Annual Report 2015

Message from Chairman, National St John Council Annual Report 2015

It has been more than two years since we in St. John Singapore was elevated to a Priory status. As a Priory, we set out to do more humanitarian work out of Singapore and directed at the Asean Region. This work will be through our local volunteers or through St. John Corps set up in the Asean Region, but under the supervision and control of our Brigade Zone Commissioners.

I am glad to report that: (a) St. John Corps in Phnom Penh was set up on 9th August 2015 under the supervision and control of Singapore Zone 2.

(b) Zone 2, Zone 7 and Zone 8 volunteers rendered humanitarian services

in the villages of Cambodia by helping to build low cost houses, providing

health screening and training villagers in ﬁrst aid and hygiene. They also sponsored the construction of six wells in villages of Cambodia.

(d) Contacts have been established by Zone 9 with Batam, and through collaboration with Mr Benny Suwandi of Batam, Indonesia, we will start ﬁrst aid training activities in Batam. Zone 9 members visited Batam in December 2014.

We will continue to explore avenues to do humanitarian work in Myanmar, Laos, Brunei and Vietnam.

Locally, our social project to build and run a day care Elder Care and Rehabilitation Centre is on track. The Building and Construction Authority approved our Building Extension Project on 4th December 2015. Once the building extension project is completed, our Eldercare and Rehabilitation Centre will be housed there on the ground ﬂoor of the new extension building.

We have appointed a consultant to get us attain the ISO29990 certiﬁcation scheduled sometime in mid 2016.

Of concern is the drop in course revenue from our First Aid, CPR and AED courses. I hope the relevant department and staff will put in extra effort to address this.

Before I end, I would like to thank all staff in Jurong Centre and Beach Road Headquarters for their dedicated service and all volunteers and Council members for supporting the work of St. John Singapore and supporting my leadership as Council Chairman and Prior of the Priory of Singapore.

Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Chairman, National St John Council Prior, Priory of Singapore

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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; ‘Pro Utilitate Hominum’ – In 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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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (“AGM”) OF ST. JOHN SINGAPORE WILL BE HELD AT THE ST. JOHN HEADQUARTERS BOARD ROOM ON WEDNESDAY, 15TH JUNE 2016 AT 6.00 PM

AGENDA

1. Chairman’s Address.

2. Conﬁrmation of minutes of the last AGM of the Council held on Wednesday, 17 June 2015.

3. Adoption of the Annual Report 2015 of the Council.

4. Adoption of the Audited Accounts for the ﬁnancial year ended 31 December 2015.

5. Any other business.

Mr Alex Yeo Honorary Secretary St. John Singapore

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MINUTES OF ST. JOHN COUNCIL AGM HELD ON 17TH JUNE 2015 AT ST. JOHN HQ BOARDROOM AT 6:05 PM

PRESENT: Dr Teh Peng Hooi - Chairman Prof (Dr) Christopher Goh - Vice-Chairman Chief Commissioner, St. John Brigade Dr Selan Sayampanathan - Vice-Chairman Director, St. John Association Mr Yee Fook Hong - Vice-Chairman (Yee FH) Chairman, Corporate Governance Compliance & Audit Committee Mr Alex Yeo - Honorary Secretary Mr Benjamin Cheong - Assistant Honorary Secretary Mr Seah Boon Chun - Honorary Treasurer (Seah BC) Chairman, Budget and Finance Committee, Chairman, Public Relations/Corp. Communications & Public Policy Committee Vice-Chairman, Human Resources Committee Mr Tan Yak Huang - Assistant Honorary Treasurer (Tan YH) Chairman, Programmes & Services Committee Prof Low Cheng Hock - Advisor (Low CH) Chairman, Disciplinary Committee Mr Foo Si Kwang - Chairman, St. John Fellowship (Foo SK) Dr Siow Hua Ming - Chairman, St. John Singapore Jurong Centre Dr Chen Sze Hua - Chairman, Overseas Humanitarian Missions Mr William Leong - Chairman, Fundraising Committee Dr Dave Lee Yee Han - Assistant Director, St. John Association Mr Tian Mong Ching - Member Mr Khoo Teck Kheng - Member (Khoo TK) Mr Chua Wee Kwang - Associate Member (Chua WK) Mr Law Shun Yong - Associate Member (Law SY) Dr Kenneth Choy - Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Rep (Dr Choy) Mrs Regina Lee - Ministry of Education (MOE) Rep

IN Mr Seen Keen Fai, John - Chief Executive Ofﬁcer (CEO) (effective 1 April 2015) ATTENDANCE: Mr Eric Chong - Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer (CAO) Mr Khoo How Thar - Finance Manager (Khoo HT)

ABSENT WITH Mr Ken Tan - Chairman, Building Extension Project / Building & APOLOGY: Maintenance Committee Ms Michelle Kwong - Member Dr Vincent Chia - Member Dr Png Hong Hock - Associate Member Mr Lim Chaik Pong - Associate Member Mr Eric Ho - Ministry of Health Rep

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1 COMMENCEMENT OF THE COUNCIL AGM MEETING ON 17 JUNE 2015 1.1 Council Chairman called the Meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

2 ADDRESS BY THE CHAIRMAN THE CHAIRMAN TOUCHED ON THE FOLLOWING: 2.1 Building extension project Dr Teh reported that the contractor, Kwong Long Building Construction Pte Ltd had asked for an extension of time until 23 June 2015 to sign the Supplemental Agreement. He thanked Mr Foo SK and Mr William Leong for their assistance in the negotiations with Kwong Loong. In the premises, Dr Teh informed the AGM that the plan on the proposed Parade Ground would be delayed.

2.2 Overseas Projects The AGM was informed that our efforts in Cambodia are progressing well. In Batam, Indonesia, we have established contact with a key partner, Mr. Suwandi. Council will be kept informed of developments.

In Brunei, it was proposed that Prof Goh work out a viable collaboration through his Bruneian governmental contacts.

2.3 Grand Council Meeting, Edinburgh, 24-27 May 2015 The Chairman and the CEO attended and participated in the meeting of the Grand Council.

2.4 Asia-Paciﬁc Meeting, Hong Kong, 2-4 April 2015 The Chairman and the Hon. Secretary, Mr Khoo TK attended and participated in the proceedings.

2.5 The Orders & Honours Awards from England All Heads of Department (HODs) to take note that promotion within the Order especially to the level of the Commander and Knight are not time-based. Candidates must contribute to St John in a signiﬁcant way to qualify for consideration of the award. In future, all HODs are advised to check with the Chairman ﬁrst on these candidates if they wish to put up for consideration for the promotion to Commander and Knight. This is to avoid embarrassment to the candidates in the event that they are supported by the Prior.

2.6 BRIGADE

2.6.1 The Chairman was concerned over the declining members of our cadets in the schools. One untapped area is to approach our international schools and explore the possibility of forming the Brigade Corps in those schools.

2.6.2 Badgers’ Programme The AGM was informed that our counterparts in Wales and England were doing well; Singapore must push harder to improve the badger membership among primary school pupils.

2.6.3 Brigade Presidents The AGM was informed that a proposed list of names have been provided to the Brigade to follow up with visits to invite them to become Zone Presidents. This is a list of appropriate prominent members of the public. This is important as there are Zones with only one or no President currently. These are Zones 1, 3 & 4.

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2.7 ST JOHN ASSOCIATION HQ & JURONG CENTRE The Chairman emphasized the point that the two course accreditation renewal lapses at the HQ and Jurong Centre in the past should not be repeated. He directed the CEO to monitor and co-ordinate with Jurong on re-accreditation. The CEO is also to explore new courses and opportunities.

2.8 The AGM was informed that some overseas St John establishments had embarked on maternity and neonatal programmes. This was reported at the last Grand Council Meeting in Scotland. Those programmes could be new course avenues for Singapore to explore.

2.9 St John Fellowship The Chairman thanked Mr Foo SK and his team for their fundraising efforts and the setting up of the Heritage Centre which will archive the important milestones and documents of St. John Singapore.

2.10 St John International The Chairman directed the CEO to take charge of St John Singapore’s international relations and affairs, given his previous work experience in these areas.

2 .11 Honorary Secretary Mr. Alex Yeo would replace Mr Khoo Teck Kheng as Honorary Secretary. Mr Khoo will continue with the publication work. Mr Benjamin Cheong will be appointed as Assistant Honorary Secretary. The Chairman thanked Mr Khoo on behalf of the Council for his past contributions.

2.12 Mr Tian Mong Cheng The AGM approved the recommendation by the Chairman that Mr Tian, who is the Director of Ceremonies of the Priory of Singapore be elevated to a full Council member.

2.13 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE VARIOUS MINISTRIES The Chairman expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Council to Dr Kenneth Choy, Mrs Regina Lee and Mr Eric Ho for representing the Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health respectively at the AGM and various Council Meetings.

3 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL AGM HELD ON 30 July 2014 Dr Selan proposed and Mr Foo seconded that the minutes of the last Council AGM be adopted, with no amendments to the draft minutes.

4 ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Mr Seah BC proposed and Dr Nathan seconded the adoption of the Annual Report 2014.

5 ADOPTION OF THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 Mr Seah BC presented the audited accounts to the AGM. Dr Nathan proposed and Mr Benjamin Cheong seconded the adoption of the amended accounts. There was a deﬁcit of $142,681.00 for the ﬁnancial year ending 31st December 2014.

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6 ANY OTHER BUSINESS 6.1 The Chairman responded to Prof Low’s query on why the audited accounts were circulated only at the AGM itself and explained that they were just completed by the auditors earlier in the week. The auditors took issue with the stock balance, but it was resolved eventually.

6.2 The AGM agreed that in future, the audited accounts should be circulated at least two weeks before the AGM date.

6.3 The AGM noted that the external auditors were appointed for a three-year period.

There being no other business, the AGM was adjourned at 6:35pm

Recorded by: Mr John Seen / Eric Chong

Approved by: Alex Yeo Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Honorary Secretary Council Chairman

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NATIONAL ST. JOHN COUNCIL 2015

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

Mr Khoo Teck Kheng Mr Alex Yeo Mr Seah Boon Chun C.St.J. Hon. Secretary K.St.J. Hon. Secretary (Incoming wef 17 June Hon. Treasurer (Outgoing wef 17 June 2015) 2015)

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Asst Hon. Secretary

Asst Hon. Treasurer

Mr Benjamin Cheong Mr Tan Yak Huang Asst Hon. C.St.J. Secretary Asst. Hon. Treasurer

Members

Dr Siow Hua Ming Mr Foo Si Kwang Mr Ken Tan Dr Chen Sze Hua S.B.St.J. C.St.J. Member K.St.J. Member Member Member

Members

Dr Dave Lee Mr William Leong Mr Tian Mong Ching Dr Vincent Chia S.B.St.J. S.B.St.J. C.St.J. Member Member Member Member

Members

Ms Michelle Kwong Member

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Associate Members

Mr Chua Wee Kwang Dr Png Hong Hock Mr Lim Chaik Pong Mr Law Shun Yong C.St.J. S.S.St.J. O.St.J. C.St.J. Associate Member Associate Member Associate Member Associate Member

Ministries’ Representatives

Dr Kenneth Choy Mrs Regina Lee Mr Eric Ho Chun Keong Ministry of Manpower Ministry of Education Ministry of Health

MINISTRIES’ REPRESENTATIVES We would like to thank the following ministries’ representatives for having served on our Council in 2015: • 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

APPOINTMENT OF ST. JOHN CEO Mr John Seen was recruited as the CEO of St. John. With his background in the media, training and HR, Mr John Seen would take on major responsibilities such as ensuring timely renewal of course accreditations, corporate governance, compliance, and international work.

BOARD OF BENEFACTORS The Board of Benefactors set up to ﬁnance the work of St. John was limited to 10 benefactors only. We have, however, 11 of them now. Members of the Board of Benefactors could 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 were grateful to the following who have made their donations to join our Board of Benefactors, namely: • Mdm Jennifer Ong • Leung Kai Fook Medical Company (Pte) Ltd • Mdm Sze Chain Fai • Dato Lim Kim Chong, PBM, O.St.J. • St. John Fellowship • Lee Foundation • C K HOLDINGS (2003) PTE LTD (Mr Ang Chin Koon) • Zu-Lin Temple 竹林寺Association • Mr Lim Cheng Eng, BBM • Mr George Chew Ah Ba • Dr Chong Jin

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ST. JOHN 130TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Sources from New Zealand, Canada and the archived records from The Straits Times conﬁrmed that St. John Singapore was established on 3 June 1885. Its activities were not continuous apparently because of the lack of the ‘motive force’ as highlighted by Australian Historian, Dr Ian Howie-Willis.

800 umbrellas were procured to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the St. John movement in Singapore. The year of “1885-2015” was printed on the souvenir umbrellas and given out to the guests at the Gala Dinner held on 6 Sep 2015 at the Assembly Hall. Mdm See Chain Fai and Dato Lim Kim Chong sponsored the umbrellas. Each umbrella costed $23.00. Every member of the Council, Zone Ex-Co & Zone Presidents, Brigade Ex-Co, Fellowship, Association, Jurong Centre management committee and staff were given an umbrella.

The Gala Dinner on 6 September 2015 was attended by the Spiritual Councillors of the four major faiths – Islamic, Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity. Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources & Ministry of Health was our guest of honour.

Chairman Dr Teh Peng Hooi and the past Chairpersons (or their representatives) of the National St. John Council at the cake-cutting ceremony together with the guest of honour Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources & Ministry of Health

OVERSEAS PROJECTS The St John Corps in Phnom Penh was formed on 9 August 2015 and run by the Cambodians but the chairmanship would still be retained by St John Singapore Zone 2. Its inauguration was aired over their national news network.

Our humanitarian trip to Cambodia included the following: • Sponsored the construction of six wells • Trained the villagers in ﬁrst aid and oral hygiene • Assisted the villages to build house • Distribution of stationery to students at Baray High School in Kampong Thom and conducting health screening for the villagers.

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Zone 2’s humanitarian mission was also extended to Changrai in Thailand.

Zone 9 in collaboration with Mr Benny Suwandi was establishing ﬁrst aid training activities in Batam, Indonesia. Our work in Indonesia was covered by the Batam Pos in Sep 2015.

We explored the idea of setting up a St. John unit in Brunei.

Cambodian villagers posing with volunteers from St. John Zone 2

ST. JOHN GRAND COUNCIL MEETING 2015 HRH the Duke of Gloucester, the Grand Prior, Prince Richard, the four Great Ofﬁcers and 11 Priors were present at the Grand Council Meeting (GCM) 2015, organised by St John Scotland in Edinburgh.

At GCM, the issue of the apparent mismanagement of funds by Cameroon and Nigeria was raised. It was decided that they would face disciplinary action by the GC. It was also reported that India and Pakistan were experiencing problems in running their organisation.

The Eye Hospital in Jerusalem, an important member with strong historical links to the Order of St. John received prominent attention at the GCM.

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Members of Grand Council 2015 at Edinburgh

MEMBERSHIP DUES More than 50% of the members of the Order (Singapore Chapter) paid 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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 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 2015: 1 Mr Seah Boon Chun KStJ 2 Mr Chia Keng Hian CStJ 3 Mdm Sze Chain Fei CStJ 4 Dato Lim Kim Chong CStJ 5 Ms Chiang Mei Koon Mandy OStJ 6 Mr Lim Seng Hock OStJ 7 Mr Quek Boon Kheng Simon OStJ 8 Dr Ng Choon Yong Alvin SBStJ 9 Dr Sanjay Nalachandran SBStJ 10 Mr Teng Seow Liang SBStJ 11 Mr Lee Jong Seng John SBStJ 12 Mr Lee Chee Sing SBStJ 13 Mrs Jayamani Viswalingam SSStJ 14 Ms Seah Leng Leng SSStJ 15 Mr Koh Han Tiang SBStJ 16 Mr Chua Jie Hong Matthew SBStJ 17 Mr Tan Hang Ngee SBStJ 18 Mr Leong Sin Yuen William SBStJ 19 Mr Goh Cheng Lian SBStJ

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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.

FUNDRAISING The St. John Musical Night garnered $338,000 mainly through pledges to support the HQ renovation fund. The ticket sale came up to $52,900. Sale of the compact discs took in $640. Advertisement receipts from the Musical Night souvenir magazine amounted to $14,700.

The Temasek Polytechnic donated in its “SG 50 Giving” an amount of $31,000, specifying that $20,000 be designated for the makeover of the multi-purpose room on the 2nd ﬂoor and the rest to beeﬁng up the equipment capabilities of the St. John Responder Unit (SJRU).

Pupils from the Rivervale Primary School performing at the St. John Musical Night

BUILDING EXTENSION PROJECT The Building & Construction Authority approved the project on 4 Dec 2015. St John handed over the site to the contractor, Kwong Long Building Construction Pte Ltd who would have 78 weeks to hand over the completed building to St John.

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Contractor clearing the old garage to make way for the new building

ISO 29990 The ISO work had begun in St John. There were fortnightly meetings with the ISO Consultant. The staffs had been meeting weekly to sort out, adjust and align the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). The two managers have been attending meetings at both the Association and Jurong Centre Management Boards, ensuring a higher degree of co- ordination between the two entities within St John.

LIFT UPGRADING The contractor, Fujitec were contracted to undertake the upgrading works. The Council approved the amount of $78,750, choosing the option of stainless steel cladding over repainting of the lift. The schedule of the upgrading would be after 1 April 2016 when the Flag Day on 26 March 2016 was over.

