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Rotary International President – Sakuji Tanaka (Japan)District 7020 Governor – Vance Lewis (British Virgin

Islands)

Peace Through Service

Newsletter Editor – Kitty Bucsko (RC of Anguilla)

TABLE OF CONTENTSWHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS ISSUE…

…PDF file is best viewed at 75 %.

News of District interest first… Page No.District ThemeDG Vance’s Travel Schedule

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Photos of DG’s travel to St. Croix 3Viva Lisbon! 4Club Charter Celebrations 6RI’s General Secretary 6Coming Events 7Group Study Exchange, 7020 8Club-of-the-Month 10E-Club for District 7020 11Georgia Rotary Student Program (Scholarship Opportunity) 12

Club News St. Thomas 15 St. Maarten 17 Les Cayes, Haiti 19 Aquin, Haiti 22

District 7020 Newsletter August, 2012

DG Vance


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St. Thomas East 23 Road Town, BVI 24 St. John, USVI (A green club!) 25 St. Croix Mid-Isle 25 Nassau Sunrise 26 INTERACT CORNER 27 ROTARACT CORNER 28 St. Croix Harborside 29Crossword (Rotary history)Wee smileReferences

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Visit the updated District website ( www.7020.org)Webmaster – Christy Almeida

Experience the Passion of Rotary

DG Vance’s Travel & Visit Schedule


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DG Vance visits St. Croix

DG Vance with Rotary St.Croix President Sandra— at Reminisce.

Working the Adopt a Spot with Harbor Side Club Members, DG and PP Monica along with AG Deborah, Pres. Ralph and other members had some great fellowship:

Viva Lisbon!

Lisbon is an explorer's paradise

Lisbon is the second-oldest European capital. Athens, Greece, is the oldest. Many great explorers once lived in Lisbon -Vasco da Gama, Magellan, and Prince Henry the Navigator. At its peak, the city served as capital to an empire spanning several continents, from South America to Asia. That history is now captured in world-class museums and monuments, including the stunning Monument to the Discoveries (shown on next page).


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Where is Portugal? Where is Lisbon?

Figure 11 Figure 22

About the Monument to the Discoveries

The Monument to the Discoveries is located on the estuary of the Tagus river in Lisbon, Portugal – the site where countless ships sailed into the unknown during the great Age of Exploration of the 15th and 16th centuries. During these 200 years the Europeans extended their cultures to virtually the entire globe.

The Portuguese were second to none in their curiosity and daring. Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Saint Francis Xavier, Ferdinand Magellan, Pedro Escobar – their names echo through the annals of discovery. Their reach included the Americas, India, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific islands.

The 52-meter high monument (shown at left3) is in the shape of the prow of a ship. The bow faces the river – the stern side features a sword reaching the full height of the structure.

On the sides of the monument are representations of 33 Portuguese who were instrumental in the quest for discovery – explorers, scientists, artists, missionaries, and cartographers.

The monument was conceived and executed by artist Cottinelli Telmo and sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida as part of the Portuguese World Fair in 1940.

The original materials were perishable, so it was rebuilt in concrete in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator. A stunning mosaic wind rose forms the pavement leading up to the monument. Displayed within the wind rose is a world map with the routes of famous Portuguese explorers. The mosaic was a gift from South Africa in 1960.4

1 http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/google_map_portugal.htm2 http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/portugal/3 http://lost-at-sea-memorials.com/?p=12164 http://lost-at-sea-memorials.com/?p=1216


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Lisbon is also unique among European capitals. Located on the edge of the continent, it developed its own strong artistic heritage. Spared much of the devastation of World War II by the country's neutrality, the city has not undergone the massive post-war renovation typical in other European capitals. Many of its neighborhoods maintain a charmingly antiquated and medieval appearance.

The city is built on seven hills, each with a different personality. A tram ride to the top offers visitors breathtaking viewpoints.

The mild, mostly sunny climate, makes the days seem longer, making it perfect for exploring. Experience the city's genuine and multifaceted neighborhoods, and become fascinated by an eclectic mix of sights and sounds.

From Wikipedia:Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal with a population of 547,631 within its administrative limits on a land area of 84.8 km2 (33 sq mi). The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of 958 km2 (370 sq mi), making it the 9th most populous urban area in the European Union.

About 2,831,000 people live in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (which represents approximately 27% of the population of the country). Lisbon is the westernmost large city located in Europe, as well as its westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast. It lies in the western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River.

Climate

Lisbon has a Subtropical-Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm to hot summers. The average annual temperature is 21 °C (70 °F) during the day and 13 °C (55 °F) at night.

Feature June5

Record high temperature, C˚ (F˚) 41.5 (106.7)Average high, C˚ (F˚) 24.8 (76.6)Daily mean, C˚ (F˚) 20.4 (68.7)Average low, C˚ (F˚) 15.9Record low, C˚ (F˚) 10.3 (50.5)

Local attractionsMuseums and monuments include the Jeronimos Monastery in Belem, a symbol of triumph, the Belem Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Saint Georges Castle and the famous Alfama district offer some of the best views in town. And the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum hosts the oil tycoon's vast collection of art. If you like shopping, Lisbon's your place. Bargains abound. The greater Lisbon region also includes two UNESCO World Heritage sites, palaces, beaches, mountains, and other areas of historical interest within kilometers of the city center.

