The period covered by this issue of the KB Newsletter is witness to a wide-ranging series of activities carried out in my capacity as CEO for the Kingston Bookshop and Custos for the parish of Kingston. Gratefully, I am now at my own desk at 74King Street where I am most comfortable.I want to begin my talk with you on a HIGH NOTE – KB’s no-loss run in the Business House Football competition! What a run! Six matches, NO losses! It is the stuff real success is made of; congrats team!!!!!!It set me thinking though, and the first question to pop up is: What does it really take to sustain this kind of performance?I want to mention a few things

that come quickly to mind:

Talent - that innate, God-given ability to do something better than somebody else. It is clear that our guys have talent and they are making good use of it.

Camaraderie – I cannot express this better than award winning sports writerSteve Silverman, who said “ Players who get along and respect each other are likely to play hard for each other and give maximum effort every time they take the field. Players who want to succeed because they care for each other have a much better chance of succeeding.” Don’t miss the camaraderie on and off the field.A teachable spirit – Making yourself available to learn new methods and ways of doing things. Being talented is great but being receptive to training serves to

enhance it,bringing out the best.

Quality leadership – that abilityto develop trust between leadership and team members; to keep people working together and to to inspire them toward their goals (excuse the pun). All of the above, and more, are present in our football team–management and members. This is not to say we expect 100 per cent at all times but it would seem that clear expectations have been set and together they are working to achieve them.

This brings me to my next question: What can we all learn from our football team as we face the economicand other challenges of our time? I do not think all the teams KB played were pushovers. There were some challenging matches but with the right attitude and a good team spirit they overcame. Cont’d on page 6

Hon. Steadman Fuller

Inside this issue... Whats new at KB?

FUN DAY HIGHLIGHTSNew Members Added to the Board of Directors

Installation of Custos Fuller as Deputy Governor-General

Their Excellences, the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen (at left) share a moment with the newly installed Deputy Governor-General the Hon Steadman Fuller and Mrs Fuller. The Deputy Governor General is displaying his Commission. The installation took place on Tuesday July 19 at King’s House. He will serve for three weeks.

For decades now young Jamaicans have been spending their summer vacation on the shop floor orbehind the scenes in the warehouses of the Kingston Bookshop (KB). Thousands of these individuals have moved on to become valuable citizens making worthwhile contributions to our society. KB Newsletter caught up with two such individuals recently. They were among a group of persons sworn in as Justices of the Peace. We share below their expressions on KB:

Major Merrick Lloyd JP is an Officer/pilot with the Jamaica Defence Force.

“I worked with KB from 1991 to 1994. The experience was very good. Staff members were receptive and made me feel like a part of the KB family. They were always willing to assist and offer guidance where necessary. At KB I learnt to be professional as I prepared to venture in the working world.

The whole issue of timing, adherence to procedures and knowing your job became a hallmark based on my experience with KB. My experience at there is

The Chairman & CEO of the Kingston Bookshop, the Hon Steadman Fuller is pleased to introduce the three new members of the Board of Directors (BOD). They are Mr Milton Daley, Mr Steadman Fuller Jr and Mr Damani Johnson. They join him and previous members: Mrs Sonia Fuller, Director of Corporate Services; and Mrs Shauna Fuller Clarke, Director of IT & Special Projects.

Mr Milton Daley, Director External, is the Managing Director of Genesis Insurance Brokers. He reports to the BOD on matters relating to the Accounts Department.

Mr Daley is a graduate of the University of the West Indies, Mona where he obtained an Upper Second Class Honours Degreein Management Studies as well as a Masters in Business Administration with a major in Finance. He is also a graduate in business from the College of Arts Science and Technology (now UTECH)

Our new Director External brings to the table a wealth of knowledge

spanning almost 40 years in the fields of insurance, finance and accounts.

He was formerly a Director of Finance at Corporate Resorts (Workers Bank Group), Group Financial Controller at Y.P. Seaton & Associates Ltd., Chief Finance Manager at Jamaica Commodity Trading Company and Executive Chairman at Duke Insurance Brokers Limited with responsibility for Finance and Administration.

