March 16th Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Welcome Pres. Paul

National Anthem

Prayer/Rotary Grace Treas. Marlene

The 4-Way Test Rtn. Winsome

Loyal Toast Rtn. Flash

Fellowship

Introduction of Visiting Rtns & Guests PP Ralph

President's Time Pres. Paul

Family of Rotary Rtn. Marsha

Rotary Information PP. Lemuel

Secretary's Report Sec. Pauline

Sergeant-at-Arms PP O. Alexander

Introduction of Guest Speaker PP Bentley

Guest Speaker Mr. Orrette Fisher

Vote of Thanks Rtn. Jaslin

Toast of Club of Choice & RI Rtn. Mark

Closing Pres. Paul


Rotary International News
Dolly Parton & Rotary Partner to Promote Reading
By Ryan Hyland


Rotary International
Club and District Support
Pages 17-18, "ABCs of Rotary"


Special Announcements Section
Upcoming Events

March-Literacy Month
23rd . Dr. Jean Beaumont
26th . Board Meeting
30th . Business Meeting


Rotary International & District Events
7-8th March 2009 Inter-Club Assembly, Altamont Court, New Kingston
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 - 8th March 2009

Meeting commenced at approximately 1:55p.m.

President Paul extended welcome to all who was in attendance and said that our Club was glad to be hosting the luncheon of the Inter-Club Assembly. He said it was a great occasion and a great opportunity for the Club to have fellowship with all the other Rotary Clubs. The President also said that there would be an induction of three (3) new members to our Club during the Meeting.

The District Governor Elect Errol gave a special welcome to the three (3) new inductees to the Rotary Family: William "Flash" Foster, Richard Hutchinson, and Howard Haughton.

The Guest Speaker for the afternoon was Dr. Polly Bowes-Howell who spoke on Education. President Paul thanked Dr. Bowes-Howell on her excellent presentation.

President Paul also thanked all for sharing the afternoon with our Club.

The meeting was adjourned by President Paul at approximately 3:50p.m.

Secretary's Report for 8th March 2009

Members Present 19
Honorary Members 1
Visiting Rotarians 45
Guests 14
Make-ups 0
Apologies 2
Avg. Attendance 72%