{"id":5744,"date":"2015-01-28T15:07:44","date_gmt":"2015-01-28T15:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alps.asmlt.com\/?page_id=5744"},"modified":"2016-04-25T09:44:56","modified_gmt":"2016-04-25T09:44:56","slug":"diary-through-the-years","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/?page_id=5744","title":{"rendered":"DIARY THROUGH THE YEARS"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
A look at the diary of activities throughout the first 15 years of the Association\u2019s existence bears tribute to the untiring efforts of the members of the various editions of the Council of Administration. There are no records of how well each and every activity was patronised by members and friends, but it would not surprise anyone to say that attendances could always have been better!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1994<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Foundation Meeting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nPasta Night during the 50-hour Bicycle Marathon by Lyceum
\nStudents, with proceeds in aid of Caritas Malta.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nFoundation Meeting. Courtesy call on President Ugo Mifsud
\nBonnici, who accepted to honour ALPS with his patronage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
17<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Social evening at Qawra Palace Hotel. Education Minister
\nMichael Falzon accepted Honorary Presidency of ALPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
BBQ at Marsa Sports Club.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
1, 22<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Two ALPS-sponsored Fora for Local Councils on the establishment
\nof Neighbourhood Watch and Victim Support.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
September<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nFirst issue of ALPS News, edited by Founding President
\nGuido Saliba, with the draft Statute in supplement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
17<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Evening excursion to Gozo with buffet supper at Arzella
\nRestaurant, Marsalforn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
18<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural tour of Fort St Elmo and visit to The Malta
\nExperience, with coffee break at Officers\u2019 Mess,
\nPolice Academy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nGroup blood donation to SMOM Blood Bank, Floriana.
\nFirst Annual General Meeting, approval of Statute and
\nelection of first Council of Administration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Extraordinary General Meeting to elect Second Vice-
\nPresident.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
1995<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n(fourth centenary of Collegium Melitense)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
21<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Day\u2019s outing to Ghajn Tuffieha Barracks, organised
\nby the Civic Affairs Commission especially for children
\nof St Therese Home of Zurrieq, co-sponsored by YSO (Education),
\nRotary Club Sliema, Bernard Own Scouts and Simonds Farsons
\nCisk Ltd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nFourth issue of ALPS News under the new
\neditorship of Joseph S. Abela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Dinner-dance at Marsa Sports Club.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
19<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural visits to Hal Millieri, Bir Miftuh
\nand San Girgor Churches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
25<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Bicycle Marathon and Pasta Night at The
\nLyceum, Hamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Family Picnic at Ghajn Tuffieha Barracks.
\nCultural visit to the Maritime Museum and Vittoriosa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Soir\u00e9e Lyrique at The Lyceum, Hamrun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
6<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Third Annual General Meeting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
8<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Celebration Mass on the fourth centenary
\nof the Collegium Melitense.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
4<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Get-together, reading and presentation
\nof prizes for Essay Competition for current Lyceum students.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
11<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural visit to the Aquaculture Centre
\nat St Lucian\u2019s Tower and Marsaxlokk.
\nReunion for all past students who entered The Lyceum up
\nto and including 1950, at the Lancer Hotel, Salini Bay.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Night of Neapolitan Songs, Wine and Pizza
\nat the White Rocks Complex, Bahar ic-Caghaq.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
1996<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nEducation and National Culture Minister Evarist Bartolo
\naccepted Honorary Presidency of ALPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
1997<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
23<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Luncheon at the Park Hotel, Sliema<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n\u201cYouth in Music\u201d, Foundation Day Concert
\nat The Lyceum Theatre, Hamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
6<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
22<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural tour of Fort St Angelo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
27<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Luncheon at Paradise Bay Hotel, Cirkewwa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nCultural tour of Fort Rinella, Kalkara.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
19<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Barbecue Supper at Park Hotel, Sliema, in honour of
\noutgoing ALPS Spiritual Director Fr Salvino Azzopardi
\nSJ and his brother Fr Anton, former ALPS Spiritual Director,
\nbefore the former\u2019s departure to the missions in
\nSri Lanka. ALPS donation of Lm70 for the missions. Fr
\nJohn Zammit introduced as new Spiritual Director.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Fourth Annual General Meeting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
25<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Pasta Night at Park Hotel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nFive-day tour of Morocco with Sullivan & Sullivan
\nLtd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
1998<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
9<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Fenkata at Tas-Soldi Restaurant, Mgarr
\nMalta.
