due to District Conference luncheon meeting at 12:00 noon at the Westin. Look for the article in this issue for more details.
The Rotary Grace
O God and giver
of all good,
We thank thee for
our daily food.
May Rotary friends
and Rotary ways,
Help us to serve thee
all our days.
Save the Date - Saturday, June 28
Mark your calendars for Changeover Night when the new Rotary Sunrise board for 2014 - 2015 is officially installed. More details to come as arrangements are finalized.
Special Thank You to Rotarian David Reid and Rotarian Mark Macfee for providing printed copies of the weekly newsletter for members and guests to read at the tables.
Please feel free to take a copy with you after the meeting.
JOIN THE FIGHT
More than one million Rotarians worldwide have contributed to the success of the polio eradication effort.
With over 200 readers weekly (Rotarians and Friends of Rotary) why not consider posting your logo and web link within our newsletter. Your sponsorship will not only help Rotary Sunrise but your business will get exposure to grow your clientelle. Contact info@rotarysunrise.ky to learn more about advertising with Rotary Sunrise.
Ordering Breakfast on Wednesday?
Due to the GT Yacht Club now open to the public for breakfast, Club Members are being asked to place their breakfast orders with the wait staff at the register by the coffee station. This will not only speed the ordering process but you will receive your meal faster. In addition, if the water jug at your table needs a refill, kindly have someone bring it to the coffee station for a top up.
The management of GTYC thanks you for your assistance
What is the Red Badge Checklist?
Rotary Sunrise has developed a list of tasks to be completed by newly inducted members as a way to help them get to know other members in the club and become familiar with Rotary protocols. Once all 7 required tasks have been completed the member will receive the club's Blue Badge replacing the Red Badge to symbolize the completion of all tasks.
Be Greeter
Four Way Test
Complete New Member Training Session
Getting to Know You Talk
Prepare bio for publication in the Sun
Do a make-up at another club (locally or internationally)
Update your profile on the web-site
There are also 11 optional tasks but the 7 listed above are mandatory and it is suggested to aim at completing the list within a 6 month period (but that is only a suggestion). For more information about the Red Badge Checklist or any new member information please visit our website home page under "For New Members" on the menu bar.
April is
Rotary Magazine Month
Celebrating 12 Years of Service
Submitted by Director Gina
Members, friends and family who came out on Thursday, April 10 at Grand Old House to help us celebrate our 12th year of Charter enjoyed a wonderful evening of drinks, appies, fellowship and announcements.
There were many highlights to the evening but one of them was recognizing our active Charter Members who were present at the celebrations. It is always a pleasure to acknowledge those members who helped formed the club so many years ago and to know they are still actively engaged today. As our official Charter date falls on Friday, April 18 please take a moment to acknowledge our Charter members at this Wednesday's meeting.
PP Chris Bowring
PP Andrea Bryan
Rotarian Dawn Cummings
Rotarian Berna Cummins
PP Gordon Hewitt
Rotarian Geoff Mathews
Rotarian Claude Myles
Rotarian Jennison Nunez
PDG Alastair Paterson
PP Hendrik van Genderen
Rotarian Lynne Whittaker
If you haven't also taken the opportunity to watch PDG Alastair's interview about how the Rotary Sunrise club came into existence please do take the time to watch it for a little piece of history. Click on the photo for the YouTube video.
Caring for Life Foundation
Submitted by VP Christine
The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise is pleased to have presented the Caring For Life Foundation with a cheque for CI$5,000 during our Charter Night celebration on Thursday, April 10. This donation is being made to the Foundation’s designated fund to purchase a non-emergency transportation vehicle for patients with appointments at Health Services Authority (H.S.A.) facilities. The Sunrise logo will be featured on the van in recognition of this donation. Accepting the donation on behalf of Caring for Life Foundation was Ms. Sarah Hobbs, who also expressed her appreciation to Rotary Sunrise for our support.
The Caring For Life Foundation was created in 2010 and former Sunrise Rotarian Bruce John was instrumental in its establishment. It is modeled after other hospital foundations around the world and is Cara charitable trust independent of the Government and the H.S.A. Its primary goal is to purchase needed equipment to improve the services offered by the H.S.A. Needs are identified in close consultation with the management of the H.S.A.
