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The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Spring Term Week 11
by Siming Chan 22 Mar '13

22 Mar '13

> > Updates > > Hi everyone! > > In this week's issue of Kaya & Toast, look out for the event "Take a > Break, Have a Kit-Kat", which will take place on *24th April (Wednesday), > 9.30am at Hyde Park*. Do sign up, take a break from the seemingly endless > mugging and come down to join us for a day of fun, sports and games! Light > refreshments will be provided and there are prizes to be given away! > > Next, there are updates on the UKSSC Captain's Ball League regarding the > match that took place last Sunday, 17th March, against UCLSS and LSESS. > Also, Our Major Event Officer is still open to ideas for Major Event 2014 - > so do approach him if you've got any! Lastly, there is one new Career > opportunity from Springboard Singapore, and all other ongoing career > information can be found on our ICSS website. > > Do note that this is the last issue of Kaya & Toast for this term - there > will be no more issues until the middle of Easter break. Till then, have a > good break, and enjoy yourselves wherever you may be travelling! > > Your faithful secretary, > Siming > ------------------------------ > Contents > > 1. Take a Break, Have a Kit-Kat<#13d938b43315e042_13d9329352579095_13d9327bdb9c9ee2_item1> > 2. UKSSC Captain's Ball - ICSS v.s. UCLSS & LSESS (17th March 2013)<#13d938b43315e042_13d9329352579095_13d9327bdb9c9ee2_item2> > 3. Shout-out for Ideas for Major Event 2014<#13d938b43315e042_13d9329352579095_13d9327bdb9c9ee2_item3> > 4. Careers: Springboard Singapore<#13d938b43315e042_13d9329352579095_13d9327bdb9c9ee2_item4> > > ------------------------------ > 1. Take a Break, Have a Kit-Kat > > Tired from revising through your work? Drained from studying for the > exams? This is the time to give yourselves a break and take a half day off > to relax and play some games! We are organising a half-day games event and > the details are as follows: > > > Date: 24th April 2013 (Wednesday) > Time: 0930 - 1230 > Venue: Hyde Park > > We will be providing equipment for the following sports: *Soccer, > Captain's Ball, Touch Rugby and Frisbee*. > > If you are not so keen on sports, we will also be providing card games so > you'll be able to play *Bridge, Taboo, Saboteur and Monopoly Deal*. > > *Light refreshments will be provided* and there will also be *prizes* for > a finale game that will be played! > > In the event of wet weather, those playing sports may continue to do so at > their own discretion, the rest however will be ushered to EEE407 where we > will have a mini karaoke session and continue playing card games! > > So wait no more and sign up here<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/326l6-1ez6m-n47ik97ip?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.g…>now! Take a break and have some fun with SingSoc! > > > > ------------------------------ > 2. UKSSC Captain's Ball - ICSS v.s. UCLSS & LSESS (17th March 2013) > > > > Last Sunday, the ICSS Captain's Ball team played against the UCLSS team, > winning with a score of 27-17. The team comprised of: > > 1. Arnold Ng > 2. Lim Yu Zheng > 3. Klaxton Kok > 4. Lin Zhijie > 5. Cao Zhehou > 6. Shiah Zi Chao > 7. Tan Sze Kiat > 8. Lee Ting Wei > 9. Audrie Lim > 10. Catherine Kok > 11. Joelle Chin > > Due to some technical issues, we also wrapped up our match against LSESS > by playing for 5 minutes against them (shortened from 10 minutes due to the > high number of matches LSESS played that day). The team put up a good fight > and lost by a narrow margin with the final score being 22-21. Nevertheless, > it was still a good game! The team comprised of: > > 1. Jason Low > 2. Yu Yen Chen > 3. Akash Philip > 4. Ashley Ng > 5. Edmund Teo > 6. Lin Zhijie > 7. Cao Zhehou > 8. Koh Yi Sheng > 9. Chew Hong Rui > 10. Catherine Kok > 11. Esther Chan > > Once again, a huge thanks to everyone who came down on that day to play > and support, and special thanks to Esther and Ashley as well, for managing > and organising the teams. > > Your friendly sports officer, > Jen Yi > ------------------------------ > 3. Shout-out for Ideas for Major Event 2014 > > Always had an event you wanted to participate in but could not? Ever had a > dream but lacked the means to realize it? Got a crazy, wacky idea which you > know will blow everyone away? > > Now is the time to give yourselves and Singsoc a chance! Send your > ideas for the next *Major Event* to our Major Event Officer, Chuan Khim > at majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net, or text him at 07831872208. We want *YOU* to > have a say in the biggest event of our Singsoc calendar! Be sure that we > will definitely listen to you, and work with you on your idea! > > Let's work together to have an amazing time for Major Event 2014! > > Cheers! > Chuan Khim, your Major Event Officer > > > ------------------------------ > 4. Careers: Springboard Singapore > > Contemplating a Finance Career in Singapore? > > The LSE Singapore Society and Finance Society will be co-hosting > “Springboard Singapore 2013”, a prestigious week-long financial career > focused event in Singapore. Singapore is renowned for its dominant position > as a developed economy and top financial hub in Asia-Pacific, which puts it > in a strategic position to serve the emerging markets of South-East Asia, > China and India. With increasing relevance and potential of the Asia > markets, Singapore provides the perfect springboard and leverage point for > one’s career. > > This year, we present Springboard Singapore 2013. Springboard Singapore > will be a revamped programme which builds on the networking sessions to > include informative panel discussions, in order to enhance delegates' > knowledge of Singapore's financial industry. Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, > Credit Suisse and Barclays have agreed to join us and the organising team > is in final negotiation stages with the rest of the bulge brackets and > consulting firms. Last year, JP Morgan fast-tracked delegates from our > programme for the 1st-round investment banking interviews so do take this > as an opportunity to give yourself an edge! > > 30 selected delegates will have the opportunity to visit and network with > top international financial institutions and professional services > providers, gaining keen insights into their operations. > > Dates: 16-20 September 2013 > Cost: £50 + £75 (refundable deposit) > > To apply, submit your CV and a 200 word cover letter detailing the > following to SpringboardSingapore.LSE(a)gmail.c**om<SpringboardSingapore.LSE(a)gmail.com> > : > 1) Your motivations for pursuing a financial career in Singapore > 2) Your career interests and aspirations > > Applications and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the > deadline for applications is on the *31st March 2013*. Successful > applicants’ CVs will be submitted to all participating firms for > internships consideration. > > All other ongoing careers information can be found at: https://www . union > . ic . ac . uk/o**sc/singapore/careers/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/326l6-1ez6m-n47ik97ip?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.un…> > ------------------------------ > > http ://www . union . ic . ac . uk/osc/si****ngapore/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/326l6-1ez6m-n47ik97ip?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uni…> > > To unsubscribe, visit https://mailman . ic . ac . uk/m**ailman** > /listinfo/icu-singsoc<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/326l6-1ez6m-n47ik97ip?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmailma…> > > Powered by GroupSpaces<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/326l6-1ez6m-n47ik97ip?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroupsp…>- Manage > your group online<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/326l6-1ez6m-n47ik97ip?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroupsp…> > > > <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/326l6-1ez6m-n47ik97ip?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroupsp…> > > -- Warmest Regards, Chew Hong Rui President Imperial College Singapore Society

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The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Spring Term Week 10: Inaugural Issue from the 31st Exco
by ICSS 16 Mar '13

16 Mar '13

