Dear Members and Friends, The Jamaican Canadian Community Women’s League of Montreal Inc. has now been in existence for 9 years.  I would like to thank all of the Founders, Executive Board of Directors, Members and Supporters that have helped us achieve all that we have thus far. In expansion of our social and educative mandate, we now have several programs to suit the community at large, being both youth and seniors, and both men and women. Not only do we continue to implement educational workshops funded by the Ministre de l’immigration et des Communautés Culturelles, we have, since 2008, launched the “Reach out to Seniors’ Program” funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada New Horizons For Senior Program, which is now being implemented for the second time. Furthermore, for the first time this year, we bring to you the “Dollars Make Sense Leadership and Empowerment Project”, which is funded by the Women’s Program, Status of Women Canada as well as the “Dollars Make Sense (Cents) Project” funded by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers in partnership with the Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de Côte-des-Neiges. The JCCWLM has also continued to give back to the community through its Scholarship Fund, created in 2002, to assist 1st or 2nd year nursing student, with contributions from the provincial government and the Cimetiere Notre-Dame-des-Neiges.

PROFILE ON MS. IVYLINE FLEMING, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, JCCWLM Ms. Ivyline Fleming was born in the Parish of Manchester, Jamaica West Indies, where she attended Medina Primary School. In 1957 she immigrated to Canada and became a Canadian Citizen in 1962.  Her work experience is quite diversified and includes working as a Nanny, Caterer, and Nurse's Aid.  She has successfully completed courses in Catering. Ms. Fleming began her community service in 1959, with the Negro Citizenship Association, where she served as a member of the Board of Directors and Entertainment Chairperson. In  1962, she became a member of the Jamaica Association of Montreal Inc., where she served as Entertainment Chairperson, 1st and 2nd Vice- President, and President for 2 years. She served the Jamaican Association of Montreal Inc. with dedication and dignity for over 40 years.  She remains a member of the Jamaican Association of Montreal Inc. In 1983 she founded the Women's Auxiliary of the Jamaica Association of Montreal and served as its Chairperson.  Under the auspices of Mr. H. Wilson the High Commissioner for Jamaica, she raised $1,000.00 to purchase sports equipment for the underprivileged children in Jamaica. In 1987 as one of the founding members of the Jamaican Association of Montreal Inc. and under the auspices of Mr. Dale Anderson the High Commissioner for Jamaica, she spearheaded a relief effort; which raised approximately $20,000.00 as well as 10 tons of food and clothing for the victims of Hurricane Gilbert, which devastated her homeland. Ms. Fleming has dedicated herself to serve her community and with such commitment that she never fail to be present in the life of others.  She has accepted with a great deal of passion her role as a community leader.  She has volunteered with enthusiasm in many different aspects of the community, sharing her experiences for the benefit of others is something that comes naturally to her, regardless of age, color, race or creed. Her success in life is mainly due to her strong determination not to fail at anything she puts her hands on as well as her ability to work with people and her charisma that brings out the best in others. Hard work and dedication has become the trademark of Ms. Fleming's life, and for this she received many awards. 1983:  Recognition for service to the Jamaican Association of Montreal Inc. 1989:  27 years of service rendered to the community from the Ladies Group of the Jamaica Association of Montreal Inc.