Rota News 2018-19 Recap

ROTA-NEWS

Review of Rotary Year 2018-19

: Rotaract POS West Issue 4
August 2019

What’s INSIDE

▪ Quarter Recap 1, 2, 3 & 4
(Rotary year 2018-19)

▪ Year-end Awards
▪ Recognition Corner
▪ Club Theme 2019-20

1st QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

INSTALLATION OF NEW BOARD

First row left to right:
Treasurer - Kaiande Devonish

Vice President - Makesi Paul
President - Justin Seheult
Secretary - Jodania Lewis

Back row left to right:

Public Relations Officer - Sherika Herbert
International Service Director - Khalilah Dailey
Finance Director - Amanda Bermudez
Professional Development Director - Daniel Francis
Community Service Director - Mishaal Primer
Club Service Director - Leeon George

1st QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

RETREAT

It was a weekend jam-packed with activities from project
planning to presentations to pinning of new members to
watching the World Cup, and finally, to our handing-over
ceremony.
It was a wonderful way to bond with each other, initiate
new members and gear up for another exciting and
impactful Rotary year.

1st QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

ROTARY FINAL FLING

The Rotary and Rotaract clubs of Trinidad and Tobago
came together at the beginning of August for Rotary Final
Fling – Rotary’s final event to end off Rotary year 2017-
18.
We always have a great time bonding with our Rotary and
Rotaract family.

1st QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

WE R THE POS WEST FAMILY

One thing about POS West is that we love to have fun. "We
R The POS West Family" was a quarter-long Club Service
initiative inspired by the American popular TV show, Family
Feud.

Over three months, POS West members, as well as,
members from our parent Rotary club were divided into
mini families and engaged in a series of action-packed
challenges.

The anticipation to know which family would end up on top
was exhilarating. In the end, our Rotary family won fair and

square.

1st QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

SOUP AH QUE

One of our Finance projects for Rotary year
2018-19 was "We R Hungry" — a Soup-A-Que
to raise funds for our Community Service
projects.

We sold over 100 soup tickets and
encouraged the public to sponsor 30
soup tickets to feed the homeless.

1st QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

TOASTMASTERS DEMO MEETING

Toastmasters Demo Meeting was a hit! Under the umbrella of
Toastmasters International, Talk Fluor So Toastmasters club
facilitated a demo meeting at our club in August of 2018.
Toastmasters clubs help persons advance their communication
and leadership skills through public speaking.
It was an afternoon filled with engaging speeches, thorough
evaluations and high member participation.

1st QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

STATIONERY DRIVE

Over a couple weeks, members of our club and Interact club
assisted Halimah's Helping Helping Hands (HHH) with their
annual stationery drive. HHH is a family-run, non-profit
organisation that donates school supplies to children in need.

On the final day of the drive, we presented less fortunate kids
who attend Gasparillo Government Secondary School with
new book bags, books, stationery and personal care items.

It was such an inspiring and touching experience to know that
our service, time and efforts make a huge difference in
people's lives and in our community.

1st QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

HABITAT FOR THE HUMANITY

Who said you can't VOLUNTEER and have FUN at the same
time? Both Rotary and Rotaract POS West clubs partnered
with Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago to add the
finishing touch to what a Rousillac resident can now call home.

1st QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE TRAINING

Our first Professional Development training for Rotary Year 2018-2019 was Business Etiquette with
HR Consultant, Janel Philip. Our members learnt important rules and techniques they should follow
and use in business and professional situations.

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

BECAUSE OF YOU

We celebrated our club's 30th anniversary with a
Networking Gala and Art Auction to thank sponsors
that have been continuosly supporting our club over
the years.

A diverse set of business professionals gathered at VAS
Lounge for an elegant evening of networking activities,
live entertainment and delicious finger foods and wine.

We presented sponsors were with plaques and
certificates to show our appreciation. Club members,
fellow Rotaractors and Rotarians were able to bond
and join in the celebration of 30 years of service.

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

EVENING OF FELLOWSHIP

We spent an evening of fellowship with members of our
parent Rotary club. It’s always great to bond with them,
and even better, over food and drinks.

