MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ELECT ROBYN CURRY

Good Day Everyone,

The Royal Bahamas Police Force( Eleuthera
District) and The One Eleuthera Foundation along with stakeholders,
the Rotary Club Of  Eleuthera, have launched a Road Safety campaign on the island which
began last week Thursday May 2nd with the placing of memorials at the
locations of the eight (8) fatalities.

Additionally The Minister of State in The Ministry of Transport & Aviation,
Senator Hon. Hope Strachan will be visiting the island on Friday May 10th,
to conduct road assessments and meet with the various stakeholders. Each
week throughout the month of May we hope to launch a new strategy and we
look forward to having the "cat eyes" including in this initiative.

We are grateful to the Rotary Club of West Nassau for partnering with us in
our efforts to keep the roads on the island safe for residents and visitors.
Thank you for your support.

Regards,
Robyn Curry President
Elect RCOE - 2013 - 2014

Magistrate Kara Turnquest (R photo),and Superintendant Ismella Davis (L photo) jointly present on the topic Matters Affecting Quality of Life in Eleuthera. As we as a people encounter so many issues in our small communities as a whole, it was refreshing to have  two dynamic professionals address the club.

Concerned Citizens Join to Launch Road Safety Campaign under the theme

“Saving Lives – if you see something, say something!”

Cross planted in memory of fatality victim Garfield Sands (son-in-law of Rotarian Glenda Johnson.  L-R in photo: ASP Armbrister, Inspector Pinder, Gustav (SEEP), Rotarian Maisie Pinder (Adm. Cancer Society/1E), Rotarian Sup. Ismella Davis, PE Robyn Curry (SEEP/Island Journeys)

Thu, 2013-05-02 10:04 -- By Gacintha Gordon (Rotaractor)

Eleuthera, Bahamas – For 2013 alone the streets of Eleuthera have been witness to 6 traffic accidents which have claimed the lives of 6 adults and 1 toddler. The majority of these fatalities have occurred between Hatchet Bay and Palmetto Point with the exception of two in Rock Sound.

These frightening statistics have raised major concerns for Eleutherans, sparking the inauguration of a road safety campaign, led by The One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF), the Eleuthera branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), South Eleuthera Emergency Partners (SEEP), Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCOE), Ministry of Public Health, the Department of Road Traffic and the Administrator for Central Eleuthera, which pleads with motorists to buckle up, slow down and not text or drink and drive.

Rotarians were on site at 5:30 am to sign in walkers and runners for the Cancer Society Annual Walkathon

Dedicated Rotarians L-R: Cynthia Cartwright, Deborah Cartwright, Susan Culmer, Leahnora Knowles, and Karen Pinder, RCOB Secretary, who was along with a delegation from her Club, Nassau Sunrise that traveled to the island to assist RCE  (work/fellowship) for the weekend

The live inaugural Bahamas at Sunrise live from the island of Eleuthera was aired on the national television channel 11 on Friday 26th April at 6:30 am.  Guest show host was Rotaract President Elect Mark Daniels. Four of five persons interviewed were Rotarians!

Rotarian (Superintendant of Police) Ismella Davis spoke on the Island wide Road Safety Campaign

Rotarian/Charter President (EO One Eleuthera Foundation) Shaun Ingraham presented ongoing/upcoming Sustainable Projects for the island

CONGRATULATIONS CENTRAL ELEUTHERA HIGH SCHOOL

ON THEIR 3RD PLACE FINISH AT MUNS!!

Go CEH Interact Club!

The Team:

ANGEL JOHNSON (Interact Director)

Special Thanks to Coach Stephen Galanis and Advisor/Coach Ms. Cleare for all of their valuable time invested in this awesome team!

See www.theeleutheran.com for full story - Rotary Club of Eleuthera celebrates CEHS Interactors headed to MUNS Sessions in New Providence

Pictured (R) is Rotarian Ellene H. Thompson of Waynesville N.C. with Eleuthera Bahamas Rotarian Victoria Selby-Cane (L), who visited this club on April 19th. New members gave biographical presentations with slide shows and a contingent of rotarian aid workers departing for Bolivia to support an orphanage were present. A solemn period took place as a Rotarian who attended the Boston marathon with his wife and baby told of his experience

Rotary Club of Eleuthera Charter President, and COE of the 1E Foundation Shaun Ingraham, will appear on the morning television show Bahamas at Sunrise this morning (Earth Day),at 6:3 am.  He will speak to our Eleuthera Earth Day Celebrations, and the first Anniversary of the One Eleuthera Foundation.

