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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 Bollozos Club President
PP Angelito Mojica Treasurer
Pres. Kalyan Banerjee Rotary International President
PE Benjamin Dimaculangan President Elect
PP Renato Neo Auditor
Club Committee
PP Feliciano Miguel Chairman Club Service Project
PP Ericson Nario Chairman Club Administration
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PP Leo Ong Chairman Club Membership
DGN Danilo Ona Chairman Club Rotary Foundation
PP Arnold Capuloy Chairman Club Public Relations
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METROPOLIS
Volume 16 Issue 2 July 12, 2011
The official weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Metro Lipa
WHAT’S INSIDE Table of Contents Programme Invocation Editorial Rotary International Monthly Message President’s Corner Secretary’s Report Lady Bulet’s Letter New Articles RCML Project: A Second Look Rotary Information Special Features Actions in Photos Financial Reports What Paul Harris Said Rotaract/Interact Updates Announcement, Invitation, Etc. Thoughts to Ponder It’s 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 Rtn. Willy Bravo Philippine National Anthem PP Lito Go Object Of Rotary PP Pompey Magpantay Introduction of Visiting Rotarians PP Onie Miguel What Paul Harris Said PP Eric Nario Rotary Information PP Rene Neo Secretary’s Report Sec. Dennis Oco President’s Message Pres. Olie Bollozos Business Matters Pres. Olie Bollozos Adjournment
Father, As we join together today as Rotarians and as friends, We acknowledge that wherever we go, we are always in Your Presence. We pray that our Actions may reflect this awareness For whatever our future will bring. If we must face disappointment, help us to learn patience. If we must face sorrow, help us to learn sympathy. If we must face pain, help us to learn strength. If we must face danger, help us to learn courage. If we must face failure, help us to learn endurance. If we achieve success, help us to learn gratitude. If we attain prosperity, help us to learn generosity. If we win praise, help us to learn humility. If we are blessed with joy, help us to learn sharing. If we are blessed with health, help us to learn caring. And as we stand before You today, Help us to learn the value of Service Above Self. May your Radiant Spirit Guide us and our loved ones, all our days, And let us say AMEN.
Fellowship
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Editorial GSE WELCOME HOSTING, A SIGNIFICANT TAKE OFF PP Danny K. Villena District GSE Chair
The Rotary Club of Metro Lipa successfully hosted the welcome party for the Inbound GSE Team from District 5220, Central California in the evening of July 7, 2011. In effect, it was a whole day activity because it all started when the Team arrived via Philippine Airlines at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on that very day as early as 5:00 in the morning, and ended with a fellowship night right after the Welcome party program in the evening which lasted at around 11:30 in the evening. President Ollie Bollozos together with PDG Onye Reyes, DGN Danny Ona and District GSE Chair, Danny Villena personally went to the airport to meet the Team and initially welcomed them to the Philippines, particularly to Rotary District 3820. They themselves carried heavy loads of baggage and luggage of the Team and brought them inside PDG Onye’s Toyota Grandia which also transported the Team to Lipa City and billeted them to Anfa Hotel which was arranged by PP Eric Nario and PP Dennis Oco who were already there when the group arrived. A breakfast was arranged for the Team and after sometime exchanging conversations and pleasantries, GSE Chair Danny briefed the Team on the welcome party in the evening. The hosting of a welcome party for the GSE Team from District 5220 was indeed a significant take off project of the Rotary Club of Metro Lipa. From
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the very beginning, when the club knew that it had been assigned by District Governor to be the host club of the welcome party for GSE Team, it did not plan for any other take off project and made such hosting as its initial project for the new Rotary Year 2011-2012. For one thing, preparations for this project had been underway for a couple of months already even before the club had its turn over of leadership in June 28, 2011. Planning took a lot of requirements because not only did the Club plan for the just the welcome alone but for other requirements like turning over the Team to its first Area stop which is Area III, Quezon. Since the District GSE Chair comes from RCML, it seems to appear that the whole club has been involved in whatever plans he has to pursue as regards the itinerary of programs and activities that the Team has to undergo while here in the district. The Immediate Past President himself, IPP Ankie and current President Ollie had been very much involved in all the planning activities relative to the hosting of GSE welcome party. It can be told that the very successful welcome party for GSE Team could very well be attributed to the over-all support and cooperation and involvement of everyone in RC Metro Lipa under the leadership of its new President, Oliver Bollozos. KUDOS to RCML! KUDOS to Pres. Ollie!
