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RocJam celebrated Mothers at their annual Mothers Day Brunch, Sunday, May 11, 2008, at the lake Reilly lodge, located within Cobbs Hill Park, Rochester, NY. 

 

The menu consisted of Caribbean cuisine, ackee and saltfish, fried and boiled dumplings, jerk pork, jerk chicken, curry chicken, rice and peas, homoney porridge, fried plantine and so much more! The highlight being that the men prepared most of the menu and catered to our every need.  The men of the organization played such a great role in the success of this event. Music, entertainment, prizes and give a ways were all included. This will be an event that you would not want to miss next year. SO MARK YOUR CALENDERS for Mothers Day 2009 !

 

 

 

 

Jamaica Day Church Service

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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.

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Mothers Day Brunch, May 11, 2008

A Jamaica Day Church Service took place on  Sunday, July 27, 2008, at  the Genesee Baptist Church located on Brooks Avenue within the City of  Rochester.  Roger Smith, directed the choir. All were inspired as they worshiped in song.

Click To view pictures from the church service 2007

 

 

The Rochester Jamaican Organization celebrated Jamaica 46th year of independence with a Gala Friday July 25, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Rochester, NY. 

 

Speaker:   Hon. Geneive Brown Metzger, Consul General of Jamaica to New York

 

Entertainment:  The Vision Band from New York City

Proceeds from the Gala will be used to purchase books and equipment for the Rose Hill All Age School in Jamaica and for the benefit of several programs within the Rochester area. 

 

** For information regarding the Rose Hill primary school, Manchester, Jamaica W.I. please double click here.

 

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.

 

 

            Put up your dancing shoes for the Independence Gala 2009!

 

 

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Pearl Rugless Honored 2008 Community and Leadership Award

 

Pearl Rugless was born in Jamaica. One of nine children, she was forced to assume the role of caregiver at an early age, following the death of her parents. Seeking a better life for her family she migrated to the United States of America and settled in Rochester, NY. Upon arrival she worked as a seamstress for Strong Memorial Hospital the gained employment as a tailor for Hickey Freeman men’s wear. Always in search of ways to better her self and

others, she attended Cosmetology School and graduated as a hairdresser in 1962. she started her own business on Jefferson Ave in 1963, and moved to Genesee St in 1968. she maintained her business at that location for over 40 years. That location also became the meeting place for newly arriving Jamaicans and Caribbean folks in need. She helped them to find housing, jobs,and

 whatever else was necessary to ease their transition to Rochester. In Mrs. Rugless’ words “It wasn’t easy but I would do it again.” Mrs. Rugless was one of the founding

members of the Caribbean Club where she served as president for 25 years. Through that organization she initiated the annual Thanksgiving dinner for seniors and the less fortunate. Read more>

 

The RJO

is always seeking sponsors and advertisements for Independence Gala event programs. 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  2009 Jamaica Independence Gala  event program.  Please contact rochesterjamaicanorg@yahoo.com for more information.

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Award

Recipients

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Pearl Rugless

 

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

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