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Last Saturday marked a proud moment for Curaçao as two students, Julie de Leeuw Diaz and Deandron Rodriquez, represented the Republic of Argentina at the Model United Nations hosted by the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain in Trinidad.
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"A Smile for Curaçao" Brings Dental Care and Fun to Sint Antonius SchoolThis past Sunday, the "A Smile for Curaçao" project, financially supported by the Rotary Club of Curaçao, transformed the Sint Antonius School on Seru Fortunaweg into a lively hub of health and happiness. |
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"A Smile for Curaçao" Project Brings Hope and Health to Local CommunitiesIn a significant step towards improving dental care for underserved families in Curaçao, the project "A Smile for Curaçao" has been making strides in providing accessible dental health services to children across the island. With financial support from the Rotary Club of Curaçao, along with contributions from various sponsors and volunteers, the project is reaching more children than ever, delivering essential dental care and raising awareness about oral hygiene. |
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Belated Curaçao Clean-Up at Hofi Cas Cora🌿🌍 Belated Curaçao Clean-Up at Hofi Cas Cora! 🌍🌿 What a rewarding morning! Today, we gathered at Hofi Cas Cora for a slightly belated cleanup for Stichting Opvoedings- ondersteuning aan kinderen met een Handicap (SOKH) which is managed on a daily basis by Kimberly Jimenez an initiative of Inge Boutier. A big thank you to Henk Vroemen for his spontaneous donation of a new wheelbarrow, which was a huge help!👏🏾 And to Corinne Senior for organizing 👏🏾 Together, we can keep Curaçao clean and make a difference #CuracaoCleanup #RotaryInAction #CommunityFirst #SustainableCuracao #HofiCasCora #RCC |
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A Day Full of Wonder and Discovery!🚍🌟 86 Kids, One Epic Adventure! 🦩🐊 You won’t believe the fun and excitement the Rotary Club of Curaçao brought to these kids on their unforgettable trip to the Ostrich Farm! Find out how they made it a day full of smiles, animals, and lifelong memories!
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World Clean-Up Day 2024🌍 Boca Ascencion Clean-Up Success! 🌿Yesterday, volunteers from Rotary Clubs, students, and more joined forces for World Clean Up Day Curaçao, removing 30 cubic meters of trash—equivalent to 2-3 adult elephants! 🐘💪 Discover how they braved the heat, tackled tough spots, and even spotted turtles along the way. 🐢✨ Read the full story of teamwork, dedication, and a cleaner Curaçao! 👇 |
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Change of the Board 2024 - 2025 | After-MovieWelcome to the after-movie of the Changing of the Board ceremony for the Rotary Club of Curaçao, as we usher in the new leadership for the year 2024/2025! This is a special moment where we celebrate the achievements of the outgoing leadership and welcome a new board, ready to guide the club into the next chapter of service, fellowship, and growth. Join us as we honor the dedication and accomplishments of the past year, while looking ahead to new opportunities to make a difference in our community. Let's toast to continuity, leadership, and the Rotary spirit that keeps us all united in service above self! |
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Explore Our Refreshed Rotary Homepage!We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, making some exciting updates to our Rotary homepage. While there’s still more to come, we couldn’t wait to share the first round of improvements with you! Curious to see what's new? |
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Rotary Club Curaçao Scholarship UpdateSaturday 24 of August, the Rotary Scholarship program celebrated the beginning of the new school year with an informative session attended by all 25 students in the program, along with their parents. The session set the tone for a successful year ahead and strengthening the bond between students, mentors, and parents. |
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Model United Nations 2024If you are interested in a career in international relations, at an international institution or in climate or gender, and have proven skills in leadership and community engagement, this is a great opportunity for you. Please go ahead and register before September 8th, 2024 at the link below for an intensive free training and a chance to participate in MUN-day in Trinidad & Tobago. There are only 20 spots this time! |
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Rotary Club of Curaçao Change of the Board 2020-2021Newly installed Rotary board f.l.t.r.: Pierrot Hurtado, Corinne Senior, Liane Cova, Ivette van der Velden, Marius van Noort, Vinod Daswani, Neysa Isenia, Michael de Sola, Helvig van de Laarschot, Boudino de Jong. Photo by Carlo Wallé WILLEMSTAD - Last Thursday evening, Rotary Club of Curaçao (RCC) held a festive celebration at their Zeelandia clubhouse in light of their annual change of the Board. Marius van Noort was appointed as the new President for the upcoming year, succeeding now past-president Michael de Sola. Rotary International's theme for the upcoming year is 'Rotary Opens Opportunities', which according to the newly appointed President will be paramount in the current challenging times our country is facing. |
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IN MEMORIAM OF RUDY DOVALEIN MEMORIAM OF RUDY DOVALE A legend is gone, his legacy continues.
