LAMB Foundation

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  • If You Have Then Give: Tampa United School Supplies Drive

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    Tampa United Volleyball Club isn’t just a place to learn and play volleyball. Their mission is to “train the whole player.” In doing this, they have decided to help LAMB Foundation, by sponsoring a School Supplies Drive.

    Athletes, Coaches, and Parents are supporting by bringing in school supplies needed for the Scholarship Awards for 2013. The School Supplies Drive will run from April 9th until April 30th.

    Every individual who brings in 5 items or more will enter a raffle to win 1 FREE PRIVATE LESSON at the club!

    LAMB Foundation would like to thank Tampa United for their initiation!

  • Thank You to Our Platinum Donors.

    Donations for LAMB Camp 2013 (Jamaica & Senegal)

    On behalf of LAMB Foundation, we would like to thank Syracuse University (Volleyball), University of South Florida (Volleyball) and Tampa United Volleyball Club for their contributions to our LAMB Camp 2013 (Jamaica).

    Syracuse University Volleyball is located in Syracuse, New York and competes in one of the toughest conferences in all of college sports, the big east conference. The team is led by head coach, Leonid Yelin, who was the former coach of the founder of LAMB Foundation, Lecia AM Brown.

    University of South Florida (USF) Volleyball, who also competes in the big east conference, is located in Tampa, Florida. USF this past season clinched a berth in the 2012 big east conference tournament with a #6 seed and upsetting the #3 seed Marquette in the first round.

    Tampa United Volleyball Academy is located in Tampa, Florida and has been serving the volleyball community in Tampa since 1998. The Tampa United Volleyball Academy is not all about training kids to play volleyball but to be complete student athletes and leaders of the future.

    Because of your generous donations, we will be able to properly cater to young athletes in our camps held in Jamaica and Senegal this coming summer. With your assistance we have now committed to having 30 kids in each camp and will continue working hard to reach our goal of developing their skills and their possibility of getting scholarships in the future.

    Again, we thank you for your generosity and look forward to working with you again next year.



  • What Gets You Pumped Before a Game?

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    No matter what sport you play, we all do something that gets us ready to get the WIN!!! LAMB Athletics would like to know what gets you pumped before each game. 


    Is it a certain song that gets your blood running through your veins? The crowd that gets your heart racing? Share with us on facebook or on our website!!

  • Happy Birthday Ruth-Ann Schoberg

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    Happy Birthday Ruth-Ann Schoberg!

    In dedication to Ruth-Ann Schoberg an annual Award of $20000 JM and school supplies will be awarded to 2 students in the graduating class of Moores Primary School.

    We would like to honor her memory today and celebrate her life with her friends and families.

    Ruth-Ann Schoberg Scholarships will be awarded again Summer 2013 at the Moores School Graduation. For more information visit: http://www.lambinc.org/lamb-scholarships.html

    2012 Recipients were: Breyanna Wright and Davin Nelson.

  • LAMB Scholarships 2012

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    On September 10th 2012,LAMB had a wonderful day presenting scholarship awards to the children of Moores Primary School. In total 17 bag packs with school supplies were given  with over $40,000 JM presented.

    Scholarships awarded  included the Ruth-Ann Schoberg Achievement Award   (Breyanna Wright and Davin Nelson), LAMB Literacy Challenge Award (Jascinth Sutherland) and Supernova Stars (see list below).

    LAMB also introduced two new scholarships: Dorothy Williams Scholarship (which is need based) and a Most Improved Award.

    More details on these scholarships, their qualifications and/or applications can be found here

    In addition, please see the photos of the day here.

    We would like to extend a special thank you to Principal McKoy for her enthusiasm and ongoing support of LAMB.

