Sports Development Foundation

SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2021 12 Ewan Fowler Years of service: 25 Roles: Caretaker and court-marking supervisor Proudest moment at SDF: Driving around Jamaica and seeing the projects I have worked on, especially the three multipurpose acrylic courts we laid at the G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport. That and being able to take care of myself and my family. Andrew Pearson Years of service: 25 Role: Project officer Proudest moment at SDF: Seeing the completion of the community project at the Goshen Sports Complex, as well as being recognised by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller at the SDF’s 20th anni- versary long-service awards. Joy Davis, CAP-OM Years of Service: 24 Role: Receptionist Proudest moment at SDF: Being a part of the family. Requests being fulfilled. Seeing the SDF Projects across the island. Charmaine Hanson, FCA, MSC, BSc Years of Service: 24 Role: Financial controller Proudest moment at SDF: It is worthy to highlight that the Foundation has prudently managed $9b over these 25 years, without any misappropri- ation of funds. Our contribution to the development of sport throughout Jamaica has been achieved by the diligence and commitment of my colleagues and I. Through the favour of God, coupled with our ability to see teamwork as a necessity and excellence as a requirement we have significantly impacted the national landscape. LONG-SERVICE AWARDEES MarionRussell, BSC, ASC Years of service: 24 Role: Administrative assistant to general manager Proudestmoment at SDF: It is not just onemoment. I am proud to be here, fromalmost inception, to see the change and growth and to know that I have contributed to it. The good work that the foundation has done and how it has impacted the country. I hope I will be here for manymore years to see even greater growth. Corinne Clarke Years of service: 22 Role: Associations services officer Proudest moment at SDF: Seeing sports and their asso- ciations develop from grass- roots level to the pinnacle of national sports. Delores Thomas Years of service: 21 Role: Office attendant Proudest moment at SDF: Every day. Being able to take care of the guests that come through the doors, and my co-workers. Keeping a tidy environment. Milton Scott Years of service: 18 Roles: Accountant Proudest moment at SDF: Being able to facilitate the payments to the athletes when the Government of Jamaica decided to reward the athletes who performed so well at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 sticks out in my mind. Also, getting welfare monies for national athletes who have been injured gives me a great feeling.