Rudy Dovale - Rotary Club of Curaçao Honorary Member and Rotary Paul Harris Fellow WILLEMSTAD - Rudy Dovale joined the Rotary Club of Curaçao in 1966 and was a member for more than fifty years. Rudy was the oldest and honorary member and until recently active. Rudy was very popular within his club and served as president of the club from 1975 to 1976. As he told us a few weeks ago: "Rotary is a big part of my life". He died a few weeks before his 98th birthday. Rudy received the Rotary award "Paul Harris Fellow". An award that is awarded to someone who is rewarded with this honorary title for special merits. He has always been involved, enthusiastic and very entertaining, but Rudy could also be critical. We will remember him as a very dedicated Rotarian. The club mourns his death but at the same time is very grateful for the beautiful and long life of Mr Dovale. |
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RCC visits Blenchi School with District GovernorDuring the District Governor's stay on Curaçao we visited Blenchi School, one of our community projects that we support with pride! The school is headed by Arginia Lucio, a true female leader and inspiration in our community that is doing an amazing job running the school with the limited resources that they have.
For all images visit: RCC Facebook |
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Interact@work Zeelandia CarwashTremendous "carwash with a great group of enthousiatic INTERACTIANOS. |
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Club Runner presentation 4th of OCtober 2018 |
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Donation to Stichting Huize VeronicaCuracao, July 2018 Donation to Stichting Huize Veronica Stichting Huize Veronica is an elderly home catering for 16 people. This home exists for 15 years (in July 1, 2018). They were in need of more durable and professional equipment as their current equipment didn’t work properly anymore. Rotary Club of Curacao donated a stove and a freezer to Stichting Huize Veronica. Pictures: F.l.t.r. Pierrot Hurtado from the Donations Committee, Nico Blok, President of Rotary Club of Curacao and Mrs. Eunice Delvalle, managing director of Stichting Huize Veronica. Other pictures: The donated stove and freezer |
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Helping hands at work for Juan Pablo Duarte School in MontañaWillemstad, June 9th 2018 Members of Rotary Club of Curaçao (RCC) pulled up their sleeves and joined forces on a cleanup and painting project at AGO Juan Pablo Duarte School in Montaña. Both the inside and outside walls were thoroughly cleaned and the walls as well as the ceilings of 3 classrooms were painted with a very fresh light color. RCC once again demonstrated yet another day of great fellowship while giving back to our local community. The remainder of the school is being fixed and upgraded by contractors from the Montaña neighborhood during the days and weeks to come for the pupils to have renovated school premises when the new school year opens in August.
RCC would like to thank all our members that participated in the event (see group picture) and our loyal sponsors: Kooyman & Coca Cola. |
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Installation RCC Board of 2018-2019New President is Mr. Nico Blok
Mr. Erick Statius van Eps: Past President Mr. Pierrot Hurtado: Director Community Service Mr. Gino Cova: Master of Ceremony Mr. Marius Noort: Director Youth and Vocational Services Mr. Michael de Sola: Membership and President elect Ms. Ivette van der Velden: Director Public Relations Mr. Stuart Till: Treasurer Mrs. Lynda Williams: Secretary Mr. Gwido Jansen: Director Fundraising Mr. Nico Blok: President 2018-2019 & Director Strategy, Continuity & Complaince Mr. Shaffie Wihby: Club Services- incoming Secretary
President 2017-2018 Erick van Eps, handed out honorary rewards for ‘Making a Difference’ to Mrs. Danielle van Eps , Ms. Evelyn Kruithof-Bor, Mr. Michael de Sola, Mr. Pierrot Hurtado and Ms. Thyra Hoogenbergen- Sannen. Mr. Gino Cova was graciously decorated with a Paul Harris award.
