Our 9th meeting for the year 2019-20 was held at the Normandie Hotel on Tuesday 1st October at 12.30pm. We acknowledged the start of a new month and new theme "Economic and Community Development" as we heard from our President on the Board Update. This month is also of great significance in the Rotary Calendar as we celebrate World Polio Day on 24th October 2019
 
Meeting began at 12.36pm
Head Table: President Marcia, Pres-Elect/Sec Giselle and Sergeant Pat
 
Special Welcome was given to Rtn Aileen and Sergeant Joseph who returned to the Club after their respective vacation trips.
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries
 
PP Adele celebrated her birthday today, October 1st and Rtn Vera will celebrate hers on October 3rd. No wedding anniversaries were celebrated this week.
 
Member’s 5 minutes
  • Sous sous reminder in aid of Polio Plus  with a contribution of TT $100 per month – PP Marie
  • Reminder given on Rampanalgas Christmas Party and the gifts to be bought by members - Rtn Shirley C.
  • The Library upgrade at the La Sieva RC School has begun and the committee is working on confirming President Paula Mae Weekes' attendance for this event - Rtn Ann Marie
  • This week the Servol students learned to cook Cajun foods and it was very well received - Rtn Kelly
  • The Rotary Club of Central POS will be hosting the movie premiere for "Gemini Man" on Tuesday 8th October at MovieTowne POS at a cost of $150. - Sec Giselle
  • The Rotary Club of Point Fortin has invited everyone to their 33rd Charter anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 9th October in Point Fortin where DG Trevor Blake will be the guest speaker. The cost is $200 - Sec Giselle
RI President 's October message - Sec Giselle 
  • Sec Giselle read the RI president's message on economic and community development with special focus on Polio and the strides that Rotary has  made in its Polio eradication efforts.
October 2019 Board Update - President Marcia
President Marcia shared with the Club a comprehensive update on the outcome of the board meeting held on Sunday 29th September with the main points as follows:
 
1.Finances -  The Finance Committee has been created and will be sharing their proposed plans which may include reporting, monitoring and controlling of the Club's expenditure and data entry. Rtn Kelly is currently learning the Peachtree software from the current resource engaged by Treasurer Charmaine. AG Debbie is to be contacted to help with the incorporation of our Club
 
2. Service projects - The Tidy T&T Committee has confirmed that they will be using Mauricio as the new service provider for the agricultural coordination aspect with the intention that he will work with other past students of the programme who are interested in helping. The contribution to the prison has not been made to date as clarification on the overall figure owed for the printing service has been requested from Chair Donna who can confirm via her workplace. The "Show Me How to Connect" project will be executed in March/ April as the FLOW sponsorship has not yet been received and the proposed start date was October. The resource who is used to give the parenting guidance is not in the country and therefore Rtn Nicole will follow up with this and advise the Club accordingly.
 
3. Public Relations - During the meeting, measurements were taken of each member who ordered a blazer. All were asked to pay their downpayment as to help fast track the process. The Club will pay the seamstress directly and then be reimbursed by the respective Club members
 
4. Club Administration - We have confirmed PDG Stephen Ramroop who will come to share on the readiness of Trinidad and Tobago in facing a Cat 5 storm at the next Club meeting. Our Christmas Dinner will be on Saturday 14th December. More details will be shared on this soon.
 
5. Membership - Guest Paula will be added to the Friends of Rotary WhatsApp group where guests can get information on what is happening with the Club
 
Sergeant Pat also advised that official notice is needed for Elections which is typically held at the first meeting in November. This was confirmed and therefore the nomination forms would be sent out to all via email by next week.
 
Our President announced upcoming meetings as follows:
 
Rotary Calendar – October - Economic and Community Development Month 
October 8th 
Guest Speaker  - PDG Stephen Ramroop on "Is T&T ready for a Cat 5 storm?"
Luncheon Meeting
October 8th 
RC of Central POS Movie Premiere Fundraiser at 7pm Movie Towne
$150
October 15th 
My Life Talk by Rtn Vera Dookiesingh Fraser
Luncheon Meeting
 
Meeting ended at 1.35pm with a toast to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Rotary the World Over and Peace in the World