Evolucion Operation Smile Concert at RI(JC)

On the 21st of April, Operation Smile Singapore Student Chapters @ Raffles Institution (JC) and Hwa Chong Institution co-organised a fund and awareness raising concert called Evolucion at RI(JC). It was a truly amazing night with Joel singing, Chris & band rocking away, Valesha & Rachel with their amazing voices, Isabelle and Remus with their Latin Dance, Catherine & Adeline with their refreshing voices and the Diabolo Duo with their one-of-a-kind talent. It was an honour to work together with such talented and passionate people.

Despite a few setbacks, we managed to pull through as one team for one cause. Knowing that we were of help to the children with cleft lips/palates in one way or another, we persevered to successfully conclude the concert.

Finally, we would like to thank Mr. Justyn Olby, the national exco, the Student Chapter @ HCI, members of the audience and finally the performers for their hardwork and support.


-Catherine
President
OSSSC @ RI(JC)

Op Smile volunteers @ Youth Got Heart

Youth Got Heart is an annual event organized by the Raffles Interact Club of Raffles Institution (Junior College), aimed at exposing youths to community service opportunities available and therefore serving as a platform for them to translate personal passions into action by forming partnerships with VWOs. Each year, VWOs from across the country gather at YGH, helping to spread the spirit of volunteerism through the sharing of ideas and personal experiences with the youths. This year's YGH took place on 10 March 2012 at the National Library, and featured approximately 50 VWOs and student-initiated projects. Operation Smile Singapore was one of the VWOs featured and has reached out to almost 100 interested youths, bringing them in to our cause!

Here's a reflection from Student Chapter @ RI:

Although the Operation Smile Singapore booth at YGH this year was manned only by two people, Catherine and myself, the results have certainly been a pleasant surprise and exceeded our expectations. Though it was tiring manning the booth for close to 10 hours and interacting with the hundreds of youths as well as other members of public, it has certainly concretized our commitment to the cause. Being committed to the cause is not simply a matter of doing things in your own capacity, or within your own group(s) - being committed is also about drawing other people in to follow your footsteps so that they may carry on contributing to the cause and that what you achieve may be sustained in the future. This is why we feel that spreading the spirit of volunteerism, particularly for Operation Smile Singapore was so important: to find the individuals who will eventually carry on our work. We certainly hope we have achieved that!

-Kevin

Vice President

OSSSC@RI

Local Updates

Stitch for Smile Workshop

During the 2011 December Holidays, Operation Smile Singapore conducted 2 Stitch for Smile workshops at the Operation Smile Singapore headquarters. More than 40 participants attended the workshops and had a wonderful time as they utilise their creativity to create kawaii soft toys out of socks! Each toy, hand-sewn, is sold at S$10 with all proceeds going to Operation Smile Singapore. Look forward to more workshops in the future!

(Photo credit to Fong MC)

T SHIRT DESIGNING COMPETITON

Greetings to all OPERATION SMILERS,


As part of our efforts to increase the range of official Operation Smile merchandise, which currently only includes the SMILY shirt in 3 colours, OSSSC is having a T-Shirt Designing Competition for the next official Operation Smile Tee! That's right! Your design may be featured! :D

All current & ex-student volunteers are welcome to participate and best of all, lucky person(s) stand to win ATTRACTIVE PRIZES based on the following criteria: Aesthetics, Creativity, & Audience Appeal.

Want to know more?

Here are some details that may help you to formulate your designs! ><

Aim: To create new signature Operation Smile merchandise that is designed by our very own passionate Operation Smilers!

Target: People of all ages! (Mainly teenagers)

Must include: Operation Smile official logo (can Google to find it) and the word “Operation Smile Singapore” in its ORIGINAL FORM (or your design will get disqualified!).

Good to have: A catchy phrase! Eg. The one on the current shirt: We are bringing the Smileys back. Or other phrases like ‘Changing lives one smile at a time’.

Other requirements: Your design (front & back) can only consist of 4 colors (inclusive of front and back design : 2 + 2; 1 + 3 or 3 + 1), due to printing costs.

Judges: Justyn Olby, Student Chapter Adviser. Michelle, Operation Smile HQ manager, Ke Yu He, Student Chapter President.


Feeling INSPIRED?


We welcome all designs and ideas! Contribute to Operation Smile and submit your design(s) to osssc.nec@gmail.com by 31st March 2012.