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Installation Edition, July 8, 2022

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Over the next 12 months, we are going to shine a light on projects that put Rotary service on display to the world, and we are going to do it strategically.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2022-2023 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Jennifer E. Jones

very month since I joined Rotary, I’ve looked forward to reading the Rotarian magazine, especially the opening essay from our Rotary president. I’ll admit that as much as I appreciate a digital copy, I still revel in the tactile sensation of sitting down and leafing through the glossy pages. They are a treasure trove of photos and memorable stories about our great organization — the one we all know and love. I have learned so much over the years about service projects and lives that each of you have transformed.

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As a communications professional, I have longed for the day that our stories were a regular part of mainstream media and that our flagship magazine might populate doctor’s offices, coffee shops, or anywhere else people sit, wait, and browse. It’s great that Rotary members are better informed about all we do, and wouldn’t it be that much better if more people knew our stories. All this was top of mind as I thought about our plans for promoting Rotary worldwide in the upcoming year. Over the next 12 months, we are going to shine a light on projects that put Rotary service on display to the world, and we are going to do it strategically. Nick and I will focus on some of the highest impact, sustainable, and scalable Rotary projects from our areas of focus in what we call the Imagine Impact Tour. We are inviting top-tier journalists, thought leaders, and influencers to use their channels to help us raise awareness by reaching people who want to serve but have not yet realized they can do it through Rotary. But there was another important issue to consider — our carbon footprint. I take seriously Rotary’s emerging leadership position on environmental issues. The example set by our members during the pandemic is fundamental to how we carve out our future. That means we will harness digital technology to tell these stories — we will be tweeting, posting, and “going live” to anyone who will listen. We must consider our environment, and part of that means not always

traveling but continuing to connect in meaningful ways as we have for the past two years. Of course, we are social people, and we still need to be together. We simply need to be more mindful of our decisions and think about how we get together just a little bit differently. For example, if we travel to visit a project, we will plan successive visits in neighboring areas. So, what are your stories and who can help tell them? I hope you might consider your own Imagine Impact efforts — your story might

be something you can promote just as easily on social media or during a Zoom call. Think about ways to showcase notable projects in your clubs and districts. We all feel the impact that Rotary service and values have on us. Now it’s our opportunity to share that feeling with others.

Jennifer E. Jones President, Rotary International, 2022-2023

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OUTGOING RCNK PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Kerese Bruce- Patterson

t feels surreal preparing an outgoing message acknowledging how quickly the year went by. It is also fulfilling and I am really thrilled that it was a success.

The year began with a small gathering of no more than thirty people and a 8:00 pm curfew. It now ends with a large Installation and no time limit. It’s indicative of how much has changed throughout the year and how the pandemic forced us to shift our lives and activities in so many ways. This year we maneuvered shifting safely from distant activities to hands-on face-to-face meetings and activities that allowed us to go back in the communities to do even more impactful projects. We also targeted wider communities beyond our borders through virtual impactful initiatives. 2021-22 was indeed the “sweet-spot” where we are able to take advantage of virtual convenience while rejuvenating our souls with returning outdoors. It was an amazing year.

a change in guard does not affect our willingness to work, it only inspires us to continue improving.

A service club really attributes its success to its members, their willingness to serve and their belief in what they do. RCNK is just that! The achievements throughout the year would not have been possible without the amazing members. Every single member played a vital role in realizing the club’s goals and impacting lives across the island and beyond. I raise a toast to my 43 member large club; we are exceptional! I would love to congratulate PE Julie and her team and their elections and willingness to lead the club for the incoming year 202223. Rest assured that we will continue to do our part to have RCNK flag (read feather banner) fly high and proud. Let us be reminded that

The beauty of Rotary, and in particular the Rotary Club of New Kingston, rests in the fact that we are selfless beings. We aggressively work at improving livelihood as best as we can and it is phenomenal the impact we make through our projects. To be a Rotarian is simply amazing and to be elected to lead a club such as this is undoubtedly one of the most honorable things that have ever occurred in my life. Thank you RCNK, for entrusting me to lead the pact this past year. It was both challenging and rewarding. My club members are truly the best out there. We had an amazing year and like I always say: let's unmute our mics and applaud ourselves. Forever yours in Rotary Service and have a great Rotary Year ahead Kerese Bruce-Patterson Rotary Club of New Kingston, President 2021-2022

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INCOMING RCNK PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Julie Ramchandani

appy New Rotary Year! I’m excited for the year ahead and I hope you are too! I believe it’s going to be a wonderful year! I’d like to say a special word of thanks to outgoing President Kerese and her team for her stellar leadership this past year. This past year she, along with her Board has navigated this ship through much uncertainty, and managed to arrive safely on shore after a successful journey! As we embark on this Year, I urge each of you to Imagine Rotary. Imagine the endless possibilities of what we can do to make this world a better place.

Imagine how strong we can be when we do it all together, hand in hand. Imagine how much we can help as long as we have the heart to do it.

As the year unfolds, there are many plans and ideas to roll out, some of which include projects from each of our areas of focus, as well as

strengthening our membership and bringing back some more of the great dynamics and camaraderie we share within our club. My team and I have put a lot of thought and effort into how best we can respond to the needs within our communities, how we can grow more and do more, and how we can make this world a better place. No challenge is too big for Rotarians. The bigger the challenge, the more passionate the Rotarian!

