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DISTRICT THEME 2013-14

DG Jeremy Hurst, 2013-14

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TABLE OF CONTENTSWHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS ISSUE…

News of District interest first…Page No.

District Governor (2013-14) - August message 3DG Travel Schedule and photos 4Public Image Grant achieved 6Club Charter Celebrations 7Caribbean Partnership Celebration 8Club-of-the-Month (COTM) information 11Mother and Child Health 12Coming Events 14Social Media – YouTube 15District Conference 2014 16Service Above Self 17

CLUB NEWS Grand Cayman Sunrise 18 Grand Cayman Central 21 Bahamas Clubs 23 East Nassau 24 E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020 25 Eleuthera 26 Liguanea Plains 27 St. Maarten Mid-Isle 29 St. Martin Sunrise 31 South East Nassau 33 North St. Catherine, Jamaica 33 May Pen, Jamaica 34 International Clean Water Project, Haiti 35 St. John, USVI 36 Nassau 37 Haiti Leadership Assembly 39 Les Cayes, Haiti 41 Anguilla – one Rotarian’s good works 43 Further travel schedule for DG in September 43 Rotaract Corner 44Rotary History 47Rotary Wisdom – Reflections on Service 48Club-of-the-Month (COTM) Program Information (English) 49Club-of-the-Month (COTM) Submission Template (English) 50Club-of-the-Month (COTM) Program Information (French) 51Club-of-the-Month (COTM) Submission Template (French) 52References 53

Visit our new district portalwww.7020.org

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MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR (2013-14)

JEREMY HURST

Dear fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors and Family of Rotary,

Membership Growth and/or Quality?

Michelle and I have just completed our first “Official Visits” to the Rotary Clubs of South West and West Jamaica, during which we had the opportunity to reflect on what a tremendous district we are lucky to be part of. On a daily basis, we saw examples of Rotarians from all vocations coming together to deliver “Service above Self,” meeting our communities needs and, at the same time, getting tremendous satisfaction from doing so – “Engaging Rotary and Changing Lives” for the good in many, many ways.

None of the clubs we visited, however, had over 35 members and most of them had 15 members or less. Even so, all of them still manage to punch well above their weight in terms of the impact of the service they deliver and, as importantly, the fellowship and fun they enjoy when they do so!

That said, it was clear that some of these clubs were struggling to stay even the size they were, and that the load was falling increasingly on the shoulders of a few, which, whilst admirable, is not likely to be sustainable. We will only succeed as an organisation if we refresh ourselves with new blood on a continual basis.

However, is that the full picture? I feel the key is that, whilst bringing in new members is clearly important, of at least equal importance – and perhaps more so – is the quality and character of the potential members we are thinking of inviting to join us.

Prospective members not only need to be able to give the Three T’s - Time, Treasure and Talent - to become good Rotarians (with the emphasis on the Time and Talent in my opinion), but also need to meet the high standards of ethics and integrity that Rotary demands, as set out in the Rotary Code of Conduct below and reinforced by our 4-Way Test.

(http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/200en.pdf).

Quite clearly, if we follow this as our gold standard, not everyone will make the cut as a Rotarian. However, I feel strongly that the result will be a better, more sustainable one for us all.

So as we enter August, which is our Membership and Extension month, certainly let’s go out and attract new members (a net of two per club for 2013/14 please!), but more importantly, let’s make sure that these prospective members are “fit of head and heart” to be good Rotarians before we invite them in. Of course, being selective in this way means we will have to do a better job at retaining and engaging our existing members as RI President Ron Burton is calling us to do with this year’s theme.

However, if we follow this formula, in my opinion, our great organisation, our district and clubs, will go from strength to strength and ensure we can deliver even more effective service to our communities, not just today, but well into the future too. Let me know what you think at jeremyhurst7020@gmail.com

Yours in Rotary Service,

Jeremy Hurst

Governor 2013/14District 7020Rotary International

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TRAVEL SCHEDULE

PHOTOS OF DISTRICT GOVERNOR JEREMY’S CLUB VISITS

At left - Honoured to present an award recognising PDG Garfield's outstanding contribution to the Rotary Club of Mandeville, Jamaica on behalf of the club. Great hospitality and fellowship - Official Visits off to a great start! At right - An honour and pleasure

to share Rotary fellowship and experiences with some of the District's great Rotarians, such as Charlie Braham Award Winner PP Wesley Levy from May Pen.

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Above left - Rotary Club Of Maypen meets multiple community needs with cleverly designed bridge, path and bus shelter solution to cross a dyke next to a main road. Kids can now reach their sports complex safely whilst passengers wait in comfort for their bus.

Final phase is painting and bold Rotary branding. Great project typical of this vibrant club

Above right - DG Jeremy spending time with members of the Rotary Club of Mandeville — with Jennifer Barrett-Newman, Michelle Hurst, Maxine Turner, Patrick Adizua, Pauline Channer and Jeremy Hurst.

At left above - President Paul of Rotary Club of Christiana presents a check in support of the Christiana Library's Summer Camp Programme to Librarian Ms. Sterling. (Rotary helped build the library by the way!) At right - Rotary Club of Christinana, Jamaica built and own this structure and now need help to turn it into a Vocational Training Centre for youth at risk…. Their next great project!

At left - Rotary Club of Mandeville's Hospitality Industry Vocational Training Scheme in a "Rotary-built" structure.

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District 7020 has been successful in our bid for a District Public Image Grant for 2013-14.

We have just had confirmation from the PR Grants committee of Rotary International!

The campaign to be launched will involve the entire District. The campaign will comprise localised 'This Close' advertisements in a

variety of media, featuring local icons.

The pilot programme will commence with The Bahamas, Cayman and Jamaica on October 24, 2013 and the remaining countries will begin their

campaigns on January 5, 2014.

DG Jeremy Hurst and PI Chair Sheila Bethel will be forwarding information and resources in the next few weeks.

To facilitate communication between the various countries, we urge AGs to come together to appoint a Country PI/PR Chair & committee, to

oversee overall Rotary branding for that country, and to move the Grant campaign forward.

We will need the assistance and cooperation of all clubs to ensure that we fulfill the requirements of the Grant.

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Celebration/Activity Date

Attendance Report Due

Club Charter Celebrations

3rd of the month

St. Croix West, USVI August 12, 1968

Abaco, Bahamas August 20, 1971

West Nassau, Bahamas September 2, 1970

Port Antonio, Jamaica September 8, 1970

St. Andrew, Jamaica September 8, 2966

St. Croix Harborside, USVI September 10, 1996

Jacmel, Haiti September 12, 1984

Downtown Kingston, Jamaica September 21, 1982

HAITIHaiti was removed from the travel ban list at the end of June, 2013. Notification will go out

shortly that it is now open to RI-funded travel.

It should be noted that Port au Prince remains listed as a RED FIVE zone and all travelers need to be aware that it is a very dangerous city.

POLIOThe Gates Foundation will match two-to-one, up to US$35 million per year, every dollar

Rotary commits to reduce the funding shortfall for polio eradication through 2018,” said Jeff Raikes, the foundation’s chief executive officer, in a prerecorded video address shown during

the plenary session on 25 June.

“If fully realized, the value of this new partnership with Rotary is more than $500 million. In this way, your contributions to polio will work twice as hard.”

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Please log in to the website – www.caribbeanpartnership.org to register and find more information.

CPC 20136257 NW 38th Drive

Coral Springs, FL 33067Phone: 954-369-8667

Email: governortodd@gmail.com

• Conveniently located to three major airports (FLL, PBI, MIA)• Transportation available to/from hotel• $98 room rate available before and after the event• Celebration begins 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, immediately following close of Zone Institute• Working sessions in all major areas of focus - global grant projects

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WHY CARIBBEAN PARTNERSHIP?Our Purpose

1. Cultural Exchange2. Developing Rotary Relationships, Fellowship, and Friendships3. Increasing communications between countries4. Sharing Rotary ideas and interests and assisting in strengthening Rotary in partnered clubs and districts5. Developing joint projects as a natural evolution from each of the above6. Assisting individuals with the basic necessities of life in the event of a disaster

Our program falls under The Family of Rotary and includes our Partners in Service (Interact, Rotaract)

Forms available on the Caribbean Partnership website include:

Caribbean Club Agreement FormU.S. Club Agreement Form

VISIT THE CARIBBEAN PARTNERSHIP WEBSITE

www.caribbeanpartnership.org

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ARE YOU READY?

