Sunday, May 17, 2015

NSP Unity Day on 17 May 2015


The National Solidarity Party (NSP) has been actively walking the ground on its outreach programmes. Most of the time when members meet, it's usually about reaching out to the people and promoting the party's initiatives. Members rarely had the chance to sit back and really get to know each other more and there was a need to look into this.


Today, we had our first ever NSP Unity Day. It was organized not only to show appreciation for our Malay Bureau but also to stress the importance of unity amongst members. To promote greater unity, members needed to improve on their understanding of each other. It has often been said: "United We Stand, Divided We Fall". Nothing could be further from this truth. 

I delivered a short speech on the purpose of NSP Unity Day. Everyone listened intently. Before lunch began, the facilitator invited the members to each blow a balloon. A long queue was then formed with the members separated front to back by their inflated balloons. The queue then started to move towards the Malay buffet lunch spread in the hallway. No one was allowed to touch their balloons with their hands and the result was impressive. Not a single balloon was displaced. Having accomplished this first act of unity, lunch began.


The Malay buffet was kindly sponsored by two good friends of mine, namely Mr. Elson Soh and Mr. Jacky Goh. Members enjoyed the lunch spread and thereafter engaged in quizzes and rapport-building games. The party's Asst. Treasurer facilitated this segment well and got the members psyched up for a game that tested their communication skills. The Sender & Receiver game required members to pair up. One gave oral instructions to the other to reproduce a drawing given to the first member. The reproductions were analyzed and several different styles of communications were revealed. 


The members were also quizzed on the identities of inspirational personalities who had repeatedly encountered failures in their lives but persevered to achieve great success. Most knew the right answers. Door gifts and prizes were given at this special event, all of which were kindly sponsored by: Maggie Thai & Chinese Restaurant, Bridal Concept, House of Seafood, Australian Natural Volcanic Spring Water.


The event closed after an open feedback from each member. Everyone supported the aim of NSP Unity Day and were inspired by the words and feelings expressed. All wished that there will be more such events to promote stronger camaraderie. Indeed, a members' retreat has been lined up for members to engage in self-analysis and critical thinking.

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