GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY
newsletter December 2012
midyear up is
A triumphant PDG Mar, spouse Nemia, DNC chair PDG Ben Henson and DGN 2015-16 Mai Ocampo
“ Time flies so fast. The first 6 months of this Rotary year are now in the past and we are here today to review what we have done in our clubs and in the District. The last 6 months have been busy for all of us because you and I started the Rotary year with intensity and very high hopes of achieving our goals.”
- DG Tony Bautista, message at the MidYear Review 12 January 2013
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161
3780
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3800
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3810
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3820
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3830
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3850
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3860
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134
3870
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Mid Year Review 2013 and 12 Candidates Forum PP Mai Ocampo of RC Central Tarlac declared as DGN for RY 2015-16
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District Membership Status
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RY 2013-14 Theme
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www.rotarydistrict3790.org
As reported by PDG Oyan Villanueva, Zone 7A Rotary Membership Coordinator
Engage Rotary, Change Lives theme disclosed by RIPE Ron Burton during the International Assembly of District Governors Elect
Rotary Club of Vigan Proclaimed as the Most Outstanding NGO of Vigan City for 2012
2013 midyear review by DG Tony Bautista
Let me get you through the significant events in our district for the first half of our Rotary year.
PETS My dear Peacemaker team mates, we started our term with the first district affair held in one of the best tourist destinations in the world, famous for its crystal white pow-dery sand - - Boracay Resort Island.
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ime flies so fast. The first 6 months of this Rotary year are now in the past and we are here today to review what we have done in our clubs and in the District. The last 6 months have been busy for all of us because you and I started the Rotary year with intensity and very high hopes of achieving our goals. RI President Sakuji Tanaka challenges clubs to conduct a club or community peace forum or a service project focused on peace. He also wants us to “Strengthen Our Club” by adopting a 3-year strategic plan identifying specific annual and long term goals, “Increase Our Service” by participating in a sustainable service project related to at least one of Rotary’s areas of focus, and to “Enhance Club’s Public Image” by undertaking a significant public image campaign to communicate what Rotary is and what it does. At the end of this Rotary year, all of us and all Rotarians around the world should be proud of this wonderful achievement.
Our aim was to provide the necessary leadership skills to incoming club officers, particularly the presidents and secretaries. We dreamt of combining learning experience with lasting friendships among the 100 clubs coming from 11 provinces in our district. The ultimate choice was Boracay, a place away from urban pollution, with premier facilities amidst the glorious nature, and the setting was perfect for the training, rest and recreation. The hosts Rotary Clubs of Metro Olongapo and Western Pampanga teamed to make the affair memorable
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n 3 March 2012, all the dreams were realized. A total of 414 participants flew in 2 separate flights, composed of incoming club presidents, secretaries, and district officers, together with resource speakers and ever supportive wives of Rotarians. At the PETS proper, we laid our district plans and goals which are focused on the 2012-2013 Rotary International Theme “Peace Through Service.” Six resource speakers, namely, Regional Rotary coordinator PDG Dave Villanueva of D3850, our very own PDG Mark Go, Probus Club chair PDG Ben Henson, District Rotary Foundation chair PDG Vitt Gutierrez, District Trainor PDG Jess Nicdao and District Webmaster/GML Editor PP Glo Nethercutt - all took turns in giving the attendees the knowledge they needed to be better leaders. At the end of the day, we all signed our commitment to make the theme Peace
Through Service a goal to reach and to be realized in RY 20122013.
DTTS 2012
The evening was full of fun, great island food, live rock music and lots of dancing! PETS 2012 was truly incomparable!
he almost perfect attendance of the incoming district officers in the District Team Training Seminar (DTTS) held on 13 April 2012 at the Holiday Inn Clark was a re-assuring indication that our team was ready to meet the challenges ahead. The half day seminar was orchestrated by District Trainor PDG Jess Nicdao and aimed to equip officers with the right information and tools to handle leadership challenges, and to impart the same to the clubs.
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Resource speakers included PDG Jess Lindayag, PDG Vitt Gutierrez, PDG Mark Go and PP Ron Nethercutt, who were tasked to impart essential knowledge and information on topics relating to “Roles and Responsibilities,” “Working with Clubs,” “Planning and Problem Solving,” and “Resources.” In the same venue, incoming presidents and secretaries who missed to attend PETS at Boracay were given their own orientation seminar. At the end of the day, all attendees to DTTS and PETS 2 were treated to a sumptuous dinner buffet at the hotel pool area.
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We had lined up powerful speakers that kept the audience glued to their seats: Mr John Silva, Trustee of Synergia Foundation, who talked on “Teaching the Teachers - Our Successful Approach to Raising Education Levels in the Philippines;” PDG Jun Farcon of D3800 who made a presentation on “The Rotary Foundation - Goal Setting and Strategies; Ms. Marial Dolores “Maruxa” Pita, 2011 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Awardee and Founder of Makabata School Foundation, who inspired us with her real life story and her work to save abandoned children; and lastly Ms Vivian Dolor, who casually told us her story on how she was able to help the children in their poor community in Iloilo, by initiating a project that provided a safe and easy passageway for children to go to school in her “Inspiring Story.” Our very own PDG Oyan Villanueva, Zone 7A Membership Coordinator, talked on “Membership and How We Stand Today.” This was followed by breakout sessions conducted by DGN Dennis Go on “Service Projects,” PDG JP Cadaing on “Club Administration and Protocol,” DRFC PDG Vitt Gutierrez on “The Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and GSE,” and the tandem PP Ron and PP Glo Nethercutt on “Members Access, Website and GML.”
Vivian Dolor is flanked by Evelyn Bautista, DG Tony Bautista and PDG Jess Nicdao. At left, Marixa Pita delivered her inspiring talk. Candlelight ceremony of presidents below.
The seminar was capped by a “Commitment Ceremony” when each and every president and District officer made their commitment to support and achieve the Club and District Goals for RY 2012-2013, highlighted by an emotional and touching candlelight ceremony. It was, undoubtedly, a strong finale, which left impressive effect to the attendees who stayed until the end, listening, learning, with high hopes that they would bring back to their home clubs every tidbit of wisdom gathered from DISTAS 2012, as it was meant to be .... a Rotary learning and experience.
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DISTAS 2012
The 2012 District Assembly (DISTAS) held on 14 April 2012 at the Grand Palazzo Royale, Angeles City, was meticulously hosted by the Rotary Club of Subic, aiming to make the event unique and memorable for Rotarians, particularly to the incoming club leaders.
