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Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to: • Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational • Further their vocational development through acquaintance activities (sports, hobbies, etc.) with others of the same profession • Make new friends around the world • Explore new opportunities for service • Have fun and enhance their experience in Rotary Examples of Rotary Fellowships
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How Rotary Fellowships Operate • Each fellowship is operated independently of Rotary International, with its own rules, dues requirements and administrative structure. • Membership in fellowships is open to Rotarians, spouses of Rotarians, and Rotaractors. • Fellowships must be international in nature with active members in at least three countries. • Each fellowship elects at least three officers to oversee the group‘s administration. • Fellowships are expected to facilitate communication among their members and maintain regular communication with RI. Some Benefits of Rotary Fellowships • Fellowships provide opportunities for Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside of their own club, district, or country. • Fellowships contribute to the advancement of world understanding and peace. • Fellowships serve as an incentive for attracting new members to Rotary and retaining existing ones.
JOIN A FELLOWSHIP Interested in a particular Rotary Fellowship? Click on the topic to visit the group‘s website, or use the e-mail address provided to contact the group’s designated contact officer.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary,
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KALYAN BANERJEE President, Rotary International
Philippine Rotary • June 2012
une is a time to reflect on the Rotary year that has nearly passed, and to look forward to the one that is soon to begin. We look back at what we have accomplished and measure our progress toward the goals we have set for ourselves. In Rotary, we may pause to reflect, but never to rest on our laurels – for as much as we have achieved, we are always aware of how much there is still to do. The 2011-12 year has been a time of significant progress. Binota and I have been fortunate to have visited different parts of the Rotary world and seen the many ways that Rotarians everywhere Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. In South Sudan, we met with Rotarians who are determined to make a difference despite tremendous challenges. The humanitarian problems in that nation are enormous, and begin with the most basic. At the moment, South Sudan lacks a single functional hospital. I am confident that in the coming year, Rotarians around the world will reach out to our newest Rotary country with the support and help it will need. In Uganda, I was delighted and heartened to discover how many government ministers and officials are Rotarians, and to see them bringing the ideals of Rotary to life in their service. In Kathmandu, Nepal, I was overwhelmed as countries of South Asia – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka – came together to vow to make the region 100 percent literate by 2017. In Fiji and Vanuatu in the South Pacific, I was moved by Rotarians who are helping to lower child mortality and provide safe housing. In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, I was delighted by the statement of Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al-Nahayan, minister of higher education and scientific research: “We are looking forward eagerly to Rotary starting its first club here.” And in Valdivia, Chile, as close to the South Pole as Binota and I have ever been, we were moved by Rotarians’ work with children who have mental disabilities. But most of all, we found our hearts warmed by the welcome we received all over the world – and by the sight of so many Rotarians living the Rotary ideal, and choosing to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. I thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president, and look forward to working together to build Peace Through Service.
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EDITORIAL BOARD PDG Melito “Melito” S. Salazar, Jr., D3780 Editor-in-Chief PP Eduardo “Ed” M. Trinidad, D3780 Managing Editor PDG Consuelo “Chit” L. Lijauco, D3820 Associate Editor Members DG Ernesto “Ernie” Y. Choa, D3810 PDG Leandro “Lindy ” P. Garcia, D3820 PDG Herminio “Sonny” B. Coloma, D3830 PDG J. Antonio “Tony” M. Quila, D3830 PDG Fe “Bing” R. Juarez, D3870 DGE Antonio “Tony” C. Bautista, D3790
MANAGEMENT BOARD PP Eduardo “Ed” M. Trinidad, D3780 Managing Editor PDG Oscar “Oca” A. Inocentes, D3780 Lifetime Subscriptions Coordinator PDG Felix “Felix” F. Domigpe, D3770 Finance Coordinator PDG Antonio “Anton” B. Florendo, D3860 Business Development Coordinator PDG Marquez “Mark” O. Go, D3790 Credit & Collection Coordinator PDG Romulo “Boy” O. Valle Jr., D3770 PDG Efren “Efren” O. de Guzman, D3800 Special Events Coordinators PDG Ramon “Toto” C. Locsin, D3850 Circulation Coordinator PDG Josefina “Josie” S. Ang, D3810 Business Promotions & Advertising Coordinator Editorial Staff and Contributors Staff Writer PP Johnny Goloyugo, D3820 Chief of Photographers PP Ron Nethercutt, D3790 Graphic Artist Avic Clemente Contributors PDG Daniel Yu, D-3810; PDG Chit Lijauco, D-3820; PP Ed M. Trinidad, D-3780
The Philippine Rotary magazine is the official regional magazine of Rotary International published monthly by the Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc. It is a member of the Rotary World Magazine Press. Office : 87 Visayas Avenue, Bgy. VASRA, Quezon City. Phone nos. (632) 453-3800 • 926-7453 • Fax (632) 929-1912 Email : office@philrotary.com • www.philrotary.com
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Philippine Rotary • June 2012
YOUR EDITOR SHARES
First Names, please
W Melito Salazar, Jr. Editor-in-Chief
Philippine Rotary • June 2012
hen a Rotarian addresses me as Sir or Mr. Salazar, I immediately realize that she or he must be a newly inducted member of a Rotary club. Seasoned Rotarians will call a fellow Rotarian using his first name or nickname (in my case, Mel or Melito) or his Rotary title – Gov, PP, PDG, etc. (a practice I do not favor as it takes away from the fact that when it comes to basics; we are all equal as Rotarians). The use of first names or nicknames transforms an encounter from an impersonal event to a meeting of kindred souls and creates a comfort zone for two or three or more individuals with a common philosophy of life, shared experiences and steadfast commitment to “Service above Self”. As 1914-15 RI President Frank L. Mulholland of the Rotary Club of Toledo, Michigan put it, “Rotary is Fellowship. Real Fellowship is frank, spontaneous, full of warmth, and if you want to gauge its depth you will find that it is the difference between ‘Mister’ and ‘Bill’ – ‘Reverend’ and ‘Jack’.” Frank, who died in June 7, 1949, reiterated his sentiments, “No man is so rich, so dignified, (and) so prominent, as to give his intimates the right to deny him the pleasure of being addressed by his first name.” Many Rotarians have remained in Rotary because they enjoy the fellowship of fellow Rotarians not only in their club but also in other Rotary clubs where they make up, and not only in the Philippines but also in other parts of the world, like the many Philippine Rotarians experienced in last month’s Rotary International Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. This month’s Rotary theme of “Fellowship” is an appropriate one to end the Rotary year. Many of the achievements in Rotary service by Rotarians, Rotary clubs and Rotary districts are based on the strong bonds of fellowship which create a team spirit and the passion of getting things done together. Any Rotary leader should bask not just on the fact that he or she has led the Rotarians to “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity” but that the ties of friendship that bind the Rotarians had been strengthened as they reached out to serve the many who have less in life. Friendship without service makes a Rotary club just like any barkadahan (gang) while service without friendship ensures a short life for the Rotary membership or for the Rotary club.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PRM FOUNDATION, INC. RY 2011-2012 PDG Jaime “James” O. Dee, D-3800 Chairman of the Board PDG Oscar “Oca” A. Inocentes, D-3780 Vice Chairman/Trustee PDG Rafael ”Butch” A. Francisco, D-3830 Trustee (PCRG Chairman RY 2011-2012) PDG Melito “Melito”S. Salazar, Jr., D-3780 Trustee (PRM Editor-In-Chief) PDG Miguelito “Lito” L. Jose, D-3770 Trustee PDG John Paul “Jaypee” S. Cadaing, D-3790 Trustee PDG Fabio “Fabie” J. Enriquez, D-3800 Trustee PDG Juanito “Sonny” T. Ventura, D-3810 Trustee PDG Leandro “Lindy” P. Garcia, D-3820 Trustee PDG Wilfredo “Willy” L. Segovia, D-3830 Trustee PDG Ma. Victoria “Nanette” T. Garcia, D-3850 Trustee PDG Fernando “Jun” A. Almeda, Jr., D-3860 Trustee PDG Rhia Rita “Rhia” Y. Abalos, D-3870 Trustee
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NOTE
INTERNATIONAL DESK
The Rotary E-Club of San Juan 3800, led by its Charter President Catherine “Nina” Florentino, recently had its club banner planted on Mount Everest by its honorary member, Janet Belarmino. A mountain climber and member of the Philippine Coast Guard, Belarmino made history in May 2007 as one of the first three women from Southeast Asia who conquered and reached the summit of Mount Everest. Belarmino’s ascent was shot on May 5, 2012. She is expected back on May 28 and will be the club’s guest speaker at their regular meeting at Club Filipino.
