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Rotary International President – Ray Klinginsmith (USA)District 7020 Governor – Diana White (St. Thomas, USVI)

Building Communities, Bridging Continents

Rotary Fellowships Month - June, 2011Newsletter Editor – Kitty Bucsko (RC of Anguilla)

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News of District interest first… Page No.District Theme & DG Diana’s June MessageTribute to District 7020

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Changes in the Wind 5Alabama Hurricane Relief 8Club Charter Celebrations 9Coming Events 10Caribbean Partnership Celebration – Do plan to attend!! 11From New Orleans… 12Effective Rotary Public Relations 13Photos 14What is a Rotary Fellowship? 16

Club News Training in Haiti 17 Grand Cayman Central and Sunrise 18 Sint Maarten Mid-Isle 19 St. Thomas East and Sunrise 20 St. Croix Mid-Isle & Nassau Sunrise 21 BVI Shines! 22 Facebook Visitor 23 Jamaïcan clubs 23 St. Thomas II and St. Thomas East 24 Grand Cayman 25 Rotary in Haiti 26 Rotary Fellowships 28

District Newsletter June, 2011


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References 29

Appendix (Guidelines for use of Rotary name and marks) 30

District 7020 - Theme for 2010-2011

Visit the District website ( www.7020.org)Our District Governor - Diana White from St. Thomas, USVI

DG Diana’s blogDG Diana’s blog (http://dgdianawhite7020.blogspot.com/)

MESSAGE FROM DG DIANA – FOR JUNE, 2011

THE LITTLE DISTRICT THAT COULD…

Many of us know the tale of “The Little Engine That Could,” a children’s story illustrating the value of courage, determination and effort. Well, 7020 is “The Little District That Could.”

We are by no means a large district. We do not have an excessively large number of clubs, or a large number of members. We do have many countries, but our neighbouring district has more. But whatever we may lack in size, we make up for in heart and in so many other ways.

We have been recognized for our impressive record of growth over the past two years, and this year

we rose to the call of giving to our foundation we rose to the call to join convention goers we rose to the call of helping our brothers and sisters in need in Haiti; and as always, we rose to the call of good district fellowship.

We are not only “The Little District that Could” but “The Little District That Did” and I know next year we will be “The Little District That Can and Will.”

Please click the links below for my video tribute to all of you. It has been a privilege to serve you. Thank You All!

Diana************************Links to video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdlKLQ4Fhqg

http://animoto.com/play/RBl6lOJQ1YUCWCLUgVPZgg?utm_content=challenger


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Changes are in the wind –

Reach Within to Embrace Humanity

The Rotary Logo and Theme at the left have been set by the current Rotary International President-Elect, Kalyan Banerjee, who takes office on July 1, 2011 for the Rotary Year 2011-2012.

The Rotary year of current RI President, Ray Klinginsmith, ends on June 30, 2011. The Rotary year of current District 7020 Governor, Diana White, ends on June 30, 2011.

Therefore, beginning on July 1, 2011, there are changes to note:

Rotary International President, 2011-12 – Kalyan BanerjeeLink to Kalyan Banerjee’s theme speech - http://www.vimeo.com/24238709

District 7020 Governor, 2011-12 – Guy Theodore

Also, beginning on July 1, 2011, our District Governor–elect from Haiti – Dr. Guy Theodore – takes office. He has provided a theme and logo which will represent District 7020 for the next year, and which will be the theme for the 2012 District Conference, planned for Haiti.

Here is the information about your next year’s District 7020 theme:

The Citadelle Laferriere.

Sitting on top of Bonnet a l'Eveque, a 3000 foot (900 m) mountain, the Citadelle Laferriere is the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere, and is - without a doubt, the most popular historical attraction in Haiti.

A Haitian national icon, the Citadelle is the symbol of liberty and independence.

Its realization represents unity, determination, fortitude, and undeterred willpower.

Proving that mutual vision, strength of mind, and resolve can accomplish anything, this year’s emblem – the Citadelle Laferriere – confirms that District 7020 – together as ever – will achieve great ventures in its mission to provide a better future with Rotary.

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A brief biography – RI President-elect, Kalyan Banerjee (2011-2012)

Kalyan Banerjee graduated in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (India).

He is Director of United Phosphorus Limited, one of the largest manufacturers of agrochemicals in India & Uniphos Agro Industries Limited, and Chairman of United Phosphorus Bangladesh Limited.


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Kalyan Banerjee has been a member of Rotary Club of Vapi since 1972. He became District Governor during 1980-81 of the then R.I. District 306. He has been Discussion Leader at the International Assembly and R.I. President’s

representative at many District Conferences in India and abroad.

He served R.I. as Director from Zone 5 and 6 during 1995-97 and in 1997-98, and Trustee of the Rotary Foundation from 2001 to 2005.

He has addressed the Indianapolis Convention of Rotary in 1998 and he has been Convenor of 3 Rotary Institutes in Zone 5 and 6.

Kalyan is recipient of Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award from the Rotary Foundation. He is a major donor and a benefactor to the Foundation and has helped to make several non-Rotarians as Paul Harris Fellows.

