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District Profile Organizational Chart Message from the RI President Message from the District Governor 5. Message from the District Rotaract Representative 6. News & Updates from the Rotary International 7. News from the MDIO Pilipinas 8. HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign 9. Project Shoebox 10. Random Acts of Kindness

District Profile Rotaract Clubs in the middle area of Mindanao which includes the Philippine provinces of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Misamis Oriental, North Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat. Welcome to the heart of Mindanao! The home to beautiful cultures, tribes, peoples and religions that coexist and lives harmonious in peace together. Our District covers Northern and Central Mindanao that is why we are called the heart of Mindanao. It is the last of the 10 Rotary International Districts in the Philippines. From the beautiful island of Camiguin, to the serene Macajalar and Iligan Bays, even reaching the enchanting Islamic City of the Philippines covering The Sultan Kudarat and Cotabato City, to the mirrored skies of the peaceful Lake Lanao, and to the New Zealand like beauty of Bukidnon. District 3870 was humbly born in the years 1984 – 1985 when District 3850 was divided for the second time. District 3860 was created in 1974 and District 3870 was created in 1984, both originally from District 3850. Our District is divided into 4 Zones: Zone 1 – Cagayan de Oro City, Zone 2 – Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, Zone 3 – Maguindanao, North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat and Zone 4 - Bukidnon, Camiguin Island and Misamis Oriental.

News and Updates from the Rotary International Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 13th consecutive year By Rotary International

For the 13th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S. The Foundation earned the recognition for adhering to sector best practices and executing its mission in a financially efficient way, demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Only one percent of the organizations Charity Navigator evaluates have received 13 consecutive 4-star evaluations. "Your achievement and 4-star rating will enhance your organization’s fundraising and public relations efforts,” says Michael Thatcher, president and chief executive officer of Charity Navigator. "This exceptional designation sets the Foundation apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness." The rating reflects Charity Navigator's assessment of how the Foundation uses donations, sustains its programs and services, and practices good governance and openness.

News and Updates from the Rotary International Building bridges, overcoming roadblocks

Shoulder-to-shoulder work on years of infrastructure projects by Rotary clubs in Guatemala and the U.S. built a foundation that supported a swift and informed response when COVID-19 brought new challenges. The clubs and some partners formed an emergency committee in March that raised money to buy protective equipment for medical workers, found Guatemalan manufacturers that could produce other needed items, and leveraged members’ connections to make sure technicians could travel to repair faulty ventilators. Their longer-term plans include major infrastructure improvements at a hospital. Their well-coordinated response is now seen as a model for others.

“This is a worldwide emergency, and we have a lot of support from national clubs, even [as] they have their issues there,” says Julio Grazioso, of the Rotary Club of Guatemala Vista Hermosa, Guatemala. “Because of the close and strong relationship between Rotary clubs in this case, we were able to react very fast.”The groundwork was laid years earlier. Grazioso and Mike Paddock, of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, are civil engineers who met while working on infrastructure projects in Guatemala with other organizations, including Engineers Without Borders (EWB).Their Rotary clubs began forming a bond in 2013, when Paddock and other members of his club visited Guatemala to work on pedestrian bridges and water initiatives. Every year, members from Paddock’s district travel to meet with Guatemalan officials and see the EWB and Rotary projects.

News and Updates from the Rotary International After the Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala erupted in 2018, killing hundreds of people and destroying communities, the U.S. EWB group and the two clubs worked together to construct bridges that gave people access to health clinics, schools, and markets.So when the COVID-19 pandemic began to develop in early 2020, and Paddock and his partners saw the scramble for adequate personal protective equipment in the United States, they understood that Guatemalans would be much more at risk when the virus reached their communities.Paddock said Guatemalan hospitals told their Rotary and EWB partners that newly constructed temporary COVID-19 hospitals were being overwhelmed by a surge of patients. An additional challenge, Paddock says, was the demand on the water supply. “Each patient needs twice as much water as they would in the past, with additional hand washing and cleaning needs.”The Milwaukee Rotary club and the Guatemalan district raised $14,000 for protective equipment for emergency responders and midwives and ventilator repairs. The two clubs also, partnered on a global grant of more than $200,000 that will be used to drill a new well, pump and water tower at a 270-bed hospital in the city of Escuintla.The Rotary Foundation also approved two global grants related to COVID-19 for $150,000, with about $600,000 in additional grants to come. EWB’s has received a $250,000 grant from Open Philanthropy and $70,000 from other grants to contribute to the Rotary / EWB projects.

