Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston, Jamaica - July- December 2021 Bulletin

S E R V E KYP KINGSTON, JAMAICA MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

INTL.MEN'S DAY

SUPER SIX

LITERACY MATTERS

A New Example.

Six (6) Stupendous Years of Service

#YCPO

03

President's Message

05

July Highlights

09

August Highlights

14

September Highlights

18

October Highlights

29

November Highlights

35

December Highlights

44

Slices of KYP Life

46

KYP Hustler Highlight

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE “Hi KYPK, As Kiwanians we carry out acts of service, give gifts and spread joy all year but in this season, we are especially charged to continue this mission. As we prepare to close out the year with the Christmas holiday, I think of what you have all accomplished and what you have sacrificed to make this club great.

We have had an incredible quarter of activities so far and I would like to thank you all for your hard work and dedication so far. You have all helped to change the lives of some of our most vulnerable communities and for that we are forever grateful.

It is the time of year when we kick off our shoes, spend time with your families, reflect on the successes of the past year, and plan our goals for the next year. I hope you are all able to get some rest and be able to refocus on what makes you all so great.

I want to wish each of you all a very Merry Christmas, a relaxing and joyful holiday season, and a Happy New Year full of excitement and possibility. I look forward to continuing working with you.

Yours in Service, Kris-Michael Robinson President (2021-2022) Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston

SECRETARY'S MESSAGE Season’s Greetings to all our members! We've made it to the end of our first administrative year! It is very enlightening and inspiring to see each new administration come to life to serve and I am proud to say that I continue to be inspired by our current administration.

As we continue through this period of uncertainty, you continue to serve with us and for that we are truly thankful. Your continued generosity inspires not only our members but also the children we serve in all our various projects. The passion of the service delivered has been felt in each of the projects done thus far, and the projects that are yet to be done have the same passion being felt behind them.

This spirit of passionate service is something which President Kris and I are continuously grateful for.

As we move forward toward to a more hopeful future, I look forward to working along with you, our members, hand in hand, and in person very soon.

Yours in Service, Danuel Williams Secretary(2021-2022) Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston

MEETINGS

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

MEETINGS

New Member Musings My name is Nissia Sutherland. I consider myself to be someone who is reserved, diligent, resilient and dependable. My favorite color is blue primarily because it symbolizes peace, trust and loyalty which are a few qualities also aligned with my personality.

In September 2019 I commenced a quest for service groups with whom I could volunteer my time and it was at that time that I came across the instagram page of the Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston. After doing further research on the structure, objectives and initiatives of the club, I realized that it perfectly fit what I was looking for. The meeting times are convenient and it provides much flexibility for busy professionals to engage in service projects. I was welcomed as a prospective member in October 2019 and officially became a member of the family in May 2021.

The journey thus far has been very fulfilling. I have the awesome opportunity of working alongside a group of young persons who are passionate about serving our children and other vulnerable groups in our society. The projects undertaken by the club are usually well organized, engaging and very impactful. Even throughout the Covid 19 pandemic, the club remained committed to doing serviceable work knowing that it is in these challenging times that we need to extend a helping hand to our neighbors who are being severely affected. That for me is very commendable and I am happy I've been able to meaningfully participate. KYP has not only provided avenues for me to give back, but to also network, learn new things and develop personally. In this respect, they truly embody Object 4 of Kiwanis International "To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship."

New Member Musings The greatest experience I've had since becoming a member is engaging with students from Norman Gardens Primary, through the Bring Up Grades Initiative and Clydesdale Basic School. Reading comprehension is pivotal in the development of a child's academic development so I really appreciate every opportunity I get to create tools such as word cards, read to the students and ask follow up questions to gauge their understanding.

Being apart of KYP has been very rewarding personally and I look forward to growing with the club, as we continue to serve and impact the lives of children and other at risk groups within our communities.

ARTICLES Let's Talk Leadership!

There have been various leaders through the years who have left their mark on the world. Some of these leaders include Nelson Mandela, Mary Seacole, Barack Obama, and P.J. Patterson.

They have demonstrated such styles ranging from Participative Leadership to Transformational Leadership.

Developing your leadership skills is part of the full package of your professional journey. An integral part of this development is having the ability to adopt different leadership styles to make them work for you and your team. Here are eight (8) tips that should help you do just that:

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MEETINGS

PROJECTS

ARTICLES Millenial or Gen Z. Which are you?

Millennials are also known as Generation Y or the Net Generation...This generation gained the name Millennial because they were born near, or came of age during, the dawn of the 21st century the new millennium.

Generation Z (Gen Z) refers to the demographic group that was born after Generation Y. Anyone born between 1997 to 2009 (ages 12 to 24 in 2021) is considered to be from Generation Z. While Gen Z's share a number of characteristics with Millennials, their formative years have been shaped by a drastically different world, resulting in key differences in attitudes, tendencies and outlook.

