THE VTT GRADUATES

Finally, the eight teachers from the different TECH-VOC schools in Capiz have graduated just recently from their 30-day training on Automotive Servicing Course at Hunnan Vocational Training Center, South Korea. The new Vocational Training Team (VTT) graduates are: Rodelio Animay , Pelagio Loria, Jr of Dumalag Central NHS; Edcor Diaz from Panitan NHS, Julius Japsay of Vicente Andaya NHS, Eric Lorenzo from.Milibili NHS, Jojie Vasquez , Albert Elizares and Rodney Floro from RCSPC.

Their exposure in South Korea, one of the leading car manufacturing countries in the world, will eventually helped them in all aspects of automotive specialization. It is more significant to the team because of the K-12 program of the Department of Education in the Philippines and guided by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

The grant was approved seeking to upgrade the skill level of automotive servicing trainers/instructors in the three technical-vocational high schools in the province of Capiz, namely, Roxas City School for Philippine Craftsmen (RCSPC), Cong. Ramon A. Arnaldo High School (CRAASHS), and Dumalag Central National High School (DCNHS). With better upgrade and better training, now they are ready to train the three senior high schools. We are looking forward to their employability, equipped with excellent skills and with global competitiveness in the field of automotive. The focus of the project is economic instability, specifically to alleviate poverty towards community development. Once they gain employment, they are assured of better pay off in exchange of higher level of expertise. 

Currently, enhacing your skills is considerably attractive to the labor market of which the need for more skilled workers are in demand here and abroad, so long as your academic education is completed.

The GG is in partnership with Rotarians from Korea District 3690, in cooperation with D3710 of which Hunan Vocational Training Center is located.

THE FUTURE IS THEM

WHAT MAKES THEM BUSY?

They are college students whom in their young age know already what servant leadership is. In order for them to learn and grow, they open their minds and hearts to welcome new things on how to keep them busy, make them responsible individual in the society and how to make a difference even at their own limited time and capacity, while maintaining their image as a normal college student. They know how to have fun in between their busy schedules, plus their ideas and energy are contagious.

Meet the HERCOR College Rotaract Club of the Rotary Club of Roxas, the busy buddies during the hosting of the recent joint DISTAS for RY 2017-2018 and welcoming more or less a hundred fellow student leaders and Rotary leaders of D3850 in Panay Island. They are our future responsible leaders. The future is them. 

What keeps them busy? It spells – R O T A R A C T.

WHAT IS ROTARACT? 

ROTARACT is an international program for young men and women ages 18 to 30 who believe that they can make a difference. These provide them opportunities as young adults to welcome new knowledge and train their present skills to be more effective young leaders and in turn make them a better person. This is a holistic organization where they are tested not just on their mental and physical capacity, but as well their social capacity thru community service. Likewise, the aim of the program is to promote goodwill, friendship, service and better relations with their fellow young adults on a global framework.

The HERCOR Rotaract Club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Roxas, D3850. It is a program of Rotary International, a worldwide community of committed young leaders gathered together to promote peace in the society. The Rotaract clubs work under the supervision and guidance of their respective local Rotary clubs. 

There are more or less 1.2M members and at least 34,000 Rotary clubs worldwide (RI).

WHY ROTARACT?

RotarAct comes from a combination of the words “Rotary” and “Action”. To date, there are more or less 184,000 members in more than 8,000 Rotaract Clubs around the world (RI).

Recenty, our HERO won the most number of coveted awards during the last district conference held in Iloilo City.

HERCOR COLLEGE Rotaract Club of Rotary Club of Roxas, D3850 list of awards:

Most Outstanding Club in Community Service – Bronze

Most Outstanding Club in Club Service- Bronze

Most Outstanding Club in Professional Service –Bronze

Most Outstanding Club in International Service – Silver

Biggest Delegation in Procon 2017

Biggest Delegation in Discon 2017

Outstanding President – Meriel Dolorico

District Rotaract Representative Citation for Meriel as All Star President

District Rotaract Representative Citation for Rtn. Mark Durana as All Star Adviser

The Rotaract clubs like the Rotary clubs also conduct regular meetings, with speakers and with the guidance of one Rotary member that serves as their adviser. They are called Rotaractors.

WHAT ARE THEY DOING?

One of the many activities and goals of a Rotaract club is into community service mostly during weekends, they collaborate with the Rotary club during service project work, they lighten the burden during social events by serving as the welcome committee and also conduct professional and leadership development workshops, to name a few. They are required to only do projects twice a year, one in the school community and one to partner with any international service project here or abroad. However, there are no limits of doing service projects so long and as long as they can afford to spare their time to it. They have their own elected officers and they are also invited to attend any of the Rotary sponsored conferences, trainings and special events. These help the club or organization strengthens their memberships and develops a lasting friendship.

In the Philippines, there are more less 500 established Rotaract clubs from the 12 districts of the country. They play a vital role in nation building. They also practice the Rotary’s motto: Service Above Self. 

(Photos from PN Cris Hernadez-Syching/HERCOR)

JOURNEY TO GREATNESS

Incoming D3850 Governer Jundad Legislador

May 6, 2017 --- Rotaractors and Interactors from Antique, Aklan, Iloilo, Capiz and Negros came together for their District Training Assembly held in Hercor College Main Campus, Roxas City, Capiz.  This was the first DISTAS to be held in Capiz and it was made possible with the leadership of the Rotary Club of Roxas and the Hercor College Rotaract Club a.k.a HeRo Club.

PDG Mark Anthony Ortiz

            Incoming Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers were welcomed warmly and the event promptly started.  It was heartwarming to also welcome Rotarians who came to chaperone their youths to the event.  At the helm were DRR Dennis Pedrosa, DRRE Ron Villanueva and DRAR Elyrose Naorbe.  The forum was privileged to hear inspiring words of change and wisdom from Incoming Governor Jundad Legislador, Past District Governor Mark Anthony Ortiz and Past President and RAC Mentor PP Chris Sorongon.

            This year, the officers were once again briefed on the history of Rotary, Rotaract, Interact and how we are all molded together with a bond that has ignited much change and will continue to be so.  Emphasis on Public Image and the influencing role it plays in our society and community today.  Branding must also be established and easily adaptable to the change that has come in order for us to indeed pursue the change we set out in motion.

New Generations Mentor - PP Chris Sorongon

            With much vigor and inspiration, it is indeed the time to make a difference and to do so greatly.

            “May our happiness increase with our usefulness.  What Rotary will be one hundred years hence, none living can imagine.” – Paul Harris

(Details and Photos from PN Cris Hernandez-Syching/HERCOR College and Rotaractor Elyrose)

Add caption

Stronger Rotaract-Interact for RY 2017-2018