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DRR Christmas message

Season’s Greetings

 

On behalf of the District team and myself I would like to extend warm Christmas greetings and best wishes for the New Year.

Let us remember that Christmas is the period during which we celebrate Jesus’ birth. It is a time when we are reminded that Jesus came onto this world to bring hope and to spread peace on earth and goodwill to all. It is a time when we think of friends and loved ones, and also try to touch the lives of the less fortunate. Christmas is a time for giving and sharing, but it doesn’t mean just giving food , money and material items, but also taking the time to help and give comfort to someone in need. As Rotaractors, let us find time in this busy season to spread a word of encouragement and joy to another individual with a broken spirit, a neighbor, a relative, a friend going through a particularly difficult time. Let us celebrate the true spirit of Christmas and spread peace on earth and good will to mankind.

As we look back at the last six months let us reflect on all that we have accomplished this year, and ways to improve ourselves, our clubs and our district. I realize that a tremendous amount of work has been accomplished by Rotaractors within our District and I want to commend each and every one of you for your hard work and dedication.

This month we held our District Presidents’ Meeting and I want to especially recognize the Rotaract Club of St Lucia and the Presidents’ Meeting committee for their hard work and persistence. They hosted a Presidents’ Meeting that raised the standard and professionalism of such an event, while also providing a fun filled weekend that showcased what the beautiful island of St Lucia has to offer… it was truly an amazing and successful weekend.

At Presidents’ Meeting we elected Past President Thalia Bernard as District Rotaract Representative and Rotaractor Anna Berchel as Deputy District Rotaract Representative for the Rotary year 2013-14. I congratulate PP Thalia and Rotaractor Anna in their success and I also pledge my support. I would like to encourage the district to lend your support as they prepare for the upcoming year. The objectives and outcomes of Presidents’ Meeting were achieved. However it is important that the information and knowledge gained at this event be disseminated to the various clubs by Presidents and club representatives. I urge you to practice what you learned consistently; for it is only through this that we can prevent being a clog in the Rotaract wheel and drive this District to newer heights.

In the New Year there will be three major events to prepare for, starting with World Rotaract week from the 11th to 17th March 2013. I would like clubs to use this period to promote Rotaract throughout their communities and respective countries and build the membership of District 7030.

Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is being hosted in Guyana from the 21st to 23rd March 2013. Rotaractors and Rotarians from Guyana are heavily involved in preparation to ensure that this event is a success. I urge Rotaractors to make every effort to attend RLYA- to seize on the leadership training being offered, promote Rotaract and support out Rotary /Rotaract family.

On 17th- 20th May 2013 we have our grand finale, District conference hosted by the Rotaract Clubs of Tobago in the Capital of Paradise. This year’s conference theme, ‘Planning, Shaping, Building, Creating a New Paradise’ promotes the District ideology of moving the district forward while working and improving on the great works of past leaders. I want every Rotaractors to rally around the Rotaract clubs of Tobago as they prepare for a conference experience that will shape the future of District 7030.

Once again I wish all Rotaractors, Rotarians, Interactors, family and friends a very healthy, happy and enjoyable Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year.

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