Rotary Club of Grand Cayman

13/07/2026

We’re proud to have hosted yesterday’s annual Seafarers Lunch to honour a legacy that has helped shape the .

It was a privilege to welcome seafarers, their families and members of the wider community for an afternoon of fellowship, shared stories and heartfelt appreciation.

We were honoured to welcome Her Excellency Governor Jane Owen and Premier André Ebanks, alongside other distinguished guests, whose presence reflects the importance of Cayman's heritage.

Our sincere thanks to our partners, Cayman Airways Ltd., Cayman Islands Government Ministry of Sports, Youth, Culture and Heritage, Cayman Islands Seafarer's Association, Progressive Distributors Ltd., Tortuga Cayman, Foster's Supermarket and The Grandpeople’s Dowry and to everyone who joined us to celebrate a remarkable legacy of service, sacrifice and community.

12/07/2026

We look forward to welcoming Cayman's seafaring community to the annual Sea Sunday Lunch at 1pm this afternoon, hosted at Seafarers' Hall in Red Bay.

It is our privilege to support this meaningful event, which honors those who helped shape the .

A big thank you to our partners, Cayman Airways Ltd., the Ministry of Sports, Youth, Culture and Heritage, the Cayman Islands Seafarer's Association and Progressive Distributors Ltd.

See you there!

Read more about the event: https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/06/24/caymans-seafarers-to-be-honoured-at-annual-sea-sunday-lunch/

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Cayman’s seafaring pioneers will be honoured with the annual Sea Sunday celebration, which Governor Jane Owen is expected to attend.

11/07/2026

The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman is ready for tomorrow's Sea Sunday Lunch, and we look forward to welcoming Cayman's seafaring community to Seafarers' Hall in Red Bay from 1pm for this special annual tradition.

Sea Sunday is a time to honour the men and women whose dedication, resilience and sacrifice helped shape the . It is our privilege to support this meaningful event, bringing seafarers, their families and the wider community together to celebrate their remarkable legacy.

Thank you to our partners, Cayman Airways Ltd., the Cayman Islands Government Ministry of Sports, Youth, Culture and Heritage, the Cayman Island Seafarers Association and Progressive Distributors Ltd., for helping make the day possible.

We hope you'll join us as we celebrate a legacy of service, sacrifice and community while continuing to .

Learn more about the event here: https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/06/24/caymans-seafarers-to-be-honoured-at-annual-sea-sunday-lunch/

01/07/2026

A new year begins with renewed purpose and a shared commitment to creating lasting impact.

We are delighted to welcome our 2026-2027 Board of Directors, led by President Dale Crowley, alongside President-Elect Glenna Dureau-Sargsyan, Vice President Tania Slijper, Immediate Past President Vinton Chinsee, Secretary David Kirkaldy and Treasurer Simon Hinshelwood.

Supported by an outstanding team of Directors and Committee Chairs, our Board brings together dedicated committed to strengthening our service, fellowship and leadership across the and beyond.

We extend our sincere congratulations to every member of the 2026-2027 Board and look forward to another year of living our motto, , under this year's Rotary theme, .

Read more about our new Board and Committee Chairs here:

Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Welcomes 20262027 Board

22/06/2026

Congratulations to Alan Roffey, recipient of 's 2025-2026 award.

This award is reserved for Rotarians who truly embody the motto of , demonstrating exceptional dedication, leadership and commitment to 's charitable mission. Alan's contributions throughout our 60th Anniversary Year exemplified these values in every sense.

Alan played a leading role in the inaugural Million Dollar Dinner, helping the event surpass its ambitious US$1 million fundraising goal and ultimately raise more than US$2.1 million in support of The Rotary Foundation, further strengthening our ability to create lasting change both locally and around the world.

Alan was also instrumental in establishing our first "Companion Club", creating a new and more flexible pathway for membership that helps ensure Rotary remains accessible, inclusive and relevant for future generations of leaders and volunteers.

He has also played a key role in the Hurricane Melissa relief project to construct the roof of the Montego Bay Boys and Girls Club and music hall.

Beyond these achievements, Alan's dedication, vision and enthusiasm have helped strengthen our club and expand our impact across the and the wider region.

Thank you, Alan, for your outstanding service, leadership and commitment. Your efforts have helped position the club for an even stronger future while making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless people.

Please join us in congratulating Alan on this well-deserved recognition.

20/06/2026

A new Rotary year begins with gratitude, fellowship and a renewed commitment to service.

Last night, members and guests of the gathered at Morgan's Seafood Restaurant to celebrate our 2026 Changeover Dinner, marking the transition of leadership and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

The evening was also an opportunity to recognise and thank outgoing President Vinton Chinsee and the 2025-2026 Board for their dedication, leadership and service throughout the past Rotary year. Their commitment has helped strengthen our Club, support impactful community initiatives and build upon the proud legacy of Rotary in the .

As President Vinton now assumes the role of Immediate Past President, we are pleased to welcome President Dale Crowley and the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Together, they bring a wealth of experience, integrity and passion for as they lead the Club into the year ahead.

Guided by Rotary International's 2026-2027 theme, Create Lasting Impact, we look forward to continuing more than six decades of leadership, fellowship and service to our community. Through meaningful partnerships, sustainable projects and a shared commitment to making a difference, we will continue working to create positive change across the Cayman Islands and beyond.

Please join us in thanking President Vinton Chinsee and the 2025-2026 Board for their outstanding service, and congratulating President Dale Crowley and the incoming Board as they begin their Rotary year.

Together, we will continue to .

27/05/2026

Derek and Greg continue onward, from the hilltop town of Orvieto, into the valley and up the next hill, stopping for the night at Bolsena, which sits on Lake Bolsena. The next day, skirting the lake as they climb the next ridge, they hike to Montefiascone, where Derek spends the afternoon looking for a good place to get a pedicure.

Derek and Greg are trekking from Lucca to Rome, covering approximately a half marathon per day, in order to raise funds to complete a permanent home office and kitchen for Meals on Wheels Cayman. Please join them in their endeavor by visiting https://www.pledgeasenior.com and making a donation, being sure to note "Trek for MoW Home" in the donation form.

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Derek and Greg continue onward, from the hilltop town of Orvieto, into the valley and up the next hill, stopping for the night at Bolsena, which sits on Lake...

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20/05/2026

Check out the musical offerings coming up from CayMusicA (formerly Cayman Arts Festival)! Among them is our joint fundraiser with Starlight, the children's music education program. If you haven't gotten tickets yet, get them now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rotary-starlight-fundraising-concert-summer-time-tickets-1988787386610?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawR7JS9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5R2hMNWNTUjNyNlF3RkJrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlIuC6lDx80qZSt-rs-mAdvo9kv96Crsutc2fpe2nJWBvVxnVBayFNiYBhSx_aem_9PYCoHrmgyqqcgWFLLyG2g&keep_tld=true