Page 12 - The Gonzaga Record 1987
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Gonzaga College
Past Pupils Union
This has been a year of introspection, following the decision taken at last
year's AGM that the objectives of the Union were: promotion of
fellowship and caring amongst the past pupils; promotion of service to
the college and promotion of service to the broader community.
Promotion of fellowship and caring amongst the Past Pupils
I would again like to thank Hugh Tinney for his generosity and for the
wonderful concert last November in aid of the Benevolent Fund. Whilst
it was not the financial success of a lifetime, it did success in contributing
some £500 to the fund. I would like to thank our sponsors, Ansbacher
Ltd., Kennedy Forbes Ltd., Rayprint Ltd., Sherry FitzGerald & Partners
and United Drug Ltd. for their generosity.
The Benevolent Fund is not yet in a position to offer any real assistance
to anyone due to lack of funds, but it is gradually growing and we hope,
through subscriptions from those interested, to build it up over the next
few years.
The get-together in Madigans last November, geared to the younger
past pupils, was well attended and I would like to thank Paddy Madigan
for his help.
James Montgomery organised the Golf Outing in Milltown in May,
where the golf varied from good to appalling (no names, no pack drill).
There was a good attendance at the Dinner, where for the first time,
guests were included. This was, I feel, a good innovation.
The Past won both the tennis and the cricket matches against the
present. Unfortunately, no rugby match was held this year.
Promotion of Service to the College
With the active co-operation of Fr Peter Sexton SJ, the Union has
offered, with the help of its members, to assist the school in any way it
can. This year there were just two categories:
(a) provision of stewards at Christmas Eve Mass. This we feel made for
a more tranquil and peaceful occasion.
(b) help in career guidance. Following a request from the school we
arranged visits to three different professional offices, where architecture,
advertising and medicine were explained to the pupils.
Past pupils willing and able to offer either work experience or summer
jobs to 5th and 6th year pupils are needed. If you can help in this regard
please let us know.
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Past Pupils Union
This has been a year of introspection, following the decision taken at last
year's AGM that the objectives of the Union were: promotion of
fellowship and caring amongst the past pupils; promotion of service to
the college and promotion of service to the broader community.
Promotion of fellowship and caring amongst the Past Pupils
I would again like to thank Hugh Tinney for his generosity and for the
wonderful concert last November in aid of the Benevolent Fund. Whilst
it was not the financial success of a lifetime, it did success in contributing
some £500 to the fund. I would like to thank our sponsors, Ansbacher
Ltd., Kennedy Forbes Ltd., Rayprint Ltd., Sherry FitzGerald & Partners
and United Drug Ltd. for their generosity.
The Benevolent Fund is not yet in a position to offer any real assistance
to anyone due to lack of funds, but it is gradually growing and we hope,
through subscriptions from those interested, to build it up over the next
few years.
The get-together in Madigans last November, geared to the younger
past pupils, was well attended and I would like to thank Paddy Madigan
for his help.
James Montgomery organised the Golf Outing in Milltown in May,
where the golf varied from good to appalling (no names, no pack drill).
There was a good attendance at the Dinner, where for the first time,
guests were included. This was, I feel, a good innovation.
The Past won both the tennis and the cricket matches against the
present. Unfortunately, no rugby match was held this year.
Promotion of Service to the College
With the active co-operation of Fr Peter Sexton SJ, the Union has
offered, with the help of its members, to assist the school in any way it
can. This year there were just two categories:
(a) provision of stewards at Christmas Eve Mass. This we feel made for
a more tranquil and peaceful occasion.
(b) help in career guidance. Following a request from the school we
arranged visits to three different professional offices, where architecture,
advertising and medicine were explained to the pupils.
Past pupils willing and able to offer either work experience or summer
jobs to 5th and 6th year pupils are needed. If you can help in this regard
please let us know.
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