Discovering our District Rotary District 7030 ∞ 2011 2012 Newsletter
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District 7030 District Newsletter – December 1, 2011
Summary of District 7030 Activities 1 DG’s Visits 2 DG’s Club visit schedule 8
CHANGE - World Pediatric Program 9 - Taking Control of Diabetes 10 - GO-GLO Project 12 - RC Princes Town Vocational Awards 13 - World AIDS Day 15 - District Conference 2012 16 - RI Convention 2012 16
CONTINUITY - Zone Institute 17 - Caribbean Partnership Celebration 19 - Rotary St. Lucia Interact Tree Planting 20
FAMILY OF ROTARY - Planning for Family Month 22 - Rotaract Club Genesis BBQ Sale 24 - Rotaract St. Kitts Raffle 25 - RYLA Grenada 2012 26 - A Haiti Experience 28 - A Couple of Diamonds 29 - In Remembrance 30
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION - Club Recognition Opportunities 31 - That’s what Friendship Exchange is For 32 - Ambassadorial Scholar 33
Membership and Attendance 35 Important Links 36 District Officers 37 Events - CDs for Haiti 39
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ACTIVITY DATES
GSE Application Deadline by December 15 th , 2011
Nominations for District Governor Nominee (DGN) to serve the district by December 31 st , 2011 in the year 2014-2015
RYLA January 26 th to January 28 th , 2012
Tree Planting Project by February 18 th , 2012
Literacy Award Programme by March 11 th , 2012
Changemaker Award by March 15th , 2012
April 2 nd to April 7 th , 2012 District 7030 Conference Cruise
GSE – Incoming Team April 6 th to May 5 th , 2012 GSE – Outgoing Team May 5 th to June 4 th , 2012
Rotaract District Conference May 27 th to May 29 th , 2012
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DG’s visit to Dominica reducing the use of plastic bags on the island The DG visited the Nature Isle in • Support of Rotaract and early November, during which time introduction of 2 new she had excellent meetings with the Interact clubs Board of the RC Dominica as well as the start-up committee of the RC Portsmouth which is currently being Marvlyn and her team outlined their formed. Sponsored by the RC strategic vision for the club, for the Dominica, the RC Portsmouth period 2011-2014, in which they intends to be an ‘international’ club focus on New Generations, PR and with members drawn principally other key elements for from Ross University and the sustainability and growth. hospitality sector based in the North of the island, with projects focused District Governor: Lara On her visit, the DG was hosted in the areas of health, education Quentrall -Thomas by President of the and employment. Commonwealth, His Excellency Dr. Nicholas Liverpool, who also joined Rotarians for the annual Charter night Dinner held at the Fort Young Hotel on 2 nd November. Dominicans celebrate Independence in a big way, with a Creole Music Festival, national parade and many other activities, and the Rotary Charter Celebrations form an integral part of this important time of year. This year, Rotarians raised EC$1,240 for Polio Plus through a very exciting Dutch auction, complete with Dutch Auctioneer.
Over delicious pizza, the DG met with the DG Lara and RC of Portsmouth (provisional) Rotaract Club – a vibrant and dedicated group – who shared their plans, which include The RC Dominica is thriving under the able training on procrastination, budgeting and stewardship of President Marvyln etiquette as well as their annual Carnival Birmingham, who shared the club plans with Princess show / fundraiser, children’s the DG, which include: Christmas party and support of the elderly.
• Continuation of their annual Vision A highlight of the trip was a visit to the Rotary and Hearing screening programs water and sanitation project in the small • Implementation of an environmental coastal village of Mero, where the RC conservation project, specifically Dominica built a water filtration and
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washroom facility in partnership with three Rotary clubs in the USA.
Ladies in National Dress
Water Project
Special thanks to AG Grayson Sr. and Rotarians Haynes and Grayson Jr. for their enthusiastic chauffeuring and tour guide services.
We would also like to celebrate President Marylyn who received a National Award for Meritorious Service from the President of the Commonwealth, for her years of commitment to the people of Dominica in the area of health services and administration. Congratulations Marvlyn! AG Grayson Sr. and President Marvlyn
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DG’s visits to South and Central school based diabetes awareness education Trinidad, RC Diego Martin and quiz project, medical outreach in Upper Corosal and promotion of Rotary at Gulf City During November, DG Lara met with the Mall (an outreach activity which netted the Boards of the Rotary Clubs of Princes Town, club 2 new members). San Fernando South, Chaguanas, Diego Martin and Felicity / Charlieville. The San Fernando South : ongoing interaction discussions ranged from membership and PR with, and support of, their dynamic Interact to Polio Plus fundraising and ways to make Clubs including tree planting, feeding the meetings more appealing to members, with the homeless, defensive driving and recycling focus moving from ‘attendance’ to projects. Additionally the club will hold their ‘engagement’. annual Christmas treat for under privileged children and provide assistance to the The clubs are executing a wide range of Strategic Learning Centre, a facility for projects in their communities including: children with special needs.
Chaguanas : focus on Public Relations and In addition to the official meetings, the DG New Generations this year, with inclusion of visited Operation Smile in South Trinidad, media as honorary members, providing where the Rotary Club of San Fernando South excellent support for Rotaract and donated a brand new washing machine and establishment of 2 new Interact Clubs. dryer. Additional initiatives include a literacy project at the Chickland Primary School, continuation Joint dinner meetings were also held, at which of wheel chair distribution and distribution of AG Rahin Seemungal and Rotarian Janet were diabetes awareness booklets in pharmacies. presented with Paul Harris Fellows, a Vocational Excellence Award was given to Diego Martin : support of the St James Police retired school principal Mr. Simbhudath Youth Club, AGAPE and SCOTT charities, Ramsaroop, an update on the recent flooding annual fundraising fishing tournament, in El Salvador was provided by Ambassador purchase of an ambulance and focus on Jose Prieto and a pledge of ongoing support strengthening member engagement. was made to the Adult Literacy Tutors Association (ALTA). Felicity / Charlieville : ongoing distribution of wheelchairs throughout the District, building Special thanks to AGs Janice and Rahin for of a library at the Ezekhiel Home for organising these visits so efficiently, and to all Abandoned Children, distribution of toys at Rotarians, partners in service and guests for Christmas and mentoring / support for the their warm Southern hospitality! ‘Angels on Earth’ home for girls.
