5th January Meeting

Meeting Agenda
Call to Order/Welcome (Pres. Paul)
The National Anthem
Prayer/Rotary Grace (PP Ralph)
The 4-Way Test (Rtn. Marcia B.)
Loyal Toast (Rtn. Angela)
Fellowship
Introduction of Visiting Rtns. & Guests (VP Valerie)
President's Time (Pres. Paul)
Family of Rotary (Rtn. Marsha)
Rotary Information (PP Bentley)
Secretary's Report (Sec. Pauline)
Sergeant-at-Arms (PP O. Alexander)
Presentation to Awardee (Ms. Dhamia Brooks)
Literacy Project - Morant Bay (Rtn. Larry Corbus)
Toast to Club of Choice and RI (Rtn. Cheddi)
Closing (Pres. Paul)

Rotary International News
"New Action Group Tackles Growing Diabetes Problem"

ABCs of Rotary
"Classification Principle" page 12 of "The ABCs of Rotary" published by Rotary International

Family of Rotary
Birthdays
4th - Rtn. Dr. Jaslin Salmon

Golden Agers
6th - George Rodney

Special Welcome to...
...our very special guest Ms. Dhamia Brooks.
...Visiting Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Chesterland who will be here for one (1) week.
...and to our newest members Angela Hawes and Clinton Thompson.

90-100%
Congratulations to all Rotarians with perfect attendance for the past six (6) months. You are:
Rtn. Noel (100%), Rtn. Bev. (100%), Rtn. Winsome (100%), Rtn. Angela (100%), Rtn. Cheddi (100%), Sec. Pauline (100%), PP Bentley (95.65%), PP Ralph (95.65%), Pres. Paul (100%), PP Ruth (100%), PP O. Alexander (95.65%)

Upcoming Events
January is Rotary Awareness Month
17th - Fellowship
22nd - Directors' Meeting
26th - Business Meeting

Minutes of Meeting for 29th December 2008
Meeting commenced at approximately 7:15 p.m.

President Paul extended welcome to the guests and spoke briefly about upcoming events. He encouraged all to attend our Fundraising Event "Sheep in Wolf's Clothing" which will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at the Centre Stage Theatre, Dominica Drive, New Kingston.

Past President Ruth reminded all that the conclusion of the Literacy Project in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. She encouraged as many members who can find it possible to attend.

Rtn. Winsome gave information on the upcoming Fellowship. The Fellowship will be held at President-Elect Earl's home on January 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. All were asked to participate.

Rtn. Jaslin moderated discussions on various topics.

President Paul said the discussions were very interesting and thanked Rtn. Jaslin.

The meeting was adjourned by President Paul at approximately 8:40 p.m.

Secretary's Report for 29th December 2008
Members present: 18
Honorary Members: 1
Visiting Rotarians: 0
Guests: 3
Make-Ups: 0
Apologies: 7
Average Attendance: 62%