SPECIAL INTEREST TALKS At the invitation of the CEO, the following guest speakers were invited to St. John to deliver 4 enlightening talks of special interests to members of St. John and the public. a) Didy Button, lecturer in Nursing, RN, GradDip Adult & Further Ed, MNg, FRCNA, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. She presented the latest update on the Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). More than 60 volunteers, staff and students were all ears when Ms Button took them through the researches done on CPR in 2014 and 2015. b) Prof Mark Nowacki, Founder and Chairman of LogicMills and Assistant Professor of Philosophy, SMU. Prof Nowacki shared the importance of 21st Century Skills in bridging the multi-generation gap and build a high performing first aid team at St. John Singapore. c) Mr Ilan Lowbeer, B.S.E., M.S.E., Ex-Superintendent – Major Events and Incidents, State Support Services Officer, Deputy State Operations Officers (Strategy & Planning), New South Wales, Australia who shared on the Operational

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Capability of St. John New South Wales. d) Patrick Tan, LL.B. (Hons), Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of Fortis Law Corporation spoke on the importance of making a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney. Mr Patrick Tan spoke ﬂuent English, Mandarin, Hokkien and Cantonese. He explained plain things in interesting ways, and interesting things in plain ways; and used metaphors and dialets to make those complicated legal jargons clear and understandable to the audiences.

By any measure they were very effective speakers and educators. The knowledge they shared would help immensely in the development of St. John Singapore and eventually translate into better programmes that would help in our Service to Humanity.

COURSE RECEIPTS Course receipts in 2014 and 2015

2015 ($) 2014 ($) Variance Overall 1,108K 1,311K (203K) JC 521K 555K (34K) HQ 587K 756K (169K)

There was a drop of about 15% in 2015 in the course fee income, as compared to 2014.

• Total Classes conducted: 282 (OFA = 114, AFA = 96, CFA = 20, BFA = 22, CPR+AED = 18, BCLS = 12) • Total Participants Trained: 3289

The number of classes increased except for OFA and BCLS. Adult First Aid and Refresher AFA classes have increased but average participant per class had dipped. Adult First Aid with AED classes were not popular due to high course fees. Current fee for Adult First Aid with AED $200.00, but Red Cross is offering at $173 to $185.00. Other smaller training centres were offering below $150.00.

CPR+AED dropped possibly due to Singapore Heart Foundation and PA offering free classes. Refresher OFA, Basic First Aid, Child First Aid and Recertiﬁcation BCLS might have hiked but the course fees were not enough to even up the drop in Occupational First Aid.

ASSESSMENT ONLY PATHWAY (AOP) The Association would formulate the Assessment Only Pathway (AOP) to respond to the market need for a pool of ﬁrst aid trainers to get further training. WSHC have referred eight of their ex-SCDF trainers to St John; it is part of the government’s plan to level up the quality of training in the industry.

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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 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, Singapore

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.

Development of St. John Ambulance Singapore

1. 1885 – The St John Ambulance Association, Singapore Centre was established. A provisional committee was formed in a meeting held on 3 June 1885, chaired by the acting Governor of the Straits Settlements. 2. 1935 – Dr. J.S. Webster,O.St.J., a radiologist with the Medical Services of the General Hospital, Singapore organised First Aid lectures in Singapore. 3. 1938 – Formation of first division of the Brigade just before Second World War. 4. Formation of the Medical Auxillary Service (just before Singapore invaded by Japan) 5. 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. 6. 1952 – Formation of National St. John Council 7. October 1969 – Jurong Sub-Centre established. Upgraded as a full Jurong Centre in 1994. 8. June 1978 – Brigade attained National HQ status. Appointments of Chief Commissioner, Deputy Chief Commissioner, Chief Surgeon, Chief Superintendent (Nursing), 4 Districts & 10 Areas. 9. 1996 – Restructuring of Brigade. District level removed. Area renamed as Zone. 10 Zone Commissioners. 10. 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. 11. Formation of St. John Fellowship, 20th April 1996 12. 11th January 2014 – St. John Ambulance Singapore was elevated to a Priory. It placed St. John Singapore on par in status with the then nine existing Priories, among which are those of England, the United States, Canada and Australia. The elevation implied that Singapore was represented in the Grand Council in London, the governing body of the Order and therefore had 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, K.St.J. Mr Khoo Teck Kheng, C.St.J. (Outgoing) Mr Tian Mong Ching, C.St.J. Mr Seah Boon Chun, K.St.J. Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCA Mr William Leong, S.B.St.J. Mr Alex Yeo (Incoming) Day-Care Rehabilitation Centre & Elder-Care Centre Corporate Governance Compliance & Audit Committee Chairman: Dr Dave Lee, S.B.St.J. Chairman: Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCA Members: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Members: Mr Alex Yeo Ms Michelle Kwong Mr Tan Yak Huang, C.St.J. Mr Ken Tan Mr Seah Boon Chun, K.St.J. Mr Seah Boon Chun, K.St.J. Dr Chen Sze Hua, K.St.J. Mr Tian Mong Ching, C.St.J. Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Mr William S Y Leong, S.B.St.J. Programmes and Services Committee Resource Persons: Mr John Seen, S.B.St.J. Chairman: Mr Tan Yak Huang, C.St.J. Mr Eric Chong, O.St.J. Members: Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Mr Khoo How Thar, S.B.St.J. Mr Tian Mong Ching, C.St.J. Mr Law Shun Yong, C.St.J. Human Resource Committee Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Public Relations/Corporate Communications & Public Policy Committee V-Chairman: Mr Seah Boon Chun, K.St.J. Chairman: Mr Seah Boon Chun, K.St.J. / Members: Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCPA Mr William Leong, S.B.St.J. Dr Vincent Chia Members: Mr Chia Keng Hian, C.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 John Seen, S.B.St.J. Mr Eric Chong, O.St.J. Publications Committee Mr Thomas Hwa, S.B.St.J. Chairman: Mr Khoo Teck Kheng Vincent, C.St.J. Chief Editor: Mr Pay Gang Yi Wilson, CMSJ Disciplinary Committee Senior Editors: Mr Chia Keng Hian, BBM, PBM, PB, PBS, C.St.J. Chairman: Prof Low Cheng Hock, JP, PPA, BBM, K.St.J. Mr Hung Mow Ngiap Andrew, S.B.St.J. Members: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Mr Yeo Tiong Wee David, PB, PBS, S.B.St.J. Prof Christopher Goh Hood Keng, O.St.J. Members: Mr Ong Puay Guan Steven Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Ms Sim Hong Suan Nancy, S.S.St.J. Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Mr Liu Chang Bao Night

Budget & Finance Committee Humanitarian Mission Committee Chairman: Mr Seah Boon Chun, K.St.J. Chairman: Dr Chen Sze Hua, K.St.J. Members: Mr Benjamin Cheong Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCA Fundraising Committee Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Chairman: Mr William Leong, S.B.St.J. Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Vice-Chairman: Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Mr Tan Yak Huang, C.St.J. Secretary: Mr Ma Poh How, PBM, O.St.J. Treasurer: Mr Lim Chaik Pong, PBS, O.St.J. Reserve & Investment Committee Members: Ms Anne Lee Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Mr George Chew Members: Prof Christopher Goh, O.St.J. Ms Jennifer Ong Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Mr Lim Cheng Eng, S.B.St.J., BBM, PB, PBS Mr Seah Boon Chun, K.St.J. Mr Lim Seng Hock, O.St.J. Mr Yee Fook Hong, O.St.J., PPA, BBM, FCA Mr William Oh KY Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Ms Wendy Teo, O.St.J. Mr Benjamin Cheong St. John Heritage Centre Working Committee Appointment / Nomination Committee Chairman: Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Chairman: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, K.St.J. Vice-Chairman: Mr Ma Poh How, O.St.J., PBM Members: Prof Christopher Goh, O.St.J. Members: Mr Andrew Hodges, C.St.J. Dr Selan Sayampanathan, PBM, O.St.J. Mr Chia Kheng Hian, C.St.J., BBM Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Mr Richard Tang, S.B.St.J. Mr Foo Si Kwang, C.St.J. Mr Seah Boon Chun, K.St.J.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Registration And Compliance The St. John Singapore (“SJS” 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.

SJS is governed by the Constitution of SJS and has complied with the Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of Public Character.

Members Of The Council SJS is governed by a volunteer Board of Council Members (BOCM) whose members are appointed according to the SJS’s Constitution. Being the highest policy and decision making body of SJS, the BOCM has the ultimate responsibility of ensuring that SJS 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-Chairmen, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and other Board Members. The BOCM charts the overall direction of SJS and is responsible for the promotion of the Policy and Programmes of SJS. It oversees the direction of SJS and ensures that SJS’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-Chairmen, 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-Chairmen, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and at least one other member. It has executive powers to administer the affairs of SJS in accordance with its Constitution and provides guidance and oversight to the management on the operations of SJS. 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 SJS 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 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 SJS and shall be responsible for the proper functioning of the Management administrating ﬁnancial matters.

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Chief Executive Ofﬁcer The Chief Executive Ofﬁcer supervises the work of all employees. He is in attendance at all meetings of the Board to provide information and Secretariat support.

Auditor The accounts of SJS are audited annually by a public accountant appointed by SJS.

Financial Management The ﬁnancial statements of SJS 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 SJS 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 SJS programmes and activities in “Service to Humanity”.

