President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Club Executive Secretary/Director
Club Rotary Foundation Chair/Director
Club Membership Chair/Director
Club Service Projects Chair/Director
Club Public Image Chair/Director
Club Learning Facilitator/Director
Sargeant-at-Arms
Disaster Relief Chair
Environmental Chair
Club Peace Ambassador
Vocational Service
Community Service
Fundraising Chair 2
Fundraising Chair
Club Administration
Youth Service
Literacy Chair
Welcome to our Club!
Service Above Self
1st & 3rd Thurs - Cancer Society
Cancer Society Wellness Centre
Cancer Society Wellness Centre
Queen's Highway, Palmetto Point
2nd & 4th Thurs -EACC,Tarpum Bay
Eleuthera, 0000
Bahamas
2nd & 4th Thurs -EACC,Tarpum Bay
Eleuthera, 0000
Bahamas
District Site
|
Bulletins
|
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Club Executive Secretary/Director
Club Rotary Foundation Chair/Director
Club Membership Chair/Director
Club Service Projects Chair/Director
Club Public Image Chair/Director
Club Learning Facilitator/Director
Sargeant-at-Arms
Disaster Relief Chair
Environmental Chair
Club Peace Ambassador
Vocational Service
Community Service
Fundraising Chair 2
Fundraising Chair
Club Administration
Youth Service
Literacy Chair
Photo Albums
Bulletin Subscribe
FEBRUARY IS PEACE & CONFLICT PREVENTION Month
As Rotarians we all aspire to see a world in which Peace and Conflict Prevention thrive, and though it remains an aspirational goal, we celebrate Peace and Conflict Prevention in the month of February on the Rotary calendar.
When asked to say what comes to mind when peace is thought of, there are as many words forthcoming as there are people. For me peace means harmony and calm, yet for others peace could be the smell of a freshly brewed morning coffee or the feeling one gets when held by a caring friend. Whatever Peace may mean to you and me, it is clear that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but it is a mindset that understands we have a shared humanity, and this understanding engenders compassion and empathy for others and causes us to act accordingly.
Peace therefore begins in the heart, and we are all individually and collectively responsible for engendering its presence. The law of correspondence says that our outer world is a reflection of our inner world, and when it comes to Peace nothing could be truer.
It is this inner world of peace that engenders compassion and empathy that causes us to treat our brother fairly and to do unto others as we would wish others to do to us. Peace therefore perpetuates fair play and justice, and justice in turn perpetuates peace. If all mankind were to live by the Rotary Four-Way Test, we would soon realize the aspirational goal of peace! Rotary promotes peace in everything we do, through the spirit of cooperation and collaboration with others, especially when the "others" do not look like us.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera partnered with The Salvation Army, with Kettling at the Rock Sound Supermarket, RockSound, Eleuthera. Well-known Bahamian Singer 'Nita' stopped by and supported the cause. The donations received from kettling will be used to purchase food parcel for the underprivileged in the local communities this Christmas Season
District Governor Bill was given an extensive tour of Central and North Eleuthera - for an experience of Island Vibes on the Isle of Freedom, with stops at the World-Famous Glass Window Bridge including a visiting to nearby Harbour Island known for miles of pink sand beach and the the home of ‘the friendly the people’
Some of the leadership team and members of the @Interact Club of Central Eleuthera High School were represented at our gathering with DGBill Aiken on Tuesday, 18th November 2025. Our District Governor challenged each of our clubs, both youth and Rotarians, to aim for bigger and more impactful projects in our community and island.
The Earlyact Club of Emily G Petty Primary School in Governor’s Harbour, and the Central Eleuthera High School Interact Club, Palmetto Point Eleuthera, welcomed District Governor Bill Aiken, who was accompanied by Assistant Governor Lionel Haven, President @Leahnora Knowles, Immediate Past President @Jacquie Gibson and other leaders of our club. Theleadership team of these 2 vibrant groups of young people were proudly pinned by DG Bill
Our very own Charter President, Shaun D. Ingraham and his wife, Provisional President PP Sandra Ingraham receivedtheir Paul Harris Fellow+4 and PHF+5 respectively. They were pinned by ourDistrict Governor, Bill Aiken. This was such proud moment for us for this dynamic couple!
