIONAL ST. JOHN COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 19 JUNE 2013 3.1 The minutes of the Annual General Meeting 2013 was adopted as proposed by Dr Selan Sayampanathan and seconded by Mr Foo Si Kwang with the following amendments. 2.1.1 On the attendance page, the appointment of Mr Tan Yak Huang to be amended as “Honorary Treasurer” and the appointment of Mr Seah Boon Chun to be amended as “Assistant Honorary Treasurer”.
4 ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NATIONAL ST. JOHN COUNCIL FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013 4.1 The Annual Report of the National St. John Council for the financial year ended 31 December 2013 was adopted in principle as proposed by Mr Seah Boon Chun and seconded by Dr Selan Sayampanathan. Amendments, if any, to the report should reach the Executive Director by Friday, 1 August 2014 through email.
4.2 Mr Andrew Hee asked for targeted names for the distribution list of the Annual Report.
5 ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE NATIONAL ST. JOHN COUNCIL FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013 5.1. The Annual Statement of Accounts for the National St. John Council for the financial year ended 31 December 2013 was adopted as proposed by Mr Yee Fook Hong and seconded by Dr Selan Sayampanathan.
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6 ADOPTION OF THE REVISED COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AS APPROVED BY THE REGISTRY OF SOCIETIES (ROS) ON 4 JULY 2014 6.1 The Registry of Societies (ROS) approved in principle the revised Council Constitution on 4 July 2014 subject to the following: • Full acceptance by the Council members of all amendments made by ROS. • Payment of the prescribed fee of S$130.00.
6.2 As there was no objection raised to the revised Council Constitution as approved by ROS on 4 July 2014, it was adopted as proposed by Dr Selan Sayampanathan and seconded by Mr Khoo Teck Kheng.
7 ELECTION OF COUNCIL CHAIRMAN AND 3RD VICE-CHAIRMAN 7.1 The following candidate was nominated to run for the post of Council Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi as proposed by Dr Selan Sayampanathan and seconded by Mr Andrew Hee.
7.2 As there were no other contenders for the post of Council Chairman, Dr Teh Peng Hooi was declared as the candidate elected to the post of Council Chairman.
7.3 The following candidates were nominated to run for the post of 3rd Vice-Chairman: • Mr Yee Fook Hong as proposed by Mr Andrew Hee and seconded by Dr Selan Sayampanathan. • Dr Chen Sze Hua as proposed by Mr Tan Yak Huang and seconded by Mr Foo Si Kwang.
7.4 Dr Chen Sze Hua withdrew from the contest. As there were no other contenders for the post of 3rd Vice- Chairman, Mr Yee Fook Hong was declared as the candidate elected to the post of Vice-Chairman.
7.5 Dr Selan Sayampanathan proposed a vote of thanks to Dr Chen Sze Hua for his contributions and support to the works of the National St. John Council as its immediate past Vice-Chairman. Prof Low Cheng Hock seconded the motion.
8 APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL AUDITOR 8.1 Summary of Quotations received Name of Auditing Firm Annual Audit Standalone Audit Fees: Total ($) Fees ($) • Flag Day • Walkathon • F1 Sale of Survival Kit
Adept PAC 10K $380*3=$1140 11,140 Mr Gilbert Tiong
ACFOss Assurance 9K $450*3=$1350 10,350 Mr Mok Wai Seng
Ardent Associates LLP 12.8K $1200*3=$3600 16,400 Mr Ho Teik Tiong Gregory
EH Luar & Co 11K $500*3=$1500 12,500 Mr Luar Eng Hwa
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The Council accepted the appointment of ACFOss Assurance as our external auditor as proposed by Dr Selan Sayampanathan and seconded by Mr Foo Si Kwang. ACFOss Assurance will be appointed on an annual basis.
9 ANY OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 CHAIRMAN’S WORDS OF APPRECIATION AND LEADERSHIP RENEWAL 9.1.1 Council Chairman thanked members of the Council for giving him the trust. He expressed his special thanks to both Dr Selan Sayampanathan and Prof Christopher Goh for their significant contributions to the Council; and also both Mr Seah Boon Chun and Mr Andrew Hee for their tremendous help.
9.1.2 He added that while he was appreciative of the contributions made by members of the old Board, some may have to make way for new blood as part of the leadership renewal process.
9.2 RENAMING OF THE BRIGADE AND ASSOCIATION 9.2.1 Mr Tan Yak Huang told the meeting that during the Brigade ExCo meeting, he suggested renaming St. John Ambulance Brigade as St. John Brigade Singapore. The Council agreed to it and stated further that the Association would also be known as St. John Association Singapore, and not St. John Ambulance Association.
9.3 VOTE OF THANKS 9.3.1 Mr Chandra Mohan proposed a vote of thanks to the Council Chairman and the staff for their contributions for the past years.
The Annual General Meeting ended at 7:10 pm.
Andrew Hee P.N., C.St.J. Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Honorary Secretary Chairman National St. John Council of Singapore National St. John Council of Singapore
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NATIONAL ST. JOHN COUNCIL 2014
Advisors
Prof Low Cheng Hock Dr Leong Heng Keng Dr Timothy Phoon Mr Bobby Lim Chye Huat JP, BBM, PPA(E), K.St.J. BBM(L), K.St.J. K.St.J. BBM, K.St.J.
Chairman
Dr Teh Peng Hooi K.St.J.
Vice-Chairmen
Dr Selan Sayampanathan Prof. (Dr) Christopher Mr Yee Fook Hong PBM, O.St.J. Goh Hood Keng PPA, BBM, O.St.J. O.St.J
Hon. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Asst Hon. Treasurer
Mr Khoo Teck Kheng Mr Seah Boon Chun Mr Tan Yak Huang C.St.J. C.St.J. C.St.J. Hon. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Asst. Hon. Treasurer
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Member - Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Member - Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Member - Mr Ken Tan Member - Dr Chen Sze Hua, K.St.J. Member - Dr Dave Lee, S.B.St.J. Member - Mr Benjamin Cheong Member - Mr Alex Yeo Member - Mr William Leong Member - Dr Vincent Chia Member - Ms Michelle Kwong Associate Member - Mr Chua Wee Kwang, C.St.J. Associate Member - Dr Png Hong Hock, S.S.St.J. Associate Member - Mr Tian Mong Ching, C.St.J. Associate Member - Mr Lim Chaik Pong, O.St.J. Associate Member - Mr Law Shun Yong, C.St.J. Representative from the Ministry of Manpower - Dr Kenneth Choy Representative from the Ministry of Education - Mrs Regina Lee Representative from the Ministry of Health - Mr Eric Ho Chun Keong
INAUGURATION OF THE PRIORY OF SINGAPORE The Priory of Singapore was inaugurated on Saturday, 11 January 2014, in a ceremony held at the British High Commission and officiated by the Lord Prior, Prof. Anthony Mellows, OBE, GCStJ. The ceremony also saw the installation of the first Prior of the Priory of Singapore, Dr Teh Peng Hooi, KStJ.
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More than 20 overseas guests witnessed the ceremony. On Friday, 10 January 2014, the guests visited the St. John Headquarters at Beach Road and the Jurong Centre. On Saturday morning, they visited the Changi Museum and Chapel; and the Kranji War Memorial.
At the Priory Inauguration Ceremony, the Lord Prior conferred on 22 persons, membership of the Order in various grades. Dr Teh Peng Hooi, KStJ was invested as Knight of Justice of the Order, becoming the first in Singapore to be conferred this grade of knighthood.
Overseas guests were treated to a dinner at the Fairmont Hotel, on the evening of Friday, 10 January 2014.
NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS 4 new members joined the Board in 2014: • Mr William Leong, a trained Electrical Engineer and now a property developer. • Mr Alex Yeo, a lawyer in group practice. • Dr Vincent Chia, CEO of Gleneagles Hospital and a grassroot leader. • Ms Michelle Kwong, a physiotherapist in private practice.
MINISTRIES’ REPRESENTATIVES We would like to thank the following Ministries’ Representatives for having served on our Council in 2014: • Dr Kenneth Choy, Deputy Director, Occupational Medicine, OSH Specialist Department representing the Ministry of Manpower • Mrs Regina Lee, Principal, North Vista Secondary School representing the Ministry of Education • Mr Ho Chun Keong from the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) representing the Ministry of Health
APPRECIATION TO MEMBERS WHOSE TERM OF OFFICE EXPIRED AFTER THE AGM ON 30 JULY 2014 The Council would like to record its thanks to the following Council members whose term of office expired after the AGM on 30 July 2014: • Mr Bobby Lim Chye Huat, BBM, K.St.J. • Mr Chandra Mohan K Nair, JP, PBM • Mr Andrew Hee, C.St.J.
APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY SECRETARY AND HONORARY TREASURER Mr Khoo Teck Kheng, C.St.J. was appointed as the Honorary Secretary for one term, with the option of retiring after one year. Mr Seah Boon Chun was appointed as the Hon. Treasurer. He would serve one term of 2 years.
APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT HONORARY SECRETARIES The following were appointed as Assistant Honorary Secretaries. • Mr Alex Yeo who will take charge of the Council works, Priory works, IPC status and Corporate Governance. • Dr Vincent Chia who will look after the Brigade, Association and Fellowship.
CHAIRMAN OF SUB-COMMITTEES The following were appointed as Chairmen of the various sub-committees. Corporate Governance Compliance & Audit Committee Chairman: Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCPA Mr Alex Yeo
Human Resource Committee Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. / Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J.
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Disciplinary Committee Chairman: Prof Low Cheng Hock, JP,BBM, PPA(E), K.St.J. Members: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Prof Christopher Goh Hood Keng, O.St.J. Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J.
Budget & Finance Committee Chairman: Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. / Mr Benjamin Cheong
Reserve & Investment Committee Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J.
