Rotary International District 3850
May 2012
DISCON 2012 ATTENDANCE AWARDEE:
Rotary Club of Bacolod South
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MessageS
From the RI President and the Governor
AROUND THE DISTRICT
Four pages of projects and activities
Normally, our GML is filled with
articles related to or focused on that
particular month’s theme. And without
a theme, we would not have enough
basis for this issue’s contents. However,
with the recently concluded Discon,
we had our hands full with photos
from activities from the said event.
In fact, this was the hardest issue to
prepare because of the large quantity
of pictures.
STILLS AND THOUGHTS
Club Presidents share their thoughts
MARCH 2012 MAR
Monthly Attendance Report
DISCON COMPETITIONS
Winners of the various contests
ABOUT THE COVER
As promised, we are bringing to you on the cover the awardee for the DISCON 2012
Attendance Award, the Rotary Club of Bacolod South led by Pres. Aris Miñez Jr.
and PDG Dave Villanueva. Of the 21 members, 18 have registered, with a winning
percentage of 85.7%.
This award is to recognize the club with the most number of attendees in one of the
biggest and more important Rotary event, the District Conference. The district governor would like to encourage and inspire others to witness and be part of the DISCON.
The attendance of members signifies their cooperation and support to the district by
giving their precious time in the spirit of fellowship and camaraderie.
The cover also features District Governor Melvin de la Serna and Spouse Fe, RI President’s Representative IPDG Jason Chan from District 3450, Hong Kong; and the rest
of the club presidents and dignitaries during the Opening Ceremony and Fellowship
Night held in Plazuela de Iloilo, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.
The other photo is this Rotary year’s unanimous choice for the Most Outstanding Club
Award, the Rotary Club of Midtown Iloilo. In the center is Pres. Jaresh Ng, Most Club
Outstanding President awardee. Kudos to everyone for the success of DISCON 2012!!
ABOUT THE GML
This Governor’s Monthly Letter (GML) is the official monthly publication of RI District 3850.
Website: http://www.rotary3850.org Online version: http://www.rotary3850.org/gml3850online.htm
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DG Melvin “Mel” de la Serna
PP Christopher “Chris” Montero
PP Pia Angela “Pia” Nava
PP Juliana “Juls” Carbon
PP Raymund Joseph “RJ” Ureta
Governor’s Monthly Letter
The Award
May is the only month in the Rotary
International calendar without a designated monthly theme.
DISCON DIARY
Eight pages of DisCon photos
Publisher
Editor
Members Editor’s Notes
PP Melrose “Megs” Lunn
PP Alex “Lex” Ong
PP Emilio “Emilio” Aquino
Making the pictures fit in the layout
is only part of the work. Gathering,
choosing, and organizing them, I
think, is the more difficult part of the
equation. And in this respect, I have to
recognize the efforts and the meticulousness of our Governor Melvin, in
his hands-on approach.
I have observed this virtue of Gov.
Melvin ever since we put up the first
issue. He has also excercised the same
qualities in preparing for the Discon and in the giving of the District
Awards. Although both have not
been perfect, and a few Rotarians
have expressed their disappointments,
I believe that he did his best. There
will always be criticisms about how
the Discon was conducted, and gripes
about the awards.
However, if there is one award that is
truly deserved, but not given during
the Discon, it would be the award for
Governor Melvin. I don’t know what
to name the award or who should
grant it. But I know what the award
is for—for his selfless dedication and
undying passion in inspiring Rotarians
throughout the district to be the best
that they can be to Reach Within and
Embrace Humanity.
PP Chris
L e t t e r s
16 April 2012
20 April 2012
Dear Rotarians,
Dear District Governor Dela Serna,
The DisCon 2012 is finally over...over for this Rotary
year but we have the 2013 to look forward to the next
one in Bacolod City.
