Sept 2016
Gov Dwight Ramos and District 3780 welcome RIPE Ian Riseley and Spouse Juliet What better way to welcome Rotary International PresidentElect Ian Riseley and his wife PDG Juliet than to the tune of Waltzing Matilda, Australia’s best-known bush ballad and described as the country's "unofficial national anthem". This upbeat tune set the tone for the evening’s dinner, where Rotarians from D3780 gathered to welcome and wish them well as they embark on their lead up year before becoming President of Rotary International in 2017-18. The program proper started right on the dot at seven thirty with our gracious and eloquent hosts for the evening, PDG Dulce Coyukiat and PDG Penny Policarpio. In his speech, he gave us a glimpse of the two years that lie ahead as he becomes the fifth Australian to assume the highest office in Rotary. He gave emphasis on the importance of strategic planning that provides the framework for our future. Riseley also touched on the importance of membership retention, and emphasized his full support for gender parity in Rotary. On that note, he praised our District for having women members. He also touched on the new membership flexibility rules in Rotary, where Rotaractors can be included as members of our clubs. He thanked us for our generous support to the Rotary Foundation. .He stated that meaningful partnerships with corporations and other organizations are crucial to Rotary’s future. ―We have the programs and personnel and others have available resources,‖ says Riseley. ―Doing good in the world
is everyone’s goal. We must learn from the experience of the polio eradication program to maximize our public awareness exposure for future partnerships.‖ He stated that now, more than ever, we need all hands on deck in eradicating polio, where lately only twenty five cases were reported worldwide, much less as compared to last year. He further emphasized that ―A new beginning in Rotary is when we fulfil our promise to the children of the world that we will eradicate polio‖. On this note he ended his speech and received a resounding applause from the audience.
District Governor’s Message By Governor Dwight Hilarion M. Ramos, Rotary International District 3780
Let us move as One Solid Team in the same direction as we carry forth the tradition of ROTARY SERVING HUMANITY including the eventual elimination of illiteracy in QC We in Rotary observe every September as Basic Education and Literacy Month. This is one of Rotary's six areas of focus. Sixty-seven million children worldwide have no access to education and more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. This September, we likewise proudly welcomed a very special guest, RIPE Ian Risely and spouse PDG Juliet not only to our District but to our beloved city as well. And we truly are honoured because his visit came at the time that we are marking our 30th year as a onecity one-District institution, now the only one with such distinction in the entire Rotary world. Now as part of honouring him and thanking him for his visit, we gave him symbolic key No. 1 to our District 3780, Quezon City Rotary Center. This key was handcrafted by the inmates of the National Prisons and supports their livelihood opportunities. As we all know we are one of the very few Districts that has its own Rotary Center, comprising of our 5 -storey building, a Rotary Park and Plaza. These all came about because of our "Bayanihan" spirit - in which throughout the years with the help and contribution of all Rotarians in the district and inspired by our Past District Governors and RI leaders, in-
cluding now RIPE Ian Risely with his visit, the dream of establishing a home for our district offices, Rotary meetings and events, have come into fruition! I believe that with their visit, RIPE Ian and spouse PDG Juliet, were able to see how strong and cohesive we are. That RI District 3780 Quezon City, our one city one District, is moving as one solid Team towards one Direction in Rotary 2016-17 to carry forth the tradition of Rotary Serving Humanity.
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The Governor’s Monthly Letter
EDITORIAL BOARD
We thank the All Star Presidents and club officers who have proudly shared in this issue stories of how their clubs have been serving humanity through Rotary.
District Governor Dwight Hilarion M. Ramos
Please continue sending in your Rotary stories so we could share them with the fairly large audience base of our district’s GML which we reach as follows: 500 printed copies Digital PDF version sent to a thousand email addressees including Rotary International offices Online version posted on Facebook and other social media channels Kindly forward the GML to your club members and other contacts to help spread the District message and stories of Rotary serving humanity. Thank you. Editors of Rotary club newsletters may freely cite or reprint materials from this GML without having to secure prior clearance from the editors, but please acknowledge the source and the name of the author in the by-line of an article. If you’re now reading this publication online, click on these links to view July 2016 GML and August 2016 GML.
Publisher
District Secretary Cesar “Poch” Jaymalin District Chief of Staff Ma. Cecilia “Cecille” Rodriguez District Information & Communication Officer Winston Sia Ricardo “Ric” P. Salvador Editor in Chief Associate Editors
Jesus “Jesse” Tanchanco Elizabeth “Beth” Directo Marcia “Marcia” C. Salvador Cresencio “Cris” Bacho The Governor‟s Monthly Letter 2016-17 is published by the District 3780 Governor with offices at the Rotary Center Building, Roces Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. Materials for publica-
tion may be sent to the Office of DG Dwight, to EiC Ric Salvador at rp_salvador@yahoo.com., to Marcia Salvador at mdcsalvador@yahoo.com., or other associates.
