This past Saturday RCNS along with RCOB and other Rotary clubs participated in RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards).
Today members of RCNS volunteered to give back to the Childrens Emergency Hostel through a fun-filled event for the children.
This event was not only for fun but also taught kids about their health and how important it is.
This past Friday RCNS in partnership with Feeding Five Thousand Network as part of its 12 days of Christmas countdown held the Breakfast in The Grove event to distribute meals throughout the inner city community.
Today RCNS in partnership with Feeding Five Thousand Network visited the Nazareth Center Children's Home to distribute meals to the community.
Day 1 of the 12 days of Christmas in partnership with Feeding Five Thousand Network FFTN
This past Saturday November 19th, 2022 RCNS along with RCOB and other local Rotary Clubs participated in an all hands joint service project to repair and paid the exterior of the Salvation Army building on Meadow Street. See images attached to this post.
Rotary Means Business RMB Fellowship group in collaboration with the Small Business Development Centre launched a Mentorship Series at the Marathon Mall on Saturday 13, 2022. Scores of shoppers and business people were invited to a programme geared to nurturing confidence and empowering the entrepreneurial spirit in the community. 
This year’s Basketball Smiles Camp was such a tremendous experience. It was so great this year to see boys and girls laughing and playing together again after a two-year shutdown by Covid. We had around 200 campers and our eight Texas coaches had so much fun interacting with the kids. We are already in the planning stages for June 2023 for our 24th Basketball Smiles Camp. 2023 will be a monumental year – the 26th child that registers will mark 12,000 children who have been served through BB Smiles since 1999! Still, no child ever pays and no child is ever turned away.
President Sam Nichols says
I am so thankful for The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise - since you have partnered with us, the selfless efforts of members and your generous financial support have allowed us to grow and serve more children. Without your club's support, we could never provide the quality camp experience these precious children deserve. I am asking you to consider making Basketball Smiles one of the club's financial projects for 2023. We love Sunrise and realize much of our success is directly attributed to the partnership with Sunrise and hope you will consider continuing to support Basketball Smiles for 2022-2023.
I am so thankful for The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise - since you have partnered with us, the selfless efforts of members and your generous financial support have allowed us to grow and serve more children. Without your club's support, we could never provide the quality camp experience these precious children deserve. I am asking you to consider making Basketball Smiles one of the club's financial projects for 2023. We love Sunrise and realize much of our success is directly attributed to the partnership with Sunrise and hope you will consider continuing to support Basketball Smiles for 2022-2023. 
Your club's "Service above Self" attitude has allowed us to grow and serve more children each year.
As Part of an Inaugural Partnership with a Local Church Performing Outreach, Over 200 Families Provided with a Hot Meal, Groceries and Clothing
For Second Consecutive Year, Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise Partners to Bring Joy to Families in at-risk Community
Since its formation 20 years ago, each December, the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise (RCNS) has assisted the Salvation Army in meeting its annual budgetary needs by participating in the annual Red Kettle Bell Ringing fundraiser.
As the world transitions to the “new normal” with greater use of digital technology since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise continues its efforts to improve literacy with the launch of a free digital library service.
For the third year in a row the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise continued its program to maintain the Little Free Libraries in public spaces
As part of Rotary’s ongoing commitment to support literacy, globally as well as in The Bahamas, the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise has launched an ambitious project to nourish both the body and mind of 250 persons in the community each month.
Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise along with Rotaract Club of Nassau Sunset and Rotaract Club of East Nassau support Commonwealth Brewery Limited in its 10th annual beach clean-up
As part of its continued effort to support literacy, the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise made a donation of $500 to Willard Patton Pre-School to support its “Camp Opportunity” summer special needs programme. Camp Opportunity is a programme launched in 2017 designed to cater to the specialized learning needs of children aged 3 to 15 with varying disabilities.
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You won't want to miss another round of the 2021 Charity Golf Tournament!
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We did it!! What an amazing year we have had. Congratulations to President Frances Dean, the Executive team and all of the members of the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise for all of the Awards, and impactful work done throughout the year.
On Saturday the 5th of June, 2021 the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise was awarded for,
Membership Growth
Membership Retention
Club of the Month
Partnership Award
And last but not least CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION!!
A special thank you to all of the partners and organizations that worked along with us to make this happen.
2020 - 2021 You have been good to us, in spite of the Pandemic.
2021 - 2022 Here we come!!
On Thursday the 2nd June, 2021 the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise proudly donated $25,000.00 to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, honouring our commitment to encourage vocational studies. With basic education and literacy being one of the six areas of focus of Rotary, our goal is to partner with BTVI, and assist those interested in pursuing vocational tertiary education.
We are very excited to have been blessed with the opportunity to impact the lives of the next generation of leaders that will benefit from this generous donation.
