10 March 2010 Volume 3 Issue 32 The Rotary Sun Edited by: The weekly newsletter of Tara Handal The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise

“Quality is never an accident— Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise Chartered April 18th, 2002 rather, it is always the result of high Meeting Place: Grand Old House intention, intelligent direction and Wednesdays at 6:45am for 7am skillful execution.”

2009-2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cayman Rotary Interclub Softball President: The Cayman Rotary Interclub Softball compe- Winston C. Connolly President-Elect: tition was great fun but it was just not our day. Michael S. Levitt Our youthful team, mostly Canadian, with a Vice-President: sprinkling of Rotaract members were no Andrea Bryan match for the guile of the more elderly and Secretary: Christine Sanders experienced team fielded by the Thursday Treasurer: club. We expected a more sedate approach but Dawn Cummings they fought like vixens and we lost the day. Immediate Past President: Woodrow Foster We are making a habit of this situation. We Serjeant-at-Arms: lost last year and the year before. Our gentle Simon Amesbury sportsmanship must change. Next time we Club Service Director: Kevin Butler will win! Community Services Directors: David Watler & Perhaps we should change the game. Cricket David Reid may be our forte. Cricket and tea would be Marilyn Connolly Fundraising Directors: fun or maybe ladies volleyball. We have one Tony Catalanotto & consolation - we were the better looking team! Perry Rombough International Service Director: Kim Remizowski Our thanks to the SUNRISE team and to the Vocational Service Director: Rotaractors. A great day, enjoyed by all - Marilyn Conolly we live to win on another occasion. Fellowship & Public Relations Director: Geoff Mathews Member ship Director : We have a small selection of SUNRISE base- Bruce John ball cards - already increasing in value because of their scarcity. Your favorite player might be available. Check with Secretary Christine.

DUTY ROSTER Director Geoff Mathews 10 March 2010

Greeter—Lynne Whittaker

Grace—Director David Reid

Four way test—Gareth Pulman

Raffle—Deborah Chambers

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Literacy / Lee Freeman Health Fair/ Family Fun Day Funny / Note on Casino Night

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ROTARY SUNRISE TAKES A GIANT STEP FORWARD IN IMPROVING LITERACY

Rotary Sunrise is proud to have Department of Education in Bahamas training teachers taken another step closer to im- and administrators on the Academy of Reading and 2009-2010 Leadership proving literacy levels in the Cay- Academy of Math. The software has been a huge suc- man Islands. After carefully re- cess and Ms Rutherford has many examples of the RI President: searching literacy programmes success of the programme in the Bahamas, not least John Kenny that will make a positive impact in the fact that it has been rolled out to 25 schools. She our community, Rotary Sunrise also provided an example of students at Carlton Francis District 7020 Leadership has purchased, and is providing Primary, who stopped their teacher on the way in to District Governor: training in the Autoskill’s Reading school with the question "Is it my turn to-day to work on software. The Autoskill reading the Academy?" Errol Alberga and math software is designed to Furthermore, some Past District Governor: raise a child’s literacy or math proficiency by two grade struggling students levels in only 25 hours of training. For over 15 years, at the big L.W. Rupert Ross these research-based programmes have helped at-risk Young High School students. Comprised of a variety of vibrant graphical have advanced 2.8 Asst. Governor - Cayman: literary and math exercises, the software allows the grade levels in their Raymond Whittaker children to have fun and immerse themselves into the reading just since software while simultaneously learning. If the child is the beginning of the * unable to read the instructions or understand the mean- school year. ing of a word, an oral description can assist them. The software builds confidence and enthusiasm for partici- Rotary Sunrise The Four-Way Test pants, keeping them engaged. It provides immediate, believes that there Of the things we think, say or do: measurable results and is the only software that meas- is a desperate need ures accuracy, pace and consistency down to the milli- for programmes like this as education is so important to Is it the truth? second. the development of a country. Reading and math skills Is it fair to all concerned? The Cayman Islands Literacy Strategy (CILS) was de- are the cornerstone of learning and Rotary Sunrise is Will it build goodwill and better veloped by the Department of Educational Services and delighted to support a programme that fills the gap for was introduced to primary schools in 2008 and Secon- children in our country who require assistance in mas- friendships? dary Schools from September 2009. All timetables now tering these skills. Will it be beneficial include Literacy classes. The Academy of Reading and Math is suitable for chil- to all concerned? Tier 2 in the strategy involves Autoskill Reading soft- dren and adults of all ages and Rotary Sunrise has ware. Over 170 middle school students have been assisted students from adult learners to children. All the * identified to benefit from the Academy of Reading and students have felt and seen the benefits; they have all to this end, Rotary Sunrise purchased the software and talked about the programme with enthusiasm and ex- coordinated the training for teachers. Ms Avinel Ruther- citement and have made significant progress to date. The Rotary Grace ford arrived in Cayman on 14th February to train teach- Through The Academy of Reading, we have the oppor- O God and giver of all good ers and members of the Department of Education Ser- tunity to help improve the lives of individuals within our We thank thee for our daily food vices. We are delighted to have Ms Rutherford in Cay- community through literacy improvement. Rotary Sun- man; she has provided training at more than 25 schools rise is immensely proud to be involved in the Academy May Rotary friends in the Bahamas to date, in addition to training at of Reading programme and to help improve literacy and Rotary ways, “Project Read” an Adult Literacy Program of the Rotary levels in the Cayman Islands. Help us to serve thee all our days. Club of East Nassau. Ms Rutherford is a seasoned teacher and educator whose experience spans 15 * years. She currently holds a full time position with the