RY 2016-17 DISTRICT CALENDAR (As of Sept 19, 2016) Month OCTOBER 8 12 21 22
Event COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH TREE PLANTING CLUB ADMINISTRATION JUDGING OCTOBERFEST ASP MEETING
MEMBERSHIP GRAND FELLOWSHIP NIGHT 28 NOVEMBER ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH LAUNCHING OF ON TO ATLANTA GEORGIA, RI 8 CONVENTION 12
TRF RECOGNITION NIGHT
18
PAUL HARRIS GOLF CUP
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BLOODLETTING ASP MONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER DISEASE PREVENTION & TREATMENT MONTH 2-4 ZONE INSTITUTE (THAILAND ) 10
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Host
Chair
CLUB ADMIN COMMITTEE RC CUBAO BUSINESS CENTER
PP BETH DIRECTO PP MON MATABANG
DISTRICT TEAM MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
PP BERNADETTE HERRERA
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
PP GRACE VINARAO
TRF COMMITTEE
PDG JESS CIFRA
RC METRO WEST TRIANGLE RC COMMONWEALTH
PP MARLON RIVERA
RC CUBAO / RC HOLY SPIRIT
ASP VERONICA / ASP PETH
PP LINDA PALLATAO CLUB ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
PP BETH DIRECTO 3
Club Administration Training Seminar (CATS) 2016 prepares club leaders for new thrusts of Rotary International and District 3780 By District Club Administration Committee Chair PP Elizabeth “Beth” Directo The District Club Administration Committee chaired by PP Beth Directo organized and conducted the Club Administration Training Seminar, more popularly known as CATS, in three (3) session schedules: September 3, 2016 for Regions 3&4, September 10 for Regions 1&2, and September 17 for Regions 5&6. With the guidance of District Trainer PDG Penny Policarpio, the regionalized training program was structured to focus on three main topics: Good Governance for Effective Club Administration, New Flexibility Options in Membership and Club Administration, and Adoption of On-line Tools. The September 3 session drew 79 participants from 27 clubs. The September 10 session had 57 participants coming from 24 clubs. The last session on September 17 had 53 participants coming from 11 clubs. Recognition awards were given to clubs that brought in the biggest delegation, as well as to early birds. In his talk during the beginning session, Governor Dwight Ramos said that the CATS offers insights to enable the participants to become BETTER Rotary leaders and enable their clubs to become strong and effective, thereby achieving the district’s goal
of NO CLUB LEFT BEHIND. During the September 10 session, Gov Dwight reiterated the message expounded by RIPE Ian Riseley during his recent visit regarding the new flexibility options on membership, classification and meetings. On September 17, PDG Francis Rivera convened the assembly in his capacity as Vice Governor and gave a talk on how careful preparation is vital to running a club. PDG Penny Policarpio gave a well-prepared and inspiring talk on Good Governance for Effective Club Administration and on New Flexibility Options during the September 3 and 17 sessions. The same topic was handled equally well by DGN Mar Reyes on September 10. The topic on Adoption of On-line Tools was expertly discussed by CP Winston Sia during the three session schedules. The interactive sessions elicited various reactions from the participants concerning their own club concerns. Day chair for the three sessions was Programs Chair PP Marcia Salvador, assisted by Vice Chair PP Doris Sanchez. Fabulous prizes and tokens were arranged and/or provided by LGs Ric Doria, Ed Ferriols, Anton Buenavista, AG Paul Galang (acting in behalf of LG Raul Addatu) and Benjie Alonzo. RCs Quezon City and Midtown QC co-hosted the sessions for Regions 1&2. Based on feedback from the participants, the training seminar was very informative and would help them make their clubs strong and effective clubs.
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Interact District Assembly (DISTAS) 2016 sets stage for leadership training of future Rotarians By Interact DISTAS Chair Elvira „Bit‟ Farolan
On September 17, 2016, the AVR of Ramon Magsaysay Cubao High School was filled with 191 Interactors from 25 Interact clubs in District 3780 to attend the Interact District Assembly (DISTAS). Some Interactors came with their school advisers and sponsoring Rotarians. Registration actually swelled to 208 beyond the capacity of the venue so some clubs had to be turned down. It was a successful full-day affair that started with the message of PDG Francis Rivera in his capacity as District Vice Governor. DIR Julianne Baguio and District Secretary Jannelle Larbio were inducted by PDG Francis. The All Star Presidents of the various Interact clubs were inducted into office, after being charged by District Interact Chair PP Marites Nepomuceno, and witnessed by District Youth Service Chair Thelma Uanang.