Princes Town : fashion show and tea party fundraiser for Diabetes and Polio Plus, rebuilding a home for a needy family of 7,
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DG and Presidents Azam and Bashir plus AG DG and Board of RC Felicity/Charlieville Rahin
DG and Board of RC Chaguanas Rot Janice and her PHF
DG and Interact Chaguanas Washer and Dryer to Operation Smile
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DG’s visits to the Barbados Clubs their plans to build the island’s first All Inclusive Play Park and Recreational Centre, From 22-24 November, the DG spent three in partnership with the RC Barbados West. action packed days in Barbados, meeting with They have also successfully conducted a the Rotarians from the Rotary Clubs of diabetic foot care clinic and highly Barbados, Barbados West and Barbados commended Youth Business Challenge, in South. Some of the many commendable conjunction with Entrepreneurs in Action, in projects being executed by the three clubs are: which students were asked to provide solutions to actual corporate challenges. Barbados – in celebration of 50 years of service, President Brenda and her team have put together an exciting program of In December the clubs focus on musical commemoration including planting 50 trees at seasonal celebrations, holding the highly the new Botanical Gardens, refurbishment of anticipated annual “Carols by Candlelight” the Beauview Home for differently able men, (RC Barbados) and a joint concert of the St. acquisition of wheelchairs for the sea, a Leonards Boys Choir and Barbados National healthy living cookbook and a 50 th Youth Symphony Orchestra (RC Barbados Anniversary magazine, multimedia exhibition South). and Gala Dinner to be held in March 2012. The club works with both young and old, In addition to the excellent Board discussions, entertaining seniors with a concert on the the DG toured a number of projects such as boardwalk and holding an annual seniors the Beauview Home, Queen Elizabeth Christmas tea at the Governor General house Hospital, Lester Vaughn school library as well as showcasing the talent of the restoration, proposed Botanical Gardens tree Barbados National Youth Symphony planting location, and the All Inclusive Play Orchestra. Park and Recreational Facility site. Meetings were held with the Acting Governor General Barbados West – President Mark and his club and media, both pledging their support for have embarked on an ambitious restoration Rotary in Barbados. project at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where to follow on from their work in the Renal A gala dinner was attended by Rotarians from Dialysis and Pediatric Units, they will all three clubs and their partners in service, refurbish the Medical Intensive Care Unit. providing a wonderful opportunity for They are also engaged in a nationwide fire fellowship and joke telling. The DG also met prevention project, delivering hampers to Rotaractors from both Barbados Clubs who more than 90 families, providing scholarships shared their plans and objectives, and for UWI students and partnering with the RC commended Rotary for the ongoing and Barbados South to complete an All Inclusive enthusiastic support of Rotaract. Play Park. Special thanks to AG Grenville and PDG Barbados South – focusing on the differently David for coordinating such a wonderful able, President Irving and his club continue program of activities!
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RC Barbados South Library restoration
All Inclusive Play Park Branding Image The Challenor team
Tree sign DG with the leadership team
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St. Vincent
DATES CLUBS BEING VISITED December 12th to December 16th Guyana Clubs January 10th to January 13th St. Vincent Clubs January 23th to January 25th Grenada Clubs Grenada February 6th to February 10th French Guiana Clubs
French Guiana This newsletter uses maps from a variety of sources. Their use does not imply recognition Guyana of any particular boundaries nor prejudice the status of any state or territory. 8
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World Pediatric Program NOW also available to the Children of Suriname
As a result of attending the Rotary District After extensive work however, both Conference in Port of Spain in April 2010, I in Suriname and St. Vincent, we were finally took it upon me to get the World Pediatric able to launch it in Suriname on Monday the Program (WPP) to Suriname too. 14 th of November during an official signing ceremony at the Ministry of Health It was the program which was presented by of Suriname. During that meeting the the delegation of the St. Vincent South Rotary Ministry of Health signed the MOU with the Club during that conference. Via this International Hospital for Children & the program, pediatric surgery is offered in St. Ministry of Health of St. Vincent, after which Vincent to children up till and including the a separate side letter was signed between the age of 21 years, who cannot get this specific Ministry of Health in Suriname and the Rotary kind of surgery in their own country. The Club of Paramaribo Central as the sponsoring concept is that the surgery is done free of club; the latter thereby took upon it to charge with the understanding that the financially assist the parents in case they were country where the children originate from will not in a position to pay all of the costs of take care of the costs of transportation of the transportation to and accommodation in St. child and one chaperone to St. Vincent, as Vincent. well as for their accommodation while on the island .
The surgery is done by surgeons who are related to The International Hospital for Children (IHC), which is a US nonprofit organization with a mission to provide children from developing countries access to advanced pediatric critical care. IHC’s geographic focus up till recently was on the Caribbean and Central America only.
Dr Marthelise Eersel- Director of the Ministry of Health of Suriname and Ruben Yang -President Rotary Club of Paramaribo Central
After the signing ceremony we may safely state that this fantastic and life saving program is NOW also available to the children of Suriname.
Submitted by:
Edward Muller ([email protected])
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Rotary Club of Maracas St. Joseph taking control of Diabetes…Now!
The Rotary Club of Maracas St Joseph is residents of Maracas St Joseph on how to comprised of hometown heroes disguised as identify the signs of diabetes, its Teachers, Hearing Aid Audiologists, Opticians, complications and how manage its risk Doctors, Lawyers, Mechanics, Homemakers and factors. The audience also learnt how to next-door neighbors. They are ordinary people prevent the disease and help support the doing extraordinary things. On Sunday 13 th diabetics in their lives. The team of November they congregated at the Maracas Community Centre to do one thing: raise professionals conducted Blood Sugar testing, awareness of diabetes in Trinidad in honor of Foot Assessments, Vision screening and World Diabetes Day. distributed brochures on Diabetes.
Ena Maraj Chairperson for this project reports thatDiabetes can affect you or someone close to you. No population or age group is spared by the epidemic. In Trinidad alone, an estimated 11% of our population has diabetes and some 8% are Pre-diabetics. There are over 450 children with type 1 diabetes. We have the most persons with diabetes per capita in the Western Hemisphere. We the members of the Rotary Club of Maracas St Joseph are committed to doing all that we can to reduce these scary statistics.
