Discovering our District Rotary District 7030 ∞ 2011-2012 Newsletter Rotary District 7030 is home to more than 2,000 Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors in 14 countries of the Southern Caribbean, speaking English, French and Dutch. Visit us at http://www.rotarydistrict7030.org 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 District 7030 District Newsletter – December 1, 2011 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 1 District 7030 District Newsletter – December 1, 2011 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 2 District 7030 District Newsletter – December 1, 2011 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 3 District 7030 District Newsletter – December 1, 2011 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, 4 District 7030 District Newsletter – December 1, 2011 . 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 5 District 7030 District Newsletter – December 1, 2011 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.