Official e-Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit
The Dove March 21, 2017
Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines
Vol. IX No. 26
In behalf of Rotary, RC Holy Spirit donates breast pump to raise human milk bank output at Philippine Children’s Medical Center On March 21, 2017, RC Holy Spirit led by President Peth Rivera turned over by way of donation a brand-new hospitalgrade breast pump to the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC). The medical device and accessories were received by PCMC Medical Director Dr Julius Lecciones, Dr Sheila Ann Masangkay and pediatrics consultants. The breast pump shall be used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and newborn wards of PCMC. The purpose is to help meet increased demand for safe donor milk for sick and premature infants, including for outborn babies (not delivered in PCMC). In the NICU, breast milk is of primary importance – being both best nutrition and primary medicine. In 2016, PCMC was beneficiary of a modern pasteurizer equipment to augment its Human Milk Bank capacity. Sponsored by RC Holy Spirit D3780, Rotary International District 3780, and Rotary International District 3710 Korea, the HMB project was funded by a Global Grant from The Rotary Foundation.
PCMC’s Dr Lecciones was recipient of the Rotary Golden Wheel Award for Excellence in Hospital Management during the awards night hosted by Rotary International District 370 and the Quezon City government last February 4, 2017. With President Peth Rivera during the turn-over event were PP Marcia Salvador, PP Marites Nepomuceno and PE Ric Salvador. The purchase of the breast pump was facilitated by Rtn Abet Sevilla from the exclusive supplier at a special rate and warranty terms.
RC Holy Spirit and RC Timog organize & conduct vocational skills training seminar in aircon system servicing for livelihood In partnership with RC Timog, RC Holy Spirit organized and conducted a vocational skills training seminar on air-conditioning system servicing on March 17, 2017 at the BF Homes QC Multipurpose Hall. Fifteen (15) participants from Barangay Holy Spirit listened to Engr Rosendo C Perez, a professional mechanical engineer, designer, consultant and lecturer, talk on the Fundamentals of the Refrigeration Cycle and its Components.
PP Louie Gomez of RC Timog, an aircon servicing contractor, offered on-the-job training to interested attendees, with potential employment to those who would meet skills standards. Present during the seminar were President Peth Rivera, PP Marcia Salvador, PE Ric Salvador and PDG Francis Rivera. Thanks for the delicious lunch, Gov Francis!
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RC Holy Spirit PE Ric Salvador completes 2017 Presidents-elect Training Seminar The Presidents-elect Training Seminar (PETS) for D3780 incoming presidents (to be called Great Presidents) was successfully held from March 11 to 12, 2017 at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay City. It was the culmination of a series of six (6) Pre-PETS sessions held to prepare the presidents-elect for the responsibility of leading their clubs come July 1. RC Holy Spirit PE Ric Salvador attended the PETS, together with 93 other PEs. It was a unique opportunity for learning and inspiration. The PEs listened to and were inspired by distinguished Rotarians on various topics: PDG Sonny Coloma D3830 (Great Difference); PDG Lito Colona D3830 (Rotary’s Brand and Public Image; PDG Ernie Choa D3810 (Membership Growth and Attracting Young Members and Female Members); PDG Sammy Pagdilao D3780 (Implementing High Impact Service Projects through Partnerships/Alliances); PDG Mel Salazar D3780 (Club Administration); RIDN Raffy Garcia D3800 (My Rotary Moment); PDG Jess Cifra (Rotary Foundation Grants); and DGN Mar Reyes D3780 (Planning for Your Year). The evening of March 11 was highlighted by the traditional HARANA (serenade) by the All Star Presidents led by District Governor Dwight Ramos and Spouse Angie. Holding white roses, the All Star Team sang “We’ll Be There” to the Presidents-elect who, led by DGE Chito Borromeo and Spouse Nona, answered with their song “Making a Difference.” ASP Peth Rivera happily offered roses to PE Ric Salvador. What followed was a night of fun and fellowship around a bonfire, complete with good food, pulsating live entertainment, and the unique Rotarian bond of friendship. Joining the fellowship were PP Marites Nepomuceno and PP Marcia Salvador. On March 12 after the workshop, the PEs donned togas and caps for their graduation. This was followed by seemingly endless photo-ops. The PETS 2017 was hosted by RC Cubao Central led by Chairman PP Pete Murao and ASP Mackoy Gerochi.
