Rotaract District 7030 Newsletter

July 2015 Edition

WHATS IN THIS ISSUE

District Rotaract Representative Message
Rotaract District 7030 Focus
I. Are You Rota-Ready?
II. District Disaster Preparedness Snippet

Rotary International Focus

Get to KnowYour District Rotaract Chair
Get to KnowYour Rotaract District Executive 2015-2016
Club Stories
III. Rotaract Club of Arima
IV. Rotaract Club of Barbados West
V. Rotaract Club of Central Port of Spain
VI. Rotaract Club of Georgetown
VII. Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central
VIII. Rotaract Club of Grenada
IX. Rotaract Club of Pointe--Pitre
X. Rotaract Club of Piarco (U.W.I.)
XI. Rotaract Club of Roseau
XII. Rotaract Club of Saint Augustine
XIII. Rotaract Club of Saint Kitts
XIV. Rotaract Club of Saint Lucia
XV. Rotaract Club of Saint Lucia South
XVI. Rotaract Club of Sangre Grande
XVII. Rotaract Club of Tobago

District Reminders
Charter Anniversaries

DISTRICT ROTARACT REPRESENTATIVE MESSAGE

Happy Rotary New Year to all my Rotaract Family and Friends!
It is truly an amazing feeling to know that we can and will make a
difference through our collective Y.E.S.! to serve our communities in
whatever way we can. Thank you for your trust in me to help guide this
great effort for the 2015-2016 year!
This year we must learn from our past mistakes and more importantly
our past successes so that collectively we can increase our level of
Rota-readiness! As RI President Ravi stated we have one year to make a
difference and to build lasting impressions that will be engraved
forever in the hearts and lives of those we help.
Let us never forget our strengths as a Rotaract District which are our
youthfulness, road to excellence and unwavering focus on providing
service above self!
Therefore Rotaract District 7030, I share with you our mantra for this year and the burning question
which I hope we can also answer confidently as we develop our skills and expand our connections in
the world of RI, "Are you Rota-ready?" I know I am...oh Y.E.S.!!!

YIR,
DRR Giselle Holder
Rotaract District 7030
July 1st 2015

ROTARACT DISTRICT 7030 FOCUS

Are you Rota-Ready?
For so many of us, Rotaract is much more
than just an extra-curricular activity. It
becomes an essential part of our everyday
at a time in our lives where we are
growing in every aspect possible.
However, how do you measure and view
the benefit of Rotaract in our everyday
life? Do you see Rotaract as that stepping
stone which allows for us to reach even
closer to our holistic goals? How do you
view Rotary, adversary or foe?

The theme therefore challenges us to not only assess the benefits that our Rotaract experience has
given to us but also to think of the wider picture and ponder the following questions:

Are our Interactors ready for Rotaract?

Are our Rotaractors ready for Rotary?
Is Rotaract ready for Interact and is Rotary ready for our Rotaractors?
Are our Rotaractors ready for the world?

What we hope to achieve therefore from our Rotaract experience is the corresponding response
which ends our theme, the energetic and resounding response of Y.E.S.! This Y.E.S.! which is an
acronym for youth, excellence and service-driven describes exactly what is needed on the Rotaract
end to become Rota-ready.

Our youthfulness is one of our most potent assets and must be celebrated through
everything that we do.
The excellence that we strive for in our academics and career complement the projects that
we are able to produce and their success.
The way in which we remain driven to attend to the needs of the community through our
unrelenting dedication, innovation and selflessness help shape our image as a service
organization.

Let us spend this year celebrating our unique strengths and working towards a Rota-ready state that
first begins with a Y.E.S!
To learn more about being Rota-ready, check out the District Plans and Objectives 2015-2016.

District Disaster Preparedness Snippet

Disaster Preparedness is an important, concept, which forms part of societys way of life, for any
given population or territory. As a District, we must view this practice with the seriousness which it
deserves, given the prevalence of various hazards and disaster-causing events in the Caribbean and
North-eastern South America.
To quote from Page 5 of the RI Rotaract District 7030 Disaster Preparedness Manual (2014-2015
Edition):
Disaster preparedness refers to measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters.
That is, to predict andwhere possibleprevent them, mitigate their impact on vulnerable
populations, and respond to and effectively cope with their consequences. Disaster preparedness is
best viewed from a broad perspective and is more appropriately conceived of as a goal, rather than
as a specialised programme or stage that immediately precedes disaster response.
Disaster preparedness is a continuous and integrated process resulting from a wide range of
activities and resources rather than from a distinct sectoral activity by itself. It requires the
contributions of many different areasranging from training and logistics, to health care to
institutional development.
As an ongoing educational series, the RI Rotaract District 7030 Newsletter will be used as a forum
whereby pertinent information with respect to Disaster Preparedness will be shared with you all!

