In Loving Memory

The Girl Guides Association lost a truly committed member of our

Executive Council this week... our dear Treasurer Kevin Horsford.

Leaders and girls are asked to attend his funeral.
May God give his family comfort and peace in this time of immense grief.

1957

Twenty (20) Guides from Trinidad and Tobago comprised of the following attended the World Camp held at Windsor Great Park, England and Doe Lake, Canada from July 27th – August 9th, in commemoration of the birth of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Movements.

PORT-OF-SPAIN DIVISION

Judy Ganteaume, Helen Downs, Marilyn Arneaud, Brenda Woo, Mariela Hamel Smith, Lindy Ann Bodden, Terry Ann Gibson, Elizabeth Ramesar

CENTRAL DIVISION

Ione Edwards, Carolyn Meghu, Grace Rachpaul, Nancy Earle, Lystra Karim

NORTH DIVISION

Millicent Ramkeesoon

TOBAGO

Ann Mitchell

CADET                                  Cheryl Greaves

RANGER                               Barbara Chatoor

CAPTAIN                               Ms. Grace Anderson – Bronze Beaver Award

Also attending a Training Course at Foxlease at the same time of the Camp were:

Ms. David Lynch, Ms. Hamilton, Ms. James, Ms. Alicia Mc Carthy

1958

Moyra Ann Roach – Lieutenant 4th Port-of-Spain Guides; Jacqueline Lee – Sea Ranger SS Santa Maria visited a Ranger Camp in Basse Terre, Guadeloupe and

Wendy Bain – 2nd Port-of-Spain Rangers attended a three week International Camp at Our Cabana, Cuernavaca, Mexico as a Juliet Low Awardee.  The Cabana celebrated it first anniversary on July 24th and marked the occasion by dedicating its new swimming pool to Lord Baden-Powell

1964

On Sunday 23rd February 1964 the Girl Guides Association of Trinidad and Tobago celebrated its Golden Jubilee 1914 – 1964 with a service of prayer and thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, San Fernando – Canon M.E. Farquhar delivered the address.

Denise Maughan - Sebro

DID YOU KNOW THAT – ‘It runs in Families’ - 1

Denise Maughan-Sebro began her Guiding Career as a girl guide enrolled at Nelson’s Island in 1969 and served as a Ranger in the Point Fortin Ranger Unit under Captain – Ms. Wilma Chang, who recommended her as a First Class and outstanding Guide.

Denise Maughan represented the Association at a Camp at Doe Lake, Ontario, Canada in _1970’s where she excelled in swimming and water activities.  Her dedication to the Association and commitment to the Promise and Law impacted on her daughters – Ayanna, and Kandis_, who have shared their mother’s enthusiasm and “belonging” to the Movement.

Ayanna now Dr. Ayanna Sebro started her Guiding Career as a brownie’s in St. Gabriel’s private school at 5 yeas old.  She was also a senior guide at Bishop Anstey High School and Tranquility Secondary School and young leader at second Port-of–Spain. She later represented the Association Internationally at Olave 89 in Sussex, England with Catherine Reid as her Guider and attended the World Camp held in Denmark alongside the World Conference in 1993.

During her studies abroad she maintained her Guiding contact in the United States of America and on her return to Trinidad she was appointed Vice President of the Association.

Her sister, Kandis was also a Brownie

Ms. Barbara Harris

Ms. Barbara Harris, USA Trainer, visited Trinidad and Tobago in May – June 1976; here are some notes from her Trainings

Meeting at Susumachar Church Hall San Fernando – 13th May 1976

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

• Mrs. 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”.

Couva Training May 20th 1976

Most of the people present were Guiders.

Tools:  Ms. Harris told the Leaders that in anything they do they need tools:

• The Handbooks are the Leaders tools for guiding

• Keeping records is a tool leaders use when planning any activities with their girls e.g. money spent, income and expenses, net amount

• A plan is a tool especially when camping.  A plan enables the leader to be sure she has enough of everything for her campers e.g. there should be adequate food for all.