The van that will be purchased will be used to transport patients to and from appointments such as chemotherapy and dialysis and it will be able to accommodate several patients both ambulatory and in wheelchairs. Currently patients needing assistance with transportation are transported using a regular ambulance which can only transport one patient at a time, and results in increase wear and tear and maintenance on these essential emergency vehicles and increased response times in instances of genuine emergency.
The Foundation will also be seeking to raise funds to equip a new operating room at the Cayman Islands (GT) Hospital.
For more information on the Foundation you can speak to PE Kim or VP Christine both of whom are on the Foundation’s Board of Advisors or visit the website at www.caringforlife.ky/
What the Prez Sez...
Let's Have a "New Blood" Drive...
Submitted by President J.D. Mosley-Matchett
Sunrise needs new blood. So, let's have a "new blood" drive!
The idea came to me as I was chatting with one of our AWESOME past presidents at the Charter Celebration last Thursday evening on the deck at Grand Old House.
He was talking about a really nice couple...friends of his. And I remarked that they sounded like excellent prospective Sunrise members.
As he enthusiastically agreed, his astonishment was genuine. He had no idea why the idea of asking them out to a meeting hadn't occurred to him.
Another Sunrise board member noted that one of our AWESOME new Sunrisers only had a chance to be invited to a club meeting after observing other Sunrisers photocopying our weekly newsletter. The members hadn't thought to invite him...he essentially had to do the asking himself.
Which makes we wonder how many other great prospective members are out there among our friends and co-workers might be waiting for an opportunity to be invited to help our community and our world through "Service Above Self" and we just never thought about offering an invitation?
So, here's my challenge to you...
Is there someone you know or work with who has time on their hands and a good heart? (Okay, scratch the "time on their hands" part...no one has that luxury these days!)
If so, just invite that friend or co-worker to breakfast. On Wednesday morning. At GTYC. Bright and early.
What's the worst that can happen? The person might not be an early riser. Or might have other commitments.
Or, the person just might say yes and be the focus of our next induction ceremony!
Contribute to the Sunrise "New Blood" Drive.
Engage Rotary...Change Lives.
Wednesday's Meeting Focus: Business Meeting & AG Eric Bush
Topic: Club Business & District 7020 Conference Focus
Please join us on Wednesday, April 16 at the George Town Yacht Club at 7am sharp for our April Business Meeting as well as a special visit from Assistant Governor Eric Bush who will be here to talk about the District Conference which begins in 2 weeks. If you have not registered for the the conference please do so as soon as possible, a detailed article is included in this week's newsletter. Don't miss this incredible fellowship and networking opportunity.
Call for Applications - 2015 Peace Fellows
Submitted by Rotarian Everton Davis, Chairman, Rotary Peace Fellowships Sub-Committee
Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Rotary Peace Fellowships. This is an extremely valuable opportunity for worthy applicants to pursue fully funded post graduate studies at one of the six Rotary Peace Centres for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution at seven universities worldwide. Rotary Peace Fellows earn either a Professional Development Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies, or a Masters Degree in International Relations, Sustainable Development, Peace Studies or Conflict Resolution.
Fellowship funding covers:
Tuition and fees
Room and board
Round trip transportation
Internship (master’s degree) or field study expenses (professional development certificates)
These are valuable opportunities which are available to young persons in our District who are seeking to further their studies and as Rotarians, it is our duty to promote them and encourage applications from suitable candidates. Rotaract members and former Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars are also eligible to apply.
The suitable candidates should submit the completed applications to their respective sponsoring clubs where they will be checked for completeness, endorsed and forwarded to the Rotary Sunrise board who will in turn submit the application to the District 7020, Peace Fellowships Sub-Committee by June 1st 2014.
The Rotary Foundation has also now made it possible to apply online by clicking on electronic application. Please submit completed applications to any one of the board members as soon as possible to meet the deadline.
District 7020 Conference Registration
Submitted by Director Gina McBryan, from District 7020 Correspondence
Did you notice the District 7020 Conference website has been updated with more details on the sessions and training taking place on each day of the conference? There are even a list of speakers with their bios, here is just a snapshot of what is happening daily but please visit the District 7020 Conference website (link at the bottom of this article) for more information and to register if you haven't already.
