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2008 had been a year of milestone achievements for the RAS with the successful launch of LOO Campaign 2008-2010, inception of the Inter Agencies Working Committee (IAWC) and the implementation of the Certified/Volunteer Eco-Assessor (CEA/VEA) Programme. Tapping on these achievements, RAS will constantly strive to break new grounds in 2009.

RAS welcomes Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC) into our Happy Toilet Programme (HTP) family

Ms Norwati, our Certified Eco-Assessor (CEA), conducting a toilet audit at one of the SPC’s service stations in Ang Mo Kio. A total of 38 service stations have been audited by our CEAs.

RAS holds second Inter Agencies Working Committee (IAWC) meeting

Representatives from the User sub-committee, starting off on a lighter note during the second IAWC meeting held at the JTC Summit. Three new sub-committees (Owners and Operators, Cleaners and Contractors, and Users) were successfully introduced during the meeting.

RAS introduces its Happy Toilet Programme (HTP) to grassroots leaders

Ms Susan Pereira, our Manager, presenting to grassroots leaders and invited guests during the North East 5th Regional Workshop for Grassroots Leaders & Dengue Prevention Volunteer Group on 28^th March.

RAS conducts first educational talk to stallholders

More than 50 stallholders at the Macpherson Community Club listening to a presenter on the dos and don’ts on 5^th March before operating their businesses at the newly-upgraded hawker centre in May.

RAS shares views on local toilet etiquette with producer from Omy website

Ms Tan Puay Hoon, our president, stating her views and comments on the local standard of toilet cleanliness during an interview session with the producer from Omy website.

RAS trains new pool of Eco-Assessors

The seven newly-trained Certified Eco-Assessors having a group photo at the RAS office after receiving their certificates.

RAS supports “Toilet Cleanliness Week” campaign

Undergraduates from the Singapore Management University (SMU) getting their hands dirty for the “Toilet Cleanliness Week” campaign, an initiative supported by RAS and brainstormed by a team of SMU undergraduates.

ECo Loo Assessors Programme

South West CDC is looking at launching their ECo Loo Assessors Programme in April 2009. As part of their ECo Plan South West, their target is to get 400 secondary school students to assess toilets around their school / homes. RAS has been asked to provide training to the students to be Volunteer Eco-Assessors which we will be doing.

Singapore Young ChangeMakers Conference (YCMC) 2009

The Singapore Youth Volunteer Conference (SYVC) has been rescheduled from 16-17 March to 18-19 July 2009 at the Singapore Management University. The name of the conference has also been changed to Young ChangeMakers Conference 2009 (YCMC). RAS has earlier accepted the invitation as an integral resource partner for the conference. The purpose of the conference is to engage the youth participants to plan and execute a community project for the Voluntary Welfare Organization that they will be attached to.

Pulire Asia 2009

The Pulire Asia Cleaning Solutions Expo 2009 will now take place on 2-4 December 2009 instead of the originally scheduled 24-26 March 2009. The venue will remain unchanged at Suntec Singapore. RAS has already accepted an invitation and will showcase its exhibits and conduct a workshop on its programmes. Pulire Asia 2009 is the most relevant trade exhibition for cleaning industry and environmental services in Asia Pacific.

Mr Ronson Zhang (right) conducting a hands-on training of assessing toilets to officers from the National Parks Board during a two-hour training session held at the East Coast Park Visitors' Centre on 22^nd October 2008.

Mr John Loh (back row, right) posing for a memento shot with the rest of the Certified Eco-Assessors at the RAS office after receiving his certificate.

Ms Jennifer Wong, our Administrator, reading through the completed restroom survey forms during the North East 5th Regional Workshop for Grassroots Leaders & Dengue Prevention Volunteer Group 2009 on 28^th March.

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