We are back in The Bahamas for a couple of days getting ready for the Zone Institute next week. Busy clearing up e-mails and getting the task list completed from the Haiti & Jamaica club visits.
Our club is doing a Past Presidents Day tomorrow with all the Past presidents running the Club. PP Carla has been asked to run the meeting as we are recognizing Women in Rotary and she was the first Women President. I have to make a presentation on the same as the speaker.
My great opportunity is to bring in a new Rotarian. One that I have sponsored. I guess Carla will pin me.
This is a great note from Michael who recently attended one of the Peace Forums. He truly puts a perspective on the role Rotary plays in the world. Pictured with RID Barry Rassin.
Here is his synopsis
"As part of his presidential year, RI President Wilf Wilkinson, has convened three Peace Forums to promote the 4th Object of Rotary: “The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service”.
It was my privilege to be a delegate at the 2nd Forum held in Istanbul, Turkey on 1 September 2007, titled “How can Rotary contribute to Peace in the Middle East?” The first Forum was held two days earlier in Sofia, Bulgaria to address the problems in the Balkans, while the 3rd Forum was scheduled for 20 September in Nairobi, Kenya to address ways of getting aid to Africa in a more timely way. I felt proud that when the delegates were welcomed, the first two countries mentioned were Bahamas and the Cayman Islands – both from District 7020! RI Director Barry Rassin, a Past District Governor of 7020 was one of the Speakers.
The day started with a very powerful video presentation: “Middle East throughout History”. After the Welcome, Moment of Silence and National Anthems, surprisingly for Rotary, the proceedings took a political slant, when we were addressed by the Former President of Turkey; then the Former Prime Minister of Jordan followed by the Former Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey. Unfortunately, the Former President of Israel had to withdraw at the last moment because of security concerns.
Afternoon Plenary Sessions were addressed by RI Senior Leaders (past and present Directors); Rotary Peace Fellows; the President of the European School of Economics and then PDG’s from Turkey, Israel, Greece, Jordan and Egypt. It was incredible to see Rotarians from this very conflicted area, many of whom might have faced each other on battlefields; break bread together, enjoy Fellowship and mix like old friends – the essence of Rotary!
The most moving and defining moment of the day was when the last speaker, PDG Mohamed Delawar of Egypt ended his talk by saying: “Let us stop talking and rather say ‘Salaam Shalom’ and get on with it”. Amid cheers, tears and a standing ovation, DGE Yael Lazarus of Israel responded by offering to bring a delegation from Israel, to meet with delegations from Egypt and Jordan; anywhere, anytime – this meeting will happen within the next 6 months in either Turkey, Italy or the UK! Furthermore, plans are underway to start 1 month High School camps, in one of the 3 countries mentioned, for students from Egypt, Israel, Jordan and possibly Palestine to live and learn together."
Pictured all the Past presidents!
ADG Felix, President Tim, PP Carla, DG Dick, and Rowina cut the celebratory cake. 
As you all know President Wilf mandated that all District Governors should lead by example and sponsor a new Rotarian. I took the opportunity to induct my 1st new Rotarian for the year, Danny Lowe.
The Blue wrist band is given to our incoming President David Moncur. There was no picture but Carla pinned me with the new Sponsors Pin.
We drove to Ocho Rios on Saturday morning and met with the Ocho Rios Board. A great little club with a big attitude. They will do great this year. They did an amazing job of hosting the joint Assembly and organizing a great function at the Watson's and lunch on Sunday.
This is Ruth and I shaking a leg as they say. Ruth was polite and patient and put up with my attempts. Thanks Ruth
Sav La Mar and New Kingston Presidents with DGN Errol enjoying the evening.
Our hosts Earl and Yvonne Watson held the function at their home. What a beautiful place and what a great job with the decorating, food etc. Thank you for a great night!
Puggy at the Hotel
Spanish Town Center. Amazing architecture and beauty.
The oldest bridge in Jamaica between Kingston and Ocho Rios.
The pool at the hotel,
The beach at the hotel
The front beach at the Golden Seas Hotel.
Fog over the valley from the road between Kingston and Ocho Rios
The "Flat Bridge" Made like this so when the river is up the water can run over it without damaging it.
Errol wearing Barry's Conference shirt 1992 I think?
The night function 1
Night function 2
Night function 3
Naomi, Carla and Ken at the dinner
Another dinner picture
Paul and dinner guests
Thanking the Hosts Earl and Yvonne Watson with a Bahamian Calendar
Joint Assembly and then the Ocho Rios lunch. Pinning the President with a sponsor pin, and awarding Pixley for his great efforts with this club.
Exchanging banner and the pinning
Leaving Ocho Rios at the town square
Jerk Pork
Ken sharing a moment with the luncheon
Jerk stations on the side of the road!
DG Party Great night !!!!
Rotaract Kingston
Rotaract New Kingston, Do I have it right?
Carla and Robert. Robert, Thanks for a great night. Beautiful Home!!!
Rae Town Fence that blew down during Dean. Great Rotary project!
Rae Town area designated as Community area Restaurant. Presidents Robin showing us.
Rae Town Fishing Village before Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston
Rae Town Fishing Village after Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston
Kingston harbour with work to to for Rotary Club
New providence Primary, The beginning of a new computer lab
New Providence Primary Rotary Signage
Goodwin Park Kitchen
Goodwin Park and President Sezvin
Denham Home for the aged 