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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 06/2016 (Final from 33rd ExCo!)
by Benjamin Chin 27 Mar '16

27 Mar '16

Digest Hello everyone! This will be the *last issue* of the Kaya & Toast Times from the *33rd ICSS ExCo*. I genuinely hope that you have enjoyed reading this newsletter, as much as I have enjoyed writing it. On behalf of the 33rd, I would like to thank everyone for supporting us during our term. It has definitely been our pleasure serving the society. We concluded our *Annual General Meeting* on 16th Mar 2016 last week, where the 33rd gave everyone a review of the past year in ICSS before officially stepping down. We then proceeded to elect the *34th ICSS ExCo*, and the results of the elections are as follows: *President:* Ong Si Ci *Vice-President:* He Junrui *Treasurer:* Ng Jun Da *Secretary:* Tay Hui Chiang *Major Event Officer:* Jasper Ng *Events Officers:* Goh Yan Tong, Tan Yuan Rong *Sports Officer:* Tin Jing Jie *Liaisons Officer:* Nathanael Tan We would like to congratulate them for being voted in, thank them for stepping up to continue the proud legacy of ICSS, and wish them all the best in their coming term as ExCo. The rest of this issue will be the farewell and thank you messages from everyone in the 33rd. It will be a really long read (probably the longest in the history of the Kaya & Toast Times), but I guess it might be an entertaining read for all of you who are bored over the Easter break? Finally, I hope everyone has fun during their Easter break, be it travelling in Europe or chilling in London. It has been a tough term, so do take the time to enjoy your well-deserved break! And now, let your inbox explode (with the length of this issue LOL). Your faithful Secretary, Ben Chin (: P.S. Don't forget to turn your clocks 1h ahead - daylight saving is finally back! :D Content 1. Final Address by President <#m_17540082820755309_1>, Wanqing <#m_17540082820755309_1> 2. Final Address by Vice-President, Ben Ng <#m_17540082820755309_2> 3. Final Address by Secretary, Ben Chin <#m_17540082820755309_3> 4. Final Address by Treasurer, Wei <#m_17540082820755309_4> Jie <#m_17540082820755309_4> 5. Final Address by Major Event Officer, Nicholas <#m_17540082820755309_5> 6. Final Address by Events Officer, Wei Yan <#m_17540082820755309_6> 7. Final Address by Events Officer, Gao Ming <#m_17540082820755309_7> 8. Final Address by Sports Officer, Paxton <#m_17540082820755309_8> 9. Final Address by Liaisons Officer, Ivan <#m_17540082820755309_9> 1. Final Address by President, Wanqing Dear all, Our term has finally come to an end, yet it hardly feels like the journey is over. As I sieved through the documents to pass down to the new President, Si Ci, it felt like reliving the times we spent as the 33rd Exco once again. I went through the grand plans we had, the thoughts behind every event we planned and the difficult decisions we had to make during our term. I looked back at it all and I am assured that we have done our best to serve you -- with the sincerest hearts, we gave our all to this place we call home. To the 33rd exco, really, thank you so so much. During our journey together, you all were the ones who forgave my mistakes and gave me the chance to learn how to be your president. You guys were also the ones who tolerated my OMG-outoftheworld-ideas like the hairwash dance, all those #jwqt moments, and spams. Most importantly, you all were the ones who never lost- faith in me and gave me all the support in the world to see this journey through. When it came to Singsoc, our hearts beat as one. You lent me your strength to build the home I envisioned ICSS to be, with dedication and passion. I cannot be more thankful for every single one of you. *@Beng*: Thank you for being the stable support I always needed. When it came to making decisions, you never failed to impart me with your wisdom and bring me back to earth again after I have thrown out the weirdest suggestions. When I was discouraged from making poor decisions, you were there to remind me that my time here was a learning journey and to guide me back on track. You make fun of me a lot but it eventually became clear that you always had faith in me as the president and would be there for me whenever I needed your help. You also single-handedly dealt with the crazy load of ski trip admin work, and I cannot be more thankful :D Loyalty is a two-way street, and you have definitely earned my loyalty to you as a friend :) Thank you Beng, for everything. I couldn't have done this without you. *@Gaoming*: Before both of us got into exco, I used to think you were very scary. I was quite worried about how we were going to work together, but these worries proved to be unfounded. When it came to planning events, you always have almost everything already mapped out in your head. You sacrificed all your army leave for sojourn, just to make sure you were there to see the whole event through. You also made sure that the welfare of the team is well taken care of, even if it meant taking money out of your own pocket to do so. Whenever there was any singsoc issue to be resolved or when any exco member was in trouble, I know for sure you would definitely be there, regardless of any upcoming deadlines you had or other prior plans you made, to offer your help in whichever way possible. You brought back the christmas party, and the overwhelming positive turnout should be the best reward out of it all. I have always been very appreciative of your dedication as the Events Officer, so when people talk about the events you are in charge of, I always can't help but talk about how upz you are :) Thank you gaoming, I am just so thankful you came into 33rd ^^ *@Weiyan*: You make fun of me the most in exco and you reject 99% of anything that I suggest. But other than that, you were honestly an awesome event officer :) You had a 10-weeks long internship back in summer, but you have never once compromised UKBound because of that. You were replying emails and calling up sponsors even while at work, and although there were issues that cropped up along the way, you took them in your stride. During meetings, you always offered the practical perspective to things and could predict how the masses are likely to react to what we have planned for them with rather high accuracy, so your inputs were very valuable in guiding the decision making process. You and Gaoming were a powerhouse duo, and I am so thankful you came into 33rd too :) *@Nic*: We had the greatest Major Event in ICSS history, and you were the reason why. Everyone recognises your contribution to Major Event, but I would like to thank you not only for your heart and soul poured into making Major Event the most amazing it can be, but also for the dedication even in every other event we had. In summer, you decided not to take up a teaching internship so as to free up time for Sojourn and UKBound. You went the extra mile in handling any UKBound matters when Weiyan couldn't make it. We avoided taxing you with other responsibilities beyond Major Event, but even so you still asked to help us as long as you had the capacity to. You taught me important lessons on self-sacrifice. You were quietly passionate and your love for singsoc showed in so many ways. Thank you nic, you are amazing :) *@Weijie*: I always bully you, but you must understand that I am giving you the chance to shine like the star in the night sky :D Thank you so much for choosing to step up to the role of treasurer, and for being so dedicated throughout the time you were with us. You could always put down every other thing you had on hand whenever I had to settle any treasurer things with you. You learnt all the procedures diligently and you always cleared your to-do-list very efficiently. When anyone in exco suggested to spend a bit more money than necessary, you would get all worked up and make the whole exco laugh. Beyond being a treasurer, you were also always there to ask me if there was anything you could help me offload so that I could clear my own to-do-list and I cannot be more thankful ^^ Thanks to you, the 33rd exco gained back everything we have once lost and more. Thank you Weijie, better late than never :) *@Ivan*: You were the worrier of our exco, and it was good to have you to draw out the worst case scenario and prepare the team for these situations. I know it was difficult handling Retrospect, but see how far you have come! All the work you and your team have put in away from the limelight to make this yearbook come true will be rewarded by the happiness that people feel when they receive their copy of the final publication. When you look back, I am sure you would realise how it was all worth it in the end. Thank you Ivan, without you I cannot imagine how Retrospect would have been. *@Paxton*: You have always been very efficient with any task that was given to you, evident from how smoothly kitkat and hyde park picnic went. It was very unfortunate that we had issues with the court bookings, but you still tried your best to organise inter-uni sports competitions. Although sports officer was not your first choice position, you still did your job as a sports officer with dedication and I find that very admirable. Thank you Pax, for never giving up. *@Benchin*: Sigh, you are way too busy with chem eng. It would have been nice if you could have been around more, but we understand that you have many other heavy commitments. I am really glad how you still pressed on despite your busy schedule to do your singsoc work to the best of your abilities and added your unique personal touch to The Kaya and Toast Times. I hope that at the end of your journey, you found your reason once again, and I am glad to have known you as a great friend. (: Thank you Ben, for making the decision to continue to serve. Other than exco, I would like to leave a note to the 34ths! *@34th Exco*: To care and love for this family cannot be a more rewarding job (: Always hold onto the reason why you have decided to take up the post in the first place, and never settle for anything less. I am so glad you all are trying out so many different new things in your term and I am excited for everything you have in store for ICSS! All the best, and remember to be there for each other through thick and thin. Whenever you all need that extra push, the 33rds will always be here for you. (: Lastly, here are some special groups of people I would like to thank! *@Ashley, Hongrui, Clive*: for enriching my learning journey, for your words of wisdom and for your unwavering faith in me; *@Daren*: for being the most supportive and understanding non-exco housemate, especially when you cook for me even though I dropped out of my cooking duties; *@Year 2 Chemists*: for being there for me, for the encouragements and care and concern you guys have showered me with; *@Supper buddies*: for being my pillars of support when I was at my lowest; *@Music Team*: for the late night chats talking nonsense and for asking about me when I am stressed. To end off, *@ICSS*: thank you for coming into my life. You are a gift to me, and I would hold you dear and cherish you forever. May ICSS always be *The Home Away from Home*. Yours sincerely, Wan Qing 2. Final Address by Vice-President, Ben Ng Many people will tell the year 1s running in the annual elections that singsoc takes up alot of time but what I can say is that through this opportunity, I've been blessed by you, the community and the family that I've had the pleasure of serving over the past year. To all of you who have been such a big part of the year: The seniors who give again from the bottom of their hearts. The addicks who carry all 69kg of me. The people in Pro-pro-Props who have been my weekly dose of peacefulness and give me nothing to worry about except how to paint in straight lines or why the grapes aren't yet finished at 9.30pm. My housies who have been the most supportive bunch and keep me in the pink of health. The people who made the biggest card I've ever received. The people who defend Ancients with me to keep me sane throughout the year. The busy friends who have made sacrifices to serve alongside us. Thank you for being the fuel that has driven me through the year and for making it all worthwhile. To the 33rd, it has been a helluva ride this past year and the memories almost seem like episodes in a tv series. The one where we fought mosquitoes and feasting on macs in Sentosa. The one with the 812897503241 trips to Utown. The one with the major event. The one where Ivan had one job. The one with all the talk of unfriending a certain someone. Like the characters in Friends we've been through our ups and downs and even though sometimes it felt like we were stuck in second gear, I've never had regrets about being with you guys on this journey. I'm sure that the sacrifices made and effort that you guys have given has been an inspiration to many of the people whose lives you've touched throughout the past year. 34th, it's your time to step up to the plate and I've absolute confidence that you'll do an even better job than your predecessors. We really believe that you guys have the potential to do so much more as an exco and remember always, to serve with humility and unselfishness. You know what they say about loyalty and streets. So with that, thanks again everyone! 