Recognising the Signs of AbuseJoin the Rotary Club of Road Town for an important and insightful presentation with our guest speaker, PDRR Trevor Bridgewater Jr., Social Worker, as we explore how to recognise the signs of abuse, support survivors, and help break the cycle.  |
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Building Wealth Through Investing: Understanding Risk and ReturnJoin the Rotary Club of Road Town for an insightful presentation with our guest speaker, Everett Frazer, Investment Manager, as we explore the fundamentals of investing, understanding risk, and maximising returns.  |
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Happy World Teacher's Day! |
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End of Quarter Cocktails & ConversationsJoin the Rotary Club of Road Town as we celebrate the end of Quarter 1 with an evening of good company, cocktails, and conversations. 
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Membership Literacy & New Member InductionThis meeting featured an informative and engaging focusing on three important areas for 2026–2027!    Plans for Club Membership New Member Induction Club Buddy Program RevivedCome ready to connect, welcome our newest member, and learn how we can continue building a stronger, more engaged club together!     |
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Building a more Resilient Virgin IslandsWe were pleased to welcome Mr. Chamberlain Emmanuel, Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund, who led an engaging conversation on “Building A More Resilient Virgin Islands: Turning Community Ideas into Funded Action.”
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Menopause LiteracyDr. Neveta Sutherland-Vaccianna, Gynaecologist and Certified Menopause Specialist, presented on “Menopause Literacy: Reading the Signs and Symptoms.”
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Building and Sustaining Strong Membership RelationshipsExecutive performance architect Colin Gunthrope provided some thorough insight into building healthy relationships amongst members.  |
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Matters of the Heart: Cardiovascular Symposium 2026 |
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Celebrating 35 Years of Service & Fellowship! |
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BVI Prison Fellowship Marks 28 Years of the Myrtle Cox Stoutt Angel Tree Program |
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Giving Tuesday! |
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Hurricane Melissa Telethon |
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M/V Logos Visit! |
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2026/27 Board Confirmed! |
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Support Bingo for Polio on 26 October 2025! |
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Rotary Club of Road Town's 5th Annual, 'My Favourite Teacher' Essay CompetitionThe annual “My Favourite Teacher” competition has once again captured the hearts of students, showcasing the incredible impact teachers have on their students’ lives. This year’s event drew participation from twenty-one (21) students across various schools in the territory.  |
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📚💻 Discussing Technological Innovations & Basic Education & Literacy 📚💻📚💻 Exploring the Future of Learning with AI and Virtual Classrooms📚💻
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Rotary Club of Road Town Satellite Club of Virgin Gorda.On Saturday, September 13th, members of the Rotary Club of Road Town and members of the BVI Rotary Family, travelled to Virgin Gorda to witness a proud moment: the official pinning of the charter members of the Rotary Club of Road Town Satellite Club of Virgin Gorda.  |
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Why Rotary?As The Rotary Club of Road Town continues to grow our membership, members of the club had the opportunity to speak to prospective members about why they joined Rotary. The meeting was chaired by PE/PDRR Jevaughn Rhymer and four upstanding Rotarians made presentations.  |
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2025 Kiddies Fiesta! Under the Sea! 🪸🪼🦞🐢🐠Rotary Club of Road Town Hosts Spectacular 2025 Kiddie’s Fiesta! The Rotary Club of Road Town hosted a wonderful celebration of youth on Saturday, 26 July, bringing joy, colour, and community together at the annual Kiddie’s Fiesta. This year’s theme, “Under the Sea,” turned Road Town into a vibrant coral reef of imagination and wonder.  |
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First Meeting of the 2025 Rotary Year! |
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We Recycle Competition Presentations!! |
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Passing of Hon. Eileene L. Parsons, OBE |
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Happy Birthday Past President Hon. Vincent Wheatley!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Charles Benjamin & Rotarian Lorna Christopher!! |
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Rotary Club of Road Town Installation Brunch! |
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Happy Father’s Day!!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Michele Hibbert!! |
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Happy Birthday Director Jamaal Hodge!! |
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Happy Birthday Director Kadian Farquharson!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Ronan Kuczaj!! |
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Happy Mother’s Day!!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting!! |
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Welcome to May: Youth Service Month! |
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Happy Birthday PP Gavin Dooley and Rtn Emery Pemberton!! |
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Happy Birthday PDRR & PEN Jevaughn Rhymer and Rotarian Jane Metcalf!! |
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Happy Earth Day!! |
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Happy Birthday Paul Harris!! |
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Happy Easter!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting!! |
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We Recycle Competition!! |
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World Health Day! |
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Welcome to April: Environmental Month!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting!! |
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Thank you!! |
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World Water Day!! |
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World Down Syndrome Day!! |
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Happy Birthday Charter President Ronnie Skelton!! |
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Happy Birthday Charter Member and Past President Louis Potter!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy International Women’s Day!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Corrol Young!! |
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120 Years of Rotary!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Meckel Weste!! |
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Happy Birthday Rtns. Elford Parsons and Andrew Emery!! |
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Movie Night Under The Stars!!! |
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Alt Wednesday: 12th February, 2025! |
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Vote for our NPO Ambassadors!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting!! |
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Welcome to February!! |
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Happy Birthday PDRR Selvyn Dawson!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting!! |
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Get Ready for the Ultimate Superhero Party!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Patricia Hanley!! |
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Happy Anniversary Rotary Club of Road Town!! |
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Join Us This Week!! |
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Thank you!! |
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Happy New Year!! |
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Annual Roundabout Lighting and First Christmas Cultural Soirée!! |
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Angel Tree Project Donation! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Shonda Leacock!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Gwenyth Vanterpool!! |
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Happy Birthday Director Ebony Andrews!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Roy Barry!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Janice Rymer!! |
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Happy Birthday Immediate Past President Dr. Robert “Storm” Wright! |
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Cultural Christmas Soirée!! |
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Donation to Obstetrics Ward at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital |
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Welcome to December: Disease Prevention and Treatment Month! |
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Giving Tuesday!! |
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Happy Birthday President Elect Dr. June Samuel!! |
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1949 Great March and Restoration of the Legislative Council |
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Purple Pic Scavenger Hunt!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Geraldeen Johnson!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarians Jamalie Thomas and Noel Maxwell!! |
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Satellite Club Prospective Member Orientation Part 2!! |
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Join us for our bi-weekly meeting!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Melvin Stoutt and PDRR Trevor Bridgewater Jr!! |
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Purple Pic Scavenger Hunt: Road Town Edition!! |
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Satellite Club Orientation Part 2! |
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Meeting Postponed! |
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Happy Birthday to Rotarian Tamara Maduro! |
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Mini Health Fair at Jost Van Dyke Primary School!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting! |
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Peace Pole Dedication! |
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Welcome to November: Rotary Foundation Month! |
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Project 1BVI Continues! |
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Board Meeting with DG Dominique Bazin! |
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Terrence Bogans! |
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Project 1BVI: Year 10!! |
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Mary-Ann Scott!! |
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Happy World Polio Day!! |
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Spina Bifida Awareness Month! |
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Happy Heroes & Foreparents Day!! |
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Happy Birthday PAG Elvis Harrigan!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Brendelee Wheatley!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Italia Penn!! |
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Meeting: 16th October, 2024 |
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Rotary Club of Road Town Launches Grand Raffle! |
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World Mental Health Day |
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Happy World Teachers’ Day: My Favourite Teacher Essay Competition Winners Announced!! |
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Donation of Teacher Supplies to Ebenezer Thomas Primary School!! |
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Welcome to October: Community Economic Development Month!! |
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Meeting: 2nd October, 2024 |
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Donation of Teacher Supplies to Enis Adams Primary School! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Sabinah Clement!! |
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THANK YOU!! |
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World Alzheimer’s Day! |
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International Day of Peace 🕊️ |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting!! |
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Fish Fry Fundraiser and Grand Raffle Launch!!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Margaret Penn!! |
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Happy Birthday Director Jacqueline Daley-Aspinall!! |
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4th Annual My Favourite Teacher Essay Competition!! |
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Happy Birthday to Director Alyssa Shepherd-Hodge!! |
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Happy Birthday President Anthony Clarke!! |
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Join Us For Our Meeting!!! |
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Welcome to September: Basic Education and Literacy Month!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Atricia Pereira!! |
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Membership Event: Conversations with the Rotary Club of Road Town!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Dr. Gilma Bodley!! |
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Membership Month Event!! |
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Join Us For Our Bi-Weekly Meeting!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Diehdra Potter!! |
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Kiddies Fiesta: Thank You!!! |
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No Meeting: 14th August, 2024 |
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Kiddies Fiesta Recap!! |
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Happy Birthday PAG Ryan Geluk!! |
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Happy Belated Birthday Rotarian Scott Cruickshank!! |
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Have A Safe and Happy Festival!! |
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Happy Emancipation Day!!! |
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Rotary Village Lime!!! |
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Volunteer Meeting!! |
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Kiddies Fiesta!!!! |
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Ad Hoc Committee Chairs 2024/2025 |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Alphonso Warner!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Dennis Jennings!! |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Kiddies Fiesta!!! |
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Countdown to Kiddies Fiesta!!! |
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No Plastic July Tips! |
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No Meeting: 17th July, 2024 |
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Kiddie’s Fiesta T-Shirt Design Competition!! |
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Care Package Donation to Social Development Department! |
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Rotary Club of Road Town’s Annual Kiddies Fiesta: Save The Date!! |
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Club Forum: 10th July, 2024 |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Greg Boyd!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President & Secretary Lavina Liburd!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Edward DeCastro!! |
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No Plastic July!! |
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Welcome to July: Maternal and Child Health Month! |
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Happy Virgin Islands Day!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Kelwyn “Kelly” Faulkner!! |
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Welcome to the 2024/2025 Rotary Year!!! |
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June Rotaversaries!!! |
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Join Us For Our First Meeting and Partner Appreciation Cocktail for the 2024/2025 Rotary Year!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Hon. Vincent Wheatley!! |
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Happy Birthday PP Charles Benjamin and Rotarian Lorna Christopher!! |
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Congratulations Interactors!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Father’s Day!! |
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Food Handlers Session |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy World Ocean Day!! |
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Happy World Environment Day!! |
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No Meeting: 5th June, 2024 |
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Welcome to June: Rotary Fellowships Month!! |
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May Rotaversaries!!! |
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No Meeting: 29th May, 2024 |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Jamaal Hodge!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Michele Hibbert!! |
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Rotary Club of Road Town Receives Diamond Award at District Conference 2024!! |
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Happy Birthday Sergeant-at-Arms Kadian Farquharson!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Dr. Craig Stoutt!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Mother’s Day!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Ronan Kuczaj!! |
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Health Fair at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School! |
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No Meeting: Wednesday 8th May 2024 |
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RCRT Mini Health Fair at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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RCRT Installation Dinner 2024!! |
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Welcome to May: Youth Service Month! |
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Happy Birthday IPP Gavin Dooley and Director Che Pemberton!! |
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Did You Know? |
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April Rotaversaries!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Handover at Enis Adams Primary School |
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Happy Birthday PDRR & Rotarian Jevaughn Rhymer and Rotarian Jane Metcalf!!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy World Earth Day!! |
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Breakfast Sale Fundraiser!!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Tania Medley!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy World Health Day! |
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Welcome to April: Environmental Month! |
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Weekly Meeting: Members Only |
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March Rotaversaries! |
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Happy Easter!! |
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Did You Know? |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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World Water Day |
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World Down Syndrome Day 2024 |
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Happy Birthday Past President & Charter Member Louis Potter!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday Charter President Hon. Ronnie Skelton!! |
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Happy World Rotaract Day!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Monthly Board Meeting |
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Happy International Women's Day!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Celebrating the Anniversary of the Birth of Hon. Hamilton Lavity Stoutt |
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Thank You For Your Support!! |
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RCRT Fish Fry Fundraiser: 2nd March 2024 |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Corrol Young!! |
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Welcome to March: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month!! |
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February Rotaversaries!!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Fundraiser: Fish Fry!!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Happy Birthday Director Meckel Weste!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarians Elford Parsons and Andrew Emery!!! |
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No Meeting!! |
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Did You Know? |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Meeting Cancelled!! |
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Welcome to February: Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month! |
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January Rotaversaries!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday DRR & Rotarian Selvyn Dawson!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Patricia Hanley! |
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Happy 33rd Anniversary!!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Welcome to January: Vocational Service Month! |
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December Rotaversaries!!! |
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Happy New Year!! |
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Did You Know? |
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Donation to the Rotary Club of Road Town. |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Shonda Leacock!! |
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Merry Christmas!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Ebony Andrews!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President & Secretary Gwenyth Vanterpool! |
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Happy Birthday Past President & Director Janice Rymer! |
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Season’s Greetings!!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Roy Barry! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Pledge Your Support! |
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Happy Birthday President Dr. Robert ‘Storm’ Wright!!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Osmond Browne! |
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No Meeting! |
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Decoration of the Road Town Roundabout! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Calnise Phillip! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Everette Frazer! |
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Why Rotary? |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Trefor Grant!! |
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Welcome To December: Disease Prevention and Treatment Month! |
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World AIDS Day |
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November Rotaversaries!!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Jarion Jackson!! |
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The 1949 Great March & Restoration Day |
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Happy Birthday PEN Dr. June Samuel!!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Richard Parsons!! |
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Giving Tuesday: Let's Donate! |
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Heritage Tour! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Happy International Men's Day!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Noel Maxwell!! |
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Did You Know? |
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World Diabetes Day |
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Project 1BVI: 11th November 2023 |
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No Meeting: 15th November 2023 |
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Happy Birthday to PDRR & Rotarian Trevor Bridgewater Jr!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Melvin Stoutt!! |
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RCRT Mini Health Fair at Enis Adams Primary School |
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Happy Birthday Past President Geraldeen Johnson!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Jamalie Thomas!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Tamara Maduro!! |
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Welcome to November: Foundation Month!!! |
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Mini Health Fair: Project 1BVI!! |
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Why Rotary? |
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October Rotaversaries!!! |
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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No Rotary Club of Road Town Club Meeting!! |
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Project 1BVI Activities: 28th October 2023 |
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RCRT Food Drive!!! |
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UPDATE: Beach Clean Up and Painting of Benches Postponed!! |
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Paint The Town Pink!! |
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My Favourite Teacher Competition: Second Place Winners!!! |
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World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day! |
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World Polio Day!! |
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Did You Know? |
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Project 1BVI!! |
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Join us for our World's Greatest Meal meeting!!! |
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Weekly Meeting: Members Only |
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Happy Heroes and Foreparents Day!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Brendelee Wheatley!! |
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Interact Club of Road Town’s Installation Brunch! |
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Happy Birthday PE Mike Bogans!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Italia Penn!! |
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Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Mary-Ann Scott!! |
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Happy Birthday PAG Elvis Harrigan!! |
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Seven Activities That Can Improve Your Mental Health!! |
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World Mental Health Day - Don't Bottle It Up Campaign |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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World Cerebral Palsy Day |
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Congratulations to the Winners of our “My Favourite Teacher” Competition!!! |
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Happy World Teachers’ Day!!!! |
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Board Meeting |
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RCRT General Assembly Meeting! |
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Welcome to October: Community Economic and Development Month!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Sabinah Clement!! |
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September Rotaversaries!! |
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Why Rotary? |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!!! |
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Did You Know? |
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Paint The Town Purple!! |
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Happy International Day of Peace! |
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World Alzheimer's Day 2023 |
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Join us for our weekly meeting - 20th September 2023 |
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Did You Know? |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Margaret Penn!! |
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Did You Know? |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Jacqui Daley-Aspinall!! |
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Throwing it back on a Thursday!!! |
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Did You Know? |
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No Meeting: Wednesday 13th September 2023!! |
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RCRT Presents: My Favourite Teacher Competition!!! |
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Happy International Literacy Day!! |
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Did You Know? |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Happy Birthday Past President Anthony Clarke! |
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Happy Birthday Director Alyssa Shepherd-Hodge!! |
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Welcome to September: Basic Education and Literacy Month!! |
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August Rotaversaries!!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Atricia Pereira!!! |
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Why Rotary? |
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Benefit #4 of Being A Rotarian!! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Preparing for World Alzheimer’s Month! |
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Did You Know? |
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Benefit #3 of Being a Rotarian!!! |
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Join us for our weekly meeting and membership mingle!! LOCATION UPDATE: MOORINGS CONFERENCE ROOM |
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Benefit #2 of Being A Rotarian! |
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Youth Service Director is Guest Speaker at Rotaract Club of Virgin Gorda's Meeting! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Diehdra Potter!!! |
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Benefits of Being A Rotarian Series! |
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Did You Know? |
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Kiddie's Fiesta Thank You!! |
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Board meeting! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Did You Know? |
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August Monday BVI Rotary Floupe!! |
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No Meeting: Wednesday 9th August 2023 |
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Happy BVI Festival 2023!! |
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Happy Birthday IPAG Ryan Geluk!!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Scott Cruickshank!! |
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Did You Know? |
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Happy Emancipation Day! |
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July Rotaversaries!! |
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Welcome to August: Membership and New Club Development Month! |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting!! |
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Happy International Friendship Day!! |
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Kiddies Fiesta: A Success! |
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Did You Know? |
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Did You Know? |
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Join Us For Our Weekly Meeting! |
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Did You Know? |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Alphonso Warner!! |
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Updated Flyer: 25th Annual Kiddies Fiesta!!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Dennis Jennings!! |
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Join us for our weekly meeting!! |
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Did You Know? |
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Taking It Back on a Thursday Snapshot! |
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Join us for our weekly meeting!! |
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Happy Birthday Director Greg Boyd!! |
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Rotary Club of Road Town's First Meeting of the New Rotary Year!! |
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First Board Meeting of the New Rotary Year!
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Happy Birthday PP & Director Lavina Liburd! |
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2023-2024 Board of Directors |
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July is Maternal and Child Health Month! |
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No Plastic July! |
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Join us for our first meeting of the year! |
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Happy Virgin Islands Day! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Ed deCastro |
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Congratulations DRR Selvyn Dawson |
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Welcome To Rotary Year 2023/2024 |
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Happy New Rotary Year 2023-2024!!! |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Kelly Faulkner!! |
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Thank You for Rotary Year 2022/2023 |
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Grand Finale |
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KIDDIE'S FIESTA |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Lorna |
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Happy Birthday PP Charles |
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Happy Father's Day |
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Joint Meeting with Lions |
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Follow us... |
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June is... |
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Business Meeting - Strategic Plan |
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Special Foundation Event |
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Rotary Fellowships Month |
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F.O.R PARENTS |
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NPOs and Education |
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Happy Birthday Director Jamaal |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Michele |
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No Meeting - Wed 27 May 2023 |
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Installation Dinner 2023 |
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Pineapple Field Hike |
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Youth Service Month |
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Join us this... |
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Happy Mother's Day |
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Let's talk about YEP BVI |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Emery |
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Happy Birthday President Gavin |
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Youth Service Month |
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No Meeting - 3 May 2023 |
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Do you know the Basic CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)? |
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Rotary shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the environment. |
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World Earth Day |
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Quarterly Wine Tasting Event |
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Installation 2023 |
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April is Environment Month in Rotary |
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Elections 2023 |
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Good Friday |
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World Health Day |
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Business Meeting Highlights |
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Happy Birthday Director Kedreana |
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April Business Meeting |
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Environment Month |
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Rotaractors Takeover |
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PROJECT 1 BVI continues.... |
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Let's Talk Deposit Insurance |
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Water and Sanitation |
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World Water Day |
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With Us, Not For Us |
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World Down Syndrome Day |
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Happy Birthday PP Ronnie |
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Join us on Wed 22 Mar 2023 |
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Happy Birthday PP Louis |
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World Rotaract Week |
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Happy World Rotaract Day |
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We're going on a Hike! |
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What a phenomenal meeting highlighted by Phenomenal Women |
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To all the women and girls: |
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DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality |
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Happy International Womens Day |
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Let's Talk HANWASH |
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Happy Holiday |
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Meet the 2023/2024 District Team |
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Water and Sanitation Month |
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Peace and Conflict Resolution |
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Business Meeting (Closed Meeting) |
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Rotary Promotes Peace |
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World Rotary Day |
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Project 1BVI |
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Let's have FUN with B-I-N-G-O |
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Happy Birthday Secretary Meckel |
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Highlights of our 15 Feb 2023 Meeting |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Andrew |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Elford |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SAVE THE DATE! |
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Happy Valentine's Day |
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Join us... |
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Rotary creates environments of peace |
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A Counsellor speaks |
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It was Business as usual |
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Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month |
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Business Meeting |
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Vocational Series continues..... |
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Let's Talk... |
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Happy Birthday DRRE Selvyn... |
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Vocational Talks continues... |
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Vocational Service Month |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Patricia |
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Join us..... |
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It's our Anniversary... |
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Join Us... |
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Welcome to January... |
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Happy New Year |
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Happy Birthday PP Gwen |
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Rotary Club of Road Town... |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Ebony |
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Happy Birthday PP Jan |
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No Meeting for remainder of 2022 |
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Happy Birthday PP Roy |
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No Meeting.... |
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Happy Birthday PE Storm |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Osmond |
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Happy Birthday Director Calnise |
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Rotary Family BVI Christmas.... |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Everette |
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Are you ready..... |
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Happy Birthday PP Trefor |
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'Tis the Season |
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Welcome to December |
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World Aids Day |
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Why should Rotary be your charity of choice? |
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Why Give? |
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Giving Tuesday |
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It's that time of the year... |
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It's a Holiday |
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Happy Birthday Dir. June... |
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Join us.... |
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Happy Birthday PP Geraldeen |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Jamalie |
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Bingo for a cause.. |
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Happy Birthday Past President Melvin |
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Highlights of 9 Nov. 2022 Meeting.... |
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BVI Rotary Family Joint Fellowship |
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Join us on Wed. 9th Nov. 2022 |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Tamara |
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Welcome to Rotary Foundation Month |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Chef Mike |
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Schedule your Annual Mammogram |
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Early Detection |
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Project D |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Mary Ann |
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World Polio Day |
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BINGO FOR POLIO |
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Happy Birthday PAG Elvis |
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Polio Fundraiser |
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The Annual Rotary Foundation Dinner |
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Election Day |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Italia |
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Join us on Wed. 12 Oct. 2022 |
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World Mental Health Day |
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PROJECT 1 BVI |
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My Favorite Teacher Competition continues... |
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World Teacher's Day |
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Spina Bifida Awareness Month |
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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Annual General Meeting |
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Happy Birthday Director Sabinah |
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Welcome to October |
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When tasting wine take notes.... |
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Did someone say FUN event...? |
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Meeting 21 September 2022 |
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International Day of Peace |
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World Alzheimer's Day |
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Mental Health is Important |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Margaret |
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Congratulations Noel Maxwell |
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Join us on 14 September 2022 |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Jacqui |
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Condolences to the Family of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
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Happy Literacy Day |
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Join Us for our September Business Meeting |
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Happy Birthday Immediate Past President Anthony |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Alyssa |
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Welcome our newest Rotarians |
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Welcome to Basic Education and Literacy Month |
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Let’s Recap our Each One Bring One Membership Event |
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It All Goes Down on 31 August 2022 |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Atricia |
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Join Us for Wellness Wednesday |
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Double Drive Location |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Diehdra! |
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Christmas in July |
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HANWASH Donation |
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Each One Bring One Membership Event |
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Happy International Youth Day |
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School Clothing and Book Drive continues |
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President-Nominee, Stephanie A. Urchick |
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Join Us on Wednesday 10 August 2022 for our Business Meeting |
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Happy Birthday Area Governor Ryan Geluk |
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Happy Emancipation |
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WELCOME TO MEMBERSHIP AND NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT MONTH |
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Happy International Friendship Day |
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Let's be Social |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Alphonso! |
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School Uniform and Book Drive |
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Happy Birthday Rotarian Dennis |
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Health is Wealth! Join Us on 20 July 2022 |
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We are People of Action |
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Join Us on 13 July 2022 |
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2022-23 President Jennifer Jones |
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JOIN US for our First Meeting of the 2022-2023 Rotary Year! |
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Happy Virgin Islands Day! |
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Rotary Club of Road Town Goes to Church |
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No Plastic July 2022 |
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Happy Rotary Year 2022-2023 |
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We Welcome New Leadership - July 2022 |
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Welcome to July! |
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Thank you RCRT |
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Join us! We look forward to welcoming you to this special meeting of the RCRT |
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Fellowships fosters vocational development |
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Congratulations RCRT |
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Fellowship creates lasting friendships |
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Happy Father's Day |
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Fellowship involves sharing common interest |
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Join Us- We look forward to welcoming you! |
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Fellowship engages members |
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Fellowship attracts others to Rotary |
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World Oceans Day |
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We fellowship for understanding |
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World Environment day |
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Welcome June! Its Fellowhip Month |
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Welcome to May! It's Youth Services Month |
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Join Us! We look forward to welcoming you. |
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Join Us!- Did someone say fun meeting?
