ROTARY CLUB OF SAN PEDRO SOUTH RI District 3820 Club Number 31517 Chartered April 23, 1996 Regular Meeting every Friday 8:00 PM Barangay e-Library, Pacita Complex - 1 San Pedro, Laguna
RESTITUTO “Resty V. RAMOS Ex-Officio/ IPP Club Bulletin Editor
DANIEL ALVIAR Legal Officer
JOHNNY SABALDAN Sgt at Arms
DAN VALERIO CICO / Chairman
New Generation Service
ROSE CELIS CP / PDG
REY F. BONGAO PE/Secretary/ Club Service
YOLANDA A. MONTIFAR President
SHIRLEY TEJERO Treasurer Finance Service
ROSE RAMIDO
Assistant Secretary
AG NORVIC D. SOLIDUM Assistant Governor
REYNALDO H. CASTILLO District Governor
KALYAN BANERJEE RI President
REGINA DATOC
Assistant Treasurer
JOVIL BAGABALDO
Protocol Officer
ADELA REYES Chairman Vocational Service
PP VER NAVARRO Chairman TRF
AG NORVIC D. SOLIDUM Public Relations
BEBOT MELGAR Chairman Special Projects
AG NORVIC SOLIDUM Chairman Public Relations
PN FE AQUINDE Director Club Admin.
RENE BLANCO Auditor
LITA GREY Chairman Community Service
EMILLIE BAGULBAGUL
Chairman RYLA
PP DANNY BERCILES Chairman Leadership Development
PP CELY MOREÑO Chairman International Service
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EDITORIAL BOARD
TONIGHT’S CHAIR
The Rotary Club of San Pedro South Publisher
DIR. BEBOT MELGAR
Yolanda A. Montifar President Reynaldo “Rey” Bongao Secretary Restituto V. Ramos Editor-In-Chief All Active Rotarians Contributors
The Golden Key was adapted in honor of St. Peter, the patron saint of San Pedro, who is believed to be holding the key to heaven. It is also in recognition at the club’s pioneering effort as the first club in San Pedro, to open the portals of Rotary International to female members. RCSPS was the “key” for the active partnership of both genders in working for the achievement of all the Rotary Objectives. The Golden Key accepts comments, suggestion and contributions from all active Rotarians. Materials for publications should be forwarded to: EIC– Resty Ramos CP#09153722336 E-@dd: rstyramos@yahoo.com SEC. Rey Bongao CP# -09162361201 E-@dd : rfbongao@gmail.com PRES: Yolly Montifar CP# 09209549176 E-@add :yamontifar@yahoo.com
June 08, 2012
PROGRAMME CALL TO ORDER EP Yolly Montifar INVOCATION
PO Johnny Sabaldan NATIONAL ANTHEM
Asst. Treas. Gigi Datoc RECITATION of 4-WAY TEST & OBJECT OF ROTARY
Rtn. Emmie Bagulbagul ANYTHING GOES/JOKER’S TIME
Any Rotarian CORRESPONDENCE/ ANNOUNCEMENT
IP Rey Bongao ROTARY INFORMATION/ CLASSIFICATION TALK
COMMITTEE REPORT PRESIDENT’S TIME EP Yolly Montifar OTHER MATTERS CLOSING SONG
PO Johnny Sabaldan FELLOWSHIP
ADJOURNMENT EP Yolly Montifar
Club Secretariat at Brgy. San Vicente, Barangay e- Library, Phase 2 Pacita Complex 1
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RI President—KALYAN BANERJEE June 2012 My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary, June is a time to reflect on the Rotary year that has nearly passed, and to look forward to the one that is soon to begin. We look back at what we have accomplished and measure our progress toward the goals we have set for ourselves. In Rotary, we may pause to reflect, but never to rest on our laurels – for as much as we have achieved, we are always aware of how much there is still to do. The 2011-12 year has been a time of significant progress. Binota and I have been fortunate to have visited different parts of the Rotary world and seen the many ways that Rotarians everywhere Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. In South Sudan, we met with Rotarians who are determined to make a difference despite tremendous challenges. The humanitarian problems in that nation are enormous, and begin with the most basic: At the moment, South Sudan lacks a single functional hospital. I am confident that in the coming year, Rotarians around the world will reach out to our newest Rotary country with the support and help it will need. In Uganda, I was delighted and heartened to discover how many government ministers and officials are Rotarians, and to see them bringing the ideals of Rotary to life in their service. In Kathmandu, I was overwhelmed as countries of South Asia – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka – came together to vow to make the region 100 percent literate by 2017. In Fiji and Vanuatu in the South Pacific, I was moved by Rotarians who are helping to lower child mortality and provide safe housing. In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, I was delighted by the statement of Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al-Nahayan, minister of higher education and scientific research: “We are looking forward eagerly to Rotary starting its first club here.” And in Valdivia, Chile, as close to the South Pole as Binota and I have been, we were moved by Rotarians’ work with children who have mental disabilities. But most of all, we found our hearts warmed by the welcome we received all over the world – and by the sight of so many Rotarians living the Rotary ideal, and choosing to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. I thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president, and look forward to working together to build Peace Through Service.
