26th January Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Welcome: Pres. Paul

The National Anthem

Prayer/Rotary Grace: Hon. Rtn. Robert

The 4-Way Test: PP Ralph

Loyal Toast: PP Bentley

Fellowship

Introduction of Visiting Rtns. & Guests: Rtn. Cheddi

President's Time

Family of Rotary: Rtn. Marsha

Rotary Information: Rtn. Angela

Secretary's Report

Sergeant-at-Arms

Business Meeting

Toast to Club of Choice & RI: Rtn. Marsha

Closing

 

Rotary International News

Bill Gates Announces New US$255 Million Grant from Ending Polio

 

Rotary International

Joint Letter about Polio from the RI President and Foundation Chair

 

Special Announcements Section

Family of Rotary

Anniversaries

28^th, ADG Dennis and Simone Chong

30^th, Rtn. Winsome and Marcus Gordon, celebrating their 21^st Anniversary

 

Golden Agers

1^st Feb, Wilfred Brown

 

Upcoming Events

February – World Understanding Month

5-7^th, Presidential Membership Conference, Cairo, Egypt

23^rd, Rotary's Anniversary

 

Rotary International and District Events

7-8^th March 2009, Inter-Club Assembly, Altamont Court, New Kingston

5-9^th May 2009, 29^th Annual District Convention & PETS, St. Croix, USVI

21-24^th June 2009, Rotary International Convention, Birmingham, England

 

The Gist of it All

The Minutes – 19^th January 2009

Meeting commenced at approximately 7:15 p.m.

 

President Paul extended welcome to the guests and spoke briefly about upcoming events.

 

Rtn. Marcia B., Fundraising Chair, 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 Centrestage Theatre.

 

Past President Ruth said that the Fellowship, which was held on Saturday, January 17, 2008 at President-Elect Earl's home, was wonderful. She thanked President-Elect Earl and his wife for hosting this event.

 

The Guest Speaker for the evening was Mr. Orville Johnson who spoke on Global Economic Crisis.

 

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

 

Secretary's Report for 19^th January 2009

Members Present: 21

Honorary Members: 2

Visiting Rotarians: 2

Guests: 8

Make-Ups: 1

Apologies: 4

Average Attendance: 72%