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In celebration of NATAS' 30th Anniversary in 2009, an Assistance Fund was set up for the employees of its travel agent members affected by the recent economic downturn...

On 21 November 2008, the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) announced that in conjunction with its 30th anniversary celebrations in 2009, it will be establishing a new fund for the employees of its members.

 

The association will also be offering a one-time 30% rebate off its 2009 annual membership fees. Of this rebate, members may choose to accept the rebate or to donate its equivalent to the new fund. Called the NATAS Assistance Fund, it is basically set up with the donated rebate by its members.

 

As the growth of the world economy remains uncertain in the months ahead, NATAS is taking the lead in the initiative to provide assistance for the employees of its members in times of job uncertainties and salary cuts.

 

Says Mr. Robert Khoo, CEO of NATAS, “As an association, we strive to place our members in first place. In these uncertain times, we believe that we should be extending assistance to our members, especially to their staff.”

 

To kick-start this initiative, NATAS will be contributing a sum of S$30,000 into the NATAS Assistance Fund.

 

Eligibility for application to the NAF:

  • The claimant must be an employee of a NATAS travel agency member
  • The total household income must not exceed S$2000 a month
  • Each claimant is only entitled to one claim
  • The maximum claim amount is capped at $300

Some of items covered by the NATAS Assistance Fund include school textbooks, school fees, school uniforms, conservancy charges and utility bills

 

 How to claim:

 

  1. Forms are available from NATAS’ website or you may click on this link: http://www.natas.travel/PDF/NATASAssistanceFundClaimForm.pdf
  2. Attach proof of items covered such as bills, invoices and receipts
  3. Have your application confirmed by your employer
  4. Send the completed form by mail to:

The National Association of Travel Agents Singapore

120 Lower Delta Road

#03-16 Cendex Centre

Singapore 169208