\nSub-committee formed to study feasibility of setting up
\nVictim Support Scheme in Malta (pilot project with Gzira
\nLocal Council).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
28<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural and social day\u2019s tour of
\nGozo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
18<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Luncheon at the Coral Reef Restaurant,
\nQawra, in honour of Mr Justice Giovanni Bonello on his
\nappointment as Resident Judge of the European Court of
\nHuman Rights.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
16<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Kanzunetti, Operetti u Spagetti, a musical
\nconcert and dinner at The Lyceum.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
16<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Launching of the first edition of The Chanticleer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural visit to Mediaevel Times and Knights
\nof Malta, Mdina, with lunch at Palazzo Notabile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
25<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Evening trip to Comino on \u201cThe Buccaneer\u201d,
\ncomplete with swim and snack.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
August<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n10-day Russian Waterways Tour with Cosmos
\nof UK.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
4<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Fifth Annual General Meeting at The Lyceum.
\nStatute amended to include Regular, Life, Associate and
\nHonorary membership of ALPS.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
17<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Dinner-dance at Paradise Bay Hotel, Cirkewwa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nALPS branch established in USA.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
29<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Requiem Mass at St Aloysius College, Birkirkara,
\nfor the repose of souls of deceased past students and
\nteachers of the Lyceum and relatives of current members.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
1999<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nPresident of Malta Guido de Marco accepted
\nto be the Patron of ALPS, as per the Statute.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
16<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Patronage and Foundation Day dinner at
\nthe Victoria Hotel, Sliema.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
22<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural tour of Upper Fort St Elmo and
\nvisit to The Knights Hospitallers Exhibition, Valletta.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
ALPS group participated in John Suda\u2019s
\nTVM live programme \u201cKieku Tajjeb\u201d with a donation
\nfor the Eden Foundation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
29<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Fenkata ta\u2019 l-Imnarja at Freddie
\nFormosa\u2019s villa at Ta\u2019 Giorni.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nCultural visit to Birgu.
\nCultural tour of Fort St Angelo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
August<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
28<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Barbecue at Water\u2019s Edge, Marsascala.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
September<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nRound Malta Day Cruise with Captain Morgan.
\nSecond issue of The Chanticleer published.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nALPS branch established in New South Wales,
\nAustralia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Sixth Annual General Meeting at The Lyceum.
\nSpecial Concert with Enzo Gusman and Friends.
\nPizza-Pasta Night at the Alexandra Palace Hotel, St Julian\u2019s.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
28<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Requiem Mass at St Philip and St James
\nChapel, San Gwann.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nChristmas Party for families of ALPS members.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
21<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Special Dinner in honour of Past Patron
\nand Honorary Presidents, at Coral Reef Restaurant, Qawra.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
2000<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Grand Millennium Celebration Reunion at
\nRadisson SAS Bay Point Resort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nFirst AGM of ALPS NSW Branch.
