150 students from the Denham Town and St. Alban's Primary Schools benefitted from knapsacks filled with school necessities such as notebooks, pencils, rulers, erasers and sharpeners.
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Kingston 5, St. Andrew
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Jamaica
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See our 2022 Edition of the Rotary Club of New Kingston Early Riser Magazine.
We congratulate and welcome our 33rd President, Julie Ramchandani, who was installed on July 8, 2022.
President Julie leads a dynamic team who are committed to continue the excellent work of RCNK and to continue inspiring others to provide selfless service and to join the amazing movement Rotary provides.
This year, RCNK will embrace the infinite possibilities that Rotary presents and we intend to be creative in ways we provide service within our country and beyond.
#imagineRotary #infitepossibilities #wearepeopleofaction
President Julie Ramchandani and the incoming Board of Directors for the Rotary Year 2022_2023 will be installed on Friday, July 08 at the Jamaica Pegasus. Book your table now.
April 24, 2022 | We kicked off our 32nd Anniversary celebrations with our Annual Church Service at Hope Fellowship Church followed by brunch on the lawns of the Senior Common Room, UWI.
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2022 Victor Rhone, Gary Grant and inaugural Rose-Marie Gibbs Awardees!
Gary Grant Vocational Service Awardees
* Mrs Audrey Tugwell-Henry
* Ms Allison Peart
Victor Rhone Ethics Awardee
* Mrs Pamela Monroe-Ellis
Rose-Marie Gibbs Transformational Woman Awardee
* Ms Novelette Grant, OD
April 22, 2022 | Joint tree planting project in partnership with the Interact Club of St. George's College and Earlyact Club of Shortwood Practising School. Seedlings provided by the Forestry Department.
March 12,2022 | We completed a beautification project at the Tradegar Park Primary School. Students and community members turned out and supported what resulted in an exceptional day of service! This could not have been possible without the generous donation from @bergercaribbean @bergerpaint
November 12, 2021 | We are thrilled to be an instrumental part of this Mission that assisted 12 children with life-saving heart procedures. We thank @chainofhopeuk @chainofhopeja & @goli_intl and commit to continue in our quest to assist in providing much-needed health care.
We utilized a Rotary Foundation grant to bring well needed cardiac surgeries to children at the Bustamante Children's Hospital. This special effort was made possible in partnership with Chain of Hope, UK and the Rotary Club of Lake Norman/Huntersville. We are very happy to report that so far 15 children have benefitted from surgeries and are all progressing well.
February 17, 2022 | Club members celebrated the life of charter member and past president Rtn. Carl Chantrielle at his funeral service held at the Webster Memorial United Church
November 20, 2021 | Highlights from our Health Fair at the Constant Spring Primary School.
This year’s health fair aimed to increase the number of Jamaicans vaccinated against COVID-19. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, we were able to offer the Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines to persons 12 years and older. At the end of the day, we vaccinated 141 persons. Our offerings also included dental services which saw 50 students between the ages of 5 – 7 benefitting from cleaning, with another 8 scheduled for follow up visit at the polyclinic. We also offered free HIV/STI testing in collaboration with ‘Bashy Bus’, a public private partnership in collaboration with the Ministry of
Health and Wellness. The event was very rewarding to us and our partners, and beneficial to members of the Constant Spring Gardens community.
Health and Wellness. The event was very rewarding to us and our partners, and beneficial to members of the Constant Spring Gardens community.
October 30, 2021 | Our annual World's Greatest Meal in aid of our #EndPolio campaign was a huge success! We thank all members, participants and Julie Mango Restaurant for their tremendous contributions.
October 30, 2021 | We participated in the annual Beach Clean Up exercise in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of New Kingston and tackled the garbage pile at Rae Town Beach and did some amazing work!
October 9, 2021 | Packed and handed over 30 care packages from our Book and Stationery drive started in August to assist students in communities across Kingston and St Andrew. RCNK donated care packages to students who are in need, most parents find it really hard to provide these basic items to their children, so we thought this was a good project to execute in the communities that we serve.
You are cordially invited to the Installation Ceremony for President Kerese Bruce-Patterson and the 2021-2022 Board of the Rotary Club of New Kingston next Friday, June 25th at 6pm.
Fellowship begins at 5:30pm. Please join us!
