Guest Speaker - Luther Balthazar - Rotaract Club of Central Port of Spain - 28th November 2013
RYLA CONFERENCE 2013 EXPERIENCE: THROUGH MY EYES
Enlightening, fun, hardwork and the opportunity to build diverse friendships epitomises Luther's experience at this year's Rotary Youth Leadership Awards held in the lovely Marie-Galante island located south of Guadeloupe. A three day forum which encompassed workshops and other engaging activities, various relevant topic such as "Ethics and morality", "Conflict resolution" and "The importance of communication" were discussed in great detail. The cultural richness of the island intrigued him, as he was able to share in the local cuisines and be entertained by various stories told in Creole. The other main highlights of his visit were his personal meetings with Rotary's District Governor 7030 Mr. Herve Honore and Rotary's first District Governor 7030 (previously 404) Sir John Watts.
Enlightening, fun, hardwork and the opportunity to build diverse friendships epitomises Luther's experience at this year's Rotary Youth Leadership Awards held in the lovely Marie-Galante island located south of Guadeloupe. A three day forum which encompassed workshops and other engaging activities, various relevant topic such as "Ethics and morality", "Conflict resolution" and "The importance of communication" were discussed in great detail. The cultural richness of the island intrigued him, as he was able to share in the local cuisines and be entertained by various stories told in Creole. The other main highlights of his visit were his personal meetings with Rotary's District Governor 7030 Mr. Herve Honore and Rotary's first District Governor 7030 (previously 404) Sir John Watts.
Rotarian Lara Quentrall-Thomas - 28th November 2013
ROTARY HAS HEART - VALENTINE DAY 2014
Our very own Rotarian Lara Quentrall-Thomas sharing with us our District Governor's initiative to have each Rotary club of District 7030 organize the collection of food products during Dec '13 and Jan '14, and donate this in the first week of Feb '14 to an organisation specializing in food distribution. This would then be distributed by Valentine's Day 2014 to all persons in need to make their Valentine's Day an extremely memorable one. Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain is on board, are you?
If you are willing to support and participate in this great initiative, please send us an email @ rotcentralpos@gmail.com and let us know. Thank you for changing lives.
Our very own Rotarian Lara Quentrall-Thomas sharing with us our District Governor's initiative to have each Rotary club of District 7030 organize the collection of food products during Dec '13 and Jan '14, and donate this in the first week of Feb '14 to an organisation specializing in food distribution. This would then be distributed by Valentine's Day 2014 to all persons in need to make their Valentine's Day an extremely memorable one. Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain is on board, are you?
If you are willing to support and participate in this great initiative, please send us an email @ rotcentralpos@gmail.com and let us know. Thank you for changing lives.
Guest Speaker - Major Violet Ezeh - 21st November 2013
CHRISTMAS KETTLE APPEAL: SALVATION ARMY INITIATIVE
Help us Rotarians to help the needy persons in various communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago this Christmas. This was the partnership advocated by Major Violet Ezeh of the Salvation Army, an institution in Trinidad and Tobago since 1901. The plea is to all Rotary Clubs of Trinidad and Tobago to help "man the kettles" on one or more days during the period of the appeal, Oct and Nov '13. The Christmas Kettle appeal is a major fundraising event of the Salvation Army which occurs on a worldwide scale. The funds collected will be used to make Christmas a joyous and memorable occasion for many in need.
Help us Rotarians to help the needy persons in various communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago this Christmas. This was the partnership advocated by Major Violet Ezeh of the Salvation Army, an institution in Trinidad and Tobago since 1901. The plea is to all Rotary Clubs of Trinidad and Tobago to help "man the kettles" on one or more days during the period of the appeal, Oct and Nov '13. The Christmas Kettle appeal is a major fundraising event of the Salvation Army which occurs on a worldwide scale. The funds collected will be used to make Christmas a joyous and memorable occasion for many in need.
Rotarian Barbara Olumide-Alleyne - 14th November 2013
Rotarian Barbara Olumide-Alleyne in her usual charm and prowess championed the commemoration and celebration of Rotary Foundation month with an inspirational and moving presentation. A video presentation which summarized the essence of the Rotary Foundation, heralded Barbara's sermon embodying the mission, history, ideals, opportunities and contribution of the Rotary Foundation. She purported that the Rotary Foundation is a vehicle and an enabler for Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Its genesis was in 1917 when RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed an endowment for the purpose of doing good in the world, which was then renamed "The Rotary Foundation" in 1928. She showcased why the Rotary Foundation is a unique entity and clearly articulated its structure and being. Expressed further were the opportunities that the Rotary Foundation offers to Rotary clubs for grants to fund various service projects, and she made known to all present, that this funding is only possible when we as Rotarians give of ourselves and contribute to the Rotary Foundation.
Guest Speaker - Ms. Chelsea Awing - Interact Woodbrook Secondary - 7th November 2013
WORLD INTERACT WEEK - INTERACT WOODBROOK SECONDARY
Its here again! The week of the 5th Nov when the work and service of our Interact clubs around the world are celebrated, and Rotary clubs are encouraged to have joint meetings, projects and other activities with their sponsored Interact clubs; and as you know the dynamic Rotary Club of Central Port Spain (RCCPOS) was no different. We celebrated World Interact Week with the invitation of members of our Interact and Rotaract clubs to fellowship with us. Our Interact club was well represented by its main speaker on the day Treasurer Interact Woodbrook Secondary Ms. Chelsea Awing who eloquently expatiated the history of the Interact club, its successes over the years, its current objectives and service projects and how Rotary and Interact can work together to continue forging closer ties.
Inset (left to right): RCCPOS President Rabindra Outar; Rot. Yohann Sambrano, Ms. Chelsea Awing; Mr. Jordan Ou Hing Wang; President Rotaract Central Port of Spain Abigail Edwards; Faculty Advisers Mrs. Juliet John-Sambrano and Mr. Riad Ali.
Its here again! The week of the 5th Nov when the work and service of our Interact clubs around the world are celebrated, and Rotary clubs are encouraged to have joint meetings, projects and other activities with their sponsored Interact clubs; and as you know the dynamic Rotary Club of Central Port Spain (RCCPOS) was no different. We celebrated World Interact Week with the invitation of members of our Interact and Rotaract clubs to fellowship with us. Our Interact club was well represented by its main speaker on the day Treasurer Interact Woodbrook Secondary Ms. Chelsea Awing who eloquently expatiated the history of the Interact club, its successes over the years, its current objectives and service projects and how Rotary and Interact can work together to continue forging closer ties.
Inset (left to right): RCCPOS President Rabindra Outar; Rot. Yohann Sambrano, Ms. Chelsea Awing; Mr. Jordan Ou Hing Wang; President Rotaract Central Port of Spain Abigail Edwards; Faculty Advisers Mrs. Juliet John-Sambrano and Mr. Riad Ali.
