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World Pediatric Project Team Evangeline Allen 2018-10-03 04:00:00Z 0
Classification Talk Evangeline Allen 2018-08-01 04:00:00Z 0
Rotary Foundation/Polio Awareness Fundraising Luncheon Evangeline Allen 2018-04-11 04:00:00Z 0
Rotaract Club of Antigua Midyear Report Evangeline Allen 2018-02-21 04:00:00Z 0
Business Ethics
Posted by Evangeline Allen on Feb 21, 2018
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Guest Speaker Kem Warner, of KAW Management Services Ltd. Presentation, Business Ethics. 
 

 

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CIP and its Effect on the Economy Evangeline Allen 2017-10-04 04:00:00Z 0
Mrs. Erna-Mae Tonge-Brathwaite Evangeline Allen 2017-09-27 04:00:00Z 0
Mr. Daryl Jackson
Posted by Evangeline Allen on Aug 02, 2017
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Mr. Daryl Jackson was guest speaker at the Club's meeting on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.  He basically updated members on the status of the Telecommunications Regulatory Reform that is before the parliament.  Full details follow.
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Mr. Daryl Jackson Evangeline Allen 2017-08-02 04:00:00Z 0
APUA Sponsors July Meals on Wheels Evangeline Allen 2017-07-29 04:00:00Z 0
President Shari presents her Action Plan 2017-2018 Evangeline Allen 2017-07-26 04:00:00Z 0
President Eric's Action Plan 2017-2018 Evangeline Allen 2017-07-19 04:00:00Z 0
Handover Guest Speaker Address
Posted by Evangeline Allen on Jul 01, 2017
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Mr. Athlee Rodney, Deputy Commissioner of Police(Ag.) address at the Handover Ceremony, on July 1, 2017, La Bussola Restaurant on the topic Aspire to Serve.
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Handover Guest Speaker Address Evangeline Allen 2017-07-01 04:00:00Z 0
Outgoing President Evangeline Allen Year in Review Evangeline Allen 2017-07-01 04:00:00Z 0
President Eric Joseph Acceptance Speech
Posted by Evangeline Allen on Jul 01, 2017
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President Eric Joseph in his Acceptance Speech thanked the Club for selecting him to serve as President and explained his journey into becoming a Rotarian to present. 
He also expounded on RI Six Are of Focus and the RI Theme this Year....'Rotary Serving Humanity'.  President Eric also listed the various projects to be executed this year and the re-introduction of the Wheelchair Project and a Renewable Energy Power Project.
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President Eric Joseph Acceptance Speech Evangeline Allen 2017-07-01 04:00:00Z 0
RCA First Easter Fair Evangeline Allen 2017-04-08 04:00:00Z 0
Book Reading Competition
Posted by Evangeline Allen
Welcome to a very special occasion in the life of the Rotary Club of Antigua today.          
If you are planning for a year, sow rice, If you are planning for a decade, plant trees.  If you are planning for a lifetime, educate the people.  This year, with the Club’s focus being Literacy, we are pleased that we are able to create and stimulate competition by offering various literacy projects, today being the Book Reading Competition.
In September, we were able to provide a dozen students with back packs and back to school supplies.
At the start of the school year, we also started a Student of the Month Award where every month 3 students are recognized from Grades 1, 2 and 3 from the Golden Grove, GreenBay and Five Islands Primary Schools. 
The student of the month is chosen based on qualities such as character, leadership and academics. The student of the month must be a diligent student, completing his/her assignments on time, showing strong effort to learn the subjects.
The student of the month too must be able to demonstrate excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom, is well mannered, and respectful to both peers and teachers. Lastly, the student of the month shows exemplar character through his/her compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, optimism, and loyalty in creating a positive school environment.
Through this program, we have been advised that the students are all excited and as a result there has been a marked improvement in the students’ school work and even activities outside of the class room.  Rotary Club of Antigua is happy that we are able to assist in raising the standard and revive the student’s morale.
In January, We launched the Book in a Bag Competition which ran for three months.  This competition is designed to stimulate reading.  Students were given a selection of books under various categories to read within the assigned time frame.  Designated response activities were also assigned for completion after reading and Book reports were also presented on each read. 
THE WINNERS WILL BE PRESENTED AND AWARDED AT THE END OF THE COMPETITION TODAY.
 
Today, we will witness 9 students 3 each from Grade 5 of the Golden Grove, GreenBay and Five Islands Primary Schools compete in the Rotary Book Reading Competition. The goal of the Book Reading Competition is to stimulate, encourage and activate reading on a continuous basis.   Children love a challenge, so when we make reading into a competition, students who otherwise wouldn't want to read will be excited to read as much as they can. 
           
