Being Assistant Governor for Zone 4 for barely two months is both taxing and educational… but it surely is fun! DG James has specifically tasked us to monitor each club closely and visit them at least once every quarter. How can I say know to the opportunity of seeing old 
familiar faces over beer, vodka and live band!?
Last Saturday, I did my first AG visit to RC Boracay. Secretary Cheche, VP Raoul and myself braved the restless waters and the unpredictable weather of the famed white sand beach. We arrived on the island at around six in the evening, and were met by PP Jimmy Coscolluela at Le Soleil. Had a short chat, and immediately prepared for RC Boracay’s club assembly at 7 PM. DG James, knowing that Sec Cheche was around, appointed her DSA (District Governor’s Special Assistant) in a jest.
President Dang Romero called the meeting to order at exactly 7:30 pm, with PE Geri Asis as emcee. A short memoriam was offered for Pres Bea and Melody, the daughter of PP Bot. The program was at par with Rotary International standards, with strict compliance to usual protocol. President Dang as a SPA consultant conducted a classification talk and I did a short presentation on the New RI Strategic Plan and Rotary’s Future: Bigger, Better, Bolder Rotary Clubs.
It was very interesting and inspiring to note the presence of new members in the club who seem to have been very much involved with club activities. Baby Rotarian Irene, manager of Island Souvenirs, was introduced to the club. She is now in char
ge of the club’s new fundraising project, the Rotary Loves Boracay shirts of which we were the first beneficiaries. The meeting ended up with the usual picture-taking sessions and we were treated to a sit-down dinner at Seawind Resort.
PP Jimmy, together with P Dang, Rtn Spouse Mark, and PP Girlie, who just flew in from Manila after an emergency patient conduction, brought us to Starbucks Boracay and to L Bar for a night cap. There we met Baby Rtn Irene and friends. The should have been night cap ended at about 5 am at Juice Bar where we were able to meet new friends and prospective Rotarians: the Juice Bar Manager Bryan, Tattoo artists Janjan and co., and Manila Bulletin photographer Ten. Hopefully, they will add up to the new and diverse RC Boracay come October 17, DG James’ visit.
familiar faces over beer, vodka and live band!?Last Saturday, I did my first AG visit to RC Boracay. Secretary Cheche, VP Raoul and myself braved the restless waters and the unpredictable weather of the famed white sand beach. We arrived on the island at around six in the evening, and were met by PP Jimmy Coscolluela at Le Soleil. Had a short chat, and immediately prepared for RC Boracay’s club assembly at 7 PM. DG James, knowing that Sec Cheche was around, appointed her DSA (District Governor’s Special Assistant) in a jest.
President Dang Romero called the meeting to order at exactly 7:30 pm, with PE Geri Asis as emcee. A short memoriam was offered for Pres Bea and Melody, the daughter of PP Bot. The program was at par with Rotary International standards, with strict compliance to usual protocol. President Dang as a SPA consultant conducted a classification talk and I did a short presentation on the New RI Strategic Plan and Rotary’s Future: Bigger, Better, Bolder Rotary Clubs.
It was very interesting and inspiring to note the presence of new members in the club who seem to have been very much involved with club activities. Baby Rotarian Irene, manager of Island Souvenirs, was introduced to the club. She is now in char
ge of the club’s new fundraising project, the Rotary Loves Boracay shirts of which we were the first beneficiaries. The meeting ended up with the usual picture-taking sessions and we were treated to a sit-down dinner at Seawind Resort.PP Jimmy, together with P Dang, Rtn Spouse Mark, and PP Girlie, who just flew in from Manila after an emergency patient conduction, brought us to Starbucks Boracay and to L Bar for a night cap. There we met Baby Rtn Irene and friends. The should have been night cap ended at about 5 am at Juice Bar where we were able to meet new friends and prospective Rotarians: the Juice Bar Manager Bryan, Tattoo artists Janjan and co., and Manila Bulletin photographer Ten. Hopefully, they will add up to the new and diverse RC Boracay come October 17, DG James’ visit.
....to be continued..
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