BNTS 2006 - KUALA LUMPUR

The BBM Basic NCO Training School (BNTS) is a national introductory-level leadership training course specially designed for new and potential leaders.

The skills gained from this course include event planning, budgeting, leading activities and various other vital lessons that are essential to leadership.

The successful completion of this course is also a requirement to attend the Advance NCO Training School (ANTS).

When?
9:00am, Wednesday, 23 August 2006 to 4:00pm, Friday, 25 August 2006

Where?
Sekolah Menengah St. Gabriel, Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur

How much?
RM85.00 before August 14, 2006
RM105.00 between 14 - 23 August, 2006
The fee includes accomodation, meals, course materials, certificate, T-Shirt & training.

Who qualifies?
1) Must have passed Target Award
2) Minimum age is 12 years old, as on 1 January 2006.

What to bring?

• Full Uniform (Members must have full sets of Uniform including mufti)
• Bible, sports attire and socks
• Sufficient day attire
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, soap powder
• Sports shoes
• Slippers, plastic cup, spoon & fork
• Rucksack, plastic bags, first aid kit, note book
• Must bring - sleeping bag, torchlight and spare batteries

For more information,

• Download fact sheet & consent form here (MS Excel Format)

Please note that the 1st KL Members MUST return consent forms and payment to Lt. Wong Giok Leigh by 12 August 2006. This is to allow for additional administrative procedures to ensure that your participation is properly and accurately recorded.

Please feel free to contact Lt. Wong Giok Leigh if you have any further questions (or leave a comment in this blog post).

This Saturday (29 July 2006) - Last minute changes

Due to the fact that MBSSKL will be having replacement classes for its morning and afternoon sessions this Saturday, the Gospel Campaign will be postponed until further notice.

Meanwhile, we will have our regular meeting this Saturday:

• 12:30pm-02:20pm Band (AG / AJ / CKW / LSM)
• 02:21pm-02:30pm Keep Instuments & Arrange Chair (Band Major)
• 02:31pm-02:50pm Parade/Inspection (TYM)
• 02:55pm-03:10pm Worship (NCO)
• 03:11pm-03:30pm BB Month Collection (LHK)
• 03:31pm-04:10pm Bible Study (OIC)
• 04:11pm-04:35pm Drill (OIC)
• 04:40pm-05:25pm Awards Class (OIC)
• 05:30pm-06:00pm Games (NCO)
• 04:55pm-05:15pm Dismissal (SGT)
• 05:20pm-05:30pm Short Meeting / Officer Boy Meeting / Squad Duty

Pray For Choon Meng - Suspected Denggi Fever

Dear all,

Please remember Cpl. Lim Choon Meng in prayer - he has been ill for the past week and is suspected to be down with denggi fever.

Let's pray that he will get better soon!

4th Kajang Company's Enrolment & Awards Day

It is always wonderful to share in the joy of our fellow BB-mates during their Awards & Enrolment Day!

Therefore, if any 1st KL Member wishes to attend this special occasion of the 4th Kajang Boys' Brigade Company, please indicate so by either:

• Contacting your Squad Leader/NCO
• Contacting Lt. Wong Giok Leigh

Here are the details:

• Date : 27 August 2006
• Worship : 8: 30 am sharp
• Time : 11:00 am
• Venue : Kajang Life Chapel,
  1, Jalan Muhibbah 3,
  Taman Muhibbah ,
  43000 Kajang , Selangor.

If you have more questions, please contact:

• Capt . Calvin Lim (4th Kajang Coy) - 012-2095496
• W/O Wang Po Ling (4th Kajang Coy ) - 012-2666067

Squad Overnight Activity!

Objectives:

• Strengthen fellowship among Squad Members
• An opportunity for Squads to do “soft” Recruitment

Guidelines:
Squad Leaders may organize any activity for their Squad on 5 August 2006, but in accordance with the following guidelines:

What can I do?

• Please plan to have as much fun as possible and strengthen fellowship! Take pictures!
• Please maintain the highest levels of safety for all Boys.
• Squad Members must stay overnight within the MBSSKL-Wesley Church KL area.

How much time do I have?

• All Boys must attend regular Company Meeting from 12:30pm – 6:30pm
• 6th August is Mufti Sunday – all Boys must attend the 10:00am service in appropriate attire.

How much can I spend?

• There is no Company subsidy for this activity. Please plan your budgets wisely or contact your Squad Officers for help.

Can I bring friends?

• Yes, you may bring friends – but only for the purpose of recruitment.
• Remember, this is a time to bond with your older and younger brothers in the Squad, not hang out with your “regular” friends.
• Since 1st KL does not have a Girls’ Wing to recruit for, it is obvious that no girls are to be invited for any part of this activity.