Mr Steadman Fuller Jnr works out of the office of the Managing Director with oversight responsibility for the Purchasing and 74 Warehouse departments. He also assists in reporting to the Board on matters relating to the Accounting Department.

A graduate of the UWI, Mr Fuller Jnr. holds a BSc in Management Studies & Accounting. He began his KB permanent career as a Retail Store supervisor at the Liguanea Store. He worked

in a similar capacity at the Springs and was later transferred to the Accounts Department

as an Accounting Clerk.

Mr Damani Johnson, Director, Staff Nominee began his KB career as Trainee Supervisor for the 70b and Springs stores. He was later transferred to the Educational Promotions Unit as a Marketing Representative and subsequently Educational Promotions Representative with responsibility for the growth and development of the Royards portfolio. Mr Johnson holds a BBA Marketing (Hons) degree from UTECH , as well as certificates in Supervisory Management, Events Planning and Securities Trading.

He reports to the board on matters relating to the EPU, Marketing and Sales and the PR department. He is also a Director on the Board of the BIAJ and is responsible for Development Initiatives.

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From KB worker to Justice of the Peacedefinitely a part of my preparation and development for the working world; KB did contribute to the person I am today. The Fullers provide an excellent launching pad for the youth of today… thank you to Custos and Mrs Fuller.”

The Rev Nigel Martin JP is assistant Pastor with responsibility for Youth at the New Testament Church of God 65 Waltham Park Road in Kingston.  

I did four summers at KB and really enjoyed them. My experience was a fructuous one. I spent all my time at the warehouse under the capable leadership of Mr Jason Hylton. I learnt three things which helped to prepare me for who I am today. They are: 

1. The significance of Team work: Working with young people involves all the stakeholders. When we come together we are better able to achieve our goals. Team work was a vital part of my KB experience.   Cont’d on page 14

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Major Merrick Lloyd JP

Rev. Nigel Martin JP

The new KB Directors

Mr Milton Daley

Mr Steadman Fuller Jnr.

Mr Damani Johnson

N e w M a n a g e r sMr Dixon brings to his post considerable experience in his area of responsibility, sales and marketing. This is complemented by a strong emphasis on E-sales and

E-commerce. He is thus well poised to address the current challenges in those particular areas while supplementing ongoing efforts to keep KB at the #1 spot in the market. Cont’d on page 14

he KB CEO is pleased to announce the employment of two new managers, Training and Development Manager Mr Ricardo Fuller and Marketing & Sales Manager Mr Garfield Dixon.

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DEPARTMENTALNewsACCCOUNTS DEPARTMENT

The staff of the Accounts department is expressing best wishes for a pleasant Independence period to the management and staff of KB. We hope you will find a little time to reflect on our nation’s past while looking forward to a brighter future.

A brief look into the accounts department.

Head of the accounts department is Ms Tamara Dolphy, Financial Controller , There is a complement of nine staff members: Mr. Omar Bishop, Snr. Accounts Payables Officer; Mr. Vivian Herridge, Accounting Clerk; Mr. Devon Fray, Accounts Receivables Officer; Mr.O’Dwayne Knight, Jr Accounts Receivables Officer; Ms. Anika Tulloch, Accounts Payables O f f i c e r -F o r e i g n ; Ms. Roberta Black, Jr. AccountsPayables Officer, Mrs. Annece Bryan-Wilson; Jr Accounts Receivables Officer-cash and Ms. Vinnette Herridge; Accountant.

The department’s main function is to ensure that all KB’s financial Activities are recorded in an accurate and timely manner by applying appropriate

accounting principles in adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). IFRS provides general guidance for the preparation of financial statements.

The department has two major areas

Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables.

