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Enjoy images of our social gatherings by clicking the links below!
Jan Kloos is inducted into Rotary Bonaire (February, 2010). Welcome!
Read President Huub Groot's inspiring speech by clicking here (in PDF format), and view images of the 2010 President's Party by clicking here.
View images of the 2009 Christmas Party by clicking here.
During December, 2009, Rotary Bonaire made several donations to charitable organizations or persons on Bonaire:
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Maduro & Curiel's Bank, Rotary Club Bonaire and Akkermans Auto Supplies BV are proud to be sponsors of the new car for Mr. Saragoza, a well known local resident. He is, unfortunately, handicapped, but still is able (and loves) to drive his car. In 2003, Rotary Club Bonaire initiated the first "sponsored" car for Mr. Saragoza, and now six years later, it was time for a replacement. A new car was found at Akkerman's Toyota, and they converted it for Mr. Saragoza with hand gas and a hand brake. Pabien, Mr. Saragoza!
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Foundation of the Blind & Deaf (Fundashon Kuido pa Bista i Oido: FKBO)
Objective: Integration of the blind & deaf in the community and the creation of favorable circumstances. Date of incorporation: December 27, 1983 The foundation consists of 7 boardmembers, all on voluntary basis, while some volunteers assist in the weekly activities with its 15 (regular) clients. A survey conducted in 2008, in all the neighborhoods of Bonaire, which indicated that 31% of the 538 participants have serious sight problems and require professional help (therapy & guidance). From earlier studies conducted 82 persons indicated having similar problems, for a total amount of 250 persons in urgent need of professional guidance. Based on the above findings the foundation started the process to offer professional care & guidance. This urgent need for professional help was also confirmed by its relation partners in The Netherlands, Aruba, Curacao, and Surinam. Negotiations are now taking place to obtain financing and the foundation trusts that in the short term they will be in a position to start offering therapy, personal training, and a guidance program, as well as guidance programs at schools.
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Rotary Bonaire made a donation of FL 5,000 to the Bonaire Youth Outreach Foundation. |
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Rotary Bonaire made a donation of FL 1,000 to the Fundashon Mariadal. |
View images of the 2009 Induction of New Members by clicking here.
Rotary Bonaire visits Bonaire's schools and presents bookmarks to all the children. View the images by clicking here.
View images of the 2009 Partners' Night--the Boat/Dine-Around Trip--by clicking here.
Lt. Governor Glenn Thode is inducted into Rotary Bonaire.
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Marjolijn van
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To view images from the 2008 Christmas Get-Together, click here, and for the 2008 New Years Eve Party, click here. It was a huge success bringing in the new year at Rotary President Frank Dewitt's home with hostess Helen. Great fun. Food catered by Philip, wines by Ruud.
To view images from the 2008 Full Moon Partners' Night, click here.
It was a beautiful atmosphere for a Valentine lunch with partners on Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 at Stitching Rooi Lamunchi Kunuku Park. Director Mrs. Ellen M.M. Cochrane-Herrera of Bonaire gave a presentation on how the plantation came about and the history of her family.
For donations, use Maduro & Curiel's Bank (Bonaire), N.V. Account #107.090-08 in the name of Donation Stitching Rooi Lamunchi.
For a tour, please call 717-8489
Richard Hart was installed at the New Year's Party hosted by President Ruud Vermeulen at his home on January 5, 2008:
Rotary
Bonaire celebrates New Year 2007 at the home of Robby and
Maricella Croes:
To view images of the 2007 Partners Night, click
here.
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