Official e-Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit
The Dove July 11, 2018
Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines
Vol. XI No. 1
For the 7th year, the new Rotary year is ushered in by Rotarians and Rotaractors of Holy Spirit with SPED pupils, their teachers and parents The Rotary New Year was meaningfully celebrated by RC Holy Spirit on July 6, 2018 with the one hundred three (103) kids of the SPED Center at Dona Juana Elementary School (DJES), their teachers and parents. School principal Dr Alarico Ramos welcomed members of RC Holy Spirit and conveyed his thanks for the club’s support to the school, particularly the
Gloria Tatad, out of 103 special children, 66 are in self-contained SPED classes, while 37 pupils are mainstreamed in regular classes at DJES. These 37 pupils were promoted to regular classes because they are able to academically and behaviorally perform the work in regular classes.
SPED Department. The SPED children and their teachers prepared a program where the students from different classes (Intellectual Disability, Hearing Impairment, Autism, Learning Disability) showed their talents in dancing. They were then treated to fun parlor games with the help of Rotaractors who were more than glad to serve as kuyas and ates. Exhausted but happy after the games, the kids devoured spaghetti & chicken and juice brought by RCHS. In his message, President JR Delgra reiterated the club’s commitment to support the SPED Center’s activities, as well as certain projects of DJES. Also present to cheer up the SPED kids and teachers were PP Linda Palattao, PP Peth Rivera, PP Marcia Salvador, Rtn Jerry Sy and Rtn Angeli Rivera. According to Master Teacher In-Charge Ma’am
The DJES SPED Center is on its 12th year since they started with just 27 special kids.
Holy Spirit, Red Cross and partners conduct life-saving bloodletting activity In line with the week-long celebration of Gov Mar’s birthday through a bloodletting drive, RC Holy Spirit led by Inspiring President JR Delgra organized a bloodletting activity on July 4, 2018 at the Quezon City Hall lobby, in partnership with the Quezon City Red Cross led by Chapter Administrator Amparo Perez. A total of 90 blood donors came to donate; however, only 60 were found eligible after screening procedures. These volunteers came from various stations of the Quezon City Police Department, from Barangay Payatas and nearby areas. Governor Mar Reyes, accompanied by Spouse Chit, graced the occasion, as did Bloodletting Chair Rey Rimonde who came with Spouse Ava. Also joining the activity either as sponsor or as donor were IPs Debbie Guo of North Edsa, Cris Ragudo, of Pasong Tamo Banlat, Vangie Tantoco of Uptown Novaliches, Nash Tayuan of Camp Karingal, Rose Gonzales of Diliman Central, and Natalie Gonzales of Cubao South. During a short program, IP JR Delgra handed over to QCRC Chapter Administrator Ampy Perez a check for P100,000.00 as donation of RC Holy Spirit to the programs of Red Cross
QC Chapter. The donation came from IP JR’s family and friends. A first-aid training featuring Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was discussed and demonstrated by Red Cross specialists. Gov Mar tried his hand on doing the heart massage routine. Present during the July 4 activity were PP Linda Palattao, PP Marcia Salvador, Rtn Jerry Sy and PP Angel Castro who also donated blood. On hand to assist were a team of Holy Spirit Rotaractors. Earlier, on June 16, 2018, a bloodletting drive was also conducted by RCHS led by IP JR in cooperation with Quezon City Red Cross, and with the assistance of Rotaractors led by TGP Lovely Rose Paalisbo at SM City Novaliches. A total of 69 blood bags were collected. The Rotaractors helped convince and recruit mall goers to donate blood. As QCRC Chapter Administrator Ampy Perez said, RCHS is the first club in D3780 to have successfully met Gov Mar’s challenge to have 100 units in blood donated to Red Cross. Gov Mar has conveyed his congratulations to IP JR and RC Holy Spirit.