The Gleaner
Education Minister lauds St Ann Teen for Teaching Others During Pandemic
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Fayval Williams, also presented six students tutored by the teenager with tablet computers, courtesy of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, and sim cards with one year's free data.
- JIS News
On Friday, May 28, 2021 the Rotary Club of New Kingston welcomed four (4) new Rotarians to membership.
Pictured (L-R): Assistant Governor Bill Aiken, newly inducted Rotarians Alex Robinson, Durval Williams, Francine White and Kimberley Lindo, and President Neville Graham.
We are proud to be a part of the Ministry of Education’s ‘One Tablet per Child’ Initiative.
President Neville Graham and Secretary Julie Ramchandani this week made the donations on the club’s behalf in a ceremony with the Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Fayval Williams.
President Neville Graham and Secretary Julie Ramchandani this week made the donations on the club’s behalf in a ceremony with the Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Fayval Williams.
On Friday, April 23, 2021 President Neville Graham unveiled our recently commissioned peace murals at the Nannyville Gardens Community Centre in St. Andrew. The murals culminated our month long recognition of Peace Building and Conflict Resolution as one of Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus.
Joining in the ceremony is Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew Mr. Julian Robinson.
On Friday, April 23, 2021 the Rotary Club of New Kingston presented expectant mothers at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital with baskets filled with baby supplies culminating our recognition of Maternal and Child Health Month.
The Rotary Club of New Kingston congratulate our 2021 Gary Grant Vocational Service and Victor Rhone Ethics Award Recipients for their stellar contributions to the fields of Information Technology and Medicine.
We celebrate our outstanding multiple District 7020 Club of the Year winners - the Rotaract Club of New Kingston.
Happy Rotaract Week! Thank you for your continued service to community, country and the world!
On December 4, 2020 the Rotary Club of New Kingston made a donation of USD $5,000.00 to the University Hospital of the West Indies for the purchase of personal protective equipment and N95 masks. This donation was secured via a District 7020 grant.
On Friday, November 13, 2020 the Rotary Club of New Kingston welcomed four (4) new Rotarians to membership.
Pictured (L-R): Assistant Governor Bill Aiken, newly inducted Rotarians Vivette Hamilton, Diego Thomas, President Neville Graham, newly inducted Rotarians Alethea Coke and Claudette Barrett.
We are happy to report that Rotarians Diego and Vivette are former members of the Rotaract Club of New Kingston.
Welcome to Rotary! We are very excited to have you! #ServiceAboveSelf
We are #ThisClose
. Come out to @juliemangorestaurant next Saturday, Oct 24 and purchase any menu items.
. Come out to @juliemangorestaurant next Saturday, Oct 24 and purchase any menu items. Part proceeds will be donated to the Polio Fund. #RotariansInAction #WorldPolioDay
Rotary cares! The Rotary Club of New Kingston understands the challenges faced by families as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. We gave support to several families by distributing care packages to those most in need.
On Saturday, August 22, 2020, the Rotary Club of New Kingston with the assistance of our Rotaractors - the Rotaract Club of New Kingston - gave the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) campus a well deserved spruce up prior to the start of the new academic year by painting the exterior walls.
This was done as part of our ongoing project with YWCA and in recognition of Rotary's Basic Education and Literacy avenue of service.
The whiteboards, ceiling tiles, a wash stand will be installed at our next visit.
On Monday, August 10, 2020 the Rotary Club of New Kingston donated medical supplies to the first former's medical at St. George College.
Youth Services Director Julio Dawkins (left) and President Neville Graham (right) pose with one of the nurses on the day.
On Saturday, July 25, 2020 the Rotary Club of New Kingston visited Mary's Child, a home for teen mothers in St. Andrew, and donated feminine products and baby supplies.
On Thursday July 23,2020 the Rotary Club of New Kingston handed over 10 whiteboards as part of our ongoing project with the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA).
L-R: Assistant Governor Bill Aiken, President Neville Graham, President-Elect Kerese Bruce-Patterson, Immediate Past President Lowell Dilworth and Past President Peta-Gay Pryce.
The Rotary Club of New Kingston is bursting with pride to have District Youth Services and Programs/RYLA Chair Peta-Gay Pryce and Assistant Governor Bill Aiken representing us at the District level and displaying stellar leadership. Congrats to you both 
Neville Graham was sworn-in as the 31st President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston at a hybrid installation ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2020.
