Rotary Club of Georgetown instals new board

The new Rotary Club board. Devindra Kissoon is at left.
The new Rotary Club board. Devindra Kissoon is at left.

The Rotary Club of Georgetown announced its new Board of Directors at its Installation Ceremony on Sunday, June 11th at Marriott Hotel, with attorney Devindra Kissoon elected as President for the year 2023-2024.

Accordiing to release from the Club,  Kissoon said that he looks forward to making an impact and inspiring change for the good. He noted, “I grew up attending Rotary meetings with my father, Ramesh Kissoon, and have long admired Rotarians’ dedication to selfless service. I look forward to working alongside my fellow Rotarians at the Rotary Club of Georgetown, and countrywide, to help strengthen our communities.”

Founded on May 20, 1959, The Rotary Club of Georgetown is Guyana’s oldest Rotary Club and is known for its projects including: the annual Polio Walk, Book Mobile Project, Convalescence Home Renovation, Senior Citizen Inspirational Service and Christmas Cheer, among others, the release said.

Other members of the 2023-2024 Board include: Sheldon Hazelwood (Immediate Past President); Victor Pires (President Elect); Gautham Thani (Vice President); Natasha Vieira (Secretary); Goswami Parmesar (Trea-surer); Wilmot Garnette (Service/Projects); Vereendra Bhagwandin (Foundation); Macaela Cameron (Public Relations); Anabelle Carter-Sharma (Membership); Ryan Kirton (Administration); Ronessa McAdam (New Generations) and Peter Peroune (Sergeant-at-Arms).