TARGET BADGE BB ORIENTATION

2ND SINGAPORE COMPANY

INTRODUCTION

This is the very first badge that you will earn in The Boys’ Brigade. It is an introductory programme to let you

know what the BB is all about and all new members of the Seniors Programme need to undertake this.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

1. To equip recruits with the necessary information and knowledge to be an operational Boy of the BB

2. To build up a greater sense of enthusiasm towards BB and the activities offered in the holistic programme

3. To help recruits look forward to BB parades and make meaningful use of them to develop themselves

SUGGESTED SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT

Recruits are required to sit for the Target Test, which assesses them on BB information and knowledge they

have attained during the 4-week Orientation Programme. The paper is 50 min long and is worth 50 marks.

Section Question type Marks Weighting

A Multiple choice 10 20%

B Structured questions 40 80%

Section A consists of 5 multiple choice questions, each carrying 2 marks.

Section B consists of about 6 structured questions.

Each question in Section B may consist of up to 3 part questions.

Topics 1, 9, 11.3, 12.2 and 12.3 will not be tested. All other topics may be tested.

(Hint: Pay more attention to the fill-in-the-blanks parts of the notes and Pg. 25-26 of the Seniors Prog. Handbook.)

PASSING CRITERIA

To attain the Target badge, Recruits must:

1. Undergo the Recruit Orientation Programme

2. Attain at least a ‘Pass’ for the Target Test

The following outlines the grades attained for respective percentage scores.

Minimum marks Percentage Grade

35 70% Pass

40 80% Merit

45 90% Distinction

The Target Test will be held on _________.

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CONTENT STRUCTURE

The following table outlines the order of Target Badge lessons for the Recruit Orientation Programme.

Theme Topics Page *SPH

I. WHAT WE DO 1. Overview of 2nd Singapore Company 3 34-36

2. Introduction to Awards Scheme 4 8-9

II. WHY WE EXIST 3. BB Object, Method, Motto & Emblem 4-5 6-7

4. History of The Boys’ Brigade & Traditions 5-6 10-11, 30

5. History of 2nd Singapore Company 6

6. BB Vesper & Table Grace 6 31

III. WHO WE ARE 7. The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore 7-8 12-14

8.

Company Organisation & Ranks

8-9

16-21

9. BB Songs 9 86-89

IV. WHAT’S NEXT 10. BB International & BB Asia 9 15

11. Uniform, Wearing, Cleaning & Conduct 9-10 22-29

12. Company Formalities 11-12

This table shows the suggested sequence of revision for you to prepare for the Target Test based on the SPH

(*Seniors Programme Handbook).

Category Sequence Page *SPH

I. HISTORY 1. History of The Boys’ Brigade & Traditions 5-6 10-11, 30

2. The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore 7-8 12-14

3. BB International & BB Asia 9 15

4. History of 2nd Singapore Company 6

II. KNOWLEDGE 1. BB Object, Method, Motto & Emblem 4-5 6-7

2. Introduction to Awards Scheme 4 8-9

3. Company Organisation & Ranks 8-9 16-21

4. Uniform, Wearing, Cleaning & Conduct 9-10 22-29

III. SONGS BB Vesper & Table Grace 6 31

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LESSON NOTES

THEME I: WHAT WE DO

Topic 1: Overview of 2nd Singapore Company SPH Ref. Pg. 34-36

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Topic 2: Introduction to Awards Scheme SPH Ref. Pg. 8-9, 37-42

Part 2.1 Classification of Badges and Awards

Category Description

Target Badge Introductory course for recruits before you are allowed to undertake other awards

Core Badges The “more important” badges that constitute to your all-round, enhanced development

Electives Badges Badges which are not compulsory, but are good to take up to gain additional knowledge

Special Awards Recognition of notable or distinguished accomplishments in the BB

Service Badges To recognise your loyalty, good service and participation to the BB

Part 2.2 List of Badges and Awards (other than Target Badge)