I hope that this year will bring great value and be an amazing experience for all involved and I look forward to your support! Julie Ramchandani Rotary Club of New Kingston, President 2022-2023

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2019-2020 RCNK PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Lowell Dilworth

t was a pleasure to serve the Rotary Club of New Kingston in the capacity of President for the 2019 -2020 Rotary year. The work rate of our dynamic team facilitated the execution of numerous projects in the areas of education, health, community development, water and sanitation as well as conflict prevention. Our focus on education, community development and health saw us traverse varied terrains throughout the island in order to execute projects that were strategically planned for underserved communities. Our efforts were recognized and our club was rewarded both by District 7020 as well as Rotary International. I believe that amidst the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and the spinoff restrictions, we managed to change lives and by extension change communities in a positive way. My main desire is for this trend to continue in line with Rotary’s core

values and in tandem with the 20192020 theme, ‘Rotary connects the world.’

I believe that the role of Rotary has been amplified especially with current global events that has led to uncertainties in the areas of food security, energy security and growing health concerns. I implore all members of RCNK and Rotary in general to play key roles in reenergizing the global community by restoring it to a sense of equilibrium and stability to which there will exist a level of equity that should prove fair to all concerned. Let us however start by identifying the most critical needs within our local communities. Following this, we should aim to galvanize appropriate support with the overall aim of making the most significant impact with our projects. Despite prevailing global conditions, it was a great year for all Rotarians

to be of service to our fellow men. I implore all Rotarians that as we continue to be of service, let us always look for additional ways to serve.

Lowell Dilworth President 2019-2020

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Congratulates

the Rotary Club of New Kingston on its 32nd anniversary. Keep striving for “Service Above Self”

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CHAIRMAN OF THE 2020-2023 INSTALLATION BANQUET COMMITTEE MESSAGE

he Rotary Club of New Kingston celebrated its thirty-second year of existence on April 30, 2022. Over this period of time we have hosted Installation Banquets for the transition of leadership from one administration to the next. However, for the last two Rotary years we were forced to hold our Installation ceremonies online, without the involvement of most of our family, friends, collaborators and well-wishers due to the impact of the COVID19 pandemic. We are thankful that the pandemic protocols have been eased to the extent that we can once again meet face-to-face and as a result we are back with a bang as the support has been tremendous. The club has made significant strides over these past thirty-two years towards the fulfilment of Rotary’s mission of providing service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace. The last two years, though challenging, did not daunt us and we were presented with numerous awards and recognition for the work we did, some of which are displayed pictorially in this magazine.

Clive McClean to have chaired the 2022 Installation and Banquet Committee of The Rotary Club of New Kingston for the investiture of the 2022 to 2023 Administration with Julie Ramchandani as President. I therefore thank the team of committed and hardworking Rotarians for their support and professionalism in getting the job done. I also take this opportunity to thank, on behalf of the club, our partners, sponsors, donors and other contributors for their overwhelming support; including those others who have placed advertisements in our Early Riser Magazine. We are most grateful and hope through the wide circulation of our magazine some benefit will redound to your respective companies. We hope that you, our sponsors, collaborators, well-wishers, family and friends, will enjoy the dinner and entertainment that we have provided this year in an effort to make this a successful and memorable event. Clive Mclean Chairman Installation Banquet Committee

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OUTGOING DISTRICT 7020 2022- 2023 DISTRICT GOVERNOR MESSAGE Louis Weaver

ear Fellow Rotarians, First Lady Amanda and I would like to congratulate the Outgoing Board of the Rotary Club of New Kingston for your dedication and service this Rotary Year! Despite the global challenges, your Board and Club Members were able to show the true nature of Rotary and “Serve to Change Lives”. I must commend each and every one of you for serving your community and internationally. To the Incoming Board, we wish you all much success for the new Rotary Year! Continue to do good in this World, through sustainable projects and by inspiring and motivating those around you.

Showcase Rotary to the world through Social Media, Local Newspapers and Radio Broadcasts and show them that we are not just a service club – we are Rotary Clubs that create lasting change around the World and in our communities. We are the leaders and problem solvers, and it takes great commitment and dedication to change the World, one life at a time.

Yours in Rotary Service, Louis Wever District Governor 2021-2022 District 7020

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INCOMING DISTRICT 7020 2022- 2023 DISTRICT GOVERNOR MESSAGE Deborah Y. Howell

otary Clubs of Jamaica Dear President and Club Officers, It is with pride and boundless joy I extend congratulations to you and the Rotary Clubs of Jamaica on your installation for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year. I am confident in your ability, coupled with the training and support of the club, that you will have a banner year. Consistent with Rotary International President Jennifer ’s theme, “Imagine Rotary,” there is so much

we can do together to accomplish Rotary’s goals. As a District we have expanded our vision to incorporate the “Infinite Possibilities” that can be achieved. There are opportunities galore to be original and innovative in meeting Rotary’s intent. We are emerging from the Pandemic, and we aim to chart a new course to be bigger, bolder, better than before. Our basic goal remains the same; make the world a better place for all.

I look forward to collaborating with you for the betterment of our clubs, communities, and ourselves. The world will be a better place because of the work we do. Thank you for accepting the challenge. Enjoy the year, it is going to be awesome! Yours in Rotary Service, Deborah Y. Howell District Governor 2022-2023

JENNIFER JONES 2022-23 President Rotary International

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ASSISTANT GOVERNOR 2022-2023 JAMAICA SOUTH CENTRAL, DISTRICT 7020 MESSAGE

congratulate outgoing President, Mrs. Kerese Bruce-Patterson, the Board, and members of the Rotary Club of New Kingston on an outstanding year of service, contributions to The Rotary Foundation, and high achievement in being recognized as a club of Distinction, club of the month, a 100% Foundation giving club, an EREY (every Rotarian, every year) club, while copping so many other awards and recognitions. The club epitomizes Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” and certainly fulfilled the mandate of RI President Shekhar Metha “Serve to change lives.” It also held several successful webinars on genderbased violence, again responding to the mandate to focus on women and girls during this Rotary year. The RCNK continues “Doing good in the world” with the healing little hearts programme at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, the product of a Rotary Foundation Global

