jcistainesmemorial

Memorial 2013

staines1972 — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:50:04 +0000

41 years ago, on June 18 1972, a plane crashed near London, known as the Staines air disaster. A tragic accident where also 9 JCI friends died, coming back from the European Conference in Edinburgh.

This year the JCI Staines Foundation likes to be present with a large delegation, to honour our bond with the victims and their families. We welcome all members of JCI Belgium, JCI Senate Belgium, JCI SenSe, JCI London and JCI Edinburgh, together with the entire international JCI community.

Program:

10.00 am              Prayers and dedications in the Trident ‘Papa India’ Memorial Garden in the Moormead Sports Ground off of Waters Drive, Staines
11.00 am              Memorial Service at St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Staines
12.30 pm              Lunch in ‘The Bells’, traditional pub

JCI European Conference 2013 in Monaco

staines1972 — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:40:34 +0000

From Wednesday May 28 to Sunday June 2 the JCI European Conference was held in Monaco. A magnificent location to gather many JCI members from all over Europe. It was the first ever sold-out conference ever, with 2,600 registrations.
With a delegation of 386 members and senators JCI Belgium was the second largest! Jef Hendrickx, our national president was indeed a proud man.

Young people met each other, learned a lot, discovered new worlds and shared friendship in a sublime atmosphere. More than 600 people attended the Senate lunch, which also means that many old friends gathered and had a nice time sharing memories.

The delegation was superbly organised by JCI Gent Artevelde.

New Staines award winner

staines1972 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:01:33 +0000

On September 22, during the Belgian national convention, Annelies Quaegebeur received the Staines Award. After years of full dedication and JCI commitment on an international level, combining hard work and true friendships, it is an honour to welcome Annelies within the select group of Staines Award winners.

Thanks also to JCI London.

BBC television report upon the Staines disaster

staines1972 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:00:02 +0000

Staines air crash remembered 40 years on

Memorial services have been held to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Staines air crash in which 118 people died.

Alice Bhandhukravi spoke to retired nurse Frances Castledine, Joyce Humphry, the sister of one of the stewards who was onboard, and former steward Tom Abrams.

During the report several JCI members attending the memorial can be seen.

To watch the BBC report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18522310

BBC radio interview

staines1972 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:41:14 +0000

Surrey policeman remembers Staines air crash. Bernard Cooke, speaking to BBC Surrey’s Nick Wallis, said when he arrived at the crash it was “deadly quiet”.

This radio interview was broadcasted out on Monday June 18, 2012.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18486120

Message of JCI World President Bertolt Daems

staines1972 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:24:53 +0000

Dear all

During the last couple of weeks, JCI members from all over the world got together at 4 Area Conferences. It’s what we do every year; meeting each other at the conference of our Area. Having our General assembly, visiting trainings, but above all meeting our friends from other countries. And make new friends. For live.
Every year, we leave our conference with a warm heart, new energy, and the knowledge that we will meet again; somewhere in the world.
Because we believe that the brotherhood of men transience the sovereignty of nations.

On Sunday, 18 June 1972 that must have been the fact for the 7 members and 2 partners of JCI Belgium.
Probably tired from the EC, but thankful for the experience it brought them. With new idea’s, new energy and new friendships in their heart.

When the circle is broken, JCI members are the people trying to fix it again. It’s who we are, it’s what we are good at, it’s JCI. Solution providers and active citizens.
We fix broken circles so the energy can flow again.
But as we all know, some things can not be fixed.

The Staines Foundation, the Staines Memorial Award and the contribution of JCI to the Staines Memorial Day are very important. On behalf of JCI World Head Quarters and JCI members from all over the world I would like to thank JCI Belgium and JCI London for working together.
Broken circles sometimes can not be fixed, but new circles can be made. To honor and to never forget.

Thank you,

JCI President Bertolt Daems

Memorial programme

staines1972 — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:13:08 +0000

PRACTICAL INFORMATION JCI Staines Memorial – London – June 17-18, 2012.