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2011-12 THEME My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary! All of us in Rotary are looking to change the world – why else would we be Rotarians? We believe that our world can be happier, healthier, and more peaceful, and that we can create that better world through our service. In 2011-12, I will ask Rotarians to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity . I will ask you to search first within yourselves, to understand that all of us, everywhere, have the same dreams, the same hopes, the same aspirations, and similar dilemmas. When we understand, and truly feel, that others’ needs are the same as our own, we begin to understand how important our work is. In the year ahead, we will have three emphases in our Rotary service. Our first emphasis in this Rotary year will be the family. The family and the home are at the core of all our work – all our service begins here. And through the family, we approach all of our community and indeed, all of humanity, as an extended family, in which all members care for each other. In times of joy and in times of need, no one is ever alone. Our second emphasis will be continuity – finding the things we do well and taking them to the next level. We must build on our successes, expand on them, and strive to do even more. Of course, our greatest obligation is to PolioPlus, where success is now so close.
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And our third emphasis will be change. We must understand that true change can only begin with each of us, and start within us. We cannot share peace with others if we do not have it to give. We cannot look after the whole world without first looking after those closest to us: our families, our clubs, and our communities. Mohandas K. 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 fellowship, to see equal worth in every human being. We are not interested in the lowest common denominator, for Rotary is anything but common. Instead, we work to elevate ourselves, elevate others, and thereby embrace the world. Together, we will Reach Within to Embrace Humanity . And in peace, harmony, and friendship, we will bring change – and a more joyful world.
Kalyan Banerjee President, Rotary International, 2011-12
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President’s corner First and foremost, I would like to extend my thanks to all RCML members who attended our first regular meeting for RY-2011-2012. Although we have a few absences for various reasons of their own, we look forward to perfect attendance in the next gatherings. More heads mean more ideas. As in any initial meeting of new “administration”, matters regarding the conduct of our regular meetings were outlined. Once established, procedures would ensure smooth flow of business. Discussed also is the proposal for weekly collection of dues. Incidentally, remaining funds were properly turned over by PP Eric Nario to incoming treasurer PP Lito Mojica. In our discussion last meeting, we finalized plans for GSE team from district 5220, Central California, USA as can be seen in the calendar of activities of their stay not to mention several behind- the-scene accommodations and adjustments. On Thursday, July 7, we successfully held the welcome party for our inbound GSE Team. Special thanks to PGD Onye Reyes, DGN Danny Ona & PP Danny Villena who coordinated with the people concerned to come up with the schedule. To PP Eric Nario, PP Dennis Oco, PP Lito Mojica who went out of their way to give full support to this event and to the rest of RCML members who attended and showed their assistance, I salute you. Tonight, we will proceed with an extensive discussion for the implementation of our club plans and programs and hoping to resolve the time frame/ schedule for its proper implementation. Please also take note
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of the immediate implementation of collecting our rotary annual dues spread weekly for a period of 8 months. This will facilitate 100% collection but will not be such a burden to members than one-time payment. Also in the agenda is the final schedule of RCML members who are going to visit South Korea and Malaysia. The compositions of Team Korea and Team Malaysia have to be decided so that there will be enough time for those chosen to prepare. More or less, this week’s meeting is generally on laying out plans, discussion on how we can better implement them and other matters that may crop up along the way. I anticipate the whole-hearted participation and cooperation of all members as you always do.
The boy rode on the donkey and the old man walked. As they went along, they passed some people who remarked, "it was a shame the old man was walking and the boy was riding". The man and boy thought maybe the critics were right, so they changed positions. Later, they passed some people that remarked, "What a shame, he makes that little boy walk." They decided they both would walk! Soon they passed some more people who thought they were stupid to walk when they had a decent donkey to ride. So they both rode the donkey! Now they passed some people that shamed them by saying "how awful to put such a load on a poor donkey". The boy and man said they were probably right so they decided to carry the donkey. As they crossed a bridge, they lost their grip on the animal and he fell into the river and drowned. Management Lesson: If you try to please everyone, you will eventually lose your ass.
