gml vol. 25 no. 3 september 2011 - digital version

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September 20Vol. 25 No. 3

Former President Fidel V. Ramos urged Rotarians of Rotary Inter-

national District 3780 to embrace the heart of service by caring,

sharing and daring for others even as he formally launched a

commemorative book coinciding with the tribute to District Gover-

nors at the Pandanggo Hall of the historic Manila Hotel last 11

August 2011.

The centrepiece of the District celebration was the recognition of

all DGs who served during the last 25 years that Quezon City had

been assignedits own district number in the Rotary International

organization. Each one of the district governors present was given

a special plaque of appreciation. This was supposed to have been

part ofThe District Induction program last July 3, 2011 but due to

ack of time it was moved to another date which coincided with

the launching of the commemorative book.

It is therefore providential that on its 25th founding anniversary,

District 3780 under the able leadership of Governor Jess Cifra,

book author Melandrew T. Velasco, RC Roces President Eren No-

che Tumali and the 95 Rotary Clubs in Quezon City have gone outof their way to document the many little known, but inspiring pro-

jects that different clubs have undertaken through the past few

years, said FVR.

The 260-page full color coffee table book is a commemorative

book celebrating 25 years of District 3780 as a One City. One

District in the RI world.

The book was earlier formally presented to PRIP Bhichai Rattakul

ast 3 July 2011 by Governor Cifra during the latters installation

as district governor.

District Gov. Jess Cifra said the coffee table book titled

EMBRACE: The Heart of Service serves as a most authorita

reference containing the history of Rotary International, Ro

Philippines and R.I. District 3780, its leaders and all its memb

and what they have stood for since becoming part of the cent

old service organization that is Rotary.

Gov Cifra said it is also in line with this years Rotary the

Reach Within to Embrace Humanity, adding that EMBRACE:

Heart of Service tells the story of a long-standing challenge

bracedby Rotarians all over the world: to serve others above

and how this challenge is brought to life by the efforts carried

by RI District 3780.

Among the most inspiring highlights of the book include a c

prehensive look at the Districts Paul Harris Fellows, The Ro

Foundation, award-winning and world-renowned projects

Matching Grants from the Rotary International, and a special

cle contribution by President Ramos, also a full-fledged Rotaria

EMBRACE: The Heart of Service is co-published by the RI Dis

3780 with Media Touchstone Ventures, Inc led by SP

Velasco.

FVR to Rotarians: Embrace the Heart of ServiceBy Silver President Melandrew T. Velasco, RC Cubao West

R seated this close to ladies LR: IPP Beth Constantino, PP Maricor Imperial and Spouse Helen Cifra

In this photo shared with the GML by PP Ma. Corazon Imperial Plaques of Recognition presented to past district governors by formerPresident Fidel V. Ramos and Governor Jess Cifra.


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Let Us Fortify Our Friendship(Speech delivered by DG Jess Cifra during the District Conference of RI D-5000 in Sheraton Kauai Resort, Kauai, Hawaii,

USA on September 10, 2011)

Past Rotary International Director John Blount and Spouse Patti,

District Governor Laurie Yoshida, Spouse Vernon and Daughter Brittney,

District Governor John Boccarti,

Fellow Rotarians from RI District 5000 and other RI districts,

Fellow Rotarians from my country, the Philippines,

Ladies and gentlemen:

Good evening.

First of all, I wish to thank Hawaii Representative George Fontaine for the prestigious Certificate of Recognition awarded me by t

State Legislature of Hawaii at his instance. It is truly a great, wonderful surprise which I will treasure and be proud of the rest of

life. George, thank you very much.

Friendship, my friends, knows no boundaries. This is why Rotary has spread to almost every corner of the world. This is also wh

have come to join our GSE team to feel the warmth of your friendship which has touched the members of the team and to tha

you in person for the great hospitality with which you have received them. We in the Philippines often boast of our hospitality

legendary. But I guess you have been more blessed with such a wonderful trait as a people. I have thought deeply about this sha

quality and discovered that we have many things in common. We share the same Pacific sun and air, the same seasons, and t

same profound love for beauty and life. This explains why Filipinos were among the first migrants of Hawaii. Our forefathers w

were hired to till your land many years ago came to love the beauty of your country and embrace the Hawaiian way of life.

