THE CARIBBEAN ATLANTIC DISTRICT
The Caribbean Atlantic District was originally a part of the Eastern Canada District. At this time Barbados operated as a seprate entity under the guidelines of district members from Eastern Canada. Jamaica, Bahamas, Trinidad, Aruba, Dominica and St. Lucia are some of the islands that were also a part of Eastern Canada. According to the Constiitution & Bylaws of Key Club International, to form a new district, the proposed area must include no less than 25 active Key Clubs and no less than 375 active Key Club members. For this reason Jamaica and Bahamas decided to form their own districts. Barbados had a similar idea, but because of its size and members involved we could not become a district on our own. Together with Aruba, Trinidad, St. Lucia and Dominica we departed from the Eastern Canada District. In the year 2001, the Caribbean Atlantic District was formed. However, because we didn't meet all requirements of Key Club International, we were referred to as "A District In Formation". But with our hard work and determination, this title didn't last too long. In the year 2005, Key Club International added to their list, the 33rd district. This was none other than the "Caribbean Atlantic District". We are all very proud of this new title and are working towards a better district every year. Special recognition must be given to K. Desmond Willet, our administrator and Ms. Rashida Beckles who was our Governor during the time.
In the year 2006, we got our first Male governor, Mr Danny Babb. This was a pleasant change from the tradition and we hope it would encourage more guys to join the organisation. Mr. Babb blazed a trail of excellence, as he personally made it his task to see that this Caribbean Atlantic District grow by leaps and bounds. At the end of his tenure, he said goodbye as Governor but as he said, he will still be around, next year he will be around, five years later he will still be around, indeed we hope he sticks around.
As Mr. Babb said his farewell to office, Ms. Amanda Walters took up the mantle as Governor in the year 2007. Indeed she has a hard path to follow but under her careful attention to excellence, she will also make her own path. I assure you Caribbean Atlantic District WILL continue to enjoy continued success with Ms. Catherine Amanda Walter as Governor as we are on FIRE!
Therefore, I ask all of you Key Clubbers to be a part in blazing this trail as we make Caribbean Atlantic District a better one every year.
Thank you
