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Digest
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a bumper issue of The Kaya & Toast Times!
Firstly, the 34th Executive Committee would like to thank everyone for their support so far! We promise to do our best to ensure ICSS remains our home away from home!
To start off my very first Kaya & Toast Times, our newly-elected president, Ong Si Ci, has some stuff she would like to say to all of you.
Next, we have Kit Kat! Kit Kat will be held on 23 Apr 2016 from 10-12pm at the Hyde Park Old Soccer Pitches, so do come down to de-stress, and indicate your attendance HERE
Right after Kit Kat on 23 Apr, and along with 25 Apr and 26 Apr 2016, Team Sojourn will be recruiting OGLs and members of other committees for Sojourn! If you want to contribute, do sign up HERE, so that even if you aren't free on any of the dates we can contact you!
In May, we have the Singsoc Farewell Party! Graduating seniors and exchange students, do indicate HERE which dates would be preferable for you after your exams.
Major Event 2017 will be held on 18 Feb 2017 at the Great Hall, and we are now calling for scripts. The deadline for the preliminary draft is 8 May 2016, and the final deadline for the finished script is 12 Jun 2016. Do email your scripts, or any questions you may have to majorevent@ic-singsoc.net.
We are still collecting orders for our tri-annual publication, Retrospect! If you wish to purchase a copy for £10, do fill in the form HERE. Collection will be on the same day as the Singsoc Farewell Party.
ICSS has also launched it's very own Instagram account! Do follow @icsingsoc and tag #icsingsoc when posting photos!
We are also launching a Karanguni 2016 platform to connect potential buyers and sellers! Do visit the Facebook page HERE or email us at admin@ic-singsoc.net for more information!
That's all for this fortnight's Kaya & Toast Times, I hope you enjoy reading it!
Your happy Secretary,
Hui Chiang
P.S. Today is Jane Goodall's birthday! Jane Goodall is the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, and is best known for her 55-year wild chimpanzee study in Tanzania
"Whatever we believe about how we got to be the extraordinary creatures we are today is far less important than bringing our intellect to bear on how do we get together now around the world and get out of the mess that we've made. That's the key thing now. Never mind how we got to be who we are."
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1. President's Address
Dear all,
On 16th March 2016, you have carefully casted your votes for the 34th Executive Committee. On behalf of the team, our sincerest thanks goes out to all of you for your trust and faith in us, we will definitely do our best in continuing the legacy that our seniors have left behind and bring Singsoc to greater heights!
This year, we strive to foster a stronger sense of belonging and build an integrated family. The journey is not going to be easy, but we hope that you will continue to support us in building a close-knitted community. We will continue to explore new ideas to make this journey an exciting yet homely one.
Looking forward, we have many exciting events lined up for you! Worried about the never-ending revision and torturous exams? Or just dreading the back to school blues? Fret not, take a break and join us for Kit Kat, a morning of fun, food and friends!
The fun doesn’t just stop there! Remember the great times you had with your OG during Sojourn and ever since then? Don’t you want to be part of Team Sojourn and relive that amazing experience as OGLs, game masters, secret freshers, or ninjas? Stay on after Kit Kat for Meet & Greet and stand a chance to win a seat in Team Sojourn!
And for some of us, maybe the Major Event hype is still fresh, or the post Major Event withdrawal symptoms are still lingering, why not get your creative juices flowing and contribute your ideas through script writing for Major Event 2017?
And of course it’s the time of the year where seniors are graduating and our friends on exchange are ending their exciting year at Imperial. Join us at the Singsoc Farewell Party for some fun games and food as we thank them for being a part of the family (:
Don’t worry, the fun and excitement hasn’t ended yet, we’ve got new plans in store for you! Graduating and want to get rid of your stuff, or moving house and trying to find items to furnish your house? Look out for Karang Guni to sell/buy second-hand items! Don’t forget to do an act of kindness and donate something to our freshers too!
Heard of our new Instagram account? (omg why not??) Follow us at @icsingsoc and #icsingsoc to find out what’s new and to check out what your friends are up to this Easter break (and many more)!
These are just but a small part of what 34th can do for you, read on to find out more about them! But most importantly, do come down and join us at our events to create your own beautiful memories and friendships that will make this journey a fulfilling one!
Once again, thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve and contribute back to this family that we all call home. We look forward to building a home away from home for all of us! (:
Your excited President,
Si Ci
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2. Have a break, have a Kit Kat!
Good day to all!
Easter break is here and exams are looming, and what better way to take a break from the hectic exam preparations then by having a Kit Kat!
KIT KAT is an annual ICSS event to provide ICSS members with a breather from the hectic exam period, and to allow fellow singsoc members to catch up, play sports and have a good time. Delicious snacks fruits and kitkat etc will be provided as well! Do RSVP on the ICSS Facebook page HERE for a morning of fun, games and laughter!
Event details:
Date: 23 April 2016
Time: 10-12pm
Location: Hyde Park Old Soccer Pitches
Games: Captain's ball, Soccer, Frisbee
Your sporty Sports Officer,
Jing Jie
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3. Team Sojourn 2016: Meet and Greet
Hello everyone!
What time is it?? It's Sign up for Sojourn time! The last term of the academic year (and exams) are around the corner and it’s soon time to welcome the next batch of freshers! As such, sign ups for Team Sojourn 2016 will be open! Are you interested in being a part of Sojourn 2016? Are you friendly, enthusiastic and committed? If yes, WE WANT YOU!
