ROTARY: WE DEVELOP LEADERS

2011 Boys and Girls Week

The Rotary International with its many member clubs in District 3850 (Philippines) has always been in the forefront of giving opportunities to the young people in search for vital areas in academic success, good character, to become a better citizen and most significantly, they develop true good leaders. In the past, it’s called the ‘Youth Week’ and Boy’s Week.

For many years now, The Rotary Club of Roxas is helping the young people of  Capiz reach their full potential by inviting them to bond together through the Boys and Girls Week and find their path to a great future. The one week experience in actual governance of Roxas City will provide them a life-changing programs and guidance that make them become a better person and as a better Filipino citizen of their community.

The participants in this one week event are senior high school students chosen carefully from the different schools in the capital of Capiz went through rigid exams and interviews by the members of the Rotary Club of Roxas, led by its young, vibrant and very active President  - Mark Renier Catahay and assisted by its club Trainer – Past District Governor Mark Ortiz.

To Light Up Rotary, they finalized the acceptance of the 28 lists of students who are now officially the delegates to an exciting Boys and Girls Week. The highlight of which is where they will have a visit to Mayor Celino’s office to formally took office as City Mayor, City Accountant, Councilors, City Health Officer, etc.

This time they will be in the actual/hands-on training as law-policy-makers and public servants, as well. This time they will understand more and gain better perspectives on leadership governance. The challenge is sitting in the session and suggesting an ordinance which will eventually be approved by them and will be officially endorsed by the seating student ‘Mayor’ during the one week’s event.

The one week activities includes: Courtesy Call and Oath Taking with Mayor Alan Celino, a Leadership Development Program, Session Training and actual sessions, Educational Trips, Rotary Information and Medical Mission, too. 

The Rotary Club of Roxas has its strong ties with the Roxas City government that provides them support in the young generation’s endeavors like the Boys and Girls Week.

In Rotary, we develop leaders who are innovative and critical thinkers. This year’s theme Light Up Rotary is “how make a difference every day, in every club, and every country that we serve.”

Note: Pictures are 2011 file.