Circular No 566

Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 8 September 2012 No.566

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Dear Friends,

Again a little push for the 100th year Anniversary celebration.

HERE IS ANOTHER CIRCULAR SENT MIDWEEK TO PROMOTE THE 100^TH CELEBRATIONS.

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FROM: Gabe Yahoo

Sunday, September 9, 2012 11:31 PM

I have included the Website in the description of the group and it’s live.

I have also noted the work done by the team in getting it up and maintaining it.

I have also posted the link to the blog.

See the screen shot below.

Let’s leverage our combined efforts to grow the reach to a wider group of old boys.

I am trying to lift the momentum in the short term but really cannot continue to support it an on-going basis so hope that you guys will keep supporting the effort.

[Unfortunately, Blogger does not permit the screen grab shown here in the original to be viewed. Don]

Gabriel

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From: Nigel Boos

Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 6:02 PM

In a way, this latest development of the Mt. St. Benedict Facebook page, which has now been prepared and initiated by Gabriel Faria, might be a blessing to you, in that he would be relieving you of the responsibility you have shouldered for so long in maintaining your website on our behalf.

At least now, you can sit back and witness the effect of your inspired work, as we now move into a new phase of digital competency.

On behalf of all of us Old Boys, a sincere and grateful "Thank You", Kazim.

Thank you for all that you have done for us, and now - now, as you say, you have to try to support yourself and others who depend on you.

May God be with you.

Nigel

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On 2012-08-23, at 1:12 PM, KAZIM ABASALI wrote:

Hello my Mount Brothers.

This year, my intention was to make a documentary to share with our Brothers on our 100th year anniversary to have something significant for this grand occasion and milestone.

Stay blessed, I love you my brothers.........

Kazim

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FROM: Nigel Boos

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 3:34 PM

Guys,

I'm sorry to do this, but this is the last message I shall be sending out to everyone regarding a meeting to discuss what you fellas would like to do to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of MSB in Trinidad.

No one has appointed me as any kind of monitor or organizer for this event, and I am merely trying to arrange something in keeping with the significance of this date.

I have asked for responses to my email and so far I've received only two - one person says he'll come, and the other says the venue should be elsewhere.

If this is the level of interest which, as a group, we intend to show, then believe me - I'm finished with any more organizing.

I don't intend to waste any more of my precious time on issues which aren't deemed to be important.

So, either I hear from you fellas or I'm done with trying to get something going for October.

Someone else can try instead.

No big deal. Just keep me informed and if I can make it, I'll do so.

Have a great day.

Nigel

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From: Nigel Boos <nigelboos@eagles-wings.ca>

Date: 26 August, 2012 11:58:33 PM EDT

Thanks, Gabe.

It's good to know that a few of you guys did get together to plan an event for October, in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of MSB. I'm sorry that only 5 OB's got together though, but I'm still glad to know that Canada was represented, in the person of Salah Wilson. Good for you, Salah. However, in spite of the poor attendance, you still managed to get the skeleton of a lovely program together. Well done. I hope many more OB's get the msg and turn out in October.

On our side, in Ontario, no-one has yet offered to organize our little event. But I'll try again, and this time, I'm going to also try to change the date and time of our Holy Mass to match the same time of your Mass in Trinidad, on October 6th, rather than the 7th.

May God bless your efforts.

Nigel

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On 2012-08-26, at 2:36 PM,

Faria Gabriel wrote:

I have BCCed an email list of 92 email addresses with this I will also post on the group page.

Key points covered at our Old Boys Meeting held at Trinidad Union Club on the 24th August 2012.

Old Boys in attendance

Joseph Berment Mc-Dowald

James Samaroo

Salah Wilson

Rudi Krasand Singh

Gabriel Faria

No attendees by Skype

Based on the limited participation and contribution from the community it was suggested we limit the activities due to the limited time and uncertainty as to exactly how many visitors will be coming and the level of participating, going forward.

We would need to get confirmation from both the foreign and local Old Boys to determine who will be attending to firm up our arrangements for the various activities planned.

The following were agreed as possible activities:

Friday evening

Lime at Trinidad Union club on Friday 5pm - 9pm

This event will not require any cash contribution to join in.

There will be a cash bar and snacks available for purchase.

Persons will need to confirm their attendance 1 week prior

Saturday Morning

Mass at Mount 10am

We understand there will be a public reception with tea plates and refreshments after

Saturday 1 pm, estimated

It was agreed that we would have a simple function specifically to recognize Father Cuthbert and we would purchase a gift for him.

Jimmy will arrange to have access to a location at Mount to host the function.

We would also purchase small tokens for the other monks approx value US$ 50.00 each

We are asking each old boy to contribute US$50.00 for the purchase of the gift.

We have not confirmed what we are going to buy for him but Jimmy will chat with him about it.

The possibly joining the monks for vespers on Saturday at approx 3 pm was also suggested.

We will see if any old boys will consider having a lime at their home on Saturday night.

Another option discussed was the possibly of having a lime on the Chaguaramas board walk.

Everyone will walk with their own cooler and food and other items to barbecue/share.

We will consider renting a tent for the event that the weather turns inclement.

Wood for a bonfire and a barbecue pit could all be arranged, if there is sufficient interest.

Sunday

The options discussed were:

A beach lime to Las Cuevas using a house owned by Roger Juman - - Jimmy to check.

OR a beach lime at Maracas or any other beach which is logistically practical

It was also recommended that we look at the option of working with Curepe Roundabout a firm run by Joanne Williams who is working on a magazine for the Centenary celebration to increase the advertising revenue some of which could be contributed to the Mount and/or used to offset expenses for the weekend. Rudi will be the lead on this and Gabriel will also support the magazine by printing and distributing it a reduced price.

Salah Wilson who lives in Montreal and plays the pan has expressed interest in returning for the functions and will be willing to provide a musical interlude if other old boys will participate, especially those who play an instrument - - Jam On The Beach.

We can generate an electronic flyer:

Rudi will look at providing the components and Gabriel will get his graphic artist to produce.

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FROM: Phillip Clegg

Friday, April 20, 2012 9:11 PM

Hi Laszlo,

I'l begin by thanking as always for your ever constant efforts with the website - I am certain that you realise that everyone will be at least as appreciative as I am of your generosity in regularly making the effort with regard to the newsletter etc.

As you asked, I will respond. With regards to the circulars and the newsletters, I only receive them very occasionally and had no idea that they were distributed on such a regular basis, so if you can adjust this that will be just wonderful. I have checked my SPAM folder to see if perhaps they have inadvertently been going there, but that is not the case - I'm afraid it must be the Gremlins this time.

Best regards,

Phillip Clegg

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