Raniag July 2022-2023 Issue

Raniag The Official Magazine of Rotary Club of Narvacan July 2022 Edition, Rotary Tear 2022-2023

rotary bab es Learning the expectations and benefits of Rotary membership early in the process helps prospective members make wellinformed decisions to accept the formal invitation when it is extended. “Rotarization” is vital in assisting new members in internalizing what it means to be a Rotarian. With this goal, RC Narvacan had its Orientation and Rotarization of New Members last July 6, 2022, at Top V Hotel Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. Five new members were invited and were taught about the organization’s principles, obligations, and rules at Rotary International.

Kick Off Activity The Rotary Club of Narvacan welcomed Rotary Year 2022-2023 with its kick-off activity: ALAY SA KABATAAN Project where Rotarians distributed school supplies to the neglected, and abandoned children of Soria's Integrated Farm in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. Aside from the school supplies, RC Narvacan also handed cash to the children beneficiaries for their school uniforms with the ultimate goal of helping these children ease their burdens in going to school.

By helping these children in going to school and having them educated, RC Narvacan believes that these children will be able to have self-discipline, a sense of responsibility, teamwork and prevent them from feeling social insecurity. It will also help them boost their self-confidence and for them to be trained as good decision-makers so that they can lead a happy life.

Club Administration

As the rotary year 2021-2022 ends, Pres. Gilbert Cadacio turned over the leadership of RC Narvacan to President-Elect Carlos Valera. He will serve from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It is expected that Pres Carlos will continue the service that RC Narvacan has started and will also introduce other projects all for the benefit of the community.

Linkages

In pursuance of the Object of Rotary to encourage and foster the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service, RC Narvacan renewed its Brother Club Agreement with RC Makati last July 14, 2022, at Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati.

This endeavor will ensure the continued promotion of friendship and brotherly understanding, cooperation between the two clubs on projects and/or activities of common interest among others. RC Makati is represented by President Michael L. Escaler, while RC Narvacan was represented by Pres. Carlos Valera.

On another note, the club also forged a new sister Club Agreement with the Rotary Club of Makati Olympia last July 17, 2022, at Cafe Uno Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. This sister club agreement will likewise establish a relationship that will enhance understanding of another culture and foster goodwill. RC of Makati Olympia was represented by DG Mildred Vitangcol while RC Narvacan was also represented by its president .

Following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Ilocos Sur on July 27, 2022, Brothers Club Rotary Club of Narvacan and Rotary Club of Makati had the "Agap Rotarian" a Relief Mission at Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. They distributed rice, grocery items, and food packs for the earthquake victims.

This activity was in cooperation with the Southern Ilocos Sur Medical Society and LGU Narvacan.

Likewise, aware of the water crisis brought about by the same earthquake in Abra last June 27, 2022, the Rotary Club of Narvacan went and provided hundreds of gallons of clean drinking water for the residents of Suyo Pidigan Abra last August 7, 2022. This project is a disaster response under the area of focus “water, sanitation and hygiene” of the Rotary International.

With the aim to provide a transforming gift of mobility to people with disabilities, the Rotary Club of Narvacan launched its "Wheelchair" Project last July 30, 2022, at Barangay Acquib Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. The club gave free wheelchairs to senior citizens who are all unable to walk due to old age and physical disability. The beneficiaries were all thankful including their families for the help extended. By helping disabled persons in the community the Wheelchair Projet helps fight against poverty.

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To celebrate the success and achievement of District 3790 for RY 2021-2022, RC Narvacan joined the Year End Review last June 18,2022 held at Best Western Metro Clark Hotel. The Rotary Club of Narvacan was recognized for its many significant projects in all areas of focus.L. The Club also bagged the Silver Club Achievement Award, Rotary International Citation, EREY Club, 100% Polio Plus Society Members Club and Best Club in Rotary Community Corps.

Meanwhile, Pres. Gilbert Cadacio and AG Gigi Tesoro were also both recepients of Leadership Award for their outstanding performace during the Rotary Year. Much appreciation is given to District 3790 under the leadership of DG Willie Serafica for the recognition. Whilst RC Narvacan is truly humbled for the awards received, its main thrust still is to bring Rotary service to the community.