Desktopower Newsletter #3 < 2008 Chalet-bration 4-6July >

Hello eVeRyOnE~~~~~ v(=^u^=)v

The 3rd issue is out!!! How wonderful is that?!?! =P


In this issue, we'll be sharing updates on our 2008 Chalet-bration! We hope you have marked down this annual Rest&Relax&HaveFun weekend on your calendar!!!

For the benefit of our new powers, also to attract more participants, we are here to provide YOU with some sneak previews to the LOADS of food, fun and laughter!!! (cue to laugh)

2008 Chalet-bration – Overview

Date: 4th July 2008 (Fri evening) to 6th July 2008 (Sun morning)
Venue: Aloha Changi - Cranwell Bungalow 2

The single-storey chalet is fully furnished with a living room set with TV and games table; dining room; 4 air-conditioned bedrooms furnished with either queen or single beds, wardrobe, dresser, bedside table & wall fan; 3 toilets / bath (1 attached) with shower heater; BBQ pit and a fully equipped kitchen.
Getting there guide: http://www.aloharesorts.com.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=387&Itemid=770


2008 Chalet-bration – Participants

You, you, you and you!!!!
We also welcome your significant other, sons and daughters, ex-powers, and temp-staff!
Please let us know in your response if your partners/ babies are joining us as well! (We have a bedroom reserved for babies! Playgroup headed by Alan papa!)
For ex-powers and temp-staff, please coordinate on your side and drop us a confirmation on how many will be coming!


2008 Chalet-bration – Activities

Be prepared for loads of fun!
FUN games, and ATTRACTIVE PRIZES to be won throughout the 3day-2night Chalet-bration!
The earlier you join us, the longer you stay and the chalet, the more activities you participate, the higher your chances of walking away with these prizes! What are you still thinking about!

Here’s a broad overview of the activities:

Before 4 July
Participants will be grouped into 4 teams.
Start of Treasure Hunt, and it continues throughout the Chalet-bration

4 July evening (Friday)
Check-in together after work(6pm). 2008 Chalet-bration Commences!
Ice-breaking session, games till late night (taboo, charades, poker card games, etc)

5 July (Saturday)
From noon onwards, a series of indoor and outdoor games with your teams, to earn points!
The team with highest points will be the winner! (remember we mentioned there are attractive prizes??? =P)
Sneak preview to some of the games:
- Dog&Bone
- Human Jackpot
- Captain’s Ball
- Bingo! (with cash prizes)
- Newspaper Squeeze
- Telepathic Band
- Water war

BBQ in the evening till night, with games during BBQ! (BBQ food contest to showcase your culinary skills (or to tekan judges))
Think that is all? You're wrong! We have for you, 2008 Chalet-bration Lucky Draw!
wash-up, mass games thereafter (remember treasure hunt still on-going)

6 July morning (Sunday)
Rise&Shine
End of Treasure Hunt (Prize-giving)
Check-out by 12 noon

Note(s):
Other than results of games, team points are based on punctuality and the number of team members who participate!
Prizes are proudly sponsored (list of sponsors to be announced when confirmed).

Aren’t you excited already?!?!?
It’s so easy to join in the fun!


2008 Chalet-bration – Budget

Chalet - (2 nights: S$15) (1 night: S$10) (BBQ only: S$5)
Food - (Non-vegetarian: S$10) (Vegetarian: S$5)

So, if you’re staying 2 nights and non-vegetarian, you’ll pay S$15 + S$10 = S$25.
Similarly, if you're staying 2 nights but is vegetarian, amount to pay will be S$15 + S$5 = S$20.

FYI, We’ll start collecting money upon your confirmation of attendance. =)
Note: Partners and ex-powers will pay too, temp-staff and babies free entry.

Chalet organizing committee:
Chuanhui , YongMin, Molly, XiaoLei, Krista (BBQ), MeiQing, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Alan(advisor)

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Remember, the chalet can only be as fun as you want it to be!

Meanwhile, you may expect to receive intermittent updates from us!

Cheerios,
Chuanhui on behalf of
2008 Chalet-bration Organizing Committee

runaway toilet roll

Crime scene: Just outside cargo lift of 44level
Witness: CF & KT
Time: 8:02pm
Concerns: Could potentially used by Selemat if not stored properly…

Reported by

CH, on behalf of KT

March April May Birthday Celebration!

