Bathroom Project
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Cornwall College is the premier high school institution in Montego Bay, however in recent years the school has experienced some level of degradation to its core b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Cornwall College is the premier high school institution in Montego Bay, however in recent years the school has experienced some level of degradation to its core bathroom infrastructure.  To address this issue, the Cornwall College community has donated towards the rebuilding effort via a GoFundMe campaign launched by the South Florida Chapter in November of 2018. The goal is to deliver quality and adequate bathroom facilities that meet the current capacity requirements for our growing student population.
Objectives
Renovate the existing bathroom facilities at Cornwall College and expand where needed to meet the capacity requirements of the student population.
Success factors & deliverables
- Construct durable bathroom facilities to match the high traffic requirements
- Increase bathroom count to match required capacity ratios
- Provide financial accountability to the donors
- Provide visibility and transparency throughout the various project stages
- Deliver project in an acceptable timeframe
- Deliver project within the budget
- Provide adequate security measures to prevent theft once completed
- Work with the school to establish policies and operating procedures to handle vandalism
- Work with the school to establish maintenance plan for day to day operations
- Meet all necessary ADA and other local compliance requirements
- Align project with CC master plan
Project Scope:
Phase 1 – Ninth (9th) Grade Block. (Upper and Lower)
Phase 2 – Pending feedback from the CC Master Plan
Project Estimates:
Funding for the Cornwall College bathroom renovation project was primarily obtained from donations by the general CC community. The project cost was ~ $50,000 US
Project Team
The core project team consist of a combined effort from both the South Florida and the Montego Bay chapter members. All efforts are 100% volunteer.
| Name                 | Chapters / Affiliates          |
| Kimani Phillips | South Florida |
| Warren Bloise | South Florida |
| Patrick Green | South Florida |
| Orville Denton | South Florida |
| Garth Brown | Montego Bay |
| Kevin Rosegreen | Montego Bay |
| Rudal MacFarlane | Montego Bay |
Project Schedule & Timeline:
The project was completed in early September of 2019 and in time to facilitate the commencement of classes for the 2019 Fall (September) semester. Special thanks to our donors, the project team and to all the stakeholders who participated and made the project the success that it has been.
Message From The President
South Florida Nov, 2019 – I consider it a great privilege to serve this organization as President. Thanks to the Immediate Past President, Mr Egbert Clarke and the outgoing b
South Florida Nov, 2019 – I consider it a great privilege to serve this organization as President. Thanks to the Immediate Past President, Mr Egbert Clarke and the outgoing board for the stellar work in making the organization as successful as it has been.  This year marks the 25th Anniversary for the chapter.  As we salute the founding members we need to spare no effort towards making this our most successful year to date as a chapter. Lets resolve to have a very special and memorable year and lay the foundation for many more successful years in the future.
The new executive will seek to continue the efforts to the build association and to galvanize the support of all constituents to achieve even more success. Our strength over the years has been rooted in our continuity. However there are tremendous opportunities to explore new ideas and approaches to further transform our chapter in an effort to realize our mission. We will also seek to establish synergies and align programs with the other alumni chapters for even greater impact regarding the many challenges facing Cornwall College.
As president, I am proposing the following list of strategic initiatives for adoption by the new executive that will serve to guide our actions going forward.
- Lead implementation of bathroom renovation project
- Expand and highlight scholarship programs for increased awareness and visibility
- Enhance strategic approach to membership via out-reach programs seeking to target and leverage specific skill sets and influences
- Support the CC Foundations to align/unify strategic objectives across all alumni associations
- Identify priority infrastructure and other projects for the school that requires funding & support
- Leverage innovative approaches that enable scalable fundraising operations
- Maintain visibility in the community through partnership with local charities
- Develop and implement global alumni merchandising strategy
- Improve and expand our image in all social media
- Revisit feasibility of solar project and work towards implementing if feasible
These initiatives will serve as a platform for more detailed discussions and planning as we seek to execute various programs.
I urge all members to display even more commitment, dedication and vibrance as we embark on the massive task of rebuilding Cornwall College.
If you are not yet a member please do not hesitate to join us. With your involvement and assistance we will be able convert challenges into opportunities and accomplish greater success in developing young minds into men of might.
Phillip Wallace
President
Dinner Dance Cancellation
You have been among our biggest supporters throughout the years and it has been your efforts that have helped us to improve the lives of thousands of young men at our alma mater. T
Dear Cornwall College Family,Â
You have been among our biggest supporters throughout the years and it has been your efforts that have helped us to improve the lives of thousands of young men at our alma mater.
This is our main reason for writing you during a pandemic that has changed the trajectory of how we do business going forward.
Regrettably, we are forced to cancel our annual Dinner Dance and Fundraiser, staged for the last 25 years during November. As painful as this was, we have no doubt that we have made the right decision.
In 25 years we have provided scholarships and supported school feeding programs for underprivileged youngsters deserving of the best education; refurbished classrooms and laboratories that have enhanced the school’s ability to a deliver first-class education; modernized the football field and enriched sports programs that have turned out many stars; and upgraded bathroom facilities to modern standards.
This is just a miniscule representation of the intervention that Cornwallians at the South Florida Chapter have embarked on in making a difference to lives in Jamaica.
Undoubtedly, this is not the time for us to give up.
Having first-hand knowledge of the tremendous hardships created by this pandemic, our help is even more imperative. We will continue to work at transforming young Jamaican men and invite you to stay tuned for initiatives to be implemented over the next few weeks that we will seek your assistance with.
Our sincerest thanks to you for making the sacrifices you have made over the years and we look forward to the days we will be able to mingle, dance and even hug in a ballroom.
Sincerely,
Phillip Wallace
President