District Newsletter June 2016 (English)

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Rotaract District 7030 Newsletter

June 2016 Edition


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In work, we often use the phrase Hindsight is always 20/20 to describe

moments where you just felt like more could have been done if you could

have just been able to predict what happened next. From this, if asked

the question whether I would change anything during my year as

RD7030s DRR, my first gut instinct response would be to say YES!

To name a few, I would encourage our Rotaractors to work assiduously

on their relationships with their Rotary clubs so as to prevent any negative

actions being taken against them, I would have warned our Dominican

family of the possible devastations of Tropical Storm Erica so that they

could have been better prepared, and I would have reinforced at every

Rotaract encounter that our members are our greatest asset and therefore

should be treated as such.

However, time cannot be so easily altered and if I had indeed made these changes I would not have

been able to experience the sheer resilience of our District, the quality of our projects and the

selflessness of our commitment to this organization in which we invest our time, talents and efforts into.

It is adversity that generates innovation and excellence. Therefore, for every low point that occurred

during this past Rotary year, I am thankful for the outcomes that allowed for us to discover new strengths

within our respective Clubs, countries and above all, ourselves.

Rotaract District 7030 is indeed a gem in our Rotary family as I believe our family-oriented nature cannot

be found anywhere else in the world! As one Rotaractor commented during our District Conference,

regardless of where you go in our District events, clusters of Rotaractors from different countries, with

different backgrounds and even speaking different languages can be found together, building

networks and broadening their Rotaract experience. This is indeed priceless and should be applauded!

Everything I have shared throughout this year on what I have learned from my own experience has

been founded on my Rotaract home, which is the Rotaract Club of POS West. Therefore, I wish to say

thank you to them for being with me every step of the way, for understanding my unavoidable absence

and for being my constant reminder that no challenge is too big to be overcome and that life was made

to be enjoyed!

A great thank you as well to all of my outgoing Rotaract District Committee members, our ADRRs, our

Club Presidents and every single member of the RD 7030 for stepping up to the plate and embracing

my challenge to you to become Rota-ready! Your Y.E.S. to this was greatly apparent as it was reflected

in your apt engagement throughout the year!

Therefore, let us keep up this momentum as we move into our new Rotary year under the leadership ofboth a friend and an inspiration DRR-E Everistus Jn Marie and truly commit ourselves to being

#OneCaribbean family who can and will #DoBetterBeBetter.

Thank you once again for each of your unwavering commitment to our youth, focus on excellence and

dedication to service! It is nothing short of being absolutely FAN-TAS-TIC!

IPDRR-E Giselle


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British writer and Royal Air Force pilot Roald Dahl was also an avid

photographer who carried his beloved Zeiss camera on his manyadventures. At a time when each photograph had to be laboriously

developed by hand, on film or glass plate negatives, he amassed a

collection of hundreds of images. In later years, these photographs served

as a visual record of his travels, a way to document his experiences and

share them with others. Yet he always spoke of his memories as being far

more vivid than the photographs could ever reflect. So many events and

experiences, he said, were simply impossible to capture; they could not

be adequately conveyed in images or words.

Language may fail, and photographs fade; minds are fallible, and details are lost. But some

experiences, as Dahl said, never dim; they stand out in our memories, even after decades, as a wall of

flame. They rear up forever over the landscape of our past, dividing our lives into what came before

and what came after. That metaphor has stayed with me throughout the past year as I have travelled the

world for Rotary. For indeed, this entire year has stood, and will always stand, as a wall of flame in my

mind, dividing my life into before and after.

When I think back over these 12 months, I see a bright kaleidoscope of images cascading before my

eyes, day after day, week after week. The anxious parents in Chandigarh, India, hovering at the

bedside of the child recovering from lifesaving heart surgery. The bright flags of Nepal fluttering over

an entire village that had been rebuilt after the devastating earthquake. The feeling of awe in St. Peters

Square at the Jubilee of Rotarians celebrated by Pope Francis. Joyful gatherings around the world, in

so many countries, in so many languageswith friends I had never before met, my brothers and sisters

in Rotary. To serve as president of Rotary International is a colossal undertaking, one that cannot be

truly conveyed in images or words. It is a wall of flame that will burn forever in my memory, dancing

with light, shifting in shadow. A thousand images jostle together in my mind, a thousand recollections,

a thousand emotions. Together, they form a great mosaic; together, they show the bright and glorious

work of your hands.

