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Governor’s Message
September 2013
Linda A. Winter
District Governor RI District 3790 RY 2013 - 2014 Engage Rotary, Change Lives
Empowering
the youth
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Upcoming RI Events on 19
RI President September Message on 03
G’Day from Sydney on 19
More than a 4-Way Test Sign? on 19
RYLA October 25 - 27 more information on 27
September continually marked various club inductions and anniversaries comprising the remaining half of our District Clubs which I had the privilege to witness and take part of. The enthusiasm, the excitement, the welcoming atmosphere in every occasion I attended, gave me a heart-warming feeling as I mingle and gave my message for each of the clubs. The plans and strategies presented during Governor’s visit were well thought of and some of which had been accomplished while other programs are underway. All clubs continue to impress me as they go about the implementation of these noteworthy projects. While Rotary works continue to impressively gain progress, it was daunting to note that various areas within our district had been affected by
continuing typhoons and heavy rains which hit our country within the month. Rotary clubs exerted sacrificial efforts to provide assistance and relief goods to the victims unmindful of the inclement weather in order to extend all the necessary help needed. New Generations is this month’s theme and I have seen our clubs conduct simultaneous inductions of new officers for existing and new Rotaract and Interact Clubs. Our Rotary Clubs in partnership with these Youth Clubs have likewise actively involved them in projects concerning environment protection, clean and green movements, community service, health and education with the primary objective of inculcating leadership, responsibility and service even at their young age. Effective guidance from Rotarians can bring about a
positive impact to the youth, hence let us be their guiding force. First quarter of RY2013-2014 may have come to a close and I thank all our Rotarians, especially our Club Presidents and Officers for your dedication and optimism in successfully accomplishing part of what we have committed to do. We have a long way to go, let us not sit on our laurels but move forward to accomplish more and do more for the good of our club and the benefit of the communities we serve. Always be inspired, stay focused and truly committed to serve from the heart.
Yours in Rotary Service, Linda A. Winter, District Governor 1
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race under pressure. Breathe deeply and then exhale...RYLA 2013 is fast approaching and time is of the essence as I juggle my district and club responsibilities to equally deliver all tasks assigned. But I only got two hands and the primary thing I can do is clasp them together in prayer and firmly put my faith in God to give me wisdom to make things happen for all the things I need to do and accomplish. I do believe that He makes all things beautiful in His time. And so He did.
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any things happened in September. It was a busy month for most of the clubs. The remaining half of the clubs had finally been inducted and Governor Linda’s presence in all of
Editor’s Note Lani Fabi, RC Baguio Editor-in-Chief, GML
these occasions heightened the energy and inspiration amongst these clubs. Mingling with them removed their inhibitions and made them feel more relaxed as they came to realize how approachable and down to earth Governor Linda is. Plans, projects, strategies and concerns were fully discussed to assess their alignment with the District Goals and Thrusts. Considering the months that passed by, many of these projects had been partially or fully implemented. Governor Linda can only smile from ear to ear as she listened to the reports on their accomplishments. While things are doing great for most of the clubs, bad weather hit our country where typhoon and heavy rains made it difficult for affected areas to implement some of their planned projects, as they had to prioritize relief operations and goods distribution to typhoon victims. How-
ever, as gallant soldiers, these left them unperturbed as they went about doubling their efforts to put their projects on track. Some of the articles in this edition captured these remarkable acts of service.
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iving with a purpose is what makes life worthwhile and as Rotarians our lives are intertwined with sharing our time, talents and resources to be of service to others. Our GML is an avenue to showcase these noble acts of goodness in our Rotary life. Thank you to all our contributors and all your Facebook postings. We look forward to more feature articles. Time passes by so quickly, so use it wisely. Grab every opportunity it offers as it will never come back. It’s your TIME to shine! Share your Rotary Moments.