Appointment/Nomination Committee Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J.
Building Extension Project / Building and Maintenance Chairman: Mr Ken Tan Mr William Leong
Day-Care Rehabilitation Centre & Elder-Care Centre Chairman: Dr Dave Lee, S.B.St.J. Ms Michelle Kwong Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J.
Overseas Humanitarian Mission Committee Chairman: Dr Chen Sze Hua, K.St.J.
Programmes and Services Committee Chairman: Mr Tan Yak Huang, C.St.J.
Public Relations/Corporate Communications & Public Policy Committee Chairman: Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. Mr William Leong
Publications Committee Chairman: Mr Khoo Teck Kheng, C.St.J.
Fundraising Committee Chairman: Mr William Leong Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J.
APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE The following were appointed to the Advisory Committee. 1. Dr Leong Heng Keng, BBM(L), K.St.J. 2. Dr Timothy Phoon, K.St.J. 3. Prof Low Cheng Hock, JP,BBM, PPA(E), K.St.J. 4. Mr Bobby Lim, BBM. K.St.J.
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CONSTITUTION The following were approved by the Council for incorporation into the Constitution. • To remove the word Ambulance from St. John, in line with other establishments of St. John worldwide and in accordance with the directive of the Grand Council of St. John. • To allow important office bearers like the Chief Commissioner, Association Director and Chairman, Jurong Centre to be in the Executive Committee (Exco). • To allow Council the flexibility to decide, if it was in the interest of St. John Singapore, to allow the incumbent Chairman to serve a maximum of 3 consecutive terms after which he or she shall step down from office. • To allow the Chairman, in the exceptional situation of holding the office for a finalrd 3 consecutive term, the ability and option to appoint the same persons holding the post of Association Director and Brigade Chief Commissioner to one more last term of office.
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EXCO) The following were appointed to the Exco: Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Members: Prof Christopher Goh, O.St.J. Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Mr Khoo Teck Kheng, C.St.J. Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCA Mr Alex Yeo (by invitation)
OUR CONDOLENCES AND FAREWELL TO FOLLOWING OFFICER OF ST. JOHN: We would place on record our condolences to the family of the late Mr Seow Yeow Koon, O.St.J., a dedicated volunteer of St. John Ambulance Singapore.
St. John mourn the loss of Mr Seow whose service lasted till his sudden demise in April 2014 and we would like to thank him for his unequivocal support of St. John Ambulance Singapore with his volunteer spirit that had inspired much amongst volunteers who knew him personally.
BOARD OF BENEFACTORS The Board of Benefactors set up to finance the work of St. John would be limited to 10 benefactors only. Members of the Board of Benefactors can either be an individual or a company. They should donate a minimum sum of S$15,000 a year and be accorded certain benefits. We are grateful to the following who have made their donations to join our Board of Benefactors, namely: 1. Mdm Jennifer Ong 2. Leung Kai Fook Medical Company (Pte) Ltd 3. Mdm Sze Chain Fai, O.St.J. 4. Dato Lim Kim Chong, PBM, O.St.J. 5. St. John Fellowship 6. Lee Foundation 7. C K HOLDINGS (2003) PTE LTD (Mr Ang Chin Koon), 8. Zu-Lin Temple 竹林寺 Association 9. Mr Lim Cheng Eng, BBM, S.B.St.J. 10. Mr George Chew Ah Ba
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ST. JOHN GRAND COUNCIL MEETING 2014 The Chairman represented St. John Singapore in attending a Grand Council Meeting in Toronto from 24th May 2014 to 29th May 2014.
The Toronto meeting was the last Grand Council meeting chaired by Prof Anthony Mellows as the Lord Prior. His term of office would end on 24 June 2014. The Lord Prior designate is Dr Neil Conn. Dr Conn would make Singapore his first visit after assuming the post of Lord Prior.
The Chairman gave a thank you speech during an appreciation dinner for the retiring Lord Prior. During the speech, he thanked Prof Mellows for his support and guidance of the St. John works in Singapore.
It was learnt at the Grand Council meeting that each year over 300,000 women and 1 million newborn babies die from maternal health and newborn complications which could easily been avoided. Most of those deaths could be prevented through the presence of healthcare volunteers within the communities who can provide basic healthcare check-ups, advice and support. St John International has since introduced the Mother and Baby programme in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe to save on the countless lives.
They trained and mobilised local people to work in communities and at local health clinics. Their volunteers improve the health of mothers and babies by teaching women about nutrition and antenatal check-ups, preparing for labour and birth.
St. John Canada introduced a unique dog therapy programme. Therapy Dogs routinely offer comfort and companionship in senior residences and care facilities. In hospitals, they provide relief and distraction for patients awaiting cancer treatments. They also have a “Paws 4 Stories” which help young children learn to read, and in some communities therapy dogs work with problem kids and children with special needs.
Because of the security situation in Kenya, the next meeting of the Grand Council in Nairobi was postponed. The Priory of Scotland would hold the 2015 Grand Council meeting in Scotland. A Regional Support Group Meeting would also be held before the Grand Council meeting.
The dates and venues for future Grand Council meetings are as follows: 2016 - Hong Kong 2017 - South Africa or Kenya 2018 - USA 2019 - Singapore
A number of Priors brought along their Chancellors or Vice-Chairs, Directors and Chief Commissioners to the Grand Council meeting. That helped to broaden the perspective of their Vice-Chairs. The Chairman suggested that our Association Director and Chief Commissioner should similarly take turns to attend the Grand Council meetings which are held not too far from Singapore such as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
Grand Council projected a deficit of £110,000. Every Priory is expected to support in the contributions. The Grand Council also deliberated on the ways that Priories could raise additional money to fund the central operations.
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MEMBERSHIP DUES Members of the Order are expected to pay for their memberships dues as follows:
•Serving Brother/Sister - $50 •Officer Brother/Sister - $100 •Commander Brother/Sister - $150 •Knight/Dame (Grace/Justice) - $300 •Bailiff/Dame Grand Cross - $500
Council would, within its abilities, help those members who are unable to pay the dues.
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY At the Grand Council meeting in Wales in 2013 a Child Protection Policy designed to protect young people from abuse and exploitation; and to exonerate adult members from false allegations was shared to require all St. John uniformed members, volunteers and staff to comply and safeguard children from paedophiles.
The policy was disseminated to all Zones at the last Brigade ExCo meeting. The Ministry of Education was impressed with the policy and had asked for a copy for reference.
AMBULANCE SERVICE As part of the St. John International “one look one feel” policy, all St. John non-emergency vehicles were repainted as “St. John Singapore” to avoid the word “Ambulance” and its expectations. St. John would only provide on-site First Aid to casualties.
POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE Two conflict of interest disclosure forms for Board Members and staff were implemented for all Board Members and staff to declare any potential conflict of interest including related party transactions if any.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE The committee instituted an audit check on Jurong Centre on 12 March 2014. The internal control system was good and their cash count was in order.
BUILDING COMMITTEE The building project was delayed due to some requirement from the Authorities.
RESERVE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Council’s total bank balance as at 30 Sep 2014 was $6.87M, of which $5.95M in fixed in deposit and $0.92M current account.
The amount of money kept under the operating account for HQ expenditure would be the same for the previous year, i.e. $500,000 which were about 3 months operational expenses.
$2.8M was set aside for the building of an annex block.
The 15 departmental accounts would share the cost of the building on a cost-sharing ratio proportionately.
The 2 revenue centres, namely the Association’s Headquarters and Jurong Centres, would be expected to shoulder the bulk of the building costs.
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Budget for the construction of annex building and parade ground $2.8 million – Building cost $500,000 for the ground floor furnishing of the new building $300,000 for the construction of the parade ground cum carpark
The construction costs would largely be drawn from the fixed deposit reserves.
$1M from the balance of the fixed deposit would be placed on a 3-year term, or in Singapore Treasury bonds.
Current a/c balance would be used for working capital.
Current average monthly expenditure of the combined 15 departmental accounts was about $190K.
Council would look for a freehold shop lot if the government were to acquire our land.
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE In conjunction with the celebration of SG50 and SJ80 next year, the fundraising committee would organise fundraising activities to finance the following: 1. Replacement of the aged ambulances 2. Repair HQ facade plus a fresh coat of paint 3. Repair leaking roof 4. Upgrade all toilets
The Committee was working with a Mr Qin Huay to organise a fundraising variety show at the Victoria Theatre on 18 October the following year.
OVERSEAS MISSION Zone 8 instituted the project “Smiling Angels 2013’’ in Keov Moni Village situated at the Pursat Province of Cambodia from 23 Dec 2013 – 1 Jan 2014. As the project was part of the Zone activities, the Zone Presidents helped in the funding.
It was said that the Government of Cambodia recognised the works of St. John and would like to register St. John Cambodia as a charity with their Ministry of Health.
The King of Cambodia had sent us a letter of appreciation.
St. John Singapore would like to secure a foothold in Batam and Bintang through a Mr Beny Suwandi.
INSTALLATION OF THE LORD PRIOR The installation of the new Lord Prior Dr Neil Conn was on 5 November 2014. The Chairman represented the Priory of Singapore and attended the ceremony.
CONGRATULATIONS TO FOLLOWING MEMBERS: We place on record our congratulations to the following members of The Most Venerable Order of St. John for their admission/promotion in the Order in 2014:
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1. Dr Sayampanathan O.St.J. 2. Dr Nelson Chua O.St.J. 3. Mr Cheong Kee Toh O.St.J. 4. Mr Liang Chiang Heng O.St.J. 5. Dr Siow Hua Ming S.B.St.J. 6. Mr Ang Chin Koon S.B.St.J. 7. Mr Muhammed Sarizan Ahmad S.B.St.J. 8. Mr Bernard Koh S.B.St.J. 9. Mr Chen Chin Heng Stanley S.B.St.J. 10. Mr Koh Yen Chieh S.B.St.J. 11. Mr Tan Choon Siong S.B.St.J. 12. Mr Khoo How Thar S.B.St.J. 13. Mr Sunny Teo S.B.St.J.