FEEDBACK
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Please send your comments and suggestions about the magazine or any of the feature articles, via email to office@philrotary.com, indicating your full name, Rotary club and district number. We also welcome comments from our office visitors regarding our service. We value your comments to help us be the “magazine of choice” of Philippine Rotarians. We will practice “first in, first out” but will still exercise editorial prerogative. Comments below were taken from emails received. Text in italics are the editor’s notes.) “I congratulate you on issuing the digital version of the Philippine Rotary magazine! I hope (for) your magazine’s development.” – Eun Ok Lee, Managing Editor, Rotary Korea “So good to hear from you and thank you for sharing this with me. It is stunning – WOW!” – Jennifer Jones, Vice-Chair, RI Communications Committee “Melito, thanks. And thanks for doing a super job today!” – Anne Matthews, Liaison Trustee, Communications Committee (We continue to send to RI officers and Rotary World Press, a read only digital version of the Philippine Rotary magazine as a pilot test. We hope to expand it to PRM Philippine subscribers. Those who would like to be part of the pilot test are requested to email to EIC Melito Salazar, Jr. at melitosalazar71@gmail.com or office@philrotary.com with your name, club and club’s or individual O.R. from PRM…ED) Philippine Rotary • June 2012
BOOK R RI’s Communications Head
otary International has named David Jensen, former vice president for corporate communications at GE Capital International Services (now Genpact), as its new chief communications officer, directing all internal and external communications operations at Rotary International, headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, USA. As CCO, Jensen will oversee a staff of about 115 professionals representing public relations, editorial services, broadcast media, Rotary’s website, the award-winning magazine The Rotarian, Language Services, and other functions. Major projects include Rotary’s brand revitalization initiative and the coordination of internal and external communications linked to the organization’s new strategic plan, which
identifies enhancing Rotary’s image as a top priority. “We are in the business of storytelling, and Rotary has great stories to tell -- polio eradication being the perfect example,” Jensen said. “I feel very fortunate to come to Rotary at this time.” Jensen held several communications management positions at GE, which he joined in 2001. Before that, he worked for the global public relations firm Ketchum for more than five years, including a stint as general manager of the company’s Hong Kong operations. He also held communications positions at Boeing, Raytheon, and Ampex. Jensen earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Arizona State University. He is accredited by the International Association of Business Communicators and is a certified green belt in Six Sigma, the processimprovement methodology.
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en who are friendly in spirit enjoy life more than others and are able to accomplish more in making the world a little better than they found it. Rotary has seized upon this fundamental truth and has founded its operations upon the laws of friendship – not upon a soft sentimental friendship, but upon spirit of good fellowship…that refuses to allow differences of opinion to separate men from a common purpose.” 1920-21 RI President Estes Snedecor at the 1921 Rotary Convention, Edinburgh, Scotland
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lessed is the Rotarian who sits at a different table every week for he shall make many friends.” 1957-58 RI President Charles G. Tennent in Little Lessons in Rotary (Third Edition), March 1978
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he First Object of Rotary gives fellowship as the basis of service…As long as we have fellowship, service follows.”
Robert J. Aitken and David Jensen Philippine Rotary • June 2012
1944-45 RI President Richard H. Wells in “Why Men Like Rotary”, THE ROTARIAN, November 1943
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Philippine Dues (SAR) Payment Guidlines: Please use the same guidelines for Rotaract (RAC) Organization Fees, Club Charter Fees, Reinstatement Fees, Return of Funds in Excess of DG Allocation and Royalty Fees Clubs can now pay their dues, etc by depositing funds to Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) On the BPI Deposit/Payment Slip fill in the following items with the corresponding details: Please ensure that ONLY Semi-Annual Dues, Charter, Reinstatement, Organization and Royalty fees or Return of Funds in Excess of DG Allocation are deposited to this account. Donations and Contributions SHOULD NOT be deposited here
Payment Guidlines for Contributors: For Annual Programs Fund, Polio Plus, Matching Grants (Please indicate MG#), Return of Project Funds Clubs can donate or return unused funds by depositing funds to BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (BPI): On the BPI Payment/Deposit slip fill in the following items with the corresponding details: Please follow the guidelines outlined below so that your contributions will be processed properly and your donor status and history will be updated.
ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT OPTIONS Alternative payment methods are available for BPI account holders only. SAR payments and contributions can now be made through BPI Express Online, Express Phone and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Below is a step-by-step guideline on these payment methods:
BPI Express Online
Step 1: Enrollment of Merchant • Go to www.bpiexpressonline.com, then log-in to your BPI Express Online account • Under Payments & Reloading tab, select Bills Payment then Enroll All Other Bills
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Select Rotary International or Rotary Foundation under Company Name and enter your reference number (for Dues Payments, please use the club number or the SAR number; for contributions, please use your Donor ID), then click the Submit button Enrollment will take effect real time and payments/contributions can be made immediately Enrollment is required only on the first payment/contribution; proceed directly to step 2 on succeeding payments
Step 2: Payment • While you are still logged in to your BPI Express Online account, go to Payments & Reloading tab and select Pay Bills Today • Choose Rotary International or Rotary Foundation from the list of merchants enrolled in your account • Enter the amount you wish to pay/donate • Review the payment details before clicking the Submit button • Please wait for the payment confirmation page to appear. You may also view your transactions for the day to verify if the transaction was completed • Payments are deducted from customer’s account real time
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BPI Express Phone BILLS PAYMENT (As with Express Online, a one-time enrollment for payment to Rotary International and Rotary Foundation should be made through Express Online, Branches or the BPI hotline 89100 before payment can be made through any method. Once done, the two company names will be listed as payees on your account.) The ATM card should be enrolled with the Express Phone Service to be able to do this and to acquire a Telephone Identification Number (TIN). Step 1: Call 89100. Press 1 for Express Teller Menu Step 2: Enter 11 digit access number, this refers to the last 10-digits of your ATM card number + joint account indicator ( this is the 2-digit no. located at the lower right hand corner of your ATM card right across your name) Step 3: Enter the 4 digit Telephone Identification Number (TIN) Step 4: Press 3 for Bills Payment Step 5: Select from your list the merchant you want to pay (assumes pre-enrollment) Step 6: Key-in the amount you want to pay/donate The System will give you an Acknowledgement Number as proof of payment
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
Please look for the Bills Payment function and follow the instructions provided. You will be prompted to enter an amount that you want to pay/donate. A paper receipt will be issued upon completion of the transaction. Once these payments are posted in our accounts, we will be updating your club or donor accounts accordingly. Please retain copies of the online/ATM receipt or note down the Acknowledgement number provided after an Express Phone Transaction as proof of payment. Once paid, please send copies of these together with the SAR Report Forms, Membership lists, TRF contribution forms etc to: 2nd Deck Penthouse Salamin Building No. 197 Salcedo Street Legaspi Village Makati City 1229 Philippines
Philippine Rotary • June 2012
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ROTARY PORTRAITS
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PHILIPPINE ROTARY CHANGEMAKERS
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n Rotary year 2011-2012, they changed Philippine Rotary for the better. The Philippine District Governors responded with enthusiasm and energy to the challenge of RI President Kalyan Banerjee, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” and led Philippine Rotarians to “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”. District Governors Sam Fontanilla (D3870), Billy Villareal (D3830), Nonoy Villa-Abrille (D3860), Raffy Garcia (D3800), Corina Bautista (D3770), Digna Ragasa (D3790), Jess Cifra (D3780), Rey Castillo (D3820), Ernie Choa (D3810) and Melvin dela Serna (D3850) in the above photo share the service worthy of celebration, experiences and learnings and the foundations of achievements in the feature story starting on page 30. Philippine Rotary • May 2012
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FACES: GALLERY kuji Tanaka erjee, RIPE Sa an B an ly Ka . ton, RI Pres RIPN Ron Bur
Ayo Majiyagbe, TRF Trustee David Morgan, PRIP Jonathan Majiyagbe
Preconvention Events
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ven before the start of the Rotary International convention in May 6, Sunday, Rotarians and the Family of Rotary gathered together for the preconvention events – Rotary World Peace Symposium, Rotary Alumni Celebration, International Institute, Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention Meeting and Rotaract Preconvention Meeting. A number of Philippine Rotarians and family of Rotary attended these events. Prominent in the International Institute, a one and a half day gathering of present and past RI Officers were PRIP MAT Caparas and PRID Rafael “Paing” Hechanova. PRM Editor-in-Chief Melito Salazar, Jr. was a panelist in the Vocational Training Teams and Scholarships in Future Vision break out session with TRF trustee Anne L. Matthews as moderator and Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator John Anthony Cole as the other panelist. A significant number of Philippine Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Foundation alumni and exchange students also attended these preconvention events and benefitted not only from the more intimate interactions with RI and TRF leadership but also with well experienced and informed resource persons as well as avoiding the regular rush of convention goers.