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World Earth Day |
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Join Us- We look forward to welcoming you. |
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Join Us - April 13th 2022 |
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Maternal and Child Health |
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Maternal and Child Health |
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World Health Day |
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Maternal & Child Health Month |
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Happy April's Fools Day 2022 |
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Welcome to Maternal and Child Health Month 2022 |
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World Earth Hour |
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Join us - Its our fun meeting |
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World Water Day 2022 |
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World Down Syndrome Day 2022 |
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Advocate for access to clean water |
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Access to clean water improves health |
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Join Us - Wednesday 16th March 2022 |
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Clean Water is Fundamental to life |
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Join Us! We look forward to welcoming you |
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International Women's Day 2022 |
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Break the Bias |
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Challenge Stereotypes |
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World Wildlife Day 2022 |
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Join Us - Tonya Malone-Smith - Rotary Community Corp |
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Welcome to Water & Sanitation Month |
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Happy 117th Rotary International |
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JOIN US |
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Welcome to Peace & Conflict Resolution Month |
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JOIN US! Vocational Chats |
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JOIN US - Vocational Chats |
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Welcome to Vocational Service Month |
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PROJECT 1- BVI - Donation to the Breast Cancer Club |
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World Aids Day |
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JOIN Us! It's Giving Tuesday |
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It's Giving Tuesday |
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Why Give? - Rotarian Edna Williams |
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Why Give? - Rotarian Akiya Brewley |
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Why Give- Ryan Geluk |
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Give Thanks this Thanksgiving |
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How does The Rotary Foundation use donations? |
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Friends of Rotary Community Corp receives their charter certificate |
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Rotary Foundation - What can our donations do? |
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Rotary Foundation - Why do we donate? |
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JOIN US - RCRT Welcomes DG Louis and First Lady Amanda |
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RCRT welcomes the DG |
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PROJECT 1 BVI |
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Project 1 BVI - Food Drive |
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Your Rotarians in Action |
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Welcome to Rotary Foundation and Awareness Month |
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Together we End Polio |
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Project D - Schedule that Mammogram today! |
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World Polio Day |
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World Polio Day |
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Eradicate Polio |
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PROJECT D - Breast Cancer Awareness |
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End Polio Now |
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World Polio Day Event |
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Project D - Sponsors |
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Project D - for early detection |
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...and the Winner is! Ms. Celaire |
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Happy World Teacher's Day! |
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Teacher Lynden Smith Grant and other Literacy Initiatives Launched |
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Welcome to Economic and Community Development Month |
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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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End of Alzheimer's Awareness Month |
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JOIN US: Surprises Await |
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AT Your Service - Rotary Club of Road Town and the VI Alzheimer's Association |
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Member Highlight | Why Rotary? |
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RCRT - Club of the Month | August 2021 |
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RCRT Presents: BVI National Library Book Sorting |
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Member Highlight | Why Rotary? |
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Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world - World Day of Peace 2021 |
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It's World Alzheimer's Day |
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RCRT Launches "My Favourite Teacher Competition" |
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JOIN US! It's International Literacy Day! |
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It is International Literacy Day |
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It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month! Let's help raise awareness |
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WELCOME TO: Basic Education & Literacy Month |
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Join Rotary - Our Ethical Test! |
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Member Highlight | Why Rotary? |
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New & Prospective Member Orientation |
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Member Highlight | Why Rotary? |
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JOIN US! What in the Fun Club? |
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Haiti needs us! |
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Member Highlight | Why Rotary? |
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AT YOUR SERVICE : It's Hurricane Season, Are you prepared? |
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AT YOUR SERVICE: Coping with Grief and Loss |
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RCRT- Welcome New Members! |
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WELCOME TO AT YOUR SERVICE! You have tested positive for COVID-19 |
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JOIN US- It is wellness Wednesday! |
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Welcome to the New Rotary Year! |
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Save our planet, make and impact and live plastic free |
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PHF Recognition and Worlds Greatest MealOn Thursday November 25th, 2020 we recongized 4 members for their contribution towards the Rotary Foundation. The members were Akiya Brewley (PHF+3), Anthony Clarke (PHF+4), Gavin Dooley (PHF), Past President Vincent Wheatley (PHF)  |
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HM Prison Rehabilitation On Thursday October 29th, President Gwenyth Vanterpool, President Elect Anthony Clarke |
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It Begins With A child... Today President Gwenyth Vanterpool alongside AG Ryan Geluk and PAG Lorna Smith presented the Disability Services with assessment kits and noise cancelling headphones. The Disability Services consists of 3 units: |
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Let's Get Lost in Literacy |
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Celebrate World Polio Day with Rotary Club of Road TownWe’re so close to eradicating polio! Join in the motorcade and party on Saturday to support the eradication of Polio. Motorcade starts at Cedar International and ends at Craft Alive Village.  For more information or to support this cause email us at rotaryroadtown@gmail.com today. |
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Happy World Teacher's Day Happy World Teacher’s Day!!! 🍎 ✏️ The Rotary Club of Road Town is happy to announce that the winner of our Second Annual “ My Favourite Teacher Competition” is Teacher, Laura Fox of Ciboney Centre For Excellence. The winning entry was submitted by Nicholas Moore and was chosen based on the compelling nature of the teacher, the sincerity of the student's appreciation and the quality of writing. A copy of the winning entry follows: |
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Welcome to Membership MonthHappy Membership Month!! . August is membership month and the members of The Rotary Club of Road Town is super excited to welcome and educate anyone interested in learning more about what it means to be a Rotarian or how to become a Rotarian! . Contact us today to learn more! . #rotaractfamily #rotaryroadtown #rotarybvi #rotaryinternational #rotaryinstallation #service #rotarypower #rotaryfamily #peopleofaction #thefunclub . View our shared Rotary Club https://www.facebook.com/rotaryroadtown/posts/3296731433699544 *we do not own the rights to this music*
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Historical refresher |
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No plastics July |
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Installation was a success |
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Join us for fellowship |
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New Year, New Blessings |
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Join us, 6pm at Seven |
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Join us at Seven |
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Happy New Year fellow Rotarians! |
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Rotary Club of Road Town- MEETINGS ARE ONLINE |
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Rotary Club of Road Town; We are just getting started! |
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Rotary Club of Road Town is Dementia Friendly! |
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Happy 29th Birthday Rotary Club of Road Town |
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King Man wins $10,000.00 cash prize as part of the Rotary Club of Road Town's Annual Grand Raffle |
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Rotary Club of Road Town is your Club of the Month- October 2019 |
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Did you know?Rotarians believe in sustainable solutions. #rotaryclubofroadtown #district7020 #rotaryfoundation #publicimagemonth #communityfirst #rotaryconnectstheworld |
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Rotary Foundation Month |
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Project 1 BVIThe Rotary Club of Road Town, presents: Project 1 BVI is back! 10 projects, One amazing day of community service around the BVI.
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Rotary Club of Road Town members participate in youth leadership seminar. |
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World Polio Day Meeting |
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Biz Pitch 2019 |
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BVI - USVI Friendship Day success!The Rotary Clubs of the Virgin Islands were happy to host our sisters and brothers from the USVI for Rotary USVI/BVI friendship Day! It was a day of great friendship, fun and fellowship!
#PeopleOfAction #RotaryConnectsTheWorld #District7020 #FriendshipDay #BVI #USVI |
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Rotary Club Road Town - Annual Grand Raffle |
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Foundation Month 2015November is Rotary Foundation Month Playground Equipment was Donated to Enis Adams Primary School via Foundation Funds
What is the Rotary Foundation? The Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, and has since grown from an initial contribution of US$26.50 to more than US$1billion. The Rotary Foundation has one of the largest and most prestigious international fellowship programs in the world. What Does the Foundation Do? How Can I Contribute? Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member with a contribution of $100 or more each year to the Annual Fund. Paul Harris Fellow with a gift of $1,000 or more made to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. To recognize someone else as a Paul Harris Fellow, you can give that amount in their name. You are recognized as a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow with each additional gift of $1,000.
Paul Harris Society Member by giving an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant.
Benefactor By making the Endowment Fund a beneficiary your estate plans (will or life insurance) or by donating $1,000 or more to the fund outright.
Bequest Society Member by giving $10,000 or more via your estate plans (will or life insurance).
Major Donor With cumulative donations of $10,000 or more.
Arch Klumph Society Member by contributing $250,000 or more.
Read about Foundation Projects undertaken by RCRT Here
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P1BVI Ebenezer Thomas PSProject 1BVI - Ebenezer Thomas Primary School
Painting at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School:
Interactors, EarlyActors, teachers, and PTA members turned out in numbers at the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School to add some needed colour to the perimeter wall.
Several High Schoolers also used this opportunity to partially fulfill their Community Service requirement. The result was an impressive finish job with curb appeal that even a primary schooler can appreciate. #StudentsMakeAwesomePainters |
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P1BVI Parking Lot PalmsProject 1BVI- Parking Lot Palms Planting of palms at the new parking lot across from Peebles Hospital:
Working in collaboration with the Road Town City Manager, Rotarians and businesses donated and installed palm trees in several planters which cap off each row of parking.
Project 1BVI significantly improving the aesthetics of the area. |
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P1BVI RoundaboutProject 1 BVI - Roundabout Cleanup
A team of Rotarians cleared out the garbage and weeds in the Road Town roundabout and trimmed the plants to ensure that this local landmark is looking its best. #LoveMyBVI.
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P1 BVI- LibraryProject 1 BVI - East End Library.jpg) Painting and Cleanup of East End and Long Look Community Public Library The interior and exterior of the library were completely repainted with a bright new colour scheme chosen in conjunction with the Chief Librarian and the Ministry of Education.
The paint was donated by Caribbean Colours. Wet Rollerz painting company assisted in painting and supervising the volunteers. Ongoing assistance will include provision of replacement blinds.
Rocking Music+ Good company+ Rewarding work = Weekend well spent.
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P1BVI Mt HealthyProject 1BVI - Mount Healthy |
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P1BVI Enis AdamsProject 1BVI - Enis Adams Primary School Painting at Enis Adams Primary School:
The Ministry of Education and Culture supplied the paint. We supplied the enthusiasm and manpower. Two classrooms and 12 doors were painted. Several Interactors and a representative from O'Neal Webster worked alongside Rotarians. Enis Adams Primary is the Rotary Club of Road Town's adopted school where we also sponsor an Early Act Club. Five years ago we donated new playground equipment and we continue to work with them on various needs and initiatives, including their Reading Theatre.
#CreatingAnEnvironmentForLearning
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P1BVI Food Drive VGProject 1BVI -Food Drive Virgin Gorda Food Drive in Virgin Gorda to benefit the Family Support Network:
Spearheaded by the Rotaract Club of Virgin Gorda, ten boxes of food and four cases of water were collected. All items were donated to the Family Support Network and will be given to families in need.
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P1BVI Music RoomProject 1BVI Music Room Upgrade.jpg) Stock Photo
Soundproofing Practice Room for After School Music Program in Huntums Ghut:
The Soundproofing tiles to upgrade the music room for the afterschool programme were ordered but did not arrive in time for our Project 1BVI weekend. This assignment will be completed later in November in conjunction with our Community Partner, Road Town Wholesale.
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P1BVI Food Drive TortolaProject 1BVI - Food Drive Tortola Food Drive at OneMart to benefit the Family Support Network: The Rotaract Club of Tortola took charge of the food drive to benefit FSN and was assisted by Interactors. The team collected boxes of necessities and nonperishables which were all donated for families in need. #WeCareBVI
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P1BVI Hovis HouseProject 1BVI - Hovis House Maintenance Maintenance Cleanup and Weeding at Hovis House:
The Hovis House is the home of an elderly citizen and a pet project of the Rotary Club of Road Town. As follow up to the repairs, gardening and new fencing previously completed on this home, the Club carried out further maintenance on the house and upkeep of the yard as a part of our Project 1BVI weekend assignment.
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World Polio Day 2015Rotary Celebrates World Polio Day With Nigerian AssociationStory and Photo by Virgin Islands News Online
.jpg) ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As a result of steadfast efforts against polio over the past 15 years, Nigeria is to the point where it has been declared polio free, leaving just two countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan on the list of places where the disease is still present.
Nigeria's new polio free status came as a result of work pushed by not only the international health organisations but through partnerships from organisations such as Rotary International. To mark this achievement by Nigeria, the Rotary Club of Road Town held a special meeting last evening October 24, 2015 at Fort Burt Hotel and had as special guests members of the Nigerian Association of the Virgin Islands. Following a short presentation on the issue of polio by acting President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, Sonia M. Webster, there was a recorded video message by Dr Mansur Mustapha Dada of Nigeria, a healthcare professional who has worked on the frontlines in Africa battling infectious diseases, including the dreaded Ebola virus. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease, which mainly affects young children. The virus is said to be transmitted by person-to-person spread mainly through the faecal-oral route or, less frequently, by a common vehicle (e.g. contaminated water or food) and multiplies in the intestine, from where it can invade the nervous system and can cause paralysis. WHO said that initial symptoms of polio include fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, stiffness in the neck, and pain in the limbs. In a small proportion of cases, the disease causes paralysis, which is often permanent. It warned that there is no cure for polio. “It can only be prevented by immunisation.” Read full Article HERE. |
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Response TrainingRotary Supports Disaster Response Training for BusinessesArticle and Photos by BVI Department of Disaster Preparedness The Department of Disaster Management is partnering with the Rotary Club of Road Town to offer Business Emergency Response Training (BERT) for local businesses. The training is being conducted by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) at the BVI Red Cross Headquarters and is designed to increase preparedness of the private sector. The training complements the Tropical Shipping sponsored Business Recovery Planning workshops which were held during the months of September and October. During this period, businesses were assisted in the development of plans and procedures to support continuity of operations in the event of any disruptions caused to their enterprises. DDM’s Deputy Director, Mrs. Evangeline Inniss-Springer said the BERT program was designed specially to support business self-sufficiency through the development of teams that have the capability to respond to incidents that occur in the workplace or those that occur on a national scale. |
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Understanding PolioPolio and Prevention
Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease. There is no cure, but there are safe and effective vaccines. The strategy to eradicate polio is therefore based on preventing infection by immunizing every child until transmission stops and the world is polio-free. The disease Polio (poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It invades the nervous system and can cause irreversible paralysis in a matter of hours. Who is at risk? Polio can strike at any age, but it mainly affects children under five years old. Transmission Polio is spread through person-to-person contact. When a child is infected with wild poliovirus, the virus enters the body through the mouth and multiplies in the intestine. It is then shed into the environment through the faeces where it can spread rapidly through a community, especially in situations of poor hygiene and sanitation. If a sufficient number of children are fully immunized against polio, the virus is unable to find susceptible children to infect, and dies out. Young children who are not yet toilet-trained are a ready source of transmission, regardless of their environment. Polio can be spread when food or drink is contaminated by faeces. There is also evidence that flies can passively transfer poliovirus from faeces to food. Most people infected with the poliovirus have no signs of illness and are never aware they have been infected. These symptomless people carry the virus in their intestines and can “silently” spread the infection to thousands of others before the first case of polio paralysis emerges. For this reason, WHO considers a single confirmed case of polio paralysis to be evidence of an epidemic – particularly in countries where very few cases occur. Read on to learn more about Polio and Rotary's involvement
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BVI USVI Friendship Day 2015Forever Friends!Story and Photo by BVI Platinum News
 The Rotary Family of the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands celebrated their annual Friendship Day over the weekend. This year’s event was hosted by the Rotary Clubs of the BVI at the Lambert Beach Resort.
Approximately 70 persons from the Rotary Family visited from the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. A welcoming team of Rotarians from the Rotary Clubs of the BVI greeted and welcomed the visiting Rotary Family at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport, West End Ferry Terminal and the Road Town Ferry Dock. Read full Story at BVI Platinum News: HERE
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October 2015October is Economic and Community Development Month.jpg) Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions.
Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
Learn more from Rotary International
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Butterfly Story Book Launch 2015Rotary Launches Writing CompetitionStory by: VirginIslandsnewsonline.com
.JPG) JOHNSON'S GHUT, Tortola, VI – Students of First Impressions Primary School have expressed high optimism about entering the Rotary Clubs of the Virgin Islands’ Butterfly Story Book competition as they desperately want to emulate what one of their colleagues did last year- win the competition.
The writing competition was launched earlier today September 29, 2015 at the First Impressions Primary School in Johnson's Ghut. Acting Governor Delma Maduro, along with representatives from the three Rotary Clubs in the Virgin Islands; Rotary Club of Road Town- Ryan Geluk, Rotary Sunrise- Mrs Rosmary Flax and Rotary Club of Tortola- Ms Valarie Georges-Thomas and others, interacted with the students at the launch. Giving a brief overview of the project, Mrs Maduro said this is the third year the territory is involved in the project and last year Marlie Hughes of First Impressions won the competition. Her winning story was entered in the Butterfly Story Book. “This story book project was started here in the BVI two years ago together with the E-Club of the Caribbean and we have been very fortunate here in the BVI that we were able to produce four young authors over the years who had their stories published in this book,” said Mrs Maduro. ‘Giving something special to someone special’ The theme for this year’s competition is ‘Giving something special to someone special’. While being engaged by President of the Rotary Club of Road Town Ryan Geluk, students threw out a number of ideas for their storyline, including doing something for a child who has a brain tumor, sharing gifts with the less fortunate, and making the dream of a less fortunate child come through. Some of the children even reflected on good deeds they would have done at some stage in their young lives. Mrs Maduro told the student that, in addition to becoming ardent readers, they should adopt the habit of recording/documenting significant activities in their lives. “We can start writing by recording what has happened to us during the day, experiences during the day or memories…. Not just for the story book but you should get into the habit of recording things.” According to Mrs Maduro, she and others were inspired to do same by teacher Jenny Wheatley. All the schools throughout the territory are expected to participate in the storying writing competition. Deadline for submissions is November 13, 2015. Students are required to get their parents’ permission and should fill out a student submission form in order to enter the competition. The stories have to be no less than 300 words and no more than 750 words, something the children of the First Impressions Primary School see as a walk in the park. The students were implored not to make their stories long-winded and complicated but to stick to one concept and make it interesting to read. With the competition now launched, the information will be fanned out among other schools across the territory. |
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Alzheimer's Awareness MonthRemember MeBy Richard Branson -- @richardbranson, 1 September 2015
 Image from Virgin.com
This September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma. The theme for this worthy cause this year is ‘Remember me’, to encourage people to learn to spot the signs of dementia, and not forget about loved ones living with the illness.