#Rotaryopensopportunity #serviceaboveself #vocationalservicesmonth #rcns #rotariansatwork #makingtheworldbetter #nassausunrise
On Saturday the 8th of May, under the theme “Present, Past, Future , Still Serving to Change Lives”, The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise Celebrated 20 years of existence. What an accomplishment! Through the years we have had the honor of caring, giving and developing communities locally and globally.
The proud members came together and raised glasses, shared laughs, and gave cheers, thanking God for the amazing members of “The greatest little club in the Galaxy”, The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise, and all that we have been able to achieve.
Every year gives us another opportunity to make a difference. 20 years down and many more to go!
Happy Anniversary RCNS!!
On Friday 7th May, 2021 the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise donated over 30 cases of canned good items to the pantry of Hands for Hunger as part of its ongoing community service efforts. The donation represented items collected by Rotarians during the joint canned food drive conducted 1 to 30 April, 2021 by the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise and the Rotaract Club of Nassau Sunset. The donation of canned food items is just one of a suite of efforts launched by the club during the month of April targeted at assisting mothers and children, particularly those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On hand for the donation were Kemie Jones, Co-Chair for Community Services RCNS and Precious Fortune-Thompson, Volunteer and Community Events Coordinator for Hands for Hunger.
The glory of anything that exists is in the fulfillment of its purpose. Serving, giving, sharing, caring, advancing and revitalizing are just some of the words that can describe the reason for the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise, and what we have been accomplishing in the communities of the Bahamas and the world for the past 20 years.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of “The greatest club in the Galaxy” The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise. Join us in celebrating this great accomplishment under the theme “Past, Present, Future, Still Serving to Change Lives”.
Our virtual ceremony will be held on the 8th of May, 2021 at 7:00pm. We are excited and look forward to having you share in this auspicious occasion with us.
Meeting ID:353 034 7212
Passcode: RCNS
#RotaryOpensOpportunities #NassauSunrise #district7020 #serviceaboveself #RotariansInAction #20years
The Annual Gift of Life Blood Drive is coming up, and you do not want to miss out on this opportunity to help save lives. Your gift of 1 pint of blood can save up to 3 people!!
Come out and support us and our partners the Rotaract Club of Nassau Sunset on the 17th of April at the Mall at Marathon. We will be there from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Be sure to eat at least 30 minutes prior to donating, and allow 10 minutes after donating for rest.
#Rotaryopensopportunity #serviceaboveself #vocationalservicesmonth #rcns #rotariansatwork #makingtheworldbetter #nassausunrise
Between the years 2019 and 2020, both as a nation and globally, we have experienced one of the most catastrophic natural disasters to date, and a pandemic that was unforeseen and unavoidable. These events have opened up our eyes even more to the importance of being prepared to assist those affected by uncontrolled events like these.
The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise, along with the Rotaract Club of Nassau Sunset is hosting a Canned Good Drive from April 1st - 30th. Feel free to drop off any non perishable donations to the New Providence Community Centre, on Blake Road from Mon - Friday 9am-8pm, and be a part of this great action.
Contact any RCNS member for more information.
Thank you in advance for helping with us.
#Rotaryopensopportunity #serviceaboveself #vocationalservicesmonth #rcns #rotariansatwork #makingtheworldbetter #nassausunrise
On Saturday 20 March 2021, the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise along with members of the Rotaract Club of Nassau Sunset launched a joint project to begin cleaning and removal of garbage and debris from government pumps in the inner city area of New Providence.
The inner city area, commonly known as Over-the-Hill, is known as the birthplace of many prominent Bahamian families and cultural (Junkanoo) groups. Due a lack of investment by stakeholders and financial challenges over the years, many homes and properties do not have access to the city’s potable water supply. Through this Rotary/Rotaract joint project, members are striving to improve the physical appearance of the experience of “going to the pump” by making the experience a dignified one. Over two weekends of 20 March and 27 March 2021, the clubs hope to visit over 70 standpipes (pumps) to do light cleaning, garbage and debris removal.
If you want to know more about what RCNS is doing, or you want to get involved, please reach out to us.
The COVID-19 pandemic, has inevitably highlighted to the world the importance of having access to clean water and sanitation to stay healthy.
The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise and the Sustainable Development Goals Unit of the Office of the Prime Minister have teamed up to launch a video competition to spread awareness on this issue.
What did COVID-19 teach YOU about the need for clean water and sanitation?
We want to hear from you!
Guidelines:
Participants must create short videos that are at least 3 minutes long and no longer than 5 minutes. Participants’ videos must be guided by the United Nations’ resolution on water and sanitation and focus on one or more groups that must not be left behind in accordance with the key principle undergirding Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs:
Questions to think about while creating competition videos:
What future do we want for The Bahamas?
