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This is the blog of the Rotary Club of Kingston East & Port Royal (quite possibly the longest Rotary Club name in the Island. You can correct me on that if I'm wrong.)

Thursday, March 19, 2009

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%

Monday, March 16, 2009

March 2nd Meeting

Meeting Agenda


Call to Order/Welcome Pres. Paul

National Anthem

Prayer/Rotary Grace PP Bentley

The 4-Way Test PP Ralph

Loyal Toast Rtn. Lawrence

Fellowship

Introduction of Visiting Rtns & Guests Rtn. Noel

President's Time

Family of Rotary Rtn. Marsha

Rotary Information PP Lemuel

Secretary's Report Sec. Pauline

Sergeant-at-Arms PP O. Alexander

Tell Me Rtn. Angela, Rtn. Clinton

Toast of Club of Choice & RI Rtn. Donald

Closing Pres. Paul


Rotary International News
RI President D.K. Lee's Monthly Message
March 2009



Rotary International
Vocational Service
Page 15, "ABC"s of Rotary"



Special Announcements Section
Family of Rotary

Anniversary
PP Bentley and Freda Jones 1st March

Service Above Self
Sec. Pauline Patterson - 1yr of service; 3rd March
Rtn. Jaslin Salmon - 8yrs of service; 5th March


The Gist of it All
The Minutes - 23rd February 2009

Coming Soon

Secretary's Report - 23rd February 2009
Members Present 18
Honorary Members 1
Visiting Rotarians 0
Guests 0
Make-Ups 5
Apologies 4
Average Attendance 67%

February 23rd Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Welcome Pres. Paul

National Anthem

Prayer/Rotary Grace Rtn. Marsha

The 4-Way Test PP Bentley

Loyal Toast Rtn. Bev

Fellowship

Introduction of Visiting Rtns & Guests Rtn. Winsome

President's Time

Family of Rotary Rtn. Marsha

Rotary Information PP Lemuel

Secretary's Report Sec. Pauline

Sergeant-at-Arms PP O. Alexander

Business Meeting

Toast of Club of Choice & RI Rtn. Judy-Ann

Closing Pres. Paul



Rotary International News
Building Bridges to Save Lives
RI News - 16 February 2009

Rotary International
Tolerance of Differences
Pages 14, "ABCs of Rotary"

Special Announcements Section

Upcoming Events
March-Literacy Month

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 - 16th February 2009

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

Guest Speaker for the evening was Ms. Debra Taylor of Lascelles Wines who spoke to us about different types of wines, their quality and taste.

The Meeting was adjourned by President Paul at approximately 8:50p.m.


Secretary's Report - 16th February 2009

Members Present 22
Honorary Members 2
Visiting Rotarians 2
Guests 6
Make-Ups 0
Apologies 3
Average Attendance 67%

Saturday, March 14, 2009

February 16th Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Welcome Pres. Paul

National Anthem

Prayer/Rotary Grace PE Earl

The 4-Way Test Rtn. Shawn

Loyal Toast Rtn. Winsome

Fellowship

Introduction of Visiting Rtns & Guests Rtn. Marcia B.

President's Time Pres. Paul

Family of Rotary Rtn. Marsha

Rotary Information Rtn. Dr. Jaslin

Secretary's Report Sec. Pauline

Sergeant-at-Arms PP O. Alexander

Introduction of Guest Speaker Rtn. Angela

Guest Presenter Ms. Debra Taylor

Question and Answer

Vote of Thanks Rtn. Marlene

Toast of Club of Choice & RI Rtn. Clinton

Closing Pres. Paul


Rotary International News
Foundation Announces Goals for 2009-10
RI News - 22 January 2009


Rotary International

Sharing Rotary with New Members
Pages 13-14, "ABCs of Rotary"


Special Announcement Section
Family of Rotary

Birthdays
Rtn. Marsha Williams - 18th February


Service Above Self

PADG Paul Brown (Hon. Member) - 21st February

Get Well Wishes
Tomorrow PADG Paul will be undergoing surgery. Please remember him in your prayers.


The Gist of it All - The Minutes - 9th February

Meeting commenced at approximately 7:15p.m.

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

The meeting proceeded as per programme. Guest Speaker for the evening was Mr. Sydney Bartley who spoke about Black History Month.

The meeting was adjourned by President Paul at approximately 8:50p.m.

February 9th Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Welcome Pres. Paul

National Anthem

Prayer/Rotary Grace Rtn. Cheddi

The 4-Way Test PE Earl

Loyal Toast Rtn. Bev

Fellowship

Introduction of Visiting Rtns & Guests Rtn. Angela

President's Time Pres. Paul

Family of Rotary Rtn. Marsha

Rotary Information PP Sam

Secretary's Report Sec. Pauline

Sergeant-at-Arms PP. O. Alexander

Introduction of Guest Speaker VP. Valerie

Guest Speaker Mr. Sydney Bartley

Question and Answer

Vote of Thanks PP Ralph

Toast of Club of Choice & RI Rtn. Una

Closing Pres. Paul


Matching Grant Helps Leprosy Patients in India
RI News - Feb 3, 2009

Thought of the Week
It's OK

It's ok to be who you are. It's ok to desire what you desire.
In fact, it is more than ok. It is truly wonderful.

For in those things that bring you joy, you'll find your greatest opportunities to give to
life. In the genuine reality of who you are, you'll discover how to be the best you can be.

What means more to you than anything? Honestly explore that question, and you'll connect to a powerful, undeniable purpose.

You are a beautiful person with a perspective on life that is uniquely yours. Explore and fulfill the special possibilities that are alive in you.

Be who you are and create the unique joys that are yours to give. The beauty of life is what you know it to be.


Family of Rotary

Rtn. Lorraine Dobson's birthday on the 9th of February
Rtn. Lorraine and Edwin Dobson celebrate their Wedding Anniversary on the 10th of February


The Gist of it All - The Minutes - 2nd February

Meeting commenced at approximately 7:20p.m.

President Paul extended welcome to the guests and especially the Club's international guests. He spoke briefly about upcoming events.

President Paul allowed our visiting Rotarians, David Nash from West Yorkshire, Halifax, England, and O.S. Malik from Washington, USA to speak briefly about their Clubs.

Assistant District Governor Dennis gave us an update on Matching Grants.

Rtn. Noel gave a very interesting presentation on the Rotary Leadership Initiative (RLI).

The President commended Rtn. Noel on his presentation.

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