Figure 36 - Panoramic view of Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon. Photo Steffen Benter.

5 Lisbon-Geophysical Institute climate date normal of 1971-2000.6 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/portugal/lisbon-jeronimos-monastery


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RI’S GENERAL SECRETARYa little history and information

The day-to-day operations of Rotary International’s Secretariat are under the supervision of the general secretary, the top professional officer of Rotary. The current Rotary General Secretary is John Hewko – shown below.

Although the general secretary is responsible to the RI Board of Directors and president, he provides the ongoing management for nearly 500 staff members who compose the Secretariat of Rotary International.

The general secretary serves as secretary to the RI Board. He is also the chief executive and financial officer of The Rotary Foundation, under the supervision of the trustees of the Foundation. He is the secretary of all Rotary committees as well as the Council on Legislation, regional conferences and the annual Rotary convention.

The general secretary is appointed by the RI Board for a term of not more than five years and is usually re-elected.

Since 1910, the following men have served in that position.

Chesley Perry, the original general secretary, served from 1910 to 1942. Others who followed were Phil Lovejoy (1942-52), George Means (1953-72), Harry Stewart (1972-78), Herb Pigman (1979-86), Philip Lindsey (1986-90) and Spencer Robinson, Jr. (1990-93).

Herb Pigman was re-elected to the position in 1993. He was succeeded by Geoffrey Large (1995-97) and Aaron Hyatt(1997-2000). Ed Futa became General Secretary in 2000, and currently John Hewko is the General Secretary, named to the position in 2011. Throughout the history of Rotary, the personal influence and administrative skills of our general secretaries have significantly shaped the course of Rotary programs and activities.

Celebration/Activity Date

Attendance Report Due

Club Charter Celebrations

3rd of the month

St. Croix West, USVI August 12, 1968 Abaco, Bahamas August 20, 1971 West Nassau, Bahamas September 2, 1970 Port Antonio, Jamaica September 8, 1970 St. Andrew, Jamaica September 8, 1966 St. Croix Harborside, USVI September 10, 1996 Jacmel, Haiti September 12, 1984 Downtown Kingston, Jamaica September 21, 1982


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AugustRotary Membership and Extension month

International Literacy DaySeptember 8, 2012

World Interact WeekWeek of November 5

World Rotaract WeekWeek of March 13, 2013

District 7020 Conference BVIMay 14-18, 2013

Rotaract District ConferenceMay 29 – June 2, 2013

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Rotary International ConventionLisbon, PortugalJune 23-26, 2013

I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work,

the more I have of it.

…Thomas Jefferson3rd president of US (1743 - 1826)


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ROTARY GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE…submitted by Kameika Fullerton-DeLisser

Do you know anyone who would like to spend 4 weeks on an all-expense paid trip to India to learn about Indian culture, share their own culture and gain exposure that will provide them with a lifetime of memories, all while becoming a Rotary and country ambassador? The Rotary Group Study Exchange (GSE) in December 2012 could be for

them!

The GSE programme is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women in their initial years of professional life. Teams are comprised of 4 team members and one Rotarian team leader. The exchange is for 4 weeks during

which the team will visit local businesses, government offices and community organizations in the host district, tour historical and cultural sites, stay with Rotarian host families, and make presentations about their home countries and professions. Airfare, accommodation and meals are all covered by the District and The Rotary Foundation.

Applications are now open for 4 team members who will travel to Bhubaneshwar, India from Jamaica on November 30 and return on December 31, 2012. To qualify, applicants must –

1. Be between 25 and 40 years old.2. Be employed with at least 2 years work experience.3. Be personable, articulate, cooperative, motivated team players, and enthusiastic about their profession.4. Complete the attached application form, which includes writing an essay.5. Be endorsed by a Rotary Club in our District.

N.B. Rotarians, their spouses and children are not eligible.

What's the catch? None! It's just part of Rotary's commitment to building young leaders! Share this email and help someone get the trip of a lifetime. An opportunity like this may never come again!

For more about the GSE programme, visit RI's website or email me at [email protected].

***************The history of Bhubaneswar may be viewed as two phases: Ancient Bhubaneswar and Modern Bhubaneswar. While the ancient city has a history that goes back more than 2000 years, the modern city came into existence in 1948.7

Known as the temple city of India, Bhubaneshwar has been the historical hub of many things. This city is located in the western coast of India. This city was once the capital of ancient Kalinga. Now it is the capital of modern Orissa.

It became the capital in 1948 i.e. one year after the independence of India. The history of Bhubaneshwar goes back over 2000 years.

