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For the past three months, RAS has achieved many firsts, marking a few milestones. In conjunction with World Toilet Day on 19 November, RAS launched its unprecedented campaign, the LOO Campaign 2008-2010, which aims to achieve the 2010 goal of sprucing up 70% public toilets to a minimum 3-star Happy Toilet rating. RAS successfully garnered support from more than 20 organisations to sign our LOO Pledge, a pledge for toilet owners, operators, contractors, cleaners and users to pledge their commitment to toilet cleanliness.

RAS in action

RAS launches LOO Campaign 2008-2010

Guest-of-Honour, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Amy Khor (right) unveiling the LOO Pledge together with our President during the launch of the LOO Campaign at the Singapore Zoological Gardens on 19 November, in conjunction with World Toilet Day.

RAS holds first Inter Agencies Working Committee (IAWC) meeting

Our President and Mr Jack Sim, Founder of the World Toilet Organisation, sharing a photo before co-chairing the first IAWC meeting on 6 October at the Environment Building. The inception of IAWC is part of our vision and long-term plan to achieve "Every Restroom like Changi Airport" (ERICA).

RAS conducts first Certified Eco-Assessor (CEA) training session

Our first batch of eight CEAs (in blue) posing for a memento photo with Guest-of-Honour Dr Amy Khor (fifth from right), our President (far right) and their trainer Mr Ronson Zhang (second from left) during the launch of LOO Campaign. The training was conducted on the 10 and 11 November at the JTC Summit.

RAS awards Happy Toilet School Education (HTSE) certification to the first international school

Another milestone for the school program pillar of the Restroom Association was reached in December as we welcomed DPS International School into our HTSE family. RAS staff first met teachers from DPS during the Clean and Green Schools Carnival and a formal handshake was preceded by a commitment to join and participate in our school program. We would like to welcome more independent and private schools to join us,

RAS organises first Potty Training Workshop

RAS held its first Potty Training Workshop at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital on 15 November for 25 KK Juniors Club Members. The session which aims to educate new parents on how to potty train their 2 to 4 year olds, was organised by RAS and supported by KK Juniors Club.

RAS conducts training of Volunteer Eco-Assessors (VEAs) from National Parks Board (NParks)

NPark’s officers undergoing a hands-on training of assessing the toilets during a two-hour training session held at the East Coast Park Visitors' Centre on 22 October.

RAS in pride

RAS awards Happy Toilet certificate to the first National Environment Agency (NEA) Regional Office

Our President (left) presenting the Happy Toilet plaque to Mr Derek Ho, who was then the Head of NEA's North West Regional Office (NWRO) at the gathering on 23 October. NWRO is the first RO to have their toilets certified as Happy Toilets.

RAS participates in South West Community Development Council (SWCDC) Public Health Awards

Mr Sanjay Balan (far right), representing RAS to assess the toilets at Yuhua Market and Food Centre for the cleanest toilet competition organised by SWCDC.

RAS showcases its exhibits at the Clean & Green Singapore Schools' Carnival

Ms Tan Zhitong, a key person for the Happy Toilet School Education Programme, promoting toilet etiquette to the students through a matching game during the Clean and Green Schools' Carnival on 5 and 6 November.

RAS participates in the Semakau Corporate Environmental Outreach (CEO) Run

Our President (right) displaying her youthful exuberance at the Semakau CEO Run on 19 October and the Guest-of-Honour for the event was Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim.

Training sessions for Volunteer Eco-Assessors (VEAs) and Certified Eco-Assessors (CEAs)

A two-hour training session for VEAs was conducted on 2 January 2009 while a two-day training session for CEAs will be conducted on 8-9 January 2009.

The second Inter Agencies Working Committee (IAWC) meeting

After a better-than-expected turnout at the first IAWC meeting, the next meeting is slated to be held in February 2009 with the focus being on toilet owners. The IAWC meeting is seen as a quarterly initiative spearheaded by RAS and WTO.

Singapore Youth Volunteer Conference (SYVC)

RAS has accepted an invitation to participate in the SYVC on 14-15 March 2009 as a “Best Practice Organization”. The purpose of the conference is to develop the youth participants as effective volunteers to understand volunteerism in Singapore.

Pulire Asia 2009

RAS has accepted an invitation to participate in Pulire Asia on 24-26 March 2009 at Suntec Singapore. RAS will be showcasing its exhibits and conducting a workshop on its programmes. Pulire Asia 2009 is the most relevant trade exhibition for cleaning industry and environmental services in Asia Pacific.

Meet RAS volunteer

Ms Lin Zhiyi (second from left), having a group photo with Ms Xu Yuxuan (far left) from RAS and the rest of the volunteers after the launch of the LOO Campaign.

Mr Loy Teck Boon was among a group of student volunteers, guiding the preschoolers on the dos and don’ts of using the toilet with the LOO quest game during the Clean and Green Schools' Carnival on 5 and 6 November.

Meet RAS staff

Ms Rosmahwati (far left), answering the queries of a trainee during the first CEA training session at the JTC Summit.

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