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December 20Vol. 25 No. 6
Gov. Jess Cifra establishes sister-district agreements with six neighboring districts
The 2011 Rotary Zones Institute held in Bali, Indonesia last
December 2 to 4 provided a unique opportunity for DistrictGovernor Jess Cifra and the governors of six other districts tosign Sister-District Friendship Affiliation agreements whichwere witnessed by Rotary International President Kalyan
Banerjee. District sisterhoods have now been established be-tween D3780 and the following districts:
District Area District Governor
(Co-Signatory)
3400 Indonesia Muhamad Ridio Eisy3450 Hong Kong, Macao and Mongolia David Harilela3310 Singapore, Malaysia (Southern)
and Brunei Zainie Abdul Aucasa3330 Thailand Orachorn Saisrithong3300 Malaysia (Northern) Dr. S. Raavendra Kumar 3360 Thailand Chamnan Chanruang
In addition to providing a platform for strengthening ties of
friendship and the furtherance of world peace and understand-ng, the agreement is also intended to promote closer coop-eration with regards to project undertakings and activities of
mutual interest between districts and clubs in those district
Each of the district-sister agreements shall be effective forunlimited time unless terminated upon mutual agreemencopy of one of the agreements signed by the parties mayviewed or downloaded by following this link, by visiting
district website at www.district3780.org, or by reading digital edition of this issue of the Governor’s Monthly Letter
The 2011 Rotary Institute for Zones 6B, 7A, and 10B heldBali had been an occasion for past, current, and incoming tary International officers in those RI Zones, along with seRotary leaders, and their supportive spouses, to gather gether and discuss Rotary affairs and enhance fellowship. Ding the yearly Rotary Institutes like this one, attendees
brought up-to-date on the current workings and trends in tary.
The organizers of the 2011 Bali Rotary Institute have repothat there were 1,253 attendees including 280 spouses; fthe Philippines, there were 233 delegates of which 18 wfrom District 3780.
DG Zainie Abdul Aucasa of D3310DG Chamnan Chanruang of D3360DG Muhammad Ridlo Eisy of D3400
DG David Harilela of D3450DG Orachorn Saisrithong of D3330DG Dr. S. Raavendra Kumar of D3300
Photos show DG Jess Cifra with DGs of sister districts
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The Miracle of Christmas(Speech delivered during the Christmas Party of RI District 3780 last December 9, 2011, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Camp Crame, Quezo
The first Christmas was when the shepherds came to themanger where the child Jesus lay in a little town calledBethlehem and the angels sang to celebrate his birth.This is why today people around the world sing, “Joy tothe world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king!” It was a day of rejoicing. It was the day that heralded thecoming of Christ to save the world.
Before that day came however Mary and Joseph traveledfar and suffered much. It was a scene much like the onewe see in our lives, especially in the lives of the less privi-eged in our communities. Day in and day out the wholeyear through, they lead lives of desperation - miserableives. But when December comes and it’s Christmas onceagain they forget all their sufferings and join the rest of the world in the joyous celebration of the birth of Christ,our Savior. To them, Christmas is a very special time of the year, a time to sing carols to earn a few pesos fortheir daily bread. It is a time to ask for simple gifts – afew kilos of rice, a bundle of noodles, a few cans of sar-dines, and some old hand-me-down clothes.
That is their miracle of Christmas.
To the wealthy, Christmas is the time for parties, reun-ons, and gift-giving. It is the time for decorating theirhomes with colorful lanterns and Christmas trees com-plete with flickering Christmas lights and boxes of giftsunderneath. It is the time to visit posh villages to seehomes with the most colorful decors and lights on theoutside. It is the time for buying a new car, a new house,and new clothes. It is the perfect time for homecoming togreet family and friends.
To them, that is the miracle of Christmas.
What does Christmas mean to Rotarians? To Rotarians,Christmas is a wonderful blend of the two miracles of Christmas for the poor and for the wealthy. Many of uscelebrate the miracle of Christmas of the wealthy and weshare this miracle with the poor. We give them a taste of what Christmas is like through visits to their places of abode and by sharing with them our gifts of love andsimple things that make them happy. To adults, we bringclothing, food, medicines, and simple things that mattern their lives. To their children, we give away books, toys,cookies, candies and chocolates.