Yummilicious vegetarian lunch @ Eight treasures yeah? Though abit expensive by our lunch standards.. =P
More pictures in the album.. check it out (link on left navigation)!!

Desktopower Newsletter #2 < DTP Annual Rest&Relax Chalet 4-7July 2008 >

Dear Desktopowers,

Greetings from the Desktopower Publications! Aren’t you glad our #2 issue is realized? *laughs*

As promised, we’ll be sharing details of our Annual Rest&Relax Chalet.
Be prepared for loads of food, fun and laughter! (Don’t say we never warn you ar~)

.:: DTP Annual Rest&Relax Chalet – With Fellow Powers ::.

Date: 4 July 2008 (Friday) – 6 July 2008 (Sunday)
Venue: Aloha Changi Cranwell Bungalow 2
For details of Aloha Changi, visit http://www.aloharesorts.com.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=337&Itemid=732
For details of Cranwell Bungalow, visit https://www.aloharesorts.com.sg/booking/chalet/chaletDetails.asp?lid=16

Broad Overview of Activities:
4 July Fri – Check in (evening), dinner, bbq logistics, games
5 July Sat – Indoor/ Outdoor fun, BBQ dinner & *surprise* & games till Late

6 July Sun – Check out (by noon)

The fun-loving people:
Desktopowers (of course!), fellow powers from DP RO IS.
Partners, babies, temp-staff, ex-colleagues are welcomed!!!!!
The more the merrier mah!

Currently, the Chalet mini committee is working on marketing, financial and logistics issues.

Judging from the ‘carry-overs’ from last year’s chalet (like disposable forks/ spoons/ chopsticks/ cups/ serviette) we might save a ‘lil bit for more food (haha).

Anyhow, we’ll reveal more information as the days draw near, so please bear with us for the time being.

To the Desktopowers alumni, you’ll be receiving formal invitation from our External Relations Officer (YC) in the near future.

Do check your mailbox and RSVP with us yeah!

Note: Any special requests like having no bbq food, only drink plain water etc, please inform us as early as possible to help us in our planning!

BR,

Chuanhui
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2008 DTP R&R Executive Committee

sTuCk iN tHe LiFt *gasp*

CH, MOA and YM were stuck in Lift 16U after lunch this afternoon.. we were stuck in there, at level 31, for 30 bloody minutes! (from 230pm to 3pm) slight breathing difficulties started about 10 minutes after the lift stopped operating.. getting worse at time ticks away...

we tried 'intercom-ing' 'someone out there' to get us out, but replies we received were only "we're getting the technician now, please hang on for a while" or "just a minute more, the technician is resetting the lift system" or "technician is on his way (another lady in the lift exclaimed "What?! still on his way?" hearing this comment) just a minute more.." or "about 5 to 10minutes wait, sorry ar, we're getting someone to rescue you out"

well, we did get out eventually, not very happy with the event.. hmmm, mayb we can buy 4D or toto lar, with the numbers... *ponders*

Cheers,
Chuanhui

Desktopower Newsletter #1 <2008 DTP R&R Executive Committee>

Dear Desktopowers,

Welcome to the 1st and maybe the ONLY issue of DTP R&R Executive Committee Newsletter. =P

Earlier this year, the 2007 DTP R&R Executive Committee held an annual meeting, to reflect and discuss on various matters concerning Desktopower’s well-being. The impending need for recruitment has been neglected until now. In this issue of the Desktopower Newsletter, we are very glad to inform you that we have a few new members in the DTP R&R Executive Committee. In addition to these new members, we also have some changes in the designation of existing members.

Note: All candidates are carefully handpicked and approved by Esther, our head-nodding President.

New members

Deslyn - Creative Director
Some background on Deslyn: Although she is far away in DP, she still misses us (How do we know? Check out the frequent lunch breaks, tea breaks, toilet breaks etc she has with us!). Well equipped with a dunno-how-many-times-zoom semi-pro Olympus camera and highly regarded for her efficiency and skills in creating videos, she is just the right person to be our Creative director. Molly will step down to assist her as the Assistant Creative director.

XiaoLei – Programme Manager
Some background on XiaoLei: An individual with lots of creative ideas (gift wrapping, on-leave table pranks) and skills (bbq-ing food, cutting the huge watermelon at chalet), she’s one not to be missed as part of the programme team! Definitely a budding organizer for DTP’s activities, we will be looking forward to a fun-filled 2008!

