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TheTheTheTheOLYMPIANSOLYMPIANSOLYMPIANSOLYMPIANS The Official Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Makati - OLYMPIA
VOL. 01 NO. 24 • FEBRUARY 2011
The President’s Corner
My dear
Fellow
Olympians,
A few days ago, I had a
very enlightening
conversation with a
friend. We talked on
many things, RCMO included. My
friend, a non-Rotarian, and I go a
long way. She'd seen me as I began
my journey as a Rotarian. I had
shared with her my happiest and
lowest moments in it.
What is my most fulfilling moment as
a Charter President?
I told her that one of the most
gratifying experiences is knowing
that I was partly instrumental in
planting the seed of the ideals for
which RCMO stands for. Cont’d on page 2…
RCMO’s club leaders came in full
force last January 25 for the Training and Workshop on Club Governance, Administration and Operation.
Discussed were the role of the club president and officers and the various committees and how they function for the club to continue to be effective. Also discussed was how to accomplish the various reportorial requirements like the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs, Presidents Monthly Report and Semi Annual Report.
Registering at Members Access at www.rotary.org website was demonstrated for the Presidents and Secretaries to know how to
PE Jay’s
Corner Fellow
Olympians,
Just last week, I
read a feature on
Ms. Katie Ischkin,
president and
founder of the Rotary Club of
South Metro Minneapolis
Evenings, Minnesota, USA. She
believes in a new approach to
Rotary and gave her views on
things such as membership. To
quote, "We are faced today
with the need to grow not just
for the sake of numbers but to
create strong, young, global
leaders who are going to help
continue the success of the
Rotary organization." Cont’d on p. 2…
update the club data, access directory of Rotary Clubs around the world and get other important information for the club.
All participants were given a CD of the materials taken up and each had a "homework" to continue studying them while hands-on learning will continue in the coming months. Succeeding learning sessions will also be scheduled.
CP Rose Acoba, who is the Club Trainer, led the workshop and was ably assisted by PE Jay Bataclan. Also in attendance were PN Renny Harman, PP Ting Almendral, PP Amor Isip, Dir. Ju Abdulcadir, Dir. Roger Alejo, Service to New Gen Chair Hanica Pacis, Sabine Haak and Margaret Gaw.
After the month-long search was launched, five pairs were presented as finalists in the first ever Search for Mr. and Ms. Rotaract last January 29 at Jose Magsaysay Elementary School Covered Quadrangle.
The five finalists are Rotaract Club of San Nicolas Makati, Rotaract Club of San Roque, Rotaract Club of PUP, Rotaract Club of Makati Legaspi and Rotaract Club of Olympia Folkloric Dance Ensemble.
During the finalists’ presentation, a photo shoot of the finalists was done. Interview and talent competition were also undertaken.
Mr. and Ms. Rotaract aims to look for Rotaract's ambassador or spokesperson who shall promote to the New Generations Rotary, its ideals and core values. The search is being done from January and will culminate in the World Rotaract Week Celebration in March.
To select who would become the true model of Rotaract, the candidates will take part in various activities. In January, they were asked to assist in the promotion of Rotary Awareness Month by asking them to know more of Rotaract and Rotary. This month they will undertake activities on World Understanding through various community service to celebrate February's RI theme. In March they will do hands-on review and tutorial for the pupils of Jose Magsaysay Elementary School to prepare them for the National Assessment Test (NAT) as their literacy endeavor.
The winners of the search will be announced on March 11.
PE Jay’s Corner cont’d from p.1
She also has out-of-the-box
approach on club activities and
staying connected as well as
managing expectations from
members. She said "all it takes is
opening up your minds and
starting to think differently about
the future."
Personally, I see it as very
dynamic, and very hip. Keeping
this in perspective, my take on
the matter is balance -- striking a
balance in terms of keeping true
to a vision of Service and the
reality of unique individuals losing
sight of the bigger picture or
looking too far ahead. Young as I
am (in Rotary I mean☺) does not
discount myself and senior
mentors in "eating some humble
pie" in the process of planning
and executing projects. I see this
as very healthy as we are all
leaders, but not at the expense
of having a "win-loss" relationship.
In this journey of ours called life,
the sooner we realize the value of
"win-win" scenarios then that is
when we can truly say that we
are truly winners.
