"Jamaicans & Friends Working Together"

MISSION

The Jamaican Civic and Cultural Association of Rockland (JAMCCAR), Inc. is a non-profit community organization whose primary mission is to foster good relations and close association with Jamaicans and friends in Rockland County and its environs, with the purpose of promoting the civic, economic, and cultural aspects of the Jamaican, Caribbean, and Pan-African cultures. Annual membership dues are: Individual Adult: $30; Family $50; Young Adults (16-25) $10. For civic and cultural activities, networking, fun, and friendship, for the entire family, join us at our monthly meetings on the second Friday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Louis Kurtz Civic Center, 9 North Main Street, Spring Valley, New York.

BENEFITS

The organization provides:

• Opportunities for graduating high school seniors to apply for scholarship awards.
• Networking/Entrepreneurial opportunities through business expos and other activities.
• Mentoring programs for youth.
• Recreational activities including cricket, folk singing, steel band, drumming, youth cultural and performance group.
• Civic and cultural activities for children and adults, including an Annual Cultural Showcase.
• Special interest community forums on education, health, immigration, and other topics.
• Assistance and education with the citizenship process.
• Discounted prices to many cultural events.
• Association and fellowship with Jamaicans and others.
• Monthly mailings, quarterly newsletter, and other correspondence to members.

JAMCCAR Board of Directors 2008-2010

ADVISORY BOARD

Charles Butler
Sharon Francis-Okello
Dr. Stella Marrs
Dr. Norbert Rainford
Hon. Allan Thompson

Immediate Past President

Carol Williams

Past Presidents

Clara Linton
Dr. Clover Hall
Fay Codner-Smith
Sonia Tracey-McCallum

Life Members

Rev. C. Norman James

Founding Members

Lilieth Gregg*
Ransford Gregg*
Clara Linton*
Anthony Mayne
Cynthia Stafford
Phyllis Stephens*
Sonia Tracey-McCallum
Harold Walker*

*Life Members

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