Previous Meeting Details
Wednesday September 4th 6:30pm Blue Horizon Hotel
* After the usual formalities President Terry appraised us of the upcoming events. She reminded
us of our upcoming obligations which included
- Assistance on the Rotaract Reading Room project
- The Virtual Meeting with the District Governor on September 24th
- The need to schedule a day to complete our tree planting exercise and
- The presentation of tablets to our Agrokids schools
* PP Hiranand was invited to give us details on our upcoming community outreach. On September 21st, the International Day of Peace, we are scheduled to host 30 children for a day of fun. This project is an initiative with the Prison Fellowship, as the children we are expected to host are children whose parents are incarcerated. We were encouraged to give our full support to this project.
* In Keeping with our "bridging the gap" theme Director Ryan presented on the Rotary Foundation and International Service. He informed us of the district expectations for Sustaining Members, Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) contributions, along with the expectations for club contributions to the Annual Fund and Polio Plus. He connected these items to club access to grant funds as well as potential international service projects and how this can foster relationships with other clubs through project collaboration.
* This session triggered a number of questions so a commitment was made to continue to educate the club on the Rotary Foundation.
* PP Michael Forde led us in the Rotary Grace and recited the Objects of Rotary
Wednesday September 11th 12:30pm via Zoom
* As usual, after the opening formalities, President Terry reminded us of the upcoming events. Emphasis was placed on encouraging Rotarians to participate in the Children's fun day, Dining in the Dark and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
* Director Glyne demonstrated how to navigate Clubrunner in order to be reminded of upcoming events and to find event locations. He suggested that Club Admin is committed to keeping the information updated.
* Director Ryan continued from where he left off in the previous week with focus on International Service. He highlighted some of the benefits to attending the district conference including but not limited to networking, finding opportunities to collaborate, fellowship with Rotarians from other countries and obtaining ideas to improve our club.
* We were reminded of the early registration deadlines for both the 7030 District Conference and
the Rotary International Convention and encouraged begin to make arrangements to attend.
* President Terry highlighted to us the funding opportunities that we were able to obtain from attendance at the last district conference and informed us of a humanitarian visit of 100+ Rotarians scheduled for 2025, the purpose of which is the identify opportunities for project collaboration
and funding.
* Director Ryan recited the 4 Way Test as Rotarian Graham was absent
Wednesday September 18th 6:30pm via Zoom
* This meeting was a special one as the main topic at hand was about receiving grant funding that exceeded our expectation.
* After the usual opening formalities were concluded, President Terry gave us the amazing news that funding for our Social and Emotional Learning Pilot project was approved by the Massy Foundation.
* The announcement was made even sweeter, when she disclosed that the funding is conditional in that,
it is contingent on us adding 3 more schools to the project. By so doing, we will receive $150,000 to cover the cost of the project for the next 2 years.
* The board is now expected to meet to determine the criteria for selection of the schools that will join The Lodge School in this project. Well done to all concerned! PP Brian is the peace champion and project lead. Promotion and execution is expected to begin in October.
* Director Shem gave us an update on the upcoming Children's Fun Day
* Director Glyne outlined the rules governing attendance and makeups
* Carrie-Ann Morris Searle was the greeter
* Director Glyne recited the 4 way test
Wednesday September 25th 12:30pm The Pub Restaurant at The Estates at St George
* This was a fellowship meeting.
* President Terry led the proceedings as usual and informed us of the resounding success of the virtual
meeting that was held with the District Governor Debbie Roopchand.
* We were informed of the possibility of presenting 2 of our projects at the district conference. More details will be shared as they come to hand.
We were well represented by our team pictured above and the DG was impressed by the presentation
* Another highlight of the meeting was the pinning
of 2 Paul Harris Fellows. PP Michael Trotman was elevated to Paul Harris Fellow +2 and Director Ryan
Best was elevated to Paul Harris Fellow +3. Congratulations to both gentlemen!!!
* PP Randolph Straughan was the greeter
* PHF Morexa Martin-Gardiner recited the 4 way test
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