The Mero Enhancement Committee (MEC) held its 2nd Annual General meeting in Mero on Sunday 18th September 2011 from 5:30p.m. in Mero.
The theme was “ Participation and Involvement: a must for community Development.”
Addresses came from the President of the Layou Improvement Committee Mr. Lazare Charles, Mr. Kelver Darroux, and Parliamentary Representative.
Mr. Glenroy Toussaint delivered the feature address with focus on voluntarism and its importance in community development.
He reminded villagers that by volunteering ones time you help contribute to your own empowerment and that of your community. He reminded the young persons in particular that they must give back to the community where they are and they will be considered part of the process of development.
Mr. Darroux informed the villagers hat soon the Government will be rehabilitating the village road.
The Narrative and Audited financial report were presented and adopted by the General Membership.
The new executive elected for a two year period 2011-2013 is:
President: Josephine Dublin-Prince
Vice President : Tarcious Paquette
Secretary Martha Sablon
Treasurer Judith Shipley
Public Relation Officer Smith Prince
Asst. Sect. Treasurer Shari Coipel
Committee members Maria Mason
Verine Defoe
Rosie Mills
The Committee wishes to thank all those who have assisted in one way or other towards the development of Mero and call for their continued support.
In the New Year the Committee will focus on working closely with the youth of the community 2. Enhancing Community Tourism 4. Cultural and Educational Development and Fundraising for the construction of a Resource Centre.
Josephine Dublin-Prince Martha Sablon
President Secretary
great job mero, keep the good work. mero has become the best and most beautiful village on the west coast.