WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY MEETING
FRIDAY, March 11, 2016
In
this meeting:
- Personal Greeting
- Rotary Minute
- ABCs of Rotary
- An Update on Polio - Eradication efforts
- Introducing our own Honourary Rotarian - Jerome Cowans
- Humour
- Random Acts of Kindness
- World Water Day - March 22
- What happened Wednesday - March 9
- What happened last Saturday - March 5 (a recap)
- Be kind to one another
- Rotary Anthem
- Foundation Corner
- Rotary Anthem
- Four-Way Test to close
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OUR GREETER THIS WEEK IS DENIS STOCKMAN
President's Message
WATER AND SANITATION MONTH
Dear fellow Rotarians and Guests,
As we continue our
celebration of Water and Sanitation month, it brings to mind the importance of
water in All we do, this holds true to the saying “water is life”. Our own Rotarian. Dawn (yes, we have claimed her
as our own) will share with us the importance of water and sanitation globally
but more specifically in District 7020.
With the recent outbreak
of Chick V, Zika V and Dengue Fever, it reminds us that sanitation and general
disposal of waste are important in our daily lives.
Please join us on a
weekly basis as we fellowship and engage in lively discussions, presentations
by guest speakers on topics relevant to Rotary and our commitment to a worthy
cause.
Congratulations to the
Rotaract Clubs as they celebrate 111 years!
Let us be the change!!!!!
March
12 – Weekly Meeting
- Induction of Rotarians Dawn and Ava-Gail
- Guest Speaker – Rotarian Dawn
Johnson
Rotarian Dawn would like us to think about two things for this month -
(1) How has drought affected where you are living?
(2) Where does your island get its water supply?
March
19 – Weekly Meeting – Guest Speaker
March
26 – Weekly Meeting
ROTARY MINUTE
QUOTATIONS REGARDING ROTARY
by
Rotary International Presidents
1944-45 Richard H. Wells (hardware – retailing), Rotary Club of Pocatello, Idaho, USA. Rotary vision: Rotarians as leaders in every facet of postwar recovery.
“We can tell people how glad we are to belong to such a fine organization. We can tell of our…achievements. But Rotary will never flourish and never accomplish those dreams we are so proud to own unless we can so live that Rotary may be proud of us.”
— Address to 1943 Rotary
Convention, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
1945-46 Thomas A. Warren (education – general administration), Rotary Club of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. Rotary vision: Informed Rotarians as strong influences in public opinion.
“There is significance in the fact that seven chairmen of national delegations at the San Francisco Conference [to charter the United Nations] and a score more members of the delegations, were Rotarians. Such fact and such figures are but an outward and visible sign that the world is hungry for our simple mission.
Rotary’s growth and its practices and its potentials go far beyond any numerical assessment.”
— Leaders Need Followers, THE
ROTARIAN, October 1945
ABCs OF ROTARY
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| RI President (1992-93) Cliff Dochterman |
Vocational Service
Vocational Service is the Second Avenue of Service. No
aspect of Rotary is more closely related to each member than a personal
commitment to represent one's vocation or occupation to fellow Rotarians, and
to exemplify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of
work.
Programs of vocational service are those that seek to
improve business relations while improving the quality of trades, industry,
commerce and the professions. Rotarians understand that each person makes a
valuable contribution to a better society through daily activities in a
business or profession.
Vocational Service is frequently demonstrated by
offering young people career guidance, occupational information and assistance
in making vocational choices. Some clubs sponsor high school career
conferences.
Many recognize the dignity of employment by honouring
exemplary service of individuals working in their communities. The 4-Way Test
and other ethical and laudable business philosophies are often promoted among
young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of
business issues are also typical Vocational Service programs at most clubs.
Regardless of the ways in which Vocational Service is
expressed, it is the banner by which Rotarians "recognize the worthiness of all useful
occupations" and demonstrate a commitment to "high ethical standards in
all businesses and professions." That's why the Second Avenue of Service
is fundamental to every Rotary club.
Rotary Anns
In many Rotary clubs throughout the world, wives of
male members are affectionately called "Rotary Ann’s." This designation was never one of
disparagement, but rather grew out of an interesting historical occasion.
