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February is Peace and Conflict Prevention month. Of the 60 million people displaced by armed conflict or persecution, 90% are civilians. Half of those civilians are children. That’s millions of reasons why Rotary is so engaged in service projects, fellowships and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns in pursuit of peace in our world.

The Rotary Club of St.Martin Sunrise along with the students of the Prince William Alexandra School recorded multiple PSAs promoting peace among the youths.
It is more impactful when children hear other children talk about these important issues and that is what our club is trying its utmost to do. Making sure the adults of tomorrow already know the advantages of a peaceful and conflict-free community.

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TECHNOLOGY

The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise has introduced a Video Contest in recognition of Rotary’s theme of the month which is “Peace and Conflict Resolution”. The main objective of the Video Contest is to create awareness about the social issues that adolescents may face on their school campus and in the community

BULLYING

The team at CBA chose to focus on the social issue of bullying. They decided to use poetry and dance to campaign against bullying which more than likely can lead to depression and anxiety; increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, and even suicide.

ST. MAARTEN ACADEMY - CYBERBULLYING

Rotary Club of St.Martin Sunrise video contest starts now, 8th March and ends on 15th March at 10 pm.

PEER PRESSURE & TEENAGE DEPRESSION

Teenagers have a voice too that too often goes unnoticed. It's important that parents especially take the time out to build an open relationship with their children. Adults need to speak to our youth and find out what is going on in their minds. We need to be understanding of the sensitive issues that they go through. We need to speak to them about the importance of being leaders and not followers. We need to understand that their age shouldn't mean they can't be depressed.

STAY STRONG

Sarah is a girl that has been sexually abused by her cousin while he was sleeping over at her house. As a result of this, she is lacking focus on her school work and is afraid to go home. But she is afraid to speak up because her mother told her that it will affect the family's reputation.

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Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise holds Lecture/Discussion Session on Child Sexual Abuse.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Rotary International observes a different theme each month that fosters Community Service and promotes International Peace and Understanding. February 2019 is observed as Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution month, with this in mind the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise organized various community projects geared towards the promotion of Peace, Justice and Humanitarian Rights.

Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise purchases eye glasses for Academy F.A.V.E student

Annually, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise donates eyeglasses to a number of students from various elementary and secondary schools. Part of the funds to purchase the eyeglasses was made available through the Bert Miller Funds, a fund created in the name of the late Dr. Bert Miller from Nova Scotia.

Refurbishing Emilio Wilson Park playground

The initiative, a collaboration between the Rotary club of St. Martin Sunrise and the Participant Foundation, is to refurbish the existing playground at EWP to realize a vibrant children’s playground and Family recreational space at the Park. There are currently few public playgrounds and very limited facilities on the island catered to outdoor activities which the whole family could enjoy, particularly children.

Rotary Sunrise has Heart, supports Alzheimer Foundation

Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise as a member of Rotary District 7020, who is a partner of Alzheimer Disease International in the Caribbean Dementia Awareness Advocacy Alliance, is committed to providing its support locally to raise the awareness and the advocacy for a dementia friendly Sint Maarten and to achieve respect and the realization of all the human rights of persons with dementia.

SXM Reads Promotes Literacy

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library in collaboration with, the Community Outreach Mentorship & Empowerment International Center (COME), the Rotaract Club of St. Maarten Sunrise, the Rotary Club St. Martin Sunrise, and Sint Maarten National Commission for UNESCO, embarked on a Literacy Awareness Campaign called “ SXM Reads”.

The aim of this campaign is not only to raise awareness in the community, but also to bring forward their concerns regarding illiteracy on the island.

Re-launching of the 6th annual Readers Are Leaders (RAL)

The re-launching of the 6th annual Readers Are Leaders (RAL) program on September 11, 2016, for high school students was a big hit.

SOL DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO LEONARD CONNOR & CHARLES LEOPOLD BELLE PRIMARY SCHOOLS

For the third year, Sol St. Maarten, has again joined forces with the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise to present 375 fully-equipped school bags to the students of the combined Leonard Conner & Charles Leopold Belle Primary School. This year, Sol also honoured the teachers with a token gift.