Core Electives Special Awards Service

• Adventure

• Christian Education

• Citizenship

• Community Service

• Drill

• First Aid

• Leadership

Development

• Life Skills

• Total Defence

• Arts

• Crafts

• Hobbies

• Athletics

• Bugler

• Bandsman

• Environmentalist

• Gymnastics

• International

Relations

• Kayaking

• Musketry

• Naturalist

• Piper or Drummer

• Sailing

• Sportsman

• Swimming

• Intermediary Proficiency Award

• Senior Proficiency Award

• Founder’s Award

(highest award of Seniors Programme)

• Best Boy Award (SP Chua Medal)

• Cross of Heroism

• Diploma for Gallant Conduct

• National Youth Achievement Award

• Gold Award (from Juniors’ Programme)

• Link Badge

• 1 Year Service

• 3 Year Service

• Long Year Service

• National Event

Total: 9 Total: 18 Total: 8 Total: 5

Theme II: WHY WE EXIST

Topic 3: BB Object, Method, Motto and Emblem SPH Ref. Pg. 6-7

Part 3.1 What is the purpose of the BB?

Basis Object Method

▪ The Boys’ Brigade is based on

▪ the Twin Pillars of

▪ Religion (Christian Education) and

Discipline

▪ The object of The Boys’

Brigade shall be

▪ the advancement of Christ’s

Kingdom among Boys

▪ and the promotion of habits of

Obedience, Reverence,

Discipline, Self-Respect

▪ and all that tends towards a

true Christian Manliness

▪ The method of achieving the BB

object is

▪ by providing a meaningful and

enjoyable programme

▪ of *spiritual, physical,

enrichment, and social interests,

▪ based on Christian Education

and Discipline,

▪ and guided by adult Officers

All BB activities are based on the

Twin Pillars to give Boys a sense of

purpose when carrying them out

The text has remained the same

except the addition of

‘Obedience’ in 1983

The BB method is carried out

through a framework of uniform,

badges and drill (*‘special’)

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Part 3.2 How is BB distinguished from other uniformed groups?

Motto Emblem

Sure and Stedfast

• Taken from the Bible

(King James Version)

• Hebrews 6:19, ‘which

hope we have as an

anchor of the soul, both

Sure and Stedfast’

• The original spelling of

‘steadfast’ (i.e. stedfast)

was retained

The Boys’ Brigade logo before 1926 The Boys’ Life Brigade logo before 1926

▪ The red cross was added in the middle

▪ when The Boys’ Brigade and The Boys’ Life Brigade united in 1926

Topic 4: History of The Boys’ Brigade and Traditions SPH Ref. Pg. 10-11, 30

Part 4.1 How was BB founded?

About Description

Who ▪ The Boys’ Brigade was founded by Sir William Alexander Smith (Sir W.A. Smith)

▪ who was a Sunday School teacher (refer to Part 4.2 for details)

When On 4 Oct 1883

Where ▪ Free Church College Mission Hall

▪ at North Woodside Road, Glasgow, Scotland

Why • Sir W.A. Smith found difficulty in controlling a crowd of unruly Sunday School boys

• He was also unable to keep them in church after Sunday School

• Thus founded The Boys’ Brigade (BB) to solve these problems

• He believed that the word ‘boy’ should be spelled with a capital B (i.e. ‘Boy’)

What • BB became the first Uniformed Organisation for youth

• It initially offered simple forms of activities, including: ◼ Drill (to inculcate discipline)

▪ Gymnastics (to encourage physical fitness) ◼ Games (to promote fun)

Part 4.2 Who was Sir W.A. Smith?

About Before founding the BB After founding the BB

When • Born on 27 Oct 1854

• Passed away on 10 May 1914

Sir W.A. Smith was knighted

on Jul 1909

Where Born at Pennyland House, Thruso, Scotland

Who • Businessman

• Sunday School Teacher

• Volunteer Officer in the Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers

by King Edward VII

Why • Both his Father and Grandfather were Officers in the Army

• This influenced him to become a Volunteer Officer

to recognise his work in The

Boys’ Brigade

Traditions Founder’s Day is observed on the last Sunday of October each year in memory of Sir William

Alexander Smith’s birthday

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Part 4.3 Did BB appeal to many initially?