A few Prayers are Answered for the Freeman Family PAST PRESIDENTS ROTARY SUNRISE Many Sunrise Rotarians have stepped up to help out our fellow Rotarian Lee Freeman who Charter President is struggling with Cancer and undergoing treatment in Miami. At last week’s meeting we Alastair Paterson had a moment of silence and prayer for Lee and his family. President Winston asked mem- bers to step up and help the family out during this financially difficult time as this is a long 2002—2003 and costly process for anyone and in Lee's case, lonely as well as his wife Gunilla has re- J. Gordon Hewitt mained in Cayman with their two young children. 2003 - 2004 Garth Arch, one of our newest Rotarians, generously donated a laptop to the Gunilla family as their laptop had gone down and were unable to communicate Lee via ; they are Christopher Bowring back in communication with their father now. 2004 - 2005 Victor Corcoran offered a reduced rate for overseas calls, PP Woody Foster offered to donate frequent Stuart N. Diamond flyer miles, PP/Honorary Rotarian Eddie Balderamos offered hotel accommodation for the Freeman family when they are ready to visit him in Miami. Gunilla has expressed her gratitude to everyone in the club and 2005 - 2006 is very thankful for the offers. Hendrik Jan van Genderen 2006 - 2007 J. Rosalie Jamieson 2007 - 2008 Woodrow Foster 2008 - 2009 Volume 3, Issue 32 Page 3

Health Fair proved to be a Hugh Success! Rotary Sunrise of Events ************************************* Over fifty children passed through the screening and Wii Challenge exercise at the Health Coming up… Fair over the past weekend. Javier Powery was the winner of the Wii Fit Machine. Many March 7, Family Fun day thanks to Rotarian Emma Howe and Secretary Christine who organized the event as well as March 13, Casino Night the twenty Rotarians who volunteered their Saturday to make the event a success. Well done April, Heart Fund Health Fair May 9, President Winston ’ s Brunch, Straw- Rotary Sunrise! berry Hill, Jamaica May 22, Wine Society June Fellowship in Montreal at the interna- tional Convention

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Sunrise Birthdays & Anniversaries

March Birthdays Simon Watson March 2nd Berna Cummings March 4 Maree Martin March 11 David Gordon March 11 Bruce John March 14 Martha Connolly March 16 James Chiweshe March 18 Garth Bryce March 18 Richard Purdom March 26 David Watler March 27 March Anniversaries Family Fun Day Hendrik Genderen March 5 Mark Fagan March 4 Simon Amsbury March 8 Barbara Oosterwyk March 8 Gillian Bedasse March 15 Steven Sokohl March 18 Claude Myles March 20 Patricia Steward March 24 Gareth Pulman March 27 Marilyn Conolly March 27 Laetitia Bush March 29 March Club Anniversaries Shannon Sylvestre March 4

Reminder to Red Badgers Red Badgers are reminded to submit their bio / job talk to Rot. Tara for publication in the Sun. Please include interesting facts like hobbies, most embarrassing moment etc! Heads Up—Casino Night This Weekend DON’T FORGET CASINO NIGHT SATURDAY MARCH 13TH @ WESTIN’ CASUARINA We appreciate all of the help and hard work everyone has put into to making Casino Night a huge success! Many Members thanks to all of those who have donated prizes and col- lected prizes. Please remember that All unsold tickets for Casino Night Rotary Sunrise must be turned in TODAY or consider them SOLD! District 7020

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Ducks in Heaven Rotary International Resources for new members Three women die together in an accident Rotary Cayman Islands And go to heaven. Make-Up When they get there, St. Peter says, 'We only have one rule here in Check out Welcome to Rotary, a short Opportunities heaven: Don't step on the ducks!' new video segment, viewable now on the RI Web site. Less than four min- So they enter heaven, and sure enough, Rotary Central There are ducks all over the place. utes long, and offering a broad over- meets on Tuesdays at It is almost impossible not to step on a duck, view of Rotary and the four Avenues And although they try their best to avoid them, 7:00 pm for 7:30pm at The first woman accidentally steps on one. of Service, this video provides an ex- Along comes St. Peter with the ugliest man she ever saw. Dolce –Vita St. Peter chains them together and says, cellent introduction to Rotary club 'Your punishment for stepping on a duck is to membership for new or prospective Westshore Centre Spend eternity chained to this ugly man!' members. The next day, Rotary Grand Cayman The second woman steps accidentally on a duck And along comes St. Peter, Find the video by going to meets on Thursdays at Who doesn't miss a thing. 12:15 pm at The With him is another extremely ugly man. www.rotary.org and clicking on Mem- He chains them together bers, New Members, Getting Involved. Westin Casuarina. With the same admonishment as for the first woman. Use this video during the opening seg- Rotaract The third woman has observed all this and, Not wanting to be chained Grand Cayman For all eternity to an ugly man, is very, VERY careful where she steps. meets on Thursdays at She manages to go months 6:45 am for 7 am at Reminder to Red Badgers Without stepping on any ducks, Icoa But one day St.Peter comes up to her Red Badgers are reminded to submit their bio / job With the most handsome man she has ever laid eyes on Very tall, long eyelashes, muscular. talk to Rot. Tara or Colleen for publication in the Rotaract Blue Sun. Please include interesting facts like hobbies, St. Peter chains them together without saying a word. meets on Wednesday The happy woman says, most embarrassing moment etc! at 'I wonder what I did to deserve being chained to you for all of eter- nity?' 6 pm at Fusion Restaurant The guy says, 'I don't know about you, But I stepped on a Duck. Conference Countdown 7020 District Conference 96 days March is Rotary Literacy Month Rotary International Please help Director Marilyn with her book drive by dropping book donations Convention at Fosters Food Fair. 144 days