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Pres. Message, Ang Bag-O Nga Patiyog- Sept. 17, 2010

Dear Fellow Members,

As we learned last Friday from AG Pip’s presentation, the Rotary International has created a new Avenue of Service called, New Generations Service. RI President Ray Klinginsmith says this “improves the value of youth programs and their impact on Rotary’s future”. Our club has always been very active in this area and it comes as no surprise that Rotary International has now put greater emphasis in this area. We are at this very moment putting together, what we hope will be the best Boys and Girls week the club and people of Roxas have seen. With the new city government now in office we are looking forward to working closely with them during and of course after Boys and Girls week.

“The Council wanted to be sure New Generations programs were given adequate attention by clubs,” says Klinginsmith. “Rotarians just want to be up front and recognize the importance of these programs. New Generations isn’t just important to the future of Rotary but also our communities and the world.”

These programs will present a positive change for our youth and young adults.They will involve leadership development, community and international service programs along with our exchange programs that Rotary already has. These new programs should be such that they enrich and foster world peace but more importantly cultivate cultural understanding. Programs include RYLA, Rotaract, Interact and Rotary Youth Exchange. It is our responsibility to our children to teach them Integrity, Honesty, the ability to work hard and always strive to improve our/their way of life and life style. As last year’s Rotary Theme was “The Future of Rotary is in Our Hands”, so it can be said that the future of the country and the world is in the hands of the youth of today, for they will be the leaders of tomorrow.

I urge all club members to think about projects that are within the ability of our club that will strengthen the youth of Roxas City. Take a moment of your time and come up with suggestions for our club that will fall into this new avenue of service.

Thank you and God Bless

Yours in Rotary Service,

Jerome Lames

Rotary Information, Ang Bag-O Nga Patiyog - Sept. 17, 2010

Strength depends upon Membership, Extension and Contributions

The Rotary Foundation’s strength depends on membership, extension, and contributions It is interesting to note that three countries – India, Japan, and the United States – alone account for 46 percent of the Rotary population worldwide. Together with Korea and Taiwan, they are among the largest contributors to The Rotary Foundation.

This is, of course, of greatest importance to The Rotary Foundation, as the possibility for it to support various programs is totally dependent on contributions from Rotarians, clubs, and districts. I am happy that in spite of the world financial crisis, Rotarians have been very generous and supported their own Rotary Foundation. This is something that we shall never forget – The Rotary Foundation belongs to the Rotarians.

Unfortunately, the membership numbers have been very static for quite a number of years. Controlling retention is one way to make membership increase or, at least, not decrease. Another is extension. For instance, I feel it is time to seriously study the possibility of reentering Cuba and again investigate the possibilities of expanding into China on a larger scale. I am sure this can happen if we really try. If we do not, it will never happen. These are just a couple of examples – there are many more.

Consequently we can note how membership, extension, and contributions all are linked together, and it is every Rotarian’s responsibility and honor to work toward these goals as we are Building Communities – Bridging Continents through Service Above Self.

TRF Chair Carl-Wilhelm


US$200 MILLION DOLLARS CHALLENGE Progress Report

As of 30 June 2010, Rotarians have raised approximately US$141.2 million for the US$200 Million Challenge. These contributions will help Rotary raise US$200 million to match US$355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Ang Bag-O Nga Patiyog - Sept. 17, 2010, MY AG JOURNAL

continuation from last issue....AG Pip Acepcion

My next stop was RC Metro Roxas-Central (September 2, Tuesday). This is actually my second attempt to attend their meeting; the first was postponed due to small member turnout due to the heavy rain. President Sally was also not available at that time. I had a short chat with some of the members present and decided to postpone the assembly the following week.

The meeting was held at a new venue and seemed that the activity was just prepared for the purpose of my visit. It was a fireside meeting held over lunch with not the usual Rotary protocol. I was made to give my lecture immediately after lunch followed with a short Q and A. Meeting was adjourned afterwards with not much time for fellowship. I excused myself at this instant and hope to join them again much longer in their future activities.

Last Thursday, September 2, I had the pleasure of visiting the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo at their clubhouse. PP Megs Lunn toured me around Kalibo to kill time until the 7pm meeting. She was even gracious to treat me to a facial and encouraged me to start writing this journal for Ang Patiyog. She also went with me to the RC Metro Kalibo meeting where we were met by President Ely and spouse. Secretary Jerome Barrios was the emcee for the night and the meeting was called to order a quarter before 8. The Rotarian spouses prepared a sumptuous dinner spread. This provided a good opportunity to touch base with good old friends from the club and with their new members as well.

The meeting was resumed as soon as PP Rod Solidum arrived. He was the one who introduced me by relating the chronology of events during Typhoon Frank. It was an unfortunate opportune time that made our clubs work together right at the start of the Rotary Year, two years ago.

