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What a wonderful Gala Luncheon to celebrate 50 years of "Service Above Self" by the Rotary Clubs of Jamaica! President Chris Issa and the entire organizing team deserve heartiest congratulations for an excellent production. With our 24 Clubs participating to the extent they did, allowed this year's Rotary Theme "MAKE DREAMS REAL" come alive.
Master of Ceremonies, PDG Mike Fennell guided the proceedings in his usual
skillful way.
After the National Anthem, the Grace, the Loyal Toast and the 4-Way Test, our four Assistant Governors introduced the Clubs under their respective jurisdiction.
Master of Ceremonies, PDG Mike Fennell guided the proceedings in his usual
skillful way.
After the National Anthem, the Grace, the Loyal Toast and the 4-Way Test, our four Assistant Governors introduced the Clubs under their respective jurisdiction.
President Chris extended a formal welcome to all which included Opposition Leader, Rt. Hon Portia Simpson Miller, Minister of Youth and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, Outgoing District Governor Rupert Ross and First Lady Cheryl, Incoming District Governor Errol Alberga and First Lady Leonie, Guest Speaker Rtn Sylvia V. Whitlock, the first woman Club President in Rotary International 1987-88, The Governor and Lt. Governor of Kiwanis International, Lionesses of the Lions Club of Jamaica, Officers, Directors and members of all 24 Rotary Clubs, Rotaractors, Interactors, members of the Private Sector Civil Society and NGOs.
After a very informative video presentation entitled: "History of Rotary in Jamaica", PP Andre Hylton, Coordinating Chairman of the Flow/Rotary Jamaica Youth Leadership Initiative 50th Anniversary Celebration gave a stirring presentation of the first Rotary National Project - Jamaica.
The presentation of Certificates/Plaques for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards was preceded by the bestowing of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation's second highest honour, the Medal of Kingston on the RCOK by Town Clerk Errol Greene who represented the Mayor, Senator Desmond McKenzie.
After a very informative video presentation entitled: "History of Rotary in Jamaica", PP Andre Hylton, Coordinating Chairman of the Flow/Rotary Jamaica Youth Leadership Initiative 50th Anniversary Celebration gave a stirring presentation of the first Rotary National Project - Jamaica.
The presentation of Certificates/Plaques for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards was preceded by the bestowing of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation's second highest honour, the Medal of Kingston on the RCOK by Town Clerk Errol Greene who represented the Mayor, Senator Desmond McKenzie.
Many Big Ups to all Clubs:
PLATINUM: Kingston; Liguanea Plains; Port Antonio; Portmore; Savanna-la-Mar;
St. Catherine North.
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GOLD: May Pen; Montego Bay.
SILVER: New Kingston; Christiana; Falmouth; Mandeville; Montego Bay; Santa
Cruz; Spanish Town; St. Andrew North; Trafalgar New Heights.
BRONZE: Black River; Kingston Downtown; Kingston East & Port Royal; Lucea;
Negril; Ocho Rios; St. Andrew North.
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DG Rupert Ross brought not only greetings but a raft of Rotary International
and District Awards for our Clubs which had excelled.
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DG Rupert then installed his successor DG Errol Alberga in crisp ceremony
filled with both joy and emotion.
Our Guest Speaker was introduced by our first female Rotarian, Grace Ashley.
PP Sylvia related her story of breaking the glass ceiling. Her trail blazing
story was well received and followed by a standing ovation.
RCOK Sergeant-at-Arm Richard was again in his element. Four of the six
prizes raffled, went to women.
RCOK Incoming President Noel Osbourne proposed the Vote of Thanks. Special
thanks was extended to the Jamaica Pegasus staff who rose to the occasion in
their stellar way.
Many, many thanks to all participants of this historic function.
"THE FUTURE OF ROTARY IS IN YOUR HANDS"
Text & photos by Rtn Effiom
