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True Blue Weekend April 11th – April 13th, 2025 – Please share with your friends

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True Blue Weekend

The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL) proudly announces the 18th annual True Blue Weekend, a celebration of Jamaican heritage, community, and sportsmanship, taking place in Miramar, Florida, from April 11th to 13th, 2025.

🔵⚪ TRUE BLUE WEEKEND 2025! 🔵⚪
Jamaica College Old Boys & Friends, it’s that time again! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of vibes, football, and celebration in Miramar, FL!
📍 *BLUE MAGIC* – Kick-off Party
🗓 Friday, April 11th | 🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Sunset Lakes, 2801 SW 186th Ave, Miramar, FL
🎟 Pre-sold: $35 | Gate: $45

⚽ *TRUE BLUE SOCCERFEST* – The Ultimate Showdown
🗓 Saturday, April 12th | 🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Vizcaya Park, 14200 SW 55th St, Miramar, FL

🏆 *GRIFFIN AWARDS BREAKFAST* – Honoring Excellence
🗓 Sunday, April 13th | 🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Tribeca Restaurant & Lounge, 12100 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL
🎟 $40

🔵⚪ Let’s reconnect, celebrate, and represent JC in style! Secure your tickets now and spread the word! More info 👉 www.jcbafl.org || facebook.com/jcobafl || instagram.com/trueblueweekend/

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Donate To The 2024/25 Jamaica College Track and Field Campaign

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Help us bring back the Mortimer Geddes trophy back to JC. Donate To The 2024/25 Jamaica College Track and Field Campaign

There are 4 ways to make your tax-deductible donation to the JCOBAFL today for The Jamaica College Track and Field.

1.Donate Online via Paypal.com

Donate Online via Paypal.com. 




2. Donate via Venmo – @JCOBAFL

3. Donate via Zelle – jcobafltreasurer@gmail.com

4. Donate via Check

Please make your tax deductible donation payable to Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida and on the memo line of the check, please indicate “Jamaica College Track & Field”. Please send your check to the address below.

Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida
P.O. Box 824643
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082

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The True Blue Weekend – Events: March 15th – March 16th, 2024 – Please share with your friends

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True Blue Weekend is back on March 15th – March 16th, 2024. This year we are being hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam of the City of Miramar. See below for details and on how to purchase your tickets for the True Blue Party today

True Blue Party
When:  March 15th, 2024
Where: Sunset Lakes, 2801 SW 186th Ave, Miramar, FL 33029
Time: 7pm to 2:00 am Contribution: $25  (Day of Event – $30)
Buy Now –  https://caribtix.com/trueblueweekend

True Blue Football Fest
Ziadie Cup, Alumni Penalty Kick-off & other soccer matches
When:  March 16th, 2024
Where: Vizcaya Park,14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time:  2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: FREE

Sponsorship

If you or your organization would like to become a sponsor for True Blue Weekend, please contact us at info@jcobafl.org. Your support is crucial in making this event a success, and we look forward to the opportunity to partner with you. Thank you for considering sponsorship, and we can’t wait to hear from you!” PAST SPONSORS We want to express our gratitude to all the past sponsors who have supported us over the years. Your contributions have helped make True Blue Weekend a memorable experience, and we look forward to continuing this tradition with your support. Thank you for being a part of our journey!”

LIST PAST SPONSORS:

  • Western Union
  • Jamaica National
  • Dr. Scotty Hamilton/Elite Sports Psychology
  • Caribbean Ocean Logistics
  • Air Jamaica
  • The Victoria Mutual Building Society
  • Ocho Rios Miami, Hot Pie Inc.
  • Grace Kennedy
  • Sandals
  • Countyline Chiropractic Medical and Rehabilitation Centers
  • Super Clubs
  • Virtual One
  • Emerson Paradise Villas
  • Jamaicans.com
  • Jacaranda Travel
  • Decco Designs
  • Irie Isle Jamaican Restaurant
  • Dr. Donny Dixon
  • Dr. Jarrett’s Wellness Center
  • Coldwell Banker’s Real Estate/Steven Epstein
  • Flowers by Grace.
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The True Blue Weekend – Events: March 24th – March 25th, 2023

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The True Blue Weekend – Events: March 24th – March 25th, 2023

True Blue Weekend is back on March 24th – March 25th, 2023. This year we are being hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam of the City of Miramar. See below for details and on how to purchase your tickets for the True Blue Party today

True Blue Party
When:  March 24th, 2023
Where: Sunset Lakes, 2801 SW 186th Ave, Miramar, FL 33029
Time: 7pm to 2:00 am
Contribution: $25  (Day of Event – $30)
Buy Tickets Now –  https://caribtix.com/trueblueweekend

True Blue Football Fest
Ziadie Cup, Alumni Penalty Kick-off & other soccer matches
When:  March 25th, 2023
Where: Vizcaya Park,14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time:  2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: FREE

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Donate Today to The One College 30-day Giving Campaign October 2022

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Jamaica College Old Boys Associations World-Wide Will Start a 30-Day Giving Campaign in October

Floreat Collegium, Fervet Opus In Campis; May the College Flourish, Work is burning in the field

One College is a 30-day giving campaign that is a collaboration of all the JCOBA chapters and the JC Foundation, that is driven by the needs of the school for the academic year, and integrated with the school’s programme.  The target of JMD107 million is intended to resource the institution to fulfil its mission.

Our Mission is to enable our students to become outstanding well-rounded citizens, leaders and gentlemen of distinction who excel in their chosen areas of endeavour.