William Bill Aiken Grant. I am certain that outgoing President Kerese Bruce-Patterson will highlight the many projects, programmes and initiatives the club successfully executed for the 2021/22 Rotary year at tonight’s function. Well done team RCNK! The club also responded to the RI President’s mandate to grow Rotary by inducting 3 new members during the year. I am certain that Rotarians Marsha, Nicola, and Kristen will each contribute significantly to the work of the club through their respective passions. On a sad note, District 7020 mourns the loss of Past President Rosemarie Gibbs, the club’s first female president, Rotarians Hilary Jardine, and Carl Chantrielle who all passed during the last Rotary year. We will miss them and their respective contributions to club life but know they have been called to higher service. I welcome incoming President Julie

Ramchandani-Harpalani and her board. President Julie transitioned from Rotaract to Rotary and is therefore no stranger to Rotary, having served as President of New Kingston Rotaract Club (NKRC). She has also served and continues to serve at the District level having been District 7020’s Secretary, and in the last Rotary year, District 7020’s Rotarian Action Groups Chair. President Julie is therefore well positioned to take the club to new levels of achievement through her personal work ethic, leadership skills and knowledge of Rotary. I wish for her and her team an overwhelmingly successful year as they together “Imagine Rotary” and all its infinite possibilities.

William Bill Aiken Assistant Governor 2022-2023 Jamaica South Central, District 7020

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THE 2019-2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Committed to Nation Building Through Service

he Rotary Club of New Kingston under the leadership of Past President Lowell was set at making a positive impact. Although we were faced with a global crisis in the 2019/20 Rotary Year, we managed to execute a slate of projects in line with Rotary’s goals and areas of focus. We upgraded the children’s bathroom at the Mission House Basic school in Gordon Town to ensure compliance with the Early Childhood Commission. A criterion for registration by the Commission.

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At the Kintyre Basic School we executed a Water and Sanitation project. All RCNK hands were on deck as we installed a hand washing station and piping to ensure potable water in the School’s kitchen. The institution and the wider community have unreservedly expressed their gratitude for our involvement and engagement. We were also fortunate in having representatives from the District, including our 2019-2020 Assistant Governor PP Robin and 2019-2022 District Governor Delma Maduro accompany us at the Kintyre Basic School. It was a fulfilling venture made possible by the hard work of Rotarians and community members alike.

The Covid-19 outbreak provided new opportunities for the Club to act and make our presence felt in the communities we serve especially among vulnerable groups.

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Our visits and donations to the Harrison Home for the Aged, the Wortley Home, The George Abrahams Home as well as other organisations that cater to vulnerable groups were appreciated.

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Both Rotarians and members of the Business community contributed to the venture. This augurs well for the future and as Rotary continues to engage members of the business community and the wider community in worthwhile ventures.

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The Health Fair at the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School is a longstanding project of our club and this was again successfully carried out in this Rotary year.

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Popularly known as the “Health Club” we made representation as we observed World Diabetes Day.

We joined forces with UWI-Kiwanis and implemented a Health Fair in St. Ann.

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In conjunction with the Rotaract Club of New Kingston we also executed a major rehabilitation project at the Nannyville Community Centre, covering the focus areas of Peace and Conflict Prevention as well as Basic Education and Literacy.

As a club, we are fortunate to have celebrated a milestone, that of our 30th anniversary. Numerous activities were planned and executed and one of the main highlights of it all was centered around the induction of women into Rotary and into the Rotary Club of New Kingston.

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Other projects that fall within the themes of Peace and Conflict Prevention as well as Economic and Community Development were initiated and continued throughout the subsequent administration.

ROTARY CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON | EARLY RISER MAGAZINE 2022 The invaluable contributions made by women cannot be overstated as they remain key components of the engine that drives the Rotary Club of New Kingston towards sustainable growth. Radio Interview-Celebrating our 30th Anniversary Our Gary Grant awards ceremony for that year focused on the important aspect of Water and Environmental Sciences. The awardees are appreciative and were impressed at the timely emphasis and focus placed on the critical aspects of environmental conservation especially in light of an increasing global trend and emphasis towards conservation and environmental protection.

Our impact in the district was noticeable to the extent that we are no longer seen as the best kept secret in Rotary District 7020, but instead we are now known for the impactful projects that we execute.

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Recognition for Disease Prevention and Treatment & Fellowship

“I therefore take this opportunity to formally congratulate all the members of the Rotary Club of New Kingston for their hard work that enabled us to win the highly coveted club of the month award and other commendations over the year.” Past President Lowell As Rotarians we are called upon to act, to fulfill a need, to engage vulnerable communities and to improve the health and wellbeing of our fellow Human. Throughout this year, we managed to rise to the occasion with alacrity as we approached projects with a sense of purpose. This approach has garnered renewed importance especially in these times of global uncertainty.

As a club, I wish for us to continue and improve upon this trend in line with the Rotary 4-way test, of the things we think say or do, is it the truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it bring goodwill and better friendships, will it be beneficial to all concerned.”

Past President Lowell

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THE 2020-2021 ROTARY YEAR REVIEW OF EXCELLENCE The 2020 – 2021 Rotary year started with a lot of uncertainties on how the club should operate given that the world was just starting to come to grips about the corona pandemic. Planning had to be done on a weekby-week basis as we navigated through the different waves and the ever-changing government regulations.

Given the difficulties, Past President Neville and the Board were determined to not only ensure that the club survived but thrived, as many other clubs were finding it difficult to even have meetings. We had our first couple of meetings on zoom. We had to adjust our format to ensure members remained engaged.