MeiXin – Programme Manager
Some background on MeiXin: She has made an impression with her famous quote; “When you take a photo, saying the word ‘sex’ gives a natural smile”. A spontaneous lady who enjoys playing pool and bowling, wears shades to lunches, we are sure she has much up her sleeves, waiting for opportunities to showcase her ideas. Well, now she’s got the golden opportunity!

MinMin – Programme Manager
Some background on MinMin: Hailing all the way from Larkin, JB, Malaysia, she is definitely the best person to look for, if you need directions to JB. Our lobang queen cum translator in Malaysia, should DTP decide to take a weekend break in Malaysia. Armed with her hippy "Your phone is ringing, Your phone is rrringing, Your phone is rrrrrrrringing" ringtone, help is only a phonecall away should you need help in Malaysia. (update: she is crowned dancing queen of DTP after that crazy night @ 'Las Vegas')

Molly – Public Relations Officer
Some background on Molly: Well versed in many languages (english, thai, japanese, korean, mandarin), a linguist in the department. Also known for her playful and out-going nature, she is the most-deserving person to take over as our official Emcee, after siao-ding-dong Disi left the company. *LOL

New designation

Molly – Assistant Creative Director
Although she has been an outstanding Creative Director, she has even more than amply displayed her potential as a Public Relations Officer. Moreover, our dear Deslyn who recently invested in a semi-pro camera seems ready to take on the role.

YingChyi – External Relations Officer
According to LobbyMan 2007/ Chairman 2008, YingChyi failed to exercise the role of and External Relations Manger beyond the field of Desktopowers Alumni. She has rejected work delegated to her in 2007, much to LobbyMan 2007/ Chairman 2008 disappointment. We hope the new designation will be a source of motivation for her this year! All the best, YingChyi!

Yong Min – From Chairman to StoolMan to FloorMan to LobbyMan and self-appointed Chairman(again) this year.
Look at the number of times Yong Min changed titles in 2007. Now we know how many mistakes he had made eh? Simply because the rank cannot go any lower, we shall allow him to be Chairman(again) in 2008. Last chance for you!

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With that, we shall now present to you… the 2008 DTP R&R Executive Committee (until further notice) with immediate effect:

President - Esther
-Listen and nods head in agreement.
-To be cc-ed when her head-nodding approval is required.

Chairman – Yong Min
-Gets demoted when mistakes are made, delegates jobs when necessary, involves in all discussions.
-To be cc-ed in ALL committee related emails.

Senior Advisor (Crappy King) - Alan
-Crap, source of 欠扁问答题s (aka lame jokes)
-To be cc-ed when advice (more like crap and lame jokes) are required.

Secretary/ Treasurer – Chuanhui
-Take on assignments delegated by Chiarman, admin and finance matters
-To be cc-ed in ALL committee related emails.

Publications Director - Chuanhui
-Maintain and update DTP website (or delegate the job to Assistant)

Assistant Publications Director – Yong Min
-Assist to maintain and update DTP website

Creative Director – Deslyn
-photographer and videographer, to take photos/ videos during all activities

Assistant Creative Director – Molly
- Assistant photographer and videographer, to take photos/ videos during all activities

Programme Director – Cuifang
-Plan activities (e.g. bowling, ktv, rock-climbing), plan birthday celebrations, sabotage desks
-To engage the help of and guide Programme Managers

Programme Managers – Xiaolei/ MeiXin/ MinMin
-Work with Programme Director to plan activities (e.g. bowling, ktv, rock-climbing), plan birthday celebrations, sabotage desks

External Relations Officer – Ying Chyi
-Point of contact with outside world (ex-DTPs/ Price Sourcing etc)

Public Relations Officer – Molly
-Emcee/ host for activities, maintain jovial atmosphere at all times


2008 DTP R&R Executive Committee will soon receive mail detailing objectives of committee, and responsibilities of each role. No worries, it’ll all be about food, fun, and lots of laughter!!!!

In the (possible) Next Issue of Desktopower Newsletter - our annual chalet.
This year Desktopowers will hold a combined chalet with DP and maybe RO in July.
Dates and more detailed information will be updated later.


BR,
Yong Min & Chuanhui
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2008 DTP R&R Executive Committee

YC's NEAT desk..

muAAHahhahAHahhaa.. it's so neat.. can't believe it.. muAAHahhahAHahhaa!!!

Cheers!
YC

bEttER LaTe tHaN NeVeR!