But that is not all. To us, every single day is Christmas.
Through selfless service, we strive to change their woof sadness and suffering into a world of hope and jWe endeavor to change their lives to help them build bter homes and better communities. Through relevant svice projects we empower them to become self-sufficiand self-reliant so that one day they will realize a brighfuture for their children.
To us, the spirit of Christmas is the spirit that is wrappin the words of Agnes Pharo: “What is Christmas? Itenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may ovflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every pmay lead to peace.” Yes, that is what we believe and tbelief leads us to serve the less privileged every dayour lives. We look to the past for lessons that we learn, for these are the lessons that can guide us to better things. In our time, we take up the challengechanging lives with our courage and commitment change our world. We work hard and serve others so tthey too will lead happy and abundant lives – lives toverflow with blessings. All this we do today to lead oers to the path of peace, for that is our dream – a BEA
TIFUL AND PEACEFUL WORLD.
It is in this spirit that I greet you all in our District Chrmas Party. In our fun and merriment, let us lose oselves in the celebration of Christmas but let us not fget the true spirit of Christmas – the spirit of service agiving to build a new world of international friendship apeace. That new world is the miracle of Christmas twe seek.
Helen and my entire family join me in wishing you “Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!”
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The holiday season is a time of merriment, reun-
ions, parties and non-stop celebrations. I hope
that we can find time to share some of these
cheers with the less fortunate. I have no doubt
that there is really no need to remind our fellow
Rotarians to do so. We are very much aware that
most clubs, if not all, will organize Christmas par- ties and gift-giving activities specially for the chil-
dren and those who do not have the capability to
celebrate the holidays the way we do.
Lest we forget, Christmas is a time of giving and sharing with
those around us, but that sharing should not be limited to those
that we love and care for. It is also for the person that we have
never met and will never see or may never see again. In particular,
we should share with those who are not as fortunate in their lives
as we are and who could use a helping hand. There is no doubt
that it is during the holiday season that the feeling of having less
in life is more pronounced than in any other time of the year. It is
also the time when even the simplest gesture of generosity will be
appreciated much more.
Going back to District matters, we would like to thank the follow-
ing for an excellent hosting of district activities during the latter
part of November : 1) The On to Bangkok Fellowship held at Camp
Crame and organized by the RI Convention committee led by CP
Oyie Valarao; 2) The Club Administration Training Seminar (CATS),
hosted by RC Kamuning Central and assisted by the District Club
Administration committee led by CP Lyndon Wong; 3) The Rotary
Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), a 3-day youth event held at
d ad C hr i s t i a , San Mat eo , R i za l hos t ed
RC Uptown Novaliches and chaired by CP Linda Elequin with
able assistance of the District SNG committee led by PP Be
Tan Alonzo.
For the month of December, there are two district activities sch
uled – The District Children‘s Christmas party hosted by RC CaCrame and SP Nick Bartolome and the District Christmas p
and fellowship Night organized by the Hands On Presidents le
their DG Dulce Coyukiat. Both events will be held at the C
Crame Multi purpose hall and on the same date (Decembe
2011), the former in the morning and the latter in the evening.
In addition, we would like to remind the clubs to pay their SAR
or before December 31, 2011 as failure to do so will result in
right termination. Same goes for the payment of district due
Governor‘s fund and Disaster Fund. Per MOP, said dues mus
paid within the first 6 months of the Rotary year.
Finally, may I request the Silver Presidents to spend some of t
time over the long holidays to prepare for the Midyear Rescheduled on January 28 to 29, 2012. The Midyear reports
due for submission on or before January 15, 2012.
Please allow me to end by wishing one and all a most meaning
fun filled and safe holiday. Let‘s hope and look forward to a m
prosperous and productive New Year in 2012 and the second
mester of RY 2011-2012.
