Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Launches First Companion Club in the Region

The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman has officially launched its South Sound Companion Club, becoming the first Rotary club in the Cayman Islands and wider region to adopt this innovative model, designed to make community service more accessible, flexible and inclusive.

The new club was formally approved by an overwhelming vote of the Club’s membership on 16 April 2026, following several months of consultation, outreach and steadily growing interest.

An initiative encouraged by Rotary International, the Companion Club model expands access to Rotary by engaging a broader cross-section of the community, particularly younger professionals, former Rotarians and Rotaractors, and individuals who are passionate about service but unable to participate in a traditional club format due to time or lifestyle commitments.

Meeting weekly in a more relaxed and informal setting, the South Sound Companion Club has been intentionally designed to remove barriers to participation while maintaining Rotary’s core values of service, fellowship and integrity. Since early 2026, weekly gatherings have attracted a growing and diverse group of participants, leading to the approval of an initial cohort of nine new members in March.

Vinton Chinsee, President of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, said: “This is an important and exciting development for Rotary in the Cayman Islands. The Companion Club allows us to evolve in a way that reflects the realities of modern life, while staying true to our mission of service above self. It creates a meaningful pathway for more people in our community to get involved and make a positive difference.”

The Companion Club will operate alongside the existing Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, complementing its activities and strengthening its overall impact across the Islands. Club leadership has emphasized that the initiative enhances, rather than replaces, the traditional Rotary model.

Formal inductions of the new members took place on 23 April 2026, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a dynamic and growing addition to the Rotary network locally.

The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman looks forward to the continued development of the South Sound Companion Club and its contribution to community service initiatives throughout the Cayman Islands.

To learn more about the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman’s initiatives, visit http://www.rotary.ky  or follow the Club on social media.