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Secretary’s Report The firs t meeting of Pres. Olie was achieved in a v ery productiv e manner. The weekly club meeting started @ around 7:30pm with tw enty tw o (22) members attended. Gues t pres ented by PP Lito Mojica were Israel Tan, our GSE Inbound Team member, Elias “Eli” Coo, incoming member, Pres. Alvin Cas tillo of RC Lipa South (which give the formal invitation to the group for their RCLS Club Induction this week), PP Mandy Napeñas (Deputy District Gov ernor, Area 2) and PP Val Cas tillo, Dis trict S ecretary – Administrati on both from RC Downtown Batangas. During the meeting, GSE Chair Dann y Villena and DGN Danny Ona confer the final ization of GSE Plans & Program for the whole GSE trip. Also tackled, the organizational setup, sunshine committee, committee in-charge of printing of tarpaul in for club/district affairs, procedures on conduction a meeting, on ti me s tart of the meeting, encourage use of microphone (which prov ided by the president), no alcohol ic beverages is allowed until after the adjournment, moderator shoul d always be recognized. In the coll ection of dues Pres. Ol ie presented tw o easy options weekly (options 1 & 2) or monthly will be issued corresponding receipts – Estimated Weekly Expenditures S AR (1 Year) P 2,400.00 Monthly Dues (P200/mo x 12 month) P 2,400.00 EREY P 4,40 0.00 ($ 100.00) TOTAL P 9,200.00/year
OPTION 1 (WEEKLY) To be paid in 8 months (32 weeks)
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And w eekly meeting dues TOTAL
OPTION 2 (WEEKLY) To be paid in 10 months (40 weeks) And w eekly meeting dues TOTAL
P P P
200.00/w eek 487.50/week or 500.00/week
P P P P
230.00/w eek 200.00/w eek 430.00/week or 450.00/week
OPTION 3 (MONTHLY with PDC) To be paid in 10 months P 920.00/month And w eekly meeting dues to be paid in Cash Moreov er, PP Eric turn-over al l treasurers’ paper works to incoming treasurer PP Lito Mojica. Our GSE Team Member Israel Tan presented his trip in Utah, US A. We are s mall , but we hav e big goals , bigger hearts, and lots of things to do for the club! This month is the Public Relation Month, I put forward to use our website and email addresses to be identified and be recognized as a member of RCML . And, Pres. Ol ie pres ented the club project – RCML S tickers for our v ehicles w hich the fee will be set as ide for our club funds. Last Thurs day is one of a busiest day for RCML , w e hosted the Welcome Party for the GSE Team from District 5220, Southern California, US A. We hav e a big attendance in which one of the guests is PDG Paeng Tantuco, IPDG Tato Dimayuga, DG Rey Cas tillo representativ e DS Val Castillo and many more. GSE Team Leader Ell en Hancock presented her team members , Aimee Campiotti, Cecilia Martinez , and Christine Knight all educators in their country. After the program, fell owship follows with the acoustic band sang together with the RCML members & GSE team members.
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Tonight we will have a chat with our coming projects and hosting of next week GSE Team. “Always remember those who aren't as fortunate as you are, and keep the Rotary "4-Way Test" in mind each day!” Yours in Rotary, PP Dennis “Warp” S. Oco Club Secretary, RY2011-12 Attendance – 05 July 2011, Meeting No. 01 Number of Members -Number of members present last meeting -Number of members with make -up -Total Pres ent & Make-Up -Percentage of attendance --
22 22 00 22 100%
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there,a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him! Management Lesson: 1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy. 2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend. 3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!