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Holy Spirit receives Inspiring District Governor Mar Reyes and his team for the official Governor‟s Visit timed with the club‟s 13th Charter Anniversary In keeping with customary practice, the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit scheduled the visit of incoming District Governor Mar Reyes and his team on June 29, 2018, its 13th charter anniversary, at BF Homes Quezon City. The Governor’s Visit started with a one-on-one meeting between Governor Mar and Inspiring President JR Delgra. This was followed by the Club Assembly which was chaired by PP Ped Condeno and featured the presentation by the committee chairs of the club’s targets, plans and programs for RY 2018-2019. Accompanying Gov Mar during his first official visit to a D3780 club for RY 2018-19 were DS Boone Ongchoco, DCOS Jesse Tanchanco, SDDS Ed Ferrols, DDCOS Andy Almendral, District Membership Committee Chair Ed Ayento, Annual Giving Chair Paul Galalng, DDICO Nikko Cayaga, and District Marshalls Monching Romualdo and Eddie Tan-Mo.
Presenting the club’s targets, plans and programs were: Club Administration – PP Beth Sy; Membership – PP Angel Castro; The Rotary Foundation – TGP Ric Salvador; Service Projects – PP Marcia Salvador; Vocational Service – ASP Peth Rivera; International Service – TGP Ric Salvador; Youth Service – Marcia Salvador. Presenting the plans & programs of the youth were Interact Inspiring President Alea Mae Reytiran and Rotaract Inspiring President Ma Resha Avelino. Overall, it was a very successful Governor’s Visit, in the words of Gov Mar who said he was inspired by the first Governor’s Visit of his term which gladly constituted a great start. He lauded RC Holy Spirit for the good preparation and excellent presentation, and gave the GV an “A” rating.
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The 13th charter anniversary of Holy Spirit featured club recognition & awards; induction of new members, officers of RC Holy Spirit and presidents of the Rotaract and Interact clubs of Holy Spirit; and handover of leadership June 29, 2018 was a most auspicious day for RC Holy Spirit. Coming from a very successful Governor’s Visit, RCHS members led by IP JR Delgra showed Governor Mar Reyes and the district team to an adjacent venue for the club’s 13 th charter anniversary celebration. CP Nides Respicio welcomed all the guests and related how the club’s difficult beginnings, i.e., near extinction, were overcome with the invaluable help of well-meaning Rotarians from RC Loyola Heights and PDG Danny Fausto. Before his valedictory address, TGP Ric Salvador handed certificates of Club Recognition and Dove Awards to members and service partners. The Interact Club of Holy Spirit National High School and Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit were bestowed citations for meritorious service in helping make a difference during the Rotary year. He also gave leadership and service awards to Interactor TGP Shane Macabodbod, Rotaractor TGP Lovelly Rose Paalisbo and Rotaractor PP Chie Bullo. A Distinguished Service Award certificate was also given to Interact Faculty Adviser Maam Beth Auxillo. The following RCHS Rotarians were recognized as Rookie Rotarians of the Year: Martin Marinas, Isabelito Sicat, Paulina Sicat and John Lerrie Torre. Cited for distinctive service to the club were: Rtn Jovy Andres, PP Ammie Bagain, PP Angel Castro, PP Ped Condeno, PP Eui Bong Jung, PP Chinchin Jurado, Rtn David Kim, CP Nides Respicio, Rtn Abet Sevilla, Rtn Ed Valbuena, Rtn Kent Valderrama, Rtn Estrella Valmocina, Rtn Carol Vargas and Rtn Percy Zabala. Honored as The Outstanding Rotarians of the Year (TORY) were: IP JR Delgra, PP Marites Nepomuceno, PP Linda Palattao, PP Peth Rivera, PP Marcia Salvador, PP Beth Sy, Rtn Jerry Sy. To symbolize the hand-over of the club’s leadership, TGP Ric turned over the Rotary Bell and Gavel to IP JR Delgra. This