3. Final Address by Secretary, Ben Chin Hello everyone! This will be my final issue of The Kaya & Toast Times as the Secretary of the 33rd ICSS ExCo. Sending out this newsletter every fortnight has been my pleasure, although I have always wondered if anyone is reading what I’m typing. After all, I don’t get a read receipt or double blue tick. However, I was very heartened by all your messages on that huge card we received, because I found out that people actually bothered reading this, liked the new design, and enjoyed the small snippets of travel information. Thank you to those who left the encouraging messages, to those who designed the cards and coordinated the efforts, and to all of you who have bothered to read The Kaya & Toast Times that has really become a part of me. Apart from writing the newsletter, most of the Secretary’s work is really behind the scenes. The only exception was PDT, and I hope that it managed to give the freshers a lasting first impression of the ICSS family, and also allayed the fears that your parents may have had. After 6 months here, I’m sure you’ve come to realise – with us around, what’s there to be afraid of really? Of course, the entire ExCo is involved in planning every event for all of you, and tiring as it may have been, I am always heartened to see the smiles on your faces and the bonds that all of us have made. Being in the ExCo has been a great experience, and while it has been tough at many points, I don’t regret doing this. Precisely because being in the ExCo is arduous, I have many people to thank, for without them I wouldn’t have been able to survive the past year. To the *33rd ExCo*: THANK YOU for being the best bunch to work with. We’re always so energetic and retarded and fun when we’re together, but at the same time creative and efficient and passionate in our work. Free from politics and always supportive of each other, I’m genuinely proud to have been part of this team. In particular, *Wanqing*: You’re the best president that we could ever ask for - your passion for ICSS is infectious and motivates us to press on. The start was tough, but eventually I found my reason, and I hope I haven’t let you down. Thank you for always being so accommodating with my busy schedule, and for trusting me and giving me the freedom to do secretarial work with my own flair. Thank you also for all those chats we had, they are precious memories I won’t forget. *Ben Ng*: I’m always very happy to see you around because your presence is always calming and reassuring. I’m always in awe of the way you make everyone feel so included, and the loyalty with which you treat your friends. Thanks for being such an awesome VP, for tanking so much stuff when everyone got so tired to bother, for opening up your house as an ICSS store so much that I really feel bad, and for putting in so much effort into ICSS without any complaints. *Nic*: Thanks for all the hard work in planning ME16. It was definitely not easy, but you did so much selflessly and humbly, it is really admirable. I always enjoy chatting with you, especially when it comes to sharing your passion about ME, it always makes me recall my time as director. *Gao Ming*: Thank you for all the amazing events you have planned so successfully. More so, thank you for being the other dance TA. Thanks for tanking Wednesdays for me when I couldn’t make it, and for all the sacrifices you made. It was really easy working with you, and I loved seeing the dance team enjoy dance, bond with each other and wallop all the welfare we buy. *Weiyan*: Thanks for always being the retarded one to liven the atmosphere, for always being so practical in your suggestions during meetings, and for planning all our events so well despite the difficulty of it all. As usual, see you around for the next 8 years LOL. *Paxton*: I’m really thankful to have got to know you better over the past year, both as a fellow ExCo member and as a friend. Thanks for always being so efficient when it comes to my stuff – I know you always submit it early but I somehow always never realise it and still chase you for it. It has been fun talking cock with you outside of ExCo too. Catch up soon! (: *Ivan*: Thank you for doing such a great job with Retrospect and for always giving me so much stuff to write in minutes because you talk so much in meetings. Haha kidding, I know that’s because you genuinely feel for ICSS and want the best for the society. All the best with Artsoc! *Weijie*: Thank you so much for stepping up to fill the role of Treasurer and our 9th ExCo member midway during the term, for without you our ExCo would not be complete. Thanks for always being so proactive in doing ICSS stuff, especially at a time when all of us were so fatigued. You are really meticulous and could find a career doing accounts (although you will probably be driven mad LOL). To my successor, *Hui Chiang*: I’m really glad that you decided to step up and take over the role of Secretary, because I’m convinced from your motivations to run that you will definitely do your best. Keep in mind that genuine passion you have for ICSS, especially when the going gets tough, and I’m sure you will more than pull through. I’ve told you before that it will be difficult, but I haven’t really said this – it will definitely be rewarding. I may be away in Year 3, but don’t forget I’m always a text away, ready to provide any help you may need. (: To *Skinny Love*: It has been great fun dancing with all of you, starting out as lousy newbies and eventually “graduating” in Juliet’s eyes. I will never forget all the times we munched on welfare and shared about our lives, struggled with the lifts and moves and complained so much (but hey, hardship bonds people right?), practised so hard and got so nervous before every rehearsal. Skinny Love will always be a special song to me, and I am thankful to have you guys. To *Chem Eng*: Balancing Chem Eng and ExCo this year was very tough, and if not for all of your support I would not have been able to make it through the many deadlines and crazy amount of content. Thank you for being my family here in Imperial, and I am genuinely grateful to be part of this tight and fun batch. In particular, *Kezheng*: Thanks for being such a close friend. It is always nice to see you in school every day, and it was great working with you over labs. Thank you for all the retarded moments, for all the help that you so selflessly give to us when it comes to studies, for the awesome food that you cook and share with us. Here’s to a great year in CMU together! *Michelle*: Thanks for being such a great housemate and friend. Work is slightly less painful when there’s company and drama to watch and desserts to eat. Lamenting about life with you and making fun of you have provided good distractions from the exhaustion of it all. I’m glad that you’re also coming to CMU, and cheers to a great year there! *Myint Myint*: I am genuinely thankful for the opportunity to get to know you better as my housemate this year as well as a friend. All those outings where we go out for good food and all the times where we make fun of your English, have been a great relief from our stressful life. Press on in Year 3 without us around, we’ll be back soon! *Ryan*: I really never mean it when I said I’m sick of seeing you 6 times a week. In fact, I always look forward to seeing you around in school or at church. Thanks for being such a great friend that I can confide in, I always enjoy all our conversations, serious or not. I am so grateful to have met you from MOT and become your coursemate (: I’ll really miss you when I go to CMU! To my housemates, *Rachel* and *Choon Huat*: You guys deserve a special mention in this newsletter! Thanks for always being so supportive of whatever I do, for accommodating my busy schedules when it comes to dinners, for your amazing cooking that never fails to brighten up a horrible day, for listening to me complain about stuff and always standing on my side. I am genuinely thankful that you guys are my housemates and I’ll be so sad when this year ends! To some of my best friends in ICSS, *Xiang, xiao GURL, #manch, Kianch, Collin etc.*: Thanks for being in my life and providing a listening ear when I needed it the most. I always treasure the fun we have and the times we spend together. Here’s to many more years of friendship! For the last time, Your faithful Secretary, Ben Chin (: 4. Final Address by Treasurer, Wei Jie As someone who came in halfway, it was really confusing as I didn’t know a lot of the details that were going on. So I would like to thank everyone for helping me get up to speed. It was a fulfilling experience being part of the team generating ideas and seeing through the organisation of events that has brought our society closer together. It was great seeing how everyone enjoyed the events and made new friends throughout this time! Here is a thank you message to people who have made great contributions to Singsoc this year. *Wan Qing* Wan Qing!! You have the passion for the society, and it shows through your actions and words. Despite the stressful times, you always told me that you loved Singsoc as it feels like you are looking after a family. Even with your responsibilities as a President, you are always on the ground and make an effort to connect with the people. In addition to all this, you have done a lot of behind the scenes work such as the action plan for the actual day of Major Event, elections matters, sponsorships and others. The amount of sponsorship that we got this year is thanks to you! Also, thanks for always motivating the team along the way! Having been the treasurer for just a few months, I don’t know how you managed being the President with the additional financial responsibilities during the first half as we both know the difficulty of managing finances and securing sponsorships. Nevertheless, I’m sure you have had a fulfilling time all this while (you even miss being the President). To the times where we cleared our to-do-lists! It was fun working with you all this while! *Wei Yan* Hey Wei Yan! Many people don’t see how much work goes behind the scenes during the organisation of Singsoc events. The smooth running of the many events throughout the year shows the thought and consideration you give to the details of event organisation. Being involved in the various events, I have come to understand the amount of time and effort that goes into planning and preparation during the period leading up to the actual event. But there were fun times as well! I remember the last time for ME appreciation dinner, our short trip to local Sainsbury ended up as getting a whole trolley worth of snacks and drinks. It’s great living in the same house as you as we can help each other out with our EXCO stuff and coursework, especially labs :P. I appreciate your help and advice with EXCO stuff throughout this time such as food ordering and planning, and thanks for telling me to rest. Hope you have enjoyed your time in EXCO! Let’s go find a new house! *Paxton* Hi Paxton! LOL it’s funny how our conversation always starts off as “How’s life?”, “Life is good”. Sports is a great way to bring people together, so thanks for ensuring the smooth running of the weekly sessions and organising the numerous sports events whether among universities or within ourselves. I need to thank you for helping me with the finances the night before AGM. I went crazy when the numbers were right. Also, the design of the back cover of the ME notebooks was brilliant! I felt really satisfied when I saw the notebooks. Thanks for helping me with random stuff along the way! Hope you have enjoyed being in EXCO! *Nicholas* Hey Nic! Major Event 2016 was a great success thanks to you! More importantly, you have gone the extra mile to bring everyone closer together throughout the ME journey. Thanks for always being on the ground despite the amount of time and effort you dedicate to planning and preparation on the large scale. Not everyone has the capability to motivate and lead such a large team of 121 people consistently over such a long period of time. I have enjoyed working with you all this while and appreciate all your help along the way despite your busy schedule. Hope you have enjoyed leading Major Event 2016 and your time in EXCO!! *Ben Chin* Hey Ben! Thanks for doing the various admin work for Singsoc, especially collating a lot of stuff that everyone does. The KNTT newsletters had a great design thanks to you! I appreciate that you gave me more time during the busy periods to finish up my part despite your own committments. It was great working with you throughout this time. Hope you have enjoyed your time in EXCO! *Beng* Hey Beng!! LOL because of you now a lot of people call me Chee. It has always been interesting talking to you about various stuff. Thanks for all the advice and help that you have given me throughout this time. You have a lot of experience in organisation and working with people, and I have learnt a great deal from you. I appreciate the help that you have given me throughout this time despite your own responsibilities. Thanks for always voicing out your opinion despite receiving disagreement from others. I appreciate the constant support you give to us throughout this while in addition to your own responsibilities. And of course ski trip went smoothly thanks to all your hard work! Love the Vitasoy when I came to your house. To being in props for two years, and hope you have enjoyed your time in EXCO! *Ivan* Hey Ivan!! Somehow we always end up doing random stuff together like the Yu Sheng for ME rehearsal or registration for CNY dinner. The Yu Sheng idea was great! Thanks for helping with the front cover of the ME notebooks despite your other responsibilities. It was a simple yet aesthetic design, and I was really happy when I first saw the notebooks. This year is especially tough for you because of retrospect. Getting your retrospect team to work but at the same time make them enjoy the process is definitely not easy, so I understand why you feel frustrated at times. The design of retrospect is brilliant, so stick till the end as I’m sure you’ll be satisfied with the end result! Hope you have enjoyed your time in EXCO! *Gao Ming* Hey Gao Ming! The first time I worked with you was for Christmas Party. It was fun getting all the materials and doing the packaging for the gifts. Having gone through the various events, I have come to appreciate the challenges of event organisation. Not only is having a clear overview for the event important, but also the planning and execution of the details. Thanks for being so proactive whether in organising events or coming up with ideas. You always voice your opinion and contribute to the discussions whenever you had an idea in mind. I appreciate your help along the way despite your own commitments. It was great working with you, and hope you have enjoyed your time in EXCO! *To the props team* Even though I came into props midway, you all were easy-going and approachable, and I loved working on the props together with everyone. It was interesting getting to know each of you through our weekly sessions. Hope you all enjoyed being in props and part of Major Event despite the exhausting times where we ended late in the night. And thanks for the card! *To my predecessors Maung Thet, Tan Wei Jie and my successor Jun Da* Thanks for guiding me through the various financial technicalities and helping me in general with EXCO matters. We all know the amount of time and effort it takes to ensure the finances run smoothly in the society. All the best to Jun Da for the upcoming year ahead! I’m sure you’ll learn a lot working with the new EXCO and have a meaningful time. *To everyone else who contributed to Singsoc* I would like to thank everyone else who has contributed to Singsoc. Our society is active and tight-knitted thanks to all the proactive people who organises regular meet-up sessions and events. Hope everyone has had a great time in Singsoc this year! Chee Wei Jie 5. Final Address by Major Event Officer, Nicholas Around this time last year, I told a group of friends I made through Major Event 2015 that I was trying to form a mighty team of Avengers to head the new production for 2016. And a year on, I can't be more thankful for the friends and seniors that came on board for this long and tiring journey! Major Event has and always will be an event led by dedicated and talented individuals!! The success of this year's show really goes out to all of you :) *To the 33rd Exco* Thank you for your tireless support for the event despite the many other events to juggle