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Club News Rotary Club of Turks & Caicos Rotary Clubs of St. Maarten/Sint Rotary Club of Sint Martin, Mid Rotary Club of Grand Cayman & Rotaract Club Rotary Club of St. Thomas Rotary Sunrise Rotary Clubs of BVI - Group Study Exchange Rotary Club of Road Town, BVI Airport Disaster Preparedness exercise Rotary Club of Road Town, BVI Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central Rotary Club of Petition- Rotary Club of Lucea, Jamaica Rotary in Savanna-La-Mar, JamaicaReferences

Paul Harris said…

It is well to know ourselves if only so that we may know wherein we may improve ourselves.

-- Address to the U.S. Central Division

Rotary International President District 7020 Governor, 2008-

Theme 2008District Newsletter January – Rotary

– Club News

Turks & CaicosMaarten/Sint Martin

Sint Martin, Mid-Isleof Grand Cayman & Rotaract Club

St. Thomas Rotary SunriseGroup Study Exchange

Rotary Club of Road Town, BVI – Grand RaffleAirport Disaster Preparedness exerciseRotary Club of Road Town, BVI – Child Mortality Project

Grand Cayman Sunriseof Grand Cayman Central

-Ville, HaitiLucea, Jamaica

Mar, Jamaica (Kew Park Dental Clinic)


Address to the U.S. Central Division Conference at Chicago, February 22, 1915

tary International President – Dong Kurn (D.K.) Lee-09 - Rupert W. Ross, Jr.

Theme 2008-09 - Make Dreams Real Newsletter – January, 2009

Rotary Awareness Month

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Rotary District 7020 – Part 2 of 2 - Club News – January 2009 - Happy New Year!

ROTARY CLUBS OF TURKS & CAICOSRotary World Cleanup Day – November 22, 2008

Here are photos of the World Cleanup Day, celebrated in Turks & Caicos this year with DG Rupert and Cheryl.

Above, AG Karen Biker discusses details with the DG. Below, PADG Micky plants a tree. Community Service Director, Raymond Cushnie, is decked out in his “Rotarian at Work” shirt.


ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MAARTEN/SAINT MARTINA very successful Rotary fellowship

At the home of President, Sir Bobby.Happiness is…

I apologize for not identifying these photos – but they are all so happy.


Happiness is…


…submitted by AG Louis Wever

ROTARY CLUB OF SINT MARTIN, MID-ISLEA very successful Youth Table Tennis Tournament

Everyone had fun at this tournament before Christmas. Rotary was well represented and very visible. Everyone was directed in a very positive way. AG Louis Wever presented prizes to the winners!

What lovely Rotary medallions!


ROTARY CLUBS OF GRAND CAYMANWith the ROTARACT CLUB

Recently held a special fundraiser to aid THE BRAC

LOCATION: GRAND OLD HOUSE

The Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs of Grand Cayman combined with Grand Old House to organise a unique Jazz and music fundraiser in aid of the Brac relief fund.

Classical and Jazz pianist Glen Inanga playedtogether with Lyannes Valdes Piano & Natalie

Barber on Sax, Velvet Touch, Gary Ebanks & Ensemble, Octet (Acappella Group), Cool School, and the Cayman National Orchestra. The date was 25th November from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Most of the top Jazz musicians on the island participated and Jimi La Pierre was persuaded to play Rimsky Korsakov's 'Flight of the Bumblebee' with Glen Inanger on the steel pan!

The event was a huge success! Where there is a need, Rotary comes to the rescue!

Submitted by Geoff Matthews

ST. THOMAS ROTARY SUNRISESubmitted by Thomas Boatwright

On Wednesday morning, November 19, a group of Rotarian Sunrisers were on hand to tell the young people about their jobs. The event was held at our adopted school, Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School.

Rotarian Adrian Bishop (Home Inspector), Natalie Knight (Insurance Agent), Shaun Pennington (Newspaper Owner/Editor/Reporter), Joy Stanley (Real Estate Agent),and President Tommy Boatwright (Air Traffic Controller) enlightened the students to consider for future career choices.

Shown at left are Rotarian Shaun Pennington, Rotarian Adrian Bishop (Community Service Director). The others are teachers at Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School.The lady on the far right is Ms. Popo (Kindergarten teacher). Kneeling down far right in green is Rotarian Natalie Knight.

