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Rochester Jamaican Organization
Creating Networks to Enlighten, Educate and Empower the Rochester and Jamaican Community"
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Rochester Jamaican Organization, Inc.
P.O. Box 24287
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: 585-234-2119
Email: rochesterjamaicanorg@yahoo.com
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The Rochester Jamaican Organization, perpetuating the virtues of the Jamaican heritage throughout the community.
Our 2009 Independence Celebrations was a success thanks to you!!!
What a whirlwind weekend! The Jamaican community in Rochester came out in large numbers to celebrate Jamaica's 47th year of Independence, with a Gala Saturday July 25, 2009, at the Raddisson Hotel, Downtown, Rochester, NY. His Excellency Anthony S. Johnson, Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States was the Key Note speaker with The Vision Band from New York City, as entertainment.
Proceeds from the Gala have been used to purchase an LCD projector and equipment for the Rose Hill All Age School in Jamaica WI.
To those who did not attend the Gala, you missed an inspiring, humorous and thought provoking speech by His Excellency Anthony Johnson, extolling us to believe in Jamaica. We would like to thank everyone for their participation at this event in celebration of Jamaica's Independence and in observance of the Jamaican culture. Thanks to the Canadian/Jamaican Org members who came to support us. Thanks also to Genesee Baptist Church and Island Fresh Cuisine who hosted events. A heartfelt thanks to our Sponsors - please support them as they have supported us. Gala Sponsors:
Air Jamaica
D.M. Williams Funeral Home Inc.
Rochester Solar Technologies
Nice up your dancing shoes for the Independence Gala 2010!
The RJO is currently seeking sponsors and advertisements for the 2010 Independence Gala event program. This would be an excellent opportunity for you to gain name recognition for your business and/or organization. Or, to acknowledge a family member by placing a tribute in the event program.
What a wonderful way of being a part of the celebration of Jamaica’s Independence. Placing an ad in the event program would provide you with an excellent opportunity to gain community-wide prestige and name recognition for your business.
Get an early start to have your name placed in the 2010 Jamaica Independence Gala event program. Please contact rochesterjamaicanorg@yahoo.com for more information.
Community and
Leadership
Award
Recipients
The Rochester Jamaican Organization, Inc. Community Leadership and Service Award recognizes an individual whose leadership and service have made a significant impact in the Rochester Jamaican Community. The Nominee’s credentials must reflect the mission of the organization.
Please contact us at 585-234-2119 or send your nominations to rochesterjamaicanorg@yahoo.com
Community Leadership and service award
RJO currently seeking Sponsors and advertisements
Karen Iglesia Honored 2009 Community and Leadership Award
Karen is President/CEO of Iglesia Services Incorporated, the largest urban tutoring company
in Upstate, New York and the fifth largest urban tutoring company in the United States . Karen's involvement in the Rochester community is not limited to her business. She has been a Judge and sponsor for the Miss Carifest pageant, member of the Urban League of Rochester Black Scholars Board, sponsor of the Stop the Violence basketball tournament as well as sponsor for the Child Well Being in Caribbean Families Workshop hosted by the Rochester Jamaican Organization. She also provides annually scholarships for 3 students through the Urban League of Rochester. Her activism extends to Jamaica where she visits and talks at various schools in Montego Bay each year and provides money and school supplies to Springfield All-Age School. Read more>
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Mothers Day Brunch, May 11, 2008
Jamaican proverb
When visitors come a wi fireside, wi mek wi pot smell nice.
meaning:
ou have guests, you treat them the best you can.
RJO makes a difference in the Rochester community. Many of our members volunteer individually, serve as mentors for the youth and are community resources. Collectively we have organized several activities which have impacted the community positively.
Making your dollar stretch with Cheryl McKeiver
Don’t know where all your money goes? Were you worried about your finances during the holiday? This seminar provided tips and tools to help us get the most out of our money.
Caribbean Children Workshop: A Seminar on Child Well-Being, Sponsored by the Iglesia Learning Centers
This interactive workshop explored life through the eyes of children from Caribbean immigrant families. Participants explored how the needs of these children may or may not be met by their environment, and identified simple ways in which caregivers can better meet those needs.
Presenter: Dr. Gail Ferguson, a Jamaican born psychologist, formerly with the Children’s Institute in Rochester, NY currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Knox College in Illinois.
Annual Mothers’ Day Brunch….Honoring our mothers
Jamaican cuisine, entertainment by the children, catering by the men.
“Taste of Home” - an event for area college students of Caribbean heritage, in collaboration with RWIFO. The goals were to reinforce the value of making positive choices, network with area West Indian professionals and establish a social support network for West Indian students.
Upcoming Events
New Years Eve Bash
Why don’t you Volunteer Now! EVERY EFFORT COUNTS!
Looking for a way to give back? Always wondered how you may share your skills and talents in the Rochester community?
There is a place for you in Rochester Jamaican Organization and we welcome your inquiries about how you may contribute.
2010 Scholarship Application.