KALYAN BANERJEE
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President’s Message.com Good day Fellow Rotarians! This is it...the moment has come for me to handover the leadership to Peacebuilder President Rey... likewise, whether he likes it or not, he has to accept also the responsibilities, accountabilities, and all the "i-ties" of the Club. But before I finally step-down, let me express my utmost gratitude to all of you...from day 1 of RY2011-2012 - the new ones like Rtns. Clemence and Rosa after their induction have shown their enthusiasm and interest in this prestigious organization by getting involved in most of the activities in the latter part of Rotary Year. Rtn. Rosa has not yet attended any District activity and yet she attended already RI Convention in Bangkok. Some members due to reasons beyond their control, have helped half-way of the year...but four members helped and supported me all throughout the Embracing Year. To all of you, in behalf of my family, MARAMING- MARAMING SALAMAT PO from the bottom of my heart! I hope PB Pres. Rey will accept also this unsolicited advice..."You may not get much out of any one person, but your connectedness to the members is going to help push you forward in doing "PEACE through SERVICE." Expect our 100% support - mapa District or mapa International man. For the Embracing Year, i am pleased to report to you that we're able to accomplished 62 projects that the District accepted and approved - this time, I would like to thank Prudence for doing the website reporting - (please refer to the tarp on the wall and page for the list of projects done in Embracing Rotary Year). Thank you and Godbless us all!!! All the way in Rotary Service, EP Yolly
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DISTRICT INFO
June 24, 2012, 1:00 PM/ Sunday, District Recognition and Awards Ceremony, DRAC Hotel Pontefino, Bat City, Host, RC Lipa South ,Pre-reg. P600 until June 15, On-site, P700 Attire: Male; black suit, Female; Cocktail dress Deposit at BDO Accnt No.1880093039, Accnt Name: Bernadine B. Go June 30, 2012 / Saturday, District Hand-over and Mass Induction for RY 2012-2013 Venue: Cultural Center of Laguna @Sta Cruz, Laguna District Chairs: PP Cheryl Day Juan & PP Cely Moreno ; Host Club: RC Pagsanjan & RC San Pedro South; Registration fee: P500, Reg time: 5:00 pm; Attire: Male, Barong, Ladies, Filipiniana with a touch of green; Deposit at BPI Account No. 342 915 0905 ; Account name: Neriza D. Garcia July 1, 2012 / Sunday, District Kick-off Project for RY 2012-2013 (Treeplanting) Venue: District-wide, District Chairs: PP Lzl Ampatuan & IPP Irvin Alcala Host Clubs: RC Cabuyao Circle & RC Lucena South July 6, 2012 /Friday / 9:00 am to 12 noon, Governor’s visit to RC San Pedro South Venue : Stonecrest Clubhouse, Stonecrest, San Pedro, Laguna; Per capita: P750 July 7, 2012 / Saturday, District TRF Seminar, David’s Tea House No. 8440 National Highway, Brgy. Lecheria, Central Area Calamba City, Laguna July 28. 2012/Saturday, New Generation & Grants Management Seminar Aug 11, 2012/Saturday, Membership Development & PR Seminar Sept 29-30, 2012/ Sat-Sun, District RYLA Oct 13-14, 2012/ Sat-Sun, GSE Selection Nov 16-18, 2012, Selangor Rotary Zone Institute, Reg fee; RM 600 (about P8,400), until Oct 15, 2012 Jan 25-27, 2013 , Peace Forum, Honolulu, Hawaii June 23-26, 2013. RI Convention, Lisbon, Portugal
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Dear Peacebuilder presidents and Rotarians, The coming RY is very important for Rotary for it is the last year before all Rotary districts in the whole world shift to the Future Vision Plan (FVP). It is imperative also that all clubs be informed of what is going to happen, what are we supposed to do and what are we supposed to know, thus the need for the 7 Rotarians from your respective clubs to attend the TRF Seminar on July 7. If you all remember that I announced during the PETS that all clubs need to be qualified as TRF rolls out the FVP. I would like to make it clear that this TRF Seminar is "NOT" the Grants Management Seminar the district is required to do this coming RY. This is just one of the many trainings we need to do for us to have a hassle free shift to FVP. During the Business meeting in Dusit, PDG Onye (as incoming DRFCC in RY 13-14) proposed a resolution for the club qualification requirement, which includes the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which the club leaders need to sign, as a basic requirement of TRF. I was hoping that we had more questions on that resolution during the meeting. Sadly,
nobody asked anything about it. I also
believe the approved resolution has been sent out to all clubs by PDG Onye and the Embracing presidents have discussed it in your regular
meeting. If you have not done so, please do it before your
year ends. This is one act that you need to do before you leave office. We all look forward for all the clubs to be represented in the coming TRF Seminar with all 7 Rotarians listed below in tow. The host club, RC Los Banos will be in touch with you for the Seminar details. Program will be sent to the egroup soon. At this juncture, I would like to congratulate the Embracing Presidents for a great year and we look forward to see the Peacebuilder Presidents start their year full of enthusiasm.
