World Polio Day 2024

 

On Wednesday October 2nd, The Rotary Club of Barbados South hosted a very special fellowship event. This event was intended to be a dry run to test the logistics of hosting such an event as a fundraiser, while bringing awareness to the challenges faced by the visually impaired. Guests were blindfolded upon entry and experienced the dinner event with guidance from the hosts.

 

Our Dining in the Dark experience proved to be most memorable and impactful. Anxiety, nervousness and trepidation quickly turned to relaxation, loud chatter and good camaraderie! It was interesting to hear the personal experiences shared after the blindfolds were removed. It was a night well spent. One of enlightenment, awareness and Rotary fellowship! Thanks to those who were able to show their support by attending. For those who weren’t able to attend, and those who sent their encouragement, you were missed and we thank you!  Special thanks to the event coordinators; President Terry, Director Kerryann, Director Kemi, Director Shem, Director Glyne, Rotaractor Jelani, Rotaractor Sydelle and Rotaractor Darren.

 

A repeat of this event as a fundraiser is scheduled to be held in the third quarter of the current Rotary year.

 

 

Our Owen Arthur AgroKids project was launched on World Food Day, October 16th 2020.  There are currently 7 primary schools and 1 secondary school involved in the project which is meant to expose young children to backyard farming as a means of obtaining safe and healthy food.

 

On World Food Day 2024 we reaffirmed our commitment to the 7 primary schools in our charge by presenting tablets to them for use as teaching aids by the staff in the Science/Agriculture Departments that administer the project.  The 20 tablets that we distributed were donated to us by MassyCard Barbados Limited.

 

At a subsequent date, we will provide a variety of tools to each of these schools with the kind compliments of M. E. Murrell and Company and our very own IPP Marcel Murrell.

 

 

This year we reactivated a fellowship event that had been well liked in the past.  Many thanks to PP Michael Forde and his wonderful partner in service Evelyn for their fabulous hospitality and to Director Glyne for coordinating everything so well.  A good time was had by all.

Here is to another successful "Guess who's coming to dinner" - long may the tradition remain a part of our yearly fellowship events.  For those who did not attend, we will see you next time. You will not be disappointed.

 

 

Another successful Bridgetown feeding was held in Independence Square on October 28th 2024.  Special thanks to PP Marcel and PP Stephen who joined with me to provide the meals on behalf of RCBS. Thanks also to PP Prakash Mahtani, Rotarian Josephine Robinson who consistently show up to assist and PP Randolph who not only came to assist but brought his PIS, daughter, grandson and friend.  We absolutely appreciate the support and assistance.  None of this would be possible without you.