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February 4, 2013 Issue Bulletin no. 26

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1 FEBRUARY World Understanding Month

Tonight’s Programme 26rd RCLH Regular Meeting

INVOCATION

February 4, 2013

Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow men throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger.

Call-To-Order Invocation National Anthem Rotarian’s Pledge Intro of Guests Recognition Time Announcements Committee Reports Secretary’s Reminders President’s Time Adjournment

Pres Morris Agoncillo Rtn Lesliue Torres Rtn Gerald Aycardo Rth Grove Guillermo Rtn CJ Matias PN Paul Galang Visiting Rotarians Various Committees IP/Sec Raul Addatu Pres Morris Agoncillo Pres Morris Agoncillo

Give them through our hands this day their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give peace and joy. Amen Mother Teresa

Peace Quote of the Week

Rtn Sonny Cavilla Night Chairperson

Next Week’s Programme 27th RCLH Regular Meeting February 11,2013

Call-To-Order Invocation National Anthem Rotarian’s Pledge Intro of Guests Recognition Time Announcements Committee Reports Secretary’s Reminders President’s Time Adjournment

Pres Morris Agoncillo Rtn Jon Peter Ferrer Rtn Joel Reyes Rth Francis Cabugon Rtn Aries Polumbarit PN Paul Galang Visiting Rotarians Various Committees IP/Sec Raul Addatu Pres Morris Agoncillo Pres Morris Agoncillo

Rtn Abet Abesames Night Chairperson

Joan Borysenko

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President’s Corner Secretary’s Report From the Editor Rotary through the years Rotary Basics Rotary Updates / Announcements Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Photo Section District/Club Activities/Schedules Rotarian’s Pledge Humor / Knowledge Section A better world is possible e/Mail Corner Page 20 Page 21 Rotary / RCLH Hymns PHF/Sister, Daughter Clubs/Honorary Roster of Members

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Presidents’s Corner President Mariano “Morris” Agoncillo RY 2012 – 2013 Our 24th charter anniversary is another success. Well attended by our district Governor Penny Policarpio and Spouse Joan and other district officers and dignitaries as well as our sister club Rotary club of San Pablo Central and my beloved and ever supportive Peace President classmates. What can i ask for more to the support given by my fellow members to ensure that the anniversary celebration be a memorable and momentous event of my term as President.

Every year our celebration becomes bigger, bolder and better but wait for our 25th Charter anniversary celebration as PE Raul Addatu promised to make it the biggest, the boldest and the best of all of our club's history. It is in this event that we are able to present and share to all guests our club's history, club's past presidents snd their banner projects, current year accomplishments and the roster of the line up of Leaders and Heries for next year up to RY 2018. We are very proud of our rich history, accomplishments and club leaders. As Past District Governor Jess Laxamana then Governor during our Charter year said in speech last Saturday " The dedication of Loyola Heights to serve is immeasurable" Congratulations again to my beloved club the "Great Rotary Club of Loyola Heights" on our Charter anniversary .

The next night, i had the privilege and honor to host a dinner for Dr Ho Loon Shin of Rotary Club of Johor Bahur of D3310. Dr Ho is the gentlemen Rotarian responsible for all cash donations solicited from D3310, and whose love and compassion to us Filipino is immeasurable and unquantifiable. Dr Ho's effort of soliciting P1.3 million pesos from the different clubs from Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia of his district came very timely for the victims of Typhoon Pablo. He came over to Mindanao and met Gov Perok Rodriguez of D3860 to oversee the proper disbursement of their donations. He saw in his own eyes the wrath brought by typhoon Pablo and what are the exact needs of the victims. He was so moved on how Gov Perok Rodriguez personally and physically distributed the goods for the victims. Dr Ho was also instrumental in the other cash donations everytime there is a calamity or disaster here in our country. The jolly, happy, amiable and down to earth personality of Dr Ho made a very lasting impression on me. He is a kind of person i would like to be a BFF as we Filipinos say to a person we love very dearly a "Best Friend Forever."

The next night, our club officers had a get to know fellowship at Shakey's Pizza Parlor. It was an evening characterized by exchanges of pleasantries and information about our clubs. Everyone enjoyed the knowledge shared by Dr Ho about wines. Dr Ho is a wine connoisseur and talked about it lengthily with our club officers.

The next day, Dr Ho, IPDS Jesse Tanchanco, IPP Nitoy Velasco and me went to Mabalacat, Pampanga, a 1.5 hours drive north of Manila to meet PP Ron Nethercutt the former Chairman of Rotarians on the Internet or ROTI. PP Ron is a good friend of Dr Ho and IPDS Jesse as members of ROTI. PP Ron is an American who plays and teaches trombone and now living in the Philippines with his wife also a Rotarian Gloria. PP Ron showed us around Clark Air Base the biggest airbase outside the US then. Ron drove us around Clark air base and to the Shelter Box Philippines warehouse to the delight of Dr Ho. Later than evening we attended the multi club meeting of Rotary Club of Mabalacat and Clark Centennial whose members are mostly expats living or doing business in those areas. It was very fruitful day for all of us.

For me spending three days with Dr Ho and IPDS Jesse Tanchanco taught me a lot in Rotary.

Sharing and hearing personal experiences from these two veteran Rotarians was very valuable and worth emulating. Thank you very much Dr Ho and as i promise i will visit you someday to reciprocate your kindness to us Filipinos.

