Team Young NTUC
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Team Young NTUC is the social arm of Young NTUC
the official youth wing of the National Trades Union Congress
(NTUC) in Singapore
. It consists of several affinity groups that are made up of young adults aged 35 and below. These affinity groups are self-initiated and self-managed by the young adults.
Affinity groups are small groups of activists who work together on a common interest.
TYN affinity groups also aim to contribute back to society through active volunteerism. Tapping on their skills and passions, TYN affinity groups volunteer at least once a month with organizations that champion their cause. From animal welfare to caring for the elderly, TYN affinity groups are making difference in the community.
Some noteworthy events organized by 20/20 so far include an overseas photography trip and a national photo exhibition. The Team made its way to George Town, Penang in 2010 to visit picturesque sites and meet local photographers to share their tips and love for photography.
In 2011, 20/20 held its largest event thus far: a photo exhibition at the National Geographic Store entitled “NUDE: Dignity from Within”. The exhibition showcased the labor force and featured Singaporeans from all walks of life.
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and 350 on the Streets where volunteers took to the streets to encourage members of the public to pledge to do their part for the environment.
The most significant of 350 Singapore’s events would be Run 350. Since its inauguration in 2010, Run 350 has been held annually to raise awareness for the global 350 movement as well as to reforest Singapore by using funds raised to plant trees through the Garden City Fund’s Plant-a-Tree program. In 2011, a staggering 7200 participants took part in the race held at the Marina Bay area.
and welcomes players of all calibers. The team trains almost weekly at Klassic Pool Hall on Saturdays from 10am-12pm where those who are relatively new at the sport can pick up skills from the more experienced. Those who wish to pursue the sport competitively would find that Black Eight provides plenty of opportunities to do so in both local and regional tournaments like the Johor Bahru 9 Ball Tournament in 2010; enabling the team to go up against and learn from the very best in the region.
The team also conducts monthly internal tournaments which allow all members a chance to play competitively as well as to promote interaction between members. Some of Black Eight’s recent accolades include winning the Cuesports 9 Ball Team Challenge and the USports 9 Ball Pool Tournament in 2010.
TYN Dragonboat not only allows members to improve their skills through regular training and interaction with other professionals but also provides a platform for members to compete in the sport competitively. The team has been greatly successful in recent tournaments, coming in Champions in the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival and Gallop of the Dragons Union Challenge in 2010 among others.
Some of p. L.aY’s works include “A Labour of Love”, Young NTUC’s first production, a musical dedicated to appreciating past and present union leaders and the 2011 May Day Rally performance.
They are a large group of driven volunteers who organize monthly trainings and projects. Some projects gather up to as many as 50 volunteers. Some of their many projects include the PC Project and caring for the elderly at Henderson Senior Citizens Home. In the PC project, TYN Volunteers cleaned and reformatted 100 second-hand computers to be re-distributed to needy families. TYN Volunteers also take time off monthly to host bingo and karaoke sessions for the elderly residents of Henderson Home.
TYN Wildlife volunteers spend their time attending workshops on wildlife care and volunteering at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre in Jalan Lekar. In 2010, volunteers toiled over many weekends to construct a cement base around fence lines to improve animal living conditions. The team received a certificate of appreciation from ACRES Executive Director in recognition of their contribution to ACRES.
members to interact and discuss key issues with key decision-makers of Parliament and organizations.
Some of the activities organized by TYN YCiS Net include learning journeys to national and public institutions and forums. The objectives of such programs are to create exposure for members and also to provide members with the opportunity participate in dialogue sessions on important national issues. YCiS 2008 Forum Series centred on the theme “A Competitive Economy, An Inclusive Society” and hosted guest-of-honour Minister Teo Chee Hean
from Parliament.
Young NTUC
Young NTUC is the official youth wing of the National Trades Union Congress . Launched in April 2005 by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Young NTUC represents working adults aged below 35 years old and currently has a membership base of more than 160,000; making it the largest youth movement in...
the official youth wing of the National Trades Union Congress
National Trades Union Congress
The National Trades Union Congress , also known as the Singapore National Trades Union Congress , is the sole national trade union centre in Singapore...
(NTUC) in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. It consists of several affinity groups that are made up of young adults aged 35 and below. These affinity groups are self-initiated and self-managed by the young adults.
Affinity groups are small groups of activists who work together on a common interest.
Objectives of TYN
TYN affinity groups give members an opportunity to pursue their varied interests. A broad range of interests from photography to dragon boating are represented by TYN affinity groups. Trainings and courses based on the relevant interests are organized regularly for members to continually develop their skills.TYN affinity groups also aim to contribute back to society through active volunteerism. Tapping on their skills and passions, TYN affinity groups volunteer at least once a month with organizations that champion their cause. From animal welfare to caring for the elderly, TYN affinity groups are making difference in the community.
TYN Affinity Groups
TYN 20/20 (Photography)
20/20 is a photography interest group which allows like-minded individuals a platform to learn and share. The group welcomes anyone with an interest in photography with events ranging from amateur photography courses to photo exhibitions. Courses are taught by professional photographers and cater to all levels.Some noteworthy events organized by 20/20 so far include an overseas photography trip and a national photo exhibition. The Team made its way to George Town, Penang in 2010 to visit picturesque sites and meet local photographers to share their tips and love for photography.
In 2011, 20/20 held its largest event thus far: a photo exhibition at the National Geographic Store entitled “NUDE: Dignity from Within”. The exhibition showcased the labor force and featured Singaporeans from all walks of life.