A Member of the Order is a person who had demonstrated particular merits in volunteering in the Order’s organisations or its charitable activities and received the sanction of Queen Elizabeth, the Sovereign Head (or the Governor-General on Her behalf).
Members of St. John means the Members of the Order and everyone else who is engaged on any aspect of the governance or work of St. John, whether as a volunteer or a member of the salaried staff or both.
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All St. John members need to know the history of the Order of St. John dated back 900 years ago and its journey to the present.
The long history of the Order dated back to AD 1080 where the hospital in Jerusalem was for pilgrims and the care of the sick and poor under a Benedictine Order. In 1099 the staff and volunteers at the hospital were called Hospitallers. In 1113 it became an independent Order.
The Order was relocated from Jerusalem to Acre (from 1187 to 1301), Cyprus (from 1302 to 1309), Rhodes (from 1309 to 1503) and then to Malta (from 1503 to 1798) due to war, militarism, etc.
After the fall of Malta, the Hospitallers dispersed and regrouped in Europe and England. The French Knights of the Order were militarily powerful, but received no support from the Pope in Rome.
In the 1840s, the Order was reorganised with the support from the Pope. It reverted to its original aim, i.e., care for the sick. The Protestant confraternities with similar ethos and customs came into being in Northern Europe.
Today, there are 5 recognised Orders of St. John namely: 1. The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John (The Most Venerable Order) with St. John Establishments / Associations mainly in the Commonwealth Countries. Anglican origin 2. The Sovereign Military Order of Malta (The Order of Malta). Catholic origin 3. The Johanniter Order in Germany (Balley Brandenburg). Lutheran origin 4. The Johanniter Order in Netherlands (Holland) 5. The Johanniter Order in Sweden
The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John had its historical origin in England.
The Medieval Priory of England was set up in AD 1144 – when the Priory in Clerkenwell was set up as the England’s Headquarters of the Order. An old St. John Gate was built in 1504.
In April 1540 – By Act of Parliament, King Henry VIII dissolved the Order in England conferring its estates to the Crown.
In early 19th Century, the British Order of St. John was in disarray, influenced by French knights who were not recognized by The Pope.
1860s – Under the Duke of Manchester (Prior 1861 – 8), the British Order of St. John started to gain prominence.
1873 – First ambulance service at Staffordshire.
1874 – Acquired and bought back the estates i.e. old Priory Gatehouse in Clerkenwell.
1877 – Formation of the St. John Ambulance Association (SJAA).
1883 – SJAA set up in Australia, the West Indies, India, Gibraltar & Malta.
1885 – SJAA in New Zealand.
1887 – UK, St. John Ambulance Brigade.
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1891 – SJAA South Africa and soon after to Germany, Russia and the US; and subsequently to other Commonwealth countries.
English Order of St. John formed the Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem in 1882.
14 May 1888 – Queen Victoria gave royal ascent for Royal Charter of Incorporation and St. John became an Order of the British Crown with the Queen as its Sovereign Head.
The Most Venerable Order of St. John Today 48 Establishments – 8 Priories, 5 Commanderies, 32 Associations, St. John Eye Hospital, Republic of Ireland and Cameroon.
1907 – Supplementary Royal Charter empowering Grand Prior to establish Priories overseas. 1918 – Priory of Wales 1942 – Priory of South Africa 1946 – Priories of Canada, Australia and New Zealand 1947 – Priory of Scotland 1996 – Priory of United States 1999 – Reconstitution of the Order gave parity to overseas Priories. Formation of Grand Council and abolishment of the Chapter General.
Historical Development of St. John Ambulance Singapore 1. 1935 – Dr J.S.Webster (radiologist at SGH) 2. 1938 – Formation of first division of the Brigade just before Second World War. 3. Formation of the Medical Auxillary Service (just before Singapore invaded by Japan) 4. After World War II and fall of Japan. 1945 – St. John Singapore reborn with support from Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, the Countess Mountbatten of Burma. 5. 1952 – Formation of National St. John Council 6. October 1969 – Jurong Sub-Centre established. Upgraded as a full Jurong Centre in 1994. 7. June 1978 – Brigade attained National HQ status. Appointments of Chief Commissioner, Deputy Chief Commissioner, Chief Surgeon, Chief Superintendent (Nursing), 4 Districts & 10 Areas. 8. 1996 – Restructuring of Brigade. District level removed. Area renamed as Zone. 10 Zone Commissioners. 9. St. John Ambulance Association – teaching & certification of First Aid, Home Nursing, CPR, BCLS, Higher First Aid, Method of Instruction, Occupational First Aid, etc. Teaching & certification arm of St. John, Singapore. After Second World War, works continue to grow from strength to strength. 10. Formation of St. John Fellowship, 20th April 1996 11. 11 th January 2014 – St. John Ambulance Singapore to be elevated to a Priory. It places St. John Singapore on par in status with the nine existing Priories, among which are those of England, the United States, Canada and Australia. The elevation implies that Singapore is represented in the Grand Council in London, the governing body of the Order and therefore has a voice in charting the future direction of St. John internationally.
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Council Committees Executive Committee (ExCo) Building Extension Project / Building and Maintenance Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Chairman: Mr Ken Tan Members: Prof Christopher Goh, O.St.J. Members: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Dr Dave Lee, S.B.St.J. Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. Mr Khoo Teck Kheng, C.St.J. Mr Tian Mong Ching, C.St.J. Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCA Mr William Leong Mr Alex Yeo (by invitation) Mr Tony Goh (till 30 November 2014)
Corporate Governance Compliance & Audit Committee Day-Care Rehabilitation Centre & Elder-Care Centre Chairman: Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCA Chairman: Dr Dave Lee, S.B.St.J. Members: Mr Alex Yeo Members: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Mr Tan Yak Huang, C.St.J. Ms Michelle Kwong Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. Mr Ken Tan Dr Chen Sze Hua, K.St.J. Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Mr Tian Mong Ching, C.St.J. Mr William S Y Leong Resource Persons: Mr Eric Chong, O.St.J. Programmes and Services Committee Mr Yeo Lee Hock, O.St.J. Chairman: Mr Tan Yak Huang, C.St.J. Mr Khoo How Thar, S.B.St.J. Members: Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Mr Tian Mong Ching, C.St.J. Human Resource Committee Mr Law Shun Yong, C.St.J. Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Vice-Chairman: Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. Public Relations/Corporate Communications & Public Policy Committee Members: Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCPA Chairman: Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. / Mr William Leong Dr Vincent Chia Members: Mr Chia Keng Hian, O.St.J. Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Mr Hung Mow Ngiap Andrew, S.B.St.J. Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Mr Pay Gang Yi Wilson, CMSJ Ms Michelle Kwong Mr Toh Yean Lih Dr Dave Lee, S.B.St.J. Mr Nai Wee Bing Resource Persons: Mr Eric Chong, O.St.J. Mr Thomas Hwa, S.B.St.J. Publications Committee Chairman: Mr Khoo Teck Kheng Vincent, C.St.J. Disciplinary Committee Chief Editor: Mr Pay Gang Yi Wilson, CMSJ Chairman: Prof Low Cheng Hock, JP, PPA, BBM, K.St.J. Senior Editors: Mr Chia Keng Hian, BBM, PBM, PB, PBS, O.St.J. Members: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Mr Hung Mow Ngiap Andrew, S.B.St.J. Prof Christopher Goh Hood Keng, O.St.J. Mr Yeo Tiong Wee David, PB, PBS, S.B.St.J. Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Members: Mr Ong Puay Guan Steven Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Ms Sim Hong Suan Nancy, S.S.St.J. Mr Liu Chang Bao Night Budget & Finance Committee Chairman: Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. Humanitarian Mission Committee Members: Mr Benjamin Cheong Chairman: Dr Chen Sze Hua, K.St.J. Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCA Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Fundraising Committee Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Chairman: Mr William Leong Mr Tan Yak Huang, C.St.J. Vice-Chairman: Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Secretary: Mr Ma Poh How, PBM, O.St.J. Reserve & Investment Committee Treasurer: Mr Lim Chaik Pong, PBS, O.St.J. Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Members: Ms Anne Lee Members: Prof Christopher Goh, O.St.J. Mr Chong Nen Sing Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Mr George Chew Mr Seah Boon Chun, C.St.J. Ms Jennifer Ong Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCA Mr Lim Cheng Eng, S.B.St.J., BBM, PB, PBS Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Mr Lim Seng Hock, S.B.St.J. Mr Benjamin Cheong Mr William Oh KY Ms Wendy Teo, O.St.J. Appointment / Nomination Committee Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J St. John Heritage Centre Committee Members: Prof Christopher Goh, O.St.J. Chairman: Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Vice-Chairman: Mr Ma Poh How, O.St.J., PBM Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Members: Mr Andrew Hodges, C.St.J. Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Mr Chia Kheng Hian, O.St.J., BBM Mr Khoo Teck Kheng, C.St.J. Mr Richard Tang, S.B.St.J.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
REGISTRATION AND COMPLIANCE The National St. John Council (“NSJC” in short) is a voluntary welfare Organisation and registered as a society under the Societies Act on 28 July 1970. It is also registered as a Charity and is recognized as an Institution of Public Character (IPC) which allows our donors to enjoy tax deductions.
NSJC is governed by the Constitution of NSJC and has complied with the Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of Public Character.
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL NSJC is governed by a volunteer Board of Council Members (BOCM) whose members are appointed according to the NSJC’s Constitution. Being the highest policy and decision making body of NSJC, the BOCM has the ultimate responsibility of ensuring that NSJC is governed and managed responsibly and prudently to ensure the effectiveness, credibility and sustainability of the organization.