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Secretary’s Report Secretary/PE Raul Addatu January 21 & 26, 2013 January 21, 2013 - Peace President Morris Agoncillo is here in town to preside over our 25th regular meeting after his stint in INDIA for an International Conference. Peace President Morris called the meeting to order at 8:15pm. He appointed IPP Nitoy Velasco to serve as the Night Chair. PNN Con Constantino led the invocation while Rtn. Wally Singson sang the National Anthem. Rtn. and Rear Admiral Mike Rodriguez recited the Rotarian’s Pledge.

PP Raymund Catabijan introduced our GSE Candidate Miss Mimi Dabajo, a faculty member of St. Anthony’s School in Novaliches. She has complied with all the requirements and was also granted an Australian Visa for their trip in March 2013. PP Jesse Tanchanco recognized the great participation of Rotarians in RCLH activities last week. The ROTABOWLERS led by PP Lyn Nakpil for their splendid performance during the 3rd Sunday of bowling tournament which catapulted our team from Group B to Group A. PP Jesse recognized and congratulated Rtn. Mike Rodriguez for his Saturday TV Program “BAYANIHAN” on UNTV from 8PM- 9PM . He also acknowledged the contribution of Rtn. Col. Francis Cabugon for initiating the distribution of computers and books. PP Jesse also recognized the great efforts of PN Paul Galang for recruiting new members thus increasing RCLH Membership to Eighty One(81).

PP Dan Gonzales attended on regular meeting. He congratulated Mimi, our representative for the GSE Team for hurdling the herculean tasks required of the program. PP Dan said that all DI 3780 GSE representatives for this year come from the academe. He also reiterated that RCLH will be hosting the GSE Inbound Team from Australia on March 25, 2013. PN Paul Galang presented our incoming members: Grover Guillermo, Joel Reyes and Atty. Jon Peter Ferrer. PP Jesse did the charging during the meeting and their formal induction is scheduled during on 24th Charter Anniversary Celebration on January 26, 2013 at Oracle Hotel.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: PP Raymund Catabijan represented our club in the recently concluded MIDYEAR CONVENTION held in Corregidor Island. He reported that we have to submit our representative to the NOMCOM and proposals for legislation to be presented during the 2013 DISCON in Baguio City.

Likewise, PP Raymund informed the body that we have to submit our top five (5) major projects to determine the criteria for District Awards. PP Rose Imperial distributed PHF pins and certificates to members who contributed to TRF. He also reported that RCIH will have a joint project with Miriam College on Sewing and Dressmaking and with De La Strada Parish Church for the SINAG project.

SECRETARY’S Reminders. Secretary Raul Addatu reminded everyone to attend the 24th Charter Anniversary Celebration on January 26, 2013 at Oracle Hotel. This is FREE of CHARGE to all members and spouses. Sec Raul also reminded all members to register early for the PETS and Rotary Concerns in Cebu City on February 16, 17, 2013 and also for the DISCON in Baguio City on April 4-6, 2013. Sec Raul also reminded the members assigned for the weekly donation to CHEERS. PRESIDENT’S TIME: President Morris Agoncillo thanked PN Paul Galang for taking over the regular meetings for the past two (2) weeks. Pres Morris related his unforgettable experiences during his stint in INDIA. He warmly welcomed our incoming members Grover, Joel and JP. Pres Morris also thanked PP Mace, PP Piolo, PP Jesse, PN Paul, Rtn. Aries and other active members for their unstinted support in the preparation of the Charter Anniversary Celebration. Pres Morris also announced that he will be visiting Our Lady of Banneaux for the inspection of houses to be turned over in February 2013. President Morris requested the members to recommend prospective beneficiaries for this worthwhile endeavor. He also thanked and congratulated PP Raymund Catabijan for receiving an award during the Mid Year Convention as Best in Club Administration. Pres Morris informed the body that Stan Tokigawa is arriving on February 15-16, 2013 and requested PP Mon Soriano to coordinate and schedule a meeting on February 19, 2013 at Hotel Nikko. There being no other matters to be taken up, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.

Secretary’s Report for January 26, 2013, Page 21.

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How we can use frustrations to our advantage Jesse Tanchanco Loyola Star Editor

Folks, nobody said that life would be easy or fair. Our success or failure largely depends on how we look at and deal with situations, which, confronts us on a daily basis. Life is complicated. There are always new opportunities and challenges, which opens up. Many are unexpected. Some are perhaps consequences of our actions.

It is not unusual for us to encounter situations in our personal and professional lives that are frustrating or even result in feelings of anger. The cause of these frustrated feelings may be myriad, but what we do with those feelings of frustration can have a positive impact.

Take the example of what happened when George Crum became frustrated with a customer.

An outcome of his frustration has become a much loved snack food.

In 1853, Crum was working as a chef at the Moon Lake Lodge in Saratoga Springs, New York. He became frustrated with a customer who sent his meal back to the chef, complaining that the French fries were too thick. Crum cut them in half and sent them back to the customer. The customer continued to insist that the fries were still too thick and sent them back to the chef again.

Out of frustration, Crum cut them wafer thin, deep-fried them again so that they would shatter under the customer's fork and sent the order back to the customer, who LOVED them. The Saratoga chips became popular and enjoyed by people throughout the northeastern part of the United States. Their popularity spread throughout the U.S., and ultimately the world.