Monday, April 28 5-8pm
Free Evening Cocktails
Tuesday, April 29 All day PETS Training and Rotary Central Luncheon
Speakers listed: DG Jeremy Hurst, DGE Paul Brown, DGN Felix Stubbs, PAG Eric “Busha” Clarke, PAG Nessim Izmery, PAG Robert Leger, AG Rebecca Low, AG Renaud Millien
Free Evening Cocktails from 5-8pm
Wednesday, April 30 All day PETS Training and Rotary Sunrise Luncheon
Speakers listed: DGE Paul Brown, ARC PDG Randy Rawiszer, ARPIC Sheila Bethel, PP Timothy Ingraham, RI Vice President Anne Mathews (keynote speaker at luncheon)
Free Evening Governor and Premier’s Reception from 5-8pm
Thursday, May 1 Assembly & Conference Sessions and Rotary Grand Cayman Luncheon
Speakers include: DGE Paul Brown, RI Vice President Anne Mathews, RI Representative Jose Alfredo Pretoni, DG Jeremy Hurst
Home Hospitality Dinners
Friday, May 2 Assembly & Conference Sessions
Speakers include: PAG Everton Davis, Danielle Coleman, PAG Robert Leger, PP Audley Knight, PP Guy McCallum, Rashad Jones
District Awards Luncheon – speakers include DGN Felix Stubbs, PAG Eric “Busha” Clarke
Cultural Night 6-10pm
Saturday, May 3 Conference Session 8:30 – 1:15pm
Speakers include: DG Jeremy Hurst, DGN Felix Stubbs, DT Nick Freeland, PAG Eric “Busha” Clarke
Governor’s Ball 6-10pm
Admission Items:
District 7020 Assembly & Conference Only
US$150
District 7020 PETS + Assembly & Conference
US$250
District 7020 PETS Only
US$150
District 7020 Partner Program
US$70
Session Items:
Tuesday, April 29 Luncheon with Grand Cayman Central Club Meeting
US$40
Wednesday, April 30 Luncheon with Grand Cayman Sunrise Club Meeting
US$40
Thursday, May 1 Major Gifts Breakfast
US$30
Thursday, May 1 Luncheon with Grand Cayman Club Meeting
Submitted by Director Gina McBryan, supporting District 7020 Conference Activities
Please take note, during the District Conference all 3 Rotary Clubs on Grand Cayman will be required to hold special club meetings in combination with the District Conference luncheons. Rotary Sunrise will meet on Wednesday, April 30 but instead of our regular morning meeting we will have a lunch meeting from noon to 1:30pm. Even though this meeting is a longer duration of time, it is in combination with the district luncheon at the Westin and will cater to potentially 600 Rotarians. Time for meal eating and extended fellowship will be incorporated into the agenda. There is a US$40 cost to lunch on top of the conference registration fee but you will quickly learn the value far exceeds what you will gain in return.
This is a one of a kind opportunity to fellowship with other Rotarians across the district. Click here to register.
Rotary Sunrise Goals & Planning for 2014-2015
Submitted by Director Gina
A few weeks ago President-Elect Kim spoke about the Goal and Planning process for the new Rotary year. This year the process of providing District with our club's plans were different then in past years. All clubs in the District and Globally have been asked to input goals and service projects into the new Rotary Club Central website. This new method of entry not only helps with the information collection but it will help streamline the consistency of the data by all clubs.
Information about the planning and goals for Rotary Sunrise will be released in the new Rotary year in addition to more information about Rotary's Club Central website.
Open Arms Nominations 2014
Submitted by Community Service Director Khalesiah Barboram, Rotaract Blue
Rotaract Blue recognizes the important role that professional educators, caregivers and other individuals play in our community and in the lives of those with special needs. Each year, Rotaract Blue takes the opportunity to recognize and express our appreciation to such persons who are identified as "Outstanding Individuals". To begin this year's Open Arms Award Ceremony, we invite you to nominate someone who should be recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout the years.
A person can be nominated of one of these categories:
Long Service Award
Parent Recognition Award
Heart Award
Outstanding Student Award
Spirit Award
The Honorary Award
For a more detailed description of these award categories and the official nomination form, please click here to download the PDF form. Nomination deadline is Friday, April 25, 2014 and the 7th Annual Open Arms Award Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 7th at 6:00pm at Luca Restaurant.
Steps to End Silence Walk
Submitted in support of the Estella Scott-Roberts Foundation
The Estella Scott-Roberts Foundation is excited to announce the 2014 Steps to End Silence Walk on Saturday, 26th April. The family friendly walk starts at 10am and the meeting point is The Crescent, Camana Bay. Rotary Sunrise members are encouraged to come out to the event and walk in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. For more information about the Estella Scott-Roberts Foundation please visit www.esrfoundation.org.ky
Saturday, April 26 - Get Involved and Support!
Submitted by Director Gina
If you aren't registered for the RLI courses on April 26 then please think about participating with either the Chamber of Commence Road Side Clean Up or the ESRF's Steps to End Silence Walk (or do both). These are two great causes to support. The road side clean up will take place from 7:00-10:00am (more details will be available in next week's newsletter regarding this event) and the ESRF Walk starts at 10am at Camana Bay. Look for the article in this week's newsletter for more information about this event.
Thank you for your time and support!
Facebook Contest
Submitted by Director Gina
District 7020 is holding a Facebook Excellence Contest and Rotary Sunrise has submitted both their FB Page and FB Group for entry. Points will be awarded by the district communications team in the following areas:
Overall design 1-10 points
Rotary Links (District/RI/Zone, etc.) 1 point each
Use of new brand elements 1 point each
Club logo updated to new specifications 1 point
Quality of photo galleries 1-10 points
Page currently updated 10 points
There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner in District 7020 and a 1st place winner in each country. Winners will receive a Certificate of Excellence. All entrants must submit their FB urls by April 20th.
If you haven't LIKED our Facebook Page or Joined our Facebook Group, take the opportunity today.
All Zone 34 Rotarians (this includes Rotary Sunrise) are invited to participate in the Zone 34 Seminar. Learn about Rotary International's newest initiatives, utilize the knowledge and experience of the Zone team to enhance your experience of Rotary. A not to be missed weekend! (Oh yes - and we have fun, too!). Zone 34 Seminar will take place Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 at the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville, Florida Airport Hotel. More information will be provided as the date nears.
Ciara Aspinall, 15-Apr
Garth Arch, 20-Apr
Ron Stoll, 26-Apr
Kim Remizowski, 30-Apr
Sunrise Club Membership Anniversaries 4th - Donald Aitken, 2 years
9th - Howard Cross, 6 years
9th - Kim Remizowski, 11 years
18th - Christopher Bowring, 12 years
18th - Berna Cummins, 12 years
18th - Claude Myles, 12 years
18th - Dawn Cummings, 12 years
18th - Geoff Mathews, 12 years
18th - Jennison Nunez, 12 years
18th - Hendrik-Jan van Genderen, 12 years
18th - Lynne Whittaker, 12 years
21st - Deirdre McFarlane, 4 years
21st - Frans Vandendries, 4 years
29th - Frank Balderamos, 5 years
30th - Patricia Steward, 6 years
Here's the list of members performing the respective duties for this week's meeting.
Greeter: Rotarian Alan Brady Grace: Rotarian TBA Four Way Test: Rotarian TBA Raffle: Rotarian Uli Ecke Sergeant: Rotarian Pauline McGettigan
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Notices & Reminders
Make-ups: In addition to make-up opportunities at Sunrise you can make up at another Club in Grand Cayman. The meeting time and place of the other Clubs are: Rotaract Blue: Wednesdays at 6:00pm at Royal Palms Beach Club, 537 West Bay Road Rotaract Club of Grand Cayman: Thursdays at 7:00am at Barnie's Coffee & Tea, GT Waterfront
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central: Tuesdays at 7:30pm at Grand Old House
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman: Thursdays at 12:30pm at The Westin
Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean 7020: Online meetings any time. Visit www.rotaryeclub7020.blogspot.com for more details. Make-up certificates will be provided promptly once you've completed the requirements.