District Secretary’s Report By DS Jesus ―Jesse‖ Tanchanco
Editorial Board
DG JOSE FRANCISCO ―Jess‖ Q. CIFRA
Publisher
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-in-Chief
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Assistant Editor-Business Manager
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Associate Editor-Webmaster
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Distribution Manager
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Rotary clubs shared and spread Christmas joy in their own ways
RC Bagong Silangan By CP Bit Farolan
RC Cubao Central By SP Marilyn Oliveros Manabat
RC Midtown Quezon CityBy SP GiGi Alcala
RC Biak na Bato By SP Non Sariba
he traditional celebration of a children‘s
hristmas party of the Rotary Club of Biak
a Bato and Seed Org was given more
olor through its Feeding and Gift Giving to
ome 50 young children who were housed
y the DSWD in Payatas, Quezon City. The
rogram was hosted by the Seed team
here games and drawing of raffles for
he children were the main event of the
arty, after which, food was served for the
otal enjoyment of everyone.
ecember 17, 2011
RC Cubao Central's gift-giving and Christ-
mas party for pupils of our adopted school,
the Esteban Abada Elementary School last
December 13, 2011
RC Mega EDSA By SP Marissa Santos
It‘s a tradition in RC Mega EDSA to give
Christmas gifts/toys to young kids every
Christmas in our adopted communities.
This year we wanted to make it different.
We decided to give food packs to 50 kids
of the Jesus Cares for You Christian (JCFY)
Fellowship Ministry in Baesa, Q. C. Before
the actual gift giving day, our club held its
own simple Christmas party at Central Col-
leges of the Philippines on December 12,
2011. It‘s really the fellowship and camara-derie that made such event special. We
were so glad to see a member whom we
haven‘t seen for months. Everyone brought
food and gifts. Instead of spending money
in a fancy restaurant, we decided to make
it a simple celebration. Money saved was
used to buy food packs for some 50 kids.
We were on the road at 8:00 on a rainy
Sunday morning last December 18, 2011
to JCFY Ministry in Baesa, QC. We were
welcomed by the kids with songs, dances,
and laughter! We gave out candies and
food packs consisting of rice, canned
goods and noodles which elicited smiles in their young faces. This simple act of giving
made our day truly fulfilling.
The Rotary Club of Midtown Quezon
spread early Christmas cheers on N
ber 29, 2011 with the children at
Haus along Road 20, Quezon City.
Haus is an institution that provides s
for children with cancer while they adergoing their chemotherapy cycle.
Midtown Rotarians were joined by Ms.
candidates in bringing joy and Chris
spirit to the children. The beauty qu
joined the kids while they create Chris
art with environment protection as the
At the end of the program, the kids
dered heart melting songs of worship
left no dry eyes from the audience.
RC St. IgnatiusBy SP Edna dela Cruz
To share the blessings and make thdren feel the spirit of Christmas, the R
Club of St. Ignatius and its Rotaract
jointly held a Gift-Giving Project on D
ber 17, 2011 in two Sitios of Baranga
Jose in Antipolo City, namely Sitio Ta
and Sitio Kaysakat. Close to 200 gift
ages with school supplies were given
school children and loot bags with ass
biscuits and candies were also giv
other children. Apples and juices court
the Camillan Sisters were also given.
The project was in cooperation wit
Camillan Sisters Kalingap ni Maria D
ica.
he Rotary Club of Bagong Silangan shared
oche Buena gift goodies & hot caldrons of
rozcaldo with the residents of the Tu-
ana area under the Dita tree on Decem-
er 23, 2011. It was formerly called Binhi
Abraham.
n December 27, 2011, the cancer pa-ents of Tahan-Tahanan, a half way house
r patients who live in the provinces, were
eated with Christmas gifts and snacks. A
mall group sharing followed that eased the
motional burdens of the parents of the
oused patients. Tahan-tahanan is located
the East Avenue Medical Center in QC.
he rest of the Christmas gifts were distrib-
ed at the other pedia wards on the 5th
oor of the hospital.