This is the programme for the participants at the 40th Staines Memorial

Sunday June 17

Free to visit London from your arrival time till 5pm:

Very close to meeting point :

Damien Hirst exposition in Tate Modern
Design museum
Tower Bridge walkway (fantastic view on London) or Tower Bridge Engine rooms
…

Other : visit the Olympic sites (not very near to the city centre)

Transfer to meeting point

Tube (metro) : Tower Hill (Circle/District line) – (nice)walk along Tower Castle and across Tower Bridge to Butler’s Wharf (on left side immediately after the bridge)
Tube (metro) : London Bridge (Jubilee/Northern line) – (nice)walk along Tames river to Butler’s Wharf (walk under Tower Bridge)

5.00pm Welcome reception by JCI London
Brown’s Butler’s Wharf – Butlers Wharf Shad Thames London, SE1 2YG
Tel: 020 7378 1700

6.00pm Welcome address by officials & JCI London, JCI Staines Foundation & others
Presentation about the Staines Disaster

7.30pm Dinner in London organised together with JCI London
At walking distance

9.30pm Transfer to hotel (tube)
Premier Inn London County Hall

Monday June 18

7.30am Breakfast in hotel

8.00am Walk (10 minutes) to Waterloo station

8.37am Train London Waterloo to Staines (South West trains)

Bus at our disposal for all group transfers during Monday (starting at Staines Train Station)

10.00am Prayers and dedications in the Trident ‘Papa India’ Memorial Garden
Moormead Sports Ground off of Waters Drive, Staines, Surrey

11.00am Memorial Service at St Mary’s Church
Church Street, Staines, Surrey

12.30pm Lunch in “The Bells” traditional pub
124 Church Street, Staines, Surrey

02.00pm Visit Heathrow Airport (by bus) + British Airways Training Centre

04.30pm Bus transfer to Heathrow check-in and Staines Train Station

05.00pm Trip back home

Practical information

Dress code

Smart casual for whole program

Luggage

Travel light. On Monday morning you will have to take your bag with you to Staines. Please use a small and practical suitcase!
In case of rain, bring your umbrella.

Suggested hotel

Premier Inn London County Hall
5 minutes from the Waterloo train station
www.premierinn.com

Fee

Participation fee for all Belgian members of € 95 (Staines Foundation will partially cover additional costs). Fee includes: reception, dinner Sunday, lunch Monday, transfer from Sunday evening program to hotel by tube, train London-Staines, transfer in Staines area (to prayers, memorial service, lunch, afternoon visit).

Not included : trip (plane/train), hotel + breakfast, dinner Monday, transfer from and to plane/train, drinks.

Check also the website about the Staines disaster: www.jcistainesmemorial.org

Organising committee

Dominiek Callewier +32495277040
Olivier De Block
Stephan Rogge +32476253323
Kris Sierens +32498108134

Participants and JCI London

staines1972 — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:42:47 +0000

JCI London confirmed there will be an official ceremony and reception on Sunday late afternoon/evening. The location will be chosen in Butler’s Wharf, close to the Tower Bridge. All details will be mentioned in the final schedule.

Additional names have been added to the Belgian list of partcipants:

Dominiek Callewier
Olivier De Block
Stephan Rogge
Kris Sierens
Marc Melen
Koen Vanlommel
Dimitri Baeten
Steven Vandeput
Theo De Beir
Dimitri Verhoye
Peter Tacq
Miriam Roemers
Jef Hendrickx
Gerrit Lovinck
Paul Van Bavel
Isabelle Degryse (6 pers.)
Tom De Coninck
Caroline Thoonen
Yves Callewier
Willy Machiels
Herman De Ridder
Anne Carin Krokstäde (2 pers.)
Paul Lammers
Bernard Lambrecht
Serge Goussaert

This means we will be with a goup of 31 people, which is fantastic for the memorial. Thanks!

Staines during the EC 2012

staines1972 — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:57:07 +0000

The international JCI community will honour the Staines victims during the European Conference in Braunschweig. Secretary General Edson Kodama will plan a special moment during the General Assembly to remember what happened 40 years ago, when JCI friends came back from the EC in Edinburgh.

After the accident the international solidarity was enormous. JCI Belgium, the Staines Foundation and the family of the victims wants to thank each and everyone who helped and supported back then. It still means a lot!

Participants up to this point

staines1972 — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:20:55 +0000

Please find the names of the persons who indicated to be present during the 40th Staines Memorial:

If you might be interested to join us, please let us know.