Immediately following a Board of Director’s meeting & a regular club meeting, the family of Rotary Club of Eleuthera showed support to our District Governor and the people of Jamaica, who recently suffered extensivedamage to the western part of the island. Funds were donated by members of ourclub and presented during his visit to our Club.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera celebrated Interact Week observed Nov. 02 - 08 with members of the Interact Club of Central Eleuthera High School (CEHS). The Interact and is led by President Baldeisha Johnson and team. Rotarians and Interactors, worked together to prepare over one hundred (100) hygiene kits to be distributed to public school children in South Eleuthera.
Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) participated in the Cancer Society of Eleuthera Fun, Run, BeachWalk to increase awareness of Breast Cancer and help raise funds for the cause
I want to extend heartfelt sympathy to my Fellow Rotarians in Jamaica and Haiti, particularly those Rotarians from Western Jamaica and Southern Haiti who have experienced devastation from this unprecedented category 5 hurricane. Twenty-five deaths from flooding have been reported from Haiti and thus far we are aware of eleven deaths in Jamaica as a consequence of the hurricane. Aerial footage of St. Elizabeth Jamaica where Melissa made landfall reveals a heartbreaking picture of near total destruction.
In my capacity as District Governor I want to assure the people of Jamaica and Haiti that Rotarians at the district, zone, and international level have been working behind the scenes to activate Rotary's relief and recovery efforts to assist the people of Jamaica and Haiti, once it is safe to do so. Rotary is not a first-responder and Rotary's strength lies in the organization being a long term partner in recovery efforts after a disaster once first responders have finished their activities.
The district's recovery committee is already working to coordinate and deliver support, organize funding opportunities, ensure credible communication, and provide guidance on projects related to recovery efforts. We encourage clubs to assess their affected communities and plan projects to facilitate recovery.
We are our brother's keeper and it is crucial at this time that we look out for each other and help those who have been affected. The district has share d widely a flyer indicating where funds can be sent to help with relief and recovery efforts.
I will be returning from St. Martin on Saturday November 1 and will tour the affected areas in Western Jamaica once it's possible to do so. I invite the club presidents and Assistant Governors in Jamaica to accompany me on the tour which will likely take place on Sunday November 2.
I want to thank Rotarians from across the district for your prayerful support, your words of reassurance and encouragement, and your generous donations in assisting with the relief and recovery efforts.
Caribbean people are extremely resilient and we will bounce back bigger and better! Again, my sympathies to all who have lost family, friends, and loved ones due to hurricane Melissa.
Let us support each other in a spirit of unity, collaboration, and solidarity under our presidential message "Unite For Good!"
William (Bill) Aiken
District Governor 2025-2026
Rotary International District 7020
Unite For Good
Recognise Needs Transform Lives
Rotary Clubs around the world host fundraising events and make donations to assist with the eradication of Polio. The Rotary Club of Eleuthera partnered with Delish Lifestyles Sports Bar, James Cistern, Eleuthera also in conjunction Economic and Community Development efforts, to host the World's Greatest Meal Fundraiser. It was a memorable evening shared with Rotarians, family and friends. It was also a pleasure to have visiting Rotarians John Fortney from the Rotary Club of Toronto, Canada and Harrison Lockhart from the Rotary Club of Old Fort, Nassau.
Past Presidents Jacqueline Gibson and Susan Culmer (Certified Discussion Leaders), traveled form the island of Eleuthera to Nassau, New Providence for The Sunshine Division - Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) training for Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas (RCOB), Oct. 4 - 5, 2025.
They also had the opportunity for a photo opportunity with DGE Lindsey Cansino (District 7020)
.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera staged a 'Let's Read' Project during the month of September. Rotarians participated in reading sessions and discussions/conversations with Students, Church Youth Groups, and Seniors/Shut-ins. Participants were encouraged to improve their Literacy Skills.The club also donated reading books, water and fruits to several of the schools.
