Oct. 12, 2002 – The V.I. Association of Atlanta monthly meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at 4979 Old National Highway, College Park, Georgia, from 4 to 6 p.m. (Please note the change in meeting site for this month.)
VIAA's Youth Group is back in action, so please bring children ages 6-16 to join.
Topics to be discussed include the Christmas toy and clothing drive, and the upcoming fun day and food sale, said a release from Annette Lemonn, president.
Virgin Islanders and friends living in the Metro-Atlanta are encourage to participate and attend. For more information about VIAA membership, call (404) 681-6395 or Josephine Aaron at (770) 322-7429.
A reminder: Submission deadline for The Tradewinds Newsletter is on meeting days. Please bring your articles, ShoutOuts, advertisements, recipes, poems, hymns and inspirational thoughts for insertion. Article submissions can also be made by email to viaanews@yahoo.com.
For more information about the organization, visit the Web site at www.theviaa.com
Activities to be marked on calendars:
–Quadrille Practice – Oct. 17, 2002 7 p.m. at the Zone
–VIAA Fall Costume Festival and Food Sale – Oct. 26,
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at The Panyard, Fairlake Drive, Decatur, Georgia.
Directions:
From Downtown Atlanta: Take I-75/I-85 South to I-85 South. Go to Old National Hwy/ South Fulton Pkwy Exit. Go towards Old National Hwy. Make left on to Old National Hwy. The Zone Restaurant and Lounge is located on the right next to the Waffle House. (Turn right just before the Waffle House)
From Marietta: Take I-285 West to Old National/ South Fulton Pkwy exit. Go towards Old National Hwy. Make a right on to Old National Hwy. The Zone Restaurant and Lounge is located on the right next to the Waffle House. (Turn right just before the Waffle House)
From Stone Mountain Litihonia Area: Take I-285 South to Old National Hwy/ South Fulton Pkwy exit. Go towards Old National Hwy. Make left on to Old National Hwy. The Zone Restaurant and Lounge is located on the right next to the Waffle House. (Turn right just before the Waffle House)
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ROTARY TO SPONSOR GUBERNATORIAL FORUM
A gubernatorial forum sponsored by Rotary I, Rotary II, St. John and Inner Wheel is set for Oct. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mark Marin Center, Antilles School. Organizers hopefully note that the center can hold 1,600 people.
Radio One is covering the event live, and organizers have received confirmation from six of the candidates.
The format will vary from other forums that have been held, said a release. Organizers will contact several community groups with strong backgrounds on key issues and invite them to submit questions in advance. A final selection of questions will be made and presented to the candidates by moderator Jamilla Harris.
Radio One is covering the event live, and organizers have received confirmation from six of the candidates.
The format will vary from other forums that have been held, said a release. Organizers will contact several community groups with strong backgrounds on key issues and invite them to submit questions in advance. A final selection of questions will be made and presented to the candidates by moderator Jamilla Harris.
DONATION UPGRADES UVI TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Oct. 12, 2002 – The University of the Virgin Islands has received an in-kind donation valued at $118,811.79 from SmartCall of the Virgin Islands.
SmartCall of the Virgin Islands’ President and Chief Executive Officer Brent Leerdam placed a request at the executive level of AVAYA Communication (the manufacturer of the University’s communication equipment) to authorize SmartCall to offer unprecedented discount levels to UVI.
SmartCall’s donation has made it possible for UVI to upgrade its telephone service, has increased the University’s voice mail capacity by more than 50 percent and has provided UVI with Internet protocol telephone capability, known as voiceover IP.
In addition to significant discounts on its telecommunications equipment and labor, SmartCall also provided UVI with wireless networking equipment for a portion of each of its two campuses.
"This generous donation from SmartCall helps the University move forward with the deployment of new technologies," said Susan Anderson, UVI’s chief information officer. "It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Leerdam and the rest of his staff on this project. We will continue to look for new ways to partner with businesses in the Virgin Islands to enhance the experiences of our students, faculty and staff, as well as the rest of the community."
According to Deborah Hamilton, UVI’s director of annual giving, during the 2000-2001 academic year, philanthropic investments from local businesses ranged from a major gift of $60,000 in support of the Summer Institute for Future Global Leaders to donations of blooming plants and trees for the new entrance to the St. Thomas campus.
"Local businesses understand that they are making an investment in the economic future of the territory when they make a gift to UVI," Hamilton said. "We welcome all who want to become active partners with the University."
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SmartCall of the Virgin Islands’ President and Chief Executive Officer Brent Leerdam placed a request at the executive level of AVAYA Communication (the manufacturer of the University’s communication equipment) to authorize SmartCall to offer unprecedented discount levels to UVI.
SmartCall’s donation has made it possible for UVI to upgrade its telephone service, has increased the University’s voice mail capacity by more than 50 percent and has provided UVI with Internet protocol telephone capability, known as voiceover IP.
In addition to significant discounts on its telecommunications equipment and labor, SmartCall also provided UVI with wireless networking equipment for a portion of each of its two campuses.