DIR Julianne Baguio and District Interact Secretary Jannelle Larbio are inducted into office by PDG Francis Rivera
The Interact Distas 2016, with its all-time high participation of 191 Interactors, was hosted by the Rotary Club of Bagong Silangan led by ASP Ishmael Mustafa Alsayyad. It is RC Bagong Silalngan’s 8th year of hosting the Interact Distas. Chaired by PP Bit Farolan and PP Sally
Break-out sessions were scheduled in the afternoon where the different functions were handled by competent and seasoned Rotarian facilitators, namely CP Winston Sia, DSD Bong Cruz, PP Elsa Unson, LG Ed Ferriols, AG Joel Gonzales, and PP Jefp Penamora. The following Interact Clubs and their sponsoring Rotary Clubs participated: IaC Bagong Silangan High School IaC Batasan High School IaC Balara High School IaC Commonwealth High School IaC Culiat High School IaC E Rodriguez High School IaC Ernesto Rondon High School IaC Flora Ylagan High School IaC Holy Spirit National High Sch IaC Judge Juan Luna High Sch IaC JP Laurel High School IaC Josefa Jara Martinez Hi Sch IaC Judge Feliciano Belmonte HS IaC Manuel Roxas High Sch IaC North Fairview High School IaC Novaliches High School IaC New Era High School IaC Pugad Lawin High School IaC Ramon Magsaysay Cubao HS IaC Sauyo High School IaC San Bartolome High School IaC San Jose High School IaC Kamuning Central IaC First Kamuning East IaC Peacemaker Intl Christian Acad
RC Bagong Silangan RC Batasan Hills RC Mega Edsa RC Commonwealth RC Ayala Heights RC SFDM RC Bagong Silangan RC QC Central RC Holy Spirit RC Paraiso RC Loyola Heights RC Broadway RC Bagong Sandigan RC Roxas RC Neopolitan Fairview RC Greenfields QC RC Midtown QC RC New Manila East RC Metro Sta Mesa RC New Manila West RC Camp Aguinaldo RC North Balintawak RC Kamuning Central RC Kamuning East RC Heroes Hills
Gonzales, it had as theme ―YOUth Be the Change‖. It was truly a Saturday well spent with lots of fun, interaction and learnings. 5
1st leg of 2016 Rotabowl rolls off to strengthen fellowship and sportsmanship among Rotarians By ASP Mike San Diego of RC Metro Sta. Mesa The 1st leg of Rotabowl 2016 of District 3780 opened last September 4, 2016 at the E-Lanes Bowling Center located along Ortigas Avenue in San Juan City. Twenty-two (22) teams participated during the opening day. Hosted by RC Metro Sta Mesa (RCMSM), the tournament was officially opened by ASP Mike San Diego who welcomed the bowling enthusiasts and guests. He also thanked them for supporting the 1st leg of the district’s bowling tournament this year. Gov Dwight Ramos gave an inspirational message for all the participants and wished them luck, after which District Sports Committee Chairman PP Marlon Rivera led the Oath of Sportsmanship. Participating Rotarians from different clubs then proudly paraded around the alley, clad in their colorful uniforms and led by their beautiful muses. Adjudged winner in Best Uniform was RC Cubao South. The muse of RC Midtown QC was declared the winner. The Ceremonial Roll Off was led by Gov Dwight. The tournament will run for eight weeks. Twenty-two teams from 20 Rotary clubs and All Star Presidents and World Class Presidents with a team each have joined the first leg of the tournament.
Shootfest 2016 promotes fellowship and sportsmanship among Rotarians and their families By CP Winston Sia of RC VisMin indigent patients. Part of the proceeds would be contributed to the Polio Plus Fund.
