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Rotary International President – Sakuji Tanaka (Japan)District 7020 Governor – Vance Lewis (British Virgin

Islands)

Peace Through Service

Newsletter Editor – Kitty Bucsko (RC of Anguilla)

TABLE OF CONTENTSWHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS ISSUE…

…PDF file is best viewed at 75 %.

News of District interest first… Page No.District ThemeDG Vance’s Travel Schedule

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Photos of DG’s travel 3Fight to End Polio 5John Hewko’s Ride to End Polio 6Rainbow Team 7Club Charter Celebrations 8Example to Youth 8Coming Events 9Notices – Club-of-the-Month (COTM), Rotary E-Club, Georgia Scholarship 10Foundation Alumni 11Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) 12World Polio Day, October 24 13

Club News St. Maarten Sunrise 14 Sint Maarten 15 Interact Corner 18

District 7020 Newsletter October, 2012

DG Vance


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Rotaract Corner 19 Nassau Sunrise 20 Trafalgar New Heights, Jamaica 21 Grand Cayman Central 21PHOTOS Les Cayes, Haiti 23 East Nassau 24 Eleuthera 25 Jacmel 25 Kingston 26 Lucea 27 Montego Bay 28 Nassau 30 Nassau Sunrise 32 New Providence 33 Port Antonio 34 Sint Maarten 35 Sint Maarten Mid-Isle 36 St. Croix 36 St. Martin 37 Sunrise Road Town 38 Trafalgar New Heights 40Interactive Crossword (Newsletter information)References

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Experience the Passion of Rotary

DG Vance’s Travel & Visit Schedule


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DG Vance visits the district

KINGSTON, JAMAICA

DG Vance and Monica with board members of Rotary Club of Kingston , AG Andre and AG Paul — with Manley Nicholson and DGN Paul L Brown.


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Rotary Club of Kingston's visit to the Governor General of Jamaica with DG Vance at Kings House. President Manley Nicholson (Kingston Club), AG Ruth Palmer, DG Vance Lewis, His Excellency Patrick Allen Governor General, and Andre Hylton

Above left - the Rotary Club of Tortola's newest Paul Harris Fellow is Rotarian Scotty Joseph, center. Pictured with Rotarian Laura Greces, President Sam Welch and District Governor Vance Lewis.

Above right - DG Vance with Rotary St.Croix President Sandra — at Reminisce.

PAG Andre Hylton and DG Vance (Posted by Lillymae Walder)


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People we should know – Left – District Governor-elect, Jeremy Hurst (right) and Brent Williams (center). To their left, PDG "Sonny" Sharma from Texas who is working closely with Hopital Bienfaissance providing medical equipment and training for Haitien

bio-medical technicians for ongoing maintenance of the equipment. Above Right - These folks will be the Rotary Zone 33-34 District Governors in 2014-2015. Can you identify our D-7020 DGN?

THE FIGHT TO END POLIO…submitted by Lindsey Cancino

District 7020 Rotary Foundation Chair

The fight to end polio is at a tipping point between success and failure. Last year, there were fewer than 700 cases worldwide, giving us a unique and historic opportunity to end polio now. But our progress is threatened by a funding shortfall of US$945 million, a gap that must be closed immediately if we are to succeed.

Vaccination campaigns are being cut, raising the risk that polio will rebound, just as we've reduced it to its lowest levels in history.

We need your help! World leaders will be meeting in New York at the end of September for the United Nations General Assembly. Now is our chance to tell the governments of the world to fund the final push needed to eradicate polio. We in D7020 have been proud and strong supporters of this history making endeavour over the past 25 years; let's not stop now.Send them a message to fund the fight to end polio at www.endpolio.org/advocacy.

Together, we must educate and activate individuals, organizations, and most importantly, governments, to keep up the fight to end polio now.

Here’s a question for you: What does RI

President Sakuji Tanaka mean by

“Becoming Ichiban”?


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JOHN HEWKO’S RIDE TO END POLIO

On November 17, my wife Marga and I will be joining Arizona Rotarians and their guests for the El Tour de Tucson Ride, one of the top cycling events in the country. El Tour de Tucson attracts more than 9,000 cyclists a year, and its organizers encourage participants to use the ride to raise money for worthy causes.

And causes don’t come more worthy than Rotary’s PolioPlus program.

