“I think that education is a vehicle which can propel · “I think that education is a vehicle which can propel our country forward, and we need to have a strong appreciation for

“I think that education is a vehicle which can propel

our country forward, and we need to have a strong appreciation

for education in order to progress. We should be placing heavier

emphasis on the importance of learning and on diversifying

the possible fields of study for Bahamians. As a country,

we will need to increase our ability to compete regionally

and globally, and Bahamians need to be prepared for this.”

CHAUNCY ADDERLEY, TWO-TIME LCF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT(Master’s degree in Economics and Development Studies, London School of Economics,

bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Romance Languages, New York University.)Chauncy works in Management Support at one of Nassau’s offshore banks.

02 Message From Our Presidents

03 Scholar Profile: Dion Cunningham

04 Our Scholars

05 Scholar Profile: Nikita Shiel-Rolle

08 Scholar Profile: Denez Moss

16 Gifts and Grants

18 FOCUS: Building a Love of Learning

20 Our Donors

22 Scholar Profile: Kyle Chea

24 Financials at a Glance

26 Scholar Profile: Xavia Rolle

27 Boards, Committees and Staff

28 Scholar Profile: Gillian Curry-Trecoand Donovan Curry

( t ab l e o f con t en t s )

(message f rom ou r p re s i den t s )

02 www.lyfordcayfoundation.org

September 2012

With your support and encouragement, 2011 was a yearfor strengthening time-proven programmes, an opportunityto launch new initiatives, and a period of reflection andrenewed commitment on behalf of our Boards of Directorsand professional team. In 2012, these efforts provedto come full circle, with a generation of our scholarshiprecipients now directly engaged in the Foundations’ work,either as mentors, Selection Committee members, or staff.

The execution of our mission is strong and our dedicationto promoting Inspired Philanthropy remains a guiding forcein all we do. We are grateful to our benefactors for yourguidance, loyalty and financial generosity. Thanks to yourassistance, accomplished young people are helpingto drive forward The Bahamas in many areas, includingeducation, the arts, the hospitality and culinary industries,the financial sector and more. We have taken the opportunityto highlight just some of our scholars’ remarkable achievementsthroughout this book.

Under the direction of Lyford Cay scholar Felicity Humblestone(McMaster University, ’03), FOCUS, our enrichment initiativefor primary and secondary school students, retained 100percent of its participants in year one and welcomed 40 newstudents in year two. Seventy children are now benefitingfrom the inquiry-led curriculum they receive, free of charge,year-round. Pre- and post-programme assessments indicateremarkable results: on average, after just six weeks ofparticipation, the students’ reading skills had improved byone full grade level.

College Connection,meanwhile, continues to provide invaluablesupport to school principals and guidance counselors, empoweringour underserved youth to pursue higher education.

The Gifts and Grants Committee has deliberately directedits attention to initiatives benefiting the youth of The Bahamas.Nearly 90 percent of its annual budget is distributed to non-profitorganisations that positively impact our young people. Groupssuch as the Andros Conservancy Trust and the Cape EleutheraFoundation’s Deep Creek Middle School submitted comprehensiveand transparent applications to our Committee and, uponconclusion of the due diligence process, were awarded grants.Our partnership with these entities allows the Foundations toplay a pivotal role in the further development of the country.

We continue to enjoy a cordial and productive dialogue withrelated ministries of government in The Bahamas, including theMinistry of Education, as well as non-governmental partners likeThe College of The Bahamas, and deeply appreciate all of them.

Given the difficult macroeconomic environment, our Boardsof Directors have remained steadfast in their commitmentto carefully manage our financial resources.We are determinedto run the Foundations in a transparent and lean fashion. Forevery dollar we raise, 83 cents directly impact our programmes,

leaving 17 cents to cover operational expenses, inclusive ofsalaries. And, of all the funds we receive, nearly 75 percent areinvested in improving the quality of education in The Bahamas.We remain most focused on raising monies and working ona vision- and fundraising-driven strategic plan.

Our Board Directors are a group of committed individuals whobelieve in the transformative power of a high-caliber educationand significant community outreach. We are volunteers;passionate about assisting a broad spectrum of the populationand contributing to the national dialogue on country development.We insist on the highest professional standards, and arefortunate to work alongside a supremely talented team thatupholds our values.

We appreciate Deborah Loeb Brice, Peter Goulandris andPeter Vlasov’s service to the Foundations over the years andthank them for all they did during their terms as Directors.We welcome Arthur F. Coady, Rudy Crew, Brendan Dunnand Brent Symonette; their willingness to serve is meaningfuland we know that we will greatly benefit from their wisdomand experience.

We are grateful to you, our donors, for your generouscontributions.Without our devoted benefactors, we wouldnot be able to fund or execute our projects, and Bahamianswould be significantly less well served in the fields of educationand philanthropy.

On behalf of our Chairman, Mr. Manuel J. Cutillas, and ourBoards of Directors, we thank you for your interest, commitmentand financial support. The Foundations draw a great deal ofstrength and encouragement from knowing that we can counton your help. As you will see in the pages that follow, the seedswe have sown together are yielding positive and palpableresults of which we can all be proud. With your ongoingassistance, we look forward to continuing the cycle of givingfor the progress and benefit of all.

Respectfully,

Alessandra J. G. HoloweskoPresidentLyford Cay Foundation, Inc.

Loretta RogersPresidentThe Canadian Lyford CayFoundation

( s cho l a r p ro f i l e : d i on cunn i ngham )

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Living his dream and led by his passion is Dion Cunningham,a young Lyford Cay scholar who has let little stand in the wayof his musical ambitions.

In 2006, after earning a B.A. in biology and music from MacalesterCollege in St. Paul, Minnesota, Dion returned to Nassau to embarkon a five-year teaching career, with the hope of inspiring andmaking an impact on Bahamian students. He worked tirelesslyat preparing his pupils for national exams, and his dedicationpaid off when eight of them earned ‘A’ grades in their BGCSEs,with one student receiving the nation’s top score.

In 2009, Dion was presented with the Lyford Cay Foundation’sHarry C. Moore Memorial Scholarship — named after the lateFoundation Chairman, a great aficionado of the arts. The award,worth $10,000, provided Dion with the support he needed topursue a Master of Music Education and Certification Programmeat the VanderCook College of Music in Chicago.

“Through the generosity of the Lyford Cay Foundation, I wasgiven the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree, gaining

more knowledge and experience and meeting inspirationalpeople who have encouraged me to get to where I am today,”he said.

Dion hopes to change the perception of classical music in theBahamian community, making it less of an untouched stoneand more of a genre that is familiar and capable of transcendingdemographics. His plans include returning to The Bahamas asa lecturer and encouraging inquisitive musicians by passing onknowledge and abilities gained from his studies and experiencesabroad.

“I wish to prove to young people that music has the abilityto change lives,” he said. “I want to be an ambassador forThe Bahamas, showing the world what we can offer in termsof classical music. I have seen that there is a hunger in ourcountry for this particular art form, and I want to be able toshow Bahamians that it is possible to integrate classicaltechniques into the genres that we love and which are sofamiliar to us, like gospel music.”

“That night I felt like I had conquered the world.

It was something I’d never done in my country, and I didn’t know

how the Bahamian public would react. I was extremely pleased

at the audience’s appreciation for the music and performance.”

DION CUNNINGHAM, HARRY C. MOORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN THE ARTS RECIPIENT(Master of Music Education, VanderCook College of Music), following his first solo recital in Nassau

PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER RAMSAY

TRANSFORMING LIVESTHROUGH MUSIC

(2011 scho l a r s )

Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc.

