RE: interesting bio.

2011-Aug-06-1042Hrs

Just read your bio on the Weekly E-mails. Yes,you made your contribution, and must gasp in agony at the thought that we as a people seem to have lost our way.

Glad to know you were associatied with the Unit Trust Corp. The brainchild of a UWI graduate of the class of '67, the year I graduated.

People used to wonder what ecnomists do. Well that group from UWI- Richardson Andrews, Clyde Crosby  and others certainly showed what they do.

As a teacher, I take pride in the achievements of Mausicans outside the classroom. I am proudest of Anna  Maria Mora, Lester Efebo Wilinson, our first Ambasador to Cuba,Dr. Harold Robertson, former head of mission in New York and other traiblazers.

Perhaps Maria can be instrumental in creating in the library at NALIS in town, a wall of honor of dstinguished Mausicans who went beyond. Perhaps she could have them call it the Vere Romain-Achong Memorial Wall. She was my sister in law who harangued the governments for about 35 years, to build a decent library. She once damaged her foot  when it went though the floor at the Public Library on Queens Park East. She was the first medical librarian at POSGH, and trained about half the librarians now working in TNT. She died in 2006 just after helping launch my second novel at NALIS- The Sun, The Snow The Sea.

Would it not be good if the theme for 2013 is The Impact of Education- Show them a book

and watch them change the world?

Hope to see you at the reunion in 2013, in Trinidad.

Linda Edwards-(Romain)

Lecturer in English and History

Mausica, 1967-1969

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Aug-05-1437Hrs

Hi All,

On behalf of Jenny Jackson, Pat Abraham,Hazel Gibbs de Peza, Claude Norville and Donald Graham of the year group 71-73, I express sincere thanks to the committee of the Big Apple reunion. we're ;looking forward to seeing pix

Angela Jarvis

IT HAPPENED AGAIN

2011-AUG-05-0053Hrs

Presented to
Errol Lashley
For your hard work, enthusiasm
and commitment in keeping
Mausicans Connected.
Big Apple Mausica Reunion 2011

Above is the inscription on a plaque presented to me on 2011-Jul-29-Fri at the dinner/dance.
Permit me to thank the members of the New York Chapter of the Mausica Allumni. I was pleasantly surprised and relished the reaction of the audience to the announcement.  It sure seems like Mausicans appreciate what I do. My goal remains the same, namely, "keeping Mausicans connected".

As stated once before in my blog of 2007-Jul-25, I am appreciative of your contributions so keep the emails coming.

I was handsomely rewarded.
Errol Lashley
elashley@hotmail.com.

P.S. I am extending my congratulations to the members of “Big Apple Reunion 2011” organizing committee,  comprising of Mausicans and friends, on a set of well-organized events. I had the most enjoyable time. The bar was raised once again.  I look forward to seeing all the attendees and others in 2013.

RE: Until we meet again

2011-Aug-04-2016Hrs
Well said Magnell.  It was very emotional and entertaining. Eastlyn was a scream. I also wish thank Buzzie and her committee for making it the success that it was. Of course, the attendees certainly contributed to its success. Buzzie, I'm wondering if you could attach a list of the attendees....I'm seeing faces but some of the names........whew...
Once again, keep up the good work Errol.
finbar
'take time to laugh for it is the  music of the soul....'
Finbar Ryan

RE: That's God! &Thank You!

2011-Aug-01-1530Hrs

________________________________________

Dear Mausica Family,

That's God reminded me of you!

Special Thanks to all who planned the extremely enjoyable events for the Big Apple reunion, Buzzy and the crew.

It was great to see so many whom I had not seen for some 40 years. and to meet some family members who were only known to me by name.  Spending time with all present was a joy.

Best to all of you, until we meet again.

Fondly,

Magnell Robinson

RE: Mausica Gallery

2011-Aug-01-0721Hrs

Hello Errol,

It was great seeing you at the Big Apple Reunion.

Would you kindly share this information with the Mausica Family?

Rodney

________________________________________

From: "RONALD WILSON"

To: rodneyfoster4050@comcast.net

Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 12:42:53 AM

Subject: FW: Mausica Gallery

________________________________________

From: ron_wilson16@msn.com

To: tiaga.san@gmail.com; rodneyfoster4050@comcast.com

Subject: Mausica Gallery

Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:30:44 -0400

Hi Anna Maria, Rodney,

Congratulations Anna Maria on your election as Deputy Political Leader of COP, a really challenging assignment, every success to you!

I was going through my Mausica e-mail and I noted your suggestion regarding Mausicans who have a mark here or there. It made me try to recollect whether I had done anything worthwhile with all the opportunities I have had and I came up with a couple worth filing away for future reference.

