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    • DavischewD Offline
      Davischew
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      senses\" post_id=\"1991754\" time=\"1597751598\" user_id=\"187652:

      Davischew\" post_id=\"1991295\" time=\"1597649137\" user_id=\"132882:

      [quote=Calval post_id=1991289 time=1597647169 user_id=166271]Hi, I'd like to understand if I am too late to apply for EM/GRL now for my DS who will be in P1 in 2023? Also can advice how to speed up the process to get EM status?

      You are too late. Need at least 3 years before registration to start the process. 6-9months Observer, 2 years EM and some weeks/months for replies and consideration from PA/RC/NC

      Oh dear. Looks like I missed it too. At this juncture for 2023 P1 enrolment, PV would be the only way for Phase 2B?[/quote]yes for 2022 registration for 2023 P1 intake, try PV.

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        NardNegoy
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        Calval\" post_id=\"1991289\" time=\"1597647169\" user_id=\"166271:

        Hi, I'd like to understand if I am too late to apply for EM/GRL now for my DS who will be in P1 in 2023? Also can advice how to speed up the process to get EM status?
        Hi there, I would like to share that you might not be too late. Depending on the RC or NC requirements, you may take as little as 7 months to go from Observer to being confirmed as EM by May 2021. The NC I was a part of required me to attend 3 of their bi-monthly meetings as an Observer (ie. total of 6 months), after which I was confirmed as an EM.

        So I would say, the first step would be to just go to / call the relevant CC or PA and speak to the staff. Most of the staff are super nice, and they kind of know what the deal is with parents volunteering to be GRL. If you ask them straight up and share your timeline and concerns, they will either tell you it's too late, or will do their best to make it work in time for you. So speak with them first. All the best!

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        • DavischewD Offline
          Davischew
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          NardNegoy\" post_id=\"1991832\" time=\"1597810605\" user_id=\"139787:

          Calval\" post_id=\"1991289\" time=\"1597647169\" user_id=\"166271:

          Hi, I'd like to understand if I am too late to apply for EM/GRL now for my DS who will be in P1 in 2023? Also can advice how to speed up the process to get EM status?

          Hi there, I would like to share that you might not be too late. Depending on the RC or NC requirements, you may take as little as 7 months to go from Observer to being confirmed as EM by May 2021. The NC I was a part of required me to attend 3 of their bi-monthly meetings as an Observer (ie. total of 6 months), after which I was confirmed as an EM.

          So I would say, the first step would be to just go to / call the relevant CC or PA and speak to the staff. Most of the staff are super nice, and they kind of know what the deal is with parents volunteering to be GRL. If you ask them straight up and share your timeline and concerns, they will either tell you it's too late, or will do their best to make it work in time for you. So speak with them first. All the best!

          Calval need to register in 2022 Jul.

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            Davischew\" post_id=\"1991833\" time=\"1597810856\" user_id=\"132882:

            NardNegoy\" post_id=\"1991832\" time=\"1597810605\" user_id=\"139787:

            [quote=Calval post_id=1991289 time=1597647169 user_id=166271]Hi, I'd like to understand if I am too late to apply for EM/GRL now for my DS who will be in P1 in 2023? Also can advice how to speed up the process to get EM status?

            Hi there, I would like to share that you might not be too late. Depending on the RC or NC requirements, you may take as little as 7 months to go from Observer to being confirmed as EM by May 2021. The NC I was a part of required me to attend 3 of their bi-monthly meetings as an Observer (ie. total of 6 months), after which I was confirmed as an EM.

            So I would say, the first step would be to just go to / call the relevant CC or PA and speak to the staff. Most of the staff are super nice, and they kind of know what the deal is with parents volunteering to be GRL. If you ask them straight up and share your timeline and concerns, they will either tell you it's too late, or will do their best to make it work in time for you. So speak with them first. All the best!

            Calval need to register in 2022 Jul.[/quote]Oops, thanks for that - thought his child was registering for P1 in 2023, just re-read and he's entering P1 in 2023. Yeah, it's too late, unfortunately.

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              NardNegoy\" post_id=\"1991845\" time=\"1597812293\" user_id=\"139787:

              Davischew\" post_id=\"1991833\" time=\"1597810856\" user_id=\"132882:

              [quote=NardNegoy post_id=1991832 time=1597810605 user_id=139787]

              Hi there, I would like to share that you might not be too late. Depending on the RC or NC requirements, you may take as little as 7 months to go from Observer to being confirmed as EM by May 2021. The NC I was a part of required me to attend 3 of their bi-monthly meetings as an Observer (ie. total of 6 months), after which I was confirmed as an EM.

              So I would say, the first step would be to just go to / call the relevant CC or PA and speak to the staff. Most of the staff are super nice, and they kind of know what the deal is with parents volunteering to be GRL. If you ask them straight up and share your timeline and concerns, they will either tell you it's too late, or will do their best to make it work in time for you. So speak with them first. All the best!

              Calval need to register in 2022 Jul.

              Oops, thanks for that - thought his child was registering for P1 in 2023, just re-read and he's entering P1 in 2023. Yeah, it's too late, unfortunately.[/quote]You can cut short the observer period and in some cases, be made an EM immediately but you can’t do much about the 2 years requirement set by PA.