Undergraduate ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYD’Anthra Adderley Elmira College BiochemistryJohn Alao University of Miami Pre-MedicineMarcel Amann California Maritime Academy Marine EngineeringRadejha Arthur Bethune-Cookman University MusicTamara Bain-Stuart Ohio State University HorticultureMarguereitte Beckford Taylor University Social WorkInga Bethel Kettering University EngineeringDanesha Burrows Florida Memorial University International AffairsChristina Carter Messiah College International BusinessRechea Coakley Trent University Forensic ScienceDavon Edgecombe Drexel University Architectural EngineeringRyan Ferguson Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Aerospace EngineeringAntoinette Fox Virginia Commonwealth University Forensic ScienceJulian Laing Beulah Heights University EducationLeslie Lopez Florida International University Hospitality ManagementInfane Lowe Kettering University Industrial EngineeringLeola Mackey Albion College Economics and FinanceBrenea Nixon Florida International University Forensic ScienceKhia Poitier Rhode Island School of Design Visual ArtsOrabessa Rolle University of Guelph Foreign LanguagesPhillipa Sands Trinity University PsychologyIssa Saunders Yale University Economics and Political ScienceBritney Seymour Taylor University Exercise ScienceTristana Shaw Dalhousie University Marine BiologyRichea Smith Beloit College Civil EngineeringTeneille Thompson Purdue University Speech and Language PathologyKaren Wert Samford University Physical TherapyAndrea Winder University of North Carolina at Charlotte Actuarial Science

DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS SPENT



( s cho l a r p ro f i l e : n i k i t a sh i e l - ro l l e )

A highly motivated Lyford Cay scholarwho inspires young people in The Bahamashad an opportunity to take her messageto a global audience recently througha United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) initiative in The Caribbean.

Nikita Shiel-Rolle put her Young MarineExplorers (YME) group in the spotlightduring a five-minute webisode as partof the UNDP’s Youth-IN Visions project,a digital platform of short documentariesprofiling young people making a differencein this part of the world.

“It was a very comfortable and excitingexperience to be a part of,” said Nikita.“With the work I do, it’s all aboutdeveloping youth and building leadershipskills, and sharing that message. Soanything that allows me to spread theword and encourage other youththroughout the region to develop theircapacity to become greater leaders,I’m happy to do that.”

Youth-IN Visions highlights the achieve-ments of individuals between the agesof 15–29 who have made exceptionalcontributions to Caribbean life. Nikitawas considered the perfect candidate,due to her groundbreaking work inmarine conservation and education.

Nikita established YME while studyingfor her undergraduate degree in MarineAffairs on a Lyford Cay FoundationBahamas Billfish Scholarship at theUniversity of Miami. Offering summercamps, after school programmes andworkshops with hands-on experiencein the Bahamian environment, thenon-profit organisation fosters curiosity,appreciation and respect for localecosystems while developing leadershipskills and abilities through scientific andartistic activities.

Next on Nikita’s agenda: completinga Master’s degree in Biodiversity,Wildlife and Ecosystem Health offeredonline by the University of Edinburgh.This distance learning opportunity willallow her to continue her vital work

teaching and motivating young Bahamians.

“I believe that bringing about change inThe Bahamas has to be done througheducation,” she said. “As much as Ishare my message with adults, bycaptivating and engaging the childrenand youth of this country, that’s how

we’re going to eventually see a transfor-mation. It will take a while, but that iswhat will eventually shape the country.”

Reporting by LCF scholar Sonia Farmer.Sonia is a writer, poet and founder of PoincianaPaper Press. She was also profiled in one ofthe Youth-IN Visions documentaries for hercontribution to the arts.

“i believe that bringing about social change

in The Bahamas has to be done

through education.”

NIKITA SHIEL-ROLLE,LCF BAHAMAS BILLFISH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

(Marine Affairs, University of Miami, 2010) and Founder of the non-profit organisation,Young Marine Explorers

SCHOLAR ATTRACTSINTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT


Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc. continued

Named Undergraduate ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYABACO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDDeyanza Hanna University of The West Indies Veterinary MedicineBrittany Symonette Monroe College Hospitality Management

ALL-BAHAMAS MERIT SCHOLARSHIPClifford Bowe Georgia Institute of Technology Mechanical EngineeringJenna Chaplin University of The Pacific Fine Arts and PsychologyGenymphas Higgs Drexel University BioengineeringJamia Moss College of St. Benedict Biochemistry and Spanish

BAHAMAS BILLFISH CHAMPIONSHIP SCHOLARSHIPBrenell Ferguson Florida Institute of Technology Marine Biology

JAMAIL SCHOLARSHIPXavia Rolle University of Houston Hospitality Management

HARRY MOORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN THE ARTSGregory Curry Berklee College of Music Music CompositionNathan Lightbourne VanderCook College of Music Music

ESTELLE SIEBENS EXCELLENCE AWARDKeia Ambrister State University of New York Naval ArchitectureCarla Gibson University of Georgia Special EducationSidney Russell Clarkson University Civil and Environmental EngineeringChristopher Tynes University of North Carolina at Charlotte Civil Engineering

TARTAN SCHOLARSHIPKavan Smith Drexel University Electrical Engineering


THE BAHAMAS NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR, 2011 LCF Grant Recipient

Graduate ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYDetra Bethell University of South Florida Counselor EducationTeo Cooper Florida International University Science EducationDonovan Curry Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Aerospace EngineeringDelia Ferguson State University of New York Urban PlanningOlubodun Tinubu University of the Witwatersrand General Surgery

Named Graduate ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYSHIRLEY OAKES BUTLER SCHOLARSHIPDelthia McKinney Yale University Public Health Administration

MACTAGGART SCHOLARSHIPRandy Taylor University of Arizona Geographical Information Systems

HARRY MOORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN THE ARTSDion Cunningham VanderCook College of Music Music Education

SIR JOHN TEMPLETON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPRev. Ernest Colebooke Vanderbilt University TheologyKayus Fernander University of Manchester Business AdministrationShatara Francis University of North Florida FinanceDavid Frazer Johns Hopkins University International StudiesKarin Glinton EDHEC Business School Economic DevelopmentFr. Tellison Glover Nashotah House Theological Seminary TheologyFr. Theadore Hunt University of Toronto Theology

Technical Training and Vocational ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYPrinceton Boston New England Institute of Technology Automotive TechnologyAlbert Braynen New England Institute of Technology Architecture TechnologyDonrico Brennen Chattahoochee Technical College Electronics TechnologyNadia Campbell Le Arti Orafe Jewellery School Jewellery DesignCordero Carey Southern Union State Community College Drafting and Design Engineering Tech.Michael Darville New England Institute of Technology Information TechnologyDeandra Duncombe Miami Dade College Dental HygieneJohnny Ferguson Daytona State College Automotive Service TechnologyBrickell Forbes Seneca College Computer Engineering TechnologyS. David Gibson Niagara College Electrical Engineering TechnologyRyan Hanna Universal Technical Institute Auto and Diesel MechanicsCalvin Ingraham Pelican Flight Training Center Professional PilotMyrlande Julien RCC Institute Fashion Marketing and MerchandisingDwight Knowles Johnson and Wales University Culinary Arts and NutritionMychal Lightbourne Seminole State College of Florida Architectural Drafting and DesignKelson Miller Hillsborough Community College Radiology TechnologistAndre Napier Daytona State College Electrical Engineering TechnologyLeo Rodgers Airline Training Academy Pilot CertificationIvana Smith Johnson and Wales University Baking and PastrySteffon Smith George T. Baker Aviation School Aviation Maintenance TechnologyJeffernika Storr Darton College Radiology


“The Lyford Cay Foundation is our main pillar of support.”

PETER DOUGLAS, FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER, ANDROS CONSERVANCY AND TRUST (ANCAT),a group dedicated to protecting the natural environment of Andros through education and preservation


( s cho l a r p ro f i l e : denez moss )

“I chose my career path with myself and my country in mind.

