The Rotary Club of Dominica held its 44th Investiture Ceremony at the Garraway Hotel on June 30, 2018, where outgoing President Mr Aylmer Irish handed over the gavel and reigns of presidency to incoming President, Cecil Shillingford.
Outgoing President Aylmer Irish highlighted the most challenging rotary year in the club’s history in which the island was hit by a catastrophic hurricane. In the true spirit of Rotary’s motto “Service above Self” Immediate Past President Aylmer received tremendous unwavering support from members to respond to the plight of fellow Dominicans. Lobbying and the receipt of innumerable amounts of contributions from neighboring clubs in the region, international partners and supporting organizations, Rotary Club of Dominica was able to be the vehicle by which vulnerable Dominicans would be served with much needed food, water, clothing, medical supplies, shelter material, building material, tools among other items. Rotary Club of Dominica was also able to provide a number of local organizations with support, which included the Princess Margaret Hospital, the Grotto Home for the Aged and the Operation Youth Quake. Presently, the Club is receiving donations and is actively contributing towards recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Rotary Year 2018/2019 seeks to explore the theme “Be the Inspiration”. Incoming President Cecil Shillingford charged the club with the idea of getting their hands dirty. Along with the installation of a new president, a New Board of Directors for 2018-2019 was installed: President: Cecil Shillingford Vice President – Annie Edwards Secretary – Darin Grell President Elect 2019-2020 – Lima Jervier Sergeant-at-Arms – Dr. Fr. Reginald LaFleur Committees Chairs: Service Projects – Grayson Stedman Jr. Rotary Foundation – Marvlyn Birmingham Club Membership – Roslyn Sorhaindo Public Relations – Delbert Paris Youth Services – Nigel Shillingford Club Administration – Jermaine Jewel Jean-Pierre Disaster Coordinator – Donalson Frederick President of the Commonwealth of Dominica and Mrs Savarin, Justice Bernie Stephenson, Rotarians, Rotaractors, Partners in Service and Friends of Rotary,attended the installation ceremony.
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