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In January of 2007,
the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) teamed up with leading
international, boutique PR firm Andria Mitsakos Public Relations
(AMPR) in an attempt to take the organization's publicity efforts
to the next level. With high-profiled travel and lifestyle clients
spanning the globe andwith a specialized dedication to humanitarian
efforts, AMPR is perfectly suited to work with AFJ in achieving
their goals. AMPR proudly represents a number of resorts and
lifestyle hotels in Jamaica and has developed a strong dedication
not only to their clients, but also to the people and island
of Jamaica that contribute to its beauty and splendor. AMPR
and AFJ are both very pleased with this new partnership and
look forward to working together to raise awareness surrounding
the issues facing Jamaicans and to support the worthy charitable
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>> AFJ Newsletter - AFJ
Happenings July 2006
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>> Machine to Save Lives presented
to Mona Rehabilitation Center
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Kingston, July 2006 -- On Tuesday July 11,
AFJ Board Member Monica Ladd made a presentation of a Gomco
Mobile Aspirator to the Mona Rehabilitation Center.[More]
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>> The AFJ Grants Aid to 16 Jamaican
organizations
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Kingston, April 2006 -- The American Friends
of Jamaica announced that it is providing grants totaling
US$ 566,765.45 (J$ 37.0 million) to 16 local charities. The
presentations will be made on Friday April 28, 2006 at a luncheon
at the Kingston residence of United States Ambassador Brenda
LaGrange Johnson.
“The work of the AFJ is extremely important for encouraging
private sector philanthropy in Jamaica”, said Amb. Johnson,
“The AFJ have clearly shown the enormous potential of public-private
partnerships to assist in development”. [More]
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>> Lennox Lewis Lends Heavy Weight
Championship Support to the AFJ's 2nd Annual South Florida
Gala and Auction
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Florida, April 2006 -- The American Friends
of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ) kicked off its'second annual South
Florida Black Tie Gala and Auction on Saturday April 1, 2006
with a night that can only be described as a knock out!
South Florida's Jamaican community came out in numbers in
support of this annual event, which supports a host of Jamaican
charities. [More]
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>> Launch of AFJ/Cobb Family Lecture
Series
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Read articles on the launch from the following
publications:-
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The Jamaica-Gleaner
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The Daily
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The Observer
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Read presentations:-
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AFJ Welcome by Board Member Monica Ladd
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>> Amb.
Sue Cobb Lecture entitled,
'Reflections as Ambassador and Envisioning Jamaica's Future'
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>> South Florida Gala set for April
1, 2006 at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
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New York, February 2006 -- As the American
Friends of Jamaica Inc. (AFJ) enters its' 25th year of philanthropy
for the benefit of Jamaican charities, the organization prepares
for its' second annual South Florida Black Tie Gala and Auction
to be held at the legendary Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables
on Saturday, April 1, 2006 starting at 6:00 p.m. [More]
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>> AFJ Newsletter - AFJ
Happenings January 2006
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>> Late AFJ Past President Remembered
for Dedication
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New York, NY, January 2006 -- With deep regret
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has learned of the passing
of Maj. Gen. Donald S. Dawson, our Chairman Emeritus and our
former President. Gen. Dawson died at his home in Bethesda,
Maryland, on Christmas Day at the age of 97. [More]
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>> AFJ New
York Gala A Success
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New York, NY, November 2005 -- The American
Friends of Jamaica hosted a glittering and inspirational gala
Saturday, Nov. 5, delivering yet again a memorable night in
honor of Jamaica. The annual affair is the organization's
major fundraising event and is arguably the most impactful
in its reach. In addition to being a fundraiser, the evening
honored two distinguished companies whose contributions have
helped the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) to further its
mission of assisting Jamaican charities, conferring on them
its International Humanitarian Award. [More]
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>> AFJ Newsletter - AFJ
Happenings - October 2005
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>> Artists Lend their talent to
AFJ's Fundraising Efforts
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New York, NY, October 2005 -- Major figures
in the cultural landscape of Jamaica are contributing to the
American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Benefit Gala at the Copacabana
on Saturday, November 5. Contemporary artists, young and old,
will be showcased during the event's silent and live auctions.
This is the largest collection of Jamaican and American artists
ever to have donated works to the organization, to support
its fundraising efforts for Jamaica. The pieces, valued at
$700,000 Jamaican dollars (US $12,000), draw on the vastness
of island life, from landscapes to street scenes, portraits
to life at sea. [More]
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