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Faye Smith-PennPresident, 2024-2025Rotary Club of Sunrise Road TownDear President Faye,To the Esteemed Members of the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town,Subject: Congratulations on Your Installation CeremonyDear Members,As we look forward to the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town's installation ceremony onJuly 6, 2024, I want to express my sincerest congratulations and support. This year,under the theme "District 7020: Ten Countries Together in Solidarity," your club'scommitment to solidarity and community engagement is invaluable.I am excited to see how your club will lead the way in our district, inspiringchange and fostering peace through your actions and leadership. Let us moveforward together with purpose and passion.Yours in Rotary service,Dominique BazinDistrict Governor 2024-2025 District 7020MessageDistrict 7020 Governor

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ProgrammeWelcome MimosasMistress of Ceremonies.....................................Director Angelle CameronWelcome & Recognition of Guests..........Past President Allison Flax-ArcherInvocation.............................................Rotarian Albert Thompson RotarianFour-way Test........................................................Rotarian Joanna GaskinLoyal Toast.................................. Past President Jeanette Scatliffe BoynesEntertainment by.....................................................................Akim JohnsonBreakfastOutgoing President's Remarks ....Immediate Past President Jennifer O'Neal Presentation of Awards...............Immediate Past President Jennifer O'NealCommunity PHF..................................................................Mr. Kennedy BassToast to Outgoing Board..........................................Rotarian Edwin AdamsInduction of Board........................................Assistant Governor RosemarieRotary Year 2024/2025Toast to New Board............................................Past President Maria SmithSpecial Presentation..................................PHF Past President Alicia Green PHF IPP Jennifer O’Neal President 2024/25 Remarks..............................President Faye Smith-PennAuction................................................................Director Angelle CameronRaffle and Happy Dollars Vote of Thanks............................................Past President Jean Vanterpool

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The greatest Act or gift is that to Humanity! The greatest Service is that to Humanity! The greatest Love is that to Humanity!When I was penning these words, I realized that those words were the embodiment of a Rotarian and describesthe service so many of you in this room provide. I salute all of you in your work, your vocation, in the cause youchampion, or the act of kindness or the food donated. You are the “true humanitarians” on which I have leaned,learned and been inspired by. I thank you all . It is with humility, I stand before you as the President of the Rotary Club of Sunrise of Road Town for the year2024 2025. I thank God, my family and friends and my Rotary family for this opportunity, As our club strive tofulfill our mandates through the lens of the six areas of focus, we invite you to join us, to dream, to inspire, toconnect, to create, to develop, to learn, to embrace, to hope, to love and to take action! What better Theme to chart our course as a Club, or to be the catalyst for change? “The Magic of Rotary” speaksvolumes to the endless potential, amazing opportunities, lasting and sustainable partnerships that can befostered. Once we realize that we have the magic within us to be the change we wish to see, yes, we will ignitethis magic to realize our purpose and propel us towards a act of compassion for others. I dare you to dream of that magical feeling you once had as you advocated for water access for the schools orlocal garden, for a local farmer, for the persons whose lives you touched during the pandemic or Hurricane Irma,the tourist or resident who smiled or thank you for a cleaner environment after a environmental or communityinitiative or the smiles on students during a Literacy campaign. You created the magic “THEN and you can do itNOW. There are endless opportunities for Peace Building and Conflict Resolution both amongst our shores and abroadand the environmental impact of climate change that was recently felt by our Caribbean neighbors. Be thechange! Be the change for Maternal and Childcare , the Environment, Community and Economic Development, Disease Prevention and Treatment Basic Education and Literacy and Water Sanitation and HygieneThe journey of a Rotarian began at a early as a saw displayed “Self Above Self” and did not quite understand. However, this these words were soon entrenched and learnt the meaning as I saw the change agents. I saw theactions of “Service Above Self” as my dad Rotarian Roosevelt Smith and other Rotarians built countless homesafter hurricanes or for persons in need. Rotarians were and continue to be “PEOPLE OF ACTION”Let us ignite the Magic within us to live a life of service, to embrace the shared opportunities that enable us tomake these Virgin Islands and the wider world a better place. Join Rotary for a magical ride!Faye Smith Penn(284) 542-2261President Remarks

