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THE ROTARY CLUB OF METRO LIPA
MISSION AS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED ON THE IDEALS OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, THE ROTARY CLUB OF METRO LIPA UNDERTAKES HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT URGENTLY RESPOND TO THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WITHIN ITS AREA OF GEOGRAPHICAL RESPONSIBILITY. IN SO DOING, IT COORDINATES AND LINKS WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES IN AND OUT OF ROTARY WORLD TO EFFECT PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS IN THE PURSUIT OF SERVICE ENDEAVORS.
VISION THE ROTARY CLUB OF METRO LIPA ENVISIONS ITSELF TO BE NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SERVICE ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE ROTARY WORLD AND BEYOND. IT SHALL ENDEAVOR TO BE A CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND BEYOND AND, THEREFORE, SHALL STRIVE TO BENCHMARK WITH OTHER SERVICE ORIENTED GROUPS WORLDWIDE IN PURSUIT OF BETTER AND MORE RELEVANT AND RESPONSIVE SERVICE TO HUMANITY.
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Officers & Directors RY 2011-2012
Gov. Reynaldo Castillo District Governor
PP Dennis Oco Secretary
Pres. Oliver Bolloz os Club Preside nt
PP Angelito Mojica Treasurer
Pres. Kalyan Banerjee Rotary Inte rnational President
PE Benjamin Dimaculangan President Elect
PP Renato Neo Auditor
Club Committee
PP Feliciano Miguel Chairman Club Service Project
PP Ericson Nario Chairman Club Adm inis tration
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PP Leo Ong Chairman Club Membe rship
DGN Danilo Ona Chairman Club Rota ry Foundation
PP Arnold Capuloy Chairman Club Public Relations
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METROPOLIS
Volume 16 Issue 1 July 5, 2011
The official weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Metro Lipa
WHAT’S INSIDE Table of Contents Programme Invocation Editorial Rotary International 2011-12 Theme President’s Corner Secretary’s Report Club Turn over and Awards Ceremony Building a Powerful Public Image in Rotary District Thrust and Goals Rotary Information Special Features Actions in Photos Financial Reports What Paul Harris Said Announcement, Invitation, Etc. Thought to Ponder Its Laff Time Community Singing Greetings The Rotary Foundation Contributors Rotary Club of Metro Lipa Through the Years
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Programme
Invocation
Call to Order Pres. Olie Bollozos Invocation DGN Danny Ona Philippine National Anthem PP Arnold Capuloy Object Of Rotary PE Ben Dimaculangan Introduction of Visiting Rotarians PP Lito Mojica What Paul Harris Said PDG Onye Reyes Rotary Information Rtn Paulo Gonzales Secretary’s Report Sec. Dennis Oco President’s Message Pres. Olie Bollozos Business Matters Pres. Olie Bollozos Adjournment
It is a comfort and a relief, Holy Presence, to realize that you know us in all our imperfections and foolishness. Do you perhaps know us also as beautiful and admirable, each of us a unique pleasure to your eyes and a joy to your heart? Are you even delighted in our wayward words of prayer, so often childish and deluded? Hidden God, we give you thanks for your love, and especially for your compassionate and caring presence here in the evolving world you created so thoughtfully and love so prodigiously. AMEN. *William Cleary
Fellowship
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Editorial Celebrating Rotary Leadership; Promoting “Service Above Self” PP Danny K. Villena
The new Rotary Year has just begun and for sure, all Rotary Clubs worldwide have just installed their respective new Club President together with other officers and the various committee chairmen. Ceremonies and celebrations seemed to have been the flavors of at least the last month of the preceding Rotary Year as each Rotary Club conducted its own turnover and installation ceremonies which highlighted in particular, the accomplishments of its immediate Past President. Awards and recognitions have added more colors to the occasions making them more flavorful to the excitement and delight of the Rotarian recipients. As these things were happening, perhaps, the then incoming President, now the current President might have developed a tinge of fear and anxiety on one hand, and thrill and challenge on the other. Whatever it is, the more important thing that one has to always bear in mind, as Rotary year comes and goes, is that we are into Rotary because we have been called to do service and by sharing our time, talents and even resources, we empower ourselves to make significant changes in the social, economic and even moral development of the people and communities we ought to be serving following the great maxim, “Service Above Self.”
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With the entrance of a new Rotary Year comes a new Rotary theme which must be regarded by every Rotary Club as an encompassing ideal that guides everyone in the conduct of Rotary programs and activities during the entire year. Rotary leadership, therefore, is encouraged to translate this ideal into concrete service programs, projects and activities without losing the important element of fellowship, friendship, collaboration and collegiality as it moves every Rotarian to conduct himself in promoting the ideal, “Service Above Self.”
This year’s theme, “Reach Within To Embrace Humanity” is indeed a great
challenge to
Rotary Club
leadership. It
implies a
deeper
understanding of Rotary and how to be a Rotarian in the context of humanitarian perspective. It behooves every Rotarian to find deeper and significant meaning of his existence, as person and Rotarian at that, in relation to the existence of others. With the passion to serve, Rotary leaders and every Rotarian for that matter must take sometime to really have that feeling of not just wanting to help and serve, but rather, of serving with compassion, thus, really putting a “heart” and not just “mind” into whatever they do for the people and communities they intend to serve.
