11th issue Newsletter

DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 11 28TH JUNE 2018

DISTRICT ROTARACT REPRESENTATIVE MESSAGE

"So long, farewell, it's time to say good- can serve." May our service to humanity as #MakeADifference and #LeaveYourMark. I
bye..." the words of one of my favourite young Rotarians, forever be our calling card, am also grateful for my family, friends and
movies, The Sound of Music, come to mind reminding us that our small and great acts of coworkers who have kept me grounded
as I write this final message as District kindness matter. I take this opportunity once throughout the year and been a source of
Rotaract Representative 2017-2018. Reflect- moral support through the highs and lows of
ing on the past twelve months evoke a DRR KEZRA LASHLEY DRR-ing. I say a special thank you to DRR
mixture of emotions. Happiness because my Jevaughn of District 7020 for the opportuni-
team and I have been able to create a won- more to thank my amazing team. From the ty to collaborate and to learn from you and
derful framework whereby you, the Rotarac- DRRs (IPDRR Ever, DRRE Delon and my mentor PDRR, Rotarian Giselle, for all
tors of District 7030 have been able to DRRN Anya) to my Rotaract District Com- your guidance and encouragement to apply
#MakeADifference and #LeaveYourMark. mittee inclusive of all my ADRRs, thank to be DRR. To the Rotaract Club of Piarco
Slight sadness because the experience has you for all your support and hard work (U.W.I.), thank you, thank you, thank you!
come to an end. For the past ten years of my which has not gone unnoticed and unappre- My gratitude to you all cannot be explained
life, I have had the wonderful experience of ciated. In your own way, I have seen you I am super proud to be handing over to
being a part of the Rotary International DRRE Delon, who I have seen blossom into
family, who have been a thoughtful and dedicated leader who will
#MakingADifference in the lives of our be taking us to higher heights. DRRE Delon,
fellow men and women, not just on the I pledge my support to you because I know
international arena, but right here in the that We R going to do amazing things. I
Caribbean. This year, we have been able to close with the words of one of my favourite
save approximately 2892 lives from the poems; " They say you die twice. Once
donation of 984 pints of blood, planted 204 when your heart stops...and again when your
trees, given 100 books to underprivileged name is spoken for the last time. If you
children in Brazil, contributed US$4839.00 inspire just one person or be a catalyst for
to our Water Sanitation project in Haiti and one small change...you can be immortal.
provided US$2000.00 in relief aid to territo- The ones you touch carry you with them
ries affected by tropical storms in 2017. forever. There is someone centuries from
Each action by each Rotaractor, be it small now who needs to know you." I dedicate my
or great, will live on in the lives of those we year as DRR to my mother, someone who
impact. As Dr. Martin Luther King puts it, has left her mark on my life. May we all be
"everyone can be great...because anybody
inspirational in our own way.

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE - RI PRESIDENT IAN RISELEY

For 60 years, choosing a theme has a Difference to those who had lost planted, but I am delighted to announce
been the privilege, and sometimes the everything. In Guatemala, I saw the that we have already far surpassed our
challenge, of each incoming president. difference that simple wood stoves are original goal of 1.2 million trees, one
Looking back on those past themes making in the lives of women who had new tree per Rotarian. And, all over the
opens a small window into the thinking been cooking on open fires: They no world, Rotary is continuing its advoca-
and the vision of each leader – how longer breathe smoke when they cook, cy, fundraising, and support for polio
they saw Rotary, the place they saw for they spend less time gathering fire- eradication. Last year, wild poliovirus
Rotary in the world, and what they wood, and they are using their stoves caused only 22 cases of paralysis in
hoped Rotary would achieve. When to start small businesses. In Israel, I only two countries. I am confident that
my turn came to choose a theme, I did visited a Rotary-supported hyperbaric soon that number will be zero, and we
not hesitate. I knew immediately that center that is helping brain injury and will begin a new phase in the timeline
our theme in 2017-18 would be Rota- stroke patients return to healthy, pro- of eradication: counting down at least
ry: Making a Difference. For me, that ductive lives. In communities around three years from the last sign of wild
small phrase describes not only what the world, Rotarians are Making a virus to the certification of a polio-free
we do now, but what we aspire to do. Difference by resettling refugees, world. As Juliet and I return home to
We want to make a difference. We immunizing children, ensuring a safe Australia, we will bring warm memo-
strive to help, to have an impact, to blood supply, and helping young peo- ries of the places we have visited, the
make the world a bit better. Over the ple learn and thrive. All over the world, friends we have made, and the service
past two years, I have seen so many I have been a part of Rotarians’ com- we have seen. Thank you, all of you,
ways that Rotary is doing just that. In mitment to planting trees. As this issue for the tremendous work you are doing,
California, after the devastating wild- of The Rotarian goes to press, we are
fires last year, I saw Rotarians Making still awaiting the final count of trees through Rotary: Making a Difference.