Apart from being an OGL, there are other roles that you can play too! If you’re hardworking and organized, join the Ninjas. Join the Game Masters if you’re fun and think you’re great with games! For those who are artsy, or love taking photos, the Media & Publicity team is for you! Lastly, if you don’t want to wait 22 years to get an Oscar, be part of our Secret Fresher sub-committee and show your acting skeelzz! We’ll maximize your time with your OG, so don’t hesitate to take on another role that you could be well-suited for!
Sign up HERE now! We will also require you to indicate your availability for our Meet & Greet sessions held on 23 (after KitKat!), 25 and 26 Apr 2016. If you can’t make it for any of these slots, don’t worry! Just fill in the form and we will contact you(:
Hope to see you!
Your fun-loving and cool Events Officers,
Yuan Rong and Yan Tong
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4. Singsoc Farewell Party
Hello everyone!
As the end of the academic year approaches, it is once again time for our Singsoc Farewell Party – to make those bitter farewells sweet and memorable. Details and signups will be out at a later date, but we would love to have a rough gauge of when SFP should be held!
If you’re a graduating senior, or an exchange student who is leaving, do spare a few seconds (ya seconds only) to fill in this form HERE to let us know when your exams end & when is the best date for you!
Thank you!
Your siao-on and enthusiastic Events Officers,
Yuan Rong and Yan Tong
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5. Major Event 2017
Hello everyone!!
I hope that Major Event 2016: My Singapore Girl has been an incredible experience for all of you and has inspired many of you to contribute next year! So let us write a new chapter together and let it be an incredible one!!
First things first - It’s official!!! Major Event 2017 will be held on 18 February 2017 at the Great Hall!!!
To kick off this journey, we are calling for scripts to feature next year. So let your creative juices flow! If you have a story you’re dying to tell or are just itching to write something down, share it with us and you might end up having yours featured! There is no theme requirement, but do keep in mind that we hope to showcase our Singapore culture to the Imperial community! So throw in what you admire about Singapore: our icons, our stereotypes or even our linguistics fine! Also, in the spirit of integration, I hope that you would allow potential entries for songs, dances and music!
The deadline for the preliminary draft is 8 May 2016. Too rushed? Don’t worry!! We minimally require a plot synopsis of your script at this point, but a finished script is always welcome! My team and I would work together with you to strengthen your script and the final deadline for the finished script will be on 12 June 2016.
Do submit all scripts anytime now till the deadlines to this email: majorevent@ic-singsoc.net. If you have any questions as well, feel free to email me at this address!
Happy writing :)
Your ecstatic Major Event Officer,
Jasper
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6. Retrospect
HI EVERYONE!
We are taking orders for RETROSPECT 2016!
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! This book is a must-get, especially if you will be graduating soon, as the next edtion will be in 2019...
Furthermore, we have managed to secure a significant amount of sponsorship for this project (YAY!!), we have managed to reduce the price of the book to £10 (really worth it - a hard copy coffee table book!) and you can purchase the book HERE.
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? Grab them before they run out!
Your Editor-in-Chief,
Ivan
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7. #ICSINGSOC
Hello everyone!
School's been out for a week, want to know what your ICSS friends are up to this Easter? Follow us on our brand new Instagram account @icsingsoc where the latest updates on ICSS events and even regrams from ICSS members will be sure to keep you in the loop. If you're doing something cool and jelly-worthy yourself, why not #icsingsoc and tag us @icsingsoc to share your stories with the rest of the community! Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on the new Instagram initiative, it could help you win some prizes in an upcoming lucky draw ;)
Your liaising Liaisons Officer,
Nathanael
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8. Karanguni 2016
Seniors!
Are you tired of throwing away perfectly usable items that were painstakingly saved up for at the expense of Oriental Canteen/Eastern Star meals? Fret not! Karanguni 2016 is a revamped initiative that will serve as a platform to connect sellers with potential buyers of used items within the ICSS community.
How to sell? - it's easy as 1, 2, 3
1. A closed facebook group will be set up HERE (and linked to the ICSS facebook page) which interested sellers and buyers can request to join.
2. Once in, members will find photo albums of the following categories:
- Stationary
- Books
- Kitchen ware
- Electrical appliances (rice cookers go here)
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Others
If a seller wishes to put items up for sale, he/she need only post a photo in the correct album and use the following template in the captions:
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List of items:
1.[item] – [price] – [condition 0-10/10] – [position in photo]*
2.[item] – [price] – [condition 0-10/10] – [position in photo]
3.[item] – [price] – [condition 0-10/10] – [position in photo]
Detailed description:
1.detail
2.detail
3.detail
Contacts:
Name – (will be facebook tagged when posted)
Phone number (optional) –
Email – OR "contact via Facebook message"
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3. If you wish to revise your pricing or have sold an item, simply comment in your photo to update potential buyers!
How to buy?
Simply scroll through the photo album you're interested in and Facebook message the seller to link up for negotiations! Otherwise, contact the seller via the phone number or email address left in the photo caption.
Note:
- *It is recommended that sellers put multiple items into each photo so as not to clog up the photo albums. We seek your understanding and co-operation if the group's moderator requests for your photos to be condensed.
- ICSS will not be liable for any damages or fraudulent transactions that might occur as a result of using the Karanguni Facebook group. The ExCo will employ due diligence in ensuring all members within the closed group are legitimate ICSS members and items posted are legitimate but shall be absolved from responsibility over the transactions between members.
We hope that this initiative will help to pull ICSS closer together and allow seniors to pass on their used items to juniors who might not want to pay full retail price for certain necessities. No more byebye items, only buybuy items(:
Also, if you wish to donate any of your old items such as cutlery and stationery to the incoming 2016 freshers, do drop us an email at admin@ic-singsoc.net for more information!
Your well-communicated Liaisons Officer,
Nathanael
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