Accounts receivables is concerned with the cash inflow from receipt of all cash, and, or credit sales transactions whilst Accounts payables is concerned with the cash outflow of payments to our

suppliers of goods and services on a cash or credit term basis. As a whole, the department aims to provide customer service at the highest level to both internal and external customers.

Our Fun timesWe have been interacting with other members of staff on a social level through the admin Flexes, the annual Sigma 5K run that saw our own O’Dwayne Knight and. Tamara Dolphy topping the KB group; we organized the fun filled domino competitions that took place in September last year that saw O’Neil Lynch and Curtis Anderson emerging winners and walking away with $5000!The football competition organized by the purchasing department saw the men from our department participating as well. Accounts Happenings:A baby shower was held for Ms.Anika Tulloch on March 4, 2011. We are happy to report she is now back at work having delivered a beautiful baby girl.

Welcome back Nika! The entire a c c o u n t s d e p a r t m e n t participated in the annual stock taking exercise for the first time as you might have seen d i f f e r e n t i n d i v i d u a l sfrom the department at the various

locations as we embarked on an independent sample count activity.

Summer worker Shanique Simpson is back with us in Accounts Receivables until next month. Good to have you back Shanique!!

IT DEPARTMENT

The first quarter has been very busy for the IT Department. From upgrading servers and “chasing” viruses(literally) to carrying out maintenance forall units, each

member has had an overflowing plate these past months. To give an update, we have secured a new provider for the company’s offsite data backup and we have also installed task management software in the Purchasing Department, which we expect to improve their operations. In an effort to standardize and improve the time it takes to complete graphic work, we have implemented a more

structured system that makes you (our in-house client) more aware of the completion time for each piece of work requested.

We had the opportunity to train a few cashiers in March. We thought it went very well, and we look forward to more opportunities for training

We, along with other members across the organization, had a role to play in this past Stocktaking. We find that the process this year was a better one, and we strive to improve every year. Hopefully there will be a

time when these first, second, and third counts will be of the past, and we can simply print our inventory balances!

The members of the IT Department are always discussing and researching different ways in which we can improve the use of technology throughout the organization. We welcome your feedback, so if there are any suggestions for streamlining or improving the company’s operations, please feel free to contact us.

Submitted by Shauna Fuller Clarke, Director of IT & Special Projects

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OFFICE EXPANSION

The I.T. Department has benefited from a much needed office expansion. In the past, what was an open office environment is now a secure and enclosed office. Located at the 80 King Street building, the expansion is completed with a glass partition, a glass door and two new office desks. The Office is shared by Ms. Shari Thompson and Mr. Qwayne Savage, and they are grateful for the improvement.

The expansion is one that will improve productivity, minimize the distraction of personnel who make the commute on the corridor.

It will also improve the focus on tasks being executed and ensure that private and sensitive information is more secure.

We would like to thank the director of Corporate Services who approved the expansion of our new office.

L-R: Anika Tulloch, Vinnette Herridge, Omar Bishop, Annece Wilson, (Back)Odwayne Knight, Tavar Lynch, Roberta Balck, Vivian Herridge, Devon Fray and Tamara Dolphy

The Expanded IT Office

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From the MD’s Desk Cont’d from cover

I want to suggest that as we face our own challenges at KB we take hold of, and display these very qualities at our work stations.

For many of our employees the idea of this company having economic challenges seems farfetched because all our commitments to the staff and otherwise, are being met. But, KB is facing difficult times. What are some of these challenges? Two spring to mind immediately: Loss of jobs resulting in fewer customers and Non-traditional Competition.

More and more people are joining the ranks of the unemployed. This is not unique to Jamaica. Unemployment in the diaspora has severely impacted remittances which is one of our major cash sources for low income families. Less money in the hands of even fewer persons means less ability to buy books and stationery which are the mainstay of our business.