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 SJS must have obtained the prior approval of the Chairman.

Interested person transaction pertaining to the BOCM must obtain the prior approval of the Chairman and any transaction that the Chairman 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 SJS targets to keep about three 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 three 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 three years and thereon.

Restricted Fund At present, 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 SJS 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 SJS in fulﬁlling its oversight responsibilities for the ﬁnancial reporting process, the system of internal control, the audit process, and SJS’s process for monitoring compliance with the laws and regulations and the code of conduct.

Whistle Blowing Policy SJS 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 SJS’s properties, assets or resources 4. Breach of laws

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Staff of the National St. John Council as at 31st December 2015

Beach Road HQ Jurong Centre Chief Executive Ofﬁcer: Centre Manager: Mr John Seen, S.B.St.J. Mr Thomas Hwa Teik Hin, S.B.St.J.

Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer: Course Coordinator cum Lecturer: Mr Eric Chong, 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 Contract / Part-time: Brigade Executive: Cleaner: Mr Derrick Leow Peng Keong Mr Loganaran s/o Meyappan

Course Manager cum Marketing Executive: Watchman: Mr William Lee, CMSJ Mr Tony Yau Tet Koon

Training Officer: Mr Mohammed Taufiq Bin Mohd Rafi

Administrative Executive/Course Co-ordinator: 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.

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In the last Annual Report, I mentioned a delay in submission of reaccreditation for the Occupational First Aid (OFA) Courses. This led to suspension of OFA classes during the months of January and part of February, hence the decrease in number of classes and participants as will be seen later in this year’s statistics. We learnt many lessons through this experience, and we have since tightened up our administration.

In efforts to improve administration, we attained a promotion to bizSAFE 4 in March. This had positive implications for the whole St John organization in Singapore. We are now in the process of gaining ISO 29990 which will ensure better processes within the Association, increase our status as a training centre of international standard and enable us to qualify as a Learning Service Provider (for OFA accreditation by Ministry of Manpower).

We supported Amberbrook in Code Blue held at University Town, National University of Singapore. This was an escape-room styled game designed to teach youth the basics of First Aid and emergency preparedness in a fun way (fundamentally different from the traditional classroom style of didactic teaching). Amberbrook is a voluntary non-proﬁt organization headed by former St John members.

We had some visibility with the media during 2015. Our Course Manager, Mr William Lee, was on “The 5 Show” featuring treatment for burns and scalds on Channel 5 in April, and again in a capsule on “Code Blue” (Japanese drama) featuring ﬁrst aid treatment on Channel U in May.

The highlight of the year was the Annual Appreciation Dinner in July. This was held at the Dragon Phoenix Restaurant. The Guest of Honour was Mr Ho Sing Hin, Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health, Ministry of Manpower. This event is very important for the Association, during which we really show our appreciation to volunteers who have helped with the various courses and other activities of the Association. The Guest of Honour was suitably impressed with the professionalism and high standards met by the Association. As a result, we are discussing new initiatives for the future.

We kept a high proﬁle nationally by being invited to be part of the National Life Saving Day 2016 organising committee. We were also invited to be in the BCLS sub-committee with NRC in November.

On the international front, we were involved in meeting with delegates from Brunei when they visited Singapore, as well as the new Lord Prior when he visited Singapore.

In December, we renewed our accreditation for Adult First Aid with AED.

I am happy to say that despite our challenging start to the year (in terms of OFA courses), we did a lot of valuable work throughout 2015. As the ﬁrst organisation in Singapore to teach First Aid, and having taught it for 130 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 (thanks to all the volunteers) we will continue to stand out as being the best.

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 - 2015

Dr Selan Sayampanathan Director Dr Dave Lee Deputy Director( FA Courses) Chairman, CFA Courses Dr Sanjay Nalachandran Deputy Director( Admin) Chairman of HFA & MOI Courses Mr John Seen Relinguished his position as Hon. Secretary on 31/3/15 because he assumed CEO position on 1/4/15 Ms Christina Loh Honorary Secretary Dr Raj Thiru Asst Hon Secretary Chairman, Occupational First Aid Courses Mr Roger Tan Honorary Treasurer Ms Heather Chin Asst Hon Treasurer Mr Khoo Teck Kheng Chairman, Publications Dr Andrew Dutton Chairman, Adult FA & Standard FA Courses Dr Faraz Zarisﬁ Chairman, CPR& AED Courses Dr Siow Hua Ming Chairman, Jurong Centre cum Deputy Chairman, Adult First Aid and Occupational First Aid Courses Dr Jonathan Yap Chairman, BCLS Courses Mr Chua Wee Kwang Chairman, Association Examiners and Trainers (ASSETs) Mr Eric Lee Vice-Chairman, Association Examiners and Trainers (ASSETs) Dr Nelson Chua Brigade Chief Surgeon & Representative Haji Siraj De Silva 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 and workers.

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TYPES OF COURSES The types of courses organized by the Association include: • Basic First Aid • Adult First Aid • Refresher Adult First Aid • Child First Aid • Refresher Occupational First Aid • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) • Basic Home Nursing • Adult Home Nursing • Higher First Aid & Methods of Instruction • Occupational First Aid • Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

RE-CERTIFICIATION OF OFA The St John OFA courses were granted re-certification as of 17/02/2015

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME (CEP) There were three CEPs conducted. The first on 7/2/15 by Dr Faraz on “Impact of common medical conditions on the provision of first aid”. The second was held prior to the Appreciation Dinner on 24/7/15 by Dr Fong PH on “Burn Injuries”. The last was conducted by 4 speakers - Mrs Chng on “My Journey in Healing from 3rd Stage Cancer, Ms Leong Chooi Peng on Energy Psychology, Mr Ng Goo Teck on Breathing Techniques and Ms Su Zifang on Taiji, focusing on body stability whilst moving casualties.

NEW APPOINTMENT Mr John Seen has joined SJAA as CEO, with his vast experience and in-depth knowledge of the workings of SJAA, he will no doubt be an asset to our organization.

NEW EQUIPMENT Five new ASUS laptops were procured in our effort to upgrade our computer/teaching equipment periodically.

ISO 29990:2010 To comply with the requirementas a learning service provider (LSP), St. John would have to acquire ISO 29990:2010. A budget of $20,000 - $30,000 was aside resource the software and hardware needed for the ISO accreditation by October 2016. It would enable St. John to renew our Occupational First Aid.

SJAA ANNUAL APPRECIATION FUNCTION The SJAA Annual Appreciation Dinner was held at the Dragon Phoenix restaurant at Novotel Clarke Quay on 24/7/15. Guest of Honor was Er Ho Siong Hing PPA (P), Divisional Director, Occupational Safety and Health Division of Ministry of Manpower Services Centre. Prof (Dr) Fong Poh Him engaged the rapt audience of our volunteers and associates in his presentation on burns.

100 packets of organic health food supplements worth more than $1,000 were donated by Truth and Faith International (Singapore) Pte Ltd as door gifts for the evening.

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ASSESMENT ONLY PATHWAY(AOP) This is collaboration between MOM and SJAA. It is an initiative brought forward to cater for lecturers who have the necessary certification, work experience and should not need to attend the entire HFA course as it were. The AOP course will assess both the material content and MOI of each participant. SJAA is in the midst of finalizing the curriculum and the potential roll out date is in early June 2016.

EXAMINERS STATISTICS FOR COURSES CONDUCTED IN 2015 Examiner OFA AFA CFA BFA Total Eric Lee Hock Chuan 53 15 4 3 75 Bernard Koh Shaw Chye 11 3 14 Yeo Lee Hock 17 13 3 4 37 Vincent Khoo Teck Kheng 5 4 1 1 11 Thomas Hwa Teik Hing 1 3 4 8 Thiruchelvam s/o K K 4 4 Chua Wee Kwang 2 2 4 Jeslyn Tan Lay Har 3 5 2 2 12 Chia Keng Hian 1 26 4 31 Chia Hoon Chye 8 2 10 Md Rafi Bin Md Amin 2 1 3 Total 97 81 10 21 209 29 REPORT - ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION Annual Report 2015

LECTURERS STATISTICS FOR COURSES CONDUCTED IN 2015 Lecturer OFA AFA CFA BFA Total Vincent Khoo Teck Kheng 28 5 4 37 Tan Choon Siong 7 8 7 22 Matthew Ong Yong Mean 3 3 6 Bernard Koh Shaw Chye 31 12 1 1 45 Arumuganatham 4 4 3 11 Liu Chang Bao 9 13 1 4 27 Royal Kwok 3 4 7 Jeslyn Tan Lay Har 4 1 2 7 Thiruchelvam s/o K K 4 1 5 Chia Hoon Chye 2 12 14 Chua Wee Kwang 1 1 Fong Mun Seong 1 1 Chia Keng Hian 3 3 Lee Kok Seng William 1 2 1 4 Md Rafi Bin Md Amin 1 1 3 Yong Cheng Thye 1 1 Koh Yen Chieh 1 1 Eric Lee Hock Chuan 1 1 Priscilla Png Peck Poh 1 1 2 Chiang Mei Koon 5 5 Tan Tuan Hong 2 1 4 Zhu Zhi Long 2 2 Angela How Ah Kim 1 1 Eileen Goh Yi Ling 1 1 Total 97 81 10 21 211