As this Rotary year draws to a close, I am prouder than ever to be part of this great organization: one

that makes the world not poorer, but richer; replaces despair with hope; raises up those whom fate has

brought low; and is a gift to so many, while allowing each of us toBe a Gift to the World.


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District

Rotaract

Representative(DRR)

Country: St. Lucia

Everistus Jn Marie Jn

I joined Rotaract because I wanted effect

meaningful and positive change on my

community.

I wanted to serve on the Rotaract District

Committee becauseI saw it as an opportunity

to further my service to the wider caribbean

community and grow myself with a new

challenge.

Tell us something thats unique, crazy or

unusual about yourself

I have very long nails which I started growing

whilst doing my a-levels, however I have

forgotten the reason for growing them but still

refuse to cut them.

Immediate Past

District

RotaractRepresentative

Country:

Trinidad and

Tobago

Giselle Holder

I joined Rotaract because of the fellowship

and camaraderie experienced at RC ofTobagos New Years Camp served as the

catalyst for my Rotaract experience! The

fellowship brought me in but the family-, go-

gettedness-, all-hands-on-deck-, never-leave-

a-man-behind, Im-going-to-tell-you-as it is

but-we-going-to-lime-after vibe of POS West

made me stay.


Committee because I felt I could make a

difference and that I could learn from the

excellent leaders around me. I am proud to

state that I have a great relationship with each

of the last 6 DRRs and have learned invaluable

lessons from each of them and looked forward

to sharing this experience with those to follow

me.



I still have no active memory of EVER eating a

banana....


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District Rotaract

Representative

Elect (DRRE)

Country: Trinidadand Tobago

Kezra Lashley

I joined Rotaract because I thought it would

help better my chances of getting into

university and thats the truth. However, Im still

here almost 9 years later because it provides

me with an avenue to give back, just as many

persons have given to me and it also allows methe opportunity to work with young leaders who

want to effect positive changes in society.


Committee becauseI wanted to connect with

Rotaractors beyond the limits of my club. I also

wanted to encourage members from my club to

believe in themselves, get involved and do

great things.



I wouldnt say Im terrified but I strongly

dislike travelling on planes. Everytime I have

to travel I become my own motivational coach

just to get on the plane. So for now I endure it

until teleporters are invented.

District Rotaract

Representative

Nominee(DRRN)

Country: Guyana

Delon Earle

I joined Rotaract because I wanted extra

Credit on my Co-Curriculum Transcript and it

allowed for Personal Development while

Serving humanity.


Committee becauseI wanted to contribute to

the shaping of the District and enhance my

leadership skills.



I am generally crazy/unique/unusual, people

figure that out a little while after they meet me


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District Secretary

Country: Trinidad and

Tobago

Year Inducted: 2008

Olivia Smith-Shaw

I joined Rotaract because I enjoyed serving in

the Rotary family as an Interactor and wanted to

continue to serve in an organisation that I have

great respect for.


Committee because I wanted to challenge

myself to serve at another level within our

organisation utilising the skills and knowledge

gained throughout my time in Rotaract.

District Treasurer

Country: Antigua &

Barbuda

Year Inducted: 2010

Mykel Samuel

I joined Rotaract becauseI have a passion to

serve my community.

I wanted to serve on the Rotaract DistrictCommitteeto contribute to the development of

our Rotaract District, while supporting the DRR.



Im crazy about Asian food and tennis.


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Do Better, Be Better

Doing things better than you did the last time; even better than those who were before you is a sure

sign that your actions were progressive. This self-motivating idea, that your last attempt is now the bar

or standard youve set for achievement, will only lead you to becoming an individual who doesnt settle

for mediocrity.

This constant state of improvement, will only lead you to become better individuals. Collectively we

then become better clubs and ultimately, a better district.

This personal philosophy of mine is what has guided this years Rotaract theme. It lends to the direction

and goals we as a district team want to achieve.

The past few years have seen our district undergo some important and much needed transitions. What

we want to do this year then, is focus our efforts on streamlining and targeting our work on doing better,

thus making our district better.

With emphasis being placed on Visibility, Efficiency and Communication, this year we are aiming tosee all our clubs improve in as many areas as possible from last year, and set the benchmark for the

years to come.