The BOCM presently comprises the Council Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and other Board Members. The BOCM charts the overall direction of NSJC and is responsible for the promotion of the Policy and Programmes of NSJC. It oversees the direction of NSJC and ensures that NSJC’s principles are adhered to. All members serve a two two-year terms and can stand for re-election after their tenure during the Annual General Meeting. The Honorary Treasurer serves a one two-year term and can only be eligible for re-election to the same post after a lapse of one term.
ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer of the Council are elected/appointed from amongst its members. Other members of the Council are appointed by the Chairman after consultation with such other persons, if any, as he may deem fit to consult.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee (ExCo) which has been formed since 2011 comprises the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and at least one other member. It has executive powers to administer the affairs of NSJC in accordance with its Constitution and provides guidance and oversight to the management on the operations of NSJC. These include the setting of policies on operational matters and approval of expenditures within the financial limits provided for in the financial procedure manual. ExCo shall keep the BOCM fully appraised on the affairs of NSJC and where appropriate, refer certain matters to the BOCM for approval.
COMMITTEES At the first meeting of the BOCM immediately following the Annual General Meeting, the Chairman shall appoint such committees as may be deemed necessary.
The committees (Com) are responsible for overseeing the Departments under their purview and provide policy directions and guidance to the ExCo and Management.
The Chairman and the Honorary Secretary shall be ex-officio members of the committees.
HONORARY TREASURER The Honorary Treasurer is duly appointed under the Constitution of NSJC and shall he responsible for the proper functioning of the Management administrating financial matters.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Executive Director supervises the work of all employees. He is in attendance at all meetings of the Board as the Chief Executive Officer to provide information and Secretariat support.
AUDITOR The accounts of NSJC are audited annually by a public accountant appointed by NSJC.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT The financial statements of NSJC are drawn up in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice (RAP 6) and the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS).
FUND RAISING AND DONATIONS NSJC has established internal guidelines on fundraising that are adhered to for all fundraising events. These guidelines are based on the best practices set out by the National Council of Social Service and the Charity Council.
The committee for each fundraising event consists of volunteers and supported by staff. The donors are informed of our objectives and targets. The funds raised are for supporting NSJC programmes and activities in “Service to Mankind” .
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY Every person who has been or will be in any way, whether directly or indirectly, faced with a conflict situation (actual, potential or perceived) are required to make a full and frank disclosure to the parties responsible for making the decision and are excluded from the decision making process relating to that matter.
Immediate family members are treated as an interest of that person, and include the spouse, siblings, parents and children. All interested person transactions pertaining to staff of NSJC must have obtained the prior approval of the President.
Interested person transaction pertaining to the BOCM must obtain the prior approval of the President and any transaction that the President is an interested person, must obtain the prior approval of the Audit -Committee. All BOCM made annual declaration at the beginning of the term.
RESERVES POLICY NSJC targets to keep about 3 months of operational expenses as short term investment in the form of fixed deposits on month-to-month basis with auto rollover; and in fixed deposits for a period of 3 months and thereon. The rest of the money shall be kept as investment in the following form: (a) as capital expenditure for the building and carpark extension; (b) invest in Government Bonds as a long term investment; (c) deposit as long term Fixed Deposit with the banks for a period of 3 years and thereon.
RESTRICTED FUND Presently, Bursary Fund is a restricted fund set up by Zone 9 of the Brigade to provide bursaries and scholarship awards to deserving cadet members of Zone 9. Interest earned from and disbursements made out of this fund is credited to and deducted respectively from this fund. In future, a St John Bursary Fund is being considered.
DESIGNATED FUND FOR CORPS This Designated Fund represents allocations by certain Zones of the Brigade to their respective Corps in prior years. The allocation was made out of proceeds from fundraising events. These funds are meant for Corps’ expenses only.
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INVESTMENT - COMMITTEE The Investment Committee is appointed by the BOCM to exercise prudence and good stewardship in relation to the investment of NSJC funds to look into generating higher returns in the long run with a reasonable amount of risk.
AUDIT COMMITTEE The Audit -Committee is appointed by the BOCM to assist NSJC in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the financial reporting process, the system of internal control, the audit process, and NSJC’s process for monitoring compliance with the laws and regulations and the code of conduct.
WHISTLE BLOWING POLICY NSJC whistle blowing policy aims to provide an avenue for staff, volunteers and external parties to raise concerns and offer reassurance that they will be protected from victimization for whistle blowing in good faith.
This policy covers issues where the following may be suspected: 1. Corruption 2. Acts of fraud 3. Theft and/misuse of NSJC’s properties, assets or resources 4. Breach of laws
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Staff of the National St. John Council as at 31st December 2014
Beach Road HQ Jurong Centre Executive Director: Centre Manager: Mr Eric Chong, O.St.J. Mr Thomas Hwa Teik Hin, S.B.St.J.
Chief Operations Officer: Course Coordinator cum Lecturer: Mr Yeo Lee Hock, O.St.J. Mr Mohamed Rafi
Finance Manager: Administrative Executive: Mr Khoo How Thar, S.B.St.J. Norolhani Binti Hasan
Accounts Executives: Clerical Officer: Ms Janis Wong Sok Pheng Ms Alice Lee Bin Hua Ms Lily Shiqah Binte Sahrom Ms Lee Toh Kiang Linda Ambulance Driver. Mr Mohamed bin Said Accounts Assistants: Ms Lee Seow Hong Ms Maz Marina Bte Mohd Yusoff (till 31 May 2014)
Brigade Executive: Mr Derrick Leow Peng Keong
Course Manager cum Marketing Executive: Mr William Lee, CMSJ
Administrative Executive (Course)/ Course Co-ordinator: Mr Mohammed Taufiq Bin Mohd Rafi Ms Ng Seong Keow Elizabeth, CMSJ Mr Yeo Kim Pheng Vincent
Maintenance Officer: Mr Teh Chu Yaw
Administrative Officer: Mr Sim Ling Hwa
Clerical Assistant cum Receptionist: Ms Dawn Teo Ling Ling
Coordinator, Supplies: Mr Sunny Teo Koh Loh, S.B.St.J.
Contract / Part-time: Cleaner: Mr Loganaran s/o Meyappan
Watchman: Mr Tony Yau Tet Koon
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2014 has been a busy year administratively. The Association successfully passed reaccreditation for the following courses (each was a tiring process of application and audit-testing) : Adult First Aid, BCLS, CPR & AED, and Child First Aid. The fourth course for reaccreditation (Occupational First Aid) had a delay in submission, leading to a temporary suspension of classes during the month of Dec 2014.
Lessons have been learnt through the experience of the administrative difficulties. We will be better prepared for such reaccreditation in the future. In this respect, we are tightening up on many fronts to ensure that subsequent audits will never fail. We hope that colleagues and public will adhere and ensure that everything will be smooth flowing in the future.
It was heartening to be able to conduct another Lay Lecturer Course. The standards were higher this year, and the candidates performed extremely well. We look forward to these new lecturers contributing to the mission and vision of St John for many years to come.
The Annual Appreciation Function also drew a good response. Dr Teh Peng Hooi, Prior, was the Guest of Honour. We enjoyed good fellowship over a sumptuous dinner.
As the first organisation in Singapore to teach First Aid, and having taught it for 80 years (as of 2015), we are therefore the oldest First Aid Training Organisation in Singapore. We must maintain our leadership position in terms of quality of training materials, trainers and people trained by us. We have to continually upgrade and we must stand out as being the best.
I would like to thank everyone who has helped us function over the past year, and I wish everyone the best in the years to come.
Pro Fide (for the Faith) Pro Ultimate Hominum (for the Service of Humanity)
Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J Director, St John Association Singapore
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ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION (SJAA) HEADQUARTERS CENTRE COMMITTEE - 2014
Dr Selan Sayampanathan, O.St.J. Director Dr Dave Lee, S.B.St.J. Deputy Director (FA Courses), Chairman, CFA Courses Dr Sanjay Nalachandran Deputy Director (Admin), Chairman of HFA & MOI Courses Mr Khoo Teck Kheng, CST.J. Chairman, Publications Dr Raj Thiru Chairman, Occupational First Aid Courses, Asst Hon Secretary Dr Andrew Dutton Chairman, Adult FA & Standard FA Courses Dr Faraz Zarisfi Chairman CPR& AED Courses Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Chairman, Jurong Centre cum Deputy Chairman, Adult First Aid and Occupational First Aid Courses Dr Jonathan Yap Chairman, BCLS Courses Mr Roger Tan Honorary Treasurer Ms Heather Chin Asst Hon Treasurer Mr Khoo How Thar, S.B.St.J. Finance Manager Mr Yeo Lee Hock, O.St.J Chief Operations Manager Mr Eric Chong, O.St.J Executive Director Mr William Lee, CMSJ. Course Manager Mr Royal Kwok Full time lecturer Mr Chua Wee Kwang, C.St.J. Coordinator for SJAA First Aid Lecturers Dr Nelson Chua, O.St.J. Brigade Chief Surgeon & Representative Mr John Seen, S.B.St.J. Member Haji Siraj De Silva, C.St.J. Member
The objective of the St. John Ambulance Association is to provide training in First Aid, Home Nursing, Child-care and related subjects to the public, students, workers and others interested.
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TYPES OF COURSES The types of courses organized by the Association include: • Basic First Aid • Basic Home Nursing • Adult First Aid • Adult Home Nursing • Refresher First Aid • Advanced Home Nursing • Higher First Aid • Higher Nursing • Methods of Instruction • Child Care • Occupational First Aid • Ambulance Crew Training • Refresher Occupational First Aid • Workplace First Aid for Security Industry • Cardio-Pulmonorary Resuscitation (CPR) • Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) • Adult (Standard) First Aid for Sports Coaches
HFA & MOI COURSE The HFA & MOI course was conducted from 10 October 2014 to 22 November 2014.There were a total of 14 participants of which 13 were from the brigade.