With respect to competition, I want to focus on the non-traditional competition which centres primarilyon technology. I draw to your attention a statement from Hanno Ronte, Snr Partner in Monitor Group (London) in a presentation during a conference under the theme‘Blinded by the E-Light’. Here is what he had to say:

“Technology today, more than ever, has a disruptive impact on publishing. The Internet, printing - on -demand and the e-book are the main drivers of change, impacting all aspects of the publishing value chain - from the way books are published (authors can go direct to the reader), distributed (electronic marketplaces), sold (etailers) and read (electronic books).”

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HR DEPARTMENTAugust 2010 – August 2011

Welcome to new staff:

During the period under review KB welcomed seven New Employees -Ricardo Fuller, Thomas Keane-Dawes, Dwayne Brown, Sherika Moulton, Anna Kay Guthrie,Vinnette Herridge, Camille Brown (temporary), Karen Fuller(temporary) Garfield Dixon and Tavar Lynch. We heartily welcome all these new persons and trust that you have a mutually rewarding stay with the company.

Confirmation to Permanent Staff Heartiest congratulations to the following persons who were confirmed to the permanent staff during this period: Ricardo Fuller, Marvin Marshalleck, Michael Jones, Conroy Robinson, Daviot Barnaby, Davian Stephenson, Dwayne Scott, Claudia Facey, Odaine Wilson, Kemar Woodley, Jason Hunter, Duawyne Hyatt, Ryan Brown, Clive Thomas, Ian Roache, Cleon Richards, Felix Nelson,Andre Graham, Avion Lafayette, Marlon Brown, Devon Spauldings, Vinnette Herridge, Sherine Young, Audrey McKoy and Annakay Guthrie.

Your permanent status is indicative of your satisfactory performance; you are encouraged to continue to do well. Again, congratulations!

Separation (Resignation & Termination)

We said Goodbye to the following persons during this period: Andre Beckford, Rushelle Ormsby,Shawna-Kaye Palmer, Courtney Wright, Kenroy Stennett, Jason Frankson, O’Brian Hayles and Martin Spencer.

“Good bye” included very best wishes from KB for success infuture endeavours.

Staff MeetingThe first general staff meeting for 2011 was held on March 13, 2011. The Managing Director spoke on the Strategic plan, the challenges being experienced and the way forward for the company.Presentations were made by Human Resources, Information Technology, Accounts, Promotions, Stationery, 74 Warehouse and the Purchasing Department.

Pension Congratulations go out to Mr. Omar Bishop who was elected the new member trustee for the Kingston Bookshop Limited’s Pension Plan. He replaces Mr. Lerick McDonnough, former Financial Controller.

Birthdays and VouchersA Happy Birthday to all those whose big day comes up between now and December. Have a wonderful day and may God grant you many happy returns. In recognition

of their birthdays staff members who celebrated during the period received gift redeemableat Ammars and Amart stores.

70b staffer, Mr. Rupert Morgan receives a birthday gift from a colleague, Miss

Charmaine Dawes at the staff meeting.

Staff Rotation/ Transfer In an effort to ensure the growth and development of staff members while maintaining a multi-skilled workforce, the following staff members were rotated:• Kafier Miles-McLean From 70b King Street to 74 Store• Robbeiann Salmon From 74 Store to 70b King Street• Demar Smith From Spanish Town to 74 King Street• Ryan HallFrom Liguanea to 74 Warehouse• Marlon Brown From 70b King Street to The Script• Primrose BrownFrom 80 King Street to 74 Head Office• Talitha Wilson From 74 Head Office to 74 Store Cont’d on page 10

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Vinnette Herridge Thomas Keane-Dawes Sherika Moulton Tavar Lynch Anna Kay Guthrie Ricardo Fuller Dwayne Brown Karen Fuller Garfield Dixon

Camille Brown

We cannot fight technology. It is coming, not going. Our only recourse is to keep abreast of what is happening around us and where we can, get ahead of it. In this regard I draw on one of the valuable lessons learnt from our footballing colleagues: Let us seek to acquire, embrace and exercise a teachable spirit at all times.

