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The KCOBA Chapters were represented as follows, Atlanta - Everton Barrett, Florida - Audley Hewitt, New York - Robert Kelly, Toronto - Lance Seymour, Dr. Cedric Lazarus, Dale Keizs, Lawrence Prendergast, Clive Golding, Dr. Frederick McIntosh, Douglas MacDonald, Eddie Patterson, Sam Dunkley, Norman Wallace
KC was represented by the Acting Principal, Mr. Keith Bryan.
Other highlights include the presence of former Principal, Reverend Dr. John McNab and an informative presentation by Professor Gervan Fearon, York University.
Quick Hits
US $100 and CAD $125 collected and given to the Acting Principal to purchase local books for the library at the Melbourne Campus based on a list provided by the librarian.
Pay salary to present cricket coach in the amount of US $300.00 per month effective August 1. KCOBA (N.Y) to issue cheque. All other North American chapters to send their contribution to N.Y.
KCOBA chapters to hire executive director to run an Alumni Affairs Office with a salary of US $500.00 per month, the shared responsibility of all North American chapters. KCOBA (Toronto) to develop job description and get approval from all by October 2006. Implementation in January 2007.
Support expanded breakfast program at Melbourne to include lunch and initiate support for a parallel program at North Street. All North American chapters committed as of Sept 2006. Cost estimated to be US $300 per month.
Mid and Long Term
Hardie House restoration funded in part by use of a “buy a brick” campaign. Lead – Atlanta, Florida, N.Y. Implementation December, 2007.
Well installation by 2008. Lead - Florida, N.Y. Toronto ( Toronto to provide cost estimate by end of August 2006).
Teacher recognition program: Implementation end of next school year. Lead – All Chapters.
Staff development: Conducting professional development sessions. Lead – N.Y., Toronto. Progress report by January 2007