was followed by the presentation of new members Dr Dominador Baldonado, Dr Alicia Baldonado, Martin Martinas and Alvin Giray who were “charged” by PDG Francis Rivera before being inducted by Gov Mar. The incoming RCHS officers led by IP JR, together with Interactor IP Alea Mae Reytiran and Rotaractor IP Ma Resha Avelino, were inducted into office by Gov Mar. Prior to IP JR’s inaugural address, Gov Mar presented the following Paul Harris Fellows for RY 2018-2019: IP JR, PP Linda Palattao, PP Marites Nepomuceno, PP Angel Castro, CP Nides Respicio, PP Peth Rivera. Rtn Percy Zabala, and PP Ped Condeno. The following RCHS members who will serve the District during RY 2018-19 are: PP Linda Palattao, PP Marites Nepomuceno, PP Angel Castro, PP Marcia Salvador, PP Peth Rivera and IPP Ric Salvador. Gov Mar proudly recognized IP JR as the first Paul Harris Fellow of D3780 for RY 2018-2019 with the full payment of his pledge made during the PETS. In his message, Gov Mar complimented RCHS for being strong and vibrant and for having completed a successful GV and outstanding charter anniversary celebration. He exhorted everyone to work towards achieving the New Rotary Vision – “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.” Also present during RCHS’s 13th charter anniversary celebration were PDG Dulce Coyukiat as well as Inspiring Presidents Jon Peter Ferrer of RC Loyola Heights, Cris Ragudo of Pasong Tamo Banlat, Mae Lacaden of Neopolitan Fairview, Nancy Jordan of Broadway, Nikka Pajarillo of Cubao Central, Jenny Velasco of Kamuning East, Nilo Hernandez of Greater Anonas, Debbie Guo of North Edsa, Lew Leveriza of Balintawak, Lea Dela Cruz of Talipapa and Nathalie Gonzales of Cubao South.
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More pictures of the recognition, induction and handover ceremonies June 29, 2018
PP Linda Palattao receives recognition as The Outstanding Rotarian of the Year (TORY) from TGP Ric Salvador
Gov Mar inducts four new members, including Rotaractor Alvin C. Giray as active Rotarian.
Club leaders display their appointments to district positions
Gov Pastor Mar Reyes shares his greetings and message with RC Holy Spirit and leaders of the club. Turn-over of club leadership from TGP Ric Salvador to IP Fernando Delgra Jr.
Rotaractors and Rotarians have playful fun
TGP Ric pose with IP Resha Avelino of Rotaract (standing) and with Interact Faculty Adviser M’Beth Auxillo, TGP Shane Macabodbod and IP Alea Mae Reytiran of Interact Club of Holy Spirit National High School
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DIFFERENCES MADE BY HOLY SPIRIT Hopefully Irreversible Valedictory Address of TGP Ricardo “Ric” P. Salvador during the Club Recognition, Induction and Handover Rites
Good evening, my fellow Rotarians, friends, ladies & gentlemen. Will you please join me in another round of applause to recognize the honourees and awardees who have helped Rotary, and the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the community during the Great Rotary Year that we are now winding down. Thank you. There other important parties, most of them not here, who have supported us MAKE A DIFFERENCE: our partner organizations including the SM FOUNDATION, Don Antonio Heights Homeowners, Barangay Holy Spirit, our 2 partner schools, Offices of QC Goverrnment, St Benedict Pastoral Council, Salamat sa Biyaya Foundation, Buklod ng Panginoon Foundation, and individual donors within and outside Rotary. We also salute them and express our sincere appreciation. For our club which is now celebrating its 13th year in service, it has been another fruitful year of service.
The Great Rotary Year has been characterized by a number of remarkable achievements. We’ve started to make membership in Rotary MORE FAMILY-FRIENDLY, with requirements that are easier to comply with, less expensive.
Alvin will soon be inducted as “active” Rotarian of Holy Spirit. Let me just walk you through briefly some of our accomplishments in community service.
All seven “Flagship Programs” of the club have been launched and completed their voyage for the year.
6th year program with SPED Center
7th year 100-days milk feeding & nutrition program to save 50 severely malnourished Grade 1 pupils from the fatal effects of malnutrition. This year, they have experienced an average weight gain of 5 lbs as a result of the project.
