Ushering the theme of “Rotary: Making a Difference” the Rotary Club of Georgetown, bid farewell to a successful year at an elegant Installation Ceremony held at the Guyana Marriott on June 30, 2017, and inaugurated its 59th President, Mr. Clyde De Haas.
President De Haas pledged that the Rotary Year 2017/2018 will be a successful one, he expressed his confidence in the new Board’s ability to help Rotary ‘Make a Difference’, through the expanse of youth and the wealth of experience.
He reassured the gathering that the Club will continue to strengthen communities through our various projects and in addition to our annual service projects the Rotary Club of Georgetown will also be involved in projects in new and underserved areas including the drilling of a new Water Well in the community of Old England in Linden, the distribution of maternity care packages, a community outreach program in the Yarrowkabra area, the refurbishment of a Toy Library at the Linden Branch of the National Library, and the construction of a walk way for the children at the Bal Nivas Children’s Shelter in Berbice.
Serving with President Clyde is President Elect Harrinand Persaud, Vice President Peter Peroune, Immediate Past President Lisa Foster, Board Secretary Alvina Rambarran, and Treasurer George Edwards. The Committee Directors are Administration Amanda Persaud, Foundation Roger Harper, Public Relations Ariane Mangar, Service Projects Pearson Burch Smith, Membership Ramona Singh, New Generations Natasha Backer and Seageant at Arms Harryram Parmesar.
The Club expresses gratitude to our Corporate Partners, our Rotary family and supporters for their most generous donations and participation in our fund raising events throughout the Rotary Year and look forward to their continued support as we continue together to make a difference in the world.