WEEKLY UPDATE

 

March 15, 2004

 

In this Issue:

• Education Minister Coming Tomorrow
• General Meeting March 16
• Executive Committee Happenings
  •  Membership: Successful Mixer. Penn Relay Sign Up. Calabash Deposits.
  •  Fundraising: NDTC Tickets.
• Community Events
• Food For Thought

Education Minister Coming Tuesday

 

In order to seize the rare opportunity to host Jamaica's Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, The Honorable Maxine Henry-Wilson, Jampact will be holding its next general meeting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 16th at the Jamaica Consulate. The minister will provide a brief update on the state of Jamaica's education system, the challenges ahead and the progress being made on educational issues. She will then open up the floor for questions.

 

Next General Meeting

 

TOMORROW

Tuesday, March 16th

6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

The Jamaica Consulate

767 Third Avenue

(47th St, 2nd floor)

 

Jampact Executive Committee Happenings

 

Membership

 

Remembering Women's History Month

Membership would like to thank everyone who supported the Women’s History Month Event with speakers Yvette Clarke, Kellie Magnus and Monique Roberts and artist Jerrilyn Hedrington. It was a wonderful afternoon of reflecting and mingling.

 

Penn Relays: Sign Up Now

Sign up to attend the Penn Relays on Saturday April 24th. Total cost is $30 ($18 Penn ticket/$12 transportation) and payments can be made online at http://www.jampact.org/penn_relays_2004.html  until Tuesday, March 23. To view pictures of past Jampact trips to the Relays visit our Photo Album. Please email membership1@jampact.org for details.

 

Tell-A-Friend Membership Drive

Please send the name and email addresses of three friends to membership1@jampact.org to enter the membership drive contest. Prizes will be given at the April meeting.

 

Calabash Deposits Due

If you are interested in attending the second annual Calabash Literary Festival in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica over Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-June 1, 2004), a $522 package is currently available from American Airlines (leaving JFK to Mobay Thursday, May 27 at 9:00 PM, returning Tuesday, June 1 from Kingston to JFK [with a connection in Miami] at 2:40 PM). For reservations, call Jeannie Pallagos (212) 567-5858 ASAP and mention Jampact.

 

Fundraising

 

National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC)

How can you secure a premium seat at the upcoming NDTC performance and simultaneously contribute to a charitable cause? Purchase a $40 ticket through Jampact to see Jamaica's premier dance company. To get the best seat in the house, please contact Carl immediately at fundraising1@jampact.org or pay online to purchase your tickets to this amazing event. Proceeds from all Jampact NDTC ticket sales will go towards the Jampact grant-giving program to benefit Jamaican charities.

Saturday, April 17th

8 p.m.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts

2900 Campus Road and Hillel Place

 

Join the Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee is currently recruiting members interested in undertaking special projects in this committee.  Please contact Co-Chairs Carl Heron at fundraising1@jampact.org or Stefan Wright at fundraising2@jampact.org.

 

 

Education

 

Jampact Mentors Wanted

Please sign up to become a Jampact mentor and help children in Jamaica reach their full potential. All members interested in participating please contact Michael Townsend at education2@jampact.org or Kesha Crichlow at education1@jampact.org.

 

Scholarship Information

Are you or someone you know in need of a scholarship?

Federal  Scholarships & Aid  Gateways :: www.blackexcel.org

Union  Sponsored  Scholarships  and  Aid :: www.aflcio.org/scholarships

Scholarship  & Financial  Aid  Help :: www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

Rhodes  Scholarships  at  Oxford :: www.rhodesscholar.org

The  Roothbert  Scholarship  Fund :: www.roothbertfund.org

FinAid: The  Smart  Students  Guide  to  Financial  Aid :: www.finaid.org

Saul. T. Wilson  Scholarships :: www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

 

Community Events

 

Donate Food and Clothing to Haitian Crisis Sufferers

The United Caribbean-American Organization of New Jersey (UCAN-NJ), a non-for-profit organization with a mission to help Caribbean Nations, is appealing to you to reach out and help and bring relief to the millions of Haitians who have been the victims of recent disturbances in their country. Haiti is our neighbor and one of the most improvised areas in the Western Hemisphere. We need to support and improve living conditions as the country seeks to maintain stability and improvement in their standard of living.

 

UCAN-NJ is appealing for Canned Food, Clothing (summer wear in good condition) and First Aid Tools. They are hoping to ship containers as early as possible. You can contact UCAN-NJ President Elsie Foster-Dublin at (732)777-7871 or Rev. Alfred Johnson UCAN-NJ Vice President at (973)731-6776.

 

Education Minister To Deliver Address At Student Conference

The Hon. Maxine Henry-Wilson, Jamaica's Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, will deliver the keynote address at the Mount Vernon High School Caribbean Community Student Conference. The Hon. Ernest Davis, Mayor of Mt. Vernon and Dr. Basil K. Bryan, Jamaica's Consul General to New York, will also participate in the event. For additional information, contact the Community Relations Office at the Jamaican Consulate at (212)935-9000 ext. 31 or Ms. Andrene Bonner, ESC Student Specialist at (914)665-6784 or (914)665-5302.

Wednesday, March 17th

9:00 a.m.

Mount Vernon High School

100 California Road,

Mount Vernon, NY 10552

 

Women Celebrating Women

Join the Hon. Una S.T. Clarke, CD and Councilmember the Hon. Yvette D. Clarke for Women Celebrating Women.

