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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.)

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%

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

April 27th Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Welcome Pres. Paul

The National Anthem

Prayer/Rotary Grace Rtn. Shawn

The 4-Way Test PP Ruth

Toast to Jamaica Rtn. Angella

Fellowship

Introduction of Visiting Rtns & Guests Rtn. Richard

President's Time Pres. Paul

Family of Rotary Rtn. Marsha

Rotary Information Rtn. Cheddi

Secretary's Report Sec. Pauline

Sergeant-at-Arms PP O. Alexander

Introduction of Guest Speaker Rtn. Howard

Guest Speaker Mr. Oswald James

Toast to Club of Choice & RI Rtn. Marcia B

Closing Pres. Paul


Rotary International News
Holocaust Survivor says, "Joining Rotary Best Decision of his Life"


Rotary Information
The District Assembly
"ABCs of Rotary"



Special Announcements Section
Family of Rotary

Birthdays: 28th, Rtn. Marcia Jennings; 1st May, Rtn. Noel Brackenridge; 3rd May, Hon. Rtn. Dr. Paul Brown
Anniversaries: 1st May, Pres. Paul and Diane McCallum


Upcoming Events

30th May - Fellowship at Little Ochie, 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

Minutes -20th April 2009

Meeting commenced at approximately 7:20p.m. President Paul extended welcome to the guests and spoke briefly about upcoming events. He also made special welcome to the visiting Rotarians of Trafalgar New Heights Club.

Rotarian Noel gave a synopsis on the Group Study Exchange (GSE) Meetings. He also presented to the President two banners which was given to him during these meetings.

President told the Club that the building which houses the Reading Room Project which was set up at the Harbour View Primary School, is in need of repairs (the roof, electrical repairs and new drapes are needed). President Paul said that Gas Pro had given the Club a cheque of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to assist with these repairs and he was asking for some pledges because a remainder of about One Hundred and Twenty Thousand ($120,000) is required to complete these repairs.

President Paul spoke about the Charlie Braham Award which is to held at the Pegasus Hotel on May 28, 2009. The President said that at a later date, he will give more information on this event.

The Guest Speaker for the evening was Jason Dear of First Global Bank, who spoke on "How to make money".

President Paul thanked Mr. Dear for his informative presentation.

The meeting was adjourned by President Paul at 8:45p.m.

Secretary's Report - April 20, 2009
Members present: 23
Honorary members: 1
Visiting Rotarians: 7
Guests: 4
Make-ups: 5
Apologies: 6
Avg attendance: 80%