Please stay tuned!

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOCUS

2015/2016 theme: Be a Gift to the World
RI President K.R. Ravindran chose Be a Gift to the World as his theme for 2015-16. Ravindran urges
Rotary members to give the gifts of time, talent, and knowledge to improve lives in communities
across the globe. "Through Rotary, we can take these gifts and make a genuine difference in the lives
of others and in our world."

We in Rotary aspire to great deeds. We admire those who gave

great gifts to humanity: Abraham Lincoln, who gave the gift of human
dignity to the downtrodden; Mother Teresa, who gave the gift of
compassion to the forgotten; Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the gift of
peaceful change to the oppressed. Their very lives became gifts to
the world.
We can be inspired by their example. We can be inspired to ask,
how can I, in the life that I live without neglecting the
responsibilities that are so dear to me how can I, too, become a gift
to the world? As I considered my theme, I thought of the lessons I
have learned through my Hindu faith. I thought especially of the
story of Sudama.
Sudama was a poor child and a bosom friend of Krishna, who was
born in a royal lineage as an avatar an incarnation of the divine. As the two boys grow up, they drift
apart, and while Krishna becomes a military leader and king of great repute, Sudama remains a
humble villager.
The years go by and Sudama's poverty deepens. Finally, he lacks even food to feed his children. His
wife reminds him of his childhood friendship with Krishna: Perhaps it is time to go to the mighty ruler
for help. Reluctantly, Sudama agrees, but resolves that he will not go empty-handed. He gathers
together a few handfuls of rice all the food his family has left and wraps them in a piece of cloth as
a gift for his friend.
When Sudama enters the palace, he is overwhelmed by the grandeur and by Krishna's gracious
welcome. His meager gift, so carefully prepared, seems a humiliating reminder of his poverty.
Krishna embraces Sudama, who hides the hand holding the rice behind his back. Krishna asks what
he is holding.
Far from being disdainful, Krishna accepts the rice with gratitude and consumes it with joy as the two
sit and talk together. Hours pass, during which the pleasures of their rekindled friendship push all
thoughts of his desperate plight from Sudama's mind. When evening falls, Sudama sets out for home
and only then realizes that he has neglected his task. He is returning with nothing, and Krishna has
eaten his family's last grains of rice.
Sudama steels himself to return to his hungry children. But standing before his gate, as dawn begins
to break, he sees that the hut he left yesterday has become a stately home, and waiting to greet him is
his own family: well-dressed, and well-fed by the baskets of food that appeared in their kitchen as
Krishna ate each grain of Sudama's rice.
Krishna understood what Sudama had brought him: everything he had to give. In return, Krishna gave
him everything he needed. It is never the material value of a gift that matters it is the love that
comes with it. Just as Sudama's gift to Krishna became a gift to Sudama, what we give through Rotary
becomes a gift to us. And we all have a choice: whether to keep our gifts to ourselves or give them to
others, and Be a Gift to the World.
We have only one chance at our lives. And we will have only one chance at this new Rotary year. This
is our time. Let us grasp it. Let us Be a Gift to the World

GET TO KNOW
YOUR DISTRICT ROTARACT CHAIR
2015-2016

Name: Dominique Venere

Nationality: French
Date of Birth: 18th January, 1967
Rotary Club: Basse-Terre
Hobbies/Interests: playing piano and squash
Degree programme/Occupation: Business woman

I joined Rotary because

I felt that I could make myself of use to the most impoverished and because the Rotary values that are
dear to me.

My fondest moment thus far in Rotary was

Marie Galantes RYLA in 2013.

I believe that Rotaract is important because

It is these young leaders who will provide guidance to tomorrows world with Rotary values.

My hope for Rotaract this year is

To showcase it as one and to make it clear to Rotarians that the future of Rotary is Rotaract.

GET TO KNOW
YOUR ROTARACT DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE
2015-2016

Name: Giselle Holder (District Rotaract Representative 2015 - 2016)

Age: ... umm Im 25 forever
Nationality: Trinidadian
Birthday: 11th February
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Travelling, Learning to Float, playing Mas,
churchments
Degree programme/Occupation: Facilities Manager, Masters in
Facilities Management, briefly remember doing a BSc. in Electrical
Engineering

I joined Rotaract because

Of the lime! My first experience was Tobagos New Years Camp in 2007 and after that experience of fun,
food and fellowship in the Capital of Paradise there was no turning back!