Recently, I sent you an e-mail requesting District 3850 to continue
its support of the $200 Million
Polio Challenge by donating a minimum 20% district DDF
to the challenge. As of April 17th, District 3850’s DDF
donation records indicate that a contribution of US$3749.96
will achieve the encouraged 20% DDF giving. At this year’s
Rotary’s International Bangkok Convention we will announce the amount raised for the US$200 Million Gates
Foundation Polio Challenge. Please help make this a
phenomenal announcement by submitting DDF donations
before the start of convention on May 7th. DDF donation
forms can be found at http://www.highroadsolution.com/
file_uploader/images/ddf_en.pdf.
In behalf of the organizers, I would like to thank
everybody for the tremendous turn-out of attendance, and success of the event. All club contestants
in the Festival Dance Competition, every contender
in the Rotary’s Got Talent Competition, and every
pair in the Dance Sport event had its own remarkable
presentation which put the audience in awe. Rotary
International President’s Representative IPDG Jason
Chan had but amazing praises for what we have
prepared for our DISCON.
Personally, I am grateful for the selfless effort of the
committee chairmen and their members in executing
the tasks assigned them by our Over All Chair, DG
Melvin de la Serna. There were inevitable shortcomings, but they made us closer and stronger as a group.
Our thanks also to our Iloilo Provincial Governor
Art Defensor, Congressman Jerry Treñas, Mayor Jed
Mabilog and all our sponsors who helped us in this
endeavor. Thank you to all the Rotarians who helped,
in their own way, to make the event a great success.
Most of all, we thank the Lord for being there always.
Yours in Rotary Service,
PP Tres Arandela
DISCON 2012 Chair
It is important for both Rotary’s reputation and for global
polio eradication funding that we greatly exceed the challenge. Since 1985, Rotary International has built a reputation as global leader in polio eradication efforts. This
reputation has been well earned from an established history
of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals. In Rotary’s
first polio fundraising campaign we committed to raising
US$120 million over a three year period. Rotary fundraising
exceeded this goal and raised $247 million. In 2003, Rotary
again committed to raising US$80 million and, again Rotarians exceeded the goal and raised US$141 million. Because
of this reputation the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
awarded Rotary two challenge grants totaling US$355 million. We are so close to ending this crippling disease forever. Today, India is now classified as a non-endemic country; however, Polio is still endemic in Nigeria, Afghanistan, Pakistan,
and has re-established transmission in Angola, Chad and the
Democratic Republic of the Congo. Now is not the time for
Rotary to quit. Polio is an obstinate and contagious disease
and failure to break the polio transmission cycle could lead
to resurgence. Rotary has always been committed to the
certification of eradication of polio- three years without a
case of polio. Please continue to honor Rotary’s commitment and donate a minimum of 20% DDF to the challenge
before the convention. Sincerely,
John F. Germ, Chair
Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge Committee
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RI
P r e s i d en t ’ s
M e s s a g e
My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary,
In this issue, you will read about what
Rotary is doing to combat one of the
most pressing humanitarian crises
facing us today: hunger. It is, I think,
common knowledge that when we talk
about food shortages, the problems we
face are nearly always local. There is
more than enough food produced in
our world to feed everyone in it. The
problem is getting the food where it
is needed, and helping people in the
poorest regions achieve food security.
There is a great deal that all of us in
Rotary can do about global hunger,
but as always, we rely on the work of
local Rotarians to bring help to where
it is needed the most. And there is
little question that when we look at
the world today in terms of poverty
and hunger and extreme material
want, the place we need to be looking
first is Africa – which is why Africa
is also where we should be looking to
expand.
In so many parts of the world, subsistence farming practices are the only
way food can be acquired, and a few
months of poor weather, or even a
single storm, can mean catastrophe. It
is unfortunately also the case that the
parts of the world where food supplies
are the most vulnerable are often those
that receive the least attention when
disaster does strike.
Rotary’s Reach Out to Africa initiative seeks to increase Rotary club
membership in Africa, mobilize African Rotarians to address local needs,
and raise awareness of African issues
among Rotarians in more developed
regions. It is just one way to connect
the people who need help with the
people who want to give it but may
not know where to begin.
