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THE ASSOCIATION OF
CARIBBEAN-AMERICANS IN
CORRECTION(ACAC)

ABOUT US

EXECUTIVE BOARD





PRESIDENT: W. SEALY                             V.P. : R. BARKER - G.R.V.C.                      TREASURER: D. ATHERLEY- HQ
             BARBADOS                               BARBADOS                                                  TRINIDAD




FINAN. SEC.: O. CUMMINS                  PUB. RELATION: F. BROOME                     SECRETARY: M. CLARKE
                   G.R.V.C.                                                     RETIRED                                                  O.B.C.C/NIC
                   BARBADOS                                                BARBADOS                                            JAMAICA

BUS. MGR.: J. BUCHANAN
                    (GMDC)
                    TRINIDAD

SGT. @ ARMS: R. JOHN (AMKC) - ST. VINCENT

DURING THE EARLY 1980'S NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION BECAME A MULTICULTURAL
ORGANIZATION. THIS WAS PARTLY DUE TO THE INFLUX OF CARIBBEAN-BORN EMPLOYEES AND
EMPLOYEES OF CARIBBEAN DESCENT. AS THE DEPARTMENT DEVELOPED AND EXPANDED IN STRUCTURE,
CARIBBEAN-BORN OFFICERS AND CIVILIANS BELIEVED THAT THEIR CONCERNS AND NEEDS WERE NOT
BEING MET.

IN 1990 OFFICERS FROM VARIOUS FACILITIES DECIDED TO FORM THEIR OWN ORGANIZATION WITHIN
THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMANDS. AS THE WORD SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE DEPARTMENT, THESE
OFFICERS CAME TOGETHER AND DECIDED THAT AN ALL INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION WOULD BE MORE
BENEFICIAL TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS AND NEEDS OF CARIBBEAN EMPLOYEES, AS A RESULT AN
EXECUTIVE BOARD WAS FORMED. IN 1994 THE EXECUTIVE BOARD APPLIED FOR FRATERNAL
ORGANIZATION STATUS AND IT WAS GRANTED BY THE DEPARTMENT. THE ORGANIZATION WAS NAMED
"THE ASSOCIATION OF CARIBBEAN-AMERICANS IN CORRECTION (ACAC)", AND THEREBY BECAME A
NON-PROFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION.

IN ADDITION TO FOSTERING CARIBBEAN CULTURE THROUGHOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
COMMUNITIES AROUND NEW YORK CITY, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPS THE RESIDENTS OF THE
CARIBBEAN ISLANDS RECOVER FROM DAMAGE SUSTAINED FROM NATURAL DISASTERS. WE PROVIDE
DISASTER RELIEF AID TO VICTIMS OF DISASTERS IN THE FORM OF MONETARY AND TANGIBLE GOODS.
WE COLLECT AND DONATE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND TOYS TO THE UNDERPRIVILEGED; WE ALSO PROVIDE
QUALITY PROGRAMS, SUCH AS, MENTORING, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, YOUTH-INACTION INITIATIVES
THROUGH SPORTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES.

OUR CULTURE

"OUT OF MANY PEOPLE, ONE CULTURE" - WEST INDIAN CULTURE - A WAY OF LIFE.
THE MOTTO OF THE JAMAICAN NATIONAL FLAG, "OUT OF MANY, ONE PEOPLE", SUMS UP WHAT IS
DEFINES AS WEST INDIAN CULTURE. WEST INDIAN CULTURE TELLS THE STORY OF A DYNAMIC
CULTURAL SITUATION THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS.

THIS CREATIVE CULTURE CAN BE FOUND IN OUR MUSIC, SONG, DANCE, AND FAMILY VALUES. THE
ROOTS OF THIS CAN BE TRACED BACK TO AFRICA; FROM CALYPSO TO REGGAE, SALSA, AND OTHER
LATIN MUSIC.

EDUCATION IS OTHER IMPORTANT FACTOR THAT DEFINES WEST INDIAN CULTURE. THROUGHOUT THE
WEST INDIES THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A STRONG EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION. IT IS BELIEVED THAT
EDUCATION AND LEARNING ARE THE KEYS TO SUCCESS.

IT IS A GREAT HONOR AND PRIVILEGE FOR ME TO ASSUME THE ROLE OF PRESIDENT OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF CARIBBEAN-AMERICANS IN CORRECTION(ACAC).

THE ASSOCIATION PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN HELPING TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS AND WELL-BEING OF
CORRECTION OFFICER OF CARIBBEAN DECENT. THEREFORE, I AM COMMITTED TO PROVIDE THE
LEADERSHIP THIS ASSOCIATION REQUIRES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE ITS OBJECTIVES AND GOALS. I AM
ALSO COMMIT TO LISTEN AND RESPOND TO YOUR NEEDS AND GRIEVANCES BY WORKING CLOSELY
WITH THE EXECUTIVES, MANAGERS, LABOR UNIONS, AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN NEW
YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

I SINCERELY ACCEPT THIS IMPORTANT ROLE AS PRESIDENT AND TOGETHER WITH THE STRONG SUPPORT
OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND MEMBERS, WE WILL STRIVE TO ATTAIN PERFECTION OF THE
ASSOCIATION'S GOALS.

ALLOW ME TO PRESENT OUR AGENDA FOR THE YEAR 2012. WE MAY BE CONSTRAINED TO ACCOMPLISH
MORE BUT WE WILL DO OUR VERY BEST AS A TEAM BY UTILIZING THE EXPERTISE OF THE NEW
EXECUTIVE BOARD AND OUR MEMBERS.

UPDATING THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY. THIS WILL ENABLE US TO REACH OUT AND DISSEMINATE
INFORMATION VIA EMAIL. SO AS TO MINIMIZE THE COST OF MAILING.
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN. WE WOULD LIKE TO APPEAL TO OUR FELLOW OFFICERS TO RENEW THEIR
MEMBERSHIP.
OUTREACH PROGRAM. WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO INITIATE A BOOK PROGRAM TO PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE NEW YORK AREA.
MEMBER RELATIONS. WE WOULD LIKE TO REVIVE THE GAMES NIGHT, WHERE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
CAN MEET AND HAVE FUN.
OTHER WAYS TO GENERATE FUNDS. IT IS OUR ARDENT DESIRE TO CONTRIBUTE IN ENHANCING OUR
RESOURCES FOR THE WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION.
STRENGTHEN OUR EXISTING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DEPUTY WARDENS ASSOCIATION, C.C.A., C.O.B.
A AND ALL FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN NYC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
ATLANTIC CITY BUS RIDE.
FAMILY DAY PICNIC
ANNUAL WEST INDIAN LABOR DAY PARADE.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY.

WITH THESE AS OUR GUIDE, WE APPEAL TO ALL MEMBERS TO HELP ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. YOUR
SUPPORT FOR ALL THE ASSOCIATION'S ENDEAVORS AND ACTIVITIES WILL BE YOUR BEST CONTRIBUTION
IN MAKING US STRONG.

I CONCLUDE WITH A QUOTE FROM HENRY FORD, "COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING, KEEPING
TOGETHER IS PROGRESS, BUT WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS."

SINCERE RESPECT,
WENDELL SEALY, PRESIDENT.

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