Kiwanis 2018 ECC District Convention E-Book

EASTERN CANADA AND THE CARIBBEAN DISTRICT L’EST DU CANADA ET DES CARAÏBES

2018 EC&C District Convention Handbook

Table of Contents Watch Out Fi Dis

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Love the Vibes

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Share the Spirit

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Live the Experience

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Come Enjoy the Jamaican Experience

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Division 25 39 Kiwanis Club of Providence Montego Bay Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness with 5K Run/Walk

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Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Hosts Diabetes Health Fair

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Kiwanis Club of Westmoreland Capital Launches Early Childhood Institution (ECI) Competition

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Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Brings Joy to the Children at West Haven Children’s Home

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10 Must-See Places while you are in Jamaica‌

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The Kiwanis Impact in Jamaica

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Division 23 East

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Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Freeport Mentors Students at Montego Bay Infant School

The Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring Fetes Centenarian

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Kiwanians Bring Water to Communities in Western Jamaica 46

Kiwanis Club of Liguanea Leads Multi-Million Dollar Road Safety Campaign

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An Outstanding Kiwanian 47

Kiwanis Club of New Kingston Creates a Buzz with Signature Spelling Bee Competition

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Milestones of the Kiwanis Movement in Jamaica

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Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston Contribute to Improved Literaacy

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Formation and Development

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Division 23 West - Middlesex South - Projects

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Impact of Women 54

Division 24

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Community Service and its Impact on Public Policy 55

Kiwanians Provide Financial Assistance to Students for CXC Exams

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Members of the Host Marketing & Public Relations Committee 57

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Service Leadership 53

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Kiwanis Eastern Canada & the Caribbean District Convention May 17-19, 2018 Montego Bay, Jamaica

Back to the question of attending Kiwanis EC&C District Convention 2018 in Jamaica,

we say… Why not?

We suggest that you arrive a few days early or stay a few days after District Convention 2018 to enjoy the experience.

Montego Bay is just the beginning…

Love the Vibes Kiwanians, your question may be: Why should you attend District Convention 2018 in Jamaica?

In addition to witnessing the camaraderie of the over 2,000 member strong Kiwanis Movement in Jamaica, come to Jamaica and “Love the Vibes, Share the Spirit, and Live the Experience” in the city of Montego Bay. The Montego Bay Convention Centre, our venue for District Convention 2018, is within minutes of the main Hotel for accommodation – The Holiday Inn Resort. This means that your free time before or after your respective training sessions or meetings may be used to relax, interact with fellow Kiwanians, stroll along white sandy beaches or take in the ocean views, among other things.

The Montego Bay Convention Centre is situated along the elegant corridor of Rose Hall, Montego Bay, and is a five time recipient of the World Travel Award for being the Caribbean’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre.

With its ocean view location and panoramic views the Centre offers the very best meeting and convention facilities in the Caribbean. With a combined total of 139,302 square feet of meeting, exhibition and ballroom spaces this world-class facility will provide us with personalized first class service.

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The music, the culture, the food, the scenery, the people: all part of the rhythm of Jamaica.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see our beautiful island and visit some of our iconic attractions. Come in a day or two early, stay a day late and soak up the sun, sea, music and fun.

And bring your partners along as we are putting together a great Partner Program for you.

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Share the Spirit Come to an island where Kiwanis is vibrant and alive!

EC&C District Convention 2018 will offer opportunities to learn, to participate in the governance systems of our great District and to meet friends both old and new.

Let’s Get Together in Montego Bay!!

With inspiring speakers, great entertainment, lots of fellowship opportunities and participation in a special community project, Convention 2018 will rekindle the spirit of Kiwanis for you.

For updates follow us on Facebook KiwanisECCDConJamaica2018 Breathtaking View of the North Coast

Greetings! The Jamaica Tourist Board invites you to #visitjamaica, the Home of All Right.

Live the Experience Accommodations are at the family friendly, all inclusive Holiday Inn Resort. The beachfront hotel is located 7 minutes from the Sangster International Airport.

The events will be hosted at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. With its ocean view location and panoramic views, the Centre offers the best meeting and convention facilities in the Caribbean. √ Meals & Drinks √ Transportation for Events √ Fun

Its All Included!

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Jamaica: the Home of All Right

Click this link to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy2N12lbZUI Contributors: Kiwanian Justine Reid and DS Karen Tomlinson

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Come Enjoy the Jamaican Experience “Out Of Many, One People”...

We say “Wi likkle but wi tallawah”

(we are small but strong) but how do we do it? Jamaica is famed as the birthplace of reggae music, one of the most popular music forms in the world. Its capital Kingston is home to the Bob Marley Museum, dedicated to the famous world renowned singer Bob Marley. Jamaica is the home of the fastest man and woman on the track, Usain Bolt and Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, and we have the world’s oldest living person Violet Brown. To round it all off, Jamaica is the home of some of the best cuisine the world has ever tasted.

Jamaica is one of the most diverse and colourful countries in the Caribbean. Our history, our culture and our people have propelled this small island of just 4,411 square miles (about 11,000 kilometres) to the international stage.

Jamaica is the fourth-largest island country in the Caribbean by area and lies about 90 miles (145 kilometres) south of Cuba, and 119 miles (191 kilometres) west of Hispaniola (the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic). With 2.8 million people, Jamaica is the third-most populous Anglophone country in the Americas (after the United States and Canada), and the fourth-most populous country in the Caribbean. Kingston is the country’s capital and largest city, with a population of 937,700.

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JAMAICA: Home to the World’s Best Track and Field Athletes

While the acclaim for our culture and raw talent is worldwide, Jamaica is also a beacon of democracy. After the tumultuous years leading up to the abolition of slavery, Jamaica’s transition from a British colony to full sovereignty was marked by rationality and unity. Under the stewardship of the fathers of the nation, our heroes, Alexander Bustamante and Norman Washington Manley, Jamaica moved into the 20th century with full adult suffrage, Independence and a strong sense of nationhood and identity.