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TRF Trustee Sam Okudzeto
PRIP MAT
Caparas
PDG Nuno Jorge, PRIVP Gary Huang
Melito Salazar, RRFC Kenneth Cole, TRF Trustee Anne Mathews
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2012
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PP Sammy Pagdilao, PDG Jun Aniag, PDG Mark Go
PRID Paing Hechanova, PRIP MAT Caparas, H.E. Ambassador Lacanlale
Breaking Bread Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee and RI Director Stuart and Adrienne Heal had breakfast with over 500 Philippine Rotarians at the Bangkok Convention. Pillars of Philippine Rotary who attended included Past RI President M.A.T. Caparas, Past RID PDG Dan Espinosa Paing and Mely Hechanova, District Governors Rafael Garcia, Corina Tengco-Bautista, Ernie Choa, Billy Villareal, Sam Fontanilla, Digna Ragasa, Melvin dela Serna, Nonoy Villa Abrille, Rey Castillo and Philippine College of Rotary Governors board members. The Philippine RI Pres. Ka lyan Bane rjee ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Linglingay F. Lacanlale also graced the occasion. Previously, the Philippine Rotarians had joined the Asian Breakfast but given the large Spouse Tina and number of attendees, the PCRG opted to have PDG Vince Carlos a separate breakfast and many considered it a good decision. Besides the exchange of shopping tips, arranging of get-together s either in the Convention site or outside and an avalanche of photo opportunities, the Philippine Rotarians gained from the insights shared by President Kalyan, RID Stuart and PRIP M.A. T. Caparas. Kudos to Breakfast Chair PDG Dan Espinosa and spouse Juliet, emcees PDGs Dulce Coyukiat and Jess Nicdao and the strong delegations from all the Philippine districts. (Photos provided by Raffy RID Stuart Heal Garcia, Ron Nethercutt and Chary Misa)
PDG Jess Nicdao and PDG Dulce Coyukiat Philippine Rotary • June 2012
IPDG Jun Farcon and Spouse Zeny, Nona Ricafort
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RC Waling Waling ladies
DG Ernie Choa
Philippine Rotarians at Bangkok Smile
Convention means people
T
he more than 1,400 Philippine Rotarians made a splash at the RI Bangkok Convention. They wore elegant native costumes or distinct club uniforms. With their friendly, loud greetings they made new friends spontaneously. They participated in convention events and the May PRM copies displayed at the RI Resources Center as well as given out by the PRM family gave a good glimpse of Philippine Rotary. Philippine Rotarians, especially those from D 3810, were rightly proud when DG Ernie Choa went up the convention stage to receive the award as one of the Top 15 Districts Worldwide. His district achieved (85% retention rate in 75%
Raffy Garcia, Kalyan Banerjee, Binota Banerjee, Minda Garcia, Mely Hechanova, Lorna Boyd, Paing Hechanova
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Jorge Perreras, Edwin Ag
uirre, Libb Aficial
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Rotary World Press regional magazine editors
of existing clubs and 5% decrease in number of clubs with less than 25 members). D3810 was also recognized for foundation giving (US $100 RC Manila Midtown Rotarians per capita or more and 100% club participation in the Annual Program Fund). Charter president Praxedes “Baby” Tan was not the only one beaming when son, President Raymound “RJ” Tan was the center of attraction as panelist in the Convention breakout session on “Trial Rounds: Lessons Learned in Rotary’s Pilot Projects”. Ecstatic were the members of the Rotary Club of Cosmopolitan San Juan D3800. Past RI President M.A.T. Caparas was the keynote speaker at Officers’ Reunion, a well attended ticketed luncheon with PRID Paing Hechanova and PRM Editor-in-Chief Melito and spouse Amy avidly listening. D 3800 DG Raffy and Minda Garcia with PRID Paing and Mely Hechanova PDG Danny and Peia Fausto were especially recognized by RI President Kalyan Banerjee and TRF Chair Bill Boyd at the Arch Klumph society banquet, an exclusive, ticketed affair. The RI Bangkok Convention gave the truth that convention means people – meeting old friends, making new ones and enjoying fellowship and celebrating service. (Photos provided by Raffy Garcia, Ron Pres. RJ Tan and other panelists Nethercutt and Chary Misa) Philippine Rotary • June 2012
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FACES Q & A
Q&A with Pacific Area Public Image Coordinator Lynne Abanilla and Zone 7A Rotary Coordinator Dave M. Villanueva
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hy did Rotary International appoint you to your respective positions? Dave: I was surprised when RI Pres. Ray Klinginsmith invited me to serve as the 1st Rotary Coordinator for our Zone 7A (covering Philippines and Indonesia). Most likely, my 3-year track record (RY 2006-09) as Regional RI Membership Coordinator (RRIMC where the Philippines experienced significant membership growth) may have influenced his decision. Lynne: I really do not know how appointments for RI positions are done but I would like to believe that it could be someone may have recommended me to the post because of my work experience as I work with the Philippine’s leading national newspaper, The Manila Bulletin and my two years as Regional Coordinator for Zones 7A and B. What were the challenges you faced when you assumed your position? Dave: The position of Rotary Coordinator, being new, presented a major challenge as our mandate was and is to promote the new RI Strategic Plan as the roadmap to be adopted by our Districts and Clubs as guide for our Rotary service, resulting to strong Rotary Clubs. As I traveled the 11 Districts in Zone 7A, I realized the existence of such Plan and their priorities and goals were not known to most Rotarians, even to many past, present and future District leaders. Also, our functions and responsibilities as Rotary Coordinator were not fully defined at the start of our term and were not adequately explained even to the Governors. Lynne: Time and distance as you cannot be in too many places at the same time and so you end up working with your team of 3 Regional Coordinators (Zones 7A and B, Zone 8 and 9, covering Philippines and Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand)) via emails, and phone calls. Language as well as distance in the case of Indonesia. The Rotarians in Indonesia would most of the time prefer the Seminar presentations in their language. The districts in Indonesia are too far away from each other. This year though will be easier as a result of the Re districting. I
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would say we have an excellent PR efforts in Australia as well as in New Zealand.
What were your most significant contributions during your stint? Dave: I can proudly confirm that the RI Strategic Plan, especially with its newlyformulated Core Essence Statement, is now well known to our Rotarians after 2 years of intense promotional campaign. We have recovered in membership after a 4% loss at the end of RY 2010-11, registering 12% growth to-date when compared to 30 June end-year membership figures. More significantly, the our Clubs are now motivated to become “Bigger, Better, Bolder, Greener”, becoming more involved in our Rotary programs, implementing change and introducing innovations when needed, and are now doing strategic planning to ensure their own survival in the future. Also, our Regional Coordinator Team (composed of the Rotary Coordinator, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator and Regional Public Image Coordinator working in close coordination with our RI Director) introduced the concept of seamless seminars in our Districts, which could prove to be a more effective and less-expensive way of conducting training seminars.
Lynne: Humbly speaking, there are some that we can be happy and proud of that created public awareness, like the Successful Beaming or Lighting activity at the Mall of Asia Globe structure for two consecutive years. We lit the globe with a dramatic message, END POLIO NOW, to tell the world about Rotary’s greatest contribution to end this crippling disease; Rotarians are now convinced about the use the power of media and social media. More and more newspaper supplements in the last four years, media releases and TV exposures and radio announcements. Every district has a website and is into social media. Rotarians are now TELLING THEIR ROTARY STORY TO EVERYONE. We now have a Rotary In Action weekly TV Show at UNTV which I co-host with other Rotarians from D3780; Getting no less than the World Boxing Champion, Manny Pacquiao
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FACES Q & A to endorse RI’s worldwide campaign to tell the world that “We Are This Close to ending Polio”; encouraging all districts in the Philippines since 2007 to celebrate
Rotary World Day not just on Feb. 23 but for a week with what we call now THE ROTARY WEEK, which has the privilege of a Presidential Proclamation through an Executive Order; creation of a Public Image Regional Team since 2007,so more hands can go out to the clubs and districts to encourage and inspire Rotarians to be part of this PR campaign; More and more PR Seminars and trainings are being held in all clubs and districts in the South Pacific; and there is now a heightened awareness of Rotary with the increasing significant projects that created IMPACT in the community and projects that caught caught media attention. What more could or should have been done? Dave: I firmly believe that our Districts should utilize the services of the Rotary Coordinator more extensively, defining specific areas and concerns where his or her expertise and support are mostly needed. The coordination of the various training programs of Philippine Rotary • June 2012
our Districts has to be improved, with our Regional Coordinator Team working more closely and cooperatively with the Training Teams of our Districts. Also, the communication and feedback system between the Rotary Coordinator and our Districts should be improved so that the Rotary Coordinator can be more effective in helping our Districts, when invited, address their specific problems on membership and other issues affective Rotary programs. Also, our training materials should contain more information and materials on the RI Strategic Plan and how its implementation has helped strengthen and support our Clubs. Lynne: For all districts in every zone to avail themselves of the PR Grants that will allow or afford district to do a more comprehensive PR Plan, either individually or collectively.
Did you coordinate with each other? Was it helpful? Dave: Despite of the existence of our the Regional Coordinator Team set-up for 2 years only, I am very satisfied with my teamwork with RRFC / PDG Bobby Viray and RPIC / PDG Chit Lijauco, including RI Director Stuart Heal (New Zealand). We planned and conducted the Regional Training Seminar for our District leaders and the Seamless Seminars for Districts 3400 (Indonesia), 3820, 3850, 3860 and 3870 during this RY 2011-12. We were able to obtain commitments that more Districts will adopt the Seamless-Seminar program next year. Lynne: There is a close coordination with other coordinators in other fields, closer coordination with Incumbent Governors and their respective DPRCs and it certainly helped. What are the future challenges in your respective areas of concern? Dave: The major challenge for our Districts in Zone 7A will be to live up to the 3-year (RY 201215) membership challenge set by the RI Board. Effective 1 July
2012, Indonesia (D-3400) will be split into Districts 3410 and 3420, which hopefully will accelerate and achieve membership growth targets of 1,500-2,000 members. The RI Board also issued a call for stronger Districts in the Philippines, targeting 3 Districts (3770, 3850 and 3870) to reach 2,000 members and no more than 100 Clubs within 3 years and for all our Clubs to achieve charter-strength (as half of our 815 Clubs have less than 25 members to-date) and work for 3% net growth each year for the next 3 years. I am confident that we will be able to meet this challenge if our Clubs will properly utilize the RI Strategic Plan as their guide and implement programs and projects to achieve its priorities and goals. Lynne: Preparing to apply for a PR Grant and investing at least 30%of the total cost of the PR grant in advance which can be readily be reimbursed by RI once approved and fully implemented was and still remains a challenge
Any advice to your successors? Dave: I end my 2-year term as Rotary Coordinator and turn it over to PDG Rolando “Oyan” Villanueva (D-3790) on 30 June 2012. The position of Rotary Coordinator, being new, is a continuing learning process. PDG Oyan and future Rotary Coordinators must be willing to adopt and adapt changes that would help support and strengthen our Districts and our Clubs. Close working relationships must be developed with our District Governors and their District Leadership and Training teams to ensure that we are all working in harmony and in the same direction to achieve the goals set by RI. The Rotary Coordinator serves as an important resource for our Districts and Clubs and your success will largely depend on the key working relationships established with our District leaders. Lynne: Building relationships with fellow Rotarians, with leaders of every district, with the media will surely do wonders and make your work easy. Work with passion, smile and be open for change.
