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Sharon Palmer, Branch Supervisor at BCIC Montego Bay, shares Douglas Adams’ philosophy: “to give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity”. It is this selfless passion for service that makes her a Super Star. Though Sharon is a celebrated employee and Kiwanian,(Kiwanian of the year 2012 as well as the Kiwanis International Distinguished Club Secretary Award); she takes no pride in her achievements but rather in being a mother, wife, good steward and Christian. The story of how she became a Kiwanian is a remarkable one, celebrating BCIC’s core values of openness, authenticity and compassion. In 2009, Sharon participated in a project on behalf of BCIC with Will’s Road Basic School in St.James, organized by Kiwanis. Here she presented a refrigerator. The warm reception and appreciation she received from the children triggered her need to extend her stewardship; joining The Kiwanis Club of Providence, where she currently serves as Director for Young Children Priority Ones (YCPO). Kiwanis is based on three pillars: service, leadership and fellowship. Sharon feels that service is most important and offers the greatest reward. She believes that whether or not one is affiliated with a service organization, it is important to give your time and resources, irrespective of the size. Moreover, our fellow Jamaicans, particularly our children, are in need of so much assistance. She urges each of us to get involved. When she is not unrelentingly serving: organizing school feeding programs, advocating for better health care for women and children of low income families; she spends her time baking, planning events and fellowshipping with her brethren at Beeston Spring Apostolic in Westmoreland. Added to her long list of hobbies is marriage counseling, for which she is certified. Sharon has been married for 24 year and is the mother of two beautiful daughters. She is also a past student of the Immaculate Conception High School and the University of West Indies. In addition to her many accolades for her civic and church related duties, we applaud Sharon’s leadership of the Montego Bay team (which won the prestigious Customer Service Award for 2010) and we commend her for successfully coordinating the launch of CIPS product in the north coast region, as well as, her apointment as CIPS Liason. Sharon, remain steadfast in your service, professionalism and leadership!
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Staff Association Executive Mandate
The Staff Association aims to build a stronger sense of camaraderie among all staff: strengthening interpersonal relationships while maintaining respect for differences in age and interests. The Association will strive to fulfil this mission by organizing activities and events that promotes social interaction,recognition and philanthropy. Thank you for your support thus far and we look forward to your support of our future endeavours:
The Corporate Ladder Daniela Thomas
Welcome! Senior Insurance Officer
Kerine Gayle
Shelly-Ann Myles-Gordon Welcome! Senior Insurance Officer
Susan Whilby
Welcome! Juniour Underwriter
Transfer from Clerical Asst. to Swithcboard Operator
Veronica Dixon
Promotion! Junior Insurance Officer
Health and Wellness 101
HIV/AIDS Sensitization and Workplace Policy
The Caribbean is second to the African Region in the number of reported HIV/AIDS cases; sparking growing concern about the spread HIV/AIDS as well as the well- being of person’s living with the disease. With this, BCIC’s Montego Bay Branch has grasped the Jamaica AIDS Society’s (JAS) Project Smiles Initiative; aimed at providing assistance to HIV positive children. We commend the efforts of the Montego Bay Branch, which, for the past three (3) years have been offering support: clothing, non-perishable food items, toys and monetary donations. The group, in an extension of their service intend to organize social outreach activities for the children and their families in the near future. Sharon Palmer, who works closely on the project, concedes that, there needs to be greater sensitization on the issue of discrimination of Persons Living with HIV/ AIDS, as there is sufficient information and medication available which allows you to live a normal life with the disease. With the completion of the draft green paper on HIV/Aids Workplace Policy in 2011, The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is now in the voluntary compliance phase i.e. each Company is now required to develop and implement a HIV/AIDS policy. Staff at the Montego Bay Branch are cognisant of such development are of the view that confidentiality should be the main pillar of such a policy. We commend the efforts of Nastasica, Joy, Debbie, from Head Office, and the Montego Bay Staff as they try to make a difference in our lives. They will continue to play an integral role the development the BCIC Policy on HIV/AIDS as well as the sensitization of other staff members on this important topic.