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Seascape - Montego Bay

Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests and reef-lined beaches.

Many of its all-inclusive resorts are clustered in Montego Bay, the location for the 2018 District Convention, with its British-colonial architecture, and Negril, known for its diving and snorkeling sites.

Rose Hall Great House

If your taste is not for the sinister, the White Witch Golf course is also located on the rolling hills of the Rose Hall Plantation; this property provides an 18-hole par 71 course with breath-taking views of both the rolling hills of Rose Hall and the Caribbean Sea.

The Montegonian Experience Use your free time before or after your respective training sessions or meetings at the District Convention to relax, interact with fellow Kiwanians, discover Montego Bay by strolling along its white sandy beaches or take in the ocean views, among other things.

The Montego Bay Convention Centre’s nearest neighbour, the Rose Hall Plantation, is the home of the White Witch of Rose Hall, Annie Palmer. Tours by day or night (not for the faint of heart) take you back to a time where she wreaked havoc at every turn and where she is said to roam the otherwise breathtakingly beautiful property to this day.

White Witch Golf Course

The “Shoppes” at Rose Hall, which are across the road from the Convention Centre, provide a Duty Free shopping experience second to none. You can purchase Jewellery, clothing, Jamaican paraphernalia or even have a cup of world renowned Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee The city of Montego Bay, the tourist capital of Jamaica offers, among other things, white sandy beaches, ample green areas, a variety of tours (be sure to check the tour desks at your resort) and cultural experiences.

Montego Bay Convention Centre

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One such experience is the Montego Bay Cultural Centre located in the heart of Montego Bay – Sam Sharpe Square. While the journey into the town centre is a trip in and of itself, the beautifully renovated building houses the National Gallery West which gives a glance into the rich history of Jamaica through different artistic media.

Just outside of this building, the town centre, dedicated to National Hero Sam Sharpe, also gives one a look into Jamaica’s past and a chance to interact with us. We are a colourful people.

In the spirit of saving the best for last, the city of Montego Bay offers a gastronomically exciting experience.

During the period of the convention, fruits will be in abundance. We suggest that you have an ice cold jelly if the days get too warm and try the real Jamaican jerk if you want to heat things up. Several restaurants in and around the city offer this Jamaican jerk (chicken, pork, fish, you name it - we can jerk it and we don’t mind showing you how to). Whether your taste is for street side or fine dining, the city of Montego Bay never disappoints.

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Must-See Places while you are in Jamaica…

Transportation is provided to and from the convention events but the opportunity exists to take steps off the beaten path…

If you choose to go to the west of Jamaica…

Trelawny Falmouth is the capital city of the parish of Trelawny.

It’s a busy cruise-ship port that lies between Ocho Rios and Montego Bay on the island’s north shore. The city is noted for being one of the Caribbean’s best preserved Georgian towns with its magnificent Georgian architecture, concentrated in the Falmouth Historic District. To the south, the 18th-century Good Hope Estate was originally a sugar plantation.

Jamaican Cuisine We like to have a good time and so we find many ways to do this. The advantage to Jamaica is that everywhere is “down the road”, just how far down is a different story, still the journey is part of the entire experience. There are endless ways to enjoy the Jamaican experience whether you visit popular locations or the ones that are off the beaten path there is something for everyone to enjoy “down the road” or “roun di corna” (around the corner).

Founded by Thomas Reid in 1769, Falmouth flourished as a market centre and port for forty years at a time when Jamaica was the world’s leading sugar producer. It was named after Falmouth, Cornwall in the United Kingdom, the birthplace of Sir William Trelawny, the Governor of Jamaica, who was instrumental in its establishment.

The town was meticulously planned from the start, with wide streets in a regular grid, adequate water supply, and public buildings. It even had piped water before New York City. If you love architecture, Falmouth is the place to go.

Contributors: Kiwanian Justine Reid and DS Karen Tomlinson

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Falmouth Or you may choose to have a unique Jamaican experience by rafting on the Martha Brae River, the island’s #1 rafting attraction which is located approximately three miles inland from the town of Falmouth. This attraction is a mere twenty miles from Montego Bay and forty miles from Ocho Rios. The embarkation area, “Rafter’s Village”, encompasses six acres of beautifully manicured lawns situated on a natural horseshoe island. It offers a fully appointed recreational facility which includes picnic grounds, a full service bar, two souvenir shops, swimming pool and modern restrooms. Before embarking on a tour of the property, guests can also take a stroll through “Miss Martha’s Herb Garden”, a presentation of Jamaica’s herbs famous for their medicinal and healing properties.

Rafting on the Martha Brae River

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Thirty-foot long bamboo rafts are boarded from a concrete pier, under the supervision of a licensed dispatcher.

The raft ride is operated over a three mile stretch of the beautiful Martha Brae river and lasts approximately one hour. Once on the raft, guests can learn about “The Legend of Martha Brae” or enjoy an exhilarating swim. The attraction has over the years played host to a number of celebrities including HRH Queen Elizabeth II, heavy weight champion Lennox Lewis, Chuck Norris, Dionne Warwick, Spike Lee, former NBA star Patrick Ewing, Jane Seymour of “Doctor Quinn- Medicine Woman” fame, Kenny Rodgers, the late Johnny Cash and world 100 metre champion Usain Bolt.

The disembarkation area known as “Martha’s Rest” also offers a souvenir shop, bar, lounge area and restrooms.

Westmoreland

Negril is a small (population 6,900) but widely dispersed beach resort town located across parts of two Jamaican parishes, Westmoreland and Hanover. The resort town is about an hour and fifteen minute drive on the coastal highway from Sir Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. It is known for its miles of sandy beaches on shallow bays with calm, turquoise waters. Seven Mile Beach, particularly the portion overlooking Long Bay, is lined with bars, restaurants and resorts, many of them international and all-inclusive. Long Bay opens onto a lagoon protected by coral reefs and is a snorkeling and scuba-diving destination.