Rotary District 7020 – Part 2 of 2

Kathyrnne, Tom A, Sandra Kelly,

In the photo, President Tommy at left, Jeni Smith, Hyacinth Francis (senior in black), Tom Archibald, Mr. Smith (senior wearing cap) Susan MacFarlandSandra Kelly in pink top.

ROTARY CLUBA team of four young professionals has returned to the British Virgin Islands with a broader outlook and better understanding of the world as a result of a successful Rotary Group Study Exchange visit to Virginia, in the USA.

The Rotary Group Study Exchange is and leadership skills through exchanges involving young professionals. This was the first time in more than 40 years of Rotary history in the BVI that the territory had an outgoing Group Stu

Assistant District Governor Vance Lewis said that Group Study Exchange is designed to meet Rotary's goal of promoting world peace and understanding, as well as prepare the next generation of business leaders. "GSE is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women in their initial years of professional life. The programme is designed to develop professional

Part 2 of 2 - Club News – January 2009 - Happy New Year!

Christmas Decor & Cheer for our Seniorsby Thomas Boatwright

On December 6, Sunrisers were on hand to show tfamily warmth by mounting andChristmas tree for our beloved Seniors at the Lucinda Millin Home.

The Seniors were treated to Christmas songs,refreshments, and avid tender attention.

Thank you PE Jeni for taking the lead in this gesture.Also, heartfelt thanks to Rotarians

Sandra Kelly, Tabor, and President Tommy.

In the photo, President Tommy at left, Jeni Smith, Hyacinth Francis (senior in black), Tom Archibald, Mr. Smith (senior wearing cap) Susan MacFarland-Helton, Kathrynne Green, Tabor Helton (little boy) and

ROTARY CLUBS OF BVIA team of four young professionals has returned to the British Virgin Islands with a broader outlook and better understanding of the world as a result of a successful Rotary Group Study Exchange visit to Virginia,

The four-member exchange tRotary District 7600 -- located in southeastern Virginia -- where they completed work placements, cultural exchange activities, and community service projects.

Exchange team members were Kaisa Penn of the government's Department ofQuamin Nibbs of Morgan & Morgan Trust, Curtis Davis of Roadtown Wholesale Trading Ltd., and Mia Wattley of Codan Trust. Rotarian Yvonne Crabbe, of the Rotary Club of Road Town, was the team leader.

The Rotary Group Study Exchange is a worldwide Rotary programme that promotes cultural understanding and leadership skills through exchanges involving young professionals. This was the first time in more than 40 years of Rotary history in the BVI that the territory had an outgoing Group Stu

Assistant District Governor Vance Lewis said that Group Study Exchange is designed to meet Rotary's goal of promoting world peace and understanding, as well as prepare the next generation of business leaders.

nd vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women in their initial years of professional life. The programme is designed to develop professional

Happy New Year!

Christmas Decor & Cheer for our

Sunrisers were on hand to show their family warmth by mounting and decorating a huge Christmas tree for our beloved Seniors at the Lucinda

The Seniors were treated to Christmas songs,refreshments, and avid tender attention.

taking the lead in this gesture.Rotarians PP Susan,

In the photo, President Tommy at left, Jeni Smith, Hyacinth Francis (senior in black), Tom Archibald, Mr. e Green, Tabor Helton (little boy) and

A team of four young professionals has returned to the British Virgin Islands with a broader outlook and better understanding of the world as a result of a successful Rotary Group Study Exchange visit to Virginia,

member exchange team spent one month in located in southeastern

where they completed work placements, cultural exchange activities, and community service

Exchange team members were Kaisa Penn of the government's Department of Human Resources, Al-Quamin Nibbs of Morgan & Morgan Trust, Curtis Davis of Roadtown Wholesale Trading Ltd., and Mia Wattley of Codan Trust. Rotarian Yvonne Crabbe, of the Rotary Club of Road Town, was the team leader.

a worldwide Rotary programme that promotes cultural understanding and leadership skills through exchanges involving young professionals. This was the first time in more than 40 years of Rotary history in the BVI that the territory had an outgoing Group Study Exchange team.

Assistant District Governor Vance Lewis said that Group Study Exchange is designed to meet Rotary's goal of promoting world peace and understanding, as well as prepare the next generation of business leaders.

nd vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women in their initial years of professional life. The programme is designed to develop professional


and leadership skills among young adults so they can address the needs of their communities and succeed in an increasingly global workplace."

