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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2021-2022 “We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.” – Sonia Johnson It is on this premise that we base our Scholarship Awards. Our annual Scholarship Awards Programme allows us the opportunity to support a group of young people each year in pursuit of tertiary education who are deemed deserving of financial aid. We believe that we cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future, as stated by F. Roosevelt. It has been the first time in two years, since the onset of the Pandemic that the Club has been able to host this Ceremony in its true form and our members were thrilled for the occasion. On Thursday 26^th May 2022, the Rotary Club of Princes Town held its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at JR&D Convention Centre in Princes Town. A total of five Scholarships were awarded to deserving students enrolled in various areas of study in tertiary institutions both locally and internationally. This venture is funded solely by the Club’s annual Chokhafest fundraiser. This particular undertaking was additionally made possible due to a generous donation to our Chokhafest expenses by the Republic Bank Limited, Princes Town Branch. A packed but exciting programme featuring Mr. Rishi Ramlogan, President of the RCPT, Mr. Timothy Bailey, President of the Steel Workers Union of Trinidad and Tobago and entrepreneur and Mrs. Nalini Rattan representative of RBL was enjoyed by a crowd of students, parents, Rotarians and partners-in-service. Mr. Bailey, in all his youth and vibrancy brought the feature address, encouraging students to follow their dreams, making the point that no matter the path you choose, you must always do your best and you will succeed. Awards were presented to: Akasia Lynn Augustine – Bachelor of Law, UWI Cavehill Dymond Magloire – Associate Degree in Social Work, CoSTAATT Kenya Toisann Augustine – BSc Health Sciences, Howard University Makeisha Simon – MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) UWI, St Augustine Sabrina Soogrimsingh – Associate Degree General Nursing, CoSTAATT We know that our future will be well taken care of because by assisting these cherished individuals, we aim to chart a course of history we will be proud of! #scholarship #education #chokhafest #youth #servetochangelives #rotaryshares #rotarydistrict7030 #serviceaboveself	SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2021-2022	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-05-29 04:00:00Z	0
MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC IN TABLELAND After putting off Tableland Medical Outreach Clinic for more than a year due to the pandemic, the Rotary Club of Princes Town was finally able to reach out to the community in the environs of Tableland Recreation Ground on Sunday May 22nd 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Over 90 persons were registered who had access to Onsite Doctors, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol testing, Optometrist, Pharmacy, Legal Advice, Diabetes Management and Information on various testing and vaccination programmes. Lightly used clothing items were also available for distribution. The Club extends our sincere gratitude to Chairman Councillor Gowrie Roopnarine for identifying this area and liaising with the local community to come out. In addition, we were privileged to have Trinidad Eye Hospital who offered free optical consultations by Snr. Opthamologist Dr. Vineet Kumar, Optometrist Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed, Optometrist Ms. Aligarh Khan, Snr. Opthamologist Ms. Sareta Dubay, Optician Mr. Williams and Br. Manager Ms. Erron Seenath. Special thanks to our Past President Dr. Gobin, Dr. Prem Premanand, Dr. Kiran Premanand and Dr. Lindsey Aziz, our Foundation Director, for providing the Doctor consultations. Many thanks to our Past President Crystal Ann Harper who was on hand to provide Legal Advice. We recognise the assistance of Ms. Oosha Jagdin and Ms Rose with registration today. We are grateful for the continued support of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago who were represented by Nurse Salima Ramkissoon, Nurse Dimple Ramlogan-Scout and Nurse Suzy Mohammed. Thank you to our In-house Nurse Miranda Ramjattan, Volunteer Nurse Jenelle Elie and Student Nurse Tracey Gomez. Thank you to Vemco for sponsoring the Ju-C soft drinks. Finally, thank you to all our members, partners in service and supporters for all the behind the scenes work in enabling this to be ANOTHER SUCCESFUL PROJECT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF PRINCES TOWN. #medical #health #diabetes #bloodpressure #bloodsugar #cholesterol #optometrist #trinidadeyehospital_cvrs #servetochangelives #rotaryshares #rotarydistrict7030 #serviceaboveself #legalaid #diabetes_tt	MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC IN TABLELAND	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-05-24 04:00:00Z	0
TABLELAND MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC FLYER	TABLELAND MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC FLYER	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-05-20 04:00:00Z	0
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 2022 The Rotary Club of Princes Town continued its drive to support the less fortunate and serve to change lives with our 22^nd Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday April 24^th 2022 at the Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Course. This year, a total of 36 teams participated in the tournament. Our main sponsor, @Volvo.TT was present with a spectacular array of vehicles and our golfers took advantage of the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the vehicles. This was the first year our Club held a Junior Golf Tournament with eight (8) junior golfers participating. The adults teed off after the Juniors completed their course and the evening ended with dinner and the prize giving ceremony where all of the winners were presented with their prizes and trophies. Many golfers remained afterwards to fellowship with our rotarians and they all enjoyed the camaraderie and fellowship as the evening came to an end. Our list of winners is listed below: Junior Golf Tournament: 1st Place Male under 12 Varin Singh 1st place Female under 12 Isabella Ramdeen Best Overall player under 12 Isabella Ramdeen Nearest pin Varin Singh Longest Drive Isabella Ramdeen Adult Tournament: 1^st Place – SM Jaleel & Company - Tommy Boodoo & Ashram Beharry 2^nd Place – Namalco – Steve Durgadeen & Omesh Dinanath 3^rd Place – Harrow’s Drugs – Dr Avind Ali & Reynold Deonath 4^th Place – Advantage Lab Services – Adrian Lutchman & Shiva Arjoon Singh 5^th Place – Gulf Insurance – Jason Clarke & Gerard Cooper 6^th Place – SMTL – Dave Rajkumar & Johanson Singh 7^th Place – Trifactor Technical Sales & Service – Lennox Oudit & Leslie Martinez 8^th Place – Moonilal Lalchan & Nandlal Ramlakhan #golf #fundraiser #servetochangelives #rotaryshares #rotarydistrict7030	ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 2022	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-05-10 04:00:00Z	0
EID MUBARAK!	EID MUBARAK!	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-05-02 04:00:00Z	0
EID HAMPERS AT GUARACARA MOSQUE, GUARACARA As is the tradition of the Rotary Club of Princes Town in supporting all major religious holidays, our Club supported the muslim community of Guaracara in celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr by contributing 15 hampers to the Guaracara Masjid for distribution to families in need of assistance. Our heartfelt thanks to PP Zobida Ragbirsingh for liaising with Imam Ahamad in organizing the hamper distribution. Thanks to PP Bashir Mohammed for organizing the hampers and Rotarian Villon Stanley for transportation. In attendance at the presentation of hampers were PP Jamir Ousman, Director Michael Cooper-Ochiengh, Rotarian Amraz Ali Bocas and Rotarian Villon Stanley. #eid2022 #eidulfitr #servetochangelives #rotaryshares #eidmubarak #rotaryinternational #rotarydistrict7030 #serviceaboveself	EID HAMPERS AT GUARACARA MOSQUE, GUARACARA	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-05-02 04:00:00Z	0
MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC AT PERSAD'S SUPERSTORE PRINCES TOWN In recognition of World Health Day, Persad’s “The Food King” invited us to deliver a Health Outreach Clinic at their Superstore in Princes Town on May 1^st 2022. Rotarians arrived early from 8.15am and proceeded to assist with the preparation and layout of the facilities to accommodate the various stations. Services provided were Doctors’ Assessment, Dental Screening, Optical Screening, Legal Aid, Health and Fitness Assessment, In-house Pharmacy, Free Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose and Cholesterol testing. Thank you to the management of Persad’s for partnering with the Rotary Club of Princes Town to provide free medical services to their patrons and to all our Rotarians and Partners in service for a well-executed Medical Outreach Clinic. Special thanks to Past President Dr Ronald Gobin, Dr. Prem Premanand, Dr. Kiran Premanand and the 2 interns Tanya Tatiparthi and Shivana Sooknanan. Thank you to our Dentist Stefan Nanan, and defacto member Pharmacist Anandi Maraj. Thank you to our in house Nurses Rotarians Miranda and Shuntelle who coopted their colleagues, Nurses- Jenelle, Dimple and Salima who also represented the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago. Many thanks to Beast Body and our Fitness Consultant Rotarian Villon Stanley and many thanks to our Legal Adviser, Rotarian Andrea Bhagwandeen who must also be commended for organizing the See Vu Optical team, Kevin, Christine, Michelle and Nikeisha. #worldhealthday #health #medicaloutreach #servetochangelives #rotaryshares #rotarydistrict7030 #persadsdfoodkingtrinidad #seevu_optical_ltd	MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC AT PERSAD'S SUPERSTORE PRINCES TOWN	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-05-01 04:00:00Z	0
DIAPER DISTRIBUTION AT LENGUA HEALTH CENTER The Rotary Club of Princes Town distributed 40 boxes of Huggies Overnites Diapers to mothers and infants at the Lengua Health Centre on Thursday April 21^st, 2022 in Princes Town. President Elect Rudranath Maraj together with Past President Jamir Ousman, rotarians Wendy Ann Joseph, Miranda Ramjattan and Shuntelle Thomas were present to assist with the distribution of the diaper boxes to the parents and infants. Our Club extends our sincerest thanks to Gabrielle Modeste at Bryden Pi Limited for the generous donation of the Huggies Diapers and rotarian Kellon Craig and membership director Rudranath Maraj who coordinated the delivery and receipt of the diaper boxes. #health #babycare #rotaryfoundation #maternalhealth #huggiesdiapers #rotaryinternational #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself	DIAPER DISTRIBUTION AT LENGUA HEALTH CENTER	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-05-01 04:00:00Z	0
MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC AT PERSAD’S D FOOD KING SUPERCENTER PRINCES TOWN Take Control of your Health! Join the Rotary Club of Princes Town at Persad’s D Food King Supercenter Princes Town on Sunday 1st May from 9am to 12pm. ☆FREE Testing on Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol. ☆FREE Consultation on Mental Health, Diet and Nutrition. ☆FREE Flu Shots Plus, receive your CDAP Prescription after your checkup! • Pre-register your Checkup now via Whatsapp at 307-6616! #rotaryptown #health #medical #healthcare #healthandwellness #healthday #persadsdfoodkingtrinidad#servetochangelives #rotaryshares #rotarydistrict7030	MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC AT PERSAD’S D FOOD KING SUPERCENTER PRINCES TOWN	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-04-26 04:00:00Z	0
EARTH DAY CHALLENGE 2022 April 22 is Earth Day and we at the Rotary Club of Princes Town were determined more than ever to do our part in supporting Rotary’s 7^th Pillar of Focus (Supporting the Environment). The goal of the Earth Day Challenge was simple – RECYCLE as much as possible! Two weeks prior to Earth Day, we were challenged to recycle as much as possible to raise an awareness of how much we recycle instead of throwing away and in so doing encourage us to be more mindful of the impact of our choices on the environment. Special focus was placed on plastic bottles which are of particular concern as they make up a larger part of recyclable materials that ends up in landfills. Other items were aluminium cans, tin cans, aerosol cans, tetra packs and cardboard. #earthday #savetheenvironment #savetheearth #supporttheenvironment #recycle #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #servetochangelives #rotaryinternational	EARTH DAY CHALLENGE 2022	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-04-22 04:00:00Z	0
YOU'VE BEEN SERVED CAMPAIGN	YOU'VE BEEN SERVED CAMPAIGN	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-04-10 04:00:00Z	0
DIAPER DISTRIBUTION AT ROCHARD DOUGLAS HEALTH CENTER The Rotary Club of Princes Town distributed 30 boxes of Huggies Overnites Diapers to mothers and infants at the Rochard Douglas Health Centre on Monday April 4^th, 2022 in Barrackpore. President-Elect Rudranath Maraj together with Past President Jamir Ousman and rotarians Wendy Ann Joseph and Justin Girdharrie were present to assist with the distribution of the diaper boxes to the parents and infants. Our Club extends our sincerest thanks to Gabrielle Modeste at Bryden Pi Limited for the generous donation of the Huggies Overnites Diapers and rotarian Kellon Craig and membership director Rudranath Maraj who coordinated the delivery and receipt of the diaper boxes. #health #babycare #rotaryserves #rotaryfoundation #you’vebeenserved #maternalhealth #huggiesdiapers #rotaryinternational #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself	DIAPER DISTRIBUTION AT ROCHARD DOUGLAS HEALTH CENTER	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-04-10 04:00:00Z	0
FAMILY FUN DAY AT MOZART'S RANCH, GUARACARA On Sunday March 27^th, rotarians and their friends and families gathered at Mozart’s Ranch in Guaracara for a long overdue Fun and Family Day as the restrictions of Covid-19 regulations were relaxed to allow large gatherings. Our chefs arrived early to prepare and cook all the meats on site – bbq chicken, bbq fish and curry duck. These were accompanied by fried rice, macaroni pie, garlic bread, paratha roti, channa and potato, corn soup, pineapple chow and a wide variety of desserts! We were thrilled to welcome our treasured ladies and friends of RC Maraval who spent the entire day with us participating in all the fun games and activities after the massive lunch spread. They were also the recipients of many medals and prizes as they wholeheartedly participated in all the games. Rotarian Mark with the assistance of members of ScoutsTT organized and coordinated the games for all age groups for the afternoon. Patrons and their children participated in the rope ladder, badminton, cricket, archery and air rifle games. The watermelon eating and beer drinking competition were added bonuses to an already fun filled day. There was much fun, laughter and picong at these events as all present vied for the prizes at the end of the games. As the evening drew near, all members gathered on the field for the Childhood Obesity Program Challenge fitness segment led by our own Fitness Instructor Rotarian Villon. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves doing the exercises and the adults were very enthusiastic as the fitness segment ended with a conga line off the field to await the prize giving and door prizes. #familyday #fun #rotariansatplay #servetochangelives #curryduck #bbq #lime #rotaryshares #rotarydistrict7030 #childhoodobesitychallenge	FAMILY FUN DAY AT MOZART'S RANCH, GUARACARA	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-04-05 04:00:00Z	0
RC PRINCES TOWN PLANTS TREES ON WORLD FORESTRY DAY In commemoration of World Forestry Day 2022 and as part of Rotary’s focus on supporting the environment, the Rotary Club of Princes Town completed an exercise to plant 40 trees at the Tableland High School. President Rishi Ramlogan along with Rotarians Mark Ainsley John, Jamir Ousman, Justin Girdharrie, Nazim Mohamed and Michael Cooper-Ochiengh were assisted by the teachers and students of the Tableland High School. The Principal (Ag) Miss Audrey Jackson and teachers Peter Hosein, Josette Small, Natrisha Gangapersad and school worker Bhagwandath Gangapersad all assisted the students in planting these trees which will beautify the school surroundings, prevent soil erosion and provide fruits when mature. The trees planted were Barbados Pride, White Pommerac, Yellow Poui, Pink Poui, Black Poui, Balata, Almond, Passion fruit, Tacoma and Cypre. This is part of Rotary’s Environmental sustainability initiatives set out by RI. Our President Rishi and Past President Jamir Ousman addressed 22 eager students on the process required in the formation of a Rotary Interact Club and explained in detail how the club is formed, student requirements, teacher support and what the next steps would be to form an interact club in the near future. #worldforestryday #treeplanting #savetheenvironment #environment #nature #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #servetochangelives #rotaryenvironment	RC PRINCES TOWN PLANTS TREES ON WORLD FORESTRY DAY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-04-04 04:00:00Z	0
NEW MEMBER SHUNTELLE THOMAS	NEW MEMBER SHUNTELLE THOMAS	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-03-22 04:00:00Z	0
NEW MEMBER CLYDETTE NANDRAMSINGH	NEW MEMBER CLYDETTE NANDRAMSINGH	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-03-22 04:00:00Z	0
NEW MEMBER MIRANDA RAMJATTAN	NEW MEMBER MIRANDA RAMJATTAN	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-03-22 04:00:00Z	0
DIAPER DISTRIBUTION DRIVE AT PRINCES TOWN DISTRICT HEALTH FACILITY The Rotary Club of Princes Town distributed 42 boxes of Huggies Overnites Diapers to mothers and infants at the Princes Town District Health Facility on Monday March 14^th and Monday March 21st, 2022. President Rishi Ramlogan together with Past President Jamir Ousman and rotarians Justin Girdharrie and Shuntelle Thomas were present to assist with the distribution of the diaper boxes to the parents and infants. Our Club extends our sincerest thanks to Gabrielle Modeste at Bryden Pi Limited for the generous donation of the Huggies Overnites Diapers and rotarian Kellon Craig and membership director Rudranath Maraj who coordinated the delivery and receipt of the diaper boxes. #health #babycare #rotaryfoundation #maternalhealth #huggiesdiapers #rotaryinternational #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself	DIAPER DISTRIBUTION DRIVE AT PRINCES TOWN DISTRICT HEALTH FACILITY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-03-21 04:00:00Z	0
PRINCES TOWN ROTARY INDUCTS THREE WOMEN ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY On March 8 2022, in commemoration of International Women’s Day, our Club was privileged to have as our guest speaker, Senator Jayanti Lutchmedial for the induction of three new female members to our Club. President Rishi Ramlogan welcomed the inductees and recognized the contributions and achievements of the female Rotarians and partners- in-service in our Club. Members were treated to a musical interlude by Darrius Balgobin and Hugh Humphrey on the drums as well as a short video presentation highlighting the women in our Club working and volunteering at projects and fundraisers. The new Rotarians were presented to members and formally inducted by President Rishi Ramlogan Clydette Nandramsingh – Field Sales Coordinator at Nestle Trinidad Ltd Miranda Ramjattan – District Health Visitor stationed at Williamsville Health Center Shuntelle Thomas – Clerk 1 at the Princes Town District Health Facility Membership Director Rudranath Maraj, Past President Zobida Ragbirsingh and Senator Jayanti Lutchmedial assisted with the pinning and presentation of the new member kits to the newest Rotarians in the Club who expressed their appreciation for becoming Rotarians and were eager to get involved in planning and executing the upcoming service projects and fundraisers. Senator Jayanti Lutchmedial credited her success to her two grandmothers who were not highly educated but stated she is a product of their work which at the time was not valued. She recognized that Rotary creates a space for women but allows the opportunity for men to understand how women work and to see their value to society. Senator Jayanti also stated the need for gender responsive leadership in our society and the need to change how work is perceived where some men consider a housewife at home as not working or doing nothing as opposed to a woman working in an office. President Rishi and First Lady Nadira presented commemorative mugs to all the women present and the evening ended with members welcoming the ladies with warm congratulations and fellowship thereafter. #IWD2022 #womeninrotary #newmember #eachonebringone #membership #rotaryshares #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryinternational	PRINCES TOWN ROTARY INDUCTS THREE WOMEN ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-03-19 04:00:00Z	0
GOLF FUNDRAISER 2022	GOLF FUNDRAISER 2022	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-03-14 04:00:00Z	0
HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY! International Women's Day 2022 #BreakTheBias #womeninrotary #IWD2022 #servetochangelives #rotaryshares #rotarydistrict7030	HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY!	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-03-08 04:00:00Z	0
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY	INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-03-06 04:00:00Z	0
PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION WEBINAR In recognition of Peace and Conflict Resolution Month, our Club hosted a webinar on cyberbullying, social media etiquette, digital footprint and internet addiction on March 2, 2022 (postponed from February 16^th due to the national blackout) with our guest Darren Dhoray from CybersafeTT. Daren is the Founder and Digital Anthropologist at the CyberSafeTT Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to educate students, parents and teachers on Cyber Safety, Cyber Bullying, Internet Addiction and Social Media Etiquette. The session was interactive with Darren fielding questions after his presentation from our members and Interactors concerning digital footprint and internet addiction issues and methods we can use to prevent addiction. He also shared how easy it is for phishers to hack your information through seemingly harmless games where your passwords can be obtained without your knowledge. Our Club extends our thanks to Darren Dhoray of CybersafeTT and we look forward to more engaging sessions with him as we all serve to change lives in our society. #peace #conflictresolution #cyberbullying #internetaddiction #socialmediaettiquette #digitalfootprint #interactors #rotaryshares #rotarydistrict7030 #servetochangelives #serviceaboveself	PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION WEBINAR	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-03-06 04:00:00Z	0
R.I.P. TREASURER DARREN HARRILAL Our Club mourns the loss of our rotarian and friend, Darren Harrilal who passed suddenly today as he was biking at Maracas Falls in St. Joseph. Darren joined our Club in October 2019 and was active in all avenues of service. He was serving as Treasurer for this year 2021-2022 and was elected to the Board of Directors for the next rotary year as well. Our club sends our condolences to his bereaved wife, Tricia and his family. May they all find solace in this time of grief and we wish them comfort, peace and strength through this difficult time. #RIP #gonetoosoon #livelifetothefullest #outdoors #ServeToChangeLives #proudrotarian #rotarydistrict7030 #RotaryShares	R.I.P. TREASURER DARREN HARRILAL	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-02-20 04:00:00Z	0
70 30 COP CHALLENGE #district7030moves #exercise #childhoodobesity #fitness #walkathon #run #aerobics #servetochangelives #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself #rotarydistrict7030	70 30 COP CHALLENGE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-02-12 04:00:00Z	0
PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION WEBINAR #youthpeaceaction #conflictresolution #cyberbullying #internetaddiction #CyberSafeTT #servetochangelives #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself #rotarydistrict7030	PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION WEBINAR	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-02-12 04:00:00Z	0
CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY At our weekly meeting on February 9^th 2022, our rotarians were pleasantly surprised when they received gift bags, tokens and chocolates in commemoration of Valentine’s Day observed on February 14^th annually. President Rishi Ramlogan presented the gift bags to the ladies and the gentlemen were not left out as they also received tokens and chocolates. On behalf of the members who were present, we wish to thank President Rishi Ramlogan and rotarian Wendy Ann Joseph for the lovely gifts. #valentines #chocolate #token #servetochangelives #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself #rotarydistrict7030	CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-02-11 04:00:00Z	0
REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE FOR PRINCES TOWN DISTRICT HEALTH FACILITY On Monday January 31, 2022 the Rotary Club of Princes Town delivered a 14 cubic Whirlpool refrigerator and a 1.1 cubic Maxsonic microwave to the Emergency Department (SARI – Severe Acute Respiratory Illness) Covid-19 section of the Princes Town District Health Facility. President Rishi Ramlogan, Director Dr Lindsey Aziz and potential Rotarian Shuntelle Thomas who works at the facility were on hand to present the appliances to Facility Manager, Mr Muhammad Ismail and Nurse Isabelle Mohammed. Our Club extends our sincerest thanks and appreciation to our generous sponsor, Ramco Industries Ltd, of these appliances which would be of benefit to the Covid-19 patients at the Facility. #health #covid19 #donor #sponsor #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #serviceaboveself #rotaryshares	REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE FOR PRINCES TOWN DISTRICT HEALTH FACILITY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2022-02-01 04:00:00Z	0
