Originally posted by Atobe:
Straits Times, Tuesday, 22 August 2006 - front page report :
[b]Charity goup Youth Challenge under
probe
It was reported that the Commissioner of Charities has started
investigation into a complaint from the National Council of Social
Service on "alleged breaches in the administration of Youth
Challenge as a charity".
It was also reported that the charity raised $400,000 in 2005, and
has reserves of about $100,000.
Meanwhile, the Director pays himself $13,000 monthly salary, with
one supporting staff paid $1,500 a month, and two interns paid $350
monthly.
The report also mentioned that a Dr Lee Wei Ling - Head of
Neuroscience Institute - had written to the charity two weeks ago,
to advise them of her decision to step down as as a Board Member,
and to remove all mention of her name associated with the
Charity.
Another "Peanut Personality" in the making, sitting pretty on the
Board without making any effort in supervisory oversight until hell
is about to break loose, and then ensuring that dirt is not
splattered onto oneself.
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I've always wondered to myself: how do all these 'high-flyers'
in upper echelon positions find the time to preside over charity
organisations as their patrons?
It begs the question whether these people are merely figureheads to
boost the said charity's image or simply see this as an opportunity
to enhance their own personal image. After all, to be acknowledged
to be doing commuinty or charity work always brings plus points to
one's career.
