newsletter #10 • sept. 2010 metal industries company ltd.

MIC has embarked on a volunteerism initiative which isdesigned to give our trainees practical training in allareas of home construction while affording them theopportunity to assist others in the various communities.As an organization we feel that developing the spirit ofvolunteerism is of great benefit to our trainees. Serviceto others is good for the human spirit and it also buildsself-esteem, qualities we will instill in our traineesalong with the technical training they receive.Habitat forHumanityThis venture was launched in May,2010, as part of Habitat for Humanity’s“Women Who Build” project. OurHYPE Laventille female traineeshoned their construction skills whileexperiencing the reality of working in the field. Mr.Julien Chester, Volunteer and Alliance Coordinator forHabitat for Humanity,was very pleased withthe enthusiasm andwillingness to learn thatwas demonstrated byour trainees. He looksforward to working withthem on upcomingprojects throughoutTrinidad and Tobago.Trainee learns Bricklaying.COMMUNITY OUTREACHMemisa CentreThis project, which began in June, 2010, wasimplemented with the help of the HYPE SangreGrande and Macoya trainees. The team performedrefurbishment works at the Memisa Centre forRetarded Children at Guanapo. Projects includedbuilding a retaining wall, upgrading bathrooms andbuilding and installing a gate. Several of the residentsof the facility were also able to contribute by helping torestore their home. Ella Claxton, Superintendant ofthe facility, was very pleased that the trainees wereable to offer their skills, with the assistance of theirinstructors.HYPE trainees and instructors and Memisa helpers.MIC plans to continue these projects during themonths of July and August. This will give trainees anopportunity to continue to work and improve their skillswhile they seek employment.Julien Chester - Volunteer Alliance Coordinatorfor Habitat for Humanity with trainees.Memisa residents with MIC trainees and instructors andElla Claxton, Superintendant.Our very own Cherylann Thomas, President of the Friends of RoxboroughCommittee (Tobago), is very active in her community. The Friends of Roxboroughis a non-profit organization dedicated to up-lifting the peaceful Tobago community.The Committee sponsored a Bingo night in September with fun and prizes for all.MIC congratulates Cherylann on her community outreach efforts and looks forward tocontinuing to support her efforts.7 7