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ICHS Alumnae Association Bulletin #52 November 2007
Message from the “Editor” The website at www.ichsalumnae.net is still actively under development, and information is being added at regular intervals. Please take some time to visit and send us your feedback.
Thanks to all who have been sending updated contact information – this helps to reduce the amount of mail that is returned each month. We look forward to hearing from more of you – please send your detailed contact information and any updates if you have relocated.
Please forward this bulletin to as many past students as possible and encourage them to join the mailing list. With the 150th Anniversary next year, we need to get in touch with as many past students as possible. To be added to the mailing list, send a message to ichsalumnae@hotmail.com with name (maiden also), year of graduation, and present location.
150th Anniversary Committee Report
The IC Phenomenal Women of Yesterday and Today are floating on cloud nine. October 23, 2007 was a day to remember when the 150th Anniversary Celebrations were launched and a celebration indeed. Our students were perfect ICHS ladies, our teachers were present, our Alumnae were there in full support and a good time was had by all. Our special guests included the Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, Mr. Michael Lee Chin, NCB Group Chairman, Mrs. Maxine Henry-Wilson, Opposition Spokeswoman on Education and Mrs. Thalia Lyn, NCB Foundation Chairman and alumna. The NCB Foundation announced their contribution of JA$2 million to fund the construction of the Dean of Discipline’s office, a priority of the 150th Anniversary Development Fund. The capital campaign was also launched and the Planning Committee now has the pledge letters available for any alumnae who wish to help us raise funds for the development of our alma mater.
So where are we now?
Preparations are in high gear for the Mass, which will take place on January 13, 2008 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Holy Trinity Cathedral. The ICHS Orchestra will perform throughout the Mass and there will be a special guest appearance by our accomplished opera singer, Candice Hoyes, daughter of Jennifer Hoyes, the Florida Chapter’s President. The finishing touches for the Brunch are being put in place. A tasteful menu and a wonderful entertainment package are in store for all. Tickets are now available and may be purchased from the Preparatory School, High School and Alumnae Assoc. members at a cost of J$1000.00 per person. I would like to encourage all alumnae to confirm their attendance at these two events by e-mail at ichs15008@yahoo.com. Additionally, the commemorative magazine will be available as of January 7, 2008. Only 1000 copies will be printed and I urge you to pre-order your copy, again by e-mail at ichs15008@yahoo.com.
February 2008 is shaping up to be a “sold-out” event, generating feverish interest in the intellectual community. Professor Yolande Chan will deliver a presentation - “Equipping tomorrow’s leaders through value-based, technology-driven education” - which will provide insight and guidance for students, teachers and policymakers alike, using “live” technology during her appearance. The venue is the palatial Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston and again, you are encouraged to confirm your attendance early. Invitations will be distributed as of January 10, 2008. In March, ‘the ole-time something come back again’ as we re-live a St. Patrick’s Day Supper.
The ICHSAA website – www.ichsalumnae.net – continues to be the repository for the most current information on the 150th Anniversary Celebrations. Look out for the new format……coming shortly! There is no stopping us now as the excitement grows and you, our ICHS phenomenal women have got to get involved!!!!!!
See you later! God Bless!
Yasmin M. Chong Chairperson
News from the Alumnae Chapters
Local (Jamaica) Chapter
Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be held in the Convent Chapel on Saturday December 8, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will follow in the St. Francis Hall.
Big Sister The next Big Sister visit is scheduled for the 7th of November 2007. Big Sisters are asked to meet at the front steps of ICHS at 7:30 am. All alumnae are invited to participate. Please contact Angela Patterson at angelapatterson@cptcjamaica.com or 967-1399, or Christine Dale cadja05@yahoo.com or 925-6427.
Update from Membership In an attempt to contact everyone who passed through the Prep School and High School, we will be having a membership drive... so stay tuned !!!
In order to ensure maximum participation in the 150th Anniversary Celebrations, we are trying to identify an ambassador for each year. The responsibilities are:
1. Reaching out to the individuals in your year. 2. Communicating any concerns and suggestions back to the alumnae. 3. Welcoming/Registering alumnae at each of the events next year 4. Ensuring that everyone is updated on all events and initiatives. 5. Engage other enthusiastic individuals (here and abroad) in her graduating class to support her.
Please nominate someone or volunteer to represent your year. It is preferable that the ambassador lives in Jamaica so that they can be physically present at all the events. Please forward your nomination to lisaannefoster@yahoo.com
Any other ideas that you have that will help to get all past students on our mailing list will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Toronto Chapter Please join us as we celebrate with the congregation the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
St. Thomas the Apostle Church 14 Highgate Drive, Markham, Ontario (North of Birchmount on Steeles)
Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 - 12.00 noon
Pot-luck luncheon follows immediately after in the church hall.
Upcoming Dinner Dance
I.C.H.S.A.A. ANNUAL DINNER DANCE PRESENTS
‘STRING OF PEARLS’
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2008
STS. PETER & PAUL BANQUET HALL 231 MILNER AVENUE, SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO
(North of Hwy 401 & West of Markham Road) New York Chapter
It is coming close to that time of the year for our dinner dance. You are all invited to our:
Twenty Second Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 1, 2007 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
The LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom 102-05 Ditmars Blvd. - Queens, New York
Music by: Soul Tone
$85.00 per person and a Cash Bar
For ticket reservations: Karlene: 516-485-0441 / karlenemlargie@aol.com or Maxine: 914-576-2214 / maxlwhite@aol.com
Our keynote speaker is the Honorable Anne-Marie Bonner (nee Reid), the Consul General in Toronto, Canada. There will be a commemorative journal and you are all invited to place an ad in it. Your ad could be a memory of being at ICHS, a congratulatory message or your business. For more details, you may contact Karlene or Maxine.