My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

Knowing that in 2011 we only had 8 people in our Club and as a first time President at age 24 (please
dont do the math), I could depend on them to do anything. It was my greatest year thus far in Rotaract.

I believe that Rotaract is important because

You cant get this anywhere else. Focusing young people on professional development and international
awareness deep rooted in steadfast core values and volunteerism seems like an almost surreal
combination of ideals to provide, yet this is this is exactly what Rotaract, through Rotary, affords each of
us.

Name: Vanessa Boyce (Immediate Past District Rotaract

Representative 2015 - 2016)
Age: 30 years old
Nationality: Citizen of Trinidad and Tobago
Birthday: 10th November
Hobbies/Interests: Distance running, reading and traveling
Degree programme/Occupation: Programme Officer

I joined Rotaract because

I wanted to get involved in my community and Rotaract was viewed and still is viewed as one of the most
professional and dynamic youth organisations.

My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

When I was selected to participate in the Rotaract Italian Roundtrip 2014. It was one of the most
memorable experiences of my life.

I believe that Rotaract is important because

It allows us to interact with other like-minded young people, while giving back to our community in a
meaningful way. It also pushes us to reach our full potential as a youth-led organisation, with members
being encouraged to progress towards attaining leadership. It also expands our network as we are
given the opportunity to interact with stakeholders through partnership with other organisations in
executing projects.

Name: Everistus Jn. Marie (District Rotaract

Representative Elect 2015 - 2016)
Age: 28 years old
Nationality: St. Lucian/British
Birthday: 17th December
Hobbies/Interest: Sports (playing and watching), Reading
Degree programme/Occupation: B.Sc. Criminology and
Psychology / Manager

I joined Rotaract because

I wanted to give back to society in a meaningful way as something greater than myself. Having just left
university I was also looking to extend my social and professional network.

My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

During one of the first community service projects I attended. It was a fairly simple project in that it was a
donation of a hamper to a family, however seeing the appreciation of the family and how much it meant
to them it was a feeling that stayed with me and further drove my passion for service and Rotaract.

I believe that Rotaract is important because

It equips young individuals with the tools to make a positive difference in their communities and
throughout the world, through the development of social skills, professional development and
international relation and understanding.

Name: Kezra Lashley (District Rotaract Representative

Nominee & District Secretary 2015 - 2016)
Age: 26 years old
Nationality: Trinbagonian
Birthday: 04th July
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, running, travelling and just having
fun with cool people
Degree programme/Occupation: MSc. Global Studies, B.A.
French with International Relations

I joined Rotaract because...

Everyone was doing it and I needed to put it on my application to the University of the West Indies. Its as
simple as that! Once I joined though, that reason changed to the joy of giving back freely, as so many
have done for me.

My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

Ive had so many but my fondest moments have been in General and Board Meetings when someone says
something funny without knowing it and you look at your friends and without saying a word you all begin
laughing because you have the same thought. So my fondest moments have been the funny ones.

I believe that Rotaract is important because

It changes lives. Both the life of the recipient and Rotaractor is impacted at the same time and to me that
is powerful.

Name: Delon Earle (Assistant District Secretary 2015 2016)

Age: 26 years old
Nationality: Guyanese
Birthday:
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, funning, Gaming, Interacting, Judo
Degree programme/Occupation: Chemistry BSc. Degree and
Environmental Officer (EPA Guyana)

I joined Rotaract because

It was introduced to me as a professional development club which focuses on community service that
would allow me to showcase Service above self. Fun was also a part of the package and the benefit of
colouring my co-curriculum transcript.

My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract

Is every time a community service project meets the needs of the community and persons smile.

I believe that Rotaract is important because

It allows for youth empowerment and the enablement of youths (between 18 to 30) impacting the world
while having developed themselves.

Name: Keisha Lamy (District Treasurer 2015 2016)

Age: 28 years old
Nationality: Trinidadian
Birthday: 7th September
Hobbies/Interests: Travelling, tennis, baking
Degree programme/Occupation: MBA, BA(Hons)/ Parts
Purchasing Buyer

I joined Rotaract because

I wanted give back to my community and make a difference in the lives of others.

My fondest memory in Rotaract thus far

Is participating our Club Annual Community Service Project - Hazel Medina Hamper Distribution, seeing
the smile of a mother days before Christmas who was unsure of the outcome of their Christmas.

I believe that Rotaract is important because

It allows young driven, passionate professionals to collectively touch the lives of persons who can never
repay us and to serve our communities which is an indescribable gift in itself to each member.

