Caribbean Partnership Initiative

As you probably know, during the Rotary Centennial year a Twin Club Program was established in Zones 33 & 34. Although the centennial program was completed, the idea for a twin club program lived on and was the basis for an emphasis on partnering Rotary Clubs in the Caribbean rim nations, (Districts 7000,7020, and 7030), with Rotary Clubs on the mainland of Zone 33 & 34.

Last year, the term “Twin Club” was enhanced to “Partner Club” which reflects the overall emphasis of the Caribbean Initiative. Partner Clubs are two clubs that establish strong ties and have agreed to team up to complete special projects such as Community Service Grants, Friendship Exchanges, and Youth Exchanges, and provide assistance to one another as needed between two clubs.

The Purpose of the Caribbean Partnership is:

  • Cultural Exchange
  • Developing Rotary Relationships and Fellowship
  • Increase communication between countries
  • Develop new friendships
  • Share Rotary ideas and interests
  • This program would fall under The Rotary Family emphasis as an extension
  • Potential for developing joint projects as a natural evolution from each of the above.

    • Zones 33 & 34 CP goals are three-fold:

    1. Emphasize Rotary service and friendship
    2. Establish a long-term relationship with another club
    3. Enhance understanding of another culture within the

    District 6950 CP goals for RY 2011-2012 are:

    1. Create a fully functioning committee
      1. Multiple members on committee with broad geographic representation
    2. Manage district contact with the Zone 33/34 Caribbean Partnership Committee.
    3. Make District 6950 clubs aware of partnership opportunities with Caribbean clubs
      1. Give club presentations around the district
      2. Include material on district web site about Caribbean Initiative
    4. Encourage District 6950 clubs to become involved in Haiti projects
    5. Identify quality Haiti projects for District 6950 to help fund.

    The Partnered Clubs are encouraged to establish an agreement and register with the Rotary Zones 33 & 34 Caribbean Partnership website and provide a report on their Partner Club activities to the District 6950 Caribbean Partnership Committee at eacklin1@tampabay.rr.com