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    Rotaract District 7030 Newsletter

    November 2014 Edition

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    WHATS IN THIS ISSUE

    District Rotaract Representative Message

    Rotary Focus

    Get To KnowYour District Club Presidents

    Get To KnowYour District Team

    Club Stories

    I.

    Rotaract Club of ArimaII.Rotaract Club of Barbados West

    III.Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H

    IV.Rotaract Club of Grenada

    V.Rotaract Club of Mt. Hope

    VI.Rotaract Club of Paramaribo

    VII.Rotaract Club of Point-A-Pitre

    VIII.Rotaract Club of Port of Spain West

    IX.Rotaract Club of University of Guyana

    International Focus

    I. Mexican Experience- The Best Worlds Trip Ever!

    II. RYLA North America Conference 2015

    District Leadership Training 2014

    Charter Anniversaries

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    DISTRICT ROTARACT REPRESENTATIVE MESSAGE

    Greetings District 7030!

    We have entered the month of our District Leadership Training. This

    is the first time the event will be held within our District and a packed

    and rewarding programme is planned for all in attendance.

    Rotaractors will be participating in a mixture of large group sessions,

    specialised sessions based on your current and future role within

    your clubs, as well as breakout sessions focusing on general areas of

    leadership.

    In October clubs submitted their first quarter reports. It was a

    pleasure receiving reports from 28 out of our Districts 37 active

    clubs. We are hoping that this trend continues throughout the yearand clubs continue to submit their reports. Reports do not only serve

    the purpose of fulfilling an obligation to the District; it also allows

    club Presidents and Directors to review their activities and identify areas for improvement and

    possible best practices to be applied to future projects.

    Last month I had the opportunity to visit the Rotaract Clubs of Grenada, Kingstown and Piarco (UWI).

    Although the period spent on the island was short, my visit with the RC Grenada did not only include

    a productive meeting with the club, but also social gatherings and an exciting hike to a beautiful

    waterfall. My visit with the RC Kingstown was also enjoyable as I had an opportunity to interact with

    members not only in a Rotaract environment, but also in their professional lives. Although located on

    home soil, the RC Piarco (UWI) also made me feel welcomed and I encourage all clubs to continuewith the excellent work they are doing. This month I am scheduled to visit four more clubs and I am

    looking forward to meeting with each of you.

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    As I close I would like to encourage all participants of DLT to ensure that all your payment and travel

    information, as well as any special requests are provided to the DLT Planning Committee in a timely

    manner. The committee is working very hard to ensure that the event is executed smoothly and all

    attendees can play a part in ensuring that it is a success. Have an enjoyable month and see you atDLT!!!

    Yours in Rotaract,

    Vanessa Boyce

    District Rotaract Representative 2014-2015

    Rotaract District 7030

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    ROTARY FOCUS

    Rotary Foundation

    At the 1917 convention, outgoing RI President

    Arch C. Klumph proposed to set up an

    endowment for the purpose of doing good in the

    world. In 1928, it was renamed The Rotary

    Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within

    Rotary International.In 1929, the Foundation made

    its first gift of $500 to the International Society for

    Crippled Children. The organization, created by

    Rotarian Edgar F. Daddy Allen, later grew into Easter Seals. When Rotary founder Paul Harris died

    in 1947, contributions began pouring in to Rotary International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund

    was created to build the Foundation.

    EVOLUTION OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMS

    1947: The Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later known as

    Ambassadorial Scholarships.

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    1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, and

    Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation, which was later called

    Matching Grants.

    1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H Grant funded aproject to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio.

    1985: ThePolioPlus programwas launched to eradicate polio worldwide.

    1987-88: The first peace forums were held, leading toRotary Peace Fellowships.

    2013: Newdistrict, global, and packaged grantsenable Rotarians around the world to respond to the

    worlds greatest needs.

    Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totalling more

    than $1 billion.