During the month-long exchange, team members visited 10 Rotary clubs in eight cities and towns. In each city, team members spent a day working alongside a professional in their respective fields. They also took part in cultural activities to learn more about the history and people of Virginia. Home-stays were provided by local Rotarians.

Crabbe said that the best part of the exchange was the friendships which were developed. "During our time in Virginia, we had the distinct honour of meeting some of the most wonderful and loving people on the ace of the earth while experiencing the friendships and family of Rotary," she said.

Governor of District 7600 in Virginia, Bill Pollard, said that he believes the exchange will open doors to ongoing collaboration between District 7020 (which includes the BVI) and District 7600. "The BVI's GSE team was fantastic. The Rotarians in District 7600 greatly enjoyed hosting them, and I believe that the teamenjoyed their visit to Virginia. I am confident that this exchange will result in a strong partnership between Districts 7600 and 7020."

The Group Study Exchange took place from September 25 - October 25, 2008.

ROTARY CLUB OF ROAD TOWN - BVIEarly Bird Drawing – 2008 Grand Raffle

On Saturday, 29 November, 2008, in the parking lot outside Bolo's Department Store, the Rotary Club of Road Town held the first of two draws in its 2008 Grand Raffle. The first prize in this Early Bird Draw was a cash prize of $2500 and there were several other prizes. The tickets were drawn by Sophie B of ZROD. On behalf of the Rotary Club, Trefor Grant, the Club vice-president, announced the lucky winners.

This year's raffle is slightly different from previous years. As Club President Stephanie Benn explained, "to stimulate interest, two draws will take place; the Early Bird Draw and the main draw which will take place on Christmas Eve. Winners in the Early Bird draw have had their tickets put back into the main draw, so that they could be winners in both. In addition, whereas in past years the prizes have either been a car or a few eye-catching cash prizes, this year the Club has involved a number of local businesses in providing several other exciting prizes, so that there will be more winners, whilst retaining the cash prizes. The Club is extremely grateful to the local businesses that have supported this year's raffle."

The winners of the Early Bird draw were:

First prize $2500: Sherrey-Ann Morris Tkt # 3131 Second prize $1000: Sherry Moses of Lower Hope Tkt# 1487 Other prizes in no particular order:

One men's and one women's watch donated by Island Services Ltd: Charles Tobias Tkt# 5135 Case of 12 bottles fine wine donated by TICO: Ms Nicky McGuire Tkt# 896 Gift Voucher donated by Riteway/Road Town Wholesale: Wanda Nichols Tkt# 1369

Ms. Sherrey-Ann Morris was the Club's guest at their weekly luncheon where she was congratulated by her fortune and presented with a cheque for her prize.


The main prize for the draw which took place on Christmas Eve is a cash prize of $10,000 and the second prize $5,000, plus a dozen or so of valuable and exciting prizes. Tickets were available from Travel Consultants, Bobby's Market Place, offices of LIME, or any Rotarian.

…By Charles Crane

BVI’s Rotary Family helps test airport’s disaster readiness

Members of the Rotary Family of the BVI provided essential manpower for a simulation exercise that tested the readiness of the territory’s emergency services on December 10, 2008.

At left: Injured “victims” at the airport simulation exercise are rescued by fire officers at the T.B. International Airport in the British Virgin Islands.

Members of the BVI’s two Rotary clubs, its Rotaract Club and its Interact Club volunteered to be ‘victims’of a simulated airplane crash just off the runway at the T.B. Lettsome International Airport.

The purpose of the exercise was to identify strengths and weaknesses in the territory’s emergency response.

Rotary volunteers were given roles to play, which ranged from some passengers who were killed on impact, to others who were injured. Other volunteers played residents and family members who heard about the accident and came to airport to find out about the status of their loved ones.

After the exercise was over, volunteers shared fellowship with emergency responders and airport staff.

The exercise was keenly watched by outside observers, who used it as an opportunity to identify areas where the airport authority and response agencies can focus their efforts to improve.

-Submitted by Susanna Henighan Potter on behalf of the Rotary Clubs of Road Town & Tortola.

ROTARY CLUB OF ROAD TOWNChild Mortality Project

Submitted by Trefor Grant

A mother and her 18-month-old son lie under a mosquito net provided by C-Nes, a UNICEF partner in the state of Assam, India.

