(Mrs) Janice McIntosh Chief Representative Officer – Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) – Florida Representative Office
The Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) has signed as a gold sponsor of the 2013 True Blue Weekend & 9th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Match. JNBS has a long history of supporting the Caribbean community in the South Florida area.
The 9th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place March 15th-17th, 2013. The 3-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).
“The True Blue weekend has created a following in South Florida because of the richness of the activities throughout the entire weekend. The event bring together old friends and associates in a family –friendly environment that promotes the best of Jamaica… it’s people. Jamaica National aligns itself to these values especially through the Alumni Associations that look for creative ways to give back to Jamaica and honor those individuals such as Dennis Ziadie who have left a legacy for us to follow and be proud of.” stated Janice McIntosh, Chief Representative Officer, JNBS.
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 is in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup victories. This year will mark the 26th year of the death of Dennis Ziadie in a car crash in Mexico at the 1986 World Cup. Last year’s match drew over 1500 spectators and supporters.
The True Blue 2013 weekend dates, events & locations:
What: True Blue Party with DJ Mark Swaby
When: March 15th, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
Where: Miramar Cultural Center-Artspark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Admission: $20.00 (Tickets are $25 at the door)
What: True Blue Soccer Fest
- The 9th Annual Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
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True Blue/LIME All Alumni Over-40 Soccer Tournament
- Live broadcast of Jamaica’s 2013 Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championship
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True Blue/Western Union All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
- Live broadcast of all events by irietimes.com
When: March 16th, 2013
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Admission: FREE
What: True Blue Brunch
When: Sunday March 17th, 2013
Time: 11:00 am– 2:00 pm
Where: The Poolhouse Grill
4198 South University Drive Davie, FL 33328
For more information, visit the website at https://www.trueblueweekend.com or our Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend
ABOUT JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY
Since March 2003 Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) has been operating from its Representative Office in Tamarac, Florida offering information about JNBS products and services. The Florida Representative Office serves a critical function by providing a link with Jamaicans living in the US keeping them informed about happenings in the island. The Rep Office also facilitates mortgage brokerage, and financial services in accordance with the regulations governing operations in the United States.
ABOUT THE JAMAICA COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida 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 institution 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.