Kingston College

Jamaica W.I.

THE ASSOCIATION

The Kingston College Old Boys' Association (USA) Inc. here in after referred (KCOBA) is a non-proflt organization formed in 1982 and incorporated under the laws of the State of New York in 1984 The term "Old Boy' is the British equivalent of "alumnus" in the United States and is an hold-over from our Colonial past.

The aims and objectives of KCOBA are:

To promote the interest of Kingston College in Jamaica, West Indies, and those who attended that institution;
To uphold and perpetuate its teachings;
To promote a better understanding of, and an appreciation for, the cultural heritage of Jamaica;
To formulate economic and social ideas for the betterment of the human family in general, and former Kingston College students in particular;
To engage in fund-raising activities to obtain the means to assist needy students and special projects at Kingston College in Jamaica, West Indies, former students attending American universities and deserving local charities in the USA.

The activities of KCOBA are coordinated by a thirteen-member board of directors comprising of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and nine directors. Membership is open to all former students of Kingston College and board-approved members of the public. Each member is required to pay membership dues of $25.00 annually to authenticate his membership and voting privileges.

Since inception, KCOBA has been true to it prime objectives, providing Kingston College with needed equipment for the science laboratories, school boy neckties, sports equipment, incentive scholarships within the school, partial scholarships to students attending American universities, Penn Relays sponsorship, providing financial assistance to present and past teachers and recognizing dedicated and outstanding teachers and supporters of Kingston College. The association now takes an active role in the maintenance of the physical plants at Kingston College spear-heading the Restoration Program and providing equipment for faculty and staff.

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