District Newsletter January 2015 (English)

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Rotaract District 7030 Newsletter January 2015 Edition

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  • Rotaract District 7030 Newsletter

    January 2015 Edition

  • WHATS IN THIS ISSUE

    District Rotaract Representative Message

    Rotary International Focus

    Get To KnowYour District Club Presidents

    Get To KnowYour District Team

    Club Stories

    I. Rotaract Club of Arima

    II. Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H.

    III. Rotaract Club of Genesis

    IV. Rotaract Club of Point--Pitre

    V. Rotaract Club of Port of Spain West

    VI. Rotaract Club of Sangre Grande Central

    VII. Rotaract Club of St. Lucia

    VIII. Rotaract Club of UWI Cave Hill

    International Focus

    I. RYLA North America Conference 2015

    II. 2015 Rotary International Convention

    Rotaract District Conference 2015

    Charter Anniversaries

  • DISTRICT ROTARACT REPRESENTATIVE MESSAGE Happy New Year District 7030!

    We have entered a new year which brings with it new opportunities

    and possibilities. It presents us with the opportunity to make changes

    to our lives as we seek to be better individuals. The New Year also

    brought with it the start of the third quarter. This means that half of the

    year has already past and clubs should look at refocusing their efforts

    to ensure that they accomplish the plans set out at the beginning of the

    Rotaract year.

    In December I visited the Rotaract Clubs in Barbados and met with the

    District Conference Committee. The Conference Committee is

    working hard to ensure that the 29th Annual Rotaract District 7030

    Conference is productive, enjoyable and an overall success. All

    Rotaractors are reminded to register for this annual event. This year

    will see us having a four-day conference for the first time. There will also be new events added to the

    weekend of activities and some surprises in store for all participants.

    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

  • ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOCUS

    Rotary Awareness Month

    Happy Rotary Awareness Month everyone! Theres no article this month because reading another

    article about Rotary doesnt necessarily make you more aware of the organization. However, they say

    pictures are worth a thousand words. So here are the top imagines, as chosen by Google, that one

    should think about when we think about Rotary. See how many you recognize.

    Also, check out this quiz- http://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000050011/en-

    ca/files/homepage/rotary-awareness-quiz-posted-15-jan-2013-(pdf)/RotaryAwarenessQuiz.pdf

  • GET TO KNOW

    YOUR DISTRICT CLUB PRESIDENTS

  • Name: Delon Earle (President, Rotaract Club of University of Guyana)

    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: Shanelle Dempster (President, Rotaract Club of

    Piarco (U.W.I.))

    Age: 26 years old

    Nationality: Jamaican

    Birthday: 28th October

    Hobbies/Interests: Hair Care, road trips, badminton,

    Scrabble, watching Judge Judy

    Degree programme/Occupation: (Intern) Doctor of

    Dental Surgery (D.D.S)/Dentist (Intern)

    I joined Rotaract because

    I wanted to have a structured way of doing community service and to get to know Trinidad and Tobago

    outside of my school setting.

    My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

    Seeing the willingness of persons to support RCOP (UWI)s Cupcakes for Cancer project and seeing the

    joy on the faces of the children living with Cancer as they enjoyed the Christmas party we held for them.

    I believe that Rotaract is important because

    Rotaract provides meaningful opportunities for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to use their

    time and skills to improve their communities and the world. At the same time Rotaractors improve the

    quality of their lives by widening their professional network.

  • GET TO KNOW

    YOUR DISTRICT TEAM

  • Name: Candy Enoe (ADRR, Grenada)

    Age: 23 years old

    Nationality: Grenadian

    Birthday: 14th July

    Hobbies/Interests: Sailing, Socialising, Hiking, Travelling

    and Meeting new people of different cultures and ethnic

    backgrounds.

    Degree programme/Occupation: Insurance Clerk

    I joined Rotaract because...

    I always wanted to make a positive difference in my community through an organisation committed to

    selfless service and charity.

