Community Partners

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Eleuthera is strengthened by the people and organizations who give their time, energy, and care to the community. This page highlights partners who support health, service, and well-being across the island. 

The Cancer Society of Eleuthera plays a vital role in awareness, education, and support for individuals and families affected by cancer. Here we share upcoming events, community walks, fundraisers, free screenings, and ways the community can come together in support.

The Rotary Club of Eleuthera is dedicated to service above self, supporting projects that improve health, education, and quality of life on the island. This section highlights Rotary initiatives, community events, recognitions, and moments of service that make a lasting impact. 

Life on Eleuthera comes with important moments, announcements, and reminders that matter to residents and visitors alike. This section shares island events, public notices, community initiatives, and information worth knowing to stay informed and connected. 

The Rotary Club of Eleuthera invites Rotarians and guests to join us for our upcoming online meeting as we continue to observe Peace & Conflict Resolution Month. 

What Can We Do to Better Equip Our Communities for Job Readiness?

This engaging session will explore how workforce preparedness, leadership development, and effective conflict resolution contribute to stronger, more resilient communities.

Guest Speaker: Leslie Lopez Jr., Human Resources Leader | Disney Cruise Line

Leslie will share insights on:

• Preparing individuals and organizations for workforce readiness
   
• The role of leadership in reducing workplace conflict
   
• Practical strategies for managing and resolving conflict on the job
   
• How strong HR practices support peace, stability, and long-term success
   

Meeting Details

📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
💻 Zoom Meeting (Online Only)

Zoom Information
Meeting ID: 824 1549 8479
Passcode (Computer): RCE242
Passcode (Dial-in): 334776

Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82415498479?pwd=4UIFHLytrRneIM6YbDHR4Ob-Ffh8a9l1

Find your local dial-in number:
https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbmmMGUVW4

This session promises an evening of conversation, insight, and connection. All are welcome to join us online.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Eleuthera, visit:
www.rotaryclubofeleuthera.org

As part of our involvement with the Rotary Club, we are supporting Vocational Service Month—a time set aside to recognize the value of work, professional integrity, and the role our vocations play in shaping our communities.

Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s core areas of focus. It encourages each of us to use our skills, experience, and professions in service to others, while promoting ethical leadership and lifelong learning.

Throughout the month, our Rotary meetings will focus on:

• Members and professionals sharing their vocational journeys
• Conversations around education, training, and workforce development
• The importance of integrity, mentorship, and service through our professions
• How meaningful work contributes to strong, sustainable communities
   

This month is especially important to us because it highlights something we believe deeply: every vocation matters, and every person has something valuable to contribute. Whether through education, skilled trades, leadership, or service, our work can make a lasting difference.

We are honored to be involved in planning and supporting these conversations as we continue Rotary’s commitment to serving our community through purpose-driven work.

As part of Vocational Service Month, the Rotary Club of Eleuthera invites members and guests to join us for an important conversation focused on land, community, and professional responsibility.

Our guest speaker, Rodrick C. Wood, Registered and Licensed Land Surveyor and President of the Bahamas Land Surveyors Association, will lead a discussion on Surveying & Regulation and the vital role proper land surveying plays in protecting property rights and supporting orderly community development.

This session will explore:

• The importance of having property surveyed by a registered land surveyor
• How accurate boundary surveys and registered land survey plans help prevent land disputes 
• The role of surveying in infrastructure planning and sustainable development 
• Encouraging young people to consider surveying as a meaningful and viable career path
   

Through this presentation, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how professional surveying contributes to fairness, safety, and long-term stability within our communities.

This is a hybrid meeting, and all are welcome to join us in person or online.

📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Cancer Society Wellness Center, Palmetto Point, Eleuthera
💻 Online: Zoom (details available on the flyer)

We look forward to another engaging evening of learning, dialogue, and connection as we continue to highlight Vocational Service in action.

As part of Vocational Service Month, the Rotary Club of Eleuthera continues its focus on how professional service strengthens our community. This week’s meeting features two guest speakers whose work reflects dedication, responsibility, and service through vocation.