Yours in Rotary Service, Michael E. Lirio, CPA Regional Foundation Alumni Coordinator, Zone 7A, RY 2010-13 Centennial District Governor, RY 2004-05 Rotary International District 3820
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CLUB NEWS
“EDUKASYON, SAGOT SA PANGARAP MO” The Rotary Club of San Pedro South held its book donation activity last Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Paradise, Maligaya 6 & 7 Daycare Centers, Brgy. San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna, headed by Incoming President Rey Bongao, as part of the kick-off project under his term for RY 2012-2013. Dubbed “Edukasyon, Sagot sa Pangarap Mo”, the book giving activity, Rotarians hand out sets of books (Reading Made Fun, Writing Made Fun) to students in Kinder and Nursery. Teachers, Ms. Melinda Atanoso of Paradise Day Care and Ms. Erna Torremucha of Maligaya 6 & 7 graciously accepted the books in behalf of their students as enthusiastic parents look on. Other Rotarians present in the day-long book giving activity were Incoming AG Resty Ramos, IPE Fe Aquinde, Treas. Shirley Tejero, Dir. Ading Reyes, Rtn. Bessie Garcia, Rtn. Clemence Panopio and Rtn. Rose Valignota. RS Luz Bongao joined them in the afternoon. On the same day, IP Rey Bongao and IPE Fe Aquinde saw the initial laying of the RCSPS Waiting Shed along San Vicente Rd., near Total Gas Station. By: Prudence Malayas
ON TO PARADISE: IP Rey Bongao with IAG Resty, IPE Fe, Treas. Shirley, Dir. Ading, Rtn. Bessie, Rtn. Clemence & Rtn. Rose Valignota, troop down to Paradise Day Care Center to donate books to indigent children in preparatory level.
Rtn. Rose Valignota, Rtn. Bessie Garcia, and Incoming AG Resty Ramos interact with students of Paradise Day Care Center, as IP Rey and Dir. Ading looks on.
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IAG Resty Ramos introduce the Rotarians to the children, while IP Rey gave a little pep talk.
A student received an ID Tag donated by IP Rey w/ Rotarian Bessie assisting him.
IPE Fe, Rtn. Bessie, IP Rey, Dir. Ading & Treas. Shirley hand over the books to Tr. Melinda Atanoso of Paradise Day Care Center.
Nursery & Kinder students of Maligaya 6 & 7 happily accepted their books from generous Rotarians.
Installation of RCSPS Waiting Shed at San Vicente Rd., near Total Gas Station.
Two of the students of Maligaya Day Care Centers hold on to their new books.
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RI NEWS
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What Makes Polio an Emergency? On the 25th of May, the World Health Assembly declared polio a programmatic emergency for global public health. The Global Poverty Project interviewed Bruce Aylward, assistant directorgeneral at the World Health Organization (WHO) Why now?
Bruce Aylward addressing Rotarians at the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. Rotary Images
Three things were driving the ministers of health of the world in declaring polio an emergency: first – on a positive note – polio eradication has reached a tipping point. India, the country that was responsible for almost half the world’s cases just two years ago, has now passed an entire year without reporting a case, providing incontrovertible evidence that polio can be eradicated anywhere.
