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Welcome one and all to the first Kaya & Toast issue by the *38th Executive Committee*. I am Cen Yuyang, the secretary for the 38th ExCo, and I will be bringing you exciting new updates in the coming year. Not quite sure who the 38th Executive Committee members are? Don’t worry – we got you covered with our *I*nteresting, *C*ool, and, *S*uper *S*weet ( *ICSS*) introductions. Do read on if you want to get to know us better, and we hope that you will give us your support in the coming year. What season is it? That’s right – it is election season! Nominations for the role of *Major Events Officer* are now open. If you are interested, don’t forget to nominate yourself! More details can be found below. Gaining weight and losing your sanity during this SHN period? Well, sorry about the weight gain part, but read on till the end to find out what you can do to the stay sane in this trying period. Remember to play hard (at home) and study hard, and don’t forget to practise good hygiene and take care of yourselves :) Your still-recovering-from-jetlag Secretary, Yuyang *‘We choose to study at Imperial not because it is easy, but because we thought it was going to be easy’ – Anonymous* Content 1. Words from the 38th Executive Committee <#m_5897118195996629507_1> 2. <#m_5897118195996629507_4>Update on Future SingSoc Events <#m_5897118195996629507_4> 3. Nominations for Major Events Officer <#m_5897118195996629507_2> 4. Major Event 2020: Call for Creative Team <#m_5897118195996629507_3> 5. K&T Reviews <#m_5897118195996629507_5> 6. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_5897118195996629507_6> 1. Words from the 38th Executive Committee *President* Hi everyone! I’m *Mein Yeak* and I’m honoured to be your President for the 38th Executive Committee. I am happy to report that your ExCo is working smoothly despite the trying circumstances of our time. We are watching intently how the coronavirus situation is evolving. Though there may be changes to how our events are run this year, I promise you that we will protect what SingSoc has come to be through the good work of our predecessors: a happy place to make new friends and amazing memories together. We will tide through this together and keep SingSoc’s flag unfurled! *Vice-President* Hello everyone, I am *Chern Heng*, your new Vice-President. It is an honour being elected into this role, and I will do my best to continue supporting the Singapore community in Imperial. The 37th ExCo has done tremendously well in their term, and I will strive that we as the 38th ExCo will be able to give that level of support and more in the upcoming term. Stay tuned for our initiatives! *Secretary* Hey guys! It is me (again), your friendly Secretary *Yuyang*. Thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity to take on this role. Like the rest of the members, I will work hard together to create wonderful memories for everyone, so feel free to approach me to give any feedback or just to say hi (optional). Keep your eyes peeled for the fortnightly issues of the Kaya and Toast Times, and we hope that you will enjoy reading them (not optional)! *Treasurer* Hey, I’m *Merrill* and I am going to be your treasurer this year! You can count on me to keep our finances in check, so that you can enjoy the spread of events and food. Come to me if you’ve got any concerns. I’ll always be around, unless I’ve adjourned. *Liaison Officer* What's up guys, its ya boi *Julian* here 🤙, the big J, big daddy Joules with a capital J! Gonna be hitting y'all up with them Facebook posts and Instagram stories during the year so keep a look out for them will ya. Also, I will oversee the posters and publicity stuff so anyone with any input can hit me up either on the +44 island with bojo and the gang or on the +65 motherland. Wanna make SingSoc as fun as possible for y'all and I hope we can make memories if ya know what I mean (editors note: ???). Really hope to get to know everyone better over the year and lmk if y'all wanna have a good time 🤟. Ain't nothing gonna stop us from having a dope af time together. So hang loose and see y'all when I see y'all. Big J signing out. Peace✌️ *Events Officer 1* Hey everyone, *Gillian* here! I’m really thankful to have the opportunity to serve you as your new Events Officer together with Leanne. I look forward to working with all of you in the coming year. Feel free to talk to me if you have any ideas or feedback regarding SingSoc events, or even if you just want someone to talk to. I know the situation isn’t the best with COVID-19 and all the restrictions but fingers crossed, stay tuned for SFP and Sojourn!!! In the meantime, hope everyone’s safe and healthy. Don’t regret not unleashing your inner cookie monster whilst in Singapore! *Events Officer 2* Helloo! I’m *Leanne* and I am one of the Events Officers this year, along with Gillian. I study Medicine, although I won't guarantee that I am a good medic HAHA. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to organise events for you; I will make sure to do my best to make them as memorable and fun as possible :) if you have any interesting ideas for events, please don’t hesitate to drop Gillian or I a message or email! See you soon, hopefully at SFP/Sojourn depending on the COVID situation :)) *Sports Officer* Hey guys, I'm *Richard*, your new Sports Officer. I’m really grateful for the opportunity to be able to serve SingSoc this term and will do my best to make your time in Imperial fulfilling and memorable. My main goal this year is to work on expanding Play@ICSS to make it more inclusive and welcoming by including a wider spectrum of activities and encouraging greater participation. Thank you for your continuous support and I look forward to bringing members of ICSS together through sports and games! 2. Update on Future SingSoc Events Due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and government regulations, we unfortunately have decided to *cancel* Kit-Kat, our annual picnic held in the last week of the Easter Holidays. In addition, all SingSoc events in London and Singapore will be put on hold due to the lockdown/circuit breaker currently implemented by both governing authorities. In the meantime, do let us know if you require any support. Remember to take care of yourselves, and keep your eyes peeled for future updates regarding our activities! Lots of love, The 38th Executive Committee 3. Nominations for Major Events Officer Hey everyone! After this year’s Leadership Elections, the role of the *Major Event Officer (MEO)* was left vacant. For just one night every year, ICSS puts up a musical – a production 9 months in the making – to showcase to the Imperial community our own Singapore culture. From the scripts written to the dances choreographed to the music composed, these are all original works by our members. Major Event is a chance for members to get to meet other Singaporeans, and for them to forge lasting friendships. As the MEO, *YOU *will get to oversee this from the start to the end. As such, we will be reopening nominations for MEO together with the Imperial College Union By-Elections. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the hustings would be held online on Zoom, on *17th April* at *2000 (SGT) / 1300 (BST)*. Members who are interested in running for the position of Major Events Officer may begin to nominate themselves. Please take note of the timeline below. Nominations open: *3rd April* Nominations close: *16th April, 0100 (SGT) / 15th April, 1800 (BST)* Manifesto deadline (ICSS): *16th April, 1900 (SGT) / 1200 (BST)* Manifesto deadline (Union): *17th April, 1900 (SGT) / 1200 (BST)* Candidates revealed + Manifesto published: *17th April, 2000 (SGT) / 1300 (BST)* Hustings: *17th April, 2000 (SGT) / 1300 (BST)* Voting opens: *17th April, 2100 (SGT) / 1400 (BST)* Voting closes: *22nd April, 2100 (SGT) / 22nd April, 1400 (BST)* Results announced: *23rd April, 0200 (SGT) / 22nd April, 1900 (BST)* Please email your manifesto to our president, Mein Yeak, at president@ic-singsoc.net. In addition, you can email him or contact him at +44 7367 577511 (WhatsApp) if you have any queries. Thank you! Your excited-for-elections Secretary, Yuyang 4. Major Event 2021: Call for Creative Team 'O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?’ Hey everyone! Has SHN unleashed the inner writer in you? I am still as uncreative, thanks for asking. BUT, if you have been inspired by the dramas or books that you’ve been watching or reading during this period, then this opportunity is for you! Rather than complaining about life, why not come up with an idea for *Major Event 2021*? *YOUR *ideas, *YOUR *story, *YOUR *choice of genre – all we ask is that you integrate some aspects of Singaporean culture for us to showcase to the Imperial community and that you give some scope for our talented singers, dancers, and musicians to shine on stage as well! Please email your submissions to majoreventofficer@ic-singsoc.net. We are looking forward to seeing them! Words not your thing? Well, worry not – there are other exciting opportunities waiting for you. We are also looking for *Dance, Chorale, Music, and Cast Directors* to fill up the creative team. Head over to www.tinyurl.com/ME2021SignUps <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=ebaf9b5969&e=030d49d029> to sign up now! Feel free to contact Leanne Cheng at +65 8668 6666 or eventsofficer2@ic-singsoc.net if you have any queries :) Your drama-loving Secretary, Yuyang 5. K&T Reviews Getting bored from staying at home all day? Fret not! It is I, Moo Vee Fan, bringing you a review of my (current) favourite drama. *Itaewon Class* features the story of underdog Park Saeroyi as he pursues his dreams of becoming the top spot in Korea's food industry. Unlike your typical rom-com K-drama, Itaewon Class does not shy away from discussing controversial topics, which is a breath of fresh air. With an amazing plot and an even more amazing cast, this is one show you don't want to miss out on! A word of caution though - this show is highly addictive, so you best be prepared! I spent the last 2 days sitting in bed watching it. My-eyes-don't-work-anymore, Yuyang Moo Vee Fan 6. More Kaya on Your Toast Craving something cold and sweet in this intense and sweltering heat? 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