Through One College, we wish to return to the top of the table for sports, and to achieve a pass rate of 95% for CSEC and City & Guild examinations.  This will be achieved by supporting the following programmes:

  1. Academic:
    1. Teacher Development Fund: To fund activities for professional and personal development of the teachers to improve their instruction for improved learning and academic results.
    2. Teacher Incentive Programme: To reward teachers for the quality of the students’ performance.
    3. Teach Top-Up Programme: To offer better compensation to our teachers.

     

  2. Return of the Trophies: To return the following trophies to Jamaica College
    • Manning Cup
    • Olivier Shield
    • ISSA Boys Championship

     

Our Goals… Our goals are to contribute to returning the sport trophies/shields to 189 Old Hope Road and to advance in the CXC/CSEC Ranking.

Academic Year Manning Cup Olivier Shield ISSA Boy’s Championships CXC Pass Rate
2022-2023 1st  1st  1st  95%
2021 2nd — 1st NA
2020 no comp no comp 1st 59%
2019 1st 2nd 3rd 54%
2018 3rd — 3rd 70%
2017 1st 1st 3rd 64%
2016 1st 1st 3rd 76%

 

There are 4 ways to make your tax-deductible donation to the JCOBAFL today for the One College 30-day Giving Campaign.

1. Donate Online via Paypal.com



2. Donate via Venmo – @JCOBAFL

3. Donate via Zelle – jcobafltreasurer@gmail.com

4. Donate via Check

Please make your tax-deductible donation payable to Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida and on the memo line of the check, please indicate “One College 30-day Giving Campaign”. Please send your check to the address below.

Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida
P.O. Box 824643
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082

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JCOBAFL Annual General Meeting – August 14th, 2022

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Save The Date – You are invited to the JCOBAFL Annual General Meeting on August 14th, 2022
Virtually on Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/itu-rybf-aja
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

JCOBAFL board positions will be voted on at the meeting.

All JC old boys of the college are members of the association and eligible to vote at the AGM. To be a board officer requires membership in good standing. Membership in good standing requires the payment of dues. The dues are currently $25.00 per year. We ask for your participation as JC needs your support.

JCOBAFL Annual Dues ($25)

There are four ways to pay your annual dues today:

1. Donate Online via Paypal.com

2. Donate via Venmo – @JCOBAFL

3. Donate via Zelle – jcobafltreasurer@gmail.com

4. Donate via Check

Please make your tax-deductible donation payable to Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida and on the memo line of the check, please indicate “JCOBAFL Dues”. Please send your check to the address below.

Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida
P.O. Box 824643
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082

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WATCH: The 2022 JC Griffin Awards Bursary & Scholarship Student Presentation

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Watch the JC Griffin Awards Bursary and Scholarship student presentation to Jamaica College students. The Jamaica College Old Boys Assoc. of Florida & award benefactors sent a total of $4,100 (USD) for the 2022 Griffin Awards to these students who met the academic requirements.

JCOBAFL Griffin Bursaries and Scholarships for 2022 Awardees
Basil Bernard    (Business/Accounting) MARLON HINDS
Herman Vernon –    (Engineering/Robotics) ZACHARY RANGLIN
Mark Hamilton – (Journalism/Education/Theatre and Visual Arts)
 TAJAY BROWN
Louis Hoyes (Law/Humanities) TYLER WHYTE
Danny Williams    (Business/Accounting) JUSTIN CAMPBELL
Teddy Alexander  (Engineering/Robotics) OJAY JAMES
Dr. Paul Kahn     (Science/Medical) KEMAR BUCHANAN
Hugh Osborne    (Business/Accounting) ANDREW WILLIS
Dr. Donald Dixon    (Science/Medical) JAHEEM BROWN
Tony Budall –    (Engineering/Robotics) JOEL HENRY
Ricky A. McCalla (Journalism/Education/Theatre and Visual Arts)
 JACOB ARBOINE
Dr. Jason Scott Hamilton  (Engineering/Robotics) GAVRIL WILLIAMS
Karl Marshall      (Business/Accounting) DAJDRE HYMAN
Franz Hall (Journalism/Education/Theatre and Visual Arts) DAMON RICKETTS
Steve Epstein    (Business/Accounting) TRAVIS LEE
Xavier Murphy – (Journalism/Education/Theatre and Visual Arts)
 JELANI SPENCE
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Jamaica College Golf Tournament Offers $500 Prize to the Non-JC School Team with Lowest Score

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Blue Links Classic Donates 500 to Non-JC School Alumni

The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida’s Blue Links Classic Golf Tournament to be held at the prestigious Jacaranda Golf Club in Plantation, Florida on Saturday, May 14, 2022, will donate $500 to the school or alumni association of the school whose Non-JC School Team posts the lowest score amongst registered Non-JC School Teams.

The $500 is being given to provide an opportunity for another school to benefit from the funds raised from the Blue Links Classic tournament.

A Non-JC School Team is any 4-golfer team whose members include at least 2 past students of the school. The other members of the team can be guests, but the team must include at least 2 past students of the school.

Below are the instructions to register a Non-JC School Team for the tournament.

  1. Register the 4-golfer team on the tournament website (https://bluelinksgolf.com/register)
  2. Include the name of the school in the team name when registering the golfers
  3. After registering the team send an email to bluelinksjc@gmail.com and include in the email:
    1. The name of the school
    2. The names of the past students
    3. The names of the other golfers in the team (if any)

N.B. A team can only be registered for one school!!

For further information please visit the tournament site (https://bluelinksgolf.com) or contact Paul Weir at (732) 221-8129 or by email at bluelinksjc@gmail.com

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