I wish to advise all the participants that you are all winners just for being here today. Do not be daunted if you are not placed, just keep on reading.  It’s one of the most marvelous adventures that you can have.
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.  The man who never reads lives only one.
 
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Antigua, please allow me to congratulate the esteemed teachers, parents and students of the Five Islands, Green Bay and Golden Grove Primary Schools on the excellent job you are doing to foster and promote literacy. I encourage you to continue to always strive for excellence in education and at whatever else you choose to do in life.
Rotary Club is eternally grateful to the corporate donors who partnered with us in this all important Literacy project….. National Tours & Services, Antigua Home & Office Depot, Antigua Commercial Bank, Big Banana, LTWS Shipping, Paperclips and Tucker on the Grill for making today a reality.
I personally would like to thank the Judges, especially Mrs. Jacintha Gore who when I called her on the phone was so warm and welcoming and shared her knowledge willing.  Truly depicting our Rotary International President’s Theme:  Rotary Serving Humanity.
And to all present here today, thank you for helping Rotary Club of Antigua to promote Literacy, one of the greatest gifts a person could receive.  Sit back, Relax and enjoy what we have in store for you today.
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Computers for the World Evangeline Allen 2017-02-20 04:00:00Z 0
World Peace & Understaanding Church Service Evangeline Allen 2017-02-19 04:00:00Z 0
AG Corina Sealy Remarks World Peace & Understanding Day Brunch Evangeline Allen 2017-02-19 04:00:00Z 0
Paul Ryan-Vocation-Auto Dealer Evangeline Allen 2017-01-25 04:00:00Z 0
Amaya Athill-Vocation-Attorney-at-Law Evangeline Allen 2017-01-18 04:00:00Z 0
Lorraine Samuel-Vocational Service Awardee Evangeline Allen 2017-01-18 04:00:00Z 0
Kirk Francis-Vocation-Refrigeration Technician Evangeline Allen 2017-01-17 04:00:00Z 0
Club's New Year Party Evangeline Allen 2017-01-14 04:00:00Z 0
Tribute to the late Dr. Carle J Walter Evangeline Allen 2017-01-11 04:00:00Z 0
Meet Rozanne Emanuel-Vocation-Tourism Management Evangeline Allen 2017-01-11 04:00:00Z 0
Jacqueline Matthews-Vocation-International Banking Evangeline Allen 2017-01-04 04:00:00Z 0
Seasons Greetings from President Evangeline Allen Evangeline Allen 2016-12-21 04:00:00Z 0
Presentation of a Pair of Glasses to Daisy Lake Evangeline Allen 2016-12-03 04:00:00Z 0
RCA Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Evangeline Allen 2016-11-05 04:00:00Z 0
RIPE Ian Riseley addresses the Foundation Cocktail Reception Evangeline Allen 2016-11-05 04:00:00Z 0
Violet Lake-Paul Harris Fellow Awardee Evangeline Allen 2016-11-05 04:00:00Z 0
Mrs. Patricia Luke-Martin, a dedicated teacher for over 30 years Evangeline Allen 2016-10-03 04:00:00Z 0
The Legacy of RCA, Honouring our 44 Leaders
Posted by Evangeline Allen on Sep 10, 2016
ALVIN APPARICIO (CHARTER PRESIDENT)    1972
NORMAN ATHILL                                                 1973/74/75
STEVEN SHOUL                                                   1975/76
JAMES THOMAS                                                  1976/77
GERRY THOMAS                                                  1977/78
LOUIS LOCKHART                                               1978/79
ERNIE LETBY                                                       1979/80
ANTHONY MICHAEL                                            1980/81
PATRICK BENJAMIN                                           1981/82
KENNETH GOMEZ                                               1982/83
KEVIN BELIZAIRE                                                                1983/84
MALCOLM EDWARDS                                         1984/85
WILBUR HARRIGAN                                            1985/86
HAMISH WATSON                                                1986/87
ROLSTON BARTHLEY                                         1987/88
KEN KENTISH                                                       1988/89
FRANKIE DEABREAU                                         1989/90
EVERETT CHRISTIAN                                          1990/91
CLAUDE BARRIERE                                            1991/92
ESAU MANSOOR                                                  1992/93
WALTON THEODORE                                          1993/94
HARTLEY WILLIAMS                                           1994/95
 KENNETH BENJAMIN                                         1995/96
CARLE WALTER                                                  1996/97
ANTHONY PESTAINA                                          1997/98
SAMUEL BENJAMIN                                            1998/99
GERALD A WATT                                                                1990/00
HERBERT JOHN MAGINLEY JR.                        2000/01
DANIELCADET                                                     2001/02
BENGT BERNTSSON                                           2002/03
GRACE CEPHAS-LEWIS                                     2003/04
ANDY MCDONALD                                              2004/05
WILBUR HARRIGAN                                            2005/06
SALEM KHOULY                                                  2006/07
PAUL RYAN                                                          2007/08
ARTHUR THOMAS                                               2008/09
CORDELL JOSIAH                                               2009/10
ERROL SAMUEL                                                  2010/11
DENISE ARMSTRONG                                         2011/12
PHILLIP HARRIS                                                  2012/13
ATO KENTISH                                                       2013/14
LORRAINE JOSIAH                                              2014/15
SHARON CORDNER                                            2015/16
EVANGELINE ALLEN                                           2016/17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Legacy of RCA, Honouring our 44 Leaders Evangeline Allen 2016-09-10 04:00:00Z 0
Happy 44th Anniversary RCA Evangeline Allen 2016-09-10 04:00:00Z 0
Back Packs & Back to School Supplies Presentation
Posted by Evangeline Allen on Sep 01, 2016
In Rotary, there are six areas of focus, one being Basic Education and Literacy.  September is recognized as Literacy Month.  This is when we focus on the importance of literacy and education in our humanitarian service. 
Being literate does not just mean having the ability to read a book or a newspaper.  Being literate means being able to comprehend the instructions on a medicine bottle, a set of directions, or a job posting.  It means understanding the note written by a child’s teacher.  It means being able to use a computer, follow a recipe or apply for a mortgage.  Literacy means being part of the larger society.  It means inclusion and it means empowerment.
Those who cannot read or write, whether they are children or adults, are cut off from important information in ways too numerous to count. 
The Rotary Club of Antigua this year, have seen a simple and creative way to break this cycle.  And what more creative way to start than by making this timely donation of backpacks and school supplies to twelve deserving students from the Five Islands, Green Bay and Golden Grove Primary Schools, three schools in Zone 1. 
No skill is more crucial to the future of a child, or to a democratic and prosperous society than literacy.  Literacy is the single most significant skill needed to function effectively in school and in the workplace. 
And so with this in mind, we intend to reward students in Grades 1, 2 and 3 on a monthly basis from the three Schools in Zone 1 by offering lucrative prizes to the Student of the Month from each grade.
                                                                                                                        
