The Rotary Club of St. Croix West has announced it recently installed four new members: Terrell Alexandre, Juliet JohnHope, Deborah Johnson and Mary McIntosh. They were welcomed in a special ceremony where they took the pledge to be Rotarians and were presented with Welcome to Rotary packets and membership pins. The new members shared their excitement in becoming Rotarians.
McIntosh said, “It is an honor to have been installed as a new member of Rotary West. Over the years, I have seen the good they have done in the community, particularly Frederiksted, and I look forward to being a part of this service organization.”
JohnHope said, “I am extremely elated and feel blessed to be a part of this prestigious organization. I vow to give of my time selflessly in helping to make our community and the world a better place through Rotary.”
“I’m excited and humbled for the opportunity and ready to get to work,” Alexandre said.
Johnson said, “I am very excited to be a part of Rotary because it is a tremendous organization that provides an environment for developing and fostering strong relationships and business relationships. Rotary is also community oriented, and serving my community is one of my passions.”
About Rotary International & Rotary Club of St. Croix West: Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million Rotarians in 160 countries worldwide.
The first Rotary Club was founded in Chicago, Ill., in 1905 by an attorney named Paul Harris and several of his colleagues. The name “Rotary” was derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among each of the members’ offices. The Rotary motto is “Service above self.”
The Rotary Club of St. Croix West has been serving the community for 51 years. It meets at 6 p.m., every Tuesday, at the Rotary West Community Center in Frederiksted.
For more information on the club’s initiatives or to join the Rotary Club of St. Croix West, visit www.rotarystcroixwest.org.