CLUB STORIES

ROTARACT CLUB OF ARIMA

Rotaract Club of Arima Represented at UNDP Arima Community Development
Focus Group
On Wednesday 10th June 2015, the Rotaract Club of Arima, ably represented by Rotaractor Kish
Mitchell, was present at the United Nation Development Programme's (UNDP's) Arima Community
Development Focus Group.
For this meeting, UNDP Personnel called for Arimians representing a diversity of socioeconomic
backgrounds and interests to participate in this forum, whereby their experiences and their overall
perceptions of poverty, well-being and sustainable living in the Arima community. This formed part
of an international study which seeks to ascertain the progress countries have made in attaining the
Eight Millennium Development Goals set forth by the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in
2000. The study concludes this year - 2015.
At this meeting, Rotaractor Kish was able to introduce the Rotaract Club of Arima and Rotaract, by
extension, to fellow Arimians and to contribute to the developmental dialogue with respect to Arima.
Valuable insight was gained with respect to major issues affecting the way of life for Arimians and the
possible way forward in terms dealing with them, and with the goal being making Arima a much
better place to be.

ROTARACT CLUB OF BARBADOS WEST

Board Retreat and Handing Over
The New Rotaract Year got off to a great start with the teams Annual Retreat, which arms the incoming
board and members with the tools needed to serve and lead in Rotaract.

The weekend retreat for The Rotaract Club of Barbados West was held at Guardian General Life,
Collymore Rock, St Michael from June 20th 21st 2015. Members of sponsor club Rotary Barbados
West, Rotarian John Hadchity, Rotarian Nicholas Hartmann and newest female Rotarian Rennette
Dimmontt shared practical knowledge about Rotary and its various roles and ways in which the club
can be more efficient and effective with executing its plans.
Apostle Elector Pearson presented on Team Building through practical play sessions, where each
member was able to take away important lessons about being part of a dynamic team.
As a new component of this annual retreat, our club executed its first official handing over ceremony
since our charter in March 2014. Rotarian Horace Cobham, President of Rotary Barbados West gave
the official speech encouraging members present to engage our communities more, so we can build
a vibrant and sustained club.

Immediate Past President Shalisha Samuel graciously handed over the reign to President Kavan
Jackman, who both inspired members present to go above and beyond the call of duty to leave our
marks on the world.

ROTARACT CLUB OF CENTRAL PORT OF SPAIN

Cupcake Fest 2015
On April 25th 2015, the Rotaract Club of Central
Port of Spain (RCCPOS) hosted its inaugural
Cupcake Fest, a fundraising event, at Goodwill
Industries, located on the outskirts of Port of
Spain.
Cupcake Fest, which the club hopes will
become one of its signature fundraisers, was an
evening filled with family, fun, fellowship and
community engagement, where over 2,000
cupcakes were sold. RCCPOS also invited up-and-coming entrepreneurs to sell their cupcake
creations at the event. Children and adults alike indulged their sweet cravings, sampling the many
different cupcake flavours on offer such as red velvet, cheese cake, and lemon flavoured, among
many others.
Cupcake Fest was held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain as well as the
Interact Clubs of St. Marys College and Woodbrook Government Secondary School, all located in the
Port of Spain area. With the funds raised by this event, RCCPOS is now Rota-ready to execute various
community service projects in the 2015/2016 Rotaract year.

ROTARACT CLUB OF F.R.E.S.H.

Most Outstanding Handing Over
The Handing Over Ceremony of Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H. was held on the 3rd of July 2015. This
ceremony was a bit more special compared to the previous years, because it marked the kickoff of
our 5th Anniversary celebrations. Our ceremony was also a celebration of all the 36 projects that we
hosted with a special focus on the two awards of the Most Outstanding Projects, which we received at
the 29th Annual Rotaract District Conference in Barbados.
Our past board members gave an overview of the previous year, highlighting the most cherished
projects and recognizing fellows who put in extra effort. We recognized the Most Outstanding
Director and Rotaractor of the Year, past Community Service Director, Nicole Redjosentono and also
pinned Timothy Mendona as an honorary member. Non-fellows also received recognition for their
extraordinary contribution to the success of our projects. Sharoma Ramawadh, our freshly pinned
President, revealed our theme for this fiscal year: Together we serve the COMMUNITY, together we
celebrate in UNITY! A special logo was also designed to accompany this theme. Among our 35
guests were board members from our sister clubs and Interact Clubs, PDG Elwin Atmodimedjo, DGN
Waddy Sowma and President of Rotary Club Paramaribo Residence, Karen Wong Fong Sang. As we
usually do, we ended the night with fun, food and fellowship.

