Friends Annual Meeting Notice
PRESS RELEASE | Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, January 25 from 11AM to 2PM at the Cinnamon Bay Beach & Campground. This public meeting is open to all and is an opportunity for Friends of Virgin Islands National Park and community leaders to deliver updates on priorities for the organization and the park, and to listen to feedback from the community.
The keynote address will be delivered by Ki’Janne Alfred who is a member of the Friends Young Professionals Board and a former recipient of the Friends Noble Samuel Scholarship and Internship. The Annual Meeting will also include an update from Virgin Islands National Park Superintendent, Penelope “Penny” Del Bene, and remarks from Friends Executive Director, Tonia Lovejoy, as well as a question and answer session.
Born and raised in the US Virgin Islands, Ki’Janne Alfred is deeply connected to her community and committed to service, advocacy, and equity. Her keynote presentation considers: “As we reflect on our shared achievements and look ahead to new goals, let’s remember that protecting our park isn’t just about conservation—it’s about connection. Connection to the land, to our history, and to each other.”
A graduate of Gifft Hill School, Ki’Janne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stetson University and blends legal knowledge with a passion for advocacy and justice. A proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Pi Sigma Alpha, Ki’Janné is dedicated to lifelong learning and plans to further her legal career by attending law school in the coming years. She is currently a legal assistant at the Law Offices of Richard P. Bourne-Vanneck.
The event will take place at the Raintree Cafe at Cinnamon Bay Beach & Campground. Following the meeting, guests are invited for a social hour at which light refreshments and lunch will be served.
It is high season so parking at Cinnamon Bay Beach & Campground will be limited. Shuttles will be arranged to and from both Caneel Bay and Coral Bay.
