The Boys’ Brigade in MalaysiaNational Pesta & Convention 2014Kampar, Perak

21 May 2014

PRE-PESTA UPDATE

Dear Participants,

Warmest greetings from the Organising Committee of Pesta 2014!

We are excited to welcome you to Kampar from June 7-11, 2014 for this momentous BB Pesta of more than 1500 campers from all over Malaysia inclusive of our BB comrades from Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Philippines .

We have adopted Mark 10:27 for this Pesta to bring us DREAM HIGH.

Jesus… said, “ With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God!” (Mark 10:27)

PESTA PROGRAMMEPlease see attached Appendix 1 for the Pesta programme timetable. A map of the campsite highlighting the Pesta programme venues can be found in Appendix 2. Excluding for the City tour, all events will be organized within the campsite. The camp rules were also attached (Appendix 3).

Dress codes where needed have been indicated in the Pesta programme.

REGISTRATION● On Friday, 6 June (Day 0) 2:00 - 8:30 pm and Saturday, 7 June (Day 1) 7:00 - 8:30

am.● All arriving contingents are requested to report/assemble at the lobby of Westlake

International School (WIS), welcome by the working committee at the school gate who will help guide the bus/team to the respective campsites.

● Please send two representatives to report to the Registration Counter with Signed Parent Consent Forms, needful payments etc are to be settled upon registration. The respective contingents have to go through the counters listed below to complete their registration process.

Counter 1 Respective Contingent:

1. Submit Parent Concern Forms2. Confirm attendance and Name List given by the Registrar2. Confirm Check List itemsRegistrar:1. Confirm total Parent Concern Forms received

Counter 2 Respective Contingent:1. Settle payment (optional) Treasurer:1. Receive payment (optional)2. Issue Receipt

Counter 3 Counter 3A (Perak, Penang, Kuala Lumpur)Counter 3B (Selangor, Melaka, Johor, International)Counter 3C (Sabah, Sarawak)Respective Contingents:1. Collect Registration Goodies

Counter 4 Respective Contingent:1. Return Signed Check List, Name List and related documents to Registrar.Registrar: 1. Check and collect back the Name List and other related documents

Counter 5 Accommodation/Logistic Working Committees1. Guide the arrived contingent to their respective campsite.

OFFICERS/MEMBERS BRIEFING & COMPETITION BALLOTING● Will be held at 8.30-9.30 am on Sat, 7 June (Day 1) for all platoon officers and

company representative only. ● Every state should choose a state representative to conduct the roll call to make sure

every companies in has representative for this session.● The briefing will be held in WIS hall.● Please ensure that you arrive before the briefings where possible.● Balloting for the singing and dance competitions will be held thereafter at 9.15 am● All competing band, drill, singing and dance teams are to send a

representative/commander for further briefings on the competitions.

PLATOON ICE BREAKING & PESTA OVERVIEW● Scheduled after lunch on Day 1 at 2 pm.● Plotoon/Squad Number is printed on the Nametag of each campers as follow:

● Pesta overview and Platoon ice breaking will be divided into two sessions.● Session 1 : Platoon A~E(Pesta Overview)；Platoon F~K ( Platoon Ice Breaking)

Session 2: Platoon A~E (Platoon Ice Breaking) ； Platoon F~K (Pesta Overview)● All campers will be subdivided into 10 Platoons (A to K, without I) and ice breaker

session will be held by the appointed Platoon officers. Platoon t-shirts will also be distributed by then

OPENING CEREMONY● All campers who are involved in the Guard of honour, state contingent march pass,

opening ceremony bands and Brigade Awards recipients need to be ready for rehearsal at the sport complex, UTAR at 8:00am on Day 1.

● Each state contingent will have to appoint one contingent commander (an officer), two flag bearers & one board holder (senior NCOs).

● Dress code: full ceremonial. ● Please ensure all campers know how to sing our National Anthem “Negaraku”.

SHARING & BRIEFING● Combined Sharing and Briefing (Devotion) sessions will be held at the respective

school canteen on Days 3 and 4 after breakfast.● Attendance of all campers are compulsory.

INTER-PLATOON GAME & PESTA CITY-TOUR● Inter-platoon Game will held at 9:00 am on Day 3, all campers have to move to the

UTAR Sport Complex. This game will cover in the area around the camp site.● Each Platoon will be given 5 booklets with guidelines, every platoon have to follow

the instruction in the booklets.● Campers are requested to wear Pesta T-shirt (Blue colour) and allowed to wear short

pants.● City Tour will expose campers to the sights and sounds of Kampar town and Ipoh

City.

A 5Platoon Squad

GRAND BANQUET & CLOSING CEREMONY● A formal 8 courses sit down dinner, performances from the champion singing &

dance teams. Dress code: Full ceremonial ● Calling for singing group finalist! A combined choir will be performed at the

banquet. Please stay tune for more details.● Calling experienced band members! A combined BB band will be formed at the

banquet. Please contact Mr. Soon Hock Wei at +6019-7884278 if you wish to be part of this combined BB Band.

