RY 2019-20 NEWSLETTER ISSUE#07 ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SOUTHEAST

Infinity O FFIC IAL N EW SLETTER OF TH E ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SOUTHEAST JAN 2020 | RY 2019-20 | ISSUE 07

EXCELLENT/OUTSTANDING NEWSLETTER IN RY 2013-2014, RY 2015-2016, RY 2017-2018, RY 2018-2019

A LOOK AT THE CLASSIFICATION OF P.N. VICKKI PANGAN: HOTEL & RESORT MANAGEMENT

1

IN CELEBRATION OF VOCATIONAL SERVICES MONTH

A LOOK AT THE CLASSIFICATION OF P.N. VICKKI PANGAN: HOTEL & RESORT MANAGEMENT

By PDG SUE STA. MARIA (Human Resources Management)

2

3

Beautiful Anilao Awari Bay Resort was supposed to be a family vacation home

A

nilao Awari Bay is one’s perfect resort choice. It sits right next to the famous diving site, Matu Point, within a short 2 to 3 hour drive going south of Manila. The resort is situated on a private stretch of beach overlooking the beautiful Balayan Bay, right in the heart of Mabini, Batangas.

The 8,000-square-meter luxury resort provides a perfect place to escape the fast-paced life in the city. There is an infinity swimming pool with a breath-taking view of the sea, and a children’s pool.

The beautiful Anilao Awari Bay is on a hill that slopes down toward the sea. Its hillside cottages are designed for guests to enjoy the view of Balayan Bay and its blue waters. One goes through easy steps towards the beach, where one finds the wide expanse of the infinity pool, beside which is the children’s pool. In a few steps more towards the beach, one finds a space that has been carved out for beach volleyball.

The resort offers kayaking, diving, snorkeling and island hopping.

4

There is a two-tiered lounge overlooking the sea where one can dine or sing karaoke. There are function rooms where meetings or conferences can be held. At the start of this Rotary year, our club held its strategic planning session in one of the function rooms.

Rooms can be chosen for their location and size. Each one is equipped with flat-screen televisions with cable connections.

All rooms have hot and cold water, private bathroom and shower facilities, whisper-quiet airconditioners. The rooms come with complimentary tea and coffee.

At sundown, the peace in the resort Is very soothing

5

Rooms can be chosen for their location and size. Each one is equipped with flatscreen televisions with cable connections. All rooms have hot and cold water, private bathroom and shower facilities, whisper-quiet airconditioners. The rooms come with complimentary tea and coffee

One can have a professional massage on the beach, or just sit and relax, and take in the beautiful view while sipping wine. It is truly a respite from the rigors of city life.

This is one resort that is cared for like a family home, because it is meant to be a vacation home for Vikki Pangan’s family — and eventually, it will be the retirement home for her and her husband

Anilao Awari Bay Resort was initially intended to be a vacation home for Victoria “Vikki” Pangan and her family.

Her husband, Gilbert, had given her the go-signal to find a place by the beach. She looked at several properties, and finally purchased this one.

Vikki knew that the high-end amenities that she wanted in the vacation home would not happen immediately.

The view of Balayan Bay’s blue waters can be seen everywhere. There are al fresco dining places

6

The infinity pool overlooks the scenic Balayan Bay

She knew that the development of the area would take time. She bravely took over the development of the property, and at one time that her foreman left, she took full control for one month, directing the activities of her contractors.

A believer in experience-honed skills, Vikki hired different contractors for different phases of the development depending on their known expertise. Thus, she had a contractor for the road, another contractor for the rip rap, another contractor to build the hillside cottages, still another for the pool, etc. She managed these contractors by herself.

Vikki convinced her husband to convert the family vacation house to a resort, so that at least part of the expenses would be recouped, although the earnings still have a long way to go towards recovering the family’s expenses for the property.—especially that the family adds a new feature every year. Vikki was also apprehensive that her children might be weary with the place after a while, and seek other beaches or vacation places.

7

Although it takes effort to oversee the staff at the resort and look after its upkeep, Vikki enjoys what she does.

Because she loves the place, it doesn’t feel like work

So today Vikki offers the resort to those who wish to spend a few days away from the city and seek a place of peace and calm.

Although it takes effort to oversee the staff at the resort and look after its upkeep, Vikki enjoys what she does. Because she loves the place, it doesn’t feel like work. She hardly goes home to the family residence in Alabang, and comes to Manila to attend important meetings of fellowships, such as our club’s.