But this is one of the greatest advantages of Rotary: our local presence in
so many parts of the world, and our
ability to see, and react to, crises when
they occur. More important than this,
however, is our commitment to a
long-term approach to addressing the
root causes of hunger.
There is no question that the obstacles
to global food security are significant.
But they are not insurmountable, and
the Rotary model is perhaps one of
the most promising paths forward
for development – if we continue our
work to build Rotary into an ever
more effective agent of global change.
Best regards,
Kalyan Banerjee
President, Rotary International
RI President Kalyan Banerjee in Lebanon. RI President Kalyan Banerjee meets with Lebanon President Michel Sleiman in the Presidential Palace in March 2012.
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G o v e r n o r ’ s
M e s s a g e
The long and winding road
I
remember when I was a young boy,
excitement filled me every time my
parents would bring me to the city.
I didn’t mind the 3 to 4 hours trip passing the long and winding, rough road.
When I had my college education in
Iloilo City, the long and winding road
that traverses the mountain range that
separated Antique from the rest of the
provinces in Panay, didn’t fail to amaze
me. It’s still the zigzag road that puts
that of Baguio City to shame. During typhoons, landslides would be all
over and we have to walk to past mud
and rocks to get to the next end where
vehicles are waiting. This is the same
road I traveled when I would visit my
girlfriend (now Spouse Fe) in Iloilo
City where she worked as a medical
representative. This was the road we
took when I would bring my sick parents to the city; the road we drove when
we brought our daughters to a boarding school. This road is a witness to the
happy and sad times of my life.
District Governorship gets me back to
this long and winding road to the city,
which is now two hours from my hometown, and back. The frequency would
bore me as I would travel alone at times.
However, the journey would make me
appreciate the beauty God has bestowed
upon Mother Earth. The verdant hills
and the serene rivers are awe inspiring. The mountains would meet the sea
somewhere, and at times I would stop
and reflect that we are not even specks
in its vastness. This would somehow
refresh and assure me that everything
would turn out well and no big problem
will remain unsolved.
The DISCON 2012, which just culminated, was the biggest challenge I had
as a Rotary governor. In here, I was able
to exhaust the talents I have, the order I
want the affair to have, and to somehow
give a legacy that will live in the hearts
of my fellow Rotarians. It was a long
and winding journey of almost two years
for me and the committee to prepare.
A PDG was right when he said that
all things will just fit into their proper
places when the event starts. Another
PDG would check on me when it was
almost over and said that I can now rest.
Rest, actually, is a word so remote in my
mind as I believe more responsibilities
are coming because the end of the road
will not be in sight.
I want to say thank you to all those who
supported the District and made the
affair a success. Writing all your names
would take several pages, and you know
whom I’m referring to. There were many
inconveniences, as perfection is impossible, and I would like to apologize. I
would also like to congratulate the clubs,
and their leaders, and members for a job
well-done. However, as I said, awards
are just bonuses and it is the essence of
Service Above Self that should guide
us in all our undertakings. IPDG Jason
Chan of District 3450, Hong Kong, our
RI President’s Representative, was very
amiable, patient, and appreciative; and
we are lucky we had him for our District
Conference.
We are now in transit to a new Rotary
year, where Peace Through Service will
bring us to a new level in Rotary as we
enter the Future Vision Plan. It will,
again, be a long and winding journey as
we tackle a lot of problems, especially in
terms of membership challenge, to avoid
redistricting of our area.
Barely two months are left and we will
welcome another doctor and friend
to lead us, IDG Biboy Jocson. Please
afford him all the support and cooperation you have showed me this RY. Let
us pass on the legacy that being unified, despite our diversity, will uplift the
district. I will still meet you as I take
charge of the Committee on PWDs and
urge you once more that your assistance
to the most neglected sector will make
us catch that bluebird of happiness that
we are all looking for.