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Lady Bulet’s Letter to Gov. Rey and to all Embracing Presidents during Mass Induction Ladies and gentlemen…. please bear with me for some more time … due to mom’s present condition she cannot be here tonight but she requested me to read her short message for papa and to all of you…. Here it goes……. To the Embracing Presidents, District officers, To All Rotarians of D3820, Family and friends of Rotary; As you all know we are having some difficulty right now, as much as I wanted to join my husband in every step of his journey as your district Governor sad to say physically I am incapable. I cannot be with Rey but my heart and soul is with him in his mission, goals and aspirations for Rotary. As I have experienced rotary I am confident all of you here will support and guide him in your most patient way. In our home his strength is us his family while in Rotary his strength, his inspiration are all of you here … great men and women of Rotary…… plus the recipients to where service of this humble organization goes. To you Rey, I am so proud of you……. Thank you for being a faithful husband, thank you for being a good father to our children… thank you for your love. I know you will perform your duties and responsibilities with brilliance as much as you do in our home. I know you will reciprocate the confidence and trust given to you by your district. Good luck and I know God will constantly watch and protect you because you are an instrument of His love… Always remember, I may not be physically beside you but there will always be a part of my heart that goes with you in your journey outside home. Keep going Rey and continue to touch other people’s lives. I thank you all for your sympathy and prayers and please continue to include us in your prayers that someday soon … I can join all of you to celebrate the good will of Rotary….. and that I can be physically with you and your governor in Reaching Within to Embrace Humanity. CONGRATULATIONS REY …. MORE POWER TO YOU ….MORE POWER TO ROTARY!!! …… that ends my Mom’s message Message delivered by: (Reniff Victoria Castillo & Eldest child of DGE Rey)
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News Article RCML Hosts GSE Team’s Welcome Party PP Danny K. Villena District GSE Chair
WELCOME, GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TEAM FROM D – 5220, CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, USA Current President of Rotary Club of Metro Lipa, Oliver Bollozos, together with Past District Governor Onye Reyes, District Governor Danny Ona and District Group Study Exchange (GSE) Chair, PP Danny Villena, led the Club and in effect, District 3820, in welcoming at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the GSE Team from District 5220 in Central California, USA. Led by its Team Leader, Dr. Ellen Hancock, the team has three lady members in the persons of Aimee Campiotti, Christine, Cecilia Martinez, and Christine Knight, all of whom are teachers involved in K – 8 education in Central California, USA. The team arrived at NAIA via Philippine Airlines, flight PR at around 5:00 in the morning on July 7, 2011. From the airport, the group was transported to LipaCity and was billeted at Anfa Hotel where the Welcome Part was scheduled in the evening of the same day. GSE Chair Danny V. briefed the team upon arrival at the Hotel. After taking breakfast , the group was advised to take some rest and to prepare for the Welcome Party for them in the evening. The occasion was graced by Rotary leaders and personalities in the District including Immediate Past District Governor himself, Tato Dimayuga, PDG Paeng Tantuco, TRF Chair, PDG Onye Reyes, PP Val Castillo, District Secretary for Administration, PP Mandy Napenas, District Secretary for Operation, District Governor Nominee Danny Ona, Assistant Governor May Anne Katigbak, PP Lewi Tolentino, District Secretary for Area III and GSE Chair for Area III, and a number of Embracing President and Rotarians from the other Rotary Clubs in the district. RCML President, Olie Bollozos formally welcomed the Team and all other guests
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and visiting Rotarians and officially opened the celebration. DGN Danny Ona formally introduced all guests and visiting Rotarians. The program was moderated by PP Arnold Capuloy, who was himself a GSE Team Member to Colorado, USA several years back.
The formal introduction of the Team through a power point presentation was made by GSE Chair, PP Danny Villena. Team Leader, Ellen Hancock did a very comprehensive presentation about the Team and its District 5220, including the team’s goals and objectives for GSE Program in District 3820, while the team members took their turn in presenting interesting subjects regarding their history and culture, economics and education and highlighted some of their place’s tourist attraction and interests. PDG Paeng Tantuco Sr., delivered a short but meaningful message to the delight of the Team. PDG Onye Reyes delivered a closing remarks which was immediately followed by the adjournment of Pres. Olie. A fellowship night marked with singing and a little social drinking captured the remaining hours of the welcome party to the joy and pleasure of everyone.
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RCML Projects: A Second Look Assessing what has been accomplished in the six areas of focus of Rotary, that is, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, basic education and literacy, economic and community development, peace and conflict prevention/resolution, maternal and child health, it can be generally stated that those areas are being attended to, that we have projects and activities addressing on those categories. Considering the demographic situation of the Rotary Club of Metro Lipa, what has been done is no small feat. In water and sanitation, basic education and literacy and economic and community development, there are projects to the different barangays trying to cover a wider area and multiple sectors. In so doing, the outcome is thinly spread projects and the recipient barangays still feel the need for some other areas. The impact on the accomplishment is somewhat diminished. This points to us that we need to have a second look on what we are doing and the processes involved particularly in selecting grantees for particular projects. How do we decide to grant projects? Is this the most effective way so we can achieve the impact we are looking for? Can we not change the paradigm that confines us from doing more effectively? Another concern is medical mission activities. We have our medical missions that are organized for general and common medical needs. We have yet to initiate medical missions and/ or activities targeting solely on the needs of mother, child bearing and child rearing and care. Maybe one of the drawbacks in being involved in this kind of activity is the apprehension that the Rotary might be accused of taking sides on the issue of Reproductive Health Bill. The question is: do we have to wait for the fate of that Bill to avoid being in the firing line of the controversy? Where do we really stand as an organization? Believing in the Rotarian qualities of being not only resourceful and constructive but also being creative, imaginative and decisive, with managerial know-how, we know these questions will be resolved in no time at all.