This is one resort that is cared for like a family home, because it is meant to be a vacation home for her family — and eventually, it will be the retirement home for her and her husband, Gilbert.

Vikki Pangan, President Nominee Rotary Club of Makati Southeast Classification: Hotel & Resort Management

8

JANUARY IS VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH

9

THE CONCEPT OF VOCATIONAL SERVICE

By Aaron James Carmona (Business)

L

et me first introduce you to The Object (or Objectives) of Rotary: The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideals of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster the following:

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.

10

The Object (or Objectives) of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians.

The concept of vocational service is rooted in the Second Object, which calls on Rotarians to “encourage and foster”: 





High ethical standards in business and professions The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations The dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society As Rotarians, how can we put these ideals into action? Here are some suggestions:

THINGS WE CAN DO

1. Talk about our vocation in our club, and take time to learn about fellow members’ vocations (or jobs or businesses).

2. Use our professional skills to serve a community.

3. Practice our profession with integrity, and inspire others to behave ethically through our own words and actions.

4. Help a young person achieve his or her career aspirations.

5. Guide and encourage others in their professional development.

If we do any of these things, we are performing vocational service. And if vocational service motivates and energizes us, then we’re in the right place, because vocational service is the very essence of Rotary. It is what sets Rotary apart from other service organizations.

11

THE CONCEPT OF VOCATIONAL SERVICE

CLASSIFICATION What first brought US to Rotary?

In all likelihood, someone identified you as a prospective Rotarian because you are a respected member of your business or professional field.

in Rotary parlance, our “classification” IS OUR PROFESSIONAL FIELD. Each Rotary club’s membership represents a cross-section of its community’s business and professional population, which ensures diversity in experiences and perspectives.

Classification and vocational service go hand in hand. Just as Rotarians represent their vocations in Rotary, so do they represent Rotary in their vocations.

INTEGRITY AND ETHICS Promoting integrity through ethical behavior is an essential part of what it means to be a Rotarian.

Two standards developed by Rotarians — The Four-Way Test and the Rotary Code of Conduct — provide a road map for ethical behavior in the workplace and other areas of life.

12

FOUR WAY TEST The Four-Way Test was conceived in 1932 by businessman Herbert J. Taylor, a member of the Rotary Club of Chicago who served as Rotary International president in 1954-55. Having taken on the task of saving a company from bankruptcy, Taylor developed the test as an ethical guide to follow in all business matters. The company’s survival was credited to this simple philosophy.

THE FOUR WAY TEST 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 FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Adopted by Rotary International in 1934, The Four-Way Test remains an essential standard against which Rotarians measure ethical behavior. It has been translated into dozens of languages and promoted by Rotarians worldwide.

ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT The Rotary Code of Conduct (formerly known as the Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions) provides a framework for ethical behavior that all Rotarians can use, together with The Four-Way Test, in their business and professional activities.

13

THE CONCEPT OF VOCATIONAL SERVICE These are ways top live the Rotary Code of Conduct: 1. Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviors and activities 2. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary WAYS TO 3. Conduct all of my personal, business, and affairs ethically, encouraging and LIVE THE professional fostering high ethical standards as an ROTARY example to others Be fair in all dealings with others and treat CODE OF 4. them with the respect due to them as fellow CONDUCT human beings 5. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society 6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community 7. Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavor or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians 8. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship

Advancing high ethical standards in the workplace As leaders in their businesses and professions, Rotarians can 14

advance high ethical standards by setting a positive example among employees, associates, and the community in general.

All types of work-related interaction offer an opportunity to encourage ethical behavior.

Here are a few specific ways that Rotarians can integrate ethics into their daily work life:

WAYS TO INTEGRATE ETHICS INTO YOUR WORK LIFE

1. Discuss and emphasize honesty, accountability, fairness, integrity, and respect when hiring and training employees.

2. Praise and encourage the exemplary behavior of your colleagues.

3. Demonstrate your personal commitment to high ethical standards in relations with customers, vendors, and business associates, treating each business interaction with care and consideration.

Rotary’s commitment to corporate social responsibility Corporate social responsibility is a company’s commitment toward the community and environment in which it operates.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development defines it as “the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large.”

CSR TRENDS

According to a 2012 article on social ethics,* there are currently three defining trends in corporate social responsibility: 1. Giving aligned with core business expertise, 15

THE CONCEPT OF VOCATIONAL SERVICE in which corporations target their philanthropy to issues related to what they do as a company 2. Employee engagement through company-sponsored volunteer programs, which raise morale and attract employees who share the company’s social values 3. The communication of a company’s social values and commitments through social media or other methods

ROTARY NAME The name “Rotary” originated with the practice of rotating meeting sites among members’ places of business. That tradition remains an excellent way for Rotarians to share their vocations with their club.

ROTARY CODE OF POLICIES The following statement in the Rotary Code of Policies (section 26.020.1) describes the organization’s commitment to integrity and corporate social responsibility: From its origins, Rotary has built a philosophy based upon integrity in businesses and professions.

Rotary clubs and individual Rotarians are committed to vocational service and high ethical standards in all of their interactions. These are summed up in the Object of Rotary, our Core Values (Service, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity, Leadership), The Four-Way Test, and the Rotary Code of Conduct, carried out through our worldwide network of Rotary clubs and Rotarians.

16

For Rotary International, as a corporate entity, its social responsibility philosophy can be summed up by our commitment to:  



Transparency in governance Stewardship of financial resources and the environment Fair labor practices.

ROTARY’s CORE VALUES Rotary’s core values represent the guiding principles of the organization’s culture, including what guides members’ priorities and actions within the organization.

1. Service We believe that our service activities and programs bring about greater world understanding and peace. Service is a major element of our mission. Through the plans and actions of individual clubs, we create a culture of service throughout our organization that provides unparalleled satisfaction for those who serve.

2. Fellowship

CORE VALUES OF ROTARY

We believe that individual efforts focus on individual needs, but combined efforts serve humanity. The power of combined efforts knows no limitation, multiplies resources, and broadens our lives and perspectives. Fellowship leads to tolerance and transcends racial, national, and other boundaries.

17

THE CONCEPT OF VOCATIONAL SERVICE 3. Diversity We believe Rotary unifies all people internationally behind the ideal of service. We encourage diversity of vocations within our membership and in our activities and service work. A club that reflects its business and professional community is a club with a key to its future.

4. Integrity We are committed to and expect accountability from our leaders and fellow members, both in the results of our efforts and in the processes we use to accomplish our goals. We adhere to high ethical and professional standards in our work and personal relationships. We are fair and respectful in our interactions, and we conscientiously steward the resources entrusted to us.

5. Leadership We are a global fellowship of individuals who are leaders in their fields of endeavor. We believe in the importance of leadership development and in leadership as a quality of our members. As Rotarians, we are leaders in implementing our core values.

All of these core values are reflected in the Object of Rotary and The Four-Way Test, which we use in our daily lives. They inspire us to foster and support the ideal of service for developing and maintaining integrity in human relations.

Great people have great values and great ethics.

Jeffrey Gitomer, author 18

MY MEETING WITH THE

PHILIPPINE ROTARY MAGAZINE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE PP VIVIEN RIOS CARMONA, PE, REB, CPPM (Fire Proec%on Engineering)

I

attended the third third ManCom (Management Committee) monthly meeting of the Philippine Rotary Magazine (PRM) for RY 2019-2020 at 10:00 am at the D3780 Rotary Center.

At the meeting PRM appointed three Coordinators: for Subscription , PP Chris Sorsogon, for Circulation, PP Liza Agbanglo, and for Collection PP Above, Editor in Chief PDG Sonny Coloma Mary Ann Katigbak. Other matters discusses the digi za on of PRM as PRM covered were District Concerns, the Chair PDG Sammy Pagdialo listens. continuing survey on digitalization, Below, making a point during the meeting.

19

MY MEETING WITH THE

PHILIPPINE ROTARY MAGAZINE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE and guidelines for PRM Awards and Recognition.

On digitization, EIC/PDG Sonny said that there are advantages, since the world is going digital, and can access PRM anytime, anywhere, on any device. People are getting busier and busier but continue to consume content in a voracious manner. Also, the traffic situation in Manila exacerbates situations as people get stuck in vehicles for hours commuting to and from work. Digital media enables connections in a more profound way than ever before.

However, there are challenges. The media world is undergoing tremendous disruptions — all triggered by the introduction and transition to digital media.

The digital world is also challenging the concept of a magazine/regional magazine to provide relevance and value to the reader. The ability to sustain operations financially is being challenged even though there is a compulsory subscription requirement.

The survey to Rotarians on the digitization of PRM is ongoing. Not many have submitted, and the responses have been disrupted by the Covid-19 quarantines and lockdowns. However, the survey will be continued until the PRM Board is convinced of the reliability of its results.

Also discussed was the possibility of raising the PRM dues which is presently at Php600 per year per Rotarian. It was agreed that the fee will not be raised.

