About The Founder

About the Founder

Mathieu Daquin is the founder and President of International Center for Youth Mentoring. Mr. Daquin, is a seasoned educator and community leader n South Florida. He is the former Executive Intern program director for five years at Western High School, the French Department par excellence , and the President of Martin Luther King English Institute in his native country of Haiti..Mr. Daquin is a Rotary Foundation Scholar and a former member of the Rotary Club of Weston. Mathieu raised over $ 212,000 in one year for Boyd Anderson High School, a Title I struggling school in Broward County Mathieu founded IC4YM in 2002 with a mission to provide direct services to at –risk youth of South Florida. IC4YM is a publicly supported faith-based and grass root organization with the main purpose of reducing delinquency in South Florida, as well as exposing disadvantaged population and especially disabled students with positive outlets that allow them to enhance and create a stronger and more effective spirit, mind and body.

ABOUT THe founder

What is Rotary?

Rotary club members are business and professional
leaders who volunteer in their communities and
promote world understanding and peace. Rotary’s
31,000 clubs in more than 165 countries and regions
encourage high ethical standards and carry out
humanitarian projects to address issues such as
poverty, health, hunger, education, and the
environment.
Since 2000, MATHIEU DAQUIN has been a shining example
of the dedication found within the Rotary Club of Weston,
Florida, Rotary Boca Raton Sunset, Florida, and currently,
the Rotary Club of Maplewood/South Orange, New Jersey.
His commitment to service, both locally and globally, is a
testament to the values Rotary International upholds.
“ We are proud to have members like MATHIEU who
contribute to our activities and charitable projects,” said
Phil Lustig, Past Rotary District Governor.
Mathieu’s aim has always been to positively influence the
local and global communities through service, charitable

projects, and fellowship.

He hopes his passion and energy will cause others to join
him and support his efforts in the same spirit as Rotary.

"Service Above Self."

By becoming involved in his organization, the International
Center 4 Youth Services ( IC4YS) will contribute to our
mission and experience personal
satisfaction from unselfishly giving from the heart. This
spirit drives IC4YS's passion and energy, and we invite you

to join us in our efforts.

ABOUT US

About IC4YS

IC4YS is founded IN 2002 with a mission to provide direct services to the at-risk of youth of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes and Lauderhill of Broward County.

IC4YS is a publicly supported faith-based and grass root organization with the main purpose of reducing juvenile delinquency in Broward County , as well as exposing the disadvantaged population and especially disabled students with positive outlets that allow them to enhance and /or create a stronger and more effective spirit, mind and body.

The Academic Component of IC4YS focuses on reading and math ( which are critical components of the FCAT), Science, Writing and Technology. Outside of academic enrichment, the students will be involved with weekly activities that consist of drama, fitness, health, music, sports and other cultural and enhancement activities.

The motto of IC4YS IS “ Guiding Youth Through Partnerships”. We will partner with other organizations and agencies throughout the year to provide additional services should a particular need arise. In doing so will allow IC4YS the capability to create a network of services from various referral sources.

Services will be provided after school from 2:30-6:00 weekdays, 8:30 to 6:00 in the summer, from 8:30 to 6: 00 on teacher panning days and holidays.

The program provides afterschool and holiday care for low-income youth ages 11-18, with the greatest need in Broward County, Florida with a comprehensive curriculum that includes academic, enrichment, health and fitness, and cultural activities. Emphasis is placed 0n 33309 corridor.

The aforementioned programs allow IC4YS to work with the family on a holistic level instead of just providing services to the child. Our programs provide a channel for parents to become “ decision-makers” in the life of their children.

IC4YS has a Board of Directors and an Advisory Board formed of 13 respective leaders in the community.

President

President-elect Mathieu Daquin- Youth Services

President-elect Mathieu Daquin will speak at our next meeting April 11, 2016. Mathieu is the president of INTE
YOUTH SERVICES, INC. and will be the President of our club for the next Rotary year beginning July 1,2016 thro
expect Mathieu will talk about his plans for the coming year and perhaps the continuing plans for the FAU HS
including the upoming gala.

10-29-2018 Featured Rotarian Mathieu Daquin

Mathieu Daquin is a seasoned educator and community leader in South Florida. In fact, his experience in teaching h
professional students has been highly acclaimed by both students and school administrators. Although he has work
translator and language instructor, his expertise and passion are in the mentoring and youth leadership arena. Mat
implemented, and organized a variety of work-intensive and challenging mentoring programs that serve to develop
members of the business community and the students.

