Events

Fellow Rotarians, get ready to kick off the Rotary year with our happy hour! We're excited to invite you to our first gathering on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the offices of Profound in Scharlooweg 102.

Come to enjoy the fellowship and learn more about the activities of Profound.

RCC Members: Free
All others: NAF. 50 per person
Payable on location. Entrance from Scharlooweg and Waaigat.

Please take a moment to fill out the attached form and let us know if you'll be joining us.

We look forward to your fellowship!

https://forms.gle/rFahHNRqpZDio46bA

Googlemaps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SHNhDPZZCkjbXX5d6

 Members sharing knowledge with members. Please find the register form for the workshop:

'Decluttering and Organizing, the basics you need to know and what you need to leave behind for your loved ones' by Ivette/Ruim.

• For RCC members only
• ⁠Max 15 participants. 

Please register before September 6th:  https://forms.gle/Tk1in8ZvKbBCAr3s6  If you have trouble filling in the form please contact Ivette directly to register.

Become a Clean Up Super Hero!

Join us on September 21st for the annual World Clean Up day together with the Rotary Family. Members and friends of Rotary Club of Curacao, Rotary Club of Willemstad, Rotaract, Interact ASHV, Interact KAP and Interact RC will join forces to clean up Boca Ascension.

Boca Ascension is a hot spot for sea turtle nesting, and unfortunately, a significant amount of plastic and other debris wash ashore, threatening the health and safety of these incredible creatures. By volunteering, you will make a direct impact on protecting the sea turtles and keeping our beaches clean. Every piece of plastic removed helps ensure a safer environment for these vulnerable animals.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: September 21st, 2024 from 7am to +/- 11:30am
• Location: Boca Ascension
• What to Bring: Sun protection and a reusable water bottle.
• What to Wear: Shoes (No flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet and dirty, as we’ll be working along the shoreline.  

We invite you to join this important effort and be part of the solution! 

Curaçao Clean Up will facilitate us with all the necessary materials. And to make this event even better…. Curaçao Clean Up will have a prize for the most convincing team of Clean Up Superheroes!

Put on your Superhero outfit and attitude and join us! Please feel free to carpool with other members :)

The Rotary-Family will provide drinks and a snack.

Come learn, share, and have an intergenerational debate! 

Invite your YDK or other friends from around the world to join us! All youth age 16-19, the Rotary family and other interested parties are welcome to attend, in person or online.

• Kevin Eustatia-Palm, fmr UN Youth Representative
• Christopher Rigaud from the CBCS
• Pedzi Girigori from Meteo
• Eugene Rhuggenaath, Executive Director of the World Bank and fmr Prime Minister of Curacao, will join us online.

Join Us for Lottery Ticket Sales at the Pop-Up Shop 10-10 in Punda!

We’ll have a table set up with colorful signs explaining the lottery and how to participate. It’s a fun way to enjoy fellowship with our club members and a great opportunity to sell your tickets! Here’s what you need to know:

• What to Bring: Bring your enthusiasm, RCC polo, T-shirt, or cap, your lottery tickets, and some drinks and/or food to stay refreshed.
• Important Supplies: Don’t forget to bring pens and small change for cash transactions.
• Cashless Payments: For those who don’t carry cash, think about using the Sentoo app for easy payments.

It’s very easy to sign up, and there are different time slots to choose from, so you can pick what works best for you!

Click the "Sign Up as Sales Volunteer" button to sign up!

Juan-Carlos Goilo, writer, theater maker, and director, will be telling us about his work, including the location theater project Free to be Free. He will discuss his challenges and the opportunities for Curaçao.

