RCDD DOWNTOWN LIGHTS - 11TH ISSUE by Rotary Club Downtown Dagupan

ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN DAGUPAN

DOWNTOWN O F F I C I A L

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Regular Meeting September 18, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ 7PM Kuya Maxx Resto Grill De Venecia Highway, Dagupan City

D3790 RY 2011-2012

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ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN DAGUPAN

SAKUJI TANAKA

DOWNTOWN

President, RI

ANTONIO “Tony” C. BAUTISTA Governor, District 3790

ALFREDO “Fred’ CAGUIOA

Editorial Staff:

Asst. Governor, District 3790 (C-2B)

ANTONIO “TONY” MANUEL Editor-In-Chief

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JOIE MENDOZA Asst. Editor

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS: ANTONIO “TONY” MANUEL President

Consultant: PDG ALBINO GONZALES

RAUL “RAUL” TAMAYO Vice President

JONATHAN “JONATHAN” CALIMLIM Treasurer CONRADO “CONRAD” MAMARADLO Asst. Treasurer ARMANDO “BONG” DIZON Auditor PP NORMAN “MAN” VELASCO Sgt.-At-Arms IPP NESTOR “NES” ZABALA Ex-Officio

DIRECTORS JASON “JASON” MEJIA Club Administration JOEL “JOEL” BALAGTAS Community Service IPP NESTOR “NES” ZABALA International Service EDWIN “EDWIN” SOLIS Membership PP JOHN “JING” CELESTE Rotary Foundation PP IKE PALINAR CHRISTIAN QUEYQUEP Public Relations FERDINAND “DIN” ROCERO Vocational Service

Creative Team: JENZ TOMBOC RONNIE DIZON YSAH SORIANO

OBJECT OF ROTARY

BENJAMIN “BENJIE” TAN Secretary PP MAR “MAR” PEREZ Asst. Secretary

Contributors: IPP NESTOR ZABALA PP NORMAN VELASCO PP FELINO BOLOS RTN JASON MEJIA PE RAUL TAMAYO DIR. FERDINAND ROCERO RTN BEEP BEEP TAN

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The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and in, particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

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Way Test

OF THE THINGS WE SAY, THINK OR DO 1. Is It The Truth? 2. Is It Fair To All Concerned? 3. Will It Build Goodwill And Better Friendships? 4. Will It Be Beneficial To All Concerned?

ALBERMEN “ALEN” BARRAQUIEL Youth Service

RCDD WELCOME SONG

PROTOCOL OFFICERS

We welcome you to the Rotary Club of Downtown Dagupan Loyal and true to the cause of humanity;

PP ROGELIO ROSARIO PP FELINO BOLOS PP GEORGE MARAMBA ADVISERS

We hope that you share our fellowship and spirit of service We all welcome you and we’re glad to have you too!

PDG ALBINO GONZALES CP ALFREDO QUINTO PP SILVERIO CASTILLO ROTARY CLUB OF DOWTOWN DAGUPAN

And we’re glad to have you too, and we’re glad to have you too! Mabuhay Downtown Dagupan, Mabuhay!

th Regular Meeting

September 18, 2012 • 7PM Kuya Maxx Resto Grill De Venecia Highway, Dagupan City

PROGRAMME I. 7:00 Pm

Registration

II. 7:30 Pm

Program Proper

• Call To Order

- RCDD Pres. Tony Manuel

• Invocation

- Rtn Joey Mendoza

• Philippine National Anthem - Downtowners • Intro / Acknowledgment of

Let There Be Peace On Earth Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on Earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father, brothers all are we, Let me walk with my brother, in perfect harmony.

Guest & Visiting Rotarians - Rtn Bong Dizon • Welcome Song

- Downtowners

• 4-way Test

- Dir Joel Balagtas

• Joke Time

- Downtowners

• President’s Time

- RCDD Pres. Tony Manuel

• Finest Moment

- IPP Nestor Zabala

• Community Singing

- “Let There Be Peace on Earth”

• Response & Adjournment

- Pres. Tony Manuel

Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow, To take each moment and live each moment in peace, eternally. Let there be Peace on Earth, and let it begin with me.

