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‘Music is part of our History’

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DID YOU KNOW THAT...

‘Music is part of our History’

Lady Baden-Powell we’re really glad

  • To bring you good wishes from Trinidad

  • The Guides at home told us that we must say

  • They hope that you’d come and see us some day

  • They’ve asked us to tell our Majesty

  • That they wish Her health and prosperity

  • It’s the nicest trip we have known – BUT STILL

  • There’s really no place like home

 

Chorus

  • TRINIDAD – TRINIDAD, we love you too bad

  • No matter where we may go,

  • There’s no better place

  • Than the land of calypso (Repeat chorus)

The Arima Guide Hut

The North Eastern Division Hut – now called - ARIMA GUIDE HUT, was started in 1963 with a concrete floor, galvanize iron roof and a steel frame but remained unused by Guides till 1969 when a Gala Christmas party for all Guides, Leaders, Commissioners and LA Members was held.

 

Lady Baden-Powell unveiled the Plaque at a function on Wednesday 1st April 1964 at 9.30 a.m. at the site of the proposed North Eastern Division Hut.

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Ms. Barbara Harris

“Communication – where there is a lack of communication things start deteriorating” – Barbara Harris

  • Ms. Harris explained her experience with communication the previous day – “I was due to visit ten units at ten different venues in about four and one half hours, but because I communicated with Miss Saunders that I was able to visit ten units at the same time but at three different venues, this was done by groups getting together and interacting with each other”.

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Mrs. Jessie Masson

Mrs. Jessie Masson wife of Dr. George Masson at the invitation of Sir George Le Hunte became a member of the Executive Committee which was formed to discuss which steps might be taken to start a Company of Girl Guides here.


Mrs. Masson worked hard and was instrumental in procuring the lands and a hut and in 1921 Headquarters appointed her a Life Deputy President.  It was Miss Doris Burslem who kept the Guides Flag flying in Trinidad and saved the young movement from disintegration during the difficult period (1914 – 1918).  Mrs. Masson considers that Guiding owes Mrs. Burslem a debt of gratitude for her work then.


Taken from: Women at Work article on Jessie Masson – Evening News, Saturday 30th June 1951, Page 3

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Guides attended the World Camp

In 1957, Twenty (20) Guides attended the World Camp held at Windsor Great Park, England ...

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Brownies started at age 7

Changing child development and behavioural patterns ... the following age groups be instituted to replace the existing age groups.

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History Facts about Guiding in Trinidad & Tobago

The first uniform was a Khaki blouse with long sleeves, a navy blue serge skirt of almost maxi length.  Khaki hats, white haversack, black shoes and stockings made it complete.

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There are Guidelines for Registering Units...

A Unit must be registered at Headquarters not more than three (3) months from its formation.  It is essential that the Unit be recorded and it is not necessary to wait for the enrolment of the girls to record it.

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Guide Month provides opportunities for promotion of the Movement...

In 1977 the Executive Committee of the Girl Guides Association of Trinidad and Tobago adopted the month of October as Guide Month with an aim of increasing Public Awareness of the Movement i.e.

  • To arouse awareness and give information on the principles, objectives and general organization of the Movement.

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The Plan – Emergency Plans and Procedures

Leaders at Emergency Headquarters

  • Should divide personnel into patrols of four who should be sent to various given areas or streets to check -:

  • what damage has been done

  • if anyone needs food, clothes, first aid,

  • 2 remain if necessary,

  • 2 return to Headquarters with written information

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There are Beatitudes For Leaders

Blessed are the leaders who have not sought the high place, but who have been drafted into service because of their ability and willingness to serve.

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