Negril’s 7 Mile Beach

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While you are in Negril, make a visit to one of the Caribbean’s most famous bars, Rick’s Café, in the heart of West End. Take a seat along the rocky Jamaican coast and enjoy your drinks from one of the most scenic drinking spots in the Caribbean as you await one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. As you wait, watch daredevils take daring jumps from cliffs into the waters below off platforms carved into the rocky coastline, and enjoy the ultimate island experience at Rick’s café, which has been named one of the 10 best bars

by Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine. Catamarans and sailboats gather in the waters as everyone prepares for Negril’s jaw-dropping sunset. Over the years, visitors and locals alike have designated Rick’s Cafe as Negril’s premier gathering spot and our sunsets have become a Jamaican tradition.

away in 300 acres of rainforest. If you have physical constraints you can also get access to all theme parks on the same trail in a safari jeep with a personal tour guide.

Zip lining at JamWest Adventure Park If you are a lover of rare exotic wildlife … snakes, turtles, rabbits, crocodiles, ducks, peacocks, owls, iguanas, turkeys…you will get to view and enjoy this getaway which also has a netted bird sanctuary where you get to pet and feed birds, and much more.

If you choose to go to the north of Jamaica…

St. Ann The daring cliffs at Rick’s Café

Want to have an amazing time of your life? Jamwest Adventure Park is the place to be….It’s the newest of its kind on the extreme west side of Westmoreland and only 50 minutes drive away from Negril. Go check out a different adventure at this amazing facility designed to offer exhilarating fun filled activities such as Canopy Zipline, ATV (all-terrain vehicle) tours along a 1hr trail where you get to stop at five different Theme Parks - BoardWalk, Petting Zoo, Water Spring, Mangrove, Swamp Ponds - along with a private beach trail, tucked

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James Bond Beach is a beach that sits on a small peninsula at Oracabessa Bay, about 10 miles (16 km) from Ocho Rios on Jamaica’s north coast. The beach has brightly painted changing rooms, a water sports centre, a bar, and a restaurant. It is surrounded by crystal clear water on three sides, and the mountains of St Mary reach straight down to the sea, a sight which serves as the beach’s backdrop. Its expansive lawns are a regular venue for concerts by international artists such as Rihanna, Ziggy Marley, and Lauryn Hill.

Scenes from the James Bond movie Dr. No were filmed at the beach. The two-story Moonraker bar, open on all sides, can hold up to 200 people and becomes full during occasional jazz, blues, soca, and reggae concerts.

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The Bond-related décor is subdued, obvious only in the names of movies painted on small bamboo pieces that hang over the first-floor bar. Celebrity friends of owner Chris Blackwell are known to stop by.

Dunn’s River Falls is a famous waterfall near Ocho Rios, Jamaica and a major Caribbean tourist attraction that receives thousands of visitors each year. It is one of Jamaica’s most magnificent national treasures. Globally, it is as well known as reggae and equally stimulating.

There are few places where the Arawak name for Jamaica “Xayamaca” - land of rivers and springs - is more apt.

The Spaniards called the area “Las Chorreras”, the waterfalls or springs, and it is truly one of the most beautiful spots on the island.

Experience the majesty of the Falls, join hands and be part of a human chain ascending the slopes of this 600 foot waterfall, one of the few in the world that empties directly into the sea. Pose for snapshots and soak in lagoons filled with pure waters cascading from high in the mountains above Ocho Rios. The falls are in wide park rich of vegetation and there is also a craft market selling the typical tams, carvings, wrapping and so on.

adventure tours for all ages. Explore the forest’s rich ecosystem, sparkling river streams or simply enjoy the spectacular views.

Board the Rainforest SkyExplorer chairlift that sends guests soaring above the treetops up 700 feet to the top of the Mountain. From here you have the option to spend your day riding in a bobsled in one of the park’s signature attraction, Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica, which features a 1,000m long gravity-drive through the rainforest on custom designed, high-tech sleds. The Bobsled is a thrilling ride through dense tropical landscapes and coastal features on sleds that evoke Jamaica’s 1988 Olympic bobsled team.

Then the secure Zip Line attraction can whisk you through the verdant rainforest canopy, gliding from one platform to another, or you can take a walk through the hummingbird garden, peruse the mountaintop pavilion and read about famous Jamaican athletes. At Mystic Dining, enjoy contemporary Caribbean cuisine and a refreshing cocktail or beverage while admiring the ocean views. The hummingbird garden is full of flowers known to attract Jamaica’s iconic, tiny inhabitants, including the vervain hummingbird, the second-smallest bird in the world. Cool off at the waterslide and infinity pool before taking a nature hike or riding the SkyExplorer down the mountain. The descent carries them through the heart of the canopy, giving you firsthand glimpses of the wonders of the tropical seaside rainforest.

Climbing Dunns River Falls Want to see Ocho Rios from a different vantage point?

Taking a tropical forest adventure tour up to the 700foot (213 m) Mystic Mountain peak will do just that.

With the bay of Ocho Rios to your right, feel the breeze from the ocean as you climb above the lush treetops.

This environmentally friendly attraction, located in the heart of Ocho Rios, only 5 minutes away from the cruise ship pier or Dunn’s River Falls, offers a unique array of 18

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If you choose to go to the east of Jamaica…

Kingston The Bob Marley Museum is a museum in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley.

The museum is located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston 6, and is Bob Marley’s former place of residence. It was home to the Tuff Gong reggae record label which was founded

by The Wailers in 1970. In 1976, it was the site of a failed assassination attempt on Bob Marley. The Chicagobased band 56 Hope Road takes its name in homage to the address.