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Rotary information Changes you should know about for the new Rotary Year The Changemaker Award will recognize clubs that make an extraordinary impact through their work in the Avenues of Service. Rotary International on Facebook A new Rotary year is set to begin, and with it several programs aimed at supporting and strengthening clubs and districts. In addition, a fresh slate of leaders will take over at the club, district, and international level. Kalyan Banerjee, of the Rotary Club of Vapi, Gujarat, India, will become Rotary's 101st president, and the third from India, on 1 July. Read a profile of Banerjee from The Rotarian. William B. Boyd, of the Rotary Club of Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand, will take over as Rotary Foundation trustee chair. John Hewko will become Rotary International’s 12th general secretary on 1 July. He has said his priorities include improving Rotarians’ connections with the Secretariat and increasing awareness about what the Secretariat can offer. Download Hewko's speech from the 2011 RI Convention. Other changes include: Four pilot programs will begin 1 July, designed to improve recruitment and retention, allow for flexibility in club operations and structure, and give clubs an opportunity to explore new and innovative ways to promote member diversity -- all goals of the RI Strategic Plan. For each of three pilot programs – corporate member, associate member, and innovative and flexible Rotary club -- 200 clubs have been selected to participate, and about 125 will take part in a satellite club pilot program. Learn more.
The Changemaker Award will accompany the Presidential Citation during the 2011-12 Rotary year. The award will encourage Rotarians to focus on change and will recognize clubs that make an extraordinary impact through their work in the Avenues of Service. Learn more.
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The World Community Service and Rotary Volunteers programs will be phased out as of 30 June, replaced by a new model designed to expand the resources available to clubs for connecting and partnering with one another. The RI Board approved a shift to a resource and support model for RI programs to reinforce the priorities and goals of the RI Strategic Plan. Efforts to enhance Rotary’s public image will be undertaken by 49 Rotary public image coordinators (RPICs) working in partnership with their zone’s RI director, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, Rotary coordinator, and district governors. RPICs, who are selected by the RI president or Rotary Foundation trustee chair, have professional expertise in public relations, journalism, or communications and will help support the RI Strategic Plan by conveying effective public relations practices to district leaders. The Rotarian magazine launches its digital edition with the July issue. Subscribers can now choose to receive either the print or digital edition, or both. This would be a good time to buy a subscription for your Interact or Rotaract club, to inspire them with Rotary’s breadth. Learn more. Rotary clubs’ annual per capita dues to Rotary International will increase to US$51 in 2011-12. The 2010 Council on Legislation also set dues at $52 for 2012-13 and $53 for 2013-14.
The RI Board of Directors will seat nine new directors 1 July, along with RI President-elect Sakuji Tanaka, of the Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan. The new directors for 2011-13 are: José Antonio F. Antiório, of the Rotary Club of Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil; Kenneth R. Boyd, of the Rotary Club of Kerman, California, USA; Yash Pal Das, of the Rotary Club of Ambala, Haryana, India; Elizabeth S. Demaray, of the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA; Allan O. Jagger, of the Rotary Club of Elland, West Yorkshire, England; Paul Knyff, of the Rotary Club of Weesp (Vechtstreek-Noord), The Netherlands; Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India; Juin Park, of the Rotary Club of Suncheon, Jeonranam, Korea; and Kenneth M. Schuppert Jr., of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA.