CHIEF INSTRUCTORS STATISTICS FOR CPR+AED CONDUCTED IN 2015 Chief Instructors No. of Class Thiruchelvam s/o K K 5 Tan Hui Sim 7 Tan Lay Har Jeslyn 4 Png Peck Poh Priscilla 23 Koh Shaw Chye Bernard 38 Lee Hock Chuan Eric 22 Ong Yong Mean Matthew 11 Khoo Teck Kheng Vincent 31 Phang Joseph 1 Liu Chang Bao Night 19 Kwok Royal 4 Venod Kesavan 1

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INSTRUCTORS STATISTICS FOR CPR+AED CONDUCTED IN 2015 Instructors No. of Class Instructors No. of Class Ang Ding Jun 1 Liu Chang Bao Night 28 Arumugananthan 2 Loo Wang Rong Jaclyn 41 Asiah Rahmat 15 Low Zi Ming 37 Chia Hoon Chye 30 Mohammed Taufiq Bin Md Rafi 5 Chia Keng Hian 27 Mohd Hussain 2 Chin Mei Yee 1 Ng Yue Yan Denise 5 Ho Wei Liang Darren-Gavin 2 Ong Yong Mean Matthew 15 Hwa Wen Jie Malcolm 2 Phang Joseph 9 Khoo Teck Kheng Vincent 2 Png Peck Poh Priscilla 39 Koh Seng Kim 7 Poh Ting Ting 13 Koh Shaw Chye Bernard 11 Seah Yi Wen Yvonne 1 Koh Yen Chieh 1 Seow Jing Ying 32 Koh Yi Hui 16 Sim Ling Hwa 2 Koh Yong Siang 6 Tan Choon Siong 41 Kwok Royal 9 Tan Ghim Hwa Delwyn 8 Law Pet Lin Petrina 1 Tan Hui Sim 41 Lee Hock Chuan Eric 3 Tan Lay Har Jeslyn 3 Leong Tian Le 1 Tan Tuan Hong 19 Lim Chaik Pong 9 Tang Chee Kai 1 Lim Liang Seng Winson 5 Teo Pei Ming 3 Lim Shi Hui 7 Venod Kesavan 34 Lim Wen Jie William 1 Wong Yu Jun 3 Lim Yik Thong Ronnie 3 Zhu Zhi Long 1

CHIEF INSTRUCTORS STATISTICS FOR BCLS CONDUCTED IN 2015 Chief Instructors No. of Class Thiruchelvam s/o K K 2 Png Peck Poh Priscilla 1 Koh Shaw Chye Bernard 2 Lee Hock Chuan Eric 7 Ong Yong Mean 2 Dr Tan Tong Nam Patrick 1

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INSTRUCTORS STATISTICS FOR BCLS CONDUCTED IN 2015 Instructors No. of Class Asiah Rahmat 1 Arumuganatham 1 Chua Sock Cheong Dennis 1 Khoo Teck Kheng 1 Koh Han Tiang 1 Koh Shaw Chye Bernard 4 Koh Yong Siang 1 Kong Yik Hang Aaron 1 Lee Jun Hong Elrich 1 Lee Kok Seng William 2 Lim Liang Seng 2 Loo Yu Jen 2 Low Zi Ming 3 Neo Sun Jian 0 Ng Yue Yan Denise 1 Ow Yew Leong Simon 2 Png Peck Poh Priscilla 6 Quek Boon Kheng Simon 1 Tan Choon Siong 6 Tan Hui Sim 1 Tan Ka Min Michelle 1 Tan Lay Har Jeslyn 1 Tan Tuan Hong 1 Tan Yew Poh 1 Thiruchelvam s/o K K 1 Venod Kesavan 1 Wun Boon Leng 1

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1. STRENGTH Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Strength 532 5426 5954 5225 4940 4831

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, SBStJ Senior Asst. Chief Commissioner (Admin): Mr Seah Boon Chun, PB, PBS, KStJ 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 Chief Nursing Ofﬁcer: Dr Png Hong Hock, PK,SSStJ IT & Communication: Mr Chia Keng Hian, BBM, PBM, PB, PBS, CStJ Cadet Proﬁciency Badges & Welfare: Mr Chua Wee Kwang, CStJ Training & Operation: Mr Chua Sock Kiang, PBM, PK, PB, OStJ National Events: Mr David Cheng Sim Huat, OStJ Finance & Fund Raising Projects: Mr Lim Chaik Pong, PBS, OStJ

c) COMMISSIONERS Planning & Programme: Mr Eric Koh Siak Hong, PK, OStJ Special Duty: Mr Tan Yew Poh, SBStJ

d) ZONE COMMISSIONERS Zone 1: Ms Nancy Low Bee Lian, SSStJ Zone 2: Mr Cheng Chung Hsien, SBStJ Zone 3: Mr Muhammad Sarizan Bin Ahmad, SBStJ Zone 4: Mr Bernard Koh Shaw Chye, SBStJ Zone 5: Ms Chiang Mui Koon Mandy, OSStJ 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

e) DEPUTY ZONE COMMISSIONER: Zone 6: Mr Wun Boon Leng, SBStJ Zone 9: Mr Tan Choon Siong, SBStJ Zone 10: Ms Agnes Liow, SSStJ

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3. ST JOHN DAY PRESENTATION The St John Day Presentation was held on 4 July 2015 at the NHQ Assembly Hall where 350 guests, ofﬁcers and members attended the ceremony.

The Presentation ceremony was ofﬁciated by guest of honour, Mr Wong Siew Hoong, Director-General of Education, Ministry of Education. 67 schools out of 76 won the Corps Achievement Awards as follows:

Winners group photo

8 Senior Ofﬁcers received their Warrant of Appointment and the following ofﬁcers received their service awards from the Prior Dr Teh Peng Hooi.

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Service Awards recipients were as follows: 3rd Service Bar (25 years of Service) Ms Png Peck Poh Priscilla, HQ Staff Ofﬁcer Mr Liu Chang Bao, HQ Staff Ofﬁcer

1 Service Bar (15 years of Service) Dr Ng Choon Yong Alvin, Dy Chief Surgeon Dr Png Hong Hock, Chief Nursing Officer Tan Tuan Hong, Zone Superintendent, Zone 2 Chan Hin Kei Enoch, HQ Staff Officer (3), SJRU Goh Zhi Qiang, Zone Staff Officer, Zone 2 Tay Teng Yew Andrew, Zone President, Zone 2 Sim Aik Seng, Zone Staff Officer, Zone 2 Ang Ding Jun, Zone Staff Officer, Zone 9 Tan Kai Ling, Zone Staff Officer, Zone 2 Tan Yan Rong, Zone Staff Officer, Zone

2nd Service Bar (20 Years of Service) Mr Chin Lip Nyen, Zone 8 Superintendent, Mr Kwek Boon Siang, Zone Staff Ofﬁcer, Zone 9 Mr Lim Meng Chye, Corps Superintendent, Zone 3

30 ofﬁcers & members received their 5-Year Service Medal and 328 cadets received their Chief Commissioner badge from Chief Commissioner Prof Christopher Goh.

Presenting the Chief Commissioner Badge Recipients from Chung Cheng High Sch(M) Corps

4. FIRST AID COMPETITION a) Malaysia –Singapore First aid and Home Nursing Competition The Competition was held in 14 June 2015 at Klang Malaysia. The following members from Zones 7 and 10 represented Singapore to participate in the Competition.

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Ambulance Adult: (From Left)– Herald Lee Zhi Nursing Adult: (From Left) - Carmen Koh, Seah Xiam, Damien Lee Ming Xuan, Quentin Lim Ray Pei Zhen, Sheryl Phua Yun Fei, Foo Ming Zhen, Tjieh, Steven Tan Yan Xu, Soong Tse Kiat Cheryl Loh

Ambulance Cadet: (From Left)– Jo Wei Zheng, Nursing Adult: (From Left) - Sheryl Phua Yun Fei, Chan Zhuo Yang, Sim Ming Dong Aaron, Seah Pei Zhen, Foo Ming Zhen, Cheryl Loh, Benjamin Lee Hong Rui, Tay Chee Hian Justin Carmen Koh

Competitors, Ofﬁcials & supporters

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Opening Ceremony at Ping Hwa High School Klang, Malaysia

Arrival of Chief Commissioner, St John Singapore and Commander-in-Chief, St John Malaysia

Arrival of Guest-of-Honour

Competition in progress

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Prize Presentation cum Banquet at Hotel Crystal, Klang.

Best Team Leader Best Team Leader (Ambulance): Soong Tse Kiat (Nursing): Carmen Koh

After Competition - R & R at Malacca The Competitors and supporters stayed a day in Malacca for Rest & Recreation and returned safely on the following day to St John Headquarters Beach Road at around 5pm.