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e conducted two Membership Development Seminars. Seminar for Areas 1 and 2 was held on 30 June 2012 at Ariana Hotel, Bauang, La Union, hosted by RC San Fernando La Union. Areas 3 and 4 had their seminar at Loui-s Restaurant, Balanga City, on 28 July 2012, hosted by Cluster 4B. Speakers in both seminars included PDG Mark Go who discussed “Increasing and Retaining Membership;” IPP JP Bolong who was inspirational in his topic “Three Generations of Service Above Self;” PDG Alvin Gonzales with his forte “Parliamentary Procedures and Protocol;” PDG Oyan Villanueva on “Strengthening Clubs Through Strategic Planning;” and PDG Chit Lichauco of D3820 who talked on “Public Image in Rotary Clubs.” PDGs Oyan and Chit then went on an interactive discussion on “Joint Rotary Club and Rotary Public Image Strategic Planning” workshop. PDG Tato Dimayuga of D3820 dwelt on “District Membership Strategy.”
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Membership in Rotary has always been a challenge to District Governors and Rotary leaders. Again, both seminars were successful in terms of attendance and the quality of speakers and the topics discussed, all aimed at retaining members and increasing membership to attain our goals for the Rotary Year.
We started with the keynote speech of PDG Sonny Coloma, Chairman of RLI Philippine Division and also the Secretary of Presidential Communications Group. PDG Danny Fausto of D3780 discussed the “RL Overview” which was followed by the “Facilitators Demonstration Sessions” for the participants that were divided in 3 groups. Different topics were discussed in the interactive sessions conducted by PDG Mark Go, PDG Danny Fausto, DGN . Dennis Go, PDG JP Cadaing, PP Joey Hipolito, PP Dan Galura and PP Rey Abellada. . The seminar was capped by the “Review and Evaluation of the Sessions” . where all delegates actively participated in.
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RLI seminar
With all goal to have more quality leaders and speakers in our district, we conducted the District Leadership/RLI Seminar on 15 September 2012 at the La Majarica Hotel, Tarlac City, hosted by Rotary Club of Tarlac Metro.
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rcc seminars
The RYLA EXPERIENCE 19-21 Oct 2012 Grande Island
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wo separate seminars were conducted: on 22 September 2012 for Areas 1 and 2, hosted by Baguio, and on 10 November 2012 for Areas 3 and 4 hosted by RC Central Tarlac. Topics and demos included mushroom culture tissue and production, substance preparation, asceptic procedure of tissue innoculation, substrate preparation and sterilization/fruiting bags preparation. Delegates went home with a lot of practical knowledge on the different livelihood workshops conducted during the seminars.
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fter endless meetings, ocular inspections and price checks, host Cluster 4C, headed by AG Buboy Valles, booked the famous Grande Island Resort, Subic Bay, as the site for RYLA 2012. About 460 delegates and Rotarians attended. The excitement of the event was best related by delegate James Rose A. Hombrebueno, President of Rotaract Club of Metro Clark. “October 19-21, 2012 was a blast for all clubs who attended the event themed “The Youth: Shaping a Better Future Today,” held at Grande Island Resort which you had to reach by boat. Full of excitement, the delegates were not bothered by the hot climate. When we reached the island, delegates excitedly walked around until the billeting of their room assignments were done, while others went to their rooms to refresh and prepare for dinner. The following day of delight came for the delegates as they rose early, anticipating the activities ahead. We gathered in the hall and heard the first speaker Mr. Lemton Agricola talked about “The Journey.” He shared his life full of lessons that truly inspired the participants. We learned about the bad effects of drug abuse and other vices. After Mr. Agicola, celebrity guests namely, Mr. Alden Richard, Mr. Alqyn Uytingco, and Ms. Jean Garcia with her daughter Jennica Garcia arrived. Screams and shrieks could be heard the entire time as they gave their speeches.
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After lunch, PP Abs Tayco, one of the ShelterBox Response Team members discussed about what shelterbox is and its recent contributions to the society during past calamities. After which, the most anticipated activities were held. The 381 delegates were divided into 6 groups. The group “lost in the woods” went around the island and searched for the battery flake and battery hall. the “waterborne” group were challenged to go to the beach, drench themselves and squeeze the collected water to fill the bottles. Inside the island was an obstacle course where participants in the “obstacles of life” group which were tasked to complete. Another challenge was given by the jungle natives where participants tried to ignite fire using primitive methods. The “shelterbox challenge” was where participants were dared to be the fastest group to set up the tent. These were not merely challenges, but an adventure that supplemented the knowledge of the delegates about teamwork, patience, cooperation, leadership and a lot more values to be learned. It was a very exhausting day of adventure, but it did not stop the delegates to enjoy the night as they watched the spectacular fire dancing, followed by the presentation of the incoming District Rotaract Representative for Rotary Year 2013-14, and the candidates for the Mr. and Mrs. RYLA 2012. Joining the party was local band that provided music till the night ended. A surprise fireworks exhibition amazed every one that contributed to their unforgettable experience. The third day came and it was time to go. Though it was truly a great RYLA adventure for everyone, the Rotaractors and Interactors were very satisfied. With the forthcoming challenges for the youth, this event gave them enough experience that would help shape them up for a better future and to be better leaders.”
RYLA 2012 was dreamt to be one of the best organized events in District 3790, and it was just that. For the 460 or so delegates who attended with varied interests, goals and ideas, the three days spent were probably the most meaningful three days of their lives as they discovered new friends, new ideals, and better purposes in life.
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RYLA 2012
TRF SEMINAR
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ne of he measures of success for the District’s performance is its contribution to The Rotary Foundation, and this is why we put emphasis on making all clubs understand the value of providing financial support to the Foundation. The TRF seminar held on 24 November 2012 at Widus Hotel, Clark, was meant to orient Rotarians on why, when and how they could contribute to TRF. The event was hosted by Cluster 3B with led by AG Zaldy Alegre. Following on the cluster’s trademark of starting an event on time and handling a program that runs on clockwork, the event was attended by 411 Rotarians. Plenary speakers included Regional Foundation Chair PDG Bobby Viray of D3780 who talked on “The Foundation Today” and Regional Alumni Chair PDG Mike Lirio of D3820 who entranced the attendees with his statistics of “Foundation Alumni. Plenary speakers included Regional Foundation Chair PDG Bobby Viray of D3780 who talked on “The Foundation Today” and Regional Alumni Chair PDG Mike Lirio of D3820 who entranced the attendees with his statistics of “Foundation Alumni.”
The plenary session continued with the presentation of DRFC PDG Vitt Gutierrez on status of clubs’ and district’s contributions to TRF. Before the end of the seminar, we recognized those who made donations to the Foundation, the new Major Donors, new PHFs and sustaining members.
