PHILIPSBURG:---Amanda Wever and Glenda Shillingford were officially inducted as the newest members of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise. Amanda Wever wife of 44 years and counting of Mr. Louis Wever who happens to be the current Rotary 7020’s District Governor Nominee Designate, is no stranger to the world of Rotary; her father was a Rotarian and once held the office of club President. Her mother was President of the Inner Wheel Club, which came into existence in a time when women were not allowed to become Rotarians. As a spouse of a Rotarian, Amanda attended numerous Rotary events including District and International Conferences, fellowships and worldwide Rotary meetings. Amanda demonstrates all of the characteristics of a true Rotarian. Glenda Shillingford was proposed as a potential member by Prakash Dialani who saw her fit to be a Rotarian. Glenda has a passion for community service and is especially keen on working with children. Glenda expressed that she believes in the betterment of society and community building. Glenda works at the Windward Island Bank Ltd where she has been employed for 25 years as a Senior Administrator. The new members’ sponsors Prakash Dialani and Dolly Sadarangani-Ahuja received was pinned as acknowledgement of their efforts in recruiting competent members.
Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise President Valda Hazel officiate the induction with the assistance of the Assistant District Governor Marcellia Henry and Membership Director Damali Bryson. President Hazel stated that three new members were inducted for Rotary Year 2018-2019 which resulted in her fulfilling her membership growth goals set at the beginning of her tenure which will come to an end on June 30, 2019. She further stated that even though the club is rather small in comparison to other Rotary clubs, the impact of the club activities and projects are grand. The additions of these two members benefit not only the club but the community as well because our service is dedicated to the betterment and progression of our community so we have more hands on deck.
*In picture: L-R: Assistant Governor Marcellia Henry, Sponsor Dolly Sadarangani-Ahuja, Club President Valda Hazel, Amanda Wever, Glenda Shillingford, sponsor Prakash Dialani and District Governor Nominee Designate Louis Wever
