Participation/Global Gatherings 2015/Singapur/Logistics Information

Goals

The Leadership Summit is the 3rd gathering part of the Participation Leaders initiative. Overall, this initiative is aimed at developing 150 participation leaders who:

...have increased their knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to grow the impact of participation across Mozilla in 2016

...are aligned with and have contributed to Mozilla’s vision and strategy, and who will champion this with Mozillians and others

...have created and committed to specific plans for growing the impact of participation and contributing to Mozilla in 2016, aligned with the organization’s goals and priorities

Goals for the Leadership Summit:

1) Participation Leaders will feel prepared (skills, mindsets, network) and understand their role as leaders/mobilizers who can unleash a wave of growth in our communities, in impact and in numbers.

2) Participation Leaders will leave with action plans and commitments, specific to growing/evolving their communities and having impact on Firefox OS and a global campus campaign.

3) Everyone will leave feeling that “we’re doing this together.” Everyone attending (volunteer and staff Mozillians) will feel like a community that is aligned with Mozilla’s overall direction, and who now trust one another and have each other’s back.

Two additional goals for subsets of attendees:

1) Align all Reps around changes in the program, what’s expected of them, and what they can expect from Council and staff in 2016

2) Give the opportunity for volunteers in specific functional areas to build relationships with staff in those areas

Logistics information Leadership Summit

Disembarkation / Embarkation Card

Foreign visitors arriving in Singapore are required to have a completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card (or D/E card) for immigration clearance. (Click here to see a preview of the D/E Card) The D/E card is available at all Singapore checkpoints. Travellers arriving by air can obtain the card from the airlines or on board their flights to Singapore. Travellers arriving by land and sea can obtain it from their travel agents, bus companies and ferry operators.

Upon the grant of immigration clearance, the Disembarkation portion will be retained by the officer. The Embarkation portion will be returned to the visitor. An endorsement indicating the period that the visitor is allowed to enter and stay in Singapore is stamped on both portions of the D/E Card as well as on the passport.

When the visitor leaves Singapore, the Embarkation portion will be retrieved from the visitor.

Don't lose the Embarkation portion given to you after you leave immigration upon arrival, you will need it to board your return flight. More information

Power plugs

Voltage The standard voltage in Singapore is 220V/240V, 50 Hz. If you have equipment that runs on a higher voltage, you should not connect it to Singaporean power unless you have the correct transformer (voltage adaptor).

Power Plugs Singapore uses the British BS1363 three-pronged square pin type socket. Plugs from the US, Western and Eastern Europe, and Asia will not fit into a Singapore power plug.

If you need a plug adaptor or transformer, we advise buying one before your arrival. Some hotels will be able to lend you an adaptor, but not all.

SIM Card/ Data Plan

Singtel provides a plan for 15 SGD with

100GB Data

500 minutes - Local Calls

30 minutes - International Calls

100 Local SMS

The Plan lasts for 5 days, so it is perfect for the event - Singtel SIM Card

Currency

Singapore's currency is the Singaporean Dollar. you could check the value at oanda.com. At Dec. 17th, 1 US dollar is equivalent to 1,40788 SGD

Customs

Singapore has strong regulations and taxes for alcohol and tobacco. We recommend that you don't bring alcohol to Singapore. Also, the quantity for tobacco is small:

«Tobacco is heavily taxed, and you are not allowed to bring more than one opened pack (not carton, but a single pack!) of cigarettes into the country. This is particularly strictly enforced on the land borders with Malaysia.»

If you need to take medicines which may only be obtained through prescription under the Singapore laws, especially sleeping pills, depressants, stimulants, etc, please carry with you a prescription from a physician confirming that these medicines are required for your physical well-being. There are severe penalties for the illegal possession of such medicines.

Please note that the following are considered Prohibited Goods to carry on while entering Singapore:

• Chewing gum
• Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products e.g. electronic cigarettes
• Cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape

Health Care

Tap water is safe for drinking, and sanitation standards are very high. As a tropical country, Singapore is hot and humid so drink a lot of water. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Singapore was way back in 1934, when it hit a low of 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Malaria is not an issue, but dengue fever is endemic to the region. Singapore maintains strict mosquito control (leaving standing water around will get you fined), but the government's reach does not extend into the island's nature reserves, so if you're planning on hiking bring along mosquito repellent.

Transportation

Getting from the Airport to the Hotel

Arrivals to Singapur

People arriving early

Getting from the Hotel back to the Airport

If you stay longer, we won’t cover hotel costs, nor transportation expenses.

Hotel

All participants will be at ParkRoyal Kitchener Road Hotel.

Address:

181 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208533

Venue

The event will be held on Scape, a non-profit organisation with its mission and vision rooted in support of youth, talent and leadership development.

Expenses

What is covered by Mozilla

Transportation:

• We will be covering the whole trip. A company was hired to transfer you from the Airport to the hotel, and viceversa, no matter which date are you arriving. More details on this to come
• To get to the venue, we will be having buses from the hotel. This service will be included in both ways, so you don't have to worry about transportation inside Singapore.
• Be aware that since we will be covering all the necessary trips during this event, we won't be reimbursing tickets for Public Transport in Singapore. That will be on your own.

Foods:

• All foods during the event will be covered by Mozilla.
  • Friday dinner at the hotel
  • Saturday and Sunday dinner
  • Food during the meeting (lunch and 2 coffee breaks)
  • Breakfast at the hotel during your stay
• We will be covering only Friday lunch and Monday lunch for those who arrives earlier on Friday, and those who departs late on Monday. The cost per person will be 15 USD. Please save your receipts to request reimbursement.
• Food at Airports:
  • We are aware that many of you will be travelling several hours.
  • We will be covering food at layovers only (cost 15 USD per person, per layover). Only layovers of more than 3 hours will be accepted to request reimbursement.
  • We won't cover food at departure and/or arrival airports.

Miscellaneous

Local Laws

Singapore is known for its impeccable cleanliness and low crime rate. But as with most good things, the high regard the country gets for its cleanliness and safety comes with a price, please be aware of some laws that the country imposes, there are acts considered harmless in your home country that are illegal in Singapore. Read more on

Singapore: Laws To Know Before You Go

How to stay out of trouble in Singapore