District 7020's unique program, Club of the Month, begins again this in August. The program, aimed at encouraging clubs to celebrate the RI monthly theme and to exchange ideas between clubs which lead to greater service to their communities and to their members.

August is Membership Month, typically this month produces a high level of participation from clubs throughout the District. While the judges are required to select winners, in reality all clubs which submit entries are winners. Taking the time to celebrate each monthly theme and to record and share the club activities illustrates a significant level of caring about the efforts of Rotarians.

The team of judges as well as the steering committee thank you all for the passion with which you have participated in past years and look forward to reading about your successes this coming year.

Please click here for links to the Program Details and the Submission Template. We look forward to hearing from you!

Diana WhiteProgram Chair

Êtes-vous prêt au défi?

Le programme unique de District 7020, le Club du mois commence ce mois-ci pour l'année 2013-2014. Le programme vise àencourager les clubs à célébrer le thème mensuel du RI et d'échanger des idées qui conduisent à un meilleur service aux communautéset aux membres.

Août est le mois de l'adhésion, en général ce mois-ci produit un niveau élevé de participation de nos clubs. Alors que les juges sont tenus de sélectionner les gagnants, en réalité, tous les clubs qui soumettent les entrées sont gagnants. Prendre le temps de célébrerchaque thème et d'enregistrer et de partager les activités du club montre un niveau important de se soucier des efforts des Rotariens.

L'équipe des juges ainsi que le comité de pilotage Merci à tous pour la passion avec laquelle vous avez participé au cours des dernières années et nous nous réjouissons à la lecture de vos succès cette année à venir.

S'il vous plaît cliquer ici pour les liens vers les détails du programme et le modèle de présentation. Nous sommes impatients de vous entendre!

Diana WhitePrésident du programme

NOTE: The templates and further information are attached at the end of this newsletter.

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MOTHER AND CHILD HEALTH CARE…submitted by Vernella Fuller

INTRODUCTION

Every day mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes.

Maternal and Child Health Care, is one of Rotary’s Six Areas of Focus. This means that there are Global Grants available for Clubs to do projects in this area, and so help alleviate the suffering of mothers and their children.Please also see Rotary International’s Areas of Focus Booklet, which is available at rotary.org.

Additionally, The District Areas of Focus Team has a dedicated area on the District Website: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50041/SitePage/maternal-child-heath

We would like to highlight your projects on these pages and in the District Newsletter, so please let us have your captioned pictures so our District can be inspired by your work.

You may have already thought of your own projects or you may be looking for additional inspiration.Below are examples of projects your club can do in the different areas of Maternal and Child Health Care. You may wish to collaborate with other clubs or organisations, or combine the numbered areas to form one large sustainable project.

CHILD HEALTH CARE

“9 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation.” (Rotary’s Areas of Focus Booklet)

What Projects Can My Club Do?

Immunizations and Antibiotics1. Run information sessions for pregnant mothers on the importance of immunizations.2. Fund information leaflets for mothers on immunizations and antibiotics.3. Provide immunizations and antibiotics for children under 5 years old.4. Fund transportation costs for mothers to get to clinics and health centres to obtain immunizations for their babies.5. Develop and fund a centre specialising in providing immunizations and antibiotics for mothers and children.

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Nutrition1. Establish and maintain information sessions encouraging mothers to breastfeed their

babies.2. Establish and maintain public awareness programmes on what constitutes good

nutrition, and the importance of good nutrition for mothers and their children.3. Identify communities with prevalence of underweight children; provide food baskets

for mothers and their children, establish and maintain information and support programmes.

4. Fund the production of information sheets promoting different diets, as well as techniques to prepare and preserve food.

5. Promote the inclusion of public nutrition training in community midwife and nursing education curricula.

Mother to Infant HIV Transmission1. Establish and maintain information sessions, workshops, and meetings on how to prevent mother to infant HIV transmission.2. Establish and fund a public awareness and information campaign about how to prevent mother to infant HIV transmission.3. Establish and fund a programme to give women access to free or low-cost prenatal care and voluntary HIV testing and

counselling. 4. Establish and fund the provision of antiretroviral drugs for mothers, and on-going support and counselling.

5. Fund a sustainable Maternal and Child Health HIV response programme to strengthen health and community systems, to tackle the social determinants of health that drive the epidemic and hinder the response.

ANTENATAL CARE & CHILDBIRTH

“80% of maternal deaths could be prevented with access to reproductive health services and trained health care workers.” (Rotary’s Areas of Focus Booklet)

What Projects Can My Club Do?

Maternal Deaths1. Fund the provision of birthing kits to health care professionals.2. Fund accredited training programmes for all grades of health care professionals.3. Establishing and/or fund a health centre that provides ante and post-natal care, treatment, education and support.4. Establish and fund a public awareness campaign about available reproductive health services.5. Establish and fund information leaflets, meeting and or workshops promoting safe motherhood.

Family Planning

“53 million unintended pregnancies could be prevented through family planning.” (Rotary’s Areas of Focus Booklet.)

1. Fund culturally and religion aware Family Planning information sheets and resources.2. Establish and fund family planning workshops or training sessions for family planning health care workers. 3. Establish and fund youth health clinics that provide family planning services, education, information, support, and advocacy

for teenagers.4. Establish and fund public awareness campaign on local issues related to family planning.5. Establish and fund a high school based sex-education programme.

Further information, help, and support are available from Vernella Fuller – vefuller@gmail.comVernella is the District Chair for Maternal and Child Health Care. She is part of the Areas of Focus District Team.

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AugustMembership and Extension Month

September Celebration of Youth Month – Formerly New Generations

Caribbean Partnership Celebration 2013Two days of celebration of the partnerships of the Rotary clubs

of the mainland and the islands in Zones 33 & 34.Sunday, September 8 and Monday, September 9

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

International Day of PeaceSeptember 21, 2013

OctoberVocational Service Month

NovemberThe Rotary Foundation Month

World Interact WeekWeek of November 5

DecemberFamily of Rotary Month

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The Importance of Social Media

Web-based platform with a focus on social networks and building relationships

Founded in February 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people or groups to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform fororiginal content creators and advertisers large and small.

As a Rotary club member, YouTube is a great tool for getting your message out there, for little cost.

YouTube is also a great way to get to communicate ongoing information about a new project initiative or service project to club members or members of your community. If you are looking for an effective way of advertising your club this is the way to go.

Uploading and downloading is easy, relatively fast and depending on your connection to the Internet, may be almost instant. There is an installation of a program or two that may need to be done in order to view, download and upload programs. However it is all pretty self-explanatory. It is not a difficult process to get going.

Do a search for Rotary District 7020, and you can find information on our District Conference 2014-15:

Ken Guiste, Social Media Chair

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…www.rotary.org

Rotary’s official mottoes, Service Above Self and One Profits Most Who Serves Best, trace back to the early days of the organization.In 1911, He Profits Most Who Serves Best was approved as the Rotary motto at the second convention of the National Association of Rotary Clubs of America, in Portland, Oregon. It was adapted from a speech made by Rotarian Arthur Frederick Sheldon to the first convention, held in Chicago the previous year. Sheldon declared that "only the science of right conduct toward others pays. Business is the science of human services. He profits most who serves his fellows best."

The Portland convention also inspired the motto Service Above Self. During a convention outing on the Columbia River, Ben Collins, president of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, talked with Seattle Rotarian J.E. Pinkham about the proper way to organize a Rotary club, offering the principle his club had adopted: Service, Not Self. Pinkham invited Paul P. Harris, who also was on the boat trip, to join their conversation. Harris asked Collins to address the convention, and the phrase Service, Not Self was met with great enthusiasm.

