February 11, 2013 Issue Bulletin no. 27
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1 FEBRUARY World Understanding Month
Tonight’s Programme 27th RCLH Regular Meeting
INVOCATION
February 11,2013
Almighty God, we remember You not often enough, but always gratefully. We remember You now, and lift to You our thanks for Your continuing love and care. As You are ever generous to us, 0 God, providing for the needs both of our bodies and our spirits, help us to be ever generous toward one another, serving one another in Your name. Amen.
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
Peace Quote of the Week
Rtn Abet Abesames Night Chairperson
"Rotary can do more for the world than all our Ambassadors combined can ever do". .
Next Week’s Programme 28th RCLH Regular Meeting February 18, 2013
Sir Anthony Eden 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 Joel Reyes Rtn Jon Peter Ferrer Rtn Leslie Torres Rtn Boy Aranas PP Piolo Catabijan Visiting Rotarians Various Committees IP/Sec Raul Addatu Pres Morris Agoncillo Pres Morris Agoncillo
Rtn Mike Rodriguez Night Chairperson
Inside. . . President’s Corner Secretary’s Report From the Editor Rotary through the years Rotary Basics Rotary Updates / Announcements Nigeria Polio Vaccinators shot dead Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Su Kyi World Understanding starts at home Photo Section District/Club Activities/Schedules Rotarian’s Pledge Humor / Knowledge Section A better world is possible e/Mail Corner Tips for ensuring faster grants payment Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Su Kyi cont 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 This month's Rotary theme is world understanding. This coming week as part of our observation of the month's Rotary theme we will install the 4 way test markers to our four adopted schools namely the T Alonzo and Batino Elementary schools, JP Rizal High School and The Philipine School of Business Administration(PSBA) where our PE Raul Addatu is the dean of the Accounting Department and the same time the home base of all of our Rotaractors. We will also install the 4 way test in our adopted Barangays Marilag and Loyola Heights. By doing that we can promote to our youth and neighbors in our Barangay the true meaning of Rotary and world understanding through the time tested meaning of the 4 way test. Last February 6, I was one of the guests of Admiral Miguel Jose Rodriguez in his TV show "Bayanihan" at UNTV. The other guests were AFP CSR Commanding General Rolando Jungco, Dr Ben Caralde President of Bantay Bayan and Mr Ernesto Alcanzare lead organizer, Yes for Peace who are all peace advocates. The primary objective of the show is to promote peace in our country not by armed struggle but by a joint peace effort of the civilian and our Government through education. In that interview with Adm Rodriguez i was given the opportunity to introduce our club, Rotary Club of Loyola Heights and our different projects, particularly the Books for Peace project. I was able to further explained how the project was conceptualized and the details of the cooperation and commonality of the vision of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and our club of achieving peace not by armed struggle but by peaceful means. As Admiral Rodriguez will put it "winning the war through education." Also last week, Governor Penny Policarpio hosted a breakfast meeting at Marina Grill with all the clubs of our district. The purpose of the meeting was to remind each clubs of the remaining district activities for the reminder of the Rotary year. He also reiterated to keep the fire burning for the desire to serve and achieve peace through service. We are almost the last strech of our term and this should not be a reason to slow down with our projects. And for Loyola Heights i assured Governor Penny that we will support all the remaining District activities and will continue to pursue and complete our club's projects the remainder of the year. I made mentioned our last major project which is the implementation of our matching grant of $38,000 from RC Ulsan of South Korea for the Books for Peace by buying desk top computers and reference books this week and for distribution to schools located in areas with conflict within the next two months in cooperation with the Department of Education and Armed Forces of the Philippines. Last Thursday February 7, Rotary Club of Holy Spirit through the tireless effort of my classmate Peace President Marcia Salvador donated 10 boxes of used encyclopedias, Book of Knowledge and reference books to our Books for Peace Project. The donation was witnessed by Governor Penny, IPDG Jess Cifra, PDG Danny Fausto, District officers Jesse Tanchanco, AG Beth Constantino. In behalf of Rotary Club of Loyola Heights we would like expressed our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit for sharing our vision of achieving peace through education with their donation. Thank you Classmate Marcia ! Today, February 10, we joined the Red Cross 2Million Volunteer Run at the Quezon City. Governor Penny led the Rotary D3780 delegation. I joined Governor Penny at 5:30am together with my 30 Staff of young Architects and Engineer to participate in the 3km walk. I saw PE Raul Addatu together with his barangay constituents and i also saw several Peace Presidents who came and supported the worthy cause. Whew!!! what busy week for Rotary work.