He has been involved in many other activities in the community and elsewhere and has been member of many organizations and boards.

Kalyan is married to Binota, an active social worker and a member of Inner Wheel. They have a son – Kanishka, a Chemical Engineer with specialization in Environmental Management, currently settled in Sydney with his wife, and a daughter – Ruma, who has done her MBA and is currently settled with her husband, an I.T.Engineer, in Canada.

They have currently 4 grandchildren.

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District 7020 Governor-elect – Dr. Guy Theodore (2011-2012)

Information about Dr. Guy Theodore – taken from various Internet sources:

Dr. Guy Theodore DGE for District 7020

He will take office as District 7020 Governor in 2011-12.

Dr. Guy Deve Theodore was born in the rural mountainous village of Pignon, Haiti and frequently accompanied his father, a Baptist lay minister, on donkey rides as he preached and cared for the sick and dying throughout the area.

At the age of 12, he could not understand all the poverty, sickness, and suffering, and asked his Earthly and Heavenly Fathers to help him become a doctor to serve his people.

His prayer was answered as he pursued his education in Port-au-Prince, interned in the United States and practiced in New York forfive years. He planned to buy a house in the U.S. in 1978, but God reminded him of his earlier prayer and his promise to help his people. Instead of the home purchase, Dr. Guy used the funds to initiate God's plan for Pignon by starting the first construction of a clinic on the site where he was born in Pignon. He entered the U. S. Air Force to continue his service to mankind and broaden his professional experiences.

Dr. Guy became the Chief Surgeon at the Little Rock Air Force Base, and in 1981 formed the Christian Mission of Pignon, Inc. with the help of Arkansans, who began making medical and dental trips to his home village. He became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 1982, being one of the few Haitians to achieve this distinction.


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In 1983, after seven years in the U. S. Air Force and achieving the rank of Colonel, he went home to serve his people full time and fulfill his promise to carry out God's vision that had been shared with him.

Peter Jennings of ABC NEWS honoured Dr. Guy Theodore in September 1994 by choosing him as "Person of the Week."

For links to photos taken by DG Diana in her travels this year to Haiti, so you’ll get a sense of what to expect in Haiti – and see how vibrant and alive Rotary is in Haiti – please click on the following links:

http://picasaweb.google.com/dianawhite.7020/HaitiPetiteRiviere#

http://picasaweb.google.com/dianawhite.7020/HaitiPortdePaix#

http://picasaweb.google.com/dianawhite.7020/HaitiSainMarc#

http://picasaweb.google.com/dianawhite.7020/HaitiSaintMichel#

http://picasaweb.google.com/dianawhite.7020/HaitiVerrettes#

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DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEEVance Lewis, of BVI

Becomes District Governor-elect on July 1, 2011And District Governor on July 1, 2012

The British Virgin Islands will be hosting its first ever Rotary District Conference under the leadership of Past Assistant Governor Vance Lewis. Mr. Lewis is the successful candidate to be the District Governor in 2012/13.

This is also the first time in the 43-year-history of Rotary in the British Virgin Islands, the Territory will have a District Governor of District 7020 to serve.

At the 39th Rotary District 7020 Conference held in Jamaica in May 2010, Mr. Lewis was announced as District Governor Nominee effective July 1, 2010, he will progress to District Governor-Elect on July 1, 2011, and will take up the role of District Governor on July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.

At the time of the original announcement, Mr. Lewis commented to the press that he was humbled by the appointment and that one of the main highlights will be the Territory’s hosting of the District Conference in 2013.

He has since then moved to appoint a Conference Chair in David Archer, and together they have appointed heads for other areas of the conference committee and commenced their planning.

Also in preparation for his year as District Governor, Mr. Lewis and his partner, Past President Monica Ramgeet, have already attended Zone Membership and Foundation training in Evanston, Illinois. They have also attended training for the DGN at the Zone 33/34 Institute in October 2010 in Naples, Florida, and recently the RI 2011 convention in New Orleans.

As a sign that things have now shifted a gear, Mr. Lewis has also turned his attention to the selection of the District leadership team for the year 2012 -13.

“The excitement is growing for Rotarians in the British Virgin Islands to showcase the territory to the other Rotarians around the District and to act as hosts during the 2013 conference” said Lewis. “Our visiting Rotarians will have a grand time enjoying fellowship while learning more about Rotary and exploring the BVI”

District 7020 covers countries such as the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, USVI, BVI, Jamaica, Haiti, Dutch St. Maarten, French St. Martin, Anguilla and St.Barths.


