**Spring Term Week 7 Monday, 23rd Feb** *There are 8 notices in this digest* ----------------------------------------------------------------- Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. ICSS Annual General Meeting 2009 2. The ICSS External Partnership Scheme 3. Ah! Yum - The Musical 4. ICSS-ICAAS Bursary and MOSA Awards 5. London Games Dota Competition 2009 6. Wilson House Sports - 28th Feb 7. Tough Rugby session, 28th Feb 8. TFL Cup 2009 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. ICSS Annual General Meeting 2009 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dearest members, The time has come to look back on the past year in perspective and for fresh new faces to stand up and make a difference. The **Imperial College Singapore Society's Annual General Meeting (AGM)** will on the **18th of March 2009 (Wed)** During the AGM, the 26th Executive Committee will step down and a new executive committee will be the elected.  Nominations for the 27th Executive Committee are now open! There are eight positions available: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Events Officers 1 & 2, Sports Officer and Liaison Officer. If you want to run for any of the eight positions in the committee and make a difference in the Singaporean student community in the UK, please send in your application to **Sophia** at sophia.huang07@imperial.ac.uk with the following information:   1) Name and course of nominee 2) Name of proposer 3) Name of seconder 1 4) Name of seconder 2 5) Post(s) running for 6) Manifesto 7) Digital Photograph of Self The deadline for submission is **8th March 2009.** We encourage all members who have the earnest desire to see the society prosper to step forward and serve. Be the one who will carry the largest and most respected Singaporean student association in the UK forward towards a brighter future. Feel free also to contact any existing committee member about the various positions and the responsibilities each entails. For a summary of roles and an overview of the society, please refer to the Society Constitution which will be uploaded shortly onto our website, http://www.ic-singsoc.net/. Proud to serve, *The 26th Executive Committee* ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2. The ICSS External Partnership Scheme ----------------------------------------------------------------- The ICSS External Partnership Scheme was started in 2008 by the 26th Executive Committee. The scheme aims to strengthen the finances and external links of the society, in order to allow the committee to better cater to the members. Through mutual support, we hope to build long-term partnerships and increase stability in the long-run. As we approach the end of this societal year, I wish to highlight our partners for the academic year of 2008/2009.   **Our Partners:** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/1959/dGFNWhEznWT8Znduc6Gi/CS_Logo_%28original%29.jpg?view&size=s> * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/1960/YkSTObkiXP1hpSWvZhtL/Accenture.jpg?view&size=s>                                           **Our Society Sponsors:**   **Overseas Singaporean Unit                                   The Singapore High Commission**   I want to thank these organizations for their undivided support for our society. The 26th Executive Committee wishes that future generations and members of the society will continue to benefit from this new initiative.    Yours sincerely, Low Yon Jan 26th President   ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Ah! Yum - The Musical ----------------------------------------------------------------- Imperial College Singapore Society presents.....*drum roll* **Ah! Yum - The Musical** ****Time: **   7pm - 10pm** **Date: **   14th March 2009 **Venue:**  Great Hall, Imperial College London Tickets are now available. Grab them now from any Singsoc Exco member! For more details, contact Jingzhi at icyjing@gmail.com, 07590203064                                            or David at dkst_88@hotmail.com, 078811763811 Don't let your coursemates or friends from other universities miss out on this artistic extravaganza! * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/1735/RKljb9kkyXGqkOPNNmtd/Major+event.jpg?view> so whatcha waiting for? Get your tickets now! ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4. ICSS-ICAAS Bursary and MOSA Awards ----------------------------------------------------------------- Applications for this year's MOSA and ICAAS Bursary Awards are now open! Both awards are offered by the Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore and are acts of goodwill to us as students. Take the opportunity to apply for these prestigious awards and be rewarded! For any questions regarding the awards, please visit http://www.icaas.org/ or email Low Yon Jan at yon.low07@imperial.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **ICSS**-**ICAAS BURSARY AWARDS** The purpose of the bursary is: to find & recognize deserving & needy undergraduates who exhibit scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity, and outstanding character; and to provide them with financial support for academic study and fellowship with other students who are committed in making a difference. * Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled at Imperial College London. Applicant must be an undergraduate. Applicant must be a Singapore citizen. Applicant must use bursary money for educational and/or scientific purpose. Applicant must not already be holding another scholarship. Applicant must not have previously held an ICAAS bursary. * Other Notes: The Bursary will be by application only. The application should be supported by Imperial College Singapore Society, with the final selection decided by ICAAS. Each bursary award will be in the form of **1,000 sterling pounds in cash.