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Secretary’s Report Secretary/PE Raul Addatu February 4, 2013 This is the 26th Regular Meeting a Peace President Morris Agoncillo called the meeting to order at 8:15pm. He appointed Rtn. Aries Polumbarit to serve as the Night Chair. Rtn. Philip Cruz led the invocation while Rtn. Chito Canlas sang the National Anthem. Rtn. Leo Dizon recited the Rotarian’s Pledge. Rtn. CJ Matias introduced our guests: PP Bobby Bolaños, who served as President for the Rotary Year 2000-2001 and our representative to GSE ,Miss Mimi Dabajo. PN Paul Galang did the recognition time. He acknowledged the gargantuan tasks of officers and members who participated in the preparations of our 24th Charter Anniversary Celebration at Oracle Hotel, the Rotabowlers for their great participation in the District Bowling Tournament. PP Bobby Bolaños was requested to deliver a short message. PP Bobby came back to the Philippines for a vacation. His family migrated to New Zealand for seven (7) years now. PP Bobby narrated his fond memories when he served RCLH during his term. He also talked about the customs, culture and traditions and unforgettable personal encounters in New Zealand coupled with some jokes. PP Bobby is also a subscriber of our weekly Club Bulletin and congratulated President Morris for coming out with a new major project “BOOKS FOR PEACE”. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PP Jesse Tanchanco discussed the second MG amounting to P1.6 million which will be used to purchase computers and books. PP Raymund Catabijan was requested to negotiate for the acquisition of books and Rtn. Leo Dizon was assigned to provide quotations for the purchase of computers. PP Rose Imperial discussed the second (2nd) tranche for the E-REY. PP Rose said she received and E-mail from Rotary International to remit our contributions to E-REY. Again, RCLH is an EREY Club and thus, we are entitled to some Matching Grants in the future. PP Jess Birosel handed the Gift Certificate to Rtn. John Aroa, winner of the Raffle Draw during the 24th Charter Anniversary. IPP Nitoy Velasco discussed the importance of having a STRATEGIC PLANNING for our Club. IPP Nitoy exhorts that we have to come out with the best strategies , effective action plans and focus on dynamic programs on what we really want to become for the next five (5) to ten (10) years. The next Club President, PE and PN’s were challenged to take immediate actions to bring out the best of our Club and establish relevant policies to retain good members and strengthen club membership. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Secretary Raul Addatu reminded the members that our weekly regular meeting will be held here at MY PLACE every Monday, 7:30PM onwards. He also reminded the bowlers for the 5th Sunday of Bowling Tournament at Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall at 8:30AM. He also reminded participants for the upcoming District activities: PETS and Rotary Concerns in Cebu City on February 1516, 2013 and the DISCON 2013 on April 4-6, 2013 in Baguio City. Sec Raul also thanked President Morris for being the Chair of the Committee on Induction on July 22, 2013 at Celebrity Sports Plaza. PRESIDENT’S TIME: President Morris Agoncillo thanked the following officers and members who were responsible for the great success of the 24th Charter Anniversary Celebration. President Morris also hosted virtually all the functions of Dr. Ho Loon Shin of the Rotary Club of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Pres Morris also informed the body that the Board approved the Honorary Membership of Dr. Ho Loon Shin into our Club.. He also announced that sixteen (16) RCLH members and officers have confirmed their participation in the PETS and Rotary Concerns in Cebu City. He also announced that our Club will send a delegation of Interactors from JP Laurel High School for the RYLA on February 24-25, 2013 in Corregidor Island, Bataan and INTERACT DISCON on March 2, 2013 at the Rotary Center. In addition, our Peace pres was also invited by our very own Rtn. Rear Admiral Mike Rodriguez to be one of the guests on a UNTV Program and dwell on one of the major projects of RCLH, “BOOKS FOR PEACE”. President Morris also confirmed the final date of the Induction of Incoming President Raul Addatu at Celebrity Sports on July 22, 2013. After our stint in Cebu City, an invitation was extended to us to visit our SISTER CLUB- the Rotary Club of San Pablo Central, date to be confirmed. President Morris will meet our benevolent benefactor, Mr. Stan Togikawa at Dusit Hotel. President Morris also reminded the donors of food and refreshments for February 10, 16, 22, 27, 2013 to our CHEERS. Finally, President Morris expressed his profound condolences to the bereaved family of Rtn. Col. Francis Cabugon whose beloved mother passed away last week. There being no other matters to be taken up, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30PM. Fellowship ensued at Shakey’s Katipunan.
