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Under the Rotary international theme this year, “Rotary Connects the World”, the Rotary Club of Antigua (RCA), has installed a new Board for the 2019-2020 Rotary Year, during the 2019 Handover and Awards Ceremony held over the week-end.

This year the Club will be led by President Dr. Vanetta Rodgers, who has indicated that she is looking forward to a phenomenal year, which will be filled with a number of activities geared towards expanding the Club’s reach in community development as well as increasing the visibility of the charitable organization. President Vanetta also expressed thanks to the members of the new board for agreeing to serve in the respective capacities.

She emphasized that the Rotary theme “Rotary Connects the World”, is a fitting one, since one of the objectives of the Club revolves around bringing people from all walks of life and classifications together in a positive way and to give back to society. The newly installed President received her instruments from the outgoing President Adekunle Osoba.

The other members of the Board are:

Immediate Past President- Adekunle Osoba

Vice President – H.E Arthur Thomas

Club Secretary -Evangeline Allen

Club Treasurer – Julietta Rhudd

Club Administrator- Joanna Shamarie Spencer

The Directors are: Ilean Ramsey, (Foundation), Rozanne Emanuel, (Youth Service), Kirk Francis, (Service Projects) and C. Kevin Silston, (Membership).

Daren Matthew Ward and Elisa Graham will serve as the Sergeant At Arms and Public Relations Officer respectively.

Two members were also pinned during the ceremony. They were Joanna Shamarie Spencer as a returning member and Louisianne Josiah as a new member. They both expressed happiness to be a part of the service organization and look forward to giving back to the community.

Guest Speaker, Reverend Fr. Christopher Roberts, wished the New Board a successful year. He also urged the membership to work together and be mindful of egos which can impact the effectiveness and efficiency of the Club negatively. Gt. Roberts also congratulated the Club on the work that it continues to do in positively assisting with the development of society.

The auspicious occasion, which was hosted by Sergeant At Arms and radio personality, Daren Matthew-Ward took place at Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa over the weekend and was highly attended by Rotarians and their Partners in Service, friends of Rotary, Rotaractors and other specially invited guests.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.