The climate of the region is cool and misty with high rainfall. The soil is rich, with excellent drainage. This combination of climate and soil is considered ideal for coffee, making it easy to grow Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee which is noted for their mild flavour and lack of bitterness. Over the past few decades, this coffee has developed a reputation that has made it one of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world. Over 80% of all Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is exported to Japan. In addition to its use for brewed coffee, the beans are the flavor base of Tia Maria coffee liqueur.

The Blue Mountains are the longest mountain range in Jamaica. They include the island’s highest point, Blue Mountain Peak, at 2,256 m (7402 ft.), some of the highest mountains in the Caribbean. From the summit, accessible via a walking track, both the north and south coasts of the island can be seen. On a clear day, the outline of the island of Cuba, 130 miles (210 km) away, can also be seen. The mountain range spans 4 parishes: Portland, St. Thomas, St. Mary and St. Andrew.

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Beans

Jamaica’s so Breathtaking it makes Usain Bolt “Stop” Watch at https://www.youtube.comwatch?v=wWJHCQBhl70

Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour

Learn why Usain Bolt became a Sprinter in this commercial filmed for the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Feeling di Vibe? Follow Team Jamaica on the #RoadToRio for the 2016 ...

Contributor: DS Karen Tomlinson Pictures and video provided by Jamaica Tourist Board

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The Kiwanis Impact in Jamaica

Division 23 East

The Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring Fetes Centenarian “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” This quote by Scott Adams, best describes the way the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring feted 104 year old Ivy Andrews as part of a belated birthday celebration.

To mark her birthday, December 5, 2016, members of the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring (KCCS) joined Ivy Andrews, affectionately called Granny, to shower her with tokens of appreciation. The centurion who resides on Manning’s Hill Road in the Constant Spring area, is a friend to the Club and many of its members.

President of Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring, Vanessa Nesbeth shares a moment with centurion, Ivy “Granny” Andrews on the occasion of a belated celebration by the club with “Granny”.

The belated celebrations, which took place at the Andrews’ residence on January 29, 2017, saw members of the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring presenting her with a gift basket donated by Lasco Distributors and a box of food items courtesy of Food for the Poor Jamaica.

Present on the occasion were: President Vanessa Nesbeth, Distinguished Presidents Pam Rodney-White, Debbie Manning, Trevor Richards, Director Lorenzo Stanton, and Kiwanians Sandra McPherson and Primrose Granville. The festivities though simple in nature, helped to cheer “Granny’s” spirit as she was surrounded by love and lots of laughter. Those members of the K-family who were unavoidably absent such as Lieutenant Governor of Division 23 East, Eileen HooperDonaldson, several past and present members of the club also shared their belated greetings with “Granny” via telephone. In addition to the local well-wishers, she received several telephone and video calls from family members and friends of members from the Club residing in Chile, USA, Canada and the UK.

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring share with Ivy “Granny” Andrews during a belated celebration of the 104 year old friend of the club. The occasion was well received by “Granny” and was also used to present her with tokens.

The camaderie shared with “Granny” is a testament of the love and care that the Kiwanis family extends to the elderly, children and other vulnerable groups in order to ensure that these individuals feel appreciated.

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Kiwanis Club of Liguanea Leads Multi-Million Dollar Road Safety Campaign International statistics show that the use of mobile phones while operating a vehicle increases the incidence of an accident by approximately 25%; and even more alarming findings compares this behaviour as being equivalent to driving under the influence of alcohol; and is more likely to cause an accident than driving intoxicated. These life threatening outcomes have spurred the Kiwanis Club of Liguanea to spearhead a road safety campaign dubbed, “PLS DNT TXT N DRV”.

The campaign is aimed at reducing the number of accidents caused from driver distraction, specifically the use of mobile phones to text while driving. Children are one of the most vulnerable road users because of their sheer size which can make it difficult to see them quickly especially while distracted. In addition, they tend to also exercise poorer judgment while using the road, and as a result they are more likely to be victims of road accidents.

Through a partnership approach the Kiwanis Club of Liguanea expects to onboard other Kiwanis clubs across Jamaica as well as corporate entities to increase public awareness of the dangers of improper road usage through the erection of 250 road signs island-wide.

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) has commended the Kiwanis Club of Liguanea for its stellar effort in undertaking this project. Paula Fletcher, Executive Director of the NRSC, states, “the PLS DNT TXT N DRV” campaign is an excellent initiative which aligns very closely with the NRSC’s mandate of developing and implementing road safety promotional activities and conducting public education programmes ultimately geared towards reducing the number of fatalities on our roads.

A multi-year community/country assessment of Jamaica from 2011 – 2016 revealed that road fatalities have shown an upward trend, moving from 319 to 377 over the period. Kareem Tomlinson, President of Kiwanis Club of Liguanea notes, “This increasing trend in road fatalities, particularly in children (14 years and younger) and young parents (39 years and younger) were particularly alarming. This has far reaching consequences on our society resulting in a disruption of family units with the loss of parent/s and avoidable trauma.”

Since the pilot of the project in 2014, seven (7) signs have been erected by the club in the corporate area in high traffic areas, which have been identified as the most likely places that individuals text and drive. The roll out of the campaign over the next two years will be complemented by social and traditional media campaigns to further reinforce the need for road safety and reduce driver distraction. The campaign is expected to cost upwards of J$8 million.

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Members of the Kiwanis Club of Liguanea stand proudly beside a recently installed “PLS DNT N TXT N DRV” road sign in the corporate area of Jamaica. The club intends to install approximately 250 similar signs island-wide as part of its road safety campaign designed to reduce incidence of road fatality resulting from driver distraction.

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Kiwanis Club of New Kingston Creates a Buzz with Signature Spelling Bee Competition The Kiwanis Club of New Kingston has been creating a buzz among children ages 4-5 years with its signature Little Bee Spelling Bee Competition which was born from a vision to improve the spelling and literacy skills of children at the early childhood level.

The signature project which began in 2002 has seen approximately 450 entrants in the competition; most of these “little bees” have moved on to excel in their overall academic performance.

