Charter Night - A Great Evening Celebrating 13 Years Submitted by Communications
Thanks to all Rotarians, Rotaractors, family, friends and guests who joined us in celebrating 13 years of service in the Cayman community on April 15th. Attendees were warmly greeted by Rotarian Dawn Cummings and the atmosphere inside was a buzz with chatter as guests waited for beverages at the bar. After the meeting was called to order and formalities completed, delicious appetizers such as various sushi rolls, mini burgers, chicken skewers and vegetable tempura (among others) were passed around.
On display was a photograph taken by a student from Guaruma, Honduras which was auctioned later in the evening. President Kim introduced the charter members and past presidents of Rotary Sunrise and gave apologies for those who were not able to attend. The first president of Rotary Sunrise and Past District Governor Alistair Patterson spoke about the importance of getting involved and being active active within the club stating that while one can be inducted into the family of Rotary, only you can make yourself a Rotarian.
As the night continued, four members of the public were awarded with Paul Harris Fellow Awards. They were nominated by club members for their 'Service Above Self' and work within the Cayman community. The awardees were, Mrs. Yvette Chow, Ms. Danielle Coleman, Mr. James Myles and Ms. Penny McDowall.
Overall it was an enjoyable night which ended with the cutting of the cake and the drawing of the raffle prize. A special thanks to Rotarians who assisted with the planning of the event and thanks to all who attended.
Charter Night is set for Wednesday, April 15th at Mizu Restaurant, Camana Bay. The event will run from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. This is an opportunity to celebrate our 13th birthday and award those in the community who engage in the same motto as Rotary "Service Above Self".
This is the first time we are holding our Charter Night at Mizu Restaurant and we're told by the Manager, Steve Shienfield that Rotarians will not be disappointed in the selection, quality and quantity of appetizers. The appetizers will be a mixture of menu items from Mizu and Waterfront restaurants.
Cost is CI $25 which covers food and the venue.
Alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages can be ordered directly from the bar, and it will be a cash bar.
This is our 13 year anniversary and President Kim would be extremely grateful if you could attend.
- See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1534/Event/c33a5a05-0ca9-4843-b2fb-3ebbd5d017a9#sthash.IW3tbaL4.dpuf
Rotarians & Rotaractors Complete Roadside Clean Up For Earth Day Submitted by Communications
Thanks to the Rotarians, their family members and Rotaractors who came out early on Saturday morning to participate in the annual roadside clean up organised by the Chamber of Commerce. The areas cleaned were the road side heading east of Hurley's Supermarket after the DMS round about. After putting on sunscreen, gloves and grabbing garbage bags, it was time to head out.
Groups of 2 or more persons worked together and decided that some would collect plastic only or glass and aluminum only to help with the recycling efforts of Rotary Sunrise. Others picked up every thing else and found some interesting items along the route which included construction materials, old tires and household items. The garbage bags were placed along the road for collection by the Department of Environmental Health.
*Please note some Rotarians and Rotaractors got back after 8am in need of some cold water and this is when this photo was snapped. Many others were still on the road and were not available at the time of this photo.
(If you took any photos during the clean up, please send them to the editor and we will share them in the next edition of The Rotary Sun).
In Preparation for Guaruma Photo Exhibition Fundraiser Submitted by International Service Committee
Rotarians and friends gathered together at Rotarian Irene's house to frame the photos that will be on display and for sale at the upcoming Guaruma Photo Exhibition Fundraising event on, April 22nd at the George Town Yacht Club starting at 6pm.
Special thanks to Rotarians:
Jocelyn Moss
Irenet Gut
John Lee
Pat Steward
Renzo Escalante
and special friends: Nora Balderamos, Dr. Mike Shipley and Sandra Escalante for helping with this project!
Debates Heat Up! Final Moot Set for April 29th Submitted by Literacy Committee
The third debate for the season was held between Layman Scott HS (Cayman Brac) and Cayman Academy on the Brac. Cayman Brac proposed and won the debate! The debate was hosted by the Rotary Brac Club who said it was very lively and a pleasure to judge. The other debate was between John Gray HS and St. Ignatius HS. SIHS opposed the moot and was victorious by only two points.
This sets up a strong final between SIHS and LSHS on:
Final Debate Date: April 29th
Final Moot : The Cayman Islands should set a date for Independence from the UK, to be no later than the year 2025.
Time: 6:30PM
Loocation: Courthouse, George Town
Proposer (Host) - St Ignatius vs.
Opposer (Cayman Brac) - Layman E. Scott High School
Rotary Club of Port de Paix - De-listed by Rotary International Submitted by Secretary Gina McBryan
Please be advised that, after much deliberation, the Rotary Club of Port de Paix has been de-listed as a member of Rotary International as of April 9, 2015, because of Failure to Function.
Duty Roster for June 17th
Submitted by Club Service
The list of Rotarians performing the respective duties for this week's meeting are:
Greeter: Rotarian TBD Raffle:Rotarian TBD
Four Way Test: Rotarian TBD
Grace: Rotarian TBD Sergeant: Rotarian TBD
Birthdays and Anniversaries for the Month of March
Submitted by Club Service Committee
Member Birthdays
Joanne Lawson - April 10
Pat Steward - April 10
Jocelyn Moss - April 11
Irene Gut - April 13
Gareth Arch - April 20
Ron Stoll - April 26
Ivana Faltysova - April 29
Kim Remizowski - April 30
Rotary Anniversary
Renzo Escalante - 1 year - April 2
Rachel Windhaber - 1 year - April 2
Howard Cross - 7 years - April 9
Kim Remizowski - 12 years - April 9
Hazel Brown - 13 years - April 18
Dawn Cummings - 13 years - April 18
Berna Cummins - 13 years - April 18
Geoff Matthews - 13 years - April 18
Claude Myles - 13 years - April 18
Jenninson Nunez - 13 years - April 18
Meg Paterson - 8 years - April 18
Hendrik Jan van Genderen - 13 years - April 18
Lynn Whittaker - 13 years - April 21
Deirdre McFarlane - 5 years - April 21
Frans Vandendries - 5 years - April 21
Buffie Balderamos - 6 years - April 29
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 Overtime Restaurant & Lounge in The Strand, West Bay Road
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 the new e-club platform at http://e7020clubhouse.ning.com If members are unable to make a regular weekly meeting or Rotary event, make-ups can be done online. The e-Club website is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You just need to spend a minimum of 30 minutes on the site and answer some questions to get the make up certificate.
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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