RY 2011 – 2012 calls on every Rotary leader to continuously bring out the best in his/her Rotary Club in the furtherance of better realization of the Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2011-12 THEME In 2011-12, I ask Rotarians to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. I ask you to look within ourselves, to understand that all of humanity has the same dreams, similar hopes, the same aspirations and similar problems. Whoever we are and wherever we live, each of us yearns for the same peace and contentment and for the same fulfillment in our daily lives. What we work to bring to others, we must first find within ourselves because what we wish for ourselves is what others wish for themselves as well. Before talking globally about peace, we need first to start with ourselves and then work outward. First, we find our own peace, and then work to establish peace in our homes and our families and our communities. We cannot work to build peace in the world without first building it in our own homes; if we are to create peace, friendship, and tolerance on a global scale, we must first practice it in our own neighborhoods. When we have peace in ourselves, we have peace in our home; when there is peace in our home, we have peace that we can share with others. As we find joy and satisfaction in being with the people we love and care about, we are able to care for others as well. I believe that if you strengthen yourself, you strengthen those who share your life and your home. Once you have a strong family, you have a strong base on which to build. Those who have that inner strength can work together, better to serve humanity, and that is what we do in Rotary. In the year ahead, we will have three emphases in our Rotary service: to strengthen our family to continue what we do best, and to change whatever needs to be changed. Our first emphasis in this Rotary year will be the family. The family is where everything begins: All our service, everything we wish to achieve in our world, begins here. The mother and the child are at the core of every family; when we begin there, we can carry our work forward through individual lives and throughout the community. Our second emphasis will be on continuity, on finding the things that we do well and taking them to the next level. Each of us has found success in Rotary service, and we should build on those successes, expand on them, so that we
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can help even more people in the future. We must continue our work for cleaner and safer water, mitigating disease and illness, spreading literacy, working with and for the new generation, and striving for peace. At the same time, we also know that there are things we could be doing better and things which we should be changing. We must have the courage to see these, to identify them, and to work to make the changes we need to make. Mohandas Gandhi said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.� In Rotary, we endeavor to live ethically and honestly, to share friendship and goodwill, to see the true worth of every human being. We are not interested in the lowest common denominator, for Rotary is anything but common and Rotarians are uncommon people. That is why we work to elevate ourselves and, thereby, to elevate the world. All of us in Rotary are looking to change the world, for why else would we be Rotarians? We believe that our world can be happier, healthier, and more peaceful. We believe that the future can and will be better than the past. We are idealists, and we bring our ideals to life through our Rotary service. And so, our third emphasis in 2011-12 will be change, and we start by being the change we wish to see in the world. If we wish for peace, we start by living in peace ourselves, in our homes and in our communities. If we wish for an end to polio or to any other disease in the world, if we wish environmental degradation to stop, if we wish to reduce child mortality, to spread literacy or to prevent hunger, we must be the instrument of that change and recognize that it must start within each of us. Let us Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. Andin peace, harmony, and friendship, let us bring change and a more joyful future for us all.
Kalyan Banerjee President, Rotary International, 2011-12
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President’s corner My warmest greetings to all fellow Rotarians, cheers to the years ahead of us. First I would like to congratulate the Past President Francisco “Ankie” Balderama, that it is during his term that we, The Rotary Club of Metro Lipa garnered thirty (30) various awards on different programs and activities, which is an incomparable feat that brought honors to this organization. I am happy and honored to open the Rotarian Year 2011-2012 as your 16th president with a bit of anxiety being at the helm of this illustrious group. In any organizational set up, it cannot be avoided to be compared to your predecessor particularly if the past president has achieved so much for the organization and that is what I am anxious about. But I have faith in our group: trust in the goodness of every member and the vision from the wisdom of those who have come to pass before me. I would never be alone, I would never be lost. I am equally thankful that this is Rotary and as in the Rotarian way, there is always the guiding star that leads us the way, that is, this year’s theme: “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”. It is indeed a very profound thought; so lofty but concretized in the three points of emphases: the family, continuity of service and eventually, the desired change. Family is the basic foundation of human society. It is where every one of us basically belongs. What makes up a family, what values every family member has, determine its strength and/ or weakness. It is the family that should be given the first and foremost priority in our lives. Recalling the saying “We cannot give what we do not have”; it would be superficial to preach peace if we do not have peace in the family. Before we look beyond the horizon, we have to look first among ourselves and our family, hence,
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to reach within. As individual members of the Rotary, we have to adhere to peace in ourselves, within our family and within the organization before we can extend a helping hand to others. In any history, no nation can be productive unless there is peace. So far, in the Rotary International’s six areas of focus, we have continuing programs on the four of them: disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, basic education and literacy and economic and community development. We also have peace and conflict prevention and resolution but more on the personal/individual level. Maternal and child care have yet to be given more attention. We have initiated programs and activities that in some ways have brought change in the lives of our beneficiaries and somehow opened windows in our hearts to see the difference these small deeds can do. These sustain us to continue our efforts, expand further our horizons, stretch our limits a bit more and bring these activities to a higher level- that is, - to intensify the changes we can do to attain a pleasant place to live in and thereby pave the way for a fruitful life for the human race. For us, what do we get? Nothing. But we are given the chance to become more human, worthy of the life bestowed by God, far from being robotized by the technology that little by little is engulfing mankind, dehumanized by the rat race to reach the top. We are given the opportunity to feel, share and show concern for the welfare not only for the present generation but also for the future. So Rotarians, let us embrace Humanity.