Hi everyone! It's been two weeks since AGM and here's formally presenting to you... the 31st ICSS Exco! It is indeed an honour to have been elected by you to be the next Exco, and we promise to continue the legacy that the past batches of ICSS Exco have left us and to serve the society to the best of our abilities. In this week's issue of Kaya and Toast, do look out for an address by our dear President Hong Rui, as well as a short introduction by each of the Exco members! Next, there's a match report of the UKSSC Captain's Ball match against King's College last Sunday. Also, our Major Event Officer kindly requests for you to approach him for ideas for Major Event 2014. As for our friends and affliates, LSESU would like to promote their event: Dine-in-the-Dark. Do also keep a look-out for the several scholarship and internship opportunities, as well as the respective deadlines. Enjoy! Your (new) faithful secretary, Siming ----------------------------------------------------------------- Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. President's Address 2. Introducing... the 31st Exco! 3. UKSSC Captain's Ball - ICSS vs KCLMSS (10th Mar 13) 4. Shout-out for Ideas for Major Event 2014 5. LSESU Dine-in-the-Dark 6. SgIS Mid-Term Scholarship 7. Career opportunities with CIMB 8. UOB Personal Banking Associate Programme 9. Watch this space! ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. President's Address ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dear brothers and sisters of our ICSS family, Whenever I talk to my friends from other colleges, I often realize how much our Singsoc has done for us. For that, I feel immensely grateful. It is both a great honour and also a daunting prospect to be appointed as the President of possibly the most established and outstanding Singaporean Society in the UK. Faced with this overwhelming task, I am glad that I am not alone. Thank you 30th ICSS Exco for all that you have done. Your hard work has provided us with so many opportunities and wonderful experiences, and these shared memories and strong friendships will be deeply rooted in our hearts for a long time to come. Thank you seniors for your guidance and inspiration. Since the days of Sojourn, your efforts have helped us integrate effortlessly into the life and community here. Your silent acts have bonded us and made us closer together, and seeing you go out of your way to do these for us inspires us to do the same for others as well. And thank you every single one of you. At the very heart of the society lies our members, and without you, Singsoc would not have been this home we have come to know today. Your participation heartens us, your support empowers us, and your happiness motivates us. It is you, our fellow siblings in this home, who provide the constant drive and meaning for us to serve. As an Exco alone, our efforts are limited, but together as one family, our possibilities become endless. ICSS has come a long way, and we are where we are today because of our past Exco members, seniors, and my fellow batch mates. You guys have been an immense source of support which we cherish greatly and will come to depend on in the year ahead. Once again, I thank you for choosing us, for trusting us and for believing in us. Thank you for granting us this honour, and we look forward to serving you as the 31st Exco of ICSS. Chew Hong Rui President of 31st ICSS Exco ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Introducing... the 31st Exco! ----------------------------------------------------------------- **President – Chew Hong Rui** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695636/0oJsaLG1aQZVlRiBzDN9/hngrui.…> Hong Rui is a complex person with a dual personality. When confined within the walls of urbanization, he is a man of few words and tends to put on a cool and serious front. He is also a deep thinker who loves brain-teasing activities such as playing chess, Scrabble or solving puzzles like nonograms and Rubik's cubes. Outdoors, Hong Rui is a totally changed person. He behaves like a hyper-active kid, constantly skipping around and climbing up every vertical structure he sees. An avid rock/ice climber (depending on the season), Hong Rui deeply enjoys the process of mountaineering as he feels an unparalleled sense of achievement and calmness when he stands atop a mountain and looks into the horizon. Hong Rui loves making music too. When he is not daydreaming in lectures, he will be diligently writing notes on his sheets. Musical notes that is. He plays the cello, and secretly hopes that one day he can climb a mountain with his cello and play music from the peaks like *The Piano Guys.* With Hong Rui's passion for Singsoc and expertise in climbing, you can count on him to bring the society on to greater heights. Here's promising everyone a fulfilling and exciting year ahead! **Vice-President – Gabriel Wee** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695637/6K9fRitaB_yEQyAFenlm/gab.png…> Do not be fooled by the army boots and tough look. Gabriel, as you may come to know, is a gentle and kindred spirit. He spends most of his time in the kitchen experimenting with gastronomic abominations in an attempt to recreate edible food inspired by all the mouth-watering delights posted online or simply a rumbling stomach. Gabriel has a knack for adventure that beckons him to the great outdoors. After getting addicted to the exhilarating joy of snowboarding during the Imperial ski trip, he regularly spends hours watching snowboarding videos and thinking about the next ski trip to come. As for other secrets he hides, get to know him to find out. Feel free to invite him out somewhere, anywhere, be it just a chat, meal or just simply join him at his usual hang out spot in Hyde Park for a fun game of touch rugby on Saturdays. Be prepared to enjoy the adventure of a year planned for you. Well, time flies while you are having fun, and so would the year ahead before you know it. **Secretary – Chan Siming** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695638/m0HKFDvAVIwM8d4whNJg/siming.…> Siming has few talents and few hobbies. One of her favourite pastimes is sleeping, and the other – eating. She loves sleeping. A lot. She can sleep for 15 hours straight if given the opportunity to. Sadly, life often does not provide her with the luxury of time and she finds herself having to crawl out of bed every morning (provided that the power of her very comfortable bed does not overcome her). She loves eating, but she can’t cook at all. What’s a typical lunch for Siming? Pasta, meatballs, broccoli… all dumped into the same pot. With some pasta sauce poured over them thereafter. To her, as long as it can be eaten, anything is fine! Siming absolutely loves dancing, especially contemporary. In general, Siming is a very normal, easy-going person who is definitely neither sarcastic nor condescending to her close friends. Not sarcastic at all! **Treasurer – Tan Wei Jie** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695640/jLKouIhPQuwxuKVAZb7b/weijie.…> Wei Jie enjoys exploring different places to experience what’s out there. Apart from his countless weekend out-of-town escapades in Albion (see foursquare <https://foursquare.com/tanwj>), he can be spotted running or inline skating down London’s undulating streets somewhere <http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park>. When he’s not too busy with work, he would let his creative juices run wild. With his imaginative flair, he spends part of his free time on graphic design, web development, or building castles in the air a game of solitaire. Wei Jie strongly believes that his stamp and banknote collection should deserve some extra care. Speaking of collecting money, please lend him your greatest support when you sign up for the next event this year – make sure he doesn’t need to greet you with ‘Have you paid your share?’ **Events Officer (Major Event) – Ho Chuan Khim** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695641/SAQbz0MhHIUqoBPQd276/chuankh…> A car drives past, with its windows wound down, and music blasting.. and there goes Chuan Khim, moving to the music coming from inside the car. And he continues to dance, or hum the tune, seconds after... And you think to yourself, what bad singing and dancing he has.. Despite what you hear about his singing, Chuan Khim is actually quite good in singing! And dancing too, of course. Do not be fooled by his cold exterior (not talking about the weather here) and poor quality of voice, Chuan Khim's interest in music and dance brings his tunes to a whole new level. Because of his passion for dance and interest in music, it's not difficult to spot him (other than the above instance), as he plays his favourite tunes everywhere he goes, and shamelessly dances to them too... Aight, that's about all there is to him. Be there at Major Event 2014 to enjoy his singing and dancing okay? Hey!! Don't go! Its really good! No no I'm not kidding, it's really going to be fun and enjoyable! **Events Officer 1 – Lim Yu Zheng** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695642/eyhYLQdae7fiZM8wSe9_/yuzheng…> Yu Zheng, or otherwise affectionately known by his friends as "Liam", is 1 of your 2 your friendly Events officers and he has quite a varied range of interests! He enjoys cooking a lot, and especially loves to cook for his friends. He is pretty proud of his horfun. He is quite health conscious as well, and he always wonders why his friends find that so funny. Yu Zheng enjoys playing a wide range of sports, such as basketball, frisbee and squash, as well as a newfound interest, snowboarding! He envisions himself being able to do ollies, 720 spin jumps, and somersaults (altogether, that is) on the piste in