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Friday August 11, 2006
Rtn. Konrad reminded members of the Salvation Army fund
raiser where the Calabash Chorale would be performing on
Saturday and encouraged Rotarians to "buy a table". The District
Rotaract Representative Lisa James was present and addressed the
club on Project Recovery in the French Territories, and also
presented the 2006 - 2007 plans of the Rotaract Club of St.
Lucia. Visiting Rotarians were present from Belfast and Jamaica.
Acting President Anthony won the prize which he presented to the
wife Ellen of Visiting Rotarian Arthur Boyd from Belfast.
Friday August 4, 2006
The Guest Speaker was Dr. Stephen King who gave an emotive
presentation on the possible reasons for the deviant behavior of
youth and what could be done to correct this situation. There
were 27 members in attendance and 4 guests. Rtn. Marcus was
acting Sarge.
Friday July 28, 2006
The Guest Speaker was Mr. Colin Hunte, the 1st Vice
President of the St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association. Mr.
Hunte focused on the topic of "Village Tourism" which he defined
as a new and unique approached to community based tourism. He
also mentioned need for the private sector to play its part in
the fight against crime. There were 4 guests, 3 visiting
Rotarians and 20 members.
Friday July 21, 2006
This was a fellowship meeting which turned out to be a most
revealing tribute to PP Jim Batterton who is leaving St. Lucia.
PP Anthony Austin, President Greg, PP Leathon and Rtn. Charlie
gave humorous but touching tributes to PP Jim indicating how
much of a true friend he is who loved to fellowship. PP Jim was
toasted and wished well; his replacement Chester Hinkson was
also in attendance having recently returned from his last
posting in Haiti.
Friday December 17th
It was a business meeting where
Directors Andre, Terry and Azmina gave their reports. The
Christmas community programme was outlined and it was announced
that a donation subscription of the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER
would be given to the Entrepot Secondary School and made
available in their library for other schools. Rtn. Charlie did a
good job as acting Sarge.
Friday October 28th
It was a Creole Day fellowship meeting and PP
Carole led the Creole Dress parade followed by Rtn. Tim, PP
Leathon, Rtn. Greg and others. We were visited by President
Elect of the Montego Bay Club, Rtn. Winston McKane who updated
us on his club's projects. President Mike Thom from the Gros
Islet club spoke on their upcoming Golf Tournament. A vocational
service award was also presented.
Friday October 7th
Guest speaker from Caribbean Money Market Brokers
Limited (CMMB) gave a general overview on Getting Started with
Investment. The presentation was very well received with many
questions. Director Azmina gave an update on Vocational Service
activities including the Vocational Service Talks, Workplace
Visit to WASCO Dam at Roseau and the Vocational Service Awards.
There was a significant improvement in attendance 67%.
Friday September 30th
A rather disappointing turn-out of only 52% - we had
6 guests
including Earnest Hilaire the CEO of Cricket World Cup 2007.
He gave a very good update on the progress of preparations
Cricket. He explained clearly what the real benefits could be
for Saint Lucia, but also noted the necessity to delivery the
expected product to the expected standard - questions had to be
limited. A pity more Rotarians were not present.
Friday September 23rd
Jeania Allain gave a very informative talk on her
profession and which clarified a number of misconceptions. There
were a number of amusing comments about phantom limbs. Pedro won
the raffle which was one of the trips to the prostate clinic in
T&T. He declined the prize on the grounds that at his age he
would really rather not know if anything is wrong.
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