A)    Physical "Thank You" Card

In line with the 2014 Total Defence (TD) campaign theme, "30 Years of Total Defence: Because You Played a Part", which aims to recognise and acknowledge Singaporeans for their efforts in nation building, "Thank You" Cards have been made available in shops, cafes and public areas all around Singapore.  

All one has to do is to pick up a card, available in a variety of vibrant designs, and pen a personal message to someone who has played a part in TD.

These notes of affirmation can also be written to organisations, such as the Singapore Police Force or the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, to thank them for contributing to Singapore's security and stability.

B)    Online "Thank You" Card

There will also be a parallel online "Thank You" movement at https://apps.facebook.com/youplayedapart. This Facebook application, launched on 28 Jan 2014, allows users to post a message on the walls of their Facebook friends, to thank them for playing a part in TD.

Senders can customise the card by selecting from a range of fun icons to describe their friend, as well as penning a personal message to them.

The first 800 people who receive a card and key in their addresses will receive a special "I tote-ally played a part" tote bag, which reinforces the message that they had played their part and are appreciated for their efforts.

C)    Where can I find the "Thank You" Cards?

The "Thank You" cards can be found at the following locations:

•    33 POSB full service banking outlets island-wide

•    All 49 Ya Kun outlets island-wide

•    B@Rochester
8 Rochester Dr, Singapore139219

•    Food for Thought
1 Cluny Road, Tanglin Gate, #B1-00, Singapore 259569
93 Queen St, Singapore 188535
93 Stamford Road #01-04/05, Singapore 178897

•    Island Creamery
10 Jalan Serene, Singapore 258748
1 Kim Seng Promenade, Great World City, Singapore 237994
11 King Albert Park #01-02 McDonald's Place, Singapore 598292
3 Lorong Liput #01-02 Holland Village Shopping Mall, Singapore 277725

•    NUS Museum
University Cultural Centre
50 Kent Ridge Crescent
National University of Singapore
Singapore 119279

•    Rock Star by Soon Lee
22 Orchard Road, Ground Level, Singapore 238885
8 Grange Road, Cathay Cineleisure, #03-08, Singapore 239695

•    Starbucks@NUS
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
21 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, 119077

•    Tuckshop@Paya Lebar
178 Paya Lebar #07-02
Singapore 409030

•    The Flying Squirrel
#01-02, 92 Amoy St, Singapore 069911

•    SAFRA Clubs island-wide
333 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 649848
293 Lorong 6, Singapore 319387
2 Telok Blangah Way, Singapore 098803
1 Tampines Street 92, Singapore 528882
60 Yishun Avenue 4, 769027