The year was 1914 when San Francisco Rotarians boarded
a special train to attend the Rotary Convention being held in Houston. In those
days few wives attended Rotary events, and until the train stopped in Los Angeles,
the only woman aboard was the wife of Rotarian Bru Brunnier.
As the train picked up additional convention-bound
delegates, Mrs. Ann Brunnier was introduced as the Rotarian's Ann. This title
soon became "Rotary Ann."
Since the clubs of the West were inviting the
Rotarians to hold their next convention in San Francisco, a number of songs and
stunts were organized that would be performed in Houston. One of the Rotarians
wrote a "Rotary Ann" chant.
On the train's arrival at the Houston depot, a
delegation greeted the West Coast Rotarians. One of the greeters was Guy Gundaker
of Philadelphia, whose wife was also named Ann.
During the rousing demonstration, someone started the
Rotary Ann chant. The two petite ladies, Ann Brunnier and Ann Gundaker, were hoisted to the men's
shoulders and paraded about the hall. The group loved the title given to the
two women named Ann. Immediately the same term of endearment was used for all
of the wives in attendance, and the name "Rotary Ann" was here to
stay.
Guy Gundaker became president of Rotary International
in 1923 and Bru Brunnier was elected president in 1952. Thus, each of the two
original Rotary Ann’s became the "first lady of Rotary
International."
AN UPDATE ON POLIO
POLIO ERADICATION EFFORTS
WHAT IT ALL MEANS
...continued from last week`s meeting
Safely collecting samples
Safely collecting samples
In order to collect environmental samples, safety gear,
including water-proof gloves, appropriate boots and ace masks, must be
worn. The sample is dispensed into a
sealable container, which is carefully wrapped up in even more layers of
protective materials to keep the potential virus contained. When the surveillance officers remove their
gloves, they have to be sure that the outside does not come into contact with
the skin, and that they carefully wash their hands afterwards.
Transporting samples to the laboratory
Once samples are collected, they are immediately labelled,
refrigerated and transported to the laboratory using a reverse cold chain, due
to the importance of ensuring the virus does not denature in the heat. Samples are inspected within 48 hours of
collection. As a first step, the samples
are then concentrated down and purified.
Looking for answers
Following concentration, the specimen (which may or may not
be positive for poliovirus) is introduced to some cells which are susceptible
to poliovirus. The cells are left for a
few days. If the specimen does contain
poliovirus, a structural change I the host cells can be seen when viewed under
a microscope.
What happens next?
In the event of polio's being detected in the environment
through this process (and the process has been outlined in the previous week’s
posted meetings, for your reference), the information is used to plan
vaccination campaigns, so that children are protected before anyone can be
paralysed.
Environmental surveillance will continue to be important for
many years into the future.
After eradication, environmental surveillance will be used
to check that no virus is released from laboratories or research facilities that
could cause an outbreak.
Environmental surveillance is made possible, under WHO
co-ordination, by the generous funding of Canada, the Korea Foundation for
International Healthcare, the US Centres for Disease Control, the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation, Rotary International, Switzerland and the UK’s
Department for International Development.
It is becoming increasingly important as we zero in on the final cases
of poliovirus, making sure that one day soon, no child will ever be paralysed
from poliovirus again.
The work of Queen’s Young Leader award winner Jerome Cowans has been recognised by President Barack Obama during his recent visit to Jamaica.
Mr.
Obama singled out Jerome, to praise him for his work with Leaders
Endeavouring for Adolescent Development (LEAD) which provides
personal development opportunities for young people in Jamaica, so they will go
on to better futures.
When Jerome was 12
years old one of his friends was killed in a violent incident. It was then that
he decided he didn’t want his life to go down that route.
“So at the ripe old age
of 13, he founded a youth group to help others like him stay on the right
path,” Mr. Obama said.
“And he started small,
with only six people, but they had one big thing in common and they believed
that change was possible.”
Giving a speech at the
University of the West Indies, he praised Jerome for his work.
“He was threatened but he kept at it. And he said, ‘Things won’t get any better if no one does anything’. And today, the LEAD Youth Club he started has six chapters, including one in Colombia.
