Jamaica's Minister Of Tourism Edmund Bartlett Delivers Keynote At Children Of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Scholorship Gala
NEW YORK, NY
- November 20, 2008 Jamaicas Minister of Tourism
Edmund Bartlett will be special guest at the 14th Annual Scholarship
Gala of the New York based charity Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO)
Inc. The event, which takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2008 will
be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, LaGuardia Airport at 9:00 pm.
This years
event is being held under the patronage of Jamaicas Consul General
to New York, Mrs. Geneive Brown Metzger and the Tourism Minister is
pleased to be invited to be participate in such an event where he
will have an opportunity to address members of the Diaspora. Minister
Bartlett has often stressed the importance of this group to the success
of Jamaicas tourism promotion.
The Annual Scholarship
Gala is COJOs major fundraiser held on the first Saturday in
December each year, proceeds from which are used to provide scholarships
for deserving students in need.
Over the past
decade, the volunteer-driven organization has supported a number of
institutions in Jamaica and the United States. Among them are the
Alpha Boys Home; Glenhope Place of Safety; Marigold Child Care
Centre, Musgrave Girls Home and City of Refuge in Jamaica; and
in New York, the Jamaica, Queens YMCA and Leaf of Life.
Founder and Chairman
of COJO Gary Williams admits that despite the challenging economic
times, it is heartening to see companies and individuals still making
a contribution towards enhancing the future our children. He
adds that COJO has also sought to embrace the technology and is this
year accepting online donations.
A number of corporate
entities including jetBlue have donated airline tickets as raffle
prizes with Half Moon, Ritz Carlton, Grand Bahia Principe, Sandals
and other Jamaican properties providing hotel accommodation.
Tickets for the
annual gala are on sale now and can be obtained by contacting the
Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) office at 1-888- 275-0121.
Support COJO and
help put a smile on a childs face.
About Children
of Jamaica Outreach
Children of Jamaica
Outreach COJO Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in New York
and is registered with the New York City Bureau of Charities. The
brainchild of Jamaican-born American Gary Williams, COJOs mission
is to help improve the health, education and general well being of
less fortunate children.
Since inception
in 1994, COJO has dedicated its resources, human and financial, to
help make a difference in the lives of underserved children in Jamaica
as well as the United States of America.
For further information
about COJO including sponsorship opportunities, visit www.cojokids.org.
For additional
information, contact:
CarolRose Brown
Tel: 876-908-5936
Email: carolrose.brown@mot.gov.jm