President Neville is the first president to take the helm as a former Rotaractor and Past President of the Rotaract Club of New Kingston.
You are invited to our virtual installation ceremony for President Neville Graham and the Board of the Rotary Club of New Kingston (RCNK).
Scan the QR code or use the the Zoom link below to access it:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88957555473...
Meeting ID: 889 5755 5473
Password: 154965
We look forward to seeing you.
Scan the QR code or use the the Zoom link below to access it:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88957555473...
Meeting ID: 889 5755 5473
Password: 154965
We look forward to seeing you.
PP Danny is serious about his time. Always the first in attendance, never let it be said that time his time is not money. We caught up with PP Danny for a quick chat and learned a few things. We think you'll learn something too. Enjoy!
PP AG is perhaps the most boastful Calabar old boy you may ever meet. Call him by his titles otherwise do not speak to him. And we say boastful with the utmost respect. See what we did there? He is a man of distinction with the gift of gab. We caught up with for a bit and learnt quite a lot. We know you will too. Enjoy!
PP Rosie is our in-house counsel on all matters relating to Rotary International constitution and bylaws. We touched base with her to find out a bit more about her and her love for Rotary. We think you'll like what she said. Enjoy!
While Rotary International (RI) admitted women to membership in 1987, the Rotary Club of New Kingston only admitted women to our club 10 years ago on April 30, 2010.
Today we celebrate 10 years of ‘Women in RCNK’ on our 30th Anniversary.
Featured are our current female members who continue to elevate the Rotary flag.
We tip our hat to each of you and thank you for being a part of us. We love and appreciate you!
#RCNK30
We tip our hat to each of you and thank you for being a part of us. We love and appreciate you!
#RCNK30
Past President Ivan ‘Mitch’ Stephenson took us on a walk down memory lane during last Friday’s meeting recalling some of his most memorable occasions during his 30 year membership with the Rotary Club of New Kingston … Enjoy!
Please click the link: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nGaEwBDA1/
PP Mitch is Mr. Charisma. We highly doubt you can find someone who will say one negative thing about him. He brings to our club a wealth of knowledge and experience, and may now be called our resident historian. We had a quick chat with him for our 30th Anniversary celebrations. Take a read. We hope you are just as intrigued as we are.
Now is the best time for investors to take entrepreneurial risk in Jamaica, which is ripe for investment with stable assets and 18 quarters of consecutive economic growth.
July 1st marks the start of the new Rotary year. With this new chapter comes the changing of the guard. Here’s your chance to know a bit more about our new President Dr. Lowell Dilworth. We know him as the ‘stylish doctor’ but did you know Lowell is also an avid sportsman and once owned a sound system? Read on …
"It is indeed a pleasure to be at the helm as we forge into our thirtieth year of existence" - President Lowell Dilworth
President Lowell Dilworth
President Elect Donair Wilmouth
President Nominee Travis Graham
Vice President Neville Graham
Immediate Past President Peta-Gay Pryce
Secretary Kerese Bruce-Patterson
Treasurer Neville Graham
Sergeant-at-Arms Danny Hayre
Membership & Vocational Services Director Travis Graham
Rotary Foundation & International Service Director William Aiken
Public Image Director Wayne Thorpe
Club Administration Director Peta-Gay Pryce
Community Service Director Marvin Reid
Fundraising Director Ryan McKenzie
Youth Service Director Tamara Maxwell-Green
Disaster Management Chair Garth Alexander
Club Trainer Troy Bygrave
From education to health, the Rotary Club of New Kingston (RCNK) has been taking a hands-on approach in contributing to the development of Jamaica.
Mr Julio Dawkins joins the Rotary family under the classification of Business Development Specialist
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Rotaractor Wayne Thorpe from the New Kingston Rotaract Club transitions to the Rotary Club of New Kingston under the classification Insurance-Life.
President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston Dr William “Bill” Aiken (left), stands with the General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Dr Damian Graham (center) as he receives a certificate from Assistant Govenor Novlet Green-Deans for Rotary District 7020 following his presentation to the club's breakfast meeting last Friday .