Throughout the year we were able to conduct projects which improved communities in and around New Kingston, and even as far as Watt Town in St Ann. We donated care packages to persons affected by the pandemic, we got our hands dirty while painting class rooms at YWCA and delivered thirty (30) gift baskets to new mothers at the maternity ward at Victoria Jubilee Hospital just to name a few of the

projects we carried out.

We inducted eight (8) persons including five (5) former members from our Rotaract club. In excess US $15,600 was donated to the Rotary Foundation and we had six (6) new Paul Harris fellows.

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For our Gary Grant Vocational Awards, we honoured individuals in the Information Technology field namely Doug Halsall and Chris Reckord. The Club also awarded the Victor Rhône Ethics Awards to Dr. Jacquline BisasorMckenzie for her work in navigating Jamaica through the pandemic.

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During the Rotary Year 2020-21, Rotary International included Environment as an Area of Focus. As such, one of our major club initiatives was the creation of the post of Environmental Committee Chair.

"I would like to thank all the Officers and Directors of the club for their dedicated service throughout the year. It was through this effort, that the club was able to obtain the “Certificate of Distinction” - one of the highest awards a club can obtain from the District. Thank you."

We had an excellent year. We grew, we executed our projects and we made our communities a better place. We showed resilience in the face of the challenges.

IPP Neville Graham President 2020-21

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THE 2021-2022 ROTARY YEAR THE YEAR WAS... FANTASTIC President Kerese Bruce-Patterson 2021-22 was a year of great loss, highlights and outstanding achievements. The world began opening back its borders while we tried to regain comfort socializing in pre-pandemic ways with the knowledge of the effects of COVID-19 and the importance of exercising the protocols to keep us safe. It was a tricky year but the Rotary Club of New Kingston members navigated and succeeded. It is indicative of the nature and resilience of its members.

PP Rosie Gibbs bestows Rtn Carl Chantrielle with his PHF recognition.

We regrettably lost three amazing Rotarians this year, namely Rtns Hillary Jardine, Carl Chantrielle and PP Rose-Marie Gibbs. Each contributing in their respective ways and being remembered and honoured for their individual stellar contribution and impact they made. We will miss them and continue to treasure the memories we shared.

Rtn Hillary Jardine along with Julian Robinson, MP, PPs Lloyd Butler and Marvin Reid.

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Navigating the Pandemic The pandemic brought on its challenge as we are all aware. One of these challenges prohibited the weekly face to face meetings that we grew accustomed to for thirty years prior. We were thrown to virtual interactions in 2020 which meant that we had not physically seen some of our members for 2 years when this Rotary Year began. We proceeded cautiously in resuming face to face activities but we still needed to maintain engagement and encourage better comradery given the isolation the pandemic brough on. The “partna plan” was implemented to address this and it encouraged greater interactions between our members and we were successful in making members aware of each other’s achievements and losses.

Further to this, we kept close tabs on our older members, we maintained regular contact to remind them of how vital they are to the Club’s existence and successes. Subsequent to losing three members, this became more paramount: giving roses while they are still alive. As such, the administration not only visited our elder members but also gifted our Charter members and members who fall within the remit of the “Rule of 85”, a gift to illustrate our appreciation to and for them.

PP Locksley Lindo with President Kerese.

We celebrated thirty-two years this administrative year and we were overjoyed to have worshipped and fellowshipped together in April. We celebrated with families and recognized the amazing work this club continues to do.

Rtn Carlton Scott with President Kerese.

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RCNK celebrates 32 years with worship at the Hope Fellowship Church. like PP Rosie, transformed lives through service. PP Rosie became the first female member in 2010 and later elevated to the first female president in 2016-17. The proud recipient of this award was no other than PP Novelett Grant, member of the Rotary Club of Manor Park and former Acting Commissioner of Police. The awards ceremony was well attended and featured in print media. We are thankful to Select Brands, CPJ and the JN Group for making it possible.

Further, we continued in our tradition in staging the Gary Grant Vocational and Victor Rhone Ethics Award. We focused on women in Finance, Accounting and Auditing and were honoured to award Audrey Tugwell Henry, Allison Peart and Pamela Monroe-Ellis respectively for their outstanding service to this nation and their overwhelming knowledge in the field. In honour of our dear PP Rosie, the Club launched the inaugural Rose-Marie Gibbs Transformational Award for Women to recognize women who,

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PP Allison Peart, PP Novelette Grant, President Kerese, Mrs. Audrey Tugwell Henry and Mrs. Pamela MonroeEllis at our Annual Awards.

Service Above Self While we continued in our traditions, we embarked on providing service in the only way we know how: with alacrity and sincerity. In preparing for the year, the administration was tasked with developing projects based on the needs within communities and ways to effect these projects that will not only be impactful but also within the remit of what could be executed in a pandemic.

The task was not easy, neither was it daunting. The target was aimed at implementing a project per Area

of Focus and also to execute, at minimum ,one initiative per calendar month. That minimized our projects to 7 and a ceiling of 12. Despite this limit, the administration was able to implement 18 projects along with other activities and fellowships.

While we were not able to fulfil all planned projects, we were able to implement unplanned initiatives that were just as impactful. Our efforts to provide stellar service to improve the livelihood of our community members continue to be of upmost importance in our cause and call for action.

