Team bonding 2 at Changi Airport 8th April 2016

Team bonding 2 at Changi Airport 8^h April 2016 

Pre Event:

Once again, we were given the opportunity to organize another team bonding for the whole EMRS team. We started planning this event a month back on 8^st March 2016. The objectives of this event is to foster stronger bonds and adapt to the different environment. Venue was the first thing that we discussed and these are the various venues that we came up with, NYP, Sentosa and Marina Barrage. However, we finally settled for Changi Airport due to unforeseeable weather conditions and a spacious area.

After deciding on the venue, we decided to go for a site visit as a team. We walked around the whole of Changi Airport, trying to visualise what kinds of activities would be suitable. We also took the time to observe the security there.

After that site visit, we felt that Changi Airport would be a suitable choice as there are more pros than cons in choosing Changi Airport as compared to the other venue. Furthermore, we also asked for everyone’s opinions with regards to the location. In preparation of the event, we planned the games that we will have and we even created all the props needed for the games. We also tested out our games to ensure that our games are safe and enjoyable. In addition, we did a risk assessment of our activities to analyse how safe they were.

A few days before the event, we briefed the EMRS team on the recommended attire, safety, appropriate behaviour and things they should not do at the Airport.

During The Event

These are the Teams:

                                     
   

                                                       

We started out the event by briefing them about the ice breaking games, followed by the teams trying out the games themselves.  

The ice breaking games that we played was “The Category Game”, “Chucky Chucky Pew Pew” and “Bob The Weasel”.

 Even Mr Sudesh got a chance to be “Bob” !

After lunch, we began the briefing on the Amazing Race. We explained to them the rules and instructions of the games. In the midst of the Amazing Race, we incorporate treasure hunting as well. Teams will have to look for the hidden numbers around each game station.

The games that we played are:

1)    Blind Drawing

2)    EMRS Warrior

3)    Snap me if you can

4)    Tic-Tac-Throw

5)    Peace Hug Love

6)    Crystal ball

7)    David Connect Field

The teams would receive mathematical symbol if they complete the mission of the games.

In order to be the winner of this Amazing Race, the groups will have to make use of the numbers found during treasure hunting and mathematical symbol they won. They have to come out with a equation that would equates to the highest number. Hence, the group with the highest number would be the winner!!

The forfeit for each losing team is :

·         Saying pickup line to one of the EMRS supervisors

·         Writing ‘EMRS’ with your butt

·         Act like a money for 10s

·         Take selfie of 5 different expression

We even reward everyone with MacDonald Vanilla Cone!!

Our lovely supervisors!

All in all, it was a wonderful event that brought everyone closer together. It was also a beautiful way to commemorate the end of our time in EMRS.

 

THANK YOU FOR THE PARTICIPATION !! ^^v

2016 CSP Exercise

Objectives

The objective of the CSP exercise is for the students to talk to the PEM and plan out their timetable for the semester.

Roles the EMRS students took on

•     Computer Lab assistant – To help students that need help with their time table
•     Usher – To direct the students to the correct rooms
•    Registration – To take the students attendance when they report for CSP
•     Rooms IC –  To check on the rooms and send students from the holding room to their respective diploma rooms when there is empty seats
•    Counselling rooms helper - Ensure that the students are at the correct room and the noise level is low

Pre event preparation

We were told that we are the team in charge of CSP in first few weeks of EMRS. That is when Andre and I the 2 OIC’S started planning for the event. However most of the information were only available closer to the event date, this hence require us to plan the detailed things within a short time, and to ensure that everything would be ready by the event day.

The room allocation and the people In charge of those rooms

The students who register at the reporting room, will be given a number card where there is instructions and reminder at the back of it. This is to allow us to track the students more easily and let us know whether the students have completed the entire exercise.

                                            

                                             

                                                The registration room layout on the event day

                                             

                                                The layout of the counselling rooms

                                               

                                                   How the com lab look like on the actual day

                                                    

                    EMRS students helping to solve the student’s problems about their time table

At the end of the day, CSP was me and Andre’s first time being overall in charge for an event in EMRS. It was a very enriching and fun event as we get to make decisions and lead my fellow EMRS students and complete this event together. The event went smooth in the end event though there were many hiccups along the way such as pasting the wrong diploma signages at the wrong room. We would like to thank the supervisors for their guidance and ensuring that we are on the right track and correct us when we make a mistake.

Christmas's Mini Roadshow - Team 4

Team 4 liaised with Annabella (Macarons) and Beans to Bars (Chocolate) this Christmas season for gifts varieties to family and friends at attractive pricing. Promotion includes $10 for 6 assorted macarons flavors and Beans to Bar for different kind of chocolate bars available ranging from dark chocolate, caramel and milk chocolate at the price of $9 to $10 per bar.



Macarons Poster done by our A&P members

Chocolate Poster done by our A&P members

Preparation process

Team 4 took just 1 week to prepare for vendors, we searched for vendors through different sources, example such as Bakerzin, Delifrance, Chocolate Notes and more, and the one we selected are Annabella and Beans and Bars.