PAGE 2 DISTRICT CONFERENCE RECAP

District 7030 held it’s annual conference in Guyana from the 14th - 18th June 2018 so I de-
cided to get some feedback from the attendees. Here’s what they had to say and why you
shouldn’t miss the next one.

Q. What were your highlights for the conference? Share a fond moment.

Samantha Marty Bruney - Everistus Jn.
Rotaract Club of Marie - Ro-
Boodoosingh Marie Galante - tatact Club of
Treasurer St. Lucia -
- Rotaract IPDRR
I really appreciat-
Club of Piarco ed seeing everyone again Closing ceremony as it may
and sharing new moments be my last one, seeing DRR
(U.W.I) - and learning more about -ship pass over and seeing
everyone. the clubs rewarded for their
Community work.
Issa Hospedales
Service Director - Port of Spain Julene Barrett -
West - Rotaract Club
Everything is all blurred of Georgetown
into one but that theme par- Highlights from Central - Inter-
ty was real vibes and I real the conference national Ser-
enjoyed that community was definitely meeting the vice Director -
service project and meeting “Frenchies” i roomed with Public Relations Lead Dis-
the family we painted the 2 as well so from learning trict Conference
house for. The little heart I about their culture, to strug-
gling to communicate to There are too many fond
have melted. their crazy energy, twas memories, I’m in with-
always good vybz being drawal. Seeing the smile on
Ariel Derrick - around them. Honestly con- Pretty’s face (the youngest
Rotaract Club of ference might’ve been kin- child of the mother who we
Antigua - PRO da dull without themm . built the house for).
Looking forward to more of Watching the children
#WhereIsChris - the same next year. plant their dreams and lis-
LMAO tening to the words of en-
Finishing a bottle of Eng- Iyanka James - couragement and positivity
lish Harbour with only 4 Rotaract Club of from the Rotaractors to the
people before the Jouvert South St. Lucia - children from the girl’s
party. The jouvert party Community Ser- home and fellowshipping
itself and liming till 7am. vice Director at every point during con-
ference. Meeting in person
Carlyn Joseph - It had to be opening cere- names who I’ve seen be-
Rotaract Club of mony toward the end when fore and new names… but
Gros Islet - Incom- we got to see dances from feeling like I’ve known
ing Secretary the different cultures of them for ages.
beautiful Guyana. It was
My highlights for conference spectacular.
was one of a little difference
but much better in may ways,
met new friends from different
countries and had more of a
fun adventure than my previ-
ous. I really wish the food was
a bit different too but what I
say every culture is different.