    Supernova Stars 2012
    Grade 1

    1. Bryan Ricketts
    2. Samoya Davis
    3. Karrifa Robinson

    Grade 2

    1. Sean Douglas
    2. Raldine Reid
    3. Keno Edwards

    Grade 3

    1. Nathaniel Briscoe
    2. Kaylia Bennett
    3. Devon Dennis
    Grade 4

    1. Consi Duvalier
    2. Michaela McKoy
    3. Brittoney McKenzie

    Grade 5

    1. Cassandrann Dennis
    2. Felicia McKoy
    3. Jascinth Sutherland

  • LAMB Camp: Jamaica

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    On August 10th, LAMB Camp launched the first camp for under 18 females at G.C. Foster College. The camp aims to help with the development of youth and junior volleyball in addition to opening their opportunities to universities.

    The camp had 16 young women and 2 young men who energetically completed a day camp from 9 am to 5 pm. Photos will be uploaded soon at http://www.lambinc.org/lamb-camp-jamaica-2012.html as well as a fun bloopers video at http://youtu.be/9mQ9FqD_Vrg.

    SPECIAL THANKS!
    We would like to especially thank Juici Beef Patties for their donations of patties to help fuel our young athletes on this day. We would also like to thanks G.C. Foster College for allowing us to use their gym, as well as putting forth the partnership we will continue together each year to have G.C. Foster College be a venue for LAMB Camp.

  • LAMB Camp: UGB Men Volleyball and the Future

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    After speaking with the president of administration for volleyball, director of volleyball, and the coach of the UGB men volleyball team. LAMB Inc plans to partner with them to promote volleyball among the youth and especially the men.

    More information will follow as we tie the partnership agreement together this month. We must follow the protocol of the university and be approved by the vice chancellor.

    Until then we are accepting donations of volleyballs, net, gym floor, and voluntary coaching services (Summer 2013) to help make this all possible.

  • LAMB Camp: UGB Men Volleyball

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    LAMB Inc has been working with Universite Gaston Berger (UGB) men volleyball since July 9th. We worked 3 hours in session as they prepare for their championship in Dakar on Saturday, July 14, 2012.

    We continued working and playing together today in the morning before departing to Dakar this evening.

    We will keep you posted on the future work they will be doing and results of the game.

  • 2012 Ruth-Ann Schoberg Achievement Award Recipients

    Ruth-Ann Schoberg was a woman who saw potential in everyone. She would push you beyond your own limits until finally you too realized your own potential. She had a special love for the care and nurturing of children, and for that her children, grandchildren, and all those that came in contact with her remember just how important getting an education meant to her. As a member of Moores Community and a strong advocate for education a scholarship dedicated to her will be the first of many to follow.This years applications made it extremely difficult to choose. The children of this class have worked hard all year and have put forth their best in the application process. We took into account their grades, extra curricular activities, exam scores, leadership, and essay.After a panel evaluated the students, LAMB Inc would like to congratulate Breyanna Wright and Davin Nelson as the first recipients of the Ruth-Ann Schoberg Achievement Award. Their passion to work hard and achieve more was extremely exemplary. Breyanna along with excellent grades and test scores held multiple leadership roles in the school being the treasurer of peace club and the president of 4H club. She aspires to become a Midwife and stated if she received this scholarship and I quote, “when I achieve my goals I could come back and do the same for someone in my situation.”Davin aspires to be a teacher, and in working hard became the most improved student in Grade 4. She realized his desire to achieve his goals refuses to let anything stand in his way. He is also involved in under 13 football and cricket. He also has a strong involvement in his church. Davin stated “I worked very hard to pass my examinations and I will work even harder when I attend high school. I understand the meaning of hard work.”These students will receive a $250 US voucher for school needs only and school supplies to start the new school year.Thank you Breyanna & Davin for your applications for our scholarship and congratulations on being chosen as the recipients this year. Best wishes as you continue your education and never forget.STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE ALWAYS!LAMB Inc

