GOVERNOR’S NEWSLETTER

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In this issue… District Disaster Relief Efforts

ClubProjects

In Memoriam PDG Victor Pilgrim

RLI philosophy

Rotary Satellite Club Gros Islet

Group Study Exchange 2017-2018

Public Image Citation

Highlights Visual Identity Guidelines

Visits to Rotary Clubs of Trinidad

Visits to Rotary Clubs of St. Vincent

Visits to Rotary Clubs of Tobago

Governor’s Calendar

Status District 7030

Reminders

Coming

Fellow Rotarians, For the monthly message I share parts of an email IPDG Roger has sent to the AG’s in Trinidad and Tobago. IPDG Roger is coordinating the relief efforts

from Trinidad to Antigua and elsewhere. It perfectly states the view of the District team about our response to the damage done to the islands by hurricane Irma.

As you know, everyone is keen to gather “relief sup-plies” to send to the hurricane stricken islands. As you may also know, Rotary has been criticized a bit for not acting fast enough, and some of you may have gotten this sort of feedback already. However, we pause for a good reason and that is so as to assess the situation and determine their specific needs in a coordinated way, and to not waste our time, money and effort on items they may already have or already en route to them. For example. People rushed food and water to Barbuda where it sat until it was transported back to Antigua only yester-day. Instead of waiting for a coordinated approach, they sent the help to Barbuda but by that time every-one was evacuated off the island already and being housed in Antigua. This turned out to be a waste of time and effort and expense. And because of the unique circumstance with Antigua being so close and not very badly affected, our approach to help must also be more measured taking that into consideration.

DISTRICT DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS

Gathering foodstuff and other materials sounds good (and is great PR ).. BUT.. this requires a collection point with warehousing space, transportation to the ports, arrangements for shipping, documentation, customs etc. and arrangements for the Antigua end to receive these supplies and all the associated logis-tics there too. This is added to the cost for freight and the loss of time in transit. However, Antigua stores have almost all these items too!! So this is the reason that our effort should concentrate on sending money to the Rotary Disaster Relief Account being set up by the two Clubs in Antigua. We send money and we allow the RC of Antigua, who are on the spot, to ascertain what needs to be bought and supplied to the various shelters working alongside their local NODS and other disaster relief organizations on home soil and then eventually towards longer term projects such as re-building. Again the local Clubs would determine when these sort of purchases need to be made and so the result of our collective relief effort is much more focused and worthwhile. I hope this will help you in taking to the message to the Clubs to garner their support with money as our best option to help in the most positive way. Good luck with your efforts.

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On the 26th of August 2017, Rotary Club of Paramaribo Residence, in col-laboration with Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H. held their 16th annual Go GLO event. On this day students from primary schools throughout Suriname, who achieved a total of 60 points and more for their final exam in 7 subjects, were awarded for their excel-lent school performance. The funds for the Go GLO event are gathered through donations and sponsorships from the business community. Go GLO has become a well-known concept in Suriname of which Rotary Club of Paramaribo Residence is very proud of and it can be said that Go GLO 2017 was a success!

CLUBPROJECTS

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A total of 27 boys and girls within the age of 11-14 years old, from 11 differ-

ent elementary schools in Paramaribo have participated in the Stuka Prisiri

(pleasure in learning) Project. The Stuka Prisiri project is a two- year program in

which the Stuka’s (children) from struggling economic backgrounds learn a variety of

basic life skills. During the closing ceremony the Stuka’s have demonstrated to their

parents, teachers and representatives from the service clubs Quota International

and Rotary Club of Paramaribo Residence which skills they have obtained while

participating in the program. They have done all sorts of activities like learning how to

play chess and kickboxing. They have learned how to creatively express themselves

through all forms of art like for instance dance, music, and drawing. Finally they went to

different kinds of museums, national institutions and Surinamese businesses.

