The Rotary Club of Tortola officially launched its first EarlyAct Club with the St George’s Primary School. The charter event took place Friday October 24th at 2pm at the St. George’s Anglican Church installing 57 members. The installation was conducted by AG Delma Maduro. Photo: Provided

EarlyAct embodies many of the principles of Rotary including caring and respect for others, empathy, compassion, responsibility and leadership – all qualities which we should look to teach children and help them to become well-adjusted contributing citizens to our society. Photo: Provided

EarlyAct, a service club for primary school students, is closely linked to the ideals of Rotary. Essentially, it provides the foundation for succession into Interact, the high school version of the 1.2 million strong, global humanitarian club, Rotary International. Photo: Provided

Several Rotary dignitaries were in attendance at Friday’s launch which was also World Polio Day, including Vice President Ingrid Moses Scatliffe, PP Elton Georges, PP Lorna Smith, PP Nona Vanterpool, Director Lynette Harrigan, Rotarian Geraldine Ritter Freeman, Mitzy Ellis-Simpson, Kishma Penn, Karia J. Christopher, Joyce Muraine as well as Director Dion Stoutt and Director Abby O’Neal advisors for the EarlyAct Club. Photo: Provided

In making her remarks ADG Delma said "As members of the EarlyAct Club of St George's Primary School you will have the opportunity to gain awareness and knowledge of the community and the world as well as to work in character building activities which would pave the way for leadership roles. Furthermore, you will be encouraged to be caring, helpful, responsible, respectful, compassionate, and tolerant all of which will help to build a loving and caring community."

EarlyAct embodies many of the principles of Rotary including caring and respect for others, empathy, compassion, responsibility and leadership – all qualities which we should look to teach children and help them to become well-adjusted contributing citizens to our society,” said President Henry, President of the Rotary Club of Tortola. “The enthusiasm of the teachers at the school in making this club a reality convinced us that St George’s Primary should be the location for our first EarlyAct Club. We look forward to working with them to make this club a resounding success.”

Principal of the St George’s Primary School Mrs. Llandover said “the school is grateful to the Rotary Club of Tortola to have granted us the opportunity to be a part of the prestigious Rotary family with the establishment of the St. George’s EarlyAct Club”.

“We are happy that the objectives of the EarlyAct Club compliment the objectives we have set in place for our students here at St. George’s, as we have strive to promote core values in the areas of character building, leadership and service to school and community” said Mrs. Llandover.

The Club presiding officers including President Titiana Fahie, 1st Vice-presidents Celeste Waterman, 2nd Vice-President Izariah Frett, Corresponding Secretary Jeshauna Winter, and Treasurer Joanna Johnson.

EarlyAct, a service club for primary school students, is closely linked to the ideals of Rotary. Essentially, it provides the foundation for succession into Interact, the high school version of the 1.2 million strong, global humanitarian club, Rotary International.

A key feature of EarlyAct is its service component. The club is tasked with carrying out three service projects during the school year,” said President Henry “at the end of the year, the primary school club is expected to submit a report to its sponsoring club, The Rotary Club of Tortola.”

Several Rotary dignitaries were in attendance at Friday’s launch which was also World Polio Day, including Vice President Ingrid Moses Scatliffe, PP Elton Georges, PP Lorna Smith, PP Nona Vanterpool, Director Lynette Harrigan, Rotarian Geraldine Ritter Freeman, Mitzy Ellis-Simpson, Kishma Penn, Karia Christopher, Joyce Muraine as well as Director Dion Stoutt and Director Abby O’Neal advisors for the EarlyAct Club.