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Competition Organizing Committee Singapore

Advisors: Dr Teh Peng Hooi, KStJ Prof. Christopher Goh, OStJ Dr Chen Sze Hua, KStJ Mr Tan Yak Huang, PB, CStJ Chairman: Dr Nelson Chua, OStJ Vice- Chairmen: Dr Alvin Ng, SBStJ Mr Tian Mong Ching, CStJ Mr Seah Boon Chun, PB, PBS, KStJ Miss Linda Wong, PBS, OStJ Hon. Secretary: Mr John Lee Jong Seng, SBStJ ,CMSJ Hon. Treasurer: Mr Stanley Chen, SBStJ Tour Manager: Ms Wendy Neo, OStJ Dy Tour Manager: Mr Eng Yu Fan, CMSJ Training (Nursing): Dr Png Hong Hock, PK, SSStJ Logistics: Mr Derrick Leow Photographers: Ms Mandy Chiang Mei Koon, OStJ Mr Andrew Hung, SBStJ

b) 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 12 July 2015 at Ngee Ann Polytechnic Campus.

c) National First aid Competition The National First Aid Competition, co-organised by School of Health Science, Ngee Ann Polytechnic was held on 12 July 2015 at Ngee Ann Polytechnic Campus. A total of 40 teams participated in the Competitions.

The Prize Presentation Ceremony was held immediate after the competition. Mr Liang Chiang Heng, Dr Chen Sze Hua, Dr Nelson Chua & Prof Christopher Goh were invited to give away the prizes & trophies to the winners.

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The results were as follows:

Prof Low Cheng Hock Challenge Trophy Dr Ho Nai Kiong Challenge Trophy (Ambulance Ault): (Nursing Adult): Champion: Zone 8 Champion: Zone 8 1st Runner-up : Zone 7 1st Runner-up : Zone 4 2nd Runner-up: Zone 3 2nd Runner-up: Zone 10

Dr Chen Sze Hua Challenge Trophy Prof Christopher Goh Challenge Trophy (Ambulance Cadet): (Nursing Cadet): Champion: Zone 8 Champion: Zone 5 1st Runner-up : Zone 7 1st Runner-up : Zone 1 2nd Runner-up: Zone 2 2nd Runner-up: Zone 3

St John Singapore records 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 allowed 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 5 September 2015 at Nanyang Girls’ High School premises at 2 Linden Dr, Singapore 288683.

Mr Patrick Burgess, Chancellor of the Order of St John /Chairman of Grand Council was accompanied by Dr Teh Peng Hooi, Prior, Priory of Singapore and Prof Christopher Goh, Chief Commissioner of Brigade when he reviewed the parade.

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Arrival of Mr Patrick Burgess accompanied by Inspecting Guard-of-Honour Dr Teh Peng Hooi and Prof Christopher Goh

a) Presentation of Long Service Awards & Commendation Medal

The Laurel Leaf bestowed to 6th Gilt Service Bar bestowed to Mr Tian Mong Ching Ms Mandy Chiang

5th Gilt Service Bar bestowed to 5th Gilt Service Bar bestowed to Mr Koh Seng Kim Dr Teh Peng Hooi

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b) Recipients of Order Service Awards Laurel Leaf of Order of St John (For 50 & above years’ service) HQ Tian Mong Ching Sr Asst. Chief Commissioner HQ Law Shun Yong Asst. Chief Commissioner HQ Lim Chaik Pong Asst. Chief Commissioner

7th Gilt Service Bar of Order of St John (For 45 years’ service) Zone 5 Chiang Mei Koon Mandy Zone Commissioner HQ Quek Boon Kheng Simon HQ Staff Ofﬁcer (1) Zone 6 Low Kim Cheang Robin Zone Staff Ofﬁcer (2)

6th Gilt Service Bar of Order of St John (For 40 years’ service) Zone 1 Low Bee Lian Nancy Zone Commissioner

5th Gilt Service Bar of Order of St John (For 35 years’ service) NSJC Dr Teh Peng Hooi Council Chairman HQ Koh Seng Kim HQ Staff Ofﬁcer (2) HQ Pauline Quek HQ Staff Ofﬁcer (1)

4th Gilt Service Bar of Order of St John (For 30 years’ service) Zone 8 Chin Chee Wah Zone Commissioner HQ Seah Leng Leng HQ Staff Ofﬁcer (2) HQ Derrick Leow Peng Keong Brigade Executive

Service Medal of Order of St John (For 12 years’ service)

Zone 2 Koh Ann Chi Corps Staff Officer (6) HQ Ng Bee Kim HQ Nursing Officer (4) Zone 3 Law Wai Cheung Zone Staff Officer (4) Zone 5 Lee Jong Seng John Zone Superintendent Zone 3 Oh Yue Ying Corps Staff Officer (4) Zone 7 Tan Annie Corps Superintendent Zone 7 See Kok Han Corps Superintendent Zone 7 Wong Jia Yun Nerissa Zone Staff Officer (4) Zone 7 Poh Ting Ting Zone Staff Officer (4) Zone 7 Li Minyi Jane Zone Staff Officer (3) Zone 7 Loo Wen Bin Zone Staff Officer (4) Zone 9 Chin Mei Yee Zone Staff Officer (4) Zone 9 Foo Fang Yu Corps Staff Officer (4)

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Zone 9 Lee Chin Guan Zone Staff Officer (4) Zone 9 Lim Anshu Zone Staff Officer (4) Zone 9 Ong Jie Li Eric Corps Staff Officer (4) Zone 9 Lee Kang Wee Corps Staff Officer (4) Zone 9 Tan Shi Wei Senior Staff Sergeant Zone 2 Ng Chin Seng Daniel Corps Superintendent Zone 2 Nurashwedia Bte Abu Bakar Senior Staff Sergeant Zone 7 Tham Yu Feng Warrant Officer (3)

c) Chief Commissioner’s Commendation Certificate:

Cadet Hanna Gabrielle Neri, East View Secondary School, Zone 8 was awarded the Commendation certiﬁcate for administering ﬁrst aid to a fellow tourist who choked during her holiday trip in Korea in Nov 2014.

d) Chief Commissioner Team Commendation Certificate

A group of Cadets from Nan Hua Secondary School of Zone 7 rendered their assistance to Ms June Niyo and her son at Jcube on 31 May 2015. Ms Niyo wrote to say how much help meant to her son who collapsed due to low blood sugar. The cadets’ lunch was interrupted as they kept watch over the young boy till the ambulance arrived.

Team Award recipients with Chief Commissioner & Zone 7 Commissioner

6. NATIONAL DAY PARADE

In conjunction with the Golden Jubilee Celebration, the National Day Parade was held at historic venue at Padang. 52 Ofﬁcers and members from Zones 7 & 8 participated in the Parade held on 9 August 2015.

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Marching Contingent

Besides the Marching Contingent from Zones 7 & 8, members and Ofﬁcers from Zones & SJRU were also deployed for medical & ﬁrst aid coverage with Mindef Medical Team.

7. TRAINING a) Officers Training Course Commissioning Parade 2015 The Officers Training Course Commissioning Parade was held on 17 May 2015 at Nee Soon Camp and a total of 50 out of 59 Officer Cadets passed out from this course. The Commissioning Parade was officiated by the Chief Commissioner Professor Christopher Goh, OStJ.

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Award Recipients with the Chief Commissioner Parents put on the appellates for their children

Group photograph with guest of honour

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b) Senior Officers Management (SOM) Course The 2nd Senior Ofﬁcer Management Course was conducted over three weekends, from 11 April to 25 April 2015 at the National Headquarters. A total of 8 Senior Ofﬁcers attended the training.

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.

The following ofﬁcers helped in conducting the lectures: Mr Andrew Hee, Mr Tan Yak Huang, Mr Chia Keng Hian, Mr Lee Wei Qing, Mr Koh Yen Chieh, Mr Koh Han Tiang & Mr Seah Boon Chun

c) Teacher Officers Training Course Total of 46 teachers from various schools attended the course from 2 – 6 Nov 2015 at NHQ and successfully passed the TOC examination held on 6 November 2015.

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The graduation ceremony was held on the same day evening. Chief Commissioner, Professor Christopher Goh, was invited to present the certiﬁcates.

Hospital Attachment Duty 335 secondary 3 cadets participated in the annual hospital attachments at Singapore General Hospital, Changi Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital & Tan Tock Seng Hospital during the year-end school vocation in November/ December 2015.

8. FUND RAISING PROJECTS a) SIA Grand Prix F1 Race The SIA Grand Prix F1 Race was held from 17 – 20 September 2015 at Marina Bay Circuit. Sale of Survival Kit booths were set up and managed by the following Zones. The total amount collected was $41,644.62 as compared with $79,458.85 in 2014, dropped of 48% ($38k) due to the Haze during the race period.

Breakdown as follows: Zone 1 - $9,366.75 Zone 4 - $7,609.75 Zone 8 - $19,083.37 Zone 9 - $6,056.75 SJRU - $528.10

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b) Walkathon Walkathon 2015 was cancelled due to the HAZE condition.