With the support of the District Sports Committee chaired by PP Marlon Rivera and the District Fellowship Committee chaired by PP Adel Corpuz, RC Vismin QC organized and hosted Rotary Shootfest 2016 on September 18, 2016 which was dubbed ―Gov Dwight Ramos Cup.‖ It was held at the Camp Karingal Firing Range of the Quezon City Police District Headquarters in Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. This unique fellowship/sports activity was conceptualized as a fund-raiser to support community service projects particularly cleft lip/palate surgery and cataract operation on
The event consisted of a seminar/ workshop on basic gun handling, marksmanship and firing proficiency which culminated in a fun competition for beginners and advanced competitors for Rotarians and non-Rotarians. A total of 100 shooters participated in the event, with Rotarians bringing their family members with them. A number of All Star Presidents joined. Even PP Eddie Enriquez Sr of RCQC, the most senior shooter, gamely participated. The shootfest was chaired by RC Vismin IPP Danny Daganzo who is chief of NBI, and co-chaired by PP Caloy Bautista and CP Winston Sia. Co-hosting the event were RCs Camp Karingal, Centennial QC, Cubao, Diliman Central, Greenfields QC, Heroes Hills, Kamuning East, Lagro Ascencion, Metro Sta Mesa, QC Central, Roces, South Triangle, and Valencia. 6
With Global Grant, RC Pearl of the Orient establishes Human Milk Bank, a life-saving service for humanity By TRF Director PP Cynthia Conine of QC Pearl of the Orient D3780
In the morning of September 20, 2016, the officers and members of RC QC Pearl of the Orient were all ecstatic as they turned over the Human Milk Bank (HMB) facility to East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC). The HMB project was made possible through Global Grant #1633907 from The Rotary Foundation, with RC Southeast Tulsa of RID 6110 USA represented by DG Larry Long, as the Primary International Sponsor of the GG project. The project also had much-needed additional support from PDG John Cromwell RID 6840 USA and DG Paul Ford RID 6150 USA. The HMB project was likewise made possible due to the dogged determination and unrelenting persistence of PP Cynthia Conine who had been attending make-up Rotary meetings in New York and Tulsa, Oklahoma, while looking for an international partner. In the course of her search, QC Pearl of the Orient was able to forge a sisterhood affiliation with RC Southeast Tulsa RID 6110 which paved the way for more positive developments in the GG funding. After two (2) years of research, financial concerns and technical problems in documentation, the GG application was approved in March 2016 and TRF fund amounting to P3.74M (around US$80,000) was received on June 2, 2016. Ordering and delivery of the equipment ensued.
as Vice Governor in the absence of Gov Dwight Ramos due to his mother’s demise. Also present were District TRF Chair Jess Cifra, Global & District Grants Chair Rene Cantos, District Membership Development Chair PP Bernadette Herrera-Dy, Asst Gov Florian Enriquez and AGR Juliet Alunan. The HMB equipment and accessories were received by EAMC Chief Dr Roland L Cortez, Dr Carina Quimbo (Head of Pediatric and Neonatal ICU) and other hospital officials. CP Lynda Reyes, PP Cynthia Conine, IPP Nancy Raquiza, PE Dulce Cepeda, PP Myra Gonzales and PP Jeannette Chua led officers and members of RC QC Pearl of the Orient who were present. It was Dr Carino Quimbo who wrote to the club requesting for a donation of a Human Milk Bank for EAMC which has 200-300 babies at any given time in the pediatrics department. 30% of these babies are either pre-term or sick. Their mothers are unable to nurse them because the babies have been isolated, their mothers have been discharged or themselves sick. Thus, the need for a Human Milk Bank as a source of nourishment for the preterm or sick babies. The GG project was a dream realized for EAMC and RC QC Pearl of the Orient – and for the new generation!
Dignitaries from District 3780 who were present during the turnover on September 20, 2016 were IPDG Reynaldo David under whose term the GG was approved and supported by RID 3780, and PDG Francis Rivera in his capacity
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RC Bagong Silangan sponsors computer literacy training of 150 Grade School students & their teachers By PP Andy Almendral and ASP Mustafa Al-sayyad
In partnership with RC South Triangle and Bagong Henerasyon Foundation’s Computer On Wheels Program, RC Bagong Silangan (RCBS) implemented a monthlong hands-on training on computer basics and programs that began on August 22, 2016 at the Bagong Silangan Elementary School (BSES) in Quezon City. The launching was graced by Congresswoman PP Bernadette Herrera-Dy who chairs the BH Foundation and is an active member of RC South Triangle. Also present was DS Poch Jaymalin and key officers of RCBS led by ASP Mustafa Al-sayyad, and of RC South Triangle led by ASP Mike Cantor.
RCBS’s computer literacy project dubbed as “Techie Na Me” had 150 Grade 6 students of BSES as beneficiaries, including some of the school’s teachers who were taught how to use Excel in updating their grading system. The computer classes were held inside the roving computer center of Bagong Henerasyon Foundation, a 30-foot container van converted into a classroom with sixteen (16) computers, and with six (6) computer instructors assigned in different time slots.
