Alpha Tri-State Chapter - Convent of Mercy Academy Alumnae Association NY

08/31/2026

08/11/2026

The first session of LDA 2026 is tomorrow. If you have not done so already, please register today.

It promises to be both fun and informative, and you won't want to miss it.

08/03/2026

Happy Emancipation Day, Jamaica!

Today, the **Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (UJAA)** proudly joins Jamaicans at home and across the diaspora in celebrating **Emancipation Day**—a powerful reminder of the courage, resilience, and determination of our ancestors who fought for freedom and laid the foundation for generations to come.

As we honor their legacy, let us recommit ourselves to uplifting our communities through education, service, unity, and opportunity. Together, we preserve our rich heritage while empowering the next generation to build an even brighter future.

May we continue to embrace the values of freedom, excellence, and national pride that define the Jamaican spirit.

**Happy Emancipation Day!**
**"Out of Many, One People."** 🇯🇲💚💛🖤

07/26/2026

The Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc. (UJAA) will host its 2026 Leadership Development Academy (LDA) Week from Tuesday, August 11 through Saturday, August 15, featuring two virtual sessions followed by an in-person Summit at St. Albans Baptist Church in St. Albans, NY. This year’s theme, “Future-Proofing Your Organization,” centers on succession planning, organizational continuity, and practical strategies to help member associations sustain their work for generations to come.

Now in its fifth year, LDA was launched by UJAA to help members “ignite the leader” within themselves and their organizations. The planning team, led by President Donovan Wilson, built this year’s theme around what members identified as a top priority: how to sustain the work of their organizations for the long term. “This year LDA Week gives our member associations real tools to prepare the next generation of leaders and keep our work strong for decades to come.” says President Wilson.

The theme addresses the often-neglected work of succession planning. Sessions are being designed to provide guidelines and strategies that help leaders prepare their organizations for continuity, transition, and future growth.

LDA Week will encourage leadership teams to plan strategically for succession, member engagement, and organizational capacity. UJAA aims to carry these conversations beyond Summit Day, turning ideas into action plans that help member organizations fulfill their missions and mandates.

LDA Week’s leadership development series is designed to strengthen succession planning towards long-term sustainability of the 66 member organizations while responding to changing member needs. UJAA’s leadership is committed to using the observations, input, and conversations from LDA 2026 Week to strengthen support for all members and help prepare the next generation of leaders.
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Registration is required to attend: https://bit.ly/UJAA-LDA2026
 Tuesday, August 11 – Session 1, “Leading with Passion and Purpose” (Online, 7:30 PM)
 Thursday, August 13 – Session 2, “Creating a High-Impact Executive Team” (Online, 7:30 PM)
 Saturday, August 15 – LDA Summit (In-Person): Registration & Breakfast at 9:30 AM; Session
begins at 10:00 AM- St. Albans Baptist Church, 196-02 119th Avenue, St. Albans, NY 11412
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
UJAA President, Donovan Wilson – [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary, Karlene Largie – [email protected]

05/30/2026

🤝 UJAA Members' Meet & Greet

Join us for an evening of networking, fellowship, and community building with alumni leaders and members from across the Jamaican diaspora.

🌟 Connect. Engage. Grow.
📅 Friday, June 5, 2026 | 🕒 7:00 Pm - 10:00 PM | 📍Panash Restaurant & Lounge

05/25/2026

Today, the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc. pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.

On this Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of those who gave their lives in defense of freedom and the values we cherish.

As members of the Jamaican diaspora and broader community, we recognize the many individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by military service and sacrifice.

🕊️ May we never forget their legacy.
🇺🇸 We honor their memory today and always.