News The Rotaract Club of Barbados celebrates five years by Barbados Today 06/02/2021 written by Barbados Today Updated by Asminnie Moonsammy 06/02/2021 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 243 Doing Community Service, The Cranberry Way The Rotaract Club of Barbados is a youth-led, non-profit organization aimed towards community service and professional development. The club was officially chartered on February 3rd, 2016 and celebrates their fifth charter anniversary this month. Throughout those five years the club has transformed tremendously from a handful of (mostly) strangers, with youth and a passion for community service the only common ground, into an ever-expanding family of young professionals for whom “Service Above Self” is not just a motto, but a way of life. Affectionately known as “Cranberries” due to their official club color, the club has developed a reputation for crafting outstanding projects and shaping outstanding young leaders. The club is the current holder of consecutive “Most Outstanding Project” awards for the regions spanning USA, Canada and the Caribbean. The 2018-2019 winner, “Once Upon A Time” was a literacy-based project which continuously morphed and grew from what was initially a PSA to include a book drive, library renovation and spelling bee in order to have a greater impact. This project encapsulates The Cranberry Way, a commitment to excellence and ‘extraness’ that is driven by a desire to have a more significant impact. While there have been many changes and challenges from year one to year five, two things have always persisted and remain the foundation of the club, stellar leadership and an unwavering commitment to serving the community. Ms. Rashida Prescod RaCOB President 2020-2021. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Walters urges govt to avert cost of living rise due to port... 12/02/2025 Eco Fit touches 3 000 students; looking to expand 09/02/2025 Nurses urged to ensure self-care as they provide healthcare 09/02/2025