Esteemed Rotarians and Friends,
My Rotary journey started back in 2012, 14 years ago with much less grey hair! I first fell in love with the Rotary family when I was asked by a Rotarian to attend an interest meeting to start a Rotaract Club in Birmingham, England. I was told it’s a bunch of individuals with the same like mindedness to give back to their community. From the initial meeting, I was hooked. I got to socialise with people from different backgrounds who wanted to do community service and leave the world a little better than they found it! My leadership journey with Rotary started then.
When I was 26. I transitioned to Rotary and I’ve always been part of breakfast clubs, I find if I can start my day surrounded by good vibes and people that continue to serve above themselves, I’m going to have a fabulous day!
When I moved to the Cayman Islands in 2021, Rotary Sunrise welcomed me with open arms. It isn’t just any group of people, it was (and still is) a family of like-minded individuals who:
- Love their community
- Find purpose in making a difference
- And genuinely enjoy the fellowship and bonds created along the way
Service Above Self is Rotary’s motto, and this is the reason why I commit my purpose to Rotary. I live my life by this value as well as integrity, honesty, respect and reliability. For every time we serve a community, a member of Rotary in need or introduce someone to Rotary, I gain in return lasting friendships, unwavering support, and an incredible Rotary family that always shows up.
But while I’ve shared my “why,” this year is really about you. As President, I am here to serve our members, sometimes by leading, sometimes by listening, sometimes by giving direction, and sometimes by simply giving space for others to grow. My role is to help each of you find your Rotary “why” and whether it’s hard work in the field, fundraising in the shade, or enjoying fellowship and networking opportunities. The truth is, the more you invest in Rotary, the more Rotary gives back to you.
This year, inspired by Rotary International’s theme “Create Lasting Impact” and our Club’s commitment to Create Impact in the Communities We Serve, we will also focus on Food Waste, Recycling and Sustainability of the wonderful Cayman Islands and beyond. We have only one Cayman, and it is our responsibility to protect it. Through partnerships, awareness campaigns, and impactful projects, we will do our part to reduce our carbon footprint and preserve Cayman’s natural beauty for future generations. Just as importantly, sustainability also means strengthening our club itself, building momentum, growing future leaders, and ensuring Rotary Sunrise thrives year after year.
Of course, I can’t do this alone. It will take every one of us to create a Rotary experience that is meaningful, fulfilling, and fun. So, I ask you: when the call goes out for help, why not raise your hand? The best teacher in life is experience, and the opportunities Rotary provides will shape you for the better.
Together, let us create impactful service, impactful sustainable projects for our community, support one another and above all, Create Lasting Impact in all thar we do.
Yours in Rotary Service,
President Laura Oseland
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise
2026–2027
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise
2026–2027