The many things that we share also explain why of the many cities around the world, Philippine cities comprise the biggest num

of sister cities of Honolulu and Maui County. These sister city relations speak of the warm friendships our two countries hold dear

And this great friendship between Hawaii and the Philippines and the bonds that we have created through the GSE program of T

Rotary Foundation are strong foundations on which we can build new and wider horizons of Rotary service and a stronger Rotamovement in the Pacific region.

The Group Study Exchange has been a long cherished tradition in our Rotary world and it is one that we in RI District 3780 look f

ward to year after year. We learn more about your way of life as you do ours and through this exchange we strengthen our frien

ships and face the future with more courage and confidence that we together can build a world that is better and more beautiful.

With the past and present strong and warm relations between our two countries and our shared vision of a better world throu

Rotary and its Foundation, we can build more blocks of success to realize our common dream.

It is therefore with all these, coupled with a sense of pride for the things that we share and our great admiration for you and yo

country that my spouse Helen and I have come to your land to give meaning to our friendship and to thank you for the fruitful a

rewarding visit of our GSE team. With this deep gratitude we wish to extend our invitation for you

to come and join us in our 2011-2012 District Conference which will be held on April 19-21,2012 at Tagaytay City. Your presence at our Discon will most certainly lend more luster and

meaning to the event. And it would be our great pride and honor to host you in our district. Your

visit would ensure for us the rare opportunity to reciprocate the admirable hospitality that you

have so generously showered on us and our GSE team. As a good friend would always say, We

will not accept no for an answer. For, according to Sydney Smith, an English writer, Life is to be

fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.

To build a better world, come visit us and let us fortify our friendship.

Once again, thank you all very much for everything!

Mahalo lui loa! Ahui hou! (Thank you very much! Until we meet again!) D3780 DG Jess Cifra and D5000 DG Laurie Yo


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The past few weeks saw much of the time of the Dis-trict Governor spent on the RI mandated club visits.With his entourage consisting primarily of the DistrictSecretary, District Chief of Staff, Assistant Governorand Assistant Governors Representative, more than40 Rotary clubs in the District shall have been visited

as of this writing since the start of the Rotary year. Ofcourse this does not include the numerous club induc-tions, charter anniversaries, project launchings, com-

mittee meetings and other activities.

This early, we would like to commend the clubs and the Silver Presidentsfor consistently implementing the district policies, guidelines and protocolsas called for by the District office. These include the timely payments ofofficial district duesthe Governors Fund and contributions to the Disasterrelief and rescue Fund.

We are also very much elated at the response of the clubs visited so farwhen it comes to contributions to the Rotary Foundation. It has so far ex-ceeded our best expectations. We have also noticed that there is also a

significant increase in the number of clubs who expressed their intentionsto apply for a Matching Grant this year compared to the pre-suspensionyears. This has certainly made the TRF committee very busy at this time.Speaking of the TRF, we just held a very successful TRF seminar at theQuezon City Sports Club hosted by the Rotary clubs of Cubao West andRoces. Also very much worth mentioning is the determination of the clubsto improve on their membership development and retention with the end inview of having at least 100% of the clubs at charter strength at the mini-mum.

At this point, we have also noted that many of the major district committeeshave finalized or at least close to finalizing their various programs for thedistrict and the clubs.

As the Districts response to the current Dengue outbreak, two MOAs wsigned during the TRF seminar with various groups. First was with the QRed Cross which encourages all the clubs to commit and help campafor blood donations in order to re stock fast dwindling supplies. The secoMOA was with the Philippine Federation of Professional Pest ManagemOperators Association the implementation of which already started in e

nest last September 1, 2011 where several QC Barangays which wconsidered as Dengue Hotspots were treated with environment and man friendly pesticides. More than a dozen Rotary clubs participatedhosting the various teams of technicians.

The month of August also saw the launching of the first ever District coftable book called Embrace, The Heart of Service which contained insing stories of Rotarians and Rotary clubs as our District 3780 celebrates25th year. The guest of honor was no less than former Philippine presidFidel V. Ramos. During the same occasion, all the PDGs who served ding the period were similarly recognized and honored.

Towards the end of August and not to be outdone, the Rotaractors helwell attended District Rotaract Induction and turnover ceremonies w

nessed by various district SNG luminaries, other district officers and Jess Cifra with spouse Helen. The event was hosted by RC Metro DilimSurely a fitting end to a most productive month which also provided much needed momentum going into the month of September with thetheme, New Generations Month which aptly addresses and brings focus, the various issues and concerns of the youth sector.

Finally, please allow me to end with the following quote from Mitch Albom

The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourselfto loving others, devote yourself to your community aroundyou, and devote yourself to creating something that gives

you purpose and meaning.