1. At Workers Bank, I was instrumental in and overall responsible for the introduction of Automatic Banking in Trinidad and Tobago and established the very first Automatic Banking Machine in T & T in 1978 at the Independence Square & Duncan St. Head Office. I became Asst. General Managerof the Bank.

2. At Chaguaramas Development Authority where I became General Manager/CEO, I was single handedly responsible for regaining for Trinidad and Tobago the remaining lands retained by the US Government for its own use, when Chaguaramas was returned to Trinidad & Tobago. A little known fact was that at the time of the famous restoration, three large areas in the middle of Chaguaramas, identified as N1, N2 and N3 and perhaps the areas most desirable for development, were not part of the Agreement and weren't transferred, so we could do nothing with it. i immediately set about negotiating for its return so that we could proceed with our development plans and succeeded in 1991 when the lands were eventually handed over by US Ambassador Sally Cowal.

3. Together with Ian Gianetti, we planned designed and engineered the development of Chaguaramas from the derelict wasteland that it was when I joined the CDA in 1989 to the Yachting and Entertainment Capital of Trinidad & Tobago within a few short years, notwithstanding considerable difficulties and challenges from Governmental agencies.

4. As a Director of the Unit Trust Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago I contributed to the development of the Unit Trust from the struggling organisation it was when I joined in 1988 to one of the real success stories of the local financial sector. I don't claim responsibilty for its development but I admit I made my contribution.

5. As President of the Association of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Trinidad and Tobago, I was instumental in and one of the driving forces behind the modernisation of Companies Legislation in Trindad & Tobago and  worked on the Committee that drafted and persued the enactment of the new Companies Act in 1997. This Act replaced the outdated Act of 1948 and removed many of the restrictions hindering private investment in Trinidad and Tobago and opened the way for massive development which followed including foreign direct investment.

6. I was instrumental in the establishment of the Institute of Banking of Trinidad and Tobago, was elected to its first Board of Directors and became its fourth President in 1989.

Along the way, I placed first in the world in the Professional Examinations of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK in 1983.

I had the honour and privilege to go to Mausica twice : once as a pioneer student and later as Mathematics Lecturer in 1971.

Thanks for spurring me to recollect.

regards!

Ron.

Rodney Foster

RE: Big Apple Reunion

2011-Jul-31-2144Hrs
Hi Buzzie,
The Members of the Canadian Connection extend thanks to you and to the committee which planned such a successful reunion.  The activities were well planned and all included the "Big Apple touch".  We would also like to thank our fellow Mausicans for helping us to recreate the fun and fellowship that was Mausica, as we continue to make new friends and to re-engage with ones we knew before.  It is nice to see that time has not dulled the love we have for our college and for what it stood.
Looking forward to 2013.
Love,
The Canadian Connection
Brenda
"And this too will pass."
Brenda Alexander-Perez

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jul-24-14239Hrs

Hi Buzzie.I observed that two names were missing from a list seen about the reunion. They are Patricia Aqui - Abraham  and  Jennifer Jackson - David .Our transactions were done by Mrs Elizabeth Toney - Chewlin and the arrangements were done for three persons, the above two and Angela Weatherhead - Jarvis.

See you all on Tuesday as I am on the same flight as Finbar and the others.

Patricia Abraham

RE: Changes

2011-Jul-24-0849Hrs

Fellow Mausicans,

Greetings. We are on the runway now, almost ready for take-off so here goes.......

Attached you will find the itinerary sent out to you but with some relevant changes:

(1) There is a change in the Residence for checking in. Instead of NASSAU HALL, it should be THE NETHERLANDS.

(2) Take note of the address correction of Boat Cruise: Pier 78, 38th Street and 12th Avenue.

(3)The picnic Area is at  Cedars, Parking field #6A. in Eisenhower Park.

FYI

There is parking at Hofstra University and you could park your cars. Parking is free.

Check-in starts at 8:30am at Hofstra University, North Campus, The Netherlands Complex on Tuesday July 26th 2011.

Check out will be on Saturday July 30th between 11am to 2pm. Thanks for your cooperation.

Please use the OAK STREET entrance (off the Hempstead Turnpike) to get to The Student Center or to The Nertherlands. Just a tip.

If you have any special dietary requests , please let us know .

Good luck on your trip here and stay safe.

See you ALL soon  on Tuesday July 26th 2011 at 5pm en punto!!! The excitement is building.!!!!

The Planning Committee

"Fellow Mausicans:

The following is a recap of our scheduled events so that all participants can make their plans ahead of time.

TUESDAY 26th:

7am Check in begins at the Netherlands Residence, Hofstra University, (North Campus) 1000 Fulton St., Hempstead Turnpike, NY 11549.