Middle school Excellence Award, (VOJ) organized by Rotary Club of Paramaribo in collaboration with Rotaract Club of Paramaribo

CLUBPROJECTS (CONT’D)

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CLUBPROJECTS (CONT’D)

On Saturday 26th August, 2017, the Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted its 24th Annual Chokha Fest at the grounds of the picturesque San Fernando Hill. Patrons enjoyed a variety of tasty traditional East Indian choka dishes accompanied with hot sada roti (prepared and cooked on-site), fry bake and pepper roti served by Rotarians, their Partners-In-Service, potential Rotarians and friends of the Club. On the menu were sixteen (16) varieties of Chokas including fig choka, eddoes, buljol, ochro, sikeire fig and salt fish, tomatoes and pumpkin chokas, just to name a few. Pa-trons also enjoyed the all popular Pepper Station which consisted of spicy relishes such as Mother-In-Law, Coconut Chutney, Murtani and Kutchela prepared by the Club’s in-house pepper connoisseurs, Rotarian Curtis Dass and Partner –in- Service, Yvette Dass. Dinner was complemented by mouth-watering sweet rice as dessert which was prepared and served by Rotarian Jamir Ousman. Patrons danced the evening away to the live entertainment of the very versatile ‘Samsara D Band’ and melodious performances on pan by child of Rotary, Kyle Ali. The proceeds generated from this venture will be devoted to the Club’s scholarship pro-gram where deserving students pursuing tertiary education are awarded. Our Scholar-ship Awards Ceremony is scheduled for 22nd November, 2017. The Rotary Club of Princes Town extends sincere thanks and gratitude to all those per-sons who purchased tickets and came to the event to fellowship with us and enjoy great food, non-stop entertainment and the wonderful ambience on the Hill and looks for-ward to your continued support in Making a Difference in our local community.

Rotarians serve patrons a variety of

chokhas

President Bashir with the children

from the El Shaddai Home in Gas-parillo

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IN MEMORIAM

What moves through us is a silent, quiet sadness. Little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. Friendly, gentle, and

loved. That your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Past District Governor Victor Pilgrim was a member of the Rotary Club of St. Augustine West for over 30 years. Two times he served as the Club's President. In 1993-1994 and 1997-1998. PDG Victor served as District Governor of Rotary

District 7030 for the period 2006-2007.

"PDG Victor served Rotary with distinction and has truly made a difference in the world!" (RC of St. Augustine West)

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RLI PHILOSOPHY

"Having leadership skills does not alone assure good Rotary leadership. An

effective Rotary leader must ALSO have Rotary knowledge, perspective about where Rotary has been, where it is now going and a vision of what

Rotary can be."

Top ten reasons why all Rotarians should consider attending Rotary Leadership institute (RLI)

1. You want ROI (Return On Investment) for your Rotary membership. 2. You want to learn how to apply your business leadership skills to volunteer/ non-employee leadership. 3. You enjoy learning through discussion…NO LECTURES! 4. You want to learn BASICS of the Rotary Foundation. 5. You want to learn how to execute EFFECTIVE service projects. 6. You want to learn how to retain and engage members for the long run. 7. You want to learn how to use the power of 35,000 clubs to solve local and global challenges. 8. You want to learn how an “ordinary” person can make an extraordinary impact. 9. You want to do all of this while: meeting/networking with like minded, interesting Rotarians who think like you do…and 10. Learn how to create the opportunity for life changing “Rotary Moments”

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RLI PHILOSOPHY (CONT’D)

LET’S SPEND A WEEK-END TOGETHER AND SHARE IN OUR PASSION!

Sessions Set for this Rotary Year 2017/2018

The fee is only $100.00 and it will cover all course materials as

well as a hot breakfast and a “cool” lunch!!!

Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to strengthening our clubs and district by empowering stronger Rotary members...I am hoping you will join me in this journey!!! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Assistant Governor.

Here is the link where you register: www.rlitraining.org

Yours in Rotary Service with continued PASSION!!!!! PDG Hervé Honore Rotary Leadership Institute Director 2017-2019

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ROTARY SATELLITE CLUB OF GROS ISLET SOUTH, SAINT LUCIA WAS RECOGNIZED BY ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ON AUGUST 30

th 2017

At the commencement of the current Rotary year, The Rotary Club of Gros Islet, work-ing with past Rotaractors and past Rotarians from the South, started the process of es-tablishing a Satellite in the South of Saint Lucia. The objective: to reestablish Rotary in the South of Saint Lucia. The idea of using the Satellite Club approach, was explored and we concluded that this path to establishing a fully-fledged Rotary Club should be considerably shorter than the traditional method of establishing a provisional Rotary Club. The advantages of the Satellite Club approach are: The Satellite Club takes far less time to get recognized by Rotary International. In

the case of this Club, the process took about two months. The minimum number of persons required to form the satellite Club is eight. A Ro-

tary Club requires a minimum of twenty. During the transition period leading up to becoming a Rotary Club, members are

Rotarians. This is not the case with a provisional Club where members only become Rotarians when the Club is Chartered.