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FEATURES RY 2011- 2012 Report of the Chairman Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc. Dear subscribers,
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he Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc. (PRMFI) is the publisher of the Philippine Rotary Magazine (PRM), the official regional magazine of Rotary International for Philippine Rotarians. PRM is a member of the Rotary World Magazine Press, consisting of more than 30 regional magazines worldwide. The PRMFI is managed by a Board of Trustees consisting of ten past district governors from each of the ten Philippine districts, the incumbent chairman of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors (PCRG), the editor-in-chief and the immediate past chairman of the PCRG as the Chairman. The PRMFI in turn oversees the Editorial Board and Management Board, which handle the editorial content, monthly publication and distribution of the magazine to subscribers, and ensures its financial viability. For Rotary year 2011-12, the cover and magazine contents were changed based on the responses to a survey from subscribers conducted in June 2011. These changes included featuring on the main cover, pictures that are descriptive of the theme or emphasis for each issue and removing the double cover spread for sponsors. By January 2012, the magazine adopted a ‘New Look’, with a new masthead and sectionalized contents for easier reading and reference. To keep up with the technological developments, the magazine launched its digital edition on a pilot test basis, sent to selected recipients including Rotary International present and past leaders, Rotary World Magazine Press editors and the PRM family. The July 2011 issue was delivered to all paid club subscribers as of June 30, 2011 and to all lifetime subscribers to encourage early subscription and to announce the changes that were forthcoming. The editorial and management boards focused on accelerating production schedules and improving the delivery system to reach the subscribers early enough. These fresh changes were welcomed by the readers and solicited regular written feedback, mostly positive. In reviewing the purpose for printing the magazine, the PRMFI Board realized that the contents must not only be attractive to the readers but must be affordable. The PRMFI Board thus decided to keep the current subscription price, which for a 48-page magazine is very reasonable. The PRM’s price is 50% lower than that of The Rotarian’s price. It was observed however, that other sources of revenue such as advertising, sponsorships and sale of Rotary merchandise should continue to keep the magazine’s financial viability. The PRMFI Board was glad to get at the start of the Rotary year, the assurance from the new Editor-in-chief starting July 1, 2011, PDG Melito
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S. Salazar, Jr., that the magazine’s operations will at best be at break-even by year-end. We are happy to note that based on the latest financial report, that has been realized, with a modest profit to boot. On the other hand, the PRMFI Board also observed that of the more than 700 clubs and 19,000 Rotarians in the Philippines, only 78% are current subscribers to the PRM and 10% subscribe to The Rotarian, and that 12% do not subscribe to the magazine despite it being a requirement for membership. The PRM management has been working closely with the district governors and their representatives to the PRM to improve this situation. The lifetime subscription program, which provides for keeping the contribution intact and a monthly magazine given to the lifetime subscriber during his/her lifetime at a current cost of P6,000, will have to be reviewed starting July 1, 2012. While the said program, which was launched more than 15 years ago, helped the magazine grow since then, the program’s continuation remains a challenge, since the very low interest rate yields on the lifetime subscription funds are not sufficient to cover the cost of the monthly printed copy that each lifetime subscriber is entitled to. Other options are being studied now and will be announced shortly. We appeal to our lifetime subscribers for their understanding and cooperation when we announce the changes. I am also happy to report that all funds turned over by the previous management have been consolidated into a few bank accounts for easier monitoring. We wish to thank PRMFI Treasurer PDG Fabie Enriquez, Managing Editor Ed Trinidad, Senior Staff Nelson Lluz, former Editor-in-chief PDG Mar Un Ocampo III, former Managing Editor PDG Sonny Ventura, former Finance Manager PDG Felix Domigpe, PRMFI Secretary PDG Willy Segovia and PDG Ed Alvarez for all helping facilitate this consolidation. The PRMFI Board hired an external auditor who is now completing the audit of the financial statements. We held a PRM Awards Night last April at the Metropolitan Museum where we thanked all those who have supported, worked for and contributed to make our magazine the ‘magazine of choice’. Even if you, our readers and subscribers were not there, you were definitely foremost in our minds for every award and recognition that we gave out. We hope you will continue to support the Philippine Rotary Magazine, your magazine, for years to come. PDG James Dee Chairman 2011-12 Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc.
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otary Year 2011-2012 was heralded with elegance and exquisite memorable pageantries, as Ernesto Y. Choa of the Rotary Club of Bagumbayan assumed the leadership, as the 27th Governor of RI District 3810. The District retains the original but updated umbrella where the first Rotary club in Asia, the Rotary Club of Manila, now 6 years shy to its Centennial anniversary holds the distinction as the premier Rotary Club in the Philippines, being officially chartered in June 01, 1919 with PP Leon Lambert as its first President. Like the proverbial seed planted on a fertile ground, the first Rotary Club bloomed, blossomed and multiplied into 10 RI Districts with more than 700 clubs and or 20,000 Rotarians all over the Philippines. Restructuring and redistricting is the inevitable consequence of popular and dynamic growth. Growth that remained evident in the 4 areas of RI D3810, where Manila remains the commercial hub, Pasay the suburban business seat, Cavite, a booming industrial center, and Occidental Mindoro, the home to some of the country’s rarest wild life, like the endangered Tamaraw, green and standing forests, inviting beaches, beautiful resorts retaining their pristine purity, and immaculate cleanness. Inspired by this year’s Rotary theme, “Reach within to Embrace Humanity” DG Ernie, with his innate
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passion for excellence and soft heart for the needy, delivered his first act four months short to his term as Governor. In March, 2011, he humanitarian responded with dispatch by releasing from the District fund USD 14,500 to the RI Japan and Pacific Islands Disaster Recovery Fund, as a token of concern and care for the suffering victims of nature’s wrath and nuclear reactor’s meltdown in Fukushima. He ensured support to RI’s flagship project on polio eradication, by spearheading contribution of USD 10,000 to the Global alliance of WHO, UNICEF, and the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, at the onset of the Rotary Year. RI D3810 kept aligned with Rotary International’s Six Areas of Focus. The District joined forces with Physicians for Peace for synchronized projects on prosthesis and sight restoration, with USAID for 3- H Grant in its last year of implementation, for clean water supply, thru a waste water treatment system, and basic sanitation, and with WHO and RI D2650 of Japan for Global Grant # 25040, amounting to USD 143,000, intended to improve the system of monitoring maternal health care and protecting children against vaccine preventable diseases. RI D3810 is one of only 2 Districts in the Philippines, and only one of 100 selected as a pilot district worldwide, as part of the new grant structure under the Future Vision Plan.
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etermined to create a difference in the lives of the impoverished and less fortunate Filipinos, RI D3810 introduced the Community Service Caravan. It was a system designed to guide clubs focus on related kinds of programs and projects in a given month. In July, PHP 300,000 was allotted to a rolling Prosthesis Project, with Physicians for Peace, in partnership with PGH Prosthesis Center from which more than 55 amputees have already benefited from artificial legs and limbs as of the end of April. Free health care benefits beginning the month of August were availed by families for a minimal amount of PHP1, 000 each, which has totalled to PHP 130,000, thru the ìAdopt a Familyî program of District 3810 Rotarians. Increased awareness for the importance of clean Waterways and respect for the Environment thru tree planting was carried out in the month of September. October was a month of medical, dental, and surgical mission, when Rotary Clubs concentrated on circumcision, thyroid operation and cyst removal. Rotarians partnered with Optometrist Assn. of the Phil and Physicians for Peace in the month of November, and helped address eye defects by distributing prescription glasses and Vitamin A capsules to public school children. Said project for seeing clearly continued and has amounted to PHP 250,000 by May, with beneficiaries numbering to 520 patients. December was for Christmas parties and gift giving programs, celebrated by clubs for the less fortunate in their respective communities. January continued as the month for surgical mission focused on cataract operation. One highlight of the Rotary week in the month of February was a big medical mission conducted, where 45 patients benefited from free eye laboratory in PGH. In March, Rotarians distributed school supplies in support for Brigada Eskuela of the Dept of Education. April was dedicated to Burn Patient Care at the newly installed Burn unit at PGH. Disasters and calamities whether man made or nature caused, are unwelcome realities that occurred and called for ad hoc response. The ravages and fury of typhoons Pedring and Quiel caused enormous damage and untold sufferings to the residents of Baseco, Tondo, Manila and provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. Such situation puts to test the nobility and steadfastness of one’s spirit and its capacity to maintain challenging altruism that extends beyond the call of duty. DG Ernie mobilized his team members and within 24 hours, provided temporary relief by delivering packed food and relief goods to 1200 evacuees from Baseco, Tondo, Manila. A week later, after 3 late nights of preparation, DG
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Ernie with 41 Club Presidents braved the flood and still unstable weather condition to reach Barangay Poblacion, San Miguel, and Community Service Caravan Disasters and calamities Caniogan in Calumpit, Bulacan, carrying with them relief goods, and more than 100 sacks of rice which were distributed with the help of RI D 3770 DG Corina Bautista. In addition, volunteer fire brigades with 15 fire trucks provided clean water for bathing and washing. Another tropical storm named ìSendongî devastated Southern Mindanao last December, 2011. RI D 3810 DG Ernie and PDG Lyne Abanilla raised a total of PHP 1.4 million for assistance to the typhoon victims of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Cities, through the help of local and foreign sister clubs. PHP 1 million was deposited to RI D3870 account while the remaining PHP 400,000 was personally handed over by DG Ernie to DG Sam Fontanilla during the relief operations. A tent city of 500 families, set up in a multi purpose hall by groups of Rotarians through the help of the local government benefited from the visit.