This reminded me of a note from my dear Uncle Charlie, who has been with his partner Barbara every step of the way as she has bravely battled Alzheimer’s. He was going through some old papers when he came across some beautiful words written in her handwriting.
Uncle Charlie didn’t know whether she had composed it herself or found it elsewhere, but it was obviously meant for him to discover. It turns out it is a poem by Owen Darnell that has brought solace to many, many people around the world who have experienced Alzheimer’s.
As Uncle Charlie wrote to me: “The verse itself tells the story of a person fighting the loneliest of battles that they cannot win. Had I known more about Alzheimer’s at the time Barbara wrote this verse, we may as a family have been far more supportive.” I can attest that Uncle Charlie has been incredibly supportive. Joan and I both had tears in our eyes as we continued to read his note.
“Acceptance comes so very hard, along with a sense of helplessness watching my best friend and soul mate for over half a century slowly drift away to a place without memories. But this isn’t about myself, there are many million like me who watch their loved ones fight this monster Alzheimer’s on a daily basis as everything they once were is taken from them.”
I had mentioned another friend whose wife was suffering from Alzheimer’s, and Uncle Charlie asked me to send on a copy of the verse. As well as that, I thought I would post it here, in the hope it brings some comfort to others too.
ALZHEIMER’S POEM
Do not ask me to remember,
or try to make me understand,
Let me rest and know you’re with me,
Kiss my cheek and hold my hand,
I’m confused beyond your concept,
I am sad and sick and lost,
All I know is that I need you to be with me at all cost,
Do not lose your patience with me,
Do not scold or shun my cry,
I can’t help the way I’m living,
Can’t be different though I try,
Just remember that I need you,
That the best of me is gone,
Please don’t fail to stand beside me,
Love me till my life is done.
The article above was published by Sir Richard Branson on virgin.com. The Rotary Clubs of the BVI Alzheimer's Awareness Campaign obtained permission to re-publish as part of our recognition of World Alzheimer's Month. We hope that you will share with us in our efforts to bring awareness to this debilitating disease, and share information on symptoms, early detection, and effective care and treatment.
The beautiful poem above concludes Sir Branson's article. There is so much to learn about Alzheimer's Disease. Every four seconds someone in the world develops dementia. Head over to the http://www.alz.co.uk/world-alzheimers-month for more information on how to spot the signs of dementia and find out more. You may also contact the BVI Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Campaign at: bvialzaware@gmail.com
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Alzheimer's Awareness Campaign 2September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day Alzheimer's Request Do not ask me to remember, or try to make me understand, Let me rest and know you’re with me, Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. I’m confused beyond your concept, I am sad and sick and lost. All I know is that I need you To be with me at all cost. Do not lose your patience with me, Do not scold or curse or cry. I can’t help the way I’m acting, Can’t be different though I try. Just remember that I need you, That the best of me is gone, Please don’t fail to stand beside me, Love me ’til my life is done. - Owen Darnell |
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Club of the Month 2015AUGUST'S CLUB OF THE MONTH!! The Rotary Club of Road Town is Rotary District 7020's August Club of the Month!! Congratulations to the hard working team!! Community Service has never been so much FUN!
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RCRT - Literacy Initiatives 2Read To Your Kids 15 Minutes A Day.JPG) Story by: Virgin Islands Platinum News
Parents are being encouraged to take 15 minutes of their time daily to read with their children. Mr. Ryan Geluk, President of the Rotary Club of Road Town made this call during a press conference on literacy hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town at the Moorings Conference Room.
Geluk said though they recognize that the resources have changed and physical books have changed to e-books, Kindles, iPads and other electronic media, it doesn’t change the importance of literacy and the need to read. "This is why we are working with the BVI Reading Council and Teacher Lynden to promote a program to encourage all children to read for fifteen minutes each day and all parents to read to their children for fifteen minutes per day. Fifteen minutes per day does not seem like a lot; however, reading aloud to your child is proven to be the single most important thing that you can do to help a child prepare for reading and learning," he said. Geluk stated that in addition, it also builds quality time between parents and their child, something that is severely lacking in the society where television and video games have replaced books and reading. "In fact, if we read to our children for 15 minutes each day for the first 5 years of their lives, this will equate to over 27 thousand minutes or over 450 hours of quality time." Teacher Lynden Smith, Co-President of the BVI Reading Council during her remarks expressed her pleasure and passion to be a part of literacy in the Virgin Islands. "My mother taught me how to read, but my father taught me to love reading," teacher Lynden stated. She also recalled that her father would read to all ten children in the evenings. She presented the goal of "15 minutes reading, every parent, every child, every day", which is easily achieved via a bedtime story. Teacher Lynden noted that if a child doesn't learn to read by Grade 3, they are very likely to drop out of school later. The Rotary Club of Road Town has embarked on a number of projects surrounding literacy, including a new project which they have termed, ‘Word for Word’.
Further, each month, members of the Rotary Club of Road Town will be visiting the local library and community center in East End, where they will be reading aloud to the children there. According to the club, it will continue to take an active role in the annual Spelling Bee competition within the primary and secondary schools. Rotary Club of Road Town stated that it will also continue to support the Books for Babies program which is put on by Dawn Smith and others. During the press conference, Health Literacy and Disaster Risk Reduction Literacy were also mentioned. |
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RCRT - Literacy InitiativesRotary Expands Local Literacy Initiatives Story by Lavina Liburd
Basic Education and Literacy is one of the key Rotary International Areas of Focus noted RCRT Past President Elvis Harrigan. This year the Rotary Club of Road Town’s literacy initiatives go well beyond the annual Dictionary Distribution to class three/ grade four students in the territory. The Press Conference on Literacy hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town, was held at the Moorings Conference Room at Wickham’s Cay II, yesterday September 15th. The panel of presenters included Ryan Geluk, President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, Teacher Lynden Smith, Co-President of the BVI Reading Council, Lion’s Club District Governor Marvin Grant, Mrs. Carleen Parsons, Principal of the Enis Adams Primary School, and Ms. Evangeline Inniss-Springer from the Department of Disaster Management.
“The ability to read, write, and communicate connects people to one another and empowers them to achieve things they never thought possible.” President Ryan opened his presentation with a quote from Frederick Douglass, former slave and noted abolitionist who stated, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” He went on to state that “literacy doesn’t only refer to the ability to read and write; we must also consider areas such as literacy in knowing what to do in case of disasters; literacy to recognize and understand the effects of diseases.” These are of course, references to the education component of the Disaster Risk Reduction Program in which Rotary is partnering with DDM, and the clubs ongoing emphasis on Health education through its Annual Health Expo and now the Alzheimer's Awareness Campaign. Also noted were Rotary’s participation in the Books for Babies program, reading to children at East End Public Library and Community Center, and new “Word for Word” program.
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Dictionary Distribution 2015Giving The Gift of Literacy.JPG) Photo: Grade 4 Students at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School show off their new dictionaries
The new school year brings with it excitement of new classes, new teachers, new classmates and, for grade four students around the territory, new dictionaries donated by the BVI family of Rotary.
On Tuesday 15 September 2015, representatives of the BVI Family of Rotary visited the Althea Scatliffe Primary School to launch this year’s annual distribution of dictionaries to the young budding readers.
Minister of Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn expressed appreciation to the Rotary Clubs for their consistency in working with the territory’s youths. Speaking on the importance of community service, Hon Walwyn announced the Ministry’s upcoming initiative that will require primary school students to perform community service hours as a part of their school curriculum.
In her response, Rotary’s Assistant District Governor, Delma Maduro noted that the Althea Scatliffe Primary School was already a few paces ahead in providing community service as it has its very own Rotary sponsored EarlyAct Club.
President Ryan Geluk of Rotary Club of Road Town also addressed the youngsters speaking of Rotary International's focus on literacy and local Rotary efforts over the years.
Also present at the launch were President Jeanette Scatliffe Boynes of Rotary Sunrise, Vice President Lynette Harrigan of the Rotary Club of Tortola and other members of the Rotary family.
At the end of the formalities, the eager young recipients filed on stage to accept their dictionaries and to graciously shake hands with the Minister and their Rotary benefactors/representatives.
Each year the BVI family of Rotary distributes dictionaries to all grade four students territory wide as a part of its literacy promotion campaign. Distributions are scheduled to take place at various schools throughout the Territory over the next two weeks. |
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RCRT Partnership for Alzheimer's AwarenessRotary Club of Road Town Promotes Alzheimer's Awareness Rotary Club of Road Town Participates in an Alzheimer's Awareness Walk
Article by: Alzheimer's/Dementia Rotarian Action Group
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. It was first described by German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906 and was named after him.
Alzheimer's is most often diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer’s can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were projected to be about 26.6 million people worldwide with AD. Alzheimer’s is predicted to affect 1 in 85 people globally by 2050.
Early symptoms are often mistaken to be ‘age-related’ concerns, or manifestations of stress. Although Alzheimer’s disease develops differently for every individual, there are many common symptoms. In the early stages, the most common symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events, known as short term memory loss. When AD is suspected, the diagnosis is usually confirmed with tests that evaluate behavior and thinking abilities, sometimes followed by a brain scan if available, however, examination of brain tissue is required for a definitive diagnosis.
As the disease advances the person’s condition declines. More advanced symptoms can include confusion, irritability, aggression, mood swings, trouble with language and loss of long-term memories. At this stage the individual often withdraws from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Since the disease is different for each individual, predicting how it will affect the person is difficult. AD develops for an unknown and variable amount of time before becoming fully apparent, and it can progress undiagnosed for years. On average, the life expectancy following diagnosis is approximately seven years. Fewer than 3% of individuals live more than 14 years after diagnosis.
The cause and progression of the disease are not well understood; AD is classified as a neurodegenerative disorder. it is associated with plaques and tangles in the brain. Current treatments only help with the symptoms of the disease. There are no available treatments that stop or reverse the progression of the disease. As of 2012, more than 1,000 clinical trials have been or are being conducted to test various compounds in AD. Mental stimulation, exercise, and a balanced diet have been suggested as ways to delay cognitive symptoms (though not brain pathology) in healthy older individuals, but there is no conclusive evidence supporting an effect.
AD cannot be cured and is degenerative, the affected person increasingly relies on others for assistance. The role of the main caregiver is often taken by the spouse or a close relative. Alzheimer’s disease is known for placing a great burden on caregivers; the pressures can be wide-ranging, involving social, psychological, physical, and economic elements of the caregiver’s life. In developed countries, AD is one of the most costly diseases to society.
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RCRT and DDM PartnershipBVI FAMILY OF ROTARY PARTNERS WITH DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT.
 President Ryan Signs MOU
Story by Department of Disaster Management
Thursday, September 3 - Five presidents from the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of the British Virgin Islands solidifying the working relationship that currently exists between the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and the Rotary family in the BVI. The agreement was signed on Wednesday September 2 and will provide a formal space for these entities to work in disaster response and disaster risk reduction. Acting Governor, Mrs. Inez V. Archibald CBE signed on behalf of the Government of the British Virgin Islands. She welcomed the opportunity of the Rotary family partnering with DDM to bring more support to the Territory's national disaster management programme, especially as September is considered to be the peak of the Hurricane Season. The MoU signing signaled the beginning of an arrangement for Non-Governmental Organisations working in disaster risk management. The DDM and the Rotary family, working alongside, the BVI Red Cross, the Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) and the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society have partnered to submit a proposal to the Caribbean Development Bank for the funding of a project to develop disaster resilient SMART Communities throughout the Territory. |
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Rotary Partnership for Kidney Health - Part 1Fail Your Kidneys and They Will Fail You Kidney disease often is not on our medical radar when we consider the state of our health. Instead we focus on diseases such as cancer, AIDS, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. All these are relevant and deserving of attention. But so is the health status of our kidneys.
On Wednesday 29 July Dr. June Samuel (Director of Medical Services) and Dr. Chrisel Bovell (Medical Specialist-Internist) of the BVI Health Services Authority spoke to the Rotary Club of Road Town on the importance of kidney health.
Healthy kidneys are essential to the efficient functioning of our bodies. Our kidneys filter wastes, toxins and excess fluids from our blood, which are then excreted in our urine. They also release hormones that regulate blood pressure, produce an active form of vitamin D that promotes strong healthy bones and control the production of red blood cells. When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in the body.
In the BVI kidney disease is a major health concern with a disproportionate percentage of the population diagnosed with, and being treated for, chronic kidney disease.
Common lifestyle factors can harm the kidneys. Individuals who smoke are obese or had diets high in red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened drinks and sodium, but low in fruit, legumes, nuts, whole grains and low-fat dairy are more likely to develop kidney disease .
Obesity alone can double a person’s risk of developing kidney disease and an unhealthy diet may still raise the risk even when weight and other lifestyle factors are taken into account.
In general people of African descent tend to be at greater risk. Especially those with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease. Add to that an unhealthy diet high in processed sugars, red meat and fast food and the risk increases.
The Health Services Authority is now examining the alarming trend of increasing cases of kidney failure and seeking to shift the focus from managing chronic kidney disease to preventing it.
Chronic kidney disease is irreversible. It cannot be cured. Persons who are diagnosed are left with the options of dialysis for life or a kidney transplant. Both are expensive options and take a toll on the patient’s quality of life.
Reduce your risk significantly by making simple changes to lifestyle such as controlling diabetes, high blood pressure, exercising and engaging in physical activity, maintaining a healthy weigh, consuming a healthy diet and quit smoking.
Individuals should also get tested regularly as early detection will allow for treatments which can slow or halt the disease before it becomes chronic.
Take care of your kidneys today and they will take care of you for a lifetime.
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Ending PolioPolio Free AfricaAfrica Polio Milestone August 11, 2015 marks one year without a case of wild polio in Africa. We still have work to do and you can help us end polio forever. Get involved: http://bit.ly/Africa1year _________________________________________________________ |
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Festival Floupe 2015Rotary BVI Celebrates Emancipation
The BVI Family of Rotary showed its support for the territory’s cultural heritage by participating in the Emancipation Celebration on Monday 3rd August 2015. |
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Kiddies Fiesta 2015Kiddies Festivities and Fun 2015
The Rotary Club of Road Town heralded in the BVI’s 2015 Emancipation Festival celebrations with its Kiddies Fiesta on 25 July 2015. Visit our Facebook Page for photos of the event. |
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RCRT Installs New Board 2015/2016President Ryan Takes the Helm
In an atmosphere of Caribbean elegance, defined in the Rotary palette of colours, and preceded by a breezy evening sunset, Ryan Geluk was sworn in to serve as the Rotary Club of Road Town’s 25th president for the 2015/2016 Rotary year. The ceremony took place at the Club’s annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony held at Long Bay Beach Club on 4thJuly 2015. Standing heads above the crowd, President Ryan who is no stranger to community service and hard work, outlined his plans for the new Rotary year which will take place under the theme “Be a Gift to the World.” Focusing on Education, the Club will adopt programmes to strengthen the capacity of the community to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in literacy and increase adult literacy. The Club will also be undertaking several service projects in Rotary's other Areas of Focus which are peace and conflict prevention /resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation , maternal and child health, economic and community development. “I am reaching out to the Community to assist the Rotary Club of Road Town in succeeding with these goals and being a part of our success” stated the newly installed President. "We want you to work along side with us and we extend this invitation under our 2015/2016 slogan - "Engage Your Community Remember Your Passion” The guest speaker for the evening was Dr John Button, Kiwnis International President 2014/2015 and the Master of Ceremonies was Past President Elvis Harrigan. The installation dinner and ceremony was followed by an evening of dancing to the sounds of DJ Carley. The Rotary Club of Road Town’s Board members for the 2015/2016 year comprise: President – Ryan Geluk
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A Christmas StoryWinning Ticket, Winning Bond!
Twas the night before Christmas, and a crowd eagerly amassed at Delta Gas Station in Pasea, with a vague air of expectancy to await the Rotary Club of Road Town’s raffle drawing for a new 2015 Nissan Xtrail. In that moment, everything else had been put on hold. Family, friends, frolicking, and a mountain of “things” still to be done. Rotarians on site sought to accommodate many hopefuls who showed up seeking to purchase tickets before the raffle drum was closed. DJ push pop set the mood with a mix of Caribbean and Christmas music that kept things lively. When ticket sales were closed off, the last of the ticket stubs were folded and put into the drum which was closed and locked. The mounting anticipation was almost tangible. The formalities and the speeches were duly dispensed with, as was the awarding of two other valuable prizes donated by major sponsor Delta Petroleum. Then the drum was spun, and spun again by Treasurer Elvis, using the best of what remained from his old days in the gym. The atmosphere grew tense as a young lady, who had been randomly selected from the spectators to draw the winning ticket, reached into the drum. Stirred its contents around with her hand. And dug in deeply before proudly pulling out a ticket and handing it to the waiting officials. Pause. Uncertainty. More Pause. Suspense. A winning ticket… with an undecipherable name. “We have a winner of the new 2015 Nissan Xtrail.” announced Lime representative Kareem Nelson Hull. He then read the winning number and waited for the lucky ticket holder to be identified. As ticket holders in attendance and across the airwaves were still anxiously consulting their ticket numbers, Mr. Jamieson Hopkins broke into an impromptu dance and chant. “My car” he shouted, “Mine!” “Gimme my car, it's mine!” as he jigged across the compound. It was only after he had calmed down sufficiently that the raffle officials were able to verify his win. But Jamieson Hopkins dramatic win would not end there. While members of the crowd silently nursed their disappointment at not winning, Mr. Hopkins next move was one that captured everyone’s attention and respect. He whipped out his cell phone and hurriedly called his mother. “Mommy” he shouted, “I just won a car and I am giving it to you!” “I love you and merry Christmas. Get down here fast cause I’m giving it to you.” And in case a little incentive was needed, he added ...“Hurry up before I change my mind and sell it.” In that instant, Jamieson Hopkins demonstrated selflessness by giving back to someone who had giving him so much. The members of the crowd dispersed, not with a new car, as they had hoped but with a wonderful story of Christmas giving to share. President Shan, the board and members of the Rotary Club of Road Town salute Mr. Hopkins for his wonderful gesture and thank our wonderful partners, LIME, NAGICO Insurances and Delta Petroleum. We especially thank the community for their generous support of the raffle, proceeds from which are going right back into the community through various projects next year. |
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Roundabout 2014From Our Family To Yours
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Early Bird Winner 2 - 2014Early Christmas Cheer!
Congratulations to Mr. St. Clair Woodley for winning the second early bird prize of $1,500 in this year's grand car raffle. The draw took place on December 8 at Riteway, Pasea. Mr. Woodley was extremely delighted when he accepted the prize during our weekly dinner meeting on Wednesday. Up next is the big draw on December 24, Christmas Eve at Delta Petroleum Service Station at Pasea. A lucky winner will drive home a spanking new 2015 Nissan XTrail. Will it be you? No ticket, no chance. Increase your chances of winning by purchasing more tickets. Tickets are selling fast and can be purchased at LIME, NAGICO Insurances, D' Best Cup next to Scotiabank, Captain Mulligans or from any member of the Rotary Club of Road Town. We sincerely thank the public for their continued support and our partners on the raffle, LIME, NAGICO Insurances and Delta Petroleum. |
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RCRT 2014 Car RaffleHow Much Will Your Next Car Cost...
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Honourary Member InductedHonorary, Honorable Mrs Eileen Parsons
Mrs Parsons received her Rotary pin from former colleague (and current member) of the legislature, Charter President of Rotary Club of Road Town and avid Rotarian PP Ronnie. Read more about Mrs Parson’s induction on Platinum News Here.
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Inducted 26 November 2014New Members November 2014The Rotary Club of Road Town is pleased to welcome two new members. Local hotelier, Ms Lorna Christopher and former Rotaract President, Brian Liverpool Jr. were inducted on 26 November 2014. Welcome to the Fun Club!
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DG Visits Projects 2014DG visits Projects and Gets “This Close”
It was a busy week for District Governor Dr Paul Brown and First Lady Kay. In between the meetings, speeches, dinners, social events, and ferry rides the district governor undertook the well anticipated tour of the clubs' community projects. We were pleased to showcase two of our projects 'The Hovis House Project' situated close to the Peebles Hospital and 'The Barker House Project' in Purcell. Both houses underwent extensive repair and renovation work at the hands of Rotarians, who, as a bonus, cleaned the surrounding yards and added gardens. DG Paul also found time to visit our Polio Mural in Fish bay and was photographed doing his version of the End Polio Now “this Close” commercial. We hope the DG and First Lady enjoyed their visit to the BVI, we certainly enjoyed having them. |
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Rotary Foundation on JTVSpotlight on Rotary
The Rotary Clubs of the BVI working together to enlighten residents about Rotary and the Rotary Foundation on JTV Spotlight, a live television program. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace with contributions that improve health, support education and alleviate poverty. To learn more about the Foundation and how your contributions are used around the globe click Here.
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Goldilocks and the Three BearsA Rotary Fairytale
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Win an SUVBe a Winner!
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First Drawing 2014Early Bird Winner!
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Barker HouseBarker House Project FinishedAfter several early morning weekends of hard work the members of the Rotary Club of Road Town proudly packed up their tools, paint brushes and gardening implements and departed leaving Mrs Barker's with a home that is sure to lift her spirits and brighten her day. A just reward for the elderly matriarch who has done so much to help her community.
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DG Visit 2014District Governor Paul Brown Visits
The Rotary Family of the BVI will welcome District Governor Paul Brown and Mrs Kay Brown to our shores tomorrow Saturday 1 November. The 2014/2015 District Governor who hails from Jamaica will be in the Territory from 1 – 7 November. DG Paul will attend a joint meeting of the three Rotary Clubs on Wednesday 5 November and hold conference with board members of the Rotary Clubs as well as the Rotaract and Interact executives at various other times. He will then hit the road to visit some of the projects undertaken by the clubs.