within our calendar. Many times i don't share what is going on on my side but you guys place your faith and still give your support to all the teams and its clear that each team enjoyed themselves under your 'mothering'. Many times, you guys went out of the way to take care of everyone, burning holes in our wallets to feed the kids, or staying till late hours trying to sort out schedules with the creative team. It was a long 5 months, but thank you for ending the term with your last push. And i know you guys will always stay on to help regardless of exco or not till you graduate! Special mention to Wan qing and Wei Jie for pushing so hard to get sponsorships, sorting out the fine details of the actual day and also managing the ticket sales; you guys really took a big load of everyone's chest by putting in so much effort to find all the opportunities this year. Also to Ivan and Gao Ming for managing and deconflicting the schedulings this year, especially with so many overlaps and teams, such that you had to go down multiple times a week to take care of everyone's needs. On top of that, you were also planning other events, as well as manage retrospect; thank you so much! And a big special mention to Pax for figuring out how to lead the pubs team from scratch coz both of us were a little clueless! You were always one step ahead and had everything ready or sent to our doorsteps fast! *To the Creative Team* Thank you thank you thank you! I can never say thank you enough to all of you. We've really come such a long way and I think before we started, we didn't know how tough and long the hours can be! To Shi Jia, Siow Pin, Timo, Wei Lun and Vanessa, we started a year ago and started brainstorming on such an amazing script, planning to such detail on all the scenarios that might take place, as well recruiting new friends on board to help. In Singapore as well as in London, we met up whenever possible to discuss about the show, and when Sojourn came, we met the other half of the amazing team, as well as all the talented friends who came on board! Aaheli and Stella, haha i think you guys know by now how we've been searching for both of you way before you came to Imperial, and i hope you enjoyed the long journey! I can still remember sitting at one of the huts in Sentosa asking if you guys were willing to come on board! No regrets i hope ^^ Si ci and Synthdi, you guys were always so independent and were able to run your own show the whole way, and i must say, you and your friends really made this year's props one of the most beautiful and elaborate props we've seen in years! Then we met all the songwriters! Darren, Ee juhn, Lincoln, Yan Tong, Yuan Rong, Maurice, we had so many songs this year and i am sure the music, cast and chorale team have many good memories performing to your songs. Special mention and a big thank you to Gabriel our super senior for coming back to write two songs this year despite working back in Singapore. Your songs were beautifully written and garnered pin drop silence after the performance. To the conductors, Maurice, Shang and Hao yang, we all saw how you conducted the music team with such charisma and from the shadows from your lights backstage, even the audience could see the fervor in you guys! To the lovely choreographers, Magdalene, Juliet, Sabrina, Jean and Shayna, we were super ambitious this year with so many dances and i am super thankful that all of you came on board with such positive energy and ideas! I can still remember our first meeting eating korean ice kachang! It's really clear that all the dancers you nurtured love not only the dance, but you guys too:) You all were like mommas to all the teams! *To Seniors* Thank you all seniors who came back to give advice, give support, and help in every way in each team. On the music side, Yi Heng, Hong rui, Klax, Brian, Yi sheng, you guys are always back every year to support and i think you guys can be rest assured that you've nurtured a new generation of musicians to carry on the passion of music. Jeremy Seow for coming back year on year to help with the trailer, which gets better and better with each year! Chuan Khim and Jia hui for answering all my questions over the phone! To Jem, the SUPER SENIOR, thank you, thank you thank you, for always being such a friend, for not just me, but for everyone you meet. You are an amazing person, one who always has the interest of others before yours. And you also have something planned for the next generation even in your absence; your Lights and Sounds guide book will be our source of light! I respect you so so much! *To Jasper* I'll always be here to support you. So don't worry if you ever feel things aren't moving forward smoothly! YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL MAKE IT :) *To Josh and Eri* you guys had the most lines to remember, and most number of trainings per week, juggling singing, acting and abit of dance haha. Many times, you had to forego many night activities for practices and really, we cannot imagine what My Singapore Girl would have been like without an Augustus and Hannah like you two! BRILLIANT voices and acting :) and i hope you guys enjoyed yourselves despite the many many hours every week! *To Singsoc* I sincerely hope you guys enjoyed the experience despite it being so long! I hope the experience managed to translate into something more:) And to the audience, I hope you found the show enjoyable too! *To my house mates (who probably won't read this)* thank you for taking care of me when i reach home with food and a warm home:) and lastly *To Shayna* this journey would have been tougher without you. Love you :) 6. Final Address by Events Officer, Wei Yan As someone who had no prior experience in events planning, I was initially quite apprehensive upon taking up the position of Events Officer (EO). The awesome work achieved by my predecessors did not make it any easier for me as there were so many expectations to live up to. Throughout my term as EO, there were many instances where I was too drained from all the Singsoc matters and felt like giving up. However, there were also many times where I saw the happy, satisfied faces of the attendees of the various events we organised and this never failed to remind me why I decided to run in the very first place: to create a “Home away from home”, which has been and always will be the vision of Singsoc. Finally, no matter how elaborate and detailed the planning, none of this would have come to fruition without some very important people whom I would like to personally thank in this short and heartfelt message of mine. These are the people who have made my ExCo journey that much more bearable and enjoyable. To the *33rd ExCo*: *Wan Qing* Compared to most people who lead by command, you are very different in that you lead by the heart. I think that is your strongest point and why you suit the role of a president. Thanks for all the countless times that you have helped me during the planning and execution of UKBound, be it the sourcing for contestants, settling the finances etc. We never ever felt the absence of a treasurer because you were dealing with all the finances before Wei Jie took over so kudos to you for doubling up as a treasurer and president. Although we sometimes don’t seem appreciative of the things you do or are unsupportive of your overly-idealistic ideas, you have been integral in moulding the 33rd to what we are today as well as the Singsoc community. Personally, I think that you have done an amazing (is there any other word in the dictionary more amazing than amazing to describe this??) job as a president and it has been a pleasure serving under you. *Wei Jie* Hey Chee, thanks for deciding to run for the position of treasurer a second time and doing such a good job as treasurer. During the short 5 months of your term, you have definitely contributed to Singsoc as much as we did and you really helped to lighten our burdens. Of course, thanks for always helping me in Physics especially during times when I was lagging behind in my work due to Singsoc commitments. Sadly for you, you are still stuck with me for at least the next one year or so so let’s look forward to seeing each other every single day for the next 365 days :D:D You don’t CHEE.. Bye Wei Jie!! *Nic* Hey Nic! Firstly, thank you for making ME the most amazing one yet and I am sure you know that it wouldn’t have been possible without you. Other than ME, I really want to thank you for helping me oversee the trainings for UKBound especially during the period that I couldn’t make it due to my internship commitments and for stepping up to be one of the photographers for the photoshoot as well. Thanks also for always selflessly supporting us in all the Singsoc events (such as mass-producing the assorted fruits dessert that is damn nice?!!!) and although you are always silently supporting us in the background, your actions speak volumes about who you are as a person and of your capability. Of course, thanks for bringing an additional pair of hands and legs to the family :p *Ben Chin* Hey Ben! Thanks for meticulously taking down the minutes for each and every meeting without fail. Also, the revamping of the entire newsletter from the old KNT to the newly-designed KNTT was definitely not an easy feat but you managed to pull it off! PDT was also very well-organised and I am sure this is something that all the freshers would agree with. Thanks for helping out in all the events and I look forward to seeing you for the next 8 years :p *Ivan * Hey Ivan-toxic! Having to helm Retrospect, your term as a LO was definitely much tougher compared to previous years but I think that you have executed your primary roles and responsibilities well. You have also done a great job in assembling the Retrospect team as well as overseeing the entire publication. The beautiful design of and high demand for Retrospect are both testament to the blood, sweat and tears that you have put into this project. Aside from Retrospect, thanks for always giving an alternative viewpoint during meetings and allowing us to see things from another perspective. Hope that Retrospect will be settled asap so that you can finally ORD~ (from Singsoc ExCo but sadly not from RSAF) *Paxton* Hey AeonLustre! Although Singsoc sports this year was very different compared to previous years with Ethos being block-booked almost 90% of the time, I think that you have done a very good job this year as Sports Officer through the organisation of the many inter-university friendlies this year. Thanks for helping me with the printing of photos for SFP as well as settling the slides and the crowd games for UKBound. Although these things don’t seem like much, helping me settle them really freed me up so that I could focus on the other aspects of the events planning. *Gao Ming* Hey E1! I think out of everyone in the ExCo, only you know how shag our job truly is (duh cause you are an EO too Ahlol). Anyway, thanks for always being a very strong support and helping me whenever I needed help in the events headed by me. As I can’t focus on every single minute detail while overseeing the entire event, I could always count on you to help me to tie up any loose ends and help ensure that the event ran smoothly. Sojourn was AMAZING and although I did help you with some of the planning in the initial stages, it was mostly still all your hard work that made Sojourn such a success. Although we do have differing views from time to time, you have really been a joy to work with and I have really learned a lot from you. If I had a choice, I would still choose you to be my other half (wth so cheesy). Thanks for all your hard work for the past 1 year and now it’s time for us to rest ya! *Beng* Ah Beng ah.. I just want to say that you are one of the most important people in the ExCo to me, both as a brother and a support. Thanks for going down to every single UKBound training session even when you had no obligation to. I will always remember the times where we would take a cab from Bishan MRT to your house and then to UTown cause we were just too shag plus there were too many things that we had to carry. And how could I forget the giant cauldron that we made from a pink laundry basket, newspaper, masking tape and black paint? In Dota 2, you are a support but in real life, you are a tank. Thanks for always doing all the sai kang no matter how shitty it is and for converting your own bedroom that is already so tiny into a Singsoc storeroom (you even had to remove your own table to make more room for your own things). It was definitely a pleasure working alongside you throughout this year and I really learned a lot from you. Thanks for everything broski! To my *CAST* team: Initially, when it was decided that I was to be the team admin (TA) for the CAST team, I was quite reluctant as I felt that I would not be able to contribute much since I did not have much experience in acting. However, you guys have been super retarded and adorable and it has been an extremely enjoyable experience taking care of you guys. I will definitely miss those times when I turned up for cast trainings with a bag of food and saw your faces light up. Ohhyah how could I forget our KFC buffet with 53 pieces of chicken?! Lastly, thanks for the ‘KFC Thank you’ card that you guys made for me, I really appreciate it! (Sang ju, you should consider a second career as an artist :p) It has been a pleasure being your TA and I hope that you guys will always treasure the memories and bonds forged during your times in ME. To my predecessors, *Lincoln* and *Sameer*: Hey Lincoln and Sam! Thanks for all the invaluable advice that you have provided throughout my entire term as EO as well as your responsiveness in providing assistance whenever we needed them. Thanks for coming back to help out in both Sojourn and UKBound even though you are not really obligated to. I hope that GM and I have not let you down and so happy to finally be able to join the ranks of the ORD personnel. Now it’s time to watch Yuan Rong and Yan Tong suffer MUHAHAHAHAHA To my successors, *Yuan Rong* (Sojourn Officer) and *Yan Tong* (UKBound Officer): Hiiii guys! Kongrats on getting elected as EOs! Being an EO is definitely very shag and there are bound to be many obstacles that crop up along the way. However, upon completion of each successful event, you will definitely feel that all the time and effort that you have put in are worthwhile. It's very easy to get burnt out after chionging for the first few months in summer (Sojourn and UKBound in particular) and sort of lose the motivation to go the extra mile for the society. There might also be times when you are so caught up with organising fun and exciting events that you forget why we even organise events in the first place. Nevertheless, if you never lose sight of your vision and end-goal, I am sure that you will find that it is all worth it in the end. All the best and feel free to look for GM if you guys need any help! (kidding lah