AED SETS 10 new AED sets were received for the AFA courses.
UPDATING OF THE MANDARIN OFA AND FIRST AID MANUAL The Association is finalising the updates for the Mandarin OFA & First Aid manual.
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME (CEP) A CEP chaired by Dr Dave Lee was held on Saturday, 30 August 2014 at the St. John HQ multi-purpose hall. The topic was on Sports Injuries and was given by Dr Andrew Dutton.
CERTIFIED LECTURERS As at 31 December 2014 the Association had the following number of Lecturers and Instructors on its Register. Lecturers Instructors 1) First Aid - 66 1) AED - 183 2) BCLS - 80
NEW MEMBERS Ms Heather Chin will joined SJAA as Asst Hononary Treasurer. Mr William Lee joined SJAA as Course manager and Mr Royal Kwok as a Full time lecturer.
Dr Raj Thiru will joined SJAA as Chairman of OFA Course as well as Asst Hononary Secretary. Dr Andrew Dutton joined SJAA as Chairman of AFA & SFA Courses. Dr Jonathan Yap joined SJAA as Chairman of BCLS Courses.
COURSE STAFF TURNOVER Mr Tian Mong Ching, Mr Andrew Hee, Dr Tan Seow Hwee and Dr Kinjal Mehta have all left SJAA and they were sent Letters of Appreciation, acknowledging their work whilst in SJAA.
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SJAA ANNUAL APPRECIATION FUNCTION The SJAA Annual Appreciation Function was held at the SJAA Headquarters on Friday 18/7/14 at 6:30pm.
CPR/BCLS LECTURER CERTIFICATION The above certification is over two years which is in line with the certification for other courses. SJAA will have an updated list of lecturers with their respective renewal status.
TRAINING CENTRES The Director plans to unify all courses and processes across all the training centre facilities, which includes Jurong Centre, St John Association and the Brigade. Lay lecturers and instructors should be certified across all the three centres with one central monitoring system.
COURSE SYLLABUS REVIEW Standard First Aid, Child First Aid, BCLS and AED+CPR re-certification were awarded.
EXAMINERS STATISTICS FOR COURSES CONDUCTED IN 2014
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LECTURERS STATISTICS FOR COURSES CONDUCTED IN 2014
CHIEF INSTRUCTORS STATISTICS FOR CPR+AED CONDUCTED IN 2014
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INSTRUCTORS STATISTICS FOR CPR+AED CONDUCTED IN 2014
CHIEF INSTRUCTORS STATISTICS FOR BCLS CONDUCTED IN 2014
INSTRUCTORS STATISTICS FOR BCLS CONDUCTED IN 2014
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1. STRENGTH
Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Strength 5329 5426 5954 5225 4940
The attrition rate of 5% was due to the drop in student enrolment in some schools and the merger of some schools where St John Corps were established.
2. ESTABLISHMENT a) NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS – SENIOR OFFICERS Chief Commissioner : Prof (Dr) Christopher Goh OStJ Deputy Chief Commissioner : Mr Tan Yak Huang, PB, CStJ Chief Surgeon : Dr Nelson Chua, OSt J . Deputy Chief Surgeon : Dr Alvin Ng Choon Yong Senior Asst. Chief Commissioner (Admin) : Mr Seah Boon Chun, PB,PBS,CStJ Senior Asst. Chief Commissioner (Ops) : Mr Tian Mong Ching,CStJ Senior Asst. Chief Commissioner (Nursing) : Ms Linda Wong, PBS, OSStJ
b) ASSISTANT CHIEF COMMISSIONERS Secretary, Brigade President Board : Mr Law Shun Yong BBM(L), PBM, CStJ IT & Communication : Mr Chia Keng Hian, BBM, PBM, PB,PBS,OStJ Cadet Proficiency Badges & Social : Mr Chua Wee Kwang, CStJ Training & Operations : Mr Chua Sock Kiang, PK, PB, OStJ Finance & Fund Raising Projects : Mr Lim Chaik Pong, PBS, OStJ Statistics & Records : Mr Yeo Kim Ing, OStJ
c) COMMISSIONERS National Events : Mr David Cheng Sim Huat, OStJ Deputy Chief Nursing Officer : Dr Png Hong Hock, PK,PBS,SSStJ Planning & Programme : Mr Eric Koh, PK,OStJ First aid & Life Support Training : Mr Eric Lee Hock Chuan, OStJ Special Duty : Mr Tan Yew Poh, SBStJ
d) ZONE COMMISSIONERS Zone 1 : Ms Low Bee Lian Nancy, SSStJ Zone 2 : Mr Cheng Chung Hsien, SBStJ Zone 3 : Mr Derek Tan (relinquished on 30 June 2014) Zone 4 : Mr Bernard Koh Shaw Chye SBStJ Zone 5 : Ms Chiang Mui Koon Mandy SSStJ Zone 6 : Mr Jerry Ko Kok Peng SBStJ Zone 7 : Mr Kuo Keng Huat Vincent, PBS,OStJ Zone 8 : Mr Chin Chee Wah, SBStJ Zone 9 : Mr Koh Yen Chieh SBStJ Zone 10 : Ms Wendy Neo Lay Cheng, OStJ
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e) DEPUTY ZONE COMMISSIONER I/C Zone 3 : Mr Muhammad Sarizan Bin Ahmad SBStJ (from 1 July 2014)
3. ST JOHN DAY PRESENTATION – 28 JUNE 2014 The St John Day Presentation was held on 28 June 2014 at the NHQ Assembly Hall where 350 guests, officers and members attended the ceremony.
The Presentation ceremony was graced by our Guest of Honour, Ms Liew Wei Li, Director (Student Development Curriculum Division) MOE. 69 schools out of 76 won the Corps Achievement Awards.
Arrival of Guest-of-Honour Speech by Ms Liew Wei Li
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Gold Award 44 Corps
Silver Award 16 Corps Bronze Award 9 Corps Total 69 Corps
42 officers were awarded the 5-year service medal & 100 recipients for Chief Commissioner Badge.
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Warrants of Appointment were presented to the following officers during the ceremony: Mr Muhammed Sarizan Bin Ahmad Deputy Zone Commissioner Zone 3 Mr Tan Tuan Hong, Zone Superintendent Zone 2 Mr Nai Wee Beng, Zone Superintendent Zone 4 Ms Seah Leng Leng, HQ Staff Officer (2) Mr Teh Kiang Chye Donald,HQ Staff Officer (2) Ms Lim Chin Rui,HQ Nursing Officer (4) Ms Lim Elin,HQ Nursing Officer (4) Ms Llee Seir Ee,HQ Nursing Officer (4) Ms Grace Shu Yee Chee, HQ Nursing Officer (5)
The Nursing Manual was also launched on the same day by the Guest-of-Honour Ms Liew Wei Li, Director (Student Development Curriculum Division) MOE
4. FIRST AID COMPETITION a) Inter-Corps First Aid Competitions: The Inter-Corps First aid Competitions were conducted by respective Zones at the earlier part of the year, the Champion teams in the 4 categories were selected to represent their Zones in the National First Aid Competition held on 13 July 2014.
b) National First aid Competition: The National First Aid Competition, co-organised by School of Health Science, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, was held on 13 July 2014 at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. A total of 40 teams participated in the Competitions.
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The results were as follows: The Prizes Presentation Ceremony was held 20 July 2014 at National HQ Hall. Prof Low Cheng Hock, Mr Bobby Lim, Dr Chen Sze Hua & Prof Christopher Goh were invited to give away the prizes & trophies to the winners.
Prof Low Cheng Hock Challenge Trophy (Ambulance Ault): Dr Ho Nai Kiong Challenge Trophy (Nursing Adult):
Champion: Zone 10 Champion: Zone 10 1 Runner-up: Zone 4 1 Runner-up: Zone 3 2 Runner-up: Zone 7 2 Runner-up: Zone 9
Dr Chen Sze Hua Challenge Trophy Prof Christopher Goh Challenge Trophy (Ambulance Cadet): (Nursing Cadet):
Champion: Zone 7 Champion: Zone 10 1 Runner-up: Zone 10 1 Runner-up: Zone 7 2 Runner-up: Zone 5 2 Runner-up: Zone 5
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The 4 Champion teams will represent Singapore in the Singapore –Malaysia First aid & Home Nursing Competition 2015 to be held in Malaysia.
St John Singapore would like to place on record our appreciation to the following: 1) Ministry of Health Holding (MOHH) for sponsoring the book-prizes for the winning teams. 2) Ngee Ann Polytechnic for jointly organising the Competition and allowing us to make use of their campus for competition. 3) The students of Ngee Ann Polytechnic for acting as casualty simulators.
5. BRIGADE ANNUAL GENERAL INSPECTION The Brigade General Inspection was held on 7 September 2014 at Yio Chu Kang Stadium. The Guest-of-Honour was Dr Lam Pin Min, Minister of State, Ministry of Health.