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Disease Prevention and Treatment We were pleased to stage our Annual Health Fair that was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic. This year, the need blossomed from our usual provisions and we answered the clarion call by partnering with the South East Reginal Health Authority and the Ministry of Health and Wellness to host a Vaccination Blitz where the general public had a choice of either the Johnson and Johnson, AstraZeneca or Pfizer Vaccines. A total of 141 persons were inoculated, 50 students from the Constant Spring and Junior High School were treated through dental care and countless others benefited from edutainment provided by the Bashy Bus Crew who focused on the elimination of Gender Based Violence – our major initiative this year. The Health Fair was a phenomenal success and we thank our sponsors and partners who made it possible. These include, but surely not limited to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Lasco, St. John’s Ambulance, the University of the West Indies Dental School, the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School, the countless Doctors, Nurses and Volunteers who contributed and many more. Stemming from the Health Fair, through University Hospital of the West indies Dental School, we were able to assess that there was a need to continue providing oral care as follow up to students who benefited at the Health Fair and an opportunity for those who did not. As a result, a total of twenty-eight (28) students of the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School were transported to and from the UWI Polyclinic in order to receive further dental care. We appreciate the Support from the parents and staff of the Constant Spring and Junior High School and the UWI Polyclinic for assisting in providing the service needed.

RCNK Members and Volunteers at our Annual Health Fair and Vaccination Blitz.

President Kerese and Nola Phillpotts-Brown from Chain of Hope Jamaica engages a beneficiary and her father.

We were able to participate in Global Grant in partnership with the Rotary Club of Huntersville/ Lake Norman, Chain of Hope and Gift of Life in an amazing mission dubbed Healing Hearts across Jamaica. Through this mission, the team was able to perform surgical and catheterization procedures at the Bustamante Children Hospital on thirty-four (34) children from across the island. For this, we are immensely proud and motivated to continue this initiative. We have since applied for another Global Grant with the same partnerships and even more sponsors to continue healing little hearts in Jamaica.

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Surgical Mission at the Bustamante Children’s Hospital We were also successful in our District Grant application which was used to fund the purchase and donation of a Bladder Scan Machine to the Urology Department of the University Hospital of the West Indies. This machine will assist in providing greater health care to in and out patients and as the current

method used to determine postvoid urine is immensely invasive and may cause the risk of infections. Dr. Carl Bruce, Medical Chief of Staff, UHWI, describes the project as an exemplary one stating that “this machine is well needed and we are truly thankful to RCNK for this kind donation.”

In continuing our efforts to improve health across the island, we held a Childhood Obesity Talk with the students and members of the Queen’s Preparatory School’s EarlyAct Club. PP Marvin Reid, an expert on the topic was the Guest Speaker Childhood for this meeting with the EarlyAct Club. This was not only beneficial and informative to the students who virtually attended, it was tremendously fun and entertaining.

The aforementioned is surely an indication of how proud we are to tackle Disease Prevention and Treatment as we continue to live up to the nickname “the health club.” Further to our many projects, we also partnered with the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains and the Rotaract

President Kerese, Dr. Carl Bruce, PP Peta-Gay, AG Bill Aiken and Dr. Belinda Morrison Blidgen at the official handing over of the Bladder Scan Machine at the UHWI. Clubs of New Kingston (NKRC) and Liguanea Plains to hold our World Greatest Meal Fundraiser at the Julie Mango Restaurant. Proceeds from the sale of meals equating to $36,918.49 was contributed to the Polio Plus Fund along with proceeds from the sale of polio plus bands.

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Members of RCNK and the Presidents of the Rotaract Clubs of Liguanea Plains and New Kingston.

Water and Sanitation Our longstanding partnership with the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School have fostered a relationship where it is suitable for us to conduct needs assessments and to be informed of the needs of the students and staff to facilitate an improved environment for learning. As a result, we became aware of the need of a pump and tank for the school's use. Through its selfless sponsorship, Joong Home Centre was able to provide 1,000 gallon tank to the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School. We aggressively continued our efforts to have this pump and tank project launched and in commission for the school’s use especially in light of the ongoing pandemic and the need to continue in our efforts to encourage proper hygiene. RCNK was able to not only donate the tank through the aforementioned sponsorship, we donated dollars ($60,000) toward the purchase of supplies and labour to commission the project. We are proud to report that the initiative will be complete and in operation for summer classes and beyond.

Secretary Dorrett, DG Louis, Vice Principal Mrs. Wiggins, President Kerese and Principal Mr. Dillon of the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School.

Maternal and Child Health While we were limited in our projects targeting Maternal and Child Health, we were able to host Dr. Leo Walker, OBGYN, who addressed on Gestational Diabetes, its effects and causes. The presentation was informative and have expanded our knowledge on the topic.

While it was our aim to continue in the club’s previous project to gift baskets to new mothers and newborns at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, we unfortunately could not continue in this initiative this year as we experienced difficulties to executing same. The administration planned to continue the Baby Basket Initiative at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital. Unfortunately we were not able to do so due to unforeseen difficulties. However, we also able to host Dr. Tracy-Ann

Brown who gave an informative presentation on Heart Health and Pain Management.

Economic and Community Development RCNK hosted our Economic Development Webinar in November where two fellow Rotarians, namely Rtn Jubel Hay and PP Howard Smith who addressed the attendees on Taxation and Team Management respectively. The webinar was well attended and enlightening; a true benefit to all who attended.

We have always recognized and appreciated the importance of partnership. As such, a group inclusive of members of RCNK visited and toured Boys Town, developed friendships and discussed possible future partnership with several organizations to benefit the

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community to include the Boys Town Vocational Training Centre. On the spirit of partnership, a project initiated by the Queen’s EarlyAct Club, the RCNK and NKRC joined forces to compile and gift the wards of the Wortley Home for Girls 16 care packages just in time for Christmas. These packages were geared to bring merriment and encourage healty hygiene among the girls.