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Don’t forget the Caribbean Partnership Celebration –

July 21-23, 2011Reston, Virginia

Celebration/Activity Date

Attendance Report Due

Club Charter Celebrations

June 3, 2011

New Providence, Bahamas June 1, 1988 Saint Michel de L’Attalaye, Haiti June 5, 2003 Negril, Jamaica June 10, 2004 St. Martin Nord June 10, 1988 Santa Cruz, Jamaica June 10, 1980 St. Mary, Jamaica June 11, 2010 Anguilla June 15, 1978 St. Martin Sunrise June 17, 2004 Kingston, Jamaica June 18, 1959 Montego Bay East, Jamaica June 22, 1992 Christiana, Jamaica June 28, 1971 May Pen, Jamaica June 29, 1990 Hinche Centre, Haiti June 30, 2003 Kingston East & Port Royal, Jamaica June 30, 1999

Liguanes Plaines, Jamaica July 1, 2005 Mirebalais Centre, Haiti July 1, 2005 Verrettes L’Artibonite, Haiti July 1, 2005

Bruce Aylward: How we'll stop polio for goodhttp://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_aylward_how_we_ll_stop_polio.html


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Rotaract ConferenceTurks and Caicos

June 5, 2011

New RI PresidentKalyan Banerjee

July 1, 2011

New Theme for 2011-12Reach Within to Embrace Humanity

July 1, 2011

New RI General SecretaryJohn HewkoJuly 1, 2011

KATS International Youth Regatta, BVIJuly 8-10, 2011

Caribbean Partnership CelebrationReston, Virginia (close to Washington, DC)

July 21 - 23, 2011

Looking Outside our District in times of need…

District 7020 has arranged for $10,000 to be sent to the DAF for the Japan Earthquake Recovery.


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From New Orleans –

Above – AG Govind Chulani, AG from Jamaica, at the Rotary International Convention in New Orleans!

From Facebook

For your interest – Rotarian Jim Pierce was DG in 2007-08 in District 7600 in central and southeast Virginia. He lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, with his wife, Suki and two children. Cello, their daughter, is in third year at St Mary's College of Maryland and their son will start at Virginia Tech in the fall.

Jim chaired the South Land Breakfast committee for RI Director John Smarge; it was a very successful event, if he does say so.

We had over 800 folks in attendance. There were 53 from District 7600, 60 from District 6960 (Naples), 78 from District 6900 (Atlanta), and 102 from D-7020! WOW! That's awesome.

We served 740 mimosas and guaranteed 750 people at 7:01 a.m. Monday, May 23. We had 14 DGs and spouses serving drinks and beading the guests :) We had 15 Sergeant- at-Arms ushering folks to their tables. We had 8 serving lines and over 3000 strings of beads, 68 masks, and 285 helium-filled balloons for

decorations.

Both the RI President, Ray Klinginsmith, and the RI President-Elect, Kalyan Banerjee, were in attendance for a portion of the breakfast, and made speaking appearances on stage for us. Several past Directors and three current directors and the director-elect, Anne Matthews, were in attendance. The entertainment was an incredibly talented Ukulele Ensemble (17-piece band). .

Jim Pierce, PDGARRFC, Zone 33


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From Facebook

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EFFECTIVE PUBLIC RELATIONSAND THE IMPORTANCE OF

THE CORRECT USE OF ROTARY EMBLEMS AND MARKS…submitted by Delma Maduro

The value of Public Relations to an organization such as Rotary cannot be overstated and indeed should take prominence in each club as everything a Rotary Club does carries a message and has the potential for effective public relations. It therefore behoves each club to manage its image through carefully crafted public relations to enhance its image thereby building goodwill with its members, prospective members, donors, governments, and the wider community, and to do so with the correct use of many available protected Rotary Emblems and Marks.

Throughout the world of Rotary and most definitely within District 7020 there are many success stories to be shared with our respective communities and across our borders - stories that have emotional appeal and from which lessons can be learned and best practices adopted not only by Rotarians and their Clubs but non-Rotarians and their organizations. Some of our international achievements such as stories of Group Study Exchange programmes, our ability to magnify projects through partnerships and joint projects, and change lives well beyond our borders, if shared, can give new meaning to world understanding and goodwill, as well as inspire others to follow suite, and ultimately give more credence to our Clubs and the work of Rotary.

In addition to the use of media and other forums, the branding of projects for continuous visibility is also an important component of public relations. Appropriate and well-targeted project branding conveys the message of a vibrant, sensitive and caring organization.

Yes, we do have many seasoned and sophisticated clubs within our District that understand and execute their PR mandate exceptionally well, but the message of using public relations effectively to promote our Rotary Clubs and by extension Rotary International is worth repeating. Besides we have new members and new clubs joining the fold each year.

To aid us in this somewhat complex field of Public Relations there is available on line downloadable resource material in English and French from Rotary International. One can find templates for news releases, general public service announcements, and various Club Manuals. Special care must be taken to ensure that the Rotary Emblem and Marks by which we are identified and all other protected Rotary Signs are correctly used. If we are developing original PR material, please note that it must comply with Rotary International’s Guidelines for use of the Rotary

Marks as described in the “Manual of Procedure” at: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/035en_full.pdf

“Proper use of the Rotary Emblem” at: http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/Multimedia/Graphics/Pages/ridefault.aspx and


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“RI Visual Identity Guide” at:http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/547en.pdf

Let’s use Public Relations effectively in publicizing and promoting the numerous projects and programmes that we execute in order to protect and enhance our image and build goodwill.

More detail appears in the Appendix of this newsletter. Do have a look!

