International Focus
I. RYLA North America Conference 2015
II. 2015 Rotary International Convention
Productive meetings were also held with the Rotaract Clubs of Barbados West, South Barbados and
UWI Cave Hill. I was fortunate to fellowship with members of the Rotaract Club of Barbados West
when I attend their Pinning and Induction Ceremony of new Directors and members. I was also
impressed to hear all that is being done by the Rotaract Club of South Barbados and the adoption of a
campus bench by the Rotaract Club of UWI Cave Hill among other projects. My visit would not have
been complete without a visit to one of Barbados many breath-taking beaches, which was filled with
laughter and great fellowship. The visit culminated at the Rotary Club of Barbados annual Carols by
Candle Light event, which had a massive turnout and raised funds and collected presents for
children in need.
In the month of January I will be visiting four more clubs. In addition to addressing issues within
clubs, visits will also focus on reviewing projects executed and identifying ways to successfully
achieved proposed plans. During this quarter the District Executive will also invite clubs to nominate
individuals to hold the position of District Rotaract Representative Nominee for the 2015-2016 Rotaract
year. This individual will assume leadership of the District during the period 2017-2018. Although
this seems like a long time away, we must be reminded that each term passes very quickly and
advance planning will make the tenure of future DRRs much easier and more successful. Clubs will
also be invited to bid to host our 2015 District Leadership Training and the 30th Annual Rotaract
District 7030 Conference.
As we enter this third quarter, clubs are reminded to submit their quarterly reports. Those
participating in District projects are also reminded to submit their proposals and reports upon
completion. This year at District Conference we intend to use creative ways to showcase the
excellent work clubs have been doing throughout the year and clubs are encouraged to submit
reports in an effort to facilitate this. We applaud your efforts to share the work you are doing though
your respective Facebook profiles and other social media. However as a District, we would also like
to have records of all the projects successfully executed. You are also encouraged to submit articles
to the monthly newsletter as it can also be used in your promotional efforts to potential sponsors and
in sharing Rotaract to others.
A new year can be seen as a clean slate to start over and build on past successes. I encourage clubs,
especially those experiencing challenges, to use this new year as a new beginning. Do not dwell on
the challenges faced in 2014 but look towards 2015 as an opportunity to improve. Have a productive
year everyone!
Yours in Rotaract,
Vanessa Boyce
District Rotaract Representative 2014-2015
Rotaract District 7030
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The Rotaractors were on hand to serve food, drinks and snacks for those in attendance. Also, the
children were able to enjoy the bouncy castle and face painting which were made fully available to
them on the day and were treated to snack bags and early Christmas gifts.
The children and their chaperons enjoyed themselves and the Membership of the Rotaract Club of
Arima enjoyed hosting them for the day!
Rotaract Club of Arima lends support to Rotaract Club of St. Augustine West in
joint Christmas hamper drive in aid of the Toco Secondary School Student
Welfare Committee!
In an effort to help the less fortunate students in its community, the Toco Secondary School Student
Welfare Committee embarked upon a Food Drive for the 2014 Christmas Season. This initiative was
intended to collect non-perishable food items, toiletries and/or personal care products to create at
least ten (10) hampers for distribution to the students at the end of the school term.
A request for assistance was made with the aim towards realizing this initiative and the Rotaract Clubs
of St. Augustine West and Arima answered the call. For its part, the Membership of the Rotaract Club
of Arima was able to procure several items of foodstuffs to be able to contribute two (2) large
hampers. Through the combined efforts of both Clubs and other well-meaning citizens, twelve (12)
hampers were distributed on the last week of the school term ending Friday 12th December 2014.
This joint effort surely aided in worthwhile outreach to people who were in need and contributed
towards the goals of raising awareness with respect to Rotaracts presence within the national
community and strengthening the bond between both Rotaract Clubs.
With a group of 20, we set out to Domburg where the representative of B.O.G. gave field instructions
and divided us into 2 groups. From 8.00 am until noon, we inspected about 30 homes, informed
occupants, covered open water reservoirs and also removed all water from open containers to
prevent the existence of mosquito breeding places.
Regardless the decrease of Chikungunya cases in Suriname, the risk of getting this virus is still high;
especially in areas where people arent following the safety procedures. Through an educational film
of this project, shown on national television, the public health department and the Rotaract Club of
F.R.E.S.H. strongly advise the Surinamese community to cover up their water reservoirs at all times to
prevent breeding places.
With regard to this all, the International Service of Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H. wanted to pay more
attention to article 31 of the Convention: the Right to Play & Recreational Activities. So on 22
November 2014 we initiated a World Childrens Day: Sports & Games with Child Center Lelindaal
& Congregation Wisma Asih (a total of 60 children, ages 4 to18).
Through a motivational talk, childrens rights workers taught the kids what this Convention includes,
especially the right to play & recreational activities. As a motivation for kids, some were asked to tell
what kind of sport they do and to show their medals. Afterwards the kids were asked to come outside
on the yard, where Zumbathon instructors waited for them to Zumba. After Zumba the kids got
pepped up with a popsicle and continued with other sports & games activities. At the end they
enjoyed a delicious lunch and received various sport articles.
Every year the Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H. will give special attention to a different type of rights of the
child.
We started the day with preparing the chicken on the grill. Our food was ordered in advance by
selling tokens to our friends, family and Rotarians.