Gifting Care Packages to the 16 wards of the Wortley Home for Girls. Subsequently, the staff of the Tradegar Park Primary School reached out to the Club seeking assistance to refurbish their Grade 5 classroom. On assessing the need, we were able to not only do rehabilitation to the Grade 5 classroom but we also painted the Grade 4 classroom, exterior of the school and worked along with student, staff, parents and community members to execute other rehabilitation works. This project was possible with donations made by Berger Paints, instrumental contributions by Rotarians and Parents alike. The students and staff expressed their appreciation for our willingness in responding to their need. We are assured to continue in this partnership.

President Kerese and Rtn Julio presenting Care Packages.

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Parent doing concrete work on the exterior of the Classrooms.

Painting job on the exterior of the school.

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Rotarians and community members interact while carry-out rehab works at the Tradegar Park Primary School.

RCNK Members stand proud outside of the Tradegar Park Primary School.

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Basic Education and Literacy Coupled with rehabilitation works done at the Tradegar Park Primary School, the Club embarked on its Labour Day project by continuing

our partnership with the Watt Town Primary and Infant School by doing several rehabilitation works. Through kind donations from past and current Rotarians, sponsorship from Sherwin Williams Paints and

intervention from parents, staff and community members, we were able to tile and re-tile and paint several classrooms and the school’s Reading and Resource Room.

President Kerese and community members titling classroom at the Watt Town Primary School.

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PP Lowell painting the Resource Room at the Watt Town Primary School. Our project at the Watt Town Primary School is as a result of our longstanding relationship with the school. We are aware of the needs of the school and do our very best to integrate the community in the execution of our project to promote sustainability and involvement.

At the beginning of the school year, we were able to conduct a Book and Stationary Drive that yielded enough material for us to donate 30 packages to students of the Watt Town Primary School, books to their Library and Reading Room and material for their Infant

Department and Administrative Office. The relationship with the Watt Town community strengthen this past year and we are committed to continue in our efforts to bolster the school and community.

In other efforts to promoted Basic Education and Literacy, President Kerese and PP Peta-Gay participated in a broadcast on Mello FM to commemorate World Literacy Day. Reiterating the importance of literacy across all age group while promoting the club’s efforts and advances throughout the years.

President Kerese, Secretary Dorrett and PP Lowell at the Book and Stationary Drive presentation at the Watt Town Primary School.

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Peace and Conflict Prevention At the conceptualization of the year’s plan, the elimination of Gender Based Violence (GBV) was dubbed the flagship project of the year. We were tasked with developing differing approaches to target the elimination of GBV, from public education to health care. Not only did the Bashy Bus Crew provide eductainment geared at the elimination of GBV, but they also provided free HIV and Syphillis testing to all who desired this. We

President Kerese and PP Peta-Gay at Mello FM Studios on World Literacy Day.

embarked on a public education campaign to highlight the types of GBV, the effects on Mental Health and the Institutions that are available to provide relief and recourse. Our speakers included Former Acting Commissioner of Police Novelette Grant, Moyin Williams from the Jamaica Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Monique Long from UN Women, Jayson Downer from Men of God Against Violence and Abuse, Professor Dr. Wendel Abel and Abby-Gale Clarke from Bureau of Gender Affairs. One of the most profound lessons from these workshops were the mental health impact abuse has on all genders and that men too are often abused contrary to our cultural beliefs. We appreciated the panelists and attendees of our workshops and will continue to do the work in our individual capacities to eliminate GBV.

Environment Our Environmental Committee was fully active and strong this past year. We were enlightened with e-tips weekly at our general and business meetings. Along with that, the committee planned and executed two major environmental projects this past year.

The team out for Beach Clean-Up at the Rae Town Fishing Village.

In partnership with the Rotaract Club of New Kingston, we came out in strong numbers along with community members and participated in a Beach Clean-up at the Rae Town Fishing Village. This was of a Jamaica Environment Trust Beach Initiative where supplies such as gloves, garbage bags, tally sheets and sanitizers were supplied by the Trust. The work was tremendous and impactful and over 80 bags of garbage to including plastic and glass bottles, clothing and electronics were collected at the sight.

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We also partnered with the St. George’s College Interact Club, the EarlyAct Club of the Shortwood Practicing School and the E-Club of the Shortwood Teachers College to execute a day of tree planting exercises. The seedlings were provided by the Forestry Department through the Government’s tree planting initiative. We planting seedlings to include poui, pride of Barbados, ackee and donated seedlings to each school for their planting and care.

EarlyActors planting the ackee tree at the Shortwood Practicing School

Conclusion At the end of it all, the Rotary Club of New Kingston copped the Distinction Award from the District, District 7020, along with the Club of the Month (COTM) Gold Award and the Bronze Award for Public Image.

DG Louis presents the Club’s Gold Award for Club of the Month to President Kerese.

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We have also earned our EREY Banner and the 100% TRF Giving Banner as our average TRF Giving this year exceeded US$100. We also celebrated winning the COTM in December (Disease Prevention and Treatment Month) and placing second for the month of November (Foundation Month). We are dubbed one of the most improved club in the District due to our efforts in contributions to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). We lived up to our expectations and desires as we surpassed our goals this year for both the Annual Fund and the Polio Plus Fund.

DG Louis presents the Club’s Distinction Award to President Kerese.

