RE: Expanded accommodation possibilities
2009-Feb-26-2226Hrs
Dear Errol,
Many thanks for today's e-mail. Was this second e-mail too late you?
Fraternal Regards.
Alphonsus
----- Original Message -----
Dear Errol,
We are pleased to submit the attached expanded Accommodations Information list as and would appreciate your kindness in circulating it through your smart network with the maximum expedition your obviously busy schedule would permit.
Many thanks and God Bless.
Sincerely,
Alphonsus Antoine
For Reunion Planning Committee.

MAUSICA TEACHER’S COLLEGE ALUMNI
SPICE ISLE (GRENADA) REUNION 2009
REVISED ACCOMMODATION
Short walk to beach
• Towne & Country (Pandy Beach. 5 minutes drive to Grand Anse Beach) …… 444 4516. (Suitable group of close friends). Can call a taxi use a mini-bus but may be more comfortable with
• South Winds (Grand Anse Beach) 444 4344.
• Wave Crest Holiday Apts (Grand Anse Beach) 444-4116
• Grand View Inn (Grand Anse & Blanco’s Beach) 444-4984
• Lexus Inn……………………………………. 444 4780
Very Short Walk to Grand Anse Beach
Roydon’s …………………………………444 4476.
(Best value-for-money of near-to-Grand Anse properties. Gold Standard small property)
Flamboyant Hotel Villas …….. 444-4247 (Modicum of “upscalism”)
Blue Horizon ……………. 473-444-4316. (Somewhat upscale)
On the Beach (Grand Anse Beach). Very good and Regular well-managed properties.
Gems Holiday……………………………… 444 4224
Grenada Grand Beach Resort..………………444 4371
Grand Anse Beach Palace ………………… 439-1412
Allamanda Beach Resort…………………….444 0095
Somewhat more upscale Properties -On Grand Anse Beach.
• Coyaba Beach Resort ………………………444 4129
• Spice Island Inn ………………………. 444-4258
Somewhat more upscale Properties -On Other Near-By Beaches.
• Calabash Hotel & Villas (L’Anse aux Epines Beach) 444-4334
• Rex Resort (Pt. Salines Beach. Near Airport) 444-3333.
• Coral Cove Cottages (Small L’Anse aux Epines) A tiny modicum of “Upscalism”. Own transport recommended.
OTHER SUITABLE PROPERTIES
Deyna’sCity Inn…………………………….435 6830
Tropicana Inn……………………………….440 1586
Notes:
1. All recommended properties are close to proposed main centre on activities and are of acceptable standard or better.
2. Except where something is recommended, one can very reasonable work with public transport, mini-busses (Maxi-taxis) for all properties on Grand Anse Beach or a short walk there-from. Public transport to-from Grand Anse is very good.
3. Except where own transport is recommended all upscale properties have on-hand Taxi Services. For upscale properties on beaches other than Grand Anse, own transport may e a consideration – a rented vehicle.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS/Reunion 2009. Extending the Date for Registration
2009-Feb-23-2126Hrs
Dear Errol,
Many thanks for the fantastic job you've been doing - keeping us in touch.
Do kindly circulate the following important information concerning Mausica Reunion 2009:
• That the deadline for Registration has been extended to March 15th, 2009. Registration has been going great guns and as a result of e-mails and telephone calls from many Mausicans asking for additional time and as well advice from the organizers of prior Reunions the Grenada Planning Committee has decided to extend the Registration Deadline from February 15 to March 15, 2009.
• The Deadline for Registration to Participate in the various activities will be April 30th, 2009.
• These are very tight deadlines given the Committee's need to make necessary close on key financial commitments.
The Committee extends special thanks to Anna Marie, Yvonne Murray, Betha & Brenda LaHee, Brenda Alexander, for your invaluable advice and assistance.
We also wish to apologise to the several Mausicans who have sent completed Registration Forms with their cheques enclosed hand have not received responses.
In fact, given an number of unforeseen accuracies our communication element has left much to be desired. But we are moving to make necessary corrections. In the meantime, you may continue enquiring by e-mail to aantoine@spiceisle.com. Please enquire about registration and receipt of cheques in an e-mail dedicated strictly to that purpose. The subject will be receipt of Registration & Cheque Receipt and will ask simply, "Have you received Registration and cheque of so US$ $TT etc for Joe Bloke; for Joe bloke & One Call" to which a 'yes' or 'no' reply can be given. Of course, given the excellent mail service betweenn Grenada and the rest of the world more or less 100 % of mails sent will arrive - and within normal time-frames.
All other questions should be handled by separate e-mail.
And may God continue to bless and keep you
Alphonsus Antoine
for Planning Committee
Mausica Reunion (Grenada, 2009)
Park Drive, L'Anse aux Epines
P. O. Box 671, St. George's
Grenada.
473-444-1593; 473-405-3316(cell)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2009-Feb-20-0937Hrs
Welcome Chaddy. Glad to have you on board.
Best Regards
Irmin G. Lewis-McKenzie
Mausican (65-67)
In the time of your life ....... LIVE!