    My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

    Being selected to attend RYLA in Marie-Galante in 2013.

    I believe that Rotaract is important because

    It provides an excellent opportunity for self-esteem development, team work and leadership for young

    people.

  • Name: Kevan St. Brice (District Webmaster)

    Age: 24 years old

    Nationality: Trinidadian

    Birthday: 28th December

    Hobbies/interest: Football (And many other team sports), tennis,

    travelling, playing piano, film, public speaking

    Degree programme/Occupation: Electrical & Computer

    Engineering/Wireless Engineer

    I joined Rotaract because

    I wanted to help the helpless and make a difference in some small way. I feel like I have lived a very

    fortunate life but I know that I could have easily born in a much worse condition, and I want to help those

    who are in those situations. When I heard and saw all of the ways that Rotaract helped people in need, I

    knew it was something I would definitely want to be a part of. The motto service above self is one I have

    always subscribed to.

    My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

    The 2014 Conference in Suriname. I was able to meet a lot of new friends, learn about all the different

    projects done in District and I was invigorated to work even harder for my club and become more

    involved in Rotaract.

    I believe that Rotaract is important because

    It encourages goodwill. I believe Rotaract makes a difference in lives of the people it helps, and those

    who are involved also build character and gain valuable perspectives as a result.

  • CLUB STORIES

  • ROTARACT CLUB OF ARIMA

    Rotaract Club of Arima hosts Christmas Children's Party for members of the

    Santa Rosa-Pinto Road and St Joseph Police Youth Clubs and House of Grace

    Children's Home!

    With the view towards spreading holiday cheer among the youth in its community of Arima and

    environs, the Rotaract Club of Arima hosted its 2nd Annual Childrens Christmas Party at the Santa

    Rosa Government Primary School on Saturday 13th December 2014. This year, at least sixty (60)

    children were in attendance Members of the Santa Rosa/Pinto Road Police Youth Club, St. Joseph

    Youth Club and House of Grace Childrens Home - along with their chaperons.

    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.

  • ROTARACT CLUB OF F.R.E.S.H.

    Tap yu Bari Chikungunya project

    To fight the Chikungunya virus, the Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H. together with B.O.G. (department of

    public health) organized the Tap yu Bari (meaning: close your barrels) project on Saturday

    November 29 at Domburg in district Wanica. The aim of this project was to inform the residents about

    Chikungunya and to clear the breeding places of the mosquitos by covering open water reservoirs

    with fine netting. A part of Domburg has no access to water, so the people are forced to store

    rainwater in barrels. Clean water is a potential breeding place for the Aedes Aegypti mosquito.

    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.

  • World Childrens Day: Sports & Games

    Is everybody aware of the Convention on the Rights of the Child??? Well, on 20 November 2014 we

    marked the 25th anniversary of this Convention consisting of 42 rights of the child, which should

    change the way children are viewed and treated.

    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.

  • ROTARACT CLUB OF GENESIS

    Rotaract Club Genesis sells delicious BBQ

    On October 10th the Rotaract Club of Genesis organized their BBQ sale. This sale was held at Jack

    Tours and Travel Service from 15.00 p.m. till 22.30 p.m.

    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.

  • Genesis hosts its Professional Development training

    On the 18th of October, the Rotaract Club of Genesis held its second Professional Development

    training.

    This training was provided by Rotarian Reina Kolf of Rotary Paramaribo Central who also is our

    Director,New Generation. The purpose of this training was to create a mission and vision, what we as

    young professionals want to achieve, whether it is in the club or at work. Rotarian Kolf talked about

    S.W.O.T. That means Strenghts, Weakness, Oppertunities and Threats. We put this all together within

    groups.

    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.

  • ROTARACT CLUB OF POINTE-A-PITRE

    Rotaract Christmas Carolling

    Christmas and New Year bring with them lots of enjoyment, sharing, happiness

    On Saturday 20th December, the Rotaract Club of Pointe--Pitre, more especially club service

    committee, was honored to invite its friends and families, Rotarians and with its members to the

    Rotaracts Chant Nwel 1. Ykri 2 !