During this year’s El Tour de Tucson, Marga and I intend to raise $111,000 as a tribute to all of the Rotarians worldwide who have helped push polio to the brink of eradication. That’s one thousand dollars for every mile in the 111-mile course, the longest of the four main events. As the CEO and General Secretary of Rotary International, this is my personal commitment to ending polio so that no child ever again suffers from this devastating disease.

But we’ll need your help to do it. Please add you support and share this page with your friends and family. We are at a true tipping point in the fight to end polio: case counts have never been lower, the number of countries affected has never been fewer—the time to beat polio is now.

Rotary Members: I invite you to visit our main website – rotary.org -- by logging into Membership Access here, which will give you the option to contribute to GS Hewko – Ride to End Polio. You will receive full recognition points for your contribution to my effort.


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http://www.acelebrationofspirit.org/events/youthful-spirit/

http://goodcharacter.com/

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


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EVERY ROTARIAN AN EXAMPLE TO YOUTH…from ABCs of Rotary

In much of the official literature of Rotary International relating to service to young people, a special slogan will be found – EveryRotarian an Example to Youth.” These words were adopted in 1949 by the Rotary International Board of Directors as an expression of commitment to children and youth in each community in which Rotary clubs exist. Serving young people has long been an important part of the Rotary program.

Youth service projects take many forms around the world. Rotarians sponsor Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, athletic teams, handicapped children’s centers, school safety patrols, summer camps, recreation areas, safe driving clinics, country fairs, child care centers and children’s hospitals. Many clubs provide vocational counseling, establish youth employment programs and promote use of the Four-Way Test. Increasingly, drug and alcohol abuse prevention projects

are being supported by Rotarians.

In every instance, Rotarians have an opportunity to be role models for the young men and women of their community. One learns to serve by observing others. As our youth grow to become adult leaders, it is hoped each will achieve that same desire and spirit to serve future generations of children and youth.

The slogan accepted over 40 years ago is just as vital today. It is a thoughtful challenge – “Every Rotarian an Example to Youth.”

Celebration/Activity Date

Attendance Report Due

Club Charter Celebrations

3rd of the month

St. Thomas, USVI October 2, 1957 Montego Bay Sunrise October 13, 2009 Port au Prince – Champ de Mars Haiti October 21, 2009 St. Thomas East, USVI October 22, 1986 St. Croix, USVI October 25, 1958 Cap-Haitien October 26, 1979 Grand Cayman Central, Cayman Islands October 30, 1986

St. Thomas Sunrise, USVI November 3, 2003 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands November 8, 1965 Ocho Rios East, Jamaica November 16, 2011 Ocho Rios, Jamaica November 20, 1968 Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos November 22, 2005


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OctoberRotary Vocational Service Month

RLI Cayman IslandsOctober 20/21, 2012

World Polio DayOctober 24, 2012

World Interact WeekWeek of November 5

RLI Kingston JamaicaNovember 24 and 25

Spanish Court Hotel, Kingston

World Rotaract WeekWeek of March 13, 2013

District 7020 Conference BVIMay 14-18, 2013

Rotaract District ConferenceMay 29 – June 2, 2013

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

It is well that there is nothing in Rotary so sacred that it cannot be set

aside in favor of things better. This is an experimental age in a changing

world, and all things which are worthwhile and progressive are the

cumulative effects of preceding successes and failures.

-- Paul Harris (Peregrinations, Vol. III)


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CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH PROGRAM

Entries for September must be submitted by October 5, 2012

CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH THEMES

Month ThemeAugust Partnerships and MembershipSeptember New GenerationsOctober Service Month – Vocational, Community and

International serviceNovember Rotary Foundation MonthDecember Family Month and Fellowship MonthJanuary Rotary Awareness MonthFebruary World Understanding Month and Public

Relations MonthMarch Emphases Month – Literacy, Environment,

Health & Hunger, Water

E-CLUB FOR DISTRICT 7020Find out how we can serve you!

Stop by our meeting location http://www.rotaryeclub7020.blogspot.com/

…any time that is convenient for you – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

We are actively recruiting new members!We have some excellent reviews! And lots of visitors!

(You can also earn a make-up by attending our meetings!)

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Georgia Rotary Student ProgramNow accepting applications!

For more information about the Georgia Rotary Student Program, please review the August District 7020 newsletter

…and contact Kitty at [email protected]. An excellent opportunity!


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ROTARY FOUNDATION ALUMNI

Do YOU have an extraordinary Foundation Alumnus who should be recognized for their work in the world?