I believe that The Bahamas needs more skilled, native pastry chefs,

and I have also come to realise that I appreciate work that is precise, creative

and detailed. With the scholarship I have been fortunate enough to work

toward everything I have ever hoped for.”

DENEZ MOSS, HAROLD W. SIEBENS TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT(Baking and Pastry Management, Culinary Institute of America) and former Head Pastry Chef at the Lyford Cay Club

In Hyde Park, New York, Denez Moss, a student in theBaking and Pastry Management Programme at theCulinary Institute of America, proudly represents TheBahamas. Having gained admission to one of the world’smost prestigious schools of its kind, he has alreadymoved ahead of most in the game, but none can saythat he has done it effortlessly.

In 2007 he became an apprentice chef at the Lyford CayClub, and in 2010 was promoted to Head Pastry Chef.At the same time, he earned an Associate of AppliedScience/Apprentice Cook degree from The College ofThe Bahamas and sought career guidance from his latementor, Jasmine Clarke-Young — a former Lyford Cayscholar and renowned sous chef.

“Denez is one of the most gifted young chefs I have seenin a very long time,” said Pascal Hollaender, the Club’sDirector of Cuisine. “During the four years he spent withus, I was more than pleased to watch the increase in hisconfidence and see the positive effect it had on hiscareer.”

Gradually, Denez fine-tuned his route in the culinary artstoward pastry making, preferring the field’s encourage-ment of creativity.

“I chose my career path with myself and my country inmind,” he said. “I believe that The Bahamas needs moreskilled, native pastry chefs, and I have also come torealise that I appreciate work that is precise, creativeand detailed.”

Denez, who hopes to one day be able to perfect his workwith chocolate in France or Switzerland, is thankful forthe new avenues that his $7,500 Technical Training andVocational Scholarship from the Lyford Cay Foundationhas helped create.

“With the scholarship I have been fortunate enough towork toward everything I have ever hoped for,” he said.“Coming from a large family and with the economicdownturn, I could not have asked my parents to supportme in college. Between my own savings and the Founda-tions’ support, I’ve been accepted to the Culinary Instituteof America, which, for me, is a great achievement.”

MAKING HIS MARKIN THE CULINARY

WORLD



Named Technical Training and Vocational ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYBAHAMAS BILLFISH CHAMPIONSHIP SCHOLARSHIPAntonio Adderley New England Institute of Technology Marine Technology

DIANA, PRINCES OF WALES SCHOLARSHIPEvanette Burrows Rochester Institute of Technology Medical Informatics

HAROLD W. SIEBENS TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPTerez Fawkes Texas Southern University Medical Lab TechnologyKenrick Gardiner Texas Southern University Civil Engineering TechnologyTarahan Mackey Florence Design Academy Industrial DesignTanya Maycock Keiser University Medical TechnologyDenez Moss Culinary Institute of America Baking and Pastry

TK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPDandreia Bethel Istituto di Moda Burgo Shoe DesignBrandon Carroll Memorial University of Newfoundland Nautical Science TechnologyGarnette Hall Lincoln College of Technology Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tech.Chaz Knowles Fanshawe College Electrical Engineering TechnologyDaythan Newton New England Institute of Technology Building Construction Technology

The College of The Bahamas ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS FIELD OF STUDY NAMED AWARDAssociateGiorgio M. Bain Journalism and Communications Marilu Tolo ScholarshipGiavano F. Bowe Engineering Technology Godfrey K. Kelly ScholarshipSakinah N. Cargill Culinary Arts Gilbert and Lucia Greenway ScholarshipDarchell A. C. Creary Art Marilu Tolo ScholarshipKareem E. J. Cumberbatch Architecture Gilbert and Lucia Greenway ScholarshipRogette S. Delancy Architecture Bacardi ScholarshipBrandon Fernander Sociology Dr. Francis A. Adderley ScholarshipAntorn Forbes Law and Criminal Justice Marilu Tolo ScholarshipRashad C. Frazier Journalism and Communications William and Lynn Holowesko ScholarshipMarcel J. Gibson Law and Criminal Justice Marilu Tolo ScholarshipAshley Grant Mass Communications Goulandris Family ScholarshipCadisha C. Knowles Culinary Arts James George Mosko ScholarshipRashad McCoy Engineering Technology Barclays Bank ScholarshipKayshala Moss Engineering Technology William Jones ScholarshipCynthia Rolle Architecture RBC Royal Bank of Canada ScholarshipNastassia L. Sears Culinary Arts Mike Stubbs Enterprises ScholarshipMarquel Wallace Law and Criminal Justice Rotary Imagine ScholarshipShavan A. Ward Art James George Mosko ScholarshipLatia Williams-Taylor Law and Criminal Justice Marilu Tolo ScholarshipBerchel Wilson Law and Criminal Justice James George Mosko ScholarshipGlennelle R. V. Woodside Law and Criminal Justice George Encil Scholarship


“I’m so happy that the Lyford Cay Foundation

chose to assist our programme.”

DUDLEY SEIDE, FOUNDER, GRAND BAHAMA REACH OUT YOUTH ORGANISATION,which uses the sport of basketball to motivate and minister to at-risk boys and young men

in the most underserved areas of Freeport




The College of The Bahamas Scholarships continued

RECIPIENTS FIELD OF STUDY NAMED AWARDUndergraduateAneesah Abdullah Public Administration Marilu Tolo ScholarshipEmma Adderley Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipNikia S. Adderley Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipBrittney Armbrister Journalism and Communications Goulandris Family ScholarshipAlexis Bain Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipCraig G. Bain Management Marilu Tolo ScholarshipEbonette A. Bain Banking and Finance Marilu Tolo ScholarshipDaniel J. Bethel Computer Information Systems Marilu Tolo ScholarshipSinead Bethel Finance Rotary Imagine ScholarshipMartinique M. Brown Biochemistry Eleuthera ScholarshipSidney D. Bullard Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipElizabeth T. Carey Education James George Mosko ScholarshipTrevor Cargill Accounting Marilu Tolo ScholarshipAvonleh Carter Marketing Edna Frances Kelly ScholarshipDeAndra V. Cartwright Spanish C. V. Bethel ScholarshipIndira K. Cartwright Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipStephan R. Cartwright Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipDanielle Clarke Accounting Marilu Tolo ScholarshipAlannah M. Curry Marketing Charles Kenneth Kelly ScholarshipGretel Curry Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipFranklyn Donaldson Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipAlshirae Dorsett Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipFelicia L. Edgecombe Nursing Godfrey K. Kelly ScholarshipKrystal Ferguson Accounting Marilu Tolo ScholarshipBritanni T. Finley Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipFrancesca C. Forbes Education Godfrey K. Kelly ScholarshipReAnn N. Fraser Hospitality Operations Marilu Tolo ScholarshipGeleece R. Gaitor Hospitality Operations Marilu Tolo ScholarshipReonardo A. Gaitor Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipElgina T. Gibson Nursing Eleuthera ScholarshipMarcia R. K. Gibson Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipShaniel J. Gibson Accounting Barclays Bank ScholarshipCyntyche C. Glinton Computer Information Systems Godfrey K. Kelly ScholarshipColette Godfrey Marketing Kelly’s House and Home ScholarshipAndrew P. W. Gomez Accounting PriceWaterhouseCoopers ScholarshipTonya A. Hall Psychology Marilu Tolo ScholarshipDamicko C. K. Hanna Computer Information Systems J. S. Johnson ScholarshipRosell Hart Education Mike Stubbs Enterprises ScholarshipCarlisa D. Ingraham Mathematics James George Mosko ScholarshipNacoya Ingraham Education Erickson Family Inagua ScholarshipCiona O. Johnson Tourism Management Eleuthera ScholarshipLuke Johnson Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipMegan N. Johnson Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipClarnetta Jones Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipDonald W. Leadon Education Evelyn and Reginald Poitier ScholarshipO’Niel H. Leadon Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipAnwar T. Lewis Accounting Marilu Tolo ScholarshipOquendo D. Lewis Management Marilu Tolo ScholarshipJoel Lightbourne Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipJahleena Mackey Culinary Arts Marilu Tolo ScholarshipDramaine C. Major Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipLashanti T. L. Major Education Bacardi ScholarshipPreston G. R. Major Accounting PriceWaterhouseCoopers ScholarshipIan V. McKenzie Small Island Sustainability David Kelly Memorial ScholarshipFabian K. McKinney Computer Information Systems Marilu Tolo ScholarshipChristopher Miller Computer Information Systems Marilu Tolo ScholarshipShekeena Miller Education Eleuthera ScholarshipAnya Mills Education Rotary Imagine Scholarship


RECIPIENTS FIELD OF STUDY NAMED AWARDLatoya Moncur Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipDecele D. Mullings Psychology Marilu Tolo ScholarshipSheridan Murphy Electrical Engineering Bacardi ScholarshipInez Nairn Education Rotary Imagine ScholarshipRaven A. Najman Management William Jones ScholarshipJade M. Powell English Marilu Tolo ScholarshipDenell A. Ranger Biochemistry Dr. Francis A. Adderley ScholarshipDionne D. Robinson Education Marilu Tolo ScholarshipAntonia D. Rolle Banking and Finance Marilu Tolo ScholarshipAldino Russell Education Mike Stubbs Enterprises ScholarshipKrystyan I. Russell Electrical Engineering Marilu Tolo ScholarshipToika S. Russell Nursing Marilu Tolo ScholarshipJasmine Sands Accounting Marilu Tolo ScholarshipJay R. Sargent Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipSherina Saunders Education Bacardi ScholarshipLawrence S. Schaffer Computer Information Systems Marilu Tolo ScholarshipRayangelo S. Seymour Journalism and Communications Katherine T. Chambers ScholarshipGlenardo S. Smith Accounting Bahamas Supermarkets ScholarshipJustin T. Storr Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipLaketer Storr Education George Encil ScholarshipVascille Stuart Electrical Engineering Marilu Tolo ScholarshipIna Sturrup Accounting Berry Island ScholarshipGeorgette Taylor Accounting Marilu Tolo ScholarshipRashanna Thompson Marketing David and Nancy Kelly ScholarshipStevonya S. Thompson Electrical Engineering Marilu Tolo ScholarshipMario A. Tinker Education Goulandris Family ScholarshipNeko Turner Biochemistry Marilu Tolo ScholarshipJessica Turnquest Education Long Island ScholarshipLetrell J. Walker Education Godfrey K. Kelly ScholarshipBanygh A. Watson Management Bro. J. Angus Campbell ScholarshipFurricchia Watson-Saunders Tourism Management Berry Island ScholarshipAriel Williams Biochemistry George Encil ScholarshipKerri Williams Small Island Sustainability David Kelly Memorial ScholarshipSanchetta V. Williams Education Bacardi ScholarshipSimehia A. Williams Accounting Nicholas G. Damianos, Sr. Scholarship

Study AbroadAshley Adderley Business Administration and Marketing New York University Semester at SeaAlec Braynen Engineering Physics New York University Semester at SeaDominique Butler English Canada Student ExchangeKelron Green Computer Information Systems Canada Student ExchangeNate Hudson Biology New York University Semester at SeaAshley Johnson History and Geography Wheelock CollegeAlexandria Mackey Biology and Chemistry Canada Student ExchangeMekia Mason Psychology Queen’s UniversityArvis Mortimer Biology Canada Student ExchangeJan Turnquest History and Geography Wheelock College

“To me, a scholarship means that someone has chosen to invest in you,

hoping that one day you’ll be able to use knowledge and positivity

from your experience to do something good for someone else.”

LESLIE LOPEZ, LCF UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT(Hospitality Management, Florida International University), who has worked as a Head Cook at the Lyford Cay Club

The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation

Undergraduate ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYKelia Bascom University of Prince Edward Island Animal BiologyNajee Beckford Holland College Maritime Business ManagementCameron Carroll Acadia University Industrial EngineeringChantel Cochrane Saint Mary’s University NeuropsychologyMakeva Dawkins Canadian University College Biomedical ScienceDavid Frazer Trent University EconomicsPedra Minnis Trent University Forensic ScienceKrystal C. Morley University of Western Ontario Economics and FinanceKristian Plakaris University of British Columbia Mechanical EngineeringKermeisha Williams McMaster University Forensic Science

Named Undergraduate ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYBIRCHALL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPBrandon Wildgoose Saint Mary’s University Mathematics

BABBIE HOLT SCHOLARSHIPAriel S. Knowles McGill University Physiology

ROBERT A. NIHON SCHOLARSHIPSilia Woodside University of New Brunswick Marine Biology

RBC SCHOLARSHIPSNikita Charles Hamilton University of Guelph BiochemistryKiesha E. Hepburn Lakehead University Civil Engineering

EDWARD S. ROGERS SCHOLARSHIPTyrone Ferguson Dalhousie University Finance and AccountingCedricka Johnson-Clarke University of Winnipeg Economics/Foreign LanguagesDwight Newbold University of Waterloo Mathematical Economics

LORETTA ROGERS SCHOLARSHIPRojarra Armbrister McGill University International Relations

“Five years from now I see myself in a respectable

profession, using knowledge from this university

and seeing the return from this investment.

I am looking forward to applying this education

and all that I have acquired to my future life.”

DWIGHT NEWBOLD, CLCF EDWARD S. ROGERS UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT(University of Waterloo, Mathematical Economics) and son of Monique McKenzie, who works

in the Housekeeping department of the Lyford Cay Club



Technical Training and Vocational ScholarshipsRECIPIENT INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYGillian Curry-Treco RCC Institute of Technology Fashion Technique and Design

Graduate ScholarshipsRECIPIENT INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDYDonethia Hunt University of Toronto Education

The College of The Bahamas ScholarshipsRECIPIENTS FIELD OF STUDY NAMED AWARDAssociateTaris A. Major Architecture Rogers Family ScholarshipKeshan C. Mullings Art Windfields Farm Scholarship

UndergraduateAlicia S. Bain Education Rogers Family ScholarshipAnastacia L. Beneby Computer Information Systems Rogers Family ScholarshipAmanda A. Bethell Psychology Windfields Farm ScholarshipTamika N. Braithwaite Banking and FinanceLonelle J. Butler BiochemistryShanva Curry Public Administration Windfields Farm ScholarshipChevonne C. Francis Education Crothers Family ScholarshipLatonia N. Knowles Business Windfields Farm ScholarshipKeya Minnis Education Nihon Family ScholarshipCherish O. Pinder Biochemistry Rogers Family ScholarshipDesnie T. Pratt Education Rogers Family ScholarshipAshley T. Turnquest Biochemistry Windfields Farm Scholarship


“I want to return home and, with my education and experience,

start my own business where I might employ and train

younger students who haven’t had the opportunities

that I’ve had. I see myself developing the Bahamian trade,

so that I am able to bring advancements

to the Family Islands as well.”

DONRICO BRENNEN, LCF TECHNICAL TRAININGAND VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

(Electronics Technology, Chattahoochee Technical College)and son of Don B. Brennen, a long-time Maître’d at the Lyford Cay Club,

and Nurse Ernestine Flowers


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nt to say how important the grant is to us and how far it went.

ion really stepped up. It’s people like them who really give the kids hope.”

HAN COAKLEY, FOUNDER, MT. PLEASANT VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE,on a Foundation gift that enabled the group to purchase uniforms and equipment

Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc.Andros Conservancy Trust (ANCAT) $4,500Funding of a month-long summer school for underprivilegedchildren aged 9 to 15 in Fresh Creek, Andros.

Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund $5,000Assistance for Family Island communities severelyaffected by Hurricane Irene.

Bahamas Historical Society $10,000To help underwrite the cost of publishing a landmark bookentitled, The History of The Bahamas in Pictures.

Bahamas Humane Society ‘Project Potcake’ $9,212The gift helped purchase equipment for a mobileanimal spay and neuter clinic for the Family Islands.

Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organisation $10,000(BMMRO)Sponsorship of the production of five educationalvideos about Bahamian marine mammal species.

Bahamas National Youth Choir $7,000To underwrite the choir’s participation in the 2012 World ChoirGames, the production of two television specials, a newwebpage design, new costumes and musical instruments,and help with general operating expenses.

Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) $5,000Funding of the organisation’s summer teacher trainingprogramme in San Salvador, Bahamas.

Big Brother Big Sister $2,493To help provide supplies for an after-school chess clublocated in the Englerston community in Nassau.

The Cape Eleuthera Foundation’s BESS Programme $5,000Funding of a scholarship for a Bahamian student to attenda post-high school, one-year course focusing on theenvironment and conservation.

Children’s Club Methodist Mission $5,000The grant helped purchase equipment, supplies and foodfor this after-school programme in an economically depressedneighbourhood of Nassau.

The College of The Bahamas $291,284Provision of furniture and fixtures for the Harry C. MooreLibrary and Information Centre.

Deep Creek Middle School $45,000Three-year recurring grant ($15,000 per annum) to sponsorthree students to attend this unique private school in Eleutherathat concentrates on experimental and skills-based learning.

Every Child Counts, Abaco $7,500Funding of scholarships for students at the only schoolin Abaco assisting children with physical, developmentaland learning disabilities.

Farm Road Urban Renewal $20,000The grant was used to establish a computer lab in theFarm Road Urban Renewal Centre in New Providence.

Governor-General’s Youth Awards $100,000General operating support for this exceptional internationalprogramme for young Bahamians.

Grand Bahama Children’s Home $7,500The gift helped the facility meet some of its generaloperating costs, including the purchase of food, clothingand shoes for its young residents.

Grand Bahama Reach Out Youth Organisation $5,000In support of after-school programmes, counseling,mentoring, vocational training and sporting opportunitiesfor at-risk boys and young men in the inner city in Freeport.

The Hopedale Centre $50,000Assistance for the Centre’s clinical services programming.

The Hopedale Centre $7,500Funding of scholarships for students participatingin the school’s life skills and independent living skillsprogramme.

Lyford Cay International School $54,000In support of the institution’s partial scholarshipassistance programme.

Methodist Church Youth Summer Camp $5,000The grant enabled residents of four children’s homesin New Providence to attend Camp Symonettein James Cistern, Eleuthera.

The Ministry of Education $50,000To underwrite the purchase of textbooks and equipmentfor Cat Island schools damaged by Hurricane Irene.

Mt. Pleasant Village Community Association $2,350Funds were used to buy a game clock and uniformsfor the MVP ‘Jammers’ youth basketball league.

Nassau City Opera $2,500Sponsorship of a new and groundbreaking productionof George Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess’.

Rotary Club of East Nassau $16,714For the establishment of two computer learning labsfor inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison at Fox Hill.

Royal Bahamas Police Force Youth Summer Camps $10,000Provision of musical equipment and other necessitiesfor the annual camp.

South Andros Handicraft and Manufacturers Association $7,500In support of a four-week summer programme that teachestraditional Bahamian handicrafts to young people.

Special Olympics Bahamas $18,000The grant helped cover the cost of sending three athletesto represent Team Bahamas in the 2011 Special OlympicsWorld Summer Games in Athens, Greece.

S.T.R.A.W. Inc. Center for Young Women $7,231Funds were used to purchase equipment and programmematerials for a Family Island tour that included seminarson issues such as leadership, self-esteem and the correctuse of social media.

Swim for Ocean Survival $10,000Sponsorship of a programme teaching swimmingand ocean survival skills to public school childrenon the island of Grand Bahama.

TOTAL GRANTS: $780,284

(2011 g i f t s and g r an t s )


GIFTS AND GRANTS BY TYPEPROGRAMME EXPENSES


When asked what he would like to be when he grows up, FOCUSstudent Caleb Mahalland doesn’t miss a beat: “I want to be thePrime Minister. FOCUS will help me reach my goal.”

Clearly, big dreams are brewing among the young participantsof the Foundation’s newest education initiative. Launched in2011, FOCUS (‘Forward and Onward to College. Upward toSuccess.’) is a tuition-free school enrichment programme thattargets grade four public school students and sets them onan eight-year path to college and career success.

During a recent ‘Summer SLAM’ Open House, family membersof current and prospective pupils and supporters of theprogramme all gathered at The College of The Bahamas (COB),which has generously donated the use of its facilities to FOCUS,to find out more about how the curriculum is helping to shapethe young minds of today — and the potential Prime Ministersof tomorrow.

After a rousing morning rally during which the students dancedand sang about the selected word of the day, maths problemof the day and ‘SIP SIP’ (“say it properly”) exercise, some ofthem talked about their favourite activities and how they feelthe programme will assist them in meeting their long-term goals.

“FOCUS has taught me how to work together, not to be a bully,and to treat others as I’d like to be treated,” said fifth graderRashawna Rolle. “I like how the teachers never give up andlove us.”

(bui ld ing a love of learning at focus )


Another fifth grader, Harold Chipman,added: “I like how the teachers help us inlife. I would recommend the programmebecause some children will not be able toget into college and succeed in life, andFOCUS will help them.”

The majority of the students who success-fully complete the rigorous FOCUS curricu-lum — which is offered for six weeks in thesummer and 15 Saturdays throughout theacademic year — will be the first in theirfamilies to go to college.

The programme’s project-based learningapproach includes many creative andhands-on activities that keep the studentsengaged and make learning fun. The pupilshave shown remarkable progress not onlyin their academic lives but also in theirinterpersonal skills.

FOCUS started in 2011 with one cohort of30 children and added 40 more pupils inthe summer of 2012. A new class of 50students will join the programme each yearuntil FOCUS reaches full capacity in 2018,when it will serve close to 400 youngstersin grades five through 12. Admission is byapplication.

The curriculum is facilitated by collegestudents — including Lyford Cay scholars— under the guidance of experiencededucators. Therefore, it provides a uniqueinternship opportunity to aspiring teachers

formed just as much as those of their young

who feel that their lives are being trans-formed just as much as those of theiryoung pupils.

“One of the most valuable aspects of workingwith FOCUS is seeing kids in public schoolsjust like me grow,” said intern teacherO’Niel Bain, an English Studies major atCOB. “I think it’s very valuable to work withlocal kids to help them get on track tocollege. It’s been great working with themthis summer, seeing them learn and absorbwhat we teach them, and knowing that thisis going to help them later on in life andthat I’m impacting them in this way.”

FOCUS has also benefited from the timeand talents donated by many individualsand groups, including student tutors fromlocal schools and members of TimeWorks,the Foundation’s volunteer initiative.

“We are extremely grateful to those whohave provided us with financial assistanceand gifts in kind, as well as for the hardwork and dedication of our staff and thevolunteers who have made our first yearsuch a resounding success,” said FOCUSProgramme Director and Lyford Cay scholarFelicity Humblestone. “We have all learneda great deal together and really look forwardto being a part of this groundbreakingprogramme as it continues to expandevery year.”