As a department chairperson for World Languages and Fine Arts, he has been responsible for an overwhelming number of ongoing and
fundraisings, benefit drives and service missions. As a grant coordinator, Mathieu has raised $150,000.00 in one year for Boyd Anderson
been in the school system for 20 years, Mathieu realizes the need to teach students practical skills and groom them to become global cit
instrumental in the creation of the Executive Intern Program at Western High School. However, Only 30 honor students out of a student
to participate. He saw the need to develop a program geared toward all students.
Astonished by how unprepared students were for the real world, as a high school teacher, he founded the International Center 4 Youth S
IC4YS is a publicly faith-based grass root organization with the main purpose of reducing academic failure and juvenile delinquency. This
organization aims to expose the disadvantaged population and especially disabled students with positive outlets that allow them to enha
stronger and more effective spirit, mind and body.
Mathieu Daquin, a Past President of Rotary Boca Raton Sunset, has influenced the lives of countless individuals through his selflessness

While introducing Mathieu Daquin as our speaker for August 29, 2016 Charlie Bromberg told us about the Group
(GSE) project. GSE was a program of unique vocational exchange sponsored by the Rotary Foundation and coord
Districts. A GSE team was usually comprised of a Rotarian team leader and four non-Rotarian members. Paired
for between 4 to 6 weeks to experience vocations in each others cultural settings, which hopefully would lead tow
through better understanding.
Although the GSE program was discontinued, it has been renewed through the current vocational training team (
groups of professionals who travel abroad either to teach local professionals about a particular field or to learn m
Teams can be funded by district grants and global grants. VTTs build on the Foundation’s long-standing commitm
training. Activities vary from one team to the next but may include training medical professionals on cardiac surgery and care, sharing be
childhood education, or explaining new irrigation techniques to farmers. A successful VTT increases the capacity of the host community t
improve the quality of life.
PDG Charlie Bromberg arranged for Mathieu to tell his GSE story, saying “we take different roads to Rotary membership. Some join beca
attend a meeting, some join for business reasons, some become members because they experienced the work of Rotary first hand. Our
among those who experienced Rotary and that experience kindled a fire within him to become a Rotarian.”

President Mathieu Daquin was a member of a GSE team that went to France. As a French teacher Mathieu wa
Weston to represent the Weston community and High School teaching vocation. His first task was to teach fell
enough French to share a brief description of their respective vocations for the hosting Rotary club in France.
the team and helped them with adjustments to the culture, some of those stories were quite entertaining.
The experience expanded Mathieu’s fluency in French, introduced him to the cultural context of the language
to French teaching methods. The GSE excited Mathieu’s interest in Rotary and he became a member of the Ro
2002.

Among the experiences he shared about serving in the Rotary Weston club, Mathieu was honored by Friends of Children for his service l
INTERNATIONAL CENTER 4 YOUTH SERVICES, INC to be selected as the Outstanding Youth Organization in Broward for 2003. Mathieu se
INTERNATIONAL CENTER 4 YOUTH SERVICES, INC.

Our Impact Over The Last Year

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Children Served

We empowered 8,600 Frontline Church Partners to care for 2.3M impoverished children in their communities.

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Medical Interventions

We provided medical care like emergency surgeries, injury treatments and trauma counseling to 1.5M vulnerable children.

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Family Food Packs

We enabled local churches to come alongside hungry families and provide the vital nutrition they need to thrive.

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Hygiene Kits

We delivered 7.6M hygiene care kits to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and other diseases that threaten children in poverty

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Given to Disaster Relief

We supplied local churches across the world with resources to respond when disasters struck the most vulnerable.

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Letters Written To Children

Loving sponsors wrote 1.3M letters of encouragement to their sponsored children, giving them hope for better futures.

Mathieu Daquin Recognized for PHF 2nd Level

During our meeting November 19, 2018 PDG Phil Lustig recognized a Paul Harris Fellow Second Level achievement
Mathieu Daquin. Phil provided a jewel studded PHF pin for Mathieu’s lapel to celebrate the achievement. PHF achie
for $1,000 donations to The Rotary Foundation, which provides financing for the Rotary International projects and s
and district projects throughout the globe.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding
through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Our 35,000 clubs carry out sustainable serv
our six causes: Promoting Peace; Fighting Disease; Providing Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Saving Mothers and Children; Suppor
Growing Local Economies. With donations like Mathieu’s, we’ve wiped out 99.9 percent of all polio cases. His donation also trains future
clean water, and strengthens local economies. It’s who we are!

