Rotary in Belize - The Beginning

XV ConferenceNewsletter

In 1814 this former residence of the British Governor of Belize was a symbol of British colonial rule.“Government House” on Regent Street in Belize City was the seat of Colonial government in British Honduras with the compound housing both the administrative offices and living quarters for the governors of Belize.

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The Rotary Club of

Belize was formed

in 1957 and is the

first Rotary Club in

Belize. Since its

inception, the

c lub 's weekly

meetings have been held midday on

Wednesday s at the Radisson Fort George

Hotel. At that time, the Fort George's

manager, Joe Crosey, contacted the Rotary

Club of San Pedru Sula, Honduras who

referred him to the District Governor, Jimmy

Butler of Panama.

Joe then got eleven other businessmen and

professionals together. The club's charter

and induction ceremony was held on July 7,

1957. District Governor Jimmy Butler did the

honors and President Abraham “Brajin”

Bueso of the Rotary Club of San Pedro Sula

did the proposing and presented the club

with its bell which is still used today. The

certificate formally admitting the “Rotary

Club of Belize, British Honduras” to Rotary

International was signed on July 31, 1957.

Joe Crosey became the club's first president.

Rotary International President Joe Abay and

his wife Eula visited our club in 1962. Since

then the Rotary Club of Belize has

contributed significantly in the building of

the nation of Belize.

Abraham “Brajin” Bueso, Joe Crocy and T.J. Butler, Jr.

In 1996, this gracious mansion was renamed the “House of Culture” and extensive renovations undertaken to retain the architectural integrity of the building while converting it for public use. The House of Culture is open daily for tours of the original furnishings and silverware from the days of the colonial governors combined with exhibitions by Belizean artists.

Also on the grounds is the ‘Sea King’, a beautifully restored wooden tender.

The House of Culture is home to the Institute of S o c i a l a n d C u l t u r a l Research and is also a popular venue for social even ts and open a i r concerts.House of Culture, Belize City

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Supa G will entertain our guests while Steel Pan music will do a cultural presentation.

There should also be a performance form Jamaican super star - Lord Laro.

Entertainment:

February24 - 27, 2010

Governor’s Message

Fellow Rotarians,

I greet you as

President of the th15 Conference

of our beloved

District 4250. Let

me extend to you a warm invitation

on behalf of the nine Clubs in Belize.

Together we will ensure that your visit th thto Belize from the 24 to the 27

of February 2010 is filled with

p l e a s a n t M e m o r i e s ,

f e l l o w s h i p a n d g r e a t

hospitality which will translate

into unforgettable moments. thOur District's 15 conference

will feature great and inspiring

speakers that will motivate

and enhance our lives as

Rotarians.

The entertainment we have

planned is second to none.

We guarantee you inspiring

days and fun filled nights. It

starts from the moment

you arrive to Belize and

c o n t i n u e s u n t i l t h e

moment you depart. We

look forward to seeing you

there!

Caye Day

Boca del Rio Park, Ve n u e f o r R o t a r yCaye Day, Saturday, February 27th. There will be delicious food, fantastic entertainment

No. 1

Greetings to all

R o t a r i a n s o f

District 4250. As

District Governor I

want to issue a

s p e c i a l a n d

personal invitation

to each of you to join us in Belize City for

our 15th District Conference, February

24th to 27th 2010.

You will find that each of the Nine

Rotary Clubs and all 165 Rotarians

in Belize will extend the well

known Belizean hospitality to you

and make you feel at home during

the days of the conference. The

15th District Conference of Rotary

Distr ict 4250 wi l l be your

opportunity to see at first hand

the work that Rotary does in

Belize, and to meet Belizean

Rotarians who truly do put

service to others before self. I

take very special pleasure in

this personal invitation to you

to join us for the 15th District

Conference, February 24th to

27th 2010 in Belize City.

Wednesday, February 24:Registration/ Reception at Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts.

Thursday, February 25:Plenary SessionsLunch with Paul Harris Fellows

Friday, February 26:Plenary SessionsBelizean Evening at House of Culture.

Saturday, February 27Caye Day.

Chairman’s Message