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Interactive workshops followed, conducted by DRFC PDG Vitt Gutierrez and GML Editor PP Glo Nethercutt on “Future Vision Plan;” District trainor PDG Jess Nicdao, DGSC PP Gerard Adineau and DG Tony Bautista rendered “Matching Grant - Processes and Procedures;” PP Alice de Vera, PP Don Saldana and PDG Jess on “Understanding TRF and other Fund Sources.”
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ur original target contribution to the Foundation was $150,000 because our mission is to surpass the highest ever achieved by our District - which is $231,310 during IPDG Digna Ragasa’s term. However, during the DISTAS, we agreed to be more aggressive because of the benefits we get from our partner with other clubs and districts and the Foundation. This is why, we raised our target to $240,000. It is ambitious, but it is achievable. I asked each cluster to come with their own commitments, which I presented last year. Here is how we stand today based on the figures that TRF Chair PDG Vitt and I compiled:
DG TONY BAUTISTA GOLF CUP 1st Leg, 24 May 2012, at Mimosa Golf and Country Club hosted by RC Metro Olongapo 2nd Leg, 8 November 2012 at Beverly Golf and Country Club hosted by RC Dolores 2nd Leg, 11 January 2012, at Baguio Country Club hosted by RC Metro Baguio
TRF Target Commitment Cluster 1A, 5 clubs Cluster 1B, 7 clubs Cluster 1C, 9 clubs Cluster 2A, 3 clubs Cluster 2B, 6 clubs Cluster 2C, 7 clubs Cluster 2D, 7 clubs Cluster 3A, 10 clubs Cluster 3B, 10 clubs Cluster 3C, 8 clubs Cluster 4A, 10 clubs Cluster 4B, 6 clubs Cluster 4C, 12 clubs TOTAL
Todate
$ 8,000 20,000 32,000 6,000 14,000 14,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 16,000 30,000 10,000 35,000
$ 1,000 6,062 17,503 1,600 5,423 8,573 2,300 13,368 4,600 13,810 17,607 1,047 22,126
$ 240,000
$ 115,019
Against our target, we have already achieved 48%. But can we meet our NEW TARGET of $240,000? I am confident that we will surpass that number because I have so much faith in all of you. While we hope to contribute more this year, we will also get the biggest grants from the Foundation through the efforts of DRFC PDG Vitt and DGSC PP Gerard. Total grants for 11 projects from 9 clubs in the district as of 10 January 2013 is now more than $240,000 not to mention 13 other project proposals in the pipeline.
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District Christmas Party
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hat else more fun and enjoyable way to end the Rotary Year than to celebrate it with a Christmas Party? Dubbed as “Christmas Party - The Reunion,” this year’s Christmas party was held on 8 December 2012 at the Pangasinan Training Center, Lingayen Pangasinan, hosted by Clusters 2C and 2D, under the leadership of AG Liza Melendrez and AG Raymond Casipit, respectively.
The party, anchored on the theme retro, was attended by over 300 Rotarians. The celebration started at 8am with a Vintage Car Show sponsored by Northstar Motor Vintage Club coordinated by PP Alberto Jimenez. Through the initiative of DG Tony, this group donated Php8,000 for PolioPlus. Monsignor Ungson officiated a mass at 10am followed by a program filled with fun games, surprise numbers and entertainment which lasted till late evening. Indeed it was another memorable day in our Rotary year history!
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ur Membership Development efforts have been very challenging, considering the economic conditions prevailing and the calamities that hit our area last year. Increasing membership is the key to increasing Rotary’s ability to implement service and foster fellowship. Success in membership development means that there will be more eyes to see the needs, more hands to meet those needs, and more hearts to share, to make this world a better place for all. We started our term with 2,564 members and our goal is to increase our membership by 20% or net of 500 new members, which should then make our number to 3,064 members by the end of the Rotary Year.
Some of my friends are asking me, “Do you not ever get tired moving around?” I said I get my energy and inspiration from the wonderful works of Rotary clubs and Rotarians all around the District, but for the most part, it was your love, your kindness and hospitality that kept me strong. In behalf of my spouse Evelyn, please allow me to take this opportunity to express my sincerest appreciation for the time you spent, for the gifts and pasalubongs (which saved us a lot on our budget!), and thank you very much for the friendship and love you continue to share. I cannot ask for anything more.
To date, RI records show our net increase of 168 NEW members. This represents a net increase of 7.0%. I am not really happy. In fact, I was a bit disappointed. I thought this could not be possible considering the number of new members inducted during the club inductions and installation of officers. I’ve been calling all of my Peacemaker Presidents to please register their new members in RI members access to show the true picture of our membership. I am confident that during the payment of SAR this month, we will now register all our new members. I would like to express again my sincerest appreciation to all my Peacemaker Presidents for making the district 100% SAR payment compliant during the first 3 months of the Rotary year which could be recognized as a world record. Our Membership Extension is one area which can help achieve our goal. We have the following prospective clubs to be chartered this year: 1) RC Urdaneta Mid City, DGSR PP Edwin Aguirre; 2) RC Metro Floridablanca, DGSR AG Ed Panlaqui.
- DG TONY BAUTISTA STATE of the DISTRICT ADDRESS MID YEAR REVIEW 2013
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midyear REVIEW 2013 & CANDIDATES FORUM n the cool and spacious multipurpose hall of Baguio Country Club, the more than 400 Rotarians in the district got to see two distinctive events - the MidYear Review and the Candidates Forum.
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The fate of the District for RY 2015-16 was placed in the hands of a 16-member District Nominating Committee to decide the Governor Nominee.
GOVERNOR HOPEFULS
PP ROLLY FERRE RC LINGAYEN
Three nominees for RY 2015-16 governorship took their turn in convincing the Rotarians attending the MidYear Review 2013 that they were the right choice.
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PP ROGER SANTOS RC BALIBAGO
PP MAI OCAMPO RC CENTRAL TARLAC
After the Candidates Forum, the MidYear Review began at 4:30pm, highlighted by the State of the District Address delivered by DG Tony Bautista. His a d d r e s s s u m m a r i z e d th e achievements of the district in the last 6 months of the year - in terms of membership growth, projects accomplished and contributions to TRF.
After 4-hour long deliberation of the DNC, the result was announced by DG Tony Bautista. It was as expected - - - PP Mai Ocampo. A very tearful and jubilant moment for her father PDG Mar un Ocampo.