Are we making strides towards that future?
How can we bridge the gaps between The Bahamas we want to see and The Bahamas we currently live in?
How can we make water and sanitation available to everyone?
How can we ensure clean water and sanitation is affordable to everyone?
Participants can use professional equipment or camera phones, whatever is available to them. The competition values message effectiveness and creativity making it possible for everyone to participate regardless of background, social status, creed or colour.
Videos will be judged on the following criteria: Creativity, Content, Cinematography, Message Effectiveness, and Call to Action
Open to all participants
Prizes:
Cash prizes for both categories range from 1st to 3rd place:
1st Place $250
2nd Place $100
3rd Place $50
Deadline
The competition is open from 1st March to 15th April, 2021. All entries must be submitted via email by this deadline to rcnassausunrise@gmail.com (note that as files may be large, you can upload to YouTube, Dropbox or any file storage location and send a link for the submission to the email address.
#Rotaryopensopportunity #serviceaboveself #vocationalservicesmonth #rcns #rotariansatwork #makingtheworldbetter #nassausunrise
Happy Anniverary Rotary!!
For 116 years we have had the privilage of making a possitive impact in the live and communities of people all over the world!!
Cheers to many more years of advancing our world.
Basic Education and Literacy is one of the six areas of focus of Rotary.
Nelson Mandela said "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world' and it is true. Education is a gateway to knowledge that allows us to grow in many areas of life.
The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise is a club that is loaded with those called, and mandated to create the space for, and open the gates to education for the current generation and the next.
Meet the educators of the greatest club in the galaxy, Nassau Sunrise.
#Rotaryopensopportunity #serviceaboveself #vocationalservicesmonth #rcns #rotariansatwork #makingtheworldbetter #nassausunrise
Good evening and welcome aboard flight 253 heading into Nassau.....was for sure some of the words uttered from the lips of one of our newest Rotarian Gwen Ritchie, as she has been soaring in the vocation of aviation for more than 30 years. Being a pilot is a career that those of us who love to travel appreciated tremendously, as it allows us to move from island to island, country to country and continent to continent in a matter of hours and sometimes minutes.
We appreciate what you do for us Gwen, and all the other pilots out there. It is our hope that you inspire others to do the same.
Happy Vocational Services Month.
#Rotaryopensopportunity #serviceaboveself #vocationalservicesmonth #rcns #rotariansatwork #makingtheworldbetter #nassausunrise
Some people feel called to them, others stumble upon them, however it happens in life, we cannot survive without a career. Our vocations give us stability, and allow us as responsible citizens to impact our communities and the world, in ways that we cannot even immagine. From the leader of a country to the fire fighter and the garbage collector, our careers and jobs collectively create the cycle of an effective economic system.
Nassau Sunrise members are proudly leading the way in this economic cycle of vocations in the Bahamas. Meet some of our members who have found their niche in the area of Insurance Brokerage.
#Rotaryopensopportunity #serviceaboveself #vocationalservicesmonth #rcns #rotariansatwork #makingtheworldbetter #nassausunrise
December 25, 2020. A day long anticipated because of the good cheer that the season brings or a day dreaded due to the detriment brought on by the unexpected pandemic of Covid-19. 
We along with Rotoract Club of Nassau Sunset, and Rotary Old Fort partnered with Vee People for their annual Christmas Day Dinner, which aims to feed 500+ people in the Mackey Street Communty. This year they not only provided meals, they also had clothing available for whomever needed it, and toys including toys from our partnered toy drive for the children in that community, who happily accepted our tokens of love.
We are truly greatful that we can be apart of causing good cheer, and reducing the dread, fear and pain brought on by the unforeseen happening this year in our nations economy.
No sad faces this Christmas, just smiles. Cheers for everyone, and Happy Holidays from the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise.
#weareheretohelp #rotaryshares #rotarygiveback #rotaryopensopportunity #peopleofaction #rotariansatwork #
All it takes is one simple act of kindness to ignite a blaze of joy in anyone’s life during this holiday season. 
Every time we give, a life is changed for the better. We warmed the hearts of the residence of the All Saints Camp today, as we donated food items and toys collected and wrapped from our joint efforts and partnerships.
Knowing that this holiday everyone smiles, even made Santa chuckle...just a little a bit.
Happy Holidays everyone, from the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise.
#weareheretohelp #rotaryshares #rotarygiveback #rotaryopensopportunity #peopleofaction #rotariansatwork #
Jim Rohn said "Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have". We as rotarians truly receive more. More fulfillment, and more joy as we give into the lives of those that need a helping hand. 