Ron D. Burton
RI President RY 2013 - 2014 Engage Rotary, Change Lives
Paul Harris famously wrote, “This is a changing world: we must be prepared to change with it. The story of Rotary will have to be written again and again.” While we will never know what Rotarian Paul would have thought of the Internet Age, I think I do know what he would have said about the idea of a Rotary website: that not only should we have one, but that it should be the best possible – keeping up with advances in technology, and always responding to the needs of Rotarians. I’m proud to announce that after a redesign that has taken two years from concept to completion, the new Rotary.org is now live and available to Rotarians and Internet users everywhere. It contains many of the features you’ve asked for, most notably a much improved search function and navigation, new ways to connect with your fellow Rotarians around the world, and a more personalized experience that will connect you with the information that’s interesting to you. Rotary’s new website is actually two sites: one for the family of Rotary, and another for people interested in finding out more about Rotary. When you create an account and log on as a member, you’ll gain access to a host of
new Rotary tools. One I hope you’ll all use is Rotary Club Central, an efficient and effective way for clubs to set goals, track their progress, and maintain continuity from one administration to the next. You can also create or join a Rotary group, an interactive discussion forum that gives you a way to find and talk to Rotarians with similar interests. You can exchange ideas and experiences, and benefit from the experiences of others from all over the world, at any time of the day or night. It’s a tool with wonderful potential to improve our service by allowing us to learn directly from others already involved in projects similar to those we might be planning. For non-Rotarians, the new site will show what Rotary is and what we do, highlighting the uniqueness of Rotary and how Rotary clubs strengthen their communities. They’ll be able to see a snapshot of different Rotary projects and areas of service, find out more about how Rotary works, and explore ways to get involved. I am excited about this new window on the Rotary world and invite you all to visit, explore, and learn – as we write the story of Rotary, again and again, together.
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 fellowhip of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. FOUR-WAY TEST OF ROTARY Of all 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? 3
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Other Side of the Coin
Angeles University medical facilities
cogs in the gear wheel because Rotar-
tary clubs with over 1,000 members.
and nurses, along with the district and
ians are working and serving mankind
provincial health offices. Those peo-
somewhere 24 hours a day? Did you
side the USA is chartered in Winnipeg,
ple began the PolioPlus effort which
know that little gear key in center repre-
Canada and the Rotary Club of London
today covers to globe.
sents that it takes Rotarians to turn the
becomes the first European club.
Rotary stresses an opportunity
gear to engage Rotary? You want more
for service, ethical business standards,
history about Rotary? Here is an early
non-English speaking country is estab-
the importance of all useful occupa-
chronology.
lished in Havana, Cuba.
tions, and the advancement of inter-
Each month, Rotary designates focus on an activity or purpose.
national understanding, goodwill, and
Harris convenes the first Rotary meet-
came the first Rotary club south of the
These months carry titles such as New Generations, Vocational Service,
peace. If that sounds like something
ing on 23 February in Chicago. Harris
equator.
in which you might be interested in,
envisions a professional club that brings
Membership and Extension month, and Rotary clubs look to expand their
talk to a Rotarian and visit one of the
together men from a variety of voca-
of Manila, Philippines becomes the first
membership.
Rotary clubs in the area.
tions.
Asian club to be admitted to Rotary.
Rotary: More Than a Four-Way Test Sign? By Ron Nethercutt
Your writer has been a Rotar-
ian for over 25 years and attended Ro-
World Understanding, Literacy, etc., in which Rotarians throughout the
tary clubs in over 15 countries, meeting
world place emphasis on a particular area of concern. This month is
friends in all of them. We don’t have a secret handshake or code words, but wearing the Rotary pin will enable folks to quickly develop fellowship with total strangers. Two of my recent Business Week stories developed from Rotary friends in Korea and Florida, USA. Rotarians assisted me with obtaining a visa in Miami, Florida, securing a quickly needed tuxedo in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and 4
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1905 - Chicago attorney Paul
1907 - The Rotary Club of Chica-
1912 – The first Rotary club out-
1916 – The first Rotary club in a
1918 – Montevideo, Uruguay be-
1919 - On June 1 the Rotary Club
OK, enough history. Today Ro-
finding a hotel in Spain. These are but
polio world-wide began here? On Sat-
a few where I’ve been assisted by fellow
urday, November 12, 1983 the Rotary
know a little more, try this. Did you
go performs one of its first acts of com-
tary has over 1.2 million members in
Rotarians.
Club of Angeles City, led by PDG Ben
know the term ‘Rotary’ came to its ori-
munity service when it calls a meeting of
more than 200 countries and territo-
But Rotary is more than a per-
Henson, and the Rotary Club of Ma-
gin when the first group of members
civic groups to establish a committee for
ries. And the Rotary flag has been flown
sonal assistant; it feeds children, it helps
balacat, led by Bruce McTavish, kicked
rotated meetings to different offices?
installing city comfort rooms, or public
on both the North and South Poles.
those with medical needs, it teaches vo-
off the anti-polio drive. They were as-
Did you know the Rotary emblem
toilets in Chicago to improve sanitation.
cational skills to those needing employ-
sisted with Midwives from Dau Rural
wheel has six spokes because there are
com if you want more information.
ment, and is now assisting to end polio.