On Friday, September 26th, 2025 Members of the Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) supported the Interact Club at the Central Eleuthera High School Clubs Fair.
It was an exciting time for members and guests on Friday, September 05, 2025, when the club hosted its first fellowship for the Rotary year, The theme was Hawaiian ‘Luau, the cuisine, dress code and decor reflected the same.
The competitiveness of the members was also evident as the featured Hawaiian dish for each Club buddy group - showcased and judged. The buddy groups were created to increase membership engagement/satisfaction and to assist with achieving the Club, District and Ri Goals. This amazing Luau Fellowship is one that will be remembered for a very long time.
POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE NEW DATE IS SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2025
It is fitting and appropriate that membership and new club development are highlighted so early in the Rotary year by having the month of August dedicated to its promotion and celebration. Membership remains Rotary’s number one internal priority, and rightly so, as its members are the heartbeat and lifeblood of the organization. If Rotary is to increase its impact and expand its reach it will need to, among other things, increase its membership numerically and qualitatively. More members mean more sharing of ideas, more fellowship, more service to communities, and more opportunities to develop community leaders. Members who are actively engaged and growing in Rotary knowledge and participation are more likely to remain committed Rotarians – people of action who positively impact their communities by giving service above self.
It is fitting and appropriate that membership and new club development are highlighted so early in the Rotary year by having the month of August dedicated to its promotion and celebration. Membership remains Rotary’s number one internal priority, and rightly so, as its members are the heartbeat and lifeblood of the organization. If Rotary is to increase its impact and expand its reach it will need to, among other things, increase its membership numerically and qualitatively. More members mean more sharing of ideas, more fellowship, more service to communities, and more opportunities to develop community leaders. Members who are actively engaged and growing in Rotary knowledge and participation are more likely to remain committed Rotarians – people of action who positively impact their communities by giving service above self.
Guest Speaker was The Right Honorable Rev. Philip M. Bethel under the Theme Together We Rise. Speaking on his perspective as a signatory on The Constitution of The Commonwealth Of The Bahamas.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) promoted and supported Maternal & Child Health, Rotary's focus for the month of July by providing SPACES Eleuthera Camp with fruits, juice and water for the campers. RCE also collaborated with the Public Antenatal Clinic and provided wipes, diapers and baby clothing to five (5) expecting/new mothers in need.
As we embark on our exciting journey together into the new Rotary Year, 2025-2026, I am sure that, like me, you are brimming with anticipation for a year of unparalleled fellowship, membership growth, and community service through partnerships in District 7020 and beyond.
Last year under the energetic and dynamic leadership of Immediate Past District Governor Dominique Bazin, Rotary Clubs and Rotarians in District 7020 experienced the Magic of Rotary.
This Rotary year as we build on the legacy of IPDG Dominique and Past District Governors before her, we want to make the Vision Statement of Rotary a reality in District 7020: “Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
The Presidential message “Unite For Good” recognizes that Rotarians as “People of Action,” when faced with community needs, they come together with other Rotarians and like-minded persons from other organizations, to plan and execute projects that will address these in an impactful, transformative, and sustainable way. We recognize that if we want to increase our impact and expand our reach, that partnership will be key to achieving this.
Changeover 2025 was a Celebration as we applauded the success of our Club under the leadership of Immediate Past President Jacquie Gibson 2024/25 and her outgoing board members and welcomed incoming President Leahnorak Knowles and her new board. PDG Felix Stubbs was our Speaker and he gave us some inspiring insights on building on the successes of our club and serving our community in relevant ways. AG Valentino Hamilton conducted the installation of our new President and her board and in addition to encouraging us he shared the District Governor William “Bill” Aiken’s message
ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Past President Rotarian Juanita Pinder
SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD
Past President Rotarian Sherrin Cooper
PRESIDENT'S ABOVE & BEYOND AWARD
Past President Rotarian Audrey Carey
PRESIDENT'S ABOVE & BEYOND AWARD
Past President Sandra Ingraham
OUTSTANDING ROTARIAN AWARD PINS
Past President Rotarian Susan Culmer & President Nominee Rotarian Sybil Forbes
FRIEND OF ROTARY RECOGNITION PINS
Angela Archer & Past Rotarian Ismella Davis-Delancey
What a joy for us to meet our first official Woman Sylvia Witlock in Rotary for the third time at Rotary International Conventions (Atlanta, Houston and Calgary).