7th year forum on HIV/AIDS and Drug-abuse Prevention to achieve ZERO incidence among attendees;
10th year large scale diagnostic/medical/dental check-up and treatment of 800 patients, in partnership with SM Foundation and volunteer healthcare practitioners;
10th anti-rabies campaign to save humans from the fatal effects of rabies from animal bites;
Annual tree-planting to help preserve supply of drinking water; and 3rd year vocational briefings and career orientation.
First, we’ve reduced Rotary activities on Sundays, rightfully reserved for family, church, personal commitments.
Then, with Inspiring President Jr Delgra serving as Club Admin chair, we’ve started to adopt “Flexibility Options” now allowed by Rotary International. Two club meetings a month, from 4 in the old practice. We also re-defined attendance measures: physical presence, online, service equivalence, post-meeting updates.
Most of these are “programs” which required component projects or activities scheduled through a year. For example, the Program with the SPED Center started with celebration of new Rotary Year in the first week of July, followed by several other projects/ activities such as disability prevention week, training of SPED pupils in “transition skills.” Christmas program, recognition and moving up events.
In May 2016, just before the Great Year began, we admitted a Rotaractor, Alvin Giray, as “Associate Member” of the Rotary club on a concurrent basis. We expect that
The effort of the club in the SPED program has been to inspire the pupils, their parents and most specially their teachers to strive for excellence and improvement. This year, as in the past several years, 15 to 20 of the 100 SPED pupils are moved to the regular curricula of Dona Juana Elementary School.
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Apart from the club’s flagship programs, a number of members are pursuing personal advocacy programs with assist from other Rotarians. These include the following programs:
Program for street children or care-seekers principally sponsored by PP Angel Castro and Salamat sa Biyaya Foundation; 13th year Program sponsored by PP Linda Palattao for families residing around the Payatas garbage handling area. Program features Weekly learning, literacy and feeding for 50 children, bags & school supplies giving, Christmas program for 100 families, livelihood skills training for mothers and adults;
Dental mission for 50 or more patients at the sub-parish; and
Scholarships and schooling assistance for needy Rotaractors and youth in the community.
Some of the significant episodes in service that occurred in our midst:
We are elated to report the very significant development in the advocacy project of PP Linda Palattao at Payatas. The mothers of the kids have now assumed responsibility for teaching & guiding the kids, tasks performed before by visiting students and at times by Rotaractors. Indeed, Rotary has made a difference!
We are also very proud that the Interactors of Holy Spirit National High School have started to re-define gift-giving, a favourite of many clubs because giving is very easy to do, and re-do, and re-do for the same beneficiaries as the recipients become increasingly dependent on dole -outs.
Our creative Interactors have made gift-giving “purposive,” inexpensive yet will have profound impact on the beneficiaries. The Interactors decided to educate poor kids of personal hygiene practices to avoid disease. So before distributing gift packs containing soap and hand towel, they first demonstrated proper hand-washing technique and asked some of the kids to do it.
As a consequence of our initiatives, our club RC Holy Spirit has been recognized as being among the 10 Great Clubs in the District of 100 clubs in 2017-18. The 6th from the top. The bigger picture of our major achievements as a club since 2005
Holy Spirit has joined the small circle of elite clubs in the Philippines entrusted with Global Grants to support large service projects. Since 2013-14, we have sponsored and served as local primary host club of one GG funded lifesaving project for the Philippine Children’s Medical Center, and served as co-host club for two other GG funded projects.
Holy Spirit is one of 200 Rotary clubs in the world, and the only one in District 3780, which participated in the 6-year RI research project on Associate Membership. Then RI Director Guiller Tumangan notes, “Your participation as a pilot club for Associate Membership is a significant milestone not only for your club and District 3780 but also for the country and Zones 7 and 8.”