My meeting with the RC Metro Kalibo was both nostalgic and fruitful. PP Rod handed his check for PHF and has offered partnership, as well, with our club for a literacy project in Carles, Iloilo.

People and Events, Ang Bag-O Nga Patiyog - Sept. 17, 2010

Friday's meeting last week, subject matter was FHM discussion.

Our club attended the Roxas city NGO meeting and we were nominated to sit on the City Health Board. We are allowed one vote in all purposed resolutions the city health makes. P Jerry Lames to represent the Rotary Club of Roxas and Sec Leah as his alternate.

President's Message, Ang Bag-ong Patiyog- Sept. 10, 2010

Good Day Rotarians,

The Board met last Friday Sept 3rd and Nominated Rotarian Doctor Marissa “Mariz” Gepilano to become the President of our club for the year 2011-2012.

I have included a little background about Doc. Mariz. She was born in Manila at the DeCampo Memorial Hospital in Nagtahan Manila. She went to St Mary’s (Roxas) grades 1-3 then transferred to Scholastica Manila for grades 4-7. She then attended and graduated from Assumption College Makati High School. She entered the University Sano Tomas and received her BS in Biology. She received her Doctor of Medicine from Saint Louis University Bagio. She did her internship a Capiz Emmanuel Hospital and her Residence in Pediatrics at Doctor Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Santa Cruz Manila.

Doc Mariz left the Philippines in 1997 and went to the United States, settling down in Florida to work in the medical profession. She returned to the Philippines in November 1999 and began working for the City Health Department of Roxas City. She is now the Assistant Director of City Health.

Doc Mariz is married to Roberto Ramundo and has one son RJ (Roberto Jaime a 1st year high school student at Ateneo De Iloilo. RJ is also a Rotor Kid in our club. PE Mariz has been a Rotarian since 2004 and was our Club Administrator before become the PE of our club
We all welcome PE Mariz and look forward to her becoming the President of our Club next year.

P.S.
PE Mariz loves to travel and cook, I have not travelled with her but I can tell you her cooking is great.

Other matters from the Monday Fund Raising Meeting. We have an opportunity from Gov. Emma to bring up FHM to put on a show for Roxas. Our Club would be the sponsor of this event and perhaps this time we can raise some much needed funds for our club.

Sincerely,

Jerome K. Lames

Rotary Information, Ang Bag-ong Patiyog- Sept. 10, 2010

By: PP Megs Lunn

Stay involved with Rotary

Rotary offers a network of people who share similar values. Find Rotarians who are relocated and invite them to Rotary. I just spoke to one inactive Rotarian and he said he was relocated for family reasons. And so I said, why not join a local Rotary club nearby. He said there is no invitation yet. Looking for opportunity to invite members? There are many actually. In my six (6) years of being a Rotarian, I can count at least six (7) folks I have referred to Rotary and eventually became a Rotarian. Three (3) locals (in town) and four (4) foreigners abroad. I am working on my cousin who is now in Cebu, and recently referred him to AG Ann and Pres. Joy of RC Ormoc. I just found him on Facebook (wink). Staying involved even seating down is just great. You can actually let your fingers walk. What is the technology for?!!!

Connect to other alumni and Rotarians

Former members of Rotaract can be invited to your club. Correct me if am wrong, they are free of membership dues for one to two years while they are hunting for jobs right after graduation.
A former and retired Rotarians might want to join again. Now that he is retired, he might not be tired yet. How about it? How about a former GSE member/s? They are also a walking soon to be Rotarian. It also helps build Rotary Foundation. There is also the Rotary Alumni. Resources can be find at www.rotary.org.

Find service opportunities

Help connect your fellow Rotarians to volunteer opportunities. Now adays, the most “in” thing is to care for our environment. Fun Run for a Good Cause (Milo, TB, Global Warming), Fun Walk to Zero Smoking Campaign, for fun or for a good cause, so long as there is an opportunity to, be visible in the community as our public image calls it. Also, by sending letters of invitation to meetings and posting your community service experience by blogging, thru e-groups and to our interactive website, to name a few. Link with some other religious and civic organizations for some community event, too, is another idea – an inspiration of partnership and connections.

Share your Rotary experience

We are the best advocates of a walking Rotarian. By passing on your experience to others, you can inspire future ambassadors of goodwill and promote Rotary’s ideals. You can help recruit program participants, participate in inbound and outbound orientation sessions, or act as an adviser to Rotary clubs or districts. Speak at a Rotary club meeting, or mentor current Foundation program participants, Interactors, or Rotaractors. (www.rotary.org)

Give to The Rotary Foundation

Rotary’s values first attracted you to its programs. The goal to further international understanding through effective educational and humanitarian programs around the world continues today. Your gift ensures that these programs will last well into the future. (www.rotary.org)

NEW GENERATIONS MONTH

September is New Generations Month, when Rotary celebrates its commitment to youth and young adult programs, including Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, and Rotary Youth Exchange. Rotary clubs are encouraged to focus on youth issues and undertake projects benefiting young adults around the world through New Generations programs.