● Two Tickets at RM1,000.00 are available for guests who wish to attend. Seats are limited and please contact us at bbpesta2014@gmail.com for more details.

ACCOMMODATION ● Campers will be arranged to accommodate in 3 schools according by state.● All campers will be accommodated in classrooms with fans, grouped by respective

BB companies. Due to space constraints, some companies may have to share a classroom.

● Code for the dorms is printed on the Nametag and coded as follow:Code DormWB## Westlake Int. School Boys + Dorm No.WG## Westlake Int. School Girls + Dorm No.KB## SK Sentosa Boys + Dorm No.SB## SMK Sentosa Boys + Dorm No.SG## SMK Sentosa Girls + Dorm No.

● Male & female campers will be separated into different blocks or floors.● Campers are advised to bring their own groundsheets, sleeping bags/blankets &

pillows.● Highly recommended for all to bring a personal bag padlock to lock own bags daily.● Padlocks for every room will be provided.● A suggested Packing List is attached in Appendix 3.● All campers are required to help in cleaning and rearranging the classrooms used at

break camp on Wednesday morning, 11 June (Day 5).

MEALS● Meals will be held in the Canteen in two batches and follow the shift that arranged by

the accommodation leader.● Campers are also need to on duty according to the duty roster that arranged by the

accommodation leader during every meal time.● Campers who on duty need to standby in the canteen 30 minutes earlier of the every

meal time.● Campers are also advised to bring their own water bottles (preferably with their

names labeled) and drinking water will be made available at all times. ● There will be no any meal provided on Fri, 6 June (Day 0) and no lunch provided on

11 June (Day 5).

WASH UP● Wash up will be held in 2 batches and follow the shift that arranged by the accommodation

leader.

COMPETITION REHEARSALS ● The competition rehearsal periods will be determined by the National Competitions

Committee and the participants will be informed accordingly.

BB MARKET PLACE● An allocated venue will be made available for companies wishing to promote and

sell BB merchandises.● Your email should directly attention to BBshop for the booth set-up registration.● The market place will be opened during most meal times.TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS● We can help in advising on how to reach Kampar. ● Transportation arrangements can be arrange in advance from Kampar train station or

Kampar bus station to campsite. ● Please contact Mr. Liew at +60149441490 or email bbpesta2014@gmail.com

Please look out for more updates in our facebook page and please feel free to contact us through our email at bbpesta2014@gmail.com for any queries or assistance.

We look forward to seeing you at Pesta 2014 and do continue to uphold this gathering of BB in your prayers. To God be all the Glory!

From the Organising Committee – Pesta 2014

Appendix 1 - Pesta 2014 Time Table

Appendix 2 - Map of the Campsite

Appendix 3 - Camp Rules

National Pesta & Convention 2014 Kampar, Perak

CAMP RULES

1.0 DISCIPLINE

Campers are to adhere to ALL Paying Compliments methods as found in the BBM Handbook.

Campers guilty of rowdy behavior or general indiscipline will be dealt with by the Disciplinary Committee.

Company Officers will have to ensure their members (male) DO NOT spot long untidy hair before they check into camp.

Campers who lose their name tags will be penalized RM 5.

Littering is not tolerated, campers are required to clean up after themselves. DO NOT LITTER!!!!

Use of foul language and vulgarities in any language / dialect is STRICTLY PROHIBITED throughout the duration of the camp. Campers caught violating this rule will be dealt with by The Disciplinary Committee.

NO SABOTAGE is allowed in this camp. Campers guilty of sabotage will expelled immediately after proper investigations.

Campers shall at all time be responsible and safeguard their own personal and Company’s belongings. The Organizer will not be held responsible for any lost or damaged campers’ properties whatsoever

The Organizer will not tolerate any inappropriate boy-girl conduct or activities during the duration of the camp.

NO Alcoholic beverages is allowed in this camp grounds at any time.

Smoking is NOT allowed for any participants at any time. SMOKING KILLS !!!!

2.0 PROGRAMME PARTICIPATION

Companies are required to provide the duly signed Consent Forms to the Registration dept upon arrival.

Campers are to participate in ALL PESTA programmes unless physically deemed unfit or under medication or prior excuse had been obtained.

Members who are NOT REGISTERED for this PESTA will NOT be allowed to participate in the activities and meals.

Campers shall always follow the instructions of Person In Charge during outdoor activities.

Campers shall be responsible for their own safety during Off-Campsite programme.

Campers are required to comply with all instructions given by the Organizers during the camp, on and off-site to ensure safety and smooth running of the camp.

3.0 CAMPSITE COMPUND

ALL Visitors are to report to the Guard House when entering the campsite.

Campers are required to wear their name tags at ALL times for identification purposes, especially during activities and mealtimes.

Participants are NOT ALLOWED to invite outsiders / visitors into the campsite without prior permission / approval from the Organizer.

Campers (Boys & Girls) are NOT ALLOWED to leave the camp ground without getting prior permission from the Organizer.