Health Center, members of the Mother
Rotary clubs on six continents? Did
America holds its first convention in
Did you know that the program to end
of Perpetual Help School of Medicine,
you know the Rotary emblem has 24
Chicago. At that time there were 16 Ro-
But to those that would like to
1910 – The Rotary Clubs of
Contact me at jazzprof@gmail.
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Rotary Club of Agoo
Pump Well August 30, 2013 - Donation of Pump-well no. 131 by RC Agoo District 3790 in
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Rotary Club of Angeles
Water
partnership with RC Arkansas District 5690 in San Nicolas Central, Agoo, La Union
ROTARY CLUB OF ANGELES Project: PATUBIG PARA SA MASA
August 30, 2013 - A Symposium for “The Dangers of Early Teenage Pregnancy” was rendered by the sponsoring Club – The Rotary Club of Angeles with OB-gyne doctors and experts on Family Values as resource speakers to give guidance and to answer questions of the students. This was done right after the Induction Rites of the Angeles City National high School Interact Club.
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The Rotary Club of Angeles donated hand water pump at the dump site located at Sitio Hadian, Barangay Balibago, Angeles City. This will make available safe water to be used by 20 families thereat. Project is chaired by Dir. Allam Kahil.
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Rotary Club of Baguio
Medical
own profession would have a most prominent place in the socio-civic organization which I hesitantly joined back in the year 1996.
LIVELIHOOD PROJECT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ANGELES KULIAT DISTRICT 3790 Rotarians always come to the rescue in the lives of our needy brethren. Awareness of the realities in our community lead us to render the immediate needs of our fellowmen. A family of 11 kids living in a very depressed area need to be rescued and be supported. You could just imagine how they sustain their daily needs. RCAK came out with an idea to give them a three wheeler bicycle where they can put their wares 8
and food stuff and can go around to sell in the neighborhood. They were given a minimal amount to start their simple business andchallenged them to be more industrious in their new endeavor. Monthly they have
to submit Php 300 in a matter of one year only. This amount will be used again by the club to buy another three - wheeler to be donated to another family needed to be supported.
Rotary Club of Angeles Kuliat
Livelihood
RC Baguio’s Medical Missions PP Chris Peralta Medical Missions have been a part of Rotary Club of Baguio ever since I can remember. And because I am, in fact, directly involved in making them happen, it makes me feel quite proud and also feel useful that my very
Our first medical mission under President Uwe’s term saw 157 patients being taken care of, with the usual cough and colds, hypertension and epigastric pain as common complaints. One leprosy case from Dontogan was also seen. This is our fifth year of medical missions for Abanao Square, and we would like to recognize the efforts of our very gracious host for the event, our very own Rotarian Dhory Vicencio, Mall Operations Manager of Abanao Square. THANK YOU for organizing such a well-planned and smooth-flowing medical mission, from the physical arrangement provided to the nonstop flow of food being served buffet style. There were 25 RCB rotarians in attendance. Registration was handled by RAPP Cely Ladilad, Secretary Gigi Maranan and Rtn Lilly Landayan. Our Pharmacy section saw Rtn Cora Ocampo, PN Marilyn Barredo, President of the Rotary Anns Mitch Marania, Rotarian Philip Marania, RAPP Maya Peralta, Rotarian Mariver Agayas and RAPP
Louise Schlaaff working like busy bees to furnish the medicines being prescribed. Thank You very much also to PP Benny Sunga, PP Diony Claridad, Rotarians Joe Ursua and Joey Bugayong and our SLU School of Medicine Rotaractors, numbering 30, led by President Roxanne Quitaleg and In-coming President Ralph Santoile, for doing the medical consultations. Rotakid Dr. Jenny Winter also supervised consultations. One comment I must make is the efficiency with which the consultations were done, and this happened because all our Rotaractors are already well versed in doing patient consultations. PP Gerard Audineau was at Abanao Square as early as 8am bringing our Rotary Mobile Clinic, where Rotarian Dr Joe Ursua was stationed to do Ultrasound for patients. Even District Governor Linda Winter participated in our Abanao medical mission, more as moral supporter, and taking a break away and relaxing from her hectic and physically exhausting governor visits of all the 101 clubs in the District. Last time we talked, she still had something like 45 more
rotary clubs to visit. DG Linda also used this opportunity to meet with RYLA organizers, PP Gerard Audineau, Director Cora Ocampo, EIC Gary LoAng, Sec Gigi, Director Lani, Treasurer Baby Kaur and Dir Jun Bondoc to thresh out list of Speakers for the forthcoming event come end of October, to be held here in Baguio City. Also helping out in Abanao Square were Rotarian Ces Apostol and spouse Rtn Larry Apostol, PP Bert Talco, Rotarian Angie and RAPP Coring Visperas, Manong Bong Cawed and PP Mia Cawed, PP Ben Ladilad and PP Helmut Schlaaff, Rtn Herb Meadows, Rtn Milt Camp, and Rotarian Vangie Cacho all showing their full support for the medical mission. RotaryAnns also present were RAPP Mina, RAPP Cynch and President Uwe’s better half Sally Koeller. Personally, I did enjoy our Abanao medical mission, and the Zagu drink provided along with all the delicious maja blanca and other native rice delicacies, definitely a Sunday well spent! 9
