The Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) welcomes Rotarian Harrison Lockhart as the newest member of the team. Rotarian Harrison has successfully transferred his membership from the Rotary Club of Old Fort in Good Standing. In recognition of this commitment to the ideals of Service Above Self, he was presented with a membership certificate by President Leahnora Knowles and PP/Membership Director Jacquie Gibson.
Rotarian Harrison has proven to be a great fit through fellowship, leadership, and community service on the island of Eleuthera and beyond.
As we celebrate June as Fellowships Month, I invite each of you to reflect on one of the most inspiring dimensions of Rotary: the friendships and connections that unite us across borders, cultures, and continents. Rotary Fellowships are international groups that bring together people who share common hobbies, vocations, and interests, offering a meaningful way to deepen our Rotary experience while building lasting friendships around the world.
Whether your passion lies in professional networking, wellness, culture, sports, travel, the arts, or another shared interest, there is likely a Rotary Fellowship that speaks to you. These fellowships remind us that Rotary is not only about service in our own communities, but also about belonging to a global family committed to goodwill, understanding, and peace. Through fellowship participation, we create bridges of friendship that foster international collaboration, camaraderie, and mutual respect.
Rotarians Eleuthera enjoyed an evening of Fellowship, Fun and delicious food during the Club's Social held on Friday, 28th May 2026 at LaRose Restaurant, James Cistern, Eleuthera
Rotary Club of Eleuthera received the District Governor's Excellence Award at District Confernece 2026, for a Transformative Year of Service 2025 - 2026. Receiving the award from District Governor Bill Aitkin is President Elect Sybil Forbes.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera is proud to have President Elect Sybil Forbes, Past Presidents Susan Culmer and Jacqueline Gibson represent the Club at the annual President Elect.Training Seminar and District Conference happening now in Kingston, Jamaica. It was an excellent District Conference.
April holds special significance on the Rotary calendar as we dedicate this month to environmental sustainability—a cause that unites us in service and stewardship.
As your District Governor, I am proud to witness the commitment of clubs across District 7020 to protecting our natural resources, advancing green initiatives, planting mangroves, and cultivating a legacy of responsible action for future generations.
Let us use this month to reaffirm our promise as Rotarians to make a positive impact on our environment. Whether through tree planting, coastal clean-up campaigns, rehabilitation of mangroves, or educational outreach, every effort counts. Together, we create hope and inspire change, ensuring that our communities, our beautiful beaches and coastlines, and the world remain vibrant and healthy.
Thank you for your dedication and leadership. Let’s celebrate April by taking meaningful steps toward a more sustainable tomorrow.
PAINTING & BEACH CLEAN UP - Clean oceans, beaches and parks help to make clean and safe Environments for everyone. On Saturday March 28th, 2026, the Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) joined forces with members of the Interact Club of Central Eleuthera High School, the Kiwanis Club of South Eleuthera and members of the Eleuthera Run Club to complete joint projects and an exciting, fun-filled Social Event. The first half of the morning was dedicated to the projects to paint two dug out cabanas at the Savannah Sound Community Park, previously sponsored by RCE and the removal of refuse from the park and broken glass from the shoreline of the adjoining beach.
After completion of the joint projects on Saturday, March 28, 2026, all participants joined in the Social event. Food was served including hamburger and hot dog sandwiches, drinks, chips, cookies and more. The fun and excitement intensified when the Clubs played beach volleyball. Rotarians and Kiwanians played against the Interactors who continuously challenged them.
It was great that everyone had the opportunity to enjoy the natural environment and beautiful scenery including the sun, sand and sea. There was lots of fun, and laughter a great way to end an exciting and successful day.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) promoted Water and Sanitation during the month of March by donating water to the Organizers of the Eleuthera Primary Schools Sports Meet for students, teachers and Faculty. The event was held March 26th, 2026. The donation of water was made possible by RCE Buddy Groups
What an incredible morning! Our club hosted its first Healthy Hearts, Active Lives wellness event, organized by Rotarian Nurse Cornell Johnson, bringing together dozens of young people, as well as a few parents, teachers and community partners including Royal Bahamas Police Force Officer in Charge Neely, Dr. Fynn , Nurses Gibbs, Ellis and Johnson, Renaldo Brown accompanied by the South Eleuthera Boys Club, and Rotarians for a vibrant day of health and activity. Highlights of the Day included:
• Youth-led devotions to start the morning
• Health screenings: blood pressure, blood sugar, weight
• Fresh juices & smoothies prepared with help from our young participants
• Interactive cardiovascular health presentation
• Track stretches & exercises with Coach Kenard Mackey
• A fun adult ball game to close out the day
This event reminded us that caring for our hearts can be joyful, educational, and community building. We’re proud of this first step in promoting healthier lifestyles across Eleuthera.
