RCGI eBulletin 21st January 2018 (Jan 21, 2018)

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Saint Lucia

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Member Birthdays

Marie Antoinette Murray

February 5

Spouse Birthdays

Noemie Rattray

February 28

Join Date

Chuck MacCarthy

February 12, 2013

5 years

Judy Deterville

February 13, 2007

11 years

Angela Clarke

February 14, 2012

6 years

Shermie James-Darcheville

February 27, 2010

8 years

Marie Antoinette Murray

February 28, 2017

1 year

RI President Elect Barry Rassin Address at the International Assembly

RI President Elect Barry Rassin

On Sunday January 14th RI President Elect 2018/2019 delivered his address to the International Assembly in San Diego during which he revealed his theme for the Rotary year 2018/2019.

To listen to the Theme Speech click on the URL

Rotary International President-elect Barry Rassin laid out his vision for the future of the organization on Sunday, calling on leaders to work for a sustainable future and to inspire Rotarians and the community at large.

Rassin, a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, unveiled the 2018-19 presidential theme, Be the Inspiration, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA. “I want you to inspire in your clubs, your Rotarians, that desire for something greater. The drive to do more, to be more, to create something that will live beyond each of us.”

Rassin stressed the power of Rotary’s new vision statement, “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” This describes the Rotary that leaders must help build, he said.

To achieve this vision, the president-elect said, Rotarians must take care of the organization: “We are a membership organization first. And if we want to be able to serve, if we want to succeed in our goals — we have to take care of our members first.”

Rassin asked the incoming district governors to “inspire the club presidents, and the Rotarians in your districts, to want to change. To want to do more. To want to reach their own potential. It’s your job to motivate them — and help them find their own way forward.”

For the full text of the speech click on read more.

Happening Week ended January 20th 2018

Sunday 14th January we learned of RI President Elect Barry Rassin's Theme for 2018/2019: "Be the Inspiration"

Monday 15th - The Reading Club resumed at the Gros Islet Primary School

Tuesday 16th January the regular meeting of the Club had as our guests, four members of the press and PP Lisle had four members of The Good News Project as his guests. The plan was to promote our Title Sponsor for our Annual Charity Golf Tournament however due to circumstances beyond our control, this could not take place. On the bright side, our guests from Good News presented on their equipment loan project, in which they take in equipment , repair, sanitize and refurbish before putting it into inventory. Equipment such as walkers, crutches, wheel chairs and more are then loaned for financial return where possible, to those who cannot afford their own.

Toni and Megan presenting on the HELP project

Toni Schmitt & Megan Zeman

Interactor Isabel Detienne presenting President Angela with a trading banner from the Early Bird Rotary Club, Sheboygan Wisconsin USA where her father is the sitting President. As our banners were not available, PP Lisle Chase visited the group at the Pastoral Centre and exchanged banners there

A brief summary of the work being done by Good News in Saint Lucia, appears in the read more section below.

Wednesday January 17th Chair Jackie hosted a Community Service Meeting. Report to follow.

Thursday January 18th we were in Vieux Fort with the Satellite Club. Eyan St. Helen presented on Paul Harris Fellowships. The meeting was favoured with a visit of AG Konrad Wagner. Business meeting with four potential members in attendance. We extend condolences to both Chair Shermie and Secretary Elect Jeanneve who both lost close family members within the past few days.

Friday 19th we picked up the shipment of relief supplies from Peter & Company Warehouse, destined for Dominica. These supplies are donated by Rotary Saint Vincent.

IPP Astrid, receiving the supplies on behalf of Rotary Saint Vincent. We have finally found a vessel to take the supplies to Dominica free of cost. Items will be loaded on to the vessel on Sunday 21st at 4.00 pm.

Saturday 20th saw members turn out at the Rodney Bay Mall to sell Raffle Tickets for the Charity Golf Tournament Raffle. No images available at this time. Last push to sell tickets this week coming - Draw is on Saturday 27th.

January is Vocational Service Month

THE CONCEPT OF VOCATIONAL SERVICE

The Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians. The concept of vocational service is rooted in the Second Object, which calls on Rotarians to “encourage and foster”:

· High ethical standards in business and professions

· The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations

· The dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society

Vocational Service focuses on:

Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including fair treatment of employers, employees, associates, competitors, and the public.
The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians.
The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.

During January, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service. Discussions on vocational service can lead to projects that not only develop the ethical consciousness and vocational skills of Rotarians but also the talents within their communities. Vocational Service Month is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities, ranging from Rotary discussions to awards to community projects.

(Extract from The RI Website and D5790 website)

The Rotary Club of Gros Islet/ Charity Golf Tournament will be played at the Sandals Golf Club at Cap Estate on Saturday January 27th.

We are delighted to announce that FLOW is this year's Title Sponsor of our 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Read more to get an up to date list of Team sponsors as well as Prize and other sponsors. This is not the final list but it is based on confirmed sponsorships to date.

This looks like being the best tournament ever so sign up now - time is running out! Visit Our website for the Tournament Rules and Format

See the Brochure for Sponsorship opportunities.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY - THERE IS NO DEDUCTION FOR ADMINISTRATION COST.

Major project for the 2nd half of this Rotary year is an Island Wide Road Safety project. This will be based on Advocacy to improve the enforcement of the law; signage and physical assets to improve safety as well as education at all levels.

Come on board if you wish to help save the lives of our young people!

Rotary Gros Islet Sponsor Youth Team

Rotary Club of Gros Islet members are proud to sponsor yet another team of Juniors from Grow Well to play in the Club's Annual Charity Golf Tournament which takes place on January 27th 2018. The last tournament was in November 2016 and the Grow Well team also sponsored by members of the Club, placed second - an absolutely fantastic result for them and for the sport of Golf.

Upon receiving the news that a team would be sponsored again this year, Coleen Newman, Director of Grow Well and leader of the Golf program said: "Grow Well junior golfers are very, very excited about this opportunity, especially the three who will form the Youth Team representing RCGI.
They are:
Quain Jones,17, who captained last year’s Youth Team. Quain is the Grow 2017 Golf Champion.
Rayshorn Joseph, 17. Rayshorn is the 2017 Winner of the coveted Grow Well Cup, presented for the best combination of stellar golf, helpfulness and most promising leadership qualities.
Celina Lubin, 12. Celina is in her last year at the Gros Islet Primary School and was very much involved in the extraordinary 1000 Tins for Dominica Grow Well Youth Project. She is the runner up for the 2017 Grow Well Girls Championship.