Saturday, June 13, 2009 ; 10:20 am ★
With Pride We Strike!
Hey guys!
in the midst of my torrid exams period, i found time to contemplate on things i've observed happening during the past few months and i guess since we are brothers and sisters in the band, the utmost importance of openness is great for cultivation for all of us.
We tend to be really busy with our new found lives, i believe some of you have really really set foot onto a new platform and congratulations to people who are experiencing major roles in this band.
I do understand the enthusiasm and joy when you bask in various other activities in school and the new friends that you have been getting-to-know during the past few months or so of orientation and i must say, its always good to know more friends!
Here's the problem situation: I understand many of our appointment holders in the committee are really energy-less or too held up by activities or issues that really, most of us don't know, and don't fathom.
My understanding: As seniors, in my own point of view, i totally understand the euphoria of new friends and the importance to have progress in your life, in anything u do. Cos, i've been thru that phase not too long ago...haha.
reminders: Guys and girls that are still taking committee member positions in the band, let us reflect the time when the promises were laid down by all of u. Do you remember what you promised others? and the different things that you would seek to do? Honestly, now, has your promises and duties fall short? What have you done about it? Are your sub-committees still in it together? Or is the whole committee down in the dumps? Do you know all these? Who is holding the sub-committee together?
Now, i would like to highlight some points, as sub-committee members and leader, you must understand a few factors:
1) Never take things for granted. Don't let your reasons that you have given yourselves over-rule you too much that you 'grant' yourself the reason to exclude or be absent like... forever. Because if thats the case, your team is 'one-down', and there's not much support for yourself and your friends in the team.
2) If you are too busy, don't take up even more to satisfy your hunger for participation, instead concentrate on you favorite fews.
3) If you are held up with issues or studies, remember to check back and monitor your sub-committee to ensure somebody is helping to run your committee. Let's all hope its not going to be a person by the name of J*** doing the job for you again. ha.
4) Do u really care about your friends in the committee? U think u are not going to care? Think again, for those are the friends that you have similarly promised to bring a different and better band.
5) The responsibilities of the committees must never stop, or not, why call it a committee when its not in operation? Are your promises carried out? If in doubt, have you approached the seniors or pioneers to check?
6) Have you not taken into consideration many other points? Don't worry, its a learning process, but it also takes two hands to clap, and most importantly, your hand to clap with ours to ensure that things happen and u learn.
7) Have you exercise ëgive and takeí? Did you ever spare a thought for others if you are going to do things your way and not the team way?
These questions are sort of reminders for exec committee members, for example Geraldine, Putri, kevin, Jordan and all the section leaders and position holder. You are choosen for you have the responsibility. Which is your duty to guide the juniors.
Though i've not been around due to intense work and exams, i still pop by and notice many things have changed, and what's more important, the work's not done.
Whatever reasons you might have, remember WSMB is a TEAM of people working together in the most happy, joyous and ëstress-freeí environment.
I won't take away the credit for the things you have done so far, but its just to highlight the things that are not working the correct way. and for many, its not working your way. question the reason, and solve the problem, but don't leave your responsibility totally, cos that would mean irresponsibility.
You guys are really lucky to have such great people around you and a great instructor. Treasure them and try not to always give them small trouble to vex about. I have seen many changes in instructor since the band was formed. Honestly speaking none of them are as good as Mr Jack Lim.
After this one week of Day camp its time to reflect on what you people have done or contributed. Juniors reflect on yourself too. Do you think that by skipping band practice or save some energy while marching is going to do anyone or even yourself any good? Without pushing you can never know your limits. By skipping band you know how much trouble and vexing task your seniors are getting?
My purpose is to highlight and really understand your problems, and see how we can solve it without having to sacrifice whatever we have been doing in the committee. I'm right here for you guys. You found out your sub-committee has a problem, look for me, and try to solve the situation together. Alrights? I appreciate your efforts thus far, but i would be glad if you guys can give me a ring or two anytime when you need any help? =]
If you are friends and you know they need help, and you see this blog, get them back together and maybe for some, do contact me anytime! you have my number, please call me, or i'd find some time to talk to you guys after my exams some time 3 or 4 weeks from now.
May i see the burning flame of desperation for Gold With Honours from you people again.
Meanwhile, have fun in school.
Ivan.
