THE ROTARY CLUB OF PORT OF SPAIN

RCPOS

Building A Community With You!

We meet Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Main Auditorium, Goodwill Industries of the West Indies
Goodwill Industries of the West Indies
9 Fitzblackman Drive
Woodbrook,  Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago

Phone:
(868) 625-3446
Fax:
(868) 625-6673
Email:
rotarypos@gmail.com
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Driving Directions To Club Meetings
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From East: Proceed westbound along Wrightson Road and continue onto Audrey Jeffers Highway. Movietowne will be on your left and the National Stadium will be on your right. Immediately after Movietowne, make a right turn at the traffic light onto Maraval Parkway.
 
From West: Proceed eastbound on the Audrey Jeffers Highway. Prior to the intersection with the National Stadium, the road will fork. Proceed along the left hand exit on to Maraval Parkway.
 
Proceed (North) along Maraval Parkway passing the National Stadium (on your right). Just before the end of Maraval Parkway and prior to Ariapita Avenue you will see the Brian Lara MRI & Cancer Center at the corner of Maraval Parkway and Fitzblackman Driver on your right. There will be a break in the median along Maraval Parkway where you can make a right turn onto Fitzblackman Drive. Proceed briefly along Fitzblackman Drive and Goodwill Industries will be a couple buildings down on your left. There will be an open (blue) gate through which you can enter the car park area.
 
RCPOS President's Message
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In the 2017-2018 Rotary Year, the Rotary Club of Port of Spain will commemorate both The Rotary Foundation’s 100th Anniversary, as well as, its own 60th Anniversary – a milestone that parallels with our being the first Rotary Club in Trinidad and Tobago. 
 
For sixty years the Rotary Club of Port of Spain has been a club of tradition and honour and it is a privilege to be selected to lead it through this landmark year.
 
A ceremonial time in history, such as this, permits us the opportunity to reflect on all that our club has achieved over the past 60 years and to also remember those persons and communities which we have had the privilege to serve. It allows us a time to recognize those great Rotarians with whom we have had the privilege of working, some of whom we have sadly lost over the years, and also to celebrate with the great Rotarians who are here now and who will continue the outstanding work of our founding members.
 
To understand and appreciate the great work that Rotary does worldwide is to truly embrace who and what we are as Rotarians. 
 
In 2006, then Rotary International President William Boyd, quoted and remarked on the words inscribed on the sundial of Los Angeles Union Station:
 
“Vision to see. Faith to Believe. Courage to do.  That is a perfect representation of what is required for us to be successful in Rotary. We must see the needs around us, believe we can make a difference, and step forward to act.” 
 
These watch words remain associated with Rotary and from which we as Rotarians can continue to take guidance towards greatness. My hope this year is that, as a club, we remain committed to delivering excellence in all the various service projects we set out to do.
 
I look forward to building on the foundation of my predecessors of keeping the club alive and strong by fostering the fellowship and fraternity and more importantly, to working with my board, committees and all our members to continue the great work and projects of this club.
 
I could not be more pleased with the work of my Board, Committee Chairs, and by extension, all of our club members thus far. The participation and involvement in kicking off meetings, the preparation for upcoming projects and the general support has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated. We all know that involvement and engagement are the essence of Rotary and it is what makes our club so special, but what is surprising is the level of commitment demonstrated by our members regardless of how busy we all are in today's world. As a Rotarian, your efforts and support will be required throughout the year to keep the club active and its projects impactful...so please do make an effort to participate and share your skills, knowledge and resources when called upon.

The Rotary Theme for 2017-2018 is "Rotary: Making A Difference" and this year, the Club's calendar is packed with service projects, fundraising events and planned fellowship activities. In addition, the Community Service and the Youth and Vocational Service Committees of the Club have some fantastic projects and initiatives earmarked which will hopefully bring some positive and significantly improvements to the lives of persons within our community and make a difference.
 
To be able to serve is gift and blessing that not all are privileged enough to do and Rotary is the platform to share this gift. Let us use this opportunity as Rotarians to elevate ourselves and continue to help those in need.

I would also like to thank the members of the Rotary Club of Port of Spain for having the faith and trust in me to lead the charge this year and remind us all that that together we can achieve so much more than if we were on our own. 
 