Rotary Sunrise and Motorworld team up again for students

Motorworld and Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise have joined forces yet again to help start kids on the right path for this school year. School bags containing school materials such as pens, pencils, copy books, sharpeners and erasers were handed out to students at the Sr. Borgia Elementary School and the Sr. Marie Laurence Primary School.

Rotary Club of St Martin Sunrise brings Christmas Cheer to New Start Foundation

This is the fourth year that the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise has organized its annual tree lightning activity. Each year a different foster home is selected, and the event is held at the home to bring lots of cheers and smiles to the children at the foster home.

Connie Gumbs-Francis is the recipient of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise’s ‘Vocational Service Award’

Posted by Rtn.Marcellia Henry

Mrs. Connie Gumbs-Francis personifies the criteria outlined for the Vocational Service Award and after reviewing all nominees our club was proud to select and recognize her for the work she does for youth and the community of St. Maarten.

For years already the White and Yellow Cross Foundation and Rotary Sunrise have a strong relationship, resulting in both parties working together on projects. When Rotary Sunrise contacted the care foundation with the request for a funding project, a topic was easily selected.

Rotary Sunrise Inducts Ruminni Rogers into Membership

Posted by Rtn.Marcellia Henry

Rotary Sunrise Inducts Ruminni Rogers into Membership

On Tuesday February 9, 2016, Mr. Ruminni Rogers was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise. Ruminni Rogers who is a Police Officer, the son of Carlyle Rogers and Ramona Riley-Juan Pedro, and a talented Calysonians, who captured the Junior Calypso crown in 2008, has become the youngest member of the club.

Meeting in Memory of Officer Gamali Benjamin

Posted by Okama Ekpe Brook on Aug 13, 2015

On Wednesday August 5, 2015 proved a very difficult day for all of us in St. Maarten. It was the day when we heard nd some of us witnessed the unfortunate shooting of Police Officer Gamali Benjamin, lovingly called 'Benji'. This incident had dire consequences for the whole community of St. Maarten. Besides the big loss suffered with the death of a dear soul in the line of duty, it was an awakening to the deteriorating levels of safety and security and the overall consequences of youth at risk. In collectively coming to terms on how to deal with this matter, our meeting on August 12th was dedicated to the memory of Officer Benji and prayers for his family.

The meeting drew attention to the need to create more awareness about peaceful coexistence and harmony within the community. We strongly believe that Rotary has a strong role to play in rebuilding a purposeful nation of St. Maarten. Together we can make a lasting difference. Together we can continue the legacy of Officer Benji. Together we can contribute to 'Bringing Back the Friendly Island'. In subsequent meetings, more efforts will be made to conduct a needs assessment on the kinds of activities that can be supported on peace building and outreach to youth at risk. Stay tuned so you can join the initiatives.

Presentation & Visit of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St. Maarten to the Netherlands

Posted by Okama Ekpe Brook on Aug 15, 2015

The Minister Plenipotentiary, Mrs. Josianne Fleming-Artsen was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise breakfast meeting. At the meeting, she talked about her main tasks which is her representation at the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom. The Minister Plenipotentiary mentioned that the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom comprises 15 Dutch Ministers and 3 Minister Plenipotentiaries each of Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten. Other tasks of the Minister Plenipotentiary that Mrs. Fleming-Artsen elaborated on were representation at all invited functions in the Netherlands, representation in Brussels, and assistance to the St. Maarten organizations. The Minister Plenipotentiary also spoke of her cabinet and the functions within the cabinet. President Marcellia Henry indicated that the club was very pleased to have the Minister Plenipotentiary, Mrs. Josianne Fleming-Artsen visit the club to share information about the role and function of the Minister Plenipotentiary. She indicated that the presentation was very interactive and informative, and looks forward to the Minister Plenipotentiary visiting the club once again during her next visit to St. Maarten.
The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise meets every Tuesday at 7am at the Barefoot Terrace Restaurant at the Cyrus Wathey Square on the Boardwalk in Philipsburg.

RI PE Visits Rotary Sunrise

DG Haresh Ramchandani's Visit 2016

CoB 2016 Full Album

COB 2016

We Have Moved!