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Transition Period Jesse Tanchanco Loyola Star Editor This is the time of the year when the transition process from the current Rotary year to the next has begun in earnest. DGE Francis Rivera recently returned from his training as the next District Governor at the International Assembly in San Diego. He has appointed most of his key officers and have scheduled his training activities starting with the DTTS last February 2, 2013 in Antipolo, Rizal and the AG / AGR Training on February 9, 2013 in Tagaytay.. This will be of course be followed by the much awaited President Elect Training Seminar of our PE Raul Addatu in the first Multi-District PETS to be held in Cebu City. I heard that about 16 of us will similarly be attending a parallel event – The Philippine Rotary Concerns Convention. Being president of a Rotary club or any other organization does not have to be a painful, tedious or scary proposition as some may think. It all depends on how much preparation you and your team has done prior to your assumption on July 1. Check this out : Abraham Lincoln once said, "I will prepare, and some day my chance will come." When his chance came, he was ready. During his seminary years, one priest-in-training sported a T-shirt that never failed to bring chuckles. Across the front was emblazoned: "Expectant Father." His chance came and he, too, was ready! When your chance comes, will you be ready? Hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky was always ready. He broke almost every record imaginable and is known as the greatest hockey player of all time. Gretzky is not particularly big for his sport -- he stands at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs in at 170 pounds. He never skated particularly fast, his shot was not high-powered and he often placed dead last on regular strength tests administered to his team. So what made "The Great One" so great? He was ready. Gretzky attributes his stardom to practice and preparation. He practiced stick handling in the off-season with a tennis ball, as the ball was harder to control than a puck. In practice he innovated. He practiced bouncing the puck off the sideboards to his teammates until that technique became a regular part of his play. Then he worked on bouncing the puck off the net! He became so accomplished at these maneuvers that he sometimes said, "People say there's only six men on the ice, but really, if you use the angle of deflection of the board, there's seven. If you count the net, that's eight. From the opening face-off, I always figure we have 'em eight-on-six." What made "The Great One" so great? Gretzky was always the best prepared member of his team. He was ready. It's been said, "If you want your ship to come in, you must build a dock." When your chance comes, will you be ready? So lets give PE Raul and his team all the support and encouragement as they get ready to prove their worth during RY 2013 - 2014. Lets see if they can truly live up to their theme of “Engage Rotary, Change Lives.” Of course PE Raul cannot do it alone. We have to get involved and we have do our part to the fullest if we are to continue the RCLH’s tradition of excellence. This will be our challenge for RY 2013-2014. Yes, PE Raul is already a proven leader, but this time, he has the rare opportunity to join the “Heroes” of our club.