With the greatest appreciation for your continued support, I continue to look forward to serving in the year ahead and wish that it may it be filled with wonderful participation, fellowship and 'Service Above Self'.
 
Yours In Rotary,
 
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Simonetta Williams
Mar 13, 2018 12:30 PM
2018 Rotary Games
Chevaughn Joseph
Jan 16, 2018 12:45 PM
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RCPOS Executives, Directors & Chairs
Club President
Hadyn Gittens
Club Immediate Past President
Alain Laquis
Club Secretary
Roger Kirton
Club President Elect
James Devers
Club Treasurer
John De Gannes
Club Executive Secretary
Sean Paddy
Director-At-Large
Michael Callender
Director-At-Large
Lawford Dupres
Director-At-Large
Jeremy Matouk
Director-At-Large
Francis Ottley
Club Service Projects Coordinator
Hadyn Gittens
Club Membership Chair
James Devers
Club Administration Chair
Marlon John
Club Rotary Foundation Chair
Matthew Moses
Club Public Relations Chair
Akiel Ghany
Club Community Service Chair
Daniel Fakoory
Club Youth Service Chair
Arlington Chesney
Club International Service Chair
Howard Sabga
Club Vocational Service Chair
Arlington Chesney
IIHHD Chair
Alain Laquis
Club Sponsorship & Special Projects Chair
Alain Laquis
Club Fundraising Chair
James Devers
Club Sergeant-At-Arms
Jeremy Matouk
 
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Club Innovation...
Dec 12, 2017
 
Competition Builds Club Spirit and Membership
 
The Rotary Club of Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA, gave a membership drive a competitive twist. Teams vied for glory in recruiting members, and the result was 24 new Rotarians. Looking for ways to recruit new members and engage current members, the Rotary Club of Jonesboro decided to harness the competitive spirit. In March 2016, it mounted a membership drive with teams competing to bring in the most new members. 
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Membership: New Year, New Connections
Dec 05, 2017
 
Engaging With Prospective Members
 
As the new year approaches, people around the world will make resolutions to live happier, more meaningful, more productive lives in 2018. Perhaps they want to get involved and give back to their community. Maybe they want to improve the world on a larger scale. Or they might be hoping to make new friends or professional connections. Is your club following up with prospective members?
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Dec 01, 2017
 
400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care resulting in misery, pain, and poverty. Which is why Rotary members are devoted to fighting and preventing diseases. From setting up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in under-served communities to designing and building infrastructure allowing doctors, patients, and governments to work together, Rotary members take on efforts both large and small.
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Giving Tuesday: Support The Rotary Foundation
Nov 28, 2017
 
Today (28 November) is Giving Tuesday! It happens once a year, but your gift to The Rotary Foundation will make a difference for a lifetime. This Giving Tuesday, you can start the holiday season on a charitable note by making a gift to The Rotary Foundation, and together we can continue Doing Good in the World. Why should Rotary be your charity of choice?  Because our 1.2 million members see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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Increasing Club Facebook Presence
Nov 23, 2017
 
A Facebook page gives your club a voice on Facebook. With so much other “noise” on social media, there are several things you can do to raise your club’s page above the distractions. 
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The Annual Fund & SHARE System
Nov 21, 2017
 
Through the SHARE system, contributions to The Rotary Foundation are transformed into grants that fund local and international humanitarian projects, scholarships, and activities, such as vocational training teams. At the end of every Rotary year, contributions directed to the Annual Fund-SHARE from all Rotary clubs in the district are divided between the World Fund and the District Designated Fund, or DDF. Learn more...
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Trainers Love The Practice Lab
Nov 14, 2017
 
The Practice Lab: Hands-on training for Rotary's online tools
The Practice Lab trains your clubs and districts in Rotary’s online tools, topics, and resources. It’s a replica of My Rotary, so you see actual screens and use actual functions in a practice environment. The Practice Lab is a dynamic resource that allows learners to gain experience with Rotary's online tools in a risk-free setting. Learn more about the Practice Lab...
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Online Giving - Why It Matters
Nov 09, 2017
 
As more and more of our daily activities, interactions, and transactions happen on our computers and mobile phones, it makes sense that our charitable giving has started to move to the digital sphere. Online contributions to The Rotary Foundation have increased steadily over the past five years.
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