    Source:https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/rotary-foundation/history-rotary-foundation

    https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/end-poliohttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/end-poliohttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/end-poliohttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellowshipshttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellowshipshttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellowshipshttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/apply-grantshttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/apply-grantshttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/apply-grantshttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/rotary-foundation/history-rotary-foundationhttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/rotary-foundation/history-rotary-foundationhttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/rotary-foundation/history-rotary-foundationhttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/rotary-foundation/history-rotary-foundationhttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/apply-grantshttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellowshipshttps://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/end-polio
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    GET TO KNOW

    YOUR DISTRICT CLUB PRESIDENTS

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    Name:Nickey Desriviere (President, Rotaract Club of St. Lucia)

    Age:26 years

    Nationality:St. Lucian

    Birthday:31

    st

    August

    Hobbies/Interests:Eating

    Degree programme/Occupation:BSc Management Studies- UWI

    Open Campus / Accounts Officer

    I joined Rotaract because

    I wanted to be part of the solution and not contribute to the problems of society. We have so much work

    to do in the community, and I couldnt stand idle.

    My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

    Developing my interpersonal skills as well as feeling that you have made some positive change in

    someones life.

    I believe that Rotaract is important because

    It provides that vehicle to institute true change in the community.

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    Name:Kira Carlene Bailey (President, Rotaract Club of Grenada)

    Age:28 years

    Nationality:Grenadian

    Birthday:20

    th

    April

    Hobbies/Interests:

    Degree programme/Occupation:BSc. Management & International

    Business/ Sales Supervisor at Grenada Distillers Ltd.

    I joined Rotaract because

    I felt that I needed to do something more meaningful with my life. My life shouldnt be just limited to

    work, school (at the time) and socialization. The best way to do so was to be involved in activities that

    were fulfilling, with persons of like mind. Rotaract did that for me.

    My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

    After the passing of Hurricane Ivan in 2004, this was the year I joined Rotaract, it was amazing to see the

    level of volunteerism that both Rotarians and Rotaractors portrayed, and furthermore we planned and

    executed Conference 2005, thereafter.

    I believe that Rotaract is important because

    It not only helps young people to tackle trending issues in the community but it also helps them to

    improve on their professional and vocational skills. I have watched persons grow from being shy at doing

    presentations to being very comfortable with public speaking after.

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    Name: Keeron Tull (President, Rotaract Club of Mt. Hope)

    Age:20 years

    Nationality: Citizen of Trinidad and Tobago

    Birthday:25

    th

    October

    Hobbies/Interests:Travelling, relaxing and Rotaract

    Degree programme/Occupation:Pursuing Bachelor of Medicine,

    Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

    I joined Rotaract because

    At my alma mater B.A.T.C.E. Sixth Form I was first introduced to the world of Rotaract when I joined the

    Rotaract Club of Arima-West. From then on I gained a fascination about Rotaract and wanted to know

    more. When I joined the Rotaract Club of Mount Hope, my hunger for Rotaract was satisfied and I know

    that I am making a difference with every project we undertake.

    My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

    My first visit to the Wendy Fitzwilliam Paediatric Hospital and the Keeping Families Together Longer

    Nursing Home and Activity Center. When I saw how my club and I brightened these peoples day I felt on

    top of the world. This is my drive to my continued devotion to Rotaract.

    I believe that Rotaract is important because

    Rotaract has been an avenue for me to give back to the community, for me to make a difference or an

    impact in society, as well as giving my life a balance. Rotaract has also helped me gained friends and

    build deeper relationships with the people around me.

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    GET TO KNOW

    YOUR DISTRICT TEAM

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    Name: Danille Vianen (ADRR- Genesis, Paramaribo &

    F.R.E.S.H.)

    Age:24 years

    Nationality:Surinamese

    Birthday: 12thJuly

    Hobbies/Interests:Swimming, Rotaract activities, walking

    with family/ friends, making electrical installation drawings

    Degree programme/Occupation: BSc. Electrical

    Engineering

    I joined Rotaract because...

    It feels good to help others, willing to develop myself, make friends and off course having a great fun

    time with fellow Rotaractors.

    My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

    The service year I was the President of my club. I learned so much and by attending as much as possible

    of the Rotaract activities, I really felt the Rotaract spirit.

    I believe that Rotaract is important because

    You learn many things you can use in your personal life. Develop the social life to your community, how

    to work in a team, how to be a leader, how to talk in public, what protocol is etc. To have a developed

    and strong nation which leads to a successful country, you need persons like this (Rotaractors).

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    Name:K. Trmaine Gilkes (ADRR- Barbados West, South

    Barbados & UWI Cave Hill)

    Age:24 years

    Nationality:Barbadian

    Birthday:25thJune

    Hobbies/interest:Rollerblading, Jogging, the gym,

    movies, reading loads of articles on the internet.

