Group Study Exchange Team visits Rotary Club of Mobay

Erin Kennaugh, Adam Dreyer, Myfanwy Stanfield, Carolyn Wilkes, together with Team Leader, Artie Seewald from District 9640 (Northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland, Australia were recently in Montego Bay as The Rotary Foundation's Australian-Caribbean Group Study Exchange Team.

The GSE Team visiting with the Rotary Club of Montego Bay

The Team spent two weeks in Jamaica as part of their Five week visit to the Caribbean.

While in the West, the Team also visited the Rotary Club of Falmouth and the Rotary Club of Montego Bay East.

To read more about the Group Study Exchange Australian-Caribbean visit, click here.

The GSE Team exchanging banners with the President of the Rotary Club of Falmouth, Trelawny

The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

Learn more about this exciting programme here.

Maria Ho Sue becomes member of Rotary Club of Montego Bay

President Kay Reuben with Rotarian Maria Ho Sue and Guest

On April 14, 2009, the Rotary Club of Montego Bay inducted its newest member, Mrs. Maria Ho Sue.

Rotarian Maria is an Assistant Vice President at First Global Financial Services, and has worked in Banking and Sales all her working life. She is married to Hopeton and has one son, Mark. She Her hobbies include reading and gardening and she is a Director of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Early Act Community Project

The Early Act Club of the Greenwood Preparatory School carried out its wonderful community project on the 2nd of April 2009 by paying a very special visit to the Eldercare Nursing Home in Wiltshire, Trelawny.


Read more about this wonderful project of the Greenwood Prep School's Early Act Club follow this link.

RYLA - 2009 : Rotary Club of Montego Bay

On Tuesday, March 31, 2009, The Rotary Club of Montego Bay had its Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Ceremony at its weekly Luncheon meeting at the Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island. Guest Speaker at the Ceremony was Mr. Michael Williams from the University of the West Indies, Mona, Western Jamaica Campus.

The Club and its guests also had the distinct pleasure of being treated to a poem written by Muschett High School student Miss Lamoya James.

Dr. Vernella Fuller presents RYLA winner Shane Malcolm with his Certificate as the

Club President, Kay Reuben (Third Left) and Club Secretary Conrad Grant (far left) look on.

The winner of the Award, Mr. Shane A. Malcolm is a student at the Cornwall College High School in Montego Bay. Wrote Mr. Malcolm in his entrance essay, "Voluntarism is a fundamental tenet upon which I will strive to exhibit a positive impact upon individuals." And that he has done! A member of several clubs at his school, including the Award winning Dance & Speech Groups and the Choir, he was the youngest ever member of Cornwall College Science & Environment Club. He has been an Environment & Literacy Ambassador, President of the Peer Council, Secretary and Treasurer of the Student Council and is currently his Sports House Leader and Deputy Head Boy. Mr. Malcolm also volunteers at the Montego Bay Marine Park and is one of the Founders of the Cornwall College Voluntary Service.

Rotarian Dr. Vernella Fuller presents Runner-Up in the RYLA Programme,

Karelle Richards with her Certificate

Karelle Richards, Runner-Up in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Programme is a teacher at the Harisson memorial High School. "My entire Life has been centered around helping others", she wrote in her essay. "In order for one to be an effective Leader he/she has to be a good servant." Ms. Richards has dedicated her life to service and voluntarism. At Merl Grove High she was a trained Peer Counsellor, Student Counsellor and was elected Deputy Head Girl. While pursuing further studies at the Northern Caribbean University she was elected President of the NCU Science Students Association, was a member of the Student Senate and was active in reviving the Science Club in which she played a pivotal role in organising events geared towards educating fellow students and the local community on several scientific matters about which she holds an undying passion. While at NCU, Ms. Richards was also the producer of a Programme on NCU TV, in which she was able to further share her passion for science. She currently is a member of Organisation of Strategic Development in Jamaica.

Dr. Vernella Fuller presents Malike Keller with his Runner-Up RYLA Certificate

Malike J. Kellier, Runner-Up in the RYLA Programme wrote in his application essay, "I have a Passion to serve my fellow men and believe that Leadership is Action not a Position". Mr. Kellier has put this belief to work. As a student at the Cornwall College High School in Montego Bay, he has served as Peer Counsellor, President of the Spanish Club, Sports House Leader, Sub Editor of his School's Newspaper, Senior Literacy Advisor. In 2006 he served as Junior Councillor and General Secretary for Junior Council of the Saint James Parish Council where he had responsibility for the Junior Council's Parish Project- a Book Drive. A student in the Lower Sixth Form, Mr. Kellier currently serves as a Prefect at his School and Advisor to the Junior St. James Parish Council.