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Secretary’s Report T urnover & Awards Night ceremonies went well last June 28 (T uesday) which held in Blue Sapphire function room in Brg y. Sico, Lipa City and again we start a brand new year of Rotary. It was indeed a good start because 90% of our members attended the yearly club observance. Present in the Club T urnover & Awards Night were IPP Ankie, Pres. Olie and wife T helma, Rtn. Willie, PP Arnold, PE Ben, PP Lito G. and wife Dhine, Rtn. Paolo, Rtn. Ver, PP Pompey, PN Magic, PP Onie and wife Alona and guest Eli, PP Lito M. and wife A my, PP Eric and wife Ir ma, Rtn. Jun, PP Rene, DG N Danny O. and wife Mely, PP Leo and wife Mei- Mei, Rtn. F lor, PDG Onye and wife Mila, Rtn. Abel, PP Danny, Rtn. Moon, and I. We would like to extend our appreciation to PP Eric Nario for importing the tasty “Lechong Cebu” straight all the way from Cebu City. We had accomplished many things in IPP Ankie’s term a s a President such as; we recruited most able members to join our ranks, we did our share of community projects to benefit the young and the old, we participated in district affairs and we even boast of having Paul Harris sustaining me mbers now. We might not be the best Club in the District, but for a year’s job – I think we did well, I should say very good... Moments like this makes us count our blessings – that we are givers not the recipients. F or no matter how bad our businesses might be, our children don’t starve, we have clothes on our backs and roof on our heads. We don’t need wheelchairs to move around and we have our health. The people we help don’t even know where the next meal will co me from. T he spirit of Rotary lives on, despite the challenges. It doesn’t really matter how much you have to give, but in the act of giving in itself – make a ROT ARIA N.
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F or today we will be discussing our “Kick-Off” Projects and how to conduct it with the most effective public impact and documentation. We should change our practice of holding projects without proper documentation and not sub meeting write-up about it to the District Secretariat. If it is unreported it remains unknown to the district and we would get no credit for it. And so, as the secretary, I bestow on myself that added responsibility. Secondly, our GSE hosting updates and PESET S Souvenir Program. I hope that tonight’s meeting would be pleasant and fruitful despite the absence of some of our members.
“I believe Rotary is basically a simple thing, and that we may be in danger of losing sight of the real Object of Rotary because we become engrossed in exterior forms and procedures. We must try to free ourselves from unnecessary over structures, reclaiming the fundamentals. Let us be simple, for the simple way is often the Best.” *Gian Paolo Lang, Livorno Italy RI President, 1956-57
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Club Turn over and awards ceremonies WELCOME / OPENING REMARKS Pres. Ankie Balderama
Every beginning has an ending and every ending is followed by a new beginning. This is perhaps the very essence of our occasion tonight. My leadership of our beloved Rotary Club of Metro Lipa is about to end and the new leadership is about to begin.
Good evening everyone, most especially to our most valued guests here present tonight, of course to my colleagues in the Club and their spouses and children, our youth partners in service, the Rotary Club of Metro Lipa with its outgoing President, Eduard Catibayan, and the Interact Club of The Mabini Academy, here represented by Mark Lawrence Dagooc and friends of RCML.
Barely a couple of days from tonight, a new Rotary Year begins and that goes without saying that new Rotary leaders will take over to continue working on service programs and projects within the mandate of Rotary International, and within the capabilities of the Rotary Clubs. Tonight, we are gathered here not only to formalize the change in our club’s leadership from me to Incoming President Oliver Bollozos together with his team, but also to give me, as outgoing President, this chance to express my sincerest thanks to everyone in the Club as well as to the many other people who have given their fair share in making Rotary Year 2010 – 2011 in our club truly a great success.
In behalf of everyone at the Rotary Club of Metro Lipa, I warmly welcome you all to this significant and joyous event, our club turnover and awards ceremonies. Let’s celebrate for a successful Rotary Year 2010 – 2011 and all the best for RY 2011 – 2012.
Thank you very much and good evening.