  • 2012 LAMB Literacy Challenge Recipient

    LAMB Literacy Challenge is aimed to award individuals who excel on the 4th Grade Literacy exams. We need each and every child to want to be the best and for this reason each year LAMB Inc will be awarded with school supplies for the school year for receiving the best score.This year 2 students made it extremely difficult to choose. It came down to a .7 difference in Literacy score to place Jascinth Sutherland as this year’s recipient for the LAMB Literacy Challenge Award.Congratulations Jascinth Sutherland, and we wish the 4th graders who have taken the test this year the best of luck in the selection next year. LAMB Inc

  • Scholarships to be Awarded

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    LAMB Inc has several applications in for the Ruth-Ann Schoberg Achievement Award. We are extremely excited to present our two winners on graduation day July 4th with $250 US for school needs as well as school supplies for the school year.

    In addition to the already established Ruth-Ann Schoberg Achievement Award, we will be opening the opportunity for current 5th graders to be awarded for their 4th gradeLiteracy Test scores in the LAMB Literacy Challenge. The LAMB Literacy Challenge will provide children with school supplies for the upcoming year as well as futher possibility to apply for the Ruth-Ann Schoberg Scholarship upon graduation/

    The best candidates for each award will announced at graduation and posted on the website the following day.

  • BUCKS FOR BRICKS

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    Bridge Kids International is proud to announce its first Bridge Kids Builds project – a pilot house in the community of Diougoup, in the Saint-Louis region of Senegal. The pilot house will serve as the African headquarters of Bridge Kids International and will be part of our first Sustainable Community Complex. The complexes will be designed to improve the quality of life for local residents, promote economic and environmental sustainability, and support youth employment and entrepreneurship.

    The building project will contribute to the long term economic health of Saint-Louis by providing environmentally sustainable housing and community facilities, bringing services to improve the quality of life in Saint-Louis, and employing young people in the area. Additionally, the project will provide a source of income for Bridge Kids International, enabling the organization to rely on its own resources to support its programs. By utilizing “green building” strategies, the project will also show how innovative environmentally friendly construction can be successful in Saint-Louis, paving the way for similar projects in the region.

    DONATE NOW BY CLICKING HERE!

  • LAMB Athletics: JaVA Development Centre

    Last month The Jamaican Volleyball Association went out into many primary schools donating balls and offering volleyball skill training to coaches and students. This month that same outreach continues but in addition to the inauguration of the first court dedicated solely to the sport of volleyball.

    This inauguration is set for January 31, 2011 as they bring in the new year with the JaVA Development Centre. As this centre gets on the way, it is important to note they need your help and support! As we continue to support the Youth Program we are still in need of balls, nets, antennas, and any other volleyball items you may have.

    Do not hesitate to contact us lamb@lambinc.org or volleyjamaica@yahoo.com

    Remember true success is success that changes you and the people around you.

  • LAMB Athletics: Cobra Magazine Ad Promotion

    In the last issue of Cobra Magazine LAMB Inc was supported by 2 ads (Page 2 and Page 62) in their biggest edition of the year. Cobra magazine is dedicated  the uplift and support of minorities in the sport of volleyball nationally and internationally.

    In the December All-National Team Edition, as they highlighted the many achievements of volleyball players on the court they also highlighted the LAMB Inc organization, especially our dedication to our support of sports in Jamaica (JaVA).

    Visit Cobra Magazine at http://www.cobramag.t83.net/ to see more on other issues or see the attached document below. We have also embedded the document in our site at Promotions

    Continue to support our program as we progress.

  • Fundraising: Sign Up!! Purchase!! Win!!

    What can be better than winning a prize for something you already do? SHOPPING!

    LAMB Inc has decided to provide the opportunity for you to win during your purchases using MarketAmerica.

    As mentioned before Purchasing through MarketAmerica sends cash back to our organization which can help us reach our goal of $300 a year.

    What does this $300 support?

    Each year we plan to give backpacks to students in our Supernova Program. This $300 can support 5 backpack of school supplies for students each year!