If so, the Rotary Foundation Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award is an excellent way to acknowledge them. This award was created to honor an outstanding former Foundation program recipient whose extraordinary service to humanity and professional achievements exemplify the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self.

• Districts around the world may nominate one candidate for this award. • Candidates may have been sponsored or hosted by any Rotary club or district.

All Rotary Foundation alumni are eligible for the award - former Ambassadorial Scholars, Rotary Peace Fellows, Group Study Exchange team leaders and members, Global Grant scholars and Vocational Training Team members, and recipients of Grants for Rotary Volunteers, Grants for University Teachers, or Discovery Grants.

• Candidates must have provided outstanding service to humanity and must have achieved the highest degree of distinction in their profession or vocation.

• Candidates must also have served as a global citizen impacting the international scene (i.e., their activities should be well beyond the local or community level).

This award is open to both Rotarians and non-Rotarians.

HOW TO NOMINATE

If you would like to nominate an outstanding alumnus in your area, kindly fill out the application in the link below and submit to [email protected] by Monday, October 8.

Please put in the subject header "Global Alumni Service to Humanity."

LINKS

• Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award brochurehttp://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/trf_alumni_awd_en.pdf

• Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award nomination formhttp://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/trf_alumni_awd_app_en.pdf

• Past winners of the Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/trf_alumni_awd_winners_en.pdf

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Also please take a moment to "LIKE" our Alumni Facebook page: Rotary Foundation Alumni District 7020!

Yours in Rotary Service

Rebecca LowDistrict 7020

Rebecca Low, ChairFoundation Alumni


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ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEThe best investment you can make in Rotary!

…submitted by Manoj Ramchandani, Jamaica Co-ordinator

Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Training is back in Jamaica, and will be held on November 24 and 25 at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston!

Not sure what RLI is? Ask anyone in your club that’s done it! I am sure you will hear nothing but fabulous remarks! Here are a few Testimonials:

RLI Testimonials "I learned more today in Part 2 than in all three years I've been a Rotarian." "I've been in Rotary for 18 years and I never knew what it was all about! I am definitely coming back." "The instructors were great, no lecturing at all, but we learned something in every class." "I was a member of a Rotary Club for 11 years, but after completing RLI and learning the true essence of what

Rotary is, I now consider myself a Rotarian."

Also, check out this promotional video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nisB3AK7cc

Notes: RLI comprises of Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Graduate. Saturday the 24th will offer Part 1 and Part 3 Sunday the 25th will offer Part 2 and Graduate Registration is $80 per course inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee breaks and all training materials. One can do a maximum of 2 courses in one weekend Deadline is strictly enforced and will cut off on November 13 at Midnight or once class is full. There will be no

exceptions. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on each day, and classes run until 3:30 p.m.

Hotel Accommodation InformationSpanish Court Hotel1 St. Lucia Avenue Kingston 5 Jamaica, West Indies (WI)Jamaica: (876) 926 0000 / (876) 618 6000 Fax: (876) 926 1613 Email: [email protected]

Special Rate is $109 (Single) and $128 (Double) + taxes. Code for discount is RLI.

Registration InformationStep 1: Visit www.rlitraining.org Step 2: Click “Online Registration”Step 3: Click “Register as New User” if it is your first time. Otherwise sign in using your existing login.Step 4: Hit “Continue”Step 5: Choose “Caribbean” RegionStep 6: Select Course(s)Step 7: Proceed with remaining Registration and Payment Instructions. Ensure that you receive confirmations for both courses if you are doing two.


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Below are two photos from the recent RLI Graduate program held in Miami. Rotarian Michael Levitt from District 7020 is prominent in both photos.

On the far left, in white jacket, is Bob Arnold, who is the RLI Faculty Curriculum Chair and was driving the day. The lady to left of Bob Arnold and to the right of Michael Levitt is Shelby Weingarten from the

RC of Sugarmill Woods in District 6950, Florida.

WORLD POLIO DAY – OCTOBER 24

What exactly is polio?

Polio is:

A crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease, polio (poliomyelitis) still strikes children mainly under the age of five in countries in Asia and Africa.

Polio can cause paralysis and sometimes death. Because there is no cure for polio, the best protection is prevention. For as little as US$0.60 worth of vaccine, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life.

It can cause paralysis within hours, and polio paralysis is almost always irreversible.