District Secretarys ReportBy DS Jesus Jesse Tanchanco

Silver Edition of the Governors Monthly Letter

EDITORIAL BOARD

DG JOSE FRANCISCO Jess Q. CIFRAPublisher

JESUS Jesse TANCHANCO (RC Loyola Heights)District Secretary

EDUARDO Duke ZULUAGA (RC New Manila East)District Chair, Public Image

RICARDO Ric SALVADOR (RC Holy Spirit)Editor

GARY TING (RC Pag-asa)Assistant Editor-Business Manager

WINSTON SIA (RC VisMin)Associate Editor-Webmaster

Associate Editors for Sub-DistrictsPASTOR Mar REYES (RC SFDM)MA. ELENA Marilen LAGNITON (RC Cubao EDSA)JUN SACAYAN (RC Batasan Hills)BOBBIE LAGUITAO (RC Cubao Kamias)FAUSTO Osty MANLAPAZ (RC New Manila East)

Printer Relations Manager

BETSY BULANADI (RC Mega EDSA)Manager Circulation & Distribution

TheSilver Edition of the Governors Monthly Letter is available in both printed form andweb-linked digital format. Please send your articles for publication to the Editor-in-Chief,

Salvador by email at [email protected]. Ric may also be reached throug0919-361-6406 or 810-0040 atAsia Business Consultants Inc in Makati City.

September is New Generations MonthDuring New Generations Month, Rotary celebrates its commitment toyouth and young adults through Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, and RotaryYouth Exchange. Rotary clubs are encouraged to focus on youth issuesand undertake projects that benefit young people around the world.

District Events in Sep-October 2011

Sep 24 ELKS Day (8 AM12 PM)

Sep 29-Oct 2 Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract ConfSubic

Oct 8 Tree-planting at La Mesa Eco-park (6AM)

Oct 15 Club Administration Training Seminar (CATS)

Oct 15 TRF AlumniGlobal Lounge

Oct 23 District Family DayAmoranto Stadium

Oct 26 Vocational Awards Night

Oct 29 Membership Fellowship Night

October is Vocational Service Month
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The spouses have spokenBy Spouse Soc Yap RC SFDM

Last 5 May 2011, fifty two (52) Rotarian Spouses and four (4)

guests trooped to Valle Verde Country Club along their husbands

for this years District Assembly. The spouses, consisting of 10

Past District Governors spouses, twenty five (25) Silver Presi-

dents Anns and 17 Rotarians/spouses, were treated to an ex-

citing program which was conceptualized and implemented spe-

cifically to address their concerns as Rotarian partners. This is adocumentation of the said affair, the result of which is herein

presented for the design of future spouses activities and as a

earning tool for examining the psyche of a Rotarian Spouse.

If the survey results were to be believed, the games that were

ntended to elicit the thoughts and awareness of the spouses on

their Rotarian husbands support needs, the talk by Dr. Jim San-

chez on Health and Wellness, together with the laughing yoga

session made the affair:

a) out of the box engaging

b) superb

c) a wonderful learning experience

d) an excellent venue for spouses fellowship, etc.

These quotes were just a few of the documented feedback fr

participants who attended the spouses program. Others w

more encouraging in their rally to keep up with activities simila

this so as to fulfil our role and confirm the proven adage of

importance of women in the success of their men. Still the m

meaningful findings during the program were the concerns of

wives about their Rotarian husbands role as club leaders. Thwere those who worried about practical matters, such as lac

funds and logistics; health of their husbands due to added stre

possible neglect of family due to demands on time to implem

programs and attend meetings, etc. With these fears, howe

came other expectations about the positive aspects of their

tarian husbands involvements such as, the ability of their men

help others who are less fortunate and how the Rotarians f

fulfilment in Rotary in that this has become a passion and

venue for sharing their husbands professional expertise.

Finally, we end this write up with yet another quote from one

the participants. The Spouses Program has shown us how

make lemonade out of lemons. So there it is guys, the spou

have spoken.

C Cubao Edsa -eding program fory-care children ofrangay Alicia

Cubao Sunrise -eeding program for

street children

ore clubs welcome the new Rotary year with childrens partiesRC Diliman North- Fun-filled eventwith "Story-telling","Book-Reading",and teaching ofproper hygiene tothe ROTAKIDS.

Snacks, toothpasteand toothbrushwere distributed. .