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Rotary Through the Years MORE THAN A MILLION (ROTARIAN) DONORS HAVE PUT THEIR MONEY WHERE THEIR HEARTS ARE By Ed Fischer
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. During the past 50 years, over a million people have contributed US$1,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation, earning the designation of Paul Harris Fellow. These donors span an egalitarian range, from big-city corporate executives to small-town schoolteachers. For many, $1,000 is no small sum. This milestone represents a total of US$1 billion that has been at work making a profound difference in peoples' lives around the world since the first Paul Harris Fellow was named in 1957. Paul Harris Fellows and the gifts they represent enable The Rotary Foundation to be one of the great humanitarian and educational foundations working for world peace and understanding. Every amount contributed to The Rotary Foundation is spent in support of humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs and their operations. Clubs and districts apply for and receive Foundation grants to carry out worthy projects worldwide. Most of us know about the Paul Harris Fellow, the Paul Harris Sustaining Member, and the Paul Harris Benefactor and the Paul Harris Society. But do you know about the Arch C. Klump Society? Named after one of Rotary's early president’s the Arch C. Klump Society honors major donors whose cumulative cash contributions equal or exceed US$ 250,000. Keep in mind, that a journey of one thousand miles, begins with the first step. So consider donating $1,000 every year for the next 250 years and you, too, can become a member of the Arch C. Klump Society. Wait a minute . . . oh yeah, living for 250 years is not realistic ! If contributing a quarter of a million dollars is not in the cards for you, don't worry. Just know that whatever you can contribute to the Foundation is both meaningful and appreciated. So give and give generously!
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Campaigning Prohibited Election of the District Governor nominee shall be conducted in conformance with the Constitution and Bylaws of RI. The selection of the nominee shall be made by the District within the Rotary year immediately preceeding the Rotary year in which such nominee will be elected at the annual RI Convention and, thus, two years preceding the Rotary year in which such nominee will be trained at the International Assembly. If the Nominating Committee selects a candidate, the procedures on announcing the nominee shall be as prescribed by RI. If the Nominating Committee cannot agree on a single candidate or if its selection is properly challenged, an election shall be held at the District Conference to select the nominee. One of the interesting bylaws of Rotary International provides that “no Rotarian shall campaign, canvass, or electioneer for elective position in Rotary International.” This provision includes the office of district governor, Rotary International director, RI president, and various elected committees. The Rotary policy prohibits the circulation of brochures, literature, or letters by a candidate or by anyone on behalf of such a candidate. After a Rotarian has indicated an intention to be a candidate for one of the elective Rotary offices, he or she must refrain from speaking engagements, appearances, or publicity that could reasonably be construed as furthering his or her candidacy. The only information that may be sent to clubs relating to candidates for an elective position is that which is officially distributed by the general secretary of RI. A Rotarian who becomes a candidate for an elective position, such as district governor or RI director, must avoid any action that would be interpreted as giving him or her an unfair advantage over other candidates. Failure to comply with these provisions prohibiting campaigning could result in the disqualification of the candidate. In Rotary, it is believed that a Rotarian’s record of service and qualifications for office stand on their own and do not require publicity or special promotion.
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New email scams target Rotarians Several Rotarians have recently reported receiving a fraudulent email which reports to be from an Australian Rotarian stuck in London, England. The email scam claims the individual was robbed at gunpoint while on holiday and that she needs money to get home. Please be aware this email is a scam. Other recent scams include: •
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Several Rotarians have reported receiving a fraudulent email sent out in the name of a senior Rotary leader, a trustee of The Rotary Foundation, seeking money. The email scam claims that the individual is stuck at an airport with lost luggage and needs the cash to get home. An email scam with the subject line "Award Winning Notification Final" has targeted Rotarians claiming that they are one of 21 winners of a promotional program held on 1 January 2012 by the Rotary Foundation. The fake promotion says winners will receive US$1 million cash payment. The email is signed by "Mr. Jerry Blake, The Promotion Manager, Rotary Foundation Int (UK), London, United Kingdom." An email scam targeting Rotarians and Rotaractors claims the recipient has won hundreds of thousands of euros through an international promotional program conducted by the "Euro-Millones Lottery". Attached to the e-mail is a PDF letter signed by "Luis Alberto, Vice President" with a photo of Past RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar. An email scam with the subject line "Dear Award Beneficiary!!!" has targeted Rotarians claiming the recipient has won US$500,000 and two HP laptops from RI. The email asks for contact information and is signed by "Mrs. Sarah Olic, Programme Co-ordinator, Rotary International".
RI encourages Rotarians and Rotary clubs to avoid becoming victims of such scams by deleting any email that appears suspicious.