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

BUSINESS PROPOSAL WRITING

CEO of Shufffran Consulting Company, Jaysen Francis, led a
very informative and engaging session on Business Proposal
Writing. Our members were able to learn about:

✓ Mission vs Vision
✓ Developing a slogan for your brand
✓ SWOT Analysis
✓ Ps of Marketing
✓ Financial Planning
✓ Rebranding MovieTowne and Starbucks exercise

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Owner of The Girl Boss Empire, Kristen Alexis, facilitated a
session at our club on social media marketing.
The Girl Boss Empire is a marketing and branding company
that supports women in business through workshops,
online classes and individual coaching.
Members learned how to discover the ideal client and got
great social media tips.

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

WORLD ROTARACT WEEK

To end World Interact Week, we spent the day with the
Interact Club of Port of Spain West. The activities included
brunch, football and guessing games.
Interactors are the future and we enjoy paving the way for
them and for others.

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

ROTA-BINGO

Our first ever Rota-Bingo was a blast! The attendees were
highly competitive, food and drinks were on sale, volunteers
showed up and put in the work, and almost everyone
walked away as a winner.

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

KIDDIE FUN DAY

Kids from various institutions and the public came out to our 2nd
Annual Kiddie Fun Day. It was designed to promote the inclusion of
children with disabilities and to provide an opportunity for
children without disabilities to develop an awareness, respect and
understanding for persons with different abilities.

Special thanks to Rotary Port of Spain West for partnering with us
on this project, as well as, Credo House, Lady Hochoy, Eshe’s
and Rainbow Rescue, for bringing the kids.

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

FELLOWSHIP THROUGH ADVENTURE

In November 2018, we partnered with the Rotaract Club of
Maraval for the Fellowship through Adventure Series part 1 - a
trip to L’eau Michel Mud volcano in Penal, Trinidad.

Over 60 persons participated in this unprecedented Club
Service event. We hiked, rolled in mud, washed off at a pristine
beach, ate delicious food and enjoyed each other’s company.

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

MEN'S DAY AT TRITSCHER HOME

In celebration of International Men's Day, we spent the day with
the elderly men at Tritscher home. The ladies of POS West honed
their cooking skills and prepared a delicious meal which was
followed by card games and listening to the men tell stories that
have shaped who they are today.

2nd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

CHRISTMAS LINNER

The Rotary and Rotaract clubs of Port of Spain West got together for an afternoon
of Christmas food and fellowship, as we quickly approached the end of 2018. We
also had a mini Wacky Awards and Appreciation segment, where we continue to
show appreciation to the different personalities that make our Rota-Fam unique.

3rd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE

In celebration of Global Recycling Day, we visited SWMCOL’s
Beverage Container and Recycling Facility to learn about the
different types of products they recycle, the recycling process
and some of the challenges they face with getting items to
recyle.

The public is welcomed to drop off materials to be recycled
at SWMCOL.

Through this visit, we were more equipped to raise
awareness on the importance of recycling.

3rd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

NEW GENERATION PROJECT

Every year, newly pinned members, prospectives
and guests of our club get the opportunity to plan
and execute a project of their own.

This year, a multi-talented, creative and energetic
group of individuals hosted the event "We R
TrinBago". It included a series of activites that
tested how much we know our country.

The New Generation team partnered with the
Interact Clubs of St. Anthony’s College and Diego
Martin North Secondary to make the event even
more enjoyable and impactful.

3rd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING

We had two Conflict Resolution sessions - one with our club
members to learn about mitigating and preventing conflict and one
with the students of Diego Martin North Secondary School, where
we shared our knowledge with them.

Conflict and Violence are major issues in Trinidad and Tobago and
around the world. We were happy to execute such a project to
advance our club members’ understanding about Conflict
Prevention and Resolution, as well as, the students of Diego Martin
Secondary School.

Special thanks to Attorney-at-Law and Certified Meditator, Mrs.
Giselle Yearwood-Welch, for facilitating the first session.

