Rotaract District 7030 Newsletter

June 2016 Edition

District Rotaract Representative Message

Rotary International Presidential Message

Get to know the District Executive 2016-2017

District Focus- Plans and Objectives 2016-2017

Whats happening in Rotaract District 7030

I. Dominica
II. French West Indies
III. Guyana
IV.Trinidad and Tobago

Seven Questions with RD 7030s 1st DRR

Rotaract District 7030 2016 Conference Recap

End of Year Round Up

Charter Anniversaries

In work, we often use the phrase Hindsight is always 20/20 to describe

moments where you just felt like more could have been done if you could
have just been able to predict what happened next. From this, if asked
the question whether I would change anything during my year as
RD7030s DRR, my first gut instinct response would be to say YES!
To name a few, I would encourage our Rotaractors to work assiduously
on their relationships with their Rotary clubs so as to prevent any negative
actions being taken against them, I would have warned our Dominican
family of the possible devastations of Tropical Storm Erica so that they
could have been better prepared, and I would have reinforced at every
Rotaract encounter that our members are our greatest asset and therefore
should be treated as such.
However, time cannot be so easily altered and if I had indeed made these changes I would not have
been able to experience the sheer resilience of our District, the quality of our projects and the
selflessness of our commitment to this organization in which we invest our time, talents and efforts into.
It is adversity that generates innovation and excellence. Therefore, for every low point that occurred
during this past Rotary year, I am thankful for the outcomes that allowed for us to discover new strengths
within our respective Clubs, countries and above all, ourselves.
Rotaract District 7030 is indeed a gem in our Rotary family as I believe our family-oriented nature cannot
be found anywhere else in the world! As one Rotaractor commented during our District Conference,
regardless of where you go in our District events, clusters of Rotaractors from different countries, with
different backgrounds and even speaking different languages can be found together, building
networks and broadening their Rotaract experience. This is indeed priceless and should be applauded!
Everything I have shared throughout this year on what I have learned from my own experience has
been founded on my Rotaract home, which is the Rotaract Club of POS West. Therefore, I wish to say
thank you to them for being with me every step of the way, for understanding my unavoidable absence
and for being my constant reminder that no challenge is too big to be overcome and that life was made
to be enjoyed!
A great thank you as well to all of my outgoing Rotaract District Committee members, our ADRRs, our
Club Presidents and every single member of the RD 7030 for stepping up to the plate and embracing
my challenge to you to become Rota-ready! Your Y.E.S. to this was greatly apparent as it was reflected
in your apt engagement throughout the year!
Therefore, let us keep up this momentum as we move into our new Rotary year under the leadership of
both a friend and an inspiration DRR-E Everistus Jn Marie and truly commit ourselves to being
#OneCaribbean family who can and will #DoBetterBeBetter.
Thank you once again for each of your unwavering commitment to our youth, focus on excellence and
dedication to service! It is nothing short of being absolutely FAN-TAS-TIC!
IPDRR-E Giselle

British writer and Royal Air Force pilot Roald Dahl was also an avid
photographer who carried his beloved Zeiss camera on his many
adventures. At a time when each photograph had to be laboriously
developed by hand, on film or glass plate negatives, he amassed a
collection of hundreds of images. In later years, these photographs served
as a visual record of his travels, a way to document his experiences and
share them with others. Yet he always spoke of his memories as being far
more vivid than the photographs could ever reflect. So many events and
experiences, he said, were simply impossible to capture; they could not
be adequately conveyed in images or words.

Language may fail, and photographs fade; minds are fallible, and details are lost. But some
experiences, as Dahl said, never dim; they stand out in our memories, even after decades, as a wall of
flame. They rear up forever over the landscape of our past, dividing our lives into what came before
and what came after. That metaphor has stayed with me throughout the past year as I have travelled the
world for Rotary. For indeed, this entire year has stood, and will always stand, as a wall of flame in my
mind, dividing my life into before and after.
When I think back over these 12 months, I see a bright kaleidoscope of images cascading before my
eyes, day after day, week after week. The anxious parents in Chandigarh, India, hovering at the
bedside of the child recovering from lifesaving heart surgery. The bright flags of Nepal fluttering over
an entire village that had been rebuilt after the devastating earthquake. The feeling of awe in St. Peters
Square at the Jubilee of Rotarians celebrated by Pope Francis. Joyful gatherings around the world, in
so many countries, in so many languages with friends I had never before met, my brothers and sisters
in Rotary. To serve as president of Rotary International is a colossal undertaking, one that cannot be
truly conveyed in images or words. It is a wall of flame that will burn forever in my memory, dancing
with light, shifting in shadow. A thousand images jostle together in my mind, a thousand recollections,
a thousand emotions. Together, they form a great mosaic; together, they show the bright and glorious
work of your hands.
As this Rotary year draws to a close, I am prouder than ever to be part of this great organization: one
that makes the world not poorer, but richer; replaces despair with hope; raises up those whom fate has
brought low; and is a gift to so many, while allowing each of us to Be a Gift to the World.

