Rotary Club of South East Nassau Celebrates the Power of Love at its February 12th Lunch Meeting
The Rotary Club of South East Nassau held a memorable and inspiring meeting on February 12th, centered around the theme "The Power of Love." The meeting started with a game of sing that love song led by Sargent-at-Arms Rotarian Pam. The panel discussion was then moderated by PP Jamaal and featured a dynamic panel of Rotarians all of who are in different relationship statuses, were engaged in a fun, interactive, and thought-provoking discussion, exploring the profound impact of love in building stronger bonds and fostering meaningful connections in their relationships.
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FEBRUARY 12th RAFFLE PRIZE WINNER
Rotarian Azaleta
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FUNDRAISER
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COMMUNITY
SERVICE EVENTS
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PEACE POLE UNVEILING CEREMONY
Date: February 22. 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 11 Lewis Street
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iReady Literacy Program
sponsored by
Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas
i-Ready is an adaptive learning program designed to assess students' literacy skills and provide personalized, self-paced interventions to support their reading development. The program helps educators track progress, identify learning gaps, and tailor instruction to meet students' specific needs.
For this inaugural cohort, several schools and programs are represented, including:
• Claridge Primary
• Carlton Francis Primary
• Ridgeland Primary
• T.G. Glover Professional Development School
• H. O. Nash
• C.R. Walker Senior High School
• Doris Johnson Senior High School
• The Bahamas Literacy Association Saturday Tutoring Program (students from various schools)
• Eleuthera Tutoring Arm
• Marjorie Davis Institute students
The facilitation and management of the program will be led by Rasjinique Smith and Lakell Johnson. Their responsibilities include overseeing data management, ensuring that teachers from the participating schools become familiar with the platform, and coordinating the initial assessment phase. These assessments will be conducted between Wednesday and Saturday of this week, after which students will progress through i-Ready’s self-paced interventions.
To highlight the schools’ participation in this groundbreaking initiative, we are inviting principals from the listed schools to join us for a group photo at Marjorie Davis Institute on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. upon their availability. This photo opportunity will symbolize their schools’ partnership with BLA underscoring a shared commitment to tracking and improving student literacy outcomes.
Additionally, we aim to have our sponsors and representatives from the Ministry of Education Headquarters, including the Language Arts Education Officer and the Primary Language Education Officer, present for this occasion.
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ROTARACT SOUTH-EAST NASSAU CENTENNIAL GIVES THE GIFT OF LOVE
Rotaract Club of South East Nassau and its Parent Club Rotary South-East Nassau Shares the Gift of Love at Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged
The Rotaract Club of South East Nassau recently visited the Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged to share the gift of love through a heartfelt initiative—feeding the elderly residents. With warm smiles, kind words, and nourishing meals, Rotaractors and our members spent quality time with the residents, ensuring they felt valued, cared for, and appreciated.
This act of service aligns with our club’s commitment to "Service Above Self," as we strive to uplift the most vulnerable in our community. Beyond providing meals, we engaged in meaningful conversations, shared laughter, and brightened the day of these cherished seniors.
The Rotaract Club of South East Nassau remains dedicated to making a difference, one small act of kindness at a time. We extend our gratitude to all members and supporters who contributed to this initiative. Together, we continue to serve, inspire, and impact lives.
Peace & Conflict Resolution Reading and Pizza Party with Columbus Primary
The Rotary Club of South East Nassau (RCSEN), in alignment with Rotary International’s focus on Peace and Conflict Resolution, hosted a Reading and Pizza Party at Columbus Primary School. This initiative aimed to foster a culture of peace among young students through literacy, discussion, and fellowship.
Rotarians engaged the students in interactive storytelling sessions centered on themes of kindness, respect, and peaceful conflict resolution.
To celebrate their participation, the students were treated to a pizza party, creating an enjoyable and memorable experience for all involved. The event reinforced the importance of literacy as a tool for peacebuilding and strengthened the club’s commitment to youth development and education.
RCSEN extends heartfelt thanks to Columbus Primary School’s administration, teachers, and students, as well as all Rotarians and volunteers who made this initiative possible. Through activities like these, we continue to Serve to Create Hope in the World and inspire the next generation to choose peace.
📚🍕 Rotary: Creating a Better World, One Book & One Slice at a Time! 🍕📚
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At the Rotary Club of South East Nassau, we are committed to creating a more peaceful world—starting right here in our community! 💙✨
✅ Installed a Peace Pole at Columbus Primary School (2024) 🏫
✅ Renovated the library at Columbus Primary for a peaceful, tranquil space 📚🕊️
✅ Partnered with the Rotary Club of New Providence for a Peace Symposium 🗣️🤝
✅ Engaged in meaningful peace conversations & events with our Earlyact Club at Columbus Primary School 2024 Interactors at Doris Johnson High School, and Rotaractors (Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial) 🎓🌟
✅ Support projects and events with the Road to Peace Bahamas Committee 🛤️🇧🇸
Together, we are sharing, partnering, and taking action to build a brighter future. 🌎💫. ✅ Appointed a Peace Ambassador, Dr. Davone Rolle, to support health, mental health, and peace initiatives 🩺💙🕊️
