Eleuthera, The Bahamas - The Rotaract Club of Eleuthera in sponsorship with the Rotary Club of Eleuthera will host a charity event on Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tarpum Bay Arts and Cultural Center in Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera. Proceeds from the event will support hurricane relief efforts in Eleuthera, projects for children with special needs and supplies for the Tarpum Bay Library. Tickets are a $30 donation which include hors d'oeuvres, a keynote address from 7020 District Governor Guy D. Theodore, and live entertainment.

“I hope that people will show support for this event and the positive efforts of the young people in our community. This club is very energetic and they are excited to give back,” said Rotary Club of Eleuthera President Ian Carey.

This event officially recognizes the hard work and dedication of young professionals age 18 through 30 who are addressing community needs and promoting international understanding through friendship and service. Established by the Rotary Club of Eleuthera in November 2010 and chartered in February 2011, members called Rotaractors join a network of 7,300 Rotary sponsored clubs with more than 150,000 members in over 150 countries.

“Rotaract is the only club on the entire island where young persons can connect in fellowship, develop leadership skills, and volunteer with service projects that impact our island. I think the international aspect is awesome because we’ve had members from Sonoma State University in California work with us on community service projects.” said Club President Kalin Griffin.

Last weekend Rotaractors, Rotarians and staff from the Cape Eleuthera Island School volunteered in a clean-up campaign in the settlement of James Cistern which suffered severe damage after Hurricane Irene.

“Rotaract has a unique opportunity to capture the next generation of talented young people in Eleuthera and provide them with a venue to socialize and give them a reason to stay on a family island,” said Shaun Ingraham Immediate Past President of Rotary Club of Eleuthera.  

The 2011-12 members of the Rotaract Club of Eleuthera are President Kalin Griffin; Vice-President, Chekera Hamilton; Treasurer Marvin Brown; Sergeant at Arms Roman Johnson; Director of Community Service, Nurse Bianca Edwards; Director of Professional Development, Andrea Culmer; Director of International Service, Tyson Morley; Director of Fundraising, Clement Penn; other members are Kenwood Cartwright, Charvette Strachan and Shakira Gardner.

About The Rotaract Club of Eleuthera  

Chartered on February, 11, 2011, the Rotaract Club of Eleuthera is a non-profit service organization affiliated with Rotary International. There are over 145,000 members world-wide who represent 7,300 clubs in 150 countries. Meetings are scheduled 2^nd and 4^th Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Tarpum Bay Arts and Cultural Center in Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera.