NY ODAC

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - -;

First and for most, here are some updates about what is up and happening about ODAC.

1) I am still negotiating terms with Mrs Rosaline Tan about the opening of ODAC. Currently, the last thing that needs to be confirmed is whether we will gain back control of ODAC store.
The following details have been confirmed:

If ODAC would to recruit J1s they will basically be a group of ODACians who focus on outdoor skills and organising Outdoor activities for the school.
They will not engage in any form of training.
They will not be doing adminstrative work like getting participants for any particular activity.

In any case if any of the above is not satisfied, we will not recruit and J1s.

2) The second point of concern is the upcoming CCA Bazaar.

Basically, once the above is confirmed, we will start recruiting during CCA Bazaar.

CCA Bazaar will also be our platform to get participants our upcoming activity: Rediscover Punggol.

We can also promote about Night Cycling which is still under planning.

Basically I need a team now to begin planning of CCA Bazaar. For this, Ya Ying will be in-charged of this event.

3) Rediscover Punggol

It has been confirmed that Rediscover Punggol will be held on the 1st of March 2008

Basically the upcoming training on Wednesday, only those who are involved will be required to turn up for the recce. However, we need to first get all of you to learn the following knots. Take a look at the following websites and start learning the knots for river crossing.

For Transverse Line:

http://www.animatedknots.com/fig8follow/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

http://www.animatedknots.com/bowlineclimbing/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

http://www.animatedknots.com/cloveclimbing/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

For Broken Bridge

http://www.ropeworks.biz/reader/squarlas.pdf

http://www.animatedknots.com/bowlineclimbing/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

http://www.animatedknots.com/cloveclimbing/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

In total there are only 4 knots to be learnt. (2 are repeated)

4) Recce this Wednesday.

Basically, we will focus on practicing how to tie the knots onto the trees and the broken bridge. We will tour around the zoo 2-3 times.

5) Kayaking

We will be going kayaking course under the school.

People from Bai Yun Gang, all of you still stand a chance to participate in kayaking. Just submit your names to Priscilla.

The session will be held during term 2, for 2 weekends for 1 star and 3 weekends for 2 star.

*For people who are not involved in Rediscover Punggol and Night cycling, I strongly urge the few of you to get yourself involved with CCA Bazaar.

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General Information

CCA Hours: Every Tuesday and Thurs, 5.30 - 7pm

NANYANG ODAC 12th batch

Teachers-in-charge: Miss Sherilyn Tan, Mr Gurmit Singh & Mr Terence Lin &
President: Melvin Lai
Vice-President: Jeremy Lin

Exco: Under construction

Members: Under construction

The J1s (2014) is the current 12th batch of NYODAC. Since the beginning of the year, we have participated in activities such as Odac Camp and rockclimbing courses where we achieved a level one in rockclimbing. ODAC has also held a year-end expedition to Pulau Ubin for the whole college in 2011. In addition, ODAC has also achieved at least 1 star in kayaking as well as attended a Windsurfing course.

For more information, please refer to the blog for future updates or feel free to approach any NYODACIANS.

History

NY ODAC was established in 1978 and was formerly known as OAC. The motto of OAC was "The experience is YOURS".
During that time, OAC focused more on discipline and was more regimental as compared to the current ODAC. Mrs Koh was the teacher-in-charge then.
Furthermore, 4 marine groups, namely Blue Whale, Dolphin, Marlin and Stingray were initiated in the early years of OAC.

In 2003, Mr Thaddeus Lawrence took over the 1st ODAC. The 1st ODAC is also known as the 25th OAC and has a strength of about 20.
Mr Lawrence took part in the Sahara Desert Run in July 2009.

The motto of ODAC is "Challenge your limits". As an odacian,we strive to explore and push our limits, be it physically or mentally, especially when participating in outdoors activities.
In addition, all odacians adhere to the following 8 qualities:

Commitment
Determination
Discpline
Integrity
Responsibility
Nature Appreciation
To have Adventurous Spirit
To be a good team player

In 2004, Mr Ong Jiun Hoe and Ms Yap Chiew Ring joined ODAC. ODAC engages in both land and water activities.

In 2005, Ms Lynette Poh joined the ODAC family, leaving in 2006.

In 2006, Ms Seah joined us and assisted Mr Ong in running the club, both stepping down in 2007.

In 2010, Mr Ong came back and together with the newly joined teachers, Mr Loy Suan Hui and Ms Chim Yi Hui, they run the club together.

In 2011, Ms Tan Shuyun, Ms Tan Yi Zhen Sherilyn and Mr Gurmit took over Odac.

NY ODAC has participated in various competitions which include the Adventure Race Singapore, Adventure Trail Challenge and annual Vertical Marathon. Moreover, ODAC also participate in other activities such as the Outdoor Training Camps, Night Cycling and De Urbanised Traverse.

In 2012, Ms Tan Shuyun left the odac family, and Mr Gilbert Tay joined in.

In 2014, Mr Gilbert Tay left the odac family, and Mr Terence Lin joined in. Together with Mr Gurmit and Ms Tan Yi Zhen, they run the club.