RHTY&SC host impressive 18th annual awards ceremony

Mar 31, 2009 Sports

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Robertson lectures audience on formula for success

By Franklin Wilson
The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) on Sunday last recognised the performances of its leading male and female cricketers, workers, sponsors and the media for 2008 at an impressive awards ceremony held at the JC Chandisingh Secondary School, Rose Hall Corentyne, Berbice.
This annual awards function, number 18 in the history of the club which was formed by a group of young men with a yearning for guiding young people in the right direction back in 1990, was graced with the presence of number of top business and cricket executives.

Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company Marketing Director Wyston Robertson delivered the feature address which was focused on “My formula for success/guidance for the youth.”
Robertson, in his introductory remarks highlighted the redefining definitions of success or successful lifestyles which haunts today’s society more so, the youth.

“For me, as a product of a God fearing family, success is defined by ‘right living’ and enhancing that relationship with your maker. I believe that each one of us are put on this earth for a purpose, each one of us has a contribution to make that helps with the growth and development of mankind.”
The GT&T Executive, who had the rapt attention of the audience, was very spiritual and philosophical in his advice to the young people using many quotes from internationally renowned and respected authors, the likes of David Starr Jordan, Steven Covey, Helen Keller and the Greek philosopher Plato, to emphasize his points. He also used a quote from the Holy Scriptures, Galatians 5: 19-20.
Robertson urged the gathering, especially the awardees, to be honest, hard working, disciplined in their approach to life and the sport of their choice.

Patron of the club, Ms. June Mendes in her remarks said she was very pleased with the tremendous work the club has been performing over the years in transforming the lives of young people.
Ms. Mendez, who is also an honorary member of the club, has been associated with the RHTY&SC for the past 13 years through sponsorship from Farfan & Mendes.

The club she said has channeled its energies towards sports and education over the years and has matured and expanded into a dynamic entity that continues the battle to protect our young people from the negative influences that we face on a daily basis.
“Besides establishing itself as a veritable training ground for some of our nation’s finest young people, the club has also organised several programmes for the benefit of the community and I applaud them for their initiative and dedication. I’m indeed proud and honored to be associated with the club.”
Ms. Mendez encouraged the club executive and members to continue to move mountains and to make the community a safer place for all.

Club Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster, who delivered the annual report for the period January 08 to March 09, said they are very passionate about the work they do and is of the belief that it is a God given task.
“Our passion for success is still very strong and we are fully committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. We would continue to do so with our proven formula of hard work, discipline, dedication, faith in our God, honesty and a faith in our ability to get things done.”
Foster also highlighted the challenges faced as regards the attitude of the youth which the club will continue to address. DVD presentations of the club’s achievements 1990 – 2007 and 2008 were also done; perhaps the first of its kind for sports organisations in Guyana.

Remarks were also entertained by representatives of the club’s sponsors including Western Union, Bakewell, Demerara Distillers Limited – Pepsi, Metro Office Equipment and Supplies, Windies Sports Bar and P&P Insurance Brokers among others.
Regional Education Officer (Reg. 6) Shafiran Bhajan represented the Regional Democratic Council, while Guyana Cricket Board President Chetram Singh was on hand to offer words of congratulations and encouragement to the awardees.

Chris Shaw, representing the Viking Cricket Club of Toronto, Canada, congratulated the club for their exceptional work and appealed to the parents present to be serious with the education of their children. He committed his club to making an annual contribution to the RHTY&SC annual Kids Christmas Fund. Shaw is the brother of former Minister of Agriculture, the late Satadeo Shaw.
Earning the nod for the Male cricketer of the year was national standby wicketkeeper Delbert Hicks who had a phenomenal season, scoring 1,063 runs including 3 centuries at an average of just under 55. Hicks also accounted for 53 dismissals behind the stumps (48 catches & 5 stumpings).

Copping the female cricketer of the year accolade was Guyana and West Indies spinner Erva Giddings. One of the highlights for Giddings during the year was her 12 wickets at an average of 13.42 at the West Indies Senior Women Cricket Tournament in St. Lucia.   She also represented the Caribbean side on their tour Pakistan and Sri Lanka October.

Following is the full list of awardees at the 18th Annual Awards Ceremony.
Farfan & Mendes U 15 Batsman – Shawn Perriera
Farfan & Mendes U 15 Bowler – Loyden Lewis
Farfan & Mendes U 15 Cricketer – Shawn Perriera
Pepsi U 19 Batsman – Eon Hooper
Pepsi U 19 Bowler – Naresh Mahadeo
Pepsi U 19 Cricketer – Eon Hooper
Metro Female Batswoman – Shermaine Campbell
Metro Female Bowler – Erva Giddings
Metro Female Cricketer – Erva Giddings
Bakewell 2nd Division Batsman – Terrence Madramootoo
Bakewell 2nd Division Bowler – Ravi Narine
Bakewell 2nd Division Cricketer – Rave Narine
U 17 Batsman – Dominic Rickey
U 17 Bowler – Mark Fernandes
U 17 Cricketer – Dominic Ricky
Windies Sports Bar 1st Division Batsman and Cricketer of the Year – Delbert Hicks
Windies Sports Bar 1st Division Bowler of the Year – Renwick Batson
Female Disciplined Cricketer of the Year – Nermala Sewdatt
Male Disciplined Cricketer of the Year – Loyden Lewis
Most Committed Player – Loyden Lewis
Runners up – Surendra Kissoonlall, Calvin Burnett, Royan Lewis
Most Promising Player – Shermaine Campbell
Best Emerging Player – Daniel Lewis
Most Iproved Player – Simon Lawson
Runner up – Neil Pike
Fielder of the Year – Royston Crandon.
Player with Best attitude – Loyden Lewis
Workers of the Year – Moonish Singh, Stanley Alexander, Dawn Hicks.
Benefit Year 2008 – Ravi Narine
Benefit Year 2008 – Renwick Batson
Special 20/20 Performance – Esuan Crandon
Outstanding Regional Performances for Guyana – Royston Crandon
Guyana Players – Royston Crandon, Assad Fudadin and Esuan Crandon.
Runner up cricketer of the Year – Renwick Batson
Cricketer of the Year – Delbert Hicks
Other Awardees – Charity Workers
Keith Hicks, Isabella Smartt, Shirley Singh, Valda Cort, Bernadette King, Veronica Fraser, Ravindra Kissoonlall, Terry Pike, Agnes Crawford.

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