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Rotary Club of Rosario
he Rotary Club of Rosario has been in existence for twenty-five (25) years. It was conceived on February 7, 1986 and was born on July 26, 1986. For twenty- five (25) years, the Rotary Club of Rosario has been consistent in its commitment to the people in the community it serves and to the Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self”. It conducted projects geared towards the needs of the less fortunate people in the community. Thousands of people in the community have been benefitted of the projects. These projects caused CHANGES in the lives of the recipients, engraving Rotary in their hearts. For the Rotary Year 2011-2012, Rita “Bebbot” E. Quizon as Changemaker President conducted useful and much sought projects. To mention some: the Weekly Feeding that went through up to the end of the school year, Embrace The Children, Gift Giving, Career Guidance, Deep Well Construction, Talk on Prohibited Drugs, Rosario Shoreline Clean Up, Books Donations, Toilet Bowls Donations, Anti TB Drive, Medical Mission (Bukol Mo TanggalKo), Dental Mission (Bulok Ipin Mo BunotKo), School Supplies Donations, Vitamin A In Take, Deworming, Angat Sa KalinisanAngat Sa Katiwasayan, Artificial Coral Reefs Dropping, Tree Planting, Greening and Beautification, Kuko Paalagaan Tulong Sa Kabuhayan,
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Free ECG, Free FBS, Talk On Barangay Conciliation, Recognition Of Fire Volunteers, Family Day, Million Smiles A Day,Reliefs Distribution to Mangyan Brothers in Mindoro Oriental,and Operation Tuli. The flagship project of the Rotary Club of Rosario is a livelihood project called ìKUKO PAALAGAAN TULONG SA KABUHAYANî. This project was conceived after a community assessment. It was found out that in the Municipality of Rosario there were many women who did not reach college, who were jobless, wanted to work but could not find a job. RC Rosario partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The TESDA provided trainers and RC Rosario provided the materials. The training was conducted in five (5) batches. In the lives of these trainees, many CHANGES took place. They now have money. They now can eat three (3) meals a day, they can now work in parlors, they can go abroad and work there as ìmanicuristaî, and many others. All projects undertaken by RC Rosario were all aligned to the Rotary International Emphasis and Area of Focus. These projects were strategically planned during the club planning and after the careful assessment of the needs of the prospective recipients and their do abilities. Every leader desires to leave something to her club and to the people it serves. This Rotary Year , CmP Rita E. Quizon wants to leave THE LEGACY OF CHANGE.
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Water is Life
Rotary Club of Leon Guinto
The RC Leon Guinto Manila launched its flagship project of three (3) deep well water pumps in Barangay Dila, Bay, Laguna last December 29, 2011. Funded by the R.I. thru the district grant, the project aimed to help the water problem in the area which was spearheaded by the Changemaker President of RC Leon Guinto ñ Manila, Erwin Balagas. Said jetmatic pumps were placed near the center of household residents in the area. Almost fifty (50) families within Sitio Oliva and Sitio Kamaligan benefited from this project as this was very useful in their daily living and it all answers the nutritional requirements of said sitios. The potable water coming from the pump can be used in drinking, cooking, washing of utensils, taking a bath, washing of clothes and for watering of plants. Said project was realized through the assistance of the Municipal Nutrition Office and the Sangguniang Barangay of Brgy. Dila, Bay, Laguna. To check on its successful installation, a site visit last January 28, 2012 was conducted by CmP Erwin along with his PE Lody Garcia and PN Elmer Javier with the assistance of the Director for Community Service, Gene Maragrag.
Making a Difference Rotary Club of Pasay Millenium
Rotary Club of Pasay Millenium was chartered on March 9, 2005 during the Centennial Year. We will be celebrating our 7th Year anniverssary this Rotary Year with Changemaker President Mila A. Manabat as the mover and the club recently blessed the Rotary marker
we had constructed in Lubao, Pampanga. As we continuously advocate the goals of Rotary International, we tried to adhere to the districtís thrusts for the current year in our quest to help others. WHAT WE HAVE DONE.... TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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trengthen and support Rotary Clubs through effective Club Administration was foremost in the list of priorities of RI D3810. As early as August of the preceding year, DG Ernie with District Trainer, PDG Danny Yu, of RCBM, started to design, update and implement RI training programs to develop and equip future leaders. Aimed to ensure the proper stewardship of grant funds for meaningful and sustainable projects, the District Grant Management Seminar was introduced.
Three times this Rotary year, Rotarians from 86 clubs enjoyed and experienced meeting members of other Rotary clubs thru the revival of the District Fellowship. The first one was held in Harbour city in Pasay, followed by another in Manila Grand Opera House, and the last was in Dona Lucing Resort in Cavite where fellowship turned into a grand sports fest. The first Rotary Friendship Exchange in RI D3810 with RI D3520 of Taiwan, provided to 30 Rotarians from the 4 District areas, an arranged home stays to assigned Rotarian host families in Taiwan. Reciprocal visits to other countries resulted in international understanding, goodwill and peace through people to people contacts across national borders, thereby opening opportunities for partnership in Rotar projects.
To foster and enhance camaraderie, DG Ernie and Chairman Pepot Sto. Domingo of RCBM introduced the Friendship Hall as an added feature during DISCON 2012. In the business meeting held, the DNC method was abolished, and was replaced by Club’s Direct Ballot by Mail in selecting the future RI D3810 Governor. Strengthening the Family was given emphasis thru several programs for the Rotary Partners in service, the Youth and Rotary Community Corps as well. Celebrations with the Family as a unit of society where children are shaped to be leaders were among the major events. As part of the Rotary Foundation mission, DG Ernie offered and allotted from the DDF USD 125,000 and distributed USD 1,000 Grant to each Rotary club in the District to provide financial resources, giving clubs equal opportunity to serve the specific needs of their respective community.
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I D3810 gave special emphasis to Public Imaging in response to RI and RI Pres. Kalyan Banerjee’s motivation, coupled with support from RI South Pacific Area Coordinator for Public Imaging, PDG Lyne Abanilla. Rotary Clubs banner display along the stretch of Macapagal road was the first Public Imaging project of the District for the Rotary Year. No less than the pound for pound king of World boxing, Cong. Manny Pacquiao promoted ìThis Closeî ad campaign on Polio Eradication Program. Regular program in UNTV Rotary Hour had several Changemaker Presidents and DG Ernie himself, in two occasions, as guests to tell stories about Rotary and what Rotary does. Highlighted during the Rotary week in February, 2012 was the unveiling of the Paul Harris Bust statue in a 2 hour program prepared by the Changemaker Team. Three full blown spreadsheets published in the newspapers featuring RI D3810 were made possible thru the use of the PR Grant. RI D3810 deserves plaudits and laurels for having achieved its goals. Contribution to The Rotary Foundation Annual Programs Fund as of May totalled USD 226,838.96, which is equivalent to a per capita/member giving of USD 112.58, a significant increase of 50% over the previous year. Official RI figures as of May show, that RI D3810 membership has remarkably increased to 2520 or 25 percentage points growth from the base number of 2026. Four new Rotary Clubs were chartered and four terminated Rotary Clubs were reinstated. Rotary Clubs below the charter strength of 25 has gone down from 62% to 40%, registering the lowest among the 10 Philippine Districts. Charters for two new additional clubs, with 52 members are in process, and Charters for two to three more Rotary Clubs are about to be filed before May ends, to bring total District membership to 2600 or to an expected significant increase of 30% by the end of the Rotary Year. RI D3810 is the top District in Zone 7 A in terms of membership growth. Rotary International concludes RY 2011-2012 by showering with honor and recognition RI D3810, Philippines as one among the Top 15 Districts in the world, on May 9, 2012, at the Bangkok International Convention, where RI D3810 registered the biggest delegation among the 10 Philippine Districts. DG Ernie’s term as an inspiring Governor, gracefully fades from the center stage of Phil Rotary, with bubbles of joy and jubilation for enshrining the District in an altar of respectability and international administration. DG Ernie bows and exits from the arena with a shining legacy of truth, fairness, transparency and decency with his dynamic leadership that motivated the Changemaker Team to ”Reach within as they Embrace Humanity.”
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here is a fellowship within the Rotary Club of BagumbayanManila called the RCBM GOLFERS. It was formed in 2002 when the club was experiencing a tremendous influx of new members. Many of the newly inducted Rotarians were golfers and there was a need to assimilate them quickly as it was observed that some of them were beginning to lose interest in club meetings and activities. There was a necessity to apply a retention move that would keep them in the club. Thus, weekly Wednesday sorties were started. There were dinners scheduled adjunct to the game. Starting with only a few golfing buddies, the group soon blossomed into a group of 40. A set of dues and rules were put Saw in place to formalize the fellowship. A y Willy Photo b bi-annual fee was instituted. After games and dinners were moved to a more flexible monthly schedule, a circuit of 10 tournaments per year was launched 3 years ago with 3 hosting members in charge of the course and dinner venues. The Rotary way system of expenses is not lost as the players handle their own green fees while each one takes his turn in hosting the elaborate and sumptuous meals. Stroke play is the favored format as handicapping is set on the average of previous best scores. A committee meets to decide on the handicaps to equalize the competition. There are no trophies except some returns from a pot money raised for the circuit from amongst the participants. To enhance their opportunities for service, the fellowship hosts the annual Presidents Cup of District 3810. Sponsorship funds raised go to the club in aid of projects and activities as determined by the club board of directors. This fellowship offered our members the opportunity to meet Rotarians of other clubs and those of other districts. The fellowships after the rounds of golf not only bonded our members together, but even Rotarians from other clubs and districts as well. This eventually led to joint projects like Medical and Dental Missions, to free surgeries for 84 children with cleft lips and palates. These partnerships eventually resulted to the signing of local match club agreements with RC Lipa of District 3820. Truly RC Bagumbayan’s golfing fellowships offers tremendous opportunities not only to become buddies, but even becoming a vehicle for extended service opportunities.