\nSixth anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving at Ss Philip and
\nJames Chapel, San Gwann.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
8<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural tour of Senglea with lunch at
\nManchester Bar and Restaurant.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Lyceum Scouts Group Easter Camp at Fort
\nMellieha, with non-scout members attending the Campfire.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Visit to Rinella Movie Park, Kalkara, with
\noptional lunch.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
22<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Barbecue evening on The Terrace of the
\nCoastline Hotel, Salina.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
September<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nCultural tour including Rhine Cruise with
\nHix Travel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nSeventh AGM at The Lyceum, Hamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
2001<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nFr Paul Zammit SJ resigns as Spiritual
\nDirector after being posted to Gozo. Succeeded by Fr William
\nBartolo, OFM Conv. (already Spiritual Director of The
\nLyceum and the Lyceum Scouts Group).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAgreement reached with the Conventual Franciscan
\nCommunity of St Paul\u2019s Bay for ALPS to restore and
\ntake care of St Anne\u2019s Chapel at Pwales Valley.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
9<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Pasta Night at the Park Hotel, Sliema.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
19<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Family Picnic at Buskett.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nDay of Spiritual Recollection at St Anne\u2019s
\nChapel, Pwales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Concert of Classical and Nostalgic Songs
\nat The Lyceum.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
9<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Dun Gorg Preca, one of the most illustrious
\nof Lyceum Past Students, beatified by Pope John Paul II
\nduring his Papal Visit to Malta.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nALPS publishes booklet, \u201cDun Gorg
\nu l-Liceo\u201d, for the occasion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
26<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Walking tour of Mqabba, organised by Local
\nCouncil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nCultural tour of Gozo, with lunch at Martin\u2019s
\nDiner, Nadur.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
August<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nFeast of St Anne celebrated at the chapel
\nin Pwales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
September<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nTahlita Sajfija, an evening of songs and
\ndelicious food by the seaside at Marsascala.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
7<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Eighth AGM at The Lyceum, Hamrun. Blessed
\nGorg Preca declared Patron Saint of ALPS.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Requiem Mass at the Chapel of the Assumption
\nTaz-Zellieqa, Gharghur, while St Anne\u2019s Chapel was
\nunder restoration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Dinner-dance at Radisson SAS Bay Point
\nResort, Pembroke. Part of proceeds (Lm150) donated to
\nEden Foundation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n18-day Cruise and Stay Holiday in Dubai.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Christmastide Dinner at Imperial Hotel,
\nSliema.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2002<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Valentine\u2019s Day Dinner at Ta\u2019
\nMarija Restaurant, Mosta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
16<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Anniversary Concert and Reception at The
\nLyceum, Hamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural tour of Mdina followed by lunch
\nat Xara Palace Hotel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThird edition of The Chanticleer launched<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
11<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Weekend of Recollection at Manresa Retreats
\nHouse, Rabat, Gozo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
25<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Social activity at St Anne\u2019s Chapel,
\nPwales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Full day\u2019s tour of Gozo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
6<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Summer BBQ at Paradise Bay Resort Hotel,
\nCirkewwa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Feast of St Anne celebrated at the chapel,
\nPwales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
September<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nAGM of ALPS NSW Branch.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
21<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
21 Ikla Sajfija bil-Kant u l-Poezija on
\nMarsascala coastline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Requiem Mass at St Anne\u2019s Chapel,
\nPwales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
9<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Special excursion to Siggiewi and The Limestone
\nHeritage, with lunch at Hagar Qim Restaurant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Christmastide Buffet Dinner at the Four
\nSeasons Restaurant, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
2003<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
11<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Conducted tour of Casa Rocca Piccola and
\nvisit to The Great Siege of Malta and The Knights of St
\nJohn walk-through exhibition, followed by lunch at Inspirations
\nRestaurant, St James Cavalier, Valletta.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
28<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
28 Ninth AGM at The Lyceum, Hamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
14<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Valentine\u2019s Day Dinner at the Diplomat
\nHotel, Sliema<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
29<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Foundation Day Concert and Reception at
\nThe Lyceum, Hamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
26<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Full day\u2019s tour of Gozo with lunch
\nat St Patrick\u2019s Hotel, Xlendi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
10<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Feast of Blessed Gorg Preca at St Anne\u2019s
\nChapel, Pwales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural visit to Casa Bernard, Rabat Malta,
\nwith lunch at The Grotto Tavern.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nDay of Spiritual Retreat at Manresa House,
\nRabat Gozo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nFeast of St Anne at the chapel in Pwales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
August<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
31<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Barbecue with a Difference at Inspirations
\nRestaurant, St James Cavalier, Valletta, with ALPS Founder-President
\nGuido Saliba celebrating 80th birthday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Requiem Mass at Chapel of the Assumption,
\nTaz-Zellieqa, Gharghur, while St Anne\u2019s Chapel was
\nbeing repaved.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
12<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Christmas Dinner at the Coastline Hotel,
\nSalina Bay.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
2004<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nTenth-anniversary logo starts appearing
\non ALPS News.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
25<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Tenth Annual General Meeting at The Lyceum,
\nHamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nStickers showing anniversary logo start
\nbeing used on all ALPS stationery and correspondence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSpecial, full-colour issue of ALPS News
\nto mark the Association\u2019s 10th anniversary.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
26<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
News conference for all local media to
\nlaunch anniversary activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
26<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Interview on PBS cultural programme \u201cMeander\u201d
\nregarding the cultural side of the anniversary activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
4<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Concert of Compositions by Charles Camilleri
\nat Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard, in association with
\nthe Malta Tourism Authority\u2019s \u201cWindows on
\nMusic\u201d series at 5-star hotels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
ALPS 10th anniversary day.