PDG Sue Sta. Maria, Managing Editor and District Governor’s Representative or DGR-PR (representing DG Ador Tolentino) was not able to attend.

I attended in my capacity as DGR-PR representing DG Ador Tolentino.

20

RCMSE ATTENDS RC MAKATI DASMARINAS

f|ÄäxÜ

ANNIVERSARY BALL PP VIVIEN RIOS CARMONA, PE, REB, CPPM (Fire Proection Engineering)

_

ast month, December 2, 2019, the Rotary Club of Makati Dasmarinas held its 25th charter anniversary at the Marriott Hotel, immediately after the 2019 Manila Rotary Institute.

Guests of honor were Rotary International officers led by RI PresidentElect Holger Knaack. The Rotarians from RC Makati Dasmarinas rendered many beautiful songs to the delight of the distinguished guests. TCP Mitch Desunia, PDG Sue Sta. Maria and myself attended.

21

IN CELEBRATION OF VOCATIONAL SERVICES MONTH

SMART CONSUMERISM, HEALTH & WEALTH PP VIVIEN RIOS CARMONA, PE, REB, CPPM (Fire Proec%on Engineering)

A

s part of my advocacy to promote health and wealth, and as an active believer in organic natural products, I hosted an event to share my personal experience. I believe that I achieved maximum wellness as a result of using these products. It has also provided a good way of adding wealth to me and my friends.

Through a nutritional line that I carry, called Kyani, our body receives nutrients it may not receive from a modern diet often lacking in nutrition. The line also carries a skin care system based on natural adaptations that promotes longevity. The makers were founded upon the ideal of bringing wellness to as many people as possible, in as many places as we can reach, supporting and improving health through natural nutritional supplements. The event was held at the 7F of Rockwell Center.

22

By PDG SUE STA. MARIA (Human Resources Management)

T

he 2019 Manila Rotary Institute, where I served as Vice-Chair to Chair Sid Garcia and Convenor Raffy Garcia, finally ended on December 2, 2019 to a resoundingly positive feedback from many attendees. I chaired three committees (Secretariat, Proceedings, and Publications). Guest of Honor RI President-Elect Holger Knaack, gave a very inspiring feedback, saying in his instagram that this was the zone institute with the highest attendance so far globally. He was happy that many Rotaractors were invited to attend. There were good comments all over, on the hospitality, the efficiency and the good food. Even the bazaar was said to be comparable to the International Convention. The event was held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom on November 29 to December 1, 2019.

2019 Manila Rotary Institute Host Organizing Committee Commi ee 23

RTN. PAUL BERG FROM RC HANOVER VISITS RC MAKATI SOUTHEAST

By PP EMMIE BELMONTE-CABRALES (Financial Consultancy)

O

n January 30, 2020, Paul Berg, a Rotarian form the Rotary Club of Hanover, a Global Grant international partner of the Rotary Club of Makati Southeast, visited the Philippines to see two service projects which we conducted in partnership with his club. PP Vivien Rios Carmona picked him up at his hotel.

The first stop was for Operation Braveheart, at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). PP Vivien Rios Carmona arrived with Paul at 8AM. There, Dr. Jonas del Rosario, our partner physician who is an interventional pediatric cardiologist, welcomed us. He was at PGH as early as 5am. Dr. Jonas scheduled a procedure with one of the beneficiaries of Operation Braveheart so that Paul could observe. Paul was satisfied with what he saw, and talked at length with Dr. Jonas and the children’s parents.

Operation Braveheart funds the transcatheter procedure for indigent children with congenital “hole-in-the heart” congenital defects.

The second stop was in Bulacan for “Bahay at Yaman,” our beneficiary. It is a compound that houses street children. Our service project with them is to provide funding for raw materials for a piggery to provide food for the children. Father Boyet Tolentino prepared lunch for ten, so there was more than enough food for all of us —after which, he led a tour of the compound.

PP Vivien Carmona, PP Noemi Cruz, Sec. Analisa Hormillosa, and myself brought Paul to Barrio Fiesta in Makati. We were joined by PP/PE Alex Listana who wanted to meet Paul. What a happy and fulfilling day!!

24

Top two photos, at PGH, listening to Dr. Joans and interviewing a patient’s family.

Other photos, tour of “Bahay at Yaman” in Bulacan

25

Rotary is admired for its vocational service and time-honored values

By Mark Daniel Maloney President Rotary International

P

eople from all over the world have multiple reasons for joining Rotary. Many new Rotarians each year join for the same reason I did — because Rotary is a great way to benefit your career. When I was a new attorney starting out in Alabama, Gay and I became partners in her father's firm. He instilled in us the value of joining Rotary as a way to build relationships and demonstrate to potential clients that we were serious professionals who held firm to values even more robust than what our profession required.