Today, some 150 years later, we are still consuming potato chips, a snack food success that arose out of frustration.

How many discoveries were made, businesses started, people who returned to school, inventions created and actions taken, which arose out of some frustration? In our every day lives, we find ourselves confronted with some situation that thwarts our ability to accomplish some task important to us.

Some of us respond to frustration by seeing it as a challenge to be met. Others respond by giving up and walking away from the situation. How many opportunities are lost to us because we choose not to accept a challenge and attempt to correct a situation through our creative thought process and action?

Our lives are filled with situations that interfere with our ability to live a stress free, happy and calm life. As we grow and mature emotionally, we learn to meet the challenges that come into our lives. We accept them as opportunities to be creative in our attempts to solve problems.

Who knows when our creative effort may result in a product or service that will have a positive impact on others, transcending geographical space and time

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Rotary Through the Years

Vocational Service Rotary’s emphasis on Vocational Service has its roots in the founding of the organization. The original intent of the young lawyer Paul Harris was to bring together a circle of business and professional acquaintances. And the use of the classification principle — the guideline by which nearly all Rotary membership is determined — assures that each club has among its members a cross-section of a community’s business and professional population. Since the founding of Rotary in 1905, Rotarians have always stressed high business ethics.The second part of the Object of Rotary calls for Rotarians to apply high ethical standards in their businesses and professions, to recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations, and to consider their own occupations as opportunities to serve society.

In 1943, Rotarians were provided with a tool to help them achieve their vocational service goals when the RI Board of Directors voted to make 'The 4-Way Test" an official component of the vocational service ideal. The test gave Rotarians a way to assess whether their personal and business dealings were being conducted with truth, fairness, goodwill, and decency.

For the first 80-plus years of Rotary's history, the second Avenue of Service - vocational service - was an area that focused on personal contributions that Rotarians could make within their own workplaces. Increasingly, however, clubs began to expand the definition of vocational service by organizing events such as career seminars and vocational training workshops.

So, in 1987, the RI Vocational Service Committee was called together - for the first time in 40 years - to redefine the second Avenue of Service. The committee created, and the RI Board adopted, new committee structures and determined that vocational service was now the responsibility of individual Rotarians and clubs within the workplace and the community.

In 1989, the Council on Legislation adopted the Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions. This declaration spelled out the high ethical standards referred to in the Object of Rotary, and it gave Rotarians another tool for gauging their own professional ethics as well as the ethical standards they hoped to encourage through vocational service projects.

Vocational service evolved further in the 1990s with two new opportunities for Rotarians to share their professional skills. In 1992, the Rotary Volunteers program was brought under the umbrella of vocational service.

And in 1993, the International Vocational Contact Groups program was merged with World Fellowship Activities to form a new program called Rotary fellowships.

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CIRCULARIZATION OF ROTARY CLUBS Circularizing of Rotary Clubs is covered in the Rotary Code of Policy under 11.040.

This has long been a problem with new Rotarians and each year we have to gently "remind" them not to solicit other clubs in a circular fashion. The following is a brief article written for our District website and newsletter, followed by some of the Rotary International Code of Policy.

It has become obvious that once again clarification is needed as to the policy on "Circularizing of Rotary Clubs." Some clubs and individuals within the district have become overzealous in their efforts to promote their programs and fundraising. It is against Rotary policy for an individual Rotarian or a club to solicit the cooperation of other clubs in connection with any matter without the express written permission of the RotaryInternational Board of Directors.

11.040. Circularizing Rotary Clubs 11.040.1. Approval to Solicit Cooperation or Financial Aid A member club desiring to request the cooperation of other clubs, in connection with any matter whatsoever, shall first submit its purpose and plans to the respective governor or governors and secure his, her or their approval. This is applicable only in cases where a club desires to request the cooperation of more than one Rotary club. No member club shall solicit financial aid from any other Rotary club or from individual Rotarians other than its own members unless and until it first secures an authorization from the Board. This is applicable only with reference to solicitation for money. Whenever information is received by RI with respect to unauthorized solicitations, the general secretary is instructed to write to the governors of districts from and in which such solicitations are being made with the instruction that the governor take action to avoid such solicitations, including the publication in his or her monthly letter of the policy of RI with respect to such solicitations.

Even within the limits described above, it is not permissible to circularize other Rotary clubs on matters affecting business interests. This means that one club cannot solicit financial aid from another club nor sell tickets to another clubs for such as as raffles, golf tournaments, and the like. When visiting other clubs, Rotarians should never solicit assistance from the host club for programs and fundraisers sponsored by the visiting Rotarian's own club. There is an exception in the case of specific World Community Service activity as outlined in the Rotary Code of Policy.

11.040.2. World Community Service Exception to Circularization Policy Requests from districts or clubs for cooperation and assistance with a specific WCS activity are not subject to the limitation placed upon general circularization rules where such requests are directed to one or a limited number of districts or clubs. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: Jan. 1967 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 154; Oct. 1988 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 116. It is also against the Rotary Code of Policy to use a directory of Rotarians or the Official Directory for commercial use. And, a Rotarian cannot be added to a mailing list without his or her express consent. This prohibits individual Rotarians from sending solicitations to the members of their club, the district or for that matter any Rotarian of a commercial manner. One should never use their membership in Rotary as a means to network or promote, solicit funding or membership in other organizations or interests.

