FOGS Magazine 2023

FRIENDS OF GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL

FUNDRAISING GALA 2023

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON SUNRISE, FL

JUNE 3, 2023

ThePresident'sMessage2023

ItiswithhumilityandjoythatIhaveacceptedthewillofthememberstobepresidentof FOGSandtotakethebatonfromourfoundingpresidentMrs.MarieDufourButeau.Iamsure thatwiththeextraordinarilydedicatedandgenerousmembers,wewillbeabletomakeMarie proudoftheorganizationthatshebuiltoverthepast27years. Creatingandbuildingany organizationtakescourage,tenacity,andleadershipabilitytogrowmembership,and developrelationshipswithourverygeneroussponsorsandsupporters,withoutwhomwe wouldnotbeabletoaccomplishwhatwedo.

Eachpersonwhohasdonated,boughttickets,andattendedoureventsovertheyearshas beenagreatcontributortoourcauseofsupportingthepoorandneedyinJamaica,the Caribbean,andSouthFlorida.Thefundsraisedhavebeenusedtohelpthoseinneedwith healthcare,andeducationincludingcompletinghighschoolandtertiaryprogramsand clothingforthepoor.Althoughweareaninclusiveorganization,wecannotignorethatthe spiritoftheteachinginMatthew25:40“whateveryoudidforoneoftheseleastbrothersof mine,youdidforme”isaguidingmissionforus,andagreatappreciationisextendedtothe sponsors/supporterswhohavemadeitpossibletopursueourmission.

Aswelookforwardtothecomingyears,youmayaskhowcanIhelp.Welljoinusinworking towardourgoals:

-weaimtogrowthemembershipbyfiftypercent

-increasethesponsorshipgroup,aswetrytobuildrelationshipswithbusinessesthat delivergoodsandservicestothecommunitieswehelp.

-facilitatemissiontripstointeractwithourbeneficiaries.

OverthepastfiveyearsFOGS,withthegenerosityofoursponsorsandsupporters,raisedfour hundredandforty-seventhousanddollarsandthegoalthisyearistogetbacktotheninety thousandaverageamount.Toachievethisgoal,wearedependentonthecontinuedsupport ofyou,ourdonors,sponsors,andsupporterswhomwearedeeplyappreciativeofyour generosity,commitment,anddedication.AsthenewpresidentofFOGS,Ihopetolearnand benefitfromyourexpertiseasweseektoexpandourmembershipandinfluence.

Withthankstoallforbeingthecatalysttoourmission,itismywishthatyoufeelour boundlessappreciationandenjoythe27thAnniversaryGala.

Yours,truly,

Ivan Andrew Foreman

IvanAndrewForeman President

HOPE(Teaching) HealthClinic

We,theMedicalandDentalStaffgladly sendourheartfeltgratitudefortherecent cashdonationyouhavegiventotheHope (Teaching)HealthClinicattheGood ShepherdMedicalCentreinJamaica.We wereabletoacquire3newWelchAllyn DiagnosticSetsforour2medicaldoctors whohavebeensharing1unitoverthe years.Thedoctorsaresoappreciativeand happythattheycouldseethepatients withoutdelay.Also,the3rdsetwillbeused fortheearwashingservicesoftheclinic... noneedtowaitforthedoctors,too!!!Again, thankyousomuchforyourkinddonation andcontinuedsupport.Godblessallyour effortstohelphumanity...wecouldnever doourworksforGod'speoplewithoutyour generoushelp.MaythisLentenSeason bringyouandyourfamiliesabundant graceandmercy!

Withdeepappreciation,

"Thank you dear Friends ofGoodShepherd! Your generous gift of diagnosticequipmentisa tremendous help to our medicaldoctors."

There is a famous quotation that says that: "a sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, and a goldenthreadtothemeaningoflife."

I am indeed fortunate to be able to endorse these sentiments when I thinkandspeakofmysisterMarie.

Marie is one of the kindest, most unselfishpersonsthatIknowandthis was in evidence since she was a child. If I had any doubt of this, it was dispelled by the constant support which she provided me in every step of my chosen path of Christian ministry.

