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2019 AGM Booklet The Duke of Edinburgh‘s International Award is a global non-formal education framework which operates in more than 130 countries and territories, helping to inspire young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements and make a difference in their world. The Award is: open to all young people aged 14-24, regardless of their circumstances. about personal development; it is a non-competitive, enjoyable, voluntary and balanced programme, which requires sustained effort over time. a non-formal educational framework which can complement formal education or offer a substitute where formal Our Patron His Excellency, The Most Honourable opportunities are not available. Corneilus A. Smith, O.N., a programme that enables young people to demonstrate self-development within an internationally recognized Governor General 2019-Present framework. comprised of three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold - each progressively more challenging. comprised of four sections: Voluntary Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey, and includes a Residential Project at Gold level. The unique strengths of the Award are that: it can be used by any group or organization working with young people. It offers youth agencies and organizations a way of gaining international accreditation for development activities with young people. it is based on enduring principals and robust methodology, but is flexible enough to be used with any group of young people, whatever their needs. it focuses on self-directed learning, based on individual goals. Any young person can take part and achieve their Award in their own personal way. it is a low-cost intervention which uses existing youth development networks and infrastructure to reach young people. Each new leader trained to run the Award supports around twenty new participants to begin their Award. Our Patron it is a locally adaptable programme, flexible enough to meet the objectives of local and national youth policy Her Excellency, Governor General The Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling, objectives. DCMG it is supported by an extensive global network that ensures its quality and provides access to youth development 2014 - 2019 expertise, training and best practices. Sir Gerald Cash Sir Henry Taylor Sir Clifford Darling Sir Orville Turnquest Dame Ivy Dumont Sir Arthur Hanna Sir Arthur Foulkes 1987-1988 1988 - 1992 1992 - 1995 1995 - 2001 2002 - 2005 2006 - 2009 2009 - 2014 2019 Board of Trustees Members MR. JOHN BETHELL JR. Mr. John Bethell Jr., Chairman CHAIRMAN OF THE Mr. Rick Chea BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs. Christina Nihon-Cunningham Ms. Katherine Elza Mrs. Nancy Kelly 2019 was a good year for our Organization. Mr. Basil Longley Registration was up 14% to 1786 registered participants in 57 units managed by 162 Mr. Everette Mackey, Treasurer Mrs. Rosamund Roberts, Secretary volunteers. Three of these volunteers were selected as Teacher of the Year. We had Mr. Felix Stubbs four new units, one in Grand Bahamas and three in New Providence. Two Units were Mr. Cameron Symonette restarted, one in New Providence and one in Bimini. Mr. Rodger Thompson Ms. Alison Treco We attended and participated in: the Caribbean Award Sub-Regional Council (CASC) AGM and Adventuress 2019 Honorary Trustees Journey held in St. Lucia; The Americas Region Conference; the International Council Meeting in London and Mr. C. William D. Birchall Ms. Suzanne Black the Bahamas Award Super Expedition (BASE) travelling to three Bahamian Islands. Mr. Frank Crothers During this year the new Governor General Mr. C, A. Smith consented to become our new Patron following the Mr. Ian Fair Mr. Ed Fields retirement of Dame Margarite Pindling. The GGYA was once again recognized by the Ministry of Youth, Sports Mr. Maxwell Gibson & Culture as one of the outstanding youth programs in our country. Mr. Pericles Maillis Mr. Ross McDonald The GGYA received donations from the T. K. Foundation, the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture and the Mr. Gregory Nihon Ministry of Education, Science & Technology. At the end of the year the northern Bahamas was hit by Hurricane Dorian which caused catastrophic damage 2019 Management Council The Venerable James Palacious, Chairman to Grand Bahama and Abaco. The GGYA has assisted with relief efforts and we are now trying to get our pro- Ms. Anna-Mirelle Martin, Vice-Chairman grams in those islands restarted, however, with our country in lockdown, due to the Civid-19 crises, it will take Ms. Portia Sweeting , Secretary longer to reorganize these groups. Ms. Susan Glinton, Public Relations Dr. Sophia Rolle, Asst. Public Relations The Board of Trustees is carefully monitoring the financial position of the group to ensure that when the curfew/ Mr. Lamar Pinder, Asst. Treasurer lockdown is lifted we are able to restart our program quickly and effectively. Ms. Patrice McPhee, Grand Bahama Mr. Hilbert Richards Jr., Central/South Eleuthera Ms. Lucy Longley, North Eleuthera Dr. Novia Carter Ms. Jarenda Rahming Lt. Delvonne Duncombe Mrs. Donna Saunders Ms. Darisha Johnson Mrs. Jacquetta Maycock, Asst. Director Mr. John Bethell Jr. Ms. Denise Mortimer, National Executive Director Chairman ARCHDEACON JAMES PALACIOUS CHAIRMAN OF THE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL BAHAMAS The Governor General‘s Youth Award (GGYA) is continuing its drive to be the programme of choice for young people of our nation as it seeks to motivate and inspire them to become nation builders. The GGYA has made tremendous strides in moulding our youth, many of whom have now become model citizens contributing to the growth and development of our society. Last year has been a truly outstanding one for various reasons. We were able to start three new units, as well as relaunch an additional three more. Participants had the opportunity to sail to three Bahamian islands on an Adventurous Journey. In November I was fortunate to have attended the International Council meeting in London. We presented Gold Awards to some well-deserving young people. Additionally, the GGYA was recognised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture as one of the leading youth organizations in the country. Our overall participation by young people has seen a promising increase. As we all know, two of our islands, Grand Bahama and Abaco, were devastated by Hurricane Dorian, and the term ―#BahamasStrong‖ was never so courageously displayed in our young participants. Many of them, on those islands, used skills that they learned in GGYA to overcome some obstacles, and others assisted with hurricane relief efforts through The Bahamas Red Cross, and World Central Kitchen. The national office also held its first ever Activities Showcase as a means of recruiting new participants, and also introducing young people to non-traditional activities they can use to satisfy their Award requirements. Many other notable accomplishments that will be mentioned in this report speak to the 2019 Highlights 1786 Registration Up 14%. dedication, commitment and tireless efforts of our National Executive Director, Ms. Denise 142 Awards gained. Mortimer; the Management Council, the Management Council, the helpful staff of GGYA, and, of 57 Units. 162 Volunteers course, our many volunteers who give of their time and talent to guide the nation‘s youth. We 4 New units: Ruthnell Technical Institute in Grand owe all of them a huge debt of gratitude for their time and talents in encouraging our young Bahama and on New Providence Windsor School, Willimae Pratt School for Girls and C.V. Hart Institute people to succeed. 2 Units Restarted: New Providence at C.C. Sweeting Sr. and Bimini at Louise McDonald High We thank our corporate and individual donors, especially the generous donation from Presented Gold Awards Assist with Hurricane Relief effort the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, and humbly request their continued support in the Participated in Caribbean Award Sub-Regional Council future. (CASC) AGM and Adventurous Journey held in St. Lucia Attended and presenter at Americas Region Conference Covid-19 has changed the world drastically forever, and adjustments to our programme Management Council Chairman attended International Council Meeting held in London in various forms are inevitable going forward. However, with God‘s grace and support of the Bahamas Award Super Expedition (BASE) sailing to three Bahamian Islands. society we will continue to make a difference. N.G.M. Major High School participants receives 9 Bronze Awards. In conclusion, I would like to thank Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, our GGYA Recognized by Ministry of Youth, Sports & former Governor General, for her role as our National Patron, and for her support of the GGYA. Culture. 3 Volunteers selected as Teacher of the Year. In the same vein, we welcome and are pleased to have His Excellency, The Most Honourable- New Patron. Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, as our Patron. May God‘s continued blessings be with Financial support continued from Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture and Ministry of Education, Science & you all. Technology. 2nd Grant drawdown from T.K. Foundation. First Skill Showcase. 2nd Physical Recreation Day. National Executive Director Message In 1991, when I assumed the role of Director of The Bahamas‘ Duke of Edinburgh‘s Award, there were 151 participants operating through five New Providence-based units supervised by six volunteers. Back then, my knowledge of the Award Programme was extremely limited. Once I had successfully completed my training, I happily realized I had stumbled into a once in a lifetime opportunity to become a part of one of the world‘s ―best kept secret.‖ During my 29 years spent serving at the helm of this great organization we racked up successes, but we also dealt with setbacks. It was my honor and privilege to preside over an award-winning programme which saw 32,000 young Bahamians step out of their comfort zone taking up the Award‘s challenge to gain skills, make friends and discover their place in our community. In 2019 alone, there were 1,786 registered participants attached to 56 units on 11 islands with over 100 volunteers helping to power the programme.
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