Literally Bhubaneshwar means "Lord of the Universe" and it was also once known as the "Cathedral of the East". Now it is one of the most developing IT Hubs in India. With a population over a million , Bhubaneshwar, India is still maintaining a high rate of population growth.

Points of InterestThe rich heritage of the city makes it a real toast for the eyes of the visitors. There are many places in and around the city where one will find extreme adventure and beautiful places to visit. Apart from the historical heritage it also has some of the modern day hangouts.

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Amongst the historical places Lingaraj temple, Mukteshwara temple, Rajarani temple and the Brahmeshwara temple are some of the famous temples where one can find the ancient history of India engraved. Amongst the modern day hangouts in Bhubaneshwar, India some are the State Museum, State Planetarium, Nandankanan, Regional Science center, Ekaamra Hat and the famous BDA NICCO Park.

With its rich cultural heritage and modern day amenities Bhubaneshwar, India has perfectly merged its intriguing past uniquely with its modern day aspirations.


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CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH IS HERE AGAIN

The object of the Club-of-the-Month (COTM) programme is to encourage clubs to reach their goals by celebrating the Rotary theme given to each month of the year. By sharing the activities of participating clubs among all Rotarians, we aim to expand on the service all clubs can provide to their members and their communities.

The program is intended as an Ideas Forum moreso than a competition. With this in mind, all entries will be posted on the website. Every attempt will be made by the COTM Committee to summarise new concepts.

What does your club do for you?

Has your club created successful partnerships?

Has your club established a Membership Strategy? Has your club created some innovative ways of engaging members?

Why is your club attractive to potential members? What is it about the identity of your club that makes it unique?

How unique is your new-member induction ceremony?

What kind of mentorship do you provide for new members?

Does your club partner with other local organizations for community projects or fundraisers?

WE WANT YOU TO SHARE THESE SUCCESSES

WITH ALL CLUBS IN THE DISTRICT

Please contact your Club President and/or Assistant Governor (AG) for further information.

AUGUST IS

PARTNERSHIPS AND MEMBERSHIP

MONTH


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CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH THEMES

Month ThemeAugust Partnerships and MembershipSeptember New GenerationsOctober Service Month – Vocation, Community and International serviceNovember Rotary Foundation MonthDecember Family Month and Fellowship MonthJanuary Rotary Awareness MonthFebruary World Understanding Month and Public Relations MonthMarch Emphases Month – Literacy, Environment, Health & Hunger, Water

Note: In a month where there is more than one theme, only one submission per club will be accepted, but the application can be submitted for any one of the theme areas. Clubs should consider reporting on all themes.

E-CLUB for District 7020 - Will it suit you?Preparations

District 7020 is planning and moving forward to create a new Rotary club – an E-club.

Rotary E-clubs became official in July 2010 when the 2010 Council on Legislation voted to make E-clubs a permanent part of Rotary International. E-clubs meet online in a variety of formats. An E-club operates the same way as does any other Rotary club.

An E-club is designed primarily for business, professional, and community leaders who are unable to attend a weekly meeting in person (due to physical disabilities, location constraints, or busy schedules).

At this time, District 7020 is looking only for current Rotarians who might find it more convenient to participate in an E-club format. Participation will be limited at this point to the District 7020 geographic location. Our goal right now is toinform the district and to find out how many Rotarians in the district would be prospective E-club members.

The E-club option offers the opportunity to meet, conduct service projects, and participate in Rotary fellowship.

From time to time, Rotarians who miss their regular Rotary club meeting may make up a meeting by attending an e-club meeting online – a valuable service for all members.

Are you interested? Or do you know of someone in District 7020 for whom this E-club would be a viable option? Please send an email to Kitty at [email protected]. …and watch this newsletter for further information!

Rotary’s Areas of Focus

Peace and Conflict Resolution Disease prevention Water and Sanitation Maternal and Child Health Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development


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What is the Georgia Rotary Student Program?Information on applying for 2013-14 School Year

Now accepting applications!!

Since 1946, Rotarians in Georgia, USA, have promoted world peace through understanding by offering scholarships to international students for one year of study in Georgia colleges and universities. Georgia Rotary Clubs sponsor students recommended by a Rotary Club in their home country.

The students become adopted members of a Georgia "host family," but live on-campus at the school they attend.

This is a scholarship program, not an exchange!

Each year, about 80 students from all over the world make friends in the United States and other nations and learn about differing cultures and life styles. Georgia Rotarians believe "Peace is Possible" and through GRSP promote international goodwill through the bonds of friendship and understanding.

Our Scholarship Covers

The scholarship covers one scholastic year, from August to May, and is for undergraduate study in colleges and universities located in the State of Georgia..Our Scholarship Pays

1. Tuition2. Book allowance3. Meals4. College provided room

Applicant must provide

1. Transportation from country to USA and return2. Medical insurance3. $3,000 spending money4. Any income taxes imposed by the government on the scholarship money

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be 18 years but not 25 years of age by August 1 the year studies begin.2. Have not studied in the USA.3. Must be single and not cohabitate in any way for the duration of the scholarship .4. Must be an undergraduate student

Tax Information

Please be aware that scholarship recipients may be required to pay taxes on their scholarships to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Please visit the IRS website.