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              • troychua79T Offline
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                I second what skii said, some RC are very strict, they remove you once you shift house, so even if you serve 2 years in your previous estate, you might find that you are not eligible for 2B endorsement.

                skii\" post_id=\"1988898\" time=\"1596350070\" user_id=\"82603:
                The part about competing the 2 years as EM is Easy.

                The tricky part is once shift house - will the chairman demote or sack your friend. Given that he/she doesn’t stay at the grc anymore, It doesn’t cost the chairman to act.

                So plan properly.
                Talk to chair if possible to “coax” him to not sack.


                NardNegoy\" post_id=\"1988832\" time=\"1596300824\" user_id=\"139787:

                Hello everyone, I'm asking this on behalf of a friend who is seeking advice on her GRL plans. She just applied to be a GRL at an RC. And her plan is to complete 2 years as an EM there, and after that, move to another GRC before the start of her child's P1 registration to apply for a school there.

                Has anyone does this before? Is it feasible? Or is any GRL work that is done only recognised within the GRC in question? She hasn't started any GRL work yet, btw. Should I be advising her to find ways to apply to be a GRL at her preferred GRC to begin with (ie. where her preferred school is located)?

                Thank you.

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                • troychua79T Offline
                  troychua79
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                  Grassroot Member (GRM) is not the same as Grassroot leader(GRL)


                  As far as I know, GRM is not consider EM and cannot take up office bearer positions in Exco(only GRL can), therefore not eligible for phase 2B endorsement. Please confirm with CM or CD to verify the difference.

                  Some people blur blur join as GRM for years then found out not eligible for 2B.


                  Davischew\" post_id=\"1990273\" time=\"1597071485\" user_id=\"132882:
                  snowyg\" post_id=\"1990270\" time=\"1597068835\" user_id=\"187707:

                  Hi all, need some guidance here. I am
                  Planning for my child’s 2024 P1 admission. So recently came across Grassroot leader website. Signed up at the pa.gov website, cc called me and passed my contact to RC. So I was told like what you all have been saying 6months or more observant period. Could someone please confirm if volunteer at RC is acceptable for Phase 2B enrollment? Also, how would I know if I have passed my observant period? Is there someone which I would need to inform to tell them my intention (though i have already told CC personnel who called me). Is Grassroot “member” status same as Grassroot “leader” status? Thanks.

                  Yes, RC will be considered eligible for 2B. You will be informed that you are registered as an Executive Member with a cert. It's called EM, means GRL already. For your case to register in 2023 for 2024 P1, need to be EM by May 2021 as Grassroots connect portal will open around May/Jun for application. You are slightly tight in your schedule. Need to chase them.

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                  • DavischewD Offline
                    Davischew
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                    Found this link, hope it helps.

                    http://www.braddellheights.org.sg/volunteer.asp

                    Grassroots leaders are volunteers who have contributed to community work and have being nominated to office positions. Every GRO contains a list of office positions as follows:

                    Chairman
                    Vice Chairman
                    Secretary
                    Assistant Secretary
                    Treasurer
                    Assistant Treasurer
                    Auditor
                    Assistant Auditor
                    Executive Members
                    Associate Members

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                    • troychua79T Offline
                      troychua79
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                      The below is typical GRO setup, but there is also GRM included. GRL is subjected to contribution and attendance scrutiny and eligible for office bearer positions whereby GRM can come and go as they wish. So if the CC give u GRM, check with them if this is temporary arrangement and can move up to EM or office bearer positions later. Or else you will not be eligible for 2B if you are GRM.

                      Davischew\" post_id=\"1992797\" time=\"1598530208\" user_id=\"132882:
                      Found this link, hope it helps.
                      http://www.braddellheights.org.sg/volunteer.asp

                      Grassroots leaders are volunteers who have contributed to community work and have being nominated to office positions. Every GRO contains a list of office positions as follows:

                      Chairman
                      Vice Chairman
                      Secretary
                      Assistant Secretary
                      Treasurer
                      Assistant Treasurer
                      Auditor
                      Assistant Auditor
                      Executive Members
                      Associate Members

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                      • DavischewD Offline
                        Davischew
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                        troychua79\" post_id=\"1992834\" time=\"1598580047\" user_id=\"144875:

                        The below is typical GRO setup, but there is also GRM included. GRL is subjected to contribution and attendance scrutiny and eligible for office bearer positions whereby GRM can come and go as they wish. So if the CC give u GRM, check with them if this is temporary arrangement and can move up to EM or office bearer positions later. Or else you will not be eligible for 2B if you are GRM.
                        Davischew\" post_id=\"1992797\" time=\"1598530208\" user_id=\"132882:

                        Found this link, hope it helps.
                        http://www.braddellheights.org.sg/volunteer.asp

                        Grassroots leaders are volunteers who have contributed to community work and have being nominated to office positions. Every GRO contains a list of office positions as follows:

                        Chairman
                        Vice Chairman
                        Secretary
                        Assistant Secretary
                        Treasurer
                        Assistant Treasurer
                        Auditor
                        Assistant Auditor
                        Executive Members
                        Associate Members

                        I can't find info on GRM, if you can find, please share here.
                        The link points to a flow, which starts with Volunteer -> Observer -> EM -> Office bearers
                        I believe the GRM you mentioned is the 1st stage, Volunteer.
                        So if you start going to meetings, you are already at the Observer stage, which should take 6-12 months to become EM.

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