ROTARACT CLUB OF GEORGETOWN

Rotaract Club of Georgetown Celebrates 30 years
Rotaract Club of Georgetown celebrated 30 years of service on
Wednesday, July1. The club was chartered by President Patrick
Nicholson in 1985. It is the oldest Rotaract club in Guyana and over
the past 30 years has contributed significantly towards the
improvement of the community through various service projects. To
commemorate this momentous milestone, a week of activities
including a charter dinner & installation ceremony, karaoke night,
media appearance, a community service project and a back in time
business meeting were planned.
On June 28th, the Charter Dinner and Installation ceremony was held, under the theme Be a Gift to
the World The event commenced the week of activities with past presidents and Rotarians
congratulating the club on achieving its milestone as well as sharing their many experiences of their
time in Rotaract. During the event, the 2015-2016 Executive Board was installed by AG Gaskin and the
club welcomed two new members to the Rotaract family.

Back in time Karaoke

The Back in time Karaoke gave Past Rotaractors, Rotarians, current Rotaractors and guests the
opportunity to fellowship and bond through old school music. The activity saw attendance from our
sister clubs: the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central and University of Guyana. The evening saw the
three presidents wowing the crowd with a beautiful rendition of Bob Marleys song One Love.

Refurbishment of Sophia Literacy Program Building

On July 4, the back wall of the Sophia Literacy Program building was refurbished and painted by the
children of the program as well as the Rotaractors and guests of the club. The first business meeting
of the Rotaract year 2015/2016 featured a mixed board of honorary members and current board
members, who presented the plans for the year under the clubs theme Building leaders, becoming
rota-ready. Several media features were done highlighting the clubs anniversary celebrations,
community service project & planned activities for the Rotaract year.

ROTARACT CLUB OF GEORGETOWN CENTRAL

Wine & Art
The Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central undertook an event a wine and art exhibition that put
the fun in fundraiser on the 1st April 2015 at the Georgetown Club. The event successfully
highlighted various art forms in Guyana with an emphasis on visual arts through photography,
drawings and paintings by thirty Local Artists. Fashion, spoken word and dance were also featured to
further stimulate attendees.
Project Goals:

To foster fellowship through service amongst the Rotaract/ Rotary community.

To raise a minimum of 200,000GYD in the fourth quarter of the Rotaract year as a means of
financing upcoming projects of the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central 2014/2015.

To promote visual and performing arts by featuring Artists based in Guyana

Event Highlights:

The club raised a total of $230,000GYD ($1150USD) for service projects exceeding our target
by 15%.

A total of 30 Artists were featured, which provided them with free exposure and many were
able to market and sell pieces on the spot.
With the support of sponsors the event which cost patrons $3,000 offered free wine and Hors
doeuvres while they perused the art pieces and enjoyed the performances. The Wine and Art
event was described as fun and innovative by patrons, surpassed our goals and is now likely to
become the Signature event of The Rotaract club of Georgetown Central.

ROTARACT CLUB OF GRENADA

Rotaract Club of Grenada Welcomes a New Board
On June 26, 2015, the Rotaract Club of Grenada held its Handing Over Ceremony, celebrating a
successful 2014-2015 and welcoming a bright and promising new year.
The evening began with final reports being read by Outgoing Directors; outlining triumphs for the
year and thanking members for their unwavering support. This was followed by an Award ceremony,
recognizing outstanding members for their accomplishments throughout the year. A speech was then
delivered by Immediate Past President Kira Baily, followed by the pinning of the Incoming Board
Members. This was succeeded by the much anticipated presentation of goals, objectives and
strategies for the Rotaract Year 2015-2016, done by the new Board.

The members of the Rotaract Club of Grenada eagerly look forward to a challenging yet memorable
and fun filled new year, as we work to accomplish our goals and objectives under the theme
Building People, Changing Lives.

The Rotaract Club of Grenada Hosts its First Meeting for the New Year

The Rotaract Club of Grenada today held its first meeting for the Rotaract Year 2015-2016 on July 8,
2015, focusing on one of our core values "Team Spirit".
Mr. Norman Gilbert, Assistant Youth Ambassador of the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Ecclesiastic Affairs
was invited to present on Team Building and Group Dynamics.
A very interactive session was held where different personality traits were identified focusing on the
importance of each in order to have a functioning group. This was followed by competitive team
building exercises after which the meeting ended with a toast after everyone outlined what theyd
like to see during the upcoming year.

ROTARACT CLUB OF POINTE-A-PITRE

Handing Over Ceremony
On the 9th of July 2015, the Rotaract club of Pointe Pitre, Guadeloupe, had its Handing Over
Ceremony for the year 2015-2016.

