ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MAARTEN CHANGE OF BOARD GALA A HUGE SUCCESS
Posted by Jeffrey Sochrin
on Aug 18, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MAARTEN CHANGE OF BOARD GALA
A HUGE SUCCESS
- Maria Buncamper-Molanus takes Helm as Rotary President
- Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams Inducted as Honorary Member
PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN - JUNE 8, 2013 – On Saturday evening, June 8th, Maria Buncamper-Molanus officially accepted the role of President of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten, effective July 1, 2013 in the Infinity Restaurant at Oyster Bay Resort. Mrs. Buncamper-Molanus addressed the audience, “becoming a member of Rotary 11 years ago was special for me, and becoming president brings additional sentiments as my father, some 41 years ago on March 17, 1972 became a charter member of this very same club”. In her speech, Maria illustrated her plans to take the Rotary International theme of “Engage Rotary and Change Lives” and bring it closer to home. She went on to say, “If we are truly going to engage Rotary and change lives here on St. Maarten, we must address the challenges that exist in our community with respect to poverty and children who have special needs, like Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder, or any other challenge that causes them to learn differently. We do not simply write checks, we get involved and make a difference”.
Outgoing President Robert Judd only had great things to say about Maria Buncamper-Molanus. Mr. Judd thanked Mrs. Buncamper-Molanus for her tireless efforts as Secretary and President-Elect for the past year. He also thanked all of the members of the outgoing Board for their hard work and dedication.
One highlight of the evening was the induction of the Prime Minister, the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams, as an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten. Mrs. Wescot-Williams graciously accepted the honor and was pinned by Maria Buncamper. In her short address to the audience, the Prime Minister said, “Thank you for this great honor. Through cooperation and working together, service clubs, like Rotary, can do so much. St. Maarten is better off today than many years ago because of this type of cooperation. St. Maarten is blessed”.
For the new Rotary year, which begins on July 1, Mrs. Buncamper-Molanus has lined up a team of seasoned philanthropists to serve on her Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons. The new team is Robert Judd (Immediate Past President), Pierre Decelles (Vice President), Deepak (Danny) Ramchandani (Secretary and President-Elect) and Frederick Fleming (Treasurer). Further expanding the ranks, the Club Administration Committee will be chaired by Valda Woodley-Hazel, the Membership Committee will be chaired by Henna Budhrani, the Public Relations Committee will be chaired by Jeffrey Sochrin, the Service Projects Committee will be chaired by Marc Groeneveld, the Rotary Foundation Committee will be chaired by Rik Bergman and Max Pandt, and Franklyn Maynard will serve as Sergeant at Arms. Finally, the Strategic Planning Committee will consist of Maria Buncamper-Molanus, Rebecca Low, Danny Ramchandani and Jeffrey Sochrin.
The evening continued with a silent auction and energetic entertainment from King Beau Beau and the Beaubettes.
For more information please contact the Rotary Club of St. Maarten Press Officer at: press@rotarysxm.org or visit the website www.rotarysxm.org
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About the Rotary Club of St. Maarten:
The Rotary Club of St. Maarten was chartered on March 17, 1972 as result of a September 1970 meeting to form a club on the island. Since its formation, the Rotary Club of St. Maarten has grown in membership and has assisted in the formation of new clubs in the District, including Anguilla (1978), St. Martin Nord (1988), St. Martin Mid-Isle (1997) and St. Martin Sunrise (2004). For more information, visit the club website at www.rotarysxm.org.
ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MAARTEN CHANGE OF BOARD GALA
A HUGE SUCCESS
- Maria Buncamper-Molanus takes Helm as Rotary President
- Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams Inducted as Honorary Member
PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN - JUNE 8, 2013 – On Saturday evening, June 8th, Maria Buncamper-Molanus officially accepted the role of President of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten, effective July 1, 2013 in the Infinity Restaurant at Oyster Bay Resort. Mrs. Buncamper-Molanus addressed the audience, “becoming a member of Rotary 11 years ago was special for me, and becoming president brings additional sentiments as my father, some 41 years ago on March 17, 1972 became a charter member of this very same club”. In her speech, Maria illustrated her plans to take the Rotary International theme of “Engage Rotary and Change Lives” and bring it closer to home. She went on to say, “If we are truly going to engage Rotary and change lives here on St. Maarten, we must address the challenges that exist in our community with respect to poverty and children who have special needs, like Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder, or any other challenge that causes them to learn differently. We do not simply write checks, we get involved and make a difference”.
Outgoing President Robert Judd only had great things to say about Maria Buncamper-Molanus. Mr. Judd thanked Mrs. Buncamper-Molanus for her tireless efforts as Secretary and President-Elect for the past year. He also thanked all of the members of the outgoing Board for their hard work and dedication.
One highlight of the evening was the induction of the Prime Minister, the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams, as an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten. Mrs. Wescot-Williams graciously accepted the honor and was pinned by Maria Buncamper. In her short address to the audience, the Prime Minister said, “Thank you for this great honor. Through cooperation and working together, service clubs, like Rotary, can do so much. St. Maarten is better off today than many years ago because of this type of cooperation. St. Maarten is blessed”.
For the new Rotary year, which begins on July 1, Mrs. Buncamper-Molanus has lined up a team of seasoned philanthropists to serve on her Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons. The new team is Robert Judd (Immediate Past President), Pierre Decelles (Vice President), Deepak (Danny) Ramchandani (Secretary and President-Elect) and Frederick Fleming (Treasurer). Further expanding the ranks, the Club Administration Committee will be chaired by Valda Woodley-Hazel, the Membership Committee will be chaired by Henna Budhrani, the Public Relations Committee will be chaired by Jeffrey Sochrin, the Service Projects Committee will be chaired by Marc Groeneveld, the Rotary Foundation Committee will be chaired by Rik Bergman and Max Pandt, and Franklyn Maynard will serve as Sergeant at Arms. Finally, the Strategic Planning Committee will consist of Maria Buncamper-Molanus, Rebecca Low, Danny Ramchandani and Jeffrey Sochrin.
The evening continued with a silent auction and energetic entertainment from King Beau Beau and the Beaubettes.
For more information please contact the Rotary Club of St. Maarten Press Officer at: press@rotarysxm.org or visit the website www.rotarysxm.org
# # #
About the Rotary Club of St. Maarten:
The Rotary Club of St. Maarten was chartered on March 17, 1972 as result of a September 1970 meeting to form a club on the island. Since its formation, the Rotary Club of St. Maarten has grown in membership and has assisted in the formation of new clubs in the District, including Anguilla (1978), St. Martin Nord (1988), St. Martin Mid-Isle (1997) and St. Martin Sunrise (2004). For more information, visit the club website at www.rotarysxm.org.