can come find me also :p) To my grand-ancestors, *Ting Wei* and *Zhen Yi*: Thanks for being such great OGLs and continuing to contribute back to Singsoc in one way or another. You guys truly exemplify the spirit of continuity and are one of the reasons why I even chose to run in the first place. Although you guys are no longer in Imperial, your spirits live on in ICSS and I am sure that future generations will continue to build upon the legacy that you have left behind, to make ICSS a “Home away from home”. Last but not least, thank you *Singsoc* for giving me the opportunity to serve you. It has been a rewarding term and if I had a choice, I would definitely choose to serve you all again. Thanks for all your support and encouragement over the past year and I hope that you guys will continue to do the same for the 34th ExCo. Just an ordinary Singsoc member, Tan Wei Yan 7. Final Address by Events Officer, Gao Ming Words aren't enough to describe how thankful I am to have been elected as an Events Officer of the 33rd ExCo. I'm thankful for having been given the chance to be put in a position to organise so many events for IC SingSoc, to have so much support during these events, and to fulfill my wish of making SingSoc events appealing and inclusive such that we can really be a home away from home. There are countless people I have to thank, starting with *Sameer and Lincoln* for inspiring me to run for the position way back when, for guiding Weiyan and I along the way and always acting as a silent support. Special mention to <b>Siming</b> for pushing me to run for the position when I initially never intended to, and the <b>32nd Exco and all past ExCos</b> for having been the mentors to show the way to us, the 33rd. To *Weiyan*, my other EO bro. To be honest I thought you were quite the cockster during our times in Dance Team last year, but as we spent time tanking shit together whilst planning for Sojourn and UKBound, I realised that there's no one else I would have wanted by my side to tank shit together with. Of course to the entire *33rd ExCo: Ma'am Wanqing, Beng, Nic, Bench, Ivan T, Paxton, Weijie, Jiaxi* for having been through thick and thin with me. We may have been individuals with different motivations and expectations when we first formed the 33rd, but during our term together I'm sure the unforgettable memories have given us something to smile about looking back, and now that we've ORDed, that means I can properly organise socials now. No excuses, time to get rekt! To *Scooby-Doo *and the *SG Aeronauts *for being my first groups of friends here in Imperial when I thought I'd have none, and for always supporting me during my time here. I always feel super thankful to see your smiles during SingSoc events, and even outside of SingSoc. Hope to see you guys around soon! I can't not thank the *Alcohouse: Shaunneh, Abhi and Georgie* for dealing with my late nights, providing me nutrition that I dont get from frozen food meals, and being my anti-work outlet. Sorry I'm such a slob around the house, I swear it's SingSoc's fault cos I'm too busy to help out at home. And also the* Addicks* for carrying me in CS and life in general. Now that Beng and I have stepped down, we can properly work on the road to first. The dream continues! *Team Sojourn* for everything Sojourn. I've said it before but I'll say it again, without you guys, there would have been no sojourn. To the OGHs for being the fun and life of Collide, to the OGLs for being the korkors and jiejies to the Freshers, to all committee members for being so selfless such that we could fulfill the mission of introducting the Freshers into the SingSoc family, and of course to the Freshers for motivating me to do the best I can to give you the best orientation possible. To *ME 2015 Dance Team* and *ME 2016 Dance Team*, for being my first exposure to dance and letting me try something I've always been interested in but never dared to do. I hope you guys have enjoyed Major Event as much as I always did, and I hope to see familiar faces in subsequent Major Event Dance Teams! To a few unsung heroes who I know wouldn't want to be named but I'll name anyway, *Jemong, Ck, Gabriel Wee, Hongrui, Qingqing, Nat Tan and still others* (sorry if I've forgotten to name you guys). I'm not sure if you guys ever notice, but for every plan, we still need hands and legs to put these plans into action. There'll always be the dirty jobs, the heavy lifting to be done which often go unnoticed, but I notice this, and I'm eternally grateful to these heroes who never hesitate to lend a hand to help. And one thing I hope to say is that as we go about our daily lives, try to pay more attention and look out for these people, and just offer a smile or a simple word of thanks, because that's often enough to make them feel like what they do is worth it. And to a special someone for making me happy whenever I'm not (: To the 34th, I wish you guys all the best and I'll give my support to SingSoc as long as I'm able to! The journey won't be easy, but you will have each other and the rest of us as support! For the last time, Your cool Events Officer, Gao Ming 8. Final Address by Sports Officer, Paxton As I reflect on all the events that the 33rd organised, I can recall the tough times but only the happy and fun memories remain vivid in my mind. The past year in Exco has been an extremely exciting and fulfilling year, definitely a key highlight of my undergraduate experience. I am really grateful for this opportunity and appreciate everyone who has helped me throughout my journey. *To the Sports Reps* – Thank you for all the hard work you all have put in to organise sessions for everyone. I know that it is tough for some sports to have sessions as frequently as before due to the changes in the Ethos booking system. However, you all still tried your best to organise as much as possible. It has been a really great time working with you all and you guys are the reason why sports is such a significant part of ICSS. Thanks so much for all your cooperation and support! *To ME2016 Pubs Team* – Working behind the scenes most of the time, people may not have seen you in action but many definitely have been awed by the amazing work you produced. Thank you for all your sacrifices, time and effort! *To the 33rd Exco* – We joked around quite a lot but I know that we can be serious and get the job done when it comes down to business. It was all those jokes that made the meetings and event planning much more entertaining. It is really amazing how we manage to resolve all the problems that come along the way and finish this journey together. Thanks for being such a wonderful team to work with and for all the great memories. *To JJ and the 34th* – Thank you for stepping up to take over us. It is really heartening to see all of you willing to take up this heavy responsibility and have the passion to serve the ICSS community. The journey ahead will not be easy but it will definitely be a satisfying one. Looking forward to the exciting events in the year ahead! *To ICSS *– Thank you for all your support in all our events, especially WSG, Notts, the various sports sessions throughout the terms and all the small friendlies/competitions. The smiles on your faces in these events really made all the effort that we put in worth it. You all are the reason why I even run for Exco in the first place. Thank you everyone! Signing off for the last time, Your chill Sports Officer, Paxton 9. Final Address by Liaisons Officer, Ivan Just recently, Facebook posted a memory - the picture of us 33rd right after AGM, together with our predecessors in the combined Exco picture. Just looking at it made me realise - what a year it has been! And, another sure-fire way to feel nostalgic would be to look through your old files. Recently, because of Retrospect, I happened to look at the Sotong Guide I made this year - and it really felt as if it were just yesterday that I was taking my laptop off to Paris and chionging the Sotong Guide during every ounce of spare time I had there. Fast forward to AGM, and watching the 34th take the stage, it finally struck me that it has all come to end, and it is time for the next talented bunch to take over the responsibility of leading the society to greater heights - that of course, once you have all gotten your hands on a copy of Retrospect. My term has also been much different from most of my predecessors as well, with Retrospect being a major part of me throughout my term. Just ask anyone what they associate me with - and their first thoughts would probably be Retrospect. This is how intertwined my life has been with Retrospect, but like I said in my manifesto a year ago - I was willing to take up this responsibility and I am thankful that all of you gave me your mandate to serve you as the Liaisons Officer a year ago. Of course, without these people, my journey would not have been such a great one: To Team Retrospect, thank you guys for turning thoughts and ideas of mine into reality. It was never going to be an easy journey, but look how far we have come! The published books is in our sights! WOOHOO~~ I daresay, this will be the best Retrospect ever thanks to all of you! From the editors continuously asking people for their writeups to the designers constantly conceptualising on how to make the book awesome, and the photographers who were photographing every aspect of your lives - the events and your cohort photos... I could never ever express enough gratitude to you guys for going on this journey along with me. To the Chorale Team of ME 2016, thank you for letting me be your TA-that-doesn't-give-food-but-still-the-best-nonetheless! Although I did not take the stage with you guys on the 27th of Feb, I hope that I was able to make your ME journey a great one! When I saw you guys took the stage and sang You're Meant to Be, tears really welled up in my eyes, and it was really really the best rendition I had ever heard EVER. It really made me feel like a proud parent watching my kids perform - really, you guys are so talented, it kills me HAHA. And additional thanks to the TCTM people - sorry I burden for acapella but I am glad you guys were still willing to go on stage with me to "carry" me LOL. To Green OG, thank you guys for the great Sojourn experience (and beyond). I have to say, this term had been a fantastic one thanks to you guys - for meeting up ever so frequently and talking cock and making fun of Murfei... HAHA. I hope you guys will continue to stay strong as an OG, even after next year's Sojourn, and continue to meet up more often! To the 33rd, while we began as strangers on this journey, I am glad that we have became better friends and saw through all of these together - from Sojourn to UKBound to Major Event... ORD LO! But, I would like to thank you guys nonetheless for putting up for my panic attacks over unimportant things and sometimes rationalising things to me to allow me to see the other side of things and making me understand from another point of view. To all my other friends, thank you for making this journey ever much better, and encouraging me during times when I feel like giving up on everything. You guys built my mental strength and gave me sources of leisure - FIFA, dinner sessions, talking cock, holidays etc. I cannot express how appreciative I am to have all of you in my life. Finally, to Nat and the 34th, thank you for stepping up to serve. Singsoc is very very different from other societies, and I don't think you will ever find anything any more challenging than this in any other societies (maybe except Union itself), but I am sure all of you will do a great job - perhaps even outdoing us! Nat, with your ideas and attitude, I cannot express how glad I am that you are taking over the reins from me - I am certain you will be able to contribute beyond your LO role and together with the rest of 34th, achieve better things with Singsoc! For the last time, CHEERS! Your 33rd Liaisons Officer, Ivan Tee Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 05/2016
by Benjamin Chin 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Digest Hello everyone! Spring term is coming to an end soon, and I'm sure many of you will be swamped with project and coursework deadlines, but hang in there and Easter break will be here soon! (: At the same time, the 33rd's term is drawing to a close soon too, and this is indeed an exciting time as we wait with bated breath for the next batch of juniors to step up and take on the sweet burden that will be the 34th ExCo. Nominations are currently open, so please refer to Wan Qing's previous email on how to run for office. The *Annual General Meeting* will take place on *16 Mar 2016 (Wed), 1 pm* at *Huxley LT 311*, and this is where we will *elect the 34th ExCo*. We sincerely hope you will make time to come down and support us, as well as play a part in deciding who will be carrying on the legacy of ICSS. Do sign up HERE <https://docs.google.com/a/ic-singsoc.net/forms/d/1remmwq5flzON1bLSatHK4tj1a…> as *lunch will be provided* and we need to gauge numbers! We are still taking *pre-orders* for *Retrospect 2016*, ICSS' *triennial yearbook* which will be a precious keepsake for the memories you have made with us! Pre-ordered books will be priced at *£10* (U.P. £15), but limited quantities are available at this price. The book looks amazing - you can preview the cover below, as well as some excerpts during AGM. So what are you waiting for? Place your orders HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> now! Finally, as part of this penultimate issue of The Kaya and Toast Times, I will be sharing the final instalment of *A Slice of London* - and this time, we will be exploring the many attractions along *Regent's Canal*! If you're thinking of where to go for a day trip to relax and unwind, why not consider a walk along the canal? You'll be amazed at what you can find! :D Cheers! Your faithful Secretary, Ben Chin (: Content 1. Annual General Meeting <#-1878546476_1> 2. Retrospect Pre-Orders <#-1878546476_2> 3. A Slice of London: R <#-1878546476_3>egent's Canal <#-1878546476_3> 1. Annual General Meeting Dear all, We will be having our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Elections for the 34th Executive Committee on the 16th of March. Here are the details: *Date:* 16 March 2016, Wednesday *Time:* 1pm - 7pm *Venue:* Huxley LT 311 *Lunch* will be provided if you *sign up* here <http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> for the AGM by the *14th March*. Do* arrive promptly *so that we can begin on time. We deeply appreciate the strong support you have given us all these while, and for the last time, the 33rd hopes to see you there at AGM to say our sincerest goodbyes. To all members, the deadline for nominations will be the *14th March, 2359*. You have one more day to consider embarking on an amazing journey as a member of the executive committee. It will be a fulfilling experience, being empowered to