Newest Member Ms. Jaidei Pinder was inducted into the Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) on Thursday, March 19th, 2026. Rtn. Jaidei is also the Advisor for the Interact Club of Eleuthera. Members of RCE welcomed her to the Rotary Family
International Women’s Day Message Rotary District 7020
Today, on International Women’s Day, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the remarkable ladies of Rotary District 7020.
Across our district you demonstrate leadership, service, compassion, and vision through strengthening our clubs, uplifting our communities, and advancing Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self. Your contributions are not only invaluable; they are transformative.
Women in Rotary continue to break barriers, inspire new generations of leaders, and demonstrate that meaningful change happens when commitment meets courage and collaboration.
On this special day, we celebrate your achievements, we honour your leadership, and we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that Rotary remains a place where women lead, serve, and thrive.
Thank you for the difference you make every day in District 7020 and throughout the world.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) began to work on a project at the Community Park located in Savannah Sound, Eleuthera. There is a need for additional seating (bleachers), and the replacement of three sets of bleachers and two benches that are in a state of disrepair. Two sets of bleachers 20 ft. long by 6ft. high with six rows each were constructed under the leadership of RCE Community Service Chair and Contractor of A meadows Construction, Rtn. Audley Meadows
Rotarians and members of Central Eleuthera High School Interact Club worked along with Rtn. Audley as he shared with them his vocation. One set of seating was placed by the pickleball courtside, and the second set was placed by the basketball court. It was a pleasure to have Rotarian Linda Muth from Cincinnati and a few of her friends visit the project site. This project was made possible as a result of a District Grant from Rotary District 7020 along with donations from residents of the Savannah Sound Community and the Rotary Club of Eleuthera.
As Rotarians we all aspire to see a world in which Peace and Conflict Prevention thrive, and though it remains an aspirational goal, we celebrate Peace and Conflict Prevention in the month of February on the Rotary calendar.
When asked to say what comes to mind when peace is thought of, there are as many words forthcoming as there are people. For me peace means harmony and calm, yet for others peace could be the smell of a freshly brewed morning coffee or the feeling one gets when held by a caring friend. Whatever Peace may mean to you and me, it is clear that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but it is a mindset that understands we have a shared humanity, and this understanding engenders compassion and empathy for others and causes us to act accordingly.
Peace therefore begins in the heart, and we are all individually and collectively responsible for engendering its presence. The law of correspondence says that our outer world is a reflection of our inner world, and when it comes to Peace nothing could be truer.
It is this inner world of peace that engenders compassion and empathy that causes us to treat our brother fairly and to do unto others as we would wish others to do to us. Peace therefore perpetuates fair play and justice, and justice in turn perpetuates peace. If all mankind were to live by the Rotary Four-Way Test, we would soon realize the aspirational goal of peace! Rotary promotes peace in everything we do, through the spirit of cooperation and collaboration with others, especially when the "others" do not look like us.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera partnered with The Salvation Army, with Kettling at the Rock Sound Supermarket, RockSound, Eleuthera. Well-known Bahamian Singer 'Nita' stopped by and supported the cause. The donations received from kettling will be used to purchase food parcel for the underprivileged in the local communities this Christmas Season
District Governor Bill was given an extensive tour of Central and North Eleuthera - for an experience of Island Vibes on the Isle of Freedom, with stops at the World-Famous Glass Window Bridge including a visiting to nearby Harbour Island known for miles of pink sand beach and the the home of ‘the friendly the people’
Some of the leadership team and members of the @Interact Club of Central Eleuthera High School were represented at our gathering with DGBill Aiken on Tuesday, 18th November 2025. Our District Governor challenged each of our clubs, both youth and Rotarians, to aim for bigger and more impactful projects in our community and island.
The Earlyact Club of Emily G Petty Primary School in Governor’s Harbour, and the Central Eleuthera High School Interact Club, Palmetto Point Eleuthera, welcomed District Governor Bill Aiken, who was accompanied by Assistant Governor Lionel Haven, President @Leahnora Knowles, Immediate Past President @Jacquie Gibson and other leaders of our club. Theleadership team of these 2 vibrant groups of young people were proudly pinned by DG Bill
Our very own Charter President, Shaun D. Ingraham and his wife, Provisional President PP Sandra Ingraham receivedtheir Paul Harris Fellow+4 and PHF+5 respectively. They were pinned by ourDistrict Governor, Bill Aiken. This was such proud moment for us for this dynamic couple!