At the 1950 RI Convention in Detroit, slightly modified versions of the two slogans were formally approved as the official mottoes of Rotary: He Profits Most Who Serves Best and Service Above Self. The 1989Council on Legislation established Service Above Self as the principal motto of Rotary, because it best conveys the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service. He Profits Most Who Serves Best was modified by the 2004 Council to They Profit Most Who Serve Best and by the 2010 Council to its current wording, One Profits Most Who Serves Best.

Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace.

-- Dr. Albert Schweitzer

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ROTARY CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN SUNRISE…submitted by Gina McBryan

Family Resource Center Receives Financial Support from Rotary Sunrise

…supplied by Director Stacy Parke

Formerly known as the Women's Resource Center, the name was changed a couple years age to provide free professional support, counselling and aid to families in crisis.

The Family Resource Center recently supported a "Say No to Bullying Campaign" and have a number of other activities coming up that would need financial support as well as volunteer support. Program co-ordinator, Ms. Miriam Foster was happy for the financial support of $1,000 from Rotary Sunrise and the opportunity to address club members about the Center.

At right - Community Service Director (2012-2013) Stacy Parke (left)Programme co-ordinator of Family Resource Center Miriam Foster

(right)

Rotary Sunrise Ships Container Donation to Peru

submitted by VP Kim Remizowski

In mid-April former Rotarian Tim Dailey contacted Rotarian Woody to assist with a shipment of goods to a needy country. The goods consisted of treated lumber (from a local project) and over 50 plastic bags of clothes (mainly t-shirts) and left-over gift items from a Dart store in Cayman called Cheeky Monkey.

The clothing was smoke damaged and the items were rendered unsalable to the general public. Tim Dailey also donated all of the wood/lumber, fans, lights and insulation from his company Cay Shred Ltd. in Cayman.