In the most severe cases, polio attacks the motor neurons of the brain stem, causing breathing difficulty or even death.

Historically, polio has been the world’s greatest cause of disability.

If polio isn’t eradicated, the world will continue to live under the threat of the disease.

More than 10 million children will be paralyzed in the next 40 years if the world fails to capitalize on its US$9 billion global investment in eradication.


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ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MARTIN SUNRISE

The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise welcomed Marieke Quist and Angelique Gumbs to its membership with an induction ceremony held on Tuesday, August 14 and 28, respectively, at its weekly breakfast meeting.

Marieke is a lawyer at the office of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne in St. Maarten. She was sworn in on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 on St. Maarten by the Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius. Marieke is a graduate of the University of Amsterdam. She specializes in Labor Law and Public Service Law.

At left - Induction of Marieke Quist, in photo with ADG Jim Ferris and in background DG Vance Lewis

Born and raised on St. Maarten, Angelique Gumbs is a policy advisor in the ministry of Health, Social Welfare, and Labour, and a university graduate. Angelique was also a mentor of S4 in the

Netherlands, where she assisted St. Maarten students with among others, housing and insurance. She is also a member of Safe Haven.

Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise is currently embarking on a recruitment drive and as a result of this, Ms. Quist was invited to the club by past president Hendrik Jan, while Ms. Gumbs was persuaded by Solaika Serbony, past president of Rotaract and our present Sergeant at Arms.

Both Marieke and Angelique visited the club on many occasions and were impressed with the warm atmosphere that is shared amongst the members.

At left - Induction of our newest member Angelique Gumbs, In photo: Sargeant at Arms Solaika Serbony, New member Angelique Gumbs, President Marcellia Henry and Secretary Angela Gordon

Sunrise Rotary once again would like to welcome Marieke, Angelique and their families to the Rotary Family and thanking them for making the club their

organization of choice.

Rotary Sunrise Club meets every Tuesday at the Air Lekkerbek on the Pondfill in the vicinity of the Today News Paper’s Office from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.

BEACH CLEAN-UP

Philipsburg, St. Maarten—On September 16, 2012, Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise was a part of a massive clean-up campaign at la Belle Creole Beach.

The clean-up campaign was organized by the Pride Foundation and Eco-Minded Hiking Group “SXM Trails.”

Many other organizations were invited to participate in this event.

The clean-up was held from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.


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Hundreds of persons showed up for this event Rotary Club and the Rotaract Club of St. Martin Sunrise turned out in numbers to be a part of this event also.

Garbage bags and gloves were provided to all volunteers. While working in numbers to achieve one goal, Rotary Sunrise was able to fill four 33 gallon garbage bags with trash.

At first sight the beach did not look dirty; however, once the cleanup started plastic bottles, ropes, soda cans, clothing amongst other garbage were found.

Rotary Sunrise a nonprofit organization along with the Rotaract Sunrise aims to put “Service Above Self” and we did just

that.

Rotary commends the organizers of this event. Rotary Sunrise meets every Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. at Air Lekker Bek and Rotaract Sunrise meets every 2nd Saturday at Holland House Hotel at 7:00 p.m.

ROTARY CLUB OF SINT MAARTENRotary Donates Water Fountains

Submitted by Maria Buncamper-Molanus

World Water Week 2012 - Rotary International Area of Focus (last week of August)

The theme for the 2012 conference at Stockholm International Water Institute was "Water and Food Security."

Michael Evans explains on www.earthtimes.org that delegates were told that over 900 million people in the world suffer from hunger and two billion more face serious health risks from under nourishment. At the same time, 1.5 billion people

overeat and over a third of all food that is produced is either lost or wasted.

Representing Rotary were Assistant District Governor James Ferris (second from left) past presidents Pierre Decelles, Rebecca Low, (third and fourth from left), Kishore Idnani (far right), as well as club service director Henna Budhrani (center back), vice president Robert Judd (center back), and president-elect Maria Buncamper-Molanus (second from right.)

World Water Week focuses on new thinking and positive action, and from its original conception the organizers have been very much aware of the importance of involving the younger generation. An innovation for 2012 is the development of a Young Professionals' Vision. The aim is that, during the conference, a group of young professionals will develop a


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vision of how to achieve water and food security by 2050.

Joining thousands of Rotary Clubs around the world, the Rotary Club of St. Maarten continues its distribution of Water Fountains to primary schools on the island.