“His work has taken him
to five continents. Last year, he became the first Jamaican to receive
the Nelson Mandela Innovation Award. He’s just 25 years old.”
The six branches of
LEAD are based in Jamaica and Colombia and are all run by volunteers.
Jerome, who will visit
the UK in June to collect his award from The Queen, said being recognised by Mr.
Obama was a humbling experience. “I was blown away by it,” he said. “When he
said my name and then asked ‘Where’s Jerome?’ I felt very humbled. It was
amazing.”
Nelson Mandela Award
YOUNG JAMAICAN REJECTS VIOLENCE AND
DECIDES TO
SUCCEED
Jerome Cowans carves
a new path out of gang setting
“... irrespective
of where you are from, you can achieve whatever you set out to achieve.”
Aug. 2014—Jerome Cowan made a decision to do better for himself—better
than what was expected for someone growing up in his neighborhood, Parade
Gardens, one of Jamaica’s most violent communities.
Jamaica is currently engaged in a war on drugs and violence that has
been gripping the Caribbean as narcotics traffickers seek routes into the
United States beyond Mexico and Central America. In Parade Gardens, dealing
drugs and trading guns are typical occupations for young men. Growing up, Cowan
witnessed the murders of several of his close friends by gang members. This was
not the path that he wanted for himself.
“I served as president of LEAD for the
first six years, managing various projects that saw the organization’s growth
in numbers, locations, awards and finances,” said Cowan. “It was from
those formative years that I realized that my passion was youth development and
youth leadership. Coupled with the motivation provided by my father, I
continuously devote my time and resources to helping others achieve their
goals.”
When he was 19, Cowan discovered the USAID-supported NGO Junior Achievement (JA) Jamaica,
which is dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness,
entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
“I was first introduced to Junior Achievement Jamaica
through my local youth club, where I taught fifth graders from my community,”
said Cowan. “Reading about the organization and the materials that they offered
grabbed me instantly. And after this, my youth club and I entered the program.”
According to JA Jamaica President Alphie Mullings-Aiken,
the NGO focuses on empowering young people to own their economic success. This
is achieved by working with real-life members of the business community who
become mentors, delivering the Junior Achievement experiential programs, and
boosting self-confidence to enable youth to prepare for success in the global
economy.
“Jerome is a testament to the greatness that can come
from any beginnings or surroundings, if nurtured,” said Mullings-Aiken. “He
understands that, to have a better tomorrow, you have to work at it today.
While his journey is far from over, he encompasses the spirit of volunteering
and giving back to those in need. He has continued his transformation from good
to great and JA Jamaica is honored to play a part.”
“There were so many opportunities opened to me through my
participation and my self-confidence and aspirations increased tremendously,”
said Cowan. “The first time I traveled overseas was to a Junior Achievement
conference in Canada. From then I got an international view of what leadership
is and I’m seeing the results.”
Today, Cowan still lives in Parade
Gardens with his father and younger brother. He recently received his
Bachelor’s Degree in economics at the University of the West Indies. A positive
role model within his community, Cowan is determined to set the right example
for his younger peers. However, his positive influence has extended beyond the
neighborhood where he grew up. As a Youth
Ambassador with the Government of Jamaica, he travels the
globe mentoring youth about personal development.
“As I continue to aim for the stars,” says Cowan, “my
only wish is that one day I can be seen as an example which proves that,
irrespective of where you are from, you can achieve whatever you set out to
achieve.”
JA Jamaica is funded by USAID through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative started by President Barack Obama in 2009 to address the drug trafficking, violence and insecurity in the Caribbean. The NGO uses experiential, hands-on programs to prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it; how to create jobs and make their communities more resilient to negative influences; and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace.
When he was 13 years old, Cowan, now 23, and a group of like-minded
youth in his neighborhood formed the Leaders Endeavoring for Adolescent
Development (LEAD) youth club.
< source - https://www.usaid.gov/results-data/success-stories/deciding-aim-stars-jerome-cowan%E2%80%99s-story>
Jerome
Cowans is a 25-year-old young man living in the community of Central Kingston,
Jamaica. He originates from extraordinarily modest beginnings; he is from a
single parent family, which includes his father and younger brother. Having
recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Economics, he is excitedly making
final preparations to pursue his MBA in England.
