THE PHILIPPINE LEADER
#ARAYSINGTIGER Written by: Arianne “Ara” Alcantara-Rondilla 2020 LO President JCI Malabon
A
Rising Tiger. That is what I would like to call
myself. Not only because I was born in the year of the tiger with a f ire element, but because I consider
myself
strong
and
burning
with
passion. Eager to make a difference. Rising because I handled a chapter that is just beginning to crawl, stand, and walk. Trying to rise. Trying to fulf ill a duty which I know nothing
I was able to fulf ill my duties and responsibilities
about. Trying to be a mother of a rising chapter.
as a Charter President with flying colors. Yes,
Trying to roar and be heard.
I ended my term with a proud achievement, the Platinum Seal of Eff iciency during my f irst
JCI Malabon is known to be a revival chapter.
active year and retaining a group of 30 young
We got revived with nothing and zero resources,
active citizens.
which greatly challenged me. I won’t say it was easy, because really, it’s not. But I can say it is
And with that, I am very thankful for all them
exciting and challenging at the same time.
and for my batchmates who were also part of
I was the president of the class way back in
my support system. I am also very thankful to
elementary and high school, and a leader to
all our sponsors, donors, f riends, and everyone
various organizations. I manage a group of
who keeps on supporting our cause. This would
f inancial advisors, own a small business, and
not be possible if it wasn’t for them. Thank you,
manage staff. Therefore, I used my leadership
God for letting me experience this wonderful
experience in this journey and it worked.
journey and for guiding me. I could really say that with the task you gave me, I got molded to
Because I was able to raise 30 individuals who
be a better person and motivated to do better.
have the same passion as me; to help, serve
Thank you JCI Philippines.
and eager to be molded and motivated. It kept me going in this very challenging year. Imagine being a president of a revival chapter in a pandemic term? What could possibly be more challenging than that? But because I got a strong support system in my husband, family, and f riends, as well as the regional to national board; and of course, my very supportive and active members,
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