L-R: Malike Kellier, Karelle Richards, Guest Speaker -Michael Williams,
Guest Poet & Muschett High Student- Lamoya James and RYLA winner- Shane Malcolm

Congratulations to all the Participants in this year's RYLA Awards Programme! The Rotary Club of Montego Bay wishes each of them all the best!

For more information about RYLA, click here.

As part of the 50th anniversary of Rotary in Jamaica, the Rotary Club of Kingston is spearheading a one day RYLA event for some 500 young people between the ages of 17 and 30, to be held at the Courtleigh Auditorium, St Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5 on Saturday, 16 May 2009. The conference and awards is a part of the Flow/Rotary Youth Leadership Initiative, a leadership training programme which recognises young people who have demonstrated positive leadership qualities. Find out more on this Facebook Page.

UPDATE: Zonya Pryce of Holmwood Technical High School, is the Flow/Rotary National Youth Leader, 2009. Read more here.

Rotary Club of Montego Bay visits the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation

On Monday the 30th of March the Rotary Club of Montego Bay visited the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation at Brandon Hill in Montego Bay as part of its effort to aid in the reduction of the Child Mortality Rate in Jamaica.

The Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) is a national programme that addresses the problems of interrupted education and the accompanying social problems that occur when adolescent girls drop out of school due to pregnancy.

Invited by the Rotary Club of Montego Bay to address the young mothers, Paediatrician Dr. Tracy Gilbert gave a very informative talk to the girls about best care and safety practices for babies. At the end of Dr. Gilbert's address President Kay Reuben together with Rotarians Everton Anderson, Larklin Hall and Keri-Lyn Johnson of the Rotary Club of Montego Bay presented each young mother with a Digital Thermometer. The young mothers also received instructions on how best to put the thermometers to use.

They were also each presented with a Booklet prepared by the Paediatric Association of Jamaica, entitled "Saftey and Your Child".

Following the presentation, the Club members met with the Centre Manager, Mrs. Lurline Mitchell, toured the facilities and learned more about the Centre and its needs. At present these needs include cribs for the babies, a washing machine, copy machine and fans for the nursery.



The Programme for Adolescent Mothers started in January 1978 as a project of the Bureau of Women's Affairs with one Centre in Kingston.

Since then it has expanded to 7 main centres and 8 Outreach Stations islandwide. Since 1991 the WCJF operates as a Limited Liability Company under the auspices of a government Ministry.

Girls 17 years and under who become pregnant whilst still attending school are referred to a main Centre or Outreach Station by various means, including teachers, counsellors, ante-natal clinics or just by word of mouth.

The Foundation's objectives include :-

1. Continuing the academic education of young mothers, 17 and under and returning them to the normal school system, wherever possible. This includes providing the necessary support services after their return to regular school;

2. To educate the young mother, the baby's father and parents of their responsibilities, thereby ensuring that the child care standards are maintained;

3. To provide skill training for young women and men who are unable to return to school;

4. To intervene so as to delay pregnancies amongst adolescents in Jamaica.

To date, the Foundation, which has received several Awards, has supported over 35,000 teen mothers including some who have gone on to attend tertiary institutions. The continuing second pregnancy rate is less than 2% and the Foundation's model has been adopted by other Caribbean Territories and States in Africa.

L-R: Rotarian Larklin Hall, Paediatrician Guest Speaker Dr. Tracy Gilbert, Mrs. Lurline Mitchell- Centre Manager, Rotarian Everton Anderson-CEO Cornwall Regional Hospital & President Kay Reuben

How many Rotarians can you identify?

Hmm... so, how many faces can you identify in these two photos?

Wine '09

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Save the Date:

Saturday, March 21, 2009

The Shoppes at Rose Hall

Rose Hall

Montego Bay

Tickets are limited.

So be sure to reserve yours early!

Contact Erica Kerr-DaSilva at 382-6560.

Check out the Event Page on Facebook!

Read about last Year's Wine fundraiser.

UPDATE

Just in.... all of the Wine Distributors who will be participating in WINE 09 have been confirmed....this means that those attending will have the chance to taste more than 30 different wines from around the world, and all in one place.....The Shoppes at Rose Hall.

