Tariq Pratt, seated right, with Caribbean governors and administrators at Key Club training in San Antonio, Texas. (Tariq Pratt)
Kingsway Academy 11th grade student Tariq Pratt has a lot on his plate, with oversight of 24 high school Key Clubs in the country after his recent appointment to Key Club Governor of The Bahamas District.
The role is charged with numerous training responsibilities and communication tasks. Although each Key Club district is advised by a district administrator, the organization is a student-led one. In his position, Tariq will be expected to provide guidance and leadership to the districts, as well as the district officers and committee chairpersons.
Tariq was appointed to the position after Key Club training in San Antonio, Texas, with other international governors. He attended strategic training sessions aimed at equipping new governors with the skills and knowledge necessary to effect change, and bring about stronger enrollment participation in Key Clubs.
Joining Key Club was a natural outcome from Tariq's background of service to the local community by way of clothing and books donations to local hostels and serving with his family at soup kitchens. Tariq has given a helping hand to his home club at Kingsway Academy by planting trees and participating in fundraisers to donate to persons in need. Additionally, the clubbers volunteer their time at the Children's Emergency Hostel. His biggest focus has been to work alongside fellow clubbers on Eliminate Project in conjunction with the Kiwanis family, they are attempting to erase maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the Earth through greater awareness and research.
Tariq urges students to serve their community as part of a Key Club team.
"It's not about the community service hours -- it's about the gratification that comes with having changed someone's life for the better. It's a great opportunity to grow, lead and serve with others, and to represent the young people of The Bahamas in a positive and favorable light," he said.
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