District

Immediate Past

Rotaract

District

Representative

Rotaract

(DRR)

Representative

Country: St. Lucia

Country:
Trinidad and
Tobago
Giselle Holder

Everistus Jn Marie Jn
I joined Rotaract because I wanted effect

I joined Rotaract because of the fellowship

meaningful

and

and

positive

change

on

my

community.

camaraderie

experienced

at

RC

of

Tobagos New Years Camp served as the

catalyst for my Rotaract experience! The

I wanted to serve on the Rotaract District

fellowship brought me in but the family-, go-

Committee because I saw it as an opportunity

gettedness-, all-hands-on-deck-, never-leave-

to further my service to the wider caribbean

a-man-behind, Im-going-to-tell-you-as it is

community and grow myself with a new

but-we-going-to-lime-after vibe of POS West

challenge.

made me stay.

Tell us something thats unique, crazy or

I wanted to serve on the Rotaract District

unusual about yourself

Committee because I felt I could make a

I have very long nails which I started growing

difference and that I could learn from the

whilst doing my a-levels, however I have

excellent leaders around me. I am proud to

forgotten the reason for growing them but still

state that I have a great relationship with each

refuse to cut them.

of the last 6 DRRs and have learned invaluable

lessons from each of them and looked forward
to sharing this experience with those to follow
me.
Tell us something thats unique, crazy or
unusual about yourself
I still have no active memory of EVER eating a
banana....

District Rotaract
Representative

District Rotaract
Representative
Nominee (DRRN)

Elect (DRRE)
Country:

Trinidad

Country: Guyana

and Tobago
Kezra Lashley
Delon Earle
I joined Rotaract because I thought it would
help better my chances of getting into
university and thats the truth. However, Im still
here almost 9 years later because it provides
me with an avenue to give back, just as many

I joined Rotaract because I wanted extra

Credit on my Co-Curriculum Transcript and it
allowed for Personal Development while
Serving humanity.

persons have given to me and it also allows me

the opportunity to work with young leaders who
want to effect positive changes in society.
I wanted to serve on the Rotaract District

I wanted to serve on the Rotaract District

Committee because I wanted to contribute to
the shaping of the District and enhance my
leadership skills.

Committee because I wanted to connect with

Rotaractors beyond the limits of my club. I also
wanted to encourage members from my club to
believe in themselves, get involved and do
great things.
Tell us something thats unique, crazy or
unusual about yourself
I wouldnt say Im terrified but I strongly
dislike travelling on planes. Everytime I have
to travel I become my own motivational coach
just to get on the plane. So for now I endure it
until teleporters are invented.

Tell us something thats unique, crazy or

unusual about yourself
I am generally crazy/unique/unusual, people
figure that out a little while after they meet me

District Secretary

District Treasurer
Country: Antigua &
Barbuda

Country: Trinidad and

Tobago

Year Inducted: 2010

Year Inducted: 2008

Mykel Samuel
Olivia Smith-Shaw
I joined Rotaract because I enjoyed serving in
the Rotary family as an Interactor and wanted to
continue to serve in an organisation that I have
great respect for.

I wanted to serve on the Rotaract District

Committee because I wanted to challenge
myself to serve at another level within our
organisation utilising the skills and knowledge
gained throughout my time in Rotaract.

I joined Rotaract because I have a passion to

serve my community.

I wanted to serve on the Rotaract District

Committee to contribute to the development of
our Rotaract District, while supporting the DRR.

Tell us something thats unique, crazy or

unusual about yourself
Im crazy about Asian food and tennis.

Do Better, Be Better
Doing things better than you did the last time; even better than those who were before you is a sure
sign that your actions were progressive. This self-motivating idea, that your last attempt is now the bar
or standard youve set for achievement, will only lead you to becoming an individual who doesnt settle
for mediocrity.
This constant state of improvement, will only lead you to become better individuals. Collectively we
then become better clubs and ultimately, a better district.
This personal philosophy of mine is what has guided this years Rotaract theme. It lends to the direction
and goals we as a district team want to achieve.
The past few years have seen our district undergo some important and much needed transitions. What
we want to do this year then, is focus our efforts on streamlining and targeting our work on doing better,
thus making our district better.
With emphasis being placed on Visibility, Efficiency and Communication, this year we are aiming to
see all our clubs improve in as many areas as possible from last year, and set the benchmark for the
years to come.

The following elaborates on this years main area of focus:

Visibility: By using our social media avenues, the district website and branded paraphernalia
we shall try to have the Rotaract District 7030 brands recognised locally, regionally and internationally
by showcasing who we are and the work we do.

Efficiency: Establish a database for clubs and archives for projects, plans and presentations
which can be accessible to all clubs. We also seek to have more clubs participating in district projects
by establishing broader areas of focus for clubs to select those most pertinent to the needs of their
community. Discover methods of motivation to increase participation and desire to serve in district
leadership levels.

Communication: Trying to improve the relations between Rotary and Rotaract in order to
advance the efforts of transition, liaising with our neighbouring districts to share and learn new cultures
and methods used in service.

Whats happening in
Rotaract District 7030

Public Speaking Like A Boss : The Tell

Them Formula

Speedworking

So lets cut to the chase, you tell them what

youre going to tell them, tell them, then tell
them what youve told them. Simple right? On
Thursday 5th May, 2016, this formula
grabbed the attention of the members of the
Rotaract Club of Roseau, in a public speaking
enhancement session organized by the
Professional Development Committee and
facilitated by the Nature Isle Toastmasters
Club. In an effort to build a better speaker, it
highlighted the criticality of organisation of
ideas, how to drive the point home, and ways to
combat fear.

On Saturday, April 9, 2016, the Rotaract Club of

Pointe--Pitre organized the sixth edition of its
action Speedworking. The Speedworking is an
action that allows project leaders to refine and
develop their ideas through exchanges with
professionals in Guadeloupe entrepreneurial
world.

As with any other captivating session, ten

members had a chance to put the tell them
formula to the test. In this case, the club didnt
find that E=mc2, but members we able to use
the tell them formula to speak in public, just like
a boss!

The event was held in two parts: in a contest, ten

project leaders defended their project to a jury
of professionals. The three best projects were
awarded. On the other hand, an open
speedworking the public has enabled the more
benefit from professional advice and help them
develop their ideas and guide their steps.

Lets Play!
On May 1st, 2016 the Rotaract Club of
Georgetown Central executed a promise made
to the previous Headmaster of Low Wood
Nursery, Primary and Secondary School to
repair the schools swing set. The club installed
seats and chains for the swing and facilitated the
construction of a slide. The project was done in
honour of our Clubs Past President Adalia
Hooper- Castello whose husband died last
December. A plaque was erected and the slide
and swing painted in his favourite colour. Low
Wood is a riverine community located in a
remote area of Guyana.

RCUG International Service Community

Recycling project

Friday, April 29, 2016, earmarked the final

phase of the RCUG International Service
Community Recycling project. The Project was
a joint venture between RCUG and the Rotaract
Club of Felicity in Trinidad & Tobago.
The final phase entailed an information session
and physical display on the University of
Guyana's campus. The Goal was to educate
persons on reducing, reusing, and recycling
their waste, and to illustrate practical ideas and
outcomes by recycling unwanted items.
The Student's of the Victoria Primary School
Literacy Project were responsible for the
crafting of the smaller items on display, such as
the makeup brush holders, crafted from corn
tins, and a jewelry box crafted from an old
cookie tin. Rotaractors were responsible for
crafting the patio set from old wooden pallets,
the main item on display.

The Rotaract Club of Arima hosts its

Make-Up for Professionals Training
Session
On Saturday 21st May 2016, Honorary Member
Christopher Best, a professional Make-up Artist
(MUA), facilitated the Rotaract Club of Arima's
Make-up for Young Professionals Training
Session.

With Professional Development Director Nadia

Valentine as his model, he showed a number of
helpful techniques and tips used to effectively
and quickly apply make-up for professional
settings to the Members present. This included
the various types of brushes and other
applicators to be used; methods of application
of foundation/base, contour, highlights and
eyeshadow. Also, Honorary Member Chris
discussed ways in which skin irritation and
contamination of brushes, sponges, etc. can be
reduced or prevented.

Rotaract Club of Central Port-of-Spain

(POS)
Bishops Anstey Junior School
Annual Spelling Bee Competition
The Rotaract Club of Central Port-of-Spain
sponsored for the fourth year, the Bishops
Anstey Junior Schools Spelling Bee on April 21
2016 held at the Schools compound on Ariapita
Road, St. Anns.

The Spelling Bee was open to pupils from prep

level to Standard Five and was a fun way to
encourage healthy competition among the
students.
The competition was judged by teachers and
Ms. Shaakira Gangadeen, Immediate Past
President and member of Rotaract Central POS.
The Club was pleased to support this event and
looks forward to the continued partnership
between Bishops Anstey Junior School and the
Club.

Port of Spain Wests S.M.I.L.E. Project

2016
Fun day with the GENTS

The Rotaract Club of Tobago

Presents
The Meeting Place

Simple, Memorable, Indulgent, Light and

Enjoyable day, (S.M.I.L.E.) conceptualized in
2010 which sought to give the women from a
home for the abused a Spa day and it has been
evolving since.
For 2016, we decided to expand the reach of the
project to embrace the men from the Tritscher
Home for the Aged in Bourg Mulateresse, San
Juan with an outdoor visit to the Lopinot
Complex, nestled in the foothills of the North
Range.

The GENTS had a great time and expressed that

although they visited the Complex before it has
since changed and they welcome the fresh air
outing. Members of the club also expressed
that the outing warmed their hearts and gave
joy in being able to put a SMILE on the GENTS
faces.
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The Rotaract Club of Tobago was proud to be a

part of the initiative The Meeting Place
founded by our very own Incoming
International Service Director Melanie Roberts.
This group facilitates the exchange of goods
and services without the need for cash. With
constant increases of the price of food on the
island, Melanie found it was time for us to tap
into our resources, consume local and help
each other out. Its a simple concept really: I
have what you want and you have what I want,
so we swap. Through collaboration,
empowerment, consideration and fairness, this
group has helped members survive this
economic downturn. On April 23rd the first
Exchange Market was held and we were proud
to be a part of it.

Name: Barbara Jacobs-Small

Club: Rotaract Club of Saint Lucia
Profession: Communications, Media & Marketing
Period of Service: (1987-1988)
1. Why did you join Rotaract? Because I was encouraged to, by
the Rotary Clubs committee charged to get Rotaract off the ground
in Saint Lucia; it felt exciting to be part of something new but
especially because it validated us in a way that is critical for our selfesteem young people who can impact our societies through
service to others.
2.
How would you describe Rotaract District 7030 back then in one word using a hashtag?
#feters
3.
Why did you choose to become DRR? I am not sure I had a choice, and then too, I never
backed down from a challenge. I was a popular choice. I think people felt that I had a point of view and
the personality to command the attention of my Rotaract peers and the Rotarians whose support we
needed to advance the vision and make the impact we wished to make. It was certainly affirming for
me as a young woman fresh out of her teens.
4.
What was one of your biggest accomplishment as DRR? Trailblazing the Rotaract brand
and defining the bar for the rest of the district. Rotaract was at a fledgling stage within the district, and
fortunately Saint Lucia was vibrant and the unofficial country leader. So at the risk of sounding a bit
esoteric, I think an important accomplishment was getting the DRR function in Rotaract off the mark with
energy and vigour. The fact that we are here today looking back down the decades and tracking the
milestones, is gratifying.
5.
What was your biggest challenge as DRR and how did you overcome it? I cannot remember
any that are significant, but I would say the age old problem of some territories not being as responsive
and in step as others
6. What was your most memorable
experience in Rotaract? The exchange
trips, the friendships, some of which have
endured despite time and distance. And
pulling off a major raffle for a car through
which we raised substantial funds towards
community projects.
7. What advice would you give to the
incoming DRR? Effective leaders tend to
be those who are willing to share the
accolades as well as the trials. It is better to
do one thing extremely well than many things that are mediocre. So come into this role with one single
big idea for something you want to accomplish that will define its place in the history of the District 7030
and rally everyone around the vision. Today, thanks to ICT, we are just a village.

Thanks Rotaract Clubs of St. Lucia for the memories!

Most Outstanding Club Service Project 2015-2016

1st- Rotaract Club of Tobago-13 going on 30
2nd- Rotaract Club of Tobago- Club Interest Mixer
3rd- Rotaract Club of Pointe--Pitre- Jardin Deau Goyave

Most Outstanding Community Service Project 2015-2016

1st- Rotaract Club of Tobago- Back to School
2nd- Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central- Health Fair
3rd- Rotaract Club of Piarco (U.W.I.)- Hungry to Help

Most Outstanding Finance Project 2015-2016

1st- Rotaract Club of Port of Spain West- Beef Eaters Sale
2nd- Rotaract Club of Tobago- Fundango
3rd- Rotaract Club of Tobago- Women in Art Fundraiser

Most Outstanding International Service Project 2015-2016

1st- Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central- Read to Lead: Can you Spell Dyslexia

Most Outstanding Professional Development Project 2015-2016

1st- Rotaract Club of Genesis- Dont Diss Lexy: An Awareness Training About Dyslexia
2nd- Rotaract Club of Arima- Spanish Online Training Workshop
3rd- Rotaract Club of Arima- Public Speaking Training Session

District Community Service Project 2015-2016

Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central

District Community Service Project (3 Year Project

Rotaract Club of Tobago

District Disaster Preparedness Project

Rotaract Club of Arima

District International Service Project

Rotaract Club of Arima

1st- Rotaract Club of Arima

2nd- Rotaract Club of Tobago

3rd-Rotaract Club of Port of Spain West

Charter Anniversaries
June
20th - Rotaract Club of St. Lucia South
23rd Rotaract Club of Lamentin
30th - Rotaract Club of Arima
30th - Rotaract Club of Paramaribo

Happy
Charter!

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