Reporting by LCF scholar Sonia Farmer


FOCUS by Numbers

2011 ‘Summer Slam’ Stats:98% was the average daily attendance rate

80% of students had zero absences

90% of participants had a family memberattend at least one FOCUS event

After just six weeks, the averageincrease in the pupils’ readingskills was one full grade level

(2011 dono r s )

AMBASSADORS$50,000 and overJudith Loeb Chiara Charitable FoundationMr. Frank CrothersMr. and Mrs. Manuel CutillasDarby FoundationMr. and Mrs. Francis FouquetThe Hess FoundationMr. and Mrs. William T. Hunter, Jr.Inverland EnterprisesIsland CorporateLittle Family FoundationHarry C. Moore TrustSeacay CorporationMay and Stanley Smith Charitable TrustTempleton World Charity FoundationThe TK Foundation

BENEFACTORS$10,000 – $49,999AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Jorge E. BacardiDeborah Loeb Brice FoundationMr. and Mrs. Franz BurdaCranshaw CorporationThe Dana FoundationMrs. Norma T. DanaMr. and Mrs. Ignacio de la RochaMr. and Mrs. Lyman DelanoMrs. Hilda DelfinMr. and Mrs. R. Sean FarringtonMr. and Mrs. Basil P. GoulandrisMr. and Mrs. Alec HeadMargaret Mellon Hitchcock FoundationMr. and Mrs. Stephen G. HoloweskoMr. and Mrs. Hans H. Horn, Jr.Hull Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. George M. KappazMrs. Nancy B. KellyMr. and Mrs. Orjan LindrothLyford Cay ClubLyford Cay International SchoolMr. and Mrs. Thomas MaloneyMr. and Mrs. Stuart W. RayRBC Royal Bank of CanadaMr. and Mrs. Lester E. SmithMr. and Mrs. Peter B. VlasovYPI Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher MauraMr. and Mrs. Jacques MazardMewhinney FoundationMichaelcheck Fund at FidelityCharitable GiftMr. Robert MontgomeryMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey MorganMs. Frances B. PerryHenry Pope FoundationFrederick W. Richmond FoundationMr. and Mrs. Stephen RobertsMr. and Mrs. Peter SchiffDr. and Mrs. John TempletonMr. and Mrs. Bart TiernanMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. UlrichMs. Diane WallachMs. Shelby WhiteMr. and Mrs. Michael Whitman

FRIENDS$250 – $999Mr. Michael AndersenMr. Buck AutreyMr. and Mrs. Jason R. BernhardMr. and Mrs. John BottomleyMr. Bradford R. BossMr. and Mrs. Francisco Carrera-Justiz, Sr.Mr. John G. CoumantarosMs. Anne S. DaytonMr. Philip M. EisenbergMs. Katherine ElzaMs. Rose Burks EmeryMiss Maureen FrenchThe Fuller FoundationMr. Alden R. GibsonDr. and Mrs. Mark GoldMr. Nicolaus GoodMr. Basil C. GoulandrisMiss Amanda GrahamMr. and Mrs. John GriffithsMr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Hackbarth, Jr.Mrs. Nancy G. HarrisMs. Anita G. HerrickMs. Caroline Nunan HillMargaret M. Hill FoundationMargaret M. Hitchock Fund atThe New York Community TrustMr. and Mrs. David HollanderMiss Felicty A. HumblestoneMr. David C. HunterMr. and Mrs. Howard W. Hunter

PATRONS$5,000 – $9,999AnonymousMr. and Mrs. John T. Crone IVMr. and Mrs. Jan J. DanielsMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey EverettHenry Hillman FoundationArthur Loeb FoundationMr. and Mrs. Yves LourdinMr. and Mrs. Leighton W. McCarthyStanley R. Miller FoundationMr. and Mrs. Matthew NagleMr. and Mrs. James B. NottageMrs. Olivia OrrMr. and Mrs. Donald RobinsonUSSGA Memorial Fund Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Leandro VazquezThe John L. and Sue Ann WeinbergFoundation

ASSOCIATES$1,000 – $4,999Ms. Irene AndersenMr. and Mrs. Michel C. BergeracMr. and Mrs. Thayer BigelowBuckalew Family FoundationCashin Family Fund at New YorkCommunity FoundationMr. Gregory CleareMr. and Mrs. Charles W. Coker, Jr.Mr. George ConnellMr. and Mrs. Stephane ConneryMr. and Mrs. George CoumantarosMr. Jameson CraneMarquis and Marquise de RavenelMr. and Mrs. John FairchildGeorgandis TrustMr. and Mrs. Peter S. GregoryMrs. Sheila HaileyMr. and Mrs. Ian HarrisonMrs. Lynn HoloweskoMs. Jane IredaleMr. and Mrs. Sarkis D. IzmirlianMr. and Mrs. Nicolas KairisDenis P. and Carol A. Kelleher CharitableFoundationMr. and Mrs. Alexander LernerDr. and Mrs. Richard A. LernerMr. and Mrs. George LivanosThe Mactaggart Third Fund

Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc.We would like to thank the following individuals, foundations and corporations for their generous support.


FRIENDS continued

$250 – $999Mr. Peter J. HunterMr. and Mrs. Robin E. JeffsMr. and Mrs. Mike A. KlonarisMr. and Mrs. David W. LaughlinMs. Susan McCartMs. Vicki McGrathMr. and Mrs. David T. MorganthalerNewstead Foundation

The Teagle FoundationMr. and Mrs. Mark ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Patrick TurnerMr. and Mrs. George L. Unhoch, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Yorgos V. VardinoyannisMr. David WebbLionel Wigram Memorial TrustMr. and Mrs. John WilsonMr. and Mrs. William Wood

Mr. Gordon B. PatteeMr. and Mrs. Philip B. Pool, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Christopher ReganMr. Roger G. ReiserMr. Paul R. SandfordMr. Michael SandiferMr. Adrian D. SassoonMrs. Juliet SimondsMr. Strom SmithMrs. Frances C. Tapp


THE BAHAMAS NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR

( s cho l a r p ro f i l e : k y l e chea )


Seeking out a place in a new and ever-evolving society is no novel challenge foryoung university graduates. Since attaininghis bachelor’s degree in 2010, Kyle Cheahas travelled as far as East Asia, navigatinghis way to a career path which juxtaposeshistory and modern-day life.

Kyle earned the prestigious All-BahamasMerit Scholarship in 2006. The award, whichis funded by the Lyford Cay Foundation,the Ministry of Education and The CentralBank of The Bahamas, provided him withthe support he needed to attend VassarCollege in New York. There, he eventuallyfound his niche in History and ChineseStudies.

Throughout his undergraduate years, thescholar remained equally committed topassing on his enthusiasm for higher

learning. Working alongside the LyfordCay Foundation’s Director of EducationalProgrammes and Alumni Affairs, MoniqueHinsey, he made visits to Bahamian schools,relaying his experience abroad andemphasising the importance of universitypreparedness.

Determined to apply his studies to the realworld, the recent graduate travelled to HongKong in January of 2011. There he immersedhimself in Chinese culture and used hispassion for history to propel him into asummer internship at the headquarters ofCLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, an independ-ent brokerage and investment group.Working at the firm, the scholar was givenan opportunity to merge his enthusiasmfor the past with an interest in internationaleconomic development. Assisting thecorporation’s financial researchers, Kyle

gained a firm understanding of how histori-cal indicators can be a valuable resourcein predicting future market trends.

Kyle has since returned to The Bahamas,bringing his skills to the Ministry of ForeignAffairs in hopes of promoting the nation’sfurther advancement. The new ForeignService Officer in Training takes pride inhis work, which includes providing supportand information sharing to The Bahamas’national representatives.

Kyle has plans to go back to universityto pursue a postgraduate degree withfocus in international development andrenewable sources of energy. He hopesto rely on his experiences to assist inthe progression of an innovative andsustainable future for The Bahamas.

“Like any country, The Bahamas can always use people who are well-learned

in the areas of history and finance on an international level. A background

of history is universally applicable to the running of a country

and to ensuring sustainable development for a nation.”