Blessed are those who can give without rememberingand receive without forgetting.

~~~~~The irony of life is that, by the time you're old enough to know your way

around, you're not going anywhere.

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Tim was instrumental in procuring a 20ft container from Seaboard Marine; however, the shipment had to happen quickly before demurraging charges would take effect.

President Tony and Rotarian Ron Stoll became involved with the shipment of these goods to Haiti.

Due to the amount of time involved to coordinate the shipment to Haiti a nd the fact the goods could not be shipped through the United States, the group then turned to our fellow Rotarian counterparts in Jamaica. This again resulted in considerable red tape and timing issues for delivery. VP Kim then suggested the goods be delivered to Piura, Peru. Seaboard confirmed no issues and could deliver immediately.

VP Kim had been in Piura six years ago on a dental mission and had personally visited the impoverish area. Ironically, Peru dental mission organizer Nick Kladitis was on island the week prior meeting with a group of Sunrise Rotarians about building a Child Abuse

centre in same community within Piura.

Nick is a retired Air Canada Steward and flies down regularly to Peru as a volunteer to help the needy. He is involved in Peru through his church in Toronto and through a registered Canadian non-profit organization called Feed Piura's Community.

Nick is also involved in a registered non-profit organization in Peru called Dedicatos Servientio Al Piura and is coordinating this shipment of goods to the Mayor of Piura. Nick has been doing good works in Peru for many, many years and set up a soup kitchen in Piura back in 2006.

Rotary Sunrise through International Service has paid for the goods to be shipped at a cost of CI $1,935. Tim Dailey estimates the cost of good being shipped in the area of CI $25,000.

VP Kim felt Peru was a good option considering the International Services Committee is currently looking at a proposal from Mr. Kladitis where he wants to build a Child Abuse Centre for the community of Piura.

VP Kim confirmed the container just left Jamaica on June 8th and is on route to Peru. Seaboard is keeping us advised as to its itinerary and final destination.

All items are being provided at no charge - Humanitarian donations

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Rotary Sunrise Donates to Big Brothers Big Sisters

…supplied by Director Stacy Parke

The month of May was Child Month and as Big Brothers Big Sisters is a long standing organization that contributes to improving the lives of children Rotary Sunrise did its part with a donation.

Funds will be used to assist in their school and community professionally matched mentoring programs. And to assist with their campaign to get more male mentors. Ms. Pilar Bush, Chairperson of Big Brothers Big Sisters graciously accepted the $1,000 donation and spoke to club members about the BBBS program.

At left - Community Service Director (2012-2013) Stacy Parke (left)Chairperson of Big Brothers Big Sisters Pilar Bush (right)

In the photos right - (top left) Charter member and Past President Gordon Hewitt, (top right) District Assistant Governor Rosie Twohey. (bottom left) President JD Mosley-Matchett and Charter President Alastair Paterson, (bottom right) VP Frank Balderamos

There are 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide. And we all share one pool of money for doing good works throughout the world, such as fighting Polio, digging wells, and improving sanitation.

That pool of money is The Rotary Foundation. And the pool of money comes from us-- Rotarians who have pledged "Service Above Self."

To keep that pool of "good works" money growing, we have to keep feeding it. That's why it's so important for you to make that extra sacrifice and pay the optional CI$84 (US$100) that makes you a sustaining member of The Rotary Foundation.

That's just $7 a month in Caymanian currency. $7 a month to keep Rotary performing good works around the world.

If every Rotarian throughout the world gives US$100 each year, just think of all the amazing things we can accomplish as an organization.

Every Rotarian...every year.

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George Town Primary Recognizes Rotary Sunrise Volunteers

George Town Primary School recognized volunteers of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise at a special ceremony this past week. In attendance to accept the certificate from Rotary Sunrise were 2012-13 Literacy Director Pauline McGettigan, past presidents Woody Foster and Tony Catalanotto.

“Volunteers are amazingly important to our school,” said Cheyenna Stewart, PTA President.

At left - Literacy Director Pauline McGettigan (left) and President JD Mosley-Matchett (right) with GT Primary School Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation

Rotary Sunrise supports several youth programs at the school, an EarlyAct community club that includes thirty children as well as a reading partners program as part of club’s Literacy initiatives.

Rotary Sunrise invites volunteers to assist their club in the reading programs throughout the next school year. Interested volunteers cancontact literacy@rotarysunrise.ky

ROTARY CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN CENTRALinducts 4 new Rotarians at Changeover Night

Rotary Central held its Change Over on Friday evening, 28th June 2013 at Ristorante Papagallo. The evening saw the induction of 4 new Rotarians.

At left - IPP Ravee Kapoor, Rot. Zelta Gayle (Sponsor) and new Rotarians Vinton Douglas, Tunde MacDonald, Trudy-Ann Scott, Rot. Sheraim Mascall (Sponsor) and new Rotarian Dannel Rahamut with President Naude Dreyer (Sponsor)

Rotary Central welcomes these new Rotarians, three of whom have made the transition from Rotaract Blue to the Rotary Club.

President Naude Dreyer expressed his appreciation to the new members and urged them to embrace the ideals of Rotary “Service Above Self” and above all to engage in the activities of the Club and support the theme of Rotary 2013-14 “Engage Rotary – Change Lives”

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Rotary Central’s Installation of New Officers

Rotary Central held its Change Over on Friday evening, 28th June 2013 at Ristorante Papagallo. The event was for the installation of

New Officers for the 2013-2014 Rotary Year which runs from 1st

July until 30th June 2014.

Key elements of the evening included Awards, which recognized Rotarians for their outstanding work during the previous year, induction of 4 new Rotarians, Presidential Remarks by 2012-2013 President, RaveeKapoor, incoming President, Naude Dreyer, as well as the Installation of New Officers.

At left – Incoming President, Naude, receives the Rotary Central President’s Pin from Assistant Governot Joey Hew.

This year’s officers are President. Naude Dreyer, President Elect. Larry Tibbetts, Vice President. Sandy Cram, Secretary. April Lewis, Treasurer. Paul Arbo, Sergeant. Zelta Gayle, Directors. Steve Morris, Mike Pratt, Susie Bodden, Nickii Sonnenberg, Allan Silverman and Francine

Howell-Bryce.

The Rotary International’s theme for the 2013-2014 Rotary Year is; “Engage Rotary, Change Lives.” In keeping with this year’s theme President Naude has chosen as the Club’s motto; “Engage through Fellowship”.

At left –

Back Row: Director Nickii Sonnenberg, President Naude Dreyer, Immediate Past President, Ravee Kapoor, Director Allan Silverman, Secretary, April Lewis.

Front Row: Director Mike Pratt, Director Steve Morris, President-Elect. Larry Tibbetts, Vice President, Sandy Cram, Sergeant Zelta Gayle, Director Francine Howell-Bryce and Director Susie Bodden.

At right – Incoming President, Naude Dreyer, delivers his remarks.

Rotary Central Developing Youth Leaders

The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central (Rotary Central) was proud to sponsor five students at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) in St. Augustine, Florida, from June 27 to 30, 2013.

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The aim of RYLA is to launch already talented young people back into their communities, inspired and provided with fresh ideas, understandings, and skills. RYLA also seeks to send students back to their communities better equipped to become leaders of tomorrow and prepared to apply what they have learned at the conference.

The students participating at this year’s event were Antony McFarlane, Aolani Watson, Mikayla Wilson, Katelyn Bush and Lauren Williams. In addition, Rotary Central sponsored Romario Nathan to attend as one of the Junior Counselors at the event, an opportunity to learn skills in planning and co-ordination.

“The organizers of the RYLA in St. Augustine have been welcoming Cayman Islands students to their event forthe past three years”, said Rotarian Martin Ruben, who leads the RYLA program for the club.“Each year the event gets better and better and offers students an amazing opportunity to learn personal,business and community leadership concepts in a very unique setting.”

There were approximately 100 students participating at this year’s event and the rest of the students were from areas around St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida. For the first time since attending the event, one of four major awards was given to Antony McFarlane for demonstrating respect, a key element of leadership.

At left - RYLA Participants L to R: Antony McFarlane, Aolani Watson, Mikayla Wilson, Katelyn Bush and Lauren Williams.

ROTARY CLUBS OF THE BAHAMAS All Clubs Get-together

Installation of AG Karen Pinder…submitted by Sheila Bethel

Photos from the installation of the first woman Assistant Governor of the Bahamas, Karen Pinder.

On Wednesday July 17, we installed our new Bahamas (East) AG Karen Pinder and said farewell to PAG Lindsey Cancino who will be giving his full attention to being District 7020 Foundation Chair.

With Past Rotary International Director, Barry Rassin.

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Above - AG Karen Pinder, PAG Lindsey Cancino, DGN Felix Stubb, and the group: PAG Charles Sealey; Bahamas Disaster Chair Peter Goudie; AG Bahamas West Stan Charlton; AG Bahamas East Karen Pinder; Rema Martin President South East Nassau;

PP Timothy Ingraham; Rotarian Richard Adderley.

ROTARY CLUB OF EAST NASSAUCONGRATULATIONS PAG LINDSEY

Rotary Club of East Nassau past president Sir Durward Knowles has dedicated his life to being a humanitarian and a philanthropist in order to enhance the development of The Bahamas and International Relations.

The Sir Durward Knowles Humanitarian Recognition is presented to individuals who have shown a similar commitment to making our world a better place. The recognition of these individuals must be earned by showing their specific dedication and long term commitment to elements of the mission of our Rotary Club, our Foundation, and Rotary International in general. A minimum cash donation of $2,500 is also made in their name to the East Nassau Rotary Club Scholarship Foundation.

At the recent president’s changeover event for the Rotary Club of East Nassau, past president and current Foundation Chairman for District 7020, Lindsey Cancino, received this award in recognition for his years of service to Rotary.

In his presentation speech, Past Rotary International Director, Barry Rassin said “Tonight I have the pleasure of awarding a Sir Durward Knowles Humanitarian Recognition to an individual who lives the programs and philosophy of Rotary as well as working hard to make sure all of us do as well. His enthusiasm is infectious for making sure that RCEN is always aware and responsive to the needs of the children and the needs of Rotary to help those children. By now you know I could only be talking about PP Lindsey Cancino.

Lindsey was inducted in March 1990, and plunged headlong into Rotary with all of the vigor and enthusiasm which was to be the hallmark of everything he has ever done and continues to do for Rotary. After just two years as a member, he joined the Board serving as Secretary twice before joining 'the ladder' on his rise to become President of our Club in 1999-2000. Lindsey was instrumental in some of the most successful fundraisers for the club through the silent auctions and other events, including movie premier nights. He has been involved with local club training, but is also an important figure within the District as a Foundation resource. He never misses a District Conference and tries hard to attend International Conventions.

He has an obvious passion for the Rotary Foundation, through his tireless efforts to raise funds to support eradication of polio; and he spearheaded the formation and administration of the District 7020 Paul Harris Society—raising thousands of dollars in the process.

Lindsey is currently the District 7020 Foundation Chairman and will be for at least the next three years. In 2010 he received the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service Award in recognition of devoted efforts for the furthering of a better understanding and friendly relations of peoples of the world.

Tonight we award him the Sir Durward Knowles Humanitarian recognition. Congratulations Lindsey!”

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ROTARY E-CLUB OF THE CARIBBEAN, 7020

Serving the World - Connecting with the Caribbean

Photos below of Carolyn Graham of Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains presenting a “young author” with the Butterfly Storybook, a project of the Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020.

