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Celebrating 45 Years of Service, Fellowship and Impact:
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🎨From Panama to Port of Spain:
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Happy Birthday to You!🎉🎂 Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉 Wishing our Rotarians celebrating Birthdays a day filled with cake, laughs, and all the good vibes! 🎈🎁 Hope this year brings more joy, more adventures, and way more dessert. 🥳🍰 Let the celebrations begin! 🎊🎉  |
🎉🍁 What’s On? Events for October 🍁🎉October is shaping up to be an exciting month for the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain!
From service with a smile to fellowship and fun, we’ve got a vibrant mix of events lined up to keep the momentum going. Mark your calendars- you won’t want to miss a thing! |
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💙A Moment of Rotary Inspiration: Monthly Luncheon with AG Veronica De Souza-Philip💙On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain (RCCPOS) had the privilege of welcoming Assistant Governor (AG) Veronica De Souza-Philip to our monthly luncheon, and what an uplifting and powerful occasion it was.  |
Welcome, new Board Members!Welcome, Neil and Cheryl to the Board of the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain!
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🇹🇹✨ The Story of the First Independence Day ✨🇹🇹
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A Focus on Membership-
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RCCPOS Revitalises Beetham's All in One School |
RCCPOS Sapphire Anniversary CelebrationRadiant in Rotary Blue was the theme colour for this auspicious occasion. Our club, the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain, received its charter on August 1980 and we remember and rejoiced all August and celebrated our 45th anniversary on 6th September 2025 in fine style.
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Literacy - Can you really read? Yes, I can read and write, but am I literate in the full sense of the word, in the literacies so important in navigating this complex digital world? Let’s see how literate we are and what we are doing to increase our preparedness to live fully and happily in this global society. |
Eccentric vs Concentric muscle workDo you know that you don't have to do insane weight lifting techniques nor live at the gym to get an efficient workout and build or maintain the muscle power and tone you have now?  |
Celebrating 45 Years of Service, Fellowship, and Impact Celebrating 45 Years of Service, Fellowship, and Impact: The Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain Part One On August 19, 1980, a group of visionaries came together with a shared purpose- to serve their community, to uplift those in need, and to live the Rotary motto Service Above Self. From those humble beginnings, the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain was born. Forty-five years later, that vision endures and thrives. Please click the Read More button for this milestone anniversary... |
'Move me, nah!' We hardly ever think about our joints until they beckon to us through the sensation of pain or they swell up after a night of standing or dancing. Sometimes, we just notice that reaching up to wave or to style our tresses, or smooth a balding head while we think, is a bit uncomfortable. There are some things you need to know about the joints of the body. The names and types will surprise you!
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Pin Profile: Meet Anne-Marie Lall-Salim Meet Anne-Marie Lall-Salim: President, Powerhouse & Passionate Educator of the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain There’s a special kind of energy that fills the room when Anne-Marie Lall-Salim walks in. A vibrant blend of educator, activist, leader, and unapologetic fun-seeker, Anne-Marie now brings her signature style of purpose and passion to the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain (RCCPOS) as its newly minted President. Find out all there is to know by clicking on the Read More button.... |
August is Membership Month August is Membership MonthBecoming a member of the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain (RCCPOS) means actively participating in a group dedicated to improving the community through volunteer work and service projects. We are focused on addressing local needs, supporting charitable causes, and fostering a spirit of giving and civic responsibility that will create lasting changes in our communities and our country for future generations. Click the Read More button to find our more.... |
Pin Profile: Hall of Famers – Lara and LeslieHall of Famers: PDG Lara Quentrall-Thomas and Leslie Welch A Tribute to Two Pillars of Rotary in Rotary Central At the heart of this club are two remarkable members whose names become synonymous with dedication, selflessness, and inspiration. They are the heartbeat of our club, and their journey is a testament to what Rotary stands for.What sets Lara and Leslie apart isn’t just...  |
Handing Over Presidency 2025 "A Handing Over from 10 to 3pm? I'm accustomed to going home at 11pm. But wait, this way I'll beat the traffic and be safe at home long before midnight!" Thus, discussions flowed and a new way, a possibly new tradition began. “It was sweet!“ smiled a Rotarian from Chaguanas, as she left with her box and new friends.PP Rabindra, Admin Chair and PP Barbara and teams were there early, filled with anticipation after all the preparations. Our guests flowed on from Rotary Clubs from all over Trinidad and Tobago: from Pointe-a-Pierre; Felicity/Charlieville; Chaguanas; Aranguez; Diego Martin; St. Augustine; Port-of-Spain; Port-of-Spain West and Maraval. |