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Acceptance Speech Incoming Pres. Oliver Bollozos
Good evening fellow Rotarians and friends, Rotary spouses, and guests. I am a firm believer of the common adage which says, “Many are called, but few are chosen”. I would like to believe that we all belong to the few who have been chosen to become Rotarians and have the privilege to be part of a worldwide service organization founded on the ideals of “Service Above Self”. Whether some of us may have become Rotarians by choice, others by chance, and still others by force of circumstances, the fact still remains, that we belong to a chosen few. While we constitute the few, we are in better position to reach the many out there via our service projects and activities; we can easily spread the service virus, so that those who are not into Rotary, can share with us their blessings in life, and be with us in our mission of reaching the many out there, who may have less or even least in life, and in our own ways, help them transform their lives within the context of social and economic and moral decency. “Once a Rotarian always a Rotarian”, that’s one thing that I realized when for some personal reasons I left Rotary for a while. But that did not necessarily mean that Rotary was out of my life. As a matter of fact, it’s been there and unconsciously, my being a Rotarian has been manifested in my personal, social, economic and moral life. Just like my contemporaries here in the club, I, too, am very proud to say that I also hold the distinction of being one of the only four charter members (PDG Onye, PP Lito Go, and PP Danny Villena) who are still with the club in mind, body and soul. To be President of a Rotary Club that has earned high respect and reputation in the District goes without saying that he is a leader par excellence. It implies a king of leadership with distinction and a trade mark that whether the President likes it or not, he is morally bound to bring the club to such level within or even beyond such expectations, and I’ve seen this in our Club through the years with our past leaders, our past presidents. To me, this is something that is not free of any tension and pressure, but, I would like to believe that such tension and pressure are not something to be taken negatively that would adversely affect, our health, but rather, I would like to consider them as fuel to keep the passion of service burning.
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I fully accept the challenge of being our club’s 15th President and with this acceptance comes my commitment to fully discharge all the duties and obligations within the Club’s mission and vision. With the full support of my spouse and children, and more importantly the full support and cooperation of all of you in our club, and most of all with GOD’s Divine Intervention, I have no fears that together, we can bring the club to greater heights of humanitarian service, as my predecessor has achieved, and hopefully, at the end of the year, we can still be very proud to say as one that WE TRULY HAVE MADE IT AND WE HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE! Thank you and let’s all enjoy this celebration of Rotary leadership as we pledge and promise to promote “Service Above Self” via this year’s theme, “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.” GOOD EVENING AND GOD BLESS.
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy.” "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon, he was spotted by a farmer, who promptly shot the turkey out of the tree.
Management Lesson: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
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Building A Powerful Public Image In Rotary By: PDG Teotimo “Onye” L. Reyes Jr.
The Rotary Calendar does not designate a Public Relations Month, and projects and activities related to PR are usually given highlights during January as Rotary Awareness Month. After the Literacy designated on the month of July was changed to March as a result of the decision in the 2004 Council of Legislation and the Rotary International, the month of July was left vacant. Some district, one of which is the District 3820 led by its Governor in Rey Castillo has designated July as Public Relations Month for Rotary Year 2011 to 2012. That is how the Public Relations or Public Image is given due importance in Rotary. And in the two areas of focus for the Rotary Year 2011-2012, one that was given emphasis is looking at the practice of telling well the story of Rotary to the world. Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee would like to see Rotary “blossom from being the world’s recognized service organization to being the most important Non-Governmental organization (NGO) in the world”. Rotary, he said, has the strength of a government and the tenderness of a parent. The depth and breadth of the message of Rotary International President Kalyan is both a challenge and a privilege. Challenging in view of the difficulty to implement it, and prove to the world and the community the reality that Rotary is the most important organization in the world. On the other hand, it is a privilege that we are true Rotarians belonging to the best NGO in the world, well-respected and dignified. Thus, it is a genuine responsibility of Rotarians to project strong image of Rotary to the communities and thereby showing the world what it does. Public Relations or creating Public Image will be the key to meet this enormous challenge. And the theme developed by RI
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President Kalyan Banerjee “Reach Within To Embrace Humanity” is very significant to correlate in this challenge, as it will inspire every Rotarians to do more projects and humanitarian services, thus have enough stories to tell the communities and the world. Telling a story about what the Rotary Clubs are doing and have done is already building a powerful public image. Like any other entity, Rotary continues to change to align to the changing environment. As a matter of fact, Rotary Coordinator for Public Image in PDG Lynne Abanilla once said “Telling a story is one of the most important ways to impart a MESSAGE; one of the most important ways to change an organization’s culture”. And Rotary is changing – we realized the need to tell the community and the world for that matter of what really Rotary is and what it does. And while Rotary clubs implement various humanitarian projects, Rotarians therefore have wonderful, significant and inspiring stories to share and tell. Like the Rotarians of Metro Lipa among others, there are so many stories to tell – a supply of potable water via installation of various artesian wells in several poor outreach communities; number of poor people in less privilege communities who availed of integrated medical mission; children who enjoy playing in sports facilities installed in different Day Care Centers; several poor children who goes to highschool and college via clubs scholarship/educational support program; and many more. Rotarians just have to tell the story, a Rotary story to tell the communities and the world. And this in reality is an art that will be the very core or focal point of Public Relations. And by telling story, we promote and build a powerful image, we are inspiring the club and its members and the community too. And it must be our desire to inspire and our spirit to take action being a true Rotarian.