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Faye Smith Penn is a remarkable woman who has made her mark in the business world and her community. With passion forpeople and a love of country, Mrs. Faye Smith-Penn derives for living a life of excellence. With the Golden Rule as her motto,she exemplifies this by respecting all and striving to offer consistent Customer Service Experiences. With a degree inInternational Business from American University in Washington, D.C., her career extended to the United Kingdom and theCaribbean. Mrs. Smith-Penn served as a Tourism and Customer Service Specialist in various capacities from the UnitedKingdom and the British Virgin Islands. These included The Manager of Fort Burt Hotel, and various Management positions atthe British Virgin Islands Tourist Board including Product Development Manager, Niche Development Manager, QualityAssurance Manager and Accommodations Manager. As an ambassador for the British Virgin Islands Faye served the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in the London and BVIOffices, promoting the destination in London, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, USA at Cruise Shows,Wedding Expos and Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) conferences. As part of the Tourism Education portfolio, severalyouths in the territory were coached successful in local and international debates with a Regional winner of the CondeNaste competition.As Standards and Quality Assurance Manager at the BVI Tourist Board, her mandate included the delivery of high standardsfor business within the Tourism, inspections of destination properties, training for hospitality workers and offering otherstandardized training.She is currently the co-owner and Managing Director of Penn Medical Center, a healthcare facility that provides qualitycare to patients. This fully equipped facility, offers Laboratory testing, Ultrasounds, X-Rays, Pharmaceuticals and Local andSpecials offerings such as Oncology, Urology, Orthopedic, Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine. In addition to providing“Possibilities in Health”, Mrs. Smith-Penn is the owner of Inspirations VI, an event Planning and Rental company, showcasingand transforming exquisite and elegant spaces for Weddings, Banquets, Retreats and Symposiums just to name a few.Faye is married to Dr. Mitchel E Penn, and together they are blessed with two sons, Maat and Myles Penn. As a devoted wifeand mother, Faye's family is her top priority, and she ensures that they are well taken care of.Aside from her professional and family responsibilities, Faye is actively involved in the Methodist church, where she hasserved as a musician for over 25 years. Her passion for music has been an essential part of her life, and she has dedicatedher talent to serving in the church playing the piano and organ and clarinet.Faye is also a member of the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town where she contributes her time and resources to variouscommunity service projects. As a past Director, The Power of One initiative provided valuable food resources to individualsduring the pandemic. She is committed to making a difference in her community and is always eager to lend a helpinghand. Mrs. Smith Penn attributes much of her character and love for service from her parents Roosevelt and Durene Smithwho instilled in her the meaning of “Service above Self”. Faye is a proud Paul Harris Fellow and continues to serve the BVIcommunity through Rotary Sunrise of Road Town. She practices Purple Dragon Karate in her spare time, a new frontier she intends to master. Her dedication to this martial artis admirable, and she takes every opportunity to improve her skills and knowledge. Her formal education and experiencehave given her the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the business world. She is a well-rounded individual whohas excelled in multiple areas and continues to inspire others with her humility and dedication.President 2024-2025

