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31 October, 2012Vol. 6 No. 17

2012-13 SunriseBoardPresidentTony Catalanotto

President ElectJ.D. Mosley-Matchett

1st Vice PresidentKim Remizowski

2nd Vice PresidentHendrik-Jan van Genderen

Immediate Past PresidentAndrea Bryan

SecretaryShannon Sylvestre

TreasurerGlen Trenouth

Club Service DirectorGina McBryan

Fundraising Co-DirectorJoanne Lawson

Fundraising Co-DirectorAlan Brady

Fellowship DirectorFrank Balderamos

Service Director - NewGenerationsDeirdre McFarlane

Service Director - LiteracyPauline McGettigan

Service Director - CommunityStacy Parke

Service Director - InternationalRichard Purdom

Communications DirectorChristine Mathews

Membership & Training DirectorKevin Butler

Rotary Foundation ChairJohn Elliott

Future Vision ChairJ.D. Mosley-Matchett

Speaker's Corner - Mr. Timothy RidleyRotary Sunrise is pleased to welcome Mr. TimothyRidley to address the Club on the topic of"Cayman’s electoral system – is it ensuringtaxation without representation?".

Mr. Ridley is a graduate of Cambridge University (BA) and Harvard LawSchool (LLM), qualified as a solicitor in England and is an attorney-at-law inthe Cayman Islands. For many years, he was a senior partner of theleading Cayman Islands law firm and from 1995 until 2000 headed up theAsia practice in Hong Kong.Tim specialized in a broad range of international financial transactions. Hehas wide regulatory and governance experience, having served on theBoards of the Cayman Islands Health Services Commission (2002-2005)and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (2002-2008, Chairman 2004-2008). He has also served on various consultative committees that advisethe Cayman Islands Government on matters relating to the financialservices and local industries. He writes and speaks widely on CaymanIslands legal, financial and regulatory issues, is a member of numerousinternational professional associations and has served on the editorialboards of leading publications, including the Harvard International LawJournal. He was made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in 1996 in

recognition for his services to the financial services industry and the localcommunity.

New Arrival

J.D. Mosley-Matchett

Well-Being OfficerBarbara Oosterwyk

Sergeant at ArmsJonathan Adam

Disaster RecoveryChristopher Bowring

Rotary 2012-13

Rotary International President

Sakuji Tanaka

District Governor 7020

Vance Lewis

Past District Governor 7020

Guy Theodore

Assistant Governor Cayman

Rosalie Twohey

Club EventsInternational ServiceCommittee Monthly MeetingGrand Old House Oct 30, 2012 06:00 PM

BBBS Cirque de KYWestin Casuarina Resort & Spa Nov 02, 2012 07:00 PM - 11:59PM

Dining Divas FundraiserOsetra Bay Nov 03, 2012 07:00 PM - 12:00AM

Pine 2012 Birthday PartyThe Pines Retirement Home Nov 17, 2012

CICC Jingle Bell Walk /RunThe Grand Caymanian Dec 09, 2012 07:00 AM

Upcoming BreakfastSpeakersOct 31, 2012Mr. Timothy RidleyCayman’s electoral system – is itensuring taxation withoutrepresentation?

Nov 07, 2012PP John ElliottThe Rotary Foundation

Nov 14, 2012Pres. Tony & DirectorsClub Business Meeting

Nov 21, 2012Mr. Philip RudgeChallenges Facing the Not forProfit Sector

Nov 28, 2012Mr. Jack ScottAuthor of Cayman Cross

Dec 05, 2012

Congratulations to RotariansSandra and Finley on the birth oftheir son Harrison NathanielAston Josephs on 22ndOctober. Harry weighed 4lbs15ozs and at last report Harryand his parents are all doingwell.

Dining DivasChauffeurs Wanted

Seeing as though men are not allowedto attend the prestigious Dining Divasevent, it has been proposed that to helpensure they don't feel left out, they canprovide their services as courteous welldressed volunteer taxi drivers for theevening. Rotarian Ian has spoken to a number ofyou who have kindly expressed an

interest, but now is the time to get formal. We are looking for drivers todrive their own cars to the event, pick up an assigned number of divas fromOssetra Bay and take them safely to their homes. The event is on Saturday November 3rd and will finish at approximatelymidnight. Any car will do, we're not insisting you hire Bentley's for the evening! Please contact Rotarian Ian if you're available.

Who Ya Fah?In case you missed last week’s pre-meeting slide show, here are theRotarians who were highlighted. Rotarian: Past President Hendrik-Jan van Genderen

1. Years in Rotary. Who was yoursponsor & why did you join?Rotarian since 1994, I was sponsoredby Carl Brown. First club was Centraland I joined Sunrise on day 1. Carlencouraged me to join a great serviceclub, he was right.2. Committees served on?Too numerous to remember.3. Most rewarding Rotaryexperience?There are very many positivemoments, Rotary is just part of mylife. One of the best was a trip to Haiti

in 1996 or 1997 with president Everard Leacock of Central. We helped the

Dec 05, 2012Mr. Roger MullerStay Focused

Dec 12, 2012Pres. Tony & DirectorsClub Business Meeting

Dec 26, 2012Dr. Dax Basdeo (tentative)Financial Service InitiativesFollowing a FinalizedGovernment Budget

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in 1996 or 1997 with president Everard Leacock of Central. We helped theHaitian Health Foundation with health projects. An incredible experience.4. Family particulars (eg. Single/Married, kids, pets, etc.)?I am happily married with Gelia and Anja is our 12 year old daughter.5. Nationality/Diversity? Dutch Caymanian (about half half) I lived almost half of my life in Cayman.6. Business Classification (what do you do for a living)?Water Resources Engineering.7. Hobbies: things you like to do in your spare time?Gardening, go to beach with the family, relaxing with family and a glass ofwine, have nice vacations.8. Something about yourself that most people may not know?In my younger days I used to make jewelry. Unfortunately I simply do nothave the time to do that now.