III. Fellowship

RTN LEONARD BUENVENIDA September Night Chairman

Editor’s Note

HE past week was full of news about the bombing of the American embassy in Libya leaving at least three persons dead including the ambassador to Libya. Protests were also held in different parts of the globe but the violent ones obviously occurred in the North Africa and Middle East. Interestingly, Saudi Arabia, the seat of Islam, is conspicuously silent on the issue. It is important to know what caused this violent reaction from the Muslim world, not necessarily the Arabs. The cause was a short film, titled “Innocense of Muslims”, uploaded in the internet insulting the Prophet Mohammad and depicting him as a womanizer and child molester. The maker of the film is an American immigrant of Arab descent. Of course, the real motive of the author can be the subject of inquiry but is it enough that one's irresponsible action should affect the whole nation? The issue at hand is the result of one individual's act but its effect is so massive that it affected the whole nation. It is unfair to condemn the whole for the fault of a part. What these radical Muslims did might be incongruent with morality but they were greatly offended and insulted. Still, their action is difficult to justify but their anger is understandable. It is good that the Muslims in our country are reasonable enough not to launch any attacks but showed their dismay over the incident. What about the author of the film? He may invoke his freedom to express his opinion but freedom is not absolute, otherwise our world will be in chaos if it were absolute. We were given freedom for our own betterment. However, let us use this freedom responsibly and not recklessly. Anyway, the source of this freedom is not from the state but from the Almighty. ROTARY CLUB OF DOWTOWN DAGUPAN

The Week That Was CLUB SECRETARY BENJIE TAN

Activity : Date : Venue :

10th Weekly Meeting September 11, 2012 Kuya Maxx RestoGrill De Venecia Hway, Dagupan City

little past eight o'clock, the meeting was called to order by Pres. Tony and Dir. Joel Balagtas took over as night chairman taking the place of Rtn. Jay Queyquep. Though Dir. Joel was called on the spot, he readily and gamely accepted the task of being the night chairman and he did a great job. For the invocation, Rtn. Rene Farro was called and invoked God's presence and assistance. The singing of the national anthem was done in chorus. PP Norman Velasco led the Downtowners in singing the welcome song even in the absence of visitors after which Rtn. Alex Domantay recited the Four Way Test and impressively did his task. For a baby Rotarian actually reciting the 4 way test without reading is remarkable. Good work Rtn. Alex. Joke time was participated in by PDG Alvin, Rtn. Beep, Rtn. Rene Farro, Pres. Tony and yours truly. PDG Alvin, due to the absence of the Inner Wheel members took the chance to share his “PG Rated” jokes, same is true with Pres. Tony. Prepare your jokes again for next meeting. And speaking of next meeting, it was agreed, during the President's time of Pres. Tony that, for our induction, we have to submit or pay our assessment fee of Php 2,500.00 or submit and ad worth that much. It was also announced by the president that our induction shall be done in Star Plaza Grand Ballroom instead of the smaller room. Around 10 dignitaries were already verbally invited by PDG Alvin. Aside from the assessment fee, it was agreed

that ever ybody should bring one bottle of wine/liquor or Php 200 in case you failed to bring one. In addition, Pres. Tony announced that our attire for the induction shall be black suit and red tie for the gentlemen and preferably red dress for the ladies. It was suggested by PP Jermy that we give ladies the freedom to choose what to wear but Pres. Tony strongly suggested that the ladies wear something with red to adhere to our theme “Men in Black” and “Ladies in Red”. After all the agenda were adopted, PDG Alvin did the “finest moment” and fined everyone to start paying the assessment. Also, he acknowledged the presence of PP Amor Nino, who is now based in Quezon City. PP Amor promised to attend our induction and paid his obligation without hesitation. Before the singing of the community song, Pres. Tony gave a short word about PP Amor after which everybody sang ”Let there be Peace”. At about 2130H, the meeting was adjourned but fellowship continued. Those Present were: PP Jermy Bolos Rtn. Leonard Buenvenida AG Fred Caguioa Rtn. Alex Domantay Rtn. Rene Farro PDG Albino Gonzales IWC Pres. Merla Gonzales Asst. Treas. Conrad Mamaradlo Pres. Tony Manuel Rtn. Joie Mendoza PP Marcos Perez Sec. Benjie Tan Rtn. Beep Tan IPP Nestor Zabala ROTARY CLUB OF DOWTOWN DAGUPAN