contribute to the Singapore Society in the most direct manner possible and to pass on the love for this family as we welcome the future batches. *What is the meaning in the things we do, if not for the people we love? * Your sentimental president, Wan Qing 2. Retrospect Pre-Orders HI EVERYONE! We are still taking pre-orders for RETROSPECT 2016 (although the early-bird quantities are running out)!!! RETROSPECT is Imperial College Singapore Society's triennially-published yearbook and captures the memories of our Society for the past three years, as well as the stories of our fellow Singaporeans in Imperial College. RETROSPECT 2016 will be in the form of a hard-cover book, with a mix of pictures and write-ups bound to have you flipping the pages over and over to relive the past! *The book is currently a work in progress, but stay tuned to our Facebook Page and Kaya and Toast Times over the next few weeks to see the progress of RETROSPECT 2016* Do make your pre-orders for RETROSPECT 2016 for a special price of £10! (U.P. £15), but hurry, there are limited quantities of the £10 available! Collection of RETROSPECT 2016 will be done at Singsoc Farewell Party (SFP) 2016, which will be some time in late May. So what are you waiting for? Make your pre-orders HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ! Your Retrospect Editor, Ivan 3. A Slice of London: Regent's Canal Hello Everyone! This will be the final installation of my mini travel guide - I hope the past two posts have given you some inspiration on where to go in London. This coming Easter break, if you find that you have a day to spare and would like to do some exploring in London, why not take a walk down the Regent's Canal? There are so many attractions you will find yourself spoilt for choice! Start your day with the vibrant *Camden Town* - walk around the scenic Camden Lock, then explore the labyrinth of markets in the area. There's the Camden Lock Market, Camden Market, Stables Market and the Inverness Street Market, which will offer you a wide range of good food, cheap clothing and fashion accessories, vintage crafts and souvenirs and more! At Camden Lock Market, you will find food from countries all over the world, some of which you wouldn't even imagine! From Malaysian to Turkish to Ethiopian, your taste buds will definitely be satisfied! In particular, go for the crepes, Bang Bang Chicken, and Mama's Jerk Chicken - they're awesome. Pic Credits: http://www.camdenlockmarket.com/food-drink/global-kitchen/ After that, take a walk along Regent's Canal until you reach *Regent's Park* and *Primrose Hill*. Regent's Park is really pretty so do explore its glory while digesting all the good food you ate at the markets. Also, definitely go up to the hill for magnificent views of London! (: Plus, if you have time and you are a Sherlock Holmes fan, do head over to the *Sherlock Holmes Museum* along Baker Street just beside Regent's Park - this is the actual place where he lived! Admission for adults is £15 though. Finally, head over to *Little Venice* either by walking down the canal or by taking a boat ride! Little Venice is an extremely picturesque area with the canal lined with boats, and the banks littered with waterside cafes, bars and restaurants. You could even have dinner there! Pic Credits: https://photosteam.wordpress.com/2012/05/07/little-venice-london/ And that sums up a day in North London. Hope you have fun! (: Your faithful Secretary, Ben Chin (: Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 04/2016
by Benjamin Chin 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Digest Hello everyone! *Major Event 2016*, the big musical that many of us have been working hard at for the past few months, has finally come to an end last night. I think the show was absolutely stunning, and I hope those of you who came to watch it enjoyed yourself thoroughly. For those of us who have been working tirelessly for the production, I hope you found the effort worth it, and I hope you are proud of yourself for pulling off such a good show (: With that, it is soon time for the 33rd ExCo to step down and pass on the baton to the upcoming batch, and this is where we encourage all of you to step up and take on the responsibility of making ICSS a home away from home. The *Annual General Meeting* will take place on *16 Mar 2016 (Wed), 1 pm* at *Huxley LT 311*, and this is where we will *elect the 34th ExCo*. If you are interested in any of the roles, please find out more by approaching either the 33rd ExCo or our predecessors, to gain insights on what the roles entail. Finally, we are taking *pre-orders* for *Retrospect 2016*, ICSS' *triennial yearbook* which will be a precious keepsake for the memories you have made over the past three years in ICSS. Pre-ordered books will be priced at *£10* (U.P. £15), but limited quantities are available at this price, and collection will be done at SFP 2016 in late May. Do make your orders HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . For those who were involved in ME16, have a good rest! And to everyone else, jiayou for the last few weeks of term, and then Easter Break will be here (: Your touched Secretary, Ben Chin (: Content 1. CNY Dinner <#1354002656_1> 2. Major Event 2016 <#1354002656_2> 3. Annual General Meeting <#1354002656_3> 4. Retrospect Pre-Orders <#1354002656_4> 1. CNY Dinner Hi everyone! Thanks for coming down for the ICSS CNY dinner! We hope that we managed to fill everyone's hungry bellies and satisfy your inner singing desires. Most importantly, we hope that on this cold winter night, we managed to warm everyone's hearts by bringing you a slice of home. We hope to see you again next year! Your funny Events Officer, Wei Yan 2. Major Event My Singapore Girl, Major Event 2016, has finally come to an end :) To everyone who came to watch our show, thank you so much! We hope that you enjoyed our show as much as we did performing for you! It took a year's worth of planning, and months of hard work from an amazing crew of a hundred strong to piece this amazing musical together. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to every single one of our lovelies for this epic journey, one of many late night trainings and weekends sacrificed! Hopefully it has given you an experience that you will never forget even after graduating from Imperial :) I have seen many new and old bonds being formed and strengthened through Major Event and it was a very heartening sight. Peeping through the glass window of the door and watching the performance gave me goosebumps even though its the eighth time i've watched you guys perform and i am so grateful for being a part of this event with you guys. Couldn't have asked for anything more! :) See you next year for Major Event 2017 ;) 3. Annual General Meeting Dear all, I struggle to find a word in the dictionary more amazing than amazing to describe the perfect night yesterday. However, the conclusion of Major Event does not mark the end of the wonderful things the 33rd Exco has planned for you. It is time for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the 34th Executive Committee Elections. During the AGM, the 33rd Exco will review the things we have done in our term as well as go through our financial statements. The election of the 34th Executive Committee will take place afterwards. Here are the details of the AGM and Elections: *Date:* 16 March 2016, Wednesday *Time:* 1pm - 7pm *Venue:* Huxley LT 311 Lunch will be provided. Additionally, here are some key dates for the elections: *9th Mar:* Closing date to buy membership to run for a position in the Exco as well as to vote *12th Mar - 14th Mar:* Nomination period More details on the elections will be released at a later date. Being in the executive committee is a heavy responsibility. However, it is a sweet burden – to work together with a team aligned with the common goal to make ICSS the warm home it is today. It will be a tough journey, but an amazing learning experience and one that will allow you to contribute back to the Singapore Society in the most direct way possible. If you are considering to stand for elections, I would strongly encourage you to find out more about the roles you are interested in by approaching either the 33rd ExCo or our predecessors. Through these conversations, it would allow you to gain insight on which role best suits you and whether or not you are able to commit in the long run. Here are the contacts of the 33rd Exco, and the names of our predecessors (who are still studying in Imperial): President, Wan Qing Email Address: wanqingtham(a)gmail.com Contact Number: +44 7707064640 (UK), +65 96791435 (WhatsApp) Predecessors: Clive, Hong Rui Vice-President, Ben Ng Email Address: Chimbenzeee(a)hotmail.com Contact Number: +44 7925624151 (UK), +65 91512857 (WhatsApp) Predecessors: Leon, Gabriel Wee Treasurer, Wei Jie Email Address: cheeweijie(a)gmail.com Contact Number: +44 7858556239 Predecessor: Maung Thet Secretary, Ben Chin Email Address: benji7997(a)yahoo.com <benjamincy93(a)gmail.com>.sg <benji7997(a)yahoo.com.sg> Contact Number: +44 7518213471 (UK), +65 92293343 (WhatsApp) Predecessor: Wei Hao Events Officers Weiyan (UKBound) Email Address: weiyan44(a)gmail.com Contact Number: +44 7518275020 Gao Ming (Sojourn) Email Address: alstoneo(a)gmail.com Contact Number: +44 7562960997 Predecessors: Sameer (UKBound), Lincoln (Sojourn), Yi Sheng (UKBound), Yu Zheng (Sojourn) Major Event Officer, Nicholas Email Address: groofdo(a)gmail.com Contact Number: +44 7518555076 (UK), +65 90104639 (WhatsApp) Predecessors: Jia Hui, Chuan Khim Sports Officer, Paxton Email Address: paxtonchia(a)hotmail.com Contact Number: +44 7923508994 (UK), +65 91176506 (WhatsApp) Predecessor: Yu Quan Liaison Officer, Ivan Email Address: lemonteeman(a)gmail.com Contact Number: +44 7593974340 Predecessor: Jing Yi Do remember to block out 16th March on your calendar, and see you there! Thank you in advance for your strong support :D Your excited president, Wan Qing 4. Retrospect Pre-Orders HI EVERYONE! We are taking pre-orders for RETROSPECT 2016 from today onwards! RETROSPECT is Imperial College Singapore Society's triennially-published yearbook and captures the memories of our Society for the past three years, as well as the stories of our fellow Singaporeans in Imperial College. RETROSPECT 2016 will be in the form of a hard-cover book, with a mix of pictures and write-ups bound to have you flipping the pages over and over to relive the past! *The book is currently a work in progress, but stay tuned to our Facebook Page and Kaya and Toast Times over the next few weeks to see the progress of RETROSPECT 2016* Do make your pre-orders for RETROSPECT 2016 for a special price of £10! (U.P. £15), but hurry, there are limited quantities of the £10 available! Collection of RETROSPECT 2016 will be done at Singsoc Farewell Party (SFP) 2016, which will be some time in late May. So what are you waiting for? Make your pre-orders HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> ! Your Retrospect Editor, Ivan Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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Fwd: The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 03/2016
by Benjamin Chin 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

*Digest* Hello everyone! Gong Xi Fa Cai, Hong Bao Na Lai! Happy Chinese New Year!! It is truly an auspicious and exciting season, and although there are no holidays and we may be drowned in work, I still hope that the CNY spirit is with you! I know we are all very far from home and will definitely miss the festivities, but I hope you have been celebrating and feasting with friends - after all, your friends are your family here (: If you haven't been feasting enough, fret not - *CNY Dinner* will take place tomorrow, *15 Feb 2016 (Mon), 7 pm* at *New World Restaurant*. If you have signed up, don't forget to turn up with an empty stomach! There will be a 9-course dinner complete with yusheng, lucky draw and karaoke! *Major Event* will be happening on *27 Feb 2016 (Sat), 7 pm* at the *Great Hall*! Many ICSS members are involved in this in one way or another, and we have all been working hard to put up a show that will not disappoint! In fact, the entire crew is gathered today and working hard at a rehearsal! What are you waiting for, get your tickets online HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> for £10 only! Finally, we are sorry to inform that interest for the Day Trip to Portsmouth was not sufficient for us to proceed - but don't worry, we have other events lined up for you! Oh, and of course - Happy Valentine's Day (: Your excited Secretary, Ben Chin (: *Content* 1. CNY Dinner <#-1337776464_1> 2. Major Event 2016 <#-1337776464_2> 3. Day Trip Updates <#-1337776464_3> *1. CNY Dinner* Happy Chinese New Year everyone! For those who have signed up for the ICSS CNY dinner, don't forget that it is happening tomorrow! Here is a gentle reminder of the details: Date: *15th February 2016* Time: *7pm – 10pm* Venue: *New World Restaurant*, 1 Gerrard Pl, London W1D 5PA We have already designated a table number for each table so do lookout for our registration counter at the entrance of New World Restaurant to find out yours! Get ready for a night of feasting, yu-sheng, lucky draw, games and karaoke! See you guys there! Your funny Events Officer, Wei Yan *2. Major Event 2016* HELLO EVERYONE!!! JUST A MONTH MORE TO MAJOR EVENT 2016, My Singapore Girl! Do come and support the whole crew who has been working months to put up this show :) You will definitely not be disappointed!! To get your tickets online for £10, click HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> !!!! Details of the production are as follows: Date: *27th February 2016 (Saturday)* Time: *1900 to 2230* Venue: *Great Hall*, Sherfield Building Level 1, Imperial College London To give you a taste of what to expect, here's a brief synopsis of our show ;) *Exhilarating, witty and warm to the heart, our musical this year follows the story of Hannah, a Singaporean Girl who wants to be THE Singapore Girl; to travel the world as an air stewardess. But she faces one big obstacle; she can't speak proper English! Fortunately or not, Hannah eventually meets Augustus, a Professor of Linguistics, who promises to transform her within 6 months, but only on one condition.* *What is this condition? How will he transform her? Will Hannah ever speak proper English? 'My Singapore Girl' puts a Singaporean twist to the classic musical, 'My Fair Lady', and will bring you through the ups and downs of this heartland Singapore girl, as she finds her way towards achieving her dream!* *Come join Hannah in her exciting new journey!* Your excited MEO, Nic (: *3. Day Trip Updates* Hi everyone! Just a quick update regarding the Day Trip to Portsmouth, but I'm sorry to say that interest wasn't sufficient for us to be able to proceed with the Day Trip. But it's okay, if you realise that you suddenly have a lot of free time on the 5th of March, do support MSoc who are having their Malaysian Night on that Saturday and Sunday. Don't worry, just because of Major Event doesn't mean we've forgotten about our Musical Outing so look out for that very soon! Your cool Events Officer, Gao Ming Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 02/2016
