My first exposure to Rotary was under the leadership of Fred Lam at Fairview Inn in St, Kitts and Nevis. However, I emigrated and travelled for lengthy periods several pans of the globe. However, when I returned to St. Croix encountered Rupert Ross, a Rotarian, and in conversation he encouraged me to return to rotary. After some time, I decided to join the rotary club of St. Croix West. On August 12, 2018, I was installed and pinned by then RI Barry Rassin at Government House in St. Croix.

 

Under the various leaders and trainings, I understand Rotary International is an organization that unites all peoples on the globe. Although the Avenues of Service are not unique onto themselves, Rotary International has provided all the pertinent resources and instrumentalities to ensuring these ideals are succinctly solidify in members attitudes. Therefore, their motto: "Service above Self' is an echoing refrain that touches many lives. The scales of satisfaction encapsulate the contributors, benefactors, and recipients equally. This happens to be the purpose of its leaders and memberships to reach out into the various communities. Such efforts sap teams of their resources, talents, and abilities so much that they are absurdly wilting to hand over the torch to their successors.

 

The gavel is now mine and must reverence this coveted privilege like all others before me. Therefore, I must assemble knowledge and a strong team to champion the cause for the betterment of all. Conversely, I must focus on the "Guiding Principles, The Four-Way Test, Mission, and Diversity, and Rotary" as a basis to encourage my own service of worthy enterprise; for which I am grateful. We recognize that 2022 2023 year amidst the differing uncertainties in a changing world is going to be very challenging. The devastating effects of a viral condition have changed several conditions. Travel and associations gave birth to words such as hybrids, virtual and zoom-platforms, nevertheless, enabled and will continue to enable clubs to convene conveniently.

 

Rotary Club St. Croix West executive and members are committed to raising the torch to higher heights to benefiting our community on the island. The club envisions to effect change for the betterment of the community's ideas and dreams are met - working for a better outcome. I look forward to enhanced cooperation, new perspective, and continuity in our new year.