Immediately following a Board of Director’s meeting & a regular club meeting, the family of Rotary Club of Eleuthera showed support to our District Governor and the people of Jamaica, who recently suffered extensivedamage to the western part of the island. Funds were donated by members of ourclub and presented during his visit to our Club.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera celebrated Interact Week observed Nov. 02 - 08 with members of the Interact Club of Central Eleuthera High School (CEHS). The Interact and is led by President Baldeisha Johnson and team. Rotarians and Interactors, worked together to prepare over one hundred (100) hygiene kits to be distributed to public school children in South Eleuthera.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas (RCOB) donated a supply Portcath flushing needles for cancer survivors. Both the Cancer Society of Eleuthera and the Rotary Club of Eleuthera are thankful for this much needed donation.
Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) participated in the Cancer Society of Eleuthera Fun, Run, BeachWalk to increase awareness of Breast Cancer and help raise funds for the cause
I want to extend heartfelt sympathy to my Fellow Rotarians in Jamaica and Haiti, particularly those Rotarians from Western Jamaica and Southern Haiti who have experienced devastation from this unprecedented category 5 hurricane. Twenty-five deaths from flooding have been reported from Haiti and thus far we are aware of eleven deaths in Jamaica as a consequence of the hurricane. Aerial footage of St. Elizabeth Jamaica where Melissa made landfall reveals a heartbreaking picture of near total destruction.
In my capacity as District Governor I want to assure the people of Jamaica and Haiti that Rotarians at the district, zone, and international level have been working behind the scenes to activate Rotary's relief and recovery efforts to assist the people of Jamaica and Haiti, once it is safe to do so. Rotary is not a first-responder and Rotary's strength lies in the organization being a long term partner in recovery efforts after a disaster once first responders have finished their activities.
The district's recovery committee is already working to coordinate and deliver support, organize funding opportunities, ensure credible communication, and provide guidance on projects related to recovery efforts. We encourage clubs to assess their affected communities and plan projects to facilitate recovery.
We are our brother's keeper and it is crucial at this time that we look out for each other and help those who have been affected. The district has share d widely a flyer indicating where funds can be sent to help with relief and recovery efforts.
I will be returning from St. Martin on Saturday November 1 and will tour the affected areas in Western Jamaica once it's possible to do so. I invite the club presidents and Assistant Governors in Jamaica to accompany me on the tour which will likely take place on Sunday November 2.
I want to thank Rotarians from across the district for your prayerful support, your words of reassurance and encouragement, and your generous donations in assisting with the relief and recovery efforts.
Caribbean people are extremely resilient and we will bounce back bigger and better! Again, my sympathies to all who have lost family, friends, and loved ones due to hurricane Melissa.
Let us support each other in a spirit of unity, collaboration, and solidarity under our presidential message "Unite For Good!"
Rotary Clubs around the world host fundraising events and make donations to assist with the eradication of Polio. The Rotary Club of Eleuthera partnered with Delish Lifestyles Sports Bar, James Cistern, Eleuthera also in conjunction Economic and Community Development efforts, to host the World's Greatest Meal Fundraiser. It was a memorable evening shared with Rotarians, family and friends. It was also a pleasure to have visiting Rotarians John Fortney from the Rotary Club of Toronto, Canada and Harrison Lockhart from the Rotary Club of Old Fort, Nassau.
Past Presidents Jacqueline Gibson and Susan Culmer (Certified Discussion Leaders), traveled form the island of Eleuthera to Nassau, New Providence for The Sunshine Division - Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) training for Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas (RCOB), Oct. 4 - 5, 2025.
They also had the opportunity for a photo opportunity with DGE Lindsey Cansino (District 7020)
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera staged a 'Let's Read' Project during the month of September. Rotarians participated in reading sessions and discussions/conversations with Students, Church Youth Groups, and Seniors/Shut-ins. Participants were encouraged to improve their Literacy Skills.The club also donated reading books, water and fruits to several of the schools.
On Friday, September 26th, 2025 Members of the Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) supported the Interact Club at the Central Eleuthera High School Clubs Fair.
It was an exciting time for members and guests on Friday, September 05, 2025, when the club hosted its first fellowship for the Rotary year, The theme was Hawaiian ‘Luau, the cuisine, dress code and decor reflected the same.
The competitiveness of the members was also evident as the featured Hawaiian dish for each Club buddy group - showcased and judged. The buddy groups were created to increase membership engagement/satisfaction and to assist with achieving the Club, District and Ri Goals. This amazing Luau Fellowship is one that will be remembered for a very long time.
“Your club has earned the Club Excellence Award, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2024-25. This past year, your club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future.”