Applications are due in early October.

Download the GRSP Primer here: http://grsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/GRSP-Primer.pdf


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Requirements for Submitting an Applicationto the Georgia Rotary Student Program

Now accepting applications!

View the complete application information online at this URL:

http://grsp.org/about-grsp/application-requirements/

Information about each qualified applicant is made available to every Rotary Club in the state of Georgia. The various Rotary Clubs throughout the state choose the student they wish to sponsor, as well as the school the student will attend.

Criteria for selection is based on outstanding leadership qualities, excellent academic ability, and high moral standards, but each individual club has the final choice. The local club may include any other information they may want to consider, including but not limited to, hobbies, sex, cultural background, or career plans.

Students are not selected merely on academic achievement, but must meet the eligibility requirements of the school they will be attending.

Students submitting application should be truthful and forthcoming. Misrepresentation on an application may exclude a student from participating in the Georgia Rotary Student Program.

1. Please complete the application online in English. Print out a copy for yourself. Then click SUBMIT.

2. You must submit a recent headshot photo in .jpg format of yourself when you submit the online application. Please have it ready before you access the application. The photo may be color or black & white. It should be no larger than 1 MB and should be labeled with your last name, then first name, such as ComerJanis.jpg.

3. After submitting the online application, mail the following documents to the following postal address:

GRSPP.O. Box 61327Savannah, GAU.S.A. 31420

Documents required:

(a) Final high school (gymnasium) transcript.

(b) If presently in college or in graduate work, send a transcript of each year attended (including courses currently under study).

(c) All applicants applying for a scholarship to begin or continue graduate work must submit an original set of transcripts covering all completed college courses and an official statement from the school explaining the degree earned.

4. Test Requirements: Tests are required for all students entering schools in Georgia. Tests must be taken no later than October 31 of the year you apply.

It is the student’s responsibility to register and take tests immediately upon deciding to submit the application.


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Indicate on the application form when you will be taking the tests. Failure to take tests will result in your not being eligible to receive a scholarship. The test score original as furnished by the testing service must be submitted to the Georgia Rotary Student Program before a scholarship can be awarded. Schools do not accept copies. Notify us immediately if you must change test dates.

5. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from different teachers. Letters should include academic ability, character, leadership ability, extracurricular activities and ability to get along with fellow students and teachers.

6. Every applicant must submit a recommendation by a Rotary Club or District Governor for a scholarship. This recommendation must be written on original Rotary stationery.

7. Please be aware that scholarship recipients may be required to pay taxes on their scholarships to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. For details, please visit the IRS website.

Every applicant must sign the applicant’s certification.

We are no longer accepting applications from graduate students.

Applications must be received by October 1, 2012, for the academic year 2013-14.

Failure to complete your application will deny consideration for a scholarship.

Click the link below for the complete online application! Good luck!

Student application for 2013 – 2014 school year

SHARING ROTARY WITH NEW MEMBERS…Cliff Dochterman

The Rotary policy on club membership states: “In order for a Rotary club to be fully relevant to its community and responsibe to the needs of those in the community, it is important and necessary that the club include in its membership all fully qualified prospective members located within its territory.”

One merely has to glance through the yellow pages of the local phone directory to relize that most clubs have not invited qualified members of all businesses and professions into Rotary.

Only a Rotarian may propose a customer, neighbor, client, supplier, executive, relative, business associate, professional or other qualified person to join a Rotary club. Have you accepted your obligation to share Rotary? The procedures are very simple, and everyone must know at least one person who should belong to Rotary.

For a treat, view this little video from Jamaica

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHCaXHLeyN0&feature=player_embedded#!


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ROTARY CLUB OF ST. THOMAS

…submitted by Karen John

The Rotary Club of St. Thomas held its annual Installation Luncheon on Thursday June 28 at Room With a View at Bluebeards Castle. The Club's new President, Ms. Sue Boland, and her Board of Directors were installed.

Ms. Boland is the Club’s 55th president.

The Rotary Club of St. Thomas is the largest and oldest Rotary Club in the Virgin Islands. This year, Rotary's new motto is “Peace Through Service.” Rotary's 1.2 million members believe it starts with a commitment to Service Above Self. In more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, you'll find members volunteering in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio.”

The New Board - Front Row (L-R) President - Sue Boland; Heflyn Royer – President-Elect; Andrea Woods – Club Administration; Sandra Gastorena – Fundraising; Marston Winkles – Rotary Foundation; Karen John – Public Relations.

Back Row (L-R) Past President - Carolyn Cole; Erik Ackerson –Secretary; Larry Benjamin –Membership; J.P. Montegut - International Service; Terry Robinson - RC STT Foundation; Paul Doumeng - Sargeant At Arms.

Not pictured, Addie Ottley – Disaster Relief and Leigh Brin - Treasurer.


