Rotary Club Georgetown Central appoints 11 new board members

Eleven new members took their positions as the Rotary Club of Georgetown Central installed its new Board of Directors during the 41st Installation Ceremony held on Saturday, at Herdmanston Lodge. According to a press release from the organisation, the new board includes: Jagdesh Haripershad as President, Ricardo Stuart as Vice President, Peter Pompey as Immediate Past President, Lloyd David as President-Elect, Waheeda Ali as Secretary, Nichole Haynes as Treasurer, Keisha Chung as Club Administration Director, Judy Semple-Joseph as Service Projects Director, Ruth Quaicoe as Membership and Foundation Director, Thalissa McClure as Public Image Director and Ronald Robinson as Sergeant-at-Arms.

Delivering remarks at the installation ceremony, Assistant Governor, Elizabeth Cox, lauded the Club for the well-deserved recognition. She also extended her gratitude to the members for their service and best wishes to the incoming board.
Outgoing President Peter Pompey thanked the membership for their support and alluded to the significant projects executed during the year 2023-2024, including medical outreaches at Timehri, South Ruimveldt Literacy Initiative, Wellness Space at the National Park and upgrading of the facilities at Uncle Eddie’s Home. Additionally, backpacks with stationery were distributed to children of the Timehri community and footballs and basketballs were shared with youth groups and children to help inculcate exercise in their daily lives and prevent Childhood Obesity.
A life-changing retreat gathered 35 girls, aged 10 to 17, from local and migrant backgrounds. They engaged in empowering presentations covering topics such as planning for success, goal-setting, self-discipline, fostering the right mindset, self-awareness, confidence-building, character development, and maintaining credibility. The retreat also addressed critical aspects of self-care, personal hygiene, digital wellness, and their impact on mental health, leaving a profound impact on the girls’ personal growth and well-being.

In outlining other programmes conducted over the past year, he said that a literacy project involving migrant children and the GROW environment project were collaborations with our Rotaractors. The club successfully met all its Rotary International goals and received the platinum recognition for Zones 33 and 34 Public Image Citation and the titanium award for District 7030, both of which are the highest honours available.
Meanwhile, Incoming President Jagdesh Haripershad thanked the new board members for stepping up and accepting the challenge. It was alluded that we will continue to grow and advance the ongoing projects, which exemplify the spirit of Rotary and our commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.
The members were urged to rediscover the magic that brought them to Rotary in the first place – the magic of service, friendship, fellowship, and making a difference. Their commitment and dedication to Rotary are what make our Club exceptional. Together, we will continue to make a positive impact, one project at a time, one life at a time, to bring about lasting change in our communities and around the world. Incoming President Jagdesh emphasised that our young leaders are the future of Rotary, and their energy and creativity are invaluable. We will continue to mentor, support, and collaborate with them to build a lively and dynamic Rotary community. The Rotaract Club and Interact Club of Queen’s College received high recognition for their outstanding work throughout the year.