CHRISTMAS TREAT AT TABLELAND The Rotary Club of Princes Town held our Christmas Treat on December 19, 2021 at the Tableland Recreation Ground where 20 food hampers were distributed to families in need of assistance and over 100 children each received a Christmas gifts and a snack bag from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Rotarians arrived early at the Recreational Ground to set up the hampers, gifts and snack bags to distribute later to the children and parents. Past President Jamir Ousman welcomed the villagers and introduced the Chairman of the Princes Town Regional Corporation, Councillor Gowrie Roopnarine who assisted with the coordination of the venue and the villagers and children for the hampers and gifts. President Rishi Ramlogan (Santa) called the children to the stage to receive their gift and snack bags from Mrs Claus (Secretary Andrea Bhagwandeen) who was assisted by the elves (Rotarians and spouses) on the stage. Thank you to all the Rotarians, spouses, partners in service and friends who ensured that our Christmas Treat was a huge success! #christmas #gifts #foodhampers #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares	CHRISTMAS TREAT AT TABLELAND	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-12-29 04:00:00Z	0
CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2021 Our Christmas Concert 2021 with students from schools within Princes Town and Environs will be aired on CNC3 on Christmas Eve @2.30pm and on TTT on Boxing Day @9.30am and Monday December 27th @5.00pm Remember to tune in and check out the wonderful performances by our talented youth! #concert #christmas #supportouryouth #rawtalent #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #servetochangelives #servicebeforeself	CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2021		2021-12-22 04:00:00Z	0
PRESIDENT'S DINNER 2021 Our President's Dinner was held @cantonplacerestaurant on Saturday 11th December 2021. Our Club's President Mr Rishi Ramlogan delivered an insightful speech, highlighting the importance of being an active Rotarian especially in times of disaster. The evening proceedings was followed by dinner, gift exchanges and speeches from every member present. #presidentdinner #membership #EachOneBringOne #ServeToChangeLives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #District7030 #ServiceAboveSelf	PRESIDENT'S DINNER 2021	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-12-22 04:00:00Z	0
VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2021	VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2021	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-12-07 04:00:00Z	0
JOIN THE CHORUS	JOIN THE CHORUS	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-26 04:00:00Z	0
CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Here is the link to the video on our YouTube Channel	CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-25 04:00:00Z	0
NOMORE.ORG AND GENTLE FORCES CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE November 25^th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and our Club had the distinct privilege to have Pamela Zaballa, the Global Executive Director for NoMore.org and Danni Mohammed, the founder of Gentle Forces as guest speakers on domestic violence in Trinidad and Tobago at our virtual meeting held last night. Pamela Zaballa has worked to support domestic and sexual violence victims in different roles, from frontline services as a refuge manager, setting up human trafficking services, and policy and communication roles developing successful campaigns such as Hidden Child and UK Says NO MORE. Throughout her career, Pamela has had a keen interest in pushing boundaries and developing tech-based solutions for victims of domestic and sexual violence such as specialist domestic violence CRM systems, apps-based solutions and the NO MORE Global Directory, the first-of-its-kind directory of domestic and sexual violence resources for over 200 countries. As a firm believer that all parties need to find a solution to gender-based violence throughout her career, she has developed partnerships with multiple governments, international organisations and global corporations. Danni Mohammed has nearly two decades of experience where her instinct and drive has led her to redefine the status quo. Her passion and proof is taking old notions of creativity, business and strategy and freeing them from constraints and boundaries. Danni is at the forefront of industry provocation and creation; a seasoned strategy and transformation executive, Danni creates and delivers large-scale solutions with impact. Danni has had the privilege to speak at the 2021 United Nations General Assembly to launch Join The Chorus, a multi-industry pro bono effort galvanising over 80 volunteers to help end domestic and sexual violence for the Commonwealth Says NO MORE partnership. At the end of their presentation, there was a very interactive session where Pamela and Danni responded to many questions from our Rotarians concerning the effect of the pandemic on domestic violence as well as educating children from an early age to recognize the signs of domestic abuse. Please listen to the presentation on our YouTube channel, The Rotary Club of Princes Town and share with everyone as we all #jointhechorus and say #nomore to domestic and sexual violence. #rotaryfoundation #peaceandconflictresolution #jointhechorus #nomore #nomas #enddomesticviolence #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #servetochangelives #serviceaboveself #rotaryinternational	NOMORE.ORG AND GENTLE FORCES CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-25 04:00:00Z	0
ROTARY CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS #newmember #membership #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #rotaryinternational #TrinidadGuardian	ROTARY CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-18 04:00:00Z	0
DIABETES : SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION MANAGEMENT Here is the link to the video presentation on our Club's YouTube Channel	DIABETES : SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION MANAGEMENT	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-14 04:00:00Z	0
WORLD DIABETES DAY In recognition of World Diabetes Day observed annually on November 14^th, our past president Zobida Ragbirsingh presented “Diabetes: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention Management” at our Club’s weekly meeting held on Wednesday November 10^th, 2021 at Canton Palace Restaurant, San Fernando. PP Zobida is currently the Chairman of the Princes Town Branch of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT). She was President of DATT on two occasions as well as the Public Relations Officer. She also held the position of Vice President Health Care Professional with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) during the period 2015 to 2019. PP Zobida stressed on the importance of access to diabetes care and was very descriptive in explaining diabetes, its signs and symptoms and especially its effect on children. PP Dr. Ronald Gobin also enlightened Rotarians on new medication that is very effective in controlling diabetes. At the end of her presentation, PP Zobida distributed Diabetes pins to all present at the meeting. In addition, the Club assisted Ms S. Pariag with eye care costs of $1,500 due to diabetes complications and also delivered a wheel chair to Mr. Lakhan who recently had multiple toes amputated due to diabetes. To listen to the full presentation on Diabetes: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention Management, log onto our club’s YouTube channel – Rotary Club of Princes Town. #diabetes #worlddiabetesday #health #diabetesawareness #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself	WORLD DIABETES DAY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-14 04:00:00Z	0
EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND INFANTS RECEIVE HUGGIES DIAPERS AND BABY WIPES The Rotary Club of Princes Town distributed 45 boxes of Huggies Stage 4 Diapers and one pack of baby wipes to expectant mothers and infants at the Williamsville Health Centre and simultaneously at the Moruga Health Centre on Wednesday November 3, 2021. Maternal and Child Health is an area of focus of the Rotary Foundation where Rotary makes high quality health care available to ensure mothers and children everywhere can have access to the same opportunities for a healthy future. Our Club extends our sincerest thanks to Gabrielle Modeste, Senior Brand Manager at Bryden Pi for the generous donation of the Huggies Diapers and our new Rotarian Kellon Craig who coordinated the delivery and receipt of the diapers with our membership director Rudranath Maraj. #health #babycare #rotaryfoundation #maternalhealth #huggiesdiapers #foundationmonth #rotaryinternational #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself	EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND INFANTS RECEIVE HUGGIES DIAPERS AND BABY WIPES	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-13 04:00:00Z	0
DIVALI OUTREACH HAMPERS AT SANCHO ROAD, NEW GRANT The Rotary Club of Princes Town has always promoted diversity, equity and inclusion where we recognize and celebrate all major religious festivals as a Club with our members as well as partnering with a community to host an event where the villagers can showcase their talents. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, no community programme was organized this year. Our Club with the assistance of the Chairman of the Princes Town Regional Corporation, Councillor Gowrie Roopnarine, identified persons in need of assistance and our rotarians presented twenty four (24) food hampers to villagers of Sancho Road, New Grant at the Apollo Recreation Ground on October 31, 2021 to assist with their Divali preparations. #divali2021 #lightoverdarkness #food #hampers #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself #servetochangelives	DIVALI OUTREACH HAMPERS AT SANCHO ROAD, NEW GRANT	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-05 04:00:00Z	0
CLUB DIVALI CELEBRATION This year, on October 30^th, our Club held our Divali celebration at the picturesque home of PP Jamir Ousman where all Covid-19 protocols were observed. As the sun began to set, Pundit Robin Loutan gave blessings and the first deya was lit by our President Rishi Ramlogan and rotarians and their families assisted in lighting the rest of the deyas. There were beautiful dances by the Sita Dance Company and melodious bhajans (religious songs) by PP Capildeo Beharry and Pundit Robin Loutan and group. PP Dr. Ronald Gobin conducted a “Pick A Pan” contest where patrons needed to give the hindi word for events that occur during a wedding ceremony. Of the three pans, two had phone accessory prizes and the third had a different prize, in this case it was a cucumber! Our Rotarians and guests were treated to dinner with a traditional vegetarian feast and delectable indian sweets as dessert. The highlight of the evening was the fashion show where the beautiful indian outfits were modelled by both children and adults and the best dressed raja (king) and raani (queen) were chosen. Our Club also recognized the indomitable spirit and strength of our Past President (PP) Zobida Ragbirsingh, a cancer survivor, who encouraged all the women present to get tested before it is too late. Finally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to PP Jamir Ousman and his wife Tara for welcoming us into their home once again for another memorable evening under the stars. #divali2021 #lightoverdarkness #diversity #equity #inclusion #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself #servetochangelives	CLUB DIVALI CELEBRATION	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-05 04:00:00Z	0
NOVEMBER IS ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH The Rotary Foundation helps Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in our communities and around the world. No donation is too small #therotaryfoundation #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #servetochangelives #RotaryFoundationMonth #serviceaboveself	NOVEMBER IS ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-11-01 04:00:00Z	0
WORLD POLIO DAY WEBINAR The Rotary Club of Princes Town in collaboration with the Interactors of St. Stephen’s College conducted a webinar “Why Is Polio Eradication Important?” on October 24 in commemoration of World Polio Day. Interactors led by President Anushree Harricharan gave a history of polio with reference to Rotary’s involvement to date. Foundation Director Dr Lindsey Aziz highlighted the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and why it is necessary to continue the fight to eradicate polio. At the end of the webinar, there was an interactive session where questions were answered about polio and its presence in Trinidad. #myendpolio #endpolio #worldpolioday #rotaryinternational #rotarydistrict7030 #interactdistrict7030 #rotaryshares #servetochangelives #serviceaboveself Read more...	WORLD POLIO DAY WEBINAR	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-27 04:00:00Z	0
JOIN OUR ZOOM MEETING ON WORLD POLIO DAY You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 24, 2021 06:45 PM La Paz Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcO2rqT4vGtCqCEcz_daFn7XwJOwtIrVx After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.	JOIN OUR ZOOM MEETING ON WORLD POLIO DAY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-24 04:00:00Z	0
WORLD POLIO DAY AWARENESS Today October 24 is #WorldPolioDay. Donations to #endpolio help @Rotary & its partners reach every child with the polio vaccine to protect them from the paralyzing disease. Donate now: #WorldPolioDay endpol.io/give #endpolio #WorldPolioDay #ServeToChangeLives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #ServiceAboveSelf Read more...	WORLD POLIO DAY AWARENESS	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-24 04:00:00Z	0
WORLD POLIO DAY No child should have to suffer from a vaccine-preventable disease. Today on #WorldPolioDay join with Rotary Club of Princes Town and rotary clubs around the world to make an impact on the fight to #endpolio. #WorldPolioDay #endpolio #ServeToChangeLives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #ServiceAboveSelf	WORLD POLIO DAY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-24 04:00:00Z	0
END POLIO NOW #WorldPolioDay is 24 October! Donations to #endpolio help @Rotary and its partners reach every child with the polio vaccine to protect them from the paralyzing disease. Donate now: endpol.io/give #endpolio #WorldPolioDay #rotarydistrict7030 #ServeToChangeLives #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself #rotaryinternational	END POLIO NOW	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-22 04:00:00Z	0
WHY IS POLIO ERADICATION IMPORTANT? A polio-free world is possible, but we can achieve it only by taking action together. Join with @Rotary this #WorldPolioDay to @EndPolioNow: endpol.io/wpd #endpolio #worldpolioday #rotaryinternational #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #servetochangelives #serviceaboveself	WHY IS POLIO ERADICATION IMPORTANT?	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-21 04:00:00Z	0
NEW MEMBER - KELLON CRAIG Kellon lives in Marabella, is the holder of a B.B.A in Marketing with Entrepreneurship and an A.A in Business Administration. He holds the position of Business Development Manager with Nestle Caribbean Inc. from April 2021. He also held the position of Field Sales Coordinator in Nestle TT. Kellon has over a decade of valuable experience and knowledge in marketing and sales combined. His skills include Market research & Data Analysis, Public Speaking, business relationship building and a has a Certificate in " The Complete Skill Negotiator." #newmember #membership #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #ServeToChangeLives #ServiceAboveSelf	NEW MEMBER - KELLON CRAIG	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-20 04:00:00Z	0
NEW MEMBER - MARK AINSLEY JOHN Mark is 40 years of age lives in Princes Town and is a teacher. He possesses a Post-Grad Diploma in Education, BA in Education and a BA in History. He has held various positions as an educator including Athletics Coach, Student Activity Committee Head, House System Coordinator and Head of Department. He has been a member of the Scout Association of T&T since 1986, and is currently the National Scout Commissioner. He is also a member of the International Association of Athletics Federations and a level 1 IAAF Coach. #newmember #membership #rotarydistrict7030 #ServeToChangeLives #rotaryshares #ServiceAboveSelf	NEW MEMBER - MARK AINSLEY JOHN	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-20 04:00:00Z	0
NEW MEMBER - RAJIV DOOKIE Rajiv Dookie is a Banking Professional with over 14 years experience in the local banking industry. He has held many Management Portfolios during this time in the areas of branch sales, portfolio and risk management. His credentials are supported by his many academic achievements in the fields of Management, Marketing and Finance. In addition to business qualifications, Rajiv also holds professional certification as an Oil and Gas Process Technician. He is a Proud resident of Princes Town, having been raised in the community of Frederick/Hindustan and studied at St. Stephen's College. As a son of the soil, Rajiv is passionate about the development of Princes Town and being of service to his community. #newmember #membership #ServeToChangeLives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #ServiceAboveSelf	NEW MEMBER - RAJIV DOOKIE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-19 04:00:00Z	0
NEW MEMBER - JUSTIN GIRDHARRIE Justin is 36 years old and is from San Fernando. He is the Managing Director at TT Lunch Kit Catering and Restaurant. He has a wealth of education and experience in Sales & Marketing (FMCG) from the likes of Massy Distribution, Hand Arnold Trinidad Limited, Digicel Group and Red Bull Int. His hobbies include event management, photography, tennis, social media management and has a keen interest in Culinary Arts, Music, Wines & Spirits and Networking just to name a few. #newmember #membership #ServetoChangeLives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #ServiceAboveSelf	NEW MEMBER - JUSTIN GIRDHARRIE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-19 04:00:00Z	0
PRINCES TOWN ROTARY INDUCTS FOUR NEW MEMBERS It was indeed a momentous occasion on Wednesday October 13^th 2021 when the Rotary Club of Princes Town welcomed four new members to join our Club. The new inductees bring a wealth of experience in banking and risk management, business development, culinary arts and education. Our four new inductees are: Kellon Craig - a Business Development Manager with Nestle T&T Rajiv Dookie - Manager, Consumer Collections Management Unit at First Citizens Bank, San Juan Justin Girdharrie - Managing Director of Lunch Kit Catering and Restaurant Mark Ainsley John - Teacher at Tableland Secondary School and currently is the National Scout Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago. Past President Ronald Gobin welcomed all rotarians and guests and the Club was briefly updated on Service Projects by Director Michael Cooper Ochiengh and Public Relations by Director Narisha Aziz-Mohammed. Club Administration Director Bashir Mohammed presented his report on the Chokhafest fundraiser which was a huge success and recognized the leadership of Rotarian Wendy-Ann Joseph who was the chairperson for the fundraiser. In addition, the committee recognized the top sellers of chokhafest tickets with Past President Jamir Ousman copping the 1st place, Narisha Aziz-Mohammed and Dr. Ronald Gobin with 2^nd and 3^rd place respectively. Rotarian Darren Harrilal was recognized for his outstanding performance as well. President Rishi Ramlogan then formally inducted the new Rotarians and Membership Director Rudranath Maraj assisted with the pinning and presentation of the new member kits. On hand to assist with pinning the new Rotarians was Past Assistant Governor Major Lawrence Wilson (Retired) who encouraged the new members to actively participate in club projects and activities and embrace the ideals of rotary in their professional life as well. Our four new members expressed their appreciation for becoming Rotarians and were eager to get involved in planning and executing the service projects and fundraisers in the near future. In addition, in recognition of breast cancer awareness month, all rotarians and guests were pinned with a pink ribbon upon entrance by Past President Zobida Ragbirsingh. We welcome our newest Rotarians and look forward to serving to change lives with them! #membership #EachOneBringOne #ServeToChangeLives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #District7030 #ServiceAboveSelf	PRINCES TOWN ROTARY INDUCTS FOUR NEW MEMBERS	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-18 04:00:00Z	0
BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY DRIVE The Rotary Club of Princes Town received requests for assistance with procuring school texts and supplies for students whose parents were financially challenged and could not purchase the items to ensure the students have the necessary tools to perform well in their studies One Interactor and two other students received the school text books and stationery supplies required from their book list. Membership Director Rudranath Maraj also donated five food hampers which were given to the three students and two other deserving families in Princes Town. #ServeToChangeLives #education #hampers #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #District7030 #ServiceAboveSelf	BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY DRIVE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-18 04:00:00Z	0
DRAWING OF THE CHOKHAFEST RAFFLE	DRAWING OF THE CHOKHAFEST RAFFLE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-01 04:00:00Z	0
CHOKHAFEST 2021 RAFFLE WINNERS As the evening closed on Chokhafest; President Rishi Ramlogan and the raffle committee did a live draw for the raffle prizes. Partners in Service Tara Ousman, Michelle Ali Bocas and Nadira Ramlogan assisted with the drawing of the numbers. The 1^st prize donated by Hand Arnold, a Nutri Ninja Fit Blender, was won by Denzil Layne, 2^nd Prize was won by Cassidy Mahabir and the 3^rd Prize by Capildeo Beharry. These 2^nd and 3^rd prizes were champagne and wine hampers donated by Nadira Ramlogan. Capildeo Beharry was on site to receive his 3^rd prize hamper from Nadira Ramlogan and the other two winners were contacted and will make arrangements to collect their prizes. Thank you to all the patrons who supported our raffle, we truly appreciate your support! #rafflewinners #hampers #nutrininjafit #fundraiser #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #serviceaboveself	CHOKHAFEST 2021 RAFFLE WINNERS	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-01 04:00:00Z	0
CHOKHAFEST 2021 FUNDRAISER On Saturday September 25th, 2021 over eight hundred men, women and children came out to the Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom at the picturesque Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Course between the hours of 2 pm to 7 pm for our Annual Chokhafest Scholarhip Fundraiser. Over 1,000 tickets, donated by Ace Printery, were sold this year as patrons showed their support for students in need of assistance to further their tertiary education as the proceeds from our Chokhafest fundraiser solely funds our Scholarship Programme. Patrons all observed the Covid-19 regulations regarding sanitisation and social distancing by following the well placed signage and floor markers. This year two serving stations were installed on either side of the room to ensure that there was no crowding of patrons while choosing from the variety of chokhas. This year patrons were treated to 10 different types of chokha, coconut chutney, kuchela, murtani and home-made pepper sauces. Hot sada roti and fry bakes were prepared on-site with ingredients provided by our generous sponsors. Beverages and dessert were also provided by Blue Waters, Caribbean Bottlers and Coca-Cola, Parkview Supermarket and Kiss Baking Company. The Club also received a generous donation from Republic Bank Ltd towards our Chokhafest expenses. Patrons also had a chance to participate in our Raffle upon entry to win the Ninja Blender donated by Hand Arnold and the champagne and wine hampers donated by Nadira Ramlogan. Finally, the Club appreciates the support from all our Rotarians and potential Rotarians and wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to the cooks, spouses and children of Rotarians, Interactors, friends, patrons and all of our sponsors for ensuring Chokhafest 2021 was a resounding success! You can visit our Photo Gallery for more Chokhafest photos!	CHOKHAFEST 2021 FUNDRAISER	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-10-01 04:00:00Z	0
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS - CHOKHAFEST 2021 #thankyou #chokafest #scholarship #rotarydistrict7030 #ServeToChangeLives #RotaryShares #ServiceAboveSelf	THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS - CHOKHAFEST 2021	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-30 04:00:00Z	0
THANK YOU - CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER ‼️Thank you for supporting our Chokhafest Fundraiser‼️ We thank you for your continued support as we were able to raise the funds for our Scholarship Programme.👩🏽‍🎓 📚🧑🏼‍🎓 We appreciate every one of you! #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture #peopleofaction #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares	THANK YOU - CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-26 04:00:00Z	0
TODAY! CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER See you all, TODAY . Our Chokafest is completely SOLD OUT With your help we’ve reached our goal. Thank you all for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday . The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST . 25 September 2021 Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom 3-6pm (takeaway only) $100TT . Choose from one or all our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. . (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) . #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture #peopleofaction #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #RotaryShares	TODAY! CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-25 04:00:00Z	0
1 DAY AWAY! CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER We’re Day Away . Our Chokafest is completely SOLD OUT With your help we’ve reached our goal. Thank you all for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST 25 September 2021 Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom 3-6pm (takeaway only) $100TT Choose from one or all our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture #peopleofaction #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #RotaryShares	1 DAY AWAY! CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-24 04:00:00Z	0