"This generous donation from SmartCall helps the University move forward with the deployment of new technologies," said Susan Anderson, UVI’s chief information officer. "It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Leerdam and the rest of his staff on this project. We will continue to look for new ways to partner with businesses in the Virgin Islands to enhance the experiences of our students, faculty and staff, as well as the rest of the community."
According to Deborah Hamilton, UVI’s director of annual giving, during the 2000-2001 academic year, philanthropic investments from local businesses ranged from a major gift of $60,000 in support of the Summer Institute for Future Global Leaders to donations of blooming plants and trees for the new entrance to the St. Thomas campus.
"Local businesses understand that they are making an investment in the economic future of the territory when they make a gift to UVI," Hamilton said. "We welcome all who want to become active partners with the University."
Publisher's note : Like the St. Croix Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
DONATION UPGRADES UVI TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Oct. 12, 2002 – The University of the Virgin Islands has received an in-kind donation valued at $118,811.79 from SmartCall of the Virgin Islands.
SmartCall of the Virgin Islands’ President and Chief Executive Officer Brent Leerdam placed a request at the executive level of AVAYA Communication (the manufacturer of the University’s communication equipment) to authorize SmartCall to offer unprecedented discount levels to UVI.
SmartCall’s donation has made it possible for UVI to upgrade its telephone service, has increased the University’s voice mail capacity by more than 50 percent and has provided UVI with Internet protocol telephone capability, known as voiceover IP.
In addition to significant discounts on its telecommunications equipment and labor, SmartCall also provided UVI with wireless networking equipment for a portion of each of its two campuses.
"This generous donation from SmartCall helps the University move forward with the deployment of new technologies," said Susan Anderson, UVI’s chief information officer. "It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Leerdam and the rest of his staff on this project. We will continue to look for new ways to partner with businesses in the Virgin Islands to enhance the experiences of our students, faculty and staff, as well as the rest of the community."
According to Deborah Hamilton, UVI’s director of annual giving, during the 2000-2001 academic year, philanthropic investments from local businesses ranged from a major gift of $60,000 in support of the Summer Institute for Future Global Leaders to donations of blooming plants and trees for the new entrance to the St. Thomas campus.
"Local businesses understand that they are making an investment in the economic future of the territory when they make a gift to UVI," Hamilton said. "We welcome all who want to become active partners with the University."
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SmartCall of the Virgin Islands’ President and Chief Executive Officer Brent Leerdam placed a request at the executive level of AVAYA Communication (the manufacturer of the University’s communication equipment) to authorize SmartCall to offer unprecedented discount levels to UVI.
SmartCall’s donation has made it possible for UVI to upgrade its telephone service, has increased the University’s voice mail capacity by more than 50 percent and has provided UVI with Internet protocol telephone capability, known as voiceover IP.
In addition to significant discounts on its telecommunications equipment and labor, SmartCall also provided UVI with wireless networking equipment for a portion of each of its two campuses.
"This generous donation from SmartCall helps the University move forward with the deployment of new technologies," said Susan Anderson, UVI’s chief information officer. "It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Leerdam and the rest of his staff on this project. We will continue to look for new ways to partner with businesses in the Virgin Islands to enhance the experiences of our students, faculty and staff, as well as the rest of the community."
According to Deborah Hamilton, UVI’s director of annual giving, during the 2000-2001 academic year, philanthropic investments from local businesses ranged from a major gift of $60,000 in support of the Summer Institute for Future Global Leaders to donations of blooming plants and trees for the new entrance to the St. Thomas campus.
"Local businesses understand that they are making an investment in the economic future of the territory when they make a gift to UVI," Hamilton said. "We welcome all who want to become active partners with the University."
Publisher's note : Like the St. John Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
DONATION UPGRADES UVI TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Oct. 12, 2002 – The University of the Virgin Islands has received an in-kind donation valued at $118,811.79 from SmartCall of the Virgin Islands.
SmartCall of the Virgin Islands’ President and Chief Executive Officer Brent Leerdam placed a request at the executive level of AVAYA Communication (the manufacturer of the University’s communication equipment) to authorize SmartCall to offer unprecedented discount levels to UVI.
SmartCall’s donation has made it possible for UVI to upgrade its telephone service, has increased the University’s voice mail capacity by more than 50 percent and has provided UVI with Internet protocol telephone capability, known as voiceover IP.
In addition to significant discounts on its telecommunications equipment and labor, SmartCall also provided UVI with wireless networking equipment for a portion of each of its two campuses.
"This generous donation from SmartCall helps the University move forward with the deployment of new technologies," said Susan Anderson, UVI’s chief information officer. "It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Leerdam and the rest of his staff on this project. We will continue to look for new ways to partner with businesses in the Virgin Islands to enhance the experiences of our students, faculty and staff, as well as the rest of the community."
According to Deborah Hamilton, UVI’s director of annual giving, during the 2000-2001 academic year, philanthropic investments from local businesses ranged from a major gift of $60,000 in support of the Summer Institute for Future Global Leaders to donations of blooming plants and trees for the new entrance to the St. Thomas campus.
"Local businesses understand that they are making an investment in the economic future of the territory when they make a gift to UVI," Hamilton said. "We welcome all who want to become active partners with the University."
