Raniag January RY 2023-2024 issue

Raniag THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF NARVACAN JANUARY 2024 EDITION, ROTARY YEAR 2023-2024

MidYear Review

Awards The Rotary Club of Narvacan joined District 3790 in the recently concluded Midterm Review on January 20, 2024, at Gia's Farm Events Urdaneta Pangasinan.

Based on the citation club achievements, Rotary Clubs came to report their progress, achievements, and performance for the first six months. With this, clubs that achieved at least 60% Citation Goals were given recognition.

RC Narvacan was recognized as among the Cluster Top Club in Polio Plus Giving Qualifier, Service Project Qualifier, District Gold Citation Qualifier, and Governor's Appreciation Award recipient. DG Francis Cornejo congratulated all the clubs for their contribution to these accomplishments, and he encouraged all clubs to see more goals completed before the RY 20232024 ends.

Basic Education & Lietracy Chess is more than just a game; it can transform the minds and characters of children. The Rotary Club of Narvacan, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Vigan and the Ilocos Sur Chess Club, organized a Chess Tournament for youth ages 18 years and below. The tournament provided a platform for young players to showcase their skills, develop critical thinking skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.

By competing against different opponents, children gain confidence and self-esteem through practice and improvement.

Peace Building & Conflict Resolution The Rotary Club of Narvacan, in partnership with ASSIST Asia and PMFTC Inc., has taken up the Annakk Project to promote, educate, and empower youth groups, schools, local communities, and civil society organizations to work towards strengthening child labor protection. The ANNAKK: Child Labor Learning Session held on January 20, 2024, at Nan Chong Chinese School in Vigan City was a significant step in this direction. The event saw active participation from Tabaco Farmers of Philip Morris, Universal Leaf Narvacan, and San Juan, all of whom shared their experiences and learned from the session. The session was conducted by Rtn. Chevette Macalma of RC Narvacan who drew on her vast knowledge of law and child protection to enlighten the attendees. The Learning Session was an essential part of the group's initiative as it provided a platform for stakeholders to share their knowledge and experiences and learn from others.

The Rotary Club of Narvacan's commitment to the welfare of children is evident in its continued efforts to support programs that improve their well-being. The Annakk Project is one such initiative that aims to eradicate child labor and promote child protection. It is a long-term project that involves various stakeholders and aims to create a supportive environment for the development of children. The Rotary Club of Narvacan's partnership with ASSIST Asia and PMFTC Inc. has brought together organizations with a shared vision of promoting child welfare and protection. The ANNAKK: Child Labor Learning Session was a success, and it is hoped that such initiatives will continue to contribute towards building a society that values and protects its children.

Disease Prevention & Treatment Peace Building & Conflict Resolution An amputee faces a lifetime of discrimination and abandonment.

Their inability to walk prevents them from employment to be selfsufficient, and they end up begging. The Rotary Club of Narvacan joined Cluster 1a of RI District 3790 in addressing this challenge of amputee patients in the area with the Libre Artificial Limb Project "Magna Manen" last November 13, 2023. The Club transported the amputees from Narvacan to Black Nazarene Hospital, San Nicolas Ilocos Norte, for the measurements and free artificial legs. The project aimed to provide free limbs for amputees who came from lowincome families and could not afford to have them—artificial limbs.

With the free prosthetic legs, the beneficiaries can return to their everyday life, have a new chance for the adult to return to work, and students can go back to school, play and run, and help themselves in their daily activities. The new prostheses will allow them to better adapt to the unique and challenging change in their life, giving them a new chance for an everyday and happy life. This endeavor is a partnership with the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown (India) RI District 3201, Mahavir Philippine Foundation Inc., Bulacan Philippines, Black Nazarne Hospital, Inc.PWD Office-Ilocos Norte, and all Rotary Clubs of Cluster 1a of RI District 3790 composed of RC Bangued, RC Vigan. RC Narvacan, RC Magsingal North, RC Ilocos Norte Central, RC Laoag Sunshine, and RC Laoag Metro Ilocos Norte, headed by AG Mary Jane Noble.

JANUARY: VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH January is Vocational Service Month on the Rotary calendar. Vocational Service is at the heart of Rotary, founded on the membership classification system. Business and professional life are the bedrock of Rotary, and Vocational Service is a major force in promoting honor, integrity, and trustworthiness in business.

Vocational Service is one of Rotary's Avenues of Service that focuses on: Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including fair treatment of employers, employees, associates, competitors, and the public.

It recognizes the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that Rotarians pursue.

The contribution of your vocational talents to solving society's problems and meeting the community's needs.

During January, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service in January. Discussions on vocational service can lead to projects that develop not only the ethical consciousness and vocational skills of Rotarians but also the talents within their communities. Vocational Service Month is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities, ranging from Rotary discussions to awards to community projects.