Delma MaduroPublic Relations Chair District [email protected]

PHOTOS FROM THE DISTRICT 7020 SOCIALIn New Orleans

…submitted by PAG Louis WeverApologies that I don’t have the names

I’m sure you all recognize many familiar faces …


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Above – Conference Opening – Below – House of Friendship Opening

Photos below submitted by Fred van der Peijl (St. Maarten)


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What is a Rotary Fellowship?June is Rotary Fellowships Month

Rotary Fellowships are autonomous, international groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to:

Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.) Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession Make new friends around the world Explore new opportunities for service Have fun and enhance their Rotary experience

Learn more about Rotary Fellowships. (http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/729en.pdf)

How to get involved?

Consider joining a Rotary Fellowship that addresses your interest. To get started -

1. View complete list of Rotary Fellowships. (http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/fellowships_flier_en.pdf)2. Consult the Rotary Fellowship Directory to get in touch with group(s) you're interested

in. (http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/fellowships_directory_en.pdf)3. View a list of Suggested Rotary Fellowships and offer to help organize a prospective fellowship.

(http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/rotary_fellowships_posting_board_en.pdf)

How to organize a new Rotary Fellowship?

Forming a new Rotary Fellowship takes a lot of work, but as Rotarians who have established a group will attest, the effort isworthwhile. Before submitting a proposal, plan to develop a strong network of prospective members in at least three countries. You can start by posting your idea on the list of Suggested Rotary Fellowships.

(http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/rotary_fellowships_posting_board_en.pdf)

While Rotary Fellowships operate independently of Rotary International, they must receive official recognition from RI’s Board of Directors and operate in accordance with Rotary policy. If you are interested in organizing a prospective Rotary Fellowship, please contact RI staff for guidance. Email: [email protected]

Benefits of Rotary Fellowships

Fellowships provide opportunities for Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside of their own club, district, or country. Fellowships contribute to the advancement of world understanding and peace. Fellowships serve as an incentive for attracting new members to Rotary and retaining existing ones.


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Training and Information for Haiti Clubs…Report submitted by Robert Leger

A training schedule for the Rotary Clubs in Haiti. We started the first training for the Rotary Club of Pignon May 6 in Pignon, North of Haiti, and on Saturday May 7 in Cap Haitien for the Rotary Clubs of Cap Haitien, Ouanaminthe, the Rotaract Club of Cap Haitien and the Interact Club of Cap Haitien.

The topics were:

Rotary Beyond the Club Characteristics of a Good Leader Club Administration Membership Retention Membership Development Conducting Effective Meetings Matching Grants: Understand the Application Form and how to review the form before signing it.


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We had a very nice and good trip to the North. Training was done in Pignon and Cap-Haitien.

Pignon - The majority of the members were present except for 6 members who could not attend. We could not finish all the subjects and Caleb promised he will give these two parts : 1) Fidelisation des Membres and 2 ) Croissance de l'Effectif.

The training was necessary. Pignon Club has great leaders but definitively needed to hear a trainer from outside the area.

Cap-Haitien - In Cap we had chance to present all the programs and we added how to review a Matching Grant application form before sending the 3 signatures. There were only two members from Ouanaminthe, 1 from Interact, 4 from Rotaract and 10 from Cap Haitien. The training was really appreciated and the discussion was very animated. The evaluation forms showed an average of 9 points about the importance of this training, 8 to 9 for the transmission of the message and 9 to 10 for the subjects chosen. All the members present expect to have more training like that.

Next training - The next training date will be June 4 for the Clubs under Gary Marcelin’s supervision - Mirebalais, St Marc, Verrettes, etc. I hope Gary will find a way to motivate the Presidents of the respective Clubs to ask at least 60 per cent of members to attend.

GRAND CAYMAN CENTRAL AND SUNRISE CLUBS

Inter-School Debates End With High Praise from Judges…submitted by JD Mosley-Matchett

The final confrontation in the 20th Annual Fred Speirs Inter-School Debates presented observers with the pros and cons of a timely topic: “Unarmed police officers are poorly equipped to deal with today’s escalating violent crime."

Above left - Chairman Mario Ebanks presides as the student debate teams from Cayman Prep and High School andfrom Cayman Brac High School's Team B.

Above right - Competition Judge Franz Manderson congratulates the winning team from Cayman Brac High School's Team B, as past Rotary Sunrise President Woody Foster looks on.


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The student team from Cayman Prep and High School represented the Mover of the Moot, while students from Cayman Brac High School's Team B opposed. This verbal finale took place at 6:30 p.m. on April 14 in the Courts Office, sponsored by British Caymanian Insurance and co-hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Grand Cayman Central and Sunrise.

Following the introduction of teams and officials by Chairman Mario Ebanks, Past President of Rotary Central, Rotarian Karen Edie sang the National Song. The debate then ensued, with time allotted on both sides for presentations by three team members and a rebuttal. A decision in favour of the Cayman Brac High School's Team B was rendered by judges Franz Manderson (Honorary Rotarian and Chief Officer for the Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs of the Cayman Islands Government), Annie Briggs (Literacy Coordinator from Ministry of Education), and by Graeme Halkerston (Partner in Litigation and Insolvency at Appleby’s).

At left - Competition Judge Franz Manderson congratulates the second-place team from Cayman Prep and High School, as past Rotary Sunrise President Woody Foster looks on.