Arrival of Guest-of-Honour Dr Lam Pin Min, Inspecting Guard-of-Honour Minister of State (Health)
Token of Appreciation March Pass
a) Presentation of Commendation Medal & Long Service Awards
RECIPIENTS OF COMMENDATION MEDAL
Mr George Chew Ms Sabitha Nasser
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Mr Chew Ah Ba George Zone President, Zone 7 Mr Tew Koon Huat Zone President, Zone 6 Mr Tan Wee Eng Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 5 Mr Chua Qing Jun Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 5 Mr Wong Meng Yew Afred Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 6 Ms Chan Man Ning Crystal Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 5 Ms Quek Hui Ying Elena Zone Staff Officer (4), Zone 5 Mr Tan Hong Siang Wayne Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 9 Dr Lee Wei Chee Corps Surgeon, Dunman SS Corps,Zone 8 Ms Sabitha Nasser Corps Superintendent, Boon Lay Sec School Corps, Zone 9 Mrs Wong -Tan Geok Lian Corps Superintendent,River Valley High School Corps, Zone 9 Mr Ow Yew Leong Simon Warrant Officer (2), Zone 3 Mr Mohd Arif Bin Ali Warrant Officer (2), Zone 7 Mr Koh Yi Hui Warrant Officer (3), Zone 7 Mr Tan Eng Hee Zone Sergeant Major, Zone 7
c) Laurel Leaf of Order of St John (50 years services)
Mr Bobby Lim Mr Tan Yak Huang Mr Yeo Kim Ing Mr Bobby Lim Chye Huat, BBM, KStJ Brigade Advisor Mr Tan Yak Huang, PB, CStJ Deputy Chief Commissioner, National HQ Mr Yeo Kim Ing, OStJ Assistant Chief Commissioner, National HQ
RECIPIENTS OF PRIORY MEDAL
Prof. Christopher Goh Mr Liang Chiang Heng
Mr Kun Kay Hong Dr Chen Sze Hua Mr Ang Chin Koon
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Prof Christopher Goh, OStJ Chief Commissioner, St John Brigade Mr Bobby Lim Chye Huat,BBM,KStJ Advisor Brigade & Board of President Dr Chen Sze Hua, KStJ Brigade Advisor Mr Kun Kay Hong, BBM(L),CStJ Vice –Chairman Board of President Mr Teo Chong Hock, OStJ Chairman, Board of President Mr Ang Chin Koon,PBM HQ President/ Board of President Mr Ong Sang Heng, PBM, OStJ Zone 7 President/Board of President Mr Chong Chong Choong, OStJ Zone 7 President/Board of President Mr Liang Chiang Heng,SBStJ Zone 8 President/Board of President Mdm Sze Chian Fai,OStJ Zone 5 President Mr Lim Seng Hock, SBStJ Zone 5 President Mr Loh How Chow PBM, OStJ Zone 5 President Mr Tan Siow Buck, CStJ Zone 10 President Mr Lim Cheng Eng, BBM, SBStJ Zone 7 President Mr Ngoi Kwan Kien, CMSJ Zone 7 President Mr Chong Jin Zone 7 President Mr Chong Nen Sing Zone 7 President Mr George Chew Ah Bah Zone 7 President Mr Oh Sikai Zone 7 President
Mr Koh Yen Chieh Ms Kamali Balan Tea Reception
4th Service Bar of Order of St John (30 years services) Mr Ong Yong Mean, Matthew SBStJ Deputy Zone Commissioner, Zone 2 Mr Wun Boon Leng ,SBStJ Deputy Zone Commissioner, Zone 6 Mr Chen Chin Heng Stanley Zone Superintendent, Zone 7 Mr Lim Poh Hwa Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 6
3rd Service Bar of Order of St John (For 25 years’ service) Dr Patrick Tan Tong Nam PPA, OStJ Zone Surgeon, Zone 2 Mr William Lee Kok Seng CMSJ Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 1 Mr Colin Ting Fook Mun SBStJ Corps Staff Officer (4), Boon Lay Sec Sch Corps, Zone 9
2nd Service Bar of Order of St John (For 20 years’ service) Mr Koh Yen Chieh Zone Commissioner, Zone 9 Mr Koh Han Tiang Zone Superintendent, Zone 9 Mr Sim Leng Hwa HQ Staff Officer (4), NHQ
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1st Service Bar of Order of St John (For 15 years’ service) Mr Muhammad Sarizan Ahmad,CMSJ Deputy Zone Commissioner, Zone 3 Ms Zeng Qizhi, CMSJ Zone Superintendent, Zone 3 Mr Matthew Chua Jie Hong,CMSJ Zone Superintendent, Zone 9 Ms Tan Pei Pei Jean Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 2 Mr Seah Chee Hwa, Kenneth SBStJ Corps Superintendent, Anglo Chinese School (I), Zone 4 Mr Toh E Sheng Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 3 Mr Cheng Wei Sheng Wilson Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 9 Ms Toh Yan Lin Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 9 Ms Jaclyn Loo Wang Rong Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 9 Mr Ow Yew Leong Simon Warrant Officer (2), Zone 3
Service Medal of Order of St John (For 12 years’ service) Mr Koh Yong Siang Zone Staff Officer(3) , Zone 3 Mr Venod Kesavan Pillai Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 3 Mr Koh Peng Chong Brandon Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 4 Ms Chan Hui Ling Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 4 Mr Yong Jing Xing Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 5 Ms Chan Man Ning, Chystal Zone Staff Officer (3), Zone 5 Mr Chew Kian Leong Zone Staff Officer (4), Zone 4 Mr Tan Wei Qiang Daryl Zone Staff Officer (4), Zone 4 Mr Thong Ghim Ann Nicholas Zone Staff Officer (4), Zone 9 Mr Lee Choon Keong Corps Superintendent, Zone 3 Ms Yong Yee Ning Corps Staff Officer (4), Zone 3 Ms Lam Hwee Peng Corps Staff Officer (4), Zone 3 Ms Teo Soon Eng Corps Nursing Officer (5), Zone 9 Mr Liu Yong Sheng Corps Staff Officer (4), Zone 4 Ms Chong Wei Ting Corps Staff Officer (4), Zone 3 Mrs Ng Yeo Bee Kheng Corps Staff Officer (4), Zone 3 Mr Tan Gim Chuan Corps Staff Officer (4), Zone 4 Ms Chui Peik Shin Corps Staff Officer (5), Zone 9 Ms Choo Siew Lan Corps Staff Officer (5), Zone 3 Ms Kamali Balan Corps Staff Officer (5), Zone 3 Mr Neo Wei Bin Corps Staff Officer (5), Zone 9 Mr Loo Kun Qiang Daniel Senior Staff Sergeant, Zone 9 Ms Asliza Binte Azlan Senior Staff Sergeant, Zone 9
6. NATIONAL DAY PARADE 52 Officers and members from Zones 5 & 6 participated in the National Day Parade held on 9 August 2014 at the Marina Bay floating platform.
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Participants with SAF Instructors
March in at Float
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7. TRAINING a) Officers Training Course 2014 The Officers Training Course passing out parade was held on 25th May 2014 at Nee Soon Camp and total of 94 out of 105 Officer Cadets passed from this course. The Guest-of -Honour was Council Advisor Prof. Low Cheng Hock.
Officer Cadets taking St John Pledge Arrival of Prof Low Cheng Hock
Group photograph with Guest-of-Honour
b) Advance Drill Instructor Course 2014 The Officers Training Course passing out parade was held on 25th May 2014 at Nee Soon Camp and total of 94 out of 105 Officer Cadets passed from this course. The Guest-of -Honour was Council Advisor Prof. Low Cheng Hock.
Qualified Drill Instructor Badge
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c) 1st Senior Officers Management Course The inaugural Senior Officer Management Course was conducted over 3 weekends, from 24 May to 14 June 2014 at the National Headquarters. A total of 15 Senior Officers attended the training.
Group photograph of Course Participants & Lecturers
The Senior Officer Management Course is targeted at officers earmarked for higher appointments (Zone Superintendents and above) within the Brigade. This programme aims to equip these officers with the knowledge of MOE and Brigade Regulations and administrative procedures. With that, these officers would be equipped to better assist their Commissioners to run the Zones and Departments, and also to groom the junior officers under their charge.
We wish to thank the following for conducting the lectures: Mr Andrew Hee, Mr Foo Chin Wei, Mr Tan Yak Huang, Mr Chia Keng Hian, Mr Chua Sock Kiang, Mr Lim Chaik Pong & Mr Seah Boon Chun
d) Facilitation Skills Workshop The facilitation skills workshops were conducted by “LIFE Training & Development LLP’ for teachers and volunteers on 5 & 19 April and 31 May 2014, a total of 84 officers & teachers attended this course which was sponsored by MOE.
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e) Teacher Officers Training Course 39 teachers from various Secondary Schools attended the training course conducted by HQ from 3 -7 November 2014 and 38 teachers successfully passed the TOC examination held on 8 November 2014.
The graduation ceremony was held on the same day in the evening. Chief Commissioner, Professor Christopher Goh, was invited to present the certificates.
Group photograph of Course Participants & Lecturers
f) Conference for Teachers organised by MOE (CCEB) Topic on building a caring society was presented by Brigade Officers at the Conference for teachers hosted by CCEB (MOE) held on 16 October 2014 at Republic Polytechnic
Objectives of the Conference • To emphasise the importance of intentional development to achieve holistic student outcomes through the co-curriculum. • To deepen educators’ understanding of the theory and practice of Experiential Education in recognition that it is one main learning mode of the co-curriculum. To facilitate sharing of good co-curricular programmes and practices of intentional development for learning and application.
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We would like to place on record our thanks to the Mr Chia Keng Hian, Mr Colin Ting, Mr John Lee, Mr Jacob Tan and Mdm Shaheerah for the coordination and presentation.
8. HOSPITAL ATTACHMENT DUTY In Nov/Dec 2014, a total of 198 secondary three cadets participated in the annual hospital attachment at Singapore General Hospital, Changi Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital & Tan Tock Seng Hospital. They attended a Basic Nursing Refresher course conducted by the Brigade nursing officers before they went for the attachment. Below were some of the activities at Singapore General Hospital where 40 cadets were attached to:
a) Hospital attachment at Singapore General Hospital 40 secondary three cadets from 13 schools were deployed at SGH for a five-day attachment (from 8 am to 1pm) from 17/11/to 21/11/14. They performed duties in a group of 3 in 14 wards at SGH. All the students have attended training in basic nursing course in St John Ambulance Brigade and this attachment was an “eye opener “ for them.