PDG Mar, spouse Nemia, DNC chair PDG Ruben Henson, PP Mai
12 January 2013 Baguio Country Club Hosts: Rotary Clubs of Baguio Sunrise and Metro Tarlac
DNC
The day would not be complete without a catching finale - entertainment, which the host RC Baguio Sunrise delivered, led by a very graceful dancing president. Rivalry forgotten, the 3 candidates joined the party throng, led by a very happy DG Tony, dancing to the retro music of the live band. After all, this is D3790. Governorship is just an event, not a fight. - Editor
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TRF SUMMARY
MID YEAR Review 2012
As of 11 January 2013
ASSESSMENT PRESENTATION by PDG Rolando "OYAN" V. Villanueva 2012 - 2013 Rotary Membership Coordinator Rotary International Zone 7A 2009 - 2010 District Governor Rotary International District 3790
Cluster 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C 2D 3A 3B 3C 4A 4B 4C
APF Other Giving $1,000 $0 $6,070 $0 $13,703 $3,800 $1,600 $0 $5,623.81 $0 $10,923.81 $0 $1,800 $0 $13,369.14 $0 $4,600 $0 $4,810 $9,000 $16,209.20 $1,000 $1,000 $0 $22,123.81 $103 $102,832.77 13,903
MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY As of 11 January 2013
Cluster 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C 2D 3A 3B 3C 4A 4B 4C
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1-Jul 142 211 273 65 170 170 174 274 268 157 284 130 246
11-Jan 144 223 294 69 173 188 186 301 288 178 297 137 264
Net Growth 2 12 21 4 3 18 12 27 20 21 13 7 18
% Growth 1% 6% 8% 6% 2% 11% 7% 10% 7% 13% 5% 5% 7%
Target 25 35 45 15 25 40 30 50 55 35 50 30 60
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2742
178
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1A
AREA
1 ILOCOS NORTE
ABRA
BENGUET
LA UNION
ILOCOS MT. SUR PROVINCE
ZAMBALES
PANGASINAN
TARLAC
PAMPANGA
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A TA BA
15
1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net Gain
% Gain
Bangued
26
24
-2
-8%
Laoag
24
24
0
0%
Magsingal North
17
24
7
41%
Narvacan
26
23
-3
-12%
Vigan
49
49
0
0%
142
144
2
1%
1B
1-Jul-12
11-Jan-13
Net Gain
% Gain
Agoo Central San Fernando City Metro San Fernando (LU)
22
27
5
23%
15
14
-1
-7%
31
36
5
16%
San Fernando San Fernando City North
69
73
4
6%
24
24
0
0%
San Juan
28
27
-1
-4%
Southern La Union
22
22
0
0%
211
223
12
6%
1C
1-Jul-12
11-Jan-13
Net Gain
% Gain
Baguio
59
57
-2
-3%
Baguio North
32
32
0
0%
Baguio South Baguio Summer Capital
27
30
3
11%
40
40
0
0%
Baguio Sunrise
30
30
0
0%
Downtown Session
22
27
5
23%
La Trinidad
16
23
7
44%
Metro Baguio
27
27
0
0%
Sagada
20
28
8
40%
273
294
21
8%
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2A
AREA
2 ILOCOS NORTE
ABRA
BENGUET
LA UNION ZAMBALES
PANGASINAN
TARLAC
PAMPANGA
% Gain
Urdaneta
21
25
4
19%
Urdaneta East
28
28
0
0%
Urdaneta North 2A 2B Central Pangasinan
0 16 16 1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net 4Gain 65 69
0% %6% Gain
25
25
0
0%
Dagupan
43
43
0
0%
Dagupan East Downtown Dagupan
38
38
0
0%
23
23
0
0%
Metro Dagupan Uptown Dagupan 2000
11
11
0
0%
30
33
3
10%
2C 2B ILOCOS MT. SUR PROVINCE
1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net Gain
Bayambang
1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net3Gain 170 173 0 17 17
%2% Gain 0%
23
30
7
30%
Mangaldan
18
21
3
17%
Mangatarem
26
26
0
0%
Metro Malasiqui
20
20
0
0%
Metro San Carlos
12
15
3
25%
San Fabian
21
26
5
24%
Sta. Barbara 2D 2C Binmaley Century
33
33
0
0%
1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net18 Gain 170 188
%11% Gain
30
30
0
0%
Dasol Bay
19
23
4
21%
Hundred Islands
41
41
0
0%
Lingayen
45
45
0
0%
Lingayen Gulf Midwestern Pangasinan
20
20
0
0%
19 174
27 186
8
42%
12
7%
N
A TA BA
Calasiao 2000
2D
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AREA
3 ILOCOS NORTE
ABRA
BENGUET
LA UNION
ILOCOS MT. SUR PROVINCE
ZAMBALES
PANGASINAN
TARLAC
PAMPANGA
N
A TA BA
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3A 1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net Gain 14 Central Tarlac 27 41 4 Downtown Tarlac 16 20 10 Melting Pot Tarlac 18 28 0 Midtown Tarlac 26 26 0 Northern Tarlac 47 47 0 Paniqui 40 40 0 Poblacion Tarlac 10 10 2 Tarlac 43 45 -3 Tarlac Metro 25 22 0 Western Tarlac 22 22 274 301 27 3B 1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net Gain 0 Angeles Kuliat 64 64 10 Angeles Midtown 14 24 2 Balibago 18 20 -5 Clarkfield 22 17 2 Dau, Mabalacat 26 28 5 Mabalacat 30 35 3 Mabalacat Clark 27 30 4 Magalang 16 20 0 Metro Clark 10 10 1 Pampanga North 16 17 268 288 20 3C 1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net Gain
% Gain 52% 25% 56% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% -12% 0% 10% % Gain 0% 71% 11% -23% 8% 17% 11% 25% 0% 6% 7% % Gain
Angeles
32
32
0
0%
Angeles Centro Angeles Friendship
15
16
1
7%
34
34
0
0%
Angeles North
10
20
10
100%
Angeles West
19
21
2
11%
Clark Centennial
25
27
2
8%
Metro Angeles Metro Angeles Centennial
22
28
6
27%
25
23
-2
-8%
157
178
21
13%
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AREA
4 ILOCOS NORTE
ABRA
BENGUET
LA UNION
ILOCOS MT. SUR PROVINCE
4A 1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net Gain 0 Central Pampanga 16 16 0 Dolores 42 42 0 Eastern Pampanga 21 21 1 Floridablanca 18 19 Metro San 0 Fernando 33 33 0 San Fernando 45 45 Southern 0 Pampanga 21 21 3 Villa De Bacolor 32 35 Western 9 Pampanga 35 44 San Fernando 0 Cabalen 21 21 4A 284 297 4B 1-Jul-12 11-Jan-13 Net13 Gain
ZAMBALES
PAMPANGA
0% 9% 26% 0% % 5% Gain
26
30
4
15%
Limay
22
22
0
0%
Orani
18
21
3
17%
Orion
19
19
0
0%
Mariveles
26
26
0
0%
Mariveles Ecozone
19 130 1-Jul-12
19 137 11-Jan-13
0 Net7Gain
0% %5% Gain
21 17 34 14 13 22 15 30 34 12 21 13
21 17 31 21 14 20 19 30 40 12 21 18
0 0 -3 7 1 -2 4 0 6 0 0 5
0% 0% -9% 50% 8% -9% 27% 0% 18% 0% 0% 38%
246
264
18
7%
N
A TA BA