11.040.3. Use of Official Directories and Membership Lists for Commercial Purposes or CircularizationIt is improper for any member of a Rotary club on account of his or her connections to take advantage of the Official Directory for commercial purposes. The official directories of RI, its districts and clubs, and membership lists of members should not be made available by Rotarians or by clubs or districts for the purpose of circularization. (October 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 41) Source: June 1930 Mtg., Bd. Dec. I; Jan 1937 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 108 11.040.4. Club and District Directories Any club or district publishing a directory should publish in that directory a notice to the effect that the directory is not for distribution to non-Rotarians nor may it be used as a commercial mailing list. (July 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 20) Source: June 1936 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 275 49.070. Telemarketing - The Board does not look with favor on the use of commercial telemarketing or mass email campaigns by Rotary clubs and districts for any purpose, and asks clubs and districts to exercise caution in regard to telemarketing and mass email campaigns, especially in the event that a commercial telemarketing, Internet web hosting, or email firm is utilized. Any use of telemarketing or mass emails must comply with existing Rotary circularization policy, and any use of an agreement with a commercial telemarketing, Internet web hosting, or email firm must include proper identification and qualifying language regarding the Rotary club or district to be represented.

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Rotary Media Exposures In January, RI was recognized in several news media worldwide. Below is a listing from RI TIME Magazine – January 3, 2013 Polio eradication is featured as the cover story in the international edition. The story includes significant mentions of Rotary's key role in the initiative throughout the article. http://healthland.time.com/2013/01/03/the-final-battleagainst-polio/#ixzz2HItP3nxa TIME Magazine – January 13, 2013 India’s successful battle against polio was featured in TIME and positions Rotary as the leader in the global eradication effort: http://world.time.com/2013/01/13/howindia-fought-polio-and-won/ Wall Street Journal – January 13, 2013 This article reflects on India’s tremendous achievement of two years polio-free and what it means for the country. Rotary and its partners’ efforts in the fight against polio are recognized. http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/01/13/what-two-years-withoutpolio-mean-for-india/ New York Times – January 11, 2013 This article, which appeared on the India Ink blog of the New York Times website, was written by Ashok Mahajan, a member of the Rotary Club of Mulund, Maharashtra, and a Trustee of The Rotary Foundation. He reflects on India’s milestone of two years polio-free and shares some lessons learned that could be applied to Pakistan. http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/lessons-from-india-how-to-promote-the-polio-vaccine-inpakistan/ Discover Magazine – Year in Science Issue – January 2013 The story prominently features Rotary and polio eradication as one of the top 100 stories for the publication’s annual “Year in Science” issue.

The reporter traveled with a group of Rotary volunteers to India, which resulted in this high-profile placement. http://discovermagazine.com/2013/jan-feb/99-the-virus-that-will-not-die#.UO2spm-CnTo SET-TV (Taiwan national TV network) – December 7-8, 2012 The Taiwan national TV network traveled to India with a group of Taiwanese Rotarians who volunteered during national polio immunization rounds. The story aired twice. http://rotary.synapticdigital.com/Latest-Stories/rotary-volunteers-participate-in-national-immunizationday-to-help-fight-polio/s/2ab73150-73bd-47d8-8b81-0224c7479eec MBC (Korean national TV network) - November 22, 2012 A TV crew from MBC accompanied a group of Korean Rotary members volunteering during a NID in India. The network aired a 15-minute piece about their efforts. To watch the video, select 2012-11-22 and scroll to the 12-minute mark.: http://www.dgmbc.com/AVODservice/VODPlayer.jsp?pid=T0027&mno=&channel=T The Korean Herald – January 7, 2013 Korean pop star and YouTube sensation Psy’s participation in the “This Close” campaign is highlighted. http://www.koreaherald.com/common_prog/newsprint.php?ud=20130107000769&dt=2 PhRMA Donation Rotary International’s innovative campaign to develop the World’s Biggest Commercial to raise public awareness about polio eradication has struck a chord with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). To help spur participation in the commercial, the largest pharmaceutical trade group in the United States has donated $50,000 to Rotary’s PolioPlus program – enough to provide oral vaccine to protect more than 83,000 children against this paralyzing disease. The World’s Biggest Commercial currently has more than 4,700 photos from more than 115 countries. Join the commercial at

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January 2013 Dear fellow Rotarians, In December, I spoke at the first of the three Rotary Global Peace Forums we have planned for this Rotary year. This first event, with the theme “Peace Without Borders,” was held in Berlin, the home of the Berlin Peace Clock. The clock, intended as a piece of art, is 3 meters high and weighs over 2 tons. On its side are inscribed the words, Time bursts all walls asunder.

The clock was unveiled on 9 November 1989. That was the day the Berlin Wall fell. It was a wonderful coincidence that the moment the hands on the clock began to move, the orders were given to open the border to West Berlin. The words written on the side of the clock had come true.

In Rotary, we do not divide our work by nation, culture, or language. It does not matter what is printed in your passport. What matters is that you believe in Service Above Self. But even in Rotary, it is easy to think in terms of countries or communities. This project may help someone in my own community, or that project may help someone from Germany, or Kenya, or South Africa. Sometimes we think of different types of borders. This project, we think, helps the young. This helps the elderly. This helps people who are hungry, poor, or sick, or who have disabilities. The truth is that Service Above Self does not know such borders. When we serve, the impact is not limited to our community, or the community we are helping. We are not only helping the young, or the elderly, or this school, or that orphanage. When we serve, we are helping all of humanity. The effects of what we do go on and on.

