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In February, Members of the Executive and Education Committee were pleased to “break bread” with the teaching staff at the VOUCH Sylvia Foote Basic School our core Early Childhood Education project with an appreciation lunch sponsored by the WLI in recognition of their commitment and hard work.

WLI MSBM Career Forum – January 29, 2015

The Mentorship Committee got us off to a wonderful start with a Career Forum in collaboration with the Mona School of Business Management. Final year students were invited to listen to presentations and interact with a distinguished panel of presenters who provided guidance on topics ranging from interviewing skills to entrepreneurial best practices. Over 150 students attended. We trust they had some great “takeaways” as they prepared for the working world.

WLI MSBM Career Forum – January 29, 2015

International Women’s Day Awards “Paying it Forward” - March 9, 2015

Under the theme “Paying it Forward”, the WLI had the pleasure of honoring 9 phenomenal women for their outstanding contributions to the development of the nation across a wide variety of disciplines. From the Arts to Science and Technology, Environmental sustainability to Public Service, these outstanding women were “Paying it Forward” not only in their work but in their contribution to the development of better communities in Jamaica. We salute them all:

Marjory Kennedy
Thalia Lyn
Paola Amadei
Laura Facey Cooper
Commander Antonette Weymss Gorman
Eleanor Jones
Therese Turner Jones
Dr. Polly Bowes
Dr. Mona Webber

United Way Visiting Executive - Breakfast with WLI – April 20, 2015

In March, The WLI had the pleasure of breakfasting with Mr. Jose Ferrao Vice President of the United Way who was visiting the Jamaica UWJ organization. The WLI had the opportunity to update Mr. Ferrao on their various projects and he encouraged the membership to collaborate with the other WLI Committees across the USA. Mr. Moreno was kind enough gift the WLI of Jamaica with beautiful pins which we will all wear very proudly!

Darkness to Light Workshop – May 20, 2015

The signature project of the Advocacy Committee, Darkness to Light was successful in training teachers and caregivers of the Vouch Basic School. In collaboration with the Education Committee 100% of the teaching staff was trained in the various techniques associated with identifying sexual abuse in children solely aimed at prevention.

Summer Fashion Brunch – August 30, 2015

This will definitely be an annual event!! The sisters of the WLI strutted their stuff for friends and family at a BFF Brunch and Fashion Show to raise funds for our Darkness to Light Program. With couture from design houses such as Courtney Washington and Heather Laine to the trendsetting fashion from top Boutiques such as Signatures, Flirt, Karmen’s Korner and Bohemian Belle what a load of fun we had… All for a good cause!

Pinning Ceremony & D2L Seal Presentation to VOUCH – November 12

Coupled with our usual meeting on November 12th, we took the time to “pin” 25 of our sisters with the beautiful pins sent by special breakfast guest , United Way VP , Mr. Ferrao and recognize VOUCH for being designated Partner in Prevention for 2015 by the Darkness to Light organization.

Night of Horns – November 30, 2015

The curtain came down in fine style for WLI with our major fundraising event for the year. We took a new approach and decided to switch the usual black tie affair for an entertainment focused event and a more relaxed approach. On the evening of November 29th we welcomed celebrated saxophonist Arturo Tappin and his ensemble of fine Caribbean musicians to Jamaica in fine style a sponsored soiree at the Jamaica Pegasus. The following evening Arturo and his ensemble delivered a magical “Night of Horns” to a packed house. A truly special evening.