RI Board recognizes new Rotarian Action Groups At its January meeting, the RI Board of Directors recognized two new Rotarian Action Groups. The Rotarian Action Group Against Child Slavery seeks to create awareness among Rotarians and the general public about the millions of children that are held captive for commercial gain and to help Rotarians take action to protect children through programs, campaigns, and projects. The Rotarians for Hearing Rotarian Action Group serves as a resource for clubs and districts interested in participating in humanitarian projects to help the hearing impaired. In November, the Board recognized the Rotarian Action Group for Peace, which is devoted to working together for the purpose of advancing peace and preventing conflict through the education and activities of peace-building, peacekeeping, peacemaking. Rotarian Action Groups are groups of Rotarians, family members of Rotarians, and Rotaractors who join together to assist and support clubs and districts in planning and implementing service projects in their respective areas of expertise.
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Nigeria polio vaccinators shot dead in Kano BBC News Africa Nigeria is one of only three countries where polio is still endemic Nine female polio vaccinators have been killed in two shootings at health centres in northern Nigeria, police have told the BBC. In the first attack in Kano the polio vaccinators were shot dead by gunmen who drove up on a motor tricycle. Thirty minutes later gunmen targeted a clinic outside Kano city as the vaccinators prepared to start work. Some Nigerian Muslim leaders have previously opposed polio vaccinations, claiming they could cause infertility. On Thursday, a controversial Islamic cleric spoke out against the polio vaccination campaign, telling people that new cases of polio were caused by contaminated medicine. Such opposition is a major reason why Nigeria is one of just three countries where polio is still endemic. But this is believed to be the first time polio vaccinators have been attacked in the country. Some Kano residents told the BBC's Yusuf Yakasai in the city that other people injured in the first attack had been taken to hospital. A health official confirmed to the BBC that those killed in the second attack in Hotoro were female health workers - there were earlier reports that people waiting at the clinic may have been among those shot. Witnesses in Hotoro told the BBC gunmen also approached the health centre using a motor tricycle. Kano banned motorbikes from carrying passengers after a recent attack on the prominent Muslim leader, the emir of Kano. Analysts believe the attacks may have been the work of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram but it has not yet commented and no group has said it carried out the attack. The group - whose name translates as "Western education is forbidden" - says it is fighting to overthrow the government and impose Sharia. It has been blamed for the deaths of some 1,400 people in central and northern Nigeria since 2010. According to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, there were 121 cases of polio in Nigeria last year, compared to 58 in Pakistan and 37 in Afghanistan. In the past month, polio workers have also been targeted and killed in Pakistan, where the Taliban have threatened anti-polio efforts - accusing health workers of working as US spies and alleging that the vaccine makes children sterile.
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Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi receives award at Rotary Global Peace Forum Top: Aung San Suu Kyi addresses the second Rotary Global Peace Forum in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Photo by Phil Spalding Bottom: Folded paper cranes in the House of Friendship.
Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar's democracy movement and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, delivered the keynote address at the Rotary Global Peace Forum held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 25-27 January. She was honored with the Hawaii Peace Award for her longstanding pursuit of democracy through peaceful, nonviolent means. After 20 years of house arrest, Suu Kyi was released in November 2010, and last year was elected to Myanmar's parliament as a member of the pro-democracy opposition party. Suu Kyi told the attendees that absolute peace is an unattainable goal, but one that we must nevertheless continue to endeavor toward. She said that democratic institutions are necessary to guarantee human rights. “The kind of peace we want is very simple. We want permanent peace,” said Suu Kyi. She also noted that young people have an important role to play. The Honolulu forum emphasized the importance of getting youth involved in the peace process. “We must help our young people so that they may be able to take over our task of nation building,” Suu Kyi said. “We depend on our young people to take us forward.” Engaging young people More than 1,800 Rotarians, Rotary alumni, and supporters of Rotary's peace program took part in this event, the second of three peace forums planned by RI President Sakuji Tanaka. The first was held in Berlin in November, and a third is planned for Hiroshima, Japan, 17-18 May. "Rotary builds peace and international understanding through education, humanitarian service, and connecting with youth," Tanaka said. "To ensure a lasting legacy in this arena, we must engage young people and the new generations to come in a meaningful way, and empower them to carry Rotary's peace-building efforts into the future." The forum also addressed environmental conservation as a means of promoting peace. Attendees adopted a declaration supporting The Green Path to Peace, which urges those in the family of Rotary to act as catalysts for peace through efforts that conserve and protect the planet. Continued on Page 21