The children participated by submitting stories for the Butterfly Storybook.

Visit our E-Club meeting at www.rotaryeclub7020.blogspot.com

Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020

Contact Kitty (Provisional President) at ladykitt@gmail.com

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ROTARY CLUB OF ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS…from www.eleutheranews.com

New President, Robyn Curry, center right, surrounded by her Rotary Club Board.

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Past President, Jacqueline Gibson, formally hands over the club gavel to new president Robyn Curry (left) in keeping with the long-standing Rotary tradition.

ROTARY CLUB OF LIGUANEA PLAINS, JAMAICA…submitted by Carolyn Graham

Liguanea Plains begins and ends with Family

In the true spirit of Rotary and Family, RCLP’s final formal meeting was regaled with heartwarming discourse from seven special guest speakers – the Children of Rotary – children of our members who shared their aspirations and inspirations as honed by their Rotary parent whom they all see as their role models in service.

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RCLP’s Rotary year always begins with an installation banquet when friends and family have the opportunity to hear about the work of its members and to share in the accomplishments as the reports of projects and achievements are presented. Individual members are also recognized for their outstanding contributions as they bid farewell to one Rotary year, and welcome another.

It was for this recognition of the sacrifices and support of family - essential to any successful Rotary Club - that the children of members were invited to share their impressions.

At left - Miss Keneisha Gordon – daughter of President Novlet Deans, Miss Zaira Blake –daughter of Rotarian Lila Dawkins, Miss Rhys Davis – daughter of Chair Michelle Meek-Davis, Mr. Michael Bernard – son of PP Michael Bernard and Secretary Sandra Josephs.

From the 5-year-old daughter of Rotarian Lila,to the adult daughter of Charter President Errol, and the eloquent offspring in between. The meeting was taken on the various journeys

toward achieving their dreams, their aspirations for future careers and particularly their passion to serve, emulating their model parents as committed Rotarians.

The children expressed gratitude to and for their parents who provided guidance, teaching them discipline, respect for self and others and determination to pursue high ideals of service to mankind.

It was very heartwarming and inspirational to realize that the future of Rotary is in good hands.

RCLP says thanks to our presenters:

Miss Zaira Blake – daughter of Rotarian Lila Dawkins

Miss Rhys Davis – daughter of Chair Michelle Meek-Davis

Mr. Michael Bernard – son of PP Michael Bernard

Miss Keneisha Gordon – daughter of President Novlet Deans

Mrs. Danya McCree – daughter of Rotarian Sydney (via Skype)

Ms. Colette Morrison – daughter of Charter President Errol Morrison

And son of Sarge Lloyd Speare, Brandon Speare who attended the meeting.

In photo above - Ms. Colette Morrison – daughter of Charter President Errol Morrison, Miss Keneisha Gordon – daughter of President Novlet Deans, Mr. Michael Bernard – son of PP Michael Bernard, Mr. Brandon Spear, son of Sargeant -at -arms Lloyd

Speare; Seated: L-R: Miss Rhys Davis – daughter of Chair Michelle Meek-Davis; Miss Zaira Blake – daughter of Rotarian Lila Dawkins

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PASSING THE BATON

Members of the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains cheering the start of a new Rotary Year at their installation banquet held July 4, 2013. IPP Novlet pins Incoming President Vinton.

ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MAARTEN MID-ISLEPHILIPSBURG:--- Rotarian Louis Wever has been named "Rotarian of the Year" by the Rotary Club of Sint Maarten- Mid Isle.

Outgoing President Jon Hart thanked Mr. Wever and presented him with the recognition for his outstanding dedication and service to the Rotary Club's various projects and activities in the year 2012-2013.

In his over ten years with the Rotary Club, Louis Wever has served on severalboards, carried the leadership twice as President, and was District 7020 Assistant Governor from 2007-2010. He attended various Rotary International Conventions including the recent one in Lisbon, Portugal. The past Rotary Year he served as Club Service Director and Sergeant-at Arms in the Mid Isle Club.

At left – Louis Wever and outgoing president Jon Hart.

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Sanjay Surtani installed as Rotary Mid Isle President 2013‐2014together with new Board of Directors.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The new president and board members of the Rotary Club St. Maarten- Mid Isle were installed at the clubs "Change of Guard" ceremony last Friday at Divi Little Bay. The new board consists of President Sanjay Surtani, Vice President Charles Davis, Immediate Past President Jon Hart, Secretary Wayne Wilkie, Treasurer Tony Da Cunha, Sargeant At Arms Thomas Roggendorf, Club Service Director Louis Wever, Community Service Director Ramesh Manek, Vocational Service Director Wayne Johnson, International Service Director Russel Bell, Webmaster Peter Mazareeuw, and Public Relations Director Veronica Jansen-Webster.

Paul Harris Recipients

These three outstanding Rotarians are Paul Harris recipients.

Dr. Jay Haviser, Ramesh Manek, and Carl Housen.

Congratulations and thank you for your service to Rotary!

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ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MARTIN SUNRISECelebrates its Change of Board for the Year 2013-2014

…posted on the club’s FaceBook page

Philipsburg, July 4, 2013: Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise celebrated the successes of the nearly ended Rotary Year 2012-2013 and the installation of the board members for the year 2013-2014. The event took place at the Sonesta Great Bay Resort on Saturday, June

29, 2013 in the presence of Rotarian, Rotaracters, their families and other guests also present for this occasion were among others, Judge Jacob Wit who was the keynote speaker, Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin, former Minister of Finance Roland Tuitt, Minister with the responsibility for Infrastructure Maurice Lake

In the photo - Board Members: President Angela Gordon, Vice-President Joseanne Peterson, Past President Marcellia Henry, Secretary/President Elect Virginia Asin, Service Projects Director Marieke Quist, Treasurer Ahmed Bell, Sergeant at Arms Solaika Serbony, Membership Director Monique Alberts, Club Administration Director Angelique Gumbs, Public Relations Director Martha Pouchie, Rotary Foundation Director Meredith Boekhoudt, Fundraising Director Peter Dialani, New Generation Chair Paula Gordon and Club Disaster Chair Claret

Connor.

Outgoing President Marcellia Henry thanked her fellow board members and entire membership for their enthusiasm and support during the year. She highlighted how the club was able to obtain five awards from our District 7020 and our Zone 34, by fulfilling 90% of the goals set for the year 2012-2013.

Summary of the executed projects included(a) Increasing our visibility within our community(b) Initiating new community and vocational projects that benefited the youth(c) Establishing partnership with businesses in the community: the school bag project and the breakfast program at the Martin Luther King Jr. school with UTS, and the Ruby Labega school with Sheriff Security NV(d) Promoting “Peace through Service,” which was evident with our ability to mobilize over 120 volunteers to paint the entire school of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School(e) Strengthening our existing projects that are successful such as the “Readers are Leaders Program.”

President Marcellia Henry concluded in wishing the incoming president Angela Gordon and her team of board members a successful Rotary Year 2013-2014.

In her speech, incoming President Angela Gordon, pledged to continue with our longstanding tradition of reaching out to members in an effort to encourage participation at all levels. She outlined her goals for the new rotary year consisting of creating a Peace

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Monument on our island, continue with Men’s Health awareness campaign, facilitate school breakfast programs in collaboration with the business community, provide educational materials and supplies to schools, promote reading through Readers are Leaders project, improve literacy through adult education program, support the Rotary Foundation and the Future Vision Plan in eradicating Polio, increase interaction through fellowship and partnership with the Rotary Clubs of St. Maarten, Anguilla, French St. Martin, St. Barth and the Sunrise Rotaract Club. Finally and most important; as we wear our Rotary pin this is what it says about us, you can rely on us, we are dependable, we give more than we take, we are available to serve our community “Service above self” as we “Engage Rotary and Change Lives”.

Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise would like to thank all Rotarians involved in the organization of the Change of Board Ceremony.

Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise Honors two members with Paul Harris Recognition.

Philipsburg, July22, 2013: Rotarians Sidharth “Cookie” Bijlani & Prakash “Peter “ Dialani are the most recent recipients of the Paul Harris Fellowship from The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise. Rotarian Cookie served as President for the year 2006-2007 and Rotarian. Peter served for the year 2009-2010.

Among their accomplishments were donation of the Warm Bed for the Pediatric Ward of the Medical Center, Creation of a playground at the Emilio Wilson, launching of the successful Reading Program “Readers are Leaders,” support to Haiti in the form of Shelter Boxes, the Big Kid Project, funding for St. Maarten Cultural Poster Project. They donated to all schools on the island, made a donation to the University of St. Maarten towards it expansion plans, Youth mentoring with Victorious Living Foundation and Creation of a community Park in Belvedere, to name a few.

Along with leading the Sunrise Rotary with its annual event and projects, their contribution as Presidents to the Rotary ideal have been a very positive part in motivating and continuing the work of Rotary.

Above - At left, outgoing President Marcellia Henry, with Paul Harris Fellow recipient Rotarian. Sidharth“Cookie” Bijlani andRotarian Prakash “Peter” Dialani with their Paul Harris Fellow Recognition.

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ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHEAST NASSAU

ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH ST. CATHERINEInstalls 6th President

…from the Jamaica Gleaner

At left – Ambassador Evade Coye (right) presents a book to newly-elected president Gaynor Downer.

The Rotary Club of North St Catherine has installed Gaynor Downer as its sixth president. Downer succeeds Carliss Carty who served the club for the 2011 to 2012 period.

This changing of the guard took place on Sunday, July 15, at the Ewarton Sports Club in St Catherine, where an anniversary dinner took place.

It was a well-attended affair that saw family friends and service club members headed by Custos Sophia Azan, in attendance.Guest speaker was Ambassador Evadne Coye, who gave a glowing speech in which she implored the Rotarians to use their services to help and strengthen Jamaica.

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"We need positive energy to build the country and change its image. Everywhere we go they think we are drug pushers and gangsters. Although it's only a few persons that are involved, it has to change. It will take a unified approach, so as Rotarians, we must start the work," Coye said

She told the gathering that changes start with a vision and they must instil positive vision in the children of the country as negativity can be destructive.

She said her aunt almost shattered her dream to serve in the Diplomatic Corp and she would not want another child to go through that."When I wrote my aunt and told her that I wanted to become an ambassador and that she should find out what were the relevant subjects I had to study, I was saddened by the reply. I was told that I had no social backing and was from deep Trelawny. That made me study even harder and the rest is history," Coye revealed.

In her speech, Downer thanked the membership for endorsing her presidency and promised to work for the continued good name ofRotary International.

Immediate Past President Carty wished her successor the best in her tenure and promised to support her wholeheartedly throughout her reign.

ROTARY CLUB OF MAY PEN, JAMAICA

Above - Trying out the new Rotary Club of May Pen, bus shelter! Built to last - Typical of the great projects this small but highly effective club delivers!

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Your Support! The total project budget is $3600 and Rotary District 6940 has awarded us a grant for half of the total project costs, leaving the remaining $1,800 unfunded. We are in the process of raising threse additional funds and we sincerely appreciate your assistance and support as we implement these life-changing systems.

Please let us know if you are interested in opportunities to partner with the Rotary Club of Tallahassee Sunset as we continue to work with the residents of Dumay.

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ROTARY CLUB OF ST. JOHN, USVI…submitted by John Fuller