The judging criteria included consideration for depth of thought, proof of research, fluency and tone, body language, eye contact, persuasion, confidence, and enthusiasm. As noted by Rotary Sunrise Past President Woody Foster, " The debate was very lively and well fought by both teams. The judges were very complimentary of the teams and were positive on the level of research and delivery from both schools."

The Inter-School Debates have been named for the late Frederick John Speirs, Past President of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central, who first organized the competition and who spent 30 years educating the youth of the Cayman Islands.

ROTARY CLUB OF SINT MAARTEN MID-ISLE…submitted by PAG Louis Wever

In mid-May at the University of St. Martin, Rotary Club of St. Maarten Mid-Isle handed over the items the USM Ambassador Board of the University requested from us - 4 flags (two of St.Maarten and two Dutch) and one billboard to install at the entrance of the university. Photos are attached of the hand-over and the hoisting ceremony of the flags at the University.


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Present were Rotary President Louis Wever and wife Amanda, Club Service Director, IPP Jon Hart, and special member of Rotary Fred v/d Peijl. The University also gave us a certificate of appreciation, a medal and a shirt. The ceremony was short but powerful, and the turnout was excellent.

Above right – PAG Louis Wever (left) with IPP Jon Hart (right).

ROTARY CLUBS OF ST. THOMAS EAST AND SUNRISE…submitted by Susan G.S. Anderson

On Friday, May 13, 2011, Dr. Susan Anderson, President-Elect Rina Roebuck,and Ruby O’Neal, from Rotary East, were present at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School for an Oral Health Awareness PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Anderson, dentist and forensic odontologist.

Dr. Anderson spoke about what happens when you go to the dental office, and why dentists need to know detailed medical histories. She also explained the problems of gingivitis, periodontitis and tooth decay, and how to prevent these diseases.

Dr. Anderson also addressed the issue of mouth jewellery, or piercings, which can damage not only nerves but other oral structures.


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On Monday, May 16, 2011, Dr. Anderson met up with Rotary of St. Thomas Sunrise members, President Kathrynne Green and Diana Parker at Jane E. Tuitt School. Dr. Anderson spoke to Kindergarteners, first and second graders, had demonstrations and a video. They were a lively bunch very willing to offer answers when asked.

At both schools, bags were given out with toothbrushes, toothpaste and a pamphlet for the parents on oral health. In addition, the children at Tuitt received a comic book about dental health and the older ones received floss and disclosing tablets.

At Kean HS, the students accepted bags with toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, tablets, pamphlet and a page handout on dental information.

ROTARY CLUB OF ST. CROIX MID-ISLEMembers of the Rotary Club of St. Croix Mid-Isle must sign in when they arrive at the Rotary meeting – a very good idea to keep

track of attendance – or they risk being fined for that omission!

Also, members - and all Rotarians everywhere – should be wearing their Rotary pins – not just to the Rotary meetings, but at all times!

ROTARY CLUB OF NASSAU SUNRISE…submitted by Coretta Owen

Our signature Mock Casino night is scheduled for Saturday 11th June at Sheraton Hotel.

To date, we have a total of 5 VIP Tables. Thanks to BGC Limited, CH Developers, Burns House, Graycliff and Sheraton. Our aim is for 10 tables. Please send us the names of any companies that we can target for purchase of these tables.

Also we have distributed out 200 tickets and our aim is to sell a total of 300 tickets. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this and please remember that we need to sell the 300 tickets to reach our target profit of $30,000.

The website for registration is also active, so please inform the persons you have sold tickets to that they can go and register at www.sunriserotaryevents.com

Look forward to seeing you all out there and helping us makes this event our biggest success ever.


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BVI SHINES AT DISTRICT CONFERENCE…from http://www.vistandpoint.com/money-and-business/6785-bvi-shines-at-rotary-district-conference

The 37th Rotary District 7020 Conference was hailed as a success. Guest speakers included Rotary International President’s Representative, Carolyn Jones; Virgin Islands Governor, John P. de Jongh Jr.; and Past RI Director, Barry Rassin.

Additionally, the conference was a time to network and learn about the great work being done by Rotarians across the District. Rotarians were encouraged by District Governor (DG) Diana “to seize the opportunity to make alliances for your clubs, to make new friends and to share new ideas and upon your return home to continue ‘Building Communities and Bridging Continents’.”

All three Clubs in the BVI came in for high praise. According to Assistant Governor, Ron Potter, “Participation by BVI Rotary Clubs in the 37th District 7020 Conference represented the greatest involvement ever by the BVI in the Annual District Conference, from the third largest delegation at over 40 persons, to the BVI hosting one of the luncheons, and organizing the entertainment for the DG Ball. DG Diana wanted to ensure that the Conference was truly a Virgin Islands affair; in that she succeeded. In addition, the BVI Clubs continued success in earning well deserved awards such as the DG Award (platinum level) for Club Excellence and the Zone Award for conducting ten literacy projects, demonstrates that the community service provided by the Rotary Clubs in the BVI pales in comparison to none. I am very proud of my clubs, the presidents, and boards and the membership.”