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World Understanding Starts At Home By Frank Deaver Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa, Alabama USA Our world is full of minorities. There are racial and ethnic minorities, there are religious minorities, there are political minorities, and many more. Rotarians also constitute a minority. Of the more than six billion people in the world, our number is only a little more than 1.2 million. What makes Rotarians different is that we are a distinctly privileged minority. Most Rotarians are among the one percent of people in the world who have a college education or who own a computer. In our comfortable homes, we are far richer than the 80 percent who live in substandard housing. With food enough to eat, we are healthier than the 50 percent who suffer from malnutrition. With the ability to read and write, we are more employable than the 70 percent who are illiterate. We are all too often the victims of a lack of understanding, or perhaps more accurately, of misunderstanding. We give to the Rotary Foundation, but we are only minimally aware of how our contributions are spent. We speak of Rotary's humanitarian programs, but we know too little about the plight of the recipients. The life of a Rotarian is in many ways too comfortable. Too few of us have had opportunity to personally witness the poverty and misery of the world's majority. Perhaps we have not even been exposed to the homeless, the illiterate, the oppressed, within our own communities. Perhaps our daily commute from comfortable home to comfortable office fails to take us through "that part of town." In truth, we need not look to distant lands to find the minority among us, the unfortunate ones who lack even the basic necessities of life. They are virtually on our doorsteps, and the fact that they so often remain invisible is as much our fault as theirs. This month, dedicated to World Understanding, offers to Rotarians a challenge to introduce one minority (ours) to other minorities (those who are in need). What we may come to understand is that there is more opportunity for service in our own communities than we realized. A startling example is in a county in the United States, claiming to have a higher percentage of PhD's in its population than any other county in the country. On the other hand, that county has 26 percent illiteracy. Rotarians in that county, and in every community throughout the Rotary world, could embrace the philosophy of Stephen Grellet, French-American advocate for reforms in hospital and prison conditions: “I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things, therefore, that I can do, or any kindness that I can show a fellow being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." World understanding is a noble and worthy Rotary goal, but it does not begin on the other side of the world. It begins where we are. It begins at our very doorstep.
The RCLH recently recognized with an “Excellence in Club Administration Award during the Midyear Convention at Corregidor Island. The RCLH was likewise exempted from the Midyear review. VP for External Affairs Piolo Catabijan represented Pres Morris Agoncillo (who was on a business trip to India at the time). DG Penny Policarpio and Club Admin Chair Ed Trinidad presented the award.
The RCLH 24th Charter Anniversary Celebration – Part 1
Induction of new members by Pres Morris Agoncillo at the 24th Charter Anniversary celebration – Joel Reyes, Grove Guillermo and Atty. Jon Peter Ferrer and witnessed by DG Penny Policarpio. The latest induction of new members brings the RCLH total to 80.
Signing of sisterhood ties with the Rotary Club of San Pablo City Central led by Pres Mela Acebedo and Pres Morris Agoncillo in behalf of the RCLH.
The RCLH 24th Charter Anniversary Celebration – Part 2. Entertainment provided by RCLH members Bobby Mondejar, Joey Urquia and Wally Singson
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Recent Club Activities Accomplishments • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
CHEERS ASSIGNMENT
(Dec 2012 - Feb 2013) 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 Received reference books donated by RC Holy Spirit for the “Books for Peace program Attended the AG/AGR Training
CALENDAR OF CLUB & DISTRICT ACTIVITIES (RY 2012 - 2013) DATE:
PARTICULARS
Feb 9
AG-AGR Training (DAP Tagaytay)
Feb 15-16
Rotary Concerns – Cebu City PETS – Cebu City
April 4-6
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Food Drinks Food Drinks Food Drinks Food Drinks
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Gerald Aycardo Marilyn Bermudez Jess Birosel Francis Cabugon Chito Canlas Piolo Catabijan Sonny Cavilla Roger Chan
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 Bobby Mondejar Paolo David Mema Ang Grover Guillermo Danny Constantino Ronald Chan Helen Cifra Raymund Catabijan Bong David Katherine Constantino Wally Singson
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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 __________________
Discon 2013 Baguio City
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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Funny Chinese Proverbs Man who run in front of car get tired. Man who run behind car get exhausted. Man with hand in pocket feel cocky all day. Man with one chopstick go hungry. Man who scratch ass should not bite fingernails. Baseball is wrong: man with four balls cannot walk. War does not determine who is right, war determine who is left. Man who drive like hell, bound to get there.. Man who live in glass house should change clothes in basement. Crowded elevator smell different to midget.