From maternal and community care to engineering and public infrastructure, this session highlights how different professions contribute to the safety, well-being, and growth of Eleuthera. Through shared experiences, our speakers explore the impact that comes with serving others through their professions and the role vocational service plays in building stronger communities.

This meeting will be held online via Zoom. All are welcome to join us.

We extend our sincere thanks to Julie Craig, Past District Governor, and Michael Oye Oyewo of the Rotary Club of Abuja Apo Resettlement, for joining us and sharing their insights during our Vocational Service Month meeting.

Their reflections on the importance of vocation, friendship, and shared values within Rotary offered a meaningful reminder of how service through our professions strengthens communities—both locally and globally. The conversation highlighted the power of connection, collaboration, and purpose that defines Rotary at its best.

We are grateful to all members and guests who joined us, both in person and online, and helped make this a thoughtful and engaging evening of learning and fellowship.

Stay tuned for information on next week's meeting: January 22nd - Vocational Spotlight: Surveying & Regulation where Rodrick Wood will speak on his vocation as a Surveyor, with a focus on new government regulations and how evolving standards impact professional practice and community development.

We extend our sincere thanks to Shaun D. Ingraham, Charter President, for joining us and leading an engaging discussion on Social Enterprise and Vocations as part of our Vocational Service Month programming.

Shaun shared thoughtful insights on purpose-driven work and the role social enterprise plays in creating lasting impact within our communities. His perspective highlighted how leadership, intention, and service come together to strengthen both professional paths and community outcomes.

The conversation offered valuable reflection on how vocations can be a force for good—encouraging connection, shared responsibility, and meaningful action. We are grateful for Shaun’s leadership, experience, and willingness to share his journey with Rotarians and guests alike.

Thank you to everyone who joined us online and contributed to an evening of insight, dialogue, and connection. We look forward to continuing these important conversations throughout Vocational Service Month.

Vocational Service Month is an opportunity for us to recognize the value of work, the dignity of every profession, and the role our vocations play in strengthening our communities. Throughout the month of January, our Rotary meetings will focus on meaningful conversations around purpose, leadership, education, and workforce development—highlighting how vocation and service intersect.

Below is the proposed lineup for Vocational Service Month:

Guest Speaker: Shaun D. Ingraham, Charter President

This session explored the role of social enterprise and purpose-driven work in strengthening communities. Shaun D. Ingraham shared insights from his Rotary leadership experience, focusing on how vocation, service, and ethical leadership intersect to create lasting impact.

The discussion highlighted how professionals can align their skills and passions with community needs, demonstrating that meaningful work extends beyond occupation—it becomes a pathway to service, connection, and positive change.

A special session featuring PDG Julie Craig of the Rotary Club of Kenosha West, Wisconsin, and Michael Oye Oyewo of the Rotary Club of Abuja Apo, Nigeria. This discussion will focus on the importance of vocation and friendship in Rotary, highlighting the global connections that strengthen our work and service.

Guest Speakers:  Cornell Johnson, Nurse | Registered Midwife and Harrison Lockhart, Building Services Engineer

This session showcased Vocational Service in action, featuring two professionals whose work directly supports the health, safety, and well-being of the Eleuthera community.

From maternal and community care to engineering and public infrastructure, the speakers shared how professional responsibility, integrity, and service play a vital role in building strong, resilient communities. Their experiences offered a meaningful look at how different vocations contribute to everyday life and long-term community development.

Rodrick C. Wood, Registered and Licensed Land Surveyor and President of the Bahamas Land Surveyors Association, will speak on the importance of surveying and regulation in protecting land, property rights, and community development.

This session will focus on why having property surveyed by a registered land surveyor is essential, how proper boundary surveys and registered land survey plans help prevent land disputes, and the role accurate surveying plays in infrastructure planning and orderly growth.

The discussion will also highlight the profession’s broader impact on community stability and fairness, as well as the importance of promoting surveying as a viable and meaningful career path for the next generation.

Vocational Service Month reminds us that every profession carries responsibility and purpose. Through conversations like this, we gain a deeper understanding of how professional integrity and expertise contribute to stronger, more resilient communities.