Firstly, I would like to thank those who made it to the meeting for braving the heavy rains. I was actually expecting a low attendance but surprisingly, my expectation was wrong. This just shows that when our club calls, we respond.

27 CORNER

PRES. TONY MANUEL

ROTARY CLUB OF DOWTOWN DAGUPAN

Our induction is just around the corner so we need to address the most pressing concern. Since we just increased the number of invites or guests, surely, our projected expenses would also go up. However, having had 26 inductions already, we will definitely be able to overcome any obstacles and problems along the way. Just like what our PDG said, the best thing about our club, despite differences in opinion and disagreements among members, which is natural, every time we are called to step up for our club, everybody steps up. I am hopeful that we will be able to hold a successful induction with the cooperation and collective effort of all the Downtowners. I would like also to thank PP Amor Nino, one of the longest serving presidents, for dropping by our meeting. Thank you also to PP Jermy for bringing him to our meeting. For those who don't know PP Amor, he is one of the two best salesman I have known, the other being IPP Nestor. We hope to see more of you As we have discussed last meeting, tonight will be the payment of the assessment fee. Also, everyone will be expected to bring a bottle of wine or PHP 200.00 if one wishes no to bring one. It was also announced that we have to put our best foot forward and so we have to be in our best attire during the induction. The gentlemen shall wear black suit with black trousers, socks and shoes. Please wear a red tie to complement our ladies who will come in red dress. Please prepare as early as now. Like I mentioned earlier, we may or we may not have meeting on September 25. However, should I feel the need to call one, I will call a meeting to address some concerns. Finally, I would like to request everyone to rally behind our club. Let us support our club and let us have a fun and enjoyable induction.

More than

CONQUEROR’S REVELATION PP NORMAN VELASCO

Critics Isn't it hilarious how people with “crab mentality” will think of anything to destroy good people? Take my task, for example, as elected president in a small group men in our church in Dagupan City . We were holding our weekly meeting then under small “nipa hut” with a maximum capacity of 20 people. When we started to make plans to hold our meetings in restaurants and hotels to expand our territories, my share of “crab people” remarked, “How will he fills up that venue? Where will they get the funds? What does he know, he is only new to the ministry?” Today, the group is now holding its meeting regularly in a prestigious restaurant and sometimes we move to hotels when it is needed. And during special occasions it is being published in print, radio and on Television not to mention its regular exposure to the web.

So, you think those “crabs” will now stop bickering? Now they say, “Oh, but their members are like this and like that. Their manner of conducting is very liberated … and they have no identity…they invite everybody even with no values.” I just take consolation in the thought that even Jesus Himself had His taste of “crabs.” Imagine, the Son of God being charged as the chief of demons! Pitiful, what “crabs” would do just to pull others down and draw attention to themselves! The best thing we can do with crabs is to pray for them that God will grant us with the grace to rejoice in the success of others and to pray for those who persecute me.

