Message from the President
It is my distinct pleasure on behalf of the Officers and Board members of the Jamaica Foundation of Houston to extend greetings and best wishes for 2013 to the Jamaica Community in Houston, our Caribbean, Americans and friends from other parts the World.
As we ended the year 2012 and embark on 2013 my prayers is that we will hold on to our faith, give thanks to our lord and savior, sustain and embrace our country pride and values.
I must take this opportunity to thank each and every one who has worked tirelessly to make 2012 a most memorable year in the history of the Foundation, especially the outgoing board members President Mr. Cleveland Harris, our Energetic Secretary Miss Amanda Head and Dr. Noel Clark.
The year 2012 saw our Nation celebrated its 50th year of Independence and as we reflect on all the celebratory events that were staged in recognition, we stay encourage of the supports that were given by all our friends to such events as the first reggae ” JA GA” festival held in Galveston, the Oliver Samuels play ” A who A the Boss” and Itsy and Fancy cat comedy show.
Also Saturday April 14th 2012 was declared Jamaica Day by the Mayor of Galveston.
In May 12 2012, our scholarship committee awarded twelve deserving students scholarships to attend tertiary institutions, much to be proud of!
We congratulates our Caribbean athletes for the tremendous accomplishment at the London 2012 Olympics in track and field led by our own Usain Bolt 100,200 meters gold, Keshorn Walcott Trinidad, gold in Javelin, Kirani James Grenada’s, 400 meters gold and especially our 4x100 meter world record setting relay team of Usain Bolt, Nester Carter, Yohan Blake and Michael Frater. We are extremely proud of their dedication and accomplishments.
For 2013 under new leadership we will continue our commitment to bring all sector of the Jamaican community in Houston under one umbrella, partnering with the other Caribbean association in making the Caribbean community in Houston be recognized as a strong voice, empowering and encouraging the younger members to participate in Volunteerism, establish a much long awaited Executive Board, we will be more involved with the Jamaican Diaspora (Southern USA). We will have the 2nd JA-GA reggae festival in Galveston the week end of April 12th-14th 2013 and Our Independence Gala will be Held August 3rd 2013.
Our fund raising efforts will be geared towards financing more scholarships to deserved students, support other none profit organization such as Houston Food bank, Eye care for kids etc. We will also be undertaking a project in Jamaica “Boys Town Initiative” to help with restoring their school buildings, playground and furnishing of sports equipment.
I thanks for giving me the opportunity to serve as your President for the next two years and as I end let me quote from famed Industrialist Henry Ford, “Coming Together is the beginning, Keeping Together is Progress and Working together is Success”.
God bless you all,
As we ended the year 2012 and embark on 2013 my prayers is that we will hold on to our faith, give thanks to our lord and savior, sustain and embrace our country pride and values.
I must take this opportunity to thank each and every one who has worked tirelessly to make 2012 a most memorable year in the history of the Foundation, especially the outgoing board members President Mr. Cleveland Harris, our Energetic Secretary Miss Amanda Head and Dr. Noel Clark.
The year 2012 saw our Nation celebrated its 50th year of Independence and as we reflect on all the celebratory events that were staged in recognition, we stay encourage of the supports that were given by all our friends to such events as the first reggae ” JA GA” festival held in Galveston, the Oliver Samuels play ” A who A the Boss” and Itsy and Fancy cat comedy show.
Also Saturday April 14th 2012 was declared Jamaica Day by the Mayor of Galveston.
In May 12 2012, our scholarship committee awarded twelve deserving students scholarships to attend tertiary institutions, much to be proud of!
We congratulates our Caribbean athletes for the tremendous accomplishment at the London 2012 Olympics in track and field led by our own Usain Bolt 100,200 meters gold, Keshorn Walcott Trinidad, gold in Javelin, Kirani James Grenada’s, 400 meters gold and especially our 4x100 meter world record setting relay team of Usain Bolt, Nester Carter, Yohan Blake and Michael Frater. We are extremely proud of their dedication and accomplishments.
For 2013 under new leadership we will continue our commitment to bring all sector of the Jamaican community in Houston under one umbrella, partnering with the other Caribbean association in making the Caribbean community in Houston be recognized as a strong voice, empowering and encouraging the younger members to participate in Volunteerism, establish a much long awaited Executive Board, we will be more involved with the Jamaican Diaspora (Southern USA). We will have the 2nd JA-GA reggae festival in Galveston the week end of April 12th-14th 2013 and Our Independence Gala will be Held August 3rd 2013.
Our fund raising efforts will be geared towards financing more scholarships to deserved students, support other none profit organization such as Houston Food bank, Eye care for kids etc. We will also be undertaking a project in Jamaica “Boys Town Initiative” to help with restoring their school buildings, playground and furnishing of sports equipment.
I thanks for giving me the opportunity to serve as your President for the next two years and as I end let me quote from famed Industrialist Henry Ford, “Coming Together is the beginning, Keeping Together is Progress and Working together is Success”.
God bless you all,
General Meeting May 19th, 2013
General Meeting Friday May 19th, 2013
6:30 PM
3599 Westcenter Drive
Houston, TX
Tracy Gee Community Center
6:30 PM
3599 Westcenter Drive
Houston, TX
Tracy Gee Community Center