Rotary E-Club of Raleigh International

03/02/2025

Seventeen members and friends of Rotary E-Club of Raleigh International recently returned from Jamaica where we worked directly with students and staff, at the Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf in Kingston. This concludes the second year of ongoing support for the school serving approximately 120 Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Projects conducted at the school during the 2024-2025 Rotary year are valued over $25,000 USD.

Personal engagement with hands-on projects exemplifies the club's commitment to meaningful service beyond mere financial support of the school. During our trip we painted an inspirational mural, installed a motivational hopscotch game, conducted interactive cultural presentations, and constructed equipment used in vocational education.
District 7710

02/16/2025

So honored!

01/20/2025

On this day when we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let us reflect on one of his most quoted sayings: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’”

As Rotarians, specifically members of the Rotary E-Club of Raleigh International, we can be proud of the impact we are having on the lives of others, particularly the students and staff at Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf in Jamaica. While our efforts have made a difference at the school, they have also made a difference for us as individuals. We have created connections and developed community, across countries. We have grown as individuals, and we have had fun. We are living our motto of Connect. Travel. Serve.

Happy MLK Day!

01/20/2025

See the positive difference we are making in the world!
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01/16/2025

The Rotary e-Club of Raleigh International (RECRI) was formed in 2023 as a cause-based service club. Our cause is Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf in Jamaica. Our work is focused on enhancing the learning environment for the students. One of our projects for the 2024-2025 Rotary year was renovation of the girl’s shower room to allow the students the comfort and dignity of freshening up after PE class in the Jamaican heat.

A Grand Opening Ceremony was held on January 15, 2025 to mark completion of the project. It is beautiful! Thanks to Mr. Wisdom the local contractor and Kingston East and Port Royal Rotarian Alexander Robinson the project manager for your work to bring this project to completion on time and on budget! We appreciate your work to benefit the students at Lister Mair Gilby High School for the Deaf!

Before and after pictures of the project...

LLister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf

01/12/2025

Did you know? In North Carolina, 14% of residents and nearly 20% of children face food insecurity. 💔

Through the MLK Day of Service Meal Packing Program, we’ve provided over 2 million meals since 2007 to families in need. This year, we’re packing 150,000 meals!

📅 When: January 20, 2025
📍 Where: Durham, Clayton, Raleigh

Together, we can fight hunger and build stronger communities! 💙

01/12/2025

New Year - Same Important Goal! Join the effort and become a PolioPlus Society member with your recurring gift at EndPolio.Org/Donate

Has your Club reached their Polio Fundraising Goal Yet? Members can join the PolioPlus Society to help your Club meet its goal. Join online at EndPolio.org/Donate

01/12/2025

We had a fascinating presentation yesterday about the cruise industry. Check it out on our YouTube channel.

Calvin Ashley will describe the growth and evolution of the cruise industry.

01/10/2025

https://www.rotary.org/en/jimmy-carter-says-peace-must-be-fought

It’s a crisp, sunny day in late October, and school groups are touring the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. 

12/10/2024

Members of the Rotary E-Club of Raleigh International live all over the world, but we have clusters of members living in Florida and North Carolina. Both clusters enjoyed an in-person social event on Saturday. The NC group forgot to take pictures, but fortunately the FL group recorded their celebration. I look forward to the next time we're able to meet in person.

12/09/2024

On Saturday, the club was honored by District Governor, Jeff Blass with a virtual presentation of a banner in recognition of achieving 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club status.

We are grateful to our members who support The Rotary Foundation and in return to the Foundation that supports our club projects through District Grants.

Congratulations RECRI for becoming a 100% PHF Club!

11/24/2024

This week our guest speaker was Debby Karemera, Duke/UNC Rotary Peace Fellow from Rwanda. Debby is working towards a Masters of Social Work at the University of North Carolina. Debby has a fascinating life story and is committed to continuing her work in peacebuilding, with a focus on policy making and refugee integration. Watch her presentation and be inspired!

Duke/UNC Rotary Peace Fellow Debby Karemera from Rwanda describes her work in peacebuilding in Rwanda and how she expects to apply her studies in policy deve...