**  Please proceed to http://www.icaas.org/ to download and submit the application form to Sophia Huang at sophiahuimei@hotmail.com by March 31, 2009. **ICSS-ICAAS MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD** The primary purpose of MOSA is to identify and recognize the Most Outstanding 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 shows leadership, exhibits merit, displays integrity, and has an outstanding character. * Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled at Imperial College London. Applicant can be a final-year undergraduate or graduate student. Applicant must be a Singapore citizen. Applicant cannot be currently on the ICSS Exco. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Notes: Each nomination must be proposed and seconded by ICSS members. The shortlisted candidates must be available for interview in Singapore by the ICAAS Award Committee in August. The decision made by the ICAAS Award Committee is final. The award will be presented to the winner at the ICAAS Annual General Meeting in September.   Please proceed to http://www.icaas.org/ to download and submit the application form to Sophia Huang at sophiahuimei@hotmail.com by March 31, 2009. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5. London Games Dota Competition 2009 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Calling all DOTA enthusiasts! Stressed out by work, by major event preparations? Need an outlet; need something to vent your anger on, perhaps by grabbing that M-M-M-O-O-O-ONSTER KILLLLLLL in DOTA? Sign up for the **LONDON GAMES DOTA COMPETITION 2009,** which two weeks from now! Its going to a fun, friendly competition, and is open **to anybody and everybody** from noooobs (like me) to pros (like you!). Winners take home bragging rights and GLEAMING LONDON GAMES MEDALS and prize money £_£ while the losers leave with nothing less than a little bruised ego!   Date: Friday, 6 March 2009 **Time:** 5pm - 1030pm **Place :** Either Mech Eng 407/408 or EEE Com lab Brief details: Players: 5 v 5 Version: 6.57b Mode : -cm (Captians mode) Entrance fee: £5 per team Prize money: Winner takes all   Rules will be sent to interested participants.   Please form your own team of 5 and email me team members and (preferably a team name as well). If you do not have team members, please email me if interested and I will try to find a team for you.   Kindly reply to **Joan (rjc107@ic.ac.uk) by 25 Feb(Wednesday)** for us to gauge the turnout.   -------------------- We're expecting about 8 - 10 teams for DOTA.   DOTA ENTHUSIAST: "There's no difference between DOTA and rugby!" DAVID: "NO, one is fun and the other isn't."   Well, we shall show David that FIRST BLOOD and TRIPLE KILL are waaaay better than any lousy side steps that he may pull on us.  --------------------- Happy gaming! ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Wilson House Sports - 28th Feb ----------------------------------------------------------------- This week at Wilson House, we will be having.....**SPEED NETBALL**! A cool fun game in between captain's ball and basketball.   **Date:** 28 Feb, Saturday **Place:** Wilson House **Time:** 12pm-2pm **Cost:** Free as always   PLUS! This is the FINAL WHSS (Wilson House Sports Session)!   ~~~~~ **Lights on, focus on General SingSoc Populace** *General SingSoc Populace: "Oh no! Why is that so?!"*   **Lights shift to Lt David** *Lt David: "That is because...*drum roll*...the following weeks we are preparing for Major Event 2009!"*   **Lights shift back to General SP** *General SingSoc Populace: "Oh I see. I should email you at* *icss.ahyum@gmail.com* <icss.ahyum@gmail.com> *to buy a ticket quick!"* ~~~~~   Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, this is THE LAST Wilson House Sports Session of the year. For the final years, OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE!   So come on down!! Cheers, Lt David Sports4Life   ----------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Tough Rugby session, 28th Feb ----------------------------------------------------------------- There will be a touch rugby session this Saturday, 28 Feb, from 10am to 12pm at Hyde Park. Please meet at Uncle Albert Statue. Boots recommended.   Check out the touch video! Expires 8 March 09. Touch Video for Windows: Touch Video for Mac:   Cheers, Xitai   ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8. TFL Cup 2009 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Following the success of the SFL Cup last term, we are proud to present.... TFL Cup 2009!   Will defending champions **The Big Bad Wolf** sweep the tables again? Or will **Touch Me Not** form a strong renewed attack on the coveted title? Or will there be a total upset caused by **Team UCL**? Hohoho...   Here are the details:   Event: Touch Rugby Tournament, TFL Cup 2009 Date: 21 Mar 2009, Saturday (SPRING TIME!) Place: Hyde Park Time: 10am Cost: £2 per team of 4 players. Min 1 girl. (For prizes!)   The registration form is here:  (link expires 8 Mar)   Contact me at dkst_88@hotmail.com to register a team!   Cheers, Xi Tai Touch4Life   --- http://www.ic-singsoc.net/ To unsubscribe, send an email to liaisonsofficer@ic-singsoc.net ---------------------------------------------------------------- Imperial College Singapore Society www.ic-singsoc.net http://groupspaces.com/icss Email powered by GroupSpaces - http://www.groupspaces.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------