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OUR OPINION
Dear Gregory
I had to publish your letter – a
harsh warning to smokers.
While I agree with you in principle
that smoking is a health hazard and while we are yet to learn all if
its harmful effects, I do not share your intolerant approach.
Smokers require sympathy and
persuasion.
It is evident from your letter that you
have never been a smoker.
As my coordinator will have you know,
once hooked on tobacco, it is extremely difficult, almost impossible
without the ´Lord´s help, to kick the habit.
To all my readers:
If you are not in the habit, don´t
take it up!
If your are: try hard and pray to lay
off the cigarettes!.
The Editor
ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW IN EVERY ISSUE!
Newsletter
for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and
Tobago, W.I.
Caracas,
23 June 2012 No.555
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Dear
Friends,
Tuesdays
short resume of my trip to TT.
This
was my last day in Trinidad so finally too some time to myself, until
dinner time.
The
event was in my host´s home, the BBQ, finally something free !!!!!
jajajaja
I
did my best to invite at least a dozen friends outside those that
were invited by the Association,
There
was food for all, as everybody brought something to help out.
We
even had a bite of the fish caught on Sunday, delicious.
Thankfully
that this finally was not an all male reunion, there were women.
Gracious
wives of our classmates.
There
were sufficient food and drinks to satisfy the hardiest.
The
event was a grandiose way to finish the visit,
I
thank all of you and I am sure Don is in agreement, for the special
time that you provided us, hope that we made it worthwhile your
participation in the events.
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RE:
Agencia Global Educativa // Andres Freytez .
3/07/12
glen
mckoy
Hola
Mi Hermano Andres, ( Oh Wise & Great Knight.)
Thank
you for this email.
You
are blessed my friend, six daughters, you are spoiled ha! ha! I am so
glad to read about the Agencia Global Educativa.
I
must inform you that, we the brothers above, are presently working
and addressing the two questions you asked.
1)
Will the Fr. Abbot abide to this request?
2)
What will happen to the social services actually rendered by them ???
The
1st. question is our number one priority; the 2nd will also be
addressed with the Fr. Abbot, should permission be granted.
We
have been studying and working on this concept for a few days now, to
develop a proposal that will be beneficial to both parties.
When
this is completed, we will advise the alumni of our intent.
Geographical
proximity:
We
know that English language would make Venezuelan parents eager for
the services that could so be provided.
Of
course Andres with your expert knowledge of the immediate demand.
We
will require your support in establishing this relationship, should
our request be granted, for the greater part of our international
student body, is right next door.
I
am sending this email to our brothers above, letting them know of
this potential market, that you can bring us.
In
the event of a positive outcome.
At
this point I would like to say so much, but we can't put the cart in
front of the horse right ha! ha!.
I
remain yours faithfully, Glen McKoy
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From:
andresfreytez@hotmail.com
Subject:
IF THE ABBEY SCHOOL EXISTED TODAY.....
Date:
Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:54:18 -0430
Pax
in Virtute. O.S.B.
Dear
brothers,
As
you may know I run , with the help of one of my six daughters ,
Agencia Global Educativa ( www.globalfast.net ) .
Although
we actually represent some universities and colleges our basic
endeavour is sending students abroad to study foreign languages.
We
send students mainly to : Canada , USA , UK , Ireland and continental
Europe. We normally use Language Academies in these destinies.
The
possibility to offer English as a foreign language studies in the
Abbey´s facilities looks promising to us back here in Venezuela.
This
could be a separate department within the institute´s array of
careers offered.
It
could serve to just teach the language and/or to prepare alumni (from
the English language point of view) to enter into the different
careers taught in the institute.
Geographical
proximity and excel quality teaching of the English language would
make Venezuelan parents eager for the services that could so be
provided.
Notwithstanding
afore indications two questions arise and keep haunting me :
Will
the monks abide to this request??
What
will happen to the social services actually rendered by them ???
From
Old Boy and Knight..
Andres
( Freddy) Freytes
MSB
1959-60-61
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From:
Glen Mckoy
Sent:
Monday, March 05, 2012 1:05 AM
Dear
Nigel,
Thank
you for your positive input of what Shaun presented as a realistic
idea - this Abbey Institute of Technology, according to the demand
for higher leaning.
All
courses internationally accredited, maybe thru an exchange with other
international institutions for their class rooms in the sun, this
will put us on the map, even if it’s only summer classes, the
institute is always open.
Language
classes in English, will draw students from unstable countries in the
region, whose parents are looking for a refuge not far away, this
will always draw the highest tuition in U.S.$, so many options, such
as the petroleum industries and related trades.
Should
this idea get any kind of approval, I would think the entire project
could be done by Knights, who have the required qualifications and
background for this mission; consultation, legal and financial
matters etc. If not, then we look outside for the best.
We
are The Knights of White Stones, and therein lies our greatest power
- what will be, will be. We are "reunited and it feels so good".
As it was written in the book, The King of Hearts, on continues
Chapter Twelve, the Quest has begun.
It
is time for the Knights of White Stones, to arise from the ashes,
like a many feathered Phoenix, on our flight back to the heights from
whence we came...Long Live the Realm, Long Live the Club, Long Live
the Mount,
Yours
faithfully, Glen G. McKoy.
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3/07/12
Shaun
Gianetti from sgianetti@mac.com
Dear
Nigel,
Thank
you for your invaluable input.
While
I had no idea that my thoughts would be fast tracked at such
velocity, I thank George for being the catalyst for discussion.
