In the early hours of Saturday morning 24 September, 30 Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors and Earlyactors, families and friends gathered at Hummingbird hall in Rosehall for a mission: To raise funds for Christmas hampers for the needy and shut-in around Montego Bay by doing a sponsored walk.
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SPONSORED WALK SUCCESS FOR ROTARY CLUB OF
MONTEGO BAY
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The President of the Rotary Club of Montego Bay has the wonderful opportunity to choose a project close to her/his heart. President Vernella (2011-12) has chosen to focus on Literacy. Her project has three aspects as follows:
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Presidents of the Rotary Club of Montego Bay have the wonderful opportunity to choose a project close to their hearts for the year of their Presidency. President Vernella (2011-12) is focusing on literacy, and on recognizing volunteerism among young people (please see news item on Volunteerism) |
President's of the Rotary Club of Montego Bay have the opportunity to chose a project during his/her year of Presidency. President Vernella has chosen three areas of focus: 1. Reading Clubs in Primary Schools - A Book Box stacked with books are donated to six primary schools, with a tag line; Read to me and I will Read to You (see news item of this title) 2. An Essay competition based on books donated to the Montego Bay Parish Library 3. Volunteer Accreditation Scheme - This seems to recognize volunteerism among young people, and to encourage young people who do now currently volunteer, to volunteer. President's Projects Accredits Volunteerism Among Young People in St. James The aim of this project is to establish a Volunteer & Mentorship Scheme with the involvement of 20-25 individuals:
AWARDS I. Volunteers and Mentors · Volunteer Scheme & Mentorship Awards o 5 -11 hours verifiable volunteer – Bronze Award o 12-23 hours verifiable volunteer – Silver Award o 24-36 hours verifiable volunteering – Gold Award o Open Reference from The Rotary Club of Montego Bay
If you wish to participate in this scheme please send an email to: rotaryclubofmobay@gmail.com
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The Rotary Club of Montego Bay celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year having been chartered on the 21 March 1961.
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OPPORTUNITY TO READ AND WIN PRIZES
If you can answer yes to all of these questions, why not take part in the Rotary Club of Montego Bay’s Essay Competition?
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Shaniek is an Ambassadorial Scholar, sponsored by The Rotary Club of Montego Bay.
She is studying at The University of Leeds, in the North of England. Here she gives an interesting summary of her experiences. It includes some useful advice to potential Ambassadorial Scholar applicants. |