Visitors or participants coming into the compound in cars shall park their vehicles at designated parking areas as allocated by the Organizer.

Kindly dispose litter in the proper bins. DO NOT LITTER!!!

4.0 USE OF CAMP FACILITIES

Campers shall use ALL facilities provided in this camp with great care and responsibility.

Each camp member is responsible for keeping the dorm room clean, in order, and free from damage. Campers will be responsible for any damage to the room.

Campers caught damaging camp properties will be dealt with by the Disciplinary Committee and held responsible if damage is found to be caused deliberately by campers involved.

Any damage of camp properties caused by campers should be reported to the Secretariat office immediately.

Should you encounter any fault when using camp facilities, please report immediately to the Secretariat office. E.g. clogged toilet bowl or clogged washing basin.

Campers shall at all time be environmental friendly. DO NOT waste water and electricity. ALL lights and fans must be switched off when you leave vacant classrooms.

Campers should be considerate and keep time spent for wash up to a minimum so that the others will have an opportunity to use the facilities in a timely manner. Campers, who are not involved in any activities prior to Wash Up time, are encouraged to wash up early to minimize congestion of the shower facilities.

Campers are required to rearrange the classroom tables and chairs back to their original positions during Break Camp.

No playing of fire is allowed in all the area at any time.

5.0 DRESSCODE /ATTIRE

Campers are to dress appropriately for ALL activities. Campers are to adhere to the designated dress code(s) accordingly.

Due to the co-ed nature of this camp, no male campers shall at any time be shirtless (semi-naked) and loitering outside their classroom area or shower area in a state of undress.

Female campers are advised to dress modestly and avoid revealing clothes or shorts. The advisable length for shorts will be slightly above the knee. Spaghetti strapped tops are deemed inappropriate for female campers and a change of clothing might be requested if deemed necessary.

Each camp member is to be properly dressed. All persons should wear shoes and be appropriately clothed at all public area.

6.0 MEALS

In order to ensure safety and efficient dispensing of meals, campers are required to QUEUE UP at the designated mean areas.

Campers are encouraged to be proactive and volunteer assistance where you see help is needed.

Campers will be held responsible for maintaining cleanliness of their meal area including tables, benches, chairs and floor.

All used / dirty plates, forks, spoons or cups after used are to be put into the designated bins after use.

Campers shall be conscious to avoid Wasting of food at all meal times.

Campers who ignore the above mentioned rules are liable to have their meal privileges forfeited indefinitely during the course of the camp.

7.0 COMPETITIONS

Campers shall at all time encourage the spirit of SPORTSMANSHIP. BooIng and JEERING is strongly discouraged during competitions.

Crowd and supporters are asked to be considerate and to adhere to announcements/directions as given to ensure the judging and smooth running of competitions are maintained at all times.

No participants or supporters are allowed to discuss the performances with any judges before, during and up to the finalization of the judge’s decision regarding the competitions involving their members. Those found guilty of such behavior are liable to incur penalties on their companies results.

8.0 LIGHTS OUT

During lights out, ALL campers are to retire to their classroom to rest. Lights OFF and silence is to be observed during this time until Reveille is sounded the following morning.

Campers who are hyperactive or unable sleep, can opt to volunteer for nightly vigilante duty.

No unauthorized activity is allowed to take place 10 minutes after the Last Post is sounded.

Female campers are advised to go to the washroom at least in pairs. If no one is available, approach a vigilante on duty to accompany you and wait for you outside the washroom and escort you back to the classroom area.

BY THE ORGANIZERPESTA 2014 Kampar, Perak

Appendix 4 - Packing List

(a) Personal Essentials No Item Min Qty Remarks1 Photocopy of IC 1 Original if taking flights2 Around RM50 - 150.00 1 For optional personal spending3 Personal Toiletries 1 Includes toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet

roll etc4 Full Ceremonial BB Uniform & Shoes 15 Shirts & Pants / Jeans 6 sets6 Towel 17 Pillow, blanket and/or Sleeping Bag 18 Covered Shoes 1 pair Either track shoes or canvas shoes9 Socks 3 pairs10 Slippers 1 pair11 Torch Light & Batteries 112 Additional Batteries 1 set13 Insect Repellent 1 Preferably with DEET14 Personal Medications 1 For asthma, allergies, fever etc15 Bible & Writing Materials 1 Inclusive of personal journal/diary16 Drinking Bottle 117 Slingbag / Haversack 1 For hand carry 18 Competition attire/props/instruments 1 For band, singing & dance competition19 Handphone & Charger (optional) 120 Cap / Hat 121 Camera / Video Camera (optional) 122 Sun block lotion / Sunscreen 123 Foldable Umbrella / Poncho 124 Vitamins & Supplements 125 Company T-shirts 126 Polishing kit 1 For uniform and shoes

(b) Group Essentials No Item Min Qty Remarks1 Mosquito Coil & Covers 52 Lighter 23 Washing Powder 14 First Aid Kit 15 Required Competition Materials 16 Groundsheets for sleeping area As required7 Company banner 1