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WORLD ROTARACT WEEK March 13-19, 2017
Rotaractors of Holy Spirit Jayson Monte de Ramos and Rona Delgado Iglesia Rotaractors of celebrate WORLD ROTARACT WEEK by helping wind down activities of the 6th 100-day Milk-Feeding Program of RC Holy Spirit last March 16, 2017, and by reminding the pupils about “why and how” of Rotary’s WASH to safeguard their health.
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District Governor’s Message By Governor Dwight Hilarion M. Ramos, Rotary International District 3780
Let’s welcome RIPR Tony Heading & Spouse Dianne RI President John Germ and Spouse Judy send their congratulations to the District, as we now hold our DISCON 2017, for our service during this exciting Rotary Year. Much as RI President John would like to attend each and every District conference around the world, regretfully that’s impossible. However, he has sent a representative in his place who is very knowledgeable, informative, and inspirational.
RIPR Tony has been an agriculture teacher for 33 years, with the last 15 years as Head of Stanthorpe High School’s Agriculture Department, a nationally recognised centre of excellence in agricultural Tony Heading and Spouse Dianne education. He was RIPR shall be introduced properly during the awarded a Westfield PreDistrict Conference mier’s Teacher Excellence Award in 2004 with a funded three month study tour to the USA and Canada. He has held leadership positions in the Queensland Studies Authority, and in state and national professional agriculture teacher associations. His success with a teaching vineyard and winemaking project led to the establishment of the Queensland College of Wine Tourism in Stanthorpe.
RI President John has given much thought and consideration as to Rotarians who would make outstanding president’s representatives at each of the more than 533 district conferences this year. It is with pleasure that he invited Past District Governor Anthony Heading and Spouse Dianne to represent him and spouse Judy at our district conference this 30-Mar-2017 through 01Apr-2017 in Tagaytay City, Cavite Province, Philippines.
The RI President’s representatives can assist in numerous ways and we are encouraged to work closely with our representative to ensure a productive and successful district conference. In preparing for our DISCON 2017, we have already been in constant communication with RIPR Tony in anticipation of his key role at this event. He has also given his personal message to the Rotarians and guests attending the conference.
RIPR Tony joined Rotary in 1995 when he and Dianne moved their family to Stanthorpe, a country town located in the mountains about three hours’ drive west of Brisbane and the Gold Coast. He has held numerous directorships within the Rotary Club of Stanthorpe, was President in 2004-05, an Assistant Governor in 2008-09, and District Rotary Friendship Exchange Committee Chair for 2009-12. He led a Group Study Exchange team to North Carolina, USA in 2010. In 2013-14, he served as Governor for District 9640, a district of 100,000 sq km spanning the border of S-E Queensland and N-E New South Wales. The district currently has 52 clubs and 1250 members. He was District Trainer in 2014-15 and is currently District Foundation Grants Chair.
As aptly said by RI President John, Rotary will continue to thrive and our membership will grow because of the committed work of all of our members. Thus, I encourage everyone to take the lead in our district in securing Rotary’s future as the most vibrant and effective service organization in the world. We all play a key role in encouraging our fellow Rotarians to utilize their talents and efforts to make a difference in the lives of others by Rotary Serving Humanity.
