Welcome Back, Heroes

It was a hero’s welcome for the National Training Camp graduates as they step out of the van and into the church compound. Both Councilmen and Group Commanders were there to welcome the heroes back home after a successful completion in the National Training Camp.


National Training Camp or what some leaders called it National Torture Camp is designed to give leaders professional training in camping and leadership, plus the opportunity of outstanding fellowship with fellow leaders from other outpost and adventure in the outdoors.
A total of 60+ trainees put their hands and head together as they toil the sungai congkak ground, sleep on the hard surface, rush to cook own meal (cooked or raw), avoid being bitten by leeches (many fail… the leeches had a feast), quickly copy the training notes, plan their patrol songs and yell, try to work together and etc…
(The proud gradutes from left to right - Cmdr. Su Ling, Rachel Bawanie, Esther, K.Pam, Janet, Victor, Joseph Gan, Abel Raj, Nathaniel and Cmdr. David Dewet) Not in the picture - Cmdr. Malar & Cmdr. David Suppramaniam

A lot of details cannot be posted here as it will ruin the surprises for all future trainees but here’s some of the statement captured from the trainees

I didn’t bath for 3 days, man – Cmdr. Joseph Gan

It is a good camp.. a good boot camp – Cmdr. David Dewet

A certain Commander from KL #1 is very handsome – Cmdr. Su Ling & Cmdr. Rachel Bawanie

Are you married? – Cmdr. K.Pam, Esther and Janet asking Cmdr. Eddy on behalf of Cmdr. Su Ling and Bawanie Rachel.

We were FRAMED – Cmdr. Su Ling & Cmdr. Rachel Bawanie

I forgot to bring my poncho, Sir – Cmdr. Abel Raj

I’m very tired… I want to sleep… - Cmdr. Nathaniel

I bought some fruits on the way back to keep myself awake – Cmdr. Victor

Difficult? Tough? It was so easy that a certain Cmdr. wants us to go for NTC phase II – Cmdr. David Suppramaniam

My leg aches, my throat sore, my body tired but overall, it was good – Senior Guide Cmdr. William See

I didn’t go, I had exams – Cmdr. Don Desmond

Me too – Cmdr. Ivan Kok

Me three – Cmdr. Ivan Tan

Congratulation, leaders of Selangor ONE. You made all of us proud. We salute you.