KINGSTON COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION USA INC. nd Annual Reunion Awards Dinner www.kcobany.org32 KCOBA USA Inc. (A Not-For-Profit [IRS Code 501(c)3 Alumni Organization. Est. 1982) HONOREES: Ms. Jasmin Reid MASTER OF CEREMONIES Retired English Teacher & Vice Principal of Kingston College Robert ‘Bob’ DeSouza Paul Campbell PERFORMANCE BY Actor Dalton Harris Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke Record Producer Donovan Germain Record Producer Dennis Thompson Audio/Studio Engineer Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at Antun’s 96-43 Springfield Boulevard, Queens Village, NY 11429 32nd Reunion2015 Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. The Association . Table. Of. 3 The Program . 5 Board of Directors . 9 President’s Message . 11 Message from Ambassador Stephen Vasciannie . 13 Board Chairman’sContents Message . 15 Message from Principal, Dave Myrie . 16 Message from KCDFT – Trust Fund . 19 Message from UJAA (U .S .A .) Inc . 21 Message from KCOBA Jamaica . 23 Message from KCOBA South Florida . 24 Message from KCOBA Toronto . 25 Message from KCOBA Atlanta . 26 Reort on KC Joyce Baxter Math Club . 27 Scholarship Profile: Jordan Crawford . 32 KCOBA USA Inc . Merchandise . 36 Fallen Fortis . 46 Assemblyman Nick Perry’s Message . 49 Honoree: Ms Jasmin Reid . 53 Honoree: Paul Campbell . 56 Honoree: Augustus “Gussie” Clarke . 57 Honoree: Donovan Germain . 58 Honoree: Dennis Thompson . 59 Bishop Percival Gibson . 62 Mr Douglas Forest . 65 A Fiery Servant: Bishop Percival Gibson . 66 The Rt Reverent Don Taylor . 68 School Song / Jamaica Pride . 72 Board of Directors (1982-2015) . 73 Past Awardees . 74 Our Honorees Through The Years . 75 KCOBA USA Inc . Finances . 78 KC Trust Fund Finances . 82 Notes to Finances . 85 Acknowledgements . 86 Page - 1 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield 2015 32nd Reunion Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. Congratulations And Best Wishes To Honorees Ms. Jasmin Reid, Paul Campbell, Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke, Donovan Germain, Dennis Thompson From Fritzroy Malcolm HUGH A. M. JOHNSON PRESIDENT HAMJ / H.A.M.J., INC. ACCOUNTING • AUDITING • TAXES • CONSULTING TEL: (718) 231-7300 • FAX: (718) 231-0278 EMAIL: [email protected] 4253 WHITE PLAINS RD, BRONX, NY 10466 (CORNER OF EAST 235TH STREET) Page - 2 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield 32nd Reunion2015 Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. The Association Background: Vision: The Kingston College Old Boys’ Association KCOBA will ensure that Kingston College USA, Inc . (KCOBA) is a not-for-profit {IRS continues to be a beacon of hope for its Code 501(c)3} organization formed in 1982 student population . Computer literacy will and incorporated under the laws of the be insisted upon, as we believe that this is State of New York in 1984 . Its members are fundamental to being successful in this third predominantly former students of the all millennium . Kingston College must maintain boys’ school Kingston College, in Jamaica, its tradition of being an inexhaustible student West Indies . The term “Old Boy” is the British reservoir of excellent scholarship and good equivalent of “Alumnus” in the USA, and moral character from which Jamaica’s future underscores the residual influence of Britain leaders will emerge . on Jamaica’s educational system . Operations: Mission: A Twenty three (23) member Board of The mission of KCOBA is to be an advocate Directors comprising a President, two Vice- and reliable resource of financial and material Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, 18 Directors aid for Kingston College . This will be achieved and 5 Life Directors currently coordinates through the following: the activities of KCOBA . Membership is • Promoting the interest of Kingston College open to all former students of Kingston and those who attended that institution; College and Board-approved members of the public . Annual membership dues of • Upholding and perpetuating its teachings; $50 (Member) or $25 (Associate Member) • Promoting a better understanding of, and are required to authenticate membership an appreciation for the cultural heritage of and enjoy the attendant privileges . Since its Jamaica; formation, KCOBA USA Inc . has upheld its • Developing economic and social ideas stated mission, providing Kingston College for the betterment of the human family in with science laboratory equipment, school general and Kingston College Old Boys in neckties, sports equipment, scholarships, particular; and, student awards, and recognizing dedicated and outstanding teachers and supporters of • Conducting fund-raising activities to Kingston College . The Association has also accumulate financial resources to assist provided assistance in the area of physical needy students and underwrite the cost of