DIRECTIONS TO CHOKHAFEST Directions to CHOKHAFEST (We do not own the rights to this music) Video starts at the entrance to the compound when you exit the highway at Gasparillo . The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST . 25 September 2021 Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom 3-6pm (takeaway only) $100TT . Choose from one or all our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. . (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) . #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture #peopleofaction #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #RotaryShares	DIRECTIONS TO CHOKHAFEST	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-24 04:00:00Z	0
2 DAYS AWAY - CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER We’re Days Away Our Chokafest is completely SOLD OUT With your help we’ve reached our goal. Thank you all for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST 25 September 2021 Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom 3-6pm (takeaway only) $100TT Choose from one or all our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture #peopleofaction #servetochangelives #rotarydistrict7030 #RotaryShares	2 DAYS AWAY - CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-23 04:00:00Z	0
CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER We’re SOLD OUT With your help we’ve reached our goal. Thank you all for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST 25 September 2021 Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom 3-6pm (takeaway only) $100TT Choose from one or all our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. Contact any member of the Rotary Club of Princes Town to purchase your tickets. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #ServeToChangeLives #serviceaboveself #rotarydistrict7030 #RotaryShares #PeopleOfAction #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture	CHOKHAFEST FUNDRAISER	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-22 04:00:00Z	0
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Today we observe and celebrate the 40th annual United Nations' International Day of Peace: a day all humanity can commit to Peace above all differences. Rotary District 7030 hosts its Peace In Cyberspace workshop today. Targeting youth in our region, this event seeks to sensitize participants to many of the online dangers in today's world and address the power that we all have to use technology towards peacebuilding and to tackle issues within our community. Tune in to @RotaryDistrict7030 on Facebook to watch the session live from 6:00 p.m. (UTC-4) #PeaceDay #rotarydays #PeopleOfAction #Saynotocyberbullying #rotarydistrict7030 #RotaryShares #ServeToChangeLives #ServiceAboveSelf	INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-21 04:00:00Z	0
CHOKHAFEST Fundraiser We’re 90% SOLD OUT With your help we can reach our goal. All contributions or donations are welcomed. The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST 25 September 2021 Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom 3-6pm (takeaway only) $100TT Choose from one or all our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. Contact any member of the Rotary Club of Princes Town to purchase your tickets. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture #ServeToChangeLives #rotarydistrict7030 #RotaryShares	CHOKHAFEST Fundraiser	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-18 04:00:00Z	0
Peace in Cyberspace Workshop	Peace in Cyberspace Workshop		2021-09-15 04:00:00Z	0
CHOKHAFEST Fundraiser 2021 We’re 70% sold out, with your help we can reach our goal! All contributions/ donations are welcomed. The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST 25 September 2021 Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom 3-6pm (takeaway only) $100TT Choose from one or all our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. Contact any member of the Rotary Club of Princes Town to purchase your tickets. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture #rotarydistrict7030 #RotaryShares #ServeToChangeLives	CHOKHAFEST Fundraiser 2021	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-12 04:00:00Z	0
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS HOME FOR CANDYMAN SHAZAD HOOSEIN Shazad Hoosein or the Candyman, is a single parent who has been taking care of his daughter since she was six months old. He is afflicted with Keratoconus (an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea, resulting in loss of vision) and has been selling candy to support his daughter who is now nine years old. He receives public assistance however this does not cover the cost of his rent, food and medical expenses. His goal is to have his own home so in the event he has his surgery and unable to earn an income, he would not have to worry about finding money to pay the rent and also his daughter will have a home to call her own. Our Club contacted the Glimmer of Hope Foundation who is helping Mr Hoosein with the construction of his home and delivered a Cheque for $2,000 towards the materials to build the house to Mr Steve Khadoo on behalf of the Foundation. #serviceaboveself #servetochangelives #home #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #parentallove	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS HOME FOR CANDYMAN SHAZAD HOOSEIN	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-10 04:00:00Z	0
FLOOD RELIEF HAMPERS FOR FAMILIES IN SOUTH TRINIDAD The torrential rainfall in Southern Trinidad over the last few weeks adversely affected many families whose homes were completely flooded as their furniture and appliances were waterlogged and their food supplies contaminated by the murky flood waters. The Club with the assistance of the Chairman of the Princes Town Regional Corporation, Councillor Gowrie Roopnarine identified families in dire need of assistance and delivered fifteen (15) hampers with grocery items and cleaning supplies to families from Kent Street in Williamsville, Barrackpore, Weston Street in St Mary's Village and Moruga. Many of the families were located right next to waterways and were extremely grateful for the assistance as they struggle to bring their homes back to a sense of normalcy as the flood waters subsided.	FLOOD RELIEF HAMPERS FOR FAMILIES IN SOUTH TRINIDAD	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-10 04:00:00Z	0
CHOKHAFEST Our Scholarship Fundraiser Posted by Narisha Aziz Mohammed on Sep 07, 2021 All COVID protocols observed❗️ •Masks are to be worn over nose and mouth. •Hands must be sanitized upon entry. •Temperature check will be taken upon entry. Please note TAKEAWAY SERVICE Only! The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST🥙 🌤25 September 2021 📍Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom ⏰3-6pm (takeaway only) 🎟 $100TT Choose from or all our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. Contact any member of the Rotary Club of Princes Town to purchase your tickets. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture	CHOKHAFEST Our Scholarship Fundraiser	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-07 04:00:00Z	0
2020-2021 SCHOLARHIP AWARDS On Friday August 27, 2021 the Rotary Club of Princes Town held its 2020-2021 scholarship awards ceremony at St. Stephen’s College in Princes Town. President Rishi Ramlogan stated that the scholarships were not specific to any field of study or university. The scholarships were awarded based on a needs assessment of the student once the student has been successfully registered at their choice of university or institution. He also welcomed the students to Rotary and encouraged the students to get involved in Rotaract Clubs at their respective universities to be part of Rotary. He further stated that students can qualify for future scholarships from the Club as long as their grades are in good standing as the Club has previously assisted students with scholarships for each year of their academic studies. The Club also extended its appreciation to the New Calgary Tabernacle Church for their donation of $2,000 towards the scholarship programme. Scholarships were awarded to the following students: Sabrina Soogrimsingh – Associate Degree General Nursing Akasia Lynn Augustine – Bachelor of Law, UWI Steven Bissoondath – Bachelor of Science Chemical and Process Engineering UWI Aaron Mungal – Bachelor of Science Petroleum Geoscience UWI Alisa Downing – Bachelor of Education UTT Makeisha Simon – MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) UWI Arun Mahabir – MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) UWI Ariel Mahabir - MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) UWI The Scholarship Programme is funded solely by the Club’s CHOKHAFEST Fundraiser where the proceeds are allocated towards the scholarships. The more funds generated from the fundraiser will result in more scholarships being awarded to students. This year, CHOKHAFEST will be held on Saturday September 25, 2021 at the Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom from 3pm – 6pm, takeaway service only. If you would like to support our Scholarship Programme you can contact any member of the Rotary Club of Princes Town or contact us on any of our social media platforms. Above from left: Principal Andre Bowen, Aaron Mungal, Akasia Augustine, Steven Bissoondath, Sabrina Soogrimsingh, President Rishi Ramlogan President Rishi Ramlogan presents Alisa Downing with her cheque From Left: Director Dr Lindsey Aziz, Makeisha Simon, Past President Jamir Ousman	2020-2021 SCHOLARHIP AWARDS	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-06 04:00:00Z	0
FINANCIAL AID FOR CORNEAL TRANSPLANT SURGERY A Form 6 student from Princes Town was diagnosed with Keratoconus (an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea, resulting in loss of vision) when he was a child. Cross-linking surgery was performed twice (the maximum number of times it can be done) but he developed scarring and worsening of vision and wore scleral lens to preserve his eye function and prevent rupturing of his eye. Both eyes were affected so complete visual impairment was a real possibility. He attended the Eye Clinic at the San Fernando General Hospital but the clinic was unable to assist with the surgery which is only offered privately in Trinidad at a considerable cost. Even though the surgery was deemed critical, the student wanted to write his CAPE 2 examinations before his surgery as he intends to further his studies after his recovery period from the surgery. After his final examination, he was seen by his Eye Doctor who determined that he needed emergency surgery as the disease had progressed rapidly and surgery was performed two days later. The Club was made aware of his plight and contributed $10,000 towards the cost of his surgery. The student is currently recuperating and well on the way to recovery as he is eager to further his tertiary studies. Photo Below: Director Dr. Lindsey Aziz presents the cheque to the parent of the Form 6 student	FINANCIAL AID FOR CORNEAL TRANSPLANT SURGERY	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-06 04:00:00Z	0
CHOKHAFEST Our Scholarship Fundraiser Rotary Club of Princes Town has awarded over TT $1 million dollars in scholarships over the last 29 years The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST🥙 🌤25 September 2021 📍Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom ⏰3-6pm (takeaway only) 🎟 $100TT Choose from or all our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. Contact any member of the Rotary Club of Princes Town to purchase your tickets. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture	CHOKHAFEST Our Scholarship Fundraiser	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-05 04:00:00Z	0
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month Basic education and literacy is one of Rotary’s six areas of focus. We know that basic education and literacy are essential for reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic development, and promoting peace. At the Rotary Club of Princes Town over the last 29 years, we have enabled hundreds of students with financial challenges to continue their tertiary education. Our Scholarship programme provides monetary support and our Career Day offers a spectrum of professions available to the students providing differing career choices that are available to them.	September is Basic Education and Literacy Month	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-09-01 04:00:00Z	0
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CHOKHAFEST - Our Scholarship Fundraiser Our Scholarship programme provides financial aid to deserving students pursuing tertiary level academic studies. . . The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST🥙 . 🌤25 September 2021 📍Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom ⏰3-6pm (takeaway only) 🎟 $100TT	CHOKHAFEST - Our Scholarship Fundraiser	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-30 04:00:00Z	0
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WE'RE LOOKING FOR.... Do you want to assist the less fortunate? Want to be part of a family that gives back to others? You may be the missing piece that we are looking for! Join us and be a part of a Club that is passionate about community service and fellowship. Contact us on any of our social media platforms or email rotaryptown@gmail.com to find out more!	WE'RE LOOKING FOR....		2021-08-21 04:00:00Z	0
CHOKHAFEST 2021 TICKETS ARE HERE! We appreciate your contribution towards our scholarship fund! 😊 The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST🥙 🌤25 September 2021 📍Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom ⏰3-6pm (takeaway only) 🎟 $100TT Choose one or all from our 11 delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. Contact any member of the Rotary Club of Princes Town to purchase your tickets. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) . #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture	CHOKHAFEST 2021 TICKETS ARE HERE!	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-21 04:00:00Z	0
CHOKHAFEST 2021 Variety of Chokhas 👨🏽‍🍳Let’s delight your tastebuds with our wide variety of Chokhas👩🏼‍🍳 Chokhas available: - Aloo Chokha - Eddoes Chokha - Roast Baigan - Roast Tomatoes - Fried Ochro and Caraille - Tasty Pumpkin - Mixed Provisions - Sautéed Bhagi - Salt fish Buljol - Smoked Herring - Coconut Chutney (Choose 1 or all, Your Choice) The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST🥙 🌤25 September 2021 📍Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom ⏰3-6pm (takeaway only) 🎟 $100TT Choose from a wide variety of our delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. Contact any member of the Rotary Club of Princes Town to purchase your tickets. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) . #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture	CHOKHAFEST 2021 Variety of Chokhas	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-14 04:00:00Z	0
Haemophiliac Child Receives Assistance Our Club received a request for assistance for a 10 year old boy with haemophilia. The child had been in constant pain for the past three weeks due to an adverse reaction to a blood transfusion and was unable to walk. He needed constant medication and ice packs for his joints. The family had no electricity for the past nine years so they relied on a cooler and bought ice daily to soothe his joints. They recently received electricity through the kindness of well-wishers but had no money to purchase a refrigerator. The mother sells vegetables in the market and had no surplus money after purchasing his medication to buy ice for his joints which negatively impacted his mobility. Upon hearing of the child’s plight, one of our supporters Terrence Sookdeo purchased and delivered a 5cuft refrigerator which would allow the family to have a supply of ice. Also, our in-house Pharmacist Anandi Maraj volunteered to supply some of the medication needed to treat the child. The Club is currently sourcing a bed and mattress to make the child more comfortable while he recuperates.	Haemophiliac Child Receives Assistance	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-14 04:00:00Z	0
Personal Care Items And Assistive Devices For Sutton House On August 13^th 2021 President Rishi Ramlogan delivered adult diapers, walking canes and bedspreads to Ms Nadine Lakatoo of Sutton House Palliative Centre and Hospice located at 17 Sutton Street San Fernando. These additions would aid to improve the quality of life of the residents and allow then to live more comfortably and dignified through their advanced stage of illness.	Personal Care Items And Assistive Devices For Sutton House	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-13 04:00:00Z	0
Covid-19 Hamper Relief On August 12^th 2021 our Service Projects Director Michael Cooper-Ochiengh delivered food hampers to a deserving family in Debe with a single mother who is unable to work due to illness and a child who just wrote SEA examinations; a family of eight with 4 children in Penal and a single parent family in Princes Town who were in dire need of assistance as their places of work were closed due to the Covid-19 lockdown measures and therefore not earning any income to support their families.	Covid-19 Hamper Relief	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-13 04:00:00Z	0
Wheelchair For Cancer Stricken Single Mother A wheel chair was delivered on August 12, 2021 to a single mother in Barrackpore who has been battling cancer for the last 6 years. This wheelchair would greatly assist with her mobility at home and when visiting the clinic for her treatments.	Wheelchair For Cancer Stricken Single Mother	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-13 04:00:00Z	0
Geriatric Home In Penal Receives Personal Care Products And Assistive Devices On August 11^th 2021, President Rishi Ramlogan and Service Projects Director Michael Cooper-Ochiengh delivered four boxes of diapers, two boxes of bed spreads, two walking canes and adult pull up diapers to Ann’s Geriatric Home located at Penal Rock Road in Penal. Ms. Ann Marie Gene, the owner, happily received the donation of the items as some of her residents could not afford to purchase these items.	Geriatric Home In Penal Receives Personal Care Products And Assistive Devices	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-13 04:00:00Z	0
Covid-19 Relief Hampers For Families In New Grant The Rotary Club of Princes Town distributed food hampers in Torrib Trace and Brothers Road, New Grant on July 21^st 2021 with the assistance Councillor Gowrie Roopnarine who identified families most in need of assistance who were severely affected by Covid-19 lockdown measures. Service Projects Director Michael Cooper-Ochiengh and Past President Capildeo Beharry together with Councillor Gowrie Roopnarine were on hand to deliver the hampers to the respective families.	Covid-19 Relief Hampers For Families In New Grant	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-13 04:00:00Z	0
Ready To Serve We’re ready to Serve! The Rotary Club of Princes Town Presents Our 28th Annual CHOKHAFEST Date: 25 September 2021 Venue: Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club Ballroom Time:3 pm – 6 pm (Takeaway only) Contribution: $100TT Choose from a wide variety of delicious Chokhas paired with your choice of Sada Roti or Fry Bake. Contact any member of the Rotary Club of Princes Town or message us to purchase your tickets. (Your contribution supports our scholarship fund) #rotary #fundraiser #scholarshipfund #serviceaboveself #trinidadandtobago #rotaryinternational #chokafest #culture #rotarydistrict7030 #rotaryshares #ServeToChangeLives	Ready To Serve	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-10 04:00:00Z	0
HOW WE SERVE Want to help improve the lives of those less fortunate? Create opportunities for those who need assistance? Enjoy good fellowship and friendship while serving others? Then consider being a part of the Rotary Club of Princes Town! Contact us to find out how you can become a member! See our video showcasing how we SERVE	HOW WE SERVE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-08 04:00:00Z	0
We are Rotary We are proud members of Rotary Club of Princes Town! Find out how you can become one too! Fb: Rotary Club of Princes Town IG: rotaryptown Twitter: RotaryPTown LinkedIn: Rotary Club of Princes Town	We are Rotary	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-08-01 04:00:00Z	0
PRINCES TOWN ROTARY EID-UL-ADHA HAMPER DRIVE The Rotary Club of Princes Town understood the financial challenges and job uncertainty currently plaguing our society and liaised with the St. Mary’s ASJA and Fifth Company Mosques on July 18, 2021 to distribute over 40 hampers to members of their communities in dire need of assistance having become unemployed as businesses were adversely affected by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The hamper donation coincided with the observance of Eid-ul-Adha, which will be celebrated on July 21^st 2021 that commemorates the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice what he cherished the most, his beloved son Prophet Ishmael as an act of obedience to God’s command.	PRINCES TOWN ROTARY EID-UL-ADHA HAMPER DRIVE	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-07-19 04:00:00Z	0
PRINCES TOWN ROTARY DONATES 30 TABLETS TO SCHOOLS The Covid-19 pandemic forced the closure of schools and the education system was transformed into online learning platforms during the last year. As such, the Rotary Club of Princes Town recognized that many students within the Princes Town Schools were unable to access online learning due to a lack of electronic devices and donated 30 tablets to students from St. Stephen’s College, Princes Town West Secondary School and Cowen Hamilton Secondary School. Parents of the students who were identified by the Schools’ administration met with President Rishi Ramlogan and Director Dr. Lindsey Aziz on July 1^st and July 8^th 2021 at the schools’ compounds where President Rishi demonstrated the use of the tablet. The Club chose the Lenovo 8” Smart Charge Tablet with Google Assist as the one most suited for the needs of secondary students who can now join their classmates in online synchronous learning with their teachers. The donation of the tablets was facilitated by a grant from the Rotary District 7030 to the Club in their aim to transform education and change the lives of the students who need help the most.	PRINCES TOWN ROTARY DONATES 30 TABLETS TO SCHOOLS	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-07-14 04:00:00Z	0
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition The Rotary Club of Princes Town held their 29^th Handing Over Ceremony virtually on July 3^rd 2021 where President Rishi Ramlogan awarded Rotary’s highest recognition for excellence, Paul Harris Fellow, to Dr. Lindsey Aziz, currently the Club’s Foundation Director and Nabeel Mohammed, a Form 6 student of Naparima College. Paul Harris Fellow recognition is The Rotary Foundation’s way of expressing its appreciation for a substantial contribution to support a wide range of humanitarian grants and educational programs that enable Rotarians to bring hope and promote international understanding throughout the world Dr. Lindsey Aziz is one of the doctors assigned to the Princes Town District Hospital and has been on the front lines for the last year tirelessly working to combat the Covid-19 pandemic despite her medical challenges. The Paul Harris Fellow recognized her humanitarian efforts to reduce the spread of the virus and her commitment to helping persons in need by her work with the Rotary Foundation. Nabeel Mohammed currently writing Cape 2 Examinations at Naparima College was recognized for his academic achievement by placing on the Caribbean Examination Council Cape 2020 Merit List for Computer Science in the region and for his volunteer services to the Club for the last 10 years.	Paul Harris Fellow Recognition	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-07-12 04:00:00Z	0
Leadership Team for 2021-2022 The Rotary Club of Princes Town welcomes the new leadership team for the Rotary year 2021-2022	Leadership Team for 2021-2022	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-07-06 04:00:00Z	0
29th Presidential Handover Ceremony On July 3 2021, the Rotary Club of Princes Town held its first virtual and 29^th Presidential Handover Ceremony where our President Rishi Ramlogan was elected to serve another year as our President due to the sudden passing of our President Elect Rhea Nobee in July 2020. President Rishi Ramlogan congratulated the Club on their achievements during this year in spite of the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the Club provided assistance towards surgeries, relief hampers, wheelchairs, installation of handwashing bays at district health facilities and schools and a medical outreach clinic at Gangaram Trace in New Grant. The Club also distributed Lenovo tablets to thirty secondary school students to access their online classes during the restrictions. The Club also conducted two successful fundraisers – Chokhafest and Golf Tournament which provided the funds to allocate towards tertiary scholarships and requests for assistance. Rotarians were recognized by President Rishi Ramlogan for their dedicated service and selfless contributions towards the Club’s projects and fundraisers. Awards were given out for 100% attendance, Quiet Rotarian, Spirit of Service, Heart of Rotary, Above and Beyond and Rotarian of the Year which was posthumously given to Rhea Nobee. The Club awarded two Paul Harris Fellows to Rotarian Dr. Lindsey Aziz for her humanitarian service as a frontline worker battling the Covid-19 virus at the Princes Town District Hospital and her service with the Rotary Foundation and to Nabeel Mohammed for his educational achievement by placing on the Caribbean Examination Council Cape 2020 Merit List for Computer Science in the region and for his volunteer services to the Club for the last 10 years. After the installation of President Rishi Ramlogan as President for the incoming year by AG Brian Ramatally, the goals and objectives were presented by President Rishi Ramlogan for the new rotary year as we serve to change lives. To assist with achieving these goals, the new Board of Directors with their respective portfolios was presented to the Club.	29th Presidential Handover Ceremony	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-07-05 04:00:00Z	0