One of my many fears in life is not able
to travel nor drive anymore and bring
my family to places we want to go. I
know that after this RY, my road to
Rotary will change somewhat. But this
long and winding road is always there,
as I always believe that life is journey. I
will continue to sing songs at the top of
my voice as I drive, and as I wave to the
carpenter friend living in a mountain
slope, and to that gracious bandi maker
at a curve before that bridge which is
now sturdy and newly painted. It will
now be less than an hour, and my kids
would embrace and kiss me asking for
pasalubongs, and as I shout, “Ga, I’m
home.”
Melvin de la Serna
District Governor
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A R O U N D
T H E
D I S T R I C T
RC Metro Roxas Central: Seminar
sponsorship on Bangus Deboning with
Capiz State University.
RC Central Iloilo City: Career Guidance in
Angelicum School.
RC Basilan: 52nd Charter Anniversary
celebration with a Family Day fellowship
activity.
Rotary Anns of Zamboanga City West: Feeding
and gift giving program.
RC Zamboanga City: Achievers’ Night awardee during
city’s Charter Anniversary. Plaque from Mayor Celso
Lobregat.
RC Metro Iloilo: Formal turn over of Plasma
Freezer, a Matching Grant Project, to the Phil. Red
Cross-Iloilo Chapter.
Operation Rotary Club Binuligay: Delivery of relief goods to the earthquake victims in Negros Oriental, led by PDG Ed Sy, with the Drugstores Association of
the Philippines and Phil. Red Cross.
RC Daptitan: Meeting with PP Nonong Jalosjos..
RC Central Iloilo City: Gift giving of assorted goods
from LBC Foundation to the residents of Sta.
Barbara Leprosarium.
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Capiz National High School Interact Club: Gift giving
with RC Metro Roxas in the Home for the Aged.
RC Zamboanga City Central: Sponsors Lead
Forum with STI Rotaract Club.
RC Kabankalan: Surgical Mission for cleft lip and palate with Dr. Geoff Williams and RC Pampano Beach.
A R O U N D
T H E
D I S T R I C T
Interact Clubs (5) in Kalibo: Run for Fitness, with RC
Kalibo.
RC Bacolod North: Anti-TB and Anti-Smoking
Campaign programs in Bacolod City HS.
RC Antique: Rtn. Erna Vinkers belting out a song during
the Fellowship with Mending Faces Mission group.
President of RC Cardiff, Wales flanked by DG Melvin
(left) and Pres. Doy Espartero of RC Metro Iloilo
during PDG Toto Cua Locin’s birthday.
RC Metro Roxas Central: Livelihood training
on Cosmetology and Dressmaking.
RC Oroquieta Centennial: Wheelchair donation.
RC Basilan: Optical Mission with Eastside
Senior Citizen and 104th Infantry Brigade at
Isabela City.
RC Iloilo West: Visit to the USS Chafee, a U.S. Navy
guided missile destroyer.
Rotary Anns of Zamboanga City West: Home for
the Elderly annual visit.
RC Metro Roxas Central: RYE Andressa Irirgaray
reaches out to the hearing impaired.
RC Boracay: Mobile Library.
DG Melvin de la Serna observing an eye surgery
in Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, Iloilo International
Airport, Feb 20-March 2, 2012.
RC Zambonaga City: celebrating 64 years of
Rotary in Zamboanga City.
DISCON Committee Meeting, 11 March 2012.
Rotary Spouses of RC Iloilo City: Song number
during the 37th Charter Anniversary celebration.
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A R O U N D
T H E
D I S T R I C T
RC Basilan: Bingo Socials for senior citizens in Brgy.
Colonia, Lamitan City.
RC Bacolod North: Donation of water
containers to earthquake victims.
DG Melvin and PDG Ed Sy during PDG Toto Cua
Locsin’s birthay.
RC Metro Iloilo: Schoolbag distribution in Balabago
Elementary School.
RC Kalibo: Feeding and Combat TB in Children in
Brgy. Andagao
RC Zamboanga City Central: Mural Painting
Contest.
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RC Metro Roxas Central: Gift giving to the hearing
impaired of Balay Dalayunan with Interact club and
RYE Andressa Irirgaray. Lectures on health and child’s
rights were also made.