\nThanksgiving Mass at the Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort.
\nCelebration Dinner, with presentation of mementoes to
\nALPS\u2019s first Honorary Life Member Winston V. Zahra
\nand all founder-members who kept up their membership.
\nALPS website www.alpsmalta.com officially inaugurated
\nduring the dinner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
27<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Rally for Lyceum Past Students at The Lyceum
\nas part of the Lyceum Bicycle Marathon in aid of the Malta
\nCommunity Chest Fund. ALPS participated in the organisation
\nand presented a sponsorship of Lm100.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural tour of San Anton Palace and Private
\nGardens at Attard, guided by Brig. Claude Gaffiero, by
\ncourtesy of President Edward Fenech Adami. Lunch at Saracino\u2019s
\nCaf\u00e9, Attard.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
19<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Cultural tour of \u201cCaravaggio
\n\u2013 Una Mostra Impossibile\u201d at the restored
\nCaraffa Stores on the Vittoriosa waterfront, guided
\nby Fr Marius Zerafa OP. Lunch at the Caraffa Stores.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Cultural tour to San
\nAnton Palace and Private Gardens.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
19<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Cultural visit to
\n“The Impossible Exhibition” of Caravaggio’s works and
\nluncheon at Caraffa Stores, Vittoriosa.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
26<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Weekend spiritual
\nretreat at Manresa House, Victoria Gozo, with former
\nMUSEUM Secretary-General John Formosa<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
17<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Reinauguration of St Anne\u2019s Chapel
\nat Pwales Valley, featuring new flagstone paving and polishing,
\nnew pedestal for the statues of St Anne, St Joachim and
\nthe little Virgin Mary, a commemorative plaque unveiled
\nby Tourism & Culture Minister Francis Zammit Dimech
\nand the first-ever presentation of a newborn baby to St
\nAnne by a Pwales family.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
September<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
25<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
High tea at Charles Il-Barri Restaurant,
\nMgarr, with guided visit to the wartime shelter beneath
\nthe restaurant. Mass at St Mary Parish Church, Mgarr,
\nfollowed by buffet dinner and cabaret show at Paradise
\nBay Resort Hotel, Cirkewwa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural visit to Vittoriosa, starting
\nwith an informative talk at Couvre Porte and continuing
\nwith visits to the Inquisitors’ Palace, the exhibition
\n“The Art of Pain”, Vittoriosa Parish Church and Museum,
\nthe Collachio and lunch at Il-Forn.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nRequiem Mass at St Anne’s Chapel, Pwales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
St Anne’s Chapel features prominently in
\nPBS cultural programme “Meander”.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
7<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Dr Guido Saliba, Founder and first President
\nof ALPS, passes away at the age of 81.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
9<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Funeral of Dr Guido Saliba with important
\nrole by ALPS.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
11<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
ALPS Yuletide Dinner at Radisson SAS Bay
\nPoint Resort.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
2005<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
11th AGM at The Lyceum, Hamrun.
\nGeorge Stagno Navarra confirmed as President of ALPS.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
10<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Group of ALPS members and spouses leaves
\nfor four-day tour to Nice and the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Foundation Day Concert at The Lyceum, Hamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
11<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Opening of the Lyceum Bicycle Marathon.
\nALPS donated Lm100.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
12<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Official unveiling of a plaque in the foyer
\nof The Lyceum to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
\nschool in its present location.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
23<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Socio-cultural tour of Fort Mosta guided
\nby ALPS member Brig. Claude Gaffiero, a Maltese artefacts
\nexhibition at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz, a visit to the Nicolo
\nIsouard Band Club and luncheon at Pjazza Caf\u00e9, all at
\nMosta.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
12<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Following the resignation of Treasurer
\nJoe Mallia, ALPS Council of Administration appointed David
\nAbela as Treasurer. Dr Nazareno Azzopardi was entrusted
\nwith the Association’s Philanthropic Projects.;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Start of three-day annual ALPS Spiritual
\nRetreat at Manresa House outside Victoria, Gozo. Reflections
\nled by Prof. Stanley Fiorini and Manresa House Rector
\nFr Paul Zammit SJ.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Inauguration of ALPS office at Dar Guido
\nSaliba, Piet\u00e0, former legal office of late Founder-President
\nDr Guido Saliba. The office was officially opened by Dr
\nSaliba’s widow Irene, who had first broached the idea
\nto her husband. The Council of Administration held its
\nfirst meeting in the new premises.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
ALPS joined Friends of the Manoel in “Help
\nAmanda Smile”, organising a buffet BBQ dinner at the Coastline
\nHotel to raise money for facial reanimation surgery on
\nseven-year-old Amanda Attard.;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
9<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Feast of St Anne at the Chapel in Pwales
\nValley, with the participation of the Choir of the University
\nof the Third Age under Mro Joe Fenech.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
First ALPS-organised Grand Reunion of Lyceum
\nPast Students in the Main Hall of The Lyceum, also commemorating
\nthe school’s 50th anniversary in its present location.
\nThe occasion was marked by the unveiling of a plaque with
\nthe names of all past Headmasters of The Lyceum, and an
\nexhibition of photographs covering the Association’s activities
\nover the first 11 years of its existence. Education Minister
\nLouis Galea briefly attended the occasion. By the end
\nof the reunion, ALPS membership had swelled by 10%.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
22<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Socio-cultural visit to Mdina Glass,
\nthe Malta Aviation Museum and Bristow Potteries – all
\nat Ta’ Qali – with lunch at the Potteries.
\n“The Chanticleer” 2005 was issued and very well received.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
19<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Mass for the repose of the souls of ALPS
\nmembers, other past students and teachers at The Lyceum,
\nrelatives and friends, at the St Anne Chapel in Pwales
\nValley.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Bumper Yuletide Dinner at the brand-new
\nCentral Ballroom of the Golden Sands Resort & Spa Ghajn
\nTuffieha, which had just played host to the Commonwealth
\nleaders for CHOGM 2005. Over 300 guests attended, and
\nscores of couples took up the opportunity of a whole package
\nincluding dinner, accommodation and breakfast.;
\nALPS launched its first philanthropic project for 2006:
\nPitazz u Lapes<\/em>, with students being asked to
\neach donate an exercise book and a pencil in aid of schoolchildren
\nin the Arequipa Mission run by the Missionary Society
\nof St Paul. Collections were augmented by individuals
\nwho no longer had any relatives in school, or who had
\nno children at all.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
2006<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
27<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
12th Annual General Meeting at The Lyceum,
\nHamrun. Election to all Council posts except President
\nand Secretary-General, and a review of the ALPS Statute.
\nOscar Galea was elected as the Council’s new member, eventually
\nbeing assigned the chairmanship of the Civics Commission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
14<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Coastline
\nHotel.