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President ElectRonn A. Grant is a proud Virgin Islander who is a trained Reporter and Communications Specialist. Hepossesses a wealth of experience specific to news, reporting and political analysis. In addition to hisyears of media training in San Francisco CA, he has also served in various communication capacities suchas public relations, scriptwriting, storytelling, news and hosting. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree inMulti-Media Communications. Grant taught at the Elmore Stoutt Junior High school for three years as anEnglish and Literature Educator. He also held the post of 7th Grade Department Coordinator during thattime. Presently, he serves as a Reporter and Media Editor at 284 Media, in this capacity, he works closely withindustry partners and stakeholders to report, anchor and deliver updates and analysis that allows thepublic to witness history in the making. Arranging on air interviews, delivering news and developingcontent for broadcasting. He develops content, teaches its impact on audiences & strategize new waysto deploy then analyze communications products with precise messaging and marketing strategies. Forthright, yet charismatic, Grant does not shy away from developing content and pose questions in away that unearths the facts and the truth. Grant considers himself a true 21st Century DistinguishedGentlemen, who intricately and purposefully develops narratives with impact, influence and inspiration.Grant spends his time inspiring the young men of Brilliant Hands & Minds Learning center through variousprograms geared toward ‘Gentleman-like’ skills that allow them to prepare themselves to be outstanding,well-groomed young men. From learning to tie a tie, to public speaking and etiquette sessions, Grant hasvested himself into providing young men at Brilliant Hands & Minds Learning Center with the tools theyneed to be successful, both academically and socially. Teachers have the potential to be incredible strategists because of our huge focus on outcomes: weknow where the off ramp is. When we walk into an office, a conference room or a classroom, we knowhow it's going to start - and finish.As a couple, Kimberly and Ronn are committed to ensuring the academic success of their clients throughproactive, skills based training. It still takes a village to raise a child and they are proud to be a part ofthe village that help to rise the next generation of greatness in the British Virgin Islands.

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Jennifer O’Neal was born in the beautiful island of Jamaica where she obtained her primary, secondaryand tertiary education. She is a qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Audiometric Technician andParalegal. The beautiful British Virgin Islands as become her home since 1982 when she married Dr.Hubert O’Neal who returned home after his studies in Jamaica. She worked at Peebles Hospital in the Public health Department as a Registered Nurse and Midwifefrom 1982 to 1984 after which she migrated with her husband to Barbados where he continued hisstudies as an Ophthalmologist. On her return to the British Virgin Islands in 1987 she resumed her workat Peebles Hospital in the same area of Public Health as a registered nurse, midwife until 1996 whenshe decided to commit herself to working fulltime at Tortola Vision Center, a business owned by herand her husband. She is presently the Optical Practice Manager and oversees the day-to-day operation of the business,including dealing with clients with difficult problems, managing staff, setting policies and proceduresand maintaining a high standard of patient care.She has been involved with community projects and have attended conferences with the Rotary Clubsof the Virgin Islands and also the Lions club. She decided to join the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Townand became a member in November 2014. Since then, she has assisted with a number of the projectsundertaken by the club and is an active member. In addition to being an active member of the club she is a past member and director of the BritishVirgin Islands Hotel and commerce Association, she is a director of Medicure Ltd, and a past memberof the BVI Nurses Association. She is very community minded and is very passionate about giving backto the community and of such is involved with the St. Jago past student’s association in Miami and alsothe New York Chapter. These associations help to maintain the high school and take pride insponsoring the students to attend various educational events.She enjoys playing squash, exercising, cooking, shopping, travelling, watching TV and going to church.Immediate Past President

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Rotarian Kerrell became a Rotarian on May 28th 2019. Therefore, she’s been a Rotarian forfive (5) years. Rotarian Kerrell was a successful teacher for seven (7) years at secondarylevel. She was also a youth parliamentarian where she serves as Deputy Speaker andrepresentative of District Six. Rotarian Kerrell also serves on the District Five (5) ExecutiveBoard as Assistant Treasurer. Kerrell is currently a Legal Secretary/ Personal Assistant to theManaging Partner of Appleby (BVI) Limited. She is ambitious, optimistic, vibrant andenthusiastic. Additionally, Rotarian Kerrell is a taxi operator and a co-owner of Nice ‘N’ EasyCharters. She is a proud mother to her son Kyrique. Rotarian Kerrell is dedicated anddetermined to live life to the fullest.Secretary PAST PRESIDENT /TREASUREREntrepreneur, Business owner, Registered Nurse and Midwife (Retired).Director and Manager of Medicure Limited-Pharmacy and Laboratory ServicesMember of the Board of Directors for several private companies including Eureka Medicaland Bougainvillea Clinics-Private Hospital: Past-President of the BVI Diabetes AssociationFounding member and Past-President of the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town

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SARGEANT AT ARMS I am a positive, trusting, intuitive woman who has a love for the HospitalityIndustry and a passion for teaching. I strongly believe as a learner that onemust understand who they are as an individual, because it adds value to theentire learning process it also helps to build confidence and structure in anindividual; Learners’ thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and values are alsoconsidered to be influential in the learning process (Winnie, 1995).My teaching philosophy involves representing a positive role model for mystudents, creating a nurturing classroom environment, enabling students togrow both in and out the classroom. My approach emphasizes thedevelopment of cognitive skills, such as critical thinking. I strongly encourageand guide my students to discover new things through hands on approachesand research. I am elated when my students challenge one another in theclassroom with ideas that they can further explore and develop.