On October 6th we held our Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers for 2007 - 2009. The members of the Executive Committee are:
President: Karlene Samuel Largie Vice-President: Camille Allen Mordaunt Treasurer: Maxine White Levy Asst. Treasurer: Marcia Wood Phillips Recording Sec: Natasha Davids Corrspndng Sec: Lesleyann Samuel Floor Member: Sharon Bennett Floor Member: Jacqueline Linton Biggs Floor Member: Lorraine Bryan Floor Member: Sandra Williams Stephens Floor Member: Jannette Stuart
Last month we published our first "real & official" Newsletter, thanks to Shauna Jamieson Carty. Many of you in the New York tri-state area should have received one. There are only a few copies left, so if you would like to have one please email or call Maxine or me with your mailing address. We plan to publish the Newsletter on a regular basis.
Karlene Samuel Largie President Florida Chapter
The Florida Chapter held our major fund-raiser, the Bingo/Dominoes Night on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami as well as the 50/50 Raffle Tickets drawing. We had a most enjoyable evening with great prizes for Bingo, fun bidding in the Silent Auction, playing for Chinese Auction prizes and of course, the delicious food and desserts.
We are grateful to our sponsors and alumnae for their donations – cash, plants, food, artwork and prizes. Combined with the Raffle, this was our most successful fund-raiser in years. Thanks to Lara Dyke, Chairperson for this event, as well as her Committee Chairs and volunteers for all their hard work! We also have to thank all the alumna that sold tickets and/or attended the event – all of which contributed to a most successful fund-raiser!
Consul General Ricardo Allicock drew the winning tickets of the Raffle. The 1st prize winner, Mrs. DeCambre, is an alumna’s mother and the 2nd prize winner, C. Sailsman is an alumna. Neither were present at the event. However, at our meeting on October 20, both winners were presented with their respective prizes by Jennifer Hoyes, our President. Congratulations to the winners!
We held our quarterly meeting at Nancy Cera’s house on Saturday, October 20. The Treasurer gave us her report and coupled with capital donations by 3 alumna, the Florida Chapter will be able to donate $15,000 towards the Summer House renovations. We understand that this will be sufficient to start Phase I. Sister Angella Harris has indicated that there will be a ground-breaking ceremony on January 12, 2008.
We are now encouraging our alumnae to attend the 150th Anniversary events starting with the Mass on January 13, 2008.
We are now looking forward to meeting Sister Angella Harris on November 11, 2007 for tea.
Remember to contact us at – ichsflalum@aol.com Washington DC Area Chapter
At our meeting on November 3, 2007, election of Officers for the new Executive will take place. Look out for an update on this in the next bulletin.
Remember to visit our website at www.ichs-alumni-dc-area.com for more information about our Chapter. ICHS European Alumnae Friendship Chapter For any alumnae or teachers now living in Europe and interested in connecting with each other and in forming an alumnae chapter (might be more virtual than actual) - please send an email to keminemartinez@yahoo.ca Atlanta Chapter The Atlanta Chapter is looking for past students. If you are interested in working with the chapter to contact Beth Wilson Smalling at 770 355 35555 or Margaret Richardson Potter at 404 886 2090.
Announcements
Seeking 1980 graduates Andrea Hall (Smellie) is trying to compile a list of 1980 graduates. Please e-mail her at afhall369@optonline.net if you are a graduate from that year or have contact information for any members of the class.
Class of 1985 Yahoo group Members of the Class of 1985 are invited to visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ICHS85/ and make a request to join the group so you can reconnect with classmates in advance of the next reunion. We are now planning a reunion activity immediately after Homecoming Week (save the date! - Sunday, July 13, 2008), so stay tuned.
Seeking 1987 graduates Graduates of 1987 who would like to be listed and receive updates from your year group can email ncparkins@cwjamaica.com. We send out emails and updates periodically and help old friends communicate. We also have get togethers periodically and would love to invite you.
Class of 1988 – 20-year reunion Calling all Immaculate old girls who graduated in 1988 and would like to celebrate our 20th year Anniversary in 2008, please send mail via ichsalumnae@hotmail.com so that we can start the planning from now! Looking forward to hearing from you ALL!
Class of 1998 Reunion Plans are being made for a possible 10-year reunion/gathering/get-together. Members of the Class of 1998 are invited to send their thoughts, comments and contact information to Anna-Lisa Rodriguez (nee Keaveny) at ichs98@yahoo.com.
Art Gallery opening Cecelia Tabois announces:
TaBois-Bonhomme Galerie d'Art presents Thomas Xenakis November 16 - December 16, 2007
Thomas Xenakis will be the featured artist at the premier of the TaBois-Bonhomme Galerie d'Art, a private art gallery located in the Regency at Mclean in Virginia, displaying his work in gold leaf on sculpted wooden panels with oil paint. These works are energized by light, reflections and three dimensionality with great color and movement.
Mr. Xenakis is a Washington D.C.-based painter, a two time Fulbright scholar is fine art, with an additional host of awards and exhibitions over a 20-year period. He exhibits nationally and internationally. He teaches painting and drawing at Georgetown University, the Corcoran School of Art and Design.
Tabois-Bonhomme Galerie d’Art 1800 Old Meadow Road, Suite 113 McLean, Virginia 22102 703-442-7588
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