In addition to the above awards, The Rotary Club of Tortola and The Rotary Club of Road Town won the District 7020 Awards forHealth and Hunger, and The Sunrise Rotary Club won the Rotary Foundation Polio Challenge Award.

The Rotary Club of Tortola also brought home an award for Services and Emphases. BVI Rotary Clubs and the BVI were profiled at other levels. A full house of approximately 180 Rotarians and guests were treated to BVI hospitality and style when the BVI Clubs hosted the first luncheon on Tuesday, April 12.

The audience was in rapt attention when guest speakers - Past President and Founder of KATS (Kids and The Sea), Tom Gerker, and Past President and KATS President, John Lewis, presented the BVI success story of KATS and the Premier’s Cup International Youth Regatta.

BVI musical icon, Mr. Quito Rymer, opened and closed the luncheon meeting with several of his original hits as well as popular Caribbean favourites. The meeting Chairman, Past Assistant Governor, Audley Maduro, moved the meeting along at an enjoyable and timely pace.

BVI’s own Lashing Dogs also delighted Rotarians and guests at Saturday night’s District Governor’s closing dinner, “Bamboushay”, during which the ceremonial passing of The District 7020 Banner to Incoming District Governor (DG), Theodore Guy, was performed to the delight of Haitians present. There was a resounding applause by all present as a strong show of support for Guy. DGE Guy is in high gear for his year as District Governor, which starts on 1st July, 2011.

Some of the 37th Conference experience was a foretaste of historical things to come in the BVI - The 2013 District Conference under the leadership of the BVI’s first District Governor, Vance Lewis. He will commence his year as District Governor on 1st July 2012. Excitement is building as the BVI District 7020 Committee under the chairmanship of David Archer begins plans for the approximately 700 Rotarians and guests who are expected to converge in the BVI in April/May 2013 for the 39th District Conference 7020.

The District Conference was a reminder that Rotary in District 7020 is alive and well and that there is still much more to be done for humanity, our youths and the environment. The outstanding work by Rotary Clubs in the BVI is a visible part of the success within the District and beyond, and BVI Rotarians are excited about what lies ahead.


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Visitor from Louisiana posts photo on FacebookSusan L. Johnson writes:

When I was in Jamaica in April, I visited the St. Mary Rotary Club (President Paulette Phillips) meeting (they are only a year old) and the President Earl Watson came over from the Ocho Rios Club in St. Ann came over too.

I belong to the Ponchatoula, Louisiana chapter of Rotary District 6840.

Thank you, Rotarian Susan!

ROTARY CLUBS OF JAMAICAAt left below: A social event at Rotary Club of Savannah-la-Mar. AG Govind Chulani, Errol Richards, Marvetta Stewart-Richards

At right – Rotary Club of Montego Bay, Bike-a-thon, May 15 The early birds Audley Knight, Giovanna Allella, Govind Chulani


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ROTARY CLUB OF ST. THOMAS II Distributed dictionaries last fall

Do the kids look excited? At left, President Eric Baynes hands out the prizes!

ROTARY CLUB OF ST. THOMAS EAST

A special thank you to some of those members who are the heart and soul of Rotary East!!! Leslie White, Corinne Van Rensselaer, Fiona Stuart, Denis Stockman, Patsy Bruenlin, Fran Brown, Carol Moore.


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ROTARY CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN

Adventures in Citizenship Essay Competition – Rotary Club of Grand Cayman

The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman’s Adventures in Citizenship Program has been in place in Cayman for 4 years after more than 50 successful years in Canada.

Adventures in Citizenship is designed to encourage and develop the potential of the participants as leaders in the community. It also seeks to encourage literacy among Cayman’s youth and allow the voice of the young people to be heard.

The program gives High School students in Cayman the opportunity to learn more about Cayman’s system of government, and to interact with senior government officials.

Each year, we seek representatives in Years 10 and 11 from all 6 High schools in Cayman (both public and private). The program begins with an essay challenge, the topic of which is “My Cayman”. Each student is invited to write and submit an original essay on the topic, and one finalist from each school is selected. The essays of the finalists are reviewed and one winner is declared.

All finalists partake of a 2-day learning experience which includes:

A visit to the legislative assembly Meeting with senior Judges at the Grand Courts Lunch with the Governor of the Cayman Islands A meeting with the cabinet secretary An award ceremony and lunch with the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman

The finalists and overall winner receive prizes and certificates donated by members of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman and the local community.

At left - Sebastien Guilbard Lori McRae are the only Rotarians in the photo. Standing to the right is HE the Governor, Mr. Duncan Taylor

and to his left, Mrs. Marie-Beatrice Taylor. The children are the finalists from our annual Adventures in Citizenship programme.

The Governor hosted us all for lunch.

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“Rotary Group Study Exchange D7020 visits D1170”


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A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT HIGHLIGHTSROTARY’S WORK IN HAITI

AND SEEKS TO RAISE $1 MILLION FOR THE ROTARY HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUNDS PROJECTS

Nassau, Bahamas – For immediate release as of May 26, 2011

Rotary continues to help rebuild Haiti after the devastating Earthquake of January 2010 killed more than 300,000 people and left over one million displaced. To highlight Rotary’s work and to bring attention for a request for donations, a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) will be aired in 6 countries in District 7020. The countries will include

(1) The Bahamas(2) The British Virgin Islands (3) Cayman Islands(4) US Virgin Islands (5) St. Martin and (6) Jamaica

The English television and the English, French and Creole radio announcements will be on the air starting the third week in May 2011.

