Accomplishments as Chair of SSTC-PSA
We measure our success in actual lives changed. These actions are a testament to the difference that communities can make when we come together to create lasting change.
Medical Mission to Haiti
Earth Quake struck Haiti January 2010
In October 2010 we lead a Medial Mission with 25 medical personnel to Haiti which included Doctors, Dentists, Registered Nurses and others who work in the medical field. The Past Students’ Association was able to sponsor two persons from the College, Monica Campbell a Lecturer, and a student, Oliver Dwyer. Ms. Campbell, student Dwyer along with other team members visited a school that was affected by the earthquake and handed out school supplies to the children while the Medical Mission personnel offered medical services and medicine to over 700 persons. This was a very successful mission. The experience was a life changing one for all who participated. We came back with a renewed sense of appreciation for the basic necessities of life. We were thankful that we were given the opportunity to give back to those who were in such great need.
Medical Mission and Education Camp
In July of 2011, we lead another Medical Mission to Jamaica which was conducted at the Granville Clinic, medical screening and medication was given to over 600 persons. A Dental Clinic was conducted at the Catherine Hall Clinic and several people were given free dental care by Dr. Habib Mitri. The Education Camp was conducted on Campus for a period of two weeks for the students from Granville and surrounding areas. The focus was on getting kids academically ready for the next school year. Free lunch was provided daily for the children and at the end of the Camp they were given back packs and school supplies.
Students’ Lounge
The Association refurbished the students’ Lounge. A game area was added; a new ping pong table was donated and placed in the games area. Old furniture was replaced with new ones for the students’ comfort. The cost for this project was JA$197,000.00. The College partnered with us and replaced the windows, doors, repaired the roof and the lighting in the lounge at an additional cost. At the completion of this project, the students now had a completely renovated lounge with comfortable seating, games, and a new ping pong table all for their entertainment and relaxation.
Donation of Therapeutic Mattresses
The Past Student’s Association donated Fifty-Five (55) therapeutic mattresses to the St. James Infirmary through the effort of Linda Coy-Gilling’s solicitation of donations from companies in California. Presentation of the mattresses was made to the Infirmary by the Chair, Carol Grant-Gordon; Principal, Dr. Ausburn Pinnock; Chapter President, Robert Edwards and Chapter Secretary, Monica Campbell on behalf of the Past Students’ Association.
Audio Visual Equipment
The Past Students’ Association donated a 55” flat screen television and a laptop to be used as running board in the Multipurpose Hall. In addition, board games, dominos, card games, dictionaries and other school supplies were donated. These items were presented to the Principal of the College, Dr. Ausburn Pinnock, the President of the Student Council, President and Secretary of the local Chapter were in attendance for the presentation.
Spirit of Sam Sharpe Award
The Spirit of Sam Sharpe trophy was instituted and presented to the most outstanding student at graduation. A name plaque is displayed in the Student Center and will be updated on an annual basis with the name of the student who received the award. This trophy was presented on behalf of the PSA by Mr. Steven Kerr, Board Representative and is being done annually.
Multipurpose Hall Shutters
The Association took on the task of refurbishing and replacing the shutters in the Multipurpose Hall. The cost of this project was JA$336,000.00 of which the College contributed JA$100,000.00 to assist the project. The job was successfully completed and has enhanced the appearance of the Multipurpose Hall.
Donation of Dental Chair
A fairly new dental chair was donated and presented to the Interim Principal Dr. Lorna Gow-Morrison and Vice Principal of Administration Mrs. Marcia Thomas by Carol Grant-Gordon, Chair of the PSA. Cost of this donation was JA$140,000.00 The dental chair has now been installed in the nursing department on campus, fully equipped with computer attachment a procedure light, a technician chair and running water. A dentist is now available on campus twice per month to offer dental care to the students. A laser printer was also donated to the local chapter.