4B 4C Downtown Olongapo Freeport Zone Iba Masinloc Metro Olongapo Olongapo Olongapo Centennial Sta. Cruz Subic Subic Bay Subic Bay Sunrise Subic Pearl 4C
18
0% 0%
Balanga
PANGASINAN
TARLAC
% Gain 0% 0% 0% 6%
GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
1-Jul-12
PHILIPPINES District ID
Club Count
Member Count
<25 Clubs
3770
60
1431
32
3780
102
2417
60
3790
100
2564
54
3800
90
2224
49
3810
90
2308
53
3820
104
2684
58
3830
86
2359
48
3850
51
1215
32
3860
95
2258
50
3870
44
1245
17
Total
822
20705
453
PHILIPPINES
31-Dec-12
District ID
Club Count
Member Count
<25 Clubs
3770
65
1592
33
3780
104
2568
63
3790
100
2732
49
3800
88
2299
46
3810
91
2405
53
3820
106
2718
59
3830
86
2438
44
3850
52
1293
28
3860
95
2392
47
3870
44
1280
14
Total
831
21717
436
31-Dec-12
PHILIPPINES District ID
19
% Incr Members Net Incr ClubsNet Incr Members
3770
5
161
3780
2
151
3790
0
168
3800
(2)
75
3810
1
97
3820
2
34
3830
0
79
3850
1
78
3860
0
134
3870
0
35
11% 6% 7% 3% 4% 1% 3% 6% 6% 3%
Total
9
1012
5%
GOVERNORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
Dear Rotary Leaders, Listed below are the membership figures as of December 31, 2012 per members access. The official figures may vary depending on club terminations for non payment of dues for December 31, 2012. Official figures to be released by RI later. Remarkable percentage membership increases have been made by districts 3770 (11%), and district 3790 (7%). District 3780 already exceeded their target membership for RY 2012 - 2013, (60 members), and district 3860 is not far behind with only 6 more members to go. District 3870 is leading in having reduced their less than 25 membership clubs with only 32% clubs (14 clubs) remaining. Districts 3790 and 3860 are now just below 50% less than 25 membership clubs. Let us strengthen our current Rotary clubs by having interesting, engaging, and worthwhile weekly meetings complemented by meaningful, inspiring, and sustainable community service projects. The zone committees (Strategic Planning Committee, Vibrant Club Committee, and New Generations Committee) are currently being formed and trained. These committees shall act as training resource for clubs and districts during district and club training events if requested. The members may be tapped for training purposes and shall travel anywhere at no cost to the districts and clubs. The whole team shall be presented during the Multi- District PETS in Cebu in February 2013. We have 6 more months to go! Let us work very hard to attract and more importantly RETAIN quality Rotarians into our folds. Let us share the wonders of Rotary to our friends and love ones, invite them to our Rotary Clubs. May the year 2013 be a fruitful one for Rotary! Happy New Year to all!
PDG Oyan Villanueva Zone 7A Rotary Membership Coordinator
31-Dec-12
PHILIPPINES
Target
District ID
2012-2013
Against Target
3770
1677
(85)
3780
2508
60
3790
2897
(165)
3800
2490
(191)
3810
2492
(87)
3820
2845
(127)
3830
2630
(192)
3850
1443
(150)
3860
2397
(5)
3870
1684
(404)
51% 61% 49% 52% 58% 56% 51% 54% 49% 32%
Total
23063
(1346)
52%
<25 club %
TRF SUMMARY AS of 11 JANUARY 2013
2A
APF
Other
Per Capita
Urdaneta
$0
$0
$0
Urdaneta East
$1,600
$0
$0
Urdaneta North
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,600
$0
APF
Other
Per Capita
$4,600
$0
$168
1A
APF
Other
Per Capita
Bangued
$0
$0
$0
2B Central Pangasinan
Laoag
$0
$0
$0
Dagupan
$0
$0
$0
Magsingal North
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Narvacan
$0
$0
$0
Dagupan East Downtown Dagupan
$0
$0
$0
Vigan
$1,000
$0
$0
Total
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
1B
APF
Other
Per Capita
$200
$34.13
Agoo Central San Fernando City Metro San Fernando (LU)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,270
$22
$40.97
San Fernando San Fernando City North
$4,800
$0
$0
San Juan
Metro Dagupan $0 Uptown Dagupan 2000 $1,023.81 Total
$5,623.81
$200
2C
APF
Other
Per Capita
Bayambang
$1,000
$0
$58.82
Calasiao 2000
$3,523.81
$0
$153.21
$69.57
Mangaldan
$1,200
$0
$66.67
$0
$0
Mangatarem
$500
$0
$19.23
$0
$0
$0
Metro Malasiqui
$1,000
$0
$50
Southern La Union
$0
$0
$0
Metro San Carlos
$800
$0
$61.54
Total
$6,070
$22
San Fabian
$2,000
$150
$95.24
1C
APF
Other
Per Capita
Sta. Barbara
$900
$0
$27.27
Baguio
$5,400
$100
$91.53
Total
$10,923.81
$150
Baguio North
$0
$0
$0
APF
Baguio South Baguio Summer Capital
$1,103
$200
$40.85
2D Binmaley Century
$0
$0
$0
$4,000
$0
$100
Dasol Bay
$0
$0
$0
Baguio Sunrise
$2,900
$3,500
$96.67
Hundred Islands
$0
$0
$0
Downtown Session
$0
$0
$0
Lingayen
$1,800
$0
$40
La Trinidad
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Metro Baguio
$300
$0
$11.54
Sagada
$0
$0
$0
$13,703
$3,800
$0 $1,800
$0 $0
$0
Total
Lingayen Gulf Midwestern Pangasinan Total
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GOVERNORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
Other Per Capita
3A APF Other Central Tarlac $2,901.52 $0 Downtown Tarlac '86 $1,100 $0 Melting Pot Tarlac $0 $0 Midtown Tarlac $0 $0 Northern Tarlac $4,890 $0 Paniqui $430 $0 Poblacion Tarlac $0 $0 Tarlac $1,000 $0 Tarlac Metro $3,047.62 $0 Western Tarlac $0 $0 Total $13369.14 $0 3B APF Other Angeles Kuliat $0 $0 Angeles Midtown $0 $0 Balibago $0 $0 Clarkfield $0 $0 Dau, Mabalacat $600 $0 Mabalacat $4,000 $0 Mabalacat Clark $0 $0 Magalang $0 $0 Metro Clark $0 $0 Pampanga North $0 $0 Total $4,600 $0
Per capita $107.46 $68.75 $0 $0 $92.26 $10.75 $0 $23.26 $121.90 $0 Per capita $0 $0 $0 $0 $23.08 $133.33 $0 $0 $0 $0
3C
APF
Other Per Capita
Angeles
$2,600
$0
$81.25
Angeles Centro Angeles Friendship
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,000
$0
Angeles North
$510
$0
$15
Angeles West
$0
$0
$0
Clark Centennial
$0
$5,000
$0
Metro Angeles Metro Angeles Centennial
$300
$0
$12
$1400
$0
$63.64
Total
$4,810
$9,000
