On Saturday, August 29th 2026, members of the Rotary Club of Barbados South, the Rotaract Club of South Barbados and guests, came together for an engaging morning of learning, collaboration and practical skill-building at the Club’s “All Things Rotary” training session, held at the Light & Power Training Room, Bay Street. The three-hour session was designed to help members become more confident in some of the tools, platforms and concepts that increasingly form part of modern Rotary life. From understanding the fundamentals of Rotary to navigating digital platforms and exploring emerging technology, the morning provided members with practical knowledge they can put to use immediately.
Getting Back to Rotary Basics
PDG Sonya Alleyne led the session on Rotary Basics, helping members strengthen their understanding of the organisation to which we belong. The presentation outlined various terms and terminology used in Rotary and provided an opportunity for members to revisit Rotary's structure, values and opportunities for involvement while better understanding how our Club fits into the wider Rotary family. PDG Sonya also gave an in-depth look into the my.rotary.org platform, showing attendees, how to update their personal information, access reports, make donations to Rotary International and access training courses.
Making the Most of ClubRunner
PP Stephen Broome guided members through ClubRunner, demonstrating how the platform can make it easier for Rotarians to access information, stay connected and manage various aspects of club life. The presentaiton providing an opportunity to become more comfortable navigating its features such as accessing member contact information, searching meeting dates for clubs locally and internationally, as well as planning projects through ClubRunner, using the mobile app and accessing attendance records.
Canva: Making Rotary Look Good
Director Graham Belle introduced members to the basics of Canva, demonstrating how even those with little or no graphic-design experience can create attractive and professional-looking content. Members explored practical applications for Rotary, including creating social-media graphics, flyers, presentations and promotional material. The session also reinforced the importance of maintaining consistent Rotary branding and presenting our projects and activities in ways that capture attention and communicate our impact effectively.
Exploring Artificial Intelligence
The morning also ventured into one of today's most rapidly developing areas: Artificial Intelligence. Director Graham introduced members to some of the everyday AI tools now available and explored how they can assist Rotarians with tasks such as brainstorming project ideas, drafting correspondence, preparing presentations, developing social-media content, summarising information and supporting club administration. The discussion encouraged members to see AI as another tool that can help us work more efficiently to allow us devote more of our time to what matters most, fellowship and service. In closing he stressed that the members should use AI responsibly being conscious of club members’ private information.