On July 29, Clubs of Division 23 East held a four hour Exposition. The event was well attended and included 2 live radio stations: RJR and Irie FM. We signed up many new prospects! Thanks to all worked hard to make this happen especially project Chair DP Judith Montague and Expo PR Chair DS Karen Thomlinson  

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On Sunday, I joined the Distinguished Kiwanian Gentlemen  from  EKPR at their signature  project: treat at Port Royal Primary  School.  The men turned  out in numbers, and the children  enjoyed  festivities as well as the back to school goodies. Congratulations, President  Paul and team. Job well done.

Here's a love story: at our One Day Project, Pres. Daneal from the Kiwanis Club of Meadowvale fell head over heels  in love with the children from Reddies Place of Safety.  The club is now on the road to adopting  Reddies. Today, I joined them as they handed over a TV, toys, then played games  and fed the kids. Not to be left out, the "Mothers" of the home were also gifted.  Congratulations  on a great project. I especially  love the moving banner... watch!

Yesterday , Young Pioneers  partnered with scientists from the Scientific Research Council  to bring science to life at the Edward seaga (formerly Denham Town) Primary.  Cool experiments had the children buzzing with  excitement. The principal  was so impressed that she asked for a training program  for the teachers. Congratulations  YPJO

I braved the early morning  traffic  today to join the Kiwanis Club of Liguanea at the handover of their Playground to Whitfield Town Primary and Infant. Kids loved it. Congratulations, KCOL, on successfully  delivering this under IPLG Carolyn's  Major Project.  👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

230 Kids Benefits from Kiwanis and Project One Goal Partnership

KINGSTON, January 06, 2024:

Two hundred and Thirty children from Portsmouth and neighboring communities in Portmore St. Catherine benefited from a four-day camp aimed at building technical skills while emphasizing health and fitness.

The camp started on Wednesday, January 3 at the Portsmouth Primary School, forms part of the mission of the Kiwanis Club of CyberConnect Jamaica and Project One Goal to transform the lives of our children.  “Every year since 2017 we have been hosting football camps across Jamaica.  Working with youths and playing football are both my passions and I would never change them. I’ve enjoyed this year event, seeing the coaches interact with the kids and teaching them simple fundamentals of the game -- and just being able to see them happy” as explained by Project One Goal President/Founder Dean Lothian. 

The camp involved children from ages 5 to 17 and were led by experienced local and overseas coaches.  The technical sessions included dribbling, passing, shooting and the tactics of the game.  The children were encouraged to have fun while learning the guidelines of the game.  This year we are delighted to present footballs, cleats and other football gear to the children participating in the camp.

Project organizer, President Stacyann Sucklal, was extremely happy with the success of the project.  “The preparation with Project One Goal began as early as October last year.  We arranged for the equipment and the gears to be shipped to Jamaica and ensured they were available for the camp.  We love serving together with other organizations who share our vision to change children’s lives in a positive way.  Sucklal said.

At the closing ceremony, the children were incredibly happy given the chance to play, learn and have fun. “This is what Kiwanis is all about: partnerships that improve the lives of children. I am really pleased  that the Kiwanis Club of Cyberconnect  was able to play such a key role in this project. Mr. Lothian is awesome and inspirational.  I could see a sparkle in the eyes of the children when he spoke to them.  Perhaps we will see a few Reggae Boyz come out of this programme!,” Lieutenant Governor Division 23E Stephan Rampair said. He hoped the campers might see themselves in the Jamaica football team in the future.”

December 25 has become a special day for members of Kiwanis Clubs in the Kingston and St Andrew area as well as their youth leadership groups.

It is the day when they trek to Victoria Jubilee Maternity Hospital in downtown Kingston under a project called Baby Love which brings a bit of Christmas cheer to new mothers during the Yuletide season.

Last year they were at it again, and lieutenant governor for Kiwanis Division 23 East Stephan Rampair was elated.

“Every year on Christmas [Day], for two hours in the morning, we come to Jubilee Hospital to bring some joy. This year we are delighted to present 55 care baskets to the new families. I say families because we have quite a few fathers who are here and who have joined in the celebration, and I am happy they are a part of the celebration,” a Kiwanis news release quotes Rampair.

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton, himself a member of the Kiwanis Club of Stony Hill, joined the Kiwanians and addressed the gathering of about 60 Kiwanis members, while another 30 joined in via a Zoom broadcast from the lobby of the hospital.

Dr Tufton presented a special care basket to the first mother who gave birth on Christmas morning.

The group was also joined by representatives of their high school youth group Key Club, Christopher Humber, district administration; Amair Myrie, district secretary/treasurer; and Aidan Rampair, member, who played several well-known Christmas carols on the violin for the mothers on the ward.

Lieutenant Governor Rampair also presented Dr Tufton with a special award — the Godfrey Dyer Medallion — for his leadership of the Ministry of Health and Wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that Jamaica’s death toll was among the lowest in the region

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