\nALPS Philanthropic Commission Chairman Nazareno Azzopardi,
\nhelped mostly by Council member Anthony Aquilina, officially
\nhanded over thousands of exercise books and pencils, as
\nwell as other stationery and toys, to Fr Louis Mallia
\nof the MSSP’s Centru Animazzjoni Missjunarja for shipping
\nto Peru in a container.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
17<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Sixties Night at the Hotel Bella Vista
\nin Qawra.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
23<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Start of Lyceum Bicycle Marathon with the
\nfull collaboration of ALPS, in aid of the Muscular Dystrophy
\nGroup and the Dar tal-Providenza.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Foundation Day Concert at The Lyceum, Hamrun,
\nwith the participation of the Choir of the University
\nof the Third Age, the Junior College Instrumental Ensemble,
\nharpist Esmeralda Galea Camilleri, soprano Claire Caruana,
\ntenor Andrew Sapiano, baritone Louis Cassar, pianist Yolanda
\nMicallef and Lyceum Fourth-Former Waylen Dimech and his
\ndancing partner Annalise Zammit. Certificates of appreciation
\nwere presented to Heads of Schools and individuals who
\nhad contributed to the Pitazz u Lapes campaign.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
19-21<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Annual ALPS spiritual retreat at Manresa
\nHouse in Victoria, Gozo, highlighted by a visit by new
\nGozo Bishop Mgr Mario Grech who was made Honorary Life
\nMember of ALPS.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
19<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
BBQ at the Royal Malta Yacht Club, with
\nALPS Canada Branch President Milo Vassallo and his wife
\nRita as guests of honour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Feast of St Anne at Pwales Chapel. ALPS
\nUSA representative Fr Albert Felice Pace OP concelebrated
\nwith Spiritual Director Fr William Bartolo OFM Conv.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
September<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Multi-Trade Ltd and Michael Debono Ltd,
\nboth of Zebbug Malta, became official sponsors of the
\nALPS website along with Elmo Insurance Agency and Studiomoda
\nGroup, which had supported the website since its inception.;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
7<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Grand Reunion of Lyceum Past Students at
\nThe Lyceum.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Talk by Joe Fenech at the St James Cavalier
\nCentre for Creativity, Valletta, on the background to
\nthe three one-act operas to be performed at the Astra
\nTheatre in Gozo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
25<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Annual Mass for the repose of deceased
\nALPS members, Lyceum masters and students, and relatives
\nof ALPS members and the Pwales community, at the St Anne
\nChapel at Pwales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
02<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Annual Yuletide Dinner at the Coastline
\nHotel, Salina.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
2007<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Dinner with live cabaret show at the Paradise
\nBay Resort Hotel, Cirkewwa, to enhance proceeds from the
\nLyceum Bicycle Marathon 2007. This was ALPS\u2019s best-attended
\nevent ever with over 330 patrons and 142 rooms taken up
\nfor overnight stay.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
13th Annual General Meeting at The Lyceum,
\nHamrun. Elections to all Council posts, including President
\nand Secretary-General. Leo Scicluna was elected as the
\nCouncil\u2019s new member, eventually being assigned Project
\nCoordination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Second fund-raising dinner at the Topaz
\nHotel, Bugibba, to enhance proceeds from the Lyceum Bicycle
\nMarathon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
24 ALPS President George Stagno Navarra
\npresented a cheque for Lm1,700 from ALPS fund-raising
\nevents to enhance the proceeds of the Lyceum Bicycle Marathon
\n2007. All marathon proceeds, totalling Lm12,000, went
\nfor the complete refurbishment of the main kitchen at
\nDar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
28<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Foundation Day Concert: La Danza delle
\nLibellule, in concert version produced by Joe Fenech,
\nstaged at a packed Salesian Theatre, Sliema. The proceeds
\nof Lm452 were later presented to Fr Joe Forte to help
\nfund works at the theatre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
12<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Cultural tour of Zurrieq followed by light
\nlunch at Wied iz-Zurrieq.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
23<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
New sub-committee appointed for St Anne’s
\nChapel, headed by Dr Nazareno Azzopardi with Leopold Scicluna
\nand Oscar Galea as members.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAd hoc committee formed to work with President
\nEmeritus Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, himself a Lyceum past student,
\non the restoration of the Lyceum Archives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
25<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Start of three-day annual Spiritual Retreat
\nat Manresa House, Victoria, Gozo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
14<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Feast of St Anne at Pwales Chapel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
August<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
28<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Group of ALPS members and spouses, led
\nby ALPS President George Stagno Navarra, Secretary-General
\nAlex Borg and Treasurer David Abela, left Malta for three-week
\ntour of Canada and Grand Reunion with Lyceum past students
\nsettled there.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
31<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
The Grand Reunion was held at the exclusive
\nOntario Club in Toronto. ALPS Canada Branch President
\nMilo Vassallo was made Honorary Life Member of ALPS, while
\nthe remaining 31 \u201cCanadian\u201d members were presented
\nwith certificates of Honorary ALPS Membership. The tour
\nwas a resounding success throughout.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
12<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