Fromtheheartof

Archbishop

Charles H. Dufour

One shining example is her role in the establishing and sustaining of The Friends of Good Shepherd (FOGS), an organization that she founded and headed for over twenty-six years to complement a charitable organization of that name that I had established in Jamaica.Herexceptionalorganizational strengthtranslatedintoannualinspiring fundraising functions which raised wellneeded funds and enabled the provision of invaluable services in the areas of health, education, and social distressinJamaica.

Further, when the foundation embarked on the ambitious project of the construction of a medical and residential clinic in Montego Bay, my sister, and her team pulled out all the stops and for the almost eight years of that project, FOGS was a solid and faithful donor of funds, favors, and unswervingencouragement.

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"asisterisagifttotheheart,a friendtothespirit,andagolden threadtothemeaningoflife."

My sister, Marie Buteau

Marie & Me

Today,thatannualeventisastapleonthe fundraising calendar of Florida as it also gives back there through donations and the recognition and honoring of persons who have given yeoman service to that community.

I cannot say enough about my sister as a family person. She was a dutiful daughter to our parents, a loving and caring sister to us siblings, an exemplary mother, and grandmother, and as is widely known, a devotedwife.

TheHolyBiblepresentsaclearpictureofa womanofGodinthepassageofProverbs 31 where it recites the attributes of a virtuouswoman.Itdeclares:

"Manydaughtershavedone virtuouslybutyouexcelthemall"

""Many daughters have done virtuouslybutyouexcelthemall."This iscertainlytrueofmysisterMarie.

As she demits the leadership post of FOGS, I wish to record my deep appreciation for her sterling contribution to that entity and the Good Shepherd Foundation and to wish her good health, much happiness,andblessings.

Mydearestsister,Iembraceyouwith loveanddeepestgratitude.

MostRev.andHon.CharlesH.Dufour, DD,OJ,CD ArchbishopEmeritusofKingston

EDWARD RAINE

EdRaineisPresident&ChiefExecutiveOfficerof FoodForThePoor.HejoinedFoodForThePoorin October2017,andwasappointedExecutiveVice President in May 2018. In that role, he oversaw many aspects of management for the organization, focusing on organizational developmentandstrategy.

Ed served previously in executive roles in Operations and Human Resources. His understanding of how to shape company cultures in a global context has enabled organizationstoscaleforgrowth.Hisfocusison clear strategic direction, efficiency, and driving organizational effectiveness, while guiding organizations during periods of significant change.

Inadditiontohis30-plusyearsinthecorporate world,EdservedontheBoardandasChairman oftheBoardforthenonprofitNortheastHuman Resources Association (NEHRA), and as a Corporate Sponsor Liaison with Best Buddies International.

Ed first saw the work of Food For The Poor on a missiontriptoHaitiin2009,andrealizedthathe could align his passion to help organizations scale for growth with helping donors who care so passionately to help those less fortunate makearealdifferenceintheworld.

EdwasbornandraisedinLondon.Hereceiveda BachelorofArtsdegreeinPoliticalSciencefrom the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has a Certification in Organizational Development from Columbia University, as well as a Certification in Fundraising from Boston University. Ed is currently working on a Certificate in Theology from the University of NotreDame.

HelivesinSouthFloridawithhiswife,Mary,who wasbornandraisedinKingston,Jamaica.They havefouradultchildren.

FERDINANDMAHFOODAND THEINSPIREDFOUNDINGOF FOODFORTHEPOOR

Ferdinand “Ferdy” Mahfood’s religious conversion in 1976 was the inspiration behind the founding of Food For The Poor, planting the seeds of love and devotion 41 years ago thatwillknownoend.

With the love and support of his family, Mr. Mahfood established Food For The Poor in Florida on February 12, 1982. The organization initially sent resources to Jamaica, where he had observed the plight of people suffering from poverty, disease and the impact of naturaldisasters.

Inhisownwords,Mr.Mahfoodonceexplained what was the catalyst for the birth of the charity.

“This is not about any one of us,” said Mr. Mahfood, a devout Catholic. “This is about God. And Food For The Poor is an answer to God.”

Mr. Mahfood, 85, died peacefully on February 26,surroundedbyhisfamilyinprayer.

As the charity expanded, Ferdy and his wife, Patty, traveled throughout the Caribbean, bringing resources to countless people in need. FFTP officially launched its operation in Jamaica in June 1983 and created a model that would be replicated in other parts of the CaribbeanandLatinAmerica.