ROTARY CLUB OF DOWTOWN DAGUPAN

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Weekly Meeting 11 10th Kuya Maxx Resto Grill, De Venecia Highway, Dagupan City

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ROTARY CLUB OF DOWTOWN DAGUPAN

Leadership Training 15 District Tarlac City, Tarlac

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MEMBER Balagtas, Joselito Barraquiel, Albermen Bolos, Felino Buenvenida, Leonardo Caguioa, Alfredo Calimlim, Jonathan Catabay, Elimer Celeste, John De Guzman, Jesus De Guzman, Junefel De Guzman, Premiere Dizon, Armando Domantay, Alex Farro, Rene Fernandez, Florizel Futagoishi, Akira Galvan, Dionisio Gonzales, Albino Gonzales, Merla Gorospe, Wilfredo Gravidez, Victoria Hulipas, Paul Llamas, Uldarico Mamaradlo, Conrado Manuel, Antonio Maramba, George Mejia, Jason Mendoza, Joie Ni単o, Amor Palinar, Ike Perez, Marcos Queyquep, Christian Quijardo, Candito Quinto, Alfredo Quinto, Renato Rocero, Ferdinand Rodriguez, Jose Rosario, Rogelio Serafica, Willie Solis, Edwin Tamayo, Raul Tan, Benjie Tan, Maximo Alexis Torio, Danilo Velasco, Norman Zabala, Nestor

ROTARY CLUB OF DOWTOWN DAGUPAN

Membership Dues RY2012-2013 5,000.00

INDUCTION Assessment Fee 2,500.00

5,000.00

1,000.00

2,000.00

1,000.00

As of SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

RCDD

2,500.00

5,000.00

2,500.00

6,200.00 2,000.00

2,500.00

2,000.00

2,500.00

Collection Report Prepared by: Rtn Conrad Mamaradlo

5,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00

2,000.00

2,500.00

Noted by: 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,000.00

500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 4,000.00

2,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 65,200.00

ASST. TREASURER

2,500.00 24,000.00

Rtn Jonathan Calimlim TREASURER

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Fortunate Ingenuity A little boy and his grandfather are raking leaves in the yard. The little boy finds an earthworm trying to get back into its hole. He says, "Grandpa, I bet I can put that worm back in that hole."

RTN RAUL “INSYONG” TAMAYO

AAX

Samut-Saring Jokes FEW-TO One day there is an american girl, nakakita siya ng puto... Girl : Is that few-to? Tindera : Do you mean puto? Girl : Yes! Tindera : Ah ok! What color do you want few-la or few-ti? A DIVORCE HEARING Wife : We were very happy for over a year, your Honor, and then BABY came. Judge : Boy or Girl? Wife : your Honor, a model who moved next door!! HOROSCOPE GF : Bhe, ano ung horoscope mo? BF : Ano 'yong horoscope? GF : Halimbawa 'yong sa akin cancer. BF : Ah, 'yong sa akin almuranas. PANG-ILAN Jinggoy : Dad, pang ilang Tirso Cruz na si Tirso Cruz III? Erap : (natawa) Trick question ba yan anak? Eh, di pang-lima, kaya nga PIP ang tawag sa kanya, di ba? JUST IN CASE Manghuhula : Sorry Misis, but your husband will meet a violent death. Babae : Alam ko po 'yon, ang gusto kong malaman kung maaabsuelto ba ako?

The grandfather replies, "I'll bet you five dollars you can't. It's too wiggly and limp to put back in that little hole." The little boy runs into the house and comes back out with a can of hair spray. He sprays the worm until it is straight and stiff as a board. Then he puts the worm back into the hole. The grandfather hands the little boy five dollars, grabs the hair spray, and runs into the house. Thirty minutes later the grandfather comes back out and hands the little boy another five dollars. The little boy says, "Grandpa, you already gave me five dollars." The grandfather replies, "I know. That's from your grandma."

Hunting Skill Three friends went on a hunting trip. The first night, Roy comes back to cabin with a big deer. The others ask him how he did it, and he cooly replies: "I saw the tracks, I followed the tracks, and bang! I got the deer!" The next night, Eddy comes back also with a big deer. "I saw the tracks, I followed the tracks, and bang! I got the deer!" was the Eddy’s story. So the John decides to try it himself. But the next night, as he drags himself back to the cabin, his two companions find him bruised and bloody all over. "What happened?" they ask? "Well," replied John, "I saw the tracks, I followed the tracks, and bang! A train hit me." ROTARY CLUB OF DOWTOWN DAGUPAN

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