DG Paul has chosen the theme “Inspire Youth, Build Rotary” for the District 7020 Rotary Year 2014/2015. Clubs are encouraged to develop and execute projects inkeeping with this theme.
Despite his busy schedule there will be plenty time for DG Paul to socialise and members are encouraged to come out and show our DG a warm BVI welcome. |
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Rotary Health Minute - ChikungunyaChikungunyaChikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Chikungunya can cause high fever, severe join pain, muscle pain, headache, eye ache and rash. Symptoms appear 3 to 7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The acute phase lasts for about 5 days. Chikungunya does not often result in death, but the joint pain may last for months or years, especially in the elderly, and may become a cause of chronic pain and disability. There are similarities between Chikungunya and dengue. While both may cause diffuse body pain, with Chikungunya the pain is much more intense and localized in the joints and tendons than dengue. |
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Inducted 24 October 2014New Member October 2014We are pleased to welcome our newest member Tamara Hodge who was inducted on 24 October 2014 by Past District Governor Vance Lewis.
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EarlyAct Learns about PolioEarlyActors Agree - "We are This Close"
On World Polio Day, 24 October 2014, President Elect Ryan accompanied by Immediate Past President Charles and Rotarian Anthony enlightened EarlyAct members at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Rotary's involvement in the fight to eradicate polio. The Club members paid close attention to the slide show and presentation and in the end made their contribution to the Polio Eradication effort by posing for their "This Close" photo and becoming a part of the world’s largest commercial.
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Joint Dinner for Polio 2014Life as a Polio Survivor
From an early age, Mrs Roshi Razzaq knew that she was different from the rest of the children in her neighbourhood because she was diagnosed with poliomyelitis, commonly called polio, a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease that can invade an infected person’s brain and spinal cord, causing paralysis. |
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End Polio NowWhy End Polio Now?
Why End Polio Now...
The infrastructure for polio immunization also strengthens the systems for other health interventions. Polio anywhere is a risk to children everywhere. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is committed to fighting the disease until every child is safe.
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World Polio Day 2014Make History Today
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Polio and EbolaPreparing for the Unexpected |
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Car Raffle LaunchedWin a 2015 Nissan X-Trail SUV For Christmas
The Rotary Club of Road Town launched its Annual Grand Raffle on Friday 17 October. This year the grand prize will be a brand new Nissan Extrail SUV which will be drawn on 24 December 2014 at Delta Petroleum in Pasea Estate. There will also be two early bird drawings, each for $1,500. The first will take place on 8 November 2014 outside One Mart at Port Purcell and the second on 6 December 2014 at Rite Way in Pasea Estate. Each ticket contains a coupon for 5% discount on purchases over $150 at Rite Way. Be sure to take advantage of these savings, but remember to retain your ticket number as you may need this to claim your raffle prize. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from members of the Rotary Club of Road Town. The Rotary Club of Road Town thanks all of its partners and sponsors in this event, Delta Petroleum, Lime, Nagico, Burkes Garage and Rite Way. Proceeds from the raffle will go towards community projects. |
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I'm a Lady SeminarI'm A Lady Seminar a Success
More than 200 students from Tortola and Virgin Gorda attended the one day seminar hosted by Rotary Club of Road Town and Follow the Movement on 16 October that was geared towards young women in the fourth and fifth forms. The event covered a broad range of topics including Gender Equity, Leadership, Anger Management, Tattoos and Piercings, Women in a Man's World, Don't Write how you Speak, Peer Pressure and Purpose in Life. It also featured a guest speaker from Her Majesty's Prison who provided the young women a vivid picture of life behind bars. In the end, the group of enthusiastic young women left the seminar informed, inspired and better prepared to face the challenges of adolescence and life. Visit our Facebook page for photos and see related story on Platinum News.
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Providing Tools For LearningLighting The Way To Literacy
Rotary's storm of support swept across Primary Schools in the British Virgin Islands as Hurricane Gonzalo threatened on Monday, October 13. Clubs distributed free Oxford dictionaries to primary schools across the Territory just ahead of the storm that eventually spared the BVI. At the Althea Scatliffe Primary, club members joined other members of the Rotary Family in the BVI for the official ceremony. Minister of Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn congratulated the Rotary Clubs of the BVI for their continued support of education. Each year the BVI family of Rotary distributes dictionaries to all class three students territory wide. Story and photo from Rotary Club of Road Town Facebook page. Visit us on Facebook for more photos of the event and Like-Tag-Share!
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Watch the ‘World Polio Day: Making History’ Livestream eventEnd Polio Now!A panel of experts will participate in a special Livestream presentation by Rotary and the Northwestern University Center for Global Health on the progress of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) on 24 October 2014. The 90-minute event themed, World Polio Day: Making History, will be held before a live audience at 17:30 Chicago time (UTC-5) at the John Hughes Auditorium on Northwestern’s Chicago campus. If you are unable to catch the live presentation, the program will be archived and available for later viewing. |
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Empowering Young WomenI Am A Lady: Inspire Youth – Build Rotary
The Rotary Club of Road Town in conjunction with Follow The Movement (FTM), The Hope Foundation and the Ministry of Education and Culture will host the “I Am A Lady: Inspire Youth – Build Rotary Seminar” on October 16th, 2014, from 10:00 am – 2:30 p.m at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Auditorium. The one day motivational seminar is intended to accommodate over 200 young ladies from the 4th and 5th Forms of the secondary schools,as well as students at the tertiary level. The seminar was officially launched at a press conference held at Maria's By The Sea on Tuesday, September 30. Presenters At The Seminar Will Include: Gender Equity, Mrs. Karia Christopher |
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Butterfly StoryBook Project InfoButterfly StoryBook CompetitionThe competition will be administered through participating schools. Participants are required to submit a Caribbean themed story of 300-750 words which highlights the merits of performing good deeds and doing the right thing. Topic: "Lighting Up Lives"
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Nominate & Write To WinYouth Initiatives Launched
On Monday, the Rotary Club of Road Town officially launched two initiatives in celebration of New Generations Month at the St. Georges Secondary School. (1) The Unsung Hero Award will be rewarded to selfless youth between the ages of 12 -30 years who exemplifies Rotary’s Motto of “Service Above Self” in their school, youth organization or community. There are 3 Categories: Ages 12-18, 19- 25, 25 – 30 years. Nominated by the public, Unsung Heroes come from all walks of life and can be found anywhere in the British Virgin Islands going the extra mile to serve their community. (2) The Four-Way Test Essay Competition which is open to all high school students (from grade 7 onwards) in the British Virgin Islands. See below for more details about the two initiatives. |
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4 Way Test EssayWrite To Win!Four-Way Test Essay CompetitionThe essay competition is open to all high school students (from grade 7 onwards) in the British Virgin Islands.
Applicants are to write an essay consisting of 750 – 1000 words on Rotary’s Four-Way Test:Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? Essays will be judged on the following criteria: 1. Comprehension – How well does the essay reflect a thorough comprehension of the essay topic? 2. Organization – Does the essay follow a logical and easily understood progression? 3. Creativity – Use of diverse resources, including interviews. Creative angle on topic. 4. Writing – Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation. Concise language. The closing date of the competition is November 30th 2014. Entries which do not comply with the competition rules will be disqualified; Only one essay per entrant is allowed. Once an essay is submitted, students/teachers will not have the opportunity to revise it. Please carefully check and improve your writing before submitting the final copy. Prizes: Deadline: 30 November 2014 Entry forms are available here. |
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Unsung Youth HeroWho is Your HeroDo you know a selfless youth between the ages of 12 -30 years who exemplifies Rotary’s Motto of “Service Above Self” in their school, youth organization or community?
Nomination Deadlines: 5 December 2014 Click to download Application form: My Unsung Hero For more information email: rotary.club.of.road.town@gmail.com
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Butterfly StoryBook ProjectYoung Writers Accept The Challenge
The Rotary Club of Road Town Joined with Rotary Sunrise of Road Town and Rotary Club of Tortola on Friday 26 September to launch the Butterfly Storybook competition for young writers.
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Coastal Clean up 2014Rotary BVI Cleans Up |
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Youth Arms HostYouths Take Over
On Wednesday 17 September 2014 President Shan surrendered (all too willingly) control of the meeting to the youth arms, Rotaract Clubs of Tortola and Virgin Gorda and Interact Club of Road Town. We were pleased to have more than 60 youths present at our meeting. The Rotary Club of Road Town pledges our continued support of our youth arms and their projects, and to the betterment of youths in the territory. . |
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Teachers VGProviding Tools for Teachers
As schools across the territory convened for the start of the new academic year on Monday, September 8, teachers of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division were pleasantly surprised when members of the Rotary Club of Road Town showed up to present them with back to school packages.
Each member of the teaching faculty was presented with a Teacher's Utility Kit containing such essential items as pens, whiteout, highlighters, dry erase markers and glues. Speaking on behalf of the President Shan Mohammed, Rotarian Vincent Wheatley encouraged the teachers to keep up the excellent work they have been doing despite having to work in less than perfect conditions at times. Past President Trefor Grant was also on hand to assist with the presentations. The Rotary Club of Road Town is fully committed to education in the BVI and was proud to support our teachers who take on the challenge of shaping young minds. |
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Literacy Day 2014Encouraging Young Minds
In recognition of International Literacy Day, the Rotary Club of Road Town along with community partners, NAGICO Insurances and the Ministry of Education and Culture presented books to students of the Enis Adams Primary School.
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Doneisha MaduroHealthy Living for Youths
Doneisha Maduro Findlay, the first runner-up at the 2014 Miss BVI Pageant addressed our club meeting on September 10. She spoke about overcoming challenges, achieving her goal of living a healthy lifestyle and her plans to help the community. Miss Maduro gave an inspiring account of how preparing for and participating in the pageant impacted her life. Her mission now is to educate other young people on the benefits of healthy living. An essential component of this is maintaining a healthy weight by monitoring one's eating habits and regular exercise. Miss Maduro studied cosmetology at the Vidal Sasson Academy and is proprietor of her own beauty saloon. She also teaches cosmetology at the V.I. Technical School and is a Zumba instructor at the Save the Seed Recreational Center. |
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GovernorGovernor Duncan OBE Visits
The Rotary Club of Road Town was pleased to host His Excellency, Governor John Duncan, OBE and wife, Anne Marie on September 3. It was the Governor's first official address to Rotarians since being sworn in on August 15. After his address and a few questions, he was presented with a special photograph captured by Phillip Fenty at the pond on Beef Island near the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport.
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Nagico DonatesNAGICO Partners With Rotary Club of Road Town
NAGICO Insurances has partnered with the Rotary Club of Road Town to help improve local and international communities. |
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Barker House & Food DriveWeekend Well SpentBarker House Project
Food Drive For Families in Need
See related story on Virgin Islands News Online HERE
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Youth Service Month 2014Focusing on Youths
September is Rotary's Youth Service Month. Youth Services is, and has been, one of the Rotary Club of Road Town’s main areas of focus. Our Club has adopted a proactive approach with youth leadership by sponsoring two EarlyAct clubs, an Interact club and (shared sponsorship of) a Rotaract club. We also sponsor and support annual youth achievement and co-academic programmes such as the National Spelling Bee, General Knowledge Quiz Bowl and the Spanish Bowl. |
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Past PresidentsHail to the Chiefs
Story and photo adapted from the Rotary Club of Road Town Face Book Page. Visit us on Facebook and LIKE TAG SHARE. |
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Inducted August 2014New Members August 2014Our Club welcomed four new members in August.
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August 2014 OrientationMembers' Orientation With Home Hospitality & Fun
After the formalities and information sharing came to an end, it was time for fellowship, food and well,… FUN! DJ Push Pop (still in carnival mode) set the pace with calypso and soca tunes. Thrown into that mix was a bit of hip hop line dancing and a conga line. It was several hours before the crowd began to thin, as guests departed, and President Shan could once again lay claim to his home. RCRT thanks all who attended and in particular the new and prospective members who came out to participate and learn more about the work that the Club does in the community. And thank you to President Shan and Mrs Mohammed for their hospitality in an event that served as an excellent topping off for Membership Extension Month. Visit our Facebook Page for pictures of the event. |
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Gender InroadsHistory Maker
She shared what it meant for women to become involved in Rotary at the time and the overall atmosphere of equality that existed. PP Ronnie Skelton, was President at the time and he reminisced that women were a welcomed addition. "If you want something done, ask a woman' he said "We guys tend to procrastinate a bit." Since that time the club's gender ratio has shifted to almost 40% women and over its twenty three years of existence it has had six women presidents. Progress never sleeps! Story and photo from the Rotary Club of Road Town Face Book Page. Visit us on Facebook and LIKE TAG SHARE. |
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RI Council News April 2014Rotary International Approves Changes
The Council on Legislation meets every three years to consider changes to the policies that govern Rotary International and its member clubs. This year's Council accepted an increase in dues of US$1 per year per person, removed limits on e-clubs, permitted satellite clubs, and changed the name of the fifth Avenue of Service to "Youth Service." The Council also rejected two measures affecting Rotaract. One of these was a proposal to increase the Rotaract age limit from 30 to 35 years. The dues increase means Rotary clubs will pay Rotary International annual dues of $54 per person in 2014-15, $55 in 2015-16, and $56 in 2016-17. Dues for 2013-14 had already been set to $53. Click "More" below to read about other important changes. |
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RI Membership InitiativesBold Approach to Membership
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PDG Rupert Ross PresentsCreativity & Flexibility Key to Membership Goals
Past District Governor (7020) Rupert W. Ross, Jr. delivered an inspiring message as guest speaker at our August 13 meeting. PDG Rupert, who hails from St. Croix, spoke extensively about growing the Rotary family in the BVI, membership retention and a new Rotary International objective to promote satellite clubs. PDG Rupert expressed the view that another District Governor should come from the BVI soon, encouraging Rotarians not to be daunted by the challenges. PDG Vance Lewis, a Past President of our club, became the first Rotarian from the BVI to hold the coveted post of District Governor between 2012-2013. Among the visiting BVI Rotarians for PDG Rupert's address were Delma Maduro, Assistant District Governor and Past President of the Rotary Club of Tortola; Henry Creque, President of Rotary Club of Tortola; Mrs. Lorna Smith, OBE, Past President, Rotary Club of Tortola; and Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe Boynes, President Elect, Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town.
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Lime DonatesLIME Partners with Rotary Club of Road Town
LIME BVI has risen to the challenge and stepped forward to become Platinum Sponsor of the Rotary Club of Road Town.
Managing Director of the telecommunications company, Mr. Sean Auguste attended our meeting on August 13 to present the club with a cheque on behalf of the company. He commented that the decision to partner with the Rotary Club of Road Town was an easy one as the club's goal of helping youth among other initiatives are in line with LIME BVI's objectives.
President Shan thanked LIME for being responsive to the club's request. It takes community partners to help the Rotary Club of Road Town reach more of those in need and change more lives in the community and we are grateful to have LIME BVI as our Platinum Partner. |
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60th Festival CelebrationA Winning Celebration
The Members of the Rotary Club of Road Town joined with the BVI Family of Rotary and had great fun lighting up the parade route at the BVI's 60th Festival Celebration of Emancipation on Monday 4 August 2014. Led by Rotarian Ixora of the Tortola Club, members danced their way up Waterfront Drive with an impromptu and well choreographed routine that caught the favourable attention of the judges. The entry was aided by the addition of royalty as many of the past Festival Queens graced the Rotary float, greeting spectators with smiles and waves. (Story and photo adapted from Rotary Club of Road Town Facebook Page. Visit us on Facebook and LIKE-TAG-SHARE) |
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CPCUS & 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.
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Inducted July 2014New Members July 2014The Rotary Club of Road Town is pleased to welcome five new members to its ranks!
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The Fun ClubKeep Calm!
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Kiddies Fiesta 2014Kiddies Fiesta Delivers on FUN
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Premier's Cup 2014Premier's Cup 2014
The Rotary Club of Road Town put its culinary skills to good use over the weekend and assisted with the annual Premier’s Cup youth sailing competition. The Premier’s Cup which hosts sailing teams from around the Caribbean takes place each year at Nanny Cay in the British Virgin Islands. RC-RT Members pitched in on Saturday 19 July 2014 to prepare meals and provide support for the young sailors, and, in the mist of it all, enjoyed a day of great fellowship games and fun. (Story and photo adapted from the Rotary Club of Road Town's Facebook Page. Visit us on Facebook and LIKE-TAG-SHARE)
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Persis Barker House RestorationRewarding a Lifetime of Giving
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Rotary Club of Road Town Partners with FTM and Hope Foundation on Youth IssuesA Partnership For Youths
Story by Virgin Islands Platinum News .A new partnership has been launched to tackle issues affecting youth across the Virgin Islands with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Rotary Club of Road Town, Follow The Movement (FTM) and Hope Foundation today, July 10. |
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RCRT Board 2014/2015Rotary Club of Road Town Welcomes President Shan and 2014/2015 Board
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Awards 2013/2014Rotarian of the Year AwardDirector Dennis Jennings received Rotarian of the Year Award (2013/2014) for his high level of commitment to the club shown over the past year. Director Dennis led the Club in at least 4 community service activities and went the extra mile to ensure that all were performed to his high standard. All of these projects have been a great success reflecting well on the work of our Club in our Community.
Service Above Self AwardTreasurer Elvis "Juggie" Harrigan received the The Service Above Self award. Treasurer Elvis was described by outgoing President Charles as an individual who lives and breathes Rotary; An individual with an amazing amount of energy, exudes enthusiasm, a pillar of strength, a treasure trove of experience and advice. A person definitely to listen to.
Treasurer Elvis was selected as individual who exemplifies everything good about Rotary. "He was always there, in the thick of it, pulling strings, making it happen. He probably has a tattoo of Service above Self over his heart. It most certainly is in his heart." said President Charles.
.jpg) Community Paul Harris Fellow AwardEducator Mrs. Susan Gregg was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow from our club for her contribution to the formation of EarlyAct Club of Enis Adams.
.jpg) Leadership AwardKadian Johnson received a Leadership Award for her inspiring year as Interact President 2013/2014. Under her leadership, the Interact Club of Road Town has seen its membership grow by 22 new members, she has re-balanced the gender balance of membership and has had a most successful year inspiring the members by setting a challenging and punishing agenda.
.jpg) Story and photos from Rotary Club of Road Town Facebook Page. Visit us on Facebook and LIKE-TAG-SHARE)
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Monthly message from President Charles - Literacy, Health and Hunger monthThis month the Rotary theme is Literacy, Health and Hunger, all three of which are core areas of focus of the Rotary Foundation. Our Club has for many years been closely associated with both health and literacy. We have for been a stalwart supporter of the Dialysis unit at the Peebles Hospital, providing them with two Dialysis machines as well as TV monitors. And this year, we have been preparing for a global grant that not only donates a further machine, but also launches a public awareness campaign of the causes of diabetes and what each of us can do to reduce the risk of contracting this nasty disease. We have also provided free health checks to the general public through our annual health exposition. And we will be doing so again later this month. As regards Literacy, we have supported the Ministry of Education as sponsors for the National Schools Spelling Bee and General Knowledge quizzes for both Primary and Secondary schools. During Literacy month we have read to some of the primary schools in the Territory, and we will be doing this again this month, to Enis Adams, Ebenezer Thomas and Willard Wheatley. And we have sponsored the Adult Spelling Bee for the last several years. Our track record in support for both sectors speaks for itself and is something which the club can be truly proud of. There are some things which we should have done, but haven’t; in particular, apart from the Julian Skelton Scholarship Fund which lies moribund, we haven’t established a scholarship fund for main stream education. We haven’t done much to promote the development of IT skills in the primary schools. Both are noble causes and deserve our attention and perhaps had we had the funds, both would have. Both the health of our nation and the education of our youth are areas of priority focus. How many work days are lost to ill health, from the effects of diabetes, cancer, alcoholism, drugs? What is the cost to gross domestic product and the economy in general? What are the costs to the national health care system? What are the human costs? How many of our children are ill prepared for leaving school? How many lack the basic 3 Rs? How many drop out of the educational system because it does not meet their needs? What is the opportunity cost – the cost to the economy of a significant rump of High School graduates who will find it difficult to find employment and drift to the fringes, possibly to get caught up in criminal activities. Is it acceptable to say “ this is Government’s problem; this is what I pay my taxes for”. Is that an acceptable response from a responsible Rotarian? In this month as we put the spotlight on health and literacy issues, please take a moment to ask yourselves; “what do I do as a Rotarian, in fact as a responsible member of society, to improve both the health of the nation and the standards of literacy in our youth?” and “what can I do?”
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Welcome Rtn. Anthony.At our meeting on Wednesday 5th March, we welcomed our newest member Anthony Clarke as he was installed as our 52nd member. Rtn. Anthony has a history of community service and he has already shown his commitment to continuing this track record, attending the Inter-schools Spelling Bee as a judge. The following was provided by SAA Ryan in his introducion of Anthony two weeks ago
"Anthony S. Clarke was born in Antigua on September 5th 1980 and is the first child for both parents. He quickly migrated to the U.S. Virgin Islands where he spent his formative years and attended the Joseph Gomez School. Anthony relocated to Antigua at the age of 7 and attended the Foundation Mixed School. Upon completion of his primary education he attended the Antigua Grammar School from 1993-98. He earned all distinctions at the CXC level and was the recipient of a
We expect Rtn. Anthony to be a great addition to our Club and just to emphasise this, he left the meeting following his installation to assist with the Secondary Schools division of the Inter-schools Spelling Bee - A great example Rtn. Anthony!
We had a problem selecting his member category; we couldnt find a category for dog walker, spiritual advisor or gardener, so settled for Human resources management!
