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!