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Legacy of Service We requested the 10 District Governors of RY 2011- 2012 to tell us what gave them the greatest satisfaction during their year of service; what was their predecessor’s legacy that they found useful to continue or to build on; what was the No.1 challenge they found; and what their legacy is to their district. Here are their answers. – EIC
CORINA TENGCO-BAUTISTA RI District 3770
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011-12 saw a revival in the style of fellowship and service that identifies D3770. I found it most satisfying to serve the district well and that all my district events were successful. The biggest challenge I faced was the sheer size of the district— 62 clubs covering 10 of the largest provinces of the Luzon island. Covering miles of road travel under the direst weather and road conditions was daunting but really was worth it as I saw how our Rotarians responded to the effort. Every governor has his or her own brand of district leadership. I did not consciously seek to make that marked difference; I did my best to emphasize the district team brand and energize the sense of fellowship. I believed then, as I still do now, that true fellowship begets a growing desire to be productive together; to foster a sense of co-ownership of the objectives and results of service programs. I believe that in my term, all our club presidents found true friendship with each other. Togetherness in noble intent and action is contagious. It infects all who see and feel the authenticity of the experience. We saw this as we began our journey in the DISTAS in Malaysia and Bulacan. We witnessed this as we celebrated the DISCON in Baguio City. I could not help but be moved by the response of our Rotarians to our invitation for them to first reach within their clubs and their district for the motivation before embracing the communities we intend to serve.
JOSE FRANCISCO “JESS” CIFRA RI District 3780
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a servant leader. Our batch of club presidents, fondly referred to as the “Silver” presidents, initiated the refurbishing of the fourth floor of the D3780 Rotary Center. Once the project, spearheaded by “Silver” President Nick Bartolome, is finished, the “Silver Hall” will be a nice venue for big Rotary and other social events. The greatest challenge I faced was the seeming lack of dedication among some Rotarians in their involvement in club meetings and other activities as well as immersion in service projects. Therefore I took every opportunity to inspire them to play their special roles in building strong and effective clubs, which are the keys to Rotary’s future and to the realization of the Rotary dream to build a beautiful and peaceful world. Perhaps the greatest legacy I can leave to my district is the new realization that Rotary is about service to fellowmen and to God. I have always believed that helping the less privileged is not a one-way street as it opens another corridor that benefits the giver as it does the beneficiary. When one serves another, the server finds inner happiness beyond compare and this happiness stems from our belief that we have so pleased the Almighty for being His instrument in caring for the least of His children. I am also leaving behind a record TRF contribution of about US$250,000 from the Annual Giving and a portion of the district’s DDF. Still another is the organization of nine new clubs, with five already chartered to date and four awaiting RI’s approval. This has raised the district’s total number of clubs to 98 as of now, and possibly to 102 by the end of the Rotary year, and the district’s membership to at least 2,500. It is obvious how hard our “Silver” presidents worked in rallying the members of their clubs to come out with this performance.
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found greatest satisfaction in the commitment, support and cooperation of all my Past District Governors, the Changemaker Presidents, District Officers and all the Rotarians working together to attain our district goals. A strong bond of friendship was also created amongst the Changemaker Team. The No.1 challenge for me was how to manage the district after the unfortunate accident after coming from a PCRG Xmas party, which rendered me temporarily physically handicapped. In my year as well, the district came up with its own log; increased awareness of The Rotary Foundation programs and 100 percent club contribution to the Annual Giving and Polio Plus; increased membership by more than 400.
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ncouraging and guiding my district’s Rotarians as they helped those who have less in life, to be the “wind beneath their wings”‒ this made my day as a governor! I learned to be humble and to take things in stride, to never compare my accomplishments with others, and to just work toward the achievement of my own goals and objectives. I was able to double the membership of over 10 clubs, and significantly reduce the number of clubs below charter strength, growing by 20 percent. I made major changes in recruitment, club incubation, and membership training. I eliminated irrelevant district activities and reduced the cost of our District Conference to a fourth of what it was before. Our performance on TRF contributions, $500,000 is a record achievement! The Raffy Garcia Challenge, which made over 400 Rotarians in four districts (D3800, D3780, D3790, and D3860) Paul Harris Fellows for just $500 by using 500 of my recognition points, is, I believe, a first in the world of Rotary. I have started to build the Pasig Rotary Center, a three-story structure that will house a daycare facility, a pre-school, a medical/dental clinic, a livelihood center, a community center, and offices for the 14 Rotary clubs of Zone 6, on land that I bought some years ago. With all these changes in my year, I would like to leave behind a legacy of change, inspired by Robert Kennedy who said: “…saw wrong and tried to right it; saw suffering and tried to heal it; saw conflict and tried to solve it…” Or, at least, I tried.
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dministratively, we were able to motivate our clubs and Rotarians into action, thereby achieving our goals in membership, Rotary Foundation support, and humanitarian service. More than this, we felt greatest satisfaction in witnessing how, in the process of attaining our goals, we were able to positively touch and change the lives of so many people and, simultaneously, our lives were also touched. All of us who have sought to bring laughter and smile to others found out that our lives would never be the same again. The personal challenge for me was to stay true to our Rotary principles and abiding by them, to transcend differences, and show the way, always leading by example. A district is nothing more than a grouping of clubs, and I have always believed that the accomplishment of the district as a whole must be the sum of the work done Philippine Rotary • June 2012
by each individual clubs. Membership grew by almost 30 percent, support for the Rotary Foundation increased, and more focused humanitarian services were rendered by the clubs. My legacy, therefore, is leaving clubs that have been strengthened in both numbers and purpose. I leave behind me a district that can pride in being one of the Top 15 Districts worldwide!
REYNALDO “REY” CASTILLO RI District 3820
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y biggest challenge was the death of my wife, Lady Bulet on Day 1 of my year of service. It was a big blow that I found, initially, difficult to surmount. However, I am proud to say that I was able to fulfill my task as District Governor. This I owe to the help of God, my committed embracing Presidents, dedicated district officers, the district’s council of governors who served as my mentors, my classmates and all the hardworking Embracing Rotarians of District 3820. From where I stand now, I owe all my accomplishments to all of them and, above all, to my dear wife Bulet and my five children. As an advocate of literacy and education, I gave a fraction of the District Governors fund to Tawid Aral program with 42 participating clubs amounting to P185,000. It is an equal-sharing partnership with a maximum amount of P5,000 drawn from my funds and to be matched by the same amount by the club who shared my advocacy. The total served as a tuition fee subsidy for indigent student beneficiaries. I initiated various public image projects like the twin undertaking of a tree-planting project along SLEX and STAR wherein 4,600 seedlings of narra, pili and golden showers were planted by 528 Rotarians and Rotaractors, culminating in the unveiling of Rotary safety and Road safety signage along SLEX from an approved PR grant of RY 2011-12. Other notable PR projects were the first district-wide Rotary Anniversary Celebration comprising Rotary exhibits at SM Mall Lipa City, a motorcade from San Pedro Laguna to Batangas City and the symbolic release of 107 lanterns. 53 clubs and 368 Rotarians participated in the activity, which was honored by the presence of special guest, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto who was officially launched as a volunteer endorser of the RI EndPolio’s “This Close Campaign”.
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MELVIN DELA SERNA RI District 3850
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gained lot of friends in the District and experienced the warm welcome and reception extended to me during my visits. I relished the feeling of having led in service 95 Rotary Clubs in D-3860. I learned to have the courage to handle conflicts among Rotarians within their club and among and between Rotary Clubs. I tried to inspire Rotarians to do more for the betterment of the community, to give Service Above Self where the need is most. I thank the Rotarians in our District for their contributions to APF of the Rotary International – for having achieved the highest donation of more than $215,000 in the District; for establishing the Family of Paul Harris Fellow Awards; for making District 3860 a 100 per cent $100 Per Capita District, among others.