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Team Ennia Curaçao’s Best Corporate Team 2018On Saturday May 19, Ennia was crowned Winner of the 3rd edition of Curaçao Corporate Challenge 2018 organized by Rotary Club of Curaçao. The successful 3rd edition took place in front of an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,000 supporters in Virgilio Hato stadium (SDK). Rotary Club of Curaçao estimates that this fundraising event will result in net funds of approximately Ang. 150,000. 18 companies and/or organizations participated with 15 passionate yet fair playing team members each for a good cause in 11 different challenges focusing on teamwork and team building. The event was officially opened around 2 pm by none other than our very own sport hero Churandy Martina who wished the participants success on a giant led screen even though he was in Holland. The winners were announced at 9 pm. The top 4 teams respectively turned out to be the teams of Ennia, national laboratory ADC and sharing third place The Central Bank and Banco di Caribe. MCB Bank won the the relay race, the crowd’s favorite competition followed by BAB foundation and in third place Banco di Caribe. Ennia won the very popular dance competition. The price for the most popular Facebook promo video went to Massy United. All corporate films as well as pics and videos of this successful event are posted on the Rotary Club of Curaçao Facebook page (click on events and select Curaçao Corporate Challenge). The net funds raised will go towards improving access to professional swim training for kids from Bandabou. Rotary Club of Curaçao thanks all sponsors, participants, volunteers, fans and everyone who in some way contributed towards another successful Curaçao Corporate Challenge. Help Rotary transform humble dreamers into future swimming heroes. Contributions are still possible through account number MCB 895.017.06 Rotary Community Services, RCC CCC 2018. For more info: info@rotarycuracao.com or Reinier de la Fuente, telephone 510-5141 |
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A Mexican night full of surprisesLast Thursday on may 3rd, we had a very festive and fun evening, as we had a Mexican themed dinner, during which we pinned 2 new young members and a Paul Harris Fellow was granted. Rotarian Lynda Williams introduced Neysa Isenia and she spoke very highly of Neysa listening her personal accomplishments and her contribution to the society. She is currently a reading assistant at school and is on the Board of the Children's Museum. Rotarian Reinier de la Fuente introduced Vanessa Sierra who is from Stockholm, Sweden. She is a PR and Communications Manager and is now one of the youngest members to be pinned. Rotarians Daisy Tyrol-Carolus and Lynda Williams surprised President Erick van Eps with a Paul Harris Fellow for his dynamic year as President and all he has achieved. A warm welcome to the new members & congratulations to Erick! At the end of the evening President Erick surprised us all with a festive performance of the Mariachi's. Pictures: Pinning of new member Neysa Isenia Pinning of new member Vanessa Sierra The prestigious Paul Harris Fellow was awarded to Erick van Eps for his outstanding service as our President. The Mariachi's. |
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Rotary Walking Dinner 2018Always have a difficulty choosing where to eat? So many good restaurants, but you can't visit them all in one night-- Until now! For more information: check out our event on Facebook. #rotarycuracao |
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Paul Harris recognitions 2012-2013Lunch meeting 26th November 2015 the following persons were horored for their Community support with a Paul Harris recognition award:
1 – Mirelle Canword: For her many community activities and as president of Innerwheel and Exchange Project. 2 – Yvonne Verbrugge: For her many activities as president of the Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds. 3 - Shanella Fos: For her activities as organizer for the Bus Project during many years. ==============================================================================
Lunch 26-july 2012: Paul Harris Fellows: Dick de R. was pinned for his financial contribution to the Club, while Ron P. was given the honor of a second Paul Harris Ruby for his efforts of helping Fellow Rotarian Huub to attend meetings over the last year. This was done at the request of Huub for which the Board agreed.
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Student exchange experience 2015 |
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Change of DistrictDuring the Assembly meeting of the 27th of August 2015, a choice was presented to the members whether they would prefer to move to District 7020 or District 7030. District 7030 was was preferred by Rotary Club of Curaçao based on a majority vote. To visit their website Click on the links on blue. Both Districts are member of the Zone: R.I 34
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First Official Lunch meeting "Message of the President".Dear valued fellows, friends and guests. |
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Board Rotary year 2015 -2016The Board in office for RCC until the 1st of July 2016
President Niko Kluyver with his Board for the Rotary year 2015-2016
From left to right: Gordon Casey, Pieter vd Valk, Niko Kluyver, Helvig van de Laarschot Jonckheer, Leo Rigaud, Erick Statius van Eps, Giovanni Quilotte, Alba Martijn, Gino Campbell, Reinier de la Fuente
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Rotary exchange in Brazil, Germany or Mexico this school vacationStudent Exchange Opportunityfor high school students in Curaçao to go on a Rotary exchange in Brazil, Germany or somewhere else The Rotary Club of Curaçao has an opportunity to provide some local students between the age of 16 to 19 with a once-in-a-lifetime experience through Rotary International's Youth Exchange Program. Students can take part in a four- to six- week (a longer period is possible under certain circumstances) exchange in either Brazil, Mexico or Germany to immerse themselves in a new culture, learn a new language or simply explore a new part of the world. They will stay with host families that are pre-screened by Rotary. For more information please email: info@rotarycuracao.org
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Peace and Conflict in DiversityOn Thursday, March 21 Rotary Club Curacao organizes a fundraising lunch at Sunscape Resort & Casino where Dr. Stephen Small, will hold a lecture with the topic "Peace and Conflict in Diversity". The aim of the lunch is to raise funds for the project "Pas den Kas’', an initiative to provide the community with basic tools for conflict resolution. Dr. Small is a professor at the University of California. Since 2010 he is also an extraordinary professor at the University of Amsterdam, charged with the study of Dutch slavery and its legacy. He will be discussing the causes, manifestations, consequences and ways to resolve conflicts between individuals, groups and the general community. He will also touch upon the influence of diversity, inequality and history on conflicts in a multicultural society like ours. Drs. Chris Palm, expert in mediation, will expand on the project for the community. The lectures are in English; tickets cost ANG 175, and are available from members of the Rotary Club Curacao and from Thursday to Mensing's Caminada.