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Rotary clubs shared and spread Christmas joy in their own ways
RC New Manila East By SP Ed Ayento
RC Quezon City By Club Secretary Christian Ga
December 13, 2011
oint Christmas Party & Annual Gift Giving
for Early Act of Toro Hills Elementary
School, Interact Club of Pugad Lawin HS,
otaract Club of Pugad Lawin & Milk Feed-
ing Beneficiaries
RC Roces By SP Erilene Tumali
C Roces conducted two Christmas sharing
ents with a common theme: True happi-
ess is found in Giving. The life we live will
on be past but the things we do for love
ll last.
ecember 16 - Gift Giving to the Elderly
Bgy 343 AH Lacson, Manila
150 Senior Citizens
ecember 18 - Children Christmas Party
Area B Payatas QC
200 Children
RCQC conducted a literacy, feedin
Christmas gift-giving program for 30
dren of ages nine years old and be
December 3, 2011 at Payatas, Q
City . Col. Roberto M. Jaymalin, he
Payatas Operations Group, delivere
welcome address. President Teofilo
Abejo II talked about the day‘s progra
Rotary‘s concern for children. Com
Service Director Cesar ―Poch‖ C. Ja
opened the events while PP Dwight R
acted as the emcee.
The children presented dance numb
the delight of every one. Thereafter
lustrated children‘s book in our na
language was distributed to the ch
that is, one book to be shared by thre
dren. Then the Rotarians took tu
guide and/or lead the children to re
book. It was heart-warming to see o
that these children were able to read
the printed text. After the reading ex
Col. Jaymalin and President Tim rem
the children to study and study serio
attain success in life.
Food was then distributed. Then Pre
Tim and Rotarians distributed to eac
school supplies (stationery, pencil an
ons) and a pack of Chocolait. The
dent‘s family was present in this m
Others who joined the mission were
dent-Elect Cesar Baltazar, PP Popoy
PP Fred Maghari, PP Dwight Ramos, P
Genuino Rtn. Roger Ordinario, Rtn.
Tapiador and Club Secretary Ch
Galpo.
The club expressed its thanks and
ciation to Col. Jaymalin and his staff
nice preparation for the day‘s activitie
for the gracious ―merienda‖. A singul
ognition is due to Director Poch for t
cellent management of the whole affa
This mission was supported by PE
Enriquez Sr., San Miguel Corporatio
our two sister clubs, RC Northeast a
Yokohama Honggo of Japan.
RC Holy Spirit By SP Ped Condeno
C Holy Spirit helped spread the spirit of
hristmas through a number of events:
Nov 19 - Gift-giving for 300 poor children living
in the depressed parts of Barangay Holy Spirit
QC, in partnership with the SM Foundation
Dec 19 - Gift-giving for 108 SPED pupils of
Dona Juana Elementary School
Dec 22 - Fun program for our young partners-in-
service , the Interactors & Rotaractors
Dec 23 - Program and distribution of Noche
Buena packages given by Buklod ng Panginoon
Foundation to 100 poor Payatas families andgifts to 80 kids from RCHS members & friends
RC Pag-asa From www.Philstar.com by CP Gary Ting
MANILA, Philippines - The adage ―Christmas
never fails to bring good tidings‖ is indeed
true as year after year the Santa Claus(es)
for the children of Kanawan arrived as
promised. Last December 11, RC Pag-asa
QC brought fun and blessings to the indige-
nous community of Kanawan, Morong,
Bataan, about 3 hours drive from Manila.
Aptly titled ―Paskuhan sa Kanawan, Tulay
ng Kaligayahan,‖ club members passed
through the hanging bridge once again to
reach the mountain site where the commu-
nity anticipated traditional fun and laughter,
prizes and gifts, food and RC Cola, medi-
cines and medical checkups by Silver Presi-
dent Dr. Jess Lim. Club members and their
families worked in unison preparing sump-
tuous food for hundreds of schoolchildren
and community residents, and loot bags
with toys, T-shirts and goodies for all thechildren. Even food supplies for the con-
tinuation of the daily feeding program after
the Christmas break were also turned over
to the head teacher of the school.