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he overwhelming show of concern and support from all over the Rotary World, in the aftermath of the Typhoon Sendong was indeed very reassuring. Together with them, the 23 clubs
in the communities severely affected by the flood and the rest of the District went out of their way to render service and share whatever little they have. Our clubs were the first to respond during the catastrophe and the little things that the Rotarians did to alleviate the sufferings of the communities in the severely affected areas sent ripples everywhere and elicited endless appreciation from all who were helped. This gave me the greatest satisfaction as a Rotary servant leader and made me even prouder as a Rotarian. I thank my predecessor for a District to govern with its territory intact and existence assured. The Manual of Procedure mandates that the RI Board may eliminate or change boundaries of any district with fewer than 30 clubs or fewer than 1,000 Rotarians. By July 1, 2011, RI set the membership threshold to 1,000 Rotarians and my predecessor turned over to me a District with 1,049 Rotarians. My biggest challenge was to meet the requirement of increased membership to the threshold of 1,200 Rotarians by end of my year. I am proud to say we did it. I leave a district with sterling performance in Club governance, TRF and Membership, for which it was recognized by the Rotary International South Pacific and Philippines Office Newsletter in its March and April issues. The District was described to be one of the star performers in Asia and the Pacific Region. Moreover, the District was cited as Model District and commended for its 100 per cent Semi Annual Report payment. RID 3870 is now a 100 per cent TRF contributing District surpassing its $43,000.00 TRF goal with a total $62,681.16 TRF contribution, a 123 per cent increase from the previous year. The District is one of the leaders in membership growth in Zone 7A (Philippines and Indonesia) in terms of absolute numbers and percentage increase. We have surpassed our goal of 1,200 Rotarians and our membership figure now stands at 1,370 Rotarians as against 1,049 last year, an increase of 321 green Rotarians or 30 per cent from last year.
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PRM awards night 2012 – A night to remember By PP Ed Trinidad, Managing Editor
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he Philippine Rotary Magazine (PRM) held its ninth recognition ceremonies at the iconic Metropolitan Museum at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex in Roxas Boulevard Manila. The yearly tribute to its loyal subscribers, outstanding district governors’ representatives to the PRM, generous sponsors and advertisers was held in the evening of April 27, 2012 and attended by Rotary VIPs. The venue was fittingly set with the masterpieces of our great Filipino artists like first national artist Juan Luna and Vicente Manansala, and of some famous foreign artists, serving as the backdrop. BSP Gov. Amando Tetangco graciously provided the venue (and committed the Metropolitan Museum for future PR awards). Among the Coordinator and Rotary personalities PRM Associate present were Past editor Chit RI Director Paing Lijauco, and Hechanova, PDG Incoming Rotary James Dee, 2011Coordinator Oyan 12 chairman of Villanueva. the Philippine Also present Rotary Magazine were the PRM Foundation, Inc. Editorial and (PRMFI); PDG Management Butch Francisco, Boards, the 2011-12 chairman awardees, some PRMFI Chair James Dee of the Philippine of the incoming College of Rotary governors, past Governors and district governors incoming PRMFI chair; incumbent who were and are part of the PRM governors Corina Bautista (D3770), family, and their spouses, artist Jun Raffy Garcia and spouse Minda Martinez, monthly sponsors and (D3800), and Billy Villareal and major advertisers.
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Tony Chong and PDG Rhia Abalos described the background of the PRM Special Subscription and Lifetime Subscription awards, respectively. PDG Rhia made special mention of the outstanding contribution of PDG Oca Inocentes, the Lifetime Subscriptions Coordinator, who increased the number of lifetime subscribers to over 2,000 today from less than 1,000 when he took over, by offering Paul Harris Fellows recognition incentives. The awards were categorized into the PRM Subscription Awards, Special Lifetime Subscription Recognition and Special Recognition
The PRM Family spouse Elizabeth (D3830), past editors-in-chief PDG Herman Gamboa and PDG Mar Un Ocampo III, and managing editor PDG Sonny Ventura (all recognized for outstanding service). Other guests included Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator PDG Bobby Viray and spouse Echel; Rotary Coordinator Dave Villanueva; Public Image Philippine Rotary • June 2012
PRID Paing Hechanova delivered a special message that dwelt on the importance of the magazine in inspiring more service to our communities. Editor-inchief / PDG Melito Salazar thanked those who attended the affair and those who have helped make the magazine as the ‘magazine of choice’ by Philippine Rotarians. PP
for distinguished service and unwavering support to the Philippine Rotary Magazine. The PRM Awards Committee appointed by PRMFI Chair PDG James Dee was composed of: Chairman / Editor-in-chief PDG Melito Salazar, Vice Chairman / Managing Editor PP Ed Trinidad, and members PDG Oca Inocentes, PDG Fabie Enriquez, PDG Mark Go,
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Summary list of 2012 PRM and Special Lifetime Subscription Awardees I.
PRM Subscription Awards a. PRM Loyalty Recognition - For the Rotary club which has been subscribing to the PRM continuously for the past ten years as of April 15, 2012 and has no subscription arrears. (115 Rotary Clubs) DISTRICT 3770 3780 3790 3800 3810 TOTAL GRAND TOTAL
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Highest Subscription Percentage – District 3800 DG Raffy Garcia and DGR-PRM PDG Teddy Zamora Highest Number of Subscriptions For the Year - District 3790 DG Digna Ragasa and DGR-PRM PP Rommel Suarez Highest Increase in Lifetime Subscriptions - District 3810 DG Ernie Choa and DGR-PRM PP Cyn Evangelista Highest Percentage Increase in Lifetime Subscriptions - District 3810 DG Ernie Choa and DGR-PRM PP Cyn Evangelista 100% Lifetime Subscription (Club category) - Rotary Club of Metro Olongapo, D3790 (with 27 lifetime subscriptions (after contributing 4 new lifetime subscriptions this Rotary year) and Rotary Club of Marikina Central, D3800 (with 32 lifetime subscriptions (after contributing 6 new lifetime subscriptions this Rotary year) g. 100% Lifetime Subscription (District category) - District 3790 (for RC Metro Olongapo) and District 3800 (for RC Marikina Central) h. Club with the Highest Number of New Lifetime Subscriptions - Rotary Club of Bagumbayan-Manila, D3810 (9 new lifetime subscriptions) II.
Special Lifetime Subscription Recognition a. 100% Lifetime Subscribers Club - Rotary Club of Metro Olongapo, D3790 Pres. Kyungho “Mike” Yoo and Rotary Club of Marikina Central, D3800 Pres. Tomas Ranger “Ranger” DR Santos V (Award : Two TRF Sustaining Members recognition to be donated by PDG Oca Inocentes) b. Outstanding District In Lifetime Subscription Production - District 3810 (Award : One TRF Sustaining Member recognition for having obtained 57 new lifetime subscriptions to be donated by PDG Oca Inocentes) c. Most Outstanding District In Lifetime Subscription Production - District 3810 (Award : One PHF recognition for having obtained 57 new lifetime subscriptions to be donated by PDG Oca Inocentes)
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backdrop complemented the surroundings which featured an enlarged reproduction of the Martinez painting given away for the major awards, and the enlarged copies of selected covers of the magazine, including the catchy new look of the January 2012 issue. In her closing remarks, Associate Editor / PDG Chit Lijauco, the ‘architect’ of the PRM’s New Look, thanked those who attended the Awards Night, and thanked and congratulated all the awardees. PDG Chit then gathered all the guests for a ‘PRM Family’ group photo. It was indeed a night to remember!
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Outstanding DGR-PRM in submitting published articles - PP Antonio “Tony” Y. Chong, D3830 Outstanding DGR-PRM in promoting club and lifetime subscriptions - PP Rommel “Rommel” dG. Suarez, D3790 Outstanding DGR-PRM in promoting lifetime subscriptions - PP Cynthia “Cyn” R. Evangelista Outstanding DGR-PRM in collection performance - PP Antonio “Tony” Y. Chong, D3830 Outstanding DGR-PRM in promoting Rotary merchandise - PDG Emma “Ems” M. Nava Most Outstanding DGR-PRM for RY 2011-12 - PP Rommel “Rommel” dG. Suarez, D3790 Jeeves London’s Finest Dry Cleaners – for multiple placement advertisements in the magazine The Manila Bulletin – for multiple placement advertisements in the magazine
Special Recognition for distinguished service and unwavering support to the Philippine Rotary Magazine a. PDG Jaime “James” O. Dee – Chairman, Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc. RY 2011-12 b. PDG Antonio “Jun” P. Tambunting, Jr. – former PRM Editor-in-Chief (1978-1984) c. PDG Herman “Herman” T. Gamboa – former PRM Editor-in-Chief (1991-1995) d. PDG Mariano “Mar” Un Ocampo III– former PRM Editor-in-Chief (1995-2011) e. PDG Juanito “Sonny” T. Ventura – former PRM Managing Editor (1995-2011)
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long sleeves and don’t ruin your look by opting for one in short sleeves. Women can wear a gown or a short formal; the LBD is most acceptable.
Details of a tuxedo top Women’s accessories. Big bags do not have any place in a formal occasion.
The basic features of a tuxedo: Black evening jacket: The short version is, these days, preferred over the tailcoat. For comfort, opt for the single-breasted with upward sweeping peaked lapels, the exposed side of which should be of glossier material than the rest of the suit. Black trousers: The piping on the sides is a must. Use the same material as the exposed side of the lapel (silk, grosgrain, satin). No cuff at the bottom.
Cummerbund: Conceals the trousers’ waistband. Never try to conceal a belt under a cummerbund.
White Dress Shirt: Made of pique cotton, has small black buttons, pleated front, and a turndown collar and single cuffs which are both preferably starched.
Black Bow Tie: There are the butterfly self-tie bow and the bat-wing bow. Learn how to tie a bow-tie; it’s the mark of a perfect gentleman.
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Aurora, Batanes, Bulacan, Cagayan, Ifugao, Isabela, Kalinga, Apayao, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino
District Governor Ma. Socorro “Corina” T. Bautista DGR-PRM PDG Romulo “Boy” O. Valle, Jr.