    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. Ykra4 !

    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.

  • Donation to the Association Madrprore

    On Tuesday, November 18th, the Rotaract Club of Pointe-

    -Pitre was honoured to make a donation to the

    association Madrprore 971, who fights against sickle

    cell disease.

    During the past Rotaract year 2013-2014, the Rotaract

    club of Pointe--Pitre had as a main objective to support

    the fight against sickle cell disease. As a consequence a

    lot of our project went in favour of this noble cause, which

    naturally affects a significant part of Guadeloupe

    population.

    Last June, during our Annual Gala , the Club organized a

    fundraising which had a great success, since indeed we

    collected 3000 that we are handing over today to the

    association. This donation will be used to buy equipment

    suitable for sikcle-cell patients follow-up but also to organize a Christmas event for the children.

    Our choice went to Madrepore 971, because this association was created by healthcare professionals,

    wih the following objectives:

    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.

  • ROTARACT CLUB OF PORT OF SPAIN WEST

    How Do You Interact With The Future?

    Most clubs in District 7030 are faced with a mass exodus of members within the next two years. This

    exodus is driving clubs to prepare for the future with recruitment drives and continuation plans. Yes,

    we should go the public whether in schools, places of work or even within our own personal networks

    to recruit new Rotaractors, but we should keep in mind that within our own Rotary family is the future

    of Rotaract: The Interact Clubs.

    In recent years our club has strengthened its relationship with the Interact Club of Port of Spain West.

    The Interactors have attended our events and have participated in our projects. Last year our New

    Generations Project was built around getting the Interactors ready for the future with a seminar on

    rsum writing and job hunting. We have also participated in their projects, most recently the Feed

    the Needy tin drive.

    By participating in each others projects and events, we have fostered a camaraderie which not only

    ensures the future of our Rotaract Club but also makes their transition into Rotaract easier.

    Build your relationship with your Interact Club and secure your clubs future.

  • ROTARACT CLUB OF SANGRE GRANDE CENTRAL The Rotaract-Rotary Health Clinic & Cultural Expo

    On Sunday, November 23rd, 2014, the Rotaract Club of Sangre Grande Central (RCSGC)

    together with the Rotary Club of Sangre Grande and other Rotaract clubs of District 7030 executed the

    Rotaract-Rotary Health Clinic & Cultural Expo at the Matura Government Primary School in East

    Trinidad. The joint Community and International Service project was one of the activities conducted

    during the recently concluded District 7030 Leadership Training.

    The Health Clinic featured basic medical screenings for diabetes, hypertension and

    cholesterol, BMI calculations and nutrition all conducted by members of the Health Education Unit

    and the Health Assessment Unit of the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA). A team from

    Ferreiras Optical Limited were also on hand to facilitate vision screenings. Additionally, free blood

    glucose testing kits were distributed courtesy J.T Rapid Diaognostic Ltd, personal care samples from

    Oscar Francois Limited and daily supplemental Pharmaceutical samples from Ultra Pharm were

    distributed on the day. For the Cultural Expo, Rotaractors from Guyana, Suriname, Barbados,

    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.

  • A Time for Giving & Bringing Good Cheer!

    For the 2014 Christmas season, the Rotaract Club of Sangre Grande Central engaged in two

    Community Service projects aimed at giving back and spreading the spirit of Christmas.

    The first project involved members assisting our sponsor Rotary club with its 9th Annual

    Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon on Sunday, December 4th, 2014. The club donated juices,

    distributed Christmas treat bags with supplements donated by Ultra Pharm Ltd. and snacks, and gave

    out blood sugar testing monitors donated by JT Rapid Ltd.

    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.

  • ROTARACT CLUB OF ST. LUCIA

    Bringing Christmas Cheer to the Dunnottar Special Needs School

    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.