Conflict and violence displace millions of people each year. Half of those killed in conflict are children, and 90 percent are civilians.
We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts.
William Bill Aiken (right), president of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, presents Dirk Harrison, contractor general, with a plaque, at the clubs 'weekly meeting held at the Altamont Court Hotel in Kingston yesterday.
President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston Dr William “Bill” Aiken, presents Aditi Dhiman, executive, JN Group with a certificate following her presentation to the club's breakfast meeting last Friday.
This is the month when we “recognize all useful occupations as worthy of respect” and when we can use our “work as an opportunity to serve society”, remembering the Second Object of Rotary: “High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society”.
Our health is everything. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. We believe good health care is everyone’s right.
The Rotary Foundation is changing the world by providing grants for projects and activities around the globe and in your own backyard.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.
During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.
In the month of October, Rotary will celebrate the Area of Focus "Economic and Community Development". Rotary members train people to become resources for their community, offering networking activities, advice on new business development, and mathematics and financial management training.
Rotary members make amazing things happen, like:
The Rotary Club of New Kingston partnered with the Rotaract Club of New Kingston and the Interact Club of St. Georges College in making it a true Rotary family affair as they embarked in planting thirteen trees in accordance with the Rotary International President's mandate of planting 1.2 million trees.
This hands on project afforded the family the opportunity to bond and fellowship as they executed the project. The Principal of St. Georges College was elated to host the Rotary Club and looks forward to more joint ventures in the future.
Special thanks to the Rotaractors and Interactors who participated and make the project a success. The club also donated white boards to the school.
From left: Maxine Allen, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Victoria Jubilee Hospital; Dr Orville Morgan, Senior Medical Officer; and Sister Lillian McDonald along with Rotary Club of New Kingston's President Elect Peta-Gay Pryce (third right); Director Troy Bygrave and Dr William Aiken, the club's president look at the water cooler donated by the club to assist nursing mothers of the breastfeeding unit at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital.
(from left to right displaying certificate of membership): Trisann Robinson, Candice Petgrave, Shantel Baker and Devanne Smith. Other members in the photo are President Diego Thomas, Rtr. Anique Senior, Rtr. Sean Nelson, Rtr. Nathaylia Wilberforce, Rtr. Shawna Brown and President Bill Aiken.
The Rotaract Club of New Kingston was chartered in 2004 and sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Kingston. They meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at the Liguanea Club at 7pm.
On September 7, 2017 President Bill Aiken was in attendance to inducted 4 new Rotaractors.
Join us in welcoming the world's newest Rotaractors!!!
Members of the Rotary Club of New Kingston making a donation to the New Kingston Police Post
During the last Rotary year, the Rotary Club of New Kingston started a project with the New Kingston Police post where an assessment was done on the needs of the unit.
On September 1, 2017, the club donated two refurbished computers which were acquired from Guardian Life Jamaica Limited. A much needed water dispenser was also donated to the post, as the high volume of traffic handled each day ranks them as one of the busiest on the island.
The scores of civilians who visit the post each week and the officers who service them can be kept hydrated as reports are received and processed.
In our Rotary calendar the month of September is Basic Education and Literacy. The Rotary Foundation supports education through scholarships, donations, and service projects around the world.
Rotary members make amazing things happen, like:
August is Membership Month, which means it’s time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world.
There are many ways to join in the celebration, but here are a few activities to get you started:
The staff of the Harrison Home for The Aged in Kingston were all smiles as Manager Blondell Caines (third left) accepted a sphygmomanometer from Dr William Aiken (third right), president of the Rotary Club Of New Kingston. The club also donated several batches of disposable supplies to assist with the day-to-day care of the elderly residents of the home.
Medical practitioner and president of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, Dr William Aiken, has joined those expressing concern about how some pregnant women are treated at public health facilities.
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The Rotary Club of New Kingston welcomes President William Aiken who will lead the club during 2017/18. He reminds us that RI's strategic priorities and the club's are closely interwoven. The overriding strategic priorities of the incoming RCNK 2017-2018 administration are 1) To increase the visibility of the RCNK in the New Kingston area and beyond 2) To improve the level of fun, fellowship and friendship among members 3) To target all 6 areas of focus in our projects.
The Rotary of New Kingston donated chairs to the New Kingston Police Post on June 2, 2017.