Rotary International maintains “clean water” on its agenda as a main area of focus, and so clubs all around the world are challenged to make a difference in their communities with respect to this topic. St. Maarten is fortunate to have clean running water to almost every corner of the island, and thus cannot be compared to countries that still have great challenges in supplying this very basic need.

With this in mind, and a little creativity, we are still able to give content to this area of focus and develop projects that fit within the Rotary International agenda of “Clean Water.”

The Mac school, which has 450 pupils, is the first of many primary schools that will receive water-fountains during this Rotary Year.

On sight at the Mac school in St. John’s to receive the donation were school manager Rose Huges-Coram, Mrs. Juliana Hodge-Shipley and several pupils.

JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATIONAuthor:Rotarian Marc Groeneveld.

On August 22, Jim Rosen of the Junior Golf Foundation received a donation from the Rotary Club of Sint Maarten to be able to purchase an I-Pad3. The device and special software will assist the Junior Golf Foundation teachers with reviewing

and improving the swing of their pupils.

Pictured – Jim Rosen and Past President Pierre Decelles

Jim Rosen explained that that training takes place in Emilio Wilson Park and that the youth are being taught at no charge.

Apart from learning how to play golf, the importance of concentration, self-control and honesty are being emphasized in the training.

With the donation, the Rotary Club of Sint Maarten lives up to Rotary's commitment to the youth, acknowledges the importance of the golf training for children and the efforts Jim Rosen has been making in this

respect for many years.

Rotary Fundraising CAR RAFFLESupporting Children’s Special Needs Projects

The Rotary Club of St. Maarten has launched its first fundraising activity for the 2012 – 2013 Rotary year, in grand style at the location of the corporate sponsor Motor World in Cole Bay. In the presence of Club Members and representatives of Motor World, president of the Rotary Club of St Maarten Elie Bendaly thanked Motor World on behalf of the service club.

“Rena Amjad and team, thank you for your generosity in donating a 2012 Hyundai for this worthy cause.” The car will be raffled with the objective of raising significant amount of funds to be able to support Youth projects in general and projects that benefit Special Needs Children in particular.

Tickets are available at Scotia Bank and from members of the club as of the launch for $10.00 per ticket and the draw will be held on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2013.


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The Rotary Club of St Maarten is very thankful to the St. Maarten Community. Since our establishment on March 17, 1972, our projects have been financed through the generosity of the people of St Maarten, corporate sponsors and

Rotarians themselves. Examples of such projects are the Christmas food hampers which are distributed every year to those in need. Last Christmas, the Rotary Club of St. Maarten distributed over 180 of these hampers.

Living up to its commitment to increase literacy, the club will for the 4th year consecutively distribute dictionaries to third grade students of the public primary schools. During the past three years, approximately 2000 students received their own dictionary.

Taking the island seniors on an afternoon luncheon lagoon cruise

is a much-looked-forward-to annual event. Then there are the Christmas parties for children in need , water Fountains placed in schools , trees planted , and donations such as the $5,000 presented to the St. Maarten Alzheimer Foundation,and our donation in support of the HIV / Aids Stronger Together campaign ... and much much more. “Donations from companies like Motor World not only assist us in continuing to make contributions such as these but allow us to add new projects in support of the local community. Thank you again Motor World , Rena and your team”:Elie Bendaly.

Motor World was represented by Ami Bora and several members of the Motor World staff. President Elie Bendaly was joined by several members of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten: Robert Judd, Rebecca Low, Pierre Decelles, Kishore Idnani, Danny Ramchandani and Maria Buncamper.

Make a list of reasons you believe people will benefit from your Rotary club. People are not going to join unless they understand how it will benefit their

lives.

If there are no reasons to join your club, start there!

This exercise can help you become a membership magnet!

-- Mary Chapman


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THE INTERACT CORNER,

This year, the Interact program marks its 50th anniversary.

The first Interact club was chartered 5 November 1962 at Melbourne High School, Florida, USA, a few months after the program was approved by the Rotary International Board of Directors. The club and its 39 charter members were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Melbourne.

Interact’s name is a combination of “international” and “action.” Interact clubs are sponsored by Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting. Interact is open to young men and women, ages 12-18.

Browse the image gallery to see Interactors in action during the past 50 years. The following are a few historic facts and firsts:

On 14 January 1963, the Interact Club of St. Peter’s High School became the first Interact club outside the United States. It was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

The first club in Africa was chartered 20 September 1963 at H.H. Aga Khan High School, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mombasa, Kenya.