Over the past 18 months tremendous work, at tremendous cost, has been put in to training for all levels of staff. Customer service and leadership have been targeted because the company is aware of the importance of these two foundation stones in our operations. I trust we have all used the opportunities wisely and that we will continue to make ourselves available to learn new things and new ways as they arise (More on this in our next issue).

God bless you all.

Steadman FullerCEO

THE KB BOARD OF DIRECTORS (from l) Steadman Fuller Jr; Milton Daley, Mrs Shauna Fuller Clarke, Mrs Sonia Fuller, The Hon Steadman Fuller and Damani Johnson (story on page 3)

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Teachers’ Day this year took on a different tone as the focus was shifted from honouring ‘in-service teachers’ to paying tribute to teachers who have served well and are now retired. KB, in collaboration with the JTA identified five such teachers; they were Mrs Murline Brown BA (Special Education), former reception class teacher and Master Teacher at the Windsor School of Special Education, Ms Helen Douglas BA, former Vice Principal at Kingston College, Mrs Pearl Rose Morgan MEd, former Principal at the Bridgeport Primary School, Miss Enid Robotham, MEd, former vice principal of the Merl Grove High School and Mr Vernal Thompson, BSc, 1st Vice principal – Academic Affairs at the St Andrew Technical High School. Cumulatively, these individuals have given two centuries of service in the field of education. All honourees received a citation, a plaque and a special gift.

Opening prayer was offered by Miss Latoya Swaby of the Human Resources Department.

In His welcome address, KB’s CEO, the Hon Steadman Fuller said he was experiencing something he had never, ever experienced before - sharing in an annual KB luncheon dedicated to retirees. “And” he continued, “I must tell you from the conception of the thought to the execution of it today, it is a good experience.” Custos Fuller thanked the retirees for accepting the invitation and wished all present an enjoyable afternoon. Scheduled guest speaker, US ambassador Miss Pamela Bridgewater was unavoidably absent. She was ably represented by Ms Hannan Ghannoum, Deputy Public Affairs Officer at the Embassy. Ms Ghannoum said Her Excellency asked her to convey congratulations to the honourees and to let all educators present know, quote: I hold teachers in high regard” unquote.

Mr Ruel Reid brought greetings on behalf of the Minister of Education, the Hon Andrew Holness who was unavoidably absent. Remarks were given by Dr Adolph Cameron, Secretary General of the Jamaica Teachers Association and the vote of thanks was given by educational promotions representative Mr Kevin Fullerton.

Chairperson for the function was broadcaster Ms Fae Ellington.

TEACHERS’ DAY 2011 A day with a difference

KB’s CEO, The Hon Steadman Fuller, gives the official welcome to guest speaker Ms Hannan Ghannoum

Including (from left) Ms Ghannoum, Custos Fuller, Honouree Mrs Murline Brown

Students from the Calabar Infant, Primary and Junior High School along with Retired teacher Miss Phyllis Welsh and her partner,entertainer D’Mario McDowell captivated the audience…

HonoureeMrs Pearl Rose Morgan accepts her citationfrom Custos Fuller.

On a more serious note, Mrs Shauna Fuller Clarke KB’s Director of IT & Special Projects reads the Citation for the Honourees (at right).

Honouree Miss Enid Robotham accepts her citation from Custos Fuller.

Honouree Miss Helen Douglas accepts her plaque and gift from Mrs Sonia Fuller, KB’s Director of Corporate Affairs

Mr Norman Livingston, Manager of Educational Promotions thanks the guest speaker

KB’s Chairman & CEO, the Hon Steadman Fuller (l) and Mrs Fuller (r) flank honourees (from left) Mrs Pearl Rose Morgan, Mrs Murline Brown, Mr Vernal Thompson, Miss Helen Douglas and Miss Enid Robotham

..so does Honouree Mr Vernal Thompson

Mrs Fuller shares a special moment with Honouree Mrs Murline Brown who is visually challenged

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Riddle mi dis... 