Top 3 Zones Top 10 Corps

1. Zone 10 1. Gan Eng Seng School 6. Anderson Secondary School 2. Zone 9 2. Damai Secondary School 7. Catholic High School 3. Zone 7 3. Holy Innocents High School 8. Dunman High School 4. Yuan Ching Secondary School 9. Kranji Secondary School 5. River valley High School 10. Choa Chu Kang Sec. School

c) Flag Day Collection The Flag Day Collection was held on 22 March 2015 and a total of $134,000 was collected, the top 3 collection Zones and top 10 Corps were as following:

Top 3 Zones Top 10 Corps

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9. OTHER MAJOR NATIONAL EVENTS a) Remembrance Day Remembrance ceremony was held on Sunday morning 8 November 2015 at the Kranji War Memorial. It paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the two world wars and other conflicts that followed. Leading the tribute in Singapore was British High Commissioner Scott Wightman. The service was organized by the British High Commission in partnership with the Singapore Armed Forces Veterans’ League.

Members and Officers from Zone 10 attended the ceremony and ACC David Cheng represented St John to lay the ceremonial wreath.

b) KINDNESS BADGE AWARDS CEREMONY 2015 The Kindness Badge Awards Ceremony was held at GV Max, Vivocity and officiated by the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Education & Ministry of Social and Family Development, A/Prof Muhd Faishal on 13 November 2015 and the exhibition was held from 13 -15 November 2015.

CTShoes4Sole - a project by the members of Clementi Town Secondary School (Zone Nine) worked on a project that benefitted our local community as well as overseas beneficiaries such as the less privileged people in Bhutan. The exhibition ended on 15 November 2015.

The Kindness Badge Awards Ceremony was held on 13 November 2015 at Vivocity. The event marked the end of the project and students were recognized for their hard work.

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c) Launched of Water Ambassador Badge

In conjunction with World Water Day 2015 celebration, Singapore World Water Day was held on 21 March 2015 at Singapore Sports Hub.

300 cadets who took part in the World Water Day activities also witnessed the symbolic launch of the programme. During the event, the Water Ambassador Badge was launched by the Deputy Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hian for Uniformed Groups and the Minister of the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Vivan Balakrishnan presented a symbolic token to Dr Chen Sze Hua to signify the launch of the programme for St John.

World Water Day is a day designated by the United Nations (“UN”) as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The 2015 event was held in a form of a carnival and booths set up by schools and community groups to share on the importance of water conservation and as a resource for life.

The Singapore World Water Day is a nation-wide celebration by the community, for the community to build a relationship with water and conserve, value and enjoy water. Collaborated with the Public Utilities Board (PUB) - a nation water agency to work on the Water Ambassador Programme from 2015.

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10. INTERNATIONAL INTERACTION EVENTS a) 33rd SINMAL CAMP 2015. The 33rd Singapore-Malaysia (SINMAL) Combined Camp 2015, hosted by Zone 9 at HomeTeam Bukit Batok Adventure Centre was held from 5 – 7 December 2015. 200 officers and members from Malaysia, states of Johor, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Perak, and Selangor participated in the SINMAL Camp.

Speech by Dr Teh Peng Hooi

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b) Visit by Delegate of Ministry of Education, from Brunei Darussalam During the 7th Joint Working Group (JWG) on Education between the Ministry of Education of Brunei Darussalam and Singapore hosted by Education Ministry Singapore from 12 – 15 Jan 2015.

During the period, 13 Brunei Delegates led by Mr Roslin Bin Suhailee, Assistant Director of Co-Curriculum Education Department, Ministry of Education of Brunei Darussalam with three MOE Singapore, Senior Officers were invited to visit St John Singapore Headquarter on 13 Jan 2015 for better understanding the organization of St John Singapore and also to explore the possibility on setting up St John Association in Schools of Brunei Darussalam.

Delegates from Brunei Darussalam, MOE Officer & St John Officers

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11. OVERSEAS HUMANITY SERVICE PROJECTS a) Project Smiling Angel in Cambodia 2015 It was the 6th trip to Cambodia’s Pursat Province by Zones 7 & 8 officers (1 from Zone 7 and 11 from Zone 8). They visited Kampong Speu to improve the living standard for some of the poorest families in the villages. They built a brick Khmer house and donated it to the poorest family identified by MCNC. Spreading the knowledge of basic first aid and its importance, while distributing free first aid kits to every household were, however, their main tasks.

Project Smiling Angels 2015 headed to Cambodia for eight days. Leong Say Hai, Tan Hong Kai, Kangar BubblegumNinja, Kai Jie, Tang Jiaming, Lee Wei Chee, Carissa Tan, Serene Lim, Joanne Lim and Leong Shu Fang had much to remember on that humanitarian trip.

b) Ray of Light –Zone 2 I. Inauguration of Phnom Penh Corps. The Phnom Penh Corps with a total strength of 30 registered under Zone 2 strength was formed on 9 August 2015.

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II. Cambodia – Ray of Light 15-20 December 2015 (Zone 2) 17 officers and members returned to Cambodia

11. ZONES & DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES Training Department - Foot-drill Manual For standardization of Foot-drill, Training Department of Brigade released the 1st Edition Drill Manual to all officers and members as a guide.

We would like to thank the following Warrant Officers in the Drill Manual Committee, as without them, this manual would not have materialized: Chairman: HQ WO(2) Tang Chee Kai Vice Chairmen: WO(3) Koh Yi Hui WO(4) Loh York Liang Peter Members: WO(2) Arif Ali WO(2) Simon Ow WO(3) Edmund Tan

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Zone 10 Blood Donation: The Blood donation was Zone 7 – Annual Presentation organized by the Zone 10 on 27 April 2015 at NHQ The Zone 7 Annual Presentation was held on 19 July 2014 at Multi-purpose Hall. Hwa Chong Institution premises and the event was graced by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister of State (National Development).

Queen’s Birthday Celebration First aid duty at “Eden The South East Asia (SEA) Games 2015 was successfully Hall “British High Commissioner Resident closed on 16 June 2015. During the SEA games period, a total of 260 members were deployed in various locality for first aid coverage duty.

14. BRIGADE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2015

Prof. Christopher Goh (Centre) and members of Executive Committee members

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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, O.St.J. Chief Commissioner St John Brigade

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List of Zones/Corps as at 31 December 2015 Zone 6 • Bukit Merah Secondary School Zone 1 • Bukit Panjang Govt. High School • Bedok Green Secondary School • Fajar Secondary School • CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School • Chestnut Drive Secondary School • Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School • NUS High School of Mathematics &Science • Peirce Secondary School • Riverside Secondary School • Si Ling Secondary School Zone 2 • Teck Whye Secondary School • Anglican High School • Woodlands Secondary School • Bedok View Secondary School • Woodlands Ring Secondary School • Changkat Changi Secondary School • Yishun Secondary School • East Spring Secondary School • Junyuan Secondary School Zone 7 • Yuying Secondary School • Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School • Hwa Chong Institution Zone 3 • Henderson Secondary School • Anderson Secondary School • Nan Hua High School • Deyi Secondary School • Naval Base Secondary School • St. Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School • North Vista Secondary School • St. Joseph’s Institution • Tanglin Secondary School • Yishun Town Secondary School • Xinmin Secondary School

Zone 4 Zone 8 • Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) • Chung Cheng High School (Main) • CHIJ Katong Convent • Dunman High School • CHIJ St. Joseph’s Convent • East View Secondary School • Chua Chu Kang Secondary School • Greenview Secondary School • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School • MacPherson Secondary School • St. Andrew’s Secondary School • Peicai Secondary School • Swiss Cottage Secondary School • Tampines Secondary School • Westwood Secondary School Zone 9 Zone 5 • Boon Lay Secondary School • Canberra Secondary School • Bukit Batok Secondary School • Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) • Clementi Town Secondary School • Dunearn Secondary School • Clementi Wood Secondary School • Nanyang Girls’ High School • Jurongville Secondary School • New Town Secondary School • River Valley High School • Queensway Secondary School • Yuan Ching Secondary School • Zhonghua Secondary School Zone 10 • Catholic High School • Damai Secondary School • Gan Eng Seng School • Hai Sing Catholic School • Holy Innocents’ High School • Maris Stella High School • Kranji Secondary School

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2015 Chairman Mr Foo Si Kwang, CStJ Vice Chairman Mr Andrew Hodges, CStJ Mr Ma Poh How, PBM, OStJ Hon Secretary Mr Chia Keng Hian, CStJ, BBM, PB, PBS Asst Hon Secretary Mdm Sim Hong Suan, Nancy, SSStJ Hon Treasurer Mr Goh Cheng Lian, SBStJ, BBM Asst Hon Treasurer Mr Ong Puay Guan Steven Members Mr Chan Chiok Hoong, CMSJ Mr Chan Kok Hiong, SBStJ Mr ChiongTiowLok, SBStJ Mr Lim Chaik Pong, OStJ, PBS Mr Lim Heng Huat David Mr Liu Chang Bao Night Mr Mak Yew Wing, SBStJ, PBM, PBS Dr Tang Kin Hwa Richard , SBStJ Mr Yeo Lye Hock Frederick, SBStJ, PBM

Advisers Dr Teh Peng Hooi, ,KStJ Prior, Priory of Singapore / Chairman, National St John Council Mr James Tay Boon Gim, SBStJ, PBS

Hon Presidents Ms Felicia Brown Mr Goh Kai Kia Ms Jennifer Dignam Mr Lock, Dennis Anthony Mr Tan Peng Siak, SBStJ

ST JOHN FELLOWSHIP The Singapore St. John Fellowship is the old comrades association for former members to keep in touch with each other. Since its inception in April 1996, the Fellowship has been active in supporting the activities of St. John and organizing social events and other activities tor 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 tor both Ordinary and Associate Members is S$50.00.