President Rose-Marie Gibbs has challenged the club to be more visible in the New Kingston Area and this project is the beginning of a series of visits to the New Kingston Police Post. President Elect William Aiken has also pledged that the relationship will continue throughout his presidential year. A needs assessment will be done and the club will see how best it can engage it's members as well as Corporate New Kingston to join forces in assisting the Post.
Rotary Fellowships are independent, social groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world.
How do I join a fellowship?
Fellowships are open to Rotarians, family members, and program participants and alumni. You can contact a fellowship directly by using the information listed in the Rotary Fellowships directory. Or search our discussion groups to find Rotary and Rotaract members with similar interests.
How do I form a fellowship?
Start by finding others who share you interest.
Join a discussion group or start a new one. It's a great way to share your interest with other members.
Use Rotary’s presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to promote your idea.
Ask your district Rotary Fellowships chair for assistance. Reach out to district Rotary Fellowships chairs in other countries to build membership by emailing us.
Be sure you meet the criteria for a fellowship and apply for official recognition.
Join the global movement of young leaders who are developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
- Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18-30 to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.
- Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.
- EarlyAct is a school-wide service club for elementary students from ages 5 to 13. It is sponsored by one of the local Rotary clubs in the township in which the school is located.
- Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity for young people who spend anywhere from a few weeks to a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs.
On Sunday April, 30, 2017, the annual Church Service to mark the chartering of the Rotary Club of New Kingston (RCNK) was held at the Bethel Baptist Church, Hope Road.
This year the club celebrated its 27th anniversary. The Church Service was followed by a Brunch at the home of Past President Wayne Powell and his wife, Jennifer.
L-R Rotarian Carl Chantrielle (Charter Member) and President Rosemarie Gibbs
The Rotary Club of New Kingston Inducted Rotarian Carl Chantrielle as a Paul Harris Fellow on April 28, 2017.
Rotarian Carl has been a sterling Rotarian since the chartering of RCNK back in April 1990. The club wishes to recognize Rtn Carl for his contribution to the club, his community, his country and the Rotary movement.
L-R Past President Delano Hayre (sponsor), Mr. Oral Ashley (Inductee) and President Rosemarie Gibbs
The Rotary Club of New Kingston Inducted a new member on April 7, 2017.
Mr Oral Ashley (Project Manager) was was sponsored by Past President Delano Hayre.
Mr Oral Ashley (Project Manager) was was sponsored by Past President Delano Hayre.
This is the third Rotarian being added to the club under President Rosemarie Gibbs' administration. Rotarian Oral was ecstatic about being a member and looks forward to making an impact to the lives of those in need through his vocation.
Rotary makes high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger.
We expand access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future. An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation — all of which can be prevented. Rotary provides education, immunizations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics.
Women are taught how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breast-feed, and how to protect themselves and their children from disease. The Rotary Foundation reaches mothers and children in need by giving communities the help and training they need to take control of their own maternal and infant health care.
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L-R AG Judy Hylton - Vocational Services Award (Rotarian); Paula Llewellyn - Vocational Services Awards (Non Rotarian); President Rosemarie Gibbs; Simone Mayhew - Ethics Award Recipient
The Rotary Club of New Kingston's annual Gary Grant Awards ceremony was held on March 31, 2017 where the vocation of focus was Legal Services.
In celebrating 30 years of women in Rotary, the club decided to honour three women from the Legal Services field. They are as follows:
- AG Judy Hylton - Attorney-at-Law (specializing in the areas of Conveyancing and Real Estate Development, Probate and Administration, Estate Planning and Trusts.); Rotarian; Past President of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew; Assistant Govenor, Rotary District 7020;
- Paula Llewellyn CD, QC - Attorney-at-Law; Director of Public Prosecution; Tutor at the Norman Manley Law School; Toastmaster; Motivational Speaker;
- Symone Mayhew - Attorney-at-Law (specializing in Civil and Criminal Litigation, Conveyancing and Industrial Relations as well as Tribunal Hearings.); Associate Tutor at the Norman Manley Law School;
L-R Rotarian Donair Wilmouth (sponsor), Mr. Ryan Mckenzie (Inductee), Mrs. Kerese Bruce-Patterson (Inductee), Secretary Peta-Gay Pryce (sponsor), President Rosemarie Gibbs
The Rotary Club of New Kingston Inducted two new members on March 24, 2017. Mrs Kerese Bruce Patterson (Attorney-At-Law) was sponsored by Secretary Peta-Gay Pryce while Mr. Ryan McKenzie (ICT Manager) was sponsored by Rotarian Donair Wilmouth.
