'SERVICE ABOVE SELF'

“Service above self” is the motto adopted by Rotary International, which signifies the belief that Rotarians would put their duty to help others before their own needs.

A Conversation with the US Embassy (Apr'20)

US Embassy in Port of Spain in collaboration with the Rotary Clubs of Maraval, Piarco, Point Fortin, Port of Spain, St Augustine and Tobago, held an in-depth and open conversation with Joseph J. Fitzgerald, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission. View the recording on Facebook here 

A Focus on Glaucoma (Mar'21)

Held during the week of March 7th to 13th, World Glaucoma Week, is a global initiative to raise awareness. This year, in partnership with the Caribbean Eye Institute, the Rotary Club of Port of Spain and the Rotary Club of St. Augustine, a webinar was facilitated featuring, several Ophthalmologist to open our eyes to the fact surrounding Glaucoma.

Community Environmental Waste Bins (Jan'21)

Partnering with the Borough Council of Point Fortin and lead by our Community Service Director, new waste bins were installed from Aripero to Cap-De-Ville. The goal is to ensure that our community remains clean. A small step in the right direction

Food and Nutrition Workshop (Oct'20)

A joint webinar with the Rotary Club of Tobago, 'What To Feed Meh Child', focused on all the nutritional questions and concerns, as it pertains to kids. Lead by our Vocational Chair, Dr. Kenneth Niles, shares his knowledge in the area of health child nutrition techniques.
View a snippet on Facebook of what you missed here

Career Guidance Workshop (Sep'20)

There's no better time to start navigating that career! The Rotary Club of Point Fortin and The National Training Agency held a Career Guidance Workshop targeted at students within form 3. We had a overwhelming turn out with over 200 participants. See more here

Partnering for COVID Support (Aug'20)

As the world, continues the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever it is important that organisations and communities join hands to support those in need. Lead by our Community Service Chair, Brent Baptiste, our club rose to action, supported by organisations willing to take up the challenge. See more here

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​Check out the Latest edition of Rotary.

As we usher in 2022, Rotary magazine continues to bring you updates about our organization and to showcase inspirational stories that help our members and clubs navigate this turbulent time.

In this issue, you will read about a brave woman who escaped North Korea in her youth and went on to help found a Rotary club in South Korea that assists refugees. In addition, a 19-year-old tells his story of leaving Somalia — and then learning much-needed job skills thanks to a Rotary club in Switzerland.