    How can you help?
    1) Sign up for an account at marketamerica.com/lambinc
    2) Make purchases through marketamerica.com/lambinc at you favorite places qvc, walmart, old navy

    How can you win?
    1) When you sign up for a on account you will be entered into a drawing for a MarketAmerica product of up to a $25 value.

    2) When you make a purchase you will be entered in a drawing each time you complete a purhase. You can choose a MarketAmerica product of up to $50.

    So why wait? Sign up and start shopping!

  • Supernova Structure Change

    As we welcome in the new year we would first like to thank you all for your support of 2 years for the Supernova program. In order to make the progress of this program continue we have decided to change the structure.

    At this time the hands on help we require for the after school program is not possible. Thus we have decided to remove the afternoon component of the program until such a commitment can be met.

    In replacement of said program we will be limiting the program to 12 students from Moores Primary School each year (2 from each grade 1 to 6). In addition, graduates from the school already a part of the program can continue on to be High School STARS so they can actively help the Library Project created through our involvement with BridgeKids International.

    As participants in our program at the Primary School level we vow to provide each student with a bag pack each semester supplied with composition books, loose leaf papers , sharpener, ruler, colored pencils, markers, pencils and pens. There will be a distribution of these items in August and January of every year. The estimated cost for each student is estimated at $60US (approx. $1500US each year).

    Each high school student will also be allotted this same bag pack golf school supplies each year with an estimated 10 students in the program at any given time adding $1200US to the yearly school supply fund. Placing a grand total of $2700US for this project.

    As the program progresses we hope to add a School Lunch Program for the primary school participants which is estimated for $200US for each student ($2400US yearly fund).

    As we move into the new year please continue to give your full support.

  • Brian Fox Joins LAMB Inc

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    Please help LAMB Inc welcome Brian M. Fox as the Director of Marketing and Internet Fundraising. He is an alumni of SUNY Cortland in New York with a degree in Economic and Management Science. He has coached the last two years at the Venus Volleyball Clinic for high school boy and girls in Jamaica.

    His passion for fundraising and marketing beams through him with his innovative ideas and thinking. He is a great addition to the LAMB Inc and we anticipate working him with him this year.

  • Donate for Senegal 2010 Camp

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    In July 2010 young people from three continents will pack their bags and embark on the journey of a lifetime – to attend the 2nd Bridge Kids International Camp. From July 22 – August 3, 2010 young people of Africa and the African Diaspora -Bridge Kids Groups representing England, Jamaica, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania and the United States – will meet in Senegal, West Africa for a life-changing experience of sharing, friendship and cooperative work. In truth, the journey for them began in June 2009 when they met for the International Videoconference for the Day of the African Child, which also served as the official launch for the Bridge Kids Groups.

  • Day with Supernova: High School

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    On January 3, 2010, we had a day long bonding session with the high school students (Kadian, Zoya, Stephanie, and Jessica). We started with some bonding games where we got to learn about each other.We started with sharing 2 true things about ourself and one false thing. We then had to guess which of them was actually false.
    We then explored what each of our most valued possessions were, what we were most proud of, and what makes each of us different. Stephanie shared her most valued possession is her relationship with her mother. Kadian shared that she is most proud of being Jamaican.  As you can tell we had a very productive day. Pictures of the day and its activities are in our Photo Gallery.

    We learned just what it truly means to be a Supernova STAR. What is expected of each and every one of them, and the many things there are to gain with being in this program. Excitement of the Clinic being established in the community was a joy to see, as the children shared stories of the times they or someone they loved wanted to see a doctor but could not.

    This led to a discussion on how matters like Diabetes, Teen Pregnancy, High Cholesterol, good nutrition etc are truly affecting their community. We anticipate working on the Clinic Clean Up to begin our work in the neighborhood.

    The rest of this week hold even more activities and photos. So please come back so you stay up to date with Supernova.

  • Plans for the Future: Primary School

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    It was an amazing few days with the Supernova Stars. After meetings with the students and their parents it was evident that they were excited for the future of Supernova and how they can get others involved.