RC Greenfields promotes love for reading & literacy by donating volumes of books to 3 adopted schools By All Star President Eloisa Versoza
On August 23, 2016, RC Greenfields QC turned over thousands of books to its adopted schools: 1,800 books to Novaliches High School, 2,800 books to San Agustin Elementary School and 150 books to Tawid Sapa Day Care Center, all situated in Novaliches, Quezon City. The books had been arranged by host club RC Neopolitan Fairview with The Children International Philippines Inc and Lim O Chu (Diana) Foundation Inc in cooperation with the Schools Division Office of Quezon City, Office of the Mayor. A ceremonial turn-over was done on September 10, 2016 which was attended by Dr Proceso T Lea, principal of Novaliches High School; Mr Antnio R Abletes, principal of San Agustin Elementary School; Mrs Liza Zurbito, executive director of Lim O Chu Foundation; and officers and members of RC Greenfields QC led by ASP Eloisa M Versoza an Vice President Gideon Fainsan. The book donation underscores the club’s commitment to promote literacy and love for reading among students to enrich their learning skills. 8
RC St Ignatius reaches out to serve indigent students in a remote area in Central Luzon By All Star President Monica Legaspi and Club Secretary Edna dela Cruz
On August 13-14, 2016, members of RC St Ignatius made a trip to Diaat, Maria Aurora in the province of Aurora, for an outreach project called “Tulong Dunong at Alay Pangkalusugan.” Led by ASP Monica Legaspi, RCSI donated one (1) set of encyclopedia to the library of Diaat Elementary School. To inspire the 132 indigent pupils from kindergarten to Grade 6 and motivate them to study, the club
gave them a set of school materials consisting of a school bag with a set of notebooks, paper and writing materials. For their wellness, hygiene kits were given to the kids containing a toothbrush, sachets of toothpaste, face towel and bath soap. They were also given bottles of multivitamins. The children enjoyed eating the arroz caldo, assorted ―kakanin‖, juice and fruits provided by RCSI.
RC Broadway Rotarians and their family members cheer up abandoned elderly in upland Tanay By All Star President Eric Soriano
On August 27, 2016, members of RC Broadway, along with their family members, visited the Haven for the Elderly at the NTSB Compound in Barangay Sampaloc in Tanay, Rizal. The haven (formerly the Golden Acres Home for the Aged) is a home-caring institution for abandoned, neglected and homeless elderly men and women. The facility presently houses more than 200 of the least fortunate elderly. Calling the project ―Lingap Pagmamahal sa mga Lolo at Lola‖, RC Broadway donated 400 pieces of diapers, 10
kgs of laundry detergent, 500 bars of bath soaps, assorted used clothes and packs of biscuits. They played bingo games with the able-bodied haven residents who were just too happy to be entertained. Snacks of sandwich and juice were given to all the elderlies and the haven volunteers. Also, the club bought products made by the elderly in the showcase area. Indeed, the best gift one can give to elders is time, love and care.
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RC Timog QC continues implementation of cancer prevention program on indigent patients By All Star President Jubee Navarro and Club Secretary Ernie Villaroman On September 7, 2016, LG/PP Dr Benjie Alonzo of RC Timog QC performed free surgical operation on a 63 year old housewife from Sampaloc, Manila who has no financial means to have a lump on her arm removed. She has had the lump for ten (10) years that has caused a lot of discomfort and hinders her from quickly performing household chores. Doc Benjie was assisted in the operation by Rtn Sam de Laza. A week after, another
patient also underwent a lump removal from his arm, again performed by Doc Benjie. The above services are part of the club’s “Bukol Mo, Alisin Ko” , a signature project of RC Timog that focuses on cancer prevention and was pioneered by IPDG Dr Reynaldo David. The services are coordinated by PP Rene Cantos.
RC VisMin and partners share hope & smile with parents and children as program for free cleft lip and palate surgery is launched By PP Caloy Bautista of RC VisMin QC Rotary Club of VisMin, represented by project chairman PP Caloy Bautista, in cooperation with the Juan Sumulong Memorial Lodge No. 169, F. & A.M., Masonic District NCR-F, the 2nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army under MGen Romeo Gan, AFP, the Philippine Band of Mercy, SmileTrain and the Local Government of Tanay, Rizal, initiated this noble project which provided free screening and surgical operation for patients with cleft lip or palate last September 8 and 9. The screening and surgery were performed at the Army Station Hospital of the 2nd Infantry Division Headquarters in Sampaloc, Tanay. After this initial free surgery in Tanay, Rizal, the Rotary Club of VisMin and the Philippine Band of Mercy, through PP Caloy Bautista, has forged an agreement to conduct continuously free screening and surgical operation for patients and beneficiaries of all ages. Mechanics on how to endorse patients/beneficiaries will be cascaded to all Rotary Clubs soon. 10
To raise public awareness, RC Biak-na-Bato issues car decals to commemorate the centennial year of The Rotary Foundation By ASP Peter Lawrence Valencia Inspired by The Rotary Foundation’s Centennial Year, RC Biak na Bato had car stickers designed and printed with the official logo of RID 3780 and the RI Centennial. Last September 24, 2016 during the All Star Presidents 3rd Regular Monthly Meeting, Biak na Bato ASP Peter Lawrence Valencia distributed the commemorative car stickers to ASP’s and district officers present. This project is in line with the plans and programs of the club’s Committee on Public Image chaired by PP Tony Vidal. The car sticker commemorates and celebrates the established legacies of The Rotary Foundation. It will be a reminder of the solid support of all Rotarians to the mandate of the foundation.
