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The Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) donated nine (9) sewing machines to the Technical/Clothing Construction Department at Central Eleuthera High School. Eighty (80) plus students in the program will benefit from this donation including our Central Eleuthera High School Interact Club. Many of the parents/guardians were unable to purchase sewing machines for their children because of the hardships they continue to experience due to COVID-19. RCE continues to partner with the Public Schools and Community to ensure students have the necessary tools for learning.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) provided support to The Cancer Wellness Centre of Eleuthera with the painting of storm shutters. The Wellness Centre is managed by volunteers and provides support to all residents of all Communities on the island of Eleuthera. The Centre is also used for community meetings and events. The maintenance of the building is based on the generosity of its volunteers and fundraising efforts. A souse-out fundraiser was also hosted in partnership with RCE on the same date. All proceeds will be used to assist persons in Community who need help with Cancer screening, education, referrals, etc
Even Toddlers and Pre-schoolers participated in The Rotary Club of Eleuthera reading aloud Initiative. Toddler two-year-old Saylor Cooper and Pre-Schooler five-year-old Azaria Bethel were captured on video by their parents as they read their favorite book. Saylor read ‘Mouse Finds a House’ by Karen Horneck and Azaria read during her morning devotional ‘Noah’s Ark.’ They read with such enthusiasm. Videos and photos were shared by their parents.
Each year Rotarians celebrate World Polio Day on October 24th. This year October 24th was on a Sunday, therefore The Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) celebrated with a Watch Party beginning at 12 noon with lunch on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at The South Eleuthera Emergency Partners Site (SEEP), Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera. RCE Members joined Rotaractors and other persons from the Community via ZOOM and in person to celebrate END POLIO NOW. A few of the Videos watched included ‘World Polio Day Global Updates and Jennifer Jones ‘End Polio Now’ (TED TALKs). RCE Foundation Chair, PP Sherrin Cooper also gave a short presentation on the ‘End Polio Campagne’.
During the month of September Rotary’s focus is on Basic Education and Literacy. On September 01, 2021, the Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) assisted several Schools on the island of Eleuthera with preparing for the opening of schools. RCE prepared several boards to promote Literacy in the schools. Literacy Boards were constructed and installed at Rock Sound, James Cistern, Emma E. Cooper, and P.A. Gibson Primary Schools.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) responded to the plea for a microwave from the Principal at the Rock Sound Primary School, Rock Sound, Eleuthera. The Kindergarten students were in desperate need of a microwave to heat their lunch.
The Rotary International Convention, scheduled for 12-16 June 2021, in Taipei, Taiwan, will now be a virtual event in response to the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
We are sorry that we will not see you in Taipei this year, but this decision, made by the Rotary Board of Directors, is necessary to protect the health of everyone involved. We will share more details about the 2021 Rotary International Virtual Convention soon. Here’s what you need to know now:
The Virtual Convention will be open to all Rotary members and participants. Event registration will open in mid-April and will include a promotional fee of $49 for 21 days, with an increase afterward to $65.
The Rotaract, Youth Exchange Officer and Inter-Country Committee preconventions will be held 10-11 June 2021. The cost of each preconvention event is $20. Both the convention and preconvention events include access to the House of Friendship. Please continue to check back for more details and updates.
On September 03rd, 2020 Will Simmons Director and Principal of Harbour Island Green School (HIGS) presented at The Rotary Club of Eleuthera. Mr. Simmons shared how important the involvement of the Community has been in the success of HIGS.
Mr. Simmons was employed in the traditional public-school system but felt that he could make a difference in the educational system by creating a community-integrated learning model with better outcomes for the students.
The School’s Vision is to create a relevant educational and community organization that helps children to reach their fullest potential and makes a vital contribution to the surrounding community
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When Lindy Knowles thinks back to his childhood in the Bahamas, a particular tree is the backdrop of the best memories: the mangrove. Spindly, with twisted roots, mangroves thrive in tidal areas around the islands, including a creek near his grandmother’s house. Knowles learned to fish among
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