George Cross Island Association was initiated in July 1987. As Founder Member, Fred Plenty was also Life Vice President. The George Cross Island Association initiated and assisted in the funding of the Siege Bell Memorial. Designed by sculptor Michael Sandle, the memorial was inaugurated in May 1992 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the awarding of the George Cross to the island of Malta, and is situated overlooking the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta. George Cross Island Association The George Cross Island Association is a charitable organisation that was initiated to honour and remember those that suffered during the Siege of Malta (World War II).
Rhode Island School for the Deaf students for the intention of supporting future plans. RISD also offers courses in ASL, math, English, science, and social studies. Cross Country was one of the first varsity sport offered by Rhode Island School for the Deaf (RISD). According to records from Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), RISD started competing in RIIL and New England meets in 1944. RISD is one of just three deaf schools who can claim that they have a state champion in cross country. George Ferreira won the RIIL State Cross Country title in 1969, the first and only Cross Country state title in school history.