Welcome District Governor Sonya Alleyne The Rotary Club of Princes Town welcomes our 2021-2022 District Governor Sonya Alleyne. We look forward to the leadership of DG Sonya and her District team as they lead us through the upcoming Rotary year and offer our support and commitment to Serve To Change Lives. #Rotary7030 #District7030 #rotarydistrict7030 #InteractDistrict7030 #PeopleOfAction #ServeToChangeLives	Welcome District Governor Sonya Alleyne	Narisha Aziz Mohammed	2021-07-02 04:00:00Z	0
Citation awards 2021 Congratulations to our Club on achieving the 2021 Public Image Citation under the leadership of President Rishi. Thanks to our PR Director Rudranath and his team, as we continue to promote our Club's works and events through the various social media platforms, print and electronic media. Our Club also achieved Rotary Citation also referred to as the Presidential Citation award, having met the goals and criteria established by the RI President.	Citation awards 2021	Rudranath Maraj	2021-06-22 04:00:00Z	0
Incoming Board Our June 2021 zoom meeting with incoming board of Directors. Congrats to our new Directors.	Incoming Board	Rudranath Maraj	2021-06-06 04:00:00Z	0
Corpus Christi Our very own Service Projects Director Michael planting some trees on Corpus Christi day.	Corpus Christi	Rudranath Maraj	2021-06-04 04:00:00Z	0
Eid Mubarak	Eid Mubarak	Rudranath Maraj	2021-05-13 04:00:00Z	0
28th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Princes Town Happy 28th Anniversary Rotary Club of Princes Town! Charter night, June 1993. All ladies and members. Read more...	28th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Princes Town	Rudranath Maraj	2021-05-07 04:00:00Z	0
Food Hamper Assistance Today May 6th 2021, our club was glad to present to Miss Marissa Lall a food hamper to assist her with much needed grocery supplies. Miss Lalla is a single mother with two children who resides at Fairfield Princes Town, and has been unemployed since the first lockdown. Our President was at hand to present same. Photo was blurred for personal reasons. #RotaryShares	Food Hamper Assistance	Rudranath Maraj	2021-05-06 04:00:00Z	0
St Julien Assistance On Sunday May 2nd 2021 our club donated a wheel chair to Mr. Steve Rampersad who resides with his wife Anganie Rampersad and their daughter, at Harry John Trace, St. Julien, together with a Food Hamper. Mr. Rampersad is 56 years old, suffers from a stroke, has diabetes and high blood pressure. Due to personal financial constraints and serious health problems, our club was glad to assist this family in need. Thanks to our Services Projects Team and president Rishi for distributing these items. Photo was edited for personal reasons. #rotaryshares	St Julien Assistance	Rudranath Maraj	2021-05-04 04:00:00Z	0
Public Image Boot Camp Happy to represent our club at this zoom event which was held on Monday 26th April 2021. Our club is also one task away of achieving PI Citation 2020 - 2021	Public Image Boot Camp	Rudranath Maraj	2021-04-29 04:00:00Z	0
Earth Day Most years Earth Day events range from beach/river cleanups to tree planting. With social distancing still in place for many of us, April Earth Day had gone digital to include virtual events such as environmental lectures and films. Read more...	Earth Day	Rudranath Maraj	2021-04-27 04:00:00Z	0
St Vincent Volcanic Relief Effort Our Rotary Club this week partnered with the Rotary Clubs of Maraval, San Fernando South and Point-a-Pierre to send 5000 disposable masks and one truck load of Blue Waters equivalent to 1,040 cases of water to our neighboring island, St Vincent to aid its citizens in this time of need. Special thanks to our President Rishi Ramlogan for coordinating this effort and to all Presidents and Clubs for this relief effort.	St Vincent Volcanic Relief Effort	Rudranath Maraj	2021-04-22 04:00:00Z	0
World Earth Day 2021 Today (April 22) is Earth Day, an international event celebrated around the world to pledge support for environmental protection. This year 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of the annual celebrations. This year's theme for Earth Day is 'Restore Our Earth.' Earth Day Activities and Ideas. Support Our Pollinators! Clean Up Plastic in our Neighborhood! Swap Out Our Kitchen and Household Products! Plant a Tree! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Garden. Stop Pesticides and Chemicals in the Garden.	World Earth Day 2021	Rudranath Maraj	2021-04-22 04:00:00Z	0
FAMILY FUN DAY AT SEELAL RANCH, PRINCES TOWN On a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning, our Rotarians and their friends and families packed their vehicles on March 21^st and enjoyed the scenic drive to former Rotarian Seelal’s Ranch in Princes Town. When we arrived, we were greeted by a picturesque open field surrounded by towering trees that provided ample shade for us for the day. We couldn’t wait to explore more! The compound comprised of two adjacent buildings made out of recycled wood– one completely outfitted with pipe borne water and washroom facilities and the other covered open structure was designed with a bar area, grill and fireside overlooking a pond filled with kois and tilapia fishes. Throughout the day we were cooled by the constant strong breeze as we enjoyed our action packed activities with great fun, fellowship and laughter. PP Jim, PIS Tara and Parbaty, bubbled a huge pot of vegetable soup as First Lady Nadira and Debbie, our hostess, prepared the seasonings and curried the duck which was cooked “Chulha” style. Simultaneously, PP Bashir, Rotarians Rudy and Nazim barbequed the chicken and grilled the salmon as Rotarians Patsy and Andrea prepared the salad for lunch. Our lunch menu was complemented with roti, channa and fried rice by Rotarian Andrea, macaroni pie by PIS Radhika, garlic bread by Rotarian Michael and PP Zobida surprised us with pholourie and a tasty tamarind sauce as appetizer! Rotarian Amraz, President Rishi, IPP Jim, PP Ronald and Rotarian Rudy all contributed by the way of drinks. Our treasured ladies from Rotary Club of Maraval led by President Giselle Holder, also joined us for the day and brought delectable desserts and snacks that were enjoyed by all. Prospective Rotarian Steve and his wife brought mini pizzas and potato pies and Rotarian Wendy brought snacks which were quickly demolished by the kids and adults as they played throughout the afternoon. After a scrumptious lunch was had by all, we started the fun activities with the air rifle competition where the children, ladies and men competed in their sections. The overall winners were Anushka – Children, Rotarian Kelly from Maraval Club– Ladies and President Rishi – Men. They were all presented with medals courtesy Rotarian Rudy who also presented medals for the 2^nd and 3^rd placed winners. The boys also had a wonderful time playing cricket while the girls got introduced to hopscotch, a game these youngsters never knew existed but happily participated in with lots of laughter at the “ancient” game! Rotarian Villon led most of those present in a mini zumba session which was followed by the beer drinking competition won by Jodaine and Rotarian Andrea. The children had their own water and Gatorade drinking competition which was won by Clydelle (water) and Amrika (Gatorade). This was followed by the watermelon eating competition complete with picong which had some of the contestants choking with laughter as Rotarian Villon and PIS Parbaty emerged winners! The evening ended with the All Fours Competition which saw the Maraval ladies emerging triumphant against the men of Princes Town. Well done Ladies! The Club would like to express our sincerest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to our host Seelal, his wife Debbie and their children Amy and Nicholas for opening their amazing nature retreat to us and allowing us to enjoy a day outdoors where we can fellowship with our friends and families and where all Covid-19 regulations were observed. It was truly a fun filled day, where lots of memories were made and one which will not be forgotten soon! Read more...	FAMILY FUN DAY AT SEELAL RANCH, PRINCES TOWN	Rudranath Maraj	2021-03-26 04:00:00Z	0
Golf Prize Giving Over the last 20 years our membership has promoted a Golf Tournament, the proceeds of which are used towards financing the Club’s charitable objectives and in particular satisfying requests for medical emergencies, surgeries and requests for financial assistance from the less fortunate in the society for what may be considered to be the basic necessities of life. This year, a total of 36 teams competed for the very attractive prizes with two 42” JVC Smart TV’s as the first Prize, Golf Carts as Second Prize and a 2 night stay at Magdalena Grand Resort with airfare for Third Prize. Due to Covid-19 protocols this year, the prize giving ceremony was held on Wednesday March 10^th 2021 at the Sportsman Verandah at the Pointe a Pierre Golf Club where our President Mr Rishi Ramlogan welcomed all Rotarians, Partners in Service, the committee of the Pointe-a-Pierre Golf club and of course the winners and sponsors of the Tournament thanking each and every one for their support. All of the winners were presented with their prizes and trophies and the evening culminated with the drawing of the raffle prizes. Our list of winners is listed below: 1^st Prize Two 42” JVC Smart TV Namdeo Boodram, Winston Boodram Team Sponsored by TGU 2^nd Prize Two 3 wheel Golf Cart Everard Bennett, Jevaughn Layne Team Sponsored by Tiger Tanks 3^rd Prize Two nights at Magdalena Navin Dookeran, Rol Seecharan Grand Resort with airfare 4^th Prize Two Tool Kits courtesy Sherry Ann Fortune, Abid Ogeer Dumore Enterprises Team Sponsored by Alpha Transport Ltd 5^th Prize Two Angostura Hampers Dr. Arvind Ali, Reynold Deonath Team Sponsored by Harrow’s Drugs Ltd 6^th Prize Two Pressure Cookers Shammi Seepersad, Leslie Martinez Two Millenium Lakes Vouchers 7^th Prize Two Hampers Omesh Dinanath, Ramdeen Deosingh Two Millenium Lakes Vouchers Team sponsored by Sagicor Nearest the Pin Hamper Winners: #3 Leslie Martinez #4 Dixon Hosein #13 Alex Kangoo #18 Alan Poon King Raffle Prizes: 1^st Prize One Landrover Sunglasses Kalam Sookoor 2^nd Prize One Champagne Hamper Suresh Jagessar 3^rd Prize One Scotch and Patron Hamper Damian Davis	Golf Prize Giving	Rudranath Maraj	2021-03-16 04:00:00Z	0
Golf Fund Raiser Tournament March 07, 2021 The Rotary Club of Princes Town held its 21st Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday 7th March 2021 (“the event”) at the Pointe -a-Pierre Golf Course. Over the last 20 years our membership has promoted a Golf Tournament, the proceeds of which are used towards financing the Club’s charitable objectives and in particular satisfying requests for medical emergencies, surgeries and requests for financial assistance from the less fortunate in the society for what may be considered to be the basic necessities of life. Rotarians gathered as early as 5:30am, making sure all was in place for this Fund Raiser Tournament. A total of 72 players, 36 teams, registered for this Golf event, the first team teeing off at 7:15am, all competing for our attractive prizes ranging from 1^st place to 7^th place, nearest pin and of course our raffle which was coordinated by Rotarians Patsy and Wendy and included 3 prizes. Special thanks to all our sponsors without whom this tournament would not have been the success that it was, our Caterer, the committee of the Pointe-a-Pierre Golf Club lead by Mr. Kalam Sookoor, our Club’s Golf Committee, all Rotarians and Partners in Service and our President Mr. Rishi Ramlogan. Today we also celebrated the birthday of PP Bashir. Our Prize function is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10^th March at the Point-a-Pierre Golf Club at 7:00pm together with the Raffle Draw.	Golf Fund Raiser Tournament March 07, 2021	Rudranath Maraj	2021-03-09 04:00:00Z	0
Golf Fund Raiser Tournament March 07, 2021 The Rotary Club of Princes Town held its 21st Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday 7th March 2021 (“the event”) at the Pointe -a-Pierre Golf Course. Over the last 20 years our membership has promoted a Golf Tournament, the proceeds of which are used towards financing the Club’s charitable objectives and in particular satisfying requests for medical emergencies, surgeries and requests for financial assistance from the less fortunate in the society for what may be considered to be the basic necessities of life. Rotarians gathered as early as 5:30am, making sure all was in place for this Fund Raiser Tournament. A total of 72 players, 36 teams, registered for this Golf event, the first team teeing off at 7:15am, all competing for our attractive prizes ranging from 1^st place to 7^th place, nearest pin and of course our raffle which was coordinated by Rotarians Patsy and Wendy and included 3 prizes. Special thanks to all our sponsors without whom this tournament would not have been the success that it was, our Caterer, the committee of the Pointe-a-Pierre Club lead by Mr. Kalam Sookoor, our club’s Golf Committee, all Rotarians and Partners in service and our President Mr. Rishi Ramlogan. Our Prize function is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10^th March at the Point-a-Pierre Golf Club at 7:00pm together with the Raffle Draw. Read more...	Golf Fund Raiser Tournament March 07, 2021	Rudranath Maraj	2021-03-09 04:00:00Z	0
Golf Fund Raiser Tournament March 07,2021 The Rotary Club of Princes Town held its 21st Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday 7th March 2021 (“the event”) at the Pointe -a-Pierre Golf Course. Over the last 20 years our membership has promoted a Golf Tournament, the proceeds of which are used towards financing the Club’s charitable objectives and in particular satisfying requests for medical emergencies, surgeries and requests for financial assistance from the less fortunate in the society for what may be considered to be the basic necessities of life. Rotarians gathered as early as 5:30am, making sure all was in place for this Fund Raiser Tournament. A total of 72 players, 36 teams, registered for this Golf event, the first team teeing off at 7:15am, all competing for our attractive prizes ranging from 1^st place to 7^th place, nearest pin and of course our raffle which was coordinated by Rotarians Patsy and Wendy and included 3 prizes. Special thanks to all our sponsors without whom this tournament would not have been the success that it was, our Caterer, the committee of the Pointe-a-Pierre Club lead by Mr. Kalam Sookoor, our club’s Golf Committee, all Rotarians and Partners in service and our President Mr. Rishi Ramlogan. Our Prize function is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10^th March at the Point-a-Pierre Golf Club at 7:00pm together with the Raffle Draw.	Golf Fund Raiser Tournament March 07,2021	Rudranath Maraj	2021-03-09 04:00:00Z	0
Seedling Distribution The SURE Foundation lead by Honorary Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Pointe- a Pierre, Dr. Roger Hosein, have embarked on a program to distribute 1,000,000 seedlings throughout the country. Today Saturday 27th February 2021, the distribution took place at the Princes Town triangle. Our club, lead by President Rishi, Rotarians Patsy and Capil, were present to help with this distribution where 7200 seedlings were given out in just 1 hour.	Seedling Distribution	Rudranath Maraj	2021-03-02 04:00:00Z	0
Medical Outreach RCPT On Sunday the 7^th of February, 2021, the Rotary Club of Princes Town held its first Medical Outreach Service Project since the onset of the CoVid-19 Pandemic. This was done at the Gangaram Trace Recreation Ground in Brother’s Road, and expertly coordinated with the Princes Town Regional Corporation. This particular location was again chosen in commemoration of our late sister, former Rotarian and President-Elect Rhea Nobbee, to serve the community in which she grew up. During these hard economic times and in an era of increasingly depressed social circumstances these types of outreach programmes are becoming more and more necessary and beneficial to the communities, as was very evident in this instance. We were able to serve almost 120 patrons from this community who find it very difficult because of road conditions, transportation problems, financial issues, proximity burdens or otherwise to access these basic services which are offered at the health facilities. Rotarians and partners in services gathered from as early as 6:00 am to ensure that all was in fine order so the day could run smoothly especially having to adhere to strict CoVid-19 Protocols with respect to temperature screening, mask-wearing, sanitizing and social distancing. Services offered included medical check-ups with blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol testing, doctor’s consultation and examinations, dental examination, pharmacy services, legal advice, fitness guidance and assessment including BMI calculations. There were also free medication, clothing, hygiene-packs and food distributions. Some of the planning that went into this highly successful event came from the expertise of the Councillor/ Chairman of the Princes Town Regional Corporation Mr. Gowrie Roopnarine who had a specific hand in identifying the deserving families. Our Service Projects’ Director Michael, interviewed the young and not-so-young who expressed gratitude and were extremely pleased with the services provided, especially amidst the pandemic. Our sincerest gratitude goes out to all persons who made this day the success that it was, including our President Mr. Ramlogan, Service Projects Director Michael and his team, our hard working and dedicated Rotarians, their Partners-in-Service and children, our in-house doctors, Drs. Mr and Mrs Permanand, Dr. Kavi Ali, Justin from TT Lunch-KIT Catering and Anandi Maraj ( our Pharmacist) who sponsored over 100 lunch boxes, Mr Eddie from Eddies Pharmacy Debe, JT Rapid, Bryden Pi, Advantage Lab Services Ltd, Pharmtec, Blue Waters, Massy Stores, Coco Cola T&T Ltd.	Medical Outreach RCPT	Rudranath Maraj	2021-02-09 04:00:00Z	0
Cervical Cancer Awareness January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the second most common Cancer diagnosed in Trinidad and Tobago. It affects all of us in one way or another, whether we are aware or not because we all have sisters, mothers, wives, friends, daughters or we are women ourselves. In recognition of this and to promote the awareness of this preventable and curable disease, the Rotary Club of Princes Town had the distinct pleasure of hosting Dr Vishall Bahall, specialist Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist/ Oncologist, who spoke comprehensively on Gynaecological Cancers, its detection, treatment and of course preventative methods. This was done at the Club meeting held on Wednesday, 20^th January,2021. For this special meeting and to maximize its reach and benefit Rotarians invited their close female relatives, partners in service and friends. Everyone soaked up the information Dr Bahall had to share, paying very close attention to the fact that this is a disease that women, can all so easily avoid by taking the HPV Vaccine available through the public health system. Can you imagine that! Having the power to prevent a certain cancer. Dr Bahall was very clear and eloquent in his delivery, captivating the audience with his every word. After his presentation, a few very pertinent questions were asked by the attendees, all of which were expertly answered, leaving no doubt in the minds of the audience. Another wonderful event taking place on the very same night was the pinning of AG Debbie Roopchand with her 8th Paul Harris Fellow (PHF), this particular one being awarded to her as Chair of the Peace-Building Committee. Congratulations to her! For this beautiful effort and for pulling this night off we thank the Membership Director of the Rotary Club of Princes Town Andrea Bhagwandeen.	Cervical Cancer Awareness	Rudranath Maraj	2021-01-25 04:00:00Z	0
Annual Golf Fund Raiser Tournament Pleased to share our flyer for our annual Golf Fund Raiser Tournament, scheduled to take place on March 7th 2021 at the Pointe-a- Pierre Golf Course.	Annual Golf Fund Raiser Tournament	Rudranath Maraj	2021-01-08 04:00:00Z	0
Virtual Children's Christmas Concert 2020 https://youtu.be/xjvGOIOJidU	Virtual Children's Christmas Concert 2020	Rudranath Maraj	2021-01-04 04:00:00Z	0
Christmas treat and Hamper Drive Christmas Treat and Hamper Drive 13.12.2020 Gangaram Trace Recreational Ground. Braving the early morning heavy showers, Rotarians and their partners- in- service made their way to Gangaram Trace in Brother’s Road. This location was specifically chosen in tribute of our fallen angel, former Rotarian Rhea Nobbee. This was her home, the place where she grew up and it is only fitting that we continue the good works that she had already started in this community. The children of the community were met by Mrs. Clause, wonderfully portrayed by Rotarian Andrea to each receive their toy and treat bag amidst a festive atmosphere of villagers, Rotarians and partners-in-service. Of course everyone was briefed and fully obedient to the safety protocols of Covid-19. Unfortunately due to the heavy downpour not all the families for whom treat bags, toys and hampers were catered were able to attend. This however did not prevent them from receiving what was intended for them. The Rotarians reloaded the vehicles and started the journey, finding the families who were unable to make it to the Ground at Gangaram trace and delivering the hampers and gifts to their homes for which they were immensely grateful. What a fulfilling experience it is to meet the need of an individual or family in a time such as CoVid and to bring a semblance of joy and cheer where otherwise there would only be worry and despair. Special thanks to Rotarian Darren for donating the sweets, IPP Jim - apples, Rotarian Rudy – Juice, PIS Nadira- bags, Clydette and Roma. #SouthernFoodBasket #HolidayFoods, #SunshineSnacks, #Priceclubsupermarket	Christmas treat and Hamper Drive	Rudranath Maraj	2020-12-17 04:00:00Z	0
President's Dinner 2020 President's Dinner 11/12/2020. Christmas is a time for family, socializing (while social distancing), sharing food and festivities. 2020 was a year of separation from each other and the world, that’s why this President’s Dinner was such a cherished event. For one night, we donned our finest, faces adorned with masks not makeup (Ladies of course) and came out with our families for a dual intentioned evening of fellowship and inductions. The evening began beautifully with the induction of the Rotary Club of Princes Town’s newest members, overseen by Membership Director Andrea Bhagwandeen. We welcomed to the fold Villon Stanley, (former Rotarian) Wendy-Ann Joseph and Narisha Mohammed. Following the inductions a lovely dinner was shared amongst all attendees, the air filled with lively chatter and Christmas music. It was then time for Gift giving! Firstly door prizes, then the grand gift exchange between the Rotarians (determined by a highly numerically calculated system) and finally everyone received a gift from the President and First Lady themselves Rishi and Nadira Ramlogan. All this was done with the strictest observance of the Covid-19 protocols and regulations. It was indeed a delightful evening, well spent.	President's Dinner 2020	Rudranath Maraj	2020-12-17 04:00:00Z	0
Virtual Christmas Concert Yesterday afternoon December 10th, our club held a Virtual Christmas concert entitled, " A Light of Happiness, Humility and Hope," with a live recording at the Ste. Stephen's College Amphitheatre, which is to be broadcasted on CNC3 on Christmas Eve at 2:30pm. Participating students and Interactors from Ste. Stephen's College, Princes Town west secondary, Tableland Secondary, Tabaquite Secondary and Moruga 5th Company Baptiste displayed God's given talent through Vocals, Dance and Steelpan whose hard work, dedication and discipline were portrayed today. To the Anglican Board, principal and vice principal of the Ste. Stephen's College special thank you for your support. To the Teachers accompanying the students, Mr Maharaj, Ms Ballah, Mr Joseph, Ms Bain, Ms Pierre, Ms Edwards and Ms Bishop, our heartfelt thanks. To the decorating committee, Renu Boodoosingh, Sumintra Boodooosingh, Amelia Ayoung, Amanda Ali, Ethan Churaman, Justin Jaikaran, Ariel Mahabir, Shania Ramkellawan, Arun Mahabir, Carlton Fuller Lara Lee and Dale Fuller, your time, energy and effort was well noted, thank you. It would have not been possible to pull this amazing display off without the patronage of the members of the Rotary Club of Princes Town and Partner in service Tara who assisted with the decorations. In attendance to oversee this event were President Rishi, IPP jim and their spouses, PP Dr Gobin and Directors Lindsey and Rudy. To the CNC3 Team we are forever grateful for your support in televising this event so we may spread the joy of the season with the entire nation.	Virtual Christmas Concert	Rudranath Maraj	2020-12-11 04:00:00Z	0
Divali Hamper Drive On Wednesday 11th November, 2020 as part of our Divali Food Hamper drive, our club delivered Hampers to deserving families in the community of Tortuga. During these difficult times our club continues to provide yeoman service to those in need. Special thanks to our President Rishi for overseeing this donation	Divali Hamper Drive	Rudranath Maraj	2020-12-03 04:00:00Z	0
Baby Hamper Distribution On November 23rd ,2020 our club through our Service Projects Director Michael, delivered one case of Huggies pampers and a case of Huggies baby wipes to a needy family with only one source of income. Special thanks to the daughter of Director Rudy, Mrs. Ambika Maraj-Seudath for this donation	Baby Hamper Distribution	Rudranath Maraj	2020-12-03 04:00:00Z	0
Sink Installation at Ste Madeleine and Williamsville Health Centres In keeping with Rotary International's motto of "Service Above Self", on November 06,2020, the Rotary Club of Princes Town, in an effort to flatten the curve in the daily growing numbers of the Covid-19 pandemic which has befallen our nation, installed two hand washing bays on the compound of the Ste Madeleine and Williamsville Health Centres, to facilitate both members of the public and staff members washing their hands prior to making further entry into the compound. Special thanks to Director of Service Projects Michael for overseeing this installation and his team, for another successful project of the Rotary Club of Princes Town.	Sink Installation at Ste Madeleine and Williamsville Health Centres	Rudranath Maraj	2020-12-03 04:00:00Z	0
"Where are we now." In celebration of Rotary Foundation month, on 18th November 2020, our club invited motivational guest speaker Mr Don La Foucade, who delivered a sensational presentation on the topic, "Where are we now." Read more...	"Where are we now."	Rudranath Maraj	2020-11-18 04:00:00Z	0