Today we were blessed again with an opportunity to support the community of Kemp Rd, as we were able to bless Laura's Kitchen with a cheque of $500.00 and 100 toys from our partnered toy drive to the children in that community. We know that it will definitely make a difference in the lives of the families affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
This is our reason, and we look forward to doing this over, and over again in as many lives as possible.
We are game changers in this changing world.
IT'S OFFICIAL!!
The Board and Members of the Interact Club of Kingsway Academy have been Virtually Pinned!!
Thank you to; PDG Felix Stubbs who brought enlightening Opening Remarks, Principal of Kingsway Academy Mrs. Deborah Johnson who congratulated the Interactors and expressed her delight in their commitment to service.
The Speaker Mr. Vandyke Bethel who delivered an encouraging and uplifting speech on Leadership.
Past President of Nassau Sunrise Mr. Pretino Albury who conducted a lively Installation Ceremony and the
President of Nassau Sunrise, Frances Dean who brought words of encouragement to the Interactors.
Thank you to all participants and guests who contributed in making this occasion a memorable one!
If we are to reach real peace in this world, we shall have to begin with children." Mahatma Gandhi, 1931,
Our INTERACTORS attended a powerful RYLA Conference on the weekend, under the theme: Youth and Their Role in Overcoming the Obstacles to Peace!
Words spoken by the Presenters were timely, powerful and thought provoking.
Our Interactors heard presentations on; Why they should care about Peace and How to be Peace Leaders.
They also heard on Managing Emotions and Handling Stress.
AG Ken Strachan delivered a powerful presentation on Conflict Resolution.
Our Interactors came away more knowledgeable and prepared for their roles of Peace Keepers!
The INTERACTORS Of GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL spent the afternoon spreading Christmas Cheer at Pat's Home for the Elderly.
They arrived with treats and sang Christmas carols. The President of the club played his trumpet, much to the delight of the residents.
It was an enjoyable afternoon evidenced by the participation of the residents.
We are Interactors of Action, Putting Service Above Self!!
Calling All Children!!
Tis the season to be Holly, Jolly, and Reading
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.Join your friendly readers from The Rotary Club of Nassau, The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise and The Rotary Club of South East Nassau on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 for a Christmas Read! Rock! and Rhyme at the Online Reading Cafe.
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
Register in advance for an evening of holiday fun and entertainment by signing up using the link below:
The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise has had a long-standing relationship of mutual support with BSGC. They graciously sourced approximately 500+ toys for distribution, as apart of their Christmas Community Outreach. We happily assisted them with purchasing the materials needed to wrap the toys, and some of our members along with members of Rotaract club of Nassau Sunset came out to assist with wrapping just about 500+ of them.
se all the necessary materials for gift wrapping (ie. wrapping paper, bows, tape, etc.).
Ring ring ring, was the sound we heard all day on Saturday, as we joyfully rang the bells along side @rotaract.nassau.sunset members!
Partnering with @salvationarmybahamas is something we look forward to every year. Knowing that our efforts make a difference in the lives of so many.
We will be back out there next week Saturday doing it all over again, just because we love it.
Feel free to pass by and give a helping hand as you do.
It’s the Holiday Season, and the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise has “hit the road running”.
Saturday the 5th of December, we started our annual bell ringing in partnership with The Salvation Army Bahamas.
We always enjoy encouraging others to do as we do by serving our communities, and assisting those in need.
It was a beautiful day doing what we love!
The actor Denzel Washington once said "At the end of the day, its not about what you have or even what you've accomplished...it's about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. It's about what you've given back".
Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise has launched a toy drive during the 2020 Christmas season in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Old Fort and the Rotaract Club of Nassau Sunset. Given the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bahamian families, the goal is to collect toys which will be distributed in targeted communities to children who would have been most impacted by the COVID-19 restrictive measures.
We have also partnered Fidelity, and Scotiabank who have graciously agreed to allow their various locations to be drop off points for donors to drop of any new or gently used toys they would like to give. The Quality Home Centre has offered to serve as a donation collection site for patrons purchasing gifts in store or for sponsors wishing to make a donation towards the purchase of toys as part of this effort.
As always we look forward to putting smiles on the faces of these families that need out kind hearted love and support.
Thanks to Past President of Rotary Nassau Sunrise, Alanna McCartney and her company, Lombard Odier Bahamas; the Interactors of Government High School received 27 laptops and 2 tablets, complete with technical support by DC Technology.
On hand for the presentation of the devices were; the Principal of Government High School, Eloise Whymms, the President of Rotary Nassau Sunrise, Frances Dean, Advisors for the Interact Club, Shakera Lightbourne and Danielah Smith, and Past President of Rotary Nassau Sunrise, Alanna McCartney.
These devices will serve to ensure that our Interactors are well equipped for the virtual learning platform they must now use in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Welcome to our club!
The Greatest Little Club in the Galaxy
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