The following elaborates on this years main area of focus:

Visibility: By using our social media avenues, the district website and branded paraphernalia

we shall try to have the Rotaract District 7030 brands recognised locally, regionally and internationally

by showcasing who we are and the work we do.

Efficiency: Establish a database for clubs and archives for projects, plans and presentationswhich can be accessible to all clubs. We also seek to have more clubs participating in district projects

by establishing broader areas of focus for clubs to select those most pertinent to the needs of their

community. Discover methods of motivation to increase participation and desire to serve in district

leadership levels.

Communication: Trying to improve the relations between Rotary and Rotaract in order to

advance the efforts of transition, liaising with our neighbouring districts to share and learn new cultures

and methods used in service.


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Whats

happening in

Rotaract District 7 3


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Public SpeakingLike A Boss : The Tell

Them Formula

So lets cut to the chase, you tell them what

youre going to tell them, tell them, then tell

them what youve told them. Simple right? On

Thursday 5th May, 2016, this formula

grabbed the attention of the members of the

Rotaract Club of Roseau, in a public speaking

enhancement session organized by the

Professional Development Committee and

facilitated by the Nature Isle Toastmasters

Club. In an effort to build a better speaker, it

highlighted the criticality of organisation of

ideas, how to drive the point home, and ways to

combat fear.

As with any other captivating session, ten

members had a chance to put the tell them

formula to the test. In this case, the club didnt

find that E=mc2, but members we able to use

the tell them formula to speak in public, just like

a boss!

Speedworking

On Saturday, April 9, 2016, the Rotaract Club of

Pointe--Pitre organized the sixth edition of its

action Speedworking. The Speedworking is an

action that allows project leaders to refine and

develop their ideas through exchanges with

professionals in Guadeloupe entrepreneurial

world.

The event was held in two parts: in a contest, ten

project leaders defended their project to a jury

of professionals. The three best projects were

awarded. On the other hand, an open

speedworking the public has enabled the more

benefit from professional advice and help them

develop their ideas and guide their steps.


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Lets Play!

On May 1st, 2016 the Rotaract Club of

Georgetown Central executed a promise made

to the previous Headmaster of Low WoodNursery, Primary and Secondary School to

repair the schools swing set. The club installed

seats and chains for the swing and facilitated the

construction of a slide. The project was done in

honour of our Clubs Past President Adalia

Hooper- Castello whose husband died last

December. A plaque was erected and the slide

and swing painted in his favourite colour. Low

Wood is a riverine community located in a

remote area of Guyana.

RCUG International Service Community

Recycling project

Friday, April 29, 2016, earmarked the final

phase of the RCUG International Service

Community Recycling project. The Project wasa joint venture between RCUG and the Rotaract

Club of Felicity in Trinidad & Tobago.

The final phase entailed an information session

and physical display on the University of

Guyana's campus. The Goal was to educate

persons on reducing, reusing, and recycling

their waste, and to illustrate practical ideas and

outcomes by recycling unwanted items.

The Student's of the Victoria Primary School

Literacy Project were responsible for the

crafting of the smaller items on display, such as

the makeup brush holders, crafted from corn

tins, and a jewelry box crafted from an old

cookie tin. Rotaractors were responsible for

crafting the patio set from old wooden pallets,

the main item on display.


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The Rotaract Club of Arima hosts its

Make-Up for Professionals Training

Session

On Saturday 21st May 2016, Honorary Member

Christopher Best, a professional Make-up Artist

(MUA), facilitated the Rotaract Club of Arima's

Make-up for Young Professionals Training

Session.

With Professional Development Director Nadia

Valentine as his model, he showed a number of

helpful techniques and tips used to effectively

and quickly apply make-up for professional

settings to the Members present. This included

the various types of brushes and other

applicators to be used; methods of application

of foundation/base, contour, highlights and

eyeshadow. Also, Honorary Member Chris

discussed ways in which skin irritation and

contamination of brushes, sponges, etc. can be

reduced or prevented.

Rotaract Club of Central Port-of-Spain

(POS)

Bishops Anstey Junior School

Annual Spelling Bee Competition

The Rotaract Club of Central Port-of-Spain

sponsored for the fourth year, the Bishops

Anstey Junior Schools Spelling Bee on April 21

2016 held at the Schools compound on Ariapita

Road, St. Anns.