PLEASE USE THE OAK STREET ENTRANCE

5pm Registration/Welcome/Cocktail  Ceremony-

Hofstra University (North Campus)

Plaza Room Student Center

WEDNESDAY 27th: A VERY BUSY DAY IN THE CITY

7am Bus leaves Hofstra: Netherlands Complex

9:45am NY Waterway Harbor Cruise

Pier 78, 38th Street & 12th Ave., NYC

1:45pm Broadway Theater: Sister Act

1681 Broadway, NY (btw W52nd & W53rd Streets)

5pm City Bus Tour

7pm Bus leaves for Hofstra

Transportation will be provided from all points.

THURSDAY 28th Free morning

11:45am Bus leaves Hofstra University for Picnic

12:00pm Picnic at Eisenhower Park.

1899 Hempstead Turnpike,

East Meadows, NY

7:00pm We limin’

Location: Hofstra University

FRIDAY 29th Free Day

7:45pm Bus leaves Hofstra University

8:00pm Dinner Dance: Pompei Restaurant

401 Hempstead, New York 11552

1:30am Bus leaves for Hofstra"

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

Re: Transportation

2011-Jul-18-1116Hrs

If anyone wants a ride from JFK on Sunday morning - midnight flight - to Brooklyn, I will be picking up Howard Spencer at that time. Let me know.

Beware of over-great pleasure in being popular or even beloved.

P

Margaret Fuller

Carlston Gray

CFN 611 - Believe In Children

82-01 Rockaway Boulevard

Ozone Park, New York 11416

bb: 917-603-0649 

fax: 718-642-5839

Carlston Gray

Re: Transportation

2011-Jul-17-0641Hrs
Dear Buzzie,

My BW Flight 522 leaves Trinidad at 8.55 a.m. and  arrives JFK at 1.35 p.m.  Do let me know what I should say or do when others travelling by the same flight contact me re shuttle service.

Cheers

Gwen

1 868 689 0644

Gwendoline Williams

RE: Transportation

2011-Jul-16-0822Hrs
Fellow Mausicans,

I have been informed that there are at least three flights arriving at JFK on Tuesday 26th. There have been requests for airport shuttle reservations.

Currently we have reserved 2 shuttles, one each for BW520 Arriving at 5:55am in the name of Joan Parris-Brathwaite; and the other flight BW428 Arriving at 11:50am in the name of Alisford Phillip.

Flight BW 522 Arriving at 2pm has no airport shuttle reservation because only one person has requested service. If you are on that flight, please contact Gwendolyn Williams at gwendolinewilliams@yahoo.com or let me know ASAP.

Those of you traveling from Canada, please contact Brenda Alexander-Perez for information regarding Hofstra shuttle schedule from the Hempstead station in Long Island.

Get here safely people!!!!.

There are two corrections to be made on the Itinerary that was sent out. Please take note:

(1)  Check-in will take place at The Netherlands Complex (Oak Street) instead of  Nassau Hall as previously stated. If you arrive at the Student Center, you will be directed to this Complex. (suitcases et al!!) This is all on the NORTH campus.

(2) The address for our New York Waterway Harbor Cruise should read Pier 78, 38th Street & 12th Avenue. This is important for those people who will meet us there.

Errol, please post this on the blog. We are eternally grateful for your help.

Thanks for your participation.

The Planning Committee

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jul-15-0759Hrs

Dear Mausica Family,

Thanks so much for the camaraderie shown in the condolences expressed after the passing of our mother.  Clare and Allan, thank you for being the town-criers.  Thanks especially to Elsa, Jemma, Radica, Pat, and - what a surprise! - Richie.  I'm still in Trinidad but, God willing, I shall see some of you at the reunion.

Melvina Dick

RE: Reminders

Hello Errol,

Just returned from TNtT.

Would you kindly remind all Mausican entrepreneurs attending Reunion 2011 to walk with sales literature and /or products to share with the group?

The networking will take place on Tuesday 26th.

Musicians walk with your instruments: guitars, quatros, iron, chac-chac, etc.  We  want to have a some singing. Those who want to perform, please comtact me via email or cell 770-317-5468.

Thank you.

Rodney foster

RE: A Picture/A Thousand Words!

2011-Jul-13-0846Hrs
Once upon a time!
Kent Rennie

RE: Reunion Itinerary 2011

2011-Jul-11-0111Hrs

Dear Errol ,

Greetings. Could you please publish this attachment ASAP. I have sent it out from my distribution list but I must ensure that everyone gets this. This gesture will be greatly appreciated as always.

Thank you and see you soon.

Warm wishes,

Buzzie

"Fellow Mausicans:

The following is a recap of our scheduled events so that all participants can make their plans ahead of time.

TUESDAY 26th:

7am Check in begins at Nassau Hall Residence, Hofstra University, (North Campus) 1000 Fulton St., Hempstead Turnpike, NY 11549.