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DISTRICT THRUSTS AND GOALS 1. District Administration Adherence and 100% implementation of the Club Leadership Plan 2. Membership To be able to regain the No. 1 spot as the Top District of the 10 Philippine Rotary Districts. o Clubs with less than 20 members to increase membership to charter strength of 25 members o Clubs with 26 members & above to increase membership by 15% 3. Club Service Demonstrate a net gain in membership Implement a comprehensive retention strategy and retain a minimum of 85% of actual members Undertake a significant public image campaign in the community , including at least one prominent public service announcement in a print publication, on a radio or television program or on a billboard Hold at least three service or fellowship events in which non-Rotarian family members (e.g. spouses, children, parents, widows, widowers) participate 4. Community Service Projects Implementation of six areas of focus: (Peace & conflict resolution, maternal & child health, water & sanitation, basic education & literacy, disease prevention & treatment, economic & community development) Family - A day with My Family Environmental service project (Preserve planet earth, international coastal clean-up) Sponsor a Rotary Community Corps Partner with an organization in your community on at least one community service project District wide Scholarship Program
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5. Vocational Service Conduct career counseling or vocational training program in the community Conduct a program to recognize high ethical standards and public values in the community All club members display the Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions at their workplaces More than 50% of Club members are active in vocational service projects and activities District-wide Vocational Awards 6. New Generations Service Sponsor a new Rotaract or Interact Club Sponsor a participant in a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) event Clubs are recommended to host a local RYLA & encourage sending participants to the District RYLA- February 2012 Induct one or more former Rotaractors as Rotarians Involve Youth in an environmental sustainability project Sponsor or host at least one Youth Exchange student, Ambassadorial scholar, or Rotary Peace Fellow 7. International Service Participate in The Rotary Foundation’s educational and humanitarian service programs Find a Rotary club partner in another country and conduct an international service project as either the project host or sponsor Participate in the Rotary Friendship Exchange Send biggest delegation to Rotary Zone Institute (Bali, Indonesia – Dec 2011) Send biggest delegation to the RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand 8. Public Image To strengthen Rotary’s image as the service organization of choice To apply for RI PR grant amounting to $15,000(D-3820 share) to make one big PR project together with the ten Philippine Districts for Image Branding of Rotary District Celebration of Rotary Week Best Public Image Project
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Celebration of Rotary Week – February 2012 9. Rotary Foundation Support Rotary Foundation by raising APF amounting to $120,000.00 or more Raise awareness level of Rotary’s role in Polio eradication Apply Matching Grant using DDF Send one GSE Team to Southern California and host one Inbound Team Support the $200 Million Challenge for Polio Eradication 10. District Finance To raise funds of the district without increasing the per capita levy o District Golf Tournament o Souvenir Program o District Shootfest
RI SIX AREAS OF FOCUS 1. Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution 2. Disease Prevention and Treatment 3. Water and Sanitation 4. Maternal and Child Health 5. Basic Education and Literacy 6. Economic and Community Development
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Rotary information All About The Group Study Exchange (GSE) The Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women in their initial years of professional life. The program is designed to develop professional and leadership skills among young people to better prepare them to address the needs of their communities and an increasingly global workplace. Group Study Exchange participants follow an extensive and rigorous program of international travel and participatory activities involving: Vocational activities, which provide opportunities to observe vocations as practiced in another country, while impacting their long-term careers through participation in an organized program of study, discussion and vocational visits, thereby allowing for a reciprocal exchange of ideas in their respective fields, which ultimately will benefit all communities involved; Cultural experiences, which allow participants to study another country, its people, and institutions through experiences in an organized and meaningful host program, and to promote an appreciation of cultural diversity worldwide; Fellowship opportunities, which encourage team members and hosts to meet, communicate, and live with each other in a spirit of fellowship and goodwill; to consider each other’s problems, aspirations, and community concerns; and to foster lasting friendships and international understanding; and Rotarian involvement, which offers Rotarians specific, practical, and meaningful opportunities for international service by providing young, formative professionals an experienced perspective of their vocation in another country and culture. Furthermore, to offer Rotarians the opportunity to participate in the process of sending, receiving, and sharing educational experiences of study teams that will enhance the worldwide mission of Rotary. From its beginning in 1965, this unique program has been a success. It has provided inspiring vocational, educational, and cultural experiences for professional men and women. With good planning, goal- driven design, and
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active participation of dedicated Rotarians, a GSE can be an exceptional educational experience for both the visiting GSE team and the local Rotarians. Moreover, a GSE can serve as an excellent tool for fulfilling a district’s International Service goals by integrating it with other Foundation programs.
