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Minutes from Club Meeting - February 27th

Thought of the week

People need to be reminded more than they need to be instructed – Samuel Johnson

February theme is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution.  

Rotarian Jennifer came to speak on this very subject. We are open to outside speakers for the rest of the month and would be open to suggestions for this theme, whether it is a speaker or a group that can come talk to us. It is a personal opinion of mine that we Rotarians stand for this every day, as being part of an International Organization that has “Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution” as one of our core values.

  • Apologies from members unable to attend.

  • Welcoming our guests:
    • Deputy Police Commissioner: Elliott Forbes
    • Toastmasters representatives: Bree Theadore, Kebrina Bailey
    • DYC representative: Jocelyne Mills
    • ANYC representatives: Neil Gumbs, Sonya Williams, and Carina Richardson
    • Prospective members: Devern & Amber Fleming, Allister Richardson and Jasmine Connor
    • Past President and Honorary Member: Claudel Romney

  • Reminders from President Jeritza
    • RLI forms to complete with payment by Feb 28th
    • Members bio and picture for website. To send to Rtns Valerie or Florian
    • Club survey to return to Rtn Carolyn
    • Dues to Foundation 25usd payable to Treasurer Jacquie

  • Correspondences:
    • Giving Tuesday Recognition. 
      • All contributions will go towards grants for community projects.
      • 6 members of RCA completed the Foundation Training therefore the RCA is entitled to apply for grants.
    • Message from the DG: 115th anniversary of Rotary was on Feb 23rd.
    • Climate action team
    • Presentation from Rtn Genefa on Rotary Peace Fellowship programme.
      • The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace.
        Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers.
        • Master program takes 18 to 24 months and Certificate program takes 1 year.
        • Academic training
        • Applied field experience
        • Networking
        • Workshop series
        • Final seminar with presentation of the alumni project
      • Master’s degree: Rotary’s funding 75,000$ per person. Up to 5O people each year
      • Professional development program Certificate: Rotary’s funding 1,1000$ per person. Up to 80 people each year.
      • https://greatyop.com/ROTARY-PEACE-FELLOWSHIPS-MC/
      • https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
    • Report from Seymour Hodge, our new ADG-elect.

      • Updates from Miami District conference for the 2020-2021 coming year

      • New theme song

      • Possible visit of the DG Charles Sealy II in Axa between Oct 8-12th 2021

      • The 2021-2022 District Governor will be Louis Wever from SXM. Any members interested in assisting the DG?

      • District meeting will be in SXM but over 200 rotarians will come for one day in AXA.  RCA will be hosting at club’s costs therefore a big effort on FUNDRAISING will be capital

    • Prst Elect Shameica received the 2020-2021 Rotary Banner “Rotary Opens Opportunities”.

    • Happies | Sads: 49.90EC$ 98 USD$