In a Jamaica Gleaner interview in 2012, Mr. Mahfood said there was no way he could have foretoldFoodForThePoor’ssuccess.

"Ineverdreamtitwouldhavebecomewhatitis today,” he said. “Not in my wildest imagination wouldIhavebelievedthatitwouldcometothis ...culminatingintoday.”

In the article, Mr. Mahfood quickly cleared up anymisconceptionthatitwasallabouthim.

"The organization was started by four brothers Sam,Joe,Robin,andmyself,"hesaid."Soit'snot just Ferdinand Mahfood's efforts, it's the efforts of the four brothers and all their children, and thatiswhathasbuiltit,andkeptittogether."

Ferdy-with children-02: Ferdinand Mahfood visits Cité Soleil in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in the early days of Food For The Poor in the 1980s. Photo/Food For The Poor

DEAR FRIENDS

ItiswithaheavyheartthatIhavestepped down as President of Friends of Good ShepherdInternational,Inc.duetopersonal reasons.

What started on the back porch of my brother, Tony’s house in 1996 has endured andgrownoverthepast26yearsundermy tenure. Archbishop Charles was just ordainedBishopofMontegoBayandhegot a few of his former parishioners from Jamaica to start this organization to raise fundsfortheDioceseofMontegoBay.

During the past twenty-six years, we have disbursed over US$1.5M in cash to various charities. In Jamaica, we have supported education,MustardSeedCommunities,the Good Shepherd Foundation of Montego Bay, the Good Shepherd Foundation Medical Centre, and Hope Hospice (now TheVillageofHope). Wehavealsomade numerous shipments of medical supplies, clothing, and toys to Jamaica. In addition, we have awarded numerous scholarships intheTri-CountyareasofFloridaandhave supported Haiti, Dominica, The Philippines, and the United States after catastrophic disasters.

Despitethemanyhoursspentsolicitingand organizingfundraisers,Itrulyenjoyedevery minute of it. It was really a labor of love. I have met many, many, many good and generous people along the way who have becomelifelongfriendsandIhavecometo recognizethemembersoftheOrganization asmyFOGSfamily.

MARIE BUTEAU

As I leave, I go with the uttermost confidence that the Organization will continue to exceed expectations. The leadership of this noble group is undoubtedly in great hands, and with God’s help I can assure you that the visionwillneverdim.

To all our members, supporters, friends, and advertisers who have stood with us overtheyears,Isayabigthankyou.Your contributions have changed so many lives,andforthisIwillbeforevergrateful.

Withlove!

MARIE & FRIENDS

MARIEBUTEAUPRESIDENT EXTRAORDINAIRE

Twenty-sixyearsofselflessservicetoa noble cause such as the Friends of Good Shepherd International Inc., (FOGS),isnoordinaryaccomplishment. Therefore, it is with profound gratitude that we acknowledge and commend Marie Buteau for her leadership and visionovertheseyears.

It’s amazing how ordinary people can achieveextraordinarygoalswhenclear vision, undaunting purpose, and the labor of love all combine. Who would have thought that what started in humble settings twenty-seven years ago (FOGS), would today be such a force in addressing the plights of the poor both locally and in Jamaica and beyond? Undoubtedly, the success of the organizationhasnotbeenanaccident. Under the leadership of the quiet, determined,andunassumingPresident, greatstrideshavebeenmade.AsMarie is quick to point out it was not always aneasyjourney,butitwasanamazing tenure.

JacquesA.Davis FormerVicePresident FriendsofGoodShepherdInternational,Inc.

This terrific leader embodies an insatiable passion for service, an indomitable spirit, and admirable diplomaticskills.Sheisrespectedfor her integrity and indefatigable attention to detail, attributes that have made her a friend and confidante to so many. We will certainlymisshertenacityintheface ofobstacles,herawesomegenerosity andofcourseherabilitytoempathize withthoseinneed.

My wife, Clover and I, will always remember our first mission trip to Jamaica, over twenty years ago which was coordinated by Marie. As new members of the organization then, we were amazed and inspired by the love shown to the delegation and particularly, our leader, by so manywhobenefittedfromtheworkof FOGS.

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Marie Buteau - President Extraordinaire

As we toured the various projects supported by our group, we were impressedbyherintimateknowledgeof the projects, the way she embraced abandonedchildren,andtheeasewith which she greeted those at the Hope Hospice, which was then a facility primarilyforpeopledyingofAIDS.

