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The Past Pupils' Union
It has been both a great pleasure and an honour to be President of the
Gonzaga Past Pupils' Union. The strong tie between the College and the
past was further nurtured. Fr. Peter Sexton extended a particular
welcome to the Union and for all his help, support and guidance to the
Union and myself in particular - a very sincere thank you.
One starts off the year expecting to do so much - however, time flies
and at the end of it all only so much can be achieved. Having been
involved in the Union for some years now,
I can advise that whilst it is achieving
some of its goals there is still great room
for improvement.
The Union is always trying to broaden
its horizons and give of itself to worth-
while causes. To this end we encourage
Past Pupils to join the Union and involve
themselves in some community work or a
particular interest which they might be
keen to develop. More active members are
needed - the running of the Union is
spread on the shoulders of too few. The
encouragement of more active members
is the single most necessary piece of Ray Cotter, President of P.P.U.
action for next years President. 1988-89.
The social side of the Union was very enjoyable. The Annual Dinner
was a great success and high numbers were in attendance. Kevin Feeney
spoke very well with some colourful anecdotes!
Rod Ensor brilliantly organised the Golf outing and dinner in
Milltown Golf Club - Thank you Rod - this proved to be an excellent
day with Brendan Coakley bringing home the honours.
The Past v Present Cricket took place again. The cricket was won by
the Past. It must be noted that Charlie Meenan got fed up fielding and
sneaked off home and I got four runs!
Next year's President Mr. Peter Mathews will I expect introduce an
organised structure to the Union and hopefully with increased support
further develop the undeveloped areas of the Union. I wish Peter every
success and I am confident he will do an excellent job bringing the Union
into the 1990s.
Finally a special thank you to all my Committee and congratulations
to the J.C.T. on their excellent Cup Campaign and for giving me the
privilege of being the only President to attend two cup finals in one year!
Ray Cotter
89
It has been both a great pleasure and an honour to be President of the
Gonzaga Past Pupils' Union. The strong tie between the College and the
past was further nurtured. Fr. Peter Sexton extended a particular
welcome to the Union and for all his help, support and guidance to the
Union and myself in particular - a very sincere thank you.
One starts off the year expecting to do so much - however, time flies
and at the end of it all only so much can be achieved. Having been
involved in the Union for some years now,
I can advise that whilst it is achieving
some of its goals there is still great room
for improvement.
The Union is always trying to broaden
its horizons and give of itself to worth-
while causes. To this end we encourage
Past Pupils to join the Union and involve
themselves in some community work or a
particular interest which they might be
keen to develop. More active members are
needed - the running of the Union is
spread on the shoulders of too few. The
encouragement of more active members
is the single most necessary piece of Ray Cotter, President of P.P.U.
action for next years President. 1988-89.
The social side of the Union was very enjoyable. The Annual Dinner
was a great success and high numbers were in attendance. Kevin Feeney
spoke very well with some colourful anecdotes!
Rod Ensor brilliantly organised the Golf outing and dinner in
Milltown Golf Club - Thank you Rod - this proved to be an excellent
day with Brendan Coakley bringing home the honours.
The Past v Present Cricket took place again. The cricket was won by
the Past. It must be noted that Charlie Meenan got fed up fielding and
sneaked off home and I got four runs!
Next year's President Mr. Peter Mathews will I expect introduce an
organised structure to the Union and hopefully with increased support
further develop the undeveloped areas of the Union. I wish Peter every
success and I am confident he will do an excellent job bringing the Union
into the 1990s.
Finally a special thank you to all my Committee and congratulations
to the J.C.T. on their excellent Cup Campaign and for giving me the
privilege of being the only President to attend two cup finals in one year!
Ray Cotter
89
