July 4, 2014 Edition The Rotary Club of Saint Lucia The Spoke Please visit us at WWW. ROTARY.LC for the online version of The Spoke Caribbean Partnership Conference, Puerto Rico August 8-10, 2014 Weekly Duties The 4-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all July 4, 2014 July 11, 2014 July 18, 2014 Meeting Handover Business Speaker Greeters Michael Andre Azmina Ginelle Anthony Birgitta Prize Albert Azmina Bert If you can t make it as above, please tell Dir. Andre ASAP! 2013-2014 Board 2014-2015 President Rudolph Doddy Francis Vice President PP Carole Jn Marie PHF President Elect Gloria Williams PHF Immediate PP Konrad Wagner PHF Secretary Gloria Williams PHF Treasurer Lorne Charles Sergeant at Arms: PP Robert Bobby Frederick Public Relations: Sabia Cherebin Directors: Club Administration: André Cherebin PHF Service Projects: David Shimeld Membership: Chester Hinkson Rotary Foundation: PP Albert Daniels, PHF Youth Service: Selma St.Prix President Chester Hinkson Vice President PP President Elect Immediate PP Rudolph Doddy Francis Secretary Timothy James Treasurer PP Robert Bobby Frederick PHF Sergeant at Arms: PP Timothy Moffat PHF Public Relations: PP Carole Jn Marie PHF Directors: Club Administration: Ginelle Nelson Service Projects: PP Konrad Wagner PHF Membership: Joanna Charles Rotary Foundation: PP Albert Daniels, PHF Youth Service: Selma St.Prix WWW.ROTARY.LC
Club Meeting - June 27, 2014 This date was a fellowship meeting with a very special election Meeting statistics Attendance: 29 Rotarians 74% 1 Visiting Rotarians 2 Visiting Rotaractors 4 Guests In absence of Pres. Doddy IPP Konrad chaired the last regular meeting for the Rotary year 2013-14 The raffle donated by Rot. Pedro was won by Rot. Birgitta It earned $ 170.00 Sergeant Bobby raised $ 125.00 for the club Save these dates - Tuesday July 8, 2014 10.00 am Police Academy Annual Anti Drug Camp planning meeting - Tuesday July 8, 2014 6.00 pm 1. board meeting at the home of PE Chester. Please confirm attendance with Chester Chester Hinkson elected President for 2014-15 With the sudden transfer of our PE Gloria to Grenada the Club had to elect a new President for 2014-15. PP Tim outlined to the members present the circumstances and decisions to be made surrounding PE Gloria s inability to serve as President for 2014-15. Unfortunately Vice President Elect, Past President Frank s work commitments do not allow him to take up the position of President effective July 1, 2014. This required, according to the clubs bylaws that the President Selection Committee identified post-haste a new President. That candidate was then in recognition of our traditions duly elected at the regular lunch meeting that Friday June 27, 2014. In what appeared to be a mere formality Rot. Chester was unanimously confirmed as the President Elect for the Rotary Club of Saint Lucia. Chester comes with many years of Rotary experience and served the club previously in several positions as a Club Director. In order to fulfill all RI requirements a mini PETS will be scheduled for July 2014. This will also be an opportunity for Secretary Elect Timothy James and President Elect for the Rotary Club of Gros Islet as well as other Rotarians to learn more about Rotary and its programs and guidelines. IFRM appointment for PP Malcolm The IFRM (International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians) Board which met in Australia in June an appointed our very own PP Malcolm Charles as Vice Chairperson responsible for the Caribbean Region spanning Jamaica, Bahamas through the Eastern Caribbean to Trinidad, Guyana and Suriname. After PP Malcolm accepted the position the appointment became effective July 1st, 2014. This is in essence a 'policy' role, bringing Rotarian Musicians together under the common humanitarian banner of 'Service above Self-Though Music'. This represents another first' for Saint Lucia and of course our Rotary Calabashers, who celebrate the 10th Anniversary this month! Congratulations PP Malcom WWW.ROTARY.LC