MEETINGS

THE 20212022 EXECUTIVE

Kris-Michael Robinson (President)

Jermaine Young (Immediate Past President)

Shauna McLeod (President-Elect)

Chantal Bennett (Vice-President)

Danuel Williams (Secretary)

Rakeisha Williams (Treasurer)

Shanique Sinclair (Director)

Gabrielle McDowell (Director)

Rocquel Blackwood (Director)

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

SOCIAL EVENTS

ARTICLES Breast Cancer Myths and Facts October is celebrated annually as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer.

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. One in every eight women is said to become diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime; but while you cannot usually prevent cancer, it is important to be proactive about your health.

Continue reading to learn more about some of the most common misconceptions of breast cancer.

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New Member Musings I am Vanessa Bailey Higgins...I have always been an altruistic person. It is always in me to share and give back to others despite my own circumstances.

Being a mother of 2, it was even more important that I align myself with an organization whose mandate surrounds the development and positive influence of children thus I chose KYPK. My experience with KYPK so far has been wholesome. Despite the restrictions and limitations we face with the Covid 19 pandemic, I have met with and worked with some really awesome people, in living colors and Virtually, and they have made the experience wonderful. My favorite project so far since being in the club has to be the Virtual Literacy Series. While I was a prospect, I participated in National Reading Day project, where I read one of my favourite stories to a group of students virtually. The reception and engagement was very fulfilling, so that when I was asked by PE Shauna to Chair the Young Children Priority One committee, I committed to lending my service and creativity to the cause. We worked together well to execute the project.

The experience each week

spending, just 30 mins with the children, has been amazing. It is good that I can put smiles on young children faces by just reading and learning together.

I am looking forward to sharing and learning more as I grow in the club. Also, I'm excited to meet and collaborate with other members and clubs in the division to fulfill Kiwanis International objectives.

MEETINGS

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

The Club through contributions from JMMB for the BUG Program was able to donate a tablet and data plan to one of our former BUG students who has been out of school for some time now.

"...Once a KYP BUG Student, always a KYP BUG Student..."

PROJECTS

Thanks to the hard work of the Proposal Writing Committee (PWC) the Club received contributions from Grace Kennedy.

These food items were among those donated to to the SOS Children's Village, Maxfield Park Children's Home and the Sunbeam Children's Home.

SOCIAL EVENTS

MEETINGS

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

With the conclusion of YCPO's Virtual Literacy Series, the Club made a small contribution of reading books to Clydesdale Basic School.

Thanks to all Kiwanians and Prospects who participated and contributed to this cause.

PROJECTS

Kiwanis Division 23 Central Christmas Treat

PROJECTS

ARTICLES Let’s talk Self-Care!

COVID positive cases, restrictions, lockdown, work from home, work from office, vaccine, no vaccine, deaths all these are like bricks hammering away at a young professional especially those suffering with anxiety and /or depression. What can you do to help refocus?

We have all heard the term “self-care” buzzing around, especially in these unprecedented times. The images that are normally shown relating to this include indulging in beauty products, food, or shopping.

Even though these are some popular examples of what self-care can be, there are more practical ones that can be used in our day-to-day lives.

Continue Reading.

Slices of KYP Life

Slices of KYP Life

Congratulations to Kiw. Romona Morgan for winning the Spirit of Kiwanis award for her hard work during the 2020-2021 administrative year!

She was also awarded Kiwanian of the Year for the same period.

Well Done!

Slices of KYP Life

Special Congratulatations are in order for the newest member of the KYPKJ Distinguished Fraternity - IPP Jermaine Young and Pres.

Kris-Michael Robinson!

They have earned the titles Distinguished President and Distinguished Secretary respectively as the club has achieved Distinguished status for our sixth (6) consecutive year!

Highlighting the KYP Hustlers

Special Thanks to our Sponsors

Shout Outs The Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston, Jamaica would like to take this opportunity to thank our "secret" and "not so secret" supporters and donors.

Many of you have been steadily supporting us through our journey and in small and large ways.

We appreciate you all as we continue serving the children of the world!

Yours in Service, KCYPKJ

Notes from the Editor 2021 has simultaneously felt like the longest year but somehow passed in a blink. The year has not been without its challenges but it's also been a cause for celebration. KYPKJ celebrated our sixth year of successful service, inducted new members, did new and creative projects and fellowshipped.

We were able to show our Kiwanis spirit amidst lockdowns , curfew and constantly changing protocols and for that we are grateful.

2022 is looking like much of the same but I know the Club will make the most of it as we seek to serve the Children of the World. Season's Greeting and Happy New Year!

If you wish to contribute to the KYPKJ Bulletin, please reach out. All comments and feedback are welcome and appreciated. image.kypkgn@gmail.com

Yours in Service, Kiw. Rushell Ferarah Bulletin Chair

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