plant maintenance . special projects at Kingston College, and support deserving local charities in the Tax Benefit: USA . All contributions to KCOBA USA Inc . are tax- deductible to the extent allowable by federal government laws . Visit us our website www kcobany. org. | Join us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter Page - 3 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield 2015 32nd Reunion Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. Congratulations And Best Wishes To Honorees Ms. Jasmin Reid Paul Campbell Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke Donovan Germain Dennis Thompson From Anthony Grant Page - 4 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield 32nd Reunion2015 Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. The Program International Cocktail Party Hour ................................ 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Honorees............................................................Ms. Jasmin Reid Dennis Thompson Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke Donovan Germain Paul Campbell Performance ..........................................................Dalton Harris 9:50 to 10:00 PM Masters of Ceremonies.......................................Mr. Robert ‘Bob’ DeSouza Formal Proceedings: .............................................. 10:05 to 11:45 PM National Anthems ................................................................ Invocation ......................................Mr. Robert ‘Bob’ DeSouza | Canon McIntyre President’s Welcome ...................................... Mr. Rainford Perry Bloomfield Presentation of Awards ...................... Mr. Ansell Barrett presents to Ms. Jasmin Reid Mr. Tony Reid presents to Mr. Dennis Thompson Mr. Robert DeSouza presents to Mr. Donovan Germain Mr. Robert DeSouza presents to Mr. Augustus Clarke Mr. Brian Morrison presents to Mr. Paul Campbell Presentation of Citations .................................Hon. N. Nick Perry to Honorees Dinner ............................................................ 10:30 to 11:30 PM Vote of Thanks ........................................................Brian Morrison Performance | Dancing . Dalton Harris | SoulTone Disco 12:00 AM to 2:00 PM Dancing permitted throughout the night as appropriate or directed by the MC Enjoy the Evening! Page - 5 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield 2015 32nd Reunion Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. Congratulations Kingston College On 90 years of preparing youngsters to become men of integrity. From Alton C. Brown & Sydney Brown Treasurer “...Committed to supporting and promoting Fortis Forever.” Page - 6 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield 32nd Reunion2015 Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. GERSOWITZGLK LIBO & KOREK, P.C. Salutes the Honorees of the Kingston College Old Boys’ Association USA 32nd Annual Reunion Awards Dinner Committed to the relentless pursuit of justice for victims’ rights in New York and New Jersey NEW YORK NEW JERSEY 111 Broadway, 12th floor 157 Engle Street New York, NY 10006 Englewood, NJ 07631 (212) 385-4410 (201) 541-8540 www.lawyertime.com 1 – 800-LAW-9997 [email protected] PRACTICE AREAS: PERSONAL INJURY, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS Page - 7 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield 2015 32nd Reunion Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. Page - 8 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield 32nd Reunion 2015 Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. KCOBA U.S.A., Inc. Board Of Directors 1st June 2014 – 31st May 2015 Rainford Bloomfield Jermoth Dixon Everton Howell Alton Brown Leighton Hollar Barrington Burke-Green President 1st. Vice President 2nd. Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Patrick Clarke Brian Morrison Donald Davidson Merrick Foster O’Neil Reid Courtney Anderson Director Director Director Director Director Director Aston Archer Norman Scott Wilton Williams Dwight Green Greg Arscott George Bell Director Director Director Director Director Director Michael Bromfield Hon. Noel Spencer Winston Stewart Robert Kelly Everton Carless Life Director Life Director Life Director Life Director Life Director www.kcobany.org Join us on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter Editor’s Notes: Board Members are elected at the Annual Meeting of members in accordance with the by-laws. Officers are elected annually, while directors are elected for 2-year terms, unless filling an unexpired term. Consistent with NY State in which KCOBA is incorporated, there are no term limitations for either officer or director positions. Directors’ terms have been deliberately staggered to enhance continuity of the various activities of KCOBA. Life Directors are former presidents who attend board meetings at their pleasure.