    Degree programme/Occupation:MPhil in Computer

    Science Candidate

    I joined Rotaract because

    I wanted to give back to my community and recreate the sense of selfless joy I felt while participating in a

    community service project in 2011. Fellowship through service is indeed a hallmark of giving back to the

    community.

    My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

    At the RYLA North America Conference in 2014. This consisted of a week of meeting different people and

    making friends from different parts of the world and building lasting bonds.

    I believe that Rotaract is important because

    It gives our youth a place to give back to their community, grow professionally and make some lifelong

    bonds with persons across the globe

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    Name:Justin Seheult (ADRR- Arima & Sangre Grande Central)

    Age:26 years

    Nationality:Trinidadian

    Birthday:24

    th

    August

    Hobbies/interest:Listening and playing music, Creating

    Wealth

    Degree programme/Occupation:Diploma Mechanical

    Engineering, BSc Business Administration, Nissan Sales

    Representative, Entrepreneur.

    I joined Rotaract because

    I wanted to change the world

    My fondest moment thus far in Rotaract was

    Rotaract Conference 2014 in Suriname!

    I believe that Rotaract is important because

    Not only do you get to change the world, but you get to do it with amazing people. You also get to build

    yourself holistically and professionally.

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    CLUB STORIES

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    ROTARACT CLUB OF ARIMA

    Rotaract Club of Arima lends it support to the Third Annual Buddy Walk

    The Down Syndrome Family Network (DFSN), founded in 2011, is a non-

    profit organisation based in Trinidad and Tobago. Its mission is to

    support loved ones and care-givers of individuals with Down Syndrome

    through advocacy, education and research in order for those

    individuals to live as independently as possible and become valued

    members of their community and society. (For more information visit:

    www.facebook.com/dsfamilynetwork)

    DSFN, in partnership with the USAs National Down Syndrome Society

    (NDSS), held its Third Annual Buddy Walk at Nelson Mandela Park, onSunday 19th October 2014. The Buddy Walk programme was

    established in 1995 by NDSS to promote acceptance and inclusion of

    people with Down Syndrome and to celebrate Down Syndrome

    Awareness Month in October. This is the second year that the Rotaract Club of Arima has participated

    in this event for persons with Down Syndrome and their support groups in mind.

    The Club also fielded an exhibition booth, which afforded it the opportunity to engage in public

    relations with other participants with respect to the Rotaract Brand.

    The Rotaract Club of Arima, by participating in the DSFN Buddy Walk, demonstrates support of the

    acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome as well as people of all abilities in society.

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    Sharing the Experience, Living Rotaract-The Rotaract Club of

    Arima and its Twin Club, the Rotaract Blue Cayman Islands hold a

    Joint Skype Meeting and Information Session

    On Saturday 25th October 2014, the Rotaract Club of Arima and its Twin Club, Rotaract Blue Cayman

    Islands, held its first official Skype Meeting entitled Getting To Know Our Twinnies Better. This

    skype meeting served as a formal introduction between the two Rotaract Clubs in order to fortify the

    twinning relationship established in the previous Rotaract Year 2013-2014 and to get to know the

    backgrounds of both Memberships. Also, during the Skype Meeting, both Clubs fielded an

    informative presentation done by Ms. Joanna Owen and Ms. Charlene Cudjoe of the Down Syndrome

    Family Network (DSFN) to increase awareness the Clubs Memberships with respect to the

    characteristics and lifestyles associated with Down Syndrome.

    The two Rotaract Clubs thoroughly enjoyed the whole affair, being able to jointly commemorate

    Vocational Service Month and Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and to strengthen mutual bonds.

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    ROTARACT CLUB OF BARBADOS WEST

    Rotaract Club of Barbados West participates in the

    2014 International Coastal Clean-up

    On September 20th, 2014, members of our club participated in the 2014 International Coastal

    Cleanup hosted by the Caribbean Youth Environment Network Barbados Chapter. The International

    Coastal Cleanup is the largest volunteer effort to cleanup waterways and the ocean

    (http://www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/marine-debris/ ). The Rotaract Club of Barbados West

    joined in this initiative because we collectively saw the need to ensure that our coasts were clean and

    safe for the marine life, residents and tourists. Participants had an option to join groups at 9 different

    beaches across Barbados. We chose the lovely Batts Rock beach, located in Black Rock, St. Michael

    (West).

