| CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON THE Y ROPES COURSE! 
The ground-breaking ceremony for the Y Ropes Challenge Course was held on Saturday, 9 December 2017 at the Little League Field of Dreams . The Course is being built with funds from the 2017 Deputy Governor's 5K Challenge which raised a record $85,000! "I am delighted that work has now begun on the ropes challenge course and that it will soon be up and running," said Deputy Governor Franz Manderson . "The purpose of the DG's 5K Challenge is to help projects such as this, which are of benefit to the community. We aim to be part of the solution to the many issues that we face in the Cayman Islands." The course will consist of ground-level structures for team-building and communication-skills development, as well as a 50-foot tall Alpine tower for confidence-building and improving problem-solving skills. "We are thrilled that we have now broken ground and that construction of the ropes challenge course will begin next month," said YMCA Chairman Andrew Johnson . "We intend the facility to be of benefit to everyone in the community, especially our young people. On behalf of the YMCA, I once again give a huge thank you to the Deputy Governor and his team for raising the money to make this possible." The ropes challenge course is slated to be on budget at around $80,000, with the support of CUC, which has donated electricity poles. |
| 5 YEAR CELEBRATION SOON COME! |
|  We were so ready to celebrate our 5 years in Cayman! Unfortunately, rain forced us to postpone the event originally scheduled for 9 December. New date TBA! We look forward to celebrating with you in the new year! We still want to thank those that supported our planning efforts, including Tony's Toys, Foster Food Fair IGA, 94.9 BOB FM, Intec, Maedac Supply, the Cayman Islands Little League Association, and our wonderful volunteers! |
| VOLUNTEER! MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Y is always looking for a few good volunteers . If you're interested in becoming a volunteer or have already signed up as one, please join us for one of our volunteer information sessions taking place from now until the end of February. For more information click here. 
When Jan 4th, 4:00-5:30pm Jan 10th, 12:00-1:00pm Jan 24th, 5:00-6:30pm Feb 7th, 12:00-1:00pm Feb 26th, 5:00-6:30pm Where Chamber of Commerce, Governor's Square (across from Governor's Beach, near Cost-U-Less & Perk-Up Coffee) Contact Jenny Stuesser P: 929-1850 E: volunteer@ymcacayman.ky |
| THE Y EASP IS CLASSROOM OF THE MONTH! |
| The West Bay Eco Warriors are part of the Y EASP and were recently recognised as "Cayman First's Classroom of the Month". Watch the video below. Way to go guys!
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| THANK YOU TO OUR INDIVIDUAL FOUNDERS... GOLD J.C. Calhoun Jon & Pamela Fowler Michael & Jennifer Godfrey Rod & Jackie Hansen Peter & Sara MacKay SILVER The Boxall-Grover Family Russ & Mary Brandes Kass Coleman The Crighton Family Susan Lindsay David & Vicki Legge Lynn & Alan Roffey Sharon Roulstone Dan & Lisa Scott Gregory Smith Paul & Emily Tibbetts EMERALD Garth & Dana Arch Troy & Lisa Burke The Courtis Family David & Christina Kirkaldy Dale & Sheila Crighton Donovan Ebanks Scott & Kathryn Elphinstone David & Susan Jezek Andrew & Christie Johnson Norman Klein & Christine Maltman Michael & Melissa McWatt Gary & Angel Rutty Anthony & Patsy Scott Jude & Melinda Scott Bob & Suzy Soto Randy & Cindy Von Kanel Tony & Sharon Williams The Woodford Family RUBY Jennifer Ahearn Tim & Eva Balls Kent & Amy Burke Pilar Bush James Butterworth Rob Imparato Gerard, Lexi & Kali Kirk & Rhonda Kelly Reginald & Jasmina Edwards Alan & Marcia Milgate Thomas & Lori Parsons The Thomas Family The Totten Family David & Monica Watler Ormond & Rachel Williams SAPPHIRE The Allott Family Alwin & Smita Almeida Albert & Esther Anderson Collin & Dionne Anglin Craig & Michelle Arch Mitzie & Jerome Bailey Wayne & Sherri Cowan Mr. Norman Bodden Mike & Maureen Depper Erwin Dikau Dr. Sook Yin-Eccles Isabella Finlay Shaune, Brett & Kyle Fraser April Cummings & Eric Frick Justin & Jordan Hartmann Richard & Sandy Hew Jennifer & Bryan Hunter Steve & Pam McFaddin The McIntosh Family Marcos & Gloria Montana Markus & Susan Mittermayr Haroon & Marion Pandohie Wil & Gwen Pineau Stephen & Juliette Price Bill & Donna Ramsay Gillian Roffey Serginho & Kellie Sandy Dominic & Jan Tomkins Luca & Lisa Uggeri The Waights Family Bob & June Williams |
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| THE Y BRINGS CUPCAKES & CHRISTMAS CHEER TO THE PINK LADIES! 
Students from the John Gray & Clifton Hunter Extended After-School programme helped spread holiday cheer at the Pink Ladies Christmas Bazaar recently. The JGHS cooking clubs baked over 100 cookies and cupcakes while the CHHS cooking students were on hand to provide decorating expertise to the children who stopped by to create their own cookie art work. 
Special thank you to the GEMS (Girls Empowerment Motivational Sessions) and Girls' Code Clubs for assisting with ornament making for all the children who attended the Bazaar. This is truly teen leadership in action! 
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|  Pam Fowler (on right) joined the Y board in January 2016 and wasted no time in getting involved! Pam has served on the Marketing & Events committee and also led an ad hoc insurance committee for the past year. At the beginning of 2017, she took on the demanding role of Board Secretary and, beginning in 2018, Pam will serve as Chair for the Board Development Committee. Pam truly lives her desire to help strengthen and develop the community through her dedication to the Y and its many programmes. You're amazing, Pam! Thank you for your service to our community! |
| ANNUAL LEADERS CONFERENCE  The YMCA will host the 3rd Annual Leaders for Youth Conference in January 2018. This conference is an opportunity for us as leaders, and as a community, to learn and grow together.
The theme for 2018 is "The Power of Perspective" and will focus on the role we play and ability we have to influence the youth we work with. Last year over 130 staff, volunteers and community partners attended the two day event and we expect even more in 2018! |
| HAPPENING NOW...CHRISTMAS BREAK CAMP! 
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|  ff To help people reach their God-given potential by putting Christian principles into practice in ways that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. |
| THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE FOUNDERS...
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GOLD Appleby CIBC Wealth Management Heritage Holdings Progressive Distributors Rawlinson & Hunter SILVER Burger King Butterfield Bank Cayman Airways Cayman National Bank Coldwell Banker Consolidated Water Cricket Square CUC Deloitte Global Captive Management Greenlight Re Rubis Subway Tony's Toys The Westfield Area YMCA EMERALD Aon Insurance Managers At Nature's Door Campbells Cayman Islands Yellow Pages McAlpine RE/MAX Cayman Islands Scotiabank YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg RUBY Appleby Arch Automotive Arch & Godfrey CIBC First Caribbean Dinner Martin Flowers Group Kirk Office Loeb Smith My Island Dentist Oceanfront Realty Queensgate Saxon Solid Rock Ministries SAPPHIRE Island Heritage |
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