RC NeopolitanFairview - Partyheld at Cottolengcoa caring house forchildren with physi-cal and mentaldisabilities left bytheir parents at thedoors of the saidcaring house

RC NewEast - Mparty forgarten pToro Hilmentary

RC North Edsa - Feeding program & party foof St Maximillian Mary Kolbe parish, Novaiches


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D 3780 Rotaract is reloaded!By SNG District Chair PP Benjamin Alonzo

To address the dwindling numbers of Rotaract Clubs and Rotaractors inDistrict 3780, lead host club Rotaract Club of Timog and co-host, RotaractClub of Cloverleaf spearheadedRotaract Reloaded: A Strategic Re-cruitment and Membership Development Seminar last June 11, 2011at the Rotary Center. The strategic recruitment and membership develop-ment seminar was attended by 17 Rotaract Clubs, with a total of 120 par-ticipants, 70% of which are new members.

RAC Timog CharterPresident FrancoiseMarie B. Alonzo dis-cussed the basics ofRotaract. Past DistrictRotaract RepresentativeFlo Espiritu of District3790 enlightened thegroup on the opportuni-ties and relevance ofRotaract. Lastly, PDRR Cathy Gonzales of District 3830 made an encour-aging discussion with her topic Reviving Servant Leadership.

Governor Jess Cifra delivered an inspirational message, emphasizing theimportance of Rotaract as Rotarys partner in service. Gov. Jess alsourged Rotaractors to take the next step and join a Rotary Club when theyare already eligible. SNG Chair Benjamin Alonzo, on the other hand, ac-knowledged District Rotaract Representative Marby Montellano and herRotaract District Committee for their commitment to revive and strengthenRotaract Clubs in the district.

District Rotaract officers are inductedBy DRR Marby Montellano

150 Rotaractors attend DistasBy Secretary Jessica Rose Capati, Rotaract Brick Road

Despite the hard rains, Rotaract District Assembly was successfully heldast 9th of July 2011 at the Philippine School of Business Administration--

QC. A record of 150 delegates from different Rotaract Clubs of D3780 andanother from Essex County, New Jersey, USA gathered for the muchawaited event which was hosted by the Rotaract Clubs from PSBA.

The assembly was called to order by DRR Margaret Robyn "Marby" Mon-ellano. President Ernesto "Nitoy" Velasco of the RC Loyola Heights

(Rotary club sponsor of Distas), gave the welcome remarks, followed byDRR "Marby" Montellano who gave an overview for the assembly. Rota-ractors were then grouped according to their positions. Each group had aRotarian or Rotaractor to discuss its role and duties in the club.

PP Abegaile S. Carreon of Rotaract Club of Timog, QC discussed actionplanning for projects. The Rotaractors enjoyed the activity as they metmembers of other clubs. PDRR Devie Ontolan (Rotaract Club of Cubao)

ed the afternoon Plenary.DG Jose Francisco "Jess" Cifra gave inspirational advice for the youngRotaractors.

Rotaract District 3780 literally weathered the storm last August 28, 201Sir Williams Hotel in Timog Ave., QC was packed with 170 Rotarafrom 23 Rotaract clubs.

Immediate Past District Rotaract Representative Virgil Patrick de los Sadelivered his Valedictory address and recognized the Rotaractors and

tarians who helped him during his term.

Service to New Generations Chairman Benjamin Tan Alonzo presentenew membersofficers of RotClubs before were inducteDRR Marby tellano and DGovernor Cifra. . Gov inducted Marby Monteand the D

Officers.

During her inaugural speech, DRR Marby Montellano emphasized themeaning of service in Rotaract. According to her, the most opportuneto serve is when the chance for approval or applause is absent or when our feelings go against our will. She emphasized that serving in ract is not doing it for the applause of others but should be done trul

humanity and God.

The highlight in the program was District Governor Jess Cifras inspiratspeech where he stated that Rotaractors are like flowers in bloom. Hepointed out that Rotaractors are honed to become future Rotarians.

The event was hosted by Rotaract Club of Diliman in cooperation with

sponsoring club, Rotary Club of Metro Diliman.

Interact officers are inducted during DistBy PP Bit Farolan, RC Bagong Silangan

Hurray! for the Interact Distas 2011 sponsored by RC Bagong Silangan ahosted by 12 other clubs. It was held last August 6, 2011 at Quezon Cience High school and participated in by 89 Interactors from 17 high schools

DIR Mariel Rocaflor of Balara High school and her team were sworn in bJess Cifra, while Interact Club Presidents and Directors were inducted byChair PP Benjie Alonzo. Also present were Interact Chair PP Bambi VerdRC Uptown Novaliches, DIC member PP Adel Corpuz of RC Camp Aguand SP Sally Gonzalez of RC Bagong Silangan.

