NUSS Groceries on Wheels - July' 13

On 20th July 2013, 20 Metro Leos, Lions and volunteers volunteered their time to help deliver bags of donated groceries to the needy residents of Merpati Road.

Organised by the NUS Society’s Community Care Sub-Committee, Groceries on Wheels is an annual event which was started in 2010, with the objective of delivering basic necessities such as food and consumables to the disadvantaged, low-income and housebound residents. 

This year, about 2000 grocery bags were delivered to the needy and elderly residents in the South East District. In addition to the services rendered, our Metro Leos put together a small sum of money to donate a total of 7 grocery bags this year!:)


NUSS Groceries on Wheels 2013

A small portion of the 2000 groceries bags...

Content of the groceries bags...

Our Leos and volunteers helping to load the groceries into the bus...

efficient human chain!

Before we set off!

Let's go! with our dearest Lions!

A group picture with the groceries bags before delivering them to the needy residents.

Lion Yong and wife:)

*knock knock* "is anyone home?"

A nice chat with the very friendly granny.

This is the second time I have participated in the NUSS Groceries on wheels. As always, the feeling is special for this event is a philanthropic and benevolent one as it is about the providence of basic needs and goods to the low income group. As a guy, we thought the event is just about flexing our muscle, but as stated, we are not a postman or a deliveryman. We are volunteers that care and discern. Hence, it is not the physical part but the emphasis is also on the empathy and communication. In a society like Singapore where we have become a developed country, it is always easy for us to forget that there is a group of under-privileged people like the elders or even low income family that requires support and help. I have learnt the true concept of abundance and always to appreciate and cherish what we have in life and now. If possible, I will definitely participate in this meaningful outreach again.

- Leo William

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the Metro Leos, Lions and volunteers who have contributed and supported this activity, by either donating groceries bags or helping to deliver the groceries!:D


Thank you Leos and volunteers for waking up early and volunteering your time and help!:)

Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan Amazing Race 2013 - June '13

Leos from the Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan organised our 5th Annual Amazing Race on 15 June 2013, Saturday, with the primary school students from Students Care Service (Hougang Centre). The theme for this year's Amazing Race was “Racial Harmony”, with the aims 1) to enhance the participants with more knowledge of Singapore cultural heritage, 2) to engage participants’ interests in learning more about Singapore, 3) to highlight the importance of teamwork and cooperation, 4) to help participants develop self-confidence, communication and interaction skills as they approach public for help and 5) to ensure that the participants spend their holidays meaningfully.

Our 5 stations are situated in cultural hot spots around Singapore - Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Little India, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall and Peranakan Musuem. These locations were chosen to enrich the children's understanding of the different cultures in Singapore and what are the places that they can visit to enhance their cultural knowledge.




Briefing before the Race starts!:)



Ice-breaking.



Topping up their Ezlink cards before setting off.

"Hi Aunty, do you know how to go to Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall?"







Carrying out their task in front of Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall.

Little India Station.







Asking for help!





Vanakkam, yen peyar Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan, unggal peyar yenna?:)

 



Where are we now?!!

 



In Peranakan Museum.

 



How do we get there?!!

 



Welcome to Chinatown Station!



Goodies and prizes for the children!:)



Scissors paper stone! yay, I win!:D

As station masters of the Amazing Race, we realized that living in the current face pace society of ours, we tend to miss out of the sights and sounds of our beloved society. While interacting with the children, we saw how easily contented they were. Simple gifts and treats can make them happy. Overall, we find that the Amazing Race is very well organized in terms of communication. Instructions given were clear and logistics are well planned. We are glad to be part of this event.

- Yi Qing & Martin, Station Masters at Chinatown Station

It was my first time doing volunteer work and it felt really nice to be able to see the happy and excited faces on the kids when they arrive at my station. Even though the race overran the scheduled timings, I am glad to be able to have all the teams arrive at my station. It is a refreshing experience and I would love to volunteer to work with kids again!

- Zheng Rui, Station Master at Little India Station

In conclusion, our Amazing Race was a huge success as the children and our volunteers have enjoyed themselves and we hope that this event will be a memorable one for everyone. On behalf of the Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan, we would like to thank Lions Club of Singapore Metropolitan for the kind sponsorship of lunch for the children and our volunteers, Leo Evon for her kind sponsorship of snacks, 3M for their kind sponsorship of stationeries sets and NUS Society of Social Work Students for the notebooks for the goodie bags, Chewy Junior for their kind sponsorship of chewy puffs and Home’s Favourite for their handmade cookies! All these will not be possible without their continuous support and generosity. We would also like to thank the dedicated social workers from Students Care Service (Hougang Centre) for coordinating and helping us out with the activity.

Most importantly, we would like to thank all our Metropolitan Leos and volunteers for their help and enthusiasm. Without the volunteers, this Amazing Race will definitely not be a success! We look forward to our next Amazing Race in 2014! :)

 


Thank you everybody! :)

If you are interested in viewing more photos from this event, do visit our Album on our Facebook Page at the following links: Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan Annual Amazing Race 2013

Visits to Sunlove Home & SiLRA Home - June '13

On the 8th of June 2013, our Leos from the Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan joined the National University of Singapore Society's Community Care Committee in their quarterly visit to the Sunlove Home. The Sunlove Home is a charitable home for the intellectually-infirmed, which shelters mainly middle-aged to elder residents. During the visit, live music entertainment and sing-along sessions were performed to bring the residents little joy in their life. Our Leos and volunteers also helped to distribute the vegetarian lunch sponsored by NUSS graduates to the residents.