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Special features ROTARY DISTRICT 5220 USA GSE TEAM SCHEDULE July 11,2011
Monday
July 12,2011
Tuesday
July 13,2011
Wednesday
July 14,2011
Thursday
July 14,2011
Thursday
July 16,2011
Saturday
Leave Sariaya and drive team to Atimonan Cultural visit, school and project visit in RC Atimonan/RC AtimonanLakambini Lunch in Atimonan Dinner with host families Leave Atimonan and drive team to Calauag and Lopez, Quezon School and club project visitation in Lopez and Calauag, Quezon Lunch Cultural and vocational visit Leave Calauag and dirve team to Atimonan Dinner with host families Leave Atimonan and drive team to Lucena Host families pick the team up to the meeting place. Lunch & afternoon rest with host families Dinner & Evening with host families Team with RC Lucena North/ RC Tayabas RC Tayabas Central visit city division of Lucena/ Division of Quezon(Public Schools) Department of Education Lunch in Lucena City Visit to KamayniHesus/ souvenir shopping in Lucban, Quezon Dinner at KamayansaPalaisdaan. Evening with host families Team with RC Lucena University District, Cultural & vocational visit to premiere university - Manuel S. Enverga University foundation courtesy call to City Mayor or Provincial Governor. Visit to special children in Lucena CityNat’l High School. Club project visit Club meeting/dinner, RC Lucena University District Evening with host families Team with RC Lucena College Junction/ RC Cosmopolitan Lucena visit to St. Anne College. Clubproject visit & club visit Lunch Tour & cultural visit Dinner Evening with host families
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July 17,2011
Sunday
July 18,2011
Monday
July 19,2011
Tuesday
July 20,2011
Wednesday
July 21,2011
Thursday
July 21,2011
Thursday
July 22,2011
Friday
July 23,2011
Saturday
Team with RC Lucena Circle/ RC Lucena Central tour/ cultural & club project visit Lunch Rest time and free time for team members to go mall/shopping Dinner with RC Lucena Circle/ RC Lucena Central Evening with host families Travel time to Candelaria Courtesy call to Mayor of Candelaria. Visit public & private school. Lunch Club project/ cultural visit Dinner Evening with host families Travel time to Tiaong Courtesy call to Mayor of Tiaong, club visit Lunch Tour/ cultural visit Send off party in Lucena City by RC Metro Lucena Travel time to Lipa City Arrival at Lipa City/turn over to RC Metro Lipa Lunch with RC Metro Lipa afternoon rest and evening with host families Team with RC Lipa - Vocational/cultural visit Lunch RC Lipa Tour/ Shopping Dinner RC Lipa Evening with host families City Division of Lipa (Public/ Private schools) Department of Education Lunch RC Metro Lipa Visit to De La Salle University, University of Batangas Dinner RC Metro Lipa Evening with host families Team with RC Lipa South tour/cultural visit, club visit/ club project Lunch RC Lipa South Shopping Dinner RC Lipa South Evening with host families
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GSE HOME HOST Team Member July 11-13, 2011 Team Leader Ellen Hancock Aimee Campiotti Cecilia Martinez Christine Knight July 14-17, 2011 Team Leader Ellen Hancock Aimee Campiotti
Host Family
Address
Pres. Juan E. Urbano, Jr.
Atimonan
Phone Numbers
Rotary Club
RC Atimonan (0918)404-9088 Jurbano637@yahoo.com
Pres. Irvin M. Alcala Pres. Arturo A. Tan
Lucena
(0920)950-1994
Lucena
alcala_irvin@yahoo.com (042) 710-36-57
RC Lucena South RC Lucena North
(042) 731-30-64
Cecilia Martinez
Pres. Anna A. Villanueva
Lucena
(0933)944-2179 arturoatan@yahoo.com (0917)629-6457 anavillanueva28@yahoo.com
Christine Knight
Pres. Phoebe Pelobello
Lucena
(0922)879-7684 pelobellophoebe@yahoo.com (042) 585-45-31
July 18-20, 2011 Team Leader Ellen Hancock
Pres. Hector C. Calibuso
Candelaria
(0917)560-7948
Aimee Campiotti
Pres. Rechilda Marquez
Candelaria
hector_calibuso@yahoo.com (042)585-96-25 (042)585-89-45 (0915)541-1266 nemie-rechil@yahoo.com (042)545-96-03
Pres. Doris B. Bigyan Tiaong Quezon
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College Junction
(042) 710-79-39 (0908)516-2930
Cecilia Martinez
RC Lucena
RC Cosmopolitan Lucena
RC Candelaria
RC Candelaria Circle RC TiaongHiyas
(042)652-1206 (0918)939-9720
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Christine Knight
Batangas Area III Clubs July 20-24, 2011 Team Leader Ellen Hancock
Aimee Campiotti
Cecilia Martinez
Christine Knight
Pres. Antonio C. Dones
PGD Onye Reyes
PP Eric Nario
PP Onie Miguel
IPP AnkieBalderama
Tiaong
dorish64@yahoo.com (0922)884-7992
Quezon
(0918)939-9722 dones_tony05@yahoo.com
Lipa
(043)726-25-80
Lipa
(0919)482-0971 onyerey@yahoo.com (043)756-35-89
Lipa