Cowans
is a true testament to triumph over adversity – he often witnessed horrific
events in the neighborhood where he was raised, Parade Gardens, which is one of
Jamaica’s most violent and volatile communities. It is here where he watched
the unfortunate murders of several of his close friends at the hands of
ruthless gang members. This was not the path that he wanted for himself.
Cowans
made a vow, an unwavering personal choice to do better for himself—beyond what
was expected of a young man from an inner city, with all to often very limited
prospects for a constructive future. As a natural leader, and at the young age
of 13 years old, he recognized that there was a need for community-based
organizations that would provide personal development opportunities and support
for the youth in his community.
As
a Youth Ambassador with the Government of Jamaica, he travels the globe
mentoring youth about personal development. “As I continue to aim for the
stars,” says Cowans, “my only wish is that one day I can be seen as an example
which proves that, irrespective of where you are from, you CAN achieve whatever
you set out to achieve.”
The
result of that choice today is that Jerome is very poised, confident, and
self-motivated – he strives for nothing less than excellence.
Jerome
Cowans is a dedicated young man and takes every task given to him very
seriously.
Shortly after the ill-fated
murders of his friends, he and a group of like-minded youth in his neighborhood
formed the Leaders Endeavoring for Adolescent Development (LEAD) youth
club.
“I served as president of LEAD for the first
six years, managing various projects that saw the organization’s growth in
numbers, locations, awards and finances,” said Cowans.
“It was from those
formative years that I realized that my passion was youth development and youth
leadership.
Coupled with the motivation provided by my father, I continuously
devote my time and resources to helping others achieve their goals.”
Six years, he was then promoted to Assistant Chairperson,
a position that he maintains today. It is
this passion that has fuelled him and ultimately created recognition at local,
national and international levels. On the national level, he is the first Jamaican
to have ever been the recipient of the country’s two highest youth awards: the
Prime Minister Youth Award for Excellence in Leadership and the Governor
General Award for Youth Excellence.
Several corporate, governmental, and social organizations
such as Junior Achievement Jamaica, the Rotary Club of Kingston, Scotia Bank JA
Ltd., and the Ministry of National Security have also recognized and praised
Jerome’s work.
In the international
arena, he has received awards from Canada, Sri Lanka, USA, UN, Colombia and the
Commonwealth for youth leadership.
Jerome is honoured to be the very first international winner
of the Civicus Nelson Mandela – Graca Machel Award in South Africa. Most recently, in a visit to Jamaica,
President Barack Obama offered high praises for Jerome’s work across five
continents.
Jerome Cowans was appointed as a Queen’s Young Leader in
June of 2015. He was awarded this
premier youth honour by her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham
Palace for taking the lead in transforming the lives of others and making a
lasting difference in communities.
Due to his grit and determination for the greater
good, he is now seen throughout Jamaica and
the Commonwealth as a positive role model in his local community and around the
globe.
And finally, a video about A Gift to the World for submission
to Rotary International, hoping to earn himself his way to Seoul, Korea.
Dear Jerome:
We are so very happy to have you as part of our Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020.
We wish you well and much success in all that you choose to do. Congratulations!!
NOW THIS WILL MAKE YOU SMILE
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!
RANDOM ACTS OF FLOWERS
WATER AND SANITATION
Why a World Water Day?
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
World
Water Day is an international observance and an opportunity to learn more about
water related issues, be inspired to tell others and take action to make a
difference. World Water Day dates back to the 1992 United Nations Conference on
Environment and Development where an international observance for water was
recommended.
Each year, UN-Water — the entity that coordinates the UN’s work on water and sanitation — sets a theme for World Water Day corresponding to a current or future challenge.
The
engagement campaign is coordinated by one or several of the UN-Water Members
with a related mandate.
Official Trailer
The
power of water and jobs - transforming people’s lives.
Half of all workers on Earth are employed in water-related sectors. Millions of them are unrecognized and unprotected.
FOLLOW-UP FROM OUR PREVIOUS WEDNESDAY
OCEAN CLEANUP - smaller scale
--submitted by Rotarian Lou deLagran
WHAT HAPPENED ON WEDNESDAY!