The PSA can be viewed on YouTube or by typing into the search box on You Tube: “Rotary Haiti Earthquake Relief Funds Announcement.”

Proudly, The Bahamas Fund, The District Fund in Cayman, and the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund -- a donor-advised fund set up within the Rotary Foundation -- are all making great strides. Vital short- to medium-term projects are underway, relating to children. The projects focus on (1) getting thousands of kids back in school and (2) Rotary’s Jaipur Limb project to assist 4,000 amputees affected by the earthquake.

Sixty-nine donor projects have been approved with funding, 10 have been approved without funding, and 4 projects are completed.

Just a few of those projects include:

-- the building of approximately 50 schools-- the erecting of 3 buildings for the Jaipur Limb project where the prostheses will be made -- providing school supplies to thousands of kids -- purchasing a generator for a kitchen that serves 8,000 meals a day -- supplying aqua-pure tablets to help thousands prevent the deadly Cholera epidemic from spreading.

More information on these and other Donor Advised Fund projects can be found at haiti-task-force.blogspot.com.

Because of the generosity and hard work of Rotary and their communities, hundreds of thousands of lives in Haiti have benefited from the $5 million raised for these Funds. The 19 Rotary Clubs in Haiti, their fellow Rotarians in District 7020, and Rotary International extend a Thank You to all those who have assisted and who continue to give their support.

We are currently seeking to raise another $1 million, and Rotary needs your help. If you would like to contribute to the Haiti Hurricane Relief Funds, please contact one of the local Rotary Clubs or visit www.rotary.org/haiti.

CREDITS FOR THE PSA: This Rotary Public Relations Public Service Announcement (PSA) for Rotary’s Haiti Earthquake Relief Funds efforts was made possible by a public relations (PR) Grant from Rotary International along with contributions from District 7020, whose District Governor is Diana White (2010-2011).

Several Rotarians came together to make this PSA a reality - beginning with Delma Maduro, PR Chair for District 7020, and her committee who were successful in securing the Rotary International PR Grant.

-- Rotarian Burton Wallace of The Movi Group in Nassau, Bahamas produced the PSA for a minimal cost and


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-- Assistant District Governor for The Bahamas, Charles Sealy II, lent his voice for the English version. -- Rotarian Azaleta Ishmael-Newry, PR Chair for The Bahamas researched, wrote and coordinated the script and materials and acknowledges the assistance of PRID, Barry Rassin, for his valuable information.

Rotarians in Haiti, Past President Roger White, as well as Paul Aranha of The Bahamas, contributed photos.

The District 7020 PR Committee includes: Delma Maduro, British Virgin Islands; Azaleta Ishmael-Newry, Bahamas; AG Ruth Palmer, Jamaica; J.D. Mosley-Matchett, Cayman Islands; Lawrence Benjamin, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Rebecca Low and Maria Buncamper-Molanus, both of St. Maarten.

Above left - Rotarians in Haiti in early 2010 with the former PM of Haiti, Jean-Max Bellerive, His Excellency, Louis Harold Joseph, former Ambassador for Haiti to The Bahamas, PRID Barry Rassin, PDG Richard McCombe and Rotarian Claude Serena, head of the

Haitian Task Force. Photo by Paul Aranha.

Above right - Rotary Donor Advised Fund Project #24- Latrines. Carrefour/Mon Repos. Provided 10 bacteriologic Latrines for a “tent city” at a cost of $23,142.

At left - Rotary Donor Advised Fund Project #1: Ecole Ste. Famille, Les Cayes. Rebuilding Six Classrooms has commenced / 300 students to benefit. / Total Cost is $122,391.92 /

The DAF has committed $50,000; District 7020 has committed $20,000 ; SOS has committed $20,000 ; Rotary Club of Montego Bay, Jamaica, has committed $10,000 ; Local Rotarians have committed $2,000; Still needed - $20,391.91.

I love to travel and I've been to a lot of places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.

I've also never been in Cognito, either. I hear no one recognizes you there.

I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; apparently you have to be driven there.

But it could be worse I could be in Continent...


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Following is a list of Rotary Fellowships and contacts from

http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/fellowships_flier_en.pdf

Most Rotary fellowships have their own websites.


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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)

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

Beginning July, 2011Please send Club News and photos (with appropriate IDs) to

Alain Haspil at [email protected] inclusion in the District Newsletter

.Appendix Attached


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APPENDIX Guidelines for Rotary name and emblem

The Rotary emblem Guidelines on using Rotary marks Rotary name Rotary emblem

The Rotary emblemThe Rotary emblem is a trademark owned by Rotary International and is protected throughout the world by the international association.

The words "Rotary" and "Rotary club," and the Rotary emblem are trademarks of Rotary International registered in over 60 countries. This number increases on an annual basis. Read the Rotary International Web site terms and conditions of use .