    The Community Services Committee spearheaded this activity along with members of the Club.

    Members arrived suited in white club t-shirts and armed with the spirit of charity and hard work. The

    cleanup was indeed a success and we are all looking forward to the 2015 International Coastal

    Cleanup!

    http://www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/marine-debris/http://www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/marine-debris/http://www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/marine-debris/http://www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/marine-debris/
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    Rotaract Club of Barbados West presents

    Professional Etiquette Training

    The Rotaract Club of Barbados West hosted a club training session on the subject of Professional

    Etiquette on September 27, 2014. This training session was organized by the Professional

    Development Committee, chaired by Director Diosa Joseph. The main goal of the training session was

    to equip attendees with the necessary guidelines on the subject of Professional Etiquette. The session

    was presented by the dynamic Janelle Ward, fellow Rotarian and Senior Marketing Communications

    Officer at the Nation Publishing Company (a local newspaper company in Barbados).

    Ms. Ward provided valuable tools that have been proven to attain personal and professional success.

    She covered subjects such as interviews, social media, business dinners and cocktail etiquette and

    digital etiquette (with a focus on emails). The session was informative, engaging and exciting!Members and guests were eager to ask questions and learn more about the subject. In the end, we all

    left armed with enough knowledge and skills to embark on our own individual endeavours.

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    ROTARACT CLUB OF F.R.E.S.H.

    World Polio Day Awareness 2014

    On World Polio Day, October 24, the International Service avenue of the Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H.

    initiated an End Polio Awareness project. With this project we wanted to stimulate as many Rotaract

    clubs and people all over the world to donate to the End Polio Now website.

    First we made our own End Polio flyer which consisted of our logo. Secondly an awareness

    presentation about Polio was made, indicating what polio really is, where it comes from, how it can be

    spread, the risk factors of an infected person, where it still exists, what we can do to prevent it and to

    visit the End Polio Now website. We also made a group photo in the colors of End Polio Now (red,

    yellow and white) with the, we are this close to ending Polio sign.

    We asked several Rotaract clubs to join us in this awareness project by sending our flyer and

    presentation, with the attention to present this to their Club and distribute and share our flyer through

    all sorts of media, such as Whatsapp, Twitter and Facebook. The responses of the Rotaract Clubs and

    people were very positive.

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    ROTARACT CLUB OF GRENADA

    Entre Cooking Competition

    The International Service Committee of the

    Rotaract Club of Grenada held an in-house

    cooking competition to facilitate our

    participation in the District 7030 Caribbean

    Flavours project. The event was held on

    Saturday 13th September, 2014 at one of our

    Rotaractors home and attended by both

    members and prospective members.

    The Club was split into two groups who were to

    prepare a dish each, selected for them on

    behalf of the International Service Committee.

    Group one was tasked with preparing Steamed

    fish, Cou-Cou and Callaloo along with a

    beverage and group two with our national dish, Oildownand a beverage.

    Both teams battled it out displaying excellent team work and sportsmanship under time constraint of

    an hour and a half to produce two mouth-watering meals. After the judges had their special plates,

    other attendees had their fill. In the end, the judges declared team Steamed fish, Cou-Cou and

    Callaloo the winner when they amassed a total of 125 points, versus team Oildownwho earned 110

    points.

    Overall, the evening was successful and filled with laughter, rivalry, socialization and excellent end

    products!

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    ROTARACT CLUB OF MOUNT HOPE

    Community Service Project, Rotaract Club of Mount Hope

    The Rotaract Club of Mount Hope recognizes

    the importance of the motto Fellowship

    through Service and as such, has dedicated a

    great deal of club resources to serving the

    community. The club has embarked upon a

    drive to bring friendship and goodwill to the

    most vulnerable of our societythe young and

    the elderly.

    Ms. Devika Poonwassie, DirectorCommunity

    Service for the year 2013/2014, spearheaded

    an initiative to encourage Rotaractors to engage with the elderly and children in their environment.

    This community service project, which began in March, sought to reach out to individuals in need

    within the population. It began with visits to geriatric homes in the districts of Trincity and Valsayn

    and visits to the four paediatric wards at the Wendy Fitzwilliam Paediatric Hospital, Mt. Hope.

