ON THE MARK

Quarterly Newsletter of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Consumer Co-operative Society Limited
(Registration Number: S71CS01464D || https://www.facebook.com/coop.np)

January 2013 * Issue 1 of 2013

This issue Editors Desk P.1 Co-op History P.1 Whats Past? P.2 Promotions/Events P.4

EDITORS DESK It is the start of 2013 and January 2013 sees Ngee Ann welcoming potential students through our Open House 2013 on 5, 7 and 8 Jan 2013 to showcase our Schools and Divisions Diploma programmes for O-Level graduates. The Joint Admissions Exercise will commence soon after on 10 Jan 2013 which will see the campus abuzz with activities and programmes. The Co-op continues to strive to meet the needs of the campus by providing consumer items that are relevant. Student events such as NPs Got Talent 2012 and EduVance were exclusively sponsored by NP Co-op benefitting the campus community. We continue to introduce innovative ideas to the campus. Our retail incubation boxes or CuBiz have helped scores of students establish their retail presence on campus, bringing their blogshops from virtual space to physical space at the front of @5 outlet. Our LED TV display adds a dynamic element to our storefront, giving a fresh new look and communciation channel to students walking along NP Orchard. The Co-op wishes all student and staff members great start to 2013!
Co-ops History The NP Co-op has been set up since 1971. Some of our younger staff and our students were not even born when the Co-op was set up. Digging through the Co-op's annual report 2000-2001 revealed the interesting timeline of key milestones from 1971 -2001: Since then, the Co-op has undergone developments and grown along with Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Knowing a little bit about our history allows us to reflect upon what has gone in the past and allows us to consider what to plan for the future. We will not know what the future will hold but we know that with the support of staff members, student members as well as the Co-op staff, it will be an interesting time going forward. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. Marcel Proust

CO-OPS HISTORY Time Line

1971 -- Incorporation of Ngee Ann Technical College Co-operative Bookstore Society Limited 1982 -- Renamed as Ngee Ann Polytechnic Consumer Co-operative Society Limited 1988 -- Official opening of Blk 5 outlet 1991 -- Setting up of the Bookshop, Deli (Splash and Decker), PC Centre and Shop 73 1994 -- First issuance of Co-op's newsletter "On The Mark" 1996 -- Launch of NP Co-op's Web page 2011 -- First Issue of Co-op's digitized newsletter "On the Mark" Launch of NP Co-op Facebook and Twitter (@NgeeAnnCoop) pages 2012 Participation in Singapore National Co-operative Federations Coopaliciouz Family Day @ Marina Barrage and meeting President Tony Tan 41st Annual General Meeting Bizbox naming contest International Year of Co-operatives 2012 Conference@ Suntec Rock Auditorium Launch of CuBiz retail incubation project @5 Change of Staff uniform

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CET GRADUATION 2012 In conjunction with the CET Graduation 2012, NP Co-op provided rental services of the graduation gowns from 1 to 3 November at Block 7 Level 1. Many CET graduates were able to experience going through the graduation ceremony just like the full-time Diploma graduates in the official NP gowns. Co-op staffs set-up operations to support the gown rental and return over 3 days. Visual guides were in place to assist the graduates in choosing a suitable gown for themselves. Staffs were able to assist CET graduates with sizing and how to wear the gown for their graduation ceremonies.
Staffs at CET Graduation 2012
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New Look, New Beginnings

As of October 2012, NP Co-op has officially launched its new staff uniform. From the previous orange uniform, NP Co-op has changed our uniform to the current red colored ones (Top). Do not be surprised if you were to see staff in red collar T-shirts at our retail shops @5 and @83. Red is an auspicious color and with this, NP Co-op would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, 2013. NP Co-op will continue to strive to serve our stakeholders better in 2013 and upcoming years.

Afoot and lighthearted I take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me. Walt Whitman

NP Co-op wishes all graduates a happy graduation ceremony and success in their future endeavors.

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UPDATES ON CUBIZ
Since the launch of our incubation business at outlet@5, we have seen many students with an enterprising heart come forth to rent a box for their items. All boxes are rented out as of 1 week of October semester. NP Co-op would like to thank the students for their support and will continue to cater to students needs. Our Smart TV has also been widely recognized as an effective advertising tool. Large crowds during lunch time often stop by to take a look at what our retail incubation-CuBiz, has to offer.
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NPs Got Talent 2012

NPs Got Talent is an event held for NP students to showcase their talents. The event was held on 15 November 2012 at Ngee Ann Convention Centre. An International Food Fiesta was also served prior to the event. NP Co-op was the main sponsor for the event which saw contestants went through series of audition before a final 15 soloists/groups were picked to perform on stage. 15 outstanding acts from various schools competed to be the best performer. 70% of the score was by the panel of 3 judges while the audiences votes made-up the remaining 30%. The judging criteria were Poise, Physical Appearance, Stage Presence, Overall Impression and Talent. All 15 acts performed to their very best and everyone enjoyed themselves. The event concluded with a performance by the 2011 winner of NPs Got Talent.

Some items on display at our retail incubation CuBiz at outlet@ 5

Our Smart TV has worked its wonders in helping the students to put up their advertisement for their items. A

Congratulations to Chester and Shabab from School of EE, overall champions of NPs Got Talent.

One of the contestants singing his heart out

collaboration with a student set-up, TriNiche, has ensured that the Smart TV operates on higher standard to deliver quality. With the recent semester starting, we can expect higher demand for our retail incubation boxes. For interested applicants, online FAQ is available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/coop.np ). Alternatively, you can visit our retail

outlet@5 for more details on CuBiz rentals.

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. -Anatole France

Congratulations to all participants! You are all winners for participating in NPs Got Talent 2012!

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UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS
1)

IYC Closing ceremony

The IYC Closing Ceremony will be held in conjunction with the SNCF Honor Awards Presentation at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands on 19 January 2013
NP Consumer Co-op is a Co-operative set up by NP students back in 1971 for bulk buying of books and stationeries. It has since grown in close partnership with NP to provide consumer services to students on a co-operative basis. Profits are invested in the campus community through bursaries, scholarships and sponsorship of student-based events and programmes.

2)

Membership drive
There will be a membership drive on in February 2013. More information will be released prior to date. Keep a lookout on our Facebook page as details will be posted there.

3)

Special Discount Day

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New Intern in the house!!!

Hello fellow NP friends, my name is Huai Shen, a year three student from School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HMS). I am currently pursuing the Diploma in Business & Social Enterprise (BZSE). As part of internship programme, my main task will be helping NP Co-op in their business documentation process and extending outreach and engagement with NP Co-ops stakeholders. Through the times at NP Co-op, I have gain knowledge on how to run a retail business well. I have also learnt important values and skills required in the work field today. Overall, it is a great experience for me. With this, I hope that you would join our Co-op family in our upcoming membership drive. More details will be on our Facebook page,
Ngee Ann Polytechnic 535 Clementi Road Singapore 599489 Office Tel: 6462 0306 Retail Tel: 6463 5435

Huai Shen, BZSE Year 3 Student Intern with NP Cooperative

http://www.facebook.com/coop.np Thank you for your support and see you around in campus!