Chinese New Year Trivia • • • •
Gong Xi Fa Cai, as many mistakenly believe is, not Happy New Year. It means I Wish You Prosperity. Dumplings are synonymous with prosperity. It is believed that the more you consume the delicacy, the wealthier you would become. Sweet food items are usually served in a tray consisting of 8 portions. Apart from symbolizing unity and togetherness and unity, the number 8 is traditionally considered a lucky number. Noodles signify long life. You’re supposed to be consuming them in the length they come. If you cut them to make swallowing manageable, you run the risk of shortening your life.
Good Luck Food for Chinese New Year Tangerines and Oranges. Displaying and eating these fruits is said to bring wealth and luck. Noodles. If noodles are served, then “keep them as
long as possible for long life The Tray of Togetherness. Put out for visiting relatives to snack on, or given as a gift, the eight (“a traditionally symbolic lucky number,” explains Dunlop) compartments of the tray are filled with things such as preserved kumquats for prosperity, coconut for togetherness, longans to bring many sons, and red melon seeds for happiness. Nian Gao. “Nian gao means year cake, but gao sounds the same as the word for tall or high,” says Dunlop. Hence the cakes symbolize achieving new heights in the coming year. Pomelo. This large citrus fruit is popular because it is thought to bring “continuous prosperity and status.” Whole Fish. It’s important that the fish is served with the head and tail intact, to ensure a good start and finish and to avoid bad luck. Throughout he year.” avoid bad luck throughout the year.”
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Cancer will no longer be 'a death sentence': DNA-based treatment to transform lives within 10 years, say scientists • • • • •
Scientists 'close to radical technique to develop personalised treatments' Want to sequence DNA of tumours in patients to deliver tailored treatment Could help patients to carry on for a decade in relatively good health Hopes that cancer could become a chronic disease rather than a killer It would pave way for radical forms of diagnosis, surveillance and therapy Cancer will become a manageable condition rather than a death sentence within a decade, experts boldly predicted yesterday. Scientists believe they are close to rolling out a radical technique that allows them to develop extremely personalised cancer treatments, that will substantially increase life expectancy.
They think within five to ten years they will be able to sequence the DNA of tumours in every cancer patient – allowing doctors to deliver a highly tailored treatment. The work, due to start at the £3million Tumour Profiling Unit in London this year, is expected to pave the way for radical forms of diagnosis, surveillance and therapy. Doctors think closely examining the genetic make-up of every individual tumour will revolutionise the effectiveness of the treatments at their disposal. They say the technique could substantially increase life expectancy, allowing terminally-ill patients to live for a decade or more in good health. For example, one patient at the Royal Marsden in Chelsea has been taking the breast cancer drug Herceptin for a decade, although this is considered an exceptional case. Professor Alan Ashworth, chief executive of the Institute of Cancer Research, which is running the project, said: ‘None of this is science fiction.’ One would think in five or ten years this will be absolutely routine practice for every cancer patient, and that’s what we’re aiming to bring about. ‘Cancer often appears in people who are old, and if we can keep them alive long enough for them to die of something else, then we are turning cancer into a chronic disease.’ Genetic profiling of cancer is already being investigated at several laboratories around the world, but the new unit will pioneer its use, he said. For example, patients with advanced breast cancer are tested to determine if their tumours have a particular type of the HER2 gene, responsible for 20 per cent of cases. Skin cancer patients with a particular type of melanoma may also be prescribed the lifeprolonging drug Vemurafenib. Scientists: Currently, all cancer drugs go through a process that ends with a big trial involving several thousand patients. Such trials are designed to look for small success rates across large population (file picture) Professor Ashworth's team will use the techniques to track cancers as they progress, mutate and develop resistance to drugs. At the moment, tumour DNA has to be profile using an invasive biopsy. But the scientists now hope to develop a blood test to identify DNA floating around the body from tumours instead. They hope the programme will shed light on currently intractable problems such as so-called ‘unknown primaries’ – cancers of unknown origin that account for one in 20 cancers. It may also start to reshape the way trials of cancer treatments are conducted. Currently, all cancer drugs go through a process that ends with a big trial involving several thousand patients. Professor Ashworth said: ‘Basically, the way we’re developing drugs for cancer is now failing big time. Certainly, the idea of developing old-fashioned chemotherapy is going out the window. ‘Let’s design the trials for success rather than failure.’ The research has been made possible by the rapid reduction in the cost of genetic sequencing.