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KEY ACTIVITIES OF 2015 The Priory of St John Singapore Anniversary Celebrations Dinner cum Variety Show The Fellowship was tasked to organise a dinner function to celebrate the ﬁrst anniversary of the Priory of St John Singapore. This function, held on 24 January 2015 in the Assembly Hall of St John Headquarters, was attended by over 500 St John members and guests. It was ofﬁciated by Dr Teh Peng Hooi, KStJ, Prior, Priory of St John Singapore and Chairman, National St John Council. All present were treated to an enjoyable variety show presented by Mr Qin Huai, a well-known veteran charity singer, and his team.

In conjunction with this function, the organising committee led by Mr Chia Keng Hian also helped raise fund for St John Fellowship. A total of $54,671.06 was raised through the sales of 50 dinner tables and the auctioning of a Chinese painting donated by Mr Stephen Leong and a Chinese calligraphy donated by Mr Ma Poh How.

Lunar New Year Party for Senior Citizens The Fellowship held a Chinese New Year Party for 200 senior citizens on 1 February 2015 at St John Headquarters. The programme included cultural performances, calligraphy demonstrations and distribution of red packets and goodie bags to the senior citizens. The organising committee was led by Mr Mr Frederick,Yeo.

SJ 130 Gala Dinner The Fellowship was tasked to organize a gala dinner to celebrate the 130th anniversary of St John Singapore on 6 September 2015 at the St John Assembly Hall. It was ofﬁciated by Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Health & Manpower with the presence of Mr Patrick Burgess, OBE, DL, GCStJ, Chancellor of the Order of St John & Chairman of Grand Council as the special guest. It was a joyous evening with a sumptuous 8-course dinner and live band music and performances. The organising committee was led by Mr Ma Poh How.

SJ Musical Night The Fellowship played an active part in organising the SJ Musical Night – a fund raising project initiated by the St John Fund Raising Committee to raise fund for the renovation of the St John Headquarters building. Held on 8 October 2015 at Victoria Theatre, it was an enjoyable pop concert with a live band, involving a team of local and overseas singers let by Mr Qin Huai and two school choirs.

Fellowship members were mobilised to help sell the concert tickets and solicit donations, advertisers and sponsorships. Four of our members sat in the organising committee chaired by Mr William Leong Sin Yuen. While Mr Foo Si Kwang served as an advisor and a key fund raiser, Messrs Ma Poh How, Chia Keng Hian and Lim Chaik Pong helped out in their respective capacities as Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and Co-ordinator for General Affairs.

Other Activities The Fellowship has been supportive of the various events/activities organized by other St. John units, including, St John Brigade and St John Association. Our members continued to network among themselves through various social activities including luncheon gatherings and cultural performances.

Foo Si Kwang, CStJ Chairman, St John Fellowship

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The Priory of St John Singapore Anniversary Celebrations Dinner cum Variety Show

Presentation of donation cheques by members of the Board of Charity Auction – a Chinese painting from Mr Stephen Leong Benefactors and souvenir plaques by NSJC Chairman and a calligraphy work from Mr Ma Poh How

A warm welcome of all invited invited senior citizens & guests A mini cutural show – Chinese orchestra performences, Chinese by SJF Chairman, Mr Foo Si Kwang dances, sing-along, calligraphy demonstration

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Distributing red packets and goodie bags to senior citizens with Behind the scene – the hard working helpers best wishes to all

The dedicated project teams A luncheon gathering to celebrate Chinese New Year

Attending the annual dinner of Textile Centre and the opening Attending the opening ceremony of St John Jurong Sub-Centre ceremony of Dr Lim Hwee Yong’s clinic.

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A luncheon gathering hosted by Dato Lim Kim Chong Enjoying the cross-talk show of Young People’s Performing Arts Ensemble at the Drama Centre

Chance encounter with Dr Lim Whye Geok and Mdm Lim Attending the Brigade General Inspection and Annual Oon Geok, the children of war hero Lim Bo Seng at an event Presentation commemorating the end of World War II

Receiving Mr Patrick Burgess, Chancelor of the Order of St John / Chairman of Grand Council

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Celebrating the130th anniversaary of St John Singapore – Presentation of souvenir plaques to Council Chairman, heads religious blessing ceremony, cake-cutting, diner & dances, of St John units and members of the Board of Benefactors and cake-cutting, toasting... souvenirs to Guest of Honour and Special Guest

Involved in organising SJ Musical Night - an event to raise fund The show presented by Mr Qin Huai, involving local and for the renovation of St John Headquarters overseas singers and two school choirs

Manning reception and receiving special guests at Victoria Appreciation lunch hosted by Mr William Leong, Chairman of Theatre Fund Raising Committee

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INTRODUCTION Through the hard work of the administrative team, supported by the Jurong Centre Management Committee, Jurong Centre established a strong base in the Yuhua Community. Community involvement included free ﬁrst aid talks and free event coverage for community events.

Jurong Centre has again been selected as a premier OFA Training Centre of Choice for the Western part of Singapore, with the return of many previous customers coming back for training.

JURONG CENTRE AS A PREMIER FIRST AID TRAINING CENTRE Based on the 2015 training records, 20 companies selected Jurong Centre as their preferred OFA training center.

Due to the accreditation lapse in early 2015, the average number of learners per OFA class was 15 compared to an average of 15.6 learners per OFA class in 2014. The training statistics for 2015 were compiled as follows:

Courses 2015 Participants Occupational First Aid 1334 Adult First Aid 532 Child First Aid 84 CPR AED Sessions 264 Basic First Aid 379 First Aid Awareness 1137 Total 3730

JURONG CENTRE AS A PREMIER EVENT MEDICAL COVER PROVIDER Jurong Centre First Aid club demonstrated that they are a dependable trustworthy team when it came to first aid coverage. Customers re-engaged the Jurong Centre first aid team to provide paid first aid coverage for their events. A total of over $19,000 was collected for such event coverage. JC provided over 500 hours of paid coverage for 25 events.

The Jurong Centre First-Aid Team also provided free Community Event coverage for events like the LKY National mourning (total of 552-man hours) together with members / volunteers of St. John HQ; and the Yuhua Street Party (12-man hours).

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A cheque for $70,000 was presented by the Rotary Club of Singapore West for the purchase of an ambulance. The ambulance ﬁtting out would he completed by April 2016.

Opening of Jurong Centre Extension on 12 May 2015 The Jurong Centre Extension was ofﬁcially opened on 12 May 2016 by MP Grace Fu.

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The day started with a Mandarin first aid talk to the residents living around Jurong Centre followed by the official opening. 150 residents attended the first aid talk which was focused on household emergency action to be taken should the need arises. The community leaders in RC Zone 1 also cooperated by acting as casualties and first aiders during the first aid talk.

Later that afternoon, Miss Grace Fu, Minister in PMO ofﬁce, MP for Yuhua declared the JC Extension open. She encouraged Jurong Centre to contribute and involve the community when JC conducts ﬁrst aid training, especially for CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) members.

First Aid Talk for the Community Two talks were provided in April and Nov 2015. The ﬁrst session had 20 participants and the second session in Nov 2015 had 50 participants.

Lecturers, Trainers and Examiners Without the support of the associate trainers, JC would not be able to achieve such results. We would like to thank them for their faithful support and assistance towards Jurong Centre.

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Challenges Ahead With the increased demands of ROFA Training due to the new requirement s as stated in the ESHA (First Aid Regulations), we can expect an increase in Refresher OFA training from the industrial segment.

This would imply that the current three training rooms and one multi-purpose room may not be sufﬁcient and there is a need to look into expansion of the training rooms should the need arises.

The team is currently looking into more innovative ways to expand the training facilities and maximize proﬁts.

Looking ahead, there is a need to relook into the current practice of managing the paid event coverage as well as the paid hospital transfer services to cater for the needs of the growing greying population in the Western part of Singapore in line with the opening of Ng Teng Fong Hospital.

Jurong Centre is ready to scale new heights in the coming year, and the unfailing support from the JC management committee is an inspiration to the entire administrative team in Jurong Centre.

Reported By Dr Siow Hua Ming, S.B.St.J. Chairman Jurong Centre St John Ambulance Singapore

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