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The coop From a Man’s Perspective by Keith Dillon
This column seeks to provide intense insight on hot topics within the scope of our society and beyond. The views expressed here are solely those of Kieth Dillon. She has decided to ‘lock shop’. However, Today’s topic incorporates when you are denied life’s pleasures and the theme of love, have to resort to “begging for it”, men, this romance & intimacy from a guy’s perspective. is a bad sign. Ladies, the shop should be Woman without her open. All because you bought her a gift basket man is nothing! from downtown instead of from a boutique Now ladies, I know that uptown. The dinner she just ate was burnt you may disagree with the above statement, but I encourage you to read and lacks flavor, the strawberries weren’t fresh and you didn’t serve the champagne the entire article. on ice! Then guys, she isn’t “The One”, and Whatever happened to “It’s the thought that ladies all you’re doing by “locking up shop” counts?” After the preparation of a is, making it easy for the “clean-up “Five-Star” home cooked meal; inclusive of woman”. Remember ladies, “one woman’s chocolate “devil’s food” cake, strawberries trash, is another woman’s treasure”. dipped in chocolate, a nice bottle of I’m not saying that the bar is being set too champagne; coupled with the smooth high, just that, it’s on you to realize when sounds of Beres Hammond; followed by a you have a good man. Believe it or not deep tissue massage; catering to her body’s ladies, love isn’t about money or what you every need, setting the mood for what can get from a relationship, it’s about two promises to be a very long, intense hearts connecting and operating as a single and intimate night. unit. All I ask is for her to put on the very It has been said,“beside every good man expensive and sexy red hot silky, lingerie appropriate for the occasion and slowly sway there is a good woman”. So ladies here is your chance, for the remainder of the year her body to the music as she makes her way aspire to be a “good woman”. to the bed. Now, because you have all waited so Thinking “it’s getting hot in here, let’s get patiently and have heard our concerns, it on! ”, only to hear, “So honey, where is my here is the revised version of the above gift?” Thrown by her request, I softly say, statement, to which we challenge you to “What?!!” As a man, I am willing to overlook prove.....Woman! Without her, A man the question by thinking she is merely joking but to apease her I say: “the night is is nothing! still young, the gifting has just begun”, (fixed Ladies and Gentlemen, please remember, on proceeding with the natural course of in all that you, do it safely! events). To my surprise, this doesn’t work!
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PAGE 5 Everything you need to know!
Page 5 is ZOOM’s latest buzz. Page 5 is all about lifestyle, what to do, where to eat, what’s hot or rather not! Our tagline says it all, “keeping you in the know and that’s just what we intend to do. This issue’s hot topics will focus on: THE CHILL SPOT: M10, the now of Jamaican cuisine, lyming and entertainment. A must try! JUST CHECKING: Do you know to change a flat tyre? (or will you be ringing up, BCIC ASSIST?) So, Welkom,Bienvenidos,Bienvenue, Welcome and Enjoy!!!!!!!!!
Rating: (4 of 5 stars)
Just Checking
Do you know how to change a car tyre? The ABCs of Tyre Changing A. Find a flat, stable and safe place to change your tyre that will restrict the car from rolling.
B. Take out the spare tyre and the jack. Place the jack under the frame, near the tyre that you are going to change. C. Raise the jack until it is supporting (but not lifting) the car. D. Remove the hub cap and loosen the nuts by turning counter-clockwise and remove the tyre E. Place the spare tyre on the hub.
Photo Credit: larrysautocarrepairshop.com http://plaautos.co.uk/tyre-fitting.php
Have you ever been in the mood for home- style cooking? M10 Bar & Grill will cater to that mood. This home- style experience is incomparable: filled with good music (usually live entertainment), great food and company. M10 caters to every palate, the vegetarian or meat or seafood lover. Whether you have $500 or $5000, M10 has something for you. M10 merges in ‘ole-time Jamaican food’ (Oxtail and Beans, Currried Mutton and Rice and Peas) with comtemporary local and international dishes (spare ribs and wings). Desserts, a finishing touch to any meal, M10 offers a wide variety including, Chocolate Mocha and Baileys Cheese cake. M10 has become known as “The After-work Spot: to chill with co-workers and friends. Owned and operated by family, M10, specializes in providing a family- oriented environment. Its location (Vineyard Town, Kingston 3, St Andrew) makes it perfect: away from mainstream Kingston night life. They are open: Wednesday to Friday 4:001:00 am and on Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm to 1:00am. Dining in or taking out, You and Yours should check out M10 for total relaxation and mouth-watering meals.
F. Tighten the nuts.
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Bundles of Joy
Get Well Soon
Anthony (Jnr) Son of Anthony Thompson (Snr)
Family News
CONGRATULATIONS
Zahria, Daughter of Kerri-Ann Foster
Darien, Son of Rafeen Francis
to our Managing Director, Mr.Peter Levy, who assumed the position of VP and Chairman of the General Executive Committee IAJ as of 1 March 2013.
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