October 5, 2016 has been set by the United Nations as WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY.
Official e-Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit
The Dove September 25, 2016
Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines
Vol. IX No. 09
Holy Spirit is among 23 Rotary clubs in District 3780 given early recognition for having subscribed to and paid for Rotary magazine subscription as mandated by RI for all Rotarians
ASP Peth Rivera receives the certificate of recognition for compliance from DG Dwight Ramos as DGR-PRM Ric Salvador, PDG Danny Espinosa and District Secretary Poch Jaymalin flank them during the monthly meeting of All Star Presidents and District Team last September 24, 2016. Full compliance= subscribed and paid HISTORY. The first issue of The National Rotarian (now The Rotarian) was published in January 1911. Paul Harris articulated its primary purpose: To provide a means for the exchange of ideas between Rotarians throughout the world.
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RC Holy Spirit launches 6th annual milk-feeding and nutrition program to save children from malnutrition On September 19, 2016, RCHS rolled out the 6th Annual 100-day Milk Feeding and Nutrition Program to improve the nutritional status and safeguard the health of fifty (50) malnourished Grade I pupils of Dona Juana Elementary School in Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City. The concerned pupils had been de-wormed just after the start of the school year. Height and weight measurements have been taken and body-mass indices determined. At program start-up, the feeding faculty has determined the nutritional status of the 50 participating pupils, as follows: 23 of the children are “Wasted” while 27 others are “Severely Wasted.” During the launch, the children were given hotdog and marshmallow to go with their chocolate-flavored fresh carabao’s milk, after which they were each given a teaspoon of multivitamins.
This year’s milk feeding program received the much -needed initial financial support from Mr Park’s Bread and Cakes, Quezon City Realty Board (QCRB), Honorary Member PDG Robert Kuan, and PP Morris Agoncillo of RC Loyola Heights. Present during the launching were IPP Angel Castro (this year’s Feeding Program Director), ASP Peth Rivera, PP Marites Nepomuceno, PP Marcia Salvador, PP Beth Sy. Chair Ric Salvador, Rtn Jerry Sy, Rtn Dr Jovina Andres, and Rtn Dr Aleli Rivera. We thank Teacher Lorna Corre, Feeding Coordinator, Teachers Jaide Negrillo and Florence Corsino, and the volunteer parents for earnestly supporting this program.
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End-of-month activity with care-seekers to assess progress in school Last September 25, 2016, the children under Careseekers Program and street-children under the care of the Salamat sa Biyaya Foundation were treated to healthy lunch while their attendance sheets in school were checked.
ing activity, while IPP Angel Castro engaged the children in fun games and sports activity. The endof-month assessment is held to check whether the care-seekers and street-children who had been encouraged to go back to school were indeed going to school.
ASP Peth Rivera led some volunteers in the feed-
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Fun and fellowship with mooncake festival celebration
September 20, 2016 was no ordinary fellowshipmeeting for Holy Spirit. Partly to celebrate the traditional Mooncake Festival (also known as the MidAutumn Festival) and the previous day’s successful launching of the 6th annual Milk Feeding and Nutrition Program, RCHS came together at the GUDO, a newlyopened Italian restaurant along Holy Spirit Drive. After dinner of pasta, pizza, steak and peri-peri chicken, the centuries-old game popularly known as “Mooncake Dice Game” was played with everyone enjoying the excitement and laughter. Prizes were given that included mooncakes, hopia, chocolates and other goodies. Indeed, it was a night of fun-filled bonding for RCHS members. RC Holy Spirit is on . .
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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 lead-
ers, including 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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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.
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WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY October 5, 2016 As we commemorate WORLD TEACHERS’DAY, let us pay tribute to our teachers, professors, instructors, coaches, role models and trainers who unleashed our potentials, honed our craft, supported our aspirations, and made us discover the meaning of our lives. The Rotary Club of Holy Spirit salutes all teachers in the world, those in our adopted schools in Barangay Holy Spirit QC – the Dona Juana Elementary School and the Holy Spirit National High School – and the dedicated teachers of the Special Education (SPED) Center of Dona Juana Elementary School. In the souvenir photo shown below are the SPED Teachers referred to as Voltes V by the school principal for their demonstrated commitment and energy: Mary Ann Dator, Elsiemar Arnaiz, SPED Center in-charge Gloria Tatad, Rhoda Padya-os and Dorothy Tolete. PP Marcia Salvador proudly posed with them. As a result of the valiant efforts and expertise of these teachers,, 16 of the total of nearly 100 SPED pupils last school year 2015-16 have been transferred to the regular mainstream curricula of Dona Juana Elementary School. Congratulations ! The world’s noblest profession: TEACHING.
Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status This year’s theme, “Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status”, embodies the fundamental principles of the fifty-year-old Recommendation, (1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers) while shining a light
on the need to support teachers as reflected in the agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A specific education goal, SDG4, pledges to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. 7
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: Advocate. Download the World Polio Day tool kit and join our worldwide network of End Polio Now advocates. Amplify. Show your support for the final push to end polio with our social media graphics. Connect. Host a community gathering to get everyone involved and tell us how you’re taking action— register your event. Give. Support volunteers and Rotary staff from around the world cycling up to 104 miles in El Tour de Tucson to raise funds for polio eradication.
RC Holy Spirit and Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit, then newly organized, participated in the supplemental polio immunization drive in Quezon City. Click on photo to view the District 3780 campaign on 22 February 2011 during the Global Year in Rotary.
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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 9
SELECTED ONLINE PUBLICATIONS FOR WELL-CONNECTED ROTARIANS Click “links” to view contents
The Rotarian September 2016 District 3780 GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY LETTER September 2016
ROTARY LEADER September 2016
THE DOVE of RC Holy Spirit D3780 Issue No. 8 of Year 9 September 20, 2016
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Principles that Guide Rotary
SERVICE ABOVE SELF The Object of Rotary
The Four-Way Test
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
Of the things we think, say or do
FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace
through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Rotarian Code of Conduct As a Rotarian, I will 1) Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life 2) Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect 3) Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world 4) Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians
1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Rotarian’s Pledge I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the TRUTH. I am a Rotarian I will always strive to be FAIR in all of my dealings with my fellowmen. I am a Rotarian I will always endeavor to build GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING in my community, among my countrymen and people of all nations. I am a Rotarian I will always seek to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people in the spirit of ROTARY SERVICE. I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the Rotary International Motto, SERVICE ABOVE SELF.
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About THE DOVE THE DOVE is the official newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, Rotary International District 3780. The digital publication features “hyperlinks or web-links” which make it a true electronic newsletter/e-bulletin. Distribution: THE DOVE is published in 3 versions: printed, digital PDF, and online. PDF version sent by email to nearly 1,000 addressees, Rotarians and non-Rotarians in the club, in the district, in Philippine Rotary and outside including RI. Posted on social media networks and groups Printed copies for meetings First issue of THE DOVE: 4 June 2009 (Vol I, No. 1) Editorial team: Marcia Salvador - Editor Ric Salvador - Asst Editor Contributors Address: Don Antonio Clubhouse, Holy Spirit Drive, Quezon City PH
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