1. Of all the bones in your body, which one are you born without?

2. What have tongue but kyaan talk?

3. Mi put yuh in di fridge hot and mi teck yuh out, yuh hot same way.

4. It cut pon table but it kyaan eat.

Answers on page 14Submitted by Messrs Andrew Graham

& Phillip Powe

HR REPORT Cont’d from Page 7

Other Happenings during the period under review:

MarriagesCongratulations to Mrs. Georgia Francis (formerly Cummings) Administrative Officer at 74 Warehouse who tied the matrimonial knot recently.

We wish for Mr & Mrs Winston Francis a healthy, prosperous and long life together.

BirthsCongratulations to the following persons who became proud parents:1. Anika Tulloch – Girl, Nhykael 2. Connelia Barnes - Girl, Mikhail 3. Tashana Cooper – Boy, Tajae 4. Duawyne Hyatt – Boy, Daniel 5. Cherrine Wilson - Boy, Milachi

DeathsWe wish to express condolences to the following persons who lost relatives:

• Mr. Kevin Hooper – cousin

• Mrs. Sonia Fuller – aunt • Mr. Cleon Richards – cousin• Mr. Jermaine Hylton – uncle • Miss Sonia Smith- brother-in-law • Mr. Dwight Murray –aunt • Mr. Denroy Mullings – mother• Mr. Damani Johnson- grandfather• Mr.Odaine Kitson - great grandmother • Mr. Devon Fray - grandmother • Miss Janet O’Sullivan – father• Mr Richard Parchment - mother• Mr. Duawyne Hyatt - uncle • Miss Roberta Black - grandmother • Mr. Ryan Brown - auntSubmitted by Ms Latoya Swaby, HR Officer

MARKETING & SALES DEPARTMENT

Our newest department –Marketing & Sales is off with quite a start. Manager, Mr Garfield Dixon (see more on him under New Manager, page ) reports as follows:To date we have conducted four training seminars for sales representatives. This is an ongoing exercise. E-mail marketing software and a Facebook Fan Page have been set up; a Stationery Catalogue has been designed and the KB general banner has been redesigned. The department facilitated the JLS Display & Sale, (on going) and the Small Business Association Display & Sale.

Ongoing activities include the KB Scotia Bank Back to School

promotion, stationery catalogue distribution, Weekly E-blasts every Wednesdays and Website Design and launch to come in August. The E-blasts and Website Design projects are in collaboration with the IT department. A setup for Twitter & Linkedin Profiles is being worked on as well.

Weekly sales rep meetings are held on Wednesdays and visits to key customers are scheduled on a regular basis.

Back to school promotion, with the major focus on the back to school competition, is in full gear. This is complemented by a dedicated outside broadcast at the Spanish Town store (August 14); participation in other OBs in the corporate area and a storewide stationery sale, the radio series A READING MOMENT aired

on Nationwide, RJR 94 FM and LOVE FM and features on WATCH & WIN and KIDS SAY aired on TVJ weekdays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4.30 p.m. and Saturdays at noon.

Submitted by Garfield Dixon, Manager, Marketing & Sales

The Warehouse & Wholesale Department is often regarded as the hub of the company with main responsibilities in the areas of inventory control and distribution. There are 33 members of staff carrying out these responsibilities. They are under the supervision of Mr. Jason Hylton - Manager, Mr. Sheldon Welsh – Warehouse Supervisor, Mrs. Georgia Francis – Administrative Officer and Mrs. Stephanie Ripley – Warehouse Supervisor Trainee.

For the period January – February 2011, the Warehouse undertook a major distribution exercise to supply textbooks to 792 primary schools across Jamaica under the Ministry of Education / Macmillan contract. This exercise was completed one week ahead of schedule, due to the hard work and dedication of teams led by Mr Welsh and Mr. Dwayne Sutherland (Dispatcher). Both teams committed to seven-

day work weeks to ensure that all books ordered were packaged and delivered to schools within the shortest possible time. Mr. Christopher Graham, Manager of the Ministry of Education Media Services had high commendation for KB and staff for their efforts in delivering efficient and exemplary service to his Ministry.