On 19 April 1868, Paul Harris was born in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. After moving to Chicago in 1896, he founded the first Rotary club in 1905

As part of the Rotary Club of Eleuthera 4th Anniversary Celebrations, members that recently celebrated their birthdays were present with Rotary themed gifts

January 2009 marked a significant time for community service on Eleuthera as Rotary International, the world's oldest service organization began meeting on the isle of Freedom!. The Rotary Club of Eleuthera was officially launched on Saturday January 10th at The Rock Sound Club with the Rotary Club of Southeast Nassau (RCSEN), who has 66 members and was established in 1976. Sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Eleuthera stared in 2008 at a meeting where interest was expressed for the establishment of a Rotary Club. Spearheaded by Timothy Ingraham of the RCSEN during his presidency and a native of Tarpum Bay, he has worked tirelessly to help get the Eleuthera club established. As a result, the Rotary Club of Eleuthera chartered and officially recognized on April 9th 2009.  Thanks RCSEN! Congratulations RCE!

 Photo of Charter Members (2009) Far L: PAG Charles Sealey, Far R: DGN Felix Stubbs 

World Health Day - 7 April 2013

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of public health concern in the world.

      Left: Rotarian Sherrin Cooper/Right: DGN Felix Stubbs

In recognition of the Charter (April 2009), a Rotary Club of Eleuthera logo lapel pin was produced.  DGN Felix Stubbs received the very first pin from Director of Membership and Charter Member Sherrin Cooper.

Also among the first to be pinned were PP (Nassau Sunrise) Carla Stubbs, and Veteran Rotarian (Nassau West Club) PP William Wong.

             Left: PE Robyn Curry/Right: PP Carla Stubbs

   Left: PP William Wong/Right: President Jacqueline Gibson

"This international attention is essential to address stigma, lack of awareness and inadequate support structures. Now is the time to work for a more inclusive society, highlight the talents of affected people and ensure opportunities for them to realize their potential. "

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Message for the World Autism Awareness Day 2013

NO MEETING THURSDAY 28TH MARCH, 2013!!

Happy Easter!

Mr. Colin Moss was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Eleuthera. The club was delighted that ADG Stanford Charlton was on hand to conduct the official ceremony. Colin Moss, is a native Eleutheran, who presently serves as Director of Peace & Justice Institute and is also a recently ordained Deacon in the Bahamas Conference of The Methodist Church.

This dynamic leader is already providing support to a very crucial area of concern in our region: abuse in families.   We look forward to the contributions that Colin Moss will make to our club, community, island and beyond.

By Rotaractor Ashley Akerberg

Bronze Four Way Test Plaques were presented for erection at the Rotaract Club Meeting place (The Eleuthera Art's and Cultural Center),, and the School for Exceptional Learners, where Rotarian Maise is teaching the 'challenged Learners' the Four Way Test during one of her weekly reading sessions

Presentation L-R:Club  Provisional President Sandra Ingraham, Rotarian Maisie Pinder, PN Julian Carey PE Robyn Curry and Rotaract PE Mark Daniels, who was guest speaker at the Rotary Meeting  

Rotaractors worldwide are celebrating World Rotaract Day today March 13th. Rotaract is an international program for young adults ages 18 to 30 who strive to make a difference in the community. Rotaract International was founded on 13th March, 1968 by Rotary International as an association of clubs made up of service-minded business and professional leaders.

The Rotaract Executive Committee were presented with their Four Way Test Cards last night by Rotary President Jacquie Gibson. President Elect Mark Daniels and his team has committed to the distribution of the Four Way Test to selected business places throughout the island.

Left to Right:  Jacqueline Gibson - President Rotary Club of Eleuthera, Jo-Ann Bradley - PP, Rotary Club of Abaco, Carlton Cleare, PH, Central Andros, Sue Culmer - Rotary Club of Eleuthera and Rochelle Wilknison - President,Rotary Club of South East Nassau

Rotarian leaders met in full force in support of the Cancer Society for the Annual General Meeting.  The high level of support of this great organization by Rotary is evident.  PP Jo-Ann Bradley, a Cancer Survivor, presented the report for the Abaco Branch of the Cancer Society, President Jacqueline, Presented the report the Eleuthera Cancer Society, with mention of the great partnership between Rotary and the Eleu Cancer Society.  Rotarian Susan Culmer gave updates on the Cancer Society financial report, and President Rochelle, a Board Member of the Cancer Society of the Bahamas, was available for Q&A for the overall (Cancer Society of the Bahamas) financial standing

INTERACT CLUB OF CENTRAL ELEUTHERA RECOGNIZES THEIR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

The Interact Clucb of Central Eleuthera High School not only spend the day 'striping' their school campus parking lot today, to the delight of their School Principal Mrs. Marie Galanis,  They also expressed their appreciation to her by pinning her with a "Feel The Passion of Rotary Pin" in recognition of Women's Day.  Principal Galanis was delighted!

