HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Christmas is the season of hope and sharing, but for some people there is very little to hope for and even less to share with, like the orphans of St. Joseph of Our Lady Of Grace Academy at Brgy. Lonoy, Roxas City, Capiz.

Last December 18, at 4:00 a.m.; while the Sisters and some of the orphans were in Church, the orphanage was completely burned down by fire. Thankfully, all of the 27 orphans were safe including three babies. Some good Samaritans were also quick to offer and donate basic needs like food, beddings and cribs. To this date however, the orphanage still desperately needs a lot of things and a place that the 27 orphans and the sisters has come to call as “Home”.

Because of our desire to help and give hope to these orphans, my group – the Sinadya Glee Ensemble, who performed at the recent Coronation Night of the Fiesta Queen 2010, and my club, the Rotary Club Of Roxas, will organize a fundraising event on December 30, 2010 at the JAVVA Bar & Grill, Grandville, Roxas City. One of our performers at the Sinadya Glee Ensemble and a very talented singer is Gereberne Lozada. She is an orphan at the St. Joseph Orphanage. Proceeds of this event will be used for the immediate needs of the orphans and in rebuilding the orphanage.

We will also be accepting pledges and donations in cash and in kind before and after our December 30 fundraising event. We will be announcing and confirming your donations during the fundraising activity from 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. You can course your donation through our Rotary Club treasurer, Rotarian Rodolfo Arce (0917-3120422) or through Rotarian Cheryl Anne Lastimoso (0917-3120277 / 0928-5544007). Donations will also be published in a local daily newspaper, and aired in local radio and TV.

Please help us help these orphans. Your donations will surely go a long way in giving these children something to smile and hope for this Christmas and the years to come. Thank you and may your Christmas be truly happy and meaningful.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Sec. Che-Che Lastimoso

Pres. Jerry Lames

Christmas Greetings!

TO RC ROXAS FAMILY AND FELLOW ROTARIANS,

We wish everyone this Christmas Season a Happy Christmas and a Spirit-filled and Health-filled New Year!

May we continue to burn the fire of Rotary within us, wherever you are and whenever you can.

Always look for that opportunity of service to others and that we may be able to feel how it is to be a TRUE ROTARIAN.

Whatever you do, and wherever you are, always remember, YOU ARE ALWAYS A ROTARIAN, and that is for life!

Stay well everyone, have fun and may this season be a reminder of always giving back the thanksgiving, honor and glory to God.

Cheers!

STAC Christmas Party

RC Roxas Outreach Program for the handicapped with Stimulation Activity Center - (STAC Kalibo) joined its annual Christmas Gift Giving last December 13, 2010, represented by PP Megs Lunn.

PP Megs Lunn received a cash donation from an Anonymous to buy one of the wishlists of the children - 6 UNITS OF DOCTRON ELECTRON to serve the handicapped CP cases children of STAC.

Donation was received by STAC Manager - Rtn. Joanna Tay-Meren of RC Kalibo.

Likewise, Rtn. Frank and Spouse Tess of RC Kalibo played the usual Santa and Mrs. Claus to give cheers to the children. Recently, the couple donated books for the reading program.

STAC accepts benefactors to sponsor one handicapped kid every Christmas every year, to bring glad tidings to them each Christmas season.

Congratulations STAC and Merry Christmas to all its benefactors. May the light of God continue to shine on you this Christmas season and the years to come.

Christmas Announcement

See you at our club Christmas party on Dec. 19, 2010 @ 8 PM, PP Pip's residence. Please bring potluck and your Php200 JOKE gift for exchange. Please coordinate with PP Pip soon.

Thank you!

Editorial, Ang Bag-O Nga Patiyog December 3, 2010

December is Family Month

At the outset, congratulations to PP Sany for facilitating our Voice of the Youth Zone contest (watch for the pictures and winner information from the District to be posted soon) and to Rtn. Che-Che and Rtn. Toto for the FHM in Roxas City. Keep it up folks!

Ahhhh December breeze!!! We celebrate it with Family Fellowships and Christmas Party. This is the time of the year where we religiously gather our family members, relatives and Rotary friends to join us have fun and experience once again the season with laughter and cheers.

Rotary International has the thrusts on Family on this month. Perhaps because of the Christmas season. Not only because of this, it's also time for bonding and vacation away from home.

How can we be able to reach out to other members of our family thru Rotary?

Send them a Rotary Christmas or Holiday Greetings with the Rotary Logo visibly designed in any of your cards, letters or better yet, send them the Philippine Rotary Magazine subscription. Experience the power of Rotary Image. You can even give them a gift by registering their names on the Rotary Foundation Program. More resources or guide items you can find at shop.rotary.org.

1. 2010-11 End Polio Now Calendar
2. Shop Rotary bag
3. End Polio Now notecards
4. Rotary Video Magazine
5. Every Rotarian, Every Year poster

These and many more ideas on how to be able to reach out to prospective future Rotarians.

However, the usual activity that we look forward to is the Outreach Program/Handog Pamasko of each of our members of the club in the whole D3850. It's the time of Sharing, Loving and Caring to the poorest of the poor and the oppressed. Happy Gift giving to one and all!!!

A Peaceful Christmas to all and looking forward to a bountiful members comes New Years Day!!!!