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YOUTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Rtn. Dhory Vicencio
SEPTEMBER is the New Generations Month as mentioned by Director Jun Bondoc and he made an insistent appeal to conduct an activity related to this month’s Rotary theme. What better way to start this special month than to start the ball rolling on the 1st day of September during the 104th Charter Anniversary of Baguio City and the very first Medical Mission of the Rotary Club of Baguio for this Rotary Year. YOUTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM an event title conceived by my humble self. It used to be known as the Advocacy Lectures, but to give it a more encouraging name, we have dubbed it as such. The Youth Enhancement Program aims to share with the youth of various organizations essential information about their day-to-day living which will empower 10
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them to become matured and more responsible members of the society. Distinguished speakers were invited to impart their expertise in the selected topics and more so their wisdom which the participants need to grasp with depth and earnestness. The Governor of District 3790 Linda Winter had honored the event with her presence and had delivered her message in her usual passionate way which was very much appreciated by everyone. SPEAKERS AND LECTURES: PS/Supt. Jesus D Cambay Jr. Overview of The Current Peace And Order Situation of Baguio City The Director of Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) had welcomed the participants and gave a summary of the peace and order status in Baguio City particularly involving the youth as victims and suspects. As a matter of fact, the BCPO had adopted this activity as the launching of their very own Youth Unification and
Enhancement Program. Hence, thirty (30) uniformed personnel were also in attendance. Ms. Irene Tuwao Psychology of the Contemporary Values The Guidance Counselor of Small World Christian School had talked about the “Teenager Today” discussing the psychology in this stage such as Adolescent Period, Consequences of These Changes, Characteristics of Teenagers, The Call To Be Different and Things to Remember. Atty. Angeline Cabrera The Youth and The Law A lawyer by profession and a member of the academe had rendered a vivacious presentation of this very serious topic. She had discussed about The Child and Youth Welfare Code and was able to cite practical illustrations and interesting discussion which allowed her to effectively convey her profound subject matter to the young minds of the audience. SPO1 Erano Dela Cruz Anti-Bullying Campaign, Crimes Involving the Youth and Drug Abuse Prevention The Officer of Police Community Relations Unit of BCPO had shared a very informative lecture on his assigned topics. He elaborated on Crime Prevention
Tips, Protection Against Sex Criminals and Protection Against Mobile Phone Snatching. He also made a very comprehensive presentation on Bullying and a brief lecture with video showing related to Drug Abuse Prevention. It is worth mentioning that the participants were delegates from various organizations such as: SLU Rotaract Club, Barkada Kontra Droga, Cordillera Youth leaders, Child and Family Service Philippines Inc., Interact Club of Saint Louis Pacdal, Samahang Ilocano Kabagis. This is very remarkable as the Rotary Club of Baguio and Abanao Square had reached out to other groups of youth in the city thereby surpassing the customary set of audience for Advocacy Lectures. Certificates of Participation were duly given to each group to attest their attendance in this momentous event with a headcount of ninety-four (94)! Certificates of Appreciation and scrumptious cupcakes were given to the Speakers as expression of gratitude. Indeed an eventful day for us….exhausting…yes!…but very gratifying as we have achieved our purpose – to enhance the moral fiber of our youth and give our level best to give rise to future leaders and beyond doubt, we have commenced the “Month of The Future” on the right track.
This is not about an HBO series on vampires. Rather, it is about ‘bloodletting’, the donation of blood to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Pampanga Angeles City Chapter which is probably the easiest community service a Rotary club can do. Yet, probably one of the most important and lifesaving activity a Rotary club can do. Bloodletting is an easy project to implement because all a club has to do is coordinate the schedule and venue of the Red Cross personnel with the donors and provide snack. In our latest bloodletting, we were fortunate to have as donors the officers and members of the 355th Aviation Engineer Wing headed by B/G Elmer R. Amon as Wing Commander with headquarters at Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga which incidentally will celebrate its 66th foundation on 17 October. The 355th Aviation Engineer Wing does not have anything to do with airplanes; instead, it deals with horizontal and vertical constructions within and outside airbases of the Philippine Air Force. Tapping the AFP/PNP personnel as blood donors has an advantage because they regularly donate to the PRC thus; they already know the do’s
and don’ts days before donating blood.
