Ang Kumintang_August 1-15, 2022_7th Issue

RC MANILA PREMIER

“Sisterhood club agreement” intends to forge lasting relationships with partnering with other Rotary clubs to increase collaboration for a global network of fellowship, service projects, and world understanding.

Rotarian’s Humor Monger

The Rotary Club of Batangas, thru the imaginative leadership of Genuine Service President Arnel Pulla, renewed the “sisterhood club agreement with the Rotary Club of Manila Premier” last August 16, 2022 at the Grand Ballroom of Elorde Sports Center in Sucat Road, San Antonio, Parañaque City. GSP Arnel and PLP Arlene Roxas of RC Manila Premier signed the renewal of sisterhood club agreement while PP Jenny Untalan and PP Ross Evangelio of the club and PP Ji Hyuk “Jay” Jang and DG Joyce Ambray of RC Manila Premier witnessed the MOA renewal during their 6th induction rites

Rotarian’s Words of Wisdom RI’s General Secretary

ABC’s of Rotary

Rotary’s general secretary and the executive team oversee a staff of more than 800, who serve Rotary members from our world headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA, and seven international offices. The General Secretary is a member of the Rotary International Board of Directors and The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees. The day to day operations of RI’s Secretariat are under the supervision of the general secretary, the top professional officer of Rotary. He is the secretary of all Rotary committees as well as the Council on Legislation, regional conferences, and the annual Rotary convention. The general secretary is appointed by the RI board for a term of not more than five years and is usually re elected.

Since 1910, nine men have served in that position. Chesley Perry, the original general secretary, served from 1910 to 1942. Others who followed were Phil Lovejoy (1942 52), George Means (1953 72), Harry Stewart (1972 78), Herb Pigman (1979 86), Philip Lindsey (1986 90), Spencer Robinson, Jr. (1990 93) and Geoffrey Large (1995 97). Herb Pigman was re elected in 1993. S. Aaron Hyatt was appointed in 1997 and today’s RI General Secretary is John Hewko from the Rotary Club of Kyiv, Ukraine. Throughout the history of Rotary, the personal influence and administrative skills of our general secretaries have significantly shaped the course of Rotary programs and activities.

Rotary Marker

Enhancing public image and awareness is one of the goals of Rotary International and “Rotary marker” is one of those things

Rotary marker symbolizes the presence of a club in any location that creates public awareness about Rotary, builds positive image to the club, inspire potential donors, and attract

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The Rotary Club of Batangas, thru the imaginative leadership of Genuine President Arnel Pulla, conducted the “Groundbreaking Ceremony of Rotary Marker” last August 10, 2022 at Barangay Sampaga Centro in Batangas City. DG Gina Sy was the “guest of honor” in this morning activity, along with GSP Arnel and some member Rotarians. The proposed directional marker is located at the corner of Tingga-Pinamucan Bypass Road and the national road from Batangas City to Lobo (Governor Antonio Carpio Road).

MEET

MEMBER

ELSIE HANSEN

Fosnavag,Norway

Rotary Club of Batangas

Rtn Elsie Hansen isaFilipinamarriedto a Norwegian national, Rtn Kato Andre Hansen. Originally with roots from the island province of Oriental Mindoro, she graduated with a collegiate degree in Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.

Rtn Elsie also took Masteral in Migration Pedagogy. She previously works as a Court Magistrate Interpreter. An avid golfer and tennis player at 60 years old, she is also into cycling and swimming. Painting and drawing are also her hobbies and pastime. When she and Kato are here in the Philippines, they stay in their home at PonteFinoResidenceinBatangasCity.

ELSIE Cajayon HANSEN

The ROTARY MARKER Groundbreaking Rites: District Governor Gina Sy was the “guest of honor” of the Rotary Club of Batangas during the groundbreaking ceremony of the proposed “Rotary Directional Marker” located in Barangay Sampaga Centro (located at the corner of Governor Antonio Carpio Road and the newly opened Tingga Pinamucan Bypass Road) last August 10, 2022.

AUGUST is MEMBERSHIP MONTH

Well not really, every month is membership month! We need to have a conversation about membership! Members of Rotary are the most important asset we have. A diverse range of members allows us to do a diverse range of activities, transfers a diverse range of skills and gives the opportunity for a diverse range of experiences. Members should not be just bums on seats. We need to have an active meaningful involvement within the club, a purpose to fulfill and an expectation of satisfaction that what we are doing has meaning.

We should be actively seeking people who can help us achieve projects that our current skillset cannot. People who have projects or ideas that they cannot achieve alone. People who can contribute to our own well-being by their very positive approach and sense of community. Rotary should be challenging, fun, and have the purpose, significance, fulfillment, and satisfaction. Find the right people and who knows what we can achieve! Every month is Membership Month. Right now, while we are on Zoom it is a perfect time to invite a friend or colleague to a meeting, show them our website, look us up on Facebook and show what we do.

Why Would I Join Rotary?

Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the mostactivecitizensofanycommunity. The “opportunity to serve” one of the reasons for Rotary membership. Rotaryisaserviceclubanditsproduct is serving people. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian; the chance to do something for somebody else and to sensetheself fulfillmentthatcomesin the process and return of that satisfaction to one's own life. Becoming a Rotarian is richly a very rewardingexperience.