IPP Sabine Plaideur gave way to President Wendy Turlet.

New board, new objectives and more determination for this New Year! We all said Y.E.S. for Youth
and Excellence in Service. Some wonderful projects are in the starting blocks, we already started
work on them and will give the best of ourselves to make them happen.
On behalf of President Wendy, we all wish you an excellent Rotaract Year and look forward to see you
acting in service as great young professionals.
Picture of the executive board : from the left hand to the right one : Treasurer Sandrine Natolo - Vice
President Karel Tarer - President Wendy Turlet - Assistant Governor Frank Maynadi - Secretary
Florence Craet - Immediate Past President Sabine Plaideur.

ROTARACT CLUB OF PIARCO (U.W.I.)

Handing Over Ceremony 2015
On Sunday 28th June, 2015 The Rotaract Club of Piarco
(U.W.I), converged at the Asian Buffet Restaurant, Trincity
Mall, to celebrate its fifth Handing Over Ceremony. Also
in attendance were honorary members for the night, Past
President Trevor (Rotary Club of Piarco), ADRR Rae-Ella
Roberts and New Generations Officer, Machel
Higgins(Rotary Club of Piarco).The ceremony was hosted
by our Director of Club Service 2015-2016, Kerwin Ryan.
Adding to the entertainment for the night was Treasurer
Sarah with her amusing icebreaker and the Sergeant at
Arms Rockel who kept us snickering with every fine she
announced.
This ceremony highlighted the end of a successful chapter for the Rotaract Club of Piarco (U.W.I.),
and the beginning of a new. Awards were presented to honour our attendees who have shown
outstanding commitment and support to the club. Following that was the induction of 3 new members,
and then the pinning of the new board , President-Shari George, Vice President-Kevan St. Brice,
Secretary Dominique Reid, Director of Community Service-Arianne Charles, Director of Club ServiceKerwin Ryan, Director of Finance-Camevel Cova, Director of International Service-Ariel Burke,
Director of Professional Development-Quintin Griffith, Director of Public Relations-Elliot Clarke, Club
Trainer-Rockel Woods and Immediate Past President-Shanelle Dempster.
It was truly a night to remember and we definitely look forward to great things for the New Year.

ROTARACT CLUB OF ROSEAU

Rotaract Club of Roseau Welcomes New Year, New Executive
The Rotaract Club of Roseau welcomed its new executive at its 30th Annual Investiture and Awards
Ceremony at the Fort Young Hotel on July 4th 2015 under the theme Are you ROTA-Ready? Y.E.S.
Youth, Excellence, Service-Driven. It was attended by Rotarians, Rotaractors, friends and the 2015
Carnival Princess Miss Lytleen Julien.

Meet the 2015-2016 executive:

President Ezra Peter, Vice President, Finance Director Dane Hypolite, Immediate Past President,
Secretary, Public Relations Officer Shanda Carbon, Treasurer, Assistant District Rotaract
Representative Kamisha Casimir, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Professional Development Director
Kashauna Mason, Community Service Director Leona Jeremiah, Club Service Director Jennae Nelson,
International Service Director Shanourra Xavier and Sergeant At Arms, Support ADRR Vernice
Thomas
Awards for the 2014-15 year were distributed as follows:
Rotaractor(s) of the Year: Ezra Peter, Shanda Carbon, Rotaract Spirit Award: Kamisha Casimir, Most
Outstanding Director: Vernice Thomas, Community Service Director, Most Outstanding Prospective
Member: Desma Patrick, Most Outstanding Committee: Community Service Committee, Most
Outstanding Project: Seeds of Success Leadership Program - Professional Development Committee,
President's Award Recipient: Ezra Peter, President's Special Recognition Award: Dane Hypolite,
Vanessa Seraphine, Bianca Payne, Most Improved Rotarctor(s) : Kamisha Casimir, Vernice Thomas,
Perfect Attendance Award : Ezra Peter, Outstanding Committee Special Recognition : 2015 Princess
Show Committee, Honorary Choice Award: Dane Hypolite
Two new Rotaractors Desma Patrick and Lynsia Frank were inducted on the evening.

ROTARACT CLUB OF SAINT AUGUSTINE

Rotaract Club of St. Augustine hosts Summer Camp
For over ten years, the Rotaract Club of St. Augustine (RCSA) has been involved in various projects
within their immediate community and wider Trinidad and Tobago. This article highlights the
community projects under the Director of Community Services held from June 2014 to June 2015.
On August 16 2014, the RCSA collaborated with the C.U.B.S Association Summer Camp in Spring
Village, Valsayn. The Rotaractors assisted with the evenings event (distribution of awards and
certificates, ushering services and financial donations). At the summer camp, there were seventy-five
young people ages three to sixteen years who gained knowledge on Rotaract and voluntary work.

