For your information, I was a member of St. John Ambulans Malaysia (SJAM AMC) in my primary and I was the chairperson of SJAM AMC in secondary. I was the vice president of Voluntary Aid Detachment 7 (VAD7) in Sam Tet during my 2 years of form 6. (So...?) However, I never thought that I could pass the RCHN NUS interview with those backgrounds since limited vacancies and there were a lot of candidates who were more passionate than me to volunteer. What surprises me the most was that I was being elected to be one of the 12th MC of RCHN NUS, as assistant Disastrous Preparedness Officer 1,DPO1. The title sound so ...but actually what I have to do is to pass first aid kit to first aider or liasing.
Throughout the year 2008/09, I was quite 'off', very seldom me would join the 12th MC for dinner or outing. Main reason is the language barrier. I am not used to speak English. Actually I should say that I am not confident enough to speak English.That's why during the meetings, if not mistaken, I think I never contribute any idea for sharing. Apart from that, as I have said, I am an introvert person. The other 2 friends of mine passed the interview but were not elected into the MC. I am not used to socialize with new friends. Furthermore, I realize that the system about managing a society in Malaysia is quite different from Singapore. Maybe this is due to the fact that RCHN NUS is organized in a university level. So I have no idea on how to manage a society.
However, during the May vacation, our chapter BDDRO invited SL (one of the main comm) and I to join as a subcomm of her Blood Donation Drive. I was confused and wondered at first because I totally have no experience in organizing an event, somemore it was one of the major events for our chapter, an on campus blood drive. I forgot what was the reason, but at last I took up the challenge and I joined as a sponsorship team member. Basically, we had to liase with our potential sponsors. If you ask me, is it an easy task? I am not sure. We just have to get sponsors' contacts, email our proposal to them and do the follow up. For those who agree to sponsor us, then we have to do the collection. Quite sometime, I felt rather disappointed because I had to do part time jobs meanwhile dealing with these sponsorship matters. Addition of that, the rejection rate was quite high. Later, the other 2 friends of mine joined in to help out. Actually, it was indeed a good experience, at least I have learn something but not everything.
Throughout the preparation, I have met and made a lot of friends, from China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. We worked together regardless of our nationality. We had the same dream and focused on the same goal. During that period of time, active subcomm (including me...wahaha) were bonded together closely without realizing it! In this world, there is nothing perfect. There were some of them who act like a helper more than a subcomm. Actually, I am quite disappointed with these group of subcomm. People worked so hard but they were not contributing to lighten our burden. During the blood drive, I skipped quite a number of lectures. I felt very guilty. Do you believe? Wahaha! The reason I often used to persuade myself were...(1) lecturer is soft spoken (2) boring (3) got web cast (4) lecturer speaks alien language. lol. The blood drive was held in MPSH4, 9-12 September 2008 from 10am- 4pm. Media Corps came for shooting on the last day. Elvin Ang, the actor came. I was not excited actually cause I don't know who he is. Haha! We had collected 654 units of blood for the 4 days BDD. This had broken our chapter's record of the past 12 years. Hurray! On the last day of BDD, we went to Holland Village for dinner. Although the turn up rate for the subcomm was not high but we were quite happy and enjoyed ourselves very much because most of the 'garang' subcomm and main comm were there. Erm, something happen on me that night. It's a secret. Haha! I never felt so happy since I first stepped into NUS. After all these things, I can say out loud that I know at least 50% of how's a BDD is organized, I have close Vietnamese friends (Ha Giang, Duong and Ha), Malaysian friend (Chiew Ling) and Chinese friends (Wen Yin, Zhang Zhe).
Time flies. Finally it is the day for the 12th MC to step down and hand over to the new batch of committee. I am very regret of being so 'off' last year. Although I am not so close with some of the main comm members, but I really appreciate the memories we created together in the past one year.
Elizabeth: My dearest HEAD. Thank you for guiding me throughout the year 2008/09. We should spend more time together. Wahaha! I seldom talk to her because lacking of confidence. What she saw that night ...was my true face! Wahaha!
Yuhang: He is one of the best leader I ever met. Uncle with standing hairs.
Tao Ye: A cute person who always contribute ideas during the meetings.
Mag: Ipoh Mali!!
Daniel Foo: A shy but kind guy.
Swee Lian: A girl who dare to speak and contribute alot of ideas.
Boon Theng: Dearest big sister.
Hefang: A guy who always talk about lame and 'cold' jokes.
Cindy: I don't know why but I feel quite comfortable when talking with her.
If you ask me, why RCHN NUS? My answer is because of the true bonding and friendship. Now I realize, my life is greatly associated with voluntarism. Wahaha!PS: I never write such a long blog, some more is in ENGLISH
Im vy pening reading ur blog wic is written in english, summo so so long..omg!
ReplyDeleteread til half-way,den i giv up le..=.= haha
nw a bit headache,hate my stdy,den no nid stdy? sien@.@
Be more confident to you, Shin Yee. You are one of my most capable subcomm members. I appreciate for your time n effort throughout the event. And I am very happy that you have grown up and found your true friendship through the event. At least, you have started stepping out from your own world. That's a great start. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed working with you. Also, I am glad to know that you enjoyed the event and had your happiest moment here since you joined NUS.
Wish you all the best in your endeavour. May you have a pleasant stay at RCHN-NUS and Sci CBLC. =)
sy, honestly, on the day u ran for A.Sect and listed ur credentials, i was dumbfounded, i felt like i "under-exploited" you, haha :p. But with all the experiences u have, you ought to be proud of urslf. ya, i am glad at the end you found ur place in the chapter. I didnt engage u enuff too in the last yr. A new com means new challenges and new adaptations. My presence will be minimum le, but this time round you can be the change agents ok? and no doubt urslf, honestly i am v noob last yr but we must not be afraid to try! jia you!
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