Assistant Govenor Novlet Deans was in attendance and welcomed both new members on behalf of Rotary District 7020. She charged them to be exemplary Rotarians and to wear the Rotary emblem with pride as we serve humanity by being the change.
President Rosemarie Gibbs (on the right) represents the Rotary Club of New Kingston as Garth Williams, Sustainability Manager, Red Stripe presents, a cheque to Nadia Williams, administrator, Mary’s Child home, as part of the D&G Foundation’s partnership with the Rotary Club of New Kingston in developing the institution that supports 20 teenage girls and 18 babies.
The Rotary Club of New Kingston held it's weekly meeting at the Mary's Child Girls Home on March 3, 2017 as they launched the joint project with D&G Foundation. The aim of the project is to establish a vegetable garden, netball court and realising the long-term vision of installing solar panels at the home.
Clean water and sanitation is a human right. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives.
We don’t just build wells and walk away. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. And they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact.
Building sustainable peace projects requires holistic thinking and a community-driven approach. Rotarians are uniquely positioned to foster healthy, resilient and more peaceful communities.
Violent conflict can devastate a country’s society, economy and political governance. Coordinating projects that prevent or resolve conflict requires a tailored, sensitive approach. Rotarians can play a vital role in the peace building process by galvanizing members of their communities to identify and address the underlying causes of conflict.
Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service.
Through Vocational Service we:
- Serve others by using our unique skills to address community needs
- Empower others through training and skill development
- Inspire others to act with integrity by following Rotary’s guiding principles
Members of the Rotary Club of New Kingston visited the Harrison Memorial Home on Friday December 23, 2016 to play its part in spreading the Christmas joy. The club donated funds to purchase a heavy duty washing machine for the residents at the home. The Rotary Club has been working with the home for the past few years and thought it was fitting to grant them this gift that was at the top of their wish list.
Members in the photo from left to right Treasurer Clive Mclean, President Rose-Marie Gibbs, A Representative from the Harrison Memorial Home, IPP Marvin Mclean (barely visible) and Rotarian Keith Cowan.
The patrons expressed their gratitude and invited the club to fellowship with elders.
The Rotaract Club of New Kingston was chartered in 2004 and sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Kingston. They meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month by the New Kingston Conference Centre at 7pm.
On December 15, 2016 President Rose-Marie Gibbs was in attendance to inducted 7 new Rotaractors.
Here they are ladies and gentlemen! The newest, freshest kids on the block. #TeamNKRC (from left to right): Aniska, Chantal, Rajwayne, Natasha, Chez, Nathaylia, Shanice aka Smiley and President Rose-Marie
Join us in welcoming the world's newest Rotaractors!!!
On November 26, 2016, The Rotary Club of New Kingston hosted its annual Health Fair at the Constant Spring Primary
and Junior High School. Predicted weather forecast of rainfall did not deter the group from setting up to attend to those
patrons who seek medical attention.
and Junior High School. Predicted weather forecast of rainfall did not deter the group from setting up to attend to those
patrons who seek medical attention.
Our tally accumulated a little under 100 patrons for the day, providing general check-ups and dental work.
Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for health care.
November is Rotary Foundation Month and we celebrate by informing our members on the history of the foundation, the awesome projects that the foundation has funded and how we can give back to ensure that the foundation is able to fund future projects.
HISTORY OF THE FOUNDATION
At the 1917 convention, outgoing Rotary President Arch Klumph proposed to set up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” In 1928, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary International.
GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION
In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into Easter Seals.
When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in to Rotary International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Foundation.
We need your voice to help us end polio now. Get involved and spread the message that we can end the second human disease in history.
