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May -August 2013 Volume 1, Issue 1

Executive Members Retreat 2013

The newly elected Claremont Heights Citizens Association Executive Members were elected on April 22, 2013 and went into a Management Retreat May 26, 2013 at the Ministry of Education Region 6 Office in Old Harbour . The main aim of this Retreat was to plan the calendar of Events for the year 20132014 and discuss other pertinent issues concerning the welfare of our citizens. In attendance were Mr. Conrad Gordon returning President, Barry Richards, returning 1st Vice President, Patricia Perry returning Secretary, Vanessa HamiltonMendez returning Public Relations Officer and Lorriane Jones, returning Assistant Secretary. The newly elected members are Walter Gallimore, 2nd Vice President, Basil Powel , Projects Officer, Krystal March, Assistant Public Relations Officer. Major plans for the administrative year includes:

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Karaoke Nights Movie Nights Talent Bonanza Night More mouth watering items at the Ice Cream Counter Bingo Night WIFI Internet Hotspot

Mobilizing residents around common themes and organizing events to re-build community spirit utilizing the human and physical assets that the Conrad Gordon community already pos- President:, Claremont sess. Heights Citizens AssociaEntry into the NHT Best tion. Scheme Competition.

Emancipation Day, Greetings residents of Fair and Fete Lobby the relevant au- Claremont Heights. I have a thorities to fix the roads dynamic group of fellow residents working with me on your & street lights behalf to bring about the imImproving security in the provements we all want to see community. in the community. But, we cant do it alone and we need you to join us because as the associations motto says: together we achieve

LABOUR DAY 2O13

The Claremont Heights Citizens Association was integrally involved in labour Day Activities on May 23, 2013. Residents turned out to assist the Claremont Heights Project Team to accomplis h several planned projects. These projects included: painting the entrance of the scheme, white-wash of curb walls, Fencing and rehabilitation, Irrigation System Rehabilitation, and bushing of the park. Efforts were made to have residents paint the curb walls at their gates and streets. Whitewash was sourced and issued to residents prior to Labour Day.

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NHT BEST SCHEME COMPETITION

The Claremont Heights Housing Scheme has again entered the NHT Best Scheme Competition for a chance to win J$1,000,000. which will be used for infrastrctural development of the community. The five(5) key categories under which the competition will be judged are: (1) Culture (2) Education (3) Governance (4) Health (5) Environment This is an opportunity for us to better develop our community and for everyone to get involved by supporting programs and activities geared towards the development of the community. A key condition to securing a win is the level of mortgage delinquency. Homeowners are therefore encouraged to ensure that they are current with their mortgage payments. Do not be afraid to go in to the NHT if you are having any difficulties. The Association is currently working very hard at planning projects under each category to showcase our community as the most deserving of all the other NHT schemes nationally. A win will benefit ALL persons who reside in the community (not just owners of units). There is a lot of preparatory work to be done before judging commences and your participation is necessary. Planning Committees for each of the five(5) categories have already been formed and you are welcomed to join any of your choosing.. To volunteer speak with President, Conrad Gordon. Members of the executive will also be visiting your homes to solicit your participation. Can we win the $1M? Yes!! Together we can. Lets do it!!

REVITALIZATION OF THE YOUTH CLUB

The Youth Club of Claremont Heights , an affiliate organization of the Association, was re-vitalized on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Park. The event had several young persons in attendance . The Youth Clubs President is Melissa Watts. A UTECH student and a youth herself she has a passion for mentoring and guiding young people to greatness by extracting their innate talents and helping them discover who they are and how they fit in society. The executive of the Youth Club is wasting no time and is already planning their first set of fund raising events which will include a Walkathon and other events which will culminate in a Penny Concert in August. The youths deserve every bit of support and are to be encouraged . The association sees the club as an educational device to teach the young people about leadership, community building, co-operation and entrepreneurship.

Health corner
Are you missing out on your morning exercise? Come and join other health conscious neighbours at the community park as early as 5:30am. Exercises include walking, (at whatever pace you wish, although briskly is suggested ), jogging or have fun playing mixed netball,-free for all style where the only rule is :don't step into the circle. If your exercise is to sit quietly and meditate then there is also the adjoining Green Space where benches and tables are provided for your comfort.