Rotaract & Interact Clubs of Zamboanga City:
World Rotaract Week Festival.
RC Bacolod North: Installation of water connection
to the St. Vincent’s Home for the Aged.
RC Zamboanga City West: Laruan Ko Para Sa’Yo, Pagkain
Ko Hati Tayo 11th yr.
RC Metro Iloilo: Schoolbag distribution
in Cubay Elementary School.
RC Dumangas: Children’s Party in Poblacion
Day Care Center.
RC Metro Roxas Central; With Gov. Melvin
during the DISTAS for Zones 1 to 4.
RC Iloilo West: World TB Day Fun Walk.
RC Metro Roxas: Election of officers, Capiz
National High School Interact Club.
A R O U N D
From left, Helen Joseph, Team Leader PP Gareth
Cheesman, Gemma Bright and Sarah Page from
District 1160, South Wales.
T H E
D I S T R I C T
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the
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Welcome at Bacolod-Silay International Airport,
with IDG Biboy Jocson (second from right), and
PP Jundad Legislador, Right.
Fellowshp Night in Zaycoland Resort, Kabankalan City
Courtesy call with Kabankalan City Mayor
Isidro Zayco
Joint club meeting with Rotary clubs of Bacolod City
Learning the Tinikling
TV guesting in Bacolod City
Relaxing in Boracay, Malay, Aklan
Carabao ride in Antique
Welcome from Rotarians of Kalibo, Aklan and DGE
Mark Ortiz (second from right)
Exploring Ameligan Island, Pontevedra, Capiz with
Pres. Jerry Olson (center) of RC Metro Roxas
Courtesy call with Congressman Jerry Treñas
of the Lone District of Iloilo City
In a mango stand in Guimaras
Enjoying the DISCON 2012 Opening Ceremony and GSE Presentation during the Governor’s Ball
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Diary
DISCON
2012
April 11, 2012
Welcoming RI Representative
IPDG Jason Chan of
District 3450 with RIPR
Aide Francis de la Cruz at
the Iloilo Airport.
Rehearsal in Plazuela de Iloilo, venue for Opening Ceremony with
Working Committees members.
winners
Gemstone trophies for Sportfest
Billiards
Rtn. Bodi Mijares of RC Midtown Iloilo receives
trophy for VP Ramon Asuncion, Champion in 9-Ball
Billiards. Right is PP Jess Arlegui, DISCON
Sports Chair.
Badminton
r, Mr. Mon
s Ceremony sponso
Recognizing Awardons
r of Amigo Arcade.
Gelvezon, Operati Manage
PP Toto Tanagon Rtn. Caloy
Javellana (not in
picture) of RC Meand
tro Iloilo, Champions
, Badminton
DGN Jude Doctora (left), and IDG Biboy
Jocson (next picture) enjoying the Golf
Fellowship
Golf
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From left
Jason Cha:n,DPGPMRelvin, PP Johny Young, R
and PDG Oca Nav ey Gomez, PP Jess ArlegIPR
trophies as Champi a of RC Iloilo City receiv ui
ing
ons for Golf.
April 12, 2012
BN Sikat Ka Iloilo.
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Welcoming Speakers Ynday M
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Grace Padaca
DISCON Chair Tres Arandela orienting Rotaractors
in the Registration Area
DISCON 2013
Pre-Registration booth
(Left) With Area Coordinator PP Alex Ong,
PDG Boy Jarantilla and PDG Emma Nava.
Booth Exhibit area
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Diary
DISCON
2012
April 12, 2012
Opening Ceremony & Fellowship Night
Dinagyang’s Tribu Paghida-et
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Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog
Iloilo City Congressman Jerry Treñas
RIPR Aide Francis de la
Cruz doing the introduction
RIPR IPDG Jason Chan
State of the District Address
The University of San Agustin Alumni Association Choir
Ati-Atihan Festival with RC Kalibo
Midnight Shift Band
Udyakan Festival of RC Kabankalan
Lami-Lamihan Festival of RC Basilan
Patuyaw Festival of RC Antique
Zamboanga Hermosa of RCs from Zamboanga City
With guest, DG Billy and Spouse Betty Villareal,
District 3820
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Diary Plenary Sessions
DISCON
2012
Opening of House of Friendship.
