Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida Annual Griffin Awards Breakfast, Honoring Notable JCOBAFL members.
When: February 9th, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00pm
Location: Woodlands Country Club 4600 Woodlands Boulevard, Tamarac, FL 33319
Tickets: $30 per person
Special Guest Singer Performance Singer: Andre Shepherd
On April 6th and 7th, the 14th Annual True Blue Weekend/Dennis Ziadie Cup will overwhelm the South Florida community of Miramar/Pembroke Pines. On April 6th old classmates, childhood friends and neighbors will rekindle friendships at the True Blue Welcome Party at Grand Café in Pembroke Pines. On April 7th, 2018 soccer enthusiasts from Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America will converge on Vizcaya Park to demonstrate their soccer prowess and alumni spirit. The 2-day event is hosted by The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL).
True Blue Weekend
Brimming with enthusiasm, Norman Hemming, Vice President of JCOBAFL, opined: “We are extremely excited about this year’s True Blue weekend and Dennis Ziadie Cup. This annual fundraising events gives us the opportunity to provide scholarships to JC and STGC high schools students while honoring the legacy of Dennis Ziadie”
The True Blue weekend is an expansion from the annual Ziadie Cup soccer match between The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. The annual match commemorates and honors, Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup victories. Each year, this event draws close to two thousand soccer enthusiasts and supporters. This year takes on added importance as it coincides with the announcement by David Beckham of a Major League soccer franchise for South Florida.
The True Blue 2018 weekend dates, events & locations
What: True Blue Party with DJ Mark Swaby
When: April 6th, 2018
Time: 8:00 pm – 3:00 am
Where: Grand Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
12389 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
Admission: $20.00 (Tickets are $25 at the door)
What: True Blue Soccer Fest
—- The 14th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
—- Dennis Ziadie Youth Soccer Tournament
—- All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
—- All Mens Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
When: April 7th, 2018
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Admission: FREE
For more information, visit the website at http://www.trueblueweekend.com or our Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend
ABOUT THE JAMAICA COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida was established in 2004 as a 501(c) (3). The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida is committed to uphold the traditions of excellence of Jamaica College as one of the foremost educational institutions in the country of Jamaica and to support the school in the development of its students.
ABOUT THE ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 as a charitable non-profit corporation under the General Non-Profit Association Law of the State of Florida. Our objectives are: To foster the development of educational and extracurricular resources at St. George’s College; To advance education by providing scholarships to graduating students of St. George’s College for matriculation in a college or university; To provide a vehicle through which individuals and corporations may make charitable contributions to the St. George’s College alumni fund.
PRESS CONTACT:
Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc
Email: info@jcobafl.org
The Dennis Ziadie Soccer Tournament/True Blue Weekend is April 6th – April 7th, 2018. See below on how to purchase your tickets for the True Blue Party today
When: Friday – April 6th, 2018
Time: 8:00 pm – 3:00 am
Where: Grand Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
12389 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Admission Cost: $20.00 (Tickets are $25 at the door)
Purchase Tickets Online
Contribution: $20 ( $20.00 + $2.00 service charge for online merchant account costs) – At the door $25
Purchase Tickets for Pick-Up at the party HERE: 
—- The 14th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
—- All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
—- Invitational Soccer matches
When: April 7th, 2018
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: FREE
The Jamaica College classrooms need refurbishing. The photos below show how outdated the classrooms. See below on how to make a DONATION today. JCOBAFL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which makes all donations to us tax deductible.
You may contribute to “JC Classroom Refurbishing project” by visiting the Paypal link below or mailing a check to the
Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida or JCOBAFL
P.O. Box 824643
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082
Please make your check payable to JCOBAFL. Be sure to specify “Scotland Building Roof project ” on your check memo line. JCOBAFL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which makes all donations to us tax deductible.
Visit the Jamaica College Foundation Office on campus to make a direct donation.
We appreciate your support.
Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida Awards Breakfast. Honoring Notable JCOBAFL members.
When: January 20th, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Southwest Ranches. (Address provided upon ticket purchase)
Tickets: $20
The Dennis Ziadie Soccer Tournament/True Blue Weekend is March 24-26, 2017. Click here to get your tickets for the True Blue Party today
What: The True Blue Kick-Off Party
When: Friday – March 24th, 2017
Time: 8:00 pm – 3:00 am
Where: Grand Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
12389 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Admission Cost: $15.00 (Tickets are $20 at the door) – Purchase tickets now–
What: True Blue Soccer Fest
—- The 13th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
—- All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
When: March 25th , 2017
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: FREE
What: True Blue Brunch
When: Sunday, March 26th , 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Roun a Goosey
11635 Red Rd, Miramar, FL 33025
Cost: See Restaurant Menu
Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida Awards Breakfast. Honoring Dr. the Hon R. Danny Williams OJ, CD, Hon. LLD, JP and other Notable JCOBAFL members.
Guest: Jamaica College Foundation President, Honoring Dr. the Hon R. Danny Williams OJ, CD, Hon. LLD, JP
When: December 10th, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Roun a Goosey, Fine Jamaican Dining
Address: 11635 Red Rd, Miramar, FL 33025
Tickets: $15 (Purchase below)
The Jamaica College Scotland Building’s roof needs to be replaced. The floor in the building has been damaged because of rain water leaking through. The building was erected in 1889. See below on how to make a DONATION today. JCOBAFL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which makes all donations to us tax deductible.
You may contribute to “Scotland Building Roof project” by visiting the Paypal link below or mailing a check to the
Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida or JCOBAFL
P.O. Box 824643
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082
Please make your check payable to JCOBAFL. Be sure to specify “Scotland Building Roof project ” on your check memo line. JCOBAFL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which makes all donations to us tax deductible.
Visit the Jamaica College Foundation Office on campus to make a direct donation.
We appreciate your support.
The Jamaica College PTA is seeking assistance for a computer project to help students at the school. See below for information on the Jamaica College PTA Computer Project 2016. Please see the end of this page on how to DONATE to this project. JCOBAFL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which makes all donations to us tax deductible.
ABOUT PROJECT
Jamaica College PTA Shoppe Restructuring is a project by the Jamaica College PTA to transform the PTA Shoppe into a docu-centre that seeks to serve all stakeholders at Jamaica College, but primarily those at risk youth between the ages of 11 and 19 years. It aims to provide computer and internet services for those young men who do not have such facilities at home and are hindered in their research for assignments, projects, School Base Assessment (SBAs) and Internal Assessments (IAs). The project will provide additional services such as typing, emailing, colour printing, photocopying, binding and laminating of assignments, projects, SBAs and IAs. Finally, to change the present infrastructure to facilitate the secure storage and accessibility of stationery supplies and other school supplies as well as memorabilia.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
LONG TERM OUTCOME
To create a facility that enables access to homework and study resources on campus, resulting in improved educational outcomes for underserved students.
INTERMEDIATE OUTCOME
Improved academic performance from ready access to cutting edge computer facilities and increased operational efficiencies of the PTA Shoppe
SHORT TERM OUTCOME
Greater access to docu-centre and printing/research services provided to our boys.
The Jamaica College Robotics Team continued to advance in the First Tech Challenge Robotic competition, winning three of their five matches in New York. The team finished in third place overall, which qualifies them for the Super Regional Championships scheduled to run from March 18 through March 20, 2016, at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. The team needs about $14,000 to cover their expenses as they advance to the next round in the competition. Please make a tax-deductible contribution today.