The Tribune

Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas. - The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas has thanked Sun Oil Limited for its sponsorship towards the club’s 30th Anniversary Auto Show and Cook-Out to be held on March 18 at the Cultural Centre at Arawak Cay.

The show will open at noon and continue until 6pm. Activities include a children’s bouncing castle and small race track and pedal cars; raffles for various automotive prizes, a fashion show, a surprise visitor from Las Vegas and a Junkanoo rush-out by members of the Valley Boys. Steaks and chicken will be available all afternoon, for $15. If tickets have not already been purchased from club members, there will be tickets at the entry point to the show. In addition, club members will be selling tickets in front of Kelly’s at the Mall at Marathon tomorrow.

Bahamas Association of Administrative Professionals. - Under the Theme: “The Revolutionary Administrative Professional – Inspiring Excellence” the Bahamas Association of Administrative Professionals (formerly IAAP Bahamas Chapter) will host its 2nd annual educational seminar on Friday, March 17, at the BCPOU Hall (Keith Archer Building), Farrington Road, between 8am and 4pm.

In 1966, five trailblazers formed the Bahamas Secretaries Association (BSA). It is upon the hard work of Anne Lowe, Mickey Kimberk, Gwen Reid, Barbara Pierre and Norma Barker and many more in the years that followed that BAAP stands firm and dedicated to continue in fostering the growth and development of office professionals.

The seminar will address various issues affecting office professionals, including: “Dress for Success, Bringing out the Inner Beauty in You” by Stacia Williams of Total Image Management & Communications Company Limited; “The Revolutionary Administrative Professional – Inspiring Excellence” by Sharon Cleare; “Establishing and Managing your Wealth & Estate” by Dominic Ferguson of Fidelity Bank; “Women’s Health” by Dr Pamela T Carroll of WomenCare Center and “Mastering the Interview Process” by Laurie Gibson of DHL, Human Resources.

The association’s monthly meetings are held at the British Colonial Hilton, on the third Thursday of each month at 6pm. For more information, contact president Wendy Ferguson at 396-4109, email wendy.ferguson@colina.com, or contact seminar chairperson Monique Minns at 302-2623, or mvminns@centralbankbahamas.com.

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Weekend rides: Saturday leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank (Starbuck’s), 43 miles headed west. Leaving P/I bridges optional at the end. The pace will range from 17–20+mph, three-hour duration.

Sundays leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank (Starbuck’s) 40-50 miles headed east. P/I bridges optional at the end. The pace will range from 17–20+mph, 3-3.5 hour duration (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

Weekday rides, east: Morning, Tuesday & Thursday leaving 5am sharp from Sea Grapes Shopping Centre, East Prince Charles Drive. This ride is a 17-mile loop to the Northbound Paradise Island Bridge and back again (both bridges are sometimes incorporated depending on available time). Open to riders capable of 18mph + for 1 hour. Lights are essential.

West: Morning, Wednesdays & Fridays leaving 4:45am sharp from Fidelity Bank Parking Lot (opposite Cable Beach Police Station), West Bay St. This ride is a 20-mile loop. The route is varied. Open to riders capable of 18mph + for 1 hr. Lights are essential. Contact Shantell 557-3635 to confirm your attendance.

Mid-day ride, weekdays: Leaving 11am from Cable Beach Police Station (near Baha Mar). The ride distance varies (23 miles). The speed varies (10-15mph). Contact Dwight to confirm your attendance 426-6119.

Afternoon, Tuesdays & Thursdays: Leaving 5:30pm sharp from Old Fort Shopping Center east of Solomon’s Fresh Market. Intermediate riders 17-22mph - see Spyda. This ride is 18miles (faster group leaves North Side Lyford Cay roundabout recommended for strong riders capable of 20mph+ for 1-1.5hrs. (23 miles) Lights are essential.

Upcoming events:

March 12 - NPCA Road Race/Team Challenge 36 Road Race Start/Finish Baha Mar Blvd.

March 25 - National Kingdor Parkinson Foundation Walk/Run/Cycle competition starting at Montagu Beach Park at 6am. For information, see www.Kingdornpf.org. Email kingdornpf@outlook.com. Pick up registration forms at Cycles Unlimited.

March 26 - NPCA Road Race Caves Classic, start/finish caves on West Bay Street, 40 miles.

April 1 - Kiwanis Club fun run walk ride starting at Goodman’s Bay, 6am, donation $12 (includes T-shirt).

April 2 - The Potcakeman Triathlon at Jaws Beach, 7am.

April 16 - NPCA Road Race/Individual Time Trial Start/Finish Baha Mar Blvd

April 30 - NPCA Road Race, start/finish Coral Harbour Shopping Centre 42 Miles.

May 27 - Tour De Lootra 100 miles.

November 4 - 31st Annual Conchman Triathlon on Grand Bahama Island. Register at www.conchmantriathlon.com.

Rotary Club of West Nassau. - The assistant general manager of the Water & Sewerage Corporation, Cyprian Gibson, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of West Nassau on March 9 at the Poop Deck at Sandy Port. Mr Gibson gave a presentation entitled “Positioning for Sustainability”.

The club meets each Thursday at 12:30pm at the Poop Deck at Sandy Port.