The donations included eight first-aid kits in
medicine cabinets from RC Eastwood.
RC New Manila HeightsBy SP Alejandro Buot, Jr.
RC New Manila Heights' Annual Christmas
Gift-Giving at its adopted school Pedro Tua-
zon Elementary School in Cubao, QC last
December 16. Beneficiaries were 650 ele-
mentary pupils, teachers and parents.
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2011 - a success!By RYLA District Chair PP Linda Elequin, RC Uptown Novaliches
YLA 2011, which carried the theme
BREAKING BARRIERS, CROSSING BOR-
ERS‖, was held last November 25 to 27, at
udad Christhia, 9 Waves Resort with fifty
wo young people in attendance and several
otarians from the sponsoring clubs.
he Rotary Club of Uptown Novaliches was
he host club and was assisted by five co-
ost clubs: RC Camp Crame, RC Neopolitan
airview, RC Kagitingang Cubao, RC Cubao
ast and RC Timog.
otary Youth Leadership Awards is an inten-
ve training program that brings together
outh and young adults to further develop
haracter and leadership skills while learning
bout Rotary and its ideals.
otarians of District 3780 had an ample
pportunity to mentor a promising group of
articipants ages 18 t0 30. PP Sammy Pag-
lao, PP Boone Ongchoco, PP Jess Jacobe,
P Conrad Dieza, Rotarian Thirdy Princesa
nd CP Sonia Capio shared their expertise as
source speakers/trainers on topics espe-
ally selected to suit the needs of this par-cular age group composed of young profes-
onals and college students.
n fellowship night, November 26, Rotarians
ad the opportunity to visit and witness the
ctivities which the delegates themselves
ganized and led.
he ever so indefatigable District Rotaract
presentative Marby Montellano shared her
ch experiences from her stint in RYLA 2011
the Rotary Club of Carlington in Australia.
ast District Rotaract representative Devie
ntolan gave an inspiring talk on how Ro-
tary's youth programs and her achievements
as a Rotary Youth leader helped shaped her
fruitful life with the experiences and confi-
dence she gained through involvements in
worthwhile projects.
Indeed, RYLA 2011 successfully achieved its
goals. We cannot understate the fact that
RYLA 2011 has so impressed the delegates
that many came to a decision to organize
their own Rotaract Clubs, as shown by now
provisional RAC of Bestlink.
Graduation night was a joyous occasion, to
say the least. Awards were given, both by
their own groups and by the organizing com-
mittee led by DRR Marby Montellano. District
Governor Jess Cifra handed the certificates
and awards to the graduates and sponsoring
Rotary Clubs in the presence of visiting Ro-
tarians and guests. District RYLA chair Linda
Elequin and silver president William Tasis of
RCUN assisted in the ceremonies amid the
cheers and laughter of the happy Rylarians.
We congratulate some of the best p
pants- Aileen Gutierrez for winning the
action plan for her Alpha Group D; Gab
res and Kristelle Montoya for being the
outstanding male and female Ryla
2011, respectively. Aileen was the de
of RC Primavida Cubao, Gabs repres
RC New Manila Heights, and Kristel R
town Novaliches.
RYLA 2011 acknowledges and thank
following Rotary Clubs which, apart froco-host clubs, sent delegates and supp
RYLA 2011:
New Manila Heights, Primavida Cu
New Manila East, Cubao Central, N
Balintawak, Balintawak, Paraiso,
san Hills, SFDM, and Uptown Cubao
Rylarians 2011 are now expected to
their sponsoring Rotary Clubs to sha
RYLA experience and start impleme
projects which will benefit their commu
CATS further hones up knowledge of club officersBy PE Marcia Salvador, RC Holy Spirit
e Club Administration Training Seminar (CATS) held on November
6, 2011 at the Quezon City Sports Club was a very insightful semi-
r for all the 120 attendees. The topics were masterfully handled
noted resource persons: PDG Danny Fausto who spoke on Roles
Responsibilities of Club Administration Committee; PDG Mar Nery
Effective Club Meetings; DS Jesse Tanchanco on RI & District
eporting ; PDG Dulce Coyukiat on RI, District & Club Resources for
ub Administration; PDG Jess Laxamana on Club Protocol; and CP
nston Sia on Club Bulletin Template, Rotary Website, and Mem-er Access.