Two Types of GSE Awards Regular GSE Awards. Your district may apply for a “regular” GSE award in each Rotary year regardless of your district’s contributions to the Foundation. Receipt of a regular GSE award is based upon the quality completion of a district application. When completing the application, districts should consider the following aspects of a GSE: · a clear purpose and goal to be achieved by the exchange, · a plan for accommodating incoming team members in accordance with the policy of housing in Rotarian homes or an alternative plan with an explanation thereof, and · a well-rounded plan for preparing and orienting outgoing team members that includes language, culture, presentations, and other appropriate subjects. Additional GSE Awards. Your district may also apply for an additional GSE through SHARE by choosing the GSE option and committing funds from your District Designated Fund (DDF) to meet the cost of the exchange. No district may apply for more than one additional GSE in any one program year. If your district is applying for an additional GSE through SHARE and donating an award to other district using your DDF and the exchange is planned over a two-year period, funding for both sides must be arranged in the first year of the exchange. The catalog cost of an additional GSE is based on average annual costs. Any unused DDF for a given exchange will go into the World Fund.
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Special features GSE Team Leader Name: Ellen Hancock Date of Birth: March 22, 1950 Rotary Club: Member of Tracy Sunrise Vocation: Education Administration Years in Vocation: 30+ Type of Industry: Public K-12 Schools and College/University Native Language: English Email Address: ehancock@sjcoe.net Specific Task Related to Vocation: o Past: teacher, principal, district superintendent ● Current: Director of a department that serves 11 counties – training teachers and administrators ● Director/Professor of National Board Certification of Teachers in the Masters Degree program at the College level ● Lead for External Technical Assistance Team helping low performing district ● Work on search committees for District Superintendents Specific Site Visit Requests Related to Vocation: o Elementary + Secondary schools, (public + private) ● District Superintendent teacher training programs ● College/University teacher & administrator preparation programs ● National Board Certification Program ● Directors who work with underperforming school districts Vocational Goals for GSE Experience: o Learn about education in the Philippines, and share some training with Philippine teachers related to geometry and writing. Cultural/Recreational interests for GSE Experience: o attend a wedding and other religious and cultural festivals or events ● visit hospital + orphanage ● visit a church: Baptist, and other religions also ● see Rotary projects, especially polio, water, health & education ● see camp where Hmong, Vietnamese stayed as they waited to be sent to the USA in 70’s + 80’s●silk factory/clothing shops ● local craft markets ● dances, artwork, crafts ● gardens and architecture ● historical places ● government buildings Special Accommodations: o Non-smoking environments ● No dogs/cats in the room where I will sleep Dietary Needs: o Vegetarian, will eat salmon, halibut, tuna ● does NOT eat beef, pork, chicken or shellfish ● does NOT eat cheese, milk, ice cream, sauces ● very allergic to shellfish and MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) Medical Needs: ● Allergic to penicillin Marital Status: Married: Howard Hancock FAX: (209) 468-9232 Children: Son, Ray Hancock, married to Cathy Telephone (Home): (925) 634-1072 and they have 3 children Telephone (Business): (209) 468-4967
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GSE Team Member Name: Aimee Campiotti Date of Birth: November 6, 1980 Rotary Club: Sponsored by: Sonora Sunrise Vocation: Public School Teacher (Grades 4-6) Years in Vocation: 6 Type of Industry: Public K-8 Schools Native Language: English Email Address: aimee.campiotti@gmail.com
Specific Task Related to Vocation: o Past: Kindergarten teacher and CDS teacher (sm. group classroom for students who cannot be successful in regular education ● Current: Teacher of students in 4th/5th grade and a Special Education Specialist for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade at school site ● House Manager for Special Needs Family ● Board President for local youth athletic organization ● Athletic Coach Specific Site Visit Requests Related to Vocation: o K-8 schools that serve Special needs students ● Public and private schools ● College and/or University Vocational Goals for GSE Experience: o Connections with people ● Share knowledge ● Receive knowledge Cultural/Recreational interests for GSE Experience: o Hospital ● orphanage ● local market ● beach ● scuba diving (am scuba certified)● wedding ● reefs ● church service● Rotary projects ● silk factory/clothing shops ● local craft markets ● dances, artwork, crafts ● gardens and architecture ● historical places ● government buildings Special Accommodations: o Non-smoking environments ● No dogs/cats in the room where I will sleep Medical Needs: ● Allergic to cilantro and morphine Telephone (Home): (209) 743-9815 Telephone (Business): (209) 586-5510 x310 FAX: (209) 586-5516 Marital status: Married Children: Erin (13), Caitlin (11)