Welcome Rtn. Anthony!
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Our Interact Group prepare for a trip to Anguilla and hold a bake saleOn Saturday 1st March, the Interact group held a bake sale outside Riteway, between 10am and 3pm. They were raising money to help defray some of the travel costs to Anguilla. The Rotary Club of Anguilla and their Interact Club have invited the Road Town Interact group to visit them between 11th April and 14th April for some fellowship and Community service. They will be staying at La Vue Boutique In in the heart of Anguilla and close to the beach. the Rotary and Interact Clubs On Anguilla have put together a full programme, including a joint meeting with Rotary. The bake sale raised $422; they have also held other fund raisers including a car wash and water sale. On 15th March, they have been asked to face paint at the CCT launch party at Noel LLoyd Park. If anyone would like to accompany the Interactors to Anguilla, please contact President Kadian at kadi_lj@hotmail.com, as she is organising a group rate with LIAT |
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Dr Smith addresses members on the topic “Atlantic Connections; From Igboland to the Virgin Islands”Dr Katherine Smith, who is a renowned local historian , spoke at our meeting on 19th February on the above topic. She began her illustrated presentation with an account of the African slave trade starting in the 1750s, with details of the number of slaves brought to the Virgin Islands, their ethnic groups and the areas of West Africa rom which they originated. The presentation then moved on to the emergence of a cohesive Virgin Islands culture; she explained the influence the Methodist church, which had become highly organised throughout the Caribbean, had on the slaves and the important role of land ownership after the large plantations fell into decay following the 1819 hurricane. Dr. Smith pointed out that women had become pre-eminent in Virgin Islands society partly as a result of the slavery laws under which a child’s status was determined by that of his/her mother, the father being of no significance in that respect. She went on to state that many of the slaves on gaining their freedom took on the surname of the estate owner, and hence the emergence of what have now become significant family names; Smith, Harrigan, O’Neal etc. Dr. Smith then answered a long list of questions, proof positive that her presentation had captivated the members present. |
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Interactors celebrate St. ValentinesOn Saturday February 15th, 45 Interactors and their guests gathered at Pussers West End for a dinner to celebrate the feast of St. Valentines; Yes, believe it or not it is a religious feast, and not just a Hallmark occasion. Although the main dining room was technically open to the public, the Interact Group pretty much took it over, although there was one brave group who had dinner up there, and they turned out to be a group of Rotarians from New York state and were most impressed that we had an Interact group - I got the impression they didnt. The evening was a great success, and after a great buffet dinner, President Kadian installed three new members, and then they had some games and awarded prizes for the best dressed male, female and couple, judged by Dir. Surbhi.. A very successful evening and much enjoyed by them all. See photo gallery for more photos |
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The new Superintendent of Prisons talks about the challenges of his role and what he hopes to achieve during his two year appointmentAt our weekly meeting on 12th February the newly appointed Superintendent of Prisons, Mr David Foot, spoke to our members about his first few days in his new job, the challenges he faces as well as what he hopes to achieve during his 2 year contract. Acknowledging the adverse public comment that heralded his appointment, in a light hearted moment he said that many of the people who greeted him did so with" what about the eggs". This was clearly a duty that Mr Foot hadnt been fully briefed on. However, he said that it was a goal of his to ensure that each inmate of the prison was engaged in a useful vocation whilst serving time and involvement in the prison farm was just one area of focus; so, Yes, the eggs will be re-appearing on supermarket shelves in about 6 weeks as 600 day old chicks from Barbados were due to arrive the following day. He saw his job as not just ensuring that the prisoners were confined within a secure location as their payment to society for their actions, but preparing them to return to society as useful members who have a skill to offer. He paid tribute to his predecessor, Richard Holder who had worked tirelessly for improvement in prison conditions, whilst not detracting from the purpose of prison confinement. He said that he looked forward to the challenges ahead, noting that it was an opportunity to make a difference that would be hard to find in his native UK. Mr. Foot draws on a lot of experience; he joined the Prison service in the UK in 1991; his most recent position was acting prison governor for Lancaster farms Young Offenders institution. In his career with the prison service he has served in a variety of prisons and dealt with a wide cross section of prisoners from hardened criminals to first time offenders, drugs and sex offenders. David is married with 3 young children. After the meeting, David joined us for the after meeting fellowship at the Sports Club and has since expressed a desire to join the club. |
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Presidents monthly message for February 2014 - World UnderstandingIn the Rotary calendar, February is World Understanding month; February is also the month in which we celebrate the formation of the first Rotary Club in Chicago, on 23rd February 1905 which has been designated World Understanding and Peace Day. The theme of world Understanding encompasses the Fourth Object of Rotary: “The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. “ In designating World Understanding Month, the Rotary International board asks all Rotary clubs to plan programs for their weekly meetings and undertake special activities to emphasize "understanding and goodwill as essential for world peace." In the past, our Club has played its part in helping to promote better understanding and goodwill through our responses to environmental disasters that have afflicted many parts of the world; viz: the Asian Tsunami, the Philippines earthquake, Hurricane Ivan and closer to home, the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti and recently the flood damages in St Vincent and St Lucia. In all these and others, Rotarians in our club, across the district and the world have come together to bring relief to those in need. And doubtless we shall do so in the future. The eradication of Polio from the world has been and continues to be the major crusade of Rotary and in doing so has created much goodwill, brought peace to areas where before there was conflict and brought hope to many millions of children whose lives would otherwise have been one of pain and misery. Let us during this month of World Understanding reflect on how as Rotarians we can foster World Peace, and bring relief to those around the world who are victims of conflict or other adversity. Close to home, let us bring help to those in St. Lucia still suffering from the effects of the Christmas Eve storms, by contributing clothing and dry goods; if you haven’t done so yet, please become a sustaining member of the Rotary Foundation by donating $100, and bring an additional $20 to meeting to contribute to the Polio Fund. These are positive things that we can do this month that will help change the lives of those less fortunate. Please take few moments to reflect on one of the reasons why you became Rotarians – to help change lives for the better . Please do the right thing! |
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Elections for the Board of the Interact Club of Road TownAt their meeting on Saturday 1st February, the following were elected to the Board for the Rotary year 2014/15: Vice President and President elect 2015/16: Tyra Lewis Secretary: Elona Davis Treasurer: J’Moi Saunders Sergeant at Arms: Ryoko Skelton Club Service Director: Xhanae Barry Community Service Director: Melvin Knight Membership Director: Noel Maxwell International Understanding: Kaleann Thomas Public Relations Director: Nia Douglas The President for the year, currently Vice President and President elect, is Tamara Caesar. The new Board will take office on 1st July |
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Welcome DG Jeremy and Michele
Having met with the Club’s Board of directors and Officers in the afternoon of Wednesday 29th January, the DG with his wife Michelle paid his official visit to our meeting later that evening. The meeting with the Board went smoothly and the DG enjoyed the power point presentation which the directors presented on their area of focus. There was a relaxed atmosphere throughout the meeting and the DG left satisfied we were on the right track. |
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Our Club welcomes nine prospective members to Rotary Orientation
On Sunday 26th January, 9 prospective members for the Club met at the Moorings Conference room at 5.30pm for an Orientation and Information meeting; they were joined by 15 Club members. Presenters included our president, Membership Director/PP Janice Rymer, Rtn Edna Williams, Secretary/PP Richard Parsons, IPDG Vance Lewis, PP/Treasurer Elvis Harrigan, PE Shan Mohamed and Rtn Diehdra Potter. Topics covered included an Introduction to RI and the Rotary Foundation, the benefits of membership, Rotary beyond the Club, members obligations, a perspective from a new member, looking ahead to next year, amongst others. The presentations were informative and the general consensus was that they hit the spot. Following the meeting, two more members joined us for nearly two hours of great fellowship in the Courtyard at Ginnies. Feedback is that all the prospectives expressed a firm interest in coming to future meetings and three made it to the meeting with our DG. Our especial thanks to Director Janice and Rtn. Lavina for putting this together and of course to our presenters. Unfortunately the session conflicted with Horse racing and Beres Hammond, which limited the expected turnout, but it was a great event even so
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Monthly message from President Charles - Rotary Awareness monthFirst of all, let me wish you all, our members and your families, a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. I hope the Holiday season was kind to you and that you can look back with some very happy memories. |
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New Years Message from President Charles CraneFirst of all, let me wish you all, our members and your families, a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. I hope the Holiday season was kind to you and that you can look back with some very happy memories. As 2013 passes in to the history books, we now look forward to 2014; the New Year will see the closing of one Rotary year and the start of the next. But with six months to go in this Rotary year there is still much work to be done. Our directors will report on their achievements over the last six months at the forthcoming Club Forum, and I have already given an outline of some of the activities we have been engaged in during the first six months in an email sent at the close of the year. January is Rotary Awareness month – a month in which we have the opportunity to make ourselves more aware of the tremendous difference we, as Rotarians and as an organisation can and domake to both individual lives and those in our communities; and at the same time we can make our communities aware of the awesome work that Rotary does. It also provides an opportunity for a bit of self inspection. Throughout the month, our weekly Rotary Minute will focus on different aspects of Rotary, the work that Rotary does and the opportunities it provides for us to live the motto of “Service above Self” . At the end we will have one of our quizzes. Hopefully you will feel more engaged and better motivated to change lives. In our community, we will ensure that those living around us understand what it means to be a Rotarian; that we are not some secret society whose object is for the betterment of its members. We will publish a half year report in the media of what we have achieved so that the public become better informed of what we do, and equally importantly, how we do it. We already reach out to and meet many in our community each year through the Grand Raffle, Health Expo and Kiddies Fiesta. But there are still too many in our community who remain ignorant of what Rotary is and does. We must do our best to correct that. We shall use the monthly radio programme “Rotary Radio” as well as other media opportunities, as a means to tell our story, because it is a great story and we should, all of us, be proud to be Rotarians. And lastly, we should ask ourselves: “Am I a good Rotarian?” “Do I fulfill all those undertakings that I pledged to do when I joined Rotary?” And if the answer to either or both these two questions is a No, or even a partial No, then ask yourself “what is it that I can contribute to Rotary that I don’t do now so that I can be a better Rotarian, and thus make our Club a more effective Rotary Club?” Nobody expects every Rotarian to be involved in every activity, but each one of us has a special gift, a special skill and we should, each of us, ensure that that gift or skill is used by Rotary. So let us as Rotarians enter the New Year with renewed vigour and commitment as we continue our work to Engage with Rotary to Change Lives! And lastly, January 7th is our Birthday – so, Happy Birthday Rotary Club of Road Town! 23 years and still going strong and getting even better. Best wishes to you all. President Charles |
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Message from the PresidentMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT This month is Family and Fellowship month. A month when we celebrate not just our Rotary family, but also the wider community family in which we all live. With its climax at Christmas, the epitome of the Season revolves around the family, and thus it is entirely fitting that as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, who was to have such an enduring impact on our lives, that we celebrate the family. This is the Season of goodwill, of giving and receiving, of celebration as we commemorate the birth of Jesus. But it should also be a time for reflection; to reflect on those whose lives may be a little different from ours; those who may not exchange presents, may not have that special meal on Christmas day, may not have any meal in fact and wonder where their next meal will come from. So, as we party, lets not forget those in our community who will not share in the joy of Christmas – and there are an increasing number. Think of the children who will wake up on Christmas Day to a day that is anything but full of joy and celebration. On Wednesday 18th, we will have our Christmas breakfast. It will be a jolly affair; lots of traditional food, guavaberry, small tokens exchanged. Lots of merriment. Last week we had a presentation from Alex Durante about a programme of giving called the Tree of Hands.Please reflect on these children who will not share in the joy of the Season. Please donate a present to Tree of Hands and bring a smile to a child’s face this Christmas. Whatever, lets do something, because this is the season when families come together and in the final analysis, we are all one family in our BVI community. Lets share the joy, share the love. Lets just be Rotarians. I Thank you for doing what you know to be right. |
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Rotary Club of Road Town 2014-2015 Board ElectedOn 30 October 2013, the Rotary Club of Road Town held elections for its executive for the year 2014-2015 to work alongside PE Shan Mohammed. The Board as elected is: President Nominee - Rt. Ryan Geluk Vice President - Rt Ishma Edwards Secretary - Dir. Nelcia St. Jean Treasurer - PP. Treas. Elvis Harrigan Membership Director - Rt. Lavina Liburd Club Administration Director - Rt. Elford Parsons Foundation Director - IPDG Vance Lewis Service Projects Director - Rt. Geraldeen Johnson Youth Services Director - Rt. Diedre Potter Fundraising Director - Rt. Margaret Penn Public Relations Director - Rt. Gordon French Sargeant at Arms - Rt. Andrew Emery Immediate Past President will be President Charles Crane Congratulations all!
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Rotary Club of Road Town Assists with the Adult Spelling BeeOn the night of Saturday October 19th, our Club provided the officials for the Allstars Adult Spelling Bee 2013 which was held at the HLSCC; those in attendance were Dir Sonia, Rtns Yvonne and Diehdra, PP Richard P. and Pres. Charles - and of course Rtn. Surbhi who organised and got us into shape . Unfortunately only 4 teams turned up, Class of 93, Speltaculars (from Rotaract) Rotaract Rhetoricians and BDO Spellers, led by the Lion himself! – where were you Sunrise? Even though there were only the four teams, there was a lot of fun and tension right through to the final innings, until the Rhetoricians came out as the All Star Spellers for 2013. But, with a tie for second place we went in for a lengthy tie breaker, with BDO finally squeezing out the Class of '93. Did we hear that Rrrrroar from the jungle – well, maybe not. Whilst it was disappointing that we only had 4 teams, everyone still had a lot of fun. The event started off with a somewhat different version of Old MacDonald’s farm, which I doubt you will find in the nursery rhymes, arranged and sung by Teacher Lynden and her brother which caused much hilarity and laughter. Your President, not known for his singing prowess (and you now know why) led the National Anthem, whilst we persuaded one of the younger members of the audience attending primary School to sing the Territorial song and she did so with great confidence. Teacher Lynden and the BVI Reading Council organised the event, and trophies/prizes were donated by LIME, and presented by the Hon Minister of Education, Myron Walwyn. Good work Surbhi! 
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Discussion Forum on Youth Issues
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House Project Part 2Members of the Rotary Club of Road Town came out on 14 September 2013 to finish the job they started two weeks ago at elderly Ms Hovis’ home. The team applied a second coat of paint to the roof of the house and got to work clearing the garden area of ...weeds, brush and debris. Heavy equipment was brought in to remove large pieces of wreckage from the yard.
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New Member Inducted 11th September 2013The Rotary Club of Road Town welcomes Mr Matthew Drum into its membership. Rotarian Matthew, whose classification is Telecommunications Management, was inducted on 11 September 2013.
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New Member Inducted 4th September 2013Join us in welcoming Surbhi Hodge-Williams to our Club. Rotarian Surbhi , inducted on 4 September 2013, is a Human Resources Manager at the HL Stoutt Community College.
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Youth Service MonthSeptember is Youth Service Month!
Youth Services Month gives us an opportunity to recognize the achievements of our Rotary Youth Arms and other young people who strive to make a difference in their world. Our Rotary’s youth programmes encourage young adults to be involved in their community and become a positive energy that inspires those that they come in contact with. The RI Structured Programs for youths are Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange. Beyond that our Youth Service Opportunities include our EarlyAct Clubs, Children at Risk, Health Care and Literacy. During the month of September we challenge you to get involved in our youth programmes. Attend a Rotaract or Interact meeting. Volunteer as a guest speaker at one of their meetings. Support one of their community service activities. Be a part of the MOVEMENT. Support the FUTURE. Uplift our YOUTH. |
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Idris Hovis House Project. |
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Premier's Cup Youth Regatta 2013 The Premier’s Cup is organized and hosted each year by KATS and the Rotary Family of the BVI. Supporting the event this year were platinum sponsors Digicel, NAGICO and Nanny Cay Resort & Marina along with the BVI Government. The event brings together youth sailors from around the Caribbean for a weekend of sailing, competition, fellowship and fun. No Video Games Required!
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RCRT New Members - July 2013. Rotarian Ravindra's classification is Telecommunications Management and Rotarian Yvonne’s is Education Tertiary.
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Kiddies Fiesta 2013Kids Day To Shine! The Rotary Club of Road Town celebrated emancipation, kiddies style, on 27 July 2013 with its 20th Annual Kiddies Fiesta. The day included a colourful parade in which various schools participated. There were also games, activities, food and fun. Prizes were donated by the event's major sponsor Digicel.
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Rotary Club of Road Town Tries Out Dinner MeetingsEffective 3 July 2013, the Rotary Club of Road Town will be on a three month trial to determine whether dinner meetings will be more effective for the club. The meetings will be held at the Moorings Marina Inn Conference Room a few steps away from the current luncheon meeting location. Meetings will begin at 6:00pm with fellowship followed by the formal meeting at 6:30pm followed by further fellowship for all. |
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RCRT New Members - June 2013The Rotary Club of Road Town is pleased to introduce its newest members. Rotarians Andrew Emery, Gordon French and Diehdra Potter. The new Rotarians were inducted by President Trefor on Tuesday 25 June 2013 during the Club's weekly Luncheon.
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RCRT Receives GiftsGifts From GSE India
The Women of Rotary Club of Road Town were specially adorned on Tuesday 28 May during the Club’s weekly luncheon as they displayed their gifts of bindis received from the Group Study Exchange Students of India who were the recent guests of Rotary BVI. The colourful bindis were not the only gifts received from the GSE team. Banners from various Rotary districts in India were presented to District Governor Vance Lewis bearing regional symbols and logos. The Club was fortunate to have as guest speaker the Director of Public Prosecution, Mr Wayne Rajbansie, of Indian heritage, who read and interpreted the messages on the banners received. |
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Youths In the Criminal Justice SystemVI Youth Lack Attention - DPP; Wants Society's Help
At least one high-ranking official in the criminal justice system admits that enough attention is not being paid to the youth in the Territory. |
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District Conference Award 2013.. .Rotary Club of Road Town Gets Platinum Award For Excellence! . On Friday 17 May 2013 the Rotary Club of Road Town received the District Governor’s highest award for service. President Trefor Grant accepted the Platinum Award for Club Excellence on behalf of the Club which had succeeded in satisfying the requirements set out by the District Governor for the 2012/2013 Rotary year.
The platinum award is issued to clubs that have met focus objectives in eight stated categories together with additional stipulated objectives. Participating clubs must receive no less than 650 points from a maximum of 825 points. . Also among the recipients of the Platinum Award were the Rotary Club of Tortola and the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town. Congratulations to all! . See a summary of the Award programme Here. Full details of the Requirements can be downloaded from Here. |
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ETPS 2EarlyActors Cleanup The Environment
On Saturday 4th May at the early hour of 5.30am, some 17 members of the EarlyAct Club of Ebenezer Thomas Primary School, together with 8 teachers and parents gathered at the school to carry out a second environmental clean up. |
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DC 2013 TBRotary International District Conference to Bring Hundreds of Visitors to the BVI
The International District 7020 Conference under the theme “Experience the Passion of Rotary” will be held from 13th to 19th May 2013. Countries that will be represented at the conference are Anguilla, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Maarten, St. Martin/St. Barth’s, Turks and Caicos Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. |
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Six Pillars of Success
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RCRT Embraces ChangeRotary Club of Road Town Moves to Evening Meetings!
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DC 2013 - Delegates ArriveFirst Delegates Arrive in the British Virgin Islands for Rotary District 7020 Conference! On Site Registration for Conference Activities Available
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GSE Team Leaves for Texas
The BVI Group Study Exchange (GSE) team left the territory for Galveston, Texas on Saturday 13 April. They were sent off by a Rotary delegation that included District Governor Vance Lewis, President Sam of the Tortola Club, President Jehree of Rotaract and PP Yvonne and PE Charles of the Road Town Club. |
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Celebrating Literacy 2013Rotary Club of Road Town Celebrates Literacy
As March draws to a close the Rotary Club of Road Town reflects on a month of celebrating Literacy. Rotary International recognizes the value of literacy and has made it one of the organisation’s main areas of focus. The importance of a literate populace cannot be overstated. It brings with it many advantages such as improved standards of living, better health practices and lower crime rates, to name a few. It also fosters acceptance, tolerance and benevolence for better social relations. To commemorate Literacy Month, the Rotary Club of Road Town co-sponsored well known reading specialist Vera Goodman’s visit to the BVI where she performed reading workshops with parents and educators. Members of the Club also visited primary schools around the territory and read to the eager and appreciative students. |
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Enis Adams EarlyAct DonatesEnis Adams EarlyAct Club Donates To Help Teacher
On 22 March 2013 the members of the Enis Adams Primary School’s EarlyAct Club donated $2,000 to help their music Teacher, Mr Threcio Phillips, receive medical treatment overseas for cancer. |
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Peace Prayer 2013Peace Prayer Offered At Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park
With candles lit and a prayer by Bishop John Cline, Rotarians in the Virgin Islands gathered in the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park to commemorate peace. |
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Kite Flying 2013Schools Can Win Cash Prize At Rotary's Annual Kite Flying Event The Rotary Club of Road Town continues to promote the longstanding family tradition of kite flying and is inviting the entire community to its annual kite flying event at the Cruise Ship Pier in Road Town on Saturday, March 30, 2013.
The event is branded `Kites In The Sky´ and is opened to kite flyers of all ages with several giveaways in numerous categories. |
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Easter Kite Flying Competition
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Rotary's AnniversaryAs Rotary Celebrates 108th Anniversary, Gains Against Polio Continue
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Health Exposition 2013ANNUAL HEALTH AND CULTURAL EXPOSITION
The Rotary Club of Road Town invites everyone to its Annual Health and Cultural Exposition on Saturday 23 February 2013 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park from 7:00am to 2:00pm. Come out and take advantage of FREE testing for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and much more. There will also be confidential screening for HIV/AIDS, breast exams, pap smears and urinalysis. Consult with the nutritionists, herbalists, masseuse and other experts who will be on hand to answer your health questions. All services are FREE. Set aside the day for yourself and make healthy living a choice!