the near future. In his free time, Yu Zheng enjoys playing the guitar too. He embraces new experiences such as bungee jumping, skydiving, diving etc. These are all on his bucket list and he intends to conquer them all as soon as possible! Last of all, if you wish to know the story behind the name Liam, do approach your friendly Events Officer himself and he'd be more than happy to tell you all about it. **Events Officer 2 – Koh Yi Sheng** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695643/_rHcibdIT2yazulzywhS/yisheng…> Don’t be surprised if you hear some sort of a thumping on the ground. If it’s peppered with a rhythmic clackety-clack of nails on the table, you can be certain that Yi Sheng is responsible for all that sound. He can usually be found head-banging to pounding rock. His passion for cooking has transformed the kitchen into his regular playground. Whipping up the most mouth-watering of all dishes, his roast pork has attracted people from all around. And if the weather is good, he bakes lots of cakes – usually round (I wonder why). Yi Sheng also owns a Steam library bigger than his book library, which is profoundly tragic considering how many have been left to collect virtual dust. Someday he will be back in the battleground. Someday after UKBound, that is. **Sports Officer – Wong Jen Yi** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695645/h42G6h6tIyO_Im0sZA9Z/jenyi.p…> Jen Yi has a long history in sports, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and table foosball -- unfortunately nothing very normal. That being said, she enjoys (which is not the same as being good at) most ball games (except handball). When not in school, she is either trying to beat the computer or trying to beat the deadlines. She enjoys eating, but only if someone else is cooking, and reads nearly everything (except for those certain types of magazines). She is looking forward to making sports (and games) more fun and accessible to everyone in SingSoc for learning, bonding and losing weight. She is an elusive creature, sighted only around 9am and 12pm in school, and even then only at a distance. Any suggestions, comments, feedback and (god forbid) complaints should instead be directed to the email: sportsofficer(a)ic-singsoc.net **Liaisons Officer – Chen Yiliang** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695647/tT2v_U0OC19p1j9aSGLJ/yiliang…> Yiliang swears that being in Imperial College makes him neither a geek nor weird. He just doesn’t really understand why people hate doing tutorials! He finds it a daily necessity, something to keep him going. And nope, he’s not weird. Yiliang plays the bass (aka it’s a bass, not a guitar) and he often dreams of playing live on stage wearing a skeleton jumpsuit. He loves music and a daily dosage of music is once again essential for his well-being. And oh, Yiliang is your Liaison Officer! He thinks that he is well suited for the role. Extremely well suited. He finds a combination of his love for tutorials and music to being the killer combination of a good Liaison Officer. He promises to serve all of you well and to his utmost ability. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3. UKSSC Captain's Ball - ICSS vs KCLMSS (10th Mar 13) ----------------------------------------------------------------- * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695579/0DjbNBF9O9FoYPjj_Ja9/captain…> Last Sunday, 10th March, the ICSS Captain’s Ball team faced the KCLMSS Captain’s Ball team in an intense match that had to be seen to be believed. The team consisted of: 1. Yu Yen Chen 2. Tan Sze Kiat 3. Jason Low 4. Liam Lim Yu Zheng 5. Akash Philip 6. Tay Ming Yang 7. Shiah Zi Chao 8. Klaxton Kok 9. Si Jia Lee 10. Audrie Lim 11. Jenyi Wong The score was 17-10 to ICSS at the end of a thrilling first half, and the match ultimately ended with a victorious 24-20 to ICSS! A sincere apology to those who did not manage to play on that day, but hopefully it will be better for the next two matches. A big thank you too, to all who came down to play and support the team at Ethos! The next match will be on 17th March at Ethos, 9am! Do keep a lookout for it! Your friendly Sports Officer, Jenyi ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Shout-out for Ideas for Major Event 2014 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Always had an event you wanted to participate in but could not? Ever had a dream but lacked the means to realize it? Got a crazy, wacky idea which you know will blow everyone away? Now is the time to give yourselves and Singsoc a chance! Send your ideas for the next **Major Event** to our Major Event Officer, Chuan Khim at majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net, or text him at 07831872208. We want **YOU** to have a say in the biggest event of our Singsoc calendar! Be sure that we will definitely listen to you, and work with you on your idea! Let's work together to have an amazing time for Major Event 2014! Cheers! Chuan Khim, your Major Event Officer ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5. LSESU Dine-in-the-Dark ----------------------------------------------------------------- The LSESU Singapore society warmly welcomes you to our first-ever dining event in complete darkness! This event focuses on raising awareness of the visually handicapped among university students in London. Participants will enjoy a 2-course meal in pitch darkness, an experience that simulates the obstacles that the visually handicapped face in their everyday lives. All profits will be donated to Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped. Tickets are only 10 pounds! The poster can be found here <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/695568/M0k7_6eSnbIi7SF2wWTn/dine3.j…>. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ztmw5VH6oGyWqlNUVBkvrPZ2T_okVeps5pC_Bx9KnD… *For non-LSE students please sign up and contact one of the following LSE Singsoc committee members for payment and ticketing arrangements Michelle Fung +44 7547 338071 Winston Ang +44 7761 058028 Alvin Loh +44 7562 710546 Daoyuan +44 7562 763301 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6. SgIS Mid-Term Scholarship ----------------------------------------------------------------- Application cycle will be closed after 2nd April till end of 2013. Interested students who met SgIS eligibility criteria are to submit their application by **1st April**. Otherwise there will be a long wait till next year before SgIS Mid-Term is opened for application again. **Application Date:** Close on 1st April 2013 till 31st December 2013. **Selection Cycle:** April 2013 – Early July **Offer Period:** By end July **New Application Cycle:** 1st January 2014 – 1st April 2014 (TBC) For more info, please visit: *http://www.singaporeindustryscholarship.sg/* ----------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Career opportunities with CIMB ----------------------------------------------------------------- Calling all **Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean** and **Thai** students interested in pursuing a career in Banking. CIMB Group will be recruiting in the UK again! Hear from Puan Hamidah Naziadin, Head of Group Corporate Resources at our information session and meet CIMB representatives at our information session on **Sunday, 7th April 2013, 10am** at the **Lancaster London Hotel**. We have the following opportunities open to students of all years: **Final Year / Masters / PhD - The Complete Banker™ Programme ** Graduate positions are available in the following business areas: * Investment Banking * Consumer Banking **First, Second / Penultimate Year Students - Summer Internships** Internship positions are available in all our business areas All our positions are open to graduates with an expected Second Class (Upper) from any degree discipline. To register and for more information, please visit CIMB Information Session <http://sg.dimension.jobsdb.com/career/Default.asp?PID=3&AC=ContactSG&EC=CON…>. To apply for any of the programmes or for any queries, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by **25 March 2013** to secure an interview slot. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8. UOB Personal Banking Associate Programme ----------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Financial Services is a progressive and forward looking business that seeks to anticipate customers’ investment, financial and lifestyle needs. By identifying different lifestyle and customer segments, we are able to provide total financial planning advice to our customers and develop innovative wealth management products and services to suit their needs. We fulfill the current and emerging financial needs of individuals through high quality customised products and services, underpinned by deep customer insight and seamless, multi-channel service delivery. The programme aims to groom talents to take on exciting frontline roles in delivering high quality customised financial services and products to our customers. Our goal is to nurture total wealth managers who will be ready for future roles in Relationship Management and Privilege Banking. This is a structured programme that provides training in the following areas: * Insurance and Investment products * Sales * On-The-Job · CMFAS certification To apply, please upload your CV on this link <http://sg.dimension.jobsdb.com/career/Default.asp?PID=3&AC=ContactSG&EC=CON…>. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Watch this space! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Always dreamed of being an OGL? Want to make a difference to the lives of your fellow Singaporeans? Then look no further! If YOU feel even the faintest tingling in your bones to contribute in any way at all, stay tuned to the weekly Kaya & Toast for more exciting information coming your way soon! 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The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Spring Term Week 9: Final issue from the 30th