About Description

Initial success • 50 Boys initially joined out of curiosity

• 35 Boys eventually remained

• Became known as the First Glasgow Company

Legacy The founding of The Boys’ Brigade led to the formation of other Uniform Groups, including:

• The Boys’ Life Brigade

• Boy Scouts

• Girl Guides

in 1899

in 1908

in 1910

Part 4.4 Other important traditions

BB Handshake BB Week BB Buttonhole Badge

• This is the

annual fund-

raising effort

• It is an

opportunity

for members

and friends

to contribute

financially to

the on-going

work of BB

• BB Handshake came to Britain from America

• United Boys’ Brigade of America, who invented the

handshake, visited BB UK in August 1905

• G Stanley Smith, W.A. Smith’s son, observed the

unique way the Boys shook their hands, and

officially adopted it to be the BB Handshake

• The thumb and little finger represent the twin pillars

of Religion (Christian Education) and Discipline

▪ Badge of membership worn

when you are in school uniform

▪ to identify you as a BB member

▪ and help make BB known to

others

• Have it pinned on the left collar

of the school uniform you wear

to school every school day

Topic 5: History of 2nd Singapore Company

How was BB 2nd Company founded?

What The Boys’ Brigade Second (2nd) Singapore Company

When February 1931 (exact date unknown)

Who John McNeish (an officer of the 1st Singapore Company who wanted to expand BB in Singapore)

Where • Straits Chinese Methodist Church

• Now known as Kampong Kapor Methodist Church

Traditions Enrolment Service is held in late February or early March annually (12 March this year)

Synopsis From 1931-1980, BB companies in Singapore were based only in churches and mission schools.

Then in 1981, Second Company became the first BB Company to be established outside the

mission school circuit in Victoria School. It took the concerted effort of Second Company’s then

Head of Discipline Sunny Mok, Captain Sam Tan and Victoria School’s Principal Andrew Ng to

make this possible. VS thus became the first government school in Singapore to recognise the

Boys’ Brigade as an official Extra-Curricular Activity (now known as ‘Co-Curricular Activity’).

Details Visit http://bb2ndcoysg.wordpress.com/about for more information

Topic 6: BB Vesper and Table Grace SPH Ref. Pg. 31

About Part 6.1 BB Vesper Part 6.2 Table Grace

Purpose Prayer sung at the end of a BB gathering ▪ Prayer sung before each meal

▪ to thank God for the food he provides

Music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELoDfB-vQ34 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl2pj1-std0

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About Part 6.1 BB Vesper Part 6.2 Table Grace

Lyrics Great God who knowest all our needs

Bless Thou our watch, and guard our sleep

Forgive our sins of thought and deed

And in Thy peace Thy servants keep

We thank Thee for the day that’s done

We trust Thee for the days to be

Thy love we learn in Christ Thy Son

O May we all His glory see

*Amen

Be present at our table Lord

Be here and everywhere adored

These mercies bless and grant that we

May feast in fellowship with Thee

*Amen

(“Everybody eat!”)

*uttered at the end of a prayer or hymn, meaning ‘so be it’

Theme III: WHO WE ARE

Topic 7: The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore SPH Ref. Pg. 12-14

Part 7.1 *What was the history of The Boys’ Brigade like in Singapore?

About Our Beginnings 1st Enrolment World War II Post World War II Years

When On 12 Jan 1930, In Aug 1930, From Feb 1942

to Aug 1945:

1945 1950 1971

What 1st Singapore

Company was

founded under BB

Asia

all BB Boys in

Singapore

were officially

enrolled

• The Japanese

occupied

Singapore

• All BB activities

suspended

• BB records and

items kept at

one’s own risk

1st

Singapore

Company

was

revived by

POW

(Prisoner

of War)

JM

Fraser

returned

to the BB

BB in

Singapore

was

honoured to

have our

Patron as the Where at Prinsep Street

Presbyterian

Church by

at the Brigade

Headquarters,

London,

Who • James Milner

Fraser (of 23rd

Aberdeen

Company)