by Benjamin Chin 31 Jan '16

31 Jan '16

Digest Hello everyone! Hope everyone has been having a good term so far! As January draws to a close, Chinese New Year is coming in just a week! The time has come for us to feast with a legit excuse, and while you may not be in Singapore with your family, I'm sure the many celebrations with your friends will warm your hearts (: With that, why not enjoy CNY with your extended ICSS family? The annual *CNY Dinner* will take place on *15 Feb 2016 (Mon), 7 pm* at *New World Restaurant*, and will cost *£17* for members and £22 for non-members. There will be a 9-course dinner complete with yusheng, lucky draw and karaoke! Find yourself a group of 10 and appoint a table IC to sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . February is also exciting because *Major Event* will be happening on *27 Feb 2016 (Sat), 7 pm* at the *Great Hall*! Many ICSS members are involved in this in one way or another, and they have all been working hard to put up a show that promises not to disappoint! Get your tickets online HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> for £10 only! Finally, in this issue you will find the second instalment of *A Slice of London*, a series on places to explore in London - and this time I'll tell you how fun a day trip to *Greenwich* can be! (: 新年快乐，万事如意！ Your lucky Secretary, Ben Chin (: Content 1. CNY Dinner <#886144379_1> 2. Major Event 2016 <#886144379_2> 3. A <#886144379_6> Slice of London: Greenwich <#886144379_3> 1. CNY Dinner Hello everyone! Sign-ups for the ICSS Chinese New Year dinner are still open! The details of the CNY dinner are as follows: Date: *15th February 2016* Time: *7pm – 10pm* Venue: *New World Restaurant*, 1 Gerrard Pl, London W1D 5PA Price: *£17* (members), *£22* (non-members) What to expect for the CNY dinner: -*9-course dinner** with dishes that are carefully handpicked by us and guaranteed to satisfy your CNY cravings -*Yu-Sheng* – A must-have during CNY! Lao-ing yu sheng has also been scientifically proven to grant wishes with a 99.9 ± 1σ % success rate -*Lucky draw* with attractive prizes to be won! -*Karaoke* – a wide range of English and Chinese songs guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s inner desire to become a superstar **Halal and vegetarian options will be provided at a later date* To register for the CNY dinner, simply form a group of 10 and appoint someone as the table IC. *Only the table IC* needs to collate everyone’s details and fill in the sign-up sheet HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>! We will contact the table IC subsequently for confirmation and payment. For those who do not have a group of 10, do not worry as we will help to add smaller groups of people into your group! We have extended the deadline for sign-ups to *8 February 2016*, so what are you guys waiting for? Sign-up now and join us for a reunion dinner that is sure to warm your hearts and fill your tummies! We hope to see you guys there! Your funny Events Officer, Wei Yan 2. Major Event HELLO EVERYONE!!! JUST A MONTH MORE TO MAJOR EVENT 2016, My Singapore Girl! Do come and support the whole crew who has been working months to put up this show :) You will definitely not be disappointed!! To get your tickets online for £10, click HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> !!!! Details of the production are as follows: Date: *27th February 2016 (Saturday)* Time: *1900 to 2230* Venue: *Great Hall*, Sherfield Building Level 1, Imperial College London To give you a taste of what to expect, here's a brief synopsis of our show ;) *Exhilarating, witty and warm to the heart, our musical this year follows the story of Hannah, a Singaporean Girl who wants to be THE Singapore Girl; to travel the world as an air stewardess. But she faces one big obstacle; she can't speak proper English! Fortunately or not, Hannah eventually meets Augustus, a Professor of Linguistics, who promises to transform her within 6 months, but only on one condition.* *What is this condition? How will he transform her? Will Hannah ever speak proper English? 'My Singapore Girl' puts a Singaporean twist to the classic musical, 'My Fair Lady', and will bring you through the ups and downs of this heartland Singapore girl, as she finds her way towards achieving her dream!* *Come join Hannah in her exciting new journey!* Your excited MEO, Nic (: 3. A Slice of London: Greenwich Hello everyone! There's so much to do in London! If you're willing to venture out of South Kensington and Central London, you will be amazed at the variety of experiences you can find here! (: So if you're finding ideas on what to do over the weekend to get away from work, why not consider heading over to Greenwich for half a day? There's plenty of things to see and amazing food to eat! You can start your trip to Greenwich with the exciting Royal Observatory, where you can learn about the origins of timekeeping. It is really very intriguing to learn about something that we take for granted in our everyday lives, and I found myself totally lost in the exhibition! Of course, the ultimate photo opportunity presents itself through the Prime Meridian Line, which marks 0° longitude and is the reference point for the GMT! While you need to pay to enter the Royal Observatory, there are other free attractions around the observatory! There's the Planetarium for sci-fi movie screenings in a unique setting, free galleries at the Astronomy Centre, as well as the Great Equatorial Telescope which will have you in awe at its sheer size! Right in the heart of Greenwich Park where all of this is located, you will also be able to enjoy great views of London! If you are interested in maritime history, you can also check out the National Maritime Museum, where there are free galleries! If you want to experience how it is like to be on a 19th century sailing ship, you can also explore the Cutty Sark for a price! If all this exploring has made you hungry, then it is definitely a must to head down to the Greenwich Market for plenty of scrumptious food! Featured here are the brazilian churros and the ramen burger - but there is much more to eat than that! There are also plenty of stalls selling art and craft as well as ornaments, I'm sure you will get lost in the maze! Pic Credits: http://www.greenwichmarketlondon.com/food-and-drink/category/market-food What are you waiting for? Grab your friends (or go alone) and head down to Greenwich soon! Your lucky Secretary, Ben Chin (: Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 01/2016
by Benjamin Chin 17 Jan '16

17 Jan '16

Digest Hello everyone! Happy New Year and welcome back to school! I'm sure all of you have had an awesome winter break - be it going on adventures and exploring the world, or just chilling at home and recharging your batteries. This newsletter also took a short hiatus, but I'm definitely glad to be back with the first issue for 2016! (: During the winter break, ICSS organised our annual *Ski Trip* to the slopes of Les Arcs in the French Alps, and many of our members had a lot of fun. Read more about it here, and if you missed out this year, start thinking about joining the trip next year! Hopefully you also had a good first week of school. Be excited for the term ahead, for there are many things coming your way! Firstly, OSU is organising the *Singapore Speakers Series* on *29 Jan 2015 (Fri)*, *6.30 pm* at the *Royal Garden Hotel*, and they have invited Mr Ho Kwon Ping, the Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings Limited to share his views and experiences. Do sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> to join us for a riveting evening complete with delicious Singaporean food! Secondly, applications for the *Point Hope Book Prize* will close by *31 Jan 2016 (Sun)*! Winners will receive *£500* as well as a *one-week summer internship* in the private equity and fund management profession. Please cc your application to secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>, do note that the email provided previously was erroneous. Thirdly, our annual *CNY Dinner* will take place on *15 Feb 2016 (Mon), 7 pm* at *New World Restaurant*, and will cost *£17* for members and £22 for non-members. Do join us for a 9-course dinner complete with yusheng, lucky draw and karaoke! Find yourself a group of 10 and appoint a table IC to sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . Fourthly, *Major Event* will be happening on *27 Feb 2016 (Sat), 7 pm* at the *Great Hall*! Many ICSS members are involved in this in one way or another, and they have all been working hard to put up a show that promises not to disappoint! Early bird tickets (*£9*) will go on sale HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> at 11 pm on 18 Jan 2016 (Mon), while normal tickets will be sold at £10. Finally, ICSS will be organising a *Day Trip *on *5 Mar 2016 (Sat)* to *Portsmouth*, where you can look forward to exploring the culture there, shopping for your spring wardrobe, or hiking in the vicinity. If you are interested, do indicate HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by 31 Jan 2016. Told you there was a lot going on~ Anyway, have a great term ahead, stay happy and energised! Don't forget to wrap up more with the icy weather here in London! Your awesome Secretary, Ben Chin (: Content 1. Ski Trip <#-1961240378_1> 2. Singapore Speakers Series <#-1961240378_2> 3. Point Hope Book Prize <#-1961240378_3> 4. CNY Dinner <#-1961240378_4> 5. Major Event 2016 <#-1961240378_5> 6. Spring Day Trip <#-1961240378_6> 1. Ski Trip It's already been 3 weeks since we returned from the annual ICSS Ski Trip and I bet some of you are still feeling ski withdrawals! 7 days of skiing, 8 nights of long queues but an entire week spent with our friends was certainly a great way to spend the first week of winter break. With 133 participants including friends from all over UK joining us (and even some coming all the way from Singapore), it was a refreshing time for many of us wanting to experience the thrill of plummeting down slopes and soak in the fresh air away from the city. I would like to thank all of you wonderful people who have helped us throughout the trip - those who helped to carry extra bags, those who took time off to guide their friends and juniors down their very first (think red or even black) slopes. Most of all, the two people who have been instrumental in helping me plan for the trip since way back in May 2015 - the legendary Leon Ooi and ever-enthusiastic Jeremy Ong! We hope to ski with you again at the 2016 Ski Trip and for those who have never done it before, we promise you a great time that you won't regret! Here's to more 'shoop shoop' adventures! Ben p.s. Winter is coming. (the 2016 one) 2. Singapore Speakers Series The Singapore Speakers Series is a high-signature event aimed at fostering greater interaction between eminent Singapore-based leaders and the overseas Singaporean community residing in cities with significant pockets of overseas Singaporeans such as New York, London, Sydney, Melbourne, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Join the Overseas Singaporean Unit for a riveting evening and delicious Singaporean food with the distinguished Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings Limited, as he shares his valuable business management experiences, views on the future of Singapore, and how Singaporeans can enact change and difference in society. Date:* 29 January 2016, Friday* Time:* 6.30pm – 9.30pm * Venue: *Royal Garden Hotel* Palace Suite, Lower Ground Floor 2-24 Kensington High Street London 48 4PT, United Kingdom Hesistate no longer, and click HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> to sign up now! See you there! Your Sincere President, Wan Qing 3. Point Hope Book Prize Dear all, The deadline for the Point Hope Book Prize applications are near! If you are interested, do not hesitate to submit your application now! In our previous Kaya and Toast issue, we made a mistake with the email we provided. Instead of secretary(a)admin-singsoc.net, it should be secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net. *If you have cc-ed the wrong email, do remember to cc us a copy of your application again!* If you have forgotten what the book prize is about, here are more details on it to refresh your memory: Point Hope is the philanthropic arm of one of the first private equity firms in Asia with an integrated philanthropy programme, focusing on education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid. Scholarships and bursaries have been awarded to top undergraduate and postgraduate students at leading universities. Point Hope has also been supporting cancer research at the National Heart and Lung Institute at the Royal Brompton Hospital in the United Kingdom and has frequently donated to Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. This is the sixth year in which Point Hope will be awarding Book Prizes to deserving members of the Malaysian and Singaporean Society at Imperial College London. Book Prize winners will receive £500 as well as a one-week internship during the summer break for an introduction to the private equity and fund management profession. If you are interested, do visit the following links: Selection process: https://goo.gl/4exm7c <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> Application form: https://goo.gl/gjcRaC <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> The application deadline is on the *31 January 2016*. Note that when you submit your application form and necessary documents to Point Hope, do remember to cc secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net as well. Thank you! We look forward to your applications soon! Your Sincere President, Wan Qing 4. CNY Dinner Happy New Year, pull your ear! Chinese New Year (CNY) is just around the corner and for most of us studying here in London, that would mean missing out on celebrations with family and friends back home but fret not! We can’t fly you home to have your reunion dinner but we can bring the reunion dinner to you! This year, ICSS is once again organising our annual CNY dinner and we would love to have you join us, your second family and home, for this reunion dinner. The details of the CNY dinner are as follows: Date: *15th February 2016* Time: *7pm – 10pm* Venue: *New World Restaurant*, 1 Gerrard Pl, London W1D 5PA Price: *£17* (members), *£22* (non-members) What to expect for the CNY dinner: -*9-course dinner** with dishes that are carefully handpicked by us and guaranteed to satisfy your CNY cravings -*Yu-Sheng* – A must-have during CNY! Lao-ing yu sheng has also been scientifically proven to grant wishes with a 99.9 ± 1σ % success rate -*Lucky draw* with attractive prizes to be won! -*Karaoke* – a wide range of English and Chinese songs guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s inner desire to become a superstar **Halal and vegetarian options will be provided at a later date* To register for the CNY dinner, simply form a group of 10 and appoint someone as the table IC. *Only the table IC* needs to collate everyone’s details and fill in the sign-up sheet HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>! We will contact the table IC subsequently for confirmation and payment. For those who do not have a group of 10, do not worry as we will help to add smaller groups of people into your group! Sign-ups close on *1st February 2016*, so what are you guys waiting for? Sign-up now and join us for a reunion dinner that is sure to warm your hearts and fill your tummies! We hope to see you guys there! Your funny Events Officer, Wei Yan 5. Major Event Greetings EVERYONE!!! THE TIME HAS COME! Major Event 2016, My Singapore Girl, is around a month away! And Early Bird Ticket Sales are coming up very soon! Do come and support the whole crew who has been working months to put up this show :) You will definitely not be disappointed!! Early Bird sales will go live on the *18th January 2016 (Monday), *at* 2300 hours*! For 9 POUNDS!!!! To get your tickets online, click HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> when the special hour comes!!!! Details of the production are as follows: Date: *27th February 2016 (Saturday)* Time: *1900 to 2230* Venue: *Great Hall*, Sherfield Building Level 1, Imperial College London Ticket Prices: *Early Bird - 9 Pounds, Normal - 10 pounds* To give you a taste of what to expect, here's a brief synopsis of our show ;) *Exhilarating, witty and warm to the heart, our musical this year follows the story of Hannah, a Singaporean Girl who wants to be THE Singapore Girl; to travel the world as an air stewardess. But she faces one big obstacle; she can't speak proper English! Fortunately or not, Hannah eventually meets Augustus, a Professor of Linguistics, who promises to transform her within 6 months, but only on one condition.