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GSE Team Member Name: Cecilia Martinez Date of Birth: August 8, 1970 Rotary Club: Sponsored by: Ceres/Oakdale Vocation: Public School Teacher (First Grade) Years in Vocation: 10 Type of Industry: Public K-8 Schools Native Language: Spanish Additional Language: English Email Address: cmartinez@musd.net, slaquita0870@hotmail.com Specific Task Related to Vocation: o Past: Have taught Kindergarten through High School students ● Current: Teach First Grade all subject areas: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Art, Music, Drama ● Great Valley Writing Project Specific Site Visit Requests Related to Vocation: o K-8 public schools ● Teacher staff development office located at the district level Vocational Goals for GSE Experience: o Learn about the local educational system, how it is similar and different from the USA ● What are the curriculum standards in the Philippines and how do they compare with the USA Cultural/Recreational interests for GSE Experience: o Points of interest in the local area ● Learn about the local culture including foods, family structure, religion etc Special Accommodations: o None Medical Needs: ● None Telephone (Home): (209) 483-8782 Telephone (Business): (209) 858-7250 Marital status: Single Children: Mariana (18), Esteban (14), Victoria (12)
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GSE Team Member Name: Christine Knight Date of Birth: April 17, 1974 Rotary Club: Sponsored by: Modesto Vocation: Public School Teacher (Kindergarten) Years in Vocation: 4 Type of Industry: Public K-8 Schools Native Language: Spanish Additional Language: English Email Address: christine_m_knight@yahoo.com
Specific Task Related to Vocation: o Current: : K-6 Teacher in all subject areas: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Art, Music, Drama ● District Writing Committee Specific Site Visit Requests Related to Vocation: o K-8 schools that are public and private Vocational Goals for GSE Experience: o Learn about the educational system in the Philippines and become more familiar with the international standards in the Philippines Cultural/Recreational interests for GSE Experience: o local markets, beaches ● national parks, gardens ● coral reef ● handmade arts and crafts ● hospital/fire station/police station ● dance ● alternative education sites ● wedding and other cultural events ● historical places of interest ● cooking Dietary Needs: o Vegetarian, will eat eggs and cheese ● does NOT eat fish, pork, chicken or beef ● does NOT eat ice cream or drink milk Medical Needs: ● None Telephone (Home): (209) 596-4608 Telephone (Business): (209) 556-1620 Marital status: Single Children: None
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Actions in photos Club Turn-Over and awards CeremOnies
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Actions in photos Club Turn-Over and awards CeremOnies
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Actions in photos Club Turn-Over and AwArds Ceremonies
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Actions in photos Club Turn-Over and awards CeremOnies
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Actions in photos Club Turn-Over and awards CeremOnies
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Financial report Rota ry Club of Metro Lipa Treasurer’s Report RY 2010-2011 For the Month Ending June 2011 Beginning Balance as of Add:
Ma y 2011
Deposit Souveni r Prog Soli ta tion Leo Ong Leo Ong (Less : 700.00) Oli ver Bollozos Eri c Na rio – Ma yervet Eri c Na rio – Fil tech Paolo G. – Autozone Paolo G. – Gammad Rene Reno (Manuel Tee)
47,425.02
5,000.00 4,300.00 10,000.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 31,800.00
Less: Withdrawals 6/9/11 Full Pa yment – Bannerettes
1,375.00
1,375.00 Ending Bank Balance as of June 2011
77,850.02
Prepa red by:
Attes ted by:
PP Eric L. Nario Treasurer 6/30/11
Rtn. Paolo Gonzales Auditor
Approved by: PP Ankie Balderama President
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What paul harris said
“The postulate that all men
had been created free and equal had so natural a part in the thinking of the first of Rotarians
that
it
was
accepted
without discussion.�
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Announcements, invitations, etc. 15th Induction Ceremony and Diamond (75th ) Birthday Celebration of PP Edgardo “Ed” Virina Rotary Club of Nagcarlan Rotary International District 3820 July 4, 2011 at Minerva Reception Hall (7:00pm)
GSE Inbound Welcome Party The Rotary Club of Metro Lipa July 7, 2011 7:00 Pm Anfa Royale Hotel, Lipa City
42nd Induction Rites and Installations of Officers and Directors The Rotary Club of Lucena South RI District 3820 July 8, 2011 at Queen Margarette Hotel Diversion Road Brgy. Domoit, Lucena City (7”00pm)
Joint Club Induction Rotary Club of Tanauan, Rotary Club of Metro Tanauan July 9, 2011 at Pres. Laurel Gym 1 Tanauan City, Batangas (6:00pm)
47th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies Rotary Club of Taal-Lemery July 10, 2011 at Dona Corazon Agoncillo Sports Complex Tierra Alta, Taal, Batangas (6:00pm)
33rd Presentation of President and Induction of New Officers and Members The Rotary Club of Lipa South July 15, 2011 at CAP Building JP Laurel Highw ay Lipa City (6:00pm)
Grand Induction Ceremonies of its Officers and New Members Rotary Club of Naga-Camarines Sur July 25, 2011 at Avenue Plaza Hotel ( Tent) Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City (7:00pm)
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ThoughtS to ponder The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err. Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)
Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. King Whitney Jr.
Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. Martha Beck, O Magazine, Growing Wings, January 2004
Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910), Anna Karenina, Chapter 1, first line
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
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It’s laff time
A journalist had done a story on gender roles in Kuwait several years before the Gulf War, and she noted then that women customarily walked about 10 feet behind their husbands. She returned to Kuwait recently and observed that the men now walked several yards behind their wives. She approached one of the women for an explanation, “This is marvelous,” said the journalist, “What enabled women here to achieve this reversal of roles?” Replied the Kuwaiti woman, “Land Mines”.
