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Mohd Effendy Rajab (Dr)
Executive Director

Ed.D, MA(HRD) (George Washington University, USA)
BBBA (RMIT University, Australia)
 

Dr Effendy was the Director of Adult Resources with the World Scout Bureau, based in Geneva for 3.5 years (2002-2005). He served as the Executive Director of the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) for two years before taking up the job in Geneva.  He had been the National Training Commissioner from 1991 to 2001 where he oversaw the training and development of all leaders in the SSA.  He also served as external management and training consultant to the National Scout Organisations mainly in the Asia Pacific Region.

 

He has over 20 years of experience in fire fighting and security related work in the petrochemical industry.  He had conducted customised training courses for managers and executives on emergency crisis management and fire fighting and security courses for petrochemical complex employees and contractors.  He oversaw the designing of fire-fighting facilities and the integrated computerised card access and surveillance system project of the petrochemical complex in the early nineties.

 
 
    Caleb Cheah
Director of Corporate Affairs
 

As Director of Corporate Affairs, Caleb Cheah is tasked with the key areas of responsibility as follows:-

1)   Handling corporate communications/PR matters

2)   Supporting the work of the fund-raising committee

3)   Overseeing the management of facilities & assets of SSA

4)   Serving as Event Manager to co-ordinate national events & projects

5)   Undertaking joint projects with relevant governmental agencies & corporations. 

 

Having served Singapore Police Force (SPF) with dedication for about 28 years in various key postings, he went on to take up security-related management positions in both real estate and hospitality industry.  While in SPF, he had received considerable exposure in corporate communications and PR matters.  He was a Police spokesperson before being handpicked to head the PR & Information Dept in a Ministry.   Before joining SSA on 1 July 2006, he was heading the security department in a five-star hotel.

  Married with three grown up sons, he enjoys reading and is conscientious in exercising regularly and eats moderately
 
 
    Jennifer Lim
Manager (Accounts & HR)
 

Her interest in accounting and being a part of people development has prompted Jennifer to continue her career in with a organization like the Scouts after spending substantial time in business in the past . Working in HQ for the past eight years or so, she has come to understand how it is like to work in a mission driven organization. She learnt prudent in the organization’s daily expenditure and spend every cent wisely knowing that the funds raised by our volunteers is precious. Being able to work in line with her interest allow her to achieve job satisfaction and challenge she seeks.

 
 
    Peter Goh
Executive ( Programmes & Events)
 

 

Peter Goh has been the Executive (Programmes & Events) since 21th August 2008.  Prior to joining the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) as a full-time staff, he has been a Volunteer Scout Leader, serving actively in Holy Innocent High School He  look forward to the support and understanding of every member both volunteers and full-time staff.  He believes that together, we can scale greater heights for SSA.   

 
 
    Angie Pong
Senior Executive (Adult Resources & Guild)

Angie took up the appointment of Senior Executive (Adult Resources & Training) with effect from 8 May 2007.  She coordinates and updates the logistics required by the Singapore Training Team (STT) in order to effectively run courses and organize activities/events.  She liaises with the Scout Guild and provides staff support in their activities.  She also provides staff support in Adult Resources and Adult in scouting. 

Angie had an illustrious career in the Singapore Police Force spanning over 30 years.  After her retirement, she worked as Human Resource Executive in a private firm.   Before joining SSA, she was a National Skill Recognition System (NSRS) Assessor under Workforce Development Agency (WDA).

Angie is married with two adult children.  She jogs regularly to keep fit.

 
 
    Mastura Bte Yusof

Always bringing smiles to people around here, Mas will be the first person to greet you once you step in the Scout Shop.

Playing a very important supporting role to the staff of The Singapore Scout Association, Mas has been working in the HQ for the past 10 years or so.

Mas enjoys whipping out some simple dishes during her free times to serve her friends and loved ones. If you are thinking of what to cook for the next coming family gathering, she could be the person you are looking for!