    Rotaractors on their visits to the geriatric institutions interacted with the residents through song,

    dance and some good ole chit-chat. The female residents also had the opportunity to have their

    nails manicured. Our Rotaractors truly believe that spending time with the elderly had a great impact

    on them as the advice given to them by these stalwarts of society was invaluable. In addition to this,

    Rotaractors found that the visits to the paediatric wards where they interacted with the children

    proved to be a rewarding experience. They spoke of the perseverance and happiness demonstrated

    by the children despite their illnesses and how this encouraged club members to always be positiveregardless of their situation.

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    ROTARACT CLUB OF PARAMARIBO

    Get your healthy groove on with some music, Sickle Cell Awareness

    Part One

    The weekend of 13 - 14 September 2014 was marked by creating awareness of Sickle Cell condition

    in Suriname. The first finance project was an aerobathon held on the 13th September. Besides raising

    awareness, the Rotaract Club Paramaribo wanted to contribute further to a healthy Suriname. The

    aerobathon was held in the parking lot of the Courtyard Marriott. The first part of this event was

    hosted by the B-Fit Gym with some exercise routines using Zumba. It was then time for some

    kickboxing hosted by the Titans Gym. A DJ kept the audience entertained and engaged with a variety

    of music. The audience ranged between the ages of 12 60 years old. The Rotaractors of RCP and

    Fresh were also swinging and participated in all activities. This was despite lots of them not being as

    flexible as most of the audience. Every participant received an apple and a bottle of water as gifts to

    highlight healthier food choices.

    During this project, attendees were able to have tests done to measure their blood pressure and

    diabetes level. The sickle cell information booth provided the attendees with useful information

    about sickle cell in Suriname. Thanks to the Marriott and our biggest sponsor, Grassalco, we had a

    very successful project. We danced and sweated for a healthy and sickle cell conscious Suriname.

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    Gisteren, morgen en vandaag

    So do you remember the Palmentuin (Palm Garden) from Conference 2014? It is almost the

    backyard of our very own White House the Presidential Palace. The Rotaract Club Paramaribo

    organized this project with a school at both locations. It was on August 1st 2014 when we executed

    this project. We wanted to educate the students and make them knowledgeable about the historysurrounding these 2 places especially if they didnt know anything about them as yet. The average

    citizen cant just walk up and go into the Presidential Palace. You have tobe invited. The club took

    about 25 children to these two historical places, where we got a guided tour and could ask all the

    questions we wanted. We even got catered food and drinks.

    The Palmentuin(Palm Garden) was our second and final stop. Rotarians, Rotaract members,

    prospective members, teachers and the students danced, played and of course ate and drank yet

    again! It was a very meaningful community service project. Everybody involved got an idea of what

    happened hundreds of years ago and up to the present. So now we know that if we study our past, wecan define our future. We know that yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift.

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    ROTARACT CLUB OF POINTE-A-PITRE

    Pink October - Fighting against Breast Cancer with Selfie Beauty

    In October 2014, in Guadeloupe, there is an ongoing campaign against Breast Cancer.

    Vanessa Foy, a fellow Rotaractor and owner of the beauty shop "Selfie Beauty", came with the idea of

    "No Make Up Selfie Challenge in order to take part of this awareness campaign in an original

    manner, in partnership with Rotaract Club of Pointe--Pitre and the League Against Cancer -

    Guadeloupe Committee.

    It is a viral project that met an extraordinary infatuation on the web.

    In March 2014, a young English girl has set the challenge via social networks to post a natural picture

    with no makeup on, to contribute to the fight against Breast Cancer. The infatuation was immediate, to

    the point that the current biggest stars align themselves to the cause.

    Accept the view of oneself and be able to look back in the mirror is already a first victory over the

    disease. A great opportunity to educate the people in Guadeloupe regarding cancer and to create a

    solidarity spirit by encouraging them to donate to the League Against Cancer - Guadeloupe

    Committee.

    Together against Breast Cancer because we are stronger together!

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    Pictures awareness campaign for the Rotary End Polio initiative

    October 24, was World Polio Day and on this occasion the Rotaract Club of Pointe--Pitre has

    contributed to this cause by posting on social networks pictures of its members accompanied with

    messages of awareness about the disease and the slogan: "We are This Close to ending Polio.

    Polio is a contagious disease mainly affecting children under 5 years. For many years, the global

    Rotary initiative for the eradication of polio mobilizes in order to pass on information about the

    disease, raise funds and to raise awareness among the population and volunteers.