Literacy will also be celebrated with a Book Reading Competition for Grades 4 and 5 students of the Gray’s Green, Golden Grove and Five Islands Primary School. The goal of the Book Reading Competition is to increase the quality and quantity of books students read for enjoyment. Children love a challenge, so when we make reading into a competition, students who otherwise wouldn't want to read will be excited to read as much as they can. 
 
 
In the words of Irina Bokova, ‘Literacy is much more than an educational priority – it is the ultimate investment in the future and the first step towards all the new forms of literacy required in the twenty-first century.  We wish to see a century where every child is able to read and to use this skill to gain autonomy’.
 
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Antigua and on my own behalf, please allow me to congratulate the esteemed teachers, parents and students of the Five Islands, Green Bay and Golden Grove Primary Schools on the excellent job you are doing to foster and promote literacy. I encourage you to continue to always strive for excellence in education and at whatever else you choose to do in life.
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Back Packs & Back to School Supplies Presentation Evangeline Allen 2016-09-01 04:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of Antigua's Caribbean Wellness Walk Nicole Hunte 2016-08-10 04:00:00Z 0
2016-2017 President Evangeline Allen Handover Address
Posted by Evangeline Allen on Jul 03, 2016
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Mrs. Evangeline Allen, the 5th Female and 44th President of the Rotary Club of Antigua addressed the gathering at the 44th Handover Ceremony, held at the Tradewinds Hotel on Saturday, July 2, 2016.   Dr. Sharon Cordner, outgoing President passed on the mantle to incoming President, Evangeline Allen at what deemed a historical Handover, as one female President handed over to another female President.
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2016-2017 President Evangeline Allen Handover Address Evangeline Allen 2016-07-03 04:00:00Z 0
Port Manager-Darwin Telemaque- Overview of the Economic & Social Transformation Impact on Ports
Posted by Evangeline Allen on Sep 25, 2015
 
 
It is sometimes agreed that those involved in Port Management focus almost exclusively on what is happenning within the boundaries of those facilities.  
 