• It is important when the Leader is planning a camp that she plans with her girls because some of them may have allergies or religious differences which affect food choices.

• When taking girls to camp, the leader should be aware of how to get in touch with people in cases of emergency, e.g. nearest doctor, nearest hospital, nearest police station

• These people should be informed in writing about your presence in the Area

Training Point Fortin 22nd May 1976

International Song and Music

When the group was asked:      What is Music?   -  Most answered that it is a pleasing sound.

The main thing that brings about these sounds are:

• The voice – Instruments; Animals; Birds; and the Wind

The benefits of Music in the guiding Programme are:

1. Expression

2. It brings outs talent

3. Appreciation

4. Self-confidence

5. Co-operation

6. Relaxation

7. Interest

8. Education

9. Satisfaction

10. Creating Atmosphere

11. Discipline – Character Building

12. Variety – Tolerance

Tobago Madon House 15th June 1976

Plan Ahead

Ms Harris told the group that any activities they are planning should be planned ahead and through the proper channels e.g. Guider/District Commissioner, Division Commissioner, Area Commissioner and Headquarters.  In the case of money, Project Accurate, records should be kept of income, expenses, profits or losses and a Copy submitted to Headquarters immediately upon completion of the project.

Ms. Cordner   enrolled Guiders who were never enrolled and presented Warrant Cards to Ms. Rebecca Seales, Ms. Alverna Yorke, Ms. Linda Dick, Ms. Elinore King, Ms. Jacqueline Springer and Ms. Pamela Leslie.

Meeting at Guayaguayare – 25th June 1976

Finance:     Ms. Harris told the group that ‘National’ should always be informed of any Fund Raising Programme that any area is planning to put on.  A final report after each activity should always be sent to Headquarters.  In this way the Executive Committee will be aware of fund raising activities and also aware of profits or losses to be able to give positive assistance for future planning.

Sangre Grande 2nd July 1976

Ms. Harris explained in response to the question – What is Girl Guiding ?

• Girl Guiding is a movement where young people get together to serve the community and to help others.  Guiding is an educational movement and it helps to mold the character of young girls.

• Guide’s Own – this is a ceremony done by Guides not in the place of a church service, but it can be used as an alternative when Guides are at camp. It can be religious in nature, but does not have to be so.

Camper’s License training, Arima July 16 1976

Ms. Harris   In summing up the performances and general activities of the week’s programme stressed the importance of deadlines and mentioned the advantages and disadvantages of meeting deadlines. She said that although participants were not aware, they were being tested, from the moment they arrived – their attitudes; ability to get along well with others; sharing with others their dedication and sense of responsibility, were always being observed. She expressed disappointment at the lack of dedication displayed and advised that as leaders they should always take the initiatives, always attend meetings to know what is going on, ask questions and follow up at all times.  Lack of information re responsibilities and haphazard arrangements were not good enough.

Ms. Harris   Explained that this was a top level training camp and the participants should have been “prepared”. Their behavior showed that they did not observe the basic rule “Be Prepared” and interpreted this to mean open indifference or defiance.  She stressed the need to follow directions to be able to pass them on to the girls in their care.

Ms. Una Alexander

Ms. Una Alexander was a Brownie Guider attached to the Guayaguayare District in 1972.  Ms Alexander was appointed Division Commissioner, Guayaguayare in 1978 and assistant Area Commissioner, Nariva/Mayaro Division in 1970.  She served with the late Teckla Alves.

Ms Alexander represented the Association at Caribbean Link Trainings in Jamaica in 1975 and at Juliet Low Gathering in London in April 1981.  During her Guiding career she was totally committed to Trainings and Camps and worked with Mrs Barbara Harris US Trainer in 1976 during her stay here.

Her contribution to Girl Guiding covered many areas including Training, Unit Leader, Local Association member.

She received the Sandbox Bronze Award in 1982 as well as Long Service Award.