    With their continued support, the eradication of Polio in the world becomes possible but to achieve

    that, we still need efforts and commitment of all. Pursuing the effort to raise funds against this disease

    is our duty!

    Getinvolved. Be heard. Donate

    Rotaract Club of Pointe--Pitre is committed to transform this motto into actions to fight against this

    disease worldwide.

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    ROTARACT CLUB OF UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA

    RCUG Breast Cancer Awareness Projects

    October was Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Rotaract Club of University of Guyana did their

    best to observe this period. On the 5th October, Rotaractors, Prospective members and guests of

    RCUG took part in a Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. The event was hosted by the Rotary

    Ambassadorial Scholar (Guyana), in partnership with the Rotary Club of Demerara and the Guyana

    Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Participants began their 10k walk from Texila

    American University (Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara) at 08:00h and ended at Parliament Building

    in Central Georgetown.

    Following this, RCUG held a Pink It Up event on October 11th, based on a challenge issued by the

    Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial, Bahamas, District 7020. The challenge was to have

    club members dress up in the colour pink to bring awareness of the fight against Breast Cancer

    worldwide. RCUG also invited Dr. Ravi, stationed at the Guyana Breast Cancer Institute, to present on

    Breast Cancer. In his presentation, numerous interesting facts were revealed and he emphasized that

    early detection is critical to increase survival.

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    INTERNATIONAL FOCUS

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    MEXICAN EXPERIENCE- THE BEST WORLDS TRIP EVER

    Would you like to visit Mexico?

    Let's celebrate Rotaract and his Internationalism.

    Get involved! Become one of the 5 Rotaractors all over the world to visit Mexico and learn about our

    lifestyle, traditions and how we live in District 4110 (Jurez, Chihuahua, Cuauhtemoc, Camargo,

    Torren, Zacatecas and Aguascalientes), the second biggest in the world.

    All along this adventure, you will travel all around District 4110, you will participate in different social,

    cultural, and communitarian activities in each city you get to visit.

    You will get housing from different Rotaractors in each city and will have the opportunity to taste

    authentic Mexican food, but the best of all: you will just pay for your airplane ticket!!!, So, dont lose

    time and send us your participation form, because only 5 Rotaractors will be chosen.

    Source: http://mexexpenglish.weebly.com/

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    RYLA NORTH AMERICA CONFERENCE 2015

    The RYLA North America Conference 2015 Board invites all Rotaractors

    and RYLArians from the Caribbean to the 7th annual RYLA NorthAmerica Conference in Washington, DC, USA hosted by District 7620.

    Registration has officially opened! Be the first to register on our website

    atwww.RYLANAd7620.com

    What

    RYLA North America Conference 2014 (hosted by District 7620)

    When

    July 21-26, 2015

    Where

    George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA

    Cost

    Conference packages starting at USD 400.00

    Age of delegates

    18 to 30 years old

    Airports

    Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA), Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) & Washington

    Dulles International (IAD)

    Registration Package

    Conference package starting at USD 400.00 which includes five night stay, all conference meals

    except Friday lunch & dinner, conference materials, admission to embassy receptions held everynight, special events, and entertainment.

    Follow us on twitter at @ryla_na and on Facebook at RYLA North America Conference for all

    conference updates. Join our newsletter.

    We hope to see you in the capital city of the United States of America in July 2015!

    http://www.rylanad7620.com/http://www.rylanad7620.com/http://www.rylanad7620.com/http://www.rylanad7620.com/
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    DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2014

    Charting a New Course for the Rotaract Leaders of Tomorrow

    Please remember to send your scanned receipts and itineraries [email protected] check

    the Facebook event page for the latest updates

    https://www.facebook.com/events/790113667698437/

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.facebook.com/events/790113667698437/https://www.facebook.com/events/790113667698437/http://www.google.tt/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAgQjRw&url=http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/p/can-t-keep-calm-only-14-days-to-go/&ei=FTNaVPnRK6bgsASQ-YKYBw&psig=AFQjCNEtfSO0y6QVGyvg9_ar-KR2bSHIAQ&ust=1415283861836710https://www.facebook.com/events/790113667698437/mailto:[email protected]
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    CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES

    September

    05thRotaract Club of Montserrat

    November

    04th- Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H.

    09

    th

    Rotaract Club of Maraval

    13th- Rotaract Club of Genesis

    16th- Rotaract Club of South West Tobago

    26thRotaract Club of New Amsterdam

    Happy

    Charter

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