WEST SIDES BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Alexandra School Interact Club - 3:00pm. Meals on Wheels

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1 Issue 39 June 06 th 2017 TONIGHT S MEETING Call to Order The National Anthem of Barbados Rotary Grace Toasts to Her Majesty the Queen & Barbados Introduction of Visiting Rotarians & Guests Dinner Summary of the last board meeting Secretary Martin Polo collection update PDG Milton Golf Classic Collection Update PP Horace Any other business Toast to Rotary International UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Alexandra School Interact Club - 3:00pm Wednesday, Jun 07 th SCHOOL EXAM WEEK BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Kevin Watson IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Farid Mansour PRESIDENT ELECT Michael McClean VICE PRESIDENT Joseph Steinbok SECRETARY Martin Steinbok TREASURER Marcia Cyrus Wednesday, Jun 14 th Wednesday, Jun 21 st Meals on Wheels Thursday, Jun 08 th Friday, Jun 09 th Thursday, Jun 15 th Friday, Jun 16 th Thursday, Jun 22 nd Friday, Jun 23 rd Rtn Nicholas Hartmann & PP Ian Hinds Rtn Morton Holder & Rtn Chris Hoyte Rtn Kathryn Barry Rtn Edward Benn Rtn. Kevin Boyce Rtn. Rene Butcher Rtn Hugh Callendar PP Denis Chandler DIRECTOR OF CLUB SERVICE Mark Thompson DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Nicholas Hartmann DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Morton Holder DIRECTOR OF SERVICE PROJECTS Michael Stuart DIRECTOR OF ROTARY FOUNDATION Ezra Prescod Gentle Reminder If you have not done so already, please PAY MEMBERSHIP FEES

2 Feed the Needy - Rotarians from West Monday, Jun 26 th Rtn Jean St. John Rtn Leslie St. John PP Joe Steinbok CELEBRATION CORNER Birthdays: Upcoming Weeks of June Tuesday, June 06 th Wednesday, June 07 th Thursday, June 08 th Sunday, June 11 th Katrina Sam-Prescod (Partner-in-Service) Farid Monsour Mathieu Issa Jim Barry (Partner-in-Service) Anniversary: Upcoming weeks of June Thursday, June 15 th Andrew & Jean St. John Rotary Quotes Rotary West Bulletin 2

3 INCLUSIVE PLAY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LAST WEEK S MEETING PP Michael provided the Club with a synopsis from the last meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) held May 13th. He informed that the Members from Barbados South are Katrina Sam, Sonya Alleyne and Brian Robinson. The focus of that meeting was to ensure construction can start by the first quarter of Rotary year The services of Rtn Gregory Hazard has been sought to provide details as it relates to the civil and engineering works. PP Michael informed that after these drawings are received, the cosmetic costings would be contracted out. The land, leased from Government, should be released in two to three (2-3) months. The legal team are looking into the mechanics as it relates to the vesting in the name of the Trust. Details of their suggestions will be shared when provided. The project will require members to serve within the areas of Construction, Trust, Legal, Finance, Marketing and Project Handover. Interested person should contact the BoT indicating which project stream they are interested in providing assistance. The Council of the Disable are to be re-engaged to ascertain their interest and provisions of funding and the running of this Inclusive Play Centre. The next meeting will be June 28 th. PDG Milton will ensure all correspondence from the BoT meetings and as it relates to the project is shared with the Club. The consensus of the Club was the details of the Project need to be presented at a forum specifically to discuss the details of the Project prior to its start as PP Mike and the other Trustees present, were not able to address all of the questions asked as many of the issues are a work in progress. FELLOWSHIP EVENT UPDATE Bathsheba June 18th 2017 Our final Fellowship Event, for this Rotary year, in the form of a luncheon, to be held on June 18 at PP Mark s property at Bathsheba from 12noon until. The luncheon is FREE to all Rotarians and their immediate family. If you wish to bring others, there is a cost of $40 per person over the age of 5 years. Several members have not responded to the s sent by Secretary Martin. We are asked to acknowledge our intended attendance and the total number of persons who will be attending with us. Please provide this required information to either Secretary Martin via msteinbok@eckler.ca or PP Mark via markbathompson@gmail.com as soon as possible. Rotary West Bulletin 3

4 GOLF CLASSIC FOLLOW-UP AG Peter Downs shared that the total funds raised from the Golf Classic is approximately $130,500. Thus far we have received just under $65,000. There is every indication that all funds will be collected. All outstanding funds are expected within the next two (2) weeks. INSTALLATION DINNER July 8th 2017 Our installation dinner will be held at Port St. Charles on July 8 th. Cocktails will be served from 6pm and the installation proceedings will commence promptly at 6:30pm. The format and the dress code remains the same. (Lounge suit / Cocktail dress) PE Michael McClean informed the tickets remain at $175 per person. Members are asked to confirm their attendance along with guests by the end of the 3 rd week of June. (June 23, 2017) ANY OTHER BUSINESS Polo Classic - Collections has been slow in coming. 22 tickets remain outstanding. The committee is hopeful that these funds will be collected in the coming week. Interact Club More involvement and sharing of information is required it relates to the scheduling of Internact meetings. Our schedule is to be shared with Rosemary and the School calendar should be shared with the Club to aid us in planning. ADDITIONALS FROM CLUB MEETING - May 23rd 2017 Rotary Fellows, friends and Guests joining the meeting were: Ramon Contaste Guest PP Ian Hinds Fines collected: $ Raffle winner: Rtn Jaggs Dass Rotary West Bulletin 4

5 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ATLANTA The Rotary International Convention takes place 10 th to 14 th of June in Atlanta, GA, USA. Safe travels to our members who will be attending the above RI Convention. Please remember other events you can attend during our trip are: The Foundation s 100th birthday party Join past and current Rotary leaders and author David Forward for a book signing Visit The Rotary Foundation centennial exhibit in the House of Friendship Registration via: ROTARACT WEST CALENDAR OF EVENTS DISTRICT 7030 CONFERENCE 2018 SURINAME DISTRICT 7030 CONFERENCE APRIL, 2018, PARAMARIBO, SURINAME CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT PP STEVEN TJINADJIE, (597) secretariat@districtconference7030.com Rotary West Bulletin 5

6 THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF BARBADOS In plenty and in time of need When this fair land was young Our brave forefathers sowed the seed From which our pride is sprung. A pride that makes no wanton boast Of what it has withstood. That binds our hearts from coast to coast The pride of nationhood. We loyal sons and daughters all Do hereby make it known These fields and hills beyond recall Are now our very own. We write our names on history s page With expectations great. Strict guardians of our heritage Firm craftsmen of our fate. ROTARY GRACE O Lord and giver of all things good, We thank thee for our daily food. May Rotary friends and Rotary ways, Help us to serve thee all our days. EDITORIAL TEAM EDITOR Shelly-Ann Griffin Shelly.anng@gmail.com ASSISTANT EDITOR Rene Butcher Rene.butcher@butcherwilliams.com Give us your feedback, share your comments, ask questions and provide content, we would love to hear from you. Let s connect! The Rotary Club of Barbados West is now on Facebook, join the conversation. RotaryBarbadosWest ROTARIAN CHALLENGE 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 concerned? Have you or do you still have displayed the Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions at your place of work? It is not too late to join your fellow Rotarians in this challenge. Request by to Get your copy. Print and display today. Rotary West Bulletin 6