Learn about the people and events that shaped our Foundation's history at centennial.rotary.org.
Save the date 24 OCTOBER, Rotary’s World Polio Day Event Celebrate World Polio Day this 24 October No child anywhere should suffer the crippling effects of a completely preventable disease. And that’s why we need your help—now more than ever—to finally put an end to polio. This 24 October join the entire Rotary world to celebrate our fourth annual World Polio Day. Discover all the ways you can help us finish the job. 11
More on basic education and literacy . . .
Interactors of Holy Spirit hold peer tutoring sessions to help improve schoolmates’ academic performance By All Star President Monique Palmiano of Interact Club of Holy Spirit National High School, with Youth Svc Chair PP Marcia Salvador as Mentor
A signature project of the Interact Club of Holy Spirit National High School, peer tutoring sessions were conducted by bright and eager Interactors on August 20, 2016 for 57 students who had been referred by teachers. The students were given review lessons in English, Mathematics and Science to prepare them for the forthcoming periodical examinations. The Interactor-tutors, numbering 15, even gave away prizes to the students who did well during the sessions. The tutoring sessions were again held on August 27, 2016, with 58 students participating, and 13 tutors assisting them. This time, the students were given advance lessons in English, Math and Science to prepare them for the next grading period. It was good news for the Interactor-tutors when they were told that most of the students they had tutored obtained passing grades in their examinations. The Interactors were overjoyed, knowing that they were able to help their schoolmates in their studies. The tutoring sessions are held before and after periodical examination
What are the differences between coaching, mentoring and tutoring? Coaching
Mentoring
Relationship has a set duration
Ongoing relationship
Structured in nature and meetings
Informal meetings take place as and when the
scheduled on a regular basis
mentee needs some advice, guidance or support.
Tutoring Relationship usually fixed length
Formal, often timetabled sessions
Coach does not need direct experience Mentor usually more experienced and qualified
Tutor knowledgeable about the subject
of the coachee's formal occupational
than 'mentee' in same profession or organisation
area and able to pass on skills and
role and does not advise.
who can pass on experience and knowledge.
knowledge.
Focus on specific development/issues
Focus on career and personal development of
Focus on learning specific skills and
identified by coachee
mentee in general
knowledge
Coach "draws out"
Mentor "puts in"
Tutor "puts in"
Source: Leeds Beckett University. In 2014/15, Leeds had 26,000 higher education students, making it 20th largest in the UK out of 165 institutions. 12
Reason to love Rotary: mentoring young leaders By Programs for Young Leaders staff, posted on August 3, 2016, ROTARY VOICES doba, Rotaractors make you feel right at home. Before an hour has passed, you’ll have 20 friend requests. That evening, over sashimi tacos, you’ll expand your palate and broaden your perspective as you hear how Rotaract clubs make positive change happen. Laugh, cry, and learn at RYLA. RYLA is a transMentor a young leader and discover yet another reason to love Rotary formative experience that takes young people out of their comfort zones to discover their leadership You’re up at 5:30 a.m. for your sunrise meeting. You potential. As a volunteer, you’ll be part of that RYLA stay long after the sun goes down to clean up after magic when you stay up until 2 a.m. to build a soda your club’s event. And, last spring, you raced daybottle and duct tape boat with ―Team Otter.‖ Don’t light across twelve time zones to join other Rotaribe surprised if you cry during the RYLA video monans at a national immunization day. Rotary motage or suggest a trust fall for your next work retreat. ments? You’ve got 20. You love everything, from polo shirts to Paul Harris Society pins, except for See the world through Youth Exchange in your this mentoring stuff. hometown. Hosting a Rotary Youth Exchange student means seeing the familiar with new eyes. For you, youth service has the awkwardness of a Boost your brainpower by finally facing those Gerschool cafeteria, the uncertainty of a drama club man case endings. You’ll forge new neural pathtrust fall, and the terror of a university quiz on Gerways as you build world peace. Where else can you man declension. It’s small wonder you’re first on the do that in three months, except through Rotary? list for the highway cleanup, with its predictable neon vests, and last to host an exchange student, Venture into the belly of the beast. Middle school. advise an Interact club, or mentor Rotaractors. By mentoring a young Interact club, you’ll guide emerging leaders through the hormonal, emotional, But now’s the time to see that Rotary’s programs for and social challenges of early adolescence. As you young leaders give you everything you love about plant trees, dance in an anti-bullying flash mob, or Rotary just with a few more emojis, pizzas, and throw a pizza party fundraiser, you’ll experience the blazers covered with pins. (That’s right — joy of Service Above Self. even more pins than Rotary.) You’ll find the camaraderie of your meeting, the energy of your service Invest in yourself, and the future of Rotary, by menproject, and the sense of purpose you experienced toring the enterprising, energizing, and exuberantly at your National Immunization Day. unpredictable next generation. Once you’re ready to do P4YL (text speak for programs for young leadLike those other activities, you’ll get back much ers) send a Snap to your district leaders. Don’t more than you give — a multi-generational group of worry — that district Rotaract representative from friends, inspiring Monday morning stories, and, Argentina will teach you how. more than likely, an enhanced social media presence on Snapchat. Find more ―Reasons to love Rotary right now‖ in the August issue of The Rotarian Hang out with 300-500 friends-you-haven’tmet. Whether you’re in Phoenix, Brisbane, or Cór13
How Rotary is providing opportunities for a brighter future By Carolyn Johnson, Vice-Chair of the Literacy Rotarian Action Group and RC Yarmouth, Maine, USA, posted on Sept 22, 2016, ROTARY VOICES
Recently, I visited a small government school outside Kampala, Uganda. The school is located on the edge of a growing community, but most of these students live in a small nearby fishing village.
