A few weeks ago, Earlyactors (Young volunteers in service in the Rotary family), members of the Rotaract Club of Grand Cayman (RCGC) and Rotary Sunrise held a party at a Retirement home to uplift the spirits of the residents.
Kudos to them for having a great time while demonstrating their motto, Service above Self.
President Melissa Whyte from the Rotaract Club of St. Andrew handed over 3 pints of blood to President Sandra Samuels-Reid of their Sponsoring club, Rotary St. Andrew North on Monday following their Blood Drive held last Saturday, November 7th.
The contribution was made to a Rotary member’s Father.
Kudos to the Rotaract Club of St. Andrew, helping to save lives.
The Rotaract Club of St. Andrew (RCSA) will be having their Blood and Can Drive this Saturday, November 7th at National Chest Hospital from 9-4pm.
Come on out, Pledge a Pint and a Can and Donate blood to Save Lives.
National Chest Hospital
Location: 36 1/2 Barbican Road. Kingston 6.
A few weeks ago, the Rotaract Club of Grand Cayman decorated and packed brown paper bag lunches for Mental Health Court Clients!
Like and check out their Brown Paper Bag Project and other good deeds on their Facebook page, RCGC.
The Grade 2 Classroom is oh so ready for School this week at Ianthe Pratt Primary in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Thanks to the Rotaract Club of Providenciales who made such a wonderful makeover happen, encouraging a conducive environment for learning.
Suga would also like to big up all the other Rotaract Clubs out there helping parents, kids and schools to get ready for the year ahead. Great work being done all over!
Suga’s Throwback Thursday goes out to The Rotaract Club of Kingston’s repainting of Four Square Basic School by Cassia Park on Labour Day, May 25, 2015. The staff, parents and Principal of the school assisted the club members, ensuring that they were fed and hydrated throughout the day. Kudos also to the Eastwood Gardens Youth for Progress Youth Club for partnering with The Rotaract Club of Kingston by sending volunteers on the day. The Rotary Club of Kingston assisted on the day as well.
So many hands coming together to make a positive impact. The kids returned to their newly painted classrooms on the Wednesday of the week that followed in a fresh, brighter, cleaner environment to learn and focus in.
Facebook: Rotaract Club of Kingston
Website: http://www.rotaractkingston.org/
The Rotaract Club of St. Martin Nord won Club of the Quarter recently in Rotaract District 7020, which comprises of 9 other territories including Jamaica. Suga was interested to see the work they did to accomplish that position, as clubs across the District have been doing outstanding work not only in their communities and islands, but internationally as well.
There were quite a few projects executed, however, there were two that Suga wished to highlight.
In March, Rotaract Club of St. Martin executed a Garden Beautification Project at Bethany Home, a Senior Citizens home. They planted some beautiful flowers in their garden. The seniors were very happy with the initiative and were even excited to give them some tips on planting from their younger years of experience.
But the most exciting and overwhelming time of the afternoon for club members, was when they sat down and shared snack time with the seniors. The President had baked 2 delicious cakes and a few drinks were bought and offered to them. During that time, some of the seniors seized the opportunity to share some stories with the Rotaractors while others had quite stimulating conversations. Both parties enjoyed the interaction so much that they didn’t have enough time to complete the gardening and returned a few days later to do so.
Since Rotaract also speaks to Personal and Professional Development of its members, the Rotaract Club of St. Martin Nord organized their 4th edition of ‘Speed Working’ for Start Ups in the quarter as well.
The club wished to assist the future entrepreneurs by setting up an original concept of Speed Working. Mrs. Angele Dormoy, Entrepreneur and 1st Vice-president of the French Chamber of Commerce, did a special presentation on how to evaluate and create your own company successfully.
After the presentation, all participants had the opportunity to network with 7 different professionals during the speed-coaching mentoring part of the program.
The concept was very simple. It allowed the future, young entrepreneurs to meet professionals and also key interlocutors (persons who take part in a dialogue or conversation) who intervened in the process of the new business start-ups. They were granted 10 minutes with every interlocutor to present their projects, ask questions and also benefited from advice for their new business start-ups. Each attendee was followed up with to ensure they had advanced with their company or respective project. This action allowed 17 projects to benefit from advice of experimented professionals!
They were able to exchange with professionals/interlocutors from the Bank, Chamber of Commerce, Accountants, Business owners, Artistic designers and the Support Federation for Small Businesses (FTPE).
As each territory faces different kinds of challenges, Rotaract assesses the needs of their communities by priority and funds available to assist. They also find the most innovative ways possible to improve their members personally and professionally in order to be better people, build their careers and most importantly, to serve their communities and the world in a better way.
Congratulations to the Rotaract Club of St. Martin for their outstanding work, as well as the other clubs who continue to improve our nation.
Who knew cashing in crates of bottles could do so much? RCLP cashed in bottles from a bottle drive to purchase educational charts and over 100 seedlings for the Shalom Pre-School Feeding Programme. The University of the West Indies, Mona Social Services and parents will also assist with the growth and maintenance of the Vegetable Garden.
The club also donated books to the school courtesy of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association and gave them Four Way Test Signs to be placed on the walls of the School.
What is the Four Way Test? It is said by Rotaractors and Rotarians at each meeting they hold, it is also a way to live by. With each situation, test yourself. Ask,Â
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
This was done during World Rotaract Week to commemorate when the organization began in March, 1968.Â
Good job Rotaract Club of Liguanea Plains!
Please share this with family, friends and coworkers. Help find untrained artists from inner-city communities that wish to progress today! If they want this opportunity they will work for it and burn that midnight oil.
This project has helped to pave the pathway for a great artistic career for many untrained artists over the past 8 years. Help to pave the way for more. Thanks!
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.