Time Capsule
Time Capsulate - Phase I (7 women)
The Girls' Empowerment Committee of Rotary District 7030 proposes a special initiative to honour Female Rotarians who have exemplified Rotary's ideals through their service and leadership. These women have not only inspired members of the Rotary family but have also made significant contributions to their communities. Their stories and achievements will be immortalised through the creation of a Time Capsule.
The Girls' Empowerment Committee of Rotary District 7030 proposes a special initiative to honour Female Rotarians who have exemplified Rotary's ideals through their service and leadership. These women have not only inspired members of the Rotary family but have also made significant contributions to their communities. Their stories and achievements will be immortalised through the creation of a Time Capsule.
Honourees and Their Contributions
Barbara Wilma Ayen
- Recognition Category: First Female Rotarian of Rotary District 7030
- Club: Point Fortin
- About:
- Joined Rotary in 1990
- Served as President of the Rotary Club of Point Fortin (1992-1993)
Astra DaCosta
- Recognition Category: PDG (Past District Governor)
- Club: Central Port-of-Spain
- About:
- Served as District Governor during 2008-2009
- PDG Astra is remembered posthumously as an inspiring leader
- Shared her position with PDG Georges Nouh-Chaia
Lara Quentrall-Thomas
- Recognition Category: PDG (Past District Governor)
- Club: Central Port-of-Spain
- About:
- Served as District Governor during 2011-2012
Dominique Venere
- Recognition Category: PDG (Past District Governor)
- Club: Basse Terre
- About:
- Served as District Governor during 2018-2019
Sonya Alleyne
- Recognition Category: PDG (Past District Governor)
- Club: Barbados South
- About:
- Served as District Governor during 2021-2022
Debbie Roopchand
- Recognition Category: DG (District Governor)
- Club: San Fernando South
- About:
- Currently serving as District Governor
- Contribution:
- Renowned as a Peace Advocate
Soraya Warner-Gustave
- Recognition Category: DGE (District Governor Elect)
- Club: St. Lucia
- About:
- Preparing to serve as District Governor for 2025 to 2026
- Contribution:
- Dedicated to youth development and uplifting the Interact Community in D7030
Additional Features of the Initiative
To ensure these honourees’ legacies are celebrated and preserved, their contributions will be honoured through:
To ensure these honourees’ legacies are celebrated and preserved, their contributions will be honoured through:
- Time Capsule: A curated collection of their achievements and memorabilia to be sealed for posterity.
- Video Production Narrative Story: A visually engaging narrative in video format that includes images highlighting their contributions.
- E-Bio Data Poster: Digitally designed posters summarizing their impactful journeys and accomplishments.
This initiative will not only recognize the outstanding achievements of these female leaders but also serve as a source of inspiration for future generations. The Time Capsule will preserve their legacies, reinforcing the commitment of Rotary District 7030 to the empowerment of women and the promotion of Rotary ideals.
Further details on the launch of the Time Capsule will be communicated in the near future.