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2011 Updates

It's about a month before we close applications for Troop 5 and about 2 months before we kick-start 2011 meetings! Here are some updates:

1. Troop 5 applications are coming in nicely but we still have spaces! So pass the word and tell your friends and family. Closing date for Troop 5 is on 28 February 2011.

2. Senior Science Scouts 1st roll call is out. Please do reply whether you accept or defer.

3. The 2nd (and last) application attempt for Senior Science Scouts in 2011 will be out in February, so those who missed the 1st round, do try again!

4. Science Scouts from Troops 1-4 who have only completed one Active year and are still in Primary school, you're welcomed to join Troop 5 for your last Active year. Do fill the form as usual.

5. For ALL Science Scouts from Troops 1-4, the ALL TROOP meeting dates are up! Check it out on the Meeting Dates column on the right.

6. Some of you have been asking about the Troop Leaders for 2011. As mentioned, the (Active) Troop Leaders will be Qila, Azni, Yati, and Ying Ying. However, do expect to still see the (Passive) Troop Leaders Daniel, Ash, and Ain especially for major meetings and of course for the Jamboree!

Senior Science Scouts 2011

For existing Senior Science Scouts, the Troop Leaders would like to thank you for your excellent contributions as junior facilitators and young leaders for Troop 4 in 2010! It is our privilege to invite all of you back to continue being a Senior Science Scout in 2011. We are grateful for your help and support:

- Ummeesh (Accepted invitation)

- Zharif (Accepted invitation)

- Azhary (Accepted invitation)

- Norshazrina (Accepted invitation)

- Khavishini (Accepted invitation)

- Darshwini (Accepted invitation)

- Desmond (Accepted invitation)

- Jasraj (Accepted invitation)

For new Senior Science Scout applications, the Troop Leaders have reviewed your performance during Senior Night and Jamboree 2010 and we have decided to invite the following Science Scouts to join the Senior Science Scouts in 2011. They are:

- Nik Nur Liyana (Accepted invitation)

- Nurul Shamimi (Accepted invitation)

- Logen (Accepted invitation)

- Azharyn (Accepted invitation)

- Wan Aiman (Accepted invitation)

- Adam Yusri (Accepted invitation)

- Tan Jer Yeu

If you choose to accept, please note that:

1. Senior Science Scouts are expected to attend at least a few of the meetings.

2. Senior Science Scouts are challenged to undertake at least one special project annually (e.g. facilitating a meeting session).

3. Senior Science Scouts have the privilege of attending Senior Night if items 1 and 2 are met.

4. Senior Science Scouts are reviewed annually and only performing seniors will be invited back.

5. Senior Science Scouts need to pay an annual fee of RM80 and can attend as many meetings as they like.

6. Senior Science Scouts will receive a one-year Petrosains membership renewal.

If you are interested to continue being a Senior Science Scout in 2011, please reply ‘YES’ to Daniel (danielloy@petronas.com.my). If you are unable to commit in 2011, you can choose to defer your participation to 2012.

For those that applied but whose names are not listed here, we welcome you to try again in March. We will have a last-chance-application for Seniors in Troop 5, 2011. This is also intended for Science Scouts currently in Secondary school and who were unable to attend Senior Night in 2010. Details will be given soon.

Thank you all!

Troop 5 Recruitment, Finally Open!

We're sorry to have kept you waiting but we're finally ready to accept applications for Troop 5 of the Petrosains Science Scouts! Please read the program Handbook for details and also, do view the rest of the blog for an idea of what to expect.

To apply, the following is required:

- Completed application form emailed, faxed, or sent by hand by latest 28 February 2011.
- Applicant must be in Primary school in 2011.
- Please include a creative reason on why the applicant wants to be a Petrosains Science Scout!

For existing Science Scouts who would like to continue, please fill in the form as well.

For Senior Science Scouts, we will be sending an invitation letter in mid-January to those who have successfully passed the pre-screening during Senior Night in 2010.

Your Troop Leaders for 2011 are:

Qila - nursyaqila@petronas.com.my
Azni - azni_zabidin@petronas.com.my
Ying Ying - yingying_lee@petronas.com.my
Yati - hayati_lazim@petronas.com.my

Application forms can be emailed to them, or alternatively faxed to 03-2331 1212.