Rotary clubs and districts may use RI graphics, available for download and reproduction, in a wide range of print publications, on their Web sites, and in e-newsletters, signage, and other materials. The design and format vary based on the purpose of the communication.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

The Rotary emblem

Rotary's early emblem was a simple wagon wheel (in motion with dust). It was designed in 1905 by Montague M. Bear, a member of the Rotary Club of Chicago who was an engraver. He designed the emblem to represent both civilization and movement. Most of the early Rotary clubs adopted the wheel in one form or another.

The present emblem, 24 cogs and six spokes, was adopted in 1924. A keyway was added to signify usefulness. An official description of the emblem was adopted at the 1929 International Convention.

Clubs, districts and Rotary Entities are welcome to use the Rotary emblem subject to the guidelines for the use of the Rotary Marks as set forth by RI's Board of Directors. These guidelines govern the use of the Rotary Marks on all merchandise, promotional materials and publications, including domain names and web sites. Read more about Official Licensed Vendors of RI. See the color chart .

In addition, other RI logos are available for download , and you can order Rotary Logos on CD (234-MU), which includes Rotary and Rotary Foundation logos, including various program logos, through the online catalog or the international office serving your area.

Guidelines on using the Rotary Marks

Help Rotary International protect its good name and intellectual property by correctly using the Rotary name , Rotary emblem and other Rotary Marks.

The Rotary Marks include Rotary, Rotary International, Interact, Rotaract, The Rotary Foundation, Paul Harris, End Polio Now, and Rotarian, among numerous others. The Rotary Marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rotary International in more than 60 countries.

The Rotary Marks shouldn't be altered, modified, or obstructed in any way. Anyone who notices a club or district incorrectly using the Rotary emblem or other Rotary Marks -- on fliers, websites, or anything else -- should advise the club or district to correct the materials and contact their CDS representative .

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The following guidelines on the use of the Rotary Marks are from the Rotary Code of Policies (noted below as RCP). Please follow these guidelines in naming your project or program and in developing promotional materials. (See Rotary Code of Policies article 33 and Manual of Procedure chapter 17.)

Rotary name

The RI Board has determined that any use of the "Rotary" name without a further qualifier, such as the name of a Rotary club, Rotary district, or other Rotary entity, refers to the international association RI. (Rotary Code of Policies [RCP] 33.020.6)

New project names or programs not under the exclusive control of RI or The Rotary Foundation must include the name of the participating Rotary club(s), district(s), or other Rotary Entity immediately following or preceding the name "Rotary" and should not use the word "International." (RCP 33.020.6)

If using the words "Rotary" and "Foundation," these words must not appear together, but must be separated by additional identifying information, such as the name of the participating Rotary club(s), district(s), or other Rotary Entity. (RCP 33.020.5)

Ongoing projects and programs not under the exclusive control of RI and not conforming to these guidelines should be renamed to provide this additional identifying information (i.e., the name of the participating Rotary club(s), district(s), or other Rotary Entity must be included when using the name "Rotary"). (RCP 33.020.6)

No alterations, obstructions, or modifications of "Rotary" are permitted. No abbreviations, prefixes, or suffixes of "Rotary," such as "Rota," are permitted. (RCP 33.020.6)

Rotary clubs, districts, other Rotary Entities, and individual Rotarians should purchase domain names that comply with the naming guidelines outlined in the RCP and the Manual of Procedure. Rotary Entities are encouraged to check with their CDS representative to ensure their proposed domain name complies with Board policy for use of the Rotary Marks, before registering domain names. Domain names not in compliance with Board policy should be changed to comply. RI reserves the right to ask for the transfer of ownership to RI of any non-compliant domain name. (RCP 52.020.1, 33.020.6)

The name of any project or program that does not conform to RI Board guidelines must receive specific RI Board approval. (RCP 33.020.6)

Rotary emblem

The Rotary emblem, like the Rotary name, represents the international association, RI, and also includes the name "Rotary International." (RCP 33.010.4)

Whenever the Rotary emblem is used for a project, program, or activity not under the exclusive control of RI or The Rotary Foundation, the name of the participating club(s), district(s), or other Rotary Entity should also be used in addition to theRotary emblem and should appear in close proximity to and equal prominence with the Rotary emblem. (RCP 33.010.4)

Any reproduction of the Rotary emblem must meet RI's specifications. (See Manual of Procedure chapter 17; RCP 33.010.1.) Camera-ready art can be obtained through your CDS representative or shop.rotary.org . No alterations, modifications, or obstructions of the Rotary emblem are permitted. The Rotary emblem must be reproduced in its entirety. (RCP 33.010.7)

The RI Bylaws discourage any joint use of the RI emblem with the emblem or logo of another organization for any commercial purpose. (RI Bylaws 18.020; RCP 33.010.2)

Support with licensing matters

Questions? Contact the licensing coordinator at 847-866-4463 (phone); 847-866-6977 (fax); or One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA.

Documents

District Newsletter June, 2011 · District 7020 Newsletter - June, 2011 Page ~ 5 ~ J u n e , 2 0 1 1 Changes are in the wind – Reach Within to Embrace Humanity The Rotary Logo and