SHUBH DIWALI Our club wishes to extend Diwali greetings to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, especially our Hindu brothers and sisters as we celebrate the festival of lights tomorrow Saturday 14th November 2020. SHUBH DIWALI	SHUBH DIWALI	Rudranath Maraj	2020-11-14 04:00:00Z	0
Divali Programme 2020 On Wednesday 11th November 2020, our club held its first in person meeting at canton palace. Read more...	Divali Programme 2020	Rudranath Maraj	2020-11-11 04:00:00Z	0
Book List Assistance Read more...	Book List Assistance	Rudranath Maraj	2020-11-07 04:00:00Z	0
Diabetes/Cancer Wheelchair On November 6th 2020, our service projects Director Michael and IPP Jim delivered a wheelchair to Ms Luville McKnight. Read more...	Diabetes/Cancer Wheelchair	Rudranath Maraj	2020-11-06 04:00:00Z	0
Wheelchair assistance Wheelchair assistance for the Mathuras. Read more...	Wheelchair assistance	Rudranath Maraj	2020-11-03 04:00:00Z	0
World Polio Day World Polio Day was observed on Saturday 24th October, same day as our Chokha fund raiser event, and this year, amongst all the trials and tribulations we have all had to face for the year, it has never been more important for us as Rotarians and Rotaractors to continue to recognize and support the mission and goals of PolioPlus and that of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Read more...	World Polio Day	Rudranath Maraj	2020-10-26 04:00:00Z	0
Choka Fest 2020!!!! Yes folks we held our annual fund raiser event. Read more...	Choka Fest 2020!!!!	Rudranath Maraj	2020-10-25 04:00:00Z	0
Chokha Fest D day Today is D day folks. Remember our Chokha Fest. Ste. Madeleine Golf Club, by the pond. From 3pm to 5:30pm. See you there. Read more...	Chokha Fest D day	Rudranath Maraj	2020-10-24 04:00:00Z	0
LAST CALL for CHOKHA FEST Read more...	LAST CALL for CHOKHA FEST	Rudranath Maraj	2020-10-20 04:00:00Z	0
Meeting with DG Lisle Chase Read more...	Meeting with DG Lisle Chase	Rudranath Maraj	2020-10-17 04:00:00Z	0
St Madeleine Health Centre Baby Hampers Read more...	St Madeleine Health Centre Baby Hampers	Rudranath Maraj	2020-10-16 04:00:00Z	0
New date for Chokha Fest Please take note of our new date for our Annual Chokha Fest Read more...	New date for Chokha Fest	Rudranath Maraj	2020-10-07 04:00:00Z	0
Presidential Citation Platinum Presidential Citation Read more...	Presidential Citation	Rudranath Maraj	2020-10-05 04:00:00Z	0
August Wheelchair Assistance As our club continues to provide assistance to individuals in need of assistance, during the month of August the Rotary Club of Princes Town donated two wheelchairs to individuals in the local community. Read more...	August Wheelchair Assistance	Rudranath Maraj	2020-09-09 04:00:00Z	0
Sink installation at Indian Walk Health Center In keeping with Rotary International's motto of "Service Above Self", Rotary Club of Princes Town assists with attempts to flatten the curve. Read more...	Sink installation at Indian Walk Health Center	Rudranath Maraj	2020-09-08 04:00:00Z	0
Baby Hamper Distribution Today 3rd September, 2020, our club distributed baby hampers at the Rochard Douglas Health Centre to expectant mothers. Read more...	Baby Hamper Distribution	Rudranath Maraj	2020-09-03 04:00:00Z	0
PriceSmart Hamper Drive Over the weekend, the Rotary Club of Princes Town in collaboration with PriceSmart conducted a Hamper Drive in south Trinidad. A total of seventy food hampers were distributed to the less fortunate families. Of these, thirty-two very deserving students and their families were carefully selected by the Interact patron teachers of the Princes Town West Secondary School, Cowen Hamilton Secondary School and St Stephen’s College. The hampers were generously donated by the PriceSmart Club in an effort to aid those families which have been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Read more...	PriceSmart Hamper Drive	Rudranath Maraj	2020-08-28 04:00:00Z	0
Postponement of Chokhafest. Due to the new Public Health Ordinance Regulations which came into effect on August 17th 2020, the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Princes Town, has taken the decision to postpone our annual Chokha Fest scheduled for August 29th 2020, until government regulations are lifted. Read more...	Postponement of Chokhafest.	Rudranath Maraj	2020-08-25 04:00:00Z	0
PriceSmart Hampers On 14th August, 2020, our club collected 70 food hampers from PriceSmart La Romain to distribute to the less fortunate families. Read more...	PriceSmart Hampers	Rudranath Maraj	2020-08-15 04:00:00Z	0
Handover Ceremony featured in Guardian Our Presidential Handover Ceremony was featured in the Trinidad Guardian today!	Handover Ceremony featured in Guardian	Rudranath Maraj	2020-08-04 04:00:00Z	0
27th Annual Chokha Fest Read more...	27th Annual Chokha Fest	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-28 04:00:00Z	0
Zone 34 club video contest 2019-2020 results Read more...	Zone 34 club video contest 2019-2020 results	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-28 04:00:00Z	0
Rest in peace, Rhea Gone but not forgotten...you are missed dearly. Rest in peace, Rhea Read more...	Rest in peace, Rhea	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-20 04:00:00Z	0
Platinum PI Citation For the second year running our club has achieved Platinum PI Citation.#rotarydistrict7030.	Platinum PI Citation	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-14 04:00:00Z	0
Board of Directors 2020-2021. Read more...	Board of Directors 2020-2021.	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-13 04:00:00Z	0
Past President Jamir Ousman with his 5th Paul Harris Sapphire Read more...	Past President Jamir Ousman with his 5th Paul Harris Sapphire	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-10 04:00:00Z	0
Zone 34 Video Contest Page, 2019-20 Read more...	Zone 34 Video Contest Page, 2019-20	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-06 04:00:00Z	0
27th Handover ceremony The Rotary club of Princes Town held its 27th Handover ceremony on the 27th June at Canton Palace Restaurant & Lounge San Fernando. Outgoing President Jamir Ousman reviewed the fantastic year focusing on the work of Rotary which included distributing gifts to children and hampers to families for Christmas, Rotary Awareness at C3 Centre, Medical outreach clinic at Cunjal Princes Town,donations of wheel chairs and walkers, coastal clean-up and donations of scholarships. Outgoing President recognized Rotarian's and individuals who made meaningful contributions during his year of presidency. Read more...	27th Handover ceremony	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-06 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary Club of Princes Town -End of Year Magazine 2019-2020 Read more...	Rotary Club of Princes Town -End of Year Magazine 2019-2020	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-05 04:00:00Z	0
Board of Directors 2020 to 2021 Read more...	Board of Directors 2020 to 2021	Rudranath Maraj	2020-07-02 04:00:00Z	0
Wheelchair assistance and hamper distribution. On the 30th June being the last day of the rotary year our club distributed three hampers to three needy families from Rock River Village Moruga. These hampers were donated by PriceSmart Trinidad. Secondly we received a request from Mr. Dave Nicholson seeking assistance for a wheelchair. Read more...	Wheelchair assistance and hamper distribution.	Rudranath Maraj	2020-06-30 04:00:00Z	0
EID HAMPERS FOR TABLELAND ASJA MOSQUE The Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and HADCO Group in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Maraval Trinidad and Tobago distributed hampers across our twin island Republic to some of our most financially vulnerable citizens who have been adversely affected by the CoVid-19 pandemic. On Monday, May 11th, 2020 at the Hotel Normandie Trinidad and Tobago, President Jamir Ousman of the Rotary Club of Princes Town received ten (10) hampers from TKR player, Khary Pierre ; President of the Rotary Club of Maraval, Marcia Prince-Assam and Immediate Past President, Jennifer Abraham. Read more...	EID HAMPERS FOR TABLELAND ASJA MOSQUE	Rudranath Maraj	2020-05-16 04:00:00Z	0
SUPPORTING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS In keeping with Rotary International’s motto of “Service Above Self,” and in an effort to aid the national efforts to flatten the curve in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Princes Town, on 05th April 2020, installed two handwashing bays at both entrances of the Princes Town Health Facility. Read more...	SUPPORTING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS	Rudranath Maraj	2020-05-14 04:00:00Z	0
Mobility Assistance On 12th May 2020, in response to a plea for mobility assistance from the New Beginning Elderly Home in Barrackpore, the Rotary Club of Princes Town with the gracious support of The Price Club Supermarket, in a swift humanitarian response, facilitated the distribution of two wheelchairs and grocery supplies. Read more...	Mobility Assistance	Rudranath Maraj	2020-05-12 04:00:00Z	0
Happy 27th Anniversary Rotary Club of Princes Town!!!! Read more...	Happy 27th Anniversary Rotary Club of Princes Town!!!!	Rudranath Maraj	2020-05-07 04:00:00Z	0
COVID19 Hamper Relief 2020 The critical and necessary enhanced Stay-at-Home measures put in place to curtail the spread of the COVID19 virus has had a disproportionate impact on vulnerable households throughout Trinidad and Tobago. This is especially true for the communities in and around Princes Town which contain fairly high single-income households, or households supported by non-essential activities. Read more...	COVID19 Hamper Relief 2020	Ryan Assiu	2020-04-10 04:00:00Z	0
2020 Golf The Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted its annual Fund Raising Golf Tournament for the first time at the Sevilla Golf Course at Brechin Castle Couva. Twenty nine teams competed in the tournament with Haroon Joseph and Sarah Ramphal representing Haygem Travel winning the coveted Raubin Harnarine Challenge trophy. Read more...	2020 Golf	Ryan Assiu	2020-03-08 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary 115th Anniversary On 23rd February 2020, Rotary International Celebrated its 115th Anniversary. Read more...	Rotary 115th Anniversary	Ryan Assiu	2020-02-23 04:00:00Z	0
2020 Family Day Rotarians, Partners in Service and friends of Rotary gathered in St. Madeline for the Club’s annual Family Day and Curry Duck Competition. Read more...	2020 Family Day	Ryan Assiu	2020-02-16 04:00:00Z	0
2020 Inductions Induction of Ms. Andrea Bhagwandeen Read more...	2020 Inductions	Ryan Assiu	2020-02-12 04:00:00Z	0
C3 Centre Public Outreach Read more...	C3 Centre Public Outreach	Ryan Assiu	2020-02-05 04:00:00Z	0
Xmas Community Treat 2019 Read more...	Xmas Community Treat 2019	Ryan Assiu	2019-12-13 04:00:00Z	0
Parang in Princes Town Read more...	Parang in Princes Town	Ryan Assiu	2019-12-13 04:00:00Z	0
RCPT Xmas President's Dinner Read more...	RCPT Xmas President's Dinner	Ryan Assiu	2019-12-10 04:00:00Z	0
Servants of Society TT’s Prep Party Members of the Rotary Club of Princes Town was proud to volunteer at the Servants of Society TT’s Prep Party for the SOSTT Annual Christmas Drive on 6th December 2019 in Debe. Read more...	Servants of Society TT’s Prep Party	Ryan Assiu	2019-12-06 04:00:00Z	0
Interactors Dazzle at National Competition The Rotary Club of Princes Town congratulates the team of Interactors representing Cowen Hamilton Secondary School at the National Secondary School Entrepreneurship Competition on their fantastic showing! Read more...	Interactors Dazzle at National Competition	Ryan Assiu	2019-12-05 04:00:00Z	0
Medical and Legal Aid Clinic Medical Outreach Clinic touches over 100 families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Read more...	Medical and Legal Aid Clinic	Ryan Assiu	2019-12-01 04:00:00Z	0
2019-2020 Vocational Awards 💰TT$50,000 in Student Scholarships awarded! Read more...	2019-2020 Vocational Awards	Ryan Assiu	2019-11-30 04:00:00Z	0
WellServe, La Romaine Rotary Club of Princes Town joined alongside ONE Love Trinidad in their annual Christmas hamper challenge. Read more...	WellServe, La Romaine	Ryan Assiu	2019-11-30 04:00:00Z	0
World Diabetes Day The Rotary Club of Princes Town in collaboration with the Diabetes Association Trinidad & Tobago held a diabetes walk and free clinic in recognition of World Diabetes Day at the Princes Town Triangle. Read more...	World Diabetes Day	Ryan Assiu	2019-11-14 04:00:00Z	0
“HOLLYWOOD”, the 10th Annual Tea and Fashion Show Men, women and children decked out in their finest wear gathered at the Hyatt for “HOLLYWOOD”, the 10th Annual Tea and Fashion Show Fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Princes Town. Read more...	“HOLLYWOOD”, the 10th Annual Tea and Fashion Show	Ryan Assiu	2019-11-10 04:00:00Z	0
World Interact Week The Interact Clubs of St. Stephen's College, Cowen Hamilton Secondary and Princes Town West Secondary School gathered at the Yolande Pompey Ground, Princes Town on 9th November, 2019 to host a community family fun day in honor of World Interact Week. Read more...	World Interact Week	Ryan Assiu	2019-11-09 04:00:00Z	0
Divali Fellowship Fully clad in dazzling Indian-wear, Rotarians, partners-in-service and friends-of-Rotary gathered at President Jim’s residence for an evening of fellowship in honor of Divali. Read more...	Divali Fellowship	Ryan Assiu	2019-10-23 04:00:00Z	0
Divali cheer Divali is an auspicious occasion in which we celebrate among other things the triumph of light over darkness, and give specific focus in being a light to others. Read more...	Divali cheer	Ryan Assiu	2019-10-21 04:00:00Z	0
Dinner, Discussion & Induction President Jim lays out what it means to be a Rotarian at the induction ceremony of our three newest people of action. Rotary Club of Princes Town Read more...	Dinner, Discussion & Induction	Ryan Assiu	2019-10-17 04:00:00Z	0
Student Career Day “Tech-work” “Choosing a career is not a very simple thing and sometimes when we start we don’t always find what we really want to do, and what is our life passion. However, it is important as young people with their entire lives ahead of them that you begin thinking now, and think broadly. Today you have information at your fingertips so use this technology to explore the broad spectrum of worthwhile endeavors. Information and communication technology provides us with vast vistas to determine what we really could be doing, and how we can lead productive lives of benefit to our society. Develop a passion for learning and be persistent. What is good for one person may not be for you. Do what you are passionate about. Find the career that brings the greatest joy and success will follow.” - District Governor Trevor Blake Read more...	Student Career Day “Tech-work”	Ryan Assiu	2019-10-09 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary District 7030 Governor, Mr. Trevor Blake Visit The Rotary Club of Princes Town was proud to co-host the Rotary District 7030 Governor, Mr. Trevor Blake, alongside the South-Cluster of Rotary Clubs over the period October 9th through 11th. Read more...	Rotary District 7030 Governor, Mr. Trevor Blake Visit	Ryan Assiu	2019-10-09 04:00:00Z	0
The South Cluster of Rotary Clubs’ 2019 Peace Walk and Symposium The South Cluster of Rotary Clubs’ 2019 Peace Walk and Symposium was attendee by over 100 men, women and children on the 21st September 2019. Rotary Club of Princes Town Read more...	The South Cluster of Rotary Clubs’ 2019 Peace Walk and Symposium	Ryan Assiu	2019-09-21 04:00:00Z	0
International Coastal Clean-up Day Read more...	International Coastal Clean-up Day	Ryan Assiu	2019-09-21 04:00:00Z	0
Chokhafest2019 It is our 26-year tradition, joy and privilege to prepare and share chokhas and much more with our friends, neighbors, patrons, and sponsors as we raise funds to support student scholarship. We aren’t just people of Action but a Community of Action working together to better our world. Read more...	Chokhafest2019	Ryan Assiu	2019-08-24 04:00:00Z	0
Wheelchair Outreach Read more...	Wheelchair Outreach	Ryan Assiu	2019-08-22 04:00:00Z	0
2019 Joint Interact Clubs Presidential Handover. Read more...	2019 Joint Interact Clubs Presidential Handover.	Ryan Assiu	2019-07-27 04:00:00Z	0
Presidential Hand Over 2018-2019 On the 29th of June, 2019 Rotarians, Partners in service, and Friends-of-Rotary all gathered at the National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) Auditorium to witness the Rotary Club Of Princes Town Presidential Handover Ceremony. Read more...	Presidential Hand Over 2018-2019	Ryan Assiu	2019-06-29 04:00:00Z	0
Chartering Ceremony of Cowen Hamilton Secondary School The Chartering Ceremony of the third sponsored Interact Club of Cowen Hamilton Secondary School took place on Friday 14th June, 2019 at the school's library. This was truly a memorable event for both Interactors and Rotarians. Incoming President Jamir Ousman, gave a brief address on behalf of the club while Rotarian Zobida Ragbirsingh, Patsy Chankersingh, Dr. Stefan Nanan and partner in service Mrs. Tara Ousman assisted with the pinning and presentation of certificates to the Interactors. Under the astute leadership of President Matthew McDowell, the Interact Club of Cowen Hamilton Secondary School achieved Rotary International Platinum Citation for the 2018/2019 "Be the Inspiration" year. Read more...	Chartering Ceremony of Cowen Hamilton Secondary School	Crystal Harper	2019-06-15 04:00:00Z	0
EID CELEBRATION AT CUNJAL MOSQUE The Rotary Club of Princes Town in its mandate “Service above Self “joined with the Cunjal Muslim community in observing the holy month of Ramadan. As such the Club hosted a Charity project at the Cunjal Road Mosque on Saturday 8th June 2019. Read more...	EID CELEBRATION AT CUNJAL MOSQUE	Ryan Assiu	2019-06-08 04:00:00Z	0
7030 District Governor participates in Rotary Career Day As part of their continued efforts to motivate and inspire our youths to dream and plan for their futures, members of the Rotary Clubs of Princes Town and Pointe-a-Pierre held a Rotary Career Day on Wednesday 10th October 2018. Read more...	7030 District Governor participates in Rotary Career Day		2018-10-14 04:00:00Z	0
MYSTIQUE is here! MYSTIQUE is here! High Fashion! Great Entertainment! Fabulous Giveaways! Secure your tickets early for an unforgettable experience!	MYSTIQUE is here!	Crystal Harper	2018-10-07 04:00:00Z	0
RCPT presents MYSTIQUE! Part proceeds donated to Rotary International's Polio-Plus Fund in support of Rotary's works towards the eradication of polio worldwide.	RCPT presents MYSTIQUE!	Crystal Harper	2018-10-07 04:00:00Z	0
Sunday Funday! On Sunday 30th September 2018, the Rotary Club of Princes Town held its annual Family Day at the beautiful expansive private estate of Mr. Mannick in Dyer Village, Williamsville where our in-house expert chef Rotarian Jamir prepared a scrumptious meal of stew chicken cutters as appetizers, boiled corn, Chicken Pelau and Corn Soup served with a side of fresh salad prepared by President Crystal for lunch. Rotarian Patsy made her tasty, peppery mouthwatering five-finger chow that was quickly devoured by all. Read more...	Sunday Funday!	Crystal Harper	2018-10-07 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary welcomes Three New Rotarians On Thursday 27th September 2018, the Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted its first joint meeting for the Rotary year, partnering with the Rotary Clubs of Pointe-a-Pierre, St. Augustine West, Point Fortin, San Fernando South and Port-of-Spain for an afternoon of Rotary celebration and fellowship. The Clubs celebrated the induction of three new members and benefitted from the educational and riveting feature address delivered by New York Attorney-at-Law, Miss Juanita Headley on the topic of Human Trafficking, particularly the issue of the eradication of sexual exploitation. Read more...	Rotary welcomes Three New Rotarians	Crystal Harper	2018-10-07 04:00:00Z	0
Princes Town Rotary Promotes Peace The Rotary Club of Princes Town held its first Youth Peace Symposium ―Making our Schools Safe for our Children through Peace Education on September 21st, 2018 in commemoration of International Peace Day and highlighting one of Rotary’s areas of focus, Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution. Read more...	Princes Town Rotary Promotes Peace	Crystal Harper	2018-10-07 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary Club of Princes Town hosts Youth Peace Day Symposium In commemoration of International Peace Day celebrated on September 21st annually, the Rotary Club of Princes Town will be hosting its first Youth Peace Day Symposium at the Princes Town West Secondary School specifically geared towards primary and secondary school students by educating them on gun violence, bullying and conflict resolution methods.	Rotary Club of Princes Town hosts Youth Peace Day Symposium	Crystal Harper	2018-09-16 04:00:00Z	0
District 7030 - RLI Training 2018 Posted on Aug 27, 2018 In keeping with the District’s commitment to improved training, District 7030 held its first set of RLI training for the new Rotary year in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday 25th August, 2018 and Sunday 26th August, 2018 at Goodwill Industries in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Read more...	District 7030 - RLI Training 2018	Crystal Harper	2018-08-27 04:00:00Z	0
2018 Annual Final Fling Rotary Fellowship Posted on Aug 03, 2018 On the 01st August, 2018, twenty (20) Rotary Clubs, Rotaract Clubs, Partners-in-Service, Family and Friends of Rotary and members from other organizations collectively came together at the Valencia Eco Resort in celebration of Emancipation Day and the 3rd Annual Final Fling. All in attendance enjoyed great fellowship and camaraderie whilst engaging in meaningful discussions with each other about their respective Clubs various projects and fundraiser events planned for the 2018-2019 rotary year. Read more...	2018 Annual Final Fling Rotary Fellowship		2018-08-03 04:00:00Z	0
Medical Outreach Clinic - Union Village, Rio Claro Posted on Jul 31, 2018 On Sunday 29th July, 2018, Rotarians from the Club together with 14 additional professional volunteers conducted a comprehensive medical outreach program for the 93 local residents of Union Village, Rio Claro, who were in attendance. The Club gives special thanks to Partners -in-Service, Tara Ousman and Narisha Mohammed, children and friends of the Rotary Club and professional volunteers including Dr. Ronald Gobin, Dr. Carlyn Rajnarinesingh, Dr. Kiran Premanand, Dr. Prem Premanand, Dr. Stefan Nanan, Dr. Lindsey Aziz, Nurses Salima Ramkissoon, Debra Brewster-McDowell, Wendy Thomas and Lenore Mitchell from the Victoria County- South District, Pharmacists Andres Villaruel and Sabrina Ramkissoon and Optometrists Giselle Gilkes, Sharon Harripersad, Ibraheem Mohammed and Sachin Singh of the Trinidad Eye Hospital for their unwavering support and participation in making the Club's first service project for this rotary year a grand success. Read more...	Medical Outreach Clinic - Union Village, Rio Claro		2018-07-31 04:00:00Z	0
Handing Over Ceremony of the Interact Club of Princes Town West Secondary School Posted on Jul 29, 2018 The Interact Club of Princes Town West Secondary School held its second Handing Over Ceremony on Saturday 30th June, 2018 at the Princes Town West Secondary School in Princes Town. Specially invited guests in attendance included Immediate Past President Bashir Mohammed and Director of Rotary Foundation for the 2018/2019 rotary year, Dr. Carlyn Rajnarinesingh, both Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Princes Town, Parents/Guardians of Interactors, and the club members. Outgoing Interact President Kyrie Rampersad made a brief note on her tenure of presidency whilst Incoming President Melinda Ramjattan gave an inspiring acceptance speech. Subsequently, new board members were introduced and pinned individually by Rotarian Dr. Carlyn Rajnarinesingh. The Ceremony ended with a Vote of Thanks and tokens of appreciation distributed to deserving persons who assisted the Club in its projects for the last rotary year. The 2017/2018 Interact Club members would specially like to thank Board Members of the Outgoing and Incoming Board for their time and creative talents in decorating for the event, President Crystal for her donation of a new Interact President pin which shows details of the Rotary wheel, and to the Parents/Guardians of Interactors as well as Immediate Past President Bashir who generously donated drinks, pastries, cakes and other delicacies to celebrate this auspicious occasion. The Rotary Club of Princes Town welcomes President Melinda Ramjattan and her new Board of Directors of the Interact Club for the 2018-2019 rotary year! We look forward to continue working together to be of service in our community. Read more...	Handing Over Ceremony of the Interact Club of Princes Town West Secondary School	Crystal Harper	2018-07-29 04:00:00Z	0
Club 2018 Eid Celebration Posted on Jul 29, 2018 On Wednesday 11^th July, 2018, the Club at its first regular meeting for 2018 celebrated with partners in service, family members and friends the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at the beautiful residence of Rotarian Jamir Ousman. President Crystal Ann Harper welcomed everyone and briefly shared the applicable teachings of Eid celebrations to Rotary as starting anew with renewed energy and spirit as Rotarians engage in projects for the 2018/2019 rotary year. Guest speaker Imam Skeik Mohammed of the Williamsville's mosque opened with a special blessing and gave an enlightening sermon to members and their families on the teachings of Islam. He emphasized the need to be mindful of how we live in our daily lives with each other and highlighted the similarities in Islam and Rotary as acts of service work in our local communities. Read more...	Club 2018 Eid Celebration	Crystal Harper	2018-07-29 04:00:00Z	0
First Handing Over Ceremony of the Interact Club of St. Stephen’s College Posted on Jul 29, 2018 On the 07th July, 2018, the Interact Club of St. Stephen’s College held its first Installation Ceremony, during which the baton of responsibility was handed over from Outgoing President Akasia Augustine to the Incoming President, Ariel Mahabir. In attendance were Interactors from the Club as well as Interact Supervising Teachers, Amelia Ayoung and Brittany Jackson, Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Princes Town including the current President, Crystal Ann Harper, Immediate Past President, Bashir Mohammed, and Directors Rhea Nobbee and Nazim Mohammed and Partner in Service, Narisha Mohammed, wife of the Immediate Past President, Bashir Mohammed. Read more...	First Handing Over Ceremony of the Interact Club of St. Stephen’s College	Crystal Harper	2018-07-29 04:00:00Z	0