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Guest Speakers are an essential part of a Rotary meeting

"Recovery from serious mental illness must involve the whole person in a vital and culturally sensitive community.

At left – President Sue Boland surrounded by the guest speakers.

What is a Clubhouse?

A Clubhouse is a local community center that offers people with mental illness a place to develop lasting friendships, learn to hope, and provide opportunities to achieve their goals while participating fully in their community." –

Clear Blue Sky http://cbsvi.org/clubhouse/

Arlene A. Monaghan, Executive Director, and Luz A. Moron Secretary of the Board of Clear Blue Sky spoke

to the RCSTT about their wonderful initiative, location, present needs and future goals.

They hope to renovate their facility to make it a warm and welcome place that members feel proud to be a part of.

Currently they have 39 members receiving services through their various programs and facility. (Members is the term used for persons who attend the facility).

On July 17, the Rotary Club of St. Thomas presented James Tunick, with a prestigious “Honorary Member” plaque in recognition and appreciation of his 39 years of devoted service to the Rotary Club and to the ideals of Rotary’s Service Above Self.

In addition to being a Past President, Jim was instrumental in

Raising funds for the development of the Healing Garden at the Kimmelman Cancer Center, for which the Rotary Club of St. Thomas, donated $100,000 to its development.

Bringing the “Orleans” concert to St Thomas’s Reichold Center, raising thousands of dollars for the Nana Baby Home.

Assisting in the establishment of the career center and Interact Club at CAHS.

Jim is also a generous contributor to all the Charitable programs of Rotary.”

Photo ( L to R): President Sue Boland, Honorary Member James Tunick, Past President Carolyn Cole.


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ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MAARTENA grand affair

…submitted by PAG Louis Wever

PAG Louis Wever has submitted photos of the Change-of-Board ceremony the COB ceremony held on June 30 at Port du Plaisant, St. Maarten. A grand affair!

The opening ceremony below – Taking part are MC Jon Hart and Yvette Hart, Yvette doing the invocation

INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS Below - AG Jim Ferris inducts the two new members – Wayne Johnson and Peter Mazereeuw pinning by their sponsor

Louis Wever

PRESENTATION OF PAUL HARRIS FELLOW to Ronald Wever by his father Louis Wever


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THANKS TO THE OLD BOARDBelow left - PAG Louis Wever and Past President Ramesh Manek.

At right below – the outgoing Board.

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At left above – Past President Ramesh and incoming President Jon Hart.At right above – The incoming board.

The most valuable of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do when it has to be done,

whether you like it or not.

..Aldous Huxley


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ROTARY CLUB OF LES CAYES, HAITI

Submitted by Robert Leger

Our Rotary Club of Les Cayes,is doing a sanitation project in the first and second municipality of Torbeck in the South near Les Cayes,Haiti.

The population of 5,900 people living in this area are obliged to do their physiological needs on the ground since there are very few latrines available for their use. The contamination is great and diseases such as parasitosis,diarrhea, typhoid fever are very common and cholera hit this area hard this past year killing several people.

The project DAF 119 consists of building 30 latrines (2 doors and 2 seats each) by groups of 7, 6 , 5 or 4 depending on the number of families living close to each other. One latrine will serve 3 to 4 families. And one family has an average of 6 to 8 people. Each family will receive a key to open the lock of the latrine. Each latrine has a bucket of 5 gallons where there is water for hand wash. The cost for each latrine is around US $ 1,400.00.

Our Club started raising funds by doing a concert and this allowed us to build one latrine and complete another one. Thanks to DAF, one District 7020 Simplified Grant, the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman and other donors, we already built a total of 16 latrines. The needs are enormous and we hope to find more funds to be able to complete the project this year.

Photo - Secretary Wilfrid, President Rosa and Chairman of DAF 119 Project Rosemond giving keys and locks to two head of families for this latrine built with funds from DAF 119 and Rotary Club Des Cayes

Above left - One family receiving the lock and keys in front of a latrine built with DAF 119 funds. Rotarian Wilfridstands just behind President Rosa. Chairman of the project DAF 119 Rosemond is shown with the blue jacket.

Above right - One latrine built with funds raised by the Rotary Club Des Cayes. From left Chairman of the Project Rosemond, Secretary of the Club Wilfrid giving the keys and lock, and President Rosa


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At left - This latrine has been built with funds received from D-7040 Simplified Grant and from the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman. On left, Rosemond giving keys to a group of families. On the right Rotarian Wilfrid with another family.

Above right - A map of Haiti showing the location of Les Cayes.

Change of Board – Les Cayes, Haiti

The Rotary Club Des Cayes Changeover was a very nice ceremony on June 30, 2012, where President Renand Valière gave the president collar and the bell to incoming president Rosa Léger.

During the ceremony, 4 new Paul Harris Fellows received their pin and certificate from ADG Yvon Pierre.