Thanks Katie for the inspiration! To
my fellow Olympians, let’s stand
united and continue the fire
burning, hand-in-hand, shoulder-
to-shoulder Reaching Within.
~ Jay
Mr. and Ms. Rotaract Finalists Announced
The President’s Corner cont’d from p.1
Like everything, these ideals have small
beginnings but nurtured well it will one day
emerge like a full-grown tree with many
branches and fruits that will lend a restful
sanctuary to those who are tired and weary.
Recently, we've done some introspective
evaluation of what we have been in the last
months. We have been very objective,
recognizing the good things that we did as
well as our shortcomings. There is nothing
extraordinary about this for everyone at some
point in time does this, too. What is
remarkable, however, is that not just one
mind works but that there is collective body
that appreciates these. For a very new club,
this is indeed very notable for it shows that
the young members have caught the fire of
involvement, leadership and ownership that
will steer us not in the future but now.
Awesome!
The Club Team Training and Workshop
(CTTW) that we had last week is a testament
of this. To you, my fellow Club Leaders, thank
you. You are truly appreciated. The magic of
Rotary has caught you. Soon, I pray that all
our members will be just as inflamed. Deep
in my heart, I am certain of this for I know
God's blessings are with us. The seed that He
has asked me and the founders to sow has
been planted on a fertile ground! It has now
sprouted and will continue to become a
sturdy tree!
RCMO is Here to Last!
editorial team:
adviser Rose Acoba •••• editor Joel D. Adriano
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Future Vision Plan provides incredible opportunity
ROTARY international NEWS
The Future Vision pilot, launched seven months ago with 100 pilot districts, has already produced exceptional global grant projects with sustainable, measurable outcomes.
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar highlighted several early success stories of the Future Vision Plan while touting its benefits before an audience of incoming district governors at the fourth plenary session of the 2011 International Assembly, 18 January in San Diego, California, USA.
"Future Vision represents a philosophical shift in the way the Foundation funds Rotarians' activities," Stenhammar said. "Under Future Vision, the Foundation asks Rotarians to start their planning by identifying a pressing need and working with the community to determine the best activity or combination of activities through which to address it, and then carry them out."
One hundred districts were specially trained in San Diego a year ago and began testing a new grant model 1 July in the
Future Vision pilot. All districts will begin using the model on 1 July 2013.
Though change isn’t painless, Stenhammar said, the plan will allow for increased flexibility, particularly for scholarships. District grants can fund scholars either locally or abroad at any level, for any length of time, either for a degree or certificate program or for a period of study. With global grants, clubs and districts may use their cash or District Designated Fund to receive a World Fund match for graduate-level students studying abroad under one of the areas of focus. Global grants can fund students for a single year or for an entire degree program, up to four years in length.
Stenhammar pointed to the Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle, California, which has used two global grants for $30,000 each to sponsor a student from Quito, Ecuador, and another from Kampala, Uganda, to study peace and conflict resolution.
He encouraged nonpilot districts to learn as much as they can about the plan and its opportunities at www.rotary.org and in the Future Vision Pilot News newsletter.
Earlier in the day, Foundation Trustee Chair-elect William B. Boyd outlined goals for the Foundation:
• Eradicating polio • Increasing support for the
Foundation • Continuing progress on the
Future Vision Plan
Boyd said the areas of focus under the Future Vision Plan
allow Rotarians to carry out projects with a common purpose, in a way that will benefit as many people as possible. "All of us should work to build those six areas of focus into the culture and thinking of every Rotary club," he said. "We should seek opportunities to build partnerships between clubs and districts, our Rotary Foundation, and other organizations that can join us in our mission to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty."
Best Practices of
Effective Rotary Clubs
• Developing long-range goals that address the elements of an effective club
• Setting annual goals that support long-range goals
• Keeping all members involved and informed
• Communicating effectively with club members and district leaders
• Ensuring continuity in leadership from year to year
• Customizing the bylaws to reflect club operations
• Providing regular fellowship opportunities
• Actively involving all club members
• Offering regular, consistent training
• Assigning committees that support your club’s operational needs, including: administration, membership, public relations, service projects, and The Rotary Foundation
Rotary Information of the Week
Club Leadership Plan