• Quek Eng Moh

(of 1st Swatow

Company)

where 40 BB

Boys were

enrolled

• JM Fraser was

arrested

• He was forced to

work on the

infamous Burma

Railway

SP Chua

(Chua Siak

Phuang)

JM

Fraser

President of

the Republic

of Singapore

Traditions • BB Day is held

annually on 12

Jan in memory

of the founding

of BB in Singapore

• JM Fraser

Award for

Excellence is

named after him

Enrolment

Service is held

at the

sponsoring

church of each

company

annually

The SP

Chua Best

Boy

Award is

named

after him

Our current

President of

the Republic

of Singapore

is His

Excellency

Dr Tony Tan

Keng Yam

*read each column from top to bottom

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Part 7.2 What were some key highlights of BB in Singapore in recent years?

About BB in Singapore

has its own flower

Founding site of BB in

Singapore recognised

BB Share-a-Gift awarded

(previously known as ‘Sharity Gift Box’)

What ▪ ‘Dendrobium The Boys’

Brigade’, a special orchid

hybrid,

▪ became the official flower

of the BB in Singapore

▪ Prinsep Street

Presbyterian Church

▪ was marked the 41st

Historic Site of Singapore

▪ by National Heritage Board

▪ BB Share-a-Gift (BBSG) is a national

community service project organised

by The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore

annually during the Christmas season

▪ Ex-captain of 2nd Coy, Mr Sam Tan,

was the chairman of the 1st BBSG

project when it inaugurated in 1988

▪ It was awarded Ten Accomplished

Youth Organisations ASEAN Award

▪ presented by the Committee for

ASEAN Youth Corporations (CAYC)

Picture

When • on 18 September 1999

• 70th anniversary of BB in

Singapore

on 12 January 2000 • Awarded in 2010

• For more info: http://www.bbshare.sg

Topic 8: Company Organisation and Ranks SPH Ref. Pg. 16-21

Part 8.1 Key Appointment Holders

Sponsoring Bodies Leaders NCO Council

A School A Church Volunteer Adult Leaders Young Leaders Boys will join in Sec 3

Principal Chaplain Captain Primers To serve and lead from

Sec 3 Apr to Sec 4 Mar Teachers-in-charge Church Volunteers Company Officers Recent Graduates

Part 8.2 Company Organisation

Current Structure Refer to http://bit.do/coy-org for our current Company Organisation name-list

Squad System • Boys of the company are divided into squads

• Each squad is under the command of an *NCO known as the Squad Leader

• Squad meetings (e.g. after parades, after school) should be held regularly

• Squad outings (e.g. during school holidays), which promote squad spirit, are encouraged

*Non-commissioned officer (not to be confused with commissioned company Officers)

Company Leaders • The company is led by the Captain and Chaplain, and they wear the Lieutenant rank

• Captain wears a red rosette on his cap while the Chaplain wears a purple rosette

Part 8.3 Ranks for Boys

REC PTE LCP CPL SGT SSG WO

Recruit Private Lance Corporal Corporal Sergeant Staff Sergeant Warrant Officer

Lowest Highest

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Part 8.4 Ranks for Primers Part 8.5 Ranks for Officers

CLT SCL OCT 2LT LTA

Cadet Lieutenant Senior Cadet Lieutenant Officer Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Lieutenant

Lower Higher Lowest Highest

Topic 9: BB Songs SPH Ref. Pg. 86-89

Song Video Page

Part 9.1 The Anchor Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeM6OypCCjg 86

Part 9.2 Mighty Band of Brothers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-25NxC1v_Y 87

Part 9.3 Will Your Anchor Hold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9aLhTHmuTg 88

Part 9.4 Underneath the Banner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXaVw05aXmg 89

Theme IV: WHAT’S NEXT

Topic 10: BB International and BB Asia SPH Ref. Pg. 15

What are the regional organisations of BB and why were they established?