Marie has guided the organization through good and challenging times. She led with grace, humility, and honesty. She will always be remembered for her commitment to transparency,herkeensenseofrespect for those around her, and her fervent desiretoadvancetheworkofthegroup.

Spearheading fund-raising events for the construction of the Good Shepherd MedicalComplexinMontegoBay,which today serves thousands of patients in western Jamaica, is among the many highlights of her accomplishments. Marie has been a loyal ambassador who seeks no praise or glory for her work.

Due to her mentoring and visionary leadership,Iamproudtoinformyou that she has left the organization in capable hands. We are excited to haveMr.Ivan(Andrew)Foreman,as the new President. Mr. Foreman brings to the organization a level of professionalism and a record of servicethatwillundoubtedlyhelpto propelFOGStoadmirablelevels.

Please join me in wishing Marie, peace, love, and happiness as she moves on. To Andrew, let me say “welcome” let’s get to work, for our missionisirreversible!

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Marie Buteau

GALA HOSTS

SOPHIA NICHOLSON MARLON HILL

Sophia is a native Jamaican and South Florida resident, who, upon moving to the U.S. in 1995, set her sights on radio and enrolled in the ConnecticutSchoolofBroadcastingto formalize her training where she earnedacertificationinBroadcasting. Sophia earned a BSc in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s degree in Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

She is currently the host of ‘Di Kulture Zone’ aired on IrieTimestv.com and a storytelleronTheCaribbeanEdgeKids, a Face Book live streamed program. Sophia specializes in voice-overs, Commercials (both print and video), newsanchoringforradio,andrecords Audiobooks and lectures at nursing institutions. She is an event coordinator, poetry performer, and hostforculturaleventsandcharitable organizations.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and a past student of St. George’s College, Marlon has served as a civic leader in a number of roles across South Florida, especially with African-American and Caribbean-American communities. He has been featured as one of the “outstandingmembersoftheemerging generation of South Florida business and professional leaders” by the Daily Business Review. He is also a past recipient of numerous awards, including the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Bill Colson Leadership Award, M. Athalie Range Foundation BridgeBuilderAward,andtheinaugural Miami Foundation Ruth Shack CommunityLeadershipAward.

Marlon is a past president of the Caribbean Bar Association, and a Jamaican Diaspora Advisory Board Member for the Southern United States (2006-2011). Heisapartnerwiththelaw firm Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman. Marlon enjoys volunteering with the Brownsville Middle School Law Academy and his Emmaus Ministry of St.LouisCatholicChurch.

COCKTAIL HOUR/SILENT AUCTION

MUSICAL SELECTION BY STEEL AWAY

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

JACQUES DAVIS, PAST FOGS VP

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

SOPHIA NICHOLSON AND MARLON HILL

INVOCATION

REV. YAMIL MIRANDA

DINNER

MUSICAL SELECTION BY WAYNE ARMOND

SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

JUDITH JAMES

FOGS VIDEO PRESENTATION

APPEAL

JOSEPH RHODEN

PRESENTATION OF THE 2023 HUMANITARIAN AWARD

PRISHOTAMDAS CHANDIRAM CHATANI, POSTHUMOUS

MOST REV. CHARLES DUFOUR & ELAINE KONG, FOGS SECRETARY

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

ANDREW FOREMAN

VIDEO PRESENTATION - FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC., FOGS 2023 BANNER SPONSOR

GUEST SPEAKER

EDWARD RAINE, CEO, FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC.

CITATION PRESENTATION

JEANNE ROBINSON-FOSTER, CHAIR

GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION, MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD, MARIE BUTEAU

MOST REV. CHARLES DUFOUR, VIDEO MESSAGE FROM FR. LEO SHEA, MM

MUSICAL SELECTION

WAYNE ARMOND

ENTERTAINMENT

TITANIUM VIBES

RememberingPino

Overthespanofhislifetime,Giuseppe(Pino)Maffessanti contributednotonlytotheconstructionindustrybutalso totheconstruction,reconstruction,andsupportor fundingofnumerouscommunityprojects,andcharitable institutions,amongcausesthatwereveryimportantto him.Pino’sgreatestlifetimecommitmenthasbeentohis belovedfamilywhomhecherished.Hewasmarriedfor 65yearstohiswife,Daniela,andhadthreechildren, Marco,Alba,andNancy;fivegrandchildrenandthree great-grandchildren.