Inspiring words from DG Jess Cifra set their hearts and mind to the culservice above self. True to its theme, The New Gen Takes the Lead, theactors took the lead in planning the service projects they aim to accomwithin this Rotary Year,with enthusiasm andenergy.

The speakers: Lt Gov.Duke Zuluaga; PPSuzette Lee of RCDiliman Heights ; AGRCristy Dagdag of RCQC Circle; PP ElsaUnson of RC New Ma-nila Heights; PP Fran-

cis Paderna of RCTimog; CP Winston Sia of RC VIS-MIN.


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Dengue season is back. Defend your family from this deadly

fever.

Sudden high fever (up to 40 deg C) lasting for 2 to 7days

Pain in joints, muscles, and behind the eyes

Rashes (tiny red spots) all over the body, which may sub-

side after a couple of days and then reappear

Weakness

Nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting of coffee-colored

matter

Bleeding from the nose, mouth, or under the skin

(bruising)

Use mosquito nets when sleeping, and install screens on

windows.

Cover water containers (drums, pails, etc) to preventmosquitoes from breeding.

Clean containers weekly to remove eggs sticking to the

sides of the containers.

Replace water in flower vases every week.

Dispose of all unnecessary cans, jars, bottles, and other

objects which can collect water.

Remove dead leaves and debris from roof gutters so

that rain water will not accumulate.

Dengue: symptoms, prevention & controlBy PP Rogelio B. Belleza, MD, FPCP - RC Holy Spirit

PP Maricor Imperial reports that early in the outbreak of dengue, RC

Diliman North with support from city & barangay officials held den-

gue awareness campaign for residents of Sitio Pingkian, Bgy Pasong

Tamo Aug. 17

RC Camp Crame, the PNP and QC Red Cross hold bloodletting

activity for the benefit of dengue victims Sept. 2

Gov Jess with Silver Presidents and leaders of PFPMOA prior to

deployment to their assigned hot-spots, Sept1 at QC assembly

DCOS/PP Joe Baradi ensures that the dengue-busters cover al

breeding places in Bgy Pansol

Large contingent of 20 dengue-busters gets briefing from PS Ped Co

deno and Barangay officials prior to deployment in Bgy Holy Spirit

To ensure total extermination, SP Becky Cruz of RC West Triangle, S

Marlyn Manabat of RC Cubao Central and SP Monica Legaspi of RC

Malaya take the sprayers in their own hands at the breeding places

Bgy Pasong Tamo. Photo taken by team member SP Zeny Remolona

RC Centennial QC.

The war vs dengue

Dengue mosqui

(Aedes Aegypti)
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RI D3780 Silver Year Marks 1st Literacy CongressSa Pagbasa, May Pag-asa By IPP Becca dela Cruz, RC Batasan Hills

The Literacy Congress held last September 3 at the Rotary Center was concep-tualized by the Literacy Committee aimed at providing a menu of literacy pro-jects, which can be easily and consistently implemented across all clubs. TheLiteracy Projects being looked at will cater to all levels, from the formative pre-school years up to the college level or even out of school youth and non read-ers. Such projects are envisioned to have high and long term sustainable impactto the beneficiaries.

The event was graced by no less than Congressman Jorge Banal, who em-phasized the importance ofReading as Hope for the future. A bill at both theCongress and the Senate is in the making and President Noynoy himself sup-ports the Araw ng Pagbasa, which will be held to commemorate the birthday offormer Senator Ninoy Aquino.

The other partners who graced the Congress were Asia Pacific College, repre-sented by its Managing Director Teresita Medado and her Assistant AdelinaCalub. APC is a partner for the Every Reader, A Leader (ERAL) project,

which is aimed atimproving thereading compre-hension skills ofstudents acrossall levels.

The other projects presentedinclude the adop-tion of the Pre

School Quality Education discussed by PP Carmen Ramos of RC North EDEnglish Enhancement and Personality Development by PP Boyet Alfonso oNew Manila Heights, Kids Quiz Bee by PE Pettizou Tayag of RC Sta MHeights, and the Dream Literacy Project which is the Library on Wheels oMobile Library, by IPP Bong Cruz of RC New Manila East.