World Diabetes Day was started by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1991 in response to a diabetes epidemic. It is celebrated on 14th November to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, was instrumental in the discovery of insulin in 1922, a life-saving treatment for diabetes patients.
This year the Club’s campaign slogan is the same as that set by the IDF “Let’s take control of Diabetes. Now” and as such the event focused on educating the community on how Anesha Baxter Chair of Public Relations for to do this. the club says “Diabetes is a deadly disease with life threatening complications. Diabetes The club collaborated with the Diabetes is the second most common cause of death in Association of Trinidad and Tobago, Al Mawi Trinidad It is the leading cause of blindness in Ltd and Ferreira Optical to educate the this country. Today, there is no cure for
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diabetes, but effective treatment exists. If you have access to the appropriate medication, quality of care and good medical advice, you should be able to lead an active and healthy life and reduce the risk of developing complications. This is the message we are trying to spread today”.
Submitted by:
Anesha Baxter Diabetes Association of Head of PR for the RC of Maracas St. Joseph Trinidad and Tobago [email protected] (868)-640-4909
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Go-Glo Project – Education Rc Paramaribo Residence - 10 th Anniversary
The flagship project of Rotary Club the chance. Education is a slowly evolving Paramaribo – Go-Glo – is as old as the club. process; there are no quick fixes and no Started in 2002, the project was initiated to overnight successes. reverse the falling passing results of the 200 plus Primary Schools of Suriname. GLO Go-Glo has branded itself. On this 10 th (Gewoon Lager Onderwijs) stands for Anniversary of Go-Glo, Rotary Club Ordinary (as opposed to Special) Primary Paramaribo RESIDENCE can look back with Education. The concept of the project is to moderate optimism. Go-Glo is looked forward promote excellence at a high level through to in the school community. Primary School reward in the hope of thereby raising the Heads guage their annual results on the general level. If everyone is encouraged to number of Go-Glo-ers their respective schools reach for the stars, more get their feet off the produce, multiple siblings within one and the ground. same family have emerged, the business community contributes generously to this project, the media attention is high – one newspaper (DBS) has elevated Go-Glo to the level of double page exposure for the second year in succession. Most importantly, Go-Glo has attracted the attention of the successive administrations. The present Minister of Education, Mr.Ramon Sapoen (seen in photo above) has initiated this year an Institute for Refresher Training for teachers. He has recruited Education specialist and retired teachers to act as coaches for the present workforce. He has also identified 40 primary Minister Ramon Sapoen of Education amidst schools with lagging results for special Go -Glo -ers attention. On the first day of school this year, the Speaker of the House, Mrs. Jennifer The results have been encouraging and give Geerlings-Simons and other Members of all reason to continue the project. At the Parliament made unprecedented visits to beginning the number of students to reach the Primary schools to encourage the pupils. standard was in the order of 60 to 70 students. Presently we have to budget for around 100 And Go-Glo WILL go on. students. Education – and general living conditions as a whole – of out-of-town regions, tends to be less than in the city. Go- Submitted by: Glo has had awardees from all but two districts of Suriname. Go-Glo is a nationwide Henry E. Elcock project and does not differentiate between [email protected] public and private schools. It has proven that (597)883-097 talent is everywhere, if only pupils are given
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Princes Town Rotary Club Vocational Awards
In keeping with Rotary International’s Frankie Khan for his contribution in the field Educational and Humanitarian programs of Sports and Community work and Mr. annually, the Rotary Club of Princes Town Jumadeen Mohammed for Education & recognizes students from the Princes Town Community work. The Club also recognized area and environs who do exceptionally well Mr. Kelly Bainey as an Honorary Rotarian for in the Student’s Examination Assessment his contribution to his vocation of Optical (SEA) exams. The club also recognizes screening and services in our Outreach students from the catchment who sit the Medical Programs. Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and are awarded National On hand that day to celebrate with the Scholarships by the Government of T & T. awardees, and the Rotarians were the Hon. Minister of State in the Ministry of Education This year, on November 5 th 2011, a Gala and MP for electoral district of function was held at the Ste Madeleine Moruga/Tableland, Mr. Clifton De Coteau and Regional Complex where eight (8) Form one the Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of students and twenty eight (28) National Local Government and MP for Princes Town, scholarship winners were honoured. Mrs. Nela Khan. Also, our own Assistant Governor, Mr. Rahindra Seemungal graced us Additionally, six (6) deserving students who with his presence. are reading for their first degree at the University of The West Indies received Naturally, the evening was completed with a bursaries of $6,000 each under the umbrella of sumptuous meal, as you know we love to eat, the Manic Bissoon Memorial Award. Manic and we left with 10 year old Chelsea Ali’s Bissoon was a past president of the club and rendition of Deborah Jean Baptiste’s BE AT since his death in 2001, his brother Ramnarine THE HELM ringing in our ear. Bissoon has pledged the necessary funds to sustain this program. We, in Rotary salute Mr. Bissoon for his benevolence! Submitted by: Prior to her death in 2005, past president Azinnah Baig annually conducted programs to boost the self esteem of primary school Bashir Mohammed children in under privileged areas. In her President of the Rotary Club of Princes Town [email protected] memory, the club awards a student who has shown growth in this area. This year the award was presented to the talented Gabrielle Rajkumar from The Barrackpore ASJA Primary School.
Together with these awardees, the club also recognized two individuals for their outstanding work in the community, Mr.
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President Bashir Mohammed and Member of PP Jamir Ousman, Minister of Parliament for Princes Town Mrs. Nela Khan State in the Ministry of present the S.E.A. Challenge Trophy to Daniel Education, the Hon. Clifton De Joshua Harding of Reform Presbyterian School Coteau, President Bashir who scored the highest in the S.E.A. exam in the Mohammed and AG Rahindra Princes Town District Seemungal
A cross section of proud parents, S.E.A. students and National Scholarship winners
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World Aids Day – December 1 st , 2011
Due largely to their close geographic locations, the Caribbean is usually grouped Numerous different approaches have been with Latin America in discussions about HIV taken to preventing HIV in the Caribbean. and AIDS, but the epidemics in these regions Some programmes have achieved significant are very different. Even within the Caribbean, success, but the barriers of poverty and each country faces a unique situation. The insufficient resources continue to limit HIV diversity of the region – which is apparent in prevention throughout the region. terms of politics, languages spoken, geographic location and wealth – is reflected in the significantly different ways that Extracted from AVERT countries are affected. (http://www.avert.org/aids-caribbean.htm)
At one extreme, the Bahamas has the highest HIV prevalence in the entire western hemisphere (3.1 percent); at the other, Cuba has one of the lowest (0.1 percent). Trinidad and Tobago (1.5 percent) and Jamaica (1.7 percent) are heavily affected, while Puerto Rico is the only Caribbean country apart from Cuba where it is thought that less than 1 percent of the population is living with HIV.