"The Rotary Club of New Kingston is nothing short of exceptional. It was indeed a tremendous year and congratulations are due for each and every member. We will continue in our work to provide excellent service and serving to change lives." Kerese Bruce-Patterson President 2021-2022

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WHEN IMPACT BECOMES IMMEASURABLE Rotary Club of New Kingston’s Dedication to Past President Rosemarie Gibbs gained a powerhouse. A tenacious force who will change the dynamics of a club and become the first female president of the club in another six years.

he year is 2010, some twenty-one years subsequent to the Council on Legislation vote to eliminate the requirement in the RI Constitution that membership in Rotary clubs be limited to men, Rosemarie Gibbs is proposed as a member to the Rotary Club of New Kingston (RCNK) with a 100% male contingent. The members are at odds with each other:

Rose Marie Gibbs was a phenomenal woman. Nonsensical, principled, hilarious and brilliant are some of the words that best describe the moving force that she was. Her facial expressions were novel to indicate her displeasure or approval of what was taking place around her and that would gauge any conversation going on. Her exuberance was contagious and her air intimidating.

career to public administration as a reputable civil servant. She was dedicated to youth empowerment and believed that the work and continuity of Rotary rests with youths, particularly those from our youth arms.

“No female members!” “But Rotary is changing, Rotary has changed…so can we.”

President Clive, at the time, has a tough decision to make - “do we admit this woman and loose some members? Or do we cast her aside and keep our members happy?” The decision is clear: Let’s welcome our first female member!

The Club may have lost some members, during the transition, but it

She was simply a force to reckon with.

While breaking barriers for us women within the club and being the first female president in the Rotary Year 2016-17, PP Rosie became a Paul Harris Fellow the year she was inducted to membership and within the next four years, she became a PHF+4. She was an Attorney-at-Law by profession who dedicated her

In 2017, PP Rosie wrote “They (the young generation) must be empowered to be in the vanguard of the Rotary Movement to ensure that the Object and mission of Rotary continue into the next generation and beyond. Our collective love of Rotary and of its future demands no less.” She epitomized this belief through her Rotary work. PP Rosie’s legacy was simply immeasurable, my membership and current presidency would not have

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been possible without her dedication to Rotary’s great cause to withstand her tumultuous induction to the club to become one of the most respected and loved Rotarians RCNK has ever produced. Since PP Rosie’s entry into the Rotary Club of New Kingston, the club currently holds thirteen female members to twenty-eight male members with prospects of growing that number each year. Not only will we grow our female membership, we will also continue in our camaraderie and work harder to better the lives of those in and around our communities; to be force to reckon with within our region and to be the future Rotary demands.

The Rotary Club of New Kingston intends to honour the legacy of PP Rosie Gibbs through launching the Rosemarie Gibbs Award targeting Rotarian Women dedicated to their craft in their respective profession and their undeniable and immeasurable work within the Rotary Movement. We will be launching this award in the current Rotary Year and will not limit our nominees to any geographical location.

We will miss the laughs and cherish the memories of PP Rosie. Until we meet again, sleep well. Kerese Bruce-Patterson President RY2021-22 Rotary Club of New Kingston

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SECRETARY’S REPORT: 2021-2022 INTRODUCTION

t was “the best of times and the worst of times” for the Rotary Club of New Kingston; a year brimful of promise, yet fraught with problems primarily precipitated by the continued onslaught of a global health crisis. Against the backdrop of legal strictures and structures we kept our gathering to the prescribed minimum, creatively scaling our Installation banquet to a simple, yet sophisticated hybrid ceremony at the Precedent Suites, Winchester Business Centre on June 25. And so began our Rotary year 2021-2022 on 1 July 2021.

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and three fellowship meetings:

It was the winter of despair: We commenced the year with 46 members: 42 active; two on leave of absence, and two honorary members. Regrettably, we bade farewell to three: Hilary Vincent Jardine, who made his transition on 17 October, 2021; PP Rosie Gibbs who transitioned August 17, 2021; and Charter Member, Carl Chantrielle on Sunday, February 6. Every effort was made to reach out to their families and to attend the thanksgiving service.

It was the age of wisdom: In the face of the pandemic, we repaired the majority of our meetings to the zoom platform, which worked to the advantage of those who were not wont to arrive early. With the exception of two meetings, which were not held because of intervening national holidays Independence Day, Friday August 6 and Good Friday, 2 April 2021 - we closed the year having convened 51 meetings of which two were club forums; six business meetings; and two combined general meetings; one with the Rotary Club of St Andrew 18 February and the other with the New Kingston Rotaract Club on April 1.

Blended meeting on 30 July 2021: Altamont Court with Guest Speaker PDG Mike Fennel on Jamaica’s exploits in Track and Field: 27 members attended (66%)

It was the epoch of incredulity: Amidst a pandemic, the Club hosted seven face-to-face general meetings

Blended meeting on 26 November: Foundation Month at the Julie Mango Restaurant with

It was the spring of hope: On March 25, 2022, we inducted two new members, Marsha Allen Russell and Nicola Thompson and on April 22, we inducted a third, Kristen McKenzie ending our year with an active membership of 43; one honorary and one on leave of absence.

Full face-to-face on 24 December 2021: Christmas Fellowship at the Courtleigh Hotel with reflections from AG Bill and recognition of nurses and doctors who supported our November Health Fair and vaccination Blitz. 17 members attended [42%] Blended meeting on 12 November at Julie Mango with PDG Patrick Adizua on Donor Recognition 27 Members attended [68%]

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Juliet Bodley on Mental Health Matters. 27 Persons present (67%) Blended meeting on 25 March. Induction ceremony for Marsha Allen Russell and Nicola Thompson. 33 persons attended [79%] Full face-to-face on 29 April at the Terra Nova Hotel for the Gary Grant, Victor Rhone and Rosie Gibbs Awards. 25 members attended [58%] Blended meeting on 27 May at Julie Mango with DG Louis Wever and First Lady Amanda Wever.