When we put Service Above Self, we are making a choice. We are choosing to put other people’s needs ahead of our own desires. We are saying, “Your problems are my problems, and I care enough to help you.”

Rotary brings peace by addressing the needs that cause conflict: the need for clean water, for nutrition, sanitation, and health care. When these needs are met, there is opportunity. And there is hope. Hope has no borders. It is the garden from which peace can grow.

Peace Through Service brings out the best in us. It makes us aware of the borders we set up around ourselves – and it helps us tear them down.

Sakuji Tanaka

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January 2013

Help build peace in our world Rotary was built upon the idea of advancing goodwill and understanding – it’s in our mission, and part of everything we do. The Rotary Foundation has six areas of focus, each of which is important. But every one of them depends on peace in the world.

We can’t celebrate the World Day of Social Justice on 20 February unless we have peace.

We can’t really celebrate World Understanding and Peace Day on 23 February, which also marks Rotary’s 108th year of existence, unless we can say that we are working for peace.

There are endless ways to help build peace in our world, through our clubs and through our Foundation. The polio eradication initiative, as the largest global public health initiative in history, is doing a tremendous amount to promote peace – by building partnerships between the public and private sectors, by improving health infrastructure and monitoring the poorest areas, and by making it clear to all that we cannot have a healthy world if even one child is forgotten.

Peace comes from sharing, and as many of you know, Rotary Shares is my personal answer to what each Rotarian should be doing.

This month, which we celebrate in Rotary as World Understanding Month, the efforts of every district, club, and Rotarian should be directed toward doing something for peace.

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The Rotarian Conversation with Pau Gasol Between the end of the 2012 London Olympics and the start of the NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Pau Gasol has some free time. Instead of resting up, he heads to Chad, a landlocked Central African nation where the natural hazards include, in the words of the CIA World Factbook , “hot, dry, dusty harmattan winds; periodic droughts; locust plagues.”

While there, Gasol, a UNICEF Spain ambassador, visits schools and feeding centers for children suffering from acute malnutrition.

“I’m in Chad to remind people that one million children are at risk in the Sahel because of the nutritional crisis, and that it is possible to end malnutrition,” he tells reporters.

When he’s off the basketball court, the 32-year-old spends much of his time fundraising and volunteering for charity, with an emphasis on health and education. Pau’s Project, which he founded in 2010 to support UNICEF and other humanitarian organizations, rebuilt 80 schools in two years. He has also traveled to Angola, Ethiopia, and South Africa for UNICEF, and he regularly visits young patients at Children’s Hospital LA. Recently, Gasol agreed to join Rotary’s This Close public awareness campaign to eradicate polio.

He credits his parents – Marisa, a physician, and Agusti, a nurse, both of whom played seconddivision basketball in Spain – with inspiring his sports career and his charity work. Gasol almost became a doctor; at 18, he enrolled as a pre-med student at the University of Barcelona but left after a year to play professional basketball in Spain. He joined the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001, finishing the season as NBA Rookie of the Year.

For the past several seasons, Gasol has played forward-center for the Lakers, alongside Kobe Bryant.

He is a four-time NBA All-Star and helped lead the Lakers to two NBA championships. Playing for the Spanish national team, he helped win the 2006 FIBA World Championship and earned silver medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.

As the Lakers prepare for the 2012-13 season at their training facility at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, Calif., Gasol takes a break from practice to talk with writer (and longtime Lakers fan) Robert Crane. The 7-foot-tall Gasol ducks his head as he enters the Lakers’ front-office conference room, and smiles when he notices a photograph of him high-fiving Bryant during a championship game.

THE ROTARIAN: Why did you decide to join Rotary’s campaign against polio?

GASOL: My family had a close friend who suffered from polio. It was a challenge for him throughout his life. Polio has been around for so long and has taken so many lives. And it is very close to being eradicated.

TR: Rotary’s polio awareness campaign features Bill Gates, Desmond Tutu, and Jane Goodall, among others. What’s a basketball player from Barcelona doing in this group?

GASOL: It’s high-level company, but I’ll continue to be humble. [ smiles ] I am proud to be a part of this initiative with such a great group of people known around the world.

TR: Why have you directed most of your humanitarian work toward health?

GASOL: I’ve always had a great passion for medicine. I value good health over anything in life.

Without that, it’s hard to do so many things. We have to emphasize how important it is to be healthy.

We must support health care, including preventive measures and treatment.

TR: As a student, why did you choose pre-med?

GASOL: When Magic Johnson learned that he was HIV-positive and announced it publicly, that was a pretty big shock for an 11-year-old growing up in a little town outside Barcelona. I loved basketball.

That was the moment I decided I wanted to do something special in medicine. Continued on Page 20

Our very own Chef(PND) Gigoy Umali at the recent District 3780 cooking competition where he placed 3rd with his “Fish Taco.”

Recent “Books For Peace” distribution in Samar. Witnessed by RC Catarman of D3860 in behalf of The RCLH.

More scenes from the “Books for Peace� donation to 10 public elementary schools in Samar.