Officer Installation Banquet

Our meeting Monday 6/27/2016 was the annual invitation only Officer Installation Banquet, w
Cigale Mediterranean Restaurant in Delray Beach. Treasurer Lou Stern made the arrangeme
Beverly Brown and President Elect Mathieu Daquin established agenda. Sgt at Arms Steve P
ceremonies, but District 6930 Governor Eric Gordon conducted the oaths of office and confe
officers to begin July 1, 2017 as follows: President Mathieu Daquin, President-Elect Lee Ba
President Beverly Brown, Vice President John Ross, Treasurer Fred Licata, Secretary Je
Arms Steve Perman, Director Charlie Bromberg, Director Ana Londono, Director Phil L
Susan Meister.

Then President Mathieu gave us a brief preview of his hope for ou
projects and club operation. He also shared with us the Rotary th
declared by incoming Rotary President John F. Germ: Rotary Servin

Acknowledgement of the District 6930 Awards included Presidential Citation, Vocational Service Literacy Award and Exemplary literacy Aw
Club awards included several certificates of appreciation for leadership roles in club administration and club projects as well as apprecia
our regular meeting restaurant host at the Griddle, Naheed Kahn.
The most special award for Rotarian of the Year was granted to John Ross for stepping up to fill the voids in nearly every project as well a
administration. John led and sponsored our Josh the Otter project, coordinated our move to the new web site management software, ac
the role of Vice President (continuing for the second year 2016-17), assisting with the PAL project, moving our banners and equipment fo
meetings, and many other activities behind the scenes to help keep our club operating. Thanks John! And thanks Maxine for lending Joh
Rotary!
When oaths and installations were conferred, our incoming President Mathieu took a little time to tell us a bit more about his backgroun
in Rotary as a Group Study Exchange ambassador to France sponsored by the Westin club and serving the Westin club with their Rotary
joining our club and establishing what has become our signature project to honor FAU HS Rotary Scholars each month during the school
annual Rotary Scholar Gala.

Mathieu gave special credit to his family during his educational
pursuit, but most especially to his sister Marie Carole Edouard, who
Mathieu brought as his guest along with her husband Gerard Edouard
and two daughters Stesie and Cynthia. The Edouard family provided a
home for Mathieu as he completed education at FAU and began his
career.
We’re looking forward to Mathieu’s leadership during the 2016-17
Rotary year beginning July 1, 2017.

Holiday Party and Annual Club Meeting - December 12, 2016

The Annual Holiday Party and Meeting for election of officers occurred in the Green Room of the Addison on the Be
December 012, 2016. Most of our members accompanied by guests were in attendance enjoying the feast and festi
Prior to the entrée buffet of sandwich rollups, chips, salad and assorted vegetables, a buffet of cocktail shrimp, pick
and fruit was available; additionally, the atmosphere was enhanced by an open wine and beer bar.
social committee chaired by Ana Londono (with her mother Rubi Khouri as her
guest) included PDG Steve Laine (his guest Denise Falabellal) and our hosts at the Addison

Ed Fitzgerald (his wife Debbie).

Prior to the election of officers, President Mathieu and PDG Phil, surprised Secretary Jerry’s wife Beverley with a
special honor presenting her with the Paul Harris Fellow award for Rotary Foundation support. PDG Phil reminded us of
many great programs of the Rotary Foundation including the return of donations to our local community projects.
Officers elected included:
Ana Londono: President Nominee (President from July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)
Lee Barnard: President Elect (President from July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018)
Mathieu Daquin: Immediate Past President (from July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018) IPP also serves as Rotary Foundation Chair
John Ross: Vice President (continuing through June 30, 2018)
Fred Licata: Treasurer (continuing through June 30, 2018)
Jerry Leitherer: Secretary (continuing through June 30, 2018)
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Having brought some jingle bells and lacking the traditional club meeting bell, Stan Newman became the ad hoc Sgt at A
provide the bells for beginning and ending the formal part of the meeting. Stan was accompanied by his wife Marlene, a
also provided special gifts for the taking including several author signed books and his annually published 10-minute puz
calendar.
John Ross brought the club flags and badges to transform the lovely Addison accommodations into our club meeting enviro
opening pledge (led by Secretary Jerry Leitherer) and invocation (provided by PDG Steve Laine). During the meeting, Joseph
informed us of the success of the Office Depot project which earned $600 for our charitable projects. And he also reminde
President Bernard Featherman was honored as Mayor of the Year.
Now becoming a tradition, we were honored again by our guest Naheed Kahn owner of our regular meeting place, The Grid
pleased that past member Howard Lincoln was able to join us for the celebration.

Our President Elect Lee Barnard brought his wife Angela, Our Treasurer Fred Licata brought
Gay Sullivan, Julius Jackson brought his guest Diane Wright
Landis brought his wife
Ron LeBright brought hi
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10-29-2018 Featured Rotarian Mathieu Daquin