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We meet Fridays at 7:45 AM
Altamont Court Hotel

Altamont Crescent
Kingston 5, St. Andrew 00000
Jamaica

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(876) 977-7869

Email:

rotary.newkingston@gmail.com

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Morning Coffee With President Lowell

Posted by Wayne Thorpe on Jul 01, 2019

July 1^st 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 …

President Lowell's Installation Speech

Posted by Wayne Thorpe on Jun 30, 2019

"It is indeed a pleasure to be at the helm as we forge into our thirtieth year of existence" - President Lowell Dilworth

Introducing the 2019-2020 Club Officers & Directors

Posted by Wayne Thorpe on Jul 01, 2019

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

Family of Rotary Clive McLean

NEW MEMBER INDUCTION - JULIO DAWKINS

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Aug 24, 2018

Mr Julio Dawkins joins the Rotary family under the classification of Business Development Specialist

NEW MEMBER INDUCTION - WAYNE THORPE

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Aug 10, 2018

Rotaractor Wayne Thorpe from the New Kingston Rotaract Club transitions to the Rotary Club of New Kingston under the classification Insurance-Life.

Dump Up Beach Transformation Will Lift Spirits, Says UDC

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Feb 05, 2018

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 .

FEBRUARY IS PEACE & CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Feb 01, 2018

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.

Counter 'Anancyism' With Appropriate Systems - Contractor General

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jan 13, 2018

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.

STILL CRITICAL TO TEACH A MAN TO FISH

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jan 08, 2018

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.

JANUARY IS VOCATIONAL SERVICES MONTH

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jan 01, 2018

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”.

DECEMBER IS DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MONTH

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Dec 01, 2017

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.

NOVEMBER IS ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Nov 01, 2017

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.

OCTOBER IS ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Oct 01, 2017

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:

NEW KGN ROTARY FAMILY EXECUTES JOINT PROJECT

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 15, 2017

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.

RCNK DONATES WATER COOLER TO HOSPITAL

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 15, 2017

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.

THE ROTARACT CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON INDUCTS 4 NEW MEMBERS

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 07, 2017

(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!!!

RCNK CONTINUES NEW KGN POLICE POST PROJECT

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 03, 2017

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.

SEPTEMBER IS BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY MONTH

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Sep 01, 2017

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 & EXTENSIONS MONTH

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Aug 01, 2017

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:

ROTARY MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jul 31, 2017

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.

Dignity Denied! - Medical Doctor Confirms That Some Pregnant Mothers Are Mistreated At Public Hospitals

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jul 23, 2017

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.

Changing of the Guards: Rotarian William Aiken Takes Office!

Posted by Peta-Gay Pryce on Jul 10, 2017

It's a new year and new team takes over! In the true spirit of continuity, renewal and significance

NEW KGN ROTARY WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jul 01, 2017

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.

NEW KINGSTON ROTARY DONATES TO NEW KGN POLICE POST

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jun 02, 2017

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.

JUNE - ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS MONTH

Posted by Donair Wilmouth on Jun 01, 2017

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.

Home Page News

International Literacy Day

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.

Corporate Celebrity Brunch - March 25 2012

Mar 04, 2012 by Lloyd Butler

Gary Grant Vocational Service Awards - December 2, 2011

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.

DG Guy Theodore Visits Rotary Club of New Kingston

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.

Induction of Rtn Joelle Smith by DG Guy Theodore

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.

Mark Your Calendars!

Oct 04, 2010 by Claudette Saint-Reid

Christmas Breakfast: December 16, 2011

Thought for the Week - Who Said It?

Oct 04, 2010 by William Aiken

An optimist is the human personification of spring.

Quote of the Week - Who Said It?

Oct 04, 2010 by William Aiken

We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.