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Feedback given to the ward managers were as follows: “They have gained many different experiences, such as assisting in bed sponging, observing tube feeding and serving of diet. We also managed to hands-on such as bed making and oral feeding with supervision. However, the most meaningful lesson that we have learnt from this attachment is not to be selfish but learn to think and sacrifice for others. Each and every patient is different and comes from different walks of life. We believe all the nurses here are trying and giving their best for all their patients no matter how difficult they are to handle. As what we and the public perceive, nurses are the ones who only clean people’s back sides and serve medications to their patients. However after this experience, our perception has changed. Nurses are also the ones who give physical and moral support to their patients, showing their care and love to people who are a complete stranger to them. We salute all the nurses for their commitments.
Nursing is a gentle art of caring and this is how I see nurses using the acronym of C.A.R.I.N.G:”
9. FUND RAISING PROJECTS: a) SIA Grand Prix F1 Race The SIA Grand Prix F1 Race was held from 17 – 20 September 2014 at Marina Bay Circuit.
10 sale of Survival Kit booths were set up and managed by the following Zones. The total amount collected was $79,458.85, as compared with $37.080 in 2013. There was an increase of 113% ($42k). Breakdown as follows: Zone $ Zone $ 1 21,205.30 8 27,214.65 2 11,414.80 9 19,629.10
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b) Walkathon Walkathon was held on 26 October 2014; about 1000 members from various schools were participated in the walk from HQ premises to Marina Bay and return.
The top 3 Zones and top 10 Corps were as follows: Top 3 Zone Top 10 Corps Zone ($) Rank Name of Corps $ 10 21K 1 Anglo-Chinese (Independent), Zone 4 8590.50 6 19K 2 Gan Eng Seng Sec Sch, Zone 10 7316.30 7 18K 3 River Valley High Sch, Zone 9 6084.45 Total 58K 4 North Vista Sec Sch Zone 7 4455.15 5 Hwa Chong Institution, Zone 7 3827.40 6 Kranji Sec Sch, Zone 10 3665.55 7 Woodlands Sec School, Zone 6 3370.35 8 Duman High School, Zone 8 3258.40 9 Woodlands Ring Sec Sch. Zone 6 3234.05 10 Zhonghua Sec Sch, Zone 5 3145.30
c) Flag Day Collection The Flag Day was held on 22 November 2014 and the total collection was $134k. The top 3 Zones and top 10 Corps were as follows: Top 3 Zones Top 10 Corps Zone 10 Gan Eng Seng Sch Anderson Sec Sch Zone 9 River valley High Sch Catholic High Sch Zone 8 Holy Innocents High Sch Paya Lebar Methodist Girls Sch Kranji Sec Sch Damai Sec Sch Tampines Sec Sch Maris Stella High School
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10. MAJOR NATIONAL EVENTS The theme of the National Camp “Learning for Life, for ALL”, was hosted by the National Police Cadet Corps at Home Team Academy from 15th to 18th August 2014, 38 cadets & 6 officers from various Zones participated in the National Camp.
The Uniformed Youth Organisations (UYOs) participated in the National Camp were National Cadet Corps, National Police Cadet Corps, National Civil Defence Cadet Corps, Boys Brigade, Girls Brigade, Girl Guides, Red Cross, Singapore Scouts, St John’s Ambulance Brigade & Singapore Youth Flying Club
The opening ceremony on 15 August 2014 at 12.00 by Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister of Culture, Community and Youth
The camp programme provided a fun-filled yet challenging experience for the campers. Participants could look forward to a variety of indoor and outdoor activities such as the .22 Revolver Live Experiential Shoot, Archery, Aero- Modelling, Rescue and Evacuation, put up by the various UYOs.
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The BSLC team organised the station activity of CPR+AED awareness during the National Camp.
b) Remembrance Day The Remembrance Day ceremony was held on 8 November 2014 at Kranji War Memorial, some of HQ officers with member from Zone 9 represented St John Singapore participated in the ceremony.
11. OVERSEAS HUMANITY SERVICE PROJECTS a) Project Smiling angel in Cambodia 12 – 29 Dec 2014
Project Smiling Angels, an oversea service learning project organized by Zones 7 & 8, have marked its fifth year in 2014 with continuous support from our Zone Presidents. We recruited a total of 24 passionate volunteers stepping forward to assist villagers in improving their lives from two different provinces of Cambodia - Pursat Province and Kampong Speu, during 12 -21 December 2014 & 21 - 29 December 2014. The group also marked our final year of service in Keov Mony Village, Pursat Province under Mondul Croap Nei Chivit (MCNC). Between 12 - 21 December 2014, 11 of our volunteers built a zinc rural house for a beneficiary under MCNC-Youth Action for Good governance Overseas (YAGO) Program. We also repainted a school steel gate and built a barrier of sandbags to prevent flooding along a vital pathway. Just like the past four years, we distributed first aid kits, antiseptic (Dettol) and donated clothes to the villagers.
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To review the continuity of this service learning project, another voluntary group of 13 members embarked on a journey to Scdock Chrey Village, Kampong Speu under Hemispheres Foundation. Between 21 - 29 December 2014, the group assisted the workers and beneficiary in building a concrete brick house by repeatedly filling up the base of the house with sand, water, rocks and cement. We had a few interaction sessions through short art & craft activities where children did crafts such as a rainbow fish and Santa Claus face with paper plates and coloured papers. Our volunteers also played their local Cambodian games during our games’ session with the children.
The group organized a full-day carnival for this village in celebration of Christmas Day. This carnival consisted of four games station, a barbeque session and a campfire night. The group also conducted clothes distribution, first aid and hygiene education, and medical follow-up check for villagers. They were glad that this carnival was not only fun and engaging to the volunteers, but to every villager too! They ended off our experiential journey with a visit to Railway Slum and distribution of donated Apollo biscuits to residents residing there.
“It’s not about how much we are able to give to every village that we went to but about the amount of effort and initiatives we are willing to give for every project task. Also, enjoying what you have and still enjoying even when you don’t.”, said Wen Ping, PSA Team Leader ’14. A very big thank you to all our Zone Presidents for their support throughout these 5 years, M/S Apollo Food Holdings Berhad for sponsoring their Apollo products and to all passionate volunteers that made these trips possible.
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12. INTERNATIONAL INTERACTION EVENTS a) 32nd SINMAL CAMP (MELAKA from 17 -21 Dec 2014. 2014, 32ND SINMAL Camp. It was a combined camp between the St John Singapore and various States of St John Malaysia by rotation. The 32nd SINMAL camp was hosted by the St John Malaysia, State of Melaka at Permata Resort Camp, Melaka from 17 – 21 December 2014. Members and officers from Zone 9 participated in the camp.
b) International Cadet Camp The International Cadet Camp hosted by St John Australia from 2 – 11 January 2014. 31 cadets & officers from Zone 10 represented Singapore participated in the event.
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c) Visit by St John Australia Delegate 7-11 August 2014 A group of paramedics and members in the area of Northern Rivers of New South Wales including Lismore and Ballina, from St John Australia visited Singapore from 7 – 11 August 2014. On 10 August 2014, they visited the Civil Defence Academy in the morning and witnessed a demonstration in the afternoon at the Singapore Expo Centre.
A slide presentation and sharing session was given by the delegates from Lismore on how St John activities are carried out in New South Wales, Australia paramedics in the area of Northern Rivers of New South Wales including Lismore and Ballina. The sharing session was held at National HQ with all Brigade EXCO members attending.
13. ZONES ACTIVITIES a) Zone 10 Blood Donation The Blood donation drive was organized by Zone 10 on 27 April 2014 at NHQ Multi-purpose Hall.
b) Zone 7 – Annual Presentation The Annual Zone Presentation was held on 19 July 2014 at Nan Hua High School premises and the event was graced by Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor for North West District.
Arrival of Dr Teo Ho Pin, Guest-of-Honour
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Dr Teh Peng Hooi, Chairman NSJC received the cheque donation from Brigade Presidents
c) Zone 9 - Annual NCOs Course passing out parade cum Zone Presentation The presentation was held on 26 November 2014 at Clementi Town Secondary School.
Photograph highlight Basic & Advance NCOs Training Course camp 2014 held at Clementi Town Secondary School 14. Brigade Executive Committee
Prof. Christopher Goh (Centre) and members of Executive Committee members 15. Conclusion In conclusion, I offer my sincere thanks to officers of the CCEB (MOE), school principals, teachers, Brigade Presidents, Surgeons, Nursing officers and members for their involvement and help in maintaining the good image of the Brigade as an active voluntary organization serving the nation.