LG Eileen Donaldson (third, right) came out to lend her support to the Kiwanis Club of Liguanea at the installation of a “PLS DNT N TXT N DRV” road sign in the corporate area of Jamaica. Also sharing in the moment is President of the Kiwanis Club of Liguanea, Kareem Tomlinson (second right) along with other Kiwanian representatives in Division 23 East.

In addition to producing top spellers, the Kiwanians have been effective in assisting over 45 schools to improve the literacy level of the children by providing supplemental learning aids such as Jolly Phonics and teacher training in phonics. These tools help to ensure that a solid language foundation is built for students at the early childhood level. As another testament to the success of the project, students who participate in the competition have demonstrated above-average vocabulary for their age.

The Kiwanis Club of New Kingston adds that even as students compete against each other, they also build a sense of camaraderie among contestants during the competition rounds. Additionally, the competition has assisted in building the students’ self-esteem and confidence while fostering greater parent/child bonding relationship, as parents are also encouraged to be involved in the preparation process for the competition.

Distinguished Governor Trevor Dunn pictured here is clearly fully prepared for the task at hand at the installation of a “PLS DNT N TXT N DRV” road sign with his hard hat, safety vest, tools and a broad smile! The installation is a part of a road safety campaign lead by the Kiwanis Club of Liguanea in a bid to reduce road fatalities caused by driver distraction.

Now in its 15th year, the competition continues to attract scores of schools who are eager to claim the top prize. President of Kiwanis Club of New Kingston Paulette Kirkland is proud of the success that the club has garnered over the years and the tremendous impact that the competition has had on the lives of the children and their school community.

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President Paulette Kirkland in explaining the competition notes, “Students are prepared for the competition using booklets with selected words and picture prompts distributed to the schools in advance, so that they can host their in-school competition to select entrants for the Little Bee Competition. The words for the competition are selected in collaboration with the Early Childhood Unit of the Ministry of Education so that the appropriate level of difficulty is achieved. After the inschool competition, students participate in the semifinal spell off round with the top spellers from each school which is then followed by the final round where the winner, runner up contestants and category prizes are declared.

Pictured here are finalists in the Little Bee Spelling Competition 2013 along with members of the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston.

The ongoing success of this signature project is attributable to the solid partnership forged by the club with the basic schools who compete, corporate entities, donations from individuals who over the years have sponsored the various prizes and awards and provided other assistance, in addition to the endorsement by the Ministry of Education.

The Club has maintained this project in keeping with the Kiwanis International’s thrust to focus on children between prenatal age and five years old as part of Young Children Priority One. “Little Bee”, winner for 2013 is presented with a prize by Distinguished President Lola Chin Sang (right) and Kiwanian Joan Marie Powell (left) at the 2013 Finals.

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Kiwanians Club of Young Professionals Kingston Contribute to Improved Literacy Kingston, Jamaica. Tuesday, April 04, 2017. Principal of Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High, Mr. Lexford Johnson lauded the efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston, Jamaica (KYPKJ) for their continued dedication which has played a significant part in improving the literacy level of students at the school. While speaking at the inaugural parents forum organized by KYPK at the school he revealed that, since 2013 the school’s reading level has moved from 54 percent and now stands at 70 percent; with the overall target for this year being 82 percent.

(L-R) Kiwanians - DM Pauline Bowla, President Paulette Kirkland and Spell Master, Distinguished President Claudette Carter pose with children in the semi-final round of this year’s Little Bee Spelling Competition.

President of Kiwanis Club of New Kingston (2016/17) Paulette Kirkland (right) presents a token and certificate of participation to Shamara Shaw of Kids Choice - K-Kids at the end of semi-final round of the Little Bee Spelling Competition organized by the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston.

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Mr. Johnson added that the Club has played a “very pivotal role” in lifting the standards at Norman Gardens.

He also encouraged the over twenty parents at the forum to recognize the help being given by the Kiwanians and encouraged them to do their part, “when you have support like this, it must be reflected in your presence and response to events like these”, he emphasized.

(L-R) Mother, Natasha Hamilton-Walters, Oksana Walters, Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High and Dwayne Bailey, President of Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston, Jamaica (KYPKJ) share a quick photo op at the recent parents forum organized by the club as part of its Bring Up Grades (BUG) programme. The involvement of the Kiwanians through its BUG programme has positively improved the academic performance of the students at Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High.

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The Kiwanians’ involvement with Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High began in 2013, and pre-dates the club’s official induction in 2015. The forum was conceptualized by the KYPKJ as part of its Bring Up Grade (BUG) programme, which is focused on improving the academic performance of a selected group of students who were performing below their grade level. It also promotes leadership, social development and civic pride.

The BUG programme is a weekly initiative of the KYPKJ at the Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High school.

As further evidence of the Club’s impact, approximately 87% of the students attending the weekly BUG programme sessions have attained mastery of the Grade Four Literacy Test; with 20 students achieving mastery in 2015, while a further 5 attained mastery in this examination in 2016. The programme currently caters to approximately 50 students.

The inaugural parents forum which was held under the rubric of “Boosting Parental Involvement in Student Learning” on March 25, forms part of the strategic efforts to increase parental involvement in the learning and development process.

President of Kiwanis Club of South St. Andrew, Karen Carnegie has the attention of parents, students and Kiwanians in attendance as she makes a point during the recently held parents forum at the Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High. The event was held under the theme, ‘Boosting Parental Involvement in Student Learning’ where speaker guest, Acting CEO of the National Parenting Support Commission, Andre Miller shared on the topic.

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President of the KYPKJ, Mr. Dwayne Bailey in delivering his remarks encouraged parents to continue learning strategies to improve their parenting. Noting, “no one size fits all modes in parenting so there is always more we can learn.”

