Membership
Millicent Johnson
Third Vice President of Membership
Members are the lifeblood of our organization – they help the organization fulfill their mission, not to mention, nearly half of the revenue comes from our membership dues. Memberships propel our organization forward, so it is no surprise that increasing membership is a top goal for this organization. Acquiring new members is a never-ending initiative. Every member and event or program we hold is a chance to recruit more members.
Members are the lifeblood of our organization – they help the organization fulfill their mission, not to mention, nearly half of the revenue comes from our membership dues. Memberships propel our organization forward, so it is no surprise that increasing membership is a top goal for this organization. Acquiring new members is a never-ending initiative. Every member and event or program we hold is a chance to recruit more members.
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Benefits of JAMCCAR Membership
- Association and fellowship with Jamaicans and Friends
- Opportunity for graduating high school seniors to apply for scholarship awards
- Networking/Entrepreneurial opportunities
- Discounts on special JAMCCAR events and on block purchasing to outside events
- Recreational activities including cricket, folk singing, steel band, drumming, youth cultural, and performance group
- Civic and cultural activities for children and adults, including the Annual Cultural Showcase
- Special interest community forums on education, health, citizenship, and other topics
- Monthly mailings, quarterly newsletters, and other correspondence
Objectives of JAMCCAR
- Support the longevity of the G.R.A.C.E. Mentoring Program
- Foster unity among Jamaicans and Friends in Rockland County and its environs
- Encourage the preservation of the Jamaican culture
- Convey a positive image of Jamaica to the larger society
- Provide opportunities for networking and education to empower and facilitate the economic and political development of the Jamaican-American Community
- Contribute to the economic, social, and political well-being of Jamaica, the Caribbean, and other communities of the African Diaspora
- Promote other Caribbean and Pan-African cultures
- Reach out to other groups in the American mosaic to achieve shared goals