THE PRESIDENTIAL HANDOVER 2015

Posted by Indira Singh

on Jul 03, 2015

THE PRESIDENTIAL HANDOVER 2015

Rotarians, their families and guests met at the Prive Restaurant and Lounge on Friday July 3^rd 2015 as the Rotary Club of Princes Town observed their 23^rd Presidential Handover Ceremony.

The event marked the handing over of the reigns of Club leadership from Past President Jamir Ousman and the Board of Directors of 2015-2016 to President Dr. Ronald Gobin and his executive team.

In addition to being charter members of the Rotary Club of Princes Town both Rotarians have served as Presidents in the past and have been in the organization for over twenty three (23) years.

The Club was honoured to have as its guests, The District Governor Elect (2016-2017), Rotarian Past President Roger Bose; the President of The Rotary Club of Point Fortin, Rot. President Dr. Kenneth Niles; the President of The Rotary Club of San Fernando South, President Randy Pedro and the President of The Rotary Club of Penal, President Varsha Surajsingh.

The function opened with the National Anthem played on the steelpan by Kyle Ali, the son of Sargent-at-Arms Rotarian Terry Ali in an auditorium beautifully decorated by Partner-in-Service Tara Ousman. Chairperson Rotarian Indira Singh invited all to relax in an atmosphere of good food and fellowship as the Club joined Past President Jamir Ousman in extending gratitude to the nurses and doctors who have given tirelessly at the Club's many Medical Outreach Clinics. The Club also thanked Mr. Ernest Koylass, Senior Counsel for joining Rotarian Debbie Roopchand in conducting free legal aid service at the outreach clinic.

Paul Harris Awards were given to Dr. Permanand Nakkana, Mr. Dave Hosein, Rotarian Past President Wayne Nanan and Past President Jamir Ousman as individuals who have given service above self to the Club and to Rotary.

In his inaugural speech, President Dr. Ronald Gobin launched the theme for the Rotary year 2015-2016: "Be A Gift to the World". He added his own personal motto encouraging Rotarians to make a difference by reaching out and touching the lives of others. President Ronald went on to briefly outline the activities the Club would undertake this year to achieve these objectives.

But the evening was not all speeches and pomp as guests enjoy the melodious voice of the talented Neval Chaitlal. Thanks to his agent, Rotarian Vishma Ramcharitar of the Rotary Club of Maracas, St Joseph, a much appreciative audience was enthralled with Neval's three selections despite a sore throat.

Many Rotarians vowed to take dance lessons after the graceful and exciting performance of Past President Vilma Bellamy's granddaughter Daynia Pirtheesingh and her dance partner, BJ Hackshaw.

The evening ended on a high note with Rotarians and guests enjoying fellowship and looking forward to a rewarding and productive Rotary year ahead.

Indira Singh

Director Public Relations

Board of Directors 2015-2016