March 9
When
your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to
have conversations — and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste
Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients
of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of
listening.
In
this insightful talk, she shares 10 useful rules for having better
conversations. "Go out, talk to people, listen to people," she says.
"And, most importantly, be prepared to be amazed."
Celeste Headlee's years of interview experience gives her a unique perspective on what makes for a good conversation.
Why you should listen
Celeste Headlee has
worked in public radio since 1999, as a reporter, host and correspondent. She
was the Midwest Correspondent for NPR before becoming the co-host of the PRI
show "The Takeaway.” After that, she guest-hosted a number of NPR shows
including "Tell Me More,” "Talk of the Nation,” "Weekend All
Things Considered” and "Weekend Edition."
Celeste also
anchored election coverage for PBS World in 2012 and was a regular guest on
CNN.
Celeste holds
multiple degrees in music and still performs as a professional opera singer.
She appears on the album “Classically Blue” from gospel artist Lea Gilmore.
She's the granddaughter of composer William Grant Still.
Our attendees enjoyed a great discussion on the topic of "conversations," and then we digressed to the topic of disaster preparedness on various District 7020 islands - particularly the probable consequences of a tsunami heading towards the islands and the need for early warning in that event.
(This second topic of discussion was prompted by Anguilla's "simulation" of preparedness for a tsunami to be held on Thursday morning, March 17.)
Is there a need for early warning alerts (like sirens) on many of our D7020 islands? Could the E-Club play an "umbrella role" in co-ordinating a global grant to assist in this area? Would that be a worthwhile endeavour?
Plan
to join us on a Wednesday to continue to learn and to have fun!
WHAT HAPPENED ON SATURDAY
March 5, 2016
SPEAKER - Lorna Phillips
in case you missed it!
Lorna Phillips LL.B., LL.M,
JP
Lorna
Phillips is a Solicitor/Attorney-at-Law and Managing Partner of a mid-sized
commercial law firm Nicholson Phillips, Attorneys-at-Law and has been
practicing commercial law for over 25 years in England and Jamaica combined.
With a
second degree in economic development law, her practice concentrates upon large
private client and institutional transactional matters with a developmental
perspective. She is a tribunal member of the Consumer Affairs Tribunal, the
founder of a real estate reform consortium and writes widely on matters of law.
She is also
a skilled facilitator/trainer, having worked as such in the areas of
anti-racism and gender awareness training for several years for the West
Midlands Probation Service in her hometown Birmingham, England, and as a
volunteer with the Department of Correctional Services upon her arrival in Jamaica
in 1994.
Ms. Phillips is also a mediator, life coach and is awaiting
certification as a Neuro Linguistics Programming Coach. She is the Project
Manager of the BACK2LIFE Rio Cobre project, and Secretary and Gen Counsel for
BACK2LIFE Foundation.
Her interests outside of law are human and personal
development, current affairs, reading, writing and entertaining. She is married
with a teenage son and is a member of the Rotary Club of Kingston.
A good turnout -
BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER
...paying it forward...
FOUNDATION CORNER
WHAT
IS THE ANNUAL FUND
ANNUAL
FUND is the
primary source of funding for all Foundation activities. Our annual
contributions help Rotary Clubs take action to create positive change in
communities at home and around the world. Our gift helps strengthen peace
efforts, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, grow local
economies, save mothers and children and fight disease.
The
EVERY ROTARIAN every year (EREY) inigtative asks every Rotarian to support The
Rotary Foundation every year.
Through
our annual Sustaining Member contributions of $100 or more, the Rotary E-Club
of the Caribbean, 7020 has been a 100% EREY contributor since we
were chartered in 2013. Let us continue to support The Rotary Foundation
(TRF) through our annual donations. We have been and continue to “Be a
gift to the World."
THE ROTARY ANTHEM
Rotary Anthem from Rotary International on Vimeo.
THE ROTARY FOUR-WAY TEST
To
close the meeting...
ROTARY
FOUR-WAY TEST
of
the things we think, say, or do...
Rotarian Dawn Johnson leads us - in French.
Rotarian Dawn Johnson leads us - in French.
And
the final bell with our own John Fuller...
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