by Gabriel Quek 06 Mar '13

06 Mar '13

Updates Hi everyone, I believe this issue needs no introduction. We welcome our newly-elected 31st Executive Committee and bid farewell as the 30th Exco. Each of us has a personal message to you below. Deep heartfelt thanks to all for journeying with us this year, and all the best for the year ahead. Yours faithfully, Gabriel 30th Secretary ------------------------------ Contents 1. The 31st ICSS Executive Committee <#13d402fe3b751c55_item1> 2. Final words from our President, Ashley <#13d402fe3b751c55_item2> 3. Final words from our Vice-President, Bennett <#13d402fe3b751c55_item3> 4. Final words from our Secretary, Gabriel <#13d402fe3b751c55_item4> 5. Final words from our Treasurer, Zhen Yi <#13d402fe3b751c55_item5> 6. Final words from our Major Event Officer, Hsuan Te<#13d402fe3b751c55_item6> 7. Final words from our Events Officer, Ting Wei<#13d402fe3b751c55_item7> 8. Final Words from our Events Officer, Qian Wen<#13d402fe3b751c55_item8> 9. Final words from our Sports Officer, Kai Qin <#13d402fe3b751c55_item9> 10. Final words from our Liaisons Officer, Xing Kai<#13d402fe3b751c55_item10> ------------------------------ 1. The 31st ICSS Executive Committee Thank you everyone who came down for AGM on the 27th of February 2012! It is with great pleasure that we introduce the new committee! *President: Chew Hong Rui Vice-President: Gabriel Wee Secretary: Chan Siming Treasurer: Tan Wei Jie Events Officer (Major Event): Ho Chuan Khim Events Officers: Lim Yu Zheng & Koh Yi Sheng Sports Officer: Wong Jen Yi Liaisons Officer: Chen Yiliang* We hope that you will give them your whole-hearted support over the next year, just as you have done for us during our term. Now, as we officially step down from our positions, it must be said that it was indeed a pleasure to serve all of you, and we would like to thank each one of you in our individual posts below; those whom we have worked with, or who have supported us the countless times we required it. Our 30th President is fond of saying, "the Exco is not the society, neither is the society the Exco". Indeed, as we begin our handover to the new committee, we are truly heartened by the dedication of those who have stepped-up to the call. The society continues to grow and develop with each batch bringing fresh ideas and rich experiences, having great strength only from the combined strength of its members. It is a unity of purpose and vision that defines us. Thus, although we remember very fondly all the memories made with all of you over the past year, we also remember the reasons we ran for office in the first place, just over a year ago. The vision we believed in still burns strongly in our hearts today, with the torch now passed to the 31st. Farewell! It may be time for the 30th to step down, but all of the ICSS, past, present and future, share in the light of this vision: that is, to build a home away from home. Regards, The 30th Executive Committee ------------------------------ 2. Final words from our President, Ashley Dearest Friends, It has been a really wonderful year and I am honestly at a loss as I try to think of an adequate means of presenting the enormity of the emotions running through my mind at the culmination of our term as an Exco. We have had many ups and downs throughout the year and for me, these memories will probably last a lifetime. As this will probably be the last public message I write for the society, I think it is appropriate that, despite the huge inadqueacy of the mode of expression, I convey my immense gratitude to all the people who have helped me personally through this year in office. First and foremost, I want to thank you, our members for your steadfast support throughout the year, your enthusiasm and smiles have always served as a huge source of motivation for me and I do hope that we have not let you down. Thank you for constantly being the strength on which we could depend to bring our society forward. Next, I would like to thank Esther, for always being there, my one unwavering pillar of support. For being someone I could turn to whenever I needed. I would also like to thank my housemates (Weishi, Arnold, Bennett and Xing Kai) for being so accomodating to our Exco meetings and cooking dinner when I couldn’t make it. Thanks also to my coursemates (Leona, Ziguang, Edmund, Ting Wei, Bennett, Xing Kai, Arnold, Zhi Jie, Lejon, Gabriel and Tze Liang) for helping me to keep up with lectures and schoolwork. Thank you also to all my seniors for the firm support that you have given us throughout the term. Thank you to the senior Excos for providing us with the benefit of your experience as we went about our term. Thanks also to my course seniors who provided me with extremely helpful advice on my course. And to all other seniors, thank you for providing me with the moral support of your presence and kind words that has inspired me throughout the year. Last but not least, thank you to the 30th Exco. It has been a rough ride, but we’ve made it through together. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the cause, but above all, thank you for having my back the whole year. It may have been tough, but despite everything I have never once felt alone. So, as we head into a new Exco term, I would like to wish the 31st all the best and good luck for the year ahead. And to Hong Rui, may you have a fulfilling term ahead. Sincerely, Ashley Ng (ret.) President ICSS ------------------------------ 3. Final words from our Vice-President, Bennett It is with much nostalgia and a heart indescribably full of thanks that I now pen this note to convey the memories and experiences that were a result of a fulfilling year, not as a farewell, but as a form of reflection. At long last, it is my privilege to acknowledge the extraordinary mix of people who form the backbone of the society, who a year ago placed their trust in us to carry forward this family which we had come to respect and love as a home away from home. *"I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks." - William Shakespeare* While mere words would not suffice, I may only offer these meager thanks to those who have provided much needed light during the dark stretches of our journey, and made the bumps and scrapes of our term worthwhile. *Something that has always puzzled me all my life is why, when I am in special need of help, the good deed is usually done by somebody on whom I have no claim. - William Feather* To my batch-mates, the 2nd-years, my dear friends. You have known us the longest, and have been with us through many an event. There is tremendous potential in our batch amidst the myriad characters and talents, and I am proud to know each of you as a friend. May we never cease to work towards strengthening our bonds of friendship, and during the remainder of our time together as the 30th batch of the ICSS, let us be inspiring models of support and unity to one another and to this society which has provided us with so much, least of which are these people we now call friends. To my dearest, most favoured course-mates, the wonderful year-2 Chem Engineers. It must be made known to you the appreciation and gratitude brimming inside of me each time any of you lent your support in any way; the annotated lecture slides meticulously scanned or photographed and shared when we missed (or skipped) lectures, your unassuming presence at ICSS events, constant reminders about deadlines and exams, and many more instances I won’t have the space to mention here. Special thanks to Leona for being an amazing Acad Rep, always on task, ever helpful. I eagerly await future dinners and gatherings and outings with you wonderful bunch of friends! To Arnold and Wei Shi, our longsuffering house-mates. Thank you for your loyal support of the events we organise and for your involvement whenever we asked for it, even when you weren’t obligated to do so by the house-mate agreement. Thanks for being so accommodating of the many invasions we have of our common room and the accompanying noise and of the stores held in various parts of the house. Thanks also for cooking and keeping dinner for Ashley, Xing Kai and me when we could not get home until really late at times. Special mention