The now iconic THE DOVE, newsletter of Holy Spirit, has re-invented the way the old, paradigm-shackled club bulletin is designed, written and distributed. THE DOVE, a modern day Rotary newsletter, is easy to create, is readerfriendly, is web-linked, and saves trees as it eliminates the need for trash bins. It’s a consistent winner in “Best Club Bulletin” award.
Those are some of the DIFFERENCES THAT WE HAVE MADE for the benefit of the parties that we serve. We wish that the differences stay irreversible.
Let us celebrate the start of the new Rotary Year, and welcome our incoming, inspiring team of leaders. Thank you very much for your cooperation and support. TGP Ric Salvador President 2017-18 7
Of 100 clubs, Holy Spirit is recognized as among the top 6 Great Clubs in District 3780 during 2018 District Awards Night DISTRICT AWARDS Best Rotary Club in Livelihood Program Best Rotary Club in Career Development Program Best Rotary Club in Rotaract Program Best Interact Club Best Club in Print The District 3780 Great Clubs Best Club in TV/Radio Best Rotary Club in Social RC Loyola Heights
Nominations (Club) Most Outstanding Club in Membership Development Best Rotary Club in Orientation & Education Program Best Rotary Club in Diverse Membership Best Rotary Club in Disease Prev & Treatment Best Rotary Club in Water & Sanitation Best Rotary Club in Basic Education & Literacy Best Rotary Club in Economic & Community Dev
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Recognition & Awards Received by RC Holy Spirit
Club Awards Received
RC RC RC RC
Cubao QC Midtown QC Diliman QC Crame
RC Holy Spirit RC New Manila East RC Timog RC St Ignatius RC Kamuning Central
Best Rotary Club in Club Bulletin Best Rotary Club in Maternal & Child Health Best Rotary Community Corps Best Rotary Rotaract Club Best Rotary Club in Interact Program
Major Club Awards Received The District 3780 Great Clubs Second Team Great Clubs Most Outstanding Club in Youth Service
RC RC RC RC RC
Murphy Acropolis Neopolitan Fairview SFDM Sto. Domingo
Major Individual Awards Received The District 3780 Great Presidents Second Team - Ric Salvador DISTRICT GOVERNOR‟S CITATIONS & AWARDS District Governor‟s Citation for RC Holy Spirit District Governor’s Recognition for Signature Projects I Milk Feeding & Nutrition Program
Large-scale Diagnostic, Med Mission
Tree Planting Activity
Support for Dona Juana SPED
Payatas Medical Mission
Christmas Gift Giving
Anti-Rabies Campaign
Blood Letting Activity
Dental Mission at Sacred Heart
District Governor’s Recognition for Signature Projects II Forum on Drug-abuse & IV-AIDS Prev
Practice Dental Medicine
Support for Interact
Christmas Program with SPED
Match Club Relation
Support for Rotaract
Practice of Oriental Medicine
Scholarship Program
Individual Awards Governor’s Exemplary Leadership Award Marites Nepomuceno - Regional Coordinator - R5 Marites Nepomuceno - Rotaract Chair Marcia Salvador - Interact Chair
Governor’s Distinguished Leadership Award Assistant Governor Marcia Salvador Assistant Governor Angel Castro
Leadership Excellence Award - TGP Ricardo Salvador
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Inspiring President Fernando Delgra Jr Inaugural Address Inaugural Address by Inspiring President Fernando Delgra Jr during the Club Recognition, Induction and Handover Rites June 29, 2018
I am honored and privileged to become the 13th President of our Club. Looking back over 12 years that the Club has existed, we can be very proud of its accomplishments and achievements, through significant service projects from the beginning up to the present. To all our outgoing officers, championed by our TGP President, Ric Salvador - on behalf of the members and friends of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, we would like to thank you for your sacrifices and contributions not only as the Great President but all through the past years that you’ve been serving as an active Rotarian, both in our club and of the District. With a tough act to follow, I am truly humbled, that I am given this privilege to serve as this year’s president of the RC Holy Spirit. I am also humbled to share this opportunity with my fellow Rotarians, as we commit to continue serving our communities through significant service projects and other humanitarian undertakings. As the new RI vision statement says: “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves”. I wish to call on every member of this Club, to put into action the new RI vision statement and look at every opportunity, as an opportunity to serve to make a lasting positive change in world. This year’s theme, “Be the Inspiration”, will act as our constant reminder that with our collective efforts and humble resources, To-
gether, we can inspire humanity!