Despite differences between countries, the spread of HIV in the Caribbean has taken place against a common background of poverty, gender inequalities and a high degree of HIV-related stigma. Migration between islands and countries is common, contributing to the spread of HIV and blurring the boundaries between different national epidemics. Additionally, poor availability of HIV and AIDS data makes it difficult to gain a clear picture of each country’s situation.
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District Conference 2012
President Elects and Secretary Elects please for Credit to Swift Code FCTTTTPS (First be reminded that the deadline for payment to Citizens Bank) the cruise line is 30 th December, 2011 . In the Beneficiary -: Rotary District 7030 event that you have not yet registered please Beneficiary Account 1974112 contact Janice Roberts ([email protected] ) for further details and information.
As indicated in the last newsletter we have made arrangements at Homewood Suites Miami for Rotarians and Guests wishing to arrive one day prior to the cruise (Sunday 1 st April 2012). These are as follows: CELEBRITY CRUISE LINE MILLENNIUM 5 Nights in the Western Caribbean Individual calls or email to Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th April 2012 Senior Sales Manager - Ruth Moloon Phone 305-921-8699 Fax 305-418-1983 Rotary International Convention Email – [email protected] Bangkok, Thailand. 6-9 May 2012
Group ID – Rotary District 7030 Cruise Group Register now for Agreed Rate – US$109.00 plus 13% tax the 2012 RI Convention in 30 rooms have been blocked and the hotel will Bangkok, only hold these rooms until 25 th February. Thailand, 6-9 First come first served basis and several have May, and enjoy already been booked. an unforgettable experience in the Conference Registration fees for Rotarians Land of a are also due by 31 st December . For Rotarians Thousand who have previously submitted credit cards, Smiles! Enjoy no payment has been deducted since our Thai hospitality. Make friends with fellow account cannot accommodate these Rotarians from around the world. Take in transactions. Please forward cheques (Trinidad spectacular sights. Taste delicious Thai and Tobago only) US Bank Drafts or Wire cuisine. Experience a vibrant culture. Renew Transfers (others). The wire transfer your commitment to Service Above Self. And instructions are as follows: have fun in a world class city. There are four ways to register: Online, Email, Fax or Mail Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For further information, contact: Labib Najjar, RI Swift Code PNBPUSNNYC or ABA Convention Promotion, at [email protected] 026005092
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Zone Institute – 20-23 October 2011
DG Lara, DGE Stephen, PDGs David, Tony, (in 47 minutes) to be distributed to veterans Cees and Victor and District PR Chair Milton who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. attended the annual Zone Institute in Reston VA last month, convened by RI Director John John Hewko , RI General Secretary, shared Smarge. More than 300 delegates from Zones his priorities for Rotary which were developed 33 and 34 attended, including most of the during his first months in office and arising current and future DGs. The theme of this from ‘listening tour’ meetings with all 800 years’ Institute was ‘Together we Can – Rotary employees. Imagine the Possibilities’ and the possibilities 1. Eradication of polio , including the were made real by an interesting and varied development of a PR plan to celebrate array of speakers, including RI President Elect that day and increased recognition to Sakuji Tanaka, Celine Cousteau motivate Rotarians to keep giving. (granddaughter of Jacques), Brazilian Peace 2. Implementation of the RI strategic and Scholar Eduarda da Costa and the new RI future vision plans so that all districts CEO / General Secretary John Hewko. are ready by 1 st July 2013. 3. Capturing the value of all the work Rotarians do around the world, not just in $$ terms but in volunteer hours and in kind contributions. 4. Spotlight on membership , enhanced by recently approved 12 regional membership plans and focus on attracting younger Rotarians using social media, focused activities and changing formats to appeal to their needs. 5. Branding , to be strengthened by a partnership with a New York PR firm which shall give Rotary a new persona and message about what we are doing PDGs at Zone in the world, as well as a revamp of the Rotary website. In addition to the workshops and networking, there was a great deal of fellowship, as well as John said he felt that every 100 years Rotary a silent auction, House of Friendship and needed to step back and evaluate itself, and in Wounded Warrior Service Project. During the particular to find ways to measure the impact latter, Rotarians packed 500 personal care kits we are having on the world. He has set himself the goal of creating a new streamlined
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culture at Rotary, where Foundation and RI Zone Institute 2012 will be held in Hilton staff work together, supporting Rotarians, with Head, South Carolina in October. Learn one single goal. more at www.rizones33-34.org
Celine Cousteau shared many stunning stories, images and short films from across the globe, and offered insights into the importance of environmental sustainability. She likened Submitted by: Rotary to the Amazon, where many small individual organisms if removed from the DG Lara Quentrall-Thomas system, cannot function, but together create [email protected] and sustain life. She offered the view that we (868) 382-2880 are not apart from nature, but are a part of nature.
Cees and Celine
RI President Elect Sakuji Tanaka spoke about how Rotary allows us to be great and to do more, which is why we put Rotary first - we want to be able to give help when it is needed. He spoke about the commitment Rotarians make to others, when they are safe, have food, shelter and clothing but others RIPE Tanaka, spouse and interpreter in don’t – Rotarians don’t say “it is out of my front of the Capitol hands” but instead they join hands, reach out and help.
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Caribbean Partnership Celebration
The next Caribbean Partnership or by the occasional severe earthquake as in Celebration , as this annual meeting has come the recent case of Haiti. to be called, will take place in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on 27 th and 28 th July, This Zone 33 and 34 grouping represents a 2012 . This is the first time that the meeting total of 29 Rotary districts and over 400 will be held outside of the USA, and we are Rotary clubs. Its meetings therefore afford a indeed privileged that our District has been unique opportunity for the forging of selected as the venue. friendships among Rotarians over a wide geographical area, friendships which could only serve to facilitate the conception and implementation of joint projects for the benefit of their respective communities.
A local committee has been set up under the chairmanship of PP Ian Gillette for the planning of this July conference. The committee has already begun its work. It is intended that all 22 T&T clubs participate both in the planning process and in the hosting of the event.
Rotarians of the District are encouraged to take note of this important upcoming conference and to book the dates firmly in their diaries. The relevant details with regard to such aspects as the conference venue, the topics for presentation and discussion, the According to its website, the Caribbean social programme and the cost of registration Partnership is “an initiative of the Rotary and accommodation will soon be decided, and Clubs and Districts of Zones 33 and 34 to Rotarians will be advised as this information foster friendship and partnership between the comes to hand. southeast US and the Caribbean”. It has evolved from the “Think Caribbean” initiative which was developed in 2007, largely in response to the perceived need for the Submitted by: direction of developmental assistance to the islands of the Caribbean. It was recognised Gerald Popplewell that many of these islands were also faced Secretary with the problem of infrastructural recovery CPC Organising Committee from natural disasters, caused by the hurricanes which traverse the region annually
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Rotary St. Lucia Interact Tree Planting on 11. 11, 2011
In celebration of Interact week the Rotary trail where soil had eroded after Hurricane Club of Saint Lucia invited the participation of Tomas. In each area we planted 11 trees. The all 4 Interact Clubs in a national tree planting date of course was 11. 11, 11. exercise. It was spearheaded by the Saint Lucia National Trust as part of the worldwide activity called “A day on planet earth”.
Rotarian Dr. Marcus Day and Club Secretary Konrad Wagner represented the club and went with the schools travelling on different buses from the schools to the planting areas in the rainforest area of Forestierre as well as along a river bank in the Dennery valley. Interactor planting out a Fat Poke tree along Marcus and Konrad said they had a blast and the Forestry trail the Interactors did really good. In total almost 100 members of the Interact Clubs In addition to this the students planted trees all participated. along the trail to for long term prevent further land slippages along that trail. Overall the The students were in the morning picked up at students in the different groups planted over the different schools by bus and taken to plant 200 trees. nurseries operated by the Forestry Department. There they received a short The following day all students were invited to lecture on the reasons for the exercise and participate in an educational boat ride along what trees we were going to plant. The various Saint Lucia’s west coast to see the World forestry officers explained why specific plants Heritage Pitons from the water. Besides and trees will be planted in certain areas, for learning about the history of the island, the example outlining the long term thinking jury is still out on the Rotarians or the between setting out native species like Fat Interactors learning more, the students had an Poke, Mahaut Cochon, Mahogany in the opportunity to talk about their Interact Clubs rainforest, or interspersed with fruit bearing and plans. The fact they experienced a fair trees like Avodado, Cashew, Orange and amount of rain did little to dampen the spirit. Coconut as well as Vetiver grass along river banks. Submitted by:
After the presentations every participant Konrad Wagner collected trees and the different groups walked Secretary - RC St. Lucia into the rain forest and along the river. [email protected]
In Forestierre the Forestry officers had pre selected 11 specific landslide areas spread out over a distance of app. 1.5 miles along a forest
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Interact Club Members with Rotarian Konrad
Interact Club Members with Forstry Officer
Interactors huddeling on the catamaran during a ra in shower
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Planning for Family Month
December is Family Month. It is also the 1. Organize cultural, musical or artistic Christmas Season, which means Parang in events that are of interest to a Rotarian’s Trinidad and Grenada, Réveillon in the French entire family, so they can all attend and Territories and Dominica, Volkskerstzang in interact amongst other Rotarians and their Suriname, and Carnival in St. Kitts. For most families. of us, it is a time when we prepare our homes 2. Arrange for Rotarian spouses who are and our hearts for the peace and joy of the interested to make a presentation at your season, a time to celebrate with family and club. friends. 3. Hold occasional club and committee meetings in the homes of Rotarians with As we prepare for the season, it is a good time time for fellowship with the whole to reflect on the importance of the Family of household. Rotary. The Family of Rotary includes 4. Involve Rotarian spouses and children in everyone involved in Rotary’s work: fund raisers and service projects. Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, friends and 5. Arrange for child care facilities during benefactors, and most importantly Rotarian Rotary events to encourage family spouses and children. Rotarians who balance participation. their time between work, Rotary and family 6. Recognize wedding anniversaries and are happier and more effective Rotarians. birthdays of Rotarian spouses and children Getting families involved in Rotary helps to at club meetings. achieve this balance. Spouses and children of 7. Establish a Family of Rotary Committee in Rotarians can play a vital role in Rotary too. your club to promote family supported activities. But how family-friendly are our clubs? Do we 8. Carry out a family focused service project, do enough to get Rotarian families involved in like helping a family who has lost their the work of Rotary? Are we understanding to home in a fire or dealing with a family Rotarians with young children and try to member in prison. accommodate them when planning Rotary 9. Reach out to the widows and widowers of functions and projects? Do we reach out to Rotarians, especially during the Christmas Rotary families in need? Building family is season. hard work and requires an ongoing 10. Find ways to improve the communication commitment. It is also what brings us the between Rotary Clubs and Rotarian most joy and satisfaction. families so they understand why their family member is involved in Rotary and Here are some ideas to make our clubs more the importance of their Rotary work. family friendly: I encourage you to give some focus to the Family of Rotary as we prepare for Christmas.
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As RI President Kalyan says, let’s all "reach within to embrace our Rotary family, so that we can better embrace all of humanity”.
Best Wishes for the Christmas Season.
PP Mario Bento District Club Service Chair Rotary Club of Antigua Sundown
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Rotaract Club Genesis – BBQ Sale
On September 30 th , the Rotaract Club Genesis organized a finance project, a BBQ sale. The objectives of this project were to gain money for a community project and to show off the cooking talents in the club. For this project we sold prepaid tokens before the day itself. Every customer received a token of the meal they bought. With this token they could come and pick up their BBQ specialty. On that day we also sold BBQ specials for those who passed by and wanted to have a taste of the cooking talents in the club.