"In Africa, Malaria kills one child every 30 seconds. A simple mosquito net, treated with long-lasting insect repellent, could save children from this deadly disease." UNICEF UK website-

This project was the idea of President Stephanie for the Child Mortality Project of the Clubs' year. VP Trefor volunteered to take on the task of ensuring that it comes to fruition.


Task: To spearhead a project towards ending Child Mortality.

Agencies Involved: Rotary Club of Road Town and (possibly) Rotary Club of Tortola, UNICEF. Funds earmarked: $5,000.00 each from the Rotary clubs of Road Town and Tortola.

Synopsis and status of project currently

Nets are approximately US $15.00 for sets of two. We were directed to UNICEF UK as we are BritishDependent Territory and because we wanted the nets to be direct specifically for Africa. We will be donating the funds through a special committee called "Inspired Gifts" which UNICEF UK has set up specifically for the mosquito net project.

This committee also allows donations of any size and is targeted to specific areas that the donor requests. This works well for us as we found that; for an organization to make a gift direct to a country's program, UNICEF National Committees are required to meet a funding threshold of $50,000 to transfer funds to UNICEF and this mosquito net project internationally has not met that threshold, so this put the project back a little.

Currently, as this newsletter is published, for the project to be finalized, we are awaiting bank details and any further instructions from the UK branch in order to complete the donation. We expect to have this project complete if all goes well by December 31, 2008.

Well done, Road Town!

ROTARY CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN SUNRISE

ROTARY SUNRISE INDUCTS JAMES CHIWESHE.

Latest new member to be inducted to Rotary SUNRISE is James Chiweshe.

James is from Harare, Zimbabwe. He is a Zimbabwean. he is a Chartered Accountant, currently a financial manager with Caribbean Publishing Company Ltd.

James was sponsored by David Reid and inducted by Rotary SUNRISE President Woody Foster.


In the photo, Rotary SUNRISE President Woody Foster, New member James Chiweshe and David Reid.

James joins almost 100 other members (32 ladies) from the Cayman Islands and 24 other countries. Mostly young professionals - they are probably the youngest average-age club in the world and certainly the best looking. They meet every Wednesday at 6.45 a.m. for breakfast at the Grand Old House. Having fun helping in the community.

ROTARY CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN CENTRAL

Rotarians Paul Keeble, Mike Mandish, Dave Phipps, Walt Mustin, Steve Morris, and Todd Davey put together another shelter 6 December 2008. Of the ten new shelters eight are now built.

These shelters have been in place now for a number of years and provide much appreciated fundraising from advertisers as well as much needed shade from the sun and occasional tropical rain.

The Bus Shelter Team are out most weekends either building new shelters, once new spots around the island have been identified, or maintaining the long standing ones.

Great job!


ROTARY CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN CENTRAL – continued

Above: Our new Board for 2009/10 have been duly elected and are ready to take up their duties when the time comes. The committee will be Paul Byles, President; Fiona Moseley, Vice-president; Wil Pineau, President- Elect; Richard Lewis, Treasurer; Margaret Rattray, Secretary; Ravi Kapoor, Susie Bayles,

Nickii Sonnenberg; Sue Holmes; Greg Vasic; and Kent Eldemire.

At left: Our congratulations go to Music Extravaganza winner, Richard Barton who walked away with the $40000 prize on Saturday evening. It was a fabulous evening, enjoyed by all!

VP Wil sends his thanks to all concerned for their hard work and commitment to this major fundraiser. Many Rotarians put "service before self" to ensure that the event was a success.

This is an occasion when the club members can come together and work together to ensure that the club has the funds to continue with the service programme that supports so many local community projects and causes.

Thanks to those who “pulled out the stops” to make this happen.


At left, this year's Rotary Central Music Extravaganza marks 10 years together for Natalie and Brent McLean. They met in 1998 when Brent appeared in the band "Heat" at the same event.

Natalie said, "We always buy tickets for the event and this year is special!" They now have three children - and they are forever grateful to Rotary Central for the chance to meet each other.

And finally, congratulations to Rotarians Sue and Naude who were married on the beach at the Westin Hotel in Grand

Cayman on Saturday November 1.

We wish them all the best for their future, and their work in Rotary, together.