PBA players can also be invited in all the literacy projects, in conjunction

their Read to Lead project thru Ms. Rhose Montreal.

Informatics, thru its Chair and PP Daniel Ongchoco, shall grant D3780 fivelege Scholarships, and guidelines for this will soon be announced.

The Congress was hosted by IPP Baby Allado of RC New Manila HeightsIPP Eric Santos of RC Commonwealth. In addition, the other members oLiteracy Committee who participated were PP Butch Madarang, IPP CDagdag, both of RC QC Circle, PP Greg Buhain of RC Timog, PP Boy PerlRC Roxas, PP Babet Aparato of RC Paraiso, IPP Cora Sison of Prima VidaBobby Sumulong of RC Ayala Heights, and IPP Tante Tapuro of RC EDSA.

The lead clubs for the Literacy Congress and the different Literacy ProjectRC Ayala Heights, RC Batasan Hills, RC Commonwealth, RC Holy SpiriKamuning West, RC New Manila Heights, RC New Manila East, RC PaRC Timog, RC North EDSA, and RC QC Circle.

For more inquiries about the implementation of the abovementioned liteprojects, please email [email protected] the respective pproponent.

A timely celebration of the International Literacy Dayon Septemb

ED is bravely discussed at Intercity MeetingBy CP Gary Ting, RC Pag-asa

As had been expected, the subject of ED (Erectile Dysfunction) gave birth toan interestingly lively interaction during the Intercity Meeting last August 25at Shangrila Fine Chinese Restaurant. RC Pag-asa QC hosted the eventwith Dr. Jeff Peter Jubilado, urologist consultant from Marikina Valley Medi-cal Center, as Resource Speaker. Thanks to the support of the co-hostclubs namely: Biak na Bato, Camp Aguinaldo, Mabuhay Rotonda, Malaya,Metro Diliman, Metro Sta. Mesa, Quezon City Circle, Roosevelt, St. Ignatiusand University District, the event was an overwhelming success. In fact, SPJess Lim reported that more than a hundred attendees gathered at thepleasant venue.

SP Doc Aga Agatep of RC Metro Sta. Mesa acted as the moderator for theforum. However, being an urologist himself from St. Lukes Medical Center,he practically paired up with Dr. Jubilado in providing critical information as

well as in enlightening everyone regarding questions and clarifications thatthe attendees asked. Equipped with incredible visual aids and illustrations,the presentation actually covered most of the dreaded symptoms and ill-nesses that afflict men of age.

Having discussed the causes, conditions, remedies and treatments, the duo

were swarmed by relevant questions. It was noteworthy though that dthe earlier part of the lecture, Dr. Jubilado described most of the Fimen age 50 and above as arrogant when it comes to admitting the trubeing able or not to perform.

Eventually, the subject of an available and viable remedy for ED, popknown as Viagra, elicited more questions from the floor. Obviously, a ber of the older men turned out to be not that arrogant given their interethe subject and the questions they asked. Notwithstanding reluctandisclosing the true state of mens health, these concerns should be fdiscussed as in the forum provided by the Intercity Meeting.

Through all these pondering on the facts of life, the arrival of DG Jess CPDG Dan Espinosa and several District Officers who just came from

other commitment even made the activity livelier. DG Jess was evidquick to catch up with the topic since he was able to include in his message some humor pertaining to the subject matter. Without doubt, again he brought in the essential touch to complete the elements of a cessful affair.
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District 3780 acts decisively to protectlives from deadly dengue

Last September 1, 2011 Rotary clubs in the district worked feverishly withprofessional dengue-busters from the Philippine Federation of Pest Man-agement Operators Association, Inc. in the very timely spraying of anti-dengue chemicals in four out of 15 barangays identified as hot-spots.

The fourbarangays covered last September 1 were Bgy. Holy Spirit, withRC Holy Spirit coordinating; Bgy. Pasong Tamo with RC West Triangle,RC Malaya, RC Centennial QC, RC Cubao Central and RC St. Ignatiuscoordinating; Bgy Pansolwith RC Loyola Heights coordinating; and BgySan Bartolome with RC San Bartolome and RC Cubao Sunrise coordinat-

ing.

Even with this dengue mosquito-busting operation in the barangays, RCCamp Crame and the Philippine National Police, now led by SP Nick Bar-tolome as Chief PNP, embarked on a blood-letting project (Dugong Alay,Pangsagip Buhay) for the benefit of dengue victims last September 2nd.