Lighting up the lives of the homeless

On November 16 2014, the RSCA embarked on an initiative to feed the homeless during the
Christmas season. The goal of this project was to light up the lives of the homeless and to make at
least one individual less hungry. Their goal was to cater one hundred meals to those at the River Side
Plaza, Port of Spain; they exceeded their objective by providing one hundred and seventy-two.

On December 20 2014, the RSCA continued along their initiative, this time distributing food hampers
to needy families in the St. Augustine community bringing them happiness during the Christmas
season. An estimated cost for this project was five thousand dollars. There would never have been
such a positive outcome were it not for members generous support.

The RCSA has always been a supporter of the Amica Girls Home. On December 12 2014, they held
their annual Christmas party for the girls. In addition, on March 28 2015, they treated the girls to a
movie day.

Plant a life, Let it grow

On June 6 2015, they continued the second phase of a Tree Planting Project, the theme Plant a life,
Let it grow. This was in commemoration of Corpus Christi and World Environmental Day; this took
place at the St. Augustine Secondary School. The process involved clearing and cutting the
designated area for planting, clearing of debris, tilling of the soil, they planted approximately twenty
plants which were all bought by the club. The Principal of the school, students of the horticultural
society as well as the teacher of the Agricultural Science class were all present.
The RCSA has made a small but meaningful contribution to their community and achieved their
annual objectives through the strength of its seventeen member club. They hope to be exemplars to
the young professionals of the Caribbean enabling them to recognise the importance of giving back.

ROTARACT CLUB OF SAINT KITTS

Start a New and Be a Gift to the World
On the 5th July 2015 was the Installation Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of St Kitts for the Rotaract year
2015-2016. This day is an important one for us because we officially announced the rebirth of the club.
St Kitts is back! St Kitts is here! This year we will make all the updates on the D7030 rules a reality. We
also plan to Recruit new members, build team spirit, training all the club members and create
tangibles exchanges with the others clubs! As well, we are going to strengthen our relationship with
the Interact club and the two Rotary clubs of St Kitts.

After a whole week end of meetings with the District team which shows us a strong support, we said
YES! WE ARE ROTA-READY!

Picture Taken at the Installation Ceremony at the Governor Generals House in St Kitts.
From the right to the left: ADRR Midji (Rotaract club of Pointe Pitre Guadeloupe) President Castin
Stokes (Rotaract Club of St Kitts) - Rotaractor Tamika Dick-Grant (Rotaract Club of St Kitts) - President
Daniel Williams (Interact Club of St Kitts) Treasurer Denoza Dore (Rotaract Club of St Kitts).

ROTARACT CLUB OF SAINT LUCIA

Build Hope, Give Hope
On December 24th, 2013, St. Lucia experienced significantly enhanced rainfall and thunderstorm
activity which was as a result of a low level trough. Canaries and Anse La Raye were the two
communities, where persons are still considered to be living in deplorable conditions.
As part of celebrations of our 30th Charter anniversary, April 22nd 2015, continuing on the path of
serving others, what we are and what we, do we teamed with the Anse La Raye and Canaries
Community Disaster Relief Team with support from our Rotary Club of St. Lucia and members of the
committee, to bring to fruition our Build Hope, Give Hope project which commenced in April and
came to completion in May 2015.

This project was funded by the West Indian Association of Bermuda with the main goal of assisting
persons who were severely affected by the 2013 Christmas Eve Trough.

Rotaract Club of Saint Lucia officially executed the handing over of the home to the victim and her
daughter affected by the Christmas Trough, along with Hampers to other persons of the Canaries
community on Saturday June 13th 2015. All thanks to the West Indian Association of Bermuda our
public sponsors, our sponsoring Rotary Club of St. Lucia and community members.

ROTARACT CLUB OF SAINT LUCIA SOUTH

Charter Dinner
The Rotaract Club of St. Lucia South held its annual Charter Dinner on June 27th, 2015 at L Escape
Restaurant. It was an evening dinner celebrating the clubs 28th year of service. Fifteen members and
their guests, with the addition of the president of the Rotary Club of St. Lucia South, Aleric Soans; and
a few former members and visitors from other clubs enjoyed over four hours of very pleasant
fellowship, the inevitable speeches and of course, a wonderful meal.

