RCRT Installs New Board 2015/2016
President Ryan Takes the Helm
President Ryan (center) flanked by Treasurer Dany (left) and Past Assistant District Governor Ron Potter right)
In an atmosphere of Caribbean elegance, defined in the Rotary palette of colours, and preceded by a breezy evening sunset, Ryan Geluk was sworn in to serve as the Rotary Club of Road Town’s 25th president for the 2015/2016 Rotary year. The ceremony took place at the Club’s annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony held at Long Bay Beach Club on 4thJuly 2015.
Standing heads above the crowd, President Ryan who is no stranger to community service and hard work, outlined his plans for the new Rotary year which will take place under the theme “Be a Gift to the World.”
Focusing on Education, the Club will adopt programmes to strengthen the capacity of the community to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in literacy and increase adult literacy. The Club will also be undertaking several service projects in Rotary's other Areas of Focus which are peace and conflict prevention /resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation , maternal and child health, economic and community development. “I am reaching out to the Community to assist the Rotary Club of Road Town in succeeding with these goals and being a part of our success” stated the newly installed President. "We want you to work along side with us and we extend this invitation under our 2015/2016 slogan - "Engage Your Community Remember Your Passion”
The guest speaker for the evening was Dr John Button, Kiwnis International President 2014/2015 and the Master of Ceremonies was Past President Elvis Harrigan. The installation dinner and ceremony was followed by an evening of dancing to the sounds of DJ Carley.
The Rotary Club of Road Town’s Board members for the 2015/2016 year comprise:
President – Ryan Geluk
Vice President – Sonia Webster
Secretary – Anthony Clarke
Treasurer - Dany Katra
President Elect – Nelcia St. Jean
Immediate Past President – Shan Mohamed
Membership Director – Jacqueline Daley-Aspinall
Public Image Director – Lavina Liburd
Club Administration Director – Elvis Harrigan
Service Projects Director – Charles Benjamin
Youth Services Director – Everette Frazer
Fundraising Director – Geraldeen Johnson
Foundation Director – Vance Lewis
Sargeant-at-Arms – Vincent Wheatley
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