Jamaica
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.)

Monday, May 18, 2009

May 11th Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Welcome Pres. Paul
The National Anthem
Prayer/Rotary Grace IPP Stannard
The 4-Way Test VP Valerie
Toast to Jamaica PP Bentley
Fellowship
Introduction of Visiting Rtns & Guests Rtn. Richard
President's Time Pres. Paul
Family of Rotary Rtn. Marsha
Rotary Information PP Ralph
Secretary's Report Rtn. Shawn
Sergeant-at-Arms PP. O. Alexander
Introduction of Guest Speaker Rtn. Shawn
Guest Speaker Dr. Neville Graham
Vote of Thanks Rtn. Marlene
Toast to Club of Choice & RI Rtn. Mark
Closing Pres. Paul

Rotary International News
Trustees Lower Recognition Point Transfer Minimum
By Donna Polydoors - 5 May 2009

Rotary Information
President-Elect Training Seminars (PETS)
"ABCs of Rotary"

Special Announcements Section

Rotary International & District Events
21-24th June 2009 Rotary International Convention, Birmingham, England


The Gist of it All

Secretary's Report - May 4, 2009

May 4th Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Welcome Pres. Paul
The National Anthem
Prayer/Rotary Grace Rtn. Gary
The 4-Way Test Rtn. Angela
Toast to Jamaica Rtn. Bev
Fellowship
Introduction of Visiting Rtns & Guests Rtn. Flash
President's Time Pres. Paul
Family of Rotary Rtn. Marsha
Rotary Information PP Bentley
Secretary's Report
Sergeant-at-Arms
Introduction of Guest Speaker Rtn. Marcia B.
Guest Speaker Mr. Christopher Samuda
Vote of Thanks Rtn. Richard
Toast to Club of Choice & RI Rtn. Winsome

Rotary International News
RI President D.K. Lee's May Message

Rotary Information
The District Conference
"ABCs of Rotary"

Special Announcements Section
Family of Rotary

Birthdays
7th PP Samuel Thompson

Upcoming Events
May 30th Fellowship at Little Ochi, Alligator Pond, St. Elizabeth

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 - April 27, 2009

Meeting commenced at approximately 7:18p.m. President Paul extended welcome to the guests. President Paul spoke briefly about the urgent refurbishing of the Literacy Project at Harbour View Primary School. He also urged members to make the necessary pledges to get the refurbishing completed as soon as possible.

The Guest Speaker for the evening was Mr. Oswald James, Attorney-at-law, who spoke on "Revitilizing Civil Society". Mr. James spoke about the importance of going back to basics as it relates to re-civilizing the Jamaican Society. He made references to situations of the past and gave scenarios in which Jamaicans can regain civility.

Vote of thanks was given by IPP Stannard.

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

Secretary's Report - April 27, 2009
Members Present 22
Honorary Members 2
Visiting Rotarians 1
Guests 27
Make-Ups 3
Apologies 5
Avg attendance 71.4%