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Bettina Marian - Tanisha Mills - Philbert Williams - Rota-
Rotaract Club of Rotaract Club of ract Club of Tobago - IPP
Pointe-a-Pitre - Vice Nevis - President - ADRR - Support Mem-
President - ADRR ber, District Training
My highlights of Team
It is difficult to an- conference were
swer. For me each second PDG Lara’s session at PETS. Seeing the calmness of the conference
shared with my Rota-family was The food was fantastic. The chair regardless of the situation. You
important and amazing. I come horse cart ride was awesome. never saw him get angry there were no
every year to feel this indescrib- Getting to experience a different signs of stress shown and he carried
able emotion. I was deeply culture and environment was about his duties with ease. The eager-
touched during the community great. I enjoyed the opportunity ness to serve ant the community ser-
service in the Haurarui village, to help the community of Hau- vice project was one to witness and
seeing the joy and gratitude in raruni in all the different ways treasure. The excitement Rotaractors
the children’s eyes was price- we did and it was fun interact- had with lending a hand and chipping
less. I felt so useful at that mo- ing with old friends and making in to do their part was amazing to see.
ment. Congratulations to the new ones. No one wanted to sit and do nothing ,
conference team for making all everyone wanted to have their hand at
of this possible it was truly im- the task with echoed regrets of not
pressive. bringing their own tools to help it
along faster.

Q. Tell me about your first conference experience. How was it ? Did it exceed your expectations?

Desma Saltibus - Rotaract Ritesh Doerga - Rotaract Club of FRESH - Incoming Secretary
Club of St. Lucia - Incom-
ing President To be honest I didn't know what to expect because everyone has a different experience.
Guyana gave me more than only the conference. I’m kind of an introvert but I loved being

This was my very first con- with everyone, getting to them, their culture, their country. It was an incredible experi-
ference and it was a great ence. My board was surprised with me, that I was in touch with so many people from all
one. One of my fondest moments was countries, I was in my comfort zone learning so much from them and when so may good people
the community service activity. I was come together it’s a blessing. I didn’t want it to end. I couldn’t have asked for a better or bigger first

amazed at the fact that they found a Shanice Williams - Rotaract Boris Mckie - Rotaract Club of Kings-
Club of Port of Spain West - town - President
project for over 100 persons to partake
It exceeded my expectations. It was a lot
in and it was beyond impactful. The Member more fun than I expected. Initially I was
anxious about attending the conference
training sessions were of great value. I Conference was great. I mainly because I was the sole repre-
learnt more than I thought I sentative from my club, it was also my first district
was able to learn a great deal not only event so I didn’t know what to expect. However my

from the presentations but from the would, about the club and about the cor-
Rotaractors. I was able to gain differ- rect way to brand myself and grow my E.Q.

ent perspectives from the various and that was very impactful. Also the fel-

clubs and countries. This allowed me lowship activities were pretty good feelings of anxiety quickly vanished upon my arrival at

to learn a bit more about myself and (planned and unplanned). The hotel was the Grantley Adams Airport where I met other travel-

open my eyes to endless opportunities pretty nice as well even with the little mis- ling Rotaractors who were also en-route to Guyana
who made me feel welcomed and comfortable by ask-
that Rotaract has to offer. I also got to haps i.e. the pool but the staff was nice and ing me to join them. By sitting and conversing with
experience the awesome networking my roommates were sweethearts. The them I realized just how much of a family Rotaract
Guyana team was amazing and were really really is. I also felt welcomed upon arriving in Guyana
that my club mates kept speaking welcoming and loving and easy to talk to when I received a wonderful greeting from members of
the conference team. I was able to not only make sev-
about. Through this I was able to make (especially Duke), just great hosts. It did eral new friendships that I hope would last me a life-
some new and valuable connections. meet most of my expectations. I didn't time but I also learned a lot from both my fellow dele-

This district conference definitely expect the NO SLEEP part of the confer-

brought my love and appreciation for ence but it was completely worth it.. Defi-

Rotaract to a higher level. nitely attending the next one. gates and the various conference presenters.