KYLE CHEA, 2006 ALL-BAHAMAS MERIT SCHOLAR(History and Chinese Studies, Vassar College) and a Foreign Service Officer in Training at the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs

UNDERSTANDINGTHE PASTTO HELP CREATEA SUSTAINABLE FUTURE


USE OF FUNDSSOURCE OF FUNDS

(2011 dono r s )


AMBASSADORS$50,000 and overEstate of Jane Holt DunnRanco Capital Trust Group LimitedRBC Foundation

BENEFACTORS$10,000 – $49,999Birchall Family FoundationCarmel Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. Harry J. CarmichaelMr. Anthony S. FellMr. and Mrs. Christopher Hampton-DaviesMrs. Loretta A. Rogers

FRIENDS$250 – $999Mr. and Mrs. Michael CrothersPauline Dion-RowlattMr. Damien ForsytheMr. David JonesMr. Micahel KlaxMrs. John MappinMr. A. R. Deane NesbittDr. and Mrs. Brent NortonNuinsco Resources Ltd.Mr. Matthew ProudMr. and Mrs. Edward S. Rogers, Jr.Ms. Melinda RogersMs. Inge Spindel

PATRONS$5,000 – $9,999Mr. and Mrs. Ross McDonaldMr. and Mrs. Clifford Rae

ASSOCIATES$1,000 – $4,999Mrs. Colleen CarmichaelThe John David and Signy EatonFoundationMr. Howard Hacker and Lisa FeldMary Filippelli HallMr. and Mrs. Richard HallMr. and Mrs. Joseph KrugerMrs. Rosemary RathgebTD Waterhouse Canada Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Timothy UnwinMr. and Mrs. V. Prem Watsa

Donor lists recognise gifts received through December 31, 2011. If any error or omissions have been made, we apologise and ask you to notify usat T 242.362.4910 or E [email protected].

“The Lyford Cay Foundation has been a major benefactor

to the Home for a number of years. God bless the Lyford Cay

Foundation for their willingness to assist us.”

GENEVA RUTHERFORD, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER, THE GRAND BAHAMA CHILDREN’S HOME

For the year ended December 31, 2011 with comparative totals for 2010.Includes Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc. and Shirley Oakes Butler Charitable Trusts

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION2011 2010

$ $ASSETSCash 2,266,018 971,304Investments at Market Value 18,327,729 21,569,719Receivables 22,500 44,596Prepaid Expenses 6,474 6,474Total Assets 20,622,721 22,592,093

LIABILITIESGrants and Scholarships Payable 665,654 1,435,300Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 68,063 78,064Net Assets, End of Year 19,889,004 21,078,730

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 20,622,721 22,592,093

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES2011 2010

$ $SUPPORT AND REVENUEGeneral Contributions 1,406,060 1,044,423Endowment and Fund Contributions 748,611 884,600Investment and Other Income Net of Fees (549,351) 2,672,211Total Support and Revenue 1,605,320 4,601,234

EXPENSESProgrammesGifts and Grants Programme 780,284 3,044,993Academic Scholarships 640,231 564,137Technical Training and Vocational Scholarships 246,462 250,578College of The Bahamas Scholarships 290,620 316,000FOCUS Education Initiative 181,064 33,631College Connection and Speaker Series 85,313 –Other Programme Expenses 249,446 184,943Total Programmes 2,388,107 4,394,282

Management and General 331,665 329,774Fundraising 75,274 57,116Total Expenses 2,795,046 4,781,173

Change in Net Assets (1,189,726) (179,939 )Net Assets, Beginning of Year 21,078,730 21,258,669Net Assets, End of Year 19,889,004 21,078,730


(2011 f i n anc i a l s a t a g l ance )


For the year ended December 31, 2011 with comparative totals for 2010.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION2011 2010

$ $ASSETSCash 830,704 253,067Investments at Market Value 3,651,559 4,287,542Total Assets 4,482,263 4,540,609

LIABILITIESAccounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 69,767 75,112Net Assets, End of Year 4,412,496 4,465,497

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 4,482,263 4,540,609

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES2011 2010

$ $SUPPORT AND REVENUEGeneral Contributions 351,114 682,824Endowment Contributions – –Investment and Other Income Net of Fees (70,678) 345,964Total Support and Revenue 280,436 1,028,788

EXPENSESProgrammesAcademic Scholarships 197,870 195,000Technical Training and Vocational Scholarships 7,500 11,250College of The Bahamas Scholarships 22,544 25,101Grants: Ryerson University – 10,000Total Programmes 227,914 241,351

Management and General 105,523 136,740Total Expenses 333,437 378,091

Change in Net Assets (53,001) 650,697Net Assets, Beginning of Year 4,465,497 3,814,800Net Assets, End of Year 4,412,496 4,465,497

Independently Audited Financial Statements, IRS Form 990 and Revenue Canada Charity InformationReturns are available upon request



( s cho l a r p ro f i l e : x a v i a ro l l e )


Despite her young age, Xavia Rolle knowsjust how rare it is to find passion in a pro-fessional atmosphere. That’s why she’smade it her daily mission to bring enthusiasmand a drive for innovation to The Bahamas’hospitality industry.

The Lyford Cay scholar and graduate ofthe renowned Conrad N. Hilton College ofHotel and RestaurantManagement in Houston,Texas has plans to work her way to thevery top in her chosen field — all the whiledoing her utmost to further improve anddevelop the country’s hospitality service.

“My ultimate goal is to own a luxury boutiquehotel one day,” she said. “In the meantime,I am very interested in mentoring andmotivating people in my industry, becauseI know that persons who are encouraged

through top-notch training to work withpride and excellence almost always exceedexpectations.”

As a child, the enterprising scholar knewthat she was destined for the tourism field.Dedicated to her aspirations, she excelledin school and went on to earn the Founda-tion’s Jamail scholarship.

“Growing up in a home in which both ofmy parents work in the hospitality and foodand beverage services, I quickly becamefascinated by the field,” she said. “I wasdriven because I wanted to become anoutstanding part of our number one industry.It was for this reason that I chose to studyat Conrad N. Hilton College. I wanted tostudy at the best institute so that I canbe the best in my career.”

Since graduating in July of 2011, Xavia hasbrought her flair for connecting with othersback to The Bahamas, where she worksas a Social Catering Manager at the AtlantisResort. In her post-graduate days, shehas used her fresh eyes and progressivethinking to consider her role in the Bahamianhospitality field.

“Something that employers constantlyoverlook is the passion of the people workingin hotels and restaurants — it needs to beawakened,” she said. “I believe that, withcapable and motivational leadership inthe tourism sphere, our country will movetoward service which is attentive, skilledand impeccable, and which encouragesa sustainable industry.”

“My ultimate goal is to own a luxury boutique hotel one day.

In the meantime, I am very interested in mentoring and motivating

people in my industry, because I know that persons who are encouraged

through top-notch training to work with pride and excellence

almost always exceed expectations.”

