A landmark delegation from Dominica’s Kiwanis Nature Island Club made history as the largest contingent ever represented at the Eastern Canada and Caribbean District Division 27A Creole Caribbean Amazonia Division Council Meeting. The strategic gathering, convened in Martinique from November 21-23, 2025, brought together service organizations from across the region for intensive leadership development and collaborative planning.
The Eastern Canada and Caribbean District (EC&C) orchestrates these pivotal meetings triannually during each Kiwanian year, creating a platform for clubs throughout the region to deliberate on constitutional amendments, vote on critical resolutions, and evaluate operational performance metrics including financial health and membership growth. This inaugural session of the year featured active participation from multiple territories including Dominica, St. Lucia, Martinique, and French Guiana.
Dominica’s record-breaking delegation showcased the organization’s deepening commitment to regional engagement, led by President Mary Winston and comprising Vice President Nicole Karam, Secretary Daniah Labadie, Treasurer Lisa Francis, and Public Relations Officer Laila Langford.
President Winston characterized the experience as transformative for the organization’s mission. “The three-day intensive training under the thematic banner ‘Fuel the Passion and Change the Game’ proved extraordinary. The acquired expertise and methodologies will significantly enhance our capacity to honor our commitments to both the Kiwanis institution and the vulnerable children and families we support,” she reflected.
Secretary Labadie, attending her inaugural council meeting, emphasized the profound lessons in collective action and guidance. “This conference illuminated not merely the techniques of influential leadership but its fundamental essence. I departed feeling both inspired and fulfilled, confident that our entire membership stands prepared to implement these insights for organizational advancement.”
Treasurer Francis similarly reported renewed dedication, noting: “Participating in this Kiwanis convening under its dynamic theme constituted a genuinely inspirational journey. Engaging with fellow leaders and clubs has expanded my vision and rekindled my determination to elevate both personal performance and our entire Dominica chapter’s impact.”
The Nature Island Club’s substantial involvement highlighted its strategic priority to fortify the Kiwanis network throughout Dominica while amplifying its service footprint across the Caribbean region.
As an affiliate of Kiwanis International—a worldwide nonprofit service consortium dedicated to child welfare and community development—the Dominica chapter operates under the global motto “Serving the children of the world” through localized volunteer initiatives and public service programs across the island nation.