Profiling by analysis is combining the interpretation of facial expressions, body language and voice use during the process of discovering the presence (or absence) of correlations in behavior and expression both in natural circumstances and under pressure.
By analyzing (in-)congruences between what is expressed and how its expressed in each situation (natural/pressure) it becomes possible to improve the interpretation (or meaning) of the expression as well as to derive the persons/subject’s behavior.
The insights I help gain can be used in multiple ways. Increased awareness of what kinds of expressions one has and how they are (or are not) congruent with what is said and exercising to "express" differently could improve the outcome of a negotiation or trade deal. Another example where profiling is useful is when used to assess candidates applying for a high-profile position in your organization. It could help get insights into what happens with ethics, morale, and corporate discipline in extreme emotional/situational pressure situations. Choosing your candidate based on the expected future behavior (by deducing the variables) increases the chance that your future C-level executive navigates clearly through clouded situations.

Biography

Kirsten Heukels is a versatile professional with a background in Law from Utrecht University and was one of the first mediators in the Netherlands. Her focus on legal certainty and her ability to make people feel truly heard and seen led to years of success, achieving the highest closure rate and satisfaction among court-appointed mediators. This approach is at the core of her company, 1for2 Social Innovation, where the slogan "Attention is our Craft" defines their services.

With over 24 years of experience as the founder and consultant at 1for2 Social Innovation, Kirsten provides solutions that help individuals and teams move forward. She has guided hundreds of people and teams in their personal and professional development through training and coaching, aiming for optimal collaboration and team performance. Her work as an External Confidential Advisor for organizations like KNVB, Odin, and Embraer highlights her dedication to supporting employees and management, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Kirsten’s unique skills in profiling and behavioral analysis make her a valuable advisor in situations requiring sharp insight and quick decisions. She specializes in analyzing micro-expressions, body language, and vocal cues to interpret and predict people’s underlying intentions. This expertise has been applied in various scenarios, from assisting with high-end executive recruitment in the USA to advising Premier League football clubs on strategies for penalty shootouts, all aimed at optimizing team performance.

Her social commitment is evident in her role as the national president of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Netherlands in 2010, where she represented 2,500 members internationally, including a speech at the United Nations in New York. Kirsten remains engaged as a Senator at JCI, continuing her passion for social entrepreneurship and innovation.

In addition to her role at 1for2 Social Innovation, Kirsten is also trained as a supervisor and commissioner, and she is frequently sought out by entrepreneurs and executives for strategic advice that reflects her broad worldview and people-centered approach.

Kirsten is a valuable addition to the advisory board of Liion Power B.V., where she and her fellow directors contribute to the strategic growth and internationalization of this tech startup.

For more information about Kirsten Heukels and her work, visit kirstenheukels.nl and 1for2socialinnovation.nl.

Join us for another exciting Rotary Happy Hour!

Let's explore the fascinating world of business with our fellow Rotarian, Marius van Noort.

November 21 at Dokweg 21 (next to Licores Maduro).

We look forward to your fellowship.

Please register by clicking the sign up button.

RCC Members: Free
All others: NAF. 50 per person
Payable on location

Join Us for Lottery Ticket Sales at the Pop-Up Shop in Zuikertuin!

We’ll have a table set up with colorful signs explaining the lottery and how to participate. It’s a fun way to enjoy fellowship with our club members and a great opportunity to sell your tickets! Here’s what you need to know:

• What to Bring: Bring your enthusiasm, RCC polo, T-shirt, or cap, your lottery tickets, and some drinks and/or food to stay refreshed.
• Important Supplies: Don’t forget to bring pens and small change for cash transactions.
• Cashless Payments: For those who don’t carry cash, think about using the Sentoo app for easy payments.

It’s very easy to sign up, and there are different time slots to choose from, so you can pick what works best for you!

Click the link to sign up!

Winners will be announced after Official Governement results of the drawing

For more information and the winning numbers click here

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la, la la la la!

You’re invited to join us for a magical Christmas celebration!

December 19th, 6:30 PM at Prime Restaurant, Zuikertuin Mall

Indulge in a delightful three-course dinner (with amuse) paired with festive drinks (wine and soft), while enjoying live music, entertainment and some surprises and lots of fellowship! 
Don your most cheerful Christmas attire and come ready to mingle with fellow Rotarians and their families. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance with the link and make a note of your dietary restrictions in the comment box.

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