Annual Presidential Handover Ceremony Posted by Rhea Nobee on Jul 03, 2018 Annual Presidential Handover Ceremony 2017 – 2018 The Rotary Club of Princes Town celebrated and hosted by far one of the best handovers in Rotary years. The evening started with fellowship with members from Maraval, Port of Spain, San Juan, Penal, Point a Pierre and San Fernando South clubs who came to witness the Presidential Handover and celebrate this milestone. President Bashir Mohammed presented the audience with a summary of the Club’s achievements during the last year where the Club was awarded President Citation after 7 months, Public Image Citation in April 2018, Youth Service award from International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians and Certificate of Participation from Rotary Zone 34 in People of Action video contest. The Club conducted Four (4) Medical outreach clinics, granted Twelve (12) scholarship awards to deserving children, celebrated Eid, Divali & Christmas with Three (3) communities, held our open air Christmas concert in Princes Town triangle, sent Eight (8) children to RYLA, planted 150 trees and held Ten (10) Club fellowships, Four (4) of which were joint with our twin club, Rotary Club of Maraval. Our contribution to Rotary foundation continued with $ 6,500 USD towards Annual & Polio funds and 3,500 volunteer hours. Vocalist Chloe Bishop kept the audience entertained during dinner with an inspiring selection of songs as photos of projects completed during the year were projected on stage. President Bashir recognized Rotarians, partners-in-service, community leaders and businessmen who supported the Club’s fundraisers and medical projects making this Rotary year a success. Tokens of Appreciation Partner in Service Nadira Ramlogan, Tara Ousman, Narisha Aziz Mohammed and Nabeel Mohammed Quiet Rotarian Pin: Sieunarine “Kex” Sanmook, Capildeo Beharry, Amraz Ali Bocas and Ravi Ramanand Sharing the Heart of Rotary Pin: Patsy Chankersingh, Zobida Ragbirsingh, Rhea Nobee Service Award Pin Jamir Ousman, Dr Ronald Gobin and Dr Carlyn Rajnarinesingh Above and Beyond Pin: Ryan Soodwah Rotarian of the Year: Crystal Ann Harper Tokens of Appreciation – Community Gowrie Roopnarine, Chairman Princes Town Regional Corporation Vashti Sookhoo, Councillor, Princes Town Regional Corporation Imam Shameed Rahim, Kyrie Rampersad, Amelia Ayoung, Anthony Dyer, Indira Singh, Chloe Bishop, Niel Marcano Paul Harris Fellow Recognition: Rishi Ramlogan, Narisha Aziz Mohammed, Andy Deonarine and Atlantic Honorary Rotarian: Rishi Ragoonath President Bashir then proceeded to pin and place the presidential medallion around newly inducted President Crystal Ann Harper who proceeded to give her acceptance speech outlining her plans to continue with signature projects and new ones in moving the club forward all in line with Rotary theme “Be the Inspiration”. Newly appointed President Crystal Ann Harper formally relieved President Bashir of his duties and presented her board of directors to the audience. During the celebration afterwards, members and guests rejoiced by dancing and congratulating President Crystal on her appointment. Visiting club members were in high praise of the programme and could not stop talking about the evening proceedings and will share with their club the experience of attending the Rotary Club Princes Town Presidential Handover Ceremony. CONGRATULATIONS TO CRYSTAL ANN HARPER AND HER BOARD MEMBERS 2018- 2019!	Annual Presidential Handover Ceremony	Rhea Nobee	2018-07-03 04:00:00Z	0
Community Eid Treat Community Eid Treat at Fifth Company Mosque, Moruga The Rotary Club of Princes Town held it final project for the Rotary Year 2017/2018 commemorating the festival of Eid at the Fifth Company ASJA Jamaat in St. Mary�s Moruga. Both the Imam of Asja Jamaat St Mary�s and President Bashir delivered small addresses on the meaning of fasting and Eid celebration, whilst Rotarian Zobida spoke on Diabetes and how to take precaution against this disease. The Al Faisaliyyah Nasheed Group performed a few quaseedas that moved the congregation, after which treat bags and toys were distributed to the children. What a sight to see the smiles on those children faces!! In addition, the Club also distributed 20 hampers to assist some families in the community. The Rotary Club would like to thank Reasat Ali from the 5^th Company Mosque for his assistance in making this event a reality. Indeed, this was quite a successful year for the Rotary Club of Princes Town with President Citation Certificate on hand. ROTARY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE LIVES!	Community Eid Treat	Rhea Nobee	2018-06-28 04:00:00Z	0
Six Clubs Joint Fellowship Posted by Rhea Nobee on Jun 22, 2018 SIX CLUBS FELLOWSHIP AT YACHT CLUB The Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted one of the best fellowships at the Yacht Club San Fernando, which was attended by members of Maraval, Port of Spain West, St Augustine, San Fernando and San Fernando South Rotary Clubs. The evening was buzzing with light conversation and laughter as members were no stranger to each other. The soft splashing of the ocean water, the soothing music in the background and the moonlit night all created the perfect ambiance for a PERFECT EVENING. After dinner was served, members from the various clubs tried to outdo each other by giving jokes but at the end Maraval and San Fernando South tied for first place. Member of the visiting Clubs made many comments regarding the fellowship such as it was good to see members from all corners of the country, a well-planned event, will look at twinning with another club, clubs that fellowship with each other can do projects together. A special “Thank You” to our Sargeant at Arms for a well planned and executed evening. This was the PERFECT END to our ROTARY YEAR 2017 – 2018!!	Six Clubs Joint Fellowship	Rhea Nobee	2018-06-22 04:00:00Z	0
Jubilee Celebration Posted by Rhea Nobee on May 18, 2018 JUBILEE CELEBRATION! Create your legacy by caring for others”. The Charter members of Rotary Club of Princes Town have indeed created their legacy for the past 25 years leaving their footprints on the sands of time and inspiring our future as a Club by supporting the recent younger Rotarians to make a difference in our community. Our Charter members’ faith in humanity, vision and sacrifice started this club 25 years ago. Our traditions enable us to honour the past, celebrate the present and provide a legacy for the future. What we owe the past are two things. Firstly, we owe our Charter Members our deepest appreciation for their magnificent accomplishments over the last 25 years for our Club and secondly, we owe to the past fidelity to the heritage which has been passed down across the generations. Members teared up as projects, fundraisers and fellowship for the past twenty-five years were proudly highlighted on a screen reminding us of our purpose and why we chose to become Rotarians and for those that was taken away from us to be in Heaven. This milestone was celebrated together with the Rotary Club of Maraval at the Australian Residence in Moka where chartered members Rotarian Jamir, Vilma, Ronald, Capildeo and deceased Wayne were honored. Guest speaker Mervin Assam and District Governor Waddy gave moving speeches about the continuity of Rotary work and the impact of our service projects to the community. Members from both clubs and their guests enjoyed an evening of Fellowship, Distribution of Awards and Fine Dining. At the end of the evening members were proud to say Rotary club of Princes Town will continue twinning with Rotary club of Maraval in the future for joint projects and fellowship. Something to look forward in 2018 – 2019 Rotary year!. I AM MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES! I AM PROUD TO BE A ROTARION!!	Jubilee Celebration	Rhea Nobee	2018-05-18 04:00:00Z	0
Suriname District Conference 7030 Posted by Rhea Nobee District 7030 Conference in Suriname The District 7030 26^th Conference was held at Royal Torarica Hotel in Suriname from 25^th – 28^th April 2018 where 71 clubs were represented from the District. During the day members attended PETS, Assembly and Conference listening to other clubs as they presented their signature projects, sharing their experiences and knowledge so that all present can take away something to their own country and club. RI Representative Brad gave a motivated speech on “WHY become a Rotarian” that left members in tears, whilst District Governor Waddy gave his report on clubs meeting their President Citation for 2017 -2018 and recognized the Rotary Club of Princes Town as achieving President Citation. WHAT A PROUD MOMENT!! District Governor Elect Dominque Venere announced her Board members for 2018- 2019 and club member Debbie Roopchand was presented as the incoming Assistant District Governor for the South Cluster 7030 Trinidad. Night time in Suriname was an experience never to forget. Rotarians were treated to a hospitality suite at T-VAT where members mingled and listened and danced to local Rotarians music band, and new friendships cultivated. The opening ceremony took place at the Cathedral Basilica followed by fellowship and live performances by the Interact Clubs at the Tropical Garden Party at DSB Garden. The following night was a grand Tribal experience at Owroe Cul Complex where members were treated to some local dishes especially the signature dish PEANUT BUTTER SOUP! The final day of Conference …Oh what a sad day indeed! as you bid farewell to friends from other countries, however there was one last event to enjoy together, the Masquerade Ball at Chamber of Commerce. Rotarians who extended their visit to do a little sightseeing in Suriname , were treated to an evening of winding down with Eats and Drinks and Dancing courtesy DG Waddy and his wife Shirley. *Lifelong Friendships Built!! Knowledge Gained!! Rotarians reminded of their purpose!!* The members of our club also extend their condolences to the Bhaggan Family on the loss of Past President Prakash Bhaggan who passed away in Suriname. The Rotary Club of Princes Town would like to express a heartfelt thanks to District Governor Waddy and the planning committee for ensuring our safety and comfort and most of all giving us memories to last a lifetime.	Suriname District Conference 7030	Rhea Nobee	2018-05-12 04:00:00Z	0
RYLA Posted by Rhea Nobee on May 12, 2018 RYLA 2018, organized by the Assistant Governors in Trinidad, was held on Thursday 12^th April 2018 and Friday 13^th April 2018 at the YTEPP Building, Woodford Lodge Compound located in Chaguanas. This year, the RYLA committee allowed 4 participants from each Interact Club to participant in the two-day event. The Rotary Club of Princes Town sponsored eight (8) students from our Interact Clubs of Princes Town West Secondary School and St. Stephen’s College to attend RYLA this year. The facilitators/presenters included PDGs Lara Quentrall-Thomas, Steven Ramroop, Roger Bose, PAG Abriham Daniel, Deborah Jean-Baptiste, Surrendra Maharaj, and John Dasent. Some of the topics presented included Opportunities in TT for young entrepreneurs, Rotary Focus on Youth, Conflict Management and Problem Solving and Ethics of Positive Leadership. The Interactors expressed positive feedback and were grateful to the Club for the exposure and experience. They enjoyed themselves, made new friends whilst learning new material regarding leadership that can be useful in their daily lives. They all especially raved about the preference of the interactive method used in the presentations to convey the information as opposed to the traditional lecture style of presentations.	RYLA	Rhea Nobee	2018-05-12 04:00:00Z	0
World Earth Day Posted by Rhea Nobee	World Earth Day	Rhea Nobee	2018-04-26 04:00:00Z	0
Maraval meets Princes Town Posted by Rhea Nobee Maraval meets Princes Town The Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted Rotary Club of Maraval at the San Fernando Yacht Club on Wednesday 11^th April 2018. As members were previously acquainted, the room was buzzing with small groups having conversations about the ambiance, the upcoming Anniversary celebration and building and strengthening friendships. Members enjoyed a delicious meal under the beautiful moonlit sky to the sound of gently splashing waves. After dinner, the two clubs celebrated Rotarian Jamir’s and Pam O’Farrell’s birthdays by cutting a specialty cake in their honor. Presidents Bashir and Maureen shared updates on the upcoming Anniversary celebration as members were very enthusiastic about this Jubilee celebration. It was a soothing and relaxing atmosphere and members were in no hurry to go to their respective homes especially the members of Maraval Club. As President Maureen said, “this partnership doesn’t end here!”	Maraval meets Princes Town	Rhea Nobee	2018-04-12 04:00:00Z	0
Beach Clean Up at Moruga Posted by Rhea Nobee Princes Town West Secondary Annual Beach Clean up in Moruga. Special "THANK YOU" to Prince of Moruga Eric Lewis for the opportunity to place our branding on Christopher Columbus Monument and our sponsor Rotary Club of Princes Town for your on-going support .	Beach Clean Up at Moruga	Rhea Nobee	2018-04-12 04:00:00Z	0
GSE Team Visit Posted by Rhea Nobee	GSE Team Visit	Rhea Nobee	2018-04-10 04:00:00Z	0
Fellowship at St Madeleine Posted by Rhea Nobee on Apr 07, 2018	Fellowship at St Madeleine	Rhea Nobee	2018-04-07 04:00:00Z	0
South Cluster Family Day Posted by Rhea Nobee	South Cluster Family Day	Rhea Nobee	2018-04-01 04:00:00Z	0
Princes Town meets Maraval Posted by Rhea Nobee on Mar 30, 2018	Princes Town meets Maraval	Rhea Nobee	2018-03-30 04:00:00Z	0
Golf for a Purpose Posted by Rhea Nobee on Mar 09, 2018	Golf for a Purpose	Rhea Nobee	2018-03-09 04:00:00Z	0
Bonds of Fellowship Posted by Rhea Nobee on Feb 10, 2018	Bonds of Fellowship	Rhea Nobee	2018-02-10 04:00:00Z	0
Scholarship Awards Posted by Rhea Nobee on Jan 17, 2018	Scholarship Awards	Rhea Nobee	2018-01-17 04:00:00Z	0
Scholarship Award Posted by Rhea Nobee on Jan 17, 2018 The Rotary Club of Princes Town making a difference in young people's lives	Scholarship Award	Rhea Nobee	2018-01-17 04:00:00Z	0
Annual Community Christmas Treat Posted by Rhea Nobee on Dec 21, 2017	Annual Community Christmas Treat	Rhea Nobee	2017-12-21 04:00:00Z	0
President's Dinner Posted by Rhea Nobee on Dec 19, 2017	President's Dinner	Rhea Nobee	2017-12-19 04:00:00Z	0
Annual Christmas Concert at the Triangle Posted by Rhea Nobee on Dec 18, 2017	Annual Christmas Concert at the Triangle	Rhea Nobee	2017-12-18 04:00:00Z	0
District Governor Waddy Sowma visit to 7030 South Cluster- Trinidad Posted by Rhea Nobee on Dec 15, 2017	District Governor Waddy Sowma visit to 7030 South Cluster- Trinidad	Rhea Nobee	2017-12-15 04:00:00Z	0
Fellowship Lime Posted on Nov 16, 2017	Fellowship Lime		2017-11-16 04:00:00Z	0
Our Newest Rotarian! Posted by Rhea Nobee on Nov 13, 2017 On November 8^th 2017 the Rotary Club of Princes Town inducted Nazim Mohammed into the Rotary family whose classification is Education – University. Nazim has a PHD in organic chemistry from McGill university and is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago. He had been attending weekly meetings for the past weeks and shown tremendous interest in becoming a Rotarian. Nazim was pinned by Assistant District Governor Vilma Bellamy. The Rotary Club of Princes Town welcomes Nazim Mohammed into the Rotary to our club and look forward to working together making a difference in people’s lives. *WELCOME NAZIM MOHAMMED!*	Our Newest Rotarian!	Rhea Nobee	2017-11-13 04:00:00Z	0
Interact Week 2017 Posted by Rhea Nobee on Nov 08, 2017 Interact week began on the 5th of November, where Vice President of the Interact Club of Princes Town West Secondary, Kyla Horsford and Interactor Kareem Swan attended the Tea and Fashion Show at the Hyatt Regency which was hosted by The Rotary Club of Princes Town. Vice Pres Kyla graced the stage and showed off her talent by performing a dance. Our week continued with the installation of a Banner in our school`s office area. The banner was crafted by the Interact Board members and the banner contains the Four-Way Test and the Interact Grace. We, the board members encouraged the Interactors to plant trees around the area of their homes as well as to continue being supportive of reforestation. Our final project, keeping in line with the motto “Service above Self”, the Interact board members and Interactors came up with the idea to feed the homeless in Princes Town. We decided on feeding 6 homeless persons and with the help and Guidance of Rotarian Rhea and Rotarian Crystal we succeeded. That faithful afternoon after a hard day at school, the Interactors really understood and became grateful for what we have and what God Blessed us with.As we continue on this journey of ¨Service above self-¨ our goal isn´t only to carry out selfless acts but to encourage others to carry out selfless acts for others. Kyrie Rampersad, President, Interact Club of Princes Town West.	Interact Week 2017	Rhea Nobee	2017-11-08 04:00:00Z	0
TEA AND FASHION SHOW 8 – TEA DAZZLE Posted by Rhea Nobee on Nov 06, 2017 The Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted its “signature fund-raiser” – its annual Tea & Fashion Show 8 on 5^th November, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Port of Spain. The event was well attended by friends, family and supporters of Rotary causes which includes: Promoting peace, fighting diseases, providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene to communities, saving mothers and children, supporting education and growing local economies. The event was opened by a live rendition of the National Anthem on steelpen, played by Kyle Ali, the son of the Club’s President–Elect, Terry Ali. President Bashir Mohammed welcomed the guests and delivered a brief synopsis on the purpose of Rotary Foundation and the works of Rotary locally and internationally. Radio personality Maria Sawh and comedian Kenneth Supersad were our hosts for the afternoon. Our guests were serenaded by the melodious voices of Quattro Musica, Folk Dance performances by Interactor Kyla Horsford and the Artistic Dance Theatre, Belly Dancing by Raeanna Ramdhanie and modelling by Kids of Rotary whilst enjoying the sumptuous tea plates provided by Hyatt. Featured fashion houses included Charu Lochan Dass, Zadd & Eastman, Kids Zone, Daronte, She Rocks and Judy’s Formal & Bridal. Their designs were showcased by the beautiful and elegant House of Jacqui models. In addition to the numerous door prizes, our patrons vied for the fabulous raffle prizes sponsored by Florida Prime Properties, Caribbean Airlines, Magdalena Grand, Tradewinds Hotel and Madame Maharaj School of Cosmetology. The Rotary Club of Princes Town would like to extend its sincerest thanks to all of the gracious sponsors who contributed in a most tangible way in making this event a success and by extension making a difference in people’s lives.	TEA AND FASHION SHOW 8 – TEA DAZZLE	Rhea Nobee	2017-11-06 04:00:00Z	0
World Polio Day: Posted by Rhea Nobee on Oct 30, 2017 In recognition of World Polio Day on October 24^th 2017, The Rotary Club of Princes Town embarked on a drive to inform the public of Rotary International’s participation in the eradication of Polio. The event took place at Gulf City Mall, San Fernando from 3:00 pm where the Rotary Club of Princes Town joined live streaming of World Polio Day festivities at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at Downtown Seattle, Washington U.S.A. Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for over 30 years, and continues to do so until the world is polio free . Only 11 new cases have been reported so far in 2017, located in the areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The upcoming movie “Breathe” is based on the true story of a polio survivor who became an advocate for others starring Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield. Rotarians and their Partners-in- Service shared knowledge verbally to shoppers at Gulf City Mall regarding Rotary worldwide; our Club’s involvement in the eradication of Polio and information on how to join Rotary and become a Rotarian. Later that evening Rotarian Seunarine Sanmook graciously hosted the Club’s fellowship and meeting at his boardroom, overlooking the beautiful City of San Fernando.	World Polio Day:	Rhea Nobee	2017-10-30 04:00:00Z	0
Joint Disaster Relief to the Recently Affected Flood Victims by Rotary Clubs of South Trinidad: Posted by RHEA NOBEE on Oct 29, 2017 Four Rotary Clubs of The South Cluster District 7030 which includes Penal, San Fernando South, Pointe a Pierre and Princes Town collaborated in assisting recently affected residences of Avocat, Penal, San Francique and Barrackpore, flowing the recent severe flooding. Now in the aftermath of the severe flooding in these areas and in the midst of cleanup activities, the Rotary Clubs mobilized its members and supporters to provide assistance in the form of distributing cleanup supplies, basic medical supplies, personal hygiene kits to the affected residences. In addition, Rtn Dr Carlyn Rajnarinesingh conducted health assessment of each family while walking through the areas. The Rotary Clubs in evaluating the situation, identified assisting the affected residences in the form of their medical needs, providing basic medical supplies such as vitamins, cold & cough syrup, ant-itch cream with basic cleaning supplies added value. The Rotarians, Interactors and Partners-in-Service assembled at the home of Rotarian PDG Stephen Ramroop on Saturday, October 28, 2017 to pack the items for distribution. And again, on Sunday, October 29, 2017 the Rotary Club members gathered to conduct the distribution of the items as well as Rotarian Dr. Carlyn Rajnarinesingh volunteered her medical expertise and went door to door offering medical services to some residents in Barrckpore area. Read more...	Joint Disaster Relief to the Recently Affected Flood Victims by Rotary Clubs of South Trinidad:	RHEA NOBEE	2017-10-29 04:00:00Z	0
Community Divali Celebration Posted by Rhea Nobee on Oct 19, 2017 In keeping with Rotary’s 2017/2018 theme of “Making a difference”, the Rotary Club of Princes Town partnered with the Jones Street Community to celebrate Divali on Saturday October 14^th, 2017. It was indeed a perfect night for lighting deyas, with the blanket of stars above and the warm and welcoming atmosphere in Jones Street, Garth Road, Williamsville. The evening was dedicated to a late member of the community, Lawrence Gayadeen who was an active member of the Village Council, with his wife collecting a beautiful token on his behalf. The celebration started from 4:00 pm with the Puja officiated by Pundit Rohidass, followed by the lightening of deyas at 6:00pm. It was a compact programme that captured the crowd’s attention. The program was conducted by the youth group where attendees were treated to Bhajans, Invocational Dances, Poems, Tassa, Modelling of beautiful Indian wear, Pick a Pan game, a three-act skit and crowning of Junior and Senior Raja and Rani. President Bashir Mohammed spoke on the significance of Divali and wished the community Shubh Divali after which Councillor Ms. Vashti Sookhoo thanked the Rotary Club of Princes Town for assisting in the funding of the Divali celebration and distribution of twenty hampers to needy families in the community. Rotarian Capildeo also sang one of his favourite Bhajans whilst Rotarian Rhea selected the Junior and Senior Raja and Rani from the crowd. Guests enjoyed a tasty dinner of paratha roti, curry channa, pumpkin, bodi, curry mango and traditional sweets such as kurma and barfi. The evening was well attended by the community who left at the end of the program very contented that the values and traditions of the community would be continued in the good hands of the younger generation.	Community Divali Celebration	Rhea Nobee	2017-10-19 04:00:00Z	0
Divali at Namaste India Posted by Rhea Nobee on Oct 09, 2017 The Rotary Club of Princes Town together with eight other Rotary Clubs joined the Rotary Club of Felicity/ Charlieville at their Divali Celebration at the Namaste India Restaurant in Freeport on Tuesday October 3rd, 2017. President Geeta Lakhan of Felicity/Charlieville welcomed all Rotarians and their guests who partook of the delicious authentic Indian buffet provided by the restaurant. President Bashir Mohammed brought Divali greetings from our Club together with the Presidents of all Clubs represented at the event. Also present were all Assistant District Governors for Trinidad and greetings were given on behalf of them by ADG Rabindra Outar. Guests were entertained by the wonderful dances and serenaded by the melodious voice of Dale Ramjattan, lead singer of the Band Dil Se. Pundit Gajendra Kumar gave the feature address on the meaning of Divali and the program culminated with the lighting of deyas by all Presidents and Assistant District Governors of the Rotary Clubs. We thank the Rotary Club of Felicity/Charlieville for their warm hospitality and for allowing us the opportunity to forge new friendships with members of the other Clubs and look forward to more fellowship in the future.	Divali at Namaste India	Rhea Nobee	2017-10-09 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary Leadership Institute Training In keeping with the District’s commitment to improved training, District 7030 held its first set of RLI training for the new Rotary year in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday 23^rd September, 2017 and Sunday 24^th September, 2017 at Goodwill Industries in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. The two day training sessions were co-ordinated by PDG and RLI Director Hervé Honore and all the Assistant Governors of Trinidad, AG Rabindra Outar (North Clubs), AG Gary Williams (East Clubs), AG Lisa Francis (Central Clubs) and AG Vilma Bellamy (South Clubs). The two day training sessions were facilitated by distinguished Rotarians of District 7030 namely DG Waddy Sowma, PDG Roger Bose, DGE Dominique Venere, Natalie Gilles and PP Sonya Alleyne. In attendance were twenty Rotarians from the RC Port-of-Spain, the RC Arima, the RC Sangre Grande, the RC Charlieville, the RC San Fernando, the RC San Fernando South, the RC Point Fortin and the RC Princes Town. The feedback from participating Rotarians was superb – they thoroughly enjoyed the interactive learning style, and felt the entire two days were well organized and sessions were most informative. The two-day event also created an opportunity for great fellowship with fellow Rotarians from all clubs throughout Trinidad and a few of their 7030 District Leaders. Many Rotarians left feeling energized and renewed to be of service to their clubs and the community at large	Rotary Leadership Institute Training	Bashir Mohammed	2017-09-26 04:00:00Z	0
