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Annual Report 2018 EASTERN CREDIT UNION

5. S.E.A Motivational Workshop
This year marked the 20th Edition of one of the Institution’s signature events. With the approval from the Ministry
of Education, over 50 schools were invited to the Ed Garcia Gymnasium in La Joya to participate in interactive
sessions on strategies for preparing them to succeed at SEA and beyond. The event was overwhelmingly attended
both in Trinidad and Tobago with an overall attendance of 2,816 pupils. The attendance for each day was as
follows:

Day Number of Students in Attendance
Monday 358

Tuesday 637
Wednesday 831
Thursday 764
Monday (Tobago) 226

Key highlights included:

• TWO CENTS MOVEMENT
Derron Sandy, Kyle Hernandez and Alexandra Stewart of the Two Cents Movement were the featured
speakers of the programme. They provided an interactive session for the children and motived the pupils
to be focused and to study to ensure success in their examinations.

• INTER-CARIBBEAN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Pastor Derek Downer and his team provided entertainment for the children through puppetry. The
puppet show highlighted the importance of listening to your parents and the dangers of the abuse of
social media.

• YOUTH TRAINING CENTRE (YTC)
Speakers from YTC spoke on topics such as bullying and the consequences of bad company. This
presentation also included a segment by ex-inmate of the Training Centre, Shelly Ann Boodoo, on the
importance of following good advice and making wise choices to fulfil one’s dreams.

6. 30 Annual Primary School’s Calypso Competition
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The 30th Edition of the Primary School Competition was held on February 14th, 2019. The Master of Ceremonies
was Mr. Allan Augustine who ensured that the event flowed smoothly and created an exciting atmosphere for
all in attendance. Tribute was paid to Musician Mr. Roy Francis Cape for his faithful contribution to the art form.
Mr. Cape joined a long line of icons and legends, namely: David Michael Rudder, ‘Singing Sandra’, ‘The Mighty
Sparrow’, ‘Brother Mudada’, ‘Calypso Rose’, Shurwayne Winchester, ‘Lord Relator’, ‘Drupatee’, Machel Montano, Ella
Andall, ‘Lord Kitchener’ (deceased), ‘Brigo’ (deceased), ‘Ras Shorty I’ (deceased) and ‘Lord Blakie’ (deceased) who
were previously honoured by Eastern Credit Union.

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