The Interact program grew to 290 clubs in 25 countries and geographical areas within its first year. In January 2010, the RI Board of Directors lowered the minimum age from 14 to 12.

In 2011, there were 13,500 Interact clubs in 138 countries and geographical areas.

During 2012, the Presidential Citation for Interact clubs and new Interact Certificates of Organization will feature a 50th anniversary logo.

Join clubs around the world in celebrating a half century of Interact by organizing activities like the following:

Challenge your club or each Interactor to raise donations in amounts of 50 for a polio eradication fundraiser.

During World Interact Week (5-11 November), carry out projects that involve 50 positive actions in one of Rotary’s areas of focus, such as donating 50 books to support a literacy program or organizing a community forum with 50 young people.

Film interviews with former members of your Interact club about how the program can fuel a lifetime of service.

Cheryl George-Chance District Interact Chair


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THE ROTARACT CORNER

Rotary and Rotaract - unique approaches to Vocational Services(article by: Marzeta Bodden - Rotaract District 7020 Public Relations & Communications Chair)

Rotary and Rotaract have their own unique and apt approaches to vocational service; however, the two organisations share a powerful focus during the month of October and year-round.

Vocational Service from the Rotaract perspective is a channel through which strategic activities are designed to provide Rotaractors with professional skills that will assist in career development; whereas, Rotarians are encouraged to utilise their skills to meet the needs of the community and recognise the value of all professions.

In spite of these unique approaches, a joint objective of Vocational Service for Rotaractors and Rotarians is to promote high ethical standards.

Past Rotary International President, Percy Hodgson of the Rotary Club of Pawtucket Rhode Island, recognised the significance of sound business ethics, particularly for young people, and declared this vision during his inaugural address at the 1949 Rotary Convention. He said, “If we train our youth properly, we need not have any fear as to the future of the world.” This month, I encourage Rotarians to take a cue from this fine Rotarian.

Meaningful ways to get involved include:

Attending Rotaract-hosted networking events with other Rotarians and local professionals Speaking at Rotaract club on a topic such as productivity, conflict resolution, or personal

finance Giving a classification or career talk at a Rotaract club Organising or encouraging Rotaract attendance at training sessions such as the Rotary Leadership Institute and

Executive Board Training (PETS).

Inherent in this type of support is the demonstration of utilising one’s professional skills to meet the needs of the community, while advancing high ethical standards by setting a positive example to young people. Rotaractors are thirsty for quality guidance and leadership, and you have the opportunity to play a key role in the development of tomorrow’s world leaders.

Rotary’s focus on ethical practices as part of Vocational Service has been a central part of the organisation’s success. I hope that in October we all participate in the continued success of District 7020 by placing a stronger emphasis on integrity in our clubs and communities.

************Links to Webinars - discussions re Rotaract

Rotarian Michael Levitt, PanelistRotaractor Julie Ramchandani, Panelist

Date: September 19, 2012

Please listen:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/759276193

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/280155593

Michael Levitt, District Rotaract

Chair


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ROTARY CLUB OF NASSAU SUNRISE

Presenting on the topic Networking within Rotary, Past President of the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise Carla Card-Stubbs reminded members that Rotary International was founded on the tenet of network which eventually led to service projects.

Serving as District 7020's Networking Chair, PP Card-Stubbs noted that Rotarians represent all business, professional, occupational and vocational areas and as such, business opportunities may be a natural result of participation in club projects and programs.

She then went on to note that networking could provide an avenue for fellow Rotarians to secure gainful employment.

It will also assist with membership retention as it helps Rotarians affected by bad economic cycles (e.g. recession) to honour their obligations and remain Rotarians.

LAURA’S SOUP KITCHEN

At its weekly meeting on Thursday August 30, 2012, the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the founder and operator of Laura's Soup Kitchen.

RCNS has adopted this community-based organization headed by Laura Taylor, who cooks hot meals for many of the disadvantaged in the Kemp Road area on the island of New Providence. To date, the club has assisted with plumbing and bathroom repairs, roofing and improving the general surrounding. Additional work has been planned during the year by Community Service Chair Lovell Ferguson and we invite members and the general community to support a worthy cause.