It is fitting and appropriate that membership and new club development are highlighted so early in the Rotary year by having the month of August dedicated to its promotion and celebration. Membership remains Rotary’s number one internal priority, and rightly so, as its members are the heartbeat and lifeblood of the organization. If Rotary is to increase its impact and expand its reach it will need to, among other things, increase its membership numerically and qualitatively. More members mean more sharing of ideas, more fellowship, more service to communities, and more opportunities to develop community leaders. Members who are actively engaged and growing in Rotary knowledge and participation are more likely to remain committed Rotarians – people of action who positively impact their communities by giving service above self.
It is fitting and appropriate that membership and new club development are highlighted so early in the Rotary year by having the month of August dedicated to its promotion and celebration. Membership remains Rotary’s number one internal priority, and rightly so, as its members are the heartbeat and lifeblood of the organization. If Rotary is to increase its impact and expand its reach it will need to, among other things, increase its membership numerically and qualitatively. More members mean more sharing of ideas, more fellowship, more service to communities, and more opportunities to develop community leaders. Members who are actively engaged and growing in Rotary knowledge and participation are more likely to remain committed Rotarians – people of action who positively impact their communities by giving service above self.
Guest Speaker was The Right Honorable Rev. Philip M. Bethel under the Theme Together We Rise. Speaking on his perspective as a signatory on The Constitution of The Commonwealth Of The Bahamas.The Right Honorable Philip M. Bethel, one of 3 surviving signatories to the Constitution of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. He is an Historian who has a vivid memory of how The Bahamas became an independent nation
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) promoted and supported Maternal & Child Health, Rotary's focus for the month of July by providing SPACES Eleuthera Camp with fruits, juice and water for the campers. RCE also collaborated with the Public Antenatal Clinic and provided wipes, diapers and baby clothing to five (5) expecting/new mothers in need.
As we embark on our exciting journey together into the new Rotary Year, 2025-2026, I am sure that, like me, you are brimming with anticipation for a year of unparalleled fellowship, membership growth, and community service through partnerships in District 7020 and beyond.
Last year under the energetic and dynamic leadership of Immediate Past District Governor Dominique Bazin, Rotary Clubs and Rotarians in District 7020 experienced the Magic of Rotary.
This Rotary year as we build on the legacy of IPDG Dominique and Past District Governors before her, we want to make the Vision Statement of Rotary a reality in District 7020: “Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
The Presidential message “Unite For Good” recognizes that Rotarians as “People of Action,” when faced with community needs, they come together with other Rotarians and like-minded persons from other organizations, to plan and execute projects that will address these in an impactful, transformative, and sustainable way. We recognize that if we want to increase our impact and expand our reach, that partnership will be key to achieving this.
Changeover 2025 was a Celebration as we applauded the success of our Club under the leadership of Immediate Past President Jacquie Gibson 2024/25 and her outgoing board members and welcomed incoming President Leahnorak Knowles and her new board. PDG Felix Stubbs was our Speaker and he gave us some inspiring insights on building on the successes of our club and serving our community in relevant ways. AG Valentino Hamilton conducted the installation of our new President and her board and in addition to encouraging us he shared the District Governor William “Bill” Aiken’s message
What a joy for us to meet our first official Woman Sylvia Witlock in Rotary for the third time at Rotary International Conventions (Atlanta, Houston and Calgary). We are so inspire by her!
Members of the Rotary Club of Eleuthera had the pleasure to attend the 2025 Rotary International Convention of Calgary.
They had the opportunitunty to meet fellow Rotarians from across the globe - building new friendships, and got the opportunity to learn from our experts.
The Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas joined forces on Eleuthera on Saturday, 31st May, 2025 and made a significant impact by donating an emergency water storage system to one of Rotary Club of Eleuthera’s partners, The Cancer Society Eleuthera Branch, to assist with supplying water when the water supply is interrupted.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera joined forces with the Royal Bahamas Police Force to construct Garden
beds for the Eleuthera Cancer Society.
Rotarians parternered with our Dynamic Central Eleuthera High School Interactors for the restoration and painting of one of the rest areas/outdoor classroom spaces.
The EalyAct Clubs of PA Gibson Primary and Emily G. Petty Primary Schools recognized Peace and Conflict Resolution month with Peace Flag Raisinf Ceremonies at. The club members of each schools gave creative renditions and their commitment to keeping the peace and among themselves, and to be leading as examples as Peace and Conflict Resolution Ambassadors on their respective campuses.
Both achools are International Peace Sites!
An International Peace Site can be an organization, school, home, or community that makes the decision to live out the following Five Peace Actions.
Through Rotary, police officer Joanne Serkeyn expanded her view of how to make a difference. In July, Serkeyn will become the governor of District 7090
Members of the Rotary Club of Custer, South Dakota, played a role in the construction of the Crazy Horse Monument and continue to support its federation
