Latest update April 18th, 2025 8:12 AM
New Amsterdam Rotary club installs new executive
New Amsterdam businessman, Robindra Persaud Sookraj, of the R. Sookraj and Sons General store and Supermarket at Main and Church Streets, New Amsterdam, was recently installed as the new President of the New Amsterdam Rotary Club for the 2012-2013 year. The ceremony which was held at State House in New Amsterdam was attended by a number of dignitaries including Past President and Regional Chairman, David Armogan, who installed the board and delivered the charge to the members.
Immediate Past President Tajpaul Adjodhea gave an account of the achievement of the club during the past year under his steward.
Sookraj thanked the members for electing him to such a high office. He stated that “It is indeed an honour and a privilege to have the opportunity bestowed upon me to serve as the President of such a prestigious organisation as the Rotary Club of New Amsterdam.
He thanked Past President Tajpaul Adjodhea and the other Past Presidents and executive members for their leadership and contributions to the success of the organisation so far.
Sookraj receiving his presidential pin from past president David Armogan
He promised to work diligently with his fellow members towards the development and enhancement of the Rotary Club of New Amsterdam, so that they can continue to honour and execute the goals of Rotary International and the Objectives of Rotary.
Sookraj who hails from East Canje is a father of three and came from a family known for their contribution to service organisations. His father is a founding member of the East Canje Lions Club while his brothers are high ranking members of the East Canje Lions Club.
Sookraj, who was inducted into the Rotary Club in 2000, has also served as a club director and treasurer.
He mentioned the motto “service above self” which he stated means helping others and stressed that it is one reason why people commit their lives to helping others in need.
He called on members to team up with other brotherly associations to band together and put their best foot forward to develop more civic, cultural, and community awareness so that they can achieve their goals to help others in need.
He called on fellow Rotarians to work together to initiate more charitable programmes such as co-sponsoring with other Rotary Clubs to build a home for handicapped persons.
He called on his fellow members to help attract new blood to the organisation to ensure that it keeps growing and for them to work together to promote more awareness.
Two new members, businessmen Clement DeNobrega and Roger Greenidge were inducted during the ceremony.
The New Amsterdam Rotary Club is 25 years old. The club was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown.
During the year the club received many awards, notably among them the “Best Club” Award in the Rotary District 7030 which was presented in Guadeloupe in 1993.
In 1994 the club was awarded in Barbados for outstanding work in the four avenues of service. From 1995 to 2001 the club received Presidential Citations from Rotary International for outstanding work in the community. It also sponsored the Rotary Club of Corriverton and the Rotaract Club of New Amsterdam (Youth Arm).
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
A Different Silence
Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Good Friday in Guyana is not what it used to be. The day has lost its hush. There was a... more
Collaborative Government–Private Sector Action Imperative for a Resilient Trade Future
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News- On April 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of the higher... more
Weekend Cartoon