The U.S. Virgin Islands lie at about latitude 18.6 N, 60W just 50 miles east of Puerto Rico. They are subject to frequent earthquakes and the danger of hurricanes. There are three major islands, St Thomas, St Croix and St John.

The wind increases rapidly as a Category 3 hurricane approaches the Virgin Islands and the Coast Guard sets Condition Zulu, which closes the seaports, effectively cutting St John off from the rest of the world. Although St Thomas is only a few miles away, there will be no ferries or boat traffic until the storm passes. The all-volunteer St John Rescue had planned to retrieve the oxygen bottles they had taken to St Thomas for refilling the previous day, but now there was no chance. They, as well as the Emergency Medical Service, the Fire Service, the National Park Rangers, and even the emergency room at the island’s medical center depend on St Thomas for life saving oxygen. With about 5000 permanent residents and a seasonal influx of an additional 10,000 visitors the situation could quickly become critical. Over 50% of the incidents these First Responders are called to require administration of 15 to 30 minutes of oxygen to the victims; potentially a life threatening situation.

In June of 2012, St John Rescue (SJR) made a presentation to the Rotary Club of St John (RCSJ) outlining the problem and proposing the acquisition of a medical oxygen generator for St John. They had identified the appropriate equipment at a cost of roughly $68,000 and had raised about $15,000 themselves.

The RC of St John set about putting together a matching grant for the balance. Working with our District 7020 PDG Diana White and a couple of her “DG classmates” we sought partners for the project. District 7000 PDG John Richardson on nearby Puerto Rico suggested the Rotary e-club of Puerto Rico y Las Americas to be our international partner along with some District Designated Funds. District 6530 PDG Jody Light offered support from her club, RC of Buckhannon, WV and DDF as well.

Upon approval of the matching grant of $52,750 from The Rotary Foundation in October 2012, RCSJ and SJR placed the order for the medical oxygen generator and began preparations for shipping, receipt and installation at SJR Headquarters. It was built, tested and then shipped from New York by road and ocean freight to finally arrive on St John on March 15, 2013.

It arrived on four pallets; three very heavy components and one of smaller pieces. St John Rescue volunteers and Rotarians moved it into the STR HQ with a makeshift ramp and raw muscle power from the truck borrowed from the Westin St John Resort where the shipping company had placed it so easily with a forklift.

There followed a few weeks to get the necessary electrical hookup and await the arrival of a factory representative who made the final installation and provided training in its operation and maintenance to SJR personnel.

On May 7, almost one month before the start of the 2013 Hurricane Season, St John Rescue began filling oxygen bottles on St John for all First Responders.

The scenario that began this article will not occur again thanks to three Rotary Clubs, three Districts, The Rotary Foundation, and local donors.

Of special note is the participation of an e-Club in this matching grant. RCSJ PP John Fuller, project coordinator praised the e-Club of Puerto Rico y Las Americas President Javier Serrano Irizarry for his support to make this possible.

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ROTARY CLUB OF NASSAU…submitted by LaPaige Gardiner

The Rotary Club of Nassau held its first fundraiser to celebrate The Bahamas' 40th year of Independence and to celebrate our nation's youth.

Above left – President LaPaige Gardiner welcoming our guests. At right - Lady Pindling and President LaPaige chatting.

An Art Exhibition & Auction was held under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General & Lady Foulkes at Government House Ballroom on Friday, July 19, 2013.

Dame Marguerite Pindling, Deputy to the Governor General (and widow of Sir Lynden Pindling, The Bahamas' First Prime Minister) brought brief remarks thereafter declaring the auction open by loudly ringing the Rotary bell.

Guests enjoyed tasty Bahamian delicacies as well as performances by The Defence Force Pop Band and several youth groups; The Bahamas National Children's Choir, SC McPherson Levi Chorale and the Urban Renewal Band.

What an exciting evening!!

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Above left - Rotarians Dwayne Turnquest, IPP Joan Pinder, PP Jamal Davis and AG Karen Pinder enjoying the evening together. At right - Artist Jonathan Bethel speaking with guests

Above - Youth Choirs perform to the sounds of goat skinned drums and hand saw. At left - A few members of The Bahamas National Children’s Choir. At right – the SC Mcherson Levi Chorale

Above left - A small contingent of the 400 member Bahamas Urban Renewal Band performed like professionals. Junkanoo Beats like they are rushing on Bay Street. At right - Dame Marguerite Pindling, Deputy to the Governor General, speaks before ringing the

Rotary Bell.

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HAITI ROTARY LEADERSHIP MEETINGSUMMARYJuly 13, 2013

On July 13, Rotarians with more than 20 years’ membership in Rotary have gathered to address the reality of the development of Rotary in Haiti.

This meeting brought together both PDGs in Haiti - Amos Durosier and Guy Theodore - the PADGs, the AGs, The Chairman of Rotary Haiti task Force, and two Past Presidents who are part of the Rotary District 7020 Leadership to establish a work plan of better train members of the different clubs mostly the newest ones and strengthen the image of Rotary in Haiti.

Discussion were based on the following points:

Assessment of the current situation of Rotary Clubs in Haiti and self-evaluation of the Clubs by the ADGs in their respective areas

Conduct and Ethic in Rotary Planning and Objectives to reach establishing an action plan to strengthen the Rotary Clubs in Haiti. Proposal for the creation of a “Training Team” by area which would act as the idea of the “Eagle Team” proposed during the

District Conference in Tortola. Guidelines and Criteria proposed by the Rotary Clubs in Haiti and the Haiti Task Force for the creation of any new Rotary

Clubs in Haiti.

Above - ADG Dominique Bazin, ADG Raphael Izméry, PADG Nessim Izméry, PADG Gary Marcelin, ADG Renaud Millien.

On a scale of 1 to 3 for measuring the performance of a club, it was found that 76 per cent of the clubs have been marked as 1 or 2 with a majority of one.

Therefore, a number of resolutions and recommendations were proposed:

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Unanimously several resolutions were adopted based also on the Code of Conduct and Ethics in Rotary:

PDG Amos proposes to make an adaptation of the code of conduct and send it by email to Rotarians To apply more rigor in the recruitment of new members To inform the new members about the financial requirements and the standard Code of Conduct in Rotary To put more emphasis on the good character of the member To require all clubs to prepare an accounting book and present it to all AGs and to the DG during his visit All email must have an answer in 48 hours even to acknowledge receiving it

Above left - PADG Robert Léger, Chairman of Haiti task Force Past President Claude Surena, hidden by Claude's head PDG Guy Théodore and PDG Amos Durosier At right - Rosa's purse since she is taking the picture, PP Renand Valière member of the Distirct

7020 Stewardship Team, the secretary of ROTAH Rachel D'Haiti taking notes for the minutes, PADG Adèle Romélus and ADG Dominique Bazin.

Wide view - PADG Nessim, PADG Gary,ADG Renaud, ADG Debréus, ADG Joe Forgeas,PDG Amos, PDG Guy,PP Claude, PADG Robert, PP Rosa, PP Renand, PADG Caleb, ROTAH Secretary Rachel, and ADG Dominique.

Proposal for the creation of a “Training Team” by area, which would act in the idea of the “Eagle Team” proposed during the District Conference in Tortola.

1. The selection of members should be by geographical area divided into four. Activities can be carried out like (a) Training for members, (b) Training for good management and governance of the Club, (c) member recruitment, (d) monitoring and follow-up of Matching Grants:

o Métropolitaineo Sudo Nordo Centre

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2. AG should register to RLI even if they had done it before.

Criteria and recommendations proposed by the Rotary Clubs of Haiti and the Haiti Task Force for the creation of new clubs. The criteria appears below :

Criteria and recommendations proposed :

1- Wait until the existing clubs are strengthened. This should not prevent the creation of a Rotary community-village before the creation of clubs. A re-assessment of the situation will be made at the end of the Rotary year 2013-2014 to decide whether to extend this period.

2- Ask the clubs not to recruit new members for a period of at least 6 months to strengthen the existing membership.3- Connect clubs by matching to enable certain strong clubs to help weak Clubs 4- Initiatives for the creation of a Rotaract club must come to a club and must be approved by the AG.5- Suggestion to meet at least two (2) times per year.6- The Rotary Haiti Leadership Team was adopted as the name for the group assembled that day. The group will meet two

times a year, including once on the eve of the assembly meeting of Rotary clubs of Haiti.7- Resolutions must be written in two languages, and sent to the District for endorsement.

The next step for the Haiti Rotary Leadership Team will be to have a whole day during the month of August to "Train the Trainers". During this meeting, we will start planning and hope some answers can be given to questions about RLI in Haiti

ROTARY CLUB OF LES CAYES, HAITICHANGE OVER

After a very active and dynamique year, in which 6 awards were received by RC des Cayes at the District Conference in Tortola, the moment to transfer the leadership of the club arrived. On June 29, the Change-Over ceremony took place.

It was an unforgettable evening with wonderful fellowship among the members and the guests (friends of Rotary).

It was also a celebration for the accomplishments and the many projects finished and begun during the year in Literacy, Health, Disease Prevention, Water, Community Development, Peace and Conflict Resolution. The club worked on Rotary visibility, doubled the promise to the Rotary Foundation and to Polio Plus this year.

A PowerPoint presentation allowed all present to share the activities during 2013-2014. Pride of being Rotarians could be felt around the room.

Rotarians in action and names of Rotary clubs from our district and other countries were seen on the screen during the presentation which showed the force of Rotary.

PHF recognition was given by President Rosa and Robert to Sr. Flora Blancet for her dedication to the people of Isle a Vache in demonstrating service Above Self in her vocation and love for the poor.

They also gave a PHF to their Daughter Rosanne who is now Dr. Rosanne Léger, who while in Medical School right after the earthquake, organized people in the medical field, friends, friends and relatives to help. She was able to get medical material and raised funds to send many displaced children to schools in Les Cayes. She worked closely with Rotarians from our District, especially PDG Dick McCombe, to send the material to the hospitals in which her father, a Rotarian, Dr. Leger, was caring for the victims who came to the south in search of medical attention.

It was an unexpected surprise to Rosanne.

With their son Robert Jr. having opened his mom's change-over ceremony as President last June by contributing to the Foundation and becoming a PHF himself , this was a special moment.

Past President, Gontran Constant, who became a Multiple Paul Harris this past year, made his wife Bernadette Constant a PHF, which was a very touching moment for all of us. He thanked her for her support during these 33 years and her motivation which helped him become the oldest member of his club, going into his 34th year as a Rotarian.

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President Rosa did not transfer the leadership to the new President alone, but each member of the outgoing committee passed on the pins given to them by their president to the new Team wishing them all luck and a great Rotarian Year.

The evening ended with a speech by President Gerard, followed by champagne and great food.

Above left – Award to Robert Leger. Right – Exchange of pins.Below left – President, 2013-14, PierreUlysse. . Right – President-elect transfer of pin

Below left – Robert Leger reading the Governor’s message. Right – President Rosa gives farewell message.

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ROTARY CLUB OF ANGUILLAFor three years in a row, local Rotarian, Mr. Alexander Fedee, has donated a computer to the Rotary Club which has then presented the computer to the Albena Lake Hodge comprehensive School.

Mr. Fedee on his own initiative purchases the computer and the luncheon ticket for the official from the Ministry of Education, and Rotary facilitates the hand-over at the change of Board.

The special presentation was made to Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Rhonda Connor (left) at the Rotary club’s Change of Board Luncheon.

Shown in the photo with Mrs. Connor is Rotarian Genefa Fedee, wife of Alex.

The CEO expressed much for the computer donation.

Further Travel Schedule for September

I was always taught to respect my elders,but it keeps getting harder to find one.