RE: For your info
2009-Feb-20-0413Hrs
Hello Roy,
It's the said Lashley who is handling the blog. His first name is Errol and he represented MTC at debating.
I am Earl John a.k.a "Storm"; "Bumbles" and now "EJ" whom you remember quite well, I'm sure. We shall met again in Grenada (God's willing.)
Keep well and God bless!
Regards
EJ

RE: marbled calabash photos
2009-Feb-20-0705Hrs
Don't know what happened Errol but these are the photos which should have accompanied my message. Pat
Pat Ryan

RE: marbling... testing, testing
2009-Feb-18-1240Hrs
The photos are of two views of the same marbled calabash. I now have my eyes firmly set on Grenada and each day strengthens the possibilities, Global downturn notwithstanding. Love you all. pat
This is my first try at the marbling technique introduced at Mausica Teachers' College by the late Isaiah Boodhoo, to those of us who were in his basic art group.
In an effort to do something different with the calabash, I first bleach- whitened a dry and blackened specimen. I then used a skewer to pick and poke at the dried out remains within the calabash... a tedious task, as everything had to exit via the 1cm hole left by the stem... not a wasted effort.
With hindsight, I should have used less than four colours of paint... I'll use three next time and see what results. Of the colleagues I contacted ( Pioneer group) only Brenda Alexander could corroborate my version of what happened in that Art class so many years ago. Another of my mistakes was not giving the paints enough time to float back to the surface. I am already looking forward to the second attempt. I realised later on that those who were doing Optional Art did not have the need to be "entertained" as much as we did! I had so much fun in that class!
Pat Ryan

RE: The mausica blog
2009-Feb-16-2226Hrs
I am a past mausican 64 --- 66 .There was a Lashley in Mausica during my time he was a pioneer I can't emember his first name if you are the one please advise.
I am Roy Chadband,from Tobago every one called me chaddy.I stumbled on the blog quite by accident.
I will like to make contact with all members of the blog.Of course I will not know too many of the people from ,say, 68.
I missed the last gettogether even though I was in Tobago.
My e-mail address is chadbandr@yahoo.com
`Till I hear from you,
chaddy.

Roy Chadband

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2009-Feb-15-2130Hrs
Hello Everyone. Thanks for your concern. My married name is Barnes and I currently reside in Maryland, USA.. I am, however, recuperating from a recent fall where I sustained a broken arm. Love to all, JOY.
Joy Barnes

RE: contact
2009-Feb-12-1548Hrs
Hi Florence,
Good to hear from you. Brenda's contact is brendalahee@hotmail.com. I had to contact Nic. to get it. Sorry about the delay.
Barbara Mellows.

RE: The Roland Selwyn Maunday Educational Foundation and Trust
2009-Feb-10-2009Hrs
Errol,
Attached is a letter about the foundation. We would be thankful for your assistance in promoting this to Mausicans.
Thanks
Geet Ramsamooj
PS Would the Toronto group be interested in hosting Mr. Maunday at the next event?
"ROLAND SELWYN MAUNDAY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AND TRUST Registered Non-Profit Organization
Dear Mausicans,
On behalf of Roland Selwyn Maunday, Chairman and other officers and directors, I am pleased to inform you that the Roland Selwyn Maunday Educational Foundation and Trust is established to foster and promote excellence in technical education and trades by providing grants, scholarships, bursaries and other financial support to individuals and institutions.
Roland Selwyn Maunday developed his own talents and skills in the trades in his youth. He used his abilities to promote the development of youth throughout Trinidad and Tobago in primary and secondary schools and youth trade centres, where he taught subjects related to crafts and trades in metals, woods and local materials. He has a Bachelors’ and Masters’ Degrees from the Stout State University in Wisconsin. He is the first Trinidadian recipient of a US and a national scholarship in technical education. Since then, he has spent his entire life dedicated to the development of teachers and professionals at Mausica Teachers’ College, Port-of-Spain Teachers’ College, John Donaldson Technical Institute and currently at Metal Industries Limited. He is an icon in technical education teacher training. His passion and support for tertiary education in Industrial and Technical Studies have accounted for many graduates from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and other reputable universities. His ground breaking service for Industrial Arts curriculum and resources for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools has survived the test of time with tremendous success. His administrative and examining contributions for CXC in Industrial Arts have set high academic standards in the Caribbean. The dedication he brought to YTEPP has provided skill and life changing experiences to many youths. And as rightly said, legends and saints do not stop, at age 79, he continues as Examination Consultant in the major trades - a teaching career spanning 59 years.
The policy of the Roland Selwyn Maunday Educational Foundation and Trust is to invest the contributions received and to award grants, scholarships, bursaries and other financial support from the reoccurring interest and investments. All contributors will be recognised at the annual awards ceremony.
Sponsorship to the Roland Selwyn Maunday Foundation and Trust are in the following categories;

