International Service Chair - RCE CHALLENGE

Posted by Jacqueline Gibson

INTERNATIONAL CHAIRLADY ROTARIAN PINDER

PRESENTS AT CLUB MEETING

My Fellow Rotarians,

At our meeting, I presented as International Service Chair projects that our club can partner with other clubs to assist.

One of the purposes of the Caribbean Partnerships Celebrations which was recently held in Boca Raton, FL was to bring Rotarians together for possible partnerships and collaboration. It was emphasized that as Rotarians, we need each other to make a difference in our countries, communities and the world. Our aim is not just to help Eleutherans but to touch the world!

Our club was chartered April 2009 and , less than a year later, an earthquake hit the country of Haiti and our club rallied the troops and raised over $14,000 with the partnership of Pineapple Field's Resort and their Restaurant Tippy's. What an accomplishment for a young club! We were fired up and we stepped up to the plate.

We should never underestimate the power of unity and rallying together for a common cause, nor should we lose our fire and the determination to make a difference! Yes when we look at the economy on our island we must acknowledge that it is not easy financially and I don't make light of the challenges that we face. But we must never forget that together we can achieve more. Partnering with other Rotarians around the world to do great things is one of the reasons why we joined Rotary.

I believe that we all have something to offer and by joining forces with like minded individuals who are not afraid to dream and think big, we can do whatever we set our minds to do! I'm motivated to do more, try harder and not let my pocketbook determine how much effort I put behind whatever projects we undertake and I challenge you to do the same.

Our club has done well over the past 4 years and I believe we can do even better! Let's do whatever we can to ensure that we are the best little club in the galaxy....I say resoundingly.....YES WE CAN!!!

Rotarian Juanita Pinder
International Service Chair - RCOE

2013/2014

Comments:

ROTARIAN ELBURT FERGUSON… Excellent call rally for continued action!! Embrace the theme " ENGAGE ROTARY (That is ourselves) CHANGE LIVES (That is the community, our Country and the World) Yes we can!!

IPP JACQUELINE GIBSON…YES we can!!! I feel the PASSION of Rotary! Let's continue not only to make a difference at home, but Globally as well.

AG STANFORD CHARLTON… I also echo the sentiments of Rotarian Elburt and Juanita. Let’s keep the fire burning and do the very important work of Rotary.

DGN FELIX STUBBS…Now that's what I'm talking about. This is one of the reasons I like the Rotary Club of Eleuthera so much. They have passion and they get things done. Well said Director of International Service Jaunita!!!

PP SHAUN INGRAHAM…The truth is…Eleuthera has big challenges and we must design and implement effective solutions. Band-Aid solutions are not helping us. And we enjoin with Einstein - “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them.”

PRESIDENT ROBYN CURRY…. I had ask Madam Int'l Chair to ensure the members understand that our obligations to Rotary goes beyond our community. I believe this charge has accomplished that.