Change of Board 2012-2013

Martin Luther King Jr. School Cleanup & Beautifica

Vaccination week in the Americas

Readers are Leaders

Club presents school furniture to Starlight School

Change of Board 2010-2011

World Aids Day Presentation

Warm Bed Project Fundraiser

Ambassador of the Rep. of China (Taiwan)

Intl Literacy Day Presentation SXM Academy

Happy Hour with Sunrise Rotaract!

Donation to Foundation for Hope & Music Develop

HAPPY HOUR @ GOAT FISH RESTAURANT

Story Telling By Sunrise Rotaract Club

Soualiga Posters Presentation

Happy Hour - Karakter Restauarnt

Anguilla RoundAbout Project

District Conference St.Croix

Fellowship Evening JLC

DG Rupert Ross visit to our club

Family Breakfast @ Air Lekkerbek

Change of Board 2008

Emilio Wilson Park Clean Up

Crystal Home Donation

DG Rupert Ross Cocktail Reception, Holland House

DG Richard Visits SXM

DG Rupert Ross Cocktail Reception, Holland House

Rotarian Family BreakFast

Induction of 3 new members

Donation of Eye Glasses Sunrise Rotary - BERT MILL

- Change of Board 2006

Thanksgiving Fellowship at Big 5 Cafe

Christmas Party Gift Xchange

- District Conference Turks & Caicos

- Tree Planting I Can Foundation

New Year Party Sopranos

- KAROKE EVENING

- Board Meets DG Tom

- Emilio Wilson Park Playground

Christmas Gift Exchange 2007

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Meeting in Memory of Officer Gamali Benjamin

Aug 13, 2015 by Okama Ekpe Brook

Presentation & Visit of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St. Maarten to the Netherlands

Aug 15, 2015 by Okama Ekpe Brook

Rotary Sunrise has Heart, supports Alzheimer Foundation

Refurbishing Emilio Wilson Park playground

Rotary Sunrise Inducts Ruminni Rogers into Membership

by Rtn.Marcellia Henry

Rotary Sunrise Inducts Ruminni Rogers into Membership

SOL DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO LEONARD CONNOR & CHARLES LEOPOLD BELLE PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Rotary Club of St Martin Sunrise brings Christmas Cheer to New Start Foundation

by Rtn.Marcellia Henry

Re-launching of the 6th annual Readers Are Leaders (RAL)

The re-launching of the 6th annual Readers Are Leaders (RAL) program on September 11, 2016, for high school students was a big hit.

SXM Reads Promotes Literacy

The aim of this campaign is not only to raise awareness in the community, but also to bring forward their concerns regarding illiteracy on the island.

Rotary Sunrise and Motorworld team up again for students

Press Release:Sunrise Rotary Club presents school furniture to Starlight School

Sep 02, 2011 by Rtn.Cookie Bijlani

ST PETERS, ST MAARTEN, August 24, 2011: In response to a request from the Starlight Educational Center for assistance with their worn-out school furniture, The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise contacted some school boards in the Netherlands if they could help out. The result was presented last Wednesday when 40 school desks and chairs for children age 4 to 6 were delivered at the school in St. Peters.

The Starlight Educational Center is

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St. Martin Sunrise Rotary Constitution

Be The Inspiration

"Service above Self"

We meet In Person

Tuesdays at 7:00 AM

Carl & Sons Café

Walter Nisbeth Rd
Pondfill next to bakery
Philipsburg, 00000
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Phone:

5269289

Email:

sunrisesxm8@gmail.com

Every 1st Tuesday of the Month, meeting in Person Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, meeting is Virtual on zoom at 7:15 PM

District Site

Bulletins

Venue Map

Be The Inspiration

"Service above Self"

We meet In Person

Tuesdays at 7:00 AM

Carl & Sons Café

Walter Nisbeth Rd
Pondfill next to bakery
Philipsburg, 00000
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Phone:

5269289

Email:

sunrisesxm8@gmail.com

Every 1st Tuesday of the Month, meeting in Person Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, meeting is Virtual on zoom at 7:15 PM

District Site

Bulletins

Venue Map

Valda Hazel

Site Pages

About Our Club

Board Meets Every 2nd Thursday of the Month

Why Join Sunrise?