~~~~~Every morning is the dawn of a new error.

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THE ROTARACT CORNER

District Governor Jeremy Hurst, along with his lovely wife Michelle hopped over to Jamaica and decided to join Rotaractors as they celebrated the start of the New Rotary/Rotaract year.

The evening started off with the Installation Ceremony of the New Kingston Rotaract Club, where DG Jeremy installed President Dane Anderson. This ceremony took place at the Altamont Court Hotel and it was a lovely evening with members of the club being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the club over the past year.

Rotarian Christopher Issa, Past President of the Rotary Club of Kingston was the Guest Speaker for the evening.

At right – District Rotaract Representative, Julie Ramchandani.

DG Jeremy charged the club with continuing to do the great work that they do. He encouraged them not only to continue to build Rotaract within the District, but also to make the transition to Rotary to help build Rotary as young leaders.

ROTARACTORS KNOW HOW TO CELEBRATE!

Later that night, Rotaract District 7020, under the able leadership of newly installed District Rotaract Representative JulieRamchandani, kicked off the New Year in true Rotaract Style with a New Year’s Eve Bash.

Rotaractors and Rotarians took over Funky Munky Bistro and Bar In Kingston, Jamaica to ring in their new year. It was a great celebration with party favours, champagne and the New Year’s countdown at midnight.

Click the link below to watch a video of Rotaract District Representative, Julie, talking about Rotaract on a Jamaica television program! Well done, Julie!

http://www.televisionjamaica.com/Programmes/SmileJamaica.aspx/Videos/27727

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Above left – Rotaract Club of Kingston presents Donair Wilmouth with Outstanding Service Award. Above right – Outgoing President Travis Graham, DG Jeremy Hurst, Incoming President Dane Anderson, and DRR Julie Ramchandani

At left – DG Jeremy installing Rotaractor Dane Anderson as President. At right – District Interact Chair, Audley Knight, District Rotaract Representative, Julie Ramchandani, DG Jeremy Hurst, and his new wife, Michelle

ROTARACT BAHAMAS - INAUGURAL RUN242 COLOUR RUN…submitted by Philip Cumming

Nassau Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors were out on force recently volunteering and participating at the inaugural Run242 Colour Run, organized by Wildside Bahamas.

This fun, untimed 5k run/walk, which raised over $2,500 for the Rotary Club of East Nassau Scholarship Foundation and the Rotaract club of East Nassau, was the first of its kind in Nassau and attracted over 330 participants of all ages.

A great time was had by all.

The next colour run is sure to be even bigger and bette

At left – A young member of the Tutu Crew is all smiles, crossing the finish line.

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Above left – Participants throw their colours in the air at the start line.

Above right – Volunteers from Rotaract and Rotary clubs pose after the event.

ROTARACT CLUB OF CHRISTIANA, JAMAICA

Rotaract Club of Christiana, Jamaica - an honour and pleasure to meet our young leaders - "Building our Future with Vision" working closely with Rotary.

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A BIT OF ROTARY HISTORY

RI PRESIDENT – FRANK L. MULHOLLAND

RI PRESIDENT – ALLEN D. ALBERT

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DISTRICT 7020 CLUB OF THE MONTH PROGRAM 2013-2014Clubs are invited to submit entries each month from August to March for the The Club of the Month (COTM) program. Points are allocated for winners, second and third places for both large and small club categories. In this way, each club can accumulate points and at the end of the year are given suitable recognition at the District Conference.