Construction of the Brookside Rotary Pre-school teachers residence donated by the RCLH

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Recent Club Activities Accomplishments • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

CHEERS ASSIGNMENT

(Nov 2012 - Jan 2013) Conducted CHEERS Christmas parties in Loyola Heights & Brookside Distributed Noche Buena packs to Brookside residents Conducted Christmas party and gift giving for the children of Bgy. Marilag Submitted Midyear Review Report Submitted Accomplishment Reports for December Conducted special Board Meeting RCLH fielded 2 bowling teams during the 2nd Rotabowl tournament. It also won best in uniform.

RCLH was exempted from the Midyear review Attended Midyear convention in Corregidor.

Received award forexcellence in club administration.

Conducted 24th Charter Anniversary Celebration Signed sisterhood ties with Rc San Pablo City Central D3820 Inducted 3 new members Participated in District3780 blood letting by sending 40 blood donors Hosted Dr. Ho Loon Shin of RC Johor Baharu D3310 Attended joint intercitymeeting with RC’s Clark Centennial, Mabalacat and San City Combatoire, India Attended DTTS 2013

CALENDAR OF CLUB & DISTRICT ACTIVITIES (RY 2012 - 2013) DATE:

PARTICULARS

Feb 9

AD-AGR Training (DAP Tagaytay)

Feb 15-16

Rotary Concerns – Cebu City PETS – Cebu City

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Food Drinks Food Drinks Food Drinks Food Drinks

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Raul Addatu Morris Agoncillo Dennis Ang Rod Apostol Gerald Aycardo Marilyn Bermudez Jess Birosel Francis Cabugon

If you cannot make it on the assigned schedule, please let us know at least one week before.

CELEBRRATIONS For the Month of February

BIRTHDAYS

Joanna Jacobe Paolo David Mema Ang Danny Constantino Ronald Chan Helen Cifra Raymund Catabijan Bong David Katherine Constantino

February 2 February 8 February 9 February 16 February 16 February 20 February 22 February 27 February 28

Attendance Make-Up Certification This is to certify that Rtn _________________________ Attended the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Loyola Heights RI District 3780, Quezon City On __________________ At _________________ Certified By: Raul Addatu Club Secretary, RY 2012-2013

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THE ROTARIANS PLEDGE I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the TRUTH.

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I am a Rotarian I will always strive to be FAIR in all my dealings with my Fellowmen.

I am a Rotarian I will always endeavor to build GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING in my community, among my countrymen and people of all nations.

I am a Rotarian I will always seek to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people in the spirit of ROTARY SERVICE. I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the Rotary International Motto, SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

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If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. (Hardly seems worth it!)

If you fart consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb. (Now that's more like it!)

The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.

A pig's orgasm lasts for 30 minutes. (In my next life I want to be a pig!)

Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. (Still not over that pig thing!)

Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure. (Is that why Flipper was always smiling?)

On average people fear spiders more than they do death.The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. (Hmmmmm.....)

You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.

You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than by a poisonous spider.

Look Good to Feel Good Take care of your physical appearance. Take a shower and groom every day whether you are going out or not. When you look good, you feel better.

Pamper yourself with some good skin care products and hair care to bring out your natural good looks. You will feel a new spring in your step and more confidence to take on daily tasks.

Act on your Plan Act, don't spend all your time planning. Of course this does not mean you should ignore planning but you that most of your time should be spent acting on what you have planned.

Spend as much time as possible each day working toward your plan and you will achieve it that much sooner. You can accomplish anything you want to do by simply taking time each day acting on activities that bring you closer to reaching your goals. Spend some time each week updatingyour plan and then work to finish each new goal.

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A Trick for Cheaper Flights Hiding in Plain Sight (Wall Street) Want a quick 30% discount on your family's trip to Europe or Hawaii? In the crazy airfare world, sometimes buying two tickets is cheaper than one. Pairing two discounted tickets together to create your own connecting itinerary can often be less expensive than flying on one ticket, if you take advantage of airlines' cityspecific specials, or create your own route using discount airlines.

The strategy comes with serious trade-offs. You may have to recheck bags or stay overnight in a connecting city. And if you're late for your connecting flight, your trip could be canceled as a no-show. But mileage junkies who take advantage of ticketing quirks have been using this strategy for years. For travelers dealing with some of the highest fares in years to Europe, Asia, Hawaii and other long-haul destinations, doing it right can save hundreds of dollars a ticket.

"You have to put your cheapskate hat on," said Tom Parsons, chief executive of BestFares.com, a discount travel site. "You just have to check the gateway cities and do the math." Carriers routinely offer special deals in particular cities. But they don't let reservation systems and online ticket sellers to combine those ultracheap fares with connecting flights in a single transaction. Allowing this could cause a widespread fare sale that would trigger price matching and even more fare cutting by competitors. But travelers can build their own itineraries by buying two separate tickets—with the same airline or different ones—and creating their own connection.