Maria Gracia Cielo Padaca: Rotary
and the Quest for Good Governance and
Ethical Leadership .
PP Abner Tayco:
Shelterbox in the Philippines.
CP Erlynda “Ynday” Rodriguez Mijares: Serving God
Through Rotary.
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Opening Exercise with Rtn.
Juvy Linga of RC Bacolod.
One of the days’ host
pair: DGE Mark Ortiz
and Rtn. Illa Luzuriaga.
Arizza Ann Nocum: Reach Within.
Rotary Coordinator & PDG Dave
Villanueva: Membership Challenge for
District 3850.
Mgen. Jose Mabanta, Jr.: Peace Updates, and
MOA signing with IDG Biboy Jocson (left).
April 13, 2012
Gilbert Vilela, M.D.: Guard Your
Heart with Omacor.
Mae Paner a.k.a. Juana Change:
Pagbabagong Pinapangatawanan .
Jesse Francis Rebustillo: Best
Preactices in Developing Resilience
and Crisis Management Skills.
Inbound Rotary Youth Exchange.
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Some of Outbound RYEs for RY 2012-2
Diary Governor’s Ball
DISCON
2012
Hosts AG Leilani Alba & PP Jot Avelino.
Governor Art Defensor of Iloilo.
Presentation and awarding of The Rotary Foundation contributors.
April 13, 2012
Original composition from Pres. Glenn
de Guzman.
PDG Dave Villanueva is Paul
Harris Fellow +8.
DG Melvin receives bannerets from
GSE Team Leader Gareth Cheesman.
Message from RIPR Jason Chan.
Folkdance from RC Iloilo.
Presentation of gifts to RIPR led by
IPDG James
and Spouse Tess Makas
iar.
Some of Rotary’s Got Talent contestants.
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Governor’s Ball
Pictorial with First
Family, RY 2012-2013.
DISCON 2013 Chair PP Louie Gonzaga helps
distribute delicacies of Bacolod City.
The District Governor and family presented.
ON 2013
“Peace Through Service” & DISC
Invitation from Spouse Emily and IDG Biboy Jocson.
AG Ems Encanto announcing
competition winners.
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“The Journey.”
Broadway singer Miss Pinky Amador belting
out songs.
The contenders of Ballroom Dancing competition
show their terpsichorean prowess.
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of RC Bacolod
Pres. Mike Aguilaognr itio
n (Awardees
rec
East receives
will be featured in June GML).
Fellowship that ensues.
Diary
DISCON
2012
April 14, 2012
Spouse Program
Spouse Fe giving her opening message.
Learning the hula with Spouse Patricia Caro.
Getting to Know You with
Mrs. Ester Lou Altea.
The Polynesian Dance
by Spouse Pat.
Business
Meeting
DGE Mark Ortiz, RC Roxas.
Sec. Ricky Aguilar of RC Silay, raffle
winner.
DGN Jude Doctora,
RC Metro Bacolod.
PDG Chick Garica,
District Resolutions Chair.
(From left) RIPR Aide Francis de la Cruz, IPDG James
and Spouse Tess Makasiar and RIPR IPDG Jason Chan.
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S t i l l s
&
T h o u g h t s
Pres. Wilfredo “Willy” A. Telarma
Pres. Dominador “Doming” Bingco
I’m very happy of the recognition we received during the DISCON 2012, and I really didn’t expect to
have our share of awards, too.
It was very timely when DG Melvin had his visit to
our club, we were celebrating our club’s 25th charter
anniversary. I would like to thank him for helping
us out with the Medical Outreach and donation of
medicines.