FriendsofGoodShepherdInt’l.Inc.isverygratefulforthe integralpartMr.Maffessantiplayedintheconstructionof theGoodShepherdFoundationMedicalComplexin MontegoBay,Jamaica.HeservedasChairmanofthe ManagementBoardandDirectoroftheExecutiveBoard oftheGoodShepherdFoundationformanyyears.Wewill dearlymissthehumanitarianweknewhimtobe.

MontegoBay,JamaicawasthehomeofJeanMarieLue.Shelovedthe people of the community and dedicated her life to building a better society. Whether it was volunteering with the Franciscan Sisters Association, Friends of Good Shepherd, Missionaries of the Poor, or HopeTeachingHealthClinic,shewasalwaystirelesslyhelpingothers.

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral was her second home, and her church family was an integral part of her life. She served on the Finance Committee,ChurchCouncil,CatholicWomen’sLeague,andChoir;was a Catechist, Lector, and Eucharistic Minister, to name a few. She was involved with many ministries and was a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, Living Waters Charismatic Prayer Group, Small ChristianCommunity,andtheInstituteofServantMinistry.

In appreciation of her work with Hope Teaching Health Clinic, she receivedTheDioceseofMontegoBayVineyardAwardfromArchbishop Dufourin2006andtheGoodShepherdFoundationRecognitionAward asAssociateDirectorandLong-servingVolunteerin2018.

However, her greatest accomplishment was the conversion of people through prayer and bringing them to the church. She had a gift of bringingpeopletogetherandinherfinalmomentshadpeoplepraying for her around the world! Jean will forever rest in peace knowing that her legacy will live on within the family and friends that love and cherishherandcontinuetoprayfortheworld.

Scholarship – In Memory of O’Donald Chin

Born and raised a native of Montego Bay, Jamaica, Donald grew up and went to Cornwall College before heading to The Institute of Chartered AccountantsinEnglandandWales.Heissurvivedby hiswife,threechildren,andsixgrandchildren,

Forover45years,hebuiltanoutstandingrecordas oneoftheleadingaccountingfirmsinMontegoBay.

Beyond his work life, Donald was known as “Lion Don,” as he passionately served the impoverished, blind,andsickalongsidethemenandwomenatthe Lion’s Club of Montego Bay. Donald’s extensive commitment during his 50 years as a member included serving in the most notable positions of Board President and Zone Chairman, and in recognition of his long-standing tenure was awarded the coveted Melvin Jones Fellowship. One of Lion Don’s most recent and proud accomplishments was his integral role to establishing the Community Vision Centre of Excellence Eye Clinic in Albion, Montego Bay, in partnershipwiththeCanadianVisionCare(CVC).

A simple, uncomplicated, gentle man who we miss andrememberfondly.

O'DONALD CHIN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Goodafternoon,

MynameisNaomiRouzier,Iamcurrentlyinmy secondyearofstudyingexercisephysiologyatBarry University,NorthMiamiShores.MygoodfriendLianet OrtizGuzmanrecommendedmeforthisscholarship becauseI'maproudHaitianAmericanstudent.

Thankyouforthisopportunity,

NaomiRouzier

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RememberingButch

Gordon “Butch” Stewart was not born to a life of privilege. He was a “man of the people”, a “local boy who made good”. His boyhood dream was to buy a boat as he had a fierce passion for the sea. To achieve thisdream,hecaughtfishtoselltothehotels.

According to Butch, his father was a very entertaining and humourous man. The house was always filled with laughter from his father’s many friends. He started high school as a boarder at Campion College but when his father could not afford the fees, he was sent to Columbus Heights School at St. Ann’s Bay, then later to St.Mary’sCollegeatAboveRocks.

His accomplishments, awards, legend and legacy are too numerous to list here. He worked for various companies as a salesman until he got a franchise to sellFeddersairconditionersandApplianceTraderswas born. Island wide delivery and service were his trademark as he supplied the hotels throughout Jamaica.

Butch, the businessman, is well known for his myriad monumental achievements. Butch the humanitarian is less well known as he was a humble man and did not do works of mercy and charity for publicity or selfaggrandizement.