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A history of the Rotary motto SERVICE ABOVE SELF Rotary’s official mottoes, Service Above Self and One Profits Most Who Serves Best, trace back to the early days of the organization. In 1911, He Profits Most Who Serves Best was approved as the Rotary motto at the second convention of the National Association of Rotary Clubs of America, in Portland, Oregon. It was adapted from a speech made by Rotarian Arthur Frederick Sheldon to the first convention, held in Chicago the previous year. Sheldon declared that "only the science of right conduct toward others pays. Business is the science of human services. He profits most who serves his fellows best." The Portland convention also inspired the motto Service Above Self. During a convention outing on the Columbia River, Ben Collins, president of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, talked with Seattle Rotarian J.E. Pinkham about the proper way to organize a Rotary club, offering
the principle his club had adopted: Service, Not Self. Pinkham invited Paul P. Harris, who also was on the boat trip, to join their conversation. Harris asked Collins to address the convention, and the phrase Service, Not Self was met with great enthusiasm. At the 1950 RI Convention in Detroit, slightly modified versions of the two slogans were formally approved as the official mottoes of Rotary: He Profits Most Who Serves Best, and Service Above Self. The 1989 Council on Legislation established Service Above Self as the principal motto of Rotary, because it best conveys the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service. He Profits Most Who Serves Best was modified by the 2004 Council to They Profit Most Who Serve Best and by the 2010 Council to its current wording, One Profits Most Who Serves Best.
Interactors and Rotaractors of Holy Spirit internalize the mindset of SERVICE ABOVE SELF as they join Rotarians in serving less fortunate members of the community.
ROTARY FAMILY IN ACTION. Interactor Ace Villocero (serving as head restraint for patient), Rotaractor Rowell Delacruz (shown lighting up the workplace), and Rotarian Dr. Marlene Martinez of RC Holy Spirit D3780 are inextricably bound by passion for service. 6
The top 10 grammar mistakes people make, according to Microsoft By Shana Lebowitz, Business Insider March 15, 2017
SERVICE ABOVE SELF 3. Missing a comma after an introductory phrase Example: First of all we must make sure that the power is off. Correct: First of all, we must make sure that the power is off.
The Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The Four-Way Test OF THE THINGS we think, say or do 1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Sometimes it's laziness or impatience; sometimes they're genuinely confused. Using data from millions of its subscribers, Microsoft recently rounded up a list of the top 10 grammar mistakes in the English language. The data comes from people who use Microsoft Word and/or Outlook, both of which come with a tool called Editor. Editor highlights spelling and grammar errors and makes suggestions to help improve your writing. Below, we've listed the 10 most common grammar errors, along with examples, according to Microsoft. There's a good chance you've made at least one. 1. Leaving too many white spaces between words Example: To the left. Correct: To the left. 2. Missing a comma Example: If the weather remains the same we'll leave early. Correct: If the weather remains the same, we'll leave early.
4. Missing a hyphen Example: My 3 year old son Correct: My 3-year-old son 5. Incorrect subject-verb agreement Example: The cats eats. Correct: The cats eat. 6. Incorrect capitalization Example: It's cold, But we are going out. Correct: It's cold, but we are going out. 7. Mixing up possessive and plural forms Example: My sisters car is old. Correct: My sister's car is old. 8. Incorrect agreement with noun phrases Example: I would like to buy this apples. Correct: I would like to buy these apples. 9. Commonly confused words Example: After all that running, I am out of breathe. Correct: After all that running, I am out of breath. Read Microsoft's list of most commonly confused words. 10. Incorrect verb form after auxiliary Example: They had ate when we arrived. Correct: They had eaten when we arrived.
3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
ROTARY WORLD AT A GLANCE
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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
Data as of 30 November 2016
Rotarians worldwide: 1,227,217 as of 30 November 2016 ROTARY
ROTARACT
INTERACT
RCCs
Members
Members
Members
Members
1,227,217
226,389
483,230
210,500
Clubs
Clubs
Clubs
Corps
35,263
9,843
21,010
9,154
Source: THE ROTARIAN March 2017 published by Rotary International
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SELECTED ONLINE PUBLICATIONS FOR WELL-CONNECTED ROTARIANS Click “links” to view contents
District 3780 GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY LETTER
The Rotarian March 2017
March 2017
ROTARY LEADER March 2017
THE DOVE of RC Holy Spirit D3780 Issue 25 of Year 9 March 14, 2017 8