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Polio volunteers killed in Nigeria – Initial Reactions from Rotarians e/MAIL CORNER
Thanks ROTIans, for updating us on this incredible tragedy and obstacle on our way to Victory over polio ! This happened in the town of Kano of our former RIP Jonathan B. Majiyagbe, from where -for the same reason as now- Polio had infected again many countries while our RIP Jonathan was absent serving as RIPresident, and from where he moved away meanwhile. What this extreme ignorance can cause ! Indeed, Rotary is most necessary than ever in Northern Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan ! Those ignorant Muslim leaders fully misinterpret and misuse the Koran, their Holy Book. The world is but one country and all humankind its citizens ! All religions agree, if we only clean them from what humans added. Let's all endeavor relentlessly to greatly strengthen Rotary in those areas conquered and so shamelessly abused by those fanatics ! Only by acting now with all our Rotary forces in all fields is our Victory on Polio unavoidable ! Marco Kappenberger PE, Rotary E-Club of Latinoamérica, District 4200
This is very sad news indeed. There are so many Nigerian Rotarians these days and maybe they can do something to educate the Mullahs in Northern Nigeria. I have met many good Nigerians at RI Conventions and some have become good friends. I hope and pray that we can win this one. The volunteers are very brave people and deserve our prayers and thoughts. I wonder if anyone has thought of helping the victims' families.
Yours in Rotary John Glassford Secretary Past President 08/09 Rotary Club of Coolamon District 9700 New South Wales, Australia
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Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi receives award at Rotary Global Peace Forum . . .Continuation from Page 9. "An environment that is healthy makes it possible for us to reach our full potential," Tanaka said. "When our basic needs are met, we are not occupied with the daily problems of survival. There is less cause for conflict. And people and nations who do not waste their energy in conflict can use it in ways that benefit everyone." Past RI President Luis V. Giay served as the forum's convener. The three sites for the peace forums were selected by Tanaka because each was heavily affected by World War II and now represents the healing power of sustainable peace between nations. "Growing up in Japan after World War II, I saw the importance of peace. I saw the consequences of war," said Tanaka. "Working for peace is a lifelong task. Every day, in 34,000 clubs around the world, we work together for a more peaceful world by bringing water, health, education, and hope to the people who need it most." Books build peace In his comments to the forum, RI President-elect Ron Burton recalled a book project he took part in years ago in San Antonio, Texas, and how precious it was to see children clutching their new books. “There is a reason why we do it the way we do, why we go in as a club, in person, and give these things to the kids with our hands, one human being to another. It’s saying, here’s something that will help you, and I am giving it to you because I care,” Burton said. “How do you build a world with more peace? You start with one Rotarian, handing one kid her first book.” Rotary clubs have long embraced the call for peace at the grassroots level by addressing the underlying causes of conflict and violence, such as hunger, poverty, disease, and illiteracy. Ten years ago, Rotary decided to take a direct approach to promoting world understanding by providing future leaders with the tools they need to "wage peace" on the global stage. Since 2002, Rotary clubs have annually sponsored up to 60 scholars who embark on one to two years of study — earning either master's degrees or certificates — in peace and conflict resolution at Rotary Peace Centers at universities around the world.