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The Bahamas Weekly supports Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas - Jan 1, 2012 - 4:57:30 PM
The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to announce their new section for Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas! We understand all that Rotary does to help those in our community and we salute you!
We now provide FREE listings of events, achievements, and news for ANY Rotary Group within The Bahamas. This also includes
Rotaract and
Inner Wheel Clubs.
Rotary International is the world's first service club organization,
with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary
club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and
internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation,
provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio
under the motto Service Above Self.
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Rotary Bahamas to Celebrate 50 Years of Service in The Bahamas - Jan 5, 2012 - 2:17:11 AM
Rotary International President Flies In to Celebrate!
Nassau, Bahamas –
Rotary in The Bahamas marks their 50th year anniversary on January 19,
2012 when the Nassau Club was formed and since then, New Providence,
Abaco and Eleuthera have seen other clubs formed and a month of various
events have been planned.
The Patron of the Ball is DPM and Special Guest is Kalynan Banerjee.
Kick off celebrations start on Friday,
January 6, 2012 with an Anniversary Ball that will be held at Atlantis
where Rotary International President Kalnan Banerjee is the keynote
speaker and guest. This is a significant moment for Rotary in The
Bahamas to have an international president attend a key event. The next
morning he will fly to Haiti to help Rotarians there celebrate...
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotary Club of Lucaya launch Community Service Challenge - Get Involved! - Dec 26, 2011 - 11:07:37 AM
Freeport, Bahamas - The Rotary Club of lucaya will launched
their 25,000 Community Service Challenge on November 8th, 2011 but
anyone can still get involved as the challenge runs until March 6th, 2012. Under
the theme “Reaching out to Transform our Community.”
" ‘Service Above Self’ is the motto Rotarians live by. As the premier service organization in the world, it is only fitting
that we lead our island, and by extension the country, in providing
service
," said Club president, Cassietta McIntosh.
"We wish to encourage the community in Grand Bahama to give of their time. We
want persons to contribute to the island wide goal in a manner that
will allow us to keep track of hours given."
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Rotaract Club of Eleuthera Celebrates the Spirit of Giving at Tarpum Bay Library - Dec 22, 2011 - 3:01:22 PM
Eleuthera, The Bahamas - The
Rotaract Club of Eleuthera partnered with the Tarpum Bay Library in
their 4th Annual Christmas Party for the children of Tarpum Bay and
surrounding settlements. During this event, children received a
surprise visit from Santa Claus who read popular holiday stories and
gave each child a gift bag filled with books, toys, and candy. Members
of the Rotaract Club of Eleuthera served as volunteers for face
painting, monitoring the bouncy castle, and serving food.
The Rotaract Club of
Eleuthera and Tarpum Bay Library have partnered on other initiatives
throughout the year to encourage youth literacy. For example, the club
organized a Trick or Read event for Halloween where children received
school supplies and treats for playing reading games...
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotary Club of Eleuthera's Roof Repairs to Emma Cooper Elementary School - Dec 19, 2011 - 3:19:07 PM
Eleuthera, Bahamas - "When
it was discovered soon after Irene had passed over Eleuthera that there
was major roof damage to the Emma Cooper Elementary School in Palmetto
Point and the Rotary Club of Eleuthera and and Tippy's Restaurant
jumped into action. With only a few days until the first day of school
there was no time to waste. With 1 day to spare. the roof was
completed with materials and labor provided by Tippy's and the Rotary
Club of Eleuthera. Seen here at the annual Thanksgiving Day Program is
Principal Karen Crean presenting Tippy's and Rotary with a plaque
expressing the students' gratitude...
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotaract Club of Eleuthera Parties with the Centre for Exceptional Learners in Governor’s Harbour - Dec 16, 2011 - 12:37:29 PM
Eleuthera, The Bahamas
- The Rotaract Club of Eleuthera , celebrated the
end of the school year by throwing a party to support children with special
needs at the Centre for Exceptional Learners in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera. This community service project parallels the
focus of Rotaract District 7020 which represents 47 Rotaract Clubs in 10
countries across the Caribbean.
As a result of funds raised at the club’s chartering banquet
in September, the club partnered with Principal William Holland to throw a
party for the 11 students enrolled at the school. Mrs. Nancy Kelly and Kelly’s
Home Center...
