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SI St. Augustine goes to Conference!

SI St. Augustine was well represented at this year’s annual Soroptimist International Conference which took place in Barbados. There was a lovely mix of the seasoned Conference goers namely Club President Alice Lucas H.M.B and Drs. Jeannette Morris, Martha Frederick-Franklin and Nesta Patrick as well as the first timers – Suzanne Roach and Rae-Ann Clement. The Sisters enjoyed the various day’s proceedings which included the Federation Flag Ceremony and the AGM.

Interestingly the Club Members actually participated in the Conference proceedings!

  • President Alice represented the Club at the PA meeting, highlighting the Club’s work at the Women’s Prison in Arouca; the Club went on to win an award for this project under the International Goodwill and Understanding.

  • Martha was asked to give the vote of thanks to guest speaker Tessa Chaderton-Shaw.

  • Rae-Ann was asked on stage along with other Memorial Fund awardees, as she was one of four receiving funding to attend Conference.


It was truly a memorable time, and one that has provided inspiration to all in attendance.



In photo: resident Marguerite receives the flags of the Federation

 

Soroptimist Sisters Participate In The Recognition Of International Day Of Older Persons

The women of Soroptimist International of St. Augustine, recognized International Day of Older Persons by participating in the recently held Inter-Generational Fiesta arranged by the Ministry of Social Development under the auspices of the Director of the Division of Ageing Dr. Jennifer Rouse. The event was held at the Eddie Hart grounds on Saturday October 18th 2008, and was the first annual event of the division.The Soroptimist Sisters coordinated a fruitful partnership with other organizations, in achieving its goal of providing persons visiting its booth, with access to a variety of health related information that was pertinent to them.  Teaming up on the day was Superpharm, with its qualified pharmacist and pre-registration pharmacists, who willingly took on the commitment of conducting blood sugar testing to a large number of interested persons on the day.

 


In photo: SI St. Augustine Members

From left: Raj Bhaggan-Wegner, Dr. Martha Frederick-Franklin, President Alice Lucas,
                Justice Monica Barnes, Isabella Francis – Granderson
                (Not in photo Rae-Ann Clement)

The Club also invited the Alzheimer’s Association, whose president is a Soroptimist, to provide much needed information on this disease, answering questions and distributing brochures. There was also keen interest, in the food display which cleverly included local produce, beautifully prepared by the students of the Human Ecology Unit of the University of the West Indies and their lecturer who is also a member of the club. The day was enjoyed by all, and club members agreed that the information was well received by all who attended.

Soroptimist International Of St. Augustine joins the Women Of Trinidad and Tobago in the recognition of World Health Day.

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