The Service Committees

RI PE Visits Rotary Sunrise

DG Haresh Ramchandani's Visit 2016

CoB 2016 Full Album

COB 2016

We Have Moved!

Change of Board 2012-2013

Martin Luther King Jr. School Cleanup & Beautifica

Vaccination week in the Americas

Readers are Leaders

Club presents school furniture to Starlight School

Change of Board 2010-2011

World Aids Day Presentation

Warm Bed Project Fundraiser

Ambassador of the Rep. of China (Taiwan)

Intl Literacy Day Presentation SXM Academy

Happy Hour with Sunrise Rotaract!

Donation to Foundation for Hope & Music Develop

HAPPY HOUR @ GOAT FISH RESTAURANT

Story Telling By Sunrise Rotaract Club

Soualiga Posters Presentation

Happy Hour - Karakter Restauarnt

Anguilla RoundAbout Project

District Conference St.Croix

Fellowship Evening JLC

DG Rupert Ross visit to our club

Family Breakfast @ Air Lekkerbek

Change of Board 2008

Emilio Wilson Park Clean Up

Crystal Home Donation

DG Rupert Ross Cocktail Reception, Holland House

DG Richard Visits SXM

DG Rupert Ross Cocktail Reception, Holland House

Rotarian Family BreakFast

Induction of 3 new members

Donation of Eye Glasses Sunrise Rotary - BERT MILL

- Change of Board 2006

Thanksgiving Fellowship at Big 5 Cafe

Christmas Party Gift Xchange

- District Conference Turks & Caicos

- Tree Planting I Can Foundation

New Year Party Sopranos

- KAROKE EVENING

- Board Meets DG Tom

- Emilio Wilson Park Playground

Christmas Gift Exchange 2007

Rotary International

RI President Home

Rotary Global Rewards

Joining Rotary

Rotary History

Rotary Foundation

For New Members

President

Valda Hazel

Vice President

Rtn.Irma Gumbs

Immediate Past President

Marcellia Henry

Secretary

Jharna Dialani

Treasurer

Rtn.Angela Gordon

Club Membership Chair

Damali Bryson

Club Public Image Chair

Dolly Sadarangani-Ahuja

Rotary Foundation Chair

Rtn.Angela Gordon

Leadership Chair

Cookie Bijlani

Vocational Service Chair

Malaine Dublin Lake

International Service Chair

Martha Pouchie

Community Service Chair

Jina Mamtani-Mahbubani

Disaster Relief Chair

Environmental Chair

Youth Service Chair

Fundraising Chair

Wellness Chair

Jina Mamtani-Mahbubani

Sergeant-at-Arms

Glenda Shillingford

Member Birthdays:

Dolly Sadarangani-Ahuja

April 7
Jharna Dialani

April 9
Rtn.Angela Gordon

April 19
Glenda Shillingford

April 23

Join Date:

Rtn.Angela Gordon

April 15, 2008

16 years
Glenda Shillingford

April 18, 2019

5 years

Meeting in Memory of Officer Gamali Benjamin

Aug 13, 2015 by Okama Ekpe Brook

Presentation & Visit of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St. Maarten to the Netherlands

Aug 15, 2015 by Okama Ekpe Brook

Rotary Sunrise has Heart, supports Alzheimer Foundation

Refurbishing Emilio Wilson Park playground

Rotary Sunrise Inducts Ruminni Rogers into Membership

by Rtn.Marcellia Henry

Rotary Sunrise Inducts Ruminni Rogers into Membership

SOL DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO LEONARD CONNOR & CHARLES LEOPOLD BELLE PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Rotary Club of St Martin Sunrise brings Christmas Cheer to New Start Foundation

by Rtn.Marcellia Henry

Re-launching of the 6th annual Readers Are Leaders (RAL)

The re-launching of the 6th annual Readers Are Leaders (RAL) program on September 11, 2016, for high school students was a big hit.

SXM Reads Promotes Literacy

The aim of this campaign is not only to raise awareness in the community, but also to bring forward their concerns regarding illiteracy on the island.