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Violet Thomas-Gaul installed as President of Rotary Club of Tortola

- Said she is committed to serving with integrity & dedication
Mrs Violet Thomas-Gaul was installed as the new President of the Rotary Club of Tortola. Photo: Rotary Club of Tortola
The new board of the Rotary Club of Tortola was installed during a ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2025 at the Sugar Mill Hotel. Photo: Internet Source
The new board of the Rotary Club of Tortola was installed during a ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2025 at the Sugar Mill Hotel. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands- Mrs Violet Thomas-Gaul is the new President of the Rotary Club of Tortola.

Mrs Thomas-Gaul was installed as the club’s president on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in a ceremony at the Sugar Mill Hotel. 

In a statement to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, she said, “Taking up the presidency of our Rotary Club feels a bit overwhelming, but more than anything, I feel a deep sense of pride and gratitude.”

‘I’m Committed to serve with integrity & dedication’- President Gaul

She also described knowing her fellow Rotary Club of Tortola placed their trust in her to lead as humbling. 

“I’m committed to serving with integrity, dedication, and a heart for our shared mission.”

Among immediate plans for the club under her tenure is the assessment of the viability of existing projects as the members commence work on their focus projects. 

She said more details will be shared soon. 

All in all, Mrs Thomas-Gaul said the Rotary Club of Tortola would like to “unite Rotarians for good in the BVI”. 

Other executive members

Others serving with Mrs Thomas-Gaul are Michael Killhoury (Vice President), Ellie Crespi (Secretary), Ian S. Smith (Treasurer), Selina (Sherry) O’Neal (Sergeant At Arms), Abigail O’Neal (Immediate Past President), Mitsy J. Ellis Simpson (President Elect Nominee), Mara O. Samaniego (Secretary Elect Nominee), and Coy W. Levons (Tresurer Elect Nominee). 

Serving as Directors are Ixora Wong (Foundation Chair), Robyn Sookraj (Club Admin Director). 

Other members include Kelvin Liburd (Community Service Facilitator), Milton Creque Jr (Membership Chair), Coy W. Levons (Public Image Director), Archibald C. Christian (Assistant to Director Kelvin), Mary Carmedy (Youth Service), and Abbi E. Christopher (Club Learning Facilitator). 

The executive will lead the Rotary Club of Tortola for the Rotary Year, which runs from July 2025 to June 2026. 

5 Responses to “Violet Thomas-Gaul installed as President of Rotary Club of Tortola”

  • rattie (03/07/2025, 07:19) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    You go girl!!
  • 6th district (03/07/2025, 08:09) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Excellent choice..... Violet will serve with dignity . She is an awesome woman congratulations Vio.
  • Heritage (03/07/2025, 08:47) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Always talking about these Clubs
  • SCB (03/07/2025, 08:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to Pres. Violet
    She will bring the club to even greater highs with her gentle, humble attitude
  • Corner woman (03/07/2025, 09:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another Club member, that's why trying to save the woman's name in the corner.


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