Our customers started picking up their food at 18.00 p.m. We sold fries with the BBQ, sate {meat on
stick} and potato salad and vegetable salad. Subisco International sponsored a fries-mobile. This is a
truck specially made for frying potato`s. While BBQ-ing, we had a lot of fun together. At some
moments it became very busy, because we had a lot of customers in front. But together we helped all
the customers and they went satisfied. The next day we got a lot of compliments from customers that
the food was very delicious. Obviously, because all the food was made by our great chefs from
Genesis. At this project 13 Rotaractors, 2 prospective members, 2 honorary members and 2 guests
participated. Our main goal was to raise money for our club fund. Once again we succeeded at this
goal.
There were some points that we had to consider which occur within the club. We had to put down
some of our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the club and how we would
improve these points.
We have learnt from the training that everyone has their own abilities and that is a main point for the
club, because we can bring our club to a higher level. This is a lesson to our members so that we can
achieve our goals.
The evening was enchanted with the noise of the magic music of Libt band. With the sound of the
Ka3 they motived all the public to live the tradition and to appropriate Guadeloupe culture. Ykra 4 !
Every member with his/her songs book was singing with the group all the beautiful Christmas songs
announcing the arrival of the Divine Child. Some of them danced, others participated in the
animations... Christmas Ham, cake, sausages and other dishes decorated the table This evening
was a great one, two days before Christmas, and we had the pleasure of sharing it altogether!
Rotaract is life, live Rotaract and share our joy !
The Rotaract Club of Pointe--Pitre family, wishes you all a Merry Christmas and good Christmas and
New Year.
Organize projects and training allowing a better knowledge of sickle cell disease in
Guadeloupe.
Support educational projects and care of patients in the different departments dealing with
sickle cell disease in Public Hospital of Pointe--Pitre
Improve on reception of patients and their family, in collaboration with patient associations.
Grenada, Dominica, St. Lucia, Guadeloupe, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Tortola,
and The Bahamas presented aspects of their culture through the use of maps, music, clothing, food,
literature, national emblems, and quizzes. There were also booths set up by the Rotaract Clubs of St.
Augustine West, Piarco (UWI) and Maraval to highlight the work done by their respective clubs, and
a Painted Faces stations (wo)manned by President Malissa of RC St. Augustine.
The second activity saw the continuation of the clubs annual Christmas hamper distribution to
the less fortunate. Each member sourced a family in need, and contributed items to the hampers. A
total of ten hampers, consisting of sugar, flour, rice, canned foods, Trinidad Fruit Cake etc. were
handed out.
Our annual Christmas Dinner and Secret Santa Gift Exchange were held at the Port Restaurant
in Port of Spain. Members were treated to an impressive buffet of Christmas themed dinner items and
desserts. Gifts, laughter, and a mandatory photo shoot followed. It was yet another successful club
service activity.
Bringing Christmas Cheer to Dunnottar is an initiative aimed at spreading joy at Christmas to our
long-time friends at Dunnottar. The club donated items which were used in party bags for the
students. On December 9th 2014, members and guests arrived at the school and aided in distributing
snacks and drinks and in preparing lunch for the students. Later on the students were rounded up so
that we could serenade them with our sweet voices by singing carols. This quickly turned into a
karaoke and sing-along session as the students overpowered us with their enthusiasm and began
making request for songs.
We ended the singing session on a high, with the last song being Santa Claus is coming to town' and
surprised them with our very own Santa Claus. The air was filled with screams and shouts as some
children were overjoyed and intrigued, while others were afraid and ran to hide. Santa along with his
helpers began spreading the cheer and presented every student with a Christmas gift. The children
were all excited.
After the presentation, we proceeded to spread Christmas cheer by singing Christmas carols to the
elderly. With the choir coordinator PP Samara, we began to serenade the residents around the home
with our harmonious voices singing some local and traditional carols.
One of the elderly followed us around singing along while some bobbed their heads to the melodious
tunes. After carolling we proceeded to interact with the residents of the home and wished them a
joyous Christmas.
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
RI President Gary C.K. Huang invites you to join him at the 2015 Rotary International Convention.
Read the presidents welcome.
The So Paulo convention is the perfect venue to experience Rotarys global impact and strengthen
your commitment to creating positive change.
Need more reasons to attend? You will:
Discover new ideas for service and find project partners at the booths in the House of
Friendship.
Hear from some of the worlds leading experts on topics such as water, polio, and social
media.
Develop leadership skills and connect with others who share your hobbies, your profession,
or your humanitarian interests. Attend a special breakout session for incoming club
presidents and the President-elects Leadership Luncheon, where you can exchange ideas
with fellow leaders.
Enjoy the host events, designed to show you the best of So Paulo. Begin planning your Brazil
vacation now with our city guides, maps, and itineraries.
Learn about the 2016 convention in Seoul, Korea, and be able to register on-site.
Did your club sponsor a Youth Exchange student, scholar, or Group Study Exchange in Brazil?
Take this opportunity to reconnect.
Important Deadlines
Dear All,
On behalf of the Rotaract Clubs of Barbados and the 29th Annual Rotaract District 7030 Conference
Committee, I'd like to first apologise for the late start to the registration however for all those eager to
register I have some great news for you; registration is now officially opened. The links for
registration can be found below.
The official website for conference 2015 is: www.rotaractbarbados.org
Registration Page: http://rotaractbarbados.org/conference/conference-registration/
Payment Information: http://rotaractbarbados.org/conference/payment_info/
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Chairperson | 29th Annual District Conference Committee
Assistant District Rotaract Representative | Rotaract District 7030
CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES
January
11th- Rotaract Club of Tobago
13th- Rotaract Club of Barbados South
21st Rotaract Club of Grenada
21st Rotaract Club of Central Port of Spain
31st- Rotaract Club of Point Fortin
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