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Rotary International President Visits District 7030 as First Female District Governor Inducted |
In what can only be described as felicitous timing, the recent visit to Trinidad and Tobago by Rotary International President Dong Kurn Lee coincided with the Handing Over Ceremony of Rotary District 7030 leadership from District Governor Georges Nouh Chaia of French Guiana to the District’s first ever female District Governor, Astra Da Costa of Trinidad and Tobago.
This was one of the highlights of his visit, the other being a Display of Rotary work organized by Rotary Clubs, and the youth arms of Rotary – Rotaract and Interact Clubs.
More commonly known as President D.K., the leader of the world’s 1.2 million Rotarians, visited Trinidad and Tobago during his brief tour of District 7030. He delivered his Feature Address to Rotarians at the Special Rotary Meeting held on the evening of Monday 25 May at Queen’s Hall where, DGE Astra in formally accepting her new position as District Governor 2009-2010 for District 7030, made history at the same time. A number of Rotarians from across the District travelled to T&T for the function.
Prior to becoming the District’s newest DG, Astra’s history with Rotary was already filled with landmark service. Having joined the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain in 1995, she has served on its Board of Directors several times and held a number of posts before becoming the Club’s President for the 1999-2000 term. She is a Major Donor – Level One.
Changing the guard in District 7030 … District Governor 2009-2010 Astra Da Costa shares the
moment with RI President 2008-2009 D. K. Lee and Young Ja, and District Governor 2008-2009 Georges Nouh Chaia
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Welcome to Rotary District 7030 |
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District 7030 is a unique District that can be regarded as a mini Rotary International. The reason for this is that the District covers fourteen Countries with 69 Clubs meeting in 19 different territories across the District. The actual geography is as follows starting in the South on the South American continent with French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana and as it goes north encompassing the Eastern Caribbean, or as some people may know it, part of the old British and French West Indies. Read more...
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Meet Our District Governor |
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corporate communications specialist, Astra Da Costa joined the Rotary
Club of Central Port of Spain
in 1995. She served as a Member of the Club’s Board of Directors
from 1996-2001 and 2007-2009,
holding various positions.
Astra
played a key role in re-vitalizing her club, raising attendance
levels and participation in the club’s
various projects. Astra’s term as President saw the club
establishing an EmergencyMedical
Relief Fund that underwrites surgery and medical treatment for
underprivileged youth; enhancing
its Adopt-a-Child Programme allowing an increased number of students
to receive school
books; expanding the reach and depth of the Club’s Vocational
Education programme; securing
extended support and funding for its Model United Nations Assembly
(MUNA) project through
the Ministry of Education and major corporate sponsors.
In
2004, Astra served as Trinidad and Tobago’s Rotary Disaster Chair,
supporting Clubs’response
efforts, securing and shipping donations to the island, and
spearheading a fundraiser dedicated
to assisting with re-building one of Grenada’s major Secondary
Schools. At the District level, she has been a facilitator on the
District Training Team since 2002, speaking at PETS, Assembly and
Conference and at training sessions for Assistant Governors on Public
Relations, Rotary’s Image, Time Management and Club Administration.
She has served as Assistant Governor, District Public Relations
Chair, GSE Chair, Faculty and Public Relations Officer of RLI. Astra is a Major Donor - Level One.
Astra
was a founding Board Member of Trinidad and Tobago’s Self Esteem
Foundation (SEF) which
trained teachers in self esteem techniques for use in schools and
mounted a nationwide campaign
to bring these values to the wider community. She has served as Board
Member and President
of FUNDAID, an NGO dedicated to facilitating low interest loans for
micro-industry entrepreneurs.
She also served as Council Member of The Girl Guides’ Association.
Born
in 1946, Astra was educated at St. Joseph’s Convent, Port of Spain,
beginning her working career
as a teacher at Holy Faith Convent, Port of Spain. In 1974 she
co-founded the Advertising and
Public Relations firm, All Media Projects Ltd. (AMPLE), of which she
is co-Owner/Director and
now Executive Chairman. In 1990 she served as President of her
industry’s professional body – the Advertising Agencies
Association of Trinidad and Tobago (AAATT).
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From the Desk of the District Governor |
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Dear Fellow Rotarians,
A new Rotary Year begins, and we thank DG 2008-2009 Georges Nouh Chaia and Liliane for their leadership as we worked by the RI Theme, “Make Dreams Real”.
Each Rotary Year builds on those gone before, and we will continue to be inspired by that theme as we take up President John Kenny’s challenge, “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands”, for the Rotary Year 2009-2010.
In selecting his theme, President John has inspired Rotarians worldwide to re-evaluate our operations and re-focus our attention on Rotary’s core values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity and leadership. His theme also brings home an undeniable truth – the future is in our hands. And not just Rotary’s future: the future of mankind.
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Ri President D. K. Lee Visits Rotarians In Barbados |
Following his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, RI President D. K. Lee traveled to Barbados where he spent the day with the three Clubs there – RC Barbados, RC Barbados South and RC Barbados West.
He visited several of the main Rotary projects including: Rotary Club of Barbados’ Refurbishment of the Evalina Smith Children’s Ward, St. Philip District Hospital; and Rotary Club of Barbados West’s Haemodialysis Unit Project, Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Here’s some detail on these two projects:
RC Barbados – Refurbishment of the Evalina Smith Children’s Ward
The Evalina Smith Children’s Ward of the St. Philip District Hospital is the home for persons born mentally and physically challenged for life. In 2006 Past President Michael Browne identified an initiative that could improve the quality of life for the Staff and patients. The project had a protracted gestation period and in 2007 President Jerry Ishmael convinced the Board of the merit of the project and took over responsibility for its implementation. Club Service Director Erskine Thompson was appointed as Project coordinator with Community Service Director Commander Willie Kirton.
The successful execution required a series of partnerships thereby demonstrating in a practical way the purpose of Rotary – Working with and for the Community. The approval of the Ministry of Health was confirmed in June. This was the start of a working relationship with the Principal Nursing Officer Mrs. Lolene Rawlins, and the staff of the Children’s Ward.
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