At left - ADG Yvon Pierre giving PH pins and certificates to 4 new Paul Harris Fellows - President Renand Valière, PP Henry Godefroy, PP Jean Yves Banatte, PPLenick Desert

The Rotaract Club new committee 2012-2013 was also present and the incoming president Normil received the president collar from President Rosa.

President Rosa in her speech let everyone knows she will continue the good work done and one of the project this year will be a medical fear.


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At left above – A view of the public attending the ceremony.

At right – Past President Renand Valière giving the bell to President Rosa Léger.

Above left – President Rosa placing the president’s collar on Rotaract President Normil Romelus.

Above right- President Rosa with Rotaract President Normil and Rotaract IPP Silaire.

At left – Head Table. Rotarian Isabelle Thébaud, Sergeant-at-Arms; Reginald Thébaud; President Rosa Léger; PADG Robert Léger; Secretary Wilfrid Foruné; Rotary-Ann Malia Foruné.


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ROTARY CLUB OF AQUIN, HAITI

…Excellent photos from Violet Ezeh in Haiti

At left - – President Edmond Sylvain with his new team At right - President Edmond rings in the New Year with flair.

At left - Repeating the Four Way Test at the Rotary Club of Aquin Passage du Pouvoir July 1, 2012, Aldy HotelAt right - All smiles: Gina Lapomarel (Sec), Liceveny Etienne (Vice Pres) and Emelia

At left - Violet and Felix Ezeh giving farewell remarks as they soon leave for Trinidad. At right - Special guest speaker, Robert Leger, District Trainer


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At left - Violet Ezeh with potential members (her son Matthew may have a few years to wait).At right - Past Pres Marie Carmelle Seide still hard at work

Map8 showing location of both Aquin and Les Cayes in Haiti

ST. THOMAS EASTTaking the Oath

Denis Stockman, Davey Carty, Cat Stauffer, Rina Roebuck, Diana White, Patsy Breunlin, Carol Moore, CVR, hidden... could be Michele Cervo, Fran Brown, and Marty Carlson

Note – This photo may be from a couple of years ago. But the St. Thomas East members are many of the same – and it’s an excellent photo!

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ROTARY CLUB SUNRISE OF ROAD TOWN Launches New Year with Awards and Laughter

…submitted by Ken GuisteRotary Club Sunrise of Road Town may be the Territory’s newest Rotary Club but what it lacks in gravitas, it makes up for in spirit.

Club members more than proved that on Friday evening when 50+ members, spouses and friends gathered to install the Club’s 2012-13 Board of Directors and present annual service awards. Hosted by Club member, Rosemarie Flax and her husband, Keith, at their beautiful hilltop home Marikabreeze, the party started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres around the pool as guests drank in both the beautiful sunset and excellent libations.

Chef Willow and his team from Maria’s By the Sea, with a little help from culinary-minded Club members, presented a delicious meal of island favorites that guests enjoyed at poolside tables under the stars.

Entertainment throughout dinner was provided by a slide show of photos from Rotary Sunrise’s projects and activities over the past year. The presentation included snaps of Rotarians at work on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada - and at play, here and abroad at the Rotary International Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.

Presidential Award presentations from out-going Club President Donna Arter followed dinner.

Ms. Arter spoke eloquently of her year as President of Rotary Sunrise, noting how much had been accomplished and how gratified she is to see the Club’s growth and spirit. She presented a dozen Club Awards including ones recognizing Rotarian of the Year, Rising Star and Service Above Self as well as a number of others for service contributions and/or attendance.

Above - Outgoing President Donna Arter (L) is presented with thank you gifts by incoming President Allison Flax-Archer on behalf of Rotary Sunrise members .


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ROTARY CLUB OF ST. JOHN, USVIPassing the Gavel in a Small Club

A green club!!

At left - B. J. Harris (PP & incoming Secretary), Bob Schlesinger (Past Secretary & Incoming President), Bruce Munro (PP & IPP), Joan Bermingham (PP & PE), Margaret Merrill (Incoming Treasurer)

As you can see, we are a “green club,” recycling officers!

ROTARY CLUB OF ST. CROIX MID-ISLE

Hello fellow Rotarians! My name is Ralph Collins and I have been elected by my fellow club members of the Rotary Club of St. Croix to serve as their President for Rotary Year 2012-2013.

Our club members reside from one end of our small island to the other. And although our island is small, their hearts are large.

As Members of Rotary International, the main focus of our membership is to provide support for our fellow community members which number around 50,000. We do this by numerous service projects such as:

provide meals at a local mission provide computers for the blind at the assisted living facility distribute dictionaries at local grade schools support job fairs at the vocational school, and scholarships for our college bound students

Our members also support The Rotary Foundation with International projects such as

eradication of polio relief projects for Haiti clean water projects world wide, and promotion of worldwide peace through international service work

During our weekly meetings, the members enjoy fellowship with one another and are informed of local and international topics from government officials, other Rotary Club Members, local entrepreneurs, and community members invited to the club as guest speakers.