These two community service initiatives implement the Memorandum ofAgreement between RI District 3780 and the federation for the anti-

dengue campaign in Quezon City, and the Memorandum of Agreementwith the Philippine Red Cross about the blood-letting activity, signed just afew days earlier on August 27, 2011 at the closing of the TRF Seminar.

Early in the outbreak of dengue, some clubs have on their own imple-mented dengue awareness and area clean-up campaigns. For instance,

RC Diliman North in partnership with city and barangay officials con-ducted an awareness campaign for adopted Sitio Pingkian in Bgy PasongTamo last August 17th.

Gov Jess thanks the Districts well-prepared partners in dengue-

busting at the QC hall assembly area at 7 AM Sept 1.

Fifty clubs join hands to distribute 13,200reference books to 100 public schools

Governor Jess Cifra witnessed last September 2nd part of the turnoof books by fifty Rotary clubsto principals & officials of many of the 1public high schools, elementary schools and preparatory schools tthe clubs had identified as needy beneficiaries.

The large-scale book-distribution activity involved the donation by SM Foundationof 13,200 volumes of mostly hardbound reference boothat had originated from a US-based partner library.

Mr Bob Navida, Project Manager for Outreach Programs of SM Foundtion, thanked Gov Jess, the event organizer RC Holy Spirit and the

other Rotary clubs for identifying the public schools that badly needbooks for their libraries, and for enabling the immediate turnover of books to school officials. Mr. Navida said that this Donate-A-Book p

ject of SM Foundation represents an additional initiative to the fountions signature literacy project, the college scholarships program.

Finally, Mr Navida announced that forthwith, the book donation and dtribution project would be an annual undertaking of SM Foundation wRotary clubs in District 3780.

Before the books turnover started, SP Ped Condeno presented to Navida a certificate of appreciation citing SM Foundation for its contiing support for the clubs health & wellness projects, gift-giving for ingent children and other projects.

Photo shows R-L Gov Jess Cifra, SM Foundation Manager Mr. Bob NavidaSP Ped Condeno of RC Holy Spirit, and school officials with their sponsor

SP Nitoy Velasco of RC Loyola Heights

187 Rotarians attend District 3780 TRF SeminarBy Silver President Melandrew T. Velasco, RC Cubao West

Despite the inclement weather brought about by Typhoon Mina, close to 200 Rotarians from District 3780 graced The Rotary Foundation seminar withheme, Art of Giving, co-hosted by the Rotary Club of Cubao West and Rotary Club of Roces at the Quezon City Sports Club last 27 August 2011.

District Gov. Jess Cifra formally opened the TRF Seminar as he underscored the relevance of the mandated RI-activity particularly among Paul Harris Fe

and the goals of the district under his administration.

Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD served as the inspirational speaker at the plenary session as he highlighted the essence of true giving that comes from the heart.missionary priest captivated the Rotarians as he regaled the Rotarians with his wit, humor, and candor.

Money can be earned. Let not money become our master. Instead, let money serve us and let us use money in helping others, O rbos said.

The loss of your soul is your greatest failure.

Other resource speakers included RI TRF Zone 7-A Coordinator for Philippines and Indsia PDG Bobby Viray, PDG and District Rotary Foundation Coordinator Dan Espinosa, Marcos Mac Hermoso, PP and Chairman for Annual Giving Daniel Ongchoco, PP RomTongos and PP Sammy Pagdilao.

Two memorandum of agreements were signed by District 3780, one with the Philippine

Cross, Quezon City Chapter facilitated by RC Crame President Nick Bartolome, new P

pine National Police Chief, and the other with the Philippine Federation of Pest Manage

Operators Management Association, Inc. for the anti -dengue campaign in Quezon City.
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My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary,

We have a color for the 2011-12 Rotary year, and that

color is green. Why green? Because green is the color

of spring, of new life, of bright leaves bursting forth

from spreading branches. And there is no doubt that it

is time to green Rotary to lift our deepening pallor

of gray and replace it with brighter shades of green.

Overall, in Rotary, only 11 percent of our members are under the age of

40, while 68 percent are over 50 and 39 percent are over 60. Its not too

hard to see where this will lead us in 10, 20, and 30 years down the line,

f we dont do something about it now. It is not enough to simply bring in

new members. We need to bring in younger members, who will breathe

new life and new vigor into our organization.