It is easier to attract members to a fully functional Club. Satellite Clubs have the full support of the “parent” Club as the members are

members of the “parent” Club. At the date of recognition, the Rotary Satellite Club of Gros Islet South, Saint Lucia has thirteen members with a further two or three persons on the verge of joining. The vi-brancy of the group will attract persons in the South (Soufriere in the South West to Micoud in the South East) who are seeking a reputable and pro-active organization with international stature through which they can give back to the community and en-hance their business and social network. The executive of the Club is: Shermie James-Darchiville – Chair Person (past Rotaractor and past Rotarian) Eyan St. Helen – Vice Chair / President Elect for 2018/2019 (past Rotaractor) Jenny Chicot-Louisy – Secretary (past Rotaractor) Lana Baptiste – Treasurer Richard Isaac – Chair – Club Administration (past Rotarian) Cadley Peterson – Chair – Service Projects (past Rotaractor)

The Club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month at 5.30pm

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GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE 2017- 2018

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PUBLIC IMAGE CITATION

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HIGHLIGHTS VISUAL IDENTITY GUIDELINES

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HIGHLIGHTS VISUAL IDENTITY GUIDELINES (CONT’D)

http://brandcenter.rotary.org/en-GB

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VISIT TO TRINIDAD CENTRAL CLUSTER CLUBS

Banner received at joint meeting with Trinidad Central Cluster Clubs

Meeting with the board of the Rotary Club of Maracas St. Joseph

Hiking on the Maracas waterfall trail: beautification project of Rotary Club of Maracas St. Joseph

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The cafeteria at the Emperor Zoo Project: generating funds for the Rotary Club of San Juan ZOO TO YOU project

DG Waddy playing with his pet.

Hospitality evening at Pres. Adrian's home: Rotary Club of Chaguanas

Tree planting with President Geeta and IPP Ramps: Rotary Club of Felicity/Charlieville

Getting some insights from Pres. Usha, Rotaract Club of Felicity/Charlieville about the Ezekiel home for abandoned children

VISIT TO TRINIDAD CENTRAL CLUSTER CLUBS

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VISIT TO ROTARY AND ROTARACT CLUBS OF ST. VINCENT

DG with board members of Rotaract Club of St. Vincent

Presenting the DG banner to President Kim of the Rotary Club of St. Vincent South

DG at Club meeting of the Rotary Club of St. Vincent

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VISIT TO THE ROTARY FAMILY OF TOBAGO

With board members of Rotary Club of SW Tobago and Interact Club of SW To-bago.

Courtesy visit to Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary The Honorable Kevin Charles From Left to Right: President Paul -Rotary Club of Tobago, President Annette - Rotary Club of SW Tobago, DG Waddy, President Danelle -Rotaract Club of Tobago, Chief Secretary Kevin Charles, Interact President Davina, AG Gary.

Rotary Club of Tobago inducted 9 mem-bers, former Rotaractors. Transitioning at its best!

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GOVERNOR’S CALENDER

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STATUS DISTRICT 7030

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STATUS DISTRICT 7030 (CONT’D)

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REMINDERS

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING FOR A DISTRICT GRANT 2017-2018 The deadline for the application for grants is 30th September 2017.

Applications must be submitted by email to the Grants Subcommittee Chair, copied to the Rotary Foundation Chair and the District Governor, using the prescribed Grant Ap-plication Form

Send in application for GSE Team member and Team leader positions! Mail PDG Lara Quentrall-Thomas at lara@regencytrinidad.com for necessary docu-mentation.

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COME AND ENJOY OUR COLORS! 2018 DISTRICT CONFERENCE PARAMARIBO, SURINAME

APRIL 25 – 28 WEBSITE: WWW.DISTRICTCONFERENCE7030.COM

2018 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO, CANADA JUNE 23 – 27

WEBSITE: WWW.RICONVENTION.ORG

www.rotarydistrict 7030.org

COMING