Guest Speaker, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission, Mr. Andre Miller in a very spirited address posited four key pointers for effective parenting. He noted children need structure in the home environment; nurturance to support their growth and development; empowerment so that children can build on their innate talents and skills and recognition for the positive efforts. He further said that recognition for incremental achievement was important and that this could take the form of: compliments, tangible rewards or special privileges.

The forum was well received by the parents in attendance. In commenting on the forum, parent, Natasha Hamilton-Walters, said, “It was very educational and I appreciate some of the creative (tools) shared that will help me in my parenting.” She added that the forum was beneficial in giving practical lessons and she was hopeful that the results would augur for more effective parenting.

The BUG programme is a weekly initiative of the KYPKJ at the Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High school.

The programme seeks to develop the literacy levels of children as well as their overall values and attitudes. It also promotes leadership, social development and civic pride. This has been accomplished with the incorporation of teaching methods that caters to different learning styles and makes reading fun by using arts and craft, technology, sports, games and friendly competition to enhance the learning experience.

Partners of the programme over the years include Nestle Jamaica Limited and The Mico University College.

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The Kiwanis Impact in Jamaica

Division 23 West - Middlesex South Projects

LG Christine, with her home club the Kiwanis Club of Central Portmore, making presentation of care items to the Dare to Care Hospice for children living with HIV/AIDS.

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Portmore painting the Play Area at the Ascot Basic School

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Members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Guys Hill and the Sunshine City, Portmore, spreading love by caring for a Centenarian on Valentine’s Day

The Kiwanis Club of South St. Catherine served up hot meals to cheer the members of the Rosemary Castle Golden Age Home during the Christmas Season

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The Kiwanis Club of Portmore environmental project cleaning the Gregory Park Community

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Linstead building a swing for students of the McGrath Basic School

Members of the Kiwanis Clubs of St. Catherine Estates and the Sunshine City, Portmore, team up with the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) to share with the needy President Oneill of the Kiwanis Club of Longville Park provides a student of the Hunts Pen Basic School with a nutritious breakfast

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Division 24 Division 24’s Significant Projects ‘The Year of Passion” Kiwanians Provide Financial Assistance to Students for CXC Exams Under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Richard Austin, Team “We’d Rather Belong”, hosted a mass meeting on July 20, 2016 at the Ocho Rios High School auditorium aimed at assisting students experiencing financial challenges with the payments for CSEC/CXC examinations. Funds was also donated to Kiwanis Foundation of Jamaica (KFJ).

The Kiwanis Impact in Jamaica

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Kiwanis Club of Providence Montego Bay Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness With 5K Run/Walk The Kiwanis Club of Providence Montego Bay hosted its annual 5K run/walk in October to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness month. The event is aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness and assisting needy breast cancer survivors, many of whom are mothers to young children.

Sponsors of the event include: Ward’s Power Tools, National Health Fund, Knutsford Express, Cover Me Up Tent, Doctor’s Cave Beach and Kiuki Tours.

Assistance was provided to Tanisha Myers and Shane Shand and a contribution was made to KFJ on behalf of all participating clubs to include seven (7) from the other three divisions, on the occasion.

Participants at the annual Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Providence Breast Cancer 5 K Run/ Walk.

Participants cooling down following the annual Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Providence Breast Cancer 5 K Run/ Walk.

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Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Hosts Diabetes Health Fair In light of the high incidents of non-communicable diseases in Jamaica including diabetes, the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay hosted a diabetes health fair in St. James on November 5, 2016 for members of the community. The occasion was used to share information and offer free eye testing among other tests.

Sponsors of the event included: Be well Consultants, NAJ, University of Technology Association of Nursing Students, Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited, Fairview Optical, Di Foto Shoppe, Events Tents and Party Rentals and St. James Health department.

A member of the community benefits from free eye testing during the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay diabetes health fair.

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay share in a photo op during its Diabetes Health Fair.

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Patrons listening keenly to health advice during the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay diabetes health fair.

Pictured here are Diabetes Health Fair-involvement

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Kiwanis Club of Westmoreland Capital Launches Early Childhood Institution (ECI) Competition On Monday, March 13, 2017, the Kiwanis Club of Westmoreland Capital launched its 8th staging of the Early Childhood Institution (ECI) Quiz Competition at the Hotel Commingle, in Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland. The competition which is geared towards children 6 years old and younger, engaged ninety (90) children from fifteen (15) schools in Westmoreland, Jamaica.

The students participate in edutainment activities focused on material covered in their school curriculum. The top performing students in the competition are awarded in May 2017, to mark Child Month.

Students for Total Care Learning Centre get ready to play their first match.

ECI Quiz team with Staff Advisor and SLP member (Mannings’ School Key Club) pose after quiz match.

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Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Brings Joy to the Children at West Haven Children’s Home.

Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Freeport Mentors Students at Montego Bay Infant School The Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Freeport has embarked on a mentorship programme for the last six (6) months at the Montego Bay Infant School. The lifechanging project is aimed at transforming the lives of twenty (20) boys who have been identified by the school as having behavioural challenges.

This programme supplements the professional counselling provided by the school through the newly appointed guidance counsellor.

Pictured here is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals feeding a child at West Haven Children Home.

A member of the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Freeport giving a helping hand to students at Montego Bay Infant School.

A member of the Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals is seen here painting the West Haven Children’s Home.

President of Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Freeport, Robert Samuel sharing with some of the boys in the mentorship programme.

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Kiwanians Bring Water to Communities in Western Jamaica Water Project for Kiwanis Club of Anchovy Cambridge

An Outstanding Kiwanian A Tribute to Godfrey G. Dyer, J.P., C.D. Past President, Kiwanis International Foundation

Eastern Canada and the Caribbean Governor Phil Rossy (bending) assists in turning on water during the handover of a water tank as part of the Anchovy Cambridge water tank project. Also sharing in the moment are other Kiwanians from the Kiwanis Club of Anchovy and friends.

Kiwanis Club of Negril Point Water Tank Project

Eastern Canada and the Caribbean Governor Phil Rossy (centre, background) shares with students and staff at Negril Point during the handover of a water tank at the school.