Rotary Club of Balibago
True Blood by: PP Herman V. Sumadchat
355th AEW personnel manning the registration and give out Donor Interview Sheet
Bloodletting is normally done in the morning and carried out by about 10 PRC personnel bringing with them cots and various test equipment. Upon registering, a donor is given an ‘Interview Sheet’ that they fill-up relative to their Personal Data and Medical History. Thereafter, the donor is interviewed by a PRC doctor and if found qualified to donate blood, his/her blood pressure is taken and blood sample is drawn for blood typing (Type A, B, AB and O).with type ‘AB’ the rarest type thus called “royal blood” by PRC personnel. Last, the donor is asked to lay down on a cot and 450cc his/her blood is drawn. At the end of the process, the donor is given a boiled egg; a sandwich and juice drink and asked to remain ly-
ing on the cot for at least 30 minutes. And, finally, samples of donated blood is again drawn and placed in a test tube for further testing at the PRC-Angeles City Chapter office to ensure that said
they would be given the same quantity they donated for free. In addition, they can buy more at a discount. From the 355th Aviation Engineer Wing, the PRC Angeles City Chapter was able to draw 10,350cc of various types of blood from 23 donors including 1 type AB. As a bonus, we touched base
PRC doctor interviews a donor to ensure that all information’s listed in the Donor Sheet are correct. Also, tells the donor the complete procedures and do’s and don’ts after donating blood.
blood does not have the following transfusion-transmitted infections: Hepatitis B/C, HIV, Syphilis and Malaria. To the donors, they are given a donor’s card which they can show to any PRC Chapter when they or any member of their family or friends need blood and
Officers and donor personnel of the 355th Aviation Engineer Wing of the Philippine Air Force pose with members of the Philippine Red Cross – Angeles City Chapter and the Rotary Club of Balibago
with B/G Amon who is very much willing to sign a MOA with RC Balibago so we can do joint community services.
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Rotary Club of Dagupan East Rotary Club of Central San Fernando LU
Nature’s Call
Health Drive Supplemental Feeding (Joint Activity of IWCDE, RCDE and Rotaract & Interact Clubs of Dagupan East) Bliss Elementary School, Bonuan, Dagupan City
September 20, 2013 - Shoes Distribution – Sec. Violet and Spouse Richard of RC Ampang, Malaysia, sponsored a
Rotaract and interact clubs of dagupan east induction Nuestra Senora De Lasalette School September, 2013
joint project of Cluster 1A. The group distributed shoes, clothes and books to the children of Villaviciosa, Abra.
Rotary Club of Bangued
August 24, 2013 – Tree Planting Activity at Brgy. Upper San Agustin, Bauang, La Union of 500 Narra and Mahogany seedlings with Pres. Ariel, Dir. Jun and Rtn. Nanding together with STI College students.
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relief efforts for typhoon maring victims Dagupan People’s Astrodome August 22, 2013
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Rotarians Ed Avila, Willy Occiden-
tion course in any of our local uni-
tal, Karl Gabaen, Jen Aritao-Her-
versities for deserving students this
bolario, John Palaroan, Au Cabato,
coming second semester. Applicants
Khitz Ang, Dong Dizon.
must among others have a General Weighted Average of 85% and above and must be able to present the Income Tax Returns of their parents and other pertinent documents. The club shall pay for the tuition fee of two qualified applicants.
The Rotary CLub of Downtown Ses-
CBN TV Patrol-Northern Luzon
sion led by its President Jean Ham-
through its Chief Anchor Dhobbie
ada Del Rosario handed P5,000.00 de Guzman. The seven beneficiaries each by way of financial assistance
are John Phillip de la Pena, Lean-
to families of children with various dro Daodaoen, Jeanna Godoy, Linillnesses including Leukaemia, Hy-
The RCDS vowed to continue helping indigent patients referred to them for assistance. Meanwhile, the club is now accepting scholarship
da Severo, Elijaila Tomita,A.Joy P. applications for a four year Educadrocephalus and cancer. The seven Guevarra and SHaro F. Barian. The beneficiaries were identified by ABS
fund was sourced from the recent car raffle conducted by the Club last raffle prize was a 2013 Colt Mitsubi-
Financial Assistance
shi Mirage. Also present during the
RCDS helps ABS-CBN patients
September 1, 2013 where the Grand
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Rotary Club of Downtown Session
Rotary Club of Freeport Zone (Subic)
lief goods following the club’s Governor’s Visit on 28 September. The goods were partly funded by the donation of PHP20,000.00 to RCFZSB during its induction ceremonies by its mother club, RC Midtown Tarlac.
