New Year 2025/2026 Leadership Team

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Rotary Caribbean Plus Hosts Presidential Handover and Installation Ceremony 2025–2026
 
Rotary Caribbean Plus formally marked the transition of leadership at its Presidential Handover and Installation Ceremony, held to close the 2024–2025 Rotary year and inaugurate the new leadership team for 2025–2026.


 

 
Immediate Past President Leathon Khan presented a comprehensive review of the Club’s stewardship over the past year, highlighting key achievements and initiatives undertaken in service to the community. His address reflected on the Club’s continued commitment to the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self.

The installation segment was officiated by IPP Khan, who conferred the presidency upon PP Chris Pugh, incoming President for the Rotary year 2025–2026. President Chris was joined by an executive team comprising:
  • Vice President: PDG Lisle Chase
  • President Elect and Secretary: Tzarmallah Joseph
  • Treasurer: Jessica Peterkin
  • Club Administration Director: PP Laela Constantine
  • Service Projects Director: Olwen Urquhart
  • Membership Services Director: PP Konrad Wagner
  • Rotary Foundation Director: PP Joel Crocker
  • Public Image Director: Angela St. Dennis
  • Chef de Protocole: Ann-Alicia Fagan
  • Immediate Past President: Leathon Khan

District Governor Soraya Warner-Gustave of Rotary District 7030 delivered the keynote address, commending the Club’s impact over the past seven months, and encouraging members to pursue innovative approaches to service, leadership development, and community engagement.

In his inaugural presidential address, President Chris expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in him and outlined his strategic priorities for the year ahead. He emphasized advancing impactful service projects, enhancing membership engagement, and strengthening Rotary’s visibility within the wider community.

The ceremony concluded with congratulatory remarks from Assistant Governor Albert, closing announcements by Chef de Protocole Ann-Alicia Fagan, and congratulatory messages from visiting Rotarians, followed by a fellowship reception.

The event underscored the Club’s ongoing dedication to leadership, service, and the promotion of goodwill as it enters a new Rotary year under fresh stewardship.