NKRC’s Entrepreneurship Mingle was a Success!

South Beach Cafe was buzzing with activity last Friday night. New Kingston Rotaract Club (NKRC) definitely achieved their goal of having businesses and talents of young Professionals and Entrepreneurs attractively showcased, also providing the opportunity for networking and learning in a relaxed environment.

All booths seemed to have received positive support from attendees and definitely had impressive presentations.

Some of the Businesses showcased included:

● Envi i Designs – Hand crafted Jamaican Jewellery for bold, Afro-centric Clientele

● Haiku Health and Beauty Services – Facials and Massage Therapy

● GW Art – Paintings suitable for Decor of homes, cafes, offices and hotels

● Pop-Up Gourmet Jamaica – Offers an Advantage Card to get Discounts at your favourite Restaurants and Bars

● Splash by Sash – Trendy and Sexy Swimwear

● BOK – Showcasing the BEST businesses in Kingston

● Headbands by Trudi

● Tou-Khan Naturals – Natural products for Hair and Skin

● Project Management Global Institute – Aids in advancing your Project Management Skills

Sangster’s Rum Cream also had some tantalizing samples being circulated to enhance the buzzing activity.

Kudos to the sponsors, VMBS, PMGI, Mayberry Investment and BBO Jamaica and of course, Professional Development Director, Kimberley Ann Lindo and her team for a well planned, organized and executed event!

NKRC’s Rotaract Mingle is tomorrow !

This week is all about New Kingston Rotaract Club (NKRC). Young professionals doing big things, working together in a non-profit organization to help improve their communities, themselves and other professionals around them.

Rotaract Mingle is now an annual event hosted by the New Kingston Rotaract Club that showcases businesses and talents of young professionals and entrepreneurs, while also providing an opportunity for young professionals to learn more about starting their own businesses and to network in a relaxed and comfortable setting. NKRC wishes to attract over 100 young professionals and entrepreneurs to help with Professional Development of their members as well as to foster Networking. Sponsors and businesses who showcase their branding or products will also benefit from ongoing marketing efforts leading up to and during the event.

The Guest Speaker will be Mr. Desmond Mitchell, a pitch consultant with Start-Up Jamaica. He will focus on Entrepreneurship and the Importance of Mentorship.

The following Businesses and more will be participating:-

● Envi i Designs – Hand crafted Jamaican Jewellery for bold, Afro-centric Clientele

● Haiku Health and Beauty Services – Facials and Massage Therapy

● GW Art – Paintings suitable for Decor of homes, cafes, offices and hotels

● Pop-Up Gourmet Jamaica – Offers an Advantage Card to get Discounts at your favourite Restaurants and Bars

● Splash by Sash – Trendy and Sexy Swimwear

● Tou-Khan Naturals – Natural products for Hair and Skin

● Project Management Global Institute – Aids in advancing your Project Management Skills

Please come out and support the Businesses of Jamaica’s young Professionals and Entrepreneurs.

New Kingston Rotaract hosts ‘Maternal and Child Health’ Campaign

The New Kingston Rotaract Club recently held an Awareness Campaign for expectant mothers, nurses and it’s club members on ‘Maternal and Child Health’, which is also one of Rotary International’s six areas of focus. The Campaign was held at the University Hospital of the West Indies’ Antenatal Clinic. Professor Marvin Reid from their sponsoring Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of New Kingston, led the interactive presentation including topics such as Nutrition and the importance of breastfeeding, Immunization and Types of Contraceptives.

Good work New Kingston Rotaract Club! Education is the key to our country’s success.

‘Amashika and Friends’ clean up Wag Water River

Newly inducted member of the Rotaract Club of Kingston, Amashika Lorne, organised a clean up of the Wag Water River for her birthday with friends. She had 42 volunteers, including 2 who were disabled.

55 garbage bags and other huge items like tyres, pieces of furniture, buckets, refrigerators etc. were collected.

Amashika’s commendable act did not stop there. After the clean up, a Presentation on Environmental Awareness was conducted by Patrice Gilpin of NEPA and herself to residents of the Boone Hall Oasis Community. Amashika also thanked Boone Hall Oasis, NEPA, Nestle Jamaica, Ribbiz Ultra Lounge, Respect Jamaica, Rotaract Club of Kingston, her family and friends for their Assistance and a very special birthday.

Great job Amashika and friends for doing their part in the campaign, ‘Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica’.

Rotaract Club of Savanna-la-Mar Cares

Members of the Rotaract Club of Savanna-la-Mar at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital ready to read and interact with kids

 

The Rotaract Club of Savanna-la-Mar recently visited the Paediatric ward of the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital and had a reading and interactive session with the kids. Suga commends Rotaract Sav for such a lovely project. Follow them on Instagram @rcsav to see what else they are doing to display service above self.

Rotaractors Marvin and Patrice of the Rotaract Club of Kingston assist a child at their Homework Programme at the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Centre on Saturday, January 17, 2015

Rotaract Club of Kingston’s Homework Programme

Rotaractors Marvin and Patrice of the Rotaract Club of Kingston assist a child at their Homework Programme at the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Centre on Saturday, January 17, 2015
Rotaractors Marvin and Patrice of the Rotaract Club of Kingston assist a child at their Homework Programme at the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Centre on Saturday, January 17, 2015

A few years ago, the Rotaract Club of Kingston donated computers to the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Centre in Waterhouse, Kingston. The Rotaract Club of Kingston continues to send members to assist children in the area at the Centre every Saturday with their homework and studies.

Visit the Rotaract Club of Kingston’s website,  www.rotaractkingston.org

Instagram: rotaractclubofkingston

Facebook page: Rotaract Club of Kingston

 

Last Chance to Register for the 5k Charity Colour Run!

Extended Registration closes tomorrow, so head to the website, www.wgtrja.com now! Proceeds from Colour Me Happy will be in aid of Kind Hearts Projects. Kind Hearts have worked with Food for the Poor to build Basic Schools in Manchester and St. Catherine and homes in rural areas surrounding Montego Bay. The website has more information on Kind Hearts as well.