We all join Rotary for several reasons, however, the top two reasons are get involved in their communities and to meet new people. Many of our friends, colleagues and family are looking for the same things. So what about inviting them to help with one of our service projects, attend a social function or attend one of our Wednesday meetings and let them see for themselves how Rotary attempts to make positive change in our community and the world at large.

 

Here are some potential candidates to consider for membership:

Are you on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, snapchat etc? then why not use social media to attract members and share information about Rotary Sunrise. If we promote positive images on our social media pages it will also encourage our friends/ followers to ask questions about how to become involved.

 

Our website homepage has an easy link for anyone to access to gain more information on how to become a new member and the process involved. Remember, as Rotarians we all have a duty to share Rotary.

 

Stacy

Director Membership

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Dog Walking Project
This past Sunday the kids partnered with our Rotaract Club and Rotary Sunrise to walk the energetic dogs at the Humane Society. The dogs were very excited to be walked and by their noise level when we arrived, I would say they were expecting us. The kids love participating in this project and walk the dogs like a pro. They were accompanied by some parents, Mrs Chow their teacher and lead for the group within the school and some of us Rotarians.

Thank you to all Rotarians Rotaractors who came out. Some folks were back in the building grabbing another dog to walk and missed the quick photo op...but it's safe to safe everyone loved the brief time together.

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Fun was had by all at the 6^thAnnual Hearts and Homeruns Fundraiser organised by our Rotaract Club of Grand Cayman. The event started at 3:30pm on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon at the Field of Dreams and after the rules were given and the handicaps explained, it was time to play ball!
Pres. Matthew was dubbed "Chef Matthew" for the event and grilled an awesome burger for all in attendance. Rotaractor Brooks collected $1 donations from persons wanting to sabotage another person. Once the $1 donation was made, you selected a strip of paper and then assigned what ever the strip said (the handicap) to who you wanted to sabotage. These sabotages included throwing the ball backwards, throwing the ball between your legs, running backwards to first base or having to do a dance every time the ball was thrown.
Rotarian Michelle had a sabotage by having to use her left foot to kick the ball. Director Jerrell didn't get a sabotage but there was talk of someone wanting to give him one. And if the $1 handicap that wasn't bad enough, a person could pay $2 and make up their own sabotage.....President Matt made use of this option a lot which made the game even more fun to watch.
There was stealing of bases, foul kick balls and even a few slides to the plates with one player needing a bandage for his bloody knee (he took it like a trooper though and was back in the game in no time).

Music was playing, drinks were poured, laughter was in the air and the game was so much fun to watch. I don't know in the end who won but I can surely say I look forward to next year's event!

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Water Woes When Water Goes

In the Cayman Islands we take fresh running water straight from the tap for granted. We assume we will all have working toilets in our homes. We are the lucky ones – even in developed countries such as the United States there are issues with water and sanitation – Flint, Michigan has been in the news recently. In many countries schools and healthcare facilities lack access to water and sanitation making basic hygiene impossible and increasing the likelihood of the spread of disease.
 

These are sobering facts – please do your part to conserve water and support Rotary water projects around the globe.
 

Visit www.rotary.org to see what projects need funding or sign up to donate to The Foundation and specify that your funds go directly to water related projects.

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