The duration of this project was 6 hours. After Some of the Rotaractors who packed the meals all the preparations, we shared the work that had to be done that night. Some of the Rotaractors barbequed, some of them baked fries and the others packed the meals.
We were finally sold out due to constant orders that we had. So this project ended successfully and may be repeated next year.
One of the cooking talents
Genesis BBQ Sale at Top Ice
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Rotaract St. Kitts Raffle
The Rotaract Club of St. Kitts recently had the drawing of its 25th Anniversary Raffle. The fundraiser was a success, and we were able to make a profit despite financial challenges in the economy. Thanks a lot for supporting us.
Submitted by:
Burnell A. Nisbett Treasurer Rotaract Club of St. Kitts Website: rotaractstkitts.webs.com
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RLYA Grenada 2012
Fellow Rotarians, the Rotary Clubs in the Isle similarities and differences with neighbouring of Spice-Grenada are anxiously awaiting the Caribbean islands and countries further afield. registration forms for the two or more It continues to inspire discerning visitors with delegates representing your Club at RYLA in its appealing mix of natural, cultural and Grenada 26-28 January 2012. These forms historical attractions. Some of the activities can be faxed to: +473-435-1854 or scanned that can be enjoyed while visiting are: and emailed to: Underwater Sculpture Park or historic forts; [email protected] . learning of our various spices and their uses; enjoying our beaches including our world Payment details: Bank Drafts must be made renowned Grand Anse Beach; waterfalls, payable to ‘The Rotary Club of Grenada- extinct volcanic crater or plantation houses; RYLA’ account numbers: 3005048 (EC$), diving; river tubing at one of our meandering 3005050 (US$) or Wire Transfer : The Bank of rivers; hashing, hiking or mountain biking Nova Scotia, St. George’s, Grenada; Swift through one of our rain forest trails or Code: NOSCGDGD; A/C#3005048-The shopping at the mall, stores or craft centers. Rotary Club of Grenada-RYLA. In addition to registering high influx of Our Committee has been working tirelessly to visitors to our shores, the summer months are ensure that all delegates enjoy the RYLA also considered one of our busier periods. experience and we look forward to welcoming Beginning during the first weekend in August, them to our shores. there is the annual Regatta festival in Carriacou. Events such as the Maroon, String Let’s Go Grenada! Band Music are also calendar events for the sister-isle. The second weekend in August witnesses the culmination of Grenada’s carnival as nationals and visitors merge to enjoy the fun associated with the festival: calypso, soca, steel-band music, Our tri-island state: Grenada, Carriacou and traditional and fancy masqueraders. Annually, Petite Martinique is a safe, natural and very the new-year rings in two festivals, as fishing authentic destination. Located at the southern- and sailing enthusiasts visit our shores for the most point of the chain of islands that events, fun and frolic associated with the separates the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Spice Isle Billfish tournament and the Ocean, is a stunning volcanic island that has Grenada Sailing festival. become the genuine ‘Spice of the Caribbean’. Passing centuries have seen the Island grow in Come! See and enjoy a place where all of prominence due to its colourful history, spice nature's best gifts can be found. Meet our plantations, lush vegetation and friendly people whose simple, celebratory, colourful people. The Isle of Spice has attracted various lifestyle and unmatched warmth make connotations that bring to the fore its Grenadians the very 'Spice' of the land. The
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Grenadian experience - varied, active, energizing and quietly exciting - will put you in tune with the 'Rhythms of Spice' for a lifetime! We look forward to seeing your RYLA participants in Grenada, 26-28 January 2012. Welcome to the Isle of Spice-Grenada!
Submitted by:
Rotarian Alana Wilson District 7030 RYLA Chair [email protected] Tel: (473) 419-0153
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A Haiti Experience By Susan Hale
“Four (4) Rotarians from Trinidad, led by District 7030 DG Lara, set off on the D7030 Rotary mission to Haiti on 14th November 2011. The Guadeloupe Rotary team was already in Haiti and they spearheaded the arrangements regarding the visit of the site for proposed building of a school in the remote area of Nippes, west of Port-au-Prince. ”
PP Susan Hale from the Rotary Club of Maraval gives a riveting account of her Mission to Haiti which took place on 14 th – 17 th November, 2011.
Read all about this exciting adventure in next month’s newsletter!!
The Rotary Team
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A COUPLE OF DIAMONDS
One of our District’s best known Rotarians Governor of District 7030. Today, at the age and his equally popular partner-in-service of 92, he remains an active Rotarian, with an together celebrated a rare milestone enviable 100 per cent attendance record at achievement earlier this year. August 25, 2011 weekly club meetings, and an invaluable marked the 60 th anniversary of the marriage of resource of Rotary knowledge and wisdom, to Rupert Cheekes of Trinidad to Mary Bourne all who would seek his advice. of Barbados. Perhaps it was planned that way, but it is nevertheless interesting that the This remarkable man also continues to go to wedding took place on the day preceding work every day at Caribbean Industries Mary’s birthday on 26 th August. Mary, bless Limited, the company he founded many years her loyal, loving heart, insists it was the best ago, and which he now runs with the help of birthday gift she ever received. his son Andrew and his grandsons Mark and Randall.
Mary has been unfailingly present at PDG Rupert’s side through all of his Rotary exploits, including the three occasions when he represented the RI President at District Conferences – in Boone, North Carolina, USA in 1997, in Akron, Ohio, USA in 2001 and in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 2003. It can be argued that she knows just as much about Rotary as Rupert. She is an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Port of Spain West, to which she has given much over the years.
Throughout his entire Rotary career Rupert May the District continue to be blessed with has remained the consummate Rotarian, the inspiring presence of this outstanding recognised within the district and beyond for Rotary couple for many years to come! his dedication to our organisation and its ideal of service. He is a charter member of the Submitted by: Rotary Club of Port of Spain West, which received its charter on 23 rd February, 1976. He Gerald Popplewell became the club’s President in 1983-1984, Rotary Club of Port of Spain West somewhat reluctantly, he says, because he was not sure how his largely uncompromising style would be received by his fellow members. His success in this office must have convinced him that really there was nothing seriously wrong with him, for he continued with even greater commitment to Rotary to the point where in 1994-1995 he served RI as the
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In Remembrance
The name Carl Bourne will forever be linked excellent Treasurer (an office which he held with the name of the Rotary Club of Barbados on several occasions). West. Though not a founding member, Carl was one of its earliest members being inducted From the early days, Carl’s contribution to the to the Club in 1976 one year after its Rotary Club of Barbados West and the formation. Since that time he has provided the community was great. He was active in all Club and the community with service above Club projects, and in particular to its Toy self. A true Rotarian. Cheer program (now Food Hamper program), the Medical Assistance program, the Career Showcase program and in the creation of the Play Parks programs. Carl was usually a member of the committees involved in the construction of the Play Parks and in particular he provided great assistance during the planning stages of the Folkestone Play Park.
Carl at all times distinguished himself by the level of service provided and it was therefore no surprise when he was one of the first members of the Club to be awarded with a Paul Harris Fellowship. This award was given sparingly in those days and only to members of the Club who were considered to have served the community and Rotary selflessly. It is an honour that is highly prized among Rotarians. By 1992 notwithstanding that the Club was founded in 1975 there were only five such Awardees of whom Carl was one.
Carl’s contribution to Rotary West never faltered over the years. He was the epitome of the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”, he Save for the office of President (which he will truly be missed and will never be declined to accept) Carl has held with replaced. distinction almost every office and position in the Club. He has always been looked upon as an anchor of the Club being a knowledgeable Submitted by: and balanced individual with a keen business mind and was often turned to for his opinion Dennis Chandler which you could be sure would be unbiased. Rotary Club of Barbados West He also being a stickler for detail made an
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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
Donor Recognition Opportunities
Club Recognition Opportunities
EVERY ROTARIAN, EVERY YEAR CLUB
This banner is awarded to clubs that achieve a minimum US$100 per capita and 100 percent participation with every active member contributing some amount to the Annual Programs Fund during the Rotary year. This annual banner recognition is awarded at the conclusion of the Rotary year.
100% ROTARY FOUNDATION SUSTAINING MEMBER CLUB
Rotary clubs must achieve a US$100 per capita and every active member of the club must personally contribute $100 or more to the Annual Programs Fund during the Rotary year. This annual banner recognition is awarded at the conclusion of the Rotary year and is based on active membership as of 30 June.
TOP THREE PER CAPITA IN ANNUAL PROGRAMS FUND GIVING
Banners are given to the top three per capita giving clubs in each district. To be eligible, clubs must achieve a minimum US$50 per capita. This annual banner recognition is awarded at the conclusion of the Rotary year
CONGRATULATIONS !! to the following clubs which received TRF awards for the 2010-2011 Highest Giving to the Foundation Per Rotary Year: Capita in District 7030: #1: RC San Fernando. Rotary Club of Point Fortin received a special #2: RC Paramaribo Central. award as the only 100% SUSTAINING #3: RC Central Port of Spain. MEMBER Club in the District.
Clubs that achieved 100% member participation in EVERY ROTARIAN, EVERY YEAR : RC Fort de France Sud. RC Point Fortin. RC Sangre Grande.
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That’s what Friendship Exchange is For
In 2007 RC Paramaribo Residence came up that by working together with our sister clubs with a plan to renovate or build as much as from all over the world we will reach our goal. possible toilet blocks for primary schools. An assessment had showed that about 10% of the sanitation facilities of primary schools were in Submitted by: a terrible state. Waddy Sowma [email protected]
On October 20, 2011 the fourth toilet block was completed. The recently finished project was funded by RC Paramaribo Residence for US$ 2,929, RC Rapid City for US$ 10,000, RC Crystal City for US$ 700, District 5610 for US$ 7,887, The Rotary Foundation for US$ 14,351 and others for US$ 7,000.
What started as a Friendship Exchange between the two clubs in 2009 has finally culminated in the completion of a beautiful and a much needed project. Together the clubs applied for a matching grant which was awarded. By doing so, their contribution and that of District 5610 was increased by the matching of the TRF.
Soon we will start our fifth sanitation project in cooperation with RC Voorburg (The Netherlands). After this one we still need to realize about 25 more. But we know for sure
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My journey from Guyana to the United States as an Ambassadorial Scholar By Colette Hytmiah
Like many nationals from developing children enjoying their recreational time after countries I had always hoped to visit the school, or neighbors having conversations United States of America some day. Constant with each other across their fences. This is not exposure to Western culture through television the case in Norfolk Virginia. I live in a very programs made me want to experience all that quiet community where there isn’t much I saw on television including shopping in large activity on the streets outside of students malls, riding the subway, and benefiting from parking their vehicles to attend the University. the tertiary education offered. I am now accustomed to a new way of getting I truly believe that my selection as this year’s transportation. No longer can I walk to the ambassadorial scholar was a timed blessing corner and stop a passing bus or car; I now from God. Not being successful in my 2008 have to time my departure from home to application I continued life with hopes that ensure that I am at the bus stop on time, if not, one day my dream of experiencing the I have to wait half of an hour for the next bus Western culture would become a reality. This to arrive. dream was fulfilled in 2010 when I was selected as District 7030’s ambassadorial Overall, living in Norfolk and being a part of scholar to District 7600. the Rotary District 7600 has been an amazing experience. I have visited several Rotary clubs and made presentations on Guyana’s culture and the work of Rotary and Rotaract in Guyana. To date I have attended the District’s annual Rotary conference and Interact- Rotaract Conference. I have also had the pleasure of socializing with several Rotarians. I have dined with them and enjoyed sports games with them. I have had the pleasure of going to my first American football and baseball games, which proved to be very enjoyable experiences.
This scholarship experience has also allowed me to reconnect with relatives and friends who District Governor Jim Bynum and Colette at the would have migrated from Guyana to the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise United States years ago. My experience in the United States thus far has been very rewarding. Everyday there is Another great reward has been the knowledge something new to learn. I have had to make gained at Norfolk State University where I am adjustments in my lifestyle based on my new pursuing a Masters Degree in Media and environment. My home environment was very Communication: Public Relations. I have not busy where people were always seen on the only benefitted from the academics, but also streets, either commuting to and from work, from socializing with people from various
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walks of life. Norfolk State is a melting pot of cultures, with students coming from different states, and socio-economic backgrounds. I have also gained tremendously from my mass communications department’s annual field trip to New York. This trip afforded students the opportunity to visit several news entities and meet with professionals who offered sound advice for our different career aspirations. Had I not come to Norfolk State I would not have been given the opportunity to stand in the control room and view a live airing of Brian Williams’ Night News program. Past General Secretary and Chief Operating My experience as an ambassadorial scholar to Officer of Rotary International and the Rotary District 7600 has been an exciting journey Foundation, and RI President’s thus far. I have met new friends, gained new Representative, Edwin Futa family members, and have learned to appreciate a culture that is so different from my own. As I prepare to end one semester, I look forward to the experiences that the New Year will offer.