However, in an increasingly complexed global and economic environment, there is a real risk that a fixation on the innards of a Port can serve to stymie economic development rather than facilitate growth.
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Port Manager-Darwin Telemaque- Overview of the Economic & Social Transformation Impact on Ports Evangeline Allen 2015-09-25 04:00:00Z 0
Wayne Mitchell addresses the Rotary Club of Antigua
Posted on Jul 23, 2015
Mr. Wayne Mitchell,IMF Mission Chief with responsibility for Antigua and Barbuda addressed the members of the Rotary Club of Antigua on July 1st 2015. During a short presentation to the club, Mr. Mitchell along with Director of Foundation Gordon Julien outlined  various avenues available to small business to access funds to grow their businesses.
 
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Presentation of Cheque for School Fees to Children of Andrea Hughes
Posted by Nicole Hunte on Jul 22, 2015

The Rotary Club of Antigua continues to assist the children of the late Andrea Hughes.

Vice-President of the Rotary Club of Antigua, Paul Ryan presented a cheque ​to children of the late Andrea Hughes to cover the cost of registration at the Princess Margaret School. Andrea Hughes died on March 30, 2014, after being hit by a vehicle while walking near Cedar Grove, leaving behind nine children.
 
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Presentation of Cheque for School Fees to Children of Andrea Hughes Nicole Hunte 2015-07-22 04:00:00Z 0
Presentation of Home to children of Andrea Hughes
Posted by Sherrie-Ann Brazier on Sep 05, 2014
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Members of Corporate Antigua presented a home to the off springs and father of the late Andrea Hughes. Thirty-two year old Andrea Hughes died on March 30, 2014, after being hit by a vehicle while walking near Cedar Grove, leaving behind nine children

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Rotary Club of Antigua celebrates New Year
Posted by Sherrie-Ann Brazier on Jun 30, 2014

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Rotary International and its membership celebrated its New Year on July 1st, 2014. The theme selected by Rotary International (RI) Gary C.K. Huang for 2014-2015 is “Light up Rotary”. In his address Huang urged members to “Light up Rotary” by hosting a Rotary Day in their community, continuing the fight against polio, and increasing club membership. “Light up Rotary” is more than our theme he continued; It is how we make a difference – every day, in every club, and in every country we serve. “The Rotary way is the Confucius way. The Rotary way is to light a candle. I light one, you light one, 1.2 million Rotarians light one. Together, we light up the world."

Locally, the Rotary Club of Antigua joins with Rotary International in “Light up Rotary”, and as part of commencing the New Year, installed its new board.  Leading the helm is President Lorraine Josiah, along with Vice President Dr. Errol Samuel, Immediate Past President Ato Kentish, Secretary Sherrie-Ann Brazier, Treasurer Michael Spencer, and President Elect Sharon Cordner-Georges.  Other Directors include Past President/Public Relations Officer Paul Ryan, Ira Charles, Eric Joseph, Delbert Baptiste, and Adekunle Osoba.

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Rotary Club of Antigua celebrates New Year Sherrie-Ann Brazier 2014-07-01 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of Antigua installs New Board 2013-2014
Posted by Evangeline Allen on Jun 30, 2013

Saturday, June 29, 2013 Rotary Club of Antigua held its Installation Ceremony at the Tides Restaurant.  The 2013-2014 Board leading the Charge is President Ato Kentish, President Elect Lorraine Josiah, Immediate Past President Phillip Harris, Vice President Denise Armstrong, Club Secretary Evangeline Allen and Club Treasurer Adekunle Osoba.  The Directors are Eric Joseph-Service Projects, Delbert Baptist-Foundation, PP Paul Ryan-Membership and Ira Charles-New Generations.

The Club will be celebrating 41 years of service to the community this year.  Among the existing projects like the Annual Rotary Colors Fete, Camp Able and Computers for the World, the Club intends to launch a Rotary Discount Card in the second quarter of its year.  The construction of a Library in Piggotts Primary is due to have a soft opening by Novemver 1, 2013.

President Ato's charge to the members is dare to become involved, as we continue to Engage Rotary and Change Lives.

 Rotary Club of Antigua installs New Board 2013-2014 Evangeline Allen 2013-07-01 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of Antigua celebrates 39th Anniversary
Posted by Sherrie-Ann Brazier on Sep 08, 2011

September 10th, 2011 marks the 39th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Antigua. The Rotary Club of Antigua received its Charter on September 10th, 1972 sponsored by the Rotary Club of St. Kitts and Past District Governor Fred Lam.