'Some like it hot...some like it cold' As was mentioned in my last article, we will be looking at the two modalities of heat and ice with regards to the treatment of pain. We often see various scenarios where the ice is applied to athletes on the sidelines especially in sporting games such as Basket Ball and sometimes on the track, but it is never clear as to the actual reasons for the ice nor the safe parameters for the application, and yes there are! Warm compresses are sometimes applied to the abdomen of young women who suffer from cramps and sometimes, and persons with arthritic joints are told to 'wrap it up' in order to keep the area at a higher temperature if they are in a cooler climate, but why. As physiotherapists, we use Laser Light Therapy and therapeutic Ultrasound to administer heat which can penetrate beneath the skin to a depth greater that topical applications of a warm pack. Let me share some information with you today as to how, when and why you should apply these very useful home remedies to ease discomfort and commence your recovery as early as possible! |
'Some like it hot, some like it cold...' As was mentioned in my last article, we will be looking at the two modalities of heat and ice with regards to the treatment of pain. We often see various scenarios where the ice is applied to athletes on the sidelines especially in sporting games such as Basket Ball and sometimes on the track, but it is never clear as to the actual reasons for the ice nor the safe parameters for the application, and yes there are! Warm compresses are sometimes applied to the abdomen of young women who suffer from cramps and sometimes, and persons with arthritic joints are told to 'wrap it up' in order to keep the area at a higher temperature if they are in a cooler climate, but why. As physiotherapists, we use Laser Light Therapy and therapeutic Ultrasound to administer heat which can penetrate beneath the skin to a depth greater that topical applications of a warm pack. Let me share some information with you today as to how, when and why you should apply these very useful home remedies to ease discomfort and commence your recovery as early as possible!
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The Early Act Club of Laventille It was an auspicious occasion for the RC CPOS on June 09, 2025 at 11am, in the specially adorned classroom of the Laventille Boys Government Primary School in Success Village, Laventille, when they established the first Early Act Club for that area. |
An Epic Experience: Rotary District 7030 Conference 2025 Click on any of the images in this story to see the full Photo Album "District Conference Memories"PELS training provided incoming club leaders with an opportunity to enhance their leadership competencies, engage in self-reflection, and achieve personal and professional growth while networking with peers and it was a valuable resource for those in attendance to strengthen their leadership impact within their clubs and communities. The Rotary District 7030 Conference 2025 was nothing short of epic-a vibrant celebration.... |
Physiotherapy Treatments Therapeutic intervention in the area of Physiotherapy has evolved from the traditional hands on to Electrotherapy, dry needling and Laser. Physio’ is not just for sprains, but for recovery from injuries debilitating enough to prevent you from returning to your former way of independent life. Some Physios are trained in the management of dysfunction in respiratory system of children and adults as well. If you wish to get some insight on that, make sure to say so in the comments!
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Survival of the Poor in Small States “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep, for you will laugh.”- Luke 6:20-21Small island developing states (SIDS) face persistent inflationary pressures, and for low-income households, the cost of survival grows more challenging by the day. For many, every trip to the supermarket or gas station brings renewed anxiety... |
Paramin, a Magical Space Click on any of the images in this story to see the full Photo Album "Paramin" Paramin, a magical space in Trinidad that exudes a village culture stepped in French patois of a forgotten past. On Thursday 24th April 2025, three maxi taxis, full of Caribbean Rotarians set off to tour Paramin.
The drive from Maraval was astounding. Even the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, ... |
What Happens When You Walk? As a Physio with over 35yrs of experience, this is one of the most used prescriptions for rehabilitation I have ever used, ‘Just go walking!’.Of course, it would come as part of an overall plan tailored to my patients and with certain guidelines including specifics of footwear, timeframe and terrain…yes terrain. It is important to understand that walking albeit very important in the quest for healthy recovery in the presence of dysfunction, can have adverse effects and retard progress. |
Rotary and Autism Awareness The medically correct term neurodivergent awareness means recognizing and respecting the natural diversity of human brains and acknowledging that people think, learn, and behave differently, with conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), down syndrome, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and dyslexia being examples of neurodivergence. Rotarians focus on service above self but how can this happen if many still do not know much about these gifted learners and how cumbersome it can be for parents to get assistance and even access therapy, schools, care, just to name a few, for them. Numerous educators themselves have not been given training to learn how to be patience with such gifted individuals. What is Neurodiversity? |
RCCPOS Health Fair - April 2025/Health-Fair-Poster-and-Cover-image.jpg) Share in the April 5th event virtually through this pictorial of the event.It does not capture the indelible spirit of the community members who came out to the event. They openly expressed their appreciation for the RCCPOS! Good job, Richard and Crew! Click on the Health Fair image to see the full Photo Album !! Click on the Read More button for more info on this successful event.