When Air Berlin, which begins flying from Chicago in March, posts cheap prices to German cities, other carriers match fares on flights from Chicago. Since the low Chicago fares can't be combined with other cities on the same ticket, people outside the Windy City can find separately a cheap ticket to Chicago and build their own connection to save big bucks. For example: A Dallas-Düsseldorf round trip in late May costs $1,337 when priced as one ticket on United Airlines. Use a $677 round-trip ticket between Chicago and Düsseldorf with a $243 Dallas-Chicago round-trip—both on United—and you can save $417 per ticket, or 31%. Turkish Airlines, trying to expand more in the U.S., has driven prices as low as $409 round-trip between Washington, D.C., and Istanbul, including all taxes, fees and fuel surcharges. Other airlines have matched on some flights. Washington also is home to some cheap flights to Athens. So if you can find a cheap ticket to Washington, you've got a great deal to Europe. Likewise, a trip to Rome from Atlanta can be $750 cheaper if you buy a ticket to New York and then a New York-Rome round-trip.

In some cases, the two-ticket trip puts you on the same airplanes that you would have booked with a one-ticket itinerary. United, for example, has prices as low as $614 from Houston to Istanbul in April and May. A traveler in Austin, Texas, could buy that, along with a separate $125 round-trip on United between Austin and Houston, and avoid United's $1,137 Austin-Istanbul round-trip—on the same airplanes. Savings: about 35% off the oneticket price. You can also build an itinerary using discount airlines that don't link their fares with other airlines.

Hawaiian Airlines was running a recent sale from West Coast cities to various Hawaiian destinations. Pair those tickets with flights on Southwest Airlines, for example, and beat the one-ticket price of major airlines. Those kind of deals don't show up in airline or travel agent computers or online searches because Southwest doesn't "interline," or share routings with other carriers.

In general, most big international gateways offer the opportunity for double-ticket savings on select routes. It helps that domestic discount airlines have increased their service to international hubs, including New York's Kennedy International Airport, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia and Washington. Rick Seaney, co-founder of FareCompare.com, says he uses the two-ticket trick frequently for trips to Asia. From his home in Dallas, Mr. Seaney finds the cheapest flight to his destination from a West Coast city, then a cheap ticket from Dallas to that West Coast gateway. He spends the night on the West Coast and still saves hundreds of dollars. "The savings can be half the price," he said. Mr. Seaney calls the trick "virtual interlining"—building connections airlines don't want constructed. The tactic can work best in summer when discount airfares are harder to find. For a June 11 to 18, the lowest round-trip airfare from Atlanta to Berlin was priced on Friday at $1,541. The New York to Berlin fare was $680. With discount competition between New York and Atlanta, the lowest round-trip are to JFK was $258. That is a savings of 39%. Airlines say buying two tickets doesn't break their rules. Carriers discourage the practice, but say it isn't a serious threat to their pricing strategies because most fliers won't go to the trouble. "If you see it and you can book it, you can take it," said US Airways spokesman John McDonald.

The hassles can be significant. When flying on two tickets you'll likely have to claim and recheck your bags— potentially costing two baggage fees, as well as the time you'll have to plan between flights and the hassle of leaving and re-entering secure areas.

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Clark Visit with Dr. Ho Loon Shin & Ron Nethercutt e/MAIL CORNER

Dr Ho (LoonShin) a long-time ROTIan with whom I've exchanged many, many, emails visited Glo and I earlier this week. What a wonderful guy. With him were three other Rotarians, from RC Loyola Heights (Quezon City) in Metro Manila; ROTIans PP Jesse Tanchanco , Pres.

Morris Agoncillo and IPP Nitoy Velasco.

We had a wonderful visit and tour on Clark where Glo and I live and even visited the site where ShelterBoxes are warehoused. Unfortunately all the boxes had been dispatched to an earlier flooded zone in the Philippines, so we posed by the ShelterBox sign and took photos. I then took them on a tour of the former US Air Force base which is now a Duty Free Export area and with several semi-conductor manufacturers, the largest of which is that of Texas Instruments. Samsung is also there, and Yokohama has the 2nd largest tire manufacturing plant in the world.

Several call-centers are located here, Arrow shirts, and over 100 other facilities.That evening everyone one stayed for a joint meeting of RC Mabalacat and Clark Centennial who hosted IPP Dr. Anand and PP Suresh of the Sancity Rotary Club in India. The two local clubs send young patients with heart problems to India; once there the Sancity Rotary Club sponsors their operation and host the accompanying parent. Presently 11 children now live normal lives because of this program. Several of those children were at the meeting, as were two, which depart later this month. Explained briefly, RC Mabalacat & RC Clark Centennial arrange for passports/visa and pay their transportation to India. RC Sancity arranges for the operations, hospital expenses, and their stay until returning to the Philippines.

It was a wonderful day with ROTIans, and a wonderful evening with eight ROTIans present.

All the visiting ROTIans were presented ROTI banners.

Ron Nethercutt District Club & International Service Director ROTI Chair 07-09RC Mabalacat D 3790Angeles City, Philippines

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The Rotarian Conversation with Pau Gasol . . . . Continued from page 10.

When I was in pre-med, my two areas of interest were pediatrics and research. I turned pro and didn’t finish. But I have close relationships with Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, St. Jude’s in Memphis, and a few hospitals in Barcelona.

TR: Do you ever revisit your first career choice by watching any medical television shows?

GASOL: I love Grey’s Anatomy because of the medical lingo, which I’ve heard at home, with my mom and dad. And I like to see the different patient cases and surgeries.

TR: Which public figure, outside of the sporting world, has most inspired you?

GASOL: Nelson Mandela, because he’s a man of great strength.

