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Rotary and Police partner at cheque presentation to The RBPF Dependants’ Trust
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admin on 16 February, 2010 
 
(Nassau, Bahamas) February 16, 2010 -- A donation was made to the Royal Bahamas
Police Force (RBPF) Dependants’ Trust on February 10, 2010 by Assistant
District Governor (ADG) for The Bahamas, Felix Stubbs and Rotary
representatives.  The partial proceeds resulted from the welcome reception that
was held at the Police Headquarters’ Conference Centre for District Governor
(DG) Errol and his wife when they visited from Jamaica. Under the theme, “One
Love,” the DG and his wife and Rotarians enjoyed a catered meal from the RBPF
Conference Centre and music by the world-class Royal Police Force Pop Band.
Justice Emmanuel Osadebay (retired), LLM, JA who is chairman of the board of the
RBPF Dependants’ Trust accepted the donation which was made on behalf of the
Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas, District 7020 and the planning committee for the
DG’s visit which was chaired by Rotarian, Karen Pinder.
Osadebay said that with the Trust, the affected family could feel that someone
is there to help look after them and he thanked Rotary for their contribution. 
“We can never repay the Police for what they do. These are the men and women
who lay down their lives for us, so that we can survive. And in case that they
do get injured, the families suffer and they do not always have the funds to
assist them. Donations like yours will go a long way.”
Incoming ADG for The Bahamas, Charles Sealy II, a former police officer, was
bestowed with the responsibility by ADG Felix to explore how Rotary can assist
the Trust even more. “My team who helped with the Haiti Telethon has been
asked to stay intact and to help in other areas,” said ADG Felix.  “Since
the Commissioner has said that he always wanted Rotary to work with the Police,
the timing coincides perfectly and the team should be able to greatly assist.”
Responding, the Commissioner said, “You’ve extended your hand and we’ve
reciprocated and I believe that we are locked in.” He also mentioned that the
Police have to step back at times and allow the wider community and
organizations like Rotary to do their part.  “We must work others into our
plans and we have to have Rotary, be Rotary.”   The Commissioner and Acting
Deputy Commissioner Marvin Dames updated the group on projects that were in the
pipeline and welcomed a beneficial partnership.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force Dependants’ Trust was established in 1993 and 3
years later became a charitable trust.  They provide financial assistance for
continued education of the children of police officers; make donations to
relieve short-term financial hardships and direct dependants to agencies of the
Government for long-term, non-financial assistance.  The Trust meets their
obligations through support from the public as well as private organizations.
The Rotary clubs of The Bahamas comprises of 9 clubs with 6 in New Providence, 1
in Abaco and newly formed clubs in Cat Island and Eleuthera. Rotary is an
international 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. Their motto is
“service above self.”  More information can be found at www.7020.org.
Photo Caption: Rotary Bahamas presents donation to the Royal Bahamas Police
Force Dependants’ Trust (RBPFDT).  Seated (left to right) are:  Commissioner
Ellison Greenslade, QPM, MBA, Justice Emmanuel Osadebay (retired), LLM, JA,
Assistant District Governor for The Bahamas, Felix Stubbs and Acting Deputy
Commissioner, Marvin Dames.  Standing (left to right ) are: Assistant District
Governor-Elect, Rotary Bahamas Secretary, District Chair of International
Service and Past-President, RC of Southeast Nassau, Charles Sealy II, Former
Commandant, RBPF Reserves, Grafton Ifill,  Rotary Presidents, Annamaria
DeGregory, RC SE Nassau, Sheila Bethel, RC Nassau, President-Elect and Committee
Chair for the DG visit, Karen Pinder, Presidents Michele Rassin, RC East Nassau,
Carla Card-Stubbs, RC Sunrise, Warren Knowles, RC New Providence, RBPFDT
Secretary and Administrator, Dorothy Phillips and Past-President Harry Kemp, RC
West Nassau. (Photo: Azaleta Ishmael-Newry)