Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett delivers Keynote at Children Of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Scholarship Gala
NEW YORK – Jamaica’s 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 year’s event is being held under the patronage of Jamaica’s 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 Jamaica’s tourism promotion.
Edmund Bartlett
The Annual Scholarship Gala is COJO’s 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.
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