Prepared by: Image Chair Patricia Valentine

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The Kiwanis Movement in Jamaica was founded on March 24, 1964 with the Chartering of the Kiwanis Club of Kingston which became the 5,224th club of Kiwanis International. Under the leadership of Charter President Frank Melhado, the movement expanded both in Jamaica and other islands in the Caribbean, in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club of Nassau, Bahamas. The movement expanded in Jamaica as clubs were formed in other towns and cities. One such club was the Kiwanis Club of Falmouth in Trelawny, which was chartered in 1970. It was in this club that a young Police Officer, Godfrey Dyer, enthused by the prospect of an avenue for service to his community became a charter member of the club.

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Neither Godfrey nor the other members envisioned that Godfrey would one day become the leader of Kiwanis International Foundation, the arm through which the International Kiwanis body channels its resources to fund its charitable projects throughout the world.

Godfrey progressed in his club and, based on the level of contribution he made to the success of the committees on which he served as Chairman and Director, was elected President in 1974. He subsequently relocated to Montego Bay when he was transferred there on promotion in the Police Force and he transferred his membership to the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay. His leadership in the movement and commitment to Kiwanis at the Club and Division levels propelled him to be elected Lieutenant Governor for Division 24, Jamaica North and Grand Cayman, in 1976. The Cayman Islands were at that time administered by Jamaica and as such, the Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman was part of the Jamaica Kiwanis Division.

He has received many awards, among them:• The Distinguished Lt. Governor Award • The Prime Minister’s Distinguished Award for Tourism • Justice of Peace for the Parish of St. James • The National Award, Order of Distinction in the Commander Class – C.D. • Hotelier of the Year for 2002-2003, elected by his peers in the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association.

In recognition of his outstanding service to Kiwanis, in 2004 the Kiwanis Divisions in Jamaica established the Godfrey Dyer Medallion. This is available to Kiwanians in the EC&C District based on criteria of service to the movement and is administered by the Kiwanis Foundation of Jamaica. On March 21, 2004, The Kiwanis Foundation of Jamaica held an awards Brunch in his honour and presented him with a citation and plaque.

Godfrey’s continued commitment to Kiwanis and service to his community saw him being elected Governor of the Eastern Canada and Caribbean (EC&C) District for 1995-96. He led the District with Distinction as Governor and was named a Distinguished Governor. Arising from his leadership as Governor, Godfrey was selected by the EC&C District to serve on the Board of Kiwanis International Foundation. He served on the Board for several years and was subsequently elected President.

Godfrey entered the field of business in 1972 when he acquired the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay. His entrepreneurial calling saw him being involved in a number of other business enterprises. His commitment to service saw him being involved in many organizations and he has served as:• President of the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA) • President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce & Industry • President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Jamaica • Vice President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica.

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The EC&C District established the Godfrey Dyer Award, for “the club that has been the most successful in marketing Kiwanis”.

His contribution to Kiwanis and the world is reflected in the following letter to him in March 2004 from Kiwanis International Foundation.

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Milestones of the Kiwanis Movement in Jamaica Formation and Development Kiwanis International was in its forty-ninth year when, in 1964, it established roots in Jamaica. This was initiated in 1963 by Mr. Alan Talbot a member of the Kiwanis Club of Nassau, Bahamas, who along with other club members including Allen Duffield, sought to spread the work of Kiwanis throughout the Caribbean.

Mr. Talbot’s contact was a Jamaican businessman, Mr. Frank Melhado. On the 17th of January, 1964, Mr. Melhado met with 10 other business and professional men at the Sheraton Kingston Hotel to consider the proposal and they immediately decided to start a club in Kingston, with Mr. Melhado being elected to chair the steering committee.

There was great enthusiasm among the prospective members and on the 24th of March 1964 the club was chartered with 71 members. The charter presentation ceremony held on the 16th of May 1964 was a glittering Dinner & Ball affair attended by over 200 members and guests. The Charter was presented to Mr. Melhado by Kiwanis International President- Elect Mr. Edward B. Moylan Jr.. The club was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Nassau, Bahamas and became the 5,224th club of Kiwanis International.

Past President, Kiwanis International Foundation Godfrey Dyer is, indeed, an Outstanding Kiwanian.

Contributor: DLGE Lloyd W. Distant (Sr.)

Frank Melhado, Charter President, Kiwanis Club of Kingston

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The clubs in the Bahamas and Jamaica sought and became affiliated with the Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime District (OQM). Subsequently, the name of the District was changed to Eastern Canada and the Caribbean (EC&C).

At the Installation Ceremony Mr. Melhado emphasized that while fellowship among members should be strong, it would not be a “knife and fork” club but, one in which members were required to participate vigorously in community service. The immediate goal was to organize more clubs in Jamaica.

The zeal and enthusiasm of the new club led it to singularly, within four years of its charter, to undertake such projects as: • Building and refurbishing a Vocational Guidance Centre at Rennock Lodge, in Kingston •

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Construction of an Occupational Therapy Unit attached to the Psychiatric Ward at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Mona.

Construction of a fully equipped air-conditioned sixteen bed Maternity Hospital in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston.

In keeping with their commitment to expand Kiwanis in the Caribbean, the Kiwanis Club of Kingston, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Nassau, organized clubs in Curacao (1964), Aruba (1964) and San Juan, Puerto Rico (1966). These clubs were formed before the Kiwanis Club of Kingston formed any new clubs in Jamaica. However, the Club was soon to go on a crusading mission, forming four clubs in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Downtown Kingston and Mandeville. The clubs drew their membership from the top management of the tourism and bauxite companies, senior professionals and successful businessmen.

Service Leadership It has been argued that Kiwanis’ greatest contribution to the social and educational development of Jamaica is the leadership and motivation it provides through the Service Leadership Programme.