However, and this is the ministers’ second point, polio cases unexpectedly – and alarmingly – surged late last year in the three remaining endemic countries, from where it would undoubtedly make a global comeback unless it is completely eradicated. And third, the ministers saw further evidence that when polio spreads to polio-free places, it is increasingly deadly. In Tajikistan and Congo in 2010, and in China in 2011, polio paralyzed adults as well as children in these outbreaks with high fatality rates among the adults, reaching nearly 50 percent in some of these places. This is on top of other research that has recently shown that if we let this opportunity slip through our fingers, we will soon be seeing more than 200,000 children again being paralyzed by polio each year. That’s not just a number, that’s children’s lives changed forever. Many of them would die. If there was a tsunami coming, with 200,000 children in its path, we would do everything we could to get the children out of harm’s way. How can ordinary people help? The first thing you can do is to sign the petition on the Global Poverty Project’s website to let world leaders know that you want them to make good on their promises to get polio finished. Presidents and prime ministers are, after all, answerable to their constituents. Follow End Polio Now on Twitter and Facebook to find out about other simple actions you can take. Then, if you want to get further involved, you can join your local Rotary club. RI is a fantastic organization – it was a couple of Rotarians that started the whole global movement to eradicate polio and they continue to campaign, raise money and volunteer in polio-infected countries today. You can also donate to Rotary’s PolioPlus Fund. You can make a difference. It is everyone’s responsibility to see polio eradicated. Once we do, we will have achieved something extraordinary for all the world’s children forever. Rotary International -- June 7, 2012
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CLUB INFO
Plans and Programs for Presentation during DG’s Visit -Chairpersons Club assembly – Rey Bongao
On To Selangor - Rose Celis
Club admin – Fe Aquinde
On To RI Convention -Rose Celis
Bingo socials - Bessie/ Emie
2012-2013 PROJECTS - ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Lecture on membership - Resty/ Rey 4-way test signage - Norvic/ Resty RYLA - Emie Drug Control and Prevention - Dan/ Resty Rotaract/Interact- Resty/ Dan MOPST- Bebot/ Norvic (to be held every two years but included in plans and programs)
Suggested Impact Projects : Newborn Screening - Rose C. To Talk to Dra Arojo, Rural Health Center and look for Oby-Gyne SSS Membership - Lita Grey (Coverage and Information Drive for Informal Settlers/Tricycle Drivers) Hepa B Vaccination - Rose C.
Career Guidance - Joy/Ting
RCSPS Turnover - June 15
Classification Talk - Joy
DRAC - June 24
Dengue Prevention Seminar -Partnership With Rotaract
District Tree Planting - Resty
Medical/Dental Missions For 11 Daycare Centers Shirley/Cely Buntis Party – Clemence San Pedro River Clean Up - Shirley Water For Life - Lita Grey (study the cost of cartridge of filter and sharing of expenses with PTA)
Gov's Visit - Yolly/Fe Bingo Bonanza - Bessie/Emi New Generation/Grants Management - Dan Christmas Party - Gigi/Clemence District Christmas Party - Resty Valentines Party -Gigi/Clemence
Blood Letting - Fe Joint With Rotaract
Summer Outing - Rey
Aklat Ng Kaalamanan Tulong - Handog Ng Rotarians - Resty
Dugo Mo Buhay Ko - District -Resty Club Level Tree Planting -
Kinabukasan Ng Kabataan Aming Pinahahalagahan Bebot/Cherry (To Donate to 4 Day Care Centers)
Job Fair -Lita
Solar Bottle Light - Resty
Operation Tuli - Ading to Coordinate with PCHAI on Possible Partnership
Mahaling Natin Ang Ating Wika At Kultura - Bebot/ Gigi
WCS Project Link - Resty
RCC -Yolly/Fe (Southville 3A) Disaster Preparedness - Rose Celis/Dan,(Invite Speaker To Conduct Seminar)
Halloween Trick or Treat -Gigi/Bebot District Rotaract/Interact - Resty/Dan Balitang Pinoy News - Norvic
Rotta-Lotto - Ading
Waiting Sheds - RY 2012-2913-Rey..
