RY 2024-2025

The Professional Development Committee empowers members to grow as leaders through learning, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Below are the projects and initiatives delivered throughout this Rotary Year.

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MENTOR LINK

RI Observance: Basic Education & Literacy, Rotary's Economic and Community Development, and Vocational Service Location: Mostly Virtual

Dates Executed: November to December 2024

Collaboration: Rotary Georgetown Central, Interact Club of Queen's College, Interact Club of The Bishops High School, Rotaract District 7030

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This virtual 3 part initiative covered a wide range of critical topics:

Proposal Writing
Planning for the Upcoming Year
Minute Writing and Record Keeping
Planning Successful Projects
Financial Record Keeping
Overview of Interact Club Bylaws

A key highlight was the introduction of the MentorLink Buddy System, pairing like-minded mentors and mentees for the remainder of the Rotary year. This innovative approach offers career guidance, personal and professional growth, and support for a seamless transition to Rotaract or Rotary.

Our mentors, including Rotarians, Rotaractors, and even District representatives, shared insights and strategies to help Interactors and new Rotaractors build their capacity as future leaders. This collaboration strengthened ties within the Rotary family and demonstrated the power of mentorship in fostering growth and innovation.

SCHOLAR CONNECT 2.0 - Level UP!

RI Observance: Basic Education & Literacy | Location: Fresh Cafe |Dates Executed: 21st Sep 2024

Collaboration: British High Commission, Nations University, US Embassy, Guyana Online Academy for Learning, Rotary | View on Socials: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok | View in the News: Capitol News

We were proud to bring Scholar Connect into its second year, bringing together top scholarship organizations and successful alumni to provide practical insights on securing dream scholarships and advancing academic journeys. This edition added a personal touch with alumni sharing valuable essay writing and interview tips, giving potential scholars the edge they need.

Special thanks to the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), Nations University, the British High Commission, Chevening, US Embassy and the Rotary Peace Fellowship representation.

INSTITUTIONAL STRENGHTENING 2024: RENEW, REFRESH, REFOCUS

RI Observance: RI Membership Month| Location: R's Farm, Yarrowkabra, Linden-Soesdyke Highway | Dates Executed: 31st Aug to 1st Sep 2024 | Collaboration: Professional Development and Club Service Committees | View on Socials: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok1, TikTok2

This is an annual initiative aimed at enriching members’ understanding of Rotaract and Rotary. It is a joint effort between the Professional Development and Club Service committees. The Professional Development committee focuses on the training and capacity-building components, while the Club Service committee handles the fellowship aspect.

The Professional Development committee organised a series of insightful training sessions by experienced facilitators, each focusing on different aspects relevant to the club’s mission and vision:

Managing Burnout – Ms. Kadija McClure
Rota-Olympics 2024 – D7030 Games – Rotarian & Past President Nichole Haynes
Identifying your Leadership Style – Past President/Club Trainer Keeona McKay
Creating Committee Vision Boards- Professional Development Director Nicklin Belgrave

LEGACY

RI Observance: Basic Education & Literacy | Location: Red Cross | Dates Executed: 1st Feb 2025 |

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The Journalism Workshop was a transformative initiative aimed at equipping members with the necessary skills to document and showcase the journey of our club. The session was facilitated by Jasmine Payne, a skilled journalist, who led an engaging and interactive workshop. Participants explored key aspects of journalism, including news writing, interviewing techniques, and creative storytelling. This workshop marked the first step toward the development of the club’s inaugural magazine, Legacy, which will serve as a platform to highlight our projects, achievements, and member experiences.