Travelling: If you are going to be travelling for an extended period of time - more than two weeks be sure to let the Secretary know and remember to submit any make-ups you do in a timely manner.
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There were many highlights to the evening but one of them was recognizing our active Charter Members who were present at the celebrations. It is always a pleasure to acknowledge those members who helped formed the club so many years ago and to know they are still actively engaged today. As our official Charter date falls on Friday, April 18 please take a moment to acknowledge our Charter members at this Wednesday's meeting.
The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise is pleased to have presented the Caring For Life Foundation with a cheque for CI$5,000 during our Charter Night celebration on Thursday, April 10. This donation is being made to the Foundation’s designated fund to purchase a non-emergency transportation vehicle for patients with appointments at Health Services Authority (H.S.A.) facilities. The Sunrise logo will be featured on the van in recognition of this donation. Accepting the donation on behalf of Caring for Life Foundation was Ms. Sarah Hobbs, who also expressed her appreciation to Rotary Sunrise for our support.
The Caring For Life Foundation was created in 2010 and former Sunrise Rotarian Bruce John was instrumental in its establishment. It is modeled after other hospital foundations around the world and is Cara charitable trust independent of the Government and the H.S.A. Its primary goal is to purchase needed equipment to improve the services offered by the H.S.A. Needs are identified in close consultation with the management of the H.S.A.
Which makes we wonder how many other great prospective members are out there among our friends and co-workers might be waiting for an opportunity to be invited to help our community and our world through "Service Above Self" and we just never thought about offering an invitation?
Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Rotary Peace Fellowships. This is an extremely valuable opportunity for worthy applicants to pursue fully funded post graduate studies at one of the six Rotary Peace Centres for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution at seven universities worldwide. Rotary Peace Fellows earn either a Professional Development Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies, or a Masters Degree in International Relations, Sustainable Development, Peace Studies or Conflict Resolution.
Please take note, during the District Conference all 3 Rotary Clubs on Grand Cayman will be required to hold special club meetings in combination with the District Conference luncheons. Rotary Sunrise will meet on Wednesday, April 30 but instead of our regular morning meeting we will have a lunch meeting from noon to 1:30pm. Even though this meeting is a longer duration of time, it is in combination with the district luncheon at the Westin and will cater to potentially 600 Rotarians. Time for meal eating and extended fellowship will be incorporated into the agenda. There is a US$40 cost to lunch on top of the conference registration fee but you will quickly learn the value far exceeds what you will gain in return. 
A few weeks ago President-Elect Kim spoke about the Goal and Planning process for the new Rotary year. This year the process of providing District with our club's plans were different then in past years. All clubs in the District and Globally have been asked to input goals and service projects into the new Rotary Club Central website. This new method of entry not only helps with the information collection but it will help streamline the consistency of the data by all clubs.
Rotaract Blue recognizes the important role that professional educators, caregivers and other individuals play in our community and in the lives of those with special needs. Each year, Rotaract Blue takes the opportunity to recognize and express our appreciation to such persons who are identified as "Outstanding Individuals". To begin this year's Open Arms Award Ceremony, we invite you to nominate someone who should be recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout the years.
The Estella Scott-Roberts Foundation is excited to announce the 2014 Steps to End Silence Walk on Saturday, 26th April. The family friendly walk starts at 10am and the meeting point is The Crescent, Camana Bay. Rotary Sunrise members are encouraged to come out to the event and walk in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. For more information about the Estella Scott-Roberts Foundation please visit 
District 7020 is holding a Facebook Excellence Contest and Rotary Sunrise has submitted both their FB Page and FB Group for entry. Points will be awarded by the district communications team in the following areas:
All Zone 34 Rotarians (this includes Rotary Sunrise) are invited to participate in the Zone 34 Seminar. Learn about Rotary International's newest initiatives, utilize the knowledge and experience of the Zone team to enhance your experience of Rotary. A not to be missed weekend! (Oh yes - and we have fun, too!). Zone 34 Seminar will take place Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 at the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville, Florida Airport Hotel. More information will be provided as the date nears.
Make-ups: