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| District Convention 2012 |
The Optimist Club of Kingston Central on Friday evening, September 21, 2012 celebrated a year of achievement with a special appreciation meeting. The awards ceremony served as platform to both report on the awesome work they have done as a young club in the movement and to acknowledge those who have made it possible.
President Janette's summary of the year included work with the basic schools and a homework programme; their participation in the Personal Growth and Involvement (PGI) programme; representation at all Zone and District meetings; and their brave move to be a registered non-profit organisation. Of curse, they are looking forward to the Community Projects Award (CPA) submission of their project at Arnold Road Basic School.
Among those recognized:
PG and International Field Officer,
Dr Ron Bourne (OC Spanish Town) who reminded the audience of club members and supporters the importance of
service to our children, the value of
growing in Optimism, and the significance of
fellowship and networking.
PDLtG
Margaret Wright (OC West St Andrew) expressed pride and joy in seeing the club grow from strength to strength and making such impact in such short time; and GA
Al Johnson (West St Andrew) for being brother, uncle friend and constant guide. Both are credited as Builders of Excellence for their establishment of the OC Kingston Central.
Superintendent, Coke Circuit of Methodist Churches,
Rev Bruce Swapp and
Mrs Norma Wynter and
Camille Fearon, as well as teachers,
Ms Veronica Coward and
Mrs Eulalee Taylor.
Guest Speaker was Governor Designate Lynden Buchanan (OC Mamee Bay) gave an inspiring delivery on leadership lessons to be learned from wolves and how these may be applied to both our personal lives and the work we do as Optimists.
Usually when people think of wolves it is in the negative; but here GD Lynden was bringing a positive spin. Using a video
The wisdom of wolves - Leadership lessons from nature to underscore his presentation the 2012-2013 Caribbean District Governor highlighted how teamwork, strategic communication and mobilization of resources, doing the best at whatever the task or responsibility, and loyalty and commitment to the mission of Optimism can make a difference. The children are indeed the future! The Caribbean District theme for 2012-2013 is
Making a difference - One child at a time
Upon
entering the Fort Clarence Beach in St. Catherine, one could see the pieces of
garbage lying around waiting to be disposed of properly. With volunteers trickling
in and the spirit of optimism kicking in, work started just after
10am.
The
day was an absolute success thanks to the efforts of the JOOI community and supportive parents, club members,
JOOI Caribbean District executives, as
well as the staff at the Fort Clarence Beach. JOOI District Chairperson Lisa-Gaye Anderson had this to say: The turnout was encouraging and
confirms that you [volunteers] are truly
dedicated to the JOOI movement and what it stands for. As a group we cannot do it all alone, but with our 'little bit', we can feel a
sense of fulfillment knowing that, as young persons, we played our part in
helping to create a cleaner environment.
Enjoy complimentary transportation to the airport and destinations within a three-mile radius, including over 300 shops and restaurants. Plan a shopping trip to the International Plaza and Bay Street, just across from the hotel, or Westshore Plaza Mall complex, only a mile away. Tampa also boasts an impressive cultural infrastructure and is home of the famous Busch Gardens. There is much to see and do in Tampa. In a short while you will be able to go to this link to register and get more information on the PDC:
