PHILIPSBURG:--- June 30th, 2019, marked a historic day for the Rotaract Club of St. Maarten Sunrise as they celebrated their change of board ceremony with their first male president in over 10 years.
Rotary’s distinguished guests such as the District Governor-Elect Mr. Louis Wever and Assistant District Governor Ms. Marcellia Henry along with Presidents, Secretaries, guests and other members of various Rotary clubs on the island were all present at this prestigious change of board ceremony held at the Infinity Restaurant in Oyster Bay, where they all indulged in a mouth-watering all-you-can-eat brunch.
Outgoing President Lerissa Rey gave her short outgoing speech on a year well accomplished and thanked her outgoing board for a job well done and provided assurance that the newly elected President Gabriel Flanders Hyman and his board will raise the bar even higher this year.
President Gabriel gave his outstanding speech, stating that if it wasn’t for the “KING” in him to push him to put his best foot forward; he wouldn’t know how he would’ve become President. He also outlined the goals he has set for the club this year, especially seeing that their club will be celebrating 15 years of existence in the next year 2020 which will be a big project on its own.
Former prospective member Mr. Kenny Faustin, who showed great dedication and consistency to being a part of Rotaract, was inducted as a new member and pinned by ADRR (Assistant District Rotaract Representative) Micaela Hart.
President Gabriel Flanders Hyman and Assistant District Governor Marcellia Henry installed the incoming board for 2019-2020.