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Things to know about MárioMeet your 2025-26 Rotary president, Mário César Martins de Camargo  After a day of interviews with the committee vetting candidates for 2025-26 Rotary International president, Mário César Martins de Camargo returned to his hotel and waited. And waited. “It’s an elimination process,” he says. “The anxiety level reaches sky high.” When he got a call asking him to return to Rotary headquarters in Evanston, his first thought was that he’d made some sort of mistake. |
Sancoche Fest 2023 Savoring Success at the Sancoche Fest The Rotary Club of Central Port-of-Spain ended its eventful 2023 in grand style with the resounding success of Sancoche Fest, held on Saturday 18th November at Goodwill Industries. See some of the visual highlights captured during the event. |
Tribute to Past District Governor (PDG) Astra DaCosta
The Corpus Christi Nursery located on the compound of the St. Jude's Home for Girls in Belmont was a favorite charity of the late District Governor Astra da Costa.
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New Board of Directors
We are thrilled to introduce the stellar lineup of our new Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Central POS, for the term 2023-2024!   Please join us in welcoming these passionate individuals who will be leading us towards a brighter future and making a positive impact on our community. |
Guest Speaker : Peter Quentrall Thomas
Mr. Peter Quentrall-Thomas made a presentation on his visit to Cuba. He is PDG Lara's father and a 65 year old retired Civil Engineer that came to build a school in Trinidad and never left. Mr. Quentrall-Thomas presented Pres. Gerry with a pennant from Manaus. His Presentation focused on the "Alternative Tour of Cuba", the things they do not show tourists.
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Caribbean Partnership Conference
The Hyatt Regency Hotel was abuzz with the activities of Rotarians from Zones 33 and 34 on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th July, 2012 with the Caribbean Partnership Conference (CPC Conference 2012).
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Speaker - Mr. Leslie Bowrin
Mr. Leslie Bowrin, Head, Social Performance at British Gas (BG), spoke to the membership about a project on which the Rotary Club of Central POS could partner with BG over the next couple years.
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32nd Handing-Over Ceremony
On Saturday July 7, 2012 President Andrew Joseph of the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain presided over his last meeting as president of this club before handing over to Gerard Mendez, who will serve as President for the 2012/2013 Rotary year. The annual Handing Over ceremony is conducted as part of the transition between presidents and happens every year in over 30,000 clubs around the world.
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Young Inventor Eco-Friendly Bricks Come Full Circle
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Preparing for ChokhaFest
After a succesful bake cutting night, we put up the tents and made some last minute preparations for Chokha fest taking place today at Queen's Hall.
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Banner Exchange
President Sam exhanged banners with the new German Ambassador, a member of the Rotary Club of Atlanta, GA.
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Walk for Peace
September 21st is globally recognized as the United Nations “International Day of Peace”. The day is set aside to call on nations to cease-fire, non-violence and to raise awareness on the issues related to peaceful relations.
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Guest Speaker: DG Dr. Stephen RamroopOn August 30, 2012 President Gerry Mendez and his Board met with District Governor, Dr. Stephen Ramroop to present the Club’s 2012-2013 plans and objectives.
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RCCPOS 32nd Anniversary Celebrations
Members of the RCCPOS celebrate the Club's 32nd anniversary (chartered Aug 18, 1980) with a lime at Trinidad Union Club.
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Club Members recognised by Outgoing DG Lara
The Regency Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel was filled with pageantry and ceremony on the evening of June 30, 2012 as the responsibility of leadership for Rotary District 7030 was handed over by District Governor Lara Quentrall-Thomas to in-coming District Governor Dr. Stephen Ramroop.
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Anika Plowden-Corentin receives Paul Harris Fellow recognition from RCCPOS' former Foundation chair Anthony John-Baptiste.
“We are no longer just a colony… we are a nation!” – Dr. Eric Williams, 1962
Every hero has an origin story. “I was 10 years old when the entire journey started,” explains Binish Desai. It began with a cartoon called Captain Planet, an animated TV series from the 1990s about an environmentalist with superpowers. Desai can still recite the show’s refrain: Captain Planet, he’s our hero / Gonna take pollution down to zero! “That tagline stuck in my mind,” he says. “I wanted to do something to help Captain Planet.”