During the Lions Annual "Changing of the Board" Lion Merlyn Schaminee-Miguel took over the reigns of the Lions Club fr om outgoing President Lion Lisandra Havertong. The event took place at the Saratoga Restaurant at the Simpson Bay Yacht Club.
Outgoing President Lisandra Havertong in her outgoing address thanked all the Lions for their valuable and unswerving service and gave an extensive overview of the many c om munity projects which were executed during the Lions Year 2010-2011.
She also thanked the many businesses, organizations and the public at large for their contributions and support throughout the year.
The many projects have truly given substance to her theme for the year "Empowering the Youth"
Inc om ing Lion president Merlyn Schaminee-Miguel sees her year as President as a continuation of placing the attention to the youths of St.Maarten in particular bringing the many youths lost to crime and violence back on the right track through several workshops for youths as well as parents. Getting parents and youths involved in Radio, T.V and written media ads and talk shows making their positive contribution to developing a better society.
Here theme for the year will be "BREAK THE CYCLE".
Other members installed to serve as board members are:
1st Vice Pres.: Lion Richard Boyd
2nd Vice Pres.: Lion Michael van Grieken
3rd Vice Pres.: Lion Jessica Vrolijk
Secretary: Lon Khalil Revan
Treasurer: Lion Carl Th om as
Tamer: Lion Edelmiro Jansen
Directors: Lions: Chantal Schaminee, Rafael Boasman, Richard Gibson Jr.
and Sunil Khatnani.
Membership Director: PDG Lion Wally Havertong