A Call For Peace Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Sep 22, 2017 The Rotary Club of Princes Town in collaboration with the Mayor of the City of San Fernando His Worship Junia Regrello and The Mediation Board of Trinidad and Tobago hosted “A Call For Peace” on 21^st September 2017 in celebration of World Peace Day. The Honourable Mr. Justice Vasheist Kokaram, Chairman of the Mediation Board of T&T delivered the feature address on the concept of a Peace City and special guest Rotarian Geoffrey Little of Sydney Australia, the present Dean of the Ambassadorial Chair of the Rotary District 9700 Peace Communities Programme presented to the audience the concept of Rotary Peace Cities/Communities and their establishment through this Rotary recognised programme. Highlights of the event were the creative performance in dance and on steel pan of Michael Jackson’s “Heal the World” and the candlelit peace walk around Harris Promenade led by the Petrotrin Cadet Corps and District Governor Waddy Sowma, Club President Bashir Mohammed, Rotarian Geoffrey Little, Mayor Junia Regrello and Justice Vasheist Kokaram at the front line.	A Call For Peace	Bashir Mohammed	2017-09-22 04:00:00Z	0
The Smiling Policeman visits City Of San Fernando Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Sep 18, 2017 In recognition of World Peace Day, The Rotary Club of Princes Town invited fellow Rotarian Mr. Geoffrey Little, also know as the Smiling Policeman, as part of a peace project to speak on the topic of how to establish Rotary Peace Communities/Cities. Mr. Geoffrey Little visited the City of San Fernando where he directed traffic, visited schools and in collaboration with the Mayor of San Fernando and the Police Service spoke to the media about crime prevention and the Rotary peace program.	The Smiling Policeman visits City Of San Fernando	Bashir Mohammed	2017-09-18 04:00:00Z	0
Eid Ul Adha at Union Village, Rio Claro Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Sep 17, 2017 On Saturday September 16, 2017, the Rotary Club of Princes Town sponsored an Eid-ul-Adha programme at the Union Village Mosque Hall, Rio Claro. The programme was open to all members of the community to enlighten them on the meaning of Qurbani or sacrifice that is performed on Eid-ul-Adha. Imam Shameed welcomed the packed audience and thanked the Princes Town Rotary Club for sponsoring the program. He then introduced President Bashir Mohammed who spoke of Rotary’s commitment to making a difference in their community. The feature speaker, Maulana Atif Majeed, recounted the story of Abraham and Ismail and their selfless sacrifice in serving God. Hafiz Ismail Khan then eloquently recited verses of the Holy Qur’an. The evening came to an end with the distribution of twenty hampers to deserving families and then all the invitees partook of the very tasty dinner provided by the mosque.	Eid Ul Adha at Union Village, Rio Claro	Bashir Mohammed	2017-09-17 04:00:00Z	0
RC Princes Town at Mediation Symposium Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Sep 14, 2017 The Rotary Club of Princes Town as peacemakers was pleased to be one of the collaborators for the 7th Annual Mediation Symposium hosted by the Mediation Board of Trinidad and Tobago (“MBTT”), which took place during the 11th to 13th September 2017 at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain. Over the three-day period the Club conducted a Rotary booth on site displaying information as to the upcoming World Peace Day celebrations on the 21st September 2017 which is being hosted by the Club in collaboration with MBTT and His Worship the Mayor of the City of San Fernando Mr. Junia Regrello. Rotary booklets on peace and Rotary programmes that are geared towards youth involvement were shared with visitors to the booth over the three day period and a number of persons sought information as to Rotary and becoming a Rotarian.	RC Princes Town at Mediation Symposium	Bashir Mohammed	2017-09-14 04:00:00Z	0
Scholarship Award, Birthday Wishes & Thank You Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Sep 13, 2017 At our Club meeting on September 13, 2017, the Rotary Club of Princes Town awarded a tertiary scholarship of $10,000.00 to Cervon Cooper who is in his last year at UWI pursuing his Medical Degree. The Rotary Club of Princes Town is committed to promoting education and endeavour to assist deserving students achieve their goal of completing their studies. President Bashir expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the members of the Club for their hard work and support at the recent Chokha Fest fundraiser with a cappuccino cheesecake for dessert on Wednesday September 13, 2017. The Club also recognized the birthdays of September with Rotarians Vishnu	Scholarship Award, Birthday Wishes & Thank You	Bashir Mohammed	2017-09-13 04:00:00Z	0
Joint Meeting with RC Pointe A Pierre Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Sep 07, 2017 The Rotary Club of Princes Town graciously hosted the Pointe-a-Pierre Club on September 6, 2017 at Canton Palace Restaurant, Cross Crossing San Fernando. At this joint meeting, Rotarians had the opportunity to rekindle old friendships and make new ones. President Bashir and President Bobby Indar reminisced about the camaraderie that existed between both Clubs and pledged to strengthen the bonds of Rotary between the Clubs. Mr. Carl Ryan, a Mental Health Consultant and Founder of the Nicer Foundation enlightened the Clubs through a digital presentation on Mental Health and Depression and promoted the week of activities for Mental Health Day on October 10, 2017.	Joint Meeting with RC Pointe A Pierre	Bashir Mohammed	2017-09-07 04:00:00Z	0
Chokha Fest 2017 - San Fernando Hill On Saturday 26^th August, 2017, the Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted its 24^th Annual Chokha Fest at the grounds of the picturesque San Fernando Hill. Patrons enjoyed a variety of tasty traditional East Indian choka dishes accompanied with hot sada roti (prepared and cooked on-site), fry bake and pepper roti served by Rotarians, their Partners-In-Service, potential Rotarians and friends of the Club. Read more...	Chokha Fest 2017 - San Fernando Hill	Bashir Mohammed	2017-08-27 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary Family Day 2017 Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Aug 07, 2017 On Sunday August 6^th 2017, the Rotary Club of Princes Town held their annual Family Day at the Block 2 PlayPark in Palmiste. Rotarians and their families and friends together with potential Rotarians started the afternoon off with lunch comprising a vast array of dishes and desserts. The lavish menu consisted of fried rice, bbq chicken, macaroni salad, potato salad, boiled corn, oil down, stewed chicken, curry duck, curry goat, channa and potato, curry mango and roti. After lunch Rotarians were entertained with a live performance by Phillip Murray better known as Black Sage, an extempo connoisseur. Black Sage engaged his audience by accepting topics on which he created his extempo verses on the spot. He had the Rotarians in stiches with the picong in his performances which were based on current events in the country. The afternoon was spent with Rotarians engrossed in games of All Fours and their children taking advantage of the sunny afternoon to engage in both indoor and outdoor sports and activities. At the end of the evening, the smiling faces on the tired children were tantamount to the success of a day well spent with friends and family.	Rotary Family Day 2017	Bashir Mohammed	2017-08-07 04:00:00Z	0
Medical Outreach - St Mary's Village Moruga Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Jul 30, 2017 The Rotary Club of Princes Town accepted a request from the Police Support Group in St. Mary’s Moruga to host a medical clinic at the St. Mary’s Government Primary School on Sunday July 30^th, 2017 to assist those affected by the closure of the Health Facility in the area. Members of the Police Support Group together with Councillor for the Hindustan/St. Mary’s area Michelle Benjamin assisted in mobilizing residents in need of medical care and counseling. Read more...	Medical Outreach - St Mary's Village Moruga	Bashir Mohammed	2017-07-30 04:00:00Z	0
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON DENGUE & CELEBRATION OF EMANCIPATION DAY Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Jul 26, 2017 After an exciting start to the Rotary Year with the celebration of “Eid Ul Fitr” at its first meeting the Club at its last meeting in July 2017 celebrated Emancipation Day. Foundation Director Crystal Harper delivered a power point presentation which touched on the history of slavery in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean and the later emancipation of slaves through the Emancipation Bill which came into force on the 01^st August 1834 sharing with our membership that on August 1, 1985, Trinidad and Tobago became the first country in the world to declare a national holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery. Rtn. Crystal’s presentation further showcased key aspects of African culture as reflected in their song, dance, clothing, festivals and traditions all practiced in Trinidad and Tobago to today while members enjoyed a delightful buffet of provisions and stew chicken prepared by Canton Palace Restaurant in celebration of the occasion. The evening was made special too by the presentation of Dr. Ravi Maharaj titled “Defend against Dengue” on the prevalence of dengue fever in Trinidad and Tobago and elsewhere. Dr. Maharaj shared with members the various methods they can adopt to prevent contracting dengue fever and various remedies used to treat dengue. While Dr. Maharaj was unable at this stage to give details of his own research/potential cure which is engaging the attention of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation the Club was appreciative of the knowledge he imparted.	SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON DENGUE & CELEBRATION OF EMANCIPATION DAY	Bashir Mohammed	2017-07-26 04:00:00Z	0
Medical Outreach - Barrackpore Community Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Jul 23, 2017 The Rotary Club of Princes Town in its continued efforts to *Make a Difference* as per the Rotary International Theme for 2017-2018 conducted a medical clinic at Vickar’s Ranch in Barrackpore on Sunday July 23^rd, 2017 to assist those affected in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Brett. This area was targeted because of the widespread flooding coupled with the closure of the Health Center in Rochard Douglas Road. Read more...	Medical Outreach - Barrackpore Community	Bashir Mohammed	2017-07-23 04:00:00Z	0
Club's Eid 2017 Observance Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Jul 13, 2017 The Club started its year of Rotary "Making a Difference" with the celebration of the festival of Eid Ul Fitr at its first regular meeting, held at the residence of Rotarian Hafiz and partner in service Laura. The meeting was called to order by Sgt. Terry Ali and after an excellent rendition of the National Anthem by child of Rotary Kyle Ali on steel pan who was joined by child of Rotary Saheli Ali in a beautiful vocal rendition of the National Anthem, chair for the afternoon Dir Rishi Ramlogan took carriage of the programme. Special guest speaker Imam Nizam Mohammed delivered a religious prayer at the start followed by an Eid message from President Bashir who also thanked members for their recent efforts at the Williamsville outreach and reminded members of upcoming projects. IPP Debbie Roopchand took the opportunity to thank members for their support at the recently concluded handover ceremony, wish everyone a productive Rotary year and to present Rotarians Amraz Alibocas and Rhea Nobbee with tokens of appreciation at the event for their dedicated service during the last Rotary year. Read more...	Club's Eid 2017 Observance	Bashir Mohammed	2017-07-13 04:00:00Z	0
RC Princes Town assists in Bret's aftermath Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Jul 03, 2017 Tropical Storm Brett made landfall in Southern Trinidad and Tobago on May 19^th, 2017 leaving behind many residents displaced from their homes due to damage from high winds and floods. The residents of Kent St., and Coconut Drive, Williamsville were no different, having much of their household items washed away by the high flood waters. Now in the aftermath of the storm and in the midst of cleanup activities, the Rotary Club of Princes Town mobilized its members and supporters to provide assistance in the form of distributing cleanup supplies, basic medical supplies, personal hygiene items to over 65 families. In addition, a team of doctors were mobilized to conduct a health assessment of each family. The Rotarians and Partners-in-Service assembled at the home of Rotarian Rishi Ramlogan on Saturday, July 1^st, 2017 to pack the items for distribution. and again, on Sunday, July 2^nd, 2017, along with the doctors to conduct the distribution of the items as well as conduct the medical health assessment. The Rotary Club of Princes Town would like to extend its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the efforts by its members, their families, the team of doctors – Dr. Ronald Gobin, Dr. Carlyn Rajnarinesingh, Dr. Kiran Premanand, Dr. Prem Premanand and Dr. Mariyah Shah and to the various companies that donated some of the items. These included Len Hap Supermarket, Parkway Pharmacy, Interchem limited, Massy Distribution, Smith Robinson & Company and Anthony P Scott Limited. Assistance from the community were also provided by the COSMOS Sports Club, Councillor for the area – Ms Vashti Sookoo and the management of the Williamsville Community Centre. Read more...	RC Princes Town assists in Bret's aftermath	Bashir Mohammed	2017-07-03 04:00:00Z	0
Princes Town Rotary Club has a new President Posted by Bashir Mohammed on Jul 01, 2017 On June 30^th, 2017, the Rotary Club of Princes Town held its 24^th handover ceremony at the auditorium of Gulf View Community Centre, Recreation Drive, Gulf View, La Romain where with the usual pomp and fanfare, outgoing President Debbie Roopchand handed over the leadership reigns to incoming President Bashir Mohammed. After the formal handover, President Bashir launched his year by introducing a Corporate Profile showcasing the Club’s 24 years of our charitable work and used Rotary motivational videos to urge the membership in continuing to support the upcoming activities of the new Rotary Year 2017-2018. Members were encouraged to embrace RI theme “Making A Difference” in all our activities through the new Rotary year as we seek to improve the lives of the less fortunate in our society. The new Board of Directors was then introduced to the audience in the usual style and fanfare. Guests were treated to beautiful renditions of ‘One Voice’ and ‘Tomorrow’ performed by the children of Rotarian Hafiz Ali – 9 year old Rehan and 7 year old Saheli. These selections, while delivered with style and yet humility of young children reminded all guests of the importance of being a single yet important voice that can make a difference in improving the world we live in therein creating a better tomorrow for all. Outgoing President Debbie did a remarkable presentation in recapping all the projects and activities completed within the year 2016-2017 and publicly recognized her Board of Directors and those Rotarians that went above and beyond the call. Perfect Attendance recognition awards were issued to Rotarians Vilma Bellamy, Rudolph Ali, Hassim Ali, Bashir Mohammed and Terrance Gopaul. Special recognition for outstanding contributions were issued to Rotarians Seunarine Sanmook and Rhea Nobbee as well as Honorary Rotarian Peter Chang. Rotarian Rudolph Ali capped the ‘Rotarian of the Year Award’’ while Rotarian Delicia Maharaj capped the ‘Spirit of Rotary’ Award. The Community Service Award was granted to the President of the Cerebral Palsy Society of Trinidad and Tobago – Phillip Metivier. Paul Harris Fellows, the most prestigious Rotary Award were issued to Rotarians Vilma Bellamy and Rudolph Ali and the son of Rotarian Hassim Ali – 12 year old Master Kyle Ali who offered splendid renditions as a young talented pannist at almost every function held by the club. Dr Amit Paryag also received a Paul Harris Fellow along with Partner-in-Service Laura Ali for her tireless efforts in supporting the public relations efforts of the club. In her final act of “Rotary Serving Humanity”, a cheque of $10,000.00 was presented to the Rotary Club of Penal to support the relief efforts in Woodland, South Trinidad. Outgoing President Debbie’s year climaxed by the serenading of the audience with the harmonious voice of Andre Mangatal singing Andre Bocelli’s “Time to say goodbye”. Read more...	Princes Town Rotary Club has a new President	Bashir Mohammed	2017-07-01 04:00:00Z	0
Interact Club of Princes Town West Secondary School 1st Handover Ceremony Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Jun 24, 2017 First Presidential Havdover Ceremony for the Interact Club of Princes Town West Secondary School As the sponsor club for the Interact Club of Princes Town West Secondary School our club was pleased to join them today, which marked exactly one year since their charter on 24 June 2016 to celebrate with them a successful year in existence and to welcome their incoming Board. Our Club's President Debbie Roopchand congratulated President Alyssa Francis on her Club's remarkable achievements during their first year and urged incoming President Kyrie Rampersad to follow in her predecessor's footsteps. It was a wonderful occasion for all who attended the event as President Alyssa showcased their club's many successes in video and slideshow presentations. Incoming President Kyrie Rampersad shared her aim of focusing on the development of family in the upcoming year. President Debbie Roopchand closed her address to the audience in the words of Mahatma Ghandi: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" urging interactors present to lose themselves in the upcoming year in the service of others. Read more...	Interact Club of Princes Town West Secondary School 1st Handover Ceremony	Debbie Roopchand	2017-06-24 04:00:00Z	0
International Conference - Atlanta 2017 Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Jun 11, 2017 Rotary International's international conference took place in Atlanta where approximately 42,000 Rotarians from around the world gathered to celebrate 100 years of the Rotary Foundation during the period 11 June to 14 June 2017. The Club's President Debbie Roopchand and incoming President Bashir Mohammed were among the many attendees from Diatrict 7030 who attended the conference. With key speakers like RI's President John Germ, Bill Gates, Andrew Young, the CEO of Cocoa Cola and many more brilliant presenters the conference was educational, informative and wonderful fellowship for all who attended. Read more...	International Conference - Atlanta 2017	Debbie Roopchand	2017-06-11 04:00:00Z	0
Petty Civil Claims Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Jun 07, 2017 Presentation on bringing claims in the Petty Civil courts by Attorney at Law Rotarian Crystal Harper at the Club's regular meeting of the 07 June 2017. Read more...	Petty Civil Claims	Debbie Roopchand	2017-06-07 04:00:00Z	0
Inhouse presentation on Nutrition Posted by Debbie Roopchand on May 24, 2017 Informative presentation on Nutrition At the club's regular meeting of the 24 May, 2017 our inhouse Rotarian Delicia Maharaj did an excellent presentation on nutrition advising members as to means by which they can regulate their weight and on healthy eating habits so as to avoid some of the popular diseases in our society such as diabetes, hypertension and coronary diseases. Delicia's presentation was well received by members.	Inhouse presentation on Nutrition	Debbie Roopchand	2017-05-24 04:00:00Z	0
Feature presentation on fraud Joint meeting of 5 Clubs, Inductions and Feature Speaker from the TTPS on Fraud On Wednesday 17 May 2017 the Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted its 5th and largest joint meeting for the Rotary year by partnering with the Rotary Clubs of Central Port of Spain, Point Fortin, San Fernando and San Fernando South for the meeting. Presidents Debbie Roopchand, Charmaine Callender, Robert Qui, Faraz Hosein and Tessa Solomon all brought greetings on behalf of their respective clubs and shared with the audience some of the recent activities engaging the attention of their clubs. Highlights of the afternoon were: The presentation on Fraud in T&T by the Head of the TTPS Fraud Squad Senior Superintendent of Police Totaram Dookhie and his team who brought home to attendees the prevalence of fraud in Trinidad and Tobago and the limited resources in place to win the battle against fraud, Presentation of project RARE by Caron Asgarali with whom the Rotary Club of Princes Town had recently partnered with to raise awareness on the effect of gun violence, and The inductions of two new members into the fold of the Rotary Club of Point Fortin. The evening was enjoyed by the 80 plus attendees who engaged in great Rotary fellowship. Read more...	Feature presentation on fraud	Debbie Roopchand	2017-05-17 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary Celebrates Women Posted by Hafiz Ali on May 12, 2017 ROTARY CELEBRATES WOMEN On Friday 12th May 2017, the Rotary Club of Princes Town partnered with the group Women Encouraging Women, founded by Keisha Alexander and Kezia Figaro, in their “Give A Helping Hand-bag” drive to distribute handbags filled with toiletries to women in need across the country. This was the group’s Mother’s Day initiative to collect used handbags, fill them with products frequently used by women and distribute to those in need. In keeping with one of Rotary International’s areas of focus which seeks to improve the lives of Women and Children, the Rotary Club of Princes Town was able to collect and fill over 100 hand-bags which were delivered to the group for distribution. Special thanks to Rotarians Terry, Hafiz, partner in service Laura and children of Rotary Kyle and Rehan for their help in filling the hand-bags. President Debbie Roopchand, Rotarian Hafiz and partner in service, Laura were on hand to assist with the drop off of the hand-bags to group members Natalie Ramjohn and Jowella Williams. Read more...	Rotary Celebrates Women	Hafiz Ali	2017-05-12 04:00:00Z	0
Celebrating the Club's 24 Anniversary Celebrating the club's 24th anniversary May 07th 2017 marked the club's 24th anniversary since its charter from Rotary International and at the club's regular meeting of the 10 May 2017 Rotarians celebrated the event by taking a trip down memory lane through viewing the club's photo archives and having cake and ice cream. After the regular business of the meeting which involved a presentation on Rotary Logos by the Club's inhouse Public Relations Director and the grant of financial assistance to medical student Cervon Cooper towards further assistance in completing his studies in medicine at the University of the West Indies, Rotarians spent the rest of the afternoon in the exchange of lively fellowship. Read more...	Celebrating the Club's 24 Anniversary	Debbie Roopchand	2017-05-10 04:00:00Z	0
Promoting peace - say no to gun violence Posted by Debbie Roopchand on May 07, 2017 PROMOTING PEACE: SAY NO TO GUN VIOLENCE One of Rotary's 6 areas of focus is that of peace and conflict resolution and on the 07th May 2017 the Rotary Club of Princes Town partnered with Caron Asgarali, author and survivor of gun violence to assist with the hosting of project RARE in its efforts to promote peace. Project RARE which is geared towards Raising Awareness on the Ripple Effect of gun violence and targets our youth in particular was hosted at the St. Joseph's Convent San Fernando auditorium and was open to members of the public. The project covered the statistics as to gun violence and it's prevalence in Trinidad and Tobago and internationally and the physical effects, emotional effects, financial effects in coping with the aftermath of gun violence whether as a survivor, or as a family member, friend or colleague of a survivor. Ms. Asgarali opened the programme with a poem that detailed the incident of her injuries and the Club's in-house Doctor Carlyn Rajnarinesingh covered in detail the effects of gun shot injuries physically with photographs that brought home to the audience how traumatic such an injury really is. President Debbie Roopchand called for the audience to reject conflict as a way of life and to embrace peace, sharing with them that as Rotarians through service projects we take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, some of which are poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources and gave live examples of such work. She highlighted gun violence internationally citing the 1996 Dunblane school massacre in the UK where 16 school children were murdered and the 2012 horrific shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown USA that killed at least 26 people, including 20 6 year old school children, noting that President Obama later described hearing the news of the Newtown shooting as his worse day as President. In her call for peace she also gave examples at home in Trinidad and Tobago where in 2016, 15-year-old school student Joel Huggins was gunned down and in the said 2016, 15-year-old student Mark Richards and 17-year-old student Denilson Smith were both pulled out of a taxi and executed at gunpoint and encouraged the young people present in the audience to adopt peace as a way of life. In closing President Debbie left the audience to digest the words of Eleanor Roosevelt who once said: “It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it" and she called for all present to work at achieving peace. Read more...	Promoting peace - say no to gun violence	Debbie Roopchand	2017-05-07 04:00:00Z	0
Closing Ball - Hyatt Regency Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Apr 29, 2017 Closing ball - District 7030 Conference All good things must come to an end - On Saturday 29 April 2017 the District 7030 conference came to a close in grand style at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom. With excellent entertainment from The Alternative Quartet during dinner and later the band Karma Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Princes Town partied the night away in fine style.	Closing Ball - Hyatt Regency	Debbie Roopchand	2017-04-29 04:00:00Z	0
