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East Nassau

Service Above Self

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Fridays at 12:30 PM
Nassau Yacht Club
East Bay Street
PO Box SS-6320
Nassau, N.P.  TIN 100326576
Bahamas
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RCEN News & Stories
The Rotary Club of East Nassau is proud to announce its newly installed Board of Executives and Directors for the 2025–2026 Rotary year. As we step into this new chapter, we are energized by Rotary International’s global theme for the year: “Unite for Good.” This theme sets a powerful tone for collaboration, impact, and unity in service.
 
This year marks the 62nd anniversary of our club, which was officially chartered on May 6, 1963. We continue to build upon a rich legacy of fellowship and service, proudly upholding Rotary’s guiding principle of “Service Above Self.”
 
We extend heartfelt congratulations to Rafique Symonette, who has been installed as the 62nd President of the Rotary Club of East Nassau. His installation took place on Saturday, June 28th during our Annual Board Changeover and Awards Ceremony — a memorable evening celebrating leadership, commitment, and community impact.
 
With President Rafique at the helm, supported by a dynamic team of officers and directors, the 2025–2026 Rotary year promises to be one of innovation, purpose, and deeper community engagement. We look forward to uniting with Rotarians across our district and around the world to do good — together.
A Double Celebration: 62 Years of Service & 50 Years of Impact
 
On Friday, May 16th, the Rotary Club of East Nassau held a truly special joint meeting with our sponsor club, the Rotary Club of Nassau — the very club that chartered us 62 years ago on May 6, 1963. This “Celebration Meeting” was filled with joy, pride, and reflection as we marked not just one, but two major milestones:
  • The 62nd Anniversary of the Rotary Club of East Nassau
  • The 50th Anniversary of the Fox Hill Run Feeding Program, our club’s longest-running community initiative since 1975
 
Collaboration, fellowship, and impact—these are the guiding principles of President Kenrad Wilchcombe’s vision for the 2024-2025 Rotary year. As we navigate this journey, the Rotary Club of East Nassau (RCEN) is embracing the power of partnerships by strengthening ties with fellow clubs and expanding our reach in service.
 
Rotary Women of Impact!

Since 1987, the inclusion of women in Rotary has transformed Rotary International, and the Rotary Club of East Nassau (RCEN) proudly celebrates this by spotlighting our six incredible female Past Presidents. 
 
Check out this fantastic article in the Tribune Newspaper (March 6, Business Section, Pg. 15) where RCEN highlights Rotary Women of Impact in honor of International Women's Day 2025.

#RotaryWomenOfImpact  #ServiceAboveSelf
 
Rotary Clubs Unite for a Greater Impact!
 
Collaboration, fellowship, and service at its finest!  The Rotary Club of South East Nassau joins forces with the Rotary Club of East Nassau for the Fox Hill Run, marking 50 years of impact!
 
#RotaryCollaboration  #PeopleOfAction  #FoxHillRun
 
"Rotary - The Power of Hope"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The RCEN Million Dollar Dinner held on February 10, 2024 at the BahaMar Convention Center, was an HUGE success! Yes, we raised $1,000,000 for The Rotary Foundation against the odds but also highlighted the work done by our Bahamas clubs in the recovery from Hurricane Dorian, with the help of the Foundation and many others in the Rotary world. A sigular achievement in our 60th year as a club and in Barry Rassin's year as Chair of the TRF Board of Trustees; Well done RCEN!!
 
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President Elect: Director of Service & Emphasis
2nd Vice President: Director of Fundraising
3rd Vice President: Club Administration
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Immediate Past President: Club Rotary Foundation Chair
Director Vocational Service
Director International Service
Director Environment
Director of Public Image
Director of Membership
Director of Partners in Service
Attendance Chair
Disaster Relief Chair
Literacy Chair
Community Service Chair
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