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Medical Supply Company Donates Ventilator to Rotary for Haiti Hospital - Dec 12, 2011 - 9:29:08 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Premature neonates can
now breathe easy thanks to the generous donation of a ventilator made by
medical supply and equipment company Ports International. The Bear Cub
750 Ventilator was donated to the Rotary Club of East Nassau and Rotary
International District 7020 for the Hospital Bernard Mevs in Haiti. The
donation is to the Rotary District 7020 long term disaster relief
efforts for Haiti, as they are still recovering from the devastating 7.0
earthquake in 2010.
Presented by Carolyn Papai, President of Ports International “
On
behalf of Ports International, I would like to thank Rotary
International for the support that has been given to Haiti. Your
contributions have helped provide many people with their basic needs.
Basic needs like food, water, shelter...
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Rotaract's 70's Costume Party to help provide breakfasts to hungry Grand Bahama children - Dec 6, 2011 - 12:46:07 PM
Grand Bahama, The Bahamas - The Rotaract Club of Freeport is hosting a “
70’s Costume Party” on Saturday,
December 10th, 2011 at Club L' Utopia.
The proceeds from the event will go towards providing breakfast for the
primary schools throughout Grand Bahama and eventually the family
islands. We believe that one of the greatest services that we can do is
pour into upcoming generations; and through this service, our aim is to
teach kids that, “Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day”,
and to encourage healthy eating lifestyles. Additionally, this venture
would ensure that those children who are less fortunate would have at
least one hot meal...
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Rassin updates Rotarians at UN Headquarters on rebuilding efforts in Haiti - Dec 1, 2011 - 12:32:58 PM
New York City -
Bahamian Rotarian Barry Rassin recently told more than a thousand
Rotarians and other guests at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City
how tens of thousands of earthquake victims in Haiti have had some semblance of
normalcy restored to their lives thanks to the efforts of Rotary and the
kindness of corporate and private citizens of 60 countries. The Rotarians and
others in The Bahamas put our country as the second highest contributing nation
out of the 60.
Speaking at the Rotary-UN Day earlier this month, Mr. Rassin discussed
how the work in Haiti is helping prevent and treat disease, combat cholera,
help with peace and conflict resolution, provide maternal and child healthcare,
ensure citizens have access to potable water and sanitation, provide basic
education and literacy and generate economic and community development...
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Rotaract East Nassau Donates to Ranfurly Home and Seahorse Institute - Nov 28, 2011 - 12:45:33 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas - The
Rotaract Club of East Nassau, a community service organization
comprised of young professionals, continue to direct their
philanthropic efforts toward the needs of Bahamian children.
Recently, the Club partnered with the
Seahorse Institute, a Nassau-based member of The Caribbean Center for
Child Development, to help implement a program for Children with
auditory processing disorder (APD). The Rotaract Club donating the
funds needed for treatment and training. The donation follows a
previous donation to its longtime partner, the Ranfurly Homes for
Children...
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Moonlight Jazz set for November 12th - Nov 12, 2011 - 9:54:22 AM
Freeport, Bahamas - Nestled in the arms of nature The Rotary Club of Lucaya is proud to
present its second installment of
Moonlight Jazz
originally planned for October 8th, 2011 at the Garden of the Groves on
November 12th.
Jazz artists from all across
Grand Bahama will fill the garden with sweet jazz all night while The
Grand Bahama Art Association showcases their masterful art work. There
will be prizes and surprises, a cash bar, the Rotarian Salute (our
special free all night house concoction), and freshly rolled cigars
available thanks to our master cigar roller, flown in from Graycliff,
Nassau, Bahamas.
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Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise to hold Jazz Street Party - Nov 10, 2011 - 7:58:59 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Calling
all Jazz, easy listening and soul music lovers to the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise's first
Jazz Street
Party on
November 11th, 2011 at Van Brugel's Cafe from 6pm.
After a long day at work come out and indulge yourself in the
instrumental and vocal sounds of a variety of Bahamian jazz artists,
that will allow you to relax or dance the night away. We will have a
little of something for everyone's musical craving. Speaking of
cravings, let your taste buds indulge into culinary delights provided by
the chefs of Van Brugels and exotic drinks of your choice.