By: CP Raul Peralta of RC Freeport Zone (Subic Bay) & PP Mark Thomas of RC Olongapo Centennial Rotary Club of Freeport Zone (Subic ICTSI Foundation was initiated by Ann Bay) conducted a relief operation, im- Otchie Peralta who suggested to the mediately following the flooding which club’s Vice President Tony Ramos, the devastated Olongapo City and Subic. Chief Finance Officer of SBITC, ICTSI’s The floods were brought about by ty- subsidiary in Subic Bay Freeport Zone. phoon Usagi and the ensuing habagat Ann Otchie and VP Tony started coordinating the unpacking and repacking of the PHP500,000 worth of relief goods purchased by ICTSI Foundation in the morning of 26th of September, with several RCFZSB) members, family members, friends, as well as members of the club’s Rotaract club. The Rotaract Club of Freeport Zone (SB) proceeded to the SBITC compound located in the ship and container terminal port of or heavy rains which started Sunday Subic Bay Freeport Zone to start the renight, 22nd of September.
Wanting to do more, the clubs giving of relief goods to victims of flood and landslides in the evacuation center continued in Wawandue, Subic on the 29th of September a joint project with RCFZ’s Rotaract Club. The Rotaract Club of
Relief Goods
The funding of PHP500,000 was provided by the ICTSI Foundation, the CSR arm of the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. which operates ship and container terminals in different parts of the world. The relief project partnership between the Rotary Club of Freeport Zone Subic Bay (RCFZSB) and
lief operations. The unpacking, repacking and loading of the relief goods to a container van lasted until late afternoon. The goods were repacked into 1,000 bags for distribution to 1,000 families. Each bag consisted of rice, 10 canned food, instant noodles, coffee, and biscuits. The morning of 27 September several members of RCFZSB and Rotaract club with ICTSI/SBITC staff proceeded to Sta. Rita Barangay Multi-purpose Center for the distribution of the relief goods. The location, as well as the beneficiaries of the project was predetermined by the ICTSI staff through the barangay leaders of Sta. Rita. The RCFZSB under the leadership of club president, Sam Eslamieh, continued their giving of relief goods to a poor community on 12th Street, Olongapo City. The goods were given through the club’s Rotary Community Corp and the club’s partner in service, Project Life conducted the distribution of re-
Freeport Zone (SB) Rotaractors selected the location and the beneficiaries and funded by a portion of the donation of RC Midtown Tarlac along with funds raised by the Rotaract Club. 15
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RC Freeport Zone (Subic
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Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
Bay) could not wait to start of relief (SBMA) Rescue Team. RC Freeport operations following the unusually
Zone (Subic Bay)’s CP Raul Peralta
heavy rain from Sunday night the
and Rtn. Rachelle Peralta brought
22nd of September until Monday
2 boxes of instant cup noodles and
morning the 23rd of September.
joined President Sam in bringing
The rain caused much of Olongapo
food to the SBMA Fire Department
City and Subic and parts of Subic
rescue team. Teachers from Brent
Bay Freeport Zone to flood. Presi-
International School were requested
dent Sam Eslamieh was quick to
by President Sam to help out. The
respond to the situation by seeing
teachers were able provide cooked
Invited PP Ming Jao as the
a need to provide food to the ones
food, bottles of water, soda, and
inducting Officer and Guest
who were helping others unmindful
other goods. President Sam’s quick
of themselves. President Sam Es-
thinking and reaction was much ap-
lamieh announced the relief effort
preciated by the SBMA Rescue Team
in the morning to bring food to the
during this time of crisis.
Rotary Club of Freeport Zone (Subic)
Unsung Heroes By: Sec/PP Mark Thomas, RC Olongapo Centennial and CP Raul Peralta, RC Freeport Zone (Subic Bay) 16
Rotary Club of Metro San Fernando LU
Inductions
Inducted the New Set of Officers of the Santa Catalina Academy Interact Club and
of Honor and Speaker.