Publisher's note : Like the St. Thomas Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
SmartCall of the Virgin Islands’ President and Chief Executive Officer Brent Leerdam placed a request at the executive level of AVAYA Communication (the manufacturer of the University’s communication equipment) to authorize SmartCall to offer unprecedented discount levels to UVI.
SmartCall’s donation has made it possible for UVI to upgrade its telephone service, has increased the University’s voice mail capacity by more than 50 percent and has provided UVI with Internet protocol telephone capability, known as voiceover IP.
In addition to significant discounts on its telecommunications equipment and labor, SmartCall also provided UVI with wireless networking equipment for a portion of each of its two campuses.
"This generous donation from SmartCall helps the University move forward with the deployment of new technologies," said Susan Anderson, UVI’s chief information officer. "It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Leerdam and the rest of his staff on this project. We will continue to look for new ways to partner with businesses in the Virgin Islands to enhance the experiences of our students, faculty and staff, as well as the rest of the community."
According to Deborah Hamilton, UVI’s director of annual giving, during the 2000-2001 academic year, philanthropic investments from local businesses ranged from a major gift of $60,000 in support of the Summer Institute for Future Global Leaders to donations of blooming plants and trees for the new entrance to the St. Thomas campus.
"Local businesses understand that they are making an investment in the economic future of the territory when they make a gift to UVI," Hamilton said. "We welcome all who want to become active partners with the University."
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UVI'S ST. CROIX GOLDEN KEY CHAPTER WINS AWARD
Oct. 12, 2002 – The University of the Virgin Islands St. Croix chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society won "The Best Membership Drive Award" at the 2002 Golden Key International Convention, held in August in Atlanta, Ga.
This award is presented to the Golden Key chapter that has attained the highest new-member response rate within a specific membership category. Last year the chapter achieved a 73 percent response rate.
"UVI's St. Croix chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society exemplifies what 'world class' leadership really means. These students not only excel among their local peers, but they also stand out on the world’s stage," said chapter advisor Miriam Osborne-Elliott, who is also the counseling and placement supervisor on the St. Croix campus. "Advising this group has been one of the highlights of my service to the institution."
Osborne-Elliott said that receiving the award seemed like déjà vu, since the chapter has won several awards in past years, winning in this same category.
Two advisers and four UVI students received the award in front of 1,200 delegates from around the world who attended the awards luncheon. Competing for the award were 42 other chapters from seven countries.
Prof. Francisco Depusoir is co-adviser of the St. Croix chapter.
The Golden Key International Honour Society provides academic recognition to college juniors and seniors in the top 15 percent of their class, along with leadership opportunities, community service, career networking and scholarships.
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This award is presented to the Golden Key chapter that has attained the highest new-member response rate within a specific membership category. Last year the chapter achieved a 73 percent response rate.
"UVI's St. Croix chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society exemplifies what 'world class' leadership really means. These students not only excel among their local peers, but they also stand out on the world’s stage," said chapter advisor Miriam Osborne-Elliott, who is also the counseling and placement supervisor on the St. Croix campus. "Advising this group has been one of the highlights of my service to the institution."
Osborne-Elliott said that receiving the award seemed like déjà vu, since the chapter has won several awards in past years, winning in this same category.
Two advisers and four UVI students received the award in front of 1,200 delegates from around the world who attended the awards luncheon. Competing for the award were 42 other chapters from seven countries.
Prof. Francisco Depusoir is co-adviser of the St. Croix chapter.
The Golden Key International Honour Society provides academic recognition to college juniors and seniors in the top 15 percent of their class, along with leadership opportunities, community service, career networking and scholarships.
Publisher's note : Like the St. Croix Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
'A NEW VISION IN NUTRITION' TALK AT BATTERY
St. John Business and Professional Women present a lecture by the Rev. Grafton Griffith at the Battery.
Griffith will speak on "A New Vision in Nutrition."
Call 693-5270 or 774-6757 for more information.
Griffith will speak on "A New Vision in Nutrition."
Call 693-5270 or 774-6757 for more information.
BPW MEETS FOR LUNCH AT HEALTH CENTER
St. John Business and Professional Women will meet for lunch at Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center.
Call 693-5270 or 774-6757 for more information.
Call 693-5270 or 774-6757 for more information.
BPW HOLDS SEMINAR ON RAPE AND MOLESTATION
St. John Business and Professional Women will hold a seminar on rape and molestation at the Legislature Building.
Michal Rhymer, director of the Family Resource Center, will present the lecture in a joint effort by BPW and AARP.
Call 693-5270 or 774-6757 for more information.
Michal Rhymer, director of the Family Resource Center, will present the lecture in a joint effort by BPW and AARP.
Call 693-5270 or 774-6757 for more information.
BPW HOLDS ANNUAL HONOR LUNCHEON
St. John Business and Professional Women holds its annual luncheon to honor Charles and Terry Pishko, Catherine Taylor, Ira Wade and Dionne Wells at the Westin Resort.
Call 693-5270 or 774-6757 for more information.
Call 693-5270 or 774-6757 for more information.
