ROTARY CLUB OF SAN PEDRO SOUTH RI District 3820 Club Number 31517 Chartered April 23, 1996 Regular Meeting every Friday 8:00 PM Barangay e-Library, Pacita Complex - 1 San Pedro, Laguna
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EDITORIAL BOARD
TODAY’S CHAIR
The Rotary Club of San Pedro South Publisher Reynaldo “Rey” F. Bongao Editor-In-Chief Leofelia “Fe” S. Aquinde President Alex “Bebot” Melgar Secretary Prudence Malayas Research/Layout
July 12, 2013
All Active Rotarians Contributors The Golden Key was adapted in honor of St. Peter, the patron saint of San Pedro, who is believed to be holding the key to heaven. It is also in recognition at the club’s pioneering effort as the first club in San Pedro, to open the portals of Rotary International to female members. RCSPS was the “key” for the active partnership of both genders in working for the achievement of all the Rotary Objectives. The Golden Key accepts comments, suggestion and contributions from all
PO Johnny Sabaldan
PROGRAMME CALL TO ORDER FC Pres. Fe Aquinde INVOCATION
PN Lita Grey NATIONAL ANTHEM
Rtn. Shirley Tejero RECITATION of 4-WAY TEST & OBJECT OF ROTARY
Rtn. Ting Blanco ANYTHING GOES/JOKER’S TIME
Any Rotarian CORRESPONDENCE/ ANNOUNCEMENT
PE/Sec. Bebot Melgar ROTARY INFORMATION/ CLASSIFICATION TALK
COMMITTEE REPORT
active Rotarians.
PRESIDENT’S TIME FC Pres. Fe Aquinde
The Golden Key can also be read online at our Facebook group page and at http://rcsanpedrosouth.blogspot.com.
OTHER MATTERS
Materials for publications should be forwarded to:
CLOSING SONG PP Yolly Montifar
EIC Rey Bongao CP# -09162361201 rfbongao@gmail.com SEC. Bebot Melgar CP# 09165559786 alexmelgar_2957@yahoo.com PRES: Fe S. Aquinde CP# 09279132213 fesaquinde@yahoo.com
FELLOWSHIP ADJOURNMENT FC Pres. Fe Aquinde
Club Secretariat at Brgy. San Vicente, Barangay e- Library, Phase 2 Pacita Complex 1
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RI President - RON D. BURTON
July 2013 Dear fellow Rotarians, This is an incredibly exciting time to be a Rotarian. This Rotary year can be one of the greatest years we have yet experienced in Rotary – but it is up to each one of us. We are now writing the last chapter in our fight against polio. While it has been a long, hard journey, we have learned many valuable lessons. We have learned that as a group we can move mountains, we can change people’s lives for the better, and we can honestly make a difference in our world. Perhaps the greatest lesson has been that the more we challenge ourselves, the more we can achieve. We are also embarking on a new chapter in the storied history of our Rotary Foundation. We have the rare privilege of launching an entirely new grant structure we’ve come to know as Future Vision. It gives us the opportunity to challenge ourselves to do the absolute most we can, with all of our resources. Just think how much more we can do with a stronger Foundation, with stronger clubs filled with more Rotarians who are fully engaged in Rotary service. It’s time for us to recognize that the real challenge we face isn’t just bringing new members into Rotary. It’s turning all members into true Rotarians. It’s helping members get engaged in Rotary – helping them realize the potential they have, and how their Rotary service can change lives. We need to make sure that every member is active and contributing, and making a real difference – because when you’re doing meaningful work in Rotary, Rotary is meaningful to you. When we realize what we can achieve in Rotary – when we really engage Rotary – that’s when lives change. We change the lives of the people who need us. That is inevitable. And along the way, our lives are changed as well. That is also inevitable. That’s what our theme is all about in 2013-14: Engage Rotary, Change Lives. It’s time to open our eyes to the potential each of us has through Rotary. Rotary lets us reach higher, do more, and be a part of something larger than ourselves. No matter how much we give to Rotary, we get more in return. And that, too, is inevitable. In 2013-14, let’s turn all of our potential into reality. It’s up to us. We can do it by engaging in Rotary service, by getting involved, by staying inspired, and by remembering every day the gift we have in Rotary. Together, we will Engage Rotary, Change Lives Ron D. Burton President, Rotary International
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Fellow Rotarians, Our club started the Rotary Year 2013-2014 with our best foot forward. We already have 2 Brigada Eskwela District Kick -Off Projects. The "Adopt a Classroom" and the "Aklat, Lapis, Papel at iba pa..." projects. In the Adopt a Classroom project, we worked together with the Homeroom officers and members, Rotaractors in cleaning and repainting of 1 classroom. Both parents, teachers , and students were happy with the outcome since it comes out to be a better and a conducive place to study. The 'Aklat, Lapis, Papel at iba pa..." Project is the distribution of books , school supplies and teacher's manual to 11 Barangay San Vicente Daycare Schools with a total of 400 school children. It was a tiring day for everybody, but you feel relieved when you see the youthful face of the school children smiling and full of hope as they received their share of the books and school supplies. We are very happy that in our little way, we touch the lives of these school children and thus hope to enlighten their future. In rotary, we always think of others. We are bound to help. Thus, by helping we gave hope to others, by spreading this ideals, others may follow and that we may change their lives for a better community. Our members always give their full support on every projects. Sometimes they prefer to give their precious time in our activities rather than spending time with their families. Our donors, like "Bato Balani Foundation Inc." put their trust in us to perform our projects, so that we could deliver more services. It changes my life too, that I became more generous being more privilege than others. Delivering our actions gives as a sense of fulfillment as we Engage Rotary, Change Lives!