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CLUB ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORRotarian Deborah Leslie is the Human Resources Manager at the Virgin Islands Social Security Board.She is responsible for formulating and reviewing human resource management and administrationpolicies. Rotarian has over 20 years of experience working in the HR field both locally and in USA, with aspecialty in Healthcare. She holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Information Technology and is aMicrosoft Certified Professional, a Bachelor of Science in General Studies, majoring in HumanResources and Communication from the University of Miami and master’s in human resourcesmanagement from Florida International University. Rotarian Deborah enjoys working with and helping others and that is why she decided to join the RotaryClub Sunrise in 2021. Shefirmly believes that it is always, service above self.PUBLIC RELATION DIRECTORAngelle Cameron is a proud rotarian, supporting the community with her vocation in business and publicrelations. Serving in the capacity of director Angelle looks forward to working together with privateand public partners in the best interests of these Virgin Islands.

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Past President /Foundation Director A passion to serve and empower humankind to create sustainable communitiesfor all to thrive. Alicia Green became a Rotarian in 2018 to serve on a higher levelof service particularly since Rotary International inspires leadership andencompasses a wide network for connections in various ways across the globe.From inception she became active helping on various projects and after first year,she served on the Board of Directors in her first leadership role as Admin chair,Membership chair and then became President in June 2022-2023.Alicia has achieved various degrees and certifications in the areas of technology,project management, financial services and corporate business. These disciplineshave equipped and prepared her for the talent and skills she brings to the RotaryClub Sunrise of Road Town to serve and create hope in the world through hergiving of time and efforts. She enjoys outdoor activities and takes pleasure inempowering women. She is not only a proud Rotarian but also owner of a businessconsulting company Integral Professional Services and founder of Women in NeedOrganization (WINBVI).

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS DIRECTORAlbert Thompkins, IV is a licensed psychotherapist, public speaker, author, spirituallife coach and mentor. Currently, he is the Director of Student Affairs and CampusCounselor at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. He is also a psychotherapist andowner of Livingston Couselling Services.In 2011, Albert earned a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at the University of Texas atAustin. His work there involved assessing the mental health policies of faith-basedorganizations, churches and communities and its impact on those with mentalillness. He is also the author of the book entitled “The Potter’s Power: Understandingthe Destiny You Did Not Choose”.Albert is happily married to his wife Shanique of 28 years. They are also the proudparents of two children, Albert 5th and Naomi.

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YOUTH SERVICES DIRECTORMs. Sonya Penn is a proud Virgin Islander born and raised on the island of Tortola. She spentmost of her life travelling between Tortola and Virgin Gorda to interact with family and simply toenjoy the place she calls home.Miss Penn attended the then B.V.I High School on Tortola where she earned her SecondarySchool Leaving. She later furthered her studies at H. Lavity Stout Community College beforeenrolling at Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida, graduating with a Bachelor ofScience Degree in Computer Information Systems and Business Management. Over the yearsshe has attained numerous certificates in the sectors of Education, Customer Service, Tourismand Financial Services. She is currently a Certified Assessor and Internal Verifier forCompetency Based Education.Ms. Sonya Penn has been employed with the Government of the Virgin Islands since 1997 invarious departments under the Ministry of Finance, before embarking on her Teaching Career in2004. She was assigned as a Business Teacher at the then B.V.I High School now the ElmoreStout High School, but later transferred in 2012 to the B.V.I Technical & Vocational Institutewhich was transpired into the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) in 2014. AtVISTS, she was the Business Teacher for Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Tourism, FinancialServices and Data Operations. In 2018, Ms. Penn embarked on a new journey as a SeniorCustomer Service Representative at the B.V.I Electricity Corporation to which she presentlyholds the position of Customer Service and Billing Supervisor. In August 2022, Ms. Penn becamea member of the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town guided by the motto, service above self towhich she firmly believes that in order to make a change you have to be the change. She is a proud mother of one and in balancing her career and family life, she has played a majorrole over the years in many school/community activities.Most of her time is spent catering to theneeds of young people, especially her nephews. Besides giving of herself to others, she enjoysShopping, Dancing, Travelling and Experiencing New, Exciting Ventures. Her motto in Life is“Give God your weakness and He’ll give you his strength”.