* *What is this condition? How will he transform her? Will Hannah ever speak proper English? 'My Singapore Girl' puts a Singaporean twist to the classic musical, 'My Fair Lady', and will bring you through the ups and downs of this heartland Singapore girl, as she finds her way towards achieving her dream!* *Come join Hannah in her exciting new journey!* Your excited MEO, Nic (: 6. Spring Day Trip Pic Credits: http://www.jobcafe.co.uk/img/Slider/Portsmouth_skyline.jpg Mark the Date: *Saturday, 5th March 2016, 0800 - 2100hrs* We are organising a Day Trip to Portsmouth on this date! Escape Central London and visit the United Kingdom's only island city! There's everything for everyone in Portsmouth such as the: - Spinnaker Tower, the tallest structure in the UK outside of London - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which houses the oldest ship still in commission, the HMS Victory - Gunwharf Quays, for all your shopping needs Those who want to see more of the great outdoors can also rent a bike or hike to Portsdown Hill which overlooks Portsmouth, where there is also: - Fort Nelson - D-Day Museum Or if you want to enjoy the cool sea breeze, you could always take a scenic walk down the beachside esplanade where there is the: - Southsea Castle Do indicate your interest HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> by 31st January 2016 (Sun)! Please note that this is NOT a signup form but only to indicate interest! Further details will be released at a later date! Your cool Events Officer, Gao Ming Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 18/2015
by Benjamin Chin 13 Dec '15

13 Dec '15

Digest Hey everyone! Congratulation for coming thus far this autumn term! Just push on for a bit, it's only one more week to winter break! I hope it will be a good break for everyone, whether you're going to travel or just chill around. More importantly, I hope you're excited because Christmas is coming! It's definitely a joyous occasion no matter where you are, so may you enjoy this festive season (: The ICSS *Christmas Party* just concluded tonight, and it was a really fun night with sumptuous food and exciting performances. Most even walked away with a present from our very own Santa! If you weren't able to come, you were missed, but do stay tuned for our many more events next term! In other news, applications for the *Point Hope Book Prize* are now open! Point Hope is the philanthropic arm of a private equity firm, and they are offering Book Prizes to deserving Singaporeans at Imperial College. Winners will receive *£500* as well as a *one-week summer internship* in the* private equity and fund management profession*. For more details on how to apply, please refer to the post below! Today's issue will be short and sweet, but do keep your eyes peeled for more updates in future! Merry Christmas everyone! Your cheerful Secretary, Ben Chin (: Content 1. Christmas Party <#15199332dcfe219e_1> 2. Point Hope Book Prize <#15199332dcfe219e_2> 1. Christmas Party Hello everyone! Thanks for coming down for the ICSS Christmas Party that just concluded tonight! It was definitely heartwarming to see everyone gathered together in good cheer before the term ended. We hope you enjoyed the home cooked festive food, the lovely performances by our talented friends, and just the company of your friends! We would also like to thank everyone who helped us out with preparing the food, we wouldn't have been able to pull this off without you guys! (: One more week till term ends, jiayou! Your cool Events Officer, Gao Ming 2. Point Hope Book Prize Dear all, Applications for the *Point Hope Book Prize* are now open! Here are more details on what this meaningful award is all about: Point Hope is the philanthropic arm of one of the first private equity firms in Asia with an integrated philanthropy programme, focusing on education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid. Scholarships and bursaries have been awarded to top undergraduate and postgraduate students at leading universities. Point Hope has also been supporting cancer research at the National Heart and Lung Institute at the Royal Brompton Hospital in the United Kingdom and has frequently donated to Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. This is the sixth year in which Point Hope will be awarding Book Prizes to deserving members of the Malaysian and Singaporean Society at Imperial College London. Book Prize winners will receive *£500* as well as a* one-week internship* during the summer break for an introduction to the *private equity and fund management profession.* If you are interested, do visit the following links: Selection process: https://goo.gl/4exm7c <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> Application form: https://goo.gl/gjcRaC <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> The application deadline is on the *31 January 2016*. Note that when you submit your application form and necessary documents to Point Hope, do remember to cc secretary(a)admin-singsoc.net as well. Thank you! We look forward to your applications soon! Your sincere President, Wan Qing Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 17/2015
by Benjamin Chin 29 Nov '15

29 Nov '15

Digest Hey everyone! As we enter the festive season, let me present to you the official *CHRISTMAS EDITION* of The Kaya and Toast Times! Yup, it's time to feel the mood of joy and giving, and as you will see, Christmas is a really big thing here in the UK, so get excited! With Christmas coming, Singsoc will also be holding a *Christmas Party* on *12 Dec 2015 (Sat)*, *7 - 10 pm* at *Skempton 060A/B/C*. Do join us for a night of food, performances and a Secret Santa gift exchange! Sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> so we know you're coming. In other news, the Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS) is presenting the *Most Outstanding Singaporean Award (MOSA)* to ICSS members who have contributed greatly! If you know anyone who is deserving of this award, do consider nominating him/her! We are also in the midst of writing our triennial yearbook, *Retrospect*! For the *Year 3s and 4s*, if you have not yet been contacted regarding a *cohort photo*, please inform our Liaisons Officer, Ivan. Also, if anyone has any story to share about your life in Imperial, please email him too at admin(a)ic-singsoc.net! EXTRA, EXTRA! Read all about it! This issue features the first instalment of *A Slice of London*, a series on places to explore in London, and I have given a brief writeup about *Brick Lane*! If you are looking for places to visit, why not consider going down to Brick Lane for an afternoon of good food and fun shopping! Well, that's all from me today, have a great month ahead! (: Your joyful Secretary, Ben Chin (: Content 1. M <#151516f5e6468346_1>usical Outing <#151516f5e6468346_1> 2. Christmas Party <#151516f5e6468346_2> 3. M <#151516f5e6468346_3>ost Outstanding Singaporean Award <#151516f5e6468346_3> 4. R <#151516f5e6468346_4>etrospect <#151516f5e6468346_4> 5. A <#151516f5e6468346_5> Slice of London: Brick Lane <#151516f5e6468346_5> 1. Musical Outing Hello everyone! Thanks for coming down to support our autumn musical outing, Les Misérables, which concluded on 18th November 2015, last Wednesday! I really hope that everyone had a good time and please do look out for more musicals which will be coming your way really soon! "Do you hear the people sing? Singing a song of angry men? It is the music of a people Who will not be slaves again! When the beating of your heart Echoes the beating of the drums There is a life about to start When tomorrow comes!" ― Les Misérables Your happy Events Officer, Wei Yan 2. Christmas Party Hi Everyone! As you can tell from the weather, winter is here, so get ready for our Christmas Party! Look forward to a night of food & drinks, performances by some of your friends, and a Secret Santa gift exchange! Details are as follows: Date: *12 December 2015, Saturday* Time: *1900 - 2200hrs* Venue: *Skempton 060A/B/C* The signup link for the party can be found HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . It is the season for giving after all, so feel free to cook and bring some food to share with everyone, or if you fancy a chance to perform for a crowd, do contact any ExCo member to indicate your interest! The draw for the Secret Santa gift exchange will be held on 4th December, Friday, and you will be notified by email with more details. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of school life and do come down to enjoy a chill night with your friends! PS: Here are your POCs for the upcoming Hall Cookout, seniors do contact them if you would like to join in: Wilson & Pembridge: Paxton & Ben Ng Woodward: Wan Qing & Gao Ming Beit: Nicholas Evelyn Gardens: Ben Chin Princes Gardens: Ivan & Weiyan & Weijie Your cool Events Officer, Gao Ming 3. Most Outstanding Singaporean Award Dear all, Applications for the Most Outstanding Singaporean Award is now open! Here are more details on what this award is about and the selection process. *What is the Most Outstanding Singaporean Award (MOSA)?* MOSA is an award presented by the Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS) to a student who has rendered outstanding services to Imperial College Singapore Society (ICSS), the Singapore community in UK, and the larger student community at Imperial College London. The candidate should show leadership, exhibit merit, display integrity, and have an outstanding character. *Award * - SGD1000 - Prize winner will need to serve on the ICAAS Exco for 1 year *Criteria* - Applicant must be enrolled at Imperial College London. - Applicant can be in any year of his/her study. - Applicant must be a Singapore citizen. - Applicant must be a member of the Imperial College Singapore Society. - Applicant cannot be currently on the ICSS Exco. *Applications* - Email your name, DOB, course, year of study and the dates that you will be in Singapore in summer to secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net - Deadline for nominations will be on the day of Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is likely to be in early/mid March. *Selection* - Top three nominees will be selected by the society during AGM by simple voting. - Shortlisted candidates must be available for interview in Singapore by the ICAAS Award Committee. - The decision made by the ICAAS Award Committee is final. - The award will be presented to the winner at the ICAAS Annual General Meeting. - Stay tuned to Kaya and Toast for confirmed dates for the interview and ICAAS Annual General Meeting Thank you! Your sincere President, Wan Qing 4. Retrospect Hi Everyone! This academic year, we will be publishing Retrospect, our triennial publication! As per previous editions, we will be having a section where we will feature each course by year. By now, most of the Year 3s and 4s should be contacted through a subject rep, and should have a phototaking session scheduled! However, if you have not been contacted regarding a cohort photo, even if there's only a few of you in your course, do email me at admin(a)ic-singsoc.net, and I will get in touch with you to arrange a timeslot for phototaking! In addition, as we will be having other sections on our lives in London, I would like to appeal to everyone to share your stories about things which has happened over the past three years that would be good to chronicle down in this triennial publication of ours! Once again, if you have any thing you would like to share, feel free to do so by emailing me at admin(a)ic-singsoc.net too! We look forward to your contributions in making Retrospect 2016 a publication that all of us will hold dear! Your excited Liaisons Officer, Ivan 5. A Slice of London: Brick Lane Hello everyone! Ever had a free day over the weekend, or just wanted to escape from work for a bit? What better thing to do than to head out and explore London! After all, you're here to immerse in this awesome city, right? There's so many things to do in big and vibrant London, but where to start? This new series will share with you some ideas on where to explore in London! For starters, why not consider spending a Sunday afternoon in Brick Lane? Pic Credits: *http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destination/uk/england/london/50437/East-London-shopping.html <http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destination/uk/england/london/50437/East-…>* Brick Lane is a street in East London that attracts an edgy and artistic crowd, as well as foodies and shoppers alike. There are a few markets in the area that sell lots of awesome food, clothes and bric-a-brac, namely the *Brick Lane Market*, *Old Truman Brewery* and *Old Spitalfields Market*. The area is also known for its *street art* and *authentic curry houses*. The nearest Tube stations are Liverpool Street, Aldgate East and Aldgate. While most of the shops and restaurants in the area are open throughout the week at varying times, the area really comes alive on *Sundays*, when the markets are in full swing and stalls are set up all along the street. In the markets, you will find *art by local designers*; *clothes and accessories*; ornaments, knick-knacks and other *gift* items. More importantly, as we Singaporeans love our food, why not do a food trail there? Start with *Beigel Bake* for their famed bagels, and grab your cuppa fix at *Brick Lane Coffee* next door. Go over to the Old Truman Brewery where you will find absolutely delicious fried chicken at *Mother Clucker*, and spicy buffalo wings at *Orange Buffalo* (be warned, their viper wings are extremely spicy!). Other must-tries are the ribs from *The Rib Man* at Brick Lane Market, and New York style burgers from *Bleecker St.* at Old Spitalfields Market. Is your mouth watering already? What are you waiting for! Grab your friends (or go alone, that's perfectly fine too) and head down to Brick Lane for a fun-filled afternoon of food and shopping! Your joyful Secretary, Ben Chin (: Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . 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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 16/2015
