The Rotary Club of St. Vincent and the Rotaract Club of Kingstown have co-sponsored the chartering of the Rotaract Club of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (RCSVGCC).
This makes RCSVGCC the second Rotaract club in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the first university-based Rotaract Club locally, providing SVGCC students aged 18 and older with structured opportunities for professional growth, leadership training, and impactful service projects.
Members of the new club will contribute to local and global service initiatives, aligning with Rotary’s mission to empower young adults and cultivate a new generation of service-driven leaders, a press release said.
Through mentorship and collaboration, RCSVGCC will play a pivotal role in building a stronger community while equipping its members with essential skills for their future careers and personal development.
The Charter Board of the Rotaract Club of SVGCC consists of dynamic student leaders eager to drive the club’s mission forward:
- President: Nashard Howell
- Vice President: Kaylanna Harry
- Secretary: Kevisha Richardson
- Treasurer: Antonio Toby
- Director of Community Service: Brianna Williams
- Director of Club Service: Nyla James
- Director of International Service: Kaylanna Harry
- Director of Membership: Jamilia Solomon
- Director of Public Image: Azaria Commissiong
- Director of Professional Development: Samiche Mayers
- Director of Club Administration: Allyannah King
Alongside the charter board, the club welcomes its charter members, who will play a vital role in shaping the club’s vision, executing service projects, and building a strong network of service-minded peers.
The club received official chartership from Rotary International on March 7 and completed an onboarding session on Jan. 25, which introduced members to Rotaract’s core values, expectations, and opportunities.
“With strong support from both sponsoring clubs, the Rotaract Club of SVGCC is well-positioned to implement projects that address pressing community needs while fostering the personal development of its members,” the press releasee said.
The Rotaract Club of SVGCC joins a global network of over 10,000 Rotaract clubs, empowering young people to take action and drive change in their communities.
Interested students of all divisions of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College interested in leadership, service, and networking opportunities are encouraged to get involved.
Meeting dates for the Rotaract Club of SVGCC are as follows:
- 2nd Friday of each month at 2 p.m. in person, at the DASGS Campus, Villa and
- 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m., virtually.
For more information, follow @RotaractSVGCC on social media or contact [email protected].
Rotary members throughout the world take action to make communities better. They contribute their time, energy, and passion to carry out meaningful and sustainable projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, help mothers and children, support education, grow local economies and protect the environment.
Rotary’s top priority is the global eradication of polio. Rotary launched its polio immunisation programme, PolioPlus, in 1985 and, in 1988, became a leading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.