4A APF Other Per Capita $65.50 Central Pampanga $1,000 $0 Dolores, San $54.76 Fernando $2,300 $0 $0 Eastern Pampanga $0 $0 $0 Floridablanca $0 $0 Metro San $0 Fernando $0 $0 $22.49 San Fernando P $1,102.20 $0 Southern $0 Pampanga $0 $0 $187.50 Villa De Bacolor $6,000 $0 Western Pampanga $5,807 $1,000 $165.91 San Fernando $0 Cabalen $0 $0 Total $16,209.20 $1,000
4B
APF
Other
Per Capita
Balanga
$0
$0
$0
Limay
$0
$0
$0
Orani
$0
$0
$0
Orion
$1,000
$0
$52.63
Mariveles
$0
$0
$0
Mariveles Ecozone
$0
$0
$0
Total 4C Downtown Olongapo Freeport Zone Iba Masinloc Metro Olongapo Olongapo Olongapo Centennial Sta. Cruz Subic Subic Bay Subic Bay Sunrise Subic Pearl Total
$1,000 APF
$0 Other
Per Capita
$0 $800
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $50 $30.11 $71.43 $1,153.85 $77.27
$3 $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $103
$113.33 $26.67 $2.94 $0 $0 $0
$1,023.81
$1,000 $15,000 $1,700 $1,700 $800 $100 $0 $0 $0 $22,123.81
Preparing for the future The Rotary Foundation’s new grant model, Future Vision, took top billing at Rotary’s annual training event for incoming leaders, in preparation for its worldwide launch in July 2013. Read more.Visit the Rotary Grants website
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
message SAKUJI TANAKA RI President 2012-2013
from RI president
Dear fellow Rotarians, I am a Japanese businessman, and I wear a suit almost every day. The Rotary pin is always on my lapel. It is there because I am proud to be a Rotarian. Anywhere I go, people will see the pin and know who I am. Other Rotarians will see it and know that I am a friend, and people who are not Rotarians will see it as well. I want to be sure that all of them also understand the meaning of this pin. This is why I am asking all of you to wear your Rotary pin and to raise awareness of what the pin means. I believe having that pin on your lapel changes you. It makes you think more before you speak and before you act. It makes you remember, all the time, that you are a Rotarian – and that as Rotarians, we are here to help. All of us should be ready to talk about Rotary. When someone asks you about that pin, you should be ready to answer them. What is Rotary? What does Rotary do? These are questions that each of us should always be prepared to answer. We cannot go to prospective members and ask them to join Rotary only because we want more members. We have to show them that Rotary is a wonderful organization, and that they will be happier because they belong to a Rotary club. When we ask people to join Rotary, we are doing this to help them as well. I think all of us are grateful to the person who asked us to join. I know that my life is much happier, and has been much more productive, because of Rotary. It is clear to me that the day I joined the Rotary Club of Yashio was a day when I took my first step down a different path in life – a path of greater connection, greater satisfaction, and a deeper sense of fulfillment and peace. This is a feeling that I want to share with others. And I know that one way to do that is through bringing in new members. But we must also do it by raising awareness of Rotary and Rotary's work, by focusing on our public image and wearing our Rotary pins every day. Sakuji Tanaka President, Rotary International. Source : Rotary International Courtesy : www.eflashonline.org
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
Ron D. Burton RI President, 2013-14 Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA
R
on Burton, the RI president-elect, retired as president of the University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc. in 2007. He is a member of the American Bar Association and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Engage Rotary, Change Lives - Ron D. Burton, RI President 2013 - 14 The Rotary club meeting you walk into today might, at first glance, seem very different from the weekly meetings of 50 years ago. And if you could pay a visit to every one of Rotary's 34,000 clubs, you'd see men and women from all different backgrounds, speaking just about every one of the world's languages, involved in service projects from the local to the global. You'd see clubs that are getting together to repair a neighborhood playground this weekend, while working in partnership with other clubs to install sanitary facilities in a school thousands of miles away. And you'd see a group of people who are absolutely committed to making the world a better place, in ways large and small.
Ron is a founder and past president of the Norman Public School Foundation, and founder and past board member of the Norman Community Foundation. He was vice president of the Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America and received the Silver Beaver Award. A Rotarian since 1979, he has served as RI director, Rotary Foundation trustee vice chair, International Assembly moderator, committee chair, Permanent Fund national adviser, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, and aide to the president. Ron has received the RI Service Above Self Award and the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Distinguished Service Award and International Service Award for a PolioFree World.
There's a lot that's different about Rotary today. But the foundation that Rotary is built on hasn't changed. Rotary is based, as it's always been, on our core values: service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. These are the values that define us as Rotarians: they're the values we live by, and the values we strive to bring to the communities we serve.
He and his wife, Jetta, have two children and three grandchildren.
Every one of us in Rotary is here because we were invited, and because we made a choice to accept that invitation. Every day since then, we've been faced with another choice: whether to just be a member of a Rotary club, or to truly be a Rotarian.