Every month, the judges select a winner in both the Small and Large Club categories. Although a club can win only once during the year, the cumulative points system allows for further recognition for outstanding clubs. There are 14 Rotarians on the COTM Committee of which 13 are regular judges, and the 14th votes only in the event of a tie. Each country in the District is represented on the committee. Each month of the program, every member of the winning clubs receives a unique COTM lapel pin (as in the logo above)

Plan for your month-end submission. Submissions should be made on the template provided, and must be received by COTM Administrator, Kitty Bucsko, ladykitt@gmail.com by the 5th day of the month, with a copy to your Assistant Governor (e.g. Submissions for August-Membership and Partnership are due by September 5). The judges will announce the winners by 15th of each month. Entries should include the following information about your club activities:

A summary of the activities undertaken How the actions were relevant to the monthly theme The impact the activities have had on your community The number of your club members who participated in the activity The number of new members attracted to Rotary by your activities Your ability to enhance membership retention with the activities How many different ways you celebrated the monthly theme A few photos with identifications (Maximum 6 photos)

The Rotary themes, for your information and planning, are the following (Please note these are NOT identical to RI Themes)

Month ThemeAugust Membership & PartnershipsSeptember New GenerationsOctober Service: Vocational, Community & InternationalNovember The Rotary FoundationDecember Family and FellowshipJanuary Rotary AwarenessFebruary World Understanding & Public RelationsMarch Emphases: Literacy, Health & Hunger, Water

POINTS SYSTEM - All submissions earn 10 points minimum First Place earns a total of 100 points Second Place earns a total of 75 points Third place earns a total of 50 points Highly recommended earns a total of 25 points A bonus of 100 points is given to clubs that submit an entry every month of the programme

JUDGES’ MARKING PROCEDURE - The judges evaluate each submission on the following 8 criteria: Originality – How original are the projects and submission? Relevance - How relevant is the submission to the Theme of the Month? Effectiveness - How effective was the club this month in enhancing or explaining Rotary in the Involvement - How effective was the club this month in enhancing or explaining Rotary in the community? Success - How useful are new projects to other Rotary Clubs in the district? Clarity - How clearly explained is the club’s Rotary involvement in the submission? How easy to understand? Attraction - Would this club’s efforts (or did these projects) attract new members to the club or retain existing ones? Diversity - How many different and individual ways did the club “celebrate” the Rotary Theme?

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2013-14 CLUB OF THE MONTH SUBMISSION TEMPLATE

Please follow this format when preparing your club’s submission.

Club Name __________________________________________________ # of Members __________

President 2013-14 __________________________________________ Date ___________________

1. Summary of Accomplishments.This month our club completed the following Activities:

Activity One Activity Two Activity Three …and so on

2. Relevance to Rotary Theme. How did each Activity tie in with this month’s theme? (Please list in the same order as in Question 1.)

Activity One Activity Two Activity Three …and so on…

3. In the community. Describe briefly the impact of your Activity(s) in the community.

Activity One Activity Two Activity Three …and so on…

4. Participation. How many club members participated? List involvement below:

5. New members. Did you attract new members as a result of the Activity(s)?

6. Membership Retention. Did your action enhance membership retention?

7. Photos. Attach photos if you wish. Reduce the size. Provide identification of each.

8. Final comments.

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DISTRICT 7020 PROGRAMME CLUB DU MOIS 2013-2014Le programme du Club of the Month 2012-2013 (CMPE) commence au mois d'août. C’est notre troisième année consécutive, et chaque année, nous essayons d’inclus des activités supplémentaires basées sur les commentaires reçus des clubs. Nous avons réalisé qu'il y a un certain nombre de clubs qui, bien qu'ils n’ont pas gagné, continu à soumettre d’excellents rapports de leurs activités. Afin de récompenser leurs efforts considérables, nous avons décidé de récompenser les 3 premières places, ainsi que ceux qui sont fortement recommandés. De cette façon,

chaque club accumule des points et à la fin de l'année sera offerte une prime appropriée lors de la Conférence de District.

Chaque mois, les juges sélectionnent un gagnant dans les catégories de petit et de grand Club. Bien qu'un club peut gagner qu'une seule fois au cours de l'année, le système de points cumulatifs permet davantage de reconnaissance pour les clubs. Il y a 14 Rotariens dans le Comité de la CMPE dont 13 sont des juges réguliers et le 14eme votes seulement en cas d'égalité des voix. Dans le District chaque île est représentée au sein du Comité.

Plan de votre présentation de fin de mois. Les présentations doivent être soumises d’après le modèle fourni et doivent être reçues par l’administrateur du CMPE, Kitty Bucsko, ladykitt@gmail.com avant le 5 du mois et copie envoyé à votre Assistant Gouverneur (par ex. présentations d'août-adhésion et de partenariat sont dues avant le 5 septembre). Les juges annonceront les gagnants le 15 de chaque mois. Les présentations doivent inclure les renseignements suivants concernant les activités de votre club :

Un résumé des activités réalisées Comment les mesures prises s’adaptent au thème du mois. L'impact de l'activité sur votre communauté Le nombre de membres de votre club qui ont participé à l'activité Le nombre de nouveaux membres intéressé au Rotary par vos activités Votre capacité à améliorer la rétention des membres dans les activités De quelles façons différentes vous avez célébré le thème du Mois? Quelques photos avec les explications. (Maximum 6 photos)

Les thèmes du Rotary, pour votre information et planification, sont les suivantes (Les thèmes sont différentes des thèmes Rotary)Mois ThèmeAoût Adhésion & partenariatsSeptembre Nouvelles générations Octobre Service : Formation professionnelle, communautaire et InternationalNovembre La Fondation Rotary Décembre Famille et coin de feu entre Rotarien (ne) et conjointJanvier Connaissance du Rotary Février Compréhension du monde et des Relations publiques Mars Emphases : L'alphabétisation, santé, faim, l'eau

SYSTÈME DE POINTS: Chaque présentation gagne un minimum de 10 points Première Place gagne un total de 100 points Deuxième Place gagne un total de 75 points Troisième place gagne un total de 50 points Hautement recommandé gagne un total de 25 points Un bonus de 100 points sera offert aux clubs qui soumettent leur présentation chaque mois de la programme

PROCÉDURE DE QUALIFICATION DES JUGES: Les juges évaluent chaque présentation sur les 8 critères suivants : Originalité – L’originalité des projets et de la présentation? Importance de la -Comment la présentation s’adapte au thème du mois? Efficacité -L’efficacité du club ce mois-ci de présenter le Rotary dans sa communauté. Participation - L’efficacité du club ce mois-ci de la participation de présenter et faire connaître le Rotary dans la

communauté? Succès –L’utilité des nouveaux projets des autres Rotary Clubs du district? Clarté – L’explication claire de la participation du Rotary club dans la présentation des projets? Est-ce que la présentation

était facile à comprendre? Attraction – Est-ce que l’effort de ce club (ou de ces projets) ont attiré de nouveaux membres ou aider à conserver leur

anciens? Diversité –De quelles façons différentes et individuelles le club a « célébré » le thème du Rotary?

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CLUB 2013-14 DU MOIS MODÈLE DE PRÉSENTATION

Veuillez suivre ce format lors de la préparation de la présentation de votre club.

Club Name ____________________________________# De membres _________________________

Président 2013-14____________________________________________ Date ___________________

1. Sommaire des réalisations du mois.Ce mois-ci notre club a terminé les Activités suivants :

Activité 1 Activité deux Activité 3 … et ainsi de suite

2. Pertinence au thème du Rotary. Comment chaque activité s’est reliée au thème du mois ? (Merci de suivre le même ordre que la Question 1).

Activité 1 Activité deux Activité 3 …et donc le…

3. Dans la communauté. Décrire brièvement l'impact de vos Activités dans la communauté.

Activité 1 Activité deux Activité 3 …et donc le…

4. Participation. Combien de membres ont participé à la liste ci-dessous :

5. Nouveaux membres. Avez-vous recruté de nouveaux membres à la suite de l’activité (s) ?

6. Adhésion rétention. Votre action a t’il améliorer la rétention des membres ?

7. Photos. Joindre des photos si vous le souhaitez. Veuillez fournir les détails.

8. Commentaires.

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*********REFERENCES

Adams, Randal. Speaking of Rotary. E.J. Press, U.S.A. 2007.

Chapman, Mary. Growing Rotary. A Personal Collection of Ideas That Worked.

Dochterman, Cliff. The ABCs of Rotary. Evanston, Illinois: Rotary International. (363-EN)

Forward, David C. A Century of Service. The Story of Rotary International. (912-EN)

Rotary History Fellowship - http://www.rotaryhistoryfellowship.org

Rotary International. Honoring Our Past: The Words and Wisdom of Paul Harris. Evanston, Illinois: 1996. (925-EN)

Rotary International. Rotary Basics. Evanston, Illinois. (595-EN)

Rotary International News. Online.

Submissions from District 7020 Clubs

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