Green Island High Alumni North American, Inc

September 12, 2009
RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE

GIHANA salutes top CSEC achiever Rashell Walker on attaining a whopping 11 subjects amidst adverse circumstances. This truly epitomizes “EXCELLENCE”; our school’s motto. Rashell has also been accepted for training at CASE. (College of Agriculture, Science and Education). In recognition of Rashell’s achievement, the board of GIHANA has voted to assist her with tuition. Congratulations Rashell! The sky is the limit.
REFURBISHING OF HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
The annual reunion weekend was held in Jamaica this year; (July 3-5). Proceeds from this event to the tune of JA $80 000 was handed over to the school to assist with refurbishing the Home Economics Department of Green Island High School. The association is determined to make the experience of the current students richer and fuller.
BOARD MEMBERS/COMMITTEES

The new board of GIHANA is now in force comprising the following officers:
1) President - Carlton Foster, Miami, Florida, USA
2) Vice President - Addan Hamilton, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
3) Secretary - Sheroline Eccles, Miami, Florida, USA
4) Assistant Secretary - Monica Downer, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
5) Treasurer - Dalvin Williams, Homestead, Florida, USA
6) Assistant Treasurer - Rosemarie Ludford, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
7) PR Officer - Merdell Richards, Brooklyn, New York, USA
8) Assistant PR Officer - Bancroft Morgan, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
9) Board Member - Barbara McKenzie, Miramar, Florida, USA
10) Board Member - Sydney Gooden, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
11) Board Member - Yvonne Hopwood, Columbia, Maryland, USA


At the most recent meeting, coordinators for various committees were selected.
These include:
Projects and Sponsorship – Adan Hamilton
Hospitality – Sheroline Eccles/Monica Downer
Fundraising – Dalvin Williams/ Rosemarie Ludford
Communication – Merdell Heron-Richards/ Bancroft Morgan
Members of GIHANA might be co-opted to serve on these committees. Please be willing to assist, if requested. Remember, there is no “I” in “Team”. However, Together Each Achieves More.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Our membership drive continues. Log on to our website and become a part of this organization. Encourage as many past students of Green Island High school to stand up and identify with our noble alma mater. We owe it to ourselves and to our successors. May they find our footprints worthy to follow.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The GIHANA board has just recently passed a resolution to purchase school supplies valuing US$200, which will be distributed soon to the students at the school. We aim to make a difference.


Merdell Richards
Public Relations

Official Website: http://www.greenislandalumni.com