PHILIPSBURG:---- Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise promotes literacy and basic education as one of its primary areas of focus. Continuing with this theme on the occasion of St. Martin Day 2015, the Club in a partnership with the Philipsburg Jubilee Library has invited Canadian author, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ms. Linda Marshall to give a lecture entitled:
Are You Living Your Legacy in St. Martin?
The lecture will be held on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:30 – 8:30PM at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library. Entrance is free and Rotary will appreciate donations for its signature SXM Reads project.
Based on her new book Giving Back – How to Find Your Personal Joy and Make a Difference to Others, Linda Marshall will talk about the joy of making a better contribution to the world and particularly to St. Martin. In view of St. Maarten Day on November 11, Linda will focus first on Giving Back with a highlight of nine key attributes that make for a happier, healthier life and some pragmatic but realistic ways to leverage and make a better difference. She will conclude her lecture on the theme of Gratitude. How can we show more Gratitude to this place where we are living our legacies but also to our families, friends and neighbors.
President Marcellia Henry, hopes that this lecture will resonate more positively and encourage people to find ways to personal success and contribute to the wellbeing of our island and help make the world a better place. She is happy to announce that a copy of the book will be donated to the Philipsburg Jubilee Library Director, Mrs. Monique Alberts.
Rotary Sunrise looks forward to welcoming you to the lecture. The club meets at Belair Beach Hotel every Tuesday mornings at 7:00am for fellowship and breakfast. For more information on the club visit us at sxmsunrise.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., we are also on Facebook: Rotary Club of Saint Martin Sunrise.
Introduction to Book
Giving Back: How to Find Your Personal Joy and Make a Difference to Others by Linda Marshall as reviewed by Valerie Parke
We all lead busy lives: raising children, developing careers, managing households, making payments –most days we are like circus entertainers spinning eight plates on six sticks. No matter your age or stage in life, put the sticks down and let the plates tumble to the ground. Take 20 minutes each morning for a week and read Giving Back. Author Linda Marshall will gently and thoughtfully remind you of the importance of families, expressing gratitude, and leading from where you are. Marshall’s reflections help us to move past our own familial thoughts of crazy siblings and whacky in-laws. We have learned much from those who raised us, and we can share those attributes with our families whether those families are composed blood relatives or valued friends. Marshall, through a series of engaging questions rekindles an often forgotten habit of expressing gratitude. Fortunate to live in a First World country, we have so very little to whine about. Finally, there is an entire chapter devoted to personal leadership skills. Marshall chooses classic quotes on leadership from well-known authors to illustrate the importance and strengths of servant leadership. It’s not about becoming the chief-whatever, or the executive manager, or the super boss; it’s about leading from where you are to accomplish personal, workplace, and community goals. After reading Giving Back, you might be tempted to lead a more joyful life, free of stressful juggling acts and focused on strengthening strong and positive relationships with family, friends, work-colleagues, and community members.