Rotary Club of Gros Islet Handing Over Ceremony After the untimely passing of Pres. Marcelline Chitolie the Rotary Club of Gros Islet held it s handing over during a regular lunch meeting. Acting President Jonathan started the proceedings with a moment of silence in Memory of Pres. Marcelline. Before the new board was installed the club recognized several individuals with Paul Harris Fellowships. PP Lisle briefly outlined why Pres. Marcelline Chitolie, Paterson Abraham, PP Dr. Jenny Cenac, PP Brad Paul, PP Lisle Chase, PP Konrad Wagner, PDG Stephen Schlueter were made Paul Harris Fellows. He used the opportunity to talk about the Rotary Foundation and its function within Rotary International. In recognition of the recent loss the handing over ceremony was brief and Acting President Jonathan decided against a lengthy report on the achievements of the club over the last year under Pres. Marcelline. PP Marcelline will be honoured in the appropriate manner in the circle of her immediate family. President Judy Deterville in her 2. term as President and the new Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Gros Islet Rotary Club of Saint Lucia South Handing Over Ceremony In a casual cocktail party style ceremony the Rotary Club of Saint Lucia South confirmed it s new Board of Directors for 2014-15. Outgoing Pres. Dr. Aleric Soanes handed over the leadership of the club to Pres. Marguerite Peter. The club continues to struggle with low membership numbers and needs all our assistance. They meet every Tuesday a 12.30 pm at the NSDC facilities in Vieux Fort, very close to the Windward and Leeward Brewery and Spartan University. The new Board of Directors with IPP and Pres. of Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Saint Lucia South and AG Tim WWW.ROTARY.LC
Short presentations at the meeting Together Rot. Pedro, PP Charles is one of our most regular attendees at the Rotary International Convention. This year was no different and PP Charles and Rot Pedro travelled all the way to Sidney, Australia to represent the Rotary Club of Saint Lucia at the global gathering. Charles always makes it his responsibility to bring back the Rotary International theme banner for the new Rotary year. Here he is presenting the Convention and Theme Banners to newly confirmed PE Chester Rot. Pedro also always remembers the club and fellow Rotarians at home, when attending the Rotary International Convention. He has made it his responsibility to bring back a price for the weekly raffle to benefit the Club Account. This time it was a beautifully packaged Traditional Rum and Fruit Cake. Judging by the weight of the container he must have exceeded his baggage weight limit on the flight. The lucky raffle winner was Rot. Birgitta. Rot. Birgitta also presented a club banner from The Rotary Club of Stockholm, Sweden It was sent to the club by PP Sten Andersson who had attended some of our club meetings a few weeks ago while vacationing in Saint Lucia. Service Projects: The service committees for 2014-15 She was NOT seen sharing the cake. Konrad Wagner - Director Anthony Bergasse, Dr. Azmina Long, Bert Pierre, Birgitta Hermansson, Bradley Paul, Charlie Serieux, Peter Kent, David Shimeld, Cyril Landers, Digby Ambris, Dr. Keith Scotland, Lorne Charles, Lyle Pauls, Mary Anna Lewis, Paul Lambert, Michael Edwin Ferdinand, Pedro (Peter) Bernard, Fitzstephen Johny Club Administration: Ginelle Nelson - Director Robert Bobby Frederick, Chris Renwick, Doddy Francis, Ian Mitchell, Andre Cherebin, Timothy James, Sabia Cherebin Rotary Foundation: Youth Services: Membership: Albert Daniels - Director Dr. Joe Simmons, Leathon Khan Selma St. Prix - Director Carole Jn-Marie - P.R, Frank Myers, Leevie Herrelle, Malcolm Charles, Soraya Warner-Gustave Joanna Charles - Director, Chester Hinkson, Timothy Moffat Visitors and guests at the meeting Ever Jn Marie Samara Aurelien Sammi with PP June Snowden Ruzna khan David Auguste Caleb Auguste Pres. Rotaract IPP Rotaract VR from the United Kingdom guest of Rot. Birgitta guests of Dir. Selma WWW.ROTARY.LC
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