18 THREE IS GOOD COMPANY. FROM LEFT; Keynote speaker, Dr Dana Morris Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth and information; US Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-Brooklyn, NY); and Donovan Wilson, president/Union of Jamaican Alumni AssociationsUSA, Inc., at the conclusion of the Union’s 35th Anniversary Luncheon & Awards Gala, held at the Greentree Country Club, New Rochelle, NY, on September 14. The event which was generously supported by VM Group, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) and Caribbean Food Delights, recognised 20 individuals for their work for/on behalf of the Union, the diaspora and Jamaica. Evelyn Godden – president of New Day Primary School Alumni, received the President’s Award for her work with primary schools. Irwin Clare, Sr., OD, served as master of ceremonies. MORANT BAY High School Alumni Association NY invites you to their 39th Anniversary Dinner Dance Black Tie Affair on Saturday, November 1 from 8 pm – 2 am, Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. Music by DJ Prentice. For further information call: Joyce (718-325-7240), Karroll (718515-6637 or Michael (917-450-8915). Jamaican American Law Enforcement Organization (JAMLEO) invites you their 3rd Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala on Friday, November 7 at 7 pm, Floral Terrace, 250 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park, NY. For further information, email: McFarlanedanae@yahoo.com. JAHJAH Foundation Black Tie Gala will take place on Saturday, November 8 from 7 pm – midnight, VIP Country Club, 600 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. For more information call 917-531-3699 or info@jahjahfoundation.org. The Organization for International Development (OID) Let’s Dance for the Cause Celebration on Saturday, December 6 at 8 pm, Greentree Country Club, 538 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle. For more information call Dr. Roy Streete (718-652-3978) or Andrea James (914-645-3037). The American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI) invites you to their annual Jolly Jamboree on Friday, December 12 at 6 pm, Brooklyn Commons, 495 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. Come for the Fun. Stay for the Cause. Ole Farmers NA (OFANA) invites you to their Fundraising Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 13 from 8 pm – 2 am, Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, 243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford, CT. For more information call Norma (203-3247157), Phillip (347-756-8475) or Kenton (516-603-2886). Happenings UJAA USA honours 20 at anniversary gala in New York Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon receives a warm welcome from United States Congress Woman Yvette Clarke at UJAA's 35th anniversary luncheon and awards gala on September 14. At right is the president of the Union of Jamaica Alumni Association Donovan Wilson. PHOTO BY DERRICK SCOTT THE WEEKLY GLEANER | OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 13, 2025 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS
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