Kiwanis Club of Barbados South - 10th Anniversary Awards and Presentation Dinner

Distinguished Lieutenant Governor, Minister of Tourism, Honourable George Payne, in a short presentation, recounted the background to the formation and history of the club. He praised the charter members who were still active members of the club for their dedication and commitment while also acknowledging the contribution of present and past members for the success of the club. He said that Kiwanians have built a reputation for quality and performance and he is happy to be associated with a number of them in his capacity as Minister of Tourism.

President Maurice Clarke in his welcome address commented that as one of the charter members who met in 1989 to plan and formulate the formation and development of the club, he was especially proud to be part of it growth. He continued, "Ten years is not a long time in the life of a club and when one looks at the rapid development in terms of technology and marketing, it is recognised that it is quality and not quantity which is really important. In the early days we concentrated on small projects and events, now we focus on building the name of Kiwanis, particularly in the community where we operate, through the implementation of marketable projects." He went on to say "Whereas in the past, we had to diligently seek new members, we are now having a number of enquiries from persons who have either seen or heard of the work of Kiwanis. Consequently, we have achieved steady growth in membership. To give you and idea, by the time we have inducted our new members tonight, we would have seen an increase of 33% this year, including for the first time, female members." He concluded his address with the following words. "In doing what we ought, we deserve no praise" and we believe that in the Kiwanis Club of Barbados South we have been doing what we ought and are therefore not here to praise ourselves but to show appreciation for the blessings received over the length of our existence."

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