RACTOBERFEST: A NIGHT OF FELLOWSHIP AND MUSIC FOR A CAUSE

by Sasha Mitchell Castro and Julianna Mae Aparato, Rotaract Club of PUP

The Rotaract Club of Polytechnic University of the Philippines- International Service Committee has organized an event entitled RACtoberfest: A Night of Fellowship and Music for a Cause held on the 5th day of November 2022 via Zoom Cloud meeting. The aforementioned event aimed to invite all members of RAC PUP to join in a fantastic social activity and to give them a chance to become acquainted with other people and consolidate their friendship within the organization. The event has featured a wondrous night of surprises such as energetic icebreakers and pre-recorded musical presentations by other RAC PUP committees namely (Community Service, Finance Service, Professional Development, Public Image, and Foundation Service).

The focus of this event was the singing competition which also set out as a fundraising project. Each committee had representatives and competed in the said competition by flaunting their singing skills. The declared committee winner got all the money raised and donated to their preferred charity. We congratulated the Club Service Committee for winning the competition and all of the participants for showing such extraordinary talent. They have shown how passionate we are as ROTARACTORS. As I witnessed this certain event, I extremely appreciated the value of music as an exceptional approach to being of service to others who are in need. Moreover, music brings a harmonious and united relationship to all members of the organization. It was such an amazing experience getting to see everyone having fun, but this would not be possible without those who contributed to the success of the event, the working committee of the International Service. Hence, we have expressed our gratitude to the benevolent speakers who welcomed our new members of the Rotaract Club along with their letter of appreciation for our efforts to serve the good of all. Truly, this event became an unforgettable moment with these lovely participants who shared the same interest as mine.

It was indeed an exciting event for all the members of RAC PUP. This is the kind of event for remarkable camaraderie. The RACtoberfest event has finally achieved its purpose. The members of this organization have countless ways to support and lead the amelioration of society. We are not only connecting to other people’s minds but also to their hearts.