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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

Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month

Feb 01, 2018 – Feb 28, 2018

RCGI Board Meeting Postponed

Feb 14, 2018

RCGI BOD Meeting

Sandals Golf Club

Feb 14, 2018

RCGI Satellite Club Meeting

Coconut Bay Resort

Feb 15, 2018

RCGI Board Meeting

TBD

Feb 21, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Rotary's Anniversary

Feb 23, 2018

ROTARY'S BIRTHDAY

Feb 23, 2018

Rotary Satellite Club Barbeque to Celebrate Rotary

Feb 24, 2018

Water and Sanitation Month

Mar 01, 2018 – Mar 31, 2018

RCGI Satellite Club Meeting

Coconut Bay Resort

Mar 01, 2018 5:30 PM

Rotary's Areas of Focus

Our motto: Service Above Self

For more than 110 years, our guiding principles have been the foundation of our values: service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership.

Dates

Monday 5th February - Our condolences to PP Andre Cherebin who is attending his brother's funeral in Barbados

5th February - 3.00 pm - Reading Club - Gros Islet Primary School

5thFebruary - 6.00pm - Club Admin Comm. Meeting

Tuesday 6th February - 12.30pm Regular Lunch Meeting - Special Presentation

Thursday 15th February - 5.30pm Satellite Club Meeting - Coconut Bay, Vieux Fort

Friday 23rd February - Rotary's Birthday

Saturday 24th February - Satellite Club's Barbeque to celebrate Rotary's Birthday - Venue to be announced

One of the six areas of focus of Rotary we don’t seem to talk about as much is peace and conflict resolution and prevention, which happens to be the theme for the month of February. It is often, however, the conflicts that occur throughout the world that are the root causes of poverty, despair, economic hardship and poor health.

Take for instance the major deterrent to polio eradication: the difficulty in vaccinating children in war torn countries. We see these conflicts as well occurring in some form within our own communities with the same results. Rotary International as an organization understands this relationship and therefore is deeply invested in supporting individuals and programs that will develop leaders who are committed to seeking ways toward peace. The path toward peace begins with understanding and respect for the differences that make us unique.

These are the same types of values that are studied in the peace centers supported by Rotary International in association with several major universities across the globe. The mission of these centers is to “empowers, educates, and increases the capacity of peace builders through rigorous academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities.

These Fellows develop the skills needed to act as “leaders and catalysts for peace and conflict resolution both in their communities and around the globe.” As Rotarians we should all be similarly committed to understanding the conflicts that exist in our own society, to speak out when necessary, and to seek solutions that reflect the values of Rotary.

And so it continues - See how Conflict affects our Polio Eradication efforts - read more

Saint Lucia to Have District Governor

Posted by Joel Crocker

Past President Lisle with Partner in Service, Rotarian Maggie.

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

I am indeed proud to inform you that District Governor Waddy Sowma has declared that our founding President, Lisle Chase, will be Governor of District 7030 for the 2020-2021 Rotary year. There have been no challenges to his selection by the Nominating Committee two weeks ago and so DG Waddy sent out the attached confirmation this morning.

30 January 2018
Dear Club Presidents,
NOMINATION OF A DISTRICT GOVERNOR TO SERVE FOR THE YEAR 2020 – 2021
By letter dated 15 January 2018, I had indicated that Nominating Committee Chair PDG Roger BOSE had informed me that the committee chose LISLE CHASE of the Rotary Club of Gros Islet, St. Lucia as District 7030 Governor for 2020 - 2021.
In accordance with the Manual of Procedure Section 13.020.6 on notification of appointment to the position of District Governor, I indicated that the deadline to challenge this nomination was 29 January 2018.
Having received no challenge, in accordance with article 13.020.10 of the Manual of Procedure, I declare LISLE CHASE, Governor 2020-2021 for District 7030.
Yours in Rotary Service,

Waddy Sowma
District Governor 2017 - 2018
District 7030

Rotary Leadership Institute Graduate Level - Part 3

On Saturday February 3rd 2018, Rotarians from Rotary Clubs of Antigua, Barbados, Gros Islet, Rotary Satellite Club of Gros Islet South, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent South graduated from the RLI Program which was facilitated by DG Waddy Sowma, DG Elect Dominique Venere and PDG Hervé Honore.

The final session focused attendees on the History of Rotary with a fun filled competitive game. The second session was focused on Leadership, which as we know is critical to maintaining stability in clubs. Effective leaders must knowledgeable in Rotary as well as skilled in the techniques of leadership. From there we were refocused on the Rotary Foundation, it's purpose and it's programs including Grants. We looked at the International Service Avenue of Service which is the embodiment of the 4th part of the Object of Rotary -

Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Rotarians will note that the 4th part (the Object of Rotary is an object with 4 distinct parts) of the Object of Rotary ties right into the earlier story - February is Peace and Conflict Resolution and Prevention Month.

What are we doing in February to highlight this most significant avenue of service in our clubs?

A BIG THANKYOU to our District Leadership team for taking the time to fly into Saint Lucia to facilitate this session.

A HUGE THANKYOU to AG Konrad and Kris for hosting the event at Villa Capris. The facility worked extremely well for our day of Rotary fellowship and learning.

Vocational Talks 2018

Secretary Elect Trudy O. Glasgow and Rotarian Lenny Cumberbatch gave their career talks on Wednesday, 31^st January 2018 at the Gros Islet Secondary School. The Form Five group of about 160 students listened to the Rotarians tell them a little about the Rotary Club Of Gros Islet and their chosen careers.