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Editor and TRF Chair’s corner Last July 7, 2013, Barangay San Vicente held its first ever Barangay Recognition and Awards Night. In the pursuit of its objectives of serving the constituents of Barangay San Vicente, the local executives are aware that there is a need to coordinate their efforts with various organizations and individuals who can also provide assistance to the Barangay to ensure success of its programs. It was also a night to celebrate the natal day of Punong Barangay Allan Mark V. Villena So in appreciation of the roles played by these organizations, they were given Plaques of Appreciation during the night’s festivities. Among the groups were, Homeowners Associations, Neighborhood Associations and various civic groups. RC San Pedro South was among the civic groups which received Plaque of Appreciation since RCSPS has been regularly working hand in hand with the Barangay on some projects. Among these projects are Water for Life at Pacita Elementary School, Job Fair (2x a year), Buntis Party, International Coastal Cleanup. Of course the beneficiaries of the Club’s service projects are also mostly residents of Brgy. San Vicente. An RCSPS Club member, PN Lita Gray received her own separate Plaque of Appreciation. She has been consistently in charge of the SSS booth during Job Fairs. Her Plaque reads as follows;
Another Brigada Eskwela project was conducted last July 12, 2013 for a Grade 1 Section of Pacita Elementary School. School supplies (pad paper, pencil, eraser, sharpener and a book) placed in a plastic bag were given to all 50 students of Teacher Grace Mocadis. The school children greeted Pres. Fe with a birthday song. TRF UPDATE!!! District 3820 set a record TRF contribution of P387,993 in a single day, July 1, 2013.
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DISTRICT INFO
July 13 Membership Orientation Seminar, Host: RCSPS Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Venue: RCSP Library, Pacita Complex 1, SPL, No registration fee, courtesy of PP Ed Sarmiento July 27, 2013, Job Fair, SSS booth to be chaired by PND Lita Grey, in partnership with Barangay San Vicente Aug 17-18, 2013, RI Strategic Plan, TRF, seminar workshop (Membership, Service Projects, Public Image and TRF), host, RC Calamba, PP Elmer Nido, 09178382549, preselmercal@yahoo.com August 29, 2013 - Governor’s Visit Dec 4-8, 2013, Zone Institute, Taipeh, Taiwan June 1-4, 2014, RI Convention, Sydney, Australia
2111111111111111 ADMINISTRATION DUES The dues that clubs pay to Rotary through the semiannual report (SAR) allow the Secretariat to provide high-quality support to Rotarians around the world. Here are some suggestions for club officers who submit SAR dues: 1. Keep membership information current and accurate. Use Member Access or your local systemto: a. Update information at least twice a year, and no later than 1 June and 1 December. b. Make sure that the names of all current officers are correctly entered in the system and that all future officers are named no later than 31 May. c. Ensure that email addresses for all members, especially current and future officers, are current. d. Set up a club email address that can be transitioned to future officers in order to help maintain a consistent flow of communications with Rotary. 2. Add Rotary email addresses to your contacts. To help ensure that email from Rotary is not rejected or filtered as spam, add rotary_international_sar@microdg.comandri_club_finance@rotaryintl.org to your email contacts. 3. Go paperless. Update your email preferences in Member Access to receive only the electronic copy of the SAR. RI per capita dues are as follows: · $26.00 per half year in 2012-13 · $26.50 per half year in 2013-14 All clubs will also be billed $1 per person on their July semiannual invoice to help defray the costs of the Council on Legislation, which meets every three years. Some semiannual invoices may also include variable charges for The Rotarian magazine (subscriptions to Rotary regional magazines are billed separately), and variable fees for insurance (U.S. clubs only). See the Manual of Procedure for more information. Payment of dues All club semiannual dues are due and payable on 1 July and 1 January. Every named club officer will receive an electronic copy of the SAR at the end of June and December. Every named club secretary will receive a paper semiannual report packet, which includes the dues invoice, in early July and early January (unless your club has opted out of the paper SAR). If your club has not received a packet by the SAR p.8