The Past President gave her overview of the year then presented the awards for Rotaractor of the Year
to Rot. Annice JnPanel, Most Developed Rotaractor to Rot. Yanic Thomas and Committee of the Year to
the International Service Committee headed by Dir. Kevin JnBaptiste. Heartiest and well deserved
congratulations to all.
Our guest speaker Kayani Descartes graced us with powerful words that set the tone for the incoming
president Rot. Brittney Gonzague to move us toward her vision with a very motivational speech. To
the dismay of our pockets, the dinner ended with a most profitable SAA session conducted by four (!)
mystery sergeants.
We all had a lovely evening at the Charter Dinner; so many thanks to the organizers and to everyone
who came along in support of the event.

Breakfast Sale
The Rotaract Club of St. Lucia South held a breakfast sale on Saturday, the 20th of June, 2015 at the
Laborie Market. Breakfast items included delicious fried bakes, salad and steaming hot cocoa tea.
The endeavor was a success as folk from the community were more than merry to support, helping to
raise money to be used for our club service activities.

Our gratitude goes out to all the members who assisted with the success of this project and to the
community for their continuous patronage.

Paint Job
Our Rotaractors did it again! On the 20th of June 2015, the Rotaract Club of St. Lucia South, with
assistance from members of the Rotaract Club of St. Lucia painted some educational games on the
floors of the Laborie Boys Primary School. The games included Tic-Tac-Toe, Snakes and Ladders,
Twister, Hopscotch, Fun Clock and a Hand Tennis area.

This project was executed as part of our Charter Week activities and also coincides with an
undertaking similar to that of our twin club, Rotaract Club of Central Port of Spain.
Amidst all the hard work and paint-smeared clothing, we couldnt help but have ourselves a blast.
Our appreciation goes out to all those who showed up. Many hands do make light work!

ROTARACT CLUB OF SANGRE GRANDE

RCSG Ushers in the New Year
The Rotaract Club of Sangre Grande celebrated its 9th Annual Handing Over Ceremony on Sunday,
June 28th, 2015 at the Asian Fusion Restaurant. Most members were present for the evenings
festivities. They were joined by the Outgoing and Incoming Presidents of their sponsor club, the
Rotary Club of Sangre Grande, ADRR Chenice, and Rotaractors from RC Felicity/Charlieville.
In his address, President Ajay first reviewed the clubs many successes during 2014-2015, which
included hosting the inaugural District Leadership Training and the official name change. He shared
that the President is only as strong as his team, and offered a few words of appreciation to each
member. As he enters his second consecutive term as President, he called for continued adherence
to the Rotaract way. He reiterated that, during 2015-2016, there will be added emphasis on not only
club administration and membership recruitment and retention, but also joint ventures with our
sponsor Rotary club.
In addition to President Ajay, the other members of the Board are: Vice President Garvin, Secretary
Reshma, and Directors Kara, Darcel, Vikash and Kimberly. Photographer Wayne will now be adding
Rotaractor to his name as he was pinned the newest member of Team RCSG.
The evenings proceedings ended with the distribution of Club Awards. Naturally, dinner, fellowship
and laughter followed.

ROTARACT CLUB OF TOBAGO

Rotaract Club of Tobagos Retreat and Handing Over Ceremony
This year the Rotaract Club of Tobago held its annual Retreat and Handing Over Ceremony on the
weekend of the 27th -28th June, 2015 at Samaan Grove Villas and Watermill Restaurant. The annual
Retreat was planned by the Incoming and Outgoing Executive Boards and Club Service Committee.
This retreat was essential to solve problems, explore new strategies, and to evaluate and train our
members.
Members were able to deal with sources of conflict and generate creative solutions, create a common
framework and point of reference, foster a collective vision, generate honest and enlightening
conversations and present their plans and objectives for the upcoming Rotaract year.

In keeping with the Rotary theme Be a Gift to the World and Rotaract District 7030s theme Are you
rota-readyYES the Rotaract Club of Tobagos theme for the year 2015/2016 is Discovering Gifts
Through Service. This theme challenges our members to discover and nurture their potential and
utilise their talents and expertise to enhance the lives of the members of the club and the community
through our avenues of service.
At our annual Handing Over Ceremony, outgoing President Stephan Sandy after two terms of service
passed on the torch to the incoming President Jasiyah Ibrahiim with her new board of vibrant
directors. The weekend ended with great memories, laughter and renewed vigour for the New
Year.

DISTRICT REMINDERS
July 29th
Deadline for the submission of articles for the District Newsletter (to DS Kezra & ADS Delon)

CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES
July
01st- Rotaract Club of Georgetown
01st Rotaract Club of St. Kitts

Happy
Charter!

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