The
YMCA of the Cayman Islands recently hosted its Annual Board Retreat
in Cayman Brac. 14 Board Members and 4 staff spent three days in the
Sister Island discussing the organisation’s way forward under the
theme “Focus 2020”, while solidifying their strategic objectives
for the next five years. A few of the major strategic initiatives
involve the Y’s partnership with Little League and renovations to
the Field of Dreams, staff recruitment and development, volunteer
participation and recognition, as well as future capital plans for a
Y facility.

The
Y board has been holding annual retreats every year since 2014 making
this the 7th
event but it is the first time that the organisation has held one in
the Brac. Past retreats have taken place in Grand Cayman and at
various Y facilities in Florida. While in the Brac, the group toured
the Layman E. Scott High School where the Y hosts the Extended
After-School Programme for all primary schools. The group also
visited the Cayman Brac Sports Complex, including the pool and new
indoor facility for basketball and volleyball.

“I
am so pleased that the YMCA board chose to hold its retreat in Cayman
Brac. The organisation has been providing a great service for our
children in the community with the Extended After-School Programme,
and I hope their visits to the various facilities around the island
gave them some new ideas on how the Y can expand its reach and
influence on the island. Of course, in terms of environment, the Brac
provides an ideal backdrop for rest, reflection and inspiration. I
hope the board members had an opportunity to do just that during
their short stay,” said Hon. Moses Kirkconnell, Minister for
Tourism.

“It
is important for us as Y Board Members to get together once a year to
take stock of where we are as an organisation, to reflect on the Y’s
overarching vision and to flesh out our strategic goals and
objectives. It is key to our future success,” said YMCA Chairman
David Watler. “The Y is very fortunate to have such a dedicated
group of board members who give their time and financial support to
the organisation as well as activities such as these retreats. This
demonstrated commitment on their part inspires our volunteers, staff
and partners to have the same dedication to the Y. It is a positive
trickle-down effect.”

The
retreat was facilitated by CEO Greg Smith, and all expenses for the
retreat were paid for by the participants who stayed at the recently
reopened Alexander Hotel.

For
more information about the YMCA of the Cayman Islands, email
info@ymcacayman.ky or visit
www.ymcacayman.ky.