The greatest legacy anyone can leave behind is a positive impact on the lives of others. The Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart left his footprints on the sands of time. He lived a very fruitful life guided by his love and passion for his beloved island of Jamaica.

In appreciation for his support over the years to Friends of Good Shepherd International as well as the many projects he helped Archbishop Charles withtobecomeareality.WalkgoodinHeaven.

RememberingSisterWilliamMargaret

PearlMavisYoung,knowntousasSr.WilliamMargaretYoung,OSFwasbornin Shooter’s Hill, Manchester, Jamaica.Born the 5th child of a family of 11 children tohard-workingparentsthatownedagrocery/haberdasherystoreinMayPen, Jamaica.Shespent14yearsinChinauntilafterWorldWarIIandmiraculously returnedtoJamaica.

Sr. William Margaret entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on February 2, 1954,wasreceivedintotheCongregationonAugust15,1954,andprofessedher finalvowsonAugust16,1961.Shedevotedherselftothelifeandmissionofthe FranciscanSistersofAlleganyfor68years.

Sr. dedicated many years in ministry to health care, working at hospitals both intheU.S.andJamaica.In1975,sheco-foundedHope(Teaching)HealthClinic inMontegoBay,Jamaica,focusingonprimaryandpreventivemedicineforthe poor and marginalized. She served in Public Health until her retirement in Tampa,Floridain2005.

In2018,Sr.WilliamMargaretwastherecipientoftheFOGSHumanitarianAward. ItwasadelighthavingherasaspecialguestatourGalaonApril7,2018.May hergentlesoulrestinpeaceandmaylightperpetualshineuponher.

TheHon.Gordon“Butch”Stewart, OJ,CD,Hon.LLD 07.06.1941–01.04.2021

Sr.WilliamMargaretYoung,OSF 04.15.1924–05.20.2022

Scholarships – In Memory of Beryl Levi

Ms. Beryl Joy Levi (May 4, 1932-February 26, 2011)wasthePresidentandCEOofTowerIsle Frozen Foods, Ltd. Tower Isle has been recognizedasthe“originalmanufacturer”of JamaicanStylepatties,inNewYork,thatare not only popular with the West Indian population but also with mainstream America.

Ms. Levi who hails from Jamaica, W.I. attendedtheFashionInstituteofTechnology, whereshegraduatedasafashiondesigner. After working with several distinguished houses in New York, she joined her late husband in establishing a West Indian Bakeryin1969.

As President and CEO of Tower Isle Frozen Foods, Ltd., Ms. Levi provided exemplary leadership and the company flourished underherguidance.

AdevoutChristian,Ms.Leviwasveryactivein many local charitable and educational organizations; among them the ‘The Gift of Life’, a worldwide organization that brings childrenwithheartdefectstotheU.S.forlifesaving surgery, which was not available in theircountry.

She sponsored children from Jamaica, who benefited tremendously from the medical care,goingontolivehealthylives.

The Beryl Levi Foundation is proud to offer four scholarships of $500.00 each to four students at Broward Housing Solutions to assistwithschoolsupplies.

Beryl Joy Levi

BERYL LEVI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

RememberingDameSheila

On January 20, 2023, our family experienced the immense loss of our matriarch, Dame Sheila Rose Valerie Weatherly, fondly known as “Mama”. Born the daughter of John and Elfreda Simpson, she has traversed the world and left her mark.Thoughithasbeenadifficulttime,thecelebrationof her life has bestowed upon us a renewed sense of faith, love, and family. She lived her 89 years of life to their maximum potential. Her dedication to her church, family, education,andcareerremainsaninspirationtous.

Dame Sheila was a devoted member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and choir member, she dedicated her life to the Diocese of Montego Bay. She was a faithful servant and this is seen in her dedication to the Good Shepherd Foundation and Food for the Poor. Her spiritual journeyisatestamenttohercommitmentandunwavering love for God. Her service was rewarded by the Church with a Papal award in 2005. She received the title DAME of the OrderofSt.GregorytheGreatbyPopeJohnPaul,II.

Sheila always had a passion for education. She attended the Montego Bay High School for Girls in 1948 followed by theBethlehemTeachersCollege.Sheheldherfirstteaching job in the Cayman Islands, which she spoke very fondly of. In1971shegraduatedwithherBSc.inAppliedSocialStudies from the University of the West Indies. Mount Alvernia Prep & Kindergarten School was her pride and joy where she served as Chairman of the Board for many years. She was deeplyinvestedinthesuccessofthestudents.

