Tuesday, August 11, 2020

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 11 Message OPTIMIST CLUB OF KINGSTON 40TH ANNIVERSARY IT IS a privilege to congratulate the Optimist Club of Kingston (OCK) on reaching this milestone of achieve- ments. As you celebrate 40 years, your achievements have been no small feat.Your contribution to thewelfare of Jamaica’s youth is an embodiment of your mottos: ‘Friend of Youth’ and ‘Bringing out the Best in Children’. SINCE 1980, the Optimist Club of Kingston, the first Optimist Club in Jamaica and the Caribbean, has played a significant role in our com- munity by undertaking projects that not onlyhave apositive impact on the lives of children, but at the same time, benefit our community as a whole. We are grateful for your partner- ship in particular during this period of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. We look for- ward to continuing our partnership as we work together to protect our children in state care. On behalf of the Child Protection & Family Services Agency management and staff, may the next 40 years of your journey be crowned with even greater success as we seek to transform the lives of every child. Best wishes to the members of the OCK. We wish you continued success in your future endeavours and an enjoyable and memorable anniversary celebration! “It is not howmuchwe give but how much we put into giving,” ~ Mother Theresa ROSALEE GAGE-GREY Chief Executive Officer Child Protection & Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Celebrating 40 years of service to Jamaica’s youth