About BB International BB Asia

Where • Spreads across 60 territories in the world

• Found in all Commonwealth countries

• Half its strength is outside of the UK

(United Kingdom)

Consists of Asian countries with BB companies, including:

• Singapore

• Malaysia

• Indonesia

• Hong Kong

• Brunei

• Thailand

• Macau

When Formed in 2003

Why • To set basic principles for companies all

around the world to follow

• To set guidelines for companies with

variations implemented to suit their

local conditions and culture

To give focus to the growth of BB in the Asian region

Topic 11: Uniform, Wearing, Cleaning and Conduct SPH Ref. Pg. 22-29

Aspect Reference Page Remarks

Part 11.1 Uniform Dress Codes Seniors Programme Handbook Pg. 22-24 Summary given on the next page

Part 11.2 Uniform Standard Seniors Programme Handbook Pg. 25-28 -

Part 11.3 Code of Conduct Seniors Programme Handbook Pg. 29, 33 Coy code of conduct on next page

Part 11.4 Uniform Maintenance Refer to Company Website - -

Part 11.1 Uniform Dress Codes (Legend: # – Regulation PT Kit only)

Uniform Parts Day Dress Ceremonial Dress Musketry Kit Fatigue Dress PT Kit

Name Tag (*with Special Awards if any) *Yes Yes Yes Yes #

Chevron (Badges pinned) LCP above LCP above - - -

Target Badge (without Chevron) PTE only PTE only - - -

Dark Blue Long Sleeve Shirt Rolled up Rolled down - - -

BB Regulation Polo (Brigade) Shirt

- - Prefix Prefix Prefix BB Blue (Company) Shirt

VS PE (School) Shirt

Dark Blue Long Pants Yes Yes Yes Either one is fine -

Dark Blue Jeans - - -

Black / Dark Blue Shorts - - - - Yes

White Haversack (Metal Runners) Yes Yes - - -

Seniors Programme Belt Yes Yes Yes For loose pants -

White Lanyard LCP above LCP above - - -

Black / Dark Blue Socks Yes Yes Yes - -

White / VS Socks - - - Yes Yes

Black Boots (Laced) Yes Yes Yes - -

White Anklets - Yes - - -

Running Shoes - - - Yes Yes

Field Service Cap (with Cap Badge) Yes Yes Yes - -

Field Rank - - Yes Yes #

White Gloves - Yes - - -

Part 11.3b Company Code of Conduct (will not be tested)

Obedience

1 • Be punctual and accountable for your attendance in all activities.

• Always follow rules (e.g. http://victoria.moe.edu.sg/our-people/victorians/code-of-conduct).

2 • Give the person-in-charge your full cooperation (and assistance, if necessary).

• Respond to instructions and complete assigned tasks promptly.

Reverence

3 • Be polite and courteous to everyone, giving thanks when it is due.

• Greet your seniors and superiors; acknowledge your juniors and peers when you meet them.

4 • Listen to the one who is speaking attentively and respectfully during a meeting or discussion.

• Keep your commitments to others; Mean what you say, and say what you mean.

Discipline 5

• Strive to be enthusiastic, yet professional.

• Move with a sense of urgency regardless of the time given, if any.

6 Be motivated to challenge and improve yourself for the team.

Self- Respect

7 Be confident in yourself and in making a positive difference for others.

8 Be compassionate by treating others with dignity, empathy and care.

9 • Be in the appropriate attire and uphold modesty for all activities and in every situation.

• All changing of attire may only be carried out in non-public spaces (e.g. in the toilet).

Christian Manliness

10 • Be considerate and mindful of the effects of your words and actions on others. Use no profanity.

• Walk and march smartly, do not shuffle your feet when moving from place to place.

11 ▪ It is our responsibility to ensure that the place we have just finished using

▪ is tidier and cleaner than when we first found it before leaving.

12 ▪ “No one is ready until everyone is ready.”

▪ Apply this concept of teamwork and selflessness wherever applicable.