The Four-Way Test

In 1932, Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor created The Four-Way Test, a code of ethics adopted by Rotary 11 years later. The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:

Of the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

A very successful meeting was held to discuss the proposed Rotary Community Corp for the island of Spanish Wells. In attendance at the meeting were Mr. Theo Neilly (Rotarian), Member of Parliament for the area, and Mr. Clay Sweeting, Deputy Chairman for the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation, and Spanish Wells Resident. According to feedback, there is sufficient interest from the community for the formation of a Rotary Club vs. the Rotary Community Corp is under consideration. Decisive action is expected once all of the Fishermen are back on island from their fishing expedition within another week or so! Excellent Rotary presence is expected to be eminent for this island.

Mr. Thomas Sands, President of the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce was presented with a token of appreciation for

so ably presenting and updating the club on his organization's mandate and future vision for the development of

Eleuthera.

L-R in photo:  President Nominee Julian Carey, President Elect Robyn Curry, Thomas Sands, and President Jacqueline Gibson

On Thursday 21st February, In recognition of World Understanding month, Our club successfully connected via Skype with the Rotary Club of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. This wonderful experience of sharing ideas and  historically connecting with a Rotary Club in another country geographically located very close to us.  We were excited to have an interesting and informative dialogue with Provo President Karl Isaac.  His club has been around for seventeen (17) years, and we got hear learn about their many exciting achievements.  The Q&A session allowed a number of the RCE members to introduce themselves to President Karl and also share some of what Rotary Eleuthera has accomplished during our short four (4) years since charter.  It was concluded that efforts will be made some for some time in the future for friendly club exchange via travel to our respective countries.

Kudos to President Karl for agreeing to this first 'Hook-up" and a memorable historic get together!

L-R:  Rotarians Maisie Pinder, Juanita Pinder & Susan Culmer

As Rotary celebrates 108th anniversary, gains against polio continue

The Rotary Club of Eleuthera is pleased to welcome our newest member, Victoria Selby-Cane, who recently relocated to the island. Rotarian Victoria transferred her membership from the Rotary Club of South East Nassau.

She has hit the ground running by assisting with the organization of a public meeting on the neighboring island of Spanish Wells, to garner interest for the introduction of a Rotary Community Corp.

 L-R: PN Julian Carey, Rotarian Vicky, PE Robyn Curry, & President Jacquie Gibson

 This month, Rotary Club of Eleuthera showcased the great work done on Eleuthera through the club. Signs of various sizes were affixed on partner projects and in strategic locations like airport entrances, and a major public spaces.

The Rotary Club of Eleuthera wishes you and yours a very Happy Valentine's Day!

Interact Club of Central Eleuthera High School has finally gotten its Charter Certificate!

Hooray for them.....President Tiara Bethel and her crew of Interactors will be so happy to celebrate.

Thanks to Madam President Jackie Gibson, Rotarian Sharlene Rolle, Advisor and New Generations Director Ian Carey

and the work that was done by Rotarian Danielle Gibson who got everything started back in 2010.

News of upcoming activities will be posted at a later date!

The Rotary Club of Eleuthera continues to support local family events.

Our youngest Rotarian in the making, Georgia entered pet Chloe in the Annual

Dog Show.  Chloe strutted her stuff in pink, (the breast Cancer Awareness color)

She received a 4th place award.

This event was used to bring focus to the benefits of spay/neuter with focus on the prevention

of increasing the already over population of stray dogs referred to as "Potcakes"

Earlyactors from the area fully supported event.

Rotarian Ismella Davis, Officer-in-Charge of Royal Bahamas Police Force Eleuthera

Division made arrangements for dogs from the RBPF Canine Unit to travel from the

Capital to the island to showcase their "Crime prevention measures" to the delight of

all in attendance. Kudos to the PET PALS organization for a great afternoon of organized

animal entertainment, and positive pet awareness!

