Singapore
 Chapter

About Room to Read Chapters

Room to Read depends on our chapter leaders and chapter members to help us achieve our annual fundraising goal and to represent Room to Read. Our chapters are comprised of groups of individuals who have made a long-term volunteer commitment to promoting Room to Read within their networks and communities. The chapters organize annual fundraising events, introduce us to potential corporate, foundation and individual supporters and act as representatives for Room to Read within their area.

About the 
Singapore
 Chapter

Welcome to the Singapore Chapter of Room to Read! Revived in 2008 by Anna Hart and Ann Rowell, the Singapore chapter has become one of the top two chapters in a network of 50+ chapters around the world. The incredible honor was achieved because of our passionate, dedicated volunteers that have helped to build and grow our chapter over the last 4 years. We hope to continue to build on this strong momentum with the cooperation of both individuals and businesses in Singapore. To get involved, email singapore@roomtoread.org, and you will automatically be added to our database. This ensures you hear about upcoming chapter events and meetings. We look forward to welcoming you to our chapter!

Meet the 
Singapore
 Chapter Leaders


Shelly Dee (Chapter Leader): Singapore@roomtoread.org

Shelly has been a supporter of RtR for 3 years and took on the Chapter Leader role in 2012. She is also on the American Association of Singapore Board of Trustees and the Board of Trustees of the National Museum of Singapore. Her goal as Chapter Leader is to build awareness of Room to Read in Singapore, especially amongst Singaporeans and younger supporters.

Singapore 2013 Chapter Organization:
Gala Manager – Kirsten Sansom

Upcoming Events

Chapter Meeting - May 16 2013

Chapter leaders to share their experience and learnings from the Room to Read Leaders Conference, as well as upcoming events and volunteering oppotunities. 
Pls email singapore@roomtoread.org for more information. 
 

Piano Conversations @ The Botanic Gardens - June 1 2013

Join us for a fabulous evening at the Botanic Gardens for Piano Conversations with acclaimed pianist Julian Gargiulo for Zen and The Art of Being Silly.




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Past Events

Trivia Night 2013 - April 11 2013

The chapter’s trivia night for the year was held again at Brewerkz. With beer and pub grub, attendees enjoyed a fun evening and learned more about Room to Read. 

2013 Singapore Gala - March 14 2013 

Great wines, regional food, mystery guests, silent auction extravaganza - a fun night of learning and giving! Approximately 350 Room to Read supporters bid on live and silent auction prizes and bought schools, libraries and years and years of girls education in the themed "Destination Global Literacy" event.  
 

John Wood Book Launch - March 13 2013 

John Wood was in Singapore at the National Library to launch his new book "Creating Room to Read: A Story of Hope in the Battle for Global  Literacy" to a packed house.    
 

Chapter Meeting - January 17 2013 

Sharing session about members' recent trips to Room to Read Nepal and Vietnam, as well as upcoming events and volunteering oppotunities.
 

“Half the Sky” Launch - November 11 2012

The team hosted a screening of "Half the Sky" followed by a Q&A with Erin Ganju our Co-Founder and CEO, and UN WOMEN Singapore's President Trina Liang-Lin. Half the Sky is a powerful documentary based on the book by journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. The film highlights many of the issues facing women throughout the developing world, and Room to Read is featured addressing the educational challenges in these countries.
 

International Literacy Day, Book Swap at SAS’ Middle School Library - September 7 2012

The club members teamed up with the high school and middle school librarians to host a video viewing and book exchange in the respective libraries. Videos featured Room to Read’s impact on ending illiteracy.  Students, teachers and parents attended, and club members handed out Room to Read fact cards and free popcorn.

Get Involved with the Chapter!

Volunteer with your local chapter: We're thrilled to hear of your interest in getting involved with the chapter! Volunteering with a Room to Read chapter is not only a great way to help further Room to Read's mission, but also to meet new people! Volunteer opportunities include helping to plan events, giving small presentations about Room to Read's work, and introducing Room to Read to new supporters! If you would like to learn more, please update your profile by filling out the Volunteer Form.

 

Organize your own fundraiser or start an online campaign: Whether you’re running a race, encouraging wedding guests to donate in lieu of gifts, hosting a party at your home, or raising money just because you believe in our mission, the personalized fundraising tool will allow you share the Room to Read story with your friends and family through your own web pages and email messages. You can also track the success of your email campaigns and your progress towards your fundraising goal. Check out our Friends Asking Friends section!

 

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