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Gretchen Hodge-Penn has two passions, the profession of Nursing and her love of the BVI. As the formerDirector of Nursing for five years at the Peebles Hospital, now The D. Orlando Smith Hospital, sheaccomplished a lifelong wish. To share her Nursing knowledge and experience in the British Virgin Islands.Mrs. Hodge- Penn was born in Jamaica, New York. She is the the first of three daughters born to the lateStanley Hodge and Dagmar Scatliffe Hodge. From a very young age her parents introduced their daughtersto the island of their birth Tortola, BVI. Her yearly visits to gave her the opportunity to learn and appreciatethe culture far different from the United States. She loved the beautiful scenery, the fresh air, beaches andThe August festival . She also loved meeting a very large loving family which grew each year. It is not asurprise that all three daughters have made the Virgin Islands home.She earned a Bachelors of Science In Nursing Degree from The City College of New York, City University ofNew York and a Masters of Science Degree in Nursing Administration , from Downstate University, StateUniversity of New York. She is also a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant.As a Registered Nurse she worked at The Mount Sinai Hospital for 35 years and progressively held manypositions including Nurse Educator and Nurse Manager. In 2002 she was awarded The Hellen Fuller award foroutstanding Nursing Leadership by the Medical Board of the Mount Sinai Medical Board.She is a active member of many Nursing Associations including The New York Nurse’s Association, TheAmerican Nurse’s Association, Black Nurses’ Association , Black Nurses Rock and The BVI Nurse and NurseMidwives Association. She is also a Member of Sigma Theta Tau , the Honorary Society of Nursing. Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town Past President 2021-2022She is married to Wesley Penn and is stepmom to three sons, Eral, Vedal and Irad.Mrs. Hodge-Penn has always admired the work Rotary has performed in the BVI . She has been a proudmember of Rotary Sunrise of Road Town for five years and held the Position of Sargent of Arms 2019-2020.Her mantra is a quote by Mohammed Ali, of “Service to others is the rent you pay for room on this earth “ itcomplements Rotary’s “Service above self “and what this BVI nurse will always live by. PAST PRESDENT /CLUB MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

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With 19 years of experience as a Physical Education teacher, Kennedy has coached numeroussports teams, led fitness programs, and developed programs that emphasizes the importance ofphysical activity, teamwork, and sportsmanship. In 2016, he co-founded K&J BasketballOrganization, an organization dedicated to providing young athletes with access to qualitycoaching, training, and mentorship.Through the K & J Basketball Organization, Kennedy has helped hundreds of young playersdevelop their skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. He continues to motivatehis students and athletes to pursue their athletic dreams and maintain a healthy lifestyle.In his free time, Kennedy enjoys hanging out with his family and friends, and cheering on hisfavourite basketball teams. He is known for his infectious enthusiasm and ability to bring peopletogether through his love of sports.Kennedy H Bass is an inspiration to anyone who has ever been touched by the power of sportsand continues to 'Shoot for excellence, on and off the court'."Paul Harris Fellow"Kennedy H Bass is a 43-year-old Physical Educationteacher and Co-Founder of K&J BasketballOrganization from Road Town, British Virgin Islands. Heis passionate about sports, particularly basketball, andhas made a name for himself in the local education andsports communities for his dedication to inspiring thenext generation of athletes.

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