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third week of July or January, please send a request for a replacement packet to data@rotary.org, including your club name and number and delivery address or fax number. Remember, club dues are due and payable even if you have not received the packet. Rotary International exchange rates are re-evaluated monthly. Payments will be received and credited at the official RI exchange rate applicable at the time payment is received. Please refer to the exchange rates page in order to see Rotary’s current exchange rates. Club presidents, treasurers, and secretaries can pay semiannual dues in several ways: · Online through Member Access via credit card (Note: Indian clubs cannot make online payments due to tax and regulatory issues.) · Check or draft with the semiannual dues packet · Wire transfer If you have questions about the semiannual dues invoice or need information about where to send payments, please contact your RI financial representative. Club membership data For the most accurate semiannual dues invoice, please make sure your club’s membership information is up to date by no later than 1 December for the January SAR and 1 June for the July SAR. Any changes made after those dates will not be reflected on your club’s SAR or dues account. Your club’s membership information can be updated in one of these ways: · Your club president or secretary can update the data in your local system. · Your club president or secretary can update the data through the Update Membership Data link in Member Access. · Your club secretary can fill out the Membership Data Form (PDF). Important note: Even if your club updates its membership information online, a copy of the completed and signed worksheet (PDF) must be submitted to RI Data Services by fax at 847-733-9340 or sent todata@rotary.org. The worksheet should indicate the club name, club number, officers’ names, and the number of members and subscriptions for the semiannual report period. This information is needed for RI to adjust your club’s semiannual dues balance and to satisfy the SAR submission requirement. Remember, to use Member Access, club presidents and secretaries will first need to register. For more information, visit the Rotary E-Learning Center. Consequences for nonpayment of club dues Clubs that have not paid their RI dues within six months of the due date will be terminated. Clubs will then have one year to fulfill the following reinstatement requirements: Within 90 days from the termination date, clubs must · Pay all outstanding financial obligations at the time of termination · Pay all semiannual dues that continue to accrue thereafter · Pay a $10 per member reinstatement fee · Submit updated membership lists for the two most recent periods Between 91 and 365 days after the termination date, clubs must · Pay all outstanding financial obligations at the time of termination · Pay all semiannual dues that continue to accrue thereafter · Pay a $10 per member reinstatement fee · Pay a $15 per member application fee · Complete and submit a reinstatement application and updated membership lists Reinstatement is not possible more than 365 days from the termination date. After that time, the club termination is permanent, and the club loses its name, history, and charter.
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DISTRICT INFO DISTRICT 3820 EVENT SCHEDULE For the Month of JULY 2013
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DISTRICT INFO Php 525,210.68 District Calamity Fund Dear fellow Rotarians, It is with pleasure to inform RID 3820 that I turned over the amount of five hundred twenty-five thousand two hundred ten pesos and 68/100 (Pph 525,210.68) for our District Calamity Fund. I will furnish the District with the Statement of Account from our District Treasurer soonest. Yours truly, IPDG Dennis
www .rotariandoctors.org June is Fellowship Month and I encourage Rotarians to join one (or more) of the many Fellowships recognized by RI. Here is one of them that those in medicine might find of interest. - PP Ron Welcome… To our world of fellowship through service in medicine. The details and the opportunities are endless, whatever your interests and specialities may be. We are a global club beyond your own club, equally as enjoyable, extending the horizon of your vocation in Rotary, and creating lasting friendships with your fellow professionals in many parts of the world. Who are The Rotarian Doctors? We are… Rotarian Doctors, Nurses & Healthcare Workers. Who share… A vision for supporting & promoting global health improvement. Enthusiasm for working through volunteering. A strong commitment to supporting local & international health care initiatives. And who… Value networking with like-minded people throughout the world. Enjoy themselves. Join Us http://www.rotariandoctors.org/ If you are a doctor or allied professional and are likeminded and interested in joining our global group, then please join our world of fun and fellowship. See our membership page for all details. PP Ron Nethercutt District Club & International Service Director Computer Informational Director RC Mabalacat Angeles City, Pampanga