September 14, 2013 – Coastal Clean Up - RCMIN and Manzante NHS Interact Club Inducted new set of Officers joined hands in cleaning the shorelines of Manzante, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. of DMMMSU Rotaract Club
Rotary Club of Magsingal North
Coastal Care
and Invited PP Virgil Garcia as the Inducting Officer and Guest of Honor and Speaker.
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upcoming events March 28-30, 2014
Rotary Club of San Juan
Guidance
Presidential New Generations Conference in San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA
April 14, 2014 Presidential New Generations Conference in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Late May 2014 International RYLA in Sydney, Australia
May 30-31, 2014 - 2014 Rotaract Preconvention in Sydney, Australia
June 1-4, 2014 - 2014 Rotary International Convention in Sydney, Australia
Summer 2014 APRRC
July 25 - Aug. 1, 2014 Interota 2014 in Montreal & Toronto, Canada
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September 2013 – Interact Club induction, Career Guidance Counseling and awarding of seed money amounting to PhP 5, 000.00. In photo are PP Gerry with the Interact club President, Secretary and Adviser of the Bacnotan National High School.
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Freeport Zone. The Rotary Club of
Rotary Club of Tarlac Metro
Youth
Subic Bay started hosting the coastal cleanup and expanded the project outside of Subic Bay to include Olongapo City and all of Zambales. In 2012 nearly 144,000 volunteers came out in adverse with to clean up the beaches and inland water ways. This year 25,000 volunteers came out despite Typhoon Odette which affected so many individuals in
On September 21, 2013 Rotary
Club of Subic Bay President Troy
Clubs of District 3790 Cluster 4-C
Hammond.
came together to participate in the
Each year on the third Saturday of
5th annual International Coastal
September volunteers of 97 coun-
Clean-up organized by the Rotary tries clean the trash from the shoreClub of Subic Bay President Joyce-
line.
In 2009 the international
lin Antolin Torres and the Rotaract coastal cleanup started on Subic Bay
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habits of how they handle their everyday trash so as not to pollute our beautiful streams, rivers, and bays. All of which can impact the world if Olongapo City and Subic with flash individuals continue to discard our floods and landslides.
trash improperly. Each of us can
The International Coastal Cleanup
make a change through reducing,
does not only focus on cleaning up
reusing, and recycling the trash we
the shore but aims to educate and
create.
inspire individuals to change their
Polio eradication is a top priority of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As a major supporter of the GPEI, we contribute technical and financial resources to our GPEI partners to accelerate efforts to eradicate polio. Many of these strategies are proven, such as targeted vaccination campaigns, community mobilization, and stronger routine immunization efforts. We are also working with partners on innovative ways to enhance polio surveillance and outbreak response, accelerate the development and use of safer and more effective polio vaccines, and galvanize financial and political support for polio eradication efforts from both donor and polio-affected countries. The foundation has a unique ability to contribute to polio eradication by taking big risks and by making nontraditional investments that can lead to valuable program improvements. Examples include our funding for Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to replace handdrawn maps for campaign planning, GPS tracking to monitor the movement of vaccination campaign teams, and investments in polio vaccine research.
September 23, 2013 – The Rotary Club of Tarlac Metro in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Gerona conducted the Induction of Youth Officials in celebration of the New Generation Week for the period Sept 23 - 27,2013. 21
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September 28, 2013 Coastal Clean-up and Tree Planting – RC Vigan celebrated theInternational Coastal Clean Up Dayby teaming with the local government of Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur. They cleaned the coastal area and planted seedlings of mangrove and coconut at the shorelines of Brgy. Sived, Sto. Domingo with the Interact Clubs of Naglaoan NHS, Lussoc NHS, ISNHS and UNP. The project was supported by the local government of Sto. Domingo IS with volunteers from PNP Sto. Domingo , BFP of Sto. Domingo , LTO, PNRC - Vigan, DENR and DAR.
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40 plastic arm chairs were donated to the Bangbangolan Elementary school to be used by the population of students, related to the Basic Education & Literacy program goals of the club. This was coordinated by P / Sec. Victor F. Ortega. The school was represented by School Custodian Christine Viluan. IPP Ed Regala and Pres. Hailey Delfinado of the Innerwheel Club of San Fernando City paid a visit to the North Central School to talk about the Dear Santa Project, which is a project to help students who are need of assistance that the club can provide for them. They gave the school a couple of leaflets about the Dear Santa Project and a tarp that is to be hanged in the school premises.
Rotary Club of San Fernando (LU), Inc.