  • Donation to St. Lucys Home

    This project is aimed at sharing the spirit of

    Christmas with the elderly persons at a St.

    Lucys home. Rotaractors will present the home

    with a donation to assist in the daily running

    and spend time socialising, entertaining and

    engaging the elderly, by singing carols and

    presenting them with warm Christmas cards.

    Members and Guests were of the RCSL

    presented a representative from the home with

    the donation of food items, toiletries and

    cleaning supplies. The representative

    expressed immense gratitude for the donation

    and thanked the club for their support.

    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.

  • ROTARACT CLUB OF UWI CAVE HILL

    DRR Visits the Rotaract Clubs of Barbados

    Ms. Vanessa Boyce, District Rotaract

    Representative, met with the Rotaract Club of

    UWI, Cave Hill, while visiting Rotaract Clubs in

    Barbados. This occurred on the weekend of the

    6th of December.

    Due to the visit coinciding with the Universitys

    exam period, the meeting was in the style of a

    board meeting. Nonetheless, the session proved

    profitable as a cross section of things were

    discussed, including but not limited to, the

    current membership of the club, relationship

    with Rotary, projects and the way forward for the Club. The eagerly anticipated District Conference

    was also discussed.

    The meeting was symbolic of the continuity and campus appeal of the club as most executive

    members are new, joining only last year, with no experience of the club at the District level. DRR

    Vanessa Boyce gave great advice to members of the executive inclusive of suggestions to improve

    the club. The DRRs visit culminated with photo moment at the Rotaract Sponsored bench on the UWI,

    Cave Hill campus.

    The Rotaract Club at UWI, Cave Hill sincerely thanks Ms. Vanessa Boyce for visiting with us. It was

    greatly appreciated and was indeed beneficial. We look forward to seeing you and the entire district

    committee back in Barbados in a couple months for the Conference!!

  • INTERNATIONAL FOCUS

  • RYLA NORTH AMERICA CONFERENCE 2015 The RYLA North America Conference 2015 Board invites all Rotaractors

    and RYLArians from the Caribbean to the 7th annual RYLA North

    America Conference in Washington, DC, USA hosted by District 7620.

    Registration has officially opened! Early Bird Registration Ends on

    December 20 for the 2015 RYLA North America Conference. Be the first

    to register on our website at www.RYLANAd7620.com. We now have

    delegates registered from Colombia, Egypt, France, Guinea, Lebanon,

    Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey and United States.

    What

    RYLA North America Conference 2014 (hosted by District 7620)

    When

    July 21-26, 2015

    Where

    George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA

    Cost

    Conference packages starting at USD 400.00

    Age of delegates

    18 to 30 years old

    Airports

    Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA), Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) & Washington

    Dulles International (IAD)

    Registration Package

    Conference package starting at USD 400.00 which includes five night stay, all conference meals

    except Friday lunch & dinner, conference materials, admission to embassy receptions held every

    night, special events, and entertainment.

    Follow us on twitter at @ryla_na and on Facebook at RYLA North America Conference for all

    conference updates. Join our newsletter.

    We hope to see you in the capital city of the United States of America in July 2015!

  • 2015 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

    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

    15 December 2014: Early-registration discount ends 2 February 2015: Official housing deadline 31 March 2015: Preregistration discount ends 30 April 2015: Registration/ticket cancellation deadline 9 June 2015: Online registration ends; deadline for cancellations due to visa denial

    For more information, visit http://www.riconvention.org/en/2015/Pages/ridefault.aspx

  • ROTARACT DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2015 Building Integrating Motivating through Service

    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/

    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/29th-Annual-Rotaract-District-7030-

    Conference/720824647998736

    To ensure that you receive emails from us in the future please add the domain

    @rotaractbarbados.org and/or email address [email protected] to your safe

    recipients list.

    Regards,

    K. Trmaine Gilkes (Mr.) BSc.

    Immediate Past President | Rotaract Club of UWI Cave Hill

    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

    Happy

    Charter!

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