Minister of Health and Social Affairs, The Hon. Dr. Cornelius DeWeever, and VROMI Minister, The Hon. Mr. Maurice Lake, have both praised TelEm Group for supporting a stroll through Philipsburg for St. Maarten’s senior citizens.
Speaking to a group of Senior citizens outside the Government Administration Building, at the end of a morning walk up Fronstreet, Down Backstreet, Minister DeWeever recognized TelEm Group for providing volunteers to assist the seniors during the walk and also for providing the walkers with t-shirts and parasols to protect them from the blazing morning heat.
Similar sentiments were expressed by Minister, VROMI, the Hon. Mr. Maurice Lake, who thanked TelEm and other companies who had come forward when asked to make the day a special one for the seniors who had built the foundation that is now enjoyed by everyone.
TelEm Group was also personally thanked by the organizer of the event, Ms. Patsy Flanders of the Golden Age Foundation, for also providing refreshments for the seniors and their helpers along the route.
TelEm Group’s coordinators for the morning were, Carrier Relations Officer, Angel Richardson, Marketing Officer Marelva Jones-Felix and Marketing & Sales Officer, Cheryl Rismay.
According to Ms. Richardson, the morning’s event went very well and company personnel were grateful for the words of thanks by the government Ministers and the representatives of the Golden Age Foundation.
"The seniors told us they had a great time and we could see it for ourselves when they were greeted so lovingly by the children from the Oranje School and the St. Joseph Schools on Fronstreet," continued Ms. Richardson.
The TelEm Group representative also had much praise for the team of volunteers and helpers who were well turned out and did a "fantastic job."
TelEm Group management has meantime sent a message of congratulations to all the seniors on St. Maarten who braved the walk, wishing them good health and continued strength, and a promise to continue to support their future efforts.