Rotary Club of Jaro-Iloilo City
Almost every month, we gave Children’s Party
as encouraged by our Past RI President MAT
Caparas and our district governor. Along with our
co-awardee, the Rotary Club of Dumangas, we feel
happy that we have served the children with the
humble preparations we had. For us, the Children’s Party could be tangible
if done with consistency and with all sincerity. The smiles in the faces of the
children can energize a weary soul.
Another vocational project which we believe has created an impact is the recognition of outstanding traffic aides. Our club
believes that no matter what type of job
one person has, excellence should always
be observed. The traffic aides in Iloilo City
should be motivated that an organization is honoring and recognizing their
importance in putting order in the city.
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog is glad that we
have such project and we hope that other
organizations will be inspired and think of
other classifications to give awards to.
Rotary Club of Victorias
Our club believes in membership development and
we are the recipient of the Membership Award for
Highest Net gain. We invited and inducted 7 members, and out of this, I sponsored 6 of them, making me win the Sponsorship
Award. I’m so proud to say also that these 6 are 100% retained as active
club members. This should remind the Rotarians one of their many obligations–sponsoring new members.
For this Rotary
year, one of our
bigger projects is
the holding of Boys
and Girls Week
in Victorias. We
were able to install
city officials and
help mold these
youth through this
form of leadership
training.
Pres. Jose “Joemarie” S. Layson Jr.
Pres. Paul Caro Jr.
The District Conference is one event which needs
the support of every Rotarian in our area of concern.
This is one of the reasons why 70 percent of our
members were registered to take part in the biggest
event in the district. No matter how small a club is,
everyone should take part and make the load of the
Working Committee lighter.
My spouse, Pat, and I are very thankful and happy
of the just concluded DISCON 2012. It was one big
event that summarizes fellowship that is Rotary.
Rotary Club of Molo
The Dinagyang festival is a worldfamous revelry, and I know that every Ilonggo is proud of this festivity.
I’m happy to announce that in the
recently concluded Aliwan Festival,
Dinagyang is the grand champion.
So, for this DISCON we sponsored
a Tribe to perform and add color
to our Rotary activity. I hope that
this can open the eyes of everyone
that supporting and patronizing our
festivals will help promote tourism.
Kudos to the DISCON Committee
for the excellent time management
during the Opening Ceremony.
Everyone enjoyed the fellowship
that followed.
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Rotary Club of Iloilo City
I am very thankful for the award we received and
it means that our club has also been doing a lot of
things for the community. A big percentage of our
members are foreigners and expats but despite the
uniqueness of everyone, there’s
camaraderie and unity.
We just inducted two highly
respected people to our club, and
we are proud to have such high
ranking officials as new members
of our club.
Spouse Pat was a part of the
Spouse Program during the
DISCON, and she’s happy to say
that she enjoyed it the same way
as the other spouses during the
interaction. The event was commendable. It involved and had
something to offer to our spouses,
who are Rotary’s important partner
in service.
Monthly Attendance Report
Zone
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
March 2012
Rotary Club
Club No.