And the results? Enrollment increased from 16 children three years ago to 96 children attending classes today!
Many of the children were barefoot and dressed in what they could assemble of the school uniform. The school is basic: a concrete floor, block walls and a tin roof- but clean and neat, with all the children wearing broad smiles and clearly happy to be in school with caring and supportive teachers. The first time I visited this school, it was a very different sight. Just three years ago, the school was a tiny building of three cramped classrooms – no doors and no windows. Each teacher taught two grades without books and education materials. That day, children weren’t attending classes, but a cow had made itself at home in the school: tipping over benches, knocking down the old blackboard with its horns, and doing what cows do. It was not surprising that parents didn’t enroll their children in school. It just didn’t seem worthwhile. A child sports his backpack.
Serving as role models Enter the Kajjansi Rotary Club – Rotarians living or working nearby who clearly saw an opportunity. After talking with the teachers and education officials in the area, they made plans to build three new classrooms – basic rooms to provide a classroom for each grade level. The Rotary members also understood that these children would benefit from role models to encourage regular attendance and commitment to studying. Each Rotarian mentors a student, as do local members of Rotaract. The club gave each child a backpack and some basic school supplies to help them with their studies. It wasn’t a huge monetary investment and all funds were raised locally. But this investment is clearly yielding great dividends. In return for the Rotarians’ investment, the ministry fulfilled its commitment to provide a teacher for each grade level. The school now has some text books and a few teaching supplies.
The school Rotarians helped build in Kampala.
My Rotarian colleagues recently took me to visit the school, see the progress, and meet the students. All successful business people dressed in business attire, they commented that this school reminded them of their own childhood: barefoot, walking to school, few resources, but committed teachers. One by one, and totally unplanned, each Rotarian shared their own story with the children. Their message: despite humble beginnings, the opportunity to attend school and receive an education was the key to their success.
What is Rotary? It was then my turn to talk to the students. Though education has been so important in my life, my experiences were so unlike the challenges these children face. Instead, I asked,“What is Rotary – and what do Rotarians do?” A young girl, perhaps ten years old, raised her hand and stood. ―Rotarians,‖ she said, ―are people who give us opportunities for a better future.‖ What more is there to say? Through connections with our communities, Rotary service offers opportunities for so many. What better investment of resources or better impact of Rotary service could there be than supporting education to give opportunity for a better future? Learn more about how Rotary is supporting education
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How to get more bang out of your bulletin By Evan Burrell, RC Turramurra, NSW Australia, posted on September 26, 2016, ROTARY VOICES Every single time you publish your online club bulletin or newsletter and email it to your subscribers, you should be asking yourself, ―Have I made it informative AND engaging?‖ Basically, your club bulletin could be the best piece of writing ever, but if no one reads it, what is the point? And if they do happen to read it but get absolutely no value out of it, what have you accomplished? Make sure your club bulletin works for you, and the best way to do that is to make sure you are offering your readers something of real practical value. Survey says The original and most common form of engaging your readers is a survey. You could survey your readers about any number of things including how satisfied they are with your club or with a recent event, what they would like to see as future events, or what they think should be a topic for future speaker. You can even get more informal, and ask who they think will win the next big sports championship in your area. Another way to increase reader interest is a generous use of photos, or even dropping in a video. If you use a photo, add a caption. Image and caption serve as a
visual entry point for your readers and break up the monotony of text. As they say “a picture is worth a thousand words.‖ Have you got something funny to share? Maybe you can illustrate it with a few good photos. Or point your readers to a YouTube video. Websites like YouTube make it easy to incorporate multimedia into your online bulletin or newsletter. Connect it to social media And make sure whatever you do through your bulletin is integrated with your Facebook page. Ask your bulletin readers if they have anything to share on your club’s Facebook page. This not only involves your readers, but also promotes your social media channels. Put some life into your next bulletin. Move beyond the monotony of text. Give them a reason to look forward to your next newsletter, and a reason to not only read, but be a part of the discussion. You want your subscribers to be active participants, not just passive occasional readers.
