BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – WITH the Rotary motto of “Service above Self” firmly entrenched in their minds, new executives have been installed to execute the plans and programmes of the Rotary Clubs of St. Kitts, Liamuiga and Nevis.
Gordon Julien of Rotary St. Kitts, Laverne Caines of Rotary Liamuiga and Charles Morton of Rotary Nevis were installed as Presidents of their respective clubs during a joint Installation Dinner on Saturday, June 20 at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel.
A press release from the Rotary body informed that Rotarians and their guests came together to celebrate their achievements for the Rotary year 2008/2009 and to hear the plans of the incoming Presidents. It further stated that all three presidential acceptance speeches stressed the importance of service to the community and emphasised Rotary’s worldwide theme for the New Year, “The Future of Rotary is in your hands”.
Also during the ceremony, presentations were made to outstanding Rotarians for their support to the respective clubs during the year. Four Paul Harris Fellows were presented to Past Presidents Tapley Seaton, Leah Sahely and Betty-Anne Gilbert of Rotary St. Kitts, as well as Past President Paulette Warner of Rotary Liamuiga.
Rotary St. Kitts President Julien will be supported by Immediate Past President Betty-Ann Gilbert, President-Elect Max Brisbane, President Nominee Scott Caines, Vice-President Lawrence Elmes, Secretary Louisa Lawrence, Treasurer Gary DaSilva and Sergeant-at-Arms Stacey Hobson.
Meanwhile, President-Elect Eustace Warner, Immediate Past President Chris English, Secretary Carol Phillip, Treasurer Carlton Pogson and Sergeant-at-Arms Valentine Hodge will serve on Rotary Liamuiga’s new Board, while the Board of Nevis Rotary will include Immediate Past President Alford Tyrell, Secretary Carlyn Lawrence, Treasurer Adella Parris and President Nominee Glanville.
