January 18, 2010

Happy New Year Alumnae Members and Friends!

New year, new decade, new challenges, new solutions, renewed commitment.  That about sums up our outlook for 2010.  Let me first start by welcoming our new executive:  Francene Simmonds takes over as Secretary and Heather Potter takes on the role of Social Event Coordinator.  Some of you may know that these ladies recently completed terms as officers in other roles.  They were too good to let go so they were elected to new positions.  Leslyn Weekes and Sharon Mullings continue as Vice President and Treasurer respectively.  We thank them all for their commitment and dedication and look forward to another successful year.

Thank you too to all the members and friends who have supported us through the past year and beyond.  Special thanks and gratitude are extended to the spouses of our members who have been there for us at every turn.  We truly appreciate your efforts on our behalf.

We face this new year recognizing but not conceding to the economic challenges of the day.  As part of our effort to find new solutions we are increasing our collaboration with the Parent Teachers' Association at the school and hope to work even more closely with them on joint projects.  This partnership has already yielded results by way of increased flow and depth of information pertinent to the school and the educational climate in Jamaica at the moment.  We intend to strengthen and deepen this relationship to the benefit of the students and staff of our beloved Queen's.  

We invite all past students (or "old girls'" if you prefer) to join us in our ongoing efforts to assist our alma mater.  You've found our website, so join us too on FaceBook under Queen's Alumnae Atlanta Chapter - it is a great opportunity to network with Queen's alumnae near and far away.  Please let us hear from you, if only to know that you have received our emails.  We continue to meet on the first Saturday of each month at the homes of members and hope you will invite us over one month  
 

Our focus this year will be on increasing the organization's exposure, membership development, and strengthening our collaborative efforts both here in Atlanta and at the school.  Please watch your email for details of upcoming fundraising events - we already know the dates: 

                        Annual Walkathon - Saturday - May 1

                        Joan Andrea Hutchinson - July 31

                        Tea Party  - October 10

We look forward to another successful year and hope to see more of you as we seek to uplift, encourage and engage the students and staff at our alma mater in the quest to help the students flourish in virtue and wisdom.

Yours in service

Sarah Vaughan

QAAC President