29 members attended. [69%]. At this meeting presentation of the awards for the year were made by the DG and the Club also proudly handed over a new bladder scanner to representatives of the UHWI. Jamsgiving Restaurant

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Anniversary Fellowship Brunch at the Senior Common Room UWI, Mona Health Fair and Vax Blitz after project Fellowship at JenCare

Our weekly attendance, with makeups, peaked at 90% on October 1 and actual attendance peaked at 83% on June 3. There is a correlation between the nature of the meeting, the topic being treated and the level of attendance. The meetings, which were well attended were meetings with engaging informative and in some cases, intriguing topics. The following meetings achieved the highest actual attendance of 80% and over: September 17: Raymond Pryce on the Price of Education: 80%

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE Our actual average attendance to date stands at 67% and with makeup, 74%. The club also enjoyed consistently strong and positive participation in, and contribution to club activities and special projects. These activities also served as a platform for relationship and fellowship building:

Three of our meetings fell below 60% and one fellow below 50%

October 01: Rtn Travis Graham on Social Enterprise, a model for sustainable community development 80%

Two Club Forums fell below the targeted attendance of 70 %

March 18: Dr Tracy Ann Brown. Heart Health and Pain Management. 80%

The lowest attendance was the face-to-face meeting held on 24 December with 42%. September 19 recorded attendance of 55%

Ten of our weekly meetings fell below the target of 70% attendance; of those four were business meetings;

March 25: Induction Ceremony, AG Bill 80% June 03: Dr Sherone Sanchez, Talawah Turf International 83%

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GUEST VISITS For the year we would have recorded 399 visits, many of which were repeats.

GUEST SPEAKERS AND BULLETINS It was the epoch of belief: Every effort was made to enrich our weekly meetings with guest speakers whose presentations were Relevant to the theme for the month, Attention grabbers, Short and Simple (RASS). In this regard some of our memorable speakers include the following JTA President Winston Smith: Basic Education and Literacy Raymond Pryce: Basic Education and Literacy MP Phillip Pauwell: Economic and Community Development Dennis Chung: Economic and Community Development Hon Desmond McKenzie: Water and Sanitation Juliet Bodley: Disease Prevention and Treatment PDG Patrick Adizua: Rotary Foundation

Treasurer Tamara Maxwell Green who arrested the Club’s attention and imagination with the news that she had served as a policewoman: Vocational Service Month Dr Charah Watson: Maternal and Child Health Brian Donaldson: Youth Service Dr Sherone Smith Sanchez: Rotary Fellowship Month.

It was the season of light: Weekly bulletins were published and circulated to members prior to the meeting: these contained the agenda, attendance data for the previous week, upcoming events, birthdates and anniversaries for members and their spouses; and basic information on the theme for each month; the latter was prominently displayed on the back cover of the bulletin and aimed at empowering new members and guests with information about Rotary. During the year we reached out and extended tangible gestures of congratulations or sympathies to members who celebrated birthdays, wedding anniversaries, or members who were ill or had lost loved ones; or had distinguished themselves in their careers.

BOARD MEETINGS The Board of Directors facilitated its 12 meetings plus an extra-ordinary meeting convened to meet with the District Governor on 27 May. Three of those meetings were face-to-face. The meetings on the whole were well attended; discussions were vibrant and productive as the Board sought to conceptualize, develop and support implementation of its strategic plan for the club and to realize its district goals. Copious Minutes were recorded and in accordance with the bylaws of the club, circulated to the general membership well in advance of 30 days of each meeting.

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MAJOR PROJECTS AND AWARDS

CONCLUSION

It was the best of times: The club worked assiduously with the support of committed partners and sponsors to complete 18 major projects for the year. The president who demonstrated in-the-trench transformational leadership has the distinction of providing the details of those projects.

I thank you for the opportunity to grow in service that changes lives. I imagine the continued growth and development of the Rotary Club of New Kingston even as I allow my imagination to take wings on a flight of fancy to see our club transforming communities and advancing the welfare of the whole human race. Imagine Rotary in the best of times.

In addition, we were able to work harmoniously to complete 22 of 30 district goals, earning the District 7020 Governor distinction award with 5,500 points.

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PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS ROTARIANS Garth Alexander Lloyd Butler Jr Paul Dunn Sr Tamara Green Maxwell Delano Hayre Peter Johnson Michael Jones Ryan McKenzie Mark Nelson

Wayne Powell Marvin Reid Alex Robinson Lloyd Samuda Carlton Scott Alwyn Smith Wayne Thorpe

NON-ROTARIANS Larry Bailey Godfrey Boyd Lucy Chen Lascelles Chin Alicia Chong Simone Chong A Duncan Cooper Charles Heholt Earl Jarrett Oneal Johnson

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ROTARY CLUB OF NEW KINGSTON PAST PRESIDENTS John Fletcher 1989-1991

Athlestan Bellamy 2005-2006

Rose-Marie Gibbs 2016-2017

Norman Williams 1991-1992

Alwyn ‘AG’ Smith 2006-2007

William ‘Bill’ Aiken 2017-2018

Earl Jarrett 1992-1993

Gladston Barrett 2007-2008

Peta-Gay Pryce 2018-2019

Larry Bailey 1993-1994

John Lindo 2008-2009

Lowell Dilworth 2019-2020

Victor Rhone 1994-1995

Clive McLean 2009-2010

Neville Graham 2020-2021

Ivan ‘Mitch’ Stephenson 1995-1996

Godfrey Boyd 2010-2011

Kerese Bruce-Patterson 2021-2022

Kent LaCroix 1996-1997

Richard Pandohie 2011-2012

Locksley Lindo 1997-1998

Francis Williams 2012-2013

Duncan Cooper 1998-1999

Mark Nelson 2013-2014

Delano Hayre 1999-2000

Lloyd Butler 2014-2015

Lincoln Robinson 2000-2001

Marvin Reid 2015-2016

Wayne Powell 2001-2002 Dennis Chong 2002-2003 Garth Alexander 2003-2004 Errol Maye 2004-2005

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