of Esther, who in addition to providing much-needed help with ICSS work, cooked and delivered dinner to us on occasion over the Major Event period, and who also doubled up as our Exco Welfare Officer, providing many moments of sumptuous delight! To my OGLs (Jason, Chin, Yun Yi, Leck Hung, Li Min). Thank you for shaping my perception of the society from the onset of Sojourn, for showing me that there is tremendous potential to be of great influence in any capacity, and for being a huge source of encouragement when we first took office. I will endeavour to be to my juniors an exemplary figure of responsibility and care as you have all been to us, the spawn of Hercules. To the 28th and 29th Excos. Thank you for guiding us through our initial period in office, for your invaluable words of advice, for your presence when we needed it the most, for the assurance that your experience and assistance would always be readily offered. Thank you for coming to us when we didn’t go to you and for subtly nagging at us sometimes. Thank you for the work you did to make the ICSS the amazing community handed into our charge. To Bryan and Eileen, thanks for being my mentors and for enabling me to dutifully serve the society, and for knowing when it was time to let go of my hand while watching over me like a parent. We will miss having all of you as our consultants and confidantes once you graduate. To my comrades in the 30th Exco. It is this paragraph that I find the most difficult to write. You alone understand. What it means to put members first. What it’s like to have ridiculously critical and long-drawn discussions debating societal issues to the point of personal conflict, yet leave these meetings as cheery buddies. What it feels like to sacrifice time, money, academics, social schedules, while constantly being cognizant of expecting absolutely nothing in return. What it’s like to hope for a treat at The Fat Duck by the boss. It has been an incredible 12 months together with an exceptional team so dedicated to fulfilling a vision we all share, a group of extraordinary people who propped one another up through each high and low, 8 people I am exceedingly proud to call my friends. We invested every fragment of our being in this venture and made it our life over the past year, and I wouldn’t have asked for another team to share this journey with. As “Imperial College Singapore Society” once said (not on Facebook), "Once a 30th, always a 30th". Let us live through to that axiom. It has been my honour to serve with you. To the 31st Exco. Challenges abound in the year ahead and you may lose sight of what brought you to this position, but you will rise above them as you grow to understand your place in this home we seek to build. Always be there for one another, regardless of context and circumstance, and you will catch a glimpse of what the society as a whole aspires towards. You have my assurance that this will turn out to be an unforgettable journey. Treasure it. May you find joy and contentment in the work that you do and in the friendships you will make. The 30th has got your back. As we pass the torch on, we join our brothers and sisters in throwing our weight behind the 31st Exco of the ICSS, to support and uphold them as they strive to continue to strengthen the bonds of family within our society, which is so fundamentally defined by its relationships. May we all enable the ICSS to carry on its legacy: to be a home away from home. Yours sincerely, Bennett Member #003 ------------------------------ 4. Final words from our Secretary, Gabriel I thought writing this would be easy, but really, I don’t know where to begin. Having recently read through all your lovely notes and scribbles on the humongous card, prepared and presented by the wonderful OGLLs, as well as the farewell messages of several other Exco members (which I did not edit! For the most part…), I now realise the enormity of this endeavour. No amount of ink spilled will be able to fully describe what I have to say, but I will try, starting from, if you haven’t already guessed it, none other than the start! To Shun Ying, my predecessor, thank you for showing me the ropes, for your impeccably ordered folders and subfolders, your clear file naming convention, and generally for showing me what it takes and means to be a good, organised secretary. You have made my term infinitely easier, and for that I am really grateful. To Qin Zheng and Joshua, thank you for convincing me to run in the first place. I was afraid initially, but it was really one of those defining moments in life, that have fortunately turned out to be for the better. To Qin Zheng especially, thank you for having been an exemplary music team admin, to have spurred me to take on the very same role (before handing over to Bennett), and for supporting me throughout the year, always ready to dispense a lame joke or two too many. To the floorball team, it’s been a great year playing alongside you all. It was literally the only thing that slowed the accumulation of that little fat layer on my tummy. I hope you all had a memorable WSG and Notts Games – sorry if you didn’t get to play enough. There’s always the coming year to train for and look forward to! Nevertheless, thank you for sharing in this sport that I enjoy very much and we will hopefully continue to play and grow as a team. To my coursemates, thank you for keeping me abreast with the pace of lectures and assignments through your regular updates. Thank you for readily dispensing advice and guidance on coursework and for collecting notes when I am too tired or busy or lazy to attend lectures. Seeing that 5 members of the 30th Exco can proudly call you our coursemates, it says something about the level of support you have provided over this past year, compared to if it had been only 1 or 2 of us in the Exco. I treasure those rare and precious outings that we have had, and hopefully we will get to see each other more often nowadays. To the Major Event songwriters, thank you for your many hours of hard work put into the music. Thank you also for believing in me and trusting that I would lead you all on the right track, despite being strangers at the onset. It is testament to the power of Major Event that I no longer count you all as strangers but as comrades and friends. Special thanks go to Yiheng and Hong Rui, to whom I am extremely grateful for the exceptional amount of time invested in creating the music, and for taking my advice and suggestions seriously and humbly. Few can understand the pain of the multiple revisions (some major, some minor – no pun intended) we each had to make in order to produce good music for Major Event. To the Major Event singing team, it was invigorating, to say the least, to accompany you as Bennett took you through the songs. Your inexhaustible energy and joy kept me going when the rehearsal schedule got really heavy. To the Major Event musicians, I really could not have asked for a more talented and eager bunch. To be honest, that was my first experience conducting and leading such a strange mishmash of instruments. But with all your support and determination along the way, we have transformed from a ragtag bunch of musicians to a proper, cohesive ensemble. Thank you all for allowing me to indulge in my love for music, and for sharing in the joys of making good music together. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding, when I was not always on form or on time. Finally, thank you all for the card you presented to me just before the performance. It was very encouraging to see how my efforts have affected all of you and to have such warm appreciation shown toward me. Thank you for making my Major Event experience so fantastic. We did it! And I’m immensely proud of all of you. I know several of the groups and people above don’t really belong within an official farewell by a secretary, but you guys really shaped my term and I would like to take this final opportunity to express my thanks and to appreciate your efforts as well. For truly, the ICSS would be so much less vibrant without each and every one of your contributions, and it is time to balance the scales of gratitude and recognise 2 very important groups of people below. To all Singaporeans in Imperial, whether you know it or not, you are part of the vision of the ICSS. You are part of the community that roots you in stable ground yet gives you freedom to sprout in all directions. You are both motivation for and result of our efforts, without whom the ICSS would have no meaning. Many of you serve without being recognised; contribute your time, effort and even money without expecting to get back what you have put in. Sounds like what the Exco does? Indeed it is, and we, the 30th, acknowledge all these unsung heroes who put in just as much as us, if not more, in their own way, without getting any public credit. How many societies can say 70 odd members came down for a 9 hour meeting to decide its future? All the little actions matter, your unwavering presence at events, your technical and artistic contributions, your ready co-operation, your