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Topic 12: Company Formalities

Part 12.1 Room

About When a *Superior is in a room

And you wish to enter the room

When you are in a room/area

And a *Superior enters the room/area

Rule ▪ You must ask for permission

▪ from the Superior before entering the room

• Knock the door before asking if you are alone

▪ Someone must call for attention

▪ and everyone must come to attention

▪ and greet the Superior properly

Conditions • The Superior you seek permission from must be

highest in rank (or the most senior) in the room

• If you have asked for permission to enter the room in the

same setting before, you need not ask for permission to

enter again (e.g. if you just visited the toilet and came back)

• If unsure whether or not to ask permission, just do it

• There must be no one already in the

room who is of same or higher rank than

the entering Superior, unless the

entering Superior is a BB Teacher

• The Superior must not have been

greeted during the parade before

Detailed

description

• If there is one Superior in the room and you are

alone, knock the door and ask (loudly):

“Permission to enter the room, Sir/Ma’am!”

• If there is more than one Superior and you are

alone, address the most senior Superior using:

“Permission to enter the room, “Officer <name>!”

• If you are with a group of Boys, everyone must fall-

in outside the room to ask for permission together

(one person to stand in front to command the entire

squad, everyone to ask loudly and clearly):

▪ “Ask permission from “Officer <name> to enter

the room on the count of 3: One Two Three!”

▪ “Permission to enter the room, “Sir/Ma’am/Officer <name>!”

• The first person who notices a Superior

enter is to shout the command “Room!”

• Everyone in the area will stop what they

are doing and stand facing the Superior.

• The representative who shouted “Room”

will command everyone to greet the

Superior together with gusto, like this:

▪ “Greet Officer <name> on the count of

3: One Two Three!

▪ Good, morning Sir/Ma’am!”

• Wait for the Superior’s reply before

resuming with your activities.

*Superiors refer to Officers, Primers and BB Teachers (Your Sec 2-4 BB Boys are referred to as ‘Seniors’)

Part 12.2 Time Off (will not be tested)

If you are unable to make it for any part of a BB activity, you must follow the time off procedure described below:

About For Official Parades For Additional Activities

Examples Saturday Parades, Standard Band Practices,

Badgework Courses, Special Events, Camps

Competition Trainings, Parade Rehearsals,

Additional Band Practices, Company Photoshoot

Instructions #If for medical reasons, you must also: i) Obtain a Medical Cert. ii) Send a picture of the MC to your Officer iii) Attach a copy of the MC to your Printed Time Off Form

Do these at least 24 hours before parade:

1) Seek #permission from your Cohort Officer

2) Inform your Squad Leader (once allocated)

3) Submit Online Time Off Form

(http://bit.do/time-off)

4) Check Time Off Approval List

(http://bit.do/toal) to verify that your time

off form has been submitted

5) Submit Printed Time Off Form

(http://bit.do/print-time-off) to the BB

Pigeon Hole outside staff room

Do these at least 24 hours before the activity:

1) Inform your Cohort Officer/Officer-in-charge of

the activity

2) Inform your Squad Leader/NCO-in-charge of

the activity

3) *Submit Online Time Off Form

(http://bit.do/time-off) before it starts

4) *Check Time Off Approval List

(http://bit.do/toal) to verify that your time off

form has been submitted

*NOT required for Blaze Training/CQ Training

Exceptions If it is not possible to complete any of the above steps at least 24 hours in advance:

• Steps (1), (2) and (3) must be completed at least 15 mins before the BB activity starts

• Step (5) must be completed by the next school day that you will be attending

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Part 12.3 Assembly Starting Positions (will not be tested)

Cohort Fall-in Roll Call Muster Parade

Notes:

Conclusion SPH Ref. Pg. 4-5

Our founder, Sir William Alexander Smith said, “If I am to be remembered by posterity, I should like it to be as

the man who taught people to spell Boy with a capital B.” Hence, the word ‘Boy’ is always spelled with a capital

B. They are the most important people in the BB. They are the reason why the BB continues to exist to this day.

Obedience Reverence Discipline Self-respect all that tends towards a true

Christian Manliness

• Be accountable

• Be cooperative

• Be courteous

• Be respectful

• Be enthusiastic

• Be professional

• Be motivated

• Be confident

• Be compassionate

• Be modest

• Be considerate

• Be responsible

• Be selfless

Be Sure and Stedfast.