President Patrick and Board of Directors
 
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President Patrick Forrest (left) presents a mobile nebuliser compressor machine to Ms. Alexis Rose, the Assistant Administrator of My Father’s House, Mustard Seed Communities, accompanied by Past President Kecia Taylor, Foundation Chair (second right) and Past President Kirk Crichton. The Rotary Club of St. Andrew North also donated 27 nebuliser kits to support respiratory care for the children in the home’s care.
 
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, in recognition of Rotary International’s Maternal and Child Health Month, the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North reaffirmed its commitment to improving the health and well-being of Jamaica’s most vulnerable children through the donation of a mobile nebuliser compressor machine and 27 nebuliser kits, complete with masks and tubing, to My Father’s House, a residential home operated by Mustard Seed Communities.
 
Home to more than 40 children living with physical and intellectual disabilities, My Father’s House provides compassionate, around-the-clock care for children with complex medical needs. Respiratory illnesses can present serious challenges for many of these children, making timely access to nebuliser therapy an essential part of their care. 
Good evening.
 
Past District Governors, Past Assistant Governors, fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors, distinguished guests, family, friends, and all who have joined us to celebrate this special occasion, good evening and welcome.
 
This year, our focus will align with Rotary's Action Plan.
 
We will increase our impact by delivering projects that create meaningful and lasting change. We will expand our reach through stronger partnerships that increase Rotary's visibility and influence. We will enhance participant engagement by ensuring our members enjoy an enriching Rotary experience through service, fellowship, and personal growth. And we will increase our ability to adapt by embracing innovation, technology, and fresh ideas, whether they come from members or from the wider community.
 
Our vision for this year is simple. We want a club that continues to grow, where members remain engaged, where our meetings inspire, where fellowship flourishes, and where every service project leaves lives better than we found them.
 
But there is one project that I believe has the potential to define this milestone year.
 
Diabetes affects almost every Jamaican family in one way or another. According to the most recent Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey, approximately 236,000 Jamaicans are living with diabetes, and around 1,400 people have lost limbs because of diabetic complications. Behind every statistic is someone's parent, spouse, child, neighbour, or friend. We believe that together, we can change that story.
 
Our Diabetes Foot Health Initiative will focus on three areas.
 

The Rotary Club of St. Andrew North has been recognized as one of only three Rotary clubs in Jamaica to receive the prestigious District Governor's Distinguished Award for the 2025–2026 Rotary year.

The award was presented at the 2026 Rotary District 7020 Conference, held in Kingston, Jamaica, in recognition of the Club's outstanding performance, impactful service initiatives, membership growth, leadership, and overall contribution to Rotary during the year.

In addition to this prestigious honour, the Club also received the District Governor's Partnership Award, recognizing its exceptional collaboration with Rotary clubs both within and outside District 7020, as well as with non-governmental organizations, corporate partners, and international organizations. These partnerships enabled the Club to deliver transformative projects in healthcare, education, disaster recovery, youth development, and community service throughout Jamaica.

The Rotary Club of St. Andrew North has donated approximately JMD $3 million (USD $20,000) in critical paediatric equipment to Black River Hospital, strengthening neonatal care for families across St. Elizabeth and neighbouring communities.

The donation, made possible through the generous support of KR Method (USA), Apex Foundation (USA), and United Way of Jamaica, included an infant incubator, a phototherapy lamp, and infusion pumps to enhance the hospital's capacity to care for newborns and young children.

President Pierpont Wilson noted that the donation represents more than medical equipment—it is an investment in hope, improved health outcomes, and stronger healthcare services for Jamaica's youngest patients.

This initiative forms part of the Club's broader Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme, through which the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North and its partners continue to invest in healthcare, education, and community resilience across Jamaica.

Together, we are transforming lives through service and partnership.

President Pierpont Wilson (second left), accompanied by District Governor William “Bill” Aiken (first left) and members of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North, presented an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Calabar High School as part of the Club's commitment to enhancing safety and emergency preparedness within the school community.