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Two Bahamians receive Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships - Oct 27, 2011 - 12:14:40 PM
Nassau, Bahamas --
Since 1947, Ambassadorial scholarships have been made available through
the Rotary Foundation where more than 40,000 men and women have had the
opportunity to study abroad. Today, it is one of the world’s largest
privately funded international scholarship programs and last year,
almost 700 scholarships were granted totaling approximately US$16.2
million. The recipients made up about 70 countries and studied in more
than 80 nations.
In the past 2 years, two Bahamians,
Angelique Sawyer and Embri Stuart were chosen from Rotary District 7020
that is made of The Bahamas and 10 other countries in the Caribbean...
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Rotary Club of East Nassau Donate Medical Supplies and Equipment to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre - Oct 18, 2011 - 10:02:37 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Rotarians are looking to change the world – with the motto
Service Above Self, Rotarians believe the world could be happier, healthier,
and more peaceful, by creating a better world through service. Embracing humanity and the commitment
to community service, The Rotary Club of East Nassau President Adam Darville
joined fellow Community Service Committee members Gavin Christie, Chairman and
Past President Michele Rassin to present essential medical supplies and
equipment to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre.
The medical supplies, valued over $5,000 will be distributed
to the wards and include wheelchairs, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters,
manual and electric patient lifts, slings, thermometers, otoscope -
ophthalmoscope sets, bath seats...
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Most Courteous Driver of The Quarter Award, September 2011 - Sep 28, 2011 - 10:29:25 AM
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Presentation of the Most Courteous Driver of The Quarter
Award-September 2011 at Rotary Club of Lucaya meeting on September 27th, 2011.
On Sunday, 21st August 2011 at about 12:30pm, Mr Knowles
was driving his taxi#293, along West Sunrise Highway in the vicinity of
the Palm Club Condominiums, when he noticed a female motorist stranded
in her vehicle at the roadside. Mr Knowles pulled over onto the grass
verge and upon inquiring,was informed by the driver that her car's
engine had overheated and stalled...
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Volunteers Continue Cleanup Effort in Eleuthera - Sep 7, 2011 - 11:08:17 PM
Eleuthera,
The Bahamas —Ten days after Irene tore through
Eleuthera there is still much to clean up in the North. Communities like
Governor's Harbour, Hatchet Bay, Gregory Town, and James Cistern still
face mountains of seaweed, sand, and other debris left by the storm. On
Sunday a small group of individuals from the Rotaract Club of Eleuthera,
Rotary Club of Eleuthera, South Eleuthera Emergency Partners (SEEP),
and the Cape Eleuthera Island School gathered in Governor's Harbour to
help with the cleanup effort.
Following
a meeting with local government officials, the volunteers set out for
James Cistern where they helped remove mounds of seaweed from the
Primary School yard and from the homes of residents. Organizations like
Rotary, SEEP, and The Island School have worked together in the past to
help the community...
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
The Rotaract Club of Eleuthera Celebrates Charter Event for Young Professionals - Sep 7, 2011 - 7:56:58 PM
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...
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Successful Mock Casino Night Fundraiser for Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise Benefits Charity - Jul 14, 2011 - 10:27:35 PM
Nassau, Bahamas – Another
successful fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise (RCNS) took place in
June at the Sheraton Resort n Nassau through their highly popular Mock Casino
Night that has entered its third year.
This year’s event was the
most spectacular to date, outshining other years due to the glittery and
glamorous “Las Vegas” theme. Patrons
were able to participate in a number of games of skill one finds in a regular
casino while dining on fine food, enjoying cash prizes, raffles, cigars by
Graycliff and dancing.One of the
highlights of the evening was the Silent Auction that included luxury items and
artists...
Community :
Service Organizations :
Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotaract East Nassau Wins Club of the Year for Second Time - Jul 6, 2011 - 11:30:01 AM
NASSAU, Bahamas - The Rotaract
Club of East Nassau, a community service organization comprised of young
professionals, has for the second year in a row won the District 7020 Rotaract
Club of the Year Award. District 7020 comprises 47 Rotaract Clubs in 10
countries, including Anguilla, The Bahamas, The British Virgin Islands, Cayman,
Haiti, Jamaica, the French West Indies, the Netherlands Antilles, the US Virgin
Islands and Turks & Caicos.
Requirements for the Club of the
Year award are extensive, and include community service initiatives, fundraising,
and membership. A significant achievement noted by the awards committee was
Masqued, the major fundraiser held jointly by the Rotary..
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