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By: First Class President Fe Aquinde The Rotary Club of San Pedro South recently held its Brigada Eskwela District Kick off Project, in partnership with Barangay San Vicente, at the Barangay Satellite Covered Court, Pacita Complex I, San Pedro Laguna, on July 5, 2013 at 9:00 AM,. Nursery and Kindergarten Books, and Basic school supplies neatly packed in a short transparent envelope, were distributed to 400 day care students in the 11 Daycare Schools of Barangay San Vicente, San Pedro Laguna. The books given were the Early Adventures and Young Scholars in Reading, Science, Math, and Tulay sa Kaalamanan - Filipino, courtesy of the Bato Balani Foundation Inc. The Basic school supplies include Grade 1 pad paper, big black pencil, crayons, Disney Character eraser, and pencil sharpener. The Daycare schools were Laguerta DCC, Phase 6 DCC, Pacita 2, Phase 1B, San Lorenzo, Phase 4A, Maligaya 6, Maligaya 7, Paradise, Mangahan and Villa Rosa. A complete set of Teacher's Manuals on Reading, Math, Filipino, English and Science, which serves as a teaching guide, were also given to 5 Daycare teachers . The project was chaired by Treas. Bessie Garcia and led by Pres. Fe Aquinde, IPP Rey Bongao, PP Resty Ramos, Aud Shirley Tejero and Rtn Zeny Vindollo.
ROTARIANS IN ACTION Barangay Awards Night & Recognition July 7, 2013 Brgy Satellite Covered Court Pacita Complex 1, Brgy. San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna
RCSPS Rotarians led by First Class President Fe Aquinde and Immediate Past President Rey Bongao received the Award from Brgy. Captain Allan Mark Villena. With them were PN Lita Grey, Rtns. Shirley Tejero, Emy Bagulbagul & Zeny Vindollo.
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ROTARIANS IN ACTION
Brigada Eskwela - School Kit Distribution
July 5, 2013 Brgy. Satellite Covered
Rotarians distributing "Aklat, Lapis , Papel at
First Class President Fe Aquinde distributing books to school kids.
Rtn. Zeny, Pres Fe, Treas. Bessie & Rtn. Shirley wtth the kid recipients.
Parents, Daycare teachers and Rotarians, teachers received their donated teacher's manuals
Father and son browsing the book received..
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ID No
Last Name
First Name
05-Jul-13
1
6204262
Alviar
Daniel
a
2
6722774
Aquinde (PHF)
Leofelia
3
6835522
Bagulbagul
Emilie
4
6167381
Berciles (PHF)
Danilo
5
8231444
Blanco
Ting
6
6021169
Bongao (PHF+1)
Reynaldo
7
2527348
Celis (PHF+3)
Rosita
8
6934980
Datoc (PHF)
Regina
9
6069826
Garcia (PHF)
Bersabe
10
6750258
Grey (PHF+1) (PHSM)
Angelita
11
8585079
Lagrimas
Joy
12
7022257
Melgar
Alex
m
13
5716404
Montifar (PHF)
Yolanda
14
5716407
Moreno (PHF)
Cely
m
15
6167250
Navarro (PHF)
Virgilio
16
6578089
Ramos (PHF+1)
Restituto
17
2527400
Reyes
Adela
18
3417886
Sabaldan (PHF)
Juan
19
5716423
Solidum (PHF+2)
Norvic
m
20
6750200
Tejero (PHF)
Shirley
21
8508534
Turreda (PHF)
Lourdes
22
8231464
Valerio
Dan
a
23
8432254
Valignota
Rose
24
8267987
Vindollo
Zeny
PHF- Paul Harris Fellow, PHSM - sustaining member,
- present,
12-Jul-13
m-make-up,
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19-Jul-13
26-Jul-13
a - absent
NOTE: Please contact Club Secretary for any attendance correction before it is submitted to the district.
OUR PRAYER O ever loving and eternal God We thank you for this opportunity you have given us to serve the least of our brethren Let your spirit be in our minds to guide our thoughts towards the truth Upon our lips to preserve us from Speaking ill of others In our hearts to foster love and serve our fellowmen above ourselves, as we Engage Rotary, Change Lives.
AMEN‌
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideals of service as a basis of a worthy enterprise and, in particular to encourage and foster: FIRST
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The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society. The application of the ideals of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business and community life. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional men united in the ideals of service.
[ of the things we think, say or do ]
1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP? 4.
Will it be BENEFICIAL to ALL concerned?
ROTARY CLUB of SAN PEdRO SOUTH - District 3820
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