Colette and Pres. Jeff - Rotary Churchland
Conference – Colette and DG Jim
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Number of Members and Percentage Attendance for the Month of October 2011
Montserrat Nevis 75.00% Antigua 45 88.05% New Amsterdam Antigua Sundown Paramaribo Arima Paramaribo Central 67 54.36% Barbados 82 62.36% Paramaribo Residence 52 59.62% Barbados South 41 71.61% Penal 18 75.00% Barbados West 41 83.33% Piarco 67.00% Basse Terre 52.94% Point Fortin Basse Terre Fort St. Charles 14 48.00% Pointe-à-Pierre 33 59.00% Bequia Pointe-à-Pitre 35 81.00% Cayenne 35 57.40% Pointe-à-Pitre Est 18 79.00% Cayenne Est Pointe-à-Pitre Fleur d'Epée 38 80.00% Central Port of Spain Pointe-à-Pitre Jarry Chaguanas 27 62.04% Port of Spain 46.00% Corriverton Port of Spain West 48 72.92% Demerara 44 80.00% Princes Town 24 91.67% Diego Martin 22 40.00% Rémire-Montjoly 26 73.10% Dominica Saint Pierre 20 55.00% Felicity/Charlieville 23 78.08% Saint-Laurent du Maroni Mana 15 43.00% Fort-de-France San Fernando 23 81.52% Fort-de-France Ouest San Fernando South 32 86.75% Fort-de-France Sud San Juan 24 81.00% François 27 57.00% Sangre Grande 16 31.00% Georgetown 62 52.22% Schoelcher 21 90.00% Georgetown Central Southwest Tobago Grande Terre 13 79.53% St. Augustine 39 23.00% Grenada 24 75.00% St. Augustine West 21 89.37% Grenada East St. Kitts 45 51.00% Gros Islet 19 72.00% St. Lucia 41 68.90% Kourou 32 65.00% St. Lucia South 12 30.37% Lamentin 34 77.00% St. Vincent 34 63.37% Liamuiga St. Vincent South Maracas/St. Joseph 41 41.95% Stabroek 35 99.00% Maraval 28 74.51% Tobago Marie Galante
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District Website: www.rotarydistrict7030.org
Rotary International Website: www.rotary.org
Rotaract District 7030 website: www.rotaract7030.org
Register for the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand: http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/Events/Convention/Pages/HowtoRegister.aspx
Literacy Ahead Award: http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/7030//HTML/115334//literacy_award_certification_for m_en.doc
Caribbean Partnership Celebration: http://www.caribbeanpartnership.org/
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Rotary District 7030 Officers – 2011/2012 District Governor: Lara Quentrall-Thomas ; (868) 382-2880; [email protected] District Secretary: Eric Adams ; (868) 685-8869; [email protected] District Treasurer: Anson Khan ; (868) 678-4041; [email protected] Assistant District Governors:
Antigua & Barbuda St. Lucia Paul Ryan ; (268) 462-3234; [email protected] Lisle Chase ; (758) 455-7700 or (758) 285-6300 or (758) 713-6300; [email protected] Barbados St. Vincent & The Grenadines Grenville Phillips ; (246) 422-4399; Brian A. Glasgow ; (784) 456-2669; [email protected] [email protected] Dominica Suriname Grayson Stedman Sr. ; (767) 276-6905 or (767) Gerard Alberga ; 597-473804 or 597-421407 or 597- 225-5225; [email protected] or 08911233; [email protected] [email protected] French Guyana Trinidad & Tobago - Central Marie Le Hir ; 0594 328 900 or 0694 233 755; Rahendra Seemungal ; (868) 680-9031; [email protected] or [email protected] [email protected] Grenada Trinidad & Tobago - East Roy O'Neale ; (473) 409-2146; Kurt Chee a Wee ; (868) 681-9127 or (868) 645-9212 [email protected] or (868) 640-8833; [email protected] Guadeloupe Trinidad & Tobago - North East Stéphane Denaro ; 06 90 63 82 77 or 05 90 92 Vin Lutchman ; (868) 685-7221or (868) 394-3475; 60 00; [email protected] or [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] Guyana Trinidad & Tobago - North West Kalam Juman-Yassin; (592) 225-5133 or (592) Janice Roberts ; (868) 680-8431; 610-2766; [email protected] [email protected] Martinique Trinidad & Tobago - South Michel Andre ; 0696 455697 or 0596 734040; Ann Marie Rogers ; (868) 752-9954; [email protected] [email protected] St. Kitts & Nevis Trinidad & Tobago - Tobago Percival Hanley ; (869) 662-3922 or (869) 465- Sonia Louis ; (868) 751-5744 or (868) 639-3372 or 2511 ext. 143; [email protected] (868) 635-0947; [email protected]
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Rotaract District 7030 Executive Directory
No. Position Officer Country Club Contact Info District Rotaract Trinidad Ph: 1-868-687-8322 OR 1-868- PP Vishi 1 Representative and Chaguanas 490-6266 Beharry (DRR) Tobago E: [email protected] Deputy District Trinidad Rotaract IPP Todd Ph: 1-868-784-5503 2 and Tobago Representative Denoon E: [email protected] Tobago (DDRR) President Trinidad Ph: 1-868-701-9188 3 District Secretary Jamila and Maraval E: [email protected] George Tobago President Trinidad St. Ph: 1-868-491-2248 4 District Treasurer Danielle and Augustine E: [email protected] Hanson Tobago Immediate Past PP Angele Ph: 1-597-851-0367 5 Suriname Paramaribo DRR (IPDRR) Mendeszoon E: [email protected]
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CDs for Haiti
For CD’s, please contact the Rotary Club of Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe:
Marie-Elise Dongal: [email protected] Stephane Denaro: [email protected]
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