Zone 3 boldly declared to Jamaica that we are indeed advocates for the nation's children. The above is the actual advertisement placed Sunday May 4, 2008, in The Sunday Gleaner.

CHILD ADVOCATE PIN

It is Child's Month and Zone 3, Caribbean District, Optimist International launches its “CHILD ADVOCATE PIN”.

A brainchild of Lieutenant Governor Lorna, who designed and conceptualised the pin. A symbol which BOLDLY and PUBLICLY declares that one stands for the protection of ALL children.

We should all be concerned about the plight of the Nation's, the World's children and in this regard should not be afraid to publicly take stand against child abuse, of all type.

Too long have we, as adults, stand back in silence, while monstrous acts have been perpetrated against a child. The time is NOW, take a stand and declare to ALL, that no longer will you remain silence.



Need pins for an organisation or yourself? Email: zone3.caribbeandistrict@gmail.com or call 876-909-4382

Regional Oratorical Photos

The Regional Oratorical contest was held on Satureday April 19, 2008 at Edens Gardens, Kingston. The region represents Zones 2 & 3; LtG Beverley Dixon for Zone 2.

The contest was graciously sponsored by the Western Union brand of Grace Kennedy Remittance Services, was a keen one.

The competition was conducted separately for both gender, as per the District rules. The Winner for the Boy's contest was Remain Kelly, a student of Calabar High and sponsored by the Sunset Optimist Club of Kingston (Zone 3).

Unfortunately the girl entrant from this Zone had family difficulties on the day of the contest and so did not compete. The winner for this gender emerged from Zone 2, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Barbican Pines. She is Shaneice Wynter and is student of Meadowbrok High.

This winners at this level went on to the District Competition, which was held on April 26, 2008 @ the Courtleigh Auditorium. The Shaneice place third overall, however Remain was not among the top three. I am sure Sunset will be preparing him for next year's win.

Zone visit with the Sunset Optimist Club of Nassau

On March 4, 2008 I visited with the Sunset Optimist Club of Nassau, in my official capacity as Lieutenant Governor of Zone 3.

I also presented to President Linda, the winning certificate for the Zone’s essay contest, 2007 – 2008, issued to D'Andrea Abagale Johnson. The winning entrant was from that club, and was the club’s winner out of a field of twelve children (3 boys and 9 girls),

The time spent bounding and interacting with the members and the children present was a rewarding and fulfilling one.

Zenith Optimist Club of Kingston Visit with Glenhope

During the last quarter the Zenith Optimist Club of Kingston visited with the Glenhope Nursery and made a presentation of Toys, Clothing and other items.