I
agree that other members/alumni should be included in this endeavour;
there may be resources available within the group that we are unaware
of.
However,
before we launch into informing everyone (who has a right to know), I
would caution that first we should get by the first potential hurdle.
The Abbot.
Once
this is established, then everyone should become involved. Members
are: Potential investors, business contacts, lawyers, Engineers,
Architects... our resources to create a "Super Dream Team"
committee to bring an idea into a reality.
Nigel,
I know you are the keeper of the MSB Alumni database. In due time, it
will be called upon to go public. But not yet, I think.
I
had a brief discussion with a design/consultancy firm director.
He
said the first thing to be done would be to have and architect and
civil engineer go through each building and see what needs to be
brought up to code.
MSB
is a very old building. He said, sometimes it is cheaper to build
than refurbish.
So
depending on what comes out of that preliminary evaluation, could
either determine that we can move forward with present
infrastructure, or face a considerably higher budget than we
anticipated.
The
next step would be a tendering process for refurbishment or
retrofitting.
Many
things to consider.
Hopefully,
we would not have bitten off more than we can chew.
Kind
regards,
Shaun
Gianetti
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On
Mar 7, 2012, at 9:40 AM, Nigel Boos wrote:
Dear
Laz,
There.
You have been nominated and seconded by this very informal committee.
I
doubt that anyone at all would object to your representing us in an
approach to Fr. Abbot. Rather, I'm sure that everyone will applaud
the idea.
I'm
available to help in preparing a draft letter of proposal, for review
and amendment by others. Please let me know if I can be of any help.
Congratulations
on all that you've done and still are doing for the Abbey School and
for its future. May God guide us in this venture?
Gentlemen,
may I also suggest that it is entirely appropriate to advise the
entire Old Boys Association (or whatever name it goes by) of the
on-going current discussion
re.
The idea of rejuvenating and restoring the old school.
Many,
I feel, would be disgusted to think that they were being left out of
the discussion.
Many
indeed may be interested in contributing to the overall scheme.
We
have an ideal opportunity to bring something wonderful back to life,
and we shall need the support of many people to make it happen.
Unless
someone objects, I believe we owe it to our friends to keep them
apprised of this development and to solicit their interest.
In
such a case, I would like to include everyone for whom we have an
email address on this latest, most interesting subject.
George
- thanks for expressing the idea that came to you.
Many
have thought it, but you expressed it, and this was a true
inspiration from God.
Please
pray for the success of this venture.
With
respect.
Nigel
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On
2012-03-07, at 5:22 AM, Glen Mckoy wrote:
Dear
Nigel,
I
will 2nd. this idea of Ladislao representing the group, should we
have to fly him in, it is our tab, for he is our greatest asset when
it comes to MSB, and has proven his total dedication over and over,
as we are the 1st. circle to seriously approach this venture, we will
also be the ones to make it succeed.
I
am prepared to do whatever is required, with my own money and my own
time if need be.
This
is a once in a lifetime opportunity, before the government or someone
else takes over this sanctuary.
Wishing
all a good day, I remain yours sincerely,
Glen
McKoy.
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From:
nigelboos@yahoo.ca
Date:
Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:53:42 -0700
Gentlemen,
Might
I nominate Ladislao as the person who should be asked to represent
this marvellous idea to Fr. Abbot, on behalf of us all.
Assuming
that Fr. Abbot shows any kind of interest, we can then go a step
further and begin development of a business plan to rejuvenate MSB as
a going entity.
Nigel
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On
2012-03-06, at 5:06 PM, Glen Mckoy wrote:
Hello
George,
Of
course this is the question to most answers, show me the money.
Only
if it is attractive enough to a few investors for the start-up, this
first offer will be to selected members only, then others to make
sure we can meet the projected budget.
A
study will be done, covered by us, and whoever else is needed, a good
law firm and banker.
I
am prepared to pay my share in a study, I cannot invest millions,
however may be able to secure up 5 million TT in shares or more.
As
Shaun said, speculations so I cannot make any serious calls, with a
bird in the sky.
None
of us are stupid, that’s for sure ha! ha!
However
this is not just, expensive condos or a new strip mall, this is
something bigger than that.
It’s
trying to build the best, to educate the young, for the future of
many countries in the region.
Anyhow,
Happy Fishing, love you guys
Glen.
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Sunday,
May 6, 2012 4:48 PM
Hi
Ladislao, Don and Nigel,
Website
Feature Section
This
Project is on behalf of you -
"Ladislao
Kertesz, Don Mitchell, Nigel Boos, and others like Jon Golding, Glen
McCoy, and The Alumni Association Executive members, and in honor of
your life's work, the continual work you all do to keep our
fraternity together."
Our
First Feature was on Dave De Castro aka "The Bandit"
Now
in keeping with our MSB 100th year Commemoration, we are focusing on
our Legacy.
So
it is fitting we accentuate family and the coming generation.
Here
is our 2nd Feature on Hudson & Lynda McKoy and their son Gino.
Can
you kindly share with the Boys and their family on the
Newsletter/Blog.
Continue
to take care, blessings to you and family.......Kazim
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Photos:
Mount
Inside 46 page 5, the editor
12LK6254LKEEBO,
Ladislao Kertesz and Enrique Bonaparte
12LK6253IJUGRP,
Roger Juman, Ladislao Kertesz and Joseph Berment
12LK6271DMI,
Don Mitchell
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