Circular No 855 Extra

Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 26 of March 2018 No. 855 extra

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Dear Friends,

Emails on the Venezuela situation follow.

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George Mickiewicz <amickiew@att.net>

Feb 24 at 4:55 PM

Thanks, Joe, for your wisdom and valuable advice

Transparency and honesty are Core Values that I try to abide by.  

So on my part so far I have personally donated US$500 to Ladislao for Central Venezuela and have collected US$495 from family and friends......of which US$300 have already been sent to Gabriel’s account and I still have US$200 to distribute per Ladislao and your guidance.

May God continue to guide and help us in our work for the Venezuelan old boys,

George 

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Joseph Berment-McDowald  <bermentmcdowald@yahoo.com>

Feb 24 at 4:15 PM

George,

Good evening! I think that the most equitable thing is to have one pot (i.e. for all contributions to be fully disclosed) and divide all contributions for all sectors in proportion to the number of people being served. 

The information that I shared with you recently indicates that we are serving (more correctly ought to serve ) 12 thru Adolfo's good offices, whilst in reality what we last provided was assumed to be for 5 at that time. It can't be that they can have (would have had) enough at this time. 

It would be sensible to target Roberto from Colombia, if he is isolated and receiving no other assistance.  

I can't comment anymore than I have. Possibly, Ladislao can help?

Yours in service,

Joe

(Yes, Joe, I believe that Luis Guio’s offer is to be taken up and he could sponsor Roberto Bodington. Roberto is on Whatsapp, his number is +58 414 646 0450 Ed)

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ANTONI MICKIEWICZ <amickiew@att.net>

Feb 24 at 9:34 AM

Some thoughts and ideas that came to mind as I prayerfully read the referenced Circular.

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Hi Ladislao

How many oldboys were you able to assist with the money deposited in your Miami account in December?

High Protein Supplement - are you able to get it from Miami via the door-to-door service and using any remaining funds from December?

Please send pertinent information regarding the Miami service in case we need to use it.

(There are only three persons on the list in the Caracas area but there could be more, Editor)

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Hi Joe et ASAA

Have not been able to send the US$200 as of this morning due to weekly limits by my bank. Will probably be able to send next week as the remittance of $300 was sent over the last weekend.

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Hi Joe, Ladislao and Luis - Roberto Bodington in Maracaibo & others in West Venezuela

Would like to consider using the remaining US$200 to help Roberto and any others who need the help in West Venezuela.....the only area that we seem unable to help today

Using the kind offer that we received from Luis Guio in Colombia a few weeks ago:

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Dear George, JBM and friends,

I regret to hear that customs has taken a share, although it is not surprising to me.  

As some of you know, I still have family in Venezuela, one Ant and Cousins to whom I send regularly money, groceries and medication in small packages from Colombia via "Maicao - Colombia - Paraguachón - Venezuela" north of Maracaibo, west of Venezuela.

Needless to say, my courier system is smuggling with a friend on the border. I am ashamed to resort to such means. Of course I would like to use formal channels but they do not work.  Via smuggling, by sending US $30 dollars + 2 pennies I can provide a month food supplies for one person in Venezuela. 

This channel is at your service.  

Keep in mind that the methodology is "Smurfing", i.e. tiny packages regularly across the border.  

Fortunately, in result terms and unfortunately in moral terms, the current Venezuelan officials when they see a minor package they let it slide, for just a couple of pennies on the dollar.

Should any one need this channel, please let me know. I am there to help. 

Luis Guio

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Another idea came to mind as I read the Circular....please say a prayer that it might materialize.

May God bless us all as we continue trying to meet the needs of our Venezuelan brothers in dire need by using the bounty that Our Lord has granted each one of us who are living in free societies, have medicines, do not go to bed hungry and enjoy our last years; all privileges that ,Venezuela and Venezuelans do not have today.

George/Jorge/Yury/Shish - AB/MSB 1956-1962

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ANTONI MICKIEWICZ <amickiew@att.net>

Feb 18 at 7:05 AM

Please confirm that yesterday's and today's $ have been received.....thanks

Still dealing with limits....will try to send $195 balance tomorrow.

General Questions: 

At this point, how many oldboys have contributed to the cause?...names not needed

How much money total?

What are the plans to obtain future contributions?

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Joseph Berment-McDowald  <bermentmcdowald@yahoo.com>

Feb 18 at 8:51 AM

Dear George,

Information on the names and number of Old Boys who contributed to the alumni in Eastern Venezuela and the amount of money received and what was spent (more than the receipts) for the first cycle is detailed in the WhatsApp Chat emailed to you. Information for the next cycle will be provided in the identical manner. 

So far we have received two more donations and two more are on their way. I have received three additional pledges, which alltogether should hopefully make a pot of around $2,000 US. 

We will soon be having an ASAA executive committee meeting for the specific purpose of planning and approving a more effective response, each attendee will be expected  (required) to walk with his cash contribution.

I can only speak about what I have been asked to manage by Ladislao namely the efforts which are being made on relation to the Eastern Old Boys.

When we do hold our delayed meeting, within a week or two, hopefully there will be more to report. 

Please let me know if I can provide any further information. 

Yours sincerely,

Joe

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George Mickiewicz <amickiew@att.net>

Feb 18 at 9:11 AM

Thanks, Joe

Will not share any names.

Will respect their privacy.

Great news that oldboys continue to contribute to this great cause.  

US$2000 is a significant number and will go a long way.

Wishing the ASAA a successful and productive upcoming meeting,

George

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Gabriel Faria <gabefaria@yahoo.com>

Feb 18 at 9:15 AM

Antoni,

See image of the amounts which are showing as processing I assume they will go through on Monday.

So, 305.00 in total.

I then go to the bank here in Trinidad and get US cash which I will pass to Joe.

I received one other contribution of 500.00 which was converted here in Trinidad already.

I am not sure what else was sent through other channels.

Joe can provide details on what has been sent out.

Regards

Gabe

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Joseph Berment-McDowald  <bermentmcdowald@yahoo.com>

Feb 18 at 9:25 AM

Thank you: A privilege to serve.

Sincerely,

JBM

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George Mickiewicz <amickiew@att.net>

Thanks, Gabe.

Hopefully I can transfer the rest tomorrow.

Very glad, thankful and proud of the value adding role that you are playing,

George 

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Joseph Berment-McDowald  <bermentmcdowald@yahoo.com>

Feb 18 at 10:48 AM

George,

I forgot to mention that we (have) will be serving four more Old Boy families for a total of nine.

Sincerely,

JBM

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EDITED by Ladislao Kertesz,  kertesz11@yahoo.com,  if you would like to be in the circular’s mailing list or any old boy that you would like to include.

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