RY 2013-2014
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GOVERNORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January September 2013 2012
The 1st MULTI-DISTRICT PETS 15-16 February 2013 Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City
REGISTRATION FEE: Php 3,000.00 per head to be paid up to Feb 10, 2013. PAYMENT REMITTANCE: Name of Bank: Banco de Oro (BDO) Session Road Baguio City Account Name: Linda A.Winter Account Number: SA 005470336841 To confirm your registration to the MDPETS and your flight and hotel bookings, please email your registration form and the scanned copy of the bank validated deposit slip to: Incoming District Sec. CristyBersola <cristy.rcbsun@yahoo.com > (Cel no. 0922-827-3490)
A CHANGEMAKER KIND of VALENTINE
First Philippine Rotary Open Invitational Golf Tournament February 22, 2013 Valley Golf and Country Club, Antipolo City. Sponsored by Phil Rotary Magazine PDG Jess Nicdao Coordinator for D3790 jess.nicdao@yahoo.com
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GOVERNORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
2nd Pilipinas
Rotaract Convention February 1-3, 2012 (Friday-Sunday) Loreland Farm Resort Antipolo, Rizal Send inquiries to: secretariat@procon2013.org
To : Peacemaker Presidents From : DG Tony Bautista Re : SAR January 2013 Peace blessings to all! This is just to remind all of you, that 31st January is the deadline in paying your respective clubs semi-annual dues, and submission of the SAR hardcopy, to include all your new members. Let us all join and work together in achieving a world record again, as we did in the 1st half and show the world, that our district is determined to maintain our present position as the number 1 in Zone 7A, as far as membership is concerned, and a record holder in payment of semi-annual dues on time. With the support you have shown me in the 1st half, I am optimistic that, all of you will continue and maintain the same, as we go through and finish the 2nd half.
RI EXCHANGE RATE for January 2013 - P41/USD
Host: Rotary Club of Villa de Bacolor
SAR PAYMENT DEADLINE: JANUARY 2013
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I would like to thank all of you in advance, in accomplishing the above on time, and for all your support.
ANTONIO “ Tony” C. BAUTISTA District Governor, RY 2012-2013
18 April 2013
4th Leg DG Tony Golf Cup TBA, RC Angeles Friendship
19-21 April 2013
DISCON 2013 Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, Mla RC Metro Olongapo
1 June 2013
YEAR END REVIEW To be announced RC Tarlac RI Convention Lisbon, Portugal
23-16 June 2013
The First International Conference on DENGUE SITUATION AND CONTROL 17-19 January 2013 Univesrsity of Phayao, Thailand GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January September 2013 2012
Preparing Your Club for Rotary Foundation Grants in 2013-14 2012-13 July-December October-June January 2013-14 February-June April June 2013-14 1 July
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Train, Qualify & Prepare Attend your district Rotary Foundation seminar Appoint a club Rotary Foundation committee chair Train and qualify your club by attending the grant management seminar Submit project proposals for district grant funds to the district Global and packaged grant applications opens to qualified clubs and districts Submit applications for 2012-13 Matching Grants by 31 March (nonpilot clubs only) Submit reports for all Rotary Foundation grants and programs on time Prepare to apply for 2013-14 Rotary Foundation global and packaged grants Qualified clubs and districts may apply for 2013-14 Rotary Foundation grants online RI Convention workshops Participate Begin using new Rotary Foundation grants
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
what makes good
news
are club news
VIR
AY
vigan The Rotary Club of Vigan, being awarded as the Best Non Government Organization by the City Government, joined the Grand Parade as a celebration of the city of Vigan's Fiesta. — Vigan City Fiesta Grand Parade, 25 Jan 2013.
LATRINE PROJECT January 18, 2013 - Installation of Latrine plaques at Belen National High School and Bungro Elementary School in Sto. Domingo. With A/Dir Benito Alquiza, Engr. Benedict Alquiza and Ofc. Sec. Danny boy.
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
WHAT MAKES GOOD NEWS
magalang
TESDA TRAINING
metro angeles centennial Neat and organized, the daily supplemental feeding for 165 students at Mining Elementary School is not just a feeding... it is a culinary art.
"?House Keeping Training Program,” a joint Project of RC Magalang and RC Pampanga North in cooperation with St. Peter College and TESDA. Club thanks Mrs. Juliet Santos, school principal of Tinio Elementary School for providing the venue for training of 30 participants from Brgy Capaya 11.
villa de bacolor
PDG Vitt, DGSC PP Gerard, 4A Asst Gov PP Ed, Pres. Rene Lacsa, DG Tony Bautista
Awarded 2nd top club in TRF contribution during the Mid Year Review 2013, Villa de Bacolor is one of the strongest clubs in Cluster 4A.
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
WHAT MAKES GOOD NEWS
jamming - Dir. Gigi Maranan
with the ROTARY CLUB of
baguio
For its 75th anniversary, the Rotary Club of Baguio presented “Jamming sa Cordillera”, a concert for a cause, last January 18. Between over a dozen sponsors and over two thousand tickets sold, the club raised a sizable amount to be able to fund months of community projects for the diamond jubilee. The concert featured 3 bands, one of which, Kordilyera Jam, is headed by RCB's Rtn. Peter Wasing who offered their performance free of charge for the sake of the projects. There were also several guest performers like Rotakid Kimiyo Meadows whose beautiful voice wowed the crowd. Dir. Cora Ocampo did not let the night end without belting one of her favorite songs. Everyone was thankful that the Rotary Anns sold food and beverages that evening. Thanks to PP Ben Ladilad, president of the Benguet State University, who waived all fees for the free use of their gym, Rtn. Jun Cardona, who served as liaison between the university and the club organizers and facilitated the use of the gym, VP Chris Faelnar, the brains of this project, who headed his able-bodied Rotarian production crew, all the members of the club of bought and sold tickets, and all the other Rotarians of the cluster who supported the concert, the Rotary Club of Baguio will be able to serve the community of Baguio this 75th year.
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
WHAT MAKES GOOD NEWS
western pampanga
The Rotary Club of Western Pampanga joined the Kapampangan Development Foundation (KDF) to field volunteers and patient in one of the Cataract Screening missions conducted in Pampanga last December. Other clubs, as well, held similar missions for KDF in other sites, as preparation for the Cataract Surgery mission hosted by KDF on 10 & 16 January at JADMC, Bacolor.
