Kiwanis Nature Island Club Participates in Eastern Canada & Caribbean District Division 27A Creole Caribbean Amazonia Division Council Meeting in Martinique

A five-member delegation from Dominica represented the Kiwanis Nature Island Club at the Eastern Canada and Caribbean District Division 27A Creole Caribbean Amazonia

Division Council Meeting (DCM) held in Martinique from November 21 to

November 23, 2025.

The Eastern Canada and Caribbean District holds District

Convention Meetings (DCMs) every year for various levels of the

Organisation. These meetings involve discussions, voting on bylaws and

resolutions, and reports on activities, finances, and membership. Each

Kiwanian year includes three district council meetings, with this one being

the first for the year. The meetings bring together member clubs from

Dominica, St. Lucia, Martinique, and French Guiana.

This year, Dominica was represented by its largest delegation, which

included President Mary Winston, Vice President Nicole Karam, Secretary

Daniah Labadie, Treasurer Lisa Francis, and Public Relations Officer Laila

Langford.

The participation of the Kiwanis Nature Island Club demonstrated the

club's commitment to revitalizing the enthusiasm among its members and

further promoting the Kiwanis movement in Dominica. President of the

Kiwanis Nature Island Club of Dominica Mary Winston stated that the

training received serves as a beacon of hope for the club.

“The three days of training at the District Council Meeting, under the

theme -Fuel the Passion and Change the Game & has been remarkable. The

knowledge and skills we gained will help us fulfill our promise to the

Kiwanis club and the children and families we serve. Despite the

challenges we may face, we must not give up; we must keep the faith and

keep pressing on in everything we do. It is crucial that we prioritize the

children of the world to help create a better future for all.”

Meanwhile, Secretary of the Kiwanis Nature Island Club of Dominica, Daniah Labadie, shared her excitement about her experience at the District Council Meeting (DCM). “Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the DCM on behalf of the Kiwanis Nature Island Club of Dominica. This was my first DCM, and it was both exciting and enlightening.”

She expressed her commitment to helping the club grow, stating, “As a member and executive of the Kiwanis Nature Island Club of Dominica, I believe it is my responsibility to take initiatives that will help the club grow and become a substantial presence both locally and regionally. At this DCM, we learned how to become influential leaders, but we were also taught what it means to be an influential

leader. Additionally, we were reminded that solidarity among club members is essential for our clubs to remain relevant.”

Labadie continued, “I left this DCM feeling motivated and content, knowing that my club members and I are eager to implement what we have learned to help our club grow. I look forward to attending many more DCMs.”

The Treasurer of the Kiwanis Nature Island Club, Lisa Francis, shared her thoughts on the experience as well. “Attending the Kiwanis DCM, under the theme "Feel the Passion, Change the Game" was truly an inspiring experience for me. The event reminded me why service matters and highlighted how powerful our collective energy can be when we put our passion into action.”

She added, “Hearing from other leaders and clubs motivated me to think bigger. It has reignited my passion to push not only myself but also the Kiwanis Nature Island Club of Dominica even further. I left the DCM feeling encouraged to bring new ideas to my club and approach service with a renewed sense of purpose.”

Francis concluded, “Overall, the DCM has shown me, and reminded me, that when we work together as a team—with intention, enthusiasm, and passion—we truly can change the game for the futures of the young people we serve, and by extension, our communities.”