words of thanks and encouragement. In fact, the 30th had the informal idea of having a “Member of the Year” award, which became “Member of the Month”, which eventually became infeasible simply due to the overwhelming number of outstanding people in the society. Thank you for believing in us, but more importantly, for believing in the society. Lastly, to the 30th Exco, I know you all need no thanks but a good Fat Duck meal treat instead. Unfortunately I must annoy you guys once again by providing the exact opposite. One of you guys mentioned in your message that the Exco models the ICSS by being a family that always has each other’s backs. To take the metaphor further, thank you Ashley, for being that hearty father-figure leading the committee, whose decisions and guidance we trust and respect, for shouldering the heaviest burdens and for being the big butt of our jokes. The path as been rough and winding, and we just have made it past a significant phase, now older (how true) and hopefully wiser. Next up, thank you, Bennett, for being the emotional centre of our committee, for discussing with Ashley all the large-scale issues, and for always making sure that we were doing all right. Thank you, Zhen Yi, for always being there for me and keeping me in check whenever I got lazy, for enforcing the standards set by myself and for always offering advice or a listening ear should I need it. To the rest of the Exco, it has been a great pleasure working with you all. I will miss having a group of people listen so attentively to my waffling, and those times where we spent hours arguing over stuff ranging from the tiniest of details to the fundamentals underlying what we do. I don’t regret running for office at all. Our members made it worthwhile, you guys made it life-changing. To the 31st, I’m full of pride to see that so many of you whom I have worked with have risen to the challenge, fuelled by the same beliefs that brought the 30th into office. You carry a heavy responsibility, no doubt about that, and it will be difficult, but the load will be lightened by none other than our members, all 217 of them and counting, most especially your batchmates and friends, who will share in the thick and thin of many of your experiences. Eventually, like the 30th, you will come to realise the true immensity of what you all will achieve only after your term. And trust me; it will be worthwhile (I had my doubts all too often). Not forgetting us, the 30th, the 29th and maybe even the 28th, we who have been stewards of this excellent society before, who understand the pains and trials to come, remember that we are always behind you. Regards, Gabriel 30th Secretary ------------------------------ 5. Final words from our Treasurer, Zhen Yi To the ICSS, thank you for providing me with the opportunity to serve you at a greater level. The past year in office was not easy - it was a great test of mental (and sometimes physical) strength, but no doubt very fulfilling. I grew a lot over the past year and learnt a great deal about the world, myself and the people around me. I'm sure that these lessons, memories and hopefully friendships will last a lifetime. Thanks to the 30th Exco, for being such a dynamic, capable and responsible bunch. I love how we learnt to work together seamlessly and play on each of our strengths. It has been a pleasure learning more about each of you. Our term may be over but the memories of our late-night meetings and saikang sessions will forever remain. Now that we are stepping down, we can finally focus on eating dim sum and formulating our kidnapping plans. Thank you Gerald, Esther, Tsai, Arnold, Bao Chen, the Year 2 Chemists, the OGLLs, etcetcetc..., for being there when we needed help. Thank you for helping us take photos at our events when we needed manpower, cooking extra food to feed the freeloaders at potluck events, designing shirts/logos, bringing people down for events so that the objectives can be met... The list goes on. No words can fully express our appreciation for your help. Thank you Gabriel, Ashley, Grace, Bennett, Jaren, Esther, Yi Hui, Arnold, Gabriel Wee, Yen Chen, Cephas, Jamie, Qin Zheng, Leonard, Jia Yun etc. (Sorry I must have left some people out!) for your encouragement during the Major Event period. Your words/acts of concern (whether big or small) kept me going and it really made a difference knowing that people do care. Thanks to the 29th Exco and Bryan Ng for patiently answering all our questions and giving good advice throughout our term (especially my tall predecessor Joel, who is probably the only other guy who understands my pain). I would also like to thank my family (albeit not on the mailing list) for being extremely supportive and helpful all the time, especially over the past summer and winter breaks. Thanks for being patient and understanding when we couldn't spend as much time together as we would like. Thanks for always offering help, being understanding when our home was conquered by giant papier mache burger patties dripping with glue, helping me cut and perforate UKBound tickets, finding the cheapest chocolate coins and angpows, teaching me about bank and finance procedures, and fetching me around Singapore when I had to run errands. Thank you for the immense moral support and unconditional love that you always give. Thanks to everyone else who encouraged, thanked or supported us throughout the year. The idea of "servant leadership" can be really trying at times, and even though we do not expect any recognition in return, it's gratifying to know that our efforts are worthwhile. It's also comforting to know that although some view the society as merely an avenue to obtain deals & monetary benefits, so many also share our belief that what we build every year is a community of Singaporeans in which people support and care for one another. To Wei Jie, all the best! Members will start running away from you and greeting you with "I paid already!" instead of the conventional hello, but do not despair. You will still have friends. ------------------------------ 6. Final words from our Major Event Officer, Hsuan Te Where to start, where to start. I'd begin by saying my term as Major Event Officer has been long, and yet felt so terribly short. I'd speak about my time as the Major Event Officer, but as the previous Excos have said time and time again: "You are an Exco member first, before you are a Major Event Officer". And how true that has been. I'll be quick, because Gabriel is nailing me to get this out by today, apart from the lengthy thank yous that the rest of the Exco have written. I'd like to thank all those who've been with me on this journey, through the open fields, the dark forests and the raging rivers. You know who you are, and if you know me you've already been appreciated, in whatever way I deal with things. To all those who've taken part in our activities, I hope you've enjoyed yourselves, made new friends and had exciting experiences. Remember to pass on the love and devotion that the 9 of us have poured over the year to those who will come in next. There was so much more that we hoped to do but time was not on our side. With that said, it doesn't stop here. I had my apprehensions about writing this, because this "wrap up" or "farewell note" meant that this would be the end of the 30th Exco, and the start of the 31st. But it doesn't stop here. It never does. There's always work to do, people to be brought together and hot dam, Major Event 2014 is just a year away! ------------------------------ 7. Final words from our Events Officer, Ting Wei When elected a year ago, it was with much passion and enthusiasm that I stepped into the shoes of an Events Officer of ICSS. Having experienced the exciting and enjoyable events the 29th Exco had brought to us, I was ready to carry it forward and contribute my share to ICSS. As I finished delivering the Events Report during AGM as my last time addressing the society as an Events Officer, I was hit by a wave of nostalgia as I recounted my entire year working together with the 30th to make ICSS' vision become a reality. Being an Events Officer has shaped my entire second year in university, and all in all it has been an extremely rewarding experience. I have had the opportunity to interact and make friends with most of ICSS, and hopefully you, as members, have enjoyed the events we organised as well. There have been the highs and lows, as with any endeavour, but in the end I'm extremely glad to have run for this position and worked with all the members of the 30th Exco, who have been an exceptional team to work with. I am truly thankful for the people who have supported me in one way or another throughout the year, and it is with gratitude and a sense of accomplishment that I step down to make way for the 31st Exco to further make the events in ICSS a success for the members. To the following people, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for me, and ICSS in my term as an Events Officer. *30th ICSS Exco* We did it, guys. I've always believed that a strong team is critical to achieve success