To compliment the wines, is ... the food!

You woudn't believe what is being offered to tease the palette.

Lets start with the main attraction, Executive Chef and a magician with culinary offerings,

Mr. Robert Joseph. He will take you on a journey using your tastebuds as the tour guide.

So whats on tap for the evening?

Lets see.........Lamb, A Pasta Bar, Flambe station, Gourmet Cheeses, desserts to die for, gourmet coffee & teas.......and thats just to start with.

Throw in some beef tenderloin, smoked salmon, seared scallops, shrimps, marlin, some kebabs, foie gras...and so much more including an open bar!

So come, enjoy and prepare to have your taste buds tantalized while listening

to Hugade play live on stage by the Water-Wheel.

Hope to see you there on Saturday March 21, 2009 at 7pm at The Shoppes at Rose Hall.

PROCEEDS FOR PRESIDENT'S PROJECT 2008-09

(A Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Montego Bay)

Dress Code : Casually Elegant

Contribution : $2,500

A Stroll Down Memory Lane

Charter Night, Rotary Club of Montego Bay

Casablanca Hotel

May 13, 1961

Montego Bay Rotarians welcome President of Rotary International, Joe Abey and his wife at Montego Bay Airport while intransit to Nassau for that Club's Charter Night
March 27, 1962

Installation of Bob Fletcher at the Colony Hotel
July 1963

Rotary Club of Montego Bay Installation Night

Bay Roc Hotel

July 1964

Rotary Club of Montego Bay Installation Night
Sunset Lodge
July 1963

Rotary Inter-Club Assembly

Bay Roc Hotel

September 10, 1967

Sir Neville Ashenheim, Guest Speaker at a

Regular Luncheon Meeting at the

Bay Roc Hotel

October 27, 1967

Ground breaking ceremony for Rotary Club of Montego Bay's major project 1967-8

Isolation Wing at the Saint James Infirmary

November 11, 1967

General Inormation: Dues

The semiannual dues paid to RI allow the Secretariat to provide high-quality information and support to Rotarians around the world.

With your dues, Rotary can provide publications and communications in nine languages, make improvements to http://www.rotary.org/ ,train Rotary leaders, assist district governors financially with their year in service, and administer programs such as Rotaract.

RI per capita dues for the next four years will be (US$):
$24.00 per half year in 2008-09
$24.50 per half year in 2009-10
$25.00 per half year in 2010-11

All clubs will also be billed $1 per person on their July semiannual invoice to help defray the costs of the Council on Legislation, which meets every three years.

Some semiannual invoices may also include $12 per year for each subscription to The Rotarian, billed as $6 in January and $6 in July (subscriptions to regional Rotary magazines are billed separately), and variable fees for insurance (U.S. clubs only).


Consequences for nonpayment of club dues

Clubs that have not paid their RI dues within six months of the due date will be terminated.
Clubs will then have one year to fulfill the following reinstatement requirements:

Within 90 days after the termination date, clubs must :-

Pay all outstanding financial obligations at the time of termination
Pay all semiannual dues that continue to accrue thereafter
Pay a $10 per member reinstatement fee
Between 91 and 365 days after the termination date, clubs must
Pay all outstanding financial obligations at the time of termination
Pay all semiannual dues that continue to accrue thereafter
Pay a $10 per member reinstatement fee
Pay a $15 per member application fee
Complete and submit a reinstatement application and a revised membership list
Reinstatement is not possible more than 365 days after the termination date.

After that time, the club termination is permanent, and the club loses its name, history, and charter.

General Information: Internet Make Up Instructions

Internet Make Up Instructions - http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/

Welcome to Rotary eClub One, the world's first web based Rotary club.

Rotary eClub One is just like any traditional Rotary club.

The only difference is that members meet on-line to coordinate service projects and enjoy fellowship with like-minded Rotarians.


If you are a Rotarian, and you are visiting this website for a make-up credit, there are two basic requirements:

First ... Click on the MAKE-UP PROGRAMS link in the grey panel on the Rotary E-Club One site
and spend 30 minutes or more reading program articles and viewing video content .

Next ... Click on the REQUEST MAKEUP link in the grey panel and and follow the instructions .

For further information, e-mail our Club Secretary.

The Rotary e-Club One website keeps thousands of Rotarians connected, informed and inspired.