(0917)504-1607 eric.nario@rotarymetrolipa.org (043)784-14-41
Lipa
(0920)915-5617 onie_miguel09@yahoo.com (043)757-35-84
RC Tiaong
RC Metro Lipa
RC Metro Lipa
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Actions in photos GSE WELCOME PARTY
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Actions in photos GSE WELCOME PARTY
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Actions in photos GSE WELCOME PARTY
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Financial report Rotary Club of Metro Lipa Treasurer’s Report RY 2010-2011 For the Month Ending July 11, 2011
Beginning Balance as of June 2011
P 77,850.02
Add: Deposit Excess Cash from turnover Ceremonies July 5 meeting collection from members Cash Donation from PP ArnoldCapuloy Collection RCML Sticker July 7 collection GSE Welcome Party
P 3,500.00 3,800.00 3,000.00 2,900.00 15,750.00
28,950.00 P 106,800.02
Less: Withdrawals July 5 Meal Meeting July 5 Fellowship July 7 GSE Welcome Party Entertainment & Sounds Anfa Royal Hotel Accommodation & Dinner Party
P 2,800.00 2,488.00 7,000.00 34,290.00
Ending Bank Balance as of July 11, 2011
Prepared by:
46,578.00
P 60,222.02
Attested by:
PP Lito Mojica Treasurer
PP Rene Neo Auditor Approved by: Pres Olie Bollozos President
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What paul harris said
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The higher the
general average of intelligence, all things else being equal, the less the disposition to be meddlesome, critical, and overbearing."
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ROTARACT/ INTERACT UPDATES PP Danny K. Villena
RAC Metro Lipa Conducts General Assembly Projects and Activities Line Up for RAC Year 2011-2012
In preparation for RAC Year 2011-2012, newly installed President of the Rotaract Club of Metro Lipa, Elvin Endozo, called the club’s first general assembly on June 26, 2011 at the Mabini Academy, Lipa City. Eighteen Rotaractors responded to the invitation and participated actively in the discussion of various topics and agenda under the guidance and facilitation of PP Danny K. Villena, Rotarian counselor of the c-0lub’s sponsored Rotaract Club. The assembly was an opportunity for the current leadership to give a comprehensive orientation to new and prospective Rotaractors about the basics of Rotary International and those of Rotaract Club. In effect, the orientation served as a refresher for the old Rotaractors. The assembly’s major activity was a brainstorming of the club’s possible projects and activities which the club may adopt for the current service year. At least five major projects and activities have been identified and lined up for the first semester of RY 2011-2012. These are the following: Computer Literacy for Teachers and Students in selected public elementary schools in Lipa City which is expected to take off beginning July 2011. Coordination among target school beneficiaries has started; “Piso Mula Sa Puso Para sa mga Batang Pinoy” , a social awareness and fund raising project at the same time which aims to raise the level of awareness and consciousness of the public regarding the need to provide help and assistance
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to many young people who because of poverty have not been able to go to school or have become drop outs from school. Through its fund raising component, the amount to be collected from voluntary contributions from the general public, more particularly, from those who are economically well off, can be used by the club in undertaking projects and activities that would benefit these underprivileged young people; Academic Subjects Tutoring. A weekend free tutorial lessons in different academic subjects for elementary pupils who have learning difficulties in their lessons, particularly in English, Math and Science. Paligsahan sa Sabayang Pagbigkas. An inter-high school competition in Lipa City in observance of the annual Buwanng Wika during the month of August. This activity will be in collaboration with the Department of Education, Division of Lipa City.. Clean Up Campaign. A social awareness project which aims to raise the level of social responsibility of Lipenos in responding to environmental issues and concerns. A clean up brigade will be organized by RACML involving also the participation of barangay residents in pursuing clean up activities in their respective barangay vicinities. The leadership of RACML hopes to undertake and accomplish the above-mentioned projects and activities in collaboration with both the public and the private entities. Side by side with these projects is the club’s continuing effort to recruit more young people to join the Rotaract Club.