Nominate A GSE Team Leader/Member -Rose Celis (Club to Conduct Screening/Selection Of Candidate)
TRF Pledges- Usd1000 Cely, Rose Celis - $1000, Erey $1000
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CLUB INFO RC SAN PEDRO SOUTH PROJECTS DONE FOR RY 2011-2012 CLUB SERVICE: 1. Attendance to various RI/District Projects/events - DISTASS - PESETS - Seamless Seminar - Attendance to various Club Inductions - Installation & Induction of Embracing Presidents - District Christmas Party - Zone Institute - Rotary Anniversary Motorcade - District Tree Planting - DISCON 2012 - RI CONVENTION 1. 16TH Turn-over & Installation of Officers 2. Governor’s Visit 3. 1st and 2nd Club Assemblies 4. RC Guimaras Sister Club Agreement 5. RCSPS Christmas Party 6. Bingo Bonanza 7. Valentine’s Party & Launching of MOPST 8. Membership Recruitment and Retention VOCATIONAL SERVICE: 1. Gawad Parangal 2. Search for Most Outstanding Public School Teachers 3. Organization of Rotary Community Corps (RCC) in Southville 3A COMMUNITY SERVICE: 1. De-worming 2. Buntis Party 3. Dugo Mo, Buhay Ko (Blood Letting Campaign) 4. Maligay 7 Day Care Health Kits Distribution 5. Dental & Medical Mission of Day Care Centers 6. Water for Life 7. Deepwell Installation 8. TV/DVD Player Donation to Manggahan Daycare 9. Kaalaman Tulong Handog ng Rotarians 10. Cosmetology Kit Distribution 11. International Coastal Clean Up 12. District Tree Planting 13. Club-level Tree Planting
Continued on p. 11
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CLUB INFO Continued from p. 10
14. San Pedro Probus Induction / Acquaintance Party 15. Operation Tuli KICK OFF PROJECTS: 1. Raincoats, School Supplies & Health Kits Distribution 2. Kinabukasan ng Kabataan, Aming Pinahahalagahan (Book Donation) 3. Sollar Bottle Lights Installation 4. Operation Smile INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: 1. WCS Project Link (Scholarship) 2. Planning for GSE Hosting 3. GSE Hosting 4. GSE Farewell Party 5. Rotary Community Corp. 25th Anniversary NEW GENERATION SERVICE: 1. Area 1 Group 1 Local RYLA 2. Toys for Totoys (Christmas gift-giving) 3. Halloween Trick or Treat 4. DISTRICT RYLA (Rotaract Sponsorhip) 5. INTERACT DISCON (Sponsorship) 6. ROTARACT DISCON (Sponsorship) PUBLIC IMAGE: 1. End Polio Now Billboard & Sendong Donation
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THE GOLDEN KEY Vol. XVI—Weekly Bulletin of RCSPS ID No
Last Name
First Name
1 2
6204262 6722774
Alviar (PHSM) Aquinde (PHSM)
Daniel Leofila
1-Jun-12 a
8-Jun-12 a
3
5336366
Bagabaldo
Jovil
a
a
4
6835522
Bagulbagul
Emilie
5
6167381
Berciles (PHF)
Danilo
a
a
6
8231444
Blanco
Rene
7
6021169
Bongao (PHF)
Reynaldo
8
2527348
Celis (MPHF)
Rosita
9
8267974
Dacanay
Cherry
10 6069826
Garcia (PHF)
Bersabe
11 6750258
Grey (PHF)
Angelita
m
12 6934980
Datoc (PHF)
Regina
a
13 7022257
Melgar (PHSM)
Alex
m
m
14 5716404
Montifar (PHF)
Yolanda
m
15 5716407
Moreno (PHF)
Cely
a
16 5611086
Nario (PHSM)
Emerita
a
17 6167250
Navarro (PHF)
Virgilio
18 8432261
Panopio
Clemence
m
19 5732153
Poblador
Connie
a
a
20 6578089
Ramos (PHF)
Restituto
m
21 2527400
Reyes (PHSM)
Adela
m
22 3417886
Sabaldan (PHF)
Juan
m
23 5716423
Solidum (MPHF)
Norvic
a
24 6750200
Tejero (PHF)
Shirley
25 8432256
Templo
Linda
a
a
26 8231464
Valerio (PHSM)
Dan
27 8432254
Valignota
Rose
m
m
28 8267987
Vindollo
Zeny
a
a
29 8432244
Zabala
Andres
a
a
30 6441055
Young
Nona
a
a
31
Monsale
Ma. Fe
a
32
Lagrimas
Joy
a
15-Jun-12
12 22-Jun-12
MPHF-multiple Paul Harris Fellow, PHF- Paul Harris Fellow, PHSM-sustaining member, - present, m-make-up, a - absent
OUR PRAYER O ever loving and eternal God We thank you for this opportunity You have given us to serve The least of our brethren Let your spirit be In our minds to guide our thoughts Towards the truth Upon our lips to preserve us from Speaking ill of others In our hearts to foster love And serve our fellowmen above ourselves, As we Reach within to Embrace Humanity
AMEN‌
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideals of service as a basis of a worthy enterprise and, in particular to encourage and foster: FIRST
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SECOND
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THIRD
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FOURTH
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The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society. The application of the ideals of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business and community life. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional men united in the ideals of service.
[ of the things we think, say and do ]
1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP? 4.
Will it be BENEFICIAL to ALL concerned?
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