Rotarian: Treasurer Glen Trenouth1. Years in rotary. Who was yoursponsor & why did you join?(Just over 5, I was a guest for awhole year so technically 4).Tony.My former senior partner has beena member in the BVI for many yearsand had always suggested I should.Since I arrived I was busy with theestablishment of the firm and on theCISPA council so time was limited.After I came off the CISPA council, Istarted attending.2. Committees served on?Fund raising.

3. Most rewarding Rotary experience?Having a successful fund raising event.4. Family particulars (eg. Single/married, kids, pets, etc.)?Married (Jane), two boys (Ben 6, Josh 4), two cats (Tiggy and Missy)5. Nationality/diversity?British6. Business classification (what do you do for a living)?Accountant.7. Hobbies: things you like to do in your spare time?People have spare time? I used to play a lot of racquet sports. Squash,Table tennis, badminton and tennis.8. Something about yourself that most people may not know?I was, for a while, a ski guide in the French Alps. Rotarian: President Tony Catalanotto

1. Years in Rotary. Who was yoursponsor & why did you join?+/- 12 years. Sponsored by PerryRombough 2. Committees served on?Fund Raising. Community Service. Membership.3. Most rewarding Rotaryexperience?AZZ for the BRAC - A fund raiser thatwas planned and executed in a fewshort weeks in aid of Brac hurricane

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short weeks in aid of Brac hurricanerelief.4. Family particulars (eg.

Single/Married, kids, pets, etc.)?Married for 11 years to Lisa and have 2 children (Anthony 7 and Francesca2 1/2). 5. Nationality/Diversity? Born in Canada and am also a Citizen of a British Overseas Territory.Speak fluent Italian.6. Business Classification (what do you do for a living)?Real Estate.7. Hobbies: things you like to do in your spare time?Golf, cook, boat and hang out with my kids. 8. Something about yourself that most people may not know?That I spent 20 years in the corporate world.

Upcoming EventsSunrise and the other Rotary Clubs in the Cayman Islands all haveupcoming events - here are a few of them!

Dining Divas organized by Rotary Sunrise is on Saturday November 3rd atOsetra Bay. This is a LADIES ONLY dining event which promises to be afun girls night out. Contact Director Joanne for more information.

Shades of Red is the annual Rotaract Blue fundraiser to benefit theCayman Aids Foundation and other community service initiatives. It is onSaturday 3rd November at The Brasserie. Tickets cost $75 and areavailable from members of that club or by calling 917-8457.

Notices & RemindersMake-ups: In addition to make-up opportunities atSunrise you can make up at another Club inGrand Cayman. The meeting time and place ofthe other Clubs are:!"#$%$&#'()*+,'-+./+0.$10'$#'2,3345'$#'6*))'"7'(+$/0!"#$%$&#'8)*9'"7':%$/.'8$15$/,';<*%0.$10'$#'=,33$5$#';<+'()$&>';%*54+#?'8$5$/$'($1'

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StoriesGuests and Visitors from 24 October 2012...Posted by Gina McBryan on Oct 31, 2012

Visiting Rotarians on 24 October 2012 (assigned in):

Nova Hall, Rotary Club of Grand Cayman CentralNigel Twohey, Rotary Club of South East NassauNicole Thomas, Rotaract Club of Northern Caribbean JamaicaAdrean Russell, Rotaract Club of Grand CaymanPresident Sebastien Guilbard, Rotary Club of Grand Cayman

Guests of Rotarians on 24 October 2012 (as signed in):Peter Lundin – guest of Rotarian Finley JosephsMark McBryan – guest of Rotarian Gina McBryanJoe Zahn – guest of Rotarian Glen TrenouthNatasha Corron – guest of Rotarian John LeeFaye Lippitt – guest of Rotarian Pat StewardKent Green – guest of Rotarian Glen TrenouthEric Kline – guest of Rotarian Christian CartegenaLloyd McBean – guest of Rotarian Andrea BryanTanya Apperly – guest of Rotarian Geoff Mathews

Duty Roster for October 31, 2012Posted by Gina McBryan on Oct 31, 2012

Here's the list of members performing the respective dutiesfor this week's meeting.

Greeter: Grace: Rotarian TBA during meetingFour Way Test: Rotarian TBA during meetingRaffle: Sergeant's Assistant: Rotarian TBASergeant: Rotarian Ian Comins

Sunrise Birthdays & Anniversaries for OctoberPosted by J.D. Mosley-Matchett on Oct 01, 2011

Member Birthdays

Deirdre McFarlane, 7-OctShannon Sylvestre, 8-Oct

Betsy Kelly, 16-OctGeoff Mathews, 18-Oct

Member Wedding Anniversaries

Chris Bowring, 33 years on 13-OctChristine & Geoff Mathews, 1 year on 14-Oct

Sunrise Club Membership Anniversaries

Barbara Anley, 3 years on 14-OctDavid Gordon, 3 years on 14-OctConor Jennings, 3 years on 14-OctDavid Watler, 6 years on 18-Oct

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