Pictured are (L-R) Rotary Club of the Bahamas Secretary Karen Pinder, Rotary Foundation Director Jeff Wright, Laura Taylor, President Mario Smith, Family of Rotary Chair Carla Card-Stubbs, and Rotarian Dr. Sophia Rolle.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

The Rotary Club of Nassau hosted its newest members to an orientation and training program August 25, 2012.

Aimed at helping new members internalize what it means to be a Rotarian, topics included an overview of Rotary International, the Rotary Foundation, with a focus on the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the club.


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ROTARY CLUB OF TRAFALGAR, NEW HEIGHTS, Jamaica

ROTARY CENTRAL GRAND CAYMAN…submitted by Naude Dreyer

Rotary Central, Grand Cayman, inducted a record four new members to celebrate Membership month in August!

From left, are new members Thomas McAdams III, Brendan Lee, Pamela Freeman and David Freeman

For the first time in the history of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central, four new members have been inducted.

The installation of the new members –Thomas McAdams III, Brandan Lee, Pamela Freeman and David Freeman – was overseen recently by Rotary

Central President Ravi Kapoor.

“We are pleased to have started our year on such a high note with the addition of four excellent individuals who no doubt will strengthen our membership and allow us to do more in the community and internationally,” he said.

The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central, formed in 1986, is part of Rotary International, a global association of Rotary clubs. The groups have a common mission to provide service and goodwill to others through its fellowship of business,


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professional and community leaders. Since 1986, the club in Grand Cayman has established a track record of serving the local community, which has included assistance with housing and the restoration of the Mastic Trail.

“Rotary Central has been known since its formation over 25 years ago as a club that is prepared to get its ‘hands dirty’ in helping the community,” Mr. Kapoor said. “As such the club decided that starting with this year all new members will, along with the information package and badge will get a pair of work gloves. The new members accepted them enthusiastically.”

A GREAT ROTARY CENTRAL PROJECT BECOMES BIGGER, BETTER AND BOLDLY VISIBLE!

If you have ever visited the Cayman Islands and have not noticed the ROTARY CENTRAL bus shelters you should plan to visit again!

Despite the “changeover” hole which sometimes sets in at this time of the Rotary Year, it did not prevent our Club from other changes….. The biggest fundraiser for ROTARY CENTRAL has just been enhanced with garbage cans and enclosures.

In a joint effort between the outgoing Board and the incoming Board of ROTARY CENTRAL the visibility of Rotary in Grand Cayman has also been enhanced by the installation 64 Rotary Wheels in the process!

Above left - Some much needed (or not?) supervision from PP Wil Pinaeu and IPP Fiona Moseley…. with Rot. Paul Keeble keeping the technical eye…. At right above - And the new Pres. Ravi Kapoor had to show early hands-on skills (surely not without some

comments from PP Dave Phipps!)…..

Above left - PP Dave Phipps was also the mastermind of this bit of “crime prevention.” Above right - Final relief for all when the final distribution and finishing touches were done…


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…….not to mention the fun and fellowship (despite the rain chucking down at times!) that was shared with this very hands-on project with a number of famous CENTRAL Saturday morning work parties. The work parties started in the previous Rotary Year with the manufacturing of the enclosures (with the assistance of the Prison Service) and the marking and installation of the garbage bins! Final relief for all when the final distribution and finishing touches were done….

A big thank you goes to our new Community Service Director Mike Pratt, who took the lead on this important environmental project for ROTARY CENTRAL. Well done!

About the Bus Shelter fundraising project:

ROTARY CENTRAL now owns 45 bus shelters spread over various locations on Grand Cayman, with a total of 205 advertising panels, which are offered to local business and sponsored by them on an annual basis. Currently 67% of all spaces are sponsored and this constitutes the biggest fundraiser for ROTARY CENTRAL in the Cayman Islands.For more information contact PE Naudé Dreyer at [email protected]

PHOTOS

ROTARY CLUB OF LES CAYES, HAITI


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ROTARY CLUB OF EAST NASSAU

Above left - Meet the President, Happy Hour – Above right - One of the newest and youngest members, Werner Gruner, pins his recently proposed member, Juan Iglesias. Below - PDG John Robertson and President Geoff Andrews induct new member, Stacy

Gray.

Get a list of the people who used to be in your club and invite them back!