How can we be more attractive to younger members, who are so different

n so many ways from the young professionals of a generation or two

ago? We have to come to them where they are and for most young

people, where they are is on the Internet, on Facebook, on Twitter and e-

mail, and on their smartphones. A club that doesnt have a presence on

the Internet simply doesnt exist as far as they are concerned. A clubs

website is its public face and it has to be a good one.

More than anything, I believe we need to bring back the idea of the family

of Rotary. We need to look at all of Rotary as one family: Rotarians, their

amilies, and also Rotaractors, Interactors, Youth Exchange students and

alumni, Foundation alumni, and so on. And we need to consider retention

as an idea that applies not just to Rotarians, but to the entire family of

Rotary.

Too often, we look outward to find new members, and we do not see our

own young generation, waiting to be called upon. We must look to them

to find the capable and enthusiastic new members who will be the club

presidents, the district governors, and the RI senior leaders of tomorrow.

We owe it to our Rotary family past, present, and future to make sure

that our generation of Rotarians is not the last. We must, in a very realsense, reach within to embrace our Rotary family, so that we can better

embrace all of humanity.

President, Rotary International

RI Presidents September Message Young Rotarians advocate new approach to RotFrom ROTARY LEADER Online Magazine, September 2011

The Governors Monthly Letteris linked to:

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Rotary Leader Online

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Katie Ischkin, a 28-year-old Rotarian and chamanagement consultant, explains why breaktradition is sometimes a good thing

I am very proud to be a young female Rotarian and a former Rota

The club I founded, the Rotary Club of South Metro Minneapolis Eve

Minnesota, USA, has introduced a non-traditional structure to our d

but were only changing surface elements, not the essence of RotarAs a change-management consultant, I understand when Rotary

are resistant to change. But all clubs have the power to make sm

justments that can attract younger members. Meeting times and

tions, program structures, member involvement, and committee fo

are just a few possibilities.

Our club is an evening club, which was sorely needed in my city. A

point in my career, it isnt possible for me to attend Rotary me

weekly during the day, or even before work. Also, our club doesnt in

meals at meetings. While in some Rotary clubs, the meal can b

draw, many of our members just cant afford the extra expense.

Weve also accepted that, with a younger membership, we have a

rate of turnover, mainly because some members arent quite sett

the city or their career. We cant be afraid of inviting members wh

leave.

Technology plays an integral role. Our club has been testing Skyp

way for members to attend meetings and for speakers to present

they cant physically be at our meeting.

Finally, our club meets four times a month, but not weekly. To h

members areas of interest, we have regular program-type me

every second week of the month; our third meeting is a happy

networking event at various locations around the city; and our

meeting is a hands-on volunteering opportunity. Our members may

able to donate their pocket change on a weekly basis, but they can

want to give back through their time and efforts.

This new approach to Rotary, accomplished through such small cha

can help draw younger members, who will view Rotary as an attr

and worthwhile addition to their ever-growing list of commitment

interests.

How one Rotary club attracted younger members by rethinking meeting times

Its important to bring younger members into Rotary. But how?

When Rotarians in Walnut Creek, California found it difficult to a

young professionals to the areas morning and afternoon clubs, th

out to establish a club that would accommodate busy schedules.

The Rotary Club of Diablo View (Walnut Creek), chartered in 2009,

in a local brewery at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday. Its president, Je

Beeman, says the club enjoys time set aside for socializing before

ing on to club business, and that the relaxed atmosphere appe

younger members. Beeman was only 24 when she became a c

member of the club, and shes now one of the youngest femal

presidents in Rotary. The Diablo View club has 26 members, 90 p

of them between the ages of 25 and 40. Because we have yo

members, our attitude is different. People have told us how refres

is to have young faces behind Rotary, Beeman says. She adds th

clubs active roster of community projects gives members the oppo

for hands-on service. For instance, the club plans a monthly outdoo

ject, such as cleaning up nature trails. Younger Rotarians usually

more time than cash at their disposal, she says, so they tend to co

ute by volunteering.

The club recruits new members through social media like Twitter an

Facebook, and it has a mentoring program to help with retention.T

modifications weve made have helped our club appeal to younger p

fessionals and retain them, Beeman says. Theyve created a high-

energy club.

BY THE NUMBERS1,222,293

ROTARIANS WORLDWIDE

34,118ROTARY CLUBS

530ROTARY DISTRICTS

8,480ROTARACT CLUBS

195,040ROTARACT MEMBERS

13,217INTERACT CLUBS

303,991INTERACT MEMBERS

7,033ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS

161,759

RCC MEMBERSAll figures as of 30 April
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