 
 
    Aman
Executive ( Facilities )

Mr Aman Haji Ahmad was a volunteer in Jintai Rusa Scout Group before joining HQ SSA in 1999 as Training Executive. He was later transferred to manage the Sarimbun Scout Camp as Camp Warden in 2001 and again transferred back to HQ as Facilities Executive when Sarimbun Camp was outsourced. He left HQ SSA for awhile before joining back again with a same position. He is an Assistant Leader Trainer in SSA National Training Team since 2000 and conducts sessions for STT Adult Training Courses. He has accumulated 40 years of scouting as volunteers and staff.

 
 
    Roger Puar
Manager (Scouts' Shop)

Roger joined SSA as Manager (Scout Shop) on 2 May 2007.  As the Manager, he is responsible for all operational and strategic decisions pertaining to the effective management of the scout shop. 

Having hailed from humble beginnings as a sales executive in an established local company, he has over the years, gained invaluable experience in the private sector. He has assumed key managerial positions in various companies in the retail industry. His forte lies in the areas of sales and business development. With his firm belief in the core values of SSA and a strong sense of integrity, he looks forward to serving and being an integral part of the Scouting Movement.

He is still looking for “Miss Right” and enjoys movies, music and comics during his leisure time.

   
 
 
    Jenny Wee
Admin Assistant

 Jenny's pleasant disposition and caring attitude fits her role well as Admin Assistant with the Singapore Scout Association. (SSA). Having spent a good number of years in Philippines and in Papua New Guinea doing community work, she has a broader outlook in life ,Thus she feels is helpful to her job in SSA especially when it comes to dealing with members.

Apart from her passion for social and community works, Jenny spends her time on what she do best - golfing and singing.

An avid golfer, Jenny once represented in the Singapore (Philippines) Association Golf Tournament and there she made us proud by winning the Ladies Championship Trophy.

She is a keen singer. During during her younger days, she sang with Singapore Youth Choir. Jenny has had the honour as the youngest finalist in one of the National Singing Competition held at the now defunct National Theatre at Fort Canning.

Today, apart from casual singing, she conducts and teaches in a church choir.

Jenny looks foward to being a part of the SSA and being able to contribute in whatever ways she knows best.

   
 
 
    Adrian Chua
Executive Assistant (Operations)

As a Boy Scout since ten years old, Adrian’s passion and love for Scouting remain ferment. Represented Singapore twice in Jamboree Camps, he had also completed the National Venture Leadership Course.  He contributed significantly to the East Area Patrol Leader Training Camp in the year 2002. He was elevated to the appointment of an Assistant Leader in 2002.  He still goes back to his secondary school to help out as and when needed.

Adrian joined the SSA on 1 April, 2007 as a Scout Shop Assistant. He enjoys his work so far.  Being customer-oriented, he will always try to provide a delightful service to all customers.  He derives satisfaction in seeing them leaving the scout shop with blissful expression for having received services beyond their expectations. 

A cheerful Adrian is still looking around for his “Miss Right” to complete his rite of passage.

   
 
 

Halimah Ismail
Executive (Admin & Fundraising)
 

As the Accounts Assistant, Halimah’s main task is to provide staff support to the Manager (Accounts/HR) and to attend to any general enquires relating to TSSA.

Besides being a career woman in the 1970’s, she has also been active in the performing arts and community work. She has served with dedication as a volunteer with the Management Committee of Cheng San Community Club with the then Minister Lee Yock Suan for many years until the late 1990’s.

From 2000 to 2003, she was the Head Teacher for a PCF Kindergarten in Sengkang.

 

Her involvement in the performing arts has provided her with many opportunities to represent Singapore in performances in London and Malaysia. She has also led a few events for the National Arts Council (NAC) for local and overseas theatre groups during the Singapore Arts Festival. To date, she is still a part-time artiste with the local station Mediacorp for TV and Radio programmes.

To her, joining SSA is a continuation of her passion for community work. She shared with pride that scouting has made her son a better man. Her son was a Chief Scout Commendation Award recipient in 2006. Her career experiences in the corporate world and her active involvement in community work with non-profit organizations will put her in good stead in TSSA. She is enthused in contributing to the SSA’s two key themes namely “Scouting builds Community” and “Scouting builds Family”.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
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