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After their induction into office, leaders of RC Holy Spirit, Rotaract IP Resha Avelino and Interact IP Alea Mae Reytiran pose with Gov Mar and District officers last June 29, 2018.
Leaders of RC Holy Spirit pose for souvenir picture during the District Induction and Handover Night last July 8, 2018. RC Holy Spirit is on . .
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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
Meet polio eradicator Marie-Irène Richmond-Ahoua Rotarian Marie-Irène Richmond-Ahoua has been volunteering for polio eradication in Côte d’Ivoire since the earliest days of the global initiative to end the disease. In this Q&A, she discusses how she first got involved in the cause and why she remains a dedicated polio eradicator.
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the Rotary International Motto, SERVICE ABOVE SELF.
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ROTARY WORLD AT A GLANCE Data as of 30 November 2017
ROTARY
ROTARACT
INTERACT
RCCs
Members
Members
Members
Members
1,230,399
240,757
512,417
223,260
Clubs
Clubs
Clubs
Corps
35,784
10,859
22,270
9,707
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
Source: THE ROTARIAN February 2018 published by Rotary International
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Doing good in Vietnam By Shahul Hameed, Rotary Club of Singapore (District 3310) Posted on Rotary Voices June 21, 2018
close to the Laos border, in the A Luoi District, Thua Thien Hue Province, one of the most affected areas during the Vietnam War. Through the assistance of a Rotary Foundation global grant, a project provided a water supply system and environmental sanitation benefitting 1,252 people in 316 households.
For some of us, it might be hard to imagine life without clean water. We may have suffered the inconveniences of temporary water cuts due to breakdowns or repairs in the water network. And we may have felt frustration after working out at the fitness center if the shower was broken. But those are just minor inconveniences compared to what people in the Huong Nguyen commune live with. Until recently. It takes a drive over many miles through tortuous and bumpy roads to reach Huong Nguyen commune. It is located in a very mountainous region,
The project also enabled construction of 50 hygienic latrines. These play an essential role in keeping waste away from living spaces, which means less disease and better health for all the affected people. It is expected that all these measures will have an important impact in the health of the inhabitants of the commune. But they are also expected to have other impacts. It will no longer be necessary to travel long distances to bring clean water home, saving time for the inhabitants of the commune, time that might be spent in other profitable tasks, increasing the economic prospects of the whole area.
It is difficult to describe the atmosphere in the training sessions where those living in the commune learn about the new facilities and are taught hygiene. The smiles on the faces of the attendees and the laughter of the boys and girls says much about the joy and happiness that Rotary has brought to this poor commune almost lost in the mountains of Vietnam.
Visiting Rotarians teach the children safe hygiene habits.
View of scenes in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Vietnam. Sept 2016 by TGP Ric Salvador then GML editor-in-chief Vietnam
Philippines
POP 91.7 M 2015
POP 100.9 M 2015
GDP (Nominal) $ 214.7 B GDP (Nominal) $ 310.3 B Per capita $ 2,321
Per capita $ 3,073
Thailand POP 67.9 M GDP (Nominal) $ 409.7 B Per capita $ 5,938
Young Vietnamese executives participate in learning session to sharpen their management skills to lead the growth of the 80-outlet Jollibee network in an intensely competitive market. ROTARY IN VIETNAM. There has been no Rotary club in Vietnam since 1975, PDG Danny Low of Australia said, when the seven Clubs then operating in the country were shut down and their charters were cancelled by Rotary International. PDG Danny has been appointed special RI Representative in Vietnam. The absence of clubs notwithSource: D3780 Governor’s Monthly Letter, December 2016
standing, real Rotary presence is felt by those in need. There have been donations from Rotary clubs in Australia, in the USA and in other countries to organizations working with hospitals, orphanages and NGOs to reach needy people. 12
Riding in a “jeepney” provides rich opportunity to be recognized as a hero by co-riders.