Our warehouse at 95 Church Street was set up to facilitate better management of our inventory. As a result Non-Textbooks have been separated from textbooks. This

separation will allow each warehouse to monitor inventories more efficiently. Warehouse 95 houses Non-Textbooks and Stationery bulk items. Mrs. Stephanie Ripley is the Supervisor trainee for the operation; she is assisted by Messrs Kishawn Smith, Davian Stephenson, Michael Jones and Lennie Hanse. Given the seasonal nature of our Textbook market and the competitive environment in which we operate, it became necessary to embark on sales activities to create an awareness of the Non-textbooks items that KB supplies. Mr. Clarence Raikes has undertaken this

initiative which has yielded some positive results as evidenced by improved sales figures for the period. We will continue to work on this venture while maintaining our focus on customer satisfaction. Our Warehouse staff is committed to improving the products and services that we offer to our customers and to fostering good relations that encourage loyalty.

Stationery Centre

Team attended Trade Fair in Germany

Earlier this year a team representing the KB Stationery Centre headed off to Germany to participate in trade fairs in that country. A report from Manager Boris Palmer at the recent staff meeting indicated that it was a successful exercise. As our pictorial shows, it was a mix of business and pleasure:

“Let’s begin by knowing where we are: Mrs Fuller Clarke and Mr Palmer study the location guide

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WAREHOUSE & WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT

(L-R) Stephanie Ripley, Davian Stephenson, (B)Michael Jones, Kishawn White, Lenny Hanse

Cont’d on page 12

Submitted by Jason Hylton, Manager

Fun Day 2010 was held at the Puerto Seco Beach in St. Ann on Sunday, November 14. It was enjoyment galore as staff frolicked in the water; relaxed with co-workers; participated in games; and/or cheering for their respective teams (Ridout, Panther, Cuffley and Shim). Congrats to all the individual winners!

Congrats to the overall winners - RidoutKudos to the winning team “Ridout”, who proudly gave meaning to the statement “Hard work reaps Success”; they really worked hard for the win and enjoyed their prize immensely. Special recognition to Team Panther – they had a

majority of their members present at the events .The fun didn’t end there as employees were later treated to a night of fun and dancing at Club Amnesia.

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Networking is important at these trade fairs: Director, Mrs Shauna Fuller Clarke and Mr Palmer (above) and Ms Martin (right) are networking with associates.

Securing the best deals is the objective of the trade fair: Mr Palmer is getting the scoop on some products

Even the best visits must come to an end: The team is ready to come home.

Submitted by Mr Jermaine Simms Stationery Centre Asst Manager (Operations)

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STrade Fair in GermanyCont’d from page 11

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OUP SUPPORTING LAW FACULTIES

The Oxford University Press (OUP) recently awarded three prizes at the 2011 Awards ceremony for the Law faculty at UTECH. The company has offered a fourth prize for next year. One of this year’s winners was Miss Kerine Dobson.

2. Respect for Time. This was a big thing from day one. Today I am driven to respect time - my own and that of others. 

3. Leadership by example. “Take your work seriously, but not at the expense of building healthy relationships. The team functions at its best when the leader leads by example. Know how to balance the workload with some fun.” This was the message I learnt during my tenure as a summer worker at the warehouse.

I am forever grateful to leadership of KB for giving me the opportunity to gain experience and to aid in my development as a young man.

Answers to

Riddle mi dis…1. Knee caps

2. Shoes3. Pepper

4. A deck of cards

EDUCATIONAL PROMOTIONS UNIT

The new library at the Law Faculty UWI Mona and the UTECH Law Faculty are likely to b e n e f i t f rom a donat ion of lawbooks from the OUP. Discussions are underway

Of par t icular significance is the increase in the OUPsponsored Law Prize to £150 worth ofOUP books for this academic year. The company believes that hard work and talent should be rewarded and they consider the prize an excellent means of encouraging students and recognizing achievement. We concur.

