Heartfelt Sorrow - The Jamaican-American Association of Central Florida joins the world in
expressing heartfelt sorrow to the American government and people for the loss of lives in the destruction of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
Annual
Christmas Party - In December, the
Jamaican American
Society has an
Annual Christmas
party for our
members and their
friends. We also
donate toys and
items to the needy
at this event.
Dec. 14, 2001
Jamaica's 39th Birthday Celebrated Orlando Style - The Jamaican American Association of Central Florida celebrated
Jamaica's 39th year as an Independent nation with a dinner
dance at the Holiday Inn on August 4, 2001. The function was
attended by many Caribbean and American friends who joined
to make this "Independence Bashment" a success. A sumptuous dinner of baked chicken, vegetables, rice, iced tea and carrot cake was served at 9:30pm.
Operation Fresh Start - The Jamaican
American
Association
volunteers quarterly
for Fresh Start.
Fresh Start is a short-term residential program designed for rebuilding and
restoration in the lives of men who want a new beginning.
Zora Neal - Zora Neal Festival is held yearly to
celebrate the life of
Zora Neal Hurston
in the oldest black
city in America. The
JAA volunteers
annually to assist in
this event.
Sponsor - Spelling Bee Champion - The Jamaican American Association held a luncheon in honor of Miss Jody-Ann Maxwell, winner of the 1998 National Spelling Bee. Approximately 100 people attended the luncheon to help raise college scholarship funds for Miss Maxwell's. These funds will be handed over to Miss Maxwell's when she begins college.
Black History - The JAA celebrates
Black History
Month by having a
speaker or by
participating in a
Black History event.
Bus Trip - On Mothers day
2001, the Jamaican
American Society
traveled to St.
Augustine. There
were approximately
48 people. While in
St. Augustine, we
went on a cruise,
shopping, and had a
lovely lunch. It was
an event enjoyed by
all who attended.
Bowl-a-thon - The Jamaican
American Assoc.
sponsors a
Bowl-a-thon twice
a year to help raise
money for our
building fund.
Black History Program
Church Worship (Annually)
Games Night (Quarterly)
Operation Fresh Start
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