Immediately after the visit to Sunlove Home, our passionate Leos went on to visit SiLRA (Singapore Leprosy Relief Assocation), which is located just next to Sunlove Home. It was a simple visit to catch up with the residents and share with them their favourite snacks - coffee and biscuits.

Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan organizes regular visits to the SiLRA to interact with the the elder residents who have recovered from Leprosy and have become destitutes due to the loss of their loved ones, discrimination by society and the loss of their homes. Through our regular visits since 2006, we have built a trusting relationship with them and we hope to provide a listening ear for them.

We had a great time chatting and knowing more about the friendly elderly in SiLRA. I am happy that they still remember us and our previous visits especially the Christmas decorations sight-seeing tour in town area last year.

- Leo Vice President Jannice Peh

I feel its a very good experience for me to have the chance to meet them, help them and know them .

- Volunteer Bao Xue 

  

Heartfelt thanks to our volunteers (Leo Jannice, Leo Shurlene, Bao Xue, Diana and Kevin) for taking your time off to join us for the home visits!:)

If you are interested in viewing more photos from this event, do visit our Album on our Facebook Page at the following links: Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan Sunlove Home Visit (June '13)

SILRA Home Visit - September '12

On the 9th of September 2012, the Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan visited the elderly residents residing in Singapore Leprosy Relief Association (SiLRA) (http://www.silra.org.sg). Our Leos had brought simple snacks and fruits for the elders at the home to enjoy. Some of us had also prepared a performance for them.

We have always found ourselves enjoying our time at the home as we have begun to build familiarity with many of the elders there due to our frequency of visits. Seeing their appreciative smiles and words have always made us feel that our work was making a difference in bringing some joy into their life.

Leo Yufei distributing snacks to the elder residents

NUSS Groceries on Wheels - July' 12

On 21st July 2012, Leos from Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan volunteered their time to deliver bags of donated groceries to the needy residents living in 1-room flats in the North-East region of Singapore, at the event organised by the NUS Society (NUSS).

Groceries on Wheels 2012 - organised by NUSS

A total of 2,400 grocery bags were delivered by 250 volunteers in various mode of transport – cars, coaches, lorries and carts. Items in the grocery bag include cooking oil, soya sauce, instant noodles, biscuits, soap and other necessities for the use of the needy and elderly households.

A small part of the 2400 grocery bags packed for the 1-room flats' residents in North-East region.

Leos and Lions of Singapore Metropolitan went in groups to deliver the grocery bags to the needy and elderly households, according to the assigned distribution list. At the same time, we had brief but meaningful chats with the residents, which helped us to better understand their conditions and socio-economic issues.

It was my first time participating in Groceries on Wheels and a morning well spent. It was more than just delivering the grocery bags to the needy residents. You should never underestimate your ability in bringing a smile to someone's face, especially the elderly living alone. Even a simple action such as talking to them can brighten up their day and make them feel that they are not all alone!

 - Leo Angelin

On behalf of Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan, we would like to thank the following volunteers for taking their time out to join us for this meaningful event: Edwin, William, Jiaying, Lian Jie, Kimberly, HuiTing and Tze Hin. We hope that you have enjoyed the time spent with us and the needy residents in the North-East region. Thank you :)

Lions, Leos and volunteers - after completing the delivery.



If you are interested in viewing more photos from this event, do visit our Album on our Facebook Page at the following links: Gallery

15th Induction & Installation Ceremony - July '12

On 14th July 2012, the Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan held our 15th Induction and Installation Ceremony at the Gold Quest Room, Lions Home for the Elders (Toa Payoh). 

The Ceremony's Programme Booklet

The beautifully done Singapore Metropolitan Lions & Leos' Polymer!

In celebration of our club's 15th Anniversary, we chose to adopt the theme "Polymer15ation" for the day. 

So, why Polymers?

"The individual units symbolise our members; when these units are bonded together in a molecular structure, a polymer is formed. As a club, it is almost like we are in a constant process of polymerisation, as the bonds between each of our members grow stronger with each activity and experience that we go through together. I hope that with time, the bonds between us will strengthen even further, developing us into an even stronger Polymer."

-Leo Tiong Hui

15th Board of Directors w/ Guest of Honour PCC SG Chin

We were honoured to have the presence of Past Council Chairperson SG Chin as our Guest of Honour and Installation Officer.
As Induction Officer, Zone 16 Chairperson KC Hii was present to induct our newest member, Leo Emilia!
Other Lions present were Lions Club of Singapore Metropolitan President Gillian Tan, Past District Secretary Lely Chin and Lion Anthony Ong.

Lions & Leos of Singapore Metropolitan

Leo Asst. Treasurer Anna with the newly inducted Leo Emilia!

Thank you to all our guests for coming!

A big thank you to the following Clubs that were present at our event: Lions Club of Singapore Metropolitan,
Leo Club of Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School, Leo Club of Singapore Polytechnic, Leo Club of NYP-Somerset, Leo Club of East Asia Institute of Management, Leo Club of Temasek Junior College,
Leo Club of Singapore Raffles City, Leo Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Leo Club of IPG Kampus Perlis.

Special thanks to our guests from Malaysia, Leo Potter & Jeffrey!

In commemoration of the Leo Club of Singapore Metropolitan's 15th Anniversary, we also launched the club's limited edition 15th Anniversary Badge. The badges were on sale at the end of the I&I Ceremony, and funds raised from sales will be channeled into our club's upcoming service projects. 

If you would like to purchase one, do contact us via Facebook or Email, while stocks last (There are only very limited quantities remaining!) 


If you are interested in viewing more photos from this event, do visit our Albums on our Facebook Page at the following links: Gallery 1, Gallery 2. =)