Sunday, March 28

4:00 - 7:00 PM

Embassy Suites Hotel

World Financial Center

 

 

Jamins Tours Presents 7th Annual Children's Program

Their professional escorts will accompany children ages 3-11 round trip from the U.S. to Kingston, Jamaica. This program, in it's 7th year, is a relief for parents who need not worry about having to take time off from work or finding someone to take care of your children. This program saves parents money, time and hassle. Airfare is $552.00 and the escort fee is $150.00 (Emergency passport service available $30). Ask about a family discount, if 3 or more children are from the same family. For further information, call Jamins at (718) 693-1500. They are open 7 days a week from 9AM - 9PM. And remember, tell them you heard about it through JAMPACT!

 

Gordon Chambers Gets Jazzy

Membership invites you to hear Gordon Chambers, the guest vocalist who performed at our 2003 Holiday Party, in concert. Gordon has penned hits for everyone from seasoned performers like Gladys Knight and Anita Baker (he wrote Baker's 1995 Grammy-winning single "I Apologize") to newer sensations like Angie Stone and Carl Thomas and is a seasoned performer.

Saturday, March 20th

9:30 PM

Joe's Pub

www.joespub.com

Tickets $15 (call  212-239-6200 or visit www.telecharge.com)

 

Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network Annual Benefit Dinner Dance

The Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network will host its 11th Annual Benefit Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 27th. At this event, they will honor: Graham Serjeant, M.D, Director, Sickle Cell Program Jamaica, WI for his Humanitarian Service; Anthony G. Saleh, MD, F.C.C.P., Pulmonary Disease & Internal Medicine, New York Methodist Hospital; Mrs. Charlene Webb, LPN, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn; and Maud A. Bertoni, MD, Director, Blood Bank at Woodhull Medical Center and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, of Brooklyn, NY, for their Distinguished Medical Service, along with Mr. Bob Slade, Hosts of the Open Line, WRKS-FM 98.7 KISS, New York, who will receive a Community Service award. Entertainment by band "LAMBERT AND THE MATADORS" from Grenada. For further information contact Jennifer Manzano at (877) 812-4216 or info@sctpn.org.

Saturday, March 27

Crowne Plaza Hotel - La Guardia

104-04 Ditmas Boulevard

East Elmhurst, New York 11369

 

 

"Mystery Hostess" Personal Preference Art Show

Our Presentation Will Include Florals, Landscapes, Abstracts, Ethnic/African American, Contemporary Art and More. Learn About

the Artists and How to Frame and Display your Paintings. Personal Preferences Features Art from Artists Such as Gamboa, Leroy Campbell, Annie Lee, Dungill, and More. All Paintings Are Very Reasonably Priced and Include a Frame. Our NEW Creative Collections catalog has paintings starting at just $36. Every Buying guest will be entered in a drawing to see who will be the “Mystery Hostess” and win a FREE 20X24 Painting (valued at $138.) To RSVP or for directions, call Jackie at (347)693-2969.

Saturday, March 20th

6:00 p.m.

253-23 149th Avenue

Rosedale, NY

www.art-thology.com

 

First Issue Postal Card

With master of ceremonies the Honorable David N. Dinkins and remarks by President Bollinger, this event features the first issue of a commemorative U.S. postal card honoring Columbia's 250th anniversary and its historic landmark building, Low Memorial Library. Postal cards will go on sale at this event. Free and open to the public.

March 25, 2004 3:00 pm

Faculty Room, Low Library

Columbia University

http://c250.columbia.edu/c250_events/

 

Women of Great Esteem Awards Ceremony

Keynote Speaker the Hon. D. Neletha Butterfield, J.P., M.P., and Minister of the Environment for the Government of Bermuda. For further info contact: Mr  Lightbourne 917-770-6672 or Ms. Denerville 718-221-5566.

Saturday, March 27

Millenium UN Plaza Hotel

1 United Nations Plaza (between 1st and 2nd Aves)

 

Business and Career Opportunities

 

Brooklyn Borough Hall to Host Small Business Breakfast

The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing a forum under the theme “Engaging and Involving Small Business Owners and Minority and Women Business Enterprises in the Development of NYC Projects.” A special economic development breakfast meeting to help small business owners learn the process of certification and doing business with the government. For information contact CACCI at: (718) 834-4544.

Friday, March 19

8:30 a.m.

Brooklyn Borough Hall

209 Joralemon Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

 

Opportunities at the World Bank

World Bank Opening: Health Specialist. The Human Development Sector Unit of the Middle East and North Africa region need someone to be responsible for advising regional office management on long-term human development issues, among other duties. The Bank seeks candidates with a minimum of a master's degree in Public Health or Health Policy with some Economics  preferred, or a degree in Economics with specialization in Health Economics. To apply visit the World Bank.

 

Senior Public Sector Specialist

The African Public Sector Reform and Capacity Building Unit work to strengthen governance and public sector management and  build capacity across the region, which covers 47 countries. The unit seeks CANDIDATES for position that will be based in the  country office in Lusaka, Zambia, for a period of at least three years. For further info visit lnweb28.worldbank.org/hrs/careers.nsf/posting

 

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Send resumes to yappelbaum@pubadvocate.nyc.gov

fax-212-669-7740

 

FISCAL DIRECTOR/CFO

Resume to info@yonkerscap.org

fax-914-423-5938

 

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Forward resume to Ruby ruby@ffcd.org

 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR

Send resume to Mr Henry ca99@henrystreet.org

 

Food For Thought

 Each week we attempt to highlight an article, book or material that serves to contribute to the personal and professional development of Jampact Members and Friends. We encourage your recommendations via email.

 

Congresswoman Maxine Waters To Escort Aristide To Jamaica

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, (D-Calif.), is among those expected to be on board the aircraft taking Jean Bertrand Aristide from Africa to Jamaica tomorrow.

http://www.hardbeatnews.com/newsdetails.php?aaad=405