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GOVERNORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
WHAT MAKES GOOD NEWS
he Rotary Club of Central Tarlac headed by President Marveluz “Marvie” M. Baluyot and its premiere “Partner in Service”, the Rotaract Club of Tarlac State University, the oldest existing Rotaract Club in RI District 3790 jointly participated in the fabulous celebration of the 2nd Melting Pot Festival / Tarlac City fiesta parade last January 19, 2012. The said parade started from Brgy. San Miguel all the way up to Tarlac City Plazuela. The float of RC Central Tarlac promoted the “Million smiles a Day” and “End Polio Now” advocacy. So why did we chose to promote these themes? Polio or infantile paralysis is an acute, viral, infectious disease that spreads from person to person. Through this campaign, the awareness is given to the people that millions of children are being saved from polio thanks to Rotary and of course, together with its partner in service, Rotaract. In addition, it gives them the knowledge that everyone of us can wipe the said disease on the face of the planet forever. With this, everything will be possible. We are this close to our goal in ending polio all over and bringing wonderful smiles to the faces of each and everyone. The float was designed with various tarpaulins that shows a photo collage of accomplished projects and activities of the Rotary Club of Central Tarlac.
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
central tarlac
WHAT MAKES GOOD NEWS
Distinctive similarities of the San Fernando clubs: Ÿ Club #16919 San
Fernando Pampanga, 50 members, charted on 5 Nov 1949 Ÿ Club #16918 San Fernando La Union, 73 members, chartered on 25 Nov 1959. They were chartered 10 years apart, but charter number is only one digit difference....
o d n erna a
g f n a n sa pamp o d n a n r e f sanla union
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
WHAT MAKES GOOD NEWS
f The club distributed grocery packages to senior residents of Landfill (garbage), New Cabalan, Olongapo, in December.
metro olongapo
angeles north The club made some poor families and children happy by distributing grocery packages in response to DG Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call to make dreams come true for selected beneficiaries.
Rotary Club of Freeport Zone (Subic Bay) treat & gift giving to abandoned and abused girls at the Brent International School swimming pool
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GOVERNORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
WHAT MAKES GOOD NEWS
Father & SON
Rotarian Anton Hernandez, 22, a practicing licensed civl engineer, takes pride in accompanying and helping his father in the club’s various activities. He enjoys being the club’s unofficial photographer. He is shown in this photo with his younger brothers, Elmer Jr and Mark ... possible recruits when their time comes....
mabalacat Along with another youngster in the club, Ibid Angeles, 21, (a young entrepreneur and another Rotarian from a family of Rotary composed of mother, father, and 2 sisters), they managed the club’s raffle game, and looked this ecstatic when they won the cash raffle 1st prize.
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
WHAT MAKES GOOD NEWS
The DG TONY BAUTISTA
INTERCLUSTERBOWLING FELLOWSHIP 11 January 2013 Puyat Sports, Baguio Centermall Hosted by RC Downtown Session
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS! TEAM CHAMPION Duckpin : Cluster 3B Tenpin : Cluster 1C (Metro Baguio) Runner-up: Cluster 1C (Baguio Summer Capital)
INDIVIDUAL HIGH SERIES Duckpin (Male) Duckpin (Female) Tenpin (Male) Tenpin (Female)
: PP Lito Gorospe 3B, Metro Clark : Kristel Leonardo 3B, Metro Clark : Mike Ramat 1C, Metro Baguio : Ching Muron 1C, Metro Baguio
INDIVIDUAL HIGH GAME Duckpin (Male) Duckpin (Female) Tenpin (Male) Tenpin (Female
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: AG Zaldy Alegre 3B, Mabalacat : Kristel Leonardo : PP Ben Sotero 1C, Metro Baguio : Ching Muron
GOVERNORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013
AG Zaldy and his proud 3B team
FROM THE EDITOR This editorial takes us to where a ShelterBox Response Team dreads to be, but has to be....
editor’s
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SRT PP Abner Tayco, Philippines
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he most dreaded part of being a ShelterBox Response Team is when you got a call from HQ-Ops Center. The typhoon landed, confirmed destruction and many homeless, and you are being called to deploy in the area and deliver emergency shelter, warmth and dignity. Security and Risks assessments states that its very high, we’re told further that there are armed anti-government groups present in the area and lawlessness is rampant, travel to said area is very high risks-level 2. We were told to take extra precaution, maintain regular contact 24/7, GPS on, Trackers on, SatPhone will be use if all communications failed. Lately, there were some encounters between the Philippine Army and the NPA in the Comval region, the abduction of a Policeman and an Army personnel. All these are within the area of being one of ShelterBox Response Teams. Regular travel time to the town of Baganga, Davao Oriental from Davao City is normally four hours. Since major roads and bridges were destroyed along the path, we needed to travel north of Surigao del Sur and down again to Bislig City, heading back to Baganga. All 10 hours of seating in the van, rough road and hilly ride, at times when the road is a major candidate for the most dangerous road in the world. Approximately, 95% of anything structural in nature were destroyed. Same with trees, technically speaking, the town went flat in the 8 hours of the typhoon Pablo’s wrath. That included the nearby towns of Cateel and Boston, but Baganga suffered the most. And so here I was, in a nowhere land. I could not imagine how in the world this magnitude of damage went by. How the people could survive such devastation is really unimaginable. Coconut trees lying down like match sticks by the thousands, as if a giant lawn mower just went through. There were some coconut trees still standing though, but decapitated halfway. How did it happen? I just couldn’t find answers. We scoured the area, house to house and talking to people. All suffered the same fate, rich and poor alike. Some walked aimlessly, children crying on the ground, some managed to play, some helped pick up the pieces. Husband and wife Jose and Estelita Oncoy of Bgy. Bobonao, in their 70’s. On a normal day, Mang Jose would attend to their corn and rice farm, gather some coconut and get them ready for processing. Then he would go to the market and buy fish, the day would end with his favorite tuba. That was the cycle, until Pablo came. Their house still standing, but the roof was gone, including their earthly possession. In day time, they used their table to eat on, covered only with a piece of galvanized sheet. At dusk, this will be converted to a bed. But when it rained, both would have to seat to avoid getting wet. I asked him how were they able to live by.... Jose said, “their life is just like about to see the sun set of the day. I just don’t know who will go first, my wife or me. At times, I wanted to go ahead of her, not to see her suffer, I cannot just take that, its too painful for me. I just wish the world will stop, the same for both of us.” After assessing the area with all its sanitation and water facilities available, the next day at 7:00 am, SRT’s started to put up the ShelterBox tent. I led Jose and Estelita to their temporary home, both were teary eyed, could not believe the gift they received. Then, a smiling Mang Jose said... “there’s a new dawn for everyone. “ Life has moved on… ShelterBox has delivered a total 424 boxes, in the pipeline is 200 tents, with standby of 500 tents on the ground. Approximately 1,124 families have or will be benifitted. The work is still on going... Abner S. Tayco, ShelterBox Response Team Past President, RC Olongapo Centenial, D3790
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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2013