What administrative details must I fulfill?

• Proposals – including budget and schedules – must be submitted to Squad Officers and Lt. Wong Giok Leigh (by hand or by email) by 22 July 2006.
• Consent forms must be prepared and returned to Squad Officers BEFORE the day of activity.
• All consent forms must be completely filled and signed by parents.
• No Boy or potential recruit is allowed to participate in the activity without a signed consent form.

Please ask for permission early if you want to borrow any Company equipment or use any Church/School facilities.

Apart from these guidelines, you may be as creative as you want.

Relevant Information:

• Please make all effort to include your Squad Officers in this activity.
• You may download model consent forms here.
• Contact Lt. Wong Giok Leigh (012-3232988 or bbleigh316@yahoo.com) for more info.

Intersquad Bible Quiz

Question
King Saul was a:

Answer
a) Prince
b) NCO
c) Officer
d) King
e) President

If you didn't know the answer to the question above you are a moron not prepared for the Senior Section Intersquad Bible Quiz this coming Saturday (15 July 2006)!


Syllabus Covered:

• Joseph (Genesis 37 - 50)
• King Saul (I Samuel 8 - 31)

Why are we doing this?

• To enhance bible literacy among Boys, through Squad Competition
• To enhance fellowship and bond among Boys, as part of year-long inter-squad competition
• To aid preparation for National-level BB Quiz

How are we doing this?

1. Conducted in open quiz style for 60 minutes (45 min. for quiz time, 15 min. for preparation)
   
   
2. Each Squad is represented by 4 team members.
   
   
3. Team members will answer questions one by one.
   
   
4. One quiz master will read out questions, which may be in objective or subjective format.
   
   
5. One timer will ensure that questions are answered with :60 seconds.
   
   
6. If the team member fails to answer, the question will be opened to Squad Members in the audience. Answer must be given within :15 seconds.
   
   
7. If the Squad Members fail to answer the question, then the question will be opened to the Floor audience. Answer must be given within :15 seconds.
   
   
8. Audience Member that comes forward the fastest to ring the Time Keeper’s bell will be allowed to answer.
   
   
9. Correct answers will be awarded the following points:
   
   • By Team Member: 2 points
   • By Squad Member: 1 point
   • By Floor Audience: 1 point
     
   
   
10. Winner will be determined by the Squad that accumulates the highest score.
    
    
11. In the event of a tie, a tie-breaker question will be introduced.
    
    
12. Scoring for inter-squad games Title will be as follows:
    
    • Winner: 6 points
    • 1st Runner Up: 5 points
    • 2nd Runner Up: 4 points
    • 3rd Runner Up: 3 points
    • 4th Runner Up: 2 points
    • 5th Runner Up: 1 point

This Saturday (15 July 2006) - Day Trip To MV Doulos

We are pleased to organize a day trip to the MV Doulos, the world's oldest active ocean-going passenger ship according to the Guinness Book of World Records! Over 18 million visitors have been welcomed on board the Doulos for tours, programmes and visits to the floating book fair.

With stops in over 500 ports of call, this unique ship has visited more than 100 countries in including Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and many island nations. It makes its way to Port Klang, Malaysia once every four years.

For more information on the Doulos, please click here.

Please note the difference in Junior and Senior Section schedules:

Junior Section Programme

• Date: Saturday, 15 July 2006
• Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Venue: MV Doulos, docked at Port Klang
• Cost: RM 5
• Who: All 1st KL Juniors / Pre- Juniors Members / Parents.

For more information, please contact Lt. Lo Kuan Che (016-3559139) or Lt. Yee Mun Theam (016-2067811)

Download JUNIOR Section Consent Form here

Senior Section Programme

• Date: Saturday, 15 July 2006
• Time: 12:30am – 6:00pm
• Venue: MV Doulos, docked at Port Klang
• Cost: RM 5
• Who: All 1st KL Senior Members.

For more information, please contact W/O Tham Chwen Fhong (016-6589299) or Capt. Cheong Sing Yuen (012-2084420).

Download SENIOR Section Consent Form here

BB Month

The BB Month is 1st KL's annual fund raising effort. As a non-profit organization, we have no other income besides what our sponsoring authority, Wesley Methodist Church Kuala Lumpur, gives. The amount provided only covers a fraction of what we need to fulfill our mission:

The advancement of Christ's Kingdom among Members and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-Respect and all that tends towards true Christian character.

The finances we raise helps us provide the highest quality training and programmes at a lower cost to ensure that every Boy is given a chance to experience a youth worth remembering and to be prepared for future challenges - regardless of their family financial background.

Please feel free to enquire more about supporting the 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company!

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