He’s a role model because his values and thoughts are incredible and worth following. I’d love to talk with Bill Gates – he’s a remarkable human being – but I don’t think he comes to Lakers games. [Gates lives near Seattle.]

TR: You’ve been a UNICEF Spain ambassador since 2003. Recently you visited Chad, one of several countries in the Sahel, where the food crisis has affected 18.7 million people. That’s not an easy trip.

Why did you go?

GASOL: The world’s support and contributions can make a huge difference. Our visit attracted a lot of attention and raised a lot of money to give these people a better chance.

TR: Combating poverty and hunger is a Sisyphean task. How do you keep going?

GASOL: You have to believe in the work and understand how important it is, and just take it one step at a time. There are going to be setbacks you can’t control. In Africa, like in many places, a conflict could start at any time and push you back quickly. You have to focus on the people, especially children, who are in danger. They’re worth fighting for. If you or your children were in trouble, you would want somebody to fight for you. I feel fortunate and privileged to have the life I’ve had, the opportunities I’ve had, and to enjoy great health. So, to be able to help others less fortunate than myself provides me great joy.

TR: How should people decide which causes to support?

GASOL: I always encourage people to get information and see how they feel. You shouldn’t give money just because somebody tells you to. You have to feel it. It has to be personal. It has to be something you believe in.

TR: You’ve participated in a Basketball Without Borders camp, which promotes the sport and encourages social change. Why are sports so important for young people?

GASOL: Sports are a powerful tool for educating children. Children can express themselves through sports, and find and develop their own character. It’s a healthy activity that creates good habits, and it’s therapeutic for kids with struggles in their lives, who have gone through difficult situations. All children need role models, mentors, and positive influences.

TR: What did playing sports teach you when you were growing up?

GASOL: Basketball helped me to be the person I am today. I learned about values, dynamics, coordination, and communication.

TR: What have you learned about your teammate of six years, Kobe Bryant?

GASOL: We’ve been through a lot together and have great respect for each other. He’s the ultimate hard worker, competitor, and winner. He wants to be remembered as not just one of the best, but as the best. He’s got that tremendous will, that inner force and power to do it.

TR: And he keeps leading the U.S. men’s basketball team to gold medals in the Olympics. Do you think you’ll ever win a gold with Spain, or will you have to switch to the U.S. team?

GASOL: I don’t think I’d be able to switch teams. But I don’t want to. There still might be a chance for Spain to win in 2016 in Rio. I’d love to be a part of it, because I’m a fighter. But I’m also a person who takes it one day at a time and tries to be as happy as possible on a daily basis. So, maybe it would be good for me to do something else, besides playing basketball.

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Secretary’s Report – January 26, 2012 Continuation from page 2 24th Charter Anniversary Celebration In lieu of our regular meeting scheduled on Janury 27, 2013, the Board of Directors decided to hold it on January 26, 2013 which is also the date of our 24th Charter Anniversary Celebration. Peace President Morris Agoncillo called the meeting to order and celebration at 7:30PM after a sumptuous dinner prepared by the Chefs of Oracle Hotel. He appointed PE Raul Addatu ad PP Lyn Nakpil as the Night Chairpersons. Rtn. Fr. Bong Bongayan led the invocation while Rtn. Rear Admiral Mike Rodriguez sang the National Anthem. PP Jess Birosel recited the Rotarian’s Pledge. IPP Nitoy Velasco introduced our honored guests and luminaries from District 3780 led by District Governor Penny Policarpio. IPDG Jess Cifra delivered his welcome remarks.

RCLH cordially invited PDG Jess Laxamana who was then the District Governor at that time when our Club was chartered. In his inspirational message, he said that RCLH officers and members are very dedicated in the discharge of the programs, projects and services to the community.

Our Club had continuously served various stakeholders through the steadfast leadership of Past Presidents and Charter members. And as a token of gratitude, it is but proper and fitting to acknowledge their outstanding contributions to our great Club. President Morris assisted

by DG Penny presented a Plaque of Appreciation to our past Presidents.

One of the highlights of the celebration is the induction of incoming members. PN Paul Galang- Chair, Membership Development Committee recommended three (3) recruits to the roster of membership. They are Grover Guillermo- Retail Management, Joel Reyes- Water Business and Jon Peter Ferrer- Corporate Law. President Morris formally installed them into the regular membership of RCLH. Another milestone during the affair was the signing of SISTER CLUB FRIENDSHIP AFFILIATION with the ROTARY CLUB of SAN PABLO CITY CENTRAL represented by its President Carmela Acebedo and President Morris Agoncillo for RCLH. President Morris delivered his message highlighting the three (3) major strategies and the six (6) Areas of Focus when he assumed the stewardship of our Club. President Morris accomplished a long list of various projects in so short a time although he has five (5) more months to complete. President Morris is REALLY UNSTOPPABLE. FINALLY, the debonair District Governor Penny Policarpio was introduced by PP Beth Constantino as our guest speaker delivered an inspirational message too. He profoundly remarked that RCLH is magnanimous. He explained further that our Club is GREAT with HIGH SPIRIT. The meeting/celebration was adjourned at exactly 10:00PM. Fellowship ensued with songs and dances courtesy of our Club Entertainers, Rtns. Bobby, Joey, Wally, and Boy. The celebration, fellowship a bonding ended at 12:00MN.

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