Members of the Rotary Club of Nassau distributed over fifteen hundred reusable masks to Bain and Grants Town residents on Saturday, October 3. The masks were donated by Rotary District 6950 and the Seminole Lake Rotary Club in Florida.
“Our Club gave free face masks to the community in an effort to promote public safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Stephen Dean, President, Rotary Club of Nassau.“
“We all have a role to play in the fight against COVID-19 so we encourage people to take their health seriously and wear masks as advised to stop the propagation of this dreadful disease in our communities,” said Dean.
The Rotary Club of Nassau is committed to helping the community through its activities and community outreach projects; subsequent distributions are planned.
In addition to the masks, Rotarians distributed children and adult books to members of the community to assist them in enhancing their reading skills. Rotary International commemorates Basic Education and Literacy Month each September.
About Rotary International
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities.
About the Rotary Club of Nassau
Chartered on January 19, 1962, the Rotary Club of Nassau, or the City Club, as it used to be called, was the first Rotary Club in The Bahamas. In 2012, the Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary, along with the other seven (now nine) clubs in this island nation. Over the years, the Club has helped many communities both in The Bahamas and abroad. Currently, its 'signature' project is youth and in particular, the Stephen Dillett Primary School, which it has adopted.
(l to r) Rotarians Maxine Seymour, Dwayne Swaby and Jamal Davis with residents of Bain and Grants Town who were given free masks and books as part of a community outreach project of the Rotary Club of Nassau.
Rotarian Lizzette McKinney speaks with a lady at her home on Hospital Lane during a mask distribution exercise.
Past President Jamal Davis gives a gentleman masks to help him mitigate COVID-19 transmission.
Maxine Seymour, Member, Rotary Club of Nassau chats with young residents during Saturday’s community walkabout.
