Whopping $345K raised by Rotary Club of Tortola!
At the helm of that committee were Past Presidents Mr Gerard St. C. Farara QC, Mrs Lorna G. Smith and Mr Percy Rhoden who were ably assisted by a number of sub-committee members. As the report was given yesterday, Mr Farara noted that the event can safely be considered “The Mother of all Grand Affairs – the grandest of grands in every respect and by all standards,” as they exceeded their own expectations.
The event was held over the past weekend at Governor’s House which, according to Mr Farara, has never looked so good in its décor as the ‘East meet West’ theme took full effect. He reported that this year, which saw the placement of some 15 tables, each carrying 10 seats, added to the success of the night as the tables were individually sponsored by persons and businesses alike.
Before the event even got off on Saturday night the club had received donations amounting to $190, 000. On the night itself, apart from the monies raised from the blind auctions, they collected $50, 000.
“I was debating if I should say it but I am going to say it. This sends a message out to the community at large in the BVI and those few organisations who have hesitated to contribute – join the successful train, its rolling… you will be recognised and it will do well… do not allow your budget to limit your contribution to the society which is supporting your business, do not allow your budgeted amounts to donations to limit your contribution to society that is supporting your business,” he said to a loud round of applause as he made it clear also that his statement was not intended to any of the Rotary members who were present at yesterday’s luncheon meeting.
Prior to the event, the Rotary club of Tortola had already set eyes on a number of projects that funds raised will go towards and topping the list was the construction of a brand new facility for Youth Empowerment, the completion of the equipping of the Neo-Natal unit at Peebles Hospital, the furtherance of the ‘Baby think it over’ programme for secondary schools girls and boys, among other significant programmes.
“We have some specific, although not exclusive, initiatives for this year’s Grand Affair and Auction which will be held under the patronage of His Excellency The Governor, John S. Duncan OBE and Mrs Anne Marie Duncan at Government House on Saturday, February 28, 2015. We are going to support the creation of a Youth Empowerment Centre in Purcell Estate on Tortola (akin to the very successful YEP at the eastern end of Tortola) for which we expect to apply and receive a matching Global Grant from the Rotary Foundation,” Mr Farara had said at a press conference.
In giving the report, Mr Farara was very loud in praise to the many persons who would have contributed in some way or the other to making the event the success it was. He was especially pleased also with the number of youths from schools, including the Elmore Stout High School who made their presence felt as they turned out to assist in the decoration of the venue. The challenge is now out to the team that will take on the promotion come 2016 under the presidency of Mr Julien N. Johnson, the incoming president.
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21 Responses to “Whopping $345K raised by Rotary Club of Tortola!”
One things about those (clubs) local or none local them dose always gain - You can gain 2 way's by the blessings of god or buy the curst of devil. reality fact & knowing the devil own the money his employees will get paid more constant & his event's more support than other's.
some people can't sit there & say that this club ain't a part of the Illuminati _ Guess what, they part of the club.
research them - look at their logo, look into the history of they symbols, then no longer hiding anymore.
Stay a way from clubs you don't know the history about, don't be blind by the cover up world (charity)
Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Tortola and all the persons who contributed to this fundraiser.
It would have been nice to see in the story who the primary beneficiaries are going to be.
One comment from "rotary killing us" I ask you to please list the programs that Rotary has contributed to, that are affiliated to Rotarians. It's comments like these that the weak minded hold on to and believe. Please take some time to learn about all the good the Rotary Clubs in the BVI and worldwide, have done and continue to do to help those in need. Let us stop looking for the negative and try to build each other up!