5pm Registration/Welcome/Cocktail  Ceremony - Hofstra University (North Campus) Plaza Room Student Center

WEDNESDAY 27th: A VERY BUSY DAY IN THE CITY

7am Bus leaves Hofstra: Nassau Hall Residence

9:45am NY Waterway Harbor Cruise Pier 78, 23rd Street & 12th Ave., NYC

1:45pm Broadway Theater: Sister Act 1681 Broadway, NY (btw W52nd & W53rd Streets)

5pm City Bus Tour

7pm Bus leaves for Hofstra - Transportation will be provided from all points.

THURSDAY 28th Free morning

11:45am Bus leaves Hofstra University for Picnic

12:00pm    Picnic at Eisenhower Park. 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadows, NY

6:00pm We limin’ Location: Hofstra University

FRIDAY 29th Free Day

7:45pm Bus leaves Hofstra University

8:00pm Dinner Dance: Pompei Restaurant, 401 Hempstead, New York 11552

1:30am Bus leaves for Hofstra"

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

http://home.cogeco.ca/~elashley/mausica/mausicaTeachersBigAppleReunion11Itinerary.doc

RE: Update!

2011-Jul-10-1727Hrs
Hi Errol,
In case you do not recognize the name, you may look me up in the 1968 group of Graduates.
I spoke with Rodney (The Dolphus one) today and subsequently went searching everything Mausica that there is on "our" page.
My wife and I (she is also Mausican) could not remove ourselves from the computer for quite a while................Nostalgia!
I shall make every effort to stay connected from here onward.
I am certain  that I had given my contact information to some source before but it my have been someone not connected to your official listing.
In this regard, please be informed as follows;
My email ;kent.rennie@gmail.com
Telephone 8686483134
Address: Point Fortin, Trinidad.
I shall be keeping in touch.
Kent.
PS Please check whether #60, #70 and #106  from the 1968 Graduating Class should not be included on the "In Memorium" list!
Kent Rennie

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jul-08-0546Hrs

Well Mausicans

It's serious countdown time and I want to wish you all the best.   I know that as long as you're together you will have a great time.   Alisford i hope the travellers heed your call and don't have to find their way alone to the accommodation.

We have already decided that Trinidad is the 2013 venue and I am really looking forward to that event... get the decorations now and every body take some of them own in your luggage. Re attachment:  Try this exercise when you get up in the mornings.. Somebody send  a group photo of this.  I know you wont forget if you follow instructions.

Anna Maria... yuh lookin sharp.   keep thing in control.

Belated condolences to Melvina.

Errol, enjoy some down time but don't forget to get down!

Blessings, Pat

"BOOST YOUR MEMORY WITH THIS EXERCISE

WHICH IS BEST DONE FACING EAST.  A FURTHER SUGGESTION IS TO HAVE YOUR TONGUE FIRMLY TOUCHING THE ROOF OF THE MOUTH.

1. STAND WITH FEET SHOULDER DISTANCE APART, TOES POINTING FORWARD.

2. .HOLD RIGHT EAR LOBE WITH LEFT HAND.  PLACE THUMB ON OUTER PART OF LOBE AND INDEX FINGER BEHIND LOBE/

3. HOLD LEFT EAR LOBE WITH RIGHT HAND… THUMB ON FRONT PART OF LOBE, INDEX FINGER BEHIND LOBE.  ARMS ARE NOW CROSSED OVER CHEST WITH RIGHT ARM OVER LEFT.

4. LOOKING STRAIGHR AHEAD,  SQUAT BY SLOWLY BENDING KNEES AND LOWERING BODY TO FLOOR.  GO AS LOWW AS YOU CAN, THEN RETURN TO STANDING POSITION.

• EXHALE AS YOU SQUAT AND INHALE AS YOU STAND… THIS INSTRUCTION MAY BE REVERSED… DO WHAT SEEMS MORE COMFORTABLE TO YOU.

5. REPEAT THIS EXERCISE FOR  14-21 TIMES AS YOU CONTINUE TO HOLD YOUR EAR LOBES AS INSTRUCTED.

IF YOU CAN ONLY MANAGE LESS THAN THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF SQUATS IN THE BEGINNING, DO THE EXERCISE TWICE DAILY.

This is supposed to improve your memory but the squats are also good for you anyway.

.

."

Pat Ryan

RE: Keeping in Touch

2011-Jul-08-0340Hrs

Hello Errol,

Thanks for keeping us in touch with updates.

Congratulations  &Best Wishes to Anna Maria Mora on her position with COP.

Condolences to Melvina  Dick and Family on the passing of her mother . Our prayers are with you during this time of grief.

Radica Ramnarine-King (73-75)

RE: Transport From JFK

2011-Jul-05-0946Hrs

Hi Errol,

I would like those who are travelling on flight BW 428 on 26:07 :11 to contact me .

I am compiling a list to arrange transport to Hofstra University.

Thanks.

Alisford Phillips

djphillo@yahoo.com

642 2628