We wish you "Peace Through Service"


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ROTARY CLUB OF NASSAU SUNRISE…submitted by President Mario Smith

Members of the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise host its annual Reading Fair. Left to right: Rona Astwood, Pretino Albury, Naamah Raming, President Mario Smith, Vice President Tanya Woodside, Jerryse Rolle and Jaqueline Longley,

Past President Bill Mills

Volunteers read to children at the RCNS Reading Fair.


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Members of RCNS enjoy the District conference in Haiti with Bahamas Ambassador to Haiti Clifford Scavella.President Mario Smith, Past President Karen Pinder,AmbassadorSscavella, Karine Macvean, past ADG Felix Stubbs

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THE INTERACT CORNER,

Every year, World Interact Week is celebrated the week of 5 November.

Besides participating in service projects, Interactors learn leadership skills and meet new friends. Check out a few facts about Interact, Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 14-18:

Interact was inaugurated in 1962 in Melbourne, Florida, USA. There are 3,050 Interact clubs in Canada and the United States. There are 247,043 Interactors and 10,741 Interact clubs worldwide, sponsored by 8,464 Rotary clubs. Rotary clubs in about 120 countries and geographical areas sponsor Interact clubs. The 1,000th Interact club is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Want to learn more? Check out the Interact page or download the Interact brochure.

Interact, the Rotary youth program, was launched by the RI Board of Directors in 1962. The first Interact Club was established by the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Florida. Interact clubs provide opportunities for boys and girls of secondary school age to work together in a world fellowship of service and international understanding.

The term, Interact, was derived from “inter” for international, and “act” for action. Every Interact club must be sponsored and supervised by a Rotary club and must plan annual projects of service to its school, community and in the world.9

9 ABCs of Rotary


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THE ROTARACT CORNER

Rotaract has evolved quickly in its short but dynamic history.

In the early 1960s, Rotary clubs around the world began to sponsor university youth groups as community service projects. The 1967-68 RI president, Luther H. Hodges, and the RI Board of Directors considered this club activity to have international relevance, and Rotaract was approved in 1968 as an official program for Rotary clubs. The first club chartered was the Rotaract Club of North Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, on 13 March 1968.

Our District followed soon thereafter, and the first Rotaract club was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kingston. The Rotaract Club of Kingston was Chartered on 19 June 1969 and is still going strong.

Today we have 52 active Rotaract clubs, of which 20 are University- or College-based and the remaining 32 are Community-based clubs. There is one club in Anguilla, 4 in Bahamas, 1 in BVI, 2 in the Cayman Islands, 9 in Haiti, 28 in Jamaica, 2 in St. Martin, 3 in USVI and 2 in Turks & Caicos.

In a new development, Rotaract clubs can now hold e-meetings. Recent changes to RI policy give Rotaract clubs more flexibility in how to hold their meetings. The Standard Rotaract Club Constitution and Bylaws were amended to permitRotaract clubs to meet in person, online, or a combination of both types of meetings with the approval of their Rotary club sponsors. These board decisions offer all Rotaract clubs greater flexibility to connect with their members. Whether a club holds most of its meetings face-to-face with an occasional e-meeting, or meets most of the time online, it’s following Rotaract policy.

For Rotarians who have never attended a Rotaract meeting, I would encourage you to do so, and you will leave their meeting feeling re-energised, re-vitalised and confident that the Future of Rotary is in good hands!

Fellowship through Service!

If you would like any further information on Rotaract, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]

After the success of Interact clubs for high school-age youth in the early 1960s, the RI Board created Rotaract in 1968. The new organization was designed to promote responsible citizenship and leadership potential in clubs of young men and women, aged 18 to 30.

The first Rotaract club was chartered by the Charlotte North Rotary Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1995, there were more than 113,500 members in almost 5,000 Rotaract clubs in 114 countries. Current estimates show that Rotaract has now grown into a major Rotary-sponsored organization of over 9,030 clubs spread round the world and 207,690 members.

Rotaract clubs emphasize the importance of individual responsibility as the basis of personal success and community involvement. Each club sponsors an annual project to promote high ethical standards in one’s business and professional life. Rotaract also provides opportunities leading to greater international understanding and goodwill. Rotaractors enjoy many social activities as well as programs to improve their community.

A Rotaract club can exist only when continuously sponsored, guided, and counseled by a Rotary club. The programs of Rotaract are built around the motto “Fellowship Through Service.”10

10 ABCs of Rotary

Michael Levitt,District Rotaract

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Rotary Club of St. Croix-HarborsideThis article appeared in the St. Croix Source online recently

Submitted by Lionel Downer

Devorath Elcock (left) and Ben Mshila spruce up aspot on Strand Street.

The section of property on Strand Street in front of the government lot in Christiansted is starting to look pretty spiffy, thanks to the Rotary Club of St. Croix-Harborside adopting that spot to beautify.

On the block next door the street is lined with lovely palms, ficus and ferns and flowerboxes of colorful blooming shrubs and ornamentals. But past the quaint Caribbean shops on that section of Strand is the government parking lot – just beyond its fence are the ruins of a derelict house on an area covered with weeds.