Dear Molly brought some CNY decorations for desktopowers' area! Since it's still CNY period (初九, ninth day), so... hang them up lar! Hmmm, maybe a lil late.. but better late then never right? =P by the way, that's AT putting the decors up haha.

Gong Xi Gong Xi.. everybody HUAT ar!

www.trulydogs.com

Dear All,

TrulyDogs.com is an Online Portal that is committed to Provide Essential Information to dog lovers in Singapore and to Educate the public on Pet Ownership Responsibility.
It lists the legal issues that both dog owners and potential dog owners should be aware of.
It also talks about the considerations before purchasing a puppy and covers the responsibilities of what a dog owner should have.

Should you have any comments or feedback on the site, pls click on the feedback section and send it.

Ultimately, we hope that the abandon rates in Singapore can be reduced substantially.

Pls spread the word to your family and friends.:)

www.trulydogs.com

2007 DeskToPower Star Awards

Dear Desktopowers,

Happy New Year. Hope 2007 is a fruitful year for all. Here is the first post of the new year.

The very first DTPSA is finally here! A total of 25 awards are up for grabs! Of these awards, 16 of them have more than one nominee, and voting was carried out to determine the most-deserving..

In no particular order, we shall now present the awards!

1. Quote of the year - "Anything is possible. We just need more time."
-tsk tsk. Perhaps the ISO peepz are more familiar with this?
-machiam Adidas liddat. haha..

2. Most nodding of head in 2007 - Esther
-who else but our beloved President of DTP R&R Executive Committee?

3. Sleepiest Tempstaff of the year - Dexter
-Who else siah. definitely the clearest winner.

*ZZzzZZzzzzzZ*

4. PM who comes to Desktopower most often - AP

5. Phrase of the year - "你是不是讨厌我?"
-English translation: "You don't like me is it?!?!"

6. Nickname of the year - Porkchop (YM)

7. Gathering of the year - 2007 Annual DTP Chalet

8. Farewell party of the year - Kelly's farewell lunch
-We are so glad she went back to China! Hoho! *Just kidding*

9. Presentation of the year - Team Motivation & Writing Dynamics
-We have a tie for these 2 presentations! Kudos to the teams who did such fabulous jobs!

10. Event organizer of the year - Chuanhui
*Clap Clap*

11. Called wrong name desktopower of the year - YM
-note: based on impression and not actual counts of wrong names called.
-I think he talks too much, thats how the impression was created.

-For the records, AT is the overall Called wrong name desktopower of 2007 with 18 wrong names. KT and YM followed closely behind at 15 each. Even Yvonne, non-DTP, is not far away at 11.

12. Lunch location of the year - Amoy

-Our favourite fruit juice stall, nasi lemak, raw fish porridge and not forgetting muffins are found at Amoy. Long Live Amoy!

13. View from window of the year - Water sprout

-44 floors above ground level, we get a view like this! The only downside is that we have to walk down 44 flights of stairs in a case of emmergency or fire drill.

14. Soft toy of the year - CH's Eeyoressss

-So unfair. Other nominees only got one of each....

15. Most drama Desktopower of the year - DiSi

-Hands-down winner siah. "It is so easy to find her drama-mama photos." , according to CH.

16.On-leave table prank of the year - YingChyi
-remember the case of the missing Wow Wow? the 8-hr search for casualty?

17. Hairstyle of the year - YM
-note: hairstyle of the year does NOT equals best hairstyle.

18. Baby of the year - Eevee Tang

19. Most hush-hush wedding of the year - Cuifang
-Ssshhhh, yam seng also cannot too loud okie?

-That's YM's muscular arm.

20. Trip people of the year - YM's bag
-casualties include more than half the desktopower population.. we can't help but agree this bag's made of sturdy and lasting material eh? still looks brand new after all the tripping! *shakes head*

21. Most hardworking monitor of the year - DiSi's monitor

-Another hands-down winner by Disi. Even her monitor has to go down in such a drama-mama fashion. haha.

22. Messiest table of the year - YingChyi
-so messy even the owner of this table voted for herself..

23. Emptiest table of the year - Deslyn
-poor moo moo collecting dust

24/25. Most sporting Desktopower & Photo of the year - KT
-Standing ovation. Look at the bling bling. what else can we say man?

Disclaimer: Judges' decision is final and there shall be no contension of results.

Cheerios,
Chuanhui & YongMin
DTP R&R Executive Committee
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