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The country director of the US Peace Corps visited our community and took a full tour with pictures to New Road. A group escorted her all the way to the bridge. Sand Road – A backhoe was brought in to clear the road. Progress! Requirement proposal from the United States Peace Corps – Patrick Malley … Continue reading April 2024 Meeting Notes

No meeting due to the elections and the death of Shernet's madda dead yard.

• An announcement was made that the fundraiser Peace Corps volunteer Packy Malley organized raised close to $10,000.00 USD. Next step will be he and President Shelia Baines will have to write a proposal to the US Peace Corps to put this money to work

• “De-bushing” continued on the New Road on December 14, 2023.• Plans were activated for the New Year’s Day Party with the Dobson Goodwill Association.• An announcement was made that Peace Corps volunteer Packy Malley was hosting a benefit concert in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The funds generated would go towards the rebuilding … Continue reading December 2023 Meeting Notes

• Peace Corps volunteer Packy Malley set up his DJ and projector for the meeting.• Packy Malley presented a power point presentation with Shelia Baines on the visits and activities going on the New Road project and Sand Road project. New Road was visited on November 2nd and Sand Road on November 7. Local farmers … Continue reading November 2023 Meeting Notes

• Training for Project Proposal: This training took place October 18-20. This was introduced to established the art of the writing a proposal.• Presentation from Growers Choice: This presentation focused on (1) Crop production; (2) Enhancement of Root Development; and (3) to elevate stress on plants. The chemicals were highlighted and the process to be … Continue reading October 2023 Meeting Notes

• Annual Denbeigh show: The show was considered a big success with Manchester farmers donating items from their farms for the annual show. Discussion was held about maybe next year the Dobson PMO go as a group on a bus.• Water Project: President Shelia Baines and Peace Corps volunteer Packy Malley visited a designated area … Continue reading August 2023 Meeting Notes

• Discussed the annual General Meeting the Jamaican Agricultural Society that was held in Clarendon. In attendance were President, Shelia Baines, farmer Donald Baker and Peace Corps volunteer, Packy Malley• Back to school medical – The back to school medical was conducted by Dr. Chris Wayne Swaby and Dr. Ciara Swaby. Peace Corps volunteer Packy … Continue reading July 2023 Meeting Notes

Minutes from May14, 2023 • Call to order: President Shelia Baines introduced United states Peace Corps volunteer Patrick Malley. Patrick will be volunteering in Dobson till June, 2025. Patrick introduced himself and told us of his background in his family business, reggae promotions and volunteer activity. He said he was “excited” to be a part … Continue reading May 2023 Meeting Notes