The Making of a Club: How RCNK was chartered
Saluting Our
Charter Members
Larry Bailey, Dennis Boothe, Carl Chantrielle, Ainsworth Cousley, Risedale Crooks, Dennis Daley, Glaister Duncan, Derrick Elder, John Fletcher (Charter President), Elroy Flowers, Brian Goldson, Delano Hayre, Colin Henry, Hilary Jardine, Earl Jarrett, Kent LaCroix, Locksley Lindo, Errol McKenzie, Victor Rhone, Alwyn ‘AG’ Smith, Ivan ‘Mitch’ Stephenson, Alwyn Stewart-Gaynor, Norman Weller, Phillip Whittaker, Norman Williams, Wilton Williams, Altius Williams
Constant Spring Primary Health Fair - Areas of Focus Maternal and Child Health, as well as Disease Prevention and Treatment:
562 patients seen for medical (297) and optical screening (120), dental screening and treatment (80), free prescription drugs and supplement for over 297 patients.
ROTARY CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON (RCNK)
Vocational Service Essay and Poster Competition
Essay Segment
Theme: “What the Four-Way Test means to me”
President Lloyd Butler was involved in discussions with young men of The Possibility Programme hosted by the National Youth Service at the unveiling of a reading space at the Goodwin Park Hostel. The discussion was around the theme, Literacy and Sustainable Development.
Rotarians Julie Ramchandani and Travis Graham were inducted into the Rotary Club of New Kingston on July 5, 2014.
Rtns Julie and Travis previously served with distinction as Rotaractors in the New Kingston Rotaract Club as well as District 7020.
We look forward to their continued service to our communities.
L-R: Assistant Governor Donovan Brown, Rotarians Julie Ramchandani & Travis Graham, President Lloyd Butler
The Rotary Club of New Kingston in collaboration with the Swallowfield Chapel currently facilitates a centre to support the learning opportunities of the children in the community.
World Rotaract Week
Every year, Rotaractors and Rotarians around the world celebrate World Rotaract Week during the week of 13 March to commemorate the founding of the first club in 1968.
World Rotaract Week is a time for celebrating the success and importance of the Rotaract program. This event is also an excellent opportunity to inform members of your community about the amazing work that Rotaract clubs do, and give them an opportunity to get involved.
Rotaract clubs and their sponsor Rotary clubs have the freedom to explore a variety of methods of participating in World Rotaract Week. Rotaractors can decide the best way for their club to celebrate the Rotaract program – completing one, two or an entire week’s worth of activities. After the club has completed its World Rotaract Week commemorative events, the sponsor Rotary club or district Rotaract chair can download a certificate of recognition for presentation to the Rotaract club.
New Kingston Rotaract Club hosted their annual Wing Sauce Contest on March 2 2013 and provided a great fellowship of Rotaractors and Rotarians.
Education Ministry Looking at Extending the School Year
Friday, 01 March 2013, 18:09 _ Written by CHRIS PATTERSON: Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites (centre), accepts a certificate of appreciation from Past President, Rotary Club of New Kingston, John Lindo (left), after his presentation at the club’s breakfast meeting today (March 1), at the Chaser’s Café, St. Andrew. Sharing the moment is Acting President of the club, Claudette Saint-Reid.
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Sep 09, 2014
by Bruce Carpenter
President Lloyd Butler was involved in discussions with young men of The Possibility Programme hosted by the National Youth Service on International Literacy Day, September 8, at the unveiling of a reading space at the Goodwin Park Hostel. The discussion was around the theme, Literacy and Sustainable Development.
Sep 30, 2011
by Lloyd Butler
In keeping with the RI theme “Reach within to embrace humanity,” the Rotary Club of New Kingston invites nomination for its annual Gary Grant Vocational Service Awards. The award is presented in 2 categories, namely;
1. One award to a Rotarian who has excelled in his/her chosen vocation in the service of humanity; and
2. One award to a non-Rotarian (individual or organization) whose contribution to the vocation to which he/she/it is attached has been exemplary.
Oct 07, 2011
by Lloyd Butler
District Governor Guy Theodore visited the Rotary Club of New Kingston at our Breakfast Meeting on October 7, 2011.
Oct 07, 2011
by Lloyd Butler
The Rotary Club of New Kingston welcomed its newest member when Rtn Joelle Smith was inducted by District Governor Guy Theodore on Friday October 7th, 2011, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
Oct 04, 2010
by William Aiken
Oct 04, 2010
by William Aiken