We are so inspire by her!
We are so inspire by her!
Members of the Rotary Club of Eleuthera had the pleasure to attend the 2025 Rotary International Convention of Calgary.
They had the opportunitunty to meet fellow Rotarians from across the globe - building new friendships, and got the opportunity to learn from our experts.
The Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas joined forces on Eleuthera on Saturday, 31st May, 2025 and made a significant impact by donating an emergency water storage system to one of Rotary Club of Eleuthera’s partners, The Cancer Society Eleuthera Branch, to assist with supplying water when the water supply is interrupted.
Rotary Club of Eleuthera took time out to show our appreciation to one of our own from another Bahamas Club.
The delegation founf time to connect with our Presisent Elect Bill Aitkin
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera joined forces with the Royal Bahamas Police Force to construct Garden
beds for the Eleuthera Cancer Society.
Rotarians parternered with our Dynamic Central Eleuthera High School Interactors for the restoration and painting of one of the rest areas/outdoor classroom spaces.
The EalyAct Clubs of PA Gibson Primary and Emily G. Petty Primary Schools recognized Peace and Conflict Resolution month with Peace Flag Raisinf Ceremonies at. The club members of each schools gave creative renditions and their commitment to keeping the peace and among themselves, and to be leading as examples as Peace and Conflict Resolution Ambassadors on their respective campuses.
Both achools are International Peace Sites!
An International Peace Site can be an organization, school, home, or community that makes the decision to live out the following Five Peace Actions.
- SEEK peace within yourself and others
- REACH OUT in service
- PROTECT the environment
- RESPECT diversity
- BE a responsible citizen of the world
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera, RBPF and the Local Government Council gathered for a walkabout for PEACE in the Township of Rock Sound Eleuthera
Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention is important today especially among the Youth. It is imperative to engage our Youth in positive activities that will help with their development and reduce the chance for conflict and violence. The Rotary Club of Eleuthera did just that by relaunching the Interact Club of Central Eleuthera high School, Palmetto Point, Eleuthera. On February 11th, President Jacqueline Gibson accompanied by Youth Chair PE Leahnora Knowles and other members of the Rotary Club of Eleuthera hosted a special pinning ceremony for over fifty (50) Interactors at Central Eleuthera High School.
District Governor Bazzin was well received by our Interact Club of Central Eleuthera High, as well as Earlyact Clubs of Emily G. Petty and PA Gibson Primary Schools during her official visit. The officers of all 3 clubs were pinned with their leadership pins by DG.
She also had the opportunity to meet with the leaders of our Royal Bahamas Police Force; she was briefed on Peace/Conflict resolutions for the island.
District Governor Dominique Bazin met with the Board Meeting followed by the General Meeting with Rotarians and Rotaractors, while on the island of Eleuthera. She led a very engaged and successful business session followed by the regular weekly Rotary Meeting where Rotarians and Rotaractors. DG Dominique was very positive and motivating. There was great fellowship and a home cooked meal prepared by President Elect Leahnora Knowles. Rotarians who received new PHF levels were also pinned by the DG. Gifts of appreciation were presented by RCE to DG Dominique and AG Lionel.
District Governor (DG) Dominique arrived in Eleuthera November 19th, 2024 as part of her Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas official visit. She was accompanied by Assistant Governor (AG) Lionel Haven of the Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas (RCOB). He is responsible for the West Clubs of RCOB. They were met at the airport by President Jacqueline Gibson and an enthusiastic team of Rotarians.