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Inter-Club Assembly Memo Feb 2013
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World Understanding MonthFebruary is World Understanding Month
Rotary International’s goal is a global one. To achieve it, Rotarians must understand and appreciate the global differences in locality, culture, gender and politics that vary in regions and on continents.
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Health Exposition Promotion
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Miss Fifth FormMeet Miss Fifth Form - Interactor Kadian Johnson The young aspiring dentist spoke of her experience as a contestant and the time, determination and commitment invested in the performance that culminated in a convincing win. Pageant Committee Chairperson Mrs Bisa Smith also addressed the meeting. Miss Johnson was presented with a cheque by the Rotary Club of Road Town emphasizing the Club's commitment to supporting youth activities and development. Miss Johnson who is currently Vice President of the Interact Club of Road Town will be serving in another capacity from July 2013 when she becomes the Interact Club's President for the 2013/2014 year. |
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ETPS EarlyAct Club Service ProjectEbenezer Thomas EarlyAct Club Cleans Up
One of the newest and youngest service clubs in the BVI made its mark in the early morning of Saturday 26 January. The EarlyAct Club of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School took to the street promptly at 6:00am on Saturday morning with its first community service project. Club members, advisors and teachers outfitted in gloves and carrying garbage bags collected trash and debris from along the roadside between the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea Cows Bay and the beach at Nanny Cay. This haul netted several bags of trash and left the stretch of road in a state of clean that would make any resident proud. The members held a fellowship breakfast on the lawn area at Peglegs landing afer the cleanup. The EarlyAct Club of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School was chartered on 23 November 2012. The Club has approximately thirty members and is led by President Leah Smith who is a class five student at the school. The Early Act Club of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School is the second such club sponsored by the Rotary Club of Road Town. The other is based at the Enis Adams Primary School. See Photo Slide here:http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/story/StoryDetail.aspx?accountid=1601&sid=321476&stid= |
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Club of the MonthRotary Club of Road Town is December's Club of the Month!
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RCRT Makes 22Rotary Club of Road Town Celebrates 22 Years of Service!
The Rotary Club of Road Town celebrated 22 years of service on 8 January 2013. Members commemorated the anniversary at Tuesday’s weekly luncheon by taking a stroll down memory lane with Past President Richard Decastro who highlighted the Club’s achievements and its contributions to the community over the years. Charter members and past presidents were awarded certificates in recognition of their role in guiding the club’s journey. In addition to sponsoring and supporting numerous causes over the years, the Rotary Club of Road Town has developed signature events and contributed sustainable projects in areas of: The Club is also proud to have sponsored a third Rotary Club in the BVI (Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town), an Interact Club and two EarlyAct Clubs. The Club made history in July 2012 when one of its own, Past President Vance Lewis, was appointed District Governor. This is the first time that a District Governor has been appointed from a club in the British Virgin Islands. See Photo Slide Here: |
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Rotary Awareness Month 2013January is Rotary Awareness Month
Too often the profound impact that Rotary International is making in the world goes unrecognized and unmentioned. But for the millions whose lives have been touched by Rotary’s programmes their stories bear testament to the positive power of giving selflessly through a commitment to service. |
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HNY 2013The Rotary Club of Road Town Wishes All a New Year of Health, Prosperity and Giving
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EarlyAct DancersEnis Adams EarlyAct Dancers at Christmas Breakfast
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Raffle Winners 2012Cash Raffle Grand Prize Winners! Christmas Day was a whole lot brighter for the lucky winners of the Rotary Club of Road Town’s Cash Raffle that was drawn on 24 December at the Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate.
Members of the public along with the media congregated at the gas station to be present for the long awaited $7,500.00 cash draw. By the end of the evening the winning ticket for the Grand Prize was drawn and Cameleta O’neal, the lucky owner of ticket #4431, will walk away with $7,500.00 in cash. The other winners were: |
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Family Fellowship SundayFamily of Rotary Fellowship Sunday
Family of Rotary met for an afternoon of food, drinks, fun and games on Sunday 16 December at UP’s Cineplex. The afternoon was filled with memorable moments including when Rotaractor Leon Hazel showed the group how to score a bowling strike with a backwards through the legs bowl while holding on to his camera and Rotarian Ryan received bowling advice from a frustrated onlooker who felt compelled to come to his assistance. |
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Christmas Breakfast 2012Family of Rotary Christmas Breakfast 2012 Rotary Club of Road Town hosted its annual Family of Rotary Breakfast on 19 December 2012. The breakfast was attended by members of all three Rotary Clubs (Tortola, Sunrise and Road Town) as well as members from the youth arms Rotaract, Interact and EarlyAct. Honorary Rotarian His Excellency the Governor Mr Boyd McCleary and Rotarian, Premier Dr the Honorable D. Orlando Smith were also in attendance.
The guest speaker Mrs Jennie Wheatley, a former educator, storyteller and historian regaled the attendees with stories of BVI Christmases gone by. The two EarlyAct clubs in attendance performed dance routines showcasing some well developed talent. The morning ended with a choral of Christmas carols and exchange of Christmas goodies between the three clubs. To see EarlyAct Club dance performance click here:
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Sharing the Joy of Christmas!From our Rotary Family to You and Yours. Have a Blessed Holiday Season!
Rotary Club of Road Town Decorates Roundabout The Rotary Club of Road Town lit up the Capital with a colourful display of Christmas lights and decorations in the Road Town Roundabout.
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Santa at EHRCSanta Visits Eselyn Henley Richez Learning Center! On Tuesday 11 December 2012, the Rotary Club of Road Town arranged for Santa to make an early visit to the Eselyn Henley Richez Learning Center for special needs kids. Santa was very well received by all although he did spend quite a bit of time holding on to his beard. See photo slide here:
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BVI/USVI Friendship DayBVI/USVI Friendship Day We were happy to have our fellow Rotarians visit from the USVI for our annual Friendship Day on 17 November 2012. This year event was hosted by the Rotary Clubs of the BVI at Myettes in Cane Garden Bay. It was a day of fellowship, entertainment, food, dancing, singing, swimming and a competition! (rice and peas competition that is). A good time was had by all. A hearty thank you to our guests! See photo slide here:
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Follow the 2012 GSE Team from Jamaica to India
Follow the 2012 Group Study Exchange Team from Rotary District 7020 (Jamaica) on their GSE visit to District 3260 (India). http://gseindia2012.wordpress.
The next morning was breakfast at a Rotarian’s home and then we headed back to the train station to catch our train to Jagdalpur. Once again, just fabulous hospitality from the Rotarians of Damonjodi. We thank you!
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Early Bird Winner Collects ChequeEarly Bird Grand Prize Winner On Tuesday 4 December 2012, Stephanie George collected her First Prize raffle winnings of $1,500.00 at the Rotary Club of Road Town’s weekly meeting.
Ms George was one of three lucky winners pulled in the 24 November Early Bird draw at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza. The drawing took place during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony organised by the Lions Club. President Trefor in handing over the cheque to Ms George, thanked her for participating in the raffle and lauded the many other persons who had purchased tickets in support of the Club’s community service efforts. He also thanked the Lions Club for allowing the draw to take place at their event. |
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Rotary Family MonthDecember is Family of Rotary Month Rotary is the bond that ties our international family together and provides it with a purpose. A commitment to service. Our relationship and involvement in our Rotary Family defines the experience, making it one that is rewarding, inspiring, supportive and fun. This month, make a renewed commitment to become more involved in all of the components of your Rotary Family – at home, in your Club and abroad – and enjoy an experience of enrichment that comes from being a venerable member of your family and a part of a team that does good in the world. |
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20 Years In Rotary20 Years in Rotary Thank You PP Stephanie Benn
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RCRT Raffle 2012Early Bird Winners! The Rotary Club of Road Town held its Early Bird Drawing on 24 November 2012 at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza during the Lions Club of Tortola’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
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ETPS EarlyAct ClubRotary Club of Road Town Charters New EarlyAct Club at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Members of the Rotary Club of Road Town gathered in conjunction with other local club representatives yesterday November 23, 2012 at the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School to charter a new chapter of EarlyAct Club comprising members of the school body. |
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DG Vance VisitsDistrict Governor Vance Lewis - Official Visit To The British Virgin Islands 19 - 24 November 2012
For Itinerary :http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/story/StoryDetail.aspx?accountid=1601&sid=306788&stid= |
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RCRT GreeterMeet Our Greeter Most Tuesdays as Rotarians arrive for their weekly retreat/meeting at the Moorings they are met upon entry with a broad smile and firm handshake!
Devione Joseph, a differently-abled young man, from the Eselyn Henley Richez Learning Center is the Rotary Club of Road Town’s enthusiastic greeter. Devione has multiple learning and medical disabilities that have not affected his warm manner and cheerful disposition. It is these very traits that make him an excellent candidate for training as a Greeter. |
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Future VisionsFuture Visions - Moving Forward with Focus Rotarian Ryan Geluk, Future Visions Coordinator for the British Virgin Islands, spoke to the Club on 13 November 2012 about Rotary International's initiative to improve how grants from the Rotary Foundation are issued and applied. Rotary International has structured its new grant programme, called Future Visions, in a business-like model which aims to streamline operations and secure a more effective application of resources. The new model encourages greater emphasis on Rotary's six areas of focus as these will become important criteria in assessing projects for grant approval. (For areas of focus click More... below) The Future Visions grant model emphasizes sustainability. Thus preference will be given to projects designed to provide continuous benefit to the community after the grant amount has been exhausted. |
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Donation to FSNRotary Club of Road Town Donates to the Family Support Network
At our meeting on 13 November 2012, the Rotary Club of Road Town donated $1,000 to the Family Support Network. |
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RCRT Election ResultsElection Results are In!
No, we are not referring to the US presidential elections (which in many ways was less suspenseful than RC-RT proceedings). The Rotary Club of Road Town voted for its 2013/2014 executive committee on 30 October 2012. After club members deliberated and voted on two resolutions that addressed candidate eligibility for the proceedings the voting got on its way. The results were: http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/story/StoryDetail.aspx?accountid=1601&sid=304833&stid= |
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Annual Grand Raffle
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Rotary VI Family Fun Day
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Rotary Foundation MonthNovember is Rotary Foundation Month! As a Rotarian your annual sustaining contribution to the Foundation is the nucleus that allows Rotary International to sponsor a broad range of Educational and Humanitarian programs impacting lives around the globe.
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Vocational Service TalksShare Your Wisdom, Spread the Wealth... Rotarians visited the Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School on Tuesday 23 October to provide vocational guidance to the students on possibilities for their future. For more pictures click link - http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/Journals/JournalDetails.aspx?accountid=1601&jid=48789
Other schools visited werre Althea Scatliffe Primary and St Georges Anglican School.
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District 7020 Conference Update
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DG Vance, Musician Len and Chairman David singing "BVI Mehson" |
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Domestic Violence - Ending the Imbalance of Power
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 In a lively and informative presentation on Thursday 11 October, Leslie Vernick, a well known speaker, author and licensed clinical social worker from Pennsylvania addressed the joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of the BVI on the subject of domestic violence. |
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Rotaract Donates Spanish Dictionaries(Rotaract Press Release)
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GSE Opportunity
Young, Ambitious, Going Places...?
Rotary has an opportunity to help you get there. Click more for the details. 
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Fellowship SaturdayCompetition Fellowship and Fun! |
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Adults Out-Spell Official Spelling List
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Vocational Service Month,. - Promoting the Highest ethical Standards in all occupations Rotarians are encouraged to embody these standards by applying the Four Way Test and the Rotary Code of Conduct in their professional and personal lives. |
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New Generation Month Reports
ROTARACTORS PRESIDE OVER TUESDAY LUNCHEON MEETING Continuing our focus on the month’s theme of New Generations, we were delighted to hand over our luncheon meeting on 11th September to members of the Rotaract Club of Tortola. With VP Melissa Farara deputizing for President Jehree, and Shaquille Byron standing in as SAA. In addition, there were 3 other Rotaract directors and ordinary members present. VP Melissa Farara, PP Al-Quamin Nibbs, PP Louis Potter (Rotary), Rotaractor Shaqille Byron In thanking VP Melissa, our own President Trefor thanked the Rotaract Club for their support for our clubs projects, citing in particular both the annual Health Fair and the Kiddies Fiesta. In recognition of this, he was delighted to announce that our Board had agreed a donation of $500 to Rotaract and further said that in recognition of the support received from the Rotaract Club of the UVI at the Kiddies Fiesta, the Board had agreed to donate $250 to that Club. |
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Great Prizes for Grand Raffle.. There will also be an Early Bird drawing for $1,500 on Saturday 24 November 2012 that will give a lucky winner a jump start on their Christmas shopping. Several other items, trips and prizes will be raffled on both dates. Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased from members of the Rotary Club of Road Town. |
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Interactors Presides Over Rotary Weekly Luncheon Meeting
In recognition of New Generations Month on the Rotary Calendar, Interactors from the Interact Club of Road Town, led by President Altisha Crandall, took control of our weekly luncheon at our first meeting of the month. Supporting the Interact President was Vice President and President Elect Kadian Johnson, Directors Tamara Caesar, Shamoia Maduro, Kyra Maduro, Ryoko Skelton, Secretary Tyra Lewis and SAA Danielle Ward, along with several other members.  President Altisha Crandall Photo Credit: Yvonne Crabbe |
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HL Stoutt Community College Race Series. |
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Trellis Bay Coastal Cleanup.
There was an excellent turn out from both the Rotaract and Interact clubs with a few Rotarians also present to lend a hand. The result was a collection of miscellaneous waste, debris and junk ranging from cigarette butts to an old boat seat and vehicle transmission.
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Can You Spell Commitment
Past President Roy told the class about Rotary, its structure, objectives and projects. Rotarian Sonia spoke to them about literacy and the importance of being able to read and write. The students got their first opportunity to use the dictionaries when Past President Melvin challenged them to find the word “COMMITMENT”. He then elicited a commitment from the students that they would make good use of the dictionaries and always strive for excellence in their school work. |
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Yearly Dictionaries Donation For Class Three Students
Class three students from across the Territory have benefited from an annual donation of Oxford Dictionaries from the Rotary family of the BVI, according to the Government Information Service (GIS). At a distribution ceremony held at the Enis Adams Primary School, President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, Trefor Grant said the clubs look forward to the annual event as Rotary supports and promotes literacy within the schools.  Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn along with the President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, Mr. Trefor Grant distribute dictionaries to class three students of the Enis Adams Primary School.
Photo Credit: GIS/Ms. Colene Penn
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Rotary Calls For Community Support For Upcoming Conference
District Governor, Vance Lewis has asked the community to join with Rotary in the establishment of a partnership that will make the BVI the envy of the Caribbean. The entire BVI community can look forward to the upcoming Rotary International District 7020 Conference which is expected to attract hundreds of Rotarians from across the region to the shores of the British Virgin Islands in May 2013.  Mr. Vance Lewis and Scotiabank’s Managing Director, Ms. Joycelyn Murraine
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Rotary Champions Alzheimer’s Awareness and Polio Eradication
In three months since becoming District Governor of the Rotary 7020 District, Mr Vance Lewis revealed that he has so far visited 33 clubs as part of the 82 clubs in District 7020. 
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GSE Team BVI Has Its Own Website
Check out the website that was created for the Group Study Exchange (GSE) - Team BVI. We invite your feedback on ways to improve the site. Send feedback/comments to our email: gseteambvi@gmail.com Many thanks to our webmaster and committee member Dir Corleen Goodman from the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town. See link to the site to your right under Club Links.  |
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New TV Show for the Youth on the HorizonIn keeping with the Rotary them for September, New Generations, the guest speaker at the club’s weekly meeting held today – 18 September – was Mr. Henderson Tittle, the Youth Minister at the New Life Baptiste Church. According to Mr. Tittle, his passion is to encourage and empower the youth. His message titled “Save the Seed” focused on a project he is currently working on to engage at-risk youth in the community, both male and female. The TV show, “Reaching Out” will target youth between the ages of 12 – 19 and will provide a forum to them to discuss issues they face in today’s rapidly changing society. The show is scheduled to commence broadcasting next month (October) on JTV Channel 55 and is will air on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. and re-broadcast on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 12:00 p.m.  Photo Credit: Yvonne Crabbe |
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Rotary Club of Road Town's Newest MembersAt its weekly luncheon meeting held on 28th August 2012, District Governor, Vance Lewis inducted the two members into the Rotary Club of Road Town and the BVI Rotary Family - Dr. Oghai Oyakhire and Sonia Webster.  Photo Credit: Yvonne Crabbe |
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A Three Way Effort Awards a Three-Wheeled Surprise!
Special Olympics BVI, BSAFE and the Social Development Department came together last Friday to surprise a young man not normally accustomed to elaborate gifts. Joel Jean Baptiste an Elmore Stoutt High School student and permanent resident of the Rainbow Home began learning to sail this summer with Sailability BVI. Joel although physically disabled from the waist down, is not frightened of trying out new experiences and will certainly not be prevented from taking part in sports any longer. Thanks to a joint effort between SOBVI and BSAFE and the Rotary Clubs of the BVI, not only is Joel now hooked on sailing; he was given a very special form of transport for his land-based fun on Friday. |
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Rotary Club Road Town and Sunrise Team up with the Crew of the RFA Argus for a Service Project on Virgin Gorda
Rotary Club Road Town and Sunrise jointly hosted a forty-member contingent of the crew of the RFA Argus, yesterday, August 20, 2012 when they combined forces in executing a community project at the Gorda Peak National Park in Virgin Gorda.
 Members of the RFA Argus contingent that assisted in yesterday's sprucing up exercise coordinated by the Rotary Club Photo Credit: |
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“I’ve always been involved in service” - Vance Lewis
Having spent 35 years at Cable and Wireless (now LIME), which ended with him as CEO in 2008, Lewis states that he has been a Rotarian since 1991, perhaps a lifetime for some, adding that he’s “always been involved in service.” He expressed that he was a member of the Rotary Club of Road Town, which was the second club charted in the BVI, started some 21 years ago. Other local clubs include the Rotary Club of Road Town and the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town. Lewis was also a Lions Club member in the 70s. 
Vance Lewis, the newly appointed Regional District Governor for District 7020 of the Rotary Club. Photo: provided
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INTERACT CLUB OF ROAD TOWN JOINS THE PARADE!
Each year on the first Monday in August, the British Virgin Islands holds its Emancipation celebrations, climaxing in a colorful parade of floats and troops all accompanied by a rich mix of Caribbean music. This year in June, the Interact Club of Road Town, a Club sponsored by the Rotary Club of Road Town, celebrated its 10th Anniversary, and this year is the 50th Anniversary of Interact worldwide. To commemorate both these Anniversaries, the Interact Club of Road Town decided to enter a float into the Parade on Festival Monday, under the theme of “Celebrating 10 years of Service Above Self” and we had T-Shirts printed with the Interact Logo and theme.  Photo Credit: GO TO OUR PHOTO ALBUM TO SEE MORE PHOTOS!!!!! |
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Olympic Athletes Help Rotary Promote Polio Eradication
By Arnold R. Grahl
Rotary News – 1 August 2012   Olympic diver Tom Daley is featured in "This Close" posters as part of a publicity campaign by the Rotary Club of Plympton, Devon, England. Rotarians in India also lined up several members of Indian's Olympic team, including boxer Vijender Singh, for their "This Close" campaign. Rotary International on Facebook
The best athletes in the world have gathered in London for the 2012 Summer Olympics, and some of them are helping to spread the word about Rotary’s campaign to rid the world of polio. Rotarians in Plymouth, Devon, England, used a few connections to line up Olympic divers Tom Daley and Tonia Couch for “This Close” posters, which have been displayed around Plymouth and at the training facility used by Ghana’s Olympic team. |
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Rotary Minute: How can Rotary attract new members?
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Top giving Rotary Clubs and Districts
Top giving Rotary Clubs and DistrictsRotary International News -- 25 July 2012 How did the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset, Hawaii, USA, reach US$946 per capita in annual giving with 100 percent member participation? Annual Giving chair Richard Zegar cites a number of factors, but he says the primary reason people gave is “because they were asked.”
See the complete list of 2011-12 top giving Rotary clubs and districts, including the top 50 Rotary clubs in per capita giving, the top performing Rotary club in total contributions in each zone, and all districts with per capita giving of $100 or more and 100 percent club participation in contributing to the Annual Fund.
Contributions from the Every Rotarian, Every Year effort make it possible for Rotary to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, save mothers and children, support education, and develop local economies. Thank you and congratulations to the top giving clubs and districts!
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Huang is Choice for 2014-15 RI President |
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Monthly Message District 7020 - August 2012
Dear fellow Rotarians In our Rotary calendar, we are reminded that August is Membership and Extension month. Although only the second month of the Rotary year, it is imperative that during this month we as Rotarians focus on retaining and attracting new members. Additional members gained early in the year can help propel our various clubs forward and upward toward success. One school of thought tells us that if we focus on keeping our club vitalized with service projects, inviting interesting speakers to address our various club meetings and assemblies, enjoying good fellowship at all our service projects and during our meetings, we are likely to find that together these efforts will be rewarded with an increase in membership satisfaction. Satisfied members are more likely to remain Rotarians and indeed will want to share this satisfaction with non-members. This will then make our club look attar ,ctive to Rotarians and non-Rotarians and we can exploit this attractiveness by inviting these non-Rotarians to our meetings. |
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August is Rotary Membership and Extension Month
Take the Rotary Membership Challenge!Rotary International News -- 27 July 2012 Share your passion for Rotary with your family, friends, and community during Membership and Extension Month in August. This year you’re invited to take part in two activities designed to help you remember why you joined Rotary, what keeps you coming back, and why others should join.