…Submitted by Margaret Rattray

Pétion-Ville Rotary Club, Haiti…Submitted by Gary Perodin, President-Elect 2009-10

Concerning the activities of the Pétion-Ville Rotary Club, we have just accomplished the Career Fair intended for the young persons from 15 to 22 years old. Nearly 1000 young persons participated in this Fair, which brought together professionals, Rotarians, and non- Rotarians, of different occupations, who presented their information to the students. Our Interact Club organized this event.

At Christmas, the plan was to organize a Children’s Christmas for more than a thousand young children of the underprivileged classes of the population. They would have food and drink, presents, and musical entertainment. Again, the Interact Club was involved.

On the occasion of start of the school year, in October, 2008, the club distributed school supplies to more than ten state schools of Pétion-Ville -- that is to say to about 3000 schoolchildren.

Rotary District 7020 – Part 2 of 2

ROTARY CLUB OF LUCEA, JAMAICA

Rotary Club of Savanna La Mar, Jamaica

Kew Park

For the past 8 years, Dr. Dwight McLeodprovide Dental Care and Education to theincluded Dentists, Doctors, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Pharmacists and friends.

This year’s team was over 60 volunteers, and every year his team gets bigger as more people sign up for the experience and the opportunity to serve.

I am honoured to have been a part of the original team of Rotarians who first assisted Dr. continued to help facilitate our club’s ongoing commitment to assisting Dr. Community. Below is copy of the thank you letter Dr.

Part 2 of 2 - Club News – January 2009 - Happy New Year!


The Rotary Club of Lucea, Jamaica, held a barbecue at the end of November. Here are a

At top left: Rotarian Sandra serving up the salads. At top right: President Roy and Rotarian Cecile. At left: Vice President Angela looks a bit windswept. It must be the weather!


Kew Park Dental Clinic Stats for 2008by Andrew Williams

McLeod and his team of Volunteers have been visiting Jamaica every July to provide Dental Care and Education to the Communities of Kew Park and Flankers. His included Dentists, Doctors, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Pharmacists and friends.

This year’s team was over 60 volunteers, and every year his team gets bigger as more people sign up for the experience and the opportunity to serve.

I am honoured to have been a part of the original team of Rotarians who first assisted Dr. continued to help facilitate our club’s ongoing commitment to assisting Dr. McLeod’s

thank you letter Dr. McLeod sent to our club.

Happy New Year!


The Rotary Club of Lucea, Jamaica, held a barbecue at the end of November. Here are a few photos:

Rotarian Sandra serving up the salads. President Roy and Rotarian Cecile.

Vice President Angela looks a bit windswept. It must be the weather!


Dental Clinic Stats for 2008

and his team of Volunteers have been visiting Jamaica every July to His team of Volunteers has

included Dentists, Doctors, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Pharmacists and friends.

This year’s team was over 60 volunteers, and every year his team gets bigger as more people sign up for the

I am honoured to have been a part of the original team of Rotarians who first assisted Dr. McLeod in 2000 and have McLeod’s efforts at the Kew Park


December 1, 2008

Mr. Mark LewisPresident, Savanna La Mar Rotary ClubSavanna La Mar, WestmorelandJamaica, West Indies

Dear Mr. Lewis,

Re: 2008 Jamaica Dental Mission

On behalf of the volunteers of the Eighth Annual Jamaica Dental Mission, I would like to thank you and the members of the Savanna La Mar Rotary Club for your continued support. We gratefully acknowledge the help that you have provided.

Without your endorsement and sponsorship, we would not be able to undertake such an enormous operation and to effectively accomplish as much as we do in such a short time. A summary of the number of patients that were seen and the procedures that were performed is highlighted in the table below.

Clinical Procedures Performed at all Clinics during the 2008 Jamaica Dental MissionProjects Patients

TreatedAdults Juveniles Prophies Fluorides Sealants S/RP* Extractions Fillings Dentures

2008 1,374 726 648 980 518 32 916 1443 113 10

* = Scaling and root planing per quadrant

As we make plans for the 2009 mission, I hope that our organizations will continue to dialogue in the best interest of the population that we serve, and to work together unselfishly to access funds to meet their dental needs. We are always eager to return, and our goal is to make each mission trip better than the one before.

Once again, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your sponsorship and the kindness you have bestowed upon us during the mission trip. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Dwight E. McLeod, D.D.S., M.S.Director of the Jamaica Dental MissionSection Head of Periodontics, and Chair of Applied Dental Medicine


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