PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Lions Club recently served the community by holding its sixth annual Lions Student Excellence Awards on March 27th 2014 which was the recognition of group 8 (cycle 2 year 4 students) of all the primary schools on the island. This recognition ceremony occurred at the Lions Civic Center in Sucker garden.
According to Lion president Claudio Buncamper and chairperson of the committee Lion Merlyn Schaminee of the St. Maarten Lions Club, N.V. G.E.B.E. stepped up to the plate and truly showed their community spirit by sponsoring the full event. The gesture was greatly appreciated as recognizing young persons for their hard work is something we should not take lightly said GEBE representative Merrill Temmer. Lions president Claudio and his committee thanked GEBE NV profusely for 'adopting' this project. Mr. Jimmy Temmer spoke on behalf of Mr. Maduro. The St. Maarten Lions Club is proud to welcome this corporate citizen onboard the 'service & improvement of life' train. GEBE and everyone who contributed to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community."
Eighteen students from 18 primary schools were selected by and nominated for this recognition by their principal, Student Care Coordinator & homeroom teachers.
These students were selected based on their SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS & PERSONAL GROWTH.
The emphasis is placed on SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS & PERSONAL GROWTH because those elements contribute to developing men & women who will SERVE their direct family/neighborhood and on a larger scale the community in which they live.
The St. Maarten Lions Club acknowledges that all individuals must be taught & nurtured to care for beings & creatures other than themselves.
The clear perception and acceptance of personal responsibility are qualities that are recognized in this group of 11-14 year olds.
The students were addressed by Lion President Claudio Buncamper on the positive qualities & traits they have displayed.
He also voiced a special 'thank you' to the parents & educators who invest time, attention & imparting of social & academic knowledge onto these youngsters.
Each student received a voucher valued at US 360.00 dollars to be used for any activity or purchase of their choosing.
The St. Maarten Lions Club is proud to honor the following students:
- Erwin Jones, Charles Leopold Bell School
- Nayeli Harrigan, St. Joseph School
- Ray Angel Boasman, MAC-Browlia F. Maillard Campus
- Vanesca Saint-Hillaire, Dr. Martin Luther King School
- Ricardo Phang, St. Dominic Primary School
- Shannaz Horne, Sister Borgia School
- Leona Laville, Sister Marie Laurence School
- Raysha Sewpal, Sister Regina School
- Victoria Fong, Sister Magda School
- Paul Deoraj, Hillside Christian- Asha Stevens Campus
- Xavier Doelmoegin, Hillside Christian-Helmich Snijder Campus
- Sebastiaan Vanderkaats, Ruby Labega School
- Austel Richardson, Leonald Connor School
- Ranciel Felix, Prins Willem Alexander School
- Jenesqua Violenus, Prins Willem Alexander School
- Mark Mc Almont, MAC- Rev. John A. Gumbs Campus
- Roniece Williamson, M.G. de Weever School
- Linda Cypre, St. Maarten Sevent-Day School
The St. Maarten Lions Club has 52 members and meets on every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Lions Civic Center at 7.00 pm. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the St. Maarten Lions Club, please contact Lion Claudio Buncamper at 5200250.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the website at www.lionsclubs.org.
