Dear Old Michaelian,

Welcome to the Autumn 1999 edition of "The Mitre", I hope you enjoy it and appreciate, as I do, the hard work that two or three of the committee put into producing this twice yearly publication. This will be the last "Mitre" of the Millennium, and therefore the last opportunity for the Association to communicate with you in this millennium, UNLESS YOU ATTEND, the NOT TO BE MISSED, MILLENNIUM REUNION WEEKEND on 30/31 October 1999.

Already a lot of discussion has taken place over the arrangements. What would YOU, our members, like included so that YOU will attend? This reunion weekend is going to be even better than that of two years ago, held to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the founding of St. Michael’s.

Too many people in this day and age rely on others to keep things going. Unfortunately, to a certain extent this is true of the Old Michaelian Association. Over the years, dozens of members have made a commitment to keep the Association going. Judging by the number of members we still have, considering the school closed thirty years ago, they have done an excellent job. The current committee are more than happy to maintain the momentum, but a little more support from the membership would help to ensure its continued success.

There are only THREE things that are required of you, the Members.

WRITE an article for "The Mitre". You have heard me say this before. I also repeat that there is no need to worry about ‘grama, spellins or presuntashun’. Just give us the facts and we can find someone to edit it. Make it anonymous if you wish. Remember there is no cane, strap or detention waiting, only much appreciation of your effort!

  FIND a lapsed or non member and get them to join. They wont know what they’ve missed until they try it! Five pounds for four years membership, hardly expensive when you consider that gives you two news letters and a reunion every year.

SUPPORT the reunion. Come along with that newly found OM and be GUARANTEED an enjoyable time. If you are worried about who will be there, give a committee member a call nearer the time and we will let you know who has booked. In any case you will never feel as if you are on your own. ‘Other halves’ are very welcome to join in with the husbands and wives who regularly attend.

In the meantime, enjoy what is left of the summer (!), and as usual we hope this finds you in good health. Also of course, A ‘Happy New Millennium’ to those who we will not see in October.

Bob Hill