The 2008 NYC ACTSO Local "Olympics of the Mind" Competition
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Host site: Clara Barton High School in Brooklyn
(901 Classon Avenue , two block from Eastern Parkway and across the street for the Brooklyn Museum)
Train Directions: #2 and 3 subway stops at the Brooklyn Museum station, one block away.
We will be needing a host of volunteers to assist with the days activities. We need people to serve as facilitators to work with the judges, as room monitors, as runners, as students' registration desk staff and to help with serving breakfast and lunch. If you can spend a half day or the full day with us we would appreciate your assistance. Please call for further information at 917-541-3348 or call us in the ACTSO office - (212)-666-9348
Come out and support our talented young scientists, poets, playwriters, painters, musicians, writers and lots more. See NYC High School Students of African & Hispanic descent reaching for the Gold. The date, place and time of the Awards Ceremony will be announced later. Thanks once again for your keen interest and support of ACT-SO.
Jamaica's recently appointed Ambassador to the United States of America, (USA) His Excellency Anthony Johnson and the Consul General of Jamaica, New York, Hon Geneive Brown Metzger will be meeting Jamaicans living in New York City at a welcome reception to be held at the Elegant Rose Hall, 4848 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10470 on Saturday, April 19, 2008 starting at 7:00 pm.
The reception is being hosted by Generation 2000 (USA) Inc., (G2K) and sponsored by several Jamaican-owned companies. "We are providing a forum for ordinary Jamaicans as well as local leaders to meeting a interact with our ambassador and consul general," Patrick Maitland, chairman of the organizing committee noted.
Ambassador Johnson has pledged to use his tenure in Washington to strengthen the historic ties of friendship and co-operation between Jamaica and the United States He also said he would work to facilitate greater access for Jamaican goods and services to the US market, while seeking to ensure greater levels of American foreign investment in key sectors in the island.
Consul General Brown Metzger said she was very excited about her new assignment and looked forward to meet with a wider cross-section of the Jamaican constituency in the pivotal Tri-State area of New York , New Jersey and Connecticut
Generation 2000 (USA) Inc is a not-for-profit social development organization comprising concerned, committed and energetic young Jamaicans working to build a better, stronger, and productive Jamaica
Contact: Patrick Maitland --- 914-663-4973 (O); 718-753-9469 (C)
Addressing Issues of Identity, Relationships & Community Service
[April 3, 2008] Miami, Fl - The Jamaican Diaspora Southern United States proudly presents "Shaping Our Future: One Aim, One Destiny."
This free, one day Jamaica Youth Forum, geared toward South Florida high school and college students, seeks to enlighten and engage our young leaders in discussion relevant to their success in the U.S. and abroad.
Registration and is now AVAILABLE online at: http://www.realvibez.com/jamaicayouthforum. The Forum will be held at the University of Miami on Saturday, April 12, from at 9am to 1pm.
This year's events will be streamed LIVE on the Internet and will be broadcasted at: http://www.realvibez.com/jamaicayouthforum/live.
WHO: The Jamaican Diaspora Southern United States and Jamaica Youth Forum Host Committee
WHAT: Presents a FREE, one-day interactive forum addressing issues of self- identity, building relationships and the importance of service to the community.
WHEN: Saturday, April 12. Event check-in from 8am to 8:45am. Program will begin promptly at 9am.
WHERE: At the University of Miami . More info and FREE online registration at www.realvibez.com/jamaicayouthforum.
WHY: To enlighten and engage our young leaders in discussion relevant to their success in the U.S. and abroad.