District Governor Jess Cifra mentioned in his message, the CATS
s always been an ―all-important seminar‖ for club officers to help
sure the effective and orderly operations of their clubs.
e event, hosted by RC Kamuning Central led by Silver President
za Remedios and supported by Club Admin District Chair Lyndon
ong, was also meant to be a pre-Christmas fellowship. Raffle
zes were given away and a fellowship program was rolled out af-
r the seminar proper had been concluded.
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Record-setting “Mardi Gras” in December lights up District 3780 Silver Year By Lt. Gov. Daniel ―Boone‖ Ongchoco, HOP RY 2009-10
or the first time ever, a batch of Rotary
residents hosted the District Christmas
Party and Past Presidents Fellowship Night—
nd oh, what a party it was! A record num-
er of over 700 Rotarians braved flooded
treets and holiday traffic to pack the Camp
Crame Multipur-
ose Hall last De-ember 9, 2011.
Amidst an atmos-
here and feel
kin to a district
nduction night,
he party billed as
Mardi Gras in
December‖ did
ot disappoint.
Hosted by the
roud batch of
Hands-On Presi-
ents (HOPs) of
RY 2009-10, led
f course by PDG
Dulce Coyukiat,
vent chairman HOP Kiko Gutierrez, overall
vent coordinator HOP Noemi Hernandez
nd countless hardworking HOPs left no
tone unturned to ensure a truly memorable
ight. Aside from the sumptuous food with
oasted calf and overflowing drinks, the
Mardi Gras dancers from Resorts World and
the Sabor Latino band highlighted the
memorable night. Countless raffle prizes
were also given away to lucky Rotarians.
While the HOPs of RY 2009-10 may have
een the night‘s gracious hosts, the Global
Presidents (GPs) of RY 2010-11 stole the
how as they romped away with the night‘s
major awards. The GPs, replete in their
splendid Mardi Gras attire, rendered a show
-stopping performance and emerged as the
judges‘ choice for the night‘s best group
performance, besting 9 other participating
groups. For their efforts, they were awarded
the top prize of P15,000. Second place
went to the Silver Presidents of RY 2011-12
(P10,000), while third place went to the
Dream Maker Presidents of RY 2008-9 and
RC North Triangle (P5,000 each). Other
participants included the ballroom queens
of RC Central Fairview, the always game
performers of RC Cubao Central, the Flint-
stones-inspired group of RC Loyola Heights,
the ―ethnic‖ dancers of RC Eastwood, the
carolers from the Leader Presidents batchand the Rotaractors of RC New Manila East.
Also for the first time, a texters‘ choice
award for best group performance was up
for grabs. Out of the more than 1,500 votes
texted in the allotted time of just 30
utes, the GPs came away with close to
percent of votes to cop the special aw
and cash prize of P4,000. They also
the biggest delegation award with 45
showing up for the night, winning ano
P5,000. The HOPs and the Silver P
dents actually had more attendees (with
past presidents and 51 presidents, res
tively) but did not qualify for the award
ing the host and incumbent batches.
Other major awards included the big
club delegation won by RC North Tria
and RC Loyola Heights, carrying with
cash prize of P5,000 each. The best M
Gras costumes and cash prizes of P3,
each were awarded to PP Brian Lu ofNorth Triangle (male category) and CP
Valarao now with RC Pag-Asa QC (fem
category).
