CPC
Posted by Sonia Webster
on Aug 15, 2014
US & Caribbean Clubs Explore Project Partnerships
Seven members from the Rotary Family in the BVI attended the 2014 Caribbean Partnership Celebration (CPC) held at the Intercontinental Resort & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico from August 8th to 10th.
Under the CPC programme Clubs from the US and the Caribbean join in sharing ideas and resources to complete projects and initiatives in the Caribbean District region.
This year the Rotary Club of Road Town presented its Youth Change Initiative which is based on a partnership between Follow The Movement and The Hope Foundation to assist teens and young adults in five critical areas - crime minimization, drug prevention, at-risk sexual behavior, self esteem and behavioral attitudes.
The keynote address at the evening's gala dinner was delivered by Rotary International Director, Robert Hall. PDG Vance Lewis is currently the Chair Person of CPC.
In attendance from the BVI Rotary family were:
Vance Lewis - Past District Governor and Chair of CPC
Shan Mohamed - President, Rotary Club of Road Town
Jean Vanterpool - President, Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town
Ryan Geluck - President Elect, Rotary Club of Road Town
Nelcia St. Jean - Secretary, Rotary Club of Road Town
Elvis Harrigan - Treasurer, Rotary Club of Road Town
Gordon French - Public Relations Director, Rotary Club of Road Town
Learn more about the Caribbean Partnership Celebration initiative by visiting its Website HERE.
(Story adapted from Rotary Club of Road Town Facebook Page. Visit us on Facebook and LIKE-TAG-SHARE)