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The Rotary Foundation Lecture
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November 20, 2003 (Thursday)
Marikina Rotary Youth Center, Marikina City
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| PDG Teddy Zamora (DRFC Chair)
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Valley Wheel Vol. 39 No. 21
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
President On Call 24/7
by Pres. Dindo Santos
November is The Rotary Foundation Month. It is the time of the Rotary Year that we recognize those who contribute to make possible the accomplishment of the various programs of the foundation. We are lucky tonight to have PDG Teddy Zamora to give us an update on this topic.
In our 38 years of existence in the Rotary World, we have donated a total of more than $ 100,000. In our ranks, we have 1 Major Donor, 5 Multiple Harris Fellows (3 of whom are Benefactors), 20 Paul Harris Fellows, 23 Sustaining Members and 7 Paul Harris Fellow Non-Members. But there are still 11 who have not shared their blessings to the foundation.
We target to add another $ 3,000. Those who donated are PE Kiko Pe Benito, VP Vincent Santos, Dir. Fabi Cadiz, Dir. Celso Cruz, Dir. Pons de Leon, IPP Dante Verano, PP Manny de Guzman, PP Tony Fidelino, PP Roland Garcia, PP Eric Ignacio, PP Mario Isidro, PP Boy Ong, PP Jimmy Tiu, Rtns. Eduard Farcon, Jun Jun Farcon, Nes Garcia and Ronie Masangkay. Our total contribution to be recognized on November 22 at the Annual Giving is $ 2,000. With the other pledges, I am confident that we will attain our goal until the District Conference in March 2004.
In our District, there are some clubs who have 100 % Paul Harris Fellows and Multiple Paul Harris Fellows. In this month�s issue of The Rotarian, PDG Guiller Tumangan of District 3830 is being honored for having a 100 % Paul Harris Fellows family. He donated in the name of his wife, parents, uncles and aunties, brothers and sisters, children and children-in-law and grandchildren.
Let us continue to support The Rotary Foundation and LEND A HAND to our world.
...anecdotes and verbatim...
by Sec. Val Varcinal
Rotary Bazaar Fever. Whoever thought of the Project Name of the District Rotary Bazaar might be riding in the popularity of the popular chinovela �Meteor Garden� where the pop group �F4� is starring. The banner displayed: �Meteor 4F�s: Family, Fellowship, Fashion and Fair.� Rotary Bazaar Fever. The theme was �Lend a Hand for a Cause�. It was a whole day affair that starts as early as 9:00 in the morning up to 9:00 in the evening at the Marikina Riverbanks Center last November 15, 2003. The organizer had plenty of activities prepared. The �tiange� was a hit where you can buy plenty of goodies and food stuff. There was a Kiddie Corner where the following activities were offered: clay molding, origami and coloring contest. For the mothers, there were the make up instruction demonstration, ribbon making for gift wrapping, cut flower arrangement and fashion show. The event was entertained by a live band and some group singing and dancing. There was even free medical consultation with blood sugar and cholesterol determination and bone density testing. Where can you find a total activity for a family like this? It was really a fever of success. Our Pres. Dindo Santos offered his services in the free medical consultation. Member who visited the bazaar were: Dir. Fabi Cadiz, Rtn. Eduard Farcon, IPP Dante Verano, PP Jimmy Tiu, PP Boy Ong, Rtn. Claro Capco, PD George Ty, PP Tony Fidelino, PP Roland Garcia, PP Joe Lee, Rtn. Manolo Favis, Rtn. Noel Flores and PP Flor de la Paz. Spouses Elai, Cecil, Noemi, Vising and Jehan with Rotakids DL, Ayessa, Than, Pat, Rovic and Maan.
Health Watch. A total of 45 patients benefited in our free medical consultation with free blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride determination last Sunday, November 16, 2003 at the K of C Clubhouse in New Marikina Subdivision. Pres. Dindo Santos was supported by the following: Chairman PD Ed Navarro, PP Mario Isidro, PP Tony Fidelino, PS XC Alikpala, Dir. Doy Smith, Treas. Abet Tan, IPP Dante Verano, PP Flor dela Paz, PD George Ty, Dir. Del de Guzman, Rtn. Charlie Dytan, Dir. Pons de Leon, Sps. Vising, Cecil, Monette, Noemi and the Pe Benito children and DL.
Tenpin Bowling. Sps. Minia Judan was the First Runner up in the Ladies Masters during the individual competition held last November 16, 2003 at SM Megamall.
Rotary Information
by PP Roland Garcia
"PRESIDENTIAL CELEBRATION IN FRANCE-INTERCOUNTRY COMMITTEES"
More than 800 participants from 30 countries discussed
Rotary's peace, educational, and cultural initiatives at the
RI Presidential Celebration at Antibes-Juan-les-Pins, France,
on 25 October.
The event, which focused on the benefits of participating in
Intercountry committees and ways of promoting the work of Rotary
International in peace and world understanding, was a spectacular
success. While introducing RI President Jonathan Majiyagbe to
attendees, the event chairman used the extended metaphor of a
symphony to acknowledge the contributions of Rotarians and others in
putting together the event. "Over the course of our many, many
meetings, three in Paris, four to five in Antibes, and nearly
everyday in Denain I experienced firsthand the Rotary
family, which the president suggested be emphasized at the
celebration," he said. "This notion of the family only validated what
I, as an only child, have felt for decades: I have found in Rotary
brothers and sisters. "In his opening address, President Majiyagbe
said that Rotarians are uniquely placed to help bring hope and healing
to a world ravaged by wars, poverty, human greed, and a deep cynicism that offers a fertile breeding ground for hatred and desperation.
"As Rotarians, we refute these arguments with all of the resources we can muster. And as Rotarians, we are most fortunate to have excellent resources available to us," he said. According to the RI president, current
conflicts and wars make the intercountry program more relevant than ever.
"As we spend today discussing intercountry committees and exchanging ideas,
I think we will all come to an even greater awareness that
international understanding has been a goal of Rotarians since
the earliest days of our organization," he said.
President Majiyagbe closed the event with an address that
highlighted the rich and eventful history of intercountry
committees. "I think it is fascinating to note that the first
intercountry Committee and so many that followed were formed
between nations with a history of troubled relations," he
said. "It is inspiring to realize that our shared Rotarians
values have brought together men and women of goodwill even
when their nations have been in conflict."
The RI president cited intercountry committees that helped
promote peace and understanding between India and Pakistan,
Chile and Argentina, and Greece and Turkey at the height of
conflicts among those countries. In addition, he said that
ICCs also support service projects, promote fellowship, and
are an excellent tool for expanding Rotary's membership
especially in newer Rotary countries.
Eight more presidential celebrations are scheduled through
April 2004. The next three events will be on the Rotary
Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict
resolution in Bradford, England, 1 November; Water Management
in New Delhi, India, 9 December; RYLA in Perth, Australia,
16 January, and Poverty Alleviation in Manila, Philippines on
30 January.
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