The whole process was hard as we are constantly looking for vendors for our events however, the vendors did not reply us as soon as when we sent them our vendor request, we couldn't wait for their response therefore we seek for more vendors. It was hard but its an worthwhile experience that we will remember, always plan for our event at least weeks before so to give ample time to choose and compare.

As for A&P we did what we've done on the previous event like Triumph, we gave out flyers and display our beautifully designed posters in prominent areas of the school like Koufu entrance, south and north canteen walk way so as to create awareness of our event. We also created some menu for both the macarons and chocolates as shown below:

 

Execution of pre-order day (Annabella Macarons)

Our team was divided into 3 teams of 4 with OIC stationed at the booth the whole day to go different areas of the school to pre-order our macarons (We only do pre-order for macarons, beans to bar are sold on the actual day of event, 21 to 23 Dec).

Team 4 setting up booth for macarons pre-order

Day 1:

The setting up of the booth was smooth as we do not require to have a lot of logistics but just basic tables, cloth and chairs. After briefing in the morning the teams are dismissed for their own pre order activities. First day of sales was way beyond what we have expected, our sales revenue reached $1,140.

Day 2:

Day 2 was not as busy as day one as our team have already sold our products to most of the students and lecturers in school which leaves us lesser potential crowd to sell to. At the end of the day our sales revenue reached $940.

The sales target set for each day was $350 and total of $700 for pre order period, we exceeded the target in just one day, so, great job to our team :)

Set up of Booth (Beans to Bars)

The actual event date for Beans to Bars was from 21st- 23rd December. We got our chocolate delivered by Beans to Bars on the first day of the event. After that, our team work together to sort out the different type of chocolates e.g. Kilombero Valley. Salted Caramel, Golden Berries, Peanut and Dark Chocolate. Meanwhile some of our team members are busy setting up the booth, and the cashiers are also setting up the POS system and counting the float money.

On 3 separate days, our team is divided into 3 sub team to do mobile selling. Even though we have our booth on day 1 and day 3, we still do mobile selling to push for the sales of chocolates. Through out the 3 days of events, we also conduct macarons collection at our booth and do self-delivery to the customers within the campus only.

Day 1: Since it's school term break, there are lesser crowds in the school. However, we managed to earn a sales revenue of $420 on the first day by selling to the staffs of NYP and some of the students. Beans to Bar provide us with chocolate samples for us to give to our customers for testing before they purchase our chocolates.

Day 2: Without having the booth set up on the second day of the event, our team still proceed to do mobile selling of the chocolates within the school campus.

 



Team members going around the campus conducting mobile selling of chocolates

Day 3: On the last day of the event, we will mass messaged all our customers who bought our customers to collect their macarons as it is the last day of collection. Our team also pushed for the sales of the chocolates on the last day.

Triumph's Christmas Sale - Team 4

Team 4 liaised with Triumph this Christmas season to bring in irresistible bundle sales at student-friendly prices. Promotions includes 3 for $60 Triumph bundles and 3 for $45 Sloggi bundles. The event was held at the Auditorium Lobby from the 7th to 9th December, 10am - 4pm.

Preparation

Our team started planning for the event on the 23rd November 2015. Upon confirmation of the promotions offered by Triumph, our Advertising and Promotion (A&P) team began working skillfully on the poster design.



Poster designed by our A&P members

Prior to the commencement of the event (Friday, 4th Dec), our team set out to raise posters at strategic locations around the school. In order to effectively boost awareness for our upcoming event, We embarked in groups to ensure all grounds were covered. We also distributed flyers to students and teachers that we came across and encouraged them to come by when they have the time.

Flyer distribution before event

Set-up

Our set-up focused mainly on our DIY photo booth backdrop and AV system. Triumph provided us with wagons, hence, our only duty was to assist with the loading of lingerie onto the wagons. 

Loading up the wagons

Our photo booth



Our AV Team

Rahim and Sean

Day 1 (7 Dec)

A handful of students and lecturers made their way in even before we were done setting up. It was very encouraging as we were all worried about slow traffic on the first day. The affordable bundles were so attractive even our own team members started reserving pieces for themselves!

Entrance view



Monday morning

Day 2 (8 Dec)

Sales picked up tremendously on day 2. There was definitely a larger crowd as most customers came in big groups. We noticed some customers from day 1 who brought their friends along to share the promotion on day 2. The auditorium was bustling with laughter from all the playful remarks of our customers, everyone was exhausted from having so much fun that day.

Crowding around wagons

Taking fun shots with customers

Day 3 (9 Dec)

Traffic finally came to a slow on day 3. Although the crowd was smaller, it didn't stop us from engaging with our customers and collecting constructive feedbacks - some of which included the lack of designs and sizes. We started our tear-down at 3.50pm, much to the disappointment of some customers who came in late. With the help of several other contractors engaged by Triumph, we managed to complete the tear-down by 5.30pm.

Packing up

Wrapping Up

After the tear-down was completed, we wrapped up everything by assisting the Triumph staff to pack the excess unsold lingerie back into the box to be delivered back to the warehouse. Our team members also started packing up our photo booth and clearing up the Auditorium after the event was over. The main accomplishment for Team 4 is that we had hit our sales target of $18,600 !!!! Thank You to all the team members of EMRS Team 4, good team effort !! 

To more fun-filled events, goodbye!