When planning activities for New Generations Month, Rotarians and program participants are challenged to consider these questions:

How can those involved in your district’s youth and young adult programs network with each other?

Do Rotary clubs in your area actively promote participation in the youth and young adult programs they sponsor?

How are youth included in weekly Rotary club programs, service projects, and fundraising events?

What types of special recognition, awards, and scholarships are available to youth through Rotary clubs in your area?

- www.rotary.org

Watch out for the following event:

1. VOICE OF THE YOUTH
2. BOYS & GIRLS WEEK

MY AG JOURNAL, Ang Bag-o nga Patiyog - September 3, 2010

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 charge 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..

New Generation Month - Ang Bag-ong Patiyog Sept. 3, 2010

In Rotary, we always think of having members who are young and vibrant. “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” And if I may add, will truly be part of the solution in our besotted and struggling nation.

This is where Rotary come in the picture. Rotary International offers youth programs that allows our youth to discover about themselves by participating in community projects, leadership training and even cultural exchanges. Seasoned Rotarians share their expertise in teaching them the principles of ethics, service , and fellowship that Rotarians exemplify like, the Interact ages 12 to 18 and the Rotaract ages 18-30.

This year, this month, we will again meet up with our Boys and Girls Week, The Voice of Our Youth and the Youth Leadership Forum.

Last year, many benefited with the District programs on Guimaras Youth Camp including Rotakids..

Last years RC Roxas forum themed: WALA NA SANG IBAN...IKAW NA. Speakers are members who volunteered to make things happen.

Hopefully this year, we will do the same. For we are leaders by example.

Note: A longer version of NGM Article will be posted with the PRM for September Issue. FYI

President's Message - Ang Bag-ong Patiyog Sept. 3, 2010

Dear Members,

As summer has come and gone we now begin the school season. This begins again their learning along with preparing them for a place in the world market. Our club has the up and coming “Boys and Girls” week. This is a weeklong activity where we test and select the top 26 students to sit beside all city officials for one week. This coming week we will purpose to the SP Council a resolution declaring the week of Sept 27 through Oct 1 as Boys and Girls Week. I hope you can attend the SP Session this coming Tuesday Sept 7 to partake in this event. This year we will have the largest Boys and Girls selection the club has ever had.

Please participate in this event when you have some spare time from your busy work schedule. You will come away with more then you put into it. We need volunteers to be at the Rotary Center on Saturday September 25 at 9AM to oversee the testing and help with the grading of the papers. We then will interview the winners on Sunday to place them in their prospective positions. We need interview them at the Provincial Hospitals Conference room outside Rtn VP Raoul’s office at 9AM. I will be selecting some of you to help out.

From the selection of Boys and Girls that participate we will be able to once again establish a Rotor Act Group. We need a volunteer to lead this group. Please see me if you are interested.

We also have Voice of the Youth coming up Saturday Oct 9th. The Chairman of this event will be PP Sunny.

We look forward to a very active youth events this month and next and of course our club will be out in full support cheering the future leaders of Roxas and other cities.

Thank you

R.I. President's Message - Ang Bag-ong Patiyog, August 27, 2010

Building Communities – Bridging Continents

Several Rotarians have asked me how I chose the RI theme for my presidential year, so let me explain. After reviewing all the past themes, I decided to search for a few words that would fulfill two objectives – to give outsiders a glimpse of our purpose, and at the same time to make Rotarians proud of their membership.

I searched for words to describe the passion, the creativity, and the generosity of Rotarians. And as I sought the right words, I kept in mind that Rotary is a spirit of service as well as an organization of Rotary clubs, and that we need to share our core values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership with other people and organizations. I considered many words and phrases. The four words I finally selected to convey Rotary’s current mission and highlight our achievements describe what Rotarians do best, which is Building Communities – Bridging Continents.

I hope you agree those four words aptly reflect who we are and what we do as Rotarians. We are a unique organization and certainly one of the best in the world. We build the spirit and resources of our local communities in an important way, and we are a prominent player on the world stage with PolioPlus and our international service projects.

Rotary has changed the world, and Rotarians will continue to change it in a positive way. The formula is simple: For us to succeed, all we need to do is to focus our best efforts on doing what Rotarians are passionate about and what Rotarians are the best in the world at doing, which is Building Communities – Bridging Continents.

Ray Klinginsmith
President, Rotary International