3rd QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

SALES IN BUSINESS

There were some great takeaways from
this Professional Development initiative.

President of Cash Flow Club T&T, Roger
Moore, gave a very engaging and informative
talk on Sales in Business. Moore said “the
number one skill in business is your ability
to sell. The ones who make it in business
have a strong sales background.”

4th QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

4TH ANNUAL MOVIE FUNDRAISER

Will whatever it takes be enough? Our 4th Annual Movie
Fundraiser included a showing of Avengers Endgame, performances, wine
and cheese, lots of giveaways, and an EntrepreneurVillage.
Like our previous movie fundraisers, it was a success. Money was raised
for our Community Service projects.

4th QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

ROTA-RAFFLE

In partnership with the Rotaract Clubs
of Diego Martin, St. Augustine and
Charlieville/Felicity, we held a raffle to
raise funds for each club's Community
Service projects.

There were lots of great prizes to be
won and the draw took place at our
2019 Movie Fundraiser.

Thank you to every single person that
took a chance and contributed to the
funding of future Rotaract community
service projects.

4th QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

HAZEL MEDINA DISTRIBUTION

On Saturday 22nd June, we executed our Annual Hazel Medina
Hamper Distribution.

With the support of the Rotaract Club of Diego Martin, we were
able to distribute hampers to residents of the Greenvale
community, as well as, the Police Youth Club, Margaret Kistow
Children's Home, Is There Not A Cause (ITNAC) and The
Volunteer Centre of Trinidad and Tobago (VCTT). A total of 100
hampers were distributed!

A special thank you to the donating public, and of course, our
sponsors, National Flour Mills Limited, Alstons Marketing
Company Limited (AMCO) and Massy Distribution (Trinidad).

4th QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

WOMEN'S DONATION DRIVE

The items collected for our International Women's Day
donation drive were sorted and packaged for shipping to
Dominica (Phase 1).

We partnered with the Rotaract Club of Roseau in
Dominica, who will coordinate the distribution of the
items to women and children who were affected by
Hurricane Maria.

Thank you to our parent club, the Rotary Club of Port of
Spain West, and the wider community that contributed
towards making this project a success.

4th QUARTER RECAP 2018-19

D HOLIDAY RIDE

On Indian Arrival Day, the Club Service committee held
a Rota-excursion to end off Rotary Year 2018-19.
Members of POS West and Rotaractors from other
clubs went on board "D Holiday Ride" for a day of fun
at Trini River Lime in Matura. It had a chef on site and
music from start to end.
It was a great way to cool down from an intense yet
successful year.Up next, our club retreat!

YEAR-END AWARDS 2018-19
DISTRICT 7030 AWARDS

YEAR-END AWARDS 2018-19

DISTRICT 7030 AWARDS

For the second time in a row, our club walked away with the "Club of
the Year" award at Rotary and Rotaract District 7030 Conference.

We felt extremely honoured by the achievement because of all the
hard work we put in for Rotary Year 2018-19. We impacted
multiple individuals and communities with our projects, and of
course, our members benefitted from the experience. We practice
"Service Above Self" and we set high goals as a club.

We also achieved the Public Image award, Club Service Most
Outstanding Project award and the Diamond award. Notably, we
were the only club in District 7030 to be awarded the Diamond
award for top performance in the district.

RECOGNITION CORNER 2018-19
Thank you to our sponsors!

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RECOGNITION CORNER 2018-19
Thank you to our sponsors!

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RECOGNITION CORNER 2018-19
Thank you to our sponsors!

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Thank you to our sponsors!

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CLUB THEME 2019-20

THE GO BEYOND MOVEMENT

After being the inspiration in Rotary Year 2018-19, we plan
to go beyond in 2019-20, as we seek to cross more borders,
make more connections and touch more lives through our
projects and a spirit to serve. Of course, we can't do it
WITHOUT YOU! Yes! YOU reading this slide. We need all
the help we can get. If you would like to join the Go
Beyond Movement, become a sponsor or partner, please
connect with us. We always need more people with a spirit
to serve and to help build a better Trinidad and Tobago.