First, take the Rotary Membership Challenge. Commit to sponsor a new member, tell a friend or colleague about your club’s projects, or volunteer as a mentor to prospective or new members. After you complete the form we’ll email you links to resources to help you meet the challenge!
Second, participate in the first-ever Rotary Moment Tweet Day on 14 August. Tweet about your favorite Rotary memory or event, talk about your club’s activities, or share your community service project. Use hashtag #RotaryMoment. Not on Twitter? Listen to Rotary’s popular webinar Using Social Media to Promote Your Club or District to learn how to create a Twitter account, post your first tweet, use hashtags, and lots more. |
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Group Study Exchange - District 7020 (2012-12)District 7020 will participate in two Group Study Exchanges during the 2012-13 Rotry Year. |
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District 7020 - to which the Rotary Clubs of the BVI belong - will participate in two Group Study Exchange (GSE) during the 2012-13 Rotary Year. Preliminary information indicates that exchanges will take place between: District 7020 (BVI) and District 5910 (Texas) District 7020 (Jamaica) and District 3260 (India) 
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Enis Adams Dancers Depart For London Saturday To Perform At Olympic Games Cultural Exchange
The Enis Adams Primary School's Hawks Dance Club will depart the Territory on Saturday, July 14 as part of an experience of a lifetime to participate in a cultural exchange between the Virgin Islands and Hertfordshire County ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Polio Eradication
At our weekly luncheon meeting on 24 July 212, our in-house guest speaker, Dir Patricia Hanley shared information on Rotary Internationals quest to eradicate Polio from the globe.
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19th Annual Kiddies Fiesta
The Rotary Club of Road Town's 19th Annual Kiddies Fiesta is slated for Saturday, July 28, 2012 starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park.
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History Made! Vance Lewis Installed As First Rotary District Governor From The BVI
 Photo Credit: BVI Platinum News Vance Lewis sealed history when he was installed as the Governor of Rotary District 7020 during a gala dinner attended by senior Government officials, well-wishers, long-serving regional and local Rotarians at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda last evening, June 30. Lewis is the first person from the BVI to be installed as District Governor in the Territory's 44 year history of Rotary and will serve for the period 2012-2013. |
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2012-2013 Board Members InstallationOn Tuesday June 26, 2012 at the weekly luncheon of the Rotary Club of Road Town, twelve members were installed for the 2012-2013 year. The guest speaker was Bishop John Cline who spoke on leadership and identified characteristics of an effective leader. President Elect Trefor Grant addressed the members and gave a brief introduction of his plans for the upcoming year.
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Interact Inducts its Newest Member
At the weekly meeting of the Interact Club of Road Town last Saturday at the Tortola Sports Club, the president of the Club, Shereen King installed their newest member, Stephan Rhoden. Stephan is a student at Cedar School and amongst his interests he is a keen tennis player, and has become one of the leading Junior BVI players. Stephan is the son of Rotarian and past President Percy Rhoden and Barbara O'Neal. We welcome Stephan to our membership". Picture shows Stephan receiving his Interact pin as a sign of his membership from Club President Shereen King 
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BVI Partners Bring Dental Care to Haiti
The results included sixty-eight extractions, thirteen fillings, and one minor surgery that gave front teeth to a little boy who’d had none. Dental Health Across Borders, a vibrant collaboration of caring people from the BVI, Haiti and Denmark, brought specialized care to over a hundred Haitians during three hot, dusty days in April. Hands On Volunteers, the BVI Dental Association, Rotary Club of Road Town, Denmark’s Dabelsteen Clinic, Haiti’s Kay Lasante Clinic, and the Hon. Dr. Orlando Smith pooled resources and worked together to join thousands of grassroots NGO’s who, despite the corruption in Haiti blocking most large-scale disaster relief, continue to help in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake.
 Dr. Anne Marie Dabelsteen of Denmark treats one of over 100 Haitians who received care through the BVI's Dental Health Across Borders project in April.
 School children listen to important tips on how to take care of their teeth, including rinsing with water after eating or drinking fruit, as part of a BVI grassroots outreach to Haiti.
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Funeral for the Late PP Roger DowningThe funeral for the late Roger Downing, will be held this coming Saturday, May 12. Venue: St Georges Anglican Church Time: Celebration of his life: 9 a.m. Service: 10 a.m. Burial: there will be a private burial at sea for family and close friends following the service Reception: up at Roger's house at approximately 2:30 p.m
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Dental Health Across Boarders
Ms. Joanne Penney of Hands On Volunteers was the guest speaker at our club meeting today (8th May) and shared a video clip and photos of the "Dental Health Across Boarders" project that was recently carried out in Haiti and jointly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Road Town, Hands on Volunteers for Haiti,The BVI Dental Association and Dr. Anne Marie Dabeisteen of Copenhagen University. Project Leader Rtn Annelene handed over the portable dental equipment that was transported to Haiti and utilized for this project to Dr. Nikki Rubaine Connell, who received it on behalf of the Health Services Authority for use at the Peebles Hospital. Video clip and more photos coming to our website soon.
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Rotary Club of Road Town Donates Another Dialysis Machine to Peebles HospitalThursday, April 26 – The Rotary Club of Road Town donated a second dialysis machine to the Peebles Hospital Dialysis Unit during a brief handover on Wednesday, 26th April 2012. As another indication of their commitment to the enhancement of healthcare in the Virgin Islands, the donation came as a result of an increase in patients being served in the unit. Currently, the unit is fully utilized six days a week, as nurses work overtime with nine units, serving fifty-one patients. R to L: Nurse Emalyn Cataquain (Dialysis Nurse), Mr. Ed de Castro (Rotarian and member of the BVIHSA Board), Mr. Joe Roberts (Rotarian and Dialysis Patient), Ms. Lavina Liburd (Rotarian), Mr. Charles Benjamin (Immediate Past President (IPP) of RCRT), Mr. Ryan Geluk (Rotarian), Ms. Yvonne Crabbe (President of the RCRT), Mr. Robert ‘Bob’ Sullivan (Rotary Club Oklahoma City), Mrs. Cedorene Patricia Malone Smith (Director of Hospital Services), and Bishop John I. Cline (Chairman of the BVIHSA Board). |
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What is RotaryWhat is Rotary? from Rotary International on Vimeo. |
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Key to LiteraryKey to Literacy EN from Rotary International on Vimeo. |
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District Conference 2010 - Haiti |
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This is Rotary - Rotary International |
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International Fellowship of Rotarian Scuba Divers Make Donation to the Rotary Club of Road Town
14 Rotarians and their spouses from across 5 US Rotary Districts and 2 Canadian Rotary Districts make a $2,200 donation to the Rotary Club of Road Town towards the purchase of a Dialysis Machine for the Dialysis Unit at Peebles Hospital.
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EAPS Danc Group Performs at the Dedication Ceremony for the New Playground Equipment |
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Roatary Club of Road Town Successfully Hosts its 11th Annual Health Exposition
The club conducted its 11th Annual Health Exposition on March 17, 2012. The Exposition promotes healthy living and regular health screening among all age groups within the community. Screening include: blood sugar, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), Dental hygiene, eye care, pap smear. Other activities included massage therapy, mental health presentation and dietary counseling.
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Enis Adams Primary School Gets New Playground
 Students of the Enis Adams Primary School enjoying their new playground, thanks to the combined efforts of the Rotary Club of Road Town and the Rotary Club of San Juan. Photo: VINO |
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The Rotary Clubs in the BVI Welcomes the GSE Team from Devon England
The Rotary Club of Road Town Welcomes the GSE Team from Devon England
 See Photo Album for Welcome Reception photos. |
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Dedication of the Playground Equipment at the Enis Adams Primary School
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Rotary Club of Road Town 11th Annual Health Exposition
The Rotary Club of Road Town will be hosting its annual Health Exposition this coming Saturday at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park starting at 7:30 a.m
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NEW INTERACT BOARD FOR 2012/2013
On the 3rd March, 2012 the new Interact Club Or Road Town Directors for the Rotary Year 2012/2013 were elected by their peers they are as follows: President Altisha Crandall Vice President and President Elect 2013/14 Kadian Johnson Secretary Tyra Lewis Treasurer Jovel Warrican Club Service Director Shamoia Maduro Community Services Director Tamara Caesar International Services Director Nataneal Gumbs Public Relations Director Ryoko Skelton Membership Director Sheverne George Sergeant at Arms Danielle Ward |
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Interact Club of Road Town Donates Three Benches to Anegada School
On Monday 5th March, 2012 on the holiday to commemorate and celebrate the life, service and vision of the Late Hon. HL Stoutt, the Interact Club of Road Town under the leadership of President Shereen King made a vision they had for the Claudia Creque Learning Centre into reality. |
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Playground Equipment Dedication on March 20th 2012
The installation of the playground equipment at the Enis Adams Primary School is close to completion, and it is intended to have the dedication on the 20th March, 2012.
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World Rotaract Week
World Rotaract Week will be celebrated this year from Monday, 12th March to Sunday, 18th March |
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How India has had remarkable success in polio fightOne by one the young children open their mouths to receive the two drops of polio vaccine. Then they hold out their hand to get their "purple pinky" - one finger painted with indelible purple ink to show they've been immunised. Some of the children try, and fail, to suck off the ink because they want to get another toy - some stickers, a balloon or pencil - as a reward for coming to the booth. 
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ROTARY'S 107TH BIRTHDAYThe Month of February is Rotary Awareness Month where the public is informed about Rotary International. 23rd February, 2012 Rotary International Celebrated its 107th birthday. |
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Visiting GSE Team from England
The Rotary Family of the BVI will play host to a five member Group Study Exchange Team from England from March 16-24, 2012.
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Rotary Family of the BVI to host GSE Team from England March 16-21
The Rotary Family of the BVI will play host to a five member Group Study Exchange Team from England from March 16-24, 2012. More information will be forthcoming via email.
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Congratulation to the Rotary Club of Road Town on Winning the Club of the Month for January
CLUB OF THE MONTH PROGRAM
Each month, from August until March, clubs will have the opportunity to become “The Club of the Month”. The title can only be earned once during the eight months, however a club who has already won the title can continue to submit their stories and still earn points. Only one submission per month per club is allowed. Details of the requirements for earning the title and the bonus points are detailed below. Concept: From August 2010 to March 2011, a monthly award will be given to one outstanding Club in the District, based on its activities and accomplishments that match that particular month’s Rotary Theme (see list below). The submission is a simple description of the project undertaken. It is the responsibility of the Club President to submit a list of the Club’s “theme” achievements to their AG with a copy to the District Secretary by the 5th day of the subsequent month. On the 6th day of the month, the AG will forward the information to the appropriate District Focus Group whose members will judge the entries and select the “Club of the Month”; the announcement will be made on the 15th of that month. The Club of the Month will receive a recognition plaque and all members of the club will receive a unique “Club of the Month” lapel pin. There are no additional criteria for submission, other than appropriateness to the monthly theme, and adherence to the deadline. |
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The 2012-13 RI theme: Peace Through Service
RI President Elect Sakuji Tanaka: One day, I was asked to join the Rotary Club of Yashio. And it was two years later that someone came and spoke to us about the idea of vocational service. From that day, slowly, I began to change. I realized that the purpose of my life was not just to earn more, to sell more, to make my business better than anyone else’s. I realized that I wanted to have better goals and higher goals — both personally and professionally. I realized that for me, the most important thing in life was being useful to other people. And I realized that by helping others, even in the simplest of ways, I could help to build peace.  |
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Happy 1st Anniversary to Early Act
The Early Act Club celebrated their first anniversary on the 8th February, 2012 with a luncheon at the Moorings.
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The Rotary Club of Road Town Welcomes New RT Karen
On the 24th January, 2012, the Club inducted its newest member Mrs. Karen Liburd Galloway |
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Sympathies to DGE Vance and RT Elton
It is with Regret that we
announce the passing of DGE Vance Lewis’
sister Velma Warner and the passing of Rotarian Elton Leonard’s mother.
Please take the time to share love encouragement and comfort to DGE Vance
and RT Elton during this time.
Funeral arrangements will be posted at a later date.
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Past President Colin O'Neal is Guest Speaker at luncheon to celebrate 21st anniversary
This weeks luncheon meeting celebrated the club's 21st Anniversary and Past President Colin O'Neal ( 1992-93) was the Club's Guest speaker .
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Launch of the 2013 District Conference
The public relations
campaign for Rotary District 7020 for the Rotary Year 2012-2013 is about to
enter into high gear at a local level with the launch of the 2013 District Conference.
It is important that
we create a high level of energy around this historic occasion to ensure
overwhelming support by Government, Corporate and the BVI community, and very
importantly The BVI Family of Rotary. Please see the
attached invitation to which all Rotarians are invited. We hope to have a
great turn out and a fantastic time at this launch.
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New Phone Scam targets Rotarians
Rotary International News - 16 December 2011 A number of Rotarians have received phone calls from someone impersonating RI President Kalyan Banerjee or his assistant, claiming he was stuck at an airport and needed the recipient to send money to help. This phone scam has been reported to authorities in Australia and the Philippines, where the calls appeared to originate. Calls are now being reported in Hawaii, USA, and the scam may continue to spread. |
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Annual Christmas Raffle9 LUCKY WINNERS FROM ROTARY CLUBS ANNUAL RAFFLE On Christmas Eve outside RiteWay Food Market’s main store in Pasea, the Rotary Club of Road Town’s Annual Christmas Raffle drew to its climax as nine winning tickets were drawn from the barrel of tickets in front of a large crowd of shoppers. Master of ceremonies for the event, Past President of the Club Melvin Stoutt conducted the draw, whilst Club President Yvonne Crabbe announced the winners. To assist with drawing the winning tickets, Melvin invited random RiteWay shoppers present at the event.
Photo: Reuben Stoby/VINO
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Family of Rotary Christmas Breakfast Meeting
Member Clubs of the Family of Rotary in the British Virgin Islands came together to celebrate the Holiday Season at a joint Christmas Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, 21 December 2011.
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Seasons Greetings from the Rotary Club of Road TownSEASONS GREETINGS
The Joy of Giving Somehow,
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Carolling at Adina Donovan Home
On the evening of 14 December, club members joined forces with members of Interactors, and a member of both Rotaract and EarlyAct clubs
to spread some Christmas joy to the residents and staff of the Adina
Donovan Home. With great gusto, and maybe a slight variation to the more
recognised tunes, we sang a number of Carols. After the carols were
sung, with the help of Interactor Jaden Warrican we presented two Friut
Baskets to Manager of the home, Mrs. V. Wheatley.
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Earlyact Shares Christmas Cheer with EHRLCOn the 5th December, 2011 the Earlyact Club of the Enis Adams Primary School went to the Eslyn Henley Richards Learning Centre, to distribute Christmas gifts.
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Interact Club of Road Town Observes World Interact WeekThe Interact Club of Road Town observed World Interact Week with a number of activities during the period 30th October - 7th November, 2011.
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Dictionary Distribution at Enis Adams Primary SchoolDuring the Morning School Assembly on Monday 31st October, 2011 at the Enis Adams Primary School, The Rotary Clubs of the BVI, Interact and the Rotaract Clubs distributed dictionaries to class three students. Photo Credit: Charles Crane |
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Rotary Celebrates World Interact Week November 1-7
Activities planned by the Interact Club of Road Town during World Interact Week include:
Monday, 31st Oct:
Tuesday, 1st November:
Saturday, 5th November:
Sunday, 6th November:
Sunday, 20th November:
Interact will be face painting and
assisting with the NPTs annual Flower show, and with other events the
NPT are holding
Also during the week it is hoped to do a membership drive at Cedar school
Interact have also partnered with the BVI Diabetes Association
as their unofficial youth arm to assist the BVIDA with promoting Diabetes
awareness in the schools. They are also sponsoring with the HLSCC and
the BVIDA for T-shirts sales for the Run for a cause on 12th November,
when it is hoped that all runners will be wearing a T-shirt.
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Contritution to District 7020 Conference 2013 Seed Fund
Members are reminded to make their contribution of $150 to the District Conference 2013 Seed Fund. If paying by check, please make check payable to BVI Rotary District Conference. You may make payment in three equal installments of $50.
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Vocational Talks
Rotarian Ryan Geluk conducts vocational talks at the Elmore Stoutt High School. On Wednesday October 12, Rtn Ryan Geluk addressed a group of 78 Form 3 students at the Elmore Stoutt High School on the accounting profession and the day-to-day activities of an accountant. One week later, on Wednesday October 19, he addressed a group of 73 Form 4 Accounting and Information Technology students at the Elmore Stoutt High School on the same topic. |
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Reminder! Make your Contribution to the Rotary District 7020 Conference 2013 Seed Fund
Members who have not already done so are hereby reminded to make their contribution of $150 to the fund set up in support of the Rotary District 7020 Conference which will be held in the BVI in 2013. If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to "BVI Rotary District Conference". Members may make payment in three equal installments of $50. Please contact Rtn Ryan or DGE Vance with any questions. |
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Elections for Rotary Club of Road Town Board 2012-2013
Election Day is Tuesday, October 25, 2011
NOTE: Only those members in good standing with the club can stand for elections, so all those persons nominated, please ensure that your dues are fully paid prior to next week's meeting (Oct 25th). If you are unsure of your balance, please contact Treasurer Geraldeen at geraldeen@hotmail.com Click on "More" to see who was nominated for each position on the Board.
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Fire Department Play Host to EarlyAct Club of Enis Adams Primary School
On Friday 7th
October, 30 members of the EarlyAct Club of Enis Adams School, a youth club sponsored by the
Rotary Club of Road Town, accompanied by teacher Mrs. Susan Gregg visited the
Road Town Fire Station. The visit was part of a series of monthly project
activities organised for the Club to broaden members’ interests outside of the
classroom, and coincided with the end of National Fire Safety Week.
Photo Credit: Charles Crane
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Dir of Sustainability at OBMI Addresses Club on Green Globe Certification and SustainabilityAt our weekly luncheon meeting today, our guest speaker, Ms. Denaye Hinds spoke to Green Globe Certification and the role in which community services, social economics and culture play into the definition of sustainability.
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Clubs Donate Equipment to Dialysis UnitThe Rotary Club of Road Town and the Interact Club of Road Town partner to make donation to the Dialysis Unit at Peebles Hospital
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Interact Club Conducts Rotary Weekly Luncheon MeetingOn Tuesday 27th September, President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, Yvonne Crabbe stepped aside and handed over control of their weekly luncheon meeting to President Shereen King of the Interact Club of Road Town and her Board of Officers.
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Interact Club Conducts Rotary Weekly Luncheon MeetingOn Tuesday 27th September, President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, Yvonne Crabbe stepped aside and handed control of their weekly luncheon meeting to President Shereen King of the Interact Club of Road Town and her Board of Officers. |
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Make-up Opportunities
The Rotary Club Sunrise
of Road Town, BVI - Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., Maria's by the Sea
The Rotary Club of Tortola - Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., the Moorings Restaurant The Rotaract Club of Tortola - Fridays, 5:00 p.m., Youth and Sports Affairs, The Interact Club of Road Town - Saturdays, 3:00p.m., the Sports Club Club Projects, Activities, and Meetings - See Calendar for scheduled events |
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Joint Coastal Clean-up Project during International Coastal Clean-up MonthIn recognition of International Coastal Clean-up Month, members of the Interact Club of Road Town, and the Rotary Club of Road Town joined forces this past weekend to participate in the coastal cleanup campaign organized by the Conservation and Fisheries Department.
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RCRT and RiteWay Food Markets Join Forces
This year, the Rotary Club of Road Town
has joined forces with RiteWay Food Markets in hosting its biggest fund-raising
event - Annual Grand Raffle. Click on "more" for the full story.
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Team RCRTThe Rotary Club of Road Town was one of four service clubs to participate in the first race of the 2011 HLSCC/Highland Spring Race Series.
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Benches Installed at Enis Adams Primary School
On Tuesday 6th September, 2011 after our Club Assembly, some of the able bodied men went to the Enis Adams Primary School to complete the installation of the benches.
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Calendar of Events for Rotaract, Interact and Early Act for New Generations Month.
All members are asked to take note of the following events to be held by Rotaract, Interact and Earlyact Clubs, please make an effort to attend and support them. Saturday 1st October - Joint Rataract/Interactor Board Training Saturday 1st October - Interactor Kimberley is a contestant in Miss Teen Diva Saturday 15th October - PR Director Robyn Edmondson is a contestant in Miss Fifth Form 22nd October - Dance party at Tortola Sports Club - age limit 20 Coming up - corporate bowling competition in support of polio plus - date to be confirmed. If you have any questions please contact Dir Charles Crane |
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Welcome our newest Member Dr. Cindy George
At our luncheon
meeting on the 30th August, 2011 we welcomed Dr. Cindy M. George became the
newest member of our club.
Dr. George was sponsored by Past President Melvin Stoutt.
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Awards Presented to Kiddie Fiesta Participants
At our weekly luncheon meeting on
the 30th August, 2011, Vice President Gwen assisted by Rotarian Patricia presented awards to Mr. Charlie Turnbull of the BVI Elite Sky Dancers, Ms. Heather Sedwick and former
Rotarian Ms. Mary Koon Koon for their contributions in making this year’s Kiddie
Fiesta a success.