District Conference 2017 - Hyatt Regency Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Apr 26, 2017 Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Princes Town participate at the 25th Conferece of District 7030 in this year where we celebrate our District achievements and clubs within it as well as 100 years of the Rotary Foundation. From Wednesday 26 April 2017 Rotarians from the 17 countries falling within our District gathered for the initial two days of training for President and Secretaries elects which culminated in the official ceremony at NAPA on Thursday night at which a powerful and moving feature address was delivered by President of the Senate, Senator the Honorable Christine Kangaloo who declared the Conferece officially open. The opening night was filled with live cultural performances by the Xavier sisters on string and a brilliant production featuring 3 Canal who brought the audience to their feet with their lively performance. Over the first two days our club promoted it's cerebral palsy dental screening project on site, showcasing its efforts to make possible dental treatment to cerebral kids who cannot afford the same and engaged in exchanging and sharing flags with other Rotary Clubs. The conference closes on the 29th April 2017. Read more...	District Conference 2017 - Hyatt Regency	Debbie Roopchand	2017-04-26 04:00:00Z	0
Presentation on hypertension: Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Apr 19, 2017 Presentation on hypertension: One of the benefits of being a club comprised of business and professional persons is that of being able to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our members. The Club was fortunate to have one of its Rotarians, Doctor Carlyn Rajnarinesingh deliver to its membership on the 19 April 2017 a comprehensive presentation on hypertension covering key areas such as cause, effect and treatment. Rotarian Carlyn's presentation was interactive and informative and through her use of power point slides and photographs the topic was made digestible to Rotarians who asked many a question. The Club thanks Rotarian Carlyn for her excellent presentation and as part of its ongoing effort of bringing knowledge to its members through the use of the skills of its in-house members is pleased to indicate that the next topic to engage the Club's attention would be that of nutrition in May 2017.	Presentation on hypertension:	Debbie Roopchand	2017-04-19 04:00:00Z	0
Contribution to Robert Village Hindu School Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Apr 12, 2017 Contribution to Robert Village Hindu School: On the 12 April 2017 at the Club's regular meeting President Debbie Roopchand presented to the principal of the Robert Village Hindu School cheque in the sum of $2,500 as a contribution towards the school's hosting of the preliminary round of the annual Baal Vikaas competition in May 2017, which competition is geared towards the overall development of young persons. As a past student of the school and participant as a student in the Baal Vikaas competition president Debbie also took the opportunity to make a personal contribution towards the event.	Contribution to Robert Village Hindu School	Debbie Roopchand	2017-04-12 04:00:00Z	0
Scholarship Grant Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Apr 12, 2017 Scholarship grant: As part of its continued commitment towards assisting students who require financial assistance in order to pursue their tertiary level education the Rotary Club of Princes Town on the 12 April 2017 granted a scholarship in the sum of $10,000 to Geeta Seunarine who is presently pursuing her Bsc in Acturial Science at the University of the West Indies. The club has granted a total of $80,000 in scholarships to tertiary level students for rotary year 2016-2017.	Scholarship Grant	Debbie Roopchand	2017-04-12 04:00:00Z	0
Bullfinch Competition to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Apr 02, 2017 Bullfinch competition to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation: On Sunday 2nd April 2017 the Rotary Club of Princes Town ("the Club") partnered with the Naparima Bird Lovers Association ("the Association") in the hosting of their 8th annual Bird show at the Usine Ste Madeline ground, Trinidad to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation. At sunrise bird lovers from throughout Trinidad and Tobago congregated with their bullfinch birds in hand to participate in the competition. The show started at 7:00 a.m. with a rendition of the National Anthem on steel pan by child of Rotary Kyle Ali and greetings from Rotarian Seunarine Sanmook, current President of the Association and the Club's President Debbie Roopchand. Both Presidents spoke of the good works of the Rotary Foundation in this its 100th year in existence and the importance of contributing financially to sustain the foundation. As from the start of the competition the ground was filled with the sweet sounds of the birds who competed, meshed with the delighted exclamations of their owners when they won and the cheers from spectators in the crowd who looked on. President Debbie Roopchand as well as Partner in service Selene Ali entered the competition and it was a victory for the Rotarian supporters as Partner in Service Selene took home the second place trophy in the three feet competition with winning bird "Devanand Gatu". Another highlight of the competition was the raffle of a bird and cage on site which was won by one of the lucky spectators. Subsequently, on the 19th April 2017 the Association's President Seunarine Sanmook delivered to President Debbie Roopchand the Association's contribution from the event of $3,800 TTD (being the equivalent of $536 USD) for the Club's donation to the Rotary Foundation in celebration of its centennial. The Club records its thanks to President Sanmook and the Association for making possible a partnership which brought members from various communities together for such a worthwhile cause and also thanks its Foundation Director Amraz Alibocas and his team of Rotarians who assisted with the project. Read more...	Bullfinch Competition to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation	Debbie Roopchand	2017-04-02 04:00:00Z	0
17th Annual Golf Tournament Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Mar 26, 2017 On Sunday 26th March 2017 the Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted its 17th Annual Golf tournament at Petrotrin's Golf Course, Pointe-a-Pierre. Registration opened at 8:00 am during which time breakfast was served and at 9:30 a.m. the 41 teams who participated set of on the golf course to a full day of golf. By the close of the afternoon players were in high spirits as they enjoyed an early dinner and drinks prior to the prize giving ceremony. The first place went to the team sponsored by IR & H Enterprises Limited and they received the Raubin Harnarine challenge trophy which was presented to them by family members of deceased Rotarian and Charter member Raubin Harnarine who contributed significantly to the Club while a member and in whose memory the Club's annual golf tournament is hosted. Second and Third place winners were sponsored by Len Hap & Co. and Kallco respectively. President Debbie Roopchand thanked Club Administration Chair Rudolph Ali who coordinated the project and Rotarians who assisted in ensuring the events success. She expressed the Club's deep gratitude to Honorary Rotarian Peter Chang who is an avid golfer and who has given generously of his time year after year to assist the Club in successfully hosting its tournament. President Debbie reminded golfers that through their participation and their sponsors generous donations they have contributed towards the Club being able to continue to assist individuals who are less fortunate and thanked them for their support. Read more...	17th Annual Golf Tournament	Debbie Roopchand	2017-03-26 04:00:00Z	0
FEATURE SPEAKER JUSTICE VASHEIST KOKARAM AT JOINT MEETING Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Mar 22, 2017 JOINT MEETING, INDUCTION AND SPECIAL FEATURE SPEAKER JUSTICE VASHEIST KOKARAM On Wednesday 22nd March 2017 the Rotary Club of Princes Town hosted its 4th joint meeting for the Rotary year, on this occasion partnering with the Rotary Clubs of Penal, Point Fortin, Chaguanas and Felicity/Charlieville. The evening opened with a live rendition of the National Anthem by Kyle Ali on the steelpan and a warm welcome by host President Debbie Roopchand to all present. The club was privileged to have the Honourable Justice V. Kokaram, Judge of the Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago and Chairman of the Mediation Board of Trinidad and Tobago deliver his feature address on the topic “A blueprint for national development - A humanistic philosophy on the rule of law justice and peace: "Zombieland" or "La La Land"” which touched on one of Rotary’s 6 areas of focus “Peace and conflict resolution” and which was well received by all present. The Judge’s presentation was interactive starting with the auction of a $20.00 bill in which the audience participated, with the live auction demonstrating the adversarial nature of the process. Attendees were invited by the Learned Judge to consider and question the fairness of process and outcome of the auction. Using factual examples of situations where conflict is healthy so as to bring about change the audience was also asked to consider what are the drivers of negative conflict and whether we can embrace positive conflict. The Learned Judge imparted that Trinidad and Tobago is presently ranked 84 out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index for 2016 and Rotarians were encouraged by him to keep up their efforts to achieve peace through their projects and activities. In special attendance were District Governor Roger Bose and Assistant Governor Michael Kangaloo and the Rotary Club of Princes Town took the opportunity to inducted it’s 5th new member for the Rotary year, Pharmacist Ravi Ramanand, who was pinned by District Governor Roger Bose and enthusiastically welcomed as a Rotarian by all present. The Presidents of each club in attendance brought greetings, and took the opportunity to highlight the major works and upcoming fundraisers of their respective clubs. The evening was one of education, celebration and wonderful fellowship among all present. Read more...	FEATURE SPEAKER JUSTICE VASHEIST KOKARAM AT JOINT MEETING	Debbie Roopchand	2017-03-22 04:00:00Z	0
Further Dental Screening for Cerebral Palsy patients Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Mar 03, 2017 FURTHER DENTAL SCREENING FOR CEREBRAL PALSY PATIENTS On Friday 03rd March 2017 the second session of dental screening for members of the Cerebral Palsy Society of Trinidad and Tobago ("the Society") took place at the Special Needs Clinic of the UWI Dental School at Mount Hope, a clinic specially equipped and staffed to cater for the needs of patients with special needs. This concluded a two day screening session which the Club had embarked upon in partnership with the UWI Dental School towards assisting members of the Society whom it recognized face challenges in affording the cost of dental services and in accessing dental services. Over the two day period 27 cerebral palsy patients participated in the free dental screening. The Club in continued partnership with the Dental School is now actively engaged in carrying out the treatment identified for the 21 patients at a significantly reduced cost through the dental school and for 6 patients who require treatment which is unavailable through the dental school through private practitioners in its efforts to ensure that all patients who accessed the screening receive the requisite follow up treatment. The Club records its thanks to the UWI Dental School and staff for their ongoing commitment to the project and looks forward to the successful completion of it in the near future. Read more...	Further Dental Screening for Cerebral Palsy patients	Debbie Roopchand	2017-03-03 04:00:00Z	0
Joint meeting, inductions and special guest speaker Independent Senator Taurel Shrikissoon Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Feb 22, 2017 JOINT MEETING, INDUCTIONS & SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER INDEPENDENT SENATOR TAUREL SHRIKISSOON Wednesday 22^nd February 2017 was a very special afternoon for the Rotary Club of Princes Town. The Club hosted its third joint meeting for the Rotary year, partnering with the Rotary Clubs of San Fernando and Ste. Augustine for an afternoon of Rotary fellowship where the Clubs celebrated the induction of new members and benefitted from the educational and informative feature address delivered by Independent Senator Taurel Shrikissoon. At the start of the afternoon President Debbie Roopchand welcomed all present and gave a brief presentation of the Club’s involvement with the Cerebral Palsy Society of Trinidad and Tobago and it’s ongoing dental screening of the Society’s members. She was followed by Presidents Gary Williams of the Rotary Club of Ste. Augustine and Robert Qui of the Rotary Club of San Fernando who both expressed their delight in being part of the meeting and shared updates from their respective clubs. Assistant Governor Michael Kangaloo brought greetings on behalf of District 7030. At the join meeting the Rotary Club of Princes Town inducted two new members, Delicia Maharaj and Selvon Ramroop with the classifications of Retail Pharmaceuticals and Software & Technology Engineering respectively into its fold and the official pinning of Rotarian Keshma who was earlier admitted to the membership of the Rotary Club of Ste. Augustine took place. Feature speaker for the afternoon Independent Senator Taurel Shrikissoon delivered a powerful address during which he shared his perspective on the present financial status of the local economy, demonstrating through the use of factual data the extent to which Trinidad and Tobago is in debt, and identified to his captive audience ways in which private enterprises could manage the current economic downturn to their advantage. The Senator’s presentation was dynamic, educational and informative and he engaged the audience through a short question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The afternoon featured live performances by Kyle Ali on the steel pan and traditional East Indian dancing by Selena Ali, both of whom delivered excellent performances, which were immensely enjoyed by all present. Rotarian Terrance Gopaul moved a vote of thanks on behalf of the Rotary Club of Princes Town and the meeting came to a close around 9:00 p.m. with members staying back to engage in fellowship thereafter. Read more...	Joint meeting, inductions and special guest speaker Independent Senator Taurel Shrikissoon	Debbie Roopchand	2017-02-22 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary Serving Humanity - Free Dental Screening for Cerebral Palsy patients ROTARY SERVING HUMANITY - FREE DENTAL SCREENING FOR CEREBRAL PALSY PATIENTS On the 17^th February 2017 the Rotary Club of Princes Town (“the Club”) in pursuing the goal of securing dental treatment for members of the Cerebral Palsy Society of Trinidad and Tobago (“the Society”) successfully partnered with the U.W.I. School of Dentistry as to the screening of 15 members of the Society at its Special Needs Clinic, Mount Hope. This screening exercise was made possible through a collaboration, which elicited the willing co-operation and involvement of the Dental School. The next stage of the project is due to take place on the 03^rd March 2017 by which time it is intended that all 46 members of the Society would have been screened. Thereafter based on the recommendations of the Dental School the Club intends as far as possible to provide financial assistance to the Society’s members towards securing their required dental treatment. At 9:00 a.m. Rotarians, the Dental team and members of the Society assembled in the Special Needs Clinic, a clinic dedicated to the treatment of patients with special needs and manned by specially trained staff, for the start of the project. Dr. Dharmendra Rohit, the School’s Polyclinic Coordinator and direct liaison with the Club welcomed all present and called on Dr. William Smith Director (Ag) of the School of Dentistry to speak. Dr. Smith spoke of the School’s delight in partnering with the Club to facilitate the screening of the patients through the Dental School. He was followed by the Club’s President Debbie Roopchand who spoke of the Club’s ongoing commitment towards assisting the members of the Society and in giving assistance to the Society’s members as to their dental needs. Both the Club and School recognised the importance of partnering in relation to this project with a common ideal of assisting not only those less fortunate in society among us but persons who are specially challenged and in need of dental services. Mr. Phillip Metevier President of the Society expressed the Society’s sincere thanks to the Club and the Dental school for making it possible for the Society’s membership to access the Special Needs Clinic and its services at no cost to the Society, more so as many of its members are unable to afford the cost of private dental care and their caregivers face the challenge of having to wait with them for long periods to access these services through the public sector. The Club expresses its appreciation for the involvement of its Rotarians and friends who attended the project to assist and to the entire dental team at Mount Hope who participated in ensuring the project’s success. In particular, Doctors Tricia Percival (Lecturer in Child Dental health), Salvacion Barclay (Head of the Special Needs Clinic) and Professor Rahul Naidu Head of the Child Dental Health Clinic at the Dental School. History: As from July 2016 the Club engaged itself in several distributions of basic needs items to all members of the Society, partnering with them to conduct a full health fair in 2016 and treating its members at Christmas 2016. The Club through its involvement with the Society recognised the need for its members to access dental care and in its continuing objective to give assistance to the Society’s members have now partnered with the Dental School towards making this possible and today’s screening represents the beginning in achieving this goal. Read more...	Rotary Serving Humanity - Free Dental Screening for Cerebral Palsy patients	DEBBIE ROOPCHAND	2017-02-17 04:00:00Z	0
Rotary Valentine Fellowship Posted by Hafiz Ali on Feb 15, 2017 Rotary Valentine Fellowship On Wednesday 15th February 2017, the Rotary Club of Princes Town held its first major fellowship for the year. The event was held at Rotarian Terry Ali’s home in San Fernando and was well attended by Rotarians, partners in service, children of Rotary and specially invited guests. Terry’s partner in service, Selene did a fantastic job with the décor which set the mood for a beautiful Valentine’s dinner. Following a brief weekly meeting chaired by President Debbie Roopchand, we were all treated to a sumptuous dinner provided by Nic Nacks caterers. The real treat was the array of home-made desserts prepared by Rotarian Bashir and Terry’s partner in service, Selene. These included a cheesecake platter; home-made coconut ice-cream served from the pail, crème caramel and jello shots. Rotarians then presented their partners in service and children with Valentine gifts courtesy the Club. The highlight of the night was when President Debbie took the mike and kicked off the Karaoke in fine style. This was followed by many other brave hearts that joined in the fun. Some good laughs, great food and even better company sum up Rotary’s Valentine Fellowship. Read more...	Rotary Valentine Fellowship	Hafiz Ali	2017-02-15 04:00:00Z	0
Centennial Celebration of Rotary Foundation Posted by Hafiz Ali on Feb 08, 2017 Centennial Celebration of Rotary Foundation The Rotary Foundation is a non-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs and Rotary Clubs usually seek to make financial contributions out of their fundraising efforts to the Rotary Foundation in recognition of their duty to the Foundation to support its global efforts. The Rotary Club of Princes Town (“the Club”) is one such Club and has financially supported the Rotary Foundation almost annually from the Club’s inception. This year in celebration of the centennial of the Rotary Foundation the Club hosted a Rotary awareness afternoon at the Atrium of the Gulf City Mall in La Romaine on February 8th 2017 and took the opportunity via its multimedia projector screen to proudly display the work of the Rotary Foundation in videos and slideshows and distributed Rotary magazines and booklets on site to members of the public, with Rotarians sharing with the members of the public the good works of the Foundation as they stopped by and showed an interest in the display. The Club’s celebration of this momentous event in the life of Rotary also included a medical and a membership drive. Rotarians and volunteers were on site and facilitated the medical screening of 125 citizens performing blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol testing. The Club also partnered with the South Regional Health Authority and vaccinated 90 persons for seasonal Influenza. Rotary Foundation Director Amraz Alibocas ensured that Rotarians showed up in their numbers to discuss the good works of the Foundation with patrons and to coordinate the activities of the volunteers. Read more...	Centennial Celebration of Rotary Foundation	Hafiz Ali	2017-02-08 04:00:00Z	0
RYLA ST. KITTS Posted by DEBBIE ROOPCHAND on Feb 08, 2017 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) St. Kitts The club is pleased to record that three students participated through it at the recently concluded District 7030 RYLA programme. The participants were Interactors Alyssa Francis and Calyssa Francis both of the Princes Town West Secondary School Interact Club (whose sponsor club is the Rotary Club of Princes Town) and Akasia Augustine of St. Stephens College. The attendance of Ms. Augustine was made possible through the financial contribution to the club by family members of deceased Rotarian Wayne Nanan who himself was a past student of St. Stephens College and who maintained throughout his involvement in Rotary a passion towards assisting in the development of youth through the RYLA programme (with Wayne having served in the recent past as the RYLA Chair) and towards assisting with the development of students attending his former college. The students reported on having a rewarding and educational experience at the programme and the Club is pleased to have made this opportunity possible to them as it continues to support the development of youth within its locality. Read more...	RYLA ST. KITTS	DEBBIE ROOPCHAND	2017-02-08 04:00:00Z	0
17th Annual Golf Tournament Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Jan 28, 2017 Registration is open for our 17th Annual Golf Charity Fundraiser - Petrotrin Golf Course - Sunday 26 March 2017 Through this fundraiser our Club funds many of its general charitable activities such as assisting fire victims, individuals who require medical, dental, surgical assistance as well as individuals in need generally and we encourage you to support our event by sponsoring a team of golfers to play for charity.	17th Annual Golf Tournament	Debbie Roopchand	2017-01-29 00:00:00Z	0
Medical Outreach at Penal Rock Road, Moruga Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Jan 21, 2017 Rotary Serving Humanity - Rotary Club of Princes Town conducts comprehensive Medical Outreach at the rural community of Penal Rock Road, Moruga. On Sunday 22nd January 2017 members of the Cub together with a full team of professional volunteers visited the rural community of Penal Rock Road, Moruga and conducted a comprehensive medical outreach programme for the benefit of 105 residents who attended the medical. From 9am to 12 noon there was a steady flow of residents who took the opportunity to access free medical consultations, dental examinations, legal consultations, vision screening and dispensation of pharmaceutical items on site by a registered pharmacist. Volunteer nurses administered 50 flu shots and 20 tetanus vaccinations to residents. Free blood sugar, cholesterol and hypertension testing were also done on site and the Club distributed 15 large bags of clothing to residents as well as toiletries. It was observed that many of the residents suffered from high blood sugar levels, high cholesterol, were in need of glasses and required treatment for cavities. As far as was possible referrals for further treatment were made and individuals prescribed appropriate medication where necessary. Poor diet appeared to play a significant role in relation to the conditions which patients presented. The Club records its thanks to Service Projects Director Mrs. Vilma Bellamy for her dedication and hard work in making the project the success it was and thanks all Rotarians, partners in service, children and volunteers who lent their assistance on the day. Special thanks is also given to resident of Penal Rock Road Lester Guevarro who approached the Club towards conducting the outreach and who assisted with transporting residents to the venue to access the various services. The Club recognises the presence of President Faraz and Rotarian Dr. Sinead of the Rotary Club of San Fernando South who attended the project and assisted. Read more...	Medical Outreach at Penal Rock Road, Moruga	Debbie Roopchand	2017-01-22 00:00:00Z	0
Rotary Club of Princes Town assists Sankar Family Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Jan 13, 2017 Rotary Serving Humanity - Rotary Club of Princes Town assists Sankar family: On Saturday 15th January 2017 the Club delivered to the Sankar family of St. John's, a household with 7 children under 18, a washing machine, couch, bed, mirror and food hampers so as to assist the family with its basic needs. The Club records its thanks to friend of the Club Delicia Maharaj who assisted in having the furniture/appliance items donated to the Club for distribution. Read more...	Rotary Club of Princes Town assists Sankar Family	Debbie Roopchand	2017-01-14 00:00:00Z	0
Celebrating Christmas with the children of the Cerebral Palsy Society of T&T Posted by Debbie Roopchand on Dec 16, 2016 CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHILDREN OF THE CEREBRAL PALSY SOCIETY OF T&T On Saturday the 17th December 2016 our Rotarians attended the Society's Christmas Party which was held under tents at the Ministry of Agriculture compound Chaguanas and spent some time with the children of the society and their parents, who as a result of the Club's ongoing contact with them have become friends of our Club. President Debbie Roopchand took the opportunity to wish the Society every success in its continued efforts to assist its me

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