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Examples of online versions of Rotary newsletters
GYRATOR of the Rotary Club of Chicago D6450
THE OLYMPIANS RC Makati Olympia D3830
THE DOVE RC Holy Spirit D3780
Year 112 Issue N0. 28, Sept 20, 2016 Online version hosted by http://www.rotaryone.org/#
Issue No. 315 September 2016 Online version hosted by https://www.facebook.com/
Year 9 Issue No. 4 August 9, 2016 Online version hosted by https://issuu.com/ 15
MESSAGES FROM ROTARY LEADERS
RI President’s September 2016 Message In the summer of 1917, only a few months after the United States entered the first world war, Rotary held its eighth annual convention in Atlanta. Although many Rotarians at the time thought the convention should be canceled, the Board of Directors ultimately agreed with Paul Harris that it should continue as planned. In the midst of such uncertainty and fear, Harris penned, as part of his convention greeting, some of the most-quoted words in Rotary: Individual effort when well directed can accomplish much, but the greatest good must necessarily come from the combined efforts of many men. Individual effort may be turned to individual needs but combined effort should be dedicated to the service of mankind. The power of combined effort knows no limitation. Fittingly, it was at this convention that then-President Arch C. Klumph proposed a Rotary endowment fund ―for the purpose of doing good in the world.‖ The power of combined effort was joined by a new power: that of combined resources. It was a combination that has proved unstoppable and has been behind so much of Rotary’s work for the last 100 years. Today, it is difficult to imagine Rotary without its Foundation. It was the Foundation that turned Rotary from an organization of local clubs into an international force for good with the power to change the world. In this Rotary year, we are marking the centennial of our Rotary Foundation in the city where it all began: Atlanta. Our 108th Rotary International Convention promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with inspiring speakers, great entertainment, and a wide array of breakout sessions to help you move your Rotary service forward. And of course, we’ll be celebrating the Foundation’s centennial in style. Whether you’re a regular convention goer, haven’t been to one in a few years, or haven’t yet attended your first, the 2017 convention will be the one you won’t want to miss. Atlanta is a great destination in its own right, with great food, friendly people, and many local attractions to enjoy. But the real reason to come to the convention is always the convention itself, and the people, ideas, inspiration, and friendship you’ll find there. !
JOHN F. GERM President 2016-17
Foundation Chairman’s September 2016 Message A few months ago, I read a story in this magazine about a man named Carl Sanders, a member of the Rotary Club of Kenosha, Wis. Sanders had developed a successful painting business despite the fact that he could not read – a shameful secret that he struggled to keep to himself. This story surprised me a little. I tend to think of illiteracy as a problem that mainly afflicts people in poor countries, not U.S. Rotarians. But Sanders’ situation is not so uncommon. Even in a wealthy country like the United States, millions of people lack basic reading skills. Sanders’ story had a happy ending. He shared his secret with a fellow Rotarian, who steered him to a local literacy program and encouraged him as he tackled his reading lessons. Our Rotary Foundation wants to create more such happy endings, and there is no shortage of people who need them. Today, more than 750 million adults are functionally illiterate globally. In 2015-16, our Foundation awarded 146 global grants totaling $8.3 million to support basic education and literacy projects worldwide. These projects vary considerably – from providing computers and school supplies in Ghana to sponsoring an after-school homework program in the U.S. to developing a literacy and mentoring program for Roma girls in Bosnia, a project that addresses the gender imbalance that exists in many parts of the world. In my country, Rotary has been on a literacy mission for the past few years. India has a population of 1.2 billion and is about 75 percent literate. Illiteracy occurs mainly in rural India, where most people live. So Rotary in India joined hands with the government to eliminate illiteracy, especially among women, because literate women raise literate families, ensuring a better future for all. Indeed, the numbers are staggering, and when it is done, the impact could be incredible. As we observe Basic Education and Literacy Month in September, let’s think about the millions of people whose chances for success remain blocked by illiteracy. Our Foundation is helping many of them, but with Rotarian support and involvement, we can do so much more.
KALYAN BANERJEE Trustee Chair 2016-17 16