TYN 350 Singapore
350 Singapore is an affinity group with an environmentalism cause. The group desires to raise local awareness for the global 350 movement which aims to reduce carbon emissions to the upper safety limit of 350 ppm (parts per million). 350 Singapore hosts many events such as Earth HourEarth Hour
Earth Hour is a global event organized by WWF and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change...
with Young NTUC
Young NTUC
Young NTUC is the official youth wing of the National Trades Union Congress . Launched in April 2005 by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Young NTUC represents working adults aged below 35 years old and currently has a membership base of more than 160,000; making it the largest youth movement in...
and 350 on the Streets where volunteers took to the streets to encourage members of the public to pledge to do their part for the environment.
The most significant of 350 Singapore’s events would be Run 350. Since its inauguration in 2010, Run 350 has been held annually to raise awareness for the global 350 movement as well as to reforest Singapore by using funds raised to plant trees through the Garden City Fund’s Plant-a-Tree program. In 2011, a staggering 7200 participants took part in the race held at the Marina Bay area.
TYN Black Eight (American Pool)
Black Eight was established to gather pool enthusiasts in Young NTUCYoung NTUC
Young NTUC is the official youth wing of the National Trades Union Congress . Launched in April 2005 by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Young NTUC represents working adults aged below 35 years old and currently has a membership base of more than 160,000; making it the largest youth movement in...
and welcomes players of all calibers. The team trains almost weekly at Klassic Pool Hall on Saturdays from 10am-12pm where those who are relatively new at the sport can pick up skills from the more experienced. Those who wish to pursue the sport competitively would find that Black Eight provides plenty of opportunities to do so in both local and regional tournaments like the Johor Bahru 9 Ball Tournament in 2010; enabling the team to go up against and learn from the very best in the region.
The team also conducts monthly internal tournaments which allow all members a chance to play competitively as well as to promote interaction between members. Some of Black Eight’s recent accolades include winning the Cuesports 9 Ball Team Challenge and the USports 9 Ball Pool Tournament in 2010.
TYN Dragonboat
TYN Dragonboat was formed in 2007 for enthusiastic paddlers to meet like-minded people and train together. No prior experience is needed to join the team which trains under a professional coach every Saturday from 2-4pm at the Kallang Water Sports Centre.TYN Dragonboat not only allows members to improve their skills through regular training and interaction with other professionals but also provides a platform for members to compete in the sport competitively. The team has been greatly successful in recent tournaments, coming in Champions in the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival and Gallop of the Dragons Union Challenge in 2010 among others.
TYN p.L.a.Y (Performing Arts)
Performing with Love by Active Youth, better known as TYN p. L.aY, is a group of performing arts enthusiasts hailing from different age groups. Members come together to share their love for the performing arts through rigorous workshops and rehearsals for events. Many are promising young talents who had to go through auditions to become a part of p. L.a.Y. These dedicated performers seek out opportunities to perform for charity events as well as NTUC events. Having to commit 2–3 days of rehearsal a week does not deter these committed members although some of them are young adults holding full-time jobs.Some of p. L.aY’s works include “A Labour of Love”, Young NTUC’s first production, a musical dedicated to appreciating past and present union leaders and the 2011 May Day Rally performance.
TYN Volunteers
TYN Volunteers are passionate about promoting volunteerism in Singapore. Their projects seek to encourage social cohesion and bonding among the community regardless of age, income, race or religion.They are a large group of driven volunteers who organize monthly trainings and projects. Some projects gather up to as many as 50 volunteers. Some of their many projects include the PC Project and caring for the elderly at Henderson Senior Citizens Home. In the PC project, TYN Volunteers cleaned and reformatted 100 second-hand computers to be re-distributed to needy families. TYN Volunteers also take time off monthly to host bingo and karaoke sessions for the elderly residents of Henderson Home.
TYN Wildlife
TYN Wildlife shares a close partnership with ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society). Together they champion the protection of wildlife animals from mistreatment and abuse. ACRES is an organization that was founded in 2001 with a mission to create a caring and socially responsible society for animals.TYN Wildlife volunteers spend their time attending workshops on wildlife care and volunteering at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre in Jalan Lekar. In 2010, volunteers toiled over many weekends to construct a cement base around fence lines to improve animal living conditions. The team received a certificate of appreciation from ACRES Executive Director in recognition of their contribution to ACRES.
TYN YCiS Net (Youth Alumni)
YCiS (Youths for a Competitive and Inclusive Society) provides a platform for Young NTUCYoung NTUC
Young NTUC is the official youth wing of the National Trades Union Congress . Launched in April 2005 by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Young NTUC represents working adults aged below 35 years old and currently has a membership base of more than 160,000; making it the largest youth movement in...
members to interact and discuss key issues with key decision-makers of Parliament and organizations.
Some of the activities organized by TYN YCiS Net include learning journeys to national and public institutions and forums. The objectives of such programs are to create exposure for members and also to provide members with the opportunity participate in dialogue sessions on important national issues. YCiS 2008 Forum Series centred on the theme “A Competitive Economy, An Inclusive Society” and hosted guest-of-honour Minister Teo Chee Hean
Teo Chee Hean
Teo Chee Hean is a politician from Singapore. A member of the governing People's Action Party , he is currently the country's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Home Affairs and Co-ordinating Minister for National Security, and a Member of Parliament for the Pasir Ris-Punggol Group...
from Parliament.