IMING LAUDABLE P

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ARNEL L. PULLA Genuine Service President

JOCELYN E. CANTRE Vice President

KENNETH M. SUAREZ President Elect

SULPICIA R. DE CHAVEZ Genuine Service Secretary

MARIA ROSA VILLA C. CLET

ROBERT IÑIGO D. SANCHEZ Assistant Secretary LORNA L. ABACAN Treasurer

SANDRA D. ARCE Assistant Treasurer

GERARDO B. AGUADO II Auditor

GERARDO E. DE CHAVEZ SEAN G. MACARAIG Sergeant at Arms

PP ARMANDO C. LAZARTE Public Relations Officer

PP MARIA JENNY D. UNTALAN CICO / Bulletin Chair

PP BERNARDO C. HORNILLA Club Trainor

IPP ROWENA V. GONZALES Immediate Past President Ex Officio COMMITTEE CHAIR

PP ROSENDO A. EVANGELIO Club Administration / Bulletin Editor in Chief

PP ARMANDO B. GONZALES Membership

GUILBERT B. ALEA Service Project

MARIA ALETH A. LAZARTE Public Image

PP MARIO V. CONTRERAS

PN ADY A. ILANO The Rotary Foundation

PP MARIO VITTORIO A. MARIÑO Finance

PP ELOISA ANGELA D. PORTUGAL Rotary Community Corps

PP MARIO V. CONTRERAS GERARDO B. AGUADO II Global & District Grants

NOLI B. EBORA NELSON J. CHAVEZ Health & Sports

EDGARDO D. FERNANDEZ NONOY B. EBORA Club Event Coordinators & Awards

ALYSSA RENEE C. ATIENZA MARIANE T. ESTIPONA Legal Council

PP VICTORIO FRANCIS B. CASTILLO Council of Past Presidents SERVICE DIRECTOR

APRIL ALETH M. PIELAGO Club Service

PP ERIC U. ROBLES

PP LEON M. MANALO Community Service

NOEL L. CAMO Vocational Service

ELSIE C. HANSEN ALAGAPPAN M. RAMACHANDRAN International Service

EDGARDO D. FERNANDEZ Youth Service

KARLOS EMMANJUEL A. BUTED Rotaract

MARIA ALETH A. LAZARTE Interact

SERGIE REX M. ATIENZA Rotakids

FOCUS LEAD

PP ARMANDO C. LAZARTE

& Conflict Prevention LOUI LEE L. DE LEON Disease Prevention &Treatment

PP BERNARDO C. HORNILLA Water, Sanitation& Hygiene

PP MARIA CLAUDETTE A. ALDAY Maternal &Child Health

LORENZO A. GAMBOA JR. Basic Education &Literacy

EMELITA C. UNTALAN

Economic Development

JUAN D. CALALUAN

and Conflict Prevention OLIVER Z. MACATANGAY Environment

GSP Arnel, PP Jenny and PP Ross pose with key members of RC Manila Premier during their induction rites

GSP Arnel poses with other Rotary clubs’ presidents during the signing of sisterhood with RC Manila Premier

PARTNERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Launched in 2016, JG Summit Olefins Corporation’s One Million Trees Project aims to plant one million indigenous and fruit bearing tree seedlings in Batangas, the host province of JGSOC’s petrochemical business and in other areas where regreening and forest rehabilitation projects are needed.

The Rotary Club of Batangas, thru the imaginative leadership of Genuine Service President Arnel Pulla for RY 2022 2023, received a certificate of appreciation from JG Summit Olefin Corporation during the awarding ceremony held last August 15, 2022 at PGENRO’s Conference Room in Batangas Provincial Capitol, Batangas City. The award is in recognition for the partnership in jointly pursuing the One Million Trees Project initiated by JGSOC. The club thru GSP Arnel likewise handed over a certificate of appreciation to JGSOC for being a Partner in Service for the purpose of environmental protection and preservation.

ORIENTATION OF NEW MEMBERS

For most Rotary clubs, the orientation of new members is a pre requisite to become a full pledged Rotarian and it plays a vital role in helping these members internalize what it means to be a Rotarian. The club membership offers to meet with the new members for a one on one meet and greet or just an evening event to orient new members for the basics of Rotary and other related Rotary information.

The Rotary Club of Batangas, thru the imaginative leadership of Genuine Service President Arnel Pulla for RY 2022-2023, conducted orientation of new members during the 5th regular club meeting held “virtually” last August 16, 2022. There were seven (7) new members who attended this requisite activity for new prospective Rotarians. Some of the important topics that were discussed during the evening event include the 3 T’s of Rotary, the Obligations of Rotarians, brief history of the club, and personal testimony of senior and neophyte members.

Rotary International (RI) is a global organization that is doing service projects of tremendous value to the world and of greater impact to the community in need. Thus, it greatly benefits people, mostly the disadvantaged and underprivilege, to the extent that each Rotary club is successful in achieving the tasks and goals set for it and one factor which contributes to the success of any club is LEADERSHIP. The Awesome Duo

DG Gina Sy & GSP Arnel Pulla

Genuine Service Presidents (GSPs) with DG Gina Sy during PESECTS 2022

Partners-in-Service of the Rotary Club of Batangas

Rotary clubs and service partners play a vital role in doing a successful community service. Many of the Rotarians have taken the initiative to lead, involve in community service, do skills based volunteerism projects. This is what the Rotarians do… the work of the club will only become vital as your community seeks out for more collaborative endeavors to address their needs. Rotary club have connected with several partners; thus, Rotarians have given much pride in bringing Rotary brand far and wide reached.