Prof (Dr) Christopher Goh Hood Keng, OStJ Chief Commissioner St John Ambulance Brigade
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Zone 1 Zone 6 • Bedok Green Secondary School Corps • Bukit Merah Secondary School Corps • CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School Corps • Bukit Panjang Govt. High School Corps • Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School Corps • Chestnut Drive Secondary School Corps • Peirce Secondary School Corps • Fajar Secondary School Corps • NUS High Sch. of Mathematics and Science Corps Zone 2 • Riverside Secondary School Corps • Anglican High School Corps • Si Ling Secondary School Corps • Bedok North Secondary School Corps • Teck Whye Secondary School Corps • Bedok View Secondary School Corps • Woodlands Secondary School Corps • Changkat Changi Secondary School Corps • Woodlands Ring Secondary School Corps • East Spring Secondary School Corps • Yishun Secondary School Corps • Junyuan Secondary School Corps • Springfield Secondary School Corps Zone 7 • Temasek Secondary School Corps • Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School Corps • Yuying Secondary School Corps • Hwa Chong Institution Corps • Henderson Secondary School Corps Zone 3 • Nan Hua High School Corps • Anderson Secondary School Corps • Naval Base Secondary School Corps • Deyi Secondary School Corps • North Vista Secondary School Corps • First Toa Payoh Secondary School Corps • Tanglin Secondary School Corps • Mayflower Secondary School Corps • Xinmin Secondary School Corps • St. Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School Corps • St. Joseph’s Institution Corps Zone 8 • Yishun Town Secondary School Corps • Chung Cheng High School (Main) Corps • Dunman High School Corps Zone 4 • East View Secondary School Corps • Anglo-Chinese Sch. (Independent) Corps • Greenview Secondary School Corps • CHIJ Katong Convent Corps • Macpherson Secondary School Corps • CHIJ St. Joseph’s Convent Corps • Peicai Secondary School Corps • Chua Chu Kang Secondary School Corps • Tampines Secondary School Corps • Hillgrove Secondary School Corps • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School Corps Zone 9 • St. Andrew’s Secondary School Corps • Boon Lay Secondary School Corps • Swiss Cottage Secondary School Corps • Bukit Batok Secondary School Corps • Westwood Secondary School Corps • Clementi Town Secondary School Corps • Clementi Woods Secondary School Corps Zone 5 • Jurongville Secondary School Corps • Canberra Secondary School Corps • River Valley High School Corps • Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Corps • Yuan Ching Secondary School Corps • Dunearn Secondary School Corps • Nanyang Girls’ High School Corps Zone 10 • New Town Secondary School Corps • Catholic High School Corps • Queensway Secondary School Corps • Damai Secondary School Corps • Zhonghua Secondary School Corps • Gan Eng Seng School Corps • Hai Sing Catholic School Corps • Holy Innocents’ High School Corps • Maris Stella High School Corps • Kranji Secondary School Corps
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2013/14 Chairman Mr. Foo Si Kwang, CStJ Vice-Chairman Mr Andrew Hodges, CStJ Vice-Chairman Mr Ma Poh How, OStJ, PBM Honorary Secretary Mr Chia Keng Hian, OStJ, BBM Asst. Hon. Secretary Mdm Sim Hong Suan, Nancy, SSStJ Hon. Treasurer Mr Goh Cheng Lian, BBM Asst. Hon. Treasurer Mr Ong Puay Guan, Steven Members Mr Chan Chiok Hoong, CMSJ Mr Chan Kok Hiong, SBStJ Mr Chiong Tiow Lok, SBStJ Mr Lim Chaik Pong, OStJ, PBS Mr Liu Chang Bao, Night Mr Mak Yew Wing, SBStJ, PBM Mr Tang Kin Hwa, Richard, SBStJ Mr Yeo Lye Hock, Frederick, SBStJ, PBM
Honorary Advisors Mr. James Tay Boon Gim, SBStJ, PBS
Honorary Presidents Mr Goh Kai Kia Mr Tan Peng Siak, SBStJ Mr Lock, Dennis Anthony Ms Felicia Brown Ms Jennifer Dignam
ST JOHN FELLOWSHIP The Singapore St John Fellowship is the old comrades association for former members to keep in touch with St John and with each other. Since its inception in April 1996, the Fellowship has been active in supporting the activities of St John and organising social events and other activities for its members.
The membership of the Fellowship is open to all former and existing St John members. Members of their families are also eligible to become Associate Members. The one-off membership fee for both Ordinary and Associate Members is S$50.00.
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KEY ACTIVITIES OF 2014 St John Heritage Centre The task force team led by Messrs Foo Si Kwang and Ma Poh How completed the first phase of this project, including the renovation work, sorting of the collected items and photographs and setting-up of the initial displays. The Centre was opened on 10 January 2014 with the presence of Lord Prior, Prof. Anthony Mellows, the President of National St John Council, Dr Teh Peng Hooi and the overseas delegates who were in Singapore to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Priory of Singapore.
Welcome Dinner For Overseas Guests Attending Inauguration Ceremony of the Priory of Singapore The Fellowship was tasked to organise the welcome dinner for overseas guests attending Inauguration Ceremony of the Priory of Singapore. The function, held on 10 January 2014 at the Fairmont Hotel, was officiated by Lord Prior, Prof. Anthony Mellows, the President of National St John Council, Dr Teh Peng Hooi. All present were treated to a sumptuous 8-course Chinese dinner with live music provided by a Yang-Qin player. The organising team was led by Mr Foo Si Kwang. The other key members of the team includes Mr Ma Poh How and Mr Andrew Hodges, who also served as the Master of Ceremony for the function.
CNY Celebrations Party for Senior Citizens As in the past year, the Fellowship held a Chinese New Year Celebration party for 200 needy senior citizens at St John Headquarters on 12 January 2014. Over 100 St John Fellowship members and their supporters and family members turned up to help out and share the joyous occasion. The programme included cultural performances and distribution of red packets and goodie bags to the needy senior citizens.
Participation in St John Events The Fellowship has been supportive of the various events/activities organised by the National St John Council and other St John units, including the Inauguration Ceremony of the Priory of Singapore and the Annual General Inpection of St John Ambulance Brigade.
Networking Activities with Social/Community Groups Apart from organising activities for members, the Fellowship continued to reach out to other social groups and the public through joint activities. The members of its Management Committee, in particular, have been actively involved with various groups and taken part in their activities, including those of Community Clubs and Lion Clubs.
Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Chairman St John Fellowship
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Welcoming guests at St John Heritage Centre
Hosting the Welcome Dinner for overseas guests attending the Inauguration Ceremony of the Priory of Singapore
Attending Inauguration Ceremony of the Priory of Singapore and the Investiture of the Order of St John
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Celebrating Chinese New Year with Senior citizens with a cultural show and distribution of red packages and goodie bags
Fellewship gathering during Chinese New Year Attending SJAB Annual Inspection
Attending a wedding dinner Former St John members attending a function
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INTRODUCTION Jurong Centre has gradually but surely established a foothold within Yuehua Constituency as a reliable partner for the Yuehua community.
Concurrently, the Centre had undergone its second phase of renovation with an additional 70Sq metres of space; the new training room had been ready to use from Nov 2014 onwards.
JURONG CENTRE AS A PREMIER FIRST AID TRAINING CENTRE As the biggest Premier First Aid Training Centre in western Singapore, Jurong Centre had trained an impressive number of 1490 OFA participants, 1054 AFA participants, 330 BFA participants and 166 CFA participants.
Jurong Centre Course Statistics
Jurong Centre Course Participants
JURONG CENTRE AS A PREMIER EVENT MEDICAL COVER PROVIDER St John Ambulance’s reputation of providing excellent first aid cover for major events was once again demonstrated by the First Aid club members of Jurong Centre. Key PA organizations, Tanjong Beach Club, schools and companies had repeatedly engaged JC to provide Medical Coverage for their events.
Through the coverage of 30 events totaling 526 man hours, Jurong Centre emerged as a provider of professional, value added medical coverage for these working partners of Jurong Centre.
Due to manpower constraints, Jurong Centre had to turn down many requests for First Aid coverage. We would try to rectify this situation as soon as reasonably possible.
NEW JURONG CENTRE COMMITTEE A new Jurong Centre Committee was appointed after previous members had stepped down. We would like to thank the outgoing Vice-Chairman Dr Patrick Tan and outgoing Treasurer Mr Lee Kok Hui for their selfless contributions to Jurong Centre. We would like to welcome Mr Victor Tian as our new Vice-Chairman and Mr Chua Wee Kwang as our new Treasurer. We look forward to a productive term in office for our new office-bearers.
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LECTURERS, TRAINERS AND EXAMINERS We would like to thank the faithful supporters of Jurong Centre, who had never failed to support Jurong Centre class assessment. Their dedication and readiness to come forward were testimony of their service to Mankind. This group of unsung heroes of Jurong Centre, had faithfully and without wavering, taken urgent leave from work, to answer to Jurong Centre‘s call for lecturers and trainers.
Lecturers AED and Life Support Instructors Examiners • Jeslyn Tan Lay Har • Eric Lee • Eric Lee • Lim Liang Seng • Pricilla Png • Chia Hoon Chye • Eileen Goh • Jeslyn Tan Lay Har • Thomas Hwa • Chua Wee Kwang • Asiah Rahmat • Mohd Rafi • Dennis Chua • Malcolm Hwa • Chua Wee Kwang • Tan Yew Poh • Eileen Goh • Eric Lee • Low Zhi Ming • Pricilla Png Peck Poh • Koh Yee Hui • Tony Siow • Thomas Hwa • Mohd Rafi • Mohd Rafi • Thomas Hwa • Dennis Chua • Tan Yew Poh • Kang Jia Hong
NEW EXTENSION The new extension was completed and put to use. This additional training space is made up of the new Training room 4 which can accommodate 35 participants should the need arise.
This room is mainly used for CPR + AED Training and can support 6 groups of participants. The scheduled opening of this extension would be on 16 May 2015 by Ms Grace Fu.
CHALLENGES AHEAD Being located within the Jurong East – Lakeside Corridor of the new regional hub for the western part of Singapore, Jurong Centre can now capture the new influx of MNCs and Regional corporate headquarters located at the International Business Park (inside this corridor), as well as factories in the Jurong Industrial Corporation.
With the opening of Ng Teng Fong hospital, the demand for ambulance services and elderly care training would increase. Jurong Centre’s expertise in Nursing Training would established us as a training base for Home Nursing Care Training for HDB Estates like Jurong East and Jurong West.
With the support of the Rotary Club of Singapore West, a $70,000 donation for a new ambulance would allow us to renew the current ambulance fleet within Jurong Centre and expand on our medical coverage capability.
We look forward to reaching new heights in the coming year with the backing of the entire team at Jurong Centre and HQ.
Reported by Dr Siow Hua Ming Chairman Jurong Centre St John Ambulance Singapore
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