Five Surprising Things You Can Learn when Riding a Jeepney Martin Aguilar,Carmud
Most of us have probably ridden a jeepney. For some, jeepneys are the mode of transportation to get to and from their workplace or school. In my case, jeepneys are one of my means of transport when I was in college – it’s quite hard to budget my allowance if I regularly drove to and from school. Practicality over porma is my mantra. With that in mind, I found out that you can learn useful things when you ride a jeepney – yes, I myself was surprised to decipher this (it’s as if I was able to channel my inner Gandhi). Here are five things you can learn when riding a jeepney.
might miss your stop. It’s not a nice feeling when you wake up surprised and seem to be lost–for sure other passengers will know that you’ve missed your stop. Wow, dyahe. To avoid this, keep in mind to never let your guard down.
2. If there’s there’s a way
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5. Hold on, you’ll will, make it
This is easier said than done. More often than not, you’ll be amazed at how barkers manage to squeeze-in an extra passenger inside the jeepney. This made me believed that if there’s a will, there’s certainly a way–there’s always room for one more passenger in jeepneys.
1. Honesty is the best 3. Sharing is caring policy In every jeepney, you should always be honest by paying the right amount of fare. Don’t pretend to be a student or a senior citizen just to avail a discount. You should also be truthful when you’re passing or handing down the fare of your fellow passengers. More importantly, approach and talk to the jeepney driver in case you don’t have enough money to pay for the fare – there’s good karma and for sure, some drivers can understand your situation. If they don’t, the best thing to do is to exit the vehicle – better luck next time.
In some instance, you’ll encounter a fellow passenger that’s one or two pesos short to the specified fare. Share some of your loose coins if possible to the troubled passenger–for sure this will brighten up his/her day. In addition, why not treat the exiting passenger (the one mentioned in item number one) to his/her jeepney fare?
4. Never let your guard down
Yes, it’s already given that riding a jeepney involves a bit of danger caused by snatchers. However, the one I’m pertaining to this item is that you should never fall asleep inside the jeepney because you
Though deemed as unsafe and prohibited by law, there’s a good chance that you’ve held on to the jeepney’s bar at the rear (sabit in short) just to get home on time. Watching passengers do this made me realize that you should hold on no matter what because you’ll eventually make it. Riding a jeepney is one of the means of transportation of most Filipinos. However, we all know that jeepneys that we got used to is nearing its final curtain call as the government is determined to push for its PUV modernization program. There’s nothing wrong about the said program, in fact it sounds nice because it doesn’t just make jeepneys safer but makes them more environmentfriendly as well. The only issue that some groups are concerned is that the said program could take away the main source of income of some Filipino jeepney drivers. Nevertheless, let’s hope that the government can find the best solution to address the transition of stainless steel jeepneys to modern public transport vehicles.
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A history of the Rotary motto SERVICE ABOVE SELF Rotary News 9 December 2013 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.
History of Rotary 101
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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. Posted on social media networks and groups Printed copies for reports First issue of THE DOVE: 4 June 2009 (Vol I, No. 1) Editorial team: Marcia Salvador - Editor and Club Information & Communication Officer (CICO) Ric Salvador - Asst Editor Contributors Address: Don Antonio Clubhouse, Holy Spirit Drive, Quezon City PH
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DO SOMETHING TODAY THAT YOUR FUTURE SELF WILL THANK YOU FOR. Cited by Ms Rebecca Lee in her talk with youth leaders during the INTERACT LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY, December 2, 2017
In response to the appeal of RI District 3780 Gov Chito Borromeo for support to the GREAT WALK to End Polio public image drive, a priority initiative of Rotary, 50 Rotaractors and Interactors of Holy Spirit joined governors, TGPs, Rotarians and other volunteers in the event last May 6, 2018. 16