Rotary's commitment to vocational service is built on the highest ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful work, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society. That last point is so 26

important. No matter our profession, we all contribute mightily to the world when we conduct our work with integrity and always adhere to The Four-Way Test.

I have made balancing the demands of Rotary with professional and family commitments one of my priorities as president. No Rotarian should feel pressured to put in more time than a volunteer position should ever demand. This is true for several reasons, one of them being that the work we do in our day jobs is just as important to Rotary as the work we do in the organization. We carry our Rotary values everywhere, and our professional success helps build a case for Rotary every day we go into the office.

This is particularly important in our efforts to reach younger new members. We want to see a Rotary where no one is ever asked to choose between being a good Rotarian and being a good parent, business owner, manager, or employee. When we ask busy young people to join us, we should not be asking them to give up their time and freedom. We should be rewarding them with an experience that makes everything they already do even more inspiring.

Providing greater balance within Rotary will have another benefit as well: It will create opportunities for other Rotarians, including Rotaractors, to step up and take a leadership role on projects and committees. This will ensure that they remain engaged in our clubs and inspired to be Rotarians for life.

Throughout the world, Rotary is admired for its vocational service and for the timehonored values we instill in all business relationships. As we continue our work to grow Rotary, let us remember that vocational service remains a crucial selling point to potential members.

Rotary Connects the World, and by making Rotary's vocational service work known to people in more professions and at different stages of their careers, we will help grow our organization and make it stronger and more diverse.

27

We were serious professionals who held firm to values even more robust than what our profession required

The final mile is a difficult one

By Gary Huang The Rotary Foundation Chair, Board of Trustees

S

omething amazing happened in Vienna in October. A runner from Kenya named Eliud Kipchoge was the first person in history to run a marathon distance — 26.2 miles — in less than two hours.

28

For many years, experts thought this would be impossible.

They said the human body was not capable of achieving this feat.

But Kipchoge succeeded because he had an incredible team working with him. He had pacers who ran with him every step of the way, and people who made sure that he had the proper fuel and hydration. Every few miles, fresh runners were sent in to keep up the pace and help him reach his goal.

Like Eliud Kipchoge, Rotary has a great support team as we approach the final mile in our marathon journey to rid the world of polio. So many amazing Rotarians have helped pace this effort along the way, donating their time and energies to bring us close to our goal.

The World Health Organization has certified type 3 of the wild poliovirus as eradicated. This is big news! We have also gone three years without any wild poliovirus on the continent of Africa.

It may soon be certified polio-free.

The final mile of our journey is a difficult one. Pakistan and Afghanistan are great challenges for us — but we have met so many great challenges before. Every time a goal has seemed out of reach, Rotarians have stood together and answered the call.

This is no time to lose our focus or to think the race is already over. Can you imagine what would have happened to Eliud Kipchoge if all of the pacers had gone home for the final 2 miles?

He might never have reached his goal.

It takes a special character to pursue a difficult task all the way to the end. These are the times that we need each other most.

In the Tao Te Ching, Laozi wrote that the journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step. But it also ends with one step. And those final steps take just as much courage as the first.

Let's make history, Rotary — the finish line is within reach!

29

The Four-Way Test

The Rotary Club of Maka% Southeast is a non-profit organiza%on of professionals and business people dedicated to helping the needy through the core values of Rotary—service, friendship and fellowship, diversity, integrity and leadership. The club and its presidents are recipients of awards of excellence.

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 FRIENDSHIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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.

Infinity OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE

ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SOUTHEAST

Execu ve Editor THE CHAMPION PRESIDENT MITCH DESUNIA

Rotarian Code of Conduct

Editor-in-Chief/Crea ve Design PDG SUE STA. MARIA, FPM

The following code of conduct has been adopted for the use of Rotarians: AS A ROTARIAN, I will

Contributors PDG SUE STA. MARIA, FPM PP VIVIEN RIOS CARMONA, PE, REB, CPPM

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 behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians.

PP EMMIE BELMONTE-CABRALES RTN. AARON JAMES CARMONA

Guest Contributors RI PRESIDENT MARK DANIEL MALONEY TRF TRUSTEE CHAIR GARY HUANG Publisher ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SOUTHEAST

To God be the Glory, Great things He has done!

30