Mama was commissioned as a Justice of the Peace of St. James on February 27, 1987. She becameapillarinhercommunityofParadise Acres,MontegoBay.

Her confidence, vigor, independence, and strength are attributes that we will always admireandaspiretoembody.Shehasleftan indelible mark on our lives and hearts. Our love transcends time and space…till we meet again.

Submitted by Dr. Ambriel Weatherly (granddaughter)

DearFriendsofGoodShepherd,

I am truly thankful for the scholarship towards my tuition, allowing me the opportunity to pursue my course of study at Bethlehem Moravian College in Manchester, Jamaica. I am in my 4th year of Computer Science (B.Ed.) and have attained thePrincipal'sHonourRoll. IwillgraduateattheendofJune 2023. I plan to take a government job in September to continue tocontributetothegrowthanddevelopmentofeducation.

Withoutyourkindassistance,itwouldnothavebeenpossibleto makemydreamareality. Thankyouforinvestinginmyfuture. Iwillalwaysbegratefultoyou.

BobbyGayeHutton

DameSheilaWeatherly 07.10.1933–01.20.2023

BobbyGayeHutton

DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION 2023

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT VENESSA GODDARD

Hello,mynameisVenessa Goddard.Iam18yearsold andIamcurrently attendingPolkState Collegeandplantostart theAssociatesDegree Nursingprograminthe Springof2024.Thankyou somuchforyoursupport andconsiderationinmy educationaljourney.

JACQUES & CLOVER DAVIS

ItiswithgratitudetoGodforhismany blessings,thatwedonatethe2023DAVIS Scholarship.Ourhopeisthatthisscholarship willinsomewayassisttherecipientinthe pursuitofhis/hereducationalaspirations.In addition,weurgethatasyouembarkon yourtertiaryjourneyyouwillalwaysseekto helpothers.

Toourfriendsandbusinessassociates,we imploreyoutoembracetheopportunityof contributingtotheFriendsof Goodshepherd’sannualScholarship Program.Together,wecangreatlyimpact ourrespectivecommunities.

Congratulationstoour2023Awardee, VenessaGoddard!

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PRISHOTAMDAS CHANDIRAM CHATANI

FondlyknownasPishuChandiram,hewasborninKingston,Jamaica onMarch19,1935.PishuattendedCampionHallPrimarySchooland laterSt.George’sCollegefromwhichhegraduatedin1951.After graduation,hejoinedhisfather’sbusinessandwastransferredto MontegoBaytoopenitsfirststorenamedIndiaHousein1953.Anew buildingwasbuiltjustoppositethe#1PostOffice,andtherethename ofthestorechangedtoBijouxJewelers.Bijouxhasgoneontobecome oneofthemostsuccessfulDuty-FreeJewelryoperationsin TheCaribbean.

HispastaffiliationsincludebeingamemberoftheMontegoBay ChamberofCommerce&Industry,TheMontegoBayYachtClub;was apastdirectorofDoctorsCaveBathingClub,TheTourismProduct DevelopmentCompany,andtheMobayGuildClub.

Intheareaofcommunityservice,heservedwithTheRotary International,wherehewasaMember,PresidentoftheRotaryClubof MontegoBay,andDistrictGovernorforthemajorityoftheCaribbean. HewastheViceChairmanoftheGoodShepherdFoundationfounded byArchbishopDufour,thenBishopDufouroftheRomanCatholic DioceseofMontegoBay.PishuwasaJusticeofthePeaceforthe ParishofSt.Jamesforover50years.

Atrue“SonoftheSoil”,PishuismarriedtoJankiandtheyhavetwo sons,DennyandBobbyalongwith5grandchildren.

Remembering

Mydearfriend,PauletteLeeFattleftuson September20,2020. Shewasaverygood friendofFOGSandwasverysupportivein helpingwithourannualfundraisers. This picturewastakenonourtriptoAtlanta,GA in2012tryingtosetupabranchofFOGSthat didnotmaterialize.

Imissourconversations,andyourjokesand Icanstillhearyourlaughs. Ithinkofyou everyday.RestinEternalPeace,mysister.

Yoursister,MarieButeau

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