Education
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Rotary Club of
San Fabian September 05, 2013 What : RC San Fabian GV and 12th Induction Where : LDP Iceplant and Cold Storage, Barangay Mbilao, San Fabian, Pangasinan President : Ana Maria G.Lolim
Rotary Club of
Summer Capital September 02, 2013 What : RC Summer Capital 16th Induction Where : Hotel Supreme and Convention Plaza When : September 02, 2013 President : Edward Dogui-is 24
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Rotary Club of
Urdaneta September 07, 2013 What : RC Urdaneta 39th Induction Where : Villasis Auditorium President : Emeliza B. Mones
How do I register?
Registration Fees:
Register online at http://www.ryla.ro-
Fee includes Hotel Accomodation, Meals, Shirt, Seminar Kit
tary3790.org/
Before: October 05, 2013
Why register online?
Rotary Club of
Santa Barbara September 06, 2013 What : RC Santa Barbara 9th Induction Where :Jeck’s Pavilion 2, Calasiao, Pangasinan
The new and improved online registration system is easy & secure Confirmations (with letter of invitation) will be sent to you as soon as you complete your registration! RYLA D3790 2013 Details Seminar Date: October 25-27, 2013 Venue: Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City
Rotaractors, Interactors and Guest: PhP 2500.00 Rotarians: PhP 3000.00 Before: October 17, 2013
Rotaractors, Interactors and Guest: PhP 2750.00 Rotarians: PhP 3250.00 Deadline of Registration is October 17, 2013. No On-Site Registration
President : Florante C. Natividad
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Rotary Club of
Bayambang September 13, 2013 What : RC Bayambang GV and Induction Where : St. Vincent Gym, Bayambang, Pangasinan President : Estelita A. Bautista
Rotary Club of
Metro Malasiqui / Metro San Carlos September 12, 2013 What : RC Metro Malasiqui and RC Metro San Carlos Joint GV and Induction Where :Calasiao Parish and Jeck’s Pavilion, Calasiao, Pangasinan Presidents : RC Metro Malasiqui - Pete F. Cruz RC Metro San Carlos - Joelito M. Pata 28
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Rotary Club of
Rotary Club of
September 14, 2013
September 16, 2013
San Fabian What : RC Western Tarlac 35th Induction Where : Camiling Sports Complex, Camiling, Tarlac President : Gladys A. Resurreccion
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Metro Baguio What : RC Metro Baguio 27th Charter Anniversary and Induction Where : Ballroom, Baguio Country Club President : Teofilo M. Malapit
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Rotary Club of
Paniqui September 17, 2013 What : RC Paniqui GV and 26th Induction Where : Huat Chan Restaurant and Fortune Seafood Restaurant, Tarlac City President : Francisco L. Mamerga
Rotary Club of
Northern Tarlac September 18, 2013 What : RC Northern Tarlac GV and Induction Where : Paniqui, Tarlac City President : August T. Domingo
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Rotary Club of
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Rotary Club of
Melting Pot Tarlac
Binmaley
September 18, 2013
September 20, 2013
What : RC Melting Pot GV and Induction
What : RC Binmaley GV and Induction
Where : Max’s Restaurant, San Miguel, Tarlac City
Where :Enzo Hotel, Binmaley, Pangasinan
President : Francis Legaspi
President : Wilfredo Poquiz
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Rotary Club of
Metro Dagupan
Freeport Zone
September 22, 2013
September 24, 2013
What : RC Metro Dagupan GV and Induction
What : RC Freeport Zone (Subic Bay) Induction
Where : Star Plaza Hotel, Dagupan City
Where : Silk Pavillion, Segara Villa, Waterfront Zone, Subic Bay
President : Myrna C. Lopez
Freeport Zone President : Sam Eslamieh
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Rotary Club of
Pampanga North September 26, 2013 What : RC Pampanga North Induction Where :PAGCOR Casino, Angeles, Pampanga President : Gloria R. Pascual
Rotary Club of
Olongapo September 27, 2013 What : RC Olongapo Induction Where : Olongapo President : Neric D. Bada Jr.
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Rotary Club of
Mangaldan
Urdaneta Mid - City
September 29, 2013
September 30, 2013
What :RC Mangaldan ‘94 21st Induction
What : RC Urdaneta Mid-City 2nd Induction
Where : LFC Center, Boquig-Bonoan, Dagupan City
Where : Huatchan Restaurant, Urdaneta, Pangasinan
President : Saturnino L. De Guzman
When : September 30, 2013 President : Myrna Asuncion
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Zone 6B, 7A and 10B. December 6-8, 2013 at Taipei Grand Hotel.
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