Rotary Club is raising money for community benefits By Mirella Santillo The Rotary Year 2008-09 was heralded on July Ist under the leadership of new President, Mr. Michael Malone, supported in his function by Secretary Mr. Don Cor- nish and Treasurer Mr. Travis Spicer. Barely two months into the new year, the club has hosted talks from two local speakers. The first one was Ms. Saman- tha Evans, who made a presentation on the reading program held at Central Abaco Pri- mary School, and on September 2nd Mrs. Kristin Williams, Executive Director for Friends of the Environment, who outlined the past and future special projects of the organization which includes a workshop on sustainable living in October. Mrs. Janet Johnson from New Providence came to Abaco in August to make a presentation on the various aspects of emergency situations since Abaco holds a Chair in the Disaster Recovery Committee. She invited the Club members to attend the Rotary Emergency Disaster Initiative Workshop taking place at the beginning of December in Nassau. Six new members were inducted since the beginning of July, Mr. Andre Pilon, Mrs. Yvonne Key, Customs officer Shere- ase Rolle, Mr. Rudolph Key, Mr. Michael Lowe and Mrs. Krista Albury. The Rotary Club of Abaco is steadily Average Tides Mean Range: 2.6f MHWS = 3.1 ft Mean Tide: 1.4 ft Sunday n Cruise the Abaco Sound in one of our new sailing yachts - 36 ft. mono hull or 38 ft. catamaran Sunsail SAILING VACATIONS growing counting now 40 members and a few more have considered joining. The weekly Tuesday meetings are being held at Anglican Parish Hall. The new year saw the completion of the School Sign Competition project and the active continuation of the fire hydrant proj- ect. The club has applied Rotary Interna- tional for a Competitive Grant of $200,000 which would allow the purchase of not only 50 fire hydrants but also an additional fire truck, hoses and fire equipment for the fire- fighters. To qualify for the grant the island has to show that the community is willing to invest in the project and a radio telethon will be organized to appeal for pledges. Another grant has been applied for that would support the expense of $140 weekly to pay for a special helper for Brent Lowe, Jr. for him to continue attending Every Child Counts. In the meantime, members have contributed spontaneously and over $500 was collected. Mrs. Yvonne Key has committed to cover the child’s expenses until November. As usual the club will support Senior Citizen Month by sponsoring a dinner for the elders in October and the members are getting ready for the visit of the new Dis- trict Governor, Mr. Rupert Ross, also in October. September 15, 2008 North From Page 19 Presidential Installation On August 31st all roads led to Full Gos- pel Assembly of God in Treasure Cay for the installation of the newly elected Chris- tian Council Board for Abaco. On the is- land to conduct the installation was the Ba- hamas Christian Council President Pastor Patrick Paul. This year’s election brought changes in the structure of the Board. The newly elected president is Pastor Edward LaRoda of Unity Baptist Church in Trea- sure Cay. The Abaconian SectionA Page 25 People Baby Christened Father Dwight and Rochelle Rolle were overjoyed by the birth of their baby girl Daisha. With the spirit of thanksgiving and appreciation they presented her back to God. On August 30th family and friends joined the couple at the St. Simon by the Sea Anglican Church in Treasure Cay for the christening ceremony. The ceremony was followed by a scrumptious reception. Congratulations to the Rolles on the birth and christening of their little princess. 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