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Rotary Club of Antigua celebrates 39th Anniversary Sherrie-Ann Brazier 2011-09-09 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee - 2011/2012
Posted by Sherrie-Ann Brazier on Sep 01, 2011

On some days, when you pass his office on the 18th floor of One Rotary Center in Evanston, Illinois, USA, you will see Kalyan Banerjee seated at a large, round table with nothing on it, save for a few sheets of paper on which he is intently writing in longhand. Backlit by huge windows that offer a panoramic view of Chicago, and with his head down, Banerjee often appears to be in deep concentration, a man with a singular and urgent task.

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Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee - 2011/2012 Sherrie-Ann Brazier 2011-09-02 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary's 4-Way Test
Posted by Arthur Thomas on Aug 25, 2011
Rotary's 4-Way Test invites you to think about your decisions by asking four questions. Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? 
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Rotary's 4-Way Test Arthur Thomas 2011-08-26 00:00:00Z 0
ABI Insurance assists Rotary's Meals on Wheels programme Arthur Thomas 2011-08-19 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary member participates in US partnership celebration
Posted by Arthur Thomas on Aug 11, 2011
Cordel  EA   Josiah, MBE,  past  president  of  the Rotary Club of Antigua, has just  returned from Virginia, USA, where he  participated in  the  Rotary  International Caribbean Partnership Celebrations 2011 held at the Sheraton  Reston Hotel from July 21-23, 2011.

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Rotary member participates in US partnership celebration Arthur Thomas 2011-08-12 00:00:00Z 0
Thank you for supporting this year's Colours Fete
Posted by Arthur Thomas on Aug 04, 2011
The Colours Fete is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Antigua. All proceeds from Colours go towards various Rotary service projects. We are delighted with the strong level of support that the business community gave to us. When business people support Rotary they are very aware of the benefits to the community that the club’s projects have. 
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Thank you for supporting this year's Colours Fete Arthur Thomas 2011-08-05 00:00:00Z 0
Resources For Club Officers
Posted by Arthur Thomas on Jul 28, 2011

Rotary International offers many resources to help club officers understand their roles and responsibilities and help their club achieve its goals.

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Observations on Economic Conditions in Antigua & Barbuda Arthur Thomas 2011-07-22 00:00:00Z 0
Incoming 2011-2012 President's Speech
Posted by Sherrie-Ann Brazier on Jul 14, 2011

Immediate Past President Errol, President Kingsley of the Rotary Club of Antigua Sundown, Other Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Antigua, President Shamarie of the Rotaract Club of Antigua, Dr. Vincent Richards, the Outgoing and Incoming Board of Directors, fellow Rotarians, other specially invited guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening.  It is my pleasure to give remarks as the newly installed President of the Rotary Club of Antigua.

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Incoming 2011-2012 President's Speech Sherrie-Ann Brazier 2011-07-15 00:00:00Z 0
Programme Highlight for 2010/2011 under the President of Errol Samuel Arthur Thomas 2011-07-08 00:00:00Z 0
New Board of Directory installed for 2011-12
Posted by Arthur Thomas on Jun 30, 2011
The Rotary Club of Antigua prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary in September 2011, it will be executing projects under the guidance of a new board of directors.  Denise Armstrong was installed as president  for the 2011 – 2012 year, which takes effect from July 1, 2011. 
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New Board of Directory installed for 2011-12 Arthur Thomas 2011-07-01 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of Antigua Colours Fete Sherrie-Ann Brazier 0
Rotary Club of Antigua Installs New Board for 2012-2013
Posted by Lorraine Josiah

On Saturday July 7th, the Rotary Club of Antigua installed it's 39th President, Philip Harris.  Other members of the 2012-2013 Board are Wilbur Harrigan-Vice President, Lorraine Josiah-Secretary, Adekunle Osoba Treasurer, Ato Kentish-Service Project Director/President Elect, Delbert Baptise-PRO, Athlyn Davis-New Generations and Reid Simon- Membership.

The Club will be celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year and there is plans for a anniversary gala in September.  Another project to be introduced this year will be the construction of a library at the Piggotts Primary School. Other projects to include  the annual Colours Fete, Camp ABLE and the Computer for the World Project.

The Rotary Club of Antigua's aim this year is to continue to provide "Service above Self" to the underpriviledged in our society.

 Rotary Club of Antigua Installs New Board for 2012-2013 Lorraine Josiah 0