Since the 21st of September 1970, when the Kiwanis Club of Ocho Rios chartered the Key Club of Ocho Rios Junior High School with twenty-two members, Kiwanians have remained committed to, and have provided, leadership to thousands of students.

In the 1975-76 administrative year the strategic decision was taken to place emphasis on the Service Leadership Programme, rather than increasing the number of Kiwanis Clubs and in that year eight Service Leadership groups were formed. The Builders Club movement came in 1976 and the Circle K movement in 1977.

Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right) in the capacity of Minister of Education in 2014, congratulates winner of the Carlton Levy Memorial Scholarship, second year Business Administration student at the University of Technology, Joelle Blake, at the Kiwanis Club of Kingston’s Club’s 50th anniversary meeting, held on September 2, at the New Kingston Conference Centre. Miss Blake was the first person to receive the scholarship, which is named in honour of Kiwanian par excellence, the late Carlton Levy.

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These students have grown into men and women who have assumed leadership roles in all spheres of national life including business, education, leadership in the clergy and politics, among others. It is noteworthy that not only have these SLP members excelled in their movements at the national level but, since 1977 when Paul Brown of the Iona High School Key Club was elected as a Trustee of the Key Club International Board, they have been elected to the highest levels of leadership internationally in Key Club and Circle K International.

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Community Service and its Impact on Public Policy Kiwanis’s work encompasses Relief, Health, and Community Programmes and impacts major institutional development. The clubs in Jamaica have initiated projects that have influenced Government policies.

Installation of the 2017/18 Board for Jamaica District Key Club at the Convention held in April, 2017

Impact of Women In 1987 the movement was significantly changed when Kiwanis International at its Annual Convention in Washington D.C. voted to admit women to membership.

Women were first admitted to Kiwanis in Jamaica in 1988 by the Kiwanis Clubs of Mandeville and Stony Hill.

In 1989 the first all female club was established with the Chartering of the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston. The second was the Kiwanis Club of South St. Catherine, established in March 1990 and the third was the Kiwanis Club of Providence, Montego Bay, in June 1990. These women brought a new dynamism to the movement as they committed to increasing service to the less fortunate in the society and initiated activities geared towards national development.

Then President of Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, the first all female Kiwanis club in Jamaica, presenting two haemodialysis machines and US$10,000 to the Diabetes Association of Jamaica (DAJ) in 2014.

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The Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew in 1988-93 built a Youth Counseling Resource and Development Centre at the Mico University College for the College before the Ministry of Education established a Youth Counseling Centre in the Ministry. As well, the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston in 1988-89 introduced Kiwanis International’s assisted HIV programme, which involved educating and treating HIV infected pregnant mothers with the drug AZT to reduce the risk, in natural birth, of the child contracting HIV. Eventually this project was fully adopted by the Ministry of Health. The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston built and furnished a Children’s Park in Downtown Kingston in 1972 – the first public children’s park in Kingston.

The Kiwanis Club of Santa Cruz contributed medical equipment to the Black River Hospital, while the Kiwanis Club of Falmouth provided a stand-by generator and kidney dialysis machine for the Falmouth Hospital and gave $40,000.00 towards renovation at that hospital.

The Kiwanis Club of Hanover, Lucea established a play area at Noel Holmes Hospital, while the Kiwanis Club of Seville, provided medical supplies and bed linen costing over one million dollars to the St. Anns Bay Hospital, and The Kiwanis clubs of Providence and the Garden Parish organized health fairs. In 1988, The Kiwanis Club of Freeport Montego Bay constructed a cottage for wards at Westhaven Children’s Home for disabled children at a cost of $1.6million.

The movement in Jamaica has been dynamic at all levels which led to the establishment of two significant organizations to support its structure – The Council of Past Lt. Governors of Kiwanis in Jamaica and The Kiwanis Foundation of Jamaica. The objective of the Council is to provide a structure to ensure that there was an organizational framework available to give guidance to the clubs and strengthen the weaker clubs.

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Its major undertaking is the planning and execution of the Annual Convention of Kiwanis Clubs in Jamaica which primarily is a meeting of all the clubs for training and fellowship. The primary purpose of The Kiwanis Foundation of Jamaica is to promote charitable purposes and the advancement of Kiwanis. Its major undertaking is publication in 2009 of the history of the movement – “Kiwanis in Jamaica-1964-2009”.

Members of the Host Marketing & Public Relations Committee 2018 Kiwanis EC&C Convention Responsible for Production of Handbook

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Bookhighlights-Kiwanis-social-work-in-Jamaica_12320215 Jamaica has contributed in leadership of the District and International, at the highest levels, having provided five (5) Governors, with Distinguished Governor Godfrey Dyer becoming the first North American to be President of Kiwanis International Foundation (200203).

Chairman Charles Brown DLGE, Division 23 East

Vice-Chairman Karen Tomlinson DS & PD, PR Kiwanis Club of New Kingston

Jamaica has hosted four EC&C District Conventions.

The first was in Kingston, August 1976, with 918 Kiwanians and guests in attendance. Others were in Ocho Rios in 1987 and 2001 and again in Kingston in 2007.

Past Kiwanis International President Glen Bagnell is on record in 1988 as saying that it is his view that the Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew is the most decorated Kiwanis Club in the world. This, in general, may be extended to indicate the outstanding achievements of Kiwanis Clubs in Jamaica, as reflected in the number of awards won at the District and International Levels.

Don Gittens Past President Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston

Patricia Valentine Image Chairman Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston

The movement in Jamaica remains strong and maintains the commitment given by its 1st President, Frank Melhado – “to participate vigorously in community service”.

Contributor: DLGE Lloyd W. Distant (Sr.)

Winston Jones Secretary Kiwanis Club of Central Portmore

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Frank Henry DLGE, Division 23 West

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EASTERN CANADA & THE CARIBBEAN DISTRICT CONVENTION

May 17-19, 2018 Montego Bay

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