The Spelling Bee was open to pupils from prep

level to Standard Five and was a fun way to

encourage healthy competition among the

students.

The competition was judged by teachers and

Ms. Shaakira Gangadeen, Immediate Past

President and member of Rotaract Central POS.

The Club was pleased to support this event and

looks forward to the continued partnership

between Bishops Anstey Junior School and the

Club.


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Port of Spain Wests S.M.I.L.E. Project

2016

Fun day with the GENTS

Simple, Memorable, Indulgent, Light and

Enjoyableday, (S.M.I.L.E.) conceptualized in

2010 which sought to give the women from a

home for the abused a Spa day and it has been

evolving since.

For 2016, we decided to expand the reach of the

project to embrace the men from the Tritscher

Home for the Aged in Bourg Mulateresse, San

Juan with an outdoor visit to the Lopinot

Complex, nestled in the foothills of the North

Range.

The GENTS had a great time and expressed that

although they visited the Complex before it has

since changed and they welcome the fresh air

outing. Members of the club also expressed

that the outing warmed their hearts and gave

joy in being able to put a SMILE on the GENTS

faces.

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The Rotaract Club of Tobago

Presents

The Meeting Place

The Rotaract Club of Tobago was proud to be a

part of the initiative The Meeting Place

founded by our very own IncomingInternational Service Director Melanie Roberts.

This group facilitates the exchange of goods

and services without the need for cash. With

constant increases of the price of food on the

island, Melanie found it was time for us to tap

into our resources, consume local and help

each other out. Its a simple concept really: I

have what you want and you have what I want,

so we swap. Through collaboration,

empowerment, consideration and fairness, this

group has helped members survive thiseconomic downturn. On April 23rd the first

Exchange Market was held and we were proud

to be a part of it.


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Name: Barbara Jacobs-Small

Club: Rotaract Club of Saint Lucia

Profession: Communications, Media & Marketing

Period of Service: (1987-1988)

1. Why did you join Rotaract? Because I was encouraged to, by

the Rotary Clubs committee charged to get Rotaract off the ground

in Saint Lucia; it felt exciting to be part of something new but

especially because it validated us in a way that is critical for our self-

esteem young people who can impact our societies through

service to others.

2. How would you describe Rotaract District 7030 back then in one word using a hashtag?

#feters

3. Why did you choose to become DRR? I am not sure I had a choice, and then too, I never

backed down from a challenge. I was a popular choice. I think people felt that I had a point of view and

the personality to command the attention of my Rotaract peers and the Rotarians whose support we

needed to advance the vision and make the impact we wished to make. It was certainly affirming for

me as a young woman fresh out of her teens.

4. What was one of your biggest accomplishment as DRR? Trailblazing the Rotaract brand

and defining the bar for the rest of the district. Rotaract was at a fledgling stage within the district, and

fortunately Saint Lucia was vibrant and the unofficial country leader. So at the risk of sounding a bit

esoteric, I think an important accomplishment was getting the DRR function in Rotaract off the mark with

energy and vigour. The fact that we are here today looking back down the decades and tracking the

milestones, is gratifying.

5. What was your biggest challenge as DRR and how did you overcome it?I cannot remember

any that are significant, but I would say the age old problem of some territories not being as responsive

and in step as others

6. What was your most memorable

experience in Rotaract? The exchange

trips, the friendships, some of which have

endured despite time and distance. And

pulling off a major rafflefor a carthrough

which we raised substantial funds towards

community projects.

7. What advice would you give to the

incoming DRR? Effective leaders tend to

be those who are willing to share the

accolades as well as the trials. It is better to

do one thing extremely well than many things that are mediocre. So come into this role with one single

big idea for something you want to accomplish that will define its place in the history of the District 7030

and rally everyone around the vision. Today, thanks to ICT, we are just a village.


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Thanks Rotaract Clubs of St. Lucia for the memories!


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1st- Rotaract Club of Arima

2nd- Rotaract Club of Tobago

3rd-Rotaract Club of Port of Spain West


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Charter Anniversaries

June

20th- Rotaract Club of St. Lucia South

23rdRotaract Club of Lamentin

30th- Rotaract Club of Arima

30th- Rotaract Club of Paramaribo

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