in any endeavour, and I could not have asked for a better team to work with in my time as an Events Officer. Remembering the day when we all were elected and sat together as an Exco for a first time, it is truly amazing how we managed to bond, work together and turn out as the singular unit that we call the Exco now. Thinking back to all the fun times we had in Lake District burning car engines and failing terribly at Easter Egg hunting, the down times we had trying to fit each others' schedules to meet up in Singapore to meet never-ending deadlines, the crazy times we had camwhoring after everyone had left in SFP, and the final emotional bow we took as we were declared officially dissolved, I'm proud to say that I belonged in the 30th ICSS Exco, and I thank each and every one of you for making this year the best time in my university life thus far. I'll never forget the times we shared together, the laughter, tears (mostly Bennett=p), dancing, singing, and all the crazy things we do together. You guys are without a doubt the best team I've ever worked with, and I look forward to all the future moments we'll share together, this time simply as friends:) *To Edmund and Tsai* If ICSS is the 'home away from home', then you guys are my 'home away from home away from home', for when I am not at ICSS meeting or in school, I'm most likely chilling out with you guys at home (the Longridge one):) Thanks for being the most awesome housemates anyone can wish for! The list of things to thank you guys for are endless, and I'll try my best to be succinct, so here goes: Thanks for always being there for me and caring for me, for putting up with my late nights, my little quirks and eccentricities, cooking for me (though I suspect that's because I can't really cook that well either and not because of Singsoc), even tucking me into bed when I crash and forget to turn off the lights or am about to destroy something important by sleeping on it (Thanks Tsai^^). Also, a big thank you for your unwavering support for ICSS and the activities we organise (minus Major Event, still looking forward to your participation in 4th year ah=D), and whipping me back into shape when I slack off sometimes. In short, without you guys, I'd be in as terrible a state as a homeless hobo. Thanks guys, I look forward to more years of awesome shizz living together:D *Chem Eng Coursemates* While I may have been neglecting my academics just a *little* bit this year, you guys have made every effort to ensure that I am not in danger of getting expelled. Which is totally awesome. A huge thank you to all of you who have helped me when I trailed behind in studies this year, for all the note-takers in class who conscientiously post them for the lectures that I happen to miss (more often than not), and all the encouragement and support you guys have shown me, I really appreciate it^^ *Acting Team* You guys are no doubt the closest freshers I know, and I've had tonnes of fun having rehearsals and going through all the emotional, happy, sad, stressed, surprising and plain cheeky moments we all hold dear to our hearts long after Major Event has passed. It's been a rollercoaster ride with you guys, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it=) Thanks for the plaque that I now am certain was not Jimmy's FYP, and I look forward to all the acting rehearsals ahead! *Members* Events fail to achieve their purpose without the members' support, and it is extremely encouraging that all of you have shown heartening support for the events that we have organised for you. The strength of a society is measured by its members, and I would like to thank each and every member for your support, no matter the scale and type. And finally, to a group of people whom I have relied on tremendously, *Ashley, Arnold and Edmund*. Listening to me can sometimes be a chore, but you guys do it without a complain and always give me a clearer picture with sound advice and an objective point of view. You guys have been an absolute rock solid pillar of support, and I would not have been able to survive the year without you guys. Words fail to express the amount of gratitude I owe, thanks 'bro's! *31st Exco* And now as my (rather long) thank you comes to an end, I would like to wish the 31st Exco all the best in their term. You guys will face challenges and difficulties, but as long as you guys support each other fully and face them as a team, I'm certain that you guys will succeed in fulfilling your objectives. We will always be there for you guys, so don't hesitate to ask us for help, or even support when it's needed. Enjoy the year ahead! ------------------------------ 8. Final Words from our Events Officer, Qian Wen It has been 48 hours since the dissolution of the 30th executive committee as I am writing this. As I sit in the JCR wondering how to start this, because there are so many things I have to cover, I look back and realise what an amazing year it truly has been. But before I start, do pardon my writing because I’m not letting Gabriel vet this (heh). My stint as an events officer hasn’t been easy. There have been countless nights of fatigue and stress than I could possibly remember. Some are forgotten because the moment you get past them you kinda just want to forget what you have been through. Some are etched in my mind because they were part of the process in creating something magical. But despite all the tough times together with the 30th, there has never been a lack of motivation nor doubt that whatever we did was not for nought. It was, and has always been, for the wonderful people who have always been around me throughout this year. There are many people I am thankful for, because without them my journey as an events officer would have been utterly incomplete. To my upperstudy *Qin Zheng*, thanks for all the support, advice and help you have provided me right from the start, especially for Sojourn. I am really grateful for them and appreciate the fact that you are always a text/call away if I ever need help. I haven’t forgotten how you told me that if I ever need help I should just ask and help will be provided. To* Team Sojourn*: Sojourn was my first major event and as much as I steady myself into making it the best it can be, I know it would have been impossible without the support you guys have given to me. Thanks for all the hard work and cooperation that not only gave me the drive I needed to continue when things got difficult, but also made Sojourn a success. It has been a delight working with you guys and I couldn’t have asked for more. I hope you guys enjoyed Sojourn as much as I did. Special mention goes to my OGLLs - *Edmund, Cephas, Gerald, Marc, Daryl* and* Yong Qian.* I still remember us meeting late one night at Kallang Macs to make plans and having supper afterwards. Those were some fun times together but more importantly, thank you so much for giving me your full support and believing in me. There were times when I lost faith in my capability but these thoughts were always dismissed when I think about you guys. Thanks for the kind words that gave me strength to make Sojourn possible. To my *ME Dance team*: Why am I Sergeant Major? Jokes aside, it has been so lovely having you guys. Thanks for putting in your best effort in learning the dance steps within the limited time given, especially when majority of you have no dance background. I know I have been really anal about your punctuality, but know that I really do appreciate it when you come punctually for the dance practices. Thanks for tolerating my ‘fierceness’ and keeping practices lively with your bubbly presences. You guys were absolutely brilliant on stage and I am very proud to have seen how far you guys have come and grown. Special mention goes to my capable choreographers *Jason, Larissa, Siming *and* Li Bing*. You guys are the best choreographers I could ever have. Thanks for being so diligent and serious at choreographing the dances and teaching the dancers. I know things were rough at the start but I really appreciate how I never have to worry because I could always depend on you guys to do a great job. To my dearest chemists *Larissa, Estella, Kai Ni, Jaren* and *Yong Yao*: I absolutely love you guys even though I don’t say it out. You guys are always always always there for me no matter what. I am immensely grateful for your presences in the events we organise and always contributing in whatever ways you all can. I remember during SFP we needed people to bring food because it was a potluck, but everyone was busy studying for exams. Yet you guys spent hours making chicken rice because of my request. And that is just one of the many things you guys did. There are plenty more that I can list – helping me to take notes when I skip lectures, accommodating my schedule when planning gatherings, listening to my rants etc. Thanks for being the awesome friends I can always count on. Words cannot describe how grateful and lucky I am to have you guys. You guys make boring lectures and stressful labs so much better. To my housemates *Leona, Kaini and Charlotte*: Thanks for being so considerate all the time, especially during the ME period when I couldn’t stick to our cooking schedule. Thanks for leaving dinner and the heater on for me when I come home really late. And Leona, thanks for keeping my table lamp on when you are heading to bed and I’m not back yet. These may seem like small things but it’s always the small gestures that count. More importantly, thanks for showing support for our events and getting excited over dressing up for Halloween and Christmas party. To *Arnold*: Thanks for being such a dear friend. For always asking, ‘Tan Qian Wen, how are you?’ every time you see me. For the nights we walk back together singing Maroon 5 songs (I’m never gonna leave this bed~). For the help and support you have given the past year, for the intellectual discussions, for the concern and advice when life gets tough. It has been wonderful having you in my life. To the *30th Exco*: I can go on and on but I fear KnT will be too lengthy. It has been such an amazing year working with you guys and I couldn’t have asked for a better team. ‘’*When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand.*‘’ Thanks for standing beside me, going through thick and thin together and always putting in your hearts and souls into the job. Thanks for the plentiful laughter, great fun and most importantly, the never ending passion – they bring my fatigue and stress away. It’s been a blast and I love you guys. To *Yi Sheng*: The journey isn’t going to be easy but it promises plenty; the more you give, the more you’ll get. So give your all and know that I am always available to help! To *ICSS*: thanks for the unforgettable experience. It has been a great honour. Love, Qian Wen Ex-Events Officer ------------------------------ 9. Final words from our Sports Officer, Kai Qin Hello Everyone, Having reached the end of my term in office, I just want to give credit to everyone who has supported me in one way or another.* The 30th Exco* >From complete strangers to pals, the friendships that I have built with everyone of you over the past year are among the most precious things that I have gained from my term in office. I vividly remember how Qian Wen warmly invited me to sit with the newly-formed Exco right after I was voted in to office. From that day since, you guys have shown me nothing short of the warmth that I felt from that gesture. It took a while for the introvert in me to open up to you guys but I am really glad to be able to call you guys family today. It has been a great honour to work with all of you, you are without doubt among the most capable people that I've ever met and I have really learnt a lot from serving the Society by your side. :') *Sports Reps* Augustine, Esther, Daryl, Wendy, Charlotte, Qi Quan and Arnold thank you for helping me coordinate the various sports teams, especially for WSG and Notts. Our success at WSG and Notts would not have been possible without your efforts and I believe the sportsmen of ICSS are extremely grateful too. *Major Event Set Design* Bertrand, Yen Chen and Ken, the Aragorn, Leoglas and Gimli of Set Design. Thank you so much for all the effort that you've put in to Major Event, the knowledge of leaving Set Design in your hands really made life a lot easier for me. The success of Major Event would not have been possible if not for the outstanding efforts of your team. To my Costumes team, in particular Shi Xuan, Esther, Wei Shi and Guan Jie, thank you all for your encouragement and support through Major Event. *My Friends and Housemates* Thanks for cooking and saving dinner for me all the times that I was busy with work. And not locking me out of the house when I came home late :p And my Aero mates, thank you in advance for I will be depending on you guys to catch up work from now on haha. *To Everyone Else* I hope everyone of you who had participated in sports in ICSS over the past year have thoroughly enjoyed yourselves and hope that you all will be able to give the same support that you've shown me to the new Sports Officer, Jen Yi, in the coming year! Signing off for the last time as your friendly Sports Officer. For Smiles, Kai Qin :) ------------------------------ 10. Final words from our Liaisons Officer, Xing Kai At the AGM exactly 1 year ago, I remember telling Edmund with great humour, who was sitting next to me, "What if I got into the Exco?" – the idea of running for any post at all in the Exco never so much as crossed my mind. It is with great irony that later that night, I found myself sitting at the front row of the lecture theatre with the rest of the 30th. Later, as I walked into Southside Social Space and talked to Jun Ying and Yong Wen, only one thought was running through my mind: "What have I gotten myself into?" I will admit my original election was on the wrong premise - I was approached and accepted under the impression that the job involved large amounts of web-coding and technical expertise. The job of the Liaisons Officer is oft-misunderstood as such, and (very slightly) understandably, no one stood against me (the original reason why I was asked to run in the first place; it is a rather specialist skillset) and I entered office without fanfare. It was then to my great relief that I soon came to realize that the job does not, in fact, require any technical expertise (or at least to any great extent; I hate coding with a passion). Much above the duties of the Liaisons Officer are the duties of an Exco member. And hence began one of the longest journeys of my life. It was long not for its timescale, but rather the sheer magnitude of what Singsoc does and what it stands for. And with it came difficulty – the long meetings, the late nights, the sacrifices, the stress, obligation and responsibility. But to quote: * "Oh well, what the hey? Nothing ventured, nothing gained." - **Cookie Monster *And it is what I have gained out of this journey that makes me treasure this experience; cheesy and clichéd as it sounds, what I have learnt about life, friendship and myself. Through trials and tribulations come growth, and this year is a year I believe that has led me to take a big step towards maturity. So now, on to the light-hearted stuff after all that first world problems that don’t really bear whining about, I would like to express my utmost gratitude to these people: To my coursemates, for all the support given; I know I haven't been to many lectures (if at all) so thanks for being so patient and understanding when I needed help in submitting all that last-minute coursework. To the Major Event publicity and ticketing team, who were incredibly enthusiastic from start to end; who all came down in force to help out in the photo shoot and filming, and contributing to the meetings. In particular to Wei Jie, Zi Xiang and Chuan Khim, thanks for all the late nights you stayed up doing the Trailer/Programme Booklet. Couldn't have asked for a more dedicated group of people. To me, our working relationships have developed into friendships that I really treasure. To the design team, who have helped in photography/any other work that needed to be done despite the sometimes tight deadlines; you all have done a wonderful job. To the Retrospect team, Wei Jie, Tsai, Arnold, Cheng Xiang, Estella, Gerald, Kai Qin, Monica and Zestin, thank you so much for making Retrospect a (will be I hope) success. A lot of effort has been put in, and post-stepping-down I promise to put in even more, seeing it through to completion. In particular to Gerald, who has unfailingly covered photography for most of the events in the Singsoc calendar. Who ran all around Singapore with me for Retrospect, from Admiralty to Boon Lay, sacrificing nearly all (if not all) of his very precious few days between the end of his VA and flying back to London, as well as his leave days. Who would be willing to meet at 7 am to go all over London till after dark. Who took nearly all the department photographs and other shots for Retrospect, Major Event and everything in general. No words can express my gratitude for your commitment and support. To Jingles, whose constant support I really treasure and who always stuck by me no matter what, and pulling me through the most difficult moments in my life, be it at 3 pm or 3 am. To my housemates (non-exco ones) Wei Shi and Arnold, for being so accommodating of our sometimes difficult schedules To all my friends who have shown so much support. And to the 30th, what we have put in and what we have sacrificed only we will know. Similarly, what we have gained and what we have experienced only we will understand. Thank you for everything over the last year; it has been quite the journey. Finally to Yiliang, I wish you all the best as the next Liaisons Officer! So my final words: We require photos to add to the Living Section of Retrospect, and will appreciate any and all photos of your travels around Europe and the UK. They do not need to feature any people, just any nice photos of landmarks or landscapes that you have taken over your time in Imperial. You can send them to: retrospect(a)ic-singsoc.net. 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