L-R: Sup of Police Rotarian Ismella Davis, Earlyact Executives holding Chloe, Rotarian Carolyn Birkweiser, Future Rotarian Georgia

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE CLUB OF THE MONTH TEAM

Our congratulations to the winners of the Club of the Month for December FAMILY and FELLOWSHIP month

Small Club Winners………. PÉTION VILLE

Large Club Winners……… ROAD TOWN

Second Place LIGUANEA PLAINS and SOUTH EAST NASSAU

Third Place MANDEVILLE, GRAND CAYMAN SUNRISE and GRAND CAYMAN CENTRAL

ELEUTHERA, a previous winner, also earned first place points!

It is to be noted that the Rotary Club of Eleuthera won Club of the month for August.

Congratulations Eleutheran Rotarians, continue to represent well!

Join Rotary and make a world of difference to your own community, to the lives of those less fortunate around the world, to your fellow club members - like-minded men and women of all ages - and, just as important, to yourself! The projects Rotarians get involved in are incredibly fulfilling, worthwhile and rewarding - and there's plenty of fun involved. www.ribi.org

INDIA POLIO FREE!

After going an entire year without a new reported case of polio, India was removed from the list of polio-endemic countries by the World Health Organization (WHO). Ghulam Nabi Azad, India's minister of Health and Family Welfare, made the announcement at the Polio Summit 2012 in New Delhi on 25 February.

The news was a huge boost to the morale of Rotarians, who have been laboring to eradicate the crippling disease since 1985. Only three countries -- Nigeria, Pakistan, and Afghanistan -- remain on the polio-endemic list.

A chief contributor to India's success is the widespread use of the bivalent oral polio vaccine, which is effective against both remaining types of the poliovirus. Another is rigorous monitoring, which has helped reduce the number of children missed by health workers during National Immunization Days to less than 1 percent, according to WHO. The lessons learned in India may well serve to help immunization efforts in the remaining endemic countries.

In May, Rotarians at the RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, celebrated Rotary's having exceeded the US$200 Million Challenge for polio eradication efforts. The challenge was Rotary's response to $355 million in matching grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

But the work is far from complete, because worldwide eradication has not yet been achieved. Later in the year, Rotary launched an online petition drive to urge government leaders to continue funding the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's efforts. And in October, RI launched the World’s Biggest Commercial, which enables people visiting the new End Polio Now website to add their photo and join the effort to make history.

DG Vance met with the Board of Directors over breakfast, before proceeding the the Central Eleuthera High School to participate in a Landscaping project with Rotarians,  Rotaract Club and the Interact Club of the school.

He also visited the various community projected supported by Rotary throughout Central and South Eleuthera.

Deep Creek Midle School  students recently founded the first Early Act club in Eleuthera.  Nineteen students have signed up and meet twice a month to plan projects for school, local and global service. The students have ambitious goals and a well packed calendar that includes community clean-ups, environmental workshops, and participating in the One Million Bones Project, an art activism project against genocide. “There are a lot of positive things happening on our island. Taking care of the community is well modeled here and I am excited that our students have embraced this. In fact, they are taking it to the next level. I am so pleased that they have really taken ownership of the ideas of responsible citizenship and leadership as these are priorities at our school,” says Dr. Joanna Paul, Rotarian and club advisor.

 

For the first time in ever, the Rotary Club inducts six  new members, and welcomes a transfer of membership from another club on Thursday 4th October, 2012.

Newly inducted members are:

     1.   Robert Hall - General Manager (Bahamas Electricity Corp -Eleuthera)

2. Sup Ismella Davis (Officer-in-charge Royal Bahamas Police Force - Eleuthera Division)
3. Dr. David Sands (Retired Pediatrician/Owner new Eco Business)  
4. Sue Culmer (Offer-in-charge Audit Dept for the island of Eleuthera)
5. Sharlene Rolle (Teacher at Central Eleuthera High School and coordinator for Interact club there)
6. Audley Meadows (Building Contractor)
7. Arlene Clarke (Retired BTC Manager for the island of Abaco) - transfer of membership from Abaco to Eleuthera

Other special celebrations during the evening included:

Celebration for winning  of Club of the month for August, Celebration of September birthdays (6 members including President) and Recognition of 14 Rotarians with 100% attendance for the quarter.

CONGRATULATIONS DISTRICT 7020…and in particular to this month’s winners! Clubs succeeded in a record-breaking launch COTM 2012-2013 with 33 clubs participating. There were some great ideas, well worth sharing; thoughtful ideas, fun ideas, successful ideas all enhancing membership and collaboration between clubs and with other organizations.

Small Club Winners………. ELEUTHERA

Large Club Winners……… GRAND CAYMAN CENTRAL

Runners Up:

Second Place SUNRISE OF ROAD TOWN and NASSAU SUNRISE

Third Place NEGRIL and ST. THOMAS