Corporate or Named Sponsor – over $50,000 TT (This will be an annual award in the name of the sponsor)

Master-Craft Sponsor - $15,000 to $25,000 TT

Journeyman-Craft Sponsor - $5,000 to $14,999 TT Apprentice-Craft Sponsor - $100 to $4,999 TT
We invite you to support the goals of the Roland Selwyn Maunday Educational Foundation and Trust and your generous sponsorship will be graciously appreciated. Please make cheque payable to Roland Selwyn Maunday Foundation and Trust. Should you have any question about our programmes and sponsorship, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours truly,

Geet Ramsamooj Secretary
(416) 406 1967 email qs2000@on.aibn.com

174 Southern Main Road, Edinburgh, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies.
(868) 672-6074 (Tel) (868) 672-4194 (Fax)

Officers; Roland Selwyn Maunday – Chairman; Roland Garth Maunday – Vice Chairman; Geetram Ramsamooj – Secretary; Esla Maunday-Asst. Secretary; Directors Dr. Eastlyn McKenzie, Dr. Theodore Lewis, Brian James, Ronald Richardson, Donald Seecharan"

RE: Mausica graduate directory
2009-Feb-10-1029Hrs
Errol,
I had met you in Toronto and would like to update my information on the Mausica directory.
Geetram Ramsamooj
Graduation year 1978
email qs2000@on.aibn.com
416 406 1967
Ontario CA
On an other note, would it be possible to post information about the Roland Selwyn Maunday Educational Foundation and Trust on the Mausica's site?
until
Geet Ramsamooj

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2009-Feb-07-1157Hrs
Thanks. My sympathies to Theodore on losing his friend.
Maureen Matthew Warner

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2009-Feb-06-1400Hrs
With respect to the query about recently deceased Joy Marshall, of Houston Texas, she is not a Mausican. Unfortunately I knew her. She was a lifelong friend, we both having grown up in the same house in Marabella.
Theodore Lewis (67-69).

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2009-Feb-06-0424Hrs
I woke up really early this morning and was happy to find the blog waiting for me. Thanks Errol... you are the best! I had not seen Linda Edwards suggestion re books before, but think it is a brilliant idea and hope everyone will respond with at least one book. I hope someone can let us know about Joy Marshall. We had an interesting exchange re calabash last year so I will look up her e mail address and se what happens.
Thanks Anna Maria for the breakdown re Registration fee et al.
Please continue to pray for President Obama and his team. It is not at all surprising that so many have contracted amnesia about the reasons for the legacy of the George Bush administration... suddenly Barack Obama is the whipping boy! Remember... God doh like ugly! Pat
Pat Ryan

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2009-Feb-04-1719Hrs
Hello Errol,
Myrna here, I will certainly be coming to the reunion, however I'm not quite sure of the dates. I know you would have sent it before but could you please send the dates again. Thanks much, looking forward to a speedy response.
Myrna Blackburn-Ramdoo

RE: a question
2009-Feb-02-0855Hrs
Greetings,
A quick question, Joy Marshall, do you know her name married name and/or if she lives in Texas? In the death announcements I saw obituaries fro one Joy Marshall Campbell from Trinidad who died in Houston and I just wondered.
I met Clifton De Coteau and I mentioned it to him. he saw it too and he also wondered.
Maureen Matthew Warner

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2009-Feb-01-0851Hrs
Hi All,
For those who need this information. The Registration fee (80.00USD) should include the Cocktails, rental of the venue, souvenirs and everything that is needed to make sure that the event is successful. Then 80USD for the closing ceremony and Dinner/Dance. This is a gala affair and will include dinner, rental of facility, the DJ and maybe live band and other incidentals. Live performances can be expensive, but the organizers of the event will know what costs are, and need the $$ to ensure that a gr8 time is had by all. Hope that this answers all you queries and concerns. Megan and Alphonsus, if you all need to add anything please do. I am sure that you all are really busy, making sure that we are comfortable and enjoy our time together. C U SOON!!! One person I know who is ready willing and able is Pat. Me too. God's Richest Blessings.
Anna Maria Mora