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	Caribbean Association of Military Professionals (C.A.M.P.) (cont’d) Details of Launch C.A.M.P. was launched on the Saturday evening of 8th April, 2000 at Curphey Place. The Programme was chaired by Mr. Merrick Needham with Monsigneur Richard Albert as guest speaker and was attended by approximately 140 Serving and Retired Officers and their spouses/guests who were elegantly entertained by the Jamaica Military Band and Combo Supreme. Formation of "Kingston Chapter" The first chapter (Kingston Chapter) was formed at the inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Curphey Place on 14th July, 2000. The committee elected for this chapter comprised: President: – Capt Tal Stokes V/President: – Major Charles Rodriques Secretary: – Miss Carol Cooper Treasurer: Directors: – Major Winston Dwyer Mr. Boothe Mayor Victor Beek Purpose of the Organization MISSION To facilitate the welfare of ex-service personnel. To assist in the proper placement of competent ex-services personnel. To provide community service in areas such as training, management and leadership. Objectives Within 5 years Establish a credible and effective resettlement programme for ex-service personnel. Within a 10-15 year period Work with other organizations to create a culture of discipline, loyalty, patriotism sense of duty and productivity among community youth. Scope of Organization Retired servicemen and women from Caribbean Forces (West India Regiment) wherever in the world they may be. STRATEGY By pooling our organizational and technical resources and skills for any feasible undertaking to assist ex-services personnel and nation. Inclusion – Networking with all Military, Governmental, Non-Governmental and Civic organizations. Working WITH instead of working AGAINST. Non-Partisan, non-Political activities. ACTIVITIES Community projects within competency Training Fund Raising Assist with communicating military history and national development issues as necessary. Motivational talks Lobby for development of public services Comment on regional and national debate on security or other matters when considered useful and necessary. Who may become members and how Next story >> Major General Harry Harty / Down Memory Lane << Previous Page