March 8th Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Welcome Pres. Paul

National Anthem

Prayer/Rotary Grace Rtn. Angella

The 4-Way Test Rtn. Marcia B

Loyal Toast Rtn. Bev

Fellowship

Introduction of Visiting Rtns & Guests PP Lemuel

President's Time Pres. Paul

Family of Rotary Rtn. Marsha

Secretary's Report Sec. Pauline

Sergeant-at-Arms PP O. Alexander

Introduction of Guest Speaker Dr. Polly Bowes-Howell

Vote of Thanks Rtn. Noel

Toast Rtn. Cheddi

Closing Pres. Paul


Rotary International News
Foundation Awards 30,000th Matching Grant
RI News - 3 March 2009


Rotary International
Invocations at Club Meetings
Pages 16-17, "ABCs of Rotary"


Special Announcements Section
Family of Rotary

New Members
William "Flash" Foster
Richard Hutchinson
Howard Haughton

Upcoming Events
March-Literacy Month

16th To be announced
23rd Dr. Jean Beaumont, Guest Speaker
26th Board Meeting
30th Business Meeting

Rotary International & District Events
5-9th May 2009 29th Annual District Convention & PETS, St. Croix, USVI
21-24th June 2009 Rotary International Convention, Birmingham, England


The Gist of it All
The Minutes - 2nd March 2009

Meeting commenced at approximately 7:20p.m. President Paul extended welcome to the guests and spoke briefly about upcoming events.

The President encouraged all to attend the Inter-Club Assembly to be held on March 7-8, 2009 at the Altamont Court Hotel, New Kingston. He reminded us that on Sunday, March 8, 2009 the Club will be hosting the Luncheon and there will also be an induction of three new members.

President Elect Earl gave his experience in talking to the young ladies at the Women's Centre which is our Child Mortality Project - Parenting Skill Training.

Rotarian Angella did her "Tell Me" presentation. President Paul commended and thanked Rotarian Angella on her presentation.

The meeting was adjourned by President Paul at approximately 8:35p.m.

Secretary's Report for 2nd March 2009
Members Present 23
Honorary Member 0
Visiting Rotarians 1
Guests 5
Make-Ups 2
Apologies 4
Average Attendance 78%