by Benjamin Chin 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Digest Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing great, we are already halfway through the first term and winter break is on the horizon! However, as winter comes, the weather is getting colder, so please take care and start adding layers to your clothes! Our *Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)* for AY15/16 and the *Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)* recently concluded, where we reviewed the past events organised and gave members a sneak peek of what is to come. We also elected our new Treasurer, Chee Wei Jie, a year 2 Physics student, and are very glad to have him on board. The *Nottingham Winter Games* also concluded yesterday. Kudos to all those who won prizes! We would like to thank everyone who represented Team Imperial, and we hope that you had fun in Nottingham! For the lucky 40 who got tickets to our *Musical Outing* for *Les Misérables*, please meet Wei Yan at *7 pm* on *18 Nov 2015 (Wed)* outside *Queen's Theatre* to collect your tickets, as the show will start at 7.30 pm sharp. Finally, the *Hall Cookout* will be coming soon! It will lead up to the *Christmas Party*, so get ready to try out some Christmas recipes! The respective POCs will contact you to set a date, so just start thinking of your recipes in the meantime. Seniors, do contact the POCs if you want to join the freshers! Your caring Secretary, Ben Chin (: Content 1. OGM & EGM <#1510dd8cc56d468b_1> 2. N <#1510dd8cc56d468b_2>ottingham Winter Games <#1510dd8cc56d468b_2> 3. Musical Outing <#1510dd8cc56d468b_3> 4. Hall Cookout & Christmas Party <#1510dd8cc56d468b_4> 5. Unhacked <#1510dd8cc56d468b_5> 1. OGM & EGM Dear Everyone, We concluded our annual Ordinary General Meeting and the Extraordinary General Meeting on 11 Nov 2015. In the OGM, we reviewed the past events organised and shared with our members the exciting upcoming events lined up for the society. In the by-elections during EGM, we are pleased to announce that Chee Wei Jie, a Year 2 Physics student, has been elected as the new Treasurer for the 33rd Executive Committee. To the members who came down specially to attend the general meetings, I would like to say your support meant the world to us, and we deeply appreciate it! To those who didn’t manage to turn up for the general meetings, you were painfully missed. Do keep yourself updated with our activities via the Kaya and Toast Times and our Facebook page! To all reading this, I hope that you can continue to trust that the 33rd Executive Committee has been and will always try our best to build that home away from home specially for you. With our new treasurer, the 33rds will grow stronger to achieve that aim. The home now may not be perfect, but it is where those who matter will give you their support, where the things we do will bring a smile to your face, and where the Singaporean spirit will always be burning strong to keep you warm. We are receptive to any *feedback* that you have for us to improve for the better, so for those who would like to leave comments about anything under the sun, you may direct them to Ivan Tee, our Liaison Officer, at admin(a)ic-singsoc.net, and we will reply to them as soon as we can. For members who have yet to collect your *membership cards*, do email Ben Ng at vicepresident(a)ic-singsoc.net to arrange for collection. Thank you once again for your support, and we hope to see you at the upcoming Christmas Party in early December! Stay tuned for more details to be released soon! Your Sincere President, Wan Qing 2. Nottingham Winter Games A very big thank you to everyone who joined us for Nottingham Winter Games on Saturday. Teams worked together and executed great plays while talented individuals showcased their exceptional skills. I am proud to announce that we managed to clinch the following titles: *Football*: 3rd *Captain's Ball*: 3rd *Big 2*: Champions *Monopoly Deal*: Champions I hope everyone had fun playing the games and visiting the nearby attractions. Keep training and we will definitely outdo ourselves next year! Your cool Sports Officer, Paxton 3. Musical Outing Hello everyone! Congratulations to everyone who signed up successfully for the 40 tickets to our ICSS Autumn musical – Les Misérables! Below is a brief recap of the details: *Date: 18 November 2015 (Wednesday) Venue: Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6BA Time: 7.30 pm (Please be outside the theatre by 7 pm) Seat Type: Stalls* Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at the theatre by me so please do come early if you want to sit with your friends. If you arrive late on the day itself, your tickets will be left at the door. For those of you who didn't manage to sign up successfully, don’t be disheartened as we will be organising many more musicals throughout this year so please do keep a lookout for them! Feel free to contact me at *07518275020* if you have any queries and I hope that you will have a good time at the musical (: Your Events Officer who loves to watch musicals, Wei Yan 4. Hall Cookout & Christmas Party And with that, our Christmas Party is coming too! But what is a party without good food, and as such we will be having our *Hall Cookout* to find out who makes the bestest roast chicken, chocolate brownies and gingerbread men in preparation for our epic party! Seniors interested, do contact the Hall Cookout coordinators to inform them that you would like to join in! Here are your POCs for the Hall Cookout: *Wilson: *Paxton & Ben Ng *Woodward:* Wan Qing & Gao Ming *Beit:* Nicholas *Evelyn Gardens: *Ben Chin *Princes Gardens:* Ivan & Weiyan & Weijie As for Freshers, all you have to do is to start planning your recipes and ingredients, you don't have to do anything as the POCs will contact you to set a suitable date! More details on the Christmas Party will come soon. Culinary experts, now's the time to show off your skills! Your cool Events Officer, Gao Ming 5. Unhacked Here's a post on behalf of our sponsor, Infocomm Investments. Are you searching for that ideal career opportunity where you can put your degree to good use, be your own boss and earn a deserving salary for your talents? Here is an event for someone like you. Infocomm Investments is putting together a half-day mini pop-up conference UNHACKED with Europe's leading talent investor, Entrepreneur First (EF). Here are the details: Date: *28th November 2015 (Sat)* Time: *10.30am to 3.30pm* Venue: *Rainmaking Loft London *(International House, 1 St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1UN) Delicious Singaporean food will also be provided over lunch! This exclusive event is meant for Singaporean students and professionals in the UK who are keen to explore the world of start-ups and venture investing. Highlights of the day would include getting to hear first-hand about the exciting developments in the start-up and VC scenes in London and Singapore. You will also learn how to go about finding the right idea and the right team for your venture. On top of having an excellent opportunity to catch up with fellow Singaporeans in the UK, there will also be time to interact with the impressive line-up of speakers such as Steve Leonard (IDA's Executive Deputy Chairman), Matt Clifford (Founder of Entrepreneur First), and Rashid Mansoor (CTO of AdBrain) to supercharge your network. Interested parties can sign up through this link: http://www.joinef.com/ef-infocomminvestments <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>. As spaces are limited, do sign up soon! Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 15/2015
by Benjamin Chin 01 Nov '15

01 Nov '15

Digest Hey everyone! Happy Halloween! For all those who have been participating in the festivities, hope it has been a fun weekend trick-or-treating, partying, dressing up or just chilling with friends! (: As usual, Singsoc has many events lined up for the coming month. Our *Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)* for AY15/16 and the *Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)* to elect a new treasurer will be taking place on *11 Nov 2015 (Wed), 1 - 6 pm* at *Huxley LT 340*. Do come down to take part in our very important by-elections! Please also consider running for the role of the treasurer, we assure you it will be a meaningful journey ahead! Our autumn term *Musical Outing* is finally here! This year, we will be watching the widely-acclaimed musical, *Les Misérables*, on *18 Nov 2015 (Wed), 7.30 pm *at *Queen's Theatre*. We have secured 40 tickets at £22.50, for the best seats in the house! Tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis, and the sign-up link can be found in the post below. There are many exciting events going on in London this month too! The *800th Lord Mayor's Show* is an annual street parade in London happening on *14th Nov 2015 (Sat)*, and you have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in it by representing Singapore in our contribution to the procession! If you are interested, please sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> ! Also, *Guy Fawkes Night* is coming up on *5th Nov 2015 (Thu)*! This is an annual event which celebrates the end of the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605, and pretty fireworks displays will take place across the whole of London! Do grab your friends, head out and find a spot to view the fireworks that night! London is an awesome place, and so is Singsoc. Immerse yourself and enjoy! :D Your hapz Secretary, Ben Chin (: Content 1. OGM & EGM <#150c0da1b4ed6571_1> 2. Lord Mayor's Show <#150c0da1b4ed6571_2> 3. Musical Outing <#150c0da1b4ed6571_3> 1. OGM & EGM Dear all, ICSS will be holding our regular Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) for AY 15/16, as well as the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to elect our new treasurer. The details are as follows: Date: *11th November 2015 (Wed)* Time: *1pm to 6pm* Venue:* Huxley LT 340* The agenda of the meeting can be found here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . Kindly note that this meeting will be a *members-only event*. Thus, I sincerely appeal to you once again to purchase membership if you have not already done so, in order to participate in the OGM as well as in the important by-elections to elect our new treasurer. As with all general meetings, it can only proceed when a minimum quorum is reached, thus your support is of utmost importance. Additionally, your attendance will be rewarded with great food available at the meeting, so do stay tuned to our Facebook page for more details and sign up here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> now! Nominations for the treasurer's role will officially open on the *4th November, 0000 hrs*. The details of the by-election will be sent to current members in a separate email. I will like to encourage all members one last time to seriously consider the role of the Treasurer, a crticial role in deciding the success of our future events. It will be a meaningful journey ahead, and we look forward to you coming on board. Your support will be deeply appreciated, hope to see you there! Your sincere President, Wan Qing 2. Lord Mayor Show Have you ever wanted to be a part of the Chingay parade but never had the chance? Well, The Singapore High Commission, together with Metroline by ComfortDelgro and Singapore Airlines, are giving Singaporean Students in London the opportunity to participate in the *800th Lord Mayor's Show* on the *14th of November 2015 (Sat)*! The Lord Mayor Show is a famous long-established annual event which celebrates the swearing in of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, and takes place in the form of a street parade showcasing British pageantry. This will be an awesome opportunity to immerse in London's culture and experience first-hand this exciting event! Do refer to the poster above for more information. The sign up link can be found HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>! This is an initiative by students in London, so we would really encourage your support for their efforts as well! Your loyal Vice-Pres, Ben Ng 3. Musical Outing Hello everyone! The ICSS autumn musical is finally here! This year, we managed to secure 40 tickets to the widely-acclaimed musical, Les Misérables. The details of the musical are as follows: Date: *18 November 2015, Wednesday* Time: *7.30pm* Venue: *Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6BA* Cost: *£22.50 (U.P. £81.40) for Stall Seats* The sale of the tickets will be on a first-come-first-served basis. The sign-up link HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> will go online on *5 November 2015, 11 pm*. The tickets will be allocated to the first 40 ICSS members who sign up! Those who have signed up successfully will receive an email with information regarding the payment method. *Your placing will only be confirmed once payment is made before the stipulated deadline. *If not, your ticket will be given up to the person who is next in line. It is not always that we can get cheap tickets for a popular musical such as Les Misérables, so what are you waiting for? Sign up with us now! If you have any queries, feel free to contact me at 07518275020. We look forward to seeing you there! “It is nothing to die. It is frightful not to live.” ― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables Your Events Officer who loves to watch musicals, Wei Yan Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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