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Independence daysRUDY Dovale: July seems to be the “independence month” of the year, Rudy said in his “4th of July speech”. Canada starts with the 1st of July; Curacao with its Dia di Bandera the 2nd, July 4th the USA, July 5th Venezuela, July 9th Argentina , July 16 Liberia, July 20th Colombia, July 26th the Netherlands, Jluy 28th Peru, and France is famous for its “quatorze juillet” but looking at the list of declarations of Independence there are many more in also many different month's. Rudy commented that the independence from the UK started with the thirteen colonies declaring their independence; they put the task of drawing up a Declaration of Independence in the hands of a five man committee. Rudy had brought with him a copy of the original declaration which was circulated among the members and guests.
Personally I would like to add (Ton vd S.) that the ideas in that declaration follow quite closely the basic ideas of liberal democracy in the Act of Abjuration ( Plakkaat van Verlaetinghe), signed on 26 July 1581 (also July !) , which was the formal declaration of independence of the Dutch Low Countries from the Spanish king, Philip II . The same ideas are also found in the Déclaration des droits de l'homme ET du citoyen, fundamental document of the French révolution. (The new independence of USA was first recognized by the canons on the fort of St Eustatius[i]) Papi Yessurun spoke at length about Venezuela and its significance and affiliation to Curacao that is bound by history. He indicated that Simon Bolívar lived in Curacao during his depression when he was no longer in favor in Venezuela. His two sisters were at that time living in Curacao at the “Octagon” which now forms part of the Avila Hotel. |
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Students supported by Rotary Club Curaçao and personal by some membersStudent program. Daisy explained that the year went so fast, it seems like a short time ago when the students were sitting (a year ago) at our lunch meeting. She was happy to announce that all passed their year (applause). Wim Odems sponsored one of the best atletes and several other Rotarians sponsored students to go to music lessons, tennis lessons, and many other. Then the students took the mike and in surprisingly good English one of them told us that because of Rotary she was closer in following her dream to go to Harvard medical school to develop a cure for cancer. Others told us how grateful they were and that they will do everything to make us proud and one of them did already by being second best in her class. Rudy asked Daisy if we can have a report on the progress of the students every 2-3 months so we can keep track of our investment and our future. Although Sigmund was happy with the results he regretted that males were underrepresented. Vinod explained the board wants to expand the program to have more than current 8 students. Daisy addresses the Students |
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Integrated eBulletin for Easier CommunicationSince the weekly Bulletin is one of the well organized assets of our Rotary Club, we will not use this feature in the nearby future. Although ClubRunner makes it easy to publish our weekly Club (e-)Bulletin, and send this to all members and friends of the club, and by incorporating home page stories and events with the push of a button it would be an easy thing to publish. |
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Welcome to Rotary Club Curaçao website!Welcome to Rotary Club Curaçao!The Rotary Club of Curaçao (Club 7534) was founded on 10th March 1937 and chartered by Rotary International on 2nd April 1937. It is by far the largest club of in the time we were a partner in Service dedicated to Part of Venezuela about fifty clubs in the District (4370) which covers the three southernmost Dutch Caribbean Islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao and the eastern half of Venezuela. Now the Club has a membership of around 85 men and women for the last Couple of years. Rotary International has some 34,000 clubs and they are in practically every country in the world. Due to the problematic travel circumstances Rotary Club Curacao changed to Rotary District 7030Together with the the other Islands Bonaire and Aruba. The more Caribean flavor of the Districts Clubs might have given another incentive.
Rotary Cub Curaçao Club # 7534, District # 7030 . |
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