XAVIA ROLLE, LCF JAMAIL UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT(Hospitality Management, University of Houston) and a Social Catering Manager at the Atlantis Resort

SCHOLAR STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCEIN THE TOURISM FIELD

( boa rds , comm i t t e e s and s t a f f )

Boards of Directorsas of June 12, 2012


Manuel J. CutillasCHAIRMAN

Alessandra J. G. HoloweskoPRESIDENT

Frank J. CrothersVICE PRESIDENT

Sarah A. FarringtonVICE PRESIDENT

Basil P. GoulandrisVICE PRESIDENT

Jeffrey A. EverettTREASURER

Alexander NeaveSECRETARY

E. Parker NeaveASSISTANT SECRETARY

Mr. Anthony C. AllenMr. Philippe BonnefoyMr. Arthur F. CoadyDr. Rudolph F. CrewMrs. Norma T. DanaMrs. Diana DelanoMrs. Lynn HoloweskoMr. Hans Herman HornMr. William T. Hunter, Jr.Mrs. Nancy KellyMr. Arthur D. LittleMr. Yves LourdinMrs. Kylie A. NottageMr. Stuart W. RayMrs. Betty A. RobertsMrs. Suzannah RobinsonMr. Paul R. SandfordMr. T. Brent SymonetteSir Orville Turnquest

EX-OFFICIOMr. C. William D. BirchallMrs. Loretta Anne Rogers

HONORARY DIRECTORSMrs. Dorothy BoothMrs. Penelope DauphinotMrs. Gundel S. DorranceMr. Peter G. GoulandrisMrs. Sheila HaileyMr. Alexander M. LaughlinMrs. Monique S. Moore

LCF Investment CommitteeJeffrey A. Everett, ChairmanPhilippe BonnefoyManuel J. CutillasMrs. Alessandra J. G. HoloweskoYves LourdinStuart W. RayPaul R. Sandford

LCF Nominating CommitteeNancy B. Kelly, ChairManuel J. CutillasNorma T. DanaSarah A. FarringtonBasil P. GoulandrisMrs. Alessandra J. G. Holowesko

CLCF Executive CommitteeLoretta Anne Rogers, PresidentJulie Carmichael Norton, Vice PresidentHarry J. Carmichael, Vice PresidentCatharina Birchall, Vice PresidentStuart G. Dunn, TreasurerTimothy N. Unwin, Chairman,Audit Committee

CLCF Audit CommitteeTimothy N. Unwin, ChairmanMary Filippelli HallPatricia Thomson Leonard

CLCF Development CommitteeHarry J. Carmichael, ChairmanCatharina Birchall

CLCF Investment CommitteeHarry J. Carmichael, ChairmanCatharina BirchallStuart G. DunnGregory Nihon

CLCF Nominating CommitteeJulie Carmichael Norton, ChairStuart G. DunnMary Filippelli HallMartha RogersRobert Smith

StaffMiss Maureen FrenchMANAGING DIRECTOR

Mrs. Monique A. HinseyDIRECTOR, EDUCATIONALPROGRAMMES AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Miss Felicity A. HumblestonePROGRAMME DIRECTOR, FOCUS

Miss Sheena FoxFINANCIAL MANAGER

Mrs. Arline DorsettADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Canadian Lyford CayFoundation

Loretta Anne RogersPRESIDENT

Julie Carmichael NortonVICE PRESIDENT

Harry J. CarmichaelVICE PRESIDENT

Catharina BirchallVICE PRESIDENT

Stuart G. DunnTREASURER

D. Bernard MorrisSECRETARY

Mrs. Colleen CarmichaelMr. Brendan DunnMrs. Mary HallMrs. Patricia Thomson LeonardMr. Ross A. McDonaldMr. Gregory NihonMr. Clifford A. RaeMiss Martha L. RogersMr. Robert SmithDr. Dean TseretopoulosMr. Timothy N. Unwin

EX-OFFICIOMrs. Alessandra J. G. Holowesko

CommitteesLCF Executive CommitteeManuel J. Cutillas, ChairmanAlessandra J. G. Holowesko, PresidentFrank J. Crothers, Vice PresidentSarah Farrington, Vice PresidentBasil P. Goulandris, Vice PresidentJeffrey A. Everett, TreasurerHarry Carmichael, CLCF Representative

LCF Audit CommitteeBetty Roberts, ChairPatricia Thomson LeonardYves Lourdin

LCF Education CommitteeSarah A. Farrington, ChairDiana DelanoMaureen FrenchBasil P. GoulandrisMonique A. HinseyAlessandra J. G. HoloweskoFelicity Humblestone

LCF Gifts and Grants CommitteeKylie A. Nottage, Co-ChairSuzannah Holland Robinson, Co-ChairLeh-Sih BoersmaElena de la RochaSarah A. FarringtonMaureen FrenchAnnette Nagle


( s cho l a r p ro f i l e : g i l l i a n cu r r y - t re co and donovan cu r r y )

Those who are passionate about educationknow that it takes more than sticking tothe books in order to be outstanding.Being successful requires a determinationcapable of crossing both cultural bound-aries and age gaps.

Just ask Gillian Curry-Treco — a maturescholar who has been transcending thegenerational learning divide since 2010,when she became the recipient of an annualgrant of $7,000 from The Canadian LyfordCay Foundation. The technical training andvocational scholarship provided Gillian withcrucial support toward her studies at theAcademy of Design at RCC Institute ofTechnology in Toronto, Canada.

Immersing herself in an intense 18-monthcourse in Fashion Design, Gillian was ableto greatly develop her professional skills.An avid seamstress, couture designer andteacher, the triple-threat is eager to hone

her abilities and make her talents knownto the international fashion industry.

Gillian’s dedication to individual advance-ment has rubbed off on Donovan Curry,her son and fellow Lyford Cay scholarshiprecipient. His relationship with the Founda-tion began in 2008, when he earned anaward worth $10,000 annually towardhis bachelor’s degree in AerospaceEngineering. Donovan went on to receiveanother Foundation scholarship and hasjust completed a master’s degree atEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University,Daytona Beach, Florida, graduatingwith a Distinction.

Gillian also graduated with Distinctionand was the Valedictorian for the fashionprogramme at her graduation ceremonyin the summer of 2012.

Both mother and son are looking forward

to contributing to the growth of theirrespective fields through the knowledgegained abroad.

“I know that there is a need for an in-countryflight school, and local education is thenext step,” said Donovan. “I would like toget into expanding the field. I can seemyself doing maintenance training whereI could cater to our national companiesand airlines.”

Like her son, Gillian intends to do her partto enrich The Bahamas’ budding industriesby using her newly gained skills to contributeto the evolution of young fashion designersand seamstresses.

“Taking part in the course has made mewant to teach again,” she said. “Over theyears, I have grown to know the value ofthe exchange of ideas and techniquesbetween students and instructors.”


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“After studying at my undergrad institution, I had to defer

for a year because I was not able financially to afford

to matriculate into Yale University. I’m very happy to be able

to say that I’m looking forward to returning to The Bahamas

and contributing in a very significant way. I look forward

to dedicating my life’s work here.”

DELTHIA MCKINNEY, SHIRLEY OAKES BUTLER GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT(Public Health Administration, Yale University)

AdministrativeOffice

T 242.362.4910F 242.362.5449E [email protected] www.lyfordcayfoundation.org

Regular MailP. O. Box N 7776Nassau, Bahamas

CourierTempleton Global Advisors BuildingWestern Road, Lyford CayNassau, Bahamas

The Canadian Lyford CayFoundationRegistered Office

T 416.933.2923F 416.933.2226

Mail/CourierExchange Tower130 King Street West, 20th FloorP. O. Box 430Stn First Canadian PlaceToronto, Ontario M5X 1K1Attn: Amy Loh, Administrator

The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundationis a non-profit, charitable organizationgoverned by the Canada CorporationsAct and its Regulations. It is a registeredcharity under the Income Tax Actof Canada.

CRA Registered Charity #:11921 9301 RR0001

Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc.Registered Office

T 212.682.0020F 212.682.9380

Mail/Courierc/o Putney, Twombly, Hall & Hirson, LLP521 Fifth Avenue, 10th FloorNew York, NY 10175Attn: Alexander Neave, Secretary

The Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc.is an American non-profit public charityincorporated in the State of New York.Contributions to Lyford CayFoundation, Inc. are tax deductibleunder Sections 501 (c) (3) and 170of the United States InternalRevenue Code. Also, Lyford CayFoundation, Inc. is not a privatefoundation as defined in Section 509 (a)of the Internal Revenue Code.

Federal I.D. #: 23-7025275State Registration: 041714-00

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