Prince of Wales Alumni Association, New Jersey Chapter

The Prince of Wales Alumni Association, New Jersey Chapter was formed in April 1996 and is the second oldest Prince Walean alumni association in the United States and third oldest outside of Sierra Leone. The Association currently has a membership of around 20 members with a core executive of 7 that ensures the association remains active and fulfills its obligations and goals. Though most of its membership is based in New Jersey, the Association primarily covers membership in the Northeast states of Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware. We also embrace membership from Prince Waleans wherever they may be and maintain a policy of “once a Prince Walean, always a Prince Walean.” As long as you are eager to help your alma mater you are welcome to join us, or any of the other associations.

Over the past 12 years we have strived to fulfill our mission, which is primarily to help the Prince of Wales school. Our achievements both singularly and collectively with the other Associations have been varied and include the following:

Sending 1000 chairs to the school

Sending the first set of computers to the school to start a computer laboratory

Annual Christmas bonuses for teachers and staff

Sending laboratory equipment to the school

The creation of the solar powered computer center

Students scholarships

We have currently embarked on sending a consignment of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Environmental textbooks to the school that could be used as reference texts for the pupils. These books will be delivered to the school before the end of 2008.

We were actively involved in the creation of the Georgia Chapter and are ready to assist with the creation of other chapters where deemed viable.

Melbourne Garber

President

Prince of Wales Alumni Association, New Jersey Chapter