Pictures of Mt Ophir Trip

we are setting off!!!!!
Don't worry. No pain no gain ya? Brave Farhan!

We refilled our water supply at a stream.. Hmm, even after purification, the water still look abit yellow.


Here are the photos of the summit!! :) Give it up for the Mountain Conquerors!

Joe climbing up without a sweat!!
finally,after 6 hours. we finally reach the summit!!

the gungho girls of the mt ophir trip! :)

having fun at the stream!

we were having spagetti for dinner. sounds good huh??

Heading back, home sweet home :)

Footprints in Cambodia

Thinking of going overseas this Dec and yet want to make sure its a fun and meaningful trip?

How about making footprints in the hearts of the needy in Cambodia?

'Footprints' is a name of the overseas community service component in Joule Club. Last year, we did projects at a rubbish dump, village and orphanage. Picture speaks a thousand word, let the below pictures narrate then!

At the Rubbish Dump

Children at the Rubbish Dump. They walk, or rather, run around barefooted and some have cuts on their feet. Part of our project includes doing first aid for their wounds.

Children at rubbish dump, elated to don on their new clothes :)

The friendly children at rubbish dump welcomed us with open arms and open hearts

Even though we have a language barrier with the children, we communicated our love through hand games.

Nurse Sandra and Dr Joe opened a clinic and catered to the many in Rubbish Dump who are unwell. Giving out mosquito nets and water filters to residents of rubbish dump. They co-paid for the items while we contributed the rest. Look at their grateful smiles :)

At the villageMichelle and Ben Poh working hard under the blazing sun filling sandbags. Even though the weather was hot and the bags were heavy, nobody stopped for a rest until all the bags were filled up. Thumbs up for the team spirit!! Yea!

Digging a deep hole so as to construct a communal toilet in the village. It was not easy work.. Ever wonder how is she going to hoist herself up after that? ;P self sacrificial spirit, toes up this time! :D

At the orphanage

Our masterpiece! It now overlooks a multi purpose rooftop. We painted soccer court lines and hopscotch lines on the ground so as to serve as a playing field for the orphans.

All gear up for the Christmas party at Orphanage! Time to perform after all our practices :)

With fireworks and sparklers, we really had a BLAST of a time at Cambodia in 2007! :)

I hope the above pictures have impressed a story upon your heart. And there are many more mouths to be fed, smiles to be lit and hearts to be warmed.

Help us help them by donating funds or by purchasing an exclusive 2009 Calendar planner. This planner is put together by our ex-trippers, showcasing the photos of the children in Cambodia. May their faces light up every single day of your 2009 year.

Do drop serene an email at serene.tan@reachfsc.com to place your order now! (Design and cost of calendar will be posted up in end jun)

If you are keen to be part of this meaningful and fun trip this year, do drop me an email at joanne.fu@reachfsc.com. We will be having interview sessions on 19 Jun (2 to 5pm), 20 Jun (2 to 5pm) and 28 Jun (9.30am to 12.30pm). Please do let me know which timeslot is good for you!

Make a difference in others' lives and your life now! Its worth it. :)

(or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abRhPTmU1Qw)

Dragonboat Trainings

Dragonboat Team Trainings:

At Kallang PA: 13/6, 330pm contact Poh Ee at 90603874

At Kallang SDBA: 14/6 8am, 19/6 4pm, 21/6 8am, 24/6 4pm. Contact Joe @ 90017999

At Bishan Stadium: 17/6 4pm

The above trainings are compulsory who wants to be in the competition team. Those who can't make it for many of the trainings will be in the reserve team for actual race.

Dragonboat Race Info:

At Bedok PA Reservoir, 29th June 2008, afternoon. More details check with Joe.

Milkrun Trainings: Bishan Stadium

17/6 4pm
26/6 4pm

Trainings in July will be updated later.

Some Highlights from ROMP!08

ROMP!08, 31st May 2008, 1pm-10pm

All that's well ends well!

ROMP!08 finally ended on a high note! Organised by Harvest Care Centre and in collaboration with REACH Family Service Centre, ROMP!08 saw more than 100 secondary schools and tertiary teams compete in basketball, soccer, and captain's ball. Even the pouring rain could not dampen the sportsmanship and perserverance we noticed among the teams. Several teams even came in their own unique jerseys!

This event was a success because of the youths which participated enthusiastically, in spite of the rain. Their energy was contagious! You could feel it in the air! Thanks to our kind and generous sponsors who provided us with the goodie bags, set up booth games and prizes! It is also our honour and privilege to have Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, Minister of State for Ministry of Community, Youth and Sports (MCYS), and the Youth Olympics Games (YOG) committee with us in this event.

Thanks also to all the volunteers who helped us out in this event. On behalf of Joule Club here at REACH Family Service Centre, we sincerely thank all of you who took part and helped out in this event, a big THANK YOU to all of you!

Here at Joule Club, 3 cheers for ROMP! 08!

The Joule Club staff and volunteers, after a hard day's work.

Our student volunteer, Luke, trying his hand at pool.

The teams in ACTION....

Captain's Ball

Basketball

Soccer

Joanne explaining to Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon (Minister of State, MCYS) our Joule Club booth.

The students waiting happily for their turns to play.

From left to right: Jeremy (HCC), Joe (REACH FSC), Youth Olympics Games (YOG committee), Mr Benard Foo (President of Harvest Care Centre), Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon (Minister of State, MCYS), and one of the ROMP!08 soccer teams.

The event's mascot, balloon man.

The exuberant sporting crowd!

Red is hot! One of the REACH teams.

Trophies galore.

The Winning teams...


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Tell us what you think of ROMP!08 !!!

We'll see you at ROMP!09!