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Announcements, invitations, etc. Greetings fellow Rotarians! Talking about saving time and money? Get ready for the first ever 3-in-1 seminar in District 3820… It’s like paying for membership development & retention seminar, and getting trf and pr seminar for free!!! Be there to witness as our district under Gov. Rey Castillo’s leadership implement the “seamless” format of conducting seminars… Curious? Come! Learn and enjoy rotary more on August 20, 2011 at the CAS Auditorium UP Los Banos, Los Banos,Laguna... Pre-registration fee: php 750.00 on-site: php 900.00 Pre-registration details: 1. Deposit your payment to Metrobank Los Banos Branch: Rotary Club of Bay (Savings Account # 485-3485-14928-8) 2. Fax or email your deposit slips to: PP Linda Coniconde (fax: 049-536-4147; email: linda_coniconde@yahoo.com) 3. Please indicate the followinf information to your deposit slips: Name of registrant/s, position and name of club For inquiries, you may contact the following: Pres. Levi Garcia – 09228813953 CP InoLansigan - 09178879236 PP Bernard Dellosa – 09179564285 Linda Coniconde – 09209071760 PP Garry Hidalgo - 09062053838 4. Deadline of pre-registration is on August 15, 2011 Yours in Rotary Service, PP Garry Hidalgo Membership Devt. & Ret. Sem Chair
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Announcements, invitations, etc. July 12-20 – Club Inductions
12. RC Downtown Calapan..........................................................GV & Induction 13. RC Victoria............................................8-10 AM GV 10-12 Lunch Induction RC Pinamlayan Central......................................2- 4 PM GV 5PM Induction 14. RC Bauan...............................................................................GV & Induction 15. RC Lipa South........................................................................GV & Induction 16. YEO Outbound Orientation Host : Chair PP Bernie Mandac RC West Bay Private Resort . . .Los Banos details to be announce 17. RC San Juan..................................................................GV & 3PM Induction 18. RC Cabuyao.........................................................................GV & Induction 19. RC Atimonan Sunrise.......................................................AM GV & Inductio RC Gumaca......................................................................PM GV & Induction 20. RC Lopez.........................................................................AM GV & Induction RC Calauag.....................................................................PM GV & Induction
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ThoughtS to ponder Whose neglects learning in his youth, Loses the past and is dead for the future. Euripides (484 BC - 406 BC) We learn by example and by direct experience because there are real limits to the adequacy of verbal instruction. Malcolm Gladwell He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches. George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. Anatole France (1844 - 1924) The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope. Love of the past implies faith in the future. Stephen Ambrose (1936 - 2002) Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. Epicurus (341 BC - 270 BC)
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It’s laff time
Tom, Dick and Harry went to a party. After the party they returned to the hotel. The hotel was 600 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They made a plan for the first 200 stories, Tom will crack jokes. The second 200 stories Dick will tell a happy story and lastly Harry will tell a sad story.They then started up the steps After 2 hours it was Harry's turn. He turned to the other two and said "Ok guys, here's my sad story. I forgot the keys downstairs.
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Community singing All My Life All my life, without a doubt I give you All my life, now and forever till the Day I die, you and I will share All the things this changing world can offer So I sing, I'd be happy just to Stay this way, spend each day, with you There was a time, that I just thought That I would lose my mind You came along and then the sun did shine We started on our way I do recall that every moment spent Was wasted time but then I chose to lay it on the line I put the past away I put the past away I put the past away All my life, I will carry you through All my life, between each hour of the passing days I will stay with you There was a time, that I just thought That I would lose my mind You came along and then the sun did shine We started on our way I do recall that every moment spent Was wasted time then I chose to lay it on the line I want this all my life I want this all my life I want this all my life I want this all my life I want this all my life I wanted this all my life
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greetings “July Birthday Celebrants” Rtn. Arnold Capuloy- July 4 RS. Marife Borja – July 8 Rtn. Joselito Go – July 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 Ericson 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 “Pompey” 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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