The initiative also included CPR, AED, and First Aid certification training for Rotarians and members of the Calabar High School community, equipping participants with the skills and confidence to respond effectively in medical emergencies.

With a combined investment of approximately JMD $450,000, this project underscores the Club's dedication to strengthening community resilience, promoting health and safety, and ensuring that more lives can be saved when every second matters.

On November 24, 2025, the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North (RCSAN) made a meaningful contribution to the Missionaries of the Poor – Jacob’s Well Home, located at 74 Hanover Street, Kingston, in support of improved safety and living conditions for its residents.

As part of the donation, RCSAN provided twelve (12) emergency lights and a 1,000-gallon water tank to assist the home in meeting essential fire safety standards and requirements. These items will significantly enhance emergency preparedness and overall safety at the facility.

In keeping with the spirit of service and compassion, the club also donated forty-eight (48) new twin bed sheets for the residents. This gesture was offered as an early act of love and care in anticipation of the Christmas season.

The total value of the contribution is estimated at approximately JMD 250,000. This initiative was made possible through the continued generosity, commitment, and kind hearts of RCSAN members and supporters, who remain dedicated to uplifting vulnerable communities and living out Rotary’s guiding principle of Service Above Self.

 

On Sunday, November 16, 2025, the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North delivered much-needed care and relief packages to more than 40 residents of Parrottee Bay, St. Elizabeth, who were severely impacted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

The packages contained food items, household cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, and other essential necessities to support families during this challenging period.

We extend heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors and to the Rotarians who donated, packed, and traveled to St. Elizabeth. Your dedication exemplifies the true spirit of Service Above Self and made a meaningful difference to a community in need.

On August 26th, President Pierpont proudly handed over a digital medical scale to the Sunrise Health Center on Red Hills Road, Kingston.
 
This meaningful donation, made possible by Rotarian Herman Pinnock, will support the center in providing quality healthcare to the community.
Rotarians Radley Reid ( left) and Donald Patterson (right) Directors of the Rotary Club of St Andrew North Education Foundation present education grants to Lilly Anne Douglas and Victor Stewart  of the University of the West Indies.
Education grants, disbursed in September 2025 , to four secondary and tertiary students totalled $280,000
 

Published: Monday | July 21, 2025 |

Rotary Club of St Andrew North to Spend Millions on St Jago High

Tokens of appreciation were presented to guest speaker at the recent Rotary Club of St Andrew North installation ceremony, High Commissioner of Canada Mark Berman (second left) and wife Allison Berman (left) by newly installed president of the club Pierpont Wilson (right). Looking on are past presidents Kecia Taylor (centre) and Glenroy Williams (second right).
 
Published: Sunday | December 29, 2024 |
 
Don Anderson receives Certificate of Appreciation after presentation on need for Jamaica to pivot to avoid economic headwinds..L-R.  Ian Rose (Pres. Rotary Club St. Andrew North), Dr. Don Anderson O.D. (CEO Market Research Ltd), Marlon Johnson (Sergeant-at-Arms Rotary Club St. Andrew North).
Published:Friday | December 15, 2023 |
 
From left: Carlton Cowell, Immediate Past President, Rotary Club of St Andrew North; William ‘Bill’ Aiken, Past President, Rotary Club of New Kingston; Mary Richards, Principal, St Elizabeth Basic School; Kirk Crichton, President, Rotary Club of St Andrew North; Peta-Gay Pryce, Rotary District 7020 Assistant Governor and Novlet Green, General Manager – Corporate Affairs & Governance at ARC Manufacturing Limited admire the plaque at the new facilities donated by the Rotary Club of St Andrew North to house restrooms and storage at the St Elizabeth Basic School.
 
Kirk Crichton (right), president of the Rotary Club of St Andrew North, presents a cheque for $30,000 to Father Richard Award, priest of the St Elizabeth Catholic Church on Ransford Avenue, Kingston, during the club's 36th anniversary service held on Sunday, December 10 at the church. Immediately following the service, the Rotarians declared officially opened the rebuilt restroom and storage facilities at the adjoining St Elizabeth Basic School operated by the church.
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