The Lyceum Grand Reunion in Malta was held
\nat The Lyceum, with Archbishop Paul Cremona, a 1956 entrant,
\nas the guest of honour. He concelebrated Mass with a number
\nof other priests, including ALPS Spiritual Director Fr
\nWilliam Bartolo, and then joined his former classmates
\nand schoolmates for the reception. Scores of satisfied
\npast students joined ALPS as new members.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Thirty-six ALPS members and friends planted
\nolive trees at the top end of Kennedy Grove, Salini, as
\npart of the 34U Campaign. The site will eventually be
\nidentified as the ALPS Grove.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
17<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Annuel Mass at St Anne\u2019s Chapel,
\nPwales, for the repose of the souls of Lyceum past students
\nand masters (foremost among them Founder-President Dr
\nGuido Saliba) and relatives and friends of ALPS members
\nand the Pwales community.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
7<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Annual Yuletide Dinner-Dance at the Paradise
\nBay Resort Hotel, Cirkewwa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
7<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Launching of ALPS tie for members.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
2008<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
19<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Foundation Day Concert brought forward
\nfrom April. A concert version of La Principessa della
\nCzarda, also featuring the debut of the ALPS Choir, was
\npresented to a packed audience at the Salesian Theatre,
\nSliema. Proceeds of \u20ac1,000 went to the Salesian Youth
\nCentre.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
26<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
14th Annual General Meeting at The Lyceum,
\nHamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\nContributions to the ALPS philanthropic
\nproject Pitazz u Lapis jew Gugarell by far surpassed all
\nexpectations. They went beyond just exercise books, pencils
\nand hard and soft toys, and included crayons, chalk and
\nschool haversacks. Contributions were turned over to the
\nMission Fund (Mosta) for shipping to the Maltese Franciscan
\nSisters at Mwanza, Tanzania.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
26<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
The ALPS Choir notched up another great
\nsuccess with just its second public appearance. This time
\nit was a very-well-attended Serata all\u2019Operetta
\nat the Casino Maltese, during which the ALPS Choir accompanied
\nmezzo-soprano Connie Frances Zerafa, tenor Bernard Busuttil,
\nsoprano Karen Camilleri, baritone Lewis Cassar and soprano
\nLouiselle Pace Gouder in an enjoyable evening of 20 popular
\nexcerpts from the best-known operettas. The evening was
\norganised and directed by ALPS Choirmaster Joe Fenech,
\nwith Cynthia Genovese at the pianoforte.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
The annual ALPS spiritual retreat at Manresa
\nHouse in Gozo was an inspirational success, with the biggest
\ngroup ever attending. The retreat was ably led by Fr Mario
\nJaccarini SJ. ALPS presented Manresa House with two linen
\nand lace tablecloths, made by Mrs Therese Calleja, for
\nthe assembly hall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
27<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
The traditional end-of-season ALPS Barbecue on the weekend closest to L-Imnarja was held on the swimming-pool area terraces of Ir-Razzett tal-Hbiberija, Marsascala.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
12<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Feast of St Anne at Pwales chapel. After Mass, two researchers gave short speeches about the chapel. ALPS also issued an eight-page booklet in Maltese to mark the eighth time the feast was being held by the Association.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
September<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
The first cultural visit of the 2008-9 season: a visit to Palazzo Falson in Mdina and the Domus Romana at Rabat. After an optional light lunch, several members took a 30-minute ride on the scenic Chuc-Chuc Train around Rabat and Mdina.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
10<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
A 60-strong group of ALPS members, friends and spouses left Malta for a seven-day Mediterranean cruise on board the m.v. Costa Concordia. The cruise was very successful in all aspects and culminated in a general request for ALPS to start thinking about another cruise in 2009.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Great organisational success achieved with the Grand Vocal Concert, held at the Hotel Phoenicia Ballroom, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. The concert featured seven of Malta’s best soloists and the ALPS Choir.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Mass at St Anne\u2019s Chapel, Pwales, for the repose of the souls of Lyceum past students and masters, members\u2019 and friends\u2019 relatives and relatives of the Pwales community.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
11<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
ALPS Yuletide Dinner at the Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort, St George\u2019s Bay.<\/p>\n

Launching of the BOV Visa Flypass credit card scheme for ALPS members.<\/p>\n

The ALPS Choir visits old people\u2019s homes, singing Christmas carols and other popular tunes, to mark its first Christmas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n
2009<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
26<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
News conference at the Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort to launch the year-long programme of celebrations for ALPS 15th anniversary.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
15th Annual General Meeting at The Lyceum, \u0126amrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
13<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Friday-to-Sunday Leisure Weekend at the Paradise Bay Resort Hotel, Cirkewwa, including Valentine\u2019s Night Dinner-Dance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
ALPS Foundation Day. Start of 15th anniversary celebrations with
\nHoly Mass at the Jesuits\u2019 Church, Valletta, followed by unveiling of commemorative plaque, reunion and reception in the first building ever to have housed Il Liceo<\/em> (now Heritage Malta Head Offices).
