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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 20 2009
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Comissioner of Tourism, Beverly Nicholson-Doty spoke at Rotary West November 10, 2009. With St. Croix starting to see a boost in cruise ships and major airline flights, that is what we expected. Commissioner Doty said "Throughout the Territory, but especially on St. Croix, the V.I. Tourism Department is working to boost small inns, bed and breakfast, and boutique hotels as a way of promoting the unique charms of each island." She spoke on us capitalizing on what St. Croix already has to offer. The Commissioner spoke proudly of their advertising efforts and the market gains as a result. We had such an interest and a host of questions prompting the President to invite the Commissioner back to Rotary West to continue the dialogue.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 17 2009
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On St. Croix, there are four Interact clubs. Two of the clubs are made up of students from the St. Croix Central High School and St. Croix Educational Complex both sponsored by Rotary Club of St. Croix West. Every year, Interactors and Rotarians celebrate the charter of the first Interact Club during the week of 5 November. Together they participate in a variety of activities to increase Interact awareness in their community. This year the Governor of the US Virgin Islands and his cabinet are participating in the activities. We have opted to celebrate on November 13, 2009, so as not to interfere with the scheduled mid-term exams for two of the high schools. 47 Interactors, 22 from Central and 18 from Complex participated in the activity hosted by the Governor. The audience was elated with the Interactors performance and the questions they asked. We are hopeful that this event will lead the four clubs to continue joint activities to promote Interact.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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The Board approved the club's hosting of a Halloween Haunted House for children on Halloween. The entrance was canned goods in support of the Haiti food drive. The intent was to sell food as a fund raiser for the Interact clubs. The children that attended needed our support. Consequently, the President opted to feed the children present. The children and adults enjoyed themselves.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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On the 27th the former Lieutenant Governor and Rotarian Vargrave Richards presented information on Wind Turbine Alternative Energy. The information served as a prelude to the upcoming net metering option for WAPA.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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On the 20th, in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dr. Jacqueline Thompson spoke to the club on detection and seeking help for ourselves or love one's suspecting cancer or other diseases. She emphasized the importance of breast exams, mammograms and colonoscopy.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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On the 18th of October the club supported the World Hunger Day activity at the University of the VI where canned and non-perishable food items were collected for Haiti. The International Committee is continuing this collection effort through Thanksgiving. The club is accepting donation Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 p.m.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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The Club hosted the DG, his wife and the DGN on the 15th. The President provided a report and the Secretary and committee chairs also reported to the DG. We took the team to the Cardiac Center where the room sponsored by Rotary West to include the check was posted. Dr. Griffith and the team gave a short tour of the facilities. We then had the DG provide encouraging remarks and install the leadership of the St. Croix Central High School and St. Croix Educational Complex Interact Clubs. On Friday the 16th, we attended the DG's dinner. Rotarian Harty was presented his multiple Paul Harris pin by the DG.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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The club had an intriguing presentation by our guest speaker, Bureau of Internal Revenue's Director Claudette Watson-Anderson on the 6th of October. Her presentation addresses the recession and its impact in the VI in terms of the projection gap and reduced revenue stream.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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The 22nd was designated an internal training meeting. The club's Trainer Rotarian Susanna Smith provided a power point training on accessing the internet and Rotary's website.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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The Board approved the club's participation with the Boys and Girls Kid's Day event on the 19th of September. We solicited the organizing Interact clubs to assist/volunteer alongside the Rotarians. Attending Rotarians and Interactors were provided t-shirts for identification and the club's signage was posted.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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As a prelude to
Vocational month, we had Rotarian Dr. Churaman-Lewit, a Chiropractor, present information beneficial to Rotarians using her craft. The presentation was on Degenerative Joint Diseases and what we can do in terms of prevention as well as coping with these diseases.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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The Honorable Senator Usie R. Richards was the guest speaker at our weekly meeting. Serving in his capacity as 1st Vice Chair of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) Committee on Health and Human Services, his presentation was on Diabetes Prevention. He summoned the membership to demand more of our elected officials in accessing early detection and diabetes prevention services.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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With 8 September being International Literacy Day the club participated at various levels. The President was a part of the Virgin Islands National Guard Coole School Kickoff whereby the four clubs on St. Croix came together to purchase 800 school planners for the 5th and 6th grade public school students on St. Croix. Members of Rotary Club of St. Croix west conducted a Read-Out at the Alexander Henderson and Claude O. Markoe Elementary Schools in Frederiksted. The efforts were lauded by the Rotarians, school administrators and the community at large. Plans are in effect to do this on a more frequent basis.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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The club applied and received a District Simplified Grant to provide back to school supplies to participants of the Boys and Girls Club Program in Frederiksted. A total of 42 packages for grades 1 through 9 were provided to include a back to school pizza party.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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During the month of August the club celebrated its 41st Charter Day activities. Over 40 Rotarians and family/friends of Rotarians attended the Friedensberg Moravian Church on the 9th. The club sponsored the radio broadcast. The President did the reading and the sermon was "One Love". Following church about 30 members went to Brunch at Pier 69 to continue in fellowship. Rotary Club of St. Croix West was chartered 12 August 1968. The club celebrated its Anniversary and Charter Day on 11 August by installing Paul Harris Fellows. Six Paul Harris Fellows were installed. Over 60 Rotarians and guest celebrated with the club as we sang happy birthday and the President oldest and newest Rotarians cut the cake.
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by Deborah Howell
on Nov 16 2009
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Rotarian Deborah Howell accepted the mantle on July 1, 2009 and assumed leadership of the Rotary Club of St. Croix West. Rotarian Howell was installed as the President on 8 July 2009. Over 60 Rotarians, Family of Rotarians and Guests attended the event hosted at the Rotary West Community Center. A local band "deJavu" supplied the music and the club's leadership serenaded the members to Bob Marley's "One Love" this year's District theme, while presenting Rotary International 2009-2010 theme pin "the Future of Rotary is in your hands.
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