-- Mary Chapman


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ROTARY CLUB OF ELEUTHERA

At left - Dance-off at Fellowship Event At right - Induction of Rotaractors at Rotary meeting

At left - Presentation to Police Department to assist with Literacy

At right - Rotarians Max, Maisie, Juanit, Sherrin, Evette ready to cut their birthday cake.

ROTARY CLUB OF JACMEL

Below, a displaced and vulnerable family receives help.


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Above – two new members inducted to Rotary Club of Jacmel.

ROTARY CLUB OF KINGSTON JAMAICA

Above left – members with over 35 years of service! At right – Visiting AG Rugh signs a movable wall.

Talk to the people in your club who are very good at sales.

Many of their strategies will transfer into

membership prospecting.

-- Mary Chapman


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ROTARY CLUB OF LUCEA

A hands-on improvement project

Above - Rotarian Lennox of Rotary Club of Lucea and President of Rotaract Hanover, Shaun, get right into the hard work!

Rotarian Vinton, Director of the Service Project, also working hard!

Make sure that everyone knows that earning a

Presidential Citation for their club depends on them.

-- Mary Chapman


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ROTARY CLUB OF MONTEGO BAY

Failing to ask for help from the top is the biggest weakness that I see in growing membership in a local club. It is easy to

do, it makes your program chair love you, and it costs no money.

If you can turn your whole club into a prospecting team, reaching any membership goal is easy.

-- Mary Chapman


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Recent Bake and Book sale! A great success!

Above – birthday celebration (left) and Book collection (right)

Above left – Club members and guests. Right – Family of Rotary trip! What fun!


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PAG, Haresh Ramchandani, addressing the club on membership!

ROTARY CLUB OF NASSAU

Left - District Networking Chair, Carla Stubbs, speaking to the club. Right – Induction of new member Katrina Rodgers.

Rotary must be creative and not merely receptive. The genius of big businessmen must be directed to the task of finding new

ways and means of making practical the term “The Brotherhood of Man.”

-- Paul HarrisMy Rotary to Rotary


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Left - President and Treasurer with Prime Minister, Perry Christie, and other Rotarians. Right – The family receiving the donation of the bed it with Headmaster of the school and IPP Dwayne Swaby.

At left - a bed donated to the school sponsored by the club for the use of a needy family.

Remember why a website is so important. This is how the younger Rotarians get their information.

They are our future.

-- Mary Chapman


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ROTARY CLUB OF NASSAU SUNRISE

Photos show lots of activity by Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise. Presentations, new members.

FUN TIMES

LEARNING ABOUT ROTARY


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ROTARY CLUB OF NEW PROVIDENCE

Below left – Guest speakers for the Horse riding program for Autistic Children.

Below right - Induction of Leotha Smith by PDG Eddie Bostwick.


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Below – President Yorick Brown and Guest Speaker Gloria Brown – Entrepeneurship.Rotarian Vernal Sands with Guest Speaker Andrew Houghton – Disabilities.

ROTARY CLUB OF PORT ANTONIONew Computer labs

Plan a Rotary Program when school is out that is appropriate for members’ children. One year, we invited a local children’s author.

Another year, we invited the director of the city’s Aquarium.

-- Mary Chapman


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ROTARY CLUB OF SINT MAARTEN

At left above – Clean water donation to MAC Primary School. Above right – Sint Maarten presents donation to support Junior Golf.

Above– Paul Harris Recognition.

Above left – 2013 Valentine`s Day Game. At right - Sint Maarten presents $1000 for sea rescue boat.


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ROTARY CLUB OF SINT MAARTEN MID-ISLEFelix, Romeo, Hart, Josepha – New members with President Jon Hart

ROTARY CLUB OF ST. CROIX

Above – Abraham Edwards of the VI Economic Development Authority, Guest Speaker. Above right – Author, Counselor for At-Risk Youth and former inmate,

Guest Speaker.

Left – Ms. Jules and Brenda from Catholic Charities accept donation.


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ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MARTIN

Below – Ms. Virginia Asin, Vice President, assist with the packing of the 300 school bags.

Above – painting of the Valley Public School, Anguilla. Right above – Presentation of the school bags to students at Martin Luther King school.


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St. Martin students with their new school bags.

ROTARY CLUB OF SUNRISE ROAD TOWN


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ROTARY CLUB OF TRAFALGAR NEW HEIGHTS

Above, Induction of new Rotarians

Below left – Junior Achievement demonstration. Below right – Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights Fun Day.


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*********REFERENCES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rotary International News. Online.

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