“We want to reclaim the pride we had in having a beautiful community,” Devorath Elcock, Harborside

secretary, said. “There are so many people feeling down, disregarded, and depressed. We felt it would be a good thing to have a bright spot to put a smile on the faces of residents and visitors. That was the impetus for our decision to adopt this spot.”

In March 2011, Harborside wrote to Department of Public Works Commissioner Darryl A. Smalls expressing an interest in sprucing up the area. August that year Harborside received permission from the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to erect the Rotary sign and plant flowers. Elcock, said they needed HPC approval because Christiansted Town is a Historic District.

Elcock said they got to work clearing brush and garbage and then planting flowers. Waste Management Authority provided a dumpster which the Rotarians promptly filled.

Cruzan Gardens donated yellow allamandas. They got some mulch from the Department of Agriculture and Home Depot also donated mulch. Joel Gumbs donated time, expertise, and a few hibiscus plants. Gallows Bay Hardware donated garbage bags. Generoso Miego volunteered with the site prep and planting and residents donated money to help with the project.

“This has been a public and private partnership,” Ben Mshila, New Vision chairman, said.

“While this has been a Harborside project, we have definitely been assisted by the community,” Elcock said. She said one of her most endearing experiences of the community's help was at a recent Jump-Up. “After I gave a boy my spiel about community pride and contributing, he pulled a crumpled dollar bill from his pocket and placed it in our donation bottle. I told him each time he passes the spot he can know that his dollar helped to make it beautiful.”

Phillip Peters, a car washer in government lot, said he is proud of his city as he helped Elcock sweep the street. “I like tosee the place clean and looking nice,” Peters said.

“It's my hope that other civic and community groups will adopt spots throughout the island to beautify our home,” Elcock said. “We put our sign up because a little awareness could help. We'd love to have more people join us to help make our community a peaceful and beautiful place.”


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Elcock said around three months ago Tonni Christensen, a visitor from Denmark, passed by while she was working at the adopted spot and said the ruins were what was left of his great-great-grandmother's house. He said it was heartbreaking to see the house in ruins, but he was happy to see the Rotarians cleaning up the spot.

Elcock said the purpose of the Rotary club is to maintain a balance between providing service to others, receiving information supplied by speakers, maintaining camaraderie and fellowship within the club and providing enjoyment.The Rotary Club of St. Croix-Harborside was chartered September 1996 and is the youngest of the four Rotary Clubs on the island of St. Croix. They meet every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Fort Christian Brew Pub on the Christiansted Boardwalk.

Harborside has nine members and needs more members to be able to provide more for the community. “We are a small but very active club,” Elcock said.

Lionel Downer, Harborside president, said they take pride in their "can-do, hands-on" attitude. “The adopt-a-spot project is a clear example,” Downer said.

Downer invites those interested in Rotary and the Harborside club to check out the Harborside Facebook page (Rotary Harborside of STX) or contact Downer at 277-7206.

GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE…Cliff Dochterman

From ABCs of Rotary

One of the most popular and rewarding programs of The Rotary Foundation is the Group Study Exchange.

Since the first exchange between districts in California and Japan in 1965, the program has provided educational experiences for about 25,000 business and professional men and women who have served on about 5,500 teams. The GSE program pairs Rotary districts to send and receive study teams. Since 1965, more than $42 million has been allocated by The Rotary Foundation for Group Study Exchange grants.

One of the attractive features of GSE is the opportunity for the visiting team members to meet, talk, and live with Rotarians and their families in a warm spirit of friendship and hospitality. Although the original Group Study Exchanges were male only, in recent years teams include both men and women.

In addition to learning about another country as the team visits farms, schools, industrial plants, professional offices and governmental establishments, the GSE teams serve as ambassadors of goodwill. They interpret their home nation to host Rotarians and others in the communities in which they visit. Many of the personal contacts blossom into lasting friendships.

Truly, the Group Study Exchange program has provided Rotarians with one of its most enjoyable, practical and meaningful ways to promote world understanding.


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A wee smile

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Note. The Crossword can be found on the Internet at

http://www.mycrosswords.com/409/KittyBucsko/ALittleRotaryHistory.html

And you can work through it interactively. Have a try!


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*********REFERENCES

Adams, Randal. Speaking of Rotary. E.J. Press, U.S.A. 2007.

Dochterman, Cliff. The ABCs of Rotary. Evanston, Illinois: Rotary International. (363-EN)

Forward, David C. A Century of Service. The Story of Rotary International. (912-EN)

Rotary History Fellowship - http://www.rotaryhistoryfellowship.org

Rotary International. Honoring Our Past: The Words and Wisdom of Paul Harris. Evanston, Illinois: 1996. (925-EN)

Rotary International. Rotary Basics. Evanston, Illinois. (595-EN)

Rotary International News. Online.

Submissions from District 7020 Clubs

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