Once there were four business men. They were sitting on a bench in a hospital waiting room because their wives were having babies. A nurse comes over and says to the first businessman, "Congratulations! Your wife had 1 baby." The man says, "What a coincidence! I'm the president of And1!" The nurse goes away. Then the nurse comes back and says to the second businessman, "Congratulations! Your wife had twins!" The man says, "What a coincidence! I'm the owner of the Minnesota Twins!" The nurse goes away. The nurse comes back and says to the third businessman, "Congratulations! Your wife had triplets!" The man says, "What a coincidence! I work for Triple Crown!" The nurse goes away. The nurse comes back and sees the fourth businessman alone on the bench crying. She asks, "Why are you crying"? The man replies, "I work for Seven Up"!!
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Community singing Skyline Pigeon Turn me loose from your hands Let me fly to distant lands Over green fields, trees and mountains Flowe rs and forest fountains Home along the lanes of the skyway For this dark and lonely room Projects a shadow cast in gloom And my eyes are mirrors Of the world outside Thinking of the way That the wind can turn the tide And these shadows turn From purple into grey For just a Skyline P igeon Dreaming of the open Wa iting for the day He can spread his wings And fly away aga in Fly a way skyline pigeon fly Towards the dreams You've left so very far behind Ju st le t me wa ke up in the morning To the smell of new mown hay To laugh and cry, to live and die In the brightness of my day I want to hear the pealing bells Of distant churches sing But most of all please free me From this aching metal ring And open out this cage towards the sun
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greetings “July Birthday Celebrants” Rtn. Arnold Capuloy- July 4 RS. Marife Borja – July 8 Rtn. Joselito Go – Jul y 11 RS. Lea Dimaculangan – July 21 Rtn. Roberto Ortega Hernandez – July 30
Wedding Anniversary of :
“Rtn. Willie Bravo and Spouse Fedie – July 28”
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The Rotary Foundation Contributors
PDG Teotimo Reyes, Jr. Major Donor
Sps Mila Reyes Major Donor
DGN Danilo Ona PP Erics on Nario PP Rolando Carandang Multiple Paul Harris Fellow Multiple Paul Harris Fellow Multiple Paul Harris Fellow
CP Pedro Cootauco †Paul Harris Fellow
PP Joselito Go Paul Harris Fellow
PP Leo Ong Paul Harris Fellow
PP Angelito Mojica Paul Harris Fellow
PP Manolito Suarez Paul Harris Fellow
PP Feliciano Miguel Paul Harris Fellow
PP Arnold Capuloy Paul Harris Fellow
PP Pampilo Magpantay Paul Harris Fellow
IPP Francisco Balderama Paul Harris Fellow
Rtn Virgilio Macasaet Paul Harris Fellow
Rtn Rodolfo Altamirano Paul Harris Fellow
Pres Oliver Bollozos Paul Harris Fellow
Sustaining Members (EREY) Rtn Edmer Borja Rtn Paolo Gonzalez Rtn Jose Nario, Jr. Rtn Florencio Reyes
Rtn William Bravo Rtn Roberto Hernandez PP Renato Neo Rtn Evilio Vergara Rtn Moon Do Young
PE Benjamin Dimaculangan Rtn Johnson Melo PP Dennis Oco PP Danilo Villena
Recipient: Paul Harris Sps Amelia Ona Jose Erwin Reyes
Sps Irma Nario Rosteo Christian Reyes Marlyn Labay-Reyes Leonard Ramza Reyes Mary Grace Reyes
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Cyres Calinawan-Reyes Ken Sander Reyes
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ROTARY CLUB OF METRO LIPA THROUGH THE YEARS RY
PRESIDENT
THEME “Act With Integrity Serve with Love Works for Peace” “Build the Future with Action & Vision”
1995-96
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CP PEDRO “Pete” COOTAUCO
1996-97
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CP PEDRO “Pete” COOTAUCO
1997-98
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Pres. MAXIMO “Max ” CABALO
1998-99
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Pres. TEOTIMO “Onye” REYES Jr.
1999-00
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Pres. JOSELITO “Lito” Go
2000-01
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Pres. DANILO “Danny” VILLENA
2001-02
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Pres. LEO Y. ONG
2002-03
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Pres. DANILO “Danny” ONA
2003-04
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Pres. ANGELITO “Lito” MOJICA
2004-05
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Pres. MANOLITO “Manny” SUAREZ
“Celebrate Rotary 100 Years”
2005-06
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Pres. FELICIANO “Onie” MIGUEL
“Service Above Serve”
2006-07
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Pres. ERICSON “Eric” NARIO
“Lead the Way”
2007-08
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Pres. ARNOLD R. CAPULOY
“Rotary Shares”
2008-09
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Pres. PAMFILO “Po mpey” MAGPANTAY
2009-10
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Pres. ROLLY CARANDANG
2010-11
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Pres. FRANCISCO “Ankie” BALDERAMA
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“Show Rotary Cares” “Follow Your Rotary Dream” “Act with Consistency, Continuity & Credibility” “Create Awareness, Take Action” “Mankind is Our Business” “Sow the Seeds of Love” “Lend a Hand”
“Make Dreams Real” “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands” “Building Communities, Bridging Continents”
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