Rotarian Lenny was up first walking the students through his long service in the hospitality industry starting as a busboy, waiter, assistant manager in a restaurant, going to university to further his studies and skipping ahead to his current position as the Food and Beverage Manager at Windjammer Hotel. He offered general advice to students on choosing a career, not a job, that they will love and have a passion for, and always striving to be their best.

Secretary Elect Trudy spoke about her career as a lawyer. She explained their was a lot of hard work and sacrifice involved and that it is a noble profession. Trudy dispelled some of the myths that the students had heard about lawyers, like all lawyers are arrogant, liars and greedy. She echoed Rotarian Lenny’s words of motivation to be the best at whatever career you chose and to always remember to give back to your community, your time, your skills and financially when you are able to.

The students had some questions for the speakers including how much money did they make. Secretary Elect Trudy dodged this question by indicating that she will not answer two questions: how much money she makes, and how old I am.

The Vocational committee will be continuing with career talks through the months of February, March and April in the following secondary schools: Bocage Secondary, Babonneau Secondary, Castries Comprehensive Secondary School, Ciceron Secondary, Corinth Secondary, Entrepot, Leon Hess, Sir Ira Simmons Secondary, St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Mary’s College, and Vide Bouteille Secondary school.

If you are interesting in volunteering to give a career talk, please contact Club Secretary, PP. Lisle, Secretary Elect Trudy, PP Indra, Rotarian Lenny, or Rotarian Hermina for further information.

Body Holiday, Le Sport Winners of the Claude Guillaume Memorial Trophy

P. Bertrand; J. Hamilton; President Angela; E. Edwin - Net Score 60.5

In addition to this coveted trophy, the first placed team will get an expenses paid trip to participate in the Rotary Club of San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago Golf Tournament . A great prize thanks to RC San Fernando for agreeing a reciprocal arrangement with Rotary Gros Islet to make this possible.

Runners Up SIXT

M. Metson; President Angela; S. Mauricette; P. Marshall - Net Score 60.67

Concept Holdings 3rd Place

F. del Solar; F. Groenewald; P. Devaux & President Angela - Net Score 61.17

LUCELEC 4th Place

C. Serieux; D. King; H. Joseph & President Angela - Net Score 62.5

The 2018 Rotary Club of Gros Islet/FLOW Charity Golf Tournament was a huge success with a field of 90 golfers playing for 30 Sponsors. A full list of sponsors Go to Rotarygrosislet.com

The Sandals Golf Club adorned with sponsors banners and the converted 8th green where golfers would do their best to sink a hole in one in order to win the Audi A3

On an idyllic day for golf, the 2018 tournament Teed off at 8.30 am. With a cooling breeze and the occasional cloud to dissipate the heat of the day the three person scramble went off without a hitch. The players and sponsors alike commended RCGI for running a fun tournament with truly worthwhile prizes. This year there was no winner of the hole in one!

JQ Motors sponsored the Hole in one again this year

Massive THANK YOU to all of our sponsors! Without your support, we would not be able to raise the funds that we need to invest in our charitable projects. This year, with the death toll on our roads already rising, we will be investing heavily in a Road Safety project which will target the highest risk group in particular; the young men between 17 and 50 years of age.

Also among the winners were the three lucky winners of the Grand Raffle. Prizes were sponsored by Courts Unicomer and Yamaha Saint Lucia.

1st Prize - King Size Bed from Courts - N. Dujon

2nd Prize - Yamaha Scooter from Yamaha - G. Monplaisir

3rd Prize - Two tickets to New York sponsored by Rotary Club of Gros Islet - J. Charlery-Etienne

The Team Auction was won by J. Crocker and he donated the winning to the Rotary Club of Gros Islet

Second place team in the Auction was won by R. Shankar

Loads of photographs in the Photo Album

Click on read more to see the Team Sponsors

A BIG THANK YOU to all Sponsors once again. Without the support of the business community, our projects would not be possible.

A special thank you to

as out Title Sponsor for 2018.

Our Values

Core Values

Rotary’s core values represent the guiding principles of the organization’s culture, including what guides members’ priorities and actions within the organization. Values are an increasingly important component in strategic planning because they drive the intent and direction of the organization’s leadership.

Service

We believe that our service activities and programs bring about greater world understanding and peace. Service is a major element of our mission. Through the plans and actions of individual clubs, we create a culture of service throughout our organization that provides unparalleled satisfaction for those who serve.

Fellowship

We believe that individual efforts focus on individual needs, but combined efforts serve humanity. The power of combined efforts knows no limitation, multiplies resources, and broadens our lives and perspectives. Fellowship leads to tolerance and transcends racial, national, and other boundaries.

Diversity

We believe Rotary unifies all people internationally behind the ideal of service. We encourage diversity of vocations within our membership and in our activities and service work. A club that reflects its business and professional community is a club with a key to its future.

Integrity

We are committed to and expect accountability from our leaders and fellow members, both in the results of our efforts and in the processes we use to accomplish our goals. We adhere to high ethical and professional standards in our work and personal relationships. We are fair and respectful in our interactions, and we conscientiously steward the resources entrusted to us.

Leadership

We are a global fellowship of individuals who are leaders in their fields of endeavor. We believe in the importance of leadership development and in leadership as a quality of our members. As Rotarians, we are leaders in implementing our core values.

All of these core values are reflected in the Object of Rotary and The Four-Way Test, which we use in our daily lives. They inspire us to foster and support the ideal of service for developing and maintaining integrity in human relations.