Chartered
Members
Meetings
Att %
Rank
Iloilo
Iloilo South
Antique
Iloilo West
Miagao
Iloilo City
Jaro-Iloilo City
Central Iloilo City
Jaro-Centraline
Jaro South
Metro Iloilo
Midtown Iloilo
Guimaras
Molo
La Paz
Dumangas
Metro Passi
Roxas
Kalibo
Metro Roxas
Boracay
Metro Kalibo
Metro Roxas Central
Bacolod North
Silay
Escalante
Victorias
Bacolod
Bacolod East
Bacolod-Marapara
Bacolod Central
Bacolod South
Kabankalan
Metro Bacolod
Bacolod West
Dipolog
Jimenez
Dapitan City
Oroquieta Centennial
Ozamiz North
Pagadian
Pagadian West
Zamboanga City
Basilan
Zamboanga City East
Zamboanga City North
Zamboanga City Central
Zamboanga City West
Metro Zamboanga
Ipil-Sibugay
Bongao
17045
17047
17015
28828
58693
17046
25131
27338
29746
31664
17066
24342
27277
27939
30821
31821
76428
17080
17053
22518
50661
54828
74422
17018
17084
17037
17091
17016
17017
29076
31518
17019
17052
25280
27374
21409
17050
25485
69314
17073
17074
17075
17094
17022
17095
17096
26956
17097
22275
59175
69302
1933
1971
1971
1992
2002
1975
1988
1990
1993
1996
1979
1987
1990
1991
1995
1996
2007
1964
1967
1982
1997
2001
2006
1973
1973
1976
1966
1937
1983
1992
1996
1969
1974
1988
1990
1950
1975
1986
2005
1974
1975
1977
1948
1960
1974
1980
1990
1971
1974
2002
2005
40
23
18
15
13
27
19
22
14
10
60
37
21
10
17
28
17
20
51
41
20
12
29
52
18
14
17
29
30
23
21
26
26
22
22
23
19
16
18
25
26
37
45
30
20
19
24
51
23
21
20
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
DNR
4
4
4
DNR
4
5
4
4
3
5
4
3
4
3
3
5
4
4
4
4
DNR
4
5
4
4
3
4
6
2
DNR
4
4
5
4
3
4
5
2
4
4
DNR
50.00
90.50
69.23
76.00
88.10
79.62
80.00
91.00
92.85
DNR
57.80
96.00
57.00
DNR
78.00
80.20
78.00
80.00
92.50
90.25
75.00
88.33
93.00
84.30
76.00
70.00
80.79
84.00
77.00
57.25
DNR
89.00
71.00
82.00
90.00
48.60
81.00
34.00
47.24
DNR
55.00
81.00
69.00
46.73
65.00
57.80
58.33
54.17
80.00
34.00
DNR
41
6
31
26
11
22
19
5
3
Top 10 Clubs in Attendance %
1
Midtown Iloilo
2
Metro Roxas
Central
3
Jaro Centraline
4
Kalibo
5
Central Iloilo City
6
Iloilo South
35
1
38
7
Metro Roxas
8
Bacolod West
9
Bacolod South
23
18
24
20
4
7
28
10
2
12
27
30
17
13
25
37
10
Metro Kalibo
9
29
14
8
42
15
45
43
39
16
32
44
33
36
34
40
21
46
96.00
93.00
92.85
92.50
91.00
90.50
90.25
90.00
89.00
88.33
Top 10 Clubs in Membership
1
Metro Iloilo
2
Bacolod North
3-4
Kalibo
3-4
Zamboanga City
West
5
Zamboanga City
6
Metro Roxas
7
Iloilo
8-9
Midtown Iloilo
8-9
Pagadian West
10
Bacolod East
10
Basilan
60
52
51
51
45
41
40
37
37
30
30
Clubs that Did Not Report (DNR)
1
Bacolod Central
2
Bongao
3
Jaro South
4
Molo
4
Ozamiz North
Facts about District 3850
# of Clubs**
# of Active Rotarians*
Average Attendance %**
Average Membership**
51
1,281
72.97
25.12
* As of 30 June 2011
** For March 2012
MAY 2012 19
Rotary’s Got Talent
1st Place: Rtn. Karen Avery, RC Ozamiz North.
2nd Place: IP Roderick Alba, RC Bacolod.
3rd Place: PE Raul Regondola, RC Zamb. City West.
2nd Place:
Rotary Club of Antique.
3rd Place:
Rotary Club of Basilan.
Festival Competition
1st Place:
Rotary Clubs in Zamboanga City.
Best in Festival Costumes
Ballroom Dancing
Rtn. Excino Diaz and
PP Baby Alovera, RC
Metro Roxas Central
Rtn. Gerald Concha, RC Dipolog.
Pres. Bopeep Ong, RC Central Iloilo City.
Best Booth
Stars of the Night
IPDG James Makasiar,
RC Zamboanga City West.
Rtn. Baby Ann Lojero,
RC Central Iloilo City.
20 Governor’s Monthly Letter
Rotary Club of Antique