\nALPS magazine The Chanticleer<\/em> officially issued. Sent to all members during March and April.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
27<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
50 hours Lyceum Bicycle Marathon in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza<\/em>. ALPS helped organise and run the event, and donated \u20ac1,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
02<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Farewell visit to outgoing President of Malta Dr Eddie Fenech Adami at The Palace, Valletta.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Foundation Day Concert: Souvenir d\u2019Italie<\/em> at the Salesian Theatre, Sliema.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
08<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
ALPS Council formed part of a large official Lyceum delegation paying a courtesy visit to incoming President of Malta Dr George Abela.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
09<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Feast of San Gorg Preca, Patron Saint of ALPS. Holy Mass at St Anne\u2019s Chapel in Pwales Valley.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
May<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Three-day spiritual retreat at Manresa House, Victoria, Gozo, led by ALPS Spiritual Director Fr William Bartolo, OFM Conv.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
13<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Holy Mass as part of new efforts to make more extensive use of St Anne Chapel in Pwales Valley.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
June<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
26<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
ALPS end-of-season BBQ at The Edge Open-air Restaurant, Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
July<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
11<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Feast of St Anne at chapel in Pwales Valley, with the ALPS Choir singing during and after Holy Mass, and light refreshments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
September<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
24<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Opening of a seven-day ALPS Exhibition of Arts, Books & Crafts at the Old Liceo Building, Valletta, with the participation of 56 established artists, authors and photographers, current and just-past Lyceum students and their Art teachers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
October<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
13-20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Seven-day Western Mediterranean cruise on m.v. Norwegian Gem by group of ALPS members, friends and spouses, led by President George dei Conti Stagno Navarra.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Lyceum Grand Reunion at the Main Hall of The Lyceum, Hamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
November<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
07<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Annual Mass at St Anne\u2019s Chapel, Pwales Valley, for the repose of the souls of deceased ALPS members, Lyceum past students and masters, and relatives of the Pwales community.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
December<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
04<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Traditional ALPS Yuletide Dinner at Corinthia San Gorg Resort Hotel, St George\u2019s Bay. The occasion also served to mark the conclusion of a successful calendar year of ALPS 15th-anniversary activities, and featured the introduction of the revamped ALPS website..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
January<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
22<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
16th Annual General Meeting at The Lyceum, Hamrun..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
30<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Gaetano Donizetti\u2019s opera L\u2019Elisir d\u2019Amore in concert version at the Hotel Phoenicia Grand Ballroom, Floriana, with the participation of the ALPS Choir and soloists.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
February<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
06<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\u201cValentine Weekend with a Touch of Carnival\u201d: a weekend break at the Paradise Bay Resort Hotel, Cirkewwa, including a Valentine\u2019s Night Dinner the week before Carnival, all in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza through the Lyceum Bicycle Marathon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
March<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
05<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Presentation to the winners and runners-up of the ALPS Shield at the Liceo San Gorg Preca, Hamrun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
April<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
09-11<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Traditional very active participation of ALPS in the Lyceum Bicycle Marathon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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