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2017/2018 Winners & Achievements

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Celebrating our Rotaractors who’ve turned 30 2017/2018

Kisha Miller - Rota- Melissa Halfhide - Quintin Griffith - Rotaract Club of Piarco
ract Club of Grena- Rotaract Club of (U.W.I.)
da Paramaribo Club Positions:
Club Positions: Club Positions: Professional Development Director
Community Service Head of the Ballo- International Service Director
Director tage Committee President
Finance Director Public Relations District Positions:
Club Service Director Officer Incoming Disaster Preparedness Officer
President Vice President
District Positions: President Wendy Gumbs-Seepersaud - Rotaract Club
ADRR of Georgetown
DLT Clairperson Donell Miller - Club Positions:
Rotaract Club of Sophia Literacy Project Coordinator
Dynutha Adonia - Georgetown Club Service Director
Rotaract Club of Club Positions:
Georgetown Club Service Direc- Bettina Marian - Rotaract Club of Pointe
Club Positions: tor a Pitre
International Service Sergeant at Arms
Director Vice President Club Positions:
Vice President Community Service Director
Secretary Calvin Barker - Vice President
President Rotaract Club of
District Positions: Georgetown District Positions
ADRR Club Positions: ADRR
Conference Secretary Sergeant at Arms
Emilie Manubin - Emmanuelle
Dominick Azincourt Rotaract Club of Tarer - Rota-
Club Positions: Pointe a Pitre ract Club of
PRO Club Positions: Pointe a Pitre
District Positions Community Service
Support Member - Margareth Blonbou -
District Webmaster Rotaract Club of Director
Pointe a Pitre
Jordan Club Positions: Sylvain Magnat François-
Beauchamp Secretary - Rotaract Club Xavier Urbino
- Rotaract of Pointe a Pi- - Rotaract
Club of Juan Scheuerman- tre Club of Pointe
Pointe a Rotaract Club of a Pitre
Genesis
Club Positions: Abigail Dapaloe - Rotaract Club of Genesis
Professional Devel- Club Positions:
opment Director Community Service Director

Zephanya Zeefuik - Rotaract Club of Genesis

Club Positions:
Vice President
Treasurer
Finance Director
Professional Development Director
Club Service Director
International Service Director
Secretary
District Positions:
District Translations Officer

DISTRICT UPDATES

WE R

2017-18 RI Theme: “Rotary: Making A Follow us on
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2017-18 Rotaract District 7030 Theme:
“Make A Difference, Leave Your Mark”

“We R”

The Four Way Test and the motto ‘Service above Self’ we recite by heart is now our way of life. Rotary in 1962 and 1968 created
Interact and Rotaract respectively, for the purpose of bringing ‘Service above Self’ to the next generation. Each of us has agreed
to this ideology by accepting membership in our respective clubs. Rotary, Rotaract and Interact are bound by the common thread
of altruism.

We must recognize that this is the blood in our veins; the sunlight to our leaves; and the nuclear fusion in our Sun. It is with these
commonalities in mind that these plans and objectives are designed. The ultimate goal of this year’s Theme is to focus on the
blood, sunlight and nuclear fusion that we all have and not limit ourselves to separation, based on differences in name and/or age.
To reach more and to impact more we need to combine our efforts and let Rotary shine. The theme “We R” is just the reference
we will use to remember that “We are One!”.

It is the plan to ensure that we; Rotary, Rotaract and Interact; continue to touch lives together. We are a selfless group. This year,
let’s develop even more our understanding

and relationship. Understanding opens the gateway to foster increased appreciation. Increased appreciation for one another will
cause our relationships to bloom. Our service is to put humanity first; as such we must continue to execute projects that bring
benefits to others. While simultaneously increasing project collaboration and more involvement of all Rotary partners.

The Rotaract experience is embodied in various facets of life: diligence, service to the community, fellowship, professional influ-
ence and fun. It is through these experiences that the young capitalize on their age to achieve what they may not have without
the opportunity of Rotaract, Rotary partners. This single fact once used, in the various contexts as per country, will allow Rota-
ry to continue to impact each community, country and the world.