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Club AssemblyOur next Club Assembly is scheduled for: Date: September 6 Time: 12:15Â p.m. Place: Moorings Marina Inn Conference Room See you there! |
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Dr. Rev. Melvin Turnbull Presents to the Rotary Club of Road TownOn 2 July 2014 Dr. Rev. Melvin Turnbull Presented to the Rotary Club of Road Town Seven (7) characteristics of a good servant (Rotarian)
A servant: 1. Cares about people 2. Knows that he is not alone 3. Gives to the Master 4. Is thankful 5. Knows that he is a conduit 6. Knows that what he gives comes back in abundance 7. Does the right thing without fanfare |
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Kiddies Fiesta
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ROTARY AWARENESSSome of us may be aware of what follows, but to many, particularly our newer members, some of the following may not be familiar, and in this month of Rotary awareness it seems appropriate to remind all of us of how rotary was born and has evolved.
HISTORY OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
The first four Rotarians (from left): Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey, and Paul P. Harris, circa 1905-12. Paul P. Harris, an attorney, wanted to create a professional group with the same friendly spirit he felt in the small towns of his youth. On 23 February 1905, Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey gathered at Loehr’s office in Room 711 of the Unity Building in downtown Chicago. This was the first Rotary club meeting. They decided to call the new club “Rotary” after the practice of rotating meeting locations. Within five years clubs had formed across the country, from San Francisco to New York. In August 1910, Rotarians held their first convention in Chicago. The 16 clubs that existed at that time united to form the National Association of Rotary Clubs.
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The following article provided discusses Rotary’s END POLIO NOW programmeSince Rotary joined the worldwide fight to eliminate Polio by launching its “End Polio Now" campaign in 1985, it has raised over $1bn in donations and over 2.5bn children under the age of 5 have been immunised.
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Wheel Chair DonationIn a break from selling raffle tickets on Saturday 21st December, a few of our members went up country to make a special presentation to one of our senior citizens. The Club was approached a while back with a request for assistance to provide a wheel chair to Rupert Herbert who was having difficulty moving around. We responded enthusiastically and on Saturday, Pres. Charles accompanied by PE Shan, PP Elvis, SAA Ryan and Rtn Gordon we handed over the wheel chair. The donation was very much appreciated by Mrs Herbert who said it would greatly assist her husband’s movement about the home. After the break, it was back to selling raffle tickets.
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Carol Singing at Adina DonovanOn Friday evening, 21st December, six of our members visited the Adina Donovan Home and for half an hour sang carols; at least at the time I thought we sang, but PP Elvis video taped it on his phone and from the play back I am not so certain now. But the residents seemed to enjoy it as some sang along with us, some tapped their feet and others their fingers. With a bit of luck most of them were tone deaf. Still, for those of us present it was a most fulfilling experience. Thanks to PP Melvin, Rtn Elford (who made the arrangements) PP Elvis, SAA Ryan, VP Pat and President Charles. Melvin had arranged to provide some of the surplus goodies from the breakfast, which we handed over – but not the Guavaberry wine, possibly because we polished most of it off at breakfast. Before wishing each of the residents and staff a very happy Christmas, on behalf of the Club, PP Elvis donated a wheelchair to the home. A very satisfying activity and by all accounts much appreciated.
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Family of Rotary Christmas BreakfastAt the insanely early hour of 7am on Wednesday 18th December, members of all Rotary Clubs in the BVI, Rotaract, Interact and EarlyAct gathered at the Moorings for the traditional Christmas breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town . In all some 70+ members of the Rotary family of Clubs, including 22 of our members along with 5 Interact members and 10 members from the Early Act Club of Enis Adams School, as well as spouses and guests enjoyed a meeting of good fellowship and good food, prepared by the Moorings staff. Breakfast included salt fish, eggs, turkey, ham, an assortment of breads and tarts. The Assistant Governor for the BVI Clubs, Delma Maduro presented her Christmas message to the “family” and wished them all a very happy Christmas holiday. The Early Act Club entertained us with a Christmas themed dance, for which they were enthusiastically applauded. Music during the breakfast and fellowship was provided by Glenroy Charles. Our Guest speaker for the occasion was Ms. Janice Nibbs Blyden who amused us all with her recollections of how Christmas was spent in Sea Cows Bay some 50 years ago; the days of preparation; annual painting of houses; the eager anticipation of the children. In a particularly amusing part of her presentation she recalled one of the highlights of the celebrations seemed to be the fact that the men ate pig's testicles as an aphrodisiac and that the proceedings always finished in a fight between the youths of Sea Cow's Bay and the youths of Long Look, which the police would never intervene for fear that both sides would turn on them, the police. As we have in the past, there was a collection for the Moorings staff in appreciation of their service during the year which was made by Rtn Lavina. SAA Ryan wrapped up the meeting with fines and happy dollars and a joke that really didn’t quite make it – really SAA! On the way out, members and guests were given a bag of traditional Christmas goodies. Did you all notice the fancy art work on the programme- well done Sec Richard and Rtn Lavina. Our thanks go to PP Melvin who put all this together in what was a very entertaining family of Rotary Breakfast; thanks Melvin! |
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Rotary Lights up Road TownThe Rotary Club of Road Town has completed its annual beautification of the Road Town Roundabout in traditional Christmas style. The lights were finally completed on Monday evening after a weekend of frenetic activity to set up the lights and ensure that they were working. The result is a spectacular display of coloured lights that set the roundabout aglow throughout the night bringing some much needed Christmas cheer.
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Digicel Donates Computer to Enis Adams Primary School
Living up to the commitment that Digicel made when they agreed to be the major sponsor to the Kiddies' Fiesta this year, on Tuesday 27th November Digicel's commercial officer Jasmine Perez duly presented to the School's principal Mrs Carleen Parsons a new Dell desk top in recognition that the schools cheer leaders took first prize.. Earlier this month Digicel made a similar presentation to Althea Scatliffe, who took the prize for best majorettes. Thank you Digicel! Picture shows Ms Perez handing over the equipment to Mrs Parson flanked by some of the younger students.
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EARLYACT CLUB AT EBENEZER THOMAS CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARYOn 23 November 2012, The EarlyAct Club of Ebenezer Thomas Primary School received its Charter from then Rotary District Governor Vance Lewis. Now 12 months on, the Club has passed its first birthday and today, Thanksgiving Day, celebrated the occasion with a turkey and ham lunch, all arranged by the Club’s school advisers. Some 30 members of the Club and their six advisers sat down to a sumptuous luncheon. In true Rotary spirit, the school reached out to their sister club at Enis Adams School and 10 members of their club as well as their adviser and Principal joined the EarlyAct members at Ebenezer Thomas.
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INTERACT TAKEOVER OUR WEEKLY MEETING DURING INTERACT WEEKPresident Kadian Johnson of the Interact Club of Road Town and her members conducted our meeting on Wednesday 6th November as part of the activities of World Interact week.In all 8 Interactors attended our meeting that night. In her remarks, Pres. Kadian gave a brief overview of the activities that the Club had planned for the week, which included attending the Friendship day in St. Thomas, as well as conducting Rotaract’s meeting on the coming Friday, Interact/Rotaract Board training as well as a Church service at the Transformational Church International at East End. She also mentioned other activities planned for the coming weeks, including a car wash at Coreas in Purcell on Saturday 16th November and face painting at Christmas on Main Street. SAA Danielle closed the meeting with a number of original and intuitive fines which raised some club funds for Interact. Well done Interactors!    
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Rotaract/Interact joint training
On Saturday 9th November, some Rotaractors and Interactors assembled at the Government’s Training Division room, nominally for 9am, but there was a liberal definition of the word “sharp” by some of the attendees. Nevertheless, at 9.20, PP and Area trainer Stephanie got the training underway with introductory remarks. AG Delma followed with some welcoming remarks and hoped that members from the two clubs would benefit from the presentations to follow. Next up was our president Charles with a presentation on Rotary Themes and Planning, followed by AG Delma on Building Club relations. PAG Ron then gave a presentation on leadership issues and what makes a great leader, which he followed with a talk on Community Service. To close the morning sessions, PP Al from Rotaract led a discussion on Club service. A light lunch followed, and the afternoon session got under way with PP Al giving a presentation on International service. He was followed by PP Jan who talked about professional development. Before the Q&A session, AG Delma wrapped the training up with a presentation on the importance of PR. The general consensus was that the training was very worthwhile with participants getting what they were hoping for from the presentations. This year we must try to train our younger family members before they take over the reins of office.    |
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BVI/USVI Friendship Day – 9th November – St. Thomas USVISaturday 9th November dawned, well I think it dawned as it was difficult to tell if the sun was anywhere close, to a swirling mist with intermittent heavy rain, and this was around 5am. I’d just returned from taking the dog for a very wet walk and was doing a sanity check on why I was awake at all, let alone drenched and preparing to go down to the ferry dock to catch the 6am ferry to Red Hook via Cruz Bay St.John. Did I say the 6am ferry; how long have I been here? Well there were a few stalwart would be travellers waiting to buy tickets when I reached the booth at 5.50, but not much sign of Rotarians. I wondered if it had been called off and no one had told me. Around 6.15, more people started to turn up, Interactors and Rotaractors included. AG Delma and Pres. Ken from Tortola joined the queue; still more people arrived between then and 6.30 by which time there was a healthy queue and hopes of a 6am cast off had vanished some time back. At 6.50, we finally set “sail” for West End to pick up yet more bedraggled travellers, including Rtn Geraldeen and Pres. Kadian. We now had some 13 Interactors who had braved the bad weather and early hour, three members from our Club (PP Nona had slipped on board at some point), a few from Tortola and about 10 Rotaractors. As we reached Cruz Bay, another squall came through just in time as we disembarked (where did the word de-bark come from?) to clear US Immigration. An hour later and we were on our way again heading for Red Hook, where we were met by a couple of St Thomas Rotarians and two mobile toast racks, more commonly known as taxis. From there we set off for Megan’s Bay, which is a national park. Yea, a great day for a beach bash! We found our “pitch” which seemed to be the same place as we were at 3 years ago. The skies remained heavy and grey, with the constant threat of rain, which it obliged with dumping on us from time to time. Coffee and bush tea was waiting for us, followed by a breakfast feast of salt fish, johnny cake, eggs – well that’s what I had, I am sure there was more, and more coffee. After breakfast, there was a formal welcome from St Thomas AG Mike Toussaintand his team of presidents,with AG Delma responding on behalf of the BVI family, and then out came the dominoes, and people clustered around in groups trying to avoid the rain, which at times came in horizontally. The USVI Clubs distributed some tourist board bags with goodies as well as a special edition T shirt to all attendees. The bar opened at some point, maybe it was open the whole time, not sure and as rum, wine and beer took its effect (not all in the same glass, well plastic), the fellowship became more vocal. Before Lunch, AG Mike, in a temporary lull in the rain, organised the electric slide in which many Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interact members took part, but after much fun, another heavy shower drove them all under cover. During the morning PP Janice and Rtn Alphonso joined us. Despite the rain, the local clubs “slaved” over a BBQ and produced a great spread, including, burgers, chicken, ribs and fish. Not to be dissuaded by the weather, AG Mike then organised some traditional dances including the Quadrille, in which our AG was prominent. Following that, Interact President Kadian inducted two new members in to her club assisted by PDG Rupert Ross and AG Delma. After that there was more fellowship, more dominoes, chess and a determination that the weather was not going to destroy our friendship day. Our return ferry was due to leave by 5pm, so at 4pm we boarded our transport, bidding farewell to our hosts who had done an excellent job despite the best efforts of the elements to disrupt the whole day. It seems that Native Son never recovered from the 45 minute delay on the first ferry out of Tortola and true to form, the ferry left Red Hook at around 5.45. Some things remained constant; the rain continued to accompany us on our trip back. But all in all, in a perverse way, a very enjoyable day, so AG Mike “Many thanks” from all of us.
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Foundation Month - Message from President CharlesThe month of November is Rotary Foundation month. Foundation Area Chair Ryan Geluk will be speaking to our Club at one of our meetings later in the month, and each meeting will include a Foundation minute, which will focus on a particular area of the Foundation. The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Rotary organisation. In order to carry out its very considerable programme of charitable donations each year, it has to raise money. And it does this from a number of different sources. These include member contributions through programmes such as: (a) The Annual Fund - Every Rotarian Every year (EREY) – minimum contribution per member $12pa but you can achieve - Sustaining membership with a minimum contribution per member of $100pa (b) Endowment fund - Benefactor, when you include the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in your estate plans or when you donate $1,000 or more to the fund outright. Benefactors receive a certificate and insignia to wear with a Rotary or Paul Harris Fellow pin. - Paul Harris Fellow, when you give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. You are recognized as a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow with each additional gift of $1,000. - Paul Harris Society member, when you give $1,000 or more annually to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. - Bequest Society member, when you give $10,000 or more via your estate plans. All society members receive recognition from the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, and donors can choose to receive an engraved crystal recognition piece and a Bequest Society pin. Funds raised through the Annual Fund are held by RI and invested for three years. RI funds its expenses from the investment income generated during those 3 years. At the end of the three year period, the annual contributions become available for District and Global Grants. RI makes available to each District 50% of the funds raised by the District, which are then available to fund District Grants and Global Grants. - District Grants are a hybrid of the previous District Simplified Grant, though the amount available per grant is somewhat higher. Our District has for the current year agreed to allocate 50% of the total funds made available to District Grants. There is no formula for calculating the amount of a Grant based on the value of the project. District Grants are administered by a committee comprised of District officers and Club members. This year the Clubs of the BVI received a grant of $3000 for the dictionaries - Global Grants; The remaining 50% of funds released by the Foundation are set aside for Global Grants. If a project is approved, District will match a Club’s contribution 50c for each 1$ contributed by the Club. TRFT will then match $ for $. All Global Grants must have an International partner club (or clubs)from another District. The funds they contribute will be matched at their District and Foundation levels. It is possible to leverage a Club contribution 5 or 6 times, and hence projects funded by way of a Global grant are highly efficient way to fund a project. This year we are pursuing a Global Grant with a project cost of $76,000 for a Diabetes awareness campaign. As a Club, and a District, we cannot expect to be allocated funds under either a District or Global Grant unless we contribute to the Annual Fund. You are all strongly encouraged to be a sustaining member by donating to the Annual Fund at least $100 this year. To make this easy, we shall be making available computer terminals at our meetings so that you can make your contributions on line. Please support the Fund. Without the support of members like yourselves the great work of Rotary cannot continue. Please give generously. For a full list of opportunities for giving to the Foundation, visit www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/give/recognition |
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Rotary Clubs of Tortola Distribute Dictionaries to Primary Schools Territory WideMembers of Rotary Clubs in the Virgin Islands were disbursed throughout the Virgin Islands distributing dictionaries to class three students today, November 4.
She added that public schools are very privileged to benefit from the distribution of the dictionaries and a decision was made to extend the privilege to the private schools.
Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn told students that they should be thankful for the donation.
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Roatary Club of Road Town revisits Mount HealthyOn the morning of Saturday 19th October, we paid our first visit to Mount Healthy to mend the fence line; there was just a select band of us that came out to help; PP Richard, PP Courtney, SAA Ryan, Rtn Ravi, Dir Dennis and Pres. Charles whilst IPDG Vance made a cameo appearance, but did go off to try to arrange a backhoe, unfortunately without success. We made some good progress on the first phase, and there is now a new fence line along most of the road frontage, from the gate running towards the sea. Dir. Dennis had already cleared the entire bush from the fence line around the property, and sunk some new poles. So we made good progress. We need the backhoe to clear the fence line to the south of the gate as a large amount of dirt from the adjoining property has spilled over, covering much of the fence; that will be phase 2. The work was hard at times as you can see from the energy being applied by PPs Richard and Courtney. But a good days work and a good start. Well done Dir Dennis for getting this project started.
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Nomination DayOn 16 October 2013 the Rotary Club of Road Town held nominations for elections for the board to support PE Shan Mohamed during the year 2014-2015. The following persons were nominated for the various board positions. Elections will be held on 30 October 2013. President Elect - Rt. Ryan Geluk Vice President - Rt. Ishma Edwards Secretary - Dir. Nelcia St. Jean Treasurer - PP, Treas. Elvis Harrigan Membership Director - Rt. Edna Williams & Rt. Lavina Liburd Club Administration Director - Rt. Elford Parson & Rt. Deidre Potter Public Relations Director - Rt. Gordon French & Rt. Elford Parson Foundation Director - PDG Vance Lewis Youth Services Director - Rt. Deidre Potter, Rt. Surbhi Williams & Rt. Yvonne Hodge-Grant Service Projects Director - Rt. Geraldeen Johnson & Rt. Yvonne Hodge-Grant Fundraising Director - Rt. Margaret Penn Sargeant at Arms - Rt. Andrew Emery I hope to see all members present to vote on 30 October 2013 at 6 pm at the Moorings conference room.
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End Polio Now 
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Help Rotary Win the Fight Against Polio |
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RCRT turn out in numbers for the first race in the 2013 College Classic SeriesOn a bright Saturday morning on 21st September, 12 of our members staggered from their beds to register to take part in the first race of this year’s College Classic 2 mile races. This was the best turnout in several years and in fact we fielded two teams. The race doesn’t get any easier the more times you take part and it remains a grueling uphill struggle for one mile, and then you’re too exhausted to make use of the down hill stage – well, you are if you are like me. Fortunately we have some seasoned runners who showed off just what can be done, maybe inspired by the previous night’s intake of rum. Our men did well and gave the Tortola Club a run for their money this time; so congratulations to PP Elvis, IPDG Vance, Rtn. Ryan and Rtn. UP. Despite these valiant efforts, we still ended up second to Tortola as they seem to have found some talented women members who gave them the edge. You’d have thought that the below photo was taken before we set off, but it was taken at the end and it was all smiles as we thought that we might have taken first place; alas it was not to be. But it was not to be, our exuberance was to be shattered ! ……….. but there’s always the next race and a little birdie tells me team Captain Ravi has some of the members out three mornings a week training on the course. Congratulations team captain, a great first result! After the race, participants retired to Grams Place in East End for a well earned breakfast to ease away those sore muscles.
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Joint Meeting with Rotaract Club of TortolaOn Friday 26th September our Club joined with Rotaractors for a joint meeting at the Government training centre, which was hosted by Rotaract President Antonio Maynard and his board. The meeting was well attended by both our Club members and Rotaractors. The joint meeting was an initiative of our Youth Services Director, Sonia Webster and was one of the activities in a month packed with youth related activities. Members of both Rotaract and RCRT were able to enjoy some fellowship time, with the help of some snacks and drinks which provided us all the opportunity to get to know our Rotaractors better and vice versa.
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Vansitart Huggins is Rotary Club of Road Town's Community Paul Harris Fellow AwardeeAt its Annual Installation Dinner held on 6 July 2013 at the Treasure Isle Hotel, the Rotary Club of Road Town awarded to Ms. Vansitart Huggins the prestigious Community Paul Harris Fellow Award for her contributions to education and the community as a whole. The award was presented by Past President 2012-2013 Trefor Grant. Ms. Huggins is the principal of the Eslyn Henley Learning Centre. She stated that she felt very honoured to receive such a prestigious award and that she accepted the same on behalf of herself and all the persons she has worked with.
Past President Trefor also awarded the prestigious award to five club members, Alphonso Warner, Shan Mohamed and Edna Williams for their contributions to the Rotary Foundation and Nelcia St. Jean and Immediate Past President Yvonne Crabbe for their contributions to the club. |
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Rotary Club of Road Town Installs its New Board for 2013-2014The Rotary Club of Road Town announces the installation of its 2013-2014 Officers and Board. Past District Governor Vance Lewis installed the new president Charles Crane and together with President Charles installed the remaining members of the Board on 6 July 2013 at the Rotary Club of Road Town Annual Installation Dinner. The dinner was well attended by Rotarians and guests. Immediate Past President Trefor Grant joined the Past President’s club with much thanks and gratitude to his fellow board members and all members of the Rotary Club of Road Town.
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The Annual Kiddies Fiesta
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Join The MovementMake a Difference In Your CommunityWelcome to Rotary International and The Rotary Club of Road Town. We hope that reading this will give you a better understanding of who we are and what we do.
What is Rotary? Rotary International (RI) is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, and help to build goodwill and peace throughout world.. Click HERE for complete Article. |
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Important Dates to Note
Saturday, 13 November: Race for a Cause, HLSCC (Registration at 6:30 a.m. and Race begins at 7:00 a.m.)
Tuesday, 16 November: There will be no regular luncheon meeting
Thursday, 18 November: Joint Foundation Meeting at the Moorings
Saturday, 20 November: Joint Club Assembly (Venue and Time TBA)
Saturday, 20 November: Rotary Radio on ZROD 103.7 FM
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Thought For The Week
"There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there."
Indira Gandhi
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Annual Raffle Sales Drive begins this weekend
Our annual raffle sales drive begins this Saturday, 6 November from 9:30 a.m. to midday in the parking lot at Bobby's Supermarket, Road Town and RiteWay Food Market, Pasea.
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Please support Rotarian Phyllis
Please remember to keep Rotarian Phyllis in your thoughts as she will lay to rest her husband on Saturday, 6 November at the Zion Hill Methodist Church. Viewing is from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 am and the service begins at 11:00 a.m.
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This week is Interact Week
Rotarians are encouraged to support the activities of our Interact Club as they celebrate "Interact Week" from Monday, 1 to Sunday, 7 November. Activities to celebrate the week include presentations by the Interactors at the Elmore Stoutt High School and the St. Georges Secondary School, a night of bowling or movies on Friday and a community project at the Elmore Stoutt High School on Saturday morning.
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Hospitality Report - 2 November, 2010
At the Luncheon Meeting of 2 November, there were 26 Rotarians, 1 Club Guest, 1 Rotaractor and 1 Guest of a Rotarian.
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Register soon!!
 2011 RI Convention Register by 15 December 2010 and save!! |
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