Rotary’s focus/theme for the month of November is the Foundation. Through Rotary’s Foundation Rotarians are able to donate and make a difference in their own Community and the World with many service projects that will help improve the lives of others.
Members of the RCE continue to give to the Foundation and achieved several Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions (PHF’s) for their contributions during the new Rotary year beginning July 01, 2024.
The recipients are Kathy LaCroix PHF, Monique Hailey PHF, Sybil Forbes PHF+1, Leahnora Knowles PHF+2, Eldecia Thompson PHF+2, Juanita Pinder PHF+3, Jacqueline Gibson PHF+5, Audrey Carey PHF+5, Sherrin Cooper PHF+7 and Susan Culmer PHF+7
RCE continued to celebrate Foundation Month by participating in The Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas (RCOB) Annual Rotary Foundation Gala on November 16th, 2024. at Margaritaville, Nassau. During this event recognition was given to outstanding people for their service/contributions in their Community. This year RCE recognized two (2) outstanding citizens from the Community of Central Eleuthera for their dedicated service in Education, Business and Community Service. The recipients were Roderick Pinder and Karen Culmer. Several RCE members attended the Gala.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera partnered with the Cancer Society, Eleuthera (CSE) Branch to host its Annual Fun, Run, Walk Health Event held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at French Leave Beach, Governor’s Harbour. Rotarians contributed to the event via donations, volunteering or participating. Health Screening for hypertension and high glucose was also conducted by Bahamas Wellness Center.
RCE Celebrates World Polio Day
y. 
October 24th, 2024 was observed as World Polio Day by Rotary. The Rotary Club of Eleuthera observed World Polio Day with a Dinner and Watch Party at Wild Orchid’s Restaurant, Rock Sound. Rotarians also watched several End Polio videos. Part proceeds from the event were donated to the ‘End Polio Now Campaign’.
End Polio is one of Rotary’s important Initiatives where the fight to eradicate Polio from the face of the earth is ongoing. To date there are only two countries that have cases of Polio and they are Afghanistan and Pakistan.
RCE Members contributed further to the fight by collecting coins for Polio. The funds were also submitted to the Club on
World Polio Day
Rotary Club of Eleuthera (RCE) promotes Community Economic Development
Community Economic Development is Rotary’s theme during the month of October ad is vital to the sustainability of any Community. One of the major vehicles that drive Community Economic Development is Entrepreneurship.
In the past the Community of South Eleuthera has experienced the failure of large-scale development which left the Community and Economy in an undesirable state. However, with the recent surge in entrepreneurship and smaller businesses the Community’s Economy continues to get better.
The Rotary Club of Eleuthera membership has thirteen (13) out of twenty-five (25) members owning a business, this represents over fifty percent (50%) of the Club’s membership as Entrepreneurs. The Rotarian Entrepreneurs have contributed to the economic growth of the Communities of Eleuthera especially South Eleuthera Community where ten (10) of the thirteen (13) businesses are located and the economic hardships were felt the most. Over the years they have provided employment for many which has also helped improve the standard of living for them and their families; contributed to Local Community events; Healthcare, Education, Tourism, the Environment, Police and Law Enforcement and much more.
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
Download the website sponsorship guide
Doing Good in the World
For almost 100 years, The Rotary Foundation has lived its motto: Doing Good in the World. See the global impact of the Foundation’s financial support.
Rotary International launches new peace center in India
Rotary Peace Center at Symbiosis International University will train peace and development professionals from across Asia
In Lithuania, 'befrienders’ ease loneliness
In Lithuania, 'befrienders’ ease lonelinessHow a nation more than halved its suicide rate with helplines and other community-based
A. Lincoln, Rotarian?
Abraham Lincoln a member of Rotary?!? While history may say otherwise, Rotarians have long embraced the Rail Splitter as one of their own.
The next generation of chess masters
In India, a chess renaissance draws players to the game and its gifts, and Rotary clubs are helping to expand access
Rotary projects around the globe February 2026
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Jamaica, Hungary, Mauritius, and Vietnam.