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Cavite, Manila, Mindoro Occidental, Pasay
District Governor Ernesto “Ernie” Y. Choa DGR-PRM PP Cynthia “Cyn” R. Evangelista
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District Governor Jose Francisco “Jess” Q. Cifra
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Batangas, Laguna, Marinduque, Mindoro Oriental, Quezon, and the whole of the Bicol region
District Governor Reynaldo “Rey” H. Castillo DGR-PRM PDG Medardo “Darwin” V. Igualada
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Abra, Bataan, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Mountain Province, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Zambales
Co-DGR-PRM PP Mary Ann “Ma-Ann” H. Gonzales
District Governor Digna “Digna” R. Ragasa DGR-PRM PP Rommel “Rommel” dG. Suarez
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Caloocan, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Navotas, Pasig, Rizal, San Juan, Valenzuela
District Governor Rafael “Raffy” M. Garcia III DGR-PRM PDG Teodorico “Teddy” E. Zamora
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Aklan, Antique, Basilan, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Misamis Occidental, Negros Occidental, Sulu, Tawi, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay
District Governor Melvin “Mel” S. de la Serna DGR-PRM PDG Emma “Ems” M. Nava
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Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Bohol, Cebu, Davao City, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, General Santos City, Leyte, Negros Oriental, Samar, Siquijor, South Cotabato, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur
District Governor Leoncio “Nonoy” P. Villa-Abrille DGR-PRM PP Lilo “Lilu” I. Aliño
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Alabang, Las Piñas, Makati, Muntinlupa Palawan, Parañaque, Pateros, Taguig
District Governor Ismael “Billy” Z. Villareal DGR-PRM PP Antonio “Tony” Y. Chong
Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin Island, Cotabato, Cotabato City, Gingoog City, Iligan City, Kidapawan City, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Malaybalay City, Marawi City, Misamis Oriental, Sultan Kudarat, Tacurong City, Valencia City
District Governor Samuel “Sam” C. Fontanilla
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Sharing Sewing Machines The Rotary Club of Agham turned over two industrial sewing machines to He Cares Village, an urban poor relocation site in Montalban as the Club’s initial contribution in helping provide livelihood to 385 families relocated from different areas. The provision of sewing machines answers the residents’ need for a continuous source of income so they can negotiate contracts and market their own finished products and thus be financially stable compared to when they were subcontractors using the contractor’s sewing machines. The Club in partnership with the He Cares Foundation devised a program where the recipient of the sewing machine pays for the machine as he/ she starts to make profits. The proceeds will be used to buy another machine for another family starting a new sharing cycle. Philippine Rotary • June 2012
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FAMILY OF ROTARY Learning with a Full Stomach The Rotary Club of Northern Tarlac members led by Pres. Dors Rivilla fed 972 grade school children of the Paniqui North Central Elementary School in the locality of Paniqui, Tarlac; 327 pupils of Apulid Elementary School and 368 grade school children of the Cojuangco Elementary School with rice and chicken strips soup. The club members believe that students study better with a full stomach. Contributed by: Sec. Danilo T. Rojo, RC Northern Tarlac
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receive U$5,000. Dr. Javonillo, a missionary worker was the recipient of the 2011 Dangal ng Bayan awarded by Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III and administered by the Civil Service Commission. Contributed by: CP Prisco Rivera, Jr., RC San Mateo Highlands
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FAMILY OF ROTARY BOOKS Are For Reading The Rotary Club of Manila Midtown and Margarita Elementary School Principal Dr. Carmencita Montemayor signed a Memorandum of Agreement between the club and the elementary school at A. Francisco St. Corner Arellano St. Sta. Ana, Manila to formalize the partnership in the improvement of school facilities and equipment. BATS books were turned over also to the school on the same occasion. Contributed by: Jocelyn Ledesma Gadon, RC Manila Midtown
Saving the babies A matching grant project of the Rotary Club of Atimonan Sunrise in partnership with the Rotary Club of Escalon Sunrise, D-5220 USA which help provides medical equipments necessary for the safe delivery of babies in six different lying-in rural health units in the municipality of Atimonan, Quezon. Primary contact person is PP Ohgie Restan. Contributed by: DS Edwin Gonzaga and PDG Paeng Tantuco, D3820
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FAMILY OF ROTARY ‘Home Run 2’ makes P1.5M for D-3830 Rotary Homes Project In a fitting sequel to the successful charity run held last year in March 2011 dubbed as Home Run, this year’s Rotary Home Run 2 strikes a bigger hit! Held last April 22, 2012 at the C5 Extension Road in Paranaque, the Home Run 2 was organized by the Rotary International Dist. 3830 Rotary Homes Foundation, Answering the Cry of the Poor (ANCOP) and the Parañaque City Government and supported by SM City Sucat, Ave., Naturals, Ceres, Pioneer Insurance, Maynilad Water Services, Solid Guaranty, Inc., Standard Insurance Co., Inc., Trinity Insurance Brokers and Trinity Health
Care Services. Participated in by 2000+ runners, the charity run generated Php 1.5 million which will go to the joint socialized housing project of Rotary Homes which aims to build 1,000 homes in the Photo shows Mayor Jun Bernabe (2nd from right) 4.2 hectare site along the C-5 Extension. The community will and Rotary Homes Foundation Chairman Sid Garcia (3rd from right) having a light moment as they set serve as a relocation site for out at the fun run starting line. the informal settlers who are presently living by the bank of Makati San Antonio, RC Makati West, the Parañaque River. RC Makati North, RC Paranaque Kudos to Race Director/ Metro South , RC Paranaque Organizer Francis Macatulad and Pbolacion, RC Makati San Lorenzo, to the Rotary Clubs which hosted RC Paranaque Southwest, and RC the event namely RC Palanyag, RC Makati. The event was graced by no less than District 3830 Governor Billy Villareal, PDG Sid Garcia who is the Chairman of the Rotary Homes Paranaque Foundation, and Parañaque Mayor Jun Bernabe. Awards ceremonies were held after the race wherein the top 3 men and women of the 5k and 3k races, as well as the top 3 in the kids’ dash, were awarded medals. It was a day of winners as everyone who participated pitched in their share in helping raise funds to build Rotary Homes for our lessFor posterity, 3rd from left to 5th are PDG & Rotary Home Chairman Sid Garcia, fortunate countrymen Paranaque. Paranaque Mayor Jun Bernabe and Governor Billy Villareal.
Academic Excellence The Rotary Club of Iloilo South led by President Ernesto “Ernie” S. Rivera, Jr. and PP Fernando “Fred” Chua as Lead Project Chairman and their sister Club, the Rotary Club of Bacolod South led by Aristotle “Aris” Minez organized the 37th Annual Academic Excellence Contest – 1st Western Visayas Regional Championship. This project was successfully recognized as the “Most Outstanding New Generations Project” by Rotary International District 3850. Contributed by: President Ernesto Rivera, Jr., RC Iloilo South
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FAMILY OF ROTARY Partnership for Children The Tulay Day Care Center projects of the Rotary Club of Cebu South have been successful through its partnership with the Rotary Club of Yotsukaido in Chiba Japan and sustained for 11 years. About 80 students with two class sessions are accommodated. The club also provides some of the learning materials and facilities of the day care center. Their sister club, RC Yotsukaido visits yearly to observe the improvements and help address the other areas of concern. The focus of this project is to provide basic knowledge and primary education to the children in the urban areas of Tulay Minglanilla. The club provides a competent and active teacher to handle the learning and supports the upgrading of her teaching skills trough seminars. - Contributed by: President Nelson M. Rosales, Rotary Club of Cebu South.
Takbo kontra Polio The Rotary Club of Cotabato East sponsored a family fun run “Rotary’s Takbo Kontra Polio” in response to DG Sam Fontanilla’s call to support the programs of The Rotary Foundation. Three hundred persons from all walks of life participated raising $1,000 which was matched by PDG Yu Beng Chua for a total contribution of $2,000 to the Polio Eradication Fund, one of the highest in the district. The Club realized a net proceed $1,000 which was generously matched by PDG Yu Beng Chua. Thus, the Club gave a total contribution of $2,000 to the Polio Eradication Fund. One of the highest in District 3870. The Polio Eradication Program almost three decades now, with only three countries left as endemic, from over one hundred ninety six countries. Rotary in visions a Polio Free World soon thus the slogan “Stop Polio Now”. A Mural Painting is implemented to enhance Rotary Awareness.
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PDG DANIEL “DANNY’ YU
anny was inducted into the Rotary Club of Bagumbayan-Manila on October 25, 1985. He served as club president in RY1990-91 and elected District 3810 Governor for RY1995-96. He was appointed International Assembly Training Leader in RY1997-99 and has served as Rotary Foundation Coordinator in RY2001-03. He is a past Chairman of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors and a TRF Major Donor.
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PP EDUARDO “ED” TRINIDAD
duardo “Ed” M. Trinidad is an entrepreneur, and a former banker and university dean. He joined the Rotary Club of Intramuros of District 3810 in 1980 and became its President in 1986-87. He transferred to the Rotary Club of Cubao West in 2009. He has been an active club and district officer, a Group Study Exchange team leader to England in 1994 and is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Ed was the Associate Editor of the Philippine Rotary Magazine for 16 years from 1995 to June 2011, and is the magazine’s current Managing Editor since July 2011.
PDG CHIT LIJAUCO
s currently the Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 7A (10 districts of the Philippines and two districts of Indonesia). The charter president of the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Centro, she served as the Past District Governor of District 3820 for RY2009-10. She has been in the publication business for more than 30 years now, serving as writer and/or editor in several major daily newspapers and magazines. Today, she is the Managing Editor of the Philippine Tatler, a monthly glossy that chronicles the lifestyle of the rich and famous.
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