The Oxford University Press Law Prize is open to all Law schools in the UK and Europe.

Mr Frederick Grant, Higher Education Representative making the

presentation to Ms Kerine Dobson

Ms Simone Dunbar accepting her prize from Mr Grant

Cont’d from page 3

P rior to his appointment at KB Mr Dixon played

significant roles at Sandals Resorts International, The

Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, The Knutsford Court Hotel & Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort.

Mr Dixon holds a BSc degree in Computer Science from the UWI. This has been richly enhanced by professional courses in Sales and Marketing Techniques for Managers,

and Professional Internet marketing among others.

Mr Fuller is a Training Design and Development professional. He brings to KB meaningful experience in his area of employment, Training and Development. His background and knowledge in the design of training documents and delivery of course material and proven abilities in applying advanced technologies to enhance adult learning, eminently qualify him for the post.

Prior to Joining KB Mr Fuller worked in similar capacities in the United States with

Faneuil, Inc. and Randstad North America.

He holds a BA in Business Administration from the Florida International University along with professional certifications in Human R e s ou rc e Man a ge m e nt an d Management Information Systems.

N E W M A N A G E R S

Garfield DixonRicardo Fuller

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Submitted by Mr Frederick Grant, Higher Education Representative

FROM KB WORKER TO JP

Cont’d from page 2

Mr Junior Gonzales(student) receiving Law Prize from Prof. The Honorable Oswald Harding

KB NewsletterEditorial Team

Editor Lois Gayle

Editorial Assistance Sonia Fuller Damani Johnson

Departmental Representatives: 74 & 95 Warehouse – Jason Hylton Accounts – Roberta Black EPU – Novelia Green Human Resource - Latoya Swaby IT & Special Projects - Phillip Powe Purchasing – Clay Tabanor Sales & Marketing – Garfield Dixon Stationery – Jermaine Simms Sports – Richard Parchment Stores – Cedric Henry

Graphics Phillip Powe

Its official!! Kingston Bookshop (KB) Football team is the envy of the other 47 teams that are currently participating in this year’s Business House Five A Side Football Competition, Division Two. As a result of the hit-man like goal scoring ability of Kemar Woodley who so far has scored 6 goals, Goal Keeper Omar Syers’ ability to fly and the “thousands” of loud supporting fans with their Vuvuzelas, Kingston Bookshop has found it relatively easy in dismissing their opponents and are now unbeaten after 6 rounds of matches.

There are four zones in D2 each

comprising twelve teams and KB leads zone 3 with a maximum of 18 points with five (5) matches remaining in the first round. Kingston Bookshop is entering this competition for the first time in over a decade.

Coach Steadman Fuller Jr. who is ably leading the team to glory, is the most sought after coach has everyone seeking the formula for the success that KB is currently experiencing.

KB Newsletter sought to get a response from Coach Fuller on the ingredients of his formula. He revealed in a recent interview that the secret is a combination of three important variables that the team has to recite before every game. These are “teamwork, communication and movement”.

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This coupled with the enthusiasm and physical ability of the 15 member team is the formula for success and if they continue on this path then the results of the remaining five matches will be similar to the six matches already played.

The team is ably managed by Mrs. Shauna Fuller Clarke who was inspired to register the team in the competition by members of the stationery Department. Mr Damani Johnson is the assistant coach and PR Officer and team driver is Mr Dwayne Sutherland.

The team is comprised of Shemiah Darling (captain), O’Neil Lynch ( vice captain), Jermaine Simms, Suwayne Fuller, Jahmoy Bruce, Tyrone Levy, Kemar Woodley, Marvin Marshalleck, Richard Parchment,

Omar Skyers, Damani Cohall, Rupert Morgan, Sheldon Welsh, Lorenzo Burke and Orlando Henry.

Submitted by Richard Parchment, EPU

Ballers huddle and draw on each other before another match

KB Unbeaten After Six Matches

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Team at Dress Parade