District 3780 and RC Crame organize first district-wide Christmas party for childrenThe first-ever District Children's Christmas Party was organized and held in the morning of December 9 by RI D3DG Jess Cifra jointly with the Rotary Club of Camp Crame headed by Silver President Nick Bartolome and SecreThirdie Princesa with unqualified support from the Philippine National Police and the PNP Officers Ladies Associatio
Ed: Photo from Facebook account of SP Marilyn Manabat - RC Cubao C
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My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary,
In late August, Binota and I were in Ghana, where RotaryFoundation Trustee Vice Chair Sam Okudzeto and enthusi-astic local Rotarians took us to the ribbon-cutting for a wa-ter project in a little village, Abutia Teti, about 60 miles from
Accra. We arrived at about 11 a.m., and the whole villageseemed to be there. Everyone had been waiting since early morning to wel-
come us. In the past, the women had to walk over 3 miles to carry pails of water from a river. Now they had a supply of safe, clean water from tubewells in the village itself. It was a simple but effective project in which Rotaryand USAID had worked together. But what struck us most that day wasamily: The men, the women, the children were all there together, dancing,
singing, and welcoming us. It made me think about how everywhere aroundhe world, people come together in families, and families join together as
communities.
And this made me happy that the first of our emphases in this Rotary year ishe family, because the family is where everything begins. It is where life
begins, it is where our day begins, and it is where our Rotary service mustbegin. Because it is the family, and not the individual, that is the building
block of the community – and of Rotary.
t is one of my great priorities to encourage the involvement of families inRotary service. I feel incredibly strongly that Rotary should never, ever comebetween the Rotarian and the family. Rotary service should be somethinghat brings the family closer together. For myself, if I cannot bring Binota with
me to a Rotary event, it’s simple – I don’t go! Rotary is not just for me; it isor both of us. This is why I encourage districts to welcome families at district
conferences, to involve spouses and children in service projects, and to planmeeting times with families in mind. The more that families are involved inRotary, the more Rotary will thrive – today and tomorrow.
What is Rotary about? It’s about so many things, but at its core, Rotary is
about these words: Love your neighbor as yourself . Rotary is about love,and that love has to start with us – and with those closest to us.
Kalyan Banerjee— President, Rotary International
RI President’s December Message Foundation Chairman’s December Messag
Make giving to our Foundation an annual trad
tion
As Rotarians, we often reduce our words to
tials. We talk of GSEs. VTTs, NIDs, and PHFs.
district officers are DGs, DGEs, and DGNs, an
Evanston we have a GS. We have plenty of P
and an occasional PRIP. I am sure you could add many more.
This month, I would like to focus on another set of initials: ER
The words are Every Rotarian, Every Year , and they encour
every one of us to make an annual contribution to our Foun
tion. Despite the economic problems and the awful natural
asters, our giving to the Annual Programs Fund last year was
second highest in history. Thank you for your confidence that
are building a Foundation that will be stronger and even m
effective in the future.
I read a lot of district and zone newsletters, and I smiled a
quote in a recent newsletter from District 7600, in Virginia, U
In it, Bill Billings talked about how Rotary became more im
tant to him as he became more involved. He went on to
―These are my brightest days in Rotary because now I am le
ing what I can do for Rotary. I give to The Rotary Founda
every year because it feels so good.‖ At this point, his sens
humor came through. I am not sure if every country has telem
keting, but if yours does, you will appreciate Bill‘s next wo
―But I also give to the Foundation because it is the best defe
against annoying telemarketers. When they call me I simply
‗I give my money to The Rotary Foundation, but thanks for ca
and have a nice day.‘ Click!‖
Bill has made our Rotary Foundation his charity of choice. I h
you will too.
William B. Boyd - Rotary Foundation Chairman
The FOUR-WAY TEST of the Things We Think, Say and Do
I s i t t h e T R U T H ? I s i t F A I R t o a l l c o n c e r n e d ?
W i l l i t b u i l d G O O D W I L L a n d B E T T E R F R I E N D S H I P
W i l l i t b e B E N E F I C I A L t o a l l c o n c e r n e d ?
Watch songwriter Jerry Mills sing Come Join Us. Click the link.
As a Rotarian, I will
1. Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviors and activities
2. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary
3. Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and
fostering high ethical standards as an example to others
4. Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them as fellow h
man beings
5. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society
6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relie
of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community
7. Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will brin
disfavor or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians
8. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in
business or professional relationship
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