The Tribune

EVERY year, Kiwanis club members around the world gather on the fourth Saturday in October for “Kiwanis One Day”. This is a day that is set aside for clubs to work together to better their communities and invite friends and family to join them.

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Kiwanis Clubs of the Bahamas Division 22 came together in large numbers as they celebrated “Kiwanis One Day” with a community clean-up at Bone Fish Park on Cowpen Road. This initiative was in conjunction with the Bahamas National Trust that have been keeping our natural resources flourishing for many years. There were over 200 Kiwanians and members of their Service Leadership Programmes (K-Kids, Builders Club and Key Club) present. They had the opportunity to plant trees, walk a nature trail and explore mangrove propagules.

With the current COVID-19 protocols and restrictions, it was imperative for Division 22’s Lieutenant Governor, Irene Rolle, to keep the Kiwanians and students safe. She, along with her team, organized a very successful four hour project that was filled with education, fun and service.

“It is my duty to serve the children of the world while bettering my community. I am extremely proud and grateful for the support of my fellow Kiwanians, SLP members, SLP advisors, parents and sponsors who always show up for service in a big way!” said Irene Rolle, Lieutenant Governor of Division 22. “The energy and camaraderie surrounding this single day of worldwide hands-on service is heartwarming for our members as they make an instant, measurable impression on our local community.”

One of their SLP students, Kayden said, “Today was a great day for everyone to come together. I enjoyed learning about the mangroves and what I can do to keep our natural resources healthy. I really enjoyed the mangroves and the information Ms. Rolle gave us.” Evisha from the Aquinas Key Club said that she and the other members of the Aquinas Key Club had a very informative mangrove chat with Division 22’s Assistant Secretary, Dominique Rolle. “It’s always great to hear from SLP students because they are the heart of what Kiwanis is all about. As The Kiwanis Clubs of the Bahamas continue to do great work within their communities, it is their mission to do so with unity, fun, laughter and most of all ‘Passion for Service’.”

Kiwanis One Day was designated by Kiwanis International to unite youth and adult members from different parts of the Kiwanis family in service together. To keep up with the latest updates and events of the Kiwanis Clubs of the Bahamas they should follow their Facebook page “Kiwanis Clubs of the Bahamas”, and “ask them how to join so that you can be the next Kiwanian making a difference!”