News and Updates from the Pilipinas MDIO MDIO Chair 2021 New Year Message

Happy New Year Rotaractors, Rotarians, and other Partners in Service! We are already halfway through the Rotary Year - a year unlike any other due to the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic plus the other disasters and challenges that truly test our resolve and dedication to service. As I momentarily looked back, I realized how proud I am with the Rotaractors in the Philippines who surpassed various limitations and delivered unique ways of doing things to elevate the Rotaract experience and be of help to our fellows in need. We were not expecting to lead and do service in this kind of situation but we have shown the Rotary world that Rotaractors are indeed pioneers of innovation, especially in times of crises. We were among the firsts to shift our usual Rotaract activities (i.e. handover, induction, new membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; orientation, and training) to virtual means.

News and Updates from the Pilipinas MDIO We saw a lot of creative ideas on how these usual activities can become more exciting and enriching with the use of technology. We also embraced eLearning as a tool for empowerment and reaching wider audiences. Going virtual also became an opportunity for us to transcend the geographical boundaries of an archipelagic country and unite Rotaractors from different islands for common goals. We expanded our network and in turn the projects that we implement. We even went outside and connected with our peers from other parts of the world through virtual exchanges and joint activities. We even went far beyond our own organization to collaborate for similar objectives such as what we did with Toastmasters in the Philippines, with the major youth organizations in the country through the Philippine Festival of Youth Action, and with the rest of other likeminded organizations at the grassroots level. We were very successful in digitizing service project delivery through online tutorials, mental health support sessions, fundraising, and information dissemination campaigns, to name a few. Some Rotaractors in the Philippines were even recognized for being role models of social responsibility and selfless leadership.With the call for greater involvement of Rotaract in the Rotary Foundation, we have demonstrated that we can amplify our seven causes through online and social media strategies. We have also proven that we can increase our impact by expanding the reach of our donation campaigns, increasing our supporter base. In the ushering era of elevated status for Rotaract, we used multiple digital platforms to connect with our Rotarians. We aligned with our regional Rotary and district leaders and agreed to achieve shared aspirations. We became proactive in informing the Rotary community of what we do and share best practices. We seized all available opportunities for Rotary and Rotaract clubs collaboration and laid the groundwork for long term integration in shaping the future of Rotary.

News and Updates from the Pilipinas MDIO These milestones, unprecedented in a very volatile environment and unimaginable before, illustrate that we really have to trust the ingenuity of our Rotaractors. Allow us to lead the way as we do not buckle in times of challenges. We constantly look for opportunities. We focus on positive outcomes. Halfway through the road is not an easy journey, I admit. But what made us conquer the tides is the belief that we are all on the same boat, that we are all in this together.As we look forward to another chapter of our transformation journey with the onset of a new year, let us take the time to quickly look back on our great memories. Our inspiring accomplishments are proof that we did a good job amidst the gloomy atmosphere. Let us also thank the people who made us stronger starting with our fellow Rotaractors, our sponsor Rotary clubs, our partners in service, and our loved ones who supported our aspirations for ourselves and our communities. I would also like to take this time to express my sincerest gratitude to all the MDIO officers, the Rotary global and regional leaders and staff, the district Rotary and Rotaract leaders, the Rotary and Rotaract club leaders, our external partners, and to the rest of the Rotaractors and Rotarians in the Philippines who were with me in the initiatives that were done to #TransformPilipinasRotaract. I could not have done everything we accomplished in the midyear without you at my back. Let us also take the time to go back to our clubs and districts to revisit our strategic plans in the second half and for the years to come. The future may seem to be still unclear for current and incoming leaders but we can definitely clarify with ourselves where we want to go. I believe that victory is within reach, most especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, if we all continue to work together. This I would like to keep in mind in the new year. Believe in ourselves that we can survive and accomplish more! Fill each minute, hour, and day of the coming year with something new, with something better than the last year. May we continuously have great success in Rotaract and in our personal lives!

News and Updates from the Pilipinas MDIO

PHILIPPINE ROTARACT STATISTICS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020 Below are the statistics on Rotaract club and membership growth worldwide and in the Philippines as of December 31, 2020. Rotary International (RI) District 3780 leads among the 10 districts in terms of growing the number of Rotaractors and increasing the number of Rotaract Clubs as well as the only district that breached RI target of 25% membership growth by midyear of this Rotary year. Report your existing and new members in my rotary.

Articles from Rotaract Clubs of RID 3870 HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign

As described by the World Health Organization, today Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are major global health emergencies, affecting all regions of the world, causing millions of deaths and suffering of millions more. Access to effective prevention and treatment varies widely. It suggests an aggressive strategy for global action against the HIV/AIDS that unites the efforts of WHO and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partners from many sectors and effectively combines prevention and care. A UNAIDS Report on the global HIV epidemic states that the number of new infections in the Philippines has doubled in the past six (6) years from an estimated 4,300 in 2010 to an estimated 10,500 in 2016. The Philippines has become the country with the fastest growing HIV epidemic in Asia and the Pacific, and has become one of eight countries that account for more than 85% of new HIV infections in the region. Thus, the Rotaract Clubs of Rotary International District 3870 helps in eradicating this disease through HIV and AIDS awareness campaign.

Articles from Rotaract Clubs of RID 3870 The following clubs adress the problem by promoting eradication of HIV/AIDS.

Zone 4 Rotaract Clubs

Articles from Rotaract Clubs of RID 3870 Rotaract Club of Gingoog Bay

Rotaract Club of Iligan Bay

Articles from Rotaract Clubs of RID 3870 Project Shoebox

The Shoebox Project originally started as a Canadian registered charity based in Toronto, Ontario. It collects and distributes shoeboxes filled by volunteer donors with essential and small luxury items for women who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in communities across Canada and the United States. Thus, Rotaract Clubs of Rotary International District 3870 adopt this project but we customized it to a basic educational literacy program by providing school supplies and toys to the children during Holiday Season. The following clubs participate the district wide project shoebox.

Articles from Rotaract Clubs of RID 3870 Rotaract Club of Iligan

Rotaract Club of Iligan Bay

Articles from Rotaract Clubs of RID 3870 Rotaract Club of Iligan South

Rotaract Club of Uptown Iligan

Articles from Rotaract Clubs of RID 3870 Rotaract Club of Gingoog Bay

Articles from Rotaract Clubs of RID 3870 Random Acts of Kindness

The Rotaract and Rotary Clubs of Iligan continue to be a blessing to others through its annual project “Random Acts of Kindness year 5”, a flagship project which provides assistance to the underprivileged pupils from far flung areas. The project, which commenced last December 20, 2020 at Taluntunan Elementary School, Puga-an, Iligan City, headed by Ma’am Glory Batalon, aims to shed some light and give hope to the next generation. This year, it was able to provide 57 beneficiaries and hit two areas of focus; the Basic Education and Literacy thru giving of school supplies to pupils and teachers, Disease Prevention and Treatment thru distribution of slippers, hygiene kits and flyers on how to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic.

Articles from Rotaract Clubs of RID 3870 In observance to health protocols, instead of throwing a fun-filled Christmas Party to the pupils just like what we used to have for the past 4 years, we handover Noche Buena packs to the families so that they will surely have foods to celebrate on Christmas Day. It was a humbling experience as the community warmly welcomed us and shown their appreciation and gratitude as they received a piece of blessing from the club through their great smiles and loud thank you. Moreover, this project would not be made possible without the outpouring support of private entities, our friends